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Southwest warily waits for spring

Uncertainty rules as Trump eyes trade deals, but nobody is sure if Canada is in his line of fire

Communities gearing up to protect against overland flooding as province flags elevated risk

BY RON FRIESEN Co-operator contributor / Brandon

n atmosphere of uncertainty hangs over the Canadian cattle industry as it awaits a possible trade war with the U.S. The newly minted U.S. P r e s i d e n t D o n a l d Tr u m p has repeatedly signalled his

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t’s too soon to tell if flooding will occur this spring, but heavy snowfall on saturated ground has communities in southwestern Manitoba watching the weather warily. Residents around Wawanesa had a reminder last week of what that combination can do — a 10-metre-high riverbank collapsed on the Souris River just south of the village January 31, filling the river with the landslide. It cut a fibre optic cable temporarily cutting off Internet and phone service to Glenboro and Cypress River. Municipality of WawanesaOakland Mayor Dave Kreklewich said they’ll be keeping a close eye on it, but expecting as spring rolls in, the river will wash the dirt away itself. See Southwest on page 6 »

Southwestern Manitoba is watching the weather warily as spring advances knowing the speed of the thaw and more precipitation may result in overland flooding again. Parts of southwestern Manitoba were among the hardest hit during flooding in 2014. PHOTO: FILE PHOTO

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esearchers say they’ve found a hightech way to produce cattle with genetic resistance to bovine tuberculosis. Writing in the open-access journal Genome Biolog y, Chinese researchers from the Northwest A&F University in Shaanxi, China say CRISPR gene-editing technology allowed the breakthrough. Dr. Yong Zhang, lead author of the research, said: “We used a novel version of the CRISPR system called CRISPR/Cas9n to successfully insert a tuberculosis-resistance gene, called NRAMP1, into the cow genome. We were then able to successfully develop live cows carrying increased resistance to tuberculosis.” CRISPR technology has become widely used in the laboratory in recent years as it is an accurate and relatively easy way to modify the genetic code. However, sometimes unintentional changes to the genetic code occur. Zhang says the new technique has shown no such effects. “We employed a meticulous and methodological approach to identify the best-suited region for gene insertion, which we show has no detectable off-target effects on the bovine genome,” Zhang said. A total of 11 calves with new genes inserted using CRISPR were able to be assessed for resistance to tuberculosis and any off-target genetic effects. When the calves were exposed to M. bovis, the bacterium that causes bovine tubercu-

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losis, the researchers found that transgenic animals showed an increased resistance to the bacteria measured by standard markers of infection in a blood sample. They also found that white blood cells taken from the calves were much more resistant to exposure in laboratory tests.

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Single checkoff coming for wheat growers The new system will fund both wheat variety development and Cigi, say the provincial wheat groups BY ALLAN DAWSON

“We want farmers to understand this is not a new levy. It is just a responsibility change.”

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heat growers can expect to see a simplified checkoff system in the coming crop year. Beginning August 1, 2017, they’ll see checkoffs for the provincial associations combined with the transitional checkoff for funding variety research and market development. Those funds, collected through the temporary Western Canadian Deduction (WCD) checkoff, have since 2012 funded the Western Grains Research Foundation and the Canadian International Grains Institute (Cigi), when they lost funding through the Canadian Wheat Board. The WCD, which is set to expire July 31, was created to fill the gap left when the federal government ended the Canadian Wheat Board’s single-desk marketing powers. Until then farmers, through the wheat board, helped fund the WGRF, Cigi and the Canadian Malting Barley Technical Centre. It has been running alongside a similar checkoff that funds the provincial wheat groups, and creating a single checkoff has been a long-standing goal of the sector. Under the single checkoff Manitoba and Saskatchewan wheat farmers will continue to pay $1 a tonne — the same as the two previous wheat levies combined — while Alberta wheat farmers will see their checkoff drop nine cents a

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Aug. 1 there will be one wheat checkoff instead of two but it’s not a new checkoff, says Fred Greig, president of the Manitoba Wheat and Barley Growers Association. PHOTO: ALLAN DAWSON

tonne to $1.09 following a change proposed by the AWC. The three provincial wheat groups recently formalized their intentions, signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to absorb the responsibilities and financial obligations of the wheat WCD, Jan. 10. The Alberta Wheat Commission (AWC) passed a resolution at its annual

meeting Feb. 1 in Edmonton to absorb the WCD. SaskWheat passed a similar resolution at its annual meeting Jan. 11. And the Manitoba Wheat and Barley Growers Association (MWBGA) did the same at its annual meeting Feb. 11, 2016. The three provincial governments are expected to approve the changes in each organization’s checkoff. “And though they indicated to us they were committed to doing that, it is nice to see everything has been completed in terms of the formal decision to continue funding us (Cigi),” Cigi chief executive officer JoAnne Buth said in an interview Feb. 3. “Their funding is key. It is critical to us.” The process has gone smoothly, WGRF executive director Garth Patterson said in a separate interview. And although the change means the WGRF will no longer get 30 cents a tonne for wheat breeding, it is committed to funding core wheat variety development until 2020.

“It does give the provincial wheat commissions time to develop its priorities and be in a position to take over those new agreements,” Patterson said. In the meantime, the WGRF, which has other sources of funding, including a $120-million endowment fund, will continue to fund research on wheat and on crops, he said (see sidebar). The WGRF will also share its expertise in funding research with the provincial wheat commissions. Since their creation the three wheat groups have vowed to co-operate to get the most value out of farmers’ money and that hasn’t changed, MWBGA president Fred Greig said in an interview Feb. 2. “We want farmers to understand this is not a new levy,” he said. “It is just a responsibility change. “There is a commitment from Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba to keep core funding going to the same level as before for Cigi and the malt barley technical institute. “Instead of a two-line deduction on their grain ticket there will be one. We don’t see anything drastically changing unless our producers suggest that we should be doing something different. From our AGM and the feedback we have got, producers are supportive with continuing on with research and variety development.” There is also a barley checkoff under the WCD that is being absorbed by the three provincial barley commissions. allan@fbcpublishing.com

Looking closer at the wheat checkoff change

Farmers won’t see much difference on the elevator driveway, but what about Cigi and the WGRF? BY ALLAN DAWSON Co-operator staff

or farmers it’s going to mean a single checkoff line on their grain ticket. For groups like the Canadian International Grains Institute (Cigi) and the Western Grains Research Foundation (WGRF) the changes will be more involved. Having a direct role in funding these groups may lead to more farmer input into their governance. Changes are coming to how Cigi is governed, Cigi CEO JoAnne Buth said. While it was too soon to comment, last week she said the direction could be clearer by the time Cigi holds its annual meeting in June. Presumably, a new Cigi board of directors will include members from the three provincial wheat commissions given that they represent the farmers who are Cigi’s largest funders.

The current eight-person board includes chair Murdoch MacKay, the now-former assistant chief commissioner of the Canadian Grain Commission, two grain industry representatives, four farmers — one each from Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and Ontario — and Buth. In 2015-16 wheat farmers contributed about a third of Cigi’s $10.4-million budget and the federal government contributed just slightly less, Cigi’s annual report shows. The rest came from a variety of sources including consulting, customized training and support, applied research projects, course fees and a small amount from the grain industry. Farmer contributions are important because the federal government has contributed 75 cents for each $1 from farmers. However, on April 1, the government’s contribution will drop to 50 cents, to make it consistent with how it shares costs with

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other groups under its agromarketing program, Buth said. “We are looking at a variety of different options for funding going forward,” she said. “And clearly we are continuing to talk to the government as well because that is important for us.” Asked if Cigi will seek funding from grain companies Buth replied: “It is just a little bit too early for me to talk about it.” Arguably Cigi’s work helps Canada’s entire grain sector. But measuring and capturing that value is difficult, which raises questions about how much,

if any, grain companies might contribute, underscoring the value of farmer funding. “I really have to give credit to the growers for taking this on and having those discussions and for continuing to support us,” Buth said. “Clearly nothing talks like a cheque and to have them support us this way. It is very heartening to us that we are providing value to the industry and a big thank you to them.” The WGRF will continue to fund wheat and other crop research, even though the money collected from the wheat and barley checkoffs will be col-

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lected and administered by the provincial wheat and barley commissions, WGRF executive director Garth Patterson said. “The ( WGRF) board just approved a four-year management plan out to 2020,” Patterson said. “We anticipate maintaining our resources to 2020. After that it will depend on the research we are funding and the partnerships that we have. “What we are looking at for the next four years are budgets that are relatively similar (to the recent past). We will still continue to have $18 million to $19 million funding annually.” There is a spirit of co-operation between the WGRF and the commissions, Patterson said, with the farmers’ groups in the driver’s seat. “We are prepared to collaborate, but they will determine how they want to move forward,” he said. allan@fbcpublishing.com

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The Manitoba Co-operator | February 9, 2017

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Mutual respect

can’t count the number of times I ’v e h e a rd s o m e o n e f r o m t h i s industry lament that consumers just don’t understand them. They don’t realize that agriculture produces some of the safest and most readily available food in human history, these ‘agvocates’ state, all on low margins, and at high risk. From their positions of comfort in Gord Gilmour the cities and towns, they question Editor and scoff instead of being supportive and grateful. There’s probably a small grain of truth to that, but I would suggest that attitude is far from universal. A small cadre of food activists, formal and otherwise, certainly does have strong opinions. The vast majority, however, unlikely has the time or energy to have these thoughts. They are too busy earning a living, paying their bills and feeding their families to ponder it. In their world, food really does come from the grocery store, because that’s who expects to be paid for it. The mechanics of how that food gets there may be of passing interest to them, but in terms of the day-to-day practicality of the question, that’s how it plays out. As a sector, we might lament that, but there are also times it works just fine for us. After all, an informed consumer can quite quickly flip to become a consumer with an opinion. They may even want changes to how their food is produced. So having the consumer understand you and your business is a double-edged sword. I personally still think it’s a worthwhile endeavour, but I don’t think it will be the simple, oneway or clean strategy many do. There is another area, however, where the agriculture sector is sorely lacking in both focus and effort — understanding their fellow citizens and their perspective. After all, if we expect them to understand us, should we not at least try to understand them? Let’s begin with some dollars-and-cents facts about how their lives are different from yours. Probably the starkest difference is that they’re poorer than you, significantly so. In 2014, the last year for which full figures are available, StatsCan states that the average Manitoba family earned $74,790, and the average wage for an individual was $46,363. By way of comparison, for the same year StatsCan pegged average Canadian farm income at $117,388. In Manitoba alone it was slightly lower, at $103,156. In other words, the average Manitoba farm family has annual earnings a third again higher than the average non-farm family. Over the long term, those numbers really add up. In Manitoba, also from StatsCan, but this time for 2012, the average Manitoba family had a net worth of $224,800. More recent estimates put that at $342,779, mostly on more expensive housing. Again by comparison, in an AAFC document released about a year ago, the average Canadian farmer was expected to have a net worth of $2.7 million, or close to eight times larger. There is also the value farm programs bring to the farm. Take crop insurance as just one example. Here we’ll have to engage in a little back-of-the-envelope pencilling, but according to a recent statement by provincial Agriculture Minister Ralph Eichler the federal and provincial governments are expected to be putting up $136.3 million as their share of the annual premiums for the 2017-18 crop year, which works out to 60 per cent of the total bill. In the industry it’s estimated there are about 10,000 commercial grain and oilseed operations in the province, so that would equate a further value to each farm in that sector of about $13,630 in just a single year. In the face of these numbers it becomes a little difficult to understand the perpetual sense of grievance that many farmers feel. How can an industry in the 90th percentile of both income and average family wealth feel that society has it in for them? If our society really is picking winners and losers, you’ve clearly been singled out as winners. Perhaps what’s going on is selection bias. I suspect most farmers have more to do with the wealthy professionals in our society than the working class. That is, they’re more likely to be speaking to a lawyer or accountant or banker than the guy or gal at the factory who built their swather or tractor. That leaves them with a skewed view of just how well the average urbanite is doing. I also suspect that the average lifestyle presented in our mass media also contributes to all of us having a poor understanding of how real people actually live. If agriculture still wants the support of our broader society, we need to understand these figures and approach them with some level of sensitivity. A lack of sensitivity could lead to punitive regulations and a rapid loss in public support. gord.gilmour@fbcpublishing.com

United voice needed for industry challenges BY TRISH JORDAN

ord Gilmour’s recent editorial (Butt out, Jan. 12, 2017) about the reaction of farmers and others in the industry — me included — to the recent Bothwell Cheese decision to apply the Non-GMO Project Verified label on some of its product lines encouraged me to reflect more deeply on my views. There are nuggets I agree with in his commentary. For example, I acknowledge Bothwell Cheese can do whatever it wants with its brands. I agree marketing is inherently irrational. And I know consumer-facing companies need to differentiate themselves to be successful, often doing so by making consumers feel better about their choices. My first lesson in economics was given to me by my dad: “A product is worth whatever someone is willing to pay for it.” It doesn’t matter that I see little value in the goods or services being offered. Someone will. Having made my decision to remove myself from the transaction I should possibly heed the advice of the headline and butt out. I also recall my dad’s witty response when I vehemently declared someone or something “was stupid” – an athlete, a TV personality, or even a company. “Well, Trish,” he quipped, “they have always spoken very highly of you!” A reminder I should not be so quick to judge others or their actions. Maybe I still need to work on this tendency! Bothwell Cheese is purportedly giving customers what they want — another choice in the marketplace. Members of the Dairy Farmers of Manitoba are willing to change their practices to make this choice possible. Neither bothers me. My own employer, Monsanto, takes the same approach in selling its products. We provide our customers with products they ask for – products

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that offer a solution to real challenges they face in producing our food. So, what’s the rub then? Why did I take to Twitter to voice my displeasure with the decision? I believe their approach is intellectually dishonest and essentially says “we are better than the rest of you.” Non-GMO feed is not better or healthier or safer than GMO feed and I rage against anyone who simplistically defines different production methods as good or bad. I also think the decision divides the agriculture community. Bothwell actively promotes itself as a proud Canadian company, sourcing local ingredients produced right here in Manitoba by family farms. Unfortunately it appears the company doesn’t support the desperate need to share accurate, balanced and current information about food and farming with the public. I cannot condone an approach that is not inclusive of all agriculture offers. Some argue it is not the responsibility of Bothwell Cheese or the Dairy Farmers of Manitoba to help consumers better understand what is happening on the farm or help a confused public separate fact from fiction. I argue it is. I believe a collective approach to telling agriculture’s story is required to build trust with consumers and maintain access to all the tools that help Canadian farmers produce abundant, quality food while reducing agriculture’s impact on our planet. Slapping a non-GMO label on food products doesn’t help save the plant or contribute to a more welcoming, transparent, and constructive discussion with consumers about how food gets from the farm to their table. Trish Jordan is the director of public and industry affairs for Monsanto Canada. The views expressed here are her own.

February 1960

ou had a choice of three breeds — Shaver, Fisher and Ames — if you were responding to this ad from Oakland Hatcheries in our Feb. 18, 1960 issue. The front-page story that week reported on a letter sent by Manitoba Pool president W.J. Parker to Prime Minister John Diefenbaker on behalf of the three Prairie Pools and United Grain Growers. They expressed concern that the Canadian government was pressuring Japan to continue its voluntary controls on exports of manufactured goods to Canada, and that Japan might respond with restrictions on imports of Canadian wheat. We reported that the Master Breeder Shield, the highest award for Holstein breeders, had been awarded to the purebred herd at the Hospital of Mental Diseases farm in Selkirk. The herd was maintained by staff of the Department of Agriculture, and had grown to 200 animals from 19 in 1921. No Holsteins were on offer in that issue’s classifieds, but Shorthorn bulls seemed to be in good supply with prices ranging from $135 to $225. If you were interested in farmland, a quarter section with 90 cultivated acres on Hwy. 50 near McCreary was advertised at $2,000. If you wanted a one-cylinder Field Marshall diesel tractor, there was “plenty of life left” in one available for $400.

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COMMENT/FEEDBACK

Free trade, rural Canada and how to avoid being Trumped Free trade agreements aren’t the panacea they’re purported to be, a better approach is needed BY JAN SLOMP President, NFU

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ver the decades since the C a n a d a - U . S . Fre e Tr a d e Agreement (FTA) and later, NAFTA, was signed, Canadian agriculture has undergone a significant shift. There was once a multitude of diverse local and regional economic drivers, but now we have a “one-sizefits-all” export-driven, low-priced commodity production model. Farm capital needs have skyrocketed as illustrated by the massive $90-billion farm debt. Off-farm investors control more and more of Canada’s farmland. Production — per farm, per acre and per worker — continues to go up. And that production became increasingly export and transport dependent as NAFTA-driven deregulation accelerated consolidation and transnational ownership of handling and processing facilities. Farmer numbers are ominously declining, yet governments, and most farm commodity groups and agribusiness corporations remain euphoric over each signed trade agreement and growing exports. What is missing in this picture is a few very sobering facts. The once mighty farmer co-operative handlers and processors have been dismantled and absorbed into a handful of transnational corporations. About 80 per cent of Vancouver’s terminal capacity used to be owned and operated by prairie Pools. Now the private trade owns it all. With the Canadian Wheat Board gone there is no real economic participation by farmers beyond the farm gate, nor

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Trade tells half the story I understand why federal Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay mentioned in the Feb. 2 Manitoba Co-operator that the United States had nine million jobs depending on agri-food trade while making no comparison of how many Canadian jobs rely on this trade. The truth is those numbers are less impressive, with many of our products being processed in the U.S. It appears Canada provides the raw materials while the Americans do the processing. Talk of trade always refers to the economic value and rarely the Canadian jobs lost and quality of life changed by agreements such as NAFTA. Surely trade should focus on more than money. Things like the environment, for example, as well as economics ought to be included. Barry Hammond Winnipeg

If Prime Minister Trudeau wants to prevent the election of a Trump-like Canadian leader in three years, he will have to start fixing things in rural Canada.

any referee to discipline the railroads. Prairie farmers, who once ran the majority of Canada’s grain industry, no longer have a direct connection to the customers and end-users that pay the real market value for their product. Under NAFTA, Canada’s regulatory system facilitated North American integration of pork and beef slaughter, processing and marketing at the expense of regional and local processors, marketers and the jobs they provided. Despite trade agreements, Canadian exports are still disadvantaged due to transportation costs. Apart from supply management sectors and a brief spike after 2009, overall inflation-adjusted net farm income is dismal. Farm communities across Canada are suffering from chronic economic decline. This was camouflaged by off-farm manufacturing jobs in Central Canada and resource sector jobs in Western Canada, but those jobs are no longer easy to get. The decline of Canada’s rural economy is not often discussed, but four decades of loss — of elevators, rail service, machinery dealerships, manufacturing, processing, input suppliers, essential community services and retailing outlets — has steadily diminished the quality of rural life.

Government cutbacks to agricultural research facilities, public plant breeding, the PFRA and government extension services have further aggravated prospects. The decline of rural Canada is stark and given little attention compared to the rural quality of life in other developed countries. Canada’s growing dependence on food imports is another sobering fact. We can grow many of these products, but have lost our own market because trade agreements help integrated food companies operate across borders, depressing prices for producers while controlling the consumer price. Trade agreements also reward overprocessing of foods by substituting basic ingredients with cheaper fats, vegetable oils, soy lecithin, cornstarch, fructose and modified milk ingredients, hence North America’s infamous overconsumption of processed foods. If free trade facilitates efficiency, as claimed, why is the spread between prices at the farm gate and the grocery store constantly getting larger? President Trump vilifies Mexico for the loss of U.S. jobs, but fails to mention the American companies that flocked to the Mexican maquiladoras to take advantage of low labour and environmental standards. NAFTA allowed the U.S. to flood Mexico with

its heavily subsidized corn, pork, chicken, beef and dairy, destroying the livelihoods of millions of Mexican farmers. Many subsequently migrated (often illegally) to become superexploited labour in American fields, factories and meat-packing plants. President Trump will likely find reasons to reject Canadian product coming across the border, so it is very important that Prime Minister Trudeau is prepared for the worst and applies the utmost diplomacy in dealing with the Trump administration. It is important to understand that NAFTA was never the golden egg its promoters pretended it to be, and neither are the other free trade agreements signed since. NAFTA has caused a lot of damage to the Canadian rural economy and President Trump is likely going to add more trouble. The last thing rural Canada needs is more giveaways to the U.S. in an attempt to persuade the Americans not to back out of the deal. It is time for our prime minister to stop trading away the livelihoods of Canadian farmers and to start repairing the damage these deals have done so our domestic and international markets can function in a way that will make farming profitable again. The decline of the Canadian rural economy must be turned around. If Prime Minister Trudeau wants to prevent the election of a Trump-like Canadian leader in three years, he will have to start fixing things in rural Canada. We need an agenda for agriculture that makes rural quality of life and viable family farms the priority. Jan Slomp is president of the National Farmers Union. He farms near Courtenay, B.C.

A seat at the table

KAP isn’t calling for a carbon tax, it’s recognizing one is coming BY DAN MAZIER KAP president

carbon tax is coming — that has been made perfectly clear by the federal government. However, instead of waiting for a tax to be placed on us by Ottawa, the Manitoba government has opted to develop a made-in-Manitoba solution — something that’s in the works now. During this development process, KAP is striving to get the best deal for Manitoba farmers. We’re calling on the province for an exemption on carbon emissions from the production of crops and livestock. This would mean a carbon tax exemption on fuel used to grow and harvest crops, emissions that come from the application of fertilizer, animal emissions, and manure-storage emissions. Some farmers are wondering why KAP doesn’t take the same stand as they think Saskatchewan has done, by just saying “no” to any taxation. However, it’s not as black and white as that. Saskatchewan relies heavily on coal to produce electricity, and has invested in a new high-tech, coal-burning power plant to capture and store the carbon produced by the plant — at a cost of $900 million. This cost is being passed on to SaskPower rate payers. Saskatchewan’s plan won’t work for Manitoba because our province uses low-carbon-emitting hydroelectricity. Therefore, another option is needed to protect Manitoba farmers from excessive carbon taxation. KAP shares farmers’ concerns that the purchase prices of inputs such as fertilizer have the potential to increase because the companies that produce these inputs will be taxed — and that tax will be passed on to farmers. KAP wants to keep production costs as low as possible in this new reality, and we believe exempting production

emissions is the best way that it can be done, so that farmers aren’t taxed twice — at the buying end and at the production end. We also believe that it’s better to be at the table and design the best possible outcome, instead of insisting there be no carbon tax — and being shut out of the process altogether. This position was arrived at by KAP members. Discussions took place at district meetings. As well, there was an online process for members to provide their views, and we held a webinar for producers to express their opinions. At the end of these consultations, a resolution was put forward and passed at KAP’s fall advisory council meeting by the delegates who represent every district across the province. By following through on it, KAP is taking direction from our members, something we have always done and continue to do. The resolution also called for a portion of the tax collected from other emitters, such as input suppliers, to be recycled back into the industry — in the form of research and programs that will help producers sequester carbon and be compensated for the ecological goods and services they provide to the public. Additionally, KAP is asking that this money be put into research to help producers mitigate the effects of climate change — the biggest challenge, in my opinion, that farmers face today. New crop varieties that will tolerate weather extremes, new land management practices, and innovative livestock production practices all need to be explored. I stress again that a carbon tax is coming whether we like it or not, and stubborn opposition will not work. We must approach this as an opportunity to create a solution that works for farmers. Dan Mazier is president of Keystone Agricultural Producers. He produces grains and oilseeds near Justice, Man.

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intention to either scrap or renegotiate NAFTA, which has helped make the U.S. Canada’s largest market for beef and cattle exports. A more immediate concern is whether Trump intends to reinstate the former U.S. country-of-origin food labelling law, which seriously hurt the Canadian beef and pork sectors. Congress repealed the controversial rule after the World Trade Organization found it illegal and authorized Canada to retaliate by imposing punitive tariffs on selected U.S. imports. T h e Tr u m p a d m i n i s t r a tion hasn’t said if it will bring back the rule, although that was mentioned during the U.S. presidential election campaign. But concern over a possible return to COOL was an undercurrent at the Manitoba Beef Producers annual meeting last week. “To coin a phrase, all bets are off and we’re just going to have to watch,” said Rob McNabb, general manager of the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association. “It’s pretty early. There certainly have been no initial signals.” Trump rode to power partly on his promise to rip up international trade deals or change them to benefit American workers. The president has already signed an executive order pulling the U.S. out of the TransPacific Partnership, a massive 12-nation trade agreement covering 40 per cent of the world’s economy. The TPP is considered as good as dead without the U.S. in it. Now Trump has turned his sights on NAFTA, signalling a desire last week to speed up its renegotiation. That could involve either minor changes to the agreement, a complete overhaul, or splitting it into separate deals with Canada and Mexico. It’s uncertain what that would mean for Canada’s beef sector. But McNabb said reopening NAFTA could open a Pandora’s box of key issues, such as ani-

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President Donald Trump could kick off a trade war, the province’s cattle industry fears. PHOTO: CREATIVE COMMONS/VOICE OF AMERICA

mal health, phytosanitary conditions, transportation and supply value chains. The uncertainty worries beef producers, who have fought hard over the years to establish open trade with the U.S., which receives the vast majority of Canada’s cattle and beef exports. The reinstitution of protectionist trade measures such as COOL would be a serious blow to Canada’s agricultural industry, which exports over half of its production. Beef and pork are especially vulnerable. CCA calculates COOL cost cattle producers $639 million a year in lost sales and depressed markets while in effect. Annual losses to the pork sector were pegged at $500 million. Although Congress ultimately repealed COOL, the fight to scrap it took seven years and cost CCA nearly $4 million in legal fees. People attending the MBP meeting tried to remain hopeful their industr y will be unaffected. “We think it’s not going to happen but we also thought Trump wasn’t going to get elected,” said Heinz Reimer, MBP’s outgoing president. Agricultural Minister Ralph Eichler said Trump always cites China and Mexico as his biggest trade enemies and never mentions Canada.

“We think it’s not going to happen but we also thought Trump wasn’t going to get elected.”

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“He has bigger fish to fry. I really don’t think he has a passion to destroy trade with Canada at all,” Eichler said during a break in the meeting. Eichler said he was heartened by the appointment of Sonny Perdue, the former governor of Georgia and an avowed free trade advocate, as Trump’s secretary of agriculture. Canada does have an ace up its sleeve should the U.S. decide to reinstitute COOL. The $1.1 billion in retaliatory tariffs, approved by the WTO but never applied, still remain and could be implemented quickly. “We have not withdrawn those tariffs. They are still there if we decide we want to act,” Eichler said. “It would be a difficult situation for us to have to get into but we certainly have not withdrawn those sections at all. They’re still on the table.”

“Once the spring thaw comes all the dirt will pass through into the river system,” he said. Me a n w h i l e t h e y ’ l l b e watching that thaw closely in case it also brings overland flooding, Kreklewich said. Most people expect there will be some, he said. It’s just a question of how much. “We’ll see what happens with the amount of moisture and see how it melts but we’ll be ready for it i f a n y t h i n g h a p p e n s ,” Kreklewich said. They do feel better prepared in the village than on previous springs, he added. After historically high levels of flooding in 2011, both Wawanesa and Souris had permanent dikes built. But no dikes protect places farther to the west, like Pierson, and residents and surrounding farms in that area remain vulnerable. In the Municipality of Tw o B o r d e r s , b o r d e r ing the Saskatchewan and U.S. border, they just hope weather stays favourable but are preparing for the worst, said Reeve D e b b i e Mc Me c h a n w h o describes flood preparation out that way as “a bit of a fire drill.” Their public works crew has already begun ensuring it will have enough road closed signs if needed and it has begun to review the emergency response plan, she said. “This is a road we’ve been down before,” she said. The area around Melita and Pierson were among t h e w o r s t h i t a n y w h e re in Manitoba in 2014. Manitoba declared a provincial state of emergency Ju l y 4 a f t e r p r o l o n g e d flooding was followed by a deluge over the long weekend that summer. McMechan said she thinks their area is somewhat better prepared to handle another flood now, but there’s only so much they can do. “It seems like there’s not a lot you can do,” she said. “The floods we’ve had in past years have been so unpredictable. The flood patterns have been in different areas... ravines have sprung to life, that have given us problems where we haven’t expected them.” “It’s a lot of waiting and wondering,” she added. T h e R M o f P i p e s t o n e, which also saw extensive damage to municipal roads

and bridges and floodedout farms, is also in early stages of preparation for a repeat too. It is currently doing an inventory of sandb a g s a n d re v i e w i n g t h e emergency response plan, its council head said last week. Right now there’s just a lot of uncer tainty as to what to expect, said Reeve Archie McPherson. “Spring is quite a ways away yet.” Oakland-Wawanesa, Two Borders and Pipestone are all in the Souris River subbasin, an area the province says is of particular concern this year due to heavy winter snowfall on top of saturated soil conditions. Wo r r i e s h a v e i n t e n s i f i e d s i n c e a n e a r l i e rthan-usual provincial flood forecast, issued at the end of Januar y, that said with future unfavourable weather conditions the southwest region together with the Souris, Red, Pembina, Lower Assiniboine and Roseau river areas are currently at risk of major flooding. What actually happens, however, depends on what t h e w e a t h e r d o e s ov e r February and March. The sever ity of spr ing flooding will be contingent on the speed of the snowmelt, the depth of frost in the ground, and river and lake levels prior to the spring run-off. That’s why ever yone is w o r r i e d a b o u t ov e r l a n d flooding in the Boissevain and Deloraine areas too. A a r o n Va n b e s e l a e r e , interim manager for t h e Tu r t l e M o u n t a i n Conservation District said he’s hearing lots of worry about overland flooding by those around Whitewater Lake. “It’s far more full than it historically has been, and for ever y inch that lake goes up in elevation it goes out 20 feet,” he said, adding that excess precipitation has already pushed it to levels currently six feet higher than average. “It’s caused a lot of concerns into Deloraine and Boissevain,” he said. A t t h e We s t S o u r i s Conservation District, GIS technician Scott Hainsworth said he’s heard from worried local landowners too. “People are upset about more water coming,” he said. “I think there’ll be a lot of local meetings going on.” The first full provincial flood outlook is expected at the end of this month. lorraine@fbcpublishing.com

The floods we’ve had in past years have been so unpredictable. The flood patterns have been in different areas... ravines have sprung to life, that have given us problems where we haven’t expected them.” Debbie McMechan reeve Two Borders PHOTO: Thinktock

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Canadian hog market improving with solid exports The price improvement isn’t related to domestic slaughter, which is down modestly By Dave Sims CNSC / WINNIPEG

trong U.S. exports and declining cold storage numbers have helped push hog prices on the Prairies to better levels than a few months back. According to the latest information compiled by Saskatchewan Agriculture, the United States exported 173,770 metric tons of pork in November 2016, up 13.5 per cent from 153,051 metric tons in October 2016, and up 16.8 per cent from 148,740 metric tons a year ago, November 2015. U.S. pork exports by volume in November were the largest by month over the last three years. “The slaughter numbers early in 2017 have been steady to lower compared to where they were late in the fourth quarter which is how prices move higher,” said Brad Marceniuk, livestock economist with the Saskatchewan government. On the Prairies, federal and provincial hog slaughter numbers for the week ended January 21 were pegged at roughly 181,000 head, down slightly from the week before. Cold storage numbers in the U.S. were also lower due to strong exports. According to the USDA, pork stocks on December 31 were down eight per cent from the month before. “Increased exports have eaten up some of those cold storage numbers,” he said. In Canada, signature weekly prices averaged $157.06 per kg which was up $3.60 per kg (or 2.3 per cent) from the previous week. “We expect prices to be steady to higher into the spring,” said Marceniuk. He says U.S. production is expected to rise by “a few per cent” in the second quarter of this year. “But new slaughter plants should be established in the U.S. by the end of the second quarter that should help deal with the increased numbers,” he said. Pork cut-out numbers in Canada are also good, according to Marceniuk. “When you get all those factors put together it’s positive for hog prices,” he said.

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he Office of the Fire Commissioner is reminding Manitobans to keep an eye on their roofs this winter. Heavy snowfalls this winter mean there’s a “greatly increased” risk of roof collapse this winter, the provincial agency said in a recent news release. There have been several recent incidents of buildings suffering either partial or a total roof collapse due to excessive snow load. The recent warm weather has resulted in much of the snow load becoming heavier, which has further increased the risk. Homes, farm buildings and commercial properties can all be at risk. Safely checking the depth of snow on a rooftop may

require professional assistance. Homeowners may be able to remove some of the weight from the ground with tools such as a roof rake. Always check the surrounding area before pulling snow off the roof since it will be heavy and can damage items on the ground. There may not be a way to know with any certainty how much weight is too much for each roof, but if some snow can be removed safely, it will reduce the possibility of a collapse. Commercial building owners and property managers are encouraged to consult with professionals to assess the level of risk and determine the most appropriate course of action. Older buildings with flat or lowslope roofs which were constructed prior to the development of modern building codes are often the most vulnerable structures.

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‘Opportunities abound’ in hemp The crop is seeing strong demand, coupled with relaxing regulations that make it easier to grow By Jade Markus CNSC

ggressive contracting in the hemp sector is expected to bump up Canadian acres, one industry participant says, another benefit for growers who will experience less red tape this year. “We’ve seen a lot of activity on the contracting side for growers,” said Kim Shukla, executive director of the Canadian Hemp Trade Alliance. She added that aggressive contracting for both organic and conventional hemp is likely to contribute to significant growth on the year. Based on the contracts that have been assigned, hemp area is currently expected to be in excess of 100,000 acres in 2017, which would be well above what was grown the previous year. That strong contracting comes

WHAT’S UP Please forward your agricultural events to daveb@fbcpublishing. com or call 204-944-5762. Feb. 15-16: CropConnect Conference, Victoria Inn, 1808 Wellington Ave., Winnipeg. For more info visit www. cropconnectconference.ca. Feb. 17: Bridging The Gap: Succession and Transition Planning Workshop for Farm Families, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Victoria Inn, 1808 Wellington Ave., Winnipeg. For more info or to register visit www.fmc-gac. com/content/bridging-gapworkshops.

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In addition to strong demand, the industry has made headway with long-battled regulations from Health Canada. “That has loosened up a little bit. We still have to go through all the necessary steps, but we’ve been given some more latitude,” Shukla said. That freedom includes a one-year interim exemption for farmers applying for permits. They now don’t have to specify in advance the GPS coordinates that they will grow their crop on. Farmers are now able to make that decision in the spring, and notify officials at that time, Shukla said. She added that the changes meet about half of what the CHTA is looking for, but there will be continued shifts due to anticipated government changes in the marijuana industry. “It’s going to be another crazy year for us, it’s great. The opportunities abound.”

Canadian hemp acreage is expected to grow next year on increased demand, while regulations are getting less onerous. FILE PHOTO

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Frustrated farmers declare MLA MIA in ad The Manitoba Bipole III Landowners Committee bought the ad, saying it is frustrated by the government’s total silence

“We’ve been trying to reach out to them for weeks now and we’ve had no response from Mr. Pedersen and no response from Mr. Pallister. This is very frustrating for us.”

BY LORRAINE STEVENSON Co-operator staff

rovincial infrastructure minister Blaine Pedersen has gone missing. At least that’s according to a full-page advertisement running this week on the cover of the Carman-based Valley Leader newspaper. Local landowners affected by Bipole III paid for it, saying they’re fr ustrated the Progressive Conservative government has been unresponsive since their election last spring. T h e a d s t a t e s Pe d e r s e n (PC-Midland), who is their MLA, is a missing person not been heard from since his reelection, and “his last known activities including opposi n g Ma n i t o b a’s Bi p o l e I I I boondoggle.” The ad which wraps around the front and back of the paper, includes a full-page open let-

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A farmers’ organization affected by the route of Bipole III on their land say they haven’t heard from MLA Blaine Pedersen since his election last spring. FILE PHOTO

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ate in good faith with Manitoba Hydro and that they’d hold Hydro to that,” Kohler said. Their 40-member committee has numerous outstanding issues, from liability to biosecurity issues that will come with others having access to their land, that need to be negotiated, he said. “And none of that has happened to this point.” It’s out of sheer frustration, having heard nothing from Pedersen nor Premier Pallister as they’ve continued to press for this, that prompted them to take out the ad, he said. “We’ve been trying to reach out to them for weeks now and we’ve had no response from Mr. Pedersen and no response from Mr. Pallister. This is very frustrating for us.” Pedersen was instrumental in helping their group form, and urged them to join with the Canadian Association of Energy and Pipeline Landowner Associations (CAEPLA) to fight for their property rights, he added. The letter says, ‘we are writing to express our disappointment and sense of betrayal at your abandonment of our fight since winning the election last spring.’ The funds to pay for the ad come from what they called a Pallister Accountability Fund which began accepting donations last fall. They created the fund last fall as it started to worry them the government might just start to ignore the issue, Kohler said. “You are seeing the first product (the ad) of the Pallister Accountability Fund,” he said. As of Monday, however, they still had not heard from Pedersen. Their group was further frustrated to discover the ad wrap had been removed from the newspaper in some newsstand distribution boxes. The newspaper is available for free distribution on newsstands and distribution boxes in southcentral Manitoba. “We know on Thursday in the stand in front of the post office (in Carman) it was off,” said Kohler. “That’s extremely frustrating. It’s unbelievable.” Pedersen’s constituency office in Carman contacted Monday for comment released the following statement at press time: “This is an emotional issue and I respect the rights of these landowners to express their continued disappointment in the NDP’s decision to route Bipole III down the west side of the province. “My duties as an elected member of the legislative assembly are first and foremost to my constituents, who I will continue to serve and ensure that their concerns are heard by the applicable ministry.” lorraine@fbcpublishing.com

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LIVESTOCK MARKETS (Friday to Thursday) Winnipeg Slaughter Cattle Steers — Heifers — D1, 2 Cows 82.00 - 88.00 D3 Cows 64.00 - 72.00 Bulls 90.00 - 98.00 Feeder Cattle (Price ranges for feeders refer to top-quality animals only) Steers (901+ lbs.) 148.00 - 165.00 (801-900 lbs.) 160.00 - 168.00 (701-800 lbs.) 165.00 - 178.50 (601-700 lbs.) 175.00 - 199.00 (501-600 lbs.) 190.00 - 215.00 (401-500 lbs.) 200.00 - 236.00 Heifers (901+ lbs.) 140.00 - 148.00 (801-900 lbs.) 140.00 - 156.00 (701-800 lbs.) 145.00 - 168.00 (601-700 lbs.) 150.00 - 170.00 (501-600 lbs.) 158.00 - 181.00 (401-500 lbs.) 165.00 - 188.00

Heifers

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

Alberta South $ 156.00 - 157.25 — 87.00 - 100.00 70.00 - 90.00 104.40 - 104.40 $ 155.00 - 169.00 159.00 - 171.00 164.00 - 178.00 173.00 - 196.00 193.00 - 215.00 207.00 - 230.00 $ 140.00 - 155.00 144.00 - 155.00 150.00 - 163.00 155.00 - 172.00 164.00 - 184.00 172.00 - 198.00

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

Futures (February 3, 2017) in U.S. Fed Cattle Close Change February 2017 116.88 -1.83 April 2017 115.48 -2.10 June 2017 105.53 -1.68 August 2017 101.40 -1.55 October 2017 101.18 -1.33 December 2017 101.88 -1.50

Feeder Cattle March 2017 April 2017 May 2017 August 2017 September 2017 October 2017

Cattle Slaughter Canada East West Manitoba U.S.

$1 Cdn: $0.7689 U.S. $1 U.S: $1.3004 Cdn.

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Cattle Prices

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

EXCHANGES: Feb. 3, 2017

February 3, 2017

Strong volumes continue at local auction markets Jade MarkuS CNSC Ontario 124.57 - 155.51 125.95 - 151.37 60.59 - 82.29 60.59 - 82.29 85.68 - 104.34 $ 158.42 - 188.89 164.58 - 188.96 150.05 - 185.78 149.22 - 198.16 148.89 - 202.09 155.72 - 204.64 $ 142.31 - 157.77 145.19 - 166.40 133.29 - 157.70 131.47 - 169.64 143.13 - 180.00 137.53 - 175.48 $

Close 123.75 123.60 122.50 123.48 122.18 121.38

Change -3.35 -3.15 -2.65 -2.55 -2.05 -0.47

Cattle Grades (Canada)

Week Ending Jan. 28th, 2017 49,783 12,580 37,203 NA 577,000

Previous Year 51,940 11,849 40,091 NA 570,000

Previous Year 1,336 26,301 12,160 655 648 9,872 278

Week Ending Jan. 28th, 2017 697 22,574 12,314 512 425 11,422 281

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

Source: Manitoba Agriculture

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

Current Week 177E 166E 163.72

Last Week 174.20 162.83 161.05

Last Year (Index 100) 177.44 166.47 159.33

165.73

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Retreating cattle futures weigh on Manitoba prices

rices for feeder cattle at auction marts across Manitoba dropped on the week, pressured by a pullback in cattle futures. Prices offered for feeder cattle in Virden were about $1 lower this week, said Robin Hill of Heartland Virden, especially for heavier weights. Hill cited a rising Canadian dollar and larger supplies as two factors pressuring values on the week. “There were lots of cows being put on the market all of January,” he said. “I think there’s still going to be lots of volume for the next few weeks.” Heartland Virden had a 3,159-head sale on Feb. 1. “Volumes are staying strong. We saw the cattle futures drop back significantly, and corn’s on a bit of a tear lately,” said Allan Munroe of Killarney Auction Mart. Losses in the Chicago Mercantile Exchange futures were partially to blame for lower prices at local auction marts. Though the futures have seen recent losses, they are overall strong, said Brian Perillat, manager and senior analyst at Canfax, a cattlemarketing arm of the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association. An overdone market was partially responsible for the declines, in addition to bearish data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Perillat said. “They definitely got kind of overbought, and got a little high, and then they had a big Cattle on Feed report,” he said. USDA’s Cattle on Feed report, released

“It is concerning that there are a lot of cattle out there, in growing numbers, in the United States still.” brian perillat Canfax

Jan. 27, showed a lot of placements going into feedlots, and numbers ahead of year-ago levels. The Livestock and Meat Domestic Data report, released a few days later, on Jan. 30, also did little to support futures prices. “It is concerning that there are a lot of cattle out there, in growing numbers, in the United States still,” Perillat said. But in Canada and the U.S., cattle numbers might be below year-ago levels going forward, he added. In February, markets tend to see a short-term dip or lull, but seasonal demand picks up further into March and April. That could lend some support to futures prices, but not a whole lot, considering values have rallied about 20 per cent from recent lows, Perillat said. “We could still see a little bit of a push, but further out we are facing lots of cattle, lots of beef,” he said. Due to those high cattle numbers in the U.S., not many Manitoba cattle are moving south, local auctioneers say. But local demand and the numbers of cattle moving west are both strong, and interest from the east is picking up. Jade Markus writes for Commodity News Service Canada, a Winnipeg company specializing in grain and commodity market reporting.

Futures (February 3, 2017) in U.S. Hogs

Change

February 2017

70.35

4.50

April 2017 May 2017 June 2017 July 2017

69.58 74.08 77.85 77.53

2.35 1.95 1.77 1.20

Other Market Prices

Tyson reveals subpoena likely linked to alleged price-fixing BY TOM POLANSEK AND SRUTHI RAMAKRISHNAN

Sheep and Lambs

Reuters Winnipeg

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

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

Turkeys Minimum prices as of January 29, 2017 Broiler Turkeys (6.2 kg or under, live weight truck load average) Grade A ............................................... $1.890 Undergrade ....................................... $1.800 Hen Turkeys (between 6.2 and 8.5 kg liveweight truck load average) Grade A ................................................$1.875 Undergrade .........................................$1.775 Light Tom/Heavy Hen Turkeys (between 8.5 and 10.8 kg liveweight truck load average) Grade A ................................................$1.875 Undergrade .........................................$1.775 Tom Turkeys (10.8 and 13.3 kg, live weight truck load average) Grade A..................................................$1.855 Undergrade...........................................$1.770 Prices are quoted f.o.b. producers premise.

Toronto 112.34 - 152.06 195.34 - 208.86 201.64 - 221.90 205.96 - 246.81 244.14 - 363.61 —

SunGold Specialty Meats —

Eggs Minimum prices to producers for ungraded eggs, f.o.b. egg grading station, set by the Manitoba Egg Producers Marketing Board effective November 10, 2013. New Previous A Extra Large $2.00 $2.05 A Large 2.00 2.05 A Medium 1.82 1.87 A Small 1.40 1.45 A Pee Wee 0.3775 0.3775 Nest Run 24 + 1.8910 1.9390 B 0.45 0.45 C 0.15 0.15

Goats Kids Billys Mature

Winnipeg ( Hd Fats) — — —

Toronto ($/cwt) 106.96 - 340.69 — 97.36 - 294.09

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

Winnipeg ($/cwt) — —

Tyson Foods Inc. said Feb. 6 it received a subpoena from U.S. authorities last month that probably stems from allegations the company conspired for years with rivals to fix chicken prices. Last year, U.S. poultry buyers sued Tyson, the nation’s biggest chicken processor, and other companies, claiming they had colluded since 2008 to reduce production in violation of antitrust laws. Tyson has denied the accusations. The seller of Jimmy Dean sausage and Ball Park hot dogs received a subpoena from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Jan. 20 in connection with an investigation related to the company, according to documents filed with the SEC. Tyson said it had limited information and was co-operating with the investigation, which it believes to be in an early stage.

The company revealed the subpoena as it reported better-than-expected quarterly revenue and profit, helped by higher beef and pork exports and lower livestock costs. Commenting on the SEC subpoena, JPMorgan analyst Ken Goldman said “obviously it is not a positive” for Tyson shares. The subpoena and strong results come as Tom Hayes is getting his footing as Tyson’s new chief executive officer. He took over from former CEO Donnie Smith on Dec. 31. “We wonder what exactly is being investigated and what risk this creates for Tyson,” RBC Capital Markets said about the subpoena. In a separate lawsuit last month, chicken farmers sued Tyson and other top U.S. poultry companies for allegedly conspiring to depress their pay. Tyson has denied those allegations. The company has sought to increase profit by selling more value-added items such as preseasoned products and heat-and-serve meals, which command higher margins than basic meats. Net income attributable to Tyson rose to $593 million (all figures U.S. funds), or $1.59 per share, in the first quarter ended Dec. 31.

Toronto ($/cwt) 22.50 - 58.00 45.15 - 66.33

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The Manitoba Co-operator | February 9, 2017

GRAIN MARKETS column

Manitoba Elevator Prices

Summer squeeze in canola stocks seen as possibility

Average quotes as of February 3, 2017 ($/tonne)

Federal forecasts call for more canola acres in 2017

Future

Cash

E. Manitoba wheat

205.12

33.81

238.93

W. Manitoba wheat

205.12

19.06

224.18

E. Manitoba canola

513.30

-19.31

493.99

W. Manitoba canola

513.30

-30.69

482.61 Source: pdqinfo.ca

Port Prices

Phil-Franz Warkentin

For three-times-daily market

CNSC

As of Friday, February 3, 2017 ($/tonne)

reports and more from

Basis

Commodity News Service Canada,

anadian canola futures saw a choppy week, moving down for the first half before turning a corner and trending back higher. Canola largely finds itself at the whims of outside forces, including currency exchange rates and activity in the U.S. futures. However, the market did see some fresh fundamental news of its own during the week. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada on Jan. 30 released its first supply/demand forecasts for 2017-18. The department predicts canola seedings this spring at 21 million acres, which would be up from the 20.4 million seeded the previous year and the second largest on record. However, using average yield projections, AAFC’s new-crop production forecast of 18.5 million tonnes would only be up slightly from the 18.4 million grown in 2016-17. Canola ending stocks for both the current marketing year and 2017-18 were forecast by AAFC at two million tonnes, which would be very comfortable. However, solid demand from both exporters and domestic crushers may yet cut into the final numbers. A separate grain stocks report from Statistics Canada during the week was largely in line with expectations, but adds to ideas that supplies may tighten going forward. Total canola stocks in the country as of Dec. 31, 2016 (on farm and in commercial facilities) were pegged by StatsCan at 12.2 million tonnes. That’s about 1.3 million tonnes smaller than what was on hand at the same time a year ago. If end-user demand continues at the strong levels seen so far, the market could see a squeeze sometime in the summer when oldcrop supplies are tight and the new crop is not yet available. In the U.S., soybeans, corn and wheat were hard pressed to see much clear direction during the week, although the bias was higher in the grains and a bit lower in soybeans. South American weather forecasts remain the most important nearby market mover, with

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Last Week

Weekly Change

150.83

-4.58

U.S. spring wheat 14% Portland

250.68

-0.27

Canola Thunder Bay

528.30

-1.60

Canola Vancouver

538.30

-4.60

U.S. hard red winter 12% Houston

Closing Futures Prices

As of Thursday, February 2, 2017 ($/tonne)

the day-to-day calls of “too wet” and “too dry” out of the continent keeping some caution in the U.S. futures. While enough problem areas persist, especially in Argentina, most private forecasters are raising their South American soybean and corn production estimates. Those large supplies will anchor North American prices as well. The Canadian data released during the week had a modest influence on the U.S. futures. Total Canadian wheat acres are expected to be down slightly in 2017, due largely to a sharp cut in durum. Meanwhile, Canadian wheat stocks as of Dec. 31, at 25 million tonnes, were well above the 21.4 million tonnes in the country at the same point the previous year. However, poor-quality durum that will eventually find its way into feed channels accounted for the bulk of the larger supplies. While the headline number was seen as slightly bearish, the actual exportable wheat supplies are much tighter. The Canadian dollar increased by roughly half a cent relative to its U.S. counterpart during the week. The currency may continue to strengthen, according to some analysts, which would weigh on Canadian grain and oilseed prices. However, the uncertainty of Donald Trump’s U.S. presidency, and what his policies will do for global financial markets, remains another wild card. Phil Franz-Warkentin writes for Commodity News Service Canada, a Winnipeg company specializing in grain and commodity market reporting.

Last Week

Weekly Change

ICE canola

513.30

-4.60

ICE milling wheat

235.00

1.00

ICE barley

135.00

-4.00

Mpls. HRS wheat

205.12

-0.64

Chicago SRW wheat

158.09

3.58

Kansas City HRW wheat

161.86

2.30

Corn

14.79

1.08

Oats

167.78

3.57

Soybeans

377.36

-8.18

Soymeal

365.42

-12.56

Soyoil

746.61

-9.04

Cash Prices Winnipeg As of Friday, February 3, 2017 ($/tonne) Last Week

Weekly Change

Feed wheat

n/a

Feed barley

147.89

-7.35

Rye Flaxseed Feed peas

n/a

475,96

06.30

n/a

Oats

207.49

0.65

Soybeans

401.61

-13.23

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

14.70

unch

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

Ask

Western Canadian wheat bids stage slight rebound Stronger U.S. markets led cash wheat prices higher BY DAVE SIMS CNS Canada

pring wheat cash bids across Western Canada finished mostly higher during the week ended Feb. 3, as stronger U.S. markets pointed the way higher in a choppy session. Depending on the location, average Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS) wheat prices were up by roughly 50 cents compared to the previous week, according to price quotes from a cross-section of delivery points across the Prairie provinces compiled by PDQ (Price and Data Quotes). Average prices ranged from about $229 per tonne in Saskatchewan’s southeast, to as high as $243 in northern parts of Alberta. Quoted basis levels varied from

Depending on the location, average CWRS prices were up by roughly 50 cents compared to the previous week.

location to location, but held reasonably steady to range from about $24 to $38 per tonne above the futures when using the grain company methodology of quoting the basis as the difference between U.S. dollar-denominated futures and Canadian dollar cash bids. When accounting for currency exchange rates by adjusting Canadian prices to U.S. dollars, CWRS bids ranged from US$175 to US$187 per tonne. That would put the currency-adjusted basis

levels at about US$18-$30 below the futures. Looking at it the other way around, if the Minneapolis futures are converted to Canadian dollars, CWRS basis levels across Western Canada range from $23 to $39 below the futures. Bids for Canada Prairie Spring Red (CPSR) wheat reported by PDQ were $1-$4 stronger relative to the previous week. Average durum prices were nearly

$1 weaker, with bids coming in between $270 and $279 per tonne in Saskatchewan and Manitoba. The May spring wheat contract in Minneapolis, off of which most CWRS contracts in Canada are based, was quoted Feb. 3 at US$5.56 per bushel, exactly the same value as the previous week. Kansas City hard red winter wheat futures, traded in Chicago, are more closely linked to CPSR in Canada. The May K.C. wheat contract was quoted at US$4.4535 per bushel on Feb. 3, up seven U.S. cents per bushel compared to the previous week. The May Chicago Board of Trade soft wheat contract settled Feb. 3 at US$4.43, up by roughly 9.5 U.S. cents on the week. The Canadian dollar was trading Feb. 3 at 76.76 U.S. cents, up by roughly half a cent compared to the previous week.

The Manitoba Co-operator | February 9, 2017

LIVESTOCK h u s b a n d r y — t h e s c i e n c e , S K I L L O R ART O F F AR M IN G

Beef producers cautious about herd expansion proposal Lack of profitability and uncertainty over where to market animals are two key challenges

Giving young producers a route into the business will help meet the goal of expanding the provincial beef herd. FILE PHOTO

BY RON FRIESEN Co-operator contributor / Brandon

anitoba cattle producers aren’t against a government plan to substantially increase the province’s beef herd but have a lot of questions about how to get there. Growing those numbers will require more producers, larger herds and more acres, according to Manitoba Beef Producers. Exactly where those will come from isn’t clear, especially considering the cost of getting started in the business, said Heinz Reimer, MBP’s outgoing president. “Sometimes we hear, I’m a young guy. How do I get the money to get into something like that?” Reimer said dur ing a break in MBP’s annual meeting last week. Manitoba Agriculture Minister Ralph Eichler raised eyebrows last summer by calling for a 70 per cent increase in the province’s beef herd over the next 10 years. Manitoba farms were home to 440,200 beef cows on January 1, 2 0 1 6 , a c c o rd i n g t o St a t i s t i c s Canada. Eichler wants that number increased to 750,000 by 2026. Eichler did not propose a strategy to achieve that goal, leaving it up to the industry. Manitoba Beef Producers met with Eichler and held a brainstorming session with producers and industry representatives to float ideas. MBP then took Eichler’s proposal to its 14 fall district meetings

for discussion. It summarized producers’ comments in a January 26 letter to the minister. Producers raised several main areas of concern when asked what it might take to realize the government’s goal. A big one was where all these cattle would be sold, MBP general manager Brian Lemon said. “One of the things I heard at several districts was, it doesn’t do us any good to put more cattle on the ground if we don’t have a place to market them,” Lemon told the meeting. “It’s about making sure this is really sustainable. It’s about really making sure whatever we do to grow the herd is part of a broader strategy to grow the herd and actually sell the herd.” Lemon said some of the things producers say they need to expand herds include: • Better business risk management tools for the cattle sector. • Streamlined government regulations to encourage growth. • Improved access to Crown lands and community pastures. • More available land at a reasonable cost for raising cattle. • I mproved water and wildlife management. • A strong beef value chain and greater market access. Industry analysts say the problem isn’t finding room for 750,000 cows. The question is what to do with them. Manitoba is primarily a cow-calf province with limited slaughter capacity. Although there is some

“If you don’t have a goal to go forward, what’s your initiative?” Heinz Reimer Manitoba Beef Producers

backgrounding here, most animals go to feedlots in Alberta and the U.S. for finishing. Market prices are down from a peak three years ago, putting another damper on herd expansion. But Eichler said the strategy to grow Manitoba’s beef herd is doable because of the increasing world demand for meat. “The demand for animal protein is expected to double by the year 2040 as the world population increases. Along with using our best science and engineering for value-added processing, the strategy will position Manitoba as a dependable, sustainable supplier of meat and plant-driven proteinbased products,” he said in an address to the MBP meeting. Later Eichler, a former cattle producer himself, said now is a good time to expand herds while markets are soft. “My attitude is, now’s the best time to hold heifers back and breed them. Why sell them in a depressed market? I would say, breed and hold. I wouldn’t empty out the pen right now if I was a beef producer.

PHOTO: Thinkstock

I’d be holding some of those heifers back and breeding them for future growth.” Eichler’s call to grow Manitoba’s beef herd sparked several resolutions during MBP’s business meeting. One called for the Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation to expand its forage program. Another requested a more flexible transfer of Crown lands between producers. A third wanted sales of beef breeding herds exempted from a tax on capital gains. Eve n t h o u g h a 7 0 p e r c e n t increase in beef numbers is ambitious, Reimer said it’s good for producers to have a goal. “I don’t know if it’s practical but I think we can do it. If you don’t have a goal to go forward, what’s your initiative?”

The Manitoba Co-operator | February 9, 2017

SHEEP & GOAT COLUMN

Price instability creating challenges for producers

Ewes

$115 - $203.28 Lambs (lbs.)

There appears to be little correlation between prices this year and previous years BY MARK ELLIOT Co-operator contributor

here were more animals of lesser quality at the most recent sheep and goat sale held Feb. 1 at the Winnipeg Livestock Auction. Producers delivered 212 animals, compared to just 141 at the previous sale in January, but the quality was noticeably lower. Markets have been very unstable and producers appear to be finding it very difficult, if not impossible, to predict future prices because of this volatility. In the sheep sale, the ewe class was represented equally by wool and hair ewes and there appeared to be no noticeable price difference between the two. Groups of pregnant Katahdin-cross ewes drew little interest from buyers and bidding did not reach the average range. This class showed poor quality and many other issues. T h e re w a s a 1 3 0 - p o u n d Cheviot-cross ram delivered for this sale. The bidding on this ram was based upon the condition of the animal and was disappointing. A 105-pound Suffolk-cross lamb brought $1.62 per pound. Market lambs provided a good selection for the buyers. There did not appear to be a price difference between wool and hair lambs. Prices ranged from $1.64 to $1.81 per pound. Two groups of lambs were delivered as feeder lambs. However, only one group of 28 88-pound Dorper-cross lambs are worth mentioni n g . T h e s e l ambs brought $1.62 per pound. Once again, quality was clearly not evident with other lambs in this classification.

The lightweight lambs were limited and many groups did not reach the average price bidding. Quality was the main issue. Turning to goats, the number of animals was very limited, following several very active past sales. As was expected, there were few goat does on offer due to it being kidding season, and the absence of buyers for this classification translated into low prices. The Boer-cross goat wethers were uniform in growth and body structure. Their appearance in the arena gained the full attention of all buyers and created major interest.

$139.10

A 75-pound Alpine-cross buck showed that some filling and fattening would have been a positive factor for other animals at the sale. The Ontario Stockyard Report also showed that, with limited sheep and lambs on offer, prices have been lower in recent days. Market lambs were the lone positive note, with slightly stronger prices. T h e s e l l i n g re s u l t s w i t h limited sheep and lambs available did not reach the high bidding by the Ontario St o c k y a rd R e p o r t . M a r k e t lambs were more positive, with slightly stronger prices.

110+

$170.10

95 - 110

$167.66 - $184.62 $159.65

80 - 94

$142.56

Under 80 70 - 76

$125.80 / $134.52

$59.13 / $88 / $95.15

GOAT DOES

/ lb.

animal weight

BUCKS DAIRY

$0.97

75 lbs.

MEAT

$2.33

98 lbs.

$1.48

56 lbs.

KIDS - Under 80 MEAT

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LIVESTOCK AUCTION RESULTS Weight Category

Ashern

Gladstone

Grunthal

Heartland

Brandon

Virden

Killarney

Ste. Rose

Winnipeg

Feeder Steers

2-Feb

31-Jan

1-Feb

30-Jan

2-Feb

3-Feb

No. on offer

1,280

593*

421

2,267*

3,159*

1,118*

1,425*

1,365

Over 1,000 lbs.

n/a

98.00-116.00

n/a

145.00-157.00

900-1,000

n/a

140.00-150.00

148.00-160.00

153.00-163.75

n/a

148.00-159.00

150.00-165.00

n/a

147.00-158.00

155.00-170.00

157.00-166.50

155.00-165.00

150.00-166.50

153.00-163.00

800-900 700-800

153.00-177.00

160.00-178.50

150.00-175.00

160.00-175.00

163.00-181.00

160.00-179.00

160.00-178.00

160.00-176.00

600-700

160.00-190.00

170.00-200.00

158.00-198.50

180.00-195.00

177.00-194.00

180.00-195.00

175.00-201.00

170.00-205.00

500-600

170.00-202.00

180.00-203.50

160.00-218.00

190.00-205.00

185.00-200.00

190.00-216.00

200.00-214.00

400-500

180.00-207.00

190.00-230.00

165.00-225.00

200.00-220.00

204.00-228.00

205.00-220.00

200.00-229.50

210.00-249.00

300-400

190.00-211.00

190.00-215.00

170.00-215.00

n/a

205.00-227.00

200.00-238.50

n/a

130.00-145.00

138.00-145.00

n/a

130.00-147.00

135.00-144.00

800-900

129.00-140.00

120.00-146.00

120.00-135.00

135.00-148.00

140.00-149.00

n/a

135.00-146.00

140.00-149.00

700-800

138.00-160.00

130.00-149.00

123.00-146.00

140.00-153.00

142.00-152.00

145.00-155.50

140.00-155.25

142.00-155.00

600-700

146.00-184.00

150.00-174.00

147.00-159.50

150.00-165.00

150.00-169.50

155.00-168.50

150.00-166.00

154.00-165.00

500-600

151.00-177.00

160.00-179.00

160.00-182.50

165.00-185.00

164.00-178.00

165.00-189.00

160.00-181.50

158.00-180.00

400-500

162.00-186.00

170.00-189.50

165.00-190.00

175.00-200.00

178.00-194.00

175.00-199.00

170.00-189.00

175.00-191.00

300-400

188.00-190.00

180.00-199.00

170.00-200.00

n/a

180.00-200.00

180.00-195.00

200.00-217.00

No. on offer

n/a

D1-D2 Cows

n/a

80.00-88.00

78.00-84.00

n/a

82.00-87.00

D3-D5 Cows

n/a

65.00-79.00

71.00-77.00

n/a

74.00-82.00

Feeder heifers 900-1,000 lbs.

Slaughter Market

Age Verified

n/a

81.00-86.00

n/a

Good Bulls

n/a

87.25-94.25

95.00-109.00

96.00-108.00

n/a

92.00-98.00

Butcher Steers

n/a

Butcher Heifers

n/a

Feeder Cows

n/a

60.00-83.00

n/a

Fleshy Export Cows

n/a

Lean Export Cows

n/a

Heiferettes

n/a

100.00-124.00

n/a

* includes slaughter market

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

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Vet seeing widespread adoption of pain control measures Observed benefits by producers, plus new products and influence of veterinarians all contributing to wide usage, says Ag Days speaker

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a i n c o n t r o l i s h e re to stay in the cattle industr y — and not just because the beef codes of practice have brought these measures to the forefront, said an Ag Days speaker. Western Canadian ranchers are widely adopting the use of pain control measures for procedures such as castrations, dehorning and branding because they see the benefits of doing so, said Dr. Roy Lewis, an Albertabased veterinarian working for Merck Animal Health. Investment in these products pays back quickly in animals that bounce back, mother better, are less likely to become sick and generally stay healthier after painful procedures, said Lewis. “There’s a lot of good that comes from it,” he said. The Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Beef Cattle was released in 2013. By next January 2018 the code calls for use of pain c o n t ro l w h e n c a s t ra t i n g bulls older than six months of age. Lewis said he observes that already happening. “A lot of the ranches are already giving that to calves at really their first stressful event in life during the socalled branding time, when they’re vaccinated, branded and potentially castrated,” said Lewis. “We’re already years ahead of the requirements of the code, I think.” Another key factor for wide adoption of pain control measures has been the influence of new graduates of veterinarian medicine, Lewis said, noting that 90 per cent of them are now women. “Literally all the new graduates are coming out with the idea that we have to give pain control,” he said. “They’re up on all the products and the times that it’s necessary.” There are also now more pain control products coming on the market offering slight advantages to one another, including convenience of use. These include products squirted into animals’ mouths or poured on their backs. More product on the market has also made prices more competitive.

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Dr. Roy Lewis spoke at Ag Days about his observations of use of pain control measures while cautioning producers on overusage of antimicrobials.

• Test Station is always open to view the offering

PHOTO: LORRAINE STEVENSON

• Animals are grown out on a developer ration supplied by Landmark Feeds targeting 3lbs a day to promote longevity and soundness

“A lot of the ranches are already giving that to calves at really their first stressful event in life...”

Dr. Roy Lewis

“It’s driving the prices down so it’s becoming more economical to give this on a herd basis for things like castration and branding,” Lewis added. In the second part of his talk he also spoke of preventive treatments producers can adopt to minimize their usage of antimicrobials. The key is to always be looking for ways to minimize their usage, he said. That means being vigilant to use the right ones at the right time and not use them at all if you don’t have to, he said. Lewis said the main concern from his perspective is that overuse of these products leads to antimicrobial

resistance in bacteria that affect cattle. “That’s what we’ve got to really manage for, and try not to overuse antibiotics because there’s not many new ones coming out there,” he said. “You want to really think about which disease you’re treating and which system of which antibiotic will work the best.” On that front there are also new measures coming forward for maintaining cattle health including improved ways of diagnosing what is ailing the animal so the right drug can be used to treat it. “The labs are now doing m o re w o r k t o g r ow t h e organism and see what drug works on it,” he said. “We’re seeing more of that now and we’re going to be encouraging that.” Immune stimulates and vaccines to help prevent disease will also help minimize the use of antimicrobials, he said. “ T h e y ’re e v e n l o o k i n g at genomics so cattle will have disease and parasite resistance.” lorraine@fbcpublishing.com

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The Manitoba Co-operator | February 9, 2017

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

The battle between warm and cold begins Issued: Monday, February 6, 2017 · Covering: February 8 – February 15, 2017 Daniel Bezte Weather Vane

fter a series of systems brought clouds and occasional light snows to start the week, cool high pressure will lead this forecast period. While it does look like milder air will move in a little later, it is going to be a struggle to overcome the cold air parked to our northeast. High pressure will slide by to our southwest on Wednesday and Thursday, bringing mainly sunny skies along with cold temperatures. Expect daytime highs to only make it to around -18 C, with overnight lows in the -25 C range. We’ll then see a series of quickmoving lows track from the northwest to the southeast over the remainder of this forecast period. As each low approaches we’ll see clouds, light snow and warmer temperatures move in. This will then be followed by clearing skies and a short cool-down before the next low moves in. The first low is expected on Friday, with the best chances of snow over central and eastern

regions. Daytime highs on Friday may make it above 0 C over extreme southern areas, cooling to around -8 C over central regions. A second low is forecast to quickly follow late in the day on Saturday, once again bringing with it clouds and a little light snow. We will see a very quick shot of cooler air overnight Saturday and into Sunday morning. Yet another low will track in out of the northwest late on Sunday and into Monday morning. This low is currently forecasted to take a slightly more northerly and easterly track, with only far northern and eastern areas expected to see a quick shot of snow. One final low will then zip by late Tuesday or Wednesday, tracking even further north and east. This low will be followed by a brief shot of cold high pressure before warmer air moves in late next week. Usual temperature range for this period: Highs, -19 to -3# C; lows, -32 to -12 C. # Daniel Bezte is a teacher by profession with a BA (Hon.) in geography, specializing in climatology, from the U of W. He operates a computerized weather station near Birds Hill Park. Contact him with your questions and comments at daniel@bezte.ca.

WEATHER MAP - WESTERN CANADA

30 Day Percent of Average Precipitation

January 2, 2017 to January 31, 2017 < 40 40 to 60 60 to 85 85 to 115 115 to 150

Fort St. John

150 to 200 > 200

Edmonton

Kamloops

Saskatoon

Calgary Regina

Winnipeg

Copyright © 2016 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Prepared by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s Science and Technology Branch. Data provided through partnership with Environment Canada, Natural Resources Canada, Provincial and private agencies. Produced using near real-time data that has undergone some quality control. The accuracy of this map varies due to data availability and potential data errors.

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This issue’s map shows the total amount of precipitation that fell across the Prairies during the month of January. It was a fairly dry month for most regions, with a large portion of Alberta, Saskatchewan and western Manitoba seeing less than 60 per cent of average.

Jumping off the global warming fence If we take action now, the worst that happens is we clean up our planet BY DANIEL BEZTE Co-operator contributor

v e r t h e y e a r s, s o m e weather ar ticles I’ve written have provoked or inspired various amounts of comments. What surprised me was the number of emails I received about the top weather events from around the world in 2016. What was surprising, in particular, was that several of the emails accused me of leaning too heavily toward climate change or global war ming events. The writers of these emails suggested that there really isn’t any global warmi n g a n d t h e s e e v e n t s a re basically being blown out of proportion. I’ll have to admit, if you routinely read my ar ticles you have probably figured out that I am a firm believer in human-induced global warming/climate change, but I have never really written a full-blown article about it. In fact, I have been accused a few times of sitting on the fence a little too much on this topic. I think part of the reasoning behind my reluctance stems from call centre work I did early on in my career. I did a several-year stint working for AT&T doing Internet t e c h s u p p o r t . Du r i n g o u r

No farmer tries to make the most money out of their land in one or two years and to heck with the future.

customer service training we were told to avoid three main topics when making small talk and to be careful with a fourth topic. Politics, religion and sports were all taboo; amazing how passionate and polarized people can be on those issues. The final topic to be wary about, you guessed it, was the weather! Although that seems safe enough, many people are quite passionate about the weather and perhaps even more importantly, many of our customers were American. If I talked about cold, snowy weather, it got c u s t o m e r s a s k i n g w h e re I was, and just like we are seeing in the U.S. today, some people didn’t like that I was a Canadian doing a job that should have been for an American. When we look at the issue of human-induced climate change, reactions are often similar to the taboo subjects I mentioned above. People tend to get quite passionate, and when people get passion-

ate about a subject, reasoning often disappears. So, before I turn off too many readers, I will begin with my ending. It is often stated we should think about future generations when making decisions, though that is easier said than done. Too many people think only about their small part of the world and how they can get the most out of it. I think we need to take a page from many indigenous cultures, where they have a history of not just thinking about the next generation, but thinking five to seven generations down the road when making big decisions. Just imagine how our world would be if we all thought that way? W h e n yo u t h i n k a b o u t i t , I don’t think there is a successful farmer out there who doesn’t think like this when it comes to how to take care of the land. No farmer tries to make the most money out of their land in one or two years and to heck with the future — yet when it comes to other

natural resources, it often seems like this is the thought process.

Leverage S o, w h a t d o e s t h a t h a v e to do with global warming? Well, let’s say for the sake of argument, that the three per cent of scientists who do not believe in human-induced climate change are correct. The key point to eradicating it is that we are putting extreme amounts of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere and we need to reduce them. This means we need to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels as our main source of energy. This idea seems to strike fear into many Canadians as we are an oil-exporting country, but I see this as a win-win for us. The need for fossil fuels will not disappear any time soon, even if we see rapid and sign i f i c a n t b re a k t h r o u g h s i n alternative energy sources. We s h o u l d e m b r a c e a n d invest in these new technologies, which will then allow us to leverage our fossil fuels reserves over a much longer time frame. Anyway, I’m starting to rant; back to global warming. If we just happen to be wrong, but we take action anyway, the worst that happens is we clean up our planet. We have to transi-

tion to new forms of energy soon, as fossil fuels will not last that much longer. I’m not denying there will be some p a i n s a l o n g t h e w a y, b u t think about what will happen if the 97 per cent of scientists are correct. We will continue to see a steady increase in global temperatures, and the extreme weather events that go with them. This does not mean everyone will see warmer temperatures or that every day, month or year will s e e w a r m e r t e m p e ra t u re s ; that’s not how it works, yet it’s the No. 1 argument I hear. Again, you have to look at the big picture, not just your own backyard, relatively speaking. A warming planet will lead to more droughts along with extreme rain and snow events — again, not everywhere, and not at once. But, if we look back at histor y, the No. 1 event that has led to massive upheavals of populations, and which often results in wars or large-scale movements of refugees, is climate change. In our next issue we’ll continue our look into this and explore how the anti-global w a r m i n g m ov e m e n t u s e s selected and sometimes “a l t e r n a t i v e f a c t s” ( s o u n d familiar?) and has used the t o b a c c o i n d u s t r y ’s p ro p a ganda model in the development of its own campaign.

The Manitoba Co-operator | February 9, 2017

CROPS h u s b a n d r y — t h e s c i e n c e , S K I L L O R ART O F F AR M IN G

Keeping an eye on new canola diseases

Clubroot and verticillium stripe are two growing risks for canola growers BY ANGELA LOVELL

t appears clubroot is a fact of life for Manitoba farmers — but it’s still a long ways from the crisis seen in Alberta. Clubroot symptoms have only been reported in eight Manitoba fields to date; two in 2013 and six in 2015. No Manitoba fields surveyed in 2016 showed any clubroot symptoms. Delving a bit deeper has shown a different story however. The Pest Surveillance Initiative (PSI) lab has conducted over 800 DNA-based assays to benchmark clubroot incidence in Manitoba, sampling one field from every township or range in the canolagrowing areas of Manitoba, as part of a grid sampling project. Twenty per cent of the assays have come back positive, indicating that there is a low level of clubroot endemic in Manitoba soils. However, 93 per cent of the samples taken for clubroot have shown concentrations lower than 10,000 spores per gram of soil. Approximately 100,000 spores per gram of soil are required to see infield symptoms. “The chances are that we’ve had clubroot in Manitoba for quite some time but for whatever reason, it isn’t blowing up at this point like it has in Alberta,” said Holly Derksen, plant pathologist with Manitoba Agriculture in her presentation at the Manitoba Agronomist Conference (MAC) in Winnipeg last December. “With that being said, it’s there and we don’t want to flirt with danger, so we have to keep management techniques in mind when it comes to clubroot as well.” The Manitoba clubroot distribution map is available on Manitoba Agriculture’s website, but Derksen said that although farmers can consult the map to see the sample results from their region, they should not go by this information alone when calculating clubroot risk. “One field for every township range is not enough to know exactly what’s out there in your own field, so definitely soil sample your

Verticillium stripe (left) can be mistaken for blackleg (right), but there are no large fruiting bodies found on the stems when you look more closely. PHOTO: Justine Cornelsen/Canola Council of Canada

own field,” said Derksen. “Sample approaches, where you’re most likely to see clubroot coming into a field, as well as low-lying areas.” Canola growers should follow a one-in-three- or one-in-four-year canola rotation, and grow clubroot-resistant varieties as part of their integrated pest management strategy. Because clubroot is a soilborne disease, biosecurity is also important. “Practise good sanitation and try to limit the transfer of soil and try to limit soil, and this is especially important for agronomists,” said Derksen. “It’s important to let your growers know what you are doing to limit the transfer of soil. And landowners should protect their land, because things like recreational vehicles or hunters that come on your land should practise biosecurity so they aren’t transferring soil.”

New to Canada Another disease, verticillium stripe, was first detected in Manitoba fields two years ago. It’s best to scout for verticillium after harvest because it’s a soil-borne disease that comes in later in the

“The chances are that we’ve had clubroot in Manitoba for quite some time but for whatever reason, it isn’t blowing up at this point like it has in Alberta.” Holly Derksen

growing season. It’s a big problem in Europe where it can cause upwards of 30 per cent yield losses. “It’s similar to blackleg, but you don’t see big, fruiting bodies that you would on blackleg stubble,” said Justine Cornelsen of the Canola Council of Canada during the same presentation about canola diseases at MAC. “You will see striping and breaking apart of the stalk, and when you look under the epidermis, you’re going to see very faint, black micro-sclerotia, so that is how we identify this disease.”

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Ideally, verticillium prefers a wet early season and drier conditions as the crop progresses. “This is probably why the past few years, it’s stayed subtle,” said Cornelsen. “We figure it’s been around for quite a while but has been misdiagnosed to other diseases because it’s similar to grey stem and can be confused with sclerotinia or blackleg.” There are currently no foliar or seed treatments or fungicides available to help manage verticillium in Canada. Because it is a soil-borne disease, management will be similar to clubroot, and biosecurity will be crucial, because any movement of dirt has the potential to take verticillium along with it. In Europe recommendations are to grow canola only every three years to allow for the pathogen within the soil to decline. “Here in Canada, we just don’t understand it enough, it is a new disease and we will be working towards coming up with a better understanding of how this disease is going to affect growers here in Western Canada,” said Cornelsen.

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The Manitoba Co-operator | February 9, 2017

Commodity collaboration, mergers to be discussed at CropConnect ’17 One group that’s been an early collaborator says right now that’s as far as they’re going “We are all fearful of checkoff fatigue. But judging by most groups’ refund requests we are not there yet. But we are all mindful of that.”

BY ALLAN DAWSON Co-operator staff

ommodity group coll a b o r a t i o n a n d p e rhaps even mergers, will be discussed at CropConnect next week, led by Fairfax, Man., farmer and consultant Kelly Dobson. Dobson will be updating farmers Feb. 15 at 12:40 p.m. at the Victoria Hotel and Convention Centre in Winnipeg as well as have a booth at the CropConnect show where farmers give input, he said Feb. 6. At this point, the Manitoba Wheat and Barley Growers Association (MWBGA) is focused on co-operation, says its president, Fred Greig. “One of the discussions we hope to have is to make sure every producer is aware of the path of this... ,” Greig said. “We are still not talking mergers. We want everybody to understand that. We don’t want to get too far down this road, if more opportunities present themselves, if that’s not what producers want. We are hoping to get some feedback there.” The MWBGA has co-operated with the corn growers right from its founding in February 2014, in a bid to keep operating costs down. Rather than hiring its own full-time manager, the MWBGA contracted consultant Brent VanKoughnet to handle management duties while the association assessed options. Farmers’ views on co-operation versus merging commodity groups varies, Greig said in an interview Feb. 2. Small commodity groups struggle with limited reve n u e, w h i c h re s t r i c t s t h e number of staff and resources. Co-operation between commodity groups can address that, Greig said. “Most organizations have an agronomist and we don’t have that yet,” he said. “And some have a policy or communications person. So long as producers are supportive, and there is an opportunity that we can maybe, in a similar fashion, use some other organization’s staff as long as everybody is on side. I think for the most part we have heard that they are. But until you ask the question you really don’t know for sure.” Checkoff fatigue and the possibility of streamlining operations are cited as reasons to merge. “We are all fearful of checkoff

Fred Greig MWBGA

fatigue,” Greig said. “But judging by most groups’ refund requests we are not there yet. But we are all mindful of that.” Those connected with smaller-acreage crops fear mergers might diminish the resources invested in their crop. And while there’s an argument for economies of scale there’s the risk of ‘empire building’ and bureaucracy. Long-standing commodity groups with healthy checkoff revenue might not see much need to formally co-operate or merge. Commodity group collaboration is not a new idea. More than a year ago a consultant helped facilitate discussions on the idea with the MWBGA, Manitoba Corn Growers Association, Manitoba Canola Growers Association, the Manitoba Pulse & Soybean A s s o c i a t i o n a n d Na t i o n a l Sunflower Growers Association. Greig alluded to those talks during last year’s MWBGA’s annual meeting, as did Manitoba Pulse & Soybean Association then president Kyle Friesen. “(H)ow long can we sustain the current model of multiple associations providing overlapping representation to the same membership?” Friesen wrote in the association’s annual report. “I see a great opportunity to improve efficiency of grower levy funds through collaboration, communication and possibly consolidation.” In early 2013 Halbstadt-area farmer Danny Penner called on Canadian crop growers to form a national association so checkoff dollars for research, policy development and lobbying are used more efficiently and effectively. “It may not happen from this initiative, but it will happen,” Penner predicted during an interview March 7, 2013. “It has to happen and if it doesn’t happen we’re going to be in trouble because we’re going to lose control of our own industry.” In addition to co-operating with Manitoba commodity groups, MWBGA is committed

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to working with its counterparts in Saskatchewan and Alberta to leverage research spending, Greig said. The Grain Growers of Ontario is an example of provincial commodity groups coming together under one roof. It happened in 2010, and while it wasn’t easy, it was worth it, its chief executive officer Barry Senft said in an interview in 2013. “It wasn’t without some hiccups, to describe it kindly,” he said. “I think the bottom line is the producers got to take hold of the process — the grassroots producers.”

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The Manitoba Wheat and Barley Association is co-operating with the Manitoba Corn Growers Association by sharing new general manager Pam de Rocquigny. PHOTO: ALLAN DAWSON

While some initially feared their commodity wouldn’t be properly represented, he doesn’t think most would go back to the old system now. “We went on the basis whatever a commodity needed,

whether it was research or market development, that’s where the funds were going to be directed,” Senft said. “It has worked well.” allan@fbcpublishing.com

The Manitoba Co-operator | February 9, 2017

Soybeans seen winning price fight with corn Without a La Niña event, weather stands to play a smaller role BY JOHN GREIG Staff / Chatham, Ont.

ost underpinnings for higher corn, soybean and wheat prices appear to have fallen away — leaving biodiesel the only area that could drive higher prices. A growth mandate for U.S. ethanol production ends in 2017, and oil prices continue to stagnate well below the highs of a few years ago, according to Bruce Trotter, a commodities analyst based in southern Ontario with Cefetra, a Dutch feed company. Trotter told farmers here at the recent Chatham-Kent Fa r m S h ow t h e y n e e d t o think of themselves as energy producers. “Anything that lowers the oil price is bad for farmers, because we are in the energy business,” he said. When corn and soybeans hit $8 per bushel and $18 per bushel, the fact that crude oil was also at a high, $115 per barrel, was a major factor. Trotter showed graphs that illustrated a correlation

“Beans have a story; I don’t think wheat and corn do.” Bruce Trotter Cefetra

between corn and soybean prices and crude oil prices. “You need to conceptually view your crop in the same way,” he said. Crude oil is harvested from the ground, refined in a plant and then sold as fuel. Similarly, oilseeds are harvested, processed in a plant and sold as fuel. The level of negativity in the crops market doesn’t mean there won’t be opportunities — but Trotter thinks that, compared to last year, there will likely be fewer.

La Niña Last spring, soybean prices were languishing, but an expected La Niña, and massive rains in Argentina at harvest, meant a spike in soybean prices from $8.75 per bushel to over $11.90 per bushel during the summer.

Soybean growers need to think of themselves as being in the energy business, as biodiesel — shown here for sale at a San Diego filling station — remains one of the few drivers with potential price upside for soybeans, however unlikely, an analyst told Ontario farmers recently. photo: reuters/mike blake

Then, when it became obvious the U.S. crop was not just going to be coming through without any La Niña stress, and indeed

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Carry-out Beyond weather, the major mover of the market — the ratio between carry-out and demand — is hostile toward any improvement in prices. “Wheat has an astronomical carry-out,” said Trotter. There’s also not a lot of demand to eat through that carry-out and that will move acres out of wheat, as it already has. A record corn crop in the U.S. in 2016 and an immense amount of corn in storage in China has also dampened corn prices. With ethanol growth flat, it will be challenging to get through that large carry-out. Corn has little “story” to tell, Trotter said. Currency also affects where corn will be grown. When prices

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would be a record size, the speculators knocked the price back down to $9.40. La Niña “drove prices to the moon and back,” he said. In 2017, the world doesn’t want more wheat — and markets are saying it wants beans, not corn. This summer, the chance of a La Niña — which creates cooler and wetter conditions in some places and drought in others — is down to 12 per cent in the U.S., compared to 58 per cent last year. “There is a much greater chance of neutral weather” in 2017, leaving less potential for weather to bias the market, Trotter said.

are low, the market will rationalize the producer with the highest currency — and right now, that’s the U.S. Brazil’s currency, the real, has declined, which means its farmers are better able to justify planting corn, as are farmers in Canada. “The Canadian dollar is our saviour,” Trotter said, and farmers should follow it as much as they follow soybean prices. The small bright light is in soybeans. The soybeans-tocorn price ratio is currently 2.60, which is the highest it has been at this time of the year and stands to convince a lot of farmers to plant beans. “Beans have a story; I don’t think wheat and corn do,” said Trotter, pointing to continued mandated growth in biodiesel, and rains at soybean-planting time in Argentina that have threatened some of the crop there. Some U.S. sur veys have pointed to a potential sevenmillion-acre increase in soybeans — a 10 per cent change in a year. Trotter expects 90 million acres of soybeans to be planted in the U.S. Some are calling for up to 92 million acres, which would, for the first time, put more acres in soybeans than corn in the U.S. There’s always potential for an increase in oil prices, Trotter said, although with the increase in fracking-produced oil, it’s unlikely. And there’s always the potential for an unseen drought.

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The Manitoba Co-operator | February 9, 2017

Sclerotinia biggest issue for Manitoba canola growers in 2016 The annual disease survey found this perennial challenge is still the biggest issue for farmers “Actual yield loss varies depending on the severity but I’d guess that the majority of the canola fields surveyed was sprayed with a fungicide.”

BY ANGELA LOVELL Co-operator contributor

clerotinia was the biggest issue for Manitoba canola growers last year, according to results from the 2016 disease survey. It showed that over 90 per cent of the 105 Manitoba fields surveyed had some level of sclerotinia infection. The incidence of the disease – the number of plants infected in the field – was between 15 and 20 per cent across the province. The general rule of thumb is that a 0.5 per cent incidence is the level at which yield loss is predicted. “Actual yield loss varies depending on the severity but I’d guess that the majority of the canola fields surveyed was sprayed with a fungicide,” said Holly Derksen, plant pathologist with Manitoba Agriculture in her presentation of the disease survey results at the Manitoba Agronomist Conference (MAC) in Winnipeg last December. “Imagine what it would have looked like if there had not been any fungicide applications out there.” What tells the real story, however, is the severity of sclerotinia infection last year, which was the highest since 2011. Measured on a scale of zero (lowest) to five (highest), the provincial average severity rate in 2016 was 3.2, with the highest in the southwest at 3.9, followed by the central region at 3.6. “A two rating could affect about a quarter of the seed formation, at three it could affect about half of the seed formation, and at four, about three-quarters of the seed formation,” said Derksen. “Having an average severity of 3.9 in the southwest is quite significant, obviously. The highest provincial average we have seen before this year was 2.6 so we are quite a bit higher than we had seen for severity in sclerotinia previously.”

Managing in 2017 With any disease it’s important to know your risk. There are a number of risk calculators available online (see sidebar) that can help farmers assess the risk of sclerotinia and forecast the likely economic impact it might have for their operation. Crop density, past rainfall, the forecast for rain, and regional risk – which for Manitoba is basically anywhere – are important to know, and rotation can help to reduce the risk of infection, but knowing previous disease levels – especially for sclerotinia – is vital. “Rotation plays a role but the sclerotinia survive in the soil for up to seven years or longer, so rotation isn’t going to have a huge impact unless you have a 10-year rotation, but those previous disease levels do have an impact,” said Derksen. “That’s important when you’re calculating your risk. It’s the top 1-1/2 inches of soil that matters most, and at 25 per cent saturation, ascospores will germinate in five hours, so it doesn’t need to be soaking wet.” The ideal conditions for ascopore germination is around 25 C, and cooler temperatures — around 20 C — are optimum for lesion development. “Once you have ascospores affecting your crop, it doesn’t need to

Holly Derksen plant pathologist with Manitoba Agriculture

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Sclerotinia risks remain high for Manitoba canola producers. PHOTO: CANOLA COUNCIL OF CANADA

be quite as warm for that lesion to spread, cooler is even better,” said Derksen. “Relative humidity over 85 per cent is best for ascospore release but once you get past that early point it doesn’t matter as much if the humidity is that high.” Hitting the recommended stage for a fungicide application – at the 20 to 50 per cent bloom stage – can be tricky. “In 2016, we had a very stagey crop so it made it tricky for farmers to get the right stage for their entire fields,” said Derksen. “The flowering period went on and on, and the conditions stayed ripe for infection, so there were growers who made a second fungicide application even later than at 50 per cent bloom. For those growers, I imagine a lot of them don’t regret that decision.” Sclerotinia-tolerant varieties can also be a part of an integrated pest management strategy. Resistant varieties can’t get the job done alone however, and a fungicide application is still very important.

Blackleg too Blackleg was the second-most-prevalent disease in Manitoba canola fields in 2016, with around 82 per cent of the fields surveyed showing some level of infection. Blackleg is present every year in Manitoba fields but usually at a low incident rate. In 2016, the incidence was down a little from the previous year to around 12 per cent, but the aim is to get it even lower, said Justine Cornelsen of the Canola Council of Canada in her presentation at MAC. New data coming out of Alberta shows how much yield loss farmers can expect as they move up the blackleg disease severity scale, which begins at zero where plants are clean and there is no disease, up to five where there is complete blackening of canola plants causing premature death. “If farmers move from a zero to one rating, they will lose anywhere from 17 to 24 per cent yield per plant,” said Cornelsen. “With a rating of just two they could lose up to 40 per cent yield. The average severity here in Manitoba is around 1.5, so farmers can expect to lose roughly 30 per cent of yield per plant. This year in Manitoba, farmers were losing around 1.5 to two bushels per acre.” Looking back over the past 20

years, the prevalence and incidence of blackleg has been slowly increasing for several reasons. One is tighter canola rotations, which may be challenging the durability of resistant varieties. There are basically two different types of resistance genes that offer protection for the canola plant in different ways. A major, qualitative gene stops the disease as soon as it attacks but it’s race specific, so has to match the race of the blackleg pathogen in the field to work. A minor, quantitative gene is broader, so it doesn’t matter what race of the pathogen is present, it will slow down the disease as it moves through the plant, reducing yield loss. A majority of our blackleg-resistant canola varieties employs a combination of major and minor genes. “Research being done at the University of Manitoba is showing a shift in the disease within our fields,” said Cornelsen. “We’re seeing a shift from avirulent to virulent pathogens. The avirulent pathogen is the ‘key’ to the ‘lock’ that opens the defence response within the plant and stops infection at the site. A virulent pathogen is aggressive and doesn’t fit the ‘lock’ quite right, so the defence response never gets started in the plant, allowing for infection. The minor gene starts pulling its own weight when the virulent form starts spreading throughout the plant. It helps to slow the rate and spread of infection and this is why we have been seeing low incidence and severity rates for blackleg.” Canada rates varieties for disease as resistant, moderately resistant, moderately susceptible, or susceptible. Australia uses a major gene labelling system so growers know what resistance gene they’re using. “They are able to then rotate their genes, so if they’re seeing a shift in the pathogen, they can move to a different resistance group and use another variety to fight and match what’s going on their field. We are in the early stages of developing a similar rating model for Canada.”

First defence Meanwhile, best management practices (BMPs) remain the first line of defence for farmers struggling with blackleg in their fields. “The BMPs are pretty well the same for a lot of our canola diseases,” said Cornelsen. “Learning to identify the disease and

A downloadable, sclerotinia treatment decision tool is available at Manitoba Agriculture’s website at the following address: • http://www.gov.mb.ca/ agriculture/business-andeconomics/financialmanagement/farm-softwareand-worksheets.html. The Canola Council of Canada has lots of information on its website at: • http://www. canolacouncil.org/canolaencyclopedia/diseases/ sclerotinia-stem-rot/. CCC also offers a downloadable sclerotinia risk assessment card here: • http://www.canolacouncil. org/publication-resources/ print-resources/cropproduction-resources/canoladisease-scouting-guide/.

getting out and checking is crucial, and agronomists should take their growers along with them, because we see a lot of misdiagnosis with blackleg attributed to sclerotinia, verticillium and other diseases.” For resistant varieties to work well, it’s crucial to make sure farmers are fighting the right pathogen. “That’s where resistance stewardship comes in,” she said. “We don’t want to abuse the genetics that we have out there, similar to what we’ve seen in Alberta with clubroot. We need to be monitoring and managing our resistant genes and varieties.” More diverse crop rotations, as new crops like soybeans become more popular, is good news to help break up disease cycles. “Biodiversity is so crucial, and if we can extend our rotations, it’s going to help a lot of our crops manage their own disease or pest problems,” said Cornelsen. Early fungicide applications are vital to be effective against blackleg. “They need to get into the field at a cotyledon to two leaf,” said Cornelsen. “Although the general recommendation is two to six leaf, if they miss the initial blackleg infection, it’s already too late. From cotyledon to six-leaf stage is when they will see yield loss at the end of the season, so that’s why an early application is important. But it’s a tough sell because you’re pretty well spraying the dirt.”

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Bee death reports continue decline: Health Canada Neonic pesticides have been widely blamed for these losses but the reality is much more complex BY ALEX BINKLEY Co-operator contributor

easures to protect pollinators from pesticide residues in dust generated by corn, soybean and canola planting have continued to reduce bee deaths during the planting season, says Health Canada. Following the introduction of the measures in 2014, the number of bee death incidents have remained well below the high levels of 2012 and 2013, the department said recently in its update on bee incident reports. The number of bee death incidents related to sprayed pesticides also dropped during 2016. However, beekeepers report incidents of strange behaviour in bee colonies in the aftermath of corn and soybean planting, the report notes. “It remains unclear if these later-season effects are a result of exposure to low levels of neonicotinoids in the hives or other factors that affect bee health such as pests and pathogens; habitat loss and food supply or hive management,” the report reads, adding Health Canada is examining the information collected in an attempt to answer these questions. Health Canada is examining bee death reports “to determine the causality of each individual incident which may conclude that factors other than pesticides contributed to the effects observed in some yards,” the update noted. It’s also looking for “potential trends and factors that may be contributing to bee incidents.” “Bee health is a complex issue and evidence suggests that bees are increasingly stressed by a combination of factors.” Agr iculture Canada lists potential risk factors as parasites, pests and pathogens, habitat loss and food supply, queen bee quality, weather, general hive management and exposure to pesticides. Neonic seed treatments used in corn, soybean and canola production have been publicly branded as the biggest threat to pollinator health although bee experts generally say the factors identified by Health Canada all play a role. Last month, Health Canada said it plans to phase out the use of the neonic imidacloprid in three to five years, and conduct special reviews of clothianidin and thiamethoxam, two other popular neonics. The department’s concern lays with the risk the pesticides “may pose to aquatic invertebrates, including insects, as they are being detected frequently in aquatic environments.” Bees were not identified as an issue in the announcement. Consultations on the imidacloprid phase-out will be held in parallel with a joint review by the Pesticide Management Regulatory Agency, the U.S. E n v i ro n m e n t a l Pro t e c t i o n Agency and the California environment agency on the impact of neonics on pollinators. It’s scheduled to be finished in 2017. Health Canada has begun a more intensive examination of bee years in Ontario in cooperation with the provincial Environment and Agriculture ministries. Results of the 2014-

“Bee health is a complex issue and evidence suggests that bees are increasingly stressed by a combination of factors.” Health Canada

15 hive-monitoring project are being analyzed. The federal department noted that even with mitigation measures in place to protect pollinators, incidents may still occur. The reports allow it “to detect adverse effects or potential risks that may not have been evident during the initial registration of a pesticide. Assessment of these incident reports may lead to additional restrictions and/or label improvements. “Of all bee incidents reported to Health Canada between 2012 and 2016 only a small percentage (three to 13 per cent), were potentially associated with spray application.” The incidents are examined and could

lead to changes in mitigation measures when the pesticide is applied. At the same time, the number of bee yards reported to have late-season effects increased to about 70 per cent of the total reports. “It remains unclear if these later-season effects are a result of exposure to low levels of neonicotinoids in the hives or other factors that affect bee health, such as pests and pathogens, habitat loss and food supply, or hive management.” Health Canada also said information collected in the hive-monitoring project will be considered along with the incident data to try to answers these questions.

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Australia is a leader in high-tech agriculture

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The country seeks to plug its shortage in rural labour with technology solutions BY CECILE LEFORT Reuters / Sydney

arts of Australia’s farming industry are rushing to recruit a new generation of tech-savvy graduates as the sector swaps its bucolic past for a future of drones, robots and automated sensors. The push comes as cutting-edge machinery is used to plug a labour shortage on the nation’s remote farms that threatens to derail its ambitions to become Asia’s food bowl. “For the first time in many years, we’re finding it easier to attract graduates because agriculture, particularly technology in agriculture, is back on the radar,” said Felicity Hennessy, general manager of innovation at agribusiness Ruralco. For years, potential recruits to Australian agriculture have been turned off by the harsh image of traditional farming, but a marked acceleration towards automation has piqued the interest of young generations, with jobs available to do everything from developing crop-protecting drones to crunching data on cattle nutrition. “The proliferation of drones and sensors are the key drive r s,” s a i d Hennessy, adding that Ruralco’s graduate program had seen a rise in the number and quality of applicants. While Australia is among the world’s leaders in robotics for outdoor use, having given birth to the first robot to round up cattle, the A$4-billion agriculture technology industry is still in its infancy. It is mainly just a few companies that are big enough to recruit. The nation’s largest cattle firm Australian Agricultural Company (AACo) is one of the local firms in the sector that has regularly been hiring techsavvy youngsters. “Interest in agriculture is rising, from engineers to sciencetype graduates,” said Gerard Davis, who heads a team of seven in an innovation depart-

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“The proliferation of drones and sensors are the key drivers.” Felicity Hennessy, Ruralco

ment at AACo that started under three years ago. Data from Rimfire Resources, a recruiting firm specialized in farming, showed 4,600 agricultural jobs were advertised on the Internet in 2016, from an average of 3,750 in the past three years. “It is difficult to say whether the increase is driven by technology, but there is a clear shift for off-the-farm roles,” said Nigel Crawley, a director at Rimfire Resources.

Down on the farm New degrees such as agri-sciences are being added by universities, with a sharp rise in students who do not have a farming background. City-born engineering student Michael Forrai had never set foot on a farm, but as part of his studies is now testing weed-spraying functions on robots in wheat fields near Emerald, a remote town in the state of Queensland. “I had never heard of

Emerald before and really would have never expected to work on a farm,” said the 30-year-old student from the University of Sydney. “Now, I see it as an amazing opportunity... I am definitely considering staying in agricultural robotics.” But competition is stiff for agricultural companies looking to recruit engineers or tech graduates. “We have to be looking all the time,” said Matt Pryor, the founder of water and livestock sensors maker Observant, citing companies in aerospace, automotive, finance, health care and e-commerce vying for the candidates. Observant provides webbased software to allow farme r s t o c h e c k w a t e r l e ve l s remotely. The system collects data from soil moisture sensors, weather stations and cameras. The 13-year-old company employs a staff of 12, having added three technicians last year. “We changed our mindset from being position focused to talent focused and that can be tough because you may take somebody before the business is ready,” said Pryor. “In a competitive market, you have to be at market price or above,” he said, declining to give more details.

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New biosensor determines when it’s time to spray BY ANGELA LOVELL Co-operator contributor

Agronomists and farmers may soon have another high-tech tool in their arsenal to help make spray decisions. Before crop diseases reach threshold levels, they monitor and detect the number of pathogen spores present in the field. Dr Susie Li, a research scientist with InnoTech Alberta, has incorporated a number of existing technologies, such as nanotechnology and Bluetooth, to develop a biosensor for real-time pathogen monitoring for sclerotinia in canola. Sclerotinia is an ongoing problem in Prairie fields and although each province has its own risk assessment and forecasting tools, there are a huge number of environmental and agronomic factors that can make it difficult for farmers to decide whether or not to spray a fungicide. If it was possible to detect the pathogen spores in field, and monitor how many are present, and when they reach the point of triggering an outbreak, it would make that spray decision easier. That’s what the biosensor does. A spore collector in the field collects pathogen spores and sends them to the biosensor at intervals. The biosensor detects the disease spores it is looking for – in this case sclerotinia – and once it detects that the level of spores is close to the level of disease outbreak, it sends a signal to the farmer’s cellphone so he or she knows it’s time to spray. Li’s team developed sclerotinia spore antibodies in the laboratory, which are bound to a gold electrode and catch the pathogen spores passing through the sensor. The number of spores collected changes the impedance of the biosignal received, and once it reaches the trigger (or threshold) level the sensor converts it to an electrical signal and transmits it to the cellphone. Researchers are not testing the biosensor under field conditions to verify its accuracy.

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Mergers could make room for small players Mergers are carefully considered, but agencies lack teeth when it comes to enforcing conditions By Shannon VanRaes

“I haven’t talked to a person yet who believes that as a result of a merger more people will be hired, that is so antithetical to what happens in mergers that it’s hard to understand that that could be the case.”

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n erosion of both re s o u rc e s a n d c l o u t limits the ability of governments to protect farmers from the effects of market concentration, a U.S. farm leader told farmers attending the recent Keystone Agricultural Producers meeting. “Enforcement is a big problem and a growing problem,” said Roger Johnson, president of the American National Farmers Union. “In the U.S., and frankly, around much of the world, you have shrinking investment going into government institutions and you also have an antiregulatory mania that is very prevalent.” Johnson spoke to producers about the effects and fallout of market concentration during Keystone Agricultural Producers annual general meeting in Winnipeg last month. He said not only are mergers becoming bigger and bigger, but regulatory bodies are becoming weaker. Companies are often allowed to merge provided they agree to meet certain requirements, such as keeping up particular infrastructure or divesting themselves of some assets, but Johnson said if companies don’t hold up their end of the bargain there is often little that can be done. “It’s a concern,” said KAP president Dan Mazier, adding he’s seen first-hand examples of companies that merge only to shutter local infrastructure they were supposed to maintain. Shawn Hashmi of the Canadian Competition Bureau

Roger Johnson

Roger Johnson speaks to KAP members in Winnipeg. Photos: Shannon VanRaes

said people who notice merger conditions are not being met should notify the bureau as an independent law enforcement agency. But exactly what actions are taken against a non-compliant company remained unclear as Hashmi explained the legal considerations faced by the bureau, describing the situation as one where they are often “handcuffed.” Exactly what percentage of proposed mergers and acquisitions are approved by the bureau also remained unclear as Hashmi sought to explain the complex burden of proof the bureau is required to provide in order to prove that a merger will damage an industry. “We can’t block every merger that results in concentration, that’s just the reality of it,” he said. Dean Harder of Lowe Farm pointed to the breakup of the American telecom giant AT&T in the early 1980s, asking if regulators in either Canada or

Shawn Hashmi of the Canadian Competition Bureau speaks to producers in Winnipeg.

the U.S. still had that kind of clout. “I think farmers are constantly getting used to being cheated in these merger deals and going, yeah, nothing I can do about it, but maybe there is more,” he said. “Is it that the organizations that exist in America, in Canada need more teeth?” Johnson said that, at least in the United States, there has been a gradual erosion of enforcement power, even though the actual laws governing competition have remained relatively unchanged since the time of Franklin D. Roosevelt. “These mergers are a very, very big problem for us,” he said. “As a result, we’re probably going to have fewer choices that are going to be available to us, which has enormous implications for anyone outside of sort of the core production area in the U.S. — the corn and bean country — everything outside of that is almost deemed as being special crop, so as con-

Canadian durum acres to decline in 2017

sequence, most of Canada falls into that category.” The potential upside is that smaller companies could move in to fill the gaps left in special crop industries, said Johnson. “If we’re g o i n g t o k e e p approving these mergers, we have to have other public policies in place that are going to encourage the development of new entrants, smaller entrants, maybe niche marketers and protect them for the kind of market power dominance that might be inclined to come from these big companies,” he said. How e v e r, c h a n g e s i n American politics could present yet another hurdle to respons i b l e re g u l a t i o n , Jo h n s o n added, noting the presidency of Donald Trump has already proven to be unpredictable. Even before Trump was inaugurated, he sat down with Bayer and Monsanto to discuss and endorse their planned merger. “It was concer ning that meeting was even allowed to proceed,” he said. “When that meeting had happened, he had still not named a secretary of agriculture, so I think a lot of folk in agriculture are thinking, wow, so he’s got time to meet with the largest seed company in the world and the largest pesticide company in

the world, that are wanting to get together… those deliberations are required to be especially non-political and very specifically focused on the facts, so that raised a bunch of other questions about what is going to happen.” It was at that meeting the heads of those companies promised to invest $8 billion in research and development if the planned merger goes forward — the same amount they are already spending on research and development, Johnson said. A promise typical of most merger proposals also emerged from the meeting, the promise of more jobs. “I haven’t talked to a person yet who believes that as a result of a merger more people will be hired, that is so antithetical to what happens in mergers that it’s hard to understand that that could be the case,” Johnson said. “You certainly got the sentiment from the crowd here that there is a sense that these things are kind of inevitable,” he said. “And that as a consequence, we as farmers, producers are going to end up paying the price no matter what happens.” shannon.vanraes@fbcpublishing.com

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Existing low-quality stocks with no markets could reduce plantings by close to a third BY PHIL FRANZ-WARKENTIN CNSC / Winnipeg

anadian farmers are sitting on large stocks of poor-quality durum, which should cut into acres seeded to the crop this spring. Durum stocks in the country, as of December 31, 2016, came in at 6.90 million tonnes, marking a new record for that date, according to Statistics Canada data going back to 1980. “It has no home; there’s no export market for it,” s a i d Mi k e Ju b i n v i l l e o f ProFarmer Canada on the countr y’s large diseaseridden durum stocks. With no offshore demand for the feed-quality durum, he said the large supplies will be metered out through d o m e s t i c feed channels over a lengthy period. Canadian durum exports to date of 2.02 million tonnes compare with the 2.33 million tonnes exported during the same period in 2015-16, accord-

“It has no home; there’s no export market for it.” Mike Jubinville ProFarmer Canada

ing to Canadian Grain Commission data. “Farmers will be carrying a lot of durum into the new crop year, and most of it will be low quality,” said Jerry Klassen, manager of Canadian operations with GAP SA Grains and Products in Winnipeg. He added that “durum acres are going to be down by about 30 per cent.” A 30 per cent drop from the 6.19 million durum acres seeded in 2016, would see an acreage base of 4.33 million acres. Agriculture and AgriFood Canada is currently forecasting a more modest decline, pegging 2017 durum area at 5.26 million acres.

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New rust strain threatens wheat crops in Europe and North Africa In 2016 thousands of hectares of wheat crops were damaged in Sicily BY UMBERTO BACCHI

“We had never seen anything like that in five or six decades.”

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new, highly destructive strain of stem rust that battered wheat crops in Sicily last year could spread across the Mediterranean in 2017, threatening harvests and the livelihood of small farmers, experts warned Feb. 3. The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) urged countries in Europe and North Africa to be vigilant to prevent possible outbreaks from spiralling into epidemics that could cut food production. In 2016 thousands of hectares of wheat crops were damaged in Sicily in one of the biggest outbreaks of stem rust to hit Europe in more than 50 years, researchers said. “We had never seen anything like that in five or six decades,” David Hodson of the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) told the Thomson Reuters Foundation by phone. A n a n a l y sis by CIMMY T and Denmark’s Aarhus University, highlighted in the journal Nature on Thursday, found the epidemics were caused by a new strain of stem rust, a fungal infection that, if left untreated, can destroy a whole crop in a few weeks. “It’s very aggressive,” said Biagio Randazzo, the agronomist who first

David Hodson International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center

A virulent new strain of stem rust has been found in Europe and could threaten crops there and in northern Africa in the coming growing season. PHOTO: USDA/ARS

detected the disease, adding that in Sicily different types of durum wheat, used to make pasta, as well as bread wheat and some qualities of oat were affected. Stem rust spores are spread by wind, and in 2017 the fungi could affect harvests in nearby countries like Greece, Albania, Libya and Tunisia, the researchers warned.

Contamination is not certain though, as the spores might have not survived this year’s harsh winter temperatures, they said. FAO plant pathologist Fazil Dusunceli said the disease is particularly worrying for smallholder farmers in North Africa, who account for a large share of wheat production in the region. Early applications of fungicides are

key to containing outbreaks, according to the research, but small farmers often lack money or expertise to use them effectively, he said. “They are more vulnerable,” he said in an interview. An additional risk was posed by the recent appearance in some areas of Europe, Africa and Asia, of another two new strains of a different wheat infection, yellow rust, although their potential impact was not yet clear, he said. “It’s more important than ever that specialists from international institutions and wheat-producing countries work together to stop these diseases in their tracks,” Dusunceli said in a statement. “We have to be swift and thorough in the way we approach this,” he added. More than one billion people in the developing world rely on wheat as a source of food and income, according to the FAO.

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Appeal Court reverses CTA rulings against CN The Federal Court of Appeal says the regulatory agency made errors in assessing car shortfalls in 2014 BY ALEX BINKLEY

The court ruled that the railway had the right to allocate cars as best it could under the circumstances it faced in the early months of 2014.

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he Federal Court of Appeal has struck down rulings by the Canadian Transportation Agency that CN breached a level-of-service obligation in early 2014. The CTA said the failure was related to supplying two Prairie grain companies with sufficient hopper cars during the frigid early months of 2014. Justice Marc Nadon ruled the CTA “made unreasonable errors of law which justify intervention on our part” in rejecting the railway’s argument it had to ration the supply of hopper cars because the cold weather disrupted rail operations. It was also struggling to move its share of the largest Prairie grain harvest ever. Nadon awarded CN legal costs in the case and instructed the CTA to reconsider the applications from Richardson International and Viterra in light of the reasons cited in a lengthy ruling loaded with legal precedents. The decision will likely become part of the mix of issues Transport Canada is wrestling with as it prepares legislation promised for the spring by Transport Minister Marc Garneau to resolve long-standing differences among shippers and the railways. Richardson, V iterra and the Western Grain Elevator Association all declined to comment on the ruling.

evaluation test to another day meaning this question remains outstanding.” The decision cited previous rulings that railways are “not bound to furnish cars at all times sufficient to meet all demands; its financial necessities are of the first order of concern and play an essential part in its operation, bound up, as they are, with its obligation to give transportation for reasonable charges. “The duty being one of reasonableness how each situation is to be met depends upon its total circumstances. The carrier must, in all respects, take reasonable steps to maintain its public function; and its liability to any person damaged by such a cessation or refusal of services must be determined by what the railway, in the light of its knowledge of the facts, as, in other words, they reasonably appear to it, has effectively done or can effectively do to meet and resolve the situation.”

The Canadian Transportation Agency has been told to reconsider level-of-service complaints against CN after the original findings were struck down in court. PHOTO: CANADIAN NATIONAL

The court noted that as a result of the record 2013 harvest, CN implemented a car-rationing methodology and assigned a percentage of its available rail car supply. There were times during the fall and early winter when the companies didn’t receive their rationed share of hoppers, the court noted. Then the frigid conditions set in and CN had to shorten trains and operate at lower speeds for safety reasons. It further reduced the allocation of cars. In October 2014, the CTA said it could not intervene in a com-

plaint from Louis Dreyfus about CN’s failure to meet cars promised under a confidential contract. Dreyfus took its case to the Federal Court of Appeal, which later ruled CN was obligated to compensate the grain company under the terms of the contract. Richardson and Viterra, which didn’t have confidential contracts, filed complaints that CN had not complied with its levelof-service obligation by failing to provide the required hoppers over an extended period of time. The CTA analyzed the railway’s allocation plans under a threestep evaluation it used in the

Dreyfus case, which considers the reasonableness of the service request, whether the railway fulfilled it and if it didn’t, why not. It decided that CN arbitrarily undersupplied the companies breaching its level-of-service obligation. The court ruled that the railway had the right to allocate cars as best it could under the circumstances it faced in the early months of 2014. Ian MacKay, an Ottawa lawyer who specializes in transportation law, said the court didn’t rule “on the validity of the agency’s three-step level-of-service

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Preserve natural habitat and enjoy free pest control Predatory and parasitic insects can contribute to pest suppression for your crops

The more diverse, natural habitat farmers have around their crop fields, the better level of pest control they can expect.

BY ANGELA LOVELL Co-operator contributor

est control services provided by naturally occurring, beneficial insects save growers in the United States around US$4.5 billion per year. Add that to the just over U S $ 3 - m i l l i o n benefit they provide through pollination of crops, and these are pretty valuable critters to have on the farm. New research at the University of Manitoba is trying to find out more about how the landscape, different crops, and movement patterns of predator and parasitic insects affect the degree of suppression of crop pests.

Residences required Researchers already know that most predator insects such as lady beetles and lacewings find places to complete their life cycles outside of crop fields. “Many insects find residencies outside the field for most of the season,” said entomologist Alejandro Costamagna of the University of Manitoba in a recent presentation to t h e Ma n i t o b a A g r o n o m i s t Conference in Winnipeg. “Some are over wintering sites, moderate microclimates, alternative prey or hosts, or host plants, and nectar or pollen sources are very important for parasitoids to have enough energy to find their prey.” Several studies in different areas of the world have shown that the more diverse, natural habitat farmers have around their crop fields, the better

Green lacewings are an effective biocontrol for soybean aphid in Manitoba fields. PHOTO: CREATIVE COMMONS/ALVESGASPAR

level of pest control they can expect. A German study found that there was less crop damage by herbivore insect pests in crops in areas that had a higher percentage of noncrop areas than in areas with fewer non-crop areas. “Ha v i n g n o n - c ro p h a b i tats in the landscape within one to two kilometres of the field explained most of the parasitism and reduction in herbivory, said Costamagna. “Co m p l e x i t y i n t h e l a n d scape will increase, in general, responses associated with natural enemies. They are more abundant, more diverse, and exert more control of pests.” Costamagna has been conducting research into suppression of soybean aphids in Manitoba using common predator insects such as lady beetles and green and brown lacewings. Soybean aphids are a huge problem in the U.S.

Midwest, and although there have been a few outbreaks in Manitoba over the past 10 years, they are a sporadic issue. Even though levels of these natural enemies are generally quite low in Manitoba fields, the study found they still did a good job of controlling small colonies of soybean aphids. When natural enemies were completely excluded, u s i n g e xc l u s i o n c a g e s o n some plants, aphid populations doubled in one week and came close to threshold levels. The researchers also found that the level of control significantly interacts with the landscape, and the intensity of predation was not the same across all the fields.

More cereals, fewer aphids When there are more cereals on the landscape more predation on aphids was observed, but the opposite is true for

canola — the more canola on the landscape, the lower the predation on aphids. This is fairly understandable given that the study found green lacewings the most effective natural enemy in reducing aphid numbers, followed by lady beetles and brown lacewings. “It makes perfect sense with what we know about the biology of the main predators,” said Costamagna. “The more cereals you have the more green lacewings and lady beetles you will have. By the time soybean aphids arrive, there will be populations of lacewings and lady beetles moving out of the crop areas looking for natural habitat and that’s when they will find the few aphids in growers’ soybean fields and keep the levels below thresholds.” These are services that are costing growers nothing, so

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The organization says the message was premature and did not represent departmental policy CHICAGO / Reuters

he U.S. Department of Agriculture said Jan. 24 that an internal email sent to staff at its Agricultural Research Service unit calling for a suspension of “publicfacing documents,” including news releases and photos, was flawed and that new guidance has been sent out to replace it. The ARS focuses on scientific research into the main i s s u e s f a c i n g a g r i c u l t u re, including long-term climate c h a n g e. Pre s i d e n t D o n a l d Tr u m p h a s cast doubt on whether man-made climate change is real and has railed a g a i n s t f o r m e r p re s i d e n t Barack Obama’s effor ts to combat it. “This internal email was released without departmental direction, and prior to departmental guidance being issued,” USDA said in a statement. “ARS will be providing updated direction to its staff.” It said peer-reviewed scientific papers from the unit should not be blocked. “ARS values and is committed to maintaining the free flow of information between our scientists and the American public.” The original email, sent Jan. 23, said: “Starting immediately and until further notice, ARS will not release any public-facing documents. This includes, but is not limited to, news releases, photos, fact sheets, news feeds, and social media content.” USDA officials said that after the email was sent, acting USDA Deputy Secretary Michael L. Young sent out a three-page memo to USDA agency department heads and other key agency officials outlining the interim procedures staff should follow. A copy of the interim procedures memo, dated Jan. 23 and seen by Reuters, shows many of the steps reflect either the same or similar measures taken by the previous administration. Reuters also saw a memo, dated Jan. 22, 2009, that was sent to agency officials by former agriculture secretary Tom Vilsack. The 2017 memo, however, differs in two main areas. It centralizes the agency’s media inquiries and social media presence through the Office of the Secretar y. As part of that, the memo asks USDA agencies to “review their websites, blog posts and other social media and, consistent with direction you will receive from the Office of Communication, remove references to policy priorities and initiatives of the previous administration.” It also rescinds the ability of USDA agencies to close an office or notify local delegations of office closures.

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From farm implements to home convenience Maytag is a home appliance giant now but it started out making farm implements Frederick Maytag originally saw home washing machines as a way to make money during periods of slow sales for farm equipment.

BY BARB GALBRAITH Co-operator contributor

h e n yo u h e a r t h e name Maytag, do you remember your grandfather’s Maytag tractor? How about the family Maytag car or light truck? No? That could be because the company that began as a farm implement and vehicle manufacturer eventually focused solely on home appliances. In 1893, Frederick Louis Maytag and three partners s t a r t e d t h e Pa r s o n s Ba n d Cutter & Self-Feeder Co. By 1902, they were the world’s largest self-feeder manufacturer. As well, they made a short-lived tractor and a corn husker/shredder. The much-proclaimed Maytag attitude about quality stems from the corn h u s k e r, i r o n i c a l l y n a m e d Success. Of such poor quality, it required Maytag to make numerous trips to farmers’ fields for repairs. Due to this, he resolved that his future products would always be dependable. Frederick Maytag originally saw home washing machines as a way to make money during periods of slow sales for farm equipment. By 1907, he had bought out his partners, changed the name to Maytag Washing Machine Company and built his first innovative washer. A hand crank forced the laundry against the ridged sides of the wooden tub — a ra d i c a l i m p rove m e n t ove r what was available. By 1911, the company offered an electric version which freed homemakers from manual operation of the crank. These early appliances weren’t really labour-saving d e v i c e s by t o d a y ’s s t a n d ards, but did make the work a little easier. Washing previously involved either a stick or plunger to push laundry around the tub, a scrub board and a bar of soap. But hand or motor cranked, the tub still had to be filled. Few farms had an indoor pump. A trip outside to the well or pump meant hauling heavy buckets. Hot water required either a wood fire outside or a stove inside. Then there was the backbreaking effort of wringing out the laundry before it could be hung to dry. Mechanical hand wringers had been around since the 1860s. Once power washers became available, the accompanying wringers were also powered and there-

Most of us think of the Maytag man and reliable home appliances, not tractors and farm implements, when we hear the company's name. PHOTO: MAYTAG

A corn husker that constantly broke down caused Frederick Maytag to vow to produce top-quality products, leading to the company's reputation for bulletproof designs like this early washing machine. PHOTO: CREATIVE COMMONS/ADAM J VOGT

fore quite dangerous as those with crushed hands and arms found out. In the June 26, 1912 issue of The Grain Guide, women’s editor Francis Marion Beynon wrote an editorial (Five Valiant Ser vants Wanting Countr y E m p l oy e e ) p r o m o t i n g t h e merits of modern appliances to farm women. These were the gasoline stove, vacuum cleaner, dishwasher, Hoosier Kitchen Cabinet (built-in storage was not common) and the

new power washer. Beynon seemed to ignore the fact that most farm women could not afford even one, let alone all five. As well, an electric appliance would require a power plant at about an additional $400 installed. By comparison, the average cost of farmland in Manitoba in 1910 was only $28.94 per acre. (According to the Bank of Canada inflation calculator, $400 in 1914 would be comparable to $8,432.79 in

2016.) For this reason, Maytag developed a version with a gas-driven engine in 1915. Maytag continued to improve its product. In 1919, the company offered its first aluminum tub. In 1922, the Gyrofoam reduced wear and tear on clothes by being the first washer with an agitator at the bottom. With this, Maytag shot from the 38th largest U.S. washing machine manufacturer to first place and ceased selling farm implements.

The company came up with two more big innovations. The Maytag Meat Grinder attachment was advertised as being able to grind meat, nuts, fruit and relish at two lbs. per hour — horrendously slow by today’s standards, but life changing for homemakers at the time. To use it, the homemaker removed the wringer from the power washer and attached the grinder to the motor-driven shaft. To use the Maytag Butter Churn attachment, the operator removed the agitator from its shaft and dropped in the churn. These did not come as standard equipment with any machine, but were sold extra to fit certain models. These days, when people hear the Maytag name, most think of the bored repairman in the TV commercials. “Ol’ Lonely,” as he came to be known, is the longest-running live ad character on television, turning 50 years old in 2017. He personifies the dependability Frederick Maytag was determined to provide his customers with all those years ago.

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Prairie fare Oats after breakfast This healthy dietary choice doesn’t just have to be limited to the breakfast table BY LORRAINE STEVENSON Co-operator staff

ardly anyone says ‘porridge’ anymore. It’s a plain, old word, like grits or gruel or frumenty. For most of us it means, simply, boiled oats, a rather humble meal. Englishman Samuel Johnson, who had something to say about everything, once called oats “the grain, which in England is generally given to horses, but in Scotland appears to support the people.” The Scotsman’s retort was that was why England had good horses, and Scotland had good men. We may not call it porridge, but we certainly still eat it. For many of us, the day starts with a bowl of oatmeal and we’re better for it. Oats are a feast of fibre, as scores of studies have shown, keeping us full longer and our cholesterol in check too. But instant, quick-cooked, rolled or steel-cut oats for breakfast is by no means the only way to eat oats. Well-documented claims on the health benefits from eating oats have resulted in loads of new recipe ideas for taking oats long past breakfast. There’s good reason to eat more; one cup of cooked instant oatmeal at breakfast has approximately four grams of fibre. But if the rest of our daily diet is low in fibre,

This delicious loaf is a great way to eat more oats. PHOTO: POGA

Saskatoon oat and seed bread 1 c. oat bran 1/2 c. quick-cooking oats 1/2 c. whole wheat flour 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 1/3 c. ground brown or golden flaxseed 1/3 c. lightly packed brown sugar 1/4 c. unsalted, toasted sunflower seeds 1/4 c. unsalted, toasted pumpkin seeds

Oats are a versatile food that can be eaten at any meal or in snacks of all types. PHOTO: THINKSTOCK

that’s not enough. The Mayo Clinic recommends that men and women under the age of 50 consume 38 and 25 g of fibre a day, respectively. Men and women who are 51 and older should be consuming 30 and 21 g of fibre a day. Here’s a couple of recipes to encourage you to try oats in new ways. I stopped

Preheat oven to 350 F and position rack in the centre of the oven. In a large bowl, combine oat bran, oats, flour, ground flaxseed, salt, baking powder, brown sugar, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, whole flaxseed, sesame seeds and poppy seeds. Mix well. In another bowl, whisk buttermilk, egg and oil. Add to dry ingredients. Stir until moistened. Gently stir in saskatoon berries. Spoon batter into a 9x5-inch loaf pan that has been sprayed with a non-stick cooking spray. Bake 50 to 60 minutes or until wooden skewer inserted in the centre of the loaf comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to cooking rack. Cool completely before slicing or wrapping. To toast seeds: Preheat oven to 350 F. Combine sunflower and pumpkin seeds in pie plate. Toast 3 minutes, stir, toast 3 minutes, stir again. If needed, toast another 2 to 3 minutes until lightly browned. Yield: 1 loaf (16 slices) Bread may be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days or frozen for up to 2 months. Recipe courtesy of Prairie Oat Growers Association and SaskFlax

by the Prairie Oat Growers Association’s booth at Ag Days where they were handing out these giveaway recipe cards. I’ve already baked this beautiful bread recipe and promise it won’t last long in your household. You’ll find more oat recipes at www. poga.ca.

1/2 c. white wine (*) 1/2 c. frozen baby peas, thawed 1 tbsp. chopped fresh herbs such as rosemary, thyme, parsley, dill 2 tbsp. ground flaxseed 1 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese

In a medium pan, over medium heat, sauté diced onion in oil for 1 minute. Add oats, cook and stir 3 minutes until starting to lightly toast and smell nutty. Add 1/2 cup hot broth, stirring constantly until liquid is absorbed. Repeat with another 1/2 cup doing the same until you’ve added a total of 2-1/2 cups. Add peas and herbs. Stir in wine, cook and stir until wine is absorbed. Risotto is served el dente. Taste and check texture, adding more broth and cooking a few more minutes if needed. Remove from heat, stir in ground flaxseed and Parmesan. Yield: 3 cups

Variations: 1/2 c. diced zucchini, edamame, etc. 1/2 c. sliced mushrooms 1/4 c. chopped sun-dried tomatoes

2 tbsp. whole brown or golden flaxseed 2 tbsp. poppy seeds

Oat risotto

(*) Wine may be substituted with 1/2 cup of chicken broth.

1-1/4 c. 1 per cent buttermilk

1 small onion, diced

1 large egg, beaten

1 tbsp. canola oil

Risotto should be served a little on the soupy side, not thick like porridge.

2 tbsp. canola oil

1 c. steel-cut oats

2/3 c. fresh saskatoon berries or frozen, thawed and drained

3 c. low-sodium chicken broth, heated

2 tbsp. sesame seeds

Recipe courtesy of Prairie Oat Growers Association and SaskFlax

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ndrew Jackson eased his pickup truck into his usual parking spot in front of the café and turned off the engine. A strong north wind blew the falling snow across the windshield where it immediately began to pile up around the wipers. “Ugh,” said Rose, who was in the passenger seat next to Andrew. “I don’t want to open the door. The wind is going to hurt my face. Let’s just go back home.” “I know how you feel, love,” said Andrew. “But Grant and Karen are already here, waving at us through the window, so leaving now would be a tad awkward. Also, I really want some sausage and eggs. And coffee.” “Ah yes, coffee,” said Rose. “That’s the motivation I need.” She pulled the hood of her parka around her face and opened her door. “Let’s make a dash for it.” “Well, look what the cat dragged in.” Grant Toews spoke with a grin as Andrew and Rose seated themselves at the table by the window, where Grant and his wife Karen were already well into their first cups of coffee. “Better late than never.” “That’s what they say,” said Andrew. “Although it depends where you’re going I suppose.” “Speaking of going,” said Rose, “weren’t the two of you going to be in Las Vegas this weekend? Don’t tell me you stayed here in this frigid wasteland just so you could have breakfast with us? When you could be lounging by a pool in the hot sun of Nevada?” “Breakfast with you is a definite draw,” said Karen. “Especially when you stack it up against a Celine Dion show.” “I hear you,” said Andrew. “It’s one of the reasons I hesitate to vacation in Vegas. I’m afraid I might suddenly find myself at Celine’s show. And equally afraid that I might enjoy it. All my street cred would go down the drain.” “I know, right?” said Grant. “It’s hard to maintain that Canadian disdain for her when you’re faced with the undeniable reality of how she can sing. Best just to stay away.” “So that’s why you didn’t go to Vegas?” said Rose. “To avoid Celine Dion?”

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Karen shook her head. “Full disclosure,” she said, “we were actually planning to see her show. But we weighed the pros and cons and decided that maybe it wasn’t the absolute best time to fly to the U.S.” “Who needs to go to Vegas when you can watch the whole circus on TV every night on the news?” said Grant. Andrew picked up the coffee cup that had just appeared on the table in front of him. “Those are very valid points,” he said. “Celine Dion notwithstanding, what you really want to be avoiding in the United States now is the airports.”

“That was our conclusion,” said Grant. He paused for a second. “And who would ever have thought that we’d be cancelling a trip to the U.S. because of political instability, eh? Weird.” “I would have,” said Andrew. “I’ve always thought the American system was insane and couldn’t possibly sustain itself in the long run and would eventually be corrupted by corporate greed and ideological dogmatism to the point where it would vote itself right out of existence.” “No you haven’t,” said Rose. “You’ve never thought that.” “You’re right,” said Andrew. “I haven’t. But it sounds pretty good when I say it now, right?” “That depends on your definition of good,” said Karen. “I’d say it sounds more accurate than good.” “Still, it’s a shame to cancel a holiday for any reason,” said Rose. “Are you just going to stay home then?” “If by home you mean in Canada, then yes,” said Karen. “But not home home. We’re going to Whistler.” “Oh nice!” said Rose. “I’ve always wanted to go to Whistler!” “Well, you can’t come,” said Karen. “No offence.” “What?” said Rose. “Are you afraid I’d kill the romantic vibe?” “Yes,” said Karen. “Yes I am.” “I totally would too,” said Rose. “I know,” said Karen. “And we’ve rented such a nice private chalet, with a hot tub and a sauna and two fireplaces. And a king-size bed.” “Two fireplaces are so important,” said Andrew. “That way if you have a fight you can each go sulk in front of your own fireplace. It’s doubly romantic.” “Good thinking,” said Grant. “I hadn’t even thought of that. Ouch,” he added as Karen kicked him under the table. “We’re definitely not going to have any fights though.” “That’s right,” said Karen. “I hope it’s not too cold,” said Rose. “If it’s not nice outside, we’ll stay inside,” said Karen. “So Canadian, eh?” said Andrew. “Eh.” said Grant. “Absolutely.”

Bridal veil — a light and airy plant The fine-textured foliage will cascade down and lighten up the look of your indoor displays By Albert Parsons Freelance contributor

any of the foliage plants that we have indoors, such as Chinese evergreens and pothos, are what I call “heavy” plants in that they are quite substantial; their foliage consists of fairly large leaves and their stems are thick. To add a lighter touch to the interior landscape, there are others that have a more finely textured foliage that appears light and airy, providing contrast to the heavier plants. One of these light and airy plants is Tahitian bridal veil, Gibasis geniculata, or more commonly called bridal veil. It is a hanging plant, suitable for growing in a hanging basket but can also be placed on a pedestal where it will cascade down. Bridal veil is not a large plant; its stems reach a length of just 30 cm and if it is grown in a very large pot, the whole plant might get 60 cm wide. Using a smaller pot containing fewer individual plants will create a smaller specimen, so the size of the arrangement can be somewhat controlled by the size of the container. The leaves remind me of the foliage of tradescantia; both being oval and pointed, albeit the leaves of bridal veil are much smaller — only about two cm long — while the leaves of tradescantia are much larger. Although the shape of the leaves is similar and they are both green on top and purple on the undersides, the two plants are not related.

The small olive-green leaves of bridal veil are stemless, being attached directly to fine, wiry stems that cascade down, creating a mass of airy foliage. It likes bright, indirect light, however, indoors during the winter it will perform well in front of a sunny window as the weak winter sun will suit it just fine. It is advisable to move it away from the window as the sun gets stronger toward spring. If bridal veil gets adequate light, it will bloom almost continually all year. The flowers are insignificant when looked at individually, but when the plant is covered with flowers a gauzy effect is created that is indeed like a veil. The blooms are tiny, white, three-petalled flowers that are produced at both the tips of the stems and also at the leaf junctions along the length of the stems. When coupled with the fine, airy foliage, a cascade of flower-dotted greenery is created. Loose, well-drained soil is best as this plant is subject to root rot if it is overwatered or if its container does not have proper drainage. Even if the pot has good drainage holes, it is wise to provide extra drainage by placing some stones or broken pottery in the bottom of the pot under the piece of landscape fabric or coffee filter or whatever material is used to keep the holes free of soil. The plant likes its soil to be moderately moist so watering enough to moisten the soil, but not so much as to drench it is recommended. A weak application of 20-20-20 soluble plant food can be used a couple of times during the year — preferably in

The small olive-green leaves of bridal veil are attached directly to fine, wiry stems. PHOTO: ALBERT PARSONS

spring and late summer as growth will slow during the winter months. Plants that are a bit fussy about how much water they receive often benefit from being watered from the bottom. This can be difficult to do if the plant is grown as a hanging one unless the container

has a reservoir built into its base to which water can be added. A specimen displayed on a plant stand, however, might have its container sitting in a deep saucer which can be used to water the plant from the bottom. Don’t put too much in the saucer, as this will cause the pot to sit in excess water for long periods of time. Just pour enough into the saucer so that the water is all absorbed by the soil within an hour. Bridal veil is a native of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands; a tropical plant that likes to be kept warm, although it does not appreciate extremely high temperatures and the foliage will turn brown if exposed to heat for a lengthy period. The plant is perfectly happy in normal room temperatures and is not usually bothered by insect pests, although aphids and scale will attack it occasionally. Examine carefully on a regular basis to detect trouble. If the plant suddenly starts to look bedraggled or unhappy, that can also indicate the presence of insects. If a plant gets too large, it can be cut back without harming it — in fact, it does not object to being pruned to shape it. The cuttings obtained from pruning can be planted to create new plants, either by rooting in water or planting directly into a damp planting medium. Ten slips in an eight-inch container will create a nice full pot. Bridal veil is a lovely delicate-looking plant and its filmy cascade of foliage and flowers is indeed reminiscent of a bride’s veil. Albert Parsons writes from Minnedosa, Manitoba

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Bittersweet Trails — a labour of love

Located near Rossendale, Man. they were originally developed in the ’70s and are now tended by dedicated volunteers

Clearing the trails after a heavy, wet snowfall. GAMACHE PHOTOS

By Donna Gamache Freelance contributor

he Bittersweet CrossC o u n t r y Tr a i l s n e a r Rossendale, Manitoba have been a labour of love for two families: the Woodwards and the McMasters. Situated in the Assiniboine River valley, about 50 km SW of Portage la Prairie on Highway 242 between Highways 1 and 2, these trails were originally the inspiration of Margaret and Hartley Woodward. The couple planned and developed ski trails over many years, beginning in the early 1970s, with the trailhead beginning at the Woodward farmyard. Hartley brought in an old cabin and fixed it up to serve as a ski hut. He worked on grooming and

maintaining the trails for more than 40 years, officially “retiring” in 2015, although he continues to help out when needed. Now past 90, he still skis regularly, and is an inspiration to younger skiers. In 1 9 9 6 a s e c o n d c o u ple became involved in the Bittersweet project. Don and Ardythe McMaster, retired teachers from Winnipeg, bought nearby land and built their dream home there, and soon began helping Hartley further the ski trails. Two other neighbours agreed to let their land be used, and some Crown land was also added in to extend the trails. T h e we s t e r n s e c t i o n o f Bittersweet — the hilliest part — crosses the McMasters’ land and they have worked hard to extend the trails into this area. In the off-season, with the help

A well-groomed trail.

of family and other volunteers, they work at improving the trails — clearing debris, cutting new trail sections, removing stumps, and building a necessary bridge. In the 2007-08 season, skate trails were added. There are now about 12 km of skate trails, as well as 21 km of classic trails. Several years ago the McMasters bought a small old house, turned it into the Bittersweet Nordic Centre, and created a second entrance to the trails — the Oak Meadows Trailhead. Since then, they have dedicated most weekend afternoons to having the centre open, with water, coffee and cookies on hand to greet skiers. A new Terrain Park has also been developed near the centre and used by “jackrabbit” skiers. Another McMaster project is the annual non-competitive

loppet, (a long-distance crosscountry ski event) held for the last several years on the Sunday of the Louis Riel long weekend. This year’s loppet is planned for February 19, and all skiers are invited to take part. The Bittersweet Trails always involve a lot of volunteer work, but 2016 was exceptional. In July a massive windstorm tore through the area and over 400 trees fell across the trails. With many volunteer hours the trails were cleaned up by the end of summer. Then in early December, heavy, wet snow coupled with more wind brought down many more trees. The chainsaw crew of volunteers went to work once again to clear the area. Windstorms in later December and heavy Christmas snowfalls created additional work.

This year’s loppet is planned for February 19, and all skiers are invited to take part.

Volunteers persisted and recent reports say that the skiing is wonderful, and the scenery — with the excess snow piled on the blown-over trees — is definitely worth a visit. For more information about the trails, see http://www. ccsam.ca/snow-reports/ central-manitoba/bittersweet/). Donna Gamache writes from MacGregor, Manitoba.

This Old Elevator

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

An 82,000-bushel grain elevator at Shortdale, on the CNR Togo Subdivision in what is now the Municipality of Roblin, was built in 1933 by United Grain Growers. It was demolished in November 1995, one of the last vestiges of a once-thriving community that boasted a blacksmith, three general stores, pool hall, two dance halls, school, and 200 inhabitants. The last buildings were destroyed by a grass fire in April 2007. Photo: UGG Photo Collection, U of M Archives

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A yeast by any other name...

Science promises yeast as a source for sweet smells, but farmers may wrinkle their noses “So many speciality ingredients come from plants or animals that are rare, or disappearing or really not as sustainable as they need to be in the future.”

BY ALEX WHITING ROME / Thomson Reuters Foundation

cientists are predicting that the familiar taste of vanilla or smell of roses, along with thousands of other scents and flavours, will increasingly come from a very unfamiliar source — yeast — a trend that is worrying some farming experts. A revolution in science means the DNA of plants can be transferred into yeast, bacteria or algae which can produce the required ingredient in laboratories within days. The compounds they produce are the same as those made by the original plants. Although only a few are on the market now, the number will increase, say the companies making them. “It is absolutely something that is here to stay,” said Stephan Herrera, vice-president, strategy and public affairs, at biotech Evolva, which has put a handful of the products on the market since 2015. “So many speciality ingredients come from plants or animals that are rare, or disappearing or really not as sustainable as they need to be in the future,” he told the Thomson Reuters Foundation, citing sandalwood and agarwood trees. Evolva produces valencene which originates from oranges and nootkatone — which comes from grapefruit, the bark of Alaska yellow cedar and other sources. It is exploring making sandalwood, agarwood, saffron and other scents and flavours.

Farmers affected But some agriculture experts are concerned that farmers may lose

Stephan Herrera Evolva

extract from a plant, why would you not go the cheaper route if you were producing the perfume?” he said.

Sugar fix Biotechnology could soon replace roses and other natural scents with a chemical compound grown from yeast or bacteria that is virtually indistinguishable. PHOTO: REUTERS/Jose Miguel Gomez

their livelihoods as a result of the new technology. “ What happens to the farmers who grow the crops in developing countries? Are they able to gain employment in this new industry? Probably not,” said Chikelu Mba, a specialist in seeds and plant genetic re s o u rc e s a t t h e U N Fo o d a n d Agriculture Organization (FAO). Shalmali Guttal, executive director of Focus on the Global South, Thailand, an activist think-tank, is also worried about the impact on farmers. “Flavours and fragrances come from plants that rural peoples have cultivated for generations — even centuries — in different parts of the world,” she said.

“ They are the results of local knowledge, science and technology, and are important sources of income to tens of thousands of small-scale farmers.” But Evolva said it would not be putting farmers out of business. Cheap, artificial versions of some ingredients — including vanillin, nootkatone, oudh and sandalwood — are already made using petrochemicals and are the main competition for companies like Evolva, not farmers, Herrera said. But the FAO’s Mba said the new products would affect farmers. “If there is no difference between perfume that is extracted from a massively cultured (bacterium) in the laboratory, and the essential oil you can

Yeast, bacteria and algae feed on sugar to produce the plant compounds, in a fermentation process similar to that used to make beer. So m e a c t i v i s t s a re c o n c e r n e d about the environmental impact of growing large quantities of sugar to feed the expanding industry. But the companies making the products say there is a surplus of sugar, and the land currently used to grow plants for the flavours and scents could instead be used for food. Toine Janssen, head of Isobionics, which produces valencene said it took about four kg of sugar to make one kg of the ingredient — or about 160,000 oranges. Herrera said that, in future, waste may be used instead of sugar to feed the process. “That has already been happening, but it’s not really economical just yet,” he said.

World temperatures hit new high in 2016 for third year in a row

The temperatures are far about the 20th-century average and are creeping close to the ceiling set in the Paris climate agreement BY ALISTER DOYLE Reuters / Environment correspondent/OSLO

orld temperatures hit a record high for the third year in a row in 2016, creeping closer to a ceiling set for global warming with extremes including unprecedented heat in India and ice melt in the Arctic, U.S. government agencies said Jan. 18. The data, supported by findings from other organizations, was issued two days before the inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump, who questions whether climate change has a human cause. Average surface temperatures over land and the oceans in 2016 were 0.94 C (1.69 F) above the 20th-century average of 13.9 C (57.0 F), according to the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). U.S. space agency NASA re p o r t e d a l m o s t i d e n t i c a l

“We don’t expect record years every year, but the ongoing long-term warming trend is clear.” Gavin Schmidt Goddard Institute for Space Studies, NASA

data, and the U.K. Met Office and University of East Anglia, which also track global temp e r a t u r e s f o r t h e Un i t e d Nations, said 2016 was the hottest year on record. Temperatures, lifted both by man-made greenhouse gases and a natural El Niño event that released heat from the Pacific Ocean last year, beat the previous record in 2015, when 200 nations agreed a plan to limit global warming. That peak had in turn eclipsed 2014. “ We don’t expect record y e a r s e v e r y y e a r, b u t t h e ongoing long-term warm-

ing trend is clear,” said Gavin Schmidt, director of NASA’s Goddard Institute for Space Studies. Global temperature records date back to the 1880s. Temperatures are unlikely to set a new peak in 2017 after the El Niño faded, even as greenhouse gases from burning fossil fuels keep building up in the atmosphere, led by China and the United States. Piers Forster, climate expert at the University of Leeds, said this year was likely to be cooler. “However, unless we have a major volcanic eruption, I expect the record to

be broken again within a few years,” he said. Ash from big eruptions can dim sunlight.

Natural disasters Among last year’s extreme w e a t h e r e v e n t s , w i l d f i re s in Alberta were the costliest natural disaster in Canada’s history while Phalodi in west India recorded a temperature of 51 C (123.8 F) on May 19, a national record. North America also had its warmest year on record, the Great Barrier Reef off Australia suffered severe damage from rising temperatures, and sea ice in both the Arctic Ocean and around Antarctica is at record lows for mid-January. At a conference in Paris in late 2015, governments agreed a plan to phase out fossil fuels this century and shift to renewable energies such as wind and solar power. They agreed to limit warming to “well below” 2 C (3.6 F) above pre-industrial times,

while pursuing efforts for 1.5 C (2.7 F). By that yardstick, the rise stood at about 1.1 C (2.0 F) in 2016. “Long-term indicators of human-caused climate change reached new heights in 2016,” Petteri Taalaas, head of the UN’s World Meteorological Organization said, referring to rising levels of carbon dioxide and methane. Trump, who has described climate change as a hoax, has threatened to cancel the Paris Agreement and shift to exploiting cheap domestic coal, oil and gas. At a meeting in Marrakesh days after Tr u m p’s v i c t o r y, h ow e v e r, almost 200 nations said it was an “urgent duty” to combat climate change. “The hottest year on record is such a clear warning siren that even President Trump cannot ignore,” said Mark Maslin, professor of climatology at University College London.

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Worried about Trump, asylum seekers walk cold road to Canada

Rural Manitoba has seen a number of people braving frigid weather in a bid to enter Canada By Rod Nickel and Anna Mehler Paperny Reuters

efugees in the United States fearing a worsening climate of xenophobia in the wake of a divisive U.S. presidential campaign are flocking to Canada in growing numbers. Manitoba’s Welcome Place refugee agency helped 91 claimants between Nov. 1 and Jan. 25 — more than the agency normally sees in a year. Most braved the freezing Prairie winter to walk into Canada. “We haven’t had something before like this,” said Maggie Yeboah, president of the Ghanaian Union of Manitoba, which has helped refugees get medical attention and housing. “We don’t know what to do.” A temporary restraining order by a U.S. judge of President Donald Trump’s executive order that blocked nationwide the implementation of key parts of the travel ban has provided a reprieve for refugees trying to come to the United States. But Canadian advocacy organizations are bracing for a greater influx of asylum seekers, driven in part by the contrast between the ruling Liberal government’s acceptance of Syrian refugees in Canada with Trump’s anti-foreigner rhetoric. “They will make a dash for Canada, whether they are going to go through cold weather to die or not,” said Abdikheir Ahmed, a Somali immigrant in Winnipeg who helps refugees make claims. Since late summer, 27 men from

Ghana walked to Manitoba from the United States, Yeboah said. Two lost all their fingers to frostbite in December and nearly froze to death. More than 7,000 refugee applicants entered Canada in 2016 through land ports of entry from the United States, up 63 per cent from the previous year, according to Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). Over 2,000 more entered “irregularly” during a similar time period, without official authorization, such as across unmonitored fields. Four hundred and thirty asylum seekers crossed Manitoba’s border irregularly in the first nine months of 2016-17, up from 340 the entire previous year, CBSA said. “The U.S. presidential campaign, putting undocumented immigrants and refugees in the spotlight, terrified them,” said Ghezae Hagos, counsellor at Welcome Place. “The election and inauguration of Mr. Trump appears to be the final reason for those who came mostly last month.” In Quebec, 1,280 refugee claimants irregularly entered between April 2016 and January 2017, triple the previous year’s total. In British Columbia and Yukon, 652 people entered Canada irregularly in 2016, more than double the previous year. More of these people would enter at border crossings, advocates say, if Canada didn’t have a policy of turning many of them away when they do. The 2004 Canada-U.S. Safe Third Country Agreement requires people to apply for

asylum in the first of the two countries they arrive in. Advocates argue the agreement inadvertently encourages people to dangerously sneak into Canada and make a claim rather than be rebuffed at the border. If the government doesn’t abandon this agreement, they say, it could find itself in court. T h e n u m b e r o f re f u g e e a p p l i cants crossing the land border under exceptions to the Safe Third Country Agreement has risen by 16 per cent in the first nine months of 2016 compared to the same time period the year before. In Buffalo, New York, hundreds of people are streaming through Vive, a shelter that helps refugee applicants to Canada. Vive’s client numbers, including longtime U.S. residents and refugees, spiked last summer and have stayed consistently high since — two or three times what they’d normally see a year or two ago. Vive’s Canadian service manager Mariah Walker expects to see even more. “Clients are definitely spooked by (Trump’s) executive orders,” said Walker.

Canadian welcome Prime Minister Trudeau took office in 2015 on a commitment to admit tens of thousands of Syrian refugees. “While the majority of the world is turning their backs and building walls, the fact that Trudeau took this bold humanitarian goal put us on the map,” said Chris Friesen, director of settlement services at Immigrant Services Society of British Columbia. But this year, Canada plans to take only 7,500 government-assisted refu-

gees — less than half last year’s number. People eager to sponsor refugees find themselves waiting years to do so. A n i s a Hu s s e i n , 2 0 , a n d Ly a a n Mohammed, 19, hired a smuggler to take them from Somalia to Minneapolis in August, where they planned to settle in a large Somali community. But Trump’s anti-refugee rhetoric frightened them into travelling to Manitoba days later. “( Trump) said he would turn away the refugees and we would go back to Somalia,” said Mohammed, peeking timidly from behind the hood of a thick parka she received in Canada for winter. “We were so scared. We just wanted to be a safe place.” They rode a bus and taxi to North Dakota, then walked for hours into Emerson, Manitoba and filed refugee claims. They might have been able to cross at a port of entry if Canada’s policies were different, says Canadian Council for Refugees executive director Janet Dench. Her organization, as well as Amnesty International and the Canadian Civil Liberties Association, are demanding Canada abandon the Safe Third Country Agreement: Trump’s United States is no safe haven, they argue. The government is standing by the agreement, Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen told the House of Commons last week. If the government doesn’t act, Dench said, her group will sue. “We are talking about people’s charter rights. So, yes, we would expect to see something in the courts.”

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New ‘green’ fertilizer could contribute to food revolution — scientists

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new synthetic fertilizer could help farmers to save money, boost food production and reduce planetwarming emissions, scientists have found after trials on rice farms in Sri Lanka. By slowing down the release of nutrients the fertilizer will help farmers to increase crop yields using less chemicals, the scientists from Britain and Sri Lanka said. Chemical fertilizers such as the nitrogen-rich urea were key to the agricultural boom of the 1960s and ’70s known as the “Green Revolution” but their cost remains relatively high for farmers in the developing world. Agricultural production must rise by about 60 per cent to feed a growing global population, expected to reach nine billion by 2050, according to the United Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Urea, commonly used to grow rice, wheat and maize, dissolves quickly when in contact with water and part of its nutrients are washed away before crop roots can absorb it. As a consequence, more applications are needed, which can prove too expensive for farmers in poor regions, the scientists wrote in the scientific journal ACS Nano this week. Moreover, unabsorbed urea particles go on to form ammo-

“It is a Green Revolution... as it’s more food and less environmental damage.”

Gehan Amaratunga University of Cambridge

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nia that pollutes waterways and eventually causes the release of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. The new fertilizer delays the dissolution of urea by binding it with a mineral to slow down the release of nutrients 12 times, the scientists said. “The plant takes up more of the fer tilizer and less is wasted,” said Gehan Amaratunga of the University of Cambridge in Britain, coauthor of the report. “This goes a long way to reduce the environmental footprint of agriculture,” he told the Thomson Reuters Foundation by telephone Jan. 31. Initial trials using the new fertilizer on rice farms in Sri L a n k a s h owe d p ro d u c t i o n grew up to 20 per cent using almost half the amount of fertilizer, Amaratunga said. Amaratunga said he hoped the innovation could help usher in a new, more ecofriendly Green Revolution. “It is a Green Revolution... as it’s more food and less environmental damage,” he said.

StatsCan stocks in line with expectations, but questions remain The grain trade is taking the latest numbers with a grain of salt BY PHIL FRANZ-WARKENTIN CNSC / Winnipeg

anadian canola stocks may be tighter than a year ago and wheat stocks larger, but the updated n u m b e r s f r o m St a t i s t i c s Canada may also need more asterisks than normal. Canadian canola supplies, as of December 31, were pegged at 12.159 million tonnes by StatsCan. That was down from 13.452 million at the same point the previous year, but in line with market expectations. “For the canola market, it’s rather neutral,” said Jerry Klassen, manager of Canadian operations with Swiss-based GAP SA Grains and Products in Winnipeg on the stocks number. He said the supplies were largely seen as a confirmation of industry ideas on production and usage.

“There’s an element of skepticism about this report.” Mike Jubinville ProFarmer Canada

However, “there’s an element of skepticism about this report,” said Mike Jubinville, of ProFarmer Canada. He said the lateness of the harvest and the fact that some fields were left to overwinter meant that there are still questions over the size of the 2016-17 crop. While the stocks report is supposed to account for grain left in the field, Jubinville expected crop sizes may be underestimated. All wheat stocks, at 25.031 million tonnes, were well above the 21.431 million tonnes on hand at the same point the previous year. Durum accounted for most of the difference, with

stocks of 6.901 million tonnes well above the 4.231 million a year ago. Jubinville noted that much of the extra durum was of poor quality. Klassen said the feed usage numbers in the non-durum wheat data were about the same as the previous year, which suggests the crop quality may not have been as bad as anticipated. Me a n w h i l e, t h e d u r u m feed usage was up by 200,000 tonnes from the previous year, confirming the larger, but poorer-quality crop, said Klassen.

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Armed with caterpillars, an entrepreneur dishes up a hunger solution A locally owned company is taking a traditional food source and industrializing its production BY MORGANE LE CAM Thomson Reuters Foundation / OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso

At FasoPro headquarters, an employee examines a pan of crispy caterpillars in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. PHOTO: THOMSON REUTERS FOUNDATION/MORGANE LE CAM

mall black cylinders simmer in two pots, emitting a pungent and smoky smell. This is not someone’s kitchen, however. It’s the offices of FasoPro, which double as a caterpillar laboratory. Kahitouo Hien, a tall, slim man, walks hastily from one room to another, wearing a white T-shirt with an unusual slogan: “Small caterpillars, big pleasure.” “Caterpillars are made up of over 60 per cent protein,” Hien explained. “They are among the most nutritious foods available in Burkina Faso.”

According to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization, acute malnutrition in the northern Sahel area of Burkina Faso stands at 9.4 per cent for children under five, close to the 10 per cent level that is considered a serious emergency. A lack of food and of diverse nutrients – caused by poor harvests as a result of drought and resulting low incomes – is behind the problem. Hien, however, aims to change that. In 2015, he set up an improvised laboratory in Burkina Faso’s capital to industrialize the production of shea caterpillars – insects that feed on shea tree leaves. Traditionally eaten by members of the Bobo tribe in the west

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of the country, caterpillars are now sold at markets throughout the country as a tasty treat. But no one had thought of industrializing their production until now, Hein said, despite the fact that “there’s a market out there.”

Engineer to entrepreneur Hien decided to start his business while studying engineering in 2011. “I wrote a business plan on caterpillars because I’ve been eating them since childhood,” he said, smiling broadly. “My tutor encouraged me to take part in U.C. Berkeley’s Global Social Venture Competition.” He went on to win the prize for best social startup in 2012. Armed with the prize and his degree, Hien worked on developing his business for two years before finally selling his first caterpillars to market traders in 2014. “It didn’t start off well,” he recalled. “Our price – 3,000 CFA francs (about $5) for one 500-g pack of fresh caterpillars – was just too high.” He came up with a solution the day his sterilizer broke down. “Bags of fresh caterpillars were piling up and the insects were drying up,” Hien said. “We had to find a way to shift them.” In January 2016, he launched a new product: dried caterpillars. At 650 CFA francs (about US$1) for a 70-g pack, the cr un chy c ate rp ill ars we re an instant hit, said Hien, who now employs six people in his business. “We sold 30,000 units last year, and hope to hit 100,000 this year,” he said. Yelo Kam, one of his employees, meticulously cuts labels for the caterpillar bags in one of the company’s rooms. “Kahitouo is an ambitious man, a visionary,” she said, without lifting her eyes from her work. “You have to be brave to hang in there.” His venture gained 42,000 euros (US$45,000) in 2016 after winning a French competition rewarding social initiatives. “The money will allow us to attend regional fairs, as well as find markets and partners in West Africa,” Hien said.

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While developing his company, Hien still pursues his first passion: research. For several months, his team has been working on ways to breed the caterpillars in a controlled environment, rather than in nature. “Once mature, caterpillars normally hide in the ground to grow — a stage that is only possible in porous soil,” Hien explained. “Yet with soils drying up, caterpillars are becoming rarer.” While initial results are encouraging, the company needs more funds to finish its research, he said. Still, the road ahead does not scare him. “I like taking risks. It’s challenges that spur me on,” he said. And he’s already thinking of his next prototype: a cricket biscuit.

The Manitoba Co-operator | February 9, 2017

Measuring changes in the grain transportation system Grain monitor proves that better data collection can drive change and improvement BY ALEX BINKLEY Co-operator contributor

he business adage that you can’t change what y o u d o n’t m e a s u r e seems to fit the Prairie grain transportation system. In a presentation to t h e a n n u a l c o n f e re n c e o f t h e Ca n a d i a n A g r i c u l t u re E c o n o m i c s S o c i e t y, M a r k Hemmes, president of Quorum Corp., which tracks the performance of the grain transportation and handling system for Transport Canada, used the numbers his company has collected since 2001 to illustrate how the system has changed from farm to port. In the process he created a powerful argument for better collection of transportation data. That was a recommendation in the Emerson report on the Canada Transportation Act Review released about a year ago and has been taken up by many carrier and shipper groups. Transport Canada officials have said they’re working on a model for a third-par ty data collector, possibly based on the operation of the grain transportation monitor. Overall Hemmes says the system is “going well this y e a r.” W h i l e c o m m u n i c a tions among railways, grain companies and terminals has improved, car allocation is an ongoing challenge. Canada’s dependence on expor ts is being assisted by low ocean freight rates, which now are in the $5,000-a-day range, compared to $20,000 a day in recent years. Among the trends bor ne out by the numbers are an increase in the Prairie harvest from just over 50 million tonnes in 1999 to 2013’s record of 81.9 million tonnes followed by three years of more than 70-million-tonne harvests. West Coast ports exported a record 28.01 million tonnes of grain during the 2015-16 crop year, up five per cent from the previous year and 13 per cent higher than the five-year average. Since 1999, the proportion of exports that were cereals has dropped from 76 per cent to 61 per cent, while canola has climbed to 25 per cent from 14 per cent and special crops edged up to 13 per cent from 10 per cent. Shipments of grain by trucks has more than doubled since 201112, to 3.2 million tonnes in 2014-15. In 1999, there were 1,000 licensed elevators in 685 c o m m u n i t i e s i n We s t e r n Canada. As of last October, that number was down to 382 elevators in 269 communities with seven new builds expected to come into operation by the end of 2017. The storage capacity has risen to 7.8 million tonnes compared to just over seven million tonnes in 1999. The time grain is in the storage and transportation

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s y s t e m h a s d ro p p e d f ro m just under 70 days in 1999 to about 42 days currently. Hemmes credited more efficient use of the country elevator system and faster turnover in the ports. The railway car cycle has dropped to about 12 to 14 days from 22 days in 1999. Meanwhile about 85 per cent of grain movements are in unit trains compared to 1999 when close to 80 per

cent was in blocks of grain cars in mixed freight trains. One issue that needs to be addressed is the fact that the government-provided hopper car fleet will run out of its service life by 2038, he said. It peaked in 1985 at more than 18,000 cars and this was down to just over 13,000 cars. “It’s not something to panic about yet but we need to keep it in mind,” Hemmes said.

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Keep watch and act promptly to keep scours under control Scours, the most common disease in calves, can quickly put you behind the financial 8-ball BY ALEXIS KIENLEN STAFF

cours can put you in a financial hole in a hurry. “Fo r e v e r y p e rc e n t age of the herd that you lose, the rest of the herd has to pick up the slack,” said Claire Windeyer, assistant professor in production animal health at the University of Calgary. Producers who had relat i v e l y l ow c a l f m o r t a l i t y, around five per cent, only needed their calves to be 25 to 40 pounds greater at weaning to make up for the lost calves. “If you have 15 to 20 per cent calf loss — which hopefully isn’t a common occurrence, but is where we get into some of those wrecks — the rest of your herd is going to have to weigh between 100 to 200 pounds greater, and that’s not going to be feasible,” she said during a recent Beef Cattle Research Council webinar. To avoid that situation, keep a close watch for scours, she said. When a calf has scours, its feces are softer than normal consistency with a higher fluid content. The problem must continue for at least two days — one day “doesn’t really count,” said Windeyer. Scours can be caused by a host of pathogens, including bacteria, viruses, and parasites. Often, more than one pathogen is present. “When we are investigating these (cases), it’s not about the specific pathogens as much as it is about the risk factors that trigger the issue,” she said. Older calves may catch scours brought on by coccidia, while younger calves may have E. coli. “The point being that if you are talking to your vet about a scours issue, it’s important to tell them the age of the cattle affected. Keeping track which animal you treat and how old that calf is may give some clues as to what pathogen it is, which may help target that control strategy a bit better.” Humans are susceptible to some of the pathogens that cause scours, so producers should be diligent in washing their hands and not allow kids and seniors to handle suspect calves. It’s the dehydration associated with scours that generally kills calves. “ We need to address the dehydration if we want to prevent calf mortality,” said Windeyer. A dehydrated calf will have severely sunken eyes with space between the eyelid and the eyeball. Calves that are mildly dehydrated with a strong suckle reflex can be treated with an electrolyte solution. “It’s important to note that not all of the products are created equal,” said Windeyer.

Ca l ve s t h a t c a n’t s t a n d a n d don’t have a good suckle reflex are in need of intravenous fluids, and should be handled by a veterinarian. There’s a misperception that all cases of scours should be treated with antibiotics, but they will not treat or cure all cases, because some of the pathogens are viral or parasitic. “ We n e e d t o m a n a g e d e h ydration more than the scours,” she said. “We do treat some of these cases with antibiotics, but that’s more about preventing the complications.”

In some instances, the gut lining of calves may become compromised and damaged by scours. Bacteria can then travel across the gut lining into the bloodstream. “A third of scouring calves do end up with bacteria in the blood and some of those will become septicemic,” said Windeyer. These calves will need intravenous antibiotics, administered by a veterinarian. Calves with scours should be kept warm and dry and need a source of energy to help them recover. akienlen@fbcpublishing.com

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Calving ease and suckle reflex tied to colostrum consumption Some tips on how to assess if a calf is getting enough colostrum in its first few hours BY ALEXIS KIENLEN STAFF

any beef calves are not getting enough colostrum at birth, and the fallout can be drastic and last a lifetime. That’s why it’s important that calves consume some colostrum within the first four hours of life, said Claire Windeyer, assistant professor of production animal health at the University of Calgary. The probability that a calf will consume colostrum can be determined by two factors: suckling reflex and calving ease. When births are assisted by producers, calves are often less likely to consume colostrum. One of Windeyer’s grad students found that calves with a weak suckle reflex were 42 times more likely to fail to consume colostrum. The

suckling reflex of a calf can be assessed 10 minutes after the animal is born. “It’s a pretty good predictor and a quick and easy test that you can do after the calf hits the ground,” Windeyer said during a Beef Cattle Research Council webinar. “It tells you about the risk of that calf failing to get up and consume colostrum within four hours.” Calves born without an assist had a 14 per cent chance of failing to consume colostrum on their own. Easy assists had a 40 per cent chance of failing to consume colostrum, and difficult ones had a 64 per cent failure rate. But the suckle reflex influences those numbers. Unassisted calves with a strong suckle reflex had an eight per cent chance of failing to consume colostrum, a number that didn’t really worry Windeyer. But calves born unassisted with a weak

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suckle reflex were 78 per cent likely to fail to consume colostrum on their own within four hours. Calves born with an easy assist from a producer and a strong suckle reflex were 26 per cent likely to fail to consume colostrum while those with a weak suckle reflex had a 94 per cent chance of failing to consume colostrum on their own. “That’s an indicator that we should be getting in there and should be doing something,

(even) if it is late at night and you want to go to bed,” she said. It might be a good idea to bottle feed the calf with colostrum if the cow is agreeable. In the case of difficult assists — such as when a producer assists a birth with a calf puller — even a calf born with a strong suckle reflex will fail to consume colostrum about 50 per cent of the time. “If the suckle reflex is weak, they will not consume colostrum on their own. These calves need assistance off the bat and there is not much point in waiting.” Because of the risk of Johne’s, Windeyer does not recommend feeding dairy colostrum to beef cattle nor bringing in dairy cattle to a beef herd. Instead, use highquality, sanitized colostrum products for beef cattle, she said. akienlen@fbcpublishing.com

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Beef producers pass on wildlife levy This and other resolutions were addressed at the Beef Producers AGM BY RON FRIESEN Co-operator contributor / Brandon

anitoba Beef Producers has rejected a proposal for a special checkoff on cattle sales to help fund predator control. MBP members at their annual meeting last week defeated a resolution calling for a mandatory levy of 25 cents a head “to support a problem wildlife removal program administered by the Manitoba Trappers Association.” The resolution had been tabled at last year’s annual meeting pending further study. Supporters of the motion cited a growing problem with wolves and coyotes preying on range cattle and even coming into farmyards to attack animals. “We don’t seem to be able to shoot them fast enough,” one proponent said. He said the Manitoba Trappers Association has no money to come out and help trap predators on producers’ land, so special funding is needed. The province does have a program insuring producers against predator losses. But it isn’t always satisfactory with producers, who complain they practically have to catch a wolf in the act before making a successful claim. Heinz Reimer, MBP’s outgoing president, said he understood producers’ frustration. But he said the cost of administrating the proposed levy would eat up most of the money raised. Reimer pointed out a mandatory checkoff requires changes to provincial legislation. It could also open the door to other checkoffs and there would be “no end to it.” Ben Fox, MBP’s incoming president, said a mandatory levy to control predators would be “a nightmare of extra paperwork” and “not the way to go.” MBP members adopted several environmentally related resolutions, including one to pay producers for carbon sequestration. Another urged Ottawa “not to take any steps toward reducing CO2 emissions that are out of step with steps taken in the United States,” because it would affect the competitiveness of Canadian agriculture. The meeting passed 16 resolutions in all, including ones calling for: • A $50-per-beaver removal incentive; • A ban on night hunting; • Reduced interest rates for young and new producers on livestock cash advances; • Improved maintenance of drains on Crown and private lands.

The Manitoba Co-operator | February 9, 2017

China’s latest farm policy shifts focus from output to demand The move seems to signal greater comfort with relying on agriculture imports By Dominique Patton BEIJING / Reuters

hina is embarking on a major shift in its agriculture policy, abandoning its long-held obsession with self-sufficiency in favour of better meeting consumer demand, a key rural policy document shows. Breaking with the tradition of the past six years, the closely watched “No. 1 document” published late on Sunday omitted any reference to “basic self-sufficiency” in food crops, a key pillar of the country’s agriculture policy over the past decade. Its absence is the latest sign the government is shifting gears after years of supporting the

production of major grains like corn, wheat and rice, which has led to huge grain stockpiles without a market. Now Beijing needs to soak up the crop glut and offset stagnating demand as growth in the world’s second-largest economy slows. “No one thought China would maintain self-sufficiency the way it has. It did it by price support and that has been extremely costly,” said Erlend Ek, agriculture research manager at China Policy, a Beijingbased advisory firm. While China abandoned minimum prices for corn last year, it confirmed this week it will maintain support for wheat and rice this year. But officials indicated on Monday that future

prices would be more in line with the market. China’s large grain inventories allow Beijing to focus less on the size of harvest and instead make the farming sector better prepared to meet future supply crises by investing billions of yuan in irrigation, rural infrastructure and rehabilitating farmland. Tang Renjian, deputy head of the Communist Party’s rural policy group, told reporters that the focus has shifted from a shortage of farm products to balancing supply and demand, “improving quality and competitiveness, and enhancing agricultural sustainable development ability.” The document calls for stabilizing hog production, stimulating demand for dairy products

and finding new channels to digest corn stocks. It also highlights the role of the international market in helping China meet demand, in a strong signal of Beijing’s growing acceptance of imports. While last year’s document had stressed the need to diversify the source of imported foods, this year it was much more aggressive in promoting investment overseas, suggesting China will embrace imports but wants to take a share of the profits. “It’s very significant for global trade,” added Ek. “The ultimate goal of agricultural development is to meet people’s demand. Whether it comes domestically or internationally, it’s ok.”

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2013 WILSON GRAIN TRAILER, current safety, $35,000. Call 204-955-2548, Ile Des Chenes, MB. CHECK OUT OUR inventory of quality used highway tractors. For more details call 2015 DAKOTA ALUM. seed tender with SS 204-685-2222 or view information at conveyer system, self-contained w/remote controls, or can be run off truck wet kit, www.titantrucksales.com exc. cond., fresh MB safety. 45’Lx102”W, loaded trailer, air ride, alum. outside rims, ALL ALUMINUM GRAIN TRAILERS: Tan- 11R24.5, $107,000. Located at Kamsack, dems, tridems and Super B Timpte grain SK. Call 204-526-0748 or 204-526-0321. trailers. Call Maxim Truck & Trailer, 1-888-986-2946 or www.Maximinc.Com

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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. CHECK OUT OUR parts specials at: Endura primers and topcoats. A one stop www.Maximinc.Com/parts or call Maxim shop. Norm 306-272-4407, Foam Lake SK. Truck & Trailer toll free 1-888-986-2946. PRAIRIE SANDBLASTING & PAINTING. Trailer overhauls and repairs, alum. slopes and trailer repairs, tarps, insurance claims, WRECKING SEMI-TRUCKS, lots of parts. and trailer sales. Epoxy paint. Agriculture Call Yellowhead Traders. 306-896-2882, and commercial. Satisfaction guaranteed. 306-744-7930, Saltcoats, SK. Churchbridge, SK.

2015 DAKOTA ALUM. seed tender with SS conveyer system, self-contained w/remote controls, or can be run off truck wet kit, exc. cond., fresh MB safety. 45’Lx102”W, loaded trailer, air ride, alum. outside rims, 11R24.5, $107,000. Located at Kamsack, SK. Call 204-526-0748 or 204-526-0321. ALL ALUMINUM TRAILERS: tridems and Super B Timpte grain trailers. Call Maxim Truck & Trailer, 1-888-986-2946 or see www.Maximinc.Com PRECISION TRAILERS: Gooseneck and bumper hitch. You’ve seen the rest, now own the best. Hoffart Services, Odessa, SK. 306-957-2033 www.precisiontrailers.ca 100 MISC. SEMI TRAILER FLATDECKS/ stepdecks, $2,500 to $30,000. 20 heavy lowbeds, $10,000 to $70,000. Tankers, end dumps. 306-222-2413, Saskatoon, SK. www.trailerguy.ca

TRAILTECH, GVW 13,800 lbs., blue, used very little, wood deck 6.7’x18’, excellent 2014 LODE-KING SUPER B, aluminum TRUCK BONEYARD INC. Specializing in condition. 306-493-7409, Delisle, SK. obsolete parts, all makes. Trucks bought grain trailer, new tarps, new rubber 22.5, 2015 GERMANIC 31’ tridem end dump, lift $86,000. 306-677-7617, Hodgeville, SK. for wrecking. 306-771-2295, Balgonie, SK. axles, $42,000; 2005 Trailtech 27’ 5th ONE OF SASK’s largest inventory of used 2000 CANCADE 2 hopper tandem, 36’, wheel trailer, 20,000 axles w/loading heavy truck parts. 3 ton tandem diesel mo- safetied, c/w 10” Cancade hopper auger, ramps and self contained 545 Ferrari crane unit, $17,000; 1980 Muv-All 48’ equipment tors and transmissions and differentials for $23,000. 306-255-7777, Colonsay, SK. trailer, winch, hyd. beavertail, 25 ton caall makes! Can-Am Truck Export Ltd., pacity, $24,000; 1998 Loadline 28’ end 1-800-938-3323. NEW 2017 40’ Wilson Pacesetter tandem dump, tandem, spring ride, $22,000; 1998 axle grain trailer, 11-24.5 tires, alum. TRUCK PARTS: 1/2 to 3 ton, new and wheels, elec. tarp. 2017 45’ Timpte, 2 hop- Loadline 29’ end dump, tandem, air ride, used. We ship anywhere. Contact Phoenix per tridem grain trailer, alum. wheels, $25,000. Can-Am Truck Export Ltd., 1-800-938-3323, Delisle, SK. DL#910420. Auto, 1-877-585-2300, Lucky Lake, SK. 11-24-5 tires. Recent trade: 2015 Emerald BEHNKE DROP DECK semi style and 2 hopper steel tridem grain trailer, good 2- TRUCK FIBERGLASS TOPPERS, 1 tan, 1 condition. Neil 306-231-8300 Humboldt pintle hitch sprayer trailers. Air ride, gray. Fit 2015 and down Ford 250, 350 SB, tandem and tridems. Contact SK: $1500 OBO 306-298-2068, Val Marie, SK. 306-398-8000; AB: 403-350-0336. REMOTE CONTROL TRAILER CHUTE SOUTHSIDE AUTO WRECKERS located openers can save you time, energy and TOPGUN TRAILER SALES “For those who in Weyburn, SK. 306-842-2641. Used car keep you safe this seeding season. FM re- demand the best.” PRECISION AND parts, light truck to semi-truck parts. We mote controls provide maximum range AGASSIZ TRAILERS (flatdecks, end and instant response while high torque dumps, enclosed cargo). 1-855-255-0199, buy scrap iron and non-ferrous metals. drives operate the toughest of chutes. Moose Jaw, SK. www.topguntrailersales.ca WRECKING VOLVO TRUCKS: Misc. axles Easy installation. Kramble Industries, and parts. Also tandem trailer suspension call 306-933-2655, Saskatoon, SK. or visit us online at: www.kramble.net axles. Call 306-539-4642, Regina, SK.

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2013 PROSTAR IH day cab truck with indash GPS, 500 HP Maxx force 18 spd., 46,000 rears, 3.91 ratio, 228” WB, approx. 2002 KENWORTH T800 w/new grain 129,000 kms, 11R22.5 tires, c/w wet kit box, rebuilt engine and turbo with warran- for only $58,000. New MB. safety. 204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB. ty. $68,000. 204-325-5677, Winkler, MB. 2004 PETERBILT 330, tandem axle, C&C, long WB, Cat dsl., 10 spd trans, AC, low miles, alum. wheels, $26,900, w/new B&H $48,900. K&L Equipment and Auto. Ph Ladimer, 306-795-7779 Ituna. DL#910885 2002 IH 2600 w/IH 320 HP eng., 10 spd., 221,000 kms, new 20’ BH&T, exc. rubber, vg, $49,500; 2009 Mack CH613, MP8 Mack eng., 430 HP, 10 spd., AutoShift, 463,000 kms, exc. shape, new 20’ box, A/T/C, $73,500; 2009 IH Transtar 8600 w/Cummins eng. 10 spd., AutoShift, new 20’ BH&T, 742,000 kms, exc. tires, real good shape, $69,500; 2007 IH 9200, ISX Cummins, 430 HP, AutoShift, alum. wheels, new 20’ BH&T, fully loaded, 1,000,000 kms, real nice, $67,500; 2009 Mack CH613, 430 HP Mack, 10 spd., AutoShift, new 20’ BH&T, alum. wheels, 1.4 million kms, has bearing roll done, nice shape, $69,500; 2007 Kenworth T600, C13 Cat, 425 HP, 13 spd., AutoShift, new 20’ BH&T, alum. wheels, new paint, 1.0 million kms, exc. truck, $71,500; 1996 Midland 24’ tandem pup grain trailer, stiff pole, completely rebuilt, new paint and brakes, exc. shape, $18,500; 1985 Ford L9000, Cummins, 10 spd., 20’ BH&T that’s been totally rebuilt, new paint, exc. tires, $28,500; 1999 IH 4700 S/A w/17’ steel flatdeck, 230,000 kms, IH dsl., 10 spd., good tires, $19,500; 1998 Freightliner tractor, C60 Detroit, 430 HP, 13 spd., alum. wheels, sleeper, good rubber, $17,500; 2005 IH 9200 tractor, ISX Cummins, 430 HP, 13 spd., alum wheels, flattop sleeper, good rubber, $22,500. All trucks Sask safetied. Trades considered. All reasonable offers considered. Call Merv at 306-276-7518 res., 306-767-2616, cell, Arborfield SK. DL #906768.

2012 MACK PINNACLE CXU613, 34” flattop sleeper, removable roof fairing, Mack MP8, 455 HP, Eaton 13 spd trans, safetied, $49,900. Norm 204-761-7797 Brandon MB

2012 PETE 388, 70” sleeper, “Crate Drop In” ISX 565 HP at 750,000 kms, 18 spd., 12 fronts, 40 rears, 3.70, lots of chrome, $77,900. Norm 204-761-7797 Brandon MB

1981 INTERNATIONAL TANDEM, 13 spd., 466 DT eng., 365,000 kms, complete new engine 6 yrs ago, 20’ B&H, remote tailgate and hoist, vg tires, great condition, $22,500. Call 306-630-9838, Brownlee, SK. AUTOSHIFT TRUCKS AVAILABLE: Boxed tandems and tractor units. Contact David 306-887-2094, 306-864-7055, Kinistino, SK. DL #327784. www.davidstrucks.com REMOTE CONTROL ENDGATE AND hoist systems can save you time, energy and keep you safe this seeding season. Give Kramble Industries a call at 306-933-2655, Saskatoon, SK. or visit us 2010 PROSTAR 485, HD Cummins, 18 online at: www.kramble.net spd., 46 rears/lockers, new 24.5 rear rub3- 2007 MACKS, 10 speed Eaton auto., ber, fresh safety, $49,900. Cam-Don Monew 20’ CIM B&H, fresh Sask. safeties. Call tors Ltd. 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK. 306-270-6399, Saskatoon, SK. www.78truxsales.com DL #316542. FORD L9000, 1986, S/A, 3406 Cat, 9 spd. newer 1200 rubber, 5th wheel with 2007 WESTERN STAR 4900SA tri-drive, Fuller, truck mounted deck and headache C15 Cat, 550 HP, 18 spd., full lockers, new tow rack, runs well, $7500 OBO. 24’ CIM B&H. 306-270-6399, Saskatoon, 306-769-4132, Arborfield, SK. SK. www.78truxsales.com DL #316542.

2003 KENWORTH W900L, Cat C15, 475-550 HP, 18 spd. heavy 40 rears, 4:11 ratio, high level VIT int. w/leather seats, TANDEM AXLE GRAVEL trucks in invento$59,000 OBO. 306-786-6600, Yorkton, SK. www.titantrucksales.com to check out our inventory of quality used highway trac- ry. New and used, large inventory across Western Canada at www.Maximinc.Com or 2006 FREIGHTLINER tandem axle, daycab, tors! Or call: 204-685-2222 MacGregor MB call Maxim Truck & Trailer 1-888-986-2946 Mercedez power, auto, nice clean safetied tractor, $19,500. 780-983-0936, Clyde, AB.

CHECK OUT OUR inventory of quality used highway tractors. For more details call 204-685-2222 or view information at www.titantrucksales.com GROW SOYBEANS? If you grow 1000 acres earn a free new pickup truck every VOLVO WG64F, 14’ gravel box, Volvo year and give last year’s away. Free report 2000 VED12 345 HP, 10 spd, 18,500 frts, 46 at www.profitfromthebean.com rears, 4-way lock up, 495,000 kms, 2010 TOYOTA TUNDRA, 4 door, longbox, $19,900. Norm 204-761-7797 Brandon MB HD. New safety, clean, good cond, 245,000 2012 IHC TRANSSTAR, low pro, Max 300 kms., $11,000. 204-655-3458, Sifton, MB. HP diesel Allison auto trans, single axle, 2005 FORD F150, FX4, 4x4, Supercrew, loaded cab, 13’ Armstrong landscape shortbox, 4 dr., 5.4L engine, auto trans, dump, $39,900.; 2003 GMC C8500 tanfully loaded, middle consol, 250,000 kms, dem, automatic, with 15’ box, low miles, excellent, all highway kms, SK registered, $34,900. K&L Equipment and Auto. Call $5600 OBO. 306-238-7969, Goodsoil, SK. Ladimer, 306-795-7779, Ituna DL#910885

DECKS, DRY VANS, reefers and storage trailers at: www.Maximinc.Com or call Maxim Truck & Trailer, 1-888-986-2946. 2001 FL 80 FREIGHTLINER 2100 Vactor Jet Rodder. Phone 306-445-5602, North Battleford, SK.

2009 FORD EXPLORER LTD., V8, AWD, loaded, 4 leather buckets, new winter tires, very good condition, 219,000 kms. Photos. 306-843-2934, Wilkie SK

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2 MACK TANDEM trucks w/dump boxes, $7700 ea; IH 366 dsl., 34,000 kms and 16’ van body. Few other trucks in stock; 100’ ladder truck; 2 Cat scrapers 463, $23,000 for pair; New 24’ garbage box. Salvage of BRUSH MULCHING. The fast, effective all types. Call Cambrian Equipment Sales way to clear land. Four season service, Ltd., 494 Panet Road, Winnipeg, MB., competitive rates, 275 HP unit, also avail. 204-667-2867 fax 204-667-2932. trackhoe with thumb, multiple bucket attachments. Bury rock and brush piles and fence line clearing. Borysiuk Contracting Inc., www.bcisk.ca Prince Albert, SK., 2011 FORD EXPLORER XLT A/T/C, PW, PL, 306-960-3804. heated seats, like new rubber, 90,000 kms., $22,900. Phone Kevin at Cam-Don MULCHING- TREES, BRUSH, Stumps. Call today 306-933-2950. Visit us at: Motors, 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK. www.maverickconstruction.ca NEUFELD ENT. CORRAL CLEANING, payloader, Bobcat with rubber tracks and vertical beater spreaders. Phone 306-220-5013, 306-467-5013, Hague, SK.

REMOTE CONTROL SWING AUGER movers, trailer chute openers, endgate and hoist systems, wireless full bin alarms, swing belt movers, wireless TractorCams, motorized utility carts. All shipped directly to you. Safety, convenience, reliability. Kramble Industries at 306-933-2655, Saskatoon, SK. or www.kramble.net

REGULATION DUGOUTS: 120x60x14’, $2000; 160x60x14’, $2950; 180x60x14’, $3450; 200x60x14’, $3950; Larger sizes CHECK OUT OUR inventory of quality used highway tractors. For more details call available. Travel incl. in Sask. Gov’t grants 2003 VOLVO G740B tandem drive, snow 204-685-2222 or view information at available. 306-222-8054, Saskatoon, SK. wing Volvo D10 (219-243 HP), 8400 direct www.titantrucksales.com drive powershift (8 fwd, 4 reverse), Articulated frame, 14’ moldboard, 12,056 hrs., $39,900. Norm 204-761-7797 Brandon MB SLEEPERS AND DAYCABS. New and used. Huge inventory across Western Canada at PIONEER 2436 Primary jaw crusher with vibratory feeder, dsl. or electric, $95,000 WANTED 580 D Case backhoe running or www.Maximinc.Com or call Maxim Truck & OBO. 204-372-6832, Broad Valley, MB. not. Please call 306-327-7552 or email Trailer, 1-888-986-2946. b.l.backhoe@sasktel.net 1979 CAT D8K, hyd. straight tilt dozer or angle available, winch, 90% UC remaining, $46,000. More items avail. Robert Harris, GARWOOD IND. 12 yard pull scraper, hyd. control, 9’ cut width, hydraulic unload DECKS, DRY VANS, reefers and storage 204-642-9959, 204-470-5493, Gimli, MB. assist, $16,900. 1-888-278-4905 or view trailers at: www.Maximinc.Com or call View: www.Robertharrisequipment.com www.combineworld.com Maxim Truck & Trailer, 1-888-986-2946. 1974 CAT D7F, 14’ angle dozer, 26” pads, 3306 eng., 60% UC, vg cond., $42,000 ROAD GRADERS CONVERTED to pull OBO. 204-467-2109, Stonewall, MB. behind large 4 WD tractors, 14’ and 16’ blade widths avail. 306-682-3367, CWK CAT HYDRAULIC PULL SCRAPERS: Ent. Humboldt, SK. www.cwenterprises.ca 463, 435, 80 and 70, all vg condition, new conversion. Also new and used scraper HYDRAULIC SCRAPERS: LEVER 60, 70, tires. Can deliver. 204-793-0098, Stony 80, and 435, 4 to 30 yd. available. Rebuilt for years of trouble-free service. Lever STRONG SINGLE HIVES or nucs for sale. Mountain, MB. Call Andy, Steinbach, MB., 204-381-7993, TWO VOLVO A-30D Articulated trucks, Holdings Inc. 306-682-3332 Muenster, SK. 204-346-9701. andyloewen@hotmail.ca 23.5x25 tires, 2003 and 2004, $85,000 each. 204-795-9192, Plum Coulee, MB. 200 FRAMES OF BROWD/BEE cover, B.C. coast late March. Queen cells May/July in 2010 CAT 950H WHEEL LOADER, 27,417 hrs., w/Cat quick coupler bucket, SK. Steve 306-862-1384, Love, SK. 3-3/4 cu. yards, 23.5x25 tires, F.O.B. TIM’S CUSTOM BIN MOVING and Haul$75,000. 204-795-9192, Plum Coulee, MB ing Inc. Up to 22’ diameter. 204-362-7103 binmover50@gmail.com 2003 270C JD EXCAVATOR, 10,300 WILL DO STYROBLOCK cocoon harvesting hrs., QA, wrist and dig buckets, hyd. GRAIN BIN INSTALLATION. Large diamethumb, $62,500. Call 204-746-4131 or and custom pollination. Call Maurice ter bin setup, concrete, repairs. Quadra view website: www.equipmentpeople.com Wildeman, 306-365-7802, Lanigan, SK. Development Corp., 1-800-249-2708. 2007 KOMATSU PC200 LC-8 hyd. exca- HYDRAULIC PULL SCRAPERS 10 to 25 vator w/QA cleanup bucket, 9’6” stick, aux. yds., exc. cond.; Loader and scraper tires, FOR ALL YOUR grain storage, hopper hyds., 12,582 hrs., new UC $60,000; Also custom conversions available. Looking for cone and steel floor requirements contact: all kinds of buckets, various shapes and Cat cable scrapers. Quick Drain Sales Ltd., Kevin’s Custom Ag in Nipawin, SK. Toll free: 1-888-304-2837. sizes. 204-871-0925, MacGregor, MB. 306-231-7318, 306-682-4520 Muenster SK 1x6x8 AND 1x8x8 2nd cut wind shelter boards, $385/1000 bf. One bundle covers 74’ of fence. $197.12. Ph. 306-469-7817, Big River, SK. www.christiansenlumber.ca

D6 9U 1959, canopy, winch, angle blade, about 400 hrs. on new rails, sprockets, corner bits and cutting edge, direct start engine, good operating condition, $12,900 OBO. 306-769-4132, Arborfield, SK.

ROUGH LUMBER: 2x6, 2x8, 2x10, 1” boards, windbreak slabs, 4x4, 6x6, 8x8, all in stock. Custom sizes and log siding on order. Call V&R Sawing 306-232-5488, Rosthern, SK.

CASE 590 BACKHOE, 4x4, extendahoe; JD 772BH grader, w/snow wing; Gas or propane powerplant G25UHIS, 205 hrs. 306-238-4411, Goodsoil, SK.

LOG GRAPPLE TO FIT Komatsu 500 size loader. Danny Spence, 306-246-4632, 2006 D61 PX-15, 2405 orig. hrs., 6-way Speers, SK. blade, 34” pads, near new UC, 155 HP, exc. CONTINUOUS METAL ROOFING, no ex- working cond., S/N #B41323, $68,000. 2007 ELRUS 2442 jaw crusher, $152,000; posed screws to leak or metal overlaps. Can deliver. 204-743-2324, Cypress River. SAMSUNG SE280 LG excavator, $31,900; Ideal for lower slope roofs, rinks, churchHITACHI 450 excavator, $33,900; FORD es, pig barns, commercial, arch rib buildF700 tow truck, fully equipped, $24,900; ing and residential roofing; also available Pro Ag Sales, 306-441-2030, anytime. in Snap Lock. 306-435-8008, Wapella, SK. North Battleford, SK. TRUSSES: 35’ step hip trusses, 20 pcs., 6/12, under tarp, paid $16,000 sacrifice 1/2 price $7999 OBO; 1 set of 20’ mono steps, 40 pcs., 4/12, $2999 OBO. 306-668-0199, Martensville, SK.

BOOK NOW, TAKE DELIVERY, DON’T PAY UNTIL NOVEMBER, 2017. Top quality MERIDIAN bins. All prices include: skid, ladders to ground, manhole, set-up and delivery within set radius. Meridian Hopper combos: 3500 bushel, $10,450. SPECIAL: 5000 bu., $13,990. We manufactor superior quality hoppers and steel floors for all makes and sizes. Know what you are investing in. Call and find out why our product quality and price well exceeds the competition. We also stock replacement lids for all makes and models of bins. Leasing available. Hoffart Services Inc., 306-957-2033, Odessa, SK.

EXCELLENT FARM CATS for sale come with warranty: Komatsu, Cat, Fiat Allis. Call for more info excellent working condition. Most newer UC, rebuilt engine, and trans bush, guarded. Call for price. Can deliver. 204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB.

FARM/CORPORATE PROJECTS. Call A.L. Management Group for all your borrowing KOMATSU D85 P-21 dozer, rebuilt motor, and lease requirements. 306-790-2020, trans., torque, steering, final drives, 85% UC, 36” pads like new, 16’ twin tilt angle Regina, SK. blade, AC, heat, warranty, $98,000. Can deliver. 204-743-2324 any time Cypress River, MB. 1980 D8K CRAWLER, dirt till blade, bush sweeps, good undercarriage, $38,000. Phone 204-525-4521, Minitonas, MB. www.waltersequipment.com 2006 JD 3800 TELEHANDLER, 3900 hrs. new Michelin rubber. Call for attachments. 204-522-6333, Melita, MB.

LONG LAKE TRUCKING, two units, custom hay hauling. 306-567-7100, Imperial, SK. ANDRES TRUCKING. Hauling equipment, bins, livestock, towing. Canada/USA. Call or text 306-736-3454, South East, SK. EQUIPMENT TOWING/ HAULING. Reasonable rates. Contact G H Wells Services and Trucking, 306-741-9059, Morse, SK.

JIM’S TUB GRINDING, H-1100 Haybuster with 400 HP, serving Saskatchewan. Call 306-334-2232, 306-332-7332, Balcarres.

CUSTOM LIQUID MANURE hauling, 3 tanks available. Contact George in Hague, SK. 306-227-5757.

KEHO/ GRAIN GUARD Aeration Sales and Service. R.J. Electric, Avonlea, SK. Call 306-868-2199 or cell 306-868-7738.

BUILD YOUR OWN conveyors, 6”, 7”, 8” and 10” end units available; Transfer conveyors and bag conveyors or will custom build. Call for prices. Master Industries Inc. www.masterindustries.ca Phone 1-866-567-3101, Loreburn, SK.

NEW 8’, 3 PTH, PTO snowblower; 3- old trucks w/snowblowers; 4- truck snow blades; 2- V-plows for graders; Side wings for graders; Bombardier w/broom; 2- 4x4 holder w/snowblower; 4x4 trackless with broom; 4x4 trackless w/blade; 12- loaders, dozers and excavators; IH TD9-92 w/loader, $5900; Cat D2-5U w/loader, $4900; 20- Graders being parted out; 7work ready graders; Over 400 buckets for loaders and backhoes; Over 300 construction tires, new and used; Hundreds of hyd. cylinders; Over 70 sets of forklift forks; 52’ scissor lift; 15- Running forklifts from 2 to 9 ton, 1988 Clark 668 grapple skidder; 1989 TJ 380B line skidder; IH 3964 feller buncher; Case 125B delimber; JD 190D excavator; Sawmill and other bush equip.; 1998 EX270 excavator; Over 50 generators, 3 to 193 KW; Over 1000 new and used UC rollers; 2- 811 Bobcat backhoe attachments; New/used parts of all types; Hundreds of misc. attachments. Central Canada’s largest wreckers of construction equipment. 2 yards, over 50 acres. Call Cambrian Equipment Sales Ltd., Winnipeg, MB. Ph. 204-667-2867, fax 204-667-2932.

FOR ALL YOUR STRUCTURAL STEEL, roofing and siding needs, big or small. Call Fouillard Steel Supplies, St. Lazare, MB. 1-800-510-3303. Remember nobody sells roofing and siding cheaper!! Nobody. AFAB INDUSTRIES POST frame buildings. For the customer that prefers quality. 1-888-816-AFAB (2322), Rocanville, SK. POLE BARNS, WOODSTEEL packages, hog, chicken and dairy barns. Construction and concrete crews available. Mel or Scott, MR Steel Construction, 306-978-0315, Hague, SK. BEHLEN STEEL BUILDINGS, quonsets, convex and rigid frame straight walls, grain tanks, metal cladding, farm- commercial. Construction and concrete crews. Guaranteed workmanship. Call your Saskatoon and Northwest Behlen Distributor, Janzen Steel Buildings, 306-242-7767, Osler, SK.

DUAL STAGE ROTARY SCREENERS and Kwik Kleen 5-7 tube. Call 204-857-8403, Portage la Prairie, MB. or visit online: www.zettlerfarmequipment.com

BATCO CONVEYORS, new and used, CUSTOM COLOR SORTING chickpeas to grain augers and SP kits. Delivery and mustard. Cert. organic and conventional. leasing available. 1-866-746-2666. 306-741-3177, Swift Current, SK. NEW CONVEY-ALL DRIVE OVER belt conveyor w/electric drive 20 HP motor. Retail $15,000. Special year end price, $12,900. 306-222-6173, Saskatoon, SK. NEED TO DRY GRAIN? Use New Crossflow Grain Drying technology for all your grain drying needs. Turn all your bins into batch grain dryers. Phone Gaico for details 306-778-3338 or www.catcomfg.com

2005 PETERBILT STAHLY, Cummins, Allison auto., New Leader L3020 G4, monitor, New Leader controller, Starlink GPS 4145 hours, $78,000; 2004 Peterbilt, Cummins, Allison auto, 1800 gal stainless, 80’ boom, Raven controller, Raven AutoSteer, Raven section shutoff, 4270 hours $65,000. USD prices. 406-466-5356, Choteau, MT. www.fertilizerequipment.net

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www.marcrestmfg.com BALE SPEARS, high quality imported from Italy, 27” and 49”, free shipping, excellent pricing. Call now toll free 1-866-443-7444, Stonewall, MB. BALE SPEAR ATTACHMENTS for all loaders and skidsteers, excellent pricing. Call now 1-866-443-7444.

NEW 2016 BRANDT swing away augers, 13110HP+, 4 to choose from. 2 electric and 1 hyd. swing away, 13,000 bu. per/hr. 3 augers, M13X110 HP, 1 auger, 10”x80’ $33,000 ea. Call any time, 204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB.

3406B, N14, SERIES 60, running engines POLY GRAIN BINS, 40 to 150 bu. for grain and parts. Call Yellowhead Traders, cleaning, feed, fertilizer and left over treat306-896-2882, Churchbridge, SK. ed seed. 306-258-4422, Vonda, SK. www.buffervalley.com CAT C12, 355 HP, runs good, still in truck, come and have a listen! $7500. Cam-Don CUSTOM GRAIN BIN MOVING, all types up to 22’ diameter. 10% spring discount. Motors Ltd., 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK. Accurate estimates. Sheldon’s Hauling, WANTED DIESEL CORES: ISX and N14 306-961-9699, Prince Albert, SK. Cummins, C15 Cats, Detroits Ddec 3, 4, BROCK (BUTLER) GRAIN BIN PARTS DD15. Can-Am Truck 1-800-938-3323. and accessories available at Rosler Con290 CUMMINS, 350 Detroit, 671 Detroit, struction. 306-933-0033, Saskatoon, SK. Series 60 cores. 306-539-4642, Regina, SK LIFETIME LID OPENERS. We are a stocking dealer for Boundary Trail Lifetime Lid Openers, 18” to 39”. Rosler Construction 2000 Inc., 306-933-0033, Saskatoon, SK. FARM AND INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICAL motor sales, service and parts. Also sale NEW AWARD WINNING AERATION. of, and repairs to, all makes and sizes of GATCO Crossflow Aeration blows every pumps and phase converters, etc. Tisdale other aeration away! Put cross flow aeraMotor Rewinding 1984 Ltd., tion in your new bins today. Huge energy 306-873-2881, fax 306-873-4788, 1005A- savings with half the HP in half the time. 111th Ave., Tisdale, SK. tmr@sasktel.net Can be used as batch grain dryer. Runs Website: www.tismtrrewind.com without power 24/7/365. Can install in your new and existing grain bins. GATCO is also a Bin Sense Dealer. Offering install and programming teams. Call GATCO 306-778-3338, www.gatcomfg.com

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SEED CLEANERS SALE: 2015 Orion screen machine, many upgrades - better than new. Good selection of screens; 1995 Kamas Westrup air/screen machine, UB1500 4 variable pitch decks. Excellent selection of screens; 2015 Mercury indents, easy change nickel plated non-stick shells; 1995 Carter day indents; 1994 14M Forsberg Gravity, new shaker arms and your selection of new deck screen; 1995 Damas indent, extra shells; 6 pairs of spiral separators. Call Warren 204-730-0430 or Simon 204-720-9155, Ellis Seeds, Wawanesa, MB.

NEW BATCO 2075 w/electric drive kit. USED LMC GRAVITY SEPARATORS, 400 Retail $36,500. Blow-out Special, $28,500. BPH and 300 BPH units available. Call LMC Canada 1-800-667-6924. 306-648-3622, Gravelbourg, SK.

2010 JD 624J wheel loader, 5000 hours, excellent condition, QA. 780-983-0936, 12,000 BU. SUPERIOR COMBO with Westlock, AB. triple skid. Set-up $28,940. Middle Lake Steel. 306-367-4306 or 306-367-2408. 2004 CAT D7R-XR Series II angle dozer, full canopy and ripper. 780-983-0936, Westlock, AB.

DEBTS, BILLS AND charge accounts too high? Need to resolve prior to spring? Call us to develop a professional mediation plan, resolution plan or restructuring plan. Call toll free 1-888-577-2020.

COMPRESSOR TRACTOR, Leroy, 4 cyl. eng., 2 cyl. compressor, in working cond., $2100. Call 306-630-9838, Brownlee, SK.

KEHO/ GRAIN GUARD/ OPI STORMAX. For sales and service east central SK. and MB., call Gerald Shymko, Calder, SK., 306-742-4445 or toll free 1-888-674-5346.

BIN MOVING, all sizes up to 19’ diameter, w/wo floors; Also move liquid fert. tanks. FERTILIZER SPREADERS, 4-8 ton, 10 ton Willmar Tender. Call 204-857-8403, Port306-629-3324, 306-741-9059, Morse, SK. age La Prairie, MB. U-WELD HOPPER Cones, sizes from 12 to 24. www.middlelakesteel.com Phone 306-367-4306 or 306-367-2408.

CONCRETE FLATWORK: Specializing in place & finish of concrete floors. Can ac- 1990 FIAT ALLIS FD 14E dozer, 24 pads, commodate any floor design. References full guarded canopy with enclosed cab, GREAT PRICES ON new, used and remanu10.6 wide tilt blade, 350 hrs. on new UC available. Alexander, MB. 204-752-2069. warranty, $49,000. Can deliver. Call any factured engines, parts and accessories for diesel pickups. Large inventory, engines time, 204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB. Hit our readers where it counts… in the classican be shipped or installed. Give us a call fieds. Place your ad in the Manitoba Co-operator or check: www.thickettenginerebuilding.ca classifed section. 1-800-782-0794. Thickett Engine Rebuilding. 204-532-2187, Russell, MB.

TOWING AND STORAGE COMPOUND in East Central, SK. Well maintained trucks. Long term contracts. Monthly sales continue to grow. Only towing business within a 100 km radius. Call 306-590-8987.

GRAVITY WAGONS: New 400 bu, $7,400; 600 bu., $12,500; 750 bu., $18,250. Large BEAVER CONTAINER SYSTEMS, new selection of used gravity wagons, 250-750 and used sea containers, all sizes. bu. Used grain carts, 450 to 1110 bushel. 306-220-1278, Saskatoon and Regina, SK. View at: www.zettlerfarmequipment.com 1-866-938-8537, Portage la Prairie, MB.

BRANDT 8x50, BLUE, hyd. mover, winch, bin sweep, good cond. Ed 306-272-3848, 306-269-7745, Foam Lake, SK.

2013 CLAAS 3300 RC Quadrant 3x4 square MERIDIAN GRAIN AUGERS available baler, approx. 7000 bales made, vg cond., with self-propelled mover kits and bin $110,000. Can deliver. Call anytime sweeps. Call Kevin’s Custom Ag in Nipaw- 204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB. in, SK. Toll free 1-888-304-2837. 2000 HESSTON 856A baler, 11,000 bales, WINTER CLEARANCE: Loaded HD8-39/ 540 PTO, bale kicker, gauge wheels, hyd. HD8-46/ TL 10-39 plus SLMD12 - 72 and PU, 14l-16.1 tires, $11,970. South Country SLMD12 - 95 plus. Used Augers: 2014 HD Equipment, 306-721-5050, Regina, SK. 8-53 loaded, excellent; 2012 TL 10-39; 2012 SLMD 12-72 with winch and swing mover; Brandt 10x60 S/A: Wheatheart 8x51’ c/w mover. Also dealer for ConveyAll Conveyors. Leasing available! Call Dale 2005 CASE/IH WDX 1202 SP swather at Mainway Farm Equipment, 30’, 123 HP, cab suspension, hyd for&aft. 306-567-3285, 306-567-7299, Davidson, and tilt, Roto-Shears on each end, MandaSK. www.mainwayfarmeguipment.ca ko mounted swather roller, 1900 hrs., very good condition, $52,500. Call Jim Wilson, MERIDIAN AUGERS IN STOCK: swings, 204-362-2449, Darlingford, MB. E-mail: truck loading, Meridian SP movers. Call jimwilson@goinet.ca Hoffart Services Inc., Odessa, SK., 306-957-2033. 2010 MACDON M150, 35’, Outback steering, double knife drive, shifting table, new 2013 CONVEY-ALL TCSNH1045 HDMK knife, extra lighting, hyd. mounted roller, conveyor w/new belt, $17,000; 2013 825 header hrs., 1101 eng. hrs., $87,500. R1041 Wheatheart w/38HP mover and Call 306-630-9838, Brownlee, SK. clutch, $9995. Both in excellent condition. 306-648-3622, Gravelbourg, SK. PICKUP REEL PARTS WAREHOUSE: NEW MERIDIAN AUGERS: TL12-39 with MacDon, UII, JD, Hart Carter, CNH, AGCO. 37 HP, EFI Vanguard eng., c/w mover, HD We distribute parts for all PU reels. Call SHIPPING CONTAINERS FOR SALE. 20’- clutch, reversing gearbox and lights. Retail 1-888-278-4905. www.combineworld.com cash price $19,500. 53’, delivery/ rental/ storage available. For $24,200, inventory and prices call: 306-262-2899, 306-648-3622, Gravelbourg, SK. Saskatoon, SK. www.thecontainerguy.ca 2012 CONVEY-ALL TCHSS 1045 conveyor, 10”x45’, stainless steel w/Flave con- 2012 MANDAKO SWATH ROLLER, 10’ veyor and skid mount wet kit, $19,800. poly, axle mount, electric winch, excellent condition, $2980. 1-888-278-4905 or view www.combineworld.com 1-888-278-4905 www.combineworld.com 2016 FARM KING 13x85 Winter Clearance, 1 only! Call Cam-Don Motors Ltd., 2000 AG SHIELD Yield Shield, 30’ cano306-237-4212, Perdue, SK. la pusher, overall good condition, $2950. 1-888-278-4905 www.combineworld.com NEVER CLIMB A BIN AGAIN! Full-bin Super Sensor, reliable hardwired with 2 year warranty; Magnetic Camera Package - One man positioning of auger (even at night); Hopper Dropper - Unload your hopper bins without any mess; Wireless Magnetic LED HORNOI LEASING NEW and used 20’ and Light - Position your swing auger at night 40’ sea cans for sale or rent. Call from the comfort of your truck. Safety and 306-757-2828, Regina, SK. convenience are the name of the game. 2007 7010 Case/IH, dual wheels, w/2016 Contact Brownlees Trucking Inc., header, $170,000. Call A.E. Chicoine Farm 20’ and 40’ SHIPPING CONTAINERS, 306-228-2971, 1-877-228-5598, Unity, SK. Equipment, 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK. and storage trailers. Large Sask. inventory. www.brownlees.ca 2000 CASE/IH 2388 w/1015 header, Phone 1-800-843-3984 or 306-781-2600. AUGERS: NEW and USED: Wheatheart, $65,000; 2004 2388 w/2015 PU header, 20’ TO 53’ CONTAINERS. New, used and Westfield, Westeel augers; Auger SP kits; $115,000; 2006 2388 w/2015 PU header, modified. Available Winnipeg, MB; Regina Batco conveyors; Wheatheart post pound- $130,000; 2009 7088 w/2016 PU header, and Saskatoon, SK. www.g-airservices.ca ers. Good prices, leasing available. Call $180,000. A.E. Chicoine Farm Equipment, 306-933-0436. 1-866-746-2666. 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK.

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70’ SEEDMASTER, M fold, 12” spacing, lift kit, Smart hitch, c/w 2013 Flexi-Coil 580 auger 10”, dual 650’s and Valmar 1665 canola box. 306-648-7765 or 306-648-3216, Gravelbourg, SK.

BRAND NEW 2015 CLAAS LEXION 780TT, fully loaded with all options. Save $1000’s. Delivery available. 218-779-1710.

2004 NEW HOLLAND CX 860 w/PU header, 2237 threshing. hrs., good condition, $75,000. 204-250-4796, Plumas, MB.

WANTED: NICE R72 Gleaner w/Cummins engine. Call 701-340-5061, Minot, ND.

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

2388 4WD KIT, complete kit off a 2388, including axle, $15,000. 1-888-278-4905 2011 JD 9770 STS, 2123 eng. hrs., 1494 or view www.combineworld.com sep. hrs., 520x42 duals, FCC, spreader, Contour-Master, fore/aft, Y&M, shedded, PICKUP REEL PARTS WAREHOUSE: good condition, $175,000. 204-362-1337, MacDon, UII, JD, Hart Carter, CNH, AGCO. We distribute parts for all PU reels. Call Portage la Prairie, MB. 1-888-278-4905. www.combineworld.com 2006 9660 WTS, 914 PU, duals, 2300/ 1550 hrs. $132,500. A.E. Chicoine Farm Equipment 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK. 2010 JOHN DEERE 9870 STS, 2794 sep. hrs., 20.8R42, Maurer eExt, was $176,900, now $152,300! South Country Equipment, 306-842-4686, Weyburn, SK. 2014 JOHN DEERE S670, 410 sep. hrs., 520/85R42, AutoTrac, PowerGard warranty to Sept./19, $372,470. South Country Equipment, 306-721-5050, Regina, SK. 2012 JOHN DEERE S690, 708 sep. hrs., 650/85R38, ProDrive trans w/HarvestSmart, $353,400. South Country Equipment, 306-721-5050, Regina, SK.

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2004 JOHN DEERE 9760 STS, 2640 sep. hrs., 800/70R38, Touchset, was $105,200, now $90,575! South Country Equipment, 306-842-4686, Weyburn, SK. TRACTORS, COMBINES, SWATHERS, ploughs, cultivators, tires and rims, hyd. 2004 JOHN DEERE 9860 STS, 2619 sep. cylinders, balers, older trucks, crawlers. hrs., 20.8x42, Kuchar rub bars, was 204-871-2708, 204-685-2124, Austin, MB. $132,000, now $113,650! South Country Equipment, 306-842-4686, Weyburn, SK. GOODS USED TRACTOR parts (always buying tractors). David or Curtis, Roblin, 2001 9650 STS, 2349 sep. hrs., 3476 eng. MB., 204-564-2528, 1-877-564-8734. hrs., 2500 acres on new concaves, duals, Outback steering valve, in great condition, G.S. TRACTOR SALVAGE, JD tractors c/w PU header, $62,500. Also with 930 30’ only. Call 306-497-3535, Blaine Lake, SK. flex head, $75,000 for all. May separate. Call 306-630-9838, Brownlee, SK. SMITH’S TRACTOR WRECKING. Huge 1998 JD CTS MAXIMIZER II, 2330 sep. inventory new and used tractor parts. hrs., Strawmaster PU, gone through thor- 1-888-676-4847. oughly ever year, $38,000. 306-279-7757 COMB-TRAC SALVAGE. We sell new and ask for Ted. Yellow Creek, SK. used parts for most makes of tractors, combines, balers, mixmills and swathers. 306-997-2209, 1-877-318-2221, Borden, SK. We buy machinery. LOEFFELHOLZ TRACTOR AND COMBINE Salvage, Cudworth, SK., 306-256-7107. AFTER SEASON SALE! All makes of com- We sell new, used and remanufactured bine platforms: Flex, Rigid, Corn heads. parts for most farm tractors and combines. Reconditioned and field ready. Reimer Farm Equipment, #12 Hwy N, Steinbach, AGRA PARTS PLUS, parting older tracMB. Call Gary Reimer, 204-326-7000. tors, tillage, seeding, haying, along w/other Ag equipment. 3 miles NW of Battlewww.reimerfarmequipment.com ford, SK. off #16 Hwy. Ph: 306-445-6769. 2013 JD 640D 40’, hydra float, pea auger, hyd. tilt, for STS/S series, vg cond. TRIPLE B WRECKING, wrecking tractors, combines, cults., drills, swathers, mixmills. 1-888-278-4905. www.combineworld.com etc. We buy equipment. 306-246-4260, RECONDITIONED rigid and flex, most 306-441-0655, Richard, SK. makes and sizes; also header transports. Ed Lorenz, 306-344-4811, Paradise Hill, SK www.straightcutheaders.com 2007 JD 1770NT 16 row 30” planter, c/w 2 pt. hitch, liquid fertilizer kit, 600 gallon liquid fert. tank, 240 gal. liquid fert. NEW MD PW8 16’ pickups for CNH and tank, MaxEmerge XP, not used last 2 John Deere, trades wanted! $29,800. years, monitor and controller included, 1-888-278-4905. www.combineworld.com $60,000. 204-871-0925, MacGregor, MB.

2013 VERSATILE SX275, 120’, AutoBoom, crop dividers, duals, 600 hrs., shedded, vg lease return, $175,000. Cam-Don Motors Ltd., 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK. 2014 JD 4730, 500 hrs., 100’ boom, Autotrac, JD link, floats 20.8x38, also narrow set, asking $285,000. Call 306-441-8466, Battleford, SK.

PACKER WHEELS: Many wheels available for Bourgault, SeedMaster and Seed Hawk air drills, $45. Phone 1-888-278-4905 or visit: www.combineworld.com 42’ K-HART DISC DRILL, 2010, DS, 12” spacing, $26,500. Phone 306-255-7777, Colonsay, SK. FLEXI-COIL 300B c/w Barton openers, 38’, 12” spacing, $8900. Cam-Don Motors Ltd., 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK. 2003 FLEXI-COIL 2340, TBH, very good mech., $14,900. Cam-Don Motors Ltd., 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK. 2010 MORRIS 8370, 3 tank, variable rate, TBT, 440 bu., $69,900. Cam-Don Motors Ltd., 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK. 2003 BOURGAULT 54’ 5710 air drill, w/MRBs, Dickey John NH3 kit and set up for dual shoot, $30,000 OBO. 306-658-4240, 306-843-7549, Wilkie, SK.

FLOATER TIRES: Factory rims and tires: John Deere 4045, 710/60R46, $19,500; 800/55R46, $23,500; JD 4038, Case 4420, 650/65R38 Michelin tires and rim, $13,500. Sprayer duals available. Call JD 1830, 2008, 50’, w/JD 1910 TBH air cart, 430 bu., 10” spacing, Pattison liquid 306-697-2856, Grenfell, SK. fert., excellent. 306-493-7409, Delisle, SK. ALLIED 6’ SNOWBLOWER 3PTH, good condition, asking $890. 204-728-1861, 2012 MORRIS CONTOUR II 61’ air drill, Brandon, MB. 12” spacing, w/8650 XL air cart w/duals, var. rate, Eston special fertilizer Broadcast AGED INVENTORY SALE! New Artsway 3PT kit, Bourgault tillage tool, 3/4” Eagle Beak snowblowers made in Ontario, 72” manual knives, $185,000. Ph Gerald 306-379-4530 turner $2750; 78” hyd. turner, $3550; 96” or Nathan 306-831-9246, Fiske, SK. hyd., $5400; 102” hyd., $6950; 108” hyd., 2010 NH P2060 DRILL and P1050 tank, $7200; 102 and 120” hyd. contractors, 57’, 10” spacing, 550 lb. shanks, 4” rubber 2013 SEED HAWK 6012, TBH 600 air cart, $7790 + $9100 faded paint. Limited quan- packers, 3” Atom Jet paired row openers double shoot, $215,000. 306-831-9497, tities. One used 84” hyd., $2700; One used with carbide tips and wings, DS dry 430 Tessier, SK. 102” single auger hyd., $4500. Cam-Don bu. tank, 3 compartments, 8 run double 2013 BOURGAULT 3320 XTC 66’, 10” shoot, dual fans, variable rate, 900x60/32 Motors Ltd., 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK. Trells, c/w mounted loading/unloading space, MRB, DS, Bourgault updates done, paddle conveyor, $125,000. blockage and X20 monitors c/w 6700 cart, looking for equipment? Convey-All Jim Wilson, 204-362-2449, Darlingford, 2 fans, 4 metering tanks, conveyor, duals, whole unit always shedded, exc. cond., MB. E-mail: jimwilson@goinet.ca $320,000. 780-872-3262, Lashburn, SK. TRY 1996 FLEXI-COIL 5000 with 2320 cart, 57’, 9” spacing, good condition, $25,000 OBO. 1998 FLEXI-COIL 57’ 5000 air drill and 320 bu. tank, $20,000 OBO. Troy 306-296-7899 204-250-4796, Plumas, MB. or Jerome 306-296-7784, Frontier, SK. 800 FLEXI-COIL 33’, DS, with 1720 tank, FLEXI COIL AIR cart, very good conSCAN TO DOWNLOAD THE APP »» (last 800 made), 12” spacing, 550 lbs 3850 $30,000. 306-672-8102. Gull Lake, shanks, Poirier seed boots, low acres, tank dition SK. shedded until this year. 306-745-7505 or 306-877-2014, Dubuc, SK. 2010 MORRIS CONTOUR 48’, 12” spacing, DS, new carbide sideband openers, Devloo 2015 BOURGAULT 3320 XTC, 76’, side rotary scrapers, Agtron all run blockage, band, 10”, 6550 cart, $258,000 OBO. Will TBT, 8300XL tank, 80 bu. 3rd tank, separate units. 306-563-8482, Yorkton, SK $128,000 OBO. 306-773-9057, Stewart Valley, SK. NH SF115, 130’, 1200 Imperial gal. tank, 2010 SEEDMASTER 70-12 w/JD 1910 430 2 rinse tanks, wheel boom sprayer, bu. duals, conveyor, $129,000 OBO. Deliv- 2011 MORRIS CONTOUR 61’, 12” space, ery available 306-563-8482, Moose Jaw SK DS, 6000 acres on Atom Jet openers, $19,000 OBO. 306-327-7198 Kelvington SK JD 1820, DS, paired row with blockage, 5.5x8 semi pneumatic packers, new hoses, S67XL FLEXI-COIL, 100’, rinse tank, foam 2011 JD 1910 cart, var. rate, 12” conveyor, 2013 Morris 8650XL TBT mech. drive, vg marker, 1200 gallon, windscreens. 3 meters, extra hose and boots, $52,000 cond, $165,000. 306-421-3865 Estevan SK 306-493-7409, Delisle, SK. OBO. Call 306-746-4614, Raymore, SK. 2009 JD 1830 61’ 10” spacing, 3 1/2” 1997 CONCORD 4812, DS dry with NH3, packer wheels, Pattison liquid tow behind. Dutch openers, 2000 JD 1900 seed cart, 1910 430 bu Coneyor bag lift 2600 monitor dual wheels. Phone 306-445-5602, 270 bu, $25,000. 306-452-3233, Antler, SK North Battleford, SK. 2013 JD 4940, 1850 hrs., 1600 gal. tank. 5010 CONCORD with 3400 tank, 50’ 10” 120’, 2 sets of tires, JD Height control, spacing, edge-on shank, 4” openers, full 2630 GPS, 3000 receiver, $280,000. Agtron Blockage, $35,000 OBO. Ogema, 204-247-2142, Roblin, MB. SK. 306-459-7519, 306-459-7539. 2011 BOURGAULT 6700 air cart X20, 4tm, lift, $135,000 OBO. Weyburn, SK. 2015 JD R4045, 1117 hrs., 120’ boom, 20” 2010 65’ 3310 BOURGAULT Paralink, 12” bag nozzle spacing, AutoTrac, JDLink, float spacing, mid row shank banding, double 306-563-8482. 800/55R46R1, $501,800. South Country shoot, rear hitch, tandem axles, low acres, 1996 BOURGAULT 40’ 8800/3195, harrows Equipment, 306-721-5050, Regina, SK. $145,000; 2002 49’ Morris Maxim air drill, and packers, $16,000. Call 306-563-8482, 12” spacing, w/7240 Morris grain cart, Rama, SK. 1995 ROGATOR 854, 4115 hrs., 90’ boom, $52,000. A.E. Chicoine Farm Equipment, 1998 JD 1820, 61’, 10” spacing, double 800 gal. poly tank, EZ-Boom and Steer, 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK. shoot, with 1998 JD 1910 cart, $35,300. floats, 320/90R46, $39,200. South CounBOURGAULT 5710 64’, 9.8” space, steel South Country Equipment, 306-721-5050, try Equipment, 306-721-5050, Regina, SK. packers, MRB’s, 2005 Bourgault 6350 air Regina, SK. cart, DS, in-cab controls. Will separate. 2011 JD 4830, 100’, with only 1150 Best offer. 306-277-4503, Gronlid, SK. 2013 SEEDMASTER 74-12TXB, w/2014 JD hours, full AutoSteer, 1000 gal. SS tank, all 1910- 550 bu. cart, 8 run double shoot, options, both sets of tires, $219,000. WANTED A Dual Shot Kit for a 64” 5710 air GreenStar, $232,050. South Country drill. Call 306-277-4503 Gronlid, SK. 306-948-7223, Biggar, SK. Equipment, 306-721-5050, Regina, SK.

2008 SEEDMASTER 64-12TXB, dual castors, castoring rear outer wing wheel, lift kit, $92,600. South Country Equipment, 306-721-5050, Regina, SK. 1994 FLEXI-COIL 5000 57’, 12”, single shoot air pac, w/Flexi-Coil 2320 TBH cart, 28,250. South Country Equipment, 306-721-5050, Regina, SK. 2010 SEEDMASTER 70-12TXB, w/2010 JD 1910-430 bu. cart, 750/65R26 large rear tires, 8-run DS, $191,000. South Country Equipment, 306-721-5050, Regina, SK. 2012 SEEDMASTER 66-12 TXB, Raven Cruizer II, in-cab monitor, Matrix hyd. block, Pattison kit, $153,000. South Country Equipment, 306-721-5050, Regina, SK. 2006 SEEDMASTER 66-12, double shoot/ JD air pack, pneumatic packers, had a JD 1910 cart on it, $100,650. South Country Equipment, 306-721-5050, Regina, SK. 2007 SEEDMASTER 80-14, w/2011 Bourgault 6550 tank, Smart Hitch, double shoot, $191,000. Call South Country Equipment, 306-721-5050, Regina, SK. 2006 SEEDMASTER 66-12ATD with 2006 JD 1910 430 bu. TBH Smart Hitch, JD towers, 8-run DS, $159,550 South Country Equipment, 306-721-5050, Regina, SK.

2016 DEMO 80’ DEGELMAN land roller, Odessa Rockpicker Sales. 306-957-4403, Odessa, SK. PHILLIPS 4350 rotary harrow, teeth wore very little, in great shape, $17,250. Call 306-630-9838, Brownlee, SK. FOR SALE BY TENDER: 42’ Rite-Way land roller, S/N 051034. Tenders close Feb. 10, 2017. Submit tenders to McMahon Co-op, Box 6, McMahon, SK., S0N 1M0. Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Call Gordon 306-627-3434.

IHC 6200 PRESS DRILL, 2 - 8’ steel press, new tires, always shedded, mint cond., $2000. 204-526-2424, Bruxelles MB JD 7200 PLANTERS IN STOCK, 8 to 16 row, any planter makes available. Call Reimer Farm Equipment, Gary Reimer, 204-326-7000, Hwy #12, Steinbach, MB. WANTED: MORRIS SEED-RITE M1100, 33’ or 44’ with transport wheels. Call 306-842-6360, Griffin, SK. 2009 JD 1790 CCS planter, 16/31 row, 30” or 15” row spacing, drawbar hitch, Yetter floating row cleaners, Ridgeland mud cleaning gauge wheels, Keaton seed firmers, In-furrow liquid fertilizer, Precision planting 20/20 monitor, E-sets, air force Auto-down force control. Corn, soybean and canola seed meters w/loading conveyor, $130,000. 306-697-7203, Grenfell, SK. COMBINE WORLD is now wrecking seeding equipment! Bourgault 5350, Bourgault 2155, Flexi-Coil 3450, JD 1820. Call for pricing and availability on parts! 1-888-278-4905. www.combineworld.com DEGELMAN 45’ LAND ROLLER, $34,900; Flexi-Coil 30’ 6000 disc drill, $16,900 and 57’ 5000, $17,900; Wishek 38’ disc, $104,900. Pro Ag Sales, 306-441-2030, anytime. North Battleford, SK. 50 COMPLETE BARTON II openers, off Flexi-Coil 6000 drill. Call 306-677-2689, Swift Current, SK.

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BREAKING DISCS: KEWANEE, 14’ and JD 4630, loader, cab; Case 2870, 4x4, De- 4020 JOHN DEERE TRACTOR, w/595 12’; Rome 16’ and 9’; Wishek 14’ and 30’. gelman dozer; Cockshutt 550 gas; 1991 Buhler Q/A loader, new paint, nice condiGMC 17’ B&H. 306-238-4411, Goodsoil, SK 2- DMI 7 shank rippers. 1-866-938-8537. tion, asking $9000; 570 Degelman high lift rock picker, ground drive w/clutch, asking 1992 37’ CASE/IH 5600 HD cultivator, $4000 OBO; Convey-All conveyor deck, w/Degelman mounted 4-row harrows, with 30’ conveyor, rotates, asking $2600; $25,000. A.E. Chicoine Farm Equipment, 40 Cockshutt tractor w/post pounder, ask1983 MF 2805, 20.4x38 duals (good), good ing $2950. 204-728-1861, Brandon, MB. 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK. V8 motor, needs hyd. pump on RH exterior 2016 JOHN DEERE 2410, 63’ deep tillage $4000 OBO. 306-735-2936 Whitewood, SK cultivator, 12” spacing, 550 trips, JD 3 bar ODESSA ROCKPICKER SALES: New Deharrows. 306-231-8060, Englefeld, SK. gelman equipment, land rollers, Strawmaster, rockpickers, protill, dozer blades. 306-957-4403, 306-536-5097, Odessa, SK. 1994 NH 8870, MFWD, big single tires, 3 PTH, runs excellent, $40,000. Call FLAX STRAW BUNCHER and land levelers. 204-730-3139, Glenboro, MB. Building now! Place orders now and don’t delay! 306-957-4279, Odessa, SK.

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1988 CASE 7130 MFWD, 6800 hrs., poor paint, runs exc., priced for quick sale, $30,000. Ph. 204-730-3139, Glenboro, MB. 1984 IHC 5088, 130 HP, 8920 hrs., 20.8x38 radials, triple hyds., dual PTO, $17,500. 204-525-4521, Minitonas, MB. 1993 FORD 846, 7792 hrs., 230 HP, 4 WD, 18.4R38 duals, PTO, 4 hyds., diff lock, cab, www.waltersequipment.com AC, heat, 14 spd. std. trans., $46,000 OBO. 1996 CASE 5240, 5300 hrs., can be Call 204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB. equipped w/loader; 1999 MX120, 4400 hrs.; 1999 MX170, 4600 hrs. w/loader. Call 204-522-6333, Melita, MB. 2013 140A FARMALL Case/IH w/loader, 1982 835 VERSATILE, 8837 hrs., Atom Jet 1800 hrs., $82,000. A.E. Chicoine Farm hyds., air ride seat, extra lighting, 18.4x38 Equipment, 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK. duals, good condition, $21,500. Call WANTED: 2294 FWA, in good running or- 306-630-9838, Brownlee, SK. der; and 1370, 2290 Case w/weak engines VERSATILE 375, 400, 435, 550 used; 450, 306-395-2668, 306-681-7610. Chaplin, SK. 500 and 550DT new. Call KMK Sales Ltd. LIZARD CREEK REPAIR and Tractor. We 306-682-0738, Humboldt, SK. buy 90 and 94 Series Case, 2 WD, FWA tractors for parts and rebuilding. Also have rebuilt tractors and parts for sale. 306-784-7841, Herbert, SK. WANTED: CASE 2096 FWA tractor in good shape, with Cararro front end, with or without FEL. Phone 306-257-3677.

2010 CIH STEIGER 335, powershift, AutoSteer, 520/85x42 duals, rear weights, shedded, only 775 hours, $185,000. 204-268-2853, Selkirk, MB. 2010 CLAAS XERION, 2040 hrs., CVT 50 WANTED: CASE 8630 w/orig. 30 Series kms/hr., front hitch, 800R38, $187,000; engine. Call 701-340-5061, Minot, ND. 2012 MF 8690, 3500 hrs, CVT, 50 kms/hr., $125,000; 2014 Deere 8360R, 1960 hrs, MITCH’S TRACTOR SALES LTD., IVT, 50 kms/hr, $190,000; 2014 Case 370 204-750-2459 (cell), St. Claude, MB. CVT, 220 hrs., 50 kms/hr, front hitch, Mitchstractorsales.com 2- JD 2130s, 3 900/R42, $225,500; 2014 Fendt 718 Profi, PTH, 2 hyds, w/wo loader; JD 2950, 2WD, 750 hrs., front hitch, 50 kms/hr., 710R42, CAH, 3 PTH, 2 hyds; JD 2950, MFWD, 3 $165,000; (3) 2016 Fendt 936’s, 400 hrs., PTH, 2 hyds, w/loader; JD 2955, MFWD, 3 loaded, call for price; 2015 Fendt 939, PTH, 2 hyds, w/loader; JD 3150, MFWD, 3 1050 hrs., front PTO, $250,000; 2011 PTH, 2 hyds, w/loader; JD 3155, MFWD, 3 Fendt 939, 830 hrs., 65kms/hr., $237,000; PTH, 2 hyds, w/loader; 2- JD 4050s, 2011 Fendt 939, 3400 hrs., 65 kms/hr., MFWD, 3 PTH, PS, w/o loaders; 2- JD front PTO, $180,000; 2005 Fendt 930, 4450s, MFWD, 3 PTH, 15 spd, w/loader; 10,000 hrs., new 900 tires, $79,000. Many JD 6420, MFWD, 3 PTH AutoQuad, more in stock! Phone 519-955-1331, w/loader; JD 6430, MFWD, 3 PTH, Auto- www.rozendaalclinton.com quad, w/loader; JD 7600, MFWD, 3 PTH, PowerQuad, w/loader; JD 7800, MFWD, 3 PTH, PowerQuad, w/loader. WANTED: 8440 or 8450 JD with PTO. 2006 CAT D8T SU dozer, single shank ripMust be in good shape. 204-843-2917, per, cab air, 11,000 hours, work ready, Amaranth, MB. $150,000. 204-795-9192 Plum Coulee, MB JD 8970, triple tires; JD 4650, FWD, 3 PTH, new engine; JD 4440, rebuilt engine; JD 168 FEL c/w 8’ bucket, excellent condiJD 4255, FWD. Ph 204-871-5170, Can de- tion, $6800. Call 204-476-6907, Manitoba. liver. Austin, MB. STEVE’S TRACTOR REBUILDER specializing in rebuilding JD tractors. Want Series 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 7000s to rebuild or for parts. pay top $$. Now selling JD parts. 204-466-2927, 204-871-5170, Austin, MB. JD 4230, new tires 18.5x38, $11,000; JD 4020, dual hyds, PTO, good tires, $7000. Both 100 HP w/PS. 204-525-4521, Minitonas, MB. www.waltersequipment.com WRECKING FOR PARTS: 4440 JD, complete OH eng., vg sheet metal and cab; 1135 Massey, c/w vg running engine and sheet metal. 1-877-564-8734, Roblin, MB.

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1992 FORD VERS. 976, recent repairs, Stretch your advertising dollars! Place an ad in the Atom Jet, Outback AutoSteer, 7400 hrs., WANTED: BOURGAULT field cultivator classifieds. Our friendly staff is waiting for your $47,500 OBO. 204-242-4332, Manitou, MB. 35-40’ w/harrows; Also a Flexi-Coil or call. 1-800-782-0794. 2016 VERSATILE SD550 Ezee-On 15’ offset Bourgault air seeder or air drill w/ cart in disc, 550 lbs./ft., HD bearing pkg., good condition, either 33-40’. Call Factory Direct Outlet 26”x3/8” notched. Lease or finance OAC. 204-728-1861, Brandon, MB. DELUXE WOOD & WATER Cam-Don Motors 306-237-4212 Perdue SK OUTDOOR FURNACES CAN YOU FIND A CHEAPER WAY TO HEAT? CSA APPROVED MF #36 DISCERS. Will pay top dollar TH and pick from anywhere. Phone Mike 306-723-4875, Cupar, SK. Now available North American wide at WANTED: 4W305; 4W220; 220 and D21. prices never seen before 8070, 8050 or 8030 MFWD. 1993 FORD 846, 7792 hrs., 230 HP, 4 WD, WANTED: USED, BURNT, old or ugly trac701-240-5737, Minot, ND. 18.4R38 duals, PTO, 4 hyds., diff lock, cab, tors. Newer models too! Smith’s Tractor $ AC, heat, 14 spd. std. trans., $46,000 OBO. Wrecking, 1-888-676-4847. Call 204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB. 1981 WHITE 105 with 10’ Leon dozer blade, fair cond., $9000. 306-561-7780, Davidson, SK.

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CARLRAMS RANCHING BULL SALE with Guests RNRFlicek Black Angus and Flicek Hereford Ranch. Thursday February 9th, 2017. 2:00 PM, please join us for lunch at 12:00, 5 miles North of Cut Knife, SK. on Hwy 674. On offer: (14) Black Angus bulls; (51) 2 year old horned Hereford bulls, (5) 2 year old polled Hereford bulls. For information contact Carlrams Ranching: Cal Ramsay,306-398-7343 or Carl Ramsay, 306-398-7879. RNRFlicek Black Angus: Rick Flicek, 306-823-7266. Flicek Hereford Ranch: Randy Flicek 306-823-7091. View catalogue on-line at: www.carlramsranching.com

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F BAR & ASSOCIATES Angus bulls for sale. Choose from 20 two year old and yearling Red and Black Angus bulls. Great genetics, easy handling, semen tested, delivery available. Call for sales list. Inquiries and visitors are welcome! Call Allen & Merilyn Staheli, 204-448-2124, Eddystone, MB. E-mail: amstaheli@inethome.ca SOUTH VIEW RANCH Red and Black Angus Bull Sale, Thursday April 13th. Offering 90+ Red and Black Angus yearling bulls. Performance data, semen tested. Phone Shane 306-869-8074 or Keith 306-454-2730, Ceylon, SK.

DRILL STEM: 200 3-1/2”, $45/ea; 400 2-7/8”, $32/ea; 400 2-3/8”, $33/ea; 300 1” rods. 306-768-8555, Carrot River, SK.

SOUTH VIEW RANCH has Red and Black Angus 2 year old bulls. Ceylon, SK. Call Shane 306-869-8074, Keith 306-454-2730.

Horner Cattle Company has for sale: NEW YELLOW JACKET STEEL PIPE, 45 top quality home-raised Angus x 2.375” O.D. x .125WT, .69¢/ft. and 4.500” Simmental Bred Heifers. Exposed to x .125/.188WT. at $1.49’/$1.80’. Located 16’ PEELED RAILS, 2-3” $7.50 ea., 125 per in Camrose, AB. 306-955-3091 for info. proven calving ease bulls by some of the bundle; 3-4” $9.25 ea., 100 per bundle; industry’s leading sires. 4-5” $11 each, 75 per bundle. Vermette -Exposed from June 15th to Wood Preservers, 1-800-667-0094, Spruce September 15th. Home, SK info@vwpltd.com -Asking $2200 WESTERN IRRIGATION: CADMAN Dealer. These cattle come from an established GUARANTEED PRESSURE TREATED fence Spring discounts. Full line of new and herd, with proven performance in posts, lumber slabs and rails. Call Lehner used equipment. 1 Cadman 4000S wide the progeny, and long- standing Wood Preservers Ltd., ask for Ron body big gun, like new; Also alum. pipe, comprehensive health program. pumps and motors. If we don’t have it, we 306-763-4232, Prince Albert, SK. will get it for you! Call 306-867-9461, Discount given for larger or complete 306-867-7037, Outlook, SK. group. Contact 204 867 7117 for more MULCHING- TREES, BRUSH, Stumps. details or email horner.ranch@gmail.com Call today 306-933-2950. Visit us at: WATER IN THE WRONG PLACE: Used www.maverickconstruction.ca pumping motors, PTO carts, 6” - 10” alum. EDIE CREEK ANGUS has 46 Meaty, Modpipe. 50 years experience. Call Dennis erate, Maternal, Black & Red Angus 2 year 403-308-1400, Taber, AB. old bulls for sale. March 11th, Ashern Auction Mart at 1:00 PM will be our 10th Annual Sale! Easy calving, easy fleshing, SEASONED JACK PINE firewood: Available developed as 2 year olds to breed more in bulk bags or 4’ lengths, split. Also green cows for more years! Great temperaments, or dry in log lengths. Can deliver. many suitable for heifers. 204-232-1620, 306-277-4660 or 306-921-6939, Ridgedale Take us with you. www.ediecreekangus.com

ARM RIVER RED ANGUS has on offer yearling and 2 year old bulls sired by Red Cockburn Patriot 12R, Red Golden Eagle Yosemite 6A, NRA Dateline 109Y (Black Red gene carrier) Red 6 Mile Summit 467Z and grandsons of Canadian World Angus Forum Reserve Champion “Red Lazy MC Smash 41 N.” Arm River Red Angus bulls are selected from cows that calve unassisted. They are born easy with a will to live, the genetics to grow and the quality to sell. Select your next herd sire from central Sask Red Angus bull supplier in our 31st year. 306-567-4702, Davidson, SK

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HARMONY NATURAL BISON buying finished up to $6.25/lb HHW; Culls up to $5.25/lb HHW; Feeders up to $4.75/lb BLOCKED AND SEASONED FIREWOOD: LW. Call/text 306-736-3454, SE Sask. $180 per 160 ft.≥ cord; bags $80 (includes refundable deposit for bag). Bundles of BISON WANTED - Canadian Prairie Bison 4’-5’ or 6.5’ also available. Vermette Wood is looking to contract grain finished bison, Preservers 1-800-667-0094, Spruce Home. as well as calves and yearlings for growing markets. Contact Roger Provencher at SEASONED SPRUCE SLAB firewood, one 306-468-2316, roger@cdnbison.com cord bundles, $99, half cord bundles, $65. Volume discounts. Call V&R Sawing, QUILL CREEK BISON is looking for fin306-232-5488, Rosthern, SK. ished, and all other types of bison. COD, paying market prices. “Producers working BLOCKED SEASONED JACK Pine firewood with Producers.” Delivery points in SK. and and wood chips for sale. Lehner Wood Pre- MB. Call 306-231-9110, Quill Lake, SK. servers Ltd., 306-763-4232, Prince Albert, SK. Will deliver. Self-unloading trailer. NORTHFORK- INDUSTRY LEADER for over 15 years, is looking for finished Bison, grain or grass fed. “If you have them, we want them.” Make your final call with Northfork for pricing! Guaranteed prompt payment! 514-643-4447, Winnipeg, MB.

2011 HITACHI 270 CL-3 excavator Isuzu, 4 cyl. 147 HP dsl. eng., 5’ WBM bucket w/hyd. thumb, 32’’ tracks, 8692.5 hrs., AC, heater, 2 spd., exc. working cond., Can deliver. (Warranty). BEV’S FISH & SEAFOOD LTD., buy di1986 JD 2950, FWA, big rubber, 9000 $125,000. rect, fresh fish: Pickerel, Northern Pike, hrs.; Also have a variety of horses for sale. 204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB. Whitefish and Lake Trout. Seafood also Call 204-628-3366, Waterhen, MB. CRAIG SNOW WING, 12’, c/w frame, available. Phone toll free 1-877-434-7477, 2007 JD 6430 FWA, premium, 1 owner, mounts and hydraulic block off a 1997 306-763-8277, Prince Albert, SK. 1300 hrs., c/w all options incl. 3 PTH, 673 Champion 730A-VHP Series V grader, self levelling loader with E/H quick attach, $4900. View at: www.combineworld.com w/bucket and grapple, pallet forks and 1-888-278-4905. bale spear, asking $90,000. 306-740-7911, Stockholm, SK. 12’ DEGELMAN DOZER and frame, manual NEW AND USED generators, all sizes from angle, new cutting edge, fits most 2WD & 5 kw to 3000 kw, gas, LPG or diesel. Phone 2004 JD 9520, 4WD, 4600 hrs., FWA, $5900. 306-948-7223, Biggar, SK. for availability and prices. Many used in 800/70R38 duals, 4 remotes, ActiveSeat, stock. 204-643-5441, Fraserwood, MB. HID lights, nice clean tractor, $159,000. 306-743-7622, Langenburg, SK. DIESEL GENSET SALES AND SERVICE, JOHN DEERE 4755 2WD. very good EQUIPMENT, TREES & LAND: IHC TD 12 to 300 KWs, lots of units in stock. Used shape, differential lock. 306-576-2171, or crawler, IHC 914 combine; Coop 550 and new: Perkins, John Deere and Deutz. We also build custom Gensets. We cur360-560-7679. Wishart, SK. swather; Massey 860 combine; Parting out rently have special pricing on new John JOHN DEERE 8630, PTO, tires like new, ex- combines/tractors - MF 1030 tractor; Pas- Deere units. Call for pricing 204-792-7471. cellent condition, $19,500. 306-861-4592, ture/hayland for rent; Also standing poplar Call 204-268-1888, Beausejour, MB. Fillmore, SK. EX-GOVERNMENT STAND-BY UNITS: 2012 JOHN DEERE 9560R, 2916 hrs., CHECK OUT OUR inventory of quality used 12V92 w/400 KW, 600 volts, 388 hrs, 520/5R46, GreenStar, 5 hyd. outlets, highway tractors. For more details call $25,000; 12V92 w/400 KW, 600 volts, 419 Command View, $330,100. South Country 204-685-2222 or view information at hrs, $25,000; 12V92 w/400 KW, 600 volts, 638 hrs, $25,000; 16V92 w/500 KW, 600 Equipment, 306-721-5050, Regina, SK. www.titantrucksales.com volts, 700 hrs, $25,000; 16V92 w/800 KW, 2012 JOHN DEERE 9510RT, 1661 hrs., WANTED: APPROX. 60 pcs Stealth side 600 volts, 700 hrs, $30,000; KT450 CumGreenStar, JDLink, 36” tracks, AJ hitch, band reinforcement brackets, #BG101; mins w/250 KW, $15,000. Can-Am Truck $337,450. South Country Equipment, Also want JD 1900 seed tank meter boxes Export Ltd, 1-800-938-3323, Delisle, SK. 306-721-5050, Regina, SK. in good cond. 204-655-3458, Sifton, MB. 2014 JOHN DEERE 6125R Premium MFWD, 1563 hrs., with H340 loader. Was BOBCAT 943 SKIDSTEER, $14,900; NH $148,400 - Now $127,775! South Country LX865 skidsteer, $12,900; McKee 7’ snowblower, $1,000; Lorenz 8’ HD snowblower, Equipment, 306-721-5050, Regina, SK. $1,500; Gehl 500 cu. ft., 4 auger feed cart, JD 9300, 1997, 5996 hrs., 24 spd., triples, $10,000; Eversman V-Ditcher $2,000, AshSign up for daily enews at 4 hyds., wired for GPS, excellent. JD land 4.5, 6, and 8 yard scrapers, Phoenix manitobacooperator.ca 8110, 2001, FWA, 4000 hrs, 1000 PTO, rotary harrow 35’, 42’, and 53’; Knight 3 excellent. 306-493-7409, Delisle, SK. auger feed cart, $5,000. 1-866-938-8537.

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WANT TO PURCHASE cull bison bulls and cows, $5/lb. HHW. Finished beef steers and heifers for slaughter. We are also buying compromised cattle that can’t make a long trip. Oak Ridge Meats, McCreary, 204-835-2365, 204-476-0147.

BRED HEIFERS due to calve in April, bred to easy calving Angus bulls, preg checked. 306-287-3900, 306-287-8006, Englefeld, SK. www.skinnerfarms.ca

RED ANGUS YEARLING and 2 year old bulls on moderate growing ration, performance info. available. Adrian or Brian and OSSAWA ANGUS, MARQUETTE, MB. Elaine Edwards, Valleyhills Angus, Glaslyn, has for sale yearling and 2 year old bulls SK. call 306-441-0946, 306-342-4407. and open yearling heifers. Call www.valleyhillsangus.com 204-375-6658 or 204-383-0703. COMING 3 YR. old Red Angus herdsire, STEWART CATTLE CO. & Guests Bull used on PB herd. Call Little de Ranch, Sale: February 23rd, 2017, 1:30 PM, 306-845-2406, Turtleford, SK. Neepawa Ag-Plex, Neepawa, MB. 50 REG. RED ANGUS bulls born Feb./Mar. Black Angus bulls; Simmental cross Angus 2016, calving ease, good growth. Little de bulls. Contact Brent Stewart Ranch, 306-845-2406, Turtleford, SK. 204-773-2356, 204-773-6392. View our catalogue online: www.stewartcattle.com DOUBLE BAR D FARMS “Best of Both Email: stewartcows@wificountry.ca Worlds” Bull & Select Female Sale, Tues. February 28th in Grenfell, SK. Join us for CRANBERRY CREEK ANGUS registered lunch at noon; sales starts at 1:00 PM. Ofbulls. Sired by Kodiak, Angus Valley, Final fering over 150+ bulls selected from one Answer, Cranberry Creek Tiger. EPD and of the largest herds in Canada. For more weights available. Hand fed for longevity. information contact Ken at 306-697-7204 Semen tested, reg. transfer, delivered in or T Bar C Cattle Co., 403-363-9973. View May. Guaranteed breeders. Please call catalogue at: www.doublebardfarms.com or www.buyagro.com PL #116061. 204-534-2380 David and Jeanette Neufeld 22nd ANNUAL Cattleman’s Connection Bull Sale, March 3, 2017, 1:00 PM at Heartland Livestock, Brandon, MB. Selling 100 yearling Black Angus bulls. For catalog or more info call Derrick Pilatic, Brookmore Angus 204-841-5466, Barb Hart 204-476-2607; Barb Airey, Manager HBH Farms, 204-566-2134, Raymond Airey 204-734-3600, rbairey@hotmail.com. Sales Management, Doug Henderson, 403-782-3888 or 403-350-8541. BLACK ANGUS AND POLLED Hereford bulls bred for calving ease, feed efficiency, fertility and longevity. Semen tested and delivery available. Call Don Guilford, 204-873-2430, Clearwater, MB.

65 RISING 2 yr. old Red and Black Angus bulls. Info sheets available. Triple V Dan Van Steelandt 204-665-2448, 100 BRED BISON HEIFERS, excellent Ranch, Matt 204-267-0706. quality, ready to go. Call Doug at Quill 204-522-0092; www.vvvranch.com Melita, MB. Creek Bison, 306-231-9110, Quill Lake, SK. NILSSON BROS INC. buying finished bison on the rail, also cull cows at Lacombe, AB. For winter delivery and beyond. Smaller groups welcome. Fair, competitive and assured payment. Contact Richard Bintner 306-873-3184.

RED ANGUS BULLS, two year olds, semen tested, guaranteed breeders. Delivery available. 306-287-3900, 306-287-8006, Englefeld, SK. www.skinnerfarms.ca

REGISTERED BLACK ANGUS yearling bulls, low birthweight, very quiet. We’ve been in registered Blacks for over 50 yrs. Buy now and save! EPD’s and delivery available. Amaranth, MB., 204-843-2287.

YEARLING ANGUS BULLS. Canadian bloodlines. Top quality. Phone 306-877-2014, WANTED: ALL KINDS of bison from year- Dubuc, SK. lings to old bulls. Also cow/calf pairs. Ph Kevin at 306-429-2029, Glenavon, SK. SOUTH VIEW RANCH has Black and Red Angus 2 year old bulls. Ceylon, SK. Call APPROX. 70- 2016 bison calves for sale. Shane 306-869-8074, Keith 306-454-2730. Nice looking group. Offers. Call Marvin at 306-929-2775, Prince Albert, SK. 50 BLACK ANGUS heifers, Jan-Feb calvers, some with calves at foot already; 50 AprilNEW AD! 40 bred Plains heifers, bred to May calvers. 306-322-7905, Archerwill, SK. Plains bulls, $5200/ea. Call 306-944-4925, Plunkett, SK. SELLING: BLACK ANGUS BULLS. Wayside Angus, Henry and Bernie Jungwirth, ON OFFER: 35 - 2015 Plains females. 306-256-3607, Cudworth, SK. Kramer’s Bison Auction in North Battleford, SK. March 8th, 2017. Call 306-441-1408. BLACK ANGUS BULLS, two year olds, semen tested, guaranteed breeders. Delivery THE PASKWAW BISON PRODUCERS available. 306-287-3900, 306-287-8006, COALITION is a registered Non-Profit Cor- Englefeld, SK. www.skinnerfarms.ca poration dedicated to raising public awareness to the threat Malignant Catarrhal Fe- BRED HEIFERS due to calve in April, bred ver (MCF) poses to the bison industry. For to easy calving Angus bulls, preg checked. further info contact Robert Johnson 306-287-3900, 306-287-8006, Englefeld, SK. www.skinnerfarms.ca pskwbpc@gmail.com

REGISTERED PB CHAROLAIS yearling and 2 yr. old bulls by private treaty. Semen tested and guaranteed. Call Brad 204-537-2367, 204-523-0062, Belmont, MB. www.clinecattlecompany.ca CATTLEMAN! AGAIN THIS year we have an excellent selection of polled Purebred Charolais bulls. Both yearling and 2 year olds. White and Red factor. As well as a group of very low birth weight bulls suitable for heifers. Shop early for best selection. Visit the farm or on the web at: www.defoortstockfarm.com Phone Gord or Sue at 204-743-2109, Cypress River, MB. REGISTERED CHAROLAIS BULLS, 2 year olds and yearlings. Polled, horned, some red. Quiet hand fed, hairy bulls. 40+ head available. Wilf at Cougar Hill Ranch 306-728-2800, 306-730-8722, Melville, SK POLLED PUREBRED CHAROLAIS heifers some red factors, Please call 306-435-7116. Rocanville, SK. COMING 2 YR. old polled PB Charolais bulls, come red factor. Call Kings Polled Charolais, 306-435-7116, Rocanville, SK. GOOD QUALITY YEARLING and 2 year old Charolais bulls. Mostly AI sired. Semen tested. Some Red Factors. Will feed until breeding time. Contact Bar H Charolais, Grenfell, SK. Kevin Haylock, 306-697-2901 or 306-697-2988. BECK McCOY BULL SALE, Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at 2:00 PM, Beck Farms, Milestone, SK. 92 Charolais and Hereford bulls on offer. Wade 306-436-7458 or Chad 306-436-7300. Catalogue online at: www.mccoycattle.com PUREBRED CHAR. HEIFERS bred to easy calving, son of Ledger. Ken and Lorraine Qualman 306-492-4634, Dundurn, SK. CREEK’S EDGE PUREBRED Charolais bulls for sale off the farm. 60 yearlings and 6 two year olds. We welcome you to our bull pen anytime. Also selling purebred Charolais replacement heifers. Please phone Stephen 306-279-2033 or 306-279-7709, Yellow Creek, SK. View all our bulls online www.creeksedgecharolais.ca

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POLLED PB YEARLING CHAROLAIS bulls, performance and semen tested. Will keep until April, $3000-$4000. Charrow Charolais, Bill 306-387-8011, 780-872-1966, Marshall, SK. NEILSON CATTLE COMPANY Charolais Bull Sale, Friday March 10, 1:00 PM at the Ranch, hwy #47 south of Willowbrook, SK. Offering 30 coming 2 yr. old Charolais bulls. All semen tested and vet inspected. For catalogue or more information contact Mike 306-783-0331 or T Bar C Cattle Co. 306-220-5006. Watch and bid on-line at: www.dlms.ca To view catalogue on-line visit us at: www.buyagro.com PL#116061

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2nd ANNUAL FLADELAND LIVESTOCK Bull Sale, Wednesday March 15, 2017, 1:30PM at Johnstone Auction Mart, Moose Jaw, SK. Selling 34 Red and Black yearling Gelbvieh bulls. Call Del 306-869-8123 or Clint 306-861-5654. View catalogue and videos at: www.fladelandlivestock.com

BLACK & BLACK BALDIE Simmental Bulls, good selection of yearlings 2 year olds. Excellent quality with good hair coats and disposition second to none! Semen tested. Delivery available. Call Regan Schlacter SHEEP AND GOAT SALE, Heartland Livestock, Prince Albert, Friday, March 3, 306-231-9758, Humboldt, SK. 11:00 AM. Call 306-763-8463 to pre-book. RED AND BLACK Purebred and commercial Simmental replacement heifers. Bill or Virginia Peters, 306-237-9506, Perdue, SK. SASK. SHEEP DEV. BOARD sole dis2 YR. OLD black bulls- yearling Red, Black tributor of sheep ID tags in Sask., offers and full-blood bulls. Moderate BW. Bill or programs, marketing services and sheep/ Virginia Peters, 306-237-9506, Perdue, SK. goat supplies. 306-933-5200, Saskatoon, RANCH READY HORNED Hereford Bull SK. www.sksheep.com Sale, March 10th, 1:00 PM at the ranch, Simmie, SK. 15 two year old bulls, 30 yearling bulls, 6 purebred open heifers, 20 commercial open heifers. View catalogue and sale videos: www.braunranch.com R PLUS SIMMENTALS, 17th Annual Contact Craig Braun at 306-297-2132. Bull Sale, Sunday, March 5, 2017, 1:00 PM at the ranch, 5 miles SE of Estevan, SK. Watch for signs. Selling: 70 multi-generation red and black Simmental yearling FRESH AND SPRINGING heifers for sale. bulls, bred for easy calving & performance. WANTED: Cows and quota needed. We buy all class- Excellent bulls for commercial and pure BUTCHER es of slaughter cattle-beef and dairy. R&F bred operations. Also selling 20 2 year old Livestock Inc. Bryce Fisher, Warman, SK. bulls. Call Marlin LeBlanc, 306-421-2470 or Rob Holowaychuk, 780-916-2628. HOGS Phone 306-239-2298, cell 306-221-2620.

SPRINGER LIMOUSIN has very quiet 2 yr old and yearling Purebred Limousin bulls. Red or Black. Call Merv at 306-272-4817 or 306-272-0144, Foam Lake, SK. CIRCLE T LIMOUSIN purebred Red and Black performance tested bulls. Guaranteed, semen tested, by trade leading sires. 306-634-8536, 306-634-4621, Estevan, SK

DOUBLE BAR D FARMS “Best of Both Worlds” Bull & Select Female Sale, Tues. February 28th in Grenfell, SK. Join us for lunch at noon; sales starts at 1:00 PM. Offering over 150+ bulls selected from one of the largest herds in Canada. For more information contact Ken at 306-697-7204 or T Bar C Cattle Co., 403-363-9973. View catalogue at: www.doublebardfarms.com or www.buyagro.com PL #116061.

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17TH ANNUAL SASKATOON Gelbvieh Bull and Female Sale, Saturday, March 18, 2017, Saskatoon Livestock Sales. Pre-sale viewing and customer appreciation Friday, March 17, 2017. Gelbvieh bulls add pounds at weaning, feed efficiency, and superior maternal strength. Selling 40 stout polled red and black yearling PB and balancer Gelbvieh bulls and select females. Sale can be viewed online via DLMS. For more info. and catalogue: Darcy 306-865-2929 or 306-865-7859, or Darrell 780-581-0077, www.gelbviehworld.com or sales consultant Kirk Hurlburt 306-222-8210. www.stonegatefarms.ca

2nd ANNUAL ON THE FARM Bid Off Bull Sale. Bidding starts Friday March 24, 1:00 PM CST. Closes Saturday, March 25, 2:00 CST, 2017, Neudorf, SK. 40 yearling and 2 yr old bulls. Details & updates available on our websites: www.bendershorthorns.com www.starpfarms.com Call Glen and Ryan Bender, Neudorf, SK. 306-728-8613 and 306-748-2876 or Rayleen 306-231-3933.

POLLED HEREFORD AND BLACK Angus bulls bred for calving ease, feed efficiency, fertility and longevity. Semen tested and POLLED YEARLING AND 2 YEAR OLD delivery available. Call Don Guilford, Simmental bulls, Reds and Blacks. Bulls are fully guaranteed, semen tested and in204-873-2430, Clearwater, MB. sured until delivery. Call Ray Cormier, 204-736-2608, La Salle, MB. and visit our 15 HEREFORD COWS, bulls were out June website: www.riverbankfarms.com 3rd. Phone 306-743-2400. Gerald, SK.

SQUARE D HEREFORDS: Herd bull prospects, 2 yr. old, fall born yearlings and spring yearling bulls. Quiet, performance tested. Delivery can be arranged. Hereford females bred Hereford, registration papers available. Jim Duke 306-538-4556, 306-736-7921, Langbank, SK. email: square.d@sasktel.net view our website: square-dpolledherefords.com BECK McCOY BULL SALE, Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at 2:00 PM, Beck Farms, Milestone, SK. 92 Charolais and Hereford bulls on offer. Wade 306-436-7458 or Chad 306-436-7300. Catalogue online at: www.mccoycattle.com

NORTHFORK- INDUSTRY LEADER for over 15 years, is looking for Elk. “If you have them, we want them.” Make your final call with Northfork for pricing! Guaran21 RED ANGUS and Red Angus Hereford teed prompt payment! 514-643-4447, cross bred cows, due to calve March. Call Winnipeg, MB. 204-348-3125, Whitemouth, MB. BUYING ELK for local and international 600 TOP QUALITY bred heifers, start calv- meat markets. Call us for competitive pricing April 1. All heifers preg checked, pelt ing and easy marketing. Phone Ian at measured and full live vaccination pro- 204-848-2498 or 204-867-0085. gram going to breed. Bred to Red and Black Angus. 204-325-2416, Manitou, MB. CUSTOM CATTLE GRAZING on former PFRA community pastures in the Interlake. SUPER SAVER EAR muffs for calves. Warm Wind and moisture proof. Adjustable halContact Terence Caumartin 204-278-3515. ters. Call 204-436-2535, Elm Creek, MB. BRED COW HERD REDUCTION, by half. 150 head. Bred Charolais, to calve first KELLN SOLAR SUMMER/WINTER WATERING System, provides water in remote week of April. 306-432-4803, Lipton, SK. areas, improves water quality, increases BLACK ANGUS HEIFERS for sale, bred to pasture productivity, extends dugout life. Black Angus bulls. Exposed July 1 - Sept 5, St. Claude/Portage, 204-379-2763. $2100. Call 306-476-2448, Rockglen, SK. SVEN-APOLLO ROLLER MILLS, new and COMPLETE HERD DISPERSAL. 40 bred used. Also buying and selling used roller cows: 10 bred heifers, 10- 2nd calvers, 18- mills. Re-grooving and repairing. Custom 5 yr. old and under, 2- 6 yr. olds. This is a grain rolling on your yard. Manitoba Distotally closed herd, only top producers tributor Direct for 28 years. Farmers Prewere kept. Also selling Black Angus herd- mium Equipment - Randy 204-729-5162. sire. 306-961-6499, Prince Albert, SK. GREG’S WELDING: Freestanding 30’ 5 bar 75 SECOND AND THIRD Black and Red An- panels, all 2-7/8” drill stem construction, gus young bred cows. Call 306-773-1049 $470; 24’x5.5’ panels, 2-7/8” pipe with 51” sucker rods, $350; 24’x6’ panels, 2-7/8” or 306-741-6513, Swift Current, SK. pipe with 6- 1” rods, $375; 30’ 2 or 3 bar windbreak panels c/w lumber. Gates and double hinges avail. on all panels. Belting troughs for grain or silage. Calf shelters. WANTED: RED OR BLACK Angus cross Del. avail. 306-768-8555, Carrot River, SK. younger cows, lease to own. References available. 306-542-2575, 306-542-7007, STOP WASTING GRAIN! Try our grain Veregin, SK. troughs: 30’ c/w skids, made of conveyor belting and pipe, $750 ea. 306-538-4685, WANTED: CULL COWS and bulls. For book- 306-736-7146, Kennedy, SK. ings call Kelly at Drake Meat Processors, 306-363-2117 ext. 111, Drake, SK.

ASHWORTH FARM AND RANCH 14th Annual Bull Sale, Monday, March 6th, 1 PM at the farm. 8 miles South of Oungre, SK. Hwy. #35, 2-1/2 miles East. Offering 90 Red and Black Simmental bulls and Simm/Angus cross bulls. For catalogue or more information call Kelly Ashworth WANTED: SOMEONE TO CUSTOM feed 150 306-456-2749, 306-861-2013 or Bouchard cows starting fall 2017 in Western MB or Livestock 403-946-4999. View catalogue Eastern SK. Call Don 403-501-1887. on-line at: www.bouchardlivestock.com WILL CUSTOM GRAZE 150 cows at Miniota PHEASANTDALE CATTLE COMPANY MB. Approximately May 10 - October 20. 13th Annual Bull and Female Sale Phone Don 403-501-1887. Thurs., March 2nd, 1:00 PM at the ranch, 22 kms. east of Balcarres, SK. Offering 70 fullblood Simmental, Red and Black Purebred Simmental and Simm/Red Angus cross bulls, yearlings and extra age bulls, all polled. 8 open purebred heifers. View catalogue: www.bohrson.com For info. call Lee Stilborn 306-335-7553, 306-335-2828. HORSE AND TACK SALE, Heartland, Prince Albert, SK., Friday, March 3, starting at 5:30 PM. Call 306-763-8463.

HORSES FOR SALE: Teams: 2 black Clyde geldings, 16.3 HH, 4 years old, broke; 2 Belgian mares, 16.1 HH, 5 years old, broke; 2 black Percheron mares, 16.1 HH, 3 & 8 years old; 2 Brabant cross Belgian mares, 3 & 4 years old, broke; 1 black and white spotted Draft mare, 5 years old, broke; 1 Bay Clyde cross, 9 years old, well broke to ride and drive. price is $7000/team. Contact David Carson, 519-291-8252, Listowel, ON.

ERIXON SIMMENTALS Bull & Female Sale Wednesday, March 1st, 2017, 1:00 PM, Saskatoon Livestock Sale. 40 PB red yearlings; 13 PB black yearlings; 2 PB black extra age; 8 PB replacement heifers. Contact Dave at 306-270-2893. Clavet, SK. View TEAM OF BROWN and white Paints, 1/2 Gypsy, broke to ride and drive. Chestnut catalog online at: erixonsimmentals.com gelding broke to ride and drive. Chestnut FULLBLOOD FLECKVIEH and Black PB year- gelding broke to ride. Several bred mares. ling bulls, reasonable birthweights, $4000. Mares and geldings coming 2 and 3 yrs. Curtis Mattson 306-944-4220 Meacham SK 306-435-3634, Moosomin, SK.

FFS- FUCHS FARM SUPPLY is your partner in agriculture stocking mixer, cutter, feed wagons and bale shredders and industry leading Rol-Oyl cattle oilers. 306-762-2125, Vibank, SK. www.fuchs.ca PAYSEN LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT INC. We manufacture an extensive line of cattle handling and feeding equipment including squeeze chutes, adj. width alleys, crowding tubs, calf tip tables, maternity pens, gates and panels, bale feeders, Bison equipment, Texas gates, steel water troughs, rodeo equipment and garbage incinerators. Distributors for El-Toro electric branders and twine cutters. Our squeeze chutes and headgates are now avail. with a neck extender. Ph 306-796-4508, email: ple@sasktel.net Web: www.paysen.com

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS BECOME A DIRECTOR OF WINTER CEREALS MANITOBA INC. WCMI has openings on the producer elected Board of Directors. Directors will be elected for a two year term ending at the annual General Meeting in March of 2019. WCMI Directors participate in approximately 5 board meetings a year and contribute time to WCMI. Directors are called on to represent WCMI at conferences that impact the winter cereals industry. Expenses are reimbursed to Directors. Registered winter cereals growers interested in joining the Board can contact the WCMI business office at 1-866-472-4611 for nomination forms. Nomination forms must be returned to the WCMI office no later than 12:00 p.m. (noon) February 24. 2017.

Bioriginal Food & Science Corp. is actively purchasing: • Organic Flax Seed • Organic Hemp Seed and; • Borage Seed (from the 2016 crop year) We are also contracting for the upcoming growing season. For more information please contact: Sandy Jolicoeur at (306) 975-9251 or email crops@bioriginal.com

Note: Only registered growers may vote, nominate or hold office. A registered grower means any grower who has had a Winter Cereals Manitoba Inc check-off deducted since August 1, 2014 . A registered grower is not eligible to be nominated as a director if he or she has requested or received a refund of the check-off since August 1, 2014. An election (if required) will be held at the Annual General Meeting in Brandon, Manitoba March 15, 2017.

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LAB CROSS PUPS, black, available now, VEGAS TIMESHARE. INT’L exchanges, $500. Call 306-295-3333, 306-295-3868, avail. 2 bdrm., full kitchen washer/dryer, 306-295-7669 cell, Eastend, SK. living/dining room. 306-453-2958, Carlyle.

SALE BY TENDER Sealed tenders in writing for the purchase of the property described below will be received by D’Arcy & Deacon LLP as follows:

GREAT BERNESE PUPS, $600. Personal property protection. 306-946-6644, Simpson, SK. Pics on mountaindogkennels.com

LAND FOR SALE: RM of Wallace No. 243. NW 14-27-01 W2. 160 acres (140 cult.), NEW LITTER OF PUPS: From great work- Assessed 43,340. Call 204-414-4129. ing parents, ready March 11th. 2 females, 3 males. 1st shots and de-wormed, $400. RM HAZEL DELL #335. 419 acres chemical 306-492-2447, 306-290-3339, Clavet, SK. free farmland all in one block. Private setting. Older mobile home, good water. Info phone 306-814-0014, Preeceville, SK. 2 QUARTERS FARMLAND, RM Spalding, 8- VERTEX 2-way radios, all in working E1/2-17-38-16-W2, for Sale by Tender. condition, $1000 for all. Call Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Submit tenders to: Greg Harcourt, 306-630-9838, Brownlee, SK. Box 40, Quill Lake, SK. S0A 3E0 or email gpharcourt@gmail.com by Feb. 25, 2017. For more info call 306-383-7119.

FARMLAND AUCTION: 2 quarter sections of farmland in the RM of Benson #35, SE 01-04-07 W2 and SW 01-04-07 W2. Don Biette land and farm equipment auction Monday April 17, 2017. Bienfait, SK. area. Visit www.mackauctioncompany.com for sale bill and photos or join our FB page. Phone 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815 MACK Auction Co. PL 311962.

4 QUARTERS, 15 miles SE of Raymore, SK. 2016 crop canola and barley. Grain storage. Call 306-746-7205. MULTI-USE PROPERTY, 18,470 sq. ft., 2 storey building on over 10 acres of prime scenic property in Moose Jaw, SK. adjacent to TransCanada Hwy. Short distance to new hospital. Comprises of offices, cafeteria, kitchen, meeting rooms, 18 bdrms with private baths and indoor pool. Replacement value over $5,000,000. This property has a rare and valuable multipurpose CS coding allowing for the operation of a medical research or health care facility. Ideal for private MRI, private senior care, or rehabilitation business. Call Dave Low, Realty Executives MJ, 306-631-9201, davelow@sasktel.net

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Custom Forages and Blends, Cover Crops, Canary seed, Mustard seed, Spring Triticale Available. Zeghers Seed Inc. is also an Exporter! We would be glad to help market your special crops.

FARMLAND NE SK(Clemenceau) 4 quarters plus 36 acre riverside parcel w/5 bdrm. home. Featuring: bins on concrete with direct hit on railroad cars, 40 acres of mostly mature spruce timber, 2 farmyards- 1 bordering Etomami River and 50 miles of provincial forest, excellent elk hunting and other big game and goose. 580 acres cult. Full line of farm equipment and sawmill also available Reg Hertz, 306-865-7469. FARMLAND FOR SALE BY TENDER. RM of McCraney No. 282. Legal Description: NW-32-30-01-W3, ext. 0, SW-32-3001-W3, ext. 0. Conditions of Offer: 1. All offers to be submitted on or before 4:00 PM on February 28, 2017 to: Shirkey Law Office, Box 280, 127 Washington Ave., Davidson, SK., S0G 1A0. 2. Contact Shirkey Law Office at shirkey@sasktel.net or 306-567-2023 to obtain Bid Form. 3. Deposits of $5000 made payable to Shirkey Law Office. Cheques will be returned to unsuccessful bidders. Highest or any offer not necessarily accepted. 4. Persons submitting offers must rely on their own inspection of land and improvements as to condition and number of acres. CASH RENT: 6 quarters in 1 block, RM Kingsley #124, Kipling/Whitewood area. One quarter 7 miles from home residence may consider selling. 306-696-2957. RM #369, 160 acres: 130 farmland, 20 grassland, 10 yardsite. Incl. 3 bdrm house, 3 car garage, quonset and sheds. 306-872-4500, 306-874-7778, Spalding SK FARMLAND FOR SALE in RM of Kinistino, 6 quarters: NE 35-46-22 W2; NW 35-46-22 W2; NE 36-46-22 W2; NW 36;-46-22 W2; SE 36-46-22 W2; SW 36-46-22 W2. Taking offers until February 17, 2017. Contact: 306-931-2058 or jim.heather@sasktel.net

TIMBER FRAMES, LOG STRUCTURES and Vertical Log Cabins. Log home refinishing and chinking. Certified Log Builder with 38 years experience. Log & Timber Works, Delisle, SK., 306-717-5161, Email info@logandtimberworks.com Website at www.logandtimberworks.com DWEIN TRASK REALTY INC. Quality homes in small towns currently available within 45 minutes of Saskatoon. Ideal for retirement, fixed income or seasonal living situations. Health services, shopping, schools and sport facilities are in these towns or very close commute. For more info. go to www.traskrealty.com or please call Dwein 306-221-1035, Amanda 306-221-5675 or Victoria 306-270-9740.

13 LOTS IN REGINA. Investment opportunity! 13 unserviced lots. Each lot is 25’x125’. Located directly west of Harbour Landing on Campbell St., $520,000. MLS#582469. Paul Kutarna, Sutton Group - Results Realty, 306-596-7081.

WANTED: UP TO 250 quarters of grain land. Will consider most parts in SK. and 4 LOTS LOCATED Downtown Lumsden. AB. For more info. phone 306-221-2208. 17,250 sq. ft. parcel, Zoned C2. Development opportunity, ex. banks, offices, multi mixed, hotel, medical, etc., $379,900. MLS#590709. Paul Kutarna, Sutton Group - Results Realty, 306-596-7081.

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LOG HOMES AND CABINS, sidings, paneling, decking. Fir and Hemlock flooring, timbers, special orders. Phone Rouck Bros., Lumby, BC. 1-800-960-3388. www.rouckbros.com

FOR SALE BY TENDER. Home quarter for sale. Offers are invited for the land (no minerals; no buildings except as stated below): C SE 28-11-10 W2, located in the RM of Fillmore #96 (159.62 acres) (1900 sq. ft. house, 16,800 bu. grain storage, cattle shelters, watering bowls, 2 sheds, 2 dugouts plus well water, house has chlorination iron filter RO water filtration and 120 acres cult.) For anyone wishing to view the property, an open house will be held on February 11, 2017 from 1:00 to 5:00 PM. An offer may be made for the above land. An offer must be: in writing with a certified cheque (payable to the undersigned) for 5% of the offered price as a deposit; and placed in a sealed envelope marked “Land Tender” which reaches the undersigned by 10:00 AM CST Thursday, March 2, 2017. Balance of offered price is payable by cash or financing arrangements (satisfactory to the undersigned) when notice of intention to accept the offer is given. Cheques of unsuccessful offerors will be returned. The highest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. Offerors must rely on their own research of the property to determine acreage, condition and assessment. If you have any other questions regarding the sale of the land please call Claude at 306-722-7408. Donald G. Horner, Horner Law Office, 21- 5th Street N. E., Weyburn, SK. S4H 0Y9.

RM OF WINSLOW #319- For sale one quarter, NE-32-31-21-W3, 144 cult. acres. Call Barry 306-382-8140, Saskatoon, SK.

REAL ESTATE AUCTION, Ole Peteherych, 306-634-3540, Thursday, March 30, 2017, Days Inn, Estevan, SK., 7:00 PM. Join Mack Auction Company on Thursday, March 30 for your chance to own 6 quarter sections of fenced pasture land in the North Portal/Northgate SK. area. Lots 1 & 2 share a common water source and will be combined. This half section is located adjacent to the community pasture’s east corrals. RM Coalfields #4: 1. SW-22-0104-W2, pasture. 2. SE-22-01-04-W2, pasture. Abandoned farm yard with power service. Lots 3, 4, 5 & 6 will be combined. These 4 quarters are crossfenced and share water sources, valleys and coulees. RM Enniskillen #3: 3. SW-28-01-03-W2, pasture. 4. SE-28-01-03-W2, pasture. Seasonal access road and low level crossing. 5. NE-28-01-03-W2, pasture. Grid road access, also known as the Little Dipper Ranch Heritage Site. 6. NW-27-01-03-W2, pasture. Grid road access. Mack Auction Co. 306-421-2928, 306-487-7815. For sale bill and photos: mackauctioncompany.com Join us on Facebook & Twitter. PL311962.

RM OF BLUCHER 343: 2 quarters. SW-29-35-01-W3M, NW-29-35-01-W3M, 310 acres cult. 3 hopper bins totaling 17,000 bus. Taking offers to February 28, 2017. Call Bob 306-717-1987. LOOKING FOR THREE or more sections of farmland to list. Have Buyers. Contact Earl Cooper 306-241-7751 or Reg Kotlar 306-221-1880 at Sutton Group Norland Realty Ltd., Saskatoon, SK. 22 DEEDED QUARTERS and 1 lease quarter South of Consul. 18 quarters in one block, 5 in another. 2778 Acres previously cultivated (SAMA) currently in tame grass, balance is native. Land could be put back into farming production. Plenty of water in spring filled dugouts, run-off dugouts, and dams. Old dike system in place could flood some land again. Call for auction details. MLS® ID#1100522 CONSUL 1-866-345-3414, Real Estate Centre. For all our listings visit www.farmrealestate.com

ACTIVELY SEEKING PRODUCTIVE farmland in the RM of Broken Head or Reynolds, East of the Broken Head river. Call Henry Kuhl, Farm Specialist, Royal LePage Alliance, 204-885-5500 or 204-856-3140, Winnipeg, MB.

CANADIAN FARM REALTY Bare Land For Tender RM of Louise NE 11-2-10W, 160 acres. Tender bids accepted until February 24, 2017. Contact Stacey Hiebert at 204-371-5930 for more information. DOUBLE RV LOT for sale, Yuma, AZ. With RV support building - washer/dryer, toilet, shower etc. 403-871-2441, 928-503-5344.

YUMA, AZ. HOME for sale: 3 bdrm, 2 baths, w/solar system, pool, att. garage and RV garage, fully furnished. For more info. call 403-871-2441 or 928-503-5344.

MEDALLION HOMES 1-800-249-3969 Immediate delivery: New 16’ and 20’ modular homes; Also used 14’ and 16’ homes. Now available: Lake homes. Medallion Homes, 306-764-2121, Prince Albert, SK.

LAND AUCTION for Val Veroba, Kelly Fleck, Dallas Fleck & Sherry Moffat, on Thursday, March 23, 2017, Days Inn, Estevan, SK., 7:00 PM. Please join Mack Auction Company on March 23rd for your chance to own 12 quarter sections of prime farmland in RM of Browning #34. Over $60,000 of Surface Lease Revenue being sold with the land located in the center of the Lampman/Steelman gas and oil fields! NW-19-04-06-W2; NE-19-0406-W2, $13,350 SLR; SW-19-04-06-W2, $3600 SLR; SE-19-04-06-W2, $10,000 SLR (Sub-divided yardsite does not sell); SE-29-04-06-W2, existing Surface Leases not incl. in sale (Sub-divided yardsite does not sell); SW-29-04-05-W2, $2725 SLR; SE-29-04-05-W2, $3050 SLR; NE-28-0405-W2, $5775 SLR; SE-28-04-05-W2, $7175 SLR; SE-18-04-05-W2, $8450 SLR (Sub-divided yardsite does not sell); SW-17-04-05-W2, $6650 SLR; SE-06-0405-W2. For sale bill and photos visit www.mackauctioncompany.com Join us on Facebook and Twitter. 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815 Mack Auction Co. PL311962 7 QUARTERS, RM OF HAZELWOOD, Kipling, SK. Opportunity! Close to Moose Mountain Prov. Park. Five oilwells on 2 quarters. Income from wind turbine. Additional lands leased for grazing. Gross income over $33,000/year. $1,385,000. MLS#595273. Paul Kutarna, Sutton Group - Results Realty, 306-596-7081.

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Sheldon Froese 204-371-5131 Stacey Hiebert 204-371-5930 Dolf Feddes 204-745-0451 Junior Thevenot 204-825-8378 Henry Carels 204-573-5396 Catharina Carels 204-720-4779 Visit our farm listings and videos at www.canadianfarmrealty.com RICHARD KICHAK OF RORKETON is offering the following private land for sale. SE 19-23-25W. The successful purchaser will be considered by Manitoba Agriculture for possible transfer of the Crown land forage lease associated with this ranch unit. This forage lease currently consists of the following: NE 19-23-25W; NW 19-23-25W; SW 19-23-25W; SW 20-23-25W; SE 24-23-26W. If you wish to purchase the private land contact the Lessee Richard Kickak, Box 39, Rorketon, MB. R0L 1R0. If you wish to comment on or object to the eligibility of this Unit Transfer, write the Director, Manitoba Agriculture, Agricultural Crown Lands, PO Box 1286, Minnedosa, MB. R0J 1E0 or fax 204-867-6578.

PROPERTY FOR SALE (owned by The Estate of Cecilia C. Janis) • NW 1/4 of Section 11-9-1 WPM (160 acres) in the RM of McDonald CONDITIONS OF TENDER: 1. Interested Parties must rely on their own inspection and knowledge of the property. 2. Tenders must be delivered to D’Arcy & Deacon LLP by 2:00pm, February 23, 2017. (Please mark on front of envelope “Estate Cecilia C. Janis Tender”) 3. Tenders must be accompanied by a $10,000.00 Deposit cheque, payable to D’Arcy & Deacon LLP. Deposit cheques accompanying unacceptable bids will be returned. 4. The highest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE: 1. The bidder(s) whose tender is accepted will be required to complete an Agreement covering the terms and conditions of the sale. 2. Possession date will be March 30, 2017. 3. The successful bidder will be responsible for all property taxes following December 31, 2016, (the adjustment date). 4. In addition to the deposit, the balance of the accepted tender must be paid on or before the date of closing or evidence provided that the purchase funds will be available under conditions acceptable to the Vendor. If the balance of the purchase price is not paid by the possession date or under such acceptable conditions, the deposit paid shall be forfeited as liquidated damages and not as a penalty.

1993 GRAND TOURING Ski-Doo, front cover, stored inside, used very little by elderly couple. 306-696-2957, Whitewood, SK. PARTS FOR VINTAGE snowmobiles, 1990 and older. Call Don at 780-755-2258, Wainwright, AB. doncole@mcsnet.ca

ELIAS SCALES MFG., several different ways to weigh bales and livestock; Platform scales for industrial use as well, nonelectric, no balances or cables (no weigh like it). Shipping arranged. 306-445-2111, North Battleford, SK. www.eliasscales.com

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JAMES FARMS LTD. Certified Brandon, Cardale, Faller and Penhold wheat. Custom processing, seed treating, and delivery are available. Early payment discounts. Call 204-222-8785, 1-866-283-8785 Winnipeg, MB. djames@jamesfarms.com CERT AAC JATHARIA VB CWRS, Brandon Plentiful, Utmost VB. Melfort, SK. Trawin Seeds, 306-752-4060 www.trawinseeds.ca CERTIFIED #1 CDC Plentiful, Cardale, Elgin ND, Goodeve VB, Vesper VB. Fenton Seeds, 306-873-5438, Tisdale, SK.

All inquiries to be directed to John C. Stewart D’Arcy & Deacon LLP 2200 – One Lombard Place Winnipeg, MB R3B OX7 (204) 925-5368

FARM LAND FOR SALE BY TENDER in the Rural Municipality of North Norfolk. SE 1/4 of 34-12-09 WPM. Exc all mines and minerals as set forth in transfer 96001 PLTO. Tender must be for the entirety of the land described above, and all buildings attached thereto. Sealed tenders to purchase the land will be received by: Greenberg & Greenberg, Box 157, Portage la Prairie, MB. R1N 3B2 until 4:30 PM March 15, 2017. Terms of the Tender are as follows: 1) Each Tender shall be in writing and in a sealed envelope, plainly marked as to its contents and shall be submitted with a certified cheque payable to Greenberg & Greenberg, in trust, in an amount equal to 10% of the tender price. 2) If the tender is accepted, the certified cheque shall become a nonrefundable deposit. If the Tenderer fails to complete the purchase of the property the Seller shall retain the deposit as liquidated damages. On March 17, 2017 unsuccessful Tenderers will have their certified cheques returned to them by regular mail. 3) The balance of the purchase price shall be paid by cash, certified cheque, or lawyer’s trust cheque and trust conditions on April 14, 2017 (the Closing Date). 4) Vacant possession will be provided on Closing Date. 5) The Buyers will pay the 2017 taxes. 6) The Vendors will pay all the property taxes and penalties relating to taxes accruing to December 31, 2016. 7) The Tenderer will pay the applicable Good and Services. Tax or provide an acceptable undertaking to self-assess. 8) Time is to be of the essence in submission of tender and closing of sale. 9) Highest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. 10) The Purchasers rely entirely on their own knowledge and inspection of the property independent of any representations made by or on behalf of the owners. For further particulars and inspection contact: John A. Jones, Greenberg & Greenberg, Box 157, Portage la Prairie, MB. R1N 3B2. Phone 204-857-6878

Brandon, Cardale, Faller and Penhold Wheat. Summit and Souris oats, Haymaker Forage Oats. Tradition Barley, Glas flax, McLeod RR2 and Barker R2xtend Soybeans. Forage Seeds, Various Canola and Sunflower Seed, Varieties. Custom Processing, seed treating, innoculating. Delivery is available. Early payment discounts.

CERTIFIED AC CARBERRY and AC Shaw VB. Contact Ennis Seeds 306-429-2793, Glenavon, SK. EXCELLENT QUALITY CERTIFIED #1 Cardale, CDC Utmost, CDC Plentiful, Muchmore, AAC Elie, AAC Connery, AAC Brandon, Elgin ND. Frederick Seeds, 306-287-3977, Watson, SK. CERT., REG. CDC Copeland. Volume and cash discounts. Please text or call Jeff at Sopatyk Seed Farms, 306-227-7867, Aberdeen, SK. jeffsopatyk@me.com

CERT. CDC Utmost VB, CDC Plentiful. MR fusarium resistance. AC Andrew, AC Enchant VB and AC conquer VB. 306-843-2934, Wilkie, SK. www.herle.ca

CERTIFIED #1 Amberley, Oceanik and AAC JATHARIA VB, certified #1, midge Brucefield. High germination. Purity Seeds tolerant, high yielding. Stoll’s Seed Barn Ltd., Emo, ON. 1-888-500-3159. Ltd., Delisle, SK. 306-493-7409. CERT. AUSTENSON BARLEY. Dudgeon CERT. #1 CDC Utmost, AAC Jatharia, AAC Seeds, 204-246-2357, Darlingford, MB. Brandon, Cardale, AAC Spitfire durum. Call CERT. #1 AAC Synergy, CDC Copeland, Ardell Seeds, 306-668-4415, Vanscoy, SK. excellent quality. Northland Seeds Inc., AAC BRANDON, reg. and cert., top 306-324-4315, Margo, SK. quality seed. Gregoire Seed Farms Ltd, CERT. CDC COPELAND, AC Metcalfe North Battleford, SK., 306-441-7851, barley. Call Trawin Seeds, 306-752-4060 306-445-5516. gregfarms@sasktel.net Melfort, SK. www.trawinseeds.ca AAC ELIE, CERT., sister to AAC Brandon, CERT. CDC AUSTENSON feed barley. top quality seed. Gregoire Seed Farms Ltd, Call Trawin Seeds, 306-752-4060 Melfort, North Battleford, SK., 306-441-7851, 306-445-5516. gregfarms@sasktel.net SK. www.trawinseeds.ca CERTIFIED #1 LEGACY (6R). Call Fenton Seeds, 306-873-5438, Tisdale, SK. CERT. #1 COPELAND, 95% germ., 94% vigor, 0 fus., 47. Sandercock Seed Farm, 306-334-2958, Balcarres, SK.

TOP QUALITY CERTIFIED alfalfa and grass CERTIFIED CDC AUSTENSON barley. Call seed. Call Gary or Janice Waterhouse Ennis Seeds 306-429-2793, Glenavon, SK. 306-874-5684, Naicam, SK. CERTIFIED CDC MAVERICK, 96% germ., no disease. Call Hickseeds 306-354-7998 (Barry), 306-229-9517 (Dale) Mossbank SK TOP QUALITY CERT. #1 CDC Copeland, AC Metcalfe, Newdale. Frederick Seeds, 306-287-3977, Watson, SK.

HYBRID AND OPEN-POLLINATED canola CERT. #1 CDC Copeland, CDC Metcalfe, varieties. Certified #1 Synergy (Polish), AAC Synergy, CDC Maverick, CDC Austen- Dekalb, Rugby. Phone Fenton Seeds, 306-873-5438, Tisdale, SK. son. Ardell Seeds, 306-668-4415, Vanscoy.

CDC COPELAND BARLEY, reg. and cert., top quality seed. Gregoire Seed Farms Ltd, SELLING THROUGHOUT MANITOBA. North Battleford, SK., 306-441-7851, Local and foreign buyers are looking for 306-445-5516. gregfarms@sasktel.net farms, ranches, rural and suburban properties, hobby farms, homes, acreages, hunting land. Call Harold, 204-253-7373, Delta Real Estate. manitobafarms.ca CERTIFIED CONVENTIONAL CM440 grazing corn. Early maturing, leafier for inEXCELLENT LIVESTOCK FARMS: creased grazing yield. No planter required. 1) 1732 deeded acres w/4425 acres of Swath or stand graze cattle, sheep, bison Crown land, fenced, small bungalow, very and for wildlife food plots. CanaMaize good buildings and metal corral system, Seed Inc., call 1-877-262-4046. can carry 350 cow/calf pairs. 2) Excellent www.canamaize.com horse ranch in Erickson, MB., Riding Arena and buildings in fantastic condition. 3) 640 acres mixed farm within 15 min. of Brandon. 4) 800 acre cattle farm, Rorketon, MB., 1500 sq.ft. home, heated shop. Jim CERT. AAC SPITFIRE, ACC Marchwell McLachlan 204-724-7753, HomeLife Home VB. durum, good germ., low fusarium. Call Professional Realty Inc, Brandon, MB., Myles at Fox Family Farm 306-648-8337, Gravelbourg, SK. www.foxfamilyfarm.ca www.homelifepro.com Visit us at AgDays!

CERT. GLAS FLAX. Dudgeon 204-246-2357, Darlingford, MB.

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CERT. GLAS, CDC Sorrel, CDC Bethune flax. Trawin Seeds, Melfort, SK., 306-752-4060. www.trawinseeds.ca CERTIFIED #1 CDC Sorrel, AAC Bravo. Fenton Seeds, 306-873-5438, Tisdale, SK. REG. AND CERT. #1 Bethune flax, 98% germ., Triffied free. Sandercock Seed Farm, 306-334-2958, Balcarres, SK. CDC GLAS FLAX, reg. and cert., top quality seed. Gregoire Seed Farms Ltd, North Battleford, SK., 306-441-7851, 306-445-5516. gregfarms@sasktel.net

RM RUSSELL. 3400 acres. For more details check out our website www.hciventures.ca CERTIFIED #1 Summit, Waldern and Regina, SK. Realtors/Brokers welcome. CDC Haymaker. Call Purity Seeds Ltd., CERT CDC Blackstrap (early); CDC SuperEmo, ON. 1-888-500-3159. jet; CDC Jet. High germs. Martens CharoCERT. #1 CS CAMDEN, Triactor, Souris. lais & Seed, 204-534-8370, Boissevain, MB quality. Northland Seeds Inc., MULCHING- TREES, BRUSH, Stumps. excellent CONVENTIONAL SOYBEANS: AAC Edward, Call today 306-933-2950. Visit us at: 306-324-4315, Margo, SK. OAC Prudence - Certified, Reg., Fdn. Not www.maverickconstruction.ca CERT. CS CAMDEN milling oat and CDC glyphosate tolerant. Big Dog Seeds, baler forage oat. Trawin Seeds, Melfort, 306-483-2963, Oxbow, SK. SK., 306-752-4060. www.trawinseeds.ca HAVE WET FIELDS? Try Faba beans! Cert. CERTIFIED #1 CDC RUFFIAN, AC Leggett, CDC Snowdrop, small seed, zero tannin. RM SLIDING HILLS, located in Mikado, CDC Orrin. Call Fenton Seeds, 306-843-2934, Wilkie, SK. www.herle.ca SK. 1358 sq. ft. bungalow, on 10 acres. 306-873-5438, Tisdale, SK. Well lined trees. 49’x100’ steel quonset. $212,900. MLS#593526. Paul Kutarna, EXCELLENT QUALITY CERTIFIED #1 CS Sutton Group Results Realty, Camden, Summit, CDC Minstrel, CDC Ruf306-596-7081. fian, CDC Orrin. Frederick Seeds, CERTIFIED CDC MARBLE, dark speckled lentils. Call Grant, Greenshields Seeds, 306-287-3977, Watson, SK. 306-746-7336, 306-524-4339, Semans, SK 52.8 ACRES, $255,000. Only 15 min. from CERT. #1 SUMMIT, CDC Haymaker (forSaskatoon. Rolling hills. Excellent potential age), excellent quality. Ardell Seeds Ltd., CERTIFIED #1 CDC Impala (small red) for walk-out development w/gas, power, 306-668-4415, Vanscoy, SK. Clearfield. Fenton Seeds, 306-873-5438, ph. and public water line. Ron Thompson, Tisdale, SK. Royal LePage, Saskatoon 306-221-8112. CERT. #1 CDC IMPULSE CL red lentil. DWEIN TRASK REALTY INC. Very good CERTIFIED AAC PREVAIL, AAC Foray and Highest yielding Clearfield red lentil Call 306-861-5679 Hansen selection of acreage building sites current- AAC Pasture. Volume and cash discounts. 306-465-2525, ly available within 5 min. to 45 minutes of Please text or call Jeff at Sopatyk Seed Seeds, Yellow Grass SK. jsh2@sasktel.net Saskatoon. Sizes range from 10 acres to Farms, 306-227-7867, Aberdeen, SK. NEW CERT. CDC Proclaim CL red lentil 160 acres and most have reasonably close Email: jeffsopatyk@me.com 306-843-2934, Wilkie, SK. www.herle.ca utilities. Resale acreages are available as well. Call Dwein 306-221-1035, Amanda CERTIFIED AAC BRANDON, AAC Jatharia 306-221-5675 or Victoria 306-270-9740. Grant, Greenshields Seeds, 306-746-7336, CERT. #1 CDC Proclaim (small red), CDC Marble (French green). Call Ardell Seeds Pics and details at www.traskrealty.com 306-524-4339, Semans, SK. Ltd., 306-668-4415, Vanscoy, SK. CERTIFIED #1 AC Carberry, Registered and Cert. AAC Brandon. Purity Seeds Ltd., Emo, ON. 1-888-500-3159.

CERT. BRANDON WHEAT. Dudgeon Seeds, CERT. REG. FDN. CDC Impulse and CDC Proclaim red lentil seed. Higher yielding 204-246-2357, Darlingford, MB. than Maxim. Volume and cash discounts. J&H HOMES: Western Canada’s most SEVERAL QUALITY LAND packages for SELLING 143 ACRES: Touching Spence 1974 BOLER TRAILER, new radial tires, CERTIFIED #1 AAC Brandon HRS, high Please text or call Jeff at Sopatyk Seed trusted RTM Home Builder since 1969. sale. Please check out our website at Lake, great hunting and fishing! $35,000 sleeps 4, furnace, always shedded and germ., low fusarium gram. Seed Source, Farms, 306-227-7867, Aberdeen, SK. View at www.jhhomes.com 306-652-5322 www.hciventures.ca Regina, SK. OBO. Call 204-628-3366. covered. 306-696-2957, Whitewood, SK. 306-323-4402, Archerwill, SK. Email: jeffsopatyk@me.com

CERTIFIED CDC AMARILLO. Volume and cash discounts. Please text or call Jeff at Sopatyk Seed Farms, 306-227-7867, Aberdeen, SK. jeffsopatyk@me.com CERTIFIED CDC Amarillo, CDC Limerick, CDC Greenwater, CDC Mosaic. Phone Grant, Greenshields Seeds, 306-746-7336, 306-524-4339, Semans, SK

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CERTIFIED #1 AGASSIZ yellow peas, 90% germ. Call Wilson Seeds Ltd., 204-362-2449, Darlingford, MB.

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REGISTERED CERTIFIED CDC Greenwater; Certified CDC Striker. Martens Charolais and Seed, 204-534-8370, Boissevain, MB.

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CERTIFIED #1 CDC Amarillo and CDC Meadow. Fenton Seeds, 306-873-5438, Tisdale, SK. CERTIFIED ARDILL PEAS, 93% germ., no disease. Call Hickseeds 306-354-7998 (Barry), 306-229-9517 (Dale) Mossbank SK CERTIFIED ABARTH European variety, better standability and disease package. 306-843-2934, Wilkie, SK. www.herle.ca CERT. #1 CDC Amarillo, CDC Meadow, AAC Ardill, CDC Limerick (green). Ardell Seeds Ltd., 306-668-4415, Vanscoy, SK. GREEN PEAS: CDC Raezer, CDC Limerick, CDC Greenwater, Fdn., Reg. and Cert. on all, top quality seed. Gregoire Seed Farms Ltd, North Battleford, SK., 306-441-7851, 306-445-5516. gregfarms@sasktel.net

190 BARLEY BALES, netwrapped, 2090 lbs., $75 each or 30 or more for $70 each. 306-397-2677, 306-441-0677. Edam, SK.

ALFALFA BALES FOR SALE: 8x4x3 squares, SEED BARLEY UP TO 50 lbs. dry/bu, feed tests available, $52/each. Call VOM 5ppm, $350/bu including delivery. 306-728-2529, Yorkton, SK. Gerald Friesen 204-822-3633 or HAY BALES ROUND mixed 5x5, hard 204-362-0678. Morden, MB. core, no rain, net wrapped, horse quality, WANTED: FEED GRAIN, barley, wheat, $80/bale. Near Regina, SK 306-539-6123 peas, green or damaged canola. Phone Gary 306-823-4493, Neilburg, SK. LARGE ROUND ALFALFA brome mixed hay. WANTED: FEED BARLEY Buffalo Plains Call 306-764-6372, Prince Albert, SK. Cattle Company is looking to purchase barley. For pricing and delivery dates, call Kristen 306-624-2381, Bethune, SK.

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HORSE OR HORSE HAY, alfalfa, Timothy, brome, 1st and 2nd cut, med. sq., stored inside. Test and delivery available. Ph/text 204-771-7496, 204-738-2183, PeNORCAN restores grain farm profitability. tersfield. Buy from Norcan and keep your own Gly- 2015 1st & 2nd cut, 2016 1st cut alfalfa/ phosphate 1 soybean seed. Norcan farm- grass round bales, price negotiable. Will ers have reported yields over 60 bu./acre. load. 204-265-3349, Beausejour, MB. Call/text Nate, 204-280-1202 or Norcan 1300 LARGE ROUND Timothy and grass Seeds 204-372-6552, Fisher Branch, MB. bales, 1600-1700 lbs., many horse quality, GLY SOYBEAN SEED, early, mid, and long $15 and up. Can deliver; 2 hay trailers for season available. Top yield, bulk or sale. 204-345-8532, Lac du Bonnet, MB. bagged. Keep your own seeds with the 38 ROUND HAY BALES 1st cut alfalfa convenience of Glyphosate! No contracts mix, $25 each. 9 round bales 2nd cut pure or TUA’s. Dealers wanted. Call/text Nate, alfalfa, $30 each. Phone 204-882-2356, 204-280-1202 or Norcan Seeds Ste Agathe, MB. 204-372-6552, Fisher Branch, MB. LARGE ROUND Alfalfa/grass hard core bales, 1550 lbs. average weight. 350 - 1st cut, (3¢/lb.) Protein 10.4, TDN 55.4, RFV 90; 200 - 2nd cut, (4¢/lb.) Protein 20.2, TDN 64.8, RFV 137. Call 204-967-2247 or or 204-212-0751 (cell), Kelwood, MB.

WE BUY OATS Call us today for pricing Box 424, Emerson, MB R0A 0L0 204-373-2328

BUYING:

HEATED CANOLA & FLAX • Competitive Prices • Prompt Movement • Spring Thrashed 1-877-250-5252

CERTIFIED CDC CALVI. Phone Grant at Greenshields Seeds, 306-746-7336, 306-524-4339, Semans, SK CERT. CANTATE CANARY SEED. Highest yielding available variety. Hansen Seeds, 306-465-2525 or 306-861-5679, Yellow Grass, SK. jsh2@sasktel.net NEW CERTIFIED CDC Calvi, CDC Bastia, CDC Togo. Itchless. Very good condition. 306-843-2934, Wilkie, SK. www.herle.ca

BESCO GRAIN LTD. Buying all varieties of mustard. Also canary and some other specialty crops. 204-745-3662, Brunkild, MB

FARMERS, RANCHERS, SEED PROCESSORS BUYING ALL FEED GRAINS Heated/Spring Threshed Lightweight/Green/Tough, Mixed Grain - Barley, Oats, Rye, Flax, Wheat, Durum, Lentils, Peas, Canola, Chickpeas, Triticale, Sunflowers, Screenings, Organics and By-Products √ ON-FARM PICKUP √ PROMPT PAYMENT √ LICENSED AND BONDED SASKATOON, LLOYDMINSTER, LETHBRIDGE, VANCOUVER, MINNEDOSA

TRI-AG MARKETING SOLUTIONS. Buyers of all classes of wheat, barley, oats, and canola. Will buy tough and damp grain. Trucking available. Prompt payment. Can also provide full marketing strategies. Call Matt 306-469-7660, Big River, SK.

THRESHED TIMOTHY HAY, 2015 and 2016 crop, round bales, $25/bale loaded, in truck load lots. Good quality. Fisher Farms Ltd. Rod 204-638-2700, Doug 204-638-2706, Office 204-622-8800. 35,000L SPLIT TANK, 28,000L diesel and 7,000L gas, c/w hoses, pumps and catrod@fisherseeds.com Dauphin, MB. walk, double wrap environment tank, ask1000 ROUND 5x6 BALES. Grass/legume ing $35,000. 306-672-7502, 306-672-3516 grass, unthreshed barley and straw. Excel- Gull Lake, SK. lent to average quality. Priced accordingly. Contact Ed 306-563-6261, Gorlitz, SK. MAGNUM FABRICATING LTD. For all ROUND HAY BALES, Cicer Milk Vetch/ your fuel tank needs ULC certified for brome mix, 2016 $45, 2015 $40. Canada and USA and Transport Canada DOT certified fuel tanks. Your No. 1 fuel 306-742-5900 leave msg, Calder, SK. safe solution. 306-662-2198, Maple Creek, ROUND NETWRAPPED ALFALFA/BROME SK. www.magnumfabricating.com bales. No rain. Approx. 1500 lbs., 4¢/lb. Call 306-482-7492, Carnduff, SK. POLY TANKS: 15 to 10,000 gal.; Bladder TOP QUALITY GRASS HAY for sale, tanks from 220 to 88,000 gallon; Water shedded, can deliver, 306-501-9204 ask and liquid fertilizer; Fuel tanks, single and double wall; Truck and storage, gas or dsl. for Paul. Belle Plain Colony, Belle Plain, SK. Wilke Sales, 306-586-5711, Regina, SK. FINE CHOPPED ALFALFA silage bales, individually wrapped, 1200 lbs., $55/bale, hay analysis available, dairy quality. Hay bales, 1400 lbs., 25% alfalfa, 75% Meadow Brome, no rain, $63/bale. 306-963-7656, TARPCO, SHUR-LOK, MICHEL’S sales, Imperial, SK. service, installations, repairs. Canadian LONG LAKE TRUCKING, two units, custom company. We carry aeration socks. We carry grain bags. We now carry electric hay hauling. 306-567-7100, Imperial, SK. chute openers for grain trailer hoppers. HAY FOR SALE OR trade for bred cows, or 1-866-663-0000. will custom feed cows. $55 a bale. Call Mitch 306-561-7576, Kenaston, SK. ROUND ALFALFA/GRASS MIXED hard core, 5x6, average 1450 lbs., 3.5¢/lb. 306-736-2445, 306-577-7351, Kipling, SK. ROUND ALFALFA/GRASS, and slough hay, hard core bales, no rain, $55 per bale. Call 306-245-3756, Tyvan, SK.

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MUSTARD SEED FOR SALE! Looking for off grade mustard, lentils or chickpeas. Custom color sorting of all types of crops. Ackerman Ag Services, 306-638-2282, Chamberlain, SK.

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Vanderveen Commodity Services Ltd. Licensed and Bonded Grain Brokers

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

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WE BUY:

• 2 and 6 row Malt Barley

TOP QUALITY ALFALFA, variety of grasses and custom blends, farmer to farmer. Gary Waterhouse 306-874-5684, Naicam, SK. $28/ACRE, CATT CORN, open pollinated corn seed. Lower cost alternative for grazing and silage. 7-9’ tall leafy plants, 8-10” cobs, early maturing 2150 CHUs. Seed produced in MB. for over 10 yrs. High nutritional value and palatability. Delivery available. 204-723-2831, Check us out on facebook at: Catt Corn

• 15.0+ protein Hard Red Spring Wheat and 11.5 Protein Winter Wheat • Feed Wheat, Barley, Corn and Pea’s

Farm Pick up Available

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Best pricing, Best option, Best Service

COMMON ALFALFA SEED, creep and taproot varieties, cleaned and bagged. LACKAWANNA PRODUCTS CORP. Buy306-963-7833, Imperial, SK. ers and sellers of all types of feed grain and grain by-products. Contact Bill Hajt or BUYING: ALFALFA SEED and all types of Christopher Lent at 306-862-2723. grass seed. Call Gary at Waterhouse clent@lpctrade.com bhajt@lpctrade.com Seeds, 306-874-5684, Naicam, SK.

ALFALFA, CLOVER, BROMEGRASS, Timo- NUVISION COMMODITIES is currently thy, wheat grass. Trawin Seeds, Melfort, purchasing feed barley, wheat, peas and SK., 306-752-4060. www.trawinseeds.ca milling oats. 204-758-3401, St. Jean, MB.

SHAVINGS: Cattle Feedlot/horse/poultry bedding. Bulk pricing and delivery available. Vermette Wood Preservers, Spruce Home, SK. 1-800-667-0094. Email info@vwpltd.com View www.vwpltd.com

U-DRIVE TRACTOR TRAILER Training, 30 years experience. Day, 1 and 2 week upgrading programs for Class 1A, 3A and air brakes. One on one driving instructions. 306-786-6600, Yorkton, SK.

EXPERIENCED LIVE-IN Care giver with 12 yrs exp., is looking to care for a senior lady. Please call 306-551-7300.

190+ GREENFEED ROUND bales, 2014, netwrapped, 1500 lbs. plus, no rain, $50 WANTED HEATED CANOLA. No broker per bale. Call 204-851-2101, Virden, MB. involved. Sell direct to crushing plant. Cash on delivery or pickup. 306-228-7306 WHEAT STRAW IN SMALL SQUARE bales, $2.50/bale. Phone 204-371-6404, Ste. or 306-228-7325, no texts. Unity, SK. Anne, MB.

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REG. AND CERT. CDC Calvi, great standability, excellent quality. Northland Seeds Inc., 306-324-4315, Margo, SK.

PTO WATER PUMP, Bau-Man, sizes 6” to 16” w/capacities of 1,250 to 10,000 GPM. Lay flat water hose and accessories also available. 306-272-7225 or 306-272-4545, Foam Lake, SK. tymarkusson@sasktel.net www.highcapacitywaterpump.com

COVER CROPS. Do you want to be free of fertilizer bills and have cleaner fields? N Fixation P&K scavengers. Taproot short and long season plants. Limited quantity. KORNUM WELL DRILLING, farm, cottage and acreage wells, test holes, well rehabiliGive me a call 204-851-2101, Virden, MB. tation, witching. PVC/SS construction, expert workmanship and fair pricing. 50% government grant now available. Indian ROUND ALFALFA/ALFALFA GRASS solid Head, SK., 306-541-7210 or 306-695-2061 core greenfeed 5x6 JD hay bales for sale. Call 306-237-4582, Perdue, SK.

LARGE ROUND ALFALFA BROME BALES. Call 204-859-2724, Rossburn, MB.

LARGE COW/CALF RANCH in NE Sask. seeks energetic Ranch Hand. Bunkhouse accommodation provided. Email resume: knilson@sasktel.net Fax 306-428-2192.

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.

CERT.#1 CDC Limerick and Cooper, excellent quality. Northland Seeds Inc., 306-324-4315, Margo, SK. CERTIFIED #1 CDC Amarillo, high germ. and quality. Seed Source, 306-323-4402, Archerwill, SK.

CERT. CELEBRATION, and Tradition, Barley seed for sale. $9.25 per bu. before March 30 $9.50 per bu. if purchaed after March 30. Rutherford Farms, 204-467-5613, 204-771-6353. Grosse Isle, MB.

200 ORGANIC ALFALFA big rnd. hard core TIRES TIRES TIRES! Radial, bias, new, bales, approx. 1600 lbs., no rain, taking of- used. 20.8x42, 18.4x42, 20.8x38, 18.4x38, 20.8R34, 18.4x34, 900/60R32, 800/65R fers. Can load. 306-276-2402, White Fox. 32, 24.5x32, 18.4x30, 23.1x30, 16.9x28, ROUND WHEAT STRAW bales and green- 28Lx26, 18.4x26, 19.5Lx24. Semis, skid feed oat bales, all netwrapped. Phone/text steers. Best price and value guaranteed! 306-291-9395, Langham, SK. www.combineworld.com 1-888-278-4905 250 BIG SQUARE flax straw bales, ideal for animal shelters, wind shelters, etc. RIMS FOR SALE! We are clearing out our 306-320-1041, Leroy, SK. excess rims! Get all standard size combine rims for 50% off our reg. price. Excludes GOOD QUALITY HAY put up dry without duals and specialty size rims. Offer ends rain. 200 big square bales, 3x4x8. Rea- May 30th, 2017. 1-888-278-4905 or view sonably priced. 306-320-1041, Leroy, SK. www.combineworld.com GOOD QUALITY HAY, no rain, 1250 lb. round bales. Can deliver. 306-463-8669, Kindersley, SK. ROUND BALE PICKING and hauling, small CHECK OUT OUR parts specials at or large loads. Travel anywhere. Also hay www.Maximinc.Com/parts or call Maxim for sale. 306-291-9658, Vanscoy, SK. Truck & Trailer, 1-888-986-2946.

POSITION AVAILABLE, Cypress Hills, SK. area. Background yearling grasser operation and cow/calf. Modern facilities and equipment. Good working environment. Class 1 preferred. Wages negotiable depending on experience. Ph. 306-295-7473. FULL-TIME FARM/ RANCH PB cattle positions. 1). Machinery operator, mechanic to operate all aspects of grain farm operation. Machine repair and maintenance experience a must. 2). Herdsman to mainly work w/PB Angus mother cows. Cow/calf background and grazing experience required. Above average horsemanship skills and management of all aspects of cattle operations is essential. Wages depending on experience. Both positions have the possibility of growing into more than hired hand positions. Stable, reliable and job history is required. On-site housing available. Ranch located in Cypress Hills. Call 306-295-4050, Eastend, SK.

PASTURE RIDER CONTRACT POSITION available at Masefield Grazing Ltd for the 2017 grazing season, May 1 to Nov. 15. Applicant must supply own horses and have knowledge of herd health, handling and treatment of cattle from horseback and will also be responsible for other general pasture duties including fencing. The successful applicant will be supervised by the Pasture Manager and must possess a good work attitude. Wage will range from $22 to $25/hr. depending on experience. Housing available. Employment may lead to future full-time management position. Apply with references by March 1, to Masefield Grazing Ltd, Box 276, Val Marie, SK., S0N 2T0 or to Stan Day, Manager, Box FARM LABOURER REQUIRED for livestock 149, Val Marie, SK., S0N 2T0. operation. Duties include: operating, main- 306-298-4417. taining seeding & harvesting equip. Smoke free enviro., $17/hr. Housing avail. Lyle PASTURE RIDER WANTED, Dundurn Lumax, 204-525-2263, Swan River, MB. Grazing Association, Dundurn, SK., for the 2017 season. Must have own working FARM HELP WANTED, April 15 to Nov. 30. horses and equipment. Accommodations Would hopefully return next year. provided. Any questions call Stan Logan Some experience in farm equipment op- 780-834-7327. Send resume with 2 refereration, mechanical abilities, clean driver’s ences to: Dundurn Grazing Association, license, $15-18/hr., depending on experi- General Delivery, Dundurn, SK. S0K 1K0. ence. Extra training will be provided. Ph. 306-335-2777, fax resume and references to: 306-335-2773, Lemberg, SK. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY! DeGroot Pork Net Inc., Arborg, MB. is looking for full-time Hog Barn Workers. Job duties include daily chores, assisting sows at farrowing, AI breeding, some minor record keeping, etc. We have 2 locations in Interlake, Manitoba; One is located 7 miles SW of Arborg, MB. and the other at 9 miles SW of Fisher Branch, MB. Weekend work required. Experience an asset but not required. Starting wage $12-15.28/hour plus benefits. Please forward all resumes to: hr.degrootpork@gmail.com or mail to: Box 1320, Arborg, MB., R0C 0A0.

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2 SEASONAL FARM MACHINERY operators required. Must be able to operate grain cart, tandem grain truck, FWA tractor w/rockpicker, 4WD tractor for harrowing. Also manual labour for upkeep of leafcutter bees and general servicing of equipment. May 1 to October 31. $15-$18/hr. 101008187 SK Ltd., 303 Frontier Trail, Box 372, Wadena, SK., S0A 4J0. Fax: 306-338-3733, phone: 306-338-7561 or email: cfehr9860@hotail.com

ALTHOUSE HONEY FARMS INC. 1/2 mile south Porcupine Plain, SK., 500 McAllister Avenue. 7 positions required for 2017 season, May to October. Wages $13-$18/hr. depending upon experience. Job duties: assisting in spring hive inspection, unwrapping, and splitting, supering, building supers and honey frames, honey removal and extracting, fall feeding, applying mite control and wrapping hives for winter. No education required. WCB coverCHECK OUT OUR inventory of quality used age. Phone Ron Althouse 306-278-7345, highway tractors. For more details call E-mail: althousehoney@sasktel.net 204-685-2222 or view information at www.titantrucksales.com 6 FULL-TIME AG Collector POSITIONS at Pedigree Poultry near Regina Beach, SK. MR. TIRE CORP. For all your semi and Hiring starts April 2017. Duties include: half ton tire needs call Mylo 306-921-6555 Egg collection, packing and sorting, cleaning poultry equipment, manure removal Serving all of Saskatchewan. and barn checks, $10.93/hr. No education or experience required. Must be able to lift SEMI TIRES. We stock a full line of tires 50 lbs. and have no allergies to dust or for all your trucking needs. Drives starting odor. Criminal Record (abstract). Please at $285, trailers starting at $270. Full war- send resume fax: 306-731-2399, or email: ranty on all tires. Call 306-714-0121, agrologic@myaccess.ca Address: Box Shellbrook, SK. www.triplejayceetire.com 619, Regina Beach, SK. S0G 4C0. COMBINE WORLD can provide dual solutions for a multitude of agricultural equipment! Call us now for pricing and availability! 1-888-278-4905

WE ARE A mixed grain\chicken farm North of Saskatoon,looking for a FT person. Duties would include anything from seeding, spraying, combining, and equipment maintenance to the daily chores and maintenance involved with a chicken farm. Must have, or be willing to get a 1A license. There would be long hours during seeding, spraying, and combining, and more flexible in the winter. Wages will depend on experience. Email resume and references to deruiter_dj@hotmail.com

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CLAYTON AIR SERVICE LTD is seeking 5 Professional Turbine Ag Pilots for the 2017 Spray Season. Air Tractor 502B. Requirements: All 5 positions from May 5 thru to Oct. 5. Provincial pesticide licenses required. 1000 hours + aerial application experience preferred. Updated medical. Strong ability to adapt to changing situations and maintain a positive attitude with customers, co-workers, and supervisors. Strong communication and problem solving abilities, with quality service delivery as the utmost priority. Proficiency in English reading and writing. Capable of operating GPS guidance systems. Must be insurable. Accommodations and vehicle provided during employment. Wage $60/hr. 40 hour week. Bonuses based on Contact Clayton Rempel PERMANENT EMPLOYMENT on large grain performance. 306-497-7401, e-mail resume to: farm and producer car loading business. phone Claytonairsk@gmail.com Duties include: farm machinery operation and maintenance in large, well equipped shop; loading of cars and cleaning grain in 2 modern grain elevators. 4 bdrm. country home available as part of wage package. CLASS 1 TRUCK DRIVER required w/2 yrs Non-smokers. Wages starting at $20 to experience to pull vans in Canada and $25/hr. Class 1A an asset but willing to USA. 204-955-2548, Ile Des Chenes, MB. train. Kincaid, SK. Phone us at: 306-264-7869, or fax: 306-264-5176, or CLASS 1 DRIVERS WANTED- Full and email: gdmfarms@xplornet.com Part-time Positions. We specialize in the handling and transportation of bulk com2 FULL-TIME FARM Laborer positions on modities for the agricultural industry. large mixed farm. Wages $18-$20/hr. de- Great Pay. Home on the weekends. pending on experience. Individuals should Benefits plan. Modern equipment. We have good work ethic, positive attitude, are looking for qualified drivers and owner mechanical skills, and be able to work with operators to pull Super B hopper trailers. others. Duties include: Operating and 204-795-0950. careers@truck-freight.com maintaining medium to large farm equipment. Must have previous farm experi- LOOKING FOR LEASED Operators to run ence. Furnished housing w/utilities avail. flatdeck, bulk, and container work, interfor $500/mo. Non-smoking environment. provincial or across Canada for offices in: Fax 306-264-3752 or call 306-264-7742. Regina, Denise 306-757-1448; Saskatoon, Paul Lacasse, Lacasse Farms, Box 207, Kin- Laura, 306-352-4595; Calgary, Krista 403279-8365; Edmonton, Colin 780-969-1097 caid, SK. S0H 2J0.

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