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t was when the clucking and scratching of the chickens started to sound like a beautiful serenade that Rick Kurbis knew something was seriously wrong. “I’d been in the chicken coop for about half an hour cleaning and then I heard what sounded like the chickens singing, or more accurately it sounded like their clucking and their toes and beaks were making some sort of music,” said the owner of Kurbis Country Market, recalling the events of February 13. “I actually leaned on my shovel and listened for a moment, before I quickly realized this was not right.” By the time Heather Kurbis reached her husband, he was laying face down in the snow just outside of the chicken coop, which is used to house free-run hens. “He was kind of trying to shovel snow into his mouth, but he See COOP DANGERS on page 6 »

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here are more than 300,000 plant species in existence, but just three — rice, wheat and corn — account for almost all of the plant matter consumed by humans. In no small part that’s because natural mutations arose making these crops the easiest to harvest. But with gene editing technology like CRISPR, researchers suggest we won’t have to wait for Mother Nature to help us domesticate plants. Scientists at the University of Copenhagen, in a review published recently in the j o u r n a l Tre n d s i n Pl a n t Science described ways in which the technique could improve the farmability of minor crops like quinoa. “In theory, you can now take those traits that have been selected for over thousands of years of crop domestication — such as reduced bitterness and those that facilitate easy harvest — and induce those mutations in plants that have never been

Quinoa, seen growing wild here in Peru at an altitude of 3,800 metres, is an example of one crop that could be better domesticated with modern technology. PHOTO: CREATIVE COMMONS/Maurice Chédel

cultivated,” said Michael Palmgren, a botanist and lead author of the paper. The approach has already been successful in accelerating domestication of under valued crops using less precise gene editing methods. For example, researchers used chemical mutagenesis to induce random mutations in weeping rice grass, an Australian wild relative of domestic rice, to make it more likely to hold

on to its seeds after ripening. And in wild field cress, a type of weedy grass, scientists silenced genes with RNA interference involved with fatty acid synthesis, resulting in improved seed oil quality. “With gene editing, we can create ‘biologically inspired organisms’ in that we don’t want to improve nature, we want to benefit from what nature has already created,” Palmgren said.

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The Manitoba Co-operator | March 9, 2017

Western Manitoba prepares as province releases its first flood outlook The Southwest Flood Strategy Committee is among the regional groups preparing for possible flood conditions in western Manitoba BY ALEXIS STOCKFORD

“Don’t get me wrong, we’re not out of the woods, but it’s looking better than it did after Boxing Day when that third big snow-and-blow came in...”

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he Southwest Flood Strategy Committee came together for the first time in almost two years Mar. 1, and it’s turning rapt eyes to the spring flood forecast. The group was formed after the 2011 flood — which evacuated 7,100 people from their homes, damaged significant municipal infrastructure and left three million acres of farmland unseeded that year. It represents conservation districts, the Keystone Agricultural Producers, the cattle industry and what was over 30 municipalities prior to amalgamation in 2015. Chair Darryl Jackson says the committee hopes to meet with the province on flood concerns shortly, with a possible meeting Mar. 28. “By then, we’ll have a little better idea of what we’re facing,” he said. “If March doesn’t get too warm too quick, but we get the same kind of weather we’ve been getting in February, that’ll be a good sign. If we get a big, heavy, wet dump of snow, there could be some issues. Don’t get me wrong, we’re not out of the woods, but it’s looking better than it did after Boxing Day when that third big snow-and-blow came in and really covered the ground white with several feet of snow in most places.” According to the first 2017 provincial flood outlook, the Whiteshell lakes and lower Assiniboine, Red, Souris, Pembina and Roseau rivers are at major risk of spilling their banks, while the upper Assiniboine River, Interlake region and northern Manitoba hold a moderate risk of overland flooding. “At this time, we encourage communities to continue with preparatory measures such as ensuring emergency protocols are in place,” Infrastructure Minister Blaine Pedersen said. “The province’s Hydrologic Forecast Centre will continue to closely monitor precipitation, spring melt and inflows from the northern United States in the Red River Basin and the Souris River Basin in the west. As the flood outlook becomes clearer, we want to ensure the safety of our communities and all Manitobans.”

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There’s no shortage of concern over spring flooding as the winter winds to an end. PHOTO: Les Mcewan

The early-February heat wave, which saw temperatures soar above freezing and snow bases in southern Manitoba and North Dakota rapidly disappear, may not be enough to avoid spring flooding, the province now says. While melting south of the international border has “slightly” reduced the risk of Red River flooding, “it has also left the soil saturated and prone to high run-off volumes from future precipitation,” according to the Feb. 27 flood outlook. The Municipality of Souris-Glenwood is among those watching the flood forecast closely. Both Souris and Wawanesa built permanent dikes after the 2011 flood. “There’s some lower-lying areas that we have flagged that would maybe need some protection for a couple of places,” chief administrator Charlotte Parham said, adding that materials and resources are available to fill that need. Drainage ditches are also in place in the north end of Souris to divert overland flooding.

To the east, flood planning has become a recurring theme in RM of Portage la Prairie council meetings, according to Reeve Kam Blight. The municipality has met with the provincial emergency measures co-ordinator and Infrastructure Minister Blaine Pedersen and is reviewing their emergency management plan. “There’s not a whole lot we can do in preparation. We’re not going to be going out and building dikes, etc. at this time,” Blight said. “It’s not something that we’ve done in the past and it’s not necessarily a fit for our municipality.” The geotube system (large tubes laid along Lake Manitoba’s shore to break waves, hold back water and prevent erosion) is still in place along Delta Beach, Blight said, and the RM will likely refortify some areas along Lake Manitoba as the snow recedes. The RM has also taken steps to add flood mitigation equipment and supplies. The municipality has regularly weathered flood conditions in the past,

including 2011, when already saturated soil and high precipitation led to severe damage along the shores of Lake Manitoba and overland flooding after a planned breach in the Hoop and Holler Bend near Portage la Prairie. “We’ve learned a lot,” Blight said. “We have an idea where what we would call our ‘hot spots’ are; where people are going to be impacted, how the land is going to be impacted, where we’re going to have to really monitor and how high flows are going to impact — whether high flows are going down the Portage Diversion, the impact that’s going to have as compared to the high flows running down the Assiniboine River.” The Hoop and Holler Bend, nearly b re a c h e d a g a i n d u r i n g w e s t e r n Manitoba’s 2014 flood, is also an area of concern. “We’ve just got to know what to expect based on the different types of infrastructure that’s going to be used to mitigate the flood and also based on the total inflows coming in, we know what to expect and how to react,” Blight said. The province released another warning Feb. 28, advising residents to stay off the ice on the Assiniboine River after flows from the Shellmouth Reservoir were reduced, potentially weakening the ice. The province had been releasing water from the reservoir since late 2016 in an effort to bolster spring run-off capacity. The province reduced flow by 1,000 cubic feet per second March 1 after water levels reached the targeted low. astockford@farmmedia.com

Veteran AAFC barley breeder Bill Legg retiring AC Metcalfe was a huge hit with farmers, maltsters and brewers and one of his best-known career achievements BY ALLAN DAWSON Co-operator staff

ill Legg, the plant breeder who developed AC Metcalfe, Western Canada’s most popular two-row malting barley for around 15 years, is retiring. Legg has been breeding barley at Agriculture and AgriFood Canada’s (AAFC) Brandon Research Centre for 30 years, Tom Fetch, an AAFC plant pathologist and chair of the Prairie Grain Development Committee (PGDC), said at the committee’s recognition luncheon in Winnipeg Mar. 1. “Because of its improved agronomic, disease-resistance, and malting-quality characteristics, AC Metcalfe surpassed Harrington to become the dominant Canadian malting barley and continues to hold significant acres to this day,” Fetch

Bill Legg, a veteran barley breeder at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s Brandon Research Centre, is retiring soon. His work was recognized by the Prairie Grain Development Committee March 1 in Winnipeg. PHOTO: ALLAN DAWSON

said. “Bill’s development of AC Metcalfe helped establish the strong reputation for high quality of Canadian barley, resulting in significant prosperity to barley farmers and industry members.”

Legg focused on developing disease-resistant varieties with appropriate quality for domestic and global malting and brewing markets. Germplasm from his program has been recognized internationally and used as par-

ents to improve resistance in barley for production in many countries, Fetch said. “Over his career, Bill has employed large disease nurseries at Brandon to improve resistance to leaf diseases, QCC and Ug99 stem rust, and more recently a large collaborative effort to improve fusarium head blight resistance,” Fetch said. “Bill’s first variety was from line TR232, a cross between AC Oxbow and Manley originally made by his predecessor Dr. Dick Metcalfe. This line received full registration in 1997 and was named AC Metcalfe.” Legg released a total of 11 varieties, including the tworow malting varieties Newdale, Taylor (hulless), Major, Cerveza, AAC Synergy, and AAC Connect. Legg grew up on a mixed farm near Willmar, Sask. He attended the University of Saskatchewan where he studied crop science, obtaining a BSA degree in 1974

and an M.Sc. degree in 1979, Fetch said. After leaving university Legg held several positions, including research analyst, agronomist and research officer. After a few years in the workforce, Legg attended the University of Manitoba where he studied plant breeding for selection of protein content in durum wheat under supervision of David Leisle. Legg earned a PhD in 1987 and shortly thereafter accepted a research scientist position at AAFC in Brandon in charge of the barley-breeding and genetics program. “On behalf of the Prairie Grain Development Committee executive, we wish to congratulate Bill for his outstanding career as a barley breeder and extend our best wishes for a happy retirement,” Fetch said. allan@fbcpublishing.com

The Manitoba Co-operator | March 9, 2017

OPINION/EDITORIAL

Bonanza bind

ver 100 years ago there was a land rush on the northern plains of North America. The arrival of railways suddenly opened vast tracts of land to settlement and agriculture. The world responded with a flood of humanity. These days we think of the romantic image of homesteading families from all corners of the world, arriving to stake Gord Gilmour their modest claims on this challenging Editor landscape. Under the Dominion Lands Policy, 160 acres cost just $10, but to prove up on the land those farmers were required to build a home, usually of sod or logs, and break 40 acres of land during the first three years. With the horse-powered equipment of the day it was an enormous undertaking that wasn’t for the faint of heart. An entire mythology has sprung up telling the tale of those days. Largely forgotten to the mists of time however, is another competing vision of the day — the bonanza farm. They were large operations, almost exclusively investorowned. There weren’t a large number of them, most estimates say there were less than 100, on both sides of the Canada-U.S. border. By the scale of the time however, they were enormous, ranging from 3,000 acres to over 100,000. They were made possible by a confluence of events. New and efficient farm machinery such as steam engines and threshing machines first began to appear in the 1870s. Land was cheap and abundant. Markets, especially in the eastern portion of North America, were growing quickly, and the railways created reliable transportation for both farm inputs and farm produce. Relying on hired management and labour, the bonanza farms were a straight efficiency play, leveraging their vast scale into lower operating costs through bulk buying and better prices through market leverage. However, it was one of those things that worked better on paper than in practice. Moving off the balance sheet, these original corporate farms found out what you all know. On a farm, things rarely go to plan. Mother Nature is always ready to intervene. Markets are fickle. Arguably their largest challenge was labour. They still relied on humans to operate that equipment. Some of the biggest required a crew of 1,000 for the field operations alone, never mind the too-often-overlooked role of the women of these farms. It was no small job feeding that many mouths. In the end, the challenges proved too large and the model of the farms too brittle to survive the real world, and almost all of them were consigned to history. It happened very quickly too, with virtually all of them springing into existence and dying over the course of a single generation. Left in their wake were the section farms, the biologically efficient mixed operations that relied almost entirely on family labour and proved to be very durable when compared to their larger cousins. But even they have, over time, disappeared. In a lot of ways they were victims of their own success. The best operators found efficiencies and grew; others over time left the farm as the postwar wave of urbanization began. At one point, more than a third of Canada’s total population was farmers, and in parts of the Prairies they made up more than half the total population. Today that figure is of course dramatically smaller and farm populations continue to decline. In 2011, according to Statistics Canada, Canada’s total farm population was 650,395 compared to a total population of 32,746,505 — or just a shade under two per cent. Since then Canada has added another 2.4 million to its population, which has, in all likelihood, further diluted and muted the scale of the farm population. As the remaining farms have grown, the question arises — are the Prairie farms of today uncomfortably similar to the bonanza farms of yesterday? They’re certainly approaching the same scale. Modern tools such as chemical weed control, fungicides, herbicide-tolerant crops and advanced farm equipment have helped make this possible, as have other production-enhancing efficiencies. Zero tillage and minimum tillage, for example, reduced time, input and labour costs. But underneath they’re also struggling with many of the same problems. Their efficiency has led to many growing fewer crops in tighter rotation, setting the stage for Mother Nature’s intervention. Weed control tools are increasingly under attack. And the same Achilles heel that brought down the bonanza farms has surfaced to haunt Prairie agriculture today: a labour shortage. Nobody knows what the ‘perfect’ farm for this region looks like, and it’s probably going to be constantly evolving, based on changing tools and technology. What will the farm of the future look like? Nobody knows the answer to this. But one question does loom for the large and successful farms of today: will history repeat itself? gord.gilmour@fbcpublishing.com

Fighting food fraud BY SYLVAIN CHARLEBOIS Dalhousie University

ood fraud is everywhere. It can take many forms such as adulteration, substituting one ingredient with a much cheaper one, or misrepresentation including selling an organic product when it’s not. Once food fraud is described, a whopping 63 per cent of Canadians are generally concerned about food fraud. Worse still, more than 40 per cent of Canadians feel to have been victim of it. Canada has seen its share of cases in recent months, one of the most notable ones is Mucci Farms in Ontario. The company was fined $1.5 million for selling Mexican tomatoes as a product of Canada. The company, however, denies that the labelling was intentional and faults their computer system. Other cases have emerged, mostly whistleblowers trying to give food fraud more attention. Cericola Farms, one of the largest poultry processors in the country, was in court over organic mislabelling allegations. The number of cases is adding up. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency received over 40 complaints in 2016. Some may believe that food fraud is essentially a victimless crime. This is not so. First, what is at stake is the entire food economy. For any food business to grow and offer highquality food products it requires consumer trust. If trust is lost, then everything the industry is trying to accomplish will become more challenging. Consumers with allergies and/or intolerances are likely to feel more vulnerable than other consumers when thinking of food fraud.

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Grocers have made recent investments in technologies that provide a detection tool, but these measures can only do so much. Companies can’t really report fraudulent companies for fear of retaliation. That’s right. Food companies denouncing fraudulent cases are accused themselves of food fraud. Regulators would have to sample test everything, which would be operationally impossible. Public regulators have been aware of the issue for quite some time but have struggled to find any solutions. Meanwhile, consumers should shop for food and visit restaurants with extreme care, looking for consistencies in pricing and quality. If a food product is much cheaper at one outlet, perhaps the deal is too good to be true. Consumers should also ask pointed questions about procurement strategies to retailers and restaurant operators. But humans are humans and food fraud has been going on for more than 2,000 years. First reported cases go back to the Roman Empire. Today, however, we have technologies allowing us to detect fraudulent behaviour. Imagine testing your own products at home to see if that apple is really from Ontario or that olive oil is really from Italy. The technology exists, but costs are prohibitive. Some of these devices can cost more than $200,000. One day though, consumers empowered by these technologies will become the most powerful regulators the food industry can ever imagine. Knowing that consumers can ultimately test the integrity of any product, the entire food supply chain will need to be more disciplined. Sylvain Charlebois is dean of the faculty of management at Dalhousie University and author of Food Safety, Risk Intelligence and Benchmarking published by WileyBlackwell (2017).

March 1953

our seed treatment options in this ad from our March 12, 1953 issue included mercury-based Ceresan and Benesan, or C-I-L Bunt Cure, which was a non-mercurial treatment for wheat costing three cents an acre. Among the front page news items that week was the death of Soviet Premier Joseph Stalin at age 73, introduction of a new program for rabies control, and concern that the Manitoba government had not approved a marketing plan for honey producers. However, the biggest news that month was the lifting of the U.S.’s one-year ban on import of Canadian livestock following an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in Saskatchewan in February 1952. Cattle were moving in the other direction — we reported that a shipment of 1,000 head to the Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and Winnipeg markets would make shippers a half-cent-per-pound profit or $3,500 on the approximately 700,000 pounds. Both Canada and the U.S. were said to be holding large cattle supplies — one million and 20 million head respectively more than the year before. The same article said Britain was paying Argentina 19 cents per pound for dressed sides of beef, which compared to U.S. and Canadian prices of 40 to 46 cents. At the annual meeting of the Manitoba branch of the Canadian Seed Growers, farmers heard that 150 bushels of CT186 wheat were being successfully grown out over the winter in the southern U.S. It was said to be the only variety in North America resistant to the devastating rust race 15B.

The Manitoba Co-operator | March 9, 2017

COMMENT/FEEDBACK

Pull the plug or turn off the tap? A holistic approach to drainage and flooding issues will help us do both By Dr. Allan Preston ARBI chair

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he bathtub is almost full. It will begin to overflow momentarily, unless I do something right away. Do I pull the plug or turn off the tap? And maybe, just maybe, I could do a little of both to solve my impending dilemma. After sitting in on a series of meetings in the southwest corner of Manitoba recently, including in the community of Pierson, it is painfully evident that, as a major spring flood lurks, water concerns are paramount in people’s minds. And the bulk of the discussion at these meetings is focused on drainage — the “pull the plug” option. Much of the concern centred on Saskatchewan drainage projects, specifically the 600 Drain Project, that would impact downstream residents inside the Manitoba border. Let me be clear, and let me be fair: agricultural drainage is not the only cause of our current water woes, and Saskatchewan farmers are not the only villains. Manitoba producers are just as apt to be running the scraper or backhoe. And let me be equally clear: the solution to our predicament, one that took many generations to create, is not a longer, deeper, wider trench that simply passes the excess water to neighbours downstream. There are arguments to be made, project examples to analyze and data to scrutinize on all aspects of this drainage issue. Here are three examples to add fodder to the debate: • South Tobacco Creek in central Manitoba is a “turn off the tap” approach in an area where the debate over drainage policy goes back to 1880. Through a very large co-operative effort, peak flows on the creek have been reduced by 25 per cent, primarily through the use of 26 small dams and retention structures. The dams helped to reduce road washouts and local taxpayer expenditures to fix them. • Smith Creek between Yorkton and Russell is a “pull the plug” approach. In 1958, wetlands covered 24 per cent of the watershed. A recent analysis found the percentage had dropped to 11 per cent by 2011. Drainage of these wetlands increased peak flow on Smith Creek by 78 per cent and increased flow volume by 32 per cent. The study further predicted that restoring wetlands to their 1958 level

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The solution to our predicament, one that took many generations to create, is not a longer, deeper, wider trench that simply passes the excess water to neighbours downstream.

would decrease stream flow volume by 28 per cent, and the peak flow by 32 per cent. Think of the impact those reductions could have on the flows in the Assiniboine itself. • In the Broughton Creek watershed in the Rivers area — another “pull the plug” approach — a similar picture emerged. Between 1968 and 2005, drainage resulted in the loss of 21 per cent of the watershed’s wetlands. Peak flows increased by 18 per cent and peak volumes by 30 per cent. Nutrient losses and siltation also increased dramatically. Those impacts are felt downstream as the Little Saskatchewan joins the Assiniboine. These examples point ways forward, or paths to be avoided, if we are serious about addressing today’s watershed management issues in the Assiniboine River Basin. Saskatchewan has begun this process with the adoption of new agriculture drainage regulations, through Bill 44. Several key points give some promise of improvements on the landscape. No existing drainage w o rk s a re g ra n d f a t h e re d : a n y structure can be reviewed, reassessed, and orders written with regard to rectifying any problems. A “no net loss” provision has been adopted: if you drain an acre, you must create an acre of wetland somewhere else. Downstream landowners must agree to any project that would move water onto or through their property. Drains will often require flow control structures. The overall process for submitting and approving projects has been streamlined, allowing for larger, multiple owner projects to perhaps move forward. And, if push comes to shove, very significant fines can be levied. A case in point: the Dry Lake Project in southeastern Saskatchewan was just approved. This project involves 73 landowners and will affect 18,000 acres of farmland. The project will have 30 culvert gate structures that can be used to limit flow in peak periods, releasing water slowly as the

downstream capacity becomes available. The project also will restore 34 acres of wetlands from existing drainage and 21 acres of wetland retention on new drainage. This last feature does not come close to achieving “no net loss,” but at least it is a step in the right direction. Then there is the 600 Drain Project, the raison d’être for the Pierson meeting: 250 quarter sections, more than 30,000 acres affected, with many flow control structures throughout the project to manage flow rates and volumes. Perhaps the deal breaker of this Saskatchewan-led project is the fact that it requires a “point of adequate outlet” in Manitoba. Some 80 per cent of the impacted Saskatchewan producers are on side, but the mood of the Pierson meeting would suggest a much lower approval from landowners and municipalities in Manitoba. Given that these folks have experienced not one, but two one-in300-year flood-magnitude events in the last five years, and a worst-case scenario for yet another to come this flood season, no one should be surprised if they are wary of any plan that sounds like plugs are being pulled farther upstream. The common denominator of both of these projects is still very much a “pull the plug” approach, even though flow controls may mitigate the most extreme impacts of major spring floods and unusual rain events. What is missing is a genuine mission to really “turn off the tap.” That process will only gain momentum when the mindset of many agricultural producers changes. Several solutions are available to us: small dams and retention structures; restoration and/or construction of wetlands; more perennial forages in crop rotations; preservation of natural grasslands; the use of cover crops; and intercropping to provide protection to exposed soils which are otherwise vulnerable as a result of our current annual cropping, monoculture practices.

No proof of benefit from CWB loss

Why would anyone work harder to make less money? Why bring American wheat here to bog our system capacity and dilute our price? What next, would Mr. Wood advocate for a U.S.-style farmer support system here? Mr. Wood states post-CWB exports to the U.S. have increased. This is true. He doesn’t say that this is because the price of Canadian wheat has now dropped below that of American wheat at port, and farmers close to the border are hauling south to get some of their money back if they are lucky. Before anyone brings up the ‘buyback’ remember: • We have all lost that much and more since August 1, 2012; and

Western Canadian Wheat Growers president Levi Wood cheers happily to be making less money selling wheat than if we still had our farmerdirected Canadian Wheat Board (Wheat Growers support free trade, Feb. 23). Elevator excess basis, weaker protein premiums, disappeared assets, exporters undercutting, trouble keeping track of quality branded Canadian wheat, and poor delivery co-ordination saddle western farmers with loss approaching $8 billion and counting without our single desk.

Over time, adoption of these solutions will significantly reduce water flow speeds and volumes. Stay tuned for the opportunities that the Manitoba Forage and Grasslands Association’s Aquanty project — a new and powerful planning tool to demonstrate the value of different land use practices to watershed management — will bring to the table when the project reaches completion in a year’s time. What is also missing is the clear indication that the public purse will be opened to assist producers in adopting more sustainable, resilient approaches to land and management. What we do in the Assiniboine Basin to manage the watershed more holistically has the potential to save villages, towns, rural municipalities and cities literally millions of dollars in potential flood response and recovery. I would much rather see public dollars put into an Alternate Land Use Services (ALUS) strategy that helps producers to mitigate and prevent floods through more resilient land use practices than see those same dollars build dikes, dig channels, or raise the heights of our major dams. Until we see that commitment from the provincial and federal governments, don’t expect producers to bear all of the cost. I hope that the Manitoba government will consider many of these points as drainage regulations are finalized within its larger Surface Water Management Strategy. At a minimum, those regulations need to address the issues of no net loss of wetlands, no grandfathering of existing drainage works, an emphasis on smaller-scale water storage structures that are distributed throughout the watershed, full approval from downstream neighbours for any drainage project, and better use of land management practices that hold and store water in and on the ground. These approaches could be key elements of a provincial ALUS strategy that the government has advocated, and many citizens, rural and urban, have supported in principle. I for one will look forward to the day when the plug will still be in the tub, the tap will be turned off, and all will be well. Currently a grain, forage and livestock producer, Dr. Allan Preston is a former assistant deputy minister of agriculture. He is a citizen of the Assiniboine River Basin and chair of the Assiniboine River Basin Initiative.

• If you couldn’t make more than the buyback on a private deal that meant the CWB was doing a better job of marketing than you anyway. Many think that the 62 per cent majority who voted to keep the CWB as it is has grown since then. I’d like to issue a challenge to Mr. Wood, former ag minister Ritz or anyone else who thinks that getting rid of our own marketer was a good idea: find even one peer-reviewed economic study that shows western wheat farmers had a net benefit because of the end of our CWB or admit a mistake. Ian L. Robson Deleau

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FROM PAGE ONE COOP DANGERS Continued from page 1

was doing it very weakly, trying to get the taste out of his mouth,” she said, adding that while he was having trouble talking, Rick did get out two very important words — chicken fumes. Heather knew she had to call 911, but her husband begged her not to leave him alone. “I do remember asking her not to leave me, I felt terrible, I felt like I was dying, I’m not sure what dying feels like exactly, but I felt so terrible and I knew I did not want to be left alone,” he said. After some reassuring words and a quick assessment of his symptoms, Heather ran to a phone and dialled 911. Luckily, an empty ambulance was nearby and it arrived at their Dencross-area farm a mere five minutes after the emergency call was made. Paramedics immediately gave Rick oxygen and rushed him to Beausejour Hospital, where he remained for two days as doctors tried to figure out exactly what had caused his collapse. Their best guess is that he was poisoned by hydrogen sulphide. “That is what they are suspecting. There is no way to test for it once you’re poisoned, but with all the symptoms I had, that is the conclusion the doctors came to,” he said. Whatever toxin caused the close call, it had dissipated by the time a workplace health and safety officer arrived to test the coop’s air quality.

Kurbis says he’s gone public with his story because he wants farmers to be aware of this risk. PHOTO: SHANNON VANRAES

Not surprising Glen Blahey, an agricultural safety and health specialist with the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association, isn’t surprised that hydrogen sulphide

may have been the culprit. “It’s a very toxic gas that’s produced through the aerobic decomposition of animal waste,” he said, adding that it’s critically

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important to ensure fresh air is flowing through any work space used to house livestock. Additionally, a risk assessment should be done to deter-

mine what type of masks, respirators or goggles should be used in any particular space or during any particular task. “If there is material in an area that has restricted air movement and that material has been decomposing or breaking down, there are several areas of concern and obviously one of them is the release of gases that may displace oxygen or may in fact be toxic, such as hydrogen sulphide,” Blahey said. “Poultry manure can also house infectious organisms, everything ranging from avian influenza to E. coli to salmonella and so on, so any time anyone is going to be working in an environment where they are dealing with or handling animal waste, there are a couple of key factors to take into consideration.” Making sure someone is always available to provide assistance should you need it is key to staying safe, Blahey said. Whether you’re working with livestock, machinery, grain or just cutting grass, someone has to have your back, by knowing where you are and what you are doing, he stressed. “I will never clean the chicken coop when I am home alone again,” said Rick, who credits his survival to two factors — the grace of God and having a two-way radio on his person, which he used to alert his wife to his distress. Now he is using a hydrogen sulphide detector whenever he works in the chicken coop and makes sure to also wear a dust mask that prevents him from inhaling particulate matter. Relieved that the ordeal is behind him, Rick said he never thought this sort of thing could happen to him. However, now

“I’ve been cleaning my own chicken coop for about 10 years and I thought we are aware.” Rick Kurbis Kurbis Country Market

that it has, he wants to get the word out that whatever size farm you operate and no matter how experienced you are, danger is present. “I’ve been cleaning my own chicken coop for about 10 years and I thought we are aware, we’ve had conversations about this and even talked about stories about waste systems... where one guy goes in and then a second guy goes in to help and they both end up collapsing and dying,” he said. “But I was always under the assumption that was just because of concentrated, industrial situations.” Heather said the biggest takeaway from the experience is just how important it is to be aware of all the different dangers that are out there and to have a plan in place in case something does go wrong. “On the farm there are a thousand things that can go wrong at any time, whether it’s a large farm or a small farm,” she said. “And it seems to be that the busier you are, the greater chance there is of something going wrong, so it’s very important to always have some kind of safety plan in place and some way to contact others for help in case you need it.” shannon.vanraes@fbcpublishing.com

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SPECIES Continued from page 1

(MBP) will receive $750,000 from Environment and Climate Change Canada’s Species at Risk Partnerships on Agricultural Lands (SARPAL) over three years to work with cattle producers in southwestern areas of Manitoba, MBP officials said last week. The program is voluntary and will offer incentives to ranchers for the adoption of various grazing and feeding strategies that maintain and enhance grasslands. Cattle producers in Manitoba now maintain some of the last tracts of land that are habitat for species-at-risk birds such as the ferruginous hawk, the burrowing owl, and others. The aim is to help farmers continue to use their land as productive cattle land, said Brian Lemon, MBP general manager. “What’s really unique about this announcement and what makes me really excited about the SARPAL funding is it looks for ways to keep beef cattle on the land while at the same time enhancing the habitats for the species at risk, including a number of grassland birds,” said Lemon. “This isn’t about choosing one over the other but rather showing how modern cattle production can complement the objectives of the conservation groups to maintain these key habitats.” Cost-shared incentives and management services will made available to eligible producers under a 10-year agreement. Cattle producers can receive up to $10,000 per quarter section, to a maximum of $50,000 per farm for fencing to improve grazing, water systems designed to improve cattle distribution, control of invasive woody species, complementary pasture establishment and native pasture establishment. Lemon said MBP sees this as a way for cattle producers to begin telling the public about their stewardship of their land and the environmental benefits of cattle production. Beef producers and species at risk have a long history of coexistence on the landscape, he said. “I think we need to tell that story,” he said. So does Christian Artuso, Manitoba program manager of Bird Studies Canada. Beef producers continue to be these species’ last hope, because they’ve maintained the last vestiges of the Prairie ecosystem these birds depend on, which is grazed grass, said Artuso. But there’s not much of it left. “Today we’ve lost most of that prairie, on average 90 per cent and we’ve lost the primary graz-

“This isn’t about choosing one over the other but rather showing how modern cattle production can complement the objectives of the conservation groups to maintain these key habitats.” Brian Lemon

Manitoba Beef Producers’ new program to promote habitat enhancement will benefit birds like the threatened Sprague’s pipit which is not thriving as grassland habitat it needs to thrive has disappeared. PHOTO: CHRISTIAN ARTUSO

er of bison so we need to steward the remaining 10 per cent of the grass. And we need it to be grazed. If it’s not grazed it won’t be prairie anymore. And that comes down to cattle producers,” he said. The project is supported by grassland bird survey and monitoring work carried out by this organization and the Important Bird Areas (Manitoba program). Manitoba Habitat Heritage Corp. (MHHC) has been contracted by MBP to deliver the project, and will make field staff available to work with producers. Tim Sopuck, CEO of MHHC, said this program brings recognition to how the beef sector is already seen as part of solution for saving endangered species. But even as they maintain tens of thousands of acres of grasslands they are also under pressure to convert pasture to annual crops or for urban expansion. Sopuck said the aim is that the program be beneficial to bird species, but it also must improve the bottom line of cattle producers. “We don’t want to be making suggestions or recommendations that make operations less profitable,” he said. “We recognize the pressures for production to go towards annual cropping and away from perennial systems and grazing livestock. At the end of the day maybe the most important thing we will achieve is to help producers stay in cattle production.” MHHC will be working with the West Souris River Conservation District and the Turtle Mountain Conservation District in its delivery efforts. The target areas for the MBP program are the Broomhill/Pov-

MBP general manager

The MBP project, which will run until March 31, 2019, is one of four taking place in Manitoba under SARPAL. The other three include the Turtle Mountain Conservation District and Manitoba Sustainable Development’s partnership on a burrowing owl project, and the West Souris River Conservation District’s grasslands birds project work-

erty Plains region, the Pierson/ Lyleton Grasslands, the Coulter/ Blind Souris River Valley, the West Oak Lake/Belleview area and the Pipestone/Maple Lake region. These tracks of lands are some of the last remaining homes for grassland bird species at risk that also include Sprague’s pipit, the chestnut-collared longspur, and the loggerhead shrike, and Baird’s sparrow.

ing on mapping, surveying and implementing bird-specific Beneficial Management Practices (BMPs) are underway. Manitoba Agriculture is also working to add a species-at-risk component to its existing Environmental Farm Plan Program process and booklet. lorraine@fbcpublishing.com

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The Manitoba Co-operator | March 9, 2017

Four-part webinar series takes tile drainage education into the digital age

A recent educational effort by Agriculture Manitoba and the Red River Basin Commission means farmers are staying home to take in information on tile drainage “It’s all about the specifics. Site-specific conditions are critically important, so even though, like with other practices, even though we can say, ‘Tile drainage can work,’ it will be a question of whether it will have a fit for an individual farm or field.”

BY ALEXIS STOCKFORD Co-operator staff

anitoba Agriculture and the Red River Ba s i n Co m m i s s i o n have taken to the web on tile drainage. A series of four webinars is running until March 18, with topics spanning the on-farm benefits, downstream implications, environmental concerns and government considerations of tile drainage. “It’s established in other places, such as south of the border, but here it’s fairly new in terms of number of acres where it’s been adopted and also a new topic, I suppose, for a lot of people,” said Mitchell Timmerman, agri-ecosystems specialist with the province and one of the webinars’ presenters. A joint project between the province, Assiniboine River Basin Initiative, five conservation districts and sponsored by north and south chapters of the

Mitchell Timmerman Manitoba Agriculture agri-ecosystems specialist

Red River Basin Commission, the series launched Feb. 21 with “What Does Tile Do For My Crops,” a look at the draws of the practice, including yield impacts, agronomic benefits and water balance. Webinars later turned to effects on the watershed, concerns, and best management practices such as drainage gates, effective nutrient management, tillage, use of bioreactors such as a barrier of buried wood chips and constructed wetlands to mitigate nutrient loss.

“It’s all about the specifics. Site-specific conditions are critically important, so even though, like with other practices, even though we can say, ‘Tile drainage can work,’ it will be a question of whether it will have a fit for an individual farm or field,” Timmerman said. “And even though we’re not spending a lot of time talking about it, the economics are a huge factor in farmers’ ability to adopt the practice.” Timmer man said he was unsure of attendance during

WHAT’S UP Please forward your agricultural events to daveb@fbcpublishing.com or call 204-944-5762. March 10-11: Manitoba Direct Farm Marketing Conference, Access Event Centre, 111-D Gilmour St., Morden. For more info call Manitoba Agriculture at 204-821-5322.

April 24-26: Agricultural Institute of Canada conference, Delta Winnipeg, 350 St. Mary Ave., Winnipeg. For more info visit www.aic.ca (click on “Events”).

March 14: Grain aeration and grain drying clinic, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Arborg Bifrost Community Centre, Arborg. For more info or to register call 204-642-2572.

April 28: Host site registration deadline for Manitoba Association of Agricultural Societies’ Open Farm Day. For more info or to register, visit www.openfarmday.ca and click on “Register Your Farm.”

March 14: Stanley Soil Management Association annual general meeting, Pembina Threshermen’s Museum Hall, Highway 3 between Morden and Winkler. For more info call 204362-0352 or email stanleysoil@ hotmail.com. March 15-16: CanoLAB 2017 workshops, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Credit Union Place, 200 First St. SE, Dauphin. For more info or to register visit canolacouncil.org/what-we-do/ upcoming-events/. April 5: Manitoba Pork annual general meeting, Fairmont Winnipeg, 2 Lombard Place, Winnipeg. For more info call 1-888-893-7447 or visit manitobapork.com. April 5: Manitoba Sustainable Energy Association (ManSEA) conference, William Glesby Centre, 11 Second St. NE, Portage la Prairie. For more info visit www.mansea.org/ mansea-conference-2017/.

June 8-11: Canadian Angus national convention, Victoria Inn, 3550 Victoria Ave., Brandon. For more info visit cdnangus.ca/activities-andservices/national-convention/. Sept. 25-28: Agricultural Bioscience International Conference (ABIC 2017), RBC Convention Centre, 375 York Ave., Winnipeg. For more info or to register visit www.abic.ca/ abic2017. Nov. 14-15: Grain World conference, RBC Convention Centre, 375 York Ave., Winnipeg. For more info call 204-805-1284. Dec. 5-7: Western Canada Conference on Soil Health/Western Canadian Grazing Conference, Radisson Hotel Edmonton South, 4440 Gateway Blvd., Edmonton. For more info call 780-836-3354.

April 6: Southwest Regional Development Conference, Victoria Inn, 3550 Victoria Ave., Brandon. For more info email buildingup.wb@ gmail.com or call 204-761-3705.

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One more webinar remains in the four-part series, sponsored by the Red River Basin Commission. Photo: Alexis Stockford

latter webinars, although the first of the series had registrations in the triple digits. Initial sessions have since been posted to YouTube, and can be accessed from the RRBC Winnipeg account. The final presentation, “Policy and Local Government Considerations,” is set for Mar. 15, 2:30-3:30

p.m. and will cover tile drainage from the perspective of municipalities, local and provincial policy and existing case studies. Registration is availa b l e a t h t t p s : / / a t t e n d e e. g o t ow e b i n a r. c o m / register/4399879777355234818. astockford@farmmedia.com

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AMM looks for clarity on Power Smart With the province looking to create a separate energy efficiency agency, municipalities look to the potential impact on recreational facilities and Power Smart programs BY ALEXIS STOCKFORD Co-operator staff

AMM’s Joe Masi says Power Smart helps with things like keeping recreation centres economical and their members want to know it will continue. PHOTO: AMM

he Association of Manitoba Municipalities wants to make sure the Power Smart program will continue, even if it won’t be part of Manitoba Hydro. The creation of a separate energy efficiency agency was part of Progressive Conservative campaign promises in 2015, drawn from a 2014 recommendation by the Public Utilities Board. In the November 2016 throne speech, the provincial government announced it would legislate “a stand-alone energy efficiency agency to help households and businesses reduce their energy needs, saving Manitobans money now and into the future.” The announcement was met with questions from the AMM, whose members have used Power Smart to lower operating costs in municipal recreational facilities. “This has been an issue for a number of years with our mem-

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“It’s a good program for a lot of our members. We just wanted to get an idea of where this program is going now.” Joe Masi AMM executive director

bers, you know, the concern of high costs for running these rec centres, power, costs of electricity to run them and so on,” said Joe Masi, AMM executive director. “Initially, our members had been pushing for a resolution to deal with demand billing, which would be a special rate for rec facilities. “We were just not getting anywhere with that, so we worked with Manitoba Hydro staff to develop a Power Smart program to help decrease the cost of these rec centres,” he said. About 25 facilities participated in the program, which recommended possible energy use reduction strategies. Masi noted that older facilities were most impacted, as new facilities often have energy-saving aspects built in. Representatives from the AMM and Crown Ser vices Minister Ron Schuler met Feb. 23 to discuss municipal concerns, including a continued Power Smart program, with resources and staff to allow more municipalities to join. “It’s a good program for a lot of our members. We just wanted to get an idea of where this program is going now,” Masi said. According to Masi, the min-

ister committed to “a full briefing” to the AMM once details of the new agency have been unveiled. Bruce Owen, public affairs officer with Manitoba Hydro, said the company would ensure a smooth transition of Power Smart to any new agency. “This changeover to the new entity would include the transition of successful programs such as Power Smart For Business, the program that has helped a number of businesses and recreational facilities in the province reduce their energy consumption,” he said.

Bipole III grants Manitoba Hydro’s Bipole III Community Development Initiative was also on the agenda during the Feb. 23 meeting. The program was established in 2010 to provide development grants for First Nations communities, local councils, municipalities, towns and villages within 40 kilometres of the line. The Association of Manitoba Municipalities has renewed efforts to include cities in the program’s eligibility, an issue first raised with the previous provincial government. “If there’s going to be such a program, cities should be included as part of recipients for these grants,” Masi said. In response to inter view requests, a spokesperson for Minister Schuler issued the following statement: “ While the minister was pleased to meet with the AMM to discuss areas of shared interest, as a standard practice we don’t discuss the content of private stakeholder meetings.” astockford@farmmedia.com

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LIVESTOCK MARKETS (Friday to Thursday) Winnipeg February 24th, 2017 Slaughter Cattle Steers — Heifers — D1, 2 Cows 85.00 - 93.00 D3 Cows 63.00 - 72.00 Bulls 95.00 - 103.00 Feeder Cattle (Price ranges for feeders refer to top-quality animals only) Steers (901+ lbs.) 135.00 - 155.00 (801-900 lbs.) 145.00 - 160.00 (701-800 lbs.) 155.00 - 170.00 (601-700 lbs.) 175.00 - 200.00 (501-600 lbs.) 190.00 - 220.00 (401-500 lbs.) 215.00 - 235.00 Heifers (901+ lbs.) 130.00 - 140.00 (801-900 lbs.) 140.00 - 150.00 (701-800 lbs.) 145.00 - 155.00 (601-700 lbs.) 150.00 - 165.00 (501-600 lbs.) 165.00 - 185.00 (401-500 lbs.) 170.00 - 185.00

Heifers

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

Alberta South $ 159.00 - 159.00 — 88.00 - 103.00 78.00 - 94.00 — $ 151.00 - 159.00 155.00 - 166.00 161.00 - 176.00 177.00 - 198.00 195.00 - 215.00 211.00 - 234.00 $ 139.00 - 148.00 144.00 - 154.00 148.00 - 160.00 153.00 - 170.00 164.00 - 184.00 175.00 - 197.00

(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 24th, 2017) in U.S. Fed Cattle Close Change February 2017 123.08 6.55 April 2017 116.53 3.28 June 2017 106.78 2.63 August 2017 102.50 2.08 October 2017 102.70 1.95 December 2017 103.65 1.75

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

Cattle Slaughter Canada East West Manitoba U.S.

Week Ending Feb 18th, 2017 53,654 12,845 40,809 NA 572,000

Ontario $ 131.62 - 156.05 129.42 - 151.69 63.36 - 88.19 63.36 - 88.19 91.82 - 112.69 $ 146.54 - 183.49 157.89 - 176.45 147.80 - 178.43 149.23 - 197.31 162.13 - 209.78 174.13 - 211.21 $ 138.42 - 151.51 128.06 - 153.88 143.02 - 164.25 128.44 - 170.47 131.45 - 178.65 146.23 - 184.41

Close 125.15 125.50 124.65 125.60 124.70 123.50

Change 1.33 1.75 2.05 1.88 1.83 1.88

Cattle Grades (Canada) Previous Year 40,881 9,596 31,285 NA 525,000

Week Ending Feb 18th, 2017 756 26,979 13,198 426 590 10,445 280

Prime AAA AA A B D E

Previous Year 986 21,326 9,305 398 291 7,835 228

Hog Prices (Friday to Thursday) ($/100 kg) E - Estimation MB. ($/hog) MB (All wts.) (Fri-Thurs.) MB (Index 100) (Fri-Thurs.) ON (Index 100) (Mon.-Thurs.)

Current Week 193E 181E 183.89

Last Week 189.57 175.92 179.02

Last Year (Index 100) 180.25 167.13 164.26

186.80

179.73

168.55

Futures (February 24th, 2017) in U.S. Hogs

Change

April 2017

66.58

-3.25

May 2017 June 2017 July 2017 August 2017

72.88 76.63 76.80 76.58

-1.83 -1.68 -1.73 -1.72

Other Market Prices Sheep and Lambs Winnipeg Wooled Fats

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

Weaker loonie draws U.S. cattle buyers to Manitoba Prices have local buyers seeking out bred cattle Phil-Franz Warkentin CNSC

attle moving through Manitoba’s auction yards saw some strength during the week ended March 3, as a combination of rising U.S. futures and a weaker Canadian dollar gave local prices a boost. Heartland Livestock Services at Virden was the busiest auction yard in the province during the week, holding three sales: a bred cow sale, a butcher sale and a feeder sale. “We definitely saw a stronger butcher market and a stronger feeder market this week,” said Robin Hill of Heartland Virden. “There was more U.S. demand this week with the (Canadian) dollar dropping.” The currency was down by more than 1-1/2 cents relative to its U.S. counterpart on the week. The softening currency means U.S. customers with U.S. dollars have more buying power in the Canadian market. Those U.S. buyers had been largely nonexistent in Manitoba until the past week. “There was a very aggressive feeder trade this week,” said Hill, adding that “it seemed like every order buyer wanted to buy more cattle.” In addition to the U.S. buying interest, Hill said, western and eastern feedlots were also in the market. Local interest was also noted, especially for bred cattle, as ample feed supplies and

“If we ever see the Chicago board drop, any interest will be lost pretty quickly.” robin hill Heartland Livestock Services, Virden

attractive prices have some producers looking to increase, or at least maintain, their herd size, Hill said. While volumes were fairly substantial, activity usually starts to slow down in the spring as producers turn their attention to field work. Hill said there were still plenty of cattle left to move through the rings, but added that activity should be a little quieter by the end of March. On the butcher side, the weaker Canadian dollar helped as well. “It makes everything better for the producer,” said Hill. L o o k i n g a h e a d , p r i c e m ov e m e n t i n Manitoba’s cattle sector will hinge on factors out of the control of the domestic market. “If we ever see the Chicago board drop, any interest will be lost pretty quickly,” said Hill. At the same time, he added that “if the Canadian dollar climbs higher, that would also weigh on the market.” Phil Franz-Warkentin writes for Commodity News Service Canada, a Winnipeg company specializing in grain and commodity market reporting.

Source: Manitoba Agriculture

PQ (Index 100) (Mon.-Fri.)

$/cwt Ewes Lambs

$1 Cdn: $0.7631 U.S. $1 U.S: $1.3104 Cdn.

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

EXCHANGES: Feb. 24, 2017

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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 March 12, 2017 Broiler Turkeys (6.2 kg or under, live weight truck load average) Grade A ............................................... $1.920 Undergrade ........................................$1.830 Hen Turkeys (between 6.2 and 8.5 kg liveweight truck load average) Grade A ............................................... $1.900 Undergrade ....................................... $1.800 Light Tom/Heavy Hen Turkeys (between 8.5 and 10.8 kg liveweight truck load average) Grade A ............................................... $1.900 Undergrade ....................................... $1.800 Tom Turkeys (10.8 and 13.3 kg, live weight truck load average) Grade A..................................................$1.870 Undergrade.......................................... $1.785 Prices are quoted f.o.b. producers premise.

Toronto 127.30 - 180.94 217.69 - 228.74 226.66 - 244.29 239.79 - 260.38 243.10 - 332.98 —

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

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Bird flu found in Tennessee chicken flock BY JO WINTERBOTTOM Reuters

A strain of bird flu has been detected in a chicken breeder flock on a Tennessee farm contracted to U.S. food giant Tyson Foods Inc., and the 73,500 birds will be culled to stop the virus from entering the food system, government and company officials said Mar. 5. The U.S. Department of Agriculture said this represented the first confirmed case of highly pathogenic H7 avian influenza (HPAI) in commercial poultry in the United States this year. It is the first time HPAI has been found in Tennessee, the state government said. Tyson, the biggest chicken meat producer in the United States, said in a statement it was working with Tennessee and federal officials to contain the virus by euthanizing the birds on the contract farm.

In 2014 and 2015, during a widespread outbreak of HPAI, the United States killed nearly 50 million birds, mostly egg-laying hens. The losses pushed U.S. egg prices to record highs and prompted trading partners to ban imports of American poultry, even though there was little infection then in the broiler industry. No people were affected in that outbreak, which was primarily of the H5N2 strain. The risk of human infection in poultry outbreaks is low, although in China people have died this winter amid an outbreak of the H7N9 virus in birds. The facility in Tennessee’s Lincoln County has been placed under quarantine, along with approximately 30 other poultry farms within a 6.2-mile (10-km) radius of the site, the state said. Other flocks in the quarantined area are being tested, it added. Tyson, the USDA and the state did not name the facility involved. Tyson said that it did not expect disruptions to its chicken business. HPAI bird flu was last found in a commercial turkey flock in Indiana in January 2016.

Goats Kids Billys Mature

Winnipeg ( Hd Fats) — — —

Toronto ($/cwt) 173.27 - 398.99 — 208.67 - 339.94

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

Winnipeg ($/cwt) — —

Toronto ($/cwt) 9.90 - 67.00 51.00 - 64.00

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The Manitoba Co-operator | March 9, 2017

GRAIN MARKETS column

Manitoba Elevator Prices

Oilseed values gaining on talk of U.S. biofuel rules

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

Speculation on Trump’s next move supports crush margins DAVE SIMS CNSC

CE Futures Canada canola contracts posted solid gains during the week ended March 3, as a flurry of speculation about rumoured changes to U.S. biofuel regulation injected strength into oilseed prices. Canola’s May contract rose from a closing price of $515.30 per tonne on Feb. 24 to settle at a closing price of $532.60 on March 3. The market was partially lifted by surging vegetable oil prices and strength in U.S. soybeans. Mu c h o f t h e i n c re a s e w a s t ra c e d t o ideas that the Trump administration will offer incentives for ethanol and biodiesel creation in the U.S. while slashing foreign imports. As of March 3 however, there were few, if any, concrete details about what measures would take place or how they would affect Canadian canola exports. Both soybeans and soyoil on the Chicago Board of Trade reaped large gains in the w a k e o f Tr u m p’s a d d re s s t o t h e U . S . Congress and the speculation that went with it. The “Buy American and Use American” mantra seemed to bolster investor confidence in U.S. agriculture. It a l s o ra i s e d c r u s h m a rg i n s o n t h e Prairies, something that hadn’t happened for a while. Crush margins had been down nearly $50 per tonne in late February before staging a rally behind soyoil. St e a d y g l o b a l d e m a n d f o r o i l s e e d s

propped up prices, especially after muddy roads in Brazil prevented many shipments of soybeans from getting to port. Spring buying was also in the air as traders debated how much canola was left in Prairie fields and what its quality would be. Exports of canola remained steady while farmers were quick to pounce on rallies while holding supplies back during the downturn in price.

Future

Basis

Cash

E. Manitoba wheat

201.27

40.94

242.20

W. Manitoba wheat

201.27

25.72

226.99

E. Manitoba canola

532.60

-19.68

512.92

W. Manitoba canola

532.60

-28.92

503.68 Source: pdqinfo.ca

Port Prices As of Friday, March 3, 2017 ($/tonne) Last Week

Weekly Change

U.S. hard red winter 12% Houston

160.57

6.62

U.S. spring wheat 14% Portland

247.19

2.20

Canola Thunder Bay

547.60

17.30

Canola Vancouver

562.60

22.30

Muddy roads CBOT soybeans gained roughly 13 cents on the week. Much of the strength came from the rumours on U.S. biofuel regulations, but weather issues were also at play. Farmers in Brazil have had difficulty getting soybeans to port due to muddy roads which delayed exports significantly. May corn futures gained 10 cents on the week, also enjoying speculation over what U.S. biofuel regulatory changes may mean for ethanol production. Weekly U.S. ethanol production reached one million barrels or higher for the 18th week in a row. Corn acreage in the U.S. is also expected to suffer slightly as farmers swap out acres in favour of soybeans. Wheat futures rose as much as 5-1/2 cents, taking strength from spillover gains in corn and soybeans. CBOT wheat was also buoyed by weakness in the U.S. dollar. Exports were steady while ideas persist that winter wheat in some regions of the U.S. southern Plains and Midwest may emerge too early and become vulnerable to frost. Dave Sims writes for Commodity News Service Canada, a Winnipeg company specializing in grain and commodity market reporting.

For three-times-daily market reports and more from Commodity News Service Canada, visit the Markets section at www.manitobacooperator.ca.

Closing Futures Prices

As of Thursday, March 2, 2017 ($/tonne) Last Week

Weekly Change

ICE canola

532.60

15.90

ICE milling wheat

238.00

2.00

ICE barley

137.00

0.00

Mpls. HRS wheat

201.27

-2.20

Chicago SRW wheat

166.63

2.02

Kansas City HRW wheat

173.34

1.75

Corn

149.89

3.94

Oats

157.08

-5.03

Soybeans

381.22

4.87

Soymeal

366.97

-2.98

Soyoil

758.08

37.71

Cash Prices Winnipeg As of Friday, March 2, 2017 ($/tonne) Last Week

Weekly Change

Feed wheat

n/a

Feed barley

146.98

-5.51

n/a

470.45

-4.33

Rye Flaxseed Feed peas

n/a

Oats

208.79

0.65

Soybeans

419.98

18.37

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

15.20

unch

Ask

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

Western Canadian wheat bids climb as loonie falls The dollar dipped about 1-1/2 cents on the week BY PHIL FRANZ-WARKENTIN CNS Canada

pring wheat bids in Western Canada posted solid gains during the week ended March 3 as weakness in the Canadian dollar gave basis levels a boost. Depending on the location, average Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS) wheat prices were up $5-$10 per tonne across the Prairie provinces, according to price quotes from a cross-section of delivery points compiled by PDQ (Price and Data Quotes). Average prices ranged from about $226 per tonne in western Manitoba to as high as C$246 in northern Alberta. Quoted basis levels varied from location to location, but widened by

as much as $10 per tonne in most regions to range from about $26 to $45 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$169 to US$184 per tonne. That would put the currencyadjusted basis levels at about US$17$32 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 $43 below the futures. Canada Prairie Spring Red (CPSR)

Average CWRS prices ranged from about $226 per tonne in western Manitoba to as high as C$246 in northern Alberta.

wheat bids were up by $11-$12 per tonne, with prices ranging from $168 to $186 per tonne. Average durum prices were up by $2-$4, with bids in Saskatchewan coming in at about $262 to $265 per tonne. The May spring wheat contract in Minneapolis, off of which most CWRS contracts in Canada are based, was quoted March 3 at US$5.4775 per bushel, down six U.S. cents from 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 March 3 at US$4.7175 per bushel, up 4.75 U.S. cents compared to the previous week. The May Chicago Board of Trade soft wheat contract settled March 3 at US$4.535, up by about 5.5 U.S. cents on the week. The Canadian dollar settled March 3 at 74.74 U.S. cents, down by roughly 1-1/2 cents relative to its U.S. counterpart compared to the previous week.

The Manitoba Co-operator | March 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

Have a plan before turning your cattle out

Bountiful, nutritious forage doesn’t happen by accident — here’s how to plan for success BY JILL BURKHARDT Co-operator contributor

grazing plan might save you more than you think. Whether it’s a simple or detailed plan, a few key components will not only save your grass, but maybe save you a few dollars in the long run. Adjusting your stocking rate will allow you to get good-quality forage and vigorous regrowth. “Managing the amount of forage harvested has a significant effect on economics, mainly because of the effect it has on forage quality and rate of regrowth,” said Pete Deal, a rangeland specialist with the Florida branch of the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), the U.S. agency that helps farmers and landowners with conservation. “Underutilization results in wasted forage and lower yields in terms of animal production. Excessive utilization will also result in lower yields and increased problems associated with weeds, soil erosion, and water quality issues.” In a webinar last month, Deal and Idaho NRCS colleague Brendan Brazee gave a step-by-step guide to creating a grazing plan. “A well-planned grazing system is the key to maintaining or improving productivity, health, vigour, and ecological condition,” said Brazee. When developing a grazing plan, there are eight different elements to consider, he said.

Goals/objectives They need to be clearly defined and written down, said Brazee. “The objectives should be specific, measurable, achievable and able to occur within a given time frame.”

Resource inventory “This is one of those important parts that often gets overlooked,” said Brazee. “Your resource inventory is a collection of all the information you know about the operation.” This includes maps that identify land use and ownership, grazing units, structures (such as fences and water areas), areas of concern (poisonous plants, for example), soils, an animal inventory (both livestock and wildlife), and the location of key areas and monitoring sites. Also include any threatened or endangered species or areas of cultural significance.

Inventory and analysis Knowing what is growing in your pastures is paramount, so devote some time to these two related parts of your plan, said Brazee. “The inventory of expected forage quantity and quality, and species of each management unit for the whole area, should be noted. The production of each unit should be determined based on the available forage for both livestock and wildlife,” he said.

Taking a bit of time to create a grazing plan will pay good dividends for years, says rangeland specialist Pete Deal (centre in cowboy hat). PHOTO: COURTESY OF PETE DEAL

Adjustments need to be made if pastures have steep slopes or if there is a distance for the livestock to go for water. These areas may not be fully utilized, and therefore would have less available forage. Use terms you are familiar with, such as animal unit months per acre (AUMs/ac.). Any past history of grazing would also be useful. “Stocking rate, type and class of livestock, season of use, brush management, and wildlife numbers (observed) should also be collected,” said Brazee.

Forage/animal balance Along with ensuring there’s enough forage to meet the demand of animals and wildlife, also consider whether a few tweaks (such as brush management or water improvements) will make more forage available. Deal said some ranchers he works with find it’s more profitable to understock pastures. By conservatively stocking, they reduce the need for purchased supplement feed or forage.

Grazing schedule This is the heart of a grazing plan. It should be site specific and based on all the information that has been collected. It’s at this point you choose a grazing system.

“The system selected should consider economics and time constraints of livestock movement,” said Brazee. “It should also provide flexibility to adjust for climatic conditions and other factors.” The schedule should span at least three years, and cover grazing periods, how many times a pasture is grazed during a season, rest (no grazing for 12 months), and deferment (resting for just part of a season). “Livestock movement needs to be based on plant growth and recommended use levels, not calendar days,” said Brazee. “The most profitable grazing systems reduce or eliminate the need for stored forages,” added Deal.

Contingency plan “Flexibility is needed in any grazing management plan to adjust for changes in forage production, availability of water for livestock, drought, fire, floods, or other natural events,” said Brazee. Listing potential problems in advance not only allows you to respond quickly if the number of grazing animals changes or feed or water becomes limited or unavailable, but also to take advantage when conditions are favourable and there’s more forage than expected.

Monitoring Collecting data is key to ensuring your grazing management is working and for assessing stocking rates are correct for the plant types present. Select representative areas in different pastures, said Brazee, adding some pastures may have multiple key areas. However, don’t select areas where there’s animal concentration, stream crossings, water access points, or fencelines.

The bottom line Having clear goals and objectives are the keys, Brazee said. “Make sure they are smart, measurable, attainable, repeatable, and able to be completed in a timely manner,” he said. “Even though plans are recommended to be written for three years at a time, that plan is rarely followed completely after the first year after monitoring and adjustments to the plan. Flexibility is the key.” more info online The webinar can be found at www.conservationwebinars.net (search for ‘grazing plan’). A grazing template can be found at: www.nrcs. usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/ nrcs141p2_023594.doc.

The Manitoba Co-operator | March 9, 2017

SHEEP & GOAT COLUMN

A small sale yields favourable results Limited animals on offer translated into plenty of buyer interest BY MARK ELLIOT Co-operator contributor

he Mar. 1 sheep and goat sale saw just 100 animals — including just three goats — arrive at Winnipeg Livestock Auction. This extremely limited number of animals meant significant buyer interest in what was available and a peaceful sale atmosphere that mirrored the late-winter day outside. In the ewe class only wool animals were represented. Average price ranged from $1.11 to $1.12 a pound. How e v e r, t w o 1 1 8 - p o u n d Dorset-cross ewes brought $1.18 per pound. Three 228p o u n d Su f f o l k - c ro s s e we s brought $0.91 per pound. The wool rams also represented the ram classification in this sale. The prices ranged based upon the weight of the rams, as the lightweight rams were more of interest. Rams weighing 157 and 175 pounds brought $1.14 and $1.10 per pound. At the same time much heavier rams, such as a 285pound Rideau-cross ram, brought $0.71 per pound. The selection of rams was much larger for this sale. A 130-pound Rideau-cross lamb represented the heavyweight classification at this sale, bringing $0.80 per pound. A g ro u p o f sixteen 102pound Cheviot-cross lambs brought $1.88 per pound. This group of market lambs sparked some major interest from the buyers. Two 105pound Dorset-cross lambs brought $1.08 per pound. The selection of feeder lambs was limited as well, and also saw only wool lambs. Eighteen 85-pound wool lambs brought $2.13 per pound. Five 91-pound Cheviot-cross lambs brought $2.01 per pound. The lightweight lambs dominated the auction although there was not a large number o f l a m b s. A g r o u p o f 1 4 73-pound Cheviot-cross lambs brought $2.17 per pound. Ten 72-pound wool lambs brought $1.74 per pound. Two 63-pound wool lambs brought $2 per pound. They were Babydoll-cross lambs and showed some developmental disorder. The two goat doelings were a 50 per cent Nubian and 50 per cent Boer-cross blend. They had the true Nubian features with the long Roman nose present, but their bodies were shorter, with the weight and growth development better representing their Boer-cross lineage. An 80-pound Boer-cross buck was wild and energetic upon entering the areas, demonstrating he would be a lively addition to any herd. The Ontario Stockyard Report also indicated that auction saw much lower numbers of sheep and goats than are normally presented. Under these conditions, the bidding was strong but not as wild as could have been expected, as buyers were not yet pressured by any looming holiday season.

This extremely limited number of animals meant significant buyer interest in what was available and a peaceful sale atmosphere...

October 22, 2011 Ewes

$203.28

$168 - $189.81

$115 - $139.10

$139.24 Lambs (lbs.) 110+

$104

$170.10

95 - 110

$191.76

$167.66 - $184.62

$113.40

$159.65

$181.05 - $182.91

$142.56

72 / 73

$156.96 / $158.41

$125.80 / $134.52

70 - 76

$110.23 / $125.28

$126

80 - 94 GOAT DOES dairy

/ lb. $1.51

animal weight 85 lbs.

BUCKS meat

$2.53

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Under 80

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The Manitoba Co-operator | March 9, 2017

LIVESTOCK AUCTION RESULTS Weight Category

Ashern

Gladstone

Grunthal

Heartland

Brandon

Virden

Killarney

Ste. Rose

Winnipeg

Feeder Steers

1-Mar

28-Feb

1-Mar

27-Feb

2-Mar

3-Mar

No. on offer

1,515

1,488

811

1,997

4,087*

1,205*

1,417

1,300

Over 1,000 lbs.

n/a

120.00-137.00

n/a

900-1,000

n/a

135.00-152.00

125.00-140.00

140.00-156.00

154.00-161.00

n/a

148.00-161.75

148.00-157.00

143.00-164.00

140.00-155.25

138.00-159.00

145.00-159.00

157.00-167.50

150.00-160.00

160.00-168.75

150.00-164.00

700-800

155.00-178.00

150.00-169.00

150.00-167.00

158.00-170.00

166.00-180.00

158.00-172.00 (176.50)

170.00-188.50

158.00-180.00

600-700

168.00-195.00

175.00-190.00

160.00-195.00

175.00-190.00

179.00-198.00 (202.00)

175.00-195.50

180.00-210.00

170.00-204.00

500-600

180.00-221.50

190.00-206.00

170.00-195.00

190.00-206.00

197.00-212.00 (216.00)

190.00-210.00 (216.00)

190.00-224.00

195.00-217.00

400-500

190.00-225.00

200.00-221.00

190.00-227.50

195.00-215.00

212.00-234.00

200.00-225.00 (230.00)

195.00-219.50

200.00-229.00

300-400

n/a

200.00-221.00

200.00-267.50

210.00-231.00

n/a

200.00-230.00 (236.00)

190.00-206.50

200.00-228.00

n/a

120.00-140.00

120.00-133.00

125.00-135.00

135.00-143.50

n/a

135.00-142.00

800-900

Feeder heifers 900-1,000 lbs. 800-900

130.00-147.00

125.00-149.00

125.00-143.00

130.00-145.00

139.00-149.00

n/a

140.00-151.50

142.00-151.00

700-800

131.00-162.00

135.00-159.50

138.00-155.00

138.00-151.00

143.00-157.00

140.00-155.00

148.00-160.00

145.00-161.00

600-700

140.00-173.50

140.00-167.00

145.00-170.00

145.00-160.00

149.00-168.00

150.00-167.00

155.00-172.50

155.00-175.00

500-600

150.00-180.00

150.00-175.25

165.00-189.00

160.00-175.00

160.00-181.50

165.00-179.00

165.00-186.00

164.00-186.00

400-500

155.00-176.50

160.00-179.50

170.00-196.00

170.00-185.00

170.00-187.00

170.00-205.00

170.00-195.00

175.00-195.00

300-400

n/a

160.00-189.00

190.00-212.50

185.00-200.00

n/a

160.00-170.00

200.00-208.00

No. on offer

140

n/a

118

150

D1-D2 Cows

78.00-85.00

75.00-95.00

67.00-97.00

85.00-95.00

85.00-94.00

80.00-90.00 (94.00)

70.00-102.00

88.00-97.00

D3-D5 Cows

70.00-78.00

n/a

70.00-84.00

68.00-83.00

n/a

80.00-85.00

Slaughter Market

Age Verified

82.00-97.25

up to 95.00

n/a

86.00-96.00 (98.00)

n/a

Good Bulls

90.00-124.75

95.00-114.25

77.50-105.75

100.00-117.50

106.00-116.00 (119.00)

100.00-107.50

103.00-126.50

105.00-115.00

n/a

Butcher Steers Butcher Heifers

n/a

Feeder Cows

n/a

90.00-115.00

n/a

Fleshy Export Cows

n/a

Lean Export Cows

n/a

Heiferettes

n/a

90.00-112.00

n/a

108.00-130.00

n/a

100.00-140.00

n/a

* includes slaughter market

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COLUMN

The facts about the dangers of antibiotic resistance

The cattle industry is doing a good job to prevent resistance and we are improving those efforts ROY LEWIS DVM Beef 911

here has been volumes written on antibiotic/ antimicrobial resistance in the last several years. This article will highlight some of the key points on how well the cattle industry is doing so far and predict what changes veterinarians may make in their recommendations going forward. For those of you who crave more detailed information, there are several very good brochures and websites that give very factual and current information on the subject. This is important when we are trying to explain to the average urbanite how the entire industry is really following the guidelines about prudent usage of antimicrobials. We hear the public and industry talking about terms like ‘raised without antibiotics.’ This has severe ramifications from an animal welfare perspective. Simply stated, it is the reason we have established withdrawal periods by law so there are no antibiotic or other drug residues from things such as NSAIDs (non-steroidal antiinflammatory drugs) or vaccines in our meat or milk. The best brochure I have seen is Worried about Antibiotic Use and Resistance in Cattle? put out by the Alberta Beef Producers. (It can be downloaded at www.albertabeef.org by searching for ‘worried about antibiotic use.’) It explains the four main categories of antimicrobials. Category 1 is for antibiotics with very high importance in human medicine and the brochure gives examples of ones we use for cattle, such as Excede or Baytril. The ‘very high’ and ‘high’ importance categories make up less than two per cent of the antimicrobials used in cattle production. There is also a big difference in the classes of antibiotics used for humans versus those used in cattle. But we must still think twice before we use them and only use Category 1 drugs for treat-

ment of severe medical conditions such as severe pneumonia. Veterinarians continually advise using the least critical category that is still likely to work on the condition at hand. They are also doing more culture and sensitivity tests during autopsies, especially when in cases where the animal did not respond to drugs that previously worked. This allows a lab to grow the bacteria causing the illness and uses little discs impregnated with antibiotics to actually see which ones work. This is a much better scientific approach to treatment and should provide a higher success rate. (But since these tests take a couple of days, veterinarians have to prescribe treatments based on previous protocols and success rates in the meantime.) The possibility of resistant bacteria moving from cattle to humans is very remote because of the very few drugs used in Category 1 plus the fact that resistant bacteria would need to get through the packing plant and all the precautions used (such as steam sterilization, UV light and a very clean environment) through the cooking process and into a person. And then the person would have to have that particular antibiotic prescribed by the doctor. This is a very unlikely chain of events. There is now a research cluster involving head researcher D r. Ti m Mc C a l l i s t e r a n d researchers from the cattle industry and veterinary colleges looking at all these potential pathways to make sure all possibilities have been looked at. This alone is very positive evidence the industry is doing its due diligence to protect livestock production and people. There’s a great quote from veterinarian Dr. Craig Dorin of Airdrie: “It is our privilege and not our right to be able to use antibiotics in the animals we take care of.” All the surveillance we are doing in the industry has found drug resistance levels to be very low in beef. That doesn’t mean they can’t increase and generally, if resistance is found, the bacteria are resistant to most antibiotics in the same family of drugs. Veterinarians know

this and will prescribe a different family of antibiotics if need be. This year, your veterinarian will be much more involved with antimicrobials used in production animal medicine, especially those that were nonprescription (for the most part) and administered in feed or water. More than 75 per cent of the drugs are used in feed, so enhanced oversight at this level is where you as a producer will see the most changes. These are all steps that will be positive in reducing antibiotic usage where possible and using the most effective ones for the condition at hand. The first thing removed from antibiotic labelling is the growth promotant indications, which are coming off this year. It is true that reduced disease incidence typically leads to increased growth as a secondary benefit — but now your veterinarian will have to have a medical reason to prescribe. The Beef Cattle Research Council has another excellent resource at www.beefre search.ca/amr. This contains clear information as well as a clearly laid-out, seven-minute video that everyone in the cattle industry should watch. We need to get back to management practices that we know will minimize sickness and hence antibiotic usage. This i n c l u d e s c a l v e s re c e i v i n g adequate quality and quantity of colostrum (colostrum is the best ‘drug’ one can use), low-stress weaning, and preimmunization of calves up to two weeks before weaning. As well, satellite and Internet sales eliminate lots of commingling. All these practices can definitely reduce the usage of antimicrobials. I know that’s easier said than done, but the potential for reduction in antimicrobial usage is great. As well, pharmaceutical companies are now focusing more and more on vaccinology so you will see broader-coverage vaccines for viruses and bacteria. Intranasal vaccines can provide quicker coverage, and technology has (and will continue to) improve the degree of immunity and length of coverage over time. The future will most likely see

more vaccines replacing antimicrobials. It is far better to prevent by management and vaccination than treat with antibiotics. To combat resistance, veterinary communities will focus on four things: Prevention, Production, Control, and Therapy. Also, use parasite treatments as reducing parasites in your herd will also stimulate cattle’s natural immune system. This, along with proper nutrition, minimizes sickness. Another good resource is the Alberta Veterinary Medical Association website (www. raisedwithcare.ca). It is interactive and there are some quizzes you can take to test your knowledge. The questions you get wrong become an educating experience. I encourage you all to check out these resources — and tell the public that we in the cattle industry are doing the right thing and helping in the global battle against antimicrobial resistance. Generally speaking, we are already doing a good job but there is always room for improvement. So question your veterinarian and ask yourself if there is a better way if antimicrobial usage seems too frequent on your operation. Responsible antibiotic usage is not about residues — we already do a fantastic job at that. It is about using the right drug for the right bug and for the right length of time. Take pride in the fact the cattle industry is in many ways taking the lead and the medical profession can learn a lot from what you do. Tell your story. Roy Lewis practised large-animal veterinary medicine for more than 30 years and now works part time as a technical services veterinarian for Merck Animal Health.

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orld food prices rose slightly i n F e b r u a r y, boosted in particular by cereals, the United Nations food agency said March 2. The Food and Agr iculture Organization’s (FAO) food pr ice index, which measures monthly changes for a basket of cereals, oilseeds, dairy products, meat and sugar, averaged 175.5 points i n F e b r u a r y, u p 0 . 5 p e r c e n t o n Ja n u a r y levels. The increase pushed f o o d p r i c e s o n i n t e rnational markets to their highest level since Fe b r u a r y 2 0 1 5 . T h e y were some 17.2 per cent above their levels in the same month last year. Global cereals output is now expected to reach 2.6 billion tonnes in the 2016 season, up 0.3 per cent on previous forecasts, FAO said. FAO said its first forecast of global wheat production in 2017 stood at 744.5 million tonnes, a 1.8 per cent decline from the 2016 record level but above the last five-year average.

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

Winter settling back in over Manitoba Issued: Monday, March 6, 2017 · Covering: March 8 – March 15, 2017 Daniel Bezte Weather Vane

s I write this forecast late Sunday evening, all eyes are turned toward a major storm system that is forecast to affect pretty much all of Manitoba on Monday and Tuesday. As you read this, you’re likely just finishing digging out from the first major snowfall since early January, or you’re trying to clean up the mess the mixture of rain, then snow brought to your region. As is typical with major winter storm systems, cold high pressure will follow and should be pushing into our region on Wednesday. The core of this high looks as if it will stay to our north, keeping back the coldest weather. It looks like Friday morning will be the coldest, with western and northern regions likely seeing overnight lows in the -22 C range. The overall pattern over the next week or two looks to remain on the cold side as our flow becomes northwesterly. Several areas of low pressure are forecast to move through this flow, bringing the chance of snow every few days. The big question is just where the main low track will set up. Currently, the weather models

show it setting up right along the U.S. border. Areas to the south of this line will see near-average temperatures while those to the north will be a little cooler than average. The first low is expected to move through on Saturday bringing a good chance of light snow to southern parts of Manitoba. A secondary low is then forecast to develop on Sunday that could bring some measurable snow to eastern regions. Two areas of cool high pressure are then forecast to move through Saskatchewan and track southeast through North Dakota. The first high will push by on Monday, bringing sunshine and cool temperatures. A second high will follow the same path on Wednesday bringing a reinforcing shot of cool/cold weather. In between these two systems we could see a weak low zip through, bringing some clouds along with a flurry or two. Expect temperatures to run near the lower end of the # usual temperature range for this time of the year. # Usual temperature range for this period: Highs, -11 to +2 C; lows, -23 to -8 C. Daniel Bezte is a teacher by profession with a BA (Hon.) in geography, specializing in climatology, from the U of W. He operates a computerized weather station near Birds Hill Park. Contact him with your questions and comments at daniel@bezte.ca.

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90 Day Percent of Average Precipitation

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This issue’s map shows the total amount of precipitation that has fallen across the Prairies over December through February as a percentage of average. Most of the central and northern parts of the agricultural Prairies saw below- to well-below-average amounts of precipitation. The wettest regions were in southwestern Alberta and southeastern Manitoba, where amounts received were up to or greater than twice the average amount.

Top five regional weather stories of 2016 Last fall’s heat wave was amazing in its duration — and by how much it broke records BY DANIEL BEZTE Co-operator contributor

efore we dive into this w e e k’s t o p i c I t h i n k I need to change my weather outlook for March. Currently, the medium-range weather models show cooler weather sticking around until at least the third week of March. Even if we see a dramatic warmup during the last week of the month, it will not be enough to boost our temperatures to above-average values. So, it looks like March will be colder than average, and with a major storm hitting most regions on March 6 and 7, chances are it will be a wetterthan-average month as well. O ve r t h e l a s t c o u p l e o f months I’ve been promising two different articles: the top Canadian weather stories of 2016, and the spring flood outlook. With significant precipitation expected across much of Manitoba and southeastern Saskatchewan, I think I will hold off looking at the flood potential until that event plays out. That means it’s time to break down some of the top weather stories of 2016 from across Canada, with particular emphasis on our Prairie region. The No. 1 weather story of 2016, and one of the top world

… my weather station on July 20 recorded a wind speed of 93.3 km/h, the highest speed I’ve ever recorded since I moved to my current location.

wide weather stories, was the wildfire that devastated Fort McMurray, Alta. I have already written about this event, so let’s move on to the secondbiggest weather story of 2016: the winter that never really was. Thanks in part to a very strong El Niño, most of Canada saw its second-warmest winter on record. What was interesting was how pretty much every part of Canada saw a very warm winter. In the east, Moncton saw its warmest winter in 60 years, while in our region, Winnipeg experienced its first winter where the temperature did not drop below -30 C. The third big weather event of 2016 was the August long weekend thunderstorms that roared across all three Prairie provinces. The storms first fired up across Alberta on July 30 as a strong cold front moved through. Heavy rains flooded parts of Edmonton and Fort McMurray, while hail and strong winds battered a

large portion of that province. Over Saskatchewan at least two tornadoes were reported. By Aug. 2 the same cold front moved into Manitoba, bringing a round of severe weather with heavy rains, hail and high winds reported. Overall it was a very active summer for severe weather, with several severe thun derstorms hitting different parts of southern and central Manitoba. In total, Manitoba experienced 240 severe summer weather events, nearly double the long-term average. Personally, my weather station on July 20 recorded a wind speed of 93.3 km/h, the highest speed I’ve ever recorded since I moved to my current location 15 years ago. The wind was strong enough to push my camping trailer about 30 cm sideways. I think the heavy rains and wet ground kept things from being worse as the trailer was able to slide rather than flip. Luckily I didn’t have too much damage, but several

other locations reported many downed trees along with minor structural damage to buildings.

Remember November? I can’t argue about what is listed as the fourth major weather story of 2016, the record-breaking November heat. In what can only go down as probably the nicest November ever across much of Western and Northern Canada, the month saw mean monthly temperatures as much as 12 C higher than average. According to Environment Canada, at least 20 cities recorded their warmest Novembers on record, including Winnipeg, Brandon, Regina, Prince Albert, Kelowna and Vancouver. What was truly amazing about this fall heat wave was just how long it lasted (over four weeks) and by how much some of the records were broken. Usually, when either a daily or monthly record is broken it is by a couple of 10ths of a degree. During this warm spell hundreds of daily records were broken, sometimes by as much as 6 C. The monthly records that fell were also broken by large amounts, with several locations beating their records by nearly 2 C. Our fifth and final story (that is all I have room for) is also heat related and ties into the

record-warm winter of 2015-16. After the record-breaking warm winter, April rolled in with cooler-than-average conditions. This led to speculation we were going to pay for the warm winter with a colder-than-average spring. Boy, was that wrong. As we worked our way into May the thermometer began to climb, and climb, and climb. On May 5, temperatures across much of southern Manitoba topped out in the low to mid30s. Winnipeg was the hot spot, with the daytime high reaching a record-breaking 35.2 C, which was the earliest the city has ever seen temperatures warmer than 35 C. This got everyone talking and worrying about just how hot and dry might the summer be, but luckily temperatures cooled back down and we ended up seeing near-average temperatures over the summer. In the next issue I hope I’ll be able to review the spring flood potential. It will all depend on the severity of the March 6-7 storm system. If the system is bigger and wetter than expected, it might take some time to figure out what the impact will be. Personally, I hope the system ends up on the weaker side, but as I have pointed out many times in the past, March does tend to have the biggest snowstorms of any time of the year.

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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

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t’ll take quite a lot to convince Manitoba farmers to hold off on expanding soybean acres in favour of growing more wheat and barley for milling and malt channels. Farmers packed a hall at the 2017 CropConnect conference to hear a soybean presentation, and there’s no doubt provincial growers are more gung-ho than ever to plant more soybeans. Based on what he’s heard at industry and grower meetings, Dennis Lange predicts up to two million acres of soybeans could be planted in Manitoba this spring. “There’s definitely lots of interest there,” said the Manitoba A g r i c u l t u re pulse specialist. “Yields have been good, prices have been good, and just simplified weed control makes the crop a little easier to grow.” Soy b e a n a re a o f t w o m i l lion would mean an additional 350,000 acres over last year, which “is definitely doable,” Lange said. “This past year we had just over 1.6 million acres seeded, and harvested were somewhere in that 1.5 million range,” he said, adding 2016 provincial average yields reached a record-breaking 42 bushels per acre. Soybeans have taken away acreage from canola, flax and cereals, says G3 Canada weather and crop specialist Bruce Burnett. He agrees the main reasons behind soybean expansion are a combination of economics and agronomy. “Prices have generally been at a premium to canola over the past few years, and yields are approaching those of canola in many regions,” he said. “Relatively low input costs combined with recent favourable yields make them a very attractive cropping option.” And so far buyers can easily absorb the added potential output. “The thing about soybeans on the Prairies is that we remain a

Soybeans are proving very popular with growers, but they’re still at risk for frost. PHOTO: DENNIS LANGE/MANITOBA AGRICULTURE

drop in the bucket,” says Jonathon Driedger, senior market analyst with FarmLink Marketing Solutions. “Our increase in production doesn’t really move the needle very much in the bigger picture.” Farmers also have their pick of buyers, large and small, unlike the early 2000s when there were only a couple of buyers to choose from. A complete list for Manitoba soybean buyers can be found on the Manitoba Pulse & Soybeans Growers’ website.

Wheat and barley Challenging 2016 growing and harvest weather conditions resulted in wheat quality deterioration – with fusarium one of the biggest downgrading factors – and significantly reduced available supplies of top grades. Wheat in the rest of the world didn’t fare well either.

“A much higher percentage than normal of the world’s wheat crop is feed quality,” The Money Farm’s Mike Krueger told CropConnect. “We’ve got this big mass of lowprotein, relatively poor millingquality wheat sitting in piles and in commercial storage in the southern Plains that is never going to go into milling channels. And I think it’s going to be difficult to find its way into export channels; it’s going to have to go into feed.” Surprisingly, however, Canadian barley survived a difficult season well. The Canadian Grain Commission reports the quality of western Canadian malting barley was actually good in 2016, with lower protein and plumper kernels than average. But a need for high-quality wheat and a good barley perform-

ance aren’t likely to be enough to convince farmers here to plant more. “Cereals are suffering from two issues: one is economics; and the other is disease,” said Burnett. The threat of fusarium looms over both malting barley and milling wheat production in Manitoba every year, he points out. “The economics of wheat and other cereals is not as favourable. We will still grow a substantial acreage for rotation considerations, but unless prices improve, farmers are not going to be attracted to the crops by the margins they provide,” Burnett said. Driedger adds pursuing malt barley or milling wheat needs to be weighed against the risk if that quality isn’t achieved. He also points out the Prairies only See SOYBEANS on page 18 »

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require about two million tonnes of good-quality barley to meet domestic and export demand. “I’d say that growers need to consider all options when making their decisions,” Driedger said. “We could see quality premiums for barley and wheat widen, especially if we have a n o t h e r q u a lity challenge on the Prairies overall, but the risks need to be weighed against the opportunity.”

Soybean risks As a long-season crop, soybeans can be particularly vulnerable to autumn frosts. “You’re planting it in May and you’re harvesting in midto late September,” Lange said. “That doesn’t change ver y often. You don’t harvest your beans in August; you har vest your beans in September and sometimes into October. So weather can be a big factor.” Farmers need to choose their soybean variety carefully, picking the one that’s best suited to their growing region as there are differences in maturity. G r ow e r s h a v e b e e n f o r-

tunate not to have been hit by a September killing frost in six years, Lange notes. Conditions worked out well this year with plenty of heat units, as well as moisture – especially during that critical time in August – and no killing frost in September. But things haven’t always worked out so well. A cool summer and August frost undermined producers’ efforts back in 2004. “And when it was all said and done, our provincial average was eight bushels an acre,” Lange said. Another bump along the way came in 2011, when a lot of regions experienced a very hot, dry August, and the provincial soybean yield average reached only 26 bu./ac. Dry conditions in August can be a very yieldlimiting factor in soybeans. “You never know what the weather patterns are going to be for the upcoming year, so you look at your land base and grow the crops that follow the rotation, but also spread your risk around,” Lange said. He also warns against giving in to the temptation of cheating on rotations that’s so common with growing new crops.

“Once you start doing that, then what happens is you open yourself up to other issues, such as potential weed resistance. We’ve already had five confirmed cases of glyphosateresistant kochia in Manitoba in five different RMs.” With rotations in some areas getting on the tight side, growers also need to be aware of Phytophthora root rot, which has already appeared in fields. “Going forward, things like Phytophthora root rot is going to be a concern.” Pests so far have been less of an issue. There’ve been no major problems with wireworm or seed corn maggot, and there’ve been no confirmed cases of soybean cyst n e m a t o d e. Bu t t h e l a t t e r does exist just across the U.S. border. “Growers still have to be vigilant about how often they grow their soybeans and making sure if they are bringing in equipment from other areas in the U.S. into Canada, make sure that that equipment has been cleaned before it crosses the border because of soybean cyst nematode potentially moving in soil particles.” Fertility is another issue and

“Prices have generally been at a premium to canola over the past few years, and yields are approaching those of canola in many regions.” Dennis Lange Manitoba Agriculture

Lange has seen a trend toward lower phosphate levels. “Growers really have to design a fertility package for their entire farm, not just for soybeans, just

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a n a d i a n f a r m e r s a re showing an increased interest in seeding oats this spring, despite a lack of activity from a pricing standpoint, as quality concerns in wheat and barley have growers looking to other cereals. “We are seeing a huge influx of acres into oats,” said Scott Shiels, grain procurement merchant with Grain Millers Canada Corp. at Yorkton, Sask. Disease pressures in wheat and barley were behind much of the interest in seeding oats, he said. “We have more on the books than we’ve ever had for this time of year,” said Shiels. Fusarium was a major problem in Canada’s cereal crops in 2016, but oats are less susceptible to the fungal disease, said Shiels. Even when oats are infected, the fusarium is concentrated on the hulls, rather than the groats, he added. Oats are dehulled as they enter the mill, so testing has shown minimal fusarium in oat groats. “We haven’t had to reject any (oats) this year because of fusarium,” said Shiels. From a pricing standpoint, he described the current oats market as stable, with new-crop oats and the spot market both trading at around $3 per bushel in Yorkton. Good demand was keeping values steady, he added, despite the expected increase in acres. Canadian farmers seeded 2.8 million acres of oats in 2016, according to Statistics Canada data. That was down by 500,000 acres from the previous year. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada now forecasts seeded oats area in 2017 at three million acres.

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Crop production could take hit in 2017

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Dry and cold weather in Europe and flooding in Latin America are setting the stage for trouble BY RICHARD KAMCHEN Co-operator contributor

on’t expect a fifth consecutive year of record world crops in 2017. That’s according to The Money Farm’s Mike Krueger, who adds that world demand has been keeping pace with massive production. “Hi g h p r i c e s d i d n’t k i l l demand at all, but high prices did bring us a lot more acres,” he said at the recent CropConnect conference. A n d g row i ng conditions allowed for those planted acres to shatter previous bests. “We had just basically nearperfect weather almost every place on Earth. We really haven’t had a significant crop problem anyplace for the last four years.” Krueger, however, doesn’t foresee a fifth straight record year, with dry, cold conditions across western Europe, Ukraine and parts of Russia, and flooding in Brazil and Argentina. Moreover, the U.S. is set to experience major acreage changes.

Soybeans Krueger sees a shift away from corn and wheat acres to oilseeds in 2017, with an extra four million to five million acres going to soybeans. (He predicts a similar shift in Canada, with less wheat and more canola and pulses.) Although he predicts over four million more planted soybean acres in 2017 at 88 million, he also believes average yields will decline by four bushels an acre, resulting in production actually declining to almost 4.18 billion bushels — a drop from 4.33 billion in 2016. But a high carry-in will push ending supplies up to 488 million bushels from 420 million the previous year. “We’re still going to have just shy of 500-million-bushel bean carry-out. Now everybody’s tried to make a number that big look bearish for the last four or five years, but it hasn’t been.” Kr ueger points out that despite four previous record crops, demand has kept pace. “ We’ve popped off enormously big crops, and yet, we have for the most part managed to consume those crops.” And China needs to be credited for weathering any economic problems it’s had and expanding its soybean appetite. “You go back just 10 years ago, they were importing 25 million to 30 million tonnes of beans. Most people think they could be at 90 million tonnes of soybean imports this year: phenomenal increase. “Despite every year worrying about China’s economic growth and stories about poor soybean crush margins within China… everybody continues to underestimate what goes on there.” He believes the bulls are returning to market. “Some of these big banks put out these quarterly commodity outlooks, and all of them have started to turn just a little

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Market analyst Mike Krueger says he’s not expecting global bumper crops again this year. PHOTO: RICHARD KAMCHEN

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more positive than they’ve been recently,” Krueger says. The other key to watch is what the big speculative funds are doing, especially as they’ve managed to get the market right more than grain companies and just about everybody else, he says. “If you look from a fundamental standpoint at the numbers, they look bearish, but the big funds have just continued to pile in to the long side of soybeans, soybean meal, soybean oil.” Meanwhile, the funds were also short corn for a long period of time, but weeks ago turned the corner to become small longs. And they’ve also been whittling down their short positions in Chicago wheat. “So I’m not so necessarily bearish (soybeans), but I do think oilseeds have probably the greatest downside (risk).”

Corn and wheat More soybean acres will partly come at the expense of corn. “We’re thinking we’ll see probably maybe four million acres less corn in the U.S.; that’s kind of what everybody’s thinking.” Co r n Be l t ro t a t i o n s a re pretty well set, so the big shift in acres to soybeans will happen in “fringe” states: western Minnesota, the Dakotas, parts of Nebraska, Kansas, and Missouri, Krueger says. With a projected 90.3 million acres of planted corn in 2017, and a five-bushel-per-acre yield cut to 2016’s record, he forecast 2017 U.S. corn output to reach

14.28 billion bushels, or close to one billion bushels less than 2016. The U.S., however, is far from the only corn player. “There’s certainly much bigger supply choice in the world, mainly because Brazil and Ukraine have come on as bigger producers of corn.” And then there’s China. Nobody knows for sure the quantity it has available or the quality. Previous public auctions, however, suggest the quality was poor. As for demand, ethanol remains a major consumer. At its peak, ethanol consumed roughly 45 per cent of U.S. corn production. “We’re now roughly consuming in the neighbourhood of 35 per cent in ethanol. Not because ethanol has dropped off, it’s just that our crops have got so much bigger. “Week after week after week, we’ve been setting new ethanol production records, mainly because our exports have been so good on ethanol. We’re kind of at that ‘blend wall’ they call it, we’re not using any more gas in the States, but exports have been good.” But the market with the most bullish potential may be wheat. “I think wheat could be the sleeper,” says Krueger. He predicts a massive reduction in U.S. wheat production in 2017-18. “I think the U.S. wheat crop is going to be probably 500 million bushels smaller than (the previous) year just because we’re going to plant four million-plus fewer acres. That’s a pretty significant change in one year.” Forecasting slashed planted acres at 46.3 million, and yields of 45 bushels per acre – well off 2016’s record 52.6 bushels – Krueger estimated U.S. wheat production would reach 1.79 billion bushels, down significantly from the previous year’s 2.31 million.

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White House denies Trump order on biofuels program Competing claims sow market confusion in corn and fuel futures BY CHRIS PRENTICE Reuters

he White House on Fe b. 2 8 d e n i e d t h a t U.S. President Donald Trump planned to issue an executive order to change the national biofuels program, after the U.S. Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) said Trump’s team had informed the group an order was pending. Tra d i n g i n U . S . re f i n e r y shares, fuel futures and corn prices was turbulent and in bigger-than-usual volumes on the news of the pending order and its subsequent denial, as investors puzzled over what it would mean for the price of gasoline, ethanol and the companies that produce them. The RFA issued a statement early Feb. 28 that said a member of the Trump administration had called to inform the group that the president intended to sign an executive order that would shift the onus on combining biofuels with gasoline away from refiners. The order would require companies further down the supply chain, such as retailers who sell gasoline, to shoulder that load. Refiners have long requested this change, saying the countr y’s biofuels program has hammered their profits. White House spokeswoman Kelly Love, however, said later Feb. 28 “there is no ethanol executive order in the works.” E t h a n o l a n d f u e l re t a i l groups reacted quickly to the reports. Trump’s regula-

U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks aboard the USS Gerald R. Ford on March 2. Photo: Reuters/Jonathan Ernst

tion adviser, billionaire investor Carl Icahn, is the majority owner of CVR Energy, a refining company that would benefit from the change. That stock is up 80 per cent since Trump’s election in November. Even after the White House denial, RFA CEO Bob Dinneen stuck by his statement, saying there is “certainly something in the works, but they’re not going to confirm it until they are ready to roll with it.” He declined to identify who in the Trump administration contacted the association. “D e s p i t e o u r c o n t i n u e d opposition to the move, we

were told the executive order was not negotiable,” Dinneen said. The Renewable Fuel Standard requires fuel companies to use increasing amounts of biofuel blended with gasoline and diesel. Former U.S. president Barack Obama expanded the rules, which started under his predecessor, George W. Bush, when gasoline prices were near records. Refineries without operations designed to blend biofuels such as ethanol into gasoline have to pay for renewable fuel credits, known as RINs, to meet U.S. environmen-

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tal standards to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The cost for refiners has increased sharply in the last few years; nine major publicly traded refiners paid $2.5 billion in 2016 for RINs costs, a 78 per cent increase from 2015 (all figures US$). Among those who have pushed for the change is Icahn, who holds an 82 per cent stake of CVR. That company’s shares jumped on Feb. 28 before paring gains after the White House denial; they were up 3.5 per cent on the day, on heavier-than-usual trading volume.

Icahn was unavailable for comment, and CVR declined to comment. Emily Skor, CEO of biofuel trade group Growth Energy, expressed concern about any role Icahn may have played in planning changes to the program. “I assure you this is no deal for anyone but Carl Icahn,” she said. “If we had been approached with this deal, we would have flat out rejected it.” Seven Democratic senators, including Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts, sent a letter to the White House earlier in February, saying Icahn’s role as an adviser to Trump created financial conflicts of interest and called for a review. Biofuel organizations and groups representing fuel retailers and integrated oil companies such as the U.S. units of Royal Dutch Shell a n d B P h a ve o p p o s e d t h e change, which they say will complicate managing the program. One source said the RFA was told that the executive order would include incentives for ethanol and biodiesel in a trade-off for the blending shift. Those changes could i n c l u d e a w a i ve r t o a l l ow greater volumes of ethanol to be blended into gasoline in the summer, a review of how the Environmental Protection Agency estimates emission impacts of biofuels, and support for a congressional tax credit for domestic producers of biodiesel, the source said.

Oil World forecasts record Brazilian soybean crop in 2017 At the same time the Argentine crop doesn’t look as good HAMBURG / Reuters

razil’s soybean crop in early 2017 is likely to reach a record 105 million tonnes against 95.4 million tonnes last year, helping to boost Brazilian soybean exports, Hamburg-based oilseeds analysts Oil World has forecast. “Under the lead of Brazil, South American soybean exports are now increasing sharply,” Oil World said. “Brazilian exports will be up steeply from last year in February and for February/ August 2017 we expect record Brazilian exports of 52.3 million tonnes, 4.5 million tonnes more than last year.” Overall the weather has been positive for soybeans in Brazil with yields in some key growing states exceeding expectations, Oil World said. Brazil competes with the United States for the position as the world’s largest soybean exporter.

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The publication’s crop estimate compares to 104 million tonnes forecast by the U.S. Department of Agriculture on Feb. 9 and 107.8 million tonnes from Brazilian consultancy Agroconsult on Feb. 22. But in Argentina, reduced plantings and some area abandonment after early-season floods will cut the country’s 2017 soybean crop to 54 million tonnes from 55.3 million tonnes last year, Oil World said. This is a three-year low for the Argentine crop and follows a disappointing harvest in the country in 2016, it said.

The Manitoba Co-operator | March 9, 2017

Coop federee cracks $6-billion mark in revenues The Olymel owner’s patronage dividends are up 57 per cent STAFF

evenues for expansionminded Quebec agrifood and retail co-operative La Coop federee crossed the $6-billion mark in fiscal 2016, leading to a substantial jump in patronage dividends to producers. The co-operative at its annual meeting reported earnings, before patronage dividends and income taxes, of $275.44 million on $6.335 billion in revenues for fiscal 2016, up from $95.7 million on $5.992 billion in 2015.

The co-operative, “considering these excellent results,” declared patronage refunds of $55 million for the year, up from $35 million in 2015, not counting a $10.77-million dividend announced last month for members working with the coop’s Olymel pork business. With its financial results in mind, “we must continue playing our cards right while we continue to grow in the best interest of our members, the agricultural producers,” co-op president Ghislain Gervais said in a release Feb. 23. The co-op noted it’s in the

midst of an “ambitious” fiveyear plan for “development of their agricultural and agri-food activities across Canada with an increased level of integration in the agricultural supplies and meat-processing sectors” while expanding its retail sales operations in Eastern Canada. The co-operative also noted it has “international ambitions, an unavoidable path,” but its structure, “with private and cooperative players, may it be in Canada or abroad, will remain at the heart of La Coop federee’s business model.” Olymel, the co-op’s meat-

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CGC seeks farmer input on surplus funds The commission’s new user fee formula is also up for farmer input STAFF

A combination of “higher-thanexpected grain volumes and lowerthan-expected spending” in the past three crop years has led to the surplus.

he Canadian Grain Commission is looking for grain growers’ input on how best to draw down a surplus built mainly from the user fees paid into its revolving fund — and on a new formula for future user fees. A combination of “higherthan-expected grain volumes and lower-than-expected spending” in the past three crop years has led to the surplus, about two-thirds of which came from CGC user fees for official inspection and weighing services, the commission said. The accumulated surplus, which at March 31 last year sat at $95.9 million, reached $107.2 million as of Sept. 30, the commission said. A revolving fund is a fund or account whose income is available to an organization to finance its operations and is not limited to any fiscal year. For agencies such as the CGC, which has operated through such a fund since 1995, federal policy requires revenues and expenses to be balanced over a five-year time horizon. After the CGC’s last update to its user fee schedule in 2013, record-high crops in the 201314, 2014-15 and 2015-16 crop years came in 30 to 65 per cent above the CGC’s annual average

official inspection and weighing volume of export grains. The CGC’s consultation periods on the surplus, and on a proposed new system of user fees that would see fee cuts for most services, will both run until May 1, the commission said. Updated fees would take effect next year on April 1, the day after the current five-year user fee review cycle ends, the CGC said. Of the surplus, the CGC would be required to hang on to $30 million as a contingency operating reserve, another $3.6 million for “future labour contract settlements and severance payments for some employees,” and $2 million for drawdown authority, similar to a line of credit. That leaves $71.6 million of “potentially available” surplus. The CGC’s list of options

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The Manitoba Co-operator | March 9, 2017

Government grilled on Agriculture Day Most of the responses included little new information offered up in the heat of the debate BY ALEX BINKLEY Co-operator contributor

pposition senators a n d M Ps c e l e b r a t e d Canada’s Agr iculture Day Feb. 16 by grilling the government on farm policy but reaped little for their efforts. How e v e r, A g r i c u l t u r e Minister Lawrence MacAulay rebounded Conservative Farm Critic David Anderson’s call for a return to farmers of a $100-million surplus the Canadian Grain Commission racked up in recent years. It was the Harper government that Anderson was part of that set the fees which resulted in the surplus, MacAulay said in the Commons. “I have met with the commissioners and this issue will be dealt with fairly, to make sure the grain farmers in this countr y are treated fairly,” MacAuley said. Anderson said the commission is supposed to be a costrecovery operation and not make a profit off farmers. “Has the agriculture minister instructed the chief commissioner to reduce these fees and to immediately return this surplus to grain farmers?” Anderson said. Questions about the impact of the free trade deal with Europe from NDP MP Tracey Ra m s e y a n d Co n s e r v a t i v e Jacques Gourde drew standard government assurances that farm interests will be protected under the deal. In the Senate, Conservative senators served up questions on the dairy industry, bovine tuberculosis, poultr y regulations, wester n Canadian g ra i n t ra n s p o r t a t i o n , c a rbon taxes, the Trans-Pacific Partnership and the export of pulse crops to India. Senator Pe t e r Ha rd e r, t h e g ove r n ment representative in the Senate, mostly promised to get answers. Senate Opposition Leader Claude Carignan asked when the promised $350 million would be available to support dair y far mers and proces sors during the implementation of the free trade deal with Europe and when MacAulay would act on a promise made last June to stem the flood of American diafiltered milk into Canada. Harder said the timing of the assistance would likely depend on how quickly

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In the Senate, Conservative senators served up questions on the dairy industry, bovine tuberculosis, poultry regulations, western Canadian grain transportation, carbon taxes, the Trans-Pacific Partnership and the export of pulse crops to India.

the Senate passed legislation to implement the deal. Discussions are still being conducted on how the $350 million will be divided among the provinces. On bovine TB, Harder said h e w o u l d s e e k a n a n s we r causing Conservative Senator Ghislain Maltais to read the latest government update into the record and adds that it was essential to find the cause of the outbreak before cattle go onto pasture this spring. “The infection must not be

allowed to spread beyond the provinces involved,” Maltais said. Senator Kelvin Ogilvie of Nova Scotia questioned MacAulay’s progress on stopping mislabelled spent fowl c o m i n g i n t o Ca n a d a f ro m the United States to compete against Canadian broiler meat. MacAulay promised action on it last November and the industry is still waiting, the senator added. Se n a t o r D o n a l d Pl e t t o f

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Quebec Conservative Senator Jean-Guy Dagenais called for the government to clear up the uncertainty surrounding the Trans-Pacific Partnership. “The future of many Canadian businesses and thousands of jobs, including in the agriculture sector, depends on that agreement,” Dagenais said. Harder said the TPP “is very high on the agenda of the government.” “The minister of international trade is actively looking at and discussing with his colleagues the TPP framework and how best to proceed,” he said. Ontario Conservative Senator Victor Oh asked about reports that Canada’s export of peas and lentils to India may be in jeopardy over differences in pesticide rules. Harder said MacAulay and trade officials were engaged in the issue.

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The Manitoba Co-operator | March 9, 2017

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anadian governments will need to come up with incentives for farmers going organic if they want domestic supply to keep up with domestic demand, a national organic sector group warns. The Canada Organic Trade Association on March 1 released data showing 5,053 certified organic operations in Canada, accounting for 2.43 million acres of land, at the end of 2015 — a 1.5 per cent increase in acres from 2014. Over half of Canada’s organic operations are in Quebec, Saskatchewan and Ontario, COTA said, with 63.8 per cent of organic acres in pasture, down slightly from 65 per cent on “significant increases” in vegetable and root crop acreage, and in fruit and nut acreage. Of Canada’s certified operations in 2015, 4,045 are considered “primary producers” with another 294 now in transition, plus 618 organic livestock operations and 1,542 organic processors, manufacturers and retailers. (Organic “operations” may fall into more than one of those categories, COTA noted.) C a n a d a , h o w e v e r, a l s o imported at least $652 million worth of organic products in 2015, a total COTA said is up 37 per cent from 2012. Furthermore, organic retail sales in Canada are now worth $4.7 billion annually, representing a 13.6 per cent increase per year since 2007, COTA said. “Our organic agricultural production in Canada cannot keep up with the exponential growth of the demand, this is resulting in an increased reliance on import organics,” COTA’s Ottawa-based executive director Tia Loftsgard said in a release. “Our government must introduce incentives to encourage farm operators to transition to certified organic agriculture,” Loftsgard said, noting both the European Union and U.S. already have programs and policies that “incentivize” farmers to transition to organic. Those programs fit into “Green Box” criteria at the World Trade Organization and thus would be allowable subsidies under the WTO’s Agriculture Agreement, COTA said. The Canadian Organic Standards call for farmland to be managed according to organic practices for a three-year transition period before a harvested crop can be marketed as “organic.” Some provincial governments have previously offered supports to organic producers during the transition period. Quebec, for one, recently extended its organic agriculture conversion support program to the end of March 2022.

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Canola ripples felt widely through Canadian economy The crop now contributes $26.7 billion a year to the Canadian economy BY PHIL FRANZ-WARKENTIN CNSC

ike a rock thrown in a lake creates ripples on shore, a new study commissioned by the Canola Council of Canada shows the sector’s impact is growing large, causing ripples to turn to waves. Canola’s value to the Canadian economy has tripled over the past decade to $26.7 billion a year, according to an independent analysis compiled by agribusiness research firm LMC International. The report shows the canola industry generates a total of 250,000 jobs and C$11.2 billion in wages for Canadians. “There’s been a substantial increase in the benefits from canola that are rippling through the Canadian economy,” said Brian Innes, the Canola Council’s vice-president of government

relations. “Compared to the previous three-year period of 200911, the total impact of canola has increased by nearly $6 billion.” Breaking the headline numbers down, the report showed canola had a direct annual impact on the Canadian economy of $10.9 billion during the 2012-14 period studied. That direct impact includes farmers growing the crop, processors, elevators, transportation, and seed companies, among others. The indirect effects on the economy come from those industries that support the value chain, such as engineers working on a new canola processor, while the induced effects are those which arise from household spending and the service sector; bringing the total economic impact to $26.7 billion. Of that $26.7-billion total, growing and developing seed accounts for the largest impact

“There’s been a substantial increase in the benefits from canola that are rippling through the Canadian economy.” Brian Innes Canola Council of Canada

at $16.4 billion. Processing is next at $4.7 billion, domestic markets (including vegetable oil and meal for livestock) $3.1 billion, transportation $1.8 billion, elevation $400 million, and port activities $300 million. A number of factors was cited as contributing to the growth of the canola sector’s economic impact over the past decade including increased production, research, and processing.

“The canola value chain is working hard to grow these economic benefits by continuing to increase yields, expand into new markets and build on the advantages of our exceptional products,” says Innes. “Canola’s benefits reach across Canada — it’s a source of great pride for our industry.” The greatest economic impact was seen in the Prairie provinces, especially Saskatchewan. However, the analysis also showed a sizable impact on the provincial economies of the rest of the country. Saskatchewan saw economic benefits from canola of $12.2 billion, Manitoba $4.2 billion, Alberta $7.1 billion, Ontario $1.5 billion, Quebec $1.1 billion, B.C. $554 million, and the Maritimes $120 million. Of the 250,000 jobs linked to the sector, the canola industry was directly accountable for over 74,000 jobs. When additional

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The Manitoba Co-operator | March 9, 2017

Soil management, cover crops and recouping costs explored Farm-specific cover crop integration was the backbone of the latest Manitoba Forage and Grassland Association grazing club workshop BY ALEXIS STOCKFORD Co-operator staff

l a y t o n Ro b i n s k n ow s something about fighti n g s o i l s a l i n i t y. Hi s far m, located near Rivers, Man., sits on top of what he’s described as “starry night” soil, speckled with white pockets of high salt content. It’s an issue he says has largely disappeared since he first added a secondary NS simultaneous crop focused on soil management rather than straight profit five years ago. A beef producer, for mer Agr iculture and Agr i-Food Canada beef and forage researcher and 2013 Nuffield Canada agricultural scholar, Robins was the main speaker at the Manitoba Forage and Grassland Association grazing club workshop Mar. 1 in Brandon. “The fundamental problem now is that we have degraded soils,” Michael Thiele, club c o - o rd i n a t o r, s a i d . “ T h e y don’t produce like they used to and now we’re simply propping them up with higher rates of fertilizer and chemical, not realizing that’s just an indicator of the problem. The solution is to realize that our soils are degraded and figure out ways to rebuild our soils.” Internationally, cover crops have been pitched as a way to mitigate erosion or increase organic matter in soils by maintaining controlled g row t h w h e n a c a s h c ro p has been removed or forage growth has dropped. The resulting root system, Robins says, can minimize standing surface water a n d d ra w s a l t s d e e p e r i n the soil, decreasing salinity. Implications also exist for nutrient cycling and water retention with increased organic matter over a period of years, he said. Those benefits may be magnified when livestock are added to the equation, keeping the cover crop in a highgrowth state while recouping input costs through grazing, often in late season when perennial forages enter their resting period, Robins said. “Keep it simple,” he said. “Start small and keep your mixes very simple and just see how it’s working for you, and then you can learn from your experiences on your own land and then either expand on it in terms of more complex mixes or different acres or for different reasons. It’s really about finding the match to what you’re doing already and how you can add it in, in a beneficial way.” Successful cover crop species will var y widely from farm to farm, Robins noted, depending on farm climate, logistics and the underlying goal of the cover crop.

About 60 producers crowd the conference room of the Brandon Research and Development Centre Mar. 1 for a crash course in cover crop integration.

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Speaker Clayton Robins gives a first-hand account of cover crops as used on his own operation in Rivers, Man., Mar. 1.

For Jordan Bos, a beef producer out of Rapid City, cover crops were an attempt to bolster performance of 220 acres of grazing land. “The main point of going into them was just kind of to repair some of our wornout pastures, our perennial pastures, so we thought we’d use cover crops to build up the soil,” he said. “Obviously, eliminating the standing pasture that was there was a bit of a challenge, and getting stuff to grow and that, but it actually turned out really good.” Bos plans to continue cover cropping the parcel for several years before shifting it back to pasture.

Another workshop attendee, Heida Simundsson, hoped to explore cover crops on her Arborg operation. “I’m an organic grower and I just started. Cover crops (are) an important part of an organic system, so I wanted to learn more about them,” she said.

Risks While an advocate of the practice, Robins also expounded on the risks of cover cropping. Input costs, he said, might be “very hampering.” “It’s p ro b a b l y ve r y h a rd to get any kind of decent cover crop in the ground for less than $30-$40 an acre, so there’s a fairly significant

investment there and if you’re not capturing that investment with something like grazing a n d a n i m a l p e r f o r m a n c e, then it is a cash outlet,” he said. With cash crop integration, M a n i t o b a’s s h o r t g r ow i n g season may not allow a secondary seeding. Alternately, Robins said, a cover crop may be planted simultaneously with cash crops or initially seeded alone in spring, to be later replaced with a fall seeding of winter wheat or fall rye. Crop rotation may come i n t o p l a y i f , f o r i n s t a n c e, peas are planted as a cover crop, only to appear as a cash crop the next year, he said. A l s o c e r t a i n c ov e r c r o p s may be vectors for diseases or pests, such as clubroot, and some cover crop species may become invasive if not managed. “A lot of your grasses are likely fairly safe in most cases and the only time you’d probably have some risk with them is if there’s excessive fertility in the soil and there was a nitrate issue or something like that. Grasses are generally quite safe,” he said. “Some of the other, less traditional, s p e c i e s yo u c a n r u n i n t o, especially the broadleafs, can accumulate a lot of nitrate

very quickly and that can be a risk to a grazing animal. “There’s always the risk they don’t establish. You’ve paid for all that seed and they don’t establish or they don’t establish to give you the volume to do what you want in terms of benefit, especially if grazing is a goal.” The risk of nitrate accumulation was driven home for one attending farmer last year. Brian English, a beef producer from Rivers, lost a cow in late November 2016 due to nitrate poisoning. English had tried his hand at cover cropping after a spring 2016 grazing school in Lenore, Man., eventually committing 62 acres. “I looked at running polycrops and grazing sort of like a waste of material. I thought the cattle would probably stomp too much into the ground and then someone said to me, ‘You’re not just feeding the cattle, you’re feeding the organisms in the soil as well,’” he said. Following the loss to his herd last year, English says he will likely remove the offending turnips from his cover crops, but he is not abandoning the practice. He plans to expand cover cropping to 138 acres this year. astockford@farmmedia.com

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France’s disillusioned farmers turn to Le Pen Anti-EU, anti-globalization rhetoric strikes a chord BY JOHNNY COTTON Plesse, France / Reuters

rance’s presidential pretenders are making mandatory campaign stops at the annual Paris farm fair as polls show farmers increasi n g l y t e m p t e d by t h e f a rright’s Marine Le Pen when they even bother to vote at all. Though only a fraction of the population still works in the farm sector, voters remain a t t a c h e d t o t h e c o u n t r y ’s agrarian roots, making the annual agriculture fair a fixture of the political calendar. “Lots of us farmers are pinning our hopes on Marine,” dairy and poultry farmer Mickael Thomas said as he set up for the nine-daylong show. “We see her with f a r m e r s m o re t h a n o t h e r candidates.” Polls now show Le Pen placing first in a first round of France’s presidential election in April and losing in the second round to a single candidate from the centre left or centre right. But that race has tightened, raising the prospect that the National Front leader could become the first far-right politician to win power through t h e b a l l o t b ox i n We s t e r n Europe since the Second World War. Le Pen was due on Feb. 28 to start the parade of politicians at the fair as the first major candidate to visit this year. After years of crisis in the sector and perceived indifference from other candidates, Le Pen’s anti-EU anti-globalization rhetoric strikes a chord with many farmers, once faithful voters for mainstream conservatives. A Cevipof poll for Le Monde newspaper published on Feb. 16 showed that 35 per cent of farmers who plan to vote will back Le Pen in the elect i o n , c o m p a re d t o 2 6 p e r cent of the general population. Conservative Francois Fillon and centrist Emmanuel Macron are both on 20 per cent among farmers, close to their ratings overall. The same poll also showed farmers are increasingly giving up on politicians altogether, with 51 per cent of the 300 surveyed saying they would not vote. “Farmers were always the French people who voted the most. They voted like they we n t t o m a s s,” s a i d s o c i ologist Francois Purseigle. “What’s surprising about this survey is that they might not go.” The mascot of this year’s f a r m s h ow, a s i x - ye a r- o l d dairy cow called “Fine,” hails from an organic farm in the western French town of Plesse — historically Socialist territory. But even here, the National Front is making inroads. The party’s vote more than tripled in December 2015 regional

elections compared with the previous poll in 2010. Dairy farming is vital to the local economy but has struggled since 2015 as plummeting prices, the end of EU quotas and Russian sanctions inspired by the Ukraine crisis hit hard. “We don’t have faith anymore,” a representative for the FNSEA farmers’ union in the region, Yoann Vetu, said. “We know a thing or two about crises and we can’t get out of them. So the politicians might talk about it, but they don’t act,” he said. W h i l e Ve t u b e l i e v e s L e Pen’s protectionist policies would hurt the sector, local FN representative and struggling dair y far mer Olivier du Gourlay said his friends were turning to the party in increasing numbers. “ We’re a s k i n g o u r s e l ve s, what’s going on? Because we really have been abandoned,” he said.

Marine Le Pen, French National Front (FN) political party leader and candidate for France’s 2017 presidential election, visits the International Agricultural Show in Paris on Feb. 28. Photo: Reuters/Christian Hartmann

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Last edition of 117-yearold rural newspaper hits newsstands The Exponent in Grandview published its last edition February 28. It first rolled off the presses March 7, 1901

Grandview’s Main Street is missing a longtime fixture in the local community with the closing of the Grandview Exponent newspaper after 117 years. PHOTO: GOOGLE MAPS

BY LORRAINE STEVENSON Co-operator staff

esidents of Grandview have read the last edition of their we e k l y l o c a l n e w s p a p e r, publishing weekly for well over a century. The Chaloners, owners of the Exponent announced on the front page of the February 28 edition that this would be its last after 117 years in business. It marks the end of an era in this small Parkland community, when the first paper rolled off the presses March 7, 1901. The Chaloner family has been involved in the newspaper since 1922 and the business has remained on Main Street since its inception, according to a website devoted to the Exponent’s long history. “I’m saddened to hear this, said Ken Waddell, president of the Manitoba Community Newspapers Association that represents 49 community newspapers in the province. “They’re going to miss it.” The paper’s first editor, J.P. Gilbert wrote in the first paper that “The Exponent shall, beginning with its first number, endeavour to use its modest means and influence for the growth and development of town and district.” And so it did. The Exponent became a continuous record of progress as the town and surrounding area grew, carry-

ing reports on local business development — Grandview once had a creamery and a flour mill — the arrival of sewer and water and a plan to use a windmill and gasoline engine to operate the system. It followed the development of the timber industry in the nearby Duck Mountains. In 1901, its first year publishing, it reported how a Grandview-based tinsmith was making 50 sap pails noting, “Grandview is well supplied this spring with choice maple syrup from the sap taken from trees in this district.” Editorials took umbrage with issues that affected citizens, such as a slow rural postal system. One noted that “mail is posted here on Friday for these points and takes five to seven days to reach destinations within a 15-mile radius.” The paper weathered its share of difficult years, including the 1930s when annual subscriptions sold for $1 and subscribers often exchanged chickens, eggs or produce to make a purchase. Charles E. Chaloner took over the editor’s chair when the Second World War was about to break out, while publisher Thomas L. Chaloner enlisted in the Canadian Ar med Forces in 1941. Many reports in the ’40s were devoted to the war years. W h e n “t h o s e f a b u l o u s ’ 6 0 s arrived,” notes the historical website, “flower children abounded, and at the Exponent office many young people had a chance to experience work at the newspaper.”

“I’m saddened to hear this. They’re going to miss it.”

Ken Waddell Manitoba Community Newspapers Association president

Not a trend Losing the Exponent is a big blow to Grandview and it’s a loss to the MCNA too, said Waddell who owns the Neepawa Press, Neepawa Banner, Rivers Banner and mywestman.ca. Waddell said he doesn't believe this is the start of a trend, nor that other small-town papers are in imminent danger of folding, however. Community newspapers have certainly gone through “a drought” for advertising but it has picked up again in recent times, he said. Many of these businesses are also very lean operations as a result. “There’s quite a few papers in small towns that only have one person,” he said. Several papers in southwestern Manitoba publish fewer than 1,200 copies. The strength of community newspapers is that they are a local publication serving a loyal local readership, Waddell said. Small-

t ow n p a p e r s c a r r y n e w s s t ories important to the communities they serve and they get them before other media do. “We are a media that’s picked up locally and we are a media that’s trusted for the most part,” he said. In an era of all the fake news found online, the small-town paper of record perseveres because it can’t possibly get away with making up a story. “Publish so-called fake news in a community newspaper and you’re going to hear about it on the phone that night,” he said.

Foundational Often one of the first businesses founded in the boom towns of the pioneer era was the local paper. The Manitoba Historical Society's website lists community newspapers as designated Centennial Businesses, noting that these enterprises are among some of the oldest continuously operating businesses in small-town Manitoba. The Exponent is among 13 in the MHS’s listing, including publications such as the Stonewall Argus and Teulon Times, the Killarney Guide and the Sentinel Courier in Pilot Mound. The Minnedosa Tribune has been published since March 31, 1883. Various histories proclaim it as the oldest continuously published weekly newspaper in Manitoba. lorraine@fbcpublishing.com

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Prairie fare A ‘new-old’ food business celebrates cross-Canada ties Avion Harvest’s first incarnation marketed yellow peas to Quebec cooks BY LORRAINE STEVENSON Co-operator staff

anadians are planning many celebrations for our 150th year, and guaranteed these events will revolve around lots and lots of food. Expect to consume, for example, copious amounts of ultra-Canuck and super-delicious pea soup. Pea soup’s been around awhile. It would have fuelled French explorer Samuel de Champlain and his crew as they rolled in to found New France and Quebec City and more than 400 years later it’s still a stick-toyour-ribs Canadian favourite. I’ve usually made pea soup with dried yellow splits so when a bag of whole yellow peas in a Red River Co-op caught my eye, I bought it. I was pleased to turn the package over and see a Manitoba company name on it too — Avion Harvest. Curious to hear more about this Neepawabased business, I called the number on its website, and a few days later met its co-owners Tim Wiebe and Lewis Pohl. Turns out Avion Harvest is actually an ‘old’ Manitoba food business going back some 70 years. The two Neepawa businessmen started it up again last year, after buying packaging equipment and other assets from its previous Carberry-based owner who used to sell whole yellow peas grown on the Prairies to Quebec customers. (Avion Harvest peas were flown east, hence the company name.)

Yellow pea soup is a French Canadian classic. PHOTO:CREATIVE COMMONS/QFAMILY

Quebec-Style Yellow Pea Soup

Canada’s 150th anniversary is a good time to celebrate our unique recipes. PHOTO: THINKSTOCK

Pohl and Wiebe say they hope to pick up some eastern customers again, but for now keep busy selling not only the whole yellow peas they buy, but also flax, lentils, white and pinto beans, and lentils. They’re sorted and packaged into 900-g bags in a small facility at Eden, Man.

To soak whole peas, cover with 3 inches of water and soak at least 8 hours or overnight. Drain and rinse; set aside. Cook onions until translucent over medium heat. Add carrots, celery and leeks and stir together until softened. Stir in the broth, pork hock, drained peas, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, partially cover the pot and simmer until peas are tender (about 3 hours). Add water if needed but pea soup should be thick. Remove ham hock and chop meat to return to soup. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Yield: 8 servings

Store managers approached have been happy to stock Avion Harvest, which is now found in 35 stores around Manitoba, including Co-op Marketplace, Save On Foods plus a few Bigway locations. You can read more about this small western Manitoba company on its website at www.avionharvest.com.

Preheat oven to 350 F. Make sure rack is in centre of oven. In medium bowl, mix coconut, oats, brown sugar, cereal and cinnamon. Add lentil purée, oil, egg, and vanilla. Mix until dry ingredients are just moistened. Spread over a 10-1/2x16-inch non-stick cookie sheet. Bake 30 minutes, or until lightly browned. While bars are still warm, drizzle chocolate over top and cut into bars. *Lentil purée: Rinse and drain a 19-ounce can of lentils. Place in food processor, add 1/4 cup hot water, and purée until the mixture is very smooth, adding more water in small amounts to reach desired consistency, similar to baby food, about 5 minutes. Scrape down sides of the bowl as needed. Refrigerate or freeze unused lentil purée for your next batch!

You should soak whole yellow peas in cold water overnight to shorten cooking time but be careful not to leave them in water too long which can produce off-flavour.

Lentil Granola Bars

Makes: 35 bars

2 c. whole yellow dry peas

2/3 c. shredded coconut

1 c. carrots, finely chopped

2 c. quick-cooking rolled oats

1 c. celery stalks, finely chopped

1 c. brown sugar

2 c. leeks, finely chopped

1/3 c. pellet-like bran cereal

Energy: 137 calories Protein: 3 g Fat: 6 g Saturated Fat: 2 g Cholesterol: 5 mg

1-1/2 c. onion, finely chopped

1/2 tsp. cinnamon

3 tbsp. butter

3/4 c. lentil purée*

8 c. chicken or vegetable broth (or water)

1/2 c. canola oil

1 small smoked pork hock or meaty ham bone

1 egg, beaten

1 bay leaf

1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

Salt and pepper

1/4 c. melted semi-sweet chocolate chips

Carbohydrates: 19 g 6 per cent Fibre: 3 g 12 per cent Sodium: 19 mg per cent Potassium: 123 mg Folate: 18 mcg 8 per cent Calcium: 17 mg 2 per cent Iron: 1 mg 6 per cent Calories from Fat: 39 per cent

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ou need more coffee?” Andrew Jackson stood at the kitchen counter, the coffee pot in his right hand, and a freshly filled mug in his left. He paused, waiting for an answer. “I’m good!” Rose’s voice floated in from the sunroom across the hall. Andrew slid the coffee pot back onto the warm element of the coffee maker, and headed towards the sunroom to join his wife. Once there, he seated himself in the Adirondack chair next to hers, set his coffee down on the chair’s wide flat wooden arm and heaved a contented sigh. “Sure is nice to be inside,” he said. Rose nodded. “Pretty dang cold out there for March,” she said. “There’s no such thing as a happy medium,” said Andrew. “It’s either cold or hot. No in-between.” There was a brief silence while they stared out the window. A blue jay flitted across the yard and disappeared into the branches of an oak tree at the back of the yard and a few seconds later a second one followed. A gust of wind set the tree to swaying for a moment and both birds took off, flashes of blue against the white of the cloudy sky. “It’ll be summer eventually,” said Rose. “It always is at some point.” “I wouldn’t bet against it,” said Andrew, “although I wouldn’t put a lot of money on just when that might be.” “Sometime before August,” said Rose. “Speaking of August,” said Andrew, “are we gonna make a plan for another family holiday up at Victoria Beach?” “I dunno,” said Rose. “I mean it’s awfully nice of Alan’s family to offer us their cottage every summer, but it’s also kind of weird, being that we really don’t know them at all. It’s just a tiny bit awkward.” “Well, let’s just hope Jennifer and Alan don’t break up suddenly. THAT would make it awkward,” said Andrew. Rose nodded. “Yeah, that would,” said Rose.

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“But I see no signs of that happening. They seem pretty solid.” She took a sip of coffee. “I wonder if they’ll get married?” Andrew shrugged. “Maybe some day,” he said. “I said something about that to Jenn a little while ago and she just laughed. She said if they ever decide to we’ll be the first to know.” “Well I should hope so,” said Rose. “Do you ever think about the fact that she’s your only hope to ever be the father of the bride?” “Now that you mention it,” said Andrew, “nope.” “Really?” said Rose. “Really,” said Andrew. “That’s not a thing for me. I feel like I wouldn’t feel any different than I did when the boys got married.” “I think you’re wrong,” said Rose. “Well that wouldn’t be the first time,” said Andrew.

“How did you feel when the boys got married?” asked Rose. “I felt like, boy I sure hope this works out,” said Andrew. “Well, so far so good,” said Rose. “In both cases, it seems to be working out.” Andrew looked thoughtful. “I wonder if it’s because we did something right?” he said. “And if so, what?” “Good question,” said Rose. She pondered that for a moment. “We always fed them pretty well,” she said. “Maybe that helped.” “Lots of meat and potatoes,” said Andrew. “That’s the foundation every marriage needs.” “Not every marriage,” said Rose. “Some people are more into pasta and rice and whatnot.” Andrew shook his head. “I don’t know how you could build a strong marriage on a foundation of vermicelli,” he said. “It doesn’t seem possible.” “Well maybe not vermicelli,” said Rose. “You might need a more robust pasta. Cannelloni maybe, or rigatoni.” “I don’t know what any of those things are,” said Andrew. “But I can identify a Prince Edward Island russet from a hundred yards.” “That’s why I married you,” said Rose. There was another brief silence. “It probably wasn’t the meat and potatoes,” said Andrew, after a bit. “I mean I’m sure that didn’t hurt, but we must have done some other things right too.” “I think we set a good example,” said Rose. “We were nice to each other almost all the time and we didn’t scream at each other and our arguments were always civilized and reasonably polite.” “That’s true,” said Andrew. “Our arguments were just sort of like slightly more intense conversations.” He smiled. “And I don’t think I ever won one of those conversations,” he added. “No you didn’t,” said Rose returning his smile. “And that,” she added, “is what you did right.”

Two favourite ferns to try The staghorn and maidenhair may not be as well known but will add interest to your indoor displays By Albert Parsons Freelance contributor

erns are such elegant plants that every interior landscape should have at least one. Although the Boston sword fern is the most common indoors one, there are others that will also add a graceful touch. Two of my favourites are the staghorn fern and the maidenhair fern. Most plants that we grow are in pots in planting medium and are called terrestrial plants (terrestrial meaning soil). Others, that don’t use soil (epiphytes), may not be as well known but the staghorn fern is one such plant. It has two types of leaves, antler leaves and shield leaves. The antler leaves, as the name suggests, resemble the antlers of a stag. They are lobed and produce spores (as most ferns do) along their edges and will either be erect or droop, depending on the variety. The shield leaf is a hard plate-like roundish leaf that overlaps the base of the plant. It provides stability and covers the root structure and is vital to the plant’s survival as it takes up water and nutrients. Over time the shield leaf will become hard and brown but it should never be removed. The traditional method of growing a staghorn fern is to mount it on a piece of board or a slab of bark (often called a plaque) by using a piece of thin wire to attach the root ball to the plaque, with sphagnum moss placed under the roots. After the plant has been securely fastened, it is hung on a wall and the fronds

The fronds of a staghorn fern resemble the antlers of a stag or moose. PHOTOS: ALBERT PARSONS

will cascade from it. When fastening the plant to the plaque, it is important that the shield leaf face up or be at the top, not on the bottom under the cascading fronds. Such a display is difficult to water and is prone to causing water marks on the wall. An easier method is to use a basket made of wooden, plastic or ceramic slats, called a vanda basket. Such a container has lots of holes to let air into the roots but the plant’s root ball can be securely lodged inside the basket by firmly pressing sphagnum moss around the roots. The plant can then be displayed as a tabletop specimen or hung.

The maidenhair fern is a delicate-looking plant with unusually shaped triangular leaflets.

To water, the whole container can be taken to the sink and immersed in water or water can be poured onto the root ball until thoroughly soaked. After the basket has been allowed to drain, it can be returned to its pebble tray or hung back up. Staghorn ferns like bright, indirect light, warm temperatures and high humidity. They have their origins in tropical rainforests where they grow on trees; roots bare except for the debris that collects around the root ball. The roots should be kept damp but not wet. The plant can be fertilized infrequently with a very weak solution of soluble

20-20-20 fertilizer. Clean the leaves gently with a soft brush to remove dust. Another tropical fern — a terrestrial plant — that likes high humidity, warm temperatures and indirect light is the maidenhair fern. This delicate-looking fern has triangular pale-green leaflets that are lobed and combine to make up clustered fronds that are held aloft by wiry black stems. The fronds have an arching appearance that makes the maidenhair fern a graceful, delicatelooking plant. The foliage has a bluish tint as the leaves are coated with a waxy substance that repels water — unlike the leaves of the staghorn fern which are easily marked by water. The maidenhair is very unforgiving about having its roots dry out. The soil should be kept quite wet and the plant watered often — don’t wait for the surface of the soil to dry out before watering again. The perfect environment for this plant is a large terrarium, but it can be grown in a pot on a pebble tray where it is not subjected to drafts and where the humidity can be maintained at a high level. Maidenhair ferns can be grown in dish gardens with other plants that like their soil to be kept quite moist and that like high humidity and warm temperatures. Evaporation from the wet soil and the transpiration from all the plants will also increase the humidity. Growing a unique plant like a staghorn fern or one that takes a higher level of care such as a maidenhair fern will keep us busy until we can get outside and start outdoor gardening. Albert Parsons writes from Minnedosa, Manitoba

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Birtle’s Classic Garden Non-profit organization offers a wealth of artistic talents

talents to share. Others are “support staff” helping to supervise, set up, clean up, etc.

By Darrell Nesbitt Freelance contributor

Q. Who is the co-ordinator of The Classic Garden?

group of determined volunteers has turned a vacant building into a charming gem along Birtle’s Main Street, but what they’ve accomplished inside is even more remarkable (Not just the interior renovations!). Known as The Centre, the building is the headquarters of The Classic Garden, a nonprofit corporation which offers a variety of classes in the arts, as well as gardening and some trades. People of all ages have benefited from this unique endeavour. Here’s what members of the group had to say:

A. The volunteer committee co-ordinates all activities. Unfortunately the province does not have funding available for new arts councils, so we must rely on our programs, product sales, small arts grants and community support to operate and be sustainable.

Q. What is the mission or vision of The Classic Garden? A. The Classic Garden’s mission is to make The Centre a safe and accessible space where learning the arts, woodwork, metalwork and creative gardening for our local and regional communities will be encouraged and facilitated.

Q. How or who brought it forward? A. A group of people interested in keeping our community vibrant thought it would be good to occupy a vacant Main Street building. The original thought was to use the space to teach skills and employ people making items for sale, and possibly spark an interest to potential entrepreneurs. It is still the same concept, although it has evolved somewhat. In the spring of 2013 a group of women formed a non-profit corporation named The Classic Garden Inc., which would be operated by local volunteers.

Q. When did it open? A. For a short time we used a vacant townowned building. It was sold to a new-toBirtle business, which continues to operate on Main Street. In October 2014, we were able to purchase our current building from Linda Schwarz for $1. We offered classes as a way to teach skills and pay the bills.

Q. Mainstay of the program? A. At The Centre we offer a variety of classes in the arts, including pottery as well as gardening and some trades skills. We have had people from ages five to 90 register. Classes and workshops and open studio time are the main activities at The Centre. The Classic Garden also funds

Q. Has the community of Birtle and area welcomed the idea of courses being shared?

Pat Farquhar (l) is joined by instructor Marilyn Schick in an adult class. PHOTO: COURTESY THE CLASSIC GARDEN

activities at The Centre by selling manufactured items.

Q. Are children/adult programs held throughout the year? A. Classes are held throughout the year, but mostly during the school year months. Programs may be a single day for a couple of hours or some run once a week for up to six weeks and possibly more, depending on the class. To receive info on upcoming classes, we send out occasional emails with program information. To receive it, send a request to info@theclassicgar den.ca. You can also visit www. theclassicgarden.ca or www.facebook. com/theclassicgarden.

Q. What are some of the positives of the facility? A. There are so many! This facility serves the region. It offers exposure to the arts, learning new skills, meeting new people, inclusive activity, children are learning skills from experienced seniors, it brings people to the community. We have many talented people and this is an opportunity for them to share their skills, knowledge and time with those wanting to learn.

Q. Are programs assisted by community volunteers? A. Yes. Many of the instructors are local volunteers with skills, experience and

A. Yes. The community has been very supportive. We have had excellent response with good enrolment for classes from all around the region. For some classes, we have been fortunate to have instructors willing to share their time on a volunteer basis or at a nominal charge. We have had excellent support from organizations, business and private donations. Funds from Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries Small Capital Sponsorship program, Hometown Manitoba Main Street program, and Community Places have also helped.

Q. Any final words? A. Our renovation has taken up much of our time and energy over the past year. In saying that, however, we were pleased to host a grand opening celebration in January. Darrell Nesbitt writes from Shoal Lake, 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.

A small, wooden elevator in a field east of highway No. 242, south of La Riviere, is thought to have been built in the 1890s by Diggory Windsor and his brothers. It stood in their farmyard along with a brick house and shanty barn. A stationary engine and flywheel attached via the north side of the elevator drove its leg. The cupped belt lifted the grain to one of five bins, each holding about 1,200 bushels. By the 1970s, an external auger was used. Around 1979, the owner stopped using the elevator because its capacity was too small. It is slated for demolition due to concerns about rotten wood in its north wall. photo: Alyssa Rempel.

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Rights over leaves, flowers give Indian tribal groups more reason to stay put Giving people more autonomy over resources has kept them out of urban slums “Now that they have rights, they get good rates and are more in control of the sale of products.”

BY RINA CHANDRAN Thomson Reuters Foundation / DHAMDITOLA, India

n the pleasant climate of late winter, it is hard to imagine that daytime temperatures in May in the arid Vidarbha region of India’s Maharashtra state can climb to a sweltering 48 C. It is then that residents of Dhamditola village are busiest, harvesting tendu leaves that are used to roll beedis, the cheap cigarettes with unfiltered tobacco that are favoured in rural areas. For the indigenous communities who live on the edge of the forest in the western state, the collection and sale of tendu leaves, bamboo and mahua flowers and seeds — used to make liquor and soap — have long been an important part of their livelihood. But their access to tendu and bamboo forests used to be limited, and they were not allowed to sell the products themselves; instead, they sold them to forest officials, who then sold them to buyers. India’s 2006 Forest Rights Act (FRA) changed that practice, as it gave indigenous people and forest dwellers rights to manage and govern their traditional forests and resources. “All those years, these communities had no ownership rights despite having lived in the forests for generations,” said Dilip Gode at the Vidarbha Nature Conservation Society, which works with more than 60 villages in the region to secure rights. “Now that they have rights, they get good rates and are more in control of the sale of products. This isn’t just about earning a livelihood; it’s also about caring for the forest and the environment,” he told the Thomson Reuters Foundation. More than four million individual claims to forest rights and about 1.1 million community claims were filed under the FRA as of Aug. 31, according to official data. About 1.7 million individual and 47,443 community claims have been settled. Dhamditola, where squat mud and brick homes with tiled roofs and brightly coloured walls line the road, is among the villages whose community rights over

Dilip Gode Vidarbha Nature Conservation Society

Women labourers make beedis (shredded tobacco hand rolled in tendu leaves) in Baliyamuni village, about 190 km (118 miles) south from the northeastern city of Siliguri, India. PHOTO: REUTERS/RUPAK DE CHOWDHURI

nearly 300 hectares (three sq. km) of forest land were recognized. In 2013, for the first time, villagers sold tendu leaves themselves and are preparing to sell bamboo next. With the middlemen removed, villagers have sold more tendu leaves at nearly triple the price by calling for tenders from contractors who sell to beeds manufacturers, said Motiram Sayan, a member of the village council. They have also received their money on time, which has allowed them to make improvements in the village, he said. “We would get cheated on prices before, or not receive our payments in time, but we had no other option,” he said. “It is a tough job to do, but now we have our rights, and there is no middleman, so we get better rewards for our work.”

Rising conflicts Under the Forest Rights Act, at least 150 million people could have their rights recognized over a minimum of 40 million hectares of forest land, the Rights and Resources Initiative estimated. But the group, which promotes access

to land and natural resources, says barely 1.2 per cent of the area has been recorded in the last decade. Meanwhile, conflicts between India’s states and indigenous communities have been rising as demand for land increases to fuel the country’s rapid economic growth. Nearly 450,000 families in eastern Vidarbha depend on tendu leaves for their livelihood, conservationists estimate. Across India, communities have received rights over the management of other forest products such as honey. In Dhamditola village all the residents pitch in during the month of May when the tendu leaves are plucked. They walk into the forest before dawn, returning late in the afternoon with baskets full of the leaves, which they then sort and pack in bundles of about 70 leaves each. With the money from the sale of tendu leaves, villagers in Dhamditola say they hope to build a warehouse, so they can dry the leaves which would fetch better prices. They would also like to learn how to make oil and soap from mahua seeds

themselves, so they have more options, said Sayan. The lack of rights over the land and falling incomes from the land pushed young men from Dhamditola and other villages to migrate to the cities for jobs. As income from tendu leaves rose in the past couple of years, more men have opted to stay back, Sayan said. “It is not good that so many in the village had to leave for jobs. But if we can generate enough money here, they won’t have to go,” he said. “But we also know that if the price of tendu leaves comes down, or if people smoke less, then the demand will be less. So we can’t depend just on this for our livelihood,” he said.

A better life In the forest land that Dhamditola has claims over, fruit trees and medicinal herbs jostle against tendu bushes and bamboo clumps. A man with an axe walks about, hacking away at weeds. The village keeps watch over the forest at night, to protect it from encroachers, Sayan said. Since the village was awarded its rights, they have also not been bothered as much by Maoist insurgents in the region, who claim to be fighting for the rights of indigenous communities. “We have to change our perception of development: it isn’t just about big cities, but also about better lives for those in the villages who want to preserve their way of life,” Gode said. “With these rights, villagers are not labourers anymore, they are owners and they have a better life.”

UN steps up delivery of fishing gear to fight famine Fighting and drought have left many in the region with no other source of food BY UMBERTO BACCHI ROME / Thomson Reuters Foundation

he United Nations is ramping up deliveries of fishing kits to famine-hit areas of South Sudan to help some of the 100,000 people facing imminent starvation in the war-ravaged country. The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said it plans to hand out fishing lines, hooks and nets to tens of thousands of families over the next few months, as fighting and a drought have left many with virtually no other source of food. “Fishery equipment is the best tool for them to catch something to eat quickly,” FAO’s representative in South Sudan, Serge Tissot, told the Thomson Reuters Foundation by phone. The United Nations declared famine last week in parts of South Sudan, with about 5.5 million people expected to have no reliable source of food by July. The disaster is largely man-made. Oil-rich South Sudan, the world’s youngest nation, plunged into

“In many locations people are using mosquito nets for fishing. That is very bad for the resources as it’s killing the next generation of fish.” Serge Tissot FAO

civil war in 2013, after President Salva Kiir fired his deputy, Riek Machar. Since then, the conflict has increasingly split the country along ethnic lines, leading the UN to warn of a potential genocide. The fighting has prevented many farmers from harvesting their crops, and hyperinflation, which reached more than 800 per cent last year, has put the price of imported food beyond the reach of many. Tissot said violence had slowed down the humanitarian response, restricting aid access to some areas.

Armed groups looted about US$3 million of aid equipment, including fishing kits, seeds and tools, from the FAO’s warehouse in the capital, Juba, in July and it has taken months to replenish stocks, he said. A new shipment of fishing gear was expected to arrive in the coming weeks, allowing the agency to revamp an emergency distribution, mainly in Unity and Upper Nile states, he added. FAO said it aimed to hand out some 150,000 kits over the next few months, up from 120,000 delivered in 2016. The kits could offer a life-saving source of food to many, according to the agency, as some families have been forced to live off weeds and water lilies roots to survive. “In many locations people are using mosquito nets for fishing. That is very bad for the resources as it’s killing the next generation of fish,” he said in an interview. Mosquito nets are treated with insecticides said to be highly toxic to fish.

The Manitoba Co-operator | March 9, 2017

farm sa f e t y w e e k — March 12 - 18

Creating a safety culture at one Manitoba dairy Workplace safety is a buzzword at Rosser Holsteins west of Winnipeg BY ALEXIS STOCKFORD Co-operator staff

ime is the enemy, particularly when it comes to injury risk, according to Henry Holtmann, of Rosser Holsteins outside of Winnipeg. “In times when we think we don’t have time for safety, we have to really step back and make time, because the consequences of not making time are actually you lose more time,” he said. Farm safety is a topic the mixed producer from Rosser, Man. has extensive, and unfortunately tragic, experience with. In 1996, one year after Holtmann and his brother, Tony, bought their parents’ farm, their father was killed when the baler he was repairing ejected, pinning him below. “For us, it was all of a sudden like, ‘Wow, we just lost one of the most experienced operators on the farm. Not only that, it was our father, of course, and, you know, third partner. Now what are we going to do?’” Holtmann recalled. “We hadn’t even had a year in this bold new partnership and this happened. So that really kind of made us think about things.” Holtmann’s story is far from unique, and indicative of an industry that, despite recent decreases in fatalities and upswing in awareness around farm safety, still commonly ranks among the most dangerous jobs in Canada. According to the latest data from the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA), there were 843 farm-related fatalities in Canada from 2003 to 2012, an average rate of 11.5 deaths per 100,000 farm population.

“We hadn’t even had a year in this bold new partnership and this happened. So that really kind of made us think about things.” Henry Holtmann Rosser Holsteins

Of those, 70 per cent involved machinery, 149 (18 per cent of all deaths) involved run-overs, 143 were chalked up to rollovers and 77 (nine per cent of total fatalities) were caused by being pinned or struck by equipment. Being pinned or struck by an object (both machine and nonmachine related) accounted for 162 deaths, with heavy machines not under power (26 fatalities), round bales (23 deaths) and other heavy non-machine objects (23 deaths) as the worst offenders. Additionally, a full half of the 149 run-over deaths reported were caused by unmanned machinery left running or unblocked on a slope and over half, 62 per cent, involved a tractor. “It’s this whole concept of managing the behaviour, of managing the risks and communicating in terms of following a procedure,” Glen Blahey, CASA agricultural health and safety specialist, said. “It becomes an issue of concern in terms of equipment not being properly disengaged and so on and the perception of, ‘I’m only going to do this for a moment and I’ll be right back.’” But while those continued

Rosser Holsteins, located west of Winnipeg, covers 2,500 acres and has 500 dairy cows. PHOTO: ROSSER HOLSTEINS

concerns exist, Blahey said he is encouraged by recent data, which showed a drop in farm-related fatalities. Total fatalities are down over the last three decades, dropping from an average 116 deaths per year between 1990 and 2001 to 85 per year in the 11 years following, according to CASA. Of the most common causes, deaths by rollover have decreased an average 3.6 per cent per year, while run-over fatalities have dropped 2.3 per cent annually. Likewise, fatality rates from being pinned or struck by machinery plummeted an average 7.8 per cent per year between 2003-12. “Occupational health and safety is being embraced far more in the agricultural sector currently than it has been previously,” Blahey said. “There’s a growing level of acceptance, an increasing level of understanding, in terms of occupational safety and health in fact being a risk management tool.

Producers invest a lot of time and effort in terms of looking at their production cycles and looking at what they’re going to raise and how they’re going to raise it, how they’re going to manage it and so on, so that they can be as productive and efficient as possible. I sense that there are a growing number of producers who are recognizing that when an injury, when an incident occurs, it impacts the productivity of their operation.” In Holtmann’s case, the growing awareness of farm safety came from the memory of losing his father, experience as a Dairy Farmers of Manitoba board member and impact of injury he observed in his own employees. On top of sympathy for the injured party, Holtmann pointed to the economic cost of having an employee off work, requiring replacement and retraining. “If we could prevent that, certainly we would have a really healthy workforce, so that’s really

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what motivated us, and by no means are we perfect at it, but if you can prevent that simple little slip, like by stepping off a Bobcat and doing it properly versus jumping off, you’re going to save yourself lots of headaches from that event happening,” Holtmann said. Rosser Holsteins, which works 2,500 acres and includes a 500head dairy, employs about 15 staff over and above the Holtmann family. One family member heads safety programming and information, Holtmann said, while training sessions and job shadowing are provided for new hires, safety posters are put up, zones exist where protective equipment is mandatory and employees are informed that they are able to refuse unsafe work without retaliation. The Holtmanns have identified several main areas of risk in their operation, starting with interaction between humans and animals and moving on through muscular/skeletal injuries, working with machinery and working with chemicals. Animal interactions, in particular, have seen practices change in the Rosser operation. According to the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association, 65 animal-related deaths were reported from 2003-12, making it the most common cause of death not involving machinery and the fourth most common cause of all farm fatalities at eight per cent. Of those, 45 per cent involved cattle. The risk has led Rosser Holsteins to give more consideration for staff unused to working with animals, to train for situations such as when the cows go into heat and to mark animals with aggressive behaviours. “What we do now is we actually paint the ear tags red on the cow and identify it in the lunchroom and identify where that animal is so that people know that they have to keep an eye out for that individual and then when they see a red ear tag they know, ‘Oh, I better keep an eye on that one and never turn my back,’” he said. See DAIRY on next page »

The Manitoba Co-operator | March 9, 2017

Fa r m saf ety week — March 12 - 18

Trapped in a flash — the horror waiting inside a grain bin It happens with lightning speed and once you’re trapped, all you can do is pray that someone comes soon BY GLENN CHEATER Staff

f you’ve ever had a near miss in a grain bin — and lots of you have — this is the horrible fate you nearly suffered. It starts when your foot sinks past the ankle and the grain reaches your lower calf. Eight or nine seconds later, the grain is up to your chest. And the only thought in your head is, ‘I’m going to die.’ “It depends on the size of the auger, but the thing you have to remember is that the average adult male occupies somewhere between 2-1/2 and three bushels of space,” said ag safety expert Glen Blahey. “So a little bit of math will tell you that if you have a grain auger that delivers 100 bushels a minute, it doesn’t take long to move two or three bushels of grain. And because a person is more dense than the grain, they’ll flow down into that grain more quickly.” Blahey has experienced that part first hand after volunteering to allow himself to be sucked down into a grain entrapment demonstration unit. When the grain reached his knees, his legs were immobilized. He not only couldn’t lift them, he couldn’t move them at all. By the time the grain was up to his chest, his weight had effectively quadrupled. But it was the suffocating weight of the grain squeezing him like a giant hand that stands out in his memory. “I must say it’s a very, very strange feeling when you’re standing in grain up to your chest and you try to wriggle your toes, and you can’t move them because of the pressure of grain on your shoes,” said Blahey, who works for the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association. Having talked to farmers who survived grain entrapment, he knows that ‘strange feeling’ would almost certainly have been blind panic if it hadn’t been just a simulation. So his discomfort was short lived — a lever was pulled and the 100 or so bushels of grain rapidly drained away, leaving him suspended in a body harness. “People who have experienced that say after the panic, there’s a

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Data gap While latest data shows fatalities dropping, information on farm injuries is more elusive. Keith Castonguay, director of the Manitoba Farm Safety Program, pointed anecdotally to altered or removed equipment guards, moving PTOs and augers, equipment lockout and livestock as common causes for injury, but says he is waiting on statistics from the Workers Compensation Board and SAFE Work Manitoba. Even then, he warned that any numbers he receives will be incomplete, as many farm injuries never get reported to those agencies. “If you work in a factory, that’s all reported and then it comes out as a bulletin,” he said. “In the farm

“People who have experienced that say after the panic, there’s a sense of resignation when you realize, you can’t do anything. You just have to wait and hope you get rescued.” Glen Blahey

sense of resignation when you realize, you can’t do anything. You just have to wait and hope you get rescued.” Earlier this year, Blahey took a borrowed American grain entrapment demo unit (a mobile display built on a trailer) to farm shows in Brandon and Edmonton. It was a test run for a unit that his organization is having built and will put on the road later this year. Every demonstration drew a good crowd and pretty much everyone had the same thought as they watched a mannequin being sucked into the bin in a few blinks of the eye. “The most frequent comment is, ‘Wow, I didn’t realize how fast it happens,’” said Blahey. Many also talked about having close calls. He suspects many, many others had flashbacks of their near miss and what might have been had they not instinctively stepped back at the last moment and managed to grab the hatch opening in the split second before it was too late. Again, there’s cold, hard arithmetic at play. Something called the “injury pyramid” says for every fatality, there are many more critical injuries; for every critical injury, there are many more injuries requiring medical aid; and for every one of those injuries, there are many near misses. Statistics on grain entrapment are patchy at best, but Blahey knows of at least nine people who died of grain entrapment in 2015, which suggests there were likely thousands of close calls. That’s why his organization, supported by Prairie farm groups and ag businesses, is spending $175,000 on its mobile unit. And that’s just the capital expense. It will cost “that much or more” to move the unit across the country and staff the demos for farm audiences or training for first responders.

industry, with all the independent farmers that we have, there’s no process to report injury on a regular basis. And, to be fair, a lot of people value their confidentiality and so a lot of things that happen just aren’t being broadcast.” It’s an issue Castonguay plans to bring forward in future meetings of the Manitoba Farm Safety Council, a new entity drawn from commodity groups and stakeholders. Eventually, he says, he hopes to promote increased injury reporting or use hospital data to gain better statistics. In November 2016, the province and federal government announced $432,000 over the next two years for farm safety education and training. The newly minted Manitoba Farm Safety Program would be administrated by Keystone Agricultural Producers, and guided by the

But there’s no question it’s worth it, said Blahey. “A brochure is words on paper and no opportunity to ask and answer questions. A face-to-face presentation is more realistic.” Along with the ‘there but for the grace of God’ admissions from farmers at the presentations, one response in particular stands out for Blahey. A man brought his three sons up to him before a demo and said to them sternly, ‘Now you listen to what his man had to say.’ The boys stood in the front row, watched intently, and one by one, solemnly came up to shake his hand afterwards. “That gives me a lot of encouragement we can make a real difference,” he said. The ones who don’t quite get it are welcome, too. Blahey can explain, in chillingly plain language, that a rope is no substitute for a harness: “If you grab a rope and you have hundreds of thousands of bushels of grain pulling down on you, you’re going to tire very quickly and have to let go of that rope.” Or how when a body is compressed, circulation is impeded, oxygen levels in the blood drop, and toxins build up: “There was a young man in Manitoba who was trapped in a bin for several hours. He got out but ended up in a hospital in a coma for several days because of all the toxins that had accumulated in his body.” He has even grimmer tales of truly senseless tragedies in grain bins. But he is also hopeful that attitudes will change when producers see a demonstration and realize that grain can be as deadly as quicksand. “We’re so appreciative of the producer organizations in Western Canada for supporting this project,” he said. “They really stepped up and said, ‘We need to do this.’” glenn.cheater@fbcpublishing.com

farm safety council, the government said. The initiative continued KAP’s existing efforts with onfarm safety consultations, a program that gathered steam under safety adviser Morag Marjerison. Safety plan consultation and on-farm measurement of chemicals, noise or other concerns are also under the program’s mandate. “We’re not an arm of government,” Castonguay said. “We respect confidentiality. When we come on site, we’re not about to report everything we see to the government in a compliance or regulatory role. We’re there to help, advise and support and to develop programs so that there is compliance in the future.” The council has met once since it was announced in late 2016. astockford@farmmedia.com

Turn on the the six-inch auger under this bin and this mannequin will be chest deep in grain in just eight or nine seconds, says Glen Blahey. PHOTO: GLENN CHEATER

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The Manitoba Co-operator | March 9, 2017

farm sa f e t y w e e k — March 12 - 18

Avoid ATV rollovers on the farm

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These vehicles are both fun and practical but they can also be dangerous STAFF

o u m a y u s e a n AT V f o r f u n or for profit. But more importantly you should always use them safely. As part of its annual farm safety awareness campaign, t h e Ca n a d i a n A g r i c u l t u ra l Safety Association is urging farmers to protect themselves against rollovers. Rollovers happen alar mi n g l y f a s t . T h a t’s w h y i t’s impor tant for ever yone to take rollover prevention seriously, each and every time they plan a ride. Always remember to wear an ATV helmet, gloves, long sleeves, pants, and boots, even when only travelling a short distance. Inappropriate gear, such as loose cloth ing, can get caught on cont r o l s a n d d o e s n’t p r ov i d e protection. Next, check over the machine. Make sure you have enough fuel, top up engine oil if necessary, and ensure all brakes, lights and gauges are in good working order. If you’re going to be transporting farm supplies, make sure they are properly tied down. Don’t forget to look over any trailer or implement that is h i t c h e d t o t he AT V. Ever y machine is subject to load limits which can be found in the owner’s manual. Remember to consider how that weight is distributed and correct any inequalities. Any load, even one well distributed, will impact the stability of the vehicle. Drive accordingly. Maintain a speed which

Always remember to wear an ATV helmet, gloves, long sleeves, pants, and boots, even when only travelling a short distance.

can be controlled at all times and look ahead for hazards. Overconfidence, high rates of speed, and steep slopes are the primary contributors to ATV rollovers. W h e n r i d i n g a l o n e, t e l l someone else what routes you will be taking and when to expect your return. It’s a good idea to carry a safety kit that includes a flashlight, some basic first aid supplies, a sounding device or flares, and take a cellphone or twoway radio. (Make sure that your communications device will work in the area you’re travelling to – cellphone signals aren’t guaranteed everyw h e re. ) P l a n t o b e h o m e before dark and in case of bad weather, leave the ATV parked as both low light and reduced visibility increase the chance of a mishap. Don’t be tempted to go back for the machine in bad conditions. Adult-sized ATVs are not appropriate for children under 16. Anyone driving an ATV should receive training. A few hours in an ATV course could save your life.

Posters form a more passive element of on-farm safety planning on the mixed dairy and grain operation. PHOTO: ROSSER HOLSTEINS

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The Manitoba Co-operator | March 9, 2017

A wave of optimism in advance of seaway opening The Great Lakes shipping pipeline will be opening for the season later this month BY ALEX BINKLEY Co-operator contributor

ptimism abounds for the 2017 navigation seasons on the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway. The seaway will open March 20 followed five days later by the American Soo locks between Lakes Superior and Huron and the 2017 navigation season on the Great Lakes will be fully underway. While the seaway finished down by 3.1 per cent in tonnage in 2016 compared to 2015, the gap between the two years narrowed during the final months as traffic picked up. The revival in the North American economy has continued albeit cautiously into 2017. Terence Bowles, president and CEO of the Canadian Seaway Management Corp., said, “All the signs are very encouraging. Canada and the United States are heading for growth rates of two to three per cent and Europe should manage one per cent or better.” “ We e x p e c t p o s i t i v e growth over the year,” Craig Middlebrook, deputy administrator of the U.S. Seaway Development Corp. said. “We have more reasons to be optimistic this year than we’ve had recently.” Both men point to hefty stocks of grain waiting to be exported and little ice on the Great Lakes this year to delay the ships. On top of that, international iron ore prices have risen to levels that justify exporting from the U.S. mines in Michigan and Minnesota. The ratification of the Canada-Europe trade deal in Ottawa and Brussels could boost the flow of Trans-Atlantic traffic later this year. If the shipping industry needs additional encouraging economic signs, it could take heart from the latest statistics from the American Association of Railroads. For the week ending Feb. 18, the 13 U.S., Canadian and Mexican railways reported total weekly traffic was up 7.6 per cent from the same point in 2016. For the first seven weeks of 2017 traffic was 3.2 per cent above last year. Canadian railroads reported cumulative rail traffic volume was up 7.4 per cent for the period compared to 2016. The Port of Thunder Bay recorded its busiest December ever loading Canadian grain in domestic and ocean-going vessels. It was a similar situation in the American grain ports as shipments increased by 21 per cent during 2016. Last year, the seaway opened on March 21 and closed on Dec. 31, a navigation season of 286 days that tied the record first established in 2008 and matched in 2013 for the longest navigation season. Bowles said the opening date is always constrained by the need to perform maintenance and upgrades on seaway facilities during the winter. While ice coverage on the lakes in late February had dropped below 10 per cent, there was enough snow during the winter in the Great Lakes region to ensure chart datum if not higher water levels during the season. Bowles said in addition to grain and ore, other bulk commodities including salt as well as liquid bulk shipments should increase this year. Then there’s the pos-

sibility that infrastructure spending in Canada and the United States might generate the need for raw materials, cement and steel. Mike Broad, president of the Shipping Federation of Canada, said traffic on the Seaway-Great Lakes “should be up a bit.” Growing economic activity in the United States should increase the demand for imported steel and there’s plenty of grain to transport to overseas customers. Bruce Burrows, president of the Chamber of Marine Commerce, said, “Obviously, it’s too early to tell how things will fare in 2017 but we’re particularly encouraged by the fact that there is a large carry-over of Prairie grain for potential export.” The strong improvement during the last quarter of 2016 was due to Canadian ships “back in full service delivering iron ore pellets from U.S. Great Lakes ports to the Port of Quebec for transshipment overseas. The grain program was very strong in November and December.

The locks of the Welland Canal, on the St. Lawrence Seaway. PHOTO: U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

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The Manitoba Co-operator | March 9, 2017

Algeria to seek bids from private, foreign farming investors Farming investment is needed to offset import costs as an oil price drop has prompted some government reforms “The goal is to set up joint ventures to manage and operate farms, but land will remain state property.”

BY HAMID OULD AHMED Reuters

lgeria will invite a new round of bids from foreign firms to invest in its farming sector, a senior source at the Agriculture Ministry told Reuters, part of efforts to boost domestic production and reduce its hefty import bill. The tender for expressions of interest will be aimed at local and foreign investors, and a total of 28 pilot farms focused on vegetables, fruit trees, cattle breeding and animal feed will be on offer, said the Agriculture Ministry source.

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OPEC member Algeria has been slowly opening up its agriculture sector to private and foreign investors in an attempt to slash the cost of food imports after a fall in global oil prices caused a sharp drop in energy earnings. The North African nation of

40 million people imports most of its food needs due to insufficient domestic output and a lack of investment. But the oil price slide has prompted the government to take steps including approving a new investment law last year that providesB:10.25” incentives for pri-

vate and foreign businessmen looking to carry out projects in the non-oil sector. “The goal is to set up joint ventures to manage and operate farms, but land will remain state property,” the source said. Winning bidders will hold a minority stake in those farms, in line with Algerian law that limits to 49 per cent foreign stake in any investment project. The pilot farms on offer are located in eastern, western, central and southern regions, the source said. The tender is part of reforms promised by the government to diversify the economy away from oil and gas, which account

for 94 per cent of exports and 60 per cent of state budget. Earlier this year, Algerian p r i va t e f i r m Ti f ra l a i t a n d the American International A g r i c u l t u re Gro u p ( A I AG ) signed a $300-million (all figures U.S. funds) deal to jointly develop projects over an area of 25,000 hectares to produce cereals, potato, dairy and cattle feed. Despite import restrictions, food import costs still account for over 20 per cent of total purchases, which last year reached $46.72 billion, with energy earnings falling to $27.5 billion from $35.7 billion in the previous year and $60 billion in 2014.

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At Yu-Young International Inc. 595 Sargent Ave. (Wpg.)

1974 CESSNA 182 Skylane, 1100 TT, ballistic parachute, spd kit, STOL kit, always hangared, no damage. Must sell. Come NEW TRACTOR PARTS. Specializing in see. Make an offer. Swift Current, SK. engine rebuild kits and thousands of other 306-553-2227 or 306-741-3108. parts. Savings! Service manuals and decals. Steiner Parts Dealer. Our 43rd www.diamondfarmtractorparts.com Stretch your advertising dollars! Place an ad year! in the classifieds. Our friendly staff is waiting Call 1-800-481-1353. for your call. 1-800-782-0794. FORD TRACTOR PARTS. Specializing in 8N, 9N, and 2N tractor parts and engine kits. Plus all other Ford models. Manuals. www.diamondfarmtractorparts.com Call 1-800-481-1353. JD UNSTYLED L tractor (1936?) in reONE OWNER ANTIQUES & Collectibles stored condition, new rear tires, fresh Auction, 9:30 AM, Saturday, March 25, paint, new rad., Price and photos upon re801 Buxton St., Indian Head, SK. Viewing: quest. 204-271-1689, Flin Flon, MB. 5-7 PM, Friday, March 24. On offer: 1957 Chrysler Windsor Couch; Pepsi chest type WANTED: POWERSTEERING CYLINDER 560 International diesel. cooler; var. parlour chairs; 1880’s-1930’s for antique oak, walnut, mahogany, pine furni- 306-654-7733, Prud’homme, SK. ture; tri-Lights; Pequegnate Christies Book Store clocks; glassware; White Moore Croft vase; 1937 Royal Doulton vase and plate; JackoBean vase; England, Royal Stanley; 1890 Royal Bonn Germany, Royal 1978 FORD BRONCO restored 15 years Bonn Vase; crystal; china sets; figurines; ago, $3000 OBO. Phone 306-463-3257, antique beaded and Poorman’s purses; Kindersley, SK. coins; 100’s of items, A collection you don’t want to miss! Call 306-551-9411. www.2sauctioneers.ca PL #333133. 200 OLD CLOCKS all kinds, $3.00 ea. OBO; 400 LP’s, Country and Western, old time, .50¢ ea. OBO. 204-747-3838, Deloraine MB

ADRIAN’S MAGNETO SERVICE. Guaranteed repairs on mags and ignitors. Repairs. WANTED: VOLKSWAGEN van/truck, Parts. Sales. 204-326-6497. Box 21232, pre-1967; Also antique signs, gas pumps, Steinbach, MB. R5G 1S5. oil cans etc. 306-222-7376, Warman, SK.

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Sat. March 11th @ 10:00 am Stuart McSherry #12 Patterson Dr., Stonewall, MB (204) 467-1858 or (204) 886-7027

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TRACTORS

2013 John Deere 9460RT, deluxe CommandView cab, buddy seat, powershift, 5 hyd., 48 gpm pump, 1000 PTO, 7” color touch display, AutoTrac ready, wide swing drawbar, (26) front suitcase weights, front idler weights, side weight brackets, 36” tracks, 1,910 hrs., S/N1RW9460REDP902318 1987 John Deere 4450, MFWD, CAH, powershift, 3 hyd., 3 pt., quick hitch, 540/1000 PTO, diff lock, 6,720 hrs., S/NRW4450P025368 1983 John Deere 4450, CAH, quad range, 2 hyd., 3 pt., quick hitch, 540/1000 PTO, diff lock, (12) front weights, rear wheel weights, 6,334 hrs., S/NRW4450H005977 1966 John Deere 3020, factory WF, diesel, syncro, 2 hyd., 3 pt., 540/1000 PTO, 5,994 hrs., S/NT113R087558A

GPS & RELATED EQUIPMENT

(2) John Deere StarFire 3000 receiver, SF1, SF2 ready John Deere StarFire 3000 receiver, SF1 John Deere 2630 display, SF1, SF2 ready, RowSense, 1,921 hrs. John Deere 2630 display, SF1, SF2 ready John Deere 2630 display, SF1 John Deere 200 universal steering wheel

John Deere brown box display 2003 John Deere 2200 field John Deere box of asst. GPS power cultivator, 60’, AccuDepth, 5-section fold, full floating hitch, walking harnesses and brackets tandems across John Deere tractor harness & plug 2002 Rite Way 4245HL land roller, 45’ for John Deere planter/drill, John Deere machine switch w/harness SEMI TRACTORS 1991 Peterbilt 377 tandem axle, day HARVEST EQUIPMENT 2009 John Deere 9770, STS, Contour- cab, Series 60 Detroit 12.7L, Eaton 9 spd., engine brake, air ride, air Master, 2 spd. PRWD, ProDrive, slide 5th premier cab, deluxe controls, HD variable spd. feeder house, high cap. 1989 Peterbilt 377 tandem axle, day cab, Cummins LTA10, Eaton 9 spd., lift cyl., Y&M, TouchSet, auto steer air ride, air slide 5th, cruise, diff lock ready, 22-1/2’ high cap. unloading auger, John Deere hopper ext., 1,342 1989 Peterbilt 377 tandem axle, day cab, Cummins LTA10, Eaton 9 spd. sep. hrs., 1,692 engine hrs., S/N1H09770SEA0735941 PICKUP 2012 John Deere 635F flex head 1994 Chevrolet 3500 crew cab dually, 2010 John Deere 608C chopping 454, automatic, 4WD, tow pkg. corn head, 8x30”, knife rolls

GRAIN CART

HOPPER BOTTOM TRAILERS

2012 Jet tandem axle steel hopper Unverferth 1015 Extreme grain cart, bottom, 38’x96”x66”, ag hoppers 2001 Maurer tandem axle steel 1,000 bushel, 20” unloading auger hopper bottom, 38’x96”x66”, ag PLANTER hoppers 1997 John Deere 1770 Conservation 1999 Maurer tandem axle steel front-fold planter, 16x30”, 2 pt., hopper bottom, 38’x96”x66”, ag MaxEmerge Plus units, eSet, 3 bu. hoppers hoppers, half-width disconnect

TILLAGE EQUIPMENT

OTHER TRAILERS

2011 Triton AUT tandem axle aluminum utility trailer, 82”x16’ 2008 Load Max tandem axle deckover trailer, 102”x20’, 5’ beavertail 2001 Road Boss tandem axle ﬂatbed trailer, 7’x18’, 2’ beavertail

SPRAYER

2004 Apache 850 self-propelled sprayer, 2WD, 80’ boom, 850 gal. poly tank, foamer, triple nozzle bodies 380/90R46 duals, hubs, and fenders, off Apache 850 sprayer

SEED TENDER

Unverferth 3750XL seed tender, roll tarp, Digi-Star 2510 scale

WHEEL LOADER

1971 John Deere 544AC wheel loader, heat, 90” bucket, heavy duty 90” forks

UTV & ATTACHMENTS

2014 Kubota RTVX100C UTV, 4x4 2015 Mattracks SCS heavy duty 11” rubber tracks for Kubota RTV 2015 Boss RT3 Power VXT 6-1/2’ snow plow, power V, spring trip Warn RT40 4,000 lb. winch

DITCHING & LASER EQUIPMENT

E-Z Trail 880 header trailer, 4-wheel, OTHER EQUIPMENT 2011 John Deere 2410 chisel plow, 35’, ext. hitch, lights, adj. supports CAMPER & SUV 32’, 12” space, AccuDepth, TruDepth Unverferth Roadrunner header RADIOS, TANKS, & PARTS shanks, full ﬂoating hitch trailer, 25’

DANA & SANDRA BANISH, 701.680.3425

or Tadd Skaurud at Steﬀes Group, 701.237.9173 or 701.729.3644 Steffes Group, Inc., 24400 MN Hwy 22 S, Litchﬁeld, MN 55355 Brad Olstad ND319, Scott Steffes ND81 | 701.237.9173 | SteffesGroup.com

Complete terms, lot listings & photos at SteffesGroup.com

The Manitoba Co-operator | March 9, 2017

SCHOOL BUSES: 20 to 66 passenger, 1991 to 2007, $2300 and up. 16 buses in stock! Call Phoenix Auto, Lucky Lake, SK. 1-877-585-2300. DL #320074.

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South Trail Farms

TRADING: 32x32 hay trailers for a tri-axle end dump gravel trailer. Ph/tx Hay Vern 204-729-7297, Brandon, MB. 2016 SUBARU IMPREZA consumer reports as best small call starting at $23,360! Call STAINLESS AND ALUMINUM Super B’s/ for best price!! 1-877-373-2662 or tri-axle tankers, TC 406 and 407. Call for specs, 306-921-7721, Melfort, SK. www.subaruofsaskatoon.ca DL #914077. TRAILERS: Gooseneck and SPECIAL PURCHASE OF new and near- PRECISION hitch. You’ve seen the rest, now new 2014-2015 Crosstek XVs. Save up to bumper own the best. Hoffart Services, Odessa, SK. $5000. Come in quickly!! 1-877-373-2662. 306-957-2033 www.precisiontrailers.ca www.subaruofsaskatoon.ca DL #914077.

Rosetown, MB | March 20, 2017 · 11 am

2013 WILSON GRAIN TRAILER, current safety, $35,000. Call 204-955-2548, Ile 2017 BIG TEX trailer goosenecks: 25’, 30’ Des Chenes, MB. and 33’ with mega ramps, 23,900 lbs. CHECK OUT OUR inventory of quality used GVWR. Start price, $12,495, incl. free highway tractors. For more details call spare. Jason’s Agri-Motive, Lafleche, SK., 204-685-2222 or view information at 306-472-3159. www.jasonsagri-motive.ca www.titantrucksales.com 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 1987 B TRAIN, 14’ lead side dump, 24’ end dump. New safety, new paint, $24,000. Can-Am Truck Export Ltd, 1-800-938-3323 Delisle, SK. DL #910420.

2012 John Deere 9460R, 2001 John Deere 1900 & 2001 John Deere 730 44 Ft

2012 John Deere 8235R, 2007 Elmers 24-22 Tool Bar & 2– John Deere 7300

2009 John Deere 9770STS

2003 John Deere 4710 100 Ft

2013 Unverferth 8250

2010 Massey Ferguson 9435 25 Ft

1995 John Deere 8100 & Elmers 24 Row 22 In.

2006 Kenworth T800 & 2012 Load Line 32 Ft

1985 Freightliner FLC12064T w/2004 Bau-Man 22 Ft

1990 Kenworth T600AII

AUCTION LOCATION: From WINKLER, MB, go East on Hwy 14 to Plum Coulee, MB, then go 15.3 km (9.5 miles) South on Road 306 to Rosetown, MB, then go 1/8 mile East on Mile Rd 3N. Yard on North Side. GPS: 49.046, -97.748 A PARTIAL EQUIPMENT LIST INCLUDES: 2012 John Deere 9460R 4WD Tractor · 2006 John Deere 9520 4WD Tractor · 2012 John Deere 8235R MFWD Tractor · 1995 John Deere 8100 MFWD Tractor · 1992 John Deere 4560 MFWD Tractor · 2009 John Deere 9770STS Combine · 2000 John Deere 9650 Combine · (7) Headers · 2010 Massey Ferguson 9435 25 Ft Swather · 1998 Westward 3000 25 Ft Swather · 2003 John Deere 4710 100 Ft High Clearance Sprayer · 2006 Kenworth T800 Sleeper T/A Truck Tractor · 1976

NEW HAY TRAILERS 10x40’, built w/new steel, 10.000x22.5 tires, hauls 20 round bales or squares, $6500. Call KCL General Repairs, Ashern, MB., 204-739-3096.

Ford T8000 T/A Dump Truck · 1985 Freightliner FLC12064T T/A Potato Truck · 2012 Load Line 32 Ft T/A End Dump Grain Trailer · 2014 PJ Trailers T6202 20 Ft T/A Hydraulic Tilt Equipment Trailer · 1979 Ford HZ411V Wheel Loader · 2006 John Deere 325 Skid Steer · Letourneau LS 10 CY Hydraulic Pull Scraper · 2001 John Deere 730 44 Ft Disc Air Seeder · 2013 John Deere 1910 350± Bushel Tow-Between Air Tank · 2013 Unverferth 8250 850± Bushel S/A Grain Cart ...AND MUCH MORE!

For up-to-date equipment listings, please check our website: rbauction.com Mitch Rempel: 204.327.5239 (h), 204.362.4886 (c) southtrailfarm@hotmail.com Wes Kehler: 204.327.5239 Ritchie Bros. Territory Manager – Brad Goossen: 204.781.2336 800.491.4494

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MACK AUCTION CO. presents a Farm Equip. Auction for Ron and Donna Labbie, 306-869-7020, Saturday, April 8, 2017, 10 AM. Directions from Radville, SK., 4 miles South on Hwy 28, 1 mile East on Grid 705 and 1/4 mile North. Watch for signs! Live internet bidding www.bidspotter.com. 1998 JD 9300 4WD tractor w/6545 hrs and Greenstar ready, JD 8760 4WD tractor w/4415 hrs, 2013 Case/IH Patriot 3330 SP 100’ sprayer w/440 hours, 4- Michelin 650/65R-38 sprayer tires and rims, 2320-R46 sprayer tires and rims, 1986 Trailmobile 45’ Highboy tandem flat deck trailer with 2- 2200 gal. poly water tanks and Chem Handler II, single axle dolly convertor, 2011 NH CR9060 SP combine with MAV/Redekop chopper w/1035 rotor hrs, 2008 NH 76C Swathmaster PU header with Michel’s Crop Catcher, 2008 MacDon FD-70 flex draper 35’ straight cut header w/NH adapter, 2007 NH HW325 SP 30’ swather w/515 eng. hrs, Farm King steel drum swath roller, Koenders poly drum swath roller, 2012 41’ JD 1870 air drill and JD 1910 air cart paired row with blockage monitors, Morris Magnum II 47’ cult. w/2055 Valmar, 1995 IH tandem grain truck with ultracel steel box, 1976 Dodge 600 grain truck w/steel box and roll tarp, 2003 Real Industries 24’ gooseneck flat deck trailer, Real Ind. 21’ gooseneck stock trailer, Westfield MK 100-61 swing auger, Westfield MK100-71 swing auger, Sakundiak 8-1200 auger w/Kohler Pro 25 HP eng., Sakundiak HD7-1400 auger with Kohler 20 HP motor, Westfield W70-26 auger w/elec. motor, Grain Guard and Keho aeration fans, grain dockage pans and sieves, Degelman ground drive rockpicker, EZ-Guide 500 and EZ Steer 500 GPS, JD 148 FEL pallet forks, free standing corral panels, drill stem round bale feeders, quantity of drill stem and sucker rod, quantity of corral panels and gates, squeeze chute, shopbuilt crowding tub w/curved alley and loading chute, Westeel 1000 bu. hopper bottom bin, 100’ rubber belt grain trough with rolling feed cart, portable calf shelters, tractor tire grain feeders, vet supplies, Z Star side by side UTV, Sanborn upright air compressor, 1000 gal. fuel tank and elec. pump, used oil tank, shop built high clearance sprayer and jack stand, antique enamel dbl. sided Goodyear sign. For sale bill and photos view mackauctioncompany.com Join us on Facebook and Twitter. Mack Auction Co. 306-421-2928, 306-487-7815. PL#311962

BEHNKE DROP DECK semi style and BERG’S END DUMP grain trailers w/Berg’s pintle hitch sprayer trailers. Air ride, signature quality finish. Ph for Winter pric- tandem and tridems. Contact SK: ing specials and 30 day trials. Berg’s Grain 306-398-8000; AB: 403-350-0336. & Gravel Body 204-325-5677, Winkler, MB 2003 REAL INDUSTRIES 24’ gooseneck flat deck trailer. Ron and Donna Labbie Farm Equip. Auction, Saturday, April 8, 2017, Radville, SK. area. For sale bill and NORMS SANDBLASTING & PAINT, 40 photos visit mackauctioncompany.com for years body and paint experience. We do sale bill and photos or join our Facebook metal and fiberglass repairs and integral to page. 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815 daycab conversions. Sandblasting and Mack Auction Co. PL 311962. paint to trailers, trucks and heavy equip. TOPGUN TRAILER SALES “For those who Endura primers and topcoats. A one stop demand the best.” PRECISION AND shop. Norm 306-272-4407, Foam Lake SK. AGASSIZ TRAILERS (flatdecks, end PRAIRIE SANDBLASTING & PAINTING. dumps, enclosed cargo). 1-855-255-0199, Trailer overhauls and repairs, alum. slopes Moose Jaw, SK. www.topguntrailersales.ca and trailer repairs, tarps, insurance claims, TRI-AXLE LOW BED, 50 ton, Beavertail, and trailer sales. Epoxy paint. Agriculture flip neck, 2 pins, 9’ wide, flip outs, new and commercial. Satisfaction guaranteed. safety, $24,000. 306-940-6835, Sask. 306-744-7930, Saltcoats, SK. TANKER TRAILERS: Stainless steel alum. 2010 WILSON TRI-AXLE grain trailer, 3 potable, tandem and tri-axles, 4000- 7500 hopper, 1 rear hopper, new brakes, tarp gal $12-$18,000. 306-563-8765 Canora SK and wheel seals, safetied, exc., $42,000 STEPDECKS: 48’ TANDEM, $12,000; HiOBO. Call 306-648-7123, Gravelbourg, SK boys, lowboys, vans, beavertails, car haulNEW NEW 2018 tri-axle 45’, air ride, 78” ers, $8000 and up. 306-563-8765, Canora sides, Canadian made, $53,000 low price. Buy now! Call 306-563-8765, Canora, SK. REMOTE CONTROL TRAILER CHUTE openers can save you time, energy and keep you safe this seeding season. FM remote controls provide maximum range and instant response while high torque www.titantrucksales.com to check out drives operate the toughest of chutes. our inventory of quality used highway tracEasy installation. Kramble Industries, tors! Or call: 204-685-2222 MacGregor MB call 306-933-2655, Saskatoon, SK. or visit us online at: www.kramble.net

2011 WILSON RANCH HAND alum. stock trailer, 24x7’, good cond., $20,000 OBO. 306-335-2771, Lemberg/Sintaluta, SK. REAL INDUSTRIES 21’ gooseneck stock trailer. Ron and Donna Labbie Farm Equip. Auction, Saturday, April 8, 2017, Radville, SK. area. For sale bill and photos visit www.mackauctioncompany.com or join our Facebook page. 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815 Mack Auction Co. PL311962

GROW SOYBEANS? If you grow 1000 acres earn a free new pickup truck every year and give last year’s away. Free report at www.profitfromthebean.com

24’ GOOSENECK 3-8,000 lb. axles, $7890; Bumper pull tandem lowboys: 18’, 16,000 lbs., $4750; 16’, 10,000 lbs., $3390; 16’, 7000 lbs., $2975, 8000 lb Skidsteer, $1990 Factory direct. 1-888-792-6283. www.monarchtrailers.com

Advertise your unwanted equipment in the Classifieds. Call our toll-free number and place your ad with our friendly staff, and don’t forget to ask about our prepayment bonus. Prepay for 3 weeks and get 2 weeks free! 2005 WILSON ROAD BRUTE drop deck 1-800-782-0794. trailer, 48’ long x 102” wide, alum. wheels, 255/70R22.5 tires, $18,500. Sanford, MB. 204-736-4854 or 204-226-7289.

2011 FORD EXPLORER XLT, heated cloth, only 90,000 kms, like new rubber, $19,900 Cam-Don Motors 306-237-4212 Perdue SK 2008 FORD F350 4x4 Super Duty Crew, 6.4L auto trans., 120,000 kms, exc. cond., PST paid. 306-382-4255, Dalmeny, SK. 2005 DODGE DAKOTA, fully loaded, priced to sell! For more information call 306-221-2208, Rosetown, SK.

WRECKING SEMI-TRUCKS, lots of parts. Call Yellowhead Traders. 306-896-2882, Churchbridge, SK. TRUCK BONEYARD INC. Specializing in 2015 LODE-KING SUPER B, Bridgestone obsolete parts, all makes. Trucks bought tires, good as new aluminum wheels, for wrecking. 306-771-2295, Balgonie, SK. $65,000. Sanford, MB. 204-736-4854 or 204-226-7289. ONE OF SASK’s largest inventory of used heavy truck parts. 3 ton tandem diesel mo- CHECK OUT OUR inventory of quality used tors and transmissions and differentials for highway tractors. For more details call all makes! Can-Am Truck Export Ltd., 204-685-2222 or view information at 1-800-938-3323. www.titantrucksales.com TRUCK PARTS: 1/2 to 3 ton, new and COMPONENTS FOR TRAILERS. Shipping used. We ship anywhere. Contact Phoenix daily across the prairies. Free freight. See “The Book 2013” page 195. DL Parts For Auto, 1-877-585-2300, Lucky Lake, SK. Trailers, 1-877-529-2239, www.dlparts.ca SOUTHSIDE AUTO WRECKERS located in Weyburn, SK. 306-842-2641. Used car parts, light truck to semi-truck parts. We buy scrap iron and non-ferrous metals. WRECKING VOLVO TRUCKS: Misc. axles and parts. Also tandem trailer suspension axles. Call 306-539-4642, Regina, SK. SASKATOON TRUCK PARTS CENTRE Ltd. North Corman Industrial Park. New and used parts available for 3 ton trucks all the way up to highway tractors, for every make and model, no part too big or small. Our shop specializes in custom rebuilt differentials/transmissions and clutch installations. Engines are available, both gas and diesel. Re-sale units are on the lot ready to go. We buy wrecks for parts, and sell for wrecks! For more info. call 306-668-5675 or 1-800-667-3023. www.saskatoontruckparts.ca DL #914394 WRECKING TRUCKS: All makes all models. Need parts? Call 306-821-0260 or email: junkman.2010@hotmail.com Wrecking Dodge, Chev, GMC, Ford and others. Lots of 4x4 stuff, 1/2 ton - 3 ton, buses etc. and some cars. We ship by bus, mail, Loomis, Purolator. Lloydminster, SK.

2004 F150, 5.4 auto, only 65,000 kms., 2WD, runs on fuel efficient natural gas, fresh safety, $6950. Call Cam-Don Motors Ltd., 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK.

2002 DODGE RAM 3500, 4x4 Dually, 6 spd., 5th wheel w/hyd. system, rear air bag suspension, 200,000 kms, $15,000 OBO. 204-981-3855, Dugald, MB. CHECK OUT OUR inventory of quality used highway tractors. For more details call 204-685-2222 or view information at www.titantrucksales.com 2012 CHEV LT, ext. cab., 5.3L, 14,400 orig. kms, shedded, never winter driven, extras, $29,000. 306-764-7865, Prince Albert, SK.

CHECK OUT OUR inventory of quality used highway tractors. For more details call 204-685-2222 or view information at www.titantrucksales.com 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 INVENTORY MUST GO! Skidsteer trailers starting at $5400; Landscape and car haulers starting at $4000; Galvanized utility trailers $2300. Sokal Industries Ltd., 2002 KENWORTH T800 w/new grain West St. Paul, MB. Phone 204-334-6596, box, rebuilt engine and turbo with warranty. $68,000. 204-325-5677, Winkler, MB. Email: sokalind@mymts.net

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2008 PETERBILT 387, owner retired, truck going strong. Extremely well maintained 1 owner. Must be seen to be appreciated, 500 Cummins set at 485, 13 spd., very good rubber, never run in summer, 1,200,000 kms., $48,000. 306-778-3666, Swift Current, SK. b.whitney@sasktel.net

1998 KENWORTH T800, new grain box, Detroit engine, 60 Series, 10 spd. trans., $48,000. 204-325-5677, Winkler, MB. ALLISON AUTOMATIC TRUCKS: Several trucks with auto. trans. available with C&C or grain or gravel box. Starting at $19,900; 2002 IH 4400 DT466, Allison automatic, 20’ B&H, $56,900. Call K&L Equipment, 306-795-7779, Ituna, SK. DL #910885. ladimer@sasktel.net GMC 6500, single axle, built in vac system, 66,439 miles, Phone 306-483-7322, Frobisher, SK. 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, flat-top sleeper, good rubber, $22,500. All trucks SK safetied. Trades considered. All reasonable offers considered. Arborfield SK. DL 906768. Call Merv 306-276-7518 res., 306-767-2616 cell .

OLD WEST EXPRESS Hamburgers and Fries is looking to expand our brand. Great for a family enterprise. We have a rigid policy of firm flexibility. Cliff 306-734-2997. Check our website: www.oldwestexpress.com

TEMPO/TIRE SHOP #48 Hwy. Windthorst, SK, independent auto repair business for sale in Regina; Hotel and restaurant on Hwy.#48; 160 acres near Regina with yard and business opportunity; SW SK. restauCHECK OUT OUR inventory of quality used rant, lounge incl, 15 room motel. Brian highway tractors. For more details call Tiefenbach, 306-536-3269, Colliers Int. 204-685-2222 or view information at www.collierscanada.com Regina, SK. www.titantrucksales.com MANUFACTURING BUSINESS: Welding 20’ FLATDECK HOIST, 2007 GMC 7500, and light fabricating. One-of-a-kind proddsl, S/A, 6 spd. hyd. brakes, Sask. truck, uct. Mainly Ag. Peak sales Sept - March. $22,000. 306-563-8765, Canora, SK. Owned for 30 years, room for growth. Relocatable, $195,000. With inventory; 50’x70’ shop, $350,000. 306-446-4462, North Battleford, SK. glelias@hotmail.com 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.

2007 IHC 9900 DAYCAB, 18 spd. Eaton AutoShift, ISX 450 HP, 24.5 rubber, full lockers, wet kit, 655,000 kms. Call 306-270-6399, Saskatoon, SK. www.78truxsales.com DL #316542

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SPECIAL PURCHASE OF new and near new 2014-2015 Crosstek XVs. Save up to CUSTOM PLANTING: Corn, sunflowers $5000. Come in quickly!! 1-877-373-2662. and soybeans. In Sask. and Manitoba. Call 306-527-2228. www.subaruofsaskatoon.ca DL #914077. Farming is enough of a gamble, advertise in the Manitoba Co-operator classified section. It’s a sure thing. 1-800-782-0794. LONG LAKE TRUCKING, two units, custom hay hauling. 306-567-7100, Imperial, SK.

2002 Volvo L180E

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2005 John Deere 4920 120 Ft

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2011 PETE 386 and 2011 Kenworth T800. Both- 550 ISX, 18 spds, loaded, low kms. Pete, $58,000 OBO; Kenworth, $59,000 OBO. Phone 306-921-7721, Melfort, SK.

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1974 CAT D7F, 14’ angle dozer, 26” pads, 3306 eng., 60% UC, vg cond., $42,000 BARKMAN CONCRETE FLOOR SLATS OBO. 204-467-2109, Stonewall, MB. from hog feeder barn: 3 yrs of use, excellent condition! Gang slats, 84x42, 234 avail 2010 CAT 950H WHEEL LOADER, $70/pc; Filter crete, 54x24, 61 available, 27,417 hrs., w/Cat quick coupler bucket, $25/pc; Slotted penning blocks, 36x21, 3-3/4 cu. yards, 23.5x25 tires, F.O.B. 150 available, $3/pc. Call 204-326-1668, $75,000. 204-795-9192, Plum Coulee, MB Steinbach, MB. r_spenner@hotmail.com CAT 463 PULL SCRAPER, hyd. machine, 21 yard capacity, very nice shape, $50,000. OBO. 204-669-9626, Winnipeg, MB. 1990 IHC 2554, 466 13 spd., 22.5” rubber, 15’ box, good unit, ready to work! $18,900. CONCRETE FLATWORK: Specializing in 2011 HITACHI ZX270 LC-3 hyd. thumb Cam-Don Motors 306-237-4212 Perdue SK place & finish of concrete floors. Can ac- excavator, 6950 hrs., 12’ 6” stick, c/w QA ATTENTION GRAVEL HAULERS: 6 tan- commodate any floor design. References bucket, very good shape, $119,000. Call dems in stock, 1998-2007; 2013 Cancade available. Alexander, MB. 204-752-2069. 204-325-8019, 204-362-1091, Winkler, MB tri-axle end dump; Tri-axle 18’ dump. Yellowhead Sales, 306-783-2899, Yorkton, SK COVER-ALL 40x60’ TRUSS arch shelter, 1988 JOHN DEERE 544C loader, 7000 hrs., dismantled. Offers. Phone 306-563-6022, 4 yd. bucket, $24,000. Call 306-524-4960, Canora, SK Semans, SK.

2013 PROSTAR IH day cab truck with indash GPS, 500 HP Maxx force 18 spd., 46,000 rears, 3.91 ratio, 228” WB, approx. 129,000 kms, 11R22.5 tires, c/w wet kit for only $58,000. New MB. safety. 204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB.

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2016 SUBARU FORESTER name top pick for 2016. Starting from $29,360. Great selection to choose from!! 1-877-373-2662, DEBTS, BILLS AND charge accounts too high? Need to resolve prior to spring? Call www.subaruofsaskatoon.ca DL #914077. us to develop a professional mediation plan, resolution plan or restructuring plan. SPECIAL PURCHASE OF new and near- Call toll free 1-888-577-2020. new 2014-2015 Crosstek XVs. Save up to $5000. Come in quickly!! 1-877-373-2662. FARM/CORPORATE PROJECTS. Call A.L. www.subaruofsaskatoon.ca DL #914077. Management Group for all your borrowing and lease requirements. 306-790-2020, Regina, SK.

EQUIPMENT TOWING/ HAULING. Rea18’ GRAIN BOX with tarp. $5,000 Call 306-581-1013. Pense, SK. STRONG SINGLE HIVES or nucs for sale. sonable rates. Contact G H Wells Services Call Andy, Steinbach, MB., 204-381-7993, and Trucking, 306-741-9059, Morse, SK. AUTOSHIFT TRUCKS AVAILABLE: Boxed 204-346-9701. andyloewen@hotmail.ca tandems and tractor units. Contact David 306-887-2094, 306-864-7055, Kinistino, SK. DL #327784. www.davidstrucks.com JIM’S TUB GRINDING, H-1100 Haybuster 30+ TANDEMS: Standards & Automatics, WILL DO STYROBLOCK cocoon harvesting with 400 HP, serving Saskatchewan. Call $46,000 and up. Yellowhead Sales, and custom pollination. Call Maurice 306-334-2232, 306-332-7332, Balcarres. 306-783-2899, Yorkton, SK. Wildeman, 306-365-7802, Lanigan, SK. 1995 IH TANDEM grain truck with ultracel steel box, also selling 1976 Dodge 600 grain truck with steel box and roll tarp. NEUFELD ENT. CORRAL CLEANING, Ron and Donna Labbie Farm Equipment BEE BUSINESS. Turnkey operation. Sec- payloader, Bobcat with rubber tracks and Auction, Saturday, April 8, 2017, Radville, ond generation bee farmer looking to re- vertical beater spreaders. Phone SK. area. Visit mackauctioncompany.com tire. Vehicles, bee equipment, honey plant, 306-220-5013, 306-467-5013, Hague, SK. for sale bill/photos or join our Facebook buildings, etc. Perfect opportunity for page. 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815 young family. Near beautiful northern CUSTOM LIQUID MANURE hauling, 3 Mack Auction Co. PL #311962. town of Carrot River, SK. 306-332-7422, tanks available. Contact George in Hague, SK. 306-227-5757. REMOTE CONTROL ENDGATE AND 306-768-2628. kimbonish@hotmail.com hoist systems can save you time, energy BRUSH MULCHING. The fast, effective and keep you safe this seeding season. way to clear land. Four season service, Give Kramble Industries a call at competitive rates, 275 HP unit, also avail. 306-933-2655, Saskatoon, SK. or visit us trackhoe with thumb, multiple bucket atonline at: www.kramble.net tachments. Bury rock and brush piles and 2007 WESTERN STAR 4900SA tri-drive, fence line clearing. Borysiuk Contracting C15 Cat, 550 HP, 18 spd., full lockers, new Inc., www.bcisk.ca Prince Albert, SK., 24’ CIM B&H. 306-270-6399, Saskatoon, RAILWAY TIES: $16 each or $350 for a 306-960-3804. bundle of 25. Phone 1-800-667-4515. SK. www.78truxsales.com DL #316542. www.combineworld.com MULCHING- TREES, BRUSH, Stumps. 2007 MACK, 10 speed Eaton auto., new 20’ today 306-933-2950. Visit us at: CIM B&H, fresh Sask. safeties. Call ROUGH LUMBER: 2x6, 2x8, 2x10, 1” Call 306-270-6399, Saskatoon, SK. boards, windbreak slabs, 4x4, 6x6, 8x8, all www.maverickconstruction.ca www.78truxsales.com DL #316542. in stock. Custom sizes and log siding on DUGOUTS: 120x60x14’, order. Call V&R Sawing 306-232-5488, REGULATION $2000; 160x60x14’, $2950; 180x60x14’, Rosthern, SK. $3450; 200x60x14’, $3950; Larger sizes available. Travel incl. in Sask. Gov’t grants 2012 IHC TRANSSTAR, low pro, Max 300 available. 306-222-8054, Saskatoon, SK. HP diesel Allison auto trans, single axle, loaded cab, 13’ Armstrong landscape CONTINUOUS METAL ROOFING, no exdump, $39,900; 2006 STERLING L9500, tandem, dsl eng. 10 spd. trans., 15’ box, posed screws to leak or metal overlaps. low low kms, $39,900. K&L Equipment Ideal for lower slope roofs, rinks, church- 2- 2007 VOLVO A30D rock trucks, and Auto. Call Ladimer, 306-795-7779, es, pig barns, commercial, arch rib build- $89,000 ea. More items avail. Robert Haring and residential roofing; also available ris, 204-642-9959, 204-470-5493, Gimli, Ituna DL #910885 in Snap Lock. 306-435-8008, Wapella, SK. MB. www.Robertharrisequipment.com

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CUMMINS 5.9L ENGINE, 180 HP, 1990, GRAIN BIN INSTALLATION. Large diame- BIN MOVING, all sizes up to 19’ diameter, 410,000 kms, 80,000 kms on rebuilt head ter bin setup, concrete, repairs. Quadra w/wo floors; Also move liquid fert. tanks. and injector, $3200. KCL General Repairs, Development Corp., 1-800-249-2708. 306-629-3324, 306-741-9059, Morse, SK. 204-739-3096, Ashern, MB. FOR ALL YOUR grain storage, hopper 2013 GENIE AWP405 40’, 40” electric per- 3406B, N14, SERIES 60, running engines cone and steel floor requirements contact: sonnel lift, (lifts 300 lbs), ground and plat- and parts. Call Yellowhead Traders, Kevin’s Custom Ag in Nipawin, SK. Toll form control, $10,800. 1-800-667-4515. 306-896-2882, Churchbridge, SK. free: 1-888-304-2837. www.combineworld.com CAT C12, 355 HP, runs good, still in truck, ROAD GRADERS CONVERTED to pull come and have a listen! $7500. Cam-Don behind large 4 WD tractors, 14’ and 16’ Motors Ltd., 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK. blade widths avail. 306-682-3367, CWK Ent. Humboldt, SK. www.cwenterprises.ca WANTED DIESEL CORES: ISX and N14 Cummins, C15 Cats, Detroits Ddec 3, 4, HYDRAULIC SCRAPERS: LEVER 60, 70, DD15. Can-Am Truck 1-800-938-3323. 80, and 435, 4 to 30 yd. available. Rebuilt for years of trouble-free service. Lever 290 CUMMINS, 350 Detroit, 671 Detroit, Holdings Inc. 306-682-3332 Muenster, SK. Series 60 cores. 306-539-4642, Regina, SK POLY GRAIN BINS, 40 to 150 bu. for grain cleaning, feed, fertilizer and left over treatWANTED: MOLDBOARD AND circle for ed seed. 306-258-4422, Vonda, SK. 562 or 600 Champion grader or complete www.buffervalley.com machine running or not. Phone Paul, FARM AND INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICAL 306-233-7921, Wakaw, SK. CUSTOM BUILT HOPPER BOTTOMS for all motor sales, service and parts. Also sale bins, large and small. Magnum Fabricating, CASE 590 BACKHOE, 4x4, extend-a-hoe; of, and repairs to, all makes and sizes of 306-662-2198, Maple Creek, SK. pumps and phase converters, etc. Tisdale JD 772BH grader, with snow wing. Call www.magnumfabricating.com Motor Rewinding 1984 Ltd., 306-238-4411, Goodsoil, SK. 306-873-2881, fax 306-873-4788, 1005ACUSTOM GRAIN BIN MOVING, all types SKIDSTEER: 2008 CASE 465 Series III, 111th Ave., Tisdale, SK. tmr@sasktel.net up to 22’ diameter. 10% spring discount. cab, heat, new tires, 2700 hrs., $21,000. Website: www.tismtrrewind.com Accurate estimates. Sheldon’s Hauling, Call 306-940-6835, Prince Albert, SK. 306-961-9699, Prince Albert, SK. GARWOOD IND. 12 yard pull scraper, hyd. control, 9’ cut width, hydraulic unload assist, $16,900. 1-800-667-4515 or view www.combineworld.com

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.

KOMATSU D85 P-21 dozer, rebuilt motor, trans., torque, steering, final drives, 85% UC, 36” pads like new, 16’ twin tilt angle blade, AC, heat, warranty, $98,000. Can deliver. 204-743-2324 any time Cypress River, MB. 2007 CASE CX290, 2000 hrs., QA, 12’ stick, UC 99%, 36” and 60” digging buckets, 72” cleanup bucket; 2004 Volvo 720 grader, 16’ blade, 3000 hrs.; Choice of 621F or 621E payloader, both have under 1000 hrs; Quick coupler buckets; choice of snow wings. 306-536-9210, Belle Plaine, SK.

GREAT PRICES ON new, used and remanufactured engines, parts and accessories for diesel pickups. Large inventory, engines can be shipped or installed. Give us a call or check: www.thickettenginerebuilding.ca Thickett Engine Rebuilding. 204-532-2187, Russell, MB.

SKIDSTEER ATTACHMENTS: Buckets, rock Farming is enough of a gamble, advertise in buckets, grapples, weld-on plates, hyd. au- the Manitoba Co-operator classified section. gers, brush cutters and more large stock. It’s a sure thing. 1-800-782-0794. Top quality equipment, quality welding and sales. Call Darcy at 306-731-3009, 306-731-8195, Craven, SK.

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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.

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BROCK (BUTLER) GRAIN BIN PARTS and accessories available at Rosler Construction. 306-933-0033, Saskatoon, SK. NEW AWARD WINNING AERATION GATCO Cross Flow Aeration blows all other aeration systems away! Horizontal air movement with immediate venting means better performance. Save big by using smaller fans yet dry/cool much faster than vertical methods. With natural air or supplemental heat performs in a batch dryer capacity in 10,000 bu. bins and under. Install in any existing or new bins GATCO is also a BIN-SENSE® Dealer for temperature and moisture monitoring systems. Phone GATCO 306-778-3338. www.gatcomfg.com

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.

INSULATED FARM SHOP packages or built on site, for early booking call 1-800-667-4990 or visit our website: www.warmanhomecentre.com

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BEAVER CONTAINER SYSTEMS, new and used sea containers, all sizes. LIFETIME LID OPENERS. We are a stock- 306-220-1278, Saskatoon and Regina, SK. ing dealer for Boundary Trail Lifetime Lid Openers, 18” to 39”. Rosler Construction 2000 Inc., 306-933-0033, Saskatoon, SK.

AFAB INDUSTRIES POST frame buildings. For the customer that prefers quality. 1-888-816-AFAB (2322), Rocanville, SK.

WOOD POST BUILDING packages or built on site. For early booking call 1-800-667-4990 or visit our website: www.warmanhomecentre.com

HORNOI LEASING NEW and used 20’ and 40’ sea cans for sale or rent. Call 306-757-2828, Regina, 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. 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 Farming is enough of a gamble, advertise in 1-866-567-3101, Loreburn, SK. The Manitoba Co-operator. Manitoba’s best- the Manitoba Co-operator classified section. read farm publication. It’s a sure thing. 1-800-782-0794. NEW BATCO 2075 w/electric drive kit. Retail $36,500. Blow-out Special, $28,500. 306-648-3622, Gravelbourg, SK.

STRAIGHT WALL BUILDING packages or built on site. For early booking call 1-800-667-4990 or visit our website: BOOK NOW, TAKE DELIVERY, DON’T PAY UNTIL NOVEMBER, 2017. Top www.warmanhomecentre.com quality MERIDIAN bins. Price includes: skid, ladders to ground, manhole, set-up and delivery within set radius. Meridian Hopper Combo SPECIAL: 5000 bu., 3 - WESTEEL ROSCO GRAIN BINS, 3352 $14,400. We manufacture superior quality bu.; $1675/each; 2 - 3850 bu. $1925/ea. hoppers and steel floors for all makes and All 19’ diameter. All to be moved. sizes. Know what you are investing in. Call 204-669-9626, Morris, MB. area. and find out why our product quality and price well exceeds the competition. We TIM’S CUSTOM BIN MOVING and Haul- also stock replacement lids for all makes & ing Inc. Up to 22’ diameter. 204-362-7103 models of bins. Leasing available. Hoffart binmover50@gmail.com Services Inc, 306-957-2033, Odessa, SK.

CONVEYORS, new and used, CONTAINERS FOR SALE OR RENT: All BATCO augers and SP kits. Delivery and sizes. Now in stock: 50 used, 53’ steel and grain leasing available. 1-866-746-2666. insulated SS. 306-861-1102, Radville, SK. SHIPPING CONTAINERS FOR SALE. 20’53’, delivery/ rental/ storage available. For inventory and prices call: 306-262-2899, FERTILIZER SPREADERS, 4-8 ton, 10 ton Willmar Tender. Call 204-857-8403, PortSaskatoon, SK. www.thecontainerguy.ca age La Prairie, MB. 20’ TO 53’ CONTAINERS. New, used and modified. Available Winnipeg, MB; Regina POLY FIBERGLASS LIQUID fertilizer tanks: and Saskatoon, SK. www.g-airservices.ca 30,000 gallon and 10,000 gal. Ph Patrick 306-631-9577, Chamberlain, SK. 306-933-0436.

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Edwards Family Farm.....................Deloraine, MB

April 19

Double SS Hereford Farm .................Brandon, MB

April 8

Ron & Donna Desroches .....................Baldur, MB

April 20

Shust Farms Ltd.......................... Shoal Lake, MB

April 10

Lilac Lane Farm ...............................Hamiota, MB

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Read Farms Ltd............................Beausejour, MB

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Bar RB Ltd. .......................................... Birtle, MB

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Grant Dixon ......................................Hamiota, MB

April 22

Killarney Equipment Consignment ... Killarney, MB

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Gadd Farms Ltd............................ Foxwarren, MB

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Lyle & Sharon Adair ........................... Fairlight, SK

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M & J Trinder .............................. Langenburg, SK

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Don Racher ..........................................Elgin, MB

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Klydon Farms ...................................Brandon, MB

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Lorne & Cynthia Ellis ..........................Lenore, MB

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BRANDT 8x50, BLUE, hyd. mover, winch, bin sweep, good cond. Ed 306-272-3848, 306-269-7745, Foam Lake, SK. 50’ 7” BLUE BRANDT grain auger complete with new 20 HP engine, Wheartheart mover, hyd., winch, good condition, $6000 306-745-8880, Langenburg, SK. MERIDIAN GRAIN AUGERS available with self-propelled mover kits and bin sweeps. Call Kevin’s Custom Ag in Nipawin, SK. Toll free 1-888-304-2837. WINTER CLEARANCE: Loaded HD8-39/ HD8-46/ TL 10-39 plus SLMD12 - 72 and SLMD12 - 95 plus. Used Augers: Sakundiak 7x45 c/w new tube, flighting and power fist Honda; 2012 SLMD 12-72 w/winch and swing mover; Brandt 10x60 S/A: Wheatheart 8x51’ c/w mover. Also dealer for Convey-All Conveyors. Leasing avail! Call Dale at Mainway Farm Equipment, 306-567-3285, 306-567-7299, Davidson, SK. www.mainwayfarmeguipment.ca

MERIDIAN AUGERS IN STOCK: swings, truck loading, Meridian SP movers. Call Hoffart Services Inc., Odessa, SK., BALE SPEARS, high quality imported 306-957-2033. from Italy, 27” and 49”, free shipping, exNEW MERIDIAN AUGERS: TL12-39 with cellent pricing. Call now toll free 37 HP, EFI Vanguard engine, c/w mover, 1-866-443-7444, Stonewall, MB. HD clutch, reversing gearbox and lights. Retail $24,200, cash price $19,500. BALE SPEAR ATTACHMENTS for all 306-648-3622, Gravelbourg, SK. loaders and skidsteers, excellent pricing. Call now 1-866-443-7444. NEVER CLIMB A BIN AGAIN! Full-bin Super Sensor, reliable hardwired with 2 year JOHN DEERE ROUND BALER Sales, Serwarranty; Magnetic Camera Package - One vice & Parts. Call Gerald at 204-385-2347 man positioning of auger (even at night); or 204-872-2347, Gladstone, MB. Hopper Dropper - Unload your hopper bins without any mess; Wireless Magnetic LED Light - Position your swing auger at night from the comfort of your truck. Safety and convenience are the name of the game. Contact Brownlees Trucking Inc., 306-228-2971, 1-877-228-5598, Unity, SK. www.brownlees.ca

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Manitoba Co-operator classifieds, 1-800782-0794.

“For All Your Farm Parts” If youwww.fyfeparts.com want to sell it fast, call 1-800-782-0794.

NEW MD PW8 16’ pickups for CNH and John Deere, trades wanted! $29,800. 1-800-667-4515. www.combineworld.com 2008 NH 76C Swathmaster PU header with Michel’s Crop Catcher. Ron and Donna Labbie Farm Equipment Auction, Saturday, April 8, 2017, Radville, SK. area. Visit www.mackauctioncompany.com for sale bill and photos or join our Facebook page. 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815, Mack Auction Co. PL #311962.

WALINGA GRAIN VAC #508, 540/1000 PTO, 1 owner, always shedded, only used on 1/2 sec. farmland, new hoses, A-1 cond., $4800. 306-944-4852 Humboldt, SK

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2008 MACDON FD-70 flex draper 35’ straight cut header with NH adapter. Ron and Donna Labbie Farm Equip. Auction, Saturday, April 8, 2017, Radville, SK. area. Visit www.mackauctioncompany.com for sale bill and photos or join our Facebook page. 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815 Mack Auction Co. PL #311962.

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

PUMPS, PRESSURE WASHERS, Honda/Koshin pumps, 1-1/2” to 4”, Landa pressure washers, steam washers, parts washers. M&M Equip. Ltd. Parts & Service, Regina, SK. 306-543-8377, fax 306-543-2111.

TRACTORS, COMBINES, SWATHERS, ploughs, cultivators, tires and rims, hyd. cylinders, balers, older trucks, crawlers. 204-871-2708, 204-685-2124, Austin, MB. GOODS USED TRACTOR parts (always buying tractors). David or Curtis, Roblin, MB., 204-564-2528, 1-877-564-8734. G.S. TRACTOR SALVAGE, JD tractors only. Call 306-497-3535, Blaine Lake, SK.

2010 HONEYBEE 88C flex draper, 36’, UII PU reel, double knife drive, hyd. fore&aft, runs well, $29,800. 1-800-667-4515. www.combineworld.com 2013 JD 640D 40’, hydra float, pea auger, hyd. tilt, for STS/S series, very good condition, $49,800. Call 1-800-667-4515. www.combineworld.com RECONDITIONED rigid and flex, most makes and sizes; also header transports. Ed Lorenz, 306-344-4811, Paradise Hill, SK www.straightcutheaders.com

AUGERS: NEW and USED: Wheatheart, Westfield, Westeel augers; Auger SP kits; Stretch your advertising dollars! Place an ad Batco conveyors; Wheatheart post pound- 2013 CLAAS 3300 RC Quadrant 3x4 square in the classifieds. Our friendly staff is waiting ers. Good prices, leasing available. Call baler, approx. 7000 bales made, vg cond., for your call. 1-800-782-0794. $110,000. Can deliver. Call anytime 1-866-746-2666. 204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB. WESTFIELD MK 100-61 swing auger, Westfield MK100-71 swing auger, Sakundiak 8-1200 auger with Kohler Pro 25 HP engine, Sakundiak HD7-1400 auger with Kohler 20 HP motor, Westfield W70-26 au- 2005 CASE/IH WDX 1202 SP swather ger w/elec. motor. Ron and Donna Labbie 30’, 123 HP, cab suspension, hyd for&aft. Sign up for daily enews at Farm Equip. Auction, Saturday, April 8, and tilt, Roto-Shears on each end, Mandamanitobacooperator.ca 2017, Radville, SK. area. For sale bill and ko mounted swather roller, 1900 hrs., very photos visit mackauctioncompany.com or good condition, $52,500. Call Jim Wilson, join our Facebook page. 306-421-2928 or 204-362-2449, Darlingford, MB. E-mail: jimwilson@goinet.ca 306-487-7815 Mack Auction Co. PL311962

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2014 TRIDEKON GRAIN Boss extractor, #14-GB-13-10. Used on approx. 35 bags. Bailey Bros Seeds 306-935-4702 Milden SK

GRAVITY WAGONS: New 400 bu, $7,400; 600 bu., $12,500; 750 bu., $18,250. Large selection of used gravity wagons, 250-750 bu. Used grain carts, 450 to 1110 bushel. View at: www.zettlerfarmequipment.com 1-866-938-8537, Portage la Prairie, MB. BRUNS 400 BU., upper box complete with 12 ton Martin running gear and roll tarp, shedded and in excellent condition $6000. Phone 306-745-8880, Langenburg, SK.

1998 INTERNATIONAL 8825 HP, 25” double swath, 1347 hrs. GPS. 306-483-7322. Frobisher, SK. 2007 NH HW325 SP 30’ swather with 515 engine hours. Ron and Donna Labbie Farm Equipment Auction, Saturday, April 8, 2017, Radville, SK. area. For sale bill and photos visit mackauctioncompany.com or join our Facebook page. 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815 Mack Auction Co. PL311962

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Location: 1056 Co. Hwy. 12, Georgetown, MN. From Perley, MN, 7 miles E. on Co. Hwy. 39, 1-1/2 miles S. on Co. Hwy. 12.

MORRIS 14 BALE wagon. Will trade for cows. Call 306-290-8806, Dundurn, SK.

2004 CIH 8010 w/2016 PU, 2899 eng hrs. 2191 thres hrs., 900 metric, long auger, recent $36,000 w/o, put through shop every year, asking $97,000. 306-287-7645, Watson, SK.

| 10AM WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22 AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Major equipment begins selling at 11AM. Live online bidding available on major equipment.

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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

Registration, terms, & details at SteffesGroup.com.

HART EMERSON UNIFLOW Model PK3 as- CLAAS LEXION 740, 750, 760, and 780 pirater. good condition. Gustafson seed several different options available. Headtreater. 204-525-2480, Minitonas, MB. ers and delivery. Save $$$, 218-779-1710. Gully, MN. DUAL STAGE ROTARY SCREENERS and Kwik Kleen 5-7 tube. Call 204-857-8403, Portage la Prairie, MB. or visit online: www.zettlerfarmequipment.com 2011 NH CR9060 SP combine with (2) CARTER DAY 612 graders; Carter Day MAV/Redekop chopper with 1035 rotor 412 cleaner, setup for flaxseed w/newer hours. Ron and Donna Labbie Farm Equip. shells. Call Ted Petracek 306-745-3829, Auction, Saturday April 8, 2017, Radville, SK. area. For sale bill and photos visit Email: psf@sasktel.net Esterhazy, SK. www.mackauctioncompany.com or join 7 SCREEN KWIK-KLEEN with 2 sets of our Facebook page. Mack Auction Co. screens; Sukup rotary screen electric fac- 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815. PL311962 tory complete with augers and hopper. Call 306-460-9440, Kindersely, SK. REBUILT VISTASORT COLOUR SORTER, capacity 300-500 BPH, LED, full colour, all seed types. Price includes commissioning and training. Contact 1-800-667-6924 ask for Chris or Steven for details.

2014 JD S680 PRWD combine, 582 hrs., 650/85R38’s w/duals, Pro-Drives, chopper w/PowerCast tailboard, PowerFold bin ext., PowerGard Warranty til March 2019, $252,500 USD. www.ms-diversified CUSTOM COLOR SORTING chickpeas to 320-848-2496 or 320-894-6560. mustard. Cert. organic and conventional. 2014 JD S690 PRWD combine, 456 hrs., 306-741-3177, Swift Current, SK. 580/85R42’2 w/duals, Pro-Drives, chopper w/PowerCast tailboard, PowerFold bin ext., PowerGard warranty until May 2019, USD. www.ms-diversified GRAIN AERATION & Drying clinic, Tuesday $269,500 March 14, 2017, Arborg Community Hall, 320-848-2496 or 320-894-6560. Arborg, MB, 9:30-4:00PM. Key note speak- SEVERAL LOW HOURED., S670, S680, er John Gnadke, Harvest Management S690 available options. Headers and delivConsultant. To register call 204-642-2572. ery. Save $$$. 218-779-1710. Gully, MN. 2001 JD 9750 STS, 2818 sep. hrs., 35.5L32 fronts, 914 PU, clean, always shedded, $77,000; 2003 JD 630 flex header, $18,000. 204-739-3548, Fisher Branch MB 2000 JOHN DEERE 9650, walker, fine cut chopper, long auger, shedded, $39,000. Call 306-524-4960, Semans, SK. 2012 JD S670 combine, 615 header, duals, 1070 threshing hrs., excellent condition, $220,000. 306-252-2858, Kenaston, SK. WESTERN GRAIN DRYER, mfg. of new grain dryers w/advanced control systems. Updates for roof, tiers, auto moisture controller. Economic designed dryers avail. 1-888-288-6857, westerngraindryer.com 6 TIER VERTEC grain dryer, batch and/or AFTER SEASON SALE! All makes of comcontinuous. 204-325-2590, Morden, MB. bine platforms: Flex, Rigid, Corn heads. Reconditioned and field ready. Reimer NEED TO DRY GRAIN? Use New Cross- Farm Equipment, #12 Hwy. N, Steinbach, flow Grain Drying technology for all your MB. Call Gary Reimer, 204-326-7000. grain drying needs. Convert some bins into www.reimerfarmequipment.com batch grain dryers. Phone Gatco for details 306-778-3338 or www.gatcomfg.com PICKUP REEL PARTS WAREHOUSE: MacDon, UII, JD, Hart Carter, CNH, AGCO. We distribute parts for all PU reels. Call 1-800-667-4515. www.combineworld.com NORDIC ELEVATOR 8000 bu./hr. leg 75’ w/new belt, cups, 20 HP motor, 575 V, in- 2005 HONEYBEE SP36 rigid draper, 36’, cludes ladder, cages, platform. On the UII PU reel, transport, hyd. fore&aft, pea ground, ready to load, $25,000. Call auger, $14,900. Phone 1-800-667-4515. www.combineworld.com 306-335-2280, Lemberg, SK.

1986 Fruehauf single axle van trailer, 28’, spring ride, roll-up door to include (2) 1,500 gal. poly tanks, chemical tank, 2” transfer pump SEMI TRACTORS 1988 Strick single axle van trailer, 2000 Freightliner Century tandem 28’, spring ride, roll-up door axle, 60” flat top sleeper, C12 Cat Wemco header trailer, 35’, 6-wheel GRAIN CART 2000 Freightliner Century tandem Unverferth 8250 grain cart, 825 bu. axle, day cab, ISM Cummins, Meritor Wemco tandem axle header trailer, 35’ 10 spd. 2007 Load Max tri-axle gooseneck AIR SEEDER trailer, 82”x26’, 7-1/2’ top deck Case-IH 4010 air seeder, 4 rank, 40’, 1996 Volvo WCA64T tandem axle, 10” space, 11” sweeps, Case-IH 2300 day cab, M11 Plus Cummins SUGARBEET EQUIPMENT tow-behind cart, 2-compartment TRUCKS Amity BR998 harvester, 8x22” PLANTERS 1985 IHC 2300 tri-axle, LTA10 2007 John Deere DB44 CCS planter, Cummins, Eaton 9 spd., spring susp., WIC rigid defoliator, 12x22” 24x22”, spring down pressure, pin 22’x96”x60” steel box, hoist, roll tarp, SPRAYERS adj. trash whippers, hyd. drive, combo gate 2008 John Deere 4830 self-propelled variable rate, liquid fertilizer in-row, 2005 Sterling Acterra flatbed, C7 sprayer, 90’ booms, 1,000 gal. SS 500 gal. tank Cat, 6 spd., spring susp., 22’ steel HARVEST EQUIPMENT tank, 20” space, 5-nozzle bodies flatbed 2012 John Deere S670, 2WD, Contour- John Deere planter, 24x22”, front fold, on Wil-Rich PT2200 bar, 1.6 bu. Marflex sprayer, 60’ booms, 500 gal. Master, deluxe cab, deluxe controls, TRAILERS boxes, (2) 200 gal. poly tanks fiberglass tank, 20” space, Honda 1,394 sep. hrs., 2,116 engine hrs., 1995 Trailstar tri-axle end dump, 34’ 8 hp. motor, MT3000 controller, on (24) Distel extensions for John S/N1H0S670SAC0746764 steel frame, 33’x96”x64” aluminum Deere 1.6 bu. boxes 1976 GMC 25 Sierra pickup, reg. 2009 John Deere 9770, 2WD, box, roll tarp, combination gate cab, 400 Contour-Master, deluxe cab, deluxe TILLAGE EQUIPMENT 1990 Trailstar tri-axle end dump, 34’ Keller band sprayer, 48x22”, 500 gal. controls, 1,414 sep. hrs., 2,165 2013 Summers Culti-Harrow, 70’ engine hrs., 200 hrs. on engine OH, 2011 Summers Super Coulter Plus, 40’ steel frame, 34’x96”x64” aluminum box tank, hyd. pump w/on/off switch 1982 City tandem axle end dump, 33’ New turbo, S/NH09770S730133, 2001 Summers Superchisel, 34’ steel frame, 31’x96”x66” aluminum box GPS EQUIPMENT records available DMI 730B ripper, 7 shank

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2001 John Deere 9400T, 24 spd., 4 hyd., integrated auto steer, wide swing drawbar, (20) front weights, 6,854 hrs., S/NRW9400T902108 1996 Case-IH 9370, 855 Cummins, 12 spd., 4 hyd., John Deere 200 ATU, shows 5,703 hrs., S/NJEE0035719 2010 John Deere 8345R, MFWD, IVT, ILS, deluxe cab, 4 hyd., return ﬂow, 60 gpm pump, 3 pt., quick hitch 1997 John Deere 8100, MFWD, powershift, 3 hyd., return ﬂow, power beyond, 3 pt., quick hitch 1979 John Deere 4640, powershift, 3 hyd., 3 pt., 1000 PTO, diff lock 1974 John Deere 4430, CAH, 8 spd. powershift, 2 hyd., 3 pt.

2011 John Deere 635F flex head 2009 John Deere 635F flex head, 35’ John Deere corn head, 12x22” 2004 John Deere 635F flex head 1996 John Deere 914 pickup head Premier pull-type swather, 21’

John Deere 235 tandem disc, 20’ Kongskilde Triple K, 40’ Kongskilde Triple K, 32’, S-tine

MIKE BORGEN & TOM BORGEN

Mike, 701.793.3683 or Tom 701.793.6300

GRAIN HANDLING EQUIPMENT SEED TENDERS OTHER EQUIPMENT TRACKS & TIRES

or Brad Olstad at Steffes Group, 701.237.9173 or 701.238.0240

Steffes Group, Inc., 2000 Main Ave. E, West Fargo, ND Brad Olstad MN14-70, Scott Steffes MN14-51, Bob Steffes MN14-09, Max Steffes MN14-031 701.237.9173 | SteffesGroup.com

TERMS: All items sold as is where is. Payment of cash or check must be made sale day before removal of items. Statements made auction day take precedence over all advertising. $35 documentation fee applies to all titled vehicles. Titles will be mailed. Canadian buyers need a bank letter of credit to facilitate border transfer.

The Manitoba Co-operator | March 9, 2017

SMITH’S TRACTOR WRECKING. Huge 1986 TRAILMOBILE 45’ Highboy tandem inventory new and used tractor parts. flat deck trailer with 2- 2200 gal. poly water tanks and Chem Handler II. Ron and 1-888-676-4847. Donna Labbie Farm Equipment Auction, Saturday, April 8, 2017, Radville, SK. area. COMB-TRAC SALVAGE. We sell new and Visit www.mackauctioncompany.com for used parts for most makes of tractors, sale bill and photos or join our Facebook combines, balers, mixmills and swathers. page. 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815 306-997-2209, 1-877-318-2221, Borden, Mack Auction Co. PL #311962. SK. We buy machinery. LOEFFELHOLZ TRACTOR AND COMBINE Salvage, Cudworth, SK., 306-256-7107. We sell new, used and remanufactured parts for most farm tractors and combines. 2010 NH P2060 DRILL and P1050 tank, 57’, 10” spacing, 550 lb. shanks, 4” rubber packers, 3” Atom Jet paired row openers with carbide tips and wings, DS dry 430 bu. tank, 3 compartments, 8 run double shoot, dual fans, variable rate, 900x60/32 Trells, c/w mounted loading/unloading TRIPLE B WRECKING, wrecking tractors, Convey-All paddle conveyor, $125,000. combines, cults., drills, swathers, mixmills. Jim Wilson, 204-362-2449, Darlingford, etc. We buy equipment. 306-246-4260, MB. E-mail: jimwilson@goinet.ca 306-441-0655, Richard, SK. 2015 SEED HAWK 50-12, only 200 acres! used to seed grass seed mixed with phos. in 1 tank only, like new 400 bu. var. rate cart, liquid kit avail. Will trade up to a 2007 JD 1770NT 16 row 30” corn and 50-10, $190,000. 204-937-3933 Roblin MB soybean planter, c/w 2 PTH, liquid fert. 800 FLEXI-COIL 33’, DS, w/1720 tank, kit, 600 gal. liquid fert. tank, 240 gal. liq- (last 800 made), 12” spacing, 550 lbs. uid fert. tank, MaxEmerge XP, not used shanks, Poirier seed boots, low acres, tank last 2 yrs, monitor and controller included, shedded until this year. 306-745-7505 or $55,000. 204-871-0925, MacGregor, MB. 306-877-2014, Dubuc, SK. AGRA PARTS PLUS, parting older tractors, tillage, seeding, haying, along w/other Ag equipment. 3 miles NW of Battleford, SK. off #16 Hwy. Ph: 306-445-6769.

2013 BOURGAULT 3320 XTC, 66’, MRB’s, POTATO EQUIPMENT, full line, disease 10”, 6550 cart, Drill $165,000; 2013 Cart free farm, including Roterra, Clodehopper, $110,000. 306-563-8482, Yorkton, SK. piler, dirt eliminator, harvestor, planter, 35’ JD 610, w/1610 Flexi-Coil air tank, DS truck boxes. 306-873-5527, Tisdale, SK. with liquid kit, Technotill openers, $14,500 OBO. 306-835-2087 or 306-746-7770, Raymore, SK. 1997 CONCORD 4812, DS dry with NH3, 70 IHC POINT HITCH snowblower, 84’ cut, Dutch openers, 2000 JD 1900 seed cart, manual shoot, good condition. $1400 OBO, 270 bu, $25,000. 306-452-3233, Antler, SK Briercrest, SK. JOHN DEERE 1890 disc drill, 43’, 10” spacing. Phone 306-842-6246, Griffin, SK. 2013 SEEDMASTER 7012 M-fold, dual casters, sec. control w/Viper, 2 on-board 275 bu. tanks, dual 750 tires, UltraPro canola metering, 8 cameras, always shedded. 306-488-4517, Dilke, SK. 2011 NH S1070, 120’, susp. boom, 1600 US gal. poly tank, AutoBoom, Autorate, triple nozzle bodies, rinse tank with Trimble 750 w/field IQ sect control, good tires, $36,500. 306-648-2768, Gravelbourg, SK.

50’ SEED HAWK, 15” centers, twin wing, 500 bu., 3 comp. on-board tank, liquid and dry, S.B.R. hitch, Vaderstaad gear boxes, full blockage on seed, quick pin openers, $100,000. 306-736-7653, Kipling, SK.

2008 SEEDMASTER SXL 2100 50’ 12” 300 2006 FLEXI-COIL S67XL, 100’, rinse tank, bu. seed, 2100 gallon fert. all on board. foam marker, 1200 gal., windscreens, Smart hitch, 4 cameras, one owner unit good condition. 306-493-7409, Delisle, SK. $125,000 OBO. 306-591-1133 Pense, SK. 70’ SEEDMASTER, M fold, 12” spacing, lift kit, Smart hitch, c/w 2013 Flexi-Coil 580 auger 10”, dual 650’s and Valmar 1665 ca2009 MILLAR CONDOR 40, 100’ boom, nola box. 306-648-7765 or 306-648-3216, 1000 gal. tank, 100 gal. rinse tank, Auto- Gravelbourg, SK. Boom, AutoSteer, AutoHeight, 2 sets rear 1998 BOURGAULT 4350, 54’, 10” spacing, tires, crop dividers, 1600 hrs., new diff. c/w MRB’s, 3 compartment tank, new and planetary, good cond. 306-769-8887, tires, $38,000. 306-472-7970, Lafleche, SK 306-276-7788, Arborfield, SK. PACKER WHEELS: Many wheels available for Bourgault, SeedMaster and Seed Hawk 2001 JD 4710, 100’ boom, 3400 hrs., air drills, $45. Phone 1-800-667-4515 or height control, w/JD 2630 monitor, 800 visit: www.combineworld.com gal. tank, sectional control, 2 sets tires, 3” fill, $113,900. 306-535-9141, Balcarres, SK 2005 FLEXI-COIL 5000 57’, 10” spacing, 3850 TBT cart, double shoot, dual fan, $39,000. Call 306-223-4417, Laird, SK. SPRA-COUPE 7650, 2005, 80’ booms, 725 gal. tank, 380/90R46 skinniest, 620 2011 MORRIS CONTOUR 51’, 10” spacing, rear floats, 5000 rate controller w/Out- side band openers, c/w 2012 7240 3rd back S3 mapping and sec. control, 3-way tank, $99,000. Call Cam-Don Motors Ltd., nozzles, front tires brand new, rear diff. re- 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK. built last spring, 2678 hrs., always shed2010 MORRIS 8370, 3 tank, variable rate, ded, $70,000. 306-246-4442, Hafford, SK. TBT, 440 bu., $69,900. Cam-Don Motors Ltd., 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK. 2011 JD 4830, 100’, with only 1150 hours, full AutoSteer, 1000 gal. SS tank, all FLEXI-COIL 300B c/w Barton openers, 38’, options, both sets of tires, $219,000. 12” spacing, $8900. Cam-Don Motors Ltd., 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK. 306-948-7223, Biggar, SK. 2012 JD 4830, 1333 hrs., 100’, 1000 gal. ss tank, 420 tires, AutoTrac, AutoBoom, GPS, exc, 306-741-2649, Pennant, SK. 2013 CASE/IH PATRIOT 3330 SP 100’ sprayer with 440 hours. Ron and Donna Labbie Farm Equipment Auction, Saturday, April 8, 2017, Radville, SK. area. Visit www.mackauctioncompany.com for sale bill and photos or join our Facebook page. Phone 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815 Mack Auction Co. PL 311962.

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 306-697-2856, Grenfell, SK.

2001 MORRIS MAXIM II, 40’, 10” spacing, 2005 70’ BOURGAULT 6000 mid harrows, single shoot, carbide tips, w/7240 TBH. low acres, excellent condition. $24,000. Phone for more details and pictures. 306-296-4640 evenings, Frontier, SK. 306-475-8880, Langenburg, SK. 2012 JD 1870 41’ air drill and JD 1910 air cart, paired row with blockage monitors. 2016 DEMO 80’ DEGELMAN land roller, Ron and Donna Labbie Farm Equipment Odessa Rockpicker Sales. 306-957-4403, Auction, Saturday, April 8, 2017, Radville, Odessa, SK. SK. area. For sale bill and photos visit www.mackauctioncompany.com or join our Facebook page. 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815 Mack Auction Co. PL311962 JD 7200 PLANTERS IN STOCK, 8 to 16 2010 CASE/IH PH800, 70’, 10” spacing, row, any planter makes available. Call new Dutch paired row, SS, duals, Stk Reimer Farm Equipment, Gary Reimer, #012985, $109,000. 1-800-535-0520, 204-326-7000, Hwy. #12, Steinbach, MB. Lloydminster, www.redheadequipment.ca JD 1790 CCS planter, 16/31 row, 30” 2013 SEED HAWK 60-12, 60’, twin 2009 15” row spacing, drawbar hitch, Yetter wing, DS, sec. control, 10” auger, 800 TBH, or row cleaners, Ridgeland mud Stk# 017840, $335,000. 1-844-323-3003, floating cleaning gauge wheels, Keaton seed firmPrince Albert, www.redheadequipment.ca ers, In-furrow liquid fertilizer, Precision 2009 SEED HAWK 72-12, 72’, 12” spac- planting 20/20 monitor, E-sets, air force ing, twin wing openers, 600 TBT cart, Auto-down force control. Corn, soybean Stk# 021477, $205,000 1-844-323-3003 and canola seed meters w/loading conveyor, $130,000. 306-697-7203, Grenfell, SK. Prince Albert, www.redheadequipment.ca

NEW UNDERCARRIAGE REPLACEMENT 2375 VERSATILE, 310 hrs., warranty until parts for CIH Quadtracs. Bogeys $798 and Nov, 2017, private sale. 306-441-6160, or seal $189. More shipments arriving. 306-398-4025. Baldwinton, SK. 1-800-667-4515. www.combineworld.com 1997 9370, 3592 hrs., 8 new Goodyear 24.5x32, GPS, new injectors, exc. cond., $103,000. 306-280-6192, Rabbit Lake, SK.

2010 CASE/IH STEIGER 335, powershift, AutoSteer, 520/85x42 duals, rear weights, shedded, only 775 hours. 204-268-2853, Selkirk, MB.

WANTED: JD 8630 w/original 30 Series engine. Call 701-340-5061, Minot, ND. 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.

2006 BOURGAULT 5710, 40’ 9.8” spac- 50 COMPLETE BARTON II openers, off 1972 JD 4520 w/cab, powershift, $13,500; ing, steel packers, 6200 cart, $60,000. Flexi-Coil 6000 drill. Call 306-677-2689, 1964 4020, cab, std. shift, JD 46A loader, bucket, $12,500. 204-207-0017, Roblin MB Stk# 020500. 1-888-576-5561, Swift Cur- Swift Current, SK. rent, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca 2000 JD 7710, 5130 hrs; 2006 7720, 6200 hrs; 2003 7810, 4200 hrs; 1998 7810, 2009 BOURGAULT 3310, 75’ 12” spac5900 hrs. All MFWD and can be equipped ing, Paralink, DS, S25 hyd. MRB’s, Stk# 2008 ST830 47’ chisel plow, 5 plex, 650 lb. w/loaders. 204-522-6333, Melita, MB. 022282, $240,000. 1-866-659-5866, Estetrips, 8” knock-on shovels, anhydrous Ravan, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca ven rate control, factory hitch, hyd. winch, 1995 JD 8970, 24 spd. trans., 710/70/38 2011 BOURGAULT 3310, 55’ DS, v-pack- 9/16” heavy harrows, $75,000 OBO. Call tires, GPS ready, 7642 hrs., $72,500. 306-327-7270, Kuroki, SK. ers, 6550 tank, 4 tank metering, $191,000. 204-733-2446, Ochre River, MB. Stk. 020803. 1-888-576-5561, Swift Cur1998 JD 9400, powershift, shedded, tow rent, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca BREAKING DISCS: KEWANEE, 14’ and cable, 710x70R38 rubber, 7000 hrs., 12’; Rome 16’ and 9’; Wishek 14’ and 30’. $74,000. 306-524-4960, Semans, SK. 2010 BOURGAULT 3310, 55’, 12” spac- 2- DMI 7 shank rippers. 1-866-938-8537. ing, v-style packers, MRB’s, $216,000. JD 4755 2 WD, vg shape, differential lock. Stk# 021101. 1-888-576-5561, Swift Cur306-576-2171 or 360-560-7679. Wishart, rent, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca SK. 2010 CASE/IH ATX700, 70’, rubber 2003 JD 9420, 5261 hrs., 24 spd., Greenpackers, high float tires, DS, VR cart, Stk# star ready, 7/10-70R42, $130,000. Earl 020407 $94,000. 1-888-576-5561, Swift Grey, SK. 306-939-4800 or 306-726-7807. Current, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca JD 8630, PTO, tires like new, excellent 2007 BOURGAULT 5710, 64’, 9.8” spaccondition, $19,500. Call 306-861-4592, ing, 3.5” steel packers, MRB’s, $110,000. Fillmore, SK. Stk# 016344. 1-800-667-9761, Saskatoon, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca RETIRING: 1980 JD 4640 tractor, recent drop-in 50 Series eng. and trans. service. 2012 BOURGAULT 3320 QDA, 66’, 10” 2016 VERSATILE SD550 Ezee-On 15’ offset Call 306-638-4550, Findlater, SK. NH3 kit, MRB’s, duals, deluxe auger, disc, 550 lbs./ft., HD bearing pkg., 26”x3/8” notched. Lease or finance OAC. $295,000. Stk# 023175. 1-800-667-9761, 2002 JD 9520 with PTO, powershift, 800 Cam-Don Motors 306-237-4212 Perdue SK Saskatoon, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca metrics, Greenlighted, 6700 hrs., $139,000. 306-948-7223, Biggar, SK. MORRIS 743 CHISEL PLOW, 12” spacing, good 16” sweeps, w/Degelman hyd. driven 1998 JD 9300 4WD, 4 hyds., GreenStar rod, $10,000. 306-463-8416, Eston, SK. ready, always shedded, 4370 hrs., 20.8/42duals, $99,000. 306-753-7575. MORRIS MAGNUM II 47’ cultivator with 2055 Valmar. Ron and Donna Labbie Farm Equip. Auction, Saturday April 8, 2017, Radville, SK. area. For sale bill and photos visit www.mackauctioncompany.com or join our Facebook page. 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815 Mack Auction Co. PL311962 CASE/IH 3400 AIR SEEDER tank in exc. cond. Location of the tank is Dufrost, MB. $20,000 CDN or OBO. Bill 204-746-5126 MORRIS 7180 AIR SEEDER (shedded), w/34’ Morris 9000 cult, floating hitch, harrows, $29,500. 204-268-2853, Selkirk, MB. 2011 BOURGAULT 6700 air cart X20, 4tm, bag lift, $135,000 OBO. Possible trades. Weyburn, SK. 306-563-8482.

FENDT 939, 2011, 1100 hrs., 65 km/hr., $235,000; Fendt 936, 2016, 500 hrs., loaded; Fendt 939, 2015, 1850 hrs., Vario-Grip, $249,000; Fendt 939, 2011, 3400 hrs., 65km/hr, front PTO, $180,000; Fendt 930, 2005, 10,000 hrs., new 900 tires, $79,000; Claas Xerion 2010, 2040 hrs., CVT50k, Front 3 PTH, 800R38, $187,000; MF 8690, 2012, 3500 hrs., CVT50k, front 3 PTH, $125,000; MF 8737, 2016, 400 hrs., front PTO, loaded; JD 8345R, 2014, 2700 hrs., IVT50k, front 3 PTH, $198,000; JD 7230R 2013, 3000 hrs., IVT50k, new Q88 loader; JD 6170R, 2013, 1750 hrs., IVT50K, new Q76 loader; Case 370CVT, 2014, 220 hrs., 50k, front hitch, 900/R42 $225,500. Many more in stock. 519-955-1331, Clinton, ON www.rozendaalclinton.com 2008 MCCORMICK MX150, 2300 hrs. 204-522-6333, Melita, MB. 1979 2180 WHITE, 3097 hrs.; 1998 JD 9200 FWD, 4082 hrs., new rubber. 306-483-7322. Frobisher, SK. 23.1-30 TIRES ON Case rims with fluid; 4490 tractor for parts, engine 5100 hrs., less wheels. 306-753-7810, Primate, SK.

2006 CAT D8T SU dozer, single shank ripper, cab air, 11,000 hours, work ready, $150,000. 204-795-9192 Plum Coulee, MB

JD 9300, 1997, 5996 hrs., 24 spd., triples, 4 hydraulics, wired for GPS, excellent. Call 306-493-7409, Delisle, SK.

2011 HITACHI 270 CL-3 excavator Isuzu, JD 4630, loader, cab; Case 2870, 4x4, De- 4 cyl. 147 HP dsl. eng., 5’ WBM bucket gelman dozer; Cockshutt 550 gas; 1991 w/hyd. thumb, 32’’ tracks, 8692.5 hrs., AC, heater, 2 spd., exc. working cond., GMC 17’ B&H. 306-238-4411, Goodsoil, SK $125,000. Can deliver. (Warranty). 1998 JD 9300 4WD tractor with 6545 hrs 204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB. and Greenstar ready, also a JD 8760 4WD tractor w/4415 hrs. Ron and Donna Labbie FRONT END LOADER, has it’s own oil resFarm Equipment Auction, Saturday April 8, ervoir, pump and controls, newer bucket. 2017, Radville, SK. area. For sale bill and $600 OBO. 306-799-4628, Briercrest, SK. photos visit mackauctioncompany.com or join our Facebook page. 306-421-2928 or 16’ DEGELMAN 4-way dozer blade, Q/A, complete with hoses, will fit Case 375-435 306-487-7815 Mack Auction Co. PL311962 Call 306-460-9440, Kindersley, SK. WANTED: 4W305; 4W220; 220 and D21. 1996 JOHN DEERE 8570, 4450 hrs., 24 8070, 8050 or 8030 MFWD. spd., PTO, very good condition, asking 68” BOBCAT snowblower and 68” snow $71,000. 306-421-0679, Estevan, SK. 701-240-5737, Minot, ND. bucket. Call 306-460-9440, Kindersley, SK.

1996 BOURGAULT 40’ 8800/3195, harrows 1982 ALLIS 7010, c/w 795 Allied loader, and packers, $16,000. Call 306-563-8482, very good condition. Call 306-865-3927, Hudson Bay, SK. Rama, SK. 1983 MF 2805, 20.4x38 duals (good), good V8 motor, needs hyd. pump on RH exterior 2010 BOURGAULT 6450, deluxe auger, 2 $4000 OBO. 306-735-2936 Whitewood, SK fans. 1 owner, $66,000 OBO. Yorkton, SK. 306-563-8482. MF88 DIESEL TRACTOR w/FEL, good rub1996 CASE 5240, 5300 hrs., can be ber, $3000. 306-395-2668, 306-681-7610. ACCEPTING OFFERS ON: 2007 37’ Ezee- equipped w/loader; 2001 MX120, 4800 Chaplin, SK. On air seeder, under 4000 acres, 10” hours; 2001 MX170, available with new 1982 MASSEY 4800, 3 spd. powershift, space, single shoot, c/w Morris 7180 tank, loader. Call 204-522-6333, Melita, MB. PTO, 230 HP, 18.4x38 tires, $20,000 OBO. 306-640-7052, Crane Valley, SK. 306-648-8144, Gravelbourg, SK. 40’ BOURGAULT AIR SEEDER, granular kit, 2003 BOURGAULT 54’ 5710 air drill, 3225 tank, 40’ P-30 packer bar, $10,000. w/MRBs, Dickey John NH3 kit and set up Will separate. 306-948-7652, Biggar, SK. for dual shoot, $30,000 OBO. 306-658-4240, 306-843-7549, Wilkie, SK. 2175 EZE-ON AIR tank, complete. 306-944-4945, Plunkett, SK. JD 1830, 2008, 50’, JD 1910 TBH air cart, 430 bu., 10” sp, Pattison liquid fert., moni- 1998 MORRIS CONCEPT 2000, 43’, 10” sp, new Bourgault narrow point openers, 7240 tor and harness. 306-493-7409, Delisle SK TBH, $24,000. 306-463-8416, Eston, SK. 2012 MORRIS CONTOUR II 61’ air drill, 12” spacing, w/8650 XL air cart w/duals, WANTED: NEW OR GOOD used Bourgault var. rate, Eston special fertilizer Broadcast single shoot 3/4” knock-on knives. 2010 CASE/IH MAGNUM 275, 2696 hrs., 3 PTH, big 1000 PTO, $126,500. For info. kit, Bourgault tillage tool, 3/4” Eagle Beak 306-753-7810, Primate, SK. call Brandon at 306-577-5678, Manor, SK. knives, $185,000. Ph Gerald 306-379-4530 2010 NH ST830 56’, 12” spacing, 550 lb. or Nathan 306-831-9246, Fiske, SK. trips, air package, Technotill seed system, LIZARD CREEK REPAIR and Tractor. We 49’ MORRIS MAXIM, single shoot w/6240 excellent, $67,500 OBO. 306-441-4003, buy 90 and 94 Series Case, 2 WD, FWA North Battleford, SK. tank. Call 306-460-9440, Kindersley, SK. tractors for parts and rebuilding. Also have rebuilt tractors and parts for sale. 1994 NH 9882, 7200 hrs., 710x38 (150 2013 SEED HAWK 6012, TBH 600 air cart, hrs), new pivot points and rad, LED lights, 306-784-7841, Herbert, SK. double shoot, $215,000. 306-831-9497, front weights, vg, shedded, $89,900. CamTessier, SK. FORD TANDEM DISC 13’ wide, new front LEON 2530 BLADE 12’, 6-way hydraulic Don Motors 306-237-4212 Perdue SK 2013 BOURGAULT 3320 XTC 66’, 10” notched blades, plain back blades, 20” dia. blade, very little use, off Farmall 140A. 2013 NH T9670, 4 WD, 1770 hrs., megaspace, MRB, DS, Bourgault updates done, blades front and back, nice shape, $4000 Can be made to fit other tractors, $8980 flow hyds., 6 hyd. outlets, powershift, Au1-800-667-4515. www.combineworld.com blockage and X20 monitors c/w 6700 cart, OBO. 204-669-9626, Winnipeg, MB. toSteer, frt. weights. Ralph 306-531-9931, 2 fans, 4 metering tanks, conveyor, duals, Regina, SK. View at: McDougallbay.com whole unit always shedded, exc. cond., $305,000. 780-872-3262, Lashburn, SK.

DEGELMAN DOZER BLADE, 14’, 6-way blade, mounted on Case STX 325, $22,000 OBO. Call 306-421-0679, Estevan, SK.

EQUIPMENT, TREES & LAND: IHC TD crawler, IHC 914 combine; Coop 550 swather; Massey 860 combine; Parting out combines/tractors - MF 1030 tractor; Pasture/hayland for rent; Also standing poplar Call 204-268-1888, Beausejour, MB. CHECK OUT OUR inventory of quality used highway tractors. For more details call 204-685-2222 or view information at www.titantrucksales.com 2006 JD 3800 TELEHANDLER, 3900 hrs. new Michelin rubber. Good for farm use. Call for attach. 204-522-6333, Melita, MB. BOBCAT 943 SKIDSTEER, $14,900; NH LX865 skidsteer, $12,900; McKee 7’ snowblower, $1,000; Lorenz 8’ HD snowblower, $1,500; Gehl 500 cu. ft., 4 auger feed cart, $10,000; Eversman V-Ditcher $2,000, Ashland 4.5, 6, and 8 yard scrapers, Phoenix rotary harrow 35’, 42’, and 53’; Knight 3 auger feed cart, $5,000. 1-866-938-8537. ODESSA ROCKPICKER SALES: New Degelman equipment, land rollers, Strawmaster, rockpickers, protill, dozer blades. 306-957-4403, 306-536-5097, Odessa, SK.

EQUIPMENT FOR SALE: 2011 CIH 500HD tractor, $300,000; 2013 70’ SeedMaster air drill, slim fold w/2012 Bourgault 6550 air tank, $270,000; 1970 Chev grain truck 600 bu. box, 6 spd. auto (great yard truck), $20,000; 2014 Wilson trailer, less than 1992 FORD VERSATILE 976, recent re- 3000 kms, $58,000; 2000 Trailtech sprayer pairs, Atom Jet, Outback AutoSteer, 7400 trailer with tanks, chem handlers and hrs., $47,500 OBO. Call 204-242-4332, product pumps, $20,000; 1999 RoGator Manitou, MB. high clearance sprayer with AutoSteer, $81,000; 2003 JD 9650 combine w/GPS and Contour-Master feeder house, $85,000; 2010 JD 635 flex header w/air reel and transport, $37,500; 2002 Honeybee 36’ header w/Headsight kit, $25,000; 2011 Schulte 8000 rockpicker, high dump, $20,000; 2009 Farm King 1385 auger w/hyd. swing, mechanical drive, $12,000; 1993 Farm King 1070 auger w/hyd. swing, mechanical drive, $4000; Wheatheart 8x45’ auger, $2500; Bin sweep, $500. Call Ron at 306-648-5394, Ferland, SK. 1993 FORD 846, 7792 hrs., 230 HP, 4 WD, 18.4R38 duals, PTO, 4 hyds., diff lock, cab, RETIRED: 2010 Verssatile 375, 1900 hrs., AC, heat, 14 spd. std. trans., $46,000 OBO. std. trans., AutoSteer, $150,000; 2007 Bourgault Series II 47’ air drill w/6350 Call 204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB. tank, dual fans, $85,000; 2011 Salford 30’ 1991 FORD 846, 7800 hrs. (500 on rebuilt RTS, $60,000; Various other augers and eng.), 4 remotes, no PTO, std. trans., farm machinery. Call 306-222-7101, Meaw/wo 14’ Degelman blade, asking cham, SK. $40,000. 306-648-8144, Gravelbourg, SK. WIRELESS FULL BIN SENSOR; New natural gas/propane grain heater; T-Jet Centerline 220 GPS guidance system; Westfield 2010 2375, 4 WD, 520 rubber, 4 remotes, folding hydraulic end gate drill fill. 1900 hrs., full weights, always shedded, 306-831-7034, Rosetown, SK. $130,000 OBO. 306-577-1204, Carlyle, SK. CASE/IH 2870 4 WD, Degelman blade, 1982 835 VERSATILE, 8837 hrs., Atom Jet $17,000; 1999 NH LS170 Bobcat, $13,000; hyds., air ride seat, extra lighting, 18.4x38 Vac tank, 1800 gal. and pump $8000; IHC 252 forklift, gas, $5000. duals, good condition, $21,500. Call Model 306-238-4411, Goodsoil, SK. 306-630-9838, Brownlee, SK. VERSATILE 375, 400, 435, 550 used; 450, 500 and 550DT new. Call KMK Sales Ltd. 306-682-0738, Humboldt, SK.

SIMPLICITY TWIN POWER pac 19 garden 1993 FORD VERSATILE 876, 5765 hrs., extractor & Ford 165 LGT. 16 HP running or cellent shape, $35,000. 306-463-8416, Es- not, but complete. Phone 204-424-5293 ton, SK. after 6:00pm. La Broquerie, MB.

The Manitoba Co-operator | March 9, 2017

DRILL STEM: 200 3-1/2”, $45/ea; 400 WANTED: ALL KINDS of bison from year2-7/8”, $32/ea; 700 2-3/8”, $33/ea; 300 lings to old bulls. Also cow/calf pairs. Ph 1” rods. 306-768-8555, Carrot River, SK. Kevin at 306-429-2029, Glenavon, SK.

WANTED: Older and newer tractors, in running condition or for parts. Goods Used Tractor Parts, 1-877-564-8734. WANTED: WELL MAINTAINED combine with flex header. 204-229-2272, Winnipeg, MB.

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MF #36 DISCERS. Will pay top dollar and pick from anywhere. Phone Mike 306-723-4875, Cupar, SK.

BLOCKED AND SEASONED FIREWOOD: WANTED: USED, BURNT, old or ugly trac- $180 per 160 ft.≥ cord; bags $80 (includes tors. Newer models too! Smith’s Tractor refundable deposit for bag). Bundles of Wrecking, 1-888-676-4847. 4’-5’ or 6.5’ also available. Vermette Wood Preservers 1-800-667-0094, Spruce Home. Farming is enough of a gamble, advertise in the Manitoba Co-operator classified section. It’s a sure thing. 1-800-782-0794.

THE PASKWAW BISON PRODUCERS COALITION is a registered Non-Profit CorWATER IN THE WRONG PLACE: Used poration dedicated to raising public awarepumping motors, PTO carts, 6” - 10” alum. ness to the threat Malignant Catarrhal Fepipe. 50 years experience. Call Dennis ver (MCF) poses to the bison industry. For further info contact Robert Johnson 403-308-1400, Taber, AB. pskwbpc@gmail.com Advertise your unwanted equipment in the Classifieds. Call our toll-free number and place your ad with our friendly staff, and don’t forget to ask about our prepayment bonus. Prepay for 3 weeks and get 2 weeks free! 1-800-782-0794.

NEW AND USED generators, all sizes from 5 kw to 3000 kw, gas, LPG or diesel. Phone SPRUCE FOR SALE!! Beautiful locally for availability and prices. Many used in grown trees. Plan ahead and renew your stock. 204-643-5441, Fraserwood, MB. shelterbelt or landscape a new yardsite, get the year round protection you need. DIESEL GENSET SALES AND SERVICE, We sell on farm near Didsbury, AB. or de12 to 300 KWs, lots of units in stock. Used liver anywhere in Western Canada. 6 - 12’ and new: Perkins, John Deere and Deutz. spruce available. Now taking spring orders We also build custom Gensets. We cur- while supplies last. Phone 403-586-8733 rently have special pricing on new John or visit: www.didsburysprucefarms.com 16’ PEELED RAILS, 2-3” $7.50 ea., 125 per Deere units. Call for pricing 204-792-7471. bundle; 3-4” $9.25 ea., 100 per bundle; 4-5” $11 each, 75 per bundle. Vermette Wood Preservers, 1-800-667-0094, Spruce Home, SK info@vwpltd.com

MULCHING- TREES, BRUSH, Stumps. Call today 306-933-2950. Visit us at: www.maverickconstruction.ca

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SEASONED JACK PINE firewood: Available in bulk bags or 4’ lengths, split. Also green or dry in log lengths. Can deliver. 306-277-4660, 306-921-6939, Ridgedale SEASONED SPRUCE SLAB firewood, one cord bundles, $99, half cord bundles, $65. Volume discounts. March Clearance Special - Buy 2 get 1 free! Call V&R Sawing, 306-232-5488, Rosthern, 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 LW. Call/text 306-736-3454, SE Sask. QUILL CREEK BISON is looking for finished, and all other types of bison. COD, paying market prices. “Producers working with Producers.” Delivery points in SK. and MB. Call 306-231-9110, Quill Lake, SK. 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.

WANT TO PURCHASE cull bison bulls and cows, $5/lb. HHW. Finished beef steers BLOCKED SEASONED JACK Pine firewood and heifers for slaughter. We are also buyand wood chips for sale. Lehner Wood Pre- FOR SALE: Floor loom; Table loom; Spin- ing compromised cattle that can’t make a servers Ltd., 306-763-4232, Prince Albert, ning wheels, etc. Viewing by appointment long trip. Oak Ridge Meats, McCreary, only. Call 306-782-1235, Yorkton, SK. SK. Will deliver. Self-unloading trailer. 204-835-2365, 204-476-0147.

ESTATE FARM AUCTION

TUESDAY, MARCH 21, 2017 – 10:00 AM SHERACK, MINNESOTA LOCATION: Sherack, Minnesota- Directly east of grain elevator; Sherack is located 6 miles north of East Grand Forks, MN on HWY 220 &11 miles east on County Road 21; or from the JCT of HWY 75 & County Road 21 south of Angus, MN- 5 ½ miles west on County Road 21 AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Jason took very good care of his equipment. Major units were kept indoors. Please note a hand full of consigned items as indicated (C). Auction will begin with tools & miscellaneous, machinery will sell at noon, followed by additional miscellaneous.

ONLINE BIDDING: AVAILABLE BY REGISTERING IN ADVANCE AT WWW.RESOURCEAUCTION.COM LOAD OUT INFORMATION: LOAD OUT ASSISTANCE WILL BE AVAILABLE SALE DAY AFTER THE AUCTION, MARCH 22 & MARCH 23 8AM TO 5PM. ALL ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED BY APRIL 4TH AT 5PM.

COMBINE,HEADS & TRAILERS: Jason shared a combine with his uncle. This is a complete combine & head pkg from another local seller. Contact Resource Auction rep Tom Kallock for details 218-686-0249 *1994 JD 9600 combine, DAM, DAS, AHHC, F/A, 30.5x32 drive tires, chopper,chaff spreader, approx. 400 hrs on $20,000 repair order, 3034 sep, 4561 enghrs, SN#657792 (C) *JD 930F 30’ flex head w/ 3” cut, F/A, SN#671223 (C) *JD 914 7 belt pkp platform, SN#665272 (C) *JD 853 8R30 all crop head w/ new style drive& sunflower kit, SN#429004 COMPACT TRACTOR, SKID STEER *JD 853A 8R30 all crop head, SN#428577 & ATTACHMENTS *JD 222 sunflower head w/ 9” Lucke *2005 NH TC33DA MFWD, hydro pans,SN#277774H drive, ROPS, 3pt, mid & rear 540 PTO, 2 hyd, 14LA loader w/ joystick *Several header trailers & 5’ bkt, only 623 hrsshowing, TRUCKS & SEMI TRAILERS: SN#G104310 *2005 Deere 320 diesel/ hydro skid *1995 Kenworth T600semi tractor, 60” sleeper, 12.7L Detroit, 13 spd, steer, ROPS w/ cab encl, 10241hrs 2 alum tanks, 240 WB, 11R24.5 showing, SN#T00320A100690 tires, alum wheels, recent OH w/ *Erskine Snow King 660R 66” snow records, 351761 miles showing blower, 3pt, 540 PTO, SN#111 *1994 IH 9400 day cab, N14 Cum*Woods RM72 72” 3pt finishing mins engine 350hp, 10 spd, wet mower *King Kutter 3pt box scraper/scarifier kit, 2 alum tanks, 165 WB, 11R22.5 *Skid steer pallet forks; 90” skid Steer tires, steel disk wheels, 750219 miles showing snow bucket; 66” skid steer dirt bucket; Skid steer receiver plate *2003 Wilson Pace Setter alum hopper bottom, 43’L x 96”Wx TRACTORS& TECHNOLOGY: *2002 JD 9320T belted agtractor, power shift trans, 30” Camoplast5500 belts- like new, 4 hyd, wide swing drawbar, front weights, 5874 hrs, Auto Trac ready, SN#RW9320T901178 *1998 JD 8100 MFWD, 3pt w/ quick hitch, 540/1000 PTO, 4 hyd, intAuto Trac ready, 380/90R46 rear duals, 380/85R36 fronts, front weights, 7950 hrs, SN#RW8100P021202 *JD 2600 color touch screen, SF1 activation *JD 2630 color touch screen, SF1 activation *JD Starfire ITC receiver globe *JD SF 3000 receiver globe

78” sides, air ride, auto roll tarp, 11R24.5 tires & alum wheels *1999 Cornhusker 800 alum hopper bottom,42’ L x 96”W x 72” sides, air ride, roll tarp, 11R24.5 tires&alum wheels *40’ semi flatbed trailer w/ 1-1750, 2-1500, 1-1000 gal poly tanks, 30 gal mix cone, Honda GX160 2” pump, valves&hoses, spring suspension& 11R24.5 tires *1974 Chev C65 tandem twin screw, 427, Allison auto trans, 20’ Westgo box, hoist & roll tarp, only 60349 miles showing (C) PLANTER & TILLAGE EQUIPMENT: *JD 7200 16R30 Maximerge II vacuum planter, 3BU boxes, Precision meters, liquid coulters, 400 gal liquid tank& pumps & 220 monitor, kept indoors, SN#H07200D655529 *Late model Sunflower 4510-15 22’ disk chisel, spring cushion disks, chisel shanks, SN#04510J20040055 *Wilrich 54’ 5 section field cultivator w/ 4 bar harrow, walking tandems around, wing gauge *Melroe 50’ 3 rank multiweeder *Herman 54’ 5 bar harrow w/d/p springs

REGULAR CATTLE SALES

every TUESDAY at 9 am ** March 14, 21 & 28 ** Mon. March 20th, Noon

Sheep and Goat with Small Animals & Holstein Calves

Mon. April 3rd, Noon

FENCE REMOVAL. Wire rolled, posts piled. Call 306-783-5639, 306-641-4255, BEV’S FISH & SEAFOOD LTD., buy diEbenezer, SK. rect, fresh fish: Pickerel, Northern Pike, SOLIDLOCK AND TREE ISLAND game wire Whitefish and Lake Trout. Seafood also and all accessories for installation. Heights available. Phone toll free 1-877-434-7477, from 26” to 120”. Ideal for elk, deer, bison, 306-763-8277, Prince Albert, SK. sheep, swine, cattle, etc. Tom Jensen ph/fax: 306-426-2305, Smeaton, SK.

GUARANTEED PRESSURE TREATED fence posts, lumber slabs and rails. Call Lehner Wood Preservers Ltd., ask for Ron 306-763-4232, Prince Albert, SK.

IN PURSUIT OF PERFECTION Bull Sale Thursday March 9th, at Spring Creek Ranch in Moosomin, SK. Offering 100 Red and Black Simmental, Red and Black Angus and Black Best of Beef bulls. Volume and Hwy #205, Grunthal • (204) 434-6519 loyalty customer discounts. For catalogue or more information contact Brian GRUNTHAL, MB. AGENT FOR T.E.A.M. MARKETING McCarthy 306-435-7527 or T Bar C Cattle Co. 306-220-5006. View catalogue on-line: www.buyagro.com PL#116061

4x4 pickup, A/C, tilt, cruise, p/w/l, 6.2L diesel, auto trans, only 48094 actual miles showing *2006 Forest River Wild Wood 38’ bumper hitch travel trailer w/ 2 push outs, full size fridge, bathroom, roof AC&patio door *2008 PJ 620 20’ flatbed trailer w/ 18’ bed, 2’ dovetail, ramps, 2- 7000lb axles *2014 JD Z655 zero turn mower, Kawasaki 27hp, 54” deck, only 89 hrs SPRAYER &CHEMICAL EQUIPMENT: *Summers Ultimate 110’ susp boom sprayer w/ 1250 gal tank, 200 gal flush, 16 gal mixer, 20” spacing, triple nozzle bodies, hyd pump, Raven 450 monitor, 120” adj axle & 380/90R46 single wheels, SN#E0996 *DMI 2800 16R30 liquid side dresser w/ Nutri Placer, 500 gal tank, ground drive pump, wave coulters & rear hitch *Yetter1600 gal nurse tank, all wheel steer, 200 gal aux tank & 18.4-26 tires *4000 gal & 2500 gal cone bottom poly tanks on steel skid w/ valves & accessories *6000 gal vertical poly tank w/ 3” valve

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ANL POLLED HEREFORDS ANNUAL SPRING BULL SALE with guest Brooks Farms, Sunday March 19th, 2:00 pm at the farm in Steelman, SK. Selling 25 yearling and two year old bulls and a select group of open baldie heifers. Wintering and delivery available. For a catalogue or more info contact Karl at 306-487-2670, Jeremy at 306- 485-8003 or T Bar C Cattle Co. at 306-220-5006. To view the catalogue online, go to www.buyagro.com. (PL #116061)

Bar H Land & Cattle Co. Bull Sale, WED., MAR-22ND at the Ranch, 42 - 2 year olds, 14 replacement open heifers & 10 select yearlings.

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Proudly Western simmental Bull sale Saturday March 18th, 1:00 pm at the Whitewood Auction Barn, Whitewood, SK. Selling 70 yearling, Red, Black and Fullblood Simmental and SimAngus bulls. Wintering and delivery available. For a catalogue or more info contact T Bar C Cattle Co. 306-220-5006. View the catalogue online at www.buyagro.com. (PL #116061)

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PUREBRED BLACK ANGUS yearling bulls, Sire H.A. Imagemaker 0415, $2000; Also big round bales - 2nd cut, $45, 1st cut $35, 1250 lbs. 204-886-2083, Teulon, MB. EDIE CREEK ANGUS has 46 Meaty, Moderate, Maternal, Black & Red Angus 2 year old bulls for sale. March 11th, Ashern Auction Mart at 1:00 PM will be our 10th Annual Sale! Easy calving, easy fleshing, developed as 2 year olds to breed more cows for more years! Great temperaments, many suitable for heifers. 204-232-1620, www.ediecreekangus.com REG. 2 YEAR OLD Black and Red Angus bulls. Will be semen tested, guaranteed and delivered. View catalogue online at www.reddiamondfarm.com Call Michael Becker, 204-348-2464, Whitemouth, MB.

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FORAGE BASED BLACK ANGUS BULLS. Virgin 2 year olds and herd sires available. Genetics with maternal and calving ease traits. 204-564-2540 or 204-773-6800, Shellmouth. www.nerbasbrosangus.com CRANBERRY CREEK ANGUS registered bulls. Sired by Kodiak, Angus Valley, Final Answer, Cranberry Creek Tiger. EPD and weights available. Hand fed for longevity. Semen tested, reg. transfer, delivered in May. Guaranteed breeders. Please call 204-534-2380 David and Jeanette Neufeld 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 Ranch, Dan Van Steelandt 204-665-2448, 204-522-0092; Matt 204-267-0706. www.vvvranch.com Melita, MB.

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., 204-470-0748. YEARLING ANGUS BULLS. Canadian bloodlines. Top quality. Phone 306-877-2014, ANDERSON’S FOUR BAR X RANCH & Dubuc, SK. MARTENS CATTLE CO. Annual Angus and Charolais Bull Sale. Monday April SOUTH VIEW RANCH has Black and Red 3rd, 1:00PM at the Spiritwood Stockyards, Angus 2 year old bulls. Ceylon, SK. Call Spiritwood, SK. Selling 30 Black Angus Shane 306-869-8074, Keith 306-454-2730. bulls and 30 Charolais bulls. All bulls are 50 BLACK ANGUS heifers with calves at semen tested. Wintering and delivery foot; Also 40 April/May calvers. available. For a catalogue or more info. 306-322-7905, Archerwill, SK. contact Kevin 306-883-7355, Sylvan 306-883-7967 or T Bar C Cattle Co. SELLING: BLACK ANGUS BULLS. Wayside 306-220-5006. View the catalogue online Angus, Henry and Bernie Jungwirth, 306-256-3607, Cudworth, SK. at: www.buyagro.com PL#116061.

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JOHNSON LIVESTOCK ANNUAL ANGUS Bull Sale, Thursday March 16th, 1:00PM at the ranch near Peebles, SK. Presenting 165 Black Angus bulls including extra age fall born and yearling bulls. Wintering and delivery available. For a catalogue or more information contact Andrew 306-736-7393 or T Bar C Cattle Co. 306-220-5006. To view catalogue on-line: www.buyagro.com and on sale day, watch and bid online at: www.dlms.ca PL#116061. BLACK PEARL ANGUS Bull & Female Sale, Sunday March 12th, 2:00PM at the Edwards Livestock Centre, Tisdale, SK. Selling yearling & 2 yr. old bulls and select open heifers. Females sell with a young incentive program. Payment plan, wintering and delivery available. For catalogue or more information call or T Bar C Cattle Co. 306-220-5006. View catalogue on-line at: www.buyagro.com Watch and bid on-line GOOD QUALITY PB Black Angus 2 yr. old at: www.dlms.ca PL#116061 bulls, semen tested and guaranteed breeders. Phone David or Pat 306-963-2639 or 36th ANNUAL EARLY SUNSET RANCH Angus & Simmental Bull & Female Sale. 306-963-7739, Imperial, SK. “Only the Good Ones will Sell” New Sale 30 BLACK ANGUS 2 year old bulls. Calving date: March 25th, 2017 1:00PM at the ease and performance lines. Board and de- farm near Edam, SK. Offering 65 lots: 21 livery available. Rob Garner 306-946-7946, yearling Angus bulls; 17 yearling Simmental bulls; 15 open Angus females; 12 open Simpson, SK. Simmental females. Contact Jim Grant 306-441-3590 or Rob Holowaychuk, OBI 780-916-2628. View catalogue on-line at: www.cattlemanagement.ca. Online bidding with: www.dlms.ca CRESCENT CREEK ANGUS 19th Annual Bull and Female Sale, Saturday, April 1st, 2017, 1:00 PM, Goodeve, SK. Selling 55 Black Angus yearling bulls and 42 top cut open replacement heifers. All bulls semen and performance tested. For video or catalogues visit: www.crescentcreekangus.com Call Wes 306-876-4420 or 306-728-8284; Rob 780-916-2628.

WILKINRIDGE STOCK FARM has for sale a good selection of Red Angus and MaineAnjou yearling and 2 year old bulls. We are selling by Private Treaty from the yard. All bulls semen tested and can be delivered. DOUBLE ‘F’ CATTLE CO. 8th Annual Bull Call Sid at 204-373-2631, Ridgeville, MB. Sale, March 30th, 2:00 PM at Heartland View catalogue and videos online at Livestock, Prince Albert, SK. Selling 50 www.wilkinridge.blogspot.ca rugged Black Angus bulls and an elite group of replacement heifers. Kelly Feige RED AND BLACK Angus coming 2 yr old 306-747-2376, 306-747-7498. Catalogue bulls. Semen tested. Guaranteed breeders. Delivered when you want them. Phone online after Mar 1. www.doublefcattle.com 204-278-3372, 204-861-0060, Inwood, MB BRED HEIFERS due to calve in April, bred REG. 2 YEAR OLD Red and Black Angus to easy calving Angus bulls, preg checked. bulls. Will be semen tested, guaranteed 306-287-3900, 306-287-8006, Englefeld, and delivered. View catalogue online at SK. www.skinnerfarms.ca www.reddiamondfarm.com Phone Michael Becker, 204-348-2464, Whitemouth, MB. BLACK ANGUS BULLS, two year olds, semen tested, guaranteed breeders. Delivery RED ANGUS PUREBRED 2 year old bulls. available. 306-287-3900, 306-287-8006, Open heifers also available. Contact DBM Angus Farms at Holland, MB., Brian Englefeld, SK. www.skinnerfarms.ca 204-526-0942 or David 204-723-0288. BLACK ANGUS YEARLING and 2 year old F BAR & ASSOCIATES Angus bulls for bulls on moderate growing ration, perfor- sale. Choose from 20 two year old and mance info. available. Adrian or Brian and yearling Red and Black Angus bulls. Great Elaine Edwards, Valleyhills Angus, Glaslyn, genetics, easy handling, semen tested, deSK. call 306-441-0946, 306-342-4407. livery available. Call for sales list. Inquiries www.valleyhillsangus.com and visitors are welcome! Call Allen & Merilyn Staheli, 204-448-2124, Eddystone, 19th ANNUAL 49th PARALLEL Black Angus MB. E-mail: amstaheli@inethome.ca Bull Sale, Monday, March 27th 2017, 1:00PM, Mankota, SK. On offer: 80 year- SOUTH VIEW RANCH Red and Black ling bulls; 10 Purebred open replacement Angus Bull Sale, Thursday April 13th. heifers; 75 commercial open replacement Offering 90+ Red and Black Angus yearheifers. For more information or catalogue ling bulls. Performance data, semen testcontact Glendar Angus 306-478-7722 or ed. Phone Shane 306-869-8074 or Keith 306-454-2730, Ceylon, SK. Ross River Ranch 306-741-6251. 25TH TOP CUT BLACK ANGUS Bull Sale, Friday, March 24, 12:30 PM CST at Cowtown Livestock Exchange, Maple Creek, SK. On offer 75- 2 yr. old bulls and 24 yearling bulls. 100 quality Commercial replacement heifers. For info. contact: Craig Angus 306-622-2021; Bear Creek Angus 306-558-0011; Hawkeye Ranching Co. Ltd., 306-622-2632; Forbes Angus, 306-558-2063. Catalogue at BuyAgro.com BASKM ANGUS is selling 5 two year olds and 1 yearling bull in the Tri-N Charolais and Guest Bull Sale 2:00 PM, DST, Saturday, April 1st, Heartland Livestock, Virden, MB. View catalogue and videos online at bylivestock.com Matt Ginter 204-721-4805 PUREBRED BLACK ANGUS long yearling bulls, replacement heifers, AI service. Meadow Ridge Enterprises, 306-373-9140 or 306-270-6628, Saskatoon, SK. TRIPLE J FARMS 9th Annual Black Angus Bull Sale, Wednesday March 29th, 1:00PM at the farm, Whitewood, SK. (12 mi. S of Whitewood on Hwy #9), offering 60 yearling Black Angus bulls. For a catalogue or more info. contact Brad and/or Sharon Jeannot 306-735-7760, Ben Wright 519-374-3335 or T Bar C Cattle Co. 306-220-5006. View the catalogue online at: www.buyagro.com PL#116061. Sale day watch and bid on-line at: www.dlms.ca 9th Annual IMPACT Angus & Charolais Bulls Sale, Saturday March 25th, 1:30PM at Saskatoon Livestock Sales. 50 Black & Red Angus yearling bulls. For a catalogue or more info. contact Randy Tetzlaff at 306-944-2734, Jason George at 306-567-7939 or T Bar C Cattle Co. 306-220-5006. View the catalogue online at: www.buyagro.com PL#116061. SOUTH SASK SIMMENTAL & ANGUS Annual Bull Sale, Monday March 13th, 1:00PM, Johnstone Auction Mart, Moose Jaw, SK. Selling 70 Black & Red Angus bulls and Red, Black and Fullblood Simmental. Wintering and delivery available. For more information or a catalogue phone T Bar C Cattle Co. 306-220-5006. View catalogue at: www.buyagro.com PL#116061.

MCTAVISH FARMS CHAROLAIS and Red Angus Bull Sale with Charla Moore Farms, Tuesday, March 14, 1:30 PM, at the farm, Moosomin, SK. 41 Charolais yearlings and 3 two year olds; 14 Red Angus yearlings. View videos and catalogue online at: www.mctavishfarms.ca. Contact Jared at: 306-435-9842.

HUNTER CHAROLAIS BULL SALE, Thursday, April 6th, 1:30 PM DST, at the farm, Roblin, MB. Offering 40 yearling bulls from over 30 years of breeding. Most are polled, some red factor. Also 5 Polled Hereford yearling bulls. These are top quality, quiet, good haired bulls that will calve well and then add performance. Plus 10 Charolais cross open heifers. View cataHOWE RED ANGUS & Whitecap/Rosso logue/ videos www.huntercharolais.com Charolais Bull Sale. April 5th, 2017, or call Doug 204-937-2531. 1:00PM, 8 miles South of Moose Jaw on #2 Hwy, 1.5 miles East on Baildon grid. TRI-N CHAROLAIS AND GUEST BASKM Selling 35 Red Angus plus 47 two year old Angus Bull Sale, 2:00 PM, DST, Saturday, Charolais and 25 yearling Charolais. Con- April 1st, Heartland Livestock, Virden, MB. tact Darwin 306-690-8916, Kelly Offering 46 Charolais yearlings, most are 306-693-2163 or Mike 306-631-8779. polled, many red factor with calving ease and hair. Also selling 6 Black Angus two SOUTH SASK SIMMENTAL & ANGUS year olds and yearling. View catalogue and Annual Bull Sale, Monday March 13th, videos online at bylivestock.com or call 1:00PM, Johnstone Auction Mart, Moose Merv Nykoliation, 204-851-2290. Jaw, SK. Selling 70 Red & Black Angus bulls and Red, Black and Fullblood Simmental. Wintering and delivery available. For more information or a catalogue phone T Bar C Cattle Co. 306-220-5006. View catalogue at: www.buyagro.com PL#116061. 20th ANNUAL TRIPLE ‘A’ BULL SALE, Saturday April 1st, 1:00PM CST at the Johnstone Auction Mart, Moose Jaw, SK. On offer 85 Red and Black Angus yearling bulls, performance tested. For a catalogue or more info contact T Bar C Cattle Co. 306-220-5006. View the catalogue online at: www.buyagro.com PL#116061. Sale day watch and bid on-line at: www.dlms.ca 9th Annual IMPACT Angus & Charolais Bulls Sale, Saturday March 25th, 1:30PM at Saskatoon Livestock Sales. 50 Red & Black Angus yearling bulls. For a catalogue or more info. contact Randy Tetzlaff at 306-944-2734 or T Bar C Cattle Co. 306-220-5006. View the catalogue online at: www.buyagro.com PL#116061.

BELLEVUE BLONDS has an excellent group of performance and semen tested polled PB Blonde yearling bulls for sale. Reasonably priced. Marcel 204-379-2426 or 204-745-7412, Haywood, MB. POLLED YEARLING BLONDE BULLS for sale, Estevan, SK. area. Phone 306-634-2174 or cell 306-421-6987.

PUREBRED CHAROLAIS BULLS: 1.5 year olds and yearlings, white and red factor, some good for heifers, semen tested. Guaranteed and delivered. R+G McDonald Livestock, 204-466-2883 or 204-724-2811, Sidney, MB. 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 SOUTH VIEW RANCH has Red and Black suitable for heifers. Shop early for best seAngus 2 year old bulls. Ceylon, SK. Call lection. Visit the farm or on the web at: Shane 306-869-8074, Keith 306-454-2730. www.defoortstockfarm.com Phone Gord or VIDEOS: WWW.DKFANGUS.CA Select Sue at 204-743-2109, Cypress River, MB. now. Get later. Great selection. Superior SUNNY RIDGE STOCK FARM has for quality. DKF Red And Black Angus bulls sale by private treaty yearling Charolais at DKF Ranch, anytime. Gladmar, SK. bulls, all are white, sired by calving ease Scott Fettes 306-815-7023; Dwayne bulls. Bulls are semen tested and come 306-969-4506. with our guarantee. Call 204-824-2115. KENRAY RANCH RED ANGUS BULLS: PUREBRED POLLED CHAROLAIS Bulls, 40 responsibly developed, fully guaranteed good disposition, good hair and good feet. yearling bulls available. 30+ years in busi- Easy calving (Bluegrass’ grandsons) - 1 ness. Open house March 25th. On-line sale three year old, 1 two year old and 1 yearApril 5th - 6th. www.DVAuctions.com For ling (good bulls). Will be semen tested and more info. contact Sheldon 306-452-7545 guaranteed. K.E.H. Charolais, or Ray 306-452-7447, Redvers, SK. E-mail: 204-748-1024, Virden, MB. Keith Hagan. www.kenrayranch.com REGISTERED CHAROLAIS BULLS, 2 year ARM RIVER RED ANGUS has on offer olds and yearlings. Polled, horned, some yearling and 2 year old bulls sired by Red red. Quiet hand fed, hairy bulls. 40+ head Cockburn Patriot 12R, Red Golden Eagle available. Wilf at Cougar Hill Ranch Yosemite 6A, NRA Dateline 109Y (Black 306-728-2800, 306-730-8722, Melville, SK Red gene carrier) Red 6 Mile Summit 467Z and grandsons of Canadian World Angus GOOD QUALITY YEARLING and 2 year old Forum Reserve Champion “Red Lazy MC Charolais bulls. Mostly AI sired. Semen Smash 41 N.” Arm River Red Angus bulls tested. Some Red Factors. Will feed until are selected from cows that calve unas- breeding time. Contact Bar H Charolais, sisted. They are born easy with a will to Grenfell, SK. Kevin Haylock, 306-697-2901 live, the genetics to grow and the quality or 306-697-2988. to sell. Select your next herd sire from HORSESHOE E CHAROLAIS 19th Annual central Sask Red Angus bull supplier in our Bull Sale, Saturday March 11th, 2:00 PM, 31st year. 306-567-4702, Davidson, SK Johnstone Auction Mart, Moose Jaw, SK. 20 RED ANGUS 2 yr old bulls. Calving ease On offer 70 bulls, yearlings and 2 yr. olds. and maternal lines. Board and delivery All bulls semen tested. Delivery available. Layne and Paula Evans at 306-252-2246, avail. Rob Garner 306-946-7946, Simpson Kenaston, SK. Bid online with DLMS. View RED ANGUS BULLS, two year olds, se- catalogue: www.horseshoeecharolais.com men tested, guaranteed breeders. Delivery available. 306-287-3900, 306-287-8006, JTA DIAMOND CHAROLAIS BULL SALE 1:00PM on the farm, Saturday, April 1st, Englefeld, SK. www.skinnerfarms.ca 2017. 39 bulls, tan and whites; 11 two BRED HEIFERS due to calve in April, bred year olds and 28 yearlings. Avg. weaning to easy calving Angus bulls, preg checked. weight 796 lbs. No creep. Yearlings $3000 306-287-3900, 306-287-8006, Englefeld, and up; 2 yr. olds start at $4250. Will keep until May 1st. Must be insured. For more SK. www.skinnerfarms.ca info. call Jerome and Cindy Tremblay RED ANGUS BULLS with excellent hair and 306-394-4406, Courval, SK. exceptional feet. Rugged cow bulls and beefy heifer bulls. EKW Red Angus, Elmer CREEK’S EDGE PUREBRED Charolais bulls for sale off the farm. 60 yearlings and 6 Wiebe, 306-381-3691, Hague, SK. two year olds. We welcome you to our bull COMMERCIAL 2 YR old Red Angus heifer pen anytime. Also selling purebred Charobulls and performance bulls. 38+ cm lais replacement heifers. Please phone scrottles. Perfect breeding condition. Stephen 306-279-2033 or 306-279-7709, Contact Harv Verishine 306-283-4666, Yellow Creek, SK. View all our bulls online 306-281-5424 cel, Langham SK. www.creeksedgecharolais.ca RED WHITE TAN Charolais bulls, yearling and two year olds, Canyon Timeout, and Landmark bloodlines, semen tested and delivered. Wheatheart Charolais, Rosetown, SK., 306-882-6444 or 306-831-9369

COW-BOYS Angus Bull & Female Sale Friday March 24, 1:00PM, Virden, MB. Selling 90 Red and Black Angus bulls, as well as a select group of purebred heifer calves, presented by RamRod Cattle Co., CorVet Cattle Co. and Fraser Farms. Wintering and delivery available. For catalogue or more information contact Tony Dekeyser 204-264-0270, Jeff Fraser 204-522-5964, Corey Jones at 204-264-0444 or T Bar C Cattle Co. 306-220-5006. View catalogue on-line at: www.buyagro.com and on sale 27TH ANNUAL NORTHERN Progress Bull day, watch and bid on-line at: Sale, Friday, April 7th, Saskatoon Livestock Sales, Saskatoon. 1:30 PM. Featuring 40 www.dlms.ca PL#116061. yearling (31 Red, 9 Black) and 20 2 yr. old HOLLINGER Land & Cattle 5th Annual Red Angus bulls. Lots of calving ease bulls Bull and Female Sale, Monday March with performance. RSL Red Angus, Battle20th, 1:00 PM at the ranch, Neudorf, SK. ford, SK., 306-937-2880 or 306-441-5010. Offering 40 Black Angus yearling bulls, 11 RED ANGUS YEARLING and 2 year old purebred females and select pens of open bulls on moderate growing ration, perforcommercial heifers. For more information mance info. available. Adrian or Brian and or a catalogue contact Chad 306-331-0302 Elaine Edwards, Valleyhills Angus, Glaslyn, or T Bar C Cattle Co. 306-220-5006. View SK. call 306-441-0946, 306-342-4407. catalogue on-line at: www.buyagro.com www.valleyhillsangus.com and on sale day, watch and bid on-line at www.dlms.ca PL#116061. DIAMOND W 15th ANNUAL BULL SALE, Tuesday, March 21st, 1:30 PM DST, Valley 20th ANNUAL TRIPLE ‘A’ BULL SALE, Livestock, Minitonas, MB. Offering 47 Saturday April 1st, 1:00PM CST at the Charolais yearling and 2 year olds, many Johnstone Auction Mart, Moose Jaw, SK. polled, some red factor, 21 Red and Black On offer 85 Black and Red Angus yearling Angus 2 year olds and yearlings. Sound, bulls, performance tested. For a catalogue semen tested with delivery avail. For cataor more info contact T Bar C Cattle Co. logues and info., contact Orland or Ivan 306-220-5006. View the catalogue online Walker, 306-865-3953. Sale broadcast live at: www.buyagro.com PL#116061. Sale on www.dlms.ca Catalogue online at: www.bylivestock.com day watch and bid on-line at: www.dlms.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 3rd ANNUAL ELITE GENETICS Bull Sale. www.starpfarms.com Call Glen and Ryan Manitoba’s largest Hereford bull offering. Bender, Neudorf, SK. 306-728-8613 and March 22nd, 2017, 1:00 PM at the RSK 306-748-2876 or Rayleen 306-231-3933. Farms Sale Barn. Located 5 miles North of Douglas, MB. Including yearling Hereford bulls, select herdsires and pens of Hereford influence females. For more info. call RSK Farms at 204-573-9529 or Leveldale Polled Herefords at 204-763-4343.

HOLMES POLLED HEREFORDS have a large selection of yearling bulls. Some bred for top performance, some bred more for calving ease. Buying bulls off the farm WILGENBUSCH Charolais 14th Annual so you can see their Dams makes good North of the 49th Bull Sale, on Monday, sense. Call Jay Holmes, 306-524-2762, WHO’S YOUR DADDY’S 14th Annual Bull April 3rd, 1:00 PM at the farm, Halbrite, 306-746-7170, Semans, SK. Sale will be selling 62 Shorthorn bulls, 2 yr SK. The largest Charolais bull sale in Sask. olds and yearlings and 8 open replacement offers a top set of bulls that are sound, heifers, on April 6, 2017 at the Saskatoon good haired and guaranteed to work. SellLivestock Sales, Saskatoon, SK. Richard ing 20 two year old and 80 yearling bulls, Moellenbeck 306-287-7904, Carl Lehmann most are polled, some red factor. Sale on306-232-3511 or Scot Muri 306-741-6833. line at dlms.ca. View videos and catalogue View catalogue: www.muridale.com Online at: wilgenbuschcharolais.com. For more bidding at www.dlms.ca info. or a catalogue call Craig Wilgenbusch at 306-458-7482. PLEASANT DAWN CHAROLAIS 15th Annual Bull Sale, Saturday, March 18, 2:00 PM, Heartland Livestock, Virden, MB. All polled, some red factor, offering 57 yearlings bulls. Wintering, delivery and sight unseen purchase program available. Bred for calving ease with growth, hair and soundness. Sale broadcast live on www.DLMS.ca. Call Tully or Trent Hatch 204-855-2402 or 204-855-3078. Catalogue & videos www.pleasantdawn.com

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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 HTA CHAROLAIS AND GUEST RAMMER Charolais Bull Sale, Wednesday, March 22, 1:00 PM. Beautiful Plains Ag Complex, WILSON-LEES VALUE ADDED Bull Neepawa, MB. 53 yearling bulls, most are Sale, Friday April 7th, 2:00PM in Kisbey, polled, some red factor with good disposi- SK. Offering 70 Hereford yearling & 2 yr tions. These are the best in performance old bulls All bulls are semen tested and vet genetics. Live Broadcast at www.dlms.ca inspected. Delivery available. For a cataCall Shawn Airey 204-724-8823, Matthew logue or more info. contact T Bar C Cattle Ramsey 204-365-0976. Catalogue online Co. 306-220-5006. View the catalogue online at: www.buyagro.com PL#116061. at: www.htacharolais.com. ANL POLLED HEREFORDS ANNUAL Bull Sale with guest Brooks Farms, Sunday March 19th, 2:00PM at the farm in Steelman, SK. Selling 25 yearling and 2 yr. old bulls and a select group of open Baldie heifers. Wintering and delivery available. For more information or a catalogue contact Karl at 306-487-2670, Jeremy at 306-485-8003 or T Bar C Cattle Co. 306-220-5006. View catalogue on-line at: MCTAVISH FARMS CHAROLAIS and Red www.buyagro.com PL#116061. Angus Bull Sale with Charla Moore Farms, Tuesday, March 14, 1:30 PM, at the farm, Moosomin, SK. 41 Charolais yearlings and 3 two year olds; 14 Red Angus yearlings. View videos and catalogue online at: FRESH AND SPRINGING heifers for sale. www.mctavishfarms.ca. Contact Jared at: Cows and quota needed. We buy all classes of slaughter cattle-beef and dairy. R&F 306-435-9842. Livestock Inc. Bryce Fisher, Warman, SK. DIAMOND W 15TH Annual Bull Sale, Phone 306-239-2298, cell 306-221-2620. Tuesday, March 21st, 1:30 PM DST, Valley Livestock, Minitonas, MB. Offering 47 Charolais yearling and 2 year olds, many polled, some red factor, 21 Red and Black Angus 2 year old and yearlings. Sound, se- SPRINGER LIMOUSIN has very quiet 2 yr men tested with delivery available. For old and yearling Purebred Limousin bulls. catalogues and info. contact Orland or Red or Black. Call Merv at 306-272-4817 Ivan Walker 306-865-3953. Sale broadcast or 306-272-0144, Foam Lake, SK. live on www.dlms.ca. Catalogue online at: GOOD SELECTION OF stout red and black www.bylivestock.com Limousin bulls with good dispositions, ELDER CHAROLAIS 7th Annual Bull Sale. calving ease. Qually-T Limousin, Rose ValThursday, March 23rd, 1:30 PM, at the ley, SK. 306-322-7563 or 306-322-7554. farm, Coronach, SK. 40 yearling bulls most are polled, some red factor. Top quality POLLED RED AND Black Limousin 2 year bulls that will calve and then give you the old bulls. Board and delivery available. Rob performance you want. Ron 306-267-4986 Garner, Simpson, SK., 306-946-7946. or Mike 306-267-7730. View catalogue CIRCLE T LIMOUSIN purebred Red and and videos at: www.eldercharolais.com Black performance tested bulls. GuaranWHITECAP/ROSSO CHAROLAIS and teed, semen tested, by trade leading sires. Howe Red Angus Bull Sale. April 5th, 306-634-8536, 306-634-4621, Estevan, SK 2017, 1:00PM, 8 miles South of Moose Jaw, on #2 Hwy, 1.5 miles East on Baildon KEN-DOC LIMOUSIN selling polled bulls grid. Selling 47 two year old Charolais and at the Prairie Gold Limousin Bull Sale, Sas25 yearling Charolais, plus 35 Red Angus. katoon Livestock Sales, March 24th, 2017. Contact Darwin 306-690-8916, Kelly These are thick, deep, quiet bulls. Contact 306-693-2163 or Mike 306-631-8779. Ken Gillies, 306-221-1159, Saskatoon, SK. 9th Annual IMPACT Angus & Charolais STOUT YEARLING and 2 yr. old Limousin Bulls Sale, Saturday March 25th, 1:30PM bulls, polled, horned, red, black. Quiet at Saskatoon Livestock Sales. Selling 40 bulls w/great performance. Short Grass Charolais bulls. For a catalogue or more Limousin, 306-773-7196, Swift Current SK info. contact Mike McAvoy at 306-241-1975 or T Bar C Cattle Co. 306-220-5006. View the catalogue online at: www.buyagro.com PL#116061. WILKINRIDGE STOCK FARM has for sale a good selection of Maine-Anjou and Red Angus yearling and 2 year old bulls. We POLLED YEARLING and 2 year old bulls, are selling by Private Treaty from the yard. quiet, good haired. Call Selin’s Gelvieh All bulls semen tested and can be delivered. Call Sid at 204-373-2631, Ridgeville, 306-793-4568, Stockholm, SK. MB. View catalogue and videos online at 2nd ANNUAL FLADELAND LIVESTOCK www.wilkinridge.blogspot.ca Bull Sale, Wednesday March 15, 2017, 1:30PM at Johnstone Auction Mart, Moose 2 YR. OLD AND YEARLING BULLS, calvJaw, SK. Selling 34 Red and Black yearling ing ease and performance. Vet inspected. Gelbvieh bulls. Call Del 306-869-8123 or Guaranteed. Will feed and deliver. Melfort, Clint 306-861-5654. View catalogue and SK. 306-921-7175, 306-752-3808, videos at: www.fladelandlivestock.com mspratt@sasktel.net donarofarms.com STEPPLER FARMS 6TH Annual Charolais Bull Sale, Sunday, March 12, 1:00 PM, Steppler Sale Barn, Miami, MB. 65 yearlings and 20 two year olds, sound, good haired and thick, most are polled. Sale broadcast at www.dlms.ca. For catalogue or info. contact Andre Steppler, cell 204-750-1951. View videos and catalogue online at: www.stepplerfarms.com

MANITOU MAINE-ANJOU BULLS. Best selection of the real Maine bulls in Canada. Gary Graham, 306-823-3432, Marsden, SK. grahamgs@sasktel.net

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. PRAIRIE DISTINCTION CHAROLAIS Bull Sale, Tuesday, March 28th, Neepawa, MB. Ag Society. 17 two year olds and 45 yearlings from 7 Manitoba breeders. Sale on- 17TH ANNUAL SASKATOON Gelbvieh Bull line at: www.dlms.ca. View catalogue at: and Female Sale, Saturday, March 18, www.bylivestock.com or ph. 306-536-4261 2017, Saskatoon Livestock Sales. Pre-sale viewing and customer appreciation Friday, CEDARLEA FARMS GIT R DONE Bull March 17, 2017. Gelbvieh bulls add Sale, Tuesday, April 4, 1:00 PM, at the pounds at weaning, feed efficiency, and Windy Willow Angus farm, Hodgeville, SK. superior maternal strength. Selling 40 50 Charolais yearlings sell. Most are stout polled red and black yearling PB and polled, some red factor. Bulls that will balancer Gelbvieh bulls and select females. calve well, give you added performance, Sale can be viewed online via DLMS. For hair and docility. Also 75 Black and Red more info. and catalogue: Darcy Angus bulls and a group of open Angus 306-865-2929 or 306-865-7859, or Darrell heifers from Windy Willows. Garner or Lori 780-581-0077, www.gelbviehworld.com or Deobald, 306-677-2589. View videos and sales consultant Kirk Hurlburt catalogue online: www.cedarleafarms.com 306-222-8210. www.stonegatefarms.ca MACMILLAN CHAROLAIS Purebred reg. yearling bulls available. Bred for growth, easy keeping and market demand. Thick bulls with good feet, lots of hair and very quiet. Bulls are semen tested and can be kept until May 1. Call Lorna 306-227-2774 or 306-931-2893, Saskatoon, SK.

POLLED HEREFORD AND BLACK Angus bulls bred for calving ease, feed efficiency, fertility and longevity. Semen tested and delivery available. Call Don Guilford, 204-873-2430, Clearwater, MB.

EXCELLENT SELECTION of 2 year old bulls. Fed for service not for show; 2 herdsires. Polled herefords since 1950. Erwin Lehmann 306-232-4712, Rosthern, SK.

POLLED SALERS BULLS on farm and at MB. Test Station (Sale Date April 1). BW from 77 lbs. Strong growth and maternal milk traits. Semen tested, guaranteed. Can arrange delivery. Ken at 204-762-5512, Lundar, MB. www.sweetlandsalers.com PB REGISTERED Red or Black yearling bulls and replacement heifers. Elderberry Farm Salers, Parkside, SK., 306-747-3302.

REGISTERED POLLED ROAN 2 year old bull used on heifers. Reason for selling, need different bloodline. Wintering at Douglas Bull Test Station. $3000. Phone 204-436-3201, Elm Creek, MB. POLLED PB BULLS. Will be halter broke and semen tested. Yearlings and one 2 year old. Moderate birthweight built for calving ease. Call Uphill Shorthorns, 204-764-2663 cell, 204-365-7155 res. Hamiota, MB. rgray4@mymts.net

45 Red & Black Simmental, Fleck Fullblood & SimAngus Beef Bulls + Purebred Open Heifers. 1pm Tues, March 14, Killarney Auction Mart, Killarney, MB. For catalogues & video www. bouchardlivestock.com. Sale will be broadcast live on www.dlms. ca Visit the farms for your chance to win a $500 bull purchase credit. Gordon Jones Simmentals (204) 535-2273, Silver Lake Farms (204) 825-8012. donalee@midcan.com

POLLED YEARLING AND 2 YEAR OLD Simmental bulls, Reds and Blacks. Bulls are fully guaranteed, semen tested and insured until delivery. Call Ray Cormier, 204-736-2608, La Salle, MB. and visit our website: www.riverbankfarms.com PIZZEY SIMMENTAL is selling at the farm yearling and 2 year old Red, Black and full Fleckvieh bulls, moderate BW. Call Calvin 204-847-2055, Fox Warren, MB.

WLB LIVESTOCK BEEF BULL SALE, Black/Red Simmental and Polled Hereford, yearling and two year old beef bulls. March 21, 2:00 PM, CST at the farm, 6 miles N, 1 mile E, 1/2 mile N of Douglas, MB. Call Bill Biglieni, 204-763-4697, 204-729-7925. Videos online: www.wlblivestock.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 306-231-9758, Humboldt, SK. FULLBLOOD FLECKVIEH and Black PB yearling bulls, reasonable birthweights, $3500. Curtis Mattson 306-944-4220 Meacham SK RED AND BLACK Purebred and commercial Simmental replacement heifers. Bill or Virginia Peters, 306-237-9506, Perdue, SK. 2 YR. OLD black bulls- yearling Red, Black and full-blood bulls. Moderate BW. Bill or Virginia Peters, 306-237-9506, Perdue, SK. FULLBLOOD & PUREBRED yearling bulls for sale, moderate BW, pail fed oats and free choice hay. 306-386-7342, Meota, SK. PAINT ‘EM BLACK 2nd Annual Bull and Female Sale March 22, 2017 1:00PM at Cowtown Livestock, Maple Creek, SK. Presented by Herter Simmentals 403-878-6541 with Townview Farms 306-297-7517. Online catalogue at: hertersimmentals.com PROUDLY WESTERN SIMMENTAL Bull Sale, Saturday March 18th, 1:00PM at the Whitewood Auction Barn, Whitewood, SK. Selling 70 yearling Red, Black & Fullblood Simmental and SimmAngus cross bulls. Wintering and Delivery available. For catalogues or more info. contact T Bar C Cattle Co. 306-220-5006. View catalogue on-line: www.buyagro.com PL#116061. 18th ANNUAL KUNTZ-MCINTOSH-SAJ Simmental Bull Sale. Tuesday March 14th, 1:00PM CST, Lloydminster Exhibition Grounds. 65 yearling Red, Black, Fullblood and full Fleckvieh Simmental bulls. Wintering and delivery available. For more info. contact Trevor Kuntz 306-441-1308, Blair McIntosh 306-441-7755, Stuart Jamieson 306-397-2708 or T Bar C Cattle Co. 306-220-5006. Watch and bid on-line at: www.dlms.ca and View catalogue on-line at: www.buyagro.com PL#116061. 13th ANNUAL Wheatland Cattle Co. Bull Sale. Thursday, March 23rd, 2:00PM at the farm, Bienfait, SK. Offering Black & Red Simmental, SimmAngus and Angus bulls. As well as commercial heifers. For more information or a catalogue contact Vern at 306-421-2297 or T Bar C Cattle Co. 306-220-5006. View the catalogue online at: www.buyagro.com PL#116061. SOUTH SASK SIMMENTAL & ANGUS Annual Bull Sale, Monday March 13th, 1:00PM, Johnstone Auction Mart, Moose Jaw, SK. Selling 70 Red, Black and Fullblood Simmental and Red & Black Angus bulls. Wintering and delivery available. For more information or a catalogue phone T Bar C Cattle Co. 306-220-5006. View catalogue at: www.buyagro.com PL#116061.

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10 BRED HEIFERS, calving April and May CANVAS COVERED TEAM WAGON, bred Speckle Park, 1200 lbs. plus, full herd 5x12’, rubber tires, 5th wheel steering, health. Ph 204-365-0066, Shoal Lake, MB. front brakes, 6’ standing room, outside storage cupboards, $2000. Pics avail on YEARLING SPECKLE PARK bulls sired by request. 204-268-1459, Beausejour, MB. RH Yager 99Y; and a 6 year old herdsire. 306-877-2014, Dubuc, SK. JOHN DEERE SANTA Cutter Sleigh, made in 1900’s, always shedded, $2500; JD cusTHE SUPREME SPECKLE PARK Bull & tom made harness, used only in parades, Female Sale, Saturday April 8th, 2:00PM $2500; Misc. horse items, double tree’s, at Saskatoon Livestock Sales, Saskatoon, sleigh poles, bells, etc. 204-773-0191, SK. Selling Speckle Park yearling & 2 yr old Rossburn, MB. bulls with a select group of females. These genetics are being offered by Notta Ranch, Spots ‘N Sprouts, Revenworth Cattle and Guests. For more info. or a catalogue contact T Bar C Cattle Co. 306-220-5006. View the catalogue online at: www.buyagro.com PL#116061. Sale day watch and bid online at: www.liveauctions.tv SHEEP AND GOAT SALE, Heartland Livestock, Prince Albert, Friday, April 7th, 11:00 AM. Call 306-763-8463 to pre-book.

SHARE YOUR LIFE, as it’s meant to be! FISHING LODGE/MOTEL. Find a sincere relationship with our help. Cranberry Portage, MB. Candlelight Matchmakers. Confidential, rural, photos/profiles to selected matches. Local, affordable. Serving MB, SK, NW-ON. candlelightmatchmakers@gmail.com 204-343-2475. WOULD YOU love to marry a rancher? Looking for a fit country gal who would enjoy a farm life. Successful North Central Alberta cattle/grain rancher, 53 yrs., 5’10, fit, loves outdoors, sports, fishing, rodeos, golf and travel. Tell me all about yourself and include a photo. Please reply to: greatcatch@mymts.net DO YOU KNOW an amazing single guy who shouldn’t be? Camelot Introductions has been successfully matching people for over 22 years. In-person interviews by Intuitive Matchmaker in MB and SK. www.camelotintroductions.com or phone 306-978-LOVE (5683).

(5) 2nd LITTER SOWS, exposed to boar mid Nov, $350 now, $400 March 1st; Pigs for butchering. 306-867-8249, Outlook, SK

ALLEMAND RANCHES REGISTERED Texas Longhorn bulls and ropers. Shaunavon, SK. Daryl 306-297-8481 or Bob 306-297-7078

WANTED: BUTCHER HOGS SOWS AND BOARS FOR EXPORT

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H. S. KNILL TRANSPORT, est. 1933, specializing in purebred livestock transportation. Providing weekly pick up and delivery service across Canada/USA and Mexico. Gooseneck service available in Ontario, Quebec and USA. US and Canada customs bonded carrier. Call 1-877-442-3106, fax 519-442-1122, hsknill@pppoe.ca or www.hsknilltransport.com 155 King Edward St., Paris, ON. N3L 0A1. 250 TOP QUALITY bred heifers and 300 2nd calvers, start calving April 1st. All heifers preg. checked, pelt measured and full live vaccination program going to breed. Bred to Red and Black Angus. 204-325-2416, Manitou, MB.

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! Guaranteed prompt payment! 514-643-4447, Winnipeg, MB. BUYING ELK for local and international meat markets. Call us for competitive pricing and easy marketing. Phone Ian at 204-848-2498 or 204-867-0085.

WANT THE ORGANIC ADVANTAGE? Contact an organic Agrologist at Pro-Cert for information on organic farming: prospects, transition, barriers, benefits, certification and marketing. Call 306-382-1299, Saskatoon, SK. or info@pro-cert.org

60 ACRES LAND FOR RENT: Organic designation pending! 30 miles North of Winnipeg on paved Petersfield Road, between Provincial Hwy #8 and #9. Contact 204-731-4464.

REG. GERMAN SHEPHERD pups, 1st shots, microchipped, vet checked, ready Mar. 22, $1100. 306-287-4063, Englefeld, SK.

Bioriginal Food & Science Corp. is actively purchasing: • Organic Flax Seed • Organic Hemp Seed and; • Borage Seed (from the 2016 crop year)

70 EXCELLENT QUALITY 850-900lbs. replacement heifers, Red and Black Angus with some Simmental influence, all vaccinations, $1300/choice or $1250/take all. Will feed until April. 204-825-2799 or 204-825-8340 cell. Pilot Mound, MB.

KELLN SOLAR SUMMER/WINTER WATERING System, provides water in remote areas, improves water quality, increases pasture productivity, extends dugout life. St. Claude/Portage, 204-379-2763.

We are also contracting for the upcoming growing season.

CUSTOM CATTLE GRAZING on former PFRA community pastures in Etherbert, MacCreary and Lenswood. Call Terence Caumartin 204-278-3515.

INTERMEDIATE WHEAT/GRASS & Slender wheat grass seed for sale, $3/lb, minimum order 1000 lbs. 204-792-7274, Cartier, MB. E-mail: bqually@mymts.net

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2.6 ACRE FALLOW ORGANIC FARM: Equipment to start 500 hives, complete 16x20 extracting honey house, 3 bdrm home in Grand Forks, BC. East-West Valley, mountains, 2 rivers and flowers! Beekeepers FARMLAND AUCTION: 2 quarter sections dream. E-mail: brian@thate.ca 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 April 17, 2017. Bienfait, SK. area. LAND FOR SALE: RM of Wallace No. 243. Monday www.mackauctioncompany.com for NW 14-27-01 W2. 160 acres (140 cult.), Visit sale bill and photos or join our FB page. Assessed 43,340. Call 204-414-4129. Phone 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815 FARMLAND FOR SALE OR RENT, RM of MACK Auction Co. PL 311962. Emerald No. 277, NW 16-28-13 W2. Pos- MACK AUCTION CO. presents a large sibly more available. Send offers to: Box Real Estate and Land Auction the Estate of 59 Leross, SK. S0A 2C0. Ph. 306-675-4968 William Krell, Monday, April 10, 2017, at RM HAZEL DELL #335. 419 acres chemical 10:00 AM. Directions from Stoughton, SK. free farmland all in one block. Private set- go 2 miles South on Hwy #47, 1 mile and 1/4 mile North. 1) ting. Older mobile home, good water. Info West SE-17-08-08-W2 RM OF Tecumseh #65, phone 306-814-0014, Preeceville, SK. FVA 69,500, 110 cultivated acres, 2016 FOR SALE - RM #395: S1/2 of 11-45-08 yellow flax crop, 2016 taxes $301.57, 2 W2, 320 acres; S1/2 of 12-45-08 W2, 311 storey character home, 26x32 double car acres; part of NW 11-45-08 W2, 84 acres; garage, concrete floor and electric heat; Part of NE 11-45-08 W2, 55 acres; NW 50x100 steel quonset, overhead and slid36-44-08 W2, 157 acres; SE 33-44-08 W2, ing doors; 40x54 steel work shop, over78 acres; SW 03-45-08 W2, 120 acres. For head door, concrete floor, electric heat, more info. call 306-889-4329. bathroom; 40x60 steel quonset; Hip roof barn with lean to and copulas; Livestock FARMLAND: RM OF MCCRANEY #282. watering bowls; Numerous wood outbuildNW-19-28-01-W3, SW-19-28-01-W3, ings for storage; steel grain bins on ceNE-10-28-02-W3, NW-10-28-02-W3. ment foundations. 2) SW 17-08-08-W2, Please submit written tenders to: PO Box RM#65 - FVA 79,300, 159 titled acres, 110 12, Bladworth, SK. S0G 0J0. Closing date cult. acres. 3) NW 17-08-08-W2, RM #65 March 20, 2017. Highest or any tender not FVA 74,700, 160 titled acres, 120 cult. necessarily accepted. acres. 4) SW 16-08-08-W2 RM #65 - FVA 81,400, 160 titled acres, 150 cult. acres, $7000 surface lease revenue. 5) NW 09-08-08-W2, RM #65 - FVA 78,600, 160 titled acres, 122 cult. acres, 2016 Canola crop, 2016 taxes $340.22, $5600 surface lease revenue. 6) NE 09-08-08-W2, RM #65 - FVA 70,500, 158 titled acres, 115 cult. acres $7200 oil surface lease revenue, 40x80 wood arch rib storage, 28x60 wood grain annex, steel 2911 and 1350 bu HANLEY-KENASTON AREA. 320 acres, grain bins. 7) SW 09-08-08-W2, RM #65 bungalow, new shop, barn with added FVA 68,900, 160 titled acres, 125 cult. stock shelter, good water, natural gas, all acres. 8) SE 09-08-08-W2, RM #65; FVA underground services. 40 minutes from 75,100, 160 titled acres, 115 cult. acres. 9) Saskatoon. Home quarter may be pur- NW 10-08-08-W2, RM #65 - FVA 77,000, chased separately. Asking $539,000. Call 157 titled acres, cult. acres $2300 oil surface lease revenue. 10) NE 10-08-08-W2, 306-252-5200 or Calgary 403-275-8008. RM #65 - FVA 78,600, 160 titled acres, CASH RENT: 6 quarters in 1 block, RM 151 cult. acres. 11) SW 32-07-08-W2, RM Kingsley #124, Kipling/Whitewood area. #65 - FVA 60,100, 193 titled acres, 152 One quarter 7 miles from home residence cultivated acres. 12) SE 32-07-08-W2, RM may consider selling. 306-696-2957. #65 - FVA 58,000, 176 titled acres, 123 cult. acres. 13) 312 Donnelly Street, FOR SALE IN the RM of Marquis No. 191: Stoughton; 50’x120’ non-serviced comNW 01-19-26 W2, assessment $117,700; mercial/residential lot. 14) 316 Donnelly SW 01-19-26 W2, assessment $107,600. Street, Stoughton; 50’x120’ non-serviced Highest or any offer not necessarily ac- commercial/residential lot. Visit: cepted. Taking offers until March 16th, www.mackauctioncompany.com for sale 2017. Mail offers to: Box 37, Tuxford, SK. bill and photos. Join us on Facebook and S0H 4C0. Phone or text 306-631-8454. Twitter. 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815, RM CANWOOD #494, 3 quarters: Grain, Mack Auction Co. PL 311962 pasture and hay, 265 acres cult. On school bus route. Underground power and phone. Nice yardsite, 3 bdrm bungalow, 2 double car garages, 2013 assessment 203,700. 306-747-2775 after 6PM, Shellbrook, SK.

RM OF CORMAN PARK #344, NE-16-35-05-W3, 148 acres. Excellent development property, 1/2 mile S of Casa Rio on Clarence Ave. Power and well on- RM OF GLENSIDE 377: Prime ranching site. Duane Neufeldt, Re/Max Saskatoon, opportunity! 1296 sq. ft. bungalow built in 1988. Detached garage, metal shop/riding 306-948-8055 www.duaneneufeldt.com arena, horse barn and newer corrals. 308 total acres of land. (Both native and tame grass, cross fenced into many paddocks). SE 04-40-14 W3 and SE 33-39-14 W3. LOG HOMES AND CABINS, sidings, pan- $499,000. For more info. phone Duane eling, decking. Fir and Hemlock flooring, Neufeldt, RE/MAX Saskatoon - Biggar www.duaneneutimbers, special orders. Phone Rouck 306-948-8055. Bros., Lumby, BC. 1-800-960-3388. feldt.com www.rouckbros.com RM OF ROSEMOUNT #378: Starter farm/ranch! Older 1-3/4 storey character home, approx. 2000 sq. ft., heated detached garage, quonset, open front shelter, corrals, bins. 186 acres of land. (70 TIMBER FRAMES, LOG STRUCTURES cult., remainder pasture and yardsite). NW and Vertical Log Cabins. Log home refin- 36-36-16-W3 and part of SW 36-36-16-W3 ishing and chinking. Certified Log Builder $349,000. For more info. phone Duane with 38 years experience. Log & Timber Neufeldt, Re/Max Saskatoon - Biggar Works, Delisle, SK., 306-717-5161, Email 306-948-8055 www.duaneneufeldt.com info@logandtimberworks.com Website at RM VISCOUNT #341 land for sale. SW, www.logandtimberworks.com NW, NE-34-34-25-W2. Native pasture with 130 acres cult. 306-944-4227, Plunkett, SK

FOR SALE BY TENDER: RM Of Coalfields NO. 004, NW-25-2-5W2M and SW-25-2-5 W2M. All offers to be submitted in writing on or before Friday, March 17, 2017. Highest or any offer not necessarily accepted. Minerals not included. Please forward all bids and enquiries to: McGeough Zepick Law Office, 1222-5th Street, Estevan, SK. S4A 0Z6. Email: mzlaw@sasktel.net Phone 306-634-8822. DOUBLE RV LOT for sale, Yuma, AZ. With FOR SALE BY TENDER - RM Of Key RV support building - washer/dryer, toilet, West No. 070: SE-14-08-23 W2; SW-13-08-23 W2; NW-12-08-23 W2. shower etc. 403-871-2441, 928-503-5344. All offers to be submitted in writing on or before Friday March 10th, 2017. Highest or any offer not necessarily accepted. Includes 2 bins (3800 bu. & 4000 bu.). Mineral not included. Please forward all bids and enquiries to: McGeough Zepick Law Office, 1222-5th Street, Estevan, SK, S4A 0Z6. 306-634-8822, mzlaw@sasktel.net

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.

58 YEAR OLD Cowboy Rancher wanting to meet attractive, fit female for long term 2008 SRI, 2016 sq. ft., 6 bedrooms, 3 1/2 relationship. Please send pictures and tell baths, exc. cond. $144,900 OBO. Call Al me about yourself. Box 5596, c/o The 306-221-4493, Vanscoy, SK. Western Producer, Saskatoon, SK S7K 2C4 MEDALLION HOMES 1-800-249-3969 Immediate delivery: New 16’ and 20’ FARMER 51, never married, looking for a modular homes; Also used 14’ and 16’ younger woman preferably with son/kids homes. Now available: Lake homes. to be a special part of my life and farm in Medallion Homes, 306-764-2121, Prince Tel: 204-248-2110 Manitoba NW SK. Don’t be shy, privacy assured. Albert, SK. Much appreciated if you could please reply with recent photo, phone # and a brief description of yourself to: Box 5595, c/o The Western Producer, Saskatoon, SK, S7K 2C4 JUST COMPLETED! BEAUTIFUL NEW RTM home. 1320 sq. ft. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, vaulted ceilings, front covered porch, premium finishes. $98,000. Additional info ORGANIC PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION and pics for this home and other RTM’s Ultra-portable version available. of MANITOBA COOPERATIVE (OPAM). avail: www.marvinhomes.ca Mitchell, MB. Non-profit members owned organic certification body. Certifying producers, procesDownload the app at RTMS AND SITE built homes. Call sor & brokers in Western Canada since agreader.ca/mbc 1-866-933-9595, or go online for pictures 1988. Miniota, MB. Contact: and pricing at: www.warmanhomes.ca 204-567-3745, info@opam-mb.com

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 160 ACRES near Regina with yard and business opportunity; 15 acres w/large character home, plus 2nd home on property within 35 miles of Regina or Weyburn on Hwy. #35; 160 acres w/large home, 3 car heated garage, large shop, horse barn, plenty of water, 20 min. NE of Regina.; Near Pilot Butte, 80 acre development land; 90+ acres, Hwy. #11, 7 mi. North of Saskatoon, development; RM Perdue, 2 quarters W. of Saskatoon on Hwy #14; 2 miles East of Balgonie Hwy. #1, 145 acre development land. Brian Tiefenbach 306-536-3269, Colliers Int., Regina, SK. www.collierscanada.com TOM@SASKFARMLAND.COM Lucky Lake 160 acres, excellent quality land, huge 2,428 sq. ft. home. Working corrals, barn, shelters, heated shop. Tenant available. $575,000 MLS. Tom Neufeld at 306-260-7838, Coldwell Banker.

TOM@SASKFARMLAND.COM Perdue 416 acres pasture/hay land. New 4-wire fence, 3 dugouts, steel corrals and chute, alfalfa/brome mix. $367,000 MLS. REAL ESTATE AUCTION, Ole Peteherych, 2016 306-634-3540, Thursday, March 30, Tom at 306-260-7838 Coldwell Banker. 2017, Days Inn, Estevan, SK., 7:00 PM. TOM@SASKFARMLAND.COM RM of Join Mack Auction Company on Thursday, McCraney. Didur Farm, 958 acres. Six March 30 for your chance to own 6 quarter quarters good quality cultivated dirt. Avg. sections of fenced pasture land in the assess $56,500. Tenant available. Will sell North Portal/Northgate SK. area. Lots 1 & individual or combinations, $929,000 MLS. 2 share a common water source and will Tom at 306-260-7838, Coldwell Banker. be combined. This half section is located adjacent to the community pasture’s east TOM@SASKFARMLAND.COM RM Of corrals. RM Coalfields #4: 1. SW-22-01- McCraney. Penno Ranch 1,117 acres. 04-W2, pasture. 2. SE-22-01-04-W2, pas- Fenced, cross fenced, dugouts, corrals, ture. Abandoned farm yard with power outbuildings, new shelter. 1440 sq. ft. service. Lots 3, 4, 5 & 6 will be combined. bungalow. $1,399,900 MLS. Tom Neufeld, These 4 quarters are crossfenced and 306-260-7838 Coldwell Banker. share water sources, valleys and coulees. TOM@SASKFARMAND.COM Crystal RM Enniskillen #3: 3. SW-28-01-03-W2, Springs. Recreational 160 acres. 62 acres pasture. 4. SE-28-01-03-W2, pasture. Sea- hayland, 90 acres bush and water. Heavy sonal access road and low level crossing. big game activity. Tenant avail. $115,000 5. NE-28-01-03-W2, pasture. Grid road ac- MLS. Tom 306-260-7838, Coldwell Banker. cess, also known as the Little Dipper Ranch Heritage Site. 6. NW-27-01-03-W2, LOOKING FOR THREE or more sections of pasture. Grid road access. Mack Auction farmland to list. Have Buyers. Contact Earl Co. 306-421-2928, 306-487-7815. For sale Cooper 306-241-7751 or Reg Kotlar bill and photos: mackauctioncompany.com 306-221-1880 at Sutton Group Norland Realty Ltd., Saskatoon, SK. Join us on Facebook & Twitter. PL311962.

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LAND FOR SALE: RM of Moose Range #486, SW-08-52-11 W2, 160 acres, power & well on site. Email offers: jbdt@shaw.ca BEST PRICES IN MANITOBA on new kids & adult ATV’s, Dirt Bikes, Dune Buggies and UTV’s. 110cc ATV $849; 125cc Dirt Bike $899; 125cc Dune Buggy, $1699. TENDERS WILL BE CONSIDERED on the 204-724-2438, visit online: www.taotao.us following farmland in the RM of South Cy- E-mail: rodsatvs@hotmail.com press until closing date of April 1, 2017 at 6:00 PM. SE 1/4-16-17-16, 157.34 acres, 130 acres arable, Crop Insurance E05, balance is pasture and sheltered yardsite. Assess. land 302,400. Buildings 274,000 CT 1974 BOLER TRAILER, new radial tires, 2772216. Buildings include modern bunga- sleeps 4, furnace, always shedded and low, 1392 sq. ft., mobile home (2003), covered. 306-696-2957, Whitewood, SK. 16x72’ and addition, 2 bdrm., double detached garage, 26x26’, implement shed, 50x75’, 2 cattle sheds, corrals and watering systems, plus other buildings. Parcel 2013 CHALLENGER 37KT, 31,000 miles, #2: NE-16-07-17, 160 acres. 148 acres excellent cond, many extras, $115,000. St. arable, 12 acres pasture. Crop Insurance Gregor, SK. 306-366-2112, 306-231-3410. E05- Assessment 303,300. Enbridge pipline crosses this property. Pipeline reve- WANTED PARTS for GMC motorhome, nue will be available for sincere enquiries built between 1973 and 1978. Call for past 10 yrs. This is a century farm - 306-463-7527, Kindersley, SK. owners retiring. Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. For a complete info. package or tender form, call Dave 204-824-2094. Viewing by appointment only. 1993 GRAND TOURING Ski-Doo, front cover, stored inside, used very little by elderly couple. 306-696-2957, Whitewood, SK. 3 QUARTERS WITH YARDSITE: 477 acres in a block. Mixed farm, 300 arable acres. PARTS FOR VINTAGE snowmobiles, 1990 Fenced and cross fenced, 2 shallow wells., and older. Call Don at 780-755-2258, 40’x60’ machine shed, 34’x44’ pole shed, Wainwright, AB. doncole@mcsnet.ca barn, corrals, hay fence. 24’x32’ bungalow, w/double attached garage. Located beside the Riding Mtn. National Park. Contact Karen Goraluk-Salesperson, 204-773-6797. NorthStar Insurance & Real Estate. MLS ELIAS SCALES MFG., several different ®1701622, www.north-star.ca. ways to weigh bales and livestock; Platform scales for industrial use as well, nonno balances or cables (no weigh TWO QUARTER SECTIONS in RM of Wood- electric, it). Shipping arranged. 306-445-2111, lands NE 9-15-3W, 160 acres and SW like North Battleford, SK. www.eliasscales.com 16-15-3W, 130 acres- previously cult. Highest tender or any tender not necessarily accepted. Offers must exclude GST or any other levies which may be payable by the purchaser. Purchaser must rely on their own research and inspection of the property. Ten (10)% of purchase price is to accompany the tender and be made payable to: MLT Aikins LLP to be held in trust. Please forward tender by March 13, 2017 to MLT Aikins LLP, 30th Floor, 360 Main Street, Winnipeg, R3C 4G1. Attention: KK Pinkowski, kpinkowski@mltaikins.com Inquiries: mgallagher@mltaikins.com EXCELLENT LIVESTOCK FARMS: 1) 1732 deeded acres w/4425 acres of Crown land, fenced, small bungalow, very good buildings and metal corral system, can carry 350 cow/calf pairs. 2) Excellent 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. 5) 320 acre grain farm, Elgin area. Jim McLachlan 204-724-7753, HomeLife Home Professional Realty Inc, Brandon, MB., www.homelifepro.com Farming is enough of a gamble, advertise in the Manitoba Co-operator classified section. It’s a sure thing. 1-800-782-0794.

WILLNER-ELBOW GRAZING (WEG) has avail. grazing for the 2017 grazing season. New applicants are welcome! All existing patrons are required to apply for additional grazing if so requested. Applicants will be received until March 16, 2017. Additional info. can be obtained by contacting Neil Palmer at 306-567-8040 or Ian McCreary at 306-567-2099.

CERTIFIED CDC AUSTENSON barley. Call CERTIFIED CARBERRY WHEAT. Contact Ennis Seeds 306-429-2793, Glenavon, SK. Wilmot Milne, Gladstone, MB. REG., CERT. CDC COPELAND, AC Metcalfe. 204-385-2486 or 204-212-0531. Call for early order and bulk discount pric- PUGH SEEDS LTD. - Portage, Certified ing. Visa, MC, FCC financing. Custom Cardale wheat, germ. 96%. Call treating available. LLSEEDS.CA, 204-274-2179 or Bill’s cell 204-871-1467. 306-530-8433, Lumsden, SK. CERTIFIED #1 METCALF. Pratchler HRSW CERTIFIED #1 SHAW VB, midge Seeds Farm, 306-682-3317 or tolerant; Cert. #1 Vesper, midge tolerant; CPSR certified #1 AAC Foray, midge toler306-231-5145, Muenster, SK. ant. Call Andrew 306-742-4682, Calder, SK TOP QUALITY CERT. #1 CDC Copeland, AC Metcalfe, Newdale. Frederick Seeds, CERTIFIED #1 - High germ., low disease: AAC Brandon; CDC Plentiful; CDC Utmost 306-287-3977, Watson, SK. VB; Cardale; AAC Connery; AAC Penhold; CERT. #1 CDC Copeland, CDC Metcalfe, Elgin ND. Fedoruk Seeds, Kamsack, SK., AAC Synergy, CDC Maverick, CDC Austen- 306-542-4235. www.fedorukseeds.com son. Ardell Seeds, 306-668-4415, Vanscoy. CERTIFIED #1 AAC Brandon HRS, high CDC COPELAND BARLEY, reg. and cert., germ., low fusarium gram. Seed Source, top quality seed. Gregoire Seed Farms Ltd, 306-323-4402, Archerwill, SK. North Battleford, SK., 306-441-7851, 306-445-5516. gregfarms@sasktel.net CERT. # 1, high germ, low fus: AAC Cameron VB, AAC Jatharia VB, CDC Utmost VB, LARGE QUANTITY of Certified Newdale AAC Brandon, CDC Plentiful. Seed Source barely. Inland Seed Corp., 204-683-2316, Archerwill, SK, 306-323-4402. Binscarth, MB. CERT AAC JATHARIA VB CWRS, Brandon Plentiful, Utmost VB. Melfort, SK. Trawin Seeds, 306-752-4060 www.trawinseeds.ca DE DELL SEEDS INC. high yielding grain corn, high yielding silage corn, proven in CERTIFIED #1 CDC Plentiful, Cardale, the prairies. The leaders in non-GMO tech- Elgin ND, Goodeve VB, Vesper VB. Fenton nology. Prairie dealer. Beausejour, MB. Seeds, 306-873-5438, Tisdale, SK. Free delivery. Call 204-268-5224. CERTIFIED AC CARBERRY and AC Shaw VB. 0% FHB. Contact Ennis Seeds 306-429-2793, Glenavon, SK. CERT. AAC SPITFIRE, ACC Marchwell CERT. #1 AAC BRANDON, Unity VB, VB. Myles, Fox Family Farm 306-648-8337 Vesper VB, Shaw VB, Carberry, Waskada, Gravelbourg, SK. www.foxfamilyfarm.ca AC Barrie. 96% - 99% germ., 0% gram./fus. CERTIFIED AC TRANSCEND. Lepp Seeds, 306-254-4243, Hepburn, SK. 306-843-2934, Wilkie, SK. www.herle.ca CERTIFIED #1 SHAW CWRS, high yielding. Pratchler Seeds Farm, 306-682-3317 or 306-231-5145, Muenster, SK. CERTIFIED #1 Summit, Waldern and VESPER-WASKADA VB, MT wheat CDC Haymaker. Call Purity Seeds Ltd., Certified #1. 99% germ., 99% vigor, 0% Emo, ON. 1-888-500-3159. fus. gram. Excellent quality! Ready for pick-up! Nakonechny Seeds, REGISTERED & CERTIFIED SUMMIT 306-932-4409, Ruthilda, SK. oats. Contact Wilmot Milne, Gladstone, MB. 204-385-2486 or 204-212-0531. WE KNOW IT Because we grow it! AAC CERTIFIED #1: CDC Haymaker; Summit; Brandon, Waskada, Cert. #1. Limited supCDC Ruffian; and CS Camden. Fedoruk ply! Excellent quality! Nakonechny Seeds, 306-542-4235, Kamsack, SK. Seeds, 306-932-4409, Ruthilda, SK. www.fedorukseeds.com EXCELLENT QUALITY CERTIFIED #1 CERT. #1 CS CAMDEN, Triactor, Souris. Cardale, CDC Utmost, CDC Plentiful, excellent quality. Northland Seeds Inc., Muchmore, AAC Elie, AAC Connery, AAC Brandon, Elgin ND. Frederick Seeds, 306-324-4315, Margo, SK. 306-287-3977, Watson, SK. CERT. CS CAMDEN milling oat and CDC baler forage oat. Trawin Seeds, Melfort, CERT. CDC Utmost VB, CDC Plentiful. SK., 306-752-4060. www.trawinseeds.ca MR fusarium resistance. AC Andrew, AC Enchant VB and AC conquer VB. CERTIFIED #1 CDC RUFFIAN, AC Leggett, 306-843-2934, Wilkie, SK. www.herle.ca CDC Orrin. Call Fenton Seeds, 306-873-5438, Tisdale, SK. AAC JATHARIA VB, certified #1, midge high yielding. Stoll’s Seed Barn CERTIFIED #1 AC MORGAN, 0% fusari- tolerant, um/graminearum, 95% germ., 98% vigor. Ltd., Delisle, SK. 306-493-7409. Lepp Seeds, 306-254-4243, Hepburn, SK. CERT. #1 CDC Utmost, AAC Brandon, CarEXCELLENT QUALITY CERTIFIED #1 CS dale. Call Ardell Seeds, 306-668-4415, Camden, Summit, CDC Minstrel, CDC Ruf- Vanscoy, SK. fian, CDC Orrin. Frederick Seeds, 306-287-3977, Watson, SK. CDC BOYER, CERT. #1, 99% germ., 96% vigor, produces plump seed, good for greenfeed and milling. Stoll’s Seed Barn Ltd., 306-493-7409, Delisle, 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 CERTIFIED #1 Amberley, Oceanik and Brucefield. High germination. Purity Seeds Ltd., Emo, ON. 1-888-500-3159.

CERT. AUSTENSON BARLEY. Dudgeon PASTURES AVAILABLE FOR grazing season Seeds, 204-246-2357, Darlingford, MB. 2016. Small or large group. References CERTIFIED TRADITION BARLEY. Call available. Ph. 306-937-3503, Cando, SK. Wilmot Milne, Gladstone, MB. 204-385-2486 or 204-212-0531. MULCHING- TREES, BRUSH, Stumps. Call today 306-933-2950. Visit us at: PUGH SEEDS LTD. - Portage, Certified Conlon barley, germ. 97%. Call www.maverickconstruction.ca 204-274-2179 or Bill’s cell 204-871-1467.

TOP QUALITY CERTIFIED alfalfa and grass CERT. #1 SUMMIT, CDC Haymaker (for- seed. Call Gary or Janice Waterhouse age), excellent quality. Ardell Seeds Ltd., 306-874-5684, Naicam, SK. 306-668-4415, Vanscoy, SK. ALFALFA SEED, pre-inoculated, CERTIFIED AND REGISTERED Justice and COMMON germ., $2.85/lbs. Volume discounts. Summit oats. Inland Seed Corp., 90% 204-642-2572, Riverton, MB. 204-683-2316, Binscarth, MB. CERTIFIED CANADA #1 MF5301 alfalfa seed, pre-inoculated, $3.50/lbs. Volume discounts. Ph 204-642-2572, Riverton, MB. CERTIFIED AAC PREVAIL, AAC Foray and AAC Pasture. Volume and cash discounts. CERT. ALFALFA and GRASSES. Elie, MB. Please text or call Jeff at Sopatyk Seed Free delivery. Dyck Forages & Grasses Ltd. Farms, 306-227-7867, Aberdeen, SK. 1-888-204-1000 www.dyckseeds.com Email: jeffsopatyk@me.com CERTIFIED AAC BRANDON, AAC Jatharia Grant, Greenshields Seeds, 306-746-7336, 306-524-4339, Semans, SK.

CERTIFIED #1 AC Carberry, Registered and Cert. AAC Brandon. Purity Seeds Ltd., #1 REG. & CERT. CDC Austenson feed, Emo, ON. 1-888-500-3159. 99% germ., 97% vigor; Also Malt Barley Reg. & Cert. CDC Kindersley and Metcalf. CERT. BRANDON WHEAT. Dudgeon Seeds, 204-246-2357, Darlingford, MB. Call Andrew 306-742-4682, Calder, SK. CERTIFIED #1: CDC Copeland; CDC Maverick and CDC Austenson. Fedoruk Seeds, 306-542-4235, www.fedorukseeds.com Kamsack, SK. CERT. #1 AAC Synergy, CDC Copeland, excellent quality. Northland Seeds Inc., 306-324-4315, Margo, SK.

RM OF BIGGAR, BIGGAR, $580,000. This acreage has 9.8 acres with a 3 bdrm, 2 bath home with a dbl. attached garage. This home has been 90% renovated inside and outside over the past 2 years. 32x50’ heated shop with 3 bays. Back yard has 60x100’ metal clad pole shed, 33x66’ steel quonset, and 30x75’ wood straight wall older shed. Excellent location, 8 miles north and 3 miles west of Biggar, SK. MLS® 586422. Wally Lorenz, Realtor, Re/Max of the Battlefords, 306-843-7898.

CERTIFIED # 1, high germ, 0-3% fus.: AAC Synergy, AC Metcalfe, CDC Copeland, Legacy. Seed Source, Archerwill, SK, 306-323-4402. CERT. CDC COPELAND, AC Metcalfe barley. Call Trawin Seeds, 306-752-4060 Melfort, SK. www.trawinseeds.ca CERT. CDC AUSTENSON feed barley. Call Trawin Seeds, 306-752-4060 Melfort, SK. www.trawinseeds.ca CERTIFIED #1 LEGACY (6R). Call Fenton Seeds, 306-873-5438, Tisdale, SK.

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CERT. GLAS, CDC Sorrel, CDC Bethune CERTIFIED #1 CDC Bastilla Glabrous, 92% flax. Trawin Seeds, Melfort, SK., germ. Andrew 306-742-4682, Calder, SK. 306-752-4060. www.trawinseeds.ca REG. AND CERT. CDC Calvi, great CERTIFIED #1 CDC Sorrel, AAC Bravo. standability, excellent quality. Northland Fenton Seeds, 306-873-5438, Tisdale, SK. Seeds Inc., 306-324-4315, Margo, SK. CERTIFIED #1 CDC Sanctuary flax, high CERTIFIED CDC CALVI. Phone Grant at germination. Don Schmeling, Riceton, SK., Greenshields Seeds, 306-746-7336, 306-530-1052. 306-524-4339, Semans, 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

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

CERT CDC Blackstrap (early); CDC Superjet; CDC Jet. High germs. Martens Charo- BESCO GRAIN LTD. Buying all varieties of mustard. Also canary and some other spelais & Seed, 204-534-8370, Boissevain, MB cialty crops. 204-745-3662, Brunkild, MB CONVENTIONAL SOYBEANS: AAC Edward, OAC Prudence - Certified, Reg., Fdn. Not MUSTARD SEED FOR SALE! Looking for off glyphosate tolerant. Big Dog Seeds, grade mustard, lentils or chickpeas. Custom color sorting of all types of crops. 306-483-2963, Oxbow, SK. Ackerman Ag Services, 306-638-2282, REG., CERT. MCLEOD R2Y soybean, early Chamberlain, SK. season, high yield. Custom treating available. Call for early order and bulk discount pricing. Visa, MC, FCC financing. LLSEEDS.CA, 306-530-8433, Lumsden, SK. JAMES FARMS FOR QUALITY SEED. Brandon, Cardale, Faller and Penhold HAVE WET FIELDS? Try Faba beans! Cert. Wheat. Summit and Souris oats, Haymaker CDC Snowdrop, small seed, zero tannin. Forage Oats. Tradition Barley, Glas flax, 306-843-2934, Wilkie, SK. www.herle.ca McLeod RR2 and Barker R2xtend Soybeans. Forage Seeds, Various Canola and Sunflower Seed, Varieties. Custom Processing, seed treating, inoculating. DelivCERTIFIED CDC MARBLE, dark speckled ery is available. Early payment discounts. lentils. Call Grant, Greenshields Seeds, Call 204-222-8785 or 1-866-283-8785 Winnipeg, email djames@jamesfarms.com 306-746-7336, 306-524-4339, Semans, SK CERTIFIED #1 CDC Impala (small red) Clearfield. Fenton Seeds, 306-873-5438, Tisdale, SK. CERT. #1 CDC Maxim red, 98% germ., CDC Improve green, 96% germ. Don COMMON #1 SEED OATS, cleaned, 99% Schmeling, Riceton, SK., 306-530-1052. germ. Lepp Seeds Ltd. 306-254-4243, CERT. #1 CDC IMPULSE CL red lentil. Hepburn, SK. Highest yielding Clearfield red lentil Call 306-465-2525, 306-861-5679 Hansen Seeds, Yellow Grass SK. jsh2@sasktel.net TOP QUALITY ALFALFA, variety of grasses NEW CERT. CDC Proclaim CL red lentil and custom blends, farmer to farmer. Gary 306-843-2934, Wilkie, SK. www.herle.ca Waterhouse 306-874-5684, Naicam, SK. CERT. #1 CDC Proclaim (small red), CDC $28/ACRE, CATT CORN, open pollinated Marble (French green). Call Ardell Seeds corn seed. Lower cost alternative for grazLtd., 306-668-4415, Vanscoy, SK. ing 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 CERT. REG. FDN. CDC Impulse and CDC Facebook at: Catt Corn Proclaim red lentil seed. Higher yielding than Maxim. Volume and cash discounts. ALFALFA, TIMOTHY, Brome, Clover, hay Please text or call Jeff at Sopatyk Seed and pasture blends, millet seed, Crown, Farms, 306-227-7867, Aberdeen, SK. Red Prozo. 204-685-2376, Austin, MB. Email: jeffsopatyk@me.com ALFALFAS/ CLOVERS/ GRASSES, hay blends and pasture blends. Custom blends no charge. Free delivery. Dyck Forages & Grasses Ltd., Elie, MB, 1-888-204-1000. CERTIFIED CDC AMARILLO. Volume and Visit us at www.dyckseeds.com cash discounts. Please text or call Jeff at Sopatyk Seed Farms, 306-227-7867, YELLOW BLOSSOM SWEET Clover seed, Aberdeen, SK. jeffsopatyk@me.com 99.5% pure, low price, delivered MB and SK. Rick Smylski, 204-638-7732. CERTIFIED CDC Amarillo, CDC Limerick, CDC Greenwater, CDC Mosaic. Phone COMMON ALFALFA SEED, creep and tapGrant, Greenshields Seeds, 306-746-7336, root varieties, cleaned and bagged. 306-524-4339, Semans, SK 306-963-7833, Imperial, SK. CERTIFIED #1 AGASSIZ yellow peas, INOCULATED ALFALFA SEED. Maurice 90% germ. Call Wilson Seeds Ltd., Wildeman, 306-365-7802, Lanigan, SK. 204-362-2449, Darlingford, MB.

REGISTERED CERTIFIED CDC Greenwater; Certified CDC Striker. Martens Charolais HAY BLENDS AND PASTURE BLENDS, and Seed, 204-534-8370, Boissevain, MB. no charge custom blends. Dyck Forages & COMMON GREEN PEA, good standing va- Grasses Ltd., Elie, MB. Free delivery. riety, 94% germ., powdery mildew resist- 1-888-204-1000, www.dyckseeds.com ant, bin run. 306-335-2777, Abernethy, SK ALFALFA, CLOVER, BROMEGRASS, TimoHYBRID AND OPEN-POLLINATED canola CERT.#1 CDC Limerick and Cooper, thy, wheat grass. Trawin Seeds, Melfort, varieties. Certified #1 Synergy (Polish), excellent quality. Northland Seeds Inc., SK., 306-752-4060. www.trawinseeds.ca Dekalb, Rugby. Phone Fenton Seeds, 306-324-4315, Margo, SK. 306-873-5438, Tisdale, SK. CERTIFIED #1 CDC Amarillo, high germ. and quality. Seed Source, 306-323-4402, GLY SOYBEAN SEED, early, mid, and long Archerwill, SK. season available. Top yield, bulk or bagged. Keep your own seeds with the CERTIFIED #1 CDC Amarillo and CDC convenience of Glyphosate! No contracts Meadow. Fenton Seeds, 306-873-5438, or TUA’s. Dealers wanted. Call/text Nate, Tisdale, SK. 204-280-1202 or Norcan Seeds 204-372-6552, Fisher Branch, MB. CDC AMARILLO, CERTIFIED #1, excellent quality! limited supply. Ready for pick- NORCAN restores grain farm profitability. up! Nakonechny Seeds, 306-932-4409, Buy from Norcan and keep your own GlyRuthilda, SK. phosphate 1 soybean seed. Norcan farmers have reported yields over 60 bu./acre. CERTIFIED ABARTH European variety, Call/text Nate, 204-280-1202 or Norcan better standability and disease package. Seeds 204-372-6552, Fisher Branch, MB. 306-843-2934, Wilkie, SK. www.herle.ca SMALL RED LENTILS, 93% germ, 92% cold CERT. #1 CDC Amarillo, CDC Limerick InVigor, no disease. 306-483-7322. Frob(green). Ardell Seeds Ltd., 306-668-4415, isher, SK. Vanscoy, SK. COMMON RED LENTIL seed, good germ. GREEN PEAS: CDC Raezer, CDC Limerick, and vigor, bin run, 1300 bushel. Call CDC Greenwater, Fdn., Reg. and Cert. on 306-567-0176, Davidson, SK. all, top quality seed. Gregoire Seed Farms Ltd, North Battleford, SK., 306-441-7851, RED LENTILS, 99% germ., 96% vigor, 36¢/lb. Call 306-630-9838, Brownlee, SK. 306-445-5516. gregfarms@sasktel.net

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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. WANTED HEATED CANOLA. No broker TAME HAY FOR SALE, mostly grass, involved. Sell direct to crushing plant. 1500 lb. bales, $60/bale or 4¢/lb. Delivery Cash on delivery or pickup. 306-228-7306 available. 204-730-3139, Glenboro, MB. or 306-228-7325, no texts. Unity, SK. 190+ GREENFEED ROUND bales, 2015, netwrapped, 1500 lbs. plus, no rain, $45 per bale. Call 204-851-2101, Virden, MB. Inc.

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POTABLE WATER TANKS- Plastic: 1000 LOOKING FOR HEAD SORTER: Applicaimp. gal. $800; 1500 imp. gal., $1100. tions are now being accepted for the posi1-888-907-9182. www.agshield.com tion of Head Sorter at the Interlake Cattlemen’s Co-op at Ashern in central Position is for Tuesdays & MAGNUM FABRICATING LTD. For all Manitoba. during our regular sales. Duyour fuel tank needs ULC certified for Wednesdays to include: Sorting cattle; Overseeing Canada and USA and Transport Canada ties other sorters; And listing cattle. The sucDOT certified fuel tanks. Your No. 1 fuel cessful candidate must have good animal safe solution. 306-662-2198, Maple Creek, husbandry skills, previous experience sortSK. www.magnumfabricating.com ing cattle and good interpersonal skills. Job to commence immediately. Competitive wages negotiable depending on experience. For more info. call Kirk Kiesman 204-768-0019, or Interlake Cattlemen’s TARPCO, SHUR-LOK, MICHEL’S sales, Co-op, Box 599, Ashern, MB. R0C 0E0. To service, installations, repairs. Canadian be considered for this position please company. We carry aeration socks and email resume to: kkiesman@gmail.com or grain bags. Also electric chute openers for fax to: icca@mymts.net Visit our website grain trailer hoppers. 1-866-663-0000. at: www.ashernauctionmart.com

GROWING FAMILY FARM is looking for a full-time farm worker. You will be involved in all aspects of grain production and farm maintenance. We are looking for a trustworthy individual who can grow in responsibility as the farm grows. Experience with machinery, housing potentially available. Email resume to rennbreitkreuz@yahoo.ca Onoway, AB. GRAIN FARM SEEKING FT seasonal farm equipment operator/general farm labourer. Must have valid driver’s license, Class 1 an asset. Looking for someone to commit for entire farming season. Must have farming experience (combines, swathers, sprayers, etc.) Position will include the safe and efficient operation, repair & trouble shooting of farm machinery. Must be able to perform physical duties & work long hours during peak times. We offer housing and flexible hours during nonpeak times. Top wages. Peace Country, AB. 780-864-0135. E-mail resume with references to: albertafarm2012@gmail.com

RM OF LOON LAKE No. 561 - Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). The CAO is the principal policy advisor to both the Reeve and Council & Mayor and Council and is the sole employee of Council. He/she is the senior administrative leader in the organization, and will directly oversee the Assistant Administrator and the casual office staff. In addition, the CAO will also: Provide effective advice and support both the Reeve and Council & Mayor and Council in developing, implementing, and executing policies and strategies; Deliver solid leadership to the RM and Village; Promote opportunities to the public for public participation on civic issues; Ensure that RM staff are committed to providing the highest level of service to the general public and the business community through clear and transparent communication. The successful candidate will possess the following: A post-secondary education, or a combination of relevant training and senior leadership experience; A demonstrated track record of strong leadership and direction with prior senior management experience preferably in a municipal setting; Excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to work and commuPrepared by the nicate effectively with elected officials, HR ADWORKS government bureaucrats, business and industry leaders as well as the general pub- Service Team lic; A thorough understanding of the financial and budgeting process; Appreciation of the legislative process. Knowledge of the Saskatchewan Municipalities Act and related statutes would be an asset; Experience in strategic planning, organizational development and achieving results in building terms; Experience in implementing development plans, capital works and infrastructure improvement programs; Be able to start work as soon as possible; ExInsertion Datesoftware; Ad Size perience with munisoft Councils are willing to train the successful candiMarch 9/17 col x 6.3113 date. This office is a joint office 2between the RM of Loon Lake No. 561 and the Village of Loon Lake. The Chief Administrative Officer is the employee of the RM of Loon Lake but provides Administrative Services to the Village of Loon Lake. The rural population is 756 in the RM of Loon Lake No. 561 and the urban population is 288 in the Village of Loon Lake. RM of Loon Lake is mostly made up with farming operations but has ten Lakeshore developments and one Country Residential subdiPRICE vision. The Village of Loon Lake has aTOTAL K-12 school, healthcare centre, grocery store, insurance agency, CIBC bank, bar, lots of churches, curling rink, skating rink and community hall. Please view our websites on-line at: www.rmloonlake.com or www.loonlakesask.com. For further info. please contract: Greg Cardinal, Reeve at 306-236-3637 home or 306-236-8968 cell.

HAULING 45 TONNES OF HAY on ea. of 2 identical Super B units. 48 large round bales; or 78- 3x4 squares; or 120- 3x3 FULL-TIME PERMANENT POSITION squares per load. Receive up to 10% volavailable on 700 cow/calf operation in the ume discount depending on volume. Ph/tx Central part of the Interlake area, MB. Hay Vern 204-729-7297, Brandon, MB. BIAS SIDEWALL TIRES for drive-over We’re looking for an individual or prefpiles and bunker silos. Phone Murray Hut- erably a couple to become the leading 250 LARGE ROUND 1500 lb. twine ton at Tire Sidewall Depot 519-345-2289 force in our operation. Individuals must be wrapped bales, good quality, 4¢/lb or or 519-275-4356, Staffa, ON. honest, self-motivated and personable $60/bale, loaded. Near Hwy #47. Call or while willing to adapt and learn the opera- HIRING EXPERIENCED Teamsters, Horse text 306-728-9033, Melville, SK. CHECK OUT OUR inventory of quality used tion. Duties would include: Calving; Hay- wranglers & Back Country Cooks for horseing; Moving/monitoring cattle pastures; back holiday business in the mountains of highway tractors. For more details call 380 GREENFEED BALES, 4x4x8; 150 square hay bales, 4x4x8; 300 5x6 hay bales, 2 204-685-2222 or view information at Fencing; Winter feeding; and General Alberta (Kananaskis). Please send resumes maintenance. A Class 5 license is required and references to: anchord@anchord.com years old. $45 per bale. 306-728-7195, www.titantrucksales.com with Class 1 license an asset. Applicants 306-730-9735, Melville, SK. should have experience with the operation Call our toll-free number to take advantage AND RIMS: 80/80R38’s, 10 bolt, of John Deere equipment. Ability to main- of our Prepayment Bonus. Prepay for 3 5x5 ROUND ALFALFA/BROME hay bales, TIRES 11.25 bolt circle, $1150/ea.; 480/80R38 tain equipment would be an asset as well weeks and we’ll run your ad 2 more weeks $40/bale. Phone 306-842-6246, Griffin, SK tires only, $750; 18.4x26 12 ply c/w 10 as cattle experience. Salary to be negotiat- for free. That’s 5 weeks for the price of 3. 1000 + HAY BALES: Alfalfa, Timothy or bolt rim, 11.25 bolt circle, $999. Call ed depending on experience. A bonus sys- Call 1-800-782-0794 today! tem dependant on calving numbers is also Meadow Brome, net or twine, $15-$50/ea. 1-888-907-9182. www.agshield.com in place. On-site housing located at the Call 306-278-7778, Porcupine Plain, SK. MR. TIRE CORP. For all your semi and work location is available which can house TOP QUALITY GRASS HAY for sale, half ton tire needs call Mylo 306-921-6555 one individual, a couple or a family. For Docket Section shedded, can deliver, 306-501-9204 ask Serving all of Saskatchewan. the right individual orMedia individuals training for Paul. Belle Plain Colony, Belle Plain, SK. can also be provided. Please send resume 1702-069C Manitoba Co-operator Careers (or info requests) to: playcross@yahoo.ca FINE CHOPPED ALFALFA silage bales, indi- SEMI TIRES. We stock a full line of tires vidually wrapped, 1200 lbs., hay analysis for all your trucking needs. Drives starting RIVER VALLEY SPECIALTY FARMS: available, dairy quality. Call 306-963-7656, at $255, trailers starting at $240. Full war- Seeking Farm Labourers for agricultural ranty on all tires. Call 306-714-0121, operation located in the Bagot area. GenImperial, SK. Shellbrook, SK. www.triplejayceetire.com eral farm duties will include: Operating LONG LAKE TRUCKING, two units, custom and maintaining farm equipment; Shop hay hauling. 306-567-7100, Imperial, SK. TIRES TIRES TIRES! Radial, bias, new, maintenance; And other farm duties related to the production of vegetables and used. 20.8x42, 18.4x42, 20.8x38, 18.4x38, HAY BALES, 1400 lbs., 25% alfalfa, 75% Applicants must be able to work Meadow Brome, no rain. 306-963-7656, 20.8R34, 18.4x34, 900/60R32, 800/65R grains. 32, 24.5x32, 18.4x30, 23.1x30, 16.9x28, outdoors in a variety of weather condiImperial, SK. 28Lx26, 18.4x26, 19.5Lx24. Semis, skid tions. Some knowledge of irrigation syssteers. Best price and value guaranteed! tems and equipment will be beneficial. As well, applicant must be able to work well www.combineworld.com 1-800-667-4515 with others in a team-leading capacity and fluency in Spanish will be an asset. PosiRIMS FOR SALE! We are clearing out our tions will be permanent, full-time, wages excess rims! Get all standard size combine $16/hour. Please send resumes by email Advertise in rims for 50% off our reg. price. Excludes to: admin@rivervalleyfarms.ca or in writthe Manitoba duals and specialty size rims. Offer ends ing to: Box 33, Bagot, MB. R0H 0E0. May 30th, 2017. 1-800-667-4515 or view Co-operator Classifieds, www.combineworld.com FULL TIME POSITION available on a larger grain farm, duties to include planting, it’s a Sure Thing! COMBINE WORLD can provide dual solu- spraying, harvesting, and hauling grain. SHAVINGS: Cattle Feedlot/horse/poultry tions for a multitude of agricultural equip- Must have Class 1, and previous farm exp. FULL-TIME LONGTERM CLASS 1 Truck bedding. Bulk pricing and delivery ment! Call us now for pricing and Housing with utilities avail. Call Dwayne Driver required with 2 years experience to available. Vermette Wood Preservers, availability! 1-800-667-4515. Drake 204-748-8156 Elkhorn, MB. pull dry vans in Canada and USA. 1-800-782-0794 Spruce Home, SK. 1-800-667-0094. Email 204-955-2548, Ile Des Chenes, MB. info@vwpltd.com View www.vwpltd.com FARM HELP WANTED, April 15 to Nov. 30. Would hopefully return next year. HORSE QUALITY HAY bales rounds and Some experience in farm equipment opsmall square, grass or alfalfa. Call eration, mechanical abilities, clean driver’s 306-290-8806, Dundurn, SK. license, $15-18/hr., depending on experience. Extra training will be provided. Ph. ROUND WHEAT STRAW bales and green306-335-2777, fax resume and references feed oat bales, all net wrapped. to: 306-335-2773, Lemberg, SK. Phone/text 306-291-9395, Langham, SK. 2 SEASONAL FARM MACHINERY operators GOOD QUALITY HAY put up dry without required. Must be able to operate grain building a strong rural Manitoba rain. 200 big square bales, 3x4x8. ReaManitoba Agricultural Services Corporation cart, tandem grain truck, FWA tractor sonably priced. 306-320-1041, Leroy, SK. w/rockpicker, 4 WD tractor for harrowing. Also manual labour for upkeep of leafcutROUND BALE PICKING and hauling, small ter bees and general servicing of equipor large loads. Travel anywhere. Also hay ment. May 1 to October 31. $15-$18/hr. PTO WATER PUMP , Bau-Man, sizes 6” to for sale. 306-291-9658, Vanscoy, SK. 16” w/capacities of 1,250 to 10,000 GPM. 101008187 SK Ltd., 303 Frontier Trail, Box The Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation (MASC) offers programs and 90 BARLEY BALES, netwrapped, 2090 lbs., Lay flat water hose and accessories also 372, Wadena, SK., S0A 4J0. Fax: $75 each or 30 or more for $70 each. available. 306-272-7225 or 306-272-4545, 306-338-3733, phone: 306-338-7561 or services that support sustainability and growth for Manitoba’s agricultural and Foam Lake, SK. tymarkusson@sasktel.net email: cfehr9860@hotail.com 306-397-2677, 306-441-0677. Edam, SK. rural economy. www.highcapacitywaterpump.com 500 ROUND GREENFEED BALES, average LARGE GRAIN FARM and Custom Farm1750 lbs., $50 per bale. 306-845-2182, ing Operation is seeking qualified opera306-845-7344, Turtleford, SK. tors to start in April. Must have minimum Competition #2017-08 2 years experience operating large farm 1000 BROME/ALFALFA 5x6 bales, $60 per KORNUM WELL DRILLING, farm, cottage machinery. Year round and seasonal emOFFICE LOCATIONS: Altona, Beausejour, Birtle, Carman, Dauphin, Deloraine, bale. Fillmore/ Griffin, SK. area. Ph Gerald and acreage wells, test holes, well rehabili- ployment available. Class 1A preferred, but Fisher Branch, Glenboro, Grandview, Hamiota, Neepawa, Portage la Prairie, 306-861-7837. tation, witching. PVC/SS construction, ex- may also help the right individual to obtain St. Pierre-Jolys, Headingley, Souris, Somerset, Swan River and Virden. pert workmanship and fair pricing. 50% license. Wage dependent on individual’s HAY BALES ROUND mixed 5x5, hard government grant now available. Indian performance and experience. Accommodacore, no rain, net wrapped, horse quality, Head, SK., 306-541-7210 or 306-695-2061 Working directly with agricultural producers and associated industries, tions provided. Call Brent 306-421-9270, $60/bale. Near Regina, SK 306-539-6123 fax resume 306-456-2835 or email Adjustors are responsible for assessing crop loss for the AgriInsurance, bkfarms@outlook.com Bromhead, SK. wildlife and hail programs as well as inspections for additional programs LARGE ROUND ALFALFA brome mixed hay. Call 306-764-6372, Prince Albert, SK. such as cash advances, all in accordance with established policies and WILLNER-ELBOW GRAZING CORP. procedures. This position requires a high degree of thoroughness and U-DRIVE TRACTOR TRAILER Training, (WEG), est. by pasture patrons, is seeking 30 years experience. Day, 1 and 2 week 2 seasonal riders to work with an experiaccuracy in completing detailed claim or inspection forms and measuring upgrading programs for Class 1A, 3A and enced Manager caring for approx. 2100 grain bins and fields. This work requires the ability to climb bins, walk on COVER CROPS. Do you want to be free of air brakes. One on one driving instructions. pair of cattle on 41,000 acres of pasture. fertilizer bills and have cleaner fields? N 306-786-6600, Yorkton, SK. WEG is centrally located in the province rough terrain and work in various weather conditions. Fixation P&K scavengers. Taproot short between Saskatoon, Regina and Moose Qualified candidates will have a high school education or equivalent, and long season plants. Limited quantity. Jaw. Applicants must have their own Give me a call 204-851-2101, Virden, MB. horse/tack, must display horsemanship proficiency in working with numbers and computers, and a general knowledge and good roping skills. Work includes catof agriculture practices in Manitoba. Demonstrated ability to perform work DUFFERIN MARKET GARDENS is ac- tle take-in and take-out, diagnosis/treatrequiring attention to detail and excellent interpersonal and communication cepting applications for seasonal farm ment of sick or injured cattle, low stress workers. Duties include: planting, weed- cattle checks and field moves, water skills are essential. A valid driver’s license and vehicle, a willingness and ability ing, harvesting and packing vegetables. checks and general maintenance. We offer to travel throughout the Province, and being physically capable of performing Long hours, much bending and heavy lift- accommodation, competitive compensathe assigned duties in a safe manner are also required. Post-secondary ing. Start April 2017. Wages $11-$12/hr., tion along with opportunity for career near Carman, MB. Forward resume with growth and advancement. For more info. education in agriculture and a farm background are desirable. contact Ross Sigfusson 306-567-4709 or references to fax: 204-745-6193. Mail to: jansig@sasktel.net or Doug Vollmer at MASC provides employee training. Work is assigned on a casual basis throughout Box 1051, Carman, MB., R0G 0J0. WE BUY OATS 306-567-7616 or Brent Griffin at the year with the main workload from spring until late fall. Workloads vary 306-867-3714, Bladworth, SK. Call us today for pricing FARM LABOURER REQUIRED for livestock depending on the number of claims and inspection requests MASC receives. Box 424, Emerson, MB R0A 0L0 operation. Duties include: operating, main- FLAT ROCK FARMS is immediately hiring Interested candidates should submit their résumé and cover letter indicating taining seeding & harvesting equip. Smoke for positions on SK. grain farm. Agricultu204-373-2328 free enviro., $17/hr. Housing avail. Lyle ral knowledge an asset. Training for 1A lilocation preference(s) by mail, fax or e-mail no later than Friday, March 24, 2017 to: Lumax, 204-525-2263, Swan River, MB. cense avail. Preference will be given to apHuman Resources plicants with common sense, a willingness to learn skills and follow directions. AppliManitoba Agricultural Services Corporation cants must have clean driver’s abstract, Unit 100 - 1525 First Street S. clean criminal record, must be free of soBrandon, MB R7A 7A1 cial media and cell phone addictions. Competitive pay, meal plan and accommodaFax: (204) 726-6849 tions Ph 306-776-2510. Fax 306-776-2517 E-mail: hr@masc.mb.ca Email: flatrocktrucks@outlook.com

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NUVISION COMMODITIES is currently purchasing feed barley, wheat, peas and milling oats. 204-758-3401, St. Jean, MB. SEED BARLEY UP TO 50 lbs. dry/bu., VOM 5ppm, $350/bu. including delivery. Call Gerald Friesen 204-822-3633 or 204-362-0678, Morden, MB. FEED BARLEY: $3 bin run delivered within 100 kms. of Raymore, SK. Minimum 1000 bushels. Call 306-746-7205. WANTED: FEED GRAIN, barley, wheat, peas, green or damaged canola. Phone Gary 306-823-4493, Neilburg, SK. WANTED: FEED BARLEY Buffalo Plains Cattle Company is looking to purchase barley. For pricing and delivery dates, call Kristen 306-624-2381, Bethune, SK. 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.

ROUND ALFALFA/ALFALFA GRASS solid core greenfeed 5x6 JD hay bales for sale. Call 306-237-4582, Perdue, SK. 2015 1st & 2nd cut, 2016 1st cut alfalfa/ grass round bales, price negotiable. Will load. 204-265-3349, Beausejour, MB. 1300 LARGE ROUND Timothy and grass bales, 1600-1700 lbs., many horse quality, $15 and up. Can deliver; 2 hay trailers for sale. 204-345-8532, Lac du Bonnet, MB. BROME & ALFALFA Hay bales, 5x6, 1200-1400 lbs. Can deliver, $45/bale. 204-324-9300, 204-324-7622, Altona, MB. 38 ROUND HAY BALES 1st cut alfalfa mix, $25 each. 9 round bales 2nd cut pure alfalfa, $30 each. Phone 204-882-2356, Ste Agathe, MB. 100 ROUND tame hay bales, 1200 lbs., no rain, $37 ea; 100 canary grass bales, 1200 lbs., no rain, $31 ea; 2005 Silverado Special Edition Crewcab, 1/2 ton, 1 owner, fully loaded, 248,000 kms, not safetied, $4000; 7’ Farm King 3 PTH snowblower, $1100 OBO. 204-767-2208 Silver Ridge MB LARGE ROUND ALFALFA BROME BALES. Call 204-859-2724, Rossburn, MB.

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FARM HELPER REQUIRED on grain farm, April 1- Nov 30th. Class 1, farm experience and some mechanical skills would be an asset. Wages depending on experience. Phone 306-755-4444, Tramping Lake, SK. FULL-TIME DAIRY Herdsperson wanted immediately, near Outlook, SK. Must have experience in dairy herd health, computers and be mechanically inclined, self-motivated and willing to learn. E-mail resume: jakeboot@yourlink.ca Fax: 306-867-9622. Phone 306-867-9926. 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.

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