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St. Norbert market gets out of the rain The popular venue will get a canopy for the summer as well as a year-round covered area

BY ALEXIS STOCKFORD Co-operator staff

t Co n n e r y R i ve rd a l e Farms near Portage la Prairie, the fields and staff accommodations sit empty. They’re awaiting both the 2017 growing season and about 60 temporary foreign workers who will largely handle the hand-picked harvest necessary for much vegetable production. See AG WORKERS on page 6 »

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t. Norbert Farmers’ Market is going under cover this spring. The third and final phase of an ambitious site renovation at Manitoba’s largest farmers’ market is now nearly complete, with new canopies expected to be on the site in

time for opening day, says executive director Marilyn Firth. St. Norbert announced nearly five years ago plans for site improvements including paved entranceways, improved vendor spaces, newly planted trees and washrooms. The erection of canopies this spring to shelter vendors and visitors completes the final phase of that project, Firth said. Those canopies

will offer more shelter to vendors on poor weather days through the summer months, while a four-season covered site will transform St. Norbert’s into a year-round, permanent market. The covered canopy space will greatly improve shelter to vendors through the summer while the fourSee ST. NORBERT on page 8 »

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Plants can tell friend from foe

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niversity of Tokyo researchers are telling what might seem a tall tale — or should that be tail? They’ve published a study in the journal Nature Plants which says plants can tell if they’re being attacked by detecting whether or not the RNA in question has a threaded bead-like structure at the end. This ‘tail’ tells them if the RNA is from the plant itself or elsewhere. This tells the plant whether i t’s t i m e t o a c t i va t e i t s ‘immune system’ to attack a foreign invader. Researcher Yukihide Tomari used biochemistr y techniques in the laboratory to replicate the biological process in the test tube and identified and described the molecules involved. “Classical biochemistry techniques are one of our lab’s strengths,” Tomari said. Tomari and PhD student Kyungmin Baeg produced a key enzyme in initiating the defence mechanism, from the plant. They then observed

This flowering plant, Arabidopsis thalania or Thale cress, defends against invaders by recognizing and attacking foreign RNAs that it distinguishes by its lack of tail. PHOTO: CREATIVE COMMONS/ALBERTO SALGUERO

how it behaves when mixed with foreign RNA containing a ‘tail’ of varying length. The research group found that if the RNAs contained a ‘tail’ at their ends, the immune system did not consider the RNA an invader, while RNAs lacking the tail were perceived as foreign, triggering a defence response. “It turned out that the enzyme itself can discrimi-

nate the presence of the ‘tail’ and this single-enzyme system is much simpler and more elegant than we initially thought,” Baeg said. Their finding provides an answer to the quarter-century-old question of why RNAs belonging to the plant escape its self-defence mechanism, paving the way for future biotechnological techniques to modify crops.

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Farmers win right to appeal MPC’s specialty quota program Manitoba Farm Products Marketing Council agrees to hear concerns BY LORRAINE STEVENSON Co-operator staff

h e Ma n i t o b a Fa r m Products Marketing Council has agreed to hear an appeal by chicken producers who say they’ve been hurt financially by a new program affecting how specialty chicken is raised and processed. The appeal is being made by five producers who feel penalized by Manitoba C h i c k e n P r o d u c e r s’ n e w annual specialty quota program. The chicken-marketing board announced last fall

“We intend to use this opportunity to both argue for the specific interests of the few individuals who are specifically involved in this matter but also to establish how producers in general ought to be treated.” Phil Veldhuis

that as of Dec. 31, all existing exemptions under its former special market development and servicing policy, as well as the annual farm site marketing permit system, would be cancelled and that a new program would require birds

be slaughtered at an inspected plant. Many aspects of the new p r o g r a m w e re h o t l y p r o tested after it was announced, including the decision to cap specialty quota at 30,000 kg. Spokesman for Direct Farm

Manitoba (DFM) Phil Veldhuis said their group was informed earlier this month the appeal will go ahead. No date has been set yet. The changes have affected producers across the supply chain, from those raising chicken who had their specialty permits rescinded to hatchery owners, Veldhuis said. D F M ’s b o a rd h o p e s t h e hearing draws attention to the wider impact changing a program without consultation has, he said. “ We i n t e n d t o u s e t h i s opportunity to both argue for the specific interests of the few individuals who are specifically involved in this mat-

ter but also to establish how producers in general ought to be treated,” he said. “Some discussion needs to take place about how those producers came to be in a position where the program they were used to using was cancelled without any prior notice or discussion. All producers have some concern with a marketing board that acts in that way.” The Manitoba Farm Products Marketing Council supervises the operation of producer boards and marketing commissions, as well as acts as an appeal body. lorraine@fbcpublishing.com

Canadian Prairie Garden Puree in receivership Secured creditors applied for court protection earlier this month “We are hopeful that the business will be back in operation as soon as possible.”

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groundbreaking M a n i t o b a v e g e t a ble-processing company has been forced into receivership. Secured creditors of Can adian Prairie Garden Puree Inc. (CPG) were granted a receivership order Mar. 22 by Court of Queen’s Bench in Winnipeg. The accounting firm Meyers Norris Penny has been named receiver and in a court document it detailed secured creditors are owed a total of just over $6.1 million, unsecured creditors are owed just over a further $3.6 million, for a total of $9,783,270 of liabilities. Kelly Beaulieu, the comp any’s founder and chief operating officer, confirmed the situation in a recent email to the Manitoba Co-operator but expressed hope this isn’t the company’s final chapter. “We are hopeful that the business will be back in operation as soon as possible,” Beaulieu wrote. CPG was founded in 2012 to produce purées from cull vegetables, and was based

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Manitoba vegetable growers with a market for their less than eye-perfect vegetables which the retail market rejects. T h e c o m p a n y re c e i v e d several awards in 2015 for its products including for Best New Product at the Manitoba Food Processors Association’s awards and a “N E X T Y ” a w a rd a t t h e Natural Products Expo West in California. T h e c o m p a n y ’s u n i q u e process allows purées to be stored at room temperature for up to two years. The sterile packaging system also uses 30 per cent less water and energy than other pro cesses currently in use in the industry. More recently the company spoke of large growth opportunities in the organic sector. Beaulieu said last

Canadian Prairie Garden Puree COO Kelly Beaulieu in happier times, showcasing one of the company’s purées. file PHOTO

at the Food Development Centre in Portage la Prairie. It used a state-of-the-art steam infusion cooking process to aseptically package fruit and vegetable purée for the food ingredient markets.

The company said it was targeting baby foods, soups and other food products and talked of creating 60 new jobs. At the time Beaulieu said company’s aimed to reduce f o o d w a s t e by p r ov i d i n g

summer that 80 per cent of her business would be organic for 2016 and that to meet intensifying demand for organic purées, she had contracted six million pounds of organically grown vegetables from about 35 Manitoba growers, including larger-scale vegetable producers with certified organic acres. A f f e c t e d g r ow e r s w e r e expected to meet to discuss the matter this week. The company’s financial problems are a setback for organic vegetable production too. Brandon-area organic farmer Ian Grossart, who planted an acre of a specific variety of pumpkin last summer to test it under Manitoba growing conditions said the variety didn’t thrive and they weren’t able to deliver product, but CPGP still compensated them for their seed costs and labour. “Co n s i d e r i n g we d i d n’t deliver anything to them, they treated us very well,” he said, adding he was surprised to hear about t h e c o m p a n y ’s f i n a n c i a l difficulties. “It was just getting going,” he said.

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OPINION/EDITORIAL

Market realities

ver the years people have done some pretty goofy things to make money. Probably the best example is Gary Dahl, the inventor of the hare-brained scheme that was the pet rock. The story goes he was sitting in a bar in Los Angeles with friends in the early 1970s, listening to them complain about their pets. He joked that he had Gord Gilmour the perfect pet, a rock. Inspired, the Editor former copywriter went home, fired up the typewriter, authored a pun-filled owner’s handbook and not long after started successfully selling palm-sized rocks, with glued-on googly eyes, to the public. The product tickled the fancy of enough people that, for a six-month period in 1975 it was a genuine fad, and enough of them sold to make Dahl an overnight millionaire. The product is clearly ridiculous, and has no redeeming value other than the amusement of the person who purchased it. Regardless, it’s now just a tale told to illustrate a point about clever marketing, rather than a source of social outrage. Many farmers and academics consider the gluten-free trend goofy too. But there’s something about food that’s far more intimate than other goods and people are passionate about what they believe. There aren’t a lot of other products that people buy to put into their own bodies. Doing that requires a lot of trust. That trust can be altered by information and misinformation, and no company or individual has ever had much luck trying to jump in front of one of those trains. A 2013 survey of 2,000 U.S. consumers indicated that 28 per cent of Americans were actively reducing their consumption of bread and other baked goods to avoid wheat gluten. The same study estimated the global gluten-free market at US$4.2 billion. In Britain, it’s been reported by trade magazine The Grocer that bread sales declined by 8.9 per cent and pasta sales shrank by 4.2 per cent in 2014. That translates into 50 million fewer loaves and a total sales decline of $138.3 million. By any measure, those numbers aren’t goofy, they’re real, and large enough that they can’t be ignored by companies in the food business. They operate low-margin businesses in a fiercely competitive landscape. The potential loss of nearly nine per cent of a market in a single year would result in the equivalent red lights switching on and a siren sounding all hands on deck, like in a sinking submarine. There’s an earnest film called “Food Inc.” every commercial farmer in the world should watch, not because the film is right, but because it’s very revealing. One example is when a couple of senior Wal-Mart executives visited an organic farm while the cameras rolled. Just a few months earlier that retailer had, by dint of its size and reach, become the largest organic seller in the world just by starting to stock a few SKUs. One of the film’s producers was probing the Wal-Mart people about that choice and asked, “Was it a difficult decision to make?” A flash of what looks like confusion crossed the WalMart executive’s face as he seemed to be trying to determine whether or not it was a trick question, before plunging in with a straight answer, explaining it wasn’t really a decision so much as reaction to market demand. That, in a nutshell, sums up the role of these companies in the food system. They’re not arbiters of right and wrong, they’re businesses out to turn a buck, and they’ll sell whatever those consumers want. It’s all about keeping sales numbers up and profits flowing. Morality, or even accuracy, rarely enters into it. I suspect that’s the motivation behind Cargill’s recent work with the NonGMO Project which has outraged the ag sector in Western Canada — or at least the portion of it that uses Twitter. Cargill has over the past few days featured prominently in that realm following its own tweet about working with the forprofit certification company. To hear the ‘agvocates’ tell the tale, the company is on par with Benedict Arnold or Vidkun Quisling, turncoats and collaborators both. The response has been swift and sharp. Cargill has been accused of throwing farmers and science “under the bus.” Others have said the company is now “supporting fearmongering.” Another told Cargill that “tens of thousands of farmers” were now wondering what in the world the company was thinking. It was probably very satisfying for these folks to vent. Their frustration is understandable. But in many ways it’s also ineffectual and counterproductive. Does it matter what tens of thousands think, when millions are voting with their pocketbooks? As long as our economies remain bastions of free enterprise and capitalism, people are always going to have that right, and companies will spring up to cater them. Unless you’re Superman, the train is going to win. gord.gilmour@fbcpublishing.com

Accessing agriculture’s big data BY DAVID SAXOWSKY NDSU

or several years, farmers have been using technology that is accumulating massive amounts of data on production practices – also referred to as “big data.” But how might big data be managed? What information will be available to whom? Technology, for example, frequently fits the category of “private but available for a price.” The general question appears to be “who can do what” with respect to agriculture’s big data. Who can collect the data, who can transfer the data to whom and who can use the data? The answers are not clear. University professors are suggesting that laws (trademark, patent and copyright laws, for example) do not fully address the questions. They suggest that perhaps state trade secret laws could be applied. They also emphasize that property owners enter into agreements with others before the information is shared by its owners. Another recent suggestion has been that laws be enacted limiting how often imagery data can be collected, shared and used. But how would such limitations ever be enforced? Images have been taken from space for decades. These images were not a concern in the past but are drawing more concern now that technology is providing extremely detailed images at lower cost. Various concerns have been suggested as to why big data needs to be controlled. For example, those with access to the data and information can have an advantage in the market over those who do not have such information. Contractually controlling information is one approach; regulatory control is another approach. Is the more realistic approach to do whatever is possible to assure everyone has access to the data?

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The National Agricultural Statistics Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has been collecting and publishing data for decades. The Economic Research Service of the USDA likewise has been analyzing that data and publishing results. This information helps everyone in agriculture understand the current state of the industry. Concerns have been expressed that the trend, for the past several decades, is less information available to the public, including producers. To counter that trend, there have been efforts to maintain transparency in the agricultural commodities sectors. Is another alternative for agricultural big data to have government do its best to collect and publish the data? Note that this suggestion does not mention that government “analyze” the data. However, big data is no longer a national issue. It is a global matter. A satellite that can provide a detailed scan of a North Dakota field can, just as easily, scan a field in France. A Brazilian firm that hires the service of a private satellite firm to scan Brazilian fields can, just as easily, pay to have U.S. fields scanned. USDA public information can be retrieved just as easily by a Kazakhstan livestock producer as a North Dakota rancher. This information is going to be public on a global scale and solutions need to address that. The information age is upon us. We have been in the computer age for nearly 35 years, but computers are just tools, no different than a tractor. How we use computer technology to gather, analyze and use information is no longer a question for the future; it is here today. David Saxowsky is an associate professor with NDSU’s department of agribusiness and applied economics. His teaching includes agricultural law, food law, farm and agribusiness management, and water law.

March 1995

oblin was an up-and-coming variety when it was advertised in our April 6, 1995 issue. One of the stories on our front page that week was how the top-gaining Limousin bull at the Gunton bull test station had gone missing with no explanation, and there was a $500 reward offered for information as to his whereabouts. The following week, we reported that after a two-week absence, the animal had ended up back in his pen with a different ear tag. Station staff had no explanation, or at least, no official explanation. We were later advised that the widespread publicity resulting from our publishing the story might have had something to do with it. Fertilizer prices were also in the news — phosphate was at $420 per ton, a 62 per cent increase over the previous year. Farmers were still digesting the previous month’s news that the Crowsnest freight subsidy would be eliminated August 1, and that farmers would receive a one-time tax-free compensation of $1.6 billion. And in our next issue, we reported that Manitoba Agriculture Minister Harry Enns would not rule out stripping the Manitoba Hog Board of its marketing monopoly. He later announced that it would end on July 1.

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COMMENT/FEEDBACK

Is Ag in the Classroom a corporate shill? Far from it What one group sees as education, another views as propaganda BY LAURA RANCE FBC editorial director

lassrooms across the country are getting some special visitors this month as volunteers for the non-profit organization Ag in the Classroom Canada (AITC-C) do their bit to promote Ag Literacy Month. In this province, those volunteers included Manitoba Agriculture Minister Ralph Eichler and fellow cabinet minister and Portage la Prairie farmer Ian Wishart, who took turns reading to students in a Winnipeg school. “Most students are three generations removed from the farm, so it’s important they learn where their food comes from. Canadian Agriculture Literacy Month puts a face to agriculture and shows students how connected we are to agriculture every day,” Agriculture in the ClassroomManitoba executive director Sue Clayton said in a release. It all seems innocent enough. Who better qualified than people on the front lines of food production to explain it to young people? The effort involves hundreds of volunteers from across Canada who take time out of their daily schedules to engage with students. But nothing is simple or straightforward in this era of polarized views about just about everything, including food.

It all seems innocent enough. Who better qualified than people on the front lines of food production to explain it to young people?

A network of organizations opposed to the use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in food production took AITC-C to task earlier this month for a presentation on how biotechnology — in this case, a genetically modified apple that doesn’t turn brown when its flesh is exposed to air — can be used to reduce food waste. The webinar was delivered by an employee of the company behind the Arctic apple, which has been approved by federal regulators, but is not yet commercialized in Canada. The private sector sponsors and volunteers for AITC-C wouldn’t have a problem with this. They see this type of genetic engineering as an asset for agriculture. It does, after all, have regulatory approval and has been used in food production for more than 20 years. However, the Canadian Biot ech nology Action Network, Kids Right to Know, the Council of Canadians and Earth Action PEI see something more nefarious, calling the webinar a “blatant corporate product promotion.” “It’s certainly not a neutral presenta-

tion of genetic modification to students,” Lucy Sharratt of the Canadian Biotechnology Action Network said in a release. That may be so, but it’s unlikely students would hear a neutral view of GMOs from these groups either. So how do we talk about food production in a way that informs the discussion without influencing opinions? When it comes to controversial issues, what one group sees as education, another views as propaganda. There has been no evidence found to date that shows eating foods produced from GMOs is hazardous to our health. But the technology raises other questions about the structure of our food supply worthy of discussion. Likewise, it is disingenuous to suggest any particular technology is necessary to feed the world. What will be needed is ongoing innovation, which can take many forms. That’s the conundrum facing modern agriculture in an era when critical thinking has taken a back seat to fear and mistrust. Citizens who now have little direct connection with food production are bombarded with infor-

mation — some of it good, some of it misleading — provided by individuals and organizations that promote their views with religious fervour. Many don’t know where to start when it comes to forming their own opinion on complex issues, the discussion around which should be more about understanding the tradeoffs than about picking a side. Ag in the Classroom was formed to help fill that void. While it is officially agnostic on policy and issues, it’s fair to say its volunteers bring a perspective on agriculture that is predominantly based on conventional wisdom. Its programs are delivered by farmers and industry representatives who are passionate about what they do and how they do it. Are some of those perspectives and the underlying assumptions then debatable? Absolutely. As adults, many of us have come to appreciate that some of the things we ‘learned’ in school are open to interpretation. Who knows how future grocery buyers will look back on what they learned about agriculture in school? At least they learned something about it. At its core, education isn’t, nor should it be, about providing the right answers. Its role is to equip students with the capacity to ask the right questions. That starts with a basic understanding of how things work. It’s hard to agree or disagree if you don’t know what you are talking about. laura@fbcpublishing.com

Brazil and the mother of all food fraud cases

As one of Brazil’s main livestock industry competitors Canada will likely gain from this scandal BY SYLVAIN CHARLEBOIS Dalhousie University

razil, the largest exporter of meat products in the world, faces a food fraud crisis — and it seems federal authorities have been complicit. There’s a lesson here for Canada. Brazilian authorities recently announced they would investigate several companies, including meat-packing giants JBS SA and BRF SA. The companies are accused of bribing licensed inspectors to approve rotten meat products for international sale and export. Given that the companies and government are allegedly involved, this could become one of the worst food fraud scandals in modern times. The investigation, dubbed Operation Weak Flesh, began more than two years ago and still isn’t finished. More than 40 companies and several bureaucrats are involved. This is a textbook case of economically motivated food adulteration. Various animal parts were allegedly used as substitutes for more expensive ingredients or products. Any

suspicious smells were allegedly camouflaged through the use of acid, a food safety nightmare. It appears these products were delivered to schools, hospitals and other institutions. Even Wal-Mart is a buyer and has requested an explanation about the risks involved. As we often see in food fraud cases, every company involved is denying all allegations. Brazilian meat product exports account for well over $14 billion and are distributed to many parts of the world, including Asia and Europe. That could decline significantly. Share values for JBS SA and BRF SA have decreased by 10 per cent over the past few days. Given the political and economic climate in Brazil, this couldn’t have happened at a worse time. The economy is mired in one of the deepest depressions in its history, and the country is dealing with the aftermath of the high-profile Petrobras scandal, which also involved the public and private sectors. This new scandal will hit agri-food, one of Brazil’s largest economic sectors, very hard.

As we often see in food fraud cases, every company involved is denying all allegations.

It also strikes yet another blow to the global livestock industry. It gives more ammunition to those opposed to the industrialization of agriculture and the role of agribusinesses. Questions about the sustainable and ethical nature of massive livestock production have abounded for years. As a result, consumers in the industrialized world are increasingly reducing their intake of animal protein, particularly beef. Nonetheless, agri-food firms exist to make food systems more efficient and food more affordable. Society has benefited from these corporations, whether we realize or not. For that beneficial relationship to endure, ethics must play a key part. Even if most companies operate by upholding shared values with con-

sumers, there are those that spoil it for everyone else. Public policy exists to protect consumers but ill-designed regulations can lead to market failures, compounding the fallout. In Brazil, licensed companies have a direct influence over who inspects their facilities. Inspectors are only human and can be compromised. Had a proper regulatory framework been in place, this scandal could likely have been prevented. Ironically, JBS SA, as JSB Food Canada, runs the Brooks, Alta., plant that was operated by XL Foods during the infamous meat recall in 2012. At the time, Canadian inspectors weren’t diligent enough and didn’t ask the company to make necessary changes in areas where they were found in breach of federal regulations. Maintenance deferral was permitted countless times. We learned from the XL Foods incident and made changes to how we manage Canada’s inspection force. Interestingly, JBS bought the Brooks plant during the recall investigation. This speaks to the culture of the industry, repeated worldwide, and now

it’s Brazil’s turn to reap the consequences. It took Brazil decades to convince the world its meat products were worthy of export. Actor Robert de Niro was even a spokesperson for the industry. Operation Weak Flesh could destroy this reputation completely. A number of countries have called for sanctions on Brazilian meat products and some have already been implemented. Canada, as one of Brazil’s main livestock industry competitors, will likely gain from all of this as Canadian ranchers are very aware. But let’s hope arrogance won’t make our sector complacent again, as we witnessed with the mad cow disease mess in 2003. We must learn from that — and from what has happened in Brazil. Canadian livestock and meat scandals were a cakewalk compared to what’s going on in Brazil. But with food fraud, which is often complicated, you can never be too careful. Sylvain Charlebois is dean of Dalhousie University’s faculty of management and a researcher in food distribution and policy. He writes regularly about food and agriculture.

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FROM PAGE ONE he said. Others are not, but can communicate with the regular staff, many of whom have picked up some Spanish over years interacting with their temporary workforce. In some years, workers have taken English lessons through the community, although Vanderveen says that option is not widely used. “For the most part, they’re too busy when they are working here and it depends. Some of them learn online. Some of them don’t want to learn. It just varies from guy to guy,” he said.

AG WORKERS Continued from page 1

Beth Connery is one of several Manitoba producers to draw from the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP), an agreement between Canada, Mexico and Caribbean countries that has brought thousands of temporary foreign workers to Canadian farms since 1966. “Certainly for some of the hand-harvested crops that are being grown in Manitoba, we could not do it without workers,” she said. “Without the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program, we would not be able to get employees who would do the work and we would have to stop growing those crops.” More commonly discussed in Ontario, a hotbed for the horticultural work reliant on the program, the SAWP has grown in popularity in Manitoba as horticulture operations become more common. “It’s actually increasing on an annual basis, especially for any of the farms producing vegetables where there’s more hand labour needed,” Keith Kuhl, outgoing president of the Canadian Horticulture Council, said. “For those farms, it’s absolutely crucial that they have access to temporary foreign workers.” Starting in the ’70s, Connery began with about a dozen SAWP workers, gradually increasing as local labour dried up. Today, she said, many of her workers are return employees, some of

Some criticism

Harvest labour from temporary foreign workers is particularly important to vegetable producers and other horticultural operators, who say they can’t find enough help locally. PHOTO: WESTERN PRODUCER

whom have returned to her farm for six months of every year for decades. Contracts through the program range between three and eight months and require employers to provide accommodation and transportation for workers, although the latter may be recouped partially through payroll deductions according to Employment and Social Development Canada. Work permits are employer specific and a farm may ask for a specific employee to return. “It provides continuity for us because we get guys back who already know our farm and the other guys around and what

their job is and what they need to do,” Connery said. For temporary workers employed by Vanderveen’s Greenhouses in Carman, the season is already at its peak. Between 20 and 24 workers arrive from Mexico to work at the greenhouse each year, up from the initial six a decade ago, assisting in its busy three-month planting season. “Before we had this, it was a lot more part-time help, so we’d have people coming and going three days a week, shorter days. It was a lot more work just to juggle it all and make it work,” Jordan Vanderveen said. Workers put in between eight

and 11 hours, six days a week, of general labour as Vanderveen’s prepares for its summer rush. Plants must be seeded, cared for and readied for May shipping, while the greenhouses themselves must be ready, seeds, seedlings and mature plants in place, before the nursery opens its doors to the public in late March. English skills vary widely between workers, Vanderveen said, a challenge that at times limits an employee’s ability for certain tasks, although he added that the language barrier can usually be overcome. Some employees are fluent in English by the time they arrive in Canada,

While producers and commodity groups have been vocally suppor tive, both Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker program and Seasonal Agriculture Worker Program have faced harsh criticism by the public and activist groups who accuse them of exploiting migrant workers. Justice for Migrant Workers, an Ontario-based non-profit founded by Chris Ramsaroop, has reported complaints of insufficient housing, pay discrimination between migrant and non-migrant workers, gender discrimination, incidents of racism from surrounding communities, inadequate representation in policy-making and contract disputes, exposure to chemicals or pesticides without adequate safety training or gear, insufficient breaks and work days up to 15 hours. Continued on next page

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Critics have also argued that the program discourages workers from reporting abuses, for fear of repatriation or expulsion from the program, does not provide a clear path for permanent residency for workers who have spent decades returning to Canada and limits options for workers to escape bad conditions, as a transfer to another farm requires the agreement of the current employer. In 2016, a report by the federal Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities Committee identified employer-specific work permits as a vehicle for potential abuse and recommended the requirement be eliminated. The committee also recommended that multiple work visas be issued to seasonal migrant workers to increase mobility through off-seasons and the pathways to permanent residency be reviewed for all temporary foreign workers. Also in 2016, SAWP made headlines with the story of Sheldon McKenzie, a 39-year-old Jamaican man who suffered a head injury in 2014 while working on an Ontario farm and later died. While eligible for Canadian health care under the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program, McKenzie’s family reported that his work visa, and its health-care privileges, were later revoked due to his inability to work. The family was in the midst of applying for a humanitarian visa when McKenzie died. McKenzie’s cousin, Marcia Barrett, appeared before the Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities Committee in June 2016 to argue for upgrades to the program. “I am not asking this committee to dismantle the program,” she said. “The program has been a great benefit to my cousin’s family and to many families who are here to work. I am asking the committee to get rid of some of the things in the program that cause these migrant workers not to have access to the proper health care, proper benefits, proper training, and proper working conditions that regular Canadians have. “I am asking this committee to get rid of things in the program that have caused the worst nine months of my life, living under the constant fear that my cousin, who was lying in a hospital bed with a head injury, was going to run out of health care and be sent back to his country, which does not have the facilities or the medical capability to take care of him.” In its final report, the committee identified that “certain SAWP-related aspects are having a negative impact on temporary foreign workers,” but included no specific recommendations.

A broccoli producer whose farm has drawn from the program for the last 48 years, Forth currently employs about 18 temporary foreign workers. “These people who work for us become more than just employees; they become part of who we are,” he said. “As an example, my father died about a month or so ago and three or four of them who have been on my farm forever were as upset as we were about it, and you don’t get that in an employer-employee relationship if they hate you.” FARMS has argued that SAWP workers are paid an hourly wage, “not less than the provincial minimum wage rate or the local prevailing rate paid to Canadians doing the same job, whichever is greatest,” are covered under workplace safety insurance and provincial health care and must be given accommodation that meets health and safety regulations and is annually inspected, according to a March news release. According to Winnipeg im-

migration lawyer Paul Hesse, the Employment Standards Act does not require farm workers to be paid overtime, although workers must be paid wages for all hours worked. The federal government provides a wage scale for specific agricultural products, as well as the rights and responsibilities of all parties in an SAWP contract through Employment and Social Development Canada. “Both the Government of Can ada and the Government of Manitoba can audit employers of foreign workers,” Hesse said. “Employers should keep records for at least six years after the end of the working relationship. Those records should include proof that all promises to foreign workers were met, including time sheets, proof that all required wages were paid, housing was provided as required, transportation costs paid for as required, etc.” Forth argued that produce would be cost ineffective if producers were required to pay overtime and would not

be able to compete against imports from countries with less stringent labour rights. He further argued that the reporting mechanism for migrant workers is robust, including bilateral co-operation, a 24-hour contact number and liaison officers from the countries in question. “They do a whole lot for these guys and they’re just available to do that,” he said. “That’s why this system works and the other ones don’t work as well… I run other businesses too, outside of agriculture. I want to run a nice business. I want to feel good about it. I want my employees to feel good about it.” Producers and agricultural groups have argued that the program provides financial stability to workers, allowing them to support family, put children through university or build businesses in their home countries that they otherwise would have been unable to afford. In Connery’s case, the continued criticism of the program is described as “disappoint-

ing,” as is the potential to be “lumped in with all the other employers, some of whom appear to not be using the programs properly.” “Certainly the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program has been around a very long time,” she said. “It’s very well organized. It has contracts that are signed by the governments and the employer and the employee, so everyone knows what to expect and all of the employee’s rights are protected.” Aspects of the 2016 parliamentary committee report, such as more temporary visas, appeared in the recently tabled federal budget, although recommendations to do away with employerspecific work permits and the four-year cap for workers in the Temporary Foreign Worker program (a point of contention in the agri-food industry, which has resented sending trained employees away after four years) were not addressed. astockford@farmmedia.com

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Skeptical K e n Fo r t h , p r e s i d e n t o f Foreign Agriculture Resource Management Services (FARMS), which oversees the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program in Ontario and Atlantic Canada, was overtly skeptical of the criticism. “If there are these bad things going on, then name the farm, but they won’t do that because it ain’t so,” Forth said. “We’ve always said that. Just tell us.”

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season canopy transforms St. Norbert Farmers’ Market into a much larger, permanent yearround market, Firth said. St. Norbert’s existing covered area doesn’t offer much protection on cooler, windier days. “It stops rain from falling on their heads but that’s all,” Firth said. She said they hope to have the canopies erected by opening day May 20 but if timing doesn’t work out they’ll have them put up in fall so the busy spring market season isn’t disrupted by the work.

Year-round sales The four-season canopy enables St. Norbert to finally realize its long-held dream of operating as a year-round market, Firth said. The year-round canopy, which will be heated in winter to about 15 C, will accommodate up to 70 vendors and give more opportunity to sell many more months of the year, she said. “This is where our market will really grow,” said Firth. St. Norbert has run winter markets for the last three years at a nearby indoor location but has only had room for 30 vendors, and that also restricted the number of sellers who could sell on the market’s online site. (Customers picked up from vendors on site at the winter market.) But even a winter market on this smaller scale has encouraged growers to ramp up production for winter sales of fresh produce. They’ve now invested in improved crop storage and

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greenhouses for earlier and later production. “We now have vegetables at our market year round,” Firth said. “The producers just needed the opportunity of somewhere to sell it in order to invest in that.” Fi r t h s a i d t h e c a n o p i e s won’t alter the outdoor feel of the market during the warm w e a t h e r, w i t h t h e m a t e rial allowing in natural light. People won’t feel closed in at all, she said.

“And almost 50 per cent of the market will continue to be outdoor vendors,” she said. “It’s just in bad weather and in the winter they can move in under the canopy.” The cost for St. Norbert’s renovations and upgrades will come in at $470,000 and

has been covered through a $235,000 grant from the fede r a l g ov e r n m e n t t h r o u g h t h e Ca n a d a 1 5 0 p r o g r a m and $75,000 from the City of Winnipeg. The remaining $160,000 will be covered through other grants. St. Norbert is so popular

“We now have vegetables at our market year round. The producers just needed the opportunity of somewhere to sell it in order to invest in that.” Marilyn Firth Executive director

WHAT’S UP Please forward your agricultural events to daveb@fbcpublishing.com or call 204-944-5762. March 30: National Farmers Union Manitoba Region 5 annual convention, 9:30 a.m., Canad Inns, 2401 Saskatchewan Ave., Portage la Prairie. For more info call 204-8582479 or 204-797-6388 or visit nfumb.ca. RSVP via email at mb@nfu.ca. 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/. 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. 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”). 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.” June 8-11: Canadian Angus national convention, Victoria Inn, 3550 Victoria Ave., Brandon. For more info visit cdnangus.ca/activities-andservices/national-convention/. June 21-23: Canada’s Farm Progress Show, Evraz Place, 1700 Elphinstone St., Regina. For more info visit myfarmshow.com. July 18-20: Ag in Motion: Western Canada’s Outdoor Farm Expo, Hwy. 16 at Range Rd. 3083, west of Langham, Sask. For more info visit aginmotion.ca. 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.

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vendors can be on a waiting list. Firth said some space is available for vendors to sell on Wednesdays right now, and those starting on that day can move to Saturdays as soon as space becomes available. lorraine@fbcpublishing.com

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Tighter drone regs affect agricultural use Restrictions to within nine kilometres of an ‘aerodrome’ affect much of agricultural Manitoba BY ALEXIS STOCKFORD Co-operator staff

ssiniboine Community College’s agribusiness program has grounded most drone flights while profes sors sort through new regula tions around their operation. The new Transport Canada rules released March 16 limit recreational drones between 250 grams and 35 kilograms to within 90 metres of the ground, at least 75 metres away from structures, people or vehicles, to daylight hours only and at least nine kilometres away from any “aerodrome.” That’s defined as “airports, heliports and seaplane bases or anywhere that aircraft take off and land,” which includes small airports in rural areas. The new rules do not affect agricultural drone use, which is classified as commercial or research, but those regulations have also changed in the last two years. The weight exemption threshold, previously set at two kilograms, has since been elimi nated to include lighter drones. Transport Canada says any one operating a drone for agri cultural use must have a Special Flight Operations Certificate

Stitched drone photos show aerial view of crops or use infrared lenses to track healthy growth and low-growth areas in a field.

Matthew Johnson, founder of M3 Aerial Productions, poses with his fixed-wing drone, one of several his company uses to provide drone services to farmers since the agricultural branch of his company launched last year. Photos: Courtesy Matthew Johnson

from the centre of a heliport, not flying in known icing con ditions or over 300 feet above ground level and performing a site survey prior to launch.

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Matt Johnson of M3 Aerial Productions, which offers agri cultural drone services and train ing, says completing a ground school is required for commercial flight, regardless of other exemp tion criteria. “They still need to take the course, the training course, and they still need to co-ordinate and communicate with NAV Canada at least to set up their initial flight,” Johnson said. “If they’re going to fly their same field 10 times in a season, they have to co-ordinate with Transport Canada at least once to let them know that they’re going to be operating in that area and see if it’s OK to get standing approval for the rest of the season without having to get an SFOC.”

Extensive training Pam Wilson, an ACC agribusi ness faculty member, says stu dents are first learning about drone use and regulations before making their first flight. She has been working for the past year to complete her own ground school and SFOC application. “There’s things like weather patterns and I have to basically know as much as a pilot would have to know before they fly a plane, because there’s a lot of dif ferent airspace you can fly in.” Wilson said regulation has especially affected agriculture, as work and home are often on the same parcel of land, blurring the line between commercial and recreational use. “If you were a farmer who was just like, ‘Oh, I want to see what a picture of my crop looks like,’ that’s not really (recreational use) either, because you could use that to make some business decisions. So that is now research and it’s actually becoming part of work.”

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Johnson said that on top of the ground school cost of about $550, at least $100,000 of aviation liability insurance is required, which also costs about $550. An Industry Canada radio use certification is also often required for an SFOC. A drone may cost well over $1,000, while specialized infrared lenses and sensors will each run in the thousands of dollars. “When we’re talking about drone packages, it’s never just the cost of the drone, which is like $1,500. It’s the drone plus the bat teries, because if you only have one battery or two batteries, it’s very limiting in what you can do and probably very frustrating to the farmer,” Johnson said. His ground school course includes 16 class hours, plus

“The ground school that I’m taking right now, there’s things like weather patterns and I have to basically know as much as a pilot would have to know before they fly a plane.” Pam Wilson ACC

about 15 hours of online compo nents. It’s been held in Winnipeg, Saskatoon and Brandon since November 2016. He plans to hold courses in Guelph and another in Winnipeg before his own peak flying season begins in summer. The SFOC application itself includes a description of how, when and where an operator will fly their drone and a detailed safety-management plan. A restricted operator SFOC may be valid for a year, while proven operators may apply for a threeyear SFOC. Transport Canada aims to process SFOC requests within 20 working days.

DIY may not pay Little Morden Service near Morden, Man., was among the businesses to offer do-it-your self agricultural drone tech nology. In 2015, it launched a drone and software package worth $8,000 using a quadcop ter with infrared lens to track healthy growth in the field. “The program that we offered never really took off,” sales repre sentative Norman Friesen said. “I guess in our area we’re not quite there yet. The farm sizes were just a bit too small. They were getting that information from, I guess, third-party companies.” Customers often expressed concern over flying regulations such as distance from airports and line-of-sight requirements, he said. “With the regulations and everything, it’s not worth it,” Wilson said. “Keep it as a toy. I think there’s enough guys out there who do this for a living that paying them to do it might cost more, but then they assume the liability.” Despite having to curb her own drone work, ACC’s Wilson acknowledged the need for regulation. “I’ve heard so many stupid sto ries of people doing just ridicu lous things with drones, so I do understand why they’ve tight ened this stuff up.” astockford@farmmedia.com

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LIVESTOCK MARKETS (Friday to Thursday) Winnipeg Slaughter Cattle Steers — Heifers — D1, 2 Cows 87.00 - 96.00 D3 Cows 77.00 - 87.00 Bulls 110.00 - 117.00 Feeder Cattle (Price ranges for feeders refer to top-quality animals only) Steers (901+ lbs.) 145.00 - 159.50 (801-900 lbs.) 155.00 - 172.00 (701-800 lbs.) 164.00 - 186.00 (601-700 lbs.) 180.00 - 207.00 (501-600 lbs.) 195.00 - 220.00 (401-500 lbs.) 200.00 - 240.00 Heifers (901+ lbs.) — (801-900 lbs.) 135.00 - 155.00 (701-800 lbs.) 152.00 - 170.00 (601-700 lbs.) 165.00 - 185.00 (501-600 lbs.) 180.00 - 200.00 (401-500 lbs.) 180.00 - 208.00

Heifers

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

Alberta South $ 169.00 - 169.00 — 95.00 - 111.00 80.00 - 99.00 — $ 156.00 - 164.00 161.00 - 174.00 175.00 - 190.00 192.00 - 210.00 205.00 - 226.00 214.00 - 238.00 $ 143.00 - 154.00 150.00 - 162.00 156.00 - 173.00 165.00 - 184.00 175.00 - 195.00 181.00 - 206.00

(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 (March 24, 2017) in U.S. Fed Cattle Close Change April 2017 121.78 2.58 June 2017 112.80 3.38 August 2017 107.90 2.98 October 2017 107.60 2.85 December 2017 108.15 2.55 February 2018 108.25 2.55

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

Cattle Slaughter Canada East West Manitoba U.S.

$1 Cdn: $0.7477 U.S. $1 U.S: $1.3373 Cdn.

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Cattle Prices

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

EXCHANGES: March 24, 2017

March 24, 2017

Brazil’s meat scandal offers brief spillover support

Previous Year 48,911 11,549 37,362 NA 550,000

CNSC Ontario $ 146.97 - 164.53 135.05 - 164.73 70.13 - 91.64 70.13 - 91.64 101.56 - 118.62 $ 160.68 - 180.23 158.94 - 184.59 155.87 - 195.31 152.49 - 212.81 158.81 - 223.90 173.89 - 230.47 $ 148.82 - 160.89 141.17 - 164.24 144.33 - 177.78 141.29 - 183.08 152.73 - 201.22 170.96 - 208.78

Close 133.70 135.35 134.03 135.48 134.95 133.78

Change 3.15 4.80 4.60 5.30 5.82 5.98

Week Ending March 18, 2017 823 26,899 12,898 585 640 8,051 270

Prime AAA AA A B D E

Previous Year 1,276 28,180 10,577 479 518 6,949 237

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

Source: Manitoba Agriculture

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

Current Week 183E 172E 171.79

Last Week 186.59 174.47 174.20

Last Year (Index 100) 169.37 157.01 156.33

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“The two basic drivers for selling cattle are cash flow and pen space, and we’re getting closer to calving and the pen space issue.”

Phil-Franz Warkentin

Cattle Grades (Canada)

Week Ending March 18, 2017 50,890 13,448 37,442 NA 585,000

Climbing cattle futures support Manitoba markets

attle auctions in Manitoba saw some good strength during the week ended March 24, as rising U.S. futures provided underlying support. “The (U.S.) futures board’s been climbing, which is certainly helping drive demand,” said Allan Munroe of Killarney Auction Mart. Both the feeder and finished cattle futures at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange climbed higher during the week, as chart-based buying added to the generally favourable fundamentals of tight supplies, good demand and profitable packer margins. Relative weakness in the Canadian dollar compared to its U.S. counterpart remained supportive for the local market as well, with more U.S. buying interest noted in recent weeks, according to Munroe. Plenty of cattle were also still moving east and west, he added. “Every analyst I was listening to all winter said ‘(Prices) will keep going lower and lower,’ but they have just been going higher and higher,” he said. Carcass weights have dropped significantly over the past year, which Munroe linked as a supportive influence in the futures. “It’s back up to the point where people are very pleasantly surprised with what their calves bring,” Munroe said of the current feeder market. He expected the favourable prices would keep cattle coming to market over the next few weeks, but expected the numbers would soon dwindle as attention turns to spring field work and calving.

allan munroe Killarney Auction Mart

“The two basic drivers for selling cattle are cash flow and pen space, and we’re getting closer to calving and the pen space issue,” said Munroe. “When numbers start to drop, it will make it tougher for the east guys to put loads together,” he said, and expected that would lead to strong demand from those who do show up. On the butcher side, “cows really took a move this week,” said Munroe, pointing to strong butcher cattle demand and prices. Packer buyers were aggressive, he said, while seasonal barbecue demand may also be starting to come forward. News that Brazilian meat imports were being banned from a number of countries, due to a scandal over tainted food, provided spillover support for the Canadian market. “If they get shut out of a place that we don’t directly ship to, one of our competitors is shipping there and that opens up somewhere else,” said Munroe. However, the situation with Brazil appeared to be cleared up by the end of the week, with a number of markets announcing they would once again accept Brazilian meat. Phil Franz-Warkentin writes for Commodity News Service Canada, a Winnipeg company specializing in grain and commodity market reporting.

Futures (March 24, 2017) in U.S. Hogs

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69.35

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May 2017

73.95

-0.85

June 2017 July 2017 August 2017

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Other Market Prices Sheep and Lambs Winnipeg $/cwt Ewes Lambs

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

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

Turkeys Minimum prices as of March 20, 2017 Broiler Turkeys (6.2 kg or under, live weight truck load average) Grade A ................................................$1.930 Undergrade ........................................$1.840 Hen Turkeys (between 6.2 and 8.5 kg liveweight truck load average) Grade A .................................................$1.915 Undergrade .........................................$1.815 Light Tom/Heavy Hen Turkeys (between 8.5 and 10.8 kg liveweight truck load average) Grade A .................................................$1.915 Undergrade .........................................$1.815 Tom Turkeys (10.8 and 13.3 kg, live weight truck load average) Grade A..................................................$1.880 Undergrade.......................................... $1.795 Prices are quoted f.o.b. producers premise.

Toronto 119.29 - 186.06 225.79 - 250.32 245.53 - 269.60 260.60 - 287.76 290.50 - 355.44 —

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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New Zealand’s unlikely bird flu success BY DOMINIQUE PATTON AND CHARLOTTE GREENFIELD Reuters

The deadly bird flu that’s forced mass bird culls and roiled the global egg and poultry trade has spawned one unlikely success – New Zealand, a rare source of disease-free birds and supplier for China’s voracious chicken consumption. W h e n Sp a i n re p o r t e d an outbreak of H5N8 bird flu last month, it left New Zealand as the only source, albeit a tiny one, of disease-free birds to replenish China’s white-feathered broiler chicken stock.

China, the world’s second-largest poultry consumer, relies on imports for its supply of white feather chicken, which are favoured by fast-food chains for their more rapid development and plumper meat, compared with yellow-feathered birds, which are native to China and generally sold retail. N e w Z e a l a n d ’s l i v e chicken exports to China s o a re d m o re t h a n t e n fold last year and analysts expect rapid growth again this year. The world’s major poultry companies are looking to take advantage of the Pacific island’s clean credentials, which could create an upstream boon for local industry. “Geography’s a disadvantage from a freighting

point of view, but it’s a big advantage because we’re not on the major flyways of any birds that are likely to carry the disease down here,” said Brent Williams, general manager of Bromley Park Hatcheries, a New Zealand-based firm that raises pedigree stock for Cobb-Vantress. Century-old Cobb, headq u a r t e re d i n A r k a n s a s , is one of the world’s top poultry breeders, selling p e d i g re e “g ra n d p a re n t” day-old chicks to Chinese companies. Cobb-Vantress is seeking approval to build new breeding facilities in New Zealand, said Clark Baird, m e d i a re l a t i o n s d i re c tor at the firm, though he declined to reveal the location or production volumes targeted by the new plant.

Toronto ($/cwt) 117.86 - 415.92 — 105.97 - 318.22

Horses Winnipeg ($/cwt) — —

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GRAIN MARKETS column

Manitoba Elevator Prices

Canola sinks below $500 under technical pressure

Average quotes as of March 27, 2017 ($/tonne)

Unharvested canola crops add a layer of uncertainty DAVE SIMS CNSC

CE Futures Canada canola futures continued to lose ground on the charts with the front-month May contract dropping from $503.70 per tonne on March 17 to $482.50 by the close on March 24. Funds were liquidating long positions and moving to the short side while others bailed as the dominant contract sunk below the psychologically important $500 mark. There seems to have been some thought that canola could hold up against the massive stream of soybeans coming onto the market from South America; however, as one analyst pointed out, unlike last year, soybean acreage in the U.S. is expected to increase this spring. Technical selling was a main feature of the week as traders unwound the July/November spread and took positions ahead of the release of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s prospective plantings report on March 31. Others also took large positions on canola/soybeans spreads. Rumours that canola orders had been cancelled also made the rounds in the market, adding to the downturn, even while bearish chart signals were present. The Canadian dollar was a relative non-fac-

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E. Manitoba wheat

196.86

39.93

236.78

W. Manitoba wheat

196.86

24.78

221.64

E. Manitoba canola

482.50

-18.41

464.09

W. Manitoba canola

482.50

-26.79

455.71 Source: pdqinfo.ca

tor during the period, dropping just a quarter of a cent. The damage could have been worse, except for the fact Canada’s canola stocks appear to be dwindling. Some participants say we could run out before the start of the fall harvest. However, the one factor that could change this is the unknown amount of unharvested canola still lying in Prairie fields. Some market watchers say some of it could still be usable, while others doubt the quality is any good at all. Whatever the case, the uncertainty is creating some trepidation in the market.

Port Prices As of Friday, March 24, 2017 ($/tonne)

Dave Sims writes for Commodity News Service Canada, a Winnipeg company specializing in grain and commodity market reporting.

Weekly Change

144.58

-9.36

U.S. spring wheat 14% Portland

240.03

-4.85

Canola Thunder Bay

494.50

-21.20

Canola Vancouver

516.50

-18.20

Closing Futures Prices

As of Thursday, March 23, 2017 ($/tonne)

Soybean potential Rising estimates for crops in Brazil and Argentina continues to weigh on the soybean market. The crop was already expected to be massive long ago, but good weather has increased that potential even more. Corn was consolidating over the week as traders began to position themselves in advance of USDA’s prospective plantings report. Large world supplies and reports of reduced fertilizer usage dragged on corn prices. Chicago wheat was lower during the period as rain fell on parts of the U.S. Plains, alleviating concerns over excess dryness. On the other side, U.S. acreage was expected to be lower, which limited the losses.

Last Week

U.S. hard red winter 12% Houston

Last Week

Weekly Change

ICE canola

482.50

-21.20

ICE milling wheat

231.00

-4.00

ICE barley

137.00

0.00

Mpls. HRS wheat

196.86

-4.87

Chicago SRW wheat

156.07

-4.23

Kansas City HRW wheat

157.26

-9.37

Corn

140.25

-4.43

Oats

159.67

-2.43

Soybeans

358.53

-8.91

Soymeal

350.66

-11.79

Soyoil

710.67

-1.54

Cash Prices Winnipeg As of Friday, March 24, 2017 ($/tonne)

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

Last Week

Weekly Change

Feed wheat

n/a

Feed barley

145.60

-4.13

Rye

n/a

467.69

-2/36

n/a

Oats

201.01

-0.65

Soybeans

393.90

-8.45

15.00

unch

Ask

Flaxseed Feed peas

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

Western Canadian wheat bids seen softening Large and potentially larger global supplies put pressure on prices BY DAVE SIMS CNS Canada

pring wheat bids in Western Canada were lower during the week ended March 24, as favourable weather in the U.S. Plains and large world supplies weighed on the market. Depending on the location, average Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS) wheat prices were down $4-$5 per tonne across the Prairie provinces, according to price quotes from a cross-section of deliver y points compiled by PDQ (Price and Data Quotes). Average prices ranged from about $221 per tonne in western Manitoba to as high as $241 in northern Alberta. Quoted basis levels varied from location to location, but gener-

Average CWRS prices ranged from about $221 per tonne in western Manitoba to as high as $241 in northern Alberta.

ally improved slightly to range from about $24 to $44 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$165 to US$180 per tonne. That would put the currencyadjusted basis levels at about US$18$33 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 $24 to $44 below the futures. Canada Prairie Spring Red (CPSR) wheat bids were lower by roughly $10 per tonne, with prices ranging from $154 to $169 per tonne. Average durum prices were mostly lower, with bids in southern Alberta, up by 25 cents, being the lone exception. Bids in Saskatchewan were

steady to down $2 per tonne, to range from $260 to $263. The May spring wheat contract in Minneapolis, off of which most CWRS contracts in Canada are based, was quoted March 24 at US$5.3575 per bushel, down 13.25 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 24 at US$4.28 per bushel, down 25.5 U.S. cents compared to the previous week. The May Chicago Board of Trade soft wheat contract settled March 24 at US$4.2475, down by 12 U.S. cents on the week. The Canadian dollar settled March 24 at 74.74 U.S. cents, down by nearly a quarter of a cent compared to the week earlier.

The Manitoba Co-operator | March 30, 2017

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The lowdown on bovine tuberculosis

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The battle against TB is a ‘painful journey’ but worth the effort

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Reservoirs The tuberculosis issue is further complicated in areas where there is a wildlife reservoir for the disease, such as Riding Mountain National Park in Manitoba and Wood Buffalo National Park in Alberta. Elk, white-tailed deer, and bison can spread the disease. But while there has been transmission from bison in Wood Buffalo National Park to cattle the current situation in southeastern Alberta is not believed to have been the result of transmission from wildlife. “It’s important to recognize that these situations are unique and chal-

Battling bovine TB would be easier if more ranches had premises ID, says vet Allan Preston. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Biosecurity To reduce the risk of TB transmission, it’s best to maintain a closed herd and only accept animals of equivalent status. Producers can also employ an incoming isolation and quarantine process. “From a TB perspective, commingling on pasture is not a huge issue or a huge risk,” added Preston.

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“Transmission is more likely to occur when animals are confined or feeding off the same feed supplies.” But separation from wildlife is key. In Manitoba, white-tailed deer sometimes commingle with cattle, and create problems when they drink from the same water and eat from the same bales. In the Riding Mountain Eradication Area, producers use measures such as a hay barrier fencing around the park. They also move their hay in quickly, and keep it in bins to keep wildlife out. Some producers have used feed yard fencing and others employ guardian dogs. Good gates and fencing have also played a role while improving the habitat within the park encourages the elk to stay within the park’s boundaries. “Keeping the elk down to a more manageable number has been critical to the spread of the disease,” said Preston. It’s often overlooked, but producers should have signage and a visitor log-in on their premises so they know who is coming and going on the farm, he added. Buffer zones between the livestock and the park have also played a role in control. “I envy the situation that Wood Buffalo National Park has — there are large expanses of land between the buffalo area and where the domestic livestock populations exist,” said Preston. “We don’t have the luxury of that separation in Manitoba, and it has complicated our ability to deal with this disease.”

BY ALEXIS KIENLEN

lenging,” said Preston. “Based on the work we’ve done in Manitoba, we think that over the next four to five years, we can get to the point where we can eradicate tuberculosis from the wild population. If we can do that, that’s one of the first times that’s happening all over the world.” Traceability and premise identification are key to finding and tracking tuberculosis cases. In Manitoba, about 50 to 60 per cent of producers have a premise ID, and that number climbs to 75 to 80 per cent in Alberta. “ This just indicates that the premise ID, animal identification and movement information are not as robust as they could be in the present time,” said Preston. “We need to continue to work towards that. “Certainly, any investigation in the TB situation in Alberta at the moment, or the BSE tracebacks we’ve had in recent times, would certainly be more efficient and simpler if the traceability system was a little more robust and closer to being complete.” In addition to slaughter surveillance, bovine TB screening also occurs through selected testing, export testing, semen embryo collection programs, and producer-initiated testing.

BY ALEXIS KIENLEN

Despite the ongoing bovine tuberculosis situation around Riding Mountain, many producers may not know some basic facts about the disease. “Bovine TB is caused by bacteria. Many types of mycobacteria exist, and many types of mycobacteria bovis exist,” Karin Schmid, beef production specialist with Alberta Beef Producers, said during a recent Beef Cattle Research Council webinar. There are many types of mycobacterium bovis. One can also cause Johne’s disease in cattle and another can cause TB in humans. Bovine tuberculosis is infectious, but not overly so. “It requires frequent and extended nose-to-nose contact or contact with bodily secretions over an extended period of time,” said Schmid, the industry liaison for the western area emergency centre for the current Alberta tuberculosis investigation since last November. The bacteria are sensitive to heat and sunlight, as well as dry conditions. Mycobacteria bovis is hardy and does well in cold and moist conditions. It can cause a slow, progressive disease in cattle. Even though its preferred host is cattle, mycobacteria bovis can affect a wide variety of warm-blooded mammals. The disease causes lesions in the lungs as the body tries to wall off the infections, and the bacteria spreads throughout the blood and lymphatic system. The disease can lie dormant until the immune system breaks down. “It is a sneaky bug. It is basically a bacterial ninja. It can hide in the body until something causes it to become active and lesions develop,” said Schmid. Cattle will not show any outward clinical signs until the disease is far advanced. “You won’t be able to look at an animal and see if it has TB,” she said. Once the disease advances, an animal may lose its appetite and lose weight or exhibit a fluctuating fever. If their lungs are severely diseased, they may have a chronic cough. Bovine TB is a reportable disease in Canada, and there are eradication and surveillance programs in place as Canada’s status as a TB-free country is important for international trade. “Our surveillance relies on surveillance at slaughter. Ninety-five per cent of cattle are slaughtered at federal plants,” said Schmid. Slaughtered cattle are inspected for lesions consistent with tuberculosis. (Many different diseases cause lesions.) Before the case found in Jenner, Alta. last year, the last Canadian case was in B.C. in 2011. Canada’s eradication program began in 1923 and full herd depopulations were implemented in 1978. Canada was declared tuberculosis free by the World Organization for Animal Health in 1985 and is statistically free from tuberculosis (which means that 99.90 per cent of cattle and 99.8 per cent of herds are free of the disease). For the tuberculosis-free status to be affected, two unrelated cases need to occur in the same general area. When positive cases are found, authorities move into the eradication mode. The process includes a quarantine, an epidemiological investigation, screening, and confirmatory tests. It also means tracing, with animal movements tracked for five years in accordance with international guidelines. Those involved in the investigation track herds that have had direct or fenceline contact with infected animals, trace-outs (animals purchased from an infected herd), and trace-ins (animals that have come into the infected herd from another source). “Animal records and knowing where cows are at any given time, and knowing which cows went where could be really important in a disease investigation,” said Schmid. Proper animal records can reduce testing and depopulation. “Record-keeping is extremely important. Epidemiology also helps us determine the animals with the most risk, and move down to the animals with the least risk,” she said. The riskiest groups are dealt with first. These include the herds with the confirmed positives, followed by any animals that had direct contact with the infected herds, and fenceline contacts. There are a variety of live tests for animals at risk, including blood tests.

There are several ways to improve bovine security, even in areas where wildlife may harbour the disease

he measures used to battle bovine tuberculosis are tough, but well worth it, says one of the vets in the line of defence. “Most of our focus is that it is a reportable disease and TB-free status is jealously guarded as a trade advantage to Canada,” Allan Preston, Manitoba’s bovine TB co-ordinator, said during a recent Beef Cattle Research Council webinar. In other parts of the world, bovine TB has a major economic impact, as the disease not only kills cattle but limits production. And although transmission to humans is rare, the results can be fatal. “As recently as a couple of years ago, a slaughterhouse worker in the U.K. died from contracting bovine TB on the kill floor,” said Preston, who operates a grain and cattle farm in southwestern Manitoba. “We never want to forget that this disease does have those public health implications.” Worldwide, 1.5 million to two million die from the human form of the disease each year. “We tend to forget that this ancient disease is with us all the time and creating some problems,” he said. While the disease used to be prevalent in Canada, the surveillance and eradication programs keep the infection numbers low. “In 2017, the prevalence is so low that we can barely register it,” said Preston. “We’ve come a tremendously long way, but it’s been a bit of a painful journey for sure.” Globally, 50 million cattle are infected with the disease. “The economic losses are staggering in terms of the dollars this costs the cattle industry worldwide.” In turn, Canada and the United States gain immense economic benefits from their control programs, estimated at savings of $10 million annually. “That’s pretty important,” said Preston. “It’s also important that we still have issues in Canada, North America and worldwide.”

Caused by a sneaky ‘bacterial ninja,’ bovine TB is a disease with few symptoms, but important consequences

The Manitoba Co-operator | March 30, 2017

Tim’s, Burger King to tighten broiler barn standards The chains’ owner pledges GAP standards for Canadian and U.S. suppliers by 2024 STAFF

he owner of the Tim Hortons and Burger King fast-food chains plans to have the broiler chicken producers supplying its Canadian and U.S. outlets meet a tighter set of welfare standards within the next seven years. Restaurant Brands Internat ional (RBI) announced on its website it will be “pursuing alignment” with Global Animal Partnership (GAP) standards for broiler birds in the U.S. and Canada. Texas-based GAP’s standards and rating program for broilers, graded 1 through 5+, include set requirements for housing, stocking densities, feeding, breeding and animal care, among other line items. RBI didn’t say on its website which GAP “step level” it expects to achieve in broiler care. Oakville, Ont.-based RBI — which recently announced plans to expand into the fried chicken market with a bid for the U.S.-based Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen chain — said that by 2024 it would “transition to using breeds determined to have better welfare outcomes.” RBI said it would also require its suppliers, by 2024, to provide their birds with more space by reducing maximum stocking density, as per GAP standards, and “enhance livi n g e n v i ro n m e n t s i n c l u d ing litter quality, lighting and enrichments,” also as per GAP standards. GAP step levels vary by maximum stocking density, ranging from five to seven pounds of bird per square foot of barn space at step levels 5/5+ and 1 respectively. In GAP terms, “enrichments” in barns include materials provided to chickens such as bales, forages and/or raised platforms, to “add complexity to their environment and encourage the expression of natural behaviour, such as foraging, without losing their novelty.” Also, barn lighting would be shut off for six or eight hours per day, depending on step level, to allow periods of “continuous darkness” for the birds to rest. RBI also said that for broiler slaughter it would require the use of a “multi-step controlledatmosphere stunning system” by 2024. “To increase the welfare of broiler chickens, we recognize that wide-scale change will take time and must be undertaken in a thoughtful manner using best practices supported by science and rigorous research,” RBI said on its website. Suppliers will be asked to “verify their progress via thirdparty auditing,” the company said.

Chicken farmers have something to crow about An independent audit has shown their animal care program is working well BY ALEX BINKLEY Co-operator contributor

he latest audit of the animal care program operated by Chicken Farmers of Canada (CFC) by third-party auditor NSF International says the program is working effectively and consistently. CFC said in a statement that 2,800 Canadian chicken farms are audited annually. “It is a mandatory program with enforcement measures for issues of non-compliance and the program guarantees one national standard for consistency of requirements and record-keeping on all chicken farms in Canada.” Farmers “work hard each day to provide the best possible care for their birds, and to ensure their health and welfare,” CFC said. The effectiveness of the program “is a clear demonstration of their commitment to animal care.” NSF International concluded the program “has been implemented effectively and maintained on an ongoing basis. Animal care measures have been consistently applied.” Not only does the care program ensure standards are maintained, it’s “a way to provide continuing education to farmers about best practices and to drive innovation and improvement,” CFC said. T h e p ro g ra m i s b a s e d on the Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Hatching Eggs, Breeders, Chickens and Turkeys developed by the National Farm Animal Care Council. It’s the product of collaboration by farmers, veterinarians, proces

Canadian chicken producers are walking the talk on animal care, according to a recent audit. PHOTO: THINKSTOCK

NSF International concluded the program “has been implemented effectively and maintained on an ongoing basis. Animal care measures have been consistently applied.”

sors, transporters, animal welfare associations, and government officials. The code began with a full scientific review and was followed by public consultations. The CFC Code was finalized in 2016 and the organization is moving ahead with an update of it. It also plans to “continue funding animal care research as a priority area – to enhance future versions of the Code of Practice and farm management practices.” CFC has also asked the federal government to recog-

nize animal care in the next Agricultural Policy Framework much like the national onfarm food safety program is. “Such a recognition system would leverage the work performed by NFACC and organizations such as CFC that are implementing one auditable, mandatory standard to effectively demonstrate the level of animal care on Canadian farms.” CFC’s commitment to animal care assisted by expert contributions will provide “confidence to our custom-

ers and consumers of the high standards of animal care which are the foundations of our Raised by a Canadian Farmer brand. It was launched in 2013. NSF performs the thirdparty audits using PAACO (Professional Animal Auditor Certification Organization) certified auditors to ensure the effective and consistent implementation of the CFC Animal Care Program. NSF is an internationally recognized, third-party certification body, accredited by the American National Standards Institute to ISO 17065. Its a u d i t o r s a re p ro f e s s i o n als with years of experience performing animal care and food safety audits for the agricultural sector. Third-party audits were conducted in all provinces and over 90 per cent of CFC’s on-farm auditors were evaluated.

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LIVESTOCK AUCTION RESULTS Weight Category

Ashern

Gladstone

Grunthal

Heartland

Brandon

Virden

Killarney

Ste. Rose

Winnipeg

Feeder Steers

22-Mar

21-Mar

24-Mar

22-Mar

20-Mar

23-Mar

24-Mar

No. on offer

2,065

761*

727

956

2,622*

750*

1,995

1,600

Over 1,000 lbs.

n/a

900-1,000

126.00-162.00

130.00-156.25

100.00-113.00

150.00-165.00

157.00-166.50

n/a

150.00-164.50

145.00-155.00

800-900

150.00-175.50

140.00-166.00

140.00-161.00

153.00-167.00

164.00-176.00

150.00-164.00

160.00-176.00

157.00-176.00

700-800

167.00-189.00

160.00-185.00

165.00-185.00

170.00-186.00

172.00-188.00

165.00-183.00

172.00-191.00

164.00-190.00

600-700

170.00-210.00

180.00-193.50

185.00-207.00

184.00-204.00

185.00-201.00 (204.00)

180.00-198.00

188.00-210.00

184.00-214.00

500-600

190.00-223.00

190.00-217.00

195.00-232.50

196.00-218.00

197.00-217.00 (221.00)

195.00-215.00 (219.00)

200.00-230.00

200.00-231.00

400-500

190.00-223.00

200.00-224.00

200.00-245.00

212.00-244.00

216.00-240.00

215.00-236.00

205.00-235.00

210.00-255.00

300-400

203.00-222.00

200.00-225.00

200.00-267.50

225.00-250.00

n/a

215.00-240.00 (246.00)

210.00-252.50

220.00-260.00

n/a

120.00-145.00

114.00-135.00

140.00-152.00

137.00-147.00

n/a

135.00-152.50

145.00-158.00

800-900

140.00-158.00

135.00-153.00

139.00-147.50

140.00-156.00

147.00-160.00

140.00-152.00

148.00-159.75

150.00-161.00

700-800

157.00-170.00

140.00-161.00

155.00-171.50

152.00-164.00

153.00-169.00

145.00-159.50

155.00-174.00

153.00-171.00

600-700

162.00-176.00

160.00-174.50

165.00-183.00

164.00-184.00

165.00-185.00

160.00-175.00 (179.50)

170.00-190.00

165.00-193.00

500-600

150.00-193.50

170.00-188.50

170.00-191.00

180.00-194.00

175.00-194.00

175.00-190.00

180.00-207.50

170.00-197.00

400-500

n/a

175.00-192.00

170.50-210.00

187.00-207.00

184.00-204.00

180.00-197.00

180.00-207.00

180.00-208.00

300-400

n/a

180.00-195.00

176.00-217.50

192.00-211.00

n/a

180.00-204.00

200.00-221.00

280

n/a

139

n/a

178

150

D1-D2 Cows

81.00-93.00

75.00-97.00

79.50-94.50

90.00-106.50

88.00-98.00

95.00-105.00

62.50-119.00

94.00-101.00

D3-D5 Cows

74.00-79.00

n/a

83.00-92.00

73.00-89.00

n/a

88.00-94.00

Age Verified

90.00-104.00 (110.00)

up to 97.00

n/a

91.00-102.00 (104.00)

n/a

Good Bulls

110.00-130.00

100.00-126.00

108.25-110.00

119.00-133.00

119.00-130.00 (133.00)

115.00-132.00

108.00-139.50

110.00-120.00

n/a

140.00-149.50

n/a

Feeder heifers 900-1,000 lbs.

Slaughter Market No. on offer

Butcher Steers Butcher Heifers

n/a

140.00-149.00

n/a

Feeder Cows

n/a

95.00-115.00

n/a

95.00-110.00

Fleshy Export Cows

n/a

Lean Export Cows

n/a

120.00-151.00

n/a

104.00-115.00

n/a

112.00-135.00

n/a

96.00-141.50

n/a

Heiferettes * includes slaughter market

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

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Bernier makes supply management an issue Dairy farmers are taking out Conservative memberships to vote against him BY JOHN GREIG Glacier FarmMedia

he future of Canada’s supply management system for milk, eggs and poultry has been thrust onto the national political agenda like never before by leading candidate for the Conservative p a r t y l e a d e r s h i p, Ma x i m e Bernier. Bernier is calling for the abolition of the system after a new levy on dair y products builds up enough funds to reimburse farmers for the investment they have made in quota. Bernier isn’t the first leadership candidate for a major party to advocate dismantling supply management. Martha Hall Findlay, a candidate in the last Liberal leadership contest was a vociferous advocate for the end of supply management. She still is, as president and CEO of the Canada West Foundation. Hall Findlay finished a distant third to Justin Trudeau’s landslide win, but Bernier is considered one of the leaders of the Conservative contest. It ’s n o t s u r p r i s i n g t h a t B e r n i e r, a m e m b e r o f Pa r l i a m e n t f r o m Q u e b e c , would target supply management. His policies are based on classical libertarian economics. He’s calling for flat taxes, reduction in government and so a system like supply management would be challenging for him to accept. Dairy farmers, however, are unimpressed with the way that Bernier is portraying their pricing and themselves. “When he starts, the guy in the $1,000 suit, and tells me I’m a millionaire and part of a cartel… anyone can tell you how hard it is to make payments when you star ted,” says Mike Bechtel, who dairy far ms between Cambr idge and Guelph. “We’re a long way from being millionaires.” Bechtel is like other dairy farmers who have taken out Co n s e r v a t i v e p a r t y m e m berships in order to vote for someone other than Bernier. Ber nier has called these one-issue members “fake” Conservatives, which is something that dairy farmers like Pete Van Hemert of Belmont, Ont., who have taken out a Conservative party membership, find insulting. Although he has never been a member of a political party before, Van Hemert says, “I consider myself a Con servative. I’ve always voted Conservative. “He’s made it awfully public against supply management and ran us down the tube a lot of times.” Bruce Sargent is concerned with Bernier’s description of supply management in his speeches and on social media. Sargent, the son of dairy farmers, who runs the video production company FarmBoy Productions, questioned

Bernier on his ideas around supply management at a Bernier open house in Guelph, Ont. Bernier says Canadians are paying two to three times the price of milk that they can buy across the border in the United States and as such, they will save $500 per year. Sargent says Bernier is picking and choosing numbers for his story, as larger research projects, such as the Nielsen Fresh Milk Price Report that shows at the end of November 2016 Canadian average milk price in between the commodity U.S. milk price and the milk price paid for no-addedhormones and antibiotic-free milk in the U.S. The Canadian price is also in the middle of the pack of a list of 13 countries. Sargent points to the fact that large supermarkets in the U.S. sell milk as a loss leader, especially in the border areas in order to attract Canadians. “You have stats, but I have

“You cross the border, you will see that a litre of milk will be half the price. I can prove that. It’s easy.” Maxime Bernier Conservative leadership candidate

t h e re a l i t y,” B e r n i e r t o l d Sargent. “You cross the border, you will see that a litre of milk will be half the price. I can prove that. It’s easy.” The exchanges in the videos from the event show the broad philosophical gulf between supply management farmers and those opposing the system. The difference versus past debates is that Maxime Bernier is a leading candid a t e f o r t h e Co n s e r va t i ve leadership with the eventual potential power to make the changes. Bernier also doesn’t believe

that dairy and poultry and egg farmers have enough political clout anymore to make a difference. “In my riding I have 5,000 people under supply mana g e m e n t ,” h e s a i d a t t h e Guelph meeting. (In the 2015 election) “I won with 60 per cent of the vote. Maybe half of them didn’t vote for me. Maybe I lost 3,000 votes. But I will gain more votes with the population because they know they can cross the border from Beauce to Jackson, Maine in the U.S. and they do their grocery shopping every weekend.”

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Where farmers could have influence is in the leadership voting process, where each riding gets equal weighting in voting for a new leader. In some ridings with few members, supply management farmers could have influence. What could work against dairy farmers is the fact that there are 14 candidates still running for leader and splitting their vote among the 14 will mean little impact. That’s a concern for Bechtel who has been discussing voting strategically with colleagues and on Twitter. Not only he, but other family members have joined the Conservatives. There have also been some farmers who have reportedly signed up to support Bernier due to his stance against supply management, but they aren’t being as public about it. In order to vote for leader, a Conservative party membership needs to be purchased by March 28.

The Manitoba Co-operator | March 30, 2017

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

Split flow keeping us relatively dry Issued: Monday, March 27, 2017 · Covering: March 29 – April 5, 2017 Daniel Bezte Weather Vane

ast week’s forecast, once again, didn’t play out quite as expected. While it wasn’t a total bust, the forecast slowly fell apart as the main weather makers ended up falling into a pattern that was not initially forecast. This turned out to be a good thing for our region as the main storm track shifted significantly southward, keeping most of southern and central Manitoba high and dry. What has been happening for the last week or so is that we have been stuck in a split flow. Areas of low pressure are forming to our west, strengthening; then, as they move east, they are either breaking apart into two systems, or the southern storm track captures the storm system. This split flow looks as if it will continue for much of this forecast period. The difficult part of this type of pattern is predicting cloud cover. Overall it looks like we’ll be mostly dry, but cloud cover from both the northern and southern systems could affect us; the problem is trying to figure out just how much cloud there will be. With a weak flow across our region, any clouds that do develop will be tough to move out. If we see more sun than clouds, then temperatures will

be in the +10 C range; too much cloud and highs will struggle to make it to +5 C. The first split system is forecast to move through Wednesday. This system looks to be the weakest, bringing a mix of sun and clouds with a small chance of showers, mostly over northern regions. This system will be followed by a second slightly stronger system on Friday and Saturday. Expect more clouds than sun, along with a good chance for some scattered showers, especially on Saturday as a weak cold front slides through. Friday could be the warmest day of this forecast period as mild air works northward ahead of the system. The weather models then bring another area of low pressure into our region by Tuesday or Wednesday of next week. This low is forecast to take a more southerly route, bringing a higher chance of rain to southern and central regions. Temperatures look to be warm ahead of this system on Monday and Tuesday, # with daytime highs forecast to be around 10 C, depending#once again on the amount of sunshine. Usual temperature range for this period: Highs, -3 to +9 C; lows, -16 to -1 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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Percent of Average Precipitation

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150 to 200 > 200

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This issue’s map shows the total amount of precipitation that has fallen across the Prairies this last fall, winter and early spring as a percentage of the long-term average. It has been a fairly wet period over much of agricultural Saskatchewan and Manitoba, with most regions reporting precipitation amounts between 115 and 200 per cent of average.

Visualizing wind and early-spring storms Some of the largest snowstorms in our part of the world have been in March or April BY DANIEL BEZTE Co-operator contributor

very couple of years I like to go back and visit the topic of spring snowstorms. Unlike Christmas snowstorms, I do not secretly wish for a spring snowstorm. Maybe when I was younger I did, but now I just want nice warm, dry weather to move in. On the positive side of things, the current medium-range forecasts are not pointing toward the possibility of another spring snowstorm this year. That said, just because I am writing about it doesn’t make me responsible if we do end up getting hit by one! Before we dive into the topic of spring snowstorms, I think we’ll start something new, by taking a look at a different interesting weather-related website each week. For this week I am going with Earth.nullschool.net. Here you will find a scalable Earth, much like Google Earth, that will allow you to see current wind direction and speed across the planet. You can move around the Earth and zoom in and out to see more detail, all based on weather model data. I find this site allows you to easily visualize how the air is moving around the planet. The page

As warm, moist air begins its yearly push northward, cold air from the Arctic sometimes has a hard time letting go.

defaults to surface winds, but if you click on the word “earth” in the bottom left-hand corner, a menu will pop up allowing you to make a whole bunch of changes. If you are even slightly interested in the weather I recommend you check out this resource; you won’t be disappointed! Now on to our main topic, spring snowstorms. As we touched on a couple of weeks ago, across the Prairies, March and April have seen some of the biggest snowstorms. As warm, moist air begins its yearly push northward, cold air from the Arctic sometimes has a hard time letting go. When the two combine, we can get some truly big snowstorms. To look back at these spring snowstorms I will once again rely on our three main centres, Dauphin, Brandon and Winnipeg, as these locations tend to capture most of the significant weather events that affect our region.

Storm stats Let us begin by looking at Winnipeg. Over the last 140 years there have been 12 times that Winnipeg has recorded 20 cm of snow or more on a single day in the month of March — the most recent being March 8, 1999, when 20 cm of snow fell. The largest March snowstorm I was able to find occurred back in 1935, when 53.1 cm of snow fell between March 3 and 6. Interestingly, the next-largest snowstorm occurred at nearly the same time (March 4) in 1966, when 35.6 cm of snow fell. Winnipeg has recorded some of its greatest snowstorm totals in April, with five days having snowfall greater than 20 cm. The two largest April snowstorms over the past 140 years have occurred fairly recently. Both occurred early in the month, with the 1997 storm recording 46 cm of snow between April 4 and 6. Nearly the same amount (45 cm) fell between April 1 and 4, 1999.

Now on to Brandon. Since 1890, Brandon has recorded 16 days with snowfall greater than 20 cm in March. The most recent occurrence, not including this year’s early-March blizzard, was on March 22, 1995, when 25.3 cm of snow fell. The largest March snowstorm I was able to find was in 1953, when 39.3 cm of snow fell between March 26 and 28. April in Brandon has also seen its fair share of large snowfalls. During this month there have been nine days with more than 20 cm of snow recorded, with the most recent occurring on April 27, 1984, when 29.7 cm fell. The largest springtime snowstorm I was able to find occurred back on April 26, 1961 when a whopping 47 cm of snow fell in just one day! The next-largest spring snowstorm occurred on April 26-27, 1984, when the Brandon region saw nearly 36 cm of snowfall. To round out our records is the city of Dauphin. Unlike its massive fall snowstorms, Dauphin’s higher elevation seems to work against it for springtime storms. This makes sense, because as warm air streams northward in the spring, the higher elevation in this region allows the warmer air to mix down to the surface easier, keeping temperatures warmer and precipitation in the liquid

state longer — which means less snow. Given that Dauphin is missing a lot of years of snowfall data, I am not sure how many days it has recorded 20 cm or more of snow. While precipitation data is available, it often doesn’t indicate how much of the precipitation actually fell as snow. That said, I did go through the available snowfall data and pulled out some significant snowfall events. The most recent event I could find occurred on March 1, 2006, when 25.5 cm fell. The biggest spring snowstorm ever recorded in Dauphin that I could find in the records was 29 cm that fell on March 6-7, 1983. In April there have been a couple of big storms. The first occurred between April 19 and 21 in 1967, when 26 cm of snow fell. Coming in basically tied for first was the snowstorm of April 26-27, 1961, when the Dauphin region saw another 26 cm of snow. As the stats point out, some of the largest snowstorms to hit our part of the world have occurred in March or April. I sure hope we don’t see this happen again this year, but as the weather goes, you just never know! In the next issue we’ll look back at March, then look ahead to see what April and May might have in store.

The Manitoba Co-operator | March 30, 2017

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

Get an early start on preventing late blight There are many steps we can take now — including starting tomato seedlings from seed from reputable suppliers — that can help ward off another infection in 2017 BY LORRAINE STEVENSON Co-operator staff

“Those are the ones that become the source of problem for the next year, if they are seed crop,” says Bisht. Another source of infection can develop if growers throw culls into a pile expecting them to rot down. Those piles can withstand very cold temperatures through winter and in spring plants may emerge from them, potentially becoming another source for the infection. One of the critical things all growers can do is share information with neighbours so everyone can take steps to keep it from spreading if it is detected anywhere. “Since the disease spreads like an epidemic it is important that we all share the information that there is late blight around,” Bisht says. Other preventive strategies include ensuring tomato seedlings bought from greenhouse growers are healthy to begin with or by purchasing tomato seed only from reputable local suppliers.

There are several late blightresistant tomato variety options for home growers to choose from, including both hybrids and heirloom var ieties, said Bisht. Hybrids include Defiant, Plum Regal, Mountain Magic, Mountain Merit, Iron Lady and Jasper tomato. Resistant heirloom tomato cultivars include Lemon Drop, Matt’s Wild Cherry, and Mr. Stripey (Tigerella). Growers can also keep abreast of where late blight has been detected, and where it may be spreading by checking a regularly u p d a t e d p r ov i n c i a l f o re c a s t throughout the growing season. Manitoba Agriculture twice weekly updates the forecast, found on its website at mbpotatoes.ca. More information about late blight and managing to prevent it is found on MAFRD’s website at: https://www.gov.mb.ca/agriculture/ crops/plant-diseases/late-blightdisease-mgmt.html. lorraine@fbcpublishing.com

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plant’s leaves, stems and fruits, said Bisht. Under high humidity or after rains, the infection would show on leaves as brown lesions, sometimes with light-coloured margins and on the underside powdery appearance on the infected areas. Stem infections are dark brown and can be one cm to five to 10 cm long. These lesions on stems would also show powdery appearance under high humidity. Any plants suspected of being infected should be sent for diagnosis to MAFRD’s Crop Diagnostic Lab (at 545 University Crescent, Winnipeg, Man.) or turned over to a local MAFRD GO office. There are precautions growers can take to avoid that spread of the disease too. Weeds like nightshade and volunteers in last year’s fields, or in potato cull piles can also start the disease. In potatoes the highly infected tubers will rot in the field itself, but those with low infection get carried into storage when they can’t be graded out.

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ommercial potato growers, market gardeners and home gardeners were hit hard by late blight last year, but there are steps to take to avoid a repeat in 2017, say Manitoba Agriculture staff. The key is managing for the fungal disease before it becomes a serious problem. The precautions to take range from choosing tomato varieties resistant to late blight, to knowing how to spot the disease’s first signs and notifying neighbours and authorities right away, says farm production extension pathologist Vikram Bisht. Late blight was first detected in a potato field near Carberry July 16 last year and by early August more than a dozen fields in the area were infected. Had commercial potato growers not applied fungicides to protect their crops, it’s estimated anywhere from 75 to 80 per cent of this province’s potato crop could have been infected too. The same fungus is a source of infection for both tomatoes and potatoes. Home gardeners certainly lost their crops last year, but it was market gardeners who were hit especially hard as the disease spread. “The fungus we had last year, or the strain, was extremely virulent or aggressive on tomatoes,” said Bisht. The pattern of infection in Manitoba shows late blight is spread by the fungus’s spores travelling by wind during intense thunderstorms. It tends to show up on the west side of the province and then within five or six weeks has travelled easterly across Manitoba. To avoid its spread, the most important thing growers of both tomatoes and potatoes can do is familiarize with the early signs of it, and then be on watch for it, in both home gardens and fields, Bisht said. Symptoms can appear on the

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Higher prices could give flax acres a chance Acres were down about a third last year, making for a tight supply situation BY JADE MARKUS CNSC

trong demand for Canadian flax, combined with small production, has driven prices up, which could tempt producers making seeding choices this spring. Last year, the amount of flax seeded in Canada was down about a third from the p re v i o u s g r ow i n g s e a s o n . As a result, stocks are short, despite large carry-over. But demand is on par with bigger crop years, said Don Kerr, president of the Flax Council of Canada. Earlier this year, Europe

changed its maximum residue limit for the herbicide haloxyfop, curbing demand for Russian and Kazakhstani s e e d , c re a t i n g a g a p t h a t Canada’s crops are able to fill. Exports to China are expected to stay the same as last year, Kerr said, estimating that level at around 350,000 tonnes. “Even though we’re seeing increases with some of that Kazakhstani seed leaking into China,” Kerr said. Bu t h e e x p e c t s d e m a n d from the U.S. to be lower, as the country increased production last year. That demand has put delivered elevator flax prices between $11.75 to $12.28,

which is up $1.23 to $1.44 per bushel on the year, data from Prairie Ag Hotwire says. New-crop prices are in the $12.50-a-bushel range in Western Canada. Profitability is always one key factor farmers consider when deciding what crops to grow, which means flax may see increased acres this year. “I think there could be a rebound in acres in Manitoba t h i s ye a r, s i m p l y b e c a u s e prices have improved,” Kerr said, adding that flax in the province will likely be competing with soybeans. However, growth in Man itoba is expected to be limi t e d , e s p e c i a l l y c o m p a re d T:10.25” with Saskatchewan.

A large majority of flax acres are grown in Saskatchewan, and last year’s sharp declines were partially due to large pulse production. India is expected to implement an edict that would require Canadian pulses to be fumigated at the port of origin, hurting demand from the country. “So we may see a bit of an increase in flax acres in Saskatchewan this year,” Kerr said. “And we might see a slight reduction in pulses because we saw such a huge increase last year.” But Kerr added that flax production will likely not hit the pace seen two years ago.

“I think there could be a rebound in acres in Manitoba this year, simply because prices have improved.”

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“I think it’s going to be tough to get back to that level,” he said. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s most recent grain and oilseed supply and disposition report pegs this year’s estimated seeded flax acreage at 1.05 million acres, compared with last year’s 930,000.

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Shining a light on the creepy crawly side of agriculture Entomologist John Gavloski is warning producers to maintain beneficial bugs found in crops BY ALEXIS STOCKFORD Co-operator staff

ot all bugs are made equal and entomologist John Gavloski is warning producers of “collateral damage” in their beneficial insects. “Certainly we’ve got insects that feed on the crops, but we’ve also got a lot of beneficial insects that feed on those insects that feed on the crops and when those are numerous, often the crop feeders are at low enough levels that we can kind of let the good guys, the beneficial insects, do the pest control for us,” Gavloski said. The Manitoba Agriculture entomologist presented on the topic during the most recent Ca n o L A B c a n o l a m a n a g e ment workshop March 15-16 in Dauphin. Attendees were pitched on the benefits of parasitic wasps and flies (including major enemy species of bertha army worm and diamondback moth larvae), ground beetles (known to prey on a wide range of pest species and target weed seeds), ladybugs, hover flies and stiletto flies and other predatory insects. Gavloski advised farmers to target spraying practices and apply product only when losses are nearing an economic threshold. He also argued for buffer zones around or near fields with natural growth, a practice he advocates for maintaining both beneficial predator and parasitic insects and pollinators. “The more diverse flowering vegetation there is in an area, the better it is for these, not just pollinators, but parasitoids,” he said. “Parasitoids are a group of mainly flies and wasps that lay their eggs in other insects, but as adults often need nectar as a food source. A lot of parasitic wasps attack things like bertha army worms, diamondback moth, grasshoppers, a lot of our major pest species. As adults, they need nectar. Canola flowers for a very short period of time. It provides them with a ver y short, big burst of nectar, but before and after that, you still need nectar sources for these parasitoids. If you don’t, they will not live as long. They will not lay as many eggs. They will not parasitize as many insects.”

Decision points There are no set population levels to determine when pesticide is not required, he said, although producers may look for parasitized pest species when determining management strategies. A t t e n d e e s w e re a d v i s e d t o l o o k f o r b l ow h o l e - l i k e wounds on bertha army worms, an indication that the parasitical tachinid fly has already laid eggs. Hatched larvae create the breathing hole in the back of the worm prior to emerging. Parasitized aphids may also be identified by their bronzed colour on plants. “If you’re well above threshold, you probably want to s p r a y, b u t i f y o u’re k i n d

of borderline, toying with whether you should or not, sometimes that’s good information that can help out,” Gavloski said. He p o i n t e d t o p re v i o u s research from Canada, the United States and Australia, which collectively showed an average 10-15 per cent yield increase in canola with the addition of pollinators such as bees. He cautioned, however, that actual yield increase may depend on the number of natural pollinators already present prior to insects being introduced.

Canola caution While presented as part of a canola management workshop, the flea beetle, one of canola’s top insect pests, did not heavily feature. “Flea beetles are very quick insects, so the effect of predators and parasitoids unfortunately probably isn’t as great on flea beetles as it is for some of the other pests,” Gavloski said.

Producers get a closer look at both beneficial and nuisance insects during entomologist John Gavloski’s talk March 16. Photo: Alexis Stockford

Damsel bugs, lacewing larvae and big-eyed bugs are among those known to prey on flea beetles, although Gavloski warned the canola pest will make up only a small part of those insects’ diet. “Unfortunately, the populations aren’t dropped the same way that we see it hap-

pen with something like bertha army worm. Because of that, we’re often caught in situations where you want a seed treatment on the plant to protect the canola on a pretty regular basis and, unfortunately, we do have a number o f ye a r s w h e re p e o p l e, i n addition, are doing full-year

sprays for them. Even if you do have a seed treatment, you still have to be scouting your canola.” Samples of cr ucifer and striped flea beetles were on display March 15-16. Gavloski noted, however, that even some species of flea beetles may be beneficial. B o t h t h e b r ow n - l e g g e d spurge beetle and black dot spurge beetle have been introduced as a control for leafy spurge in various areas in the United States and Canada. According to the North Dakota Department of Agriculture, six spurge-controlling insects have been established since the 1980s, four of which are flea beetles. Gavloski stressed that his talk covered only naturally occurring predatory and parasitical insects and had no bearing on insects purposefully introduced as a means of pest control. astockford@farmmedia.com

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Organic food industry feels shortchanged by government

One industry association says conventional food gets plenty of support on standards and inspections BY ALEX BINKLEY Co-operator contributor

anada’s organic sector says it’s not getting its due. Canada is the fifth-largest organic market in the world as well as leading exporter of several organic commodities but gets little assistance from government, says Tia Loftsgard, executive director of Canada Organic Trade Association (COTA). “Canada’s organic sector should be positioning itself as a world leader,” she told the Commons agriculture committee. “However, the sector on its own cannot achieve this stature when it is continually having to fund its own standards, inspections, and certifi-

“This is a cost that the industry has to bear in Canada, yet it is funded entirely by governments in the United States and in the EU.” Tia Loftsgard Canada Organic Trade Association GRAPHIC: CFIA

cations, and to assume all the business risks on its own.” She added that in their current state, proposed new food safety regulations carry many threats for the organic sector, and pointed out the lack of equitable crop insurance coverage and transition incentives

for farmers, which are both offered in other jurisdictions. Just maintaining the status quo is costly too. “Maintaining the Canadian o r g a n i c s t a n d a rd s re v i e w process is going to cost our s e c t o r ove r $ 1 m i l l i o n by 2020,” she said. “This is a cost

that the industry has to bear in Canada, yet it is funded entirely by governments in the United States and in the EU.” Organic is a unique subsector of Canadian agriculture and trade, as it is limited to traceable organic supply chains and is subject to regulations, standards, third-party inspections, and maximum re s i d u e l e v e l i n s p e c t i o n s beyond its conventional counterpart, she said. Organic trade faces many business r isks due to our limited supply options, the unknown risks of any changes to NAFTA and additional testing required on maximum residue levels on Canadian organic products enter ing foreign markets, particularly because there is no tolerance

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The Manitoba Co-operator | March 30, 2017

U.K. royals’ sibling rivalry on GMOs? Princess Anne made the approving comments about GMO crops during a BBC radio interview LONDON/Reuters

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Princess Anne says she’d plant GMO crops on her own land if she were legally allowed to. PHOTO: CREATIVE COMMONS/CHATHAM HOUSE

ritain’s Princess Anne may have sparked some royal sibling rivalry after saying genetically modified crops had real benefits to offer, putting her at odds with her older brother Charles who says they would be an environmental disaster. In an interview with BBC radio, Anne said she would grow GMO crops on her farming estates, adding she doubted that the technology had many downsides. That view contrasts sharply with that of heir-to-the-throne Charles, who has long been an ardent campaigner for organic produce, once warning the widespread use of GM crops would

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“cause the biggest disaster environmentally of all time.” “GM is one of those things that divides people,” Anne, whose title is the Princess Royal, told the BBC’s “Farming Today” program. “Surely if we are going to be better at producing food of the right value, then we have to accept that genetic technology... is going to be part of that,” she said in the T:10.25 in interview.

European Union laws strictly control the use and authorization to grow GM organisms, but last October Environment Minister George Eustice said the British government was considering “possible future arrangements” for the regulation of GM organisms after Britain leaves the bloc. Asked if she would use GM for crops and livestock on her own farming lands in Gloucestershire,

western England, should the law allow, the 66-year-old daughter of Queen Elizabeth replied “Yes.” “To say we mustn’t go there, ‘just in case,’ is probably not a practical argument,” she said. “I do think... gene technology has got real benefits to offer, which will have maybe an occasional downside, but I suspect not very many.” Anne’s attitude towards GM crops has long differed from that of Charles, patron of the Soil Association which campaigns against the use of GM produce. In a newspaper interview in 2008 Charles said multinational food companies were conducting a “gigantic experiment with nature and the whole of humanity which has gone seriously wrong.”

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Sector asked to weigh in on Growing Forward 2 successor The province is looking for feedback as development of the national policy framework continues BY ALEXIS STOCKFORD Co-operator staff

ith just over a year to go before the successor to Growing Forward 2 takes effect, Manitoba farmers are being asked for their two cents. Canada’s next agriculture policy framework will take effect in April 2018, and the federal-provincial negotiations are getting down to the nitty-gritty now. Manitoba’s commodity groups are setting out priorities and the province is asking for input in an online survey. The Manitoba Agriculture website will be hosting the survey until May 15. Results will be posted and will be integrated into the next round of discussion on the new national framework. “This survey is really what we want to be able to relate to,” Agriculture Minister Ralph Eichler said. “We have our ideas, but we also want to make sure we get good feedback.” Questions are based around six broad priorities — markets and trade; science, research and innovation; risk management; environmental sustainability and climate change; value-added agriculture and public trust. The areas of focus were drawn from a July 2016 meeting between federal, provincial and territorial ministers. Brian Lemon, general manager for Manitoba Beef Producers, says his organization has already submitted priorities to the provincial government, including concerns over risk management, research and public trust. “We’ve got a minister here who is talking about growing the Manitoba herd,” Lemon said. “One of the key things we heard in terms of the hurdles that are going to impede being able to do that is going to be access to good, solid, risk management tools.” In particular, the group would like to see the WLPIP livestock insurance program, currently run as a pilot in Western Canada, maintained. Lemon also pointed to a 15 per cent drop in the beef industry’s carbon footprint, a development he says was only made possible by research in best management practices. The Manitoba Beef Producers is pushing for support for the Manitoba Beef and Forage Initiative research farm near Brandon.

“We’ve got a minister here who is talking about growing the Manitoba herd. One of the key things we heard in terms of the hurdles that are going to impede being able to do that is going to be access to good, solid, risk management tools.” Brian Lemon Manitoba Beef Producers general manager

could stay in business,” he said. “It didn’t keep failing businesses alive. If you were a bad producer, inefficient and stuff like this, AgriStability was no help to you in the long run. You eventually went out of business.” Labelle also pointed to expansion of the ag research mandate, which he says may be a concern if the expanded mandate does not come with more resources, and a need for increased flexibility. “We’re getting into five-year agreements on research and that type of thing, but in three years down the road or two years down the road, if there’s a major change in production or a problem that

happens and so on, it’s important that we can get changes made to programs,” he said. Eichler said concerns over risk management have been a repeated theme from producers and industry. “We have looked at that and that’s been a large part of our discussions,” he said. “What that will look like, it depends so much on that envelope which we don’t know at this point, but we hope to know soon.” Eichler also addressed concerns over consistency, raised by commodity groups that previously saw a delay between the expiration of Growing Forward and

the implementation of Growing Forward 2 in 2013. “We don’t want to repeat that, so we hear that concern loud and clear and so does the federal government and my counterparts across the country. We’re happy to have that discussion and hit the ground running,” he said. The pork council has outlined its own six priorities, including environmental concerns, disease, seed, animal care and public trust. Dickson would like to see more support for new technology, including advances on monitoring and regulating nutrients in manure application and software to monitor the impact of barn odour on surrounding communities, barn trials to identify best practices for antibiotic reduction (such as sanitation or probiotics), monitoring systems on herd antibiotic use, research into more efficient feeding to reduce manure levels and feed cost and support for barns transitioning from gestation pens to group housing. “It’s more straightforward to build it when it’s brand new,” he said. “Well, how do you adapt an

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Similar concerns The Manitoba Pulse and Soybean Growers and Manitoba Pork Council have echoed concerns over risk management and research. Francois Labelle, executive director for Manitoba Pulse and Soybean Growers, targeted AgriStability, which he says has become less friendly to producers, with a lower covered percentage, resulting in fewer growers collecting or participating in the program. Andrew Dickson, Manitoba Pork Council general manager, says the program is not effectively providing support for farmers during low cash flow years, compared to the previous model. Some changes were made to attempt to target less efficient producers, which were not necessary, Dickson said. “When margins went way down because of some market problems, the program kicked in some financial assistance to keep the guy in business to try and get him through the bad patch so he

older barn that’s set up for a completely different system entirely? Can we help them with, say, some of the engineering, some of the plumbing costs or something like that, some sort of offset to encourage guys to move more quickly in getting rid of gestation stalls?” Dickson also pointed to new husbandry training needed with the addition of group housing and the need to eventually replace Manitoba’s aging hog barns. “The average age is now 18 or 19 years old and these barns were designed to be 25 years in productive life,” he said. “We might be able to eke out another three, four, five years out of some of them, but some of them, when they hit 25 years, they’re done.” The pork council would aim for less direct financial help and more assistance in planning barn replacement, Dickson said. The next ministers’ meeting is being organized for April, at which point the province hopes to have additional details on the Next Policy Framework, Eichler said.

The Manitoba Co-operator | March 30, 2017

No point in quarantine for verticillium wilt, CFIA says A field survey finds the wilt fungi widespread in canola-growing regions STAFF

lapping federal quarantines on canola fields with verticillium wilt wouldn’t serve much purpose, since the yield-robbing fungi is already in all of Canada’s major canolagrowing areas, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency says. While the agency itself is recommending against regulation, CFIA on March 15 posted a draft “risk management document” on verticillium wilt, seeking feedback from the public until May 15, to “help decide whether it is feasible to regulate this fungus.” Up until it was spotted in a single Manitoba canola crop in 2014, V. longisporum — the fungus that causes verticillium wilt

While not yet active in Canada’s canola-growing regions, a field survey has found the fungus that causes verticillium wilt is already present in many of those areas. photo: Manitoba Agriculture

— had never been reported in any crops anywhere in Canada, nor on canola crops anywhere in North America.

However, a nationwide survey of “more than 1,000” canola stubble fields in all canola production areas in Canada, run

from August through November 2015, has confirmed V. longisporum is “widely distributed” in most canola production areas in Canada. Specifically, CFIA said, tests from the surveyed fields last year confirmed the fungus to be present in canola-growing areas not only in Manitoba, but in Alberta, Saskatchewan, British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec. In all, 263 surveyed canola fields tested positive for the presence of V. longisporum DNA, CFIA said. Positive samples from Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and Ontario were found to belong to the same genotype; the genotype for samples from canola fields in B.C. and Quebec “was not determined.” In the three other provinces

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surveyed — New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island — the fungus was not detected, CFIA said. “Based on its widespread distribution, the CFIA has determined that V. longisporum does not meet the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) definition of a quarantine pest,” the agency said March 15. Thus, CFIA said it won’t recommend adding V. longisporum to the List of Pests Regulated by Canada — a list which includes fungal diseases such as potato wart and Dutch elm disease, among other insects, mollusks, weeds and viral and fungal pests. CFIA noted it had launched its pest risk assessment and national field survey for V. longisporum back when “it was unknown whether the fungus was established beyond the single confirmed site in Manitoba.” Before the field survey had been completed, the pest risk assessment had found the fungus “could potentially meet the definition of a quarantine pest in Canada,” as it had the potential to cause economic harm to the canola industry, “both in terms of yield losses, as well as potential trade disruptions.” V. longisporum, CFIA noted, was “previously known to occur” in association with cauliflower and horseradish crops in the U.S., and has been present in northern Europe for “several decades,” causing leaf chlorosis and premature ripening in affected winter oilseed rape crops. The disease “has the potential to impact canola yields, with yield reductions highly correlated with disease severity.”

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A soil-borne fungus, V. longisporum is “mainly spread by movement of infested soil and crop debris,” and has also been reported to move with contaminated seed harvested from “heavily infested” fields. The pathogen, CFIA said, survives through microsclerotia, a “resting” structure that can remain viable for periods of up to 10 years or more in soil or infested debris. To “manage and reduce further spread” of V. longisporum in Canadian fields, CFIA said, “on-farm biosecurity measures appear to be the best approach.” Biosecurity practices, according to the Canola Council of Canada, include “equipment and tool sanitation, controlling off-farm traffic, monitoring seed/feed/fertilizer sources, and developing an on-farm biosecurity plan.” In the meantime, CFIA said, “naturally infested” canola crops will give researchers a “window of opportunity” to study the disease’s “epidemiology and management, risk mitigation, development and evaluation of resistant canola varieties and crop yield.” For more information on CFIA’s online public consultations, visit its website (inspection.gc.ca) and click on “Current Consultations.”

The Manitoba Co-operator | March 30, 2017

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

When the week’s work is all done A chance to pause and rest was a rare thing for the region’s early pioneers

We’ll never be sure what occasion afforded these pioneers with the opportunity to have a brief break and socialize. PHOTO: MANITOBA AGRICULTURAL MUSEUM

BY ALEX CAMPBELL Manitoba Agricultural Museum

n the Black family photo collection at the Manitoba Agricultural Museum, there is one of some of the family members gathered around a Ford Model T car, sitting on the running board or on the grass, relaxing and chatting. The week’s work is all done as most of the people in the photo are well dressed, however, one man is in overalls which provides us with a clue. Sundays were strictly observed at the time, with work of any sort frowned upon so the man dressed in work overalls indicates this photo was not taken on a Sunday. Perhaps the photo was taken on a late Saturday afternoon and some of the people are getting ready to drive into the town of Douglas to take in the Saturday night events there? Visiting with other farm families, shop for supplies at the general store, check in at the CPR station for the news. If they were lucky, perhaps an event of some sort was being held at the town hall. The Black family operated farms near Brandon and Douglas and the photos hold no clue as to which farm the photos were taken on. So they could also be heading into Brandon to sample the delights this Prairie metropolis held. And who knows what could happen there! Stroll down Rosser Avenue win-

dow shopping, visit with people they knew, sample some of the delicacies the Mutter Brothers Store held, maybe even go to a movie, perhaps the new Charlie Chaplin feature. They could even shoot the budget and purchase ice creams or popcorn. If their budget was zero they could just loiter around the fire hall on Princess, in hopes that a call would result in the firemen springing into action cranking up their new firetruck, or go down to the CPR station on Pacific Ave. to watch for one of the CPR’s crack passenger trains, the “Flyers,” coming into the station to see who was boarding or getting off. A roundhouse crew came up to the station to service the passenger locomotive which always provided interest as the crew “oiled” round the locomotive, cleaned the boiler ash pan and crawled over the locomotive tinkering with various bits. The tender was filled with water and, if the train was headed west, a labourer shovelled coal forward in the tender so the fireman had coal close to hand for the run to Elkhorn, where there were coaling towers right on the main line. Lots of activity in the few minutes the passenger train was stopped at the station! They could also do the same with the CNR but somehow that lacked the same drama as the CNR passenger trains had to back down the spur off the main line into the station behind the Prince Edward hotel. The CNR seemed more leisurely as a result. But then they could look through the

Perhaps the photo was taken on a late Saturday afternoon and some of the people are getting ready to drive into the town of Douglas to take in the Saturday night events there?

lobby of the “Eddie,” Brandon’s leading hotel at the time, to see who was there that they knew. Perhaps even tell the younger members of the group of how the Eddie’s original order of furniture went to the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean with the Titanic and so a second order was necessary. But wherever they were headed, the photo tells a story of a late-summer afternoon in 1920. The week’s work is all done with some of the family taking a rare opportunity to just do nothing for a few minutes except visit. A time before radio, TV, even hydro, a time where most work was manual, a time where there were few conveniences, a time where pleasures were few and simple, a time where frugality was practised out of necessity, a time where a few minutes spent visiting was a luxury to be savoured.

The Black family no longer farm in the Brandon area and for the people in this photo their workweek is long over, as are their lives. Their descendants have moved on from farming to other occupations. New people came to these farms to work, struggle and make a life. But once the Black family were here. More than this, the Blacks and other families left the province and Canada a legacy in the form of their hopes of a better future and what they built for this future, not only the farms but the infrastructure and institutions such as the municipal governments, village halls, co-ops and more. Mu s e u m s l i k e t h e Ma n i t o b a Agricultural Museum tell a story with photos like this and all the artifacts that they contain. This story is the story of the Province of Manitoba, the Canadian Prairies and of Canada, how the pioneer era shaped the Prairies and Canada and how this influence still resonates to this day. So come on out to the museum this year to help the museum celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday this year. As part of this celebration, the Manitoba Agricultural Museum has identified the top 150 artifacts in the collection. You can find this list in the museum website. Visit the museum to examine these artifacts and others in the collection and then give us your opinion as to the top 150 artifacts. Alex Campbell is the executive director of the Manitoba Agricultural Museum, in Austin, Man.

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Prairie fare Have you enjoyed an egg lately? Eggs aren’t just cheap, delicious and convenient — they’re also among nature’s most nutritious foods BY JULIE GARDEN-ROBINSON NDSU

hen I was young, my family often purchased eggs from a local farmer. He knew that I really liked brown eggs. I think he enjoyed seeing me run to the door and open the cartons. I grinned broadly when the cartons were populated with brown eggs. I thought brown eggs tasted better in my favourite dish: scrambled eggs. A few weeks ago, my neighbour gave me a carton of eggs purchased from 10- and 11-year-old entrepreneurial brothers. They manage a small chicken coop with a flock of exotic chickens, with help from their parents, of course. I felt a wave of nostalgia when I opened the carton and noted that most of the eggs were brown. I wanted to meet the farmers and the chickens, so my 13-year-old daughter, husband, neighbour and I went out to the farm. We admired the fluffy chicks basking in the warmth of a heated pen. Brown, black, white and multicoloured chickens clucked and hopped around in their protective enclosure nearby. The boy quickly climbed the ladder, opened the chicken coop door and collected five eggs. When I climbed up, I saw a large hen in the corner of the pen. She was not budging from her spot. I figured she was hovering over some eggs. The hen looked at me a little defiantly. Trust me: I didn’t pick her up and move her off the eggs. Her beak looked quite strong, and I was thinking I should have worn protective glasses. She hopped off the eggs as I descended the ladder. My daughter climbed up and excitedly announced, “Look, Mom. Four eggs!” Eggs are among nature’s most nutritious foods, with six grams of high-quality protein and 13 essential nutrients in one 70-calorie egg. The egg whites and egg yolks provide the protein. Eggs are among the few natural sources of vitamin D, which plays a role in building and maintaining our bones’ strength. Vitamin D also helps maintain the health of our immune system. Besides that, eggs are a fairly low-cost source of protein. You may have seen eggs labelled “high omega.” The type of feed influences the nutri-

Eggs are a nutritious and delicious protein source. PHOTO: THINKSTOCK

tional makeup of the eggs. “High-omega” eggs are from chickens fed a diet that usually includes flaxseeds, which provide omega-3 fatty acids. Many of us shortchange ourselves on omega-3 fats. Keep in mind that specialty eggs usually cost more. Some people choose to discard egg yolks because of the cholesterol content. If you toss the egg yolks, you are discarding 40 per cent of the protein and many of the nutrients. The yellowish-gold yolks provide lutein and xeaxanthin, which are eye-healthy pigments. Lutein and xeaxanthin have been shown to reduce our risk for cataracts and macular degeneration, which can lead to vision loss. Several studies have shown that having eggs for breakfast can help tame our appetite and promote weight loss. The protein in eggs helps people feel satisfied. In a study reported in the International Journal of Obesity, eggs were linked to weight loss. The research participants consumed a calorie-controlled breakfast that included either a bagel or eggs. Those who consumed eggs reduced their body mass index, lost more weight and felt more energetic.

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Other researchers reported that having a turkey sausage and egg breakfast sandwich helped the female participants tame their appetites more than a low-protein pancake breakfast. Other researchers have shown that having an egg in the morning can push back hunger all day. Eggs are popular among athletes, and researchers have shown that having eggs after workouts can promote muscle repair and growth. What about those brown eggs that intrigued me as a kid? The only difference between brown eggs and white eggs is the colour of the shells. The breed of chicken determines the shell colour. For safety, the U.S. Department of Agriculture recommends we store fresh eggs in the refrigerator and cook eggs thoroughly. Eggs may contain salmonella bacteria transferred from the chicken to the egg. If you have a recipe that calls for raw eggs without a heating process, be sure to use pasteurized egg products. All this writing about eggs has made me hungry for a couple of scrambled eggs or maybe this easy-to-make one-pan meal.

The Manitoba Co-operator | March 30, 2017

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Strathclair resident hooked on intarsia

Kids: Help name 14 RCMP foals In celebration of Canada’s anniversary you could choose a name for one of the foals born this spring RCMP release

This technique fits together various shapes and species of wood to create mosaic-like pieces

By Darrell Nesbitt Freelance contributor

orrowing a scroll saw from a buddy was all that Harold Hogg of Strathclair required to become hooked on a fascinating woodworking technique. Intarsia is a technique that uses varied shapes, sizes, and species of wood fitted together to create a mosaic-like picture with an illusion of depth. Variations in pattern are caused by the natural grain and colour of the wood. Some artists use paints and stains to emphasize the variations, but Hogg solely uses a clear coat of sealant to seal the wood. “My art is like sketching the subject into puzzle pieces, then cutting the pieces out in different woods and gluing them back together to complete the subject,” said Hogg. “When starting a new project my first step is to find a subject and create a pattern of it. Sometimes patterns will take me over a week to develop, until I am satisfied that it will look just like my subject,” said Hogg. “Once the sketch is completed, I need to select the woods, making sure the woods and grains are inlaid to produce the illusion of depths and shading of the subject. After that, the cutting and inlaying of the

Harold Hogg with some of his intarsia pieces. PHOTO: COURTESY HAROLD HOGG

pieces could take 50 or more hours to complete, depending on the subject.” Hogg spent a number of years in the northern communities of Gillam and The Pas with Manitoba Hydro. After his retirement in 2014 he moved back to Strathclair, where family and old friends still lived. The move also provided the opportunity to be nearer to larger centres where he could show and sell his intarsia to a larger audience. Hogg credits wife Heather in being a great help with patterns, critiquing and assisting at craft shows.

“My favourite commission work is doing busts of people,” Hogg said. “I have done faces for customers from British Columbia to Ontario.” Entries at shows up north gained attention of the judges, so much so, Hogg claimed first place in the Northern Juried Art Show in Churchill and at the Trappers Festival Art Show in The Pas. His work can be viewed at haroldsintarsia.wordpress.com, along with a Facebook page HaroldsIntarsia. Darrell Nesbitt writes from Shoal Lake, Manitoba

ey kids, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has a contest just for you! This year, in celebration of Canada’s 150th anniversary, the RCMP needs your help to name 14 foals born this spring at the RCMP breeding farm in Pakenham, Ontario. A winner will be selected from each of the 13 provinces and territories in Canada. In addition, for the first time, an entry submitted by a school class will be selected. “Here’s a chance for kids to be a part of history, by coming up with a name for one of the 14 foals,” says Inspector Patrick Egan, officer in charge of the Musical Ride. “This year with adding the school class entries, it gives a great opportunity for students to work together and come up with a name. Wouldn’t it be cool if your class submitted the winning name and the foal becomes part of the worldfamous Musical Ride some day? It’s possible if you send in an entry to the 2017 RCMP ‘Name the Foal’ contest.” To qualify, entries must meet the following criteria: • Names must begin with the letter “O”; • A n individual entry must include a child’s first name only, school, city, province or territory and email address; • S chool class entries must include the teacher’s name, school, city, province or territory and email address; • Entrants must be 14 years old or younger;

• Only one entry per child will be eligible; and • O nline entr ies must be received no later than April 30, 2017. In the event of duplicate winning names, the first entry received will be accepted. Winning names will be chosen by instructors of the RCMP Musical Ride Branch. Contest winners will be announced in May, along with the foals’ names, on the RCMP website. Winners will receive a number of great RCMP prizes such as a 2017 Musical Ride pennon, a framed picture of the foal, a T-shirt and pins. Children are encouraged to submit their entries on the Internet at: http://www.rcmpgrc.gc.ca/mr-ce/foal-poulaineng.htm. If you prefer, send your entry by mail (including school entries), but ensure it is postmarked no later than April 26, 2017 to: Royal Canadian Mounted Police Musical Ride Branch c/o RCMP Name the Foal Contest PO Box 8900 Ottawa, Ont. K1G 3J2 “We look forward to meeting some of the winners during this year’s cross-country tour in celebration of Canada’s 150th anniversary. The tour will include visits to all 10 provinces and one territory,” says Inspector Egan. “Get your entries in and you can play a role in the Musical Ride of the future.”

Cactus blooms — a sign of spring As days get longer buds appear and finally burst into bloom By Albert Parsons Freelance contributor

have a large collection of cacti and every spring they put forth some extraordinary blooms. Cacti are a snowbird’s best friend because they are so easy to look after in the winter when they are semi-dormant and need little water. In fact, in the winter they should not be watered much at all or the plants might rot. Cacti are perfectly happy in dry soil as they store water in their tissues and will use this when there is no other source. Only water in winter if shrivelling is noticed, indicating that the plant is using stored water which needs to be replenished. Usually my cacti sit on the east, south or west windowsills of my sunroom where they get lots of sunlight and temperatures are cooler. In the dead of winter, however, I move them off the sills so they don’t get badly chilled and place them on a table in a large metal tray. All the pots have drainage holes and very occasionally some water is put into the tray so dry soil can absorb it. Only enough water is used that can be taken up by the pots in less than an hour as they shouldn’t be sitting in water.

As spring approaches, buds start appearing on the cactus plants. The mammillaria cacti (often called pincushion cacti) will produce many buds as their blooms are small and numerous, produced on the tops of the plants. Others, more the barrel types, produce single buds on their sides, usually forming where there are tufts of needles. These buds start off small, take a couple of weeks or so to grow and then finally burst into bloom. The blooms last just a day, but their exquisite beauty is enjoyed for the short period they are open. After a day, the blooms gradually go limp and collapse. I leave the spent blooms on the plants and let them dry naturally as I once made the mistake of removing one and it left a scar on the cactus. Allowing the spent blooms to dry naturally and then fall off after a few weeks leaves little to no mark. Also by the end of March, flower shoots begin to emerge from the aloes and the haworthia cacti. These flower stalks are thin, wiry stems that reach upward well above the plants, sometimes getting a metre long. Small, often coral-coloured flowers appear along the lengths of the stems as they grow. Although not as showy as some other cacti blooms, they add interest to the collection.

Pincushion cacti in bloom. PHOTOS: ALBERT PARSONS

Another group of cacti, the epiphyllums, (often called orchid cacti) come into bloom in the spring. These are large plants with long, pendulous, flat leaves that produce gorgeous flowers that are quite exotic looking. A n o t h e r t h a t p ro d u c e s e xo t i c bloom at this time of year is the stapelia nobilis, or hairy starfish flower. It produces a tan-coloured flower with burgundy striping that does indeed look like a large starfish. Its large flower has five points and it is more burgundy toward the centre. The stems can be upright but often become pendulous with age; they are deeply ridged and the ridges are toothed. Blooms from both the hairy

This small cactus produced three blooms at the same time — most unusual.

starfish cactus and the orchid cacti will last only a day or so. Of course the Christmas cactus still has some bloom on it; it blooms in November-December, takes a hiatus, then blooms again in March and April. If you suffer from the winter blues you might like to grow some cacti. They are some of the first plants to announce that spring is coming by producing some very unusual and beautiful flowers. Being extremely easy to grow and truly undemanding it’s no wonder cacti are such popular houseplants. Albert Parsons writes from Minnedosa, Manitoba

The Manitoba Co-operator | March 30, 2017

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Protecting household water

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Good water quality is so important so take steps to maintain it RRBC release

he water that enters your home has a long journey from start to finish, and along the way, it can pick up a lot of contaminants. Once it reaches your municipal water treatment facility it is treated and distributed to the public. During this process chemical and physical processes are used to filter and disinfect harmful micro-organisms. Chargewater.com outlines the top benefits of what water does for you:

1. Leads to better health Quality water helps prevent waterborne illness. A 2009 University of California, Berkeley study found that participants who used a reverse osmosis/UV filter suffered about 12 per cent fewer gastrointestinal illnesses than participants who drank unfiltered water. A snack is about to be caught (probably a mouse) and looks like it tasted pretty good. PHOTOS: CINDY MURRAY

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2. Saves money on plumbing fixtures and appliances Good water quality leads to a longer life for your appliances and fixtures, sparing you the cost of constant replacement.

3. Fresher taste and odour Ever wonder why water from the tap sometimes smells like rotten eggs or tastes metallic? Hydrogen sulphide gas can cause water to give off an unpleasant odour (and damages plumbing). The presence of iron or manganese in water could lead to a metallic taste. This can happen due to a number of reasons in the overall journey water has to take to get to your home. But rest assured the water that comes from the tap is safe to drink.

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2. Keep your water filter clean

Water impurities may lead to an abundance of mineral deposits that are typically found in hard water (for example, lime). This hard-to-remove buildup can be frustrating to clean. Harsh scrubbing can wear away porcelain enamel if your bathtub or sink are made of porcelain. Using a water softener to purify the water means you can clean your plumbing fixtures and appliances less often while simultaneously increasing their lifespan.

If you have a water filter, follow the filter manufacturer’s instructions on how often to replace and/or clean the filter. If not regularly maintained, it may not be as effective at trapping water contaminants.

Water quality tips Now that we know the importance of water quality for use and consumption, it is time to take action. The following three simple tips can help you achieve and maintain good water quality:

1. Maintain your water softener If you have a water softener, make sure to regularly check on its salt levels. Lift up the softener tank lid — if the lid is less than half full, it needs salt. Pour some salt into it to replenish the levels to maximum functionality.

3. Wash your water containers Even the cleanest tap water can be contaminated if its storage container is dirty. Make sure to regularly wash your household pitchers, water bottles, and other containers with dish detergent. If the container is especially dirty, you can use unscented bleach and water to wash it out. For more information on improving and maintaining the water quality for your home, go to www.wqa.org. The Red River Basin Commission (RRBC) is a grassroots organization that is a chartered not-for-profit corporation under the provisions of Manitoba, North Dakota, Minnesota, and South Dakota law. Contact the Winnipeg office at 204-982-7254, or you can check out the website at www. redriverbasincommission.org.

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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 30,000-bushel elevator at the railway siding of Birdtail, on the northeast edge of the Waywayseecappo First Nation near Rossburn, was built and operated by the British America Elevator Company. Sold to Manitoba Pool in 1929, the elevator closed in December 1974 and was later used for private grain storage. Its railway line was abandoned in 1996 and the building was destroyed by fire on the evening of October 13, 2008. The cause of the fire was undetermined. Source: Oliver Joslin

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Intercropping wheat and soys makes for tighter rotation The Kutz family has had to improvise but their ideas are working By John Greig Glacier FarmMedia

t Kutz Farms LLC in Wisconsin, the Kutz family decided that planting corn on corn repeatedly may be good short-term economics, but it was bad long term for their soil’s health. As a result, John Kutz, his father and father-in-law created a new system that gives them three crops in two years, but doesn’t include the usual double cropping of soybeans after wheat. Instead, they figured out a system that lets them plant winter wheat after corn and then soybeans into the wheat crop the next spring.

There was no standard equipment that did what they were looking to do, so they innovated and engineered planters and found unique combine heads to make it happen. Kutz told the recent Innovative Farmers Association of Ontario conference in London, Ont. that they farm about five miles from an ethanol plant, which makes shipping corn there profitable. They could not justify moving to a three-year rotation of corn, soybeans and wheat, so they improvised. “It’s a whole system that works and is turning our ground around,” said Kutz who farms about 2,000 acres plus does custom work on a similar latitude to London.

Here’s how the system works. Their system is entirely no till. Land going into corn is planted in the spring into the soybean-wheat stubble. Twin-row wheat on 30-inch rows is planted as soon as possible into the corn stubble. That’s been a challenge and the Kutzs engineered a coulter cart that fits on the front of the tractor pulling the wheat planter. It’s a lot of crop residue to fight through to get the wheat to the soil, but the 1790 John Deere planter converted to twin rows is working. The planter also has row cleaners on the back and the ability to put down starter fertilizer. During the next spring, a modified IH 900 12-row planter is used to plant single-row soybeans at T:10.25” 30-inch rows, in between the rows

of wheat. They offset the hitch and the rear wheels in order to avoid trampling the wheat. Nitrogen is put on through the planter, as well. They do one herbicide application before the soybeans are planted. “As we are going into this longer term, our weed pressure seems to be going down,” said Kutz. They also apply two to three fungicide applications in order to protect the wheat. Harvesting the wheat has been a challenge. They started out using a flex head, but they weren’t happy with the amount of damage being done to the soybeans. So they have gone to using a specialized John Deere row crop head, with cones, not

reels. Gathering rolls pull the wheat into the combine and the cones push down the soybeans. It allows them to cut the wheat shorter to give the soybeans more light. They are getting good corn and higher wheat yields, but the soybean yields have been variable, from 30 to 60 bushels, depending on how much rain they get in August. The next step for the Kutzs is to try to get a cover crop planted once the wheat is off. They spread white clover and mustard last year after the wheat was harvested, but it didn’t take well. They plan to keep experimenting. “Every day we’re trying to build a little better soil than we had before.”

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U.S. farm heartland lobbies to steer Trump away from Mexico trade war

The country is a big agriculture trade partner and the two products likely to be hardest hit are pork and cheese “We just keep pounding them on how critical trade is to us.”

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armers in the U.S. agricultural heartland that helped elect Donald Trump are now pushing his administration to avoid a trade dispute with Mexico. They fear retaliatory tariffs that could hit over $3 billion (all figures U.S. funds) in U.S. exports. The value of exports at risk is based on a Reuters analysis of a tariff list which Mexico used in a trucking dispute six years ago and which Mexican officials have said could serve as a model if President Trump sets new barriers to Mexican goods. Pork producers contacted Trump’s transition team soon after the Nov. 8 election to stress that tariff-free access to Mexico has made it their top export market by volume, said John Weber, president of the National Pork Producers Council. The council has sent the administration multiple letters, including one signed in January by 133 agricultural organizations, and is arranging for several hog farmers to fly to Washington next month to talk to officials. “We just keep pounding them on how critical trade is to us,” said Weber, who fears Mexico could revive the list of mostly agricultural products it successfully used to push Washington into letting Mexican truckers on U.S. highways in 2011. Pork products topped that list and, if revived, the tariffs would apply to over $800 million of annual pork exports, according to data compiled by IHS Markit’s Global Trade Atlas. “We’ll be the first to take the hit,” Weber said. The lobbying effort by U.S. businesses which rely on the Mexican market shows how Mexico can press its case in Washington despite having an

John Weber U.S. National Pork Producers Council

Mexico appears poised to use a similar strategy in U.S. trade disputes as the one that paved the way for its trucking industry gaining access to the U.S. PHOTO: REUTERS/JORGE DUENES

economy one-seventeenth the size of America’s and relying on the U.S. market for nearly 80 per cent of its exports. In Iowa, where pigs outnumber people seven to one, hog and grain farmer Jamie Schmidt voted for Trump in part on his promise to cut regulatory burdens for businesses. Now he and others who farm the flat, rich land around Garner, Iowa, worry about trade. Schmidt gets about half of his income from hogs, earning $4-$5 for each of the 425 pigs he sells per week, usually to a Tyson Foods packing plant in nearby Perry, Iowa. Tariffs from Mexico could depress U.S. wholesale prices and wipe out his profits, Schmidt said. “It would be devastating.”

In the crosshairs In December, after fears of a trade dispute fuelled a deep

peso slump, Mexico started mapping out U.S. states that are most reliant on its market, replicating the strategy it used in the trucking dispute, said two senior Mexican officials. Mexican officials also prepared briefs, seen by Reuters, on Mexico’s own risks in a dispute, including losing much of its cost advantage in building cars, such as the Ford Fusion made in Hermosillo, Mexico. Reuters could not verify a complete list of products and states Mexico considered targeting this time around. But the country’s foreign minister said last month tariffs could target Iowa, which raises a third of U.S. hogs and exports about a quarter of its pork production, $100 million of which went to Mexico last year. The minister also said tariffs could aim at Wisconsin, the cen-

tre of U.S. cheese production, and has singled out Texas for its “notable” trade surplus with Mexico. All three states voted for Trump in the 2016 election, with the president taking Iowa and Wisconsin by slim margins. Trump has accused Mexico of destroying U.S. jobs and has vowed to leave the 1994 North American Free Trade Agreement with Canada and Mexico if he cannot renegotiate better terms with Mexico. United States went from running a small trade surplus with Mexico in the early 1990s to a $63-billion deficit in 2016. Besides pork, cheese was also a top target in the trucking dispute in which Mexico retaliated with tariffs against rules that banned its trucks from U.S. roads. Some $200 million in current annual exports of cheese would be targeted if the tariff

list were revived, according to the IHS database, which the U.S. government uses to measure the impact of trade disputes. The full tariff list would apply to $3.25 billion in current U.S. exports. John Holevoet, the director of government affairs at Wisconsin’s Dairy Business Association, said he has attended multiple meetings with Wisconsin federal lawmakers this year where risks of Mexican trade were discussed. Weber of the pork producers’ group said he believed the Trump administration “gets it” when it comes to the vulnerability of U.S. farm exports. Republican Congressman Steve King, who represents Iowa’s agriculture-focused fourth district, also pointed out that Iowa’s role as the first state to hold presidential primaries helps keep farm interests in Washington’s view. But King told Reuters he was worried the White House is still not taking trade risks seriously enough. A possible 20 per cent tax on Mexican imports, which White House spokesman Sean Spicer has said could also pay for Trump’s proposed border wall, would cause a trade war, he said. King said he has been in contact with the White House on the matter but has yet to secure a one-on-one meeting with the president. “I’m making sure that here in Washington they know what this means.”

UN pushes ‘smart crops’ as rice alternative to tackle hunger in Asia Millet, sorghum and beans are often-overlooked alternatives that could help restart progress on ending hunger in the region BY BEH LIH YI Thomson Reuters Foundation

sia needs to make extra efforts to defeat hunger after progress has slowed in the last five years, including promoting so-called “smart crops” as an alternative to rice, the head of the UN food agency in the region said. Kundhavi Kadiresan, representative of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Asia, said the region needs to focus on reaching the most marginalized people, such as the very poor or those living in mountainous areas. The Asia-Pacific region halved the number of hungry people from 1990 to 2015 but the rate of

“The last mile is always difficult... so extra efforts, extra resources and more targeted interventions are needed.” Kundhavi Kadiresan FAO

progress slowed in many countries — such as Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India and Cambodia — in the last five years, according to a December FAO report. “The last mile is always difficult... so extra efforts, extra resources and more targeted interventions are needed,” she told the Thomson Reuters Foundation on the sidelines of a business forum on food security in Jakarta on Tuesday.

She said government and businesses needed to develop policies to help make food more affordable, while changing Asians’ diets that rely heavily on rice. “We have focused so much on rice that we haven’t really looked at some of those crops like millets, sorghum and beans,” she said. A campaign is underway to promote these alternatives as “smart crops” to make them more attractive, Kadiresan said.

“We are calling them smart crops to get people not to think about them as poor people’s food but smart people’s food,” she said, adding that they are not only nutritious but also more adaptable to climate change. Soaring rice prices, slowing economic expansion and poorer growth in agricultural productivity have been blamed for the slowdown in efforts to tackle hunger. More than 60 per cent of the world’s hungry are in AsiaPacific, while nearly one out of three children in the region suffers from stunting, according to the FAO. Achieving zero hunger by 2030 is one of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals adopted by member states in 2015.

A farmer plants saplings in a rice field. PHOTO: REUTERS/ISSEI KATO

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Opportunities, risks seen in Trump regime Commentator David Frum warns of ‘petty and capricious protectionism’ BY JOHN GREIG

“There’s a real instinct for conflict and a bad instinct for bringing friends along.”

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olitical commentator David Frum says there’s good, bad and potentially ugly for Canadian farmers in the United States’ new a n d u n p re d i c t a b l e Tr u m p administration. Frum, a senior editor at The Atlantic magazine and, more recently, an owner of Ontario farmland, told the Grain Far mers of Ontar io March Classic in London on March 21 that global markets have been poor at pricing in political risk, so farmers should take steps to manage their risk themselves. The good for the economy includes a likely end to tepid economic growth in the U.S. over the past 15 years, said Frum. “There is a big tax cut on the way in the U.S. It will have two powerful and positive effects,” including putting more money in people’s pockets and creating government deficits. Deficits are also stimulating to the economy, said Frum, who recently took possession of a piece of Prince Edward County farmland through a family succession process. St i m u l u s s h o u l d l e a d t o more demand for products, including food from Canada. That fiscal stimulus will be t h r ow n i n t o a n e c o n o m y that is already growing and creating more consumer confidence. The Trump administration has already limited some of the regulations of the DoddFrank Act and as a result, consumer lending will be made easier. “There will also be a lot less petty, harassing regulation, especially in agriculture,” he said. The Waters of the United States regulations was one of the worst offenders, said Frum, as the U.S. E n v i r o n m e n t a l Pr o t e c t i o n Agency was claiming authority over areas where water ran for limited periods of time each year. “The foot of government will be less on their neck and that will be a positive thing,” he said. “Regulatory changes in the U.S. will have knock-on effects here too.” He expects 2017 to be a bullish year and 2018 likely will be so too.

The bad However, there are other concerns with the U.S. administration that we haven’t seen from previous presidents. No t o n l y i s t h e Tr u m p administration protectionist, it will be manifested in “petty and capricious protectionism, through regulation, not through law,” said Frum.

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Prince Edward County, Ont. landowner and political commentator David Frum spoke to the GFO March Classic in London. Photo: John Greig

He doesn’t expect that the administration will have the capacity to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) any time soon. But he expects to see petty harassment, including harassment of travellers. Tr ump’s travel ban, now on six countries, isn’t just affecting residents of those countries, but also the large diasporas of those countries. Foreign applications to U.S. universities are already down 40,000 year over year, Frum said, and business people and professionals with conferences and holdings in the U.S. are limiting their travel. A r i s e i n i n t e re s t r a t e s driven by consumer spending and greater deficits in the U.S. could mean a rising U.S. dollar, which could help Canadian exports. It could also inflame protectionist sentiment in the administration, which has yet to find much problem with Canada. F r u m’s o t h e r c o n c e r n s include the way the Trump family is acting and the deals they are completing to their benefit, along with cash infusions they are taking from foreign entities. “The presidential family is behaving in a way the presidential family has never behaved before,” he said. He worr ies about the decline in public integrity, the tradition of a lack of corruption. “It is a precious, precious thing and once it is damaged it is hard to change it. It starts from the top.”

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of their previous relationships and transgressions. “There’s a real instinct for conflict and a bad instinct for bringing friends along.” Trump has also hit back

at cr itical allies G er many, Britain and Australia. “There’s a potential for a conflict that the U.S. could get bogged down in and is in alone.” However, Frum said, there are numerous ways that Trump could be sidelined in his tone and agenda, including by Congress, by the fact that government is paralyzed due to a lack of the many appointees needed to make it work, or by the potential Trump could find other interests that are less dangerous. The challenge for businesses is that no one knows, and unlike previous administrations, no one can predict outcomes from this administration. Managing that risk will be up to businesses themselves.

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Agri-food receives plenty of attention in the federal budget The sector has been identified as a major economic growth opportunity which could translate into progress on constraints BY ALEX BINKLEY

“By 2050, global demand for food is expected to rise significantly. We will help farmers, producers and processors build their businesses globally, and do so sustainably.”

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he moment Ron Bonnett read in the federal budget the gover nment wants to boost agri-food exports to $75 billion by 2025, he knew his sector was finally about to receive some serious attention in Ottawa. “It told me the door was open to talking to government departments about the factors holding back our sector’s growth,” says the president of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture. They include labour shortages, government regulation and more support for innovation. “The finance minister identified agri-food as a key to boosting the economy,” Bonnett said. One area that needs plenty of attention to hit the $75-billion target is valueadded food processing. “By 2050, global demand for food is expected to rise significantly,” Minister Bill Morneau

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Finance Minister Bill Morneau delivers the federal budget in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill March 22, 2017. PHOTO: REUTERS/CHRIS WATTIE

told the Commons in his budget speech. “We will help farmers, producers and pro cessors build their businesses globally, and do so sustaina-

bly. In recent years, industry growth has been strong, with farm revenues, annual exports and farm incomes all reaching record highs.”

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Canadian agri-food exports reached $55.5 billion in 2015. “Despite this strong per for mance, there is still room for further growth — growth that can be achieved through innovation and the development of value-added products.” W h i l e Mo r n e a u re f e r re d to the praise for the agrifood sector’s potential in a recent report by the Advisory Council on Economic Growth, he didn’t entirely embrace its proposals to make it a pilot project for assisting seven s e c t o r s w i t h h i g h g r ow t h potential. Nor did he provide many details about various policies announced in the budget. As well, a number of key files for the sector, such as reducing the roadblocks to foreign workers when Canadians aren’t available, was mostly left for further discussion.

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Gra i n Growe r s o f Ca n a d a (GGC) noted the budget mentioned agri-food 29 times and agriculture 14. Ordinarily the sector usually gets mentioned in passing on budget day. “The recognition and highlighting of the agriculture sector as a strategic asset is a welcome change and redirection for this government. It sets us up well for our advocacy over the upcoming year,” said Fiona Cook, GGC executive director. The budget also touched on five key areas of interest for crop producers, she said. An additional $70 million over six years in science research on adapting to climate change and protecting soil and water resources is a positive move. The sector will also be able to tap into clean growth funding. Consultations on carbon pricing are welcome. An additional $149.3 million for the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s inspection service that will help boost confidence in Canadian products is also welcome. A proposed trade and corridors fund to address transportation bottlenecks will help boost food exports. Food processors are also enthusiastic about the budget’s provisions. Food & Consumer Products of Canada welcomed the identification of agri-food as one of three industr ies in Canada with “great potential for growth and job creation.” “We are very pleased with the government’s bold strategy to grow the agr i-food sector,” said CEO Michael Graydon. The budget “reflects FCPC’s efforts over the years w i t h t h e f e d e r a l g ov e r n -

ment to highlight the sector’s importance and proactively position the industr y as a partner in driving innovation and inclusive growth.” The group is also pleased with the investment of up to $950 million over five years, to drive business-led innovation superclusters, in industries such as agri-food that have potential to accelerate economic growth. “ We are pleased to see the government addressing trade issues by announcing an ambitious target to grow Canada’s agrifood exports and recognizing room for further growth that can be achieved with the development of value-added products,” Graydon said.

Additional funding Christopher White, president and CEO of the Canadian Meat Council, welcomed the additional funding for CFIA. “Food safety and the integrity of the system is paramount and we look for ways to continue to work with CFIA to deliver on their mandate,” he said. “Canada is the world’s fifthlargest agri-food exporter,” he said. “CMC is always looking to see our export markets grow in an increasingly competitive global market, and there are elements within the budget that will enable us to do so.” Soy Canada executive d i re c t o r Ji m Ev e r s o n s a i d the budget made “positive s t e p s t ow a rd s u n l e a s h i n g the growth potential of the Canadian agriculture sector. Soy Canada looks forward to working closely with the federal government and other partners at ensuring they are provided with the essential tools and resources necessary to achieve the targets outlined in the budget and promote Canada as an agriculture powerhouse around the world.” L e v i Wo o d , p re s i d e n t o f the Western Canadian Wheat Growers said, “it was great to see some priority spending focusing on critical infrastructure, such as the announced National Trade Corridors Fund, and we hope to see some of those funds dedicated to enhancing capacity in our essential g ra i n - h a n d l i n g a n d t ra n sportation system in Western Canada. “It’s also positive to see work on ‘advancing regulatory alignment’ in agriculture with our trading partners,” he said. Additional funding for improvement of the grainhandling and transportation system is also positive, he said.

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They could be headed even lower, but the U.S. infrastructure plan remains a wild card BY DAVE SIMS Commodity News Service Canada

inking prices for crude oil and a softer Canadian dollar have kept diesel prices relatively low for Canadian farmers in 2017, and they could be heading lower, as long as U.S. President Donald Trump’s infrastructure plan doesn’t get in the way. “I would probably say in Canada you’re going to see numbers trickle lower here i n t h e n e x t m o n t h ,” s a i d Tom Kloza of the Oil Price Information Service in New Jersey. As of Mar. 21, diesel prices across the Prairies were roughly in the $1-per-litre range. Kloza says North America is “sort of scraping bottom” when it comes to prices for oil, gas and diesel. One of the reasons for that was the mild winter that most of North America experienced. However, he says the longterm bias is pointed higher and a few months from now the current values in Western Canada may look cheap. He adds it’s quite likely farmers will pay more for diesel during har vesting than seeding. Kloza explains that while The Organization of t h e Pe t r o l e u m E x p o r t i n g Countries decided in 2016 to slash oil production it will be awhile until those moves are felt. “The problem with the OPEC cuts is they only run through the first six months of the year, and there are a lot of things in the second six months of the year that might send prices lower,” he said. Another factor lurking in the market, this time with the potential to move prices higher, is Trump’s pledge to spend a trillion dollars on U.S. infrastructure. “Money for infrastructure usually enhances demand for diesel,” he said. Kloza adds there is another possibility as well. “There is a small chance though that Mr. Trump and t h e R e p u b l i c a n C o n g re s s might try to put through an import duty on everything, including oil prices,” said Kloza. He says that would have a drastic effect on the market. “That would raise the price of gasoline, diesel and jet fuel by 35 or 40 cents (U.S. funds) immediately,” he said.

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ne of U.S. President Don ald Trump’s most protec tionist trade advisers has struck a more conciliatory tone with Mexico, saying he wanted the two countries and Canada to form a regional manufactur ing “powerhouse” with stricter rules of origin. White House National Eco nomic Council director Peter Navarro’s comments Mar. 15 on Bloomberg News helped boost Mexico’s peso to nearly its high est level since Trump’s election last November. The comments indicate that Navarro, a strong voice behind Trump’s calls during the cam paign for steep tariffs on goods from Mexico and China to help reduce U.S. trade deficits, was

“We have a tremendous opportunity, with Mexico in particular, to use higher rules of origin to develop a mutually beneficial regional powerhouse...” Peter Navarro White House Economic Council

now seeking to co-operate with Mexico to the benefit of both countries. Navarro said he wanted to strengthen man ufacturing in the three coun tries through renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement. Navarro said the 23-year-old trade pact could be transformed into two parallel U.S. bilateral deals with Canada and Mexico,

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or a modernization of the cur rent trilateral deal. “ We have a tremendous opport unity, with Mexico in particular, to use higher rules of origin to develop a mutually beneficial regional powerhouse where workers and manufac turers on both sides of the bor der will benefit enormously,” Bloomberg quoted Navarro as saying. “It’s just as much in their interests as it is in our interests to increase the rules of origin.” In automotive products, the biggest area of manufactured goods trade between the United States and Mexico, vehicles must have 62.5 per cent North American content to qualify for NAFTA’s tariff-free bene fits. Navarro has said that rule allows North American manu facturers to use too many Asian parts. Both Mexican and Canadian officials say they want to rene gotiate and modernize NAFTA. U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said he would trig ger notification to Congress to start the NAFTA renegotiation process by late March, with substantive talks beginning later this year. The Mexican peso, which had fallen sharply after Trump’s elec tion on fears that trade between the two countries would be disrupted, had strengthened to below 19.5 to the dollar at midday. With the Trump administra tion filling out with more voices on trade issues, it is unclear how much influence Navarro will have. Ross has been designated to take a leading role on trade issues, while U.S. Trade Representative nominee Robert Lighthizer told senators in his confirmation hearing on Mar. 14 that he would have full statutory authority to negotiate trade deals. Lighthizer, a veteran trade lawyer and former USTR offi cial in the 1980s, said he would “sort out” differences within the administration over trade.

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Chinese supermarkets pull Brazilian meat from shelves as food safety fears grow No. 1 hypermarket chain Sun Art removes Brazilian beef from stores as the China operations of Wal-Mart and Metro do the same BY DOMINIQUE PATTON Reuters/BEIJING

A customer pushes a shopping cart at Sun Art Retail Group’s Auchan hypermarket store in Beijing, China, November 9, 2015. The retailer is one of many to pull Brazilian meat from shelves in China. PHOTO: REUTERS/KIM KYUNG-HOON

ome of China’s largest food suppliers have pulled Brazilian beef and poultry from their shelves in the first concrete sign that a deepening scandal over Brazil’s meatprocessing industry is hitting business in its top export market. The moves by Sun Art Retail Group, China’s biggest hypermarket chain, and the Chinese arms of global retail giants Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and Metro AG come days after China temporarily suspended Brazilian meat imports. Safety fears over Brazilian meat have grown since police accused inspectors in the world’s biggest exporter of beef and poultry of taking bribes to allow sales of rotten and salmonellatainted meats.

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A s po ke sw o ma n fo r Su n Art Retail, which operates 400 Chinese hypermarkets, said Mar. 22 the chain had removed beef supplied by top Brazilian exporters BRF SA and JBS SA from its shelves Mar. 20. Brazilian beef accounts for less than 10 per cent of Sun Art’s beef supply, she said. Wal-Mart has also removed Brazilian meat products from its stores, a person familiar with the matter said. He declined to be quoted because of the sensitivity of the matter. Germany’s Metro has withdrawn Brazilian chicken legs and wings from its Chinese stores, said a manager, who declined to be named as he was not allowed to speak to media. The retailer, with 84 stores in China, does not sell Brazilian beef. JD.com, one of China’s biggest online retailers, said in an emailed statement it had also removed all listings for imported Brazilian meat and is reviewing orders in process. W h i l e Bra z i l i a n o f f i c i a l s sought to reassure consumers that the investigation had revealed only isolated incidents of sanitary problems, the reaction by Chinese retailers suggests that the probe could have far-reaching repercussions for the world’s top meat exporter. Chinese consumers appeared largely unconcerned or unaware of the scandal in Brazil, with few people commenting on the issue on the country’s vibrant social media networks. But the country has been hit by its own safety scandals in the past, making retailers sensitive to any potential risks. “We removed the product already on Mar. 20,” said Sun Art’s spokeswoman, noting it was ahead of the Chinese government’s first official comment on the issue. Brazil is the top supplier of beef to China, accounting for about 31 per cent of its imports in the first half of last year. Much of it is used in canteens and food service and branded Brazilian beef is less prominent in supermarkets than Australian beef. Importers are expected to wait a few more days before seeking out alternative supplies, which will likely be more costly than Brazil’s. “It’s a 45-day lead time to get any product here. What if they lift the ban by the end of the week?” said an industry source who declined to be identified. Hong Kong, the second-biggest buyer of Brazilian meat last year, has also issued a ban on imports, following similar steps by Japan, Canada, Mexico and Switzerland. Major Hong Kong supermarket chain PARKnSHOP said it had removed Brazilian pork, beef and chicken from shelves. “To cater for the needs of customers, we will increase the supply of meat and poultry products from other countries,” it said in a statement, without elaborating.

The Manitoba Co-operator | March 30, 2017

Brazil’s Agriculture Ministry, police say meat problems not widespread Canada is among the countries to ban Brazilian beef in the wake of a bribery scandal BY STEPHEN EISENHAMMER Reuters/LAPA, Brazil

razil’s federal police and Agriculture Ministry said Mar. 21 that sanitary and corruption problems found in the nation’s meat-packing industry were isolated incidents. The declaration was an attempt to tamp down a scandal that has led the Latin American nation’s biggest export markets to ban its meats. Since police launched raids on processing plants and company offices in seven states on Mar. 17, President Michel Temer’s government has sought to downplay the crisis in the meat-packing sector, one of the bright spots of

an economy struggling with its worst recession on record. But Hong Kong, Japan, Can ada, Mexico and Switzerland all announced partial or all-out bans on Brazilian meat imports this week, following measures similar to those taken by China, the European Union, South Korea and Chile. South Korea’s ban on all poultry imports from BRF SA, the world’s largest exporter of that meat, was lifted on Mar. 21. BRF and JBS, the world’s biggest meat-packing company, are among dozens of firms targeted in the police investigation. Both companies have denied any wrongdoing. China is the largest consumer of Brazilian meat.

“While the investigation by the federal police aims to uncover isolated irregularities in the sanitary inspection system, the facts are directly related to deviations of professional conduct practised by a few workers,” the joint police and Agriculture Ministry statement said. “They do not represent a widespread malfunction of the Brazilian system.” The meat investigation by Brazil’s federal police comes amid a massive three-year investigation into billions of dollars in political kickbacks paid by construction giants to win contracts with state-controlled firms, especially the oil company Petrobras. That probe has ensnared scores of top T:10.25” politicians, includ-

ing several ministers in Temer’s centre-right government. Following a two-year investigation of the meat-packing industry, police have accused more than 100 people, mostly health inspectors, of taking bribes for allowing the sale of rancid products, falsifying export documents or failing to inspect meat-packing plants at all. In a bid to assuage concerns, Agriculture Minister Blairo Maggi donned white overalls and a white hood to inspect a poultry plant in Parana state. The plant is one of 21 mentioned in the police probe that has now been barred from exporting meat, though its poultry is still being sold in Brazil.

Praising standards at the plant, Maggi said the problems identified by police were mostly related to allegations of isolated corruption in the regulatory system and not overall unsanitary processing practices. “The problem isn’t here at the plant; it’s there in the office where there was a problem with one of our employees,” Maggi said, after inspecting the factory where hundreds of workers cut and sorted chicken fillets along a whirring steel conveyor belt. Maggi, a billionaire soy producer, criticized the “alarmist” way in which police announced their investigation and asked them to release exact details of the cargoes in which they found evidence of unsanitary product.

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1995 New Holland 9480

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2011 SeedMaster TXB5012

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$53,000

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814259

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Specialty Crop Round Baler, 5’ X 6’ ROUND BALER, SPECIAL CROP EDITION, WIDE 2.07M PICK U 825416

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Combine, 449hp TIER 4A ENGINE, 350bu HOPPER, 520/85R42 DUALS, CAST CYLINDER, INTELLI

812492

2011 New Holland T8.275

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$139,000

2012 New Holland SP.240F XP

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SEEDING

814284

$73,000

$89,000 808504

2016 WATER CANNON 8”X83’

Pump, Excellent cond., 8” X 83’ SINGLE KNOZZLE, 110 PTO HP

$65,000

2016 Farmet SOFTER 26

Disc, 26FT, 22” NOTCHED DISCS, ROLLING BASKETS

2015 MacDon D65-35FT

CNH Header, 35FT, CNH ADAPTER, TRANSPORT, ROCK RETARDER KIT, X-AUGER

$259,000

807147

$89,000

805817

2015 New Holland 840CD-35FT

Header, 35FT, DOUBLE KNIFE, TRANSPORT, GAUGE WHEELS, AHHC, X-AUGER

781371

$75,000

2014 SeedMaster CT6012

Air Drill, Excellent cond., 60FT 12IN, TIRE N TIRE, HD FRONT CASTERS, DUAL FRONT WING CA

772465

$43,000

746039

$239,000

736273

$159,000

693358

2015 New Holland T4.100

Tractor, 98HP, 85 PTO HP, 18.4-30 TIRES, 12.4-24 FRONT TIRES, 12X12 POWER SHUTTLE

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WANTED: 1920’s, 30’s or 40’s coupe or roadster projects; 1958 Pontiac Parisienne or Chevy Impala projects. 306-824-4711. 1958 EDSEL PACER 4 door car with 36,000 miles. Don Biette Land and Farm Equipment Auction, Monday April 17, 2017. Bienfait, SK. area. For sale bill and photos visit: www.mackauctioncompany.com or join our Facebook page. Phone 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815, Mack Auction Co. PL 311962. WANTED: 1920 to 1940 old Ford car bodies and parts. Also wanted old gas pumps and signs. 306-651-1449, Saskatoon, SK.

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AUCTION OF STATIONARY ENGINES for Paul Kostur in Conjunction with the Farm Consignment auction, Dauphin, MB, Saturday April 29th, 10:30AM. Featuring large quantity of stationary engines: Kushman; RR jigger; Various IH 1-3 HP; JD, Massey, Macleods, Stewart, Wisconsin, Fuller/Johnson, etc. Also includes: Cockshutt 40 tractor, JD 3020 c/w FEL, Case 730 dsl., c/w FEL; MF 302 backhoe; 1996 REM 1026 grain vac; 1991 Bourgault FH 32-36 & 1985 Bourgault FH5 36-40 air seeders; 1989 Bourgault air tank; IH R-180 truck c/w steel flatdack; IH #10 seed drill; NI 521 9’ hay mower. Much more by sale day. Brought to you by Garton’s Auction Service Dauphin, MB. 204-648-4541. For full listing visit: www.gartonsauction.com

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MACK AUCTION CO. presents a large Farm Equipment Auction for the Estate of William Krell, Monday, April 10, 2017, at 10:00 AM. Directions from Stoughton, SK. go 2 miles South on Hwy #47, 1 mile West and 1/4 mile North, Live internet bidding www.bidspotter.com. JD 9320 4WD w/3800 hrs and Greenstar ready, JD 8640 4WD tractor w/PTO, JD 4640 2WD tractor, JD 4240 2WD with JD 148 FEL and grapple, JD 5020 2WD tractor and front mount Schulte snowblower, JD 5020 2WD tractor w/dozer blade, JD 5020 2WD tractor w/2086 hrs, JD 4020 2WD tractor with JD 148 FEL, JD 2130 2WD tractor with 3 PTH, JD D, McCormick WD-9 restored dsl. tractor, 4- McCormick WD-9 tractors, 2015 Bobcat S650 skidsteer loaded with only 25 hrs, Caterpillar D-7 Crawler dozer, 2004 JD 9660 SP combine w/JD 914P PU header with 1088 sep. hrs, 2012 30’ Westward M155 SP swather w/MacDon D60-S header with only 185 cutting hrs, JD 7720 SP combine w/3000 hrs, JD 2360 SP 25’ swather w/1508 hrs, JD 925R straight cut 25’ header, JD 590 PT swather, Farm King poly swath roller, JD 95 SP combine, 1997 Freightliner FL-70 dsl. grain truck w/steel box and roll tarp, 1985 GMC grain truck with 23,975 kms, 1979 Ford F600 grain truck, 1976 Chev C60 grain truck w/water tank, 1998 Jeep TJ sport SUV, 1997 Chev dsl. 2500 ext. cab truck, 70’ Degelman Strawmaster 7000 heavy harrow, 50’ 2005 Morris Maxim II air drill w/Morris 7240 air cart and double shoot and paired row (Dennis Cruywels 306-575-7252) 60’ FlexiCoil System 95 harrow packers, 2- JD 1650 45’ cultivators, 4- 10’ JD 9350 disc drills with rubber capped packers, Versatile 24’ tandem disc, IH 8 bottom plow, Morris 35’ cultivator, IH 620 disc drills, 100- new 16” Tru Width cultivator shovels, 2015 XH Schulte XH-1500-S3 mower, HD flax straw buncher, JD 205 3PTH gyromower, JD 3 PTH angle blade, Rock-OMatic rockpicker, JD 1600A mower conditioner, JD 535 round baler, JD 750 grinder mixer, Custom built 16’ bumper pull stock trailer, NH 278 sq. baler, NH 271 sq. baler, 5- Behlen 3000 bu. hopper bottom grain bins, 50 ton fertilizer hopper bin, Sakundiak 10-60 swing auger, Walinga 614 grain vac, Bergen 10-60 swing auger, Brandt 8-40 PTO auger, aeration fans, Labtronics 919 grain tester, grain bin concrete forms, REO Speedwagon dump truck, Studebaker Lark V1 Sedan, Studebaker Champion Suicide 4 door, Chev Viscayne 4 door, Olds Delta 88, GMC 9500 2 ton truck, GMC 960 grain truck, IH R-130 2 ton truck, Ford F750 Co-op fuel truck, Chev and GMC vans, JD 317 tractor with mower and tiller, Anchor 12’ fibreglass boat w/20 HP motor, Advace lathe, Rigid electric pipe threader, drill press, Hotsy electric pressure washer, Ariens ST 622 weed eater, blacksmith tools, huge assortment of shop tools and new parts. Visit mackauctioncompany.com for sale billand photos. Join us on Facebook and Twitter. Mack Auction Co. 306-421-2928, 306-487-7815. PL#311962 Hit our readers where it counts… in the classifieds. Place your ad in the Manitoba Cooperator classifed section. 1-800-782-0794.

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The Manitoba Co-operator | March 30, 2017

Unreserved Public Farm Auction

Collopy Farms Ltd. – Duane & Ken Collopy

Frobisher, SK | April 6, 2017 · 11:30 am

2012 Case IH 550 & 2014 Bourgault 3320PHD QDA 66 Ft w/7700

2013 Case IH 8230

2009 Case IH Patriot 3330 100 Ft

1996 International 4900 & 2007 International 9400I

2010 Case IH WD1903 36 Ft

2010 Degelman SK1150

AUCTION LOCATION: Directions: From ALAMEDA, SK, at the Jct of Hwy 9 & 18, go 13.8 km (8.5 miles) West, then North 7.2 km (4.5 miles) North OR From LAMPMAN, SK, go 20.9 km (13 miles) East on Hwy 361, then 11.5 km (7 miles) South on Grid 604. Yard on East side. GPS: 49.268209, -102.443764 A PARTIAL EQUIPMENT LIST INCLUDES: 2012 Case IH 550 Quadtrac Tractor · 2007 Case IH STX480 Quadtrac Tractor · 1998 New Holland TV140 Bi-Directional Tractor · 2013 Case IH 8230 Combine · 2014 Case IH 3152 40 Ft Rigid Draper Header · 2010 Case IH WD1903 36 Ft Swather · 2009 Case IH Patriot 3330 100 Ft High Clearance Sprayer · 2007 International 9400I

Eagle T/A Grain Truck · 1996 International 4900 Navistar T/A Grain Truck · 2014 Bourgault 3320PHD QDA 66 Ft Air Drill · 2014 Degelman Pro-Till 40 Ft · 2012 Riteway 8100 78 Ft Heavy Harrows · 2010 Degelman SK1150 Grain Cart · 25+ Grain Bins ...AND MUCH MORE!

For up-to-date equipment listings, please check our website: rbauction.com Duane Collopy: 306.483.7679 Ken Collopy: 306.485.8670 Ritchie Bros. Territory Manager – Kevin Ortt: 306.451.7388 800.491.4494

The Manitoba Co-operator | March 30, 2017

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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

MACK AUCTION CO. presents a Land and Farm Equipment Auction for Don Biette 306-461-4006, Monday April 17, 2017 at 10:00AM. Directions 5.5 miles North from Bienfait, SK. For live internet bidding go to: www.Bidspotter.com 2 quarter sections of farm land in the RM of Benson #35, SE 01-04-07-W2 and SW 01-04-07-W2. Case IH 9270 4WD tractor, 855 Versatile 4WD tractor, JD 8440 4WD tractor, 40’ Bourgault 5710 Series II air drill triple shoot with Bourgault 5350 TBH air tank, 41’ JD 1600 cultivator with Degelman harrows, Morris 35’ cultivator, 2-14’ IH 6200 disc drills, 48’ CP643 Morris deep tillage cultivator, 33’ IH deep tillage cultivator, 33’ CP743 Morris deep tillage cultivator, 21’ Ezee-On offset disc, 2002 Monaco Signature Series diesel pusher, 1958 Edsel Pacer 4 door car with 36,000 miles, 2004 Mack Vision tandem 13 speed grain truck with CIM Ultracell box, Ford F-600 grain truck with steel box and grain tarp, Highline 6000 bale processor, Jiffy 900 bale processor, NH 352 mix mill, shopbuilt tandem gooseneck 20’ stock trailer, grain roller mill with electric motor, 3-Westeel Vitera 5000 bu. hopper bottom bins, 2-Goebel 3500 bu. hopper bottom bins, 2-74 ton fertilizer bins, Grain Guard aeration fans, Wheatheart SA 10-71 swing augers, Sakundiak 7-37 PTO auger, 90’ Brandt QF 1500 field sprayer w/chem mixer, 30’ Case IH 1010 straight cut header, straight cut header trailer, Degelman ground drive rock picker, JD 590 30’ PTO swather, 2500 gal. poly water tank, 1600 gal. poly water tank, Carolina 55 ton shop press. Visit: www.mackauctioncompany.com for sale bill and photos. Join us on Facebook and Twitter. 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815 Mack Auction Co. PL 311962.

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WRECKING VOLVO TRUCKS: Misc. axles and parts. Also tandem trailer suspension axles. Call 306-539-4642, Regina, SK.

BERG’S END DUMP grain trailers w/Berg’s BOX & HOIST with gearbox to fit 1990 signature quality finish. Ph for Winter pricChevy 1 ton, $1100. Call 306-789-2444, ing specials and 30 day trials. Berg’s Grain ask for Len, Regina, SK. & Gravel Body 204-325-5677, Winkler, MB 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

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

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.

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

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Edwards Family Farm .............................Deloraine, MB Ron & Donna Desroches ..............................Baldur, MB Lilac Lane Farm ........................................Hamiota, MB Read Farms Ltd. ...................................Beausejour, MB Grant Dixon ..............................................Hamiota, MB Gadd Farms Ltd. ................................... Foxwarren, MB M & J Trinder ....................................... Langenburg, SK Klydon Farms............................................Brandon, MB Double SS Hereford Farm .........................Brandon, MB Shust Farms Ltd. ................................. Shoal Lake, MB Bar RB Ltd. ................................................... Birtle, MB Killarney Equipment Consignment .................Killarney, MB Lyle & Sharon Adair ................................... Fairlight, SK Don Racher.................................................... Elgin, MB Lorne & Cynthia Ellis ...................................Lenore, MB Derkach Family Farm ................................. Russell, MB

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1998 DOEPKER SUPER B, 30’-32’x72 insides, closed ends, air ride, 11x24 tires 60%, some rust. 306-593-7050, Rama, SK.

2014 WILSON TRAILER, less than 3000 kms, $55,000. Call Ron 306-648-5394, Ferland, SK.

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1970 CHEV tandem grain truck, 600 bu. box, 6 spd. auto, great shape, offers. Call Ron 306-648-5394, Ferland, SK. 1974 FREIGHTLINER FL80, 8.3L Cummins, CM TRUCK BEDS. Starting at $2895. Call 10 spd., aluminum grain box 8.5’x20’ c/w Jason’s Agri-Motive, 306-472-3159 or visit Shur-Lok tarp, remote chute opener and us at: www.jasonsagri-motive.ca hoist, white, original 283,000 kms, exc. condition. 306-677-7400, Hodgeville, SK. 100 MISC. SEMI TRAILER FLATDECKS/ stepdecks, $2,500 to $30,000. 20 heavy AUTOSHIFT TRUCKS AVAILABLE: Boxed lowbeds, $10,000 to $70,000. Belly and tandems and tractor units. Contact David end dumps. 306-222-2413, Saskatoon, SK. 306-887-2094, 306-864-7055, Kinistino, www.trailerguy.ca SK. DL #327784. www.davidstrucks.com RETIRED: 25’ LODE TRAIL tri-axle trailer, 1989 PETE TANDEM, 3406 Cat, 13 spd. pintle hitch, newer rubber, brakes redone, Super 40 rears, 18’ BH&T, pup rigged, $7900. Call 306-222-7101, Meacham, SK. $15,000 OBO; 1980 IH tandem, rebuilt 1987 B TRAIN, 14’ lead side dump, 24’ end 466, 5&4 trans., 20’ box & hoist, $10,000 dump. New safety, new paint, $24,000. OBO. Call 306-883-7305, Spiritwood, SK. Can-Am Truck Export Ltd, 1-800-938-3323 30+ TANDEMS: Standards & Automatics, Delisle, SK. DL #910420. $46,000 and up. Yellowhead Sales, BEHNKE DROP DECK semi style and 306-783-2899, Yorkton, SK. pintle hitch sprayer trailers. Air ride, tandem and tridems. Contact SK: 1995 IH TANDEM grain truck with ultracel steel box, also selling 1976 Dodge 600 306-398-8000; AB: 403-350-0336. grain truck with steel box and roll tarp. 2003 REAL INDUSTRIES 24’ gooseneck Ron and Donna Labbie Farm Equipment flat deck trailer. Ron and Donna Labbie Auction, Saturday, April 8, 2017, Radville, Farm Equip. Auction, Saturday, April 8, SK. area. Visit mackauctioncompany.com 2017, Radville, SK. area. For sale bill and for sale bill/photos or join our Facebook photos visit mackauctioncompany.com for page. 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815 sale bill and photos or join our Facebook Mack Auction Co. PL #311962. page. 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815 2004 MACK VISION tandem 13 spd grain Mack Auction Co. PL 311962. truck w/CIM Ultracell Box; also Ford F-600 TOPGUN TRAILER SALES “For those who grain truck w/steel box and grain tarp. demand the best.” PRECISION AND Don Biette Land and Farm Equipment AucAGASSIZ TRAILERS (flatdecks, end tion Monday April 17, 2017. Bienfait, SK. dumps, enclosed cargo). 1-855-255-0199, area. visit www.mackauctioncompany.com Moose Jaw, SK. www.topguntrailersales.ca or sale bill and photos or join our FB page. Phone 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815 TRI-AXLE LOW BED, 50 ton, Beavertail, Mack Auction Co. PL 311962. flip neck, 2 pins, 9’ wide, flip outs, new safety, $24,000. 306-940-6835, Sask. 1997 Freightliner FL-70 diesel grain truck with steel box and roll tarp, 1985 GMC grain truck with 23,975 kms, 1979 Ford F600 grain truck. William Krell Estate Farm Equip. Auction, Monday, April 10, 2017, Stoughton, SK. area. for sale bill and photos visit www.mackauctioncompany.com or join our Facebook page. Phone 2016 RAM 3500, SLT diesel, dually, load- 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815 Mack Auced, $55,995, Greenlight Truck & Auto, tion Co. PL311962 306-934-1455, Saskatoon, SK. www.GreenlightAuto.ca DL #311430 REMOTE CONTROL ENDGATE AND hoist systems can save you time, energy 2015 RAM 2500, Longhorn diesel, fully and keep you safe this seeding season. loaded, must see! $59,995, Greenlight Give Kramble Industries a call at Truck & Auto, 306-934-1455, Saskatoon, 306-933-2655, Saskatoon, SK. or visit us SK. www.GreenlightAuto.ca DL #311430 online at: www.kramble.net

2010 WILSON TRI-AXLE grain trailer, 3 hopper, 1 rear hopper, new brakes, tarp 2015 RAM 1500 Rebel, Hemi. Must see! and wheel seals, safetied, exc., $40,000 $45,995, Greenlight Truck & Auto, Saskatoon, SK., 306-934-1455. DL#311430. OBO. Call 306-648-7123, Gravelbourg, SK www.GreenlightAuto.ca 2006 TIMPTE SUPER hopper, tandem 40’ grain trailer with air ride. Lang Stock 2015 RAM 1500 Outdoorsman eco-diesel; Farms Ltd. Farm Equipment Auction, 3 to choose from. $43,995, 306-934-1455, Wednesday, April 12, 2017, Tyvan, SK. Saskatoon, SK. Greenlight Truck & Auto, area. Visit www.mackauctioncompany.com DL #311430, www.GreenlightAuto.ca for sale bill and photos or join our Face- 2015 RAM 1500, loaded. Must see! book page. 306-421-2928, 306-487-7815 $46,995, Saskatoon, SK. DL #311430, Mack Auction Co. PL #311962. Greenlight Truck & Auto, 306-934-1455 www.GreenlightAuto.ca NEW NEW 2018 tri-axle 45’, air ride, 78” sides, Canadian made, $53,000 low price. 2015 FORD F250 Lariat dsl, sunroof, naviBuy now! Call 306-563-8765, Canora, SK. gation system, Greenlight Truck & Auto, 306-934-1455, www.GreenlightAuto.ca REMOTE CONTROL TRAILER CHUTE Saskatoon, SK. DL #311430 openers can save you time, energy and keep you safe this seeding season. FM re- 2015 FORD F-250 LARIAT diesel, sunroof, mote controls provide maximum range nav., $58,995, Greenlight Truck & Auto, and instant response while high torque 306-934-1455 Saskatoon, SK. DL #311430 drives operate the toughest of chutes. www.GreenlightAuto.ca Easy installation. Kramble Industries, call 306-933-2655, Saskatoon, SK. or visit 2015 CHEV SILVERADO 1500 High Country, 6.2L, $45,995, Greenlight Truck & Auus online at: www.kramble.net to, 306-934-1455, DL#311430, Saskatoon, SK. www.GreenlightAuto.ca

2007 MACK, 10 speed Eaton auto., new 20’ CIM B&H, fresh Sask. safeties. Call 306-270-6399, Saskatoon, SK. www.78truxsales.com DL #316542. 2007 WESTERN STAR 4900SA tri-drive, C15 Cat, 550 HP, 18 spd., full lockers, new 24’ CIM B&H. 306-270-6399, Saskatoon, SK. www.78truxsales.com DL #316542. 1976 HEAVY 6500 GMC with 400 bu. box and roll tarp, new hoist, asking $12,000 OBO. 306-778-3749, Swift Current, SK.

TANDEM AXLE GRAVEL trucks in inventory. New and used, large inventory across Western Canada at www.Maximinc.Com or call Maxim Truck & Trailer 1-888-986-2946

CALL GRASSLAND TRAILERS for your best deal on quality livestock trailers by Titan, Duralite and Circle D. 306-640-8034 cell, 306-266-2016, gm93@sasktel.net Wood Mountain, SK.

2012 IHC TRANSTAR, low pro, Max 300 HP diesel Allison auto. trans., single axle, loaded cab, 13’ Armstrong landscape dump, $39,900; 2006 STERLING L9500, tandem, diesel eng. 10 spd. trans., 15’ box, low low kms, $39,900. K&L Equipment and Auto. Call Ladimer, 306-795-7779, 2005 DODGE DAKOTA, fully loaded, priced Ituna DL #910885. to sell! For more information call ATTENTION GRAVEL HAULERS: 6 tan306-221-2208, Rosetown, SK. dems in stock, 1998-2007; 2013 Cancade 2001 DODGE QUAD CAB 2500, 4x4 diesel, tri-axle end dump; Tri-axle 18’ dump. Yelneeds auto transmission, $5000 OBO, lowhead Sales, 306-783-2899, Yorkton, SK 306-268-4322, Viceroy, SK. 1997 CHEV 1500, 3 door, 4x4, runs good, some rust, 465,000 kms., asking $3495 OBO. Gary 306-823-4493, Neilburg, 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

2012 FORD F150 4x4 with XTR package, crewcab, EcoBoost engine, shortbox, 87,000 km, excellent condition, $22,000 OBO. 204-534-6712, Boissevain, MB.

2013 DURALITE LIVESTOCK trailer, 15' ALBP, like new, used 3 times, 1 center divider $12,500. 306-338-7403, Wadena SK

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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 auto., 20’ B&H, $56,900. Call K&L Equipment, 306-795-7779, Ituna, SK. DL #910885. ladimer@sasktel.net

WRECKING SEMI-TRUCKS, lots of parts. Call Yellowhead Traders. 306-896-2882, 2016 SUBARU IMPREZA consumer reports as best small call starting at $23,360! Call Churchbridge, SK. for best price!! 1-877-373-2662 or TRUCK BONEYARD INC. Specializing in www.subaruofsaskatoon.ca DL #914077. obsolete parts, all makes. Trucks bought SPECIAL PURCHASE OF new and nearfor wrecking. 306-771-2295, Balgonie, SK. new 2014-2015 Crosstrek XVs. Save up to $5000. Come in quickly!! 1-877-373-2662. ONE OF SASK’s largest inventory of used www.subaruofsaskatoon.ca DL #914077. heavy truck parts. 3 ton tandem diesel motors and transmissions and differentials for all makes! Can-Am Truck Export Ltd., 1-800-938-3323.

April Sales!! MACK AUCTION CO. presents a Farm Equipment Auction for Lang Stock Farms Ltd., Wayne and Rosetta Lang, 306-245-3752, 306-531-8097, Wednesday April 12, 2017 at 11 AM. Directions from Tyvan, SK., 3/4 mile North, 3 miles East & 2-1/2 North. Watch for signs. Live internet bidding at www.bidspotter.com. NH 9482 4WD tractor with 4775 hrs, Case/IH 7120 FWA tractor with 3 PTH and new tires, 2007 NH CR 9070 SP combine with 1575 rotor hrs, 2009 NH 74C 30’ flex header with PU reel, 2007 NH 94C 36’ straight cut draper header w/auto header height, MF Hesston 9430 swather and Hesston 5200 draper header w/1188 hrs, MF 18’ Hesston 9125 haybine header, Westward Turbo 9300 SP 30’ swather with MacDon 972 header, Brent 876 grain cart with scale and cameras, JD CTS SP combine w/2705 hrs, JD 615 PU header, JD 930F 30’ flex header with wind reel system, 2- Elmers Mfg. straight cut header trailers, Koenders poly drum swath roller, 40’ Seed Hawk 40-12 air drill with 357 Magnum tank and double shoot, 60’ Bourgault 7200 heavy harrows w/hyd. angle tilt, Miller 18’ tandem offset disc, 2000 Volvo daycab hwy. truck with 18 spd, 1995 Dodge Ram Cummins 4WD 2500 truck, 1979 Ford F-600 grain truck w/roll tarp, 2006 Timpte Super Hopper tandem 40’ grain trailer with air ride, 1994 Lode-King tandem hi-boy water trailer w/tanks and Chem Handler III, 80’ shop built PT field sprayer, Bucyrus Erie 8 yd. PT scraper, Westfield 10-60 swing auger, Westfield TF 80-41 auger w/mover and 25 HP Kohler, Convey-All 10-45 conveyor with mover, Westfield electric swing auger mover kit, Labtronics grain moisture tester, Trimble EZ-Guide 500 monitor, Trimble EZ-Steer 500 AutoSteer, Trimble EZ-Boom 2010 sectional control, Aurora, Glyphos and clear out 42 chemical, E-Kay bin sweep, 12 V fuel pump and slip tank, 811R-24.5 truck tires with alum. rims, plus much more. Visit www.mackauctioncompany.com for sale bill and photos. Join us on Facebook and Twitter. 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815 Mack Auction Co. PL311962

SCHOOL BUSES: 20 to 66 passenger, 2000 TRAILTECH sprayer trailer w/tanks, 1991 to 2007, $2300 and up. 16 buses in chem handlers and product pumps, stock! Call Phoenix Auto, Lucky Lake, SK. $20,000. Ron 306-648-5394, Ferland, SK. 1-877-585-2300. DL #320074.

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

2014 CHEV SILVERADO 1500, loaded, 5.3L, 4x4. Just in! $31,995, 306-934-1455, Greenlight Truck & Auto, Saskatoon, SK. www.GreenlightAuto.ca DL #311430 2015 FORD F-350 PLATINUM diesel, 4x4, $56,995, Greenlight Truck & Auto, 2013 PROSTAR IH day cab truck with in306-934-1455 Saskatoon, SK. DL #311430 dash GPS, 500 HP Maxx force 18 spd., www.GreenlightAuto.ca 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. TANDEM AXLE GRAIN trucks in inventory. New and used, large inventory across SLEEPERS AND DAY CABS. New and Western Canada at www.Maximinc.Com or used. Huge inventory across Western Canada at www.Maximinc.Com or call call Maxim Truck & Trailer 1-888-986-2946 Maxim Truck & Trailer, 1-888-986-2946. 2013 KENWORTH W900B small bunk, 550 Cummins, 18 spd., 46 rears, all bells and whistles, only 368,000 kms., $110,000. 306-865-7274, Hudson Bay, SK.

2015 DAKOTA ALUM. seed tender with SS conveyer system, self-contained w/remote controls, or can be run off truck wet kit, 2002 KENWORTH T800 w/new grain exc. cond., fresh MB safety. 45’Lx102”W, box, rebuilt engine and turbo with warranloaded trailer, air ride, alum. outside rims, ty. $68,000. 204-325-5677, Winkler, MB. 11R24.5, $107,000. Located at Kamsack, SK. Call 204-526-0748 or 204-526-0321. ALL ALUMINUM TRAILERS: tridems and Super B Timpte grain trailers. Call Maxim Truck & Trailer, 1-888-986-2946 or see www.Maximinc.Com ALL INVENTORY MUST GO! Skidsteer trailers starting at $5400; Landscape and car haulers starting at $4000; Galvanized utility trailers $2300. Sokal Industries Ltd., West St. Paul, MB. Phone 204-334-6596, Email: sokalind@mymts.net TRADING: 32x32’ hay trailers for a tri-axle end dump gravel trailer. Ph/tx Hay Vern 204-729-7297, Brandon, MB. PRECISION TRAILERS: Gooseneck and bumper hitch. You’ve seen the rest, now own the best. Hoffart Services, Odessa, SK. 306-957-2033 www.precisiontrailers.ca

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2006 KENWORTH W900L daycab 650,000 kms., 565 Cummins, 18 spd., 46 rears, double lock-ups, pre-emissions, $50,000. 306-865-7274, Hudson Bay, SK. 2001 IH 9900 Condo bunk, Detroit 60 Series, 13 spd., 12-40 rears, 1,700,000 kms., $16,000 OBO, 306-268-4322, Viceroy, SK. WANTED: MACK COMPLETE or parts: 1985-1990 R-688; 1990-1999 RD-688 and 427-454 engine. Selling: Camelback susp., 4:42 diffs, 15 spd. Eaton, 350 HP engine. 306-960-3000, St. Louis, SK. SANDBLASTING AND PAINTING of heavy trucks, trailers and equipment. Please call for details. Can-Am Truck Export Ltd., 1-800-938-3323, Delisle, SK.

2003 KENWORTH W900L, Cat C15, 475-550 HP, 18 spd. heavy 40 rears, 4:11 ratio, high level VIT int. w/leather seats, 1998 KENWORTH T800, new grain box, $59,000 OBO. 306-786-6600, Yorkton, SK. Detroit engine, 60 Series, 10 spd. trans., 2000 VOLVO DAYCAB highway truck with $48,000. 204-325-5677, Winkler, MB. 18 speed. Lang Stock Farms Ltd. Farm CAB AND CHASSIS: 2000 Sterling tan- Equipment Auction, Wednesday, April 12, dem, 435 HP Cat, 10 spd. trans, will take 2017, Tyvan, SK. area. For sale bill and 20’ box, extremely low kms, $19,900. Call photos visit mackauctioncompany.com or K&L Equipment, 306-795-7779, Ituna, join our Facebook page. 306-421-2928, 306-487-7815 Mack Auction Co. PL311962 SK. DL #910885. ladimer@sasktel.net

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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

BEE BUSINESS. Turnkey operation. Second generation bee farmer looking to retire. Vehicles, bee equipment, honey plant, buildings, etc. Perfect opportunity for young family. Near beautiful northern town of Carrot River, SK. 306-332-7422, 2008 PETERBILT 387, owner retired, truck 306-768-2628. kimbonish@hotmail.com going strong. Extremely well maintained 1 owner. Must be seen to be appreciated, Do you want to target Manitoba farmers? 500 Cummins set at 485, 13 spd., very Place your ad in the Manitoba Co-operator. good rubber, never run in summer, Manitoba’s best-read farm publication. 1,200,000 kms., $48,000. 306-778-3666, Swift Current, SK. b.whitney@sasktel.net

MANUFACTURING BUSINESS: Welding and light fabricating. One-of-a-kind product. Mainly Ag. Peak sales Sept - March. 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

MADGE ROTOCLEAR RP102, rebuilt 8V92 Detroit engine, torque driven HD tiller buries roots and saplings, good shape, ready for many hours of hard work, $65,000 OBO. 306-768-7622, Carrot River, SK. DEBTS, BILLS AND charge accounts too btmfarms@sasktel.net high? Need to resolve prior to spring? Call us to develop a professional mediation 1994 JLG 60HA 4x4 basket boom lift, plan, resolution plan or restructuring plan. 4742 hrs, (104 hrs on rebuilt eng.), $12,000. 204-326-3109, Steinbach, MB. Call toll free 1-888-577-2020.

DECKS, DRY VANS, reefers and storage trailers at: www.Maximinc.Com or call Maxim Truck & Trailer, 1-888-986-2946. RAILWAY TIES: $16 each or $350 for a FARM/CORPORATE PROJECTS. Call A.L. bundle of 25. Phone 1-800-667-4515. Management Group for all your borrowing www.combineworld.com and lease requirements. 306-790-2020, Regina, SK. 2009 FORD EXPLORER LTD., V8, AWD, ROUGH LUMBER: 2x6, 2x8, 2x10, 1” loaded, 4 leather buckets, new winter boards, windbreak slabs, 4x4, 6x6, 8x8, all tires, very good condition, 219,000 kms. in stock. Custom sizes and log siding on order. Call V&R Sawing 306-232-5488, Photos. 306-843-2934, Wilkie, SK. Rosthern, SK. 2016 SUBARU FORESTER name top pick for 2016. Starting from $29,360. Great seCUSTOM PLANTING: Corn, sunflowers lection to choose from!! 1-877-373-2662, and soybeans. In Sask. and Manitoba. Call www.subaruofsaskatoon.ca DL #914077. CONTINUOUS METAL ROOFING, no ex- 306-527-2228. posed screws to leak or metal overlaps. SPECIAL PURCHASE OF new and nearnew 2014-2015 Crosstrek XVs. Save up to Ideal for lower slope roofs, rinks, church- CUSTOM SEEDING - Full service. Now $5000. Come in quickly!! 1-877-373-2662. es, pig barns, commercial, arch rib build- booking. References available. Call Lynden ing and residential roofing; also available at 306-255-7777, Colonsay, SK. www.subaruofsaskatoon.ca DL #914077. in Snap Lock. 306-435-8008, Wapella, SK.

SLEEPERS AND DAY CABS. New and used. Huge inventory across Western BARKMAN CONCRETE FLOOR SLATS Canada at www.Maximinc.Com or call from hog feeder barn: 3 yrs of use, excellent condition! Gang slats, 84x42, 234 avail Maxim Truck & Trailer, 1-888-986-2946. $70/pc; Filter crete, 54x24, 61 available, SPECIAL PURCHASE OF new and near $25/pc; Slotted penning blocks, 36x21, new 2014-2015 Crosstrek XVs. Save up to 150 available, $3/pc. Call 204-326-1668, $5000. Come in quickly!! 1-877-373-2662. Steinbach, MB. r_spenner@hotmail.com www.subaruofsaskatoon.ca DL #914077. Do you want to target Manitoba farmers? We know that farming is enough of a gamble Place your ad in the Manitoba Co-operator. so if you want to sell it fast place your ad in Manitoba’s best-read farm publication. the Manitoba Co-operator classifieds. It’s a Sure Thing. Call our toll-free number today. We have friendly staff ready to help. 1-800782-0794 CONCRETE FLATWORK: Specializing in place & finish of concrete floors. Can accommodate any floor design. References available. Alexander, MB. 204-752-2069. DECKS, DRY VANS, reefers and storage trailers at: www.Maximinc.Com or call COVER-ALL 40x60’ TRUSS arch shelter, Maxim Truck & Trailer, 1-888-986-2946. dismantled. Offers. Phone 306-563-6022, Canora, SK Stretch your advertising dollars! Place an ad in the classifieds. Our friendly staff is waiting REPAIRS TO ALL MAKES of grain bins, for your call. 1-800-782-0794. farm & commercial buildings. Peterson Construction, 306-789-2444, ask for Len.

STRONG SINGLE HIVES or nucs for sale. Call Andy, Steinbach, MB., 204-381-7993, 204-346-9701. andyloewen@hotmail.ca STRONG 5 FRAME NUCS for sale. Available mid-May; Local queens as well. John 306-221-4569, Saskatoon, SK.

LOOSE LEAFCUTTER BEES, good clean bees with no Chalkbrood, with high life count. Call 204-768-3677, Ashern, MB. LEAFCUTTER BEES loose cell, high live count, low parasite count, can deliver. Phone 306-865-7859 or 306-865-6603, Hudson Bay, SK.

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1998 CAT 980G loader, new L4 tires, $60,000; Boeing 100 portable asphalt spreader w/silo and oil storage, $250,000. 204-376-5194, 204-641-2408, Arborg, MB. 1996 KOMATSU PC200LC-6 hydraulic excavator, $35,400; 2004 Caterpillar D7G w/hyd. angle dozer, 95% UC, $50,000. More items available! Robert Harris, 204-642-9959, 204-470-5493, Gimli, MB. Pics and info. robertharrisequipment.com 1974 CAT D7F, 14’ angle dozer, 26” pads, 3306 eng., 60% UC, vg cond., $40,000 OBO. 204-467-2109, Stonewall, MB. CAT HYDRAULIC PULL SCRAPERS: 463, 435, 80 and 70, all vg condition, new conversion. Also new and used scraper tires. Can deliver. 204-793-0098, Stony Mountain, MB.

LONG LAKE TRUCKING, two units, custom hay hauling. 306-567-7100, Imperial, SK. 2010 CAT 950H WHEEL LOADER, 27,417 hrs., w/Cat quick coupler bucket, ANDRES TRUCKING. Equipment, bins, 3-3/4 cu. yards, 23.5x25 tires, F.O.B. livestock, air drill towing. Canada/USA. $75,000. 204-795-9192, Plum Coulee, MB Call or text 306-495-8800, South East, SK. BUCKETS, various shapes EQUIPMENT TOWING/ HAULING. Rea- EXCAVATOR sizes for different excavators. Call sonable rates. Contact G H Wells Services and 204-871-0925, MacGregor, MB. and Trucking, 306-741-9059, Morse, SK.

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HAMILTON AG BOOKKEEPING, specialize in farm and Ag bookkeeping services. Email: hamiltonagbooks@outlook.com or phone 2003 DEERE 544H wheel loader, with Q/A bucket, rebuilt trans, 12,013 hrs. Machine 306-690-7112, Moose Jaw, SK. is in vg cond., all around pins are tight! $65,000. Can deliver. 204-743-2324 any time. Cypress River, MB.

FARRIER SERVICE - Kipling, SK. Call or text Chance Heaton 306-736-9077, LODGE & STORE: 8 log cabins, 50 camp- Graduate - Oklahoma Horseshoeing School sites, boat and motor rentals. Water and septic system, filleting house, shop, air FORESTRY MULCHING: Clearing farmland, fence lines, shelter belts, road allowstrip and sandy beach. Call 306-398-2559. ances, brush cutting with GT25, 230HP. 3 LOTS ON South service road, Weyburn, Reasonable rates. JDAR Contracting, SK; Tempo/Tire shop #48 Hwy. Wind- 306-232-7525, 306-280-5749, Hague, SK. thorst, SK, independent auto repair busi- NEUFELD ENT. CORRAL CLEANING, ness for sale in Regina; Hotel and restau- payloader, Bobcat with rubber tracks and rant on Hwy.#48; 160 acres near Regina vertical beater spreaders. Phone w/yard and business opportunity; SW SK. 306-220-5013, 306-467-5013, Hague, SK. restaurant, lounge incl, 15 room motel. Brian Tiefenbach, 306-536-3269, Colliers LAND CLEARING. Rock picking and digInt. www.collierscanada.com Regina, SK. ging, stone piles, brushing, fencing, demolition. 306-291-9658, Vanscoy, SK. BARBER SHOP FOR SALE: North Battleford SK. Excellent clientele, only shop in town! MULCHING- TREES, BRUSH, Stumps. Easy parking. 2 chair, includes 1 sideline, Call today 306-933-2950. Visit us at: everything goes. Expandable. Owner retir- www.maverickconstruction.ca ing. E-mail: possibilities789@gmail.com

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REGULATION DUGOUTS: 120x60x14’, $2000; 160x60x14’, $2950; 180x60x14’, $3450; 200x60x14’, $3950; Larger sizes available. Travel incl. in Sask. Gov’t grants available. 306-222-8054, Saskatoon, SK.

DAEWOO-DSL-801 SKIDSTEER, 52HP, 2960 hrs., 1700 lb. load, starts/runs great, heat and fan, very solid unit, $12,500. Randy, 204-729-5162, Brandon, MB. 1988 JOHN DEERE 544C loader, 7000 hrs., 4 yd. bucket, $24,000. Call 306-524-4960, Semans, SK. HEAVY EQUIPMENT for sale: Cat D8K, new U/C, 4 barrel ripper, bush canopy, angle dozer, spacer plate head; Cat 621G motor scraper, new hitch, new front tires, very good condition; Cat 613C, 5000g water wagon, field ready. Arborfield, SK. Email: brydenconstruct@xplornet.ca Visit www.brydenconstructionandtransport.ca 1997 SAMSUNG ST120-2 loader, 5.9 CumCall 780-213-1101 or 306-769-8777. mins, QA, 7500 hrs, comes with bucket & 2007 CASE CX290, 2000 hrs., QA, 12’ stick, forks, $35,000 Can-Am Truck Export Ltd, UC 99%, 36” and 60” digging buckets, 72” 1-800-938-3323, Delisle, SK. DL #910420. cleanup bucket; 2004 Volvo 720 grader, 16’ blade, 3000 hrs.; Choice of 621F or 2015 BOBCAT S650 skid steer loaded with 621E payloader, both have under 1000 only 25 hrs. William Krell Estate Farm hrs; Quick coupler buckets; choice of snow Equip. Auction, Monday, April 10, 2017, wings. 306-536-9210, Belle Plaine, SK. Stoughton, SK. area. For sale bill and photos visit www.mackauctioncompany.com SKIDSTEER ATTACHMENTS: Buckets, rock or join our Facebook page. 306-421-2928, buckets, grapples, weld-on plates, hyd. au- 306-487-7815 Mack Auction Co. PL311962 gers, brush cutters and more large stock. Top quality equipment, quality welding and sales. Call Darcy at 306-731-3009, BUCYRUS ERIE 8 yard PT scraper. Lang Stock Farms Ltd. Farm Equipment Auction, 306-731-8195, Craven, SK. Wednesday, April 12, 2017, Tyvan, SK. ATTACHMENTS PARTS COMPONENTS area. Visit www.mackauctioncompany.com for construction equipment. Attachments for sale bill and photos or join our Facefor dozers, excavators and wheel loaders. book page. 306-421-2928, 306-487-7815, Used, Re-built, Surplus, and New equip- Mack Auction Co. PL #311962. ment parts and major components. Call Western Heavy Equipment 306-981-3475, SKIDSTEER: 2008 CASE 465 Series III, Prince Albert, SK. cab, heat, new tires, 2700 hrs., $21,000. Call 306-940-6835, Prince Albert, SK. 2013 GENIE AWP405 40’, 40” electric personnel lift, (lifts 300 lbs.), ground and 740 CHAMPION GRADER, 1984, 8.3 platform control, $10,800. Cummins eng., snow wing, ready to work. 1-800-667-4515. www.combineworld.com $26,000. Call 306-563-8765, Canora, SK. 1978 CHAMPION 740 Grader, Detroit 6 cyl., showing 2568 hrs., 14’ Moldboard, 2007 ELRUS 24-42 jaw crusher, 1 owner, scarifier, cab, $16,900. 1-800-667-4515. $150,000; FORD F700 tow truck, fully equipped, $22,900. Pro Ag Sales, www.combineworld.com 306-441-2030, North Battleford, 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 GREAT PRICES ON new, used and remanuROAD GRADERS CONVERTED to pull factured engines, parts and accessories for behind large 4 WD tractors, 14’ and 16’ diesel pickups. Large inventory, engines blade widths avail. 306-682-3367, CWK can be shipped or installed. Give us a call Ent. Humboldt, SK. www.cwenterprises.ca or check: www.thickettenginerebuilding.ca Thickett Engine Rebuilding. 204-532-2187, HYDRAULIC SCRAPERS: LEVER 60, 70, Russell, MB. 80, and 435, 4 to 30 yd. available. Rebuilt for years of trouble-free service. Lever 3406B, N14, SERIES 60, running engines Holdings Inc. 306-682-3332 Muenster, SK. and parts. Call Yellowhead Traders, 306-896-2882, Churchbridge, SK. WANTED DIESEL CORES: ISX and N14 Cummins, C15 Cats, Detroits Ddec 3, 4, DD15. Can-Am Truck 1-800-938-3323. 290 CUMMINS, 350 Detroit, 671 Detroit, Series 60 cores. 306-539-4642, Regina, SK DIESEL ENGINES, OVERHAUL kits and parts for most makes. Cat, CIH, Cummins, Mack. M&M Equipment Ltd., Parts HYDRAULIC PULL SCRAPERS 10 to 25 Detroit, Service phone: 306-543-8377, fax: yds., exc. cond.; Loader and scraper tires, and 306-543-2111, Regina, SK. custom conversions available. Looking for Cat cable scrapers. Quick Drain Sales Ltd., 306-231-7318, 306-682-4520 Muenster SK WANTED: MOLDBOARD AND circle for 562 or 600 Champion grader or complete machine running or not. Phone Paul, 306-233-7921, Wakaw, SK.

FARM AND INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICAL motor sales, service and parts. Also sale of, and repairs to, all makes and sizes of pumps and phase converters, etc. Tisdale Rewinding 1984 Ltd., CAT 9805C LOG grapple fork and bucket, Motor new tires; Case 2870, Degelman dozer 306-873-2881, fax 306-873-4788, 1005A111th Ave., Tisdale, SK. tmr@sasktel.net 4x4, 306-236-8023, Goodsoil, SK. Website: www.tismtrrewind.com CAT 463 PULL SCRAPER, hyd. machine, 21 CASE 590 BACKHOE, 4x4, extend-a-hoe; yard capacity, very nice shape, $50,000. JD 772BH grader, with snow wing. Call OBO. 204-669-9626, Winnipeg, MB. 306-238-4411, Goodsoil, SK. 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.

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WOOD POST BUILDING packages or built CONTAINERS FOR SALE OR RENT: All on site. For early booking call sizes. Now in stock: 53’ steel and insulated 1-800-667-4990 or visit our website: stainless steel. 306-861-1102 Radville, SK. www.warmanhomecentre.com SHIPPING CONTAINERS FOR SALE. 20’INSULATED FARM SHOP packages or 53’, delivery/ rental/ storage available. For built on site, for early booking call inventory and prices call: 306-262-2899, 1-800-667-4990 or visit our website: Saskatoon, SK. www.thecontainerguy.ca www.warmanhomecentre.com

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WESTEEL ROSCO BINS, flat bottom; 2 HORNOI LEASING NEW and used 20’ and 6000 bu., 3- 4000 bu., 1- 3500 bu. for sale. 40’ sea cans for sale or rent. Call 306-757-2828, Regina, SK. Call 204-332-0478, Plum Coulee, MB.

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

IHC 6400 54’ chisel plow, 12” spacing, new NH3, boots and openers, new hoses, new walking beam shafts, $33,000. Nipawin, SK. 306-862-7138 or 306-862-5993. POLY FIBERGLASS LIQUID fertilizer tanks: 30,000 gallon and 10,000 gal. Ph Patrick 306-631-9577, Chamberlain, SK. 3200 GALLON PATTISON liquid cart, shedded, duals on rear, all tires mint, 1 year old John Blue twin piston ground drive pump, 1 year old Honda 3” pump, $22,000. 306-764-8207, Prince Albert, SK.

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BALE SPEARS, high quality imported from Italy, 27” and 49”, free shipping, exDUAL STAGE ROTARY SCREENERS and cellent pricing. Call now toll free Kwik Kleen 5-7 tube. Call 204-857-8403, 1-866-443-7444, Stonewall, MB. Portage la Prairie, MB. or visit online: www.zettlerfarmequipment.com BALE SPEAR ATTACHMENTS for all loaders and skidsteers, excellent pricing. FOREVER 54 DUSTLESS screen cleaner, Call now 1-866-443-7444. complete working order, includes machine, stands, screens, 15’ bucket elevator, 58 screens in total for cleaning wheat, barley, oats, flax, canary grass, peas. Come see it in action. 306-563-6244, Canora, SK.

2013 CLAAS 3300 RC Quadrant 3x4 square baler, approx. 7000 bales made, vg cond., $110,000. Can deliver. Call anytime 204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB. 2003 JD 567 ROUND baler, made 12,000 bales, netwrap and twine, autotie, $17,000; 2000 NH 1475 haybine, 16’, $10,000. 306-487-7525, Lampman, SK. NH 1033 STACKLINER bale wagon, in working condition, can deliver if need be. 306-882-3141, Rosetown, SK.

WESTERN GRAIN DRYER, mfg. of new grain dryers w/advanced control systems. Updates for roof, tiers, auto moisture controller. Economic designed dryers avail. RECON 300/400. Reduce drying time by 1-888-288-6857, westerngraindryer.com 35-65%. Crush stems & move swaths to dry ground. One pass with mounted tedder 6 TIER VERTEC grain dryer, batch and/or for fastest dry down. Make quality hay dry continuous. 204-325-2590, Morden, MB. faster! 1-888-907-9182 www.agshield.com

• Won’t damage seed • 18” conveyor will keep any air-seeder auger/conveyor running at full capacity • Available in Aluminum or Steel NEW FOR 2017 CONVEY HAWK II The Aluminum Trailer Conveyor • Lighter than the original Convey Hawk • Increased capacity • One remote - endless possibilities

SAKUNDIAK 8x52, 29 HP Kohler eng., all available options, used very little, $11,500. 306-567-8614, Davidson, SK. MERIDIAN AUGERS IN STOCK: swings, truck loading, Meridian SP movers. Call Hoffart Services Inc., Odessa, SK., 306-957-2033.

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BRENT 876 GRAIN CART with scale and cameras. Lang Stock Farms Ltd. Farm Equipment Auction, Wednesday, April 12, 2017, Tyvan, SK. area. For sale bill and photos visit mackauctioncompany.com or join our Facebook page. 306-421-2928, 306-487-7815 Mack Auction Co. PL311962

NEW MERIDIAN AUGERS: TL12-39 with 37 HP, EFI Vanguard engine, c/w mover, CARTER DISC GRAIN cleaner w/elec. moHD clutch, reversing gearbox and lights. tor on stand, 100+ discs. 306-283-4747, Retail $24,200, cash price $19,500. 306-220-0429, Langham, SK. 306-648-3622, Gravelbourg, SK. REBUILT VISTASORT COLOUR SORTER, NEVER CLIMB A BIN AGAIN! Full-bin Su- capacity 300-500 BPH, LED, full colour, all per Sensor, reliable hardwired with 2 year seed types. Price includes commissioning warranty; Magnetic Camera Package - One and training. Contact 1-800-667-6924 ask man positioning of auger (even at night); for Chris or Steven for details. Hopper Dropper - Unload your hopper bins without any mess; Wireless Magnetic LED CUSTOM COLOR SORTING chickpeas to Light - Position your swing auger at night mustard. Cert. organic and conventional. from the comfort of your truck. Safety and 306-741-3177, Swift Current, SK. convenience are the name of the game. Contact Brownlees Trucking Inc., 306-228-2971, 1-877-228-5598, Unity, SK. www.brownlees.ca

WESTFIELD 10”x51’ swing auger, PTO, FERTILIZER STORAGE TANKS. 11,000 US hyd. drive, good condition, $1800. Call gal., $6500 pick up at factory or $7000 306-445-0689, North Battleford, SK. free freight to farm. 1-800-383-2228 www.hold-onindustries.com 306-253-4343 AUGERS: NEW and USED: Wheatheart, Westfield, Westeel augers; Auger SP kits; FERTILIZER STORAGE TANKS - 5000 US Batco conveyors; Wheatheart post poundgal., $3000; 6000 US gal., $3600. Pick up ers. Good prices, leasing available. Call at factory. Ph 306-253-4343 while supplies 1-866-746-2666. last. www.hold-onindustries.com WANTED: STAINLESS STEEL liquid fertiliz- WESTFIELD MK 100-61 swing auger, Westfield MK100-71 swing auger, Sakuner storage tank. 306-960-3000, Borden, SK diak 8-1200 auger with Kohler Pro 25 HP engine, Sakundiak HD7-1400 auger with Kohler 20 HP motor, Westfield W70-26 auger w/elec. motor. Ron and Donna Labbie 2012 BRANDT 1390 swing auger, elec- Farm Equip. Auction, Saturday, April 8, tric winch, electric mover on hopper, 2017, Radville, SK. area. For sale bill and remote control kit, very little use, size: photos visit mackauctioncompany.com or 13x90 very good cond., $16,500 OBO. join our Facebook page. 306-421-2928 or 306-331-9682, 306-332-4520, Abernethy, 306-487-7815 Mack Auction Co. PL311962 SK. mapleridgefarms@sasktel.net

2- 3300 BU., 2- 2000 bu., 3- 1650 bu. bins, NEW BATCO 2075 w/electric drive kit. $1/bu. Will sell separate. Floors fairly Retail $36,500. Blow-out Special, $28,500. good. Gary 306-823-4493, Neilburg, SK. 306-648-3622, Gravelbourg, SK. CUSTOM BUILT HOPPER BOTTOMS for all bins, large and small. Magnum Fabricating, BATCO CONVEYORS, new and used, 306-662-2198, Maple Creek, SK. grain augers and SP kits. Delivery and BRANDT CONVEYOR 1545, new conveyor leasing available. 1-866-746-2666. belts, all in good working cond., $15,000. www.magnumfabricating.com 204-573-6354, 204-752-2252, Brandon MB 5- BEHLEN 3000 bu. hopper bottom grain bins, 50 ton fertilizer hopper bin. William BLUE BRANDT 50’x7” grain auger c/w new Krell Estate Farm Equipment Auction, 20 HP engine, Wheatheart mover, hyd., Monday April 10, 2017, Stoughton, SK. RANCO VOLUMETRIC Model 5, built winch, good cond., $5500. 306-745-8880, area. Visit www.mackauctioncompany.com 2005, 3 phase, 90 AMP, 15 HP max. 5 Langenburg, SK. for sale bill and photos or join our Face- compartments w/dual metering augers in book page. Phone 306-421-2928 or 3 compartments. Additive hopper w/auger MERIDIAN GRAIN AUGERS available and motor, U-trough extension with screw. with self-propelled mover kits and bin 306-487-7815 Mack Auction Co. PL311962 Various additional equipment. Hefty Seed, sweeps. Call Kevin’s Custom Ag in NipawBAINTER POWER UNIT and 7 jacks for Mohall, ND. 701-756-7333 or John at in, SK. Toll free 1-888-304-2837. building big grain bins, asking $12,500. 701-833-4900. john.cook@heftyseed.com APRIL CLEARANCE: Loaded HD8-39/ Call 306-789-2444, ask for Len. HD8-46/ TL 10-39 plus SLMD12 - 72 and ONLY 6 LEFT! 3500 bu. Meridian/Behlen SLMD12 - 95 plus. Used Augers: Sakundiak bin/hopper combo, 10 leg hopper and 7x45 c/w new tube, flighting and power skid, roof and side ladder, safety fill, confist Honda; 2012 SLMD 12-72 w/winch structed, $9,995. FOB Regina, SK. Peterson and swing mover; Brandt 10x60 S/A: Construction, 306-789-2444. Wheatheart 8x51’ c/w mover. Also dealer for Convey-All Conveyors. Leasing avail! CUSTOM GRAIN BIN MOVING, all types Call Dale at Mainway Farm Equipment, up to 22’ diameter. 10% spring discount. 306-567-3285, 306-567-7299, Davidson, Accurate estimates. Sheldon’s Hauling, SK. www.mainwayfarmeguipment.ca 306-961-9699, Prince Albert, SK. LIFETIME LID OPENERS. We are a stocking dealer for Boundary Trail Lifetime Lid Openers, 18” to 39”. Rosler Construction 2005 PETERBILT STAHLY, Cummins, Allison auto, New Leader L3020 G4, monitor, 2000 Inc., 306-933-0033, Saskatoon, SK. New Leader controller, Starlink GPS 4145 BROCK (BUTLER) GRAIN BIN PARTS hrs, $78,000; 2004 Peterbilt, Cummins, and accessories available at Rosler Con- Allison auto, 1800 gal stainless, 80’ boom, Raven controller, Raven AutoSteer, Raven struction. 306-933-0033, Saskatoon, SK. section shutoff, 4270 hrs, $65,000. USD prices. 406-576-3402, 406-466-5356, Choteau, MT. www.fertilizerequipment.net

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FERTILIZER SPREADERS, 4-8 ton, 10 ton 2009 FARM KING 1385, $12,000; 1993 Willmar Tender. Phone 204-857-8403, Farm King 1070, $4000. Both with hyd. Portage La Prairie, MB. swing mech. drive; Sakundiak 8x45’ auger w/mover, $2500; Binsweep, $500. Call 2015 CASE/IH 4530 floater, approx. Ron 306-648-5394, Ferland, SK. 500 hrs., 3 bin, ViperPro, AutoSteer, VR capable, radial rubber, Micheals roll tarp 2013 CONVEY-ALL TCSNH1045 HDMK w/hopper ext., 70’ booms, fully loaded, al- conveyor w/new belt, $17,000; 2013 ways shedded, mint unit, $385,000 OBO. R1041 Wheatheart w/38HP mover and 306-542-3684, 306-542-7966, Kamsack SK clutch, $9995. Both in excellent condition. 306-648-3622, Gravelbourg, SK.

BOND SEA CONTAINERS. New, used and modified sea containers. All sizes avail. Buy, rent or lease. Call Bond today 306-373-2236, joe@bondind.com or visit www.bondind.com 2015 SALFORD fertilizer spreader, 10 ton, 80’ spread, all stainless steel, wide tires, $30,000. 306-524-4567 or 306-726-3203 Raymore, SK.

BIN MOVING, all sizes up to 19’ diameter, w/wo floors; Also move liquid fert. tanks. KEHO/ GRAIN GUARD/ OPI STORMAX. 306-629-3324, 306-741-9059, Morse, SK. For sales and service east central SK. and U-WELD HOPPER Cones, sizes from 12 MB., call Gerald Shymko, Calder, SK., to 24. www.middlelakesteel.com Phone 306-742-4445 or toll free 1-888-674-5346. 306-367-4306 or 306-367-2408. KEHO/ GRAIN GUARD Aeration Sales 12,000 BU. SUPERIOR COMBO with and Service. R.J. Electric, Avonlea, SK. Call triple skid. Set-up $28,940. Middle Lake 306-868-2199 or cell 306-868-7738. Steel. 306-367-4306 or 306-367-2408. GATCO POWERLESS GRAIN AERATION. Heated cereal grain and oilseeds can be prevented from ever happening again in bins, quonsets and grain piles! Cost friendly and very effective. ABSOLUTELY a great way to condition and insure your grain. Check out our website for information & testimonials: www.gatcomfg.com Phone GATCO for details 306-778-3338.

BRUNS 400 BU. hopper box c/w 12 ton Martin running gear and roll tarp, shedded, excellent condition, $5500. 306-745-8880, Langenburg, SK.

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USED WESTEEL WIDE-CORR grain bin, Model 2710, 10 tier, external stiffeners, 18,790 bu., 13 roof vents. Already disassembled, $12,000. Set up can be arranged. Call 306-645-4526, Rocanville, SK.

POLY GRAIN BINS, 40 to 150 bu. for grain cleaning, feed, fertilizer and left over treated seed. 306-258-4422, Vonda, SK. www.buffervalley.com

Farming is enough of a gamble, advertise in the Manitoba Co-operator classified section. It’s a sure thing. 1-800-782-0794.

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.

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20’ TO 53’ CONTAINERS. New, used and modified. Available Winnipeg, MB; Regina and Saskatoon, SK. www.g-airservices.ca 306-933-0436.

TIM’S CUSTOM BIN MOVING and Hauling Inc. Up to 22’ diameter. 204-362-7103 binmover50@gmail.com

BOOK NOW, TAKE DELIVERY, DON’T PAY UNTIL NOVEMBER, 2017. Top quality MERIDIAN bins. Price includes: skid, ladders to ground, manhole, set-up and delivery within set radius. Meridian Hopper Combo SPECIAL: 5000 bu., $14,400. We manufacture superior quality hoppers and steel floors for all makes and sizes. Know what you are investing in. Call and find out why our product quality and price well exceeds the competition. We also stock replacement lids for all makes & models of bins. Leasing available. Hoffart Services Inc, 306-957-2033, Odessa, SK.

NORDIC ELEVATOR 8000 bu./hr. leg 75’ w/new belt, cups, 20 HP motor, 575 V, includes ladder, cages, platform. On the ground, ready to load, $25,000. Call 306-335-2280, Lemberg, SK.

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

SPRINGWATER BUILDINGS: POLE, stud and steel buildings! Metal cladding, siding and more! We sell pole buildings up to 90' wide. Call 306-948-3776, Ruthilda, SK. Visit online: www.springwatermfg.com

3 - WESTEEL ROSCO GRAIN BINS, 3352 bu.; $1675/each; 2 - 3850 bu. $1925/ea. All 19’ diameter. All to be moved. 204-669-9626, Morris, MB. area.

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

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2015 XH SCHULTE XH-1500-S3 mower, JD 1600A mower conditioner, also JD 205 3 PTH gyro mower. William Krell Estate Farm Equipment Auction, Monday April 10, 2017, Stoughton, SK. area. For sale bill/ photos: www.mackauctioncompany.com or join our Facebook page. 306-421-2928, 306-487-7815 Mack Auction Co. PL311962

2012 JD D450, c/w 635D header w/PU reel, lifters, Roto-Shear, swath roller, ATU, 24.5R32 Firestones, new canvases 550 hrs., exc cond, $92,500 OBO. Shaunavon, SK. 306-297-7400, brentwilkins@sasktel.net 2005 CIH WDX 1202 SP swather 30’, 123 HP, cab susp., hyd. fore/aft and tilt, RotoShears on ea. end, Mandako mtd. swather roller, 1900 hrs., vg cond., $52,500. Jim Wilson, 204-362-2449, Darlingford, MB. Email: jimwilson@goinet.ca 2015 JD W150 435D PU reel fore/aft double knife drive, hyd., tilt, free form roller, intergraded GPS, 147 eng. hrs., 306-537-9636, Riceton, SK. WESTWARD TURBO 9300 SP 30’ swather with MacDon 972 header. Lang Stock Farms Ltd. Farm Equipment Auction, Wednesday, April 12, 2017, Tyvan, SK. area. Visit www.mackauctioncompany.com for sale bill and photos or join our Facebook page. 306-421-2928, 306-487-7815 Mack Auction Co. PL #311962.

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COMBINES, SWATHERS, 2006 9660 WTS, 914 PU, duals, 2300/ TRACTORS, 1550 hrs., $132,500. A.E. Chicoine Farm ploughs, cultivators, tires and rims, hyd. cylinders, balers, older trucks, crawlers. Equipment 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK. 204-871-2708, 204-685-2124, Austin, MB. TOTALLY REBUILT: 1974 JD 7700 SP, 2415 hrs., mint condition! $12,000. St. GOODS USED TRACTOR parts (always buying tractors). David or Curtis, Roblin, Brieux, SK. 306-275-4738, 306-921-5089. MB., 204-564-2528, 1-877-564-8734. JD CTS SP combine with 2705 hours. Lang Stock Farms Ltd. Farm Equipment Auction, G.S. TRACTOR SALVAGE, JD tractors Wednesday, April 12, 2017, Tyvan, SK. only. Call 306-497-3535, Blaine Lake, SK. area. Visit www.mackauctioncompany.com for sale bill and photos or join our Face- PARTING OUT TANDEMS: 1980 IH, 850 book page. 306-421-2928, 306-487-7815, Cummins, 13 spd., 40 rears, wet kit; 1987 Kenworth, 3406 Cat, 4 1/4 HP, 15 spd., Mack Auction Co. PL #311962. Super 40 rears, wet kit; 1980 Brigadier, 2004 JD 9660 SP combine with JD 914P 6V 52 Detroit, 15 spd., wet kit. PU header with 1088 sep. hrs, JD 7720 SP 306-883-7305, Spiritwood, SK. combine with 3000 hrs and a JD 95 SP combine. William Krell Estate Farm Equip. SMITH’S TRACTOR WRECKING. Huge Auction, Monday, April 10, 2017, Stough- inventory new and used tractor parts. ton, SK. area. For sale bill and photos visit 1-888-676-4847. www.mackauctioncompany.com or join our Facebook page. 306-421-2928 or COMB-TRAC SALVAGE. We sell new and used parts for most makes of tractors, 306-487-7815 Mack Auction Co. PL311962 combines, balers, mixmills and swathers. 306-997-2209, 1-877-318-2221, Borden, SK. We buy machinery.

MF HESSTON 9430 swather and Hesston 5200 draper header with 1188 hours, also MF 18’ Hesston 9125 haybine header. Lang Stock Farms Ltd. Farm Equipment Auction, Wednesday, April 12, 2017, Tyvan, SK. area. Visit www.mackauctioncompany.com for sale bill and photos or join our Facebook page. 306-421-2928, 306-487-7815, Mack Auction Co. PL #311962.

Penno’s Machining & Mfg. Ltd. Eden, MB 204-966-3221 Fax: 204-966-3248 Check out A & I online parts store www.pennosmachining.com JD 300 16’ HAY HEADER, fits 23, 2420, 3830, $3000; Ford Major dsl. w/loader and blade $5500, 306-236-8023, Goodsoil, SK. JD 535 ROUND BALER, JD 750 grinder mixer, Custom built 16’ bumper pull stock trailer, NH 278 sq. baler, NH 271 sq. baler. William Krell Estate Farm Equip. Auction, Monday, April 10, 2017, Stoughton, SK. area. Visit www.mackauctioncompany.com for sale bill and photos or join our Facebook page. 306-421-2928, 306-487-7815, Mack Auction Co. PL #311962.

2007 Case/IH 7010, dual wheels, w/2016 header, $170,000. Call A.E. Chicoine Farm Equipment, 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK. 2000 CASE/IH 2388 w/1015 header, $65,000; 2004 2388 w/2015 PU header, $115,000; 2006 2388 w/2015 PU header, $130,000. A.E. Chicoine Farm Equipment, 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK.

PEA AND CROSS AUGERS. Harvest bushy crops with a draper header. 50 to 100% increase in productivity. Pay for themselves in 400 acres or less. Call 1-888-907-9182. www.agshield.com AFTER SEASON SALE! All makes of combine platforms: Flex, Rigid, Corn heads. Reconditioned and field ready. Reimer Farm Equipment, #12 Hwy. N, Steinbach, MB. Call Gary Reimer, 204-326-7000. www.reimerfarmequipment.com PICKUP REEL PARTS WAREHOUSE: MacDon, UII, JD, Hart Carter, CNH, AGCO. Complete reels, batts and parts available! 1-800-667-4515, www.combineworld.com

2009 50' SEEDMASTER , 10", 5-plex, narrow transport, dbl shoot, seed brakes, Devloo scrapers, new fert knives & primary hoses, JD 7300 VACUUM PLANTER, 12 row 30”, $75,000. 306-628-8181, Sceptre, SK. row cleaners, 250 monitor, lift assists, shedded, $18,500. 204-373-2339, 2010 EZEE-ON 7560 air drill, dual shoot dry, Dutch vert. side band openers, 4.5" steel 204-324-7410, Ridgeville, MB. packers w/scrapers, grease banks, 23,000 2007 JD 1770NT 16 row 30” corn and acres, 4400 air cart, hyd. fan, 3 comp., varisoybean planter, c/w 2 PTH, liquid fert. able rate, $55,000 OBO. 306-460-9488, kit, 600 gal. liquid fert. tank, 240 gal. liq- Kindersley, SK. beckeraaron1@hotmail.com uid fert. tank, MaxEmerge XP, not used last 2 yrs, monitor and controller included, CONCORD 3310 w/5350 Bourgault air cart, 10” space, single shoot 1” Atom Jet $50,000. 204-871-0925, MacGregor, MB. openers, cart has 3 tanks, VR metering and POTATO EQUIPMENT, full line, disease cameras in each tank. 204-461-0706, free farm, including Roterra, Clodehopper, Stonewall, MB. piler, dirt eliminator, harvestor, planter, 2010 NH P2060 DRILL and P1050 tank, truck boxes. 306-873-5527, Tisdale, SK. 57’, 10” spacing, 550 lbs. shanks, 4” rubber packers, 3” Atom Jet paired row openers w/carbide tips and wings, DS dry 430 bu. tank, 3 comp., 8 run DS, dual fans, variable WANTED: DEGELMAN 570 ROCKPICKER. rate, 900x60/32 Trells, c/w mounted loadEmail: jonmitch@westnet.com.au Regina, ing/unloading Convey-All paddle conveyor, $125,000. Jim Wilson, 204-362-2449, SK. area. Darlingford, MB. jimwilson@goinet.ca 2011 SCHULTE 8000 rockpicker, high dump, like new, $20,000. Call Ron 21’ EDWARDS ZERO-TILL hoe drill, 2115 Bourgault tank, eng. drive and liquid fert. 306-648-5394, Ferland, SK. caddy, as is $6500. 204-476-6907, MB.

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.

FLEXI-COIL 67XLT 114’, twin tanks, hyd. pumps, booms, windscreen, end nozzles, autorate controller, excellent condition. Call 306-893-7068, Paynton, SK.

2008 BOURGAULT 5710, 54’, 9.8” spacing, new MRB’s, carbide tips, 3.5” packers, new NH3 w/2004 5350 air tank, cab rate adj., 3 tanks, 1 fan, $82,000. Call 306-862-7138 or 306-862-5993, Nipawin, SK.

WANT TO PURCHASE: Morris Maxim Max III or Contour style air drill, 55-60’, 2005 JOHN DEERE 4720, 3195 hrs., fresh 10” spacing, w/8370 or 8425 TBH (or newinspection, AutoSteer, AutoHeight, sectional er style cart), DS dry. Would consider cart shut-off, 2 sets tires, hyd. tread adjust, only. Contact Allan Larose 306-224-4777 or 306-736-7381, Corning, SK. $130,000. 306-228-8115, Unity, SK. 2006 JD 1820, 61’, 12” space, single shoot, steel packers, new hoses, excellent cond., $19,500; 2006 JD 1910 air tank, single shoot, Conveyor 12”, $29,500 or $48,000 for both. Call 306-861-4592, Fillmore, SK. 2009 BOURGAULT 3310 PHD 75’ 12” single shoot, MRB, 4.5” pneu. packers, block sensor, $125,000. 306-861-4592, Fillmore, 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.

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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

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2000 JOHN DEERE 9650, walker, fine cut chopper, long auger, shedded, $39,000. Call 306-524-4960, Semans, SK.

2013 BOURGAULT 3320/6550, 66’, MRB’s, Drill: $159,000; Cart: $110,000. Possible trades? Call 306-563-8482, Yorkton, SK.

2008 BOURGAULT 3310, 65’, single shoot, 2014 WOLVERINE EXTREME, like new, used $85,000 OBO. 306-563-8482, Yorkton, SK. for about 6 hours, $52,000. 204-871-4178, 35’ JD 610, w/1610 Flexi-Coil air tank, DS Oakville, MB. with liquid kit, Technotill openers, $14,500 OBO. 306-835-2087 or 306-746-7070, 2016 WOLVERINE ROTARY DITCHER, Raymore, SK. used for 1 season, in good shape, $53,000. 1997 FLEXI-COIL 5000, 9” space, 3” rubCall 306-921-4473, Ridgedale, SK. ber packers- exc., 1” Dutch knives, Bourgault MRB’s liquid or dry, Pattison liquid 2009 NH 74C 30’ flex header with PU reel, kit, 1997 FC 1330 tank, coarse, fine and 2007 NH 94C 36’ straight cut draper headextra fine rollers, exc. cond. Hook up and er with auto header height. Lang Stock seed, $28,500. 306-744-7955 Saltcoats SK Farms Ltd. Farm Equipment Auction, BOURGAULT 5710 47’, 10” spacing, DS dry Wednesday, April 12, 2017, Tyvan, SK. & NH3, series II MRB’s, new openers area. Visit www.mackauctioncompany.com 2008 CASE SRX 160, 120' booms, 4 (spring 2016), c/w 5350 tank, CRA, 491 for sale bill and photos or join our Facesections, 3 way nozzle bodies, wind skirts, monitor, 2 fans, lots of spare parts, book page. 306-421-2928, 306-487-7815 rinse tank, induction tank, foam marker, SP $52,000. 306-746-7240, Semens, SK. Mack Auction Co. PL #311962. 655 monitor, 480/80R38 tires at 85%, 1997 CONCORD 4812, DS dry w/NH3, $20,000. 403-866-7277, Richmound, SK. JD 615 PU header, also JD 930F 30’ flex Dutch openers, 2000 JD 1900 cart, 270 bu, header w/wind reel system. Lang Stock dfan@telus.net $25,000 OBO. 306-452-3233, Antler, SK. Farms Ltd. Farm Equipment Auction, Wednesday, April 12, 2017, Tyvan, SK. 1997 BRANDT QF1000 100’, 800 gal. poly 2006 EZEE-ON 7550 40’, 10” spacing, area. Visit www.mackauctioncompany.com tank, $3000. 306-567-8614, Davidson, SK. single shoot, 5” rubber capped packers, 4” for sale bill and photos or join our Facecarbide tip openers with 3115 tank (2005), 2011 NH S1070, 120’, susp. boom, 1600 book page. 306-421-2928, 306-487-7815, $35,000 OBO. 306-452-7004, Parkman, SK US gal. poly tank, AutoBoom, Autorate, Mack Auction Co. PL #311962. triple nozzle bodies, rinse tank with Trim- 2010 BOURGAULT 3310 65’, Paralink, 12” ble 750 w/field IQ sect control, good tires, spacing, mid row shank banding, DS, rear hitch, tandem axles, low acres, $140,000. $36,500. 306-648-2768, Gravelbourg, SK. 2002 49’ Morris Maxim air drill, 12” space, WANTED: 30’ PU reel for CI or MF 2006 FLEXI-COIL S67XL, 100’, rinse w/7240 Morris grain cart, $45,000. A.E. 200-220; Also want SS liquid fertilizer tank, foam marker, 1200 gal, windscreens, Chicoine Farm Equipment, 306-449-2255, storage tank. 306-960-3000, Borden, SK. Storthoaks, SK. good cond. 306-493-7409, Delisle, SK.

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 320-848-2496 or 320-894-6560.

2014 S680, 400 sep. hrs., power folding top, premium straw management system, loaded, always shedded, $400,000. Rob 204-461-0344, 204-461-0328, Warren, MB

800 FLEXI-COIL 33’, DS, w/1720 tank, (last 800 made), 12” spacing, 550 lbs. shanks, Poirier seed boots, low acres, tank shedded until this year. 306-745-7505 or 306-877-2014, Dubuc, SK.

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.

2007 NH CR9070 SP combine with 1575 rotor hours. Lang Stock Farms Ltd. Farm Equipment Auction, Wednesday, April 12, 2017, Tyvan, SK. area. For sale bill and photos visit mackauctioncompany.com or join our Facebook page. 306-421-2928, 306-487-7815 Mack Auction Co. PL311962 2011 NH CR9060 SP combine with MAV/Redekop chopper with 1035 rotor hours. 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. Mack Auction Co. 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815. PL311962

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.

TRIPLE B WRECKING, wrecking tractors, combines, cults., drills, swathers, mixmills. etc. We buy equipment. 306-246-4260, 306-441-0655, Richard, SK.

UII PU REEL with steel teeth, 19’2”, very good condition, $2000. 306-445-0689, 2010 NH 94C 42’, DKD, AHHC, pea auger, transport, UII PU reel w/new fingers, hyd. North Battleford, SK. fore&aft, for JD STS, $17,800. LOOKING FOR: VICON 716 hay header to 1-800-667-4515, www.combineworld.com fit Massey Ferguson 200 swather. Call 306-246-4881, Speers, SK. CIH 2020 35’, new sickles and guards in 2016, exc. cond; 8 concaves for 88 series; Massey 30’ PT swather, good cond. 2014 SCHULTE SNOWBLOWER, exc. cond., 306-398-2626, 306-398-7818 Cut Knife SK barely used! PTO driven, $7600 OBO. 306-331-9682, 306-332-4520, Abernethy, RECONDITIONED rigid and flex, most SK. mapleridgefarms@sasktel.net Rebuilt Concaves makes and sizes; also header transports. Ed Lorenz, 306-344-4811, Paradise Hill, SK Rebuild combine table augers www.straightcutheaders.com Rebuild hydraulic cylinders

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1997 ROGATOR 854, 90’ boom, 800 gal., SS tank, rinse tank, Trimble EZ-Steer, GPS, Raven monitor, 5 nozzle bodies, Thompson industrial filter, 2 sets of tires, $42,500. 306-843-7057, 306-658-4674, Wilkie, SK.

1986 TRAILMOBILE 45’ Highboy tandem flat deck trailer with 2- 2200 gal. poly water tanks and Chem Handler II. Ron and Donna Labbie Farm Equipment Auction, Saturday, April 8, 2017, Radville, SK. area. 1981 MASSEY 860, c/w PU table, needs LOEFFELHOLZ TRACTOR AND COMBINE Visit www.mackauctioncompany.com for injection pump & TLC, $1800 OBO. Flax- Salvage, Cudworth, SK., 306-256-7107. sale bill and photos or join our Facebook We sell new, used and remanufactured page. 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815 combe, SK. 306-460-9027, 306-463-3480. Mack Auction Co. PL #311962. parts for most farm tractors and combines. FLOATER TIRES: Four 24.5x32 fits Rogator AGRA PARTS PLUS, parting older trac- 1254, $5000; Four 20.8x42 fits Case/IH, tors, tillage, seeding, haying, along w/oth- $6000. 306-922-8155, Prince Albert, SK. er Ag equipment. 3 miles NW of Battleford, SK. off #16 Hwy. Ph: 306-445-6769.

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 2012 30’ WESTWARD M155 SP swather w/MacDon D60-S header with only 185 cutting hrs, also a JD 2360 SP 25’ swather w/1508 hrs. William Krell Estate Farm Equip. Auction, Monday, April 10, 2017. Stoughton, SK. area. For sale bill and photos visit www.mackauctioncompany.com or join our Facebook page. 306-421-2928, 306-487-7815 Mack Auction Co. PL311962

2009 MILLAR CONDOR 40, 100’ boom, 1000 gal. tank, 100 gal. rinse tank, AutoBoom, AutoSteer, AutoHeight, 2 sets rear tires, crop dividers, 1600 hrs., new diff. and planetary, good cond. 306-769-8887, 306-276-7788, Arborfield, SK.

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2009 CIH 4420 ,2628 hrs., 4 HIDs, ViperPro GPS fully updated 2016 $20,000+ w/o by RME Yorkton, 1200 gal. stainless tank.+foam tank, 120’ boom, 5 nozzle body, AIM command, flush valves, AccuBoom, AutoBoom, autofold, dribble nozzles, gauge wheels, front fill, active susp., remote section scroll. 650 and 320 tires, has had lots of TLC, shedded, $195,000. Can deliver. 204-526-0748, Kamsack, SK.

2008 SEEDMASTER SXL 2100 50’ 12” 300 bu. seed, 2100 gallon fert. all on board. Smart hitch, 4 cameras, one owner unit $125,000 OBO. 306-591-1133 Pense, SK. 2013 SEEDMASTER, 70’ slim fold, all HD caster w/oversized tires, 28LR26 rears c/w 2012 Bourgault 6550 tank w/duals, $265,000. Ron 306-478-2746, Ferland, SK.

2008 BOURGAULT 3310 55’, 10” spacing, single shoot, NH3 kit, MRB, like new; 2010 6450 deluxe tank, bag lift, deluxe auger, 3 2013 NH GUARDIAN SP.240F XP, 100’ tank metering, like new. $155,000, boom, 1200 litre SS tank, IntelliView IV 306-961-1823, St. Louis, SK. monitor, luxury cab, 6.7L Cummins, 275 HP, only 420 hours, asking $330,000. 2013 MORRIS CONTOUR II, 61’, 8370 306-524-2109, Semans, SK. TBH tank, 450 bu., 3 tank, paired row carbide tips, main frame big tires, blockage NEW HOLLAND 275F, 1600 gal. tank, monitor, seeded approx. 20,000 acres, 120’, loaded, 2 sets tires, 1710 hrs., asking 5000 acres on new carbide tips, asking $195,000. 306-641-7759, Theodore, SK. $175,000. 306-883-7305, Spiritwood, SK.

PACKER TIRES for Bourgault, Seedmaster and Seed Hawk drills at extremely low prices. New and like new cond. Air filled 4.8x8, $29 each. 1-800-667-4515 or visit: www.combineworld.com 57’ FLEXI-COIL 5000, 9” sp, JD 1900 340 bu air cart, DS, VR, hyd. calb., $22,000 updates done at JD, new center Atom Jets, recapped packers, new bearings and tires. $30,000. 306-229-0747 St Denis, SK.

37’ LAURIER HANG UP packer bar. For more information phone 204-745-2784, Carman, MB. FLEXI-COIL 95 HARROW PACKER, 40 ft., P-20 packer, good condition. Phone 204-248-2507, Notre Dame, MB. FORD TANDEM DISC 13’ wide, new front notched blades, plain back blades, 20” dia. blades front and back, nice shape, $4000 OBO. 204-669-9626, Winnipeg, MB.

2014 JD 1870 CONSERVA PAK 40’, 430 bu. 1910 TBH cart w/duals, 12” spacing, 2005 BOURGAULT 6000 mid harrows, 70’, DS dry, 10” loading auger, like new. low acres, excellent condition, $23,000 OBO. 306-745-8880, Langenburg, SK. 306-259-2057, 306-917-7388, Watrous SK 2003 BOURGAULT 54’ 5710 air drill, 2011 RITE-WAY 7150 heavy harrows 50’, w/MRBs, Dickey John NH3 kit and set up with 2255 Valmar applicator, $34,500. for dual shoot, $30,000 OBO. 306-554-2511, Wynyard, SK. 306-658-4240, 306-843-7549, Wilkie, SK. 56’ WILL CAR harrows, hydraulic, recent 45’ FLEXI-COIL 5000 air drill, 7.2” spacing, new tines, $1600. Phone 306-567-8614, with 3” steel packers. Call Junop Brothers, Davidson, SK. 306-493-7605, Delisle, SK. 55’ RITE-WAY 8000 Jumbo heavy harJD 1830, 2008, 50’, JD 1910 TBH air cart, rows, hyd. tine adjustment, field ready, 430 bu., 10” sp, Pattison liquid fert., moni- good cond. 306-682-2338, Burr, SK. tor and harness. 306-493-7409, Delisle SK 46’ FLEXI-COIL 75 packer bar, P20 pack2015 MORRIS 9450 seed tank, 10” auger, ers. Call Junop Brothers, 306-493-7605, 800 singles, 4400 acres, $75,000. Call Delisle, SK. 306-460-7767, Eatonia, SK. 70’ DEGELMAN STRAWMASTER 7000 heavy harrow, also 60’ Flexi-Coil System 95 harrow packers. William Krell Estate Farm Equip. Auction, Monday, April 10, 2017, Stoughton, SK. For sale bill and photos visit www.mackauctioncompany.com or join our Facebook page. 306-421-2928, 306-487-7815 Mack Auction Co. PL311962

2000 MORRIS MAXIM II 50’ air drill, 7300 VRT air cart w/elec. over hyd. in cab controls, 3rd tank, 10” spacing, 3.5” steel packers, Agtron primary blockage, DS, can switch to SS, Atom Jet side band openers, scrapers, opt. 3 camera CabCam system, $30,000. 306-377-2002, Herschel, SK.

12’ 310 discer with tines, $750; 20’ tote tank w/extended augers, $1500; Anhydrous kit for 48’ chisel, low acres, $3000; Used fan for 3380 Case cart, offers; Parting out 110 Powermatic diamond harrows or sell whole, best offer. 204-436-2364.

2011 JD 1770 16 row no-till planter, c/w Central Commodity tanks, in-row liquid 2002 BOURGAULT 5710 47’ air drill, DS, fert., trash cleaners, 2020 precision plantexcellent cond., $25,000. 306-398-2626, ing system, always shedded, $75,000 OBO. 306-398-7818, Cut Knife, SK. 204-461-0344, 204-461-0328, Warren MB 2001 MORRIS MAXIM II, 40’, 10” spacing, 2011 GREAT PLAINS, 3-point 10’ no-till single shoot, carbide tips, w/7240 TBH. drill, main grain seed box, native grass and 306-296-4640 evenings, Frontier, SK. small seed boxes, 20- 88 lb. weights, shed1993 FLEXI-COIL 5000 45’ DS, Dutch ded, 330 acres on acre meter, $29,700. openers, 3.5” steel packers, blockage 204-732-2483, Ste. Rose, MB. monitor, good cond., w/2320 air tank, JD 7200 PLANTERS IN STOCK, 8 to 16 $15,000; 2010 Case/IH 3430 3 comp air row, any planter makes available. Call cart tank, DS, dual fan, dual tires, monitor, Reimer Farm Equipment, Gary Reimer, $45,000. Call 306-625-7546, Ponteix, SK. 204-326-7000, Hwy. #12, Steinbach, MB. MORRIS MAXIM 49’ air drill, slim wedge 9450 JD hoe drill, 30’, 3-10’ sections, set knock-on clips, 2 sets of openers, front up for liquid fertilizer, good shape, $5500. dual castors, 240 bu. TBH tank, $42,500 306-371-7382, Asquith, SK. OBO. 306-662-7005, Robsart, SK. JOHN DEERE 1910 air cart, 430 bu., 40’ BOURGAULT 5710 series II, triple 2005 8 run w/conveyor, good condition, shoot w/Bourgault 5350 TBH air tank. Don DS, $19,000 OBO. 306-948-7689, Biggar, SK. Biette Land & Farm Equipment Auction, Monday April 17, 2017. Bienfait, SK. area. CASE/IH 7200 42’ hoe press drill, 3x14’ Visit: www.mackauctioncompany.com for c/w built in transport; 24’ Melroe 204 disc sale bill and photos or join our FB page. press drill. 306-283-4745, Langham, SK. Phone 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815 DEGELMAN 45’ LANDROLLER, $34,900; Mack Auction Co. PL 311962. Flexi-Coil 6000 30’ disc drill, $16,900 and 2012 JD 1870 41’ air drill and JD 1910 air 5000 57’, $17,900; Wishek 38’ disc, cart, paired row with blockage monitors. $104,900. Pro Ag Sales, 306-441-2030, Ron and Donna Labbie Farm Equipment anytime, North Battleford, SK. 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 HORSCH JOKER PT400, includes large 306-487-7815 Mack Auction Co. PL311962 floatation tires, rolling basket and cutaway 40’ SEED HAWK 40-12 air drill with 357 disc, excellent condition, $77,000. Magnum tank and double shoot. Lang 204-573-6354 Brandon MB Stock Farms Ltd. Farm Equipment Auction, Wednesday, April 12, 2017, Tyvan, SK. 2009 ST820 FLEXI-COIL 56’ chisel plow, area. Visit www.mackauctioncompany.com 650 lb. trips, 3-bar heavy harrows, BG for sale bill and photos or join our Face- Speed-Loc clips, rear hitch, good cond., book page. Phone 306-421-2928 or $50,000. 204-539-2840, Swan River, MB. 306-487-7815 Mack Auction Co. PL311962 2008 ST830 47’ chisel plow, 5 plex, 650 lb. WANTED: FLEXI-COIL 5000, 51’, 9.5” trips, 8” knock-on shovels, anhydrous Raspacing and Flexi-Coil 3450 air tank, mech. ven rate control, factory hitch, hyd. winch, 9/16” heavy harrows, $75,000 OBO. Call rate, TBT. 306-222-6665, Canora, SK. 204-733-2446, Ochre River, MB. BREAKING DISCS: KEWANEE, 14’ and 12’; Rome 16’ and 9’; Wishek 14’ and 30’. MORRIS 7180 AIR SEEDER (shedded), 2- DMI 7 shank rippers. 1-866-938-8537. w/34’ Morris 9000 cult, floating hitch, har1992 37’ CASE/IH 5600 HD cultivator, rows, $29,500. 204-268-2853, Selkirk, MB. with Degelman mounted 4-row harrows, 2008 BOURGAULT 6550ST air cart, 4-tank $25,000. A.E. Chicoine Farm Equipment, meter, CRA, bag lift, deluxe auger, duals, 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK. shedded, $68,000. 204-734-8562, Swan River, MB. 2014 33’ SUNFLOWER 1435 tandem disc, has new plain blades $55,000. Call A.E. 2010 BOURGAULT 6450, deluxe auger, 2 Chicoine Farm Equipment, 306-449-2255, fans. 1 owner, $65,000 OBO. Yorkton, SK. Storthoaks, SK. 306-563-8482. IHC 6400 54’ chisel plow, 12” spacing, new 2011 BOURGAULT 6700 air cart X20, 4tm, NH3, boots and openers, new hoses, new bag lift, $129,000 OBO. Possible trades. walking beam shafts, $33,000. Nipawin, Weyburn, SK. 306-563-8482. SK. 306-862-7138 or 306-862-5993. 1996 BOURGAULT 40’ 8800/3195, harrows JD 1600 CULTIVATOR 41’ with Degleman and packers, $16,000. Call 306-563-8482, harrows, good condition, $5000 OBO. Call Rama, SK. 306-725-7646. Bulyea, SK. 2011 SEED HAWK 50’, 12” sp., tool bar with 600 cart dual wheels auger and bag MORRIS 743 CHISEL PLOW, 12” spacing, lift. $229,000; 1997 39’ Morris Magnum air good 16” sweeps, w/Degelman hyd. driven drill, 10” spacing, Atom openers w/Morris rod, $10,000. 306-463-8416, Eston, SK. 180 cart, $23,000. A.E. Chicoine Farm MANDAKO 28’ TWISTER vertical till with 2 Equipment, 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK. bar harrows and rolling baskets, very good 2009 JD 1830 51’, rubber packers, DS cond., $58,000. 306-246-4881, Speers, SK. boots, 1910 430 bu. TBH tank, conveyor, 41’ JD 1600 CULTIVATOR with Degelman power to feed rollers, used on heavy land, harrows, Morris 35’ cultivator, 2-14’ IH exc. cond. Ph 306-334-2216, Balcarres, SK. 6200 disc drills, 48’ CP643 Morris deep tillBOURGAULT 40’ FH36-42, 8” space, QA on- age cultivator, 33’ IH deep tillage cultivarow packers, QA 40’ harrows, Bourgault tor, 33’ CP743 Morris deep tillage cultiva3225 tank, excellent condition, $17,000. tor, 21’ Ezee-On offset disc. Don Biette Land and Farm Equipment Auction, MonCall 306-567-8614, Davidson, SK. day April 17th, 2017. Bienfait, SK. area. 40’ BOURGAULT 8800 air seeder with 2155 Visit: www.mackauctioncompany.com for tank, $14,000 OBO. Call 306-395-2668 or sale bill and photos or join our FB page. 306-681-7610. Chaplin, SK. Phone 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815, Mack Auction Co. PL 311962. ACCEPTING OFFERS ON: 2007 37’ EzeeOn air seeder, under 4000 acres, 10” space, single shoot, c/w Morris 7180 tank, 306-640-7052, Crane Valley, SK. JD 2410 AND 2400 cultivators, 60’, new in 37.5’ MORRIS CONCEPT 2000, 7180 air 2009 and 2010, c/w JD height adj., knockcart, 1600 gal. TBT liquid caddy, John Blue on shovels, 3 bar HD harrows, used very little, like new. Charles Cattle Co., pump. 306-682-2338 leave msg., Burr, SK. 306-457-2935, Stoughton, SK. 32’ BOURGAULT 8800 with 2155 tank, packers, carbide tips, low acres, $16,000 RETIRED: 2011 Salford 30’ RTS, good condition, $57,000. Call 306-222-7101, OBO. Call 306-874-2893, Naicam, SK. Meacham, SK. FLEXI-COIL 3450 TBT air seeder tank, var. rate, special 4 tank model holds 400 bu. MORRIS MAGNUM II 47’ cultivator with Junop Brothers 306-493-7605, Delisle, SK. 2055 Valmar. Ron and Donna Labbie Farm Equip. Auction, Saturday April 8, 2017, 1998 MORRIS CONCEPT 2000, 43’, 10” sp, Radville, SK. area. For sale bill and photos new Bourgault narrow point openers, 7240 visit www.mackauctioncompany.com or TBH, $24,000. 306-463-8416, Eston, SK. join our Facebook page. 306-421-2928 or DOES YOUR TRACTOR need more oil to 306-487-7815 Mack Auction Co. PL311962 keep up to seeder technology? 9170, 9270, 9380, etc. most older Versatiles and many others including 4000 Massey series. Ph us w/your needs. Hydratec Hydraulics, 306-721-2630, 1-800-667-7712 Regina SK

2010 NH ST830 56’, 12” spacing, 550 lbs. 1999 ROGATOR 854 high clearance, 90’, RETIRED: 2007 BOURGAULT Series II 47’ trips, air package, Technotill seed system, WANTED: 4W305; 4W220; 220 and D21. w/factory AutoSteer, 2700 hrs, 2 sets air drill w/6350 tank, dual fans, $80,000. excellent, $67,500 OBO. 306-441-4003, 8070, 8050 or 8030 MFWD. tires, $79,000. 306-648-5394, Ferland, SK. Call 306-222-7101, Meacham, SK. 701-240-5737, Minot, ND. North Battleford, SK.

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UTILITY TRACTORS: John Deere 6200, VERSATILE 375, 400, 435, 550 used; 450, WANTED: NEW OR GOOD used Bourgault WATER IN THE WRONG PLACE: Used 4400 hrs; JD 6310 w/640 loader, 4500 500 and 550DT new. Call KMK Sales Ltd. single shoot 3/4” knock-on knives. pumping motors, PTO carts, 6” - 10” alum. 306-682-0738, Humboldt, SK. 306-753-7810, Primate, SK. hrs. Call 204-522-6333, Melita, MB. pipe. 50 years experience. Call Dennis 403-308-1400, Taber, AB. JOHN DEERE 2140 w/JD 148 loader, RETIRED: 2010 VERSATILE 375, 1900 LOOKING FOR: VICON 716 hay header to 3PTH, 2 hyds., 5700 hrs., all new tires, hrs., std. trans., AutoSteer, good cond. fit Massey Ferguson 200 swather. Call new seat, new exhaust, paint very sharp, $150,000. 306-222-7101, Meacham, SK. 306-246-4881, Speers, SK. beautiful tractor, $15,900. Call Randy 2014 VERS. 2375, 310 hrs., warranty until 204-729-5162, Brandon, MB. Nov., 2017, private sale. 306-441-6160 or ALLIS CHALMERS D19, diesel, new engine, and good tires, asking $11,500. 1989 JD 8760, 4 WD, 8900 hrs., 12 spd. 306-398-4025, Baldwinton, SK. diff. lock, 4 hyds., 20.8x38 Goodyear facto204-243-2453, High Bluff, MB. FENCE REMOVAL. Wire rolled, posts ry duals- 80%, always shedded, immacu- 855 VERSATILE 4WD tractor. Don Biette piled. Call 306-783-5639, 306-641-4255, late cond, always serviced w/JD oil and fil- Land and Farm Equipment Auction, Mon- Ebenezer, SK. day April 17th, 2017. Bienfait, SK. area. ters, $52,500. 306-744-7607, Saltcoats, SK Visit: www.mackauctioncompany.com for 1998 JD 9400, powershift, shedded, tow sale bill and photos or join our FB page. SOLIDLOCK AND TREE ISLAND game wire cable, 710x70R38 rubber, 7000 hrs., Phone 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815, and all accessories for installation. Heights from 26” to 120”. Ideal for elk, deer, bison, $74,000. 306-524-4960, Semans, SK. Mack Auction Co. PL 311962. sheep, swine, cattle, etc. Tom Jensen ph/fax: 306-426-2305, Smeaton, SK. JD 4755 2 WD, vg shape, differential lock. 306-576-2171 or 360-560-7679. Wishart, SK. 2003 JD 9420, 5261 hrs., 24 spd., Greenstar ready, 7/10-70R42, $130,000. Earl Grey, SK. 306-939-4800 or 306-726-7807. TWO WHITE 2-155 tractors: #1 has 18.8-38 duals, runs well; #2 has 20.8-38 singles, starts and runs but has an engine knock. Cheap power at only $12,500 for both. Jim 204-856-3396, Gladstone, MB.

JD 4630, 8 spd. powershift, new paint, 20.8x38 duals- 70%, small shaft PTO, Pioneer couplers, 5512 hrs., LED Lites, $27,500. 306-424-7761, Montmartre, SK.

2007 JD 9420, 4713 hrs., 1 owner, all available options, 800 Firestone deep tread tires, weights, 15 spd. Powershift, 2001 MX135, MFWD; 2001 MX120, 4800 climate control, Active Seat, extra lighting, hours; 2001 MX170 available with new SN# RW9420P051184, excellent condition, $175,000. Charles Cattle Co., loader. Call 204-522-6333, Melita, MB. 306-457-2935, Stoughton, SK. 1990 JD 4455, exc. shape, completely restored, less than 2000 orig. hours! Charles Cattle Co., 306-457-2935, Stoughton, SK. 1991 JD 8760, 4 WD, full powershift, 7000 hrs., duals, tires good, 4 hydraulics, $45,000. 306-395-2733, Chaplin, SK. 2002 JD 9520 with PTO, powershift, 800 metrics, Greenlighted, 6700 hrs., $139,000. 306-948-7223, Biggar, SK. 2010 CASE/IH MAGNUM 275, 2696 hrs., 3 WANTED: JD 2520 tractor, powershift, PTH, big 1000 PTO, $126,500. For info. 1969-1972. Also 3020, 4000, 4020, 4620, call Brandon at 306-577-5678, Manor, SK. diesel, powershift, 1969-1972; Cancar Ag 2013 140A FARMALL Case/IH w/loader, tree farmer 4WD, 1960’s. 306-960-3000. 1800 hrs., $82,000. A.E. Chicoine Farm 1982 JD 4640, approx. 9000 hrs, good Equipment, 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK. rubber, always shedded, $22,000 OBO. 2009 CASE/IH MX435, Outback guidance, 306-231-8212, Humboldt, SK. 710/70 tires, rear weights, std. trans., 4 JD 3140 with 148 loader and grapple. hyds., 3100 hrs., shedded, $183,000. Ni- 306-283-4747, Langham, SK. pawin, SK. 306-862-7138 or 306-862-5993 1979 CASE 2290 tractor, 18.4x38 duals, good tires, excellent cond. asking $18,000. 306-567-8614, Davidson, SK.

1992 JD 4055, MFWD, 15 spd. PS, 8900 hrs, 3PTH, exc cond, new tires, battery, alternator & A/C pump, $45,000 OBO. Dinsmore, SK. 306-846-7770, 306-846-4501.

2011 CIH 500 HD, full load without PTO, 1572 hrs., twin pumps, 800 Michelins, JD 4630, loader, cab; Case 2870, 4x4, Degelman dozer; Cockshutt 550 gas; 1981 $295,000. Ron 306-648-5394, Ferland, SK. GMC 17’ B&H. 306-238-4411, Goodsoil, SK LIZARD CREEK REPAIR and Tractor. We buy 90 and 94 Series Case, 2 WD, FWA JD 9320 4WD with 3800 hrs and Greenstar tractors for parts and rebuilding. Also have ready, JD 8640 4WD tractor with PTO, JD rebuilt tractors and parts for sale. 4640 2WD tractor, JD 4240 2WD with JD 148 FEL and grapple, JD 5020 2WD tractor 306-784-7841, Herbert, SK. and front mount Schulte snowblower, JD LEON 2530 BLADE 12’, 6-way hydraulic 5020 2WD tractor w/dozer blade, JD 5020 blade, very little use, off Farmall 140A. 2WD tractor w/2086 hrs, JD 4020 2WD Can be made to fit other tractors, $8980 tractor w/JD 148 FEL, JD 2130 2WD tractor with 3 PTH. William Krell Estate Farm 1-800-667-4515. www.combineworld.com Equip. Auction, Monday, April 10, 2017, NEW UNDERCARRIAGE REPLACEMENT Stoughton, SK. area. For sale bill and phoparts for CIH Quadtracs. Bogeys $798 and tos visit www.mackauctioncompany.com seal $189. More shipments arriving. or join our Facebook page. 306-421-2928, 1-800-667-4515. www.combineworld.com 306-487-7815 Mack Auction Co. PL311962 CASE/IH 9270 4WD tractor Don Biette 1998 JD 9300 4WD tractor with 6545 hrs Land and Farm Equipment Auction, Mon- and Greenstar ready, also a JD 8760 4WD day April 17th, 2017. Bienfait, SK. area. tractor w/4415 hrs. Ron and Donna Labbie Visit: www.mackauctioncompany.com for Farm Equipment Auction, Saturday April 8, sale bill and photos or join our FB page. 2017, Radville, SK. area. For sale bill and Phone 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815, photos visit mackauctioncompany.com or Mack Auction Co. PL 311962. join our Facebook page. 306-421-2928 or CASE/IH 7120 FWA tractor with 3 PTH 306-487-7815 Mack Auction Co. PL311962 and new tires. Lang Stock Farms Ltd. Farm JOHN DEERE 8440 4WD tractor. Don Equipment Auction, Wednesday, April 12, Biette Land and Farm Equipment Auction 2017, Tyvan, SK. area. For sale bill and Monday April 17, 2017. Bienfait, SK. area. photos visit mackauctioncompany.com or Visit: www.mackauctioncompany.com for join our Facebook page. 306-421-2928 or sale bill & photos visit or join our FB page. 306-487-7815 Mack Auction Co. PL311962 Phone 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815, 1983 CASE 2290 w/Leon 707 FEL, 4700 Mack Auction Co. PL 311962. hrs., rebuilt PS and diff., 4 remotes, dual 1996 JOHN DEERE 8570, 4450 hrs., 24 PTO, good tires, duals, $18,500. Prince Al- spd., PTO, very good condition, asking bert, SK. 306-922-8155, 306-960-3230. $67,000. 306-421-0679, Estevan, SK.

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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.

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PURE PLAINS BREEDING BULLS from Alberta Bison Ranch are selected out of a large closed group that have been eating natural feeds and selected for ADG. 780-284-0347, Mayerthorpe, AB. Email: albertabisonranch@gmail.com Visit online: albertabison.ca

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BLOCKED AND SEASONED FIREWOOD: $180 per 160 ft.≥ cord; bags $80 (includes refundable deposit for bag). Bundles of 4’-5’ or 6.5’ also available. Vermette Wood Preservers 1-800-667-0094, Spruce Home. 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 2011 HITACHI 270 CL-3 excavator Isuzu, Sawing, 306-232-5488, Rosthern, SK. 4 cyl. 147 HP dsl. eng., 5’ WBM bucket w/hyd. thumb, 32’’ tracks, 8692.5 hrs., BLOCKED SEASONED JACK Pine firewood AC, heater, 2 spd., exc. working cond., and wood chips for sale. Lehner Wood Pre$125,000. Can deliver. (Warranty). servers Ltd., 306-763-4232, Prince Albert, 204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB. SK. Will deliver. Self-unloading trailer. DEGELMAN DOZER BLADE, 14’, 6-way blade, mounted on Case STX 325, $19,000. Call 306-421-0679, Estevan, SK.

EQUIPMENT, TREES AND LAND: IHC TD crawler; IHC 914 combine; Co-op 550 swather; Massey 860 combine; Parting out Allis 8030 tractor. For Rent: Pasture/hayland; Standing poplar. 204-268-1888, Beausejour, MB. 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; Gehl 500 cu. ft., 4 auger feed cart, $10,000; Ashland 4.5, 6, and 8 yd. scrapers, Phoenix rotary harrow 35’, 42’, and 53’; Knight 3 auger feed cart, $5,000; 8RN JD 7000 planter, $6000. 1-866-938-8537.

CLEAR SPRINGS TROUT FARM Rainbow Trout, 4”, 6” and 8” for spring stocking. 204-937-4403, 204-937-8087, Roblin, MB. KEET’S FISH FARM: Rainbow Trout fingerlings for spring stocking. Collin 306-260-0288, Rachel 306-270-4639, Saskatoon, SK. www.keetsfishfarm.com

BEV’S FISH & SEAFOOD LTD., buy direct, fresh fish: Pickerel, Northern Pike, Whitefish and Lake Trout. Seafood also available. Phone toll free 1-877-434-7477, 306-763-8277, Prince Albert, SK. Call our toll-free number to take advantage of our Prepayment Bonus. Prepay for 3 weeks and we’ll run your ad 2 more weeks for free. That’s 5 weeks for the price of 3. Call 1-800-782-0794 today!

RETIRING: SELLING EQUIPMENT. 2 JD 9430s (1 w/PTO); JD 4920 sprayer, loaded; JD W150 30' swather; Bourgault 52' DT w/ NH3; Sakundiak 12x70 auger; Cat 70 scraper; Delmar 60' H-Harrow w/Valmar; Case 970, std., no cab; IH tandem dsl. auto., 20' B&H, and more. Well kept, low hr. equip- NEW AND USED generators, all sizes from ment. 204-734-0361, 204-238-4973, Bows- 5 kw to 3000 kw, gas, LPG or diesel. Phone man, MB. cgust@xplornet.com for availability and prices. Many used in stock. 204-643-5441, Fraserwood, MB. 1986 JD 4650, 15 spd., PS, 3 remotes, 20.8Rx42, 7500 hrs. vg; Schulte hyd. drive DIESEL GENSET SALES AND SERVICE, rockpicker, vg. 306-771-2765 Balgonie, SK 12 to 300 KWs, lots of units in stock. Used and new: Perkins, John Deere and Deutz. ODESSA ROCKPICKER SALES: New De- We also build custom Gensets. We cur2006 TV145, FEL w/grapple, 6069 hrs., gelman equipment, land rollers, Straw- rently have special pricing on new John good rubber, stored inside, vg cond., master, rockpickers, protill, dozer blades. Deere units. Call for pricing 204-792-7471. 306-957-4403, 306-536-5097, Odessa, SK. $58,000 OBO. 306-441-4930, Delmas, SK.

2010 CASE/IH STEIGER 335, power- 2012 MASSEY 6490, 2200 hrs.; 2007 shift, AutoSteer, 520/85x42 duals, rear MF 8480, 5100 hrs. Both MFWD. Call weights, shedded, like new with only 775 204-522-6333, Melita, MB. hours. 204-268-2853, Selkirk, MB. 1983 MF 2805, 20.4x38 duals (good), good V8 motor, needs hyd. pump on RH exterior $4000 OBO. 306-735-2936 Whitewood, SK 1984 JOHN DEERE 8440, 4 WD, with PTO, 1982 MASSEY 4800, 3 spd. powershift, 7800 hrs., in good condition, $15,000. PTO, 230 HP, 18.4x38 tires, $20,000 OBO. 306-831-6098, Milden, SK. 306-648-8144, Gravelbourg, SK.

NH 9482 4WD tractor with 4775 hours. Lang Stock Farms Ltd. Farm Equipment Auction on Wednesday, April 12, 2017, Tyvan, SK. area. For sale bill and photos visit www.mackauctioncompany.com or join our Facebook page. 306-421-2928, 306-487-7815 Mack Auction Co. PL311962 2013 JOHN DEERE 6125R with 340 FEL This tractor is loaded! Genuine 400 hrs., premium cab, 3DLX hyds, 540/540E/1000 PTO, MFWD w/adj REMs, cold start 11, 200 amp, alt., IVT, exc. cond., $149,000 OBO. 306-331-9682, 306-332-4520, Abernethy, SK. mapleridgefarms@sasktel.net JD 9200, 5283 hrs, 12 speed, 4 hyds., 520/ 85R42 at 70%, shedded, $75,000. Hague, SK. 306-280-1405 hilltophideaway.ca

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1985 CASE 4894, 6550 hrs., 30.5-32 radial tires; 1981 Case 2290, 6300 hrs., 18.4-38 duals; 1992 36’ 8800 air seeder with 2155 air cart; 38’ Bourgault NH3 cult. with John Blue kit, like new knives; System 50 PT sprayer, 60’; Flexi-Coil 60’ harrows; Retiring, so there are many other misc. items 1992 FORD VERSATILE 976, recent re- avail. Priced to sell. Call 306-376-4402 or pairs, Atom Jet, Outback AutoSteer, 7400 306-231-9572, Meacham, SK. hrs., $47,500 OBO. Call 204-242-4332, Manitou, MB. TBH GRADER, 14’ blade, rubber tires, $1600 firm; Hydraulic end maker, runs on air, offers. Call 306-460-9027, 306-463-3480, Flaxcombe, SK.

1993 JD 8770, 6750 hrs., 4 hyds., JD GPS system, AutoSteer ready, 650 rubber - excellent, shedded, original owner, $62,000. Must see! 204-324-7999, Altona, MB. STEVE’S TRACTOR REBUILDER specializing in rebuilding JD tractors. Want Series 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 7000s to rebuild or for 1993 FORD 846, 7792 hrs., 230 HP, 4 WD, parts. pay top $$. Now selling JD parts. 18.4R38 duals, PTO, 4 hyds., diff lock, cab, 204-466-2927, 204-871-5170, Austin, MB. AC, heat, 14 spd. std. trans., $46,000 OBO. 2009 JD 9630, 4 WD, 3000 hrs., 800 met- Call 204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB. ric duals, GreenStar ready, deluxe cab Xe- 1991 FORD 846, 7800 hrs. (500 on rebuilt non lights, big hyd. pump, $235,000; 2008 eng.), 4 remotes, no PTO, std. trans., 8430, 2336 hrs., IVT trans., 3 PTH, Xenon w/wo 14’ Degelman blade, asking lights, Hi-flow hyds., large 1000 PTO, $40,000. 306-648-8144, Gravelbourg, SK. prem. cab, 5 SCVs, power beyond feature, always shedded, $185,000. Call Rob 204-461-0344, 204-461-0328, Warren, MB JOHN DEERE 9100, 12 spd., 4300 hrs., EZ- 1980 VERS. 875, 8223 hrs., recent rebuilt Steer GPS, 265 HP, always shedded, engine and trans., good paint and tires, very well kept. 204-535-2453, Glenora, MB $65,000. 204-734-4311, Swan River, MB.

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ANDERSON’S FOUR BAR X RANCH & MARTENS CATTLE CO. Annual Angus and Charolais Bull Sale. Monday April 3rd, 1:00PM at the Spiritwood Stockyards, Spiritwood, SK. Selling 30 Black Angus bulls and 30 Charolais bulls. All bulls are semen tested. Wintering and delivery available. For a catalogue or more info. contact Kevin 306-883-7355, Sylvan 306-883-7967 or T Bar C Cattle Co. 306-220-5006. View the catalogue online at: www.buyagro.com PL#116061.

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NILSSON BROS INC. buying finished bison on the rail, also cull cows at Lacombe, AB. For spring delivery and beyond. Smaller groups welcome. Fair, competitive and assured payment. Contact Richard Bintner 50 BLACK ANGUS heifers with calves at 306-873-3184. foot; Also 40 April/May calvers. Call 306-322-7905, Archerwill, SK. WANTED: ALL KINDS of bison from yearlings to old bulls. Also cow/calf pairs. Ph 100 REPLACEMENT HEIFERS, exc. home Kevin at 306-429-2029, Glenavon, SK. grown, 75 Black/Maine cross, 25 Red/ ROUGH BARK BISON CO. will have 15 of Maine- 875 lbs. 306-476-2252, Kildeer, SK. it’s best 2015 heifers at the Great Spirit commercial sale at Noon April 1st, 2017, ANGUS PINE FARM has Black and Red Heartland Livestock, Brandon, MB. 961 lb. Angus yearling bulls. Moderate BW’s. Will be semen tested & delivered. Also check avg. weight Jan 15th. Rob 306-861-2677. our 3 bulls at the Manitoba Bull Test StaTHE PASKWAW BISON PRODUCERS tion, Sale April 1st 2017. Peter or Florence COALITION is a registered Non-Profit Cor- Petrash, 204-425-7765, Sundown, MB. poration dedicated to raising public awareness to the threat Malignant Catarrhal Fe- REG. 2 YEAR OLD Black and Red Angus ver (MCF) poses to the bison industry. For bulls. Will be semen tested, guaranteed further info contact Robert Johnson and delivered. View catalogue online at www.reddiamondfarm.com Call Michael pskwbpc@gmail.com Becker, 204-348-2464, Whitemouth, MB.

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OSSAWA ANGUS, MARQUETTE, MB. has for sale yearling and 2 year old bulls and open yearling heifers. Call 204-375-6658 or 204-383-0703. 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 ALL BREEDS OPEN REPLACEMENT May. Guaranteed breeders. Please call Heifers Johnstone Auction Mart, Moose 204-534-2380 David and Jeanette Neufeld Jaw, SK. Saturday April 8th, 2017. 300+ expected. 306-693-4715. More info & pics: BLACK ANGUS AND POLLED Hereford bulls bred for calving ease, feed efficiency, www.johnstoneauction.ca PL #914447 fertility and longevity. Semen tested and delivery available. Call Don Guilford, 204-873-2430, Clearwater, MB.

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12 REG. YEARLING BLACK ANGUS bulls with moderate birthweights on home test. Holloway Angus, Souris MB., call 204-741-0070 or 204-483-3622.

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65 RISING 2 year 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.

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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.

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REGISTERED BLACK ANGUS YEARLING bulls and open replacement heifers. Moderate frame with good dispositions. EPD’s available. Semen tested and delivered. Bloodlines include: Kodiak, Brand Name, Pioneer, Patriot Upward. Ph. Colin, Kembar Angus, 204-725-3597, Brandon, MB. YEARLING ANGUS BULLS and one 2 year old. Canadian bloodlines. Top quality. Phone 306-877-2014, Dubuc, SK.

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CASE/IH 2870 4 WD, Degelman blade, $17,000; 1999 NH LS170 Bobcat, $13,000; Vac tank, 1800 gal. and pump $8000; IHC PIPE FOR SALE. Diameters from 2-1/2" up Model 252 forklift, gas, $5000. to 60" dia. Lengths up to 60'. Great for 306-238-4411, Goodsoil, SK. construction, culvert and landroller projects, vg cond. 306-697-8757, Grenfell, SK. kennett.karl@yahoo.ca

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

70 YEARLING HEIFERS for sale. Approx 800-900 lbs. Call 306-728-4906 after 6PM. Melville, SK.

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SPRUCE FOR SALE!! Beautiful locally grown trees. Plan ahead and renew your shelterbelt or landscape a new yardsite, get the year round protection you need. We sell on farm near Didsbury, AB. or deliver anywhere in Western Canada. 6 - 12’ spruce available. Now taking spring orders while supplies last. Phone 403-586-8733 CATTLE CAPITAL BULL SALE! Saturday or visit: www.didsburysprucefarms.com April 15, 1:00 PM at the Ste. Rose Auction Mart, Ste. Rose Du Lac, MB. Offering 55 Red & Black Fullblood Simmentals, Black Angus, Charolais, Gelbvieh and Balancer bulls. For a catalogue or more information contact T Bar C Cattle Co. 306-220-5006. To view the catalogue on-line visit us at: HARMONY NATURAL BISON buying fin- www.buyagro.com PL#116061 ished 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.

MULCHING- TREES, BRUSH, Stumps. BISON WANTED - Canadian Prairie Bison Call today 306-933-2950. Visit us at: is looking to contract grain finished bison, as well as calves and yearlings for growing www.maverickconstruction.ca markets. Contact Roger Provencher at 306-468-2316, roger@cdnbison.com

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WANTED: FLEXI-COIL SYSTEM 75 hyd. WESTERN IRRIGATION: CADMAN Dealer. folding coil packers. Regina, SK. area. Spring discounts. Full line of new and used equipment. 1 Cadman 4000S wide Email: jonmitch@westnet.com.au 2000 JD 7710, 5130 hrs; 2006 7720, 6200 1982 VERSATILE 835, 8837 hrs., Atom Jet body big gun, like new; Also alum. pipe, hrs; 2003 7810, 4200 hrs; 1998 7810, hydraulics, air ride seat, extra lighting, WANTED: USED, BURNT, old or ugly trac- pumps and motors. If we don’t have it, we 5900 hrs. All MFWD and can be equipped 18.4x38 duals, good condition, $21,500. tors. Newer models too! Smith’s Tractor will get it for you! Call 306-867-9461, Wrecking, 1-888-676-4847. w/loaders. 204-522-6333, Melita, MB. 306-630-9838, Brownlee, SK. 306-867-7037, Outlook, SK.

if you need to market before this sale we do weigh ups throughout the week We have 6-7 cow buyers, 7-8 order buyers, 2-4 local buyers. We have orders on our market for the largest feed yards in the U.S. and canada to other dealers, to small Mennonite orders in ontario to feedlots in Morden and Winkler. our buyers need more then 10,000 grass cattle! “Where Buyers & Sellers Meet” To Consign or for more information call: 204-694-8328 Mike

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

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GOOD QUALITY PB Black Angus 2 yr. old bulls, semen tested and guaranteed breeders. Phone David or Pat 306-963-2639 or 306-963-7739, Imperial, SK.

VIDEOS: WWW.DKFANGUS.CA Select now. Get later. Great selection. Superior quality. DKF Red And Black Angus bulls at DKF Ranch, anytime. Gladmar, SK. Scott Fettes 306-815-7023; Dwayne SENIOR ANGUS HERDSIRE 5 years old, 306-969-4506. docile, excellent breeder, light BW first calves. Sold cows. Also 2 yr. old and year- KENRAY RANCH RED ANGUS BULLS: ling Angus bulls. 306-345-2046, Pense, SK. 40 responsibly developed, fully guaranteed bulls available. 30+ years in busi30 BLACK ANGUS 2 year old bulls. Calving yearling Open house March 25th. On-line sale ease and performance lines. Board and de- ness. April 5th www.DVAuctions.com For livery available. Rob Garner 306-946-7946, more info.- 6th. contact Sheldon 306-452-7545 Simpson, SK. or Ray 306-452-7447, Redvers, SK. E-mail: SELLING: BLACK ANGUS BULLS. Wayside www.kenrayranch.com Angus, Henry and Bernie Jungwirth, 20 RED ANGUS 2 yr old bulls. Calving ease 306-256-3607, Cudworth, SK. and maternal lines. Board and delivery BLACK ANGUS BULLS, two year olds, se- avail. Rob Garner 306-946-7946, Simpson men tested, guaranteed breeders. Delivery available. 306-287-3900, 306-287-8006, RED ANGUS BULLS, two year olds, semen tested, guaranteed breeders. Delivery Englefeld, SK. www.skinnerfarms.ca available. 306-287-3900, 306-287-8006, COW/CALF PAIRS. Purebred Angus. Englefeld, SK. www.skinnerfarms.ca 306-287-3900, 306-287-8006, Englefeld, COW/CALF PAIRS. Purebred Angus. SK. www.skinnerfarms.ca 306-287-3900, 306-287-8006, Englefeld, SK. www.skinnerfarms.ca RED ANGUS BULLS with excellent hair and exceptional feet. Rugged cow bulls and beefy heifer bulls. EKW Red Angus, Elmer Wiebe, 306-381-3691, Hague, SK. COMMERCIAL 2 YR old Red Angus heifer bulls and performance bulls. 38+ cm scrottles. Perfect breeding condition. Contact Harv Verishine 306-283-4666, 306-281-5424 cell, Langham SK. JOHNSTON/ FERTILE VALLEY Private Treaty Bull Sale. All JFV bulls will be sold off the yard this year. Over 125 thick, easy fleshing good haired yearling and 2 year old bulls selected from 600 low maintenance, high production cows. They are sired by the leading A.I. bulls in the industry including Regard, Resource, Renown, International, Ten Speed, Glanworth 57U, Special Focus and Brilliance. Many of these bulls are suitable for heifers. All bulls are semen tested with complete performance info. available. Deferred payment program 27TH ANNUAL NORTHERN Progress Bull with 60% down and 40% interest free due Sale, Friday, April 7th, Saskatoon Livestock Dec. 1, 2017. Come and see one of the Sales, Saskatoon. 1:30 PM. Featuring 40 most respected cowherds in Canada. Se- yearling (31 Red, 9 Black) and 20 2 yr. old lect the bull or group of bulls that you Red Angus bulls. Lots of calving ease bulls really want at your leisure without the with performance. RSL Red Angus, Battlepressure of a sale. David and Dennis ford, SK., 306-937-2880 or 306-441-5010. Johnston 306-856-4726, Conquest, SK. RED ANGUS YEARLING and 2 year old View the cowherd online at website: bulls on moderate growing ration, perforwww.johnstonfertilevalley.com mance info. available. Adrian or Brian and BLACK ANGUS YEARLING and 2 year old Elaine Edwards, Valleyhills Angus, Glaslyn, bulls on moderate growing ration, perfor- SK. Call 306-441-0946 or 306-342-4407. mance info. available. Adrian or Brian and www.valleyhillsangus.com Elaine Edwards, Valleyhills Angus, Glaslyn, REG. RED ANGUS bulls born Feb./Mar. SK. Call 306-441-0946 or 306-342-4407. 2016, calving ease, good growth. Coming www.valleyhillsangus.com 3 year old Red Angus herdsire, used on herd. Little de Ranch, BASKM ANGUS is selling 5 two year olds purebred and 1 yearling bull in the Tri-N Charolais 306-845-2406, Turtleford, SK. and Guest Bull Sale 2:00 PM, DST, Satur- CORNERSTONE RED ANGUS AND day, April 1st, Heartland Livestock, Virden, CHAROLAIS Bull Sale Saturday, April 15, MB. View catalogue and videos online at 1:30 PM, Whitewood, SK. Auction Market. bylivestock.com Matt Ginter 204-721-4805 Offering 50 Red Angus and 31 Charolais PUREBRED BLACK ANGUS long yearling yearling bulls. Semen tested, guaranteed bulls, replacement heifers, AI service. w/free board and delivery avail. Plus 30 Meadow Ridge Enterprises, 306-373-9140 Red Angus and Charolais/Red Angus cross commercial open heifers. Online bidding at or 306-270-6628, Saskatoon, SK. DLMS.ca Phil Birnie 306-577-7440, Kelly SPIRIT OF THE NORTH BULL SALE, Brimner 306-577-7698. View catalogue Monday April 10th at 1:00 PM at the Spir- online at: www.bylivestock.com itwood Stockyards, Spiritwood, SK. Selling 70 Black Angus, Charolais and Simmental HOWE RED ANGUS & Whitecap/Rosso yearling and 2 year old bulls. For more info Charolais Bull Sale. April 5th, 2017, or a catalogue contact T Bar C Cattle Co. 1:00PM, 8 miles South of Moose Jaw on 306-220-5006. View the catalogue online #2 Hwy, 1.5 miles East on Baildon grid. Selling 35 Red Angus plus 47 two year old at: www.buyagro.com PL#116061. Charolais and 25 yearling Charolais. ConRIGHT CROSS RANCH Annual Red & tact Darwin 306-690-8916, Kelly Black Angus Bulls Sale. Monday April 306-693-2163 or Mike 306-631-8779. 17th, 2017, 1:00 PM at the Right Cross Ranch Sale Facility, Kisbey, SK. Selling 50 BLAIRS AG. CATTLE CO., Pursuit of Black & Red Angus bulls plus ranch horses Excellence Bull Sale, Tuesday April 4th, from Cross Bar Ranch. Delivery available in 1:00 PM at the Jackson Cattle Co. sale Western Canada. For a catalogue or more facility in Sedley, SK. Featuring 75 two info contact Jim 306-575-7608 or T Bar C year old and 5 yearling Red and Black AnCattle Co. 306-220-5006. View catalogue gus bulls plus 170 commercial bred heifers from Scott Griner, showcasing Blairs.Ag online at: www.buyagro.com PL#116061. genetics. For more information on the BLAIRS AG. CATTLE CO., Pursuit of bred heifers contact Scott 306-536-2157. Excellence Bull Sale, Tuesday April 4th, For more sale information or a catalogue 1:00 PM at the Jackson Cattle Co. sale contact Kevin at 306-365-7922, Blake facility in Sedley, SK. Featuring 75 two 306-528-7484 or T Bar C Cattle Co. year old and 5 yearling Black and Red An- 306-220-5006. To view catalogue on-line gus bulls plus 170 commercial bred heifers visit: www.buyagro.com PL#116061. from Scott Griner, showcasing Blairs.Ag genetics. For more information on the ANDERSON CATTLE CO. BULL SALE, bred heifers contact Scott 306-536-2157. Wednesday April 12th, 1:00 PM. on the For more sale information or a catalogue farm, Swan River, MB. Offering 60 Red & contact Kevin at 306-365-7922, Blake Black Angus yearling and 2 year old bulls, 306-528-7484 or T Bar C Cattle Co. open heifers and cow/calf pairs. For more 306-220-5006. To view catalogue on-line information or a catalogue contact the Andersons at 204-734-2073 or T Bar C Cattle visit: www.buyagro.com PL#116061. Co. 306-220-5006. To view catalogue onANDERSON CATTLE CO. BULL SALE, line visit: www.andersoncattle.ca or Wednesday April 12th, 1:00 PM. on the www.buyagro.com PL#116061. farm, Swan River, MB. Offering 60 Black & Red Angus yearling and 2 year old bulls, RIGHT CROSS RANCH Annual Red & open heifers and cow/calf pairs. For more Black Angus Bulls Sale. Monday April information or a catalogue contact the An- 17th, 2017, 1:00 PM at the Right Cross dersons at 204-734-2073, T Bar C Cattle Ranch Sale Facility, Kisbey, SK. Selling 50 Co. 306-220-5006. To view catalogue on- Red & Black Angus bulls plus ranch horses line visit: www.andersoncattle.ca or from Cross Bar Ranch. Delivery available in Western Canada. For a catalogue or more www.buyagro.com PL#116061. info contact Jim 306-575-7608 or T Bar C Cattle Co. 306-220-5006. View catalogue online at: www.buyagro.com PL#116061. 90- TWO YR OLD and yearling Red Angus bulls. Guaranteed, semen tested and delivered in the spring. Bob Jensen, 306-967-2770, Leader, SK. BELLEVUE BLONDS has an excellent group of performance and semen tested WILKINRIDGE STOCK FARM has for sale polled PB Blonde yearling bulls for sale. a good selection of Red Angus and Maine- Reasonably priced. Marcel 204-379-2426 Anjou yearling and 2 year old bulls. We are or 204-745-7412, Haywood, MB. selling by Private Treaty from the yard. All bulls semen tested and can be delivered. POLLED YEARLING BLONDE BULLS for Call Sid at 204-373-2631, Ridgeville, MB. sale, Estevan, SK. area. Phone View catalogue and videos online at 306-634-2174 or cell 306-421-6987. www.wilkinridge.blogspot.ca REG. 2 YEAR OLD Red and Black Angus bulls. Will be semen tested, guaranteed and delivered. View catalogue online at www.reddiamondfarm.com Phone Michael Becker, 204-348-2464, Whitemouth, MB. RED ANGUS PUREBRED 2 year old bulls. Open heifers also available. Contact DBM Angus Farms at Holland, MB., Brian 204-526-0942 or David 204-723-0288. F BAR & ASSOCIATES Angus bulls for sale. Choose from 20 two year old and yearling Red and Black Angus bulls. Great genetics, easy handling, semen tested, delivery available. Call for sales list. Inquiries and visitors are welcome! Call Allen & Merilyn Staheli, 204-448-2124, Eddystone, MB. E-mail: amstaheli@inethome.ca RED AND BLACK ANGUS yearlings and 2 year olds. All bulls semen tested, from AI sires. Can deliver. Call Don 204-422-5216. Ste Anne, MB. SOUTH VIEW RANCH has Red and Black Angus 2 year old bulls. Ceylon, SK. Call Shane 306-869-8074, Keith 306-454-2730. SOUTH VIEW RANCH Red and Black Angus Bull Sale, Thursday April 13th. Offering 90+ Red and Black Angus yearling bulls. Performance data, semen tested. Phone Shane 306-869-8074 or Keith 306-454-2730, Ceylon, SK.

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 YEARLING AND 2 YEAR old bulls, sired by Silver Bullet and Roundup, semen tested, Martens Charolais & Seed. Phone 204-534-8370. Boissevain, MB.

PUREBRED POLLED CHAROLAIS Bulls, good disposition, good hair and good feet. Easy calving (Bluegrass’ grandsons) - 1 three year old, 1 two year old and 1 yearling (good bulls). Will be semen tested and guaranteed. K.E.H. Charolais, 204-748-1024, Virden, MB. Keith Hagan. REGISTERED CHAROLAIS BULLS, 2 year olds and yearlings. Polled, horned, some red. Quiet hand fed, hairy bulls. 40+ head available. Wilf at Cougar Hill Ranch 306-728-2800, 306-730-8722, Melville, SK

PB POLLED HEREFORD BULLS, coming 2 yr old, developed slowly on a mostly forage ration, quiet, roped to tie, guaranteed. Delivery avail. Herefords for over 75 yrs. Catt Brothers, 204-723-2831, Austin, MB. POLLED HEREFORD YEARLING BULLS for sale. Vern Kartenson, 204-867-2627 or 204-867-7315, Minnedosa, MB.

POLLED HEREFORD AND BLACK Angus bulls bred for calving ease, feed efficiency, fertility and longevity. Semen tested and available. Call Don Guilford, COMING 2 YR. old polled PB Charolais delivery bulls, come red factor. Call Kings Polled 204-873-2430, Clearwater, MB. Charolais, 306-435-7116, Rocanville, SK. ROSELAWN POLLED HEREFORDS have GOOD QUALITY YEARLING and 2 year old a good selection of yearling and two year Charolais bulls. Mostly AI sired. Semen old bulls for sale at the farm. Good thick tested. Some Red Factors. Will feed until bulls bred for calving ease and perforbreeding time. Contact Bar H Charolais, mance. Semen tested, delivery avail. HereGrenfell, SK. Kevin Haylock, 306-697-2901 ford bulls and black cows is a super cross. Also have a group of black baldie open or 306-697-2988. yearling heifers for sale. Call Wally at 2 YEAR OLD polled Charolais bulls. Also home, 204-523-8713 or 204-534-8204. Charolais yearling bulls polled and horned, Killarney, MB. For pictures and details semen tested and delivered. Call Layne check out our website: roselawnfarms.com and Paula Evans at 306-252-2246 or 306-561-7147, Kenaston, SK. HOLMES POLLED HEREFORDS have a large selection of yearling bulls. Some JTA DIAMOND CHAROLAIS BULL SALE bred for top performance, some bred more 1:00PM on the farm, Saturday, April 1st, for calving ease. Buying bulls off the farm 2017. 39 bulls, tan and whites; 11 two so you can see their Dams makes good year olds and 28 yearlings. Avg. weaning sense. Call Jay Holmes, 306-524-2762, weight 796 lbs. No creep. Yearlings $3000 306-746-7170, Semans, SK. and up; 2 yr. olds start at $4250. Will keep until May 1st. Must be insured. For more info. call Jerome and Cindy Tremblay 306-394-4406, Courval, SK. REG. POLLED YEARLING Charolais bulls for sale. Call Larry 306-883-2169 evenings, Spiritwood, SK. 2 YEAR OLD registered purebred Charolais bulls, polled, white, good feet, lots of hair, easy keeping, very quiet. Semen tested and delivered. Call Qualman Charolais, 306-492-4634, Dundurn, SK.

SQUARE D HEREFORDS: Herd bull prospects, 2 yr. old, fall born yearlings and spring yearling bulls. Quiet, performance tested. Delivery can be arranged. Hereford females bred Hereford, registration papers available. Jim Duke 306-538-4556, 306-736-7921, Langbank, SK. email: square.d@sasktel.net view our website: 2 YR OLD and yearling bulls, polled, semen square-dpolledherefords.com tested, guaranteed, delivered. Prairie Gold Charolais, 306-882-4081, Rosetown, SK. EXCELLENT SELECTION of 2 year old RED WHITE TAN Charolais bulls, yearling bulls. Fed for service not for show; 2 and two year olds, Canyon Timeout, and herdsires. Polled herefords since 1950. ErLandmark bloodlines, semen tested and win Lehmann 306-232-4712, Rosthern, SK. delivered. Wheatheart Charolais, Rose- WILSON-LEES VALUE ADDED Bull town, SK., 306-882-6444 or 306-831-9369 Sale, Friday April 7th, 2:00PM in Kisbey, POLLED PB YEARLING Charolais Bulls, SK. Offering 70 Hereford yearling & 2 yr performance & semen tested. Can keep old bulls All bulls are semen tested and vet until May, $3000. Charrow Charolais, Bill inspected. Delivery available. For a catalogue or more info. contact T Bar C Cattle 306-387-8011, 780-872-1966, Marshall SK Co. 306-220-5006. View the catalogue online at: www.buyagro.com PL#116061. CREEK’S EDGE PUREBRED Charolais yearling bulls for sale, off the farm. We welcome you to our bull pen anytime. Call Stephen 306-279-2033 or 306-279-7709, Yellow Creek, SK. View all our bulls online: www.creeksedgecharolais.ca

CRITTENDEN BROS. Polled Herefords “Supplying The Seed” Bull & Female Sale, Thursday April 6th, 1:00 PM at the farm, Imperial, SK. Selling 60 polled Hereford yearling and fall born bulls and females. For more info. or a catalogue contact Howard 306-963-7880 or T Bar C Cattle Co. 306-220-5006. View catalogue on-line at: www.buyagro.com PL#116061 WILGENBUSCH Charolais 14th Annual North of the 49th Bull Sale, on Monday, April 3rd, 1:00 PM at the farm, Halbrite, SK. The largest Charolais bull sale in Sask. offers a top set of bulls that are sound, good haired and guaranteed to work. Selling 20 two year old and 80 yearling bulls, most are polled, some red factor. Sale online at dlms.ca. View videos and catalogue at: wilgenbuschcharolais.com. For more info. or a catalogue call Craig Wilgenbusch at 306-458-7482. TRI-N CHAROLAIS AND GUEST BASKM Angus Bull Sale, 2:00 PM, DST, Saturday, April 1st, Heartland Livestock, Virden, MB. Offering 46 Charolais yearlings, most are polled, many red factor with calving ease and hair. Also selling 6 Black Angus two year olds and yearling. View catalogue and videos online at bylivestock.com or call Merv Nykoliation, 204-851-2290.

FRESH AND SPRINGING heifers for sale. Cows and quota needed. We buy all classes of slaughter cattle-beef and dairy. R&F Livestock Inc. Bryce Fisher, Warman, SK. Phone 306-239-2298, cell 306-221-2620.

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. HAMCO CATTLE CO. HAS for sale registered Red and Black Angus yearling bulls and 2 yr. olds. Good selection, semen tested, performance data and EPD’s available. WHO’S YOUR DADDY’S 14th Annual Bull Top genetics. Free delivery. Call Glen, AlSale will be selling 62 Shorthorn bulls, 2 yr bert or Larissa Hamilton 204-827-2358 or olds and yearlings and 8 open replacement David Hamilton 204-325-3635. heifers, on April 6, 2017 at the Saskatoon Livestock Sales, Saskatoon, SK. Richard 100 PLUS OPEN replacement heifers, Red Moellenbeck 306-287-7904, Carl Lehmann Angus/Simm. cross. Home raised, full 306-232-3511 or Scot Muri 306-741-6833. herd health program, no implants, no View catalogue: www.muridale.com Online brands. Contact Brian at: 306-432-0001 or bidding at www.dlms.ca David at: 306-723-4727, Cupar, SK.

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. 2 YEAR OLD Red Simmental polled bull, COZY CAPS! Ear protection for newborn BW 87 lbs., semen checked. L Dee Stock calves! 306-739-0020, Carlyle, SK. Email Farms. Troy 306-867-7719, Glenside, SK. cozycaps@outlook.com SIMMENTAL & SIMMENTAL CROSS Red Angus yearling bulls. Polled. Semen 200 RED & BLACK Angus bred heifers. Can checked and delivered. Reasonable birth sell as bred or calved. Call 306-773-1049, weights. McVicar Stock Farms Ltd., Colon- 306-741-6513, Swift Current, SK. say, SK. 306-255-2799 or 306-255-7551. 75 SECOND AND THIRD Black and Red AnTOP QUALITY RED FACTOR yearling Sim- gus young bred cows. Call 306-773-1049 mental bulls. Good hair coats. Polled; also or 306-741-6513, Swift Current, SK. 1 Red Factor Simm/Angus cross 2 year old bull, polled. Call Green Spruce Simmental ENTER TO WIN! 20 Bred heifers or 306-467-4975, 306-467-7912, Duck Lake. $40,000. Proceeds to new ice hockey rink. To get your tickets call 780-871-3677 or BLACK & BLACK BALDIE Simmental Bulls, dewberry@gmail.com AGLC #449678. 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.

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2 YEAR OLD black bulls- yearling Red and Black 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. SPIRIT OF THE NORTH BULL SALE, Monday April 10th at 1:00 PM at the Spiritwood Stockyards, Spiritwood, SK. Selling 70 Simmental, Charolais and Black Angus yearling and 2 year old bulls. 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.

BUYING GOOD QUALITY 700-950 LBS. Steers & Heifers Rob: 528-3254, 724-3400 Ben: 721-3400 Don: 528-3477, 729-7240

Contact: D.J. (Don) MacDonald Livestock Ltd. License #1110 BUY ALL CLASSES of CATTLE and calves. Butcher cows and bulls. Immediate payment when weighed. 204-873-2542, Crystal City, MB. Lic. #1140 WANTED: CULL COWS and bulls. For bookings call Kelly at Drake Meat Processors, 306-363-2117 ext. 111, Drake, SK.

THE WESTERN GATEWAY Bull Sale, at the Jaymarandy Farm NE of Roblin, MB. Tuesday April 4th at 1:00PM. Limousin, Black Angus, Lim-Flex bulls available. 2 year olds and yearlings. For more info call 204-937-4980 or 204-281-5099. SPRINGER LIMOUSIN has very quiet 2 yr old and yearling Purebred Limousin bulls. TRANSCON’S CATTLE COUNTRY SIMM. Red or Black. Call Merv at 306-272-4817 BULL SALE 1:00 PM, Saturday, April 8, 2017 at the Beautiful Plains Ag Complex, or 306-272-0144, Foam Lake, SK. Neepawa, MB. 77 yearling bulls on offer GOOD SELECTION OF stout red and black consisting of 16 fullbloods, 29 Red pureLimousin bulls with good dispositions, breds, 32 Black purebreds. 10 open PB calving ease. Qually-T Limousin, Rose Val- heifers also on offer. View full catalogue ley, SK. 306-322-7563 or 306-322-7554. online at: www.transconlivestock.com For info. call: Jay Good 403-556-5563, Cody POLLED RED AND Black Limousin 2 year Haney 403-556-8809, or call Darren Paget old bulls. Board and delivery available. Rob at 403-323-3985. Garner, Simpson, SK., 306-946-7946.

CEDARLEA FARMS GIT R DONE Bull Sale, Tuesday, April 4, 1:00 PM, at the Windy Willow Angus farm, Hodgeville, SK. 50 Charolais yearlings sell. Most are polled, some red factor. Bulls that will calve well, give you added performance, hair and docility. Also 75 Black and Red Angus bulls and a group of open Angus heifers from Windy Willows. Garner or Lori Deobald, 306-677-2589. View videos and STOUT YEARLING and 2 yr. old Limousin catalogue online: www.cedarleafarms.com bulls, polled, horned, red, black. Quiet bulls w/great performance. Short Grass CORNERSTONE CHAROLAIS AND RED Limousin, 306-773-7196, Swift Current SK Angus Bull Sale Saturday, April 15, 1:30 PM, Whitewood SK. Auction Market. Offering 31 Char. and 50 Red Angus yearling bulls. Semen tested, guaranteed with free board and delivery available. Plus 30 Red WILKINRIDGE STOCK FARM has for sale Angus and Charolais/Red Angus cross a good selection of Maine-Anjou and Red commercial open heifers. Online bidding at Angus yearling and 2 year old bulls. We DLMS.ca View the catalogue online at are selling by Private Treaty from the yard. www.bylivestock.com Kelly Brimner All bulls semen tested and can be delivered. Call Sid at 204-373-2631, Ridgeville, 306-577-7698, Phil Birnie 306-577-7440. MB. View catalogue and videos online at HUNTER CHAROLAIS BULL SALE, www.wilkinridge.blogspot.ca Thursday, April 6th, 1:30 PM DST, at the farm, Roblin, MB. Offering 40 yearling 2 YR. OLD AND YEARLING BULLS, calvbulls from over 30 years of breeding. Most ing ease and performance. Vet inspected. are polled, some red factor. Also 5 Polled Guaranteed. Will feed and deliver. Melfort, Hereford yearling bulls. These are top SK. 306-921-7175, 306-752-3808, quality, quiet, good haired bulls that will mspratt@sasktel.net donarofarms.com calve well and then add performance. Plus 10 Charolais cross open heifers. View cata- MANITOU MAINE-ANJOU BULLS. Best logue/ videos www.huntercharolais.com selection of the real Maine bulls in Canada. Gary Graham, 306-823-3432, Marsden, SK. or call Doug 204-937-2531. grahamgs@sasktel.net SPIRIT OF THE NORTH BULL SALE, Monday April 10th at 1:00 PM at the Spiritwood Stockyards, Spiritwood, SK. Selling 70 Charolais, Black Angus and Simmental yearling and 2 year old bulls. For more info POLLED SALERS BULLS on farm and at or a catalogue contact T Bar C Cattle Co. MB. Test Station (Sale Date April 1). BW 306-220-5006. View the catalogue online from 77 lbs. Strong growth and maternal milk traits. Semen tested, guaranteed. Can at: www.buyagro.com PL#116061. arrange delivery. Ken at 204-762-5512, Lundar, MB. www.sweetlandsalers.com

HORSE SALE, Johnstone Auction Mart, Moose Jaw, SK. Thursday April 6th, 2017. Tack sells at 2:00 PM. Horses sell at 4:30 PM. All classes of horses accepted. Next Regular Horse Sale is May 4th, 2017. 306-693-4715. View catalogue on-line at: www.johnstoneauction.ca PL #914447

HORSE AND TACK SALE, Heartland, Prince YEARLING SPECKLE PARK bulls sired by Albert, SK., Friday, April 7th, starting at RH Yager 99Y; and a 6 year old herdsire. 5:30 PM. Call 306-763-8463. 306-877-2014, Dubuc, SK. PUREBRED REG. Speckle Park bulls, ages 2, 3 and 4 yrs. old. Call Ernie or Pat, 306-782-7403, Willowbrook, SK. CARSONS SPRING DRAFT Horse Sale, Listowel, ON. April 21st and 22nd. Selling THE SUPREME SPECKLE PARK Bull & Belgians, Percherons and Clydesdales. For Female Sale, Saturday April 8th, 2:00PM more info. call 519-291-8252. Check out at Notta Ranch, Neilburg, SK. Selling our website: www.davidcarson.on Speckle Park yearling & 2 year old bulls with a select group of females. These ge- BLACK BAY TB stallion, quiet; TB cross netics are being offered by Notta Ranch, mares exposed to above stallion; 2016 TB Spots ‘N Sprouts, Revenworth Cattle and cross colts; Reg. QH mares, bred to black Guests. For more info. or a catalogue con- QH stallion. Reasonably priced. Swan Rivtact T Bar C Cattle Co. 306-220-5006. View er, MB. 204-734-8795, 204-734-4344 res. the catalogue online at: www.buyagro.com PL#116061. Sale day watch and bid online RAMSAY’S RANCH have for sale well at: www.liveauctions.tv broke ponies and riding horses. Some horses well broke to drive. All broke horses sold w/written guarantee. Also new and used tack. Brian 306-386-2490, Cochin, SK 4th ANNUAL Canadian Texas Longhorn Association Spring Sale & Triple Crown Heifer Jackpot, April 8th, Saskatoon Livestock Sales, Saskatoon, SK. 10:00 AM CTLA AGM. 1 PM- Triple Crown Jack- CANVAS COVERED TEAM WAGON, pot; 3:00 PM- Texas Longhorn Sale. More 5x12’, rubber tires, 5th wheel steering, info. ph Deb 306-867-9427; Futurity- Daryl front brakes, 6’ standing room, outside storage cupboards, $2000. Pics avail on at 306-297-8481. www.ctlalonghorns.com request. 204-268-1459, Beausejour, MB. FOR SALE: SHOW HARNESS c/w 3 strap breeching 27” & 28” Paton leather top collars. Lead harness to match, no collars, strap on scotch tops, lines, bridles etc. Also white show bridles & halters. 204-567-3575, 204-567-3720, Miniota, MB

PB REGISTERED Red or Black yearling POLLED YEARLING and 2 year old bulls, bulls and replacement heifers. Elderberry quiet, good haired. Call Selin’s Gelvieh Farm Salers, Parkside, SK., 306-747-3302. 306-793-4568, Stockholm, SK.

REGISTERED POLLED ROAN 2 year old bull FOR SALE: 25 open dehorned yearling used on heifers. Reason for selling, need CATTLEMAN! AGAIN THIS year we have Hereford heifers. Call 306-743-5105, different bloodline. Wintering at Douglas Test Station. $3000. Phone an excellent selection of polled Purebred Langenburg, SK. www.vcherefordfarm.com Bull 204-436-3201, Elm Creek, MB. Charolais bulls. Both yearling and 2 year HORNED HEREFORD BULLS, two year olds, olds. White and Red factor. As well as a group of very low birth weight bulls semen tested. Ready to go! Delivery can be POLLED PB BULLS. Will be halter broke suitable for heifers. Shop early for best se- arranged. Stan Lock, 306-753-2229 or cell and semen tested. Yearlings and one 2 year old. Moderate birthweight built for lection. Visit the farm or on the web at: 306-753-7884, Macklin, SK. calving ease. Call Uphill Shorthorns, www.defoortstockfarm.com Phone Gord or 3 QUALITY POLLED yearling bulls, heifer 204-764-2663 cell, 204-365-7155 res. Sue at 204-743-2109, Cypress River, MB. approved, sired by SSAL Altitude 3A and Hamiota, MB. rgray4@mymts.net SUNNY RIDGE STOCK FARM has for the grandsire is NJW 51U Duramax 8X. sale by private treaty yearling Charolais Indexing: 3A weaning weight 875 lbs - 61, 2 YEARLING BLUE ROAN Shorthorn cross bulls, all are white, sired by calving ease yearling 1475 lbs - 109. From heavy milk- heifers; 6 clubby heifers, blues and blacks; bulls. Bulls are semen tested and come ing cows. 3A sire stood 3rd in his class at Yearling Black Blaze faced Simmental Angus bull. Call 306-736-4222, Minton, SK. with our guarantee. Call 204-824-2115. Agribition. 204-745-7894, Elm Creek, MB.

ROCKING W SPRING HORSE SALE, April 21st & 22nd, 2017. Keystone Centre, Brandon, MB. Tack Sale: April 21st at 6:00 PM, Horse Sale April 22nd at 1:00 PM. Contact 204-325-7237. www.rockingw.com

16’ CANVAS COVERED wagon with rubber tires and brakes; Also 2.5” Bobsleigh. Phone 306-725-4147, Strasbourg, SK. ALLEMAND RANCHES REGISTERED Texas Longhorn bulls and ropers. Shaunavon, SK. Daryl 306-297-8481 or Bob 306-297-7078

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.

SHEEP AND GOAT SALE, Heartland Livestock, Prince Albert, Friday, April 7th, 11:00 AM. Call 306-763-8463 to pre-book. Farming is enough of a gamble, advertise in the Manitoba Co-operator classified section. It’s a sure thing. 1-800-782-0794.

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WANTED: BUTCHER HOGS SOWS AND BOARS FOR EXPORT

P. QUINTAINE & SON LTD. 728-7549 Licence No. 1123

PUREBRED AND CROSSBRED Bird and Small Animal Auction, Sunday, May 14, 11:00 AM at the Weyburn Ag Society Building, Exhibition Grounds, Weyburn, SK. To consign call Charlotte 306-861-6305.

WANTED: INSULATED CHICKEN COOP in good condition. Phone 306-734-2970, Chamberlain, SK.

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.

THE 40 BEST SALERS Bulls from 240 cows and 10 sires: 1&2 yr olds for sale at the farm. Semen tested and delivery available. Can hold until needed. Alberta Beach, AB. Phone 780-924-2464, 780-982-2472, visit: www.facebook.com/GrundkeFamilySalers

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INVISIBLE FENCE BRAND GPS 2.0, the ultimate Wire Free Pet Fence Solution. Perfect for large properties. 204-415-2543 or email southmanitoba@invisiblefence.com

Buy Used Oil NOTRE •• Buy Batteries DAME • Collect Used Filters USED • Collect Oil Containers OIL & • Antifreeze FILTER Southern, and DEPOT Eastern Western

TRUE BLUE HEELERS has a new litter. From great working parents. 1st shots and de-wormed, $400. 306-492-2447, 306-290-3339, Clavet, SK. BORDER COLLIE PUPS red and white, from working parents, ready to go, $500. 306-587-7169, Success, SK.

THOMAS AERATION PUMPS- Multiple avail., $495. We accept e-transfer and ship at buyers expense. Keeps dugout water crystal clear. www.waterworldind.ca 306-338-2104.

Tel: 204-248-2110 Manitoba

LAKE LOTS: 1 or 2 lake lots at Lac Pelletier, SK., 29 kms South of Swift Current on paved road. Lake front - serviced on SW end of lake. For sale by owner. Please call ORGANIC PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION 306-297-7749, rj_mellor@hotmail.com of MANITOBA COOPERATIVE (OPAM). Non-profit members owned organic certifi- RESIDENTIAL LOT, ELBOW, SK for sale. cation body. Certifying producers, proces- Lot 7, Blk 2, Plan 88MJ16836, 125 Putters sor & brokers in Western Canada since Lane. One block from golf course. 24.5 1988. Miniota, MB. Contact: Meter frontage. Serviced by town. Will 204-567-3745, info@opam-mb.com consider trade of RV, boat, truck, car, etc. $34,500. Call Gerry 403-389-4858. WANT THE ORGANIC ADVANTAGE? Contact an organic Agrologist at Pro-Cert LOG HOMES AND CABINS, sidings, panfor information on organic farming: pros- eling, decking. Fir and Hemlock flooring, pects, transition, barriers, benefits, certifi- timbers, special orders. Phone Rouck cation and marketing. Call 306-382-1299, Bros., Lumby, BC. 1-800-960-3388. www.rouckbros.com Saskatoon, SK. or info@pro-cert.org

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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. 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 GREG’S WELDING: Freestanding 30’ 5 bar panels, all 2-7/8” drill stem construction, $450; 24’x5.5’ panels, 2-7/8” pipe with 51” sucker rods, $325; 24’x6’ panels, 2-7/8” pipe with 6- 1” rods, $350; 30’ 2 or 3 bar windbreak panels c/w lumber. Gates and double hinges avail. on all panels. Belting troughs for grain or silage. Calf shelters. Del. avail. 306-768-8555, Carrot River, SK. FREESTANDING CORRAL PANELS for cattle, horses, bison and sheep. Bale feeders; Belted feed troughs; 10’ panels; Windbreak frames; Swinging gates; Framed gates; Panels with gates mounted; Round pen kits starting at $1495; Palpation chute. Deal of the year - Freestanding 21’ for $219! Call 1-844-500-5341, www.affordablelivestockequipment.com

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.

OWN A ZAK’S custom built home in the brand new subdivision in Neuanlage, SK. just minutes from Saskatoon. Go to: www.zaksbuilding.com or 306-225-2288.

FISHING LODGE/MOTEL. On Facebook: MACK AUCTION CO. presents a large Caribou Lodge Outfitters. Call Norm at Real Estate and Land Auction the Estate of 204-472-3351. Cranberry Portage, MB. William Krell, Monday, April 10, 2017, at 10:00 AM. Directions from Stoughton, SK. go 2 miles South on Hwy #47, 1 mile West and 1/4 mile North. 1) SE-17-08-08-W2 RM OF Tecumseh #65, FVA 69,500, 110 cultivated acres, 2016 yellow flax crop, 2016 taxes $301.57, 2 storey character home, 26x32 double car 2.6 ACRE FALLOW ORGANIC FARM: Equip- garage, concrete floor and electric heat; ment to start 500 hives, complete 16x20 50x100 steel quonset, overhead and slidextracting honey house, 3 bdrm home in ing doors; 40x54 steel work shop, overGrand Forks, BC. East-West Valley, moun- head door, concrete floor, electric heat, tains, 2 rivers and flowers! Beekeepers bathroom; 40x60 steel quonset; Hip roof dream. E-mail: brian@thate.ca barn with lean to and copulas; Livestock watering bowls; Numerous wood outbuildings for storage; steel grain bins on cement foundations. 2) SW 17-08-08-W2, FARM/RANCH, 20 QUARTERS, house, shop, RM#65 - FVA 79,300, 159 titled acres, 110 storage shed, cattle facilities, 30 min. from cult. acres. 3) NW 17-08-08-W2, RM #65 Saskatoon, SK. $5,600,000. 306-280-6408. FVA 74,700, 160 titled acres, 120 cult. acres. 4) SW 16-08-08-W2 RM #65 - FVA FARMLAND FOR SALE, RM of Garden River: 81,400, 160 titled acres, 150 cult. acres, NW 2-50-24 W2, 150 acres @ $1750/acre, $7000 surface lease revenue. 5) NW 09-08-08-W2, RM #65 - FVA 78,600, 160 306-929-2068 titled acres, 122 cult. acres, 2016 Canola PRICE REDUCED: Manitoba Ste. Rose crop, 2016 taxes $340.22, $5600 surface Ranch (Ste. Amelie), 14 quarters 2,234.85 lease revenue. 6) NE 09-08-08-W2, RM fenced land in 1 block. 240 of Class 3 land #65 - FVA 70,500, 158 titled acres, 115 under cultivation. 2 mi. to paved highway. cult. acres $7200 oil surface lease revenue, 40x80 wood arch rib storage, 28x60 Golden Plains Realty Ltd, 204-745-3677. wood grain annex, steel 2911 and 1350 bu LAND FOR SALE: RM Of Wallace #243. grain bins. 7) SW 09-08-08-W2, RM #65 NW-14-27-01-W2. 160 acres (140 cult.). FVA 68,900, 160 titled acres, 125 cult. acres. 8) SE 09-08-08-W2, RM #65; FVA Phone 204-414-4129. 75,100, 160 titled acres, 115 cult. acres. 9) RM 73 FARM FOR SALE: 11 quarters of hay NW 10-08-08-W2, RM #65 - FVA 77,000, and grain land, all adjoining. Hay land could 157 titled acres, cult. acres $2300 oil sureasily be converted back into grain land. face lease revenue. 10) NE 10-08-08-W2, Grain land currently leased until 2018. RM #65 - FVA 78,600, 160 titled acres, Home quarter is hay and pasture. Yard has 151 cult. acres. 11) SW 32-07-08-W2, RM 2 houses, 2 barns, cattle facilities, large #65 - FVA 60,100, 193 titled acres, 152 workshop, 2 large dugouts, natural gas and cultivated acres. 12) SE 32-07-08-W2, RM underground power. Within 20 miles of #65 - FVA 58,000, 176 titled acres, 123 terminals, large town and schools. Addi- cult. acres. 13) 312 Donnelly Street, tional 2 quarters of grain land may be avail- Stoughton; 50’x120’ non-serviced comable for lease or purchase. 306-642-3442, mercial/residential lot. 14) 316 Donnelly Assiniboia, SK. rosedaveyoung@gmail.com Street, Stoughton; 50’x120’ non-serviced commercial/residential lot. Visit: SE & SW 18-42-27 W2: 220 ac. Alfalfa. www.mackauctioncompany.com for sale Steel quonset, water, 45 mins. from Saska- bill and photos. Join us on Facebook and toon. Must sell! $240,000. 306-269-7740. Twitter. 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815, Mack Auction Co. PL 311962 RM 273 SLIDING HILLS, 1 quarter farmland, SW-25-30-01-W2, 155 cult. acres, FARMLAND FOR SALE: 13,080 acres, Assistone free. 306-542-3125, Kamsack, SK. niboia, SK. area, approx. 10,000 cultivated RM OF KELLROSS #247, NE-16-26-15-W2, acres and the rest mainly native grass, assess. 38,005, SE-16-26-15-W2, assess. $17,500,000. Also 7440 acres lease as35,200. Info. 306-675-4518, Kelliher, SK. signable to a qualified party w/the above package for a total of 20,520 acres. 8 RM HAZEL DELL #335. 419 acres chemical quarters near Kipling, SK all in a block with free farmland all in one block. Private set- well kept yardsite. Was $2,250,000, now ting. Older mobile home, good water. Info reduced to $1,999,000. Harry Sheppard, phone 306-814-0014, Preeceville, SK. Sheppard Realty, call 306-352-1866 cell, FARMLAND NE SK(Clemenceau) 4 quarters 306-530-8035, Regina, SK. To view listings plus 36 acre riverside parcel w/5 bdrm. and others go to www.sheppardrealty.ca home. Featuring: bins on concrete with direct hit on railroad cars, 40 acres of mostly LOOKING FOR THREE or more sections of mature spruce timber, 2 farmyards- 1 bor- farmland to list. Have Buyers. Contact Earl dering Etomami River and 50 miles of pro- Cooper 306-241-7751 or Reg Kotlar vincial forest, excellent elk hunting and 306-221-1880 at Sutton Group Norland other big game and goose. 580 acres cult. Realty Ltd., Saskatoon, SK. Full line of farm equipment and sawmill also available Reg Hertz, 306-865-7469. LAND FOR LEASE, RM of Turtle River: FOR SALE - RM #395: S1/2 of 11-45-08 SE-25-49-19-W3, 57 cult. acres and 98 W2, 320 acres; S1/2 of 12-45-08 W2, 311 acres native rangeland with creek; acres; part of NW 11-45-08 W2, 84 acres; NE-25-49-19-W3, 105 cult. acres and 40 Part of NE 11-45-08 W2, 55 acres; NW acres native rangeland. For more info., 36-44-08 W2, 157 acres; SE 33-44-08 W2, terms, and conditions call 306-446-2379 78 acres; SW 03-45-08 W2, 120 acres. For or 306-441-6592. All written offers be submitted by April 25, 2017 to Box 694, North more info. call 306-889-4329. Battleford, SK., S9A 2Y9 BY TENDER: RM of ARM RIVER #252, SW 25-27-27 W2. Highest or any tender not LAND FOR SALE: RM of Moose Range necessarily accepted. Please submit tend- #486, SW-08-52-11 W2, 160 acres, power ers to: Box 459, Davidson, SK., S0G 1A0 & well on site. Email offers: jbdt@shaw.ca

TO BE MOVED: Bungalow, 24x40’, North Home windows, steel insulated doors, fresh air wood burning fireplace, laminate flooring living and kitchen, needs shingles. WANTED: ORGANIC, HEATED or FEED Taking offers til April 30th. 306-682-3581, FARMLAND FOR SALE in Kipling, SK. area, QUALITY FLAX and feed peas. Call: Humboldt, SK. RM 124. 7 quarters with 1000 cult. acres, 204-379-2451, St. Claude, MB. 1400 sq. ft. home w/double att. garage, TIMBER FRAMES, LOG STRUCTURES nat. gas heat, built in 1995, heated shop, and Vertical Log Cabins. Log home refinquonset, seed cleaning plant including WANTED: ORGANIC LENTILS, peas and chickpeas. Stonehenge Organics, Assini- ishing and chinking. Certified Log Builder weigh scale and ample grain storage (21 with 38 years experience. Log & Timber bins total). 306-736-2850, 306-735-7575. boia, SK., 306-640-8600, 306-640-8437. Works, Delisle, SK., 306-717-5161, Email info@logandtimberworks.com Website at 8 QUARTERS GRAINLAND for RENT in RM Kellross 247. 5 mi. N. of Leross & Kelliher. RW ORGANIC IS BUYING spring wheat, www.logandtimberworks.com 306-736-3272. gtwillemse@gmail.com red winter wheat and feed wheat. Call 306-354-2660. CASH RENT: 6 quarters in 1 block, RM Kingsley #124, Kipling/Whitewood area. One quarter 7 miles from home residence may consider selling. 306-696-2957.

PASTURE LAND FOR SALE: 360 acres w/dugout, suitable for cattle or bison in RM of Mayfield No. 406, NE 25-41-11 W3 and SE 24-41-11 W3. Call 306-549-2449. RM CANWOOD #494, 3 quarters: Grain, 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 6 PM, Shellbrook, SK.

FFS- FUCHS FARM SUPPLY is proud announce that we are the new Farm Aid Manufacturing Dealer for Sask. Stocking mix wagons and a full supply of parts. 306-762-2125, Vibank, SK. www.fuchs.ca FFS- FUCHS FARM SUPPLY is your partner in agriculture stocking mixer, cutter, feed wagons and bale shredders and industry leading Rol-Oyl cattle oilers. 306-762-2125, Vibank, SK. www.fuchs.ca

58 YEAR OLD Cowboy Rancher wanting to meet attractive, fit female for long term relationship. Please send pictures and tell me about yourself. Box 5596, c/o The Western Producer, Saskatoon, SK S7K 2C4

PAYSEN LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT INC. We manufacture an extensive line of cattle handling and feeding equipment including squeeze chutes, adj. width alleys, crowding tubs, calf tip tables, maternity pens, gates and panels, bale feeders, Bison equipment, Texas gates, steel water troughs, rodeo equipment and garbage incinerators. Distributors for El-Toro electric branders and twine cutters. Our squeeze chutes and headgates are now avail. with a neck extender. Ph 306-796-4508, email: ple@sasktel.net Web: www.paysen.com

FARMER 51, never married, looking for a younger woman preferably with son/kids to be a special part of my life and farm in NW SK. Don’t be shy, privacy assured. Much appreciated if you could please reply with recent photo, phone # and a brief description of yourself to: Box 5598, c/o The Western Producer, Saskatoon, SK, S7K 2C4

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 boZAK’S AGRICULTURAL BUILDINGS: Cattle nus. Prepay for 3 weeks and get 2 weeks free! shelter and barn packages. Call 1-800-782-0794. 306-225-2288 or www.zaksbuilding.com to request a farm building quote today! CATTLE SHELTER PACKAGES or built on site. For early booking call SHARE YOUR LIFE, as it’s meant to be! 1-800-667-4990 or visit our website: Find a sincere relationship with our help. Candlelight Matchmakers. Confidential, www.warmanhomecentre.com rural, photos/profiles to selected matches. STEEL VIEW MFG. Self-standing panels, Local, affordable. Serving MB, SK, NW-ON. windbreaks, silage/hay bunks, feeder pan- candlelightmatchmakers@gmail.com els, sucker rod fence posts. Custom or- 204-343-2475. ders. Call Shane 306-493-2300, Delisle, SK. www.steelviewmfg.com DO YOU KNOW an amazing single guy who shouldn’t be? Camelot IntroducSVEN ROLLER MILLS. Built for over 40 tions has been successfully matching peoyears. PTO/elec. drive, 40 to 1000 bu./hr. ple for over 22 years. In-person interviews Example: 300 bu./hr. unit costs $1/hr. to by Intuitive Matchmaker in MB and SK. run. Rolls peas and all grains. We regroove www.camelotintroductions.com or phone and repair all makes of mills. Call Apollo 306-978-LOVE (5683). Machine 306-242-9884, 1-877-255-0187. www.apollomachineandproducts.com WOULD YOU love to marry a rancher? 2002 521DXT CASE payloader w/grapple Looking for a fit country gal who would fork. Call 306-773-1049 or 306-741-6513, enjoy a farm life. Successful North Central Alberta cattle/grain rancher, 53 yrs., 5’10, Swift Current, SK. fit, loves outdoors, sports, fishing, rodeos, HI-HOG CATTLE SQUEEZE. Call golf and travel. Tell me all about yourself 306-773-1049 or 306-741-6513, Swift and include a photo. Please reply to: Current, SK. greatcatch@mymts.net

GRANT TWEED FARM AGENT

Planning to sell your farm? The demand for MB. farmland remains strong with local buyers as well those from outside the province. Contact me now & we can arrange to have your farm shown to these serious Buyers.

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FOR SALE BY TENDER: 80.26 acresStephenfield property. 50 acres arable sandy loam soil w/the remainder in bush and yardsite. Modern 1336 sq. ft. bi-level home built in 1976. Rural water-line. 80x40’ steel quonset/cement floor, 20x40’ barn and 43x24’ shop. 6 steel bins. Legal: Pt of NE-20-6-6W. Tenders will be considered for: 1) The entire property, 2) Yardsite and 10 acres. 3) 70 acres without yardsite. Details: www.remaxadvantage.ca Call or email Wayne, RE/MAX Advantage 204-745-3300, remaxwayne@mymts.net for viewing and tender applications. Closing date April 11, 2017 at 5 PM. Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

RM OF BIGGAR, $580,000. This acreage has 9.8 acres, a 3 bdrm, 2 bath home, dbl. att garage. The home has been 90% renovated inside & out over the past 2 years. 32x50’ heated shop with 3 bays. Back yard has 60x100’ metal clad pole shed, 33x66’ steel quonset and older 30x75’ wood straight wall 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.

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. 204-724-2438, visit online: www.taotao.us E-mail: rodsatvs@hotmail.com

FARMING CORPORATION FOR sale. 100% shares of Manitoba Farm Corp. Glenelg Farms Ltd. Shares incl. full line of machinery, and grain, potato and machinery storage. 820 acres of prime farmland N of ICE FISHING HUT SALE. Reg. $2200, sale Portage La Prairie. Add'l 930 acres may be $1695. While supplies last. Call offered. 204-856-6674, Macdonald, MB. 306-253-4343, toll free 1-800-383-2228. www.hold-onindustries.com 3 QUARTERS WITH YARDSITE: 477 acres in a block. Mixed farm, 300 arable acres. 2007 KEYSTONE EVEREST 36’ 5th wheel, 4 Fenced and cross fenced, 2 shallow wells., slide-outs, TV, fireplace, AC, queen bed, 40’x60’ machine shed, 34’x44’ pole shed, sleeps 4, large shower, lots of storage, exc barn, corrals, hay fence. 24’x32’ bungalow, $20,000. 403-931-3217, Millarville, AB. w/double attached garage. Located beside the Riding Mtn. National Park. Contact Karen Goraluk-Salesperson, 204-773-6797. NorthStar Insurance & Real Estate. MLS 2002 MONACO SIGNATURE Series diesel ®1701622. www.north-star.ca pusher with tag axle. Don Biette Land and Farm Equipment Auction, Monday April SELLING THROUGHOUT MANITOBA. 17th, 2017. Bienfait, SK. area. Visit: Local and foreign buyers are looking for www.mackauctioncompany.com for sale farms, ranches, rural and suburban proper- bill and photos or join our FB page. Phone ties, hobby farms, homes, acreages and 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815, Mack hunting land. Call Harold, 204-253-7373, Auction Co. PL 311962. Delta Real Estate. manitobafarms.ca 1995 FORD COACHMAN 19’, 73,000 miles, STEEP ROCK - 267 acres, 2 homes, excellent shape, c/w tow hitch and alloy $299,000; Winnipegosis - 1241 acre wheels. 306-842-3611, Weyburn, SK. ranch, plus 600 C/L, log home, large barn, highway frontage, $895,000; Portage N. 300 acres, good grainland; Lundar - 892 acre ranch, buildings, $400,000. Contact Harold, 204-253-7373, Delta Real Estate. PARTS FOR VINTAGE snowmobiles, 1990 and older. Call Don at 780-755-2258, Visit on-line at: haroldgoritz.ca Wainwright, AB. doncole@mcsnet.ca

TO BE MOVED: Cedar log house, the ever popular “Crusader” style home. 1458 sq. ft. w/open beam, vaulted ceiling. Greatly reduced for quick sale. Serious enquiries. Ph/text 306-867-1332, Outlook, SK. LAND FOR SALE - Kindersley RM #290: SW 27-28-24 W3 (25 ac. crop, 49 ac. hay), LOG AND TIMBER HOMES, Saskatoon, NW 27-28-24 W3 (160 acres crop land), SK. Visit www.backcountryloghomes.ca or NE 28-28-24 W3 (160 acres crop land), call 306-222-6558. SE 28-28-24 W3 (98 ac. crop, 21 ac. hay), SW 28-28-24 W3 (57 ac crop, 85 ac. hay), NW 28-28-24 W3 (160 acres crop land), NE 29-28-24 W3 (80 ac. crop, 15 ac. hay), SE 32-28-24 W3 (160 acres crop land), MEDALLION HOMES 1-800-249-3969 NW 35-28-24 W3 (80 acres crop land), Immediate delivery: New 16’ and 20’ East 1/2 of SW 35-28-24 W3 (80 ac. crop), modular homes; Also used 14’ and 16’ NE 10-29-24 W3 (160 acres crop land), homes. Now available: Lake homes. NE 26-28-25 W3, 40 ac. crop, 87 ac. hay), Medallion Homes, 306-764-2121, Prince NW 22-28-24 W3, (80 ac. house and shed, LAND FOR SALE: 2 quarters West of PluAlbert, SK. 7 acres tame hay). Call 306-463-3132, mas, MB. 319 acres (224 cultivated). NE Email: blkm@sasktel.net 1/4 of 14-16-13 & NW 1/4 of 14-16-13. Contact Tom 204-803-7128. JUST COMPLETED! BEAUTIFUL NEW RTM home. 1320 sq. ft. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, vaulted ceilings, front covered porch, premium finishes. $98,000. Additional info and pics for this home and other RTM’s avail: www.marvinhomes.ca Mitchell, MB. ZAK’S RTM HOMES and cottages, custom built, every time!! www.zaksbuilding.com or call our talented staff at 306-225-2288 to help design your new home. RTMS AND SITE built homes. Call 1-866-933-9595, or go online for pictures and pricing at: www.warmanhomes.ca

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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 FARMLAND AUCTION: 2 quarter sections Professional Realty Inc, Brandon, MB., of farmland in the RM of Benson #35, SE www.homelifepro.com 01-04-07 W2 and SW 01-04-07 W2. Don Biette land and farm equipment auction Monday April 17, 2017. Bienfait, SK. area. Visit www.mackauctioncompany.com for sale bill and photos or join our FB page. PASTURES AVAILABLE FOR grazing season Phone 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815 2016. Small or large group. References MACK Auction Co. PL 311962. available. Ph. 306-937-3503, Cando, SK. 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 Read the latest ag news on Hwy. #35; 160 acres w/large home, 3 on your smartphone…anytime. car heated garage, large shop, horse barn, plenty of water, 20 min. NE of Regina.; Near Pilot Butte, 80 acre development Download the app at land; 90+ acres, Hwy. #11, 7 mi. North of agreader.ca/mbc Saskatoon, development; RM Perdue, 2 quarters W. of Saskatoon on Hwy #14; 2 miles East of Balgonie Hwy. #1, 145 acre MULCHING- TREES, BRUSH, Stumps. development land. Brian Tiefenbach Call today 306-933-2950. Visit us at: 306-536-3269, Colliers Int., Regina, SK. www.maverickconstruction.ca www.collierscanada.com

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CERT. ALFALFA and GRASSES. Elie, MB. CERT. CANTATE CANARY SEED. HighFree delivery. Dyck Forages & Grasses Ltd. est yielding available variety. Hansen Seeds, 306-465-2525 or 306-861-5679, 1-888-204-1000 www.dyckseeds.com Yellow Grass, SK. jsh2@sasktel.net CERT. INOCULATED ALFALFA. Maurice NEW CERTIFIED CDC Calvi, CDC Bastia, Wildeman, 306-365-7802, Lanigan, SK. CDC Togo. Itchless. Very good condition. 306-843-2934, Wilkie, SK. www.herle.ca

BESCO GRAIN LTD. Buying all varieties of mustard. Also canary and some other speHYBRID AND OPEN-POLLINATED canola cialty crops. 204-745-3662, Brunkild, MB varieties. Certified #1 Synergy (Polish), Dekalb, Rugby. Phone Fenton Seeds, MUSTARD SEED FOR SALE! Looking for off grade mustard, lentils or chickpeas. Cus306-873-5438, Tisdale, SK. tom color sorting of all types of crops. Ackerman Ag Services, 306-638-2282, Chamberlain, SK. CERT. GLAS FLAX. Dudgeon Seeds, 204-246-2357, Darlingford, MB. CERT. #1 CDC GLAS flax. 204-683-2367, JAMES FARMS FOR QUALITY SEED. 204-773-6389, Foxwarren, MB. Brandon, Cardale, Faller and Penhold Wheat. Summit and Souris oats, Haymaker CERT. GLAS, CDC Sorrel, CDC Bethune Forage Oats. Tradition Barley, Glas flax, flax. Trawin Seeds, Melfort, SK., McLeod RR2 and Barker R2xtend Soy306-752-4060. www.trawinseeds.ca beans. Forage Seeds, Various Canola and Sunflower Seed Varieties. Custom ProCERTIFIED CDC SORREL. Van Burck cessing, seed treating, inoculating. DelivSeeds, 306-863-4377, Star City, SK. ery is available. Early payment discounts. www.vanburckseeds.ca Call 204-222-8785 or 1-866-283-8785 CERTIFIED #1 CDC Sorrel, AAC Bravo. Winnipeg, email djames@jamesfarms.com Fenton Seeds, 306-873-5438, Tisdale, SK. REG. AND CERT. #1 BETHUNE flax, 98% germ., Triffid-free. Sandercock Seed Farm, 306-334-2958, Balcarres, SK. CERTIFIED AAC BRAVO, CDC Sorrel. COMMON 2-ROW MALT barley, high Yauck Seed Farm 306-484-4555 Govan, SK germ., low disease, cleaned, $5 per bushel CERTIFIED #1 CDC Sanctuary flax, high Ph Bernie 306-422-8407, St. Louis, SK. germination. Don Schmeling, Riceton, SK., COMMON #1 SEED OATS, cleaned, 99% 306-530-1052. germ. Lepp Seeds Ltd. 306-254-4243, Hepburn, SK. OATS FOR SEEDS, 98% germ., 94% vigour, 2% fus. Call 306-867-7716, Outlook, SK. MALT ACCEPTABLE 2-ROW barley seed, germ., 0% fusarium/graminearum. CERT CDC Blackstrap (early); CDC Super- 98% jet; CDC Jet. High germs. Martens Charo- 306-893-7068, Paynton, SK. lais & Seed, 204-534-8370, Boissevain, MB OATS, 98% germination. call Wayne CONVENTIONAL SOYBEANS: AAC Edward, 306-248-7720, St. Walburg, SK. OAC Prudence - Certified, Reg., Fdn. Not glyphosate tolerant. Big Dog Seeds, 306-483-2963, Oxbow, SK. TOP QUALITY ALFALFA, variety of grasses REG., CERT. MCLEOD R2Y soybean, early and custom blends, farmer to farmer. Gary season, high yield. Custom treating Waterhouse 306-874-5684, Naicam, SK. available. Call for early order and bulk discount pricing. Visa, MC, FCC financing. QUALITY SEEDS AT reasonable prices. Certified & Common #1: Alfalfa, Clover, LLSEEDS.CA, 306-530-8433, Lumsden, SK. Grasses, etc. Excellent purity and germ. HAVE WET FIELDS? Try Faba beans! Cert. Many Pickseed products on hand. Certified CDC Snowdrop, small seed, zero tannin. hybrid brome grass & various specialty for306-843-2934, Wilkie, SK. www.herle.ca age seeds available. Free periodic delivery to many Sask. locations. Richard Walcer, 306-752-3983 anytime. Melfort, SK. CERTIFIED CDC MARBLE, dark speckled ALFALFA, TIMOTHY, Brome, Clover, hay lentils. Call Grant, Greenshields Seeds, and pasture blends, millet seed, Crown, Red Prozo. 204-685-2376, Austin, MB. 306-746-7336, 306-524-4339, Semans, SK CERTIFIED #1 CDC Impala (small red) $28/ACRE, CATT CORN, open pollinated Clearfield. Fenton Seeds, 306-873-5438, corn seed. Lower cost alternative for grazing and silage. 7-9’ tall leafy plants, 8-10” Tisdale, SK. cobs, early maturing 2150 CHUs. Seed CERT. #1 CDC Maxim red, 98% germ., produced in MB. for over 10 yrs. High nuCDC Improve green, 96% germ. Don tritional value and palatability. Delivery available. 204-723-2831, Check us out on Schmeling, Riceton, SK., 306-530-1052. Facebook at: Catt Corn CERT. #1 CDC IMPULSE CL red lentil. Highest yielding Clearfield red lentil Call ALFALFAS/ CLOVERS/ GRASSES, hay 306-465-2525, 306-861-5679 Hansen blends and pasture blends. Custom blends no charge. Free delivery. Dyck Forages & Seeds, Yellow Grass SK. jsh2@sasktel.net Grasses Ltd., Elie, MB, 1-888-204-1000. NEW CERT. CDC Proclaim CL red lentil Visit us at www.dyckseeds.com 306-843-2934, Wilkie, SK. www.herle.ca YELLOW BLOSSOM SWEET CLOVER seed, CERT. #1 CDC Proclaim (small red), CDC 99.5% pure, low price. Delivered MB and Marble (French green). Call Ardell Seeds SK. Call Rick Smylski, 204-638-7732. Ltd., 306-668-4415, Vanscoy, SK. COMMON ALFALFA SEED, creep and tapLABRECQUE SEED FARMS has Cert. CDC root varieties, cleaned and bagged. Impulse red lentils; Cert. CDC Amarillo 306-963-7833, Imperial, SK. yellow peas. 306-222-5757, Saskatoon, SK GROWER DIRECT. Brome Grass, Timothy, Cicer Milkvetch, Alfalfa, Yellow Clover custom blends. Delivery available. Phone 306-342-4290, 306-342-7688, Glaslyn, SK. CERT. REG. FDN. CDC Impulse and CDC Proclaim red lentil seed. Higher yielding than Maxim. Volume and cash discounts. Please text or call Jeff at Sopatyk Seed ALFALFA, CLOVER, BROMEGRASS, TimoFarms, 306-227-7867, Aberdeen, SK. thy, wheat grass. Trawin Seeds, Melfort, Email: jeffsopatyk@me.com SK., 306-752-4060. www.trawinseeds.ca

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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 COMMON GREEN PEA, good standing variety, 94% germ., powdery mildew resistant, bin run, $10 per bushel! 306-335-2777, Abernethy, SK. SMALL RED LENTILS, 93% germ, 92% cold InVigor, no disease. 306-483-7322. Frobisher, SK.

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TAME HAY FOR SALE, mostly grass, CHECK OUT OUR parts specials at 1500 lb. bales, $60/bale or 4¢/lb. Delivery www.Maximinc.Com/parts or call Maxim available. 204-730-3139, Glenboro, MB. Truck & Trailer, 1-888-986-2946. 190+ GREENFEED ROUND bales, 2015, netwrapped, 1500 lbs. plus, no rain, $45 MODEL 387 FOLEY circular saw filer; 310 Foley Sparton saw grinder; 359 trip hamper bale. Call 204-851-2101, Virden, MB. mer for saw setting; Rockwell 12” HD plan36 ROUND ALFALFA BALES, 3rd cut, er. 306-283-4745, Langham, SK. RFV 152; 200 alfalfa med. sq., 3x3x8, 2nd cut, RFV 125. 204-823-0521, Morden, MB. HAULING 45 TONNES OF HAY on ea. of 2 identical Super B units. 48 large round bales; or 78- 3x4 squares; or 120- 3x3 squares per load. Receive up to 10% volume discount depending on volume. Ph/tx Hay Vern 204-729-7297, Brandon, MB. TOP QUALITY GRASS HAY for sale, shedded, can deliver, 306-501-9204 ask for Paul. Belle Plain Colony, Belle Plain, SK. EXCELLENT 2016 HAY, large rounds, $40/bale GST included. Phone Brian 306-531-3382, Craven, SK. ROUND ALFALFA/GRASS MIXED hard core, 5x6, average 1450 lbs., 3.5¢/lb. 306-736-2445, 306-577-7351, Kipling, SK.

SHAVINGS: Cattle Feedlot/horse/poultry bedding. Bulk pricing and delivery available. Vermette Wood Preservers, Spruce Home, SK. 1-800-667-0094. Email info@vwpltd.com View www.vwpltd.com HORSE QUALITY HAY bales - Rounds and small square, grass or alfalfa. Call 306-290-8806, Dundurn, SK.

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J&J BOOT DAIRY, OUTLOOK, SK. is looking for an experienced full-time Dairy Herdsperson. Duties: Monitor health, recognize and treat health problems, includes hoof trimming; proper feeding; carry out breeding and AI; calving, knowledge of dairy cattle record keeping, (DHI, CQM). Maintain quality control of production records; perform general farm duties, milking. Have at least 1 year dairy experience. Post secondary diploma. Wage starting at $18 per hour. Please email 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 deRIVER VALLEY SPECIALTY FARMS: pending on experience. Ph. 306-295-7473. Seeking Farm Labourers for agricultural operation located in the Bagot area. Gen- PERMANENT POSITION for an experieral farm duties will include: Operating enced farm equipment operator on comand maintaining farm equipment; Shop mercial grain and seed farm in Shaunovon, maintenance; And other farm duties relat- SK. Duties consist of running large modern ed to the production of vegetables and farm machinery used in the production of grains. Applicants must be able to work field crops. Winter work involves mainteoutdoors in a variety of weather condi- nance of equipment, working around a tions. Some knowledge of irrigation sys- seed plant and grain hauling. Housing is tems and equipment will be beneficial. As provided in the town of Shaunovon. Wages well, applicant must be able to work well and health benefits negotiable at the time with others in a team-leading capacity and of interview. Contact 306-297-2563 or efluency in Spanish will be an asset. Posi- mail resume to: girodatseeds@sasktel.net tions will be permanent, full-time, wages $16/hour. Please send resumes by email to: admin@rivervalleyfarms.ca or in writing to: Box 33, Bagot, MB. R0H 0E0. FARM MECHANIC/WELDER WANTED FARM LABOURER REQUIRED for livestock immediately for our busy cattle operation operation. Duties include: operating, main- 45 min. SE of Regina. Will pay well for taining seeding & harvesting equip. Smoke experience. Please apply by email to free enviro., $17/hr. Housing avail. Lyle youngslandc@gmail.com Tyvan, SK., Lumax, 204-525-2263, Swan River, MB. 306-263-3232.

ALFALFA BROME HAY, hard core round bales, 1350 lbs. Call 306-463-3132 or cell: 306-460-7837, Kindersley, SK. 1000 ROUND ALFALFA/GRASS bales; Also slough hay bales. Made with JD 569, net wrapped. 306-867-7716, Outlook, SK. GREENFEED BARLEY, big round, twine wrapped, hard core bales, good quality, $60/bale. 306-867-8418 or 306-867-7632, Outlook, SK. ROUND BALE PICKING and hauling, small or large loads. Travel anywhere. Also hay for sale. 306-291-9658, Vanscoy, SK. 1000 BROME/ALFALFA 5x6 bales, $60 per bale. Fillmore/ Griffin, SK. area. Ph Gerald 306-861-7837. LARGE ROUND ALFALFA brome mixed hay. Call 306-764-6372, Prince Albert, SK.

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SEED BARLEY & WHEAT, some low VOM Price depends on volume and location. Contact Gerald Friesen 204-822-3633 or 204-362-0678, Morden, MB. FEED BARLEY: $3 bin run delivered within POTABLE WATER TANKS- Plastic: 1000 100 kms. of Raymore, SK. Minimum 1000 imp. gal. $800; 1500 imp. gal., $1100. 1-888-907-9182. www.agshield.com bushels. Call 306-746-7205. STORAGE TANKS - 5000 US WANTED: FEED GRAIN, barley, wheat, FERTILIZER $3000; 6000 US gal., $3600. Pick up peas, green or damaged canola. Phone gal., at factory. Ph 306-253-4343 while supplies Gary 306-823-4493, Neilburg, SK. last. www.hold-onindustries.com WANTED: FEED BARLEY Buffalo Plains FERTILIZER STORAGE TANKS. 11,000 US Cattle Company is looking to purchase gal., $6500 pick up at factory or $7000 barley. For pricing and delivery dates, call free freight to farm. 1-800-383-2228 Kristen 306-624-2381, Bethune, SK. www.hold-onindustries.com 306-253-4343

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

KORNUM WELL DRILLING, farm, cottage and acreage wells, test holes, well rehabilitation, witching. PVC/SS construction, expert workmanship and fair pricing. 50% government grant now available. Indian Head, SK., 306-541-7210 or 306-695-2061

U-DRIVE TRACTOR TRAILER Training, 30 years experience. Day, 1 and 2 week upgrading programs for Class 1A, 3A and MAGNUM FABRICATING LTD. For all air brakes. One on one driving instructions. your fuel tank needs ULC certified for 306-786-6600, Yorkton, SK. ROUND ALFALFA/ALFALFA GRASS solid Canada and USA and Transport Canada core greenfeed 5x6 JD hay bales for sale. DOT certified fuel tanks. Your No. 1 fuel safe solution. 306-662-2198, Maple Creek, Call 306-237-4582, Perdue, SK. SK. www.magnumfabricating.com NO RAIN HAY, 600 bales 1st and 2nd cut alfalfa Timothy; 400 Timothy grass round bales, 1600 lbs. Volume discount. 204-742-3672, 403-288-7168, Ethelbert, TARPCO, SHUR-LOK, MICHEL’S sales, service, installations, repairs. Canadian FARM EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN Do you • Competitive Prices MB. ejpcalgary@telus.net company. We carry aeration socks and enjoy working with machinery, solving • Prompt Movement 49 ROUND BALES- SILAGE: mixture grain bags. Also electric chute openers for mechanical problems and having variety in your work? Permanent position in beautiful Timothy, Wheat and Millet, $23/bale. Call grain trailer hoppers. 1-866-663-0000. • Spring Thrashed SW Ontario. Duties include machinery and 204-372-6057, Fisher Branch, MB. grain storage maintenance as well as truck“ON FARM PICK UP” ing. AZ or DZ license and working at 100 LARGE ROUND bales, Timothy and 1-877-250-5252 alfalfa, approx 1400 lbs, very good quality, TIRES AND RIMS: 80/80R38’s, 10 bolt, heights req'd. Competitive wages. Contact 11.25 bolt circle, $1150/ea.; 480/80R38 Kate: kjprocter@gmail.com 519-887-9206 shedded. Call 204-886-2960, Teulon, MB. tires only, $750; 18.4x26 12 ply c/w 10 bolt rim, 11.25 bolt circle, $999. Call BROME & ALFALFA Hay bales, 5x6, Inc. LOOKING FOR HEAD SORTER: Applica1200-1400 lbs. Can deliver, $45/bale. 1-888-907-9182. www.agshield.com tions are now being accepted for the posi204-324-9300, 204-324-7622, Altona, MB. MR. TIRE CORP. For all your semi and tion of Head Sorter at the Interlake Cattlemen’s Co-op at Ashern in central half ton tire needs call Mylo 306-921-6555 38 ROUND HAY BALES 1st cut alfalfa Manitoba. Position is for Tuesdays & mix, $25 each. 9 round bales 2nd cut pure Serving all of Saskatchewan. during our regular sales. Du• 2 and 6 row Malt Barley alfalfa, $30 each. Phone 204-882-2356, COMBINE WORLD can provide dual solu- Wednesdays ties to include: Sorting cattle; Overseeing Ste Agathe, MB. • 15.0+ protein Hard Red tions for a multitude of agricultural equip- other sorters; And listing cattle. The sucSpring Wheat and 11.5 Call us now for pricing and cessful candidate must have good animal APPROX. 100 HAY BALES, 1200 to 1300 ment! husbandry skills, previous experience sortProtein Winter Wheat lbs., $22 per bale. Call 204-243-2642, Pop- availability! 1-800-667-4515. ing cattle and good interpersonal skills. lar Point, MB • Feed Wheat, Barley, TIRES TIRES TIRES! Radial, Bias, New, Job to commence immediately. CompetiUsed. 20.8x42, 18.4x42, 20.8x38, 18.4x38, wages negotiable depending on expeCorn and Pea’s 100 ROUND tame hay bales, 1200 lbs., no 20.8R34, 18.4x34, 900/60R32, 800/65R tive rience. For more info. call Kirk Kiesman rain, $37 ea; 100 canary grass bales, 1200 32, 24.5x32, 18.4x30, 23.1x30, 16.9x28, or Interlake Cattlemen’s Farm Pick up Available lbs., no rain, $31 ea; 2005 Silverado Spe- 28Lx26, 18.4x26, 19.5Lx24. Semis, skid 204-768-0019, Box 599, Ashern, MB. R0C 0E0. To cial Edition Crewcab, 1/2 ton, 1 owner, steers. Best price and value guaranteed! Co-op, be considered for this position please fully loaded, 248,000 kms, not safetied, www.combineworld.com 1-800-667-4515 email resume to: kkiesman@gmail.com or matt@seed-ex.com $4000; 7’ Farm King 3 PTH snowblower, fax to: icca@mymts.net Visit our website $1100 OBO. 204-767-2208 Silver Ridge MB 23.1-30 TIRES ON Case rims with fluid; at: www.ashernauctionmart.com Best pricing, Best option, 4490 tractor for parts, engine 5100 hrs., Best Service LARGE ROUND ALFALFA BROME less wheels. 306-753-7810, Primate, SK. BALES. Call 204-859-2724, Rossburn, MB. SASAKATCHEWAN GRAIN FARM seekHEATED WHEAT FOR SALE: 13.5% proNEVER USED: 4- 20.8x42 tire extensions ing energetic souls for seasonal or full tein 5¢/lb or 3$/bu. Contact MJ Panas LONG LAKE TRUCKING, two units, custom complete for Ford/NH or Vers. tractors, time roles. 306-776-2510, Rouleau, SK. hay hauling. 306-567-7100, Imperial, SK. 204-268-2270, Beausejour, MB. Call 306-893-7068, Paynton, SK. Email: candice_zinn@hotmail.com

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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.

ROUND WHEAT STRAW bales and greenfeed oat bales, all net wrapped. Phone/text 306-291-9395, Langham, SK.

LACKAWANNA PRODUCTS CORP. Buyers and sellers of all types of feed grain and grain by-products. Contact Bill Hajt or Christopher Lent at 306-862-2723. clent@lpctrade.com bhajt@lpctrade.com

NUVISION COMMODITIES is currently purchasing feed barley, wheat, peas and milling oats. 204-758-3401, St. Jean, MB.

FULL-TIME PERMANENT POSITION available on 700 cow/calf operation in the Central part of the Interlake area, MB. We’re looking for an individual or preferably a couple to become the leading force in our operation. Individuals must be honest, self-motivated and personable while willing to adapt and learn the operation. Duties would include: Calving; Haying; Moving/monitoring cattle pastures; Fencing; Winter feeding; and General maintenance. A Class 5 license is required with Class 1 license an asset. Applicants should have experience with the operation of John Deere equipment. Ability to maintain equipment would be an asset as well as cattle experience. Salary to be negotiated depending on experience. A bonus system dependant on calving numbers is also in place. On-site housing located at the work location is available which can house one individual, a couple or a family. For the right individual or individuals training can also be provided. Please send resume (or info requests) to: playcross@yahoo.ca

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 communicate effectively with elected officials, government bureaucrats, business and industry leaders as well as the general public; 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; Experience with munisoft software; Councils are willing to train the successful candidate. This office is a joint office between 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 subdivision. The Village of Loon Lake has a 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.

AGRICULTURAL HELICOPTER PILOT Jet Ranger: Duties of position are to make agricultural aerial application with helicopter on farms in western Canada. Basic supervising and record keeping of jobs, loading helicopter and spraying jobs. Provincial pesticide licence will be required but can be obtained in house prior to commencement of work. 400 hrs minimum required, with 200 hrs min. experience performing agricultural row crop spraying. Turbine time is an asset. Experience operating SatLock or AgNav GPS required. Must be insurable through our insurance company. This is a season position based in Leask SK., working in the northern Saskatchewan agricultural areas. Duration of work from approximately June 10th to October 5th. Dates may fluctuate slightly. Training and familiarization required prior to commencement of these start and end dates. English language proficiency required. This is a full time seasonal position working 40 hours per week, minimum of $40/hr plus holiday pay. Bonuses based on performance. Workers compensation provided. Accommodations and vehicle provided. Please contact by sending resume and hrs of experience breakdown by email to: provjobs@provincialhelicopters.com Suitable candidates will be contacted back It doesn’t get any better than this. Prepay by email or by phone, so please include your ad for 3 weeks and get 2 weeks free! Call today! 1-800-782-0794. that information in your resume.

FULL TIME POSITION available on a larger grain farm, duties to include planting, spraying, harvesting, and hauling grain. Must have Class 1, and previous farm exp. FAVEL TRANSPORTATION NOW HIRING! Housing with utilities available. Dwayne & Currently seeking lease and owner operators! Our fleet travels throughout Canada Kim Farms, 204-748-8156, Elkhorn, MB. and the United States specializing in the of livestock, bulk, and refrigerat2 SEASONAL FARM MACHINERY operators transport required. Must be able to operate grain ed commodities. Call 306-692-8488 Ext.4 cart, tandem grain truck, FWA tractor w/rockpicker, 4 WD tractor for harrowing. Also manual labour for upkeep of leafcutter bees and general servicing of equipment. May 1 to October 31. $15-$18/hr. EXPERIENCED CAMP COOK, baker, salad 101008187 SK Ltd., 303 Frontier Trail, Box maker, sandwich artist, clerk and house372, Wadena, SK., S0A 4J0. Fax: keeper looking for work in the camp 306-338-3733, phone: 306-338-7561 or and/or hunting/fishing lodge industry. Healthy, mature, hardworking and easy email: cfehr9860@hotail.com going individual available asap. Call FULL-TIME RANCH HAND wanted for 780-430-1279 or 780-955-6986. cow/calf operation and caring for draft horses. Experience handling livestock and operating tractors and hay equipment an asset. Between Regina and Moose Jaw. Call: 306-731-2821 or 306-596-0507.

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WANTED: EXPERIENCED FARM HELP on grain farm near Regina, SK. Class 1 an asset. Wage up to $30/hr. depending on experience. Housing available. 306-550-8538 FARM AND RANCH HAND WANTED Immediately. Located in southern Sask. Start date April 1st. Room and board available. Call 306-537-2624. WANTED: EQUIPMENT OPERATORS for spring seeding, April 15th - June 1st. Possibility of full-time for the right candidate. Call Mike 306-469-7741, Big River, SK. EXPERIENCED FARM HELP wanted for mixed grain farm for spring seeding. Phone 306-297-3209, Shaunavon, SK.

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