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rowing Forward 2 will transform into the Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP) next year with some changes to the existing Business Risk Management (BRM) programs, the federal and provincial agriculture ministers agreed at their annual summer meeting July 19-21. The ministers also agreed to calls from farm groups for a full See Farm support on page 6 »

Southern Manitoba is among the few places on the Prairies to experience both heavy crops and heavy rains. Fields further west are withering under drought conditions. See pg. 3 for more information on Glacier FarmMedia’s director of weather and market information recent crop tour. photo: jeannette greaves

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A finisher barn in the Altona/Gretna region was confirmed PEDv positive July 14 By Alexis Stockford Co-operator staff

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orcine epidemic diarrhea (PEDv) has been confirmed west of the Red River for the first time after a farm in the Altona/Gretna region tested positive for the virus July 14. Dr. Glen Duizer of Manitoba’s Chief Veterinary Office (CVO) said the barn was exposed after a shipment of pigs from a farm that was later confirmed PEDv positive. The shipped animals later tested positive for the virus. “It’s v e r y u n f o r t u n a t e,”

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Manitoba Pork general manager Andrew Dickson said. “This happens. You can test and test.” Remedial measures are underway; operations within five kilometres have been notified and the site has been locked down, Dickson said. The western case adds a ninth

disease risk zone to the map. Five-kilometre buffer zones around infected farms have also clustered in the Steinbach area, near Niverville, St. Pierre-Jolys, and near the U.S.-Canada border south of Steinbach. As of July 19, a total of 59 PEDv cases have been reported in

Manitoba this year. An estimated 940,000 animals are under surveillance in disease risk areas, including 67,000 sows from 22 confirmed infected farms. Another 13 nurseries and 24 finisher operations are also fighting the virus. Cases jumped dramatically in mid-June, with 16 new cases identified in the ninth week of the outbreak.

Biosecurity Cleanup is underway on infected farms and tightened biosecurity is in place.

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t’s already known that farm kids are less prone to asthma, but a new study by immunologists from the University of Zurich has identified sialic acid found in farm animals as the reason. A university release said this substance is widespread in vertebrates and therefore in many farm animals, but missing in the human organism. It said an environment that is not highly hygienic has a positive effect on the development of the immune system, as it learns not to react to harmless materials, as is the case with allergies. Microbes that occur in higher amounts and greater diversity on farms protect farm children from allergies and asthma. The release said about 30 per cent of children have allergies, with the exception of farm children among whom the disease is increasing less dramatically than in the case of their friends who live in the same village, but not on a farm. “Early childhood contact with animals and the consumption of food of animal origin seem to regulate the inflammatory reactions of the immune system,” Remo Frei of the Swiss Institute of Allergy and Asthma Research said in the release. A study of more than 1,000 children tested for the presence of the Neu5Gc antibody related to asthma occurrence in

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European children. “Farm children have many more antibodies against Neu5Gc in their blood — and children with more antibodies suffered considerably less from asthma,” Frei said.

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Farmers watch markets rally as crops wither Weather and market analyst Bruce Burnett took a first-hand look at crops across the West BY LAURA RANCE Editorial Director / Langham, Sask.

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‘Keep it Clean’ to protect grain markets The major western Canadian grain companies have identified five pesticides they don’t want used on the crops they buy BY ALLAN DAWSON Co-operator staff

ith harvest approaching, western Canadian f a r m e r s a re b e i n g reminded to avoid trade disruptions by “Keeping it (crops) Clean” from pesticide residues. Even though a pesticide is registered for use in Canada it might not have been approved in an importing country, which means there’s no acceptable level of residue. With that in mind members of the Western Grain Elevator Association ( WGEA), which consists of Western Canada’s major grain companies, won’t buy crops in the new 2017-18 crop year starting Aug. 1 that have been treated with the following products: • Chlormequat (Manipulator plant growth regulator) on wheat or any other cereal. • Quinclorac (including Clever Dry Flow Herbicide) on canola. • Metconazole (including Quash fungicide) on canola. • Fluoxastrobin (including Evito fungicide) on soybeans. • Benzovindiflupyr (Solatenol) (including Elatus Co-Pack or Trivapro Co-Pack fungicide) on soybeans. • Saflufenacil (Heat LQ) used pre-harvest on wheat, durum, barley and flax. ( These five pesticides are listed in the Declaration o f E l i g i b i l i t y f o r De l i ve r y form farmers must sign before delivering grain to an elevator.) The prohibition isn’t new. A list of the pesticides grain companies didn’t want used this growing season was sent to pesticide retailers in the spring. In addition, an elect r o n i c p o s t c a rd w a s s e n t to some farmers listing the “Products of concern for the 2017 growing season.”

Glyphosate concern Farmers are also being urged to follow label directions, including rates and timing, to avoid exceeding permitted residue levels. That includes glyphosate, Cereals Canada’s website says. “Glyphosate has come under increased scrutiny, when compared to other pesticides, due to recent media attention generated by those who do not support the use of pesticides for any reason,” Cereals Canada’s website says. “Unlike

many products applied in fall, applying glyphosate when kernels are too green — 30 per cent moisture or above — can result in residues that are greater than the maximum allowable limit.” Farmers can reduce glyphosate residues by following label directions, which include not applying glyphosate to cereals when kernels are 30 per cent moisture or greater in the least mature areas of the field. Farmers should also abide by the pre-harvest interval. “Some customers have contract limitations on fall application of glyphosate,” Cereals Canada says. “Talk to your grain buyers to ensure they know what crop protection products you intend to use, and to confirm that none of these products will cause concern for export or domestic customers.” Farmers can get more information on preventing pesticide residues on cereals, canola and pulse crops at the Keeping it Clean website http://keepingitclean.ca. Pulse crops are more complex with some pesticides being allowed on some pulses and not others. Find detailed information on that at the Keeping it Clean website or go directly to: www.pulsecanada. com and search for ‘bulletin.’ The Manitoba Wheat and Barley Growers Association (MWBGA) issued a news release July 19 reminding farmers to “properly declare the commodity they are delivering in order to protect Canada’s domestic and export markets.” “We are raising awareness of these resources as the harvest season approaches to ensure individual producers are safeguarded, and that the wheat and barley grown in Manitoba will meet all end-user requirements, domestically and internationally,” MWBGA president Fred Greig said. “We also encourage farmers to talk with their grain buyers to know the requirements for market acceptance and to obtain details for the Declaration of Eligibility for Delivery form,” MWBGA vicechair Robert Misko said. Find the declaration at https://www.grainscanada. gc.ca/wheat-ble/ds-sd/decla ration/declaration-en.pdf. allan@fbcpublishing.com

f G l a c i e r Fa r m Me d i a weather and market analyst Bruce Burnett had to pick one word to sum up the state of the Prairie crop this summer, it would be “variable.” Burnett logged a 4,500-km crop tour across the Prairies in mid-July and reported in at the third annual Ag in Motion farm show about what he found. The situation in southern Saskatchewan through to Alberta is looking grim, with some fields already approaching the crop insurance writeoff phase, he told farmers who gathered in the MarketsFarm tent for his daily briefing. “Canola looks pretty bad. Durum is hanging in there, but not to the yield potential of last year,” Burnett said. But conditions are deteriorating with each day of dry skies and hot temperatures. “Last year we saw a high rate of abandonment; this year we are probably going to see about the same level of abandonment.” Central and northern Alberta crops are looking better, although they too need moisture. “We’re living off last year’s moisture, so crops are being impacted by that,” he said.

Burnett said the variability he saw in fields also applies to crop staging, with some fields clearly late, and suffering a hangover from last year’s prolonged harvest due to wet, snowy conditions. He even saw combines still at work pulling off the crop that was planted in the spring of 2016. Manitoba field conditions are by far the best on average. Farmers in this province were able to get their crops seeded in a more timely fashion and they were able to take advantage of the subsoil moisture. Overall, Burnett said Western Canada is looking at average to below-average yields, which is already creating some tension in the canola markets due to low carry-out stocks. Canola has risen 7.5 per cent since June. “But essentially the size of the crop is going to dictate how high prices are going to go,” he said. The big grains story is the Minneapolis spring wheat contract that has climbed 37 per cent since April as a drought wipes out crops in much of the U.S. spring wheat area. “They’ve just been drier and hotter than we have,” he said. Bu r n e t t s a i d w h i l e h e expects spring wheat prices to remain firm well into

the first quarter of 2018, he doesn’t expect a repeat of 2007-08 when prices rose to $25 per bushel. Carry-out stocks are low, but not as low as they were back then. The U.S. spr ing wheat carry-out this year is around 9 6 0 m i l l i o n b u s h e l s. In 2008, it was a third of that. Last week, the Minneapolis spring wheat price was US$1.41 over the hard red winter price. But he warned any crop that does come off in the droughty regions, will be high protein. So there is limited upside potential of protein. Burnett said farmers should also be keeping an eye on the Canadian dollar, which has appreciated against the U.S. dollar by about nine per cent since early May. Last week it was trading at $79.50. “Normally, that’s a negative thing for farmers in Western Canada,” he said. The low dollar has helped cushion Canadian farmers from the downturn in global grain prices. Its gain in value has already started to affect basis levels. Deteriorating crop conditions didn’t stop farmers from coming out to see the latest in agricultural innovation. The three-day farm show attracted more than 26,000 visitors. laura@fbcpublishing.com

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Less water, more grass

John Morriss is a former editor of the Manitoba Co-operator

Short lines get short shrift Excerpts of testimony by Lee Jebb, vice-president of Cando Rail Services in Brandon to the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry, June 15.

y message is that immediate, relative and absolute significant gains in greenhouse gas emissions resulting from the transport of goods and materials in Canada, including those produced in the agriculture and forestry sectors, can be made by shifting a portion of traffic to more greenhouse gas efficient transportation modes. To put it in perspective, rail is approximately five times as fuel efficient as trucks; water transit more so again. I’ll start with what I call an iceberg event facing the transportation sector and, by implication, the greenhouse gas reduction efforts of the government. To set the framework, understand that approximately 15 per cent to 20 per cent of originating rail traffic in Canada originates on short line railways. While I don’t have the support of statistical evidence, I suggest based on my knowledge of the sector that both agriculture and forestry are particularly intensive as short line customers. Many short line railways have a problem. Competing with government-sponsored roads and highways, short lines do not have the revenue-generating capacity to support the business case for capital infrastructure, investment and renewal. The implication is, at some point, as their capital infrastructure wears out, some short lines will be in a crisis, possibly ceasing operations. Their closure will possibly threaten the viability of industry located on their lines and would most certainly shift a large amount of traffic to trucking, further deteriorating and congesting public highway infrastructure and increasing greenhouse gas emissions. While it could be said I have a self-interest bias, I recommend the Canadian government adopt

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short line sustainability as both an economic and environmental imperative. Perhaps the Senate could use its resources to study the issue. On a related note, I’ll start to wrap up my comments with an opportunity to achieve system efficiencies in the rail sector benefiting shippers, short lines and Class 1 railways and, again, by implication, the greenhouse gas reduction goals of the federal government. Many short lines and some low-density Class 1 subdivisions are comprised of older, lighter track and bridge infrastructure that restricts the safe movement of traffic to a 263,000- or 286,000-pound loading, much less than the industry standard 286,000-pound loading. This means the traffic originating on a line with this restriction must pass through the whole system at the lower load limit. The implication is longer trains, more congested yards and decreased overall efficiency to move a tonne of product to destination. It hurts customers on short lines with higher associated transportation costs, and it hampers the efficiency of the entire transportation system because of the limitations of the first 10, 20 or 30 miles, and forces a 1,500-, 2,000-mile move at less than optimal capacity. It’s a complicated system with many factors at play. For example, if this group is on an agriculture focus, 263,000 for grain cars could be an issue as well. But there’s an opportunity here to address sustainability challenges on short lines, while at the same time improving overall system capacity and efficiency. I think there’s a win-win here. To close, after many years sharing our message in Ottawa and provincial capitals, we found that in both transportation and infrastructure policy, despite a strong case, short line railway infrastructure sustainability tends to often be an afterthought beyond recent prescriptive safetyrelated initiatives. Perhaps, with your interest and assistance, we can start to address this important issue.

July 1999

t was called the year of “The Big Wet” — in 1999 the normally dryish southwest corner of the province suffered repeated deluges which drowned almost a million acres of cropland. Unfortunately it was the precursor of more wet years. The bad news that week was that federal Agriculture Minister Lyle Vanclief had told Manitoba Minister Harry Enns that there would be no special assistance, and farmers would have to rely on the AIDA (Agricultural Income Disaster Assistance) and NISA (Net Income Stabilization Administration) programs. That had displeased a crowd of about 2,200 who had gathered in Melita to demand more aid. The Southwest Regional Health Authority had assembled a disaster relief team of a social worker, psychiatric nurse and a project coordinator to help farmers manage the stress. There was also bad news in the cattle business — the U.S. Department of Commerce had issued a preliminary decision to impose anti-dumping duties averaging 4.73 per cent of value on all live cattle from Canada except breeding stock, costing exporters up to $50 per slaughter steer and $35 per heifer calf. Those animals could have been finished sooner if they had been fed at night, according to a report from a feeding trial at the Brandon Research Centre. Researchers fed one group of steers at 8 a.m. and another at 8 p.m. The evening diners finished after 112 days, 15 days before the early-morning eaters.

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Drainage decision reversed By Debbie Hysop Brandon — The province has appealed and won a landmark court case and again has jurisdiction over drainage works. In January, a Provincial Court judge ruled that drainage is a municipal, rather than provincial responsibility, and acquitted Boissevain-area farmer Ray Hildebrandt on a charge laid under the Water Rights Act for draining water from his property without the

proper licences from Natural Resources. The Crown appealed and the decision was reversed in a June 24 decision by Court of Queen’s Bench Judge John Menzies. Hildebrandt was convicted of the charge, but has not yet been sentenced. Conviction carries a maximum penalty of $10,000 and three months in jail. He has a month from the date of the decision to decide on appeal. Please see DRAINAGE on page 2

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Ruling protects chickens Karlsruhe, Germany (Reuter) —

Germany’s highest court ruled on Tuesday that battery hens must have more room in their cages and said intensive chicken-rearing practices violated animal rights protected under the German constitution. In what animal welfare activists described as a major victory, the Constitutional Court in Karlsruhe said the minimum area for each bird, equivalent to a single sheet of writing paper, was not enough. It set no new minimum size for cages but ruled the present lower limit of 450 square cm per bird was unconstitutional and said new cages must be bigger to allow hens sharing communal cages to eat at the

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same time, spread their wings and sleep comfortably. New German battery farms would have to provide more room for each chicken and allow greater access to their food troughs, the court ruled. However, farmers who already had permission to build chicken sheds would not be bound by the new regulations. In June, European Union farm ministers agreed to phase out cramped battery hen cages by 2012 with a preliminary stage of larger cages, 550 square cm compared to 450, from 2003. Also from 2003, new cages must be so-called “enriched cages” which provide a minimum of 750 square cm per hen, are well ventilated and have a nest, perch and feeding area. German Agriculture Minister Karl-Heinz Funke, who had spearheaded the E.U. rule change when Germany held the E.U. presidency in the first half of the year, welcomed the court’s decision but said it was unclear which rules had precedence. “After today’s ruling from Karlsruhe, the government will work to introduce the new national rules as quickly as possible. It has to be seen whether this should happen before the E.U. time frame,” he said in a statement. Funke had warned that a German decision alone, without a Europewide ruling, might encourage farmers to move abroad and build battery farms in other European countries. ❏

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Enns returns empty-handed

No further aid from Ottawa Vanclief examining further options, but no assurances By Ron Friesen

Agriculture Minister Harry Enns was pumped as he left a June 28 farm rally in Melita for Ottawa vowing to seek more federal aid for waterlogged southwestern Manitoba farmers. Later in the week, he came back empty-handed. Federal Agriculture Minister Lyle Vanclief would not commit any additional money to farmers above the AIDA and NISA advancements announced June 21. Both Enns and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Eric Upshall went to Ottawa to meet Vanclief after Prime Minister Jean Chretien sidestepped a request by the premiers of the two provinces for a summit on farm flood aid. Chretien

suggested a meeting between agriculture ministers instead. A Manitoba government spokesperson said Vanclief promised Enns and Upshall to look at further options for helping farmers but offered no assurances. “They definitely didn’t get what they were looking for,” the spokesperson said. The issue is expected to resurface at the federal/provincial agriculture ministers’ meeting in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan this week. Last week the Filmon government went ahead unilaterally and announced a farm aid package for producers who cannot seed crops this year because of wet fields. It promised farmers $50 an acre for unseeded acres, $75 an acre for forage restoration and $25 an acre for pasture and haylands. While Manitoba says it will deliver the program with or without Ottawa, it is still asking the federal government to cost-share the total amount.

Of the $50-an-acre payment, Manitoba will draw half from its portion of AIDA funding. It wants Ottawa to share the rest. The province also wants costsharing for a third of the forage restoration program. Vanclief is willing to contribute 60 per cent of the first $25 for unseeded acres. But he is reluctant to contribute any more money outside existing programs such as AIDA and NISA. “Let’s look at all the programs we have out there first,” said a spokesperson for Vanclief in Ottawa. Vanclief and the federal Liberals received heavy criticism on June 21 when they failed to deliver a special program for flooded farmers. Instead, Vanclief announced early cash advances from AIDA and NISA, money farmers say they would have received anyway. Please see AID on page 2

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few hundred thousand here, a few million there. Manitoba’s PC government is rightly or wrongly getting plenty of attention for its trimming of the health-care and education systems. But it’s time for this government to start saving some real money. The Red River Basin Commission recently held meetings to mark the 20th anniversary of the 1997 “Flood of John Morriss the Century,” and the presentations reminded of just how traumatic and expensive it was. They outlined some of the steps that have been taken to reduce future damage such as a bigger floodway and higher dikes, but emphasized that there’s still a big portion of the strategy that hasn’t been addressed — reducing or preventing the floods in the first place. The 2011 flood in western Manitoba cost an estimated $1 billion, and the 2014 version another $250 million, costs that dwarf, for example, the $6.5 million that Education Minister Ian Wishart said would be saved by cancelling plans to build two school gyms in Winnipeg. Readers will remember that Wishart is a former KAP president and one of the two architects of the Alternate Land Use Services (ALUS) program, which would compensate farmers for preserving wetlands rather than draining them for cropland. When ALUS was developed, there was more interest in saving wetlands for ducks rather than for flood prevention, and the other ALUS architect was Jonathan Scarth, who at the time was vice-president of the Delta Waterfowl Foundation. Today, Scarth is Premier Brian Pallister’s principal secretary. Having two such high-profile team members responsible for this idea gives Pallister the opportunity to start collecting some major brownie points, if not eventually taking credit for a legacy of finally developing a long-term water management policy. In the past, that policy has essentially been “more and deeper ditches.” That worked for a while, but now, especially during this long wet cycle, at least as many people are being harmed as helped by uncontrolled drainage. Given that the provincial PCs are so strong in rural areas, they have nothing to lose by taking this on. Meanwhile, taxpayers have a lot to gain, especially if water can be managed to take the peak off future floods. But this also meshes with other issues facing the government and facing farmers. One is the health of Lake Winnipeg. Work by University of Manitoba soil scientist David Lobb and others has made it clear that agriculture’s contribution to the problem is not nutrients from hog barns or fertilizer — it’s the water carrying them, including from natural sources. If you control the water, you control the problem. Their work has shown that only a relatively small area of a field is needed to store water and take the peak off drainage flow, or used for irrigation in dry years. Then there’s Agriculture Minister Ralph Eichler’s proposal for Manitoba to double its beef cattle herd. That will need more grass and forage land, which is not subject to the same panic to get drained in time to seed an annual crop every year. Holding back water means maintaining or restoring sloughs around which cattle don’t mind manoeuvring, unlike humans with their seeding and harvest machinery. We might need that forage, and the extra cattle to eat it. Herbicide resistance is becoming more serious, and farmers are running out of chemical- or herbicide-tolerant options. It’s becoming apparent that introducing forages to the rotation is one way, if not the only way, to break the cycle. Every grain farmer doesn’t have to go back to cattle, but they could make arrangements with neighbours to exchange land or forage. That has implications for business risk management programs, which are now under review. It’s likely to consider whether support should recognize economically and agronomically sustainable practices, and that could include under crop insurance. Some of the most exciting agricultural research in this province is already underway through the Manitoba Beef and Forage Initiative in Brandon. There’s a real opportunity to build on that work with a big-picture initiative. Former Premier Doug Campbell took much credit for the legacy of rural electrification. Duff Roblin still gets regular thanks every time Winnipeg gets saved by the Red River Floodway. Premier Brian Pallister has the opportunity to be remembered for another major achievement, which is developing the comprehensive water-management policy that has eluded this province almost since the first settlers said, “Thanks for the free land, but how do you seed it in spring?” It’s not a bad package: lowering flooding costs, cleaning up Lake Winnipeg, reducing soil erosion, improving weed control and producing more tasty grass-feed beef. Oh, and a few more ducks. We’re waiting.

By Ron Friesen

A provisional anti-dumping duty on Canadian live cattle imposed by the United States last week could have a long-term chilling effect on the domestic beef industry if upheld, industry officials warn. Besides hurting cattle exports to the U.S., the duty will depress prices at home and create a backlog of beef, according to analysts. “It will affect all slaughter prices in Canada, not just on cattle for export, just as happened with hogs,” said Janet Honey, a Manitoba Agriculture livestock economist. The U.S. Department of Commerce issued a preliminary decision June 30 to impose antidumping duties averaging 4.73 per cent of value on all live cattle from

Canada except breeding stock. The duties will cost exporters up to $50 on a slaughter steer and $35 per heifer calf. Commerce launched an investigation into Canadian cattle exports last winter in response to a petition filed by the Ranchers-Cattlemen’s Action Legal Fund (R-CALF), a grassroots group of U.S. producers. R-CALF alleges that dumped and subsidized cattle from Canada and Mexico are partly responsible for low market prices. Canadian cattle officials hotly deny they are dumping into the U.S. “We sell our cattle to the highest bidder,” said Ben Thorlakson, president of the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association. The U.S. is expected to start collecting the duties this week. The

money collected is put in an escrow account and refunded if the duty is not upheld. The issue still has a distance to go. Commerce will issue a final ruling on anti-dump and countervail September 13. After that, the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) will decide in late November if Canadian cattle cause actual injury to U.S. ranchers. Only then is the duty upheld. Commerce is actually conducting two investigations into Canadian cattle. In a May 4 preliminary ruling, the department found that the imports are not unfairly subsidized and a countervail duty was not warranted. At an average 4.73 per cent, the anti-dump duty is lower than RCALF was demanding. Still, the

federal government denounced last week’s preliminary finding. “North American prices are determined by North American supplies, not Canadian supplies, and it is ludicrous to allege that Canadian cattle are responsible for low prices in the U.S. when the U.S. industry is eight times larger than ours,” said federal Agriculture Minister Lyle Vanclief in a statement. Ottawa and the CCA expressed confidence they will ultimately win the case. Others are not so sure. Proving that U.S. cattle producers are having a tough time financially could be enough to sway the ITC, said Karl Meilke, an agricultural economist at the University of Guelph in Ontario. Please see DUTY on page 3

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NAFTA ‘absolutely essential’ for U.S. dairy industry Dairy executive fears U.S. could lose Mexican market share to New Zealand and EU Excerpts from testimony by Stan Ryan, president and CEO of Darigold and the Northwest Dairy Association, to the U.S. House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Trade, July 18.

NAFTA has been the driving force behind this remarkable growth and is the reason the U.S. share of Mexico’s total dairy imports is 73 per cent today.

Stan Ryan

s we look at how to ensure we can continue a positive track record of export sales supporting farms and good jobs back here at home, NAFTA, and the ongoing discussions pertaining to modernizing it, is essential to that goal. Mexico is by far the leading export market for U.S. dairy products while Canada clocks in at No. 2, although a sizable portion of U.S. product shipped to Canada is for further processing and ultimate reexport outside of Canada, including back to the United States. Last year the U.S. shipped $1.2 billion worth of dairy products to Mexico, up from just $124 million in 1995. Mexico is likewise one of Darigold’s top global markets. For much, if not all, of this we have NAFTA to thank. Mexico now is the U.S.’s largest export customer, by far. Sales to Mexico are roughly triple those to China, our third-largest export market, demonstrating just how irreplaceable the Mexican market is. For example, in 2016 Mexico accounted for 47 per cent of U.S. exports of non-

fat dry milk, 31 per cent of cheese, and 38 per cent of butterfat. Before NAFTA and before Mexico joined the predecessor to the WTO (the GATT ) the only dairy-related U.S. exports to Mexico were some nonfat dry milk shipments for government feeding programs and a small number of breeding cattle. NAFTA has been the driving force behind this remarkable growth and is the reason the U.S. share of Mexico’s total dairy imports is 73 per cent today. Total U.S. dairy exports support some 100,000 jobs in the U.S. and our exports to Mexico support roughly a quarter of them. Preserving those sales is therefore essential not only to our farmers, but also to the workers in companies supplying inputs and services, and downstream processing plant jobs such as those at Darigold, as well as cities with large port facilities heavily dependent on trade such as Seattle. While particularly important in Darigold’s West

Coast neck of the woods, those jobs are in virtually every state in the country. Without NAFTA, the duty-free access we enjoy into Mexico could evaporate and be replaced by WTO Most-Favoured Nation (MFN) tariff levels. These are the rates that other major dairy exporters are currently required to pay. On an applied basis, Mexico’s over-quota MFN tariffs can currently reach as much as 45 per cent for skim milk powder and 60 per cent for cheese (with even in-quota rates for cheese applied at 45 per cent). Mexico has the right, however, to raise its MFN rates to considerably higher over-quota tariff levels of 125 per cent for both powder and cheese. Changes to that preferential tariff situation would dramatically undermine a core advantage of U.S. suppliers as the only major d a i r y s u p p l i e r t o Me x i c o c u rrently benefiting from free trade.

As we speak, Mexico is negotiating with the European Union (EU) which is actively working to secure its own preferential access to the Mexican market while New Zealand and Australia discuss with Mexico how to move for ward with the Trans-Pacific Partnership with the remaining countries. Conceivably, all three of our major competitors could see improved access to the Mexican market in the coming years. That is what makes NAFTA absolutely essential for our industry — it currently provides Darigold and other U.S. exporters with uniquely preferential access to the Mexican dairy market and looking forward is the vehicle the U.S. will need to ensure that we remain competitive in that market should Mexico decide to use its ongoing FTA discussions with major dairy-exporting nations to open up new inroads to its market for them. Because of NAFTA and Mexico’s commitment to a mutually beneficial trading relationship, we currently have very few trade problems with Mexico in dairy — it is our goal to use these discussions to help keep it that way. NAFTA has enabled the development of a partnership with Mexico that’s benefited not only the U.S. dairy industry, Darigold and its farmers and workers, but also the Mexican dairy sector.

USDA needs to crack down on bogus organics One study estimates Midwest farmers lost $75 million in a year in premiums in 2015 and 2018 due to imports of organic corn and soybeans A July 3 editorial from Agweek, published in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

.S. commercial agriculture produces more food than American consumers can consume. We want to send our surplus to the world — frozen chicken, edible beans, soybeans. Conversely, we want agricultural imports. In the Upper Great Plains of the Dakotas, Minnesota and Montana, we want fresh fruits and vegetables in the winter. If not f ro m Ca l i f o r n i a , A r i zo n a and Florida we’ll take them from Mexico, Chile and Costa Rica. Fish? We’ll get that from China, Indonesia, Chile and Vietnam. But world trade has pitfalls. The U.S. just suspended shipments of Brazilian beef on allegations that JBS and BRF were allowing rotten meat into the system. The issue is even bigger for organics. U.S. organic producers often qualify for market premiums for the prod-

ucts they grow with their own third-party certified rules that include such things as certain rotations, non-GMOs, and non-synthetic weed control. The U.S. organic market expands 14 to 15 per cent per year and the domestic market can’t keep up. The market for organics accounts for about five per cent of total expenditures for food, but it grows by roughly 14 to 15 per cent per year. A t t h e Ja n u a r y m e e t ing of the Northern Plains Sustainable Ag Society winter conference in Aberdeen, S.D., Agweek reported concerns about “fake organics” from foreign sources. John Bobbe, executive director of the Organic Farmers’ Agency for Relationship Marketing (OFARM) based in Stevens Point, Wis., described new reports of suspicious organic corn coming into Pacific Northwest ports from a port in Istanbul, Turkey. In l a t e Fe b r u a r y t h e Wa s h i n g t o n Po s t s t a r t e d investigating the potential of organic fraud. In one case it documented that convention-

ally grown corn from Turkey “magically turned” to organic corn at Stockton, Calif., ports. Most of the ships hold more than 450,000 bushels. The extra profit as organic would be $4 million on that load, according to the newspaper. On May 30, 2017, Beyaz Agro of Turkey made news when it withdrew from U.S. organic certification in the wake of allegations of fraud by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Organic Program. Beyaz Agro was accused of selling feed-grade soybeans grown in the Ukraine as organic but fumigating them before they left the U.S. — a violation of organic rules. Four shipments were allegedly described as organic but with false information to USDA-accredited inspectors. Bobbe’s organization is asking for greater auditing of large shipments of organic imports, similar to the European Union. The U.S. tests only five per cent of the shipment volumes, compared to the European Union testing 100 per cent

of shipments. The European Commission — the governing body for agricultural trade for the EU — requires extra testing for “high-risk” countries bordering the Black Sea, including Turkey.

No broker certification OFARM notes that in Canada, brokers must be certified. Meanwhile, in the U.S., no certification is needed to purchase imported grain and present it to the market as organic. The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Se r v i c e s i m p l y a p p r ov e s imports free of noxious weed seeds or insects — and doesn’t check for organic standards. They want the U.S. Grain Inspection, Packers & Stockyards Administration inspectors to be schooled up on proper documentation and paperwork for organic. They want USDA boots on the ground in countries of origin and an audit trail equivalent to what American farmers face. Bobbe acknowledges this is more difficult in countries where the farmers are small

and the governments are unstable. Meanwhile, the Organic Trade Association has commended the USDA for coming down on violators and says oversight must be “rigorous and robust.” They have called for a study task force, which producer groups say is inadequate. B o b b e, a n a g r i c u l t u ra l economist, has conducted his own study that indicates organic farmers in 12 Midwest states, including the Dakotas and Minnesota, lost $75 million in a year in premiums due to imports of organic corn and soybeans in the 2015 and 2016 crop years, compared to the 2014 crop year before the imports heated up. The stakes are high. U.S. organic meat and poultry is grown on 40 per cent imported organic corn and 70 to 90 per cent imported organic soybeans. American farmers shouldn’t have to compete with a flood of fake, foreign impor ts. Co n s u m e r s s h o u l d n’t b e fooled into buying them.

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review of the BRM programs to be reported on at the ministers’ annual summer meeting next year. Few details on how the review will be conducted were released but the AgGrowth Coalition said it hopes that farm groups “will be actively involved in a process that is both comprehensive and timely to ensure risk management programs are effective for Canadian farmers.” CAP will have the same fiveyear timeline and $3-billion funding as Growing Forward 2, or the Agriculture Policy Framework, as the Trudeau government prefers to call it.

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If a site cannot bury deadstock on its premise because of soil types or so on, then the vast majority, if not all of them, are moving their deadstock to a landfill that has actually specified risk material management in place, so they can handle it that way,” Duizer said during a July 19 phone-in town hall. “We’re trying to make sure we protect different segments of the industry, including rendering and other associated activities around that.” The CVO warns that more finisher spaces will be needed as infected facilities are emptied for cleaning. Finisher pigs will ideally be kept in southeast Manitoba, Duizer said, although some animals may have to go to uninfected sites. Cull sows are being directly shipped to packing plants in the United States to avoid contaminating facilities in Manitoba. “As much as possible, we’re trying to move animals and material from infected sites following a one-kilometre buffer barrier to avoid coming in close contact with other swine premises and, as much as possible, managing the areas where transport trucks come in close contact with each other,” Duizer said. The CVO has stressed not moving pigs until they are no longer shedding virus, although Duizer said they will still be transported as if infectious as a precaution. Operations that find themselves within a risk zone should tighten biosecurity beyond normal “peacetime” measures, Duizer said. Segregated transport, equipment and slaughter times for infected and healthy animals, along with added followup testing and increased focus on cleaning and disinfection, are among those suggested measures. Wind is a potential vector in several PEDv infections this year, Duizer said, making open loading doors and other entrances a potential entry for the virus on windy days.

Change tactics Sh a re d s t a f f a n d e q u i p ment between facilities has also been a problem. Duzier said while that makes sense in normal conditions, hog barn operators may have to

change tactics to manage this disease. “It doesn’t make sense in an outbreak and the ability to implement those controls, even to the extent of, in some cases, having to rent a trailer to have as an additional shower site to handle some of the staff movements and so on, those might be things that producers need to consider and have in their contingency plans.” Likewise, the CVO says traffic should be limited between facilities outside the buffer zone and any barn within it. Frequent animal movement between barns may also need to be curbed. “We recognize that when you’re looking at multi-site production and linked-in, connected, flows of pigs, that in normal circumstances this would be what is a normal business practice,” Duizer said. “It fits well within the day-to-day routines of barn staff and management to i n c l u d e a m ove m e n t o n a daily basis, on a frequent basis. “It also, on an infrastructure side, is easier for a site to have a smaller transport vehicle dedicated to that site and to do those more frequent movements. However, in an outbreak, if you want to spread a disease rapidly, that’s how you do it… Even with a fast-moving disease like PEDv, by the time that we are able to identify it even in the highest-risk herds, like a sow herd, there are multiple movements that have happened.” Despite continued concern over the disease’s spread, the CVO offered some hope that the outbreak may have peaked, with no new cases reported at the time of printing since July 14. Dickson pointed to Ontario, which had 69 cases of PEDv in 2014 and has since cut those numbers to five cases reported this year. “ I ’m c o n f i d e n t t h a t we’re going to resolve this,” Dickson said. “We will get on top of this disease because we’ve got good managers in place, a good, modern, production system. We’re learning lots of lessons on this and we’re adapting our management approach to this disease.” astockford@farmmedia.com

Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay told a news conference in St. John’s, Nfld. that the six priority areas include science, research, and innovation, markets and trade development, environmental sustainability and climate change, value-added agriculture and agri-food processing, public trust and risk management. These are all topics that have been identified as key issues by farm organizations. MacAulay said CAP “will keep t h e a g r i c u l t u re s e c t o r o n a solid footing while engaging food producers that were under-represented under the APF.” The review will make BRM programs “simpler and more user friendly.” The AgGrowth Coalition had pushed for the BRM review since January. It wanted the funding to be more responsive to farmer needs than under the existing programs. The coalition, which includes the Canadian Federation of Agriculture and Grain Growers of Canada, was also seeking more support for young farmers and new entrants into the industry. MacAulay said the growth of the agri-food sector is a core priority of the government and BRM programs are important to the sector’s continued growth and ability to innovate and compete.

AgriStability review Agriculture Canada said the review will assess the BRM programs’ effectiveness as well as their impact on growth and innovation. “There will be an early focus on the ability of the programs to respond to market risk, with a specific focus on AgriStability,” the department says. “An external expert panel including producers, academia and global experts will be engaged to provide input throughout the review. Broader industry engagement will also ensure an understanding of the nature of risk faced by the sector and the effectiveness of the programs.” Options for changing the BRM programs “to improve timeliness, simplicity and predictability, and that are cost neutral” will be presented to the ministers next summer. Among the BRM changes the ministers agreed to in St. John’s is a Reference Margin Limit cap of 70 per cent under A g r i S t a b i l i t y. A g r i c u l t u r e Canada said the move will ensure a more equitable level of support for all producers as well as improved access. “ The RML will continue to target assistance to significant income losses threatening the viability of producers’ farms and that are beyond their capacity to manage.”

Late entry As well, governments will be able to allow producers to enter the AgriStability late in situations where there is a significant income decline and a gap in participation. Under AgriInvest, the maximum Allowable Net Sales eligibility will be reduced to $1 million, down from $1.5 million to free up funding for AgriStability. Annual government matching contributions will be limited to $10,000 per AgriInvest account, down from $15,000. Currently, there is approximately $2.2 billion in AgriInvest account balances, which provides producers with flexibility and quick access to funds to help manage their risks. Keystone Agricultural Producers president Dan Mazier said the BRM changes in CAP are

steps in the right direction but still inadequate. “This retweaking is definitely giving us an indication the government is willing to look at it and help manoeuvre around changing times in Canadian agriculture. That’s the positive side. But it’s definitely not enough though. “If you have a really good program every farmer in Canada should be in it,” he said. “So they still have some issues. It’s not that much better on bankability and accountability and predictability. It’s the same old program and we can address that in a year’s time (following the BRM review). We’ve still got a long ways to go in revamping BRM programs.”

More change needed The 70 per cent reference margin in AgriStability will bring the livestock sector, especially cowcalf producers, back into the program, Mazier said. “This measure is intended to allow governments to ensure all producers can access AgriStability support when a significant decrease in revenue threatens the viability of the farm, should provinces and territories choose to trigger it.” The late option is another sign AgriStability is flawed.” CFA president Ron Bonnet said, “Farm groups are eager to learn how we can work with governments toward the longterm success of our industry, as envisioned in the 2017 Federal Budget and the federal Advisory Council on Economic Growth report. CFA has been calling for a National Food Policy as a means of mapping out a wholeof-government approach that would integrate and co-ordinate policies linked to food and agriculture.” Other topics discussed by the ministers were developing a PanCanadian Regulatory Framework and endorsing the Plant and Animal Health Strategy for Canada. Indigenous agriculture in Canada and the development of a Food Policy for Canada were also addressed. The other members of the coalition are the Canadian Canola Growers Association, Grain Farmers of Ontario, the National Sheep Network, and the Canadian Horticultural Council. With files from Allan Dawson

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From a distance, this flax field near Lauder looks like a lake reflected in the sky. photo: Barb alston

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Annual food contest has new category for alcoholic beverages

entrepreneur of the year

Budding entrepreneurs have until Aug. 4 to submit their entries Staff

spiring Manitoba entrepreneurs with creative ideas for new foods or alcoholic beverages have until Aug. 4 to enter the 11th annual Great Manitoba Food Fight (GMFF), Agriculture Minister Ralph Eichler has announced. “Manitoba is home to many budding entrepreneurs with a passion for food and drink and the skill to create innovative and delicious new products,” said Eichler in a release. “The Great Manitoba Food Fight is a fun and exciting way to find a new group of talented Manitobans who are ready to take the next step and turn their culinary creations into a possible career and a prof-

The emerald ash borer, an invasive species from Asia, is already in Ontario and Minnesota and threatens to wipe out ash trees in Manitoba. Photo: CFIA

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itable food- or drink-based business.” GMFF is sponsored by the Ma n i t o b a g ov e r n m e n t , i n partnership with De Luca’s Specialty Foods Store and Food and Beverage Manitoba. This year’s event features a new alcoholic beverage category, in support of the growing craft beer and spirits industry in Manitoba, the minister noted. The competition provides entrepreneurs with an opportunity to fast track their products to commercialization by competing for product development and service awards. In addition to pitching their product to a panel of judges, participants must submit an application form that outlines how they would commercialize their new product.

Te n a p p l i c a n t s w i l l b e selected to compete in the food portion of the competition and three will be selected for the new pub competition. Judges will select gold, silver and bronze winners in the food category, with prize money ranging from $3,500 to $13,000. A single winner will be selected in the craft beer and spirits category, with a $5,000 prize. The competition will be held on Sept. 20 at De Luca’s, 950 Portage Ave., in Winnipeg. The entry fee is $50 and the application deadline is Aug. 4. Applications not accepted will have their entry fee returned. To a p p l y f o r t h e G re a t Manitoba Food Fight or for more information, visit www. gmff.ca or call 204-841-4084.

Wade Barnes, president and CEO of Winnipeg-based Farmers Edge, has been named Crop Adviser/Entrepreneur of the Year by the Precision Ag Institute in the U.S. Barnes started the company with two employees, and it now offers precision agriculture technology around the world. photo: Victoria Anne Photograpy

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he spread of pests and pathogens that damage plant life could cost global agriculture $540 billion a year, according to a report published May 18. The report, released by the Royal Botanic Gardens (RBG) at Kew in London, said that an increase in international trade and travel had left flora facing rising threats from invasive pests and pathogens, and called for greater biosecurity measures. “Plants underpin all aspects of life on Earth from the air we breathe right through to our food, our crops, our medicines,” said Professor Kathy Willis, RBG Kew’s director of science. “If you take one away, what happens to the rest of that ecosystem — how does it impact?” Researchers also examined the traits that would determine which plant species would cope in a world feeling the effects of climate change. Plants with deeper roots and higher wood density are better able to withstand drought, while thicker leaves and taller grasses can cope with higher temperatures, the report found. The report, which involved 128 scientists in 12 countries, found that 1,730 new plant species had been discovered in the past year. Nine new species of the climbing vine Mucuna, used in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease, were found and named across Southeast Asia and South and Central America.

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The golden years

The two decades following the Second World War saw massive changes to Manitoba farms, and the following years those changes continued unabated BY ALEX CAMPBELL Manitoba Agricultural Museum

he Second World War ushered in an era of challenge, change and growth for the Manitoba agriculture sector. One development of the war years was the construction of a vegetable oil-crushing plant, Co-operative Vegetable Oils Ltd., in Altona, Manitoba in 1943. This plant was the beginning of the crush industry in Western Canada. The war had reduced imports of vegetable oil into Canada from Russia and Argentina along with creating an increased demand for vegetable oils in Canada. While there was a crush plant in Eastern Canada at the time, the cost of rail freight to the East reduced the price of oilseeds on the Prairies. The Mennonite community in Altona recognized the opportunity, raised money for the plant locally and managed to secure financial assistance from the provincial government. At first the plant crushed sunflower seed. Another development of the war years was the Canadian government aided the Canadian farm machinery manufacturers to convert them to war production which meant the purchase of new production equipment, hiring engineers and retraining staff to operate the new equipment and learn new production processes. The capacity of these manufacturers improved greatly. With the end of the war in 1945, a flood of pent-up demand for new equipment immediately appeared. The self-propelled combine rapidly became common on Manitoba farms along with new tractors, trucks and machinery of all sorts. Horse traction was largely retired in the years after 1945. Life on the farm was significantly eased after 1945 by two developments: rural electrification and the building of a modern road network by all levels of government. Rural electrification had begun in 1938 but was suspended with the outbreak of war and restarted with vigour in 1946. Not only were modern appliances and equipment available in farm homes and shops, the sheer convenience of having a power source available at any time merely at the flip of a switch made life far more easy. The capacity of road-building machinery had increased during the war years along with the cost of such machinery falling. Municipalities and the provincial government embarked upon road improvement and building programs. The federal government became involved in highway construction through the TransCanada Highway Act of 1949 with construction on the Trans-Canada beginning in 1950. With modern roads appearing, the ability of more around in rural areas, particularly during wet weather and the winter was greatly enhanced. Another development of this period was the increased use of

chemical fertilizers and pesticides on farm. While Cominco had begun fertilizer production at its Trail, B.C. smelter in 1931, economic conditions did not warrant the use of fertilizer in many areas of the Prairies in the 1930s. The years between 1945 and 1965 can be seen as the golden age of the old pattern of Manitoba agriculture; quarter section to half section mixed farms serviced by a network of branch railways and by a network of small towns often complete with elevators, stockyards, dealerships, service stations, stores and other services. Saturday nights in these small towns were characterized by farm families coming into town to shop and socialize. By the standards of the 1930s, life was prosperous. Modern conveniences made life much easier.

Diversification There were several developments in diversification in the 1960s; the building of a Campbell Soup plant in Portage which purchased vegetables and other agricultural products to make soup. The processing potato industry came into existence with the construction of the Carnation french fry plant at Carberry. Under the surface however, change was coming. Many rural people, particularly the young, recognized that there were better opportunities and lives elsewhere and began to seek them out. Rural depopulation became an issue. Improved roads took traffic away from the railway branch lines and allowed people to travel easily to larger towns where there was better shopping and more services. The smaller towns and villages began their decline. The Crow rate was still in effect and the railways were losing increasingly large amounts of money on grain movement. In addition, railways in general changed their attitudes towards branch lines. Previously the branch lines, while recognized as unprofitable ventures, were regarded as necessary to bring traffic to the main lines which were profitable. Attitudes changed as the railways recognized they had lost low-volume, high-profit traffic to trucks leaving them with high-volume, low-profit traffic such as grain. This traffic could not move on trucks to port and so was coming to the main line whether there were branch lines or not. The railways began to push governments into allowing them to abandon branch lines. While the CWB had pioneered wheat sales to Communist China in 1962, the opening of this market was not enough to stave off another collapse in wheat prices in the late 1960s. European agriculture had recovered from the Second World War and between the U.S., Argentina and Canada there was too much wheat and other cereals for the market to absorb. The situation grew so serious that the federal government instituted the Lower Inventory for Tomorrow

program (LIFT) which saw farmers paid not to grow wheat. The cereals situation resulted in further pressure for Manitoba farmers to diversify into livestock. The grain situation changed in July 1972 when Soviet Russia purchased some 10 million tons of U.S. grains resulting in a market rally. Grain prices remained decent for the remainder of the decade. However, pressure on agriculture continued. The railways’ financial losses on grain movement as a result of the Crow rate were in the millions per year which led them to demand the Crow be removed and refuse to make investments in grain cars or related assets. The railways did win the case on uneconomic branch line removal and the first round of abandonment got underway in 1972. Various levels of government began to purchase grain cars to allow continued movement. The return to good prices led to farm consolidations, particularly as farm machinery had grown in capacity to allow an individual to seed and harvest a much larger acreage than previous. While grain prices slid downwards in the 1980s the drive to consolidate farms continued. As well, the livestock industry changed with the meat industry working towards more uniform animals entering the slaughter plants, thus ensuring more uniform cuts of meat emerging. This required a more scientific approach to livestock production and also pressured the industry towards producers specializing in livestock production and building specialized facilities. While cattle avoided this trend to some extent, the cattle slaughter industry shifted west to Alberta as a result of the Alberta government initiatives.

King canola One very positive development of the late 1960s and 1970s was the emergence of canola as a crop plus the growth of the crush industry on the Prairies to handle at least a percentage of the Prairie canola crop. While canola was perceived as a premium oilseed from the start as a result of the colour and taste of the oil, later it was also seen as heart-healthy oil, so cementing its reputation as a premium product and allowing it to take an even larger market share. The losses to the railways as a result of the Crow rate continued to grow to the point where it was generally recognized that the losses could not continue without the railways collapsing. Also, various groups pointed out that the Crow rate, by subsidizing the movement of grain off the Prairies, hindered diversification out of grain into other commodities. In 1983, the federal government managed to bring into effect the Western Grain Transportation Act which did allow freight rates to rise to some extent. While the railways still incurred losses, they received a subsidy from the government. In 1993 the fed-

Small self-propelled combines, like this Massey Harris being driven in a parade at the Manitoba Agricultural Museum, began to appear shortly after the end of the Second World War. PHOTO: Manitoba Agricultural Museum

Home economist Nora Wilson in a demonstration kitchen in the Boyd Building in downtown Winnipeg. PHOTO: Manitoba Hydro

eral government implemented the Western Grain Transition Payment Program, which provided one-time payments to farmers to assist them in making the transition away from subsidized shipping. Today, rail freight rates on Prairie grains are governed by the maximum revenue entitlement clause of the Canada Transport Act. Generally the system is far more commercial than in the past. The grain-handling system underwent significant rationalization in the years after 1983 and the once ubiquitous wooden grain elevator is today almost extinct. Many branch lines also disappeared. Even the Pools have disappeared. Between having to find large sums of money to pay out the equity of retiring members and modernize their elevator chains, combined with a farmer base that was less supportive of co-operative ideals than in the past, they faced significant issues. Probably the best chance of survival as a cooperative was with the proposal to amalgamate the three Prairie Pools, however, this did not come about and the Pools gradually became privatized. Farm consolidation continued onwards for a variety of reasons: the recognition that individual farmers must realize economies of scale, farm machinery growing in capacity, challenges to farm profitability, recognition of better opportunities elsewhere, the list of reasons goes on. As farm populations decreased, many small towns and villages lost their economic base and so ceased to exist or are on life support. The canola crush industry on the Prairies and in Manitoba saw substantial investment and is a major industry today. The hog industry also saw major investment both in production facilities and in slaughter facilities. While it has been subject to significant downturns, the hog industry is a major employer

today. In recent years soybeans have become a major crop in Manitoba along with corn. Significant acreages of pulses, potatoes and speciality crops are grown in the province.

Open market A final change was the removal of the “single-desk authority” of the CWB. One can argue the pros and cons of the singledesk authority in securing better wheat prices for Canadian p ro d u c e r s i n t h e m a rk e t place, however, we will only note that the issue remains controversial. Manitoba agriculture has faced and continues to face significant issues. Pests continue to evolve as does the competition. Who would have thought in 1990 that a major customer of Canadian grain, Soviet Russia, would be a significant and growing competitor for grain sales? New crops and opportunities continue to appear. Today the issues are more complicated by an activist public questioning aspects of agricultural practices and technologies and being very prepared to intervene in a situation that is complex, to say the least. However, Manitoba farmers are adaptable and so will meet the challenges of the future. The future of agriculture in Manitoba remains untold. While many see the agricultural past as a dusty, boring place, ultimately it is our history and we need to understand it. However, there is a somewhat contradictory view to bear in mind about the past. The past is the past and we should not let the past blind us to the possibilities that the present and future hold. However, we also need to remember the past is always with us as it has shaped the present we exist in. The past provides clues as to how to move forward from that situation. Alex Campbell is executive director of the Manitoba Agricultural Museum.

The Manitoba Co-operator | July 27, 2017

Farmland school tax reforms may be coming KAP officials sense the Manitoba government might make changes during its current mandate BY ALLAN DAWSON Co-operator staff / Brandon

here was good and bad news on farmland taxes at the Keystone Agricultural Producer’s (KAP) advisory council meeting here July 13. The bad news is KAP hasn’t convinced a single municipality or the Manitoba government to implement changes to reduce the tax burden on farmland. The good news is there are signs reforms to education taxes on farmland could be coming. “I think the government is talking the most positive I’ve seen in a long time about trying to make some changes,” KAP president Dan Mazier told the meeting. “Stay tuned.” Later, in his report to delegates, KAP general manager James Battershill said: “We perceive pretty strong and clear indications from the education minister (Ian Wishart) right now that this government is interested in some major changes to the way education is funded in this province. It is something we have pushed for decades. We’d like to see some resolution too, so if we

can present an even stronger argument that not only has the burden for funding education in Manitoba been disproportionately paid for by farmers, but it’s worse (due to increased farmland assessment).” Requests to Wishart’s office for comment were sent to Finance Minister Cameron Friesen. As of press time he had not responded. KAP has lobbied for years to end education taxes on the assessed value of farmland and farm production buildings, arguing it unfairly places too much tax burden on farmers and doesn’t reflect their ability to pay. The issue came into sharper focus last fall when new, higher land value assessments translated into double- and even triple-digit percentage increases in farmland tax bills. Farm Credit Canada says, on average, Manitoba farmland values increased 12 and eight per cent respectively in 2015 and 2016. While all property taxes, including non-farmland, homes and factories, are based on their assessed value, KAP contends farmland values have increased more than other property, resulting in shifting a higher and unfair proportion to

“We perceive pretty strong and clear indications from the education minister (Ian Wishart) right now that this government is interested in some major changes to the way education is funded in this province.” James Battershill

farmers either directly as landowners or through higher land rent. The latest farmland assessment notices, which the 2018 tax bill will be based on, have taken another jump, Battershill said.

Lower percentage KAP has asked the Manitoba government to lower the percentage used to calculate the portion of tax revenues collected from farmland, currently set at 26 per cent. (Manitoba has 10 classes of property, i n c l u d i n g f a r m l a n d , re s i dences, businesses, pipelines and railways.) A reduction would reduce the amount of farmland tax paid for both municipal services and local education. In the interim, KAP sent a letter to municipalities inform-

ing them they have options to reduce the tax burden on farmland, including reducing the portion percentage applied to farmland. However, first municipalities would have to apply to the Manitoba government for permission 12 months in advance, and if granted, it wouldn’t apply to education taxes. Municipalities, without provincial permission, can grant farmland owners a tax rebate, but it wouldn’t include education taxes. Battershill took that message directly to the RM of De Salaberry earlier this year. The council said it couldn’t afford to rebate taxes. “I think we knew many RMs would be responding that way and that’s why this was really a step in the process to try and get the provincial govern-

ment to reduce the portion of assessment across the province to give some degree of universal support to producers,” Battershill said. Getting the Manitoba government to reduce the tax rate on farmland province-wide is the most equitable approach, he said. Later in the meeting KAP delegates defeated a resolution for KAP to lobby the Manitoba government to allow municipalities to set different mill rates for different types of property. The mover, Roblin farmer Wa l t e r Ha m m o n d , a rg u e d it would be another tool for municipalities. “This isn’t going to solve all of our problems by a long way, but it might go someway to making things fairer and simpler to work out how they raise their taxes,” he said. But opponents warned if approved the resolution might weaken KAP’s case for the government to reduce the portion of taxes on farmland province-wide. They also noted a municipal mill rate change would not affect the amount of education tax collected on farmland. allan@fbcpublishing.com

WHAT’S UP Please forward your agricultural events to daveb@fbcpublishing.com or call 204-944-5762. July 29: Canadian Limousin Association annual general meeting, Portage la Prairie. Event includes CJLA Impact Show, July 27-30. For more info call 1-866-886-1605. Aug. 10: Forage and Pasture Management for Sheep seminar, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Royal Canadian Legion, 633 Second Ave., Rivers. For more info or to pre-register (required) call 204-834-2261.

Aug. 17: Manitoba Soil Science Society summer tour: Reducing Tillage, Recycling P and Recovering Soil Structure, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., around Portage la Prairie and MacGregor. For more info and to preregister (required), email Christine. Rawluk@umanitoba.ca. Sept. 15-16: Manitoba Fibre Festival, Red River Exhibition Park, 3977 Portage Ave., Winnipeg. For more info visit manitobafibrefestival.com.

FESTIVALS

July 27-30: Manitoba Threshermen’s Reunion and Stampede, Manitoba Agricultural Museum, Austin. Visit www.threshermensmb.ca.

Aug. 4-7: Islendingadagurinn, the Icelandic Festival of Manitoba, Gimli. Visit www.icelandicfestival.com. Aug. 5: Rossburn Fair. Call 204-8592591 or email brian@inethome.ca.

July 28-30: Manitoba Sunflower Festival, Altona. Visit altona.ca.

Aug. 11-12: St. Vital Agricultural Society Fair, St. Vital Centennial Arena, 580 St. Anne’s Rd., Winnipeg. Call 204-256-6332 or visit www. svas.ca.

Aug. 4-5: Birtle Fair. Call 204-8470200 or email birtleagsociety@ gmail.com.

Aug. 11-13: 100th Roblin Fair. Call 204-937-3152 or email roblinag@ live.com.

Aug. 4-6: Fire and Water Music Festival, Lac du Bonnet. Visit firen water.ca.

Aug. 11-13: Gladstone Fair. Call 204870-9524 or email clay@mymts.net.

Aug. 4-6: Canada’s National Ukrainian Festival, Selo Ukraina, Dauphin. Visit www.cnuf.ca. Aug. 4-6: Rockin’ the Fields of Minnedosa, PR 262, Lake Minnedosa. For more info visit rock inthefields.ca.

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Is your community hosting a farm fair, exhibition, festival or homecoming event in 2017? Contact the Co-operator with your event, dates, location, contact information and any updates or changes at news@fbcpublishing.com. July 27-30: Northwest Roundup and Exhibition, Swan River. Call 204-7343718 or 204-731-0134 or visit www. northwestroundup.ca.

CLASS ACTION ON BEHALF OF BEEKEEPERS IN CANADA

Aug. 11-13: Banana Days, Melita. Visit www.melitabananadays.com. Aug. 11-13: Honey Festival, Kleefeld. Visit kleefeldpark.ca. Aug. 11-13: Winkler Harvest Festival and Exhibition, 600 Park St., Winkler. Call 204-325-5600 or visit winklerharvestfestival.com.

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than 50 honeybee colonies in Canada for commercial purposes after December 31, 2006? If so, you may be a class member in a class action which has now been certified by the court. The lawsuit seeks money (damages) and other benefits for class members. This class action alleges that Canada negligently denied beekeepers their lawful right to seek import permits for honeybee packages from the U.S. In so doing, Canada substituted political opinion for what the law required to be an evidencebased assessment of pest and disease risk, and enabled some beekeepers to profit from the denial of rights of others. Class members are automatically included in the class action unless they take steps to exclude themselves (opt out) by November 5, 2017. If you want to stay in the class action, do nothing. If you opt out, you will not be part of the lawsuit and you will not be able to share in any money or any other benefit obtained for the class if the lawsuit is successful. To get a copy of the Opt Out Form, visit the website below. Please visit www.kmlaw.ca/cases/beekeepers-class-action-government-negligence/ to get more information about this class action and your rights, or contact us at beekeepersclassaction@kmlaw.ca or 1 (800) 216-3016.

RECOURS COLLECTIF AU NOM DES APICULTEURS AU CANADA • Êtes-vous une personne, une société ou une autre entité juridique qui abrite ou qui a abrité plus de 50 colonies d’abeilles au Canada à des fins commerciales après le 31 décembre 2006? Si tel est le cas, vous pourriez faire partie du recours collectif qui a été certifié par la Cour. Le procès réclame une compensation financière (dommages et intérêts) et d’autres compensations pour les membres du recours. • Les membres du recours font automatiquement partie du recours collectif à moins d’entreprendre les démarches pour vous exclure (vous retirer) avant le 5 novembre 2017. Si vous souhaitez rester membre du recours collectif, ne faites rien. • Si vous vous retirez, vous ne ferez pas partie du procès et vous ne recevrez aucune compensation financière ou aucune autre compensation qui serait obtenue si le procès est réussi. Pour obtenir une copie du formulaire de retrait, veuillez visiter le site dont le lien est indiqué au point suivant. • Veuillez visiter www.kmlaw.ca/cases/beekeepers-class-action-governmentnegligence/ afin d’obtenir plus d’informations sur ce recours collectif et sur vos droits ou contactez-nous en nous écrivant à beekeepersclassaction@kmlaw.ca ou en appelant le 1-800-216-3016.

The Manitoba Co-operator | July 27, 2017

LIVESTOCK MARKETS (Friday to Thursday) Winnipeg Slaughter Cattle Steers — Heifers — D1, 2 Cows — D3 Cows — Bulls — Feeder Cattle (Price ranges for feeders refer to top-quality animals only) Steers (901+ lbs.) — (801-900 lbs.) — (701-800 lbs.) — (601-700 lbs.) — (501-600 lbs.) — (401-500 lbs.) Not available Heifers (901+ lbs.) this week (801-900 lbs.) — (701-800 lbs.) — (601-700 lbs.) — (501-600 lbs.) — (401-500 lbs.) —

Heifers

Alberta South — — 95.00 - 112.00 85.00 - 100.00 — $ 160.00 - 182.00 174.00 - 200.00 190.00 - 215.00 190.00 - 220.00 195.00 - 235.00 208.00 - 235.00 $ — 160.00 - 180.00 164.00 - 190.00 170.00 - 196.00 185.00 - 205.00 188.00 - 212.00

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

Futures (July 21st, 2017) in U.S. Fed Cattle Close Change August 2017 115.88 -1.55 October 2017 117.08 -0.75 December 2017 118.10 -0.13 February 2018 119.20 0.58 April 2018 118.43 0.35 June 2018 111.50 0.15

Feeder Cattle August 2017 September 2017 October 2017 November 2017 January 2018 March 2018

Cattle Slaughter Canada East West Manitoba U.S.

July 21st, 2017

Phil Franz-Warkentin CNSC

Close 152.28 152.33 150.85 149.38 146.18 143.08

Change -0.75 -0.65 -0.65 -0.38 0.15 0.05

Cattle Grades (Canada) Previous Year 50,180 10,139 40,041 NA 598,000

Week Ending July 14, 2017 555 25,554 24,363 1,562 1,059 7,530 433

Prime AAA AA A B D E

Previous Year 699 25,627 15,630 522 711 6,158 255

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

Source: Manitoba Agriculture Current Week 211E 196E 210.74

Last Week 215.85 200.97 215.50

Last Year (Index 100) 194.45 179.64 184.51

216.18

220.20

190.55

Futures (July 21st, 2017) in U.S. Hogs

Change

August 2017

81.10

-1.43

October 2017

67.85

-1.48

December 2017 February 2018 April 2018

62.95 67.38 70.80

-0.82 -0.13 0.00

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

Winnipeg Wooled Fats — — — — — —

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 June 30, 2017 Broiler Turkeys (6.2 kg or under, live weight truck load average) Grade A ............................................... $1.920 Undergrade ........................................$1.830 Hen Turkeys (between 6.2 and 8.5 kg liveweight truck load average) Grade A ............................................... $1.905 Undergrade ....................................... $1.805 Light Tom/Heavy Hen Turkeys (between 8.5 and 10.8 kg liveweight truck load average) Grade A ............................................... $1.905 Undergrade ....................................... $1.805 Tom Turkeys (10.8 and 13.3 kg, live weight truck load average) Grade A................................................. $1.890 Undergrade......................................... $1.805 Prices are quoted f.o.b. producers premise.

nly one cattle sale was held in Manitoba during the week, as most markets are either closed for the summer or running at a reduced schedule. Therefore we won’t carry the usual price table this week. Winnipeg Livestock Sales held a sale on Friday where 200 cattle moved through the rings. “It was short and sweet,” said field rep Scott Anderson. About three-quarters of the animals for sale were butcher cattle, with only 50 feeders on offer. Of those feeders, the majority were Holsteins, making it difficult to get an exact read on the local market. Overall, Anderson said the downtrend of the past month remained intact, with cows and bulls both a bit easier from the previous sale two weeks ago. At this time of year, “it’s tough for anyone to get too aggressive from a buyer’s standpoint, because it’s tough to get anything together as far as loads,” said Anderson. Cattle are out to grass and pasture conditions are looking relatively favourable in most areas. “It started out dry, but it’s improved and the rain today (Friday) will certainly help,” said Anderson. Winnipeg’s next sale will be held on August 11, after the August long weekend. Heartland Virden, Heartland Brandon, and the Grunthal Auction Mart are all scheduled to hold sales during the week of July 24-28.

Toronto 108.00 - 141.47 204.71 - 217.17 234.67 - 252.03 236.59 - 256.60 239.92 - 296.22 —

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

“It’s tough for anyone to get too aggressive from a buyer’s standpoint, because it’s tough to get anything together as far as loads.” Scott Anderson Winnipeg Livestock Sales

The USDA’s cattle-on-feed report was released Friday afternoon, July 21, with feedlot placements in June coming in well above expectations. Placements of 1.77 million head during the month were up 16 per cent from a year ago. The drought in North Dakota and Montana was said to be behind the increase, as the poor pasture conditions had ranchers moving cattle to market earlier than normal. Total U.S. cattle on feed in commercial feedlots (above 1,000 head) hit 10.8 million as of July 1, which was up four per cent from the same point a year ago. The rising supply beat market expectations and was expected to have a bearish influence on the North American cattle market. In Canada, feedlot supply in Alberta and Saskatchewan as of July 1 came in at 789,835 head, according to a report from CanFax. That was up four per cent from the five-year average. Canadian placements in June of 64,534 head were up five per cent from 2016, marking the fifth straight month of increases. Phil Franz-Warkentin writes for Commodity News Services Canada, a Winnipeg company specializing in grain and commodity market reporting.

briefs

Single rows best when stacking bales Alberta Agriculture and Forestry release

Sheep and Lambs $/cwt Ewes Lambs

‘Short and sweet’ for cattle movement last week One sale to report; more scheduled for the week of July 24-28

Ontario 131.15 - 160.44 140.06 - 157.51 72.82 - 101.42 72.82 - 101.42 100.74 - 134.25 $ 166.14 - 187.92 151.01 - 188.55 138.92 - 195.61 256.56 - 206.87 201.31 - 246.49 189.74 - 240.51 $ 144.48 - 165.33 167.32 - 182.69 157.86 - 188.26 175.32 - 204.62 179.21 - 205.49 189.35 - 214.00

(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.)

Week Ending July 14, 2017 61,809 12,412 49,397 NA 637,000

$1 Cdn: $0.7968 U.S. $1 U.S: $1.2549 Cdn.

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Cattle Prices

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

EXCHANGES: JUly 21st, 2017

A little forethought in stacking bales can go a long way to ensuring a better product. “St o r a g e l o s s e s f r o m improperly stacked bales can be anywhere from 15 to 20 per cent of the dry matter yield while protein and energy losses can be anywhere from five to 10 per cent,” says Barry Yaremcio, beef and forage specialist, Alberta Agriculture and Forestry. “You spend a lot of time putting up a goodquality hay, so why risk losing 10 to 15 per cent of your productivity by just not stacking the bales properly?”

Before bringing the bales into the yard, Yaremcio recommends mowing the grass that’s already present in the lot. “This will help reduce a lot of the moisture and soil-to-bale contact, and help prevent spoilage taking place from the bottom. Also, try to store the bales in a high area, so the bales don’t end up sitting in water after a rain.” Yaremcio suggests leaving two to three feet between the rows of bales and stacking them from northwest to southeast or from wherever the prevailing winds are com ing from. “This way, when the snow comes, the wind will be able to blow away the moisture so it’s not between the bales come spring.” There are a number

of different methods for stacking. One method is the pyramid style, with three bales on the bottom, two in the middle and one on the top. “That’s actually the poorest way to do it,” says Yaremcio. “If it rains after the stacks are made, or if snow melts during the winter, all that moisture will work its way through the stack from the top down, and cause spoilage wherever the bales contact each other.” He says the mushroom stack, with bottom bale flat and the second one on top, is better than the pyramid but still will end up with a lot of damage. “The best method, however, if you have the space, is to put single bales in rows with the individual bales in the rows separated by about six to 10 inches so they don’t touch.”

Goats Kids Billys Mature

Winnipeg ( Hd Fats) — — —

Toronto ($/cwt) 96.12 -275.05 — 114.77 - 279.52

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

Winnipeg ($/cwt) — —

Toronto ($/cwt) 35.00 - 67.50 15.00 - 67.50

There will be no market reports from livestock auctions this week. They will return next issue.

The Manitoba Co-operator | July 27, 2017

GRAIN MARKETS column

Manitoba Elevator Prices

Traders keep canola prices above the $500 support mark

Average quotes as of July 21, 2017 ($/tonne)

Drought in the U.S. spring wheat area continues as the main feature of the wheat market DAVE SIMS CNSC

CE Futures Canada canola contracts chopped around for the week ended Ju l y 2 1 , t o r n b e t w e e n c o n f l i c t i n g weather issues, before finally ending relatively unchanged. Early in the week, ideas took hold that canola fields in some parts of Saskatchewan and Alberta had likely suffered irreversible damage due to the heat stress suffered in late June and early July. One analyst estimated some fields had already lost five to 10 bushels an acre in heat damage. However, that support was countered by forecasts calling for rain in Western Canada, which helped cool off the market. The November contract ended the week at $504.80 a tonne, down $1.40 over the week. The loss was minimal though, when you consider the fact canola had surged over the $530 mark, as recently as July 10. Technical strength helped keep values aloft as traders were reluctant to take the nearby contract below the psychologically important $500-per-tonne mark. The support level for canola is likely $5 or $10 below the $500 mark, although any significant change in the weather forecasts could drive it much lower. The resistance has been projected at the $530 mark by some, but of course, that is only if the

Basis

Cash

E. Manitoba wheat

281.37

17.51

298.88

W. Manitoba wheat

281.37

1.74

283.10

E. Manitoba canola

504.80

-8.93

495.88

W. Manitoba canola

504.80

-10.07

494.73 Source: pdqinfo.ca

heat stress continues to make life difficult for the plants. Gains in the Canadian dollar continued to eat into crush margins and make canola more expensive on the international market. At the beginning of the week, the loonie was worth 78.93 U.S. cents but that had increased to 79.69 by July 24. For soybeans, the market continues to be at the whim and mercy of weather conditions in the U.S. Midwest. The dominant November contract broke through major resistance at the US$10-perbushel mark due to the heat stress affecting soybean fields. That heat was reflected by the declining crop condition ratings put out by the USDA. There are also ideas yields will be lower this year. The corn market also rose last week, pushed up by hot weather in the U.S. Corn Belt and spillover gains from wheat and soybeans. The market’s rise was thwarted somewhat though, by China’s recent auction from its state corn reserve. The Minneapolis wheat market remains the pacesetter when it comes to wheat prices in the U.S. However, the meteoric rise it had been on appears to have stalled somewhat as values ended the week relatively flat. End-users continue to scour the continent for supplies of highprotein wheat while hot, dry weather continues to beset the northern U.S. plains. Both the Chicago and Kansas City markets ended the week slightly lower as ideas took hold that winter wheat stocks were better than expected. Dave Sims writes for Commodity News Services Canada, a Winnipeg company specializing in grain and commodity market reporting.

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

Future

Port Prices As of Friday, July 21, 2017 ($/tonne) Last Week

Weekly Change

U.S. hard red winter 12% Houston

196.02

-6.42

U.S. spring wheat 14% Portland

321.78

3.77

Canola Thunder Bay

509.80

-2.50

Canola Vancouver

529.80

-2.50

Closing Futures Prices

As of Thursday, July 20, 2017 ($/tonne) Last Week

Weekly Change

ICE canola

504.80

-53.40

ICE milling wheat

290.00

2.00

ICE barley

140.00

2.00

Mpls. HRS wheat

281.37

3.40

Chicago SRW wheat

183.44

1.65

Kansas City HRW wheat

182.25

-1.10

Corn

149.50

5.71

Oats

191.77

-1.46

Soybeans

370.75

8.73

Soymeal

363.33

8.15

Soyoil

745.29

16.32

Cash Prices Winnipeg As of Friday, July 21, 2017 ($/tonne) Last Week

Weekly Change

Feed wheat

n/a

Feed barley

147.89

1.84

Rye

n/a

449.58

13.78

n/a

Oats

201.01

0.00

Soybeans

388.75

3.67

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

17.40

n/a

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

Ask

Flaxseed Feed peas

Canadian wheat bids rise, but upside limited Weekend rains led to a sharp sell-off Monday morning, and those losses should spill into the Canadian cash market BY PHIL FRANZ-WARKENTIN Commodity News Service Canada

ard red spring wheat bids in Western Canada posted small gains during the week ended July 21, as persistent weather concerns in the U.S. Spring Wheat Belt provided support. However, rains in the dry area over the weekend (July 22-23) could temper additional advances. Depending on the location, average Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS) wheat prices were up by C$1 to C$3 per tonne across the Prairie provinces, according to price quotes from a crosssection of delivery points compiled by PDQ (Price and Data Quotes). Average prices ranged from about C$283 per tonne in western Manitoba, to as high as C$299 in eastern Manitoba. Quoted basis levels varied from loca-

CWRS basis levels across Western Canada range from C$54 to C$70 below the futures.

tion to location, but generally held steady to range from about $2 to $18 per tonne above the futures when using the grain company methodology of quoting the basis as the difference between the U.S. dollar-denominated futures and the Canadian dollar cash bids. When accounting for currency exchange rates by adjusting Canadian prices to U.S. dollars (C$1=US$0.7969 as of July 21) CWRS bids ranged from US$225 to US$238 per tonne. That would put the currency adjusted basis levels at about US$43 to US$56 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 C$54 to C$70 below the futures. Canada Prairie Red Spring (CPRS) wheat bids were down by C$7 to C$8 per tonne, with prices ranging from C$190 to C$204 per tonne. Average durum prices held steady, with bids in Saskatchewan coming in at about C$274 to C$292 per tonne. The September spring wheat contract in Minneapolis, which most CWRS

contracts Canada are based off of, was quoted at US$7.6575 per bushel on July 21, up by 7.75 U.S. cents from the previous week. However, the weekend rains led to a sharp sell-off Monday morning, July 24, and those losses should spill into the Canadian cash market. The Kansas City hard red winter wheat futures, which are now traded in Chicago, are more closely linked to CPRS in Canada. The September Kansas City wheat contract was quoted at US$4.9600 per bushel on July 21, down by 17.50 U.S. cents compared to the previous week. The September Chicago Board of Trade soft wheat contract settled at US$4.9925 on July 21, which was down by 11.50 U.S. cents on the week. The Canadian dollar settled at 79.69 U.S. cents on July 21, which was up by roughly three-quarters of a cent on the week.

The Manitoba Co-operator | July 27, 2017

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

Ag societies turn to mandatory testing as EIA scare continues

Horse owners on the summer fair and rodeo circuit may want to recheck the rules as some ag societies implement mandatory Coggins testing “Testing is kind of the best method we have in order to try and identify horses that are currently carrying the virus so that we can limit the spread of the virus further.”

By Alexis Stockford Co-operator staff

anitoba’s horse show circuit is feeling the effects of efforts to avoid further spreading equine infectious anemia (EIA) after several carriers were identified in the province. The outbreak has shut down all horse shows in the Interlake region this summer and prompted other show organizers to require advance testing of all horses attending their events. “There used to be a time where, in order to move from a show to a show, you would’ve had to have had an EIA (test, otherwise known as a Coggins test)… As the risk waned down, so did the surveillance,” Dr. Chris Bell, owner of Elder’s Equine Veterinary Service, said. “We’ve got into a period of time now in the past 10 to 15 years where horsemen are not used to having to require a Coggins test and so, as a result unfortunately, we don’t know exactly where from, but obviously a couple of positive carriers have snuck into the herd.” As of late June, five animals in the province were confirmed infected with the potentially fatal virus, which can cause weakness, anorexia, fever, depression, jaundice and small hemorrhages under the tongue and eye, among other symptoms. Three infected animals were reported June 9 in the RM of St. Clements, followed two weeks later by two confirmed infections in the nearby RM of Armstrong. On July 14, the Virden Animal Hospital Facebook page posted that another three premises were reported positive; one in the RM of Hanover, one in the RM of St. Andrews, and a second in the RM of Armstrong.

Flies main vector Flies are a main vector for EIA as they may bite infected animals then transfer the bloodborne disease to any healthy equine they bite afterwards. Medical equipment, such as syringes, may also transmit the virus, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) says. Foals may also contract the virus from an infected mare or through their sire’s semen. Such infected foals often abort or die within months of birth. Arborg is so far the only stop on the Heartland Rodeo Association schedule to require a negative Coggins test. Some of its horse events were suddenly cut as a result of EIA. Pony r ides, chuckwagon racing, vaulting demonstrations and horse bucking events were all cancelled during the

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to cancel the fair,” he said. “Our stock contractor, he has 200 horses and he didn’t have the $20,000 to put out there to get his horses tested and our chuckwagon guys, they all said they weren’t testing.”

More testing next year Confirmed cases of equine infectious anemia in Manitoba are keeping some horses off the short circuit this year.

July 14-16 fair and rodeo. The North Interlake Show Circuit, normally a draw for up-andcoming riders throughout the region, was also pulled and organizers have cancelled all other shows this year. The circuit committee expressed concern that several positive-tested horses had attended events prior to the virus being detected and that previous negative tests may now be false negatives. Robyn Bjornson, Arborg’s horse show organizer and member of the North Interlake Show Circuit committee, said going ahead without testing would have been “very irresponsible” given EIA cases in the region. Bucking events were originally set to go forward, but cancelled after the rodeo’s stock supplier reported six positive tests and was put under quarantine. “It was a bit of a juggling match,” Bjornson said. “We definitely didn’t anticipate the bucking stock not coming, but we all pulled together and it ended up turning out OK. The spectator attendance was definitely up. We have a very strong tractor pull and that really saved us, and we have a really strong kids’ zone.”

Competitors stay home More steer wrestling was also added. Barrel racing, however, took a major hit, according to Bjornson. “We were down probably close to 50 competitors,” she said. “Day 1 on the rodeo, we were down 60 entries. “It was definitely a very sad Friday night. Usually we have

a big horse show in attendance and we have all the bucking stock and all the corrals would have been filled and you looked over the fairgrounds on Friday and there wasn’t one horse trailer.” The Arborg Agr icultural Society says any future horse events will also require a negative Coggins test. Leighton Dyck, Heartland Rodeo Association bareback and saddle bronc director, said EIA has been a “continuous” discussion with various rodeo committees. “You advise people to do their tests and look after their horse, but we can only do so much as an association — really make it known to everybody so that everybody at least knows it’s out there,” he said. “Really, when you take horses off your own property and take them to an event like that where there’s so many horses around, you kind of do it at your own risk.” Entry numbers have not been significantly affected by EIA concern, he said. Concern has since spread outside of the hard-hit regions of the Interlake. The Dufferin Agricultural Society also required a negative Coggins test during this year’s Carman Fair July 13-15. H o w e v e r, Ja n e M a r t i n , Strathclair Agricultural Society treasurer, said mandatory testing was discussed but not implemented during their fair July 18. “We kind of inquired around to see what other fairs were doing and stuff, and people just, if they didn’t feel comfortable, they just didn’t come to the fair,” she said. Entries dropped only slightly because of EIA, she added.

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No cure There is no known cure or vaccine for the virus and the CFIA requires that any animal testing positive be either put down or quarantined for life. Any infected horse is considered a lifetime carrier of the disease. In practice, it means that EIA is often a death sentence for an animal and a loss of time, emotional and monetary investment for horse owners, although the CFIA may offer reimbursement if an animal is ordered destroyed. As such, the Coggins test requirement has met resistance from some corners. “You hear it a lot from when you talk to different people,” Dyck said. “There are some people who don’t want to do it because you’re afraid that if your horse comes back positive, you lose your horse.” Others are concerned about the cost, he said. Bjor nson said it is still worthwhile. “Equestrian is definitely a very costly sport,” she said. “People put a lot of money and time into their horses, their trailers, their tacks. To get a $50 test and get the whole Manitoba herd down to a negative herd so that everybody feels safe to move around, I think is very vital from a provincial standpoint to go forward.” Coggins tests range in price. Kevin Boese, Gilbert PlainsGrandview Agricultural Society president, says tests in his area range up to $150 per animal. The Gilbert Plains-Grandview Agricultural Society Fair and Rodeo will also require a negative test, but not until next year. “If we were going to make it mandatory, we would’ve had

The fair ran July 21-23 and lost some entries in both the rodeo and light horse show due to EIA concern, although other event entries were strong, he said. Despite not requiring it, tests were encouraged and the ag society asked owners to take precautions such as fly spray and fly nets. The society also sprayed insecticide over the grounds prior to the event. Critics have also argued that infected animals may still slip through the system if they are infected after testing is done. Most ag societies with mandatory testing have also included a time bracket to limit this risk. Arborg required tests be done no sooner than April 1. Dufferin said no earlier than May 28. “Testing is kind of the best method we have in order to try and identify horses that are currently carrying the virus so that we can limit the spread of the virus further,” Bell said, “but, with all testing, it is an issue where you only know the status as of the day of the test. The reason for wanting to test the animals is to avoid grouping animals that have unknown statuses.” He further advocated testing as a means of definitively grouping confirmed EIAnegative animals with other negative animals. “I think, if we were to just put our head in the sand and say, ‘Well, I’m not going to test horses because we don’t like the idea that there could be one positive,’ then that would take one horse that may need to be put down and possibly translate it into 20 horses that need to be put down if that horse was to travel and transmit it,” he said. Ideally, he added, owners would also test animals this fall and again in spring 2018 to weed out carriers in this latest outbreak. astockford@farmmedia.com

The Manitoba Co-operator | July 27, 2017

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Prices vary based on condition and specific demands Strong bidding for lambs of both wool and hair type GOAT DOES

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here were 356 sheep and goats delivered to the Winnipeg Livestock Auction on July 5. Prices remained strong due to demand for various celebrations between recent limited sales. Buyers were forced to keep available stock. Late lambs reached the market before the heavy competition at the fall sales. Fresh young lambs were maintained for these festive celebrations. There appeared to be no price differences between wool and hair ewes at this sale. The price ranged from $0.91 to $1.08 per pound. A group of five 109pound Katahdin-cross and Dorper-cross ewes brought $1.16 per pound. The older sheared ewes did not attract the buyers’ attentions, as these were considered cull. The selection of rams drew the buyers, as the quality was excellent and the immediate demand could be taken. There was no pattern that could be noticed, as the bidding was from extreme to another. Bids ranged from $128.25 to $213.84 per animal. The heavyweight classification was represented by two 118-pound Suffolk-cross lambs which brought $228.92 ($1.94 per pound). The bidding on the market lambs was quite active among the various buyers. The price ranged from $2 to $2.11 per pound. An exception was a 110-

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Prices remained strong due to demand for various celebrations between recent limited sales. … Fresh young lambs were maintained for these festive celebrations.

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Drought boosts June feedlot placements

Atypical BSE found in 11-year-old Alabama cow

Analyst estimates feedlots in June made average profit of $210 per steer versus a roughly $80 loss a year earlier

‘Negligible’ risk status isn’t expected to change for the U.S.

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n 11-year-old cow in Alabama tested positive for bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), the U.S. Department of Agriculture said on July 18. The cow tested positive for the atypical L-type of BSE after exhibiting clinical signs at an Alabama livestock market, USDA said in a press release. Atypical BSE can arise spontaneously in cattle herds, usually in animals eight years old or older. “This animal never entered slaughter channels and at no time presented a risk to the food supply, or to human health in the United States,” USDA said. “Following delivery to the livestock market the cow later died at that location.” The Alabama cow is the fifth detection of BSE in the U.S., four of which were atypical. “This finding of an atypical case will not change the negligible risk status of the U.S., and should not lead to any trade issues,” the USDA added. The only classical BSE case was an animal found in 2003

“This animal never entered slaughter channels and at no time presented a risk to the food supply, or to human health in the United States.”

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at a Washington farm that was imported from Canada and born before a 1997 ban on the use of cattle feed containing brain or spinal tissue, which can result in transmission of the disease. China last month resumed imports of U.S. beef for the first time since banning them following the 2003 scare. First detected in Britain in the 1980s, classical BSE ravaged herds in parts of Europe until the early 2000s and was linked to the brain wasting Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease in humans.

anchers placed 16.1 per cent more cattle in U.S. feedlots last month than in June 2016, making it the most for the month in more than a decade, the U.S. Department of Agriculture reported Friday, July 21. Good profits for feedlots in June allowed them to buy more calves for fattening for sale to packing plants, said analysts. They said an increasing number of cattle in parts of the northern Plains were entering feed yards as drought grips the region. O n M o n d a y, C h i c a g o Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures opened lower, largely based on Friday’s report on placement outcome, analysts said. USDA’s report showed June placements at 1.770 million head, up from 1.525 million a year earlier and above the average forecast of 1.618 million. It was the most for the month since 1.95 million in 2006. The government put the feedlot cattle supply as of July 1 at 10.821 million head, up 4.5 per cent from 10.356 million a year ago. Analysts, on average, had forecast a 2.9 per cent gain. USDA said the number of cattle sold to packers, or market-

Last week’s USDA report put the July 1 U.S. cattle herd at 102.6 million head, up from 98.2 million two years ago. file photo

LMIC calculated that feedlots in June, on average, made a profit of $210 per steer sold to meat companies versus a roughly $80 loss a year earlier. On Friday the government simultaneously issued the semi-annual cattle inventory report. It showed the July 1 U.S. cattle herd at 102.6 million head, up from 98.2 million two years ago. USDA did not publish the July 2016 cattle inventory data due to budgetary issues. The report suggests the herd continues to expand, said Robb. He added that the second half of 2017 would be more critical than the first half, in terms of the rate of expansion, because of the drought and more heifers entering feedlots.

ings, were up 4.0 per cent in June from a year ago, to 1.989 million head. Analysts had projected an increase of 4.7 per cent from 1.912 million last year. Worsening drought in the upper Plains resulted in more cattle taken off grazing land, contributing to larger-than-anticipated June placements, said U.S. Commodities analyst Don Roose. He said ramped-up beef demand was needed to compensate for increased cattle supplies ahead. Livestock Marketing Information Center (LMIC) director Jim Robb attributed June’s cattle placement surge to feedlot profitability, which encouraged them to pull in more animals from a broad region of the country, including areas stricken by drought.

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

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More cops, more cameras or more common sense? What’s the best way to fight crime in rural Saskatchewan? Questions related to rural crime generated plenty of discussion during the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities’ annual convention in Saskatoon last week, and some controversy as well. SARM is one of the best barometers of public sentiment in rural Saskatchewan. At its annual convention March 14-16, the organization welcomed more than 1,000 delegates — mostly elected reeves and councilors — from 296 RMs across the province. And according to delegates attending the event, rural people are fed up with what they see as threats to their property and personal safety. “For a lot of (rural people), I think it’s a concern about RCMP coverage itself,” said SARM president Ray Orb, when asked about delegates’ frustration. “They don’t feel safe because there aren’t enough police out there to cover the whole province.…It’s (about having) the confidence that the RCMP are there and that when they’re called, they’ll be able to (show up) in a timely manner. Added another delegate, who spoke on the condition of anonymity: “Policing in rural Saskatchewan is inadequate and the criminals know it.… People in remote areas have had enough.” SEE PROTECT PROPERTY, PAGE 4

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Cold weather doesn’t stop calving but at -23C Brenda Stahl takes a minutes-old calf to the warmth of the barn at the Cayley Colony near Cayley, Alta., earlier this month. FOR MORE CALVING PHOTOS FROM THE CAYLEY COLONY, SEE PAGE 70. | MIKE STURK PHOTO

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Canada, China explore trade talks Eliminating tariffs could increase annual exports to China by $1.2 billion BY SEAN PRATT

China buys one-third of Canada’s

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Farm groups are excited that Canada has launched exploratory free trade agreement talks with China. The Asian country accounted for $5.6 billion in Canadian agri-food exports last year, making it Canada’s second largest market after the United States.

canola exports and is an important market for soybeans, pulses, wheat, barley, beef and pork. A study commissioned by the Canola Council of Canada found that eliminating tariffs could increase exports of seed, oil and meal to China by up to $1.2 billion per year. That would be the equivalent of shipping an extra 1.8 million

tonnes of canola per year to that market, or 10 percent of annual production. “We see incredible opportunity for grow th in China and part of that opportunity hinges upon better market access,” said Brian Innes, vice-president of government relations with the council. SEE TRADE TALKS, PAGE 5

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Important considerations when trailering horses Doing it right can dramatically reduce the stresses placed on horses in transport Carol Shwetz

The horse may actually have a good reason to protest entry into the trailer even if we cannot clearly connect to its reasoning.

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railering of horses has dramatically increased in frequency over the last decade with horses travelling to and from sales, competitions, shows, trail riding, equine vacations, breeding and more. Some travel may be as short as an hour while other trips may involve many hours, perhaps even a few days of trailering. Considerable physical, psychological, and emotional pressure is placed upon the “trailered” horse and many horses experience significant stress associated with transport. Their immune, digestive, musculoskeletal and hormonal systems are affected not only during transport but for hours, or even days after the trailering event. Trailer loading of horses is the subject of many articles, forums, chapters and books. Perhaps rather than asking, “how to load the horse into the trailer,” it would be prudent to consider that the horse’s protest to enter the trailer may be its only means of communicating a problem which has nothing to do with “loading up.” The horse may actually have a good reason to protest entry into the trailer even if we cannot clearly connect to its reasoning. The trailer ride itself is an “experience and/or environment” in which he/she is not used to.” If the horse feels uncomfortable or unsafe in the trailer it will resist entry and reentry. After the horse loads into the trailer for the first time it will be the trailer environment which will establish his/her future comfort with loading. The best way for a person to empathize with the horse’s experience of trailering is to ride inside the trailer while it is in motion — just as the horse does. A trailer in motion has many dynamics — accelerating, decelerating, stopping, and turning corners. Each dynamic places unique musculoskeletal demands upon the horse to balance itself. Abrupt accelerations, decelerations and sharp turns are particularly demanding as the horse often scrambles to keep its balance. The more frequent and abrupt the movements the more likely the horse is to feel unsafe and anxious. Therefore, driver technique has a significant impact on the horse’s experience while in transport. The horse needs ample room and secure footing to be sure footed during travel. Poor footing and slippery surfaces quickly unsettle even the most seasoned of horses. A bed of shavings on the floor of a trailer offers the horse a clean and secure footing surface. Shavings also sponge urine and fecal matter expressed during travel which in turn improves air quality inside the trailer. Horses travelling untethered in an open-concept trailer

Trailering horses has become very common and doing it correctly will make the animal healthier, happier and more willing to co-operate. PHOTO: CAROL SHWETZ

will quickly assume a rearward position once the trailer sets in motion. Research has shown that horses travelling in this manner are less physically stressed, better able to balance and brace themselves and vocalized less than forwardfacing horses. In addition, horses moved in open stalls without head restraint were less likely to suffer from dehydration and immune system dysfunction during and after travel. Horses are tied during trailering for a number of reasons — style of trailer, number and compatibility of animals travelling together, duration of haul, etc. Yet whenever possible allow the horses to take advantage of whatever room there is to carry their heads in a natural posture. If necessary, long-

tie the horse enabling it to rest its head at a comfortably lowhanging level facilitating sinus clearing and airway drainage. Ties with quick-release snaps are a valuable safety consideration in case of an emergency. Any covering placed upon the horse during transport, whether it be blankets, sheets, shipping boots or tack compromises the horse’s ability to dissipate heat and can add to the horse’s discomfort. The muscular activity associated with maintaining balance during transport produces considerable internal heat which the horse must dissipate in order to thermoregulate properly. Warm temperatures will markedly amplify the risk of heat stress to the horse. Heat stress contributes to dehydration, weakens the immune system,

and fatigues the horse. Heat stress is a significant concern for horses travelling during the summer months leading to dehydration, colic, and exhaustion. Be sure to stop frequently to allow horses a break from the trailer and to offer water. Bell boots are a simple, inexpensive and effective means of protecting the vulnerable coronary band from hoof strike and/or a misstep that may incur during loading, travel and unloading. Vigilant attention to air quality inside the trailer offsets the risks associated with stagnant air, accumulating exhaust fumes and excessive heat. Keeping the trailer as clean as possible minimizes the risk of pathogens overwhelming a respiratory system weakened by trailer stress.

Provide ample water, adequate hay and no grain to the travelling horse. Dehydration is a common side-effect of shipping that can lead to other more serious problems. Offering hay for the horse during travel helps retain water in the gut during transit and adds to the hospitality and comfort quotient of the trailer. Grain feeds, on the other hand, stress gut function and increase the possibility of colic. Periodically stop and unload horses every four to six hours in a secure area. This allows the horse not only a physical but a mental break. Remember, the horse has no concept that the trailer ride will end, especially during the initial few experiences. Even stopping for 15-20 minutes will give the horse a rest from the balancing necessary when the trailer is in motion. Horses have individual preference under travel conditions. If travel becomes an expectation frequently placed upon a horse it is worthwhile to investigate its individual shipping nuances i.e. travelling positions, watering routines, and preferred travel companions. Transporting horses in familiar and congenial groups reduces both the risk of exposure to infectious disease as well as social stress. Carol Shwetz is a veterinarian focusing on equine practice in Millarville, Alta.

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

High pressure set to dominate for the next few days Issued: Monday, July 24, 2017 · Covering: July 26, 2017 – August 2, 2017 Daniel Bezte Weather Vane

o far this summer forecasting the weather has been tough, to say the least. We’ve basically been in a battle between a ridge of high pressure to our southwest and an active storm track to our north. Every time the weather models predict that the ridge of high pressure will win out, a storm system has come along and flattened the ridge. This forecast period, for the first time in a long while, looks as if it will be straightforward, with high pressure dominating the picture. The first area of high pressure will build in on Wednesday and will bring mainly sunny skies, light winds, and warm temperatures until Friday. Expect daytime highs in the 30 C range with overnight lows in the mid-teens. Late Friday or sometime on Saturday an area of low pressure is forecasted to cross northern Manitoba. This low will bring a weak cold front through the region. I don’t think we’ll see any real change in temperatures, but we could see the odd thundershower. A second area of high pressure

is then forecasted to begin moving in from the west late on Saturday. This will bring another severalday period of mainly sunny skies, light winds, and warm temperatures. We should see sunny and dry conditions right through until Tuesday of next week. At this point the weather models are showing a second area of low pressure moving through the north-central Prairies. This low is currently forecasted to take a slightly more southerly route. This will allow the low to pull up some hot, humid air into our region beginning on Monday. Expect daytime highs to push into the low 30s with extreme southwestern regions possibly seeing highs in the mid-30s. With the increase in humidity and instability associated with the northern low there will be a good chance for scattered thunderstorms beginning on Tuesday and continuing into Wednesday. Usual temperature range for this period: Highs: 21 to 30 C, Lows: 10 to 17 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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This issue’s map is rather interesting as it shows the average date when the maximum temperature for the year occurs throughout the United States and Canada. Looking at the Canadian Prairies you can see that the main grassland region typically experiences the warmest temperatures of the year in late July and early August. Farther north the warmest temperatures occur in mid- to late July.

A positive and negative explanation of lightning When it comes to safety, the best policy is ‘If it roars, go indoors’ BY DANIEL BEZTE Co-operator contributor

o wrap up our look at severe thunderstorms we’re going to revisit how lightning is thought to form and then take a look at some lightning facts and safety tips. When it comes to thunderstorms, while tornadoes, wind, and hail often make the headlines, it is lightning that is often the biggest threat. For this discussion we’ll look at a typical lightning strike that starts in the cloud and hits the ground. First of all, lightning is caused by a buildup of electrical charge within a thunderstorm. It is believed that strong updrafts a n d d ow n d r a f t s w i t h i n a thunderstorm cause particles of dust, water, and ice to hit each other. These millions of collisions allow for electrons to be transferred between particles, causing these particles to become charged. This is a very similar process to the one that gives you a charge when you drag your feet across a carpet in the winter. Within the thunderstorm these same updrafts and downdrafts separate the charged p a r t i c l e s i n t o re g i o n s, s o

When it comes to thunderstorms, while tornadoes, wind, and hail often make the headlines, it is lightning that is often the biggest threat.

that some areas of the storm become negatively charged, while other areas become positively charged. Exactly how this happens is still not completely understood. When an area of the storm gains a strong enough charge, it will act on the air around it causing it to ionize (the air molecules break apart, forming positive and negative atoms). This ionized air can now conduct electricity. Meanwhile, on the ground, the strong negative charge in the clouds above the Earth pushes electrons (which are negative) away. In objects that are good conductors, such as metals, the electrons move easily, so these objects become strongly positive; this makes them more attractive to the negative charge in the cloud. Yo u c a n s o m e t i m e s s e e this when you are outside just before a thunderstorm. If the hair on someone starts

to stand up, that means that the individual strands of hair have become charged, and s i n c e t h e y h a ve t h e s a m e charge they repel each other and begin standing up. By the way, this is not a good thing, so even though it seems cool and funny it should be telling you that there is a very strong charge in the clouds above you and you need to take cover!

Positive streamers A s o b j e c t s o n t h e g ro u n d become more and more positive they begin to send out what is known as positive streamers. These reach towards the cloud trying to make a connection. At the same time, a ‘stepped leader’ i s m ov i n g d ow n f ro m t h e cloud. This is a narrow channel that is coming down from the base of the cloud, forming a zigzag pattern as it builds towards the ground.

This stepped leader or channel is filling with electrons as it makes its way to the ground. Once the stepped leader gets close to the ground, the positive streamers try to connect with it. Once one of them makes the connection the channel is complete and all the electrons can now flow. This whole process, up to this point, will typically take about one second. The electrons in the channel that are closest to the ground will begin to flow first, followed by electrons farther and farther up the channel. As these electrons flow they bump into particles of air, transferring some of their energy in the form of heat. This causes the air to heat up and glow. Since the electrons flow from the bottom up, it may appear that the lightning originated from the ground even though it originated in the cloud. If there is a large enough charge in the cloud w e m a y s e e t w o o r t h re e “dumps” of electrons down the original channel. On the ground we would see this as a multiple flash of lightning.

Lightning facts and figures Now on to some lightning facts and safety information. The average lightning bolt is about two cm wide and 7.5

km long, but lightning bolts can be as long as 40 km, with the record length being 190 km. These long bolts of lightning often come out of the side of the storm and can hit the ground a long distance from the storm. This is where the term “bolt out of the blue” comes from. As far as safety is concerned, there is no truly safe place from lightning if you get caught outdoors. When I last wrote about this topic four or five years ago, I received several stern emails saying I took lightning safety too casually. The current public information being given out by both Environment Canada and the U.S. National Weather Service is: If it roars, go indoors. That is, if you see lightning or hear thunder you should head for appropriate cover immediately, which is indoors. I agree that this is your safest and best course of action. It is simple and straightforward. I always thought lightning safety was common sense, but after watching people around a lake take cover under a group of large trees when they heard a relatively close clap of thunder, I realized that most people don’t have much common sense when it comes to lightning!

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CROPS Assessing whether or not to spray soybean aphids? There’s an app for that, but farmers still need to scout and take beneficial insects that prey on soybean aphids into account BY ALLAN DAWSON Co-operator staff / Carman

ncertain about applying an insecticide to control soybean aphids? There’s an app for that. It’s called the Aphid Advisor and it not only takes into account the soybean aphid population, but the population of six main insects that prey on soybean aphids. “Instead of having a fixed, economic threshold like we are used to having for pests, what we now have is what is called a d y n a m i c a c t i o n t h re s h o l d ,” Jordan Bannerman, an entomology instructor with the University of Manitoba, said in an interview July 11 on the sidelines of this year’s Crop Diagnostic School hosted by Manitoba Agriculture and the University of Manitoba at its research station here. “The dynamic action threshold... is available in an app that has you enter not only counts of soybean aphids but also the predators of soybean aphids and you use both sets of information to decide whether or not to spray, or to wait, or not spray.” The app — a joint effort by the University of Guelph and Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs — is available for Apple’s iPhone and iPad and BlackBerry smartphones. (Go to http://www.aphidapp.com to get the app, which won’t come up when you search Apple’s App Store.) The economic threshold for spraying soybean aphids has been an average of 250 per plant and rising, but that number is probably too low if the field also has a good population of insects that attack soybean aphids, Bannerman said. “ What this new tool does through this app is says if you have 300 aphids per plant and you also have one lady beetle... per five plants, you may not actually be above the threshold because we know that predator is going to help reduce the population so you wouldn’t necessarily have to spray,” he said.

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There are two main steps when using the app, Bannerman said. One is getting a good representative sampling of the soybean aphid population. The second is doing the same for the main six insects that prey on them. The app has photographs of each of those predatory and parasitic insects. “So even if an agronomist or grower is not very familiar with these (beneficial insects) photos help a lot because you can actually use this right in the field to help make sure that you are accurately identifying the predators and parasites that you need to effectively use this tool,” Bannerman said. Manitoba Agriculture extension entomologist John Gavloski, who worked with Bannerman at the diagnostic school, discussed the main insects that attack soybean aphids. They are:

Lady beetles (adult and larvae) Everyone knows what an adult lady beetle looks like. And most know they eat aphids. But juvenile lady beetles also eat soybean aphids. “ The juvenile lady beetles look like miniature black alligators,” Gavloski said in an interview. “( T )hey can individually eat about 100 soybean aphids per day per individual. They are very good predators.”

Lacewings (adult and larvae) “Lacewings as adults are fairly large green insects with lacy wings as the name would indic a t e,” Ga v l o s k i s a i d . “ T h e i r larva look like miniature brown alligators. “They are also fairly aggressive aphid consumers.”

Hover fly (Syrphid larvae) Adults look a lot like bees or wasps, but have no stinger and can hover. In the juvenile stage hover flies are slug-like and brown, green or sometimes pale in colour. Hover fly larvae use their hook-shaped mouth to impale aphids and suck their fluid out, killing them.

Minute pirate bugs (Orius), (adults and nymphs) Theses are very tiny insects with black and white patches. They appear early in soybean fields and initially may feed on pollen and plant sap, but they don’t cause economic damage to the soybeans, Gavloski said. “When suitable prey such as soybean aphids arrive they are there waiting for them,” he said. They’re another highly beneficial insect.”

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soybean aphids Continued from page 17

Aphidoletes This is a small midge fly whose larvae feed on aphids. The yellowish to orange larvae are small too — only a couple of millimetres long. “They are small and legless but they can squirm around pretty good and can get themselves into an aphid colony and start devouring the aphids,” Gavloski said. The slug-like larvae inject a toxin into aphids’ leg joints to paralyze them and then suck out the aphid body contents through a hole bitten in the thorax. Larvae can consume aphids much larger than themselves and may kill many more aphids than they eat when aphid populations are high.

Aphid Mummies ‘Mummies’ are caused by parasitic wasps that lay their eggs in aphids resulting in the aphid’s death as the eggs hatch and transform into larvae, Gavloski said. “Eventually the soybean aphids become inflated and brown or black, depending on the species of wasp that is parasitizing the aphid,” he said. “They look kind of bloated and they change colour and eventually you will have a hole in the end of the aphid where the wasp popped out after it developed.” Mu m m i e s n e e d t o b e included in the count of natural enemies present in the soybean field when using the Aphid Advisor app.

Plant growth regulators are picky about staging Research is underway to find which wheat, barley, and oat cultivars respond to plant growth regulators, and which don’t BY JENNIFER BLAIR Staff / Lacombe, Alta.

odging is a serious issue for crop growers — but plant growth regulators may not be the cure-all producers are hoping for, depending on the variety that’s being grown. “What we really need to do is find a solution for standability, and plant growth regulators may be one of those agronomic tools that we can use to help improve standability,” provincial research scientist Sheri Strydhorst said at Canolapalooza here in late June. “But what we’re finding is that the plant growth regulators don’t work on all cultivars. We might have something like CDC Go or Harvest wheat where the plant growth regulator works really, really well. You put it on Foremost or Thorsby or Coleman wheat and it doesn’t achieve you anything.” That uncertainty makes it tough for producers to decide whether plant growth regulators — which reduce the

“We want to make sure that growers using a plant growth regulator get the results that they’re looking for.”

Sheri Strydhorst

height of a plant to limit the potential for lodging — are worth the risk, said Strydhorst. Luckily, trade issues around plant growth regulators are “managing the risk.” “Manipulator does not have a maximum residue limit into the United States. Growers are hesitant to use it at all because if they can’t sell their wheat, they’re not going to use it,” she said. “The good thing for us researchers is that gives us time to do some of that work.”

Doesn’t work on barley Right now, Alberta researchers are looking at which

cultivars respond to plant growth regulators, and which don’t. “We want to make sure that growers using a plant growth regulator get the results that they’re looking for,” said Strydhorst. In addition to wheat and oat cultivars, Strydhorst’s team is also looking at barley cultivars. “Lodging in barley is a huge, huge issue. Manipulator is registered right now for use on wheat, and we’ve tried it on barley, which it’s not registered for. It doesn’t improve the standability,” she said. (While registered for wheat, Prairie elevator companies do not accept cereals treated with Manipulator because it may result in residues not accepted in the U.S.) “But new actives like trinexapac-ethyl that are in the process of registration are working much, much better. When that is registered, barley growers will have an option there, which would be really great for improving standability.” The study started earlier this summer, so preliminary

results on which cultivars respond to the plant growth regulators should be available this fall. “Sometimes what we see is a plant growth regulator can look good two weeks after you’ve sprayed it, but by the end of the growing season, that plant might actually be taller,” said Strydhorst. “So we need to really wait until harvest to get that definitive answer.” In the meantime, producers should make sure they “do their homework.” “Talk to people who have been working with them or even your neighbours who have found something that’s worked,” said Strydhorst. “With plant growth regulators, the staging is very, very critical to get them to work. If you have heat stress, drought stress, or waterlogging problems, we have seen yield reductions of up to 10 per cent. They’re picky. “It’s not entry-level agronomy, and you’ve got to be watching your staging. It’s all about being careful.” jennifer.blair@fbcpublishing.com

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Bayer shows off new apps at 4-H summit Facial recognition technology can capture and identify the faces of weeds as well as humans BY ALEXIS STOCKFORD

“There’s a lot of data being captured. The trick is turning data into a decision and that’s what we’re trying to do.”

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new app will bring weed identification to the field with the click of a smartphone camera. That’s according to Bayer and its recently released Weedscout app, which compares a photo of a weed with a cumulative database and returns a list of potential matches. “As it’s used more and more, it’s designed to learn and it’ll get more accurate and it’ll get faster in its response time,” Bayer vicepresident of innovation and public affairs Paul Thiel told a session at the Global 4-H Summit. Weedscout echoes facial recognition technology used by other apps, such as the social media platform Snapchat. The company has asked users to photograph as many weeds at early growth stages as possible in order to improve the recognition system.

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Delegates try out the recently released Weedscout app during the Global 4-H Summit in Ottawa July 11-14. Photo: Alexis Stockford

Weed species, locations and times of each match are archived for future use. Thiel said the weed data collection can be part of a process to use technology to make better cropping decisions and assure

customers that crops are produced sustainably. “There’s a lot of data being captured. The trick is turning data into a decision and that’s what we’re trying to do.” Zone Spray, another app pre-

sented in Ottawa by Bayer, is still in testing and has been released to 300 farmers in Western Canada this year. It was beta tested by 30 producers in 2016. The app uses satellite imaging to map out the most productive areas of a field, allowing farmers to customize input use in different areas of the same field. Bayer has signed an agreement to tap into Planet’s Dove satellite network, which hopes to eventually launch enough

satellites to image the entire planet each day. Depending on this year’s results, Bayer plans to move forward with the app’s large-scale launch. F u t u re v e r s i o n s o f t h e Weedscout app, he said, might include mitigation strategies. “We can do that by tying into electronic herbicide label databases and those are being developed,” he said. “Concurrently, it’s about taking all of these pieces of information and eventually wrapping it up into a single application so the grower can access and understand, ‘What have I got? What can I do?’ and they make choices on how to manage it,” Thiel said. Future versions of Zone Spray may also incorporate herbicide resistance, a growing concern when many pathogens, such as blackleg in canola, have seen increasing tolerance for chemical mitigation. astockford@farmmedia.com

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Inaugural board for new national food centre STAFF / The new Canadian Centre for Food Integrity (CCFI) has elected its inaugural board members. The CCFI says its goal is to “help Canada’s food system earn trust by co-ordinating research, resources, dialogue and training. Our members and project partners, who represent the diversity of the food system, are committed to providing accurate information and working together to address important issues in food and agriculture.” Board members include chair Kim McConnell (AdFarm, Calgary); Dave Eto (Naturally Splendid, B.C.), Adele Buettner (AgriBiz Communications Corp., Sask.); Gwen Paddock (Royal Bank, Ont.); Sylvie Cloutier (Conseil De La Transformation Alimentaire Du Quebec), and Mary Robinson (potato farmer, P.E.I.). Crystal Mackay will assume the role as president. The CCFI will hold a summit called ‘Tackling Transparency — The Truth about Trust’ in Calgary on Sept. 18-20, 2017. For more information visit www. foodintegrity.ca.

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Hamiota ‘farm boy’ receives Order of Canada Kim McConnell says earning the country’s highest civilian honour is ‘a win for agriculture’ BY ALEXIS KIENLEN

“I am very passionate about agriculture and our food industry.”

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f Kim McConnell had his way, he’d take all of the agricultural industry with him when he receives his Order of Canada at Rideau Hall. It’s an honour for him, but also an honour for all of agriculture. “About a month ago, I got a call and they told me this was going to happen and I went ‘Holy Kerschmoly!’” said the nationally known ag advocate who lives in Okotoks, Alberta. He has no idea who nominated him for the Order of Canada, the country’s highest civilian honour. McConnell is one of 77 Canadians who will be joining the order this year, and the only one representing agriculture. McConnell has a lifelong involvement and passion for agriculture. “I’m very proud to say that I’m a farm boy from Hamiota, Manitoba,” he said. He actually hails from the now defunct town of McConnell (a few kilometres north of

Kim McConnell

Kim McConnell remains active promoting youth involvement and entrepreneurial spirit. photo: supplied

Hamiota) and graduated from the University of Manitoba with a degree in agriculture. He started an agriculture-focused marketing and communications firm in the basement of his house. That organization later became AdFarm, which now has offices throughout North America. McConnell stepped down as CEO about 10 years ago, but is still involved with the company.

“I still do projects for AdFarm and our clients, and then I get to be able to play,” he said. He now devotes himself to his areas of interest — specifically youth and the entrepreneurial spirit — and mentors four young emerging businesses. “And then I also put a bunch of time into what I think is the greatest youth leadership program in Canada, that being 4-H,” he said. “On 4-H, I’m proud to say that I was a member of the McConnell 4-H Beef Club.” McConnell has always believed that agriculture has tremendous potential, and by stepping away from AdFarm, he was able to involve himself in initiatives to further the industry. One was the

Straw Man Beef Initiative to advance the Canadian beef industry which he undertook with David Andrews and John Kolk. The trio’s comprehensive report sparked a chain of events, including the creation of a national beef strategy, McDonald’s choosing this country for its global sustainable beef pilot, and the founding of the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef. “I didn’t have anything to do with any of those, but we were kind of a catalyst to help that happen,” he said. When a government official called him to tell him about his investiture a month ago, he asked who had nominated him, and what he had been nominated for. He was told it was because of his contributions to agriculture, but still has no idea who nominated him. “If you find out, by golly, tell me, because I’m very interested. But I guess in the big scheme, it doesn’t really matter. What an honour! Just what an honour.” McConnell can now wear the Order of Canada lapel pins, and

add CM after his name. He will be inducted in one of the three ceremonies held at Rideau Hall later this year, and will be accompanied by wife Carolyn and three guests. McConnell is thrilled by the appointment, but isn’t letting it go to his head. He’d like to see more people in agriculture receive this type of award. “If we look at our great industry called the agri-food industry — the size, the scope, the contribution that we give in so many areas to the country — and the lack of people who have been honoured and recognized, that’s a bit disappointing,” he said. He hopes that changes soon. “I think this industry has contributed a ton to our country,” he said. “Not to take away from authors and hockey players and whatever else there is. But by golly, there’s a lot who have contributed a whole bunch to make Canada and the Canadian agricultural and food industry and rural Canada strong. I’d like to see a few more.” akienlen@fbcpublishing.com

CROP REPORT

Hot, humid weather advances crops Manitoba Agriculture crop report issued July 24, 2017 Weekly Provincial Summary Hot, humid weather conditions across much of the province are advancing crops quickly. Winter cereals and some earlyseeded spring cereals are starting to turn. Areas in the Southwest, Northwest and Central regions are well-below-normal precipitation. Thunderstorms brought damaging winds and hail to some areas of Manitoba. Disease and insect pressure remains low across Manitoba. Haying continues; in drier areas rain is needed for pasture and hay crop growth.

Southwest Region Scattered showers were reported over the past weekend. Precipitation varied sign i f i c a n t l y w i th 80 mm in Reston, 38 mm in Wawanesa, 34 mm in Boissevain, 21 mm in Brandon, and two to 15 mm in the remaining areas. A major storm with heavy wind and hail hit the Miniota and Kenton areas, which caused damage to crops, grain bins, and properties. Most areas of the region are still well-below-normal precipitation for this time of the year. There are low levels of ergot in fall rye. Some blasting in canola is reported due to high temperatures and low moisture levels. Disease pressure is low and there are no major insect reports in canola. Field peas are ripening prematurely due to dry conditions. Spr ing cereals are tur ning fast due to hot and humid weather conditions. Fusarium head blight levels are low. Soybean plants are shorter in drier fields. The majority of

fields are at the R2 to R3 stage. Leaf disease levels are low. Corn is thriving but is starting to show signs of stress in dry areas. Lots of good-quality hay is being put up with reports of average yields. Pastures are showing moisture stress with some producers moving cows to other grazing areas or adding some supplemental feed. Dugouts are around 60 per cent full.

Northwest Region The Northwest Region crops are advancing nicely. Rainfall amounts varied with 12 to 20 mm received across the Swan Valley, 13 mm in The Pas, upwards of 70 mm in parts of the Dauphin area, and eight to 25 mm in the Roblin area. Soil moisture conditions remain somewhat variable within the region. In the Roblin area where soil moisture is inadequate, canola is done flowering. Enhanced scouting for bertha army worm larvae in the Durban area is encouraged as trap count numbers have reached the uncertain risk level. First-cut tame forage harvest is nearing completion and yields have been variable across the region ranging from 0.75 to three tons/acre. Native hay harvest is underway and dairy second cut is approaching completion. Unsettled weather and humidity caused challenges in putting up hay in good condition in wetter areas across the region including Fork River. Pasture conditions range from excellent to fair throughout the area. Dugouts are adequate. Foot rot and pink eye are a problem on some pastures.

Central Region We e k e n d s t o r m s d ro p p e d hail in Crystal City-ManitouWinkler. Winds were strong enough in Manitou to bring down mature trees. The majority of cereals are growing well. Swathing of fall rye has begun. Little to no evidence of fusarium head blight in winter wheat or earlier-seeded spring wheat have been reported to date. There is some evidence of cereal leaf beetle. Some spraying of aphids on wheat has occurred in western areas due to elevated populations. Monitoring continues. Mid- to late-planted canola is suffering from heat and lack of moisture; some heat blasting is evident. Bertha army worm monitoring continues; numbers are starting to decline. Some lygus activity has been noted. Corn tasselling has begun, and some silking is evident. English grain aphid and oat bird cherry aphid have been identified in peas. Soybeans are flowering; earliest-seeded fields are in the R2 to R3 stage, and the first pin beans can be found. Root rots are being reported in soybeans, especially in fields with tighter rotations. Rhizoctonia, fusarium root rot and phytophthera have been confirmed. Some soybean aphids have been found, but numbers are low. Some hail damage reported in the Winkler area, with 20 to 30 per cent defoliation. Edible beans are flowering. Fungicide applications are taking place in fields where canopy closure is imminent and moisture conditions are conducive to disease development. Some basal stalk rot is starting to show up in sunflowers.

There have been a few reports of grasshoppers sprayed on headlands. Good haying progress has been made aided by hot and windy weather. Pasture and hay growth improved with the heat. Second-cut dairy-quality hay has begun where conditions allow. Second-cut beef-quality hay in some western and southwestern areas is non-existent; a consequence of poor regrowth due to lack of rainfall.

Eastern Region Rainfall over the past week varied from five to 45 mm, with the majority falling in the Northern parts of the region. Soil moisture conditions on cropland across the region were rated as 10 per cent surplus, 80 per cent adequate and 10 per cent short. Soil moisture conditions of hay and pasture land were rated at 80 per cent adequate to 20 per cent short. Scouting for insects continues. There has been very little insecticide application so far as insect activity has been very low. Spring wheat is in the softdough stage. Corn is in the V10 to 12 stage with some fields showing tassel development. Canola condition remains good to excellent. Overall, soybeans are in excellent condition. Foliar and stem disease levels remain quite low but there have been a few fields where root rots have caused moderate to severe stand loss. Haying is in full swing with producers putting up about three-quarters of the feed requirements. Livestock have plenty of grass with the timely rains in the past week. Fertilized hayfields are producing average

yields, fields with hog manure are above average, and native hay and unfertilized fields are yielding poorly. Hay quality is rated as good. Hayfields and pasture are in 80 per cent good to 20 per cent fair condition. Availability of livestock water is rated as adequate, dugouts are 50 per cent full.

Interlake Region Rainfall throughout the region varied from three to 38 mm. Soil moisture conditions are quite variable, and are rated as 95 per cent adequate and five per cent excess on cropland and in hay and pastures. Crop yields in south Interlake appear to be above average so far. Canola in many South Interlake fields is in late flowering to early pod while most of North Interlake canola is still full flower. There have been minimal flower abortions in canola. Bertha army worm counts are still very low. Septoria brown spot is common in the lower parts of the soybean canopy, but hasn’t moved up yet. Some phytophthora and fusarium is evident in susceptible varieties. Winter wheat and fall rye are filling (soft-dough stage) and are one to two weeks away from desiccation. There is little evidence of fusarium head blight. Some grass seed crops are being swathed. Pollination of alfalfa seed fields appears to be going well. Haying had been going well until the rain on the weekend. Second growth of alfalfa is quite good and has been minimally affected by alfalfa weevil larvae damage so far. There is adequate water for livestock consumption.

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

Beef rings speak volumes of local history These early informal co-operatives kept beef on the table in the warm summer months before refrigeration BY JOHN BECKHAM Co-operator contributor

he recorded history of the settling of Western Canada is a sketchy affair. I am not referring to history as we ordinarily think of it, such as treaties, battles, or political decisions, but rather the histories of families, communities, and the evolution of a society largely cast upon their own devices in what was a rather forbidding and harsh environment. In the community in which I grew up, there were those, like my father, who came to Ca n a d a w h e n h e w a s 1 6 , with neither education nor skills. There were those who came from upper-class backgrounds, with education but no skills. And there were those who had both skills and education, but little scope to exercise either one. What there was in abundance, was land, easily obtained, but challenging to make a living from, and an even greater challenge was to survive until the land was brought into production. We have very little idea, in our present pampered world, of the almost unbearable hardship of a winter spent in a sod shanty on the plains. No wonder ancient gravestones bear the faded names of wives and children who could not survive such terrible hardship. In all the mass movements of mankind, there is always a winnowing takes place. The more hardy, the more fortunate, the more determined hang on, and the rest move on. Those who stay then begin t o i m p r ov e t h e i r c i rc u m stances, and a community takes shape. That community then begins to address the problems that beset them as a community, and by trial and error develop means of coping with common needs. As farmers broke up their land, the need for more of a labour force developed. This in turn, meant many more mouths to feed. And since much of the work was hard labour, farm women were faced with the need to put large meals, with plenty of meat, on the table. Pork could be slaughtered and cured so that it would keep in the summer heat. But beef was a problem, and then as now, beef was a favourite form of protein. I have no idea where the concept of the beef ring originated. I have no idea whether it was a widespread phenomenon or not. It was a very early and crude form of a co-operative. I only know of my own personal experience with one as a boy, and that at some point the farmers in the municipality of Strathcona, Ward 1, where I grew up, got together and talked about a beef ring. I

This small outbuilding near Gilbert Plains is a designated heritage site, as one of the few beef ring buildings still standing in Manitoba. PHOTO: ALAN MASON/MANITOBA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

have no firm facts about who started the idea, although I am pretty sure George Wanless would have been one of the movers and shakers. He was a close neighbour who came to the Belmont district in March 1897, and spent his first 10 years farming rented land and operating a butcher shop. He then bought the north half section of section 22, and the west half of section 23,and started to break up the land. He was an excellent stockman and in my opinion a very good all-round farmer, and since the first one of three slaughterhouses was built on his land, I am sure he played a large role in the formation of the beef ring. In fact, although I don’t have a shred of proof of the fact, I expect he performed as butcher in the early days of the beef ring, feeding not only his neighbours but his own large family as well. The Wanless’s may have had plenty of children, but they were not unique. The country schools, which were never to be more than four miles apart, all had 20 to 40 pupils. Add to the large families many hired men, and it becomes clear that large meals were the order of the day, with a good supply of meat being essential. In summer, the prospect of a weekly supply of fresh beef was a godsend. Somewhere, someone no doubt has a complete record of the formation and function of a beef ring. Until that record comes to light, we must conjecture. There must have been many meetings held to

iron out the many facets of such a venture. How much beef could a family use? What would be the target weight of the animal to be slaughtered? How could parity in weight and quality of animal be enforced? What penalty would be incurred by not providing a quality animal when it was your turn? These and many other questions must have occupied many hours of debate. Remember, there were no fridges or freezers, and no butcher shop able to provide the volume or variety required for such demand as existed. So at some point, all the questions had been answered, more or less, to everyone’s satisfaction, the slaughterhouse was built, a chart showing a cut-up side of beef was provided for each member, showing what they would receive over the summer, and the beef ring commenced business. I have no idea what the target weight was. An 800-pound live animal will dress out at about 400 pounds. A family taking a half-share, which meant they would receive half a beef in the course of the season, which might have lasted five or six months, would receive somewhere in the vicinity of 10 pounds of beef every week. Don’t be too critical of my efforts here. I’m very much going on guesswork in some of these areas. What I know is, there was a target weight. If your animal didn’t come up to the required weight, you owed the beef

Pork could be slaughtered and cured so that it would keep in the summer heat. But beef was a problem, and then as now, beef was a favourite form of protein.

ring. If it was over, they owed you. Because many farmers didn’t — or couldn’t — feed their animals in winter as well as George Wanless did, it was required that the first several animals in spring be stall fed, which meant they were given enough grain to fatten them up, so that scrawny animals didn’t get slaughtered. I have suggested that G e o r g e Wa n l e s s w a s v e r y instrumental in the formation and function of the beef ring. But my own memories of it have Howard Williamson as the central figure of the ring. Of necessity, the butcher was the central figure. He it was, who must do the unpleasant work of killing and cutting up a living, sensate creature. Many of us are very fond of meat, but don’t much like the process by which we obtain it, so butchers have pretty good job security. W h e r e o r h ow, How a r d Williamson learned the

butcher trade, I do not know. But I know that he was scrupulously honest, and meticulously clean, both necessities for the duties he assumed. He lived about four miles from the slaughterhouse on the Wanless land, and he had to go by where we lived to get there, which was a dirt road, and when it rained, he could only get there with a team of horses. But though he would g o o n a Fr i d a y n i g h t a n d butcher, dress and hang the animal and return Saturday morning, early enough to cut it up and put it in individual bags before 6 a.m., as far as I know, no one ever had to wait for him. I think many Friday nights he would have had very little sleep. Finally, for those who, having attentively read thus far, and have wondered what the purpose of this endeavour is about, since I have displayed a lack of knowledge about many facets of the beef ring, I would refer you back to my opening remarks. A great deal of history is lost, and may never come to light. We can only celebrate what we know, and I have tried to tell, however imperfectly, what I know. Farming has changed beyond recognition, from when I was young. Farmyards have been vacated, and in many cases, been obliterated. The Wanless yard, full of life in my memory, is empty now. The big red barn is quiet, save for the rustle of an occasional rodent, the chirp of sparrows, and the sound of the wind.

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Prairie fare Let’s get jammin’ BY GETTY STEWART Co-operator contributor

aking your own jams and jellies is an easy and delicious way to capture the great tastes of our Prairie fruits. Luckily for us, today, jam making is easier than ever. What was a never-ending chore and means of survival for our grandmothers is now a hobby for us. We have the luxury of preserving small batches, experimenting with different flavour combinations and using commercial pectin to make the process much quicker and easier. It’s definitely worth a try this summer. The star ingredient of any jam is the fruit, and our Prairie fruit varieties are perfect. Head to the garden, riverbank, U-pick, or farmers’ market to find fresh, local strawberries, currants, gooseberries, grapes, cranberries, apples, crabapples, blueberries, raspberries, wild plums, sour cherries, chokecherries, saskatoons and so on. They all make great jams and jellies. Use just one fruit at a time or try different combinations. A mere six to eight cups is all that’s needed for one batch of six jars. Pectin is another key ingredient you’ll need. Pectin is a plant-based material that makes jams and jellies thicken. While experienced jam makers may rely on the natural pectin present in high amounts in some fruits

No-cook strawberry rhubarb freezer jam

(apples, citrus, cranberries, currants, grapes, gooseberries and plums), a box of commercial pectin makes things much easier and leads to more consistent results in less time. However, each type of pectin is formulated differently, so it’s important to follow ingredient lists, package instructions and recipes. Doubling recipes, omitting lemon juice, overcooking, reducing sugar amounts or substituting one pectin for another can all lead to poor gel sets. Typical pectin varieties you’ll find in grocery stores include: • Regular powdered pectin — for classic cooked jams and jellies; requires more sugar than fruit; • Liquid pectin — for classic cooked jams and jellies, dissolves easier than powdered pectin, requires more sugar than fruit; • Reduced sugar or no sugar needed — ideal for cooked jams and jellies; requires much less sugar, can use alternative sweeteners; • Freezer jam pectin — ideal for no-cook freezer jams; requires much less sugar; final product must be stored in the freezer not the pantry; creates a softer jam; • Pomona pectin — ideal for no-sugar jams and jellies, activated by calcium (included in package), creates a stiffer more opaque jam, available in health food stores. Sugar is another important ingredient in jam making. Sugar helps set pectin, preserve the colour and texture of jam and prevent mould growth once a jar is opened. When using reduced-sugar or no-sugar pectin, expect

slight differences in texture and colour. And, once opened and in the fridge, reduced-sugar jams should be eaten within four to five weeks as they are more prone to mould growth. Rest assured that cooked jams and jellies are one of the safest preserves to make at home. By following instructions for sterilizing the jars, boiling the jam and heat processing the jars after they’ve been filled, you eliminate all micro-organisms and create a super-tight seal to keep it safe.

Preparing jars To sterilize jars, check for any cracks or chips, wash them in soapy water and then boil them in a large pot for 10 minutes. Jars should still be hot when filled with jam. Once the jars are filled and the lids are secured, return the jars to the pot and boil for five minutes (half-pint jam jars). While many people scoff at this extra step, it is highly recommended as it removes any remaining oxygen in the jar, kills any microbes that may have entered while filling the jars and creates the tightest seal possible. No-cook freezer jam is a tasty, low-sugar alternative for anyone who’s making jams with kids or wants to avoid heat processing and cooking the jam altogether. Just be sure to use freezer jam pectin which has been specifically formulated to gel without heat and with less sugar. Here are my favourite recipes using three different types of pectin.

Raspberry mint jam

Chokecherry jelly

A tasty combination. The sugar-reduced pectin used, allows you to select how much sugar to add.

A Prairie classic submitted to the Prairie Fruit Cookbook by Judie Birch of Neepawa.

6 c. raspberries, fresh or frozen (thawed)

12 c. chokecherries

4 c. strawberries (fresh or frozen)

2 tbsp. lemon juice

3-1/2 c. water

2 c. rhubarb diced (fresh or frozen)

1/2 c. mint tea, brewed strong

1 pkg. regular pectin powder

1-1/2 c. sugar

1 pkg. No Sugar Needed Pectin Powder

6-1/2 c. sugar

1 pkg. freezer jam pectin

1-2 c. sugar

• Wash and clean fresh strawberries or thaw frozen strawberries. • In large pot, bring rhubarb and 2 tbsp. of water to boil. Simmer for 6-8 minutes until rhubarb is soft and tender. • Mix rhubarb and strawberries together in a deep 9x13 baking pan. • Crush strawberries and rhubarb with a potato masher to get approximately 4 cups of crushed fruit. • In separate small bowl, mix sugar and pectin. • Add pectin to fruit. Stir until pectin is completely dissolved, about 2 to 3 minutes. • Pour into clean jars or plastic freezer containers leaving a 1/2-inch headspace to allow for expansion. • Wipe rim with clean cloth and seal. Let stand for 30 minutes to set. • Keep in refrigerator for 3 weeks or freeze for up to 1 year.

• Wash and clean berries (if frozen, thaw). • To remove seeds, press berries through a sieve with back of a spoon (optional). • If not removing seeds, crush berries with a spoon. • In a large pot, combine fruit, lemon juice and tea. You should have 4 cups of fruit and liquid. If needed, top up with apple juice. • Add pectin. Stir until completely dissolved. Bring to a boil. • Add sugar and return to full boil for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. • Remove from heat and skim off any foam. • Pour into hot, sterilized jars leaving a 1/4-inch headspace. • Wipe rim with clean cloth and seal with hot sealing lid. • Screw band on top and tighten finger tight. • Boil jars in a hot water bath for 5 minutes (half-pint jam jars). • Remove jars and cool undisturbed for 24 hours. • Check seal and store in dry, dark room for 1 year.

• Wash chokecherries and place in large pot with water. • Bring to boil and simmer for 15 minutes until chokecherries are soft. • Place in jelly bag or strainer to extract juice. • Return 4-3/4 cups juice to saucepan. Add pectin and bring to boil for 1 minute. • Add sugar and return to boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly. • Remove from heat and skim off any foam. • Pour into hot, sterilized jars leaving a 1/4-inch headspace. • Wipe rim with clean cloth and seal with hot sealing lid. • Screw band on top and tighten finger tight. • Boil jars in a hot water bath for 5 minutes (half-pint jam jars). • Remove jars and cool undisturbed for 24 hours. • Check seal and store in dry, dark room for 1 year.

More fruity than sweet, this soft jam tastes like fresh, crushed strawberries on toast.

Makes: 5 half-pint (250 ml) jars. Recipe Source: www.gettystewart.com

Makes: 5-6 half-pint jam jars. Makes: 5 half-pint (250 ml) jars. Recipe Source: www.gettystewart.com

Makes: 7-8 half-pint jam jars. Recipe Source: Prairie Fruit Cookbook Getty Stewart is a professional home economist, speaker and writer sharing tips and recipes for making and enjoying local, seasonal homemade food. For more recipes, preserves and kitchen tips visit www.gettystewart.com.

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andy Jackson looked up from his quiet reverie as his wife Jackie set her folding chair on the grass next to his and sat down. Neither of them spoke. Randy returned his gaze to the view in front of them. A light fog partly obscured the dark green of the forest across the lake while the glassy smooth surface of the water reflected the overhanging trees and bushes on the near shore in astonishing detail. A family of ducks paddled into view around a rock jutting into the lake to the right, two adult mallards and five ducklings. They stopped swimming when they saw the humans on the shoreline, but then continued on their way, making a short detour out into the lake to keep a safe distance, before returning to the shore and disappearing into the fog around the bend. “Must be going out for breakfast,” said Randy. “It’s Saturday,” said Jackie. “Mama duck doesn’t feel like cooking. Let’s take the kids to the beaver pond for breakfast,” she says, and Papa duck is happy to oblige because the food at the beaver pond is excellent and the beavers are too busy to care about noisy ducklings.” “Exactly,” said Randy, and they lapsed back into silence. A fish splashed 50 feet from shore and they watched the ripples spread out and then disappear, the lake returning quickly to its mirror finish. “Beautiful,” said Randy. Jackie just nodded. She turned to look at the campsite behind them. “Is that how the tent is supposed to look?” she asked. Randy turned and followed her gaze. “Well technically,” he said, “it’s not exactly like the picture on the bag. But that’s how it always looked when Dad set it up, so...” “I’m not complaining,” said Jackie. “It just reminds me of the dress I sewed in home economics class in Grade 8.” She chuckled at the memory. “I should have kept that dress,” she said. “We could have just used that as a tent.” “Would it have slept a family of four?” asked Randy. “Easily,” said Jackie. “Speaking of sleep,” said Randy, “how was yours?”

The

Jacksons By Rollin Penner

“Good,” said Jackie, “once I got Andy and Allison settled.” “What was Andy so upset about?” asked Randy. “Bears,” said Jackie. “Ah well,” said Randy, “bears are scary.” “Indeed,” said Jackie. “He was worried that bears would get into the Cheerios and there wouldn’t be any left for him.” “Does he not know that bears eat porridge?” said Randy. “Have we never told him that story?” “I did,” said Jackie, “but then he wanted to know if I could quickly make some porridge just in case.” “What did you say to that?” asked Randy. “I said the sooner you fall asleep, the sooner I’ll make porridge,” said Jackie. “Brilliant,” said Randy.

“It worked,” said Jackie. “He settled down and was asleep in like three minutes.” “You should write a book,” said Randy. “How To Trick Your Children Into Going To Sleep.” “I’d make a fortune,” said Jackie. “Unfortunately I have no time for that, since I have to spend most of my time trying to trick my children into going to sleep.” “Someday they’ll grow up,” said Randy. “Whoop-de-do,” said Jackie. “Then I’ll be spending all my time trying to trick them into getting up.” “Good point,” said Randy. A crow landed in a tree above them. “Caw,” it said and then flew away. “Well that was rude,” said Jackie. “Very judgmental.” “Crows,” said Randy. “Zero manners.” “Not as bad as blue jays though,” said Jackie. “Blue jays are the worst.” “I think Canada geese are the worst,” said Randy. “But blue jays are pretty bad.” “Nature in general,” said Jackie. “Not very civilized.” “We have to set an example,” said Randy. “Be nice to nature even when it’s nasty to us.” “That’s a novel idea,” said Jackie. “I wonder why nobody thought of that before.” “Some people did, here and there,” said Randy, “but then other more civilized people came along and put a stop to it.” “Well aside from the crow,” said Jackie, “nature is being quite nice to us this morning. The ducks were very polite.” Randy surveyed the scene around them, the sun breaking through the fog, lighting up the greenery around them and turning the lake into a carpet of shimmering diamonds. “Only one thing missing,” he said. “What’s that?” asked Jackie. “The plaintive call of the loon,” said Randy. At that moment there was a rustling from the direction of the tent, and then a child’s voice. “Mooooom!” “And there it is,” said Jackie. “Perfect,” said Randy. “Absolutely perfect.”

Using purple foliage as an accent

Purple-leafed plants will add contrast to the often lighter colours in a container design Contrast and interest can be created by using plants that have dark-purple or purplebronze foliage.

By Albert Parsons Freelance contributor

mixed container, holding both flowering and foliage plants, can be quite stunning if the plants are chosen carefully. The planting design in a container can vary greatly depending on the size of the container, what plants are used, exposure to sun or shade, and the personality of the gardener. Some gardeners will design containers that are alive with colour while others will create more muted designs by using more foliage plants or not using flowering plants at all. Some containers might even feature only small evergreen trees and shrubs. Most gardeners, however, use mixed containers containing a variety of flowering and foliage plants. It is important to create contrast, since a large container filled with plants that differ little from one another can seem rather boring and lack interest. Contrast and interest can be created by using plants that have dark-purple or purple-bronze foliage. A number of plants on the market have this distinctive colour, and many belong to the tradescantia family, such as “Zebrina.” The dark-purple undersides of the leaves and the green, silver and purple leaf surfaces add contrast to the plants around them. “Zebrina” will tolerate some sun (its foliage colour will be deepened by

A dark-purple coleus provides contrast in this container. PHOTO: ALBERT PARSONS

direct sunlight), but will only tolerate early-morning or late-day sun. Anything stronger will burn the foliage. Plant breeders have developed a new introduction to the tradescantia family called Selcreasea pallida “Pink Spike.” It

not only has the traditional tradescantia foliage colour, but the leaf surfaces are enhanced by vivid-pink striping, contrasting nicely with the often lighter hues of neighbouring plants’ leaves and flowers. Another member of the tradescantia family, commonly called “Moses in the bulrushes,” has made a comeback in the last few years. It used to be a common houseplant, and is now popular again as a distinctive foliage plant for use in outdoor containers. Its very stiff leaves are dark purple and it has the typical trailing growth habit of all tradescantias. “Moses in the bulrushes” produces small pink or white flowers, but is grown mainly for its foliage as the flowers are rather insignificant. Another popular purple plant is purple-leafed dracaena, with the most popular variety being “Red Sensation.” Although traditionally placed in the centre of a mixed container, dracaena spikes nowadays are often located at the back

or side; not the centre of a composition but just another colourful component. The sturdy, narrow spiky leaves will add texture as well as colour. Very large containers can accommodate very large plants and several of these have purple foliage. A number of canna varieties have attractive purplebronze foliage. These are big plants with quite large leaves and they often grow close to two metres tall, so they require large containers and large companion plants as well. Like another large plant with purple-bronze foliage, the castor bean, cannas must be used carefully in a mixed container or they will appear to overwhelm the other plants. Choose companion plants that are in scale with the design. Purple fountain grass is often used in in-ground plantings, although it also performs well in containers, and newer introductions have been developed that have very deep-burgundy foliage to provide good contrast. Other purple-leafed plants are: iresine, oxalis, coleus “Dark Stars,” Persian Shield and purple potato vine. Be on the lookout for plants with purple foliage in the containers that you encounter this summer and start thinking about how you can use the colour purple to enhance your mixed containers next year. Albert Parsons writes from Minnedosa, Manitoba

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Swan River hosts high school rodeo finals

Area students showed their many talents at this MHSRA event By Darrell Nesbitt Freelance contributor

he brother and sister duo of Kade and Cassie Peake of Binscarth were among area students to showcase talents at the Manitoba High School Rodeo Association (MHSRA) finals held in Swan River in June and the junior high finals held in Oak Lake in May. Cassie, a Grade 9 student, picked up the Rookie Cowgirl title, with Tyler Vodon of Virden, earning the Rookie Cowboy status, based on year-end and final points earned. Everett Fairlie of Warren was presented the All-Around Cowboy award, along with Hallie McCannell of Carievale, Sask. on the female front. Kade Peake, a 2017 MHSRA graduate was the top tie-down roper, and along with Tyler Vodon, captured first place in team roping.

The top five contestants in each event after the finals were: • Barrel racing — First: Gracie Fa w n s , G i l b e r t P l a i n s ; Second: Hallie McCannell, Carievale, Sask; Third: Hanna Kristjanson, Oak River; Fourth: Cassidy Gordon, Souris; Fifth: Cassie Peake. • G oat tying — First: Rachelle McCannell, Pierson; Second: Hanna Kristjanson; Third: Cassie Peake; Fourth: Gracie Fawns; Fifth: Jenel Boyes, Souris.

• Pole bending — First: Gracie Fa w n s ; Se c o n d : Re b e c c a Helmeczi, Esterhazy, Sask; Third: Hallie McCannell; Fourth: Hanna Kristjanson; Fifth: Cassie Peake. • B reakaway roping — First: Rachelle McCannell; Second: Hallie McCannell; Third: Jenel Boyes; Fourth: Gracie Fawns; Fifth: Hannah McCannell, Carievale, Sask. • T ie-down roping — First: Kade Peake; Second: Riley Park, Brandon; Third: Stran Dunham, Sour is; Four th: Everett Fairlie; Fifth: Tyler Vodon. • S t e e r w re s t l i n g — Fi r s t : Everett Fairlie; Second: Riley Park; Third: Ryder Millward, Garland. • Saddle bronc — First: Mathew Carmichael, Ashern. • B ull riding — First: Everett Fa i r l i e ; S e c o n d : R y d e r Millwar td; Third: Colton Abrahamson, Pelly, Sask. • Team roping — First: Kade Peake and Tyler Vodon; Second: Hallie and Hannah McCannell, Third: Jenel Boyes and Rachelle McCannell; Fourth: Madison and Gracie Fawns; Fifth: Shane MacLennan, Argyle and Stran Dunham. MHSRA national director Art Cochrane of Onanole said he was expecting about nine female athletes to go to the National High School Finals Rodeo held in Gillette, Wyoming in mid-July.

Are you barbecuing safely this summer? Here’s some common mistakes and how to avoid them B.C. Safety Authority release

very year there are reports from incidents resulting from gas barbecues. Here are six common barbecue safety mistakes — and how to avoid them.

ailing to follow manufacturer’s F instructions If you get a new barbecue, don’t rush to fire it up without reading and understanding the manufacturer’s operating and installation instructions. Each barbecue is slightly different so don’t assume you know how to operate it. Carefully review the instructions and follow any cleaning and maintenance requirements.

D irty or poorly maintained BBQs Check the burner for any obstructions and make sure the gas supply hose is in good condition. If you spot any cracks or abrasions, have it replaced. Once you have your propane cylinder or gas supply hooked up, check the gas connections for leaks using a solution of 50 per cent dish detergent and 50 per cent water. Brush the solution onto the connections with a paintbrush and watch for any bubbles to appear, indicating a gas leak. If required, tighten up the connections again and re-test until no bubbles appear. If a leak cannot be stopped, do not attempt to light the grill. Never use matches or lighters to check for leaks.

Locating a BBQ near flammable objects Barbecues should ideally be located on a flat, sturdy, non-combustible surface such as concrete or patio stones. To eliminate the chance of a fire spreading beyond the barbecue, maintain the minimum clearance that is shown on the appliance nameplate. Be sure to allow your BBQ to cool off completely before putting on the barbecue cover.

If your tank is dented or rusty have it checked before filling. PHOTO: THINKSTOCK

Failing to have licensed contractors doing gas work Having a built-in barbecue installed? Built-in BBQs require a gas installation permit, portable BBQs do not. Remember that installation of gas — piping or a built-in BBQ — is regulated work and must be done by a licensed contractor. Make sure your contractor has pulled the appropriate permits for the work before they get started.

Using barbecues in enclosed areas Barbecuing produces carbon monoxide which can be harmful and deadly. For this reason, never use a barbecue in any enclosed or partially enclosed area such as a garage or porch. Keep it in a well-ventilated area, away from any open windows or doors to avoid carbon monoxide from entering your home.

Neglected propane cylinders All propane cylinders must be re-certified every 10 years or they cannot be refilled. Check the date on the cylinder and its condition. If it’s dented or rusty, have it checked by your gas supplier before filling. Also, if you are transporting your propane cylinder, keep it secure, upright and in a well-ventilated space at all times.

Darrell Nesbitt writes from Shoal Lake, Manitoba

This Old Elevator

n the 1950s, there were over 700 grain elevators in Manitoba. Today, there are fewer than 200. You can help to preserve the legacy of these disappearing “Prairie sentinels.” The Manitoba Historical Society (MHS) is gathering information about all elevators that ever stood in Manitoba, regardless of their present status. Collaborating with the Manitoba Co-operator it is supplying these images of a grain elevator each week in hopes readers will be able to tell the society more about it, or any other elevator they know of. MHS Gordon Goldsborough webmaster and Journal editor has developed a website to post your replies to a series of questions about elevators. The MHS is interested in all grain elevators that have served the farm community. Your contributions will help gather historical information such as present status of elevators, names of companies, owners and agents, rail lines, year elevators were built — and dates when they were torn down (if applicable). There is room on the website to post personal recollections and stories related to grain elevators. The MHS presently also has only a partial list of all elevators that have been demolished. You can help by updating that list if you know of one not included on that list. Your contributions are greatly appreciated and will help the MHS develop a comprehensive, searchable database to preserve the farm community's collective knowledge of what was once a vast network of grain elevators across Manitoba. Please contribute to This Old Grain Elevator website at: http://www. mhs.mb.ca/elevators. You will receive a response, by email or phone call, confirming that your submission was received. Goldsborough is interested in hearing all sorts of experiences about the elevators — funny, sad, or anything in between. Readers willing to share their stories can leave messages at 204-474-7469.

A wooden elevator at Holland was built in 1927 by a local co-operative working with Manitoba Pool Elevators. Its modest 50,000-bushel capacity was enlarged with a squat 75,000-bushel balloon annex in 1952 and a taller 85,000-bushel crib annex in 1958. The elevator was renovated thoroughly in 1982 and the balloon annex was removed around 1994. It survived the transfer to Agricore in 1998 but closed in early 2001 and was demolished in December 2003. Photo: John Friesen

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ONLINE AUCTION: 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom Diplomat mobile home, 690 sq. ft., Location: Forest Grove, Heritage Estates, Saskatoon, SK. Bids close July 31st. Ideal for first time buyers, future landlords and temporary residents. Contact Chad 306-380-1115 for more details or visit: Mcdougallauction.com PL #331787. We know that farming is enough of a gamble so if you want to sell it fast place your ad in the Alberta Farmer Express classifieds. It’s a Sure Thing. Call our toll-free number today. We have friendly staff ready to help. 1-800667-7770.

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DIRECTIONS: NW 25-6-13W RM of Argyle. From Cypress River, MB (Jct #2 & #342). 5.6 Kms South on #342. East into yard. Watch for signs Sale Day. ORDER OF SALE: 12:30 (misc items, shop tools, small farm related items) 1:00 (vehicles & equipment) NOTE: Cheques of $50,000 or more must be accompanied by bank letter of Good Standing. For more information on this please call Fraser Auction Service Ltd 204-727-2001

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•1981 Versatile 835 4WD Tractor 230hp w/Like New 480/80R38 duals, 4 remote hyd with Atom Jet Kit, 7005hrs Showing, s/n035454 •1988 Versatile 276 Series II BIDI Tractor 116hp w/3PT & PTO Loader end, 4 remote hyd, approx 4600hrs showing, New range cable, s/n332215 •IH McCormick W4 Standard w/New Clutch, 14-24 rubber, 540 PTO, Running & Painted, s/n2821

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•1988 CaseIH 1680 SP Combine w/1015 pickup header, stone

trap, Grain Scan Monitors, chaff spreader, NO Chopper, Std Rotor, 2835hrs showing, s/nJJC00X44086 •1979 IH 1460 SP Combine w/Std Rotor, Chaff Spreader, No Chopper, 4016hrs Showing, s/n006414 •1977 IH 915 Turbo Hydrostatic SP Combine w/Turbo 414 DSL Engine, pick up header, chopper, steel halftrack kit, 2599hrs showing, s/n023390 •1988 25’ Versatile 4025 BIDI Draper Header w/UII pick up reel, DSA, s/n350685 •22’ IH 810 Header w/Sunflower Pans and Heavy drum •20’ IH 810 Straight Cut Header w/pick up reel (Used for Peas) •25’ IH 75 PT Swather w/Batt reel

•Labtronics 919 Dial Style Moisture Tester w/Scale & Book

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•1993 Tyler Patriot XL Sprayer w/75’ Booms, 750-gal poly tank, triple nozzle bodies, 12.4-38 rubber, Trak-Net TNb1000 & TNc1700 Monitors, 2726hrs Showing, (320 acres on rebuilt wheel motors & main pump), s/n01930221 •2” Chem Handler I •1996 30’ Bourgault 8810 Air Seeder w/Bourgault 2130 Special Air Cart, 10” Spacing, 550 lbs Trips, Single Chute, 132 & 101 Monitors, Quick Attach packers & harrows, Cult s/n824778, Tank s/n7806 •50’ Brandt Contour Commander 5000 Heavy Harrows, s/n45?20 (very little use)

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FARm EqUIpmENT AUCTION FOR WAYNE ANd GORd HOWARd Monday, august 14th at 10 aM Cst Wapella, sk 3.2 kMs West of Wapella on # 1 highWay to neW finland Road, noRth 2 kMs to CRossRoad, West 2.8 kMs

Sale includeS: 1982 JD 4640 w/ 6654 hrs • 1966 JD 4020 power shift w/ Dual loader, 8600 hrs. • 1953 IH W4 w/ tilt bed • Cockshutt 80 • 1953 Allis Chalmers HD 15 Cat w/ cable dozer (good condition) • TD9 Cat (was running) • 48’ Dry Fan totally enclosed seed plant • 1982 MF 885 SP 25’ swather w/ PU reel 2211 hrs. • 14’ Mac Don 910 hay header • 3 Beline 3500 bus. hopper bins • Frecon 1750 bus. hopper bin • Plus a full line of trucks, farm equipment, shop equipment, antiques and much more

foR infoRMation Call Wayne oR goRd 306-532-4720

RETIREmENT FARm AUCTION FOR GLEN ANd IdA ZARN Wednesday, august 16th at 11 aM dst Reston, MB to Be held at theiR faRM loCated 6 Miles West of Reston on # 2 highWay to eWaRt Road (Road 165 W) and 3 Miles noRth

Sale includeS: 1999 Case IH 9330 w/ 5050 hrs. • 1992 Case IH 5140 MFD w/ 510 loader, 3 pth, 2100 hours on new motor • 1940’s JD A w/ narrow front • 1997 Case IH 2188 SP combine w/ 2650 rotor hrs. • 1010 25’ straight header w/ PU reel • 1995 Case IH 8820 25’ SP swather w/ PU reel 2278 hrs. • EZ Trail 3400 hopper wagon (as new) • 1987 Ford F800 tandem • 1981 IH S1754 diesel • 1977 Ford F 750 • Bourgault 32’ 8800 air seeder w/ 2155 tank • 1994 220 spray coupe • 1993 220 spray coupe • Versatile 4400 22’ SP swather • Plus a full line of farm and shop equipment

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FARM CLOSE-OUT FOR VAN GORP FARM & MAJOR DISPERSAL FOR BLANCHARD CONSTRUCTION TUESDAY AUGUST 1ST 10:00 AM Location: 218 Brandt St. Steinbach, MB HARVEST: *06 Case IH 8010, AFX, Duals, sep hrs 1818 *04 Case IH 8010, sep hrs 2596 *06 New Holland CR960 c/w NH 760 14’ Pickup, sep hrs 1027 *97 Premier 2930 30’ Windrower c/w MacDon 962 header *03 Westward 9250 c/w MacDon 972 *Case IH 8825 Windrower *10 Case IH 2020 35ft Flex Header *09 MacDon FD70 40ft Flex Draper Header *Case IH 1020 30ft Ridgid Header *05 Case IH 2016 14ft M16 Pickup Header *04 Case IH 2016 14ft M16 Pickup Header *05 Lode King Super B Grain Trailers, Lead 28ft, Pup 30ft CONSTRUCTION: *15 Bobcat T650,AC/ heat,Air Ride,non marking tracks, 338 hrs *14 Bobcat S590, 5199 hrs *07 Bobcat S300 *12 Gehl RSH-42 Telehandler, 781 hrs, 8000lb, 42’, AC, Aux Remote Cntrl *10 Dieci Icarus 45.17 Telehandler, Outriggers, 1700 hrs *Hyster H110XL 11,200LB Propane Forklift, side shift, hyd positioner *1989 Liftking LK10M22 10,000 LB Forklift, 4195 hrs *Nissan MA01L15S Electric Fork Lift, 2100 lb (inoperable) *Still FFC 1.5/60001 Electric Fork Lift (inoperable) *Qty New & Like New Construction Tools (Paslode, Makita,Honda,Bostitch) *8 gal Twin Tank Wheel Barrow Air Compressor w/ Honda GX270 *5500W Gas Generator w/ Honda GX270 *4” Semi Trash Gas Water Pump w/ Honda GX270 *2” Chemical/ Water Pump, 12,020 GPH, w/ Honda GX160 TRACTORS & YARD EQUIPMENT: *76 John Deere 4630, 3pt,Quad Range,Duals, 7200 hrs *2130 John Deere w/ 580 Allied Loader, Cab, 3pt, 3500 hrs *Universal 445 Diesel, PS, 3 pt *13 Cub Cadet RZT S 46 Zero Turn, 46” Deck *Cub Cadet RZT 54 Zero Turn Mower, 54” Deck *06 Cub Cadet RZT 50 Zero Turn Riding Mower *(2) Husqvarna YTH24V54 Riding Mowers, 54” Deck *Cub Cadet LT1046 Riding Mower, 46” Deck STORAGE BUILDINGS, TRAILERS & BUILDING MATERIAL: *LG Qty Unused Sheet Metal Siding, Assorted Colors (12ft,14ft,16ft,18ft Lengths) *Container Full Sheet Metal Sold in Bundles of 70, 100, 89, 130, 170 *2016 20ft Sea Can Shipping Container *20ft Used Sea Can Shipping Container *40ft High Cube Sea Can Shipping Container *2000 53ft Storage Trailer *(2) 30ftX65ftX15ft Peak Ceiling Double Door Storage Building, Doors at Two Ends *20ftX30ftX12ft Peak Ceiling Double Door Storage Building, Doors at Two Ends LIVESTOCK HANDLING: *Rugged Ranch Squeeze Chutes *Qty 9.5ftX66” Corral Panels, 5 Rail, 19ga *Qty 7ft Mesh Corral Sheep Panels VEHICLES: *03 Ford F-250 SD, 4WD,6.0L Diesel,306K, c/w Hyd Snow Plow, Remote Start *06 Chevrolet Aveo LS, 5 spd Manual, 222K *04 Jaguar X-Type,AWD, 177K *08 Honda CBR 125R Sport Bike *14’ Fiberglass Boat w/ 65HP O/B & 50 HP O/B EQUIPMENT: *Liquid Manure Injector w/ 6000 gal Tank (comparable to Houle) *John Deere 1219 Mower Conditioner *Ford 33ft Double Disc *Bush Hog 277 8’ 3pt Rough Cut Mower *(2) pt HD Wood Chippers (4070 HP) *(3) 80” 3pt HD Rotary Tillers, gear drive SKID STEER ATTACHMENTS *67” Material Bucket *86” Snow Plow Blade *Hydraulic Trencher *72” Unused Hyd Sweeper *(4) 86” Unused Hydraulic Dozer Blades *75” Rock Rake *Stout 96” Snow Bucket *Stout Brush Grapple 66-9 (new) *Stout Brush Grapple 72-8 (new) *Stout Brush Grapple 72-4 Close Tine (new) *Stout Brush Grapple XHD 84-6 (new) *Stout Walk-Thru 48” Pallet Forks (new) *Stout Full Back Pallet Forks 48” (new) *Stout Rock Bucket Grapple 72-3 (new) *Stout Tree & Post Puller (new) *Lowe 750 Hyd Skid Steer Auger, 12” Bit AUTOMOTIVE TOOLS *Tire Changer & Wheel Balancer Machines *(4) 8800lb Two Post Auto Hoists *(2) 72” 15 Drawer Stainless Steel Workbenches on wheels w/ Upper Chest *(2) 10ft 20 Drawer HD Metal Workbenches w/ 40” Hanging Peg Board *(2) 10ft 20 Drawer HD Metal Workbenches w/ Forklift Damage PARTIAL LIST ONLY. FULL LISTING AND LIVE INTERNET BIDDING AT PENNERAUCTIONS.COM

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Myrna and the Estate of Lawrence Pister, Sunday August 6th at 10:00 AM Runneymede, SK. 2011 Fun Finder Xtra XT 245 toy hauler; 2010 PJ deck over 22’x8.5’ trailer; 1971 Marquis Brougham, 2 dr hard top, 429 eng, 93,292 miles (mint cond); 1950 MH 44 tractor; 1951 Chev 1 ton w/metal B&H; PJ 7712 flat deck trailer 8x12; Glascon 4G-11009 boat & trailer, 55HP Chrysler motor; JD 316 riding mower; JD tiller; 1972 Ski-Doo Olympic 399 & matching Ski-Doo caboose; Guns; Royal Albert Dimity Rose dinnerware set; Affinity Frigidaire stackable washer/dryer; Oak table/4 chairs; Oak china cabinet; Large assortment of carpentry/hand tools, kitchen items, etc. Karla’s Auction 306-621-8051. www.ukrainetzauction.com PL 310056. We know that farming is enough of a gamble so if you want to sell it fast place your ad in the Manitoba Co-operator classifieds. It’s a Sure Thing. Call our toll-free number today. We have friendly staff ready to help. 1-800667-7770.

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FARM AUCTION FOR THE ESTATE OF FELIX SEBASTIAN, Tuesday, July 25, 11:00 AM, Montmartre, SK. Location: 8 miles South, 3 miles West, 1/2 mile North of Montmartre, SK., or 16 miles East of Francis, SK. on #708 Grid, 1/2 mile North. Watch for Signs! GPS: 50.114863, 103.506421. On Offer: JD 6200 dsl. tractor, w/JD 620 FEL and bucket, 3 PTH; 1981 JD 3140 dsl. tractor; JD 4560 MFWD, 3 hyd., 18 spd. powershift; 2009 Ford F150 FX4, SuperCab, 5.4 V8; 1983 Ford F700 grain truck, steel B&H, roll tarp, 5&2 trans., 370 V8; Keen 6x16' T/A bumper stock trailer; Morris CP 731 DT cultivator w/Degelman harrows and Valmar; JD 100 14' DT cult.; Morris B3-36 rodweeder; MF 26 run disc drill w/fert. attachment; 1992 JD 235 22' tandem disc; Flexi-Coil System 95 50' harrow packer bar, P-30 packers; JD 9350 30' hoe drill w/transport; 1987 JD 6620 Titan II SP combine, 212 PU header, spreaders, shows 2085 hrs; 1996 JD 2360 21' SP swather; Koenders swath roller; REM 552 grain vac, 540 PTO; 1981 JD 9' mower conditioner; JD 327 square baler, 1/4 turn chute; NH 1037 PTO bale wagon; JD 503 3 PTH rotary mower; NH 7' trail mower; FlexiCoil post pounder; 2- NH #55 side delivery rakes; manure fork and bale fork; misc. bale feeders; Mister Squeeze livestock chute; feed trough; JD portable air compressor; Farm King 7' 3 PTH snowblower; 1000 gal. fuel tank and GPI pump; misc. shop and hand tools and much more! Call Rick 306-424-7311 or Bob 306-424-7388. www.2sauctioneers.ca PL #333133. FARM RETIREMENT & Tractor Auction for Rick & Bunny Letkeman, Friday August 11th, 10:30AM, Rorketon, MB. Featuring: 1990 Ford 8630 MFWA powershift tractor with Buhler-Allied 895 loader, bucket & grapple, 3PTH, S/N A926325 ($10,000 motor work on complete engine rebuild), newer 20.8x38 rear rubber, 28” front rubber, 7078 hrs, at listing; 1979 White 2-85 2WD tractor with cab, loader, bucket, 4693 hrs., good rear 18.4x38’s, good condition; 2002 MacDon 14’ model 5020 mower conditioner; 2012 Farm King 12-wheel V-rake, like new condition; 2008 Hesston 814 round baler S/N HR0103, hyd. drive PU, auto-tie; 33’ Ridge Road welding HD hay wagon, duals all around, King Pin steering; Bale fork FEL; Q/A bale spear for Allied 895 FEL etc; 3PTH bale fork; New Case IH round bale moisture tester; Hi-Line 7000 plus bale processor, Double cylinder lift; Hi-Hog handling system with squeeze chute, palpation, alleys, walkways, crowding tub, load bars & 5000 lbs electronic weigh scale; Hi-Qual maternity pen; C Lews Palliser double arm cattle oiler (like new); Portable 16x8 calf shelters; 31’ self-standing HD corral panels; Double acting hinges for HD corral panels; 24’ self-standing windbreak panel; 10’ corral panels, 6-bar; 1 round bale feeder; New 2’x8’ galvanized stock water trough; Slightly used 20”x8’ galvanized stock water trough; Qty of 7’ & 8’ treated fence posts; 4 electric fencers, 12 & 120V; Good calf puller, needles, suck bottles, spare tags, calving sleigh, etc.; Hot shot cattle prod; 100 gal. Westeel slip tank c/w double acting hand pump; 2” gas driven water pump only used a few times (like new) c/w suction & discharge hoses; Linde 295 amp arc welder; Tiger torch; 4 sections diamond harrows and bar; Spring tooth harrow; 300 gal. fuel tank on steel stand; John Deere hyd cylinders c/w depth control. For info about the equipment call Rick 204-732-2439. See site www.gartonsauction.com for full listing!

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ONE OF SASK’s largest inventory of used heavy truck parts. 3 ton tandem diesel motors and transmissions and differentials for all makes! Can-Am Truck Export Ltd., 1-800-938-3323.

1995 DOEPKER 48’, 102”, tandem machinery trailer, single drop, hyd. tail/flip, alum. outriggers, 12,000 lb. winch, good cond., $35,000. A.E. Chicoine Farm Equipment, 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK.

TRUCK PARTS: 1/2 to 3 ton, new and used. We ship anywhere. Contact Phoenix Auto, 1-877-585-2300, Lucky Lake, SK.

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

SOUTHSIDE AUTO WRECKERS located in Weyburn, SK. 306-842-2641. Used car BERG’S GRAIN PUP 20’ single hopper, parts, light truck to semi-truck parts. We spring ride, chip guarded hoppers, hitch and front, Michel’s tarp and Berg’s quality buy scrap iron and non-ferrous metals. finish, $28,600. 204-325-5677, Winkler MB WRECKING VOLVO TRUCKS: Misc. axles and parts. Also tandem trailer suspension axles. Call 306-539-4642, Regina, SK. SASKATOON TRUCK PARTS CENTRE Ltd. North Corman Industrial Park. New and used parts available for 3 ton trucks all the way up to highway tractors, for every make and model, no part too big or small. Our shop specializes in custom rebuilt differentials/transmissions and clutch installations. Engines are available, both gas and diesel. Re-sale units are on the lot ready to go. We buy wrecks for parts, and sell for wrecks! For more info. call 306-668-5675 or 1-800-667-3023. www.saskatoontruckparts.ca DL #914394 WRECKING TRUCKS: All makes all models. Need parts? Call 306-821-0260 or email: junkman.2010@hotmail.com Wrecking Dodge, Chev, GMC, Ford and others. Lots of 4x4 stuff, 1/2 ton - 3 ton, buses etc. and some cars. We ship by bus, mail, Loomis, Purolator. Lloydminster, SK.

SCHOOL BUSES: 20 to 66 passenger, 1998 to 2007, $2700 and up. 12 buses in stock! Call Phoenix Auto, Lucky Lake, SK. 1-877-585-2300. DL #320074.

2006 CHEV 1500, 2WD, longbox, V6, AC, 200,000 kms., one owner, clean, no rust, in excellent condition, $6250 OBO. Call 2011 IHC PROSTAR, daycab, 515 HP 639-998-8522, Saskatoon, SK. Cummins, 18 spd. trans., 46 rears, full lock, pressure wet kit, c/w 2002 Lode2005 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500 Special hi-low alum. B-train, spring ride, 685,000 Edition, crew cab, 2WD, fully loaded, one King kms, good to go, $68,500. Financing avail. BIG TEX TRAILERS: Goosenecks, Bumper owner, safetied, 258,000 kms, $4800 OBO. 306-563-8765, 306-563-4160, Canora, SK. Tow, Mission Alum. Enclosed, Stock and 204-767-2208, Silver Ridge, MB. Horse Trailers. Big Tex 20- 40’ Goosenecks, 1995 GMC 1500, extended cab, 8’ box, 350 23,900 lbs. GVWR, start at $12,995. Free V8, trailer package, excellent condition, spare & 3 yr. warranty. Jason’s Agri-Motive $4750. Call 639-998-8522, Saskatoon, SK. 306-472-3159. www.jasonsagri-motive.ca

BERG’S END DUMP grain trailers w/Berg’s signature quality finish. Ph for Spring pricing specials and 30 day trials. Berg’s Grain & Gravel Body 204-325-5677, Winkler, MB

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. 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.

2005 FORD TAURUS SE, one owner, very little winter use, safetied in June, tires, breaks, A/C and battery all done in the last year. 184,500 kms., $5000. 204-633-2125, Rosser, MB. 2016 SUBARU IMPREZA consumer reports as best small call starting at $23,360! Call for best price!! 1-877-373-2662 or www.subaruofsaskatoon.ca DL #914077.

NEW EMERALD GRAIN trailers in stock now! Manufactured in Western Canada. Buy now - these are always in short supply for harvest! Cam-Don Motors Ltd., SPECIAL PURCHASE OF new and near- 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK. new 2014-2015 Crosstrek XVs. Save up to NEW WILSON and CASTLETON tridems $5000. Come in quickly!! 1-877-373-2662. and Super B’s. 2008 tandem Lode-King; www.subaruofsaskatoon.ca DL #914077. 2014 Wilson Super B; 6 other used Super B’s; 2005 Lode-King Super B. Ron Brown Imp. call 306-493-9393, DL #905231. www.rbisk.ca

2000 CASTLETON 36' bottom dump grain trailer, safetied, ready for use. Spring ride. Parked indoors, used on small farm. Works well for harvest with good clearance, fits all crossings, $11,500. 204-880-1325, St. Eustache, MB. dgd5@me.com 2011 WILSON ALUMINUM tri-axle hopper bottom grain trailers, 48x102x78, aluminum wheels, 3rd hoppers. 3 to choose from! $42,000/ea. Phone 1-800-665-0800 or 204-224-3532, Dugald, MB. 2010 WILSON ALUMINUM tandem grain trailers, 40x96x78, alum. wheels, roll tarps, $30,000/ea. Call 1-800-665-0800 2012 WILSON 3-AXLE hog trailer Model PSDCL-408P, side load, aluminum rims, or 204-224-3532, Dugald, MB. new MB safety, 75,000. Call anytime LOADLINE 30’ END DUMP with Ford 9000 204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB. semi. New tires, tarp, saftied till July 2018. CALL GRASSLAND TRAILERS for your best Call 204-343-2002, Kane, MB. deal on quality livestock trailers by Titan, 2014 SUPER B Lode-King, aluminum trail- Duralite and Circle D. 306-640-8034 cell, ers, lift axles, 22.5 rubber, priced to sell. 306-266-2016, gm93@sasktel.net Wood Mountain, SK. Call Bazil, 306-831-7026, Wiseton, SK.

1997 FORD LOUISVILLE tandem grain truck w/20’ Midland box and roll tarp, 8.3 Cummins (no emissions), 105,000 kms., 6 spd. auto, Allison trans., 16,000 lb. front axles, 385/65R22.5 tires, rear 11R22.5’s like new, mint condition, must be seen! $60,000. 10 year old truck looks & drives like new. 204-771-9700, La Salle, MB.

2008 CIMARRON 4 horse living quarter trailer, Sierra custom interior pkg., electric TANDEM AXLE GRAIN trucks in inventory. over hydraulic jack, new tires, $44,500. New and used, large inventory across 306-441-7680, Battleford, SK. CM TRUCK BEDS. Starting at $2895. Call Western Canada at www.Maximinc.Com or Jason’s Agri-Motive, 306-472-3159 or visit call Maxim Truck & Trailer 1-888-986-2946 us at: www.jasonsagri-motive.ca TANDEM AXLE GRAIN trucks in inventory. 24’ GOOSENECK 3-8,000 lb. axles, $7890; COMBINE TRAILER TRI-AXLE, 2000 New and used, large inventory across Janzen, 12’ wide, Sask. safety, $18,700. Western Canada at www.Maximinc.Com or Bumper pull tandem lowboys: 18’, 16,000 Saskatoon, SK. call Maxim Truck & Trailer 1-888-986-2946 lbs., $4750; 16’, 10,000 lbs., $3390; 16’, Call 306-222-2413, www.trailerguy.ca 7000 lbs., $2975, 8000 lb Skidsteer, $1990 AUTOMATIC TRUCKS: Several Factory direct. 1-888-792-6283. GRAVEL TRAILERS, END dumps, clam ALLISON trucks with auto. trans. available with C&C www.monarchtrailers.com dumps, cross dumps, side dumps. Check or grain or gravel box. Starting at $19,900; prices on: www.trailerguy.ca Call Call K&L Equipment, 306-795-7779, ItuHAY TRAILER 10x32 w/wooden deck, 306-222-2413, Saskatoon, SK. na, SK. DL #910885. ladimer@sasktel.net offers. Call 204-352-4489, Glenella, MB. 100 MISC. SEMI TRAILER FLATDECKS/ CAB AND CHASSIS: 2010 Chev 3500 1 COMPONENTS FOR TRAILERS. Shipping stepdecks, $2500 - $30,000. 10 heavy ton dually, will take 10’-12’ deck, 6L gas, daily across the prairies. Free freight. See lowbeds, $10,000 - $70,000; Belly & end 195,000 kms., fresh Sask. safety, $8900; “The Book 2013” page 195. DL Parts For dumps and alum. tankers. 306-222-2413, Call K&L Equipment, 306-795-7779, ItuSaskatoon, SK. www.trailerguy.ca Trailers, 1-877-529-2239, www.dlparts.ca na, SK. DL #910885. ladimer@sasktel.net FLAMAN HEADER TRAILER, dbl. wide, will 1989 IH F1954, 466 dsl., 5&2, air brakes, haul 24 -30’ headers, elec. brakes, sprin- rear TA, new 11x22 tires, new 8x20 box 5 gride $4000 OBO. 306-843-7021 Cando SK yrs. ago, roll up tarp, 108,000 kms., 3 TRIDEMS, 3 TANDEM stepdecks; S/A 28’ $50,000. 306-449-2255, A.E. Chicoine stepdeck; Tandem, tridem and Super B Farm Equipment Limited, Storthoaks, SK. highboys; 28’ to 53’ van trailers. Tanker: 2007 MACK, 400 HP Mack eng., AutoShift tandem aluminum 8000 gallon; S/A and trans., A/T/C, new 20’ BH&T, new rear tandem converters. Ron Brown Imp. 716,000 kms, exc. shape, $67,500; 306-493-9393, Delisle, SK. DL #905231. tires, 2009 IH Transtar 8600 w/Cummins eng. www.rbisk.ca 10 spd., AutoShift, new 20’ BH&T, 742,000 BEHNKE DROP DECK semi style and kms, exc. tires, real good shape, $69,500; pintle hitch sprayer trailers. Air ride, 2007 IH 9200, ISX Cummins, 430 HP, tandem and tridems. Contact SK: AutoShift, alum. wheels, new 20’ BH&T, fully loaded, 1,000,000 kms, real nice, 2016 KANE M675-1.8 trailer, good for si- 306-398-8000; AB: 403-350-0336. $67,500; 2009 Mack CH613, 430 HP lage, grain, manure, gravel, dirt, hyd. rear Mack, 10 spd., AutoShift, new 20’ BH&T, door w/grain hatch, silage extension sides, alum. wheels, 1.4 million kms, has bearing tractor wagon, $42,500. Call anytime roll done, nice shape, $69,500; 2007 204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB. Kenworth T600, C13 Cat, 425 HP, 13 spd., AutoShift, new 20’ BH&T, alum. ALL ALUMINUM TRAILERS: tridems and Super B Timpte grain trailers. Call Maxim 2017 GMC CANYON CC 4x4, 3.6L V6, wheels, new paint, 1.0 million kms, exc. Truck & Trailer, 1-888-986-2946 or see loaded, all-terrain pkg., starting $41,795, 6 truck, $71,500; 1996 Midland 24’ tandem pup grain trailer, stiff pole, completely rewww.maximinc.com in stock, #H1592. 1-800-667-0490 built, new paint and brakes, exc. shape, DL#907173 www.watrousmainline.com $18,500; 1999 IH 4700 S/A w/17’ steel TRAIL KING TKT-40 tilt deck, 5963 miles, like new condition. Call 306-482-5121, 2017 GMC 1/2 ton Denali, 6.2L, V8, load- flatdeck, 230,000 kms, IH dsl., 10 spd., Carnduff, SK. ed, NAV, sunroof, leather, #H1320, start- good tires, $19,500; 1998 Freightliner ing at $62,995, 4 in stock! 1-800-667-0490 tractor, C60 Detroit, 430 HP, 13 spd, alum. wheels, sleeper, good rubber, $17,500; 2004 LODELINE gravel trailer $30,000; www.watrousmainline.com DL#907173 2005 IH 9200 tractor, ISX Cummins, 430 2001 Doepker grain trailer $27,000; 2009 Doepker end dump gravel trailer $40,000 2017 CHEV COLORADO Crewcab 4x4, 3.6L HP, 13 spd., alum wheels, flat-top sleeper, 2011 Doepker step deck trailer $37,000. V6, loaded, NAV, heated leather, #H1492, good rubber, $22,500. All trucks SK. safestarting at $43,695. 1-800-667-0490, tied. Trades considered. All reasonable of306-487-7799 306-487-2633 Lampman SK fers considered. Arborfield SK., call Merv www.watrousmainline.com DL#907173 FRUEHAUF 37K pintle hitch tandem trailer, 2017 CHEV AND GMC Crewcab Diesels, at 306-276-7518 res., 306-767-2616 cell. new 35’ deck, c/w road load ramps, certi- 6.6L V8 Duramax, loaded, leather, DL #906768. fied. $19,500 OBO. Call 306-921-7583 or #H1503, 10 in stock. 1-800-667-0490 AUTOSHIFT TRUCKS AVAILABLE: Boxed 306-752-2873, Melfort, SK. tandems and tractor units. Contact David www.watrousmainline.com DL#907173 306-887-2094, 306-864-7055, Kinistino, 2017 CHEV AND GMC 1 ton Crewcab Du- SK. DL #327784. www.davidstrucks.com ally, 6.6L, V8 dsl., loaded, cloth, #H1566, call 1-800-667-0490 for pricing! Or visit 2000 IHC 2674, 350 Cummins, 6 spd. Allison auto., tandem, low hrs. and kms., will www.watrousmainline.com DL#907173 take 22’ grain box. Call Neil at 2017 CHEV AND GMC 1/2 ton Crewcab 306-231-8300, Humboldt, SK. w/cloth, 5.3L, V8, loaded, #H189, starting at $46,995, 5 in stock. 1-800-667-0490, 1994 FL80 TANDEM, 8.3L Cummins, 5 spd. Allison auto., air ride, clean truck, fresh SK www.watrousmainline.com DL#907173 safety, long enough for 20’ grain box. Call 2017 CHEV AND GMC 1/2 ton Crewcab, Neil at 306-231-8300, Humboldt, SK. 5.3L, V8, loaded, cloth, #H1189, starting at $46,995, 5 in stock. 1-800-667-0490 1971 FORD F500 with B&H and roll tarp in good condition, $5500. Call 306-223-4417, www.watrousmainline.com DL#907173 Laird, SK. 2017 CHEV AND GMC 1/2 ton CC, 5.3 L V8, loaded, leather, #H1276, starting at 2008 WESTERN STAR, Eaton AutoShift, $50,195, 45 in stock. 1-800-667-0490 new 20’ B&H elec. tarp; 2008 IH 7600 tandem, ISX Cummins 10 spd., new 20’ BH&T; www.watrousmainline.com DL#907173 2007 Peterbilt 330 S/A, Allison auto., new 2016 GMC 1/2 ton Crewcab SLT, 5.3L V8, 16’ BH&T. Ron Brown Imp. 306-493-9393, loaded, 2” lift, NAV, leather, 9657 kms., DL #905231. www.rbisk.ca #M7283, $56,995. 1-800-667-0490 20+ TANDEMS: Standards & Automatics. www.watrousmainline.com DL#907173 Yellowhead Sales, 306-783-2899, Yorkton, 2016 GMC 1/2 TON CREWCAB SLT, 4x4, SK. 5.3L V8, loaded, 57,915 km, stk#H1140A, $48,395, DL#907173. 1-800-667-0490 REMOTE CONTROL ENDGATE AND www.watrousmainline.com hoist systems can save you time, energy and keep you safe this seeding season. 2016 RAM 1500 Limited Crew Cab 4x4, Give Kramble Industries a call at Absolutely loaded, only 700 km's. Original 306-933-2655, Saskatoon, SK. or visit us Retail $73,558, now $51,900! Blue in color, online at: www.kramble.net Stock #U192. DL#331445. 306-542-8130, 2007 MACK, 10 speed Eaton auto., new Kamsack, SK. www.redlinechrysler.com 20’ CIM B&H, 380,000 kms., fresh Sask. 2015 GMC 1/2 ton Crewcab SLT, 4WD, safeties. Call 306-270-6399, Saskatoon, 5.3L V8, loaded, NAV, silver, 64,790 km., SK. www.78truxsales.com DL #316542. #M7273, $41,995. Call 1-800-667-0490 www.watrousmainline.com DL#907173

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2015 KENWORTH T800: 383,161 kms, MX13 500, 18 spd., 40 rears, RER 3.55, lockers, and more!! $139,999 Call 306-808-0290. Located at Upper Canada Truck Sales, 833B 50th St E, Saskatoon, SK.

2015 KENWORTH W900B, 475,215 kms, MX 500, 18 spd., 46 rears, RER 4.10, lockers and more!! $139,999. Please call 306-808-0290. Located at Upper Canada Truck Sales, 833B 50th St E, Saskatoon, SK.

2016 KENWORTH T680: 451,360 kms, 500 HP, 18 spd., 46 rears, RER 3.91, lockers and more!! $119,999. Please call 306-808-0290. Located at Upper Canada Truck Sales, 833B 50th St. E, Saskatoon, SK. 2006 PETERBILT 379XL, C15 475-550, 13 spd., 12 fronts, 40 rears, 22.5 rubber, clean truck, asking $42,500. Call 204-952-5937, Winnipeg, MB. SLEEPERS AND DAY CABS. New and used. Huge inventory across Western Canada at www.Maximinc.Com or call Maxim Truck & Trailer, 1-888-986-2946.

2011 VOLVO 730 mid-roof, Volvo D16-550 HP, 18 spd., 1,265,000 kms., $34,900. Call Norm at 204-761-7797, Brandon, MB.

2012 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA mid-roof, DD15-505 HP, 13 spd., 876,500 kms., $49,900. Norm 204-761-7797 Brandon MB

TANDEM AXLE GRAVEL trucks in inventory. New and used, large inventory across 2013 VOLVO 630 mid-roof, flat deck spec, Western Canada at www.Maximinc.Com or Volvo D13, I-Shift, 784,000 kms., $64,800. Call Norm at 204-761-7797, Brandon, MB. call Maxim Truck & Trailer 1-888-986-2946 2012 IHC TRANSTAR, low pro, Max 300 HP diesel, Allison auto. trans., single axle, loaded cab, 13’ Armstrong landscape dump, $39,900; 2010 CHEV 1 ton dump truck w/10’ gravel dump, $14,900. K&L Equipment and Auto. Call Ladimer, 2009 FORD F250 4x4 Supercab, 6.4L die- 306-795-7779, Ituna SK. DL #910885. sel, auto., fleet maintained, fresh safety, CANUCK NEW End and side dumps. IH very good, $19,900. Cam-Don Motors Ltd., 9200 Detroit, 10 spd., 16’ gravel box; 2013 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK. Decap tri-axle belly dump. Ron Brown 2007 DODGE 1500, 4x4, 4-door, Hemi Imp. 306-493-9393, Delisle, SK. DL power, all power, exc. cond., 246,000 kms. 905231 www.rbisk.ca Only $8750. 639-998-8522, Saskatoon, SK. ATTENTION GRAVEL HAULERS: 5 tandems in stock, 1998-2007; Tri-axle 18’ dump. Yellowhead Sales, 306-783-2899, Yorkton, SK

2012 MACK PINNACLE CXU613 day-cab, Mack MP8-455HP, Eaton 13 spd., $39,900. Call Norm 204-761-7797, Brandon, MB.

2010 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR, 500/550 Cummins eng., full delete, safety done in June, new Michelin’s all around, all maintenance records available, 1,880,000 kms. Possibility of job to go with the truck! 2013 MACK RAWHIDE, 505 HP, MP8, 12 $50,000. Call 306-229-5626, Kinistino, SK. spd. AutoShift, 70" bunk, factory fridge, 244" WB, 46 rears, 24.5 rubber, PTO (never SANDBLASTING AND PAINTING of heavy used), 4-way lockers, Herd bumper (option- trucks, trailers and equipment. Please call al), ext. warranty 805,000 kms/Feb. 2018, for details. Can-Am Truck Export Ltd., 2006 F250 4x4 regular cab, service body, 617,000 kms. 306-718-7722, Southey, SK. 1-800-938-3323, Delisle, SK. only 88,000 kms., fresh safety, fleet maintained, 5.4 auto., very clean unit, good 2006 PETERBILT 379, short hood, Cat 18 2005 WESTERN STAR Low Max, Detroit rubber, $14,900. Cam-Don Motors Ltd., spd. trans., good condition, offers. Call 515, 18 spd., 40 rears, 1.2M kms, good 204-870-2050, Portage La Prairie, MB. 11x22.5 tires. 306-634-9324, Estevan, SK. 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK.

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KENWORTHS: 2008, 2007 T800 500 Cat 18 spd., 46 diff. lockers; 2009 T660, new pre-emission, 525 ISX, new 18 spd. and clutch, 46 diff., lockers; 2008 T800 daycab, 500 Cat, 18 spd., lockers, new clutch and trans; 2014 Western Star 4900, 46 diff. Detroit, 18 spd., 4-way locks; 2008 Freightliner Cascadia, daycab, Detroit 515, 18 spd., lockers; 2007 IH 9900i, 525 ISX, 18 spd, 3-way lockers; 2007 IH 9200 daycab, 450 ISX, 13 spd; 1996 T800, Cat, 13 spd., rebuilt trans., diffs and injectors; 2006 Pete 379, daycab, 500 Cat, 18 spd., lockers, new rebuilt eng., new clutch; 2005 Mack CH613, 18 spd., lockers, wet kit, 450,000 kms; 2- 1996 FLD 120 Freightliners, 425 Cat, 430 Detroit, lockers. Ron Brown Implements, Delisle, SK., 306-493-9393. DL 905231. www.rbisk.ca

CONTINUOUS METAL ROOFING, no exposed screws to leak or metal overlaps. Ideal for lower slope roofs, rinks, churches, pig barns, commercial, arch rib building and residential roofing; also available in Snap Lock. 306-435-8008, Wapella, SK.

RM45 MERIDIAN, $34,500; RM55 Meridian, $36,500. 306-648-3622, Gravelbourg, SK.

2006 KOMATSU WA-320-5 wheel loader, QA bucket and forks, $55,500; 1989 D6H Cat LGP crawler dozer, direct drive, 90% undercarriage, $39,500; Robert Harris, 204-642-9959, 204-470-5493, Gimli, MB. Pics/info. at robertharrisequipment.com

2015 BRANDT 13110HP, electric winch, light kit, remote swing, anti-snag spout with full-bin indicator, exc. cond., $24,500; 2015 Batco 1585, 25HP elec. Honda motor w/mover kit, like new cond., $24,500. Call 306-472-7704, Woodrow, SK.

CONCRETE FLATWORK: Specializing in place & finish of concrete floors. Can ac- 1974 CAT D7F, 14’ angle dozer, 26” pads, commodate any floor design. References 3306 eng., 60% UC, vg cond., $38,000 OBO. 204-467-2109, Stonewall, MB. available. Alexander, MB. 204-752-2069. 2012 KOMATSU WA380-6 wheel loader, hyd. QA, AC, ride control emergency steering, AutoLube, 23.5x25 tires, 3135 hrs., $137,500; 2008 JD 850J WLT crawler dozer, c/w ROP’S, 12’ 6-way blade, SBG pads, 8700 hrs, $93,750. Call 204-871-0925, MacGregor, MB.

AUGERS: NEW and USED: Wheatheart, Westfield, Westeel augers; Auger SP kits; POLY GRAIN BINS, 40 to 150 bu. for grain Batco conveyors; Wheatheart post poundcleaning, feed, fertilizer and left over treat- ers. Good prices, leasing available. Call ed seed. 306-258-4422, Vonda, SK. 1-866-746-2666. www.buffervalley.com REMOTE CONTROL SWING AUGER movers, trailer chute openers, endgate and hoist systems, wireless full bin alarms, swing belt movers, wireless TractorCams, CONTAINERS FOR SALE OR RENT: All motorized utility carts. All shipped directly sizes. Now in stock: 53’ steel and insulated to you. Safety, convenience, reliability. stainless steel. 306-861-1102 Radville, SK. Kramble Industries at 306-933-2655, SHIPPING CONTAINERS FOR SALE. 20’- Saskatoon, SK. or www.kramble.net 53’, delivery/ rental/ storage available. For inventory and prices call: 306-262-2899, Saskatoon, SK. www.thecontainerguy.ca

www.windandweathershelters.com 2004 CAT D6N dozer with 6-way blade COMMERCIAL GRADE Wind and weather and ripper, $68,750. Call 204-871-0925, shelter buildings available in widths from MacGregor, MB. 20’ to 90’. Prices starting at $2495. If you TOW TRUCK, 1993 F700, 10 spd., Vulcan have bought an auction building and need towing unit (will separate). Pro Ag Sales, to upgrade to more durable material or parts we can help. Located in Yorkton. 306-441-2030 anytime North Battleford SK Contact Paul at 306-641-5464 or Ladimer 306-795-7779. DECKS, DRY VANS, reefers and storage trailers at: www.Maximinc.Com or call Maxim Truck & Trailer, 1-888-986-2946.

CANADA’S GRAIN STORAGE SPECIALISTS

COVER-ALL 40x60’ TRUSS arch shelter, dismantled. Offers. Phone 306-563-6022, Canora, SK.

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY: TAKE the opportunity to gain a profit margin from 7-10% on the growing Canadian housing market. Construction company with residential & commercial experience is expanding business to other cities. Email 2011 NISSAN MURANO, safety, clear car us at: yourinvestment1015@gmail.com fax, 77,600 kms., exc. cond. $17,500. Call 204-487-1347, Winnipeg, MB. QUALIFIED BUYER LOOKING to purchase a profitable business in AB, BC. or SK. All 2017 CHEV TAHOE, 5.3L, V8, loaded, NAV, types and value considered. Reply in confisunroof, leather, #H1374, starting at dence to: shanedcunningham@gmail.com $72,295, 5 in stock. 1-800-667-0490 www.watrousmainline.com DL#907173

2017 CHEV SUBURBAN, 5.3L, V8, loaded, DEBTS, BILLS AND charge accounts too cloth, #H1624, starting at $61,595, 3 in high? Need to resolve prior to spring? Call stock. 1-800-667-0490, DL#907173 us to develop a professional mediation plan, resolution plan or restructuring plan. www.watrousmainline.com Call toll free 1-888-577-2020. 2017 GMC YUKON, 5.3L, V8, loaded, NAV, leather, #H1553, starting at $70,895, 10 FARM/CORPORATE PROJECTS. Call A.L. in stock. Visit www.watrousmainline.com Management Group for all your borrowing and lease requirements. 306-790-2020, or call 1-800-667-0490. DL#907173 Regina, SK. 2015 GMC YUKON XL Denali, AWD, 6.2L V8, loaded, white diamond, 102,673 kms., STOCK WITH HIGH INTEREST RATE? #H1388A, $55,395. 1-800-667-0490 Maxed out your credit cards? We can pay off your credit card debts or line of www.watrousmainline.com DL#907173 credit! With low interest rates from 1.99% 2015 CHEV EQUINOX 1LT, AWD, 2.4L, 4 for 5 years amortization. Ph 780-566-1349 cyl., loaded, heated cloth, silver, 69,170 or 1-800-917-3326, Edmonton, AB. km., #H1275A, $23,395. 1-800-667-0490 www.watrousmainline.com DL#907173

2015 NISSAN MURANO Plat., AWD, 3.5L V6, loaded, NAV, sunroof, leather, 40,123 km., #G1054B, $35,995. 1-800-667-0490 www.watrousmainline.com DL#907173

MANUFACTURERS LTD.

WILL DO CUSTOM HARVESTING Equipped w/Case combines, IHC trucks, flex, straight and PU headers. Professional operation w/insurance. 204-391-5491 or 204-371-9435, St. Pierre, MB.

2015 FORD EDGE SEL AWD, 3.5L V6, loaded, nav, sunroof, heated leather, 33,395, 33,015 km, stk#H1212A, 1-800-667-0490 CUSTOM SILAGING with Claas Chopper www.watrousmainline.com DL#907173 and all support equipment. 306-527-2228 2016 SUBARU FORESTER name top pick Regina, SK., or 250-878-3382 Melita, MB. for 2016. Starting from $29,360. Great selection to choose from!! 1-877-373-2662, canada’s ag-only www.subaruofsaskatoon.ca DL #914077. listings giant SPECIAL PURCHASE OF new and near.com new 2014-2015 Crosstrek XVs. Save up to 1-800-667-7770 | $5000. Come in quickly!! 1-877-373-2662. www.subaruofsaskatoon.ca DL #914077.

GENERAL HAULING: SERVICING Western Canada with light and heavy hauling. Agriculture; Construction & Oilfield. 6 - 10 axle combinations. Flat decks; Double drops; Scissor necks and Trombone tri-axle step 2008 IH 7600 tandem 24’ van body, power deck. Reasonable rates, up for negotiation. tailgate, 10 speed ISX; 2007 Freightliner 306-698-7409, email: flyingu@sasktel.net auto. trans., 22’ van, reefer power tailgate. Ron Brown Imp. 306-493-9393, Delisle, PICKING, LOADING and HAULING 45 SK. DL #905231 www.rbisk.ca tonnes of hay on ea. of 2 identical Super B units. 48 large round bales or 82- 3x4 SPECIAL PURCHASE OF new and near squares; or 120 - 3x3 squares per load. Renew 2014-2015 Crosstrek XVs. Save up to ceive up to 10% volume discount depend$5000. Come in quickly!! 1-877-373-2662. ing on volume. Phone or text Hay Vern www.subaruofsaskatoon.ca DL #914077. 204-729-7297, Brandon, MB.

1986 CAT D6D S/N 4X10627, CAHR, 155 HP, long tracks (90%), Cat #56 PS winch angle dozer, susp. seat, $48,500; Blade mounted root rake, $4000. Complete list of factory options and service history. Call C.W. (Bill) Ransom, 204-534-7255 or cell 204-534-7390, Boissevain, MB.

SKIDSTEER ATTACHMENTS: Buckets, rock buckets, grapples, weld-on plates, hyd. augers, brush cutters and more large stock. Top quality equipment, quality welding and sales. Call Darcy at 306-731-3009, 306-731-8195, Craven, SK.

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

GRAIN PILE COVERS

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SUMMER SPECIAL: All aviation, commercial and farm, post & stud frame buildings on sale! Standard and custom sizes available. Door options include bi-fold, overhead and sliders. Book early to receive free delivery!! Call 306-220-2749, Hague, SK., www.newtechconstruction.ca

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2016 ARC ALLOY BX6 grain bagger w/Arc Alloy H-2 hopper and Arc Alloy C-2 conveyor, 6 Up North 250’x10’ grain bags, Tridekon Grain Boss GB13 extractor. Brand new, never used, $94,000. 306-773-8484 or 306-741-9309, Swift Current, SK. bk.stolhandske@sasktel.net

BEAVER CONTAINER SYSTEMS, new BEHLEN STEEL BUILDINGS, quonsets, and used sea containers, all sizes. convex and rigid frame straight walls, 306-220-1278, Saskatoon and Regina, SK. grain tanks, metal cladding, farm- commercial. Construction and concrete crews. Guaranteed workmanship. Call your Saskatoon and Northwest Behlen Distributor, Janzen Steel Buildings, 306-242-7767, Osler, SK. EXTREME DUTY BRUSHCUTTER. Made in Canada, 1/4” steel, 66” cut Omni HD gearbox & Parker hyd. motor. Cuts up to 4” trees, two 1/2”x3”x24” blades on a stump jumper, c/w hyd. hoses and flat face couplers. Std. flow operation, open rear discharge prevents under deck build up, fits most skidsteers, $4995. 72” & 80” also in stock. Agrimex, 306-331-7443, Dysart, SK. Or 306-529-8043, Regina, SK.

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20’ and 40’ SHIPPING CONTAINERS and storage trailers. Large Sask. inventory. Phone 1-800-843-3984 or 306-781-2600.

POLE BARNS, WOODSTEEL packages, hog, chicken and dairy barns. Construction and concrete crews available. Mel or Scott, MR Steel Construction, 306-978-0315, Hague, SK.

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

2010 E-Z TRAIL 860, lights, roll tarp, 14" hyd folding auger, hyd grain slide. $24,000. 780-871-3963, Paradise Valley, AB. 2013 DEMCO 1150 bu., never used, 900 tires, 1000 PTO, tarp, no scale. Call for pricing, 204-522-6333, Melita, MB.

KEHO/ GRAIN GUARD/ OPI STORMAX. For sales and service east central SK. and GRAVITY WAGONS: New 400 bu, $7,400; MB., call Gerald Shymko, Calder, SK., 600 bu., $12,500; 750 bu., $18,250. Large selection of used gravity wagons, 250-750 306-742-4445 or toll free 1-888-674-5346. bu. Used grain carts, 450 to 1110 bushel. WOOD POST BUILDING packages or built SUKUP 15 HP aeration fan, comes with View at: www.zettlerfarmequipment.com on site. For early booking call cart transition air sock, used very little, 1-866-938-8537, Portage la Prairie, MB. 1-800-667-4990 or visit our website: reasonable. Call 306-595-2180, Pelly, SK. www.warmanhomecentre.com

STRAIGHT WALL BUILDING packages or KEHO/ GRAIN GUARD Aeration Sales and Service. R.J. Electric, Avonlea, SK. Call ROAD GRADERS CONVERTED to pull built on site. For early booking call 306-868-2199 or cell 306-868-7738. behind large 4 WD tractors, 14’ and 16’ 1-800-667-4990 or visit our website: blade widths avail. 306-682-3367, CWK www.warmanhomecentre.com Ent. Humboldt, SK. www.cwenterprises.ca 2009 CASE 440CT skid steer loader, w/tracks, 1954 hours. $7500 spent in last year on new tracks, new drive sprockets, new idlers, and some new rollers. Very good condition, $31,000 OBO. Call Neil at 306-231-8300, Humboldt, SK.

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

HYDRAULIC SCRAPERS: LEVER 60, 70, 80, and 435, 4 to 30 yd. available. Rebuilt LONG LAKE TRUCKING, two units, custom for years of trouble-free service. Lever hay hauling. 306-567-7100, Imperial, SK. Holdings Inc. 306-682-3332 Muenster, SK. DECKS, DRY VANS, reefers and storage EQUIPMENT TOWING/ HAULING. Reatrailers at: www.Maximinc.Com or call sonable rates. Contact G H Wells Services CAT 980C LOG grapple fork, bucket, new tires; Case 2870, Degelman dozer 4x4; Maxim Truck & Trailer, 1-888-986-2946. and Trucking, 306-741-9059, Morse, SK. 306-304-1959, Goodsoil, SK. 1980 CAT 966C Loader, completely rebuilt w/bucket, c/w third valve, window guard, NEUFELD ENT. CORRAL CLEANING, and belly pan, $65,000. Call 306-764-3877 payloader, Bobcat with rubber tracks and or 306-960-4651, Prince Albert, SK. vertical beater spreaders. Phone TWO 14X12’ STEEL galvanized doors off a 306-220-5013, 306-467-5013, Hague, SK. Fairford shed, could be taken down for a fence, fair condition, 25 yrs. old. Call LAND CLEARING. Rock picking and dig- GREAT PRICES ON new, used and remanuging, stone piles, brushing, fencing, demo- factured engines, parts and accessories for 306-463-4866, Kindersley, SK. lition. 306-291-9658, Vanscoy, SK. diesel pickups. Large inventory, engines can be shipped or installed. Give us a call BRUSH MULCHING. The fast, effective or check: www.thickettenginerebuilding.ca way to clear land. Four season service, Thickett Engine Rebuilding. 204-532-2187, ROUGH LUMBER: 2x6, 2x8, 2x10, 1” competitive rates, 275 HP unit, also avail. Russell, MB. boards, windbreak slabs, 4x4, 6x6, 8x8, all trackhoe with thumb, multiple bucket atin stock. Custom sizes and log siding on tachments. Bury rock and brush piles and 3406B, N14, SERIES 60, running engines order. Call V&R Sawing 306-232-5488, fence line clearing. Borysiuk Contracting and parts. Call Yellowhead Traders, Rosthern, SK. Inc., www.bcisk.ca Prince Albert, SK., 306-896-2882, Churchbridge, SK. 306-960-3804. WANTED DIESEL CORES: ISX and N14 MULCHING- TREES, BRUSH, Stumps. Cummins, C15 Cats, Detroits Ddec 3, 4, Call today 306-933-2950. Visit us at: DD15. Can-Am Truck 1-800-938-3323. www.maverickconstruction.ca PRICE TO CLEAR!! 290 CUMMINS, 350 Detroit, 671 Detroit, High tensile roofing & siding. REGULATION DUGOUTS: 120x60x14’, Series 60 cores. 306-539-4642, Regina, SK $2000; 160x60x14’, $2950; 180x60x14’, 2 #1 Gr. Galvalume 26 gu..... 89¢/ft $3450; 200x60x14’, $3950; Larger sizes #1 Gr. Galvalume 29 gu..... 75¢/ft 2 available. Travel incl. in Sask. Gov’t grants available. 306-222-8054, Saskatoon, SK. FARM AND INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICAL B-Gr. coloured................ 75¢/ft.2 motor sales, service and parts. Also sale B-Gr. Galv 29 gu............. 69¢/ft 2 SCRAP AND METAL Removal- Old machin- of, and repairs to, all makes and sizes of ery and equipment taking up space? Call pumps and phase converters, etc. Tisdale 2 River City Transport to have it removed. It Motor B-Gr 30 gu Galv.............. 49¢/ft. Rewinding 1984 Ltd., may even be worth some cash. Please call Multi-coloured millends... 59¢/ft.2 306-382-5038, Saskatoon, SK. Email: 306-873-2881, fax 306-873-4788, 1005A111th Ave., Tisdale, SK. tmr@sasktel.net rivercitytransport2016@gmail.com CALL NOW! Website: www.tismtrrewind.com

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HORNOI LEASING NEW and used 20’ and 40’ sea cans for sale or rent. Call 306-757-2828, Regina, SK.

CAT 70 SCRAPER, SN 3W6017, hyd. conversion, entire new flat bottom, tires fair $22,500. C.W. (Bill) Ransom 204-534-7255 or 204-534-7390, Boissevain, MB.

SLEEPERS AND DAY CABS. New and used. Huge inventory across Western Canada at www.Maximinc.Com or call Maxim Truck & Trailer, 1-888-986-2946.

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GRAIN BAGS

SKIDSTEER LOADERS: 2008 Case 440, Series 3, $24,500; 2006 Case 440, $22,500; 2007 Case 420, $20,500. 204-794-5979, Springfield, MB.

2017 GMC YUKON XL, 5.3L, V8, loaded, leather, #H1438, starting at $73,295, 10 in stock. DL#907173, 1-800-667-0490 www.watrousmainline.com

2014 GMC YUKON SLT, 4WD, 5.3L V8, loaded, 7 passenger, sunroof, 46,334 km., #H1489A, $50,395. 1-800-667-0490 www.watrousmainline.com DL#907173

CANADIAN TARPAULIN

NRW SMOOTH WALL HOPPER BINS 1500 bu.; Westeel 14’ on hopper 1500 bu., no air, $2500 each or $4400 for both. Call 204-345-9199, Lac du Bonnet, MB.

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.

3 - WESTEEL ROSCO GRAIN BINS, 3350 bu. $500/each; 2 - 3850 bu. $750/ea. All BATCO 15x85, 35 HP, like new condition, 19’ diameter. All to be moved. $24,000; 15x15 Batco, 8 HP transfer conveyor c/w mover, like new cond., $6000. 204-669-9626, Morris, MB. area. 306-677-2598, Hodgeville, SK. TIM’S CUSTOM BIN MOVING and Hauling Inc. Up to 22’ diameter. 204-362-7103 2014 BATCO 15x120 under bin conveyor binmover50@gmail.com 30HP, 3 phase 600V motor, like new cond, GRAIN BIN INSTALLATION. Large diame- $18,000. 306-472-7704, Woodrow, SK. ter bin setup, concrete, repairs. Quadra BATCO CONVEYORS, new and used, Development Corp., 1-800-249-2708. grain augers and SP kits. Delivery and FOR ALL YOUR grain storage, hopper leasing available. 1-866-746-2666. cone and steel floor requirements contact: Kevin’s Custom Ag in Nipawin, SK. Toll free: 1-888-304-2837. SCS RAVEN 440, AutoRate controller, c/w WESTEEL BINS: 2- 1750 and 2- 2000 bu. Raven flow control valve, flow meter, with steel floors, can be easily moved. Call 3-way shut-off valve, pressure spike valve, 306-771-2765, Balgonie, SK. 60’ of Raven wiring harness. Everything 12 USED STEEL BIN SKIDS for 18’ dia. needed for liquid variable rate fertilizing, bins, in good cond. Loreburn, SK. asking $1000. 306-452-7799, Redvers, SK. 306-644-0011 mgr@loreburnfarming.com IHC 6400 54’ chisel plow, 12” spacing, new BOOK NOW, TAKE DELIVERY, DON’T NH3, boots and openers, new hoses, new PAY UNTIL NOVEMBER, 2017. Top walking beam shafts, $33,000. Nipawin, quality MERIDIAN bins. Price includes: SK. 306-862-7138 or 306-862-5993. skid, ladders to ground, manhole, set-up and delivery within set radius. Meridian Hopper Combo SPECIAL: 5000 bu., $14,400. We manufacture superior quality WESTFIELD MK 10x61 swing away auger hoppers and steel floors for all makes and w/standard hopper, only used for grain, sizes. Know what you are investing in. Call good condition, $4250. Call 204-444-3183 and find out why our product quality and or 204-791-0820, Oakbank, MB. price well exceeds the competition. We also stock replacement lids for all makes & WESTFIELD 7x36 AUGER, only 20 hrs. on models of bins. Leasing available. Hoffart B&S electric start motor. 204-248-2040, 9:00 PM -10:30 PM, Rathwell, MB. Services Inc, 306-957-2033, Odessa, SK. BIN MOVING, all sizes up to 19’ diameter, MERIDIAN GRAIN AUGERS available w/wo floors; Also move liquid fert. tanks. with self-propelled mover kits and bin sweeps. Call Kevin’s Custom Ag in Nipaw306-629-3324, 306-741-9059, Morse, SK. in, SK. Toll free 1-888-304-2837. BINS OR SALE: 7 Westeel bins: 1250 bu., 1$/bu.; 1 Twister bin 1650 bu., w/ladder, PRICE TO CLEAR: Loaded 2016 HHD8-46 $1.50/bu. 306-422-5585, St. Louis, SK. TL10-39; SLMD 12-72 and SLMD 12-95. Used Augers: 2012 SLMD 12-72 w/winch SUPERIOR HOPPER BINS: Concrete and swing mover; Brandt 10x60 S/A: mount, steel floor mount hopper bins all Wheatheart 8x51’ c/w mover. Also dealer sizes; 21’ 8000 bu., triple skids, set up for Convey-All Conveyors. Leasing avail! $20,400; 24’ 10,000 bu. triple skids, set up Call Dale at Mainway Farm Equipment, $26,900; 18’ 5000 bu. double skids, 306-567-3285, 306-567-7299, Davidson, $13,350. Freight extra on all bins. Call SK. www.mainwayfarmeguipment.ca Middle Lake Steel, 306-367-4306, 306-367-2408. www.middlelakesteel.com BRANDT 1380 XL swing auger, never 3- 3300 BU. WESTEEL ROSCO steel bins, used, $23,500 OBO, Call 306-537-3780, no hoppers, mounted on cement pads. For McLean, SK. info. call 306-259-4430, Young, SK. MERIDIAN AUGERS IN STOCK: swings, CUSTOM GRAIN BIN MOVING, all types truck loading, Meridian SP movers. Call up to 22’ diameter. 10% spring discount. Hoffart Services Inc., Odessa, SK., Accurate estimates. Sheldon’s Hauling, 306-957-2033. 306-961-9699, Prince Albert, SK. MERIDIAN HARVEST AUGERS: SLMD BROCK (BUTLER) GRAIN BIN PARTS 10-72, $12,750; SLMD 12-85, $24,500; HD and accessories available at Rosler Con- 10-59, loaded, $19,500. Delivery available. Call 306-648-3622, Gravelbourg, SK. struction. 306-933-0033, Saskatoon, SK.

2010 BOURGAULT 750 Smart Cart, tarp, lights, hyd. and/or PTO drive, very little usage, $23,000. 306-563-8765, Canora, SK 2003 UNVERFERTH 8200, tarp, $31,000 OBO. 306-563-8482, Estevan, SK. FOR SALE FOR PARTS: J&M 22” unload auger, tube & flighting, top section with spout and slider extension. 306-452-7799, Redvers, SK. 2011 UNVERFERTH 1015 EXTREME, used three seasons, 1000 PTO, scale, tarp, always shedded, excellent condition, $48,000 OBO. 306-264-7869, Kincaid, SK.

SEED CLEANING PLANT: Aspirator, indents, 298 Clipper air & screen machine, 2 roll grater, Forsburg gravity table, blanket machine, 7 legs, 3 hopper bins, 100 bu. holding tank. 306-873-0214, Tisdale, SK. CUSTOM COLOR SORTING chickpeas to mustard. Cert. organic and conventional. 306-741-3177, Swift Current, SK.

FARM FANS AB-8B Grain Dryer, 120 bu., fully automatic, single phase, 5875 hrs., newer digital timer, includes 7x16 load auger w/5 HP motor, good cond., $5000 OBO. 204-325-6097, 204-435-2182, Miami, MB. morchard@cici.mb.ca 6 TIER VERTEC grain dryer, batch and/or continuous. 204-325-2590, Morden, MB. SUPERB GRAIN DRYERS: Grant Service Ltd. have dryers in stock at winter program pricing! SQ28D, 30 HP, quiet fan, 576 bu., single phase power, 12,000,000 BTU, only 2 in stock. Call or come see us at Ag In Motion! 306-272-4195, Foam Lake. AERATION SYSTEM: Home built, portable, coal fired, hot water system c/w 5HP 220 volt centrifical fan. Auto elec. controls for coal stoker & water temperature, $1000 OBO. Can also be used as space heater! Call 306-449-2412 evenings, Redvers, SK.

DRYAIR GRAIN DRYING SYSTEMS: New and used available. Expand your Harvest window. Low temperature drying. Clean, safe, and contamination free. MainLIFETIME LID OPENERS. We are a stock- USED AUGERS: 2013 R10x41 Wheatheart, tain grade value. Low supervision and EXCAVATOR BUCKETS, various shapes AFAB INDUSTRIES POST frame buildings. ing dealer for Boundary Trail Lifetime Lid loaded, $9995; 2014 TL12-39, loaded, maintenance. Perfect aeration day 24/7! and sizes for different excavators. Call For the customer that prefers quality. Openers, 18” to 39”. Rosler Construction $14,995. All excellent condition. Call Factory at 1-888-750-1700 for 204-871-0925, MacGregor, MB. 1-888-816-AFAB (2322), Rocanville, SK. 2000 Inc., 306-933-0033, Saskatoon, SK. 306-648-3622, Gravelbourg, SK. more information. St. Brieux, SK.

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SAFE PORTABLE GRAIN DRYING: Multiple locations in Western Canada. Economical, efficient, fume-free, flameless grain drying units that have the ability to dry multiple grain bins simultaneously on your own site. No operator required. Phone 1-855-573-4328. info@conleymax.com or visit: www.conleymax.com Kindersley, SK. VERTEC 6600 GRAIN dryer, 8 tier w/factory roof, propane, new style burner, 30 HP motor, 3 phase. Fire damage on one side, very repairable. Must go! Open to reasonable offer. 204-745-8007, 204-745-3543, Elm Creek, MB. jrped@mymts.net

RECON 300/400. Reduce drying time by 35-65%. Crush stems & move swaths to dry ground. One pass with mounted tedder for fastest dry down. Make quality hay dry faster! 1-888-907-9182 www.agshield.com KRONE-BIG M400, 2011, 1056 hrs. with accumulators, 30’ cutting width, shedded, $3000 in new parts included. Sold the cows, field ready, exc. shape, $200,000 firm. 306-457-2935 after 6, Stoughton, SK. NH 14’ HAYBINE; MF 128 sq. baler; NH 1033 bale wagon; NH 268 sq. baler; NH chain round baler. 306-283-4747, 306-220-0429, 306-291-9395, Langham.

1985 MF 885 Swather, used 20 years w/no problems, good condition, $6000. Prince Albert. 403-870-0091, gleia@wolffleia.ca

2014 CASE DH362 header 35’, to fit CIH swather, like new, $19,500. 306-861-4592, Fillmore, SK. 1988 CI 722, 26’ DS, MacDon PU reel, Kear shears, gauge wheels, Isuzu dsl. eng., overall good shape, very strong machine, works exc. in canola (same as MF 200), $9500 OBO. 306-697-7897, Grenfell, SK. 2006 MF 9420 SP, 30’, 1510 hrs., sliding table, diesel, UII PU reel, caster wheels, good rubber, new batteries and canvases, asking $39,500. Call 306-252-2810 or 306-567-7281, Kenaston, SK. 1984 WHITE 6400 w/MacDon 30’ swather, PU and batt reel, Perkins dsl., A/C, heat, radio, 3547 hrs., very good cond. transport avail., $9000, 306-736-8336, Kipling, SK. 725 IH 25’ PT swather, always shedded, good condition, $2000. Call 306-781-2904, Lajord, SK. 2006 JD 4895 swather, 30’, c/w hay panels and hyd. roller, 525 eng. hrs., 427 cutting hrs, excellent shape, $60,000 OBO. Call 306-646-4505, Maryfield, SK. 2015 JD W150 435D, PU reel, fore/aft, double knife drive, hydraulic tilt, free form roller, integrated GPS, 147 engine hrs. Call 306-537-9636, Riceton, SK. 1993 MF 200 30’ swather, diesel, PU reel, shedded, $12,000 OBO; 3- 3300 bu., 21600 bu. Westeel bins w/wood floors. 306-759-2651, 306-759-7745, Brownlee.

FEED BLOWER SYSTEMS, Sales and Service. Piping, blower and airlock repairs. 1995 HESSTON 8100 Windrower, $10,500, draper header, diesel, 25' double knife, UII John Beukema 204-497-0029, Carman, MB PU reel, fair condition, 403-870-0091, CIH WD1203 SALVAGE, good cab, enPrince Albert, SK. gleia@wolffleia.ca gine, hyd. parts and auto guide. Call 2006 WESTWARD SWATHER 9352i, 30' 972, 1-800-667-4515, www.combineworld.com 540 drive tires, double knife drive, double NH HW325 SALVAGE cab, axle, engine, draper drive, Roto-Shears, pea auger, JD lots of good parts. Call 1-800-667-4515 or GPS wiring, full poly skid shoes, vg cond., visit www.combineworld.com $52,000 OBO. 306-621-8352, Jedburgh, SK. 2011 MASSEY FERGUSON 9430, 36’ in ex2007 NH HW 325, 1098 hrs., 30' HoneyBee cellent condition, asking $90,000 OBO. Call single knife drive, new knife and canvases, 306-231-8212, Humboldt, SK. mtd. swath roller, always shedded, exc., $57,000. 204-734-8662, 204-734-3728, MF 9430, 36’, 800 hrs, mounted hyd. roller, shedded, very good, $69,000. Cam-Don Swan River, MB. tgjersak@gmail.com Motors Ltd., 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK. 2009 MACDON M100, 1043 eng./ 798 2013 M155 c/w D65 40’ header, transport, header hrs., D50 30' header, gauge wheels, 700 hrs., shedded, $129,000. Cam-Don Freeform hyd. swath roller, large rear tires, Motors Ltd., 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK. $80,000. 204-247-0388, Roblin, MB. 1999 MF 220 series II, 26’, DSA, PU reel, shedded, $29,900. Call Cam-Don Motors Ltd., 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK. 2012 MF 9740, 36’, 400 hrs., very good, $99,000. Financing available at 0% - 3.49% from 12-72 months OAC. Cam-Don Motors Ltd., 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK. 1989 CASE 736 36’ swather, not used in 12 www.marcrestmfg.com years. 1988 Case 730 30’, not used in 10 years. Both shedded and in vg cond., BALE SPEAR ATTACHMENTS for all $3000 ea. 306-628-4267, Liebenthal, SK. loaders and skidsteers, excellent pricing. Call now 1-866-443-7444. 2012 JD D450 c/w 35’ header, PU reel, mtd. roller, Roto-Shears, 550 hrs., exc, BALE SPEARS, high quality imported 2010 MASSEY FERGUSON 9430 windrower, $84,500 OBO 306-297-7400 Shaunavon SK from Italy, 27” and 49”, free shipping, ex- smooth cutting, 30' head, PU reel, rear mtd. cellent pricing. Call now toll free swath roller, 2 spd. trans., new canvases, 2002 PREMIER 2952, hi/low spd., 39’ 1-866-443-7444, Stonewall, MB. 1010 hrs., vg condition, asking $68,500. MacDon 973 header, PU reels, pea auger, Financing available. Call 306-563-8765, $45,000. 306-634-9324, Estevan, SK. BUHLER 4500 BALE picker, picks 4x8 or 306-563-4160, Canora, SK. 3x3x8 bales, always shedded, vg cond., $20,000. Call 204-773-6890, Inglis, MB. 2011 WESTWARD M150 c/w 2012 D60 40' header, double knife, double reel, 1272 hrs. 20' ELMERS BEAN windrower currently mounted on MacDon swather. Hardware Call Carl 306-398-7713, Cut Knife, SK. available to convert to trailing drawbar unit. 2013 JD W150 w/40' 440D header, hyd $7000. Call 204-324-0254, 204-324-0090, roller, JD GPS, green MacDon, 232 eng. Letellier, MB. hrs., $155,000. 306-421-6020, Torquay, SK. 2014 CASE DH362 header 35’, to fit CIH swather, like new, $19,500. 306-861-4592, Fillmore, SK.

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2013 CLAAS 3300 RC Quadrant 3x4 square baler, approx. 7000 bales made, very good cond., $110,000. Can deliver. Call anytime 204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB. HESSTON 956A ROUND baler, netwraped ready, made only 1500 bales, shedded. $19,000. 306-643-4823, Esterhazy, SK. VERMEER 605M ROUND baler, monitor, kicker, new PU, good cond., field ready, $12,000 OBO. 306-335-7875, Lemberg, SK 2014 MF 9740 windrower, nice cruiser, 30' NH 1002 Stackliner Bale Wagon, 1 owner, header, PU reel, TopCon Guidance System, excellent condition; 84 Vers. 24’ PT swath- big tires, 414 hrs., very good condition, er, 1 owner, field ready. 306-335-2756, $115,000. Will take trade, and or financing. 306-563-8765, 306-563-4160, Canora, SK. 306-537-3718, Lemberg, SK. 2005 CIH 562 round baler, one owner, 2003 MACDON 9352i, 972 30’ header, dual 4000 bales, $17,000 OBO. 306-563-8482, knife drive, PU reel, 900 hrs., $48,000. 204-224-3532, 204-981-3080, Dugald, MB. Maple Creek, SK. 25’ IHC 725 swather, c/w new knife and TRI-HAUL SELF-UNLOADING ROUND bale canvas, PU reel & shear, asking $3500. Call movers: 8’ to 29’ lengths, 6-18 bales. Also 204-526-2051, 204-743-2159, Holland, MB exc. for feeding cattle in the field, 4 bales at time with a pickup. 1-800-505-9208. MACDON 155 2013, 650 hrs., 35’, D65 header, large tire option, rear roller, Trimwww.trihaulbalemovers.com ble GPS, asking $132,000. Low rate financ2001 JD 567 Baler, always shedded, mint ing available. Call 204-248-2359 or cell condition, $17,500. 306-648-2763, 204-242-4214, Notre Dame, MB. 306-648-7595, Gravelbourg, SK. 1987 CASE 6000, SP, 18’ header, PU HESSTON 856 AUTO 5x6 round baler, Au- reel, crimper, A/C, 2983 hrs., good cond., toCycle, premium cond., 1 owner, 3078 $8500. 204-385-2527, Gladstone, MB. bales, flotation tires, 1000 PTO, short crop 1986 SERIAL IMPLEMENTS 722 SP Swathkit, $18,500. 306-747-7015 Shellbrook, SK er, w/U2 PU reel, 2130 hrs., $10,500; CIH NEW IDEA 4865 5x6, hyd. PU, rubber 721 PT Swather, w/MacDon PU reel, mount teeth, 2300 bales, shedded, good. $1200. 204-638-8443, Dauphin, MB. 306-944-4325, 306-231-8355, Bruno, SK. MASSEY 885 SP, 30’, gas, 1700 hrs, 66” opening, pickup reel, rebuilt wobble box, new canvases and spare parts, $9500. Call 306-335-2777, Lemberg, SK. WANTED: GOOD USED MacDon 155 or JD 150 swather, 35’ single or dbl. knife drive, prefer one piece reel. Call 306-745-6140, 306-745-7530 cell, Esterhazy, SK. 2005 MACDON PREMIER 2940, 30’, 972 harvest header w/Vern’s belly-mounted hyd. swath roller, 1348 cutting hrs., 1715 eng. hrs., clean and nice shape, shedded, $57,000. 306-743-7780, Langenburg, SK. 1982 VERSATILE 4400 SP, 24’ Dresser 1999 HIGHLINE 700 BALE WAGON, 7 bale, Waukesha 4 cyl., diesel, 2149 hrs, CAHR, very little use, $13,900. Cam-Don Motors 18.4x16.1 drive wheels, well maintained, Ltd., 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK. shedded, 306-338-2927, Wadena,SK. NEW FARM-KING & MORRIS 14 bale wag- 1985 VERSATILE 4700 25’ SP, CAHR, 1439 ons in stock, ready to go! Call Cam-Don hrs., like new canvasses, good condition; Motors Ltd., 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK. Laurier 24’ drive thru drill/ swather carrier. Offers. Call 306-338-2927, Wadena, SK. JD 568 BALER, flotation tire, Mega PU, bale kicker hyd. PU, shedded, good shape. 1998 WESTWARD PT, 25’ swather with U2 PU reel, always shedded, $3000. Call 306-856-4710, Conquest, SK. 306-782-7023, Willowbrook, SK. NEW HOLLAND 1033 Stackliner bale 2000 8860 30’ CASE/IH SP swather, low wagon, in working cond, 105 bales. Rose- hrs., $42,000; 2002 30’ 2950 MacDon SP town, SK. 306-831-9979 or 306-882-3141. swather, $40,000. Call A.E. Chicoine Farm NH BR780A and BR790 both with regular Equipment, 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK. pickups, big tires, good running condition, 8100 HESSTON 30’, double swath, PU reel, shedded, $20,000 for 2 or $11,000 each. new canvases, guards and knife, field 780-808-4101, Frenchman Butte, SK. ready. 306-322-4755, Rose Valley, SK. NH 114 HAYBINE, 14’, good working cond; 2005 MF 9220, 30’, PU reel, double swath, JD 535 round baler, field ready, always excellent cond., $44,000. 306-567-8614, shedded; NH 1033 bale wagon, PTO, field Davidson, SK. ready. Call 306-423-5748, Wakaw, SK. 1998 35’ WESTWARD 9300, 960 header, PU reel, turbo, big tires, $29,500; 1995 30’ MacDon Premier 2900, PU reel, 960 MacDon header, 21.5-16.1 tires, $19,500; 1998 16’ MACDON MOWER Conditioner 1995 Case/IH 8820, 30’ header, PU reel, always shedded, excellent condition, 21.5-16.1 tires, $17,500. All swathers in $3000. Ph. 204-352-4489, Gladstone, MB. exc. cond. 306-861-4592, Fillmore, SK.

WANTED: GOOD USED MacDon header transport to fit 30’ 972 MacDon header. 306-435-7893, Moosomin, SK. 2001 MACDON 972 25’ header, Keer Shears, double swath, new knife, exc. shape. Call 306-435-7893, Moosomin, SK. HONEYBEE WS30 HEADERS complete for swathers, starting at $9980. Call 1-800-667-4515, www.combineworld.com OUTBACK AUTOGUIDE COMPLETE system with new monitor. 1-800-667-4515 or visit: www.combineworld.com

MORRIS HAY HIKER, 14 bale round bale picker, good cond; NH 664 round baler, extra belts, good condition; Ajax 10 bale picker, mover, works good. 204-876-4637, La Riviere, MB. 2008 JD 7500 forage harvester, 216 original hrs., 4WD, Prodrive, corn header, PU header, auto greaser, shedded, new condition. 204-851-0745, Elkhorn, MB. 2007 NH FP240 FORAGE harvester, c/w 3 row corn header and pickup; High dump wagon. Both units in very good condition. 204-877-3889, Reston, MB RICHARDTON DUMP WAGONS, #1200, #700, #750; JD 3970 harvester; Balers: JD 510, $1500; JD 535, $4500; Vermeer R23 hyd. rake, $9000; NH 216, $5000; Hay conditioners, $800 and up; Gehl haybine, 14’, $2500; JD 15’ batwing mower, $6000; JD 20’, $10,000; JD 5’, $1000; JD 7’, $2000. 1-866-938-8537, Portage, MB.

2012 CIH 6088, 300 hrs, Pro 700 monitor, HID lights, 15’ 3016 PU, Y&M, ACS, chopper, rocktrap, 3 spd. hydro. 204-776-2112, Boissevain, MB. hvisaac@icloud.com

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1986 CASE 1680, 3500 engine hrs., Rice tires, good cond., $12,000; 1994 CIH 1688 vg condition, $41,000. 204-824-2196, 204-573-6723, Wawanesa, MB.

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RAKE-UP COMBINE PU, 8 belt, exc. cond., $3500; 20’ MacDon PU reel, $2000; Swath roller, 7’, $500; Hydraulic KleenCut crop divider, $750. Pro Ag Sales, 306-441-2030 anytime North Battleford SK

1993 1688, 1015 PU, chopper, reverser, monitors, 1020 25’ header, PU reel, carrier, $20,000. 204-362-1024, Manitou, MB.

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1992 CIH 1680 combine, Cummins eng., Specialty Rotor with accelerator kit, hyd. reverser, airfoil chaffer, CIH 1015 PU header. All new Shaker bushings, field ready condition, $18,000; 25’ grain header also avail. 204-447-2590, 204-447-3116, Ste Rose du Lac, MB. 2013 CASE 8230, duals, extended auger, fine cut chopper, 750 sep. hrs., $325,000. Take trade or financing. 306-563-8765, Canora, SK. 2003 CIH 2388 AFX w/2015 header, field ready, very well maintained, long auger, Come See hopper topper, chopper, Pro600 with Y&M, 262 receiver, shedded, $85,000. 306-869-7834, Ceylon, SK. Harvest Screen 2000 CASE/IH 2388 w/1015 header, $65,000; 2004 2388 w/2015 PU header, Investing in a Harvest Screen® $115,000; 2006 2388 w/2015 PU header, will give you a quick return $130,000. A.E. Chicoine Farm Equipment, on investment. 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK. 2007 CASE/IH 7010, dual wheels, w/2016 1996 JD 9500, 2731 eng., 2141 sep. hrs., header, $170,000. Call A.E. Chicoine Farm 30.5x32 fronts, 14.9x24 rear tires, 914 PU Equipment, 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK. w/new belts, new rad., new MAV F/C chop2008 8010, 1398 sep. hrs., long auger, per, airfoil seive, chaff spreaders. 930 S/C loaded, 2016 PU, new rotor & concaves, auger header also available. Combine has $40,000 red light just completed, shedded, been shedded every night, clean, exc. premium cond. Terre Bonne Seed Farm, cond., $45,000 OBO. Ph/tx 204-734-8683, Swan River, MB. jhcarm@inethome.ca 306-921-8594, 306-752-4810, Melfort, SK. 1997 CASE/IH 2188, 3000 sep. hrs, auto HHC, chopper plus ready cut chopper, 2004 JD 9660 STS, 2100 thrashing hrs., hopper extension, very good tires, rock TouchSet, deluxe header controls, Precision trap, long auger, 2015 Swathmaster PU header w/Swathmaster PU, inspection just header, excellent, condition, $29,500. completed, greased and ready for the field, vg cond., $95,000 OBO. 306-843-7525, 306-861-4592, Fillmore, SK. Wilkie, SK. bjbauml@sasktel.net 1995 INTERNATIONAL 2188, 3044r/3957e hrs., chopper, Kirby spreader, 1015 header, Rake-Up PU, hopper extension, new 2004 JD 9660 STS, Integrated AutoSteer, parts ($2000), long auger, c/w 1020 flex Mud Hog RWA, Heavy Duty feeder house header, new knife and reel bushings, head- drive and lift cylinders, 2 sets of concaves, er mover, rubber mint, well maintained, HID lights, Maurer Hopper Topper, stored retired, $42,500 OBO. Call 306-252-2810 inside. John 204-324-4018, Altona, MB. or 306-567-7281, Kenaston, SK. CASE/IH 1640 combine, 1900 hrs., good 2005 JD 9760 STS, w/2014 JD 615P PU condition, always shedded, $10,000 OBO. header, 340 HP, 520/85R42 duals, 1585 threshing hrs. Harvest ready. $120,000. 306-781-2904, Lajord, SK. 780-871-3963, Paradise Valley, AB. 1997 2188 with 1015 PU header, 4200 eng./3100 sep. hrs., yearly inspection, nice shape, 1999 1020 30’, all for $45,000. 2008 JD 9770 STS SP, 1287 engine hrs., reverser, integrated chopper/chaff spreadCall Frank 306-394-7000, Coderre, SK. er, command center, Y&M, exc. cond., 1990 CIH 1680, all updates, vg cond, 4500 $175,000. 306-753-7575, Cactus Lake, SK. hrs, PU & PU header. Norm 306-857-2117, 306-867-3998, Strongfield, SK. 2009 JD T670, 1552 thres. hrs, 615 PU, JD 3RD LIFT KIT. Upgrade your combine’s Reman engine 2016, Greenlight 2017, 800/ lifting capacity by adding a 3rd cylinder. 65R32, AutoTrac ready, 2016 chopper Complete kit with cyl., mounts and hoses. knives, shedded, very good condition, $199,700 OBO. 204-729-1731, Rivers, MB. www.combineworld.com 1-800-667-4515.

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CIH 8010 CAB complete, in good condition, $13,800. Call 1-800-667-4515 or visit www.combineworld.com 2002 CASE/IH 2388 axial flow, 2160 eng. hrs., Big Top hopper, long auger, 2015 PU header, 1620 rotor hrs., SwathMaster PU, AFX rotor, 30.5x32 tires, CNH 8.3L, S/N JJC0271599, good condition, $54,900 OBO. Phone 306-374-5887, Clavet, SK.

3- 2014 JD S680 combines, 600 sep. eng. hrs, full load. Premium cabs, folding grain tank, Power cast spreader, big rubber (front duals), Pro-Drive, cameras, 24' auger, Contour Master, w/wo 615 PU's. ($350,000 w/o) exc. cond., $365,000. 306-587-7531, Swift Current, SK. moffty100@sasktel.net

2016 JD S680 PRWD combine, 360 hrs., 2011 CASE/IH 8120, 3016 PU header, 520/85R42s with duals, high ware pkg., 800 hrs., deluxe cab, duals, exc. cond., chopper w/PowerCast tailboard, 26’ auger, PowerGard Warranty til Sept., 2021, $240,000. Call 306-223-4417, Laird, SK. $319,500 USD. www.ms-diversified.com 2004 CIH 8010, new chopper, feeder Call 320-848-2496 or 320-894-6560. chain, pick-up & teeth rasp bars, 2899 eng. hrs., $99,500. 306-287-7645, Watson, SK. 2000 JD 9750-STS, 2980 separator hrs., 1996 2188 1015 header, IH PU, new belts, 3966 engine hrs., w/dual wheel kit, ultra control header height with lateral $60,000. 306-896-2311, Langenburg, SK. header control, 4900 eng., hrs, 3690 thrashing hrs. Speciality rotor with accel- JD 7720 TITAN II with 212 PU header and erated rotor auger conversion kit in stain- 224 straight cut header, field ready, less steel. Heavy cone, extended unloading $14,500. 306-835-7830 cell, Punnichy, SK. auger, Redekop 250 on the back and inter- 1977 JD 7700 Turbo, 2800 org. hrs., new nal chopper, Harvest Service concave, rear feeder chain, new sieve, like new front tires 80%, one new front tire the other tires, recent new A/C compressor and PU 80%. $20,000 OBO. Call 306-834-5035, or belts, always shedded, exceptionally nice 306-834-7885, Kerrobert, SK. and straight all around, asking $9500. 1994 1688 CIH, 30’ cutting header, PU 306-338-3369, Wadena, SK. reel, PU guards, PU header w/transport. 2007 JD 9760 STS, 1714 hrs., rebuilt roCall Neil Mohan 306-574-4208, Plato, SK tor (2016), big rubber, c/w 2011 615 PU 2012 CIH 8230, 1301 eng. hrs., 868 rotor header, $125,000; Also 2011 JD 635 flex hrs., exc. cond., field ready. 780-872-8209, header w/air reel, $30,000. 306-734-2724 306-823-4456 Neilburg, SK. or 306-734-7401, Craik, SK. 1480 CASE/IH w/PU header, recent engine overhaul, $6000 OBO. 306-734-2932, JD 7721 PT Titan II, very little acres last in five years, needs a gearbox, shedded, open 306-690-7227, Moose Jaw, SK. to offers. 306-577-7164, Kisbey, SK. 2002 LEXION 480R, 3212 eng./ 2021 sep. hrs., MAV chopper, Precision PU header, Y&M, chaff spreader, Cebis monitor, 3D sieve, $60,000. Possibly a MacDon 974 flex 36' draper avail. 204-247-0388, Roblin, MB.

1998 NH TR98, 2381 sep hrs, new feeder chain & belt, bearings, grain tank liner, torque sensor hubs, springs, gearbox bearNEW HOLLAND HW325 CAB, fits other ings & output shaft, rotor drive hubs, vg CNH swathers, good condition. For more cond., $32,000. gleia@wolffleia.ca . Prince information call 1-800-667-4515 or visit: Albert, SK. 403-870-0091, 403-265-4122. www.combineworld.com 2006 NH CX860, 1706 threshing hrs., 2268 eng. hrs., Sunnybrook cylinder & concave, shedded, exc. cond., field ready, $119,000. 204-445-2382 evenings, Langruth, MB. 1991 NH TX36, w/newer Sunnybrook cylinder and new feeder chain, 2770 hrs., $25,000; NH 971 24’ straight cut header, $4900. 204-638-8443, Dauphin, MB.

14 WHEEL FARM-KING hay rakes, set-up and ready to go, can pull two 18’ swaths together. Call Cam-Don Motors Ltd., 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK. JD 300 16’ hay header, fits 23, 2420, 3830, $3000; Ford Major dsl. w/loader and blade $5500. Call 306-304-1959, Goodsoil, SK. 105 BALE MODEL 1044 bale wagon with retriever; And 2 MF square balers, model 24 & 3. Call 306-627-3445, Blumenhof, SK

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TWO 2010 JD 9870's: 1440 & 1404 sep. hrs., 615 PU's. One has ProDrive. Both are excellent shape, field ready, always shedded, asking $200,000 each. 306-435-6900, 306-435-6104, stutt.farms@gmail.com Moosomin, SK.

1987 MF COMBINE 850, 9001 header, 2600 hrs., always shedded, exc. shape $6500; 1987 760 Massey combine, 2400 hrs., lots of new parts, field ready, always shedded, $3500. 306-795-7066, Ituna, SK. TWO 1986 MF 860’s: 1 has V8 hydro and 1 is 6 cylinder inter-cooled. Both have 2100 hrs., 9001 headers, Victory Super 8 PU’s, always shedded and maintained, premium condition, new sieves, rad’s, belts, bearings and numerous other repairs. Call for details, 306-338-9575, Wadena, SK. 1983 MF 850, only 1080 org. hrs., 354 turbo, 9001 PU header, Melroe 388 PU and chopper, always shedded. This machine is in showroom new condition all around, $29,000. 306-338-3369, Wadena, SK. 1975 MF 750 SP diesel combine, chaff spreader, straw chopper, PU, shedded, exc. shape. 306-549-4701, Hafford, SK. 2010 MF 9895, 920 hrs., excellent cond, good rubber, well maintained, $210,000 OBO. Call 306-231-8212, Humboldt, SK. 1987 MF 8560, rotary, 4077 hours, PU header, straw and chaff spreaders, runs well, $8750. 306-831-8757, Elrose, SK.

2005 30' HONEYBEE rigid draper header, CNH adapter, PU reel with hydraulic fore&aft, lifters, lots of spare parts, includes add-on dolly transport wheels, $26,000. Call 204-245-0777, Cartwright, MB. 2006 AND 2005 John Deere 936D, excellent condition, always shedded, transports and full poly skid shoes, need nothing, $28,750 OBO. 306-621-8352, Jedburgh, SK. 2007 AGCO 36' 5200 draper header, PU reel fits R/ SS Gleaner combines, $25,000. Please call 204-867-0042, Minnedosa, MB. bmcmcu@mts.net 2011 MACDON 45' FD70, split reel, double knife drive, gauge wheels, slow spd. trans., CIH or JD adapter, good cond. asking. 59,900. Delivery available. 204-324-427, Altona, MB. E-mail: lenenns@mts.net 2014 CASE/IH 3152 35’ rigid draper header, slow spd. trans., low acres, field ready, $42,000; 2008 30’ & 2009 35’ Case/IH 2020 flex headers, $22,000/ea. 204-857-2585, Portage La Prairie, MB. 2016 HONEYBEE AF240, 40’ header, JD adapter and transport included, $83,000 OBO. Call 204-526-5326, Holland MB. 2 TWIN HEADERS: 2007 Honeybee 36’ drapers, PU reels, fits Claas combines. Very low acres, very good condition, always shedded, $25,000/ea. 204-242-2263 or 204-825-7239, Manitou, MB. 2009 CAT F535 flex head w/PU reel, asking $35,000; 2001 MacDon 972 36’ w/PU reel, asking $25,000. Headers are shedded & field ready. Must see! 204-799-5305, 204-736-2609 Sanford, MB 2009 NH 74C 35’ flex header, nearly new knife & guards, field ready, $23,500 OBO. 204-445-2382, evenings. Langruth, MB.

STRAW WALKER COMBINE, ideal for baling: 2006 JD 9660 WTS, 914 PU, duals, 2300/1550 hrs., $132,500. A.E. Chi- 2012 MACDON FLEX draper header coine Farm Equipment, 306-449-2255, cross auger, split reel, JD hook up, spd. transport, very good condition, Storthoaks, SK. ready, $72,000. Can deliver. Call any 1984 JD 7721, 2 spd. grain loss, chopper, 204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB. airfoil, hopper top, new PU belts, dr. belts and tin good. 306-771-2765, Balgonie, SK.

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1997 JD 9400, 2114 eng. hrs., 1626 sep. hrs., ext. range cyl. drive, Y&M, long auger, new: PU belts, feeder chain, rub bars and concave, straw chopper, spreader, 914 PU, exc. cond., $50,000. Call Dave Klein, 306-957-4312, 306-695-7794, Odessa, SK.

JD 8820, SP, 7 belt PU, chaff spreader, new rub bars, 4990 hrs., $10,000 OBO. PEA AND CROSS AUGERS. Harvest 306-549-4628, Hafford, SK. bushy crops with a draper header. 50% to 2012 S670 folding hopper ext., no DEF, 100% increase in productivity. Pay for crop catcher, 960/1106 hrs., $245,000; themselves in 400 acres or less. In stock and ready for delivery!! Call 306-649-2432, 306-222-7578, Marcelin SK 1-888-907-9182, www.agshield.com JD FINAL DRIVES: Used and rebuilt for 2005 HONEYBEE 42’ Cat adapter, w/pea TR85 HYDRO, always shedded, 2500 hrs., 9400-9610, CTS & STS. Sold w/warranty. auger, field ready, $33,000. Virden, MB. Call 204-851-6763 or 204-748-7478. near new rubber, $7900. Pro Ag Sales, 1-800-667-4515, www.combineworld.com 306-441-2030 anytime North Battleford SK 2013 JD S690, 730 sep. hrs., 615 PU head- WHITE MF 9230 30’ straight cut header, er, 520x42 duals, powercast tailboard, Pro- fits White 9700, 9720 and MF 8570, 8590, Drive, power fold hopper ext., $15,000 $4000 OBO. 204-794-5979, Springfield MB w/o, $319,000. 306-948-7223, Biggar, SK. AGCO FLEX PLATFORMS: 1996 GI 500 RETIRED: Gleaner L2 and Gleaner L3. Both in good shape. Call for more info. 1990 JD 9500, 4100 eng. hrs., 912 PU flex platform, 30’, $12,900; 1999 GI 800 204-757-2278, Lockport, MB. header, many new parts, harvest ready, flex, 30’, reconditioned, $17,900; 2000 GI 8000 flex, 25’, reconditioned, $18,900; 1985 GLEANER N7; 1984 Gleaner N7 and $22,000 OBO. 306-946-7928, Watrous, SK. 2003 GI 8000 flex, 30’, reconditioned 1984 Gleaner N6. All 3 combine are in ex$19,900; 2005 GI 8000 flex 30’, air reel, cellent field ready condition. Phone 2008 JD 9770 STS, Greenlighted, Pow- field ready, $24,900. Gary Reimer, ercast tailboard, shedded, high capacity 306-675-4419, Ituna, SK. lift cylinders, 38” duals, fully loaded. Call 204-326-7000, Reimer Farm Equipment, Hwy.#12 North, Steinbach, MB. GLEANER S77 SALVAGE, duals, pickup 306-463-8774, Kindersley, SK. and many good low hour parts still CIH FLEX PLATFORMS: 1998 CIH 1020 available. Call us now! 1-800-667-4515 or 2- JD 8820 combines, one w/new motor, flex platforms, reconditioned, 25’ $14,900; one has been shedded, both field ready. 30’ $15,900. Air reel add on $6000; 2009 visit: www.combineworld.com 780-205-8100 leave msg., Lashburn, SK. CIH 2020 flex platforms, reconditioned; 2000 R62, 8.3L Cummins eng., 3053 sep. hrs., c/w header, 12’ Swathmaster PU, ap- JD 9870, lateral tilt feeder house, power- 30’, $19,900; 35’, $24,900. Air reel add on prox. $5000- new spare parts, field ready, cast tailboard, 995 engine hrs., 615 sep. $6000; 2011 CIH 3020 flex platform, reconditioned, $27,900; 35’, $32,900. Air $35,000. 306-961-8291, Prince Albert, SK. hrs., near field ready, $248,000 OBO. reel add on $6000. Delivery included. Gary 306-774-5877, Swift Current, SK. Reimer, 204-326-7000, Reimer Farm Equipment, Hwy.#12 North, Steinbach MB JD 7720 TITAN II combine, shedded, JOHN DEERE 7721 Titan II, always 4324 hrs., field ready, $10,000; JD 580 25’ 2014 MACDON FD75 flex draper, 40’, DK, shedded, real good shape, asking $5500. PT swather, excellent condition, $1000. pea auger, JD adapter, $76,000 OBO. 204-526-2051, 204-743-2159, Holland, MB 306-563-8482 at Assiniboia, SK. 306-331-7749, Fort Qu’Appelle, SK.

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FORD TANDEM DISC 13’ wide, new front MF 1155, 140 HP, 6000 hrs. (3800 on new 12 VOLT ELECTRIC fuel pump, used in a notched blades, plain back blades, 20” dia. eng.), 4 new tires, A/C, vg, $10,900. Cam- slip tank, with hose and nozzle, $250. 306-259-4430, Young, SK. blades front and back, nice shape, $4000 Don Motors Ltd, 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK OBO. 204-669-9626, Winnipeg, MB. FORD 750 w/20’ B&H, rollover tarp, WANTED: 50’ FLEXI-COIL tine harrow $8500; Vac tank, 1800 gal. and pump packer bar, P-20 packers. 306-628-4267, $8000; IHC Model 252 forklift, gas, $5000. Liebenthal, SK. 306-304-1959, Goodsoil, SK.

2008 NH 88C FLEX DRAPER, 42’, PU reel, poly skids, reconditioned, delivery included, $19,900; New Harvest International, 42’ header trailer, brakes, lights list price $12,900. Price with platform $6500. Gary Reimer, 204-326-7000, Reimer Farm Equipment, Hwy.#12 North, Steinbach MB NEW HOLLAND FLEX PLATFORMS: 1998 NH 973, 25’, reconditioned $12,900; 1998 NH 973, 25’ reconditioned $15,900; 1999 NH 973, 30’ reconditioned $16,900; 2002 NH 73C, 25’ reconditioned $17,900. Gary Reimer, 204-326-7000, Reimer Farm Equipment, Hwy.#12 North, Steinbach MB JD FLEX PLATFORMS: JD 925 flex platforms, 25’, steel divider, field ready $10,900; JD 925, 25’ poly divider, reconditioned, $14,900; JD 925F, full finger auger, poly divider, reconditioned, $16,900; JD 930F, f/f auger, field ready, $17,900; JD 930F, f/f auger, reconditioned, $18,900; 2004 JD 635 hydra flex, 35’, field ready, $14,900; 2007 JD 630 hydra flex, 30’, reconditioned, $24,900; 2008 JD 630 hydra flex, 30’, reconditioned, $25,900; 2009 JD 630 hydra flex, 30’, reconditioned $26,900; 2004 JD 635 hydra flex, 35’, air reel, field ready, $20,900; 2008 JD 635 hydra flex, 35’, reconditioned, $26,500; 2009 JD 635 hydra flex, 35’, reconditioned, $27,900; 2009 JD 635 hydra flex, 35’, air bar, reconditioned, $33,900; 2011 JD 635 hydra flex, 35’, reconditioned, $32,900. Gary Reimer, 204-326-7000, Reimer Farm Equipment, Hwy.#12 North, Steinbach MB

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NH CHAIN BALER, $2500; Neuero grain vac, $3000; 34’ factory drill mover, $2000; 72’ Flexi-Coil harrows, $5000; 80’ Vers. harrow $3000. 306-304-1959 Goodsoil, SK 2010 AGCO HIGH Clearance 884 Rogator, stainless tank, 100' boom, c/w Fruehauf TA tanker, electronic level, Handler III mixer, chemical pump, 1550 hrs., all you need to spray, $185,000. Financing available. 306-563-8765, 306-563-4160, Canora, SK. 2013 APACHE 1020, 470 hrs., duals, 100’, 1000 gal. tank, AutoSteer, AutoBoom, Auto Section. Meticulous one owner unit, $190,000 OBO. 306-591-1133, Pense, SK. 2015 CASE/IH 4440 120’, AIM, AutoBoom, AccuBoom, Pro 700 Stk: 023153 $475,000. 1-888-905-7010, Swift Current, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca

“For All Your Farm Parts” REDEKOP MAV CHOPPERS, used and 2010 JD 4830, 100’ booms, 1000 gal. new: www.fyfeparts.com JD, CIH, NH, Lexion, AGCO. We take tank, AutoSteer, Swath Pro, AutoBoom trades! Call us at 1-800-667-4515 or visit Stk: 021520, $215,000. 1-888-905-7010, www.combineworld.com Saskatoon, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca PUMPS, PRESSURE WASHERS, Honda/Ko- 2013 JD 4940 120’, BoomTrac, sect. conshin pumps, 1-1/2” to 4”, Landa pressure trol, AutoSteer, 2630 monitor, Stk: 02415, washers, steam washers, parts washers. $240,000. 1-888-905-7010, Prince Albert, Equip. Ltd. Parts & Service, Regina, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca FLEX PLATFORMS: John Deere 630F, M&M 635F, F925, 930; CIH 1020, 2020, 3020; SK. 306-543-8377, fax 306-543-2111. NH 973, 73C, 74C, 740; Flexi-Coil 88C flex draper 42’; Agco Gleaner 500, 800, 8000, 8200 for both R and C series. All Makes & SKINNY TIRES: Four (4) High Clearance COMBINES, SWATHERS, sprayer tires off Patriot 4- 12.4x42, $3800. models are available with air. Our plat- TRACTORS, forms come completely reconditioned with ploughs, cultivators, tires and rims, hyd. Call 306-563-8765, Canora, SK. field ready guarantee. Header trailers 30’, cylinders, balers, older trucks, crawlers. FLOATER TIRES: Factory rims and tires: 36’ & 42’ We deliver to your yard. Gary 204-871-2708, 204-685-2124, Austin, MB. John Deere 4045, 710/60R46, $19,500; Reimer, 204-326-7000, Reimer Farm GOODS USED TRACTOR parts (always 800/55R46, $23,500; JD 4038, Case 4420, Equipment, Hwy.#12 North, Steinbach MB buying tractors). David or Curtis, Roblin, 650/65R38 Michelin tires and rim, $13,500. Sprayer duals available. Phone 2009 NH94C 36’ draper, fits CIH/CR/CX MB., 204-564-2528, 1-877-564-8734. 306-697-2856, Grenfell, SK. combines, pea auger, 1 owner, $29,900. 306-563-8482. G.S. TRACTOR SALVAGE, JD tractors only. Call 306-497-3535, Blaine Lake, SK. 2003 MACDON 972, 30’, CIH adaptor, $18,000 OBO. 306-563-8482, Yorkton, SK. LEXION 400 & 500 Salvage, wide & narrow body, walker & rotary. Lots of parts! 2001 HONEYBEE 30’, pea auger, fits 1-800-667-4515, www.combineworld.com 1680-2388 combines, $16,000 OBO. Call 2011 SEED HAWK 50’, 12” sp., tool bar 306-563-8482, Maple Creek, SK. SMITH’S TRACTOR WRECKING. Huge with 600 cart dual wheels auger and bag inventory new and used tractor parts. lift. $229,000; 1997 39’ Morris Magnum air JD 930 FLEX, PU reel, poly skid plates, 1-888-676-4847. drill, 10” spacing, Atom openers w/Morris new gearbox, single pt. hyd., fits up to JD 180 cart, $23,000. A.E. Chicoine Farm 70 series, $8500. 306-547-8064 Stenen SK COMB-TRAC SALVAGE. We sell new and Equipment, 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK. used parts for most makes of tractors, 1998 CIH 1010 30’ header, hydro., fore combines, balers, mixmills and swathers. 2010 BOURGAULT 3310 65’, Paralink, 12” and aft, batt reel, Gaterman lifters, used 1 306-997-2209, 1-877-318-2221, Borden, spacing, mid row shank banding, double year in the last 7, exc. cond., w/trailer. SK. We buy machinery. shoot, rear hitch, tandem axles, low acres, $5500 OBO. 306-459-2720, Ogema, SK. $140,000. A.E. Chicoine Farm Equipment, LOEFFELHOLZ TRACTOR AND COMBINE 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK. 35’ MACDON 960 header w/PU reel and Salvage, Cudworth, SK., 306-256-7107. transport, fits CIH 1680 to 2388 combines, We sell new, used and remanufactured 2010 SEED HAWK 60’ Toolbar, 12” sp., nice shape, runs well, $9500. Storthoaks, parts for most farm tractors and combines. w/Seed Hawk 400 cart, 2 fans, seed & ferSK., call 306-452-7037, 306-452-7037. tilizer distributing kit auger. Also NH kit & AGRA PARTS PLUS, parting older trac- winch $170,000. 306-449-2255, A.E. ChiCOMBINE DRAPER HEADERS: 2008 36’ tors, tillage, seeding, haying, along w/oth- coine Farm Equipment Ltd., Storthoaks SK. HoneyBee, PU reel, transport, pea auger, er Ag equipment. 3 miles NW of Battle2008 NEW HOLLAND SD440 51’, 10” spacAFX adapter, $37,000; 2002 42’ SP42 Hon- ford, SK. off #16 Hwy. Ph: 306-445-6769. ing on 3.5” steel packers, Dutch paired row eyBee, PU reel, transport, pea auger, Cat adapter, $20,000; 2000 36’ 1042 Case/IH, TRIPLE B WRECKING, wrecking tractors, openers w/SC430 cart, double shoot, PU reel, Case adapter, $16,000; 2006 36’ combines, cults., drills, swathers, mixmills. variable rate, rear duals. Packers capped 2042 Case/IH, PU reel, transport, etc. We buy equipment. 306-246-4260, since new, all new bearings in 2017, original owner, very well maintained, asking $28,000; 2010 40’ 2152 Case/IH, PU reel, 306-441-0655, Richard, SK. $80,000. 306-725-4286, Bulyea, SK. transport, AFX adapter, $55,000; 2013 40’ 2152 Case/IH, PU reel, transport, AFX 2010 JOHN DEERE 1830 61’, 10” sp, DS adapter, $65,000; 2010 40’ D60 MacDon, dry, Poirier openers, Alpine liquid kit Stk: PU reel, Pea auger, transport, JD adapter, 023964, $67,500. 1-888-905-7010, Swift $60,000. A.E. Chicoine Farm Equipment, LOCKWOOD 4500 POTATO Harvester, vg Current, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca cond. Plus windrower, conveyors, and 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK. complete line. 306-873-5527, Tisdale, SK. 2013 SEED HAWK 60-12 60’, twin wing, PEA AUGERS for MacDon, Honeybee, and semi pneumatic packers, DD, SH 800 TBH, JD headers. Brand new 35’ for $4950 or 40’ 2 ROW POTATO planter, ground drive, Stk 017840, $335,000. Prince Albert, SK., for $5450. Call 1-800-667-4515 or visit hopper chain/opener in exc. cond., $3500; 1-888-905-7010. redheadequipment.ca Portable potato conveyor/sorter, motor www.combineworld.com 2009 SEED HAWK 66-12 66’, 12” sp., sindriven, $1800. 306-238-4590, Goodsoil SK gle knife, pneum. pkrs, 30.8 rear tires, Stk: 1994 NH 971, 30’ headers, one with PU 021475, $205,000. 888-905-7010, Prince reel, other unit batt reel, double knife Albert, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca drive, both in real good condition. Call 306-682-2338, Humboldt, SK. DEGELMAN 3 BATT ground dr. rockpicker, 2006 BOURGAULT 5710 40’ 9.8” spacing, new tires, good cond. Call 204-248-2040, steel packers, 6200 Stk: 020500, Cart 930 JD 30’ header, batt reel w/transport, 9:00 PM - 10:30 PM, Rathwell, MB. $60,000. www.redheadequipment.ca or $3500. Call 306-843-7021, Cando, SK. 1-888-905-7010, Swift Current, SK. 2002 HONEYBEE 36’ with JD adapter & 2012 BOURGAULT 3320 QDA 66’, 10” sp., pea auger, new knife, always shedded, vg c/w L6550 tank, MRB, NH3 kit, duals Stk: cond., $19,500. 306-948-9870, Biggar, SK. 02317, $295,000. Call 1-888-905-7010, Saskatoon, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca RECONDITIONED rigid and flex, most makes and sizes; also header transports. 2010 CASE/IH ATX700 70’, rubber packEd Lorenz, 306-344-4811, Paradise Hill, SK 2007 AG SHIELD 7700 suspended boom PT ers, high float tires, double shoot, Stk: sprayer 120', GFS boom height control, 020407, $94,000. 1-888-905-7010, Swift www.straightcutheaders.com break away booms, 1500 gal. tank, 3 sets of Current, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca WANTED: 30’ FLEX header CHI 1020 in nozzles, $16,000. Call 403-836-9699, 2015 SEED HAWK 84-12 84’ 12” spacing, very good cond., w/trailer. 306-666-4606, Ceylon, SK. cfinc@shaw.ca steel seed and fertilizer knives, Stk: or 306-662-7989. Fox Valley, SK. 2014 NH SP240F 120’, 1200 gal. SS tank, 022334, $352,000. 1-888-905-7010, Sas2009 JD 615 PU header, 15’W, used very IntelliView IV , AccuBoom, AutoBoom, Stk katoon, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca little, always shedded, asking $22,000. 024111, $299,000. 1-888-905-7010, 2010 JOHN DEERE 1830 61’, 10” sp, DS 306-741-2649, 306-626-3236, Pennant, SK Lloydminster. www.redheadequipment.ca dry, Poirier openers, Alpine liquid kit Stk: 023964, $67,500. 1-888-905-7010, Swift CASE/IH 1020 25’ flex header w/PU reel, Current, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca exc. cond., $7500 OBO. 306-734-2932, 306-690-7227, Moose Jaw, SK. 2010 CASE/IH ATX700 70’, rubber packers, high float tires, double shoot, Stk: 25’ HONEYBEE HEADER to fit JD 9650, 020407, $94,000. 1-888-905-7010, Swift 9750 and older combines, new guards and Current, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca canvas, asking $15,000. 306-553-2230, 244 2nd Avenue, Arborfield, SK 306-741-8173, Swift Current, SK. 2009 SEED HAWK 66-12 66’, 12” sp., sinDan Edwards: gle knife, pneum. pkrs, 30.8 rear tires, Stk: (306) 769-8663 or (306) 812-8144 021475, $205,000. 888-905-7010, Prince Albert, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca danjo.edwards@sasktel.net SWATHMASTER AND RAKE-UP Belt 2013 SEED HAWK 60-12 60’, twin wing, Rollers available brand new! Save vs. semi pneumatic packers, DD, SH 800 TBH, OEM prices. Call us now! 1-800-667-4515. Stk 017840, $335,000. Prince Albert, SK., www.combineworld.com 1-888-905-7010. redheadequipment.ca

Eastwood Products

JD 214 PICKUP head w/JD 7 belt pickup, $2200. Call 306-843-7021, Cando, SK.

Eastwood Products 244 2nd Avenue, Arborfield, SK

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2010 SEEDMASTER 72-12 72’, 12” space, JD 1910 air cart, 3-tank metering, Stk: 020958, $132,000. 1-888-905-7010, Swift Current, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca 2009 SEED HAWK 72-12 72’, 12” sp., twin wing, pneum. packers, 600 TBT cart, stk: 021477, $205,000. 888-905-7010, Prince Albert, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca

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Dan Edwards:

2012 BOURGAULT 3320 QDA 66’, 10” sp., c/w L6550 tank, MRB, NH3 kit, duals Stk: 02317, $295,000. Call 1-888-905-7010, Saskatoon, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca

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2006 BOURGAULT 5710 40’ 9.8” spacing, steel packers, 6200 Stk: 020500, Cart $60,000. www.redheadequipment.ca or 1-888-905-7010, Swift Current, SK.

1 SET OF narrow concave’s and filler plates for JD 9770, $1200. A.E. Chicoine Farm Equipment, 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK. DUALS AND TRACKS Combine World has dual and track solutions for a multitude of agriculture equipment! Call us now! 1-800-667-4515. www.combineworld.com

2004 SPRA-COUPE 4640 High Clearance Sprayer, 2398 hrs., 400 gal. tank, 80” boom w/hyd. fold, telescoping hitch, EZ- 2012 70’ SEEDMASTER, 10” spacings, liqSteer 500, crop dividers, new front tires, uid fertilizer w/Raven sectional control, foam filled packer tires, $50,000 firm. $52,250. 204-764-0361, Decker, MB. 306-745-2737, Esterhazy, SK. 1999 TYLER PATRIOT WT, 800 gal. tank, 90’ boom, 175 HP, 2 sets of tires, Trimble 500 GPS w/AutoSteer & AutoBoom, boom touchdown tires, 2 new crop dividers, 2011 BOURGAULT 6000 mid harrow, 80', 3600 hours, good condition, $45,000. exc. cond., $25,000 OBO. 204-647-4274, 306-925-4442, Glen Ewen, SK. Dauphin, MB. wolff.ron.odile@gmail.com 1998 CASE/IH SPX3185 90’, 2 sets tires 2013 45’ KELLY Harrows, CL1 heavy chain, Stk: 017817, $79,000. 1-888-905-7010, low acres, excellent condition, Saskatoon, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca 204-764-0361, Decker, MB.

DIKA STYLE PLOW, $10,500; 2590 Case with 20.8 duals. Call Danny Spence, 306-246-4632, Speers, SK. UNRESERVED ONLINE AUCTION: Wholesalers Unused Blowout! Bids Close Saturday, July 29th at 1:00PM: Spectacu1975 MF 1135, 120 HP, A/C, rebuilt en- lar volume of corral panels, furnaces, fans, ROME DISC MODEL TAW24-30, hyd. cyl., gine, rad., piston sleeves, turbo fuel pump tampers & unused supplies in Saskatoon. very little work since rebuild and new and injectors, shedded, vg, $15,900. Cam- PL #331787. View photos & details: blades. C.W. (Bill) Ransom, 204-534-7255 Don Motors Ltd, 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK www.mcdougallauction.com or 204-534-7390, Boissevain, MB. RETIRED: 2012 JD T-670 combine, 330 cyl BREAKING DISCS: KEWANEE, 14’ and hrs., 2013 JD 635 flex header, $300,000; 12’; Rome 16’ and 9’; Wishek 14’ and 30’. 2005 JD 4720 SP sprayer, 90’, 1300 hrs., 2- DMI 7 shank rippers. 1-866-938-8537. 2015 NEW HOLLAND T7.170 AutoCom- $145,000; 1997 NH 9882 tractor, 3300 mand, MFWD, 1150 hrs., 50km/hr., 4 IHC 6400 54’ chisel plow, 12” spacing, new remotes, Intelliview, 4 monitor, front axle & hrs., w/Deg. 16’ dozer blade, $100,000. NH3, boots and openers, new hoses, new cab susp, climate control, 1000/540/540E 306-869-7141, 306-789-9992, Beaubier SK walking beam shafts, $33,000. Nipawin, PTO, shiftable from in cab, PTO/remote SK. 306-862-7138 or 306-862-5993. fender control, elec. heated mirrors, front bumper weights, 650/65R38 rear, 540/ 65R28 front tires. Tractor is in absolute mint condition, $119,500 OBO. For more info please call 306-861-2500 or email: kruitenterprises@gmail.com Weyburn, SK. MF #36 DISCERS. Will pay top dollar and pick from anywhere. Phone Mike 2002 NH TJ450, very nice Firestone trip2016 CASE/IH PUMA CVT: 283 hrs. Unique les, powershift, approx. 4000 hrs., 306-723-4875, Cupar, SK. Puma w/front TPH +PTO & Case/IH FEL, $129,000. Call 306-948-7223, Biggar, SK. WANTED: USED, BURNT, old or ugly tracLED light pkg, Deluxe cab & seat, 50km/hr., 4 remotes, cab and front axle susp., CVT 1999 NH 9482, Cummins M11 motor, 310 tors. Newer models too! Smith’s Tractor trans., 650/65 R42 rear, 540/65R30 Miche- HP, 20.8R38 tires 70%, 10,400 hrs., no Wrecking, 1-888-676-4847. lin's, heated w/elec. mirrors, 1000/540/ PTO, $44,000. 306-236-7445, Goodsoil, SK WANTED: NEW HOLLAND TX-68, 1999 or 540E PTO, spd. shiftable from in cab, fender newer. Please contact 306-825-2824, PTO control, wheel weights, new cond., Lloydminster, SK. $158,750 OBO. Call 306-861-2500 or email: kruitenterprises@gmail.com Weyburn, SK. FORDSON 671 TRACTOR w/7’ cult., Select2006 CASE MX285, 260 HP, 3PTH, 4 hyds., O-Speed trans., exc. cond., pics available if 3 PTO speeds, 6700 hrs., duals all around, interested. Call 306-378-2268, Elrose, SK. SOLIDLOCK AND TREE ISLAND game wire exc. shape. 204-573-5780, Isabella, MB. and all accessories for installation. Heights from 26” to 120”. Ideal for elk, deer, bison, 2000 MX120, equipped w/new Quicke sheep, swine, cattle, etc. Tom Jensen loader, 4400 hours; 2000 MX170, 4600 ph/fax: 306-426-2305, Smeaton, SK. hrs., equipped w/new Quicke loader. Call 204-522-6333, Melita, MB. 1985 CASE 2096 w/Leon 800 loader, new rubber, AC completely redone, always shedded. 306-728-3443, Melville, SK. 2011 CIH STS 535 ProQuad, w/non def Big Block Cummins eng., PS, air assist luxury cab, Pro 600, AutoSteer, 36” tracks, 5 hyds., tow cable, site glasses, 2986 hrs., shedded, $289,000. 306-287-8292, 306-287-7707, Quill Lake, SK. 2013 140A FARMALL Case/IH w/loader, 1800 hrs., $82,000. A.E. Chicoine Farm 2013 JD 7230R, 3000 hrs, IVT50K new 16’ PEELED RAILS, SPECIAL 2-3” $3 ea., 125/bundle; 3-4” $9.25 ea, 100/bundle. Equipment, 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK. loader $149,000; 2013 Deere 8360R, 1300 Vermette Wood Preservers, Spruce Home, 1996 CASE/IH 9370 Steiger 4WD, triple hrs, IVT50K, $232,500; 2012 MF 8690, SK., 1-800-667-0094. info@vwpltd.com 20.8R42’s, Ez-Guide 500 auto steering & CVT50K, GPS, $129,000; 2011 Fendt 939, GPS Nav. w/display, 5445 eng., hrs., N14 1100 hrs, 65km/h, $235,000; 2016 Fendt GUARANTEED PRESSURE TREATED fence Cummins 360HP, 12 spd. synchro range 936, 500 hrs, loaded, call for price; 2015 posts, lumber slabs and rails. Call Lehner trans., all clutches in exc. cond., 4 sets re- Fendt 939, 2100 hrs, VarioGrip, call for Wood Preservers Ltd., ask for Ron mote hyds. with new quick couplings, S/N price; 2010 Claas Xerion, 2040 hrs, 306-763-4232, Prince Albert, SK. JEE0037740, very clean, excellent cond., CVT50K, front 3PTH, 800R38, $187,000; 2016 MF 8737, 400 hrs, front PTO, loaded, MULCHING- TREES, BRUSH, Stumps. $74,900 OBO. 306-374-5887, Clavet, SK., call for price; 2011 Amazone 5200L 3PT Call today 306-933-2950. Visit us at: Spreader, $12,900. Many more in stock! www.maverickconstruction.ca Clinton, ON. Call 519-955-1331 or visit www.rozendaalclinton.com 2002 JOHN DEERE 9520, 4 WD, 6000 hrs., canada’s ag-only powershift, diff. lock, weights, AutoTrac, 2005 MCCORMICK MTX120 w/Quicke listings giant 800 Firestone duals, $139,500 OBO. loader, 3100 hrs.; 2006 MTX150. 306-621-8352, Jedburgh, SK. 204-522-6333, Melita, MB. 2009 JD 7830 w/746 loader, grapple, 3 PTH, light pkg, power quad trans, 540/ 1000 PTO, Michelin single tires, 2079 hrs., exc cond. 204-734-3728, 204-734-8662, 2011 MACDON A-30D 16' sickle mower conditioner w/stub guards, low acres. Swan River, MB. tgjersak@gmail.com $22,500. Photos. 306-542-8517, Togo, SK. 2011 JD 9430T, 3780 hrs. Hi-Flow 78 GPM, 5 hyds., 710-70R 42 duals, Deluxe cab, PTO, exc., cond. Call Carl 306-398-7713 for more info or pictures. Cut Knife, SK.

EQUIPMENT, TREES AND HAYLAND: Combines: IHC 914, NH 1500, Massey 860; Co-op 550 swather; IHC TD crawler; Parting out: Allis 8030 tractor; Melroe 5 or 6 bottom plow; Tractor tires/rims; DT cult. 2013 JD 9560R 4WD, 670 hrs., like new, For Rent Pasture/hayland, yardsite; Standdeluxe cab, 5 remotes, GreenStar ready, hi- ing poplar. 204-268-1888, Beausejour, MB. flow hyds., 520 triples at 95%, weight pkg., drive shaft shield update done, always GLEANER M2 COMBINE, SHEDDED; shedded, oil changed every 100 hrs. and Labtronics 919 moisture meter grain testgreased daily when used. Serviced and er; 2 Keho aeration fans and 1 golden ready to pull. Pics available upon request. aeration fan, 3HP. Open to offers. Exc. cond. $265,000 USD. 701-571-2391, 204-746-8547, Morris, MB. Fortuna, ND. waynech@nemont.net DOUGLAS 6’ 3PTH BRUSH or grass STEVE’S TRACTOR REBUILDER special- mower, $1100; 18.4x34 clamp on dual izing in rebuilding JD tractors. Want Series tractor tires, $550; 500 gal. brush sprayer 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 7000s to rebuild or for on a four wheel trailer, $1250; Prong-type parts. pay top $$. Now selling JD parts. stone picker, $575. All above items OBO. 204-767-2208, Silver Ridge, MB. 204-466-2927, 204-871-5170, Austin, MB. WRECKING FOR PARTS: JD 8850 4WD, c/w (8) 24.5x32 Firestone tires between 70-80% tread, vg sheet metal; Case 2670, vg engine; Case 1570, vg engine; A/C 7050, good engine, 3PTH; MF 298, 3PTH. 1-877-564-8734, Roblin, MB. 2000 JD 7710, 5130 hrs; 2000 JD 8100; 2002 JD 7810; 1996 JD 8100. All MFWD, can be equipped with loaders. 204-522-6333, Melita, MB.

BLOCKED AND SEASONED FIREWOOD: $180 per 160 ft.≥ cord; bags $80 (incl. refundable deposit for bag). Bundles of 4’-5’ or 6.5’ also avail. Vermette Wood Preservers 1-800-667-0094, Spruce Home, SK. BLOCKED SEASONED JACK Pine firewood and wood chips for sale. Lehner Wood Preservers Ltd., 306-763-4232, Prince Albert, SK. Will deliver. Self-unloading trailer.

MACDON PREMIER 2900 swather, 25’, 1995, 960 header w/PU reel, always shedded, hydrostatic w/Hi-Lo range, wired for JD GPS w/AutoTrack universal incl; 8’ poly MODEL 6500 Massey Ferguson forklift; swath roller; Case/IH 4900 vibra-chisel American 8000 lb. forklift; and IHC 8000 cultivator, 34’, 3-bar harrows, walking ax- forklift. Call 306-627-3445, Blumenhof, SK. les, many new parts, liquid fert. kit avail; 204-386-2412, Plumas, MB

JD 2140 TRACTOR, 3PTH, dual hyd, diff. lock, good cond.; Leon 707 loader, w/QA NEW AND USED generators, all sizes from 5 kw to 3000 kw, gas, LPG or diesel. Phone 2010 JD 9630, 530 HP, Michelin bucket, little use. 306-594-2904, Norquay. for availability and prices. Many used in 800/70R38 tires, JD AutoSteer, $239,000. FLAX STRAW BUNCHER and land levelers. stock. 204-643-5441, Fraserwood, MB. 306-563-8765, Canora, SK. Building now. Place orders and don’t delay! ROTARY PHASE CONVERTERS, CSA, run 2009 JOHN DEERE 9430, 4WD, 425 HP, 24 306-957-4279, Odessa, SK. 3 phase motors, on single phase. spd., 4 hyds., 710/70R42 duals, 4257 hrs., ODESSA ROCKPICKER SALES: New De- 220V original owner, nice condition, asking gelman equipment, land rollers, Straw- 204-800-1859, Winnipeg, MB. $185,000. 306-725-4286, Bulyea, SK. master, rockpickers, protill, dozer blades. 2011 MAGNUM MMG55FH, 45KVA, 240 volts, 3 phase, 60HZ, self-contained, JD 7730 MFWD, IVT, 1325 hours. 4 hyd., 306-957-4403, 306-536-5097, Odessa, SK. dual PTO, GreenStar ready, rear duals and PRECISION PRESSURE WASHER: 13HP, $15,000; 2004 Wacker G50, JD, 480 volt, weight, $135,000 OBO. 360-537-3780, 4000 PSI at 4 GPM, diesel water heater, 2 3 phase, 60HZ, self-contained, $11,000; Ex-Government Standby Units: 1981 ConMcLean, SK. wands, lots of nozzles. Only used for 1 dec Lima 800KW, 16V92 Detroit, 1000KVA, 1995 JD 8100, MFWD, 840 loader, PS, hour! Leaks diesel. Both wands leak 2 new 3 phase, 60HZ, $25,000; 1981 Brown Bonew tires, 9043 hrs., excellent condition, tires. Paid $3600, no warranty. Sold ‘as is veri 500KW, 16V92 Detroit, 625KVA, 3 where is’. I will not touch this unsafe unit. phase, 60HZ, $20,000; 1988 New Age $76,000. 306-472-7704, Woodrow, SK. Whatdaya gimme for this pile of junk. 400KW, 12V92 Detroit, 500KVA, 3 phase, 1981 JD 4640 w/707 Leon loader, 6600 306-736-7800, Windthorst, SK. 60HZ, $15,000. Can-Am Truck Export Ltd, hrs., 3 hyds., dual PTO, Quad Shift, single SELLING THE FARM: 2005 MF 14’ haybine, 1-800-938-3323, Delisle, SK. tires, $24,900. 306-948-7223, Biggar, SK. new cond; Co-op 550 18’ swather w/18’ WHOLESALE PRICES ON JD Tractors. PU reel on transport; 25’ Westward 3000 2014 8245R, FWA, duals, 2 yr. factory war- w/PU reel; MF 35 18’ swather; NH 855 ranty left, very good cond., possible round baler. 306-491-2227 Blaine Lake, SK trades. $149,000 Cdn; 2012 9460R, 4 WD, The Icynene duals, vg cond., $230,000 Cdn. For more RETIRING: FLEXI-COIL SYSTEM 92 harrow info. ph Neil 306-231-8300, Humboldt, SK. packer, 50’; Flexi-Coil System 62 hyd. harInsulation System® rows, 60’; Bourgault 540 PT sprayer, 80’; 5 1983 JOHN DEERE 4450 MFWD yd. Ashland scraper; 1977 Ford F600 grain • Sprayed foam insulation w/Ezee-On FEL 2130 grapple, 15 spd. PS, truck, steel B&H; 1979 F600, steel B&H. 3 hyds., 7925 hrs. showing, 14.9-26F, 306-944-4325, 306-231-8355, Bruno, SK. • Ideal for shops, barns 20.8R32, duals available. 306-283-4747 or or homes 306-291-9395, Langham, SK. ROCK-O-MATIC No. 57 rock picker, PTO, 7’ high lift, excellent condition, • Healthier, Quieter, More 2008 JD 7230 Premium, MFWD, 3 PTH, 3 bucket, $2500 OBO. 306-233-7889, Cudworth, SK. hyds. w/JD 741 FEL, bucket and grapple, Energy Efficient® 2677 hrs., vg condition. 306-625-7277, 1986 JD 7721 Titan II combine; Versatile Stewart Valley, SK. 4400 24’ swather, gas, with pickup reel; (2) Goebel 2300 bu. hopper bins on skids, 1 w/3 HP fan & propane burner; (2) Goebel 2500 bu. bins on wood floor; Metal InMF 190 w/LOADER; MF 110 w/loader; dustries Ltd. 2700 bu. hopper bin on skids; www.penta.ca 1-800-587-4711 Case 2290 w/loader. 306-283-4747, Westeel 1650 bu. hopper bin on skids. 306-220-0429, Langham, SK. 306-365-4643, Lanigan, SK.

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DRILL STEM: 200 3-1/2”, $45/ea; 400 2-3/8”, $34/ea; 1000 2-7/8”, $36/ea. 306-768-8555, Carrot River, SK. 2-7/8” OILFIELD TUBING, $40 each; 3/4” sucker rods, $6 each. Truckload quantities only. Call 306-861-1280, Weyburn, SK. Hwy #205, Grunthal • (204) 434-6519

NEW JACKETED STEEL PIPE, 3” to 16”; NEW LAND ROLLER PIPE, 36” to 42”. Call 306-955-3091 for excellent prices! Camrose, AB.

NEW 2013 Cummins 8.3L natural gas irrigation motor, $46,000; 549 Int. natural gas irrigation motor w/pump $2500; 549 International natural gas irrigation motor, $1000. Can-Am Truck Export Ltd., 1-800-938-3323, Delisle, SK. WESTERN IRRIGATION: CADMAN Dealer. We BUY and SELL traveling guns, pumps, pipes, etc.; 1 Cadman 4000S wide body big gun, like new; Selling used pipe trailers & 10” pipe; Also EcoSmart water purification systems, no salt, no chemicals. Phone 306-867-9461 or 306-867-7037, Outlook, SK. E-mail: derdallreg@hotmail.com

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REGISTERED YEARLING & 2 YEAR OLD Galloway bulls. Blacks and duns. Ideal out cross on commercial cows. Yearlings $2000 & 2 year olds $2500. Contact Tom CLUCK AND QUACK POULTRY CLUB Morrish, 807-486-3622, Devlin, ON. Annual Sale. Poultry, small animals, equipment and crafts. Saturday, August 26th, 10:00AM-4:00PM, Hazelridge Sports Complex, 26 Memorial Street, Hazelridge, MB. POLLED HEREFORD AND BLACK Angus (off Garven Road) For vendor info. contact bulls bred for calving ease, feed efficiency, Al 204-467-8654, email: govilon@mts.net fertility and longevity. Semen tested and delivery available. Call Don Guilford, 204-873-2430, Clearwater, MB.

For on farm appraisal of livestock or for marketing information please call Brad Kehler (Manager) Cell 204-346-2440 Auction Mart (204) 434-6519 MB. Livestock Dealer #1436

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2 YR. OLD Red Angus bulls, pail fed, quiet disposition, some suitable for heifers. Call 306-773-6633, Swift Current, SK.

130 PUREBRED Charolais cow/calf pairs. 80 cows bred AI & 65 AI calves at side. TMJ Farms, 204-768-2819, Ashern MB. REGISTERED CHAROLAIS YEARLING bulls: 1 Nobleman’s son and 2 grandson’s of Silverado. Phone Jack 204-526-2857, Holland, MB.

COMING 2 YR. old polled PB Charolais bulls, come red factor. Call Kings Polled Charolais, 306-435-7116, Rocanville, SK.

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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.

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5 POLLED PUREBRED yearling bulls, 1 white, 1 dark red, 3 tan, sired by low birthweight bulls. 306-931-8069, Saskatoon, SK

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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.

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3 QUARTERS GRAIN LAND in RM 331. By online AUCTION at http://bidwin.org . Qing Zhang, Landmart Realty, 306-684-0136, qing.canada@gmail.com Arran, SK.

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ALPACAS FOR SALE, farmed for their fibre, Easy, gentle livestock, perfect for family venture or acreage living. 306-725-7243, Strasbourg, SK. Visit: www.countryvista.ca

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. HYDRAULIC ELK FENCE roller, $2000 OBO. Ph/text 204-723-0234, Notre Dame, MB. BUYING ELK for local and international meat markets. Paying up to $12 per kg FOB plant. Phone Ian at 204-848-2498 or 204-867-0085.

LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT: JD 567 round baler, Mega wide PU, only baled 8500 bales; MacDon 922 16' MoCo hay header; Hi-Qual cattle handling system; Hi-Qual calfing pen; Chop troughs, steel panels and feeders. 306-697-7373, Grenfell, SK. 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. 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, $340; 24’x6’ panels, 2-7/8” pipe with 6- 1” rods, $365; 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.

We are also contracting for the upcoming growing season. For more information please contact: Sandy Jolicoeur at (306) 975-9251 or email crops@bioriginal.com

FARM FOR SALE: Nestled in the heart of the Moose Mountains sits a beautiful piece of land with a 4 year old custom built home. This property includes 4 quarters of land with oil revenue and a 2580 sq ft + fully finished walkout basement, 5 bdrm, 4 bath home. Geothermal heat and heated double car garage. Full wrap around deck to enjoy the beautiful views. 20 minutes from Kipling, SK., $1,650,000. 306-736-8215, WANTED: ORGANIC LENTILS, peas and 306-736-7153, email: kf_arn@hotmail.com chickpeas. Stonehenge Organics, Assiniboia, SK., 306-640-8600, 306-640-8437. SE OF MELVILLE, SK: 22 quarters (3463 acres) predominantly H soil (Oxbow Loam) all in grass/Alfalfa can go back to grain, new assessment $3,393,300. Exclusive listing $3,535,000. Royal LePage Premier DO YOU KNOW an amazing single guy Realty, Larry Hanowski, 306-728-9033 who shouldn’t be? Camelot Introduc- Email: hanowskifarms@sasktel.net tions has been successfully matching people for over 23 years. In-person interviews FARMLAND NE SK(Clemenceau) 4 quarters by Intuitive Matchmaker in MB and SK. plus 36 acre riverside parcel w/5 bdrm. www.camelotintroductions.com or phone home. Featuring: bins on concrete with direct hit on railroad cars, 40 acres of mostly 306-978-LOVE (5683). mature spruce timber, 2 farmyards- 1 bordering Etomami River and 50 miles of provincial forest, excellent elk hunting and other big game and goose. 580 acres wheat, mustard, barley & peas. Full line of farm and sawmill equipment also available Will separate. Reg Hertz, 306-865-7469. RANCH FOR SALE between Glaslyn & Cochin, SK. 17 quarters of hay land & pasture land, will hold 200 cows. 306-342-4433. INCOME BEARING LAND: NW-16-03-06 W2 for sale. 150+ acres. Includes house, quonset, gas tanks, grain bins, tractors & mower. RM#4, Bienfait, SK. 306-634-2216 FARMLAND FOR SALE by Tender, RM of Argyle #1, 6 quarters. One section: NE NW SE SW of 25-01-30-W1, SE-36-01-30-W1 and SW 36-01-30-W1. Tenders must be received on or before Aug. 31, 2017. Submit written tenders to: Bonner Enterprises Inc, 54 St. Andrews Bay, Emerald Park, SK. S4L 1A1. 306-781-3377, 306-535-7822 Dale. Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

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 STOP WASTING GRAIN! Try our grain troughs: 30’ c/w skids, made of conveyor belting and pipe, $750 ea. 306-538-4685, BORDER COLLIE/BLUE Heeler pups, good 306-736-7146, Kennedy, SK. w/cattle and kids, ready to go. 4 males, 2 females. 204-585-2106, Sandy Lake, MB. FFS- FUCHS FARM SUPPLY is your partner in agriculture stocking mixer, cutter, feed wagons and bale shredders and in- AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD PUPS, good dustry leading Rol-Oyl cattle oilers. agility prospect, parents have good working instincts, first shots, ready July 22. 306-762-2125, Vibank, SK. www.fuchs.ca $700-850. Debden, SK. Call or text NEW HOLLAND 353 MIXMILL, asking 306-468-4545 or bar649@hotmail.ca $2000. Call 306-422-5585, St. Louis, SK. TRUE BLUE HEELERS has three female 10’ GEM SILAGE BAGGER. Phone puppies available! From great working parents. 1st shots and de-wormed, $400. 306-227-0294, Hague, SK. 306-492-2447, 306-290-3339, Clavet, SK. CATTLE SHELTER PACKAGES or built on site. For early booking call BLUE HEELER CATAHOULA Cross puppies, 1-800-667-4990 or visit our website: 10 weeks old, $250. Call 306-242-8209, Grandora, SK. www.warmanhomecentre.com STEEL VIEW MFG. Self-standing panels, windbreaks, silage/hay bunks, feeder panels, sucker rod fence posts. Custom orders. Call Shane 306-493-2300, Delisle, SK. www.steelviewmfg.com

SVEN ROLLER MILLS. Built for over 40 years. PTO/elec. drive, 40 to 1000 bu./hr. Example: 300 bu./hr. unit costs $1/hr. to run. Rolls peas and all grains. We regroove repair all makes of mills. Call Apollo HORSE SALE: 20TH Annual September and 306-242-9884, 1-877-255-0187. Showcase. Moose Mountain Ranch selling Machine www.apollomachineandproducts.com over 50 head of exceptional prospects, Sept 9, 1 PM. OBO. Weyburn Livestock Exchange, HI-HOG CATTLE SQUEEZE. Call SK. www.septembershowcasesale.com 306-773-1049 or 306-741-6513, Swift Current, SK. 11 YR. QH gelding, 15.3 HH, broke to ride, quiet, $1800 OBO; Yearling filly buckskin 2002 521DXT CASE payloader with grapple colt, $500. 306-281-8440, Saskatoon, SK. fork. Call 306-773-1049 or 306-741-6513, Swift Current, SK.

YEARLING AND 2 YEAR old bulls, sired by Silver Bullet, Roundup and Velocity, semen tested, Martens Charolais & Seed. Boisse78 SUFFOLK/CHEVOIT CROSS EWES vain, MB. Ph 204-534-8370, 204-534-6952 and 4 rams, asking $225 per ewe. Call CATTLEMAN! AGAIN THIS year we have 204-842-3694, Birtle, MB. an excellent selection of polled Purebred Charolais bulls. Both yearling and 2 year olds. White and Red factor. As well as a group of very low birth weight bulls suitable for heifers. Shop early for best selection. Visit the farm or on the web at: www.defoortstockfarm.com Phone Gord or Sue at 204-743-2109, Cypress River, MB.

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BREED HOLSTEIN HEIFER, and some jerseys for sale. Call 519-323-3074, Heifer Ville Holstein Inc., Holstein, Ont.

WATER IN THE WRONG PLACE: Used SPRINGER LIMOUSIN has very quiet pumping motors, PTO carts, 6” - 10” alum. pipe. 50 years experience. Call Dennis OSSAWA ANGUS, MARQUETTE, MB. yearling Purebred Limousin bulls. Red or has for sale yearling and 2 year old bulls Black. Call Merv at 306-272-4817 or 403-308-1400, Taber, AB. and open yearling heifers. Call 306-272-0144, Foam Lake, SK. 204-375-6658 or 204-383-0703. GOOD SELECTION OF stout red and black BLACK ANGUS AND POLLED Hereford Limousin bulls with good dispositions, bulls bred for calving ease, feed efficiency, calving ease. Qually-T Limousin, Rose Valfertility and longevity. Semen tested and ley, SK. 306-322-7563 or 306-322-7554. delivery available. Call Don Guilford, POLLED RED AND Black Limousin 2 year 204-873-2430, Clearwater, MB. old bulls. Board and delivery available. Rob BLACK MEADOW’S ANGUS offers for sale: Garner, Simpson, SK., 306-946-7946. High quality Black Angus bulls, bunk fed alfalfa based ration, fertility tested, full vaccination program. Free delivery. Complete CAA info. available. Contact Bill BLACK YEARLING SIMMENTAL BULLS, 204-567-3782, Miniota, MB. moderate BW, excellent temperaments, semen tested, ready to go. Bill or Virginia REGISTERED BLACK ANGUS Bulls, 3 years Peters, 306-237-9506, Perdue, SK. old, $4000; 1 registered Black Angus cow with heifer calf, $3500; 4 Speckle Park SHAVINGS: BULK PRICING and delivery bred heifers. 306-594-2904, Norquay, SK. available. Vermette Wood Preservers, Spruce Home, SK.. 1-800-667-0094. Email SOUTH VIEW RANCH has Black and Red HAMCO CATTLE CO. HAS for sale regisinfo@vwpltd.com View www.vwpltd.com Angus yearling and 2 year old bulls. Cey- tered Red and Black Angus yearling bulls lon, SK. Call Shane 306-869-8074, Keith and 2 yr. olds. Good selection, semen tested, performance data and EPD’s available. 306-454-2730. Top genetics. Free delivery. Glen, Albert or MIDNITE OIL CATTLE CO. has on offer Larissa Hamilton 204-827-2358 or David semen tested yearling and 2 year old bulls. Hamilton 204-325-3635. 306-734-2850, 306-734-7675, Craik, SK. HERD FOR SALE: Due to health we are 30 BLACK ANGUS 2 year old bulls. Calving putting our complete herd up for sale. ease and performance lines. Board and de- Consists of 160 Simm/Angus cross, (ages livery available. Rob Garner 306-946-7946, from 2-7 years), 35 bred heifers and 2 Angus bulls, to start calving in February. Will Simpson, SK. keep til Nov. 204-722-2107, McAuley, MB. SELLING: BLACK ANGUS BULLS. Wayside SPRUCE FOR SALE!! Beautiful locally DISPERSAL: 70 Black Angus cross grown trees. Plan ahead and renew your Angus, Henry and Bernie Jungwirth, HERD pairs and 70 mixed pairs. Full herd health shelterbelt or landscape a new yardsite, 306-256-3607, Cudworth, SK. program. Pasture available. $2800 per pair get the year round protection you need. We sell on farm near Didsbury, AB. or de- BLACK ANGUS BULLS, two year olds, se- firm. Call 306-335-7875, Lemberg, SK. men tested, guaranteed breeders. Delivery liver anywhere in Western Canada. 6 - 12’ REDUCTION: 30 red cow/calf spruce available. Now taking fall orders available. 306-287-3900, 306-287-8006, HERD pairs, red and tan calves, $2500/pair. Call while supplies last. Phone 403-586-8733 Englefeld, SK. www.skinnerfarms.ca 306-478-7007, Mankota, SK. or visit: www.didsburysprucefarms.com BLACK ANGUS YEARLING and 2 year old bulls on moderate growing ration, perfor- 300 RED AND BLACK Angus 1250 lbs. heifmance information available. Call Adrian ers with calves. Call 306-773-1049, or Brian and Elaine Edwards, Valleyhills 306-741-6513, Swift Current, SK. Angus, Glaslyn, SK., 306-441-0946 or 100 THIRD TO FIFTH Black Angus 306-342-4407. www.valleyhillsangus.com cow/calf pairs. 306-773-1049, 306-741-6513, Swift Current, SK. HARMONY NATURAL BISON buying all PUREBRED BLACK ANGUS long yearling types of bison. Call or text 306-736-3454, bulls, replacement heifers, AI service. Meadow Ridge Enterprises, 306-373-9140 SE Sask. dean@harmonhealthyfoods.ca or 306-270-6628, Saskatoon, SK. WANTED: CULL COWS and bulls. For bookBISON WANTED - Canadian Prairie Bison ings call Kelly at Drake Meat Processors, is looking to contract grain finished bison, 306-363-2117 ext. 111, Drake, SK. as well as calves and yearlings for growing markets. Contact Roger Provencher at 2 YEAR OLD RED Angus bulls, semen 306-468-2316, roger@cdnbison.com tested, $2250 each. Phone 204-371-6404, Ste. Anne, MB. QUILL CREEK BISON is looking for finished, and all other types of bison. COD, RED AND BLACK 2 year old and yearling paying market prices. “Producers working Angus bulls: Semen tested, EPD's and delivwith Producers.” Delivery points in SK. and ery available. Many suitable for heifers. 31st ANNUAL ROCKING W Horse Sale, Sat. MB. Call 306-231-9110, Quill Lake, SK. Carberry, MB. 204-834-2202, 204-841-3241 Sept. 2nd, Keystone Centre, Brandon, MB. Rick 204-325-7237. www.rockingw.com NORTHFORK- INDUSTRY LEADER for over 15 years, is looking for finished Bison, SOUTH VIEW RANCH has Red and Black MBPHB LOUD AND PROUD Foal and Angus yearling and 2 yr old bulls. Ceylon, grain or grass fed. “If you have them, we want them.” Make your final call with SK. Phone Shane 306-869-8074, Keith Horse Sale, Sept. 16, 1 PM DST, at Spot A Quarter Arena, Pierson, MB. 204-634-2375 Northfork for pricing! Guaranteed prompt 306-454-2730. for info. www.mbpainthorsebreeders.com payment! 514-643-4447, Winnipeg, MB. 20 RED ANGUS 2 yr old bulls. Calving ease and maternal lines. Board and delivery WANT TO PURCHASE cull bison bulls and cows, $5/lb. HHW. Finished beef steers avail. Rob Garner 306-946-7946, Simpson and heifers for slaughter. We are also buy2017 PAINT COLT, out of black breeding ing compromised cattle that can’t make a RED ANGUS BULLS, two year olds, se- stock mare, sired by buckskin quarter long trip. Oak Ridge Meats, McCreary, men tested, guaranteed breeders. Delivery horse stallion, bloodlines lead to Major Boavailable. 306-287-3900, 306-287-8006, nanza, asking $550. Phone 306-865-4168, 204-835-2365, 204-476-0147. Englefeld, SK. www.skinnerfarms.ca or 204-724-2623, eves. Can text pictures. HAGMAN’S TRUCKING for all your bison transport. Local and long distance. Hu- NICE, 2-YEAR-OLD BULL, sired by easy STALLIONS, GELDINGS, MARES. Phone: mane and ease of loading/unloading. Can calving AI son of Red Glacier Logan. Also a 306-283-4495 (evenings), Langham, SK. haul up to 50,000 lbs. to the USA. Call yearling bull, same breeding. Call www.livingwaterpaintsandquarters.com 306-764-7886, Prince Albert, SK. 306-773-5909, Swift Current, SK.

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READY TO MOVE MODULAR. Beautiful, well-kept, 1250 sq. ft., 3 bed., 2 bath single family home. Vaulted ceilings, large kitchen, jacuzzi off master bedroom, cenWANT THE ORGANIC ADVANTAGE? tral air. Numerous renovations. $85,000. Contact an organic Agrologist at Pro-Cert 204-571-1254, elnicol@mymts.net for information on organic farming: prospects, transition, barriers, benefits, certifi- RTMS AND SITE built homes. Call cation and marketing. Call 306-382-1299, 1-866-933-9595, or go online for pictures and pricing at: www.warmanhomes.ca Saskatoon, SK. or info@pro-cert.org J&H HOMES: Western Canada’s most trusted RTM Home Builder since 1969. View at www.jhhomes.com 306-652-5322

TRI-COLORED BORDER Collie puppies 8 females, 1 male. First shots, dewormed, microchipped. Out of working parents, references available. Davey Cattle Company Ltd., 306-843-7606, Wilkie, SK.

TIMBER FRAMES, LOG STRUCTURES and Vertical Log Cabins. Log home refinishing and chinking. Certified Log Builder with 38 years experience. Log & Timber Works, Delisle, SK., 306-717-5161, Email info@logandtimberworks.com Website at www.logandtimberworks.com

LIVESTOCK, cow/calf, sheep, horses, chickens, etc. Barn, quonsets, house. Viscount, SK. $399,900. MLS® 617574, Art Urbanowski, Royal LePage Hallmark, Saskatoon, SK., 306-222-2206. BIG RIVER AREA: 3100 sq.ft. family home w/many great features. Very bright w/lots of windows. Heated w/in-floor (glycol) by propane and wood, and also a large wood fireplace. The property is 154 ac. of mainly bush pasture and fenced w/8’ game fence and one electric wire. The yard is serviced w/water well. Other outbuildings included. This property is a must see! MLS®611536 Call Lloyd Ledinski, RE/MAX of the Battlefords, 306-446-8800 or 306-441-0512. RM OF MANITOU LAKE for sale by Tender. 11 quarters offered in three parcels. Cropland, pasture, oil revenue, and grain bins. Details at www.boothlandtender.ca Tender closes 12 PM, August 29, 2017. Vern McClelland, Associate Broker, Re/Max Lloydminster, 780-808-2700.

SHERRI SCOTT OF McCreary, MB is offering the following private land for sale: SE 31-22-12 W; E 1/2 18-22-12 W; SE 24-22-13 W; W 1/2 10-23-12 W. The successful purchaser will be considered by Manitoba Agriculture for possible transfer of the Crown land forage lease associated with this ranch unit. This forage lease currently consists of the following: W 1/2 19-22-12 W; NW 29-22-12 W; E 1/2 30-22-12 W; NW 30-22-12 W; NE 31-22-12 W; SEC 32-22-12 W; W 1/2 33-22-12 W; SEC 4-23-12 W; S 1/2 5-23-12; SE 6-23-12 W; SEC 9-23-12 W; NE 12-22-13 W; E 1/2 23-22-13 W; NE 24-22-13 W; E 1/2 25-22-13 W; SE 26-22-13 W; E 1/2 36-22-13 W. If you wish to purchase this private land contact Lessee Sherri Scott at Box 339, McCreary, MB., R0J 1B0. If you wish to comment on or object the eligibility of this unit transfer write the Director, Manitoba Agriculture, Ag Crown Lands, PO Box 1286, Minnedosa, MB., R0J 1E0, or fax 204-867-6578.

12X60 MOBILE HOME, 2 bdrms, newer appliances, w/10x12 porch. Best offer takes USED PIPE, SUCKER Rods: 2 3/8", 2 7/8", all. 306-482-5121, Carnduff, SK. 3 1/2" pipe, $36 ea. 7/8", 1" sucker rods, $12 each. 306-460-7966, 306-460-4166, YELLOWHEAD MODULAR HOME SALES, Kindersley, SK. Canadian built by Moduline. Elite price event on now: 960 sq. ft., 2 bdrm, 2 bath, $79,900; 1216 sq. ft., 3 bdrm, 2 bath, $89,900; 1520 sq. ft., 3 or 4 bdrm, 2 bath, $109,900. 306-496-7538, weekend calls. www.yellowmodularhomesales.ca WANT TO RENT: HAYLAND or pasture • Buy Used Oil land suitable for grain production. Top $$ • Buy Batteries WWW.MEDALLION-HOMES.CA modular paid. Phone 204-841-1508. • Collect Used homes/lake houses/RTM’s. Visit our sales 3 QUARTERS WITH YARDSITE: 477 acres lot, or check online for stock, homes and a block. Mixed farm, 300 arable acres. Filters all other plans. Factory direct orders built in Fenced and cross fenced, 2 shallow wells., your specs! Trade-ins welcome, buy and 40’x60’ machine shed, 34’x44’ pole shed, • Collect Oil to sell used homes. Hwy 2 South, Prince Alcorrals, hay fence. 24’x32’ bungalow, Containers bert, SK. Call 306-764-2121 or toll free barn, w/double attached garage. Located beside the Riding Mtn. National Park. Contact • Antifreeze 1-800-249-3969. Karen Goraluk-Salesperson, 204-773-6797. NorthStar Insurance & Real Estate. MLS Southern, ®1701622. www.north-star.ca Eastern and RTM OR SITE BUILT Custom Homes and 9 QUARTER FARM package, 1090 cult. Western Cottages. 40 years experience. Call or text acres. Well Est. yard. Russell, MB. MLS# Don Ginter Construction, 1708171. Call Lyndon Shuya, Royal LePage Tel: 204-248-2110 Manitoba 204-324-7179, Altona, MB. Martin-Liberty Realty, 204-773-6210.

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BORIS PAUL HARRISON is offering the following private land for sale: NW 26-29-18 W; SW 26-29-18 W; SE 26-29-18 W; SE 34-29-18 W. The successful purchaser will be considered by Manitoba Agriculture for possible transfer of the Crown land forage lease associated with this ranch unit. This forage lease currently consists of the following: NW-25-29-18-W; SW-25-29-18-W. If you wish to purchase the private land, contact the Lessee Boris Paul Harrison at Box 37, Fork River, MB., R0L 0V0. If you wish to comment on or object to the eligibility of this Unit Transfer write the Director, Manitoba Agriculture, Agricultural Crown Lands, PO Box 1286, Minnedosa, MB., R0J 1E0, or fax 204-867-6578. CATTLE FARM - 11 quarters and 2 Crown quarters in a block. Near Roblin, MB. along the Duck Mtn. Prov. Park. Approx. 1100 workable acres, majority is hay. Fenced. Dugouts. May consider selling parcels. Scenic area. Yardsite has a 30’x66’ pole shed/work shop. 2 cattle shelters. Corrals. MLS #1627477, Karen Goraluk, Salesperson, 204-773-6797. NorthStar Insurance and Real Eastate, visit the website at www.north-star.ca BINSCARTH, MB - 142 ac. of land in and overlooking the beautiful Assiniboine Valley! 3090 sq.ft. house w/walkout. Detached double car garage. 50’x80’ insulated shop, in floor heat, 400 amp. single phase power. 28’x80’ insulated shop. 40’x60’ storage shed. Close to Esterhazy potash mines. MLS®1704293. Karen Goraluk, Salesperson. 204-773-6797. NorthStar Insurance & Real Estate, north-star.ca DENNIS ROUTHIER OF WINNIPEGOSIS is offering the following ranch unit for sale. The successful purchaser will be considered by Manitoba Agriculture for possible transfer of the Crown land forage lease associated with this ranch unit. This forage lease currently consists of the following: N1/2 06-30-13 W; SE 06-30-13 W; S1/2 07-30-13 W; NE 07-30-13 W; NE 11-29-14 W; NW 12-29-14 W; W1/2 13-29-14 W; SE 14-29-14 W; SEC 23-29-14 W; NW 24-29-14 W; W1/2 25-29-14 W; SEC 26-29-14 W. If you wish to purchase the private land contact the Lessee Dennis Routhier at Box 627, Winnipegosis, MB., R0L 2G0. If you wish to comment on or object to the eligibility of this Unit Transfer write the Director, Manitoba Agriculture, Agricultural Crown Lands, PO Box 1286, Minnedosa, MB., R0J 1E0; or fax 204-867-6578. We know that farming is enough of a gamble so if you want to sell it fast place your ad in the Alberta Farmer Express classifieds. It’s a Sure Thing. Call our toll-free number today. We have friendly staff ready to help. 1-800667-7770 WINNIPEGOSIS: 1241 ACRES DEEDED, 681 cult., Lake Frontage; Camperville: 720 deeded, 160 acres cult. #2 soil per agc; Lundar: 1347 acres 1289 cult avail., $700,000; Dallas: 1058 acres grain, cattle offers more avail; Ethelbert: 160 hunting land, cabin, $56,000; Portage la Prairie: 320 acres rented for 2017, call; Duck Mountain: 240 acres touches park, $180,000; Grahamdale: Big storage facility $242,000; Stead: 1293 acres peat moss; Teulon: 76 ac. 1.5 mi. N on #7, fenced; Whitemouth: 160 acres, 80 ac is rice paddock; Eriksdale: 620 acres hunting land, $150,000. Call 204-253-7373, Delta Real Estate. See more on manitobafarms.ca

RM OF GILBERT PLAINS, Taking offers for the sale of the following 5 quarters (approx. 700 ac. cult.): NW-33-26-22-W1; SW-32-26-22-W1; NE-18-27-22-W1; SW-17-27-22-W1; NW-17-27-22-W1. Yard with hydro., 40’x60’ insulated workshop, 51’x82’ quonset shed, approx. 22,000 bu. grain storage, older 1 1/2 storey house. Highest or any offer not necessarily accepted. Consideration may be given to selling the above quarters separately. For more info. please call 204-334-9986.

2007 WILDCAT 28’ 5th wheel, roof solar panels, master bdrm., large slide, hide-abed, table w/4 chairs, bathroom, like new, $12,000. 306-547-5443, Preeceville, SK.

EXCELLENT LIVESTOCK FARMS: 1) 1732 deeded acres with 4425 acres of Crownland, 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 acre mixed farm within 15 min of Brandon. 4) 800 acre cattle farm, Rorketon, MB., 1500 sq. ft. home, heated shop. 5) Modern house and 160 acres of pasture, 15 mins. to Brandon. 6) 320 acre farm, Carnduff, Jim McLachlan 204-724-7753, Re/Max Valleyview Realty Inc., Brandon, MB.

WANTED: NEWER CLASS A or C motor home. Gas or diesel. Must be in excellent condition. Call 204-683-2398.

FOR RENT: Pasture in Aylesbury, SK area. Seeded oats, plus newly seeded valley pasture. River runs through it. Fly control and creep feed & healthcare. Can go late into fall/winter. Cliff Luther, 306-734-2997. MULCHING- TREES, BRUSH, Stumps. Call today 306-933-2950. Visit us at: www.maverickconstruction.ca

16’ TRIPLE E camper, refurbished, $2000 & 2012 25’ Gulf Stream, loaded, $14,000; 31’ beaver tailed triple duals axle gooseneck flatbed. 306-627-3445 Blumenhof, SK

2014 FLEETWOOD JAMBOREE Sport motor home, Model 31M, 6330 miles, like new condition. 306-287-3767, Watson, SK. 2007 CLASS A Triple E Embassy 34’, gas, 23,000 kms, V10 on Ford chassis, hyd. leveling system, lots of extras, $55,000 OBO. Call 306-533-9017, White City, SK.

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LARGE ROUND ALFALFA bales with some grass. Baled with JD 368 and 369 balers, $45/bale. Phone 204-476-6907, WANTED HEATED CANOLA. No broker Neepawa, MB. involved. Sell direct to crushing plant. Cash on delivery or pickup. 306-228-7306 LARGE ROUND ALFALFA BROME BALES. Call 204-859-2724, Rossburn, MB. CERTIFIED MOATS HRWW, 0% fusarium. or 306-228-7325, no texts. Unity, SK. Ready for immediate pick up. Call Myles at BEEF & HORSE HAY, round and Fox Family Farm 306-648-8337, GravelFARMERS, RANCHERS, DIARY, large square bales. Delivery available. bourg, SK. Visit us: www.foxfamilyfarm.ca 204-730-3139, Glenboro, MB. SEED PROCESSORS

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NORCAN restores grain farm profitability. Buy from Norcan and keep your own Glyphosphate 1 soybean seed. Norcan farmers have reported yields over 60 bu./acre. RESTAURANT STYLE BOOTH seating, steel Call/text Nate, 204-280-1202 or Norcan frame, plywood seats and tops, exc. cond., Seeds 204-372-6552, Fisher Branch, MB. 306-664-3377, Saskatoon, SK.

2001 ARGO CENTAUR 950DT (diesel/turbo), 15” rubber tracks and wheel set, shedded, low hrs., great shape, $9000. 306-236-7445, Goodsoil, SK. 4WHEEL BOMBARDIER Rotex, 250 hrs, like new, $4000; WANTED: 14’ bumper hitch dump trailer. 306-304-1959, Goodsoil, SK.

16’ LUND BOAT, w/live well, fish finder, Minn Kota trolling motor, 50 HP 4-stroke Yamaha motor, EZ Loader trailer, like new, $8,000. 306-547-5443, Preeceville, SK. 1991 15’ MISTY RIVER, c/w 1991 40 HP Johnson outboard motor, oil injected, power tilt trim, steering console, rug floor, swivel seats, lots of storage, runs exc., $4000 OBO. 306-238-4590, Goodsoil, SK.

SELLING THROUGHOUT MB. Local and foreign buyers are looking for Farms, Ranches, Rural and Suburban properties, Hobby Farms, Homes, Acreages, Hunting WANTED: OLDER MODEL camper van, or Land. Call Harold 204-253-7373, Delta smaller motor home, low miles and clean. 306-790-7846 leave message, Regina, SK. Real Estate. visit: www.manitobafarms.ca

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WANTED: FEED BARLEY Buffalo Plains Cattle Company is looking to purchase barley. For pricing and delivery dates, call Kristen 306-624-2381, Bethune, SK.

WANTED: OFF-GRADE PULSES, oil seeds and cereals. All organic cereals and specialty crops. Prairie Wide Grain, Saskatoon, NORCAN restores grain farm profitability. SK., 306-230-8101, 306-716-2297. Buy from Norcan and keep your own Glyphosphate 1 soybean seed. Norcan farmers have reported yields over 60 bu./acre. Call/text Nate, 204-280-1202 or Norcan ROUND ALFALFA/ALFALFA GRASS solid Seeds 204-372-6552, Fisher Branch, MB. core greenfeed 5x6 JD hay bales for sale. Call 306-237-4582, Perdue, SK.

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LONG LAKE TRUCKING, two units, custom hay hauling. 306-567-7100, Imperial, SK. ROUND BALE PICKING and hauling, small or large loads. Travel anywhere. Also hay for sale. 306-291-9658, Vanscoy, SK. SQUARE HAY BALES, no rain, $5/each. Call 306-837-7418 or 306-837-7634. Loon Lake, SK.

COVER CROPS. Do you want to be free of fertilizer bills and have cleaner fields? N Fixation P&K scavengers. Taproot short and long season plants. Limited quantity. Give me a call 204-851-2101, Virden, MB. TRIPLE SUPERPHOSPHATE FERTILIZER (46% P2O5) FOB S-E Sask. 540 CAD/MT. Excellent fall P amendment product. Also available: gran urea, MAP and AMS for Q3/ Q4 by rail. ryan@v6agronomy.com

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BESCO GRAIN LTD. Buying all varieties of mustard. Also canary and some other specialty crops. 204-745-3662, Brunkild, MB Looking for off grade mustard, lentils or chickpeas. Custom color sorting of all types of crops. Ackerman Ag Services, 306-631-9577, Chamberlain, SK.

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TARPCO, SHUR-LOK, MICHEL’S sales, service, installations, repairs. Canadian company. We carry aeration socks and grain bags. Also electric chute openers for grain trailer hoppers. 1-866-663-0000.

30 GOOD USED rock truck or scraper tires, 23.5R25; 6 good condition, used 30/65R25 rock truck or loader tires. $1500 or lower each. Will take offers for all tires. Ph Jake 204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB. 8 GOODYEAR 24.5x32 DynaTorque II 10 ply rating tires, 80+% tread, very good condition. 1-877-564-8734, Roblin, MB. GOOD USED TRUCK TIRES: 700/8.25/ 900/1000/1100x20s; 11R22.5/11R24.5; 9R17.5, matched sets available. Pricing from $90. K&L Equipment and Auto. Ph Ladimer, 306-795-7779, Ituna, SK; Chris at 306-537-2027, Regina, SK. MR. TIRE CORP. For all your tire needs, call Mylo at 306-921-6555 or Jeremy at 306-921-0068. Serving all Saskatchewan. TIRES TIRES TIRES Radial, Bias, New, Used. 20.8x42, 18.4x42, 20.8x38, 18.4x38, 20.8R34, 18.4x34, 900/60R32, 800/65R32, 24.5x32, 18.4x30, 23.1x30, 16.9x28, 28Lx26, 18.4x26, 19.5Lx24 and more! Semis, skid steers. Best price and value guaranteed! 1-800-667-4515. www.combineworld.com

WANTED: FEED GRAIN, barley, wheat, CHECK OUT OUR parts specials at peas, green or damaged canola. Phone www.Maximinc.Com/parts or call Maxim Gary 306-823-4493, Neilburg, SK. Truck & Trailer, 1-888-986-2946.

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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 air brakes. One on one driving instructions. 306-786-6600, Yorkton, SK.

COMBINE OPERATORS AUSTRALIA: Positions available in our 2017/2018 harvest crew. Operating John Deere S series combines w/40’ headers, AutoSteer and 900 bu. grain carts. Travelling eastern states of Australia starting mid October. Must be experienced. Knowledge of GPS an asset. Contact Mick 204-803-6669. Email: mrbarclay@bigpond.com See us on-line at: www.barclayagservices.com.au AUSTRALIAN HARVEST: Combine and grain cart operators required for 2017 harvest, October to January. Operating new CIH equipment. Experience required. Food and accommodation supplied. Great wages, great fun! For more info or to apply, email: stephensharvesting@hotmail.com FARM HELP WANTED for grain farm at Semans, SK. Wages depending on experience and abilities. Call Tom 306-746-8070 or Grant 306-746-7336. Send resumes and references to ggreenshields@aski.ca

FULL-TIME FARM LABOURER HELP. Applicants should have previous farm experience and mechanical ability. Duties include operation of machinery, including tractors and other farm equip., as well as general farm laborer duties. $25/hour depending on experience. Must be able to cross US border. Location: Pierson, MB/Gainsborough, SK. Feland Bros. Farms, Greg Feland and Wade Feland, Box 284, Pierson, MB. R0M 1S0. 701-756-6954. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY! DeGroot Pork Net Inc., Arborg, MB. is looking for full-time Hog Barn Workers. Job duties include daily chores, assisting sows at farrowing, AI breeding, some minor record keeping, etc. We have 2 locations in Interlake, Manitoba; One is located 7 miles SW of Arborg, MB. and the other at 9 miles SW of Fisher Branch, MB. Weekend work required. Experience an asset but not required. Starting wage $12-15.28/hour plus benefits. Please forward all resumes to: hr.degrootpork@gmail.com or mail to: Box 1181, Arborg, MB., R0C 0A0. POULTRY PRODUCTION MANAGER: Pine View Farms, located just north of Saskatoon near Osler, seeks a full-time poultry farm-to-fork worker. 306-239-4763, ext. 2, www.pineviewfarms.com FARM LABOURER REQUIRED for livestock operation. Duties include: operating, maintaining seeding & harvesting equip. Smoke free enviro., $17/hr. Housing avail. Lyle Lumax, 204-525-2263, Swan River, MB. HELP WANTED for cattle and grain operation. Monthly or hourly wage. Seeking self-motivated person, potential for year round work. 306-795-2710, Goodeve, SK. FULL TIME FARM LABOURER needed in Kamsack, SK. Applicant will be required to operate farm equipment, mechanical ability considered an asset. Send resume & references to bcgeerts@execulink.com or call Carol at 306-590-8537 2 SEASONAL FARM Machinery Operators required. Must be able to operate grain 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 equip. Aug. 1 to Oct. 31. $15-$18/hr. 101008187 SK Ltd., 303 Frontier Trail, Box 372, Wadena, SK., S0A 4J0. Fax: 306-338-3733, ph 306-338-7561 or cfehr9860@hotmail.com CUSTOM HARVESTER AND large grain farm looking for truck drivers, combine, and grain cart operators to go on custom harvesting run in SK and ends in Northern SK./AB. Operating 4 new John Deere S670 combines and Peterbilt semi’s. I may help obtain Class 1A license, year round employment hauling logs, grain or crude oil. 306-456-2877 please leave message or fax resume to 306-456-2835, Bromhead, SK. Email: bkfarms@outlook.com WELLIGTON COMMUNITY PASTURE Corp., seeking proposal for FT Seasonal Manager. Call for complete informational package, 306-861-3704, Francis, SK. EXPERIENCED FULL-TIME HELP for large grain farm, Class 1 an asset. Competitive wages. 306-537-6435, Odessa, SK

SK GRAIN FARM hiring full-time and seasonal workers. Experience w/equip, valid license, willing to work ext. hrs. Maintenance/operating equip., general labour. References required, wages according to experience. tammydanychuk@gmail.com

REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVE - MANITOBA Canadian Foodgrains Bank is a partnership of 15 Canadian churches and church-based agencies working together to respond to global hunger. We are recruiting for a Regional Representative to join our Resources and Public Engagement Team. Based in Manitoba and working throughout the province, this home-based position is responsible for supporting local volunteers in community growing projects and other fundraising events, inviting communities, congregations and individuals to support our work, raising awareness of the issues that contribute to hunger, and liaising with donors, agribusiness and media. This position requires use of your own vehicle for extensive in-province travel. Good knowledge of the Manitoba agriculture and church sectors will be essential. This is a full-time position, but we would also consider proposals from those interested in a half time job-share arrangement. For a complete job description and application information, visit: www.foodgrainsbank.ca. RANCH HAND WANTED for general farm Application deadline is August 9, 2017. labour duties. Located between Regina and Moose Jaw. No accommodations. Call 306-731-2821 or 306-596-0507. We know that farming is enough of a gamble so if you want to sell it fast place your ad in the Alberta Farmer Express classifieds. It’s a Sure Thing. Call our toll-free number today. We have friendly staff ready to help. 1-800667-7770.

SALES CONSULTANT, POST Frame Buildings. Star Building Materials. A Division of Qualico. For more info. call 204-254-9270 or apply to: careers.winnipeg@qualico.com

2 FULL-TIME FARM Laborer positions on large mixed farm. Wages $18-$25/hr. depending on experience. Individuals should have good work ethic, positive attitude, mechanical skills and be able to work with others. Duties include: Operating and maintaining medium to large farm equipment. Must have previous farm experience. Furnished housing w/utilities avail. for $500/mo. Non-smoking environment. Fax 306-264-3752 or call 306-264-7742. Paul Lacasse, Lacasse Farms, Box 207, Kincaid, SK. S0H 2J0.

1A DRIVER NEEDED Experienced driver position open in SE Sask. Oilfield, winch, Texas bed and equipment experience necessary for moving equipment in SE Sask and western Canada. Ranging from 400 BBL tanks, cat hoes, shacks etc. Tractor trailer combinations from 6 - 10 axles. Candidates must be energetic, physically fit & some mechanical ability would be a plus. Forward resume & abstract to: flyingu@sasktel.net

DRIVERS FOR PIPE HAUL: Divers required to haul pipe for pipeline. Class 1 required. Starting at $30/hr plus overtime pay after 10 hours/day or 50 hrs/week. Plus tax free living allowance, H&W benefits and pension. Call 780-400-0509 ext. 509. Visit our website: www.PioneerTruckLines.com FARM HELPER REQUIRED on grain farm. Forward latest abstract and resume to: Class 1, farm experience and some me- LucienBleau@PioneerTruckLines.com or chanical skills would be an asset. Wages fax to: 780-417-8956. depending on experience. Phone or text 306-228-8333, Tramping Lake, SK. NOW HIRING LIVESTOCK and Bulk POSITION AVAILABLE, Cypress Hills, SK. Lease Operators. We have a sustainable area. Background yearling grasser opera- pay package and a strong customer base. tion and cow/calf. Modern facilities and Our fleet travels throughout Canada and equipment. Good working environment. USA. Call Lee-Ann for more info. on how to Class 1 preferred. Wages negotiable de- join our team at 306-692-8488 Ext. 4, Moose Jaw, SK. pending on experience. Ph. 306-295-7473. EXPERIENCED GRAIN HARVEST HELP wanted starting August 1. Experience operating combine & grain carts. Also needing semi truck drivers with Class 1A. Competitive wages. Accommodations available. Call Ryan 306-497-7730, Blaine Lake, SK.

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SEASONAL HEATER UNIT Operator positions available in AB and SK. If you are a Class 1 or Class 3 driver working on a farm in the summer and looking for winter work, we have the perfect position for you!! Pat's Off-Road Transport Ltd. has Heater Truck Operator positions available. Must be willing to be away for extended periods of time and willing to travel to various locations in AB and SK. All accommodations are paid for by the company. Potential to earn up to $10,000 per mo. Send your resume and Drivers Abstract. Fax: 403-504-1711, email: patsoffroad@thehat.ca or apply in person to: #2, 1651 Broadway Ave. E, Redcliff, AB. TRUCK DRIVER. LOOKING to hire company drivers hauling oversize equipment Canada and US. Must have valid 1A and current Passport. Group health plan, competitive wage. Knowledge of Ag equipment an asset. More info. contact 306-776-2349, 306-536-3484, Rouleau, SK.

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