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Climate change equals more grass fires, says expert Farmers should be aware of this danger and take steps to reduce the risk BY JENNIFER BLAIR

Give peas a chance — the future looks bright Acreage may plummet in the coming year, but the new processing plants are laying the foundation for a surge in production

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his year’s spate of wildfires across the western Prairies were not an anomaly, but rather a “glimpse into the future” for Alberta farmers. “In Canada, our area burned has doubled since the 1970s, and I — and a number of others — attribute this to climate change,” said Mike Flannigan, a professor with the department of renewable resources at the University of Alberta. “Our weather is becoming more conducive to fire. Whether you believe it’s due to human activities or not, that fact of the matter is the climate is changing, and we’re seeing more extreme fire weather. And we expect to see more in the future.” On average, temperatures in Canada have warmed by about 1.3 C over the past 75 years, and will likely continue to rise further, said Flannigan. And those increased temperatures will lead to increased incidence of wildfire. “The warmer it gets, the more fire we have,” he said. Wildfires need three ingredients: fuel (such as crops, grasses, shrubs, and trees), an

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Pulses are being used as ingredients in a growing list of products — from pasta to pet foods — and that has experts predicting acreage of peas, lentils, and other pulses will rise sharply over the longer term. PHOTO: PULSE CANADA VIDEO BY ALEXIS KIENLEN AND GLENN CHEATER AF STAFF

ere’s some counterintuitive advice: Think about growing peas in 2018. That’s a suggestion from Alan Hall, who has kept a close watch on the pulse sector in his role as ‘new initiatives and project hunter’ with the Alberta Crop Industry Development Fund. As such, Hall is well aware of the recent plunge in pea prices, and predictions that pea acreage on the Prairies could plummet by a million or more acres next year. But the future for the pulse crop is bright and if you haven’t grown them — or have limited experience with them — peas should have a spot in your rotation next year, said Hall. “I’d put a field or two (of peas) in as opposed to gambling too much —

peas look very promising in the long term, as do lentils and fababeans,” he said. “For some, growing peas is a new experience. The Alberta Pulse Growers Commission had over 900 new growers in 2017. The bulk of those were new growers of peas.” And while anyone with peas in the bin will be concerned about the drop in pea prices that followed last month’s decision by India to impose a 50 per cent tariff on the crop, the long-term trend is farmers’ friend, said Hall. “There is some trending in global consumer markets that are really pushing demand for plant-based proteins,” he said. “There’s this kind of drive happening in North America, happening in Europe, happening in Asia. You’ve got a lot of world population pushing this. “The response to that has been the investment world saying, ‘Look at the Canadian Prairies and all these pulse proteins are pretty much desired because of their functionalities and

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how they fit into the food formulations, beverage formulations, those kinds of things.’” India has been the biggest market for Canadian dry peas, importing about one million tonnes annually over the last few years. It would take a huge amount of processing to equal that, but the signs are good, say both Hall and Pulse Canada CEO Gordon Bacon. “Non-traditional applications in food products are the reason why I’m very confident in the pulse industry long term,” said Bacon. A new plant being built by French pulse giant Roquette in Portage la Prairie, Man., will be the privately owned company’s biggest facility (it has 20 worldwide) and consume 125,000 tonnes annually. A Verdient Foods plant near Saskatoon (partly owned by famous director James Cameron) is being converted to organic and a

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Yes, farmers have reason to dislike A&W but the company’s success holds a lesson

Listen to your crops — the plants are talking to each other They’re also ‘foraging’ for nutrients, deciding where to put their roots, and calling for help when under attack BY ALEXIS KIENLEN

“This is crazy. This is exactly what you see in human psychology experiments when an external stressor stops rational decisionmaking.”

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ou might think it’s crazy — but plants talk to each other and act in ways that are similar to animals and humans. “Step away from the idea of plants as factories and start to think of plants as individuals,” biological sciences professor, JC Cahill told attendees at the Western Canadian Soil Health and Grazing Conference. Most people rely on assumptions that don’t reflect what’s actually happening in their fields or gardens, said the University of Alberta scientist, who works in a new field called evolutionary agro ecology. Take, for example, the act of applying fertilizers as evenly as possible. Plants don’t just grow roots randomly in the soil, said Cahill. Instead, they respond to where the food is located. “If you put it everywhere, they will put their roots everywhere. If you put it in one place, they will put their roots almost in one place,” he said. The bread and butter of Cahill’s work is about ‘foraging,’ and he has studied 100 different plant species to see how they seek out nutrients. What he found is that individual plants make decisions on where to put their roots, and that’s where they can get the most nourishment. “This is the norm of plants — that they make decisions on root growth if they live in a patchy environment,” he said. The only homogenous soils in the world are ones that are tilled, so no-till fields and ones utilizing cover crops are more similar to natural environments. If plants find a high-quality patch of nutrients, they will stop extending their root systems. This has significant implications when it comes to applying fertilizer. “They’re making these very complicated decisions that you would never measure by just pulling up plants and looking at which roots are there,” he said. “These are about timing, not about the total amount.” Plants also share another common trait with humans and animals — they have trouble making good decisions when stressed.

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Understanding how plants search out nutrients, and react to weeds and pests could have a huge impact on farming in the coming decades, says biologist JC Cahill. PHOTO: ALEXIS KIENLEN In one experiment, Cahill and other researchers spiked soil with white particles and used algorithms to follow soil movement rather than root movement, tracking small movements of rocks within the soil. This allowed them to measure root growth over a matter of hours. “When we clipped them, they kept growing roots, but for the first 100 hours, their growth was random,” said Cahill. But around the 120-hour mark, they effectively started behaving rationally again and focused root development on where the biggest concentration of nutrients were. “This is crazy. This is exactly what you see in human psychology experiments when an external stressor stops rational decisionmaking,” he said.

This suggests that the reaction of plants might change when stressed, including how much fertilizer they utilize when put down during a stressful time. Most plants have a shade avoidance response, and get tall and thin in a bid to rise taller than their neighbours. Below ground, plants also compete. In Cahill’s lab, he chose 20 species and put them in a fight with other plants to see where they grew their roots. Some plants grew roots toward their neighbours, while others grew away. Every plant did something different. Again, this has implications for farmers.

“If you have two plants of the same species, if they grow their roots to maximize combat, you’re having crop fight crop,” he said. “That’s not good for yield. “But if they run away from like plants, you’re minimizing the amount of fighting in what you’re going to harvest. That’s good for yield.” Conversely, when crops are attracted to the roots of other species, that results in weed suppression, he said. Cahill predicted this sort of research will have a huge impact on farms in 20 years — although scientists will have to know much more about the behaviour of individual plant species before they can make specific recommendations.

Another promising area is family relationships. And even though plants have no brain, no nervous system and no visual recognition, they can recognize kin. Plants increase their root growth and competition with neighbours when they are unrelated. Plants also protect kin and attack strangers. “When there’s a stranger — a weed — we want them to fight hard for weed suppression,” said Cahill. “If we can harness this into a new generation of crop by having our breeders focus not just on height and the other things, but focus on the ability to detect kin, that’s huge.” Fostering this ability in a crop would reduce the need for herbicides while another, equally intriguing area of research, could do the same for insect control. Plants emit chemicals and researchers, including Cahill’s team, are looking at ones they emit when under attack. These chemical ‘odours’ lure natural predators of the bugs nibbling on their leaves or stems, and can even trigger a similar reaction in neighbouring plants that aren’t yet under attack, effectively warning them that enemies are nearby. These sorts of behaviour form a plant ‘language’ and now scientists are taking it further. Current research is showing the language that plants are using is heritable, and even that local dialects are passed from parent plants to their offspring. Different families of plants use slightly different language, and individuals respond more to their own dialect. akienlen@fbcpublishing.com

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First the cows, then the grass, and then the soil Winner of top environmental award for cattle producers says stewardship is a journey that never ends STAFF

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ustainable’ isn’t a word that finds a lot of favour with this year’s winner of one of the provincial farm sector’s leading environmental awards. “I prefer to use the word regenerative,” Ian Murray says in a video portraying the work he and wife Carman have done at Shoestring Ranch. “I don’t want our ranch to sustain itself and be what it is now in 10 or 20 years. I want it to be better, I want to go beyond sustainability.” The Acme-area rancher also views the Alberta Beef Producers’ Environmental Stewardship Award as more of a recognition of progress, rather than achievement. “I don’t think anyone who is on this path ever gets to the end of it,” he says. “I don’t think anybody has ever won this award based on the culmination of your life’s events… It is more of a recognition for being on the path. “I don’t think anybody who is on this path ever gets to the end of it. There’s always something more to accomplish, to make something a little bit better.” Part of that journey on Shoestring Ranch has involved changes such as calving in May and June instead of March so cows have the richest supply of grass when lactating; fencing off dugouts and employing solar waterers; and swath and bale grazing instead of “hauling that feed around.” But Murray’s focus is increasingly on soil health. “I’ve dedicated the last 10 years to really improving my knowledge of grassland management. As one of my mentors told me, ‘It’s an evolution, it’s a

In a video profiling Shoestring Ranch, Ian Murray describes the philosophy that drives management decisions at his operation. VIDEO: ALBERTA BEEF PRODUCERS

progression. You begin focusing on the cows and then you begin focusing on the grass, and the grass takes care of the cows. “And then you begin focusing on the soil and then everything changes.” Two of the organizations that Murray has chaired — the Foothills Forage and Grazing Association and ARECA (Agricultural Research and Extension Council of Alberta) — have been leaders in the province in promoting soil health.

The fifth-generation rancher — his family homesteaded in the Jumping Pound area in 1883 — runs 180 pairs and retains calves for a natural beef program on the operation that he and Carman started. The couple has two children, Ty and Amber. The 2018 Environmental Stewardship Award video on Shoestring Ranch can be found at vimeo.com/245440607. The award, which dates back more than 25 years, is presented

annually to the beef producer who best exemplifies environmentally sustainable cattle production. Award candidates are nominated by their peers and they are assessed by a panel of representatives from conservation and agriculture organizations. The panel looks at factors such as land management, water quality, wildlife, animal welfare, and leadership activities in the community related to stewardship. Nominations close July 1 each year.

“I don’t think anyone who is on this path ever gets to the end of it.”

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Veterinary association lambastes province over ‘intrusion’ on fees The organization is upset with consumer protection bill that would allow vets to advertise their fees STAFF

or the second time in two months, the association representing Alberta’s veterinarians is crying foul and accusing the NDP government of taking short-sighted actions with no consultation. Proposed changes “constitute alarming overreach and intrusion into the veterinary profession’s ability to self-regulate and were made without consultation,” the Alberta Veterinary Medical Association said in a press release. The association uses blistering language to denounce one amendment in particular — a provision that would allow vets to advertise their fees. The association argues that could lead to

“aggressive marketing and pricing that is not compatible with the acceptable professional standards.” The move would shift the “focus from strong client-veterinarian relationships built on trust and knowledge of patient history, to an alarming commodification of a professional medical service,” the association states. It is urging vets to write or call Service Alberta Minister Stephanie McLean — and their MLAs — to voice their disapproval. The provision is contained in Bill 31, proposed legislation that is aimed at offering better protection for consumers. It includes measures such as requiring used car dealers to disclose vehicle histories and auto repair shops to put estimates in writing when

requested, as well as banning the use of ticket scalping ‘bots.’ Moreover, the provision allowing vets to advertise fees isn’t aimed at the livestock sector but rather to “support pet owners in finding quality care by requiring fee disclosure,” said a government press release. And while the move has upset the veterinarians’ association, the province’s main cattle group wasn’t even aware of it until contacted by a reporter. “We place high value on veterinary-client-patient relationships and we encourage producers to build strong and effective relationships with their veterinarian,” said Rich Smith, executive director of Alberta Beef Producers. “We would not support legislative changes that could have an

adverse impact on these relationships, but we don’t have enough knowledge now to assess the impact of Bill 31 or comment on the elements of the bill.” It’s the second letter-writing campaign mounted by the veterinarians’ association in the last two months. In late October it asked its members to write Minister of Advanced Education Marlin Schmidt to protest his decision to pull funding from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) in order to expand its Calgary counterpart. That move was also made without consultation, the association said, and will have a long-term negative impact. A form letter created by the association for its members to send to Schmidt argues that “in the past four years alone,

Alberta’s investment in 80 available seats at WCVM resulted in 97 veterinarians coming to Alberta, 60 per cent of whom went into mixed and large-animal practices.” ‘Seats’ is the term for spots in the four-year veterinary medicine program. The province is taking part of the $8 million it will save by phasing out its funding for WCVM to expand University of Calgary faculty of veterinary medicine. That school will expand to 210 students (from 130 students currently) by 2023. The veterinarians’ association supports the Calgary expansion but argues the province should also keep funding the WCVM program at the University of Saskatchewan because of a chronic shortage of vets in this province.

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arlier this month the A&W restaurant chain may have taken a significant step towards rebuilding its battered image with the nation’s cattle farmers. The company has been the source of much controversy in recent years after it introduced a marketing strategy branding the beef in its burgers as free of hormones and other growth promoters. Many beef producers see that as a slight on their production practices and the safety and wholesomeness of the food they produce. Other farmers have taken up the cause in solidarity and the chain has become the restaurant farmers love to hate. On D e c . 1 , t h e c o m p a n y announced a $5-million donation to the University of Saskatchewan to help construct a building at the Livestock and Forage Centre of Excellence, create a community outreach program and fund a visiting research fellowship for the organization. The university said in a statement that the centre will work “to meet the needs of both livestock producers and consumers in Canada, while also helping to sustainably produce food for a growing world population.”

Ordinarily the agriculture sector loves nothing more than sending out congratulatory missives when someone steps up to the plate and makes a donation for research or public outreach or when a positive policy pronouncement is made. At times it can be a bit overwhelming, the genial bonhomie and selfcongratulation, but in truth, it serves to send a signal of solidarity amongst the sector and to policy-makers. It alerts others that attention is being paid, and grants credit where credit is due, to name just a couple of the real-world functions of these sort of polite niceties. In just the past few weeks there has been a flood of approving statements regarding the federal government’s decision to continue to allow the use of cash ticket deferrals to manage income. Likewise, various groups have exhorted the federal government to press forward with the TPP talks or to pay particular attention to a certain nuance of the NAFTA negotiations. Just a few weeks earlier, of course, there was the furor accompanying the federal government’s proposed changes to taxing small corporations and the accompanying flurry of releases and statements. It would seem there are few issues touching on agriculture that the sector would view as too small or insignificant for comment.

That’s why silence accompanying this recent announcement is all the more deafening. Perhaps we missed the memos, but we haven’t seen much coming out of the sector acknowledging what is a significant donation by any definition. In fact, the size of the company’s donation makes it the project’s largest private contributor. By way of comparison, the federal and provincial governments have ponied up a combined $10 million through Growing Forward 2, and the federal government a further $4.47 million through Western Economic Diversification Canada. The university itself has contributed $10 million. The Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association has kicked in $1 million. Farmers may still not like A&W much, but this kind of contribution is tough to ignore. While many may not agree with its market positioning, A&W is not the only business attempting to differentiate itself in the marketplace along ethical or social values. Famously, the Earls restaurant chain found itself in the weeds when a similar commitment to “sustainably raised” beef really turned out to mean American beef, since there wasn’t an adequate supply of Canadian product.

The truth is none of these companies are doing anything without doing a tremendous amount of market research first. They’re large, sophisticated and well-run organizations. And it’s hard to argue with results. While many companies in the fast-food sector, including McDonald’s and homegrown favourite Tim Hortons, have struggled, A&W has thrived and now touts itself as Canada’s fastest-growing burger brand. So before pointing fingers at companies making a go of it by catering to the whims of the market, perhaps producers should consider whether they’re simply wilfully ignoring market signals. In the past, the sector has drawn on its account of public goodwill, and won every battle. But battles can be won and wars still lost. Eventually that account could run dry, especially if the cattle sector continues to insist the market should shut up about what it wants and gratefully take what’s being produced. That’s called a command economy and it’s what the Soviets had prior to 1989. It didn’t work for them and it won’t work for us, for exactly the same reasons. You simply can’t tell people what they want. gord.gilmour@fbcpublishing.com

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NAFTA’s future may not be as bleak as it looks The trade deal almost died before it was born, so don’t write its obituary just yet BY CONSTANTINE PASSARIS

umours about the imminent demise of the North American Free Trade Agreement are both premature and exaggerated. Trade negotiations are a long, painstaking, cumbersome and arduous process. It’s not uncommon for such talks to go through many lows and a few highs. The process requires focus, patience, resolve, diplomacy and integrity. It must ensure confidentiality and be conducted without grandstanding. It involves many hours of genuine negotiation and then even more hours of renegotiation. At the end of the journey, all the participants should have a sense that they’ve achieved their primary objectives, compromised on secondary ones, and overall concluded a mutually advantageous agreement that has the makings of a win-win for all. A golden rule of trade talks is that all negotiations be conducted behind closed doors. Negotiating in public venues is a bad idea. And there’s absolutely no room for trade negotiations to be conducted on the front page of the newspaper or as the lead item on the evening television news.

There’s a déjà vu about the current state of discontent in negotiations between Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. for a renewed NAFTA. A few years ago, I had a conversation with former prime minister Brian Mulroney. I asked him about his role 30 years ago in salvaging the free trade agreement between Canada and U.S. when the negotiations with the Americans were going badly. Mulroney was very forthcoming about what happened on that fateful day of Oct. 3, 1987, when the negotiations between Canada and the U.S. were about to expire. He received a telephone call from Jim Baker, then U.S. treasury secretary. Baker had bad news. He told Mulroney that earlier that evening he’d met with the U.S. congressional leadership, who told him very bluntly that they were prepared to support the free trade deal with Canada, but not the part that created an independent dispute settlement mechanism. All along, Mulroney had insisted that the deal should contain an impartial and neutral dispute settlement mechanism. Baker’s call to Mulroney was succinct: “Look, we’re very close to an agreement, but I have to

tell you, I don’t think this is doable with the independent d i s p u t e s e t t l e m e n t m e c h anism.” Mulroney replied, “Well, OK Jim, I’m now going to call President Reagan at Camp David and I’m going to ask him one question.” Baker asked Mulroney what he was going to ask Ronald Reagan. Mulroney replied: “I’m going to ask him, ‘Ron, I want you to tell me how the United States of America can sign a nuclear reduction treaty with its worst enemy, the Soviet Union, but cannot sign a free trade agreement with its best friend, Canada.’” There was dead silence, then Baker said, “Can you give me 20 minutes?” Later that evening, Baker charged into the boardroom of the Treasury Department in Washington, where the Canadian trade delegation was waiting, threw a signed document on the table and said, “There’s your goddamn dispute settlement resolution.” The free trade agreement between Canada and the U.S. came into force on Jan. 1, 1989. In 1994, it was expanded as NAFTA to include Mexico. U.S. President Donald Trump has made it very clear that he’s unhappy with the trade agree-

ments he’s inherited. He’s withdrawn from the TransPacific Partnership and has fasttracked NAFTA renegotiations, amid a variety of threats. I’m not prepared to call the current negotiations for a renewed NAFTA dead. It’s too early for that. Negotiations won’t be easy. They’ll require steadfast, purposeful resolve to underline the economic benefits of international trade for consumers, businesses and governments. Consumers gain by having access to a wider choice of products at lower prices and better quality. Businesses gain by expanding their market share, achieving economies of scale and improving their profits. Governments gain public applause for growing the economy, reducing unemployment, and improving the standard of living of their citizens. Free trade agreements are the modern tool for achieving all of those objectives. It would seem premature to declare dead something so beneficial. Constantine Passaris is a professor of economics at the University of New Brunswick and a national research affiliate of the Prentice Institute for Global Population and Economy at the University of Lethbridge.

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An act of kindness fills the human spirit and ripples outward They often come out of nowhere and when they are most needed — and their power to uplift is deep and strong By BRENDA SCHOEPP AF columnist

t was the usual day. Get up early, study the markets, check on the cattle, fix fence, make a sandwich, and then go out and do it all again. Going to town or taking time to do things in the home were privileges, stretched out on the horizon and always seemingly days or months away. Late in the afternoon, I opened the door and after shaking off the dust of the corral, I walked to the kitchen only to find the counter covered in fresh baking. Someone had been by and delivered a random act of kindness. I think about all those times when the weight of the tasks were so great that my feet where heavy and my mind overtaxed with the ‘must do’ — and how my spirit was lifted by someone uninvited and even unknown. It was the man who carried me a half-mile down the road because

I can’t breathe and the snow was too deep for the car; the stack of wood left by the door; the soup in the fridge; the books for reading; the gifts sent; and the little drawings randomly given by children. These are the gifts of life. When I was in Doha, Qatar, I fell ill and, unknown to me, was passed out for nearly 20 hours. The small team of nine others I was travelling with (from four other nations) took turns sleeping on the floor by my bed while the others found a doctor; booked and paid for a plane ticket home; and prepared my bags. This took away from their experience in the Middle East but they did not waver, so strong was their kindness. The connection on that flight was in Frankfurt. After an eighthour wait, I was told the plane was overbooked and I was to be delayed another 24 hours. I was not alone — there were guests who had been waiting for two days. But I was ill, really ill, and although Air Canada could not have cared less, someone else did. A total stranger

took my hand, marched up to the agent, and gave me her seat. I was speechless — and filled with immense gratitude. Her act was not just one of selflessness but one that was critical, for when I arrived home I spent the next three months on IV and was in and out of hospital. Even then there were miracles. During one particularly uncomfortable hospital procedure, I received a book from a girl who heard I was struggling. A little book of inspiration that I still refer to today. There was the crystal bear that exemplifies strength given out or caring; a litany of phone calls from those known and those unknown to me; stacks of food and baking that have been given and made by loving hands; pictures and cards; fixed tires, sewers, and fences; and the ever-present gifts of time from family who ‘has your back.’ Upon reflection of the multitude of acts of kindness that I have experienced, I ask myself: What does kindness mean?

Technically, it reflects friendliness, generosity, consideration, and care. But certainly it is deeper than being friendly and caring, and must, I believe, include a deep sense of compassion — that expansion of warmth, love, tenderness, and tolerance. The inviting of one into our personal space, even if briefly, in a way that enhances their lives. It starts at home with respect and doing the little things for each other. It may be the husband who grabs the vacuum after a long day working. Or a teenager who says, ‘I’ll do that for you Mom.’ The neighbours who bring in your whole herd of cattle and fix the fence while you have been away. Or the ladies who pick up your children on the way to skating. In the workplace and on the farm, it means keeping out of the gossip pool and standing tall for the excellence of each other. A new kind of flexibility that allows for folks to feel important and worthwhile and give to their full potential. Kindness is tolerance or seeing life from another perspective so we can play a part in

making someone else’s world better. Never a chore — it is something within us that can also be nurtured and grow into a way of life. Before a very dear friend of mine passed away, he prepared his last message to be conveyed at his funeral. And that message was to go out and practise one act of kindness. He knew that kindness fills the human spirit and that one act would multiply forward. Kindness with its multitude of faces and definitions liberates us and gives purpose to our lives. It’s not a Christmas thing, or an event. It is a way of living. I invite you to do just that — go out and engage in one act of kindness. And I thank you for your readership and wish for you a journey of joy and every possible blessing. Brenda Schoepp works as an international mentor and motivational speaker. She can be contacted through her website www. brendaschoepp.com. All rights reserved. Brenda Schoepp 2017

A way to smooth out the commodity price roller-coaster? It’s controversial but paying farmers to store crops when prices tank could be an economic and environmental winner By John Morriss

n the early 1980s, the Canadian Wheat Board developed an idea called the Market Assurance Plan (MAP). That was back when there were perennial transport bottlenecks and the whole crop could sometimes not move by the end of the crop year. Even if it could move in total, it could be feast or famine for the supply of some grades. Some years there was a shortage of high-grade, highprotein wheat for premium customers. Some years there was more than enough and some had to be sold at a discount. Under MAP, the board would have enough for consistent supplies to customers. Farmers would be offered storage payments to hold on to certain grains or grades, and/or the opportunity to wait for a higher price. The idea was floated as a trial balloon at the annual district advisory committee meetings that year, but to say it was shot down would be an understatement. CWB opponents seized the opportunity to

brand MAP as the next step in the board’s plan to completely socialize grain production and marketing in Western Canada, and protests at the meetings became the subject of nationwide media coverage. Board staff returned to their downtown Winnipeg headquarters to lick their wounds and MAP went back on the shelf for good. Ironically, if MAP was socialist, at the time it would not have been nearly as socialist as the system in the U.S. That was back when American farmers still had to agree to reduce production if they wanted to be eligible for support programs such as loan rates and target prices. And many of those giant elevators that you see in the U.S. were financed by government programs to pay for grain to be held in a three-year reserve. Unlike the U.S., MAP wouldn’t have controlled production, it would only have financed onfarm storage. The U.S. production-control programs ended with the 1985 Farm Bill, leading to a long price war with the EU. Interestingly, in the U.S. today we have

$3 corn and $4 wheat, about the same as in the early 1980s, and those grain elevators built in the 1970s and 1980s are full to bursting with unsold grain. As University of Tennessee economists Daryll Ray and Harwood Schaffer have written in these pages, it could be much cheaper for the U.S. government and more profitable for farmers to bring back the supply management system. Don’t hold your breath on that one, but now that the toxic issue of the CWB is out of the way, perhaps it’s time to revisit some kind of storage system for Western Canada. In fact, it should be asked if we can have sustainable agriculture without one. The latest reason for this to come to mind is India’s abrupt decision to impose a 50 per cent duty on Canadian pea imports. You can’t find a better success story than the growth of pulses, especially peas, in Western Canada. They’re another rotation option. They produce their own nitrogen, reducing fertilizer expense and greenhouse gas. They’re nutritious, and they’re attracting value-added

processing such as the new Roquette plant in Portage la Prairie, Man. Now prices have tanked because of India’s decision, raising concern that farmers will cut pea acreage this year, only to have prices rebound if India has another poor crop and cuts the import duty. Then we’re back in the perennial farm problem — prices are highest when you don’t have any to sell. Canola is another example of how short-term price fluctuations are encouraging bad long-term management decisions. We all know that canola should be planted one year in four (by the neighbours). But since they’re not following that practice, they’re encouraging development of more pests and diseases, including clubroot, which threatens the health of the whole canola industry. Then there’s herbicide resistance, against which one of the best defences is crop rotation. And if you take a long-term view, canola/wheat doesn’t necessarily pencil out better, as demonstrated by a Manitoba Agriculture analysis of crop insurance data on the yield and

cost benefits of good rotations. Using six years of actual prices, it found a canola/winter wheat/ flax/oat/canola/wheat rotation returned $24.50 more per acre than canola/wheat. We could use more of this sort of number crunching. Following proper rotations is surely No. 1 of the list of sustainable practices. What would happen if everyone did? Would there be a market for every crop every year? If not, would there be a market over two or three years? There’s already taxpayer support for the cash advance program to allow farmers to hold on to grain — should it be extended to allow them to hold it longer? Should cash advance and crop insurance be combined somehow? In real estate, it’s location, location and location. In agriculture, it’s rotation, rotation and rotation. Maybe there are better ways for farm programs to help farmers to do the right thing, both agronomically and economically. John Morriss is the former editorial director of the division of Glacier FarmMedia that includes this paper.

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“So it looks like the Canadian Prairies will be a magnet for this type of processing. It’s looking pretty positive — similar to the canola story.” Alan Hall

peas } from page 1 series of expansions are planned that will bring production up to 160,000 tonnes annually. W.A. Grain and Pulse Solutions in Bowden has also announced plans for a two-stage expansion that could increase production by 100,000 tonnes annually. There are also other facilities under consideration — including one at Moose Jaw involving German investors and another in Lethbridge. As well, there is speculation that Regina’s AGT Food and Ingredients, which has a pulse-processing plant at Minot, N.D. that has been repeatedly expanded, may build a sister facility north of the border. “If they all get built, we’ll be using a million-plus tonnes, which roughly equates to a million acres,” said Hall. “You’re talking about roughly 20 per cent of the current pulse crop.” Processing of peas — called fractionation — yields a variety of products. Some methods produce isolates (a plant protein), others yield concentrates with a 40 to 45 per cent protein level, and another process creates pea flour, said Bacon. But the list of specific products and their uses is long and getting longer, he said. “What we need to do is just get rid of the idea that you just grind it and it’s ready. We want to look at this continuum of whole peas, split peas, pea flour, pea concentrates, and pea isolates.” Milling is a dry process, while the production of isolates is a wet process, and that’s where major dollars come in. The cost of a spray dryer in isolate production is about $25 million. “We have various levels of investment, various levels of the price of ingredients, but we have this continuum of demand that we’re looking to address for all the levels that we’ve talked about,” said Bacon. The demand is indeed varied. More and more consumers want the health benefits associated with plant protein while food manufacturers are increasingly interested in high-protein and high-fibre ingredients; protein sources free of allergens associated with soy, dairy, and wheat; and GMO-free ingredients. And this is not just a North American phenomenon, but a global one, said Bacon. On a recent trade mission to China, Alberta farmer and Pulse Canada director Allison Ammeter and Leanne Fischbuch, exec-

“Non-traditional applications in food products are the reason why I’m very confident in the pulse industry long term.” Gord Bacon

utive director of Alberta Pulse Growers, visited facilities that produce isolates and are developing new ways to incorporate pea flour into noodles, he said. “People are looking to reformulate and higher-protein and higher-fibre levels,” said Bacon. The Canadian Prairies will be a “hot spot” for pulse processing, predicted Hall. Not only are farmers here able to produce both high quality and a consistent supply of pulses, but “Canada is a good place to invest in terms of security, political stability, those kinds of things,” he said. “So it looks like the Canadian Prairies will be a magnet for this type of processing. It’s looking pretty positive — similar to the canola story. Go back over the last couple of decades when a first plant was built and then a second, and now half of the canola is crushed on the Prairies and the other half is exported bulk. “I think pulses are on the same journey, but it’s ramped up in terms of speed.” Even the plants already being constructed will make a difference, said Bacon. “The key to price stability is a more diversified market base,” he said. “You can make an argument that even small improvements in a market base dampen price swings to a significant level.” If Prairie farmers can make a decent return, there’s no doubt they will grow more pulses because the crop works well in a rotation, breaking the disease and pest cycles in canola and wheat, said Hall. However, becoming adept at growing pulses comes with a learning curve too, he added, pointing to disease issues in particular. While root rot gets much of the attention, pulses can be attacked by a host of soil-borne fungi that are often described as ‘a complex of root pathogens.’ “Pulses are a funny animal,” noted Hall. “If you grow too much, you have diseases or pest pressures.” But new pulse varieties with better yield and harvestability continue to come out and when coupled with rising demand, any drop in acreage will be short lived, he said. “Overall, pulse crops are in that five- to six-million-acre range, and that could well go to 10 (million),” he said. akienlen@fbcpublishing.com glenn.cheater@fbcpublishing.com

ignition source (lightning, downed power lines, or careless humans), and hot, dry, windy weather. “If you get all three, you get fire,” said Flannigan, who is also director of the Western Partnership for Wildland Fire Science. “Once the fire is up and running, it’s all about the amount of fuel you have and what the weather is like.” And as temperatures increase, all three ingredients are easier to come by, he said. First, warmer temperatures mean a longer fire season. “In Alberta now, we can see fire any month of the year,” said Flannigan, pointing to fire near Granum (northwest of Lethbridge) that burned through 54,000 acres in the middle of December 1997 as an example. “In southern Alberta, you can have major fires any month of the year as long as there’s no snow. And there’s not a heck of a lot of snow in southern Alberta right now.” Secondly, the warmer it gets, the more often lightning will strike. “This may play a lesser role for people on farmland, but lightning can and does start fires.” And warmer temperatures mean the atmosphere gets better at “sucking the moisture out of vegetation” through evapotranspiration. “Unless there’s precipitation, fuels will be drier, and if the fuels are drier, it’s easier for fires to start and spread,” said Flannigan.

Lessening the threat

But there are things that can be done to protect farms and communities as the incidence of wildfires increases in Western Canada, he said. “For many farming areas, it’s mostly people that cause fires. And the thing about peoplecaused fires is that they’re all preventable. “We can’t do anything about lightning, but we sure can do things about human-caused fires.” In a lot of cases, wildfires in the Prairies burn through dry stubble or grass.” That’s what happened in many parts of B.C.’s interior this summer, he said. “In B.C., a lot of the valleys aren’t treed. They have crops,

Mike Flannigan and they burned horribly. Because it was a wet winter, there was a perception that fires weren’t going to be a problem, but in many regions — especially those with farmland — you can go from wet to raging fire within a week. “If you have a week of really warm, hot, dry, windy weather, you can have a fire situation. It doesn’t matter how wet the winter or spring was.” Green plants don’t burn very well, he said, so farms are most at risk in the early spring and late fall. “For many farms, fire risk is in the spring after the snow goes, or in the fall after things have cured,” said Flannigan. “We can’t do much about dayto-day weather. We can’t do anything about lightning. But we can do something about the fuels.” Where there are fields of dry grass, crops, or stubble, producers in at-risk regions should reduce the amount of available fuel by cutting grass, removing crops and debris, and tilling the perimeter of fields to create a firebreak.

“If you turn the soil over, it’s not going to spread. Dirt doesn’t burn.” Cattle producers should also keep an eye on feed storage. Fires can start quickly in stored hay due to heating, so bales and other feed sources should be stored properly and at the right moisture levels. But ultimately, producers need to show wildfires the respect they deserve, which often isn’t the case with smaller grass fires, said Flannigan. “These grass fires can be extremely dangerous,” said Flannigan. “The flames may not be as large or intense as those in Fort McMurray, where we saw just a wall of flames. These flames might be a metre (tall), and you think, ‘Hey, that’s nothing. I can deal with this.’ “No. These fires can be deadly.” For more information on how to protect your farm or ranch from fire, visit www. firesmartcanada.ca. jennifer.blair@fbcpublishing.com

“We’re seeing more extreme fire weather. And we expect to see more in the future.” Mike Flannigan

Grass fires are becoming more common and farmers need to recognize the threat, says a wildfire expert at the University of Alberta. PHOTO: THINKSTOCK

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Consumers want to know what you’re doing on the farm Whether it’s boomers or millennials, shoppers increasingly buy from companies that are transparent about food sourcing BY LAURA RANCE

Editorial Director/Calgary

T Amazon’s purchase of Whole Foods sent shock waves through the food retail sector because it combines Amazon’s e-commerce muscle with Whole Foods’ strong bond with consumers worried about how their food is produced. photo: REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

he $118-billion retail food sector in Canada is becoming increasingly fragmented but it still shares one thing in common: a commitment to trust and transparency, says a retail food expert.

That has repercussions that trace through the value chain all the way to the farm, John F.T. Scott said at the recent GrowCanada conference. “Retailers are trying to make sure that whatever products are in their stores can be traced all the way back,” said Scott, an economist who is a food industry consultant and chair of the Canadian Agri Policy Institute’s board of directors. “You can’t underestimate the value of this and the comfort it gives to the consumer,” he said as he showed an advertisement by a major fast-food chain that depicts the farmers who produced the food. He noted Walmart set the stage a year ago when it announced it was entering a new era of “trust and transparency” as a customer commitment and that would be a “point of differentiation” for the firm.

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Traditionally, the retail food sector was differentiated along the lines of quality, quantity, and its distribution. Nowadays, retailers across the board want to know where the food came from, the ethics of the production system, the food’s health attributes, and whether it was produced sustainably before they agree to allocate shelf space. “You need to be able to answer those questions about your products,” he said.

Changing landscape

The decision by online giant Amazon to purchase Whole Foods sent shock waves through the food retail sector, but it was only the latest development in an increasingly fragmented marketplace, he said. More services are focused on the convenience of online shopping, such as Amazon’s “click and collect” service, through which customers order online and pick up their order on the way home. Walmart is testing a “scan as you go” service, allowing the shopper to scan the products they are putting into their grocery cart as they move through the store and then simply pay on the way out. One east coast retailer will not only deliver to its

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customers, it puts the food right into the fridge for them. Eighty per cent of the food sold is through five companies in Canada, and 88 per cent comes from seven, he said. However, those companies distribute through smaller subsidiaries and the connection to the parent company isn’t necessarily obvious to the consumer. So-called “food discounters” such as Walmart and NoFrills, currently sell 53 per cent of the groceries purchased in Canada. There is a middle tier of traditional grocers such as Sobeys and there are premium grocers that offer specialty foods and which are heavily invested in retail food services such as ready-to-eat foods. Along the sides are food stores such as Costco, which are set up to be a “destination” experience and then there are outlets such as Shoppers Drug Mart, which are increasingly stocking food tailored to serving specific markets and demographics. The availability may differ with the location. Suppliers need to position their products according to the interests of each market tier. “If you want to sell products to these people, you can’t use the same strategy,” Scott said. “Each one appeals to a different psyche.” Consumers are also becoming more fragmented in how they shop. Many households choose to buy from discount suppliers for their pantry goods but will spend the money they save shopping in specialty markets for high-end foods.

journey matters to its customer base. Trustworthiness is no longer assumed. One consumer survey found that 62 per cent of shoppers sought information on sustainable practices within the past three months, he noted. Many companies, including General Mills, have started to work directly with farmers to identify sustainable practices and document their use. The question for farmers of course, is who pays? Transparency implies documentation, which means more paperwork. And many practices considered more “sustainable” by the consuming public such as improved animal welfare or protecting wildlife habitat are costly to implement and maintain. Cargill is currently working with cattle producers and the industry’s traceability network to determine whether a production system verified as sustainable can capture a premium in the marketplace. The emerging scenario in the not-too-distant future, however, is that being transparent, traceable and trustworthy may simply be the price of market access. laura@fbcpublishing.com

Farmers harder hit by opioid crisis than rest of rural U.S. The surprising results come from a farm organization survey conducted recently BY KARL PLUME Reuters

he opioid crisis in the United States is impacting farm and ranch families more acutely than their rural neighbours, according to a new survey by the American Farm Bureau Federation and the National Farmers Union. About three-quarters of farmers and ranchers surveyed said a family member, someone they know, or they themselves have taken an illegal opioid or are dealing with addiction. That compares with 45 per cent of the rural population as a whole, according to a recent online poll of 2,201 adults living in rural areas throughout the United States. The opioid crisis, driven by addiction to prescription pain-

“Opioids have been too easy to come by and too easy to become addicted to.” Zippy Duvall

killers and drugs like heroin and fentanyl, played a role in more than 33,000 U.S. deaths in 2015, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “Opioids have been too easy to come by and too easy to become addicted to,” said farm bureau president Zippy Duvall, who called the results “heartbreaking.” The group did not examine why the epidemic is disproportionately impacting its members,

but government data shows that, for farmers, rates of work-related injuries that may be treated with painkillers far outpace those in most other U.S. occupations. Three in four farmers and ranchers said it would be easy for them or someone in their community to get a large amount of prescription opioids without a prescription, the poll found. Just 46 per cent of rural adults as a whole said the same.

Different expectations

Demographics such as the aging baby boomers and the millennial generation are both important drivers for food retailers. The boomers will spare no expense ensuring their grandchildren have healthy food. Meanwhile, the millennial generation works hard, but demands a work-life balance that older generations find hard to fathom. However, Scott had a message for primary producers who often complain that retailers aren’t doing enough to defend their production practices with consumers. Retailers don’t see themselves as advocates for farmers; they are there to serve consumer interests, he said. Natural, and organic foods rank No. 1 and 2 for profitability in food retailing, he said. He predicted the next big wave would be a shift from animal protein to vegetarian options. “Consumers are not there yet, but I can guarantee you the retailers are looking at this very carefully,” he said. The need to demonstrate trustworthiness is not just affecting how retailers operate. Processors such as the food-processing giant General Mills view transparency in their supply chains as key to meeting their sustainability commitments to consumers of their products.

Moving target

Jay Watson, General Mills’ sourcing sustainability manager, told the Farm Forum event that transparency “is the currency of trust,” as companies like his attempt to meet consumer demands for foods that taste good but also meet a growing list of value-based criteria. “It’s not about science, it’s about values,” Watson said. “Facts don’t persuade people, people persuade people.” What people mean when they say they want “sustainability” is a moving target, he said. But it’s clear to companies like his that committing to continuous improvement on environmental stewardship throughout its supply chain, and documenting that

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Russia to boost grain transport subsidies

China deal boosts beef and pork

Russia will spend $43 million in grain transportation subsidies to help to speed exports in 2018. The money will be used to subsidize exporters, not grain producers, said a deputy ag minister. In October, the European Union complained to the World Trade Organization that it had learned Russia planned to offer $65.6 million in discounts on railway shipments of exported grain originating from seven regions. When asked how this was compatible with the commitment of WTO members to eliminate ag export subsidies, Russia said the discounts had limited geographical coverage and would have a modest effect. Exports are running 30 per cent ahead of last year’s pace and Russia expects to export 45 million tonnes of grain in the 2017-18 marketing year. — Reuters

Exporters of Canadian beef and pork are set to get expanded access to the “massive” Chinese market through a new bilateral pilot project. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang recently agreed to a series of joint initiatives, including “a pilot project for the export of Canadian chilled beef and pork.” The countries also agreed to expand market access for Canadian frozen bone-in beef. The Canadian Meat Council predicts the deals could boost exports to China by up to $100 million for pork and up to $125 million for beef. — Staff

Canola hovers rangebound despite StatsCan report The global supply picture is dragging on wheat futures By Dave Sims

CE Futures Canada canola contracts were pressured by a bearish Statistics Canada report during the week ended Dec. 8, but managed to stay within their recently established technical range. For the most part, the dominant January contract hovered somewhere between $505 and $510 per tonne. Futures received some support from the Canadian dollar, which was at 79.11 U.S. cents on Tuesday, but dropped to 77.71 U.S. cents on Friday morning. That downward action made canola more attractive to domestic crushers and foreign buyers. The biggest impact on canola was felt on the day when Statistics Canada released its final production estimates for the year. The agency pegged canola production at 21.3 million tonnes for 2017-18. That amount exceeded analysts’ estimates and surpassed last year’s 19.6-million-tonne crop, which was a record at the time. Up to now, the industry had been concerned that a shortfall in production would lead to serious shortages of

canola in the system. The stockpiles may still be on the low side but it appears the levers and mechanisms available to the canola industry should be enough to keep adequate supplies on hand until the new crop is ready to be sold. The report also proved the dry conditions felt in Alberta and western Saskatchewan this summer weren’t enough to damage yields as many had feared. Canola typically tends to drift lower after the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday, so there is some reason to think it may start to look for loftier territory on the charts. However, vegetable oil, South American weather and the Canadian dollar will likely continue to be the main drivers of the commodity in the near future. In the U.S., soybean futures dropped below major support at the US$10 level. The market had a brief run higher earlier in the week due to concerns over excess dryness in Argentina. Ideas that regulatory inspections in China will delay exports to the Asian country also supported the market. However, traders took profits near the end of the week and the market found itself well below technical support levels by Dec. 8.

Corn futures continued to chop around the US$3.50 mark, with support coming from technical buying and South American weather news. Planting in Argentina is behind schedule and some cornfields may not get planted at all. Fund selling dragged on prices. Wheat futures on the Chicago Board of Trade suffered losses over the week ended Dec. 8. The front-month January contract fell roughly 15 U.S. cents a

bushel due to the growing glut of wheat on the world market. Wheat futures drew some support from heavy rains in Australia, which damaged some of that country’s crop. Wheat prices in Kansas City and Minneapolis were also dragged lower. Dave Sims writes for Commodity News Service Canada, a Winnipeg company specializing in grain and commodity market reporting.

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Prairie wheat bids fall along with U.S. futures MGEX March spring wheat futures dropped 20.25 U.S. cents on the week BY ASHLEY ROBINSON CNS Canada

ard red spring wheat bids in Western Canada fell for the week ended Dec. 8, as U.S. futures contracts fell as well. Depending on the location, average Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS, 13.5 per cent protein) wheat prices were down by about $3-$8 per tonne in some areas of Western Canada, according to price quotes from a cross-section of delivery points compiled by PDQ (Price and Data Quotes). Average prices ranged from about $230 per tonne in western Manitoba to as high as $252 in southern Alberta. Quoted basis levels varied from location to location, but fell slightly to range from about $5 to $27 per tonne above the futures, when using the grain company methodology of quoting the basis as the difference between U.S. dollar-denominated futures and Canadian dollar cash bids.

Average (CWRS) prices ranged from about $230 per tonne in western Manitoba to as high as $252 in southern Alberta.

When accounting for currency exchange rates by adjusting Canadian prices to U.S. dollars, CWRS bids ranged from US$179 to US$196 per tonne, which was down on a U.S. dollar basis on the week. That would put the currency-adjusted basis levels at about US$29-$46 below the futures. Looking at it the other way around, if the Minneapolis futures are converted to Cana-

photo: thinkstock dian dollars, CWRS basis levels across Western Canada range from $48 to $60 below the futures.

Canada Prairie Spring Red (CPSR) wheat bids were anywhere from $7 to $8 lower. Prices across the Prairies ranged

from $166 per tonne in southeastern Saskatchewan to $186 per tonne in southern Alberta. Average durum prices fell $1-$6 per tonne across Western Canada, with bids ranging from about $268 to $275 per tonne. The March spring wheat contract in Minneapolis, off of which most CWRS contracts are based, was quoted Dec. 8 at US$6.1125 per bushel, down 20.25 U.S. cents from the previous week. Kansas City hard red winter wheat futures, traded in Chicago, are more closely linked to CPSR in Canada. The March K.C. wheat contract was quoted at US$4.18 per bushel on Dec. 8, down 19.5 U.S. cents compared to the previous week. The March Chicago Board of Trade soft wheat contract settled at US$4.19 on Dec. 8, down 19.5 U.S. cents on the week. The Canadian dollar settled Dec. 8 at 77.76 U.S. cents, down about three-quarters of a cent compared to the previous week.

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Wooden dams and river jams: U.S. strains to ship record grains In a story familiar to Prairie farmers, the U.S. grain-handling system is creaking under a heavy load By Tom Polansek and Karl Plume REUTERS

merica’s worst traffic jam this fall occurred on the Ohio River, where a line of about 50 miles of boats hauling grains and other products turned into a water-borne parking lot, as ship captains waited for the river to reopen. Such delays are worsening on the nation’s waterways, which are critical to commerce for the United States, the largest grain exporter in the world. Of the country’s $40 billion in annual grain and soybean exports, about 60 per cent is moved by barges on rivers, including the Ohio. The shutdown, caused by worn or missing sections of a dam, snarled traffic from early September into early November through Locks and Dam No. 52 near Paducah, Kentucky. It was the second shutdown in two months at No. 52, which is among the country’s busiest locks with about $22 billion (all figures U.S. funds) a year of commodities flowing through it. The lock, which has been earmarked for replacement by the Army Corps of Engineers for three decades, is one of many choke points along 25,000 miles of waterways used to transport everything from grains to consumer goods to coal. It is a system increasingly under strain. Surging shipments of soybeans and corn — due to record harvests — are overwhelming parts of the antiquated network and causing more frequent and severe backups, according to interviews with farmers, shippers, grains merchants and barge operators. Reverberations have cut across the U.S. supply chain, with the delays bumping up grain prices at export terminals along the Gulf Coast, opening up an advantage for global competitors such as Brazil. Most of the country’s 239 locks have exceeded their half-century design lives, and nearly half the vessels that use the nation’s inland waterways now experience delays, according to the American Society of Civil Engineers. The average delay per lock has nearly doubled on the waterways since the beginning of the century, rising to 121 minutes in 2014 from 64 minutes in 2000, the group said. One study said a major lock failure in the Midwest could cost shippers $1.5 billion per year in added costs and overwhelm existing rail and road capacity. Every barge can hold as much grain as 16 rail cars or 70 trucks.

Swollen stocks

The delays here and elsewhere are boosting prices for key goods including soybeans, and eating away at the nation’s competitive edge against rival exporters like Brazil. U.S. soybean export prices normally drop in the autumn, as

Crumbling river infrastructure is putting pressure on the ability of the U.S. to meet grain market demand. PHOTO: REUTERS newly harvested supplies flood the market. But the delays caused prices to rise, making it harder for the U.S. to compete with Brazil. In mid-August, the price of soybeans loaded for export at U.S. Gulf Coast terminals was about $14 per tonne below the cost of soybeans loaded at Brazil’s Paranagua port, according to industry data. By mid-November, the U.S. advantage had been cut to less than $4 per tonne. Brazil’s soybeans have a higher protein content, and therefore attract a premium. Top soy importer China is expected to buy twice as many soybeans from Brazil in the fourth quarter as it did last year, much of it at the expense of U.S. shipments. Export markets are key for farmers and grain processors due to rising crop yields. In the past two decades, U.S. corn output has outpaced domestic use by 20 per cent, and soybeans by more than 70 per cent. “Being near the river used to be an advantage, but now having to wait on dams and infrastructure is more of a liability to farmers,” said Marc Bremer, a farmer in Metropolis, Illinois. Bremer sells most of his corn and soybeans to facilities known as elevators, which receive and store grain and load barges on the Ohio River. This autumn,

“Being near the river used to be an advantage, but now having to wait on dams and infrastructure is more of a liability to farmers.” Marc Bremer

he lost up to $30,000 in revenue when prices tumbled because disruptions caused crop stockpiles to swell at these facilities. He said he may delay buying new farm equipment as a result. The log-jams hit local grain buyers — the elevators — that cut bids on crops to the lowest levels since the Port of New Orleans was shuttered by Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Elevators, including those owned by Bunge, Cargill and Archer Daniels Midland, typically fill barges with corn and soybeans en route to the Gulf of Mexico. But the backup meant they were unable to ship out supplies — overwhelming their storage, too.

‘Hidden cost’

Along the river in Shawneetown, Illinois, Bunge piled soybeans outside on the ground, putting them at risk of damage from

rain or animals, because the elevator’s bins were full due to the backlog, local farmers said. An employee of Bunge’s elevator said it took this step because of “market conditions.” Randy Anderson, a farmer from Galatia, Illinois, said he was told to hold back pre-arranged deliveries of crops to the Bunge elevator. Instead, he was forced to take time away from harvesting to load the crops into his own storage bins. “That could have been time I could have been in the field,” he said. “That’s a hidden cost.” The effect was also felt by shipping companies, which make more money the more trips their barges make. Barge operator Campbell Transportation Company of Pittsburgh estimated a loss of $1 million in revenue in September and October because of the delays. “This was the difference

between a small profit and a big loss,” said Peter Stephaich, Campbell chief executive. Replacing Locks and Dam No. 52 and nearby No. 53 on the Ohio River has been on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ to-do list for about 30 years, even as its backlog of other projects has grown. Known as the Olmsted Locks and Dam, the replacement is set to finally be completed next year. Its cost has risen to about $3 billion from an original estimate of $775 million. In the meantime, the shortterm work to fix the dam continues. Divers working in pitchblack water needed a week to repair the largest hole in the 90-year-old dam, one of the last on the river made of wooden slats. Repairs to three other worn and corroded sections may be completed this month. For the seven-man crew of the Oliver C. Shearer, one of 70 towboats hauling hundreds of barges carrying goods, the delay at Locks and Dam No. 52 meant killing time. But there was only so much paperwork, repairs, or waxing the checkerboard floor of the vessel that the crew could do. “You start beating your head against the wall,” Michael McCloud, the boat’s captain, said in October as he looked out at idle barges on the Ohio River from the vessel’s bridge.

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DECEMBER 18, 2017 • ALBERTAFARMEXPRESS.CA

Charlie Christie new ABP chair

TB investigation nearly complete

Charlie Christie of Trochu is the new chair of Alberta Beef Producers. Christie has previously served for many years on the board, including as finance chair. Kelly Fraser (Red Deer County) is the new vice-chair while Melanie Wowk (Beauvallon) is the new finance chair. Bob Lowe of Nanton has a one-year term as past chair. Other members of the 2018 board are Garth Porteous (Bow Island), Sheila Hillmer (Del Bonita), Chris Israelson (Didsbury), Jesse Williams (Hanna), Tim Sekura (Rocky Rapids), Colin Campbell (Bon Accord), John MacArthur (Fairview), Brad Osadczuk (Jenner), Fred Lozeman (Claresholm), Cathy Sharp (Lacombe), Assar Grinde (Bluffton), Ken Stanley (Westlock), and Tim Smith (Coronation). — ABP

The bovine tuberculosis investigation in southeastern Alberta is wrapping up. Six positive cases were found in one herd after TB was detected in September 2016. Since then about 800 culture results have all come back negative, Dr. Rick James-Davies (the CFIA official in charge of the investigation) said at Alberta Beef Producers’ recent AGM. Approximately 11,500 animals were destroyed with compensation and 17,500 animals released from quarantine. Testing is expected to be completed by Christmas and all lab results should be available by the end of January, James-Davies said. — ABP Grass Routes newsletter

World’s first verified sustainable beef plan is ready to roll It’s taken two years of work and looks much like McDonald’s pilot, but its creators say it’s a historic step forward BY ALEXIS KIENLEN

“It’s not only a Canadian program, it’s the first in the world, so we’re really excited to be launching it.”

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fter two years of consultations and review, the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef has rolled out the official list of procedures and standards for producing beef in a humane, environmentally friendly way. And while the Certified Sustainable Beef Framework looks a lot like the one developed for McDonald’s 2014 pilot project, its launch is historic, said the roundtable’s executive director. “If there’s a retail, food service, or consumer product that has this type of sustainability messaging or assurance that goes along with it, we now have a Canadian program,” Fawn Jackson said after the unveiling at the Western Canadian Soil Health and Grazing Conference earlier this month. “It’s not only a Canadian program, it’s the first in the world, so we’re really excited to be launching it.” She compared it to Earls Restaurants’ highly controversial beef-marketing campaign last year, when the company said it would only use “certified humane” beef. That created a furor because the restaurant chain initially said it couldn’t find enough Canadian beef that qualified and had to source most of it from the U.S. Canadian beef produced under the framework will be able to make the same claim, said Jackson. This month’s launch was for producers, with a consumerfocused campaign planned for early in the new year. Eventually, beef raised and processed under the framework will be eligible to use a logo — which is still being developed — that certifies it was produced according to an extensive list of guidelines dealing with things such as how cattle are raised and treated, how the environment is protected, and what’s being done in areas such as workplace safety and producing better-quality beef. “If we’re going to put some-

Fawn Jackson

Having a set of measurable procedures and standards for sustainable beef makes Canada a global leader in the production of humane, environmentally friendly beef, says Fawn Jackson, executive director of the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef. PHOTO: ALEXIS KIENLEN thing on a package, we need to make sure that it means something on the ground and avoid duplicating efforts,” said Jackson. “We want to support consumers (who want) sustainably sourced beef and support the understanding of sustainable beef production in Canada.” The logo will attest that producers, backgrounders, feedlots, and processors have adhered to a long list of standards — called indicators — based on the five principles of sustainable beef developed by the Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef several years ago. While detailed and extensive, the indicators reflect the best practices followed by most cattle producers, said Jackson. The two years of consultations and testing was aimed at ensuring they don’t bury ranchers under a mountain of paperwork. The Canadian roundtable set up three committees — one reviewing indicators, another on verification, and a third dealing with marketing and communications — that had 70 members in all. The verification group held four rounds of public consultation (which

attracted 250 responses) and the indicators committee reviewed pilots on 21 beef operations across the country. Along with fleshing out the certification process, the roundtable also went beyond the scope of McDonald’s pilot by detailing items such as requirements for choosing and certifying auditors, where records are kept, and the chain of custody requirements for both cattle and beef. “Our mission was to drive the recognition and advancement of beef sustainability in Canada, with understanding to provide a world-class operation level certification program,” said Jackson, adding a report released last year confirmed Canadian ranchers are ranked as global leaders in sustainable beef production. The standards are outcome based, which means it’s not the process but measurable results that count. “This is a new approach, so it was a little harder for the indicator committee to tackle this, but I think it did a good job,” said Jackson. While some of the indicators — such as air quality or carbon

capture — can’t be precisely measured in practical terms, every one of the dozens of protocols will be given a score, ranging from 0 to 4. A score of 1 (also called Achievement) is the minimum standard and auditing will be conducted over a five-year cycle. The first year is a full audit, followed by a partial records assessment, and then three self-assessments. “After the first audit, the certification body will assess the risk and put you in the risk categories,” said Monica Hadarits, the roundtable’s director of programs and verifications. The program won’t require producers to do a lot of new things, said Jackson, adding she is confident they can meet the standard. Cattle will be tracked through the supply chain in order to be able to qualify under the program. This will be done by certifiers who have applied to the program, including Verified Beef Production Plus (VBP+) and Where Food Comes From, an independent third-party auditor. Each province will set its own fees. Alberta cow-calf producers will pay $650 for the initial audit and the rest of the fiveyear cycle, while feedlot operations will pay $850. What’s not known is whether all of this will put more money in the pockets of ranchers who decide to join the program (which is entirely voluntary). “Right now, there is no guarantee of anything financially,” said Page Stuart, a representa-

tive of the Alberta Cattle Feeders Association on the roundtable’s board. “We do know that customers want to know what we do and that we’re engaged in responsible beef production.” And it will be awhile before packages of beef or menus will bear a certified sustainable beef logo. “Right now, there’s a mass balance approach. It’s about the per cent of product that comes from sustainable sources, not creating a differentiated product,” said Emily Murray, another board member and general manager of Cargill’s plant in Spruce Grove that makes McDonald’s beef patties. During its pilot, the fast-food giant could only say that a portion of the beef in a Big Mac came from cows raised and processed in a verified sustainable manner. That path will also be followed under the framework. Once it’s up and running, a global certification process called ISEAL will be used to track how much beef is being produced under the roundtable’s process. (This same process is used, for example, to estimate how much recycled content is in a paper or cardboard product.) But there’s also an effort to produce a separate line of certified sustainable beef — and possibly make money off it. Cargill is participating in a “Canadian Beef Sustainability Acceleration” pilot in which producers enrol in VBP+ and their cattle are tracked by BIXS (Beef InfoXchange System). Loblaw, McDonald’s Canada, and Cara Operations’ Swiss Chalet chain are funding that pilot and the hope is that it will lead to certified beef products that command higher prices, with some of those premiums going to participating ranchers. To learn more about the Certified Sustainable Beef Framework or to become verified, producers should contact their VBP+ group or go to www. crsbcertifiedsustainablebeef.ca. akienlen@fbcpublishing.com

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Even the overview of protocols set out in the Certified Sustainable Beef Framework runs nearly 60 pages. But here are a few of the ‘indicators’ for cattle producers from the five areas that the framework covers:

Natural Resources

One of the goals is to maintain or enhance water quality. To score 1 (a.k.a. Achievement level), riparian areas and wetlands must be monitored and managed while potential sources of contamination must be identified and mitigated. Having grazing and nutrient management plans merits a 2 (or Innovation) while documenting what happens when cattle are on pasture, reviewing that information, and periodically updating the plans gives a score of 3 (Excellence). Other indicators in this area cover soil health, carbon sequestration, air quality in barns, and maintaining habitat for wildlife.

Cattle groups propose new grazing fee structure Fees have been frozen for more than two decades but revamping the system has proven to be complicated Western Stock Growers’ Association

After years of discussions, and controversy, cattle groups in the province have put forward a proposal on a new fee structure for grazing leases. “The proposed public land grazing framework addresses long-standing concerns over the calculation of grazing lease rental rates, implements a fair and transparent system, recognizes the real value of the lease, and addresses issues with media perception and continued market access,” Western Stock Growers’ Association states on its website. Producers are urged to review the proposal and provide feedback. Below is a summary of the proposal. This document, an FAQ, a cost survey done by MNP in 2016, and other background material can be found at www.wsga.ca. (Click on the ‘Grazing Lease Rental Rate Review’ link on the right side of the home page.)

razing lease rental rates and assignment fees in Alberta have been frozen since 1994 following concerns raised by both government and the beef industry about how grazing disposition rental rates and assignment fees were calculated. The fees were frozen until a review could be completed. In April 2009, beef industry stakeholders worked together and submitted a proposal to government to update the grazing lease rates. This report was shelved and never acted upon. Since then, WSGA has requested of government to revisit this proposal. In late 2013 Alberta Environment and Parks made the decision to undertake a review of the grazing lease rental rate and assignment system with the intent to implement a new framework. A working group consisting of representatives from Western Stock Growers’ Association, Alberta Grazing Leaseholders Association, the Alberta

Beef Producers, and the Northern Alberta Grazing Leaseholders Association met several times to consult with government on the creation of a new framework for rental rates and assignment fees. Two things came of this consultation: 1) a new third-party lease cost survey would be initiated to better understand the current costs of running a lease; and 2) a new proposal for rental rates and assignment fees would be drawn up and submitted to government. The lease cost survey was conducted by MNP in spring 2016. It was designed to determine the actual and in-kind costs of holding grazing leases, specifically to identify the “in-kind” part of the fees paid by the industry for grazing cattle on public lands. The final report was just submitted. Now that the lease cost study is complete, Alberta Environment and Parks will proceed with submitting the new proposal to government and get the ball rolling

on these changes. It will not be a quick process given that there has to be legislative changes. The basic components of the proposed new Royalty Rate are: • Elimination of assignment fees across the province. These range from $100 per acre in the south to $5 per acre in the north. Government agreed it was nothing but a tax. • R oyalty based on a grasser model where the leaseholder buys a 650-pound (animal) in the spring and sells a 950pound (animal) in the fall. The profit margin is calculated after deducting the agreed-on costs as well as a seven per cent profit over and above the cost of production. • The province would be divided into two zones, the dividing line being Highway 16. There was acknowledgment that there could potentially be some additional costs operating in the north, so a bit lower rent was justified.

Animal Health and Welfare Many of the indicators in this area come directly from the Beef Code of Practice, with higher scores given to operations that go beyond basic requirements and implement a greater number of recommended practices. This is, by far, the longest section of the summary.

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People and the Community This section deals with creating a safe workplace where everyone (including family members) are “treated with equity and respect in all instances.” Ensuring workers have the knowledge and equipment to safely do their job merits a 1 while having a formal and documented health and safety program that includes risk assessment and training earns a 3.

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An operation unable to get at least a 1 for these indicators has some serious issues. For example, a 0 is given for “knowingly shipping cattle that will end up immediately at slaughter prior to the completion of drug withdrawal time or with broken needles without notifying (the) next owner.” To get a 1 on the beef quality indicator, a producer only has to “be aware of the factors that influence quality beef.” Those operations that actually employ practices that improve meat quality get a 2 while documenting those efforts earns a score of 3.

Efficiency and Innovation

This covers topics such as recycling and waste management, energy efficiency, and crop inputs. The complete summary for beef production as well as other overviews for processors, auditors, and certification bodies can be found at www. csbcertifiedsustainablebeef. ca (see links at the bottom of the home page).

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There’s a simple solution to the increase of clostridial cases Vaccines for the clostridial diseases are the cheapest on the market, but often aren’t given By Roy Lewis DVM

here has definitely been a trend upwards of the various forms of clostridial disease seen primarily inside housed dairy cattle. This article will explore how it is possible for these cases to occur and how there are still an alarming number of dairy and beef producers who don’t vaccinate, vaccinate sporadically, or forget about booster vaccinating. Since vaccines for the clostridial diseases are, overall, the cheapest on the market, it behooves us to remember to vaccinate and develop a routine vaccination protocol with your veterinarian. The choice of vaccine may vary slightly from area to area, depending on the clostridial organisms prevalent in your region. Clostridial organisms are sporeproducing bacteria that live in the soil and can last for decades (50 years plus). The spores are frequently ingested, and often bruising, liver damage, and a myriad of other problems can trigger a clinical case. Survival, even with vigorous treatment, is very rare. Vaccination with the multivalent clostridial vaccines (up to a nineway is approved in Canada for beef and dairy cattle) is quite protective if done according to label directions. Dairies also get the sporadic hemorrhagic bowel syndrome (also called jejunal hemorrhagic syndrome) in which Clostridium perfringens A is thought to be involved. Unfortunately there is no vaccine licensed in Canada, but some dairy producers are bringing in a vaccine specifically for this condition under an EDR (emergency drug release). In Ontario, there has been a growing number of clostridial disease cases, primarily caused by Clostridium septicum and Clostridium chauvei, showing up in dairy cattle. Every year there are a number of outbreaks occurring in

photo: thinkstock calves at pasture in Canada, so we know it is in the soil in abundance in some locations. So how is soil from the fields getting into dairy barns? First off, if heifers are pastured at any time in their life, exposure is possible. Secondly, baled hay often can contain dirt thrown up by pickups and if pocket gophers are present they drag up lots of soil to the surface.

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A prominent veterinarian, Dr. Mac Littlejohn of the Kirkton & St. Mary’s veterinary group in Ontario, has said that since the advent of disc bines (versus sickle haybines), he has seen an increased incidence — most likely from more dirt getting thrown into the swath. Disc bines have many advantages over sickle mowers, so this is no means a negative on them. The bottom line is one must vaccinate dairy cattle — plain and simple. Any type of excavating or dirt being brought in by farm equipment or other vehicles on the tires has the possibility of containing clostridial spores. It is often a critical mass of spores that is necessary before we see clinical disease (that with most of these organisms, leads to sudden death). An autopsy by your veterinarian is necessary to confirm it. This is why it is also imperative to have sudden deaths and other deaths autopsied. We need the sample for BSE submission, but most importantly we need to find out the actual cause of death. This also helps us in our vaccination decisions. Dairymen or dairywomen these days use more synchronization programs such as Ov-sync or Cosync that require GnRh and prostaglandin shots to complete. On the label of all prostaglandins, there is a warning of the rare possibility of the bruising created by the administration of the prostaglandin initiating a clostridial myositis. These can occur in almost outbreak form in naive dairy cattle. Years ago, veterinarians would recommend boostering your clostridial coverage every five years or

Clostridial vaccines continue to be cheap insurance and with intestinal clostridium perfringens showing up, it pays to vaccinate.

so. But now with the increasing incidence of clostridial redwater deaths in the West and concentrated pockets of clostridial spores in some pastures across Canada, mature cows are often done yearly — and in some cases, twice yearly where redwater is prevalent. Clostridial vaccines continue to be cheap insurance and with intestinal clostridium perfringens showing up, it pays to vaccinate. Have your herd veterinarian review your clostridial prevention on the farm and make sure there are no gaps in your clostridial coverage. Make sure to booster young calves at weaning and remember to do your mature cows, even if they are mainly confined inside the barn for most of their lives. In the dairy barn, some herd veterinarians booster the whole herd at once but with any vaccine given to dairy cattle a shortterm decrease in milk production is expected, so most give it at the dry-off period. The vaccine can be purchased in 10-dose size up to 125-dose size, so there is vaccine that fits all situations. Most clostridial vaccines have a dosage of two cc s.c. and

some vaccines have histophilus in them as well which may be prescribed for your calves. Let’s all vaccinate for clostridial disease and prevent the dreaded sudden death the disease causes. The clostridial vaccines are also generally approved for organic beef or milking programs, but confirm the specific vaccine first. In a rough poll I conducted of many veterinarians and herd owners, dairy cows were the most frequently missed followed by beef herd bulls. Calves are more commonly vaccinated at least once, but often the booster shot is missed or is given many months after — creating a gap between vaccines where the calves are very susceptible. With spores lasting as long as they do, the only way to prevent cases is by vaccinating. And if any vaccine gives close to 100 per cent protection, it is the clostridia vaccines if they are administered properly. But remember to booster as well. Roy Lewis practised large-animal veterinary medicine for more than 30 years and now works part time as a technical services veterinarian for Merck Animal Health.

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When pennies count, you need to get out your calculator Nutrition expert says lamb producers need to measure dollars of feed per pound of gain BY JENNIFER BLAIR AF staff / Red Deer

ome livestock producers think about saving a buck when feeding their animals. But for sheep producers, it comes down to cents. “With sheep, you’ve always got to think about costs,” said Paul Luimes, a livestock nutrition researcher at the University of Guelph. “You’ve got to look for pennies to save because there’s not a lot on them. Luckily, there’s a lot of lowhanging fruit.” That starts by zeroing in on what efficiency means. “The traditional measure of efficiency is the feed-to-gain ratio,” said Luimes, who uses about 4.5 kilograms of feed to get a kilogram of gain in his trials. “Feed-to-gain ratios are very important when feed costs are high. We need to make sure we keep them as low as possible.” Producers also need to look at their average daily gain, said Luimes, who gets about three-quarters of a pound per day in his trials. “The faster an animal grows, the more efficient it is. Animals that are taking longer to grow are less efficient,” he told attendees at the Alberta Sheep Breeders’ Association symposium in late October. “Every day a sheep spends on your farm, they’re thinking of new ways to die, so we need to get them growing fast and we need to get them out.”

“Every day a sheep spends on your farm, they’re thinking of new ways to die, so we need to get them growing fast and we need to get them out.”

“Get your hands on your animals and feel how much condition they have,” he said. “If they’re going to market too lean, that could be an issue with your customers. If they’re going too fat, that’s energetically expensive. You’re spending money you didn’t need to spend.” Luimes has experimented with several different rations. One involved adding corn silage to a mixed grain ration, and a 50 per cent mix brought the cost down by nearly half. But that was actually the most costly route. Feeding no corn silage in the ration worked out to about 70 cents per pound of gain, while feeding 25 per cent corn silage cost 69 cents per pound of gain, and 50 per cent corn silage cost about 88 cents. “In my mind, 50 per cent corn silage is way too much for lambs,” he said. “You could feed 25 per cent corn silage to your lambs. My

question would be: Why? There’s no benefit to it.” But dried distillers grains — a byproduct of ethanol production — is showing promise as a new protein source for lambs. “It’s very cheap. It’s cheaper than corn is on a per-tonne basis,” said Luimes. But unfortunately, dried distillers grains aren’t “super palatable,” so he is pelleting it. The lambs ate more of the DDGs when pelleted, but their average daily gain wasn’t any better than when the byproduct was just mixed in a ration. However, “bunk management becomes easier with a pelleted feed — so to me, pelleting is a winner,” he said. “It can be a very, very profitable way to feed lambs. If you’re feeding anything but dried distillers grains, you’re probably wasting money.” jennifer.blair@fbcpublishing.com

Grow them fast and get them out is the motto of livestock nutrition expert Paul Luimes. PHOTO: THINKSTOCK

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His key number is dollars of feed per pound of gain, which is why he’ll spend more for quality. “If you’re saying, ‘I can buy some screenings to feed really cheap,’ you’re buying a bullet to shoot your sheep with,” he said. “This diet that seems so cheap actually is a lot more expensive. It ends up costing us a lot more to get those lambs to market because we can’t do it quickly or efficiently.” A lamb puts on protein very quickly as it grows but then puts on more fat, and that metabolic change means it needs more energy in its diet. But if energy is oversupplied in the early stages of growth, it can’t convert the energy into protein as easily, so it will instead start putting on more fat. “Putting on fat early on is energetically expensive and it’s dollars-and-cents expensive because they’re not really programmed to put it on at that point,” said Luimes. An ideal protein-to-energy ratio for sheep hasn’t been established, so he urged producers to “figure it out on their own” by examining costs on their operation, and then using body condition score to gauge if they’re on the right track.

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Now there’s too much rain

Never-ending fire season the new norm

Eastern Australia has recently seen more rain than wheat producers would like and La Niña could bring more heavier-than-usual rains. But while the tropical Pacific Ocean has reached La Niña temperature levels, climate models suggest the weather event will be weak and short lived, said Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology. Australian farmers have had a tough wheatgrowing season and are set to harvest their smallest crop in a decade after severe drought earlier this year. It’s summer in Australia and while climate models suggest La Niña will persist, its effects won’t be as strong as the event was in 2010–12. — Reuters

The heavy rains that soaked southern California last winter may have only made the recent fire outbreak worse. The state suffered five years of drought before heavy rains came a year ago, which led to regrowth in trees and plants. But then the dry conditions returned and the new growth dried out, increasing the fuel load. Los Angeles received 0.11 inch (0.3 cm) of rain in October and November when it would normally see more than two inches. Fire season normally ends in November in the area around LA, but is now considered a year-round event. — Reuters

What are the odds of perfect Christmas holiday weather? It all depends on what you’re wishing for — warm, cold, or a nice blizzard that forces everyone to take a break

Table 2. Christmas (Dec. 24-26) minimum, maximum temperature and precipitation records for the Prairie provinces

BY DANIEL BEZTE

he last time we looked at the topic of “perfect Christmas weather,” the first half of December saw record-warm temperatures across the Prairies along with well-below-average snow cover. A couple of years later and we are seeing much the same thing, with record-warm temperatures across the western Prairies, along with well-below-average snow cover over much of the southern Prairies. With Christmas fast approaching the big question at this time of the year always turns to whether or not we’ll have perfect Christmas weather. But in reality, the real million-dollar question is: Just what is perfect Christmas weather? For those of you who have followed my articles, it’s no secret that my perfect Christmas weather is to have a nice big snowstorm that keeps everyone at home for a couple of days. I know that a big storm at this time of the year would cause all sorts of problems and hardships, but deep down inside, it is the idea of being stuck at home for a few days — no pressure to go anywhere because you can’t, plenty of food available, family around you, and hopefully something new to play with — that just sounds perfect to me. It makes for a perfect time to be forced to sit back and just relax and get away from all the holiday bustle. But that’s my holiday weather wish and I am sure there are others out there who would prefer no snow and record warmth, or daytime highs right around zero with great big lazy snowflakes falling, or maybe even clear skies and frigid cold! All I know is, it takes all kinds to make the world go round and what is perfect for one person is not perfect for another. According to Environment Canada, perfect Christmas weather means there is already snow on the ground and at some point during Christmas Day there is measurable snowfall. So, what are the chances of this happening somewhere across the Prairies? Table 1 shows the probability

Maximum

Minimum

Precipitation

Winnipeg Dec. 24

3.9 (1953)

-47.8 (1879)

15.2 (1929)

Dec. 25

5.4 (1999)

-40 (1879)

9.4 (1938)

Dec. 26

4.4 (2011)

-38.9 (1883)

30.5 (1916)

Brandon Dec. 24

4.4 (1953)

-41 (1983)

5.1 (1938)

Dec. 25

7.2 (1999)

-40 (1902)

15.2 (1938)

Dec. 26

4.8 (2005)

-39.4 (1891)

7.6 (1976) 9.7 (1950)

Regina Dec. 24

4 (1999)

-40.6 (1884)

Dec. 25

6.1 (1943)

-39.4 (1933)

7.1 (1959)

Dec. 26

6.1 (1898)

-39.3 (1990)

13.5 (1916) 12.7 (1938)

Saskatoon

For this issue’s map I have gone back to redoing Environment Canada’s snow depth map. The original is a black and white map that can often be very difficult to read due to a lot of overlapping data. I had to do a lot of cleaning up to try and make it readable and in the process, a fair bit of detail is lost in some regions – especially Alberta, where snow cover often changes significantly over relatively short distances. Looking at the map, snowfall amounts are very light over the southern third of the Prairies with the heaviest snow cover confined to the northern regions.

Table 1. Chances of having a white Christmas, a “perfect” Christmas and average snow depth at Christmastime across the Prairies City

Average Chance Chance Overall Snow Snow chance of now before chance of depth now depth snow on the (%, 1991- (%, 1964- a perfect (cm, 1991- before (cm, ground (%) 2009) 1982) Christmas (%) 2009) 1964-1982)

Calgary

Edmonton

100

Regina

Saskatoon

100

Winnipeg

100

of having snow on the ground for Christmas along with having snow fall during the day. Interestingly, the data is broken down into two 18-year periods (1964-82 and 1991-2009) to try and show how our winters seem to be getting warmer with less snow. Looking at this data, it seems that if you want a white Christmas, then Winnipeg is your best bet. If you want Environment Canada’s

version of a perfect Christmas, then Regina is your best bet. If your version of a perfect Christmas is to have recordbreaking warm or heck, even cold temperatures, then Table 2 has a list of the warmest, coldest, and snowiest Christmas periods on record for two major centres in each of the three Prairies provinces. These records are based on the full set of data that each of

Dec. 24

6.9 (2011)

-37.8 (1917)

Dec. 25

4.5 (1895)

-38.9 (1933)

7.6 (1922)

Dec. 26

4.4 (1928)

-41.7 (1934)

9.9 (1959)

Edmonton Dec. 24

10.4 (1999)

-41.7 (1880)

25.4 (1938)

Dec. 25

8.9 (1987)

-39.4 (1880)

17.8 (1938)

Dec. 26

10 (1999)

-38.3 (1880)

21.1 (1955)

Dec. 24

17.6 (1999)

-36.1 (1983)

5.1 (1937)

Dec. 25

14.8 (1985)

-35 (1886)

10.2 (1923)

Dec. 26

13.8 (1999)

-35.6 (1886)

10.2 (1923)

Calgary

these cities has, which means they go back to the late 1800s. While some might argue that these old records are not valid, I personally think they are and that they should be included. If you are looking for a place to go on the Prairies to experience a really warm Christmas, then Calgary would be the place for you. While all of the other centres have seen some nice warm Christmases in the past, not one of them comes close to Calgary’s recorded highs. If you want a chance at seeing some really cold weather during this period, then you could pick pretty much any place, as they have all seen Christmases colder than -35, although Winnipeg comes out the winner here, with a bone-chilling -47.8 C on Christmas Eve in 1879. Interestingly, when you examine the precipitation records for these three days, you’ll notice

that the Christmas period has been a relatively dry, storm-free period. But there are a couple of exceptions. Winnipeg did see a heavy dump of 30.5 centimetres of snow on Boxing Day back in 1916. However, the record for biggest Christmas snowstorms has to go to Edmonton. Back in 1938, Edmonton recorded over 25 centimetres of snow on Christmas Eve and then a further 18 centimetres on Christmas Day, for a total of 43 centimetres. Whatever weather you do end up with I hope it is what you wanted. If not, then remember the season and try to make the best of it. Daniel Bezte is a teacher by profession with a BA (Hon.) in geography, specializing in climatology. He operates a computerized weather station near Birds Hill Park, Man. Contact him with your questions and comments at daniel@bezte.ca.

ALBERTAFARMEXPRESS.CA • DECEMBER 18, 2017

Pea leaf weevils an issue in 2018

What are the alternatives if peas don’t pencil out for your farm? A canola-wheat rotation fosters weed and resistance problems, but a major drop in pea acreage will leave a big hole in cropping plans BY ALEXIS KIENLEN AF STAFF

xperts are stumped on what to grow this spring as a third mainstay crop. Peas have increasingly been the choice of many looking to avoid a canola-wheat rotation — but India’s trade barriers along with disease issues have left many of those producers scrambling to find an alternative. “I do believe pea acres will be down, but it’s too early to say how much,” said Chris Veenendaal, the Lethbridge-based regional manager for FarmLink Marketing Solutions. “A lot of farmers have swing acres — they typically know what they’re going to grow for most of their acres but at the last minute, they’ll change 10 per cent out. Those 10 per cent acres are probably not going to go into a pulse crop this year, whether it be peas or lentils.” In a recent column for Alberta Pulse Growers, market analyst Chuck Penner estimated there could be as much as two million pulse acres “looking for a new home in 2018.” So the multimillion-dollar question is: What’s the alternative? Veenendaal thinks that chickpea acres might go up in southern Alberta, and some chickpeas could even replace peas. But that’s a scary thought because the small market for chickpeas could easily be swamped, he said. In fact, that’s a common theme — the markets for alternatives to peas

If pea acreage plunges as some expect, it will leave a big hole in the rotations of many Alberta producers. PHOTO: THINKSTOCK and lentils (which are also down in price) are either well supplied or can’t absorb a big surge in production. “There’s nothing this year that will be a clear winner,” provincial crop specialist Harry Brook said as he went over the list of alternatives — all of which come with baggage. Malt barley, which often generates nice returns if you can produce high quality, saw good production

this year and so premiums have shrunk, he said. Oats — either the horse industry or for human consumption — is another option but again, the market is well supplied. The earlymaturing cereal was sown by many farmers stymied by wet conditions last spring and so production went up, said Brook, adding producers should keep watch as prices might improve over the winter.

Hemp has some potential and while the stronger demand is on the organic side, that market is also well supplied. Flax and canary seed might be options for some but in addition to the risk of an easily oversupplied market, they come with other issues. Flax is susceptible to many of the same diseases that hit canola while Mexico is

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Soil degradation: You may not know what you’ve lost when it’s gone Soil scientist says farmers have lost billions because of soil degradation and the costs keep mounting BY ALEXIS STOCKFORD Staff/Dauphin, Man.

“The unfortunate part of it is pulses are a broadleaf crop which is good in rotation.” Neil Blue

the prime but not terribly robust export market for canary seed. Moreover, growing something new is tricky. “If you’re going to try something out of the normal, the best idea would be to get into it early, hopefully have some experience, and have contracts,” said Brook. “Then you can protect yourself from the price decline.” Hay could be a way to go — but that comes with a caveat, too. In southern Alberta, hay production can be as profitable, or even more profitable, than canola. But if you’re in an area with few cattle, trucking can take a big bite out of returns. Soybeans and corn have become big crops in Manitoba, but that province gets more hot weather than Alberta. Most corn grown in this province goes for silage and the jury is still out on new, even-shorter-season soybean varieties, although some farmers in the central part of the province are trying them. Along with the profitability question, producers also have to consider agronomic issues. “The unfortunate part of it is pulses are a broadleaf crop which is good in rotation, as opposed to canola every year except for the cereal,” said provincial market analyst Neil Blue. “Flax would be an option, but it has many of the same diseases as canola. It’s a challenge. The thing that is happening is that we’re seeing the spread of clubroot and some producers are having more difficulty with diseases in peas.” While it doesn’t qualify as a bright spot, feed barley might be worth considering for some, he said. “Feed prices have risen,” said Blue. “Farmers have been holding on to their crops and we’ve had lower barley acres and lower barley production, and lower feed production of the highquality crops.” Blue is hoping that low prices will be the cure for low prices, and that the drop in pea prices will spur exports to new markets. At this point green pea prices are currently better than yellow, but no one knows what this turbulent market will hold, he said. For now, it seems, farmers can only watch, wait, and hope. akienlen@fbcpublishing.com

hat does soil degradation cost you? On a national basis, the price tag was $40 billion to $60 billion between 1971 and 2011, according to soil scientist David Lobb. “I’ve put that number out there as a poke in the eye of the government people who think the job is done,” the University of Manitoba professor said at a recent workshop here. Soil awareness and no till were in the spotlight in the ’80s and ’90s, sparked by a 1984 Senate report, which warned a significant portion of agricultural lands would be unproductive within a century if degradation continued unchecked. In 1995, an Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada report called soil degradation “the most serious crisis facing the agricultural industry in the long term.” But interest has since waned, according to soil scientists still ringing the alarm, including Lobb. His latest research drew on existing yield and price data to show the impact of soil degradation, erosion, salinity, and other soil health issues from 1971 to 2011. Lobb estimated that in 1971, 63.2 per cent of Canadian cropland was low eroding, losing about 5.9 tonnes of soil per hec

There’s a steep price to pay when soil health declines, but it can be an invisible cost, said soil scientist David Lobb. PHOTO: ALEXIS STOCKFORD tare per year. The remainder was considered high eroding and lost 24 tonnes of soil annually. The result was a 0.5 per cent yield loss in low-eroding soil and a 17 per cent loss in high-eroding soil, costing farmers about $960 million (in 2016 dollars) every year. By 2011, that cost had risen to $3.1 billion per year, despite a marked decrease in the amount of at-risk soil. (By then, 90.5 per cent of soils were deemed low erosion and losing only 3.5 tonnes of soil per hectare per year. The remaining high-risk soils lost 22.7 tonnes of soil per hectare annually.) But while the erosion situation improved over 30 years, crop and input prices shot up, multiplying the financial loss any time yield declined because of soil degradation, he said.

More importantly, the effects were cumulative — a key point that has been largely ignored, he said. Lobb’s study puts the cumulative impact on low-risk acres at five per cent of yield, compared to just 0.5 per cent 30 years earlier. In high-erosion soils, the difference was more stark, with a 60 per cent yield loss. He estimated the cumulative soil degradation cost was $20 billion to $30 billion before 1971, compared to $40 billion to $60 billion over the next three decades. Over the next year, Lobb will be working with researchers from the University of Guelph and the Soil Conservation Council of Canada to calculate soil degradation costs for different eco-zones in the country.

Part of that equation depends on cropping choices. Lobb pointed to Manitoba’s exploding soybean acreage — a record 2.3 million acres in 2017 — and the tillage that accompanies that crop. “When you go to crops like soybeans, the ability of the soil to regenerate through the organic matter that is produced by the crop is pretty limited because it’s notorious for being a low-biomass crop,” he said. Corn is another high-tillage crop but because of residue management, it leaves behind large amounts of biomass to contribute to organic matter. Alfalfa, favoured by soil enthusiasts because of its deep roots and the agronomic advantages of perennial forage, has similarly high biomass. “I’m not saying soybeans are bad,” Lobb said. “It’s just you have to look at your rotation a little differently to make sure you’re not exacerbating that loss of organic matter and loss of soil health.” Cover and overwinter crops might help combat soil degradation brought on by tillage by injecting more organic matter into the system, he said. Reduced tillage may not be enough to improve already degraded soils, he added. “Even with conservation tillage or reduced tillage, there’s still some degradation occurring, just not as rapid as conventional tillage,” he said. astockford@farmmedia.com

CROP INSURANCE: Hail claims dipped sharply but unharvested acres soared The number of unseeded acres rose eightfold but the provincial crop insurer paid out less than half the usual amount of hail claims BY ALEXIS KIENLEN AF STAFF

ry conditions had one benefit this year — they helped contribute to a big drop in hail damage. “It was very dry in the south, with less activity in relation to hail. The central-south areas were more active this year,” said Daniel Graham, manager of business risk products with the Agricultural Financial Services Corporation. “It’s well below the hail events that we were having the last couple of years.” The provincial crop insurer paid out $25 million in hail claims this year — well under half of the $60-million hail payout in 2016. It was the same story across the Prairies, with $96 million being paid out on 8,600 claims — making it “one of the lightest hail claim years since 2009,” according to the Canadian Crop Hail Association. “The storm season was spread across mostly July and August,” the association said in a news release. “All months of June through October reported hail, however, all months showed a

decrease in storm frequency from the five-year average.” But hail wasn’t the big story this year in Alberta — it was the amount of farmland that couldn’t be seeded, mostly because of unharvested acres from 2016 that had to first be dealt with during what was a wet spring in large parts of the province. “We had approximately 4,000 producers report just under 600,000 unseeded acres for the 2017 crop year,” said Graham. “That’s compared to a reported average of 76,000 unseeded acres from the previous five years.” The unseeded acres claims have all been processed, despite worries that the province’s 350 crop inspectors wouldn’t be able to assess everything in time. However, deadlines were extended past Nov. 30, 2016, which gave producers extended coverage for any loss that would have occurred for unharvested crops kept over winter. Essentially coverage was provided until crops were harvested, plowed under, or written off in the spring. “In the meantime, we did provide unharvested acreage benefits to those producers who were significantly impacted and we

started issuing payments in January of 2017,” said Graham. The coverage producers had taken for 2016 and the quality of the unharvested crops all impacted what the benefits would have looked like. “With the magnitude of the unharvested acres that we had in 2016, we streamlined our processes in order to expedite those claims as quickly as possible,” he said. There were some individuals who voiced concerns, but for the most part, producers were understanding that this was an unprecedented situation and a major challenge for Agricultural Financial Services Corporation, he said. Mother Nature was less understanding, with many of the hail claims in the areas that had large numbers of unseeded acres this spring. The worst-affected areas included Brazeau County, Lac Ste. Anne, an area east of Vermilion, and the Peace region. The heavy claims mean rates for next year won’t be identical to this year’s, but premiums have not yet been determined, Graham said. They are determined by factors such as elective cov-

“With the magnitude of the unharvested acres that we had in 2016, we streamlined our processes in order to expedite those claims as quickly as possible.”

Daniel Graham

erage, premium loss ratios, and the claim history of individual operations. Meanwhile, the agency has yet to close the books on the fallout from a scandal over staff expenses that saw the board of directors dismissed in the summer of 2016 and three top executives depart. A new board was appointed in May, but the corporation still does not have a new chief executive officer. akienlen@fbcpublishing.com

ALBERTAFARMEXPRESS.CA • DECEMBER 18, 2017

Making bread — and maybe history too A test batch of bread made from a perennial cereal could be the beginning of something good for Prairie grain growers BY LAURA RANCE

FBC Editorial Director/Winnipeg

ou won’t be buying Kernza bread in a bakery or grocery store any time soon, but a small group of proponents see it as a sign of things to come. Guests at a small reception held recently at Winnipeg’s iconic Tall Grass Prairie Bakery were treated to loaves of freshly baked sourdough bread made with Kernza, the trademarked name for a perennial grain developed from intermediate wheatgrass, a crop more commonly used as forage. The flour was brought in for test baking from the U.S. where the crop is currently in small-scale commercial production and being used to make bread, crackers, designer beers, and even a whiskey. “We think it makes a marvellous bread,” said Tabitha Langel, one of the bakery’s owners. “When it comes out of the oven, the smell — you feel like you are lying face down on the prairie in summer. You can taste the grassiness, it is quite wonderful.” The Kernza flour had to be blended with other grains to produce the crusty bread loaves because its gluten quality makes it more suitable to making crackers. But it is much more than a new trendy food. Kernza is a perennial cereal, which could potentially boost the sustainability of annual crop farming. As a perennial, it is left intact for up to five years, yet still provides an annual seed crop to harvest. Scientists with the University of Manitoba have been carefully tending plots of perennial grains at a research farm for several years. They are part of a global collective of researchers testing the theory that through careful selection, farmers can have annual cereals to harvest and the benefits of perennial crops too.

Small, light seed size is its biggest drawback. When researchers here first started working with it in 2014, 1,000 seeds weighed in at two grams. They’ve since more than tripled in weight. In the field they are now harvesting about 1,200 kilograms per hectare, which is equivalent to about 20 bushels per acre. That still falls far short of conventional wheat yields at 50 to 80 bushels per acre, but the fact that it is a perennial compensates for the lower yields by way of lower production costs and soil improvement. “We still have a long ways to go, but we’re getting there,” said Cattani, adding he believes the crop has potential for use in conventional as well as organic cropping systems. If all goes well, the first seed for reproduction could go out to farmers as early as next year. It will be several years after that before there is enough of the grain produced to use for food and beverage ingredients. laura@fbcpublishing.com

Scott Stothers (l to r), Loic Perrot, Tabitha Langel, and Doug Cattani with bread made from Kernza. Photo: Laura Rance

“We think it makes a marvellous bread.”

“Manitoba is almost a perfect place to grow this,” said Doug Cattani, the plant breeder managing the breeding program. The region gets enough moisture during the summer and winter; a healthy snow cover is needed to insulate the dormant plants through the cold Prairie winters. Kernza has an extraordinarily long growing season, which opens up the potential for it to serve as a forage crop for livestock for months after the grain is harvested from the field. If left intact for several years, Kernza develops roots that reach up to 12 feet deep into the soil, improving moisture infiltration and supporting a vibrant microbiological ecosystem below the surface. That rebuilds organic matter, much of which has been lost from Prairie soils since pioneer farmers first broke the land. Nutritionally, Kernza is much higher in protein than traditional wheat. It also provides double the level of omega-3 fatty acids; more than five times the calcium; and roughly 10 times the folate of annual wheats.

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DECEMBER 18, 2017 • ALBERTAFARMEXPRESS.CA

Legalizing pot means opportunity for maker of ‘worm poo’ fertilizer It won’t be just big companies growing marijuana — many Canadians will grow it at home, says maker of vermicast fertilizer BY SHANNON VANRAES Staff/Winnipeg

Jen Unwin of Nature’s Perfect Plant Food grabs a handful of red wiggler worms from a vermicomposting tub. Photo: Shannon VanRaes

Manitoba entrepreneur has high hopes that pending changes to cannabis laws will help expand her fertilizer business. Jen Unwin of Nature’s Perfect Plant Food said the ability for Canadians to grow their own marijuana could be a “huge boon” to small input providers, as consumers learn more about indoor plant production. “In eight short months you’ll be able to grow your own cannabis for recreational purposes... and the question you have to ask is, how do you want to do that?” she asked would-be growers during a presentation at the recent Hempfest Cannabis Expo.

This is the first time the twodecade-old family business has reached out directly to recreational cannabis growers, she said. But with tens of thousands of Canadians poised to begin legally growing their own cannabis, the market for organic fertilizer could see massive growth. And while she has little doubt that some marijuana growers are already purchasing her vermicast fertilizer (made by feeding waste to earthworms), the company can now actively market to that demographic. “Legalization is going to create new customers for us as organic fertilizer producers,” Unwin said. “I think people who maybe would have never done this before are now feeling safe and ready to grow their own if

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At least one person who listened to Unwin’s presentation was prepared to give vermicast fertilizer a try. “Yeah, I don’t think I’m going to put worms in my house,” said David Wiebe, who wasn’t familiar with vermicomposting prior to the presentation. “But if someone else makes it... it sounds like a good thing to try out.” Conventional agriculture is also looking at vermicomposting more seriously, said Unwin. “We’ve been able to introduce this technology... into a lot of co-operating cattle operations, so they are doing this on their sites now,” she said. “Really, once the ball gets going the supply is endless.” shannon.vanraes@fbcpublishing.com

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“This opens the possibility of designing new chemicals that target sodium channels of pests but spare bees.” Ke Dong

“This opens the possibility of designing new chemicals that target sodium channels of pests but spare bees,” said Dong. Dong and her fellow researchers initially started with sodium chan-

nels from other bugs, such as mosquitoes, fruit flies, cockroaches, mites and ticks, to find where pyrethroids bind on insect sodium channels to effectively kill them. They got some help from nature. “By examining wild mosquitoes that have become resistant to pyrethroids, we were able to help narrow down the potential sites on which to focus,” Dong said. Future research will examine sodium channels from various pests and beneficial insects to explore the features of pyrethroid binding sites, which could lay the groundwork for designing new and selective pesticides. It also will shed light on how pests develop resistance to insecticides over time and how beneficial insects respond B:10.25” to them in the field. T:10.25”

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Dry didn’t do the damage many had feared StatsCan says this year’s canola harvest was a record while its wheat estimate was far higher, too By Dave Sims

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Even though the canola harvest set a record, analysts say the market will quickly hoover up the bumper crop. PHOTO: THINKSTOCK

eather woes didn’t stop farmers from growing a record amount of canola this year, according to the latest production estimates from Statistics Canada. The agency pegged production for the 2017-18 crop year at 21.3 million tonnes, up from the September estimate of 19.7 million and last year’s total of 19.6 million. “I am surprised it was that big,” said Ken Ball of PI Financial in Winnipeg. “It’s a record by a long shot, (but) not necessarily a surprise because we had big canola yields in a lot of places in Canada,” added Brian Voth, president of farmer advisory firm IntelliFarm Inc. Even so, southern Alberta and southern Saskatchewan canola yields were limited by exces-

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“I don’t see this as the be-all and end-all for the remainder of the year because the market can absorb a 21-milliontonne crop.” Mike Jubinville

Ball said he had tempered his expectations for the Canadian wheat crop after the dryness problems in the western Prairies. At the same time, he said, some of his clients were reporting record wheat crops. “It puts North American wheat in a neutral situation, otherwise we would be tight,” said Ball, adding that much of the crop will be on the low-protein side. Another surprise in the report, Klassen said, was the barley estimate, at 7.9 million tonnes, compared to 8.8 million in 2016-17. “It is slightly above expectations, which will temper the steam on the barley market,” he said. Around half of this year’s barley crop is malt quality, which will put pressure on the feed, he said. “Feed (prices) may have to get higher than malt to sell,” he said. — With files from Reuters

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sor of cell biology, and his colleagues studied a group of photoreceptors called phytochromes that are sensitive to red and farred light, and are conserved in plants, fungi, and bacteria. The research was done in Arabidopsis thaliana, a small flowering plant that is widely used by biologists as a model species because it is easy to grow and study. Phytochromes control plant growth and development by changing the amount or stability of another group of proteins called transcription factors whose job is to turn genes on and off. While the findings are highly technical, what the researchers found was two areas which shared responsibility for sensing light, possibly paving the way for producing more crops on less land, as they won’t compete for light in the same way.

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L252 comes out on top in grower groups’ trials A canola variety resistant to Bayer’s Liberty Link herbicide, L252, showed better yields than competing cropping options in 2017, according to results of performance trials conducted by the Canola Council of Canada and the three provincial grower groups. Field and small-plot trials conducted across the Prairie provinces tracked yields, days to maturity, lodging, and other variables for about two dozen canola varieties in three general categories — Roundup Ready, Liberty Link, and Clearfield. Trials were held in longseason, mid-season, and short-season zones, with the Liberty Link L252 variety posting the highest average yields in most locations. Average L252 yields across all three regions of 57.4 bushels per acre compare with the Roundup Ready 45H33 average yields of 53.3 bushels per acre, according to the report. New data for straight-cut canola showed the Liberty Link L140P variety hitting average yields of 49.3 bushels per acre, which compares with the Roundup Ready 75-65 RR variety at 47.4. Individual test sites saw wider variations in yields, and farmers are recommended to look up the data for their localized areas at www. canolaperformancetrials.ca. — Commodity News Service Canada

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Diesel prices poised to rise in new year Analysts are recommending hedges to offset the potential price increase BY DAVE SIMS

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he lingering effects of two large hurricanes in the United States continue to be felt in the diesel market as harvest winds down throughout North America. In particular, Hurricane Harvey was a disruptive force on the U.S. energy market as it temporarily halted production at refineries. Both gas and diesel prices rose in the days that followed, and according to one industrywatcher, another increase could be coming. “(Diesel) supplies are below the five-year average for the first time in many years,” said Phil Flynn of the Price Futures Group in Chicago. “It’s not just a U.S. issue, supplies are tight globally.”

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‘It’s past time’ for farmers to start talking about their mental health Sportscaster Michael Landsberg said being able to publicly talk about his illness was absolutely vital BY LORRAINE STEVENSON Staff/Winnipeg

t was the first time he’d spoken to a farm audience and Michael Landsberg did not disappoint. The crowd at Grain World gave the Canadian sports journalist a standing ovation after he’d given his frank talk about his personal struggle with depression and imploring others to speak up too. “The agricultural world is dominated by the concept of strength,” he told his 400-plus audience. “Weakness is to be frowned upon. Weakness must never be shown. I’m here to hammer the point that mental illness, that depression and anxiety, are not weaknesses.” Ending the stigma associated with mental health problems

has been a mission for nearly a decade for Landsberg, who made his name as the brash host of “Off the Record.” But that was one side of him — since 2000 he’s also been in the grip of anxiety and depression. His lowest point came in 2008, on a morning when he couldn’t get out of bed and didn’t see any point in going on any longer. “It was an education in why people end their lives,” he said. He’d kept that part of him private up to that point, with only those closest to him knowing how much he was suffering, and able to get treatment after that. Then he began to speak publicly about his depression.

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player Stéphane Richer, who has also suffered severe depression, talked about it on his show, asking each other how they were doing now. Their candid on-air conversation had immediate impact. Landsberg said he got 22 emails right away, all coming from men saying they’d never heard two guys talk openly about depression before. They said it would make it easier for them to open up and look for help too, he said. “This was where my life began to change massively,” he told his audience in Winnipeg. After that, he began talking about depression in other forums and became an ambassador for the Bell Let’s Talk initiative, which encourages dialogue about mental health.

In 2013, he released the widely acclaimed documentary “Darkness and Hope: Depression, Sports and Me.” Today he remains actively engaged in mental health forums under his own Sick Not Weak initiative (www.michael.landsberg@ sicknotweak.com). His message to his farmer audience was that they can help end the silence in the agricultural sector, too. “The key for me is convincing you that mental illness is not a weakness,” he said. “Because once you stop seeing it that way then you will go for help and then you will have a better understanding of other people (who need help). I suffer from depression... depression and anxiety have left me wondering if I could possibly survive this illness.

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Suicides are the worst outcome when nothing is said out of fear of being stigmatized, he said, adding oftentimes those left behind will say, ‘we never knew.’ “That to me is the greatest tragedy,” he said. “Why would someone rather take their life than go for help? The answer is, to some extent, the fear of being perceived as weak.” His best advice is for those who need help is to find someone they trust to help them get it. Family members can’t treat you, he said, but they can help get you out of bed and help you look for someone who can. Manitoba farmer Ron Krahn shared the popular Paul Harvey clip “So God Made a Farmer” before introducing Landsberg. Farmers’ identity and occupation are very closely linked and they see themselves as hard working and long suffering, he said. “Are we doing ourselves a bit of a disservice?” asked Krahn. “When our work defines us as a person, we run a huge risk that when farming isn’t going well and we’re under pressure or stress, our self-worth and mental and physical health are affected.” Farmers aren’t inclined to talk about their personal problems either, he added. “I think it’s past time to start that conversation in agriculture,” Krahn said. Surveys show Canadian farmers are, indeed, among the most vulnerable to experiencing stress, anxiety, burnout, and depression. Results of a mental health survey of 1,100 farmers done by University of Guelph researchers in 2015 revealed high levels of emotional exhaustion and cynicism among farmers. Thirty-five per cent reported experiencing depression. Even so, one in four also said they would be uneasy asking for help out of fear of being stigmatized. lorraine@fbcpublishing.com

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even hundred and fifty million is a huge number. But it seems even more gigantic when you discover that it represents the number of people in this world who don’t have enough food. Food waste. We see it all the time, and whether we acknowledge it or not, you and I are huge contributors to it. Because we waste an enormous amount of food at the production and consumer level, it is bound to have repercussions on our globe. Just how much does it affect our entire society though? Well, that’s one of the things we are going to discover today. Next, we are going to talk about changing it. What’s it going to take to get people to stand up and make a difference? Maybe it’s time to stop just talking about the problem while we sit around our dinner tables with plenty of food. This time we need to make a change for those who don’t have that privilege. And last but not least, I’m going to talk about a technology that could change it all. What impact does food waste have on our globe? According to National Geographic, approximately one-third of the food that this planet produces never reaches the table. Onethird? That seems like an awfully steep number, when roughly 750 million people are suffering from undernourishment. Imagine that you went home right now, and threw out one-third of the food in your fridge, freezer, and pantry. Now imagine every one of the 7.6 billion people that inhabit this earth doing that. I am not saying that everyone throws away that much food, but we need to have our attention brought to just how much wasting we actually do, because we hardly notice it. At home, we waste because we don’t plan. In restaurants, it’s because food that isn’t eaten or taken home must be thrown out. And in grocery stores, it’s because food that has reached expiry or fruits and veggies that have lost their visual appeal are thrown out. It’s even food that never reached consumers because it spoiled in storage and transportation.

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Getting people on the bandwagon could work in agriculture’s favour when it comes to combating food waste, Lois Schultz argued in her prizewinning speech at the Canadian Young Speakers for Agriculture’s national competition. The Grade 11 student has been a member of the Coal Lake Light Horse 4-H club for the past six years and is in the Rosebrier 4-H Beef Club this year. PHOTO: SUPPLIED People wonder how we are going to have enough food to feed our globe in the years to come. But we actually already produce enough food for the population increase. Unfortunately, because of prices, politics, and wastefulness, much of the world goes hungry. We certainly grow enough on this planet, we just need to learn how to manage it. Making a change. What can we do here to improve the issue? Maybe we could get a few tips from France. In France, supermarkets cannot throw out food. They are actually banned from doing so. It must be given to charity or donated to food banks. These laws don’t just happen in a day though. In order to get processes like this started, we need to have influential people on board. Like him or not, take — for example — David Suzuki. On the David Suzuki Foundation website, it gives a complete guide to recycling. People don’t recycle just because they can. They recycle because someone important and influential says it’s a good idea. This is the beauty of a bandwagon. David Suzuki might not be the best person to ask about supporting agriculture though. Imagine if we could get someone like Mr. Chris Hadfield. This Canadian astronaut is well respected and has enough influence to convince a country that a change needs to be made. If we can get influential people, along with the government, to implement similar changes in Canada to the ones in France, we can not only limit food waste, but we can also help out those in need. I’ve been on mission trips to

Ecuador and seen families who have literally nothing. And all that makes you want to do is want to help, and we can. This doesn’t mean that we can just give everything near its expiry date to charity though. It has to be safe as well. Which brings up a good question. What’s a new way to make food safe? I want to get you to think outside the box. What if we thought about a big change, something that could limit food waste, make food safer, and last longer? A technology that could change it all: Food irradiation. Food irradiation extends the shelf and storage life of foods through an ionization process. Ionization is basically what happens when you sterilize dental and medical tools. Irradiation takes away the bacteria, but leaves the nutrients. It can take perishable foods, such as meat, and make it resistant to E. coli and salmonella. It can take cheese and make it resistant to mould, and produce last longer without going rotten. According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 50 per cent of all vegetables and fruit are wasted due to contamination and spoilage. Fifty per cent! Think of all of the food that we could save by making food irradiation commonplace. Irradiating food results in a minuscule change to the sensory and nutritional values. And most importantly, contrary to popular belief, it DOES NOT make food radioactive! Here is why this technology has not been widely accepted though: Because of its name.

In 2002, Health Canada announced that in addition to the extremely short list of foods irradiated in Canada, it was going to add ground beef to the list. But because of negative stakeholder reactions, it never completed this. This is where we need that powerful influence to come alongside and show people that this technology is not out to get them. Maybe we could get the Honourable Justin Trudeau to take a selfie with the food irradiation symbol. Knowing that one-third of the food that we work hard to produce doesn’t even make it to the table is frightening. One-third of seed, fuel, fertilizer, and labour wasted — even though we have so many undernourished people in the world. As we have seen in France though, there are excellent ways to reduce the waste and feed someone who doesn’t have enough, so long as it’s safe. If we can get influential figures such as Mr. Hadfield to come on side and encourage people to join the anti-food waste bandwagon, we are headed in the right direction. This is one of those rare instances where bandwagons might work in agriculture’s favour. And lastly, let’s get over the fact that it’s called irradiation, and accept it because it can make a difference. If thinking outside the box means that we can have more food to provide to those who do not have enough, then who are we to stand in the way? Get society to jump off the anti-irradiation bandwagon, and jump on the one that saves our world, and our people.

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arm Credit Canada is again donating $50,000 from the FCC Expression Fund to encourage the use of Canada’s official languages in communities across the country. Successful projects receive between $2,000 and $10,000 to fund initiatives that could include community centres, libraries, daycare centres, art galleries, and projects such as workshops and festivals. Community and volunteer groups in English and French linguistic minority communities are encouraged to view the eligibility criteria and

apply online at www.fcc.ca/expressionfund. Applications will be accepted until Dec. 31 from organizations that are a registered charity or registered non-profit. No Alberta organizations received grants last year. But the Centre d’appui à la famille et à l’enfance Nord-Ouest in Falher was awarded a grant two years ago for its arts, sports, and culture festival. And the Association canadienne-française de l’Alberta régionale de Saint-Paul received a grant three years ago for renovations to its community hall. — FCC

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here are several ways to combat an insect infestation in a grain bin, says a provincial crop specialist. Diatomaceous earth added to the grain as the bin fills can provide some protection. “Cooling the grain to -20 C and keeping it there for a week will also kill off insects,” said Harry Brook. “Or you can apply a fumigant to the bin, seal it up, and then air it out after a week.” However, a Farmer Pesticide Certificate is required to access aluminum phosphide (sold as Phostoxin or Gastoxin), and these fumigants only work when grain temperatures are 12 C or warmer. Since 2011, there is a much greater safety burden on users of aluminum phosphide, said Brook. For details on safety requirements, refer to the label. A Farmer Pesticide Certificate is issued once the applicant has successfully completed the exam for the core course as well as the two endorsements on Stored Grain Pests and Vertibrate Pests (namely, Richardson ground squirrels). The course was updated in 2008 and a new fiveyear, renewable certification was issued starting in 2010. “It is renewable by attending a training course to refresh your knowledge of the material,” said

t’s a long way off to gardening season, but Alberta Agriculture and Forestry has several publications that might be a perfect fit for the gardener on your Christmas list. • Alberta Yards and Gardens ($15): unbiased information on selecting ornamental trees and shrubs, lawns, small fruits and berries, flowers, vegetables, herbs and even water plants. The book also gives tips and techniques for pruning, wintering roses, container gardening and attracting birds and butterflies. • Pruning in Alberta ($3): a stocking stuffer that takes the mystery out of pruning. This book shows how to control and maintain trees and shrubs without distorting their natural form and beauty. Also included are tips for increasing fruit harvest and improving flowering. • Weed Seedling Guide ($10): a pocket-size booklet with information on 62 broad-leaved weeds and 10 grasses. The weeds are organized by cotyledon (seed-leaf) shape to make identification easier, and the book has seed-leaf shape drawings and full-colour weed seedling images and a table of commonly confused weeds. • Weeds of the Prairies ($25): this 266-page book is the most complete book on weeds on the Canadian Prairies. It has full-colour photos and illustrations detailing 112 weeds, which are colour coded by flower colour for easy reference, and a full index to find the species by common, scientific, or family name. Charts on life cycle and habitat provide valuable information, and maps show how widespread particular weeds are. • Hobby Greenhouses in Alberta ($8): this well-

Everything is under a blanket of snow right now, but gardeners are already dreaming of spring. PHOTO: SUPPLIED illustrated, 81-page book tells you how to build, heat and manage a small greenhouse. You will also learn the basic requirements of plants and how to grow specific vegetable, fruit, and ornamental crops. To order, go to www.agriculture.alberta.ca (search for ‘publications’) or call 780-427-0391.

“Cooling the grain to -20 C and keeping it there for a week will also kill off insects.”

Brook. “You do not have to rewrite the exams to renew your certification.” Only certified trainers can give the course and administer the exams. If a person wishes, they can study the course material then challenge the exam, but exams must be proctored by a certified instructor. The core training session helps producers reduce risks associated with pesticide use. The course is recommended for those completing the Alberta Environmental Farm Plan. “The Farmer Pesticide Certificate is also required for potato growers who need to access phorate for wireworm control, and for greenhouse growers,” said Brook. For more info on training sessions or whether or not your certificate is still valid, contact the Ag-Info Centre at 310-FARM(3276) or at Duke@ gov.ab.ca. Most producers contact their agricultural fieldman to attend a local training session, said Brook.

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What’s the view from your farm in 2027? Long-term planning is easy to put off, but there can be a steep price to pay, says financial specialist Alberta Agriculture and Forestry release

o matter what age, it’s never too early or late to put together a long-term plan for your farm, says a provincial financial specialist. “Farmers are always busy with their daily and seasonal tasks,” says Rick Dehod. “When asked what their plan is for the next 10 years, they often say they haven’t had a chance to work on it yet. “Whether the next generation is ready to take over, or you are in the prime of your farming career, you need to ask yourself what the farm business will look like 10 years from now.” In 2016, a new module was added to the Census of Agriculture regarding written succession plans. The results indicated only 8.4 per cent of all operations have a written succession plan. Even for family corporations and non-family corporations, the figure was only 16.3 per cent.

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“If you are 55 now, your life expectancy is possibly another 25 years,” said Dehod. “How long will you farm? How long will you physically and mentally be able to? If your desire is for the farm to continue, who is the successor, are you grooming them to be the next farm manager, and have you asked them if they want to?” If there is no successor, then there should be an estate plan, he added. “Filing your income tax on a cash basis allows for the deferral of tax through the use of various strategies. But when you exit the business, this tax becomes due and payable, and the biggest beneficiary of your estate could be the Canada Revenue Agency.” Developing an exit strategy and working with an accountant will minimize the tax payable, he said. If you have a successor, it’s best to develop a shared vision for the operation. “The vision is the shared image of the family’s definition of success and what the family wants the business and legacy to be,” said Dehod. “Having a clear vision allows the family to set goals and address the dreams of the family. This is critical to the success of the family, the individuals and to the farm business.” The discussion should start with a meeting and asking some simple yet challenging questions, he said, such as: • What do we desire for our family, the founders, the successors, and those non-farm members? • What will our family story and legacy be? • What do we want for the next generation and possibly into the next? • How will our family values influence our vision and where we want to go? • What will we do and not do? • How will the farm business be part of our family vision? • Who is leading the farm business now and into the future, and how are they leading?

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“Although the answers to these questions may not be clearcut, they can provide a good base for discussion and the start of a plan,” said Dehod. “These answers will also create an awareness for that 10-year plan and a go-forward framework on how the business will evolve. They will also provide clarity to all involved including those who no longer live on the farm.”

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2010 Salford 570 RTS, 30’ .............$68,000 2011 Salford RTS570 .....................$56,800 2007 Bourgault 6000 ............................ Call 2013 Bourgault 7200-72................ $41,800 2007 Bourgault 6000 ......................$25,800

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2010 Honeybee, HB30, Gleaner adaptor, 30’...................$49,500 1999 Honeybee SP36, 36’ .............$29,000 1994 Honeybee SP30, ....................$9,800 2009 NH 88C, 42’ ...........................$68,000 2003 NH 94C, 30’ ...........................$29,500 2005 NH 94C, 30’ ...........................$29,500 2009 NH 94C, 36’ CX/CR ...............$39,500 2008 NH 94C-36’, .........................$39,500 2003 NH 94C-36’, .........................$39,500 2009 NH 94C, 30’ ...........................$28,000 2008 NH 94C, 30’ ...........................$29,500 2007 NH 94C ..................................$28,000 2003 NH 94C, 30’ CX/CR ...............$29,500 2005 NH 94C, 36’ ...........................$39,500 2004 NH 94C, 30’ CX/CR ...............$29,500 1998 NH 994 CX/CR ......................$19,000 1999 NH 994-30’, ..........................$29,500 1998 NH 994-36’, ..........................$19,000 1995 NH SP25 ................................$15,000 2014 MacDon D6530G, 30’ ............$69,800 2014 MacDon D6530G, 30’ ............$69,800 2014 MacDon D6530G, 30’ ............$69,800 2014 MacDon D6530G ......................... Call 2014 MacDon D6530G ..................$69,900 2014 MacDon D6535G ...................$69,900 2013 MacDon D6530G ...................$69,000 1998 MacDon 960, 25’ .....................$9,500 1998 MacDon 960, 30’ ...................$25,000 2012 MacDon FD70, 45’ ................$79,000 2010 MacDon FD70, 45’ ................$69,000 2015 MacDon FD75 .......................$98,500 2014 MacDon FD75 .......................$79,500 2010 CIH 2142, 35’ ........................$58,000 1998 H 994, 30’ TX/TR ...................$18,000 2014 CLASS 1200, 35’ ...................$59,500 1997 Westward Adapter ...................$4.000 2009 Case IH 2142 ............................... Call 1997 NH SP25 ...................................... Call 1997 HONEYBEE SP30 CX .......Please Call 2007 Honey Bee SP30 CX ................... Call 2015 MacDon FD75 .......................$98,500

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2004 NH 1475, Toung only ...............$6,500 2006 NH 1475, ..............................$21,500 2002 NH 1475, Toung only ...............$2,000 1995 NH 2216, ................................$7,500 1995 NH 2216, ................................$9,500 2012 NH H7460 ..............................$33,500 2013 NH H7460, 16’ .......................$39,800 2007 NH 1475/HS18 ......................$23,800 2012 MacDon A40D 18’ .................$23,800 2008 CIH SCX100, 18” ...................$23,800

SKID STEER/ COMP. TRACTOR 2014 Kubota L3800HST, 200 hrsPlease call 2014 Kubota B3350, 240 hrs .... Please call 2011 Kubota L3940, 380 hrs, .... Please call 2008 Kubota B2360, 1,257 hrs . Please call 2012 Kubota F2680 . Please call for pricing 2008 Kubota BX2660 ................ please call 2013 NH L223 ...................................... Call

SPRAYER/HIGH CLEARANCE 2013 NH SP240, 1000 Hrs, 1200 Gal, 100” ........................$309,000 2011 NH SP.240F .........................$208,000 2011 NH SP240F, 1920 hrs ..........$185,000 2009 Spraycoupe 4660, 440 gal, 80’ ...$84,500 2005 Sprayer 201 ................................. Call

SWATHER 2014 MacDon FD75 ...................... $79,500 2011 MacDon D60, 35’ ..................$34,000 2011 MacDon D60, 35’ ..................$34,000 2013 MacDon D65, 40’ ..................$49,500 2010 MacDon M150, 2068/1213 hrs ...$85,000 2010 MacDon M150, 35’, 1848/1213 hrs ............................$85,000 1998 MacDon 960, 25’ .....................$9,500 2013 MacDon M155/D6540, 520 hrs .$138,000 2014 NH SR200/440HB ...............$169,000 1999 NH 994, 25’ ...........................$15,000 2007 NH HW325, 1200hrs .............$58,000 2008 NH H8040/HB36, as is ..........$69,000 2014 NH SR200............................$175,000 1995 MF 200 ..................................$15,000 2010 NH H8060, 30’, 1075hrs ......$104,800 1997 MacDon 690, 36’ .....................$9,800 2012 MF WR9740/5200 ...............$102,800 2004 MacDon 9352 .............................. Call 2009 MacDon M150/D60 .............$128,000 2000 MacDon 9350 .............................. Call

TRACTOR 1981 NH TW10, 8,500 ......................$6,500 2011 NH T7.270 AutoCommand - LDR, 2360 hrs ...................................$178,000 2012 NH T7.235, 2341 hrs ...........$169,000 2011 Versatile 305, 1800 hrs ........$149,500 2012 NH, T7.235, 5959 hrs ..........$109,000 2006 NH TM175/860TL, 7700hrs ...$58,000 1977 Ford 8700 ..............................$12,500 2005 CIH MXU 110, 7200hrs .........$43,800 2011 Massey 2650 .........................$48,000

TRACTOR 4WD 2008 Versatile 2375 ......................$139,000 2009 CIH STX535Q, 3103 hrs ......$248,000 2012 NH T9.505 ...........................$339,000 1994 NH 9680 ................................$89,000 1995 CIH 9270 .............................. $69,000

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FARM LAND INVESTORS WANTED for www.maximinc.com east central Alberta and west central REMOTE CONTROL ENDGATE AND VACUUM SEPTIC TRUCK: 1996 Mack Sask, Looking for investors to partner with hoist systems can save you time, energy tandem, 3000 gal. tank, hoist, rear open or directly invest in good land. Land to be and keep you safe this seeding season. door, 1200 Fruitland pump, new tires, managed by a proven top producing 3rd generation farm business in a prime area Give Kramble Industries a call at ready to work! $38,000. 306-961-8070. for expansion. 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2009 JD 9770 STS, w/635 Hydra-Flex & air reel, header transport incl., 2134 sep./2853 eng. hrs., extended wear pkg., bullet rotor, 2 sets of concaves, green lighted & shedded every year, JD GPS included, Michel's $83,900 NH H8040, Stk#60772, 416 hrs., elec. hopper topper, Contour Master, duals WS36 header, U2 reel, roto-shears, double w/upgraded rims, very good condition, swath, double knife, Outback GPS. $205,000 OBO. 306-625-7130, Ponteix, SK., 403-783-3337, Ponoka, AB. lasypranch@gmail.com 2014 MF 9740 windrower, 30’ header, low hrs, GPS, Roto-Shear, PU reel, c/w header trailer $115,000. 306-563-8765, Canora SK

CHALLENGER 560C (Massey 9560) MF 9430, 30’ header, 30’ table, low hours, 2013 loaded, 587 sep. hrs., c/w PU header, 2-speed, PU reel, c/w header trailer, fully duals. Retired, mint unit. $280,000 OBO. $65,000. 306-563-8765, Canora, SK. 306-345-2039, Pense, SK. 2009 MACDON CA20, MD CA20 adapter, auger, floor and canvas in good cond. For $299,000 2012 CLAAS 770TT, Stk# CNH, JD, Lexion, Agco available, $11,800. 91847, 825 sep./1374 eng. hrs., lateral tilt, P516 Lexion/MacDon PU, Maxflo 1200 1-800-667-4515, www.combineworld.com 40’ draper. 403-485-2231, Vulcan, AB.

$299,000 2014 CIH 8230, Stk#78841, 806 eng./595 sep. hrs., lat. tilt, Powerplus $33,900 2009 JD 635D, Stk#79828, 35’ CVT rotor dr., standard chopper, Auto- draper platform, poly-tine PU reel, road Guide ready. 403-625-4421 Claresholm AB transport w/lights, cutterbar w/skid We know that farming is enough of a shoes. 403-362-3486, Brooks, AB. gamble so if you want to sell it fast place your ad in the Alberta Farmer Express $17,000 2005 JD 936D, Stk#77338, 36’ classifieds. It’s a Sure Thing. Call our toll- draper platform, poly-tine pickup reel, free number today. We have friendly staff road transport w/lights (sold as is). 403-485-2231, Vulcan, AB. ready to help. 1-800-667-7770.

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

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AGRA PARTS PLUS, parting older trac- SKINNY TIRES: Four (4) High Clearance WANTED: CONTROL BOX for 6180 Morris tors, tillage, seeding, haying, along w/oth- sprayer tires off Patriot 4- 12.4x42, $3800. air cart, part #N21062. 306-753-2667, or 306-753-7244, Macklin, SK. er Ag equipment. 3 miles NW of Battle- Call 306-563-8765, Canora, SK. ford, SK. off #16 Hwy. Ph: 306-445-6769. 2009 SEEDMASTER, 4 product VR, 50', 12" 8370XL 440 bu. Morris TBH, 1600 liq. cart, LOEFFELHOLZ TRACTOR AND COMBINE Raven monitor, $165,000. For more info, Salvage, Cudworth, SK., 306-256-7107. call Arne at 306-335-7494. Lemberg, SK. We sell new, used and remanufactured parts for most farm tractors and combines. COMB-TRAC SALVAGE. We sell new and used parts for most makes of tractors, combines, balers, mixmills and swathers. 306-997-2209, 1-877-318-2221, Borden, SK. We buy machinery. SMITH’S TRACTOR WRECKING. Huge inventory new and used tractor parts. 1-888-676-4847.

6 1/2” ALLIED 3 PTH snowblower, push or pull, 180 rotating chute. $500 OBO, Call Paul 306-233-7921, Wakaw, SK. FARM-KING MODELS: 96”, $3900; 84”, $3450; 74”, $3200; 50”, $1900. 306-682-0738, Humboldt, SK. SCHULTE 9600FM SNOWBLOWER front mount, orig. cutting blade, JD mount, low hrs. $8900 firm. 780-853-4888, Vermilion.

DI-ACRO HAND SHEAR 36”x16 gauge, mild steel and 24’’ BerkRoy finger break complete with heavy duty cabinet on castors, $2,300. 204-800-1859, Winnipeg, MB.

2010 CASE/IH ATX700 70’, rubber packers, high float tires, double shoot, Stk: 020407, $94,000. 1-888-905-7010, Swift 2010 FENDT 820, CVT, loader and grapple, Current, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca 710’s, 4 hyds., dual PTO, 200 HP, 2013 SEED HAWK 60-12 60’, twin wing, $137,900. 306-682-0738, Humboldt, SK. 2014 NH SP240F 120’, 1200 gal. SS tank, semi pneumatic packers, DD, SH 800 TBH, IntelliView IV , AccuBoom, AutoBoom, Stk Stk 017840, $335,000. Prince Albert, SK., 024111, $299,000. 1-888-905-7010, 1-888-905-7010. redheadequipment.ca Lloydminster. www.redheadequipment.ca 2010 CASE/IH ATX700 70’, rubber pack- $175,000 2008 CIH 435 Quadtrac, Stk# ers, high float tires, double shoot, Stk: 87499, 5212 hrs., 30” track, 4 SCV, guid020407, $94,000. 1-888-905-7010, Swift ance system, Degelman 7900 14’ blade w/silage ext. 403-854-3334, Hanna, AB. Current, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca $340,000 2014 CIH 4430, Stk#82674, 1625 hrs., 120’ boom, Air Command Pro, 2010 JOHN DEERE 1830 61’, 10” sp, DS $375,000 2013 CIH 550 Quadtrac, Stk# 1200 gal., float/skinny tires, crop dividers. dry, Poirier openers, Alpine liquid kit Stk: 85942, 2846 hrs., powershift, hi-flow 023964, $67,500. 1-888-905-7010, Swift hyds., PTO, full GPS, guidance ready. 403-280-2200, Calgary, AB. 403-625-4421, Claresholm, AB. Current, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca $254,000 2013 JD 4830, Stk#83194, 1983 CASE 2290, 4700 hrs., rebuilt PS, 2012 BOURGAULT 3320 QDA 66’, 10” sp., 100’/boom leveling, 20” spacing, SS tank, 420/80R46 float tires, SF3000, AMS acti- c/w L6550 tank, MRB, NH3 kit, duals Stk: orig. owner, w/2014 10’ front mount Erskine 1080FM snow blower - has been used 02317, $295,000. Call 1-888-905-7010, vation. 403-641-3813, Bassano, AB. 10 hrs. 403-529-7134, Medicine Hat, AB. Saskatoon, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca $209,000 2011 JD 4830, Stk#82768, 2006 BOURGAULT 5710 40’ 9.8” spacing, 2015 CASE 580 QT, 1029 hrs., full load, 2142 hrs., 100’ boom, 20” spacing, 1000 steel packers, 6200 Stk: 020500, Cart ext. warranty, PTO, eng. break, $430,000 gal. SS tank, 380R46 skinny/600R38 float- $60,000. www.redheadequipment.ca or OBO. 403-575-5491, Brownfield, AB. ers. 403-854-3334, Hanna, AB. 1-888-905-7010, Swift Current, SK. 1999 CASE MX220, FWA, 6500 hrs., $145,500 2009 APACHE AS1010, Stk# 2010 JOHN DEERE 1830 61’, 10” sp, DS $58,000. 306-842-5036, 306-861-6466, 87261, 737 hrs., 100’/boom leveling, SS dry, Poirier openers, Alpine liquid kit Stk: Weyburn, SK. tank, 20” spacing, Triekon crop dividers, 023964, $67,500. 1-888-905-7010, Swift QUAD TRAC UNDERCARRIAGE parts for GPS. 403-823-8484, Drumheller, AB. Current, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca JD, CIH & Challenger in sotck. Bogeys, id2009 SEED HAWK 66-12 66’, 12” sp., sin- lers, bearing, seals, tracks... factory direct. gle knife, pneum. pkrs, 30.8 rear tires, Stk: 1-800-667-4515, www.combineworld.com 021475, $205,000. 888-905-7010, Prince LIZARD CREEK REPAIR and Tractor. We Albert, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca buy 90 and 94 Series Case, 2 WD, FWA 2013 SEED HAWK 60-12 60’, twin wing, tractors for parts and rebuilding. Also have semi pneumatic packers, DD, SH 800 TBH, rebuilt tractors and parts for sale. Stk 017840, $335,000. Prince Albert, SK., 306-784-7841, Herbert, SK. 1-888-905-7010. redheadequipment.ca

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MOON HEAVY HAUL pulling air drills/ air seeders, packer bars, Alberta and Sask. 30 years experience. Call Bob Davidson, 2012 BOURGAULT 70' 6000 mid harrow & 72' 7200 heavy harrow, vg cond., $22,000 Drumheller, AB. 403-823-0746. OBO. 204-734-0144, Minitonas, MB. 2006 BOURGAULT 5710 40’ 9.8” spacing, steel packers, 6200 Stk: 020500, Cart 2015 DEGELMAN STRAWMASTER Plus, $60,000. www.redheadequipment.ca or 100', 30" carbide tines, $78,000. Please call 1-888-905-7010, Swift Current, SK. 306-398-7688, Cut Knife, SK. 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 WANTED: 26’ VIBRASHANK cultivator, 2010 SEEDMASTER 72-12 72’, 12” space, in good shape. Preferably in Southern AlJD 1910 air cart, 3-tank metering, Stk: berta. Call or text 403-501-6011. 020958, $132,000. 1-888-905-7010, Swift 45- DUTCH 4” PAIR row low draft openers, Current, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca approx. 700 ac., $70 each. 306-861-4355, 2015 SEED HAWK 84-12 84’ 12” spacing, 306-456-2522, Weyburn, SK. steel seed and fertilizer knives, Stk: 2017 DEGELMAN 40’ Pro Till, 21 1/2” 022334, $352,000. 1-888-905-7010, Sas- blades; 2017 DEGELMAN 33’ Pro-Till, done katoon, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca 1000 acres; 2017 DEGELMAN 26’ Pro-Till 2009 SEED HAWK 72-12 72’, 12” sp., twin 500 acres. 306-441-1684, Cut Knife, SK. wing, pneum. packers, 600 TBT cart, stk: 42’ BOURGAULT 9800 chisel plow, HD dou021477, $205,000. 888-905-7010, Prince ble spring, w/4-bar heavy harrow, $29,500 Albert, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca Cdn OBO. 218-779-1710 Delivery available 2009 SEED HAWK 66-12 66’, 12” sp., sin- 2009 BOURGAULT 9400, 60', 1/2" harrows, gle knife, pneum. pkrs, 30.8 rear tires, Stk: tow hitch, 600 lb. trip, quick adapters, 021475, $205,000. 888-905-7010, Prince $69,500 OBO. 204-734-0144, Minitonas, MB Albert, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca

HEAVY DUTY WHEEL DOLLY. Change your sprayer tires in less than an hour! Over 250 units sold. Perfect tool for safely and quickly moving or changing large wheels and tires, $1499. Phone 403-892-3303, Carmangay, AB., www.hdwheeldolly.com

TRIPLE B WRECKING, wrecking tractors, 1998 CASE/IH SPX3185 90’, 2 sets tires combines, cults., drills, swathers, mixmills. Stk: 017817, $79,000. 1-888-905-7010, etc. We buy equipment. 306-246-4260, Saskatoon, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca 306-441-0655, Richard, SK. 2010 JD 4830, 100’ booms, 1000 gal. tank, AutoSteer, Swath Pro, AutoBoom St: G.S. TRACTOR SALVAGE, JD tractors 021520, $215,000. 1-888-905-7010, Sasonly. Call 306-497-3535, Blaine Lake, SK. katoon, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca 2015 CASE/IH 4440 120’, AIM, AutoBoom, AccuBoom, Pro 700 Stk: 023153 $475,000. 1-888-905-7010, Swift Current, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca 2013 JD 4940 120’, BoomTrac, sect. control, AutoSteer, 2630 monitor, Stk: 02415, $240,000. 1-888-905-7010, Prince Albert, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca

WANTED: JOHN DEERE 1910 air cart, in decent shape. Call 306-862-8518, Choiceland, SK. 2010 JD 1830 drill, 61’ 10” spacing, w/430 bu. 1910 grain cart, duals, double shoot, $79,000 OBO. 306-552-4905, Eyebrow, SK. 2010 BOURGAULT 3310 66’ 12” spacing W/MRB, 6550 cart w/liquid kit. $190,000 OBO. 306-552-4905, Eyebrow, SK. 8800 40’ BOURGAULT air seeder, $9500. Phone 306-395-2668 or 306-681-7610, Chaplin, SK. 2011 SEED HAWK 50’, 12” sp., tool bar with 600 cart dual wheels auger and bag lift. $229,000; 1997 39’ Morris Magnum air drill, 10” spacing, Atom openers w/Morris 180 cart, $18,000. A.E. Chicoine Farm Equipment, 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK. 2010 SEED HAWK 60’ Toolbar, 12” sp., w/Seed Hawk 400 cart, 2 fans, seed & fertilizer distributing kit auger. Also NH kit & winch $175,000. 306-449-2255, A.E. Chicoine Farm Equipment Ltd., Storthoaks SK. 2010 BOURGAULT 3310 65’, Paralink, 12” spacing, mid row shank banding, double shoot, rear hitch, tandem axles, low acres, $135,000. A.E. Chicoine Farm Equipment, 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK.

2012 PILLAR OPENERS on Salford frame, 2014 NH SP 240F-XP, 275 HP, 120’, 1200 floatation tires 10" spacing, blockage monistainless, fully loaded incl. AIM Command, tors, 2 sets of packer tires, Case 3380 DS variable rate TBT air cart, good cond., both sets tires, $219,000. 306-948-7223. $119,000. 204-534-7920, Boissevain, MB. 2013 JD 4940, 120’, 1500 eng, 380 tires & Darren.e.peters@gmail.com duals on rear, 1200 gal. stainless, all options, $219,000. 306-948-7223, Biggar, SK 2011 CASE PATRIOT 3330, AccuGuide, AccuBoom, AutoBoom, Pro 600, 650 floaters, 5-way nozzle bodies, 1940 eng. hrs., always shedded, exc. cond., $180,000 OBO 306-338-8231, 306-327-4550, Kelvington. 2011 ROGATOR 1194, 2085 hrs., 2 sets of tires, Raven Viper Pro, newer style wheel motors, $170,000 OBO. 204-723-0236, Rathwell, MB. 2009 SEEDMASTER 6912, expandable to 80’, 300 bu. on frame w/tracks; Bourgault 6550 tank, many extras, CTF ready. 780-206-1234, Barrhead, AB. FLOATER TIRES: Factory rims & tires: JD 4045, 710/60R46, $20,500; 800/55R46, $22,500; JD 4038, Case 4420, 650/65R38 Michelin tires and rims. Sprayer duals available. 306-697-2856, Grenfell, SK.

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$440,000 2013 CHALLENGER MT965C, Stk#83676, 834 hrs., 525 HP, hi-flow hyds., 5 SCV, PTO, GPS, Degelman 7900 blade. 403-783-3337, Ponoka, AB. 2014 MT965C, 800’s, 5 hyds., GPS, 1025 hrs., 525 HP, loaded, $349,900; 2013 MT 545D, loader & grapple, 24 spd., dual PTO, 1512 hrs., cab susp., 155 HP, $139,900. 306-682-0738, Humboldt, SK.

$125,500 1997 JD 9400, Stk#89153, 8100 hrs., 425 HP, rebuilt trans., 710 duals, with Degelman two-way blade. 403-280-2200, Calgary, AB. $134,900 2009 JD 7830, Stk#82122, 6906 hrs., 165 HP, IVT, new engine in May 2017, 520/R42 & 420R30 tires, AutoTrak ready. 403-362-3486, Brooks, AB. $269,000 2015 JD 7230R, Stk#80127, 1924 hrs., 230 HP, IVT, IF600/70R30 & IF710/70R42 tires, 5 SCV, SF3000, 4600 display. 403-783-3337, Ponoka, AB. 2008 JD 7230 Premium, MFWD, 3 PTH, 3 hyds, w/JD 741 FEL, bucket, grapple, 2677 hrs vg. 306-625-7277, Stewart Valley, SK. 2012 JD 6150R, MFWD, 380 FEL and grapple, bought new in April 2013, 1775 hrs., shedded. Call 306-297-6404, Simmie, SK. 1983 JD 4450 MFWD w/Ezee-On FEL 2130 grapple, 15 spd. PS, 3 hyds, 7925 hrs showing, 14.9-26F, 20.8R32, duals avail. 306-283-4747, 306-291-9395 Langham SK 2015 6140R, MFWD, 150 HP, 1870 hrs, 20 spd, FEL, 3PTH, 540/1000 PTO, diff. lock, front axle susp., 50 KPH+, $149,000. 1-800-667-4515, www.combineworld.com canada’s ag-only listings giant

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2007 JD 9420, 4713 hrs., 1 owner, all available options, 800 Firestone deep tread tires, weights, 15 spd. Powershift, climate control, Active Seat, extra lighting, SN# RW9420P051184, excellent condition, $150,000. Charles Cattle Co., 306-457-2935, Stoughton, SK. 2 JOHN DEERE 8970’s: 5400 hrs., powershift, $79,000 Cdn OBO; 6800 hrs., 24 spd., $69,000 Cdn. OBO. Both have PTO and 3PTH. 218-779-1710. Delivery avail. 1992 JD 4055 MFWD, 9032 hrs., great for baler or grain auger, exc. cond., $40,000 OBO. Kdranch@yahoo.com 306-846-4501, 306-846-7770, Dinsmore, SK.

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1978 JD 4440 2WD, 9300 hrs., 1200 hrs. on complete rebuild, meticulously maintained, 134a A/C, Pioneer hyd. coupler conversion, 42" wheels, 50 series hood lights, upgraded steps, fresh eng. & trans. oils, $40,000. 306-577-9141, Wawota, SK.

2012 M135X, loader and grapple, 3PTH, 16x16 PS trans., 2400 hrs., 20.8x38, 135 HP, $73,900. 306-682-0738, Humboldt, SK CAT D7 17A HDV Dozer, CCU w/Towner 2014 MF 7615, Deluxe cab, cab susp., breaking disk, and LaPlat cable scraper, loader & grapple, CVT, 150 HP, 2510 hrs., $15,000. 780-632-7352, Vegreville, AB. $139,900. 306-682-0738, Humboldt, SK 12’ DEGELMAN 46/5700 4-Way dozer blade, QA, $15,000; HLA snow wing dozer blade, trip cutting edge, $15,000. Wandering River AB 780-771-2155, 780-404-1212

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25’ Heston PT Swather, bat reel, 540 PTO .................................................$3,000 275 Case IH (MacDon) PT Swather, bat reel, 1,000 PTO ........................ $3,000 40’ Morris 3100 Hoe Drills, mover and hitch, nice shape .............................$10,000 560 Hesston Round Baler, 1,000 PTO ........................................................ $5,500 660 NH Round Baler, 540 pto, nice shape ......................................................$5,500 60’ S82 Flexcoil Harrow Draw Bar, 5 bar Bent, Nice shape..........................$5,250 44’ 820 F.C. Deep Till Air Seeder, 4 bar harrows ..............................................CALL 2320 F.C. TBH Air Tank, complete with 320 - 3rd tank ........................................CALL 41’ Flexicoil 300 B Chisel Plow, 3 bar harrows ..........................................$12,500 100’ 65XL Flexicoil Sprayer, complete with windguards, elec. end nozzles single tips, auto rate, excellent condition ..................................$12,500 29’ 225 DOW Kello- Bilt Tandem Disc, 28” smooth front & rear blades, 10.5” spacing, oil, bath bearings, as new ........................................................ $60,000 47’ 820 Flexicoil Chisel Plow, 4 bar harrow, low mileage.............................$67,500 HD8-1400 (46’) Meridian Grain Auger, 27 HP Kholer, E-Kay mover, belt tightner, power stearing, lights, no spill hopper, spout, as new..............................SOLD HD8 - 1200 (39’) Sakundiak Grain Auger, 25HP Robin-Subaru, E-Kay mover, belt tightener, power steering, light kit, spout, excellent condition ...............................$12,000 HD8 - 1400 (46’) Sakundiak Grain Auger, 31 HP Vanguard engine, E-Kay mover, belt tightener, power steering, spout, 10 gallon fuel tank.....................................$10,800 13“ X 95’ FarmKing HydraulicSwing Auger, reverser, low proflie hopper, spout, full bin alarm, 1 season ...................................................................................................CALL New E-Kay 7”, 8”, 9”Bin Sweeps available.................................................CALL 3 Used E-Kay Bin Sweep Extensions ..............................................................CALL 8” Wheat Heart Transfer Auger, hydraulic drive, good condition .....................$1,000 New Outback S-Lite guidance ....................................................................$1,250 Factory Recon. Outback STS GPS and Mapping ........................................$2,250 New Outback STS Guidance, c/w E-Drive TC & VSI steering wheel ...................$7,000 New Outback STS Guidance, c/w E-Drive TC & hydraulic kit ............................$6,000 New STX Guidance, c/w E-Drive XD & hydraulic kit, 3 year ESP .........................$9,200 Used Outback E-Drive Hyd. kits .......................................................................$500 **Outback GPS Systems, E-Kay Custom Augers, Movers, Clutches, Bin Sweeps & Crop Divider Kohler, Vanguard, Robin Subaru Engines, Headsight Harvesting Solutions, Greentronics Sprayer Auto Boom Height, Kello-Bilt Discs**

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CAT DOZER BLADE: 12’x3’, good shape, cutting edge never been turned, good bolts, C-frame for blade, $1200. MF #36 DISCERS. Will pay top dollar and pick from anywhere. Phone Mike 306-722-7770, Osage, SK. 306-723-4875, Cupar, SK. 2013 NEW HOLLAND TV6070 Bidirectional, 4100 hrs., bought new with loader/grapple WANTED: NH BALE WAGONS & retrievand all the bells and whistles good reliable ers, any condition. Farm Equipment Findtractor. $110000. 306-263-3232, Tyvan, ing Service, P.O. Box 1363, Polson, MT WANTED: 4020 JOHN DEERE, powershift SK. youngslandc@gmail.com 59860. 406-883-2118. gas model. 403-823-1894, Drumheller, AB. BLOCKED & SEASONED PINE FIREWOOD: Bags $90. Delivery available. Vermette 2004 BOURGAULT 6550, dual fans, rear Wood Preservers, Spruce Home, SK. hitch, X15 monitor, $43,000; 2008 Macemail: info@vwpltd.com 875 VERSATILE SERIES III, 20.8x387 du- Don D60 header 25’, PU reel, dbl. knife dr., MULCHING- TREES, BRUSH, Stumps. 1-800-667-0094, als, 3400 original hrs., ultra premium con- fore/aft, triple delivery, $23,000; 2009 Call today 306-933-2950. Visit us at: Website: www.vwpltd.com dition. Dozer available. 403-823-1894, Farm King 13”x70’ auger, reverser, hyd. www.maverickconstruction.ca Drumheller, AB. winch, hyd. mover, full bin sensor, camera, 2014 VERSATILE 2375, 710’s, PTO, 4 $10,000; MacDon 973 39’, PU reel, trans- GUARANTEED PRESSURE TREATED fence hyds., 12 spd. standard, 1 owner, port wheels, fore and aft, headsight Auto- posts, lumber slabs and rails. Call Lehner NEW AND USED GENERATORS: 500KW Height control, c/w MacDon/NH adapter, Wood Preservers Ltd., ask for Ron Caterpillar, Perkins, Cummins, Magnum $185,000. 306-682-0738, Humboldt, SK. 306-763-4232, Prince Albert, SK. In stock. Call 250-554-6661, Kamloops, 1984 VERS. 875 4WD, w/Atom Jet hyd. $24,000. 403-665-2341, Craigmyle, AB. BC. Email: denis@bcdieselgenerators.com kit, $27,000. A.E. Chicoine Farm Equipwww.bcdieselgenerators.com ACREAGE EQUIPMENT: 3-PT. CULTIment Ltd., 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK. VATORS, Discs, Plows, Blades, Etc. 1992 FORD/VERSATILE 946, JD Auto- 780-892-3092, Wabamun, AB. 450KW MARATHON GENSET, 628 hrs., Steer, 6000 hrs., very nice, $44,500 Cdn. S60 dsl. engine - inframed, load tested. OBO. Delivery available. 218-779-1710. RETIRING - SMALLER FARM EQUIPMENT: Sold with warranty. $44,500. On Track 1999 MX220 Case/IH tractor; 27’ FlexiCompany Inc. 780-672-6868, Camrose, AB Coil air drill w/7120 tank; 1995 Ford S/A dsl., grain truck; Plus more! 306-842-5036, $215,000 2012 FENDT 933V, Stk#91880, 306-861-6466, Weyburn, SK. 3790 hrs., 330 HP, IVT, IF710/70R42 & WWW.NOUTILITYBILLS.COM - Indoor & IF620/75R30 Michelins, 4 SCV, Trimble 11’ ROTARY MOWER, $2000. Phone CFX750. 403-742-4427, Stettler, AB. 306-395-2668 or 306-681-7610, Chaplin, 16’ PEELED RAILS, 2-3” $4.50/ea., 125 per outdoor - coal, grain, multi-fuel, gas, oil, bundle; 3-4” $9.50/ea, 100 per bundle; pellet, propane and wood fired boilers, GRATTON COULEE AGRI PARTS LTD. Your SK. 4-5” $11.50/ea, 75 per bundle. Vermette cook stoves, fireplaces, furnaces, heaters #1 place to purchase late model combine and tractor parts. Used, new and rebuilt. ODESSA ROCKPICKER SALES: New De- Wood Preservers, Spruce Home, SK., and stoves. Athabasca, AB, 780-628-4835. gelman equipment, land rollers, Straw1-800-667-0094, email: info@vwpltd.com www.gcparts.com Toll free 888-327-6767. master, rockpickers, protill, dozer blades. website: www.vwpltd.com OUTDOOR WOODS BOILER, manufactured ALLIS CHALMERS 8010 4WD tractor 306-957-4403, 306-536-5097, Odessa, SK. by company in Roblin, MB. Approx 400,000 w/FEL & 3PTH., $6500 OBO. Call BTU/hr. Will heat any size of house/shop 306-862-8460, 306-277-4503, Gronlid, SK. and some additional outer buildings. SimiSUNFLOWER HARVEST SYSTEMS. Call for literature. 1-800-735-5848. Lucke Mfg., MULTIPLE HIGH HP track & 4WD tractors. BLOCKED SEASONED JACK Pine firewood lar model retails for $13,500 new from Various options, various hours. All are in www.luckemanufacturing.com and wood chips for sale. Lehner Wood Pre- dealer. Very simple operation, no compliexcellent condition and priced to sell! servers Ltd., 306-763-4232, Prince Albert, cated devices/controls. $3800 OBO. For We know that farming is enough of a SK. Will deliver. Self-unloading trailer. more information or viewing, please call Delivery available. Call 218-779-1710. gamble so if you want to sell it fast place 306-764-7214. Prince Albert, SK. 2008 JCB 541-70 Agra Plus telehandler, your ad in the Alberta Farmer Express SEASONED SPRUCE SLAB firewood, one 1028 hrs., original owner, excellent condi- classifieds. It’s a Sure Thing. Call our cord bundles, $99, half cord bundles, $65. tion, $89,000. 403-348-7251, Beaverlodge, toll-free number today. We have friendly Volume discounts. Call V&R Sawing, AB. cdgrinde@gmail.com 306-232-5488, Rosthern, SK. staff ready to help. 1-800-667-7770. TUBING FROM 1-1/4” to 3-1/2”. Sucker rod 3/4”, 7/8” and 1”. Line pipe and Casing also available. Phone 1-800-661-7858 or 780-842-5705, Wainwright, AB.

TEN PUREBRED CHAROLAIS bred heifers. Layne and Paula Evans, 306-252-2246, Kenaston, SK.

BISON WANTED - Canadian Prairie Bison is looking to contract grain finished bison, as well as calves and yearlings for growing FANCY PUREBRED HEIFER Calves. Jen-Ty markets. Contact Roger Provencher at Gelbviehs, 403-378-4898, Duchess, AB. 306-468-2316, roger@cdnbison.com www.jentygelbviehs.com BISON CALVES WANTED. Harmony Natural bison. Call or text 306-736-3454, SE Sask. BRED BISON HEIFERS for sale. 85 pasture raised, top cut. Ready to go Dec. 15. Call or text 306-495-8800, SE Sask. 100 BISON COWS, $5000 each; 100 bison calves (50 heifers and 50 bulls), taking offers. Call 250-263-3152, Melville, SK. KEEP JOBS IN CANADA. Elk Valley Ranches a Canadian Co. finishes bison in Canada. We are now buying cull cows, cull bulls, yearlings and calves. Paying top $$ with prompt payment. Kitscoty, AB, Frank at 780-846-2980. elkvalley@xplornet.com www.elkvalleyranches.com BUYING: CULL COWS, herdsire bulls, yearlings and calves. Now dealer for Redmond Bison mineral. Call Elk Valley Ranches, 780-846-2980, Kitscoty, AB. COMPLETE BISON COW herd dispersal Productive herd, culled annually, 125 cows, 50 yearling heifers. Royal Black Bison Ranch Inc. 306-441-7128, Paynton, SK

QUILL CREEK BISON is looking for finished, and all other types of bison. COD, paying market prices. “Producers working with Producers.” Delivery points in SK. and MB. Call 306-231-9110, Quill Lake, SK.

WANTED: USED, BURNT, old or ugly tracJOHN DEERE 36A FEL, 60” bucket, new lift tors. Newer models too! Smith’s Tractor cylinder shafts (to be installed), $750 OBO. Wrecking, 1-888-676-4847. Phone Paul, 306-233-7921, Wakaw, SK.

15 PUREBRED CHAROLAIS cows & 10 commercial cows, bred Charolais. Layne & Paula Evans, 306-252-2246, Kenaston, SK.

30 BELTED GALLOWAY X Galloway, yearlings & two-year-olds, certified organic, no grain. 780-356-2239, Grande Prairie area.

WANTED: BISON HANDLING equipment or system. 306-260-2433, Dalmeny, SK.

NEW 16’ DEGELMAN dozer blade, for Case 620 Quad track or any wide frame Case, $43,000. 306-441-1684, Cut Knife, SK.

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649 Allis diesel motors with pump, all siz- 10 PUREBRED BRED Charolais heifers, es of alum. pipe. Call Dennis to discuss some are AI. Wood River Charolais your needs! 403-308-1400, Taber, AB. 306-478-2520 McCord, SK.

DAVIDSON GELBVIEH/ LONESOME DOVE RANCH 29th Annual Bull Sale, Saturday, March 3, 2018, 1:00 PM at their bull yards, Ponteix, SK. Complimentary lunch at 11:00 AM. Pre-sale viewing and hospitality, Friday, March 2nd. Selling 100+ purebred Gelbvieh yearling bulls, Red or Black. Performance and semen tested. Vernon and Eileen 306-625-3755, Ross and Tara 306-625-3513, Ponteix, SK. Bidding in person or on-line: www.dlms.com View catalog and video on our websites: www.davidsongelbvieh.com and www.lonesomedoveranch.ca

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.

WANTED ALL CLASSES of bison: calves, yearlings, cows, bulls. Willing to purchase any amount. dreyelts1@rap.midco.net PUREBRED SALERS HERD DISPERSAL. Call 605-391-4646. Details at: www.sweetlandsalers.com Ken Sweetland, Lundar, MB., 204-762-5512. BREEDING STOCK: BORN 2016 Breeder bulls available March 2018 and bred heifers available for Nov 2018. Visit our website for pictures or call for pricing. 780-581-3025, Vermilion, AB. irishcreekbison@gmail.com PB RED SIMMENTAL 2nd and 3rd calvers. Also red heifer calves. Crocus Simmentals, irishcreekbison.com Swift Current, SK. Call 306-773-7122. 215 - 2017 Bison Calves: Taking offers for December/January weaning, to be picked LWC RANCH SELLING Simmental bulls by up. Started calving in March. Started finish- private treaty. 2-year-old, yearling, and ing ration November 1st. 306-331-7563, off-age bulls. Traditional, reds, blacks, Simmental Cross Angus. Contact Scott at Craik, SK. trewett.whbp@sasktel.net 780-214-1198, or Blaine at 306-821-0112.

PUREBRED BLACK ANGUS long yearling bulls, replacement heifers, AI service. Meadow Ridge Enterprises, 306-373-9140 or 306-270-6628, Saskatoon, SK. BLACK ANGUS BULLS, two year olds, semen tested, guaranteed breeders. Delivery available. 306-287-3900, 306-287-8006, Englefeld, SK. www.skinnerfarms.ca SELLING: BLACK ANGUS BULLS. Wayside Angus, Henry and Bernie Jungwirth, 306-256-3607, Cudworth, SK. 60 BRED BLACK HEIFERS bred Black, bulls out June 27th. Call 306-629-7575 or 306-629-3594, Morse, SK. 20 YOUNG PUREBRED Black & Red Angus cows; 1 PB Black Angus bull. For more info. call 306-865-4168 Hudson Bay, SK. 100 BLACK ANGUS heifers, bred to registered Black Angus bulls. Can winter and calve out. 306-322-7905, Archerwill, SK.

ALBERTA TEXAS LONGHORN Association 780-387-4874, Leduc, AB. For more info. www.albertatexaslonghorn.com

WELSH BLACK- The Brood Cow Advantage. Check www.canadianwelshblackcattle.com Canadian Welsh Black Soc. 403-442-4372.

EXCELLENT SET OF hand picked Red, RWF, & Black heifers. 112 red and RWF, exposed 45 days, start calving Feb 1st. 160 red and RWF, exposed 60 days, start calving April 1st. 40 black, exposed 60 days, start calving April 1st. Average weight 1200 lbs. Bred to top of the line Red Angus low BW bulls. 403-740-5197, Big Valley, AB. 100 BLACK ANGUS 3rd and 4th calvers; 250 Black & Red Angus 2nd calvers. Swift Current, SK. 306-773-1049, 306-741-6513.

110 BRED RED ANGUS Simmental cross heifers, bred Red Angus for 30 day calving period, bulls out July 1st. 306-355-2700, RETIREMENT DISPERSAL of Angus ge- 306-631-0997, Mortlach, SK. netics. 305 straws of semen from 7 Angus sires. 45 embryos from 4 high profile An- 65 YOUNG RED & Red cross bred cows, gus cows. Ph/text for list 780-216-0220. bred to Charolais bulls, due April 1st; 65 REG. RED ANGUS bulls, calving ease, good young black and black/white face cows, weights, no creep feed. Little de bred to Black Angus bulls, due April 1st, 2 & 7/8” OILFIELD TUBING, cement and weaning $2100. Call 306-577-1996, Kipling, SK. plastic lined, $25. Call 306-861-1280, Ranch, 306-845-2406, Turtleford, SK. Weyburn, SK. RED ANGUS BULLS, two year olds, se- 12 SIMMENTAL & Simmental Angus cross men tested, guaranteed breeders. Delivery bred heifers, red and black, bred easy calvDRILL STEM FOR SALE: 300 2-7/8”. available. 306-287-3900, 306-287-8006, ing Simmental, for Feb and March calving. 306-768-8555, Carrot River, SK. Englefeld, SK. www.skinnerfarms.ca Call Lee at 306-335-7553, Balcarres, SK.

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FOR SALE: 12 F1 POLLED Shorthorn Red Angus heifers, will make good brood cows. Call 306-277-4351, Gronlid, SK. 10 PB RA & 5 RA/Simm. bred heifers, bred RA July 14-Aug. 28. Kept these as own replacements out of 75 but must sell due to drought/feed shortage. Processed one month ago: RA 1017 lbs., Simm X 1068 lbs. Call Roger: 306-221-1558, Minton, SK. RED ANGUS CROSS Simmental Bred Heffiers, Bred Red Angus exposed June 12th. GREG’S WELDING: Freestanding 24’ & 30’ Call 306-458-7544, Midale, SK. corral panels and windbreaks; Also grain and silage troughs; as well as calf shelters. Call for pricing, 306-768-8555, delivery available. Carrot River, SK. WANTED: CULL COWS and bulls. For bookings call Kelly at Drake Meat Processors, MOLE HILL DESTROYERS: Level those rough hay fields, speed up haying opera306-363-2117 ext. 111, Drake, SK. tions, less downtime. Save money. For more information phone 306-542-7325. Visit: www.molehilldestroyers.com STALLIONS, GELDINGS, MARES. Phone: 306-283-4495 (evenings), Langham, SK. 2002 JIFFY 920 Bale Processor, new rotor, flails, and bushings. Call 306-839-4708, www.livingwaterpaintsandquarters.com Pierceland, SK.

LOG AND TIMBER HOMES, Saskatoon, SK. Visit www.backcountryloghomes.ca or call 306-222-6558.

WWW.MEDALLION-HOMES.CA modular homes/lake houses/RTM’s. Visit our sales lot, or check online for stock, homes and all other plans. Factory direct orders built to your specs! Trade-ins welcome, buy and sell used homes. Hwy 2 South, Prince Albert, SK. Call 306-764-2121 or toll free 1-800-249-3969.

HOME HARDWARE RTM Homes and Cottages. Phone 1-800-663-3350 or go online for floor plans and specs at: www.northbattlefordhomehardware.com J&H HOMES: Western Canada’s most trusted RTM Home Builder since 1969. View at www.jhhomes.com 306-652-5322

2002 WELLSITE 10’x30’ trailer, propane pig, AC, bdrm. w/bunk beds, Fresh CVIP, $38,800. Stk #UV1026. On Track Company Inc. 780-672-6868, Camrose, AB.

WANT THE ORGANIC ADVANTAGE? Contact an organic Agrologist at Pro-Cert for information on organic farming: prospects, transition, barriers, benefits, certification and marketing. Call 306-382-1299, 9 YEAR OLD flashy rope horse. Bo is a 15.2 Saskatoon, SK. or info@pro-cert.org HH finished head horse used at numerous jackpots. A well started heel horse, used on the ranch for every job under the sun. Doctored cows/yearlings, dragged thou- WANTED: ORGANIC LENTILS, peas and sands of calves, and hauled to AZ. one chickpeas. Stonehenge Organics, Assiniwinter but mainly hauled and used as a boia, SK., 306-640-8600, 306-640-8437. pickup horse across Western Canada the last 2 yrs. Flashy as they come and reliable. Videos available, serious inquires only please. Please call 306-263-3232, Tyvan, SK. Email: youngslandc@gmail.com

HORSE COLLARS, all sizes, steel and aluminum horseshoes. We ship anywhere. Keddie’s, 1-800-390-6924 or keddies.com ATTENTION HARNESS MAKERS: I have a quantity of harness’, hardware & a Pearson sewing machine for sale. Give me a call 780-879-2385 for more info., Alliance, AB. BOBSLEIGH w/HEAVY DUTY 2-1/2” cast runners, like new condition. Phone 306-237-4406, Perdue, SK.

J&H RTM HOMES: Save up to $17,000 PLUS get a free trip of your choice! Expires Dec 31. www.jhhomes.com 306-652-5322 RTMS AND SITE built homes. Call 1-866-933-9595, or go online for pictures and pricing at: www.warmanhomes.ca

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. 1-800-667-7770.

ARE YOU A GENTLEMAN, 55-65? Seeking companionship for occasional outings for lady busy with gardening, helping others, cooking, animal care, music, many other interests. Reply to: Box 2010, c/o The Western Producer, Saskatoon, SK S7K 2C4 ORGANIC LAND in MD of Mackenzie: 1200 seeded ac., 1800 sq.ft house w/garage, 6800 sq.ft. shop, 60x120 cold storage, 100,000+ bu. grain storage, on school bus route, power, phone, natural gas, dugout. 780-928-2538 or 780-841-1180.

LAND FOR SALE: 505.18 ac. of cross fenced grass ready to be turned back into grain land. Land is beside busy airport in Central Alberta. $3600/acre. Call 780-385-0524, Killam, AB. kelndor@syban.net

HERD REDUCTION SALE on PB Nubians, does, bucks and bucklings, no CAE/CL. Call 306-231-4036, Humboldt, SK. CHESAPEAKE BAY RETRIEVER puppies From great hunting parents, both health 48” BELTING DOWN to 32”. Good for cat- certified and titled in hunt tests. Registle feeders. Call 403-346-7178, Red Deer, tered, vaccinated, de-wormed and ready to AB. go December 20th. Pedigrees available SVEN ROLLER MILLS. Built for over 40 upon request. Inquire to: 306-776-2510 or years. PTO/elec. drive, 40 to 1000 bu./hr. e-mail: flatrocktrucks@outlook.com Example: 300 bu./hr. unit costs $1/hr. to run. Rolls peas and all grains. We regroove PUREBRED BORDER COLLIE Puppies, 3 and repair all makes of mills. Call Apollo females. Microchipped, dewormed & vacciMachine 306-242-9884, 1-877-255-0187. nated. $750. 403-575-5470, Brownfield, AB. www.apollomachineandproducts.com

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STEEL VIEW MFG. Self-standing panels, windbreaks, silage/hay bunks, feeder panels, sucker rod fence posts. Custom or- PUREBRED FOX RED Lab puppies, ready to ders. Call Shane 306-493-2300, Delisle, go for Christmas, 4 males, 3 females. Will be vet checked, dewormed, and have first SK. www.steelviewmfg.com shots. 306-368-2515, Lake Lenore, SK. CATTLE SHELTER PACKAGES or built on site. For early booking call 1-800-667-4990 or visit our website: www.warmanhomecentre.com PUREBRED BORDER COLLIE pups for sale, (2) 2007 HAGEDORN 2277 hydropush ma- Elvin Kopp bloodlines, can be papered, nure spreaders, 425 bu., always shedded. c/w 1st shots, vet checked, micro chipped, $850. Call 403-575-1309, Consort, AB. Phone 306-717-3297, Hafford, SK.

Red Deer County is offering this property located approx. 30 km east of Red Deer on Hwy 595 to Rge Rd 240, & north approx. 1 km. Asking $600,000 plus GST.

FREESTANDING PANELS: 30’ windbreak panels; 6-bar 24’ and 30’ panels; 10’, 20’ and 30’ feed troughs; Bale shredder bunks; Silage bunks; Feeder panels; HD bale feeders; All metal 16’ and 24’ calf shelters. Will custom build. 306-424-2094, Kendal, SK. FOR A FREE DEMONSTRATION without obligation, of a Luther Cattle Brush and Oiler, give Cliff a call at 306-734-2997, Aylesbury, SK. It’s the one they love to use!

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Call 403-291-0005 Call 403-291-0005 Toll Free Toll Free 1-877-784-9696 1-877-784-9696 www.briskenergy.com www.briskenergy.com SK. Licensed Operator. Info@briskenergy.com Making for landowners landowners Makingthe the process processaapositive positive experience experience for A sharesShares available for accredited investors ClassClass ‘A’ Founders available for Accredited Investors WANTED: Saskatchewan grainland, housing, and vacant lots. Will pay min. 10% premium on current pricing. Within 25 miles of Leader SK. Box 5001, c/o The Western Producer, Saskatoon, SK S7K 2C4 RM MAPLE CREEK #111. For sale N 1/2 35-11-26-W3. 320 cult. acres, 60x100’ steel quonset on 2’ cement fdn, power, water for up to 100 head of cattle, 1 mile of Hwy #1 frontage. Call 403-866-2214. RM OF FOAM LAKE #276 for sale SE-35-28-12-W2, 160 acres (approx. 102 cultivated). Call 780-724-3735 for info.

TO BE MOVED: 950 sq. ft. house, new windows and doors, 2” insulation, 3 bedroom, newer cabinets, metal roof & vinyl siding. Must be moved by spring 2018. Asking $25,000. 306-227-0610, Saskatoon, SK. TOM@SASKFARMLAND.COM Interested in the value of your farmland and considering selling? Up to date market evaluations done at your farm. Coldwell Banker Signature. Tom Neufeld 306-260-7838.

REGISTERED BORDER COLLIE pups from working parents. Call Richard Smith 780-846-2643, Kitscoty, AB. LARGE PUREBRED ALASKAN malamute/cross pups. Born Oct 10, these well marked pups, possess strong stamina, and loyalty, reasonably priced at $327.50. Call 306-947-2190, Hepburn, SK.

FOR SALE NE 1-38-24-4 137.96 acres

Inquiries can be directed to our Land Management Department at (403) 350-2166 or by email landmanagement@rdcounty.ca Property sold “as is”. Prospective purchasers are urged to examine and research the property prior to bidding. Red Deer County makes no representations or warranties, expressed or implied, as to the location, condition, accessibility, terrain, build ability or information contained herein, which is accurate to the best of our knowledge.

LOG SIDING, LOG cabin logs, Fir timbers, Fir flooring, Cedar. Special orders. Check out more info. at: rouckbros.com Lumby, BC., 1-800-960-3388.

CERTIFIED CDC HAYMAKER. Hickseeds 306-354-7998 (Barry) or 306-229-9517 (Dale), Mossbank, SK. CERTIFIED #1 CDC Ruffian, AC Leggett & CDC Orrin. Fenton Seeds, 306-873-5438, Tisdale, SK. CERTIFIED Camden, Morgan, Baler and Haymaker. Trawin Seeds, 306-752-4060, Melfort, SK. www.trawinseeds.ca CERT., FDN. AND/OR REG. CS Camden, CDC Ruffian & CDC Minstrel. Call 306-368-2602, 306-231-6454, Lake Lenore, SK. kb.berscheid@sasktel.net

WANT TO FINISH combing in August? Grow an early variety! Grow Go Early HRS wheat. Call Mastin Seeds, Olds, AB., 403-556-2609, mastinseeds.com SELECT CDC GO seed, hand picked from breeder seed. Contact: mastinseed.com Call or text 403-994-2609, Olds, AB.

TIMESHARE FOR SALE: Christie Lodge in Vail, Colorado. Floating week, 1 bdrm., Queen, fireplace, kitchenette, maintenance fees $458/yearly. Never had the chance to use, but must sell for health reasons - can no longer leave Canada. Make offer and I will consider. Call 403-242-9234.

SY ROWYN CPSR, Cert. top quality seed, high yielder with vg protein. All inquires welcome. Volume discounts. Gregoire Seed Farms Ltd., North Battleford, SK., cell 306-441-7851 or 306-445-5516. Email gregfarms@sasktel.net AAC BRANDON CWRS, Cert. top quality seed, very high yielder and protein. Highly recommended by growers. All inquiries welcome. Volume discounts. Gregoire Seed Farms Ltd., North Battleford, SK., cell 306-441-7851, 306-445-5516 or email: gregfarms@sasktel.net

SAWMILLS from only $4397 - Make Money and Save Money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock, ready to ship. Free info. and DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/168 or call AAC ELIE, CWRS, CERT. top quality seed, 1-800-567-0404. sister wheat to AAC Brandon. Very high yielder with high protein. Positive reviews from growers. All inquires welcome. Volume discounts. Gregoire Seed Farms Ltd, North Battleford, SK., cell 306-441-7851, 306-445-5516. gregfarms@sasktel.net REGISTERED/CERTIFIED #1: CDC Landmark, AAC Brandon, AAC Jatharia, Cardale, CDC Utmost. Ardell Seeds, 306-668-4415, Vanscoy, SK. EXCELLENT QUALITY CERTIFIED #1 CDC Landmark VB, AAC Viewfield, AAC Brandon, AAC Cameron VB, AAC Elie, Cardale and AC Andrew. Frederick Seeds, 306-287-3977, Watson, SK. CERTIFIED # 1 AAC Jatharia VB wheat, new. Midge tolerant. Shewchuk Seeds, 306-290-7816, Blaine Lake, SK.

CERTIFIED #1 AAC Brandon: 99% germ., 99% vigor, 38.58 TKW. Sandercock Seed Farm, 306-334-2958, Balcarres, SK.

LAND WANTED TO rent or purchase in RM #248 and RM #218. Call 306-726-8090, pjhart@sasktel.net

CERTIFIED #1 CDC Landmark VB, CDC Plentiful, Cardale, Elgin ND, Goodeve VB, Fenton Seeds, 306-873-5438, Tisdale, SK. CERTIFIED CDC Landmark, AAC Cameron, Jatharia, Brandon CWRS wheat. Contact Trawin Seeds, 306-752-4060, Melfort, SK. www.trawinseeds.ca CERTIFIED AAC BRANDON, AAC Jatharia. Call Grant, 306-746-7336, 306-524-4339, 306-746-8070, Semans, SK. CERT., FND, AND/OR REG. CDC Landmark AAC SYNERGY, Cert. top quality seed. VB, AAC Cameron VB, AAC Brandon Very high yielder, gaining acceptance with 306-368-2602, 306-231-6454, Lake Lenore, maltsters. Contracts available. Inquiries SK. kb.berscheid@sasktel.net welcome. Gregoire Seed Farms Ltd, North Battleford, SK., cell 306-441-7851 or 306-445-5516. gregfarms@sasktel.net

CDC COPELAND, Fdn., Reg., Cert. top TOP QUALITY CERTIFIED alfalfa and grass quality seed. Widely accepted malt variety. seed. Call Gary or Janice Waterhouse Inquiries welcome. Volume discounts. 306-874-5684, Naicam, SK. Gregoire Seed Farms Ltd, North Battleford, SK., cell 306-441-7851 or 306-445-5516. WANTED TO PURCHASE FARMLAND gregfarms@sasktel.net with lots of oil wells and battery sites on CERTIFIED #1: CDC Copeland, AAC Syn- WANT TO FINISH combining in August? property. 780-499-2367, Edmonton, AB. ergy, CDC Maverick, CDC Austenson, AC Grow an early variety! Grow Early One Ranger. Ardell Seeds Ltd., 306-668-4415, Polish canola and follow with Pintail winter Vanscoy, SK. wheat. Call Mastin Seeds, Olds, AB., 403-556-2609, mastinseeds.com DWEIN TASK REALTY INC. Saska- TOP QUALITY CERT. #1 CDC Copeland, toon/Conquest: Mint 1560 sq. ft. bunga- AC Metcalfe, Newdale. Frederick Seeds, HYBRID AND OPEN-POLLINATED canola low on 10 acres. Absolutely all the bells 306-287-3977, Watson, SK. varieties. Certified #1 Synergy (Polish), and whistles! 40x60’ straight wall shed, Dekalb & Rugby. Phone Fenton Seeds, c/w 16’ wall. Mature yard. MLS SK. 709771 CERTIFIED CDC MAVERICK. Hickseeds 306-873-5438, Tisdale, SK. $599,900; Saskatoon/Asquith: Nicely up- 306-354-7998 (Barry) or 306-229-9517 dated 1504 sq. ft. bungalow on 80 acres, (Dale), Mossbank, SK. 40x60’ dream shop and 32x100’ storage CERT. #1 Copeland: 94% germ., 95% vigbuilding. MLS SK 707238. $549,900. Call or, 48.3 TKW, 100% Copeland. Sandercock CDC GLAS, Reg., Cert., top quality seed. Dwein 306-221-1035. Seed Farm, 306-334-2958, Balcarres, SK High yield, exc. standability, easy to harvest. reviews from customers. InCERTIFIED #1 Metcalf(2R) & Legacy(6R). quiriesGreat welcome. Gregoire Seed Farms Fenton Seeds, 306-873-5438, Tisdale, SK. Ltd., North Battleford, SK., 306-441-7851 CERTIFIED CDC Copeland & AC Metcalf. or 306-445-5516. gregfarms@sasktel.net Call Trawin Seeds, 306-752-4060, Melfort, CERTIFIED # 1 CDC GLAS - The variety to SK. www.trawinseeds.ca grow! Top yield, excellent lodging resis4 WHEEL BOMBARDIER Rotex, 250 hrs, CERTIFIED CDC Austenson & Maverick tance. 306-290-7816, Blaine Lake, SK. like new, $4000; Wanted: 14’ bumper hitch feed barley. Trawin Seeds, 306-752-4060, dump trailer. 306-304-1959, Goodsoil, SK. CERTIFIED #1 CDC Sorrel, AAC Bravo. Melfort, SK. www.trawinseeds.ca Fenton Seeds, 306-873-5438, Tisdale, SK. CERT., FDN., AND/OR REG. AC Metcalfe, CDC Copeland and Legacy. Call CERTIFIED #1 CDC Sorrel, AAC Bravo. 306-368-2602,306-231-6454, Lake Lenore, Fenton Seeds, 306-873-5438, Tisdale, SK. SK. kb.berscheid@sasktel.net CERTIFIED GLAS and CDC Sorrel flax. Trawin Seeds, 306-752-4060, Melfort, SK. www.trawinseeds.ca MINIMIZE INPUT COSTS & maximize yield CERT., FDN., AND/OR REG. CDC Glas & CDC potential. Grain & grazing/silage corn. The Sorrel 306-368-2602, 306-231-6454, Lake leader’s in non-GMO technology. A more Lenore, SK. kb.berscheid@sasktel.net sustainable way of farming! Free delivery. Call De Dell Seeds Inc. 204-268-5224.

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QUARTER SECTION IN RM of Bjorkdale, SK. #426. SW 19-45-09 W2. 147 acres, approx. FARM LAND INVESTORS wanted for 100 cultivated. Phone 306-864-7922. east central Alberta and West central Sask, Looking for investors to partner with or directly invest in good land. Land will be mangaged by a proven top producing 3rd generation farm business in a prime area MULCHING- TREES, BRUSH, Stumps. for expansion. Area has multiple wind farms Call today 306-933-2950. Visit us at: in the planning stages to be constructed in www.maverickconstruction.ca the next few years as well as oil and gas. CUSTOM GRAZING AVAILABLE for 2018. Farmland is a safe place to invest with good Accepting cow/calf pairs, approx. 1000 returns and the time is now. E-mail: acres, highly assessed cultivated land farmlandinvesting@hotmail.com seeded to oats, plus 600 acres valley pasture with 1.5 miles of river exposure. Located North of Aylesbury, SK. Call Cliff Luther, 306-734-2997.

ELK WANTED! If you have elk to supply to market let AWAPCO be your first choice. $11.50/kg. Call our office at 780-980-7589, info@wapitiriver.com FOR SALE: Small closed young Elk herd, 10 bulls & 12 females. Call 306-839-7794

PAYSEN LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT INC. We manufacture an extensive line of cattle handling and feeding equipment including squeeze chutes, adj. width alleys, crowding tubs, calf tip tables, maternity pens, gates and panels, bale feeders, Bison equipment, Texas gates, steel water troughs, rodeo equipment and garbage incinerators. Distributors for El-Toro electric branders and twine cutters. Our squeeze chutes and headgates are now avail. with a neck extender. Ph 306-796-4508, email: ple@sasktel.net Web: www.paysen.com NH 357 MIX MILL, always shedded, excellent working condition, $4800. Willmott Ranch, Pense, SK. Call 306-345-2046.

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VEGAS TIMESHARE: INT’L exchanges, 2 bedroom, 2 bath, full kitchen, laundry, fireplace, pools, selling due to health. 306-453-2958, Carlyle, SK.

LOOKING FOR YOUR piece of paradise? 21 ac. lots near Lac des Iles. Approx 140 ac. overlooking Lac des Iles. For more info: 306-238-7702, e.alexander@littleloon.ca

CANADIAN VERIFIED SHEEP Program (OFFS) workshop in conjunction with Sask. Sheep Development Board’s AGM and Symposium will be held at Ramada Plaza Hotel 1818 Victoria Ave, Regina, SK. Jan 12-13, 2018. Please call: 306-933-5200 or mail to: sheepdb@sasktel.net to register, please visit: www.sksheep.com for details.

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CERT. FDN, REG. Precision; CDC Alloy; AAC Spitfire; Transcend, all exc. germ., 0% fusarium. Fraser Farms 306-741-0475, CERTIFIED Snowbird fababeans & Amarillo Peas. Call Trawin Seeds, 306-752-4060, Pambrun, SK. foc@sasktel.net Melfort, SK. www.trawinseeds.ca CERT. & REG. CDC Precision; AAC Spitfire. High germ. & 0% F.G., Fast Seed Farm Ltd., CERTIFIED CDC Blackstrap, earliest black 306-463-3626, Kindersley, SK. bean, direct harvest, high yield, excellent disease pkg.; CDC Super Jet & CDC Jet also available. Martens Charolais & Seed, 204-534-8370, Boissevain, MB. WANT TO FINISH combining in August? APARTMENTS FOR RENT, Langham, SK. Grow an early variety! Grow Juniper oats CERTIFIED FABA BEANS: FB9-4 (normal WANTED: 1000 ACRE grain farm w/yard Quiet, well maintained, close to schools. 1 and follow with Pintail winter wheat. Call tannin), and Snowbird (zero tannin) in northwest Saskatchewan. Call anytime: and 2 bedrooms starting at $650. Contact Mastin Seeds, Olds, AB., 403-556-2609, 306-368-2602, 306-231-6454, Lake Lenore, SK. kb.berscheid@sasktel.net 780-205-4296 or email 3star@telus.net Blaise at 306-349-9351. mastinseeds.com 3,178 acres with 2,005 under cultivation. High revenue stream from Oil/Gas Leases. Located in East Central Alberta. Contact: Northern Lights Realty (2000) Ltd. toll free 1-866-262-1649 or hlverm@telusplanet.net or Darren Sanders at Lane Realty 1-306-291-8944

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CERT. CDC IMPULSE, CDC Proclaim, CDC Maxim, CDC Redmoon, CDC Greenstar. 98% germ, 0% disease. Fraser Farms, Pambrun, SK. 306-741-0475. foc@sasktel.net CERT. CDC PROCLAIM CL Reds, high germ. & 0% disease. Fast Seed Farm Ltd., 306-463-3626, Kindersley, SK. CERTIFIED #1 CDC Impala (small red) Clearfield. Fenton Seeds, 306-873-5438, Tisdale, SK. CERTIFIED CDC MARBLE, dark speckled; Certified CDC 4371-4, red. Call Grant, Semans, SK. 306-746-7336, 306-524-4339, 306-746-8070.

WANT TO FINISH combining in August? Grow an early variety! Grow AAC Peace River yellow peas and follow with Pintail winter wheat. Call Mastin Seeds, Olds, AB., 403-556-2609, mastinseeds.com GREEN PEAS, yellow pea prices down, try new green pea varieties! CDC Limerick, CDC Greenwater & CDC Spruce. Select, Fdn., Reg. and Cert. Ask about CDC Forest. Gregoire Seed Farms Ltd, North Battleford, SK., cell 306-441-7851 or 306-445-5516. gregfarms@sasktel.net CERT. CDC INCA; CDC Greenwater, exc. germ. and disease. Fraser Farms, Pambrun, SK, 306-741-0475. foc@sasktel.net REGISTERED/CERTIFIED #1: AAC Ardill, CDC Inca, CDC Spectrum, CDC Limerick (green), CDC Proclaim Lentil (red). Ardell Seeds Ltd., 306-668-4415, Vanscoy, SK. FDN. & CERT. CDC Spectrum; CDC Amarillo. High germ. & 0% disease. Fast Seed Farm Ltd., 306-463-3626, Kindersley, SK. CERTIFIED AAC ARDILL yellow peas. Call Hickseeds 306-354-7998 (Barry) or 306-229-9517 (Dale), Mossbank, SK. CERTIFIED #1 CDC Spectrum, CDC Acer (Maple), CDC Amarillo and CDC Meadow. Fenton Seeds, 306-873-5438, Tisdale, SK. CERTIFIED CDC INCA, CDC Greenwater, CDC Mosaic. Call Grant, 306-746-7336, 306-524-4339, 306-746-8070, Semans, SK CERT., FDN., AND/OR REG. CDC Athabasca, CDC Spectrum, CDC Inca yellow peas, CDC Spruce, CDC Greenwater green peas 306-368-2602, 306-231-6454, Lake Lenore, SK. kb.berscheid@sasktel.net

REG. & CERTIFIED CDC Calvi (itchless), high yielder. Fast Seed Farm Ltd., 306-463-3626, Kindersley, SK.

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Call 403-633-8835. tation, witching. PVC/SS construction, ex- Commercial helicopter licence; Provincial pert workmanship and fair pricing. 50% pesticide licence; Current Tilley, AB. aviation mediLARGE ROUND HAY bales, mixtures of government grant now available. Indian cal; Endorsement on Jet Ranger considtimothy, alfalfa, and brome. $65/bale. Call Head, SK., 306-541-7210 or 306-695-2061 ered an asset and turbine experience pre780-981-2119, 780-841-3868. High Level. ferred. Turbine experienced pilots will be given preference based on hours of experi500 MIXED ALFALFA grass big round ence, (500 hrs. Ag spraying required). If bales, no rain. Boyle, AB. area. Call 35 TON WINCH, 2 speed reversible gear- no suitable candidate is found training, 780-525-2482 or 780-519-7544. NEW HAY FOR SALE; Round bale picking box, 75’ of new cable still on the roll, $750. mentorship and/or apprentice program will be considered for the right individual. and hauling, small or large loads. Travel Call 306-722-7770, Osage, SK. Strong ability to adapt to changing situaanywhere. 306-291-9658, Vanscoy, SK. tions and maintain a positive attitude with REASONABLY PRICED HAY in big customers, co-workers, and supervisors. squares. Variety of grades available, inStrong communication and problem solvcluding greenfeed from newly established U-DRIVE TRACTOR TRAILER Training, ing abilities, with quality service delivery alfalfa stands and horse hay; 65 bales of 30 years experience. Day, 1 and 2 week as the utmost priority. Proficiency in Eng2015 crop at 10.2% protein. Can arrange upgrading programs for Class 1A, 3A and lish reading and writing. Capable of operfor trucking. 306-320-1041, Leroy, SK. air brakes. One on one driving instructions. ating Satlock guidance systems or equiva306-786-6600, Yorkton, SK. lent. Must be insurable. Accommodations and vehicle provided during employment. Wage $60/hr. 40 hrs./week. Bonuses based on performance. Workers compenLOOKING FOR PERSON(S) to live in newer sation provided. Contact Clayton Rempel, dwelling on established farm yard close to Clayton Air Service Ltd., Box 87, Leask, SK. Drayton Valley, AB. Rent free in exchange S0J 1M0. Phone 306-497-7401, Fax for light chores (horses, dogs, cats) and 306-466-9994. Please e-mail resume to: some grass mowing. Must be reliable, applyclaytonairsk@gmail.com trustworthy, non-drinker/smoker, v. clean in dwelling & like animals. Email resume to POST SHAVINGS: Cattle feedlot, horse & wyakin@telus.net or fax 780-542-6467. poultry bedding. Bulk pricing and delivery available; Landscaping Mulch: Available LOOKING FOR PEOPLE interested in riding in 1 yard bulk bags for $45, delivery feedlot pens in Strathmore or Lethbridge, available; Colored Landscaping Mulch: AB. area, w/above average horsemanship Available in 1 yard bulk bags for $115, de- skills, willing to train. 2 positions available. livery avail. Vermette Wood Preservers, Wages depending on qualifications. Spruce Home, SK.. 1-800-667-0094. Email: 403-701-1548, Strathmore, AB. info@vwpltd.com Visit: www.vwpltd.com LONG LAKE TRUCKING, two units, custom HELP WANTED ON grain and cattle operation. Must have valid drivers license and hay hauling. 306-567-7100, Imperial, SK. experience with cattle and machinery. ROUND HAY BALES for sale, Cicer Milk 780-582-2254, Forestburg, AB. Vetch/ brome mix, 2016 $35. per bale, 2017 $45. per bale. Call 306-742-5900 AGROLOGIST/ LABOURER: Permanent leave msg, Calder, SK. position on grain farm. Non-smoking. ApWANTED: ALFALFA 3x3 and 3x4 bales. plicants should have previous farm experiWill arrange for pickup at farm/field. ence, knowledge & mechanical ability. DuPhone Chris 204-746-0462, Brunkild, MB. ties include operating tractors, combines, 500 LARGE HEAVY Alfalfa/Timothy mix, sprayers, floater, grain augers, climbing large net wrapped bales, starting at grain bins, know how to operate GPS on equipment, variable rate applications as .02/lbs; 204-642-7684, Gimli, MB. well as general farm labour duties. Appli1ST & 2ND CUT large round alfalfa bales. cants must have Class 5 license, 1A liStraight alfalfa & grass blend available, cense, like animals, be responsible, honest Norquay, SK. 306-594-4027 and show initiative to take on any challenge that arises. Weyburn, SK. area. Please call 306-861-3774.

CLAYTON AIR SERVICE LTD. is seeking 4 Professional Turbine Ag Pilots for the 2018 spraying season, using Air Tractor 502B’s. Requirements: All 5 positions from May 16 through to Sept. 11, completing aerial application on Sask fields & occasionally other provinces. Requirements: Must be committed to entire season or make prior arrangements. Provincial pesticide licenses required. Current aviation medical. 1000+ hrs. aerial application experience preferred. Training, mentorship and/or apprentice program will be considered for the right individual. Strong ability to adapt to changing situations and maintain a positive attitude with customers, co-workers, and supervisors. Strong communication and problem solving abilities, with quality service delivery as the utmost priority. Proficiency in English reading and writing. Capable of operating Satlock guidance systems or equivalent. Must be insurable. Accommodations and vehicle provided during employment. Wage $60/hr. 40 hrs./week. Bonuses based on performance. Workers compensation provided. Contact Clayton Rempel, Clayton Air Service Ltd., Box 87, Leask, SK. S0J 1M0. Phone 306-497-7401, Fax 306-466-9994. E-mail: applyclaytonairsk@gmail.com 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. 1-800-667-7770.

FARM MANAGER: PAGE FARMS is seeking a Farm Manager for the 3000 ac. grain farm SW of Winnipeg. Candidate must have exp. in all aspects of grain farming, as well as plan and execute for all areas of the farm (inputs, supplies, marketing, relationship building, employee mgmt., maintenance of equip., building & facilities, record keeping, book keeping & more) in an efficient & cost effective manner. Must be mechanically inclined & have a class 1A license (or be willing to obtain one). The position is salaried (will depend on experience) and also includes housing, vehicle & cell phone. Great opportunity for a family, has a supportive community & schooling nearby. To apply, forward resume with references & cover letter to: pagefarm@mymts.net or mail to: PAGE Farms, Box 59, Starbuck, MB R0G 2P0. Deadline: Jan. 15, 2018.

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RED FIFE SPRING WHEAT. The original Canadian Heritage wheat, 6000 bu. Phone 306-831-8977, Fiske, SK. SEED OATS, 95% germ., 96% vigor. Phone 306-717-3297, Hafford, SK. TREATED OAT SEED for sale: Souris and Morgan, treated with Raxil Pro. Call Justin 306-469-0105, Big River, SK.

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1-877-641-2798 COVER CROPS. HICKSEED LTD., Mossbank, SK. Now has on the floor for organic plowdown: Daikon radish (zero till); Hairy Vetch; Austrian Winter peas; Buckwheat; Yellow Blossom sweet clover. Also, green feed blends available. For all your seed needs call Hickseed Ltd. Barry 306-354-7998 or Dale 306-229-9517

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WANTED HEATED CANOLA. No broker involved. Sell direct to crushing plant. Cash on delivery or pickup. 306-228-7306 or 306-228-7325, no texts. Unity, SK. WHY NOT KEEP MARKETING SIMPLE? You are selling feed grains. We are buying feed grains. Also buying chickpeas, lentils and golden flax. Fast payment, with prompt pickup, true price discovery. Call Jim Beusekom, Allen Pirness, David Lea, Vera Buziak or Matt Beusekom at Market Place Commodities Ltd., Lethbridge, AB. Phone 1-866-512-1711. Email info@marketplacecommodities.com or VAN RAAY PASKAL Farms in Iron Springs area is looking for Feed Barley. Put more $$$ in your pocket and sell direct to us with no brokerage fee. Call 403-330-9147. WANTED: OFF-GRADE PULSES, oil seeds and cereals. All organic cereals and specialty crops. Prairie Wide Grain, Saskatoon, SK., 306-230-8101, 306-716-2297. 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: FEED BARLEY, 48 lbs. plus. Phone 306-345-2523, Stony Beach, SK.

WANTED: FEED GRAIN, barley, wheat, peas, green or damaged canola. Phone Gary 306-823-4493, Neilburg, SK. 4000 BU. of Oats; 10,000 bu. of Rye & 50 bales of pea straw. 306-283-4747, 306-220-0429, Langham, SK. LACKAWANNA PRODUCTS CORP. Buyers and sellers of all types of feed grain and grain by-products. Contact Bill Hajt or Christopher Lent at 306-862-2723. clent@lpctrade.com bhajt@lpctrade.com

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MCDONALD CREEK PASTURE is accepting tenders for Pasture Manager, 1640 head pasture, Tenders closes Dec. 31, 2017, for info contact Allan 306-222-3915, Email: a.lqutaerhorse@sasktel.net. Mail: Box 1, Grandora, SK, S0K 1V0. SASKATCHEWAN CUSTOM FARMING operation seeking Full-time and Part-time employees for 2018. Competitive wages and scheduled time off. Housing and meal plans supplied. Must be at least 18 and have or be willing to acquire AZ/1A license. Inquire by phone to: 306-776-2510, or e-mail: flatrocktrucks@outlook.com

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. May 1 to Nov. 15. $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 FULL-TIME FARM LABOURER HELP. Applicants should have previous farm experience and mechanical ability. Duties include operation of machinery, including tractors and other farm equipment, as well as general farm laborer duties. $25/hour depending on experience. Must be able to cross US border. Location: Pierson, MB. Feland Bros. Farms, Greg Feland and Wade Feland, Box 284, Pierson, MB. R0M 1S0. 701-756-6954.

BUYING HEATED/DAMAGED PEAS, FLAX & GRAIN “On Farm Pickup”. Westcan Feed & Grain, 1-877-250-5252. BUYING SPRING THRASHED CANOLA and grain “On Farm Pickup” Westcan Feed & Grain, 1-877-250-5252. FEED GRAIN WANTED! Also buying light, DAIRY FARM MANAGER: Permanent fulltough or offgrade grains. “On Farm Pickup” time position on robotic milk farm, experiWestcan Feed & Grain, 1-877-250-5252. ence required. hmvandersluijs@gmail.com POLY TANKS: 15 to 10,000 gal.; Bladder tanks from 220 to 88,000 gallon; Water and liquid fertilizer; Fuel tanks, single and double wall; Truck and storage, gas or dsl. Wilke Sales, 306-586-5711, Regina, SK.

FARM LABOURER WANTED: Farm machinery operating experience required; Repetitive farm duties including cleaning and maintance of farm equipment, dealing with live stock. Plant, spray, harvest crops. Minimum 1 year farming experience required, Aylesbury, SK. Email: rmengel@sasktel.net

RANCH HAND REQUIRED on a large Southern Alberta cattle ranch. Must be experienced at moving cattle on horseback and able to work with others. The job entails feeding and treating cattle, haying and riding horses to move cattle throughout the year. Accommodation available on site. Resume and references required. MR. TIRE CORP. For all your tire needs, 403-344-2205, 403-344-4333. call Mylo at 306-921-6555 or Jeremy at 306-921-0068. Serving all Saskatchewan. 20.8x42 CLAMP-ON DUALS with rods and spacers, for triples, taken off 9370 Case tractor, $8000. Call A.E. Chicoine Farm Equipment, 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK. SEARCH 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 Search news. Read stories. Find insight. Ladimer, 306-795-7779, Ituna, SK; Chris at 306-537-2027, Regina, SK. 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.

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’14 NEW HOLLAND CR8090 ENG HRS 609 SEP HRS 425, DUALS, MECHANICAL TRAP, LEATHER SEAT, EXT WEAR PKG, DELUXE CHOPPER, HID LIGHTS, BROOKS $439,000

’16 NEW HOLLAND CR8.90 620/70R42, LEATHER SEAT, EXTENDED WEAR PACKAGE, LED LIGHTS, SWIFT CURRENT $409,000

’12 NEW HOLLAND P2070/P1060 TOW BETWEEN,

’13 NEW HOLLAND CR9090 ENG HRS 962 SEP HRS

’13 NEW HOLLAND CR9060 ENG HRS 917, SEP HRS

’13 NEW HOLLAND CR8090 ENG HRS 1158 SEP HRS

’16 NEW HOLLAND CR8.90 Eng: 820, Sep: 637, 620/70R42 DUALS, MECH TRAP, 90mm LIFT CYL, EXT WEAR ELEVATOR, LONG AUGER, LED LIGHT PACKAGE, LEATHER SEAT, OMNISTAR READY SWIFT CURRENT $409,000

’13 NEW HOLLAND CR7090 ENG HRS 1173, SEP HRS 767, 520/85R42 DUALS, LEATHER SEAT, DELUXE CHOPPER, HID, EXT WEAR PKG, 402HP, 315BU, BROOKS $250,000

DOUBLE SHOOT, HIGH FLOAT TIRES, 12” SPACING, 70’ WIDE, 430 BUSHEL TANK, SHAUNAVON $140,000

883, 520/85R42 DUALS, LEATHER, EXT WEAR PKG, DLX CHOPPER, 350BU, 442HP, MEDICINE HAT $349,000

833, 620/70R42 DUALS, LEATHER, LATERAL HEADER TILT, 355 BU, 523 HP, TABER $335,000

649, DUALS, MECHANICAL TRAP, LEAHER SEAT, HID LIGHTS, SHAUNAVON $375,000

SWIFT CURRENT 306-773-4948 MOOSE JAW 306-692-7844 SHAUNAVON 306-297-4131 MEDICINE HAT 403-528-2800

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