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Erosion lessons learned... and forgotten The dust-covered snow of this winter suggests there’s a soil erosion problem brewing, MSSS speaker says

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o keep more farmland in the hands of farmers, put a levy on sales of it to those who buy land but don’t plan farming it themselves. That’s a proposal put forward as a resolution at Keystone Agricultural Producers’ annual general meeting and supported by delegates last month. This would be a support to younger farmers who find land prices rising beyond what they can afford and find themselves outbid by outside investors with See LANDOWNERS on page 7 »

A combination of snow covered in dirt is colloquially known as “snirt” and it’s a common sight around Manitoba this year, including here, east of Winkler. PHOTO: LORRAINE STEVENSON

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isappearing shelterbelts and blackened fields have some wondering if the soil conservation lessons learned during the ‘Dirty ’30s’ dust bowl are being forgotten. “From the edge of Fargo to the edge of Winnipeg I did not see one flake of white snow on my way up yesterday (Jan. 31),” Daryl Ritchison, interim director of the North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network at North Dakota State University told the Manitoba Soil Sci-

ence Society’s 61st annual meeting in Winnipeg Feb. 1. “It was all greyscale.” The little bit of snow in the ditches was covered by soil blown from fields. “There is a risk that we are forgetting some of the lessons of the 1930s,” Jim Tokarchuk, executive director of the Soil Conservation Council of Canada told the meeting. “I think anecdotally we are all seeing changes in how we are treating land. There is less covering. I see that. I drive across the Prairies four or five times a year. There’s more tillage for some reason.” In an interview later Tokarchuk T:10.25” warned against complacency.

“Let’s make sure we use the lessons of the past,” he said. More research is needed on why there’s more tillage and the economic and agronomic impact, he said.

Important challenge With the world’s population projected to double to nine billion by 2050, the demand for food will increase, putting even more pressure on fragile soils. Presumably shelterbelts are being removed because they are dead or dySee EROSION on page 6 »

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Not all omega-3s are equal Markets & Management

It turns out the source of these healthy fatty acids is important

Those were the big topics at last week’s Beef and Forage Days

CROPS Risky business Soybean-canola rotations are tempting but chancy

FEATURE Warning shot China appears set to aim at U.S. agriculture in a looming trade war

CROSSROADS Fancy floors A Manitoba artist rekindles interest in Mennonite painted floors

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ish or flax? T h a t ’s t h e q u e s tion researchers from the University of Guelph have been trying to answer when looking at the cancerprevention qualities of various sources of omega-3 fatty acids. David Ma, a professor in the university’s department of human health and nutritional sciences, says so far fish is coming out on top. His work has shown the marine-based sources are eight times better at inhibiting tumour development and growth. “This study is the first to compare the cancer-fighting potency of plant- versus marine-derived omega-3s on breast tumour development,” Ma said. There are three types of omega-3 fatty acids: a-linolenic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). ALA is plant based and found in such edible seeds as flaxseed and in oils, such as soy, canola and hemp oil. EPA and DHA are found in marine life. Published in the Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry, the study involved feeding the different types of omega-3s to mice with a highly aggressive form of

Recent research says fish, like these chinook salmon, may be the better source of omega-3 fatty acids. PHOTO: CREATIVE COMMONS/Zureks

“This study is the first to compare the cancer-fighting potency of plant- versus marine-derived omega-3s...” David Ma University of Guelph

human breast cancer called HER-2. HER-2 affects 25 per cent of women and has a poor prognosis. Ma exposed the mice to either the plant-based or the mar ine-based omega-3s, beginning in utero. “The mice were exposed to the different omega-3s even before tumours developed, which allowed us to compare

how effective the fatty acids are at prevention,” said Ma. Ma found overall exposure to marine-based omega3s reduced the size of the tumours by 60 to 70 per cent and the number of tumours by 30 per cent. However, far higher doses of the plant-based fatty acid were required to deliver the same impact.

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Young farmer research shared with KAP delegates The Becoming a Young Farmer study began in 2017 asking new entrants about how the next generation sees agriculture BY LORRAINE STEVENSON Co-operator staff/Winnipeg

anitoba stood out in 2016 census data for having the largest proportion of those younger farm operators, as well as the youngest population of farm operators in Canada outside Quebec. But these young agriculturalists now farm a landscape more thinly populated than one their grandparents and even parents experienced. During the 1980s and 1990s, when most of today’s young entrants were born, a third of the entire Canadian farm population dispersed and disappeared. Yet if agriculture seems a lonelier place nowadays, that isn’t deterring next-in-line young farmers who tell a University of Manitoba research project they definitely want in. The study, entitled Becoming a Young Farmer; Young People’s Pathways into Agriculture in Four Countries collected the views and experiences of 48 farmers between the ages of 18 and 40 in Manitoba last summer. The research, which is funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Council of Canada is also asking similar questions of new farm entrants in Ontario and much further afield — in India, Indonesia and China.

Delegates to the Keystone Agricultural Producers annual general meeting and participating in the Young Farmer’s program had an opportunity to talk in groups about the questions the Becoming A Young Farmer research is posing. PHOTO: LORRAINE STEVENSON

Research assistants Meghan Entz and Hannah Bihun presented their initial findings of the work during the Keystone Agricultural Producers’ convention last month. They interviewed a wide range of farmers, from those inheriting grain and livestock farms to brand new entrants operating very small direct-marketing ventures, said Entz. “One of the things we were interested in was what motivates people to farm,” she said. The replies weren’t surprising — ranging from wanting to work with family, a love of the outdoor lifestyle farm life offers, a desire to engage with work that’s varied and challenging, and a sense of altruism and social responsibility. In most cases — 86 per cent —

respondents said parents or family were enabling and encouraging them to farm. These young farmers also are motivated by a belief they have good futures ahead in agriculture. “This is a pretty important finding,” said Entz. “They weren’t talking about making money or having profit, but they were talking about seeing farming as a sustainable livelihood to go into.” A graduate student in international affairs at University of Waterloo, Entz is working with University of Manitoba sociology professor, Annette Desmarais to conduct the field research for the study. Her colleague, Bihun, is a young farm entrant herself, and working on a master’s degree in geography at U of M.

Bihun said access to land was the most common barrier to farming cited by the majority of young farmers interviewed. “Forty-one out of 48 mentioned it as a barrier to them,” she told KAP delegates in her presentation. “It’s an issue prominent across all farming categories and all farm sizes.” Eleven per cent of the respondents — 79 per cent came from farm families — noted they had already inherited land, while 70 per cent said they were likely to inherit in future. Access to credit and financial management were the other most common issues raised by those interviewed, said Bihun, noting that respondents raised those issues most, linking them back to their difficulties with secure land to farm. “When a young farmer was talking about land as a barrier they were talking about land as it relates to their finances,” she said. Bihun also said young farmers interviewed said they don’t feel any level of government nor political party grasps the issues or needs of new farm entrants. In an interview Entz said what this research really underscores is how motivated young farmers are to farm. “That was one of the really encouraging results of the research,” she said.

Trudeau talks tough on NAFTA

During a town hall meeting in B.C. he repeated Canada could simply walk away from a bad deal BY KEVIN LIGHT AND DAVID LJUNGGREN Reuters

r i m e Mi n i s t e r Ju s t i n Trudeau says he doesn’t think Donald Trump will pull out of NAFTA, but he’s making no promises Canada will stick around. Speaking to a British Columbia town hall Feb. 2, Trudeau repeated that he would walk away if he wasn’t happy with talks to modernize the pact the United States contends needs major changes. “The negotiations are complex and challenging... I’ve said many times, we are not going to take any old deal,” Trudeau told the sometimes raucous meeting. “Canada is willing to walk away from NAFTA if the United States proposes a bad deal. “We will not be pushed around. At the same time we can remain confident about NAFTA,” he said, adding that if Washington walked away from the deal it would be “extremely harmful and disrup-

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tive” to both the United States and Canada. Just two days earlier, in Winnipeg, Trudeau said he did not think U.S. President Donald Trump would pull out of NAFTA, despite slow progress at negotiations to update the $1.2-trillion trade pact. Trudeau’s comments were among the most positive made by any Canadian official since talks started last year to revamp the North American Free Trade Agreement, which Trump calls a disaster that killed off many U.S. manufacturing jobs. Scrapping NAFTA would badly hurt U.S. workers and industries, Trudeau told Winnipeg radio station 680 CJOB. “I’m confident that the president is going to see that and choose to not terminate because it’s not in his or Americans’ best interests to walk away from NAFTA,” he said. Trump’s trade chief, speaking after the sixth of eight rounds of talks, rejected proposals for unblocking the negotiations

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but promised to seek quick breakthroughs. Canada and Mexico are striving to address U.S. demands for NAFTA reform, which they argue threaten the highly integrated North American economy. Canadian officials came out of the latest talks in a better frame of mind than at the start of the week-long round, said a person briefed on the negotiating team’s conclusions. “They are a much more optimistic group than they were... imminent death is no longer the defining mood but at the same time it’s still going to be a very, very long haul,” said the person, who requested anonymity given the sensitivity of the situation. Work on renegotiating the deal began soon after Trump took office a year ago. He said if it could not be overhauled to better favour U.S. interests and American workers, Washington would pull out. The Trump administration is demanding big changes to the pact, and this has caused tensions with Canada and Mexico.

Trudeau told 680 CJOB that “there are multiple issues at which point” Canada would not accept a deal. “We’ve pushed our American partners on this and they understand that right now,” he said. In his state of the union speech on Jan. 30, Trump said “America has also finally turned the page on decades of unfair trade deals,” but did not mention NAFTA by name. Trudeau told the Canadian Broadcasting Corp. that Canada has multiple contingency plans in the event Washington does announce it plans to withdraw. Government sources told Reuters on Jan. 10 that Ottawa was increasingly convinced Washington would give notice of withdrawal. The news hit stock markets and the Canadian and Mexican currencies. Asked about contingency plans, Trudeau told the CBC “not only do we have a Plan B, we have a Plan C and D and E and F.” He declined to give details.

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A particular insight gleaned from this work is just how much in common young farmers have, regardless of what sector in ag they’re pursuing, she said. “From those in small-scale CSAs (community-shared agriculture) marketing, to those who inherited fairly large conventional grain or mixed farms... some of the issues they face really cut across all types of agriculture, issues of land concentration, increasing size of farms, difficulties accessing farmland,” she said. They did ask how people will sustain social networks in agriculture, she said. Farm organizations, commodity groups and connections through college and university definitely foster a sense of community among them, but a distinct advantage young farmers know they have is access to social media. It keeps them in contact across geographic distance in a way a previous generation never could. “Social media is a huge enabler of farmer-to-farmer relationships,” she said. “People say it’s the new coffee shop for young farmers to keep in contact with each other.” The research began in 2017 and will be ongoing for another four years while Ontario and overseas data is also collected and analyzed. The research aims to challenge the idea that young people don’t want to farm and would rather leave for the city, said U of M’s Desmarais, who is one of the study’s nine researchers across multiple countries. “The reason that we decided to do this research is that there is this really strong message out there at a global level and at many international development institutions... that people don’t want to continue to farm, that the youth who have lived in rural areas and who come from rural areas are actually completely intent on moving out and moving into cities,” she told the Manitoba Co-operator last spring. “But what we have found, however, in the research that we’ve all been doing already, is that individually that wasn’t the case.” lorraine@fbcpublishing.com

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OPINION/EDITORIAL

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ne day in my previous life as director of infor mation for the Canadian Wheat Board, a Chinese delegation was in Winnipeg to negotiate a wheat purchase. By that time, Chinese negotiations were down to a few days rather than the few weeks they had taken in the 1960s and 1970s, but there was still a lot of back-and-forth negotiation. Board John Morriss staff would put forward every reason Former editor why prices were on the way up, so the offering price was a good deal. The Chinese negotiators would do the opposite. A price was finally agreed for several hundred thousand tonnes of 3 CWRS, and at a premium to the benchmark of Hard Winter Ordinary out of the U.S. Gulf. The Chinese assured the board that it was getting a good deal, because tomorrow the market would be down. They also asked that the sale be announced, but to wait until next morning. If there were a true supply-demand market for wheat, that would increase the world price. A few hundred thousand tonnes had been committed, meaning lower supply for remaining demand. In theory yes, in practice no. While it’s changing somewhat with the emergence of new futures markets for European and Black Sea wheat, U.S. futures markets remain the dominant influence on world prices, but they are heavily influenced by U.S. conditions. Traders see every tonne sold somewhere else as one more tonne adding to U.S. supply, so the price goes down, especially when supplies are plentiful, as they were then (and now). Sure enough, I fired off the press release the next morning, and the Chicago market went down. You had to suspect that the Chinese had a short position, providing a nice profit to help finance the Canadian purchase. At that time, you could simply admire the smart strategy by Ceroilfood, the name of the buying agency then. Today the situation is more worrying. Ceroilfood is now COFCO Group, and it’s no longer just China’s largest foodbuying agency. As reported by Reuters last week, it has set its sights on being the world’s largest grain trader by 2020. After spending an estimated $3 billion to buy Rotterdambased grain trader Nidera and Singapore-listed Noble Group, COFCO is already close to joining the dominant ABCD (Archer Daniels Midland, Bunge, Cargill and Louis Dreyfus) group of traders. It also has interests including hotels, real estate and some of China’s leading food and drink brands. In addition to owning ports and terminals in South America, it’s formed supply relationships with Growmark in the U.S. and has a trading office in Vancouver for Canadian canola, of which it’s the largest buyer. While COFCO has some outside investors including an arm of the World Bank, it’s majority owned by the Chinese government. So by 2020, COFCO wants to be not only the world’s biggest buyer, but the world’s largest seller. In other words, it aims to be the biggest player on both sides of the market. Talk about “inside information.” In the stock market, regulators play hardball on stuff like this. Woe betide any company executive who trades shares based on non-public information. We journalists get a daily package of science news releases embargoed to the next day, and we’re warned that if we use it to trade stocks, we’re in violation of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Act. But in the futures market, it seems anything goes. It’s hard to say which is more incredible, the situation itself or that no one ever seems to say anything about it. It’s also hard to say what can be done about this. Perhaps it’s only that we drop any notion that grain futures markets are a free-market mechanism bringing buyers and sellers together to set prices based on supply and demand. State selling agencies such as the wheat board have been dismissed as relics of the past. But consider the origins of the futures market, which was set up to provide price protection when there were literally hundreds of elevators, merchants, exporters and processors. That’s another relic — today a few single integrated companies control all those functions. And there’s one more. Some have purchased massive tracts of land in places such as the Former Soviet Union and Africa, so they are now farmers too. COFCO is just the latest step in this progression. Whether these massive conglomerates are good or bad is not the issue. It’s that as owners of the whole processing chain, including one responsible for importing grain for the world’s largest population, where do their interests lie — in high prices, or low? Low, of course. Futures markets don’t reflect supply and demand, and there’s an inherent downward bias to the current pricing system. Short of governments countering it by controlling production or holding stocks, it’s going to stay that way.

Time to be power smarter BY CLIFF CULLEN Manitoba minister of Crown services

anitoba is one of the greenest provinces in the country, from an energyproduction standpoint. So it’s understandable that trying to improve on that front might raise a few eyebrows. We are committed to becoming the most improved province in Canada, and one area we want to do that is becoming more energy efficient while diversifying our energy sources. Last week I announced a new Crown corporation to serve that end. Efficiency Manitoba has been officially proclaimed after making its way through cabinet earlier this month. Efficiency Manitoba will be a stand-alone entity separate from Manitoba Hydro, set up to replace Hydro’s Power Smart program. It will be smaller than Power Smart, it will be less expensive than Power Smart and it will be more effective than Power Smart. Proclaiming Efficiency Manitoba is just the first step. Soon, we will answer the questions we heard last week about cost, CEO, location, staff. But the biggest question is, “why?” The answer is simple: we concurred with the PUB’s 2014 recommendation that Manitoba Hydro could not reasonably be expected to sell electricity while encouraging more efficient domestic electricity use. It is an inherent contradiction that has been recognized and dealt with in other jurisdictions across the country. We need Manitoba Hydro to focus on its core mandate — selling our province’s hydro-electric power. But more importantly, we are confident Efficiency Manitoba will be a leaner, more effective steward of our province’s energy efficiency programming with fewer staff and better outcomes.

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We’ve heard from some stakeholders that they have greatly appreciated the Power Smart programs. There are certainly positive lessons from the work that has been done, which will be passed on, but our licence on the Power Smart name is expiring just as we take this opportunity to divest Hydro of all demand side management (DSM) programming. The time is now to take our province from Power Smart to power smarter. Our government won’t eliminate DSM programming, but will see Efficiency Manitoba improve programming in a similar vein under a different name. We look forward to doing so with the establishment of a stakeholder committee. The truth is Power Smart left enough incentive money on the table — to the tune of about $50 million left in a deferral account — that it’s sufficient to fund Efficiency Manitoba from the outset. As for the corporate questions surrounding a headquarters, chief executive officer, and board, we would ask that people respect what a challenge it is to extend offers to the kinds of quality people we are looking for without first publicly announcing the corporation exists. Rest assured that work is truly underway and these details will be announced as soon as possible. Establishing Efficiency Manitoba is critical. Efficiency Manitoba’s mission is important, and our government is serious about meeting the real, legislated targets that we reiterated during the announcement last week. Through this new Crown corporation, Manitoba will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2.7 million tonnes over 15 years. That aggressive target should be all the reason anyone needs for getting serious about efficiency programming. Cliff Cullen is provincial minister of Crown services and a Progressive Conservative MLA for the Turtle Mountain constituency.

February 1956

his Swift’s Hatchery ad from our Feb. 23, 1956 issue reminds of a time when most readers kept at least a few laying hens. Among the news items we reported that month were that scientists at the university had developed methods of chemical control of wild oats in certain crops, and a wheat-rye cross that was being tested for milling and baking properties. It later became know as triticale. The Morden Experimental Farm reported that soybeans were of interest to farmers in the southern part of the Red River Valley, having tested the varieties Acme, Kabott and Flambeau, with yields as high as 28.1 bushels with a range of 105 to 116 days to maturity. However, these yields were on hand-weeded crops on summerfallow, and it was expected the maximum yield on cereal stubble in farm conditions would only be 15 bushels. The Brandon Experimental Farm reported that now was a good time to set up account books. “Farming today is a business and like any other business concerns the keeping of good accounting records is an essential.” The University of Manitoba’s faculty of agriculture and home economics students were planning their winter fair that month. Among the events were the largest student seed fair in Canada, a tractor-driving competition and a queen contest. One girl from each of the diploma and degree courses would compete and be judged on appearance, personality and knowledge of agriculture. The winner would be declared “Miss Aggie Winter Fair.”

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Food policy recommendations reflect diverse interests The report to Parliament will either cement the solitudes or set the stage for finding common ground BY LAURA RANCE Editorial director

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he 21 recommendations toward developing this country’s first national food policy delivered to Parliament recently establish one thing fairly succinctly. It’s complicated. However, from the first recommendation (making adequate nutrition as a basic human right) to the last (calling for a national food policy advisory body with a wildly diverse range of stakeholders), the committee’s report marks an important step forward for food policy in Canada. As odd as it sounds, formally recognizing access to affordable food as a human right, and acknowledging that eaters should be recognized as a “stakeholder” in agriculture and agri-food policy were something akin to heresy in some influential circles until very recently. The federal government launched its public consultation on a national food policy in May 2017. It received i n p u t f r o m m o re t h a n 4 0 , 0 0 0 Canadians on the four main themes to be addressed: increasing access to affordable food; improving health and food safety; conserving soil, water and air; and growing more high-quality food. Expecting one policy to address all that is a tall order. But when the House Standing Committee on Agr iculture and

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Immoral too?

In the past I have been called part of the “tinfoil hat, decoder ring” crowd for supporting the Canadian Wheat Board, simply because I felt that organization represented the idea of collective self-interest. It appears that’s an idea that’s been brushed aside for our brave new world of deregulation which favours the personal over the collective. But now I’m told I’m also to be considered “immoral” for believing it’s wrong to control the destiny of seed through genetic modification, and by no less than the president of Perdue University (Manitoba Co-operator, Jan. 18, 2018). The underpinning of the author’s argument seems to be the science of genetic interaction is a “settled”

Agri-Food started its hearings in September, it expanded the mandate further to include considering the next generation of farmers and access to farmland and labour. Depending on how you look at it, the resulting recommendations either cement the solitudes dividing the food sector into factions, or it sets a starting point for greater re f l e c t i o n o n c o m m o n g ro u n d within those incongruities. For example, one recommendation urges ongoing support for supply management and regional food systems, making sure trade negotiations don’t undermine their domestic markets. Another recommends the government continue to focus on reducing barriers to export growth with a view to increasing Canadian agricultural exports to at least $75 billion per year by 2025. Many in the agricultural sector see continued support for supply management as undermining Canada’s ability to negotiate improved access to foreign markets. This recommendation is also bound to be controversial: “The committee recommends that the new food guide be informed by the food policy and include peerreviewed, scientific evidence and that the government work with the agriculture and agri-food sector to ensure alignment and competitiveness for domestic industries.” The consultation and review o f C a n a d a’s Fo o d G u i d e a l s o announced last year expressly

denied special status to agricultural interests, which had been allowed under previous reviews. These days, it seems science is often contorted by conflicting belief systems in highly politicized food debates, such as meat versus plant proteins, or conventional versus organic production. Just because GMOs are considered scientifically sound, are consumers morally bound to accept them? For its part, the committee recommends streamlining the approvals of new biotechnology innovations, particularly new seeds and plant breeds. But it also recommends a greater government commitment to supporting growth of the organic sector, which eschews these products of biotechnology.

matter, yet he correctly declares that genetic manipulation is a “technique,” and not a science. Science is, according to Webster’s dictionary, “the understanding of a process.” While the process of manipulating a seed’s structure may be written out as a scientific formula, it cannot explain, nor formulate the sequence of events, the process, that brings a seed to life, that creates the flower, that yields the seed. This remains beyond the realm of scientific understanding; it exists as a theory and is hardly a settled matter. In many ways the interaction of the component parts of a seed may be thought of as working towards collective self-interest, as a long-term, healthy, harmonic endeavour. The article in question also claims that a deep-pockets campaign has been run in an effort to persuade people to avoid GMOs. I find this statement to be disingenuous as the real campaign has been for the right of people to know what it is they are eating. The deep pockets belong to the corporations which have fought successfully in denying us that right.

whether genes can be inserted into other genes. This totally avoids the bigger picture of GMOs leading to new herbicides which leads to more environmental pollution which perhaps leads to environmental collapse if CO2 cannot be stopped from exceeding 400 parts per million in the air. For some reason cancers and heart attacks are on the increase in our modern society. Hopefully GMOs have little to do with these diseases. Perhaps increased illnesses follow new chemistry. A related issue with GMOs is that often large corporations have found a way to get more money from farmers and others in Canada and the world. What is immoral are rich corporations producing products that render themselves wealthy while others die or are otherwise harmed from pesticide and herbicide use. The next product to be foisted on farmers is dicamba which allows GM soy seed to survive but unfortunately other crops over which dicamba may blow must d sie. “True, GMOs are not immoral, but the problems they create for farmers and others who breathe are.”

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The recent column Avoiding GMOs isn’t just anti-science, it’s immoral represents the small or narrow picture of

Once again we hear the Manitoba Pork Council wants to ride roughshod over any restrictions whatsoever and

Depending on how you look at it, the resulting recommendations either cement the solitudes dividing the food sector into factions, or it sets a starting point for greater reflection on common ground within those incongruities.

The committee recommends: keep food costs low, promote healthy food choices, help young farmers, solve the farm labour crisis, increase exports to support the Canadian economy, reduce food waste, help farmers innovate, increase trust, make farming more environmentally and animal-welfare friendly. What does a government do with all that? The danger is nothing, or perhaps even worse, a policy so vague and full of platitudes that it accomplishes nothing while allowing the government to say it did something. In a policy note issued last month, University of Guelph agricultural economist Al Mussel warns against expecting too much, too soon. “If some see the process as an opportunity for redress from historic inequities, or seek a fundamental change in policy, they will likely be disappointed,” he writes, noting the history of food and agricultural policies in Canada, the shared federal and provincial responsibility, and the diverse factions at the table make for a slim likelihood of a “stunning policy outcome here that sends the Canadian food system in some bold new direction.” Any policy that emerges will have to be aspirational rather than finite. The best possible outcome would be a commitment to a forum that keeps stakeholders at the table — and talking. laura@fbcpublishing.com

build more hog barns. It’s an acknowledged fact, even by themselves, that large numbers of animals confined in a building and electricity is not compatible and is an inevitable fire hazard. These fires, which should not be labelled accidental, are totally the result of a calculated risk taken with impunity by all involved. It’s unbelievably just accepted. When the building goes up the animals go with it. To date, at least 90,000 animals have been lost in these fires, 10,000 in the last few months and still the pork council wants to build more. They’ve had the approval of the Pallister government and have secured a reduction in the number of fire alarms and smoke detectors required. Not that they were ever there for the animals in the first place. It’s hard to believe that this is happening in Canada with no public outcry. The only concern expressed now is the detrimental effect to the environment, a vital concern indeed. However, what these animals are suffering is nothing less than an atrocity of monumental proportions and needs to be identified as such to the public at large, which surely will respond. Or is common decency and humane compassion for animals dead in this province? It certainly is in the Pallister government and the Manitoba Pork Council. Cynthia A. Stewart Lake Audy, Man.

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ing, and to make fields more accessible for larger equipment. If farmers are working their land more it could be to get warmer soils earlier in the spring or to help dry out wet soils for faster seeding. The 1930s drought across the central plains of North America, including the Canadian Prairies, was severe, but it was a rare event, University of Manitoba soil scientist David Lobb said in an interview. Nothing as extreme has occurred since. However, some might make the case that since devastating dust storms and soil banks haven’t returned even though there have been drier years than in the 1930s, soil conservation practices, such as reduced and zero tillage and permanent cover on the most vulnerable land, are working. While dirty snow looks bad, more soil is eroded by tillage and water than wind, Lobb said. “In-field investigations, and out-field investigations, suggest the levels (of soil blown out of fields) predicted are extraordinarily exaggerated,” Lobb said. Lobb’s research shows most of the soil eroded from Manitoba knolls is caused by tillage and the most of that soil is still

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“Let’s make sure we use the lessons of the past.” Jim Tokarchuk

in lower parts of the same field. Returning that soil to hilltops can be an economic way for farmers to increase their soil health, he said. Conservation tillage is just the start of improving soil productivity by reducing further erosion, Lobb said. Improving soil productivity requires increasing

organic matter, which takes decades and longer, he added.

Dying of dust Several years ago Ritchison interviewed 15 people in North Dakota who lived through the dust bowl. He was told many thought it was the end of the world. “In this group (of people who lived through it) I would not get anybody arguing with me that... what happened (in the U.S.) was the worst man-made ecological disaster in the country,” Ritchison said. “I think it’s really hard to argue against that. “They were trying to keep the dust out because literally hundreds and hundreds of people

on the plains died from dust pneumonia. Very young people died, very old people died.” When Ritchison asked one elderly man what he recalled about the 1930s, the first thing was that his father said the disc was the worst invention ever. The plow was cursed too for quickly drying out the turnedover soil. With so little rain very little grew but tumbleweeds — Russian thistle and kochia. They would pile up against fencelines, which then would catch the blowing soil creating snowlike soil drifts. During severe dust storms it was so dark people lit lamps in the daytime to see.

Daryl Ritchison, interim director of the North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network, shared stories of people who lived through the 1930s dust bowl during the Manitoba Soil Science Society’s recent annual meeting in Winnipeg. PHOTO: ALLAN DAWSON

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ampbell Soup Co. will call a halt to all Canadian soup and broth production by mid-2019 when it closes the doors on its Toronto manufacturing plant. The Camden, N.J. company’s Canadian arm announced Jan. 24 it will close the plant in phases over a period of up to 18 months and move its production to three U.S. facilities. T h e To r o n t o p l a n t , o n Birmingham Street in Etobicoke, is the oldest facility in Campbell’s “thermal” plant network, having opened in 1931. “Due to its size and age, the Toronto plant cannot be retrofit in a way that is competitively viable,” the company said. The company in 2010 had billed the Toronto plant as using over 42 million lbs. of fresh vegetables per year, including potatoes, carrots, mushrooms, celery and onions, to produce over 182,000 tonnes of soup products. But “productivity improvements” in the soup and broth business, along with sales volume declines of canned soup in North America, are among the factors leading to “excess capacity” in Campbell’s North American thermal supply chain, the company said Jan. 24. “ We are operating in an increasingly challenging environment as our industry’s consumer and retail landscapes

continue to change dramatically,” Mark Alexander, president for Campbell’s Americas simple meals and beverages division, said in a release. About 380 manufacturingrelated positions at the plant will be affected, the company said, while “nearly 200” Toronto staff will move to a new head office location in the Greater Toronto Area. Despite exiting manufacturing in Canada, the company “will continue to make soup and broth recipes tailored to Canadian tastes.” The Etobicoke plant was the first — and now the last — of Campbell’s major Canadian manufacturing sites. In 2009 the company shut down its frozen soup and ramen noodle operations at Listowel, Ont.; plants at Portage la Prairie, Man. and Chatham, Ont. closed in 1990 and 1993 respectively. Campbell said Jan. 24 its decision to stop manufacturing in Toronto is part of a multiyear “cost-savings initiative” announced in early 2015. At the end of October last year, it said, the initiative was generating $345 million per year in annual cost savings. Production from the Toronto plant will move to Campbell facilities at Maxton, North Carolina, about 160 km southeast of Charlotte; Napoleon, Ohio, about 50 km southwest of Toledo; and Paris, Texas, about 140 km northeast of Dallas.

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much deeper pockets than their own, said delegates. The resolution asks the farm organization to lobby the province “to explore the possibility of initiating a five per cent levy on farmland sales prices for any investor who buys farmland and has not been actively farming within three years.” Further, the resolution proposes that cash raised from these levies be put toward the Manitoba Agricultural Service Corporation’s Young Farmer Rebate program. Broady Erb, a District 3 delegate, who spoke to the resolution said this would be an approach not unlike what B.C. tried in 2016 when it placed a surtax on foreign homebuyers to tackle Vancouver’s housing affordability crisis. “This wouldn’t shut down the market nor prevent investors from purchasing land,” he said. “But this would even the playing field for someone who actually wants to farm the land.” Just how much outside investor land purchasing actually goes on in Manitoba and/or how it may be influencing land prices is something academic researchers hope to learn more about in future.

However, the amount of land they’d picked up in between 2002 and 2014 rose sixteenfold — from 51,957 acres in 2002 to 837,019 acres by 2014, she said. The purchases were concentrated in certain municipalities and when the transactions in those localities were looked at more closely it revealed a distinct pattern, Desmarais said. “In those places they were actually accounting for up to 20 to even over 30 per cent of all farm transactions that took place in those RMs,” she said. Moreover, prices paid were significantly higher — anywhere from 39 to 72 per cent more — when compared with other transactions, such as land sold farmer to farmer or between family members. Land investors argue they don’t influence land prices but the conclusions drawn from this research is that they do, said Desmarais. “It’s really difficult to argue that their presence has not contributed to a significant rise in the price of land.”

Annette Desmarais, Canada Research chair in Human Rights, Social Justice and Food Sovereignty presented findings of a study on farmland tenure patterns in Saskatchewan during the Keystone Agricultural Producers annual general meeting. PHOTO: LORRAINE STEVENSON

Desmarais, whose research team included colleagues from the universities of Saskatchewan and Regina, said the aim is to do similar studies of farmland tenure in Alberta and Manitoba in future. With so much farm-

land in the three Prairie provinces, this is a critically important phenomena to understand, she said. “What happens in this region around agricultural land is really, really important,” she said.

“All we want to do is get the lay of the land, what’s happening, and what’s the impact of any of the changes that are taking place.” lorraine@fbcpublishing.com

“We are going to have to think outside the box around this question.” Annette Desmarais

Annette Desmarais, a sociology professor at the University of Manitoba, was a guest speaker at the KAP convention. Desmarais said she was pleased to see KAP’s resolution supported. “We are going to have to think outside the box around this question,” said Desmarais who is also the Canada Research chair in Human Rights, Social Justice and Food Sovereignty. Desmarais is the lead researcher on a project called “Changing Land Tenure and Food Sovereignty on the Canadian Prairies,” that aims to map the changes in farmland tenure as well as analyze its social and environmental impacts. She presented findings of a study funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Council of Canada tracking farmland sales between 2002 and 2014 in Saskatchewan. The research was prompted by a massive land purchase in 2013 by the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) when 115,000 acres of farmland, the single largest farmland purchase in the history of the province, set off a public debate about who was buying farmland, Desmarais said. “We wanted to contribute to this public debate by looking very closely at who exactly was buying this land, how much of it and where in the province,” she said. Their analysis ultimately showed a small fraction of land — 1.44 per cent of total farmland acres — in the province was owned by investors by 2014.

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The Manitoba Co-operator | February 8, 2018

Trump could be good for Canadian agriculture His anti-trade agenda risks shooting his own agriculture sector in the foot “I do think the U.S. is behaving so badly that it’s going to create opportunities for Canadian agriculture.”

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currently as the U.S. digs itself into a deeper hole, according to Hayes. During the KAP presentation he praised the Canadian government’s current approach to trade agreements. “One of the things I’ve noticed is as bad as U.S. trade policy is right now Canada has actually got some rational trade policies. You’re cutting a European free trade agreement, a bilateral potential free trade agreement with Japan,” he said. For Canada there is potential for more trade opportunities and Hayes expects demand to grow from densely populated Asian countries such as China. China has become a wealthy nation and is now paying attention to things like animal welfare and cleaning up its environment. It’s become a “rich country with rich country’s desires,” Hayes said. People in China used to raise their own individual pigs and grow small crops, but now agriculture has become modernized with larger operations. According to Hayes, China will soon begin

to realize farming crops like soybeans with manual labour on its mountainous terrain isn’t productive and it should switch to growing fruit and importing other crops to be more profitable. This should have Canada thinking of trying to make a trade deal with China, according to Hayes. “If (Canada) can get rid of those duties going into China and especially if other countries do not have that access it could revolutionize (Canada). I’ve seen it in Australia. I’ve seen it in New Zealand. When China starts to buy your product you become prosperous,” he said. If Canada does continue to take advantage of these trade opportunities in a few years it will give the agriculture industry a leg up against its American counterparts, according to Hayes. “I think the U.S. will recognize eventually that not participating in these agreements is against its long-run best interest, but that’s not the case right now,” he said.

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Feb. 14-15: CropConnect Conference, Victoria Inn, 1808 Wellington Ave., Winnipeg. For more info visit cropconnectconference.ca. Feb. 22-24: Canadian Aerial Applicators Association conference and trade show, Fairmont Winnipeg, 2 Lombard Place, Winnipeg. For more info call 780-413-0078 or visit www. canadianaerialapplicators.com. Feb. 23-24: Prairie Organics: Think Whole Farm, Keystone Centre, 1175-18th St., Brandon. For conference and trade show info or to register, visit www.prairieorganics. org or call 204-871-6600. Feb. 27 - Mar. 1: Western Canadian Wheat Growers annual convention, Kimpton Hotel Palomar, 2121 P St. NW, Washington, D.C. For more info visit wheatgrowers.ca/events/ annual-convention. Mar. 2: Farm Credit Canada (FCC) Forum, 12:45-4:30 p.m., Keystone Centre, 1185-18th St., Brandon. For more info visit fcc-fac.ca/en/ ag-knowledge/events/fcc-forum. html. Mar. 3: “The Real Dirt on Farming” workshop, Riverbank Discovery Centre, 545 Conservation Dr., Brandon. For more info or to register ($10, deadline Feb. 26) visit openfarmday.ca/culinary-events. Mar. 15: “The Real Dirt on Farming” workshop, Mennonite Heritage Village Museum, 231 Hwy. 12 N., Steinbach. For more info or to register ($10, deadline March 9) visit openfarmday.ca/ culinary-events.

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The Canadian Agriculture Human Resource Council offers tools to calculate this impact BY ALEX BINKLEY Co-operator contributor

osing a skilled and motivated worker is tough for any farm or business but few operations understand the cost or impact on the bottom line, says the Canadian Agriculture Human Resources Council. It’s offering farmers two tools to calculate the financial impact of replacing a worker, which it says can be as much as 150 per cent of their annual salary.

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FCC’s top agriculture economist says there’s the potential for big benefits, but it will take time BY ASHLEY ROBINSON CNS Canada

arm Credit Canada says a new trade deal with Asia is good news for the nation’s farmers. FCC says the new Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) will mean better market access and that’s always good news for agriculture. “We can open up markets more to what we have, especially when we have big competitors like the United States that stay out of it. I think it’s a good thing,” said J.P. Gervais, chief agriculture economist with FCC. Since the beginning of the trade agreement negotiations CPTPP has changed. Originally it was known as the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and had 12 members which dropped to 11 following the withdrawal of the U.S. after Donald Trump was elected. In late January the 11 remaining nations, including Canada, agreed to sign the revised trade agreement officially in March. The official details of the revised trade agreement haven’t been released yet, but it is expected to be similar to previous versions. The agreement will see tariffs reduced on Canadian pork, beef and wheat to Japan and other markets, in some cases eliminating duties altogether. From the previous known details Gervais believes the deal will be good overall for Canadian agriculture. The pork industry is poised to

benefit from the new access to Japan, which is currently one of the industry’s most important markets. “To lower (the Japan import) tax right away... that’s a pretty good benefit for us,” he said. There are opportunities to grow exports to other CPTPP countries, but Canada will have to work to groom these relationships. “(CPTPP is) just opening up, lowering these barriers and (allowing us) to steal a bit of market share from other countries, other suppliers that don’t have the same access… it’s not going to happen overnight, we’re going to have to make an effort to develop those relationships,” he said. The trade agreement as well has the potential to change current trade patterns within CPTPP members. Previously Australia (a CPTPP member) had preferential access to the Japanese market through a previous trade deal, but Canada will now receive the same access. “To me, that’s significant enough to change the trade flows. Now to what extent, it’s going to take a bit of time to get a bit of work to actually come up with some numbers. But there’s mil-

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lions of dollars of exports at stake here for sure,” Gervais said. One agriculture sector which has been displeased by the trade deal has been the dairy industry. Under the trade agreement CPTPP members will be able to import an amount equal to 3.24 per cent of Canada’s current annual milk production. If dairy imports from CPTPP countries reach that level it could make for a $246-million loss annually to Canada’s dairy sector. Gervais, however, doesn’t see it as completely bad for the dairy industry. The dairy industry has grown domestically over the last few years, with cheese, butter and yogurt consumption increasing. “I think that’s a real positive story, so I am pretty confident that the dairy industry will be able to thrive despite maybe a little bit more competition coming in to Canada,” he said.

through this online tool will allow us to provide current turnover information.” Worker turnover has become more of an issue with the growth in the size of farms, she said. “There has been an increase in the number of non-family employees as farms have become larger. Worker turnover has become a much greater issue as labour shortages have become more severe. “It has become increasingly more difficult to recruit people to work on farms,” she said. “So, it is more important to keep the workers you have,” she said. “By showing producers the cost to their business of staff turnover and comparing the staff turnover of their businesses to others, it will help producers realize how important good HR practices are for their farm.” To help farmers deal with retaining workers and reducing voluntary turnover, CAHRC has developed agriculture-specific human resource tools. AgriSkills is available online and through in-person training programs while the Agri HR Toolkit is available as an online resource guide and templates to address the HR needs of any business. For farm organizations, CAHRC will provide customized labour issues briefings that apply new research to specific commodities and provinces and discuss labour implications within their specific area. The information is available through the council’s website www.cahrc-ccrha.ca as are the tools for calculating the costs of employee departures and to benchmark employee turnover rates on an individual farm compared to others in the same province and commodity group. The turnover calculator estimates “costs for employee wages and benefits, separation costs, hiring and training costs, and cost of employee ramp-up time,” CAHRC says. “It provides important information on the health of your business. The results of your business’s turnover costs can be downloaded for your records.” The turnover benchmark tool “lets you find out if your turnover rates are healthy or hurting your business. High rates of voluntary turnover may indicate that you need to change the way you hire or manage your workforce,” the council said.

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“Many farmers don’t know what their turnover cost is, yet it can have a major impact on... your farm,” the council said. “Employee turnover is a costly issue for farms across Canada. Once you’ve hired motivated, committed, and qualified people, it is key to retain these workers. ” Debra Hauer, CAHRC’s manager of agriculture labour marketing information, said, “The idea of developing a staff turnover benchmarking tool came from a pork producer in Manitoba who participated in our first labour market information study. After reviewing the findings of the first study in 2009 on current and future labour shortages, he suggested that we develop an online tool whereby producers would be able to compare their staff turnover rate to other similar operations. “He said that many producers benchmark their businesses through a variety of financial indicators and that it would be useful to him to have this information,” she said. “We gathered turnover information during our LMI survey conducted in 2014-15. However, the information garnered

The Manitoba Co-operator | February 8, 2018

LIVESTOCK MARKETS

(Friday to Thursday) Winnipeg Slaughter Cattle Steers — Heifers — D1, 2 Cows 74.00 - 78.00 D3 Cows 63.00 - 75.00 Bulls 90.00 - 98.00 Feeder Cattle (Price ranges for feeders refer to top-quality animals only) Steers (901+ lbs.) $ 145.00 - 162.00 (801-900 lbs.) 158.00 - 176.00 (701-800 lbs.) 160.00 - 192.00 (601-700 lbs.) 175.00 - 208.00 (501-600 lbs.) 200.00 - 233.00 (401-500 lbs.) 210.00 - 247.00 Heifers (901+ lbs.) 120.00 - 145.00 (801-900 lbs.) 125.00 - 155.00 (701-800 lbs.) 145.00 - 168.00 (601-700 lbs.) 165.00 - 177.00 (501-600 lbs.) 175.00 - 204.00 (401-500 lbs.) 180.00 - 218.00

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Alberta South — — 79.00 - 97.00 65.00 - 83.00 — $ 169.00 - 179.00 171.00 - 185.00 175.00 - 195.00 190.00 - 217.00 204.00 - 235.00 220.00 - 262.00 $ 145.00 - 165.00 155.00 - 170.00 155.00 - 180.00 165.00 - 191.00 180.00 - 207.00 190.00 - 218.00

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Futures (February 2, 2018) in U.S. Fed Cattle Close Change February 2018 126.43 3.95 April 2018 125.93 3.33 June 2018 117.75 3.53 August 2018 114.60 3.32 October 2018 116.08 3.45 December 2018 117.80 2.93

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

Turkeys Minimum prices as of November 12, 2017 Broiler Turkeys (6.2 kg or under, live weight truck load average) Grade A .................................................$1.910 Undergrade ....................................... $1.820 Hen Turkeys (between 6.2 and 8.5 kg liveweight truck load average) Grade A ............................................... $1.890 Undergrade ........................................$1.790 Light Tom/Heavy Hen Turkeys (between 8.5 and 10.8 kg liveweight truck load average) Grade A ............................................... $1.890 Undergrade ........................................$1.790 Tom Turkeys (10.8 and 13.3 kg, live weight truck load average) Grade A................................................. $1.890 Undergrade......................................... $1.805 Prices are quoted f.o.b. producers premise.

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

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Winnipeg (Hd Fats) — — —

Winnipeg ($/cwt) — —

anitoba cattle prices stayed under pressure during the week ended Feb. 2, but there are signs that may start to change. “Hopefully (prices are) near a near-term bottom and should pick up heading into the spring,” said Brian Perillat, senior analyst with the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association. Prices at the province’s eight major auction marts were relatively similar to the week previous. Feeder steers (700-800 lbs.) were up slightly, while animals in the 400- to 500-lb. class were a touch lower on average. Recent strength in the Canadian dollar and rising prices for feed are some of the factors behind the bearish market conditions, according to Perillat. Cows were especially under pressure during the past few weeks, he noted, and overall volumes were down. Packers haven’t been processing as much cattle over the past few weeks compared to their normal pace, he added. “Instead of buying cattle they’d rather slow down the kill and get these prices realigned as their margins are definitely squeezed,” he said. Some packers are even bidding on cattle now that they want to pick up the following week. Feedlots are also active, according to Perillat, and seeing good demand for nearterm fed cattle. Feed costs in Canada are higher than in the U.S., weighing on calf and feeder prices, he said. “We’re importing corn from the U.S.

brian perillat Canfax

and Manitoba into feedlots… We have a bit of a feed cost disadvantage.” During the week ending Feb. 2, just 7,700 animals made their way to the province’s main auction marts, down from 8,430 the previous week. “Seasonally, January isn’t too busy of a month,” he said. “We also moved a lot of cattle last fall.” Numbers may pick up in the spring as the backlog of calves enter the market, but it likely won’t be all that much, he said. Last week the U.S. Department of Agriculture released its inventory report and once again it showed big numbers. However, Perillat said, it was still considered relatively friendly to the market. “Cattle numbers maybe didn’t grow as much as expected, which was supportive moving forward.” The amount of beef in cold storage in the U.S. has also been on the rise, which could have a mild effect on prices. Stocks as of Dec. 31 totalled 495.5 million lbs., up roughly one per cent from the month before. Dave Sims writes for Commodity News Service Canada, a Winnipeg company specializing in grain and commodity market reporting.

briefs

Worsening southern Plains drought slows U.S. cattle herd growth REUTERS

Encroaching drought in the U.S. southern Plains contributed to the smallest rise in the nation’s cattle population in three years, analysts said after the government’s semi-annual cattle inventory report Jan. 31. Insufficient moisture in parts of Texas and Oklahoma, along with areas of persistent dryness in the northern Plains, hurt winter wheat-grazing pastures for cattle — forcing more of them into feedlots earlier than planned.

The bulge in cattle numbers heading to market now could keep a lid on beef and slaughter-ready cattle prices in the months ahead. However, fewer animals next year could later support cattle and beef prices, said analysts. The USDA report also showed the U.S. cattle herd as of Jan. 1 up 0.7 per cent from a year earlier at 94.399 million head. That was the smallest increase since a 0.7 per cent rise in 2015 versus 2014, said Allendale Inc. chief strategist Rich Nelson. Analysts, on average, had forecast a 1.3 per cent rise from 93.705 million in January 2017. Nonetheless, the Jan. 1, 2018 cattle herd is the largest for that period in nine years, said Nelson. “The report implies we are actively trying to rein in

herd growth, and perhaps by the year 2020 we’ll stop with the expansion,” said Nelson. Dryness was a key issue, but also producers may have been discouraged by how quickly cattle prices fell from 2014, when there were fewer animals because of severe drought in the southern Plains two years earlier, said Nelson. Derrell Peel, an Oklahoma State University economist, agreed that total cattle numbers continue to grow, but at a slower pace tied to the drought. “The fact that we put more of them (cattle) into feedlots a little bit earlier means that the actual number of cattle out running around the country is a little bit tighter,” said Peel.

Toronto ($/cwt) 93.38 - 310.75 — 83.82 - 268.18

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

“We’re importing corn from the U.S. and Manitoba into feedlots… We have a bit of a feed cost disadvantage.”

DAVE SIMS

Cattle Grades (Canada) Previous Year 49,783 12,580 37,203 NA 581,000

Stronger loonie, feed costs drag on prices at auctions U.S. cattle inventory grew, but not as much as expected

Ontario 135.29 - 147.27 123.84 - 147.26 51.12 - 70.77 51.12 - 70.77 71.99 - 98.82 $ 161.29 - 189.41 170.07 - 191.84 161.70 - 190.78 167.45 - 212.74 180.05 - 232.85 170.96 - 233.58 $ 133.20 - 161.70 140.95 - 162.60 134.53 - 168.98 143.60 - 181.50 150.58 - 191.82 148.44 - 191.19

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

Week Ending Jan 27, 2018 49,531 12,643 36,888 NA 588,000

$1 Cdn: $0.8077 U.S. $1 U.S: $1.2380Cdn.

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Cattle Prices

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

EXCHANGES: February 2, 2018

Toronto ($/cwt) 22.50 - 22.50 30.00 - 45.00

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GRAIN MARKETS column

Manitoba Elevator Prices Average quotes as of February 2, 2018 ($/tonne)

Canola trade shrugs off increase in total stocks

Future

Basis

E. Manitoba wheat

221.84

16.26

238.11

W. Manitoba wheat

221.84

-0.65

221.19

E. Manitoba canola

493.40

-11.75

481.65

W. Manitoba canola

493.40

-20.74

472.66

U.S. winter wheat conditions shook up wheat futures Phil Franz-Warkentin CNSC

CE Futures Canada canola contracts kept within their well-established sideways trading range during the week ended Feb. 2, as the market remains stuck in its own version of the Groundhog Day movie. The nearby March contract has held within a $10 range ($490-$500 per tonne) for more than a month now, looking for a reason to move one way or the other. What it will take to break out of the loop remains to be seen, but South American weather conditions are one factor to watch. Parts of Brazil are just getting started with harvest, which means rains there could cause delays, which would support prices. Meanwhile, hot and dry conditions in Argentina have cut into the yield prospects there, but updated forecasts were calling for some much-needed precipitation late in the week. Statistics Canada on Feb. 5 released its stocks as of Dec. 31 report, which is probably one of the least followed of agricultural data put out by the government agency, but it still has the potential to sway the markets if anything is deemed surprising. The amount of grain in commercial hands is well known, but supplies on farm typically come with more of a question mark.

Source: pdqinfo.ca

Total canola stocks were pegged at 14.15 million tonnes by the government agency, about 800,000 tonnes above the level seen at the same point a year ago and a new record for the end of December. While canola supplies are large, the immediate reaction was muted in the futures and prices were on the rise Monday morning. In the U.S., wheat saw some excitement during the week, climbing higher at one point on the back of some very poor condition ratings in Kansas and other winter wheat-growing states. However, prices turned the other way in the latter half of the week as profit-taking came forward. Kansas City contracts held on to gains of about 20 U.S. cents per bushel, but the Minneapolis spring wheat lost a few cents overall. Snowfall covered the Midwest over the weekend (Feb. 3-4), but the driest parts of the southern Plains missed out, which should keep weather at the forefront. For soybeans and corn, in addition to South American weather, traders are also keeping an eye on export movement. U.S. corn remains favourably priced on the global market and continued to move at a good pace. However, weekly soybean sales were disappointing, which kept that market under some pressure. Phil Franz-Warkentin writes for Commodity News Service Canada, a Winnipeg company specializing in grain and commodity market reporting.

Port Prices As of Friday, February 2, 2018 ($/tonne) Last Week

Weekly Change

233.59

6.52

U.S. hard red winter 12% Houston U.S. spring wheat 14% Portland

268.69

-3.03

Canola Thunder Bay

503.40

-0.30

Canola Vancouver

519.40

-0.30

Closing Futures Prices

As of Thursday, February 1, 2018 ($/tonne)

ICE canola

Last Week

Weekly Change

493.40

-0.30

ICE milling wheat

n/a

ICE barley

n/a

Mpls. HRS wheat

221.84

-3.95

Chicago SRW wheat

164.15

2.11

Kansas City HRW wheat

170.22

7.44

Corn

142.32

1.97

Oats

173.45

0.97

Soybeans

359.63

-2.48

Soymeal

365.20

-4.74

Soyoil

716.85

-6.17

Cash Prices Winnipeg As of Friday, February 2, 2018 ($/tonne) Last Week

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

Cash

Weekly Change

Feed wheat

n/a

Feed barley

171.78

-3.22

Rye

n/a

467.30

1.18

n/a

Oats

189.34

0.65

Soybeans

371.85

1.47

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

17.55

0.00

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

Ask

Flaxseed Feed peas

Wheat bids follow lead of U.S. futures

Kansas City March HRW wheat rose 20.25 U.S. cents per bushel on the week BY ASHLEY ROBINSON CNS Canada

h e a t b i d s i n We s t e r n Canada followed the lead of U.S. futures markets for the week ended Feb. 2, with some dropping while others increased. Depending on the location, average Canada Wester n Red Spr ing (CWRS, 13.5 per cent protein) wheat prices in Western Canada fell $4-$7, according to price quotes from a cross-section of deliver y points compiled by PDQ (Price and Data Quotes). Average prices ranged from about $221 per tonne in western Manitoba to as high as $241 in parts of Alberta. Quoted basis levels varied from location to location, but fell slightly to range from $1 below the futures to $19 per tonne above the futures w h e n u s i n g t h e g ra i n c o m p a n y

Average (CWRS) prices ranged from about $221 per tonne in western Manitoba to as high as $241 in parts of Alberta.

methodology of quoting the basis as the difference between U.S. dollardenominated futures and Canadian dollar cash bids. When accounting for currency exchange rates by adjusting Canadian prices to U.S. dollars, CWRS bids ranged from US$179 to US$195 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$27-$43 below the futures. Looking at it the other way

around, if the Minneapolis futures are converted to Canadian dollars, CWRS basis levels across Western Canada range from $34 to $54 below the futures. Canada Prairie Spring Red (CPSR) wheat bids were up $4-$7. Prices across the Prair ies ranged from $185 per tonne in southwestern Saskatchewan to $205 per tonne in southern Alberta. Average durum prices fell by $1 in most of Western Canada; bids ranged from about $232 to $272

per tonne. Most prices were around the $272 mark, while northwestern Saskatchewan was the outlier at $232. The March spring wheat contract in Minneapolis, off of which most CWRS contracts Canada are based, was quoted Feb. 2 at US$6.0375 per bushel, down 10.75 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$4.6325 per bushel on Feb. 2, up 20.25 U.S. cents compared to the previous week. T h e M a rc h C h i c a g o B o a rd o f Trade soft wheat contract settled at US$4.4675 on Feb. 2, up 5.75 U.S. cents on the week. The Canadian dollar settled Feb. 2 at 80.78 U.S. cents, down by 0.38 of a cent compared to the previous week.

The Manitoba Co-operator | February 8, 2018

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

Markets and management at Manitoba Beef and Forage Days Attendees to the 2018 Beef and Forage Days got both a window into the industry and a crystal ball on where it’s going next, including management strategies on the horizon are really, really strong and vigorous so the grazing doesn’t influence the plant as much.”

BY ALEXIS STOCKFORD Co-operator staff

anitoba’s beef industry got an update from the ground up last week. Manitoba Beef and Forage Days kicked off with topics like pasture management, grazing systems, traceability and a market forecast from Canfax. The tour made five stops in as many days from Minitonas to Vita during the last week of January, plus two independent events in Austin and Plumas the week before. Steven Cabak, Manitoba Agriculture livestock specialist, said the events drew interest throughout the tour. “Marketing is always important to producers because that directly affects their bottom line and kind of what their market outlook will be for the upcoming year and looking at the fundamentals, including supply and demand,” he said. “We’ve seen strong exports of beef out of, not only the U.S., but Canada and another packing plant that’s purchasing cattle out of Alberta has led to strong basis and that’s pushed our cash prices up, so that’s helping producers’ bottom line.” Harmony Beef north of Calgary opened its doors last February after years of closure with a goal of ramping up production to 800 head a day. Dallas Rodger of Canfax put weekly Canadian feeder exports over last year’s levels in the first weeks of 2018, although short of the five-year average.

Reward and risk Farmers were flying high on feeder market prices in 2017, but Rodger says those prices may turn into a double-edged sword when it comes to summer and fall feeders. Calves are being bought well offside and break-evens are expected to rise even above those in 2017 and 2016, he said, making it difficult to turn a profit. “These high-priced cattle that are coming to the market into the summer, it does pose some risk,” he said. Manitoba traders have also noted the trend, with some raising the prospect of a price correction as break-evens become too rich. Rodger pointed to trade dynamics with the U.S. feeder market, with Canadian beef sitting at a hefty positive basis. Alberta fed steer basis is floating at $11.50 per hundredweight against the U.S., well above both 2017 levels and the five-year average, both of which were negative or hovering within a few dollars of even in the first months of the year. “The challenge of being at

Eating spurge

Jane Thornton takes on pasture productivity during the 2018 Beef and Forage Days stop in Holland Feb. 1. PHOTOs: ALEXIS STOCKFORD

a premium to the U.S. market with our fed cattle prices is that we have to be able to move the meat at a premium to the U.S. as well and that has posed some challenges for our western Canadian packers here, to the point to where they’ve started to slow back hours in an attempt to regain some leverage and build some front-end supply to get the basis levels back in line where they are at a profitable position,” he said. The year has been good for cow-calf producers as well, he said, although uncertain market access and drier patches in Western Canada have added a wary note to the outlook.

Talking trade Like many in the agricultural world, Canfax is keeping a close eye on NAFTA, although Rodger says markets have yet to react to international bantering over the deal. “For the time being, everyone is just status quo, hopeful that something does get put into place here,” he said. “I would say that we haven’t seen, really, any price correction related to the trade deals.” Heavyweight feeders have dropped about five per cent since the start of January, Rodger noted, something Canfax is claiming as the largest January decline since 2004. The drop may not be trade driven, however, but rather a

Dallas Rodger, Canfax market analyst, gives producers a snapshot of the beef market and what it might mean for 2018 during Holland’s Beef and Forage Days Feb. 1.

symptom of attempts to bring high prices to a more workable level for feedlots, Rodger added. Producers got a lesson on agronomic management as well as marketing. Jane Thornton, Manitoba Agriculture pasture and rangeland specialist, walked producers through her projects on improving marginal land economically. Rotational grazing, legumeseeding experiments, and cost effectiveness for fence have all featured in her work. “Land prices are getting so high,” she said. “Even a piece of poor land — Class 4 or 5 land — is still really expensive for running cows on. So, to me, I’m looking at, ‘Can the producers make that poor land produce better so that

they don’t have to go out and get more land?’” Turning cattle out too early could set a pasture back if it doesn’t come with a lengthy rest period, Thornton told the room in Holland. The plant taps root reserves for its first leaves and photosynthesis is not a factor until three to four leaves are grown, she said. In most cases, she told the room, that equates to the third week of May. Farmers grazing by mid-April risk running out of forage if drought hits, she warned. “It can be done and it can be quite successful,” she said. “Some of the ways you can be successful is that you give that pasture lots of rest after or that you stockpiled it the year before so that those roots

Thornton introduced producers to her first attempts training cattle to eat leafy spurge, a weed that conventional wisdom says cattle can’t eat and can cause sores in the mouth and toxicity. Thornton, however, says none of the herd at Manitoba Beef and Forage Initiatives displayed any of those problems, despite being carefully monitored by a vet. Thornton first introduced familiar feed, followed by four days of twice-a-day feedings, each with an unfamiliar, but nutritious feed. The idea, Thornton said, is to acclimate cattle to the unfamiliar before introducing the noxious weed. Thornton then introduced spurge. Taking advantage of the weed’s sticky sap, Thornton added fresh spurge in feed at first, before moving on to burying a layer of molasses under spurge, forcing cattle to dig through it. She finally fed straight spurge to the cattle. Her high feed tubs played a role in the program’s success, she added, as other cattle could see a herdmate bury its head into the bin, but not what it was eating. The competition encouraged cattle to grab a mouthful for themselves, she said. The experiment ended with a mob graze of spurge-heavy land. Thornton’s results found that every plant in the previously endemic field had been snipped, grazed or beaten in. Cattle bit off the most spurge tops, well over 15 per cent, in early to mid-June 2017, although those numbers were hovering just above or below five per cent by the end of 2017 grazing. While it’s unclear if animals will eat enough spurge to reduce field levels or how much spurge they will continue to eat if not forced, Thornton noted that at the very least, cattle are less likely to avoid spurge in the pasture after going through the program. While Thornton has used the technique to teach leafy spurge, the program could be used to train a wide variety of unfamiliar feeds from silage to thistle, she said (although she cautioned that farmers should beware of nitrate problems in late-season thistle). Beef and Forage Days events closed out with premise IDs and manifests, a topic both Manitoba Agriculture and Manitoba Beef Producers have pushed in recent months, and a session on extended grazing, veterinary questions and updates from MBP, Manitoba Beef and Forage Initiatives and the Manitoba Forage and Grassland Association. astockford@farmmedia.com

The Manitoba Co-operator | February 8, 2018

U.S. pork demand strong, but trade disputes could hit exports Growing U.S. domestic demand will only go so far as the U.S. government picks trade fights with key export markets BY THEOPOLIS WATERS AND MICHAEL HIRTZER Reuters

merican consumers are snapping up plentiful low-cost pork, but U.S. farmers are worried that trade spats with key export markets in China, Mexico and Canada could hurt a lucrative part of their pork business. The domestic demand outlook remains bright, thanks to the strong U.S. economy, upcoming spring grilling season and Easter holiday ham purchases. U.S. goods in general are attractive to foreign buyers, thanks to the recent drop in the dollar. However, trade disputes with China and slow progress in North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) talks have clouded prospects for U.S. pork exports, which are crucial for the industry, as roughly one-quarter of pork produced in the United States is exported. The U.S. Meat Expor t Federation (USMEF) said U.S. pork exports were on a record p a c e, w i t h vo l u m e s f ro m January through November 2017 of 2.23 million tonnes, worth US$5.9 billion. That was up from 2.09 million tonnes, worth US$5.4 billion, for the same period in 2016, according to the industry group. “Without a doubt, our biggest concern is the trade situation,” said Steve Meyer, a Kerns

and Associates economist and National Pork Producers Council consultant. President Donald Trump’s decision to slap stiff tariffs on U.S. imports of Chinese solar panels and washing machines has sparked fear among pork producers of possible retribution from China, the world’s largest consumer of pig meat and the U.S. pork sector’s No. 3 market. China trade is always risky, Meyer said, and “the last deal over washing machines and solar panels didn’t help anything.” China is a growing market for U.S. pork, but pork muscle-cut exports trended lower in 2017 as China’s domestic pork production increased, said USMEF. “We live in an interconnected world. And when you put your thumb in someone’s eye, they’re likely to try to jab back and put their thumb in your eye,” said Linn Group analyst John Ginzel. Separately, contentious NAFTA modernization discussions are drawing more attention as the United States spars with Mexico and Canada, the top- and fourthranked destinations for U.S. pork by volume. Progress has been slow after several rounds of talks, and concerns remain that the U.S. could withdraw from the agreement. Cancelling the agreement could threaten hog farmers’ profits, which have been strong, thanks to low-cost feed and strong demand throughout 2017. Those factors also enhanced the bottom lines for packers such as Tyson Foods.

Gates backs ‘super’ cows and crops Investments will be targeted at innovations that will aid poor farmers around the globe BY ADELA SULIMAN Reuters

omputer mogul Bill Gates is backing agriculture innovation in a big way. He’s funding research into “super crops” and breeding higher-yielding dairy cows along with the British government, he announced recently in Scotland. The work could lead to cows producing more milk, chickens laying better-quality eggs and crops being able to withstand droughts or disease, and received a funding injection of about US$174 million from Britain’s Department for International Development and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. “If you care about the poor, you should care about agriculture. And if you care about agriculture, you care about livestock,” Gates told an audience at the University of Edinburgh. “What that means in this context is helping poor farmers get as much as possible out of their animals.” Livestock — mainly cattle, sheep and goats — are a source

of nutrition and income, and a long-term asset for families. Improving their health and productivity can substantially benefit vulnerable farmers who are often one bad harvest away from ruin, Gates said. The Gates Foundation will invest US$40 million in projects to develop livestock vaccines and make them accessible to the poorest small-scale farmers across Africa and South Asia through the Global Alliance for Livestock Veterinary Medicines, a public-private partnership based in Edinburgh. About 750 million people in low- and middle-income countries depend on livestock farming, says the International Livestock Research Institute, with the sector accounting for 40 per cent of agricultural GDP globally. “We think that the result of this investment will help 100 million African farmers, but also give a payback to U.K. farmers as well, as disease doesn’t stop at borders,” Penny Mordaunt, Britain’s international development minister, told the Thomson Reuters Foundation by telephone from Scotland.

“The hog industry is really strong because ever ything is lining up right now,” said Marshall, Minnesota hog farmer Greg Boerboom. Farmers have cut input costs by using nutrients from pig manure on crops instead of commercial fertilizer, Boerboom said. As of Dec. 1, there were 73.2 million hogs on U.S. farms, the most since 1943, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and packers produced a record 25.6 billion pounds of pork, according to independent industry ana-

lyst Bob Brown and Livestock Marketing Information Center’s Jim Robb. Boerboom said potentially losing NAFTA is a bigger threat to his livelihood than disputes with China because Mexico and Canada share common borders and have been viable markets for the United States. “You want to keep the customers you have before you start worrying about new ones. So I really think about Mexico, Canada and even Japan and South Korea more than I do China,” said Boerboom.

“We live in an interconnected world. And when you put your thumb in someone’s eye, they’re likely to try to jab back and put their thumb in your eye.” John Ginzel Linn Group analyst

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LIVESTOCK AUCTION RESULTS Weight Category

Ashern

Feeder Steers

Gladstone

Heartland

Brandon

Virden

Killarney

Ste. Rose

Winnipeg

Jan. 31

Jan. 30

Feb. 1

Jan. 31

Jan. 29

Feb. 1

n/a

565

610*

n/a

1,883*

3,122*

774*

720

n/a

150.00-172.50

n/a

165.00-178.00

168.00-178.00

160.00-173.75

155.00-169.00

n/a

160.00-180.00

150.00-164.00

168.00-180.00

172.00-182.00 (184.00)

165.00-174.00

171.00-179.00

n/a

No. on offer Over 1,000 lbs. 900-1,000 800-900

Grunthal

700-800

172.50-184.50

170.00-193.50

175.00-184.00

185.00-205.00

179.00-194.00 (199.00)

175.00-195.00 (202.50)

191.00-198.00

n/a

600-700

186.00-216.00

180.00-210.00

195.00-209.00

200.00-220.00

199.00-223.00

195.00-218.50

200.00-219.00

n/a

500-600

192.00-233.00

200.00-227.00

200.00-232.50

215.00-235.00

215.00-238.00

215.00-230.00 (235.00)

215.00-234.00

n/a

400-500

n/a

220.00-254.00

190.00-242.50

230.00-256.00

230.00-252.00

220.00-239.00

215.00-235.00

n/a

300-400

n/a

240.00-251.00

200.00-247.50

n/a

145.00-165.00

150.00-163.00

n/a

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

n/a

150.00-167.00

n/a

150.00-170.00

153.00-164.00

155.00-166.00

155.00-163.00

n/a

700-800

140.00-170.00

160.00-173.00

150.00-168.00

160.00-173.00

161.00-175.00

160.00-176.00

170.00-179.00

n/a

600-700

150.00-180.00

170.00-185.50

175.00-187.50

170.00-184.00

172.00-186.00

168.00-184.00

172.00-185.00

n/a

500-600

166.00-198.50

180.00-202.00

185.00-203.00

185.00-208.00

188.00-208.00

185.00-200.00

180.00-195.00

n/a

400-500

n/a

190.00-215.00

190.00-213.00

200.00-219.00

203.00-221.00

190.00-213.00

200.00-218.00

n/a

300-400

n/a

210.00-222.00

200.00-215.00

n/a

Slaughter Market No. on offer

n/a

80.00-91.00

n/a

D1-D2 Cows

n/a

70.00-85.00

65.00-80.00

65.00-79.00

80.00-85.00

76.00-83.00 (90.50)

82.00-89.00

n/a

D3-D5 Cows

n/a

46.00-61.00

n/a

75.00-79.00

n/a

74.00-79.00

n/a

Age Verified

n/a

Good Bulls

n/a

79.25-88.75

85.00-104.00

94.00-105.00

95.00-103.00

95.00-104.50

n/a

Butcher Steers

n/a

Butcher Heifers

n/a

Feeder Cows

n/a

Fleshy Export Cows

n/a

Lean Export Cows

n/a

Heiferettes

n/a

85.00-115.00

n/a

105.00-145.00

n/a

95.00-139.00

n/a

* includes slaughter market

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

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Improper cervical dilation at calving demands quick action This is one of the hardest situations that comes during calving and recognizing the problem is the first step ROY LEWIS DVM Beef 911

ne of the hardest calving dilemmas you face as producers, or we face as veterinarians, is improper cervical dilation. When going through the stages of labour before expulsion of the fetus, the cervix relaxes, softens, and opens up (essentially as wide as the vagina) to allow the fetus to enter the vaginal vault. When this does not happen normally, or is delayed, the health of the fetus and dam may be in jeopardy. If one were to examine a c l o s e - t o - t e r m p r e g n a n c y, the cervix is to the front of t h e va g i n a a n d t h e o p e n ing is normally about one to two fingers wide. It would be like sticking your finger in a doughnut. So when a cow is straining somewhat and you do a vaginal exam and find this condition, what is your next step? First off, I hope you have fully cleaned the cow’s back end, used OB sleeves, and an approved lubricant. The very act of examining her may initiate a small degree of straining that may look like she’s calving, so be gentle.

What I do in these situations — if I think a cow is calving and find a closed cervix — is re-examine her a couple of hours later. If I find the cervical opening has increased, that tells me calving is progressing. If there is no change, you now have to decide if this is a false alarm or an early indication that there is a problem. For example, her vagina could be prolapsing. At this juncture, some vets may have you give the cow more time and some may opt to perform a caesarean section. Each case is different. Another issue involves a cervix that will only open wide enough to get the front two legs through. This is not common but does require different interventions depending on how it is progressing. In a normal birth, the cervix is right out of the way when we get to the expulsion of the fetus. When it isn’t, we have a dystocia and the veterinarian will first try to dilate the cervix manually to facilitate delivery. If the nose and head can be partially delivered, a slight amount of traction may help dilate the cervix fully. This is where one has to be really careful as too much traction is both stressful on the calf and may rip the cervix causing excessive bleeding and pos-

Southeast Asia a ‘hot spot’ for antibiotic abuse An FAO official says there’s a need for both better education and greater enforcement BY AMY SAWITTA LEFEVRE Reuters

veruse and misuse of antibiotics in food is rife in Southeast Asia, a Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) official said Jan. 31, warning of serious risks for people and animals as bacterial infections become more resistant to treatment. The official from the United Nations’ food agency issued the warning on the sidelines of an international meeting in Bangkok focused on antimicrobial resistance (AMR). FAO’s Chief Veterinary Officer Juan Lubroth told Reuters in Bangkok that threat of AMR was magnified in places, like Asia’s mega-cities, where there was high population growth and intense food and agriculture production. “Here in Southeast Asia… we would consider it a hot spot because of the population growth, urbanization dynamics, the production of food,” Lubroth told Reuters. A report published Jan. 29 by the World Health Organization

said that a new global surveillance system had found widespread occurrence of antibiotic resistance among 500,000 people with suspected bacterial infections across 22 countries. “Some of the world’s most common – and potentially most dangerous – infections are proving drug resistant,” Marc Sprenger, director of WHO’s Antimicrobial Resistance Secretariat, said in a statement. A 2016 report by economist Jim O’Neill, commissioned by the British government, projects US$100 trillion in losses by 2050 if nothing is done to reverse the trend, and estimated that the annual toll resulting from AMR will climb to 10 million deaths in the next 35 years. “Ninety per cent of those deaths would be in the developing world, and that is scary,” Lubroth said. He said the FAO advocates educating farmers about the dangers of using antibiotics to promote growth in animals, and stronger enforcement of rules governing food production. “It’s not only about having the rules in black and white, they need to be applied.”

In a normal birth, the cervix is right out of the way when we get to the expulsion of the fetus. When it isn’t, we have a dystocia and the veterinarian will first try to dilate the cervix manually to facilitate delivery.

sibly be fatal to the cow. If no progress is made, a caesarean section is performed to get a live calf, and save the cow (but she should be marked for shipping the next year). Usually the fetal membranes can be passed through a partially opened cervix. Some of these cows with a partially opened cervix may have had a difficult calving the year before which caused some damage to the cervix. Even though there is a lot of room in the pelvis and vaginal opening, C-sections are the only solution for a cervix that won’t dilate. As mentioned a forced extraction through a partially open cervix puts both the cow and calf’s life in jeopardy so a C-section is a win-win solution most times. You can usually tell if the cer vix will open with just some manual dilation. They

are soft and supple, and you make progress getting them to open more after 10 or 15 minutes. If the cervix has a hard fibrous feel, no amount of time will get it to open up so jumping to a C-section hopefully will be in time to have a good result for cow and calf. There are a couple of other instances where a partially closed cer vix will be encountered. After correcting a torsed uterus, your veterinarian may encounter a partially closed cervix. Because of the twist, the cervix cannot fully dilate but upon correction it can generally be dilated by hand. There is a tendency to let it dilate on its own, but I have done that and ran out of time resulting in a stillborn calf. Now I proceed to dilate the cervix manually to facilitate

extraction. Generally these cervices are soft and supple, and in my experience easy to dilate. The other condition is a delayed calving that results in death and an emphysematous fetus. This could be because of a malpresentation, such as a breech birth where the cervix is opened, straining does not ensue, time runs out, the calf dies, bloats up and straining ensues. Often the cervix can start to close up, much as it would after a normal calving. These cases may require a fetotomy or partial fetotomy, in order to salvage the cow. Although infrequent, partial cervical dilation does require serious intervention by either yourself or your veterinarian depending on your level of experience. Recognizing them is the first step. If you think a cow is in labour and no progress is being made, don’t hesitate to do a vaginal exam as improper cer vical dilation may be a cause. By recognizing it early you have the time to intervene, and provide a favourable outcome. Have a great 2018 calving season everyone. 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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WEATHER VANE “Everyone talks about the weather, but no one does anything about it.” Mark Twain, 1897

Will warm weather return next week? Issued: Monday, February 5, 2018 · Covering: February 7 – February 14, 2018 Daniel Bezte Weather Vane

he arctic vortex deepened and took up position just north of Hudson Bay as expected last week, which resulted in a return to cold temperatures across all of Manitoba. The only part of the forecast that was a little off was the occasional dusting of snow that preceded each new area of high pressure that pushed into our region. This forecast period looks like it will be a repeat of last week’s. The arctic vortex is predicted to remain strong and continue to spin in place. This will keep our region under a strong north to northwesterly flow, allowing for new shots of arctic high pressure to slide southward every few days. The first high will build southward on Wednesday followed by reinforcing highs on Friday and Sunday. This will keep temperatures close to the bottom end of the usual temperature range for this time of year. Winds don’t look to be too strong, but any wind at these temperatures will help to create extreme wind chills.

We could see a little light snow late on Sunday or Monday as a weak low quickly drops south behind Sunday’s arctic high. Yet another area of arctic high pressure will drop in to begin next week. This will continue our below-average temperatures. By mid-week, the weather models show a dramatic shift in our weather pattern as the polar vortex breaks down, allowing for Pacific energy to push across the northern Prairies. Confidence in this part of the forecast is low, but should it materialize, we will see Pacific air flood across the Prairies starting Wednesday. This will help to quickly scour out the arctic air, with daytime highs forecasted to push above the freezing mark by Thursday or Friday. With the projected storm track, precipitation looks to remain below average, with # any significant snowfall remaining well to our north. # Usual temperature range for this period: Highs, -19 to -3 C; lows, -32 to -12 C. Daniel Bezte is a teacher by profession with a BA (Hon.) in geography, specializing in climatology, from the U of W. He operates a computerized weather station near Birds Hill Park. Contact him with your questions and comments at daniel@bezte.ca.

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How farmers impact summer temperatures Reduced summer temperature extremes line up with reduced acres in summerfallow BY DANIEL BEZTE Co-operator contributor

have a few different weather-related topics to talk about this week. To start us off, the first January global temperature repor t came out from the University o f A l a b a m a i n Hu n t s v i l l e (UAH), and it reported the third-largest month-to-month drop in tropical temperatures in its 39-year dataset. UAH analyzes microwave sounding data on NOAA and NASA satellites to get atmospheric temperature data from nearly all parts of the earth, and calculates the temperature for the lower eight km of the atmosphere. De c e m b e r’s re v i s e d g l o b a l t e m p e ra t u re w a s 0 . 4 1 C above average with the Northern Hemisphere running 0.5 C above average, the tropics 0.26 C above, and the Southern Hemisphere recording a value 0.33 C above average. January’s global temperature was 0.26 C above average. The Northern Hemisphere came in at 0.46 C, only a slight drop from December’s value. The Souther n Hemisphere saw a more significant cooling with a January value of 0.06 C above the 30-year average. The tropics saw the largest amount

The trouble with the term global warming is that it gives a bit of a misleading idea that warming will be occurring at all times and in all places.

of cooling with January value of 0.12 C below average. This is the lowest monthly temperature, compared to average, in the tropics since June 2012, and the coolest since April 2015 in the Southern Hemisphere. The cooling in these regions is attributed to the ongoing La Niña event across the equatorial Pacific. The second weather-related topic to hit the news over the last week or so was the comments made by a certain world leader about the terms “global warming” and “climate change,” suggesting the term global warming has been replaced with climate change because the warming part doesn’t seem to be working out. In the words of Bob Henson of the Weather Underground, it is time to put this line of thinking to rest. The term climate change or climatic change has been around since t h e ea r l y 2 0 t h c e n t ur y a s

researchers used the terms to describe warming and cooling events in the past and what might possibly happen in the future. In fact, the first issue of Climatic Change was issued in March 1977. According to Henson, in the 1970s a couple of brutal cold snaps in North America and Europe led to a few front-pagecatching articles that theorized the high levels of pollution in the atmosphere may lead to global cooling. These articles garnered a lot of attention, but overall, most research at the time was more concerned with global warming. Then in the 1980s a series of very warm years brought about the term global warming, which quickly caught on. The trouble with the term global warming is that it gives a bit of a misleading idea that warming will be occurring at all times and in all places, which we know is not the case. It also doesn’t convey anything about changes in precipitation

patterns. So while the term global warming hasn’t gone away, most scientists prefer the term climate change. The final point made by our southern neighbour leader was the fact that global ice levels are at record levels, with the implication that these record levels were for the high end. As I pointed out a couple of articles ago, global ice levels are indeed near-record levels, but those levels are recordlow amounts. Current sea ice coverage in the Arctic is now at or below the previous lowest value, with Antarctic levels running slightly higher than the previous record low.

The air above agriculture Now, on to the article about land use and summer temperatures across the Canadian Prairies. In a study published in the journal Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment in 2016, researches have concluded that land use practices across our region have resulted in a summer time cooling trend since the 1970s, with a drop of about 2 C in extreme summer temperatures and an increase in overall humidity levels and precipitation. We all know how different surfaces can have a significant impact on the air temperatures above that surface.

Just try sitting out in a parking lot compared to a nice grassy or well-treed area on a calm, sunny summer day. Well, the study found that the decline in the use of summerfallow has coincided with the decrease in summer temperature extremes, with spring, fall and winter temperatures following general global trends. Ha v i n g t a l k e d t o s o m e “older” farmers about this topic, they have informed me that it was not unheard of to have as much as 50 per cent of cropped land under summerfallow. These fields were often sprayed and tilled to keep weeds down, meaning a significant portion of the agricultural Prairies had exposed open fields during the peak of summer heating. Without cover crops, much of the energy hitting the field would be turned into sensible heat, which would help to heat the atmosphere above it. With the largescale decline in this practice it makes sense that we are seeing lower summertime temperature extremes, higher humidity levels, and even warmer overnight lows as less energy is turned into sensible heat and more moisture is evaporated into the atmosphere. That’s all the room I have for this issue, try to stay warm, spring is coming!

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

Is a soybean-canola rotation worth rolling the dice? Most farmers aren’t jumping on a soybean-canola rotation, but explosive growth of soybean acres and their westward spread into canola country have some asking the question

armers better study up on the hurdles of a soybean-canola rotation before trying it in the field, Manitoba Agriculture specialists say. Soybeans have been a growing story in Manitoba, rising over the last decade to become one of the province’s main crops with almost 2.3 million acres planted in 2017. Combined with canola, another high-value crop, prices might be enough to tempt some producers into growing the two in isolation. Manitoba Agriculture pegged target soybean price at $10.50 a bushel, behind canola at $11.25, according to 2018 production cost estimates. Anastasia Kubinec, manager of crop industry development with the province, says very few farmers have bought into the soybeancanola rotation so far. In fact, she says, farmers have been more likely to add soybeans into their existing wheat-canola rotation. “All three of those crops are quite easy to grow,” Kubinec said. “You don’t necessarily have to have any new equipment. I mean, (you need) a flex header, but you might have a flex cut header for your canola anyways.” The longer rotation may bring its own benefits, Kubinec said. Agronomists and researchers have been pushing farmers to adopt longer rotations, both for agronomic reasons and to lower resistance pressures. The three-year rotation between soybeans, canola and cereal might be a better bet in terms of yield bump, according to yield assumptions by Manitoba Agriculture. MASC numbers show canola yields and spring wheat yields get a boost if planted into soybean stubble. Canola also jumps over expected yields if planted into wheat stubble and spring wheat tends to meet its expected yield when following canola. Soybean onto canola stubble, however, showed no advantage, something that might be

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In 2015, one site returned 7.5 bushels an acre more canola on plots grown after soybeans compared to those grown after wheat. The next year, the same site reported higher soybean yields after canola (55.4 bushels an acre) than wheat (50.6 bushels an acre). Other factors, like the amount of canola oil, flipped results between sites, while one site noted that soybeans were taller after wheat.

BY ALEXIS STOCKFORD

Nutrient considerations At 33-40 pounds of phosphorus removed per acre in canola and 28-30 pounds an acre in soybeans, both crops have a reputation for eating up phosphorus reserves, something that Kubinec worries might be compounded if they are grown year after year and the farmer is not monitoring. “There has been the assumption by some new soybean growers that they don’t need to be putting phosphorus down with their soybeans and maybe haven’t been doing that or maybe they haven’t been keeping track of where their phosphorus levels are and they’re not topping up in some of those other crops, like a cereal,” she said. Farmers may also hit a wall on organic matter long term, she cautioned, since neither soybean nor canola leaves much residue in the field to decompose.

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Holly Derksen, Manitoba Agriculture field crop pathologist, runs down disease considerations for a soybean-canola rotation during Ag Days 2018. Photo: Alexis Stockford

of note for farmers looking at soybean-canola.

Building data There has been little research done on the soybean-canola rotation so far, said Holly Derksen, field crop pathologist with Manitoba Agriculture. “We’re pretty unique in Manitoba, moving into Saskatchewan and then maybe North Dakota and Minnesota where we have these two crops in common,” she said. “Other

areas, it’s canola that’s the new crop, whereas here it’s soybeans that are the new crop, so we still have a steep learning curve to try and figure out what is the best option.” The researcher was able to find only two studies exploring the rotation, one in North Dakota and one out of the University of Manitoba. The North Dakota study found few significant differences when they compared yields between canola-soybean, wheat-canola and wheat-soybean rotations.

Anyone using Group 2 herbicides on their soybeans might get a nasty surprise if they don’t thoroughly wash their sprayer before moving on to canola, but Kubinec warns that those issues may also carry through the soil in a soybean-canola rotation. “You do need to start looking for some of the herbicide residue issues in the soil or keep that in consideration, depending on your rainfall, where you live, what the recrop period is,” she said. Volunteer canola may become another serious problem, both in soybean-canola rotations or other, longer rotations with both crops. Kubinec warned that the problem See soybean-canola on page 19 »

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AGT stock tracks challenges of pulse industry It’s been an up-and-down ride for this made-in-Canada success story

“This is a commodity cycle. As prices accelerated demand was really strong, farmers planted more acres here but they also planted more acres in other countries around the world... So I think what we’re seeing now is the reaction, commodity prices have come down. The cycle will reset itself.”

BY ASHLEY ROBINSON CNS Canada

askatchewan-based AGT Food and Ingredients was riding a high in 2016. In May its stock hit highs of more than $40 per share. Almost a year and a half later, the story had changed and AGT stock hit lows of almost $18 per share — a level not seen since mid-2014. Marching in near lockstep with AGT stock were pulse crop prices. AGT is a pulse crop and durum wheat buyer, processor and exporter with locations around the world. The company has diversified in recent years by purchasing railways and building its food-processing divisions. If you hold a graph of AGT’s stock prices from the last five years over a graph of Saskatchewan lentil prices from Statistics Canada the lines are extremely similar. At the start of 2013 lentils were sitting at $420.86 per tonne and AGT stock was around $13 per share. As the price of lentils edged up over the following years, AGT stock followed suit. When AGT stock hit over $40 per share in May 2016, lentil prices had hit a high only a few months before at $1,051.89 per tonne. The price of pulses in Canada was driven higher following the 2015 harvest. India, a large consumer of pulses, had suffered from two consecutive years of drought. In 2015, India bought 30 per cent of Canada’s pulse exports, totalling 1.5 million tonnes. “This is a commodity cycle. As prices accelerated demand was really strong, far mers planted more acres here but they also planted more acres in other countries around the world... So I think what we’re seeing now is the reaction, commodity prices have come down. The cycle will reset itself,” said Murad Al-Katib, president and CEO of AGT.

Moves with markets As the Canadian pulse crop was planted and harvested in 2016 prices began to show the changing marketplace. In July lentil prices dropped to $870.78 per tonne and $721.05 by October. AGT stock followed suit and started to fall. Over the summer of 2016 prices fluctuated, at times dropping to below $32 per share and other times hitting more than $36 per share. In October stocks were sitting

Murad Al-Katib AGT

AGT president and CEO Murad Al-Katib says the company is well positioned to weather a commodity downturn due to diversification. PHOTO: AGTFOODS/file

around $38 per share but as lentil prices continued to drop over the next year AGT stock followed suit, dropping to around $25 per share by May 2017. The summer of 2017 was clouded with uncertainty for the Canadian pulse industry. A regularly renewed fumigation exemption from the Indian government was only renewed for a few months. As the deadline drew closer no further exemption was granted, leaving Canada sitting in the dark. In October the Indian government began to sell off its 1.8-million-tonne stockpile of pulses, adding supplies to the world pulse marketplace. The uncertainty in the pulse i n d u s t r y t r a n s f e r re d ov e r to AGT. On Nov. 6 the company released its third-quarter results to investors which s h ow e d a d i s m a l p i c t u re. AGT’s adjusted gross profit for the quarter had decreased from $47 million as of Sept. 30, 2016 to $29.4 million as of Sept. 30, 2017. AGT stock as well had dropped as a result of the low pulse prices.

Lentil prices have proven to be an excellent proxy for the price of AGT stock in the past couple of years. file photo

“The market has reacted to us to say, ‘Look your earnings came down.’ So we got punished, our stock was down, I don’t know, 40 per cent, that’s a big reduction in the value of our company,” said Al-Katib. Mo s t o f AG T ’s p r o f i t i n the quarter came from its food ingredients and packa g e d f o o d d i v i s i o n s. T h e company also announced it had received a 99-year loan of $190 million from Fairfax

Financial Holdings Ltd. at 5.37 per cent, which allowed AGT to reduce its net debt by 29 per cent. Stock that day closed just over $20 per share.

More troubles A few days later more bad news came for the pulse industry. India placed a 50 per cent tariff on all pea imports into the countr y. The tariff was meant to help prop up domestic pulse prices for

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Indian farmers. Two days later AGT’s stock dropped to less than $18.50 per share. Over the next month AGT’s s t o c k d i d re g a i n s o m e o f its value. On Dec. 18, AGT announced a 20-year agreement with Fibreco Export Inc. a wood fibre exporter, to construct a terminal at its port space at the Port of Vancouver. The pulse industry was dealt another blow only a few days later. On Dec. 21 India placed another import tariff of 30 per cent to chickpeas and lentils. However, AGT’s stock didn’t plunge this time, instead falling only a few cents to just under $20.40 per share. “The latest tariff was lentils which should have obviously (affected our stock) if people were concerned... (but) we’ve communicated to the market very clearly stability in our financing. So our balance sheet is strong, our food ingredients business is growing and we’re diversified,” Al-Katib said. W h e n p u l s e p r i c e s we re high Al-Katib said AGT was planning for the future by reinvesting profits back into the company. Approximately $60 million to $70 million per year for the last five years was invested into different infrastructure projects, including processing facilities around the world and shipping systems in Canada. “Those types of investments are going to continue for us. We’re going to continue strongly into this value-added ingredients and we’re going to continue to look at the production of food products from pulses,” Al-Katib said.

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might be particularly pervasive if growers plant Roundup Ready varieties of both crops. “It can cause quite a few challenges because the canola seed can stick around in the seedbed for many, many years,” she said. “Especially if it’s a wet year and you start getting multiple flushes, you can start getting really high levels of the volunteer canola.” Breaking up the two crops with a different grain, or choosing a different variety of canola, might help address the problem, she added.

Pathogens Derksen put soybean-canola rotation, and its disease pressures, under the microscope during this year’s Manitoba Ag Days. Sclerotinia is one of the canola’s main pathogens, but a soybean-canola rotation is not likely to make that problem worse, Derksen said. The pathogen may survive in the soil for more than five years, too long to be effectively controlled by most rotations, she said. At the same time, taking a break from a sclerotinia-susceptible crop after a particularly bad year might help lower pressure. Fungicides will be critical to controlling the pathogen in canola years, and, to a lesser extent, in soybeans, she said. Root rots throw up a different challenge. While both canola and soybeans can contract the pathogen, so may a host of other plants, and the pathogens are general enough that adding a different crop will not necessarily starve out the problem, Derksen noted. At the same time, the University of Manitoba study on soybean-canola found that continuous soybeans and soybeancanola had more severe root rot compared to soybean-corn or a four-year wheat-canola-cornsoybeans rotation. Varieties will play a large role in disease control, she said. A taller soybean variety may leave a more open canopy and make the field less friendly to fungus, she said. Row spacing can have a similar effect in soybeans, with wider rows giving more airflow. Sclerotinia-resistant canola might also help.

Canola ‘streaming’ firm eyes mortgage business Regina-based Input Capital launches a ‘mortgage stream’ pilot STAFF

“Our intention is to use this pilot period to assess market demand for this product.” Doug Emsley CEO, Input Capital

requires a mortgage registration on a grower’s farmland, as security against “non-delivery” on the canola contract. As Input CEO Doug Emsley described Jan. 30, the company has now also developed a pilot for “a conventional farmland mortgage product that uses canola streaming as a payment vehicle.” The company said it wrote its first mortgage stream the previous week under the pilot program, providing a $400,000 mortgage for an “existing client” farming in Saskatchewan.

The client “was attracted by the idea of making mortgage payments using a canola stream,” Input said, noting it has a “growing list of clients” also indicating interest in the idea. “Our intention is to use this pilot period to assess market demand for this product and fine-tune product features prior to formally launching mortgage streams later this year,” Emsley said.

per producer, if said producer is using both types of streams — up to 10 bu./ac. on a capital stream and 15 bu./ac. on a marketing stream. The marketing stream is billed as a way for growers to market their canola on a multi-year basis with access to better pricing opportunities; the capital stream is m a rk e t e d t ow a rd f a r m e r s seeking cash for expansion, succession planning, on-farm projects or upfront purchases of inputs. The company has previously accepted farmland from participating growers to settle streaming contracts. Input in early 2017 reported accepting, and later selling, 4,320 acres of land from a partial streaming contract buyback the previous year. Last spring it also signed a separate agreement for sale on 5,000 acres of farmland received from a c o n t ra c t t e r m i n a t e d i n November 2015.

Fusarium problems Fusarium head blight is no longer just a cereal problem, according to data presented by Derksen, although she noted the risk to pulses is still very low. Recent research has found the same pathogen that causes head blight in wheat can also show up as root rot in soybeans. However, only three per cent of fusarium found in the roots was the same pathogen causing trouble in cereals, according to Derksen. “(It’s) just something to be on the lookout for and to see if maybe it increases now that soybeans are moving into an area of more wheat than they have been previously,” she said. That topic is just one of many questions remaining when it comes to soybean-canola rotations. In particular, she noted that the province is missing long-term rotation data. Derksen expects the two-year soybean-canola rotation to attract more research in the future, given the popularity of both crops.

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U.S. corn exports gain momentum on weak dollar At least for now America is once again the global corn supplier of choice

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urging U.S. corn exports should gain even more momentum, helped by a weakening dollar and dry we a t h e r i n A rg e n t i n a a n d South Africa that threatened to cut maize harvests for the rival exporters, traders and analysts said Jan. 26. U.S. corn export sales have ramped up since the slowest Christmas and New Year’s period in four years. Since Jan. 12, exporters sold nearly 3.3 million tonnes of U.S. corn, the busiest such stretch in two months, U.S. Department of Agriculture data showed.

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Traders are growing more optimistic that after a slow start to the U.S. corn export season, shipments may yet reach the USDA projection that seemed doubtful several weeks ago. Low grain prices and abundant supplies have dragged d ow n f a r m i n c o m e, m a k ing exports vital to prevent a record-large U.S. corn glut from becoming more burdensome. The dollar has dropped to the lowest level in more than three years, making goods such as U.S. corn cheaper for importers using other currencies. For now, the United States is the supplier of choice. Corn shipped from the Gulf Coast a n d Pa c i f i c No r t h w e s t i s about US$3 to US$5 per tonne cheaper than Argentine supplies, and importers in South Korea and Mexico have taken advantage. “We’ve got a window to crank out some corn,” said Tregg Cronin, a South Dakota farmer and analyst, as he delivered corn to an elevator that ships grain via rail to export terminals in the Pacific Northwest. “Our (export) pace is woefully behind.”

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Through mid-January, U.S. export sales of 30.4 million tonnes were 22 per cent below a year ago. The USDA expects a 13.5 per cent decline this season. Warmer U.S. weather melted ice on Midwest rivers and raised water levels, allowing corn to move more freely on barges to Gulf Coast terminals. Meanwhile, hot and dr y Argentine weather stressed crops in the No. 3 exporter after the United States and Brazil. A stronger peso also slowed grain sales by farmers there, sending export costs higher. “The Argentinian corn crop is going backwards,” said Dan Basse, president of Chicagobased consultancy AgResource Co. Drought in South Africa, which last year boosted corn sales to top Asian buyer Japan, could slash its harvest area by 18 per cent this year, a Reuters poll showed. Importers also are monitoring Brazilian weather as farmers plant safrinha corn. Expansion of that crop, planted after soybeans are harvested, was key to Brazil’s explosion of corn exports over the past six years.

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Canola ‘streaming’ firm eyes mortgage business

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Saskatchewan company that offers farmers cash up front for canola to be grown later is now tentatively bringing its model to the farm mortgage business. Input Capital, which sources canola from Prairie growers through multi-year “streaming” contracts, announced Jan. 30 it has launched a “mortgage stream” as a pilot project. Input, which set up in Regina in 2012, today offers Prairie growers “capital streams,” which pay cash up front for canola yet to be seeded. In January last year it also began offering “marketing streams,” featuring upfront payments to growers taking part in the company’s canola marketing programs. Typically, for streams in which the company pays a grower a cash deposit, Input requires a mortgage registration on a grower’s farmland, as security against “non-delivery” on the canola contract. As Input CEO Doug Emsley described Jan. 30, the company has now also developed a pilot for “a conventional farmland mortgage product that uses canola streaming as a payment vehicle.” The company said it wrote its first mortgage stream the previous week under the pilot program, providing a $400,000 mortgage for an “existing client” farming in Saskatchewan. The client “was attracted by the idea of making mortgage payments using a canola stream,” Input said, noting it has a “growing list of clients” also indicating interest in the idea. “Our intention is to use this pilot period to assess market demand for this product and fine-tune product features prior to formally launching mortgage streams later this year,” Emsley said.

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Seeking cash The company said it currently manages over 300 capital stream and marketing stream contracts for over 455,000 tonnes of canola, mainly in Saskatchewan and Alberta, with a few in Manitoba and plans to expand into British Columbia. Input, which in June obtained a grain dealer licence from the Canadian Grain Commission, contracts to a maximum of 25 bu./ac. per producer, if said producer is using both types of streams — up to 10 bu./ac. on a capital stream and 15 bu./ac. on a marketing stream. The marketing stream is billed as a way for growers to market their canola on a multi-year basis with access to better pricing opportunities; the capital stream is marketed toward farmers seeking cash for expansion, succession planning, on-farm projects or upfront purchases of inputs. The company has previously accepted farmland from participating growers to settle streaming contracts. Input in early 2017 reported accepting, and later selling, 4,320 acres of land from a partial streaming contract buyback the previous year.

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Mugabe’s demise brings hope to Zimbabwe’s ousted white farmers

Land seizures were supposed to bring better times but instead they cratered the country’s economy for a generation BY CHRIS MAHOVE Thomson Reuters Foundation

new political dawn in Zimbabwe has sparked talk among farmers of land reform and the return of some whites who lost their land and livelihoods to President Robert Mugabe during a 37-year rule that drove the economy to collapse. Mugabe, 93, resigned in November after the army and his ZANU-PF party turned against him, prompting optimism among some of the thousands of white farmers ousted in the early 2000s on the grounds of redressing imbalances from the colonial era. Much of the best agricultural land remained in the hands of white farmers after independence in 1980, leaving many blacks effectively landless and making landownership one of Zimbabwe’s most sensitive political topics. In the early 2000s many farmers saw their operations overrun by “veterans” groups that forced them off the land, much of which wound up in the hands of Mugabe’s inner circle. Now some white landowners hope the post-Mugabe regime may address the land issue, either through compensation or returning land, and try to resuscitate a once vibrant agricultural sector boosting an economy once seen as one of Africa’s great hopes. “We are convinced positive signals will come quickly in terms of property rights,” Ben Purcel Gilpin, director of the Commercial Farmers Union

Ousted Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe, seen here during a 2015 visit to Russia. Pippa van Rechteren and her twin daughters Catherine and Elizabeth watch farm invaders sing revolutionary songs outside the electric fence of her homestead on Chiripiro farm in Centenary district 180 kms north of Harare March 29, 2000. Thousands of ousted white farmers hope the exit of Robert Mugabe may mean compensation or returning to the land. PHOTO: REUTERS/STR OLDS

(CFU), which represents white and black farmers, told the Thomson Reuters Foundation. “It would send a good signal to people outside Zimbabwe.” New president and longtime Mugabe ally, Emmerson Mnangagwa, has promised a raft of changes since he took office, including a return to the rule of law and respect for property rights. Landownership has been a key issue for decades in Zimbabwe dating back to British colonial rule in what was then Rhodesia. At independence, white farmers owned more than 70 per cent of the most fertile land and generated 80 per cent of the country’s agricultural output, according to academics. Reforms began after independence with a “willing buyer, willing seller” system aimed at redistributing land to poor black subsist-

ence farmers. In the 1990s, compulsory acquisition of land began with some funding provided by Britain. But for many Zimbabweans change was too slow and Mugabe approved radical land reforms that encouraged occupation of some 4,000 white-owned farms. Land went to his supporters with no knowledge of farming and thousands of white farmers fled. The violent farm seizures saw Zimbabwe forfeit its status as the breadbasket of Africa and led to a collapse of many industries that depended on agriculture. Among those were paper mills, textile firms, leather tanners and clothing companies. As a result, the country failed to generate foreign currency, resulting in the central bank printing money which led to unprecedented levels of hyperinflation and high unemployment.

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New start Now some white farmers are starting to reclaim their land. “White commercial farmers, like all other Zimbabweans, could apply for land from the government and join the queue or go into joint ventures,” Mnangagwa told a former white commercial farmer during a recent visit to Namibia. The CFU’s Gilpin — who quit farming and moved to Harare after his farm was compulsorily acquired by the government in 2005 — said sound policies from the new team could win support and help the economy. He said compensation rather than putting people back into their properties might be the best route as many farmers are now too old to farm, some had died and others migrated. The current situation — where resettled farmers had 99-year leases — was also untenable as the leases were not accepted by banks as collateral against borrowing.

Political way out “As far as the law of the country is concerned, the title deeds that the former white commercial farmers hold do not guarantee them title,” Mhishi said in an interview. But the lawyer said there were positive signs that the new administration realized land was a vital cog in the economy. “I see there will be an attempt to make land useful, productive,” he said. “The land tenure side needs to be addressed to make land useful.” Independent economist John Robertson, a former adviser to the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe, said, however, that any idea of compensation should be dropped and former white commercial farmers should get back to their land and resume work. “I’d rather see them get back their land and start farming again than paid out and emigrating. We need their skills. If people who oppose that idea could be just as successful, where have they been for the past 20 years?” he said.

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Gilpin said this effectively made the land dead capital, as banks could not sell if farmers failed to pay back loans, so the government should instead offer farmers freehold titles. Property rights expert Lloyd Mhishi, a senior partner in the law firm Mhishi Nkomo Legal Practice, said although Mnangagwa spoke about compensating farmers whose land was expropriated, he did not give specifics and title deeds of the former white farmers had no legal force after repossession.

imbabwe will issue 99-year leases to white farmers, according to a government circular, after n e w Pre s i d e n t E m m e r s o n Mnangagwa said he would end discrimination along racial lines in agriculture. Fewer than 400 white farmers are still operating in the southern African nation, after former president Robert Mugabe’s government evicted more than 4,000 under an often violent land reform program. Those who remained were issued with five-year renewable leases by the state compared to 99-year leases for black farmers, leaving their land vulnerable to expropriation by the government. The Agriculture Ministry circular to staff, seen by Reuters, says white farmers should now be issued the same 99-year leases as black farmers. “Please be informed that the minister of lands, agriculture and resettlement has directed that all remaining white farmers be issued 99-year leases instead

of the five-year leases as per the previous arrangement,” said the circular, dated Jan. 19. Landownership is one of Zimbabwe’s most sensitive issues. Colonialists seized some of the best agricultural land and much of it remained in the hands of white farmers after independence in 1980, while many blacks were landless. Twenty years later, Mugabe authorized the violent invasions of many white-owned farms, justifying them on the grounds that they were redressing imbalances from the colonial era. Mugabe, 93, resigned in November after the army and his Z ANU-PF party turned against him. Earlier this month a government document showed that Zimbabwe is considering establishing a special tribunal to determine the value of compensation and how to pay it to white farmers who have lost their land since 2000. Many white farmers challenged their evictions legally but lost. Under Zimbabwe’s constitution all agricultural land belongs to the government.

The Manitoba Co-operator | February 8, 2018

Australia curbs foreign asset ownership Foreign investment has become a hot political topic Down Under in recent years BY BYRON KAYE AND COLIN PACKHAM Reuters

he Australian government plans to impose new restrictions on foreign purchases of electricity grids and agricultural land, saying the move will safeguard national security and help local companies better compete for farm sales. The changes are the latest steps by Australia to keep a tighter rein on foreign investment, a politically sensitive topic which has helped bolster populist parties in recent state elections at the expense of the state counterparts of the centre-right federal government. “The government is committed to an open foreign investment regime that strikes the right balance in managing national security risks, while promoting job opportunities and enabling economic growth,” the government said in a statement, referring to the new electricity rules. The federal government has already ratcheted up its control over the vetting of high-profile foreign sales since 2015,

The Australian government is cracking down on foreign farmland purchases hoping to give locals equal opportunity when it comes to buying fields like these in the Western Australia Wheat Belt. PHOTO: CREATIVE COMMONS/WILLEM VAN AKEN/CSIRO

when the government of the remote Northern Territory sparked a public outcry by selling a port to Chinese interests without seeking federal approval. The shift has frustrated foreign buyers who are no longer guaranteed of securing Australian assets even when they bid the most.

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Energy grid changes The government said Jan. 31 that all future applications to sell electricity transmission and distribution assets will attract ownership restrictions or conditions for foreign buyers. “Electricity distribution and transmission infrastructure are critical national assets and a key national security safeguard is the diversity of ownership of these assets,” Morrison and Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton said in a joint statement. No major Australian electricity grids are currently for sale. The grids of the country’s two biggest states are already privatized, and planned sales of the next two biggest states’ grids were cancelled amid vocal public opposition.

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Germany’s Robert Bosch, the world’s biggest automotive supplier, is betting on farming technology to boost profit this year as disclosures about experiments by carmakers on monkeys jeopardize dieselrelated jobs. The Stuttgart-based company said it introduced new smart farming solutions last year, including sensor-based technologies to help farmers cultivate asparagus and strawberries, manage cattle or even to farm oysters. “The digital agriculture market is expected to grow more than 70 per cent by 2020,” Bosch said Jan. 30. Bosch builds sensors to help farmers measure growth and calibrate fertilizer and pesticide use. It has products to allow ranchers to monitor weight gain in cattle which have significant potential in Brazil and the United States, it added. In 2017, Bosch posted a 6.7 per cent rise in annual revenues to 78 billion euros (US$97 billion). Industrial technology accounted for 6.7 billion euros of the total, while automotive-related business generated 47.4 billion, with the rest coming from consumer goods and energy and building technology. Bosch warned that demand for diesel cars had fallen in Europe, a trend likely to be exacerbated by revelations that a research group conducted experiments that exposed monkeys and humans to toxic diesel fumes.

seek regulatory approval to A$15 million from A$252 million. Matt Dalgleish, analyst at agricultural research company Mecardo, said locals still owned the vast amount of agricultural land in Australia. “This announcement will appeal to voters who have moved their support to parties such as Pauline Hanson’s One Nation,” said Dalgleish.

opportunity to purchase agricultural land ahead of foreign buyers. Foreign entities seeking to buy any major Australian asset must already apply to the Foreign Investment Review Board, which is overseen by the country’s treasurer. A government source said the new measure was designed to stop rural land sales being privately negotiated without the land ever going to market. “We want to see a fair and transparent process. There had been some cases when some foreign companies have purchased properties that hadn’t even been on the market,” said a source familiar with the thinking of treasurer Scott Morrison. Australia introduced a register of foreign ownership of agricultural land in 2015. Its latest report showed agricultural land held by Chinese interests grew tenfold in 2017, making China the secondbiggest foreign owner of farmland behind the United Kingdom. Total foreign-owned farmland shrunk to 13.6 per cent of total farmland, from 14.1 per cent a year earlier. The government also cut the threshold at which foreign buyers of farmland must

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Forget that ski trip — you might soon be seeding in February or March Researchers successfully grow ‘spring-type winter wheats’ in Alberta and say it could be an option by 2020 BY JENNIFER BLAIR Staff / Red Deer

hat kind of wheat crop might you get if you seeded in February or

March? One that’s not half bad, if the preliminary results of a recent federal research study are any indication. “How can you get a little more yield? Well, you can put it in the ground a little bit earlier,” said University of Alberta PhD candidate Graham Collier, who was involved with the study. “If you look at seeding rate studies, most of the time the best yield comes from that earlier seeding date. And we have the opportunity to seed a lot earlier.” Collier’s research was birthed in a winter wheat-breeding program, which essentially created “spring-type winter wheats” by crossing Norstar — a popular winter wheat variety — with Bergen, a CPRS wheat variety. Several of the spring lines from that cross had better cold tolerance than some winter wheat varieties. So a team led by Ag Canada researcher Brian Beres decided to see how far they could push their seeding dates without sacrificing yield. “We are going in early, and we are trying to stress these plants,” Collier said at the recent Cereals Innovation Symposium in Red Deer. Of course, there’s an obvious potential downside. “The risks are obvious — the loss of your crop stand early because of freezing. It’s going to cost you to go in and reseed again,” he said. “But there are an awful lot of benefits, too.”

In 2016, we seeded on Feb. 16 (although) 2016 was probably the earliest spring I can remember.” Edmonton was a little later both years, but researchers were still able to seed super early — April 9 in 2015 and March 29 in 2016. The typical recommended soil temperature for seeding spring wheat is no lower than 4 C, with 20 C being optimal. But yield wasn’t affected by the low seeding temperatures, even when the crop was planted into 0 C soil. “By seeding ultra early, we didn’t cause a yield decrease,” said Collier. “Ultra-early seeding didn’t cost us any yield. It worked out all right.”

Next steps And perhaps more surprisingly, AC Stettler — a spring wheat variety used as a check — performed just as well as the cold-tolerant wheats. “We were a little caught off guard when Stettler did as well as it did. We expected there to be a benefit to those cold-tolerant genetics. “The fact that there isn’t makes this system a lot easier for us to switch to. If we don’t have to have a specialized variety to do this, we’re on the road already.” But there is still plenty of work to do before producers start rolling out ultra-early seeding on their own operations.

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Water and weeds And they aren’t limited strictly to potential yield increases. Ultra-early seeding allows plants to capture early-season moisture and take advantage of a longer vegetative growth period. It would also give producers more time by enlarging both the seeding and harvest windows, improve weed competition, and reduce the risk of pest and disease infestations. However, all that is moot if the crop freezes out. “We have something here, but what we need to do is figure out how we can best use it in Western Canada,” said Collier. “We need to optimize the system.” To that end, researchers seeded plots in Edmonton, Lethbridge, Swift Current, and Fort St. John based on “trigger temperatures” — 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10 C — rather than seeding by date. They monitored soil temperatures at the same time every day, and once the soil hit the trigger for the first time, the plot was seeded. “Our goal with soil temperature triggers is to standardize the conditions when we’re seeding,” said Collier. “Though the time is going to be different every single year, hopefully the conditions will be the same.” They were surprised how early they got into the fields. “In Lethbridge in 2015, our first seeding date was March 6.

Some producers may be able to seed their wheat as early as mid-February, but there’s still work to be done, says researcher Graham Collier, seen here in test plots seeded ‘ultra early.’ PHOTO: Supplied

“We can go and seed early, but that’s not a huge help unless we know what the heck we need to do to be successful,” said Collier, cautioning the results from this research are very preliminary. “We have our proof of concept done. But what we want to build is seeding rate and depth recommendations, weed management strategies, nitrogen source and timing recommendations, and a selection tool so we can start using current varieties in this system. “Hopefully there’s something to this and we can come up with a recommendation strategy from it.” Collier expects that a full management package should be available by 2020, and in the meantime, farmers can begin planning for the day when they’re seeding their wheat on a frosty February morning. “You’d probably be pretty nervous going out and seeding on Feb. 16 — I’m not going to suggest that anyone go out and do that at this point,” said Collier. “And I’m definitely not going to suggest that everyone should put all their wheat production in, in the first week of March. “But if you start picking fields on your farm that are conducive to getting in early, you can start to try it in the near future.”

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Trying to grow malt can make you cry in your beer There’s way more money in malt than feed, but just 20 per cent of growers capture 80 per cent of malt sales BY JENNIFER BLAIR Staff / Red Deer

evin Sich thinks malt barley could give canola a run for its money any day of the week — even if market share doesn’t reflect that. “Malt barley is probably one of your most profitable crops. Return on investment is probably very strong,” said Sich, Rahr Malting’s grain department manager. “But if malt barley is that profitable, why isn’t there 20 million acres of it grown like there is for canola?” The answer is pretty straightforward: “It’s a speciality crop with limited market access.” “You’ll hear it in the coffee shop — ‘I had great malt barley, but I couldn’t find a market. I’ve got bins full of it. I’m going to have to sell it for the cows,’” Sich said at the Cereals Innovation Symposium last month. But that doesn’t tell the whole story. About 80 per cent of the malt sold comes from about 20 per cent of barley growers in Western Canada, he said. “If you’re one of the guys right now who’s in that 20 per cent, you’ve got it figured out. It’s the

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other 80 per cent of the barley growers fighting for 20 per cent of the market.” And that fight is a tough one. Prairie farmers harvest about seven million tonnes of barley every year, and roughly 60 per cent of the seeded acres go to malt varieties. That means a lot of hopes of cashing in on higher malt prices get dashed.

And even on the feed side, things are getting tougher because the export market is getting more competitive. The two big customers are Saudi Arabia (about 10 million tonnes of feed annually) and China (about 7.3 million tonnes of both feed and malt). “Canada is trading into both, but a lot of the feed markets are now being serviced by the

Black Sea region,” said Sich. “If you grow malt and end up with feed, your export opportunities are limited.” But what about the craft beer craze? Isn’t that pumping up demand for malt? Sorry, but not really, said Sich. “Fo r e v e r y 1 2 - p a c k y o u drink of your local craft suds, it means you’re probably not buying a 12-pack of the big-box store beer. You’re seeing a net gain in malt usage, but not as much as everybody thought.”

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So is there a way to get into that elite 20 per cent who capture the lion’s share of malt sales? Yes and no, said Sich. First, you have to be in the right place. “Malt barley is like real estate — it’s all about location, location, location,” he said. “If you’re a barley grower an hour from the plant…, you should probably be growing malt barley, compared to somebody five hours away. “If I can buy the barley from my guy an hour away at $200 a tonne, and I have to pay $220 farther out, it’s business.” After that though, what you do on the farm makes a difference. Start by picking the right variety. “When you go out into the field in the spring with a seed drill full of barley, you have a 50-50 chance of getting malt barley at that point,” said Sich. “But if you don’t start out with the right variety for the market you’re going after, you’ve already swung the odds toward the house by 80 per cent. You’ve got to start out with the right variety.” AC Metcalfe has been the top choice but what Sich described as its “slow demise” began last year. Copeland is an established a l t e r n a t i v e t h a t’s g a i n i n g ground and AAC Synergy is also gaining ground. “AAC Synergy seems to have a nice blend for the craft industry,” said Sich.

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I t ’s a t r i c k y e q u a t i o n , said Breanne Tidemann, a re s e a rc h e r a t A g r i c u l t u re Canada’s Lacombe, Alta. station who recently co-authored a paper on how nitrogen (and preceding crops) affects protein levels. Many would-be malt growers have a “nitrogen conflict,” she said. “A producer’s goal is to increase yield so they can make more money, and nitrogen tends to be a surefire way to increase that yield,” said Tidemann. “But nitrogen also increases protein, which lowers your chance of making malt quality and, in turn, lowers your price premium. There’s a bit of a catch-22 around the use of nitrogen.” How much nitrogen is too much? In federal trials across the Prairies, researchers applied four different nitrogen rates (from zero to 100 kilograms per hectare) to five different varieties — AC Metcalfe, AAC Synergy, CDC Kindersley, ABI Voyager, and Cerveza. The goal was to see which rates pushed protein levels over the 12.5 per cent threshold typically recommended for malt. Not surprisingly, more nitrogen boosted yields. “Metcalfe was our lowestyielding variety across all of our nitrogen rates. Our highestyielding variety was AC Synergy regardless of nitrogen rate, followed by Voyager and Cerveza.” And protein content? “In this study, we were able to stay below that 12.5 per cent threshold with Synergy and with Voyager, even at our highest nitrogen rate,” said Tidemann. “Voyager had the lowest protein of our varieties. But Synergy stayed fairly low as well, with Kindersley and Metcalfe within the higher protein levels.” She cautioned that these results were averaged across all site years, and in some years, even Synergy and Voyager went over the 12.5 per cent mark. “We’re not guaranteeing that you can put on 100 kilograms per hectare of nitrogen and you’ll be below the 12.5 per cent threshold. But some of these newer varieties — like Synergy and Voyager — will allow for higher nitrogen applications, with an increase in yield, while maintaining acceptable protein levels.” jennifer.blair@fbcpublishing.com

The Manitoba Co-operator | February 8, 2018

Pork exports key in 2018 as U.S. slaughter ramps up Higher exports are keeping higher pork supplies from weighing in on the market BY DAVE SIMS CNS Canada

anadian pork producers should see higher returns for their product in the spring of 2018, but whether those prices last may determine how successful Canada is at tapping new markets. According to USDA supply estimates, weekly U.S. hog slaughter numbers over the past two months have averaged 2.369 million head, up 3.2 per cent from the same time last year. That increase is expected to continue as two new massive operations in Michigan and Iowa started operations last fall. “ That increased hog slaughter has helped ease the higher hog supply,” said Brad Marceniuk, a livestock economist with the Saskatchewan government. Normally, higher volumes of a product bring lower prices but strong U.S. exports, and by extension Canada, have helped keep prices strong. Marceniuk says new export markets will be sorely needed as the slaughter capacity in the U.S. rises. “We won’t eat more (pork) in North America necessarily but we’re going to have to export more,” he said. He adds China, Mexico and

Japan are three of Canada’s largest customers apart from the U.S. and additional markets are being looked at. That’s why stakeholders in the Canadian pork industry are monitoring negotiations over the future of the North American Free Trade Agreement very closely. “We do send over five million hogs there annually,” he explained, adding roughly a third of Canadian pork is shipped there as well. Feed costs are another factor pressuring the Canadian market. Marceniuk points out that the price of corn in the U.S. has stayed roughly the same since last year. However, when you look at Canadian barley prices they are higher. “So that would be a feed negative for Western Canada,” he said. Looking at the futures market on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, he says the industry expects to see stronger pork prices in the coming months. He expects cash prices in Canada to be at the $170- to $180-per-100-kg range by the spring and summer. However, he stresses Canada will be competing with the U.S. for new export markets in 2018, so it will have to come up with additional outlets waiting to take their product for prices to retain their strength.

Do-good meat: are investors only after their pound of flesh? Are those promoting meat alternatives just talking up their own investments or are they truly altruists? BY LEE MANNION Thomson Reuters Foundation

hat do Bill Gates, Richard Branson and Leonardo DiCaprio all have in common? Aside from vast wealth and fame, all three are backing “altmeat” — a fake meat they say has all the taste but none of the climate problems that come with traditional cattle farming. “If you’re able to create a product that tastes, smells, feels, looks and costs the same as ground beef, yet is made from plant-based materials, it’s a very large market,” said venture capitalist Samir Kaul. Kaul is a partner at Khosla Ventures, which along with Microsoft founder Gates, has invested millions of dollars in Impossible Foods, which produces the Impossible Burger. Impossible because it is not meat, but part of a growing market in products that — unlike bean or Quorn burgers — simulate meat rather than just replace it with a veggie option. The meat substitutes market will be worth nearly US$6 billion by 2022, according to research firm Markets and Markets. But industry analysts are cautious about the potential. The United States is a nation of meat eaters — 98 per cent eat it at least once a week, according to Darren Seifer, a food consumption analyst for market research group NPD. “For success in the food industry you have to be patient. What we eat and drink is culturally based and very habitual. It might take as long as a decade to see if there is any moving the needle,” Seifer told the Thomson Reuters Foundation.

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Pork exports are going to have to increase for markets to keep up with expanding supply. PHOTO: TEXAS A&M

Actor DiCaprio has previously invested in tea that provides an income to Indigenous Amazonian families and in a farmed fish company, citing overfishing and collapsing marine ecosystems. Gates also has previously invested with the environment in mind; he put money into Breakthrough Energy Ventures, a US$1-billion-plus fund to finance emerging energy research to reduce global green-

Sir Richard Branson, seen here at a Vancouver book promotion event, says environmental concerns prompted his investment in a meat-alternative company. PHOTO: CREATIVE COMMONS/SHINSUKE IKEGAME

“What we eat and drink is culturally based and very habitual. It might take as long as a decade to see if there is any moving the needle.” Darren Seifer NPD

house gas emissions to near zero. There are a handful of international companies like Impossible producing meat that does not involve animals being killed, deforestation or significant production of greenhouse gases. Impossible says its burger creates 87 per cent less greenhouse gas emissions than a meat equivalent. About 80 per cent of all agricultural land is dedicated to grazing or growing feed for animals, the United Nations says. The livestock industry consumes 10 per cent of the world’s fresh water, while generating methane and other planet-warming emissions, and causing large-scale deforestation. In December, Beyond Meat, whose products look like meat but are made of plants, announced it had received investment of US$55 million from two investors with decidedly meaty credentials. Tyson Foods, which produces a fifth of all animals eaten in the United States, was one; the other was Cleveland Avenue, a venture capital firm run by the former McDonald’s Corp. CEO Don Thompson. “There are many issues that impact upon climate change, but few as negatively as livestock,” Sir Richard Branson wrote in a blog post explaining why he had put his money into Memphis Meats, which is growing meat from animal cells in laboratories. In the same blog, the Virgin boss revealed he had given up beef because of rainforest degradation. Gates too has expressed concern for the environment in a blog post entitled: ‘Is there enough meat for everyone?’ “How can we make enough meat without destroying the planet? — One solution would be to ask the biggest carnivores (Americans and others) to cut back, by as much as half,” he wrote.

Meats says its meatless burger is indistinguishable from a meat-based product, making it a formidable competitor to the animal protein industry. PHOTO: MEMPHIS MEATS

Meaty investment The two biggest players that have gone to market in the United States — Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods — have now seen investment of more than US$300 million. However, some people are not convinced the environment is their motivation. “Venture capitalists have pinpointed a growth area and the only thing they are looking for is a return,” Simeon Van der Molen of Moving Mountains, a plantbased burger company based in Britain, told the Thomson Reuters Foundation. A vegan, who has sold ecofriendly cleaning products for 17 years, he will launch his own plant-based burger next month, effectively going into competition with the venture capitalists. “For me, venture capitalists are only after their pound of flesh,” he said. He is aiming to keep the company independent. While motives might be questioned, there is no disagreement over the growing interest. Market research company Mintel saw a 257 per cent rise in new products labelled as vegan friendly between 2011 and 2016. In less than a year, the Impossible Burger (made of wheat, coconut and potato) has gone from being available in 11 restaurants to 500 in the United States. That’s still a tiny fraction of the current market — nine billion servings of burgers were ordered at restaurants and food outlets in 2014, according to U.S. market research group NPD. Beyond Meat, which makes chicken and sausages as well as burgers from pea protein, sells into 19,000 U.S. stores. Van der Molen says his target consumers will be flexitarians — people who eat meatless meals once a week or more. “There are 500,000 vegans in the U.K. and 22 million flexitarians. What we want to do is get carnivores to make that conversion,” Van der Molen said.

The Manitoba Co-operator | February 8, 2018

At least two killed in potato farmer protests in Peru Growers seek action on a pledge to buy up surplus potatoes LIMA/REUTERS

t least two people have been killed in clashes at protests by potato farmers across the Peruvian Andes, police said on Feb. 1, as demonstrators demanded the government make good on promises to buy excess potatoes after a sharp price drop. Thousands of farmers took part in the protests Jan. 31 and Feb. 1, with many blocking highways to demand help in coping with market prices well below the cost of production,

said David Lazo, leader of a potato-farming association. TV images showed police firing tear gas at crowds and roads covered with boulders, tires and tree trunks. Clashes erupted when a group of protesters tried to occupy a state-owned hydroelectric dam in southern Peru on Jan. 31, said Manuel Boluarte, a spokesman for the Interior Ministry. The unrest unfolded as President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski struggles to shore up support for his centre-right government.

Similar protests by potato farmers ended three weeks ago when Kuczynski’s cabinet announced a deal for five regional governments to spend up to 1.5 million soles (C$575,000) each on buying surplus potatoes. Lazo, who is part of negotiations between farmers and the government, said the Finance Ministry had not transferred funds to regional authorities to start the purchases, prompting the protests. The Agriculture Ministry did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

Before becoming a global staple, potatoes were first domesticated thousands of years ago in the Andes in what is now Peru and Bolivia. Lazo said imports of precooked potatoes from Europe and a crackdown in Bolivia on unregulated shipments of Peruvian potatoes had saturated local markets. Potato farmers now want 10 million soles to be spent in each region to reduce e xc e s s s u p p l i e s, a n d a re pressing the government to hike tariffs on potato products, Lazo said.

“In other countries, governments protect their farmers, but not in Peru,” said Lazo. Kuczynski’s government has said that surplus potatoes were due to poor planning and simultaneous harvests in different regions this season because of unusual weather. The Interior Ministry said public prosecutors would investigate the deaths of two men in this week’s protests. Lazo said a third person died on Feb. 1 after being run over by a truck swerving in a road protest.

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Folk art reveals a lesser known side of Mennonite life, says Manitoba artist Artist Margruite Krahn says vivid designs are a reminder of the value of bringing more colour into our lives BY LORRAINE STEVENSON Co-operator staff / Neubergthal

ike most Mennonites, Margruite Krahn knew women on southern Manitoba farms once handpainted their homes with lively and colourful designs. B u t i t w a s n’t u n t i l t h e Neubergthal artist became involved with a local housebarn preservation that she began to truly see these floors for herself. That was several years ago, while serving as chair of t h e Ne u b e rg t h a l He r i t a g e Foundation and working with others on the restoration of the village’s Friesen Housebarn Interpretive Centre. They’d begun to strip off old carpet and layers of linoleum and underneath found floors painted oxide yellow and grey and emblazoned with floral and geometric designs. The painted floors astonished Krahn. They had a story to tell about Mennonite life and culture she’d been largely unaware of. Here was Mennonite folk art much like that of the Polish and Ukrainians, she said. Evidently, Mennonites had a far more colourful side than most thought. Vibrant-coloured aprons and quilts were other signs of it. “ We t h i n k o f t h e b l a c k clothes... that was Sunday only,” said Krahn. “I realized I didn’t know a lot about my history,” she adds. Her fascination with the hand-painted floors has also led to a long exploration of floor designs and how each was chosen and created. She and her husband Paul have, since 2002, been restoring The Herdsman’s House, a Neubergthal property built in 1890 where she’s reproduced hand-painted floor patterns in it. She’s also visited housebarns in other villages in southern Manitoba documenting floor patterns found there. For the most part, floor painting was done by women and it was a form of interior decoration that lasted from the earliest settlements of the 1870s right through to the 1940s, explains Krahn. (After that time many of these floors were covered over by linoleum.) Earliest designs were flowers, laid in precise rows using the floor boards to guide their placement. Later geometric designs were inspired by the early linoleum patterns. This was folk art created using everyday items from around the farm, from ropes and twisted rags, even corncobs and other vegetables, said Krahn. And it was art created as a winter pastime, when these women had more time to take

Margruite Krahn, holding a copy of Resurfacing a field journal containing samples of floor designs, is a well-known Manitoba artist who lives in Neubergthal in southern Manitoba. The village is a national heritage site and was founded in 1876 by Mennonites who came from Prussia. PHOTO: LORRAINE STEVENSON

“Winter was a time to brighten up their place, and to focus on craft, whether it was sewing or painting or quilting,” she said. “I can only imagine that for some women they loved this time of the year.”

up creative expression with less to do outside. “Winter was a time to brighten up their place, and to focus on craft, whether it was sewing or painting or quilting,” she said. “I can only imagine that for some women they loved this time of the year.” Primarily kitchen and living room floors were painted. The practice didn’t entirely disappear even as linoleum took its place. People have since told Krahn

The colourful floors of the Herdsman’s House in Neubergthal reveal a hidden — and bright and cheerful — piece of Mennonite history. PHOTO: MARGRUITE KRAHN

they recall grandmothers still painting floors even in the 1960s. “It would have been in basements,” she said. “People tell stories of their grandmothers painting the concrete floors in bungalows on farms.” Krahn’s study of floor patterns

also led to eventually create some of them herself. Last month she launched Resurfacing: Mennonite Floor Patterns – A Field Journal. The slim volume doesn’t contain historic information nor tell the stories of painted floors. That’s for a future book

now in the works, said Krahn. Rather it’s a journal, containing blank pages for putting down one’s own artistic aspirations but also with sample images of original floor designs she found in housebarns in Neubergthal, Neuhorst, Gr unthal and Sommerfeld. Krahn has recreated those designs herself on floor cloths of cotton canvas using latex paint, polyurethane and epoxyfortifed enamel. It’s art you can hang on your wall — but it really belongs on the floor, she said. And these floor cloths are extremely durable, adds the artist. “You shouldn’t be afraid to walk on it,” she said. These floor patterns remind us of something else we shouldn’t fear, she said. We should stay curious and creative, and never be afraid to express both, said Krahn. “Don’t paint your whole house beige and think that painting the door burgundy is daring,” she said. “We need to live colourful lives.” lorraine@fbcpublishing.com

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Prairie fare Diet can give your immune system the advantage You have several ways to help your immune system resist colds and flu this season BY JULIE GARDEN-ROBINSON NDSU Extension Service

ecently, I was on six flights during the course of five days, with about 250 people per flight. Every flight had several people who were sneezing or coughing. So, I was exposed to at least 1,500 people all nestled in a pressurized tube, breathing the same recycled air. Now I wait to see if my immune system was able to fight germs efficiently during this cold and flu season. On one flight, my neighbour was coughing and sneezing on me, in between snoring loudly. You can hold your breath only so long. I wedged myself up to the plane’s window. I had no exit, and I never have used a parachute, anyway. I felt as though I was on one of those TV commercials surrounded by green fog emitted by sick people. Most of us have heard the reports about this year’s flu season that has resulted in numerous deaths. According to medical experts, people with the flu can spread the virus droplets six feet away through coughing and sneezing. The droplets can land in our noses or mouths, or be inhaled into our lungs. You can spread illness a day before you have symptoms and about a week after you become sick. Sometimes people are infected and they don’t have the flu symptoms. Now that I am home, I am waiting to see if my immune system was wearing its boxing gloves and fighting germs. I had a flu shot and now it was being tested. Having a cold is different from having the flu. People with the flu may have a fever (often with chills), cough, sore throat, runny nose, body aches, headache and fatigue. Children with the flu also might have vomiting and diarrhea. For some people, especially adults 65 and older, pregnant women and children under the age of five, getting the flu can be life threatening. People with diabetes, kidney disorders, lung diseases, asthma and several other chronic diseases also are at high risk for

Seasonal illness can be impossible to avoid and close quarters, like on an airliner, makes a bad situation even worse. PHOTO: THINKSTOCK

serious consequences. Pneumonia, bronchitis and sinus or ear infections might follow a bout with the flu. No one enjoys feeling under the weather, so what can you do to help prevent colds and the flu? Try these tips to help your immune system resist colds and flu: • Have a flu shot every year. • Be sure to wash your hands regularly. Lather up for at least 20 seconds. Consider using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer when a sink is not nearby. The sanitizer should contain at least 60 per cent alcohol. You can use a hand sanitizer if handwashing facilities are not readily available, but be sure to use enough hand sanitizer and rub your hands until the alcohol evaporates. • Stay home when you are sick to help prevent others from being exposed. Create a “sick room” in your house, and be sure to practise good hygiene, and wash dishware/ glasses with hot, soapy water. •B e sure to cover your coughs and sneezes. Use a tissue to “catch your sneeze” or you can sneeze or cough into your elbow

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Some research indicates that warm, steaming broth may help clear congestion, and the protein and veggies in chicken soup may help your body repair itself. PHOTO: ARCAION/PIXABAY

instead of your hands. Toss the tissue so others do not have to dispose of it for you, and then wash your hands as a precaution. • Avoid close contact with people who are ill. • Stay home for at least 24 hours after a fever is gone. • Stay well nourished every day with a varied, nutritious diet. • G et regular physical activity. Aim for 30 minutes per day on most days of the week. • Get enough sleep. • C h e c k o u t t h e i m m u n e s y s t e m resources at https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/ nourishyourbody. Try some chicken soup. Some research has shown that warm, steaming broth may help clear congestion, and a mix of protein and vegetables in chicken soup may help your body repair itself. This homemade chicken soup recipe is courtesy of the “Spend Smart Eat Smart” program from Iowa State University Extension. According to its analysis, a serving costs just 60 cents and is lower in sodium than commercial canned soups.

Place chicken and water in a stockpot. Bring water to a simmer (slow boil). Cook for 10 to 15 minutes, until chicken reaches 165 F. Clean and chop vegetables while chicken is cooking. Take the chicken out of water with tongs or fork, then cool in refrigerator about five or 10 minutes. Add vegetables and parsley, Italian seasoning, pepper and salt to the pot of hot water. Remove bones and skin from chicken and discard when it is cool enough to handle. Cut meat into bite-sized pieces and add to the pot of hot water. Bring to a boil. Add noodles when water is boiling. Cook according to package directions. Makes six servings. Each serving has 280 calories, 4.5 grams (g) fat, 27 g protein, 32 g carbohydrate, 5 g fibre and 350 milligrams sodium. Julie Garden-Robinson is a North Dakota State University Extension Service food and nutrition specialist and professor in the department of health, nutrition and exercise sciences.

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Rossburn family recognized with MSA award Northern Light Simmentals has been dedicated to the breed for many years

Katie’s Cottage —

a home away from home Facility came about because of a young girl’s dream

By Darrell Nesbitt

Freelance contributor

ince 1995, the Manitoba Simmental Association (MSA) has presented the A.O. Henuset Memorial Distinguished Service Award, to persons who have helped establish the Simmental industry in Manitoba. As the 2017 winners, the Carson family of Northern Light Simmentals, located approximately 15 km southwest of Rossburn, exemplify dedication to the Simmental breed through the cattle program and through their involvement in various events throughout the province. The MSA is proud to have Neil, Denise, and children, Cody and Carly-Jo, involved with the association. Growing up at Northern Light Simmentals, owned by his late father Wayne and his mother Joan Carson, Neil can remember his first 4-H beef project being a Simmental heifer, and has continued to raise and promote Simmental cattle since then. His late father made the transition from Shorthorn cattle to Simmental a few years prior to 1980, at which time he joined the Canadian Simmental Association. “After Dad’s passing in 2012, Mom dispersed the herd, although we continued to use the Northern Light name,” said Neil, who has served for many years on the MSA board and was president for 10 of those years. “We focus on raising good, easygoing cattle, that look after themselves, graze longer and stay in good shape. Our cattle are not pampered, as our customers want less maintenance and more profit.” Today, Northern Light Simmentals continues to breed reds, blacks and traditionals, currently selling approximately 50 bulls a year with half consigned to the Premium Beef Bull Sale held in Neepawa, and the other half available by private treaty.

The Carson family (l to r): Cody, Neil, Carly-Jo and Denise. PHOTO: COURTESY CARSON FAMILY

Over the years, cattle have been shown at various events including Ag-Ex, the Royal Winter Fair, both in Brandon, and the Canadian Western Agribition in Regina. Embracing a passion for raising, showing and promoting the Simmental breed, Northern Light Simmentals is a mixed farm operation, raising 200 purebred and 30 commercial cattle while farming approximately 2,000 acres of grain, hay and pasture land. The third generation of Carsons — 15-year-old Cody and his 13-year-old sister Carly-Jo — are extremely involved with the aspiration of being MSA members, behind the farm gate and at various-size shows. Following in the footsteps of his dad and lategrandfather, Cody was recently nominated the vice-president of the Manitoba Young Canadian Simmental Board. Much like the Canadian Simmental Association, the program focuses on education, teamwork, and hands-on experience for young, future cattle people. Darrell Nesbitt writes from Shoal Lake, Manitoba

“At age 13 I was diagnosed with cancer. I spent seven weeks in the hospital. The hospital admissions also consisted of four ICU, two ambulance trips to Winnipeg, four emergency admissions, plus numerous clinic visits to Children’s Cancer Clinic as well as a year-long chemo treatment plan. Being in hospital opened my eyes to the amount of children fighting cancer without family. I wanted to do all I could to make it better for the other children which gave me the idea to start this charity.” — the late Kaitlyn Reimer K a t i e’s C o t t a g e o p e n e d in August 2016, close to the Boundary Trails Hospital in Winkler, based on a dream by the late Kaitlyn Reimer, a young girl who lost her battle to cancer a few years ago. It is designed to provide a home-away-fromhome atmosphere. The mission of Katie’s Cottage is to create and support programs that directly improve the health and well-being of families. Guiding this mission are the core values of: lead with compassion; provide a home away from home with comfort, love and compassion; celebrate the

diversity of our people and our programs — welcome all; and operate with accountability and transparency. While not a medical facility, the cottage strives to provide the utmost love and care. It is available for anyone waiting for their loved one in surgery, dialysis, cancer treatments, or rehab in the hospital, who may want to come for a cup of coffee, a snack, or an overnight stay. The facility includes friendly compassionate staff, clean rooms with small fridge, comfortable surroundings, private washrooms/family room, full kitchen to prepare your own meals, and dining area, complimentary continental breakfast, and wheelchair accessibility throughout the building. It is open seven days a week, and the fee is set at under $50 per night. For more information or to book a room email booking@katiecares.ca or phone 204-312-8445. Donations can be made payable to: Katie Cares Inc., and be sent to Katie Cares, 255 – 13th Street, Winkler, Man. R6W 1S5. Donations can also be made online at www.katiecares.ca. All monies over $20 are a 100 per cent tax deductible donation. Darrell Nesbitt writes from Shoal Lake, Manitoba

Weaving plant stems An interesting project that will create a unique-looking plant By Albert Parsons Freelance contributor

n interesting project for the indoor gardener is to create a plant with a woven stem. This is an ongoing long-term project that could take several years, depending on the plant you choose. The technique basically involves taking three or more plants and beginning when they are small, braiding their stems together to make a single woven or braided stem. The end product is much like a topiary standard with a bare trunk and a “lollipop” of foliage/bloom at the top. There are a couple of fast-growing houseplants that can be used by the less patient gardener: geraniums and lucky bamboo. Slower-growing houseplants, including schefflera, fig, Chinese hibiscus and dracaena are also excellent candidates for this. Outdoors, some shrubs and trees are also suitable such as: ninebark, dogwood, lilac and willow. Whatever plant you choose, remember that it must have relatively pliable stems, be able to withstand pruning, and have a single trunk growth habit — or that can be persuaded to grow in that manner with selective pruning. The first step is to obtain the plants. Three is the usual number unless you want to create an unusually large specimen, but the more trunks the more difficult the process. The plants should be young enough that their lower stems are still pliable. Using the largest plants possible will speed up the process but resist using plants with lower stems not pliable enough to weave without them breaking

or cracking, so that they can create a tight braid. Although the plants you obtain are probably going to be individually potted, you’ll need to plant them together in one container. This process can be challenging, particularly with plants such as hibiscus, ficus and schefflera because the plants will already have substantial root balls. It may be necessary to gently tease the soil out of the roots or even do a bit of root pruning so that the plants can be put close enough together. After planting, the lower leaves should be removed from all of the stems (trunks) that are going to be braided. The braiding process is simple enough if using three plants; simply lay a stem from one side over the other two then do the same thing with the one from the other side and continue to do this, alternating the side you bring the stem from each time. Using four stems, you would follow the same procedure except two of the stems would be treated as one in the braiding process. The stems are braided until you reach the foliage at the tops of the plants. Then stop and tie the top of the braid to hold it in place, using soft garden twine or a piece of pantyhose. A braided plant actually resembles a standard because the foliage/flowers will all be atop a braided trunk. Whether you will trim the tops and by how much will depend greatly on the plants you use. Dracaenas will not take kindly to trimming while ficus and schefflera can be judiciously trimmed. Lucky bamboo can be clipped to make it branch, while geraniums will need to develop fairly long stems if they are to bloom — although they can be pruned to encourage the tops to bush out.

In the indoor garden I have experimented braiding stems with geraniums. Rather than cutting them all back in the fall I left three their full height, trimmed the lower leaves and branches off the stalks and braided them. The lower stalks were not as pliable so the braided stems were not as tightly fused. Using younger plants would provide more pliable stems. Braiding stems is possible in the outdoor garden as well. This, of course, would have to be done in the spring. Possible plants to use would be shrubs that have pliable stems, such as lilac, ninebark, and dogwood. Willow is also easy to work with because you can simply use the stems and stick them in a pot of soil to root. Later in the summer, you can braid the stems when you know they have all rooted, and in the fall plant the whole thing into the soil. An inexpensive way to experiment with this whole procedure is to cut some willow stems about a metre tall from a ditch in early spring, plant them in groups of three in pots and let them root. During the summer, braid them when you think they have rooted and start trimming the tops so they branch out and eventually form globes. Willows are fast growing and you will see results in a single growing season. Whether you experiment first with some plants you already have or whether you purchase proper plants with which to create a specimen with a braided stem, this project is an interesting one and when successful, can produce a lovely standard with an interesting braided trunk. Albert Parsons writes from Minnedosa, Manitoba

The money tree (Pachira aquatic) with a braided trunk. PHOTO: ALBERT PARSONS

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A real-life superhero in action In and out of hospital as a child, Jamie McDonald now gives back to children’s charities By Donna Gamache Freelance contributor

a m i e Mc D o n a l d , a . k . a . “A d v e n t u re m a n ,” m a d e stops in rural Manitoba on his second passage through the province, and just like on his first trip to Canada, he is raising funds for children’s charities. But this time he is driving across the country, not running, and giving motivational presentations and selling his book, Adventureman: Anyone Can Be a Superhero, a b o u t h i s m o n e y- r a i s i n g efforts. Born and raised in England, McDonald spent much of his early life in and out of hospital, and as an adult, decided to give back to the hospitals that had helped him, and to other hospitals that support sick children. He raised money in various ways including longdistance cycling marathons, then decided to raise money in Canada by a cross-country run from east to west. On his first trip across Canada (2013-14) McDonald ran alone (without support crew), a total of about 5,000 miles (over 8,000 km) pushi n g a b a by s t r o l l e r h o l d ing his tent, food and supplies. He began in St. John’s, Newfoundland, finally reaching the Pacific after running across the Rockies in the winter, resulting in a frost-bitten nose and a permanently misshapen foot. The run raised almost $350,000 that McDonald was

Jamie McDonald, a.k.a. Adventureman, urges everyone to find the superhero within themselves.

Jamie McDonald makes a stop and presentation in MacGregor. PHOTOS: DONNA GAMACHE

originally going to use to support the Sick Kids Hospital in Toronto, as well as children’s hospitals in Great Britain. Howe ve r, w h e n h e g o t t o Manitoba, he decided that locally raised funds would go for sick children in each of the provinces he ran through, so the Children’s Hospital of Winnipeg was the recipient at that time. This time, money raised from donations or book

sales of Adventureman will be divided, with 50 per cent going to the children’s hospital in each province he travels through, and 50 per cent to the charity McDonald co-founded, Superhero Foundation. L a s t m o n t h , Mc D o n a l d made stops and presentations in Winnipeg, MacGregor, Alexander, Brandon, Virden and Elkhorn, combining a motivational talk and video with his book sales. All pro-

ceeds go towards the children’s charities. Following this tour he plans a 5,000- to 6,000-mile (8,000to 9,500-km) marathon from Cape Alava, Washington down to Los Angeles, heading east across southern U.S., and up to Maine. Once again he will run without a support crew, continuing to raise money for sick children Fo r f u r t h e r i n f o r m a t i o n about Jamie McDonald, or for

Born and raised in England, McDonald spent much of his early life in and out of hospital, and as an adult, decided to give back to the hospitals that had helped him, and to other hospitals that support sick children.

information on how to support his cause or to buy his book, go to: https://www. jamiemcdonald.org/. Donna Gamache writes from MacGregor, Manitoba

This Old Elevator

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

Altamont, in the RM of Lorne, was served by three elevators when this photo was taken in 1962. The right one was the oldest, built in 1905 by Ogilvie Flour Mills and sold to United Grain Growers in 1960. It was sold and torn down in 1967. The UGG elevator beside it dated from 1925, replacing an earlier elevator built in the early 20th century by the Dominion Elevator Company. Closed in 1993, it was demolished the following year. The left-most elevator, near the railway station, was constructed in 1932 by Federal Grain. Sold to Manitoba Pool in 1989, it was demolished sometime between 1995 and 1997. A monument in town commemorates the elevators and the men who operated them through the years. Source: University of Manitoba Archives & Special Collections

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Preparing for the end of the soybean honeymoon Growers need to be on guard for the arrival of pests and diseases that have affected soybeans in the U.S. and Ontario By Jennifer BarBer

n 2017, soybean acres in Manitoba exceeded that of red spring wheat, with more than 2.3 million acres seeded to the crop. That’s almost a 40 per cent increase over the previous record-setting season. When you consider that there are only 9.5 million acres of cropland in the province, the growth of the crop becomes even more impressive. There are many reasons growers are flocking to soybeans, and many have to do with how few threats there are to the crop’s success — so far. “Soybeans are a fairly userfriendly crop — you put treated seed in the ground, spray for weeds a couple of times and wait for fall to harvest,” says Nathan Klassen, SeedGrowth Specialist with Bayer Canada. “When we first started growing soybeans in Manitoba we had a number of wet seasons in a row, and guys were looking for a crop that could actually manage the wet weather really well, soybeans were that crop. Ten years later we have early, mid and late-maturing varieties, we have better disease resistance along with great support from seed genetics, so farmers just really like growing the crop.” Soybeans love long, warm summers and have traditionally been best suited to Ontario and Quebec. Improvements in shortseason varieties have permitted the crop to spread into Western Canada. In 2011, 95 per cent of soybeans in Manitoba were seeded in the Red River Valley, and improved varieties have allowed the crop to move north and to the western areas of the province. In addition, Manitoba hasn’t had an early, killing frost

in more than seven years, which is also encouraging growers to adopt the crop. While there are many different types of inoculum throughout the soils of Manitoba which cause issues in a variety of crops, so far soybeans have had few serious issues with disease. It can be fairly easily managed, making the cost of growing the crop lower than some other options. But growers are learning that this situation is unlikely to last forever if tight soybean rotations continue.

“Diseases are always adapting to keep us on our toes and that pressure is only going to increase — that we know. We need to be proactive to get one step ahead of disease management where we can.” NathaN KlasseN, Bayer SeedGrowth Canada

Rotate crops and varieties “We are still in the honeymoon phase when it comes to crop management and soybeans, but eventually that will come to an end,” says Cassandra Tkachuk, a production specialist with the Manitoba Pulse and Soybean Growers. “Soybeans are a terrific crop because they fix their own nitrogen and require less nitrogen fertilizer. They also have been shown to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Weed control with glyphosate is very effective. But we need to be very careful with

This shows soybean roots with smaller soybean cyst nematode (SCN) cysts (red arrows) and larger nitrogen nodules (blue arrows). PhoTo: UnIversITy oF neBraska

our crop and product rotation if we want to keep it as an easy crop to grow.” Soy disease surveys show fusarium, rhizoctonia and pythium are all root rots which affect Manitoba’s soybean crop. Phytophthora root rot is also common, and is unique in that it can affect the crop throughout the season. Signs of the disease generally don’t appear until the crop has been exposed to stress. “The best defence against phytophthora is variety selection,” says Klassen. “There have been four main races of phytophthora identified in Manitoba to date, races 4,25,28 and 3. When selecting varieties this is a starting point to make sure the genetics you plan to grow have resistance genes built into the variety that control those races. If you start to see signs of the disease, try a variety that has a different race resistance package, there is no one size fits all; farmers will have to find the best fit for their farm.” Other seedling diseases such as fusarium, rhyzoctonia and pythium can cause stunted growth, poor emergence or damping off. While roots can be examined to help determine the difference between these diseases, the pathogens can only be confirmed through laboratory testing. Once you have determined you have this disease in your crop, this can help with management decisions in the subsequent growing season. Tkachuk says that growers need to gain a better understanding of what’s in their field before choosing resistant varieties and can look to variety guides for details. While rotation will reduce the inoculum in the soil and variety selection can help protect your seed from day one, Klassen says that seed treatments will help battle disease pressure in the crop. “EverGol Energy is a wide-spectrum fungicide seed treatment that covers the common diseases in a Manitoba soybean crop,” he says. “An insecticide like Stress Shield can be added to helps with pest pressure from insects such as wireworms, which tend to impact growers in the lighter soil bands.” Manitoba Pulse and Soybean Growers has developed a soybean seed treatment risk assessment to help farmers and agronomists identify where seed treatments can be most helpful by detailing the factors that can have an influence on fungal pathogens and insect populaT:10.25” (20’ 6”) tions. The guide, which is avail-

There have been four main races of phytophthora identified in Manitoba to date. Variety selection is the best defence against the disease. PhoTo: J. MorrIson, UnIversITy oF MInnesoTa

able under ‘production resources’ on the MPGA website, helps growers make seed treatment decisions as part of an integrated pest management approach.

SCN moves on soil The approach of other soybean disease is keeping Manitoba soybean growers on their toes. Soybean cyst nematode (SCN) is currently the greatest threat to soybean crops in Ontario and some regions in Quebec, as well in North Dakota and Minnesota. Each year annual field surveys are conducted in Manitoba and so far, there have been no confirmed cases in the province. That’s a good thing, because once it is in a field it is impossible to eradicate. “We are definitely worried about it in this province, and the more soybeans we grow the more likely we are to find it,” says Tkachuk. “We can only manage its arrival to a certain degree, because it travels very easily on soil or through floodwaters. It is so prevalent in the northern U.S. right now that if we have one of our spring flooding events, which are not uncommon in this province, it will likely be here.” Tkachuk says crop rotation is the number one defence against the disease at this point in order to minimize the presence of a host crop for the disease to spread through. She says that soybean growers are already looking to warmer climates which have experience with the disease for assistance in developing management practices. She points to Brazil, which is using cover crops to help manage the disease. “We know it spreads on the soil, but does not move much once it is in place, so once we identify it, it will be critical to choose management practices that keep it

isolated if possible,” says Klassen. “We are taking a wait-and-see approach to this disease but at the same time we need to be prepared by learning as much as we can about managing it.” Sudden death syndrome (SDS) can also have a big impact on yield, and rates of SDS have been steadily increasing in Ontario. As the disease spreads through the soil, management of soil movement is critical to slow the progression of the disease into the province. Growers transporting equipment from the U.S. or Ontario need to keep their equipment clean to minimize risk of importing SDScontaminated soil. “The Manitoba Pulse and Soybean Growers and Manitoba Agriculture work closely with the University of Manitoba to identify the disease as soon as it hits our borders,” says Tkachuk. “We are surveying in areas where the disease is more likely to take off so we can identify it sooner rather than later and begin to isolate it to slow its spread.” Seed treatments will help to suppress the levels of the disease but are not a silver bullet and need to be used as part of an integrated pest management system. Nematicides like ILeVO will help control the damage from SCN and protect against SDS. “Soybeans won’t stay in the honeymoon phase in this province forever, and at some point growers know it will take more management,” says Klassen. “Diseases are always adapting to keep us on our toes and that pressure is only going to increase — that we know. We need to be proactive to stay one step ahead of disease management where we can.”

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China fires trade warning shot Beijing targets Trump’s core farm base in looming trade spat

“They believe that if they ratchet up the heat in key red states where there’s a large agricultural community that’s voted for Donald Trump that it will somehow change the situation.”

BY DOMINIQUE PATTON AND MICHAEL MARTINA Reuters

hina has indicated farmers in states that voted for U.S. President Donald Trump may be Beijing’s top retaliatory target in the event of a trade war. On Feb. 4, the Ministry of Commerce launched an antidumping and anti-subsidy investigation, potentially leading to hefty tariffs on imports of sorghum, used in livestock feed and the fiery Chinese liquor baijiu. It comes less than two weeks after Trump slapped steep tariffs on imports of solar panels and washing machines and two months after Washington’s decision to investigate Chinese aluminum alloy sheet, the first U.S.-initiated anti-subsidy and anti-dumping probe in decades. Those moves had rekindled concerns among global policymakers and markets of a U.S.China trade war. The United States accounts for more than 90 per cent of total sorghum arrivals in China. U.S. imports were worth just over US$1 billion last year. The Commerce Ministry said it had initiated the investigation because the local industry included a large number of small growers who were unable to prepare the necessary documentation. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said the issue was an “individual, normal trade remedy investigation case.” Deploying the rarely used tactic of self-initiating, rather than responding to complaints from farmers, suggests the probe

Paul Burke U.S. Soybean Export Council

Baijiu, or Chinese white hard alcohol, seen here in ceramic jars at a market in Haikou, Hainan, is a big user of U.S. sorghum. PHOTO: CREATIVE COMMONS/ANNA FRODESIAK

had been in the works for some time, and was viewed by trade experts as retaliation for recent U.S. actions against China. China has used other niche farm products such as distillers dried grains to hurt the United States in recent years. But taking aim at sorghum at a time when the global grain market is in surplus and growers around the world are scrambling to find homes for their products hits at Trump’s core political base while avoiding damaging supplies of a product critical at home. Texas and Kansas, major

Republican strongholds or “red states,” produce most of the U.S. sorghum crop. “They believe that if they ratchet up the heat in key red states where there’s a large agricultural community that’s voted for Donald Trump that it will somehow change the situation,” said Paul Burke, Asia director at U.S. Soybean Export Council. While many sorghum traders in China were surprised by the news, they said they would likely switch to buying from the nation’s ample supplies of locally grown corn instead. China’s state reserve is big

enough to feed the country for a year.

Political resonance Business executives had expected Beijing to target commodities, a major U.S. export to China, in any response to the escalating trade dispute. Last week Lester Ross, chairman of the policy committee at the American Chamber of Commerce in China, told reporters that China would take aim at sectors with “political resonance in the United States,” such as commodities and aircraft.

With Trump threatening further action on steel and aluminum imports from China as well as alleged Chinese intellectual property rights abuses, the conflict could escalate further. Many Chinese experts think politicians in Washington are not prepared to pay the heavy economic and political price needed to upset trade dynamics between the world’s two largest economies, including a large Chinese trade in goods surplus. But some business executives warn that invoking a Cold Warera trade law to impose tariffs on steel and aluminum could trigger a trade war, which could expand to other more critical commodities, such as soybeans, the United States’ biggest agricultural export by value worth more than US$12 billion last year. C h i n a’s C o m m e r c e a n d Agriculture ministries told a delegation of U.S. soy growers last September that soybeans were being considered as a target for retaliatory action, Burke said. “We’re watching the situation very closely,” he told Reuters Feb. 5.

China seeks to rejuvenate countryside with 2018 rural policy

The official document for the first time includes ambitious long-term goals, including closing the income gap with urban China BY DOMINIQUE PATTON Reuters

hina wants to modernize its farm sector by 2035 to boost rural incomes and living standards, according to a government policy statement that comes amid growing concern about a widening wealth gap and slowing economy. The document outlines a National Strategic Plan for Rural Vitalization from 2018 to 2022, according to a statement from a press conference on the plan Feb. 5. State news agency Xinhua earlier published the new policy statement outlining the plan by China’s State Council and the Central Committee of the Communist Party Feb. 4. The plan’s objectives and tasks will be worked out by 2020, specifying priorities and

steps for different regions, the statement said. The document called for significant progress in rural rejuvenation by 2020, agricultural modernization by 2035 and a “strong agriculture sector and full realization of farmers’ wealth” by 2050. China has the largest agriculture sector in the world and hundreds of millions of people work as farmers but productivity is low because of high labour costs and the small size of the farms. The new plan aims to close the gap between urban and rural areas, eliminate poverty and improve governance in the countryside, Han Jun, the director of the Office of the Central Rural Work Leading Group, China’s top rural policy-maker, said at a press conference. Local and provincial officials will be held accountable for realizing the strategy, he added.

“Implementing the revitalization strategy will be an important yardstick to promote relevant officials.” Han Jun director, Office of the Central Rural Work Leading Group

“Implementing the revitalization strategy will be an important yardstick to promote relevant officials,” Han said. T h i s y e a r ’s d o c u m e n t included long-term targets for the first time after previous statements addressed agriculture market reforms and changes in pricing policy. China has tried to modernize its farm sector recently to

make it more efficient and better able to supply the changing tastes of a wealthier, more urban population. It has been overhauling support for grain production, abandoning state stockpiling schemes and cutting support prices for major crops, such as wheat and rice, after years of bumper harvests saddled the government with overflowing reserves. The document reiterated plans to improve state auctions and said the government would continue to hold special sales to speed up consuming the stockpiles. China is also trying to shift the focus to quality rather than quantity by promoting varieties in higher demand, such as highgluten wheat, or corn used to make silage for dairy cows. Those efforts will continue, said the document, which also

called for upgrading of farm machinery, accelerating the development of modern crops and the development of digital agriculture. It also reiterated recent efforts to better protect water and soil, strengthen management of resources and said China will deepen land reforms, allowing for more transfer of land. China is trying to improve financing in rural areas to support modernization. The document said Beijing would guarantee “strategic financial input” into the revitalization, with public finance prioritizing rural areas. At the press conference, Han said that new avenues for rural fundraising were also needed, while revenues from land transfers needed to be channelled back to the countryside. “This policy will help us raise more funds to win the battle against poverty,” said Han.

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TAKEN BY SURPRISE: TPP II hits supply management with no warning When combined with earlier trade deals, 10 per cent of the dairy and poultry will potentially be in foreign hands BY ALEX BINKLEY Co-operator contributor

Dairy, egg and poultry producers are all concerned about the effect the new TPP deal will have on their sector. PHOTO: THINKSTOCK

he supply-managed sector learned the Comprehensive and Progressive TransPacific Partnership (CPTPP), as the updated TPP trade deal is now known, would be proceeding at the same time the rest of the country did. That’s despite regular meetings with cabinet members and government officials to express concerns about provisions in it. The sector is now awaiting the opportunity to explain to Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay how the increased market access the deal and earlier trade agreements provides for dairy and poultry products means that up to 10 per cent of the Canadian market has been turned over to foreign products.

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“It is more important than ever that the government start closing the loopholes and implementing the programs that were previously promised when the TPP was first concluded.” Benoit Fontaine Chicken Farmers of Canada

The dairy and poultry marketing boards also want to see what the government will act on an October 2015 commitment to support the sector if the previous TPP deal, which included the United States, had been agreed to. They’re not opposed to Canada joining the CPTPP because of the potential gains it has for the rest of the agri-food sector. They just want action to minimize the harm they could face, member organizations say. They also worry about what Canada might concede to gain a new NAFTA agreement. The U.S. has called for the phase-out of supply management. “It is more important than ever that the government start closing the loopholes and implementing the programs that were previously promised when the TPP was first concluded,” said Benoit Fontaine, chair of Chicken Farmers of Canada. While some sectors may see the recent CPTPP developments as a positive, it is a sombre day for the 221,000 Canadians who depend on the dairy sector for their livelihood, said Pierre Lampron, president of Dairy Farmers of Canada. There was little incentive for Canada to give away the market access concessions that were agreed to when the United States was still a part of the deal, said Roger Peliserro, chair of Egg Farmers of Canada. “We believe this deal will harm the turkey sector,” said Mark Davies, chair of Turkey Farmers of Canada. “There was no need to maintain the market access levels of the original TPP, which were made in response to demands by the U.S., which is no longer part of the agreement.” International Trade Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne, who met marketing board representatives at WTO meetings just before the CPTPP agreement was announced, says the CPTPP “is the right deal.” Neither he nor other cabinet ministers have addressed the concerns of the marketing boards. “Right now our focus is on the significant outcomes and opportunities that this agreement will bring to Canada, and to the agricultural sector,” he said. “It will give the Canadian agricultural industry preferential access to all CPTPP countries and will provide new market access opportunities for a wide range of Canadian products, including meat, grains, pulses, maple syrup, wines and spirits, seafood and agri-food.” Continued on next page »

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Background information provided by Global Affairs Canada says that in return, Canada will provide permanent CPTPP-wide tariff-rate quotas covering dairy, poultry and egg products. This access will be gradually phased in over a five-year period, followed by a smaller growth of the quota volume until year 13. “This represents a small portion of Canada’s current annual production. Imports beyond these volumes will be subject to Canada’s usual most-favoured-nation (MFN) tariffs of up to 313.5 per cent,” the document reads. Fontaine said Canada should have taken the increased access off the table for the CPTPP “since none of the other partners have provided anything in exchange for this increased access to the Canadian chicken market.” He said the government needs to deliver the support programs and implement the anti-circumvention measures relating to chicken, including mislabelled broiler chicken imported as spent fowl, the addition of sauce to circumvent import quotas and excluding supply-managed products from DRP (duties relief program) to stop the loopholes announced at the conclusion of the original agreement. “Together, the circumventions have resulted in annual losses of more than $139 million in farm cash receipts, 4,456 jobs, $335.3 million to the GDP and $11.9 million in tax revenues,” he said. “Increased access to the Canadian chicken market, especially without gaining something in return, is going to impact jobs from coast to coast. These programs will help lessen the dam-

age being done by the giving away of our market access.” Dairy Farmers’ Lampron said the sector is getting mixed messages from Ottawa. “On t h e o n e h a n d , t h e Canadian government has repeatedly stated that it wants a vibrant, strong, and growing dairy sector that creates jobs and fosters investments; on the other hand, it continues to carve out pieces of our domestic dairy market, first through CETA, and now through the CPTPP,” he said. “The government must understand that in continuing to make these concessions, it is putting the Canadian dairy sector in jeopardy.” Pelissero noted egg producers make a sizable contribution to Canada’s food system, help keep rural communities vibrant and feed urban consumers’ appetite for locally produced food. “The concessions under the CPTPP impact the livelihood of Canada’s more than 1,000 egg farm families,” he said. Egg Farmers of Canada wants the government to expedite work on mitigation measures, Pelissero said. Davies said the CPTPP deal “will increase import access to the Canadian turkey market by 71 per cent, representing $270 million in lost farm cash receipts over the next 19 years, and a farm output loss of at least 4.5 per cent. “Farmers’ livelihoods will be impacted by corresponding farm income losses, without even taking into account downward pressure on farm prices or the market growth Canadian farmers will lose to exporters,” he said. “Total economic activity losses in the order of $111 million per year will occur throughout the value chain.”

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NEW TRACTOR PARTS. Specializing in engine rebuild kits and thousands of other parts. Savings! Service manuals and decals. Steiner Parts Dealer. Our 43rd year! www.diamondfarmtractorparts.com Call 1-800-481-1353. THE WINNIPEG AGRICULTURAL Motor Competitions 1908-1913, by Rick Mannen, 340 pages illustrated, $29.95 + shipping. Contact Haugholm Books 519-522-0248. ADRIAN’S MAGNETO SERVICE. Guaranteed repairs on mags and ignitors. Repairs. Parts. Sales. 204-326-6497. Box 21232, Steinbach, MB. R5G 1S5. OVER 150 brand new Vintage windshields, never installed. 1960s, 70s and 1980s. Some no longer made. Various models. Please ph/text 306-921-7688, Melfort, SK.

McSherry Auction Service Ltd 12 Patterson Dr. Stonewall, MB Estate & Moving Featuring New Jewellery Sat Feb 10th @ 10:00 AM

Estate & Moving Sat Feb 17th @ 10:00 AM

Annual Spring Gun Auction Sat Mar 24th @ 9:30 AM

WANTED: THRESHING MACHINE in working condition. Phone 306-577-9041, Wawota, SK.

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MINNEAPOLIS MOLINE model G, early 50’s, runs good, new carb and muffler, $2200. 306-856-2110, Conquest, SK.

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WANTED: DOZER AND dozer assembly for 1950’s TD6 International. 306-463-7527, Kindersley, SK. WANTED: 1 BOTTOM pull-type plow and 5 or 6’ PT cult., rope controlled, wheel lift, used for 1942 JD Model H, without hyds. or PTO. 780-592-2278, Innisfree, AB. Round up the cash! Advertise your unwanted equipment in the Manitoba Co-operator classifieds.

JIM’S CLASSIC CORNER - We buy or sell your classic/antique automobile or truck. Call 204-997-4636, Winnipeg, MB.

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RARE 1949 CHEVY pickup, deluxe cab, chrome pkg., corner windows, limited production run. 306-338-2715, Wadena, SK.

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1984 CHEVROLET 1/2 TON, 26,000 miles, Arizona truck, very nice, $9000. Call Rick, 306-734-7721, Craik, SK.

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WANTED: 1968 Dodge Coronet or Charger, in any condition. Call 306-536-6693, AGRO WESTERN - AUCTION RESULTS! Sedley, SK. Auction season is just around the corner. Do you want to target Manitoba farmers? Know your equipment values! See our Place your ad in the Manitoba Co-operator. website for one stop auction pricing. Manitoba’s best-read farm publication. www.agrowestern.com

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Livestock .................................5000 - 5792

Antiques Sales & Auctions ....0701 - 0710

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Auction Sales ......................................0900

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D & S CUSTOM BLASTING, offering: Sandblasting, metal repair and painting services. Trailer repair. Tank coatings. Epoxy and enamel paint. Pick-up and delivery options. Call 306-295-7350, Eastend, SK. Email: Service@dscustomblasting.com

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WRECKING TRUCKS: All makes all models. Need parts? Call 306-821-0260 or email: junkman.2010@hotmail.com Wrecking Dodge, Chev, GMC, Ford and others. Lots of 4x4 stuff, 1/2 ton - 3 ton, buses etc. and some cars. We ship by bus, mail, Loomis, Purolator. Lloydminster, SK.

130 MISC. SEMI TRAILERS, flatdecks, lowbeds, dump trailers, jeeps, tankers, etc. Check www.trailerguy.ca for pictures and prices. 306-222-2413, Saskatoon, SK. BEHNKE DROP DECK semi style and pintle hitch sprayer trailers. Air ride, tandem and tridems. Contact SK: 306-398-8000; AB: 403-350-0336.

1981 NEIL’S 61’ double drop flat deck, 2015 VW JETTA TDI (diesel), mint condisnap-off neck, 36’ working deck, $7000; tion, 12,000 km, backup camera, exc. 2008 DOEPKER SUPER B grain trailer, al- 1998 Trailtech tandem 12’ sprayer trailer, mileage, 14 months remaining on VW war- um. rims, lifting axle, valid safety, road $8000. Call 780-221-3980, Leduc, AB. ready! Very good condition, $64,000. ranty, $19,900. 204-343-2002, Roland, MB 204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB. ALLISON TRANSMISSION. Service, Sales 2006 BUICK ALLURE CX, 4 door, 6 cylinand Parts. Exchange or rebuild. Call Allied der, low mileage, 110,000 kms., safetied. Transmissions Calgary, 1-888-232-2203; Call Gwen 204-526-2857, Holland, MB. Spectrum Industrial Automatics Ltd., Blackfalds, AB., call 1-877-321-7732. NORMS SANDBLASTING & PAINT, 40 years body and paint experience. We do 2015 DODGE RAM 3500, crew, Longhorn, metal and fiberglass repairs and integral to 6.7L Dually, Aisin auto., 58,500 kms, daycab conversions. Sandblasting and $59,995. Hendry’s Chrysler 306-528-2171, paint to trailers, trucks and heavy equip. Nokomis, SK. DL #907140. WRECKING SEMI-TRUCKS, lots of parts. Endura primers and topcoats. A one stop Call Yellowhead Traders. 306-896-2882, shop. Norm 306-272-4407, Foam Lake SK. Churchbridge, SK. GRAIN TRAILER 40' TA, alum., air ride, TRUCK BONEYARD INC. Specializing in recent tarp, no fert., low kms., very good PRAIRIE SANDBLASTING & PAINTING. obsolete parts, all makes. Trucks bought cond. $28,000. 306-276-2080, Nipawin, SK. Trailer overhauls and repairs, alum. slopes CAB AND CHASSIS: 2010 Chev 3500 1 and trailer repairs, tarps, insurance claims, ton dually, will take 10’-12’ deck, 6L gas, for wrecking. 306-771-2295, Balgonie, SK. and trailer sales. Epoxy paint. Agriculture 195,000 kms, fresh Sask. safety, $8900; and commercial. Satisfaction guaranteed. 2010 Chev 3500 1 ton dually, 2 WD, 6.6L ONE OF SASK’s largest inventory of used 306-744-7930, Saltcoats, SK. heavy truck parts. 3 ton tandem diesel moDuramax, 330,000 mi., $6900; Mechanic’s tors and transmissions and differentials for Special: 2001 Sterling L8500, will take 20’ 2006 DOEPKER SUPER B steel grain box, C12 Cat eng., 13 spd. Eaton, 454,000 all makes! Can-Am Truck Export Ltd., trailers, A/R, scales, 11R24.5, 2018 safety kms, needs motor work, $12,900 OBO. Call 1-800-938-3323. $39,800. Call 1-800-667-4515 or visit: K&L Equipment, 306-795-7779, Ituna, www.combineworld.com WRECKING VOLVO TRUCKS: Misc. axles SK. DL #910885. ladimer@sasktel.net and parts. Also tandem trailer suspension axles. Call 306-539-4642, Regina, SK. YEAR END GRAIN TRUCK CLEARANCE! 2007 Mack 400 HP, Mack eng., AutoShift, SASKATOON TRUCK PARTS CENTRE A/T/C, new 20’ BH&T, new RR tires, Ltd. North Corman Industrial Park. 716,000 kms., exc shape, was $67,500, New and used parts available for 3 ton NOW $63,500; 2007 IH 9200 ISX Cumtrucks all the way up to highway tractors, mins, 430 HP, AutoShift, alum. wheels, for every make and model, no part too big new 20’ BH&T, fully loaded, 1M kms., real or small. Our shop specializes in custom nice shape, was $67,500, NOW $63,500; rebuilt differentials/transmissions and 2009 Mack CH613, 430HP Mack, 10 spd., clutch installations. Engines are available, 2012 DOEPKER SUPER B grain trailer, valid 2008 CONVEY-ALL CST-32, 4 comp, farm- 3 pedal AutoShift, new 20’ BH&T, alum. both gas and diesel. Re-sale units are on safety, job ready, $69,500. 204-743-2324, er owned, 1 owner, exc. cond., air ride. wheels, 1.4M kms. has eng. bearing roll semlerfarms.com 780-206-1234, Barrhead. the lot ready to go. We buy wrecks for Cypress River, MB. done, nice shape, was $69,500, NOW parts, and sell for wrecks! For more info. $65,500; 2007 Kenworth T600, C13 Cat 2010 DAKOTA 38’, all aluminum TA, call 306-668-5675 or 1-800-667-3023. 425 HP, 13 spd., AutoShift, new 20’ BH&T, $29,800; 2010 Lode-King 28’ tri-axle lead, www.saskatoontruckparts.ca DL #914394 alum. wheels, new paint, 1.0M kms., excel$24,000; A-Train wagon, $2900, Saska- CALL GRASSLAND TRAILERS for your best lent truck, was $71,500, NOW $67,500; Go public with an ad in the Manitoba Co- toon, SK., 306-222-2413. Pictures online deal on quality livestock trailers by Titan, 1996 Midland 24’ tandem grain pup, stiff operator classifieds. Phone 1-800-667-7770. www.trailerguy.ca Duralite (all aluminum riveted) and Circle pole, completely rebuilt, new paint, new D. Fall Special in stock- 25’ Duralite, brakes, excellent tries, was $18,500, NOW $23,500; 20’ Titan smooth wall classic $16,500; 1999 IH 4700 S/A w/17’ steel steel stock, $14,500. 306-640-8034 cell, flat deck, 230,000 kms., IH 7.3 diesel, 10 306-266-2016, Wood Mountain, SK. Email spd., good tires, was $19,500, NOW gm93@sasktel.net $18,000; 2005 IH 9200 tractor, ISX 430 HP Cummins, 13 spd., alum. wheels, flat top sleeper, good rubber, was $22,500, NOW $19,500. All trucks SK. safetied. Trades considered. Arborfield SK., Phone Merv at 306-276-7518 res., 306-767-2616 cell. DL #906768. BRIDGE CITY DRIVELINE specializing in drive shaft repair and custom build; including aluminum, diff service and overhaul. 306-933-4440, Saskatoon, SK

A BIG DAY: First major farmland auction for 2018 brings more than $10.2 million

FARGO, NORTH DAKOTA -- A major sale of more than 1,371 acres of farmland in Minnesota and Iowa attracted 78 registered bidders from five different states, resulting in total sales of $10,200,299 in the first Steffes Group land auction of the new year. The auction included 922 acres in Mower County and 353 acres in Fillmore County. The tillable land in the auction averaged $8,800 per acre, with one Mower County tract fetching a price of $10,290 and a 144-acre tract going to a local farmer for $8,610 per acre. Buyers included a mix of farmers and investors. The online auction of three Jerauld County, South Dakota, sites attracted another 44 registered bidders from six states, resulting in an additional $266,500. The online auction, which featured grain storage and handling, brought a flurry of bids in the final minutes, resulting in bidding being extended for 54 minutes in four-minute increments as new bids were entered and raised. “Our sellers were very pleased with the outcome – both in the number of bidders and in the prices achieved. There was probably some pent-up demand because relatively little tillable land has been on the market in recent months, and these tillable tracts in Minnesota were high in quality, which has been in highest demand in recent years,” said Steffes representative Randy Kath. “The total attendance at the live auction was probably more than 200,” Kath said. Steffes Group, Inc., is headquartered in Fargo, North Dakota, with additional locations in Minnesota, Iowa and South Dakota. The firm sells a wide range of assets including farmland, farm and construction equipment, large estates, and business holdings. The firm also conducts regular hay auctions and provides farm management services. Individuals interested in additional information may call 320-693-9371 or visit www.steffesgroup.com.

For more information: Carl Carter, 205-823-3273

AUTOSHIFT TRUCKS AVAILABLE: Boxed tandems and tractor units. Contact David 306-887-2094, 306-864-7055, Kinistino, SK. DL #327784. www.davidstrucks.com DELIVERY AVAILABLE ON ALL TRAILERS. Full line-up of Wilson Trailers also available in BC! Call for more info on getting a trailer delivered to you! With almost 2 decades of Sales & Service, we will not be undersold! Call 1-888-641-4508, Bassano, AB., www.desertsales.ca

2007 MACK GRANITE, 380 Mack, 13 spd., heavy axles, long enough for grain box, gravel or decks, clean western truck, last year before all of the emissions $26,000 OBO. Neil 306-231-8300, Humboldt, SK. 1994 INTERNATIONAL EAGLE Tandem, Detroit 60, 365 HP, 10 spd., Courtney Berg 20’ unibody w/rear cross auger for side discharge, Michel’s roll up tarp, ladder, front and rear box controls, rear pintle, air hook-ups, 11R24.5 tires - new rear/90% front, $45,000. 306-834-7579, Major, SK.

1995 GMC TOPKICK Tandem, Cat 3216, Allison 6-spd. auto push button, spring susp., new Firestone 11R22.5 front/rear, 20’ Courtney Berg unibody w/rear cross auger side discharge, front and rear hoist and auger controls, Michel’s roll tarp, lad2018 SUNDOWNER Rancher 24’ stock trail- ders, 52,558 kms., 3979 hrs., $89,900. er, 2 gates, #6105, $25,900. Shop online 306-834-7579, Major, SK. 24/7 at: allandale.com 1-866-346-3148 REMOTE CONTROL ENDGATE AND hoist systems can save you time, energy and keep you safe this seeding season. 24’ GOOSENECK 3-8,000 lb. axles, $7890; Give Kramble Industries a call at Bumper pull tandem lowboys: 18’, 16,000 306-933-2655, Saskatoon, SK. or visit us lbs., $4750; 16’, 10,000 lbs., $3390; 16’, online at: www.kramble.net 7000 lbs., $2975, 8000 lb Skidsteer, $1990 Factory direct. 1-888-792-6283. 2007 KENWORTH T800; 2005 IHC 9200; 2007 Macks. All with Eaton AutoShift, new www.monarchtrailers.com CIM grain boxes, new Sask. safeties. Call 2007 DOEPKER TRI-AXLE end dump trailer, Allan at: 306-270-6399, Saskatoon, SK. drop back axle, excellent shape, $45,000. Website: 78truxsales.com DL#316542 780-349-1529, Westlock, AB. 2016 MUV-ALL 5370 HDG equipment trailer, 53' long, up to 15' wide w/exp. telescoping sides, belly length 30'3", air ride, tri-axle 2013 PETERBILT 389, 519,000 kms, 8833 w/49" spread. $80.000. 403-809-0444, engine hours, CVI completed December 2017, $125,000. 403-809-0444, Calgary, Blackie, AB, edtdispatch@gmail.com AB. Edtdispatch@gmail.com for spec sheet TRAIL KING 50’ step deck, tri-axle, 17.5 tires at 70%, fresh Manitoba safety, new 2016 PETERBILT 389, w/wet kit, 266,500 drums and brakes, good shape, $10,000; kms, 4636 eng hrs, warranty expires June Set of B-train flat decks (24 front, 32 rear), 15, 2020 or 643,737 kms. CVI completed tires at 50%, brakes at 70%, $7500. (July 2017), $179,500. Call 403-809-0444 or email: edtdispatch@gmail.com for spec. 204-773-6890, Inglis, MB. sheet, Calgary, AB. COMPONENTS FOR TRAILERS. Shipping daily across the prairies. Free freight. See 2005 WESTERN STAR w/sleeper, 18 spd., “The Book 2013” page 195. DL Parts For C15, low kms, w/cement blower, $50,000. Trailers, 1-877-529-2239, www.dlparts.ca 204-376-5194, 204-641-2408, Arborg, MB. 1995 DOEPKER 48’, 102”, tandem machin- 2008 PETERBILT 386, yellow, daycab, 18 ery trailer, single drop, hyd. tail/flip, alum. spd., 850,000 kms., 46k rears full locks, vg outriggers, 12,000 lb. winch, good cond., cond., $24,900. 780-206-1234, Barrhead. $30,000. A.E. Chicoine Farm Equipment, 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK. TWO 2004 PETERBILT 378's: Cat C-15 twin PRECISION TRAILERS: Gooseneck and turbo 475 HP, Fuller 18 speed, new rubber bumper hitch. You’ve seen the rest, now and safety. 715,000 kms, $50,000. OBO. own the best. Hoffart Services, Odessa, SK. Call 403-899-0570, Strathmore, AB. or email: tyler@eaglelaketurf.com 306-957-2033 www.precisiontrailers.ca

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KELLO/ ROME/ TOWNER/ KEWANEE disc blades and bearings: 22” to 36” Ingersoll notched. Oilbath, regreaseable and ball bearings to service all makes of construction and ag. discs. 1-888-500-2646, Red Deer, AB. www.kelloughs.com

2007 YUKON XL 5.3L, heated leather, very good. $5000 done on front end with receipts. Car proof avail., runs/drives great, 315,000 KM. $13,000 OBO. 306-377-4649, Fiske, SK. bcheinrichs7@gmail.com

VOLVO G970 GRADER for sale: The RM of Pense No.160 has for sale one 2012 Volvo G970 with 5345 hours, 14' Moldboard with LH & RH extensions, 20.5R25 tires with front and rear fenders. Complete warranty checkup done at 5344 hrs. Harness and Dozer along with double beacon not included and will be removed prior to sale, excellent condition, $130,000. 306-345-2424, Pense, SK. rm160shop@sasktel.net

2012 MACK CXU613 day-cab, Mack MP8, 455HP, Eaton 13 spd., $39,900. DL#1679. ROUGH LUMBER: 2x6, 2x8, 2x10, 1” boards, windbreak slabs, 4x4, 6x6, 8x8, all Norm 204-761-7797, Brandon, MB. in stock. Custom sizes and log siding on order. Call V&R Sawing 306-232-5488, Rosthern, SK.

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

2011 FREIGHTLINER DAY-CAB, Detroit DD15, 455 HP, 13 spd., 12 front, 40 rear, 175” WB, 715,800 kms., $44,900. DL# 1679. Norm 204-761-7797, Brandon, MB.

3 PICTURE WINDOWS for sale, triple pane Low-E, 62” square with 2 casement windows for venting on top third. $1100 each, stored inside. 306-375-2910, ext. 704 or 307, Kyle, SK. PROVEN FARMING SKILLS but need land? Operator with growth to ownership opportunities available; May require relocation. Call 403-775-0536. CONCRETE FLATWORK: Specializing in place and finish of concrete floors. Can ac- FARM LOSSES FOR SALE: A longstanding commodate any floor design. References farm has now ceased operations and has substantial operating losses in a #’d comavailable. Alexander, MB. 204-752-2069. pany available for purchase and utilization Hit our readers where it counts… in the clas- by another farming operation. These losssifieds. Place your ad in the Manitoba Co- es can be used to offset farm income operator classifed section. 1-800-667-7770. and/or farm sale capital gains, $97,500. Phone 250-999-4777, just.p@shaw.ca

2001 FREIGHTLINER FL80 S/A, 3126 Cat, Allison auto (serviced and greenlight by Allison dealer), 300,000 kms., fresh safety, GREENHOUSE FOR RENT: Profitable Fort Qu nice unit, $29,900. Cam-Don Motors Ltd, Appelle location. 6 growing houses: 20x24, 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK. 24x40, 20x88, two 20x40 & 20x50. Sales office and transplanting facilities. Includes soil sterilizer, mixer, storage shed and large outdoor sales front. Other amenities are river water accessible, customer washroom, customer parking, debit/credit capable. 306-332-5276 or 306-331-6066, Fort Qu Appelle, SK. dorothy.v@hotmail.ca

RESTAURANT FOR LEASE! Fully stocked, chairs, cooking equipment, dishwasher, dishes, etc. Located at the Western Budget 2007 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY Class, 500 Motel in Bonnyville, AB. Call Larry at HP Detroit 60 series 18 spd., heavy spec 780-612-8884. unit, 500,000 kms. read off computer, fresh safety, $29,900. Cam-Don Motors SELLING DUE TO HEALTH: Industry leadLtd, 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK. ing header loss shield. Price includes existing inventory. Canadian and US patents good until 2032. Jig tables and templates. Current owner will train in the manufacturing and marketing processes. This is a perfect diversification opportunity for a large family farm or a Hutterite colony. Call Bill at 306-726-7977, Southey, SK.

1995 VOLVO, 350,000 original kms., 9500 hrs., wet kit, 370 HP, 13 spd., one owner, farmer owned, exc. cond., 780-206-1234.

1994 WESTERN STAR 4964F Crane truck, 584,000 kms., T/A, Cat 3406, Eaton 18 spd., Ferrari 8300 Kg crane, fresh safety, $19,800. Call 1-800-667-4515 or visit: www.combineworld.com VACUUM SEPTIC TRUCK: 1996 Mack tandem, 3000 gal. tank, hoist, rear open door, 1200 Fruitland pump, new tires, $38,000. Smith Ind. 306-373-7622, Saskatoon, SK. It doesn’t get any better than this. Prepay your ad for 3 weeks and get 2 weeks free! Call today! 1-800-667-7770.

DEBTS, BILLS AND charge accounts too high? Need to resolve prior to spring? Call us to develop a professional mediation plan, resolution plan or restructuring plan. Call toll free 1-888-577-2020. FARM/CORPORATE PROJECTS. Call A.L. Management Group for all your borrowing and lease requirements. 306-790-2020, Regina, SK.

2006 KOMATSU D65 EX-15. Approx. 5950 org. hrs., 24” pads, straight tilt blade, 3 tooth ripper, excellent working cond., very good UC, $139.500. Bush canopy available. Trades considered (warranty). Can deliver. Call 204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB. Advertise your unwanted equipment in the REDUCED TO CLEAR, partial listing only, Classifieds. Call our toll-free number and much, much more!! 1990 Ford HWY trac- place your ad with our friendly staff, and tor with 50 T-winch, 3406 engine; 1985 don’t forget to ask about our prepayment boMack dump truck, 18’ box; 1985 Mack nus. Prepay for 3 weeks and get 2 weeks free! dump truck, 16’ box; 1985 IH S1900 12’ 1-800-667-7770. blade & 13’ box; 2-1986 Ford 9000 HWY tractor; 1986 GMC fuel tanker truck; 1986 GMC tandem dump truck; 2003 IH 4300 dump truck; 2006 GMC 1500 V6 ext. cab, JAYLOR TMR MIXER 5575, 16 months old, only 40,000 miles; 2-FWD 4x4 trucks with excellent condition, $32,000. Please call snowblowers, gas & diesel engines; 3-Sic- 204-526-0390, St. Alphonse, MB. ard 4x4 trucks with v-plow and side wing, NH 250 Cummins diesel; 4-Oshkosh 4x4 trucks with snow plows and side wing, auto trans., diesel; Ford 800 truck, diesel, with box; IH deck truck, crew cab, DT466 GREAT PRICES ON new, used and remanudiesel; Full tandem, 8 1/2x16 1/2 deck, factured engines, parts and accessories for large; Fassi crane, rear hyd. winch; Ford diesel pickups. Large inventory, engines 8000 tandem, with near new 140 Hiab can be shipped or installed. Give us a call crane; 1995 Ford flat deck truck, gas; 1979 or check: www.thickettenginerebuilding.ca IH Cargo Star 1950B with 15’ van, PT466, Thickett Engine Rebuilding. 204-532-2187, only 34,000 kms; 2-100’ ladder trucks; 10- Russell, MB. fire engines; Parting out over 25 graders, 3406B, N14, SERIES 60, running engines new and used parts, big discounts. 2 yards and parts. Call Yellowhead Traders, over 50 acres of dismantled equipment. 306-896-2882, Churchbridge, SK. Cambrian Equipment Sales, 494 Panet Road, Winnipeg, MB. Ph. 204-667-2867 or WANTED DIESEL CORES: ISX and N14 fax: 204-667-2932 Cummins, C15 Cats, Detroits Ddec 3, 4, DD15. Can-Am Truck 1-800-938-3323. INTERNATIONAL CLOSED DOOR baler, model NA1450; 2 hydraulic pin presses; 1 290 CUMMINS, 350 Detroit, 671 Detroit, portable hydraulic track press; 3 Goodman Series 60 cores. 306-539-4642, Regina, SK battery locomotive carts w/hundreds of feet of track. Cambrian Equipment Sales, Winnipeg, MB. (Ph) 204-667-2867 or (Fax) 204-667-2932. FARM AND INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICAL MOVE YOUR DIRT real cheap! Low prices! motor sales, service and parts. Also sale (3) Cat 641 motor 28 yard scrapers; Cat of, and repairs to, all makes and sizes of 235 excavator w/digging bucket, not used pumps and phase converters, etc. Tisdale Rewinding 1984 Ltd., in 5 yrs.; Cat D9-G hyd. dozer w/tow Motor winch; (2) Cat 980B loaders w/bucket; Cat 306-873-2881, fax 306-873-4788, 1005A977-K loader. Equipment of all types. New 111th Ave., Tisdale, SK. tmr@sasktel.net & used parts. 2 yards over 50 acres. Cam- Website: www.tismtrrewind.com brian Equipment Sales, Winnipeg, MB. (Ph) 204-667-2867 or (Fax) 204-667-2932.

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

2015 JOHN DEERE 130G track hoe, w/quick attach bucket, hyd thumb, c/w 50” ditching bucket, excellent shape, 600 hrs. $122,250. Lawrence 204-856-9176 or Micheal shop, 204-871-6483, Austin, MB.

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1998 SNORKELIFT ATB46N boom lift, SN 974668, 2WD, Kubota, dsl., 20 HP, 4 sec. boom, 1341 hrs., $9500. 306-834-7579, Major, SK.

TIM’S CUSTOM BIN MOVING and Hauling Inc. Up to 22’ diameter. 204-362-7103 binmover50@gmail.com GRAIN BIN INSTALLATION. Large diameter bin setup, concrete, and repairs. Now booking Spring 2018. Quadra Development Corp., 1-800-249-2708. FOR ALL YOUR grain storage, hopper cone and steel floor requirements contact: Kevin’s Custom Ag in Nipawin, SK. Toll free: 1-888-304-2837. BOOK NOW, TAKE DELIVERY, DON’T PAY UNTIL NOVEMBER, 2018. Top quality MERIDIAN bins. Price includes: skid, ladders to ground, manhole, set-up and delivery within set radius. Meridian Hopper Combo SPECIAL: 5000 bu., $14,990. We manufacture superior quality hoppers and steel floors for all makes and sizes. Know what you are investing in. Call and find out why our product quality and price well exceeds the competition. We also stock replacement lids for all makes & models of bins. Leasing available. Hoffart Services Inc., 306-957-2033, Odessa, SK. BIN MOVING, all sizes up to 19’ diameter, w/wo floors; Also move liquid fert. tanks. 306-629-3324, 306-741-9059, Morse, SK.

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

BROCK (BUTLER) GRAIN BIN PARTS and accessories available at Rosler Construction. 306-933-0033, Saskatoon, SK.

CONTAINERS FOR SALE OR RENT: All sizes. Now in stock: 53’ steel and insulated stainless steel. 306-861-1102 Radville, SK. SHIPPING CONTAINERS FOR SALE. 20’53’, delivery/ rental/ storage available. For inventory and prices call: 306-262-2899, Saskatoon, SK. www.thecontainerguy.ca

HORNOI LEASING NEW and used 20’ and 40’ sea cans for sale or rent. Call 306-757-2828, Regina, SK. 20’ and 40’ SHIPPING CONTAINERS and storage trailers. Large Sask. inventory. Phone 1-800-843-3984 or 306-781-2600. 20’ TO 53’ CONTAINERS. New, used and modified. Available Winnipeg, MB; Regina and Saskatoon, SK. www.g-airservices.ca AFAB INDUSTRIES POST frame buildings. 306-933-0436. For the customer that prefers quality. 1-888-816-AFAB (2322), Rocanville, SK. STEEL CLADDING: New Grade A, 3/4” high rib, 29 gauge Galvalume, White-White and a wide selection of colours for sale. Cut to your length! All accessories available. Call Prairie Steel, Clavet, SK. 1-888-398-7150, or email: buildings@prairiesteel.com

HYDRAULIC SCRAPERS: LEVER 60, 70, 80, and 435, 4 to 30 yd. available. Rebuilt for years of trouble-free service. Lever Holdings Inc. 306-682-3332 Muenster, SK.

BEAVER CONTAINER SYSTEMS, new and used sea containers, all sizes. 306-220-1278, Saskatoon and Regina, SK. WINTER SPECIAL: All post & stud frame farm buildings. Choose sliding doors, overhead doors or bi-fold doors. New-Tech Construction Ltd 306-220-2749, Hague, SK

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LIFETIME LID OPENERS. We are a stocking dealer for Boundary Trail Lifetime Lid Openers, 18” to 39”. Rosler Construction 2000 Inc., 306-933-0033, Saskatoon, SK.

2008 G940 TANDEM drive articulated, Volvo D7E eng., net 165 HP, HTE 1160, shutNEUFELD ENT. CORRAL CLEANING, tle auto shift trans. (11 fwd, 6 rvs), 14’ payloader, Bobcat with rubber tracks and mold board, 5688 hrs., $74,800. DL#1679. vertical beater spreaders. Phone Norm 204-761-7797, Brandon, MB. WELDING AND MACHINE SHOP: Owner 306-220-5013, 306-467-5013, Hague, SK. ALLIS HD16 PARTS for models: B, D, DP, wanting to retire after 38 years. Established clientele. Located in Maple Creek, BRUSH MULCHING. The fast, effective A. Good stock, large variety. 306-873-5675 SK, close to Cypress Hills Park. Serious in- way to clear land. Four season service, or ph/text 306-873-7506, Tisdale, SK. quiries only. Phone Dale at 306-662-2727, competitive rates, 275 HP unit, also avail. SKIDSTEER ATTACHMENTS: Buckets, rock trackhoe with thumb, multiple bucket at306-662-7522, or 306-662-2398. tachments. Bury rock and brush piles and buckets, grapples, weld-on plates, hyd. augers, brush cutters and more large stock. RESTAURANT IN ASSINIBOIA, successful fence line clearing. Borysiuk Contracting Top quality equipment, quality welding operation; Large industrial building in the Inc., www.bcisk.ca Prince Albert, SK., and sales. Call Darcy at 306-731-3009, heart of Balken oil play for lease/sale; 306-960-3804. 306-731-8195, Craven, SK. Kenosee Lake cabin and campground for sale, incl. carwash and laundry mat; Devel- MULCHING- TREES, BRUSH, Stumps. ATTACHMENTS PARTS COMPONENTS Call today 306-933-2950. Visit us at: opment lands around Regina/Saskatoon; for construction equipment. Attachments Large building and property on Broadway www.maverickconstruction.ca for dozers, excavators and wheel loaders. Ave., Yorkton; 3 lots on South Service REGULATION DUGOUTS: 120x60x14’, Used, Re-built, Surplus, and New equipRoad, Weyburn. Brian Teifenbach, $2000; 160x60x14’, $2950; 180x60x14’, ment parts and major components. Call 306-536-3269, Colliers Int. Regina, SK., $3450; 200x60x14’, $3950. Larger sizes Western Heavy Equipment 306-981-3475, www.collierscanada.com avail. Travel incl. in SK. See us on FB at Prince Albert, SK. saskdugouts. 306-222-8054, Saskatoon SK 2007 CAT D6N LGP Dozer, new underSUITE BUSINESS SERVICES: Helping carriage, 34” pads, diff. steer, 6-way blade, small businesses to start, grow and sell 16,131 hrs., $94,900. 1-800-667-4515, their business. Small businesses for sale, www.combineworld.com from $50,000 to $500,000. Phone or text Bert, 306-664-BERT(2378). 2013 VOLVO G970, 4837 hrs., $150,000. 1999 JOHNSTON STREET Sweeper, 306-544-2202, Hanley, SK. 16,126 miles/3037 hrs., Cummins 4 cyl., BUSINESS FOR SALE, $120,000. Offers great growth opportunity in consumer and 2014 VOLVO G970, $195,000. Please call hyd. pump, $12,900. 1-800-667-4515, www.combineworld.com pet industry. Saskatoon, SK. Call Bert 306-554-2202, Hanley, SK. 306-664-BERT(2378). 1997 CAT D6M LGP DOZER, undercarri2 ONLY! Cat D6R LGP; And 1 only! D6H age 80%, 28” pads, 3 shank hyd. ripper, LGP crawler tractors, $80,000/ea; 2005 JD ROPS with cage, 19,204 hrs., $69,800. 700J LGP crawler w/6-way dozer, EROPS, 1-800-667-4515, www.combineworld.com 4000 hrs., $82,500; 1998 Cat 963B LGP crawler loader, 2.5 cu. yd., EROPS, air, 2002 CASE 689G TELEHANDLER 9000 heat, $32,500. Robert Harris, Gimli, MB. LBS., 40’ reach, Perkins diesel, 4WD, 4W toll free: 1-877-614-4203, or cell: steer, 8115 hrs., runs well, $19,900. 204-470-5493. For details & pics of all our 1-800-667-4515, www.combineworld.com equipment: robertharrisequipment.com ROAD GRADERS CONVERTED to pull D8K CAT DIRT DOZER, 4 barrel ripper, un- behind large 4 WD tractors, 14’ and 16’ dercarriage is 80-90%, excellent condition. blade widths avail. 306-682-3367, CWK Ent. Humboldt, SK. www.cwenterprises.ca 204-739-3494, Oak Point, MB.

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2008 JD 850J WLT crawler dozer, c/w ROP’S, 12’ 6-way blade, SBG pads, 8700 hrs., $95,000. 204-871-0925, MacGregor, MB. EXCAVATOR BUCKETS, various shapes and sizes for different excavators. Call 204-871-0925, MacGregor, MB. 2005 CAT 420 BACKHOE, 1310 original hrs., $58,000 OBO. Located near Medicine Hat, AB., 306-563-8482

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POLE BARNS, WOODSTEEL packages, hog, chicken and dairy barns. Construction and concrete crews available. Mel or Scott, HYDRAULIC PULL SCRAPERS 10 to 25 MR Steel Construction, 306-978-0315, yds., exc. cond.; Loader and scraper tires, Hague, SK. custom conversions available. Looking for BEHLEN STEEL BUILDINGS, quonsets, Cat cable scrapers. Quick Drain Sales Ltd., convex and rigid frame straight walls, 306-231-7318, 306-682-4520 Muenster SK grain tanks, metal cladding, farm- com2003 BOBCAT S175, 3821 hrs., very good mercial. Construction and concrete crews. condition, $17,500. Call 306-367-4326, Guaranteed workmanship. Call your Saskatoon and Northwest Behlen Distributor, Pilger, SK. Janzen Steel Buildings, 306-242-7767, PULL BEHIND GRADER, Richardson Hi- Osler, SK. boy, on rubber tires, has hydraulics, $1600 INSULATED FARM SHOP packages or OBO. 306-460-9027, Flaxcombe, SK. built on site, for early booking call 2002 JCB 214 SLP backhoe; Case 2870 1-800-667-4990 or visit our website: w/Degelman dozer; Fassi hyd. arm & 10’ www.warmanhomecentre.com 1-ton steel deck. Call 306-240-8086. STRAIGHT WALL BUILDING packages or WANTED: MOBILE EXCAVATOR w/rubber built on site. For early booking call tires, similar to medium sized track hoe. 1-800-667-4990 or visit our website: www.warmanhomecentre.com 306-304-1959, Meadow Lake, SK WELDCO LOG GRAPPLE to fit Komatsu 500 WOOD POST BUILDING packages or built loader. Wrecking D6G. Call Danny Spence, on site. For early booking call 306-246-4632. Speers, SK. 1-800-667-4990 or visit our website: www.warmanhomecentre.com RECLAMATION CONTRACTORS: Bigham 3 and 4 leg mechanical trip 3 PTH Paratills INSULATED FARM SHOP packages or in stock; Parts for Bigham & Tye paratills; built on site, for early booking call 6 & 8 leg paratills available for farm use. 1-800-667-4990 or visit our website: www.warmanhomecentre.com 1-888-500-2646, Red Deer, AB.

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For all your Keho, Grain Guard, Aeration KEHO/ GRAIN GUARD/ OPI STORMAX. For sales and service east central SK. and MB., call Gerald Shymko, Calder, SK., 306-742-4445 or toll free 1-888-674-5346. KEHO/ GRAIN GUARD Aeration Sales and Service. R.J. Electric, Avonlea, SK. Call 306-868-2199 or cell 306-868-7738.

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

2010 TERRAGATOR 8204 w/AirMax Precision 2 bed (2 bin), 4400 hrs., $93,500 USD; 2014 Rogator 1300 AirMax, 60’ booms, 3220 hrs., $127,000; 2012 AgChem Rogator 1300, 2000 hrs., 120’ booms, $152,000. Call 406-576-3402 or 406-466-5356, Choteau, MT. Visit us online at www.fertilizerequipment.net

2012 CASE 4530, 3-bin, 70’ booms, 2000 hrs., ext. warranty, $145,000; 2011 4520 1-bin, 70’ booms, $143,000; 2010 Case 3520, 3-bin, 2670 hrs., $115,000; SPECIAL: 2010 Case 4520, 1-bin, 70’ booms, 1920 hrs., AutoSteer, $138,000; 2006 Case 4510, AutoSteer, FlexAir 70’ booms, 7400 hrs., $77,000; 2005 Case 4520 w/70’ FlexAir, 4000 hrs., $78,000; 2010 International New Leader G4, 3000 hrs., $88,000; 2004 Case 4010, 80’ SPRAYER, 7000 hrs., $58,000; 2002 Loral AirMax 1000, 70’ boom, $63,000; 2009 AgChem 3 wheeler, 4000 hrs., G-force spinner bed, $88,000; 2004 KBH Semi tender, self-contained, $32,500; 2009 and 2012 Merritt semi belt tender, self-contained, $33,500 and $44,000; 24 ton Wilmar tender beds, $18,500 ea; 2012 Wilmar Wrangler 4560, loader, 1600 hrs., bucket and fork, $29,500; 18,000 gal. NH3 holding tank, $34,500. All USD prices. 406-576-3402 or 406-466-5356, Choteau, MT. Visit online: www.fertilizerequipment.net

CASE/IH 8825 SP, 30’ sliding table, w/PU JD FLEX PLATFORMS: 922 - 925 w/wo air; reel. Call 306-395-2265, Chaplin, SK. 630F - 635F w/wo air reel. CIH Flex Platforms: 1020 25’ w/wo air reel - 30’ w/wo 2009 CHALLENGER SP115C, 30’, Out- air reel; 2020 30’ w/wo air reel - 35’; 3020 back AutoSteer, PUR, roto-shears, gauge 30’ - 35’. NH Flex: 973 25’ - 30’; 74C 30’ wheels, 2356 hrs., $39,900. 35’; 740CF 30’ air reel. Agco Flex Plat1-800-667-4515, www.combineworld.com forms: 500 25’ - 30’; 800 25’ w/air reel 30’; 8000 25’ - 30’; 8200 35’. After season 2010 JD A400, 1132 hrs., AutoSteer, 36’ specials including free delivery in spring HB header, UII PUP, new knife & guards, with deposit. We also have header trans$53,400. Call 1-800-667-4515 or visit ports starting at $3000 for new 30’ w/flex www.combineworld.com bar kit. Reimer Farm Equipment, #12 N, GRAIN HANDLING SYSTEM, 33,000 bu. w/ Steinbach, MB. Call Gary at 204-326-7000. overhead rail car loading bin, 100' scale, NEW HOLLAND FLEX PLATFORMS: 74C grain dryer, warehouse and office, $99,500. 30’-35’; 973 25’-30’; 740 CF 30’-35’. Some MLS® L121191, henryvos1@gmail.com with air systems. Call Gary Reimer, 780-835-1992, Grimshaw, AB. 204-326-7000, Reimer Farm Equipment, Hwy.#12 North, Steinbach MB. BOOKING NORCAN SOYBEAN Common #1. Put the new big red in your shed, not 2008 MACDON PW7 16’, good belts, nice the seed dealers! Buy a bigger Case/IH GRAVITY WAGONS: New 400 bu, $7,400; combine! Early discounts. Call Norcan cond., for JD STS combines, $16,900. 1-800-667-4515, www.combineworld.com 600 bu., $12,500; 750 bu., $18,250. Large Seeds, 204-372-6552, Fisher Branch, MB. selection of used gravity wagons, 250-750 MD FD70, 40’ flex draper, pea aubu. Used grain carts, 450 to 1110 bushel. 2000 CIH 2388 w/1015 header, $55,000; 2010 DKD, transport, AHHC, tilt, very good View at: www.zettlerfarmequipment.com 2004 2388 w/2015 PU header, $95,000; ger, condition, for CNH; JD, Lexion, Agco 1-866-938-8537, Portage la Prairie, MB. 2006 2388 w/2015 PU header, $110,000; available, $59,800. Call 1-800-667-4515, 2002 2388 w/2015 PU header, $80,000; www.combineworld.com 2012 BRENT 882 Grain Cart, 850 bu., 2008 2588 w/2015 PU header, $135,000. Chicoine Farm Equipment, 2003 NH/HB 94C 30’ rigid draper, pea 1000 PTO, hydraulic spout, 500 bu./min., A.E. very good condition, $37,800 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK. auger, hyd. fore/aft., transport, PUR, for 1-800-667-4515, www.combineworld.com other kits avail. $23,800. 2004 CIH 2388 w/2015 PU header, AFX CR/CX/AFX, lateral tilt feeder house, HHC, chop- 1-800-667-4515, www.combineworld.com 2012 BRANDT 1020XR, S/N 101932, 1000 rotor, rock trap, grain tank ext., roll tarp, RECONDITIONED rigid and flex, most PTO or hyd. drive, 900/60R32, roll-over per, II moisture tester, exc. cond, vg tires makes and sizes; also header transports. tarp, scale, hyd. pivot spout, 20” auger, DMC $65,000. 306-861-4592, Fillmore, SK. Ed Lorenz, 306-344-4811, Paradise Hill, SK original owner, like new cond., $52,000. 306-834-7579, Major, SK. TIRES, TIRES, TIRES, Radial, Bias, New, www.straightcutheaders.com Used. 20.8x42, 18.4x42, 20.8x38, 18.4x38, 2009 MACDON FD70 35’, off a John Deere 20.8R34, 18.4x34, 900/60R32, 9760 combine, $45,000. 306-596-6197, 800/65R32, 24.5x32, 18.4x30, 23.1x30, Elstin, SK. 28Lx26, 18.4x26, 19.5Lx24, DUAL STAGE ROTARY SCREENERS and 16.9x28, 18.4x16.1, and more! Semis, Kwik Kleen 5-7 tube. Call 204-857-8403, 16.5x16.1, steers. Best price & value guaranteed! Portage la Prairie, MB. or visit online: skid 1-800-667-4515, www.combineworld.com www.zettlerfarmequipment.com REMOTE CONTROL SWING AUGER movers, trailer chute openers, endgate and hoist systems, wireless full bin alarms, swing belt movers, wireless TractorCams, motorized utility carts. All shipped directly to you. Safety, convenience, reliability. Kramble Industries at 306-933-2655, Saskatoon, SK. or www.kramble.net

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SEED CLEANERS MOUNTED on trailer. Clipper air screen, 6 indents, 45 KW genset, etc. 403-892-8377, Coalhurst, AB.

MERIDIAN GRAIN AUGERS available with self-propelled mover kits and bin sweeps. Call Kevin’s Custom Ag in Nipawin, SK. Toll free 1-888-304-2837. YEAR END CLEARANCE: New SLMD 1272 and HD10-53. Used augers: 2013 Sakundiak SLMD 1272, loaded, $14,800; Farm King 10x70 S/A, $6900; HD 8x39 w/20 HP Kohler and mover $6950. Also a dealer for Convey-All Conveyors. Leasing available! Call Dale at Mainway Farm Equipment, 306-567-3285, 306-567-7299, Davidson www.mainwayfarmequipment.ca MERIDIAN AUGERS IN STOCK: swings, truck loading, Meridian SP movers. Call Hoffart Services Inc., Odessa, SK., 306-957-2033. MERIDIAN TRUCKLOADING AUGERS TL10-39, loaded, $18,300 HD10-46, loaded, $19,500; HD10-59, loaded, $20,425; TL12-39, loaded with 37 EFI engine, $20,370. 306-648-3622, Gravelbourg, SK. NEVER CLIMB A BIN AGAIN! Full-bin Super Sensor, reliable hardwired with 2 year warranty; Magnetic Camera Pkg. - One man positioning of auger (even at night); Hopper Dropper - Unload your hopper bins without any mess; Wireless Magnetic LED Light - Position your swing auger at night from the comfort of your truck. Safety and convenience are the name of the game. www.brownlees.ca Brownlees Trucking Inc Unity, SK., 306-228-2971, 1-877-228-5598

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SMITH’S TRACTOR WRECKING. Huge 2009 MF 9795, 1723 hrs., duals, Field- inventory new and used tractor parts. star III, Redekop MAV chopper, pick- 1-888-676-4847. ups/headers available, $97,800. COMB-TRAC SALVAGE. We sell new and 1-800-667-4515, www.combineworld.com used parts for most makes of tractors, combines, balers, mixmills and swathers. 306-997-2209, 1-877-318-2221, Borden, SK. We buy machinery. LOEFFELHOLZ TRACTOR AND COMBINE Salvage, Cudworth, SK., 306-256-7107. 2008 MACDON FD70 35', JD adapter, single We sell new, used and remanufactured knife, transport, pea auger, AHHC, tilt, well parts for most farm tractors and combines. maintained. 306-220-1229, Imperial, SK. AGRA PARTS PLUS, parting older tractors, tillage, seeding, haying, along w/othAGCO GLEANER-MF FLEX PLAT- er Ag equipment. 3 miles NW of BattleFORMS: 500 25’-30’; 800 25’-30’; 8200 ford, SK. off #16 Hwy. Ph: 306-445-6769. 30’-35’. Some with air systems. Gary Reimer, 204-326-7000, Reimer Farm Equip- TRIPLE B WRECKING, wrecking tractors, ment, Hwy.#12 North, Steinbach, MB. combines, cults., drills, swathers, mixmills. etc. We buy equipment. 306-246-4260, CIH FLEX PLATFORMS: 1020 20’-25’-30’; 306-441-0655, Richard, SK. 2020 25’-30’-35’; 3020 25’-30’-35’. Some with air systems. Call Gary Reimer, 204-326-7000, Reimer Farm Equipment, Hwy.#12 North, Steinbach MB.

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2010 JOHN DEERE 9870, 1568 eng, 1129 sep, 615 PU, 6.9m auger, fine cut chopper, Firestone tires, HD final drive, crop saver, Greenlight, exc. cond., $200,000 OBO. PATZ PARTS FOR SALE: Over $50,000 new WESTERN GRAIN DRYER, mfg. of new 306-231-7802 or 306-231-3944, Lake PATZ parts inventory being sold in one lot. grain dryers w/advanced control systems. Lenore, SK. ajschem@yourlink.ca Owner retiring. Selling below cost. InterUpdates for roof, tiers, auto moisture conested buyers may request a complete list troller. Economic designed dryers avail. 2013 JD S680 SP, 814 sep. hrs., variable by email, $50,000. Walkerton, ON. speed feeder house for corn head, lateral osamks@hotmail.com 1-888-288-6857, westerngraindryer.com tilt feeder house, Y&M meters, power foldCONT. FLOW BEHLEN M700, propane, sin- ing grain tank ext., 520/85 R42 duals, 28 COMBINE WORLD INC. Friendly service, gle phase, good cond., Canola screens, R26 rears, AutoTrac ready (just need receiv- great prices, and one year warranty. For all er), no DEF req'd, exc. cond. $320,000 OBO. $10,500. 306-690-8105, Moose Jaw, SK. 204-799-7417, 204-612-1734, Rosser, MB. your new and used harvesting parts, and give us a try for your tillage, sprayer, and J2_mull@hotmail.com tractor needs. We want to help you! 20 east of Saskatoon. 2012 JOHN DEERE 680, 1400 sep. hrs., du- minutes FEED BLOWER SYSTEMS, Sales and Ser- als, Contour Master, 615 PU header, 1-800-667-4515, www.combineworld.com vice. Piping, blower and airlock repairs. $205,000. 306-221-7343, Kenaston, SK. John Beukema 204-497-0029, Carman, MB 1994 JD 9600 with 3900 threshing hrs., Sunnybrook cylinder, MAV chopper, new tires 5 years ago, asking $37,500; JD 930 1-800-667-9871 •• Regina 1-800-667-9871 Regina rigid header including transport, $5000. 1-800-667-3095 • Saskatoon Will sell both for $40,000. 306-989-4332, 1-800-667-3095 • Saskatoon 1-800-387-2768 • Winnipeg cell: 306-960-2160, Paddockwood, SK. 1-800-222-6594 •• Edmonton 1-800-667-3095 Manitoba 2014 JD S690, 753 hrs., duals, Contour“For All Your Farm Parts” BALE SPEARS, high quality imported Master, 2630 monitor, ProDrive, premium PRESSURE WASHERS, Honda/Kofrom Italy, 27” and 49”, free shipping, ex- cab. JD/MacDon pickup & headers PUMPS, www.fyfeparts.com cellent pricing. Call now toll free available, $289,900. 1-800-667-4515, shin pumps, 1-1/2” to 4”, Landa pressure washers, steam washers, parts washers. 1-866-443-7444, Stonewall, MB. www.combineworld.com M&M Equip. Ltd. Parts & Service, Regina, BALE SPEAR ATTACHMENTS for all 2011 JD 9770 STS, 615 PU, 850 sep. hrs., SK. 306-543-8377, fax 306-543-2111. loaders and skidsteers, excellent pricing. duals, Contour-Master, excellent condi- EASY ON TRACTOR LOADER, new cond., 2 tion, 306-493-7409, Delisle, SK. Call now 1-866-443-7444. frames for long or shorter tractor body, 9600 JD COMBINE w/PU table, 30’ JD $7000. 306-221-3887, Saskatoon, SK. 2013 Highline 1400 bale mover, $22,000; 9000 rigid header, batt reels, serious in2011 Tubeline 5000 silage bale wrapper, quiries only. 306-460-9027, Flaxcombe, SK $19,900. 306-768-7726, Carrot River, SK. 1990 JD 9500, 4140 sep. hrs., dual spd. TRACTOR SALVAGE: Used parts Call our toll-free number to take advan- cyl., chopper, chaff spreader, recent tires, DEUTZ Deutz and Agco. Uncle Abe’s Tractor, tage of our Prepayment Bonus. Prepay for all belts good, 912 PU. Taking offers. Call for 519-338-5769, fax 338-3963, Harriston ON 3 weeks and we’ll run your ad 2 more weeks or text Wes at 306-587-7401, Cabri, SK. for free. That’s 5 weeks for the price of 3. GOODS USED TRACTOR parts (always 2006 JD 9760 STS, 3100 engine hours, Call 1-800-667-7770 today! new duals, big rubber on back, shedded, buying tractors). David or Curtis, Roblin, heavy land use, 1 harvest since Greenlight- MB., 204-564-2528, 1-877-564-8734. ed, $91,000. 306-596-6197, Estlin, SK. G.S. TRACTOR SALVAGE, JD tractors only. Call 306-497-3535, Blaine Lake, SK.

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SMALL 5 IN 1 Harvey Gjesdal grain cleaner, vg cond., good for small seeds, priced to sell! 306-654-7772, Saskatoon, SK.

NEW HEADER TRANSPORTS 30’-42’: 30’ ESB 30 Arc Fab, $30,000; 36’ SB 36 w/dolly, $4950; 36’ Mankota 36’, lights, brakes, $5450; 42’ Harvest International 3842, brakes, lights, $7500. Reimer Farm Equipment, Hwy. #12 N, Steinbach, MB. Call Gary at 204-326-7000. JOHN DEERE FLEX PLATFORMS: 920F-925F-930F-630F-635F. Some with air systems. Reimer Farm Equipment, #12 N, DEGELMAN SIGNATURE 7200 rockpicker, Steinbach, MB. Call Gary at 204-326-7000. completely redone. All new hard faced fin2013 MACDON FD75 35’ flex draper, gers, hydronic drive, new paint, tires 95%, transport, pea auger, AHHC, tilt. For JD, field ready, in mint condition!! 2 to chose CNH, Agro, Claas available. $69,900. from $24,500. Can deliver. 204-743-2324, 1-800-667-4515, www.combineworld.com Cypress River, MB.

PELCO 1520 HOT water outdoor coal boiler. Purchased in 2005 to heat our future shop, never been used. 11' tall, 61.25" wide, 220 gal. water capacity, 5000 lbs, 28.5" burner, 1,500,000 BTU, 220V/20 amp, 2" outlet fitting sizes, $30,000. Call 403-809-0444, Blackie, AB. edtdispatch@gmail.com

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.

2006 SPRAY-AIR 3600-90TS TRIDENT, 90’ booms, 4920L tank, 12.4R46 DI-ACRO HAND shear 36”x16 gauge & 24’’ tires, good tubes & booms, SCS 440 conBerkRoy finger break c/w HD cabinet on troller, $9900. Call 1-800-667-4515, www.combineworld.com castors $2500. 204-800-1859, Winnipeg.

7’ SCHULTE FRONT MOUNT snowblower for 60-90 HP tractor, in working order, $2750. Call 306-845-2404, Livelong, SK. 2009 JD 1835/1910, MRB, NH3, 4" rubber packers, double shoot, 430 tank size, $65,000 OBO. 306-921-6693, Melfort, SK. 2005 CATTLELAC 450 silage wagon, excellent condition. $23,000. 780-349-1529, 2010 NEW HOLLAND P2060 air drill, 70', 10" spacing, single shoot, 3.5" carbide tips, Westlock, AB. 4" rubber packers, scraper & harrow kit, The Manitoba Co-operator. Manitoba’s best- TBH hitch, low acres, shedded, mint condition, $58,000. 306-372-4868, Luseland, SK. read farm publication. marjandsheldonreiter@gmail.com

2014 NH SP240F 120’, 1200 gal. SS tank, IntelliView IV , AccuBoom, AutoBoom, Stk 024111, $299,000. 1-888-905-7010, Lloydminster. www.redheadequipment.ca

2005 SPRA-COUPE 7650, 90' boom, 725 gal., new tires, shedded, 3 way nozzle body, $69,000 OBO. Eston, SK., 306-962-3934, 306-962-7888, robib@sasktel.net 2004 CASE/IH 5000 double disk air drill, 50’, 6” spacing, asking $28,000 USD. Bill 2011 SPRA-COUPE 4660, AutoSteer, Auto- 204-746-5126, Dufrost, MB. Boom 400 gal tank, 700 hrs., 125 HP Perkins diesel, 5 speed Manual, Master 2015 BOURGAULT 60’ 3320 QDA, Devloo Switch, JD Greenstar 2600 display w/ mud scrapers, DS, 5.4” semi-pneumatic Starfire ITC receiver, 9.00x24-8 ply front, packers, 10” spacing, Bourgault side band 320/85Rx24 rear, $95,000 Cdn. Paradise boots, shedded, exc. cond., $165,000 OBO. Valley, AB. Text or email only please: 204-937-7184, Roblin, MB. 780-871-3963, teasdalejw@gmail.com 2007 JOHN DEERE 1820 45’ air seeder 2011 ROGATOR 1396, 132’ alum. recir- w/JD 1910 350 bu. air cart, 7” spacing, culating boom, 1300 SS tank, Raven Viper 650 lb. trips, 2” carbide tips, 3” rubber Pro, Raven SmarTrax steering w/slingshot, packers, shedded, asking $52,000. Call AccuBoom sec. control, AutoBoom height 204-733-2324, Ste. Rose Du Lac, MB. control, HID lighting, DeKoning air lift crop 2011 BOURGAULT 3310, 74’, 12” spacings, dividers, 2 sets of Michelin tires, 1 owner. MRS, 6550 tank, X20 monitor, duals, bag 204-937-3429, 204-937-7047, Roblin, MB. lift, 2 fans, 1 high capacity fan, cameras, 2013 NH GUARDIAN SP.240FXP, 100’, Capstan NH3 kit, sectional control, 1200 litre SS tank, IntelliView IV monitor, $165,000. 204-748-8156, Elkhorn, MB. luxury cab, 6.7L Cummins, 275 HP, very 33’ FLEXI-COIL, 550 shanks, 12” spacing, low hrs (approx. 450), $300,000 OBO. DS, 1720 tank, Poirier boots, $2000 worth 306-524-2109, 306-746-7422, Semans, SK of extra new boots, shedded, low acres. 2013 CASE/IH 3330 high clearance spray- 306-877-2014, 306-745-7505, Dubuc, SK. er. Has active suspension, sectional con- 2008 SEEDMASTER 8012, 2004 NH 430 trol, AutoBoom height, 100’ boom, 2 sets tank, 3 compartments with 5 rollers, Raof tires, crop dividers, Outback S3, leather ven NH3, $89,000 OBO. 306-272-7225, interior, 580 engine hours. Mint condition, Foam Lake, SK. bought new, always stored inside. Rented farm out. $255,000 OBO. 204-662-4474, FLEXI-COIL 5000, 39’, 9” spacing, like new 3” paired row DS dry, Atom jet knives, 4” or 204-851-0211, Antler SK. steel packers w/extra set of spare packers, 2013 JD 4730, 1164 hours, $248,900. good hoses and tires, field ready, $11,000. Nelson Motors & Equipment, 306-795-7066, Ituna, SK. 1-888-508-4406, www.nelsonmotors.com 2011 SEED HAWK 50’ toolbar, 12” spac1999 JD 4700, 3100 hrs, $97,000. Nelson ing, w/600 cart, dual wheels, auger and Motors & Equipment, 1-888-508-4406, bag lift, $225,000; 2010 Seed Hawk 66’ toolbar, 12” spacing, w/400+ Seed Hawk www.nelsonmotors.com seed cart, 2 fans, seed and fertilizer kit, 2015 JD R4045, 617 hours, $447,300. also NH kit, $175,000. A.E. Chicoine Farm Nelson Motors & Equipment, Equipment, 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK. 1-888-508-4406, www.nelsonmotors.com 2010 SEED HAWK 60’ Toolbar, 12” sp., 2015 JD R4045, 728 hours, $444,900. w/Seed Hawk 400 cart, 2 fans, seed & ferNelson Motors & Equipment, tilizer distributing kit auger. Also NH kit & winch $175,000. 306-449-2255, A.E. Chi1-888-508-4406, www.nelsonmotors.com coine Farm Equipment Ltd., Storthoaks SK. 2013 JD 4730, 1864 hours, $236,900. Nelson Motors & Equipment, 2010 BOURGAULT 3310 65’, Paralink, 12” spacing, mid row shank banding, double 1-888-508-4406, www.nelsonmotors.com shoot, rear hitch, tandem axles, low acres, 2013 JD 4830, 1324 hours, $274,000. $135,000. A.E. Chicoine Farm Equipment, Nelson Motors & Equipment, 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK. 1-888-508-4406, www.nelsonmotors.com 2008 SEEDMASTER TXB 66-12, 66’, 12” 2013 JD 4730, 1555 hours, $238,900. spacing, dual wheels, double shoot, all Nelson Motors & Equipment, new manifold and new hoses, mint cond., $78,000, or $125,000 with JD 1910 air 1-888-508-4406, www.nelsonmotors.com tank. 306-861-4592, Fillmore, SK. 2007 JD 4930, 3202 hours, $155,000. Nelson Motors & Equipment, CONCORD 56’, 12” spacing, Bourgault 3” paired row tips, duals on wings, scraper on 1-888-508-4406, www.nelsonmotors.com each packer wheels, exc. cond., $14,500; 1997 WILLMAR 6400, 3092 hrs., $23,900. 3400 Concord tank, $9500, or both for Nelson Motors & Equipment, $22,000 OBO. 306-861-4592, Fillmore, SK. 1-888-508-4406, www.nelsonmotors.com 2009 SEEDMASTER 60-12, 60’, 12” spac2003 APACHE 859, 90’, 2600 hrs., ing, DS, new manifold, new hoses, vg $72,500. Nelson Motors & Equipment, cond., $68,000 or w/JD 1910 air tank, $115,000. 306-861-4592, Fillmore, SK. 1-888-508-4406, www.nelsonmotors.com 2013 JD 4930, 1700 hours, $299,000. FLEXI-COIL 2320 TBH air tank, double Nelson Motors & Equipment, shoot, excellent condition, $11,500 OBO. 306-861-4592, Fillmore, SK. 1-888-508-4406, www.nelsonmotors.com 2008 JD 4930, 2039 hours, $189,000. 2006 JD 1820, 61’, 12” space, single shoot, Nelson Motors & Equipment, steel packers, new hoses, all dual wheels, excellent cond., $19,500; JD 1900 air tank, 1-888-508-4406, www.nelsonmotors.com single shoot, loading auger, excellent 2010 JD 4930, 1400 hours, $237,900. cond., $22,500 or $39,500 for both. Call Nelson Motors & Equipment, 306-861-4592, Fillmore, SK. 1-888-508-4406, www.nelsonmotors.com 2- 60’ EZEE-ON 7560 Air Drills, 400 1994 PATRIOT 150XL, 3438 hrs., 750 bu. 4000 TBH tanks, var. rate ctrl, new in gal., 70’, JD 4.5L, decent affordable spray- 2007, 2000 ac./year per drill, 3” steel er! $24,800. Call 1-800-667-4515 or visit packers, 8” spacing, 2” paired row openers, excellent for organic farming, $40,000 per www.combineworld.com drill OBO. Charles Cattle Co. Ltd., 2013 JD 4940, 120’, 1500 eng, 380 tires & 306-457-7529, Stoughton, SK. duals on rear, 1200 gal. stainless, all op2010 SEED HAWK, 40’, 12” spacing, liquid tions, $219,000. 306-948-7223, Biggar, SK kit, w/340 bu. JD 1910 cart, $112,000 2014 CASE 4430, $270,000, 2035 engine OBO; Pattison 2100 gal. liquid fert. cart, hours, 120’ boom, AIM, Viper Pro, fan re- $23,500. 306-698-7787, Wolseley, SK. verser, 2 sets of tires, dividers, loaded, 2004 NH SD440 57’, 12” spacing, DS, exc. cond., 306-398-7677, Cutknife, SK. Dutch side band openers, 4” rubber pack2010 JD 4830, 100’ booms, 1000 gal. ers, SC430 NH tank, var. rate, 430 bu., tank, AutoSteer, Swath Pro, AutoBoom St: $49,000. 306-861-0176, Yellow Grass, SK. 021520, $215,000. 1-888-905-7010, Sas- 2010 JD 1830 drill, 61’ 10” spacing, w/430 katoon, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca bu. 1910 grain cart, duals, double shoot, 1998 CASE/IH SPX3185 90’, 2 sets tires $69,000 OBO. 306-552-4905, Eyebrow, SK. Stk: 017817, $79,000. 1-888-905-7010, 2001 JOHN DEERE 1820, 54’, 10” spacing, Saskatoon, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca 3/4” Bourgault knives, 1900 340 bu. cart, 2015 CASE/IH 4440 120’, AIM, Auto- $24,000 OBO. 306-291-9413 Aberdeen, SK Boom, AccuBoom, Pro 700 Stk: 023153 1996 BOURGAULT 5710, S/N AH2458, 40’, $475,000. 1-888-905-7010, Swift Current, 9.8” spacing, single shoot, 3.5” steel packSK. www.redheadequipment.ca ers, Model 4300, 3 compartment, TBH tank, S/N 6717, single 2013 JD 4940 120’, BoomTrac, sect. con- 120/60/120 3/4” knock on openers, $12,000. trol, AutoSteer, 2630 monitor, Stk: 02415, flow, $240,000. 1-888-905-7010, Prince Albert, 306-834-7579, Major, SK. SK. www.redheadequipment.ca 2009 SEED HAWK 72-12 72’, 12” sp., twin pneum. packers, 600 TBT cart, stk: FLOAT TIRES TO fit JD 4940, 850/55R42, wing, $205,000. 888-905-7010, Prince two years old, very good condition, 021477, Albert, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca $18,000. 306-741-7743, Swift Current, SK. 2015 SEED HAWK 84-12 84’ 12” spacing, steel seed and fertilizer knives, Stk: 022334, $352,000. 1-888-905-7010, Sas120' SPRAY-AIR TRIDENT 3600 sprayer, katoon, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca with 1300 gallon tank, $16,000 Cdn. Please 2006 BOURGAULT 5710 40’ 9.8” spacing, call 406-783-5510, Scobey, MT. Email: steel packers, 6200 Stk: 020500, Cart charlie@cahillseeds.com $60,000. www.redheadequipment.ca or 1-888-905-7010, Swift Current, SK. 2012 FLEXI-COIL S68XL 96’ High Clearance, 1350 tank, hyd. drive, RiteHeight FLEXI-COIL 5000 51’, 9”, w/2320, 4” rubboom ctrl, sec. ctrl, 480/80R38 tractor ber packers, in-row liquid phos. $18,500. 306-690-8105, Moose Jaw, SK. lug, $26,000. 306-834-7579, Major, SK.

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2010 SEEDMASTER 72-12 72’, 12” space, JD 1910 air cart, 3-tank metering, Stk: 020958, $132,000. 1-888-905-7010, Swift Current, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca

1996 BOURGAULT 9400 HD chisel plow, 60’, 4-bar harrows, 600 lb. trip shanks, new tires, knock on sweeps, $48,000. 306-834-7579, Major, 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 2008 JOHN DEERE 9530 4WD, 2700 hrs., 800 metrics, powershift, good condition throughout, GPS ready, delivery can be arranged, $198,000 OBO. Call Neil 306-231-8300, Humboldt, SK.

2013 SEED HAWK 60-12 60’, twin wing, semi pneumatic packers, DD, SH 800 TBH, Stk 017840, $335,000. Prince Albert, SK., 1-888-905-7010. redheadequipment.ca 2010 JOHN DEERE 1830 61’, 10” sp, DS dry, Poirier openers, Alpine liquid kit Stk: M5 MM DIESEL TRACTOR, runs good and 023964, $67,500. 1-888-905-7010, Swift has good rubber, $2500. 306-395-2668, or Current, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca Cell: 306-681-7610, Chaplin, SK. 2009 SEED HAWK 66-12 66’, 12” sp., single knife, pneum. pkrs, 30.8 rear tires, Stk: 021475, $205,000. 888-905-7010, Prince Albert, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca 2011 CASE/IH STX 400, 4WD 3085 hrs., 16 spd PS, 710/70 duals at 70%, PTO, 2012 BOURGAULT 3320 QDA 66’, 10” sp., deluxe cab, HID l, 4 hyds, high cap hyd. c/w L6550 tank, MRB, NH3 kit, duals Stk: pump, c/w 16' Degelman 6900 4-way 02317, $295,000. Call 1-888-905-7010, dozer. may c/w JD 2600, JD ATU 200, Saskatoon, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca bubble, excellent, $220,000. 306-365-7659, 2012 BOURGAULT 3320 QDA 66’, 10” sp., Lanigan, SK. mcwildeman@aski.ca c/w L6550 tank, MRB, NH3 kit, duals Stk: 02317, $295,000. Call 1-888-905-7010, Saskatoon, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca

REDUCED PRICE! 1983 JD 4450 MFWD w/Ezee-On FEL 2130 grapple, 15 spd. PS, 3 hyds., 7925 hrs. showing, 14.9-26F, 20.8R32, duals available. 306-283-4747, 306-291-9395. Langham, SK. RETIRED - SELLING: JD 4650, 8650 hrs., 15 speed PS, 3 hyds., 1000 PTO, 20.8Rx38 rear duals, 14Lx16.1 front, tires are in very good condition, 8’ blade, $37,000 OBO. 306-882-2358, Rosetown, SK.

16’ PEELED RAILS, 2-3” $4.50/ea., 125 per bundle; 3-4” $9.50/ea, 100 per bundle; 4-5” $11.50/ea, 75 per bundle. Vermette Wood Preservers, Spruce Home, SK., 3 SISTERS: JD 4000; JD 4010; JD 4020 1-800-667-0094, email: info@vwpltd.com with identical cabs, restoration project website: www.vwpltd.com partially completed. Call or text cell GUARANTEED PRESSURE TREATED fence 306-741-1523, Pennant, SK. posts, lumber slabs and rails. Call Lehner 1988 JD 4650, PS, 3 hyds., Greenlighted, Wood Preservers Ltd., ask for Ron like new rubber, hard to find one better! 306-763-4232, Prince Albert, SK. $36,500. 403-504-9607, Medicine Hat, AB.

2009 SEED HAWK 66-12 66’, 12” sp., single knife, pneum. pkrs, 30.8 rear tires, Stk: 021475, $205,000. 888-905-7010, Prince Albert, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca 2010 CASE/IH ATX700 70’, rubber packers, high float tires, double shoot, Stk: 020407, $94,000. 1-888-905-7010, Swift Current, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca 2006 BOURGAULT 5710 40’ 9.8” spacing, steel packers, 6200 Stk: 020500, Cart 2013 CIH 450HD, 4WD, 1980 hrs., deluxe $60,000. www.redheadequipment.ca or cab, HID's, high capacity hyd., full factory 1-888-905-7010, Swift Current, SK. guidance w/372 receiver and Pro700 monitor, 1000 PTO, 710 metrics, weight pkg., vg 2010 CASE/IH ATX700 70’, rubber pack- cond., $230,000 OBO. Kelvington, SK., ers, high float tires, double shoot, Stk: 306-327-7527, mjf1980@hotmail.ca 020407, $94,000. 1-888-905-7010, Swift Current, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca 2001 MX120 w/loader; 2000 MX135; 2001 2010 JOHN DEERE 1830 61’, 10” sp, DS MX170 w/loader; and 2003 MX255, MFWD dry, Poirier openers, Alpine liquid kit Stk: w/loader. 204-522-6333, Melita, MB. 023964, $67,500. 1-888-905-7010, Swift 1989 CIH 9170, PS, AutoSteer, 8180 hrs., Current, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca $46,000. Located near Minot, ND. Call 2013 SEED HAWK 60-12 60’, twin wing, 306-563-8482. semi pneumatic packers, DD, SH 800 TBH, Stk 017840, $335,000. Prince Albert, SK., 1-888-905-7010. redheadequipment.ca FLEXI-COIL 6000 seeder, 10” spacing, DS, needs some repairs; Also Flexi-Coil 4250 seed tank, as new, always shedded, 2 compartments. Will sell together or separate. Offers. 780-349-2798, Westlock, AB. 2009 SEED HAWK 66’, 12” spacing, single knife, only 1 season on new knives, 600 bu. TBH tank, 30.8 rear tires, always shedded, field ready, $160,000. 780-812-4471, 2012 CIH 500HD, 1915 hrs., 4 remotes, tow cable, luxury cab, red leather heated Bonnyville, AB. seats, 16 spd. PS, 57 GPM hyd. pump, 710 tires, buddy seat, gd cond., $228,000 OBO. Ph/tx Brandon 306-577-5678, Carlyle, SK. MORRIS 7180 AIR tank, new meter body 1990 CASE/IH 9150, Outback AutoSteer & on fert. tank, good hoses & recent loading mapping, 8000 hrs., usually shedded, auger, $5000. 306-276-7788, 306-769-8887 $48,500. 306-567-8614, Davidson, SK. Arborfield, SK. breavie@live.ca 2004 CASE/IH STX 450, quad track, 7065 2008 BOURGAULT 6350, 2 fans, 3 TM, hrs., Cummins, 16 spd. PS, 4 hyd. outlets, plus return line, 30” tracks, exc. cond. $46,000 OBO. Call 306-563-8482. $125,000. 306-861-4592, Fillmore, SK. 2015 JD 1910 TBT air cart. Has 650 duals, hydraulic variable rate, sectional control WANTED: 970 OR 1070 CASE with powercapability, 10” remote hydraulic auger with shift gone. Please call: 306-395-2668, or conveyor flip out. Only did 6000 acres, al- Cell: 306-681-7610, Chaplin, SK. ways shedded, new condition. Rented farm out. $98,000 OBO. Call 204-662-4474, or TRACK UNDERCARRIAGE PARTS for JD, CIH, and Challenger track machines in 204-851-0211, Antler, SK. stock. Bogeys, idlers, bearings, seals, 40’ BOURGAULT 36-42 AIR SEEDER, 8” tracks, factory direct. 1-800-667-4515, spacing, with 3225 tank, QA, on row pack- www.combineworld.com ers, $13,000. 306-567-8614, Davidson, SK. 1996 BOURGAULT 8800, 40’, 8” spacing, single fan, manifolds granular package, sweeps, knock on, front castor wheels, $21,000. 306-834-7579, Major, SK.

2009 SEEDMASTER 6912, expandable to 80’, 300 bu. on frame w/tracks; Bourgault 2015 CIH PUMA 185 MFWD, 1490 hrs., 6550 tank, many extras, CTF ready. 185 HP, CVT, 540/100 PTO, 3PTH, duals, factory warranty, $149,800. 780-206-1234, Barrhead, AB. 1-800-667-4515, www.combineworld.com NH3 CONVERSION KIT/PUMP. Fits 66’ Bourgault air seeder, $13,000. Call Phil 2016 CIH MAXXUM 115 MFWD, 692 Stewart, 780-813-0131, Vermilion, AB. hours, 115 HP, FEL, 540/1000 PTO, 3PTH, excellent condition, $99,800. 1-800-667-4515, www.combineworld.com

2013 JD 9410R, 4 WD, 2100 hrs., power shift PTO, excellent condition, $279,000 OBO. 306-921-6693, Melfort, SK. 2017 JD 6155M: Beautiful loaded demo unit with only 99 hrs! Front fenders. 20/20 PowerQuad Plus w/shuttle lever and 40 km/h trans. 580/70R38 rear, 480/70R28 front tires. Front axle TLS suspension, 3 remotes, 663R loader w/grapple bucket and self leveling. 540/750/1000 RPM rear PTO w/fender controls. Rear TPH w/fender controls, A/C air suspended seat. $144,950 OBO. Call 306-861-2500, Weyburn, SK. kruitenterprises@gmail.com 2017 JD 6175R, H380 loader w/grapple, 85 hrs., IVT, Triple Link, $154,500 USD; 2016 JD 6155R, 640R loader w/grapple, 348 hrs., IVT (50K), Triple Link, AutoTrac $144,500 USD. Call 320-848-2496 or 320-894-6560, www.ms-diversified.com 2013 JD 9410R PS, 1480 hrs., 1000 PTO, high-flow w/5 remotes, leather trim, premium HID lights, 620/70R42’s w/duals, $199,500 USD. www.ms-diversified.com Call 320-848-2496 or 320-894-6560. 2016 JD 9620R, 332 hrs., 800 metrics, hyd. suspension, weight pkg., 1000 PTO, 58 gal. pump, $319,500 USD. Call 320-848-2496 or 320-894-6560, or visit www.ms-diversified.com BOOK NORCAN SOYBEANS Common #1 so you keep more green. Buy a bigger JD with the savings! Early discounts. Norcan Seeds at 204-372-6552, Fisher Branch MB.

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2014 CHALLENGER MT765D, 620 hrs., 3502 HP, Trimble Autopilot, 18” tracks, PTO, 3PTH, $219,800. 1-800-667-4515, BREAKING DISCS: KEWANEE, 15’ and www.combineworld.com 12’; Rome 12’; Towner 16-18’; Wishek 18’ and 30’. 1-866-938-8537.

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7 SERIES MORRIS, brand new HoneyBee dead rod, needs shovels, $3500. Willing to 2003 JD 9520 4WD, 7404 hrs., 450 HP, 4 trade for smaller 7 series Morris cultivator. hyds., PTO, AutoTrac ready, excellent cond., $170,000. 780-618-7377, St. Isidore, AB. 306-460-9027, Flaxcombe, SK.

2005 JD 7220, IVT trans., 3 PTH, 741 loader/grapple; JD 7710, FWD, LHR, 3 MORTGAGE INVESTORS WANTED: Earn PTH, JD 740 loader/grapple available. 8-15% per annum, investing in first and 780-674-5516, 780-305-7152 Barrhead AB second mortgages. All investments secured by Canadian farmland with interest paid monthly. Call 888-393-8686, visit website: http://www.farmlender.ca/investors/ 1998 NH 9882, 4 WD, 6151 hrs., 425 HP, info@farmlender.ca Brampton, ON. new 20.8 triples, good condition, $90,000 OBO. 306-921-6693, Melfort, SK. 2004 NH TJ375, 4 WD, 3980 hrs., deluxe cab, Goodyear 710/70R42 tires at 70%, 55GPM, 4 remotes, standard trans., HID lights, Outback AutoSteer w/STX monitor, always shedded, exc. cond., $152,000 OBO. 306-644-4703, Loreburn, SK.

VERSATILE 550 (2015), 127 hrs., hi-flow hyds., 800/38’s, weights, $349,900; Versatile 450 (2016), 225 hrs., hi-flow hyds., 800/38’s, $319,900; Versatile 375 (2009), 2670 hrs., powershift, 710/38’s, BLOCKED & SEASONED PINE FIREWOOD: $189,900. 204-526-7671, Holland, MB. Bags $90. Delivery available. Vermette 1984 VERS. 875 4WD, w/Atom Jet hyd. Wood Preservers, Spruce Home, SK. kit, $27,000. A.E. Chicoine Farm Equip- 1-800-667-0094, email: info@vwpltd.com Website: www.vwpltd.com ment Ltd., 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK. WANTED: 875 or 895 Versatile tractor in SEASONED SPRUCE SLAB firewood, one good running condition. 306-446-0164 cord bundles, $99, half cord bundles, $65. Volume discounts. Call V&R Sawing, (H), 306-481-4701 (C), North Battleford SK 306-232-5488, Rosthern, SK.

2000 JD 9400, 425 HP, 12 spd. powershift, EZ-Steer 4 hyd. outlets, plus return line, new hyd. pump (48 GPM), 8 new tires, 710/70R38, mint cond., $105,000. 306-861-4592, Fillmore, SK.

FOR SALE: 60' Excel Land Roller with 5 plex rollers, great for following the land contour. Like new condition, $60,000. Please call 306-276-7788, or 306-769-8887. Email: breavie@live.ca Arborfield, SK.

2011 JD 9430, 3000 hrs., 710x42 Firestones, 18 spd. PS, Active Seat, rubber 70%, exc. cond., $225,000 OBO. Charles Cattle Co. Ltd. 306-457-7529, Stoughton.

430 FARM AID MIXER wagon with poly liner, new cylinders and new unloading conveyor, exc. cond., shedded, reasonably priced. 204-981-7315, Marquette, MB. 41’ JD CULTIVATOR, with 1500 gal. NH3 tank, $12,500. Call 306-963-7724 or 306-963-7880. Imperial, SK.

CHEAP BULK BIRCH FIREWOOD: $160/cord, split & dry, 14-16” length, 1/2 ton short box $80, 1/2 ton longbox, $100. Large orders welcome. We do not deliver. 306-961-3349, Prince Albert, SK.

BUYING FINISHED BISON. Call or text Harmony Natural Bison, 306-736-3454,SE Sask. BISON WANTED - Canadian Prairie Bison is looking to contract grain finished bison, as well as calves and yearlings for growing markets. Contact Roger Provencher at 306-468-2316, roger@cdnbison.com

NORTHFORK- INDUSTRY LEADER for over 15 years, is looking for finished Bison, grain or grass fed. “If you have them, we want them.” Make your final call with Northfork for pricing! Guaranteed prompt payment! 514-643-4447, Winnipeg, MB. WANT TO PURCHASE cull bison bulls and cows, $5/lb. HHW. Finished beef steers and heifers for slaughter. We are also buying compromised cattle that can’t make a long trip. Oak Ridge Meats, McCreary, 204-835-2365, 204-476-0147. 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.

NILSSON BROS INC. buying finished bison on the rail, also cull cows at Lacombe, AB. For winter delivery and beyond. Smaller groups welcome. Fair, competitive and asBLOCKED SEASONED JACK Pine firewood sured payment. Contact Richard Bintner and wood chips for sale. Lehner Wood Pre- 306-873-3184. servers Ltd., 306-763-4232, Prince Albert, LOOKING FOR ALL classes of bison from SK. Will deliver. Self-unloading trailer. calves, yearlings, cows and herd bulls. Phone Kevin at 306-539-4090 (cell) or 306-429-2029, Glenavon, SK. WANTED: JD 540A line skidder, parts ma- 20 - 2016 PLAINS Bison females. Average chine or good cond. Call 780-349-6262, or weight December 13th, 749 lbs. $3250 Cell: 780-868-3361, Westlock, AB. each. Call 306-441-1408, Meota, SK. COMPLETE BISON COW herd dispersal Productive herd, culled annually, 125 NEW AND USED generators, all sizes from cows, 50 yearling heifers. Royal Black Bi5 kw to 3000 kw, gas, LPG or diesel. Phone son Ranch Inc. 306-441-7128, Paynton, SK for availability and prices. Many used in stock. 204-643-5441, Fraserwood, MB. 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 The Icynene www.elkvalleyranches.com ®

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FLAX STRAW BUNCHER and land levelers. Building now. Place orders and don’t delay! DRILL STEM FOR SALE: 2-3/8” & 2-7/8” Also, selling a Case 400 tractor with FEL. available. 306-768-8555, Carrot River, SK. 306-957-4279, Odessa, SK. ODESSA ROCKPICKER SALES: New Degelman equipment, land rollers, Strawmaster, rockpickers, protill, dozer blades. 8” to 6” MAINLINE; 6 - 5”x5” wheelines; Bauer 1160’ w/4.5” hard hose reel; Also 306-957-4403, 306-536-5097, Odessa, SK. Reinke 985’ pivot, refurbished. Call for 7100 JD CORN PLANTER, 12 row, 24” pricing, 306-858-7351, Lucky Lake, SK. spacing, 3 point hitch, good shape. 306-236-5891, Meadow Lake, SK. BLUE WATER IRRIGATION DEV. LTD. pivots, lateral, minigators, pump We know that farming is enough of a gamble Reinke used mainline, new Bauer travelers so if you want to sell it fast place your ad in the and dealer. 25 experience. 306-858-7351, Manitoba Co-operator classifieds. It’s a Sure Lucky Lake, yrs. SK. www.philsirrigation.ca Thing. Call our toll-free number today. We have friendly staff ready to help. 1-800-667-7770. WESTERN IRRIGATION: CADMAN Dealer. We BUY and SELL traveling guns, pumps, pipes, etc.; EcoSmart water purification systems, no salt, no chemicals; Large supVERSATILE 800 or 835 in good condi- ply of good used buyback centre pivots at low prices. 306-867-9461, 306-867-7037, tion wanted! 204-247-0211, Roblin, MB. Outlook, SK. derdallreg@hotmail.com WANTED: Older and newer tractors, in running condition or for parts. Goods Used T AND L 12-tower 240 acre pivot, 403-362-9211, Bassano, AB. Tractor Parts, 1-877-564-8734. WANTED: USED, BURNT, old or ugly trac- PUMP MOTORS, propane & diesel, wheel tors. Newer models too! Smith’s Tractor moves, all sizes of alum. pipe. Call Dennis to discuss your needs! 403-308-1400, Wrecking, 1-888-676-4847. Taber, AB. WANTED: JD 9660 Combine; 8’ metal break; Rubber tired hoe. 306-304-1959, Meadow Lake, SK. WANTED: 9030E OR 9030 bi-directional tractor. 403-937-2123, Walsh, AB.

LOOKING FOR: Edwards hoe drill model 912 or 812; Hydraulic pump for 7020 Allis tractor; Sprayer slide-in truck w/booms. 2014 JD 8370R MFWD, 370+ HP, front Call 403-650-8369. axle/cab susp., 3PTH, PTO, IVT trans., diff lock, front/rear weights, excellent cond., WANTED: JD 540A line skidder, parts ma$289,000. Call 1-800-667-4515 or visit chine or good cond; 4-5’ skid steer mount, hyd. drive, rototiller. Call 780-349-6262, www.combineworld.com or cell: 780-868-3361, Westlock, AB. JOHN DEERE 2130 yard tractor, all new rubber all around, open station, $8500. 306-726-8137, Cupar, SK. Round up the cash! Advertise your unwant- MULCHING- TREES, BRUSH, Stumps. ed equipment in the Manitoba Co-operator Call today 306-933-2950. Visit us at: www.maverickconstruction.ca classifieds.

SPRUCE FOR SALE!! Beautiful locally grown trees. Plan ahead and renew your shelterbelt or landscape a new yardsite, get the year round protection you need. We sell on farm near Didsbury, AB. Also can deliver in Western Canada. 6 - 12’ spruce available. Now taking spring orders while supplies last. Phone 403-586-8733 or visit: www.didsburysprucefarms.com

10 - 2016 GRASSFED BISON HEIFERS: Average weight (Nov/17) 820 lbs., Sire by XY BISON bull from CWA Show & Sale, $3500. 306-867-0035, Conquest, SK.

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2006 MCCORMICK MTX 150 and 2004 MTX 140 with loader. Both low hours. Call STEVE’S TRACTOR REBUILDER special- 204-522-6333, Melita, MB. izing in rebuilding JD tractors. Want Series 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 7000s to rebuild or for 1979 UNIMOG 406 Case MB4-94, 1400 parts. pay top $$. Now selling JD parts. hrs, 5600 mi, 20 spd. trans., disc brakes, front & rear 540-1000 PTO, high volume 204-466-2927, 204-871-5170, Austin, MB. hyds., c/w Schmidt VF3C snowblower 2004 JOHN DEERE 9420, 24 speed, w/840 hrs. on OM352A turbo, 1600 620/70R42 duals, 5 hydraulics w/return, tons/hr; Schmidt angled snowplow; integrated AutoSteer, 4092 hrs., $145,000 Schmidt loader bucket; Case Extend-aOBO. 204-572-7999, Grandview, MB. hoe; and Case dozer blade. Will separate. UTILITY TRACTORS: John Deere 6200, 2 Everything works great, $55,000 OBO WD, open station with loader; JD 5524, complete. Call 204-748-2454, Virden, MB. MFWD w/loader. 204-522-6333 Melita MB JOHN DEERE 4650, 160 HP, 5200 original hrs., 20.8x38 duals, insides near new, very LEON 707 FRONT END LOADER, with 6’ clean solid tractor. Low hour value at bucket, $1750. Call 306-395-2668, or Cell: $25,000. 204-729-5162, Brandon, MB. 306-681-7610, Chaplin, SK. JD 8760, 7700 hrs., rebuilt eng., good rubber, shedded, $60,000 OBO; JD 787 grain LEON 700 FRONT END LOADER, with QA 7’ bucket, with mounts off 90 series tank $5500 OBO. 431-234-3118, Fertile SK Case tractor; 4 like new Blizzak winter 2009 JOHN DEERE 9430, 4WD, 425 HP, 24 tires, 245-70-17, Call 780-764-2152, or spd., 4 hyds., 710/70R42 duals, 4300 hrs., cell 780-718-0746, Hilliard, AB. original owner, nice condition, asking $175,000. 306-725-4286, Bulyea, SK. 2011 JD 9530T, 18 spd. PS, 36” tracks, 4 hyds. plus return line, front weights, end SUNFLOWER HARVEST SYSTEMS. Call idler weights, AutoTrac ready, mint cond., for literature. 1-800-735-5848. Lucke Mfg., www.luckemanufacturing.com $185,000. 306-861-4592, Fillmore, SK.

2012 JD 9560R, duals, PTO, 2250 hrs., CIH 9380, 400 HP, 5400 hrs., 4 re- $360,900. Nelson Motors & Equipment, 2017 DEMO 80’ Degelman landroller. 1998 motes, aux. hyd. motor, triples, dry Odessa Rockpicker Sales, 306-957-4403 or weights front and back, $83,500. 1-888-508-4406, www.nelsonmotors.com 306-536-5097, Odessa, SK. 2010 JD 9430, duals, 2775 hrs., $258,000. 306-423-5476, Domremy, SK. Nelson Motors & Equipment, 2015 CASE 580 QT, 1029 hrs., full load, 1-888-508-4406, www.nelsonmotors.com ext. warranty, PTO, eng. brake, $420,000 2015 JD 9620R, duals, PTO, 814 hrs., 2006 JD 1780 planter, 12 row, 30" spacing, OBO. 403-575-5491, Coronation, AB. $510,000. Nelson Motors & Equipment, vacuum tanks with liquid fertilizer, and row 1-888-508-4406, www.nelsonmotors.com 2016 CASE/IH STX 420, 4WD, 710/R42 cleaners. Good condition, $35,000 Cdn. OBO. 406-783-5510, Scobey, MT. Email: Firestones, full AutoSteer, PTO, high ca- 2013 JD 7200R MFWD, IVT, 3000 hrs., pacity pump, 4 remotes, full LED light pkg. charlie@cahillseeds.com Nelson Motors & Equipment, and deluxe cab, field ready, 410 hrs., $177,900. 1-888-508-4406, www.nelsonmotors.com 7200 MAX EMERGE II JD Planter, 12 row, $350,000. 403-901-5390, Strathmore, AB. 2014 JOHN DEERE 7290R MFWD, IVT, 30" spacing. Dry fertilizer boxes w/3 PTH & duals, 2070 hours, $272,500. Call Nelson row cleaners, $18,000 Cdn OBO. Scobey, Motors & Equipment, 1-888-508-4406, MT. 406-783-5510 charlie@cahillseeds.com STEIGER TRACTOR PARTS. New and www.nelsonmotors.com 40’ PACKERS w/10” spacing, off 8810 used, from radiator to drawpin, 1969 to 2012 JD 9560R, duals, PTO, 3007 hrs., Bourgault cultivator, asking $6500. 1999. Give us a call 1-800-982-1769 or $349,900. Nelson Motors & Equipment, www.bigtractorparts.com 204-745-6231, Carman, MB. 1-888-508-4406, www.nelsonmotors.com JOHN DEERE 7000 8-row corn planter, 1998 STEIGER 9390, 4WD, S/N 2012 JD 9560R, duals, PTO, 3007 hrs., $4500. 306-768-7726, Carrot River, SK. JEE0072255, Cummins N14, 425 HP, stan- $354,900. Nelson Motors & Equipment, dard, Trimble 500, EZ Steer, 4 hyds., aux 1-888-508-4406, www.nelsonmotors.com hyd. return, 710/70R38 at 65%, front and rear suitcase weights, 4575 hrs., $89,500. 1993 JD 8870, 7305 hrs., 20.8x42 Firestone radials, LED lights all around, 12 306-834-7579, Major, SK. speed, asking $65,000. 306-989-4332, GAUGE WHEEL cell: 306-960-2160, Paddockwood, SK.

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Sale will feature: Herd dispersal of 100 mainly black cows few reds consisting of 40 2nd and 3rd calving cows 40 - 4th - 6th calving cows 20 - 7th to 8th bred black start March 15 full vaccinate program. Herd dispersal of 100 SIM + angus cows consisting of 70 black and 30 red. Majority are 2nd to 4th calving cows bred simmental start March 15. (2 excellent herd dispersals of young bred cows you don’t want to miss this sale) 100 bred cows from other consigners. “Where Buyers & Sellers Meet” To Consign or for more information call: 204-694-8328 Mike

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MAR MAC FARMS would like to personally invite you to their annual Bull & Commercial Female sale, Wednesday March 7th, 2018 on the farm, Brandon, MB. Offering: Red Angus, Black Angus & Simmental bulls (yearling and long yearlings) and Commercial bred & open females. Only the top 1/3 of our bull crop sells. Customer service is a top priority and we look forward to working with you! Bulls are semen tested, free delivery and ready to go to work. Call Mar Mac Farms 204-728-3058 or view at: www.marmacfarms.net

100 BLACK ANGUS heifers, bred to registered Black Angus bulls. Can winter and calve out. 306-322-7905, Archerwill, SK. BLACK ANGUS BULLS, call 587-991-9526, Sherwood Park, AB. Pedigree, performance & ration data at: www.hahnangus.com

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VIDEOS: WWW.DKFANGUS.CA Select now. Get later. Great selection. Superior quality. DKF Red And Black Angus bulls at DKF Ranch, anytime. Gladmar, SK. Scott Fettes 306-815-7023; Dwayne 306-969-4506.

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www.buyagro.com (PL#116061) 2 YEAR OLD & yearling bulls for sale, cow & heifer bulls available. Correct and growthy, semen tested, ready to go. 780-853-3384, 780-853-2275, Vermilion, AB. 2 YEAR OLD Angus Bulls, commercially oriented bulls built and selected for their environment. 306-577-9141, Wawota, SK. gbtangus@sasktel.net www.gbtangus.com

“MUSCLE UP” at Stephen Charolais Bull Sale with guests DRD and Bar H Charolais, Friday, Feb. 16th, Whitewood, Livestock Sales, SK. On offer 47 two year old and yearling Full French, French Influence, purebred and Red Factor bulls. View catalogue online at: bylivestock.com NORDAL LIMOUSIN & ANGUS 2018 Bull Broadcast by: DVAuction.com or call Kelly Sale, Feb. 15th, Saskatoon Livestock Sales Stephen 306-435-7383. Saskatoon, SK. Offering 60 Black & Red Angus 2 year old bulls, low birth weights, WHITECAP/ROSSO CHAROLAIS and performance & maternal combinations Howe Red Angus 28th Annual Bull available. Please contact Rob Garner at Sale. April 4th, 2018, 1:00PM at Howe 306-946-7946, Simpson, SK. Videos online farm, 8 miles South of Moose Jaw, on #2 at: www.cattlevids.ca or www.dlms.ca Hwy, 1.5 miles East on Baildon grid. SellCatalogue & info: nordallimousin.com ing 50 two year old Charolais and 25 yearling Charolais, plus 45 yearling and 2 year RED & BLACK Purebred yearling bulls, old Red Angus. Contact Darwin Contact Troy at L - Dee Stock Farms, 306-690-8916, Kelly 306-693-2163 or 306-867-7719, Glenside, SK. Mike 306-631-8779. View catalogue and BRED HEIFERS due to calve in April, bred video at: www.howefarm.ca to easy calving Angus bulls, preg checked. 306-287-3900, 306-287-8006, Englefeld, SK. www.skinnerfarms.ca GALLOWAY BULL SALE: March 5 to 8th. RED ANGUS BULLS, two year olds, se- Russel Horvey, 403-749-2780, Delburne men tested, guaranteed breeders. Delivery AB, View on-line at: bigdealgalloways.com available. 306-287-3900, 306-287-8006, Englefeld, SK. www.skinnerfarms.ca Do you want to target Manitoba farmers? DOUBLE BAR D FARMS “Best of Both Place your ad in the Manitoba Co-operator. Worlds” Simmental & Simm/Angus Manitoba’s best-read farm publication. Bull Sale, Tuesday February 27th, 1:00 PM at the farm in Grenfell, SK. 140 head sell including Fullbloods, Red & Black and Simm-Angus bulls selected from one of the largest herds in Canada. For more information contact Ken at 306-697-7204 or T Bar C Cattle Co. at 403-363-9973. Online catalogue at www.doublebardfarms.com or visit: www.buyagro.com. PL#116061 RED ANGUS BULLS on moderate growing ration, performance info available. Valleyhills Angus, Glaslyn, SK. Adrian or Brian and Elaine Edwards, 306-441-0946, 306-342-4407, www.valleyhillsangus.com

PUREBRED BLACK AND RED Angus bulls. We have a good selection of 2 yr. old bulls for sale. Check out our catalogue online at www.reddiamondfarm.com Semen tested, guaranteed and delivered. Call Michael Becker, 204-348-2464, Whitemouth, MB. REG. RED ANGUS bulls, calving ease, good weights, no creep feed, quiet. LitOSSAWA ANGUS, MARQUETTE, MB. weaning has for sale yearling and 2 year old bulls tle de Ranch, 306-845-2406, Turtleford, SK and open yearling heifers. Call HOWE RED ANGUS & Whitecap/Rosso 204-375-6658 or 204-383-0703. Charolais 28th Annual Bull Sale. April BLACK ANGUS BULLS YEARLINGS & 4th, 2018, 1:00PM at Howe farm, 8 miles Long Yearlings, some Heifer Bulls, semen South of Moose Jaw on #2 Hwy, 1.5 miles tested & performance records avail. Please East on Baildon grid. Selling 45 yearling Call Don Guilford, Hereford Ranch and 2 year old Red Angus; 50 two year old Charolais and 25 yearling Charolais. Con204-873-2430, Clearwater, MB. tact Darwin 306-690-8916, Kelly REGISTERED BLACK ANGUS bulls: 2 306-693-2163 or Mike 306-631-8779. year olds and 1 year olds w/moderate BW Catalogue online at: www.howefarm.ca on home test. Semen tested. Delivered within 200 kms. Call Holloway Angus, Souris MB., 204-741-0070 or 204-483-3622. POLLED PUREBRED CHAROLAIS bulls. We (10) 2 YEAR OLD BLACK ANGUS bulls, se- have a good selection of 2 yr. old bulls for men tested, guaranteed breeders. High sale. Check out our catalogue online at quality. Reasonably priced. B/B Duncan, www.reddiamondfarm.com Semen tested, Cromer, MB. Please call 204-556-2342, guaranteed and delivered. Call Michael 204-748-2911 or 204-851-0306. Becker, 204-348-2464, Whitemouth, MB.

SOUTH VIEW RANCH has Black and Red Angus coming 2-year-old bulls for sale. REGISTERED CHAROLAIS COWS, due to Good selection. Call Shane 306-869-8074 calve in spring; Also feeder calves and bulls. Call Jack 204-526-2857, Holland, MB or Keith 306-454-2730. Ceylon, SK. PUREBRED CHAROLAIS VIDEOS: WWW.DKFANGUS.CA Select REGISTERED now. Get later. Great selection. Superior bulls: 40+ yearling and 5 coming 2 year olds, for sale by private treaty. Belmont, quality. DKF Red And Black Angus bulls at DKF Ranch, anytime. Gladmar, SK. MB. Brad 204-537-2367 or 204-523-0062 Scott Fettes 306-815-7023; Dwayne www.clinecattlecompany.ca 306-969-4506. CATTLEMEN! SPRING IS JUST around NORDAL LIMOUSIN & ANGUS 2018 Bull the corner. It’s time to think about your Sale, Feb. 15th, Saskatoon Livestock Sales spring breeding needs. Again this year we Saskatoon, SK. Offering 60 Black & Red have an excellent selection of registered Angus 2 year old bulls, low birth weights, Charolais bulls. On offer are 18 2-year olds performance & maternal combinations and 30 yearlings. Both red and white. All available. Please contact Rob Garner at sold by private treaty. Shop early for best 306-946-7946, Simpson, SK. Videos online selection. A small deposit will hold until at: www.cattlevids.ca or www.dlms.ca spring delivery. Visit on the web at www.defoortstockfarm.com or call Gord or Catalogue & info: nordallimousin.com Sue at 204-743-2109, Cypress River, MB. RED & BLACK Purebred yearling bulls, Contact Troy at L - Dee Stock Farms, PUREBRED CHAROLAIS BULLS for sale. Polled and horned. Some red. 40+ bulls to 306-867-7719, Glenside, SK. choose from. Over 30 yrs. in the Charolais SELLING: BLACK ANGUS BULLS. Wayside business. Wilf Neilson, Cougar Hill Ranch, Angus, Henry and Bernie Jungwirth, 204-732-2663, Toutes Aides, MB. (North 306-256-3607, Cudworth, SK. of Ste Rose). BLACK ANGUS BULLS, two year olds, semen tested, guaranteed breeders. Delivery available. 306-287-3900, 306-287-8006, Englefeld, SK. www.skinnerfarms.ca

(3) COMING TWO-YEAR-OLD PUREBRED Polled Registered Bulls, born April and May. Bluegrass, Solomon, & Monarch breeding. Will be easy calving. Good dispositions. Raised on grass and hay (no BRED HEIFERS due to calve in April, bred grain). Semen tested and guaranteed. 34 to easy calving Angus bulls, preg checked. years in purebreds. K.E.H Charolais, Keith 306-287-3900, 306-287-8006, Englefeld, Hagan, 204-748-1024, Virden, MB. SK. www.skinnerfarms.ca COMING 2 YR. old polled PB Charolais JP CATTLE CO. with guests Stewart bulls, some red factor. Call Kings Polled Cattle Co. Annual Angus & Simmental Charolais, 306-435-7116, Rocanville, SK. Bull & Female Sale Thursday March 1st, 2018 at 1:00PM on the farm, McAuley, MB. BECK McCOY BULL SALE, Wednesday, Selling: 90 Simmental & Angus bulls, as February 28, 2018 at 2:00 PM, Beck Farms, well as 70 commercial bred heifers. For Milestone, SK. 92 Charolais and Heremore information or a catalogue contact ford bulls on offer. Wade 306-436-7458 Glenn 204-851 5669, Eric 306-434 8567, or Chad 306-436-7300. Catalogue online Brent 204-773 2356 or T Bar C Cattle Co. at: www.mccoycattle.com 306-220-5006. View the catalogue online at: www.buyagro.com. Watch and bid on- 13th ANNUAL HEJ Charolais Bull Sale, line at: www.dlms.ca (PL#116061) Friday February 23, 2018, 1:00PM at the Innisfail Auction Market. Offering 60 Red BLACK ANGUS BULLS on moderate grow- Factor, Black & White bulls. All bulls are ing ration, performance info available. Val- vet inspected and semen tested. Contact leyhills Angus, Glaslyn, SK. Adrian or Brian the Rasmussen’s 403-227-2824 or T Bar C and Elaine Edwards, 306-441-0946, Cattle Co. 306-220-5006. For a catalogue 306-342-4407, www.valleyhillsangus.com or more information. View the catalogue PUREBRED BLACK ANGUS long yearling online at: www.buyagro.com bulls, replacement heifers, AI service. TAN, WHITE & RED Charolais Bulls, yearMeadow Ridge Enterprises, 306-373-9140 lings and 2 year olds, Wheatheart Charoor 306-270-6628, Saskatoon, SK. lais, 306-882-6444, or cell 306-831-9369, Rosetown, 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

18TH ANNUAL SASKATOON Gelbvieh Bull and Female Sale, Saturday, March 17, 2018, Saskatoon Livestock Sales. Pre-sale viewing and customer appreciation Friday, March 16, 2018. Gelbvieh bulls add pounds at weaning, feed efficiency, and superior maternal strength. Selling 35 stout polled red and black yearling PB and balancer Gelbvieh bulls and select females. Also new this year selling a select group of Angus bulls. Sale can be viewed online via DLMS. For more info. and catalogue: Darcy 306-865-2929 or 306-865-7859, or Darrell 780-581-0077, www.gelbviehworld.com or sales consultant Kirk Hurlburt 306-222-8210. www.stonegatefarms.ca

BLUE SKY CHAROLAIS offering: 2 year old bulls, semen tested. March 5th at 1:00 PM, Balog Auction Mart, Lethbridge, AB. We also have 40 yearling for sale at the ranch. Call John 306-672-6694 or Balog’s at 403-320-1980, www.balogauction.com

COYOTE FLATS 3rd Annual Bull Sale, Monday, March 5th 1:00PM at the farm, Coaldale, AB. 45 two year olds & 35 yearling Charolais bulls plus 40 Simmental cross Angus heifers with Charcross calves at side. Catalogue and videos online at: www.coyoteflats.ca internet bidding at: PUREBRED RED AND BLACK Angus bulls. DLMS.ca Call Mark Lohues 403-634-2989. We have a good selection of 2 yr. old bulls for sale. Check out our catalogue online at LEGACY CHAROLAIS with guest Bob www.reddiamondfarm.com Semen tested, Charolais Bull Sale, Sunday March 4th guaranteed and delivered. Call Michael at the farm, Botha, AB. 65 yearling bulls Becker, 204-348-2464, Whitemouth, MB. with free delivery in Western Canada. Internet bidding available at: DLMS.ca RED ANGUS PUREBRED 2 year old bulls. For info call Troy & Dianna Walgenbach Contact DBM Angus Farms, Holland, MB., 403-742-4265 or Bob Burla 250-517-8521 Brian 204-526-0942, David 204-723-0288. View the catalogue and videos online at: Online catalogue: www.dbmangusfarms.ca bylivestock.com RED ANGUS BULLS: Pedigree, performance COMING YEAR OLD Charolais bulls for & ration data at: www.hahnangus.com. Call sale, wintering available. Call LVV Ranch 587-991-9526. Sherwood Park, AB. Forestburg, AB. 780-582-2254.

SQUARE D BULLS FOR SALE: 2 year olds, fall & spring yearlings. Quiet, performance and semen tested. Delivery can be arranged. Group of young females to calve in March. Please contact Jim Duke at 306-538-4556, 306-736-7921, Langbank, SK. Email: square.d@sasktel.net Website: square-dpolledherefords.com

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.

POLLED LIMOUSIN BULLS Yearling and 2 year old bulls for sale by Private Treaty. Harvey Tedford 306-634-8536 or Darryl Tedford 306-634-4621, Estevan, SK. hdtedford@sasktel.net circletlimousin.com GOOD SELECTION OF stout red and black Limousin bulls with good growth, dispositions, calving ease. Qually-T Limousin, Rose Valley, SK. Call 306-322-7563 or 306-322-7554. NORDAL LIMOUSIN & ANGUS 2018 Bull Sale, Feb. 15th, Saskatoon Livestock Sales Saskatoon, SK. Offering 25 polled Red & Black 2 year old Limousin bulls. Contact Rob Garner 306-946-7946, Simpson, SK. Videos online at: www.cattlevids.ca or also www.dlms.ca Catalogue & info at: nordallimousin.com

RED POLL BULLS: Thank you to all our buyers - recent and former. Due to health issues, 2018 will be our last year offering bulls. A limited number of yearling and 2-year-olds are available. Larry and Linda Fleming 780-892-3447, Wabamun, AB.

TWIN BRIDGE FARMS and Twin View Livestock 7th Gelbvieh Bull Sale, Monday, March 12th, 2018, 1:00 PM at the Silver Sage Community Corral in Brooks, AB. Selling 45 yearling Gelbvieh bulls. Red and black genetics on offer. Guest consignor Keriness Cattle Co. For information contact: Ron and Carol Birch 403-792-2123, Aaron Birch 403-485-5518, or Don Savage Auctions 403-948-3520. View catalogue online at www.donsavageauctions.com Sale will be broadcast on Live Auctions.TV

4TH ANNUAL JEANS & GENETICS Simmental Bull Sale, Tuesday February 13, 2018, 1:00 PM at the Ponoka Ag Events Centre in Ponoka, AB. Offering a great selection of Red, Black, Fullblood, and Fleckvieh Simmental bulls. For a catalogue or more info., contact T Bar C Cattle Co. at 306-220-5006. To view the catalogue online, visit us at www.buyagro.com. Watch and bid online at www.dlms.ca

ASHWORTH FARM AND RANCH 15th Annual Bull Sale, Monday, March 5th, 1 PM at the farm. 8 miles South of Oungre, SK. Hwy. #35, 2-1/2 miles East. Offering 80 Red and Black Simmental bulls and Simm/Angus cross bulls. For catalogue or more information call Kelly Ashworth 306-456-2749, 306-861-2013 or Kyle at 306-861-9352. View catalogue on-line at: www.bouchardlivestock.com

GELBVIEH BULLS Reg. 2 yr. old and yearling polled bulls from our 39 year breeding PHEASANTDALE CATTLE COMPANY program. Reds and blacks. 780-672-9950, 14th Annual Bull and Female Sale, Thursday March 1st, 1:00PM at the ranch, Camrose, AB. gwinder21@gmail.com 22 kms east of Balcarres, SK. Offering 70 Red & Black PB and FB Simmental bulls, yearlings and extra age bulls, all polled. 10 open PB Simmental heifers. For more inFOR SALE: POLLED HEREFORD Bulls formation call Lee Stilborn 306-335-7553, Yearlings & Long Yearlings, semen tested or 306-335-2828. View catalogue online & performance records avail. Call Don at: www.bohrson.com Watch and bid onGuilford, Hereford Ranch, 204-873-2430, line at: www.dlms.ca Clearwater, MB.

TOP QUALITY PB Red Factor 2 year old bulls, good disposition, great hair coats, guaranteed breeders, reasonably priced. Down payment will hold until spring; Dark red yearling bulls, off Crossroads Degree. Green Spruce Simmental, 306-467-4975, 306-467-7912, Duck Lake, SK. BLACK 2 YEAR OLD’s; Also Red, Black and fullblood yearling bulls. Moderate birth weights, excellent temperaments. All bulls sold private treaty. Call Bill or Virginia Peters, 306-237-9506, Perdue, SK.

IN PURSUIT OF PERFECTION Bull Sale March 8th, 2018 at 1:00PM, Spring Creek Ranch, Moosomin, SK. Selling 100 Red and Black Simmentals, Red and Black Angus & Simmental/Angus bulls. Volume & loyalty customer discounts. For more information or a catalogue contact Brian McCarthy 306-435-7527 or T Bar C Cattle Co. BRAUN RANCH Horned Hereford Bull Sale. 306-220-5006. View the catalogue online March 9, 1:00PM at the ranch, Simmie, SK. at: www.buyagro.com Watch and bid on20 two year olds bulls, 30 yearling bulls, 5 line at: www.dlms.ca (PL#116061). purebred open heifers, 25 commercial open heifers. View catalogue and sale 18TH ANNUAL R PLUS Simmentals Bull videos on-line at: www.braunranch.com Sale, Sunday March 4, 2018 1:00PM at the farm near Estevan, SK. Offering 100 indusContact Craig Braun at 306-297-2132. try leading yearling and two year old bulls. We know that farming is enough of a gamble For more info. or a catalogue contact Marso if you want to sell it fast place your ad in the lin 306-421-2470 or T Bar C Cattle Co. Manitoba Co-operator classifieds. It’s a Sure 306-220-5006. View the catalogue online Thing. Call our toll-free number today. We have at: www.buyagro.com Watch and bid online at: www.dlms.ca (PL#116061). friendly staff ready to help. 1-800-667-7770.

COZY CAPS! Ear protection for newborn calves! 306-739-0020, Wawota, SK. Email cozycaps@outlook.com

400 REPLACEMENT QUALITY heifers: 800 lbs. by mid-March, You pick. Can feed until grass time. Will finance feed and cattle until they go. Trucking available. No TBA implants/ balance growing rations/ complete vaccination program. Not asking DIAMOND M RANCH 7th Annual Bull a fortune for these heifers, just a premium Sale, Sunday, February 11, 2018 at the over market. Phone Blaine 306-621-9751 ranch west of Estevan. Selling 60 coming or Steve 306-621-2522, Yorkton, SK. two year old Simmental & Simm./Angus bulls, as well as 40 commercial heifers. All 100 BLACK ANGUS 3rd and 4th calvers; bulls are semen tested and guaranteed. 250 Black & Red Angus 2nd calvers. Swift For more information or a catalogue con- Current, SK. 306-773-1049, 306-741-6513. tact Jordan Mantei 306-421-1915 or T Bar C Cattle Co. 306-220-5006. View the cata- CATTLEMENS FINANCIAL CORP. Programs logue online at www.buyagro.com. Watch for cow/calf operators and feedlots, proceeds as you sell and equity draws. & bid online at www.dlms.ca PL#116061 780-448-0033 or www.cattlefinance.com CANADIAN CENTRAL SIMMENTAL & Angus Bull & Female Sale, Monday TOP QUALITY HOME raised, preg. checked March 5th, 1:00PM at Winnipeg Livestock bred heifers. Vaccinated, Ivomec, bred to Sales, Winnipeg, MB. Offering 45 Simmen- calving ease Black and Red Angus Bulls. tal & Black Angus yearlings & two year old Start calving mid March. 60 Black Angus bulls, plus purebred & commercial heifers. and 5 Red Angus cross. Winston Hougham, For a catalogue or more information con- 306-344-4913, Frenchman Butte, SK. tact T Bar C Cattle Co. 306-220-5006. View the catalogue online at: www.buyagro.com Watch and bid online at: www.dlms.ca (PL#116061). WANTED: CULL COWS and bulls. For bookROBB FARMS & HOEGL LIVESTOCK ings call Kelly at Drake Meat Processors, Bull Sale, Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018, 1:00PM 306-363-2117 ext. 111, Drake, SK. MAST, Lloydminster Exhibition Grounds. On offer: 73 Red, Black & Fullblood quality Simmental bulls. Also 6 Red Angus. Bulls semen tested, fully guaranteed and delivered. For catalogue or more info call Jay 780-205-0816 or Murray 306-821-1205. Catalogue at: www.buyagro.com On-line HORSE AND TACK SALE, Northern Livebidding available at: www.dlms.ca stock Sales, Prince Albert, SK., Thursday, Feb 15th, 6:00 PM. Call 306-763-8463.

HORSE COLLARS, all sizes, steel and aluminum horseshoes. We ship anywhere. Keddie’s, 1-800-390-6924 or keddies.com

SELLING FOR THE ESTATE of Harvey Blanchette. One 3 year old white bull, very sound and quiet. PB name is BMC11C, Sire LABATTE SIMMENTALS & MEADOW BMV1274, Dam-uphill rose 6Z. ACRES FARMS 38th Annual Bull & Female Sale, Friday, March 2, 2018 at 1:00 306-342-4918, Glaslyn, SK. PM, Johnstone Auction Mart, Moose Jaw, SK., 4 miles west of Moose Jaw on TransCanada Highway. Offering: 100 Simmental beef bulls (50 Red Polled PB, 40 Black BULL SALE: BLACK & Red Simmental bulls Polled PB, 6 Fullblood); 16 Red & Black for the purebred/commercial breeder. open heifers. For catalogues and informaMarch 14, 2018, 2:00 PM, Innisfail Auction tion, call Barry LaBatte at 306-815-7900 or Mart, 403-922-6748 or 403-669-8938, 306-969-4820, Dustin Fornwald at Innisfail, AB. www.ultralivestock.com 306-487-7510, Blair Fornwald at 306-487-7662 or Scott Johnstone at POLLED YEARLINGS AND 3-YEAR-OLD 306-693-4715. View catalogue online at: Simmental Bulls, reds and blacks. Bulls are www.johnstoneauction.ca PL#914447 fully guaranteed, semen tested, and insured until delivered. Call Ray Cormier at 204-736-2608, La Salle, MB. Visit our website at www.riverbankfarms.com

JEN-TY GELBVIEH ANNUAL BULL SALE, March 6th, 2018 at 1:00 PM, at the Medicine Hat Feeding Co., Medicine Hat, AB. On offer: Red and Black Purebred yearling bulls. For more information or for a catalogue call 403-378-4898. View on-line: jentygelbviehs.com

REGISTERED POLLED HEREFORD yearling bulls: Thick topped, big rumped, easy calving, lots of hair with good temperaments. Priced at $3300. 50% down, balance when the bull leaves farm in spring 2018. Pick them early! V&G Polled Herefords, 1 Mile north of Melville, SK. on HWY#47. 306-728-3657, 306-728-9057 or TEN OPEN REPLACEMENT Charolais heif- 306-728-0108, garnetkeller@hotmail.com ers. Wheatheart Charolais, 306-882-6444, or cell 306-831-9369, Rosetown, SK. BECK McCOY BULL SALE, Wednesday, 28, 2018 at 2:00 PM, Beck Farms, POLLED PB YEARLING Charolais Bulls, February SK. 92 Charolais and Hereperformance and semen tested. Can keep Milestone, ford bulls on offer. Wade 306-436-7458 until May, $3000-$4000. Charrow Charo- or Chad 306-436-7300. lais, Call Bill 306-387-8011, 780-872-1966, at: www.mccoycattle.com Catalogue online Marshall, SK.

BURNETT ANGUS 34TH Annual Bull Sale, Saturday, April 7, 2018, 2:00 PM, The Ranch, Swift Current, SK. 60 yearling bulls, many genetically developed for breeding heifers. Sires represented: Shipwheel Chinook, OCC Missing Link, Sooline Motive, Stevenson Rockmount, Bruiser, Optimum (Chisum son), Crowfoot Fred. Bryce 306-773-7065 or Wyatt 306-750-7822, wburnett@xplornet.ca

JP CATTLE CO. with guests Stewart Cattle Co. Annual Simmental & Angus Bull & Female Sale Thursday March 1st, 2018 at 1:00PM on the farm, McAuley, MB. Selling: 90 Simmental & Angus bulls, as well as 70 commercial bred heifers. For more information or a catalogue contact Glenn 204-851 5669, Eric 306-434 8567, Brent 204-773 2356 or T Bar C Cattle Co. 306-220-5006. View the catalogue online at: www.buyagro.com. Watch and bid online at: www.dlms.ca (PL#116061)

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NORTHFORK- INDUSTRY LEADER for over 15 years, is looking for Elk. “If you have them, we want them.” Make your final call with Northfork for pricing! GuaranSUNNY VALLEY SIMMENTALS 28th teed prompt payment! 514-643-4447, Annual Bull & Female Sale March 7th, Winnipeg, MB. 2018, 1:00 PM Saskatoon Livestock Sales. Saskatoon, SK. 45 Red/Black/Fullblood I CAN ASSIST you in finding the best marbeef bulls and 10 heifers on offer. Semen kets for all classes of elk livestock. Call for tested & fully guaranteed. Free delivery, options and prices. Ian 204-848-2498, Sight unseen purchase program. View our 204-867-0085. catalogue and videos online at: www.sunnyvalleysimmentals.com 306-544-7633. 6 BLACK SIMMENTAL/ANGUS bulls, out of IN PURSUIT OF PERFECTION BULL SALE at Angus cows and a score black Simmental the Spring Creek Simmentals farm on sire, $3500. Call LV Ranch, Forestburg, AB. March 8, 2018. 90 Red & Black Simmental, Red & Black Angus and hybrid bulls sell. We 780-582-2254. also have a select group of private treaty bulls, including some 2 year olds. Please call 306-435-7527, Moosomin, SK. Email: brian.mccarthy@live.ca Visit online: 5TH ANNUAL CTLA Registered Longhorn www.springcreeksimmentals.com Sale with guest consignors Red Spring Ranch Quarter Horses. Saturday April 7th 2018, 1 PM at Saskatoon Livestock Sales. WESTMAN HONEY BEE Nucs containing all Consignments now being accepted. Entries of the essential components of the interior close Feb. 19th. For info. 306-867-9427, of a beehive. Bee Outfitters Winnipeg, 866-783-2240 ext. 228, or Westman Honey 306-296-4712, or 780-966-3320. Bee Producers in Brandon 204-728-9129, WestmanHoneyBeeProducers@gmail.com 40 BLACK & BWF COWS, bred to Black bulls, to calve in March, $1650; 60, 3 year old Black, BWF & Simmental cross, 2nd SUPREME 700TMR w/scale, 6’ unloading calvers, bred for March, $2300. Call conveyor, dry hay recutter at back, dual wheels, always shedded, excellent cond., 204-856-3402, Austin, MB. $36,000. 204-758-3374, St. Jean, MB. TOP 500 BRED COWS out of our 1000 cow herd for sale. These cows have been ALTERNATIVE POWER BY KELLN SOculled to look after themselves and bring LAR, portable/remote solar water pumphome 500 to 550 lb. calves in October. ing for winter/summer. Call for pricing on They start calving in April but most calve solar systems, wind generators, aeration. in May. There are 130 Charolais or Sim- Service and repair on all makes/models. mental crosses and 370 Black or Red An- Carl Driedger, 204-556-2346 or gus crosses. $2200 for pick with discounts 204-851-0145, Virden, MB. for volume. Could feed till end of March at cost, can deliver. Please call Randy at NH 358 MIX MILL with PBF. Very hard to find! Still on first corner of hammers, extra 204-483-0228, Elgin, MB. screens, in very good condition, $8000. 40 QUALITY PUREBRED Red & Black Angus Call Randy at 204-729-5162, Brandon, MB. bred heifers, $2500/ea. Spruce Acres, 306-272-4451, Foam Lake, SK. Breeding SVEN-APOLLO ROLLERMILLS, NEW quality for 24 years. and used, electric and PTO, all sizes, can deliver. Manitoba distributor direct. Call SIM/ANGUS COWS FOR SALE, bred Red & Randy 204-729-5162, Brandon, MB. Black. Cows start calving March 10th. Received Ivomec and Scourbos. Call or text BIG BOY CATTLE FEEDER, 6’ diameter for pricing, 306-269-9059, Parkman, SK. wheel, holds 100 bu., tow it behind tractor 14 RED ANGUS bred heifers, to start calv- or truck, $5600. 306-734-7721, Craik, SK. ing March 25th. Ivomec’d and vaccinated. WHEATHEART ENERGY EFFICIENT 200 Call evenings, Garry Yeo, 306-873-9078 or head livestock waterers. CSA approved 306-873-3788, Tisdale, SK. with stainless steel pans. Limited supply, 100 PLUS OPEN replacement heifers, Red $850. Call Dale at Mainway Farm EquipAngus/Simm. cross. Home raised, full ment, 306-567-3285 or 306-567-7299, herd health program, no implants, no Davidson www.mainwayfarmequipment.ca brands. Contact Brian at: 306-432-0001 or 2008 HIGHLINE 8100, in good condition, David at: 306-723-4727, Cupar, SK. $10,000. 306-963-7724, 306-963-7880. 50 SIMMENTAL & SIMMENTAL Cross bred Imperial, SK. cows and heifers, bred Simmental, start FREESTANDING PANELS: 30’ windbreak calving March 1st. 306-762-4723, Odessa. panels; 6-bar 24’ and 30’ panels; 10’, 20’ 85 BLACK BRED heifers, bred Black Angus, and 30’ feed troughs; Bale shredder bunks; easy calving bulls, bulls out 60 days, start Silage bunks; Feeder panels; HD bale feedcalving May 1st, all vaccinations & Ivomec, ers; All metal 16’ and 24’ calf shelters. Will $2300. 306-283-4388, Saskatoon, SK. custom build. 306-424-2094, Kendal, SK.

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FFS- FUCHS FARM SUPPLY is your partner in agriculture. Stocking mixer, cutter, feed wagons and bale shredders. We are industry leaders in Rol-Oyl cattle oilers. 306-762-2125, Vibank, SK. www.fuchs.ca

FARM FOR LEASE: 2 farms consisting of approx. 627 acres of cropland. Located in the vicinity of Macoun, in the RM of Cambria. The area is well suited for wheat, canola and pulse production. Bonnefield plans to negotiate with excellent farmers to form long-term lease arrangements to ensure this land is maintained profitably and sustainably for the long term. Please email: cambria2farm@bonnefield.com for additional information.

ARE YOU SINGLE and would rather be in love? Camelot Introductions has been successfully matching people for over 23 years. In-person interviews by Intuitive Matchmaker in MB and SK. Call 306-978LOVE (5683), 204-257-LOVE (5683) www.camelotintroductions.com

LAND FOR SALE or rent by tender: RM of Loreburn, NE 11-27-06 W3, 160 acres & SE 11-27-06 W3, 140 acres. Tenders will be accepted until Feb 28/18. Highest or any tender not necessarily be accepted. Mail tenders to: 20 Crocus Road, Moose Jaw, SK. S6J 1B5, or email: td.berenik@sasktel.net ROUND BALE FEEDERS built from 2 3/8 oil field pipe, single or double feeders. Will build to suit your needs. Will also build other livestock equipment. Can deliver. Call Frank, 306-640-5542, Rockglen, SK.

LAND WANTED: TO rent or purchase in RM 218 and RM 248. Will pay premium for the right land. Call 306-726-8090, Cupar, SK. Email: pjhart@sasktel.net

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 ROUGH COLLIES: BEAUTIFUL Lassie pups, in S/W and Tricolour, available Jan.15/18 SUNDOG SOLAR WATER SYSTEMS, to approved homes, $500. 306-201-9207, portable winter/summer. Call Shadow Regina, SK. Email: fonehill@canwan.com Ranch, 306-354-7500, Mossbank, SK. CATTLE SHELTER PACKAGES or built on site. For early booking call 1-800-667-4990 or visit our website: www.warmanhomecentre.com

BAR M RANCH - ASHCROFT, BC: Prime location with great valley views. 573 ac. in 4 titles plus lease land, all gravity fed water under 3 centre pivots, 4 residences and 1000 head feedlot. Shop, equipment storage, calving barn, large steel hay shed, and horse barn are some of the improvements. Adjacent range for 4500 AUM’s which translates to 565 cow/calf pairs. Early turn out and later gather means only 90 feeding days. Some development poBOSTON TERRIERS: 3 adult breeding pairs tential and 2.5 hrs. to Fraser Valley. 100 (2 are pregnant). No inbreeding. Brindle ac. certified organic along with 5-50 ac. currently leased to a local vegetable growpups avail. 780-365-2217, Andrew, AB. er. Call Tim @ Ranches Only for more info or to arrange a viewing. 250-280-7653.

CATTLE SHELTER PACKAGES or built on site. For early booking call 1-800-667-4990 or visit our website: www.warmanhomecentre.com GREAT PYRENEES/AKBASH CROSS pups, born Nov. 17 with sheep, both working STEEL VIEW MFG. Self-standing panels, parents, $250; Two 8 month old bonded windbreaks, silage/hay bunks, feeder pan- dogs, $600 ea. 306-845-2404, Livelong, SK els, sucker rod fence posts. Custom orders. Call Shane 306-493-2300, Delisle, GREAT PYRENEES PUPS born to working parents. Vet checked, first shots, ready SK. www.steelviewmfg.com January 15th, $375/each. 403-308-4781, E-mail: heathernelsonfarm@gmail.com

175 MAIN ST., PIERCELAND, SK. 60’x90’ commercial building, perfect for any business, $399,000. MLS®SK711082. Meadow North Realty: Call 306-236-4610, or email 2007 WORKSTAR 7400 IHC feed truck, mnr@sasktel.net www.meadownorth.ca 7780 hrs. on the truck, bought new (Oct. 2008) c/w new Cattelac 600 mixer, excellent cond, $100,000. 306-672-7502 or 306-672-3516, Gull Lake, SK. LOG SIDING, LOG cabin logs, Fir timbers, 2 ROUND BALE FEEDERS, $200/ea; 4 steel Fir flooring, Cedar. Special orders. Check 10’ troughs, $200/ea; 1 steel calf self out more info. at: rouckbros.com feeder w/35 bu. hopper, $600; 1 cow lift, Lumby, BC., 1-800-960-3388. fits on FEL, $600; JD 22” roller mill, on trailer, $500. 306-726-8137, Cupar, SK. SVEN ROLLER MILLS. Built for over 40 years. PTO/elec. drive, 40 to 1000 bu./hr. Example: 300 bu./hr. unit costs $1/hr. to run. Rolls peas and all grains. We regroove and repair all makes of mills. Call Apollo Machine 306-242-9884, 1-877-255-0187. www.apollomachineandproducts.com

YELLOWHEAD MODULAR HOME SALES, Canadian built by Moduline. Last chance at elite pricing: 960 sq. ft., 2 bdrm, 2 bath, $79,900; 1216 sq. ft., 3 bdrm, 2 bath, $91,900; 1520 sq. ft., 3 or 4 bdrm, 2 bath, $114,900. 306-496-7538, weekend calls. www.yellowheadmodularhomesales.ca

WWW.MEDALLION-HOMES.CA modular homes/lake houses/RTM’s. Visit our sales lot, or check online for stock, homes and USED PIPE AND SUCKER RODS: 2-3/8", 2- all other plans. Factory direct orders built 7/8", 3-1/2" used pipe, $36/ea.; 7/8", 1" to your specs! Trade-ins welcome, buy and sucker rods, $12/ea. Call 306-460-7966, or sell used homes. Hwy 2 South, Prince Al306-460-4166, Kindersley, SK. bert, SK. Call 306-764-2121 or toll free 1-800-249-3969.

WANTED: ANTIQUES & JUNK you want to clear out. Almost anything in old buildings. RTMS AND SITE built homes. Call 1-866-933-9595, or go online for pictures Pay cash, will travel! 403-915-0447, S. AB. and pricing at: www.warmanhomes.ca

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Advertise your unwanted equipment in the Classifieds. Call our toll-free number and place your ad with our friendly staff, and don’t forget to ask about our prepayment bonus. Prepay for 3 weeks and get 2 weeks free! 1-800-667-7770.

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

GRAIN FARM FOR sale: 2862 +/- acres in a very nice block; mostly cultivated; only 60 kms. to Red Deer, AB. $16,000,000. John at Maxwell Capital Realty, 403-813-8006, johnthiessen.realtor@gmail.com www.jthiessen.ca

LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF NEWELL: 301.91 acres, irrigated m/l with 231 acres EID first water rights. For sale by owner $2,500,000. Three titled parcels: Parcel A 159.8 acres (NW 3-21-15 W4); Parcel B 107.71 acres (Portion of SW 3-21-15 W4); Parcel C 34.4 acres (portion of NE 3-21-15 W4). Irrigated #1 soil well suited for any forage, cereal or specialty crops including very successful potato crops on this unique elevated land with sandy #1 soil. The best historical use of this agricultural land has been potatoes and alfalfa seed. T-L pivot covers approximately 192 acres. Wheel move irrigation covers approximately 39 acres. EID water service is provided by two water delivery points. 3 phase electricity provides power for the electric irrigation pump and hydraulic system that runs the pivot. Additional surface lease rental income of $17,000 per year. The 107.71 acre Parcel B has delivery of fresh water from the County of Newell Water Project (CNWP). This parcel would make an excellent building site for a residence and additional support buildings. Access to the land is on Range Road 153 North off secondary Highway 550, approximately 4 kms West of the intersection of Highway 36 and Highway 550. Contact Greg Neufeld by phone or email: 403-862-0811, gneufeld@cgeng.ca

SUCCESSFUL MARKET GARDEN: 45 ac. with RTMS AND SITE built homes. Call equipment, buildings and 2 houses. Farm1-866-933-9595, or go online for pictures ers market, wholesale and retail business. and pricing at: www.warmanhomes.ca MLS® #L121179, $147,500. Beaverlodge, J&H HOMES: Western Canada’s most AB., 780-835-1992, henryvos1@gmail.com trusted RTM Home Builder since 1969. View at: www.jhhomes.com 306-652-5322 HOME HARDWARE RTM Homes and Cottages. Phone 1-800-663-3350 or go on- ELK RANCH, TURN KEY OPERATION: line for floor plans and specs at: Approx. 450 acres NE of Rimbey, AB. 380 acres are fenced & cross fenced with apwww.northbattlefordhomehardware.com prox. 6 miles of 8’ wire, 7 waterers and 11 pens. Fully fenced hay yard. Certified status on the National CWD program since 2000. Full handling facility with hydraulic 2 DEEDED TIMESHARES for sale: 1 in squeeze. Living quarters in handling faNashville & 1 in Las Vegas. Call Barry for cility, plus 2 walk-in freezers. 2 wells, 2 details, 250-423-1771, Grasmere, BC. septic systems. 2 gravel pits (royalty revenue $30,000/year) 1 that can be subdivided. Gas well lease with $5200/year revenue, $1,950,000. Call Don 403-704-0492. WOW! HAVE YOUR OWN space to quad, hunt, boat, and fish on 2 quarter sections adjoining North Thomas Lake. Property joins onto upscale cabin subdivision with a mile of Thomas Lake shore on one side ORGANIC LAND in MD of Mackenzie, north and a half mile of private lakeshore on of Peace River: 1200 seeded ac., 1800 other side. Plenty of building sites with sq.ft house w/garage, 6800 sq.ft. shop, huge potential for future subdivision. Have 60x120 cold storage, 100,000+ bu. grain it all for yourself for $425,000. Phone or storage, power, phone, natural gas, dugout, on school bus route. 780-928-2538 or text 204-483-0228, Sandy Lake, MB. 780-841-1180. SECTION OF LAND FOR SALE, includes modern bungalow w/3 bedrooms, top of the line appliances, triple pane windows, and wrap around cedar deck. Deep well w/good flow, septic tank with out flow. quonset, storage shed, and utility 5 ACRE FARM, fenced, 4 bedroom, home, Large w/heat & power. 40 cleared and cabin, barns, fruit trees, river frontage, building seeded acres fenced for livestock, plank $329,000. 403-304-9665 msg., Slocan, BC. fencing, round pen, shelters and heated Ritchie auto water. Farm consists of 230 ac. of Alfalfa w/some Timothy. Rest of the land is partially cleared w/mature Birch and Spruce. Backs onto Crown land w/lake. Hunters paradise, $1,600,000. Call 780-524-4173, Little Smoky, AB.

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UP TO 350 ac. of grain land near Hudson Bay, SK., $1000/ac. 50 ac. green spruce timber w/sawmill, hydro & home on riverbank, lots of snow and elk, 306-865-7469. FOR RENT: ALL of Section 23-23-27 W2, in RM of Craik #222. Call 306-734-2997. 3 QUARTERS of FARMLAND for sale in RM of Fillmore, SK: NE 28-12-10 W2 (160 acres of summer fallow); NW 27-12-10 W2 (160 acres stubble); NE 27-12-10 W2 (100 acres stubble + 40 acres of seeded grass). Call 306-722-7439.

GRAIN LAND TO RENT, 35 mile radius of Rouleau, SK. Call 306-776-2600 or email: kraussacres@sasktel.net BY TENDER Approx. 300 total cult. ac.: SE 12-27-11 W3, approx 150 ac.; NE 1-27-11 W3, approx. 150 ac. Highest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. Submit tenders to Mike Bogner, Box 173 Dinsmore, SK. S0L 0T0. Tenders close Feb 21, 2018. NE & SE 1/2 Section of 35-48-24 W3. Premium crop land with 8 surface lease rights that pay approx. $25,000/year. North west of Maidstone, SK. Taking bids until March 1, 2018. Reply to skdljw2018@gmail.com 8500 ACRE RANCH in RM of Reno, all grass, lots of water. $474 per acre. 306-299-4445, www.ranch-for-sale-sk.ca CROPLAND FOR SALE - 3 quarters in the RM of Big Stick #141: S1/2 of 29-14-27 W3; NE 1/4 of 29-14-27 W3. Approx. 460 acres of newer land, broke in 1990 & 1991. c/w 7 gas wells. Call 306-662-8650. FOR SALE BY TENDER: RM of Argyle No. 1, NE 34-02-30 W1, NW 34-02-30 W1, SE 34-02-30 W1, SW 34-02-30 W1. Mineral rights are not included in the sale, but 6 current surface leases, with total annual rental of $17,700.00 will be included in the sale. Land consists of approximately 556 cultivated acres in total. Sale includes two quonsets both approximately 40’x60’ one metal, and one wooden. Wooden quonset is in need of repair. Also included are 8 - 1650 bushel bins. Tenders must be submitted on the entire section as quarters will not be sold individually. Tenders must be accompanied by a certified cheque or bank draft for a minimum of 5% of the bid price payable to Orlowski Law Office Trust. Tenders must be received at the office of Orlowski Law Office, 1215 5th Street, Estevan, Saskatchewan, S4A 0Z5 by 4:00 PM on February 20, 2018. Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Balance of funds from successful bidder will be due by April 2, 2018. Deposits of unsuccessful bidders will be refunded. For further information contact Stephen J. Orlowski at: Orlowski Law Office Prof. Corp., Phone: 306-634-3353, Fax: 306-634-7714, Email: steve@orlowskilaw.ca

FOR RENT BY TENDER: RM of Nipawin, SK. #487, NE-14-49-15W2, NW-14-49-15W2, & SW-14-49-15W2, comprising of 472 cult. ac. There are no buildings on the land other than a house and barns on the 5 acre yard site. All of the land is currently farmed. Tenders are to be submitted in envelopes marked “Nipawin Tender”, to Dezarae Senft at Miller Thomson LLP, 600-2103 11th Ave., Regina, SK., S4P 3Z8, on or before noon on Fri., Feb. 23, 2018, and shall include: tender price, length of rental term, any other terms you are prepared to offer and a certified cheque/bank draft payable to “Miller Thomson LLP in trust” for 10% of the tender price (being 10% of the annual rent pmt. you are tendering). No conditional tenders will be accepted and the highest, or any tender, will not necessarily be accepted. Tenders will not be opened in public. The deposit of all unsuccessful tenderers will be returned by mail. The successful tenderer shall enter into a lease agreement on or before Mar. 16, 2018. The 10% deposit will constitute a deposit towards the first years rental payment. For further information, please contact Dezarae Senft, 306-347-8309. SASKATOON SOUTHWEST, River Valley View Estate, near golf course. Paved road and all services to site, $229,500. Phone 306-382-1299 or 306-382-9024. SECLUDED RIVER RETREAT: 80 acres on west bank, pt of 01-46-04 W3. Summer road and river access, $167,500. Phone 306-382-1299 or 306-382-9024. DWEIN TRASK REALTY INC. Conquest: Full Section of mostly seeded grass with power and 3 dugouts, Sec 13-30-10 W3, $654,900; Hafford: Full quarter with approx. 140 cult. ac., SE 30-42-09 W3, priced to sell $117,900. Call Dwein 306-221-1035

4 1/2 QUARTERS- BIRTLE, MB: 706 total acres. Mixed farm. 3000 sq.ft. dwelling, 5 bdrm, 3 bath. 30x215 pole shed. 2nd yardsite, 2 - 32x55 pole sheds, 40x60 machine shed. Grain storage. Gravel pit. 2 wells. Karen Goraluk, Salesperson, 204-773-6797, NorthStar Insurance & Real Estate, north-star.ca MLS#1729624 142 ACRES IN & overlooking beautiful Assiniboine Valley- Binscarth, MB: 3090 sq.ft. home. 2 car garage. 50x80 insulated shop/in-floor heat, built in 2006. 400 amp, single phase power. 28x80 insulated shop. 40x60 storage. Close to mines at Esterhazy. Karen Goraluk, Salesperson, 204-773-6797, NorthStar Insurance & Real Estate, north-star.ca MLS#1726260

FOR SALE BY TENDER: RM of Dauphin, Parcel #1, NE, NW, SE of 23-28-20, NE & SE 14-18-20, and NW 24-28-20. Approx. 690 cult. ac., 1664 sq. ft. house, 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath, farm buildings, 100,000 bu. of bin storage mostly on aeration, cattle facility. Parcel #2, SW 30-28-19, E 1/2 31-28-19, approx. 385 cult. ac. RM of Ethelbert, Parcel #3, NE 10-29-21, NE 9-29-21, NE 10-28-22, appox. 400 cult. ac. Parcel #4, NW 10-29-21, house & farm buildings. Parcel #3 & #4 could be sold together. Most of the acres that were seeded into canola for 2017 yielded 60+ bushels/acre. The land being offered for sale can also include two full lines of older farm machinery which is in very good condition. Highest or any tender may not necessarily be accepted. Tenders must be received in writing by 12 noon Feb. 26, 2018, to P.O. Box 44, Sifton, MB., R0L 1X0. For more info call 204-655-3458.

FARMLAND FOR SALE: RM of Two Borders, south 1/2 of 27-4-29, 2-5200 bu. bins on location, mines & mineral rights excluded. Send sealed tenders to: Box 68, Lyleton, MB., R0M 1G0, deadline is Feb. 16, 2018. Highest tender not necessarily accepted. LAND FOR SALE in RM McCrainy SW 1/4 For more information call 204-649-2444. 16-30-28-W2, gravel on adjacent 1/4. Bids close Feb. 18, 2018. 306-229-2181, Kenas- NOW IS THE TIME to list, give your farm the right exposure. Get your farm listed ton, SK. Email: brad.rink@mapleleaf.com now for the early spring buying spree. Lo1745 ACRES RANCH LAND w/wind cal and foreign buyers are looking for large opportunity, ID#1100624, Assiniboia, and small grain and cattle operation, small Call Harold SK. 1745 acres +/-, half an hour South of holdings and just land. Delta Real Estate. Assiniboia, close to St. Victor. (Big money 204-253-7373, www.manitobafarms.ca Valley). All deeded land except for one quarter, which is Crownland lease. 1980 house approx. 1100 sq. ft ., 40’x60’ steel BY TENDER: Sealed written tenders for quonset, 40’x50’ shop w/concrete floor, property in the Municipality of Norfolk Trenot heated. 40’x60’ quonset / cattle shed. herne described below will be received by: All natural spring water on the property. Wayne Rose, Barrister and Solicitor, Mostly native grass/pasture. Another op- 313-260 St. Mary Avenue, Winnipeg MB., portunity with this land is that 5 quarters R3C 0M6. SW-05-09-08-W, 160 acres toare signed up with Suncor for possible fu- tal, approx. 155 cultivated acres. Interestture wind / solar power. Real Estate ed parties must rely on their own inspecCentre, 1-866-345-3414. For all our tion and knowledge of the property. Tenders must be received on or before listings visit: www.farmrealestate.com 3:00 PM on Friday, March 9, 2018. A deposit cheque in the amount of $10,000 payable to Wayne Rose in Trust, must accompany each tender. Deposit cheques accompanying unacceptable bids will be returned. Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. The bidder whose Prime Manitoba farmland in the tender is accepted will be required to complete an agreement covering terms and heart of the Canadian prairie. conditions of sale. In addition to the deFor more info and tender details: posit, the balance of the accepted tender must be paid on or before the date of closemail: dtg@greenfarmforsale.com ing which shall be Friday, March 30, 2018, or evidence provided that the purchase funds will be available under conditions acceptable to the Vendor. If the balance of FARMLAND IN RM of DeSalaberry, MB for the accepted tender is not paid within the sale by Tender: 320 acres of well drained set time limit, the deposit may be forfeited lands, two adjacent farm yards, garage, as liquidated damages and not as a penalmachine shed, grain storage. Sealed bids ty. Date of possession and closing will be received until 5:00 PM, February 28, 2018. the same. Successful bidder will be reFor bid package, contact: Art Stacey at sponsible for real property taxes commencing 2018. The purchaser shall be re204-934-2537, ajs@tdslaw.com sponsible for payment of the GST or shall self-assess for GST. Please mark envelope For SW-05-09-08-W. For more CANADIAN FARM REALTY Tender info contact Wayne Rose at 204-942-1788. RM OF TURTLE RIVER #469, 1/4 section for sale: SE 30-47-19-W3. Farmed until approx. 2007. Fenced w/horse shoe shaped creek running through. Has power. Close to Jackfish Lake, SK. 306-382-1384.

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Thank you to all our friends, colleagues, current and past clients for taking the time to chat with us at Ag Days. We look forward to working with you in 2018. NE 19-02-17-W2, RM of Lake Alma #8: 146 acres, home quarter, 3 bedroom bungalow, 1242+/- sq. ft., partially finished basement, electric heat, central air, laminate flooring, vinyl siding, 4 appliances included, shallow well w/quality water, small barn, water bowl & cattle shed, pasture, SE 19-02-17-W2 RM of Lake Alma #8; 159 acres, FVA 75,400, 100 acres tame hay, balance pasture, NW 20-02-17-W2 RM of Lake Alma #8; 141 acres, FVA 66,900, dugout, pasture. SW 20-02-17-W2 RM of Lake Alma #8; 160 acres, FVA 58,600, dugout, 100 acres tame hay, balance pasture. Maurice Ranch Land and Equipment Auction Wednesday April 18th, 2018. Lake Alma, SK. Visit www.mackauctioncompany.com for sale bill and photos and join us on FB. Info. 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815, Mack Auction Co. PL 311962. QUARTER SECTION #1: SW-04-18-11 W2, RM of Indian Head #156; FVA 219,000. 2017 crop - 140 acres (Green peas 65 acres & Nexera canola 75 acres). 2017 taxes $1078.02; Quarter Section #2: NW-04-18-11 W2, RM of Indian Head #156; FVA 248,800. 2017 crop - 160 Acres Nexera Canola. 2017 Taxes $1224.72. Briercrest Farms Farm Equipment Auction, Saturday April 14th, 2018, Sintaluta, SK. For sale bill & photos visit: www.mackauctioncompany.com Info at 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815, Mack Auction Co. PL 311962. Join us on FB! 1 QUARTER SECTION farmland in the RM of Mount Pleasant (SW-35-01-34-W2). Macfarlane Land and Farm Equipment Auction, Wednesday April 25th, 2018. Glen Ewen, SK. For sale bill & photos visit: www.mackauctioncompany.com Join us on FB! 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815. Mack Auction Co. PL 311962. ON-LINE AUCTION: 1/4 Section Farmland, in the RM of Caledonia SW 002-11-21 W2. Bids Close February 20, 1:00PM. Visit: Real Estate- McDougallAuction.com for details or call Nathan 306-530-7900. PL#319916. ON-LINE AUCTION: 1/4 Section Farmland, in the RM of Garry SW 16-25-9 W2. Bids Close February 20 - 1:00PM. Visit: Real Estate- McDougallAuction.com for details or call Nathan 306-530-7900. PL#319916. 320 ACRES, 10 miles south of Lajord, Regina heavy clay. Call Don at 306-789-2907. RIVER RETREAT: Saskatoon South - 177 acres forested, organic river front land. 50 acres cultivated. $6500 per acre. Phone 306-382-1299 or 306-382-9024.

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LOOKING FOR PASTURE, hay, and cultivated quarters to rent or buy NE of Southey, SK. Needing pasture this summer, can haul. PASTURE, CULTIVATED LAND, 240 acres: 403-485-1324, lesleymarsh@hotmail.com NW 4-9-8-W, 160 ac. & NE 4-9-8-W, north 80 ac.. Approx. 75 acres cultivated land and 165 acres bush. Submit tenders to: Marty Gaudet, Box 33, Rathwell, MB, R0G 1S0. 3.3 ACRES ON 2 titled lots along the beauTenders must be received prior to March 4, tiful Beaver River in Beauval, SK. House 2018. $300,000 OBO. Call 204-751-0364. and numerous outbuildings, asking $360,000. Email: ranger9@sasktel.net 306-288-7791 ACREAGE FOR SALE: 2 storey, 4 bed, 2.5 baths, 18.48 acres 10 min. NW of Airdrie, AB., Contact Azmy Yacoub, Real Estate Professional Inc., 403-399-2227

CHATFIELD/POPLARFIELD: Opportunity to run your own cattle & grain farm. 1240 sq. ft. bungalow. 800 ac. owned, 1920 leased. 4 WHEEL BOMBARDIER Rotex, 250 hrs, 200 acres cult. balance hay & fenced pas- like new, $4000; Wanted: 14’ bumper hitch ture. Many outbuildings, $799,000. Call dump trailer. 306-304-1959, Goodsoil, SK. Claudette: 1-888-629-6700. LJBaron.com TURNKEY OPERATION: 25 miles NE of Neepawa, MB. 4.5 quarters, 200 cows, 2012 ZINGER 260BH, 1 slide, air condifeed for 500 cows, equipment and excel- tioning, excellent condition, $19,500. lent newer yardsite. Phone 204-402-0780. 306-567-8614, Davidson, SK. CLAYTON KUNZELMAN OF WAWANESA, MB. is offering the following private land for sale: NW 21-18-1W, SE 30-18-1W. The successful purchaser will be considered by Manitoba Agriculture for possible transfer of the Crown land forage lease associated with this ranch unit. This forage lease currently consists of the following: N 1/2 20-18-1W, SEC 29-18-1W. If you wish to purchase the private land, contact the Lessee Clayton Kunzelman at Box 269, Wawanesa, MB., R0K 2G0. If you wish to comment on or object to the eligibility of this Unit Transfer write the Director, Manitoba Agriculture, Agriculture Drown Lands, PO Box 1286, Minnedosa, MB., R0J 1E0 or fax 204-867-6578.

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CERTIFIED #1: CDC COPELAND, AC Metcalfe, CDC Polarstar, AAC Connect, CDC Fraser. Lung Seeds Ltd. 306-368-2414, Lake Lenore, SK. TOP QUALITY CERT. #1 CDC Copeland, AC Metcalfe, Newdale. Frederick Seeds, 306-287-3977, Watson, SK. AC METCALFE, CDC COPELAND, CDC POLAR STAR, top quality. Wiens Seed Farm 306-377-2002, Herschel, SK. RV SHOW SPECIAL! 2017 Ace 27.2 CERTIFIED #1: CDC Copeland, AAC Syn#H0A07707, $99,900. 1-844-488-3142 or ergy, CDC Maverick, CDC Austenson, AC shop online 24/7 at: allandale.com Ranger. Ardell Seeds Ltd., 306-668-4415, Vanscoy, SK. CERTIFIED CDC Copeland, AC Metcalfe, AAC Synergy. Fraser Farms, Pambrun, SK, 306-741-0475, foc@sasktel.net CDC COPELAND, Fdn., Reg., Cert. top quality seed. Widely accepted malt variety. Inquiries welcome. Volume discounts. Gregoire Seed Farms Ltd, North Battleford, SK., cell 306-441-7851 or 306-445-5516. gregfarms@sasktel.net CLASS B MERCEDES Roadtrek van, out- AAC SYNERGY, Cert. top quality seed. standing value & quality! 1-866-346-3148 Very high yielder, gaining acceptance with maltsters. Contracts available. Inquiries Shop online 24/7 at: allandale.com welcome. Gregoire Seed Farms Ltd, North Battleford, SK., cell 306-441-7851 or 306-445-5516. gregfarms@sasktel.net 2008 BEARCAT, 570 fan cooled, 20x156” track, 800 miles, nice shape, $5000. Call Rick, 306-734-7721, Craik, SK. MINIMIZE INPUT COSTS & maximize yield potential. Grain & grazing/silage corn. The leader’s in non-GMO technology. A more sustainable way of farming! Free delivery. Call De Dell Seeds Inc. 204-268-5224. GRAZING CORN CM440 conventional variety. Early maturity, whole plant is palFROESE SEEDS SUITE Accommodation atable making for easier cleanup in the available in Saskatoon. Rent the entire 3 spring, high quality forage during winter bdrm suite or an individual room for your months. No planter required. Low seed next stay. Please visit our website or cost. CanaMaize Seed Inc., call contact for more info. Starting at $75 per 1-877-262-4046 www.canamaize.com night. Call 306-343-6586, Saskatoon, SK. SILAGE & GRAZING Corn: Certified RR, LL, kimlarson@live.com froeseseedsbnb.ca Enlist & also conventional varieties. Trialed on our farm. 306-744-2332, Saltcoats, SK. kevin@covercrops.ca www.friendlyacres.sk.ca 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 CERTIFIED AAC SPITFIRE, excellent germ and vigour, 0% fus gram. Call Myles, 1-800-567-0404. 306-648-8337, Gravelbourg, SK. LH COUTTS, PTO, 48” blade, always shedded, last used 20 yrs ago, saws nice lum- CERT. CDC PRECISION & AAC SPITFIRE Exceptional yield potential and ber. Offers. 780-349-2798, Westlock, AB. standability. Printz Family Seeds, Gravelbourg, SK., 306-648-3511, 306-380-7769.

AC VESPER VB, WASKADA. Fdn., reg., CERT. CDC PROCLAIM CL Red, high yieldcert. #1. High yielders, good protein, ex- ing, exc. quality. Call Myles, 306-648-8337, cellent quality! Nakonechny Seeds, Gravelbourg, SK. www.foxfamilyfarm.ca 306-932-4409, Ruthilda, SK. CERTIFIED CDC MARBLE, dark speckled; EXCELLENT QUALITY CERTIFIED #1: Certified CDC 4371-4, red. Call Grant, SeAC Andrew, SY Rowyn, Faller, Penhold & mans, SK. 306-746-7336, 306-524-4339, AAC Sadash. Call Frederick Seeds, 306-746-8070. 306-287-3977, Watson, SK. CERTIFIED #1 CDC Impala (small red) EXCELLENT QUALITY Cert. #1, CWRS: Clearfield. Fenton Seeds, 306-873-5438, CDC Landmark VB, AAC Viewfield, AAC Tisdale, SK. Brandon, AAC Cameron VB, AAC Elie, Cardale, CDC Utmost VB, AAC Connery & AAC CDC MARBLE, reg. #1, 99% germ., exc. Redberry. Frederick Seeds, 306-287-3977, quality! Limited supply. Nakonechny Watson, SK. Seeds, 306-932-4409, Ruthilda,SK. NEW CERTIFIED CDC LANDMARK VB; CDC PROCLAIM CL, new Red. 100% AC Andrew soft white, very good quality. germ., 0% ascochyta. Nakonechny 306-843-2934, Wilkie, SK. www.herle.ca Seeds, 306-932-4409, Ruthilda, SK. AAC JATHARIA VB, certified #1, 99% CERT. CDC IMPULSE Clearfield red lentil, germ., 306-493-7409, Delisle, SK. best in it’s class. 306-843-2934, Wilkie, SK. CDC LANDMARK VB, AAC BRANDON, www.herle.ca AAC PREVAIL VB, top quality. Wiens CDC IMPULSE, CDC PROCLAIM, CDC Seed Farm 306-377-2002, Herschel, SK. MAXIM(small reds), top quality. Wiens REGISTERED/CERTIFIED #1: CDC Land- Seed Farm 306-377-2002, Herschel, SK. mark, AAC Brandon, AAC Jatharia, Cardale, CDC Utmost. Ardell Seeds, 306-668-4415, CERT. CDC PROCLAIM CL Reds, high germ. & 0% disease. Fast Seed Farm Ltd., Vanscoy, SK. 306-463-3626, Kindersley, SK. SY ROWYN CPSR, Cert. top quality seed, high yielder with vg protein. All inquires CERT. CDC GREENSTAR, CDC Impulse, welcome. Volume discounts. Gregoire CDC Proclaim, CDC Maxim, CDC Redmoon. Seed Farms Ltd., North Battleford, SK., cell 98% germ, 0% disease. Fraser Farms, Pam306-441-7851 or 306-445-5516. Email brun, SK. 306-741-0475. foc@sasktel.net 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: CERTIFIED CDC AMARILLO. Van Burck gregfarms@sasktel.net Seeds, Star City, SK. 306-863-4377. www.vanburckseeds.ca AAC ELIE, CWRS, CERT. top quality seed, sister wheat to AAC Brandon. Very high CERTIFIED #1 CDC Spectrum, CDC Acer yielder with high protein. Positive reviews (Maple), CDC Amarillo and CDC Meadow. from growers. All inquires welcome. Vol- Fenton Seeds, 306-873-5438, Tisdale, SK. ume discounts. Gregoire Seed Farms Ltd, North Battleford, SK., cell 306-441-7851, CERTIFIED AAC ARDILL yellow peas. 306-445-5516. gregfarms@sasktel.net Call Hickseeds 306-354-7998 (Barry) or 306-229-9517 (Dale), Mossbank, SK.

CERT. FDN, REG. CDC Precision; CDC Alloy; AAC Spitfire; Transcend. Exc. germ., 0% fusarium. Fraser Farms 306-741-0475, CERTIFIED GLAS and CDC Sorrel flax. Pambrun, SK. foc@sasktel.net Trawin Seeds, 306-752-4060, Melfort, SK. www.trawinseeds.ca

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CERTIFIED CELEBRATION & Tradition seed for sale, Delivery available on larger purchased quantities, $7.50/bu. Delivery Available, 204-799-7417, 204-612-1734, Rosser, MB, J2_mull@hotmail.com CERT. AC METCALFE, 99% germ., 96% vigor, 0% smut, 0% fus., 49.4 kernel weight, will be cleaning late Jan. $8.25/bu. Olynick Seeds, 306-338-8078, Quill Lake, SK. CERTIFIED # 1, high germ: AC Metcalfe, CDC Copeland. Seed Source, Archerwill, SK., 306-323-4402. CERTIFIED CDC Copeland & AC Metcalf. Call Trawin Seeds, 306-752-4060, Melfort, SK. www.trawinseeds.ca CERTIFIED CDC Austenson & Maverick feed barley. Trawin Seeds, 306-752-4060, Melfort, SK. www.trawinseeds.ca CERTIFIED AC Metcalfe, AC Newdale, CDC Copeland, Legacy, CDC Austenson, CDC Maverick, CDC McGwire. Van Burck Seeds, Star City, SK 306-863-4377. www.vanburckseeds.ca CERTIFIED #1 Metcalf(2R) & Legacy(6R). Fenton Seeds, 306-873-5438, Tisdale, SK.

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CERTIFIED # 1 CDC GLAS - The variety to grow! Top yield, excellent lodging resisBESCO GRAIN LTD. Buying all varieties of CERTIFIED CDC HAYMAKER. Hickseeds tance. 306-290-7816, Blaine Lake, SK. 306-354-7998 (Barry) or 306-229-9517 CERTIFIED #1: CDC Glas & CDC Bethune. mustard. Also canary and some other specialty crops. 204-745-3662, Brunkild, MB (Dale), Mossbank, SK. Call Lung Seeds Ltd. 306-368-2414, Lake Lenore, SK. CERTIFIED #1: C.S. Camden. Lung Seeds Ltd. 306-368-2414, Lake Lenore, SK. CERT. CDC Sanctuary, CDC Sorrel, CDC BeEXCELLENT QUALITY CERTIFIED #1 CS thune, AAC Bravo. Fraser Farms, Pambrun, CONFECTION SUNFLOWER SEEDS Wanted: XL's, scuffed, bird feed & high quality Camden, Summit, CDC Minstrel, CDC Ruf- SK, 306-741-0475, foc@sasktel.net confection. 204-327-6488, Rosetown, MB. fian, CDC Orrin. Frederick Seeds, CDC GLAS, Reg., Cert., top quality seed. 306-287-3977, Watson, SK. High yield, exc. standability, easy to harCDC BOYER, CERTIFIED #1, 99% germ., vest. Great reviews from customers. Inquiries welcome. Gregoire Seed Farms 306-493-7409, Delisle, SK. Ltd., North Battleford, SK., 306-441-7851 CERTIFIED SOYBEAN SEED: Mahony R2, CDC NORSEMAN, CERTIFIED #1, 99% or 306-445-5516. gregfarms@sasktel.net Foote R2, Barron R2X. SoyRhizo & Hibrix on germ., 306-493-7409, Delisle, SK. seed. Primo GX2 granular. 306-744-2332, Saltcoats, SK. kevin@covercrops.ca REGISTERED/CERTIFIED #1: Summit www.friendlyacres.sk.ca Leggett, CDC Haymaker (Forage). Ardell Seeds Ltd., 306-668-4415, Vanscoy, SK. COVER CROP SEED, Full selection of cover crops to fit your needs. Retails across the Prairies, 306-744-2332, Saltcoats, SK. CERTIFIED CDC Blackstrap, earliest black CERTIFIED AAC BRANDON, AAC Jatharia. bean, direct harvest, high yield, excellent kevin@covercrops.ca www.covercrops.ca Call Grant, 306-746-7336, 306-524-4339, disease pkg.; CDC Super Jet & CDC Jet 306-746-8070, Semans, SK. also available. Martens Charolais & Seed, CDC CIBO, CDC CALVI, top quality. Wiens Seed Farm 306-377-2002, Herschel, CERT. # 1, high germ: CDC Landmark VB, 204-534-8370, Boissevain, MB. SK. AAC Cameron VB, AAC Jatharia VB, CDC CERTIFIED Snowbird fababeans & AmarilUtmost VB, AAC Brandon. Seed Source lo Peas. Call Trawin Seeds, 306-752-4060, Archerwill, SK. 306-323-4402. Melfort, SK. www.trawinseeds.ca CERTIFIED CDC Landmark, AAC Cameron, Jatharia, Brandon CWRS wheat. Contact CERT. NSC StarCity, NSC Leroy Soybeans. JAMES FARMS FOR QUALITY SEED. Trawin Seeds, 306-752-4060, Melfort, SK. Van Burck Seeds, Star City, SK. Brandon, Cardale, Faller and Penhold Wheat. Summit and Souris oats, Haymaker 306-863-4377. www.vanburckseeds.ca www.trawinseeds.ca Forage Oats. Tradition Barley, Glas flax, CERTIFIED CARDALE, AAC Redwater, CDC CERTIFIED #1: SNOWBIRD. Call Lung McLeod RR2 and Barker R2xtend Soybeans. Forage and Grass Seeds, Various Utmost VB, CDC Landmark VB, Pasteur. Seeds Ltd. 306-368-2414, Lake Lenore, SK. Canola and other Cereal Seed Varieties Van Burck Seeds, 306-863-4377, Star available upon request. Custom ProcessCity, SK. www.vanburckseeds.ca ing, seed treating, inoculating. Delivery is CERTIFIED #1 CDC Landmark VB, CDC available. Early payment discounts. Call Plentiful, Cardale, Elgin ND, Goodeve VB, 204-222-8785 or 1-866-283-8785 WinniFenton Seeds, 306-873-5438, Tisdale, SK. peg, MB. email djames@jamesfarms.com CERTIFIED #1 AAC Brandon: 99% germ., CDC Inca Yellow Pea 99% vigor, 38.58 TKW. Sandercock Seed Farm, 306-334-2958, Balcarres, SK. CDC Proclaim Red Lentil CERTIFIED #1 CARBERRY, Ennis Seeds, CDC Palmer Chickpea 306-429-2793, Glenavon, SK.

CERT. #1 Copeland: 94% germ., 95% vigor, 48.3 TKW, 100% Copeland. Sandercock Cert. CDC LANDMARK VB: high yielding, midge resistance, semi-dwarf, 99% germ., Seed Farm, 306-334-2958, Balcarres, SK. 0% disease. Printz Family Seeds, GravelCERTIFIED #1 CDC Austenson, Ennis bourg, SK., 306-648-3511, 306-380-7769. Seeds, 306-429-2793, Glenavon, SK. CERTIFIED # 1 AAC Jatharia VB wheat, Midge tolerant. Shewchuk Seeds, CERTIFIED CDC MAVERICK. Hickseeds new. 306-354-7998 (Barry) or 306-229-9517 306-290-7816, Blaine Lake, SK. (Dale), Mossbank, SK. CERTIFIED #1: AAC Brandon, AAC Cameron VB & Carberry. Lung Seeds Ltd. We know that farming is enough of a gamble 306-368-2414, Lake Lenore, SK. so if you want to sell it fast place your ad in the Manitoba Co-operator classifieds. It’s a Sure NEW WHEAT KING! Certified #1 AAC 98% germ. Nakonechny Thing. Call our toll-free number today. We have Brandon, Seeds, 306-932-4409, Ruthilda, SK. friendly staff ready to help. 1-800-667-7770.

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WANTED: FEED GRAIN, barley, wheat, peas, green or damaged canola. Phone Gary 306-823-4493, Neilburg, SK. WANTED: FEED BARLEY Buffalo Plains Cattle Company is looking to purchase barley. For pricing and delivery dates, call Kristen 306-624-2381, Bethune, SK. GROW SOYBEANS? If you grow 1000 acres earn a free new pickup truck every year and give last year’s away. Free report at www.profitfromthebean.com or call 204-856-3396.

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. 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 It doesn’t get any better than this. Prepay your ad for 3 weeks and get 2 weeks free! Call today! 1-800-667-7770.

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FDN. & CERT. CDC Spectrum; CDC Amarillo. High germ. & 0% disease. Fast Seed CORN SEED - Open pollinated. Approx. $28/acre, at 26,000 PPA. Tall leafy plants, Farm Ltd., 306-463-3626, Kindersley, SK. 7'- 9' with 8"-10" in cobs. Excellent grazing/ REGISTERED/CERTIFIED #1: AAC Ardill, silage. Delivery Available, 204-723-2831, CDC Inca, CDC Spectrum, CDC Limerick Austin, MB. cattcorn18@gmail.com (green), CDC Proclaim Lentil (red). Ardell Seeds Ltd., 306-668-4415, Vanscoy, SK. ITCHY VARIETY CANARY SEED, high germ, 35¢/lb. 306-335-2777, Lemberg, SK CERTIFIED CDC INCA & CDC Greenwater, Exc. germ. & disease. Fraser Farms, Pam- 1000 BU. ORGANIC FLAX seed, grade #2, brun, SK, 306-741-0475. foc@sasktel.net and borage seed available, various GLA’S. 306-595-2094, Pelly, SK. 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, COVER CROPS. HICKSEED LTD., SK., cell 306-441-7851 or 306-445-5516. Mossbank, SK. Now has on the floor gregfarms@sasktel.net for organic plowdown: Daikon radish till); Hairy Vetch; Austrian Winter The Manitoba Co-operator. Manitoba’s best- (zero peas; Buckwheat; Yellow Blossom sweet read farm publication. clover. Also, green feed blends available. For all your seed needs call Hickseed Ltd. Barry 306-354-7998 or Dale 306-229-9517

CERTIFIED #1 CDC Sorrel, AAC Bravo. CERTIFIED #1: CDC Calvi & CDC Cibo. Fenton Seeds, 306-873-5438, Tisdale, SK. Call Lung Seeds Ltd. 306-368-2414, Lake CERTIFIED #1 CDC Sorrel, AAC Bravo. Lenore, SK. Fenton Seeds, 306-873-5438, Tisdale, SK. REG. & CERTIFIED CDC Calvi (itchless), CERT. #1 BETHUNE, 98% germ., 95% vig- high yielder. Fast Seed Farm Ltd., or. Sandercock Seed Farm, Balcarres SK., 306-463-3626, Kindersley, SK. 306-334-2958.

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CERTIFIED #1: CDC Limerick. Lung Seeds GLYPHOSATE 1 SOYBEANS: Top yields, delivered. Common #1. Keep your own Ltd. 306-368-2414, Lake Lenore, SK. seed! Call Norcan Seeds, 204-372-6552, CDC AMARILLO, CDC INCA, certified 204-739-3519. Fisher Branch, MB. #1, excellent quality! Nakonechny TOP QUALITY CERTIFIED alfalfa and grass Seeds, 306-932-4409, Ruthilda, SK. MARROWFAT PEA SEED (common) for seed. Call Gary or Janice Waterhouse sale, 91% germ. Call or text for details. ABARTH, CDC SPECTRUM, AAC Carver 403-528-0085, Medicine Hat, AB. 306-874-5684, Naicam, SK. certified yellow peas, very good quality. 306-843-2934, Wilkie, SK. www.herle.ca

CERTIFIED CDC ALLOY. Good disease HYBRID AND OPEN-POLLINATED canola package. Printz Family Seeds, Gravelbourg varieties. Certified #1 Synergy (Polish), SK., 306-648-3511, 306-380-7769. Dekalb & Rugby. Phone Fenton Seeds, 306-873-5438, Tisdale, SK. CERTIFIED TRANSCEND, very good quality. Call 306-843-2934, Wilkie, SK. TOP YIELDING CANOLA from Canterra www.herle.ca Seeds. Check out yields in the seed guide and purchase from Lung Seeds Ltd. AAC SPITFIRE, TRANSCEND, top 306-368-2414, Lake Lenore, SK. quality. Wiens Seed Farm 306-377-2002, Herschel, SK. OPEN POLLINATED, CONVENTIONAL caCERT. & REG. CDC Precision; AAC Spitfire. nola: UA AlfaGold, UA BountyGold, certiHigh germ. & 0% F.G., Fast Seed Farm Ltd., fied #1, treated or bare. 780-336-5700, Viking, AB. More info visit: 6kingseed.com 306-463-3626, Kindersley, SK.

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LOOKING FOR OLD and new crop soybeans FOB Western Canada. Licence and bonded grain company. Call, email, text Now for competitive pricing at the farm! Market Place Commodities Ltd, accurate real time marketing. 403-394-1711, 403-315-3930. info@marketplacecommodities.com

TIRED OF HAULING 20-40% of your soybean crop to market only to pay the soybean seed bill? There’s an alternative! Visit: www.profitfromthebean.com or CERTIFIED CDC INCA, CDC Greenwater, phone 204-856-3396. CDC Mosaic. Call Grant, 306-746-7336, 306-524-4339, 306-746-8070, Semans, SK

CERTIFIED TRANSCEND. Proven variety. Printz Family Seeds, Gravelbourg, SK., 306-648-3511, 306-380-7769.

CERTIFIED #1, high germ: CS Camden, CDC Ruffian, CDC Morrison. Seed Source, Archerwill, SK., 306-323-4402. CERTIFIED Camden, Morgan, Baler and Haymaker. Trawin Seeds, 306-752-4060, Melfort, SK. www.trawinseeds.ca CERT. CDC RUFFIAN, CDC Minstrel, AC Morgan. Van Burck Seeds, Star City, SK 306-863-4377. www.vanburckseeds.ca CERTIFIED #1 CDC Ruffian, AC Leggett & CDC Orrin. Fenton Seeds, 306-873-5438, Tisdale, SK.

COMMON YELLOW FLAX seed, 2500 bushel, golden flax seed from 2017 crop, 98% germ., 87% vigor, 1000 kernel weight 5.8g, brown count .04%. $28.00 FOB, Lemberg area, $28/bu., pickup. Call 306-730-8375, or 306-730-8375, Lemberg, SK. Email: Rhfarms1884@sasktel.net

SOLD! DAIRY QUALITY & beef hay: 500 round bales, approx. 1500 lbs. Feed test available. Faubert Farms, Marengo, SK. Call Murray 306-463-9691. MAKE SERIOUS HAY! Contact Nuhn Forage for all your forage preservation needs. Featuring the #1 liquid and granular products/applicators on the market. For Serious Hay: 800-965-9127 www.juicehay.ca EXCELLENT BEEF ALFALFA, 18.5% protein, 20% orchard grass, square bales, inside. Can deliver. 204-371-5744, Landmark, MB. BALES: Grass hay 5x6 bales, maxed out; Also Timothy straw. Can deliver loads of 34 or you haul. 204-739-3132, Dallas, MB. 100 MEDIUM SQUARE wheat straw bales, 3x3x8, baled dry & clean with a conventional combine, stored in hay shed, $20/bale; Some small square also avail. Delivery available. Phone 204-755-3416, Hazelridge, MB. WANTED: ALFALFA 3x3 and 3x4 bales. Will arrange for pickup at farm/field. Phone Chris 204-746-0462, Brunkild, MB. LARGE ROUND BALES, hard core, 5x6, afalfa/grass mix and alfalfa 1st and 2nd cut, no rain; also grass bales. 204-749-2194, 204-526-0733, Rathwell, MB. LARGE AMOUNT OF net wrapped round bales. Alfalfa/Timothy, 1st and 2nd cut alfalfa grass, mixed grass plus oat straw baled behind JD 9600’s. 1420 to 1740 lbs. Some 2016 available. Most 2016 and 2017 baled with little or no rain. Analysis available. Loading with possible trucking capability. 204-529-2565, Cartwright, MB. LARGE QUANTITY ROUND Alfalfa bales, net wrapped, good quality, no rain. Also large round straw bales. Call/text Craig, 204-648-4711, Gilbert Plains, MB.

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POST SHAVINGS: Cattle feedlot, horse & poultry bedding. Bulk pricing and delivery available; Landscaping Mulch: Available in 1 yard bulk bags for $45, delivery available; Colored Landscaping Mulch: Available in 1 yard bulk bags for $115, delivery avail. Vermette Wood Preservers, WANTED HEATED CANOLA. No broker Spruce Home, SK.. 1-800-667-0094. Email: involved. Sell direct to crushing plant. info@vwpltd.com Visit: www.vwpltd.com Cash on delivery or pickup. 306-228-7306 REASONABLY PRICED HAY in big or 306-228-7325, no texts. Unity, SK. squares. Only 157 remaining can arrange for trucking. 306-320-1041, Leroy, SK.

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NEW HAY FOR SALE; Round bale picking and hauling, small or large loads. Travel anywhere. 306-291-9658, Vanscoy, SK. HAY FOR SALE - DELIVERED! Also custom hauling. V-V Trucking Ltd., 306-631-8544, Moose Jaw, SK. TAME GRASS HAY: 5x5 round bales from 2017, twine wrapped, feed tests available, protein range 7.5 to 9 and TDN 58, $40/ bale in yard. 204-623-4357, 204-623-0664 cell. The Pas, MB., lesannjp@gmail.com WANTED: ROUND OR Large square straw bales within 100 kms. of Regina. Call 306-539-4465.

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TREATED OAT SEED for sale: Souris and Morgan, treated with Raxil Pro. Call Justin 306-469-0105, Big River, 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. TOP QUALITY ALFALFA, variety of grasses clent@lpctrade.com bhajt@lpctrade.com BUYING WILD FUR, whole frozen carcass, and custom blends, farmer to farmer. Gary cash paid. Must have fur license. Waterhouse 306-874-5684, Naicam, SK. DL#6168, call 306-852-8802, Tisdale, SK. Email: madtrapper@hotmail.ca COMMON CERTIFIED ORGANIC Alfalfa (tap rooted), common cert. organic Red NUVISION COMMODITIES is currently Round up the cash! Advertise your unwantand common cert. organic Alsike Clover, purchasing feed barley, wheat, peas and ed equipment in the Manitoba Co-operator milling oats. 204-758-3401, St. Jean, MB. 50 lb. bags. 306-382-1299, Saskatoon, SK. classifieds.

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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.

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.

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. MR. TIRE CORP. For all your tire needs, call Mylo at 306-921-6555 or Jeremy at 306-921-0068. Serving all Saskatchewan.

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2 SEASONAL FARM Machinery Operators required: Class 1 license is an asset. Applicants should have farm experience and mechanical ability. Duties include general servicing of equipment and other farm CARPENTRY & PRODUCTION LINE welding labour duties. Living quarters are available. program. 2 certificates, 2 employment Call 780-837-0645. streams, 1 tiny home. Apply now for Fall PRETTY VALLEY HONEY FARM is looking 2018 at greatplainscollege.ca Rosetown SK for full-time Apiary worker. Duties: working with bees, feeding bees, harvesting honey, operating apiary equip. At times hard physical labour, build and maintain FARM BOSS WANTED at Stump Lake apiary equip. Minimum 1 yr. experience of Ranch, Stump Lake, BC. Duties include: apiary work required. Minimum Class 5 Seeding/Fertilizing/Irrigation/Harvesting driver’s license required, high school diplocrops for cattle & horse feed; Responsible ma or equivalent. Wage $11.85-$12.00/hr. for care & maintenance of all farm machin- SW 26-35-26-W in the RM of Minitonas, ery & implements; Winter feeding of live- MB. Email: eckhardrinsdorf@gmail.com stock; Passion for farming, equipment & ranch life a must; Compensation commen- RIVER VALLEY SPECIALTY FARMS: surates with skills and experience; Other Seeking seasonal workers for 2018. Posifarm duties as may be required. Submit tion will be seasonal full-time, 40+ CV/resume to: info@stumplake.com hrs/week. Wage $11.18/hour. Period of Suitable candidates will be contacted. employment anticipated to be from April 2018 until August 2018. Duties include: FULL-TIME FARM LABOURER HELP. Harvesting and packing of asparagus, Applicants should have previous farm ex- planting and weeding of pumpkins, squash perience and mechanical ability. Duties in- and onions as well as weeding of organic clude operation of machinery, including fields. Must be willing to work long hours tractors and other farm equipment, as well and do repetitive tasks as well as bending as general farm laborer duties. $25/hour and some heavy lifting. Applicants must be depending on experience. Must be able to able to work in a variety of conditions in cross US border. Location: Pierson, MB. outdoor environments and must be able to Feland Bros. Farms, Greg Feland and Wade work well with others. Education requireFeland, Box 284, Pierson, MB. R0M 1S0. ments not applicable, experience an asset. 701-756-6954. Location of work is MacGregor and area, Please apply by e-mail to: FARM LABOURER: FT permanent position Manitoba. or in writing available on mixed farm. Applicant must be admin@rivervalleyfarms.ca to: Box 33, Bagot, MB. R0H 0E0. mechanically inclined and able to maintain and do minor repairs on farm machinery 2 SEASONAL FARM Machinery Operators and trucks. Assets would be welding & required. Must be able to operate grain fabricating abilities, and a 1A licence or cart, tandem grain truck, FWA tractor willing to obtain a 1A. Accommodation w/rockpicker, 4 WD tractor for harrowing. available. 306-893-8107, 306-893-8105. Also manual labour for upkeep of leafcutter bees and general servicing of equip. GRAIN FARM MANAGER, Livestock Manager May 1 to Nov. 15. $15-$18/hr. 101008187 & Farm Workers required on large grain and SK Ltd., 303 Frontier Trail, Box 372, Wadelivestock operation in the Eddystone, MB. na, SK., S0A 4J0. Fax: 306-338-3733, ph area. Opportunities are available for: 1. 306-338-7561 or cfehr9860@hotmail.com Grain Farm Manager; 2.Cattle Manager; 3.Farm Workers. Competitive salaries. ALTHOUSE HONEY FARMS INC. 1/2 mi Housing and other incentives are available! south Porcupine Plain, SK., 500 McAllister Call or text Steve at 204-805-1197, or Ave. 7 positions required for 2018 season, May-October. $13-$18/hr. depending on email: steve.manning@samc.ag experience. Job duties: assisting in spring GRAIN/OILSEED FARM WORKER: Equip- hive inspection, unwrapping & splitting, ment operation & servicing (GPS); Build- supering, building supers and honey ing/yard maintenance. Full-time year frames, honey removal and extracting, fall round, $30/hr plus benefits. 306-745-2528 feeding, applying mite control & wrapping hives for winter. No education required, FULL-TIME DAIRY HERDSPERSON, perma- but experience would be an asset. WCB nent position, duties: monitoring cattle coverage. Ph Ron Althouse 306-278-7345, health, AI, & milking. Experience required, email: althousehoney@sasktel.net 3 year minimum as herd manager and diploma. $15.50/hr., English work language. FARM HELP WANTED for 2018 season, on Mail resume to: St. Brigid’s Dairy Ltd., 3500 acre grain farm. Operating air seed42352 Brandon Rd., Brussels, ON., N0G er, sprayer, swather, combine. $20-25/hr. Preferably have Class 1A. Tramping Lake, 1H0. Email: stbrigidsdairy@gmail.com SK. 306-843-7762 or 306-755-2003. DUFFERIN MARKET GARDENS is accepting applications for seasonal farm PASTURE RIDER REQUIRED for 2018 seaworkers. Duties include: planting, weed- son. Monet Pastures Ltd., Elrose, SK., reing, harvesting and packing vegetables. quires a full-time seasonal pasture rider to Long hours, much bending & heavy lifting. help care for 1950 cow/calf pairs May 1st Start: February 2018. Wage: $11.25/hr., to November 1st. Must supply own horses Please send resume with references to fax: and tack. Experience with cattle disease is 204-745-6193. Or mail to: Box 1051, Car- mandatory. Valid driver’s license required. Must be able to rope and treat cattle in man, MB., R0G 0J0. open pasture. Housing available. Wages FARM & RANCH HELP Wanted in southern $23 to $30/hour based on experience. For Saskatchewan. Must have some experi- more information contact: Luke Ellingson ence and drivers licence is an asset. 306-378-7451, Tim Calwell 306-378-7554, 306-537-2624. or email calseeds@sasktel.net

FARM LABOURER REQUIRED for livestock operation. Duties include: operating, maintaining seeding & harvesting equip. Smoke free enviro., $17/hr. Housing avail. Lyle Lumax, 204-525-2263, Swan River, MB. RIDER POSITION AVAILABLE on large community pasture in SW SK. Wages depend on experience. Must supply own horses and functional tack. Should be able to rope, treat and handle cattle horseback. Feedlot experience is a plus. Fence maintenance is part of the job! For more details call or text 306-298-7323, 306-298-4606.

RANCH HANDS WANTED: 1000 cow ranch, seeking workers to do all aspects of ranching, haying and operating equipment. Knowledge of pivots & mechanical skills a plus! Top wages and housing included. Alexis Creek, BC. Call 250-394-4623, Email: c1ranch99@gmail.com FULL-TIME FARM LABOURER required for mixed farm. Valid drivers license required. Housing avail. Provost, AB. Fax resume: 780-753-2962 or ph 780-753-2952 or email: p_murray@live.ca HELPER WANTED ON mixed farm. Steady job for right person. Room and board avail. 403-631-2373, 403-994-0581, Olds, AB.

EXPERIENCED TURBINE AG Pilot Req'd: Roland Air Spray based out of Roland MB requires 1 commercial pilot for upcoming spray season starting June 1 2018 September 15 2018. Applicant must have; (1) A Canadian Commercial pilots Licence & Manitoba Aerial Applicators Licence. (2) Min experience of 2500 hours of Agriculture of which 1000 hrs must be on turbine air tractor. (3) Must maintain journey logs following Transport Canada guidelines. (4) Must be insurable with up to date medical. (5) Be capable of operating Satloc Bantam GPS or Ag Nav Platinum system. (6) Proficient in English. Accomodations and vehicle provided if required. Wage\salary: $60\hr based on 40 hour work week. Possible seasonal bonus based on performance. Workers Compensation provided, Benefits package available. Do Not Apply unless you meet all the above requirements. 204-745-6111 or 204-745-8484, https://www.rolandairspray.com/

FARM LABOURER WANTED: Must have valid 1A with driver’s abstract. Mechanical knowledge and experience with farm equipment an asset. Wage based on experience starting at $20-30/hr. Located in CARETAKER SCENIC RANCH south of Weyburn/Fillmore area, SK. 306-861-7317 Longview Alberta requires couple to fill caretaker role. Lawn care, livestock feeding, FARM LABOURER WANTED near Goodeve, and general supervision in exchange for housing. Ideal for retired couple with farm SK. Call 306-795-2710 or 306-795-5210. background. Commencing June 2018. Call our toll-free number to take advantage Please email resume to: of our Prepayment Bonus. Prepay for 3 weeks bwwatson@telus.net 403-651-7912. and we’ll run your ad 2 more weeks for free. That’s 5 weeks for the price of 3. Call 1-800EXPERIENCED FARM HAND wanted on 667-7770 today! FULL-TIME RANCH HELP wanted. Expe- Purebred Black Angus farm, southern AB. rience with livestock and machinery re- Full ad at: www.banduraranches.com quired. Non-smoker with clean driver’s abstract. Housing supplied. Fax resume with references: 403-548-2287. Email us at: 1A TRUCK DRIVER required. Must have walkersu7texaslonghorns@gmail.com MANKOTA STOCKMEN’S Weigh Co. Ltd oilfield experience. Please contact Mark at Phone: 403-548-6684, Redcliff, AB. Employment Opportunity General 306-270-5888 SEEKING EXPERIENCED FARMHAND: Manager Position. Chosen applicant will Full-time on mixed farm, cattle experience be responsible for all activities in running Do you want to target Manitoba farmers? required. Class 1 license an asset. Me- a successful livestock auction (sale dates, Place your ad in the Manitoba Co-operator. chanical & welding skills a plus! Wage sorting cattle, buyers, sellers and employ- Manitoba’s best-read farm publication. $15-$20/hour depending on experience. ee relations) with the ability to inspire, Email: crocushillfarms@gmail.com motivate and lead. Hay & Straw procurement. Meetings with the board of directors 403-533-2494, Rockyford, AB. and industry organizations. An Excellent to join a company with a long RURAL PROPERTY CARETAKERS looking for WANTED: GRAZING LEASE MANAGER/ opportunity reputable history. Salary Negotiable. position in SW Alberta starting June. CONTRACTOR. Bow Island grazing lease and Please submit application by March 1, 403-558-0191, itsmefred224@gmail.com headquarters is located 3 miles east and 8 2018. mankotastockmens@sasktel.net miles north of Bow Island, AB. The pasture Box 248 Mankota, SK S0H 2W0. We RETIRED SENIOR, would like a job looking consists of approx. 38, 000 acres of dry Thank all who apply however only those after your farm for the winter. Some land pasture and 1080 acres of irrigated selected for further consideration will be chores would be welcome. Please email: pasture split by the South Sask River. It interviewed. bwaldie@sasktel.net annually supports anywhere from 8000 to 11,000 aum’s of grazing. 2017 numbers consisted of 1750 cow calf pairs and 250 yearlings held in 7 herds. The contractor will be expected to operate the pasture and manage all the herds in conjunction with irrigation timing in order to fully utilize available grazing. Other duties will include: Recording entry and exit of cattle; Treatment of sick animals; Repair & maintenance of fences, buildings and irrigation works; Along with other duties assigned by the board. The contractor must supply: Horses & tack, pickup truck(s), horse trailRequirements: er, fuel for own vehicles, all hand tools, all additional help including an irrigator for Air Breaks pivot & flood irrigation & liability insurance Energy Group for the contractor and help. Employment is Clean Driver’s Abstract year round with grazing duties from April 1 Office Locations: to October 31 and winter duties feeding Certified First Aid the bull herd for the balance of the year. Grande Prairie, AB NB rental housing is available at the headH2S Alive Mannville, AB quarters. The board will provide equipConfined Space ment such tractor, silage wagon, ditcher, Nisku, AB etc. as deemed necessary by the board. Drug and Alcohol Screening Please submit your resume to: Bow Island Grazing Association c/o Lyndon Haugen, Contact: Box 422, Bow Island, AB., T0K 0G0. Dead*Work throughout AB, SK, MB. 1-877-541-9029 line for submission is February 16, 2018. For more info. phone: Ryan Renke www.bulldogenergygroup.com HR@bdeg.ca 403-529-9080, Bill Klassen 403-952-1024 or Paul Gruninger 403-308-6249.

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