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Steel tariffs could rebound on farmers here It’s not clear what impact tariffs will have on farm equipment but any increase will likely be passed on By Victoria Paterson AF contributor

t’s unclear if the new steel tariff proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump could be bad news for Canadian producers when it comes time to buy new farm equipment. If the tariffs are imposed, U.S. manufacturing companies would pay 25 per cent more for imported steel and 10 per cent more for imported aluminum, unless the exporting country has an exemption.

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Sustainable beef puts money in producers’ pockets It’s only $10 a cow, but pilot marks the first time producers have been paid for their stewardship efforts BY JENNIFER BLAIR AF staff

he first rubber-meets-the-road test of the years-long effort to make sustainable beef a paying proposition has been a success. After three months of testing, the Canadian Beef Sustainability Acceleration pilot project has shown that tracing certified sustainable cattle and beef through the supply chain is possible at current volumes. “It’s one of the first times this type of effort has been done — actually taking the framework and implementing it in the supply chain,” said Gurneesh Bhandal, Cargill’s beef sustainability manager. “It’s been a great start, and the numbers we’ve been able to accomplish in the first three months are very promising. “So far, we’re very happy with the progress we’ve made.” The Certified Sustainable Beef Framework — a voluntary program developed by the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef — was launched late last year to allow beef producers and processors to demonstrate to consumers the sustainable practices used in their operations. This pilot project, which kicked off at the start of 2018, is the first test of the audit and traceability systems needed to meet the requirements of the framework. “In order to implement the framework within our supply chain, we needed to develop the infrastructure and method for

Pooling cattle from audited sustainable beef operations and tracing the beef every step of the way is a big logistical challenge — but now that it’s been done, it could open doors to new markets for cattle producers. PHOTO: CANADA BEEF tracking cattle and beef through the system,” said Bhandal. “So far, what we’ve set up works well, and we’re looking for more producers to test that further.” In the first three months of the project, more than 550,000 pounds of beef from more than 70 certified sustainable cattle producers moved through the system and was traced from farm to feedlot to packing plant — no T:10.25”

mean feat, given how segmented the supply chain currently is. “We all know how complicated the animal production chain is, and we had animals make it through and out the other end, which is great. It means our systems work,” said Virgil Lowe, business manager with Verified Beef Production Plus.

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BEEF SECTOR CONFRONTS A CONUNDRUM WHEN IT COMES TO QUALITY

CWRS still rules but Prairie Spring is worth a look

Brenda Schoepp Edible cutlery shows the endless possibilities when it comes to food innovation

Gord Gilmour It will take investment, not just legislation, to put an end to grain gridlock

RESEARCHER LOOKING FOR HELP IN BATTLE AGAINST WIREWORMS Infected fields needed for effort to find ways to control this long-lived pest

The latest national beef audit finds body scores are better, but defects are on the rise

CPS often doesn’t pencil out as well despite higher yields, but you need to do the math

Sylvain Charlebois Canadians still love meat, but are increasingly considering different dietary paths

Do more to save farmland, say two new reports U of A study says hundreds of thousands of acres have been lost while Senate committee calls for help for young farmers STAFF

pair of new reports are urging government to do more to save good farmland from being lost to agriculture. And there’s a lot that has been lost already, according to researchers at the University of Alberta. “Analysis of satellite imagery shows that between 1984 and 2013, the amount of land in urban uses in the Edmonton-Calgary corridor increased from 3,127 square kilometres to 4,763 square kilometres, an increase of 52 per cent,” says a report from the university’s Alberta Land Institute. That 1,636 square kilometres of urban expansion translates to 404,264 acres. And while the rate of urban expansion around Calgary, Edmonton, and Red Deer was highest in the first part of that 30-year period, the demand for residential and industrial land in the Highway 2 corridor continues to be ravenous, with just under 155,000 acres lost from 2000 to 2012. “Some of the good news is that Alberta’s big cities have an insatiable appetite for nearby farmland. PHOTO: Darko Ivanovic/iStockphoto/Getty Images everything else (being) equal, the best-quality lands were less likely Institute are now working with the Senate standing committee says the Senate report titled A to be converted than lower-quality municipalities on planning tools on agriculture. Growing Concern: How to keep lands,” said co-author Brent Swal- — such as maps that overlay farmFederal departments such farmland in the hands of Canalow, a professor in the agricultural land loss with zoning designations a s A g r i c u l t u r e C a n a d a a n d dian farmers. life and environmental sciences — Swallow told the university’s StatsCan should work with their The Senate report also focuses department. news website. provincial counterparts “to take on the challenges faced by “Nonetheless, much of the land Using remote sensing to assess advantage of initiatives such as young farmers trying to acquire converted out of agriculture dur- the quality of farmland and then the national research project on land. The committee, which ing the 2000-12 period was prime using that data for land-use farmland protection, in order to heard from dozens of witnesses cropland.” planning is one of the recom- enhance the tools they need to (including Alberta Federation SEC_BRANDON17_BnrFBC_SEC_BRANDON17_BnrFBCqxd 2017-10-10 4:41 PM Page 1 Researchers at the Alberta Land mendations in a new report from better track land transactions,” of Agriculture president Lynn

“Nonetheless, much of the land converted out of agriculture during the 2000-12 period was prime cropland.”

Jacobson), also recommended Ottawa consider “increasing the amount of the lifetime capital gains exemption for qualified farm property to make it easier for new farmers to acquire farmland.” The current lifetime capital gains exemption for qualified farm property is $1 million. “This tax exemption may facilitate farm transfers. However, considering the large average size of farms and the rise in the value of farmland, this tax exemption is not sufficient to enable the financing necessary to increase the amount of farmland under cultivation and therefore keep farms viable,” the committee’s report states. The senate committee report can be found at www.sencanada. ca (search for ‘farmland’ and then click on the ‘Farmlandfinal’ link). The University of Alberta report can be found at www.albertalandinstitute.ca.

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Training program growing the next generation of farm leaders Program helps younger farmers become leaders in agriculture and their community BY JENNIFER BLAIR AF staff/Edmonton

eremie Turcotte isn’t so sure he knows enough about agriculture to be considered a ‘young leader’ in the industry. “I never spent a day of my life on a farm until four years ago,” said Turcotte, who now operates a 2,000acre grain farm with extended family near Peace River. “It’s so new to me, and I’m the one making these big decisions on a 2,000-acre farm. I feel totally lost sometimes.” But when Turcotte was invited to take part in Alberta Canola’s Young Leaders training program in midMarch, he jumped at the chance. “I figured it might expedite my learning,” said Turcotte, who started farming when a chance came up to work with extended family. “This was an opportunity for me to learn and talk to people who have been doing it for a long time.” Alberta Canola launched the training program three years ago in an effort to help the up-and-coming generation of farmers boost their leadership skills, both on the farm and in the industry. “Our board has taken some leadership training, and it wanted to provide that kind of opportunity to young farmers — whether they one day end up on Alberta Canola’s board or on one of the other crop commissions or on a school board,” said Rick Tallieu, the organization’s manager of grower relations and extension. “We wanted to give them some skills so that if they put themselves in a leadership position, they have those skills available.” Each year, the Young Leaders program invites 20 farmers under the age of 40 from across the province for two days of hands-on training. Participants learn about industry forecasting, governance, policy advocacy, media relations, and even business etiquette. Essentially, it’s a “training ground” for the next generation of

This year’s Alberta Canola’s Young Leaders are (from left to right): Jadon Hildebrandt, Ian Chitwood, Jill Assenheimer, Adam McMillan, Emily Gatez (side of chair), Steven Cowan, Jeremie Turcotte (seated), Brendon Carlson, Nicole Sendziak, Lucas Bell, Olivia Sederberg, Angela Waughtal (seated), Jeff Porozni, Melissa Stanford (side of chair), Luke Adam, Holly White, Scott Keller. PHOTO: Alberta Canola Producers Commission farm leaders — the men and women who will be influencing agricultural policy, sitting on boards, and driving the industry forward. “Young voices are important because they’re going to be the ones running the farm moving forward,” said Tallieu. “There’s value in bringing in younger people. They’re looking at how they’re going to farm 20 years down the road as opposed to thinking about how they’re going to retire successfully. “You’re never too old — but you’re also never too young — to be a director or to get involved in other ways.” Turcotte agrees. “We may not be paying the bills yet, but we eventually will be, so we should have these skills and discussions,” he said. “This training helps us learn that we have a voice.”

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That’s particularly important for young women in agriculture who face unique challenges getting more involved in the industry, said Nicole Sendziak, who also took the training. “Women are a big part of the industry and I don’t think we have a big enough voice,” said Sendziak, whose family operates a 1,500-acre pedigreed seed farm near Thorsby.

Jeremie Turcotte and Nicole Sendziak were both hesitant at first but are now enthusiastic advocates for the program. PHOTO: Jennifer Blair “I think it is important to represent the female side of this industry, and that’s why I want to get more involved. But I don’t see it as a challenge. I see it as an opportunity.” Like Turcotte, Sendziak was reluctant to take the training when first approached. “Because I’m still new to the industry, I find it a little bit intimidating to figure out if I fit or how I fit,” she said. “But it’s important to round out your skill set. There’s always something you can improve on, and there’s always something

you can learn from others in the industry.” In addition to the networking opportunities, the sessions offered practical experience with dealing with government officials, attending a business dinner, and being interviewed by the media. “It gave us a chance to put our skills to the test and practise,” said Sendziak. “There were a lot of tools that we were able to put in our tool kit during this training.” The policy presentations were a highlight for both Sendziak and

Turcotte. The group was split into smaller teams, which were each given a policy issue in the canola industry to research and speak on. Then each group was put into mock meetings with ‘government officials’ to make their case. “If we do a policy meeting with a minister, they don’t want to talk to a staff member. They want to talk to a farmer,” said Tallieu. “This gives them a chance to see what it’s like to sit down and make an ask, or make your case in a very limited amount of time.” “We got some hands-on experience that taught us how to be quick on your feet and communicate your message and get what you need from a government body,” Sendziak added. Turcotte appreciated the opportunity to talk about “real issues in the farming community” and learn about different perspectives from around the table. “It opens up your mind to a broader spectrum of those issues,” he said. “You’ve got to get out of your head and allow yourself to really understand the issue to create an informed opinion. “Everybody has a different perspective and everybody’s perspective matters.” For Sendziak, the training was a perfect starting point to get more involved in the industry. “I think young farmers do want to get involved and that maybe we just need more opportunities,” she said. “I’d encourage any young farmer to participate when they have an opportunity like this. You’ll come away from it better than you were.” This type of training should “almost be a requirement” for young farmers, added Turcotte. “So many young farmers are stuck in the old ways of thinking and in their little communities,” he said. “If everybody took this training and learned new things and met new people from all over the province, we would get to a point where we can all grow.” jennifer.blair@fbcpublishing.com

Dodging the taxman may be costing you Paying some tax makes sense, but cash deferrals and pre-buying inputs don’t always, says accountant BY JENNIFER BLAIR AF staff/Red Deer

ome of the farmers Rob Strilchuk works with seem to think that $1 is too much tax to pay. “I have clients who spend $100 to save $15 in tax,” said the MNP accountant. “I get it. I don’t want cash to go to Revenue Canada for any of my clients, either. But there is a certain amount of tax that it makes sense to pay.” In an effort to keep their yearly taxes low, farmers often play the “deferral game,” Strilchuk said at Alberta Canola’s Leading Edge Farm Management workshop last month. That allows them to smooth income from year to year, but sometimes it’s not worth it.

For instance, selling a bumper crop in the year it’s grown means more income and more taxes. Cash deferrals push some income into the next tax year, but then it gets tricky. “It allows you to manipulate the income to where you want it to be,” said Strilchuk. “If you defer the tax dollars to the future, you have more cash now to pay costs or buy property. It’s a deferral game, but it can catch up to you.” Farmers can also lower their income (thereby lowering their taxes) by pre-buying next year’s seed, chemicals, and fertilizer, he said. But in some cases, that doesn’t make sense. “That’s not a great investment, unless it was a great deal to be had strictly for business reasons,” said Strilchuk. “If you did get a deal and it makes sense to buy it now, great.

You not only get to deduct it for tax, but it was also a deal. It makes sense for business reasons — not just tax. “Let’s separate tax from business decisions.” Farmers struggle with that because they don’t realize “money costs,” he added. Say, for instance, that a producer has an operating line of credit with an interest rate of 4.4 per cent. If they had the money they deferred, they could pay down that debt, reducing their interest payments often by as much or more than what they would pay in tax. “People say this to me all the time — ‘Don’t worry about it. I’ve deferred $494,000 into 2019.’ And when I tell them that’s going to cost them a bunch, they say, ‘At least I’m not paying the tax.’” Deferrals are just another form of financing, he said.

And when producers wrap their mind around that, they need to start thinking about who actually has the use of their money, said Strilchuk. “The grain company with a deferred cheque has it. If you prebuy cattle, the feedlot has it. The input supplier has it. If you’ve gone out and bought seed, chemicals, and fertilizer, those guys all have your money.” And if any of them go out of business, you could be out of luck. “That would really suck. I mean, you fixed your tax problem, but you lost all that money.” Some producers argue they get a premium on deferred cheques, but that amount is likely negligible, said Strilchuk, who once was given a $100 premium on a $60,000 deferred cheque. “That interest rate is not even measurable,” he said. “And if I had

an operating line going, how much did I pay in interest while they had the use of my money?” The cost of capital is different for everyone because different individuals have different rates of return and debt. But ultimately, producers need to find a number that they’re comfortable with paying in taxes and work with their financial advisers to hit that target. “It’s definitely not zero. Surely to god it makes sense to pay a bit of tax,” said Strilchuk, adding you have to be below $11,000 of personal income if you want to pay zero taxes. “We don’t have to get down to zero to be better off. In one case, we’re giving the money to the government. In the other, we’re giving the money to the bank.” jennifer.blair@fbcpublishing.com

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anada’s grain handling and transportation system has descended into one of its periodic episodes of chaos and uncertainty. A big crop and some cold weather have collided with railways that have been cut to the bone in search of profit, observers say, leading to the predictable outcome of grain movement grinding to a near halt. The last time was the brutal winter of 2013-14, but that’s just the latest iteration of a story that’s now decades old. There are two factors that make this a recurring theme. First, railways are the only economical way to move bulk grains to market from the Prairies. Trucking simply cannot compete over long distances, there are no navigable waterways in the style of the Mississippi River, and other options such as a pneumatic grain ‘pipeline’ remain pie-in-the-sky. In addition to no competition for the railways, there is little incentive for the two national railways to compete. There are of course a few areas of overlap, but generally the two lines operate in geographic isolation from each other, CP on the southern Prairies and CN to the north.

In light of these two realities, frustrated grain shippers say this result is unsurprising. Railways understand this grain is captive to their lines and the result is a lack of any sense of urgency to service these shippers. If other shipping volume grows — containers from China or frac sand for the energy industry, for example — that means less rolling stock and fewer people to move grain. The immediate effects are sobering as demonstrated by the billions of dollars lost to demurrage, lost revenue, and lost sales from the 201314 debacle. Grain shippers may be captive, but Canada’s grain customers are not. Keep overseas processors waiting for too long and they might go elsewhere. And they might not be back. The federal government needs to move swiftly to pass Bill C-49, which provides grain shippers with better tools for holding the railways more accountable. The bill should have been in place before temporary measures brought into play in the wake of the last disruption were allowed to expire. History has shown that without competition and without adequate regulation, Canada’s railways will continue to put their shortterm economic interests ahead of national goals. But that’s all water under the bridge, so to speak. Speaking of

bridges, maybe the discussion should now turn to what is needed to secure Canada’s reputation as a reliable and high-quality supplier of grains in the future. The Prime Minister’s Advisory Panel on Economic Growth report, the so-called Barton Report, identified the agriculture and agri-food sector as a key player in this country’s economic future. It recommended Canada set its sights on becoming the world’s second-largest exporter in the next decade or so. But that report also cited the need for major investments in its transportation infrastructure in order to make that happen. “Canada’s agri-food, resources, and energy sectors, for example, all underwent positive transformations over the past decade, but our comparative advantages there are all too often curtailed by inadequate capacity in transportation infrastructure,” the report said. That report noted that infrastructure investments are in of themselves a factor in economic growth, pointing out that for every dollar invested, the economy grows by $1.60 in the first year. Looking to the future, investments that make the movement of goods to market more seamless are bound to have economic spinoffs that ripple through the economy, just as transportation snafus like this year’s spread the pain far and wide.

The federal government is promising action on the immediate crisis, and there are no doubt benefits that accrue from legislation that can hold the railways to account. Looking to the longer term, the government established the Canada Infrastructure Bank in February as recommended by the Barton Report. It’s a Crown corporation that will use $35 billion in federal funds to leverage investments in infrastructure that contributes to long-term economic growth. A mere $5 billion of that is dedicated to trade and transportation corridors, but it’s a start. Is better logistics management the only fix needed in Canada’s grain transportation network, or are hard investments needed? For example, can some of those investments be used to add a degree of competition to the system by adding infrastructure that increases the potential for interswitching? The thought of building new rail infrastructure after decades of pulling up lines and shipping the steel off to China might sound heretical, but it’s time to think outside the box. Changes to the transportation system now should not only be focused on addressing the problems of today. They need to face the demands of the future. gord.gilmour@fbcpublishing.com

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ere we go again! Some Prairie farmers cannot ship their grain. Grain companies and their friends are blaming the railways for not getting the grain to port. After months of railway lobbying, the federal government is pushing new transportation legislation, claiming Bill C-49 will punish the railways for neglecting grain shipments. Yet this legislation effectively deregulates those same railways. The railways are quiet and the grain companies are happy. Anyone paying attention should notice a lot wrong with this picture. Is it really true that Prairie grain is not moving to port? If you believe the grain companies and their friends in the Ag Transport Coalition, the railways are ignoring their rail car orders. Yet the more grain the railways haul, the more money they make, so this claim does not meet the smell test. Measuring grain movement is a fairly simple task. The Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) and the independent grain monitor, Quorum Corp., are objective sources of information. Every December the CTA audits the railways and looks at how much export grain they move

annually. As of Dec. 31, 2017 the railways moved 43.2 million tonnes of grain to port, up 6.9 per cent compared to 2016 — more grain than ever. Not bad for a fall and early winter with record rain and snow in the six mountain ranges between the Prairies and the West Coast! On March 6, Quorum reported, “Year to date western Canadian shipments from port terminal elevators at Week 30 are five per cent lower than the same period last year and one per cent lower than the five-year average.” While almost rounding errors, one per cent less is still a lot of tonnage, however, remembering India imposed high tariffs on Canadian pulse exports, it is no surprise overall shipments are slightly lower. The numbers show the railways are doing a good job of moving grain to port. That has not changed in the last three months, let alone the past year. Is the constant buzz from some farm groups that should know better simply a reaction to individuals who can’t deliver to their local elevator? Since the system is delivering enough grain to port, we must conclude that grain companies are ordering cars based on priorities other than meeting local farmers’ requirements. Why? Grain companies can use local car shortages as an excuse to pay farmers less for their grain. They get away with it because almost two-

thirds of Prairie delivery points are served by just one grain company, making farmers captive to the company at the closest delivery point. More than one farmer has heard something like the following from an elevator agent shedding crocodile tears: ‘We’re so sorry the price is down and you’ve heard how the railways are not moving the grain, but I’ve got a little space in my elevator if you need the money and can live with the higher basis.’ Dazzled by the pseudo-economic term ‘basis,’ the farmer sells for less and the grain company pockets the difference. When the farmer-controlled Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) was responsible for selling grain it optimized the system to return the maximum amount of money to farmers and organized grain shipments to maximize the shipping capacity of the overall system. The extra money was passed back to farmers. In the last nine years of the CWB-controlled system, demurrage charges were near zero and usually offset by despatch earnings for getting ships loaded ahead of time. Without the CWB, the grain companies are in a ‘no lose’ game with Prairie farmers captive to their delivery points. They use their local monopolies to maximize their own profits while blaming the railways and charging farmers basis for any extra costs they might incur.

By accepting the blame for plugged elevators, railways position themselves to lobby for further deregulation. Thanks to Ottawa, they may well be successful. With Bill C-49’s amendments to the Transportation Act creating mile-wide loopholes for the railways, the idea any grain company is going to offend the railways with a reciprocal penalty or court case when they can just take it out of the farmer’s grain cheque is beyond stupid — especially when 90 per cent of Prairie delivery points are serviced by just one railway. Instead of deregulating the railways via Bill C-49, the government should be clipping the grain companies’ market power over farmers through regulation. Bill C-49’s amendments to the Transportation Act do nothing but add the railways to the list of businesses ‘farming the farmers.’ Since the CWB was killed, the grain companies are smiling all the way to the bank, and the amended Transportation Act will soon let the railways join them — unless the Senate provides sober second thought. Ken Larsen is a member of the National Farmers Union, Region 7 (Alberta) and edits the Canadian Wheat Board Alliance website. He farms with his family west of Red Deer.

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Clever innovators have found new ways to bring us a cleaner plate There are a host of flours made with unusual ingredients and they can also be used to make edible cutlery By BRENDA SCHOEPP AF columnist

was thinking of my friend Ashley Fraser and the time I spent on his farm. The Australian innovator grew a variety of specialized seed crops for certified seed and birdseed, with the screenings going to the feed bunk ration. It was a wastefree way of looking at seed production and usage. In his climate Ashley was also surrounded by olive groves and vineyards, so he built a processor to take the discarded skins from the grapes that were used for wine (pulp) and oil (seed) to turn into high-end grape skin flour. The dark-purple flour is used by specialty bakeries. I love models like this where innovators utilize the whole product in a series of systems for further value adding, and flour is an area where there are many possibilities. I have often enjoyed chickpea flour in East Indian cuisine, barley, almond flour, coco-

nut flour and the super-protein quinoa flour. Others may prefer the taste of amaranth, brown rice, buckwheat, coconut, millet, navy bean, soy, or sorghum flours. Even a tiny grass seed can be made into flour called teff, which is used in Ethiopian flatbreads. Combinations of these flours, with or without wheat, can also be found in edible cutlery. Baking sorghum, rice, and wheat flour — or simply sorghum and rice flour that has been mixed with water — is a healthy alternative to buying plastic spoons. The cutlery comes in sweet, savoury (rock salt, pepper, carom and cumin seed), or plain flavours. If you have used a waffle iron you know that you can bake a nice-shaped waffle with a variety of flours. You now can also make your own spoons with edible spoon makers. Fashioned after the waffle maker, the product is a spoon made from the flour of choice. Edible plates have been around for a while, made mainstream by a Polish farmer who started add-

ing value to the bran extracted from milling wheat by cooking it with water at high pressure. It’s a lot of extra to eat, but if one is full from the meal on the plate, then no worries — the plate is biodegradable. Other innovators have now followed with alternative plate designs in the edible field. It all sounds rather exciting — the endless possibilities. But truth be told, I don’t get on well with ovens and despite my mother’s many attempts to teach me, I have yet to have something made with flour actually turn out (thus the interest in flatbreads). But I am curious and that led me to research the type of flour I think I can relate to. And that is coffee flour. The coffee we drink is the roasted bean (stone) which is found within the coffee cherry (coffee is a stone fruit). In the past, the green bean was extracted from the cherry, dried, and then roasted giving it the dark and aromatic flavour that we love first thing in the morning. The pulp of the cherry and the hull around the stone were tossed out. Now the hull and the pulp is saved

and ground to make flour. The result is a fruity — or what some might call floral or citrus-tasting — flour for baking. The dark colour gives it the divine look of chocolate, which in my view is another food group. Chocolate comes from the cacao fruit tree which grows to about 30 feet and sports an abundance of blossoms (several thousand) and 20 large pods that often grow close to the ground on the trunk rather than in the high branches. Inside the pods are seeds protected by pulp. To harvest this fruit, the pods are split, and the seed (beans) and pulp are fermented before the seeds are extracted from the pulp. Once extracted, the seed is roasted and then blown through air to release the outer shell from the internal nib. The nibs are pure chocolate (and pure heaven). Harvest is usually done on the field and the trash returned to the soil. Could we also make a chocolate flour? You may have guessed that my two favourite fruits are chocolate and coffee, and that both taste

good as part of any baked goods. We can consume those goods with edible cutlery in several flavours or even buy a spoon machine to make our own. The next birthday party might include kids and adults making delicious edible cutlery, served on edible plates and using a variety of flours and flavours. What fun! Innovation in the food space is fascinating to me as is the cultural context of how we use ingredients such as flour. If we can grind the waste from grapes and coffee to make flour and use the bran from milling to make plates, who knows what will be next? How we choose to present our food at a dinner party, picnic, or in the harvest field can be an exciting experience if we eat the plate and cutlery and do good for the cook and the environment. Brenda Schoepp works as an international mentor and motivational speaker. She can be contacted through her website www. brendaschoepp.com. All rights reserved. Brenda Schoepp 2018

A meatless Canada? That day is still a long ways off Dalhousie University’s recent poll shows vegetarian and vegan numbers are steady, not rising BY SYLVAIN CHARLEBOIS Dalhousie University

anadians love meat. Many of us have been dedicated to our favourite protein source for years. But other sources of protein are emerging as potent alternatives to animal protein. Demand is up for vegetable proteins like pulses, as well as for fish and seafood, Loblaw has even started selling cricket flour and is trying to make insect consumption mainstream. As a result, some believe vegetarianism and veganism may be on the rise in Canada. Not so much, it seems. According to a recent poll conducted by my university, it appears that the number of vegetarians and vegans have remained the same, but the number of Canadians who follow specific dietary practices is clearly on the rise. Results suggest that 7.1 per cent of Canadians consider themselves vegetarians, and 2.3 per cent vegans. These numbers are fairly consistent with several other polls conducted over the last decade or so. Vegetarians maintain a meat-free diet, while vegans also abstain from any animal or animal-derived products, including dairy, eggs, and even honey. We

should note that there are several variations of vegetarianism and veganism. But even if these percentages are not shockingly high, we are getting some indication that things may get more complicated in the future. Results show that 32 per cent of Canadians do observe some sort of committed dietary regime. This number is one of the highest we have seen in recent years. Women are 0.6 times more likely to consider themselves vegetarian or vegan than men. Level of education also seems to be a significant determinant. People with a university degree are three times more likely to consider themselves vegetarians or vegans than those with a high school diploma. Consumers living in British Columbia are 0.6 times more likely to identify as vegetarians or vegans than consumers living in the Prairies or the Atlantic region. Wealthier people also seem to commit more to specific diets. Consumers who earn more than $150,000 per year are twice as likely to consider themselves vegetarians or vegans than consumers earning less than $80,000. Nothing very surprising here, but younger consumers are really making things interesting. Consumers under 35 are three times more likely to consider themselves vegetarians or vegans than consumers who are

49 or older. Three times — that is a lot. Experts argue that the rise of specialty diets is due to consumers associating vegetarianism and veganism not just with animal welfare, as they did in the past, but also with healthier and cleaner products. Others are simply rejecting the model of industrialized agriculture altogether, but health appears more and more to be a factor. In fact, the poll suggests that over 12 per cent of Canadians are diabetic, according to the survey. Consumers aged 49 and up are twice as likely to adopt a diabetic diet over time, than those under the age of 35. As our population gets older, it is difficult to see how that number could drop any time soon. Questions concerning allergies also garnered interesting results. Almost 12 per cent of Canadians mentioned having allergies, and over 20 per cent of households with more than two children declared having to constantly watch for allergens. These are alarming results. For many years now, allergens have been a nightmare for food companies and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency alike. So far, in 2018, of the 35 food recalls issued by federal regulators, almost a third were due to the presence of ingredi-

Are more Canadians becoming vegetarians or vegans? A recent poll by Dalhousie University suggests the number of vegetarians and vegans among us has likely remained the same, but things are getting complicated out there.

ents undeclared on the label. Oddly though, consumers in the Prairies are two times more likely to suffer from food allergies than consumers in Quebec. Religious beliefs are also enticing Canadians to choose specialty products like halal or kosher foods, but results show these categories remain somewhat marginal. A total 2.3 per cent of Canadians mentioned eat-

ing halal foods regularly while less than one per cent choose kosher products. Supply remains an issue across the country, as halal and kosher foods are not always easily available. But with our ambitions around immigration, this could change. Obviously, this is just one survey which polled only 1,049 Canadians. As with any survey, results must be taken with a grain of salt, no pun intended. Still, these results point to a much more heterogeneous food demand than we have seen in recent years. No wonder Air Canada now offers 18 different special meal options for its international flights. Catering companies and restaurants also know very well that serving patrons is an art that is slowly becoming more about customizing servings than delivering a standardized meal. So, if you are one of those who have no specific dietary needs of any sort, you are still in the majority. But with a younger generation seeking more dietary nuances, this could change over the next decade or so. Sylvain Charlebois is dean of Dalhousie University’s faculty of management and a researcher in food distribution and policy. He writes regularly about food and agriculture.

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“The retailers have been willing to invest in it before they can get benefit from it.”

“Just to prove that it’s possible is a really big accomplishment.” There was a lot of trial and error to get to that point, Bhandal added. “We need to make sure that whatever claims we make are accurate, so it was really important that we have very high confidence in the systems that we were setting up,” she said. “That required a lot of tweaking with how we set up that system.”

Virgil Lowe

Chicken and egg

This enhanced level of traceability is one of the cornerstones of the Certified Sustainable Beef Framework. “We want to be able to deliver on that for our customers who are looking to be able to make certain sustainability claims about their beef,” said Bhandal. But convincing producers to get on board has been tricky. Retailers have been shifting toward these sustainable claims for a number of years in an effort to meet growing consumer demand, but producers have wanted to see that their investment in production management changes and the necessary audit processes would yield a return. “We had a chicken and an egg problem for a long time,” said Lowe. “In order to get it going, we needed some incentives. But in order to get the incentives, we needed some supply so that the retailers could sell it.” Luckily, the retailers involved in the pilot project — including McDonald’s, Loblaws, and Cara (through its Original Joe’s and Swiss Chalet brands) — have put their money where their mouth is. For the first three months of the pilot project, producers have received a $10-per-head credit funded by these

This chart from the Canadian Beef Sustainability Acceleration pilot project shows how the money flows. GRAPHIC: WWW.cbsapilot.ca retailers to offset the cost of becoming certified and reward their efforts. “They’ve come to the table with an astounding commitment to support the creation of this sustainable beef supply chain before they can even make sustainability claims for the products they’re getting,” said Lowe. “The retailers have been willing to invest in it before they can get benefit from it.” The financial incentives are tied to the volume of meat produced, so the $10-per-head figure will likely vary from quarter to quarter. But the hope is that as the volume increases, the credit will increase as well. “For a number of years, we’ve wanted to see end-users in the market prove the demand by pushing value up the supply chain for prod-

ucts raised with specific types of attributes, and now we have that,” said Lowe. “This is proof that the end-users and consumers are willing to support that financially, which is a huge benefit to our industry.”

More producers wanted

And now that retailers have invested in the process, it’s time for producers to step up, too. “The success of this initiative — of being able to attach what happens on these beef operations to meat in the store with the consumer — is a critical component of our progression and long-term sustainability in the beef industry,” said Lowe. “There’s a pretty big benefit in being able to put those practices out

in front of consumers to say, ‘This is how good beef production is done.’” Bhandal agrees. “This is really about the longterm strength and sustainability of the beef industry as a whole,” she said. “Consumers are getting a lot of information about the beef industry that isn’t always positive, and I think we need a platform for the beef industry to be able to speak about what actually happens on the ranch.” As this pilot project continues, producers will have an opportunity to shape the process to create a sustainability framework that will work for them. And there are some benefits of getting in on the ground floor, said Lowe.

“This is the first step toward building a long-term supply chain for certified sustainable beef to meet the growing demand,” he said. “If a producer wants to be a part of that chain, they may as well get involved in the pilot.” In order to participate, producers need to be registered with Verified Beef Production Plus, be members of BIXS, and upload information on their cattle to the Canadian Livestock Tracking System database through age verification or move-in reports. In order for cattle to qualify for the project, they must move through an entire certified chain, going from a certified ranch to a certified feedlot, and then to a certified packing plant. Ultimately, the success of this pilot project will hinge on producer buy-in, said Lowe. “Producers seem to be getting on board, and we hope that we can grow that throughout the rest of the pilot.” For more information on the Canadian Beef Sustainability Acceleration pilot project, visit www.cbsapilot.ca. jennifer.blair@fbcpublishing.com

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Steel tariffs } from page 1 But it’s not clear if the new duties will drive up equipment prices in a noticeable way for Canadian producers looking to buy new machinery. “I think it’s too soon to really make a judgment call on that,” said Kevin Bender, chair of the Alberta Wheat Commission. Alberta Barley chair Jason Lenz has a similar view, saying the possibility of the new tariffs causing price increases is cause for some concern, but noted it’s hard to predict how the situation will play out. “You never know what’s going to happen south of the border these days,” Lenz said. Since Trump’s initial announcement of his proposed tariffs, Canada and Mexico received an exemption while North American Free Trade Agreement talks continue. However, the exemption is only “for now,” U.S. officials said, with Trump tweeting, “tariffs on steel and aluminum will only come off if new and fair NAFTA agreement is signed.” (Australia has also been granted an exemption and other governments were scrambling to get exemptions from the levies, which were scheduled to take effect March 23.) Many of the major farming equipment manufacturers are U.S. based, like John Deere or Case New Holland. The possible impact on American manufacturers’ bottom lines has the U.S.-based Association of Equipment Manufacturers sounding alarms. A 25 per cent steel tariff could have negative ramifications not only for the companies, said association president Dennis Slater, but also employees and producers, as production costs go up, profit margins decrease, and sales possibly drop. “I’ve seen a couple already say they’ll put a… steel fee on that, on top of their costs for now,” Slater said. “I don’t think they’re going to be able to absorb all the cost of that.” Most U.S. equipment manufacturers work with at least some imported steel, he said. “I’ve only met one manufacturer, and a very small one at that, that sourced all its steel in the U.S.,” he said. However, how much equipment price tags may go up is unknown. “It depends on the individual manufacturer,” Slater said. His organization estimates that steel accounts for about 10 per cent of equipment manufacturers’ direct costs. A 25 per

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The low dollar has already pushed up the price of American-made farm equipment and steel tariffs could increase them further. PHOTO: www.caseih.com cent jump in that cost translates into a 2.5 per cent increase in the total cost of manufacturing a tractor or combine. That may not seem like a lot but it would be a significant jump given the high price of some agriculture equipment, Slater said. (In its most recent farm input cost estimates, Alberta Agriculture puts the price tag for a new four-wheel-drive, 325- to 375-horsepower tractor at just over $384,000. A 2.5 per cent increase in that price equals $9,600.) But the bigger impact on the cost of equipment at the moment is the slide in the Canadian dollar, said Bender. A low loonie helps producers on export sales (which are priced in U.S. dollars) but greatly increases the price of imported machinery. “That’s a tangible change that we’ve witnessed in the past,” Bender said. The lower dollar combined with a drop in grain and oilseed prices prompted Prairie farmers to scale back purchases of tractors, combines, and other new equipment in the last few years. However, the country’s largest dealer of Case IH farm equipment recently expressed the hope that was changing. “We have begun to see signs that Western Canada’s agriculture equipment profile is reverting to a more typical composition, with customer demand for new equipment beginning to pick up,” Rocky Mountain Equipment said in stock market regulatory filings earlier this month. Farmers have faced increas-

“We’ve heard there’s been a run-up in anticipation of the tariff, that prices are already on their way up.” Dennis Slater

ing equipment costs over the last several years, said Lenz, adding that if manufacturers’ costs go up due to the new steel levies, they will be passed on to farmers. “If those manufacturers end up having to pay that, we all know who will have to pay,” he said. The Association of Equipment Manufacturers is part of a wider effort by the U.S. manufacturing industry to persuade the Trump administration to dump the idea of steel and aluminum tariffs altogether. Meanwhile, the uncertainty of what is happening is already affecting steel prices, Slater said. “We’ve heard there’s been a run-up in anticipation of the tariff, that prices are already on their way up,” he said in a mid-March interview. “One manufacturer told us in the farm industry just this week, on hearing the announcement told us that they in the last six months have already... faced 30 per cent in increases.” The uncertainty over the future of NAFTA and what

Trump might do next also has the Canadian agricultural manufacturing industry on edge. “The lack of clarity around NAFTA is the big issue at the moment. It’s got a lot of people, I would say, on pause in terms of investment decisions,” said Nigel Jones, CEO of Seed Hawk and a director of the Agricultural Manufacturers of Canada. Canadian makers of agricultural implements have annual exports of around $2 billion, with the U.S., Australia and Russia being the biggest customers. While most agricultural equipment is exported tariff free, Trump’s steel tariffs are concerning, he said. “(The tariffs) could have an effect on supply, the supply/ demand ratio, that comes into play. If supply tightens up then it could be a big impact,” said Jones, whose company manufactures air seeders and drills in Langbank, Sask. The uncertainty over access, tariffs, and potential cost increases are bad for everyone — equipment makers and farmers alike, added Leah Olson, president of the Agricultural Manufacturers of Canada. “There’s just so much trade that flows between Canada and the U.S. that to put up barriers at this point, I don’t understand how that can be positive for both sides,” she said. “I think that there’s enough innovation, particularly on the Canadian side when it comes to farm equipment that U.S. farmers will want to see Canadian farm implements continue to be available to them.” — With files from CNS Canada

Farmers shouldn’t worry about their nurse tanks being sidelined this spring, say Fertilizer Canada and the Canadian Association of Agri-Retailers. Revised Transport Canada regulations came into effect earlier this year that increase the frequency of hydrostatic testing and visual inspection of ammonia nurse and applicator tanks. The rule change has the potential to sideline a large percentage of nurse tanks, but Fertilizer Canada and the agri-retailers’ association said in a joint statement they “are working closely with Transport Canada and farmer groups to ensure that ammonia nurse tanks will be available to meet all farmer needs this spring.” The statement came in response to a farm media report that said up to 80 per cent of nurse tanks might have to be idled this spring. The article “significantly overstates the number of nurse tanks that could be out of compliance,” the two organizations said. “Many agri-retailers have already conducted required testing to bring nurse tanks into full compliance for this spring seeding season and work will continue in weeks ahead. We are working to ensure this issue is resolved and our goal is to have all nurse tanks in service this spring.” No decision has been made on mitigating the regulatory changes on anhydrous ammonia tanks, a Transport Canada official said on March 19. “The discussions are going well, but not as fast as everyone would like,” added Mitch Rezansoff, executive director of the agri-retailers’s association. — Staff

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Farm numbers fall but some sectors in Alberta buck trend Alberta lost six per cent of farms overall, according to the latest census but some sectors see gains Alberta Agriculture and Forestry/Staff

Both Canada’s and Alberta’s beef cattle numbers have been revised downward following the latest farm census, but are nevertheless showing slight growth. PHOTO: CANADA BEEF

hile the overall number of farms in Alberta declined by the same percentage as the national average in the latest census, there were differences by sector, says a provincial research analyst. The 2016 Census of Agriculture found there were just over 193,000 farms in Canada, a six per cent drop. “Alberta had over 40,600 census farms in 2016, a 6.0 per cent decline from 2011,” said Austin Leitch. “Despite the decline the province continued to rank second nationally, behind Ontario. Alberta continued to account for 21.0 per cent of farms in Canada.”

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The census found Alberta had more than 12,600 cattle operations, up 1.5 per cent from 2011, and more than 26 per cent of the national total. “Alberta represents over 34.0 per cent of Canada’s beef cattle ranching farms, up from just over 32.0 per cent in 2011,” said Leitch. “Dairy cattle farms fell about 15.0 per cent from 2011 to about 400 farms in 2016.” The number of grain and oilseed farms rose, by 6.0 per cent in 2016 to just under 13,500 farms, (up from about 12,700 farms in 2011). “Oilseed and grain farms have been on the rise since 2006,” said Leitch, adding the province is third in that category behind Saskatchewan and Ontario. However, the number of hog operations fell by 14 per cent from 2011, the number of sheep and goat farms dropped by just over 19 per cent, and the number of potato operations decreased about 16 per cent. The census also led to a revision in cattle numbers.

“Alberta represents over 34.0 per cent of Canada’s beef cattle ranching farms, up from just over 32.0 per cent in 2011.” Austin Leitch

A year ago, StatsCan pegged the total number of cattle in Canada at 12.065 million head as of Jan. 1, 2017. But that was recently revised to 11.520 million head. Last year’s estimate had 4.850 million cattle in Alberta as of Jan. 1, 2017. The revised estimate for that date puts the number at 4.730 million head. “These types of revisions are not uncommon after a census,” said Brian Perillat, senior analyst at Canfax. “It points to the importance of the census every five years, to ensure the quality of data for the industry.” However, StatsCan estimates the national herd has grown slightly since then, with 11.625 million head and 4.755 million head in Alberta as of Jan. 1 of this year. The agency puts the national beef herd at 9.683 million head as of Jan. 1 with Alberta having 4.581 million head. Both numbers are up marginally from the revised year-ago numbers. “The overall trends of the report were in line with our expectations, in terms of a few more cows and a few more cattle in Canada,” said Perillat. “We would prefer not to have adjustments, but it’s not uncommon to have adjustments to cattle and grains after a census.”

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Fully automated feeding — the rise of the machines Technology that handles everything from feed formulation to delivering it to cattle is becoming ubiquitous By Trevor Bacque AF contributor

en Van Raay remembers how things used to be at his 30,000-head feedlot. It required a lot more co-ordination, that’s for sure. In his previous system, Van Raay dealt with his local feed mill on the phone; spent more time on the road; managed pelleting, storage, blending and monitoring micro-ingredient levels in bins; and generally always felt the pinch of the clock. Those days are long gone. Since 2012, Van Raay has been using UFA’s Microbeef Feedlot Technologies system at his Picture Butte feedlot. The technology originated in Texas — UFA is the sole Canadian distributor — and has slowly been converting feedlot owners throughout Alberta. (There are other systems, but the co-operative doesn’t have a direct competitor in Canada — a company selling similar technology doesn’t have a distributor here while an earlier competitor has been bought out.) “The best thing is that it’s in one package,” said Van Raay. “Everything is integrated from truck to computer. The seamlessness of the transfer of all the information. There’s no break in the line of communication.” The technology involves setting up a micro-machine computer on the feedlot, wiring

Sophisticated computer programs, GPS tracking, and matching rations to cattle’s growth stage virtually eliminates waste, says UFA, distributor of a fully automated feed system. PHOTOS: UFA up the entire operation with Wi-Fi to sync all trucks, tablets, and bunk feeders; and the formulating and creation of rations. The computer can separate out items such as individual vitamins, medications and minerals, and feed it to the animal individually as needed. Rations can be changed instantly with a few mouse clicks, providing a feedlot owner with both flexibility and reduced overhead. The control allows Van Raay to monitor like never before. “This computer takes the place of what we were doing making

supplements now, with much better tracking and much more accurate results,” he said. “Every day it prints out reports and you can reconcile everything.” Beyond that, it’s free. Well, sort of. “If you agree to buy the products from them, they agree to keep the machine and system here, they service it and run it (for free) as long as you keep buying from them,” said Van Raay. “You sign a contract that’s quite intensive and pretty heavy when you print it out, but so far it’s actually worked out good.”

That contract that Van Raay and others have signed ensures they purchase all micro-ingredients (such as vitamins A and E, Rumensin, Tylan, Optaflexx, zinc, salt and others) exclusively from UFA. The machine doesn’t have a value per se, but UFA asks each feedlot operator to place a $150,000 insurance rider on the computer and building. In addition, UFA pays the cost of the housing for the technology and trains feedlot staff to properly operate it. And perhaps most importantly, it monitors the equipment 24-7 and all maintenance is free, including service calls. “We can assure that the ingredients that you are using to feed to your cattle are being fed correctly and there’s virtually no waste through inefficiencies or the wrong levels,” said Simon

Cobban, UFA’s manager of sales and service for the technology and one of five staff in the division (there are also three technicians and an IT specialist). “You’re basically eliminating human error. This isn’t just feel-good technology — it truly does create higher returns to the feedlot itself. “You have reduced price on supplementation, you no longer have pelleting, freight, blending or storage. By delivering products at the right level, you’ve reduced waste and mistakes to almost negligible levels.” Van Raay said the technology has worked well on his operation. “If my performance is better, I can add level to my margin,” he said. “It’s not that I charge more, but the margins are higher because I am doing such a good job with the technology. That’s a pretty big deal.” Currently, there are 31 operational Microbeef systems in Alberta and five more in Saskatchewan. Another six will come online in Alberta by April, with 48 to be operational between the two provinces by fall, said Cobban. Three out of four feedlots utilize a brand of micro-machine for their business with his company having more than half of the market share, he said. While the technology has been available in the U.S. for more than 30 years, UFA only started selling it in 2009.

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Better news for corn, but not soybeans

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U.S. corn supplies will be smaller than expected due to strong export demand and rising ethanol production while the already ample soybean stockpile will rise, says the USDA. In its monthly supply-and-demand report, USDA pegged corn ending stocks at 2.127 billion bushels, (down from 2.352 billion last month) and raised its corn export forecast by 175 million bushels to 2.225 billion bushels. It also raised its estimate of corn used for ethanol to 5.575 billion bushels (from 5.525 billion bushels). But it slightly lowered both its soybean and wheat export forecasts. Increased competition from Argentina and Brazil is limiting soybean exports, it said. — Reuters

Protein Industries Canada says it will receive up to $153 million in federal funding for its efforts to make Canada a world leader in the development of plant-based proteins. The consortium of more than 120 businesses, farm groups, universities, and other industry players is one of five groups sharing $950 million over five years from the Federal Innovation Supercluster Initiative. Protein Industries Canada said in a news release it will take a few months to finalize the “accountability framework” with the government and its plans for specific projects. “It will likely be late summer before we are in a position to approve any projects,” the group said. — Staff

Canola draws strength from weaker Canadian currency Rain for U.S. Plains and Argentina drags on futures By Phil Franz-Warkentin

CE Futures Canada canola contracts saw some choppy activity over the course of the week ended March 16, but trended higher overall with much of the relative strength coming from weakness in the Canadian dollar. The currency fell by about 1.5 cents relative to its U.S. counterpart over the course of the week, which helped keep crush margins steady despite a $10 rise in the futures. The currency ended the week trading just above 76 U.S. cents, well below the 80-cent mark at which it was trading back in mid-February. The weaker currency should also encourage export demand, although canola exports are starting to lag the year-ago pace with transportation issues across the Prairies leading to a backlog at the West Coast. Canada has exported 6.4 million tonnes of canola during the crop year to date, according to the latest Canadian Grain Commission data. That compares with 6.6 million tonnes at the same point the previous year.

Global trade uncertainty received a fair bit of play in the agricultural markets during the week, and should be something to watch going forward. U.S. President Donald Trump is a known wild card, with his recent threats of tariffs on steel and aluminum raising concerns over China placing retaliatory tariffs on soybeans and corn. NAFTA negotiations are ongoing as well, and Canada is very much caught up in the reality show going on south of the border. As far as the actual market fundamentals are concerned, the dire drought situation in Argentina is still not old news. Its soybean and corn production estimates continue to be revised lower, opening the door for U.S. soybean and corn exports, keeping the futures well supported. More recently, Argentina finally saw some moisture, but while its crop prospects are unlikely to improve, the rain should at least stabilize the crops and both soybean and corn futures were down sharply the morning of March 19.

Dryness in the U.S. Plains kept wheat futures somewhat supported during the week, although there was enough moisture in the forecast to see values drift lower. Improving production prospects out of Russia and Ukraine were also weighing on wheat. Rain also hit the Plains over the weekend (March 17-18) and wheat futures were down sharply on March

19. Winter wheat is only just starting to come out of dormancy in the southern U.S. Plains, and there’s a long season ahead for wheat crops to be made and lost a few times over. Phil Franz-Warkentin writes for Commodity News Service Canada, a Winnipeg company specializing in grain and commodity market reporting.

For three-times-daily market reports from Resource News International, visit “ICE Futures Canada updates” at www.albertafarmexpress.ca.

Prairie wheat bids rise as dollar falls MGEX, CBOT and Kansas City wheat futures values are all down on the week BY ASHLEY ROBINSON CNS Canada

ard red spring wheat bids in Western Canada took strength from a weaker dollar, with bids rising in price for the week ended March 16. Depending on the location, average Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS, 13.5 per cent protein) wheat prices rose across the Prairie provinces, according to price quotes from a cross-section of delivery points compiled by PDQ (Price and Data Quotes). Average prices ranged from about $240 per tonne in southeastern Saskatchewan to as high as $277 in most parts of Alberta. Most prices rose by $2 to $4 per tonne, while in northwestern Saskatchewan and northern and southern Alberta prices rose by $19 to $26 per tonne. Quoted basis levels varied from location to location and ranged from $11 to $48 per tonne above the futures when using the grain company methodology of quoting the basis as the difference between U.S. dollar-denominated

Average (CWRS) prices ranged from about $240 per tonne in southeastern Saskatchewan to as high as $277 in most parts of Alberta.

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$183 to US$212 per tonne, which was up on a U.S. dollar basis on the week. That would put the currency-adjusted basis levels at about US$17 to $46 below the futures. Looking at it the other way around, if the Minneapolis futures are converted to Canadian dollars,

CWRS basis levels across Western Canada range from $23 to $60 below the futures. Canada Prairie Spring Red (CPSR) wheat bids were down by $6 per tonne, with prices ranging from $195 to $212 per tonne. Average durum prices were up $1 to $3 per tonne, with bids across Western Canada ranging from $255 to $266 per tonne. The May spring wheat contract in Minneapolis, off of which most CWRS contracts Canada are based, was quoted March 16 at US$6.1175 per bushel, down 5.75 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 Kansas City wheat contract was quoted at US$4.995 per bushel on March 16, down 21 U.S. cents compared to the previous week. The March Chicago Board of Trade soft wheat contract settled at US$4.6775 on March 16, down 21.5 U.S. cents on the week. The Canadian dollar settled March 16 at 76.41 U.S cents, down by almost 1.5 U.S. cents on the week.

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Find the key numbers that tell the tale Using financial indicators and benchmarks give you the straight goods on how your operation is doing Alberta Agriculture and Forestry release

ome easy-to-calculate ratios can give you a quick idea of the health of your farm or ranch. “The Simple Farm Ratio Analyzer is a shortcut Excel program that takes just eight key financial entries and calculates financial ratios for the farm/ranch and colour codes them in comparison to industry benchmarks,” said Rick Dehod, a provincial farm financial specialist. “These eight key financial numbers can be taken from your accountantprepared financial statements for the past year and entered into the various open cells in the one-page spreadsheet.” The eight key numbers are farm gross revenue, farm gross expenses, depreciation, debt servicing payments, current assets, long-term assets, current debt, and long-term debt. “You can then consult with your accountant or an agricultural finance specialist to come up with plans to mitigate and improve those areas where your financial ratios are weak,” he said. Compare your net worth statement for the beginning of 2017 to your closing net worth statement for the year, he added. This gives you valuable information on how you are doing financially.

“It all seems like a lot of work, but it will help you create an awareness that can help you make better decisions to increase the viability and success of your farm business in 2018.”

“It all seems like a lot of work, but it will help you create an awareness that can help you make better decisions to increase the viability and success of your farm business in 2018,” said Dehod. The Agricultural Business Analyzer can be used to help develop a business plan for the year. This tool helps users review up to five years of historical financial data, and then prepare and analyze a financial plan for the upcoming year. “Projections start with an opening net worth statement, and look forward for one year. Incomes and expenses are considered along with expected cash flows,” said Dehod. “From this data, the Agr icultural Business Analyzer creates a closing financial statement illustrating what the financial situation of the farm operation will be at the end of one year based on the projections. “In addition, the program calculates key ratios in the areas of liquidity, solvency, profitability and efficiency for both the past and projected income and financial statements, and compares them to industry benchmarks.” Both tools can be found at www. agriculture.alberta.ca (click on Decision Making Tools at the top of the page and then on Farm Management along the left-hand side).

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New directors on egg farmers’ board

Nominate an outstanding researcher

Egg Farmers of Alberta held elections at its recent AGM for two spots on its board. Bernadette Vandenborn was elected as a director while Peter Waldner was re-elected to the board. The 2018 board elected Beatrice Visser as chair and past chair Susan Schafers is now vice-chair. Other members of the board are Joe Kleinsasser and John Hofer. There are just over 170 egg farms in the province. In 2017, the average flock size was 14,192 birds and they produced 61.2 million eggs. — Egg Farmers of Alberta

Nominations are being sought for the Canadian Beef Industry Award for Outstanding Research and Innovation. The award recognizes a researcher or scientist whose work has advanced the competitiveness and sustainability of the beef industry. Nominations are welcome from all stakeholders and will be reviewed by a selection committee comprised of beef producers, industry experts, and retired beef-related researchers from across the country. For more info and the nomination form, go to www.beefresearch.ca/about/award.cfm. Nominations will be accepted until May 1. Past winners are Karen Schwartzkopf-Genswein, Tim McAllister, and John McKinnon. — Beef Cattle Research Council

National beef audit shows carcass defect cost on the rise One of the biggest and growing issues for processors is a significant jump in liver defects bruise locations on the carcass in the hope that producers can narrow down how the bruises happened and avoid them in the future.

BY ALEXIS STOCKFORD Staff

anada’s beef processors are paying more to deal with carcass defects, even though body condition scores have improved. Results from the 2016-17 National Beef Quality Audit show the cost of carcass defects has risen steadily since the first national audit in 1994 and now tops well over $100 million. The latest audit covered 75 per cent of Canadian cattle slaughter and included three visits to plants in fall and winter 2016 and spring 2017, said Mark Klassen, director of technical services for the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association. Liver discounts cost industry the most out of any measured defect and also saw the largest jump in loss over 2011 levels, Klassen said during a Beef Cattle Research Council webinar last month. Liver defects in 2016 accounted for almost $21 a head and $61.2 million in total, up from $9.36 a head in the last audit. With the exception of fed cattle during the winter, there was a marked increase in livers with at least one active abscess and inflammation. Non-fed cattle showed increased liver defects across all three visits. “An abscessed liver cannot be sold for human consumption and, depending on the severity of it, it can either be used for pet food or condemned,” Klassen said. Of the livers followed by the audit, 68 per cent were fit for humans, while almost a quarter went to waste. Fewer whole carcasses were condemned in 2016, tongue discounts dropped to near nothing, and polled horns now account for over 90 per cent of both fed and non-fed cattle. But the costs associated with tag (manure and mud on the hide) hit about $30 million and injection site lesions are on the rise, although most of those lesions are minor. “A very dirty animal coming in, so a lot of tag on that

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PHOTO: CREATIVE COMMONS/BLACKRIV hide means that it slows down your slaughter line and it gives you more chance for contamination and more trimming because of that,” said Calvin Vaags, CEO of True North Foods, a Manitoba livestock processor. “That can be a very significant thing and it’s kind of a seasonal thing too.” Seasonal tag fluctuations will come as no surprise to anyone who has moved cattle during the cool, wet parts of the year. Winter was the worst for dirty hides, the audit found. “It’s not an insignificant cost we’re looking at, somewhere in the range of $10 per head,” Klassen said. “Ultimately, this is a challenge because weather, as we know, is beyond the control of the cattle producer.” The percentage of non-fed cattle carcasses with tag more than doubled to 57.3 per cent, but was still far below fed numbers (85 per cent, largely unchanged from 2010-11). Klassen suggested better drainage in pens and research into new bedding material as possible solutions.

Bright spots

On a more positive note, there were fewer animals in the extreme ends of body condition score (BCS). Grossly overweight fed cattle dropped, at least in spring 2017. Only 4.1 per cent of fed carcasses at that time rated a BCS score of five, the highest available. “It’s probably fair to say that the average cow now in the herd is pretty much at what we would recommend between that 2.5 to three range, in the spring maybe a little outside of that, but pretty good all around,” Klassen said. “The fed cattle continue, as they were in 2010-11, to be on the fatter side. The scores are over four in most cases.” Between 45 and 87 per cent of fed carcasses rated a BCS score of four across plant visits. Non-fed cattle were a good news story. About 15.4 per cent of carcasses in the fall and 0.9 per cent in the spring had a BCS of one, down from 19.4 per cent and 6.2 per cent in the last audit. On the other end of the spectrum, only 0.7 per cent

of both fall and spring carcasses hit a BCS of five, down from four per cent and 4.3 per cent in 2010-11. Winter scores were unchanged. Klassen noted that the number of very thin non-fed cattle has been in decline over the last three audits. Major bruises, those needing a pound and a half of meat trimmed, were more than cut in half. Only 6.8 per cent of carcasses had a major bruise, down from 16.4 per cent in 2010-11. Major bruises plummeted for both fed and non-fed cattle. Bruising in general improved in non-fed cattle. In the previous audit, 87.5 per cent of carcasses had some level of bruising, a number now down to 63 per cent. “The challenge that we have with this is that the producer will lose money due to reduced carcass weight from trimming of bruises, but they won’t necessarily know where those bruises were or, in some cases, even that they had bruises,” Klassen said. CCA is attempting to track

Heavy fed cattle have played into lower yield grade, something Klassen said is compounded since packers face volume shortages and are less likely to discount heavier animals. Average carcass weight hit 864 pounds in the recent audit, over 50 pounds heavier than the audit before. “A very core attribute of the Canadian beef advantage, namely, yield, is no longer what it once was,” Klassen said. Only 37 per cent of carcasses made the top yield grade in 2016-17, down from 52 per cent in the previous audit. Meanwhile, the lowest yield grade has seen a noticeable jump. “Packers are indicating across the board that when these carcasses get to the (fabrication) floor, there is a significant loss of yield,” Klassen said. “Much of that loss is external fat which the consumer doesn’t see at retail because they’re trimmed to a specific specification, whatever it might be, but it does represent a loss to the sector.” Those same factors may play into a quality jump even as yield decreases, he added. The audit found prime quality and AAA beef accounted for 2.6 per cent and 64.1 per cent of the beef in 2016-17, up from 1.2 per cent and 52.5 per cent, respectively. The Canadian Cattlemen’s Association is looking for feedback on audit results. A survey is underway for producers, retailers, food-service representatives and packers to give their take on developing priorities. Audit results will star in a string of 15 videos in the near future. Verified Beef Production Plus will also have a role in spreading insights, Klassen said. The CCA now hopes to benchmark Canadian results with other countries. astockford@farmmedia.com

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Calf hutches provide many benefits for your herd You will be amazed how many calves make use of these shelters and be pleased with the many benefits By Roy Lewis DVM

alf hutches are utilized by many producers at calving season and for very good reason. They are especially imperative if calving early in inclement weather and with the increasing size of our herds, young calves need to get away from the stress of crowding. Even summer-calving herds will make use of hutches for shade and to get out of severe rainstorms. Unless you have lots of bush, hutches serve a valuable purpose as they are the only place for calves to get totally away into a dry and warmer environment. There are a few design strategies which will afford better utilization and fewer issues with disease transmission. This article appears before calving season to give you time to be able to consider hutches before calving begins. Calf hutches should be put out as soon as the cows start calving. Young calves will find them quickly and in a storm, you will be amazed how many of them will utilize these warmer dry areas away from the stresses of weather, wild cows stepping on them, being bunted around, etc. I have seen various-size hutches or sheds utilized — everything from the very low-set ones which only calves can enter to one-half to one-third of large open-ended pole sheds or in-between sheds where planks are put across so

only calves can enter. All can have a place and are worth the effort to keep maintained. Each type has their own advantages and disadvantages. The very low ones are warmer and have fewer problems with drafts. But because of poorer air movement, disease transmission can be greater and it is more difficult to spot sick calves back in the dark corners. A good time to check is early in the morning at feeding time when all the calves should be out nursing. If they are not, check them out. Calves are harder to catch in these hutches as the whole fronts are open and you are working in a cramped space. The higher ones provide more accessibility to the calves and their mothers can easily see them. In the larger sheds, producers often creep them so cows can get close to the calves on two sides (front and side) by only creeping a portion of the shed. Make sure and quickly check before calving for any protruding nails which could rip hide or holes in the wood or tin where legs could become entrapped. This quick check could avoid unnecessary injuries. A good trick is to have calves access the area in only one or two locations by making the access areas narrow so only calves can get through. You could, depending on the group size, have two or three areas side by side (looking like starting gates

Case of equine infectious anemia found in Alberta The potentially fatal equine disease can be hard to spot but horse owners should be on guard STAFF

orse owners are being warned to be on the watch after the Canadian Food Inspection Agency recently confirmed a case of equine infectious anemia in Strathcona County. But the federally reportable disease can be hard to spot, the Office of the Chief Provincial Veterinarian said in a news release. “Infected animals may show few clinical signs of disease, particularly in the early stages of infection,” the release stated. “However, infected animals remain carriers of the virus for life, putting other animals at risk.” The case in Strathcona County was confirmed on Feb. 21, the Alberta Equestrian Federation said on its website. The horse, which had shown clinical signs of the disease, was euthanized shortly after a test sample was taken by a veterinarian, the federation said. Loss of co-ordination may be the only visible sign of the disease, but other potential symp-

toms are anorexia, depression, general weakness, intermittent fever up to 41 C, jaundice, bleeding under the tongue and eye, swelling of the extremities, and weight loss. “If you suspect your horse may be infected, contact your veterinarian as soon as possible,” said the Office of the Chief Provincial Veterinarian. “Many other diseases can cause the same signs in horses, which is why it’s so important to call your veterinarian to examine and possibly test your horse for EIA.” There is no risk to humans, but the disease can be fatal for horses, donkeys, and mules. It can be transmitted by horse and deer flies; needles, syringes or surgical instruments; and semen. Foals can be infected in utero, and they are usually aborted or die within two months of birth. There is no cure or vaccine. For more information, go to www.inspection.gc.ca (use the Animals pull-down menu, then click on Terrestrial Animals, then on Diseases, and then on Reportable Diseases) or call the Office of the Chief Provincial Veterinarian at 780-427-3448.

The use of hutches will cut down on injuries such as broken legs or bruising from being stepped on in crowded conditions. It also gives calves a place of solitude.

at horse races). Some producers use metal panels to close off the area and incorporate metal access areas which clip onto the panels. That way they are portable, and the area can easily be dismantled for cleaning (which is a highly important procedure, especially after calving season, to set you up for next year). These controlled access areas can be closed off and the calves are in a confined space if you need to catch and treat them. Remember, calves with scours should be pulled out and isolated if possible. Any area of diarrhea should cleaned up as best as possible, then disinfected and heavily bedded. Smaller portable hutches can easily be moved a few times a calving season, and that automatically removes the contaminated bedding. It is good if they can be air-dried and I would do a quick spray of Virkon disinfectant, especially if you have had some disease issues. The best method for biosecurity

is to clean them after the calving season and let them air-dry and bake in the sun for the whole year until the next calving season. This should kill even the hardiest bacteria or viruses. Make sure any manure packs are scraped off as these can harbour infectious organisms for a long time. Both fungi (ringworm) and protozoa (coccidiosis) are much more resistant and physically removing by cleaning is the only sure way to combat them. Hutches are good places to start with small amounts of creep feed. Small amounts should be used at first to keep it fresh. Diatomaceous earth is used by some. If coccidiosis is a problem it can be treated through this feed as well. The feed mill in our area mixes Deccox in the creep feed, and it is a great prevention and treatment for coccidiosis. Treating this way is always a bit hit and miss as not all calves, especially the very young ones, eat much creep feed. But it is a start. Calves are very inquisitive

so products such as diatomaceous earth keep them occupied and cut down on them eating dirt or drinking stagnant water, which can be a negative for the health of the young calf. The use of hutches will cut down on injuries such as broken legs or bruising from being stepped on in crowded conditions. It also gives calves a place of solitude. They will perform better, have more resistance to disease, and can more easily be observed and treated for sickness. I am convinced creep areas cut down on traumatic injuries from being stepped on or crushed. Keep the areas well bedded, which is easy as young calves don’t stir up the straw much. You will be happy with the end result — a healthier calf crop to turn out to summer pastures. With the most recent snowstorms in Alberta and the huge blizzard in Manitoba last year, creep areas may have saved many a calf. They are a sound investment even though they are only used a few months of the year. The number and size of creep areas are totally dependent on the number of cow-calf pairs in the group. Young calves will figure out creep areas in less than a day. 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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Cost calculation: Is AI better than natural service? Artificial insemination can put more money in your pockets, but there are several factors to consider Beef Cattle Research Council blog

This article has been edited and condensed. For the full article, including price and financial details as well as additional resources, go to www.beefresearch. ca and click on the Blog link).

s the breeding season approaches, some producers will use artificial insemination (AI) and estrous synchronization in their breeding herd. But others won’t because of the extra time, labour, and management required in an AI program; the perceived costs; or because they are unaware of the potential advantages. This article compares the costs and benefits of fixed-time AI and natural service, and how recent changes in breeding bull and butcher bull prices affect the cost of breeding programs. It will also look at a recent study that addresses the question of how many cleanup bulls are needed in a fixed-time AI program. Compared to natural service, an obvious potential advantage of fixed-time AI is to have more calves born in the first 21 days of the calving season, which allows produc-

There are additional costs to using AI, but having larger, more uniform groups of calves and a longer lifespan for cows can greatly improve the bottom line. PHOTO: Michael Moskaluk, Special to Alberta Farmer ers to market larger, more uniform groups of calves. Some studies have shown as much as a 10- to 17-day calf age advantage and 20 to 44 pounds more per calf at weaning as a result of estrous synchronization. Despite the extra costs, a fixed-time AI is estimated to have a net benefit of $11,110 for a 40-cow herd compared to natural service because of improved conception and wean rates, as well as heavier weaning weights. Early calving as a result of AI may

also affect the productive longevity of the cows. A 2014 study of 2,195 cattle showed that early-calving heifers remained in the herd 5.1 years on average, compared to only 3.9 years for heifers that calved after the first 21 days of the calving season. In another group of 16,549 cattle, heifers that calved in the first 21 days, second 21 days, and later had an average longevity of 8.2, 7.6, and 7.2 years respectively. With increased longevity, earlycalving heifers can produce at least

one more calf in their lifetime, compared to late-calving ones. The net return of an early-calving cow with six calves is estimated to be eight per cent higher (or $132/ cow) than a late-calving cow that delivers a total of five calves during her lifespan (using the 10-year average calf price of $1.80/cwt, a weaning weight of 550 pounds, and annual maintenance costs of $730/ cow, but excluding the potential increase in revenue due to heavier weaning weights).

Despite the benefits, only 18 per cent of western Canadian producers use artificial insemination and 11.3 per cent use estrus synchronization, according to the 2014 Western Canadian Cow-Calf Survey. Low adoption rates may be due to several reasons. Compared to natural breeding, AI requires more intense knowledge and management as well as increased investment in labour,

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Cost calculation }from page 14 facilities, equipment, semen, estrous synchronization drugs, and animal handling. Hurdles include limited time, labour, and availability of land. Cattle need to be near handling facilities for AI, which is a significant hurdle for producers with multiple breeding pastures spread out over a large area. There is also uncertainty around the quality of semen purchased. There is a wide range in price, with no guarantee that higher-priced semen comes from high-quality animals. It is recommended that semen be examined before use or purchased from a reputable source and properly handled (including storage and thawing). Bull prices have fallen in Alberta and Saskatchewan (from a 201516 peak of $5,500 to $8,000/bull to $4,500 to $6,500 in 2017-18) but some of those savings could be lost if butcher bull value moves lower at the end of the bull’s useful life. Depreciation costs for bulls increased from $2,400 to $2,800 during the 2015-17 period of the study. Depending on the protocol employed, fixed-timed AI, semen, additional labour/infrastructure, and cleanup bulls have been estimated to cost $10 to $20 more per bred female than natural service. Although fixed-time AI could have a higher cost per bred female than natural breeding, keep overall goals in mind, and compare the benefits of AI (cow longevity, faster genetic improvement, and heavier weaning weights) against the higher costs to determine the best options for your operation. The recent decline in breeding bull prices appears to favour the use of natural breeding over AI, but it should be remembered that bull prices can also affect the cost of an AI program due to the use of cleanup bulls. As cleanup bulls are expected to breed 40 to 50 per cent of females in a short period of time, they need to be physically fit and ideally their genetic makeup should be comparable to the AI sires. One study put the cost of cleanup bulls at $42 per cow (based on the assumption of a 50 per cent conception with AI), which accounted for about 30 per cent of the total cost of fixed-time artificial insemination at $130/cow. A concern regarding cleanup bulls is that more bulls are needed to cover the synchronized females that did not become pregnant from AI because these females will return to estrus around the same time as each other. If the same bull-female ratio is needed in an AI program as natural breeding, the estimated cost of AI would increase significantly. But is this concern valid? How many cleanup bulls are needed after estrus synchronization and AI? A recent study provides a preliminary answer to this question. The study summarized data from published studies reporting AI and final pregnancy rates, and the bull-to-female ratio, and found that final pregnancy rates following estrus synchronization and AI were similar for different bull-to-female ratios. One cleanup bull per 20 females had similar results as one bull per 60 females. Bull age is an important factor to consider as experienced bulls are more efficient breeders. While the study provides evidence that fewer bulls are needed in an AI program compared to natural service, there is a lot of variation in terms of the optimum cleanup bull-to-female ratio depending on the efficiency of the bull, pasture size and terrain, the length of the breeding season, and so on. For example, operations with larger, more rugged pastures may demand more cleanup bulls.

USDA withdraws proposal to stiffen rules for organic egg farms The agency now says it lacks the authority to impose the regulations on the fast-growing sector BY TOM POLANSEK Reuters

he U.S. Department of Agriculture has scrapped proposed rules that for the first time would have mandated specific space requirements for hens laying organic eggs and spelled out what it means for the birds to have access to the outdoors. The USDA determined it did not have the authority to impose the rules, which were proposed under former president Barack Obama. The agency also said that existing regulations were effective. In 2016, under Obama, the USDA proposed the requirements in an attempt to increase confidence among consumers about what it means when food products carry an ‘organic’ label. Divergent farming practices within the fast-growing organic sector were causing

confusion among shoppers and giving an economic advantage to egg producers who provided less space to their poultry, the agency said at the time. However, the rules would have raised production costs for organic farmers and saddled them with more paperwork, said Republican U.S. Senator Pat Roberts of Kansas. “America’s organic livestock and poultry producers can now breathe easy that they can maintain the health of their flocks and herds the best way they see fit, and they will not be driven out of business by another government regulation,” he said. Under the proposal, farmers would have been required to provide each hen with at least two square feet (0.2 square metre) of outdoor space. It also would have defined outdoors as an area in the open air with at least 50 per cent soil, and no solid walls or a solid roof attached to the birds’ indoor living space.

In 2016, the USDA said that at least half of U.S. organic egg production came from operations that exclusively use roofed enclosures, known as porches, to provide outdoor access to hens. Such porches often have solid floors and no access to soil or sunshine. However, the porches meet USDA standards for producers of organic livestock to provide “year-round access for all animals to the outdoors.” Without the rules, some companies will mislead consumers about how organic products are raised, said Matt Bershadker, chief executive of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. In January, a federal lawsuit accused Walmart of misleading U.S. shoppers by selling organic eggs laid by hens raised in enclosed structures. The packages said the birds had access to the outdoors, according to the complaint.

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India is the most vulnerable country to climate change followed by Pakistan, the Philippines and Bangladesh, according to HSBC. The bank assessed 67 nations on vulnerability to the physical impacts of climate change, sensitivity to extreme weather events, exposure to energy transition risks, and ability to respond to climate change. The 67 represent 80 per cent of the global population and 94 per cent of global GDP. India’s ag sector would be hit hardest, particularly unirrigated areas affected by rising temperatures and declines in rainfall. Pakistan, Bangladesh, and the Philippines are susceptible to extreme weather events, such as storms and flooding. Finland, Sweden, Norway, Estonia, and New Zealand were the least vulnerable, the bank said. — Reuters

A winter storm has brought some relief to the drought-stricken southern U.S. Plains. “Central Kansas definitely got some improvement. But the far southwestern areas are going to be missed,” said Don Keeney, an agricultural meteorologist with Radiant Solutions. While the one inch of moisture sent wheat futures lower, the region was expected to see temperatures in the mid-70s F (21 C to 26 C) during the rest of the month. Nearly one-fifth of Kansas was under extreme to exceptional drought as of mid-March, conditions not seen in the state since 2014, according to U.S. Drought Monitor data. — Reuters

What the weather forecasters are predicting for this spring As usual, you wouldn’t want to bet the farm on these predictions but it’s always fun to see who comes closest BY DANIEL BEZTE AF contributor

y an overwhelming amount, the No. 1 question I’ve had over the last couple of weeks is what will the spring be like? While I usually wait until the end of the month to do the look-ahead forecast, I will use this article to go through each of the medium- and long-range forecasts to see what they are predicting. As usual, I will throw in my two cents. But remember: If anyone could accurately predict the weather one to three months in advance, they would be rich. Just think about it. If you knew with certainty what the weather would be like for April, May, and June, just what kind of an impact would that have on agriculture? So why do we try to create these types of forecasts? First, if you don’t try then you will never be able to do it. Second, there is what I call the fun factor, or maybe a better word is competition. Just who will be able to get bragging rights that they had the best forecasts? This is often what ultimately drives innovation. I will begin the spring forecasts with what some people will argue are the most reliable forecasts, but I would argue is one of the least reliable, the almanacs. The biggest issue I have with the almanacs is that they create a single forecast that covers southern and central Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta. With such a large area to cover, a general forecast will undoubtedly miss some major details. On the positive side, at least from the almanacs’ point of view, some place will likely have the weather they forecasted! Looking first at the Old Farmer’s Almanac, it is calling for slightly colder-than-average temperatures in April along with well-above-average amounts of precipitation. Temperatures in May and June are forecast to be near average, with slightly

This map shows the current long-range temperature forecast for April and June according to the CFS weather model. You can see April is expected to be cooler than average for much of Alberta and Saskatchewan, with near-average temperatures over Manitoba. June’s forecast is for warmth right across the Prairies, with the warmest weather expected in Manitoba.

below-average amounts of precipitation in May and slightly above-average amounts in June. Looking at the Canadian Farmers’ Almanac, which is even more difficult to interpret than the Old Farmer’s Almanac, it appears to be calling for nearto slightly above-average temperatures in April with near- to slightly below-average amounts of precipitation, as it mentions fair and pleasant weather several times. May looks as if it will be cool and wet as it mentions severe thunderstorms, unsettled, and stormy weather several times. Finally, in June, it seems as if it will be warmer than average, especially in the second half of the month, as it mentions hot weather several times. Precipitation looks to be near average for the month. Now on to the main American forecaster — the NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration). Unfortunately, its forecast maps and discussions stop right at the U.S. border, but you can look at the maps and extrapolate the data northwards, at least

into the southern part of the Prairies. According to its just-released spring forecast, the NOAA is calling for near-average temperatures this spring across Manitoba, with slightly belowaverage temperatures in Saskatchewan, and below-average temperatures in Alberta. Its precipitation forecast is the opposite, with near-average amounts forecasted for Alberta, slightly above average in Saskatchewan, and above average across southern Manitoba. The next model is the CFS (Climate Forecast System or Coupled Forecast System) and it is a medium- to long-range numerical weather prediction and a climate model run by the National Centers for Environmental Prediction. These forecasters create a six-week medium-range forecast along with a month-by-month sixmonth forecast. The six-week forecast is showing near-average temperatures across the eastern Prairies with predominantly below-average temperatures across west-

ern regions. The precipitation forecast for April is calling for near- to slightly above-average amounts. Moving on to May, its longer-range forecast is calling for well-above-average temperatures across the eastern Prairies transitioning to nearaverage temperatures as you move west into Alberta. Southern regions are forecast to see above-average amounts of precipitation in May, with nearaverage amounts over central and northern regions. In June, this forecast calls for aboveaverage temperatures across all three Prairie provinces with the warmest temperatures forecast to be across eastern regions. Along with the warm temperatures, it is predicting above-average precipitation across much of Saskatchewan and Alberta with near-average amounts in Manitoba. Environment Canada is calling for above-average temperatures across all three Prairie provinces from April through to June along with near- to slightly below-average amounts of precipitation.

Lastly, my interpretation of the different long-range forecasts is favouring the CFS model as this model has been doing a fairly decent job over the last month or so. I think we will see nearaverage temperatures in April across eastern regions with slightly below-average temperatures over western regions. This temperature pattern will remain in place right through to June, with a general warming towards aboveaverage temperatures across all three provinces by the end of June. Precipitation is always difficult as it only takes one or two severe weather events to go from drought to excessive wetness. If I had to gamble, I would go with a wetter-than-average April transitioning to belowaverage precipitation by June. Daniel Bezte is a teacher by profession with a BA (Hon.) in geography, specializing in climatology. He operates a computerized weather station near Birds Hill Park, Man. Contact him with your questions and comments at daniel@bezte.ca.

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New cropping business tools The 2018 versions of Cropping Alternatives and the new Crop Budget Calculator tool are now available. They allow producers to project costs, margins, and break-even yields for potential crops. Cropping Alternatives “forecasts margins based on benchmark yields, current cost of production, expected revenues, and costs by soil zone. With this information producers can get an indication of their margins by dollar per acre,” said provincial crops economist ML Manglai. This year’s version features the Crop Budget Calculator, a new tool that automatically calculates the value of production, variable costs, total capital costs and contribution margins, break-even yield, and break-even prices. Both publications are available at www.agriculture.alberta.ca (search for ‘cropping alternatives’ or ‘crop budget’). — AAF

Wheat class is now in session — which one will you grow? BY JENNIFER BLAIR AF staff

o what’s it going to be on your wheat acres? Canadian Prairie Spring or Canadian Western Red Spring? “For us, it all comes down to what we can grow well and how it pencils out in terms of profitability,” said Hannah Konschuh, who farms near Cluny. “Usually, it’s dictated by the markets. At this point in the year, we have a good idea of where prices are going to be based on what we’ve been able to forward contract.” Konschuh has usually grown both on her family’s 5,000-acre grain farm, but last year — for the first time in a long while — she didn’t grow any Canadian Prairie Spring (CPS) wheat. “Things do change. We’ve seen some changes with the way wheat classes have worked over the last few years, based on changes at the Canadian Grain Commission,” she said, adding that hasn’t impacted her growing decisions yet but she’s keeping an eye on varieties that could be reclassified in the future. “For us, it just has to pencil out into a good financial decision.” And for much of the province, that usually means a lot of Canadian Western Red Spring (CWRS) acres, said Geoff Backman, business development and markets manager with Alberta Wheat. “When an acre is won by wheat, it does become a question of whether CPS or CWRS is going to grow there,” he said. “The main

Cluny-area farmer Hannah Konschuh, pictured with her father Eldon, has changed up both the wheat class and varieties she’s growing, with good results. PHOTO: Supplied factor that seems to drive acreage share for different crops is price — what they expect the return per acre is. “As a result, we’ve seen the majority of acres for wheat continually going to one class — CWRS. That is, by far, the class of wheat that commands the most acres.” Anywhere between 65 to 70 per cent of Canadian wheat acres go to CWRS, even though CPS consistently outyields it by 15 to 20

per cent, depending on the location and growing conditions. In regions where CPS does well — like the Edmonton area — that yield boost climbs to between 25 and 30 per cent. “When prices between CPS and CWRS are similar, there can be a financial benefit to growing CPS,” said Backman. “However, when the price difference is wide, as was the case last year, CWRS is difficult to replace with CPS.”

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But even if it doesn’t make sense to change wheat classes this year, it might be a good time to consider a new variety. “Thinking about our hard red spring acres, we grew our varieties for a long enough time that it was probably time to check in on how the genetics were looking compared to what was out there on the market,” said Konschuh. “We made the decision to grow a different variety based on the fact that we wanted to make sure we were growing the best wheat we could.” Over the past few years, Konschuh has worked with her local seed grower to determine which variety might work best on her operation. Typically, the most widely grown varieties have performed the best, and CDC Go was her go-to hard red spring variety. But last year, she grew a few acres of AAC Brandon as well. “We grew just enough acres last year to give it a try and grow up our own seed stock,” she said. And it performed well, with good standability and grain quality. “Because of that, we will continue to grow it.” That’s a good example of why producers should check in on their varieties every so often, Backman added. “Varieties do change over time,” he said. “In 2000, one of the most popular varieties was AC Barrie, which has consistently lost market share, and its acreage has been surpassed by several different varieties, including CDC Go.” In recent years, CWRS varieties AAC Brandon and AAC Elie

“When an acre is won by wheat, it does become a question of whether CPS or CWRS is going to grow there.”

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have seen a “major uptick” in acres in Alberta, he said. On the CPS side, AC Foremost was one of the most popular CPS varieties until it was reclassified into the Canadian Northern Hard Red spring class. Now, AAC Penhold is gaining acres. But ultimately, the variety and class you grow this year will depend on what works best on your individual operation. “If you’ve never changed varieties or classes before, do your due diligence,” said Backman. “Talk to your neighbours, your delivery points, and your agronomist to get an idea of whether the new class or variety will work in your region.” That’s what Konschuh did on her own farm, and so far, she’s happy with the results. “We don’t go out and grow a ton of acres of a new variety or stop growing a variety that’s been working for us,” said Konschuh. “For us, we’re pretty conservative with changes like that. We made gradual changes.”

“This year’s edition includes new additions to the four main pesticide types: herbicides, insecticides, seed treatments, and foliar fungicides.”

his year’s edition of the ‘Blue Book’ is now available. “An important part of the annual update includes newly registered pesticide products,” said crop specialist Mark Cutts, co-editor of the book, officially known as Crop Protection 2018. “This year’s edition includes new additions to the four main pesticide types: herbicides, insecticides, seed treatments, and foliar fungicides. In addition to including new products, previously registered products are updated. Significant changes in some products, crops covered, and usage instructions give producers more options than ever. “For 2018, foliar fungicides are the pesticide type with the most new registrations, continuing the trend seen in recent years of significant growth in registered foliar fungicide products.” The new fungicides are registered for use on canola, cereal crops, pulse crops, and potatoes. There are limited new reg-

istrations for seed treatments and insecticides. One new seed treatment will be available in 2018, and it is registered on a variety of cereal crops. Newly registered insecticides are available for use on cereal crops, oilseed crops, and potatoes. “New herbicide registrations include products that can be used in pre-seed applications or in-crop applications,” said Cutts. “Pre-seed herbicides are registered for use ahead of seeding wheat or on fallow acres. New in-crop herbicide products are registered for use on wheat.” When using pesticides, it is important to be aware of pes-

ticide resistance. It is recommended that pesticide products be selected based on chemical group and active ingredient. All pesticide products presented in the Blue Book have their chemical group and active ingredient listed. The book is free online — go to www.agriculture.alberta.ca and search for ‘Blue Book.’ A hard copy, which costs $12, can be ordered online or by calling 780-427-0391.

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Poor rail service hitting canola crushers too Some plants have had to shut down for a couple of days because trains have been delayed BY ALLAN DAWSON

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oor rail service is hurting value-added agriculture, too. Some of Canada’s canolacrushing plants have had to shut down from one to three days because the railways are failing to move oil and meal fast enough, with the biggest disruptions in the West and on CN Rail lines. The crushers say that is costing millions of dollars in lost production and undermining Canada’s reputation as a reliable supplier of canola oil and meal. “Some (plants) have been down a couple of days,” Chris Vervaet, executive director of the Canadian Oilseed Processors Association, said March 8 on the sidelines of the Canola Council of Canada’s annual convention. “I haven’t heard anything that went past a week. But it’s not unusual these days to hear from my membership that a plant has been down for a day, two days, in some cases three days and it adds up very quickly.” Association members — ADM, Bunge, Cargill, LDC, Richardson and Viterra — operate 14 canolacrushing plants across Canada, including 11 in the West where both CN and CP have also failed to meet the demand to transport grain, prompting calls for the federal government to intervene. Crushers, grain companies, and other shippers, along with most farm groups, are also calling for the Senate to quickly approve C-49, the Transportation Modernization Act, hoping it will lead to better rail service. When canola processors can’t ship out their oil and meal seed, they can’t buy seed, hurting farmers, Vervaet said. Crushers are losing sales. Most crush about 3,000 tonnes a day and with the combined value of a tonne of oil and meal around $600 that means a daily loss of $1.8 million.

The problem isn’t a shortage of cars as crushers own and lease their own. What’s lacking are locomotives and crews to haul the cars, Vervaet said. “We’re seeing a significant service slowdown, if not a meltdown on CN... and we’re starting to see some reductions in production,” he said. C-49 will allow rail shippers to negotiate service agreements with the railways, which then can be penalized when the railways fail to fulfil the contract. There’s also a provision for long haul interswitching, which it’s hoped will encourage competition between the railways, but the devil is in the details, Vervaet said. “But it’s worth noting that oilseed processors were probably the biggest users of the 160-kilometre interswitch provision when it was still available,” he said. “So based on that we are hopeful that we can make the long haul interswitch work in a similar fashion.” allan@fbcpublishing.com

Grain isn’t the only agricultural product suffering from poor rail service. Some Canadian canola crushers are being shut down when trains don’t arrive on time, says Chris Vervaet, executive director of the Canadian Oilseed Processors Association. PHOTO: ALLAN DAWSON

“We’re seeing a significant service slowdown, if not a meltdown on CN... and we’re starting to see some reductions in production.” Chris Vervaet

“That’s crush that we can’t recoup,” Vervaet said. “It’s gone… not to mention what it means in terms of not being able to service your customer in time. And that’s probably even more important in the longer term. That reputation, that ability to get your product to market.” Normally crushing plants operate 24-7 for 350 days a year, Vervaet said. “We do see interruptions from time to time throughout any normal year,” he said. “But this is really where we’ve seen it become a real chronic issue where it’s not just one week where a member doesn’t get proper service. It’s across all members, all facilities, and now for an extended period of time.” It’s not easy to stop and start a crushing plant either, Vervaet said. “It’s not a question of hitting the on-off button,” he added. “It takes time to get everything going again. So it’s a major interruption.”

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Lenders, government, railways all promise action on grain movement Some farmers are experiencing a cash crunch because grain isn’t moving to market BY ALEX BINKLEY AF contributor

enders are lining up to help grain farmers experiencing a cash crunch due to poor rail service. “We have been monitoring the grain movement situation for the past number of weeks and are aware it could have an impact on our customers’ short-term cash flow through the busy spring season,” said Michael Hoffort, Farm Credit Canada president and CEO. “We will support customers as needed, and continue to ensure they have the financial means to get their crops in the ground

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this spring. FCC rolled out a similar program in 2014 when the railways fell way behind on grain movements to West Coast ports. Bank of Montreal is offering “a financial relief program” to assist customers affected by the current grain-handling backlog. It includes deferral of loan payments and waiver of new loan application fees and concessions on renewal fees. Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay said farmers short of funds for seeding should consider applying to the federal Advance Payments Program. It offers cash advances for stored or planted crop of up to $400,000, the first $100,000

interest free. The Canadian Federation of Agriculture urged the government to expand the provisions of the program. The federal government needs to “use all tools in its tool box if (grain transport) service doesn’t improve dramatically,” said Grain Growers of Canada president Jeff Nielsen. Meanwhile CN’s new boss, interim CEO Jean-Jacques Ruest, apologized “for not meeting the expectations of our grain customers.” “The entire CN team has a sense of urgency and is fully focused on getting it right for farmers and our grain customers, regaining the confidence of Canadian businesses and pro-

“We have been monitoring the grain movement situation for the past number of weeks and are aware it could have an impact on our customers’ short-term cash flow through the busy spring season.”

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The intercropping debate: Is it better to follow nature? Farmers and researchers have very different views on whether nature is the best guide for cropping practices By John Greig

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n Rick Bieber’s farm in South Dakota, he works hard to follow the rhythms and cycles of nature in his cropping and livestock system. He uses diverse cover crops and livestock to cycle nutrients and keep living roots in the soil as much as possible. But from agronomist Andrew McGuire’s perspective, Bieber may not be creating the most productivity from his soil. He says the research continues to support the efficiency and vigour of monocropping systems, even if that monocrop is a cover crop. Both sides of the argument — follow nature’s rhythms or create our own — were put forward by speakers at different Ontario agriculture conferences this winter. Cover crops are increasing in popularity as farmers look to stem soil organic matter losses, better use nutrients, and control water run-off. But there’s still lots of debate — and research needed — on what cover crop mix to use and when.

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Some leading practitioners spoke at the recent Innovative Farmers of Ontario annual conference on using cover crops and more diverse rotations to make their farms act more like natural ecosystems. Manitoba farmers Derek and Tannis Axton used 16 different crops in 2016 and 12 in 2017 on their 6,000-acre operations. The couple, co-winners of Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers award in 2017, say they farm with a microscope, monitoring the amount of bacteria and the many other microbes in the soil. “The first time I looked at the soil was a very sad day for me,” said Derek, adding they’re seeing more diversity, including microarthropods (a type of soil fauna), protozoa and beneficial nemotodes. “It’s a living ecosystem.” Bieber also sees himself as a soil caretaker. “Thinking that humanity can create something better than nature is an illusion,” he said in describing how he manages his rangeland to look like nature. His spring wheat fields are solid seeded (a narrow row production system) and after combining are

Cover crops are increasing in popularity but there’s a lively debate over their benefits. PHOTO: University of Wisconsin–Extension www.fyi.uwex.edu

“Thinking that humanity can create something better than nature is an illusion.”

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Rick Bieber works to mimic nature on his farm. Photo: John Greig sown to cover crops. The area where he lives is chronically in a drought situation, and the height of the dry period is when the wheat comes off. His neighbours tell him he’s going to get nothing to grow planting into soil that dry, but “even if we have no rain on it, it is still healthy,” said Bieber.

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He aims never to have sunlight hit the ground, which he likens to having a leak in a fuel tank. After the diverse cover crops are growing, he puts his “bioaccumulators” (a.k.a. beef cows) onto it. He partners with a large beef ranch, which puts 1,000

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cows on 200 acres for 11 days, which Bieber said is similar to how buffalo used to harvest the rangeland. In corn he’ll interseed a cover crop at the V6 stage, and then put the cows back into the cornfield, with cover crop, after harvest. Bieber also follows nature’s guidance on what crops he plants when. Like the schedule

of emergence for nature’s plants, he aims to have cool-season grasses growing first, then coolseason broadleaves followed by warm-season grasses, and then warm-season broadleaves. He said he sees the soil as the skin of the Earth and aims to slice into it as little as possible and with as little disturbance as possible. This is why he replaces his ‘scalpels’ or planter blades every 1,000 acres. McGuire, an agronomist with Washington State University also believes in cover crops, but he’s not as convinced that following nature is possible or advantageous as farmers attempt to replace the nutrients they pull out of the ground to grow crops. He suggested in an internet post that the best cover crop could be a monocrop — a view that generated a lot of responses, as well as an invitation to the recent Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association conference. By focusing on diverse cover crop mixes farmers may be diluting the individual benefits of each of them, he said at the event. Better may be to focus on solving one problem with one type of cover crop and do it well. “I’ve looked at a lot of research, and I’ve found there isn’t much advantage to cover crop mixes,” said McGuire. When you mix something, you are looking for synergy — a sum that’s greater than the individual values — and other than some nitrogen value effect between legumes and grasses, there isn’t much benefit, he argued. Nutrient supply in farming is also a problem as too many nutrients are taken from farmland and sent to be consumed in cities and towns, McGuire said. The nutrients don’t find their way back, other than in occasional use of biosolids. Manure won’t solve the problem as the amount that has to be applied to replace nutrients is well above what an animal would deposit in its droppings, he argued. “Manure application is not mimicking nature,” he said. He also says that single crop rotation is better as a disease break than polycropping (growing multiple crops in one field) as long as the monocrop rotation is diverse enough.

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Farm leaders again ask government to act But with spring road bans and seeding season approaching, any moves are likely ‘too little, too late’ STAFF

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oo little too late.” That comment from the president of the Grain Growers of Canada likely sums it up for many producers across the Prairies. “While western grain farmers are pleased to see that the government and railways have recognized the negative impact that poor rail service is having on farmers, it shouldn’t take a crisis on the Prairies to get grain moving,” Alberta farmer Jeff Nielsen said in a statement. “The grain value chain has been living with plummeting performance for months and any improvements in rail service will unfortunately come at a time when spring road bans and planting will limit the amount of grain farmers can move. Unfortunately, this may all be too little too late.” Nielsen appeared before the House agriculture committee last week to once again press for the passage of the Transportation Modernization Act. He was one of seven reps from farm groups (including the Alberta Wheat Commission) who travelled to Ottawa to appear before the committee to again say that passage of Bill C-49 is the first step needed to get grain moving.

With winter coming to an end, rail service should improve — but that will come too late for farmers needing cash before seeding. FILE PHOTO “As farmers start to prepare our operations for seeding, we are feeling the impacts of the current backlog in the system,” Alberta Wheat director Warren Sekulic, who farms near Rycroft, told the ag committee. “With my own contracts pushed back, I am several months behind on my deliveries and therefore several months behind on being paid. “The resulting challenges in cash flow from these delays will roll into the upcoming growing season.” Grain movement improved slightly earlier this month — but

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32. While the overall number of outstanding orders has declined, this reflects a reduction of 588 outstanding orders by CN and a nominal reduction of 65 orders in CP’s position.” Meanwhile, infighting is at risk of derailing a coalition of ship-

pers. The seven industry associations want changes to the bill that would require the railways to provide cost and pricing information to the Canadian Transportation Agency to use in freight rate dispute resolutions and to enable the agency to launch investigations into rail service delays without waiting for a formal complaint. But they disagree on calls from the grain sector for Ottawa to intervene to speed up grain shipments because that would only cause headaches for other shippers. “A singular emphasis on grain has the unintended but inevitable consequence of exacerbating rail service issues for other commodity sectors, skewing the railways’ allocation of scarce capacity resources towards the movement of grain,” said the coalition’s letter to the Senate distributed by the Mining Association of Canada. The original letter (agreed to by Pulse Canada, Fertilizer Canada, the Canadian Chemical Industry Association, the Western Canadian Shippers Coalition, and the Forest Products Association of Canada) had argued there is a need for a “permanent regulatory mechanism” so the federal government can quickly step in if there are problems in rail movement. — With files from contributor Alex Binkley

What’s fair when it comes to renting farmland? There are two common methods for determining fair rent — and neither involves coffee-shop talk Alberta Agriculture and Forestry release

ow do you know if the rent you’re paying — or charging — for farmland is fair and reasonable? “Often, people use what others are charging or paying in the local area,” said farm business management specialist Dean Dyck. “Following this approach has pitfalls because the rate may not be reflective of the soil productivity on the farm, or there may be a difference between what was rumoured and what was actually paid.” In Alberta, cash rent and crop share are the two predominant cropland rental arrangements. Cash rental is common because the lease is simple, the rent is fixed, and the landowner does not have to make any operating or marketing decisions. The tenant has more control over cropping decisions, and can benefit from higher profits. A useful method to estimate cash rent is called a ‘crop share equivalent’ or the rental rate that would be received from a typical 75:25 crop share lease. This method requires estimates of long-term average yields in the area and realistic prices for the coming year. “A suggestion is to use crop insurance yields and insurable prices,” said Dyck. “Then apply a discount of 25 per cent for variability in weather, yields, and prices since the tenant is assuming all of these risks.” The formula is (yield x 25 per

cent) x price x 75 per cent. Complete this calculation for at least four major crops grown in the area and take the average. Another simple method is a percentage of gross returns. Compare cash rents in your area over the past five to 10 years against gross returns of the crops that were grown. In many areas, cash rent is approximately 20 to 24 per cent of gross returns. Crop share rentals are becoming less common because many landowners do not want to take on the risk of price or yield. These leases are typically 75 per cent tenant, 25 per cent landlord. If the cost of inputs is shared, then the lease shifts to 66 per cent tenant, 33 per cent landlord. A general rule of thumb is ‘calculate, then negotiate.’ Tenants should know their cost of production and calculate the potential profit before establishing a fair price. While money plays a role, other factors will come into the negotiations such as land quality, location, compatibility, communications, and honesty. “Once a price and terms have been agreed, the most important thing you can do is put the agreement in writing,” said Dyck. “This single act would eliminate the majority of disagreements that occur.” Leasing Cropland in Alberta has information on establishing, negotiating, and writing a land lease. The publication can be purchased for $12 by going online (www.agriculture.alberta. ca, search for ‘leasing cropland’) or calling 310-FARM (3276).

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he Canadian Canola Growers Association is reminding farmers 201819 cash advance applications are now available. The association says it’s giving farmers a jump-start on spring with the group’s earliest-ever pre-application period and a reduced administration fee for its Advance Payments Program. “Many farmers take advantage of an intended seeded advance, which provides them with cash flow prior to planting,” said Rick White, the association’s CEO. “We’ve already had calls from many farmers anxious to get their cash

advance paperwork finished so they can focus on spring work once conditions are suitable.” “Many farmers take advantage of an intended seeded advance, Advance funds will start being issued which provides them with cash flow prior to planting.” to farmers on April 3. Recent investments in new technology and process improvements will enable faster response times and lower costs, White said. “(This has) allowed us to reduce our Rick White administration fee from $150 to $50 per application,” he said in a news release. Through the association, farmers can access advances on 45 field crop and livestock commodities. A cash advance interest rate of below prime. Applica- issuing an advance under the current of up to $100,000 is interest free with an tion forms can be downloaded at www. program is March 31 and the deadline additional $300,000 at prime. Combined, or producers can apply by call- for repaying a 2017-18 grain advance is B:10.25ccga.ca in that amounts to $400,000 at a blended ing 1-866-745-2256. The final date for Sept. 30. T:10.25 in S:10.25 in

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Fields with wireworms needed for 2018 research

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The beetle larvae can live in the soil for up to five years, and there are no insecticides available to control BY ALEXIS KIENLEN AF STAFF

ireworms are a big problem in Alberta fields, and an entomologist is seeking help from farmers to find ways to control them. “We have a lot to learn about wireworms,” said Haley Catton who works at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s Lethbridge research station. “We need to do a lot more research to figure out how to manage them without chemicals.” Catton is looking for a dozen dryland fields (within a two-hour drive of Lethbridge) that will be seeded to durum or wheat this year. The project will look at which species are active and if having a history of canola in a field affects populations. “Out east, they have a big wireworm problem in P.E.I. in potatoes,” she said. “Research there has shown that rotation with mustard (a relative of canola) suppresses the wireworm populations.” Wireworms aren’t actually worms but the larval stage of click beetles. Adult beetles aren’t a threat to crops but their offspring are. Eggs are laid in the soil and the larvae can live up to five years, happily munching on the roots and the bottoms of all crops, especially cereals. There are about 30 species of wireworms across Canada, with five to six native to Alberta. There is no chemical control — the last of the carbamate and organophosphate insecticides formerly used on this pest was phased out in 2004. “Right now, when a producer has a wireworm infestation in their field, there is no way to get rid of the wireworms,” said Catton. Seed treatments can reduce wireworm damage, but it’s not a great option. “The producer can get the crop off for a year, but the wireworms are just sitting there for another year,” she said. “It’s a pretty big problem. It’s a big pest, re-emerging with the phase-out of the insecticide that used to kill them.”

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financial industry veteran is the new CEO of the Agriculture Financial Services Corporation. “This marks the final chapter in what I like to call a new beginning for AFSC,” Agriculture Minister Oneil Carlier said in announcing the appointment of Steve Blakely. In June 2016, the crop insurer’s former CEO was suspended with pay after the province’s chief internal auditor found a host of problems including “unreasonable expenses for travel, meals and entertainment, acceptance of gifts, and competitive bid processes compromised.” The former CEO and two other top executives racked up nearly $900,000 in expenses over five years for travel, accommodations, meals, and other items, including limousine travel and luxury box tickets at Edmonton Oilers games. More than $340,000 was spent on travel to meet with reinsurance companies even though the agency contracts with brokers to deal and negotiate with reinsurers.

After the audit, Carlier dismissed the entire board of the corporation, appointing a new one 11 months ago. “I lost confidence in the last board after an investigation into staff expenses left me seriously troubled that there was a culture of entitlement at AFSC,” he said. New controls have been implemented, there is more oversight, and salaries for Crown corporations and other government-funded bodies have been reduced, he added. The former CEO was paid $670,000 while Blakely will earn $301,000. The RCMP were called in and investigated the expense scandal but since the expenses were approved by the former board, there were no grounds for criminal charges, Carlier said. Blakely is a former president and CEO of Servus Credit Union and the Credit Union Deposit Guarantee Corporation of Alberta. In addition to crop insurance, AFSC provides livestock price insurance, farm loans, commercial loans and farm income disaster assistance. It has 44 branch offices, nearly 700 employees, and is headquartered in Lacombe.

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Interest in soil health is growing, but testing still lags It’s only a minority of producers who are soil sampling and that mystifies a provincial crop specialist BY ALEXIS KIENLEN AF STAFF

ome producers may be looking at soil health a little differently, but there are still not a lot of them taking soil samples, says a provincial crop specialist. “Soil sampling gives you an evaluation of the nutrient levels in your soil,” said Mark Cutts of Alberta Agriculture and Forestry’s Stettler office. “If you know that you need nitrogen or phosphorus in the crop, then you can counter those when it comes time to put

your blends together or get it from an agronomist.” Soil sampling can also determine soil pH, soil solubility and organic matter, he added. And while some producers are thinking about other soil health factors such as soil aggregation, water infiltration rates, and other attributes, it’s still a minority who are taking soil samples. Cutts isn’t sure why that is. “From my perspective, that information is very helpful in figuring out your requirements for the next crop,” he said. “Soil pH and organic matter is very good information to have.”

“If there are samples that are low yielding, make sure that you can figure out how to manage them.” Mark Cutts

Agronomists do a fairly high number of tests, often using sampling or coring machines while many producers use hand augers. Whatever the method, it’s T:10.25”

important to get enough samples, said Cutts. “The key with soil sampling is to collect from representative areas of the field,” he said. You should

stay away from areas in the field that are extra wet. And, of course, you have to act on what the soil tests reveal. “If there are samples (of fields) that are low yielding, make sure that you can figure out how to manage them,” he said. While labs aren’t doing soil sampling that differently, there have been some changes in technology. GPS allows producers to go back to the same area of the field and sample again, which produces a more consistent dataset, he noted. akienlen@fbcpublishing.com

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Canola council reviewing priorities after Richardson bombshell The organization is cutting spending by a third and reviewing how it operates after losing its biggest funder BY ALLAN DAWSON

Staff/Indian Wells, Calif.

utside the Canola Council of Canada’s annual business meeting were palm trees, cacti and deep-blue Kodachrome skies offering a respite from Western Canada’s cold and snow. But inside was an elephant — acknowledged, but never named — called Richardson International. The nod came when council president Jim Everson announced the council is reviewing its priorities. Richardson, Canada’s largest grain company, stunned the oilseed sector late last year when it didn’t renew its membership in the canola council, the Flax Council of Canada, and Soy Canada. The move was a financial decision, the company said, which pulled the plug after failing to convince the councils to save money by merging. Richardson also questions the canola council’s focus on market development and agronomy, as well as its funding formula (23 cents a tonne) and level of spending. In his address to the canola council’s annual meeting, which was open to the public for the first time in years, Everson first focused on the year’s highlights — a record 22.9 million acres seeded to canola with record production of 21.3 million tonnes. The council’s ‘Keep it Coming’ goal (22 million acres of canola and 26 million tonnes of production by 2025) will be achieved, said Everson. That success is the result of a “unique to Canada” consensus decision-making, value-chain approach, he said.

“But in 2017 the industry faced some challenges when it comes to the industry consensus on the role and priorities of the canola council of itself.” Jim Everson

• What resources are required to deliver superior service to the industry and how should those resource requirements be collected? These are “legitimate and important questions… driven by a rapidly changing, commercial environment,” he added. In response five task forces, each chaired by a director, have been set up as follows: • Market access and government advocacy will ensure market access and government affairs priorities are in line with the council’s strategy and advise on external partnerships in achieving objectives. • Market development will establish a consensus on the council’s role and priorities in market development, including areas and activities, level of investment, long-term strategic direction, measuring success and seek opportunities for collaboration with companies, grower associations and other commodity groups. • Crop production and innovation will review and understand member company/organization goals and issues in agronomy services and research. Advise on priorities for the council’s crop production mandate and focus on strategic issues. • I ndustry leadership is tasked with exploring the council’s role in leading canola sector activities and its role in Canadian agriculture. How can the council help shape the environment for a successful industry, best collaborate with others and secure opportunities that position canola for future growth? • Finance will review funding models and make a recommendation to the board. “The outcome will shape the outcome of the council’s priorities and plan for 2019 and beyond to ensure that they fully align with changing industry needs,” Everson told the meeting. Will Richardson return? “What I am absolutely sure it’s going to be effective of is making sure that we have a strong consensus and alignment among the present funders and directors of our board representing industry,” Everson said. “Then companies and other groups who may or may not want to be part of our association can make a decision.”

The Canola Council of Canada is reviewing its priorities in the wake of losing Richardson International, Canada’s largest grain company, says president Jim Everson. The company declined to renew its membership in 2018. PHOTO: ALLAN DAWSON

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A big loss “Most other commodity associations in Canada to this day are still trying to emulate the success of canola in this regard,” he said. Then Everson addressed the elephant. “But in 2017 the industry faced some challenges when it comes to the industry consensus on the role and priorities of the canola council itself.” “Some important issues raised by members,” he said, include: • C an the council fulfil strategic objectives more efficiently through partnerships with other oilseed associations? • What should the council’s role be in market development, research co-ordination, market access, agronomic knowledge transfer, relative to its members and partners?

Richardson’s withdrawal was a financial and philosophical blow to the canola council. The combined loss of Richardson’s contribution and the fee reduction it triggered for remaining members resulted in a 32 per cent drop in the council’s planned 2018 spending, Everson said. “We did that carefully,” he told reporters. “We tried to ensure that we were maintaining areas where we had high, high priority in looking at areas where we could probably reduce in the short term without having a big impact. It’s not easy to do those things.” Asked if there will be staff layoffs, Everson replied: “We are finding efficiencies a little bit with our staffing.” The council spent $15.3 million in 2017.

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Big jump in revenues a double-edged sword In hindsight, canola council should have considered whether to spend all the money or lower levies, says chair BY ALLAN DAWSON

“I think in hindsight we should have been saying, ‘OK, this is the path we’re seeing so we need to have a discussion.’”

Staff/Indian Wells, Calif.

he Canola Council of Canada might have done more to address Richardson International’s concerns with the rising cost of membership, says chair David Dzisiak. An agriculture sector downturn has everyone looking harder at the bottom line, which is likely what precipitated the decision from Richardson not to renew its membership, he said. “I think in hindsight we should have been saying, ‘OK, this is the path we’re seeing so we need to have a discussion,’” said Dzisiak. “But our finance committee is chaired and led by industry members, so it’s self-inflicted. We’re responsible for this organization. You can always do things better in hindsight, but going through it everyone’s pretty happy and enthusiastic about the path we’re on.” Still, the growth in the council’s revenues — which have risen rapidly in tandem with increased canola production — should have sparked some reflection, he said. “I don’t think anybody ever imagined that we would be at a 20-million- or 22-milliontonne crop,” Dzisiak said. “I’ve been with the board for 15 years and we started hitting about 15 million tonnes and 15 million acres, but we’ve blown past that. We’re 50 per cent larger than that. “So the more we grew the more we sold, the more we processed, the more our mem-

David Dzisiak

The canola council might have been able to do more to address some of the concerns, including rising membership fees, says chair David Dzisiak. PHOTO: ALLAN DAWSON bers paid. One thing that we didn’t do that we should have done, was sort of step back and say, ‘OK, do we need to spend everything that volume (of canola) generates?’” Those questions are being asked now as the council reviews its priorities, he said. Some farmers also question the council’s tradition of holding some conventions in the southern United States in early March. This year’s event was at the Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa just outside Palm Springs, Calif.

“So remind me why the Canola Council of ‘Canada’ is holding its AGM in the U.S.?” one Manitoba farmer posted on Facebook just before the meeting. “Defies logic and portrays really bad optics.” But California is one of the biggest markets for Canadian canola meal, council president Jim Everson told reporters. “We do think there’s value to being in those locations where our markets are,” he said. “The other element is it’s all about bringing the canola family together and

letting it network and having it network in a place that is comfortable and enjoyable so it’s part of what we think about too. “It’s a great place to have a convention this year.” However, several attendees said they wouldn’t be surprised if more future council meetings are held in Canada. This year’s meeting attracted 156 attendees, with the biggest group (41 people) from the three provincial canola grower associations and the Canadian Canola Growers Association. Most were farmers, along with some association employees. Fewer than a dozen registrants self-identified as farmers, not including those with canola grower associations. Thirty registrants were with pesticide and/or seed companies. allan@fbcpublishing.com

Richardson } from page 28 It collected $16.6 million in revenue — $8.8 million from the core funders and $7.8 million from grants and government projects. Farmers contributed 44 per cent of the $8.8 million in core funding followed by exporters and crushers at 26 and 23 per cent, respectively. The council ended 2017 with a $1.3-million surplus. While it’s legitimate to review the council’s role, Everson stressed the industry needs to consider its role in “amplifying” the results of the council’s canola research and agronomy work.

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While Richardson suggests the council’s agronomy efforts duplicate those of Richardson and other companies, many farmers disagree, including Canadian Canola Growers Association president Jack Froese. “We as farmers we see this need,” the Manitoba farmer said on the sideline of the meeting. “We see the independence of the agronomy team on the canola council. They’re not selling any product. They are also looking at what the market is going to demand and to make sure that those needs are going to be met.” Losing its largest member arguably weakens the value chain. But there’s also an expectation Richardson will return to the fold. “I think cooler heads will prevail,” Froese said. “It may take some time, but... I think we will move forward and possibly even be better as a result of what has happened.” Richardson didn’t immediately respond to an email seeking comment. If Richardson’s absence is an existential threat to the council neither Everson’s nor board of directors chair David Dzisiak’s comments or demeanour showed it.

The council’s future rests with its members, they said. “Let’s do this review, let’s come to a consensus with those who are around the table today on what we need to do to grow the industry in the future and then those who want to be part of our value chain… will invest in the new organization, and those who decide not to do so, won’t,” Everson told reporters. Dzisiak had a similar message. “We had a great meeting last September,” he said. “We went around and talked about what’s most important... and there was a unanimous vote by the board that we want to have a canola council, that we want to have it dedicated at canola and we’re going to restructure things. But there were some things that the rest of the companies and the growers and the board of directors didn’t want to have changed. Every company has their opinion and their view and they make their own decisions, but we’ve got unanimity around the board about what we want the canola council to be.” The council wants feedback on its review efforts. Comments can be submitted to prioritiesreview@ canolacouncil.org. allan@fbcpublishing.com

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Community news and events from across the province

How to hand over a labour of what’s up love to the next generation BY DIANNE FINSTAD

Send agriculture-related meeting and event announcements to: glenn.cheater@fbcpublishing.com

t’s not only family farms facing the succession challenge these days. Community efforts such as Growing Projects for the Canadian Foodgrains Bank are looking to the future to see if they’ve inspired the next generation to carry on the cause. One such venture finds itself in the middle of the process. The Brownfield and District Growing Project was among the first on the Prairies, and has been underway for more than three decades. “My dad and his cousin took the first load of grain from our project 32 years ago, and my dad will turn 90 this year,” said Faye Webber, the first woman to chair the Brownfield project. The effort began as an outreach of the Brownfield Baptist Church, and is now into its third generation of volunteers. One is Webber’s son Jordan, who is involved at both the local level and as a national board member of the Foodgrains Bank. “We have about half and half on our local committee. We have three members of the ‘next’ generation, and then three from the older generation — which would be my generation,” Webber said with a laugh. Succession was on the minds of many at a recent meeting of Alberta Foodgrains Project leaders. Some groups are filled with seniors who are realizing they can’t carry on indefinitely and need some younger help. However, the dedication to helping tackle global hunger becomes a real heart work, so it’s not easy for volunteers to step away. “It’s an emotional decision, as much as it is practical, because there’s such deep meaning and commitment when you are aware of what this means to people in the world,” said Webber. “If I had to point to one thing in terms of succession and being successful, it would be that the older generation has to ‘choose’ to let go.” Webber knows of what she speaks, as she and husband Bob, who also serves on the Growing Project board, are currently walking through the succession journey on their own farm. Looking back on their Growing Project’s history, she said, it’s been key to always bring in the younger generation by inviting the whole community, kids and all, to take part. That includes the harvest days with combine rides, a celebration dinner, and even rock-picking days. “It’s an inviting and welcoming place they have found all the way along,” she said. “There’s been a ‘growing into’ the care and commitment to the Foodgrains Bank. They grow a love for this work, so when they are asked to be a part, it’s not pulling them into this role. It’s where they feel a privilege to be a part of it.” Succession planning goes beyond just the people organizing the pro ject — it also speaks to the sustainability of the work itself, and adapting to changing times and farm circumstances. When the Foodgrains Bank project

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The Brownfield and District Growing Project continues to thrive because it has been embraced by the whole community, young and old alike. This picture is from a video shot during last fall’s harvest. The video, which features swooping footage taken by a drone, can be found at the Foodgrains Bank’s Facebook page. (Google ‘brownfield growing project’ to find a link.)

Inviting young people to participate in community projects early on is key because they develop a love for the work, says Faye Webber. She and husband Bob (centre) are in the midst of a succession process on their own farm. PHOTO: Courtesy Faye Webber

The Brownfield and District Growing Project started more than three decades ago and is in the process of being handed over to a third generation. PHOTO: Courtesy Faye Webber

began, farmers in the central Alberta community donated truckloads of their own grain that would be bagged and shipped to needy countries. It then evolved into selling the grain and using the money to buy grain in the countries that needed it most, both saving transportation costs and supporting farmers there. Growing Projects emerged as a full community effort, using rented land and donated inputs, with farmers bringing equipment to put in the crop and harvest it. In Brownfield, a next-gen approach is being proposed for this year. It would involve using portions of fields to grow a crop instead of renting a specific field — a move designed to manage risk since clubroot has shown up in the region. It also hopes to broaden the involvement base by allowing for more individual participation. Brownfield has also expanded its scope by bringing in ranch partners, who commit a cow for a market average price, with proceeds from the calf sale being dedicated to the Growing Project. A trial run this year has six cows as part of the program. To maintain the community connection, the committee is considering a Harvest Day or even a week, where visitors could have combine rides at various farms. A celebration dinner after results are known is also a priority.

ing the next generation, and letting go,” she said. “It really does come down to those things. (If we) value our younger people all the way along, when the time comes for them to step into some of these roles, their head is in it and they are a valued member on the committee. It’s not just plunking someone in there because of their age. “I’m blown away by some of the young farm families’ heart and passion for this work, putting others ahead of themselves.”

It’s not just farmers participating in the Brownfield and District Growing Project, the whole community is invited to get involved. PHOTO: Courtesy Faye Webber In addition, there’s an opportunity for the Brownfield group to help launch a sister project this year in the region. When considering these and other changes, there are always active and healthy conversations, where all opinions are valued. That’s something that Webber puts a high value on because she views that ‘culture’ as key to a healthy succession process. “The biggest thing is that the older generation is very aware and intentional about includ-

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Easy-to-use guidelines to keep your children safe on the farm Alberta Agriculture and Forestry release

he North American Guidelines for Children’s Agricultural Tasks is a helpful resource for parents, grandparents, and caregivers. “In Alberta between 1990 and 2013, there was a total of 75 agricultural-related fatalities of children under the age of 15 — this is an average of three deaths per year,” said Janice Donkers, provincial farm safety youth co-ordinator. Similar U.S. statistics prompted the creation of the booklet to help parents and caregivers assess their child’s readiness. “The guidelines focus on youth aged seven to 16 and contains decision-making information for common farm chores,” said Donkers. Since every child grows and develops differently, age and physical size are not the best indicators of readiness when it comes to performing agricultural work. Each task has a flow chart to follow, with an

The website www.cultivatesafety.org has more than two dozen sets of guidelines for farm children and youth. PHOTO: From www.cultivatesafety.org explanation on why the timing may not be right for a child to take on a particular task. “Tasks are clearly identified and include a description of the main hazards and required safety gear. There are lists for the adult responsibilities and for determining the right amount of supervision.” Adequate training in ageappropriate tasks, paired with the right level of supervision is key to preventing injuries. The booklet is popular because of how the informa-

tion is presented and also because it was developed with extensive input from farm parents and teens, along with injury prevention professionals, said Donkers. To get a copy of the North American Guidelines for Children’s Agricultural Tasks, email farm.safety@gov.ab.ca. There is also an interactive website for the program: www.cultivatesafety.org (click on the Work link at the top of the page and then on Family Youth Guidelines).

Stay safe on the roads this growing season

n updated version of Safe Transportation of Farm Equipment is now available for free. The booklet has information on road and transportation safety for farm equipment, including regulations and detailed instructions on signage and markings. There is also a new section on power line safety and high load moves. It takes 36 seconds for a vehicle travelling 80 kilometres an hour to overtake one travelling at 70 kilometres an hour that is 100 metres ahead of it, the booklet says. But that drops to just 6.5 seconds if the vehicle being overtaken is a tractor travelling at 25 kilometres an hour. “With slow-moving equipment, the reaction time is so small that quick decisions must be made to avoid a rear-end collision,” the publication states.

Safe Transportation of Farm Equipment in Alberta

The 36-page booklet can be found at www.agriculture.alberta. ca (search for ‘safe transport’) or by emailing farm.safety@gov. ab.ca. — AAF

Albertans come up big at 4-H science fair

trio of Albertans were winners at the annual 4-H Canada Science Fair. There were 18 4-H’ers presenting 14 innovative projects, ranging from analyzing the growth of microgreens to a look into a costeffective manner of extracting chitin and chitosan from lobsters. Five projects were chosen as winners, including two from Alberta — an experiment assessing

the efficacy of a variety of cleaning solutions in regards to biosecurity (by Lara and Liesl S.) and “Crickets for Lunch” (by Amanda H.), which looked at using household food waste to raise crickets to have a protein level similar to those of commercially raised crickets. The five winners move on to the Canada-Wide Science Fair in Ottawa from May 12-19. — 4H Canada

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Innovative rancher recognized

Hall of Fame nominations open

Madden-area rancher Graeme Finn is the 2018 recipient of Alberta Forage Industry Network’s leadership award. It recognizes individuals showing leadership “in the areas of research, extension or promotion of the economic and environmental benefits of native rangeland, seeded pasture or hay land,” the forage network said in a press release. The organization cited Finn’s passion and enthusiasm for innovative grazing practices and his involvement in multiple agricultural groups. Finn, who operates Southern Cross Livestock, is an Alberta Beef Producers delegate, has been a mentor with the Cattlemen’s Young Leaders Program, and is currently mentoring with the Beef Cattle Research Council Researcher Mentorship Program. — ABP

The Alberta Agriculture Hall of Fame is now accepting nominations to honour individuals who have made significant contributions to the province’s ag sector. Up to three individuals are inducted into the hall every two years. Since 1951, 132 people have been inducted from every area of agriculture for achievements such as groundbreaking farming techniques, scientific accomplishments, creating value-added products, and other contributions that have had a lasting, positive impact on agriculture and rural Alberta. Nomination forms and more information can be found at www. agriculture.alberta.ca (search for ‘hall of fame’). The deadline for nominations is April 30. — AAF

HEARTLANDplant-breeding Farmer-based project starts bearing fruit The unique program allows organic producers to breed varieties tailored to their own farms BY ALEXIS STOCKFORD Staff/Brandon, Man.

lant scientist Martin Entz sees little difference between a farmer breeding bulls and one breeding crop varieties. The University of Manitoba professor, a leading authority on organic agriculture, has been putting variety development in the hands of farmers since 2011. Some participants have completed the process of whittling down genetics and are starting to increase seed on their newly developed varieties. “The way it works is we ask the farmers what parents they would like — and we work with two main crops, wheat and oats, although we do a little bit with potato as well,” Entz said at a recent Prairie Organics conference here. His university, along with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, provide the genetic crosses, leaving farmers to select those that best perform on their farm. Farmers spend the next three years selecting genetics, taking about 400 of the best seed heads in the first year from the 5,000 to 7,000 seeds the program provides. The successful 400 heads are processed and threshed at the university and then returned to the farmer to plant the next year, where the selection process repeats. About 70 producers from across the country have signed on to the program. Loïc Dewavrin is among the furthest along. The organic farmer from Quebec is now increasing his wheat seed, having already developed the genetics over the last number of years. “Since you are talking about grams rather than tonnes, it’s a long process to increase (seed),” he said. He currently has 100 kilograms of his new variety, and hopes to increase that to more than a tonne by the end of next year. He plans to mill at least some of that wheat into flour, a final test of whether the variety meets his standards. “If that test doesn’t go (well), then we have to start over again... it’s a continuous process,” he said.

Quebec farmer Loïc Dewavrin has been breeding his own seed varieties for several years and is now at the multiplying stage for one variety. File photo

“If that test doesn’t go (well), then we have to start over again... it’s a continuous process.” Loïc Dewavrin

It takes a lot of dedication to participate in the program but many farmers are embracing the opportunity, said Entz. “The farmer has to be taking an interest in this to, first of all, do a good job of selection,” he said. “We’ve had farmers who have just done an amazing job of selection and those are the ones who have paid more attention to the process.” The program is geared towards organic producers, but Entz said any type of farmer could make use of the same system. Organic seed varieties lag behind conventional agriculture, he added, and commercial varieties may have been developed in different growing environments and under different management systems than in the farmer’s field.

Loïc Dewavrin takes the audience through the workings of his 1,500-acre organic farm in Brandon, including his ongoing plant-breeding efforts. photo: alexis stockford

“Farmers will produce a variety or a line, a population, that is suitable to their place and when we test these things against commercial varieties under organic conditions, the farmer-selected varieties do much better and

we’ve been testing them now for the last three years,” he said. In a sector where ‘locally produced’ is a buzzword, Entz suggested that locally bred grain may draw extra interest from consumers.

For Dewavrin, signing on to the program was also about autonomy. The Montreal-area producer has made self-sufficiency a point of pride, sourcing his own seeds, building a mill to process his own product, and is moving past the University of Manitoba project to attempt breeding his own corn hybrids, although he admits he has run into contamination issues. “When we started the farm, there wasn’t sufficient revenue for everybody,” he said. “We were four families living off the farm and we needed to find ways to cut cost, reduce the cost and be able to get decent revenue for all of us and that’s the starting point for this quest for autonomy.” There’s a major time commitment involved. “It becomes your entire life to do that,” said Dewavrin. “If you want to have other occupations, it’s not possible to do that.” Plant breeding is among the projects that he says have eaten up his time, pointing to the effort he spends maintaining plots and selecting genetics. While program participants are looking forward to getting their home-bred seed in the field, Entz reminded that the varieties are unregistered and will not be appearing on the commercial market any time soon. Organic producers like Dewavrin, however, will avoid those issues with their vertically integrated structure, he said. “There are farmers in Manitoba who have done this exact same thing and they have flour mills and they’re milling it themselves or they have a contract with a flour miller, but it can never enter the commercial grain system and farmers know that,” Entz said. Entz did not, however, rule out future registration. “They may use their co-op to actually do some finer selection of one of these lines and actually go through the registration process and pay all those fees and actually have a registered variety,” he said. For more on the program, go to www.umanitoba.ca and search for ‘participatory plant breeding.’ astockford@farmmedia.com

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Deadly fish disease continues to spread in Alberta Whirling disease was first found here in 2016 and has now spread to a fourth watershed Alberta Environment and Parks release

he Canadian Food Inspection Agency has declared the North Saskatchewan River watershed infected with whirling disease. The declaration covers all streams, creeks, lakes, and rivers feeding into the North Saskatchewan River and ends at the Saskatchewan border. Earlier declarations of infection have been made for the Bow, Oldman and Red Deer River watersheds. Whirling disease, which has no impact on human health, is caused by a microscopic parasite of salmonid fish, including trout, salmon and whitefish. Rainbow, westslope cutthroat, and brook trout, as well as mountain whitefish, are particularly susceptible to whirling disease, though its impact differs among salmonid fish species and in different waterbodies. The severity of whirling disease depends largely on the age and size of the salmonid host. Young fish are most vulnerable, with mortality rates reaching up to 90

per cent. Infected fish often display a ‘whirling’ swimming behaviour as well as skeletal deformities and changes in colour such as a dark or black tail. The province has ramped up its response to whirling disease over the past year, including opening a whirling disease laboratory in Vegreville last summer and hiring additional staff for education and mitigation efforts. Researchers at the University of Alberta are working to develop non-lethal testing methods for the whirling disease parasite. Anglers and boaters should adhere to Clean, Drain, Dry Your Gear protocols. (For more information go to www.aep.alberta.ca and search for ‘clean drain dry.’) Whirling disease was first observed in the U.S. in the 1950s, and in the 1990s made a resurgence in states such as Utah, Idaho, Colorado and Montana. It has since been detected in 25 states and is particularly prevalent in western and northeastern areas of the U.S. It was found in Johnson Lake in Banff National Park in 2016, and in the Bow, Oldman and Red Deer River watersheds last year.

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MACK AUCTION CO. presents a Farm Equipment and Antique Auction for Terry Macfarlane (306-483-7477), Wednesday April 25, 2018 at 10:00AM. Directions from Glen Ewen, SK. 10 miles South on grid 601 and 1 mile East. On offer: 1 quarter section farmland in RM of Mount Pleasant SW-35-01-34-W1; 2005 Case/IH Magnum MX 255 FWA tractor, 2100 hours; JD 8760 4WD tractor, 6000 hrs (Jim Wilson 306-925-4915); 2006 36’ Premier 2952i SP Swather w/MacDon 962 header, 1140 cutting engine hours, (Jim Wilson 306-925-4915); 16’ MacDon 940 hay header (Jim Wilson 306-925-4915); 1995 CIH 2188 SP combine, 2732 rotor hrs; Koenders poly drum swath roller; 2005 GMC 7500 S/A grain truck w/Cat C7 engine, only 21,275 kms; 2013 MacDon M105 SP 30’ swather w/MacDon D65-S header; 14.5 JD 956 disc bine with impeller conditioner (Charlie Wilson 306-925-2018); JD 568 round baler with twine tie and MegaWide PU (Charlie Wilson 306-925-2018); 16’ NH 1475 with 2300 series header (Jim Wilson 306-925-4915); 1974 IH 1600 Loadstar grain truck with remote tailgate and hoist; 1980 Ford F350 one ton dually flat deck truck with 1000 gallon poly water tank and 2” water pump; 1981 Chev C70 tandem T/A grain truck with steel box and roll tarp (Jim Wilson 306-925-4915); 1966 Fargo 600 grain truck with steel box; 39’ Conserva-Pac air drill and Ezee-On air tank with double shoot; Summers 70’ tine harrows; Case/IH vibrashank 33’ cultivator and harrows; Farm King 10-60 swing auger; Sakundiak HD 8-1200 auger w/12 HP electric motor; Brandt 6-33 auger w/Kohler motor; Farm King 7-36 auger; Can-Am Outlander 650 quad, very low miles; Diamond 10’ utility trailer; Polaris 440 wide track snow machine; Polaris 250 wide track snow machine; 40’ IH 645 vibrashank cultivator; Rock-O-Matic 546 hyd. rock picker; JD F525 front mount riding mower; Crown 5 yard scraper; Hydraulic flax straw buncher; Labtronics 919 grain moisture tester; 500 gal poly water tank; 500 gal fuel tank & stand; Diesel tank w/elec. fuel tank & trailer; Plus much more! www.mackauctioncompany.com for sale bill and photos. Mack Auction Co. 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815. Join us on FB & Twitter. PL 311962.

1928 IHC wood thrashing machine; Sunshine Waterloo SP combine; Democrat horse buggy; Otto Berg wood lathe; Wooden water wagon and pump; Massey Harris 90 SP combine; JD 12A combines; IH and JD stationery engines; Holt combine parts; Massey Harris Case and Cockshutt binders combines and thrashing machines; Buildings for removal - Estevan Co-op store, Hit our readers where it counts… in the clasMacoun hotel, Benson general store, sifieds. Place your ad in the Alberta Farmer homesteader shack, railroad bunk house, Express classifed section. 1-800-667-7770. story and half house; Advertising signs Red Rose and Fairbanks etc.; Advertising tins and crocks; Eastlake furniture; Wall phones; Barb wire collection; Cream separators; Dressers & washstands; Oak kitchen Hoosier; Oak display cabinet; Dentist and barber chairs; Restaurant booths; Coffee grinders; Plus many barn finds. Johnson Farm Equipment and Antique Auction, Saturday April 28th, 2018. Estevan, SK. Visit: www.mackauctioncompany.com for sale bill and photos. Join us on Facebook! For info. 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815, Mack Auction Co. PL 311962. MACK AUCTION CO. presents a Farm ROUND WINDOW with frame (24x24); Old Equipment Auction for The Estate of Dave CDN & US road maps; 8 Pepsi-cola bottles; Dowhanuik, Saturday April 21st, 2018 at CB Citizen walkie-talkie; Long and short 10:00AM. Directions from Estevan, SK: 9 copper plated belt rivets and burrs for har- miles west on Hwy 39. Live internet bidness; 1 box of #10 staples. 306-654-4802, ding with Mack Live, register at www.mackauctioncompany.com JD Prud’Homme, SK. 8640 4WD tractor with PTO; Case 1175 2WD tractor, 8295 hrs.; Case 1175 tractor, Farming is enough of a gamble, advertise in the Alberta Farmer Express classified section. 8295 hrs.; IH diesel 484 tractor w/3PTH; Ford 8N tractor with Robin FEL and 3PTH; It’s a sure thing. 1-800-667-7770. Ford 8N tractor with 3PTH and PTO; JD 7720 Titan II SP combine, 2126 hrs; 30’ Westward MacDon 9000 SP swather with Cummins Turbo; 30’ JD 930 straight cut AGRO WESTERN - AUCTION RESULTS! header; Koenders poly swath roller; 40’ Auction season is here. Know your equip- Seedhawk 40-12 air drill w/Magnum 357 ment values! See our website for one stop on-board tank; 35’ JD 1610 cultivator; 24’ JD 220 tandem disc; Morris 35’ cultivator; auction pricing, www.agrowestern.com 90’ Brandt SB 4000 suspended boom sprayer; 1977 GMC 6500 T/A grain truck 2S AUCTIONEERS LTD. Online timed with 20’ box; 1974 Chev 3 ton grain truck consignment auction of farm, industrial with steel box; 2001 Ford Explorer 4WD equipment, shop items, vehicles and more! SUV; 2000 Dodge Ram 1500 truck with Bidding closes 6:00 PM, Monday, April 23rd. topper; 1986 GMC 1500 pickup truck; Accepting consignments, contact Brad to 1974 Ford Thunderbird 2 door car; Majesconsign your items. Brad 306-551-9411, tic 20’ TA bumper pull trailer with tilt deck, www.2sauctioneers.ca PL# 333133 7000 lbs axles; Snow Bear 6x8 utility trailer; 2 Behlin 3500 bushel hopper bins; 32005 VALTRA T140, MFWD, front & rear Chief Westland hopper bins; Friesen hopPTO, Q65 loader w/grapple. On auction per bottom bins; Sakundiak HD 10-2000 April 21st in Austin, MB. 204-637-3393, swing auger; Sakundiak 8-1200 and Linmar 20 HP engine; Sakundiak 8-51 PTO 204-856-6900, www.nickelauctions.com auger; Bruns 450 bushel grain wagon; Unverferth 450 bushel grain wagon; Schulte AUCTION SALES, PROFESSIONAL farm XH-1500 mower and side arm handy hitch; equipment & farmland auctioneer. Winker, Shop built flax straw buncher; 40’ sea container; Huge L 2250L fuel tank w/pump; MB. 204-325-4433, www.billklassen.com Farm King 740 3PTH mower; Crown hydraulic drive rock picker; Yard Works 30” 2S AUCTIONEERS LTD. Online Timed snow blower; Jari LD M4 walk behind sickAuctions. Sales closing weekly w/2 or le mower; Shop built 12’ dozer blade; JD more sales/week. Auction items of all types 318 tractor with mower and tiller; Agri-Fab from antiques to shop tools, farm equip- utility trailer; Honda Big Red ATC; Miller ment, comics, jewellery to coins & other 200LE portable welder; Dewalt 200 PSI air currency. Large selection of vintage model compressor; Plus much more! Visit: trains, shaving razors and more! Located www.mackauctioncompany.com for 522 Grand Ave., Indian Head, SK. Call Brad sale bill and photos. Mack Auction Co. 306-551-9411, view & bid at our website: 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815. Join www.2sauctioneers.ca PL# 333133 us on Facebook & Twitter. PL 311962.

MACK AUCTION CO. presents a Farm Equipment Auction for 3M Farms Ltd. (306-454-2746) or (306-454-2732), Saturday April 7th, 2018 at 10:00 AM. Directions from Ceylon, SK. 6 miles South on Hwy 6 and 4 miles West. Live internet bidding with Mack Live, register at: www.mackauctioncompany.com Case/IH Steiger STX 440 4WD tractor w/Outback STS AutoSteer; Case 2594 2WD tractor with duals; JD 3020 tractor with 760 Allied FEL & 3PTH; Case 1370 2WD tractor; Farmall M narrow front tractor; 55’ Bourgault 3310 PHD air drill and Bourgault 6550ST air cart with 4 compartments, triple shoot; Morris CP-731 35’ cultivator with tine harrows; 14’ Cockshutt cultivator; NH HW325 swather and NH 30’ Honeybee draper header, 1821 cutting hours; 2010 35’ MacDon FD70 flex draper w/JD adapter; NH 18HS haybine with rubber conditioners; JD 9600 SP combine with Kirby chaff spreader; 30’ JD 930R straight cut header; M&R Machines straight cut header trailer; Farm King steel drum swath roller; 22’ Versatile 4400 SP swather; 1990 Mack tandem tank truck with 12,000 litre SS tank; 1986 tandem axle SS tank trailer; 1993 Mack grain truck with rear controls & remote hoist/ end gate; 1987 Ford L8000 tandem grain truck with remote hoist; 1976 Ford F600 picker truck w/Western service deck; 1965 Ford F600 grain truck with steel box; 1982 Ford F250 regular cab truck; 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis, 18’ Majestic tandem axle bumper pull flat deck trailer; 1997 30’ Norbert triple axle gooseneck stock trailer; Morris 1400 hay hiker; NH 660 round baler; JD 336 square baler; NH 357 mix mill; Bale King Vortex 880 bale processor; NH side delivery hay rake; Linden trailer type post pounder; Trailrite 16’ tandem axle bumper pull stock trailer; Hydraulic push bale trailer; Gehl 2270 14’ haybine; Hi-Hog squeeze chute; Hi-Hog palpation cage; 30’ free standing corral panels; Quantity of gates and panels; Round bale feeders; Poly grain troughs; Cattle oilers; Meridan SLMD 10-66 swing auger; Sakundiak TL 10-39 auger w/mover; Sakundiak HD7-41 auger & mover; Sakundiak 7-52 auger w/Kohler engine; Johnson Transfer auger; Johnson transfer auger; Chem Handler and seed treater; Sakundiak drill fill auger; 4 Behlin 5000 bushel hopper bottom bins; 5 Behlin 3500 bushel hopper bottom bins; Meridian 16-12 fertilizer hopper bin; 2 Meridian 14-12 fertilizer hopper bins; Friesen 2000 bushel hopper bin; Behlen flat bottom bins on cement; 3 Rosco 3300 bushel flat bottom bin on steel floor; Westeel 200 bushel hopper bottom feed bin; Keho 5HP aeration fans; Motomco 919 grain moisture tester; Flexi-Coil 65 field sprayer; Degelman RP7200 Signature Series rock picker; Degelman R570 ground drive rock picker; Shop built 10’ land leveler; McKee 3PTH 72” snow blower; 53’ sea can storage container; EZ-Guide 500 and EZ-Steer 500 AutoSteer; Can Am Outlander 800 EFI quad; Westeel Road Vault slip tank and pump; VHF radios; Horsy elec. pressure washer; Generac PTO generator; Plus much more! www.mackauctioncompany.com for sale bill and photos. Mack Auction Co. 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815. Join us on FB & Twitter. PL 311962.

MACK AUCTION CO. presents a Farm Equipment Auction for Sheldon and Bonnie Tebbutt, 306-735-4450 or 306-596-4632, Monday April 23rd, 2018, at 10:00 AM. Directions from Whitewood, SK. 6 miles West on Hwy #1 & 1.5 miles North. Watch for signs! Live internet bidding with Mack Live! at: www.mackauctioncompany.com JD 8560 4WD tractor with 7575 hrs; JD 4755 FWA tractor with new engine rebuild and pump; JD 7600 FWA tractor and JD 740 FEL w/3PTH; Massey Ferguson 90 tractor with Allied FEL; JD 9600 SP combine with JD 914 PU header; JD 7720 Turbo SP combine with 2795 hours; JD 930 straight cut header; Bergen straight cut header; Poly swath roller; Redekop chaff savers; 80’ Melroe diesel Spra-Coupe 3630 SP sprayer; Melroe Spra-Coupe 220 with 1022 hrs, Trimble Ez-Guide 750 & Ez-Steer 500; Premier 2940 SP swather with 1572 cutting hours and 972 MacDon 25’ draper header; 18’ MacDon 922 haybine header with steel crimpers and double knife drive; Case/IH RBX 562 round baler twine tie; NDE 802 TMR vertical mix wagon with scale; Bushwacker fence line mower; Inland Hayliner 2000 round bale hay hiker; Jiffy 14 wheel V-Rake; Bale King bale processor; Sven PTO trailer mounted roller mill; Real Ind. portable chute & crowding tub; NH S676 manure spreader; Navajo 7-20 gooseneck tandem stock trailer; Hyd. push hay trailer; Quantity of portable 24’ windbreak panels; Ranchers welding silage and round bale feeders; portable calf shelters; Hi-Qual maternity pen; Trailer type post pounder; Hydraulic wire roller; Quantity of posts and barb wire; Horse harness and misc. tack; 32’ Seed Hawk 32-10 air drill, DS, dry or liquid, with 100 bushel onboard tank; 33’ Flexi-Coil 5000 air drill with Flexi-Coil 1610 air cart; Flexi-Coil System 82 tine harrows; 33’ JD 655 air seeder with Haukaas mole hill levelling shovels; JD 1610 36’ cultivator; JD 360 28’ swinger disc; Rock-o-matic 546 rock picker; Brandt 10-60 swing auger; Pool 1-60 swing auger for parts; Wheatheart 8-51 auger for parts; Wheatheart 8-51 auger for parts; Pool 10-60 swing auger for parts; Wheatheart 8-51 auger & mover; Wheatheart bin sweep; Farm King 7-46 auger and engine; 1986 Mack tandem axle highway tractor with 9 speed; 1986 Doepker convertible B train trailers with wood sides and roll tarps; 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4WD; 1990 Chev 4WD 2500 extended cab truck; 2010 Yamaha FX Nitro snow machine w/8895 kms; Polaris Sportsman 500 quad; JD CX Gator; Gravely 60” zero turn mower; NH G4020 zero turn mower; Larsen 16’ boat and Mercury 350 inboard motor; 2 place snow machine trailer; Condor scissor lift; 1250 and 250 gallon poly water tanks; Generac XG8000E generator; SkiDoo antique snow machine; Complete line of shop tools; Mastercraft tool chests; Electric log splitter; Honda 11HP gas powered pressure washer; Hobart welder; Plus much more!! For sale bill and photos visit: www.mackauctioncompany.com Mack Auction Co. 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815. Join us on Facebook & Twitter! PL 311962.

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MACK AUCTION CO. presents a Land and Farm Equipment Auction for Briercrest Farms, Jim and Larry Willoughby 306-695-0590 or 306-695-0228, Saturday April 14th, 2018 at 10:00AM. Directions from Sintaluta, SK: 1 mi West on Hwy #1. Watch for signs! Live internet bidding with Mack Live www.mackauctioncompany.com Two quarters of heavy farmland in the RM of Indian Head. SW-04-18-11-W2 and NW-04-18-11-W2. Case/IH 9370 4WD tractor, 4857 hrs.; 2012 Case/IH Puma 125 FWA tractor w/CIH L760 FEL and 3PTH; Deutz D5207 yard tractor with EzeeOn FEL & 3PTH; Deutz DX710 tractor; 2012 Case/IH SP combine with 2016 CIH Master PU header, showing 1275 threshing hrs.; 1986 Case/IH 1680 SP combine, 4306 hrs, 30’ Honeybee 94C straight cut header with UII PU header; 2006 Westward 9250 SP swather w/30’ MacDon 972 draper header with belly mount swath roller; Case 25’ PTO swather, poly swath rollers; 2009 Apache 90’ AS715 sprayer, 1395 hrs, sectional control; Michelin 650/65R42 tires & rims; High clearance hydraulic jack; 1000 gal. poly water tank; Polywest chem manager; Chemical transfer pump; 40’ Bourgault 8810 seeding tool w/Bourgault 5250 air cart w/poly packers; Pattison 1625 gal. liquid fertilizer cart w/new pump and motor; 60’ Bourgault 7200 heavy harrow w/hydraulic tilt and pressure; 36’ Coop Implements cultivator; Laurier 60’ tine harrows and packers; 2 CCIL 15’ discers; 1998 Volvo highway tractor with mid rise sleeper; 2002 Castleton 36’ tandem axle grain trailer with 2 compartments; 1986 GMC 7000 grain truck w/Del box, 30,690 kms.; 1999 Dodge Ram 1500 truck; 1972 Ford 500 2 ton grain truck; 2009 Fastline 24’ tandem axle gooseneck trailer, 7000 lb. axles; Case/IH 8465 round baler; NH 116 haybine; NH 1033 bale wagon; Reins 6-13 bumper pull stock trailer; Quantity of bale feeders; Wheatheart 10-61 mechanical swing auger; Brandt 8-50 auger w/Trakker II mover; Pool 8-50 PTO auger; Johnson J10-07 transfer auger; Eight 3200 bushel Westeel 1505 hopper grain bins; 15 Westeel 2000 bu. hopper grain bins; Westeel 4500 bu. hopper grain bin; Goebel 3200 bu. hopper bin; 2 Goebel 2600 bu. bins on wood floor; Lode-King 1400 & 1600 bushel hopper bins; 2 Westeel 900 bu. hopper bins; Rosco 1350 & 1750 bu. bins on wood and cement; 71 ton fertilizer hopper bin; 80 ton liquid fertilizer hopper bin; 80 ton flat bottom liquid fertilizer tank; Leon dozer blade; 3 PTH 258 rototiller; Trimble EZGuide 500; EZ-Steer 500 GPS; 1000 gallon fuel tank with pump; Slip tank and electric pump; Labtronics 919 moisture tester; Solar & electric fencers, plus so much more! Visit: www.mackauctioncompany.com for sale bill and photos & join us on Facebook. Info. 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815 Mack Auction Co. PL 311962.

MACK AUCTION CO. presents a Farm Equipment Auction for Blair and Marcie Swedburg (306-842-7847) Friday April 20th, 2018 at 10:00 AM. Directions from Trossachs, SK. 7 kms South to Grassdale Road and 1.6 kms East. Watch for signs! Live internet bidding with Mack Live, register at: www.mackauctioncompany.com Ford Versatile 846 4WD tractor with L-10 Cummins; 1996 JD 9400 SP combine with 1350 sep. hrs; JD 914 PU header; 30’ JD 930 rigid straight cut header with header trailer; 30’ Prairie Star 4920 SP swather and 30’ 962 draper with 1918 hours; (Kent Pierce 306-861-5731); Case/IH 730 PTO swather; Steel drum swath roller; 80’ 1996 Rogator 544 SP sprayer, 2735 hrs, 500 gal. poly tank; Rogator In-crop sprayer tires and rims; 35’ Bourgault 5710 air drill single shoot c/w Bourgault 3225 air tank with granular kit; Ford/Sunflower 28’ tandem disc; 43’ Ezee-On 3550 medium duty cultivator; Co-op 807 35’ DT cultivator with Degelman harrows; Summers 70’ tine harrows; Ajax 45’ diamond harrows; Co-op G 100 discer; Co-op 27’ cultivator with banding knives; Morris B36 rod weeder; Shopbuilt 43’ packer bar; 3PTH 6’ cultivator; NH BR 780 round baler twine tie with Xtra Sweep PU, (Kent Pierce 306-861-5731); Haybuster 256 Plus II bale processor (Kent Pierce 306-861-5731); Hutch C-1600 rotary grain cleaner (Kent Pierce 306-861-5731); 1976 GMC 6000 tag axle grain truck with steel B&H; 1975 Chev C60 grain truck with steel B&H; 2003 Ford F-150 Supercrew 4WD truck; 1992 Ford F150 regular cab truck; 1992 Ford F150 regular cab truck; Ford F350 one ton flat deck truck w/hoist and 850 gal poly tank; 2 Behlin 3500 bushel hopper bins; Westeel 1800 bushel hopper bin with aeration; Twister 1700 bushel hopper bin with aeration; Three 5HP Keho aeration fans; Westfield 10-61 swing auger; Sakundiak HD7-46 auger w/Kohler 18HP and Wheatheart mover and bin sweep; Sakundiak HD 7-46 auger w/Kohler 18HP motor; Sakundiak 8-52 PTO auger; REM 552 grain vac; Labtronics 919 grain moisture tester; 14’ Champion PT grader; Shop built 14’ dozer blade; Schulte fork type rock picker; Valmar 1620 granular applicator; Ram Helix 3PTH 8’ snow blower; Steel wheel road grader; JD wagon and McCleods grain wagon: Fleury Bissell feed mill and hopper; 1/3 yard cement mixer; Bridge timbers, railroad ties, power and telephone polls; EZ-Guide 250 & EZ-Steer 500 GPS Outback S2 light bar GPS; Case 2” water pump; Suzuki 3” water pump; Pacer 2” banjo water pump; Chem Handler I; Karcher 5HP gas powered pressure washer; Honda EM600 generator; Craftsman 6HP lawnmower; Craftsman rear tine rototiller; National platform scale; Powerfist 3/4” torque wrench; IH 3 bottom plow; Antique horse drawn equipment; Plus much more!! www.mackauctioncompany.com for sale bill and photos. Mack Auction Co. 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815. Join us on FB & Twitter. PL 311962.

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MACK AUCTION CO. presents a Farm Equipment & Antique Auction for Calven and Gloria Johnson (306-421-0280), Saturday April 28th, 2018 at 10:00AM. Directions from Estevan, SK.: 9 miles NW of Estevan on Hwy 39 and 4 miles West. Live internet bidding on Mack Live register at www.mackauctioncompany.com JD 8770 4WD tractor, 6390 hrs; JD 4455 FWA tractor w/JD 740 FEL grapple & 3PTH; JD 650 MFWD diesel utility tractor w/3PTH & PTO; Clark gas powered fork lift; Kubota diesel ZD18 zero turn lawn mower, 630 hours; 44’ Seed Hawk 44-12 air drill, DS w/Alpine liquid kit and Magnum 357 onboard tank; 50’ Degelman 7000 heavy harrows w/Valmar; 50’ Riteway 7100 heavy harrow w/hyd. tilt; Riteway 4245HL land roller; Riteway 4300HL land roller; 33’ JD 1600 cultivator; Flexi-Coil 95 harrow packers; JD 16’ Massey discer; 80’ Melroe SP Spra-Coupe 4640, 1645 hrs; Premier 2952 SP swather and 39’ MacDon 973 header w/1644 cutting hrs; 30’ Premier 1900 PT swather w/PU reel; 20’ Versatile 400 SP swather w/PU reel; Silverline Gjesdal M-400X grain cleaner; Pro Grain bagger with 10” opening; REM 2500 grain vac; Grain Chief 450 propane tank; Brandt 10-60 swing auger; Sakundiak 6-441 auger w/Kohler eng; 2 Sakundiak 7-45 augers; Farm King 7-36 auger; Farm King 7-50 auger; 1990 Mack CH600 tandem semi truck, 10 spd; 1996 Chev 1500 regular cab truck; 1976 GMC 6500 tandem grain truck with steel box and roll tarp; 1973 Ford service truck; 1968 Mack R600 tandem grain truck; 1956 GMC 2 ton grain truck; 1964 IH tandem grain truck; Chamberlain 40’ aluminum flat bottom grain trailer; Fruehauf 45’ hay trailer; Richardson 11 yard PT scraper; Buhler Farm King 960 3PTH snow blower; Adams PT grader; Ag Nav GPS system; NH 479 haybine; IH 45 square baler; NH 273 square baler; NH 1033 bale picker; NH 1010 bale picker; JD 510 round baler; Rock-O-Matic PTO HDW5 rock picker; Crown hyd. rock picker; Bergen tandem utility trailer; Naden aluminum fishing boat w/50HP Johnson motor; Coats tire changer; 100,000 lb. tow ropes; Lincoln 400 AMP welder; Wagner W-14 4WD tractor w/Cummins engine; Ford 8N, PTO, new tires; Case tractor; JD D; Oliver Standard 88 tractor; Wallis steel wheel tractor; Willy’s Jeep truck with snow plow; 1970 Cadillac Eldorado 2 door; 1958 Edsel Pacer 4 door; 1936 2 door; 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook 4 door; 1960 Ramble 4 door; 1968 Suicide 4 door; 1954 Pontiac 4 door; 1940 Ford 2 ton truck; 1956 Ford T-Bird hardtop; 1958 Edsel Pacer 4 door; 1926 Chev 2 door coupe; 1928 Dodge car; 1964 Volvo Model 122 4 door; 1928 Dodge car; 1964 Volvo 122 4 door; Ski-Doo TNT snow machines; Honda Big Red ATV; 1928 IHC wood thrashing machine; Sunshine Waterloo SP combine; Democrat horse buggy; Otto Berg wood lathe; Wooden water wagon & pump; Massey Harris 90 SP combine; JD 12A combines; IH and JD stationery engines; Holt combine parts; MH, Case & Cockshutt binders combines and thrashing machines; Buildings for removal: Estevan Co-op store, Macoun hotel, Benson general store, homesteader shack, railroad bunk house, Story and a half house; Advertising signs - Red Rose and Fairbanks etc; Advertising tins and crocks; Eastlake furniture; Wall phones; Barb wire collection; Cream separators; Dressers and washstands; Oak kitchen Hoosier; Oak display cabinet; Dentist & barber chairs; Restaurant booths; Coffee grinders; Plus many barn finds! www.mackauctioncompany.com for sale bill and photos. Mack Auction Co. 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815. Join us on Facebook & Twitter. PL 311962.

MACK AUCTION CO. presents a Farm Equipment Auction for Les and Kris Dolter 306-727-4905, Monday April 16th, 2018 at 10:00AM. Directions from Sintaluta, SK. 2 miles North on Grid 606 follow speed curves East 1 mile & 3/4 mile North. Live internet bidding with Mack Live register at: www.mackauctioncompany.com 2008 Case/IH Steiger 385 STX 4WD tractor with 1465 hrs; CIH Magnum 7110 2WD tractor; JD 2350 MFWA tractor w/JD 245 FEL and 3PTH; 2010 CIH 7120 SP combine & CIH 2016 PU header w/920 rotor hours; 2010 CIH 35’ 2142 draper header w/PU reel and factory transport; 2004 Westward MacDon 9250 SP 30’ swather & MacDon 963 draper header; JD 590 PT swather; PT swath rollers, 1950’s Case combine pickup never used; 2012 Apache AS-720 SP 100’ sprayer w/Raven GPS, only 295 hours; 40’ Bourgault 5710 air drill with Bourgault 6350 air tank and many options; 54’ Bourgault 5710 air drill w/Bourgault 4300 air tank, single shoot (Darren 306-695-7987); 70’ Degelman Strawmaster 7000 heavy harrows; 60’ Flexi-Coil harrows P30 packers, Miller 14’ tandem disc; Valmar mounted on 50’ harrow bar; Morris 29’ cultivator; 1996 GMC Topkick SA grain truck, w/75,000 kms; 1998 GMC 1500 regular cab 2WD pickup truck; 2007 20’ Load-Max gooseneck trailer w/beaver tail & ramps; Brandt 5000EX grain vac.; Wheatheart 8-51 auger and mover w/25HP engine; Brandt 8-50 auger and mover w/25HP engine; Brandt 8-50 auger with mover and engine; Sakundiak 7-40 auger w/16HP engine; 2 Grain Max 2200 bushel hopper bins; Stor-King 2800 bushel hopper bin; Friesen 1850 bushel hopper bin; 3 Westeel 1850 bushel hopper bins; 2 Goebel 2300 bushel bins on wood floors; 2 Westeel 2700 bushel bins on wood floors; 2 Westeel 2300 bushel hopper bins; Westeel 2700 bushel bin on cement; Westeel 1500 bushel hopper bin; Wooden grain bins; Aeration fans; Labtronics moisture tester; Leon 10-30 dozer blade with Case Magnum mounts; Lypka flax straw buncher; EZ-Steer 500 display & EZ-Steer AutoSteer; Crown rock pickers; Chem Handler II; 1250 gallon poly water tank; 2” water pump and 6.5 HP engine; JD 245 zero turn lawnmower; Husqvarna 42” lawn tractor. Plus much more!! Visit: www.mackauctioncompany.com for sale bill and photos. Mack Auction Co. 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815. Join us on Facebook & Twitter. PL 311962.

MACK AUCTION CO. presents a Land and Farm Equipment Wednesday April 18th, 2018 at 10:00AM for Florent and Nina Maurice (306-869-6996). Directions from Lake Alma, SK. 3 miles West on Hwy 18. Live internet bidding with Mack Live register at: www.mackauctioncompany.com NE 19-02-17-W2 RM of Lake Alma #8: 146 acres, home quarter, 3 bdrm bungalow, 1242+/- sq. ft., partially finished basement, electric heat, central air, laminate flooring, vinyl siding, 4 appliances included, shallow well with quality water, small barn, water bowl & cattle shed, c/w 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. Also selling: JD 4450 FWA tractor with JD 740 FEL and 3PTH; JD 2130 tractor with JD 146 FEL and 3PTH; JD 2355 2WD tractor & JD 146 FEL with 3 PTH (Leo Fradette 306-842-0516); Ford 8630 FWA tractor & Buhler Allied 895 FEL w/grapple, 3815 hrs, (Leo Fradette 306-842-0516); 1999 IH Eagle highway tractor with Pro sleeper; 50’ Brantford highboy tandem trailer with bale extensions; 18’ Norbert gooseneck stock trailer; 32’ shop built tandem flat deck trailer; Hydraulic lift gooseneck grain trailer; Haybuster bale processor; NH 116 haybine; NH 660 round baler; NH 518 manure spreader; IH 4000 SP 20’ swather with PU reel; Schaffer trailer type post pounder; Farm King electric roller mill; Portable calf shelters; Round bale feeders; Corral panels and gates; Hi-Qual calf tipping table; HiQual head gate and shop built squeeze chute; JD F910 front mount mower; 14’ Edson Commander fishing boat and trailer with 2008 50HP Mercury outboard motor; 1997 Chev 4WD 1500 extended cab truck (Leo Fradette 306-842-0516); 1990 Ford Ranger Truck with 4 speed and topper (Leo Fradette 306-842-0516); Kawasaki 300 ATV quad; ATV trailer; wood chipper with 13 HP Honda motor; JD 3PTH flail mower/ shopbuilt 3PTH double disc; shop built 3PTH cultivator; shop built 3PTH bale fork; Post hole auger; Westeel road vault slip tank; Leon fork type rock picker; Toy tractor collection (NH and Versatile); Sakundiak 7-41 auger & Honda engine; Rock King 2 compartment tote tank; Westeel 10 ton hopper bottom bin; plus much more! See: www.mackauctioncompany.com for sale bill and photos. Mack Auction Co. 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815. Join us on FB & Twitter. PL 311962.

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HOT DEAL! New 2018 Berg’s 45’ tri-axle, 2005 GMC 7500 S/A grain truck w/Cat C7 air ride, 98”H, gauges, tarp, loaded, financ- engine, only 21,275 kms; Also 1974 IH 1600 Loadstar grain truck w/remote tailing, $51,900. 306-563-8765, Canora, SK. gate and hoist. Macfarlane Land and Farm 2002 CASTLETON 36’ tandem axle, 2 com- Equipment Auction, Wednesday April 25th, partments. Briercrest Farms Farm Equip- 2018. Glen Ewen, SK. For sale bill & photos ment Auction, Saturday April 14th, 2018, visit: www.mackauctioncompany.com Join Sintaluta, SK. For sale bill & photos visit: us on FB! 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815. www.mackauctioncompany.com join us on Mack Auction Co. PL 311962. FB. Info. 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815 1977 GMC 6500 tag axle grain truck with Mack Auction Co. PL 311962. 20’ box; 1974 Chev 3-ton grain truck with PRAIRIE SANDBLASTING & PAINTING. steel box. Dowhanuik Farm Equipment Trailer overhauls and repairs, alum. slopes Auction, Saturday April 21, 2018. Estevan, and trailer repairs, tarps, insurance claims, SK. Visit: www.mackauctioncompany.com and trailer sales. Epoxy paint. Agriculture for sale bill and photos. For info call: and commercial. Satisfaction guaranteed. 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815, Mack 306-744-7930, Saltcoats, SK. Auction Co. join us on FB! PL 311962. 1986 GMC 7000 grain truck with Del box, 30,690 kms. 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!

NORMS SANDBLASTING & PAINT, 40 years body and paint experience. We do metal and fiberglass repairs and integral to daycab conversions. Sandblasting and paint to trailers, trucks and heavy equip. 1976 GMC 6500 tandem grain truck with Endura primers and topcoats. A one stop steel box and roll tarp; 1973 Ford service shop. Norm 306-272-4407, Foam Lake SK. truck; 1968 Mack R600 tandem grain truck; 1956 GMC 2 ton grain truck; 1964 IH tandem grain truck; 1990 Mack CH600 tandem semi truck with 10 speed. Johnson Farm Equipment and Antique Auction, Saturday April 28th, 2018. Estevan, SK. Visit: www.mackauctioncompany.com for sale bill and photos. Join us on Facebook! For info. 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815, Mack Auction Co. PL 311962.

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

TRUCK PARTS: 1/2 ton - 3 ton. Engines: GM 350, 366, 6.5 diesel; Dodge 318, 360; Ford 390, 429, 7.3 Powerstroke; IH T444e. We ship anywhere. Phoenix Auto, 1-877-585-2300, Lucky Lake, SK.

24’ GOOSENECK 3-8,000 lb. axles, $7890; Bumper pull tandem lowboys: 18’, 16,000 lbs., $4750; 16’, 10,000 lbs., $3390; 16’, 7000 lbs., $2975, 8000 lb Skidsteer, $1990 Factory direct. 1-888-792-6283. www.monarchtrailers.com TANKERS, stainless steel or galvanized, 2 2001 FREIGHTLINER AUTOSHIFT w/2015 & 3 axle, 4000-8000 gal, $10,000-$20,000, pup, both MB safetied Dec. 2017. Truck has 306-563-8765, Canora, SK. electric tarp, remote lift & end gate, new BEHNKE DROP DECK semi style and brakes & drums (fall 2016), all new tires pintle hitch sprayer trailers. Air ride, (May 2017), 830,312 miles. Cancade pup tandem and tridems. Contact SK: used little, approx. 2500 miles, manual tarp, remote tail gate & lift, spring ride. 306-398-8000; AB: 403-350-0336. Both units come with hydrualic cross PRECISION TRAILERS: Gooseneck and augers, $76,000. 204-648-3292, Dauphin, bumper hitch. You’ve seen the rest, now MB. gartmore@mts.net own the best. Hoffart Services, Odessa, SK. 2005 KENWORTH, 475 HP C13 Cat, 10 spd., 306-957-2033 www.precisiontrailers.ca AutoShift, 20' B&H, fresh safety, $62,000 1995 DOEPKER 48’, 102”, tandem machin- OBO. 780-808-9778, Lashburn, SK. ery trailer, single drop, hyd. tail/flip, alum. outriggers, 12,000 lb. winch, good cond., $30,000. A.E. Chicoine Farm Equipment, 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK. 2009 FREIGHTLINER, new 16’ gravel box; 1999 DOEPKER SUPER B Flatdecks, 2003 2007 International; 2002 Western Star; Quick Draw tarp system, brakes and tires 1998 IHC; Also used 17’ Cancade tri-axle 75%, 24.5 alum. rims, four large storage pup. Call Yellowhead Sales, 306-783-2899, boxes, $28,500 OBO. Call 306-547-8419 or Yorkton, SK. yellow.head@sasktel.net 306-547-5404, Preeceville, SK.

TRUCK BONEYARD INC. Specializing in obsolete parts, all makes. Trucks bought for wrecking. 306-771-2295, Balgonie, SK. WRECKING SEMI-TRUCKS, lots of parts. Call Yellowhead Traders. 306-896-2882, Churchbridge, SK.

SCHOOL BUSES: 13 in stock! $2000 and up. Call Phoenix Auto, Lucky Lake, SK. 1-877-585-2300. DL #320074.

2015 WILSON all aluminum tri-axle, 3 hoppers, very low mileage, exc. cond., $58,000. 780-787-0347, Vermilion, AB.

2008 CONVEY-ALL CST-32, 4 comp, farmer owned, 1 owner, exc. cond., air ride. semlerfarms.com 780-206-1234, Barrhead. 2002 DOEPKER TANDEM AXLE grain trailer, new Michelin 24.5 tires, repainted & refurbished, new alum. slopes, Call Henry at 403-588-0958, Alix, AB.

2008 PETERBILT 386, yellow, daycab, 18 spd., 850,000 kms., 46k rears full locks, vg cond, $24,900. 780-206-1234 Barrhead AB 2005 KENWORTH W900 c/w Cummins 13 spd., approx. 900,000 kms., Studio bunk, $35,000. Randy 780-983-0936, Clyde, AB. 1999 IH EAGLE highway tractor with Pro sleeper. Maurice Ranch Land and Equipment Auction, Wednesday April 18th, 2018. Lake Alma, SK. For sale bill & photos visit: www.mackauctioncompany.com Join us on Facebook! For more information phone 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815, Mack Auction Co. PL 311962.

50’ BRANTFORD HIGHBOY tandem trailer with bale extensions. 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 Facebook. info. 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815 2015 DODGE RAM 3500, crew, Longhorn, More 6.7L Dually, Aisin auto., 58,500 kms, Mack Auction Co. PL 311962. $59,995. Hendry’s Chrysler 306-528-2171, 1990 MACK CH600 tandem semi truck Nokomis, SK. DL #907140. with 10 speed. Johnson Farm Equipment and Antique Auction, Saturday April 28th, 2018. Estevan, SK. For sale bill and photos visit: www.mackauctioncompany.com Join 2015 RAM 3500, dually, 4x4, diesel, fully us on FB! Mack Auction Co. PL 311962, equipped for RV hauling w/job, 270,000 Info. call 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815. km, $42,500 OBO 306-561-7733 Bladworth 1998 VOLVO HIGHWAY tractor with mid rise sleeper. Briercrest Farms Farm Equipment Auction, Saturday April 14th, 2018, Sintaluta, SK. Sale bill & photos at: 2007 KENWORTH T800; 2005 IHC 9200; www.mackauctioncompany.com Info at 2007 Macks. All with Eaton AutoShift, new 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815. Mack CIM grain boxes, new Sask. safeties. Call Auction Co. PL 311962. Join us on FB! Allan at: 306-270-6399, Saskatoon, SK. Website: 78truxsales.com DL#316542 1990 MACK TANDEM tank truck with 12,000 litre stainless steel tank; Also sellREMOTE CONTROL ENDGATE AND ing a 1986 tandem axle stainless steel tank hoist systems can save you time, energy trailer. 3M Farms Ltd. Farm Equipment and keep you safe this seeding season. Auction Saturday April 7th, 2018. Ceylon, Give Kramble Industries a call at SK. Visit: www.mackauctioncompany.com 306-933-2655, Saskatoon, SK. or visit us for sale bill & photos. Join us on Facebook! online at: www.kramble.net Info. 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815, Mack Auction Co. PL 311962. 1993 MACK TANDEM grain truck with rear controls and remote hoist/end gate; 1987 2008 WESTERN STAR body job, 550,000 Ford L8000 tandem grain truck w/remote kms., 16 cubic metre lined Hutch tank, 4.5 hoist. 3M Farms Ltd. Farm Equipment Auc- T&E pump, rebuilt Mercedes motor, will tion Saturday April 7th, 2018. Ceylon, SK. work for oil field or as water truck for Visit: www.mackauctioncompany.com for farming, $60,000 OBO. Contact Monty at sale bill and photos. Join us on Facebook! 306-218-7123, St. Walburg, SK. Info. 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815, 2010 WESTERN STAR daycab, $39,500; Mack Auction Co. PL 311962. 2011 Kenworth T800 daycab, $48,500; 1976 GMC 6000 tag axle grain truck with 2000 Peterbilt tandem grain truck, steel B&H; 1975 Chev C60 grain truck with $58,000. Visit www.ter-san.com for info & steel B&H. Swedburg Farm Equipment pics. Terry 306-554-8220, Raymore, SK. Auction, Friday April 20, 2018. Trossachs, SK. Visit: www.mackauctioncompany.com ONLINE ONLY UNRESERVED AUCTION: for sale bill and photos. For more info. call Apr 4-10, 2018 www.championassets.ca 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815. Join us 2006 Western Star, 550 Cat, 46,000 rears. Call Larry, 306-865-7660, Lic# 334832. on Facebook! Mack Auction Co. PL 311962. 2015 FORD XLT CREW F350, diesel, 4x4, 8’ box, Ruby Red metallic, 71,000 kms., Pristine cond., $44,900+GST. 403-638-2028, Sundre, AB.

VACUUM SEPTIC TRUCK: 1996 Mack tandem, 3000 gal. tank, hoist, open rear door, 1200 Fruitland pump, new tires, Smith Ind. 306-373-7622, Saskatoon, SK. 2013 F-550 CREW CAB, V10, gas, 4x4, in showroom condition. Truck c/w 4500L transport compliant fuel tank w/35 gal./min. pump and hose reel, 400L DEF tank w/pump and hose reel. Also lots of tool box storage and field lighting. Also has JD Welderator with compressor. 306-231-8060, Englefeld, SK.

LOOKING TO BUY Leafcutter Bees. 639-916-2132, Saskatoon, SK. WANTED: 1200 gallons good quality leafcutter bees; Also plastic shelters & nesting boxes. Reply to: Box 2101, Western Producer Classifieds, Saskatoon, SK., S7K 2C4. LEAFCUTTER BEES: 0 parasites, 0 chalkbrood. Good L.C. Call Reg Greve at 1996 GMC TOP KICK single axle grain 306-528-4610, Lanigan, SK. truck w/75,000 kms. Dolter Farm Equipment Auction, Monday April 16, 2018. Sintaluta, SK. For sale bill & photos visit: www.mackauctioncompany.com and join us on Facebook. For more information phone 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815, Mack Auction Co. PL 311962. NEED HELP CHOOSING the right windows or doors? Our experts at Warman Home DODGE GRAIN TRUCK: 1974, 2 ton, 4 Centre can help! 1-800-667-4990 or our spd., 318, 920 rubber all around, steel box. website: www.warmanhomecentre.com Open to offers or willing to take tractor on ZAK’S HOME BUILDING Centre carries intrade. Call 306-460-9027, Flaxcombe, SK. terior/exterior doors and windows to AUTOSHIFT TRUCKS AVAILABLE: Boxed brighten your home Call 306-225-2288 or tandems and tractor units. Contact David www.zaksbuilding.com 306-887-2094, 306-864-7055, Kinistino, SK. DL #327784. www.davidstrucks.com

18’ NORBERT GOOSENECK stock trailer. Maurice Ranch Land & Equipment Auction, Wednesday April 18th, 2018. Lake Alma, SK. Visit: www.mackauctioncompany.com for sale bill & photos. Join us on Facebook! Info. 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815, ALLISON AUTOMATIC TRUCKS: Several Mack Auction Co. PL 311962. trucks with auto. trans. available with C&C 1997 30’ NORBERT triple axle gooseneck or grain or gravel box. Starting at $19,900; stock trailer. 3M Farms Ltd. Farm Equip- Call K&L Equipment, 306-795-7779, Itument Auction Saturday April 7th, 2018. na, SK. DL #910885. ladimer@sasktel.net Ceylon, SK. For sale bill and photos visit: www.mackauctioncompany.com Join us on FB! 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815 Mack Auction Co. PL 311962.

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. ONLINE ONLY UNRESERVED AUCTION: Apr 4-10, 2018 www.championassets.ca SASKATOON TRUCK PARTS CENTRE 2011 Lode-King Trombone step deck trailLtd. North Corman Industrial Park. er. Call Larry, 306-865-7660, Lic# 334832. New and used parts available for 3 ton trucks all the way up to highway tractors, 6 - 2006 53’ Reefer Trailers, good condifor every make and model, no part too big tion, $9500/each OBO; 2 converters, or small. Our shop specializes in custom $7500/each. 204-325-5264, Winkler MB rebuilt differentials/transmissions and clutch installations. Engines are available, both gas and diesel. Re-sale units are on the lot ready to go. We buy wrecks for parts, and sell for wrecks! For more info. call 306-668-5675 or 1-800-667-3023. www.saskatoontruckparts.ca DL #914394 WIDOW MUST SELL: Navy blue 1/2 ton WRECKING VOLVO TRUCKS: Misc. axles 2013 Dodge Ram, 4x4, 4 door, 43,000 km, and parts. Also tandem trailer suspension fender flares, box liner, exc. cond., $24,900 OBO. 306-698-2626, Wolseley, SK axles. Call 306-539-4642, Regina, SK.

2015 VOLVO 730, D16-600HP, 2050 torque, I-Shift auto, 13.2 & 46 all on air ride w/disk brakes, new rubber all around on 22.5, aux engine and bunk heaters, full load cab. Full Warranty til May 2019, 580,810 km. $90,000 OBO. 403-664-0490, Oyen, AB. shacon.hertz@gmail.com

ZAK’S CARRIES interior/exterior lighting, functional or decorative fixture options and the tools you need to get a job done! 306-225-2288 or www.zaksbuilding.com

ROUGH LUMBER: 2x6, 2x8, 2x10, 1” boards, windbreak slabs, 4x4, 6x6, 8x8, in stock. Custom sizes & log siding on order. V&R Sawing 306-232-5488, Rosthern, SK. GIVE YOUR OLD, tired kitchen a face lift with custom cabinets and countertops from Zak’s Home Building Centre. Call 306-225-2288 or www.zaksbuilding.com

IF YOU ARE looking for trusses for any type of building, Warman Home Centre can help! Call 1-800-667-4990 or visit our website: www.warmanhomecentre.com 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.

FUTURE STEEL BUILDING: 36’x32’x18’, never assembled, $18,000. New value approx. $30,000. 780-201-0995 Cold Lake AB THE HOLD-ON large shed is a one-piece commercial grade polyethylene structure. Call 1-800-383-2228 or our website: www.hold-onindustries.com THE HOLD-ON small shed is a one-piece commercial grade polyethylene structure. Call 1-800-383-2228 or our website: www.hold-onindustries.com www.windandweathershelters.com COMMERCIAL GRADE Wind and weather shelter buildings available in widths from 20’ to 90’. Prices starting at $2495. If you have bought an auction building and need to upgrade to more durable material or parts, we can help! Contact Paul 306-641-5464 or Ladimer 306-795-7779. Located in Yorkton, SK.

SASKATCHEWAN OPPORTUNITIES: 40+ room hotel on #1 Hwy; Restaurant in Assiniboia, successful operation; Large industrial building in the heart of Balken oil play for lease/sale; Kenosee Lake cabin& campground for sale, includes carwash and laundry mat; Development lands around Regina/Saskatoon; Large building and property on Broadway Ave., Yorkton; Sherwood Greenhouse, Regina; Hotel in Biggar; Former senior care home on 3.4 acres in Biggar. Brian Teifenbach, 306-536-3269, Colliers Int. Regina, SK., www.collierscanada.com LOOKING FOR A Profitable Business? Berg’s Hatchery in Russell, MB. hatches and distributes close to a million chicks a year. In business since 1953. Incl. land, buildings and equipment. Karen Goraluk, Salesperson, 204-773-6797, NorthStar Insurance & Real Estate. north-star.ca MLS® 1711944

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NEED A LOAN? Own farmland? Bank says KELLO/ ROME/ TOWNER/ KEWANEE no? If yes to above three, call disc blades and bearings: 22” to 36” Inger1-866-405-1228, Calgary, AB. soll notched. Oilbath, regreaseable and ball bearings to service all makes of conFARM/CORPORATE PROJECTS. Call A.L. struction and ag. discs. 1-888-500-2646, Management Group for all your borrowing Red Deer, AB. www.kelloughs.com and lease requirements. 306-790-2020, CAT 583 & 572 Pipe Layers For Rent, hyRegina, SK. draulic draw works. Call 403-244-7813, DEBTS, BILLS AND charge accounts too Calgary, AB. high? Need to resolve prior to spring? Call us to develop a professional mediation 2004 CAT 973C, undercarriage 95%, no plan, resolution plan or restructuring plan. leaks, nice clean one owner machine. 403-244-7813, Calgary, AB. Call toll free 1-888-577-2020. CAN-WORLD FINANCIAL. Needing a farm loan, for land, machinery, crop inputs for the season? We can finance it all! Good credit or bad credit. We also have great leasing programs, excellent competitive rates. Call 1-306-535-2512 or visit us online at: www.canworldfinance.com

2005 CAT 930G wheel loader, c/w QuickAttach forks and bucket, 12,000 hrs. Call Randy at 780-983-0936, Clyde, AB. 1998 FREIGHTLINER, new tires w/gravel trailer clam, $25,000; Columbia 16 wheeler, 10.5’ wide, $12,000; 1973 D4D Cat with dozer & winch, $19,000; D7G Cat, w/cab, double tilt, $40,000; D6G Cat w/ripper & winch, $17,000; (3) D9GH or D9G ripper ploughs, $800/ea.; 600 lb. sandblaster, shack, tandem axle, $3500; Lincoln 200 amp welder, on trailer, $2000; Lincoln 350 amp welders w/cables, $3500; D69U Cat w/cutter & power, $10,000; (25) D98 or D9G rollers, single or double, $250 each; D7G cargo #80 winch, $2000. Valleyview, AB. 780-524-2678 or cell: 780-814-4233.

FARM CHEMICAL/ SEED COMPLAINTS We specialize in agricultural complaints of any nature: Crop ins. appeals; Spray drift; Chemical failure; Residual herbicide; Custom operator issues; Equip. malfunction. Back-Track Investigations 1-866-882-4779 for assistance w/compensation, P.Ag. on staff, www.backtrackcanada.com D6R LGP CRAWLER Tractor, 9000 hrs, 90% UC, angle dozer, winch, fully guarded, $110,000. Randy 780-983-0936, Westlock.

ONLINE ONLY UNRESERVED AUCTION: Apr 4-10, 2018 www.championassets.ca 2011 BSW lowbed, 10’ wide tri-axle. Call Larry, 306-865-7660, Lic# 334832.

DIAMOND CANVAS SHELTERS, sizes ranging from 15’ wide to 120’ wide, any length. Call Bill 780-986-5548, Leduc, AB. www.starlinesales.com

PRIOR MTS ATECO CABLE PLOW, will sit WOOD POST BUILDING packages or built on Cat D5 or D6 crawler, $4000 OBO. on site. For early booking call 1-800-667-4990 or visit our website: 204-222-0285, Winnipeg, MB. www.warmanhomecentre.com ONLINE ONLY UNRESERVED AUCTION: Apr 4-10, 2018 www.championassets.ca INSULATED FARM SHOP packages or 2008 EMT tandem axle jeep. Call Larry, built on site, for early booking call 1-800-667-4990 or visit our website: 306-865-7660, Lic# 334832. www.warmanhomecentre.com REDUCED TO CLEAR, partial listing only, much, much more!! 1990 Ford HWY trac- STRAIGHT WALL BUILDING packages or tor with 50 T-winch, 3406 engine; 1985 built on site. For early booking call Mack dump truck, 18’ box; 1985 Mack 1-800-667-4990 or visit our website: dump truck, 16’ box; 1985 IH S1900 12’ www.warmanhomecentre.com 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, only 40,000 miles; 2-FWD 4x4 trucks with snowblowers, gas & diesel engines; 3-Sicard 4x4 trucks with v-plow and side wing, NH 250 Cummins diesel; 4-Oshkosh 4x4 • 28 Gauge Steel (Industry Leading) trucks with snow plows and side wing, auto trans., diesel; Ford 800 truck, diesel, • Strongest Posts Available with box; IH deck truck, crew cab, DT466 diesel; Full tandem, 8 1/2x16 1/2 deck, • 20+ Colours In-Stock large; Fassi crane, rear hyd. winch; Ford 8000 tandem, with near new 140 Hiab crane; 1995 Ford flat deck truck, gas; 1979 � �� IH Cargo Star 1950B with 15’ van, DT466, only 34,000 kms; 2-100’ ladder trucks; 10fire engines; Parting out over 25 graders, new and used parts, big discounts. 2 yards over 50 acres of dismantled equipment. Cambrian Equipment Sales, 494 Panet Road, Winnipeg, MB. Ph. 204-667-2867 or � �� fax: 204-667-2932 REDUCED TO CLEAR OUT, a few machines will need some repairs. Loaders/Skid Steers: Volvo L-320, 9 yard; Cat 988; (2) Cat 980B; Cat 966C hi-lift; Clark 35-C; Kawasaki KS80, 4 yard; Fiat-Allis 745; Hough 30; Ford 545D, 4x4; Case 380B; IH 574 loader, 3PTH; Case 1530B; Case 70XT; Case 1845-C; JD 250 Series II; IH 484 loader, 3PTH; Case 480B loader, 3PTH; JD loader. Crawler Dozers/Loaders: Cat D9G w/dozer; Cat D8H; (3) Cat D7-3T; Cat D6B w/front and rear dozers; Cat D69U; Cat D7 side boom; (3) Cat D4-7U dozers; (4) Cat D2; Cat 977K loader; (2) Cat 955K loaders; (2) MF 3366 loaders; IH TD9-92 Series loader; Komatsu D75 loader; Fiat-Allis 12G loader; A/C HD5 dozer; A/C HD6 loader. Misc Equipment: JD 570A grader; (2) JD 770A graders; Champion 740 grader; Champion 760 grader; Cat 235 excavator; JD 190E excavator; air compressors; light plants up to 193 kW; many types of conveyors; water pumps; fork lifts up to 9 tons; pallet forks; large stock of hyd. cylinders; up to 400 buckets for loaders and excavators; many more items than listed! Two yards, over 50 acres. Central Canada’s largest wreckers of older construction equipment. New parts - reduced prices. 2’x60’ long conveyor electric drive. 2’x70’ long conveyor electric drive. Cambrian Equipment Sales, Winnipeg, MB. Phone 204-667-2867 or Fax 204-667-2932.

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.

2011 KOMATSU TC308 excavator, hyd. thumb, guarding, very clean, 5300 hrs., $140,000. Randy 780-983-0936, Camrose ANDRES TRUCKING. Equipment, Bins, 2008 D6 XW Crawler, S/N HDC00158, 6 Tanks, Air Drills, Canada/US. Phone or text way blade, UC 75%, 6107 hrs., $239,000 OBO. 780-385-0843, Lougheed, AB. 306-736-3454, Windthorst, SK. LONG LAKE TRUCKING, two units, custom CLIFF’S USED CRAWLER PARTS. Some older Cats, IH and Allis Chalmers. hay hauling. 306-567-7100, Imperial, SK. 780-755-2295, Edgerton, AB. 2007 CASE CX 210 excavator, vg cond. with new hyd. thumb, new UC, CASE 2870 w/Degelman dozer; Fassi hyd. Comes 32 digging & wrist twist bucket, Frost arm & 10’ 1-ton steel deck. used tooth ripper, QA, AC, heater, aux. hyd., JIM’S TUB GRINDING, H-1100 Haybuster 306-304-1959, Meadow Lake, SK. 6091 hrs. AC good cond., $109,000. Can with 400 HP, serving Saskatchewan. Call JD 772 BH 6WD GRADER, w/factory snow deliver, please serious inquires only. 306-334-2232, 306-332-7332, Balcarres. wing, PS; Farm grain trucks: Ford & Chevy. 204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB. For details, 306-238-4411, Goodsoil, SK. EXCAVATOR BUCKETS, various shapes WANTED: MOBILE EXCAVATOR w/rubber and sizes for different excavators. Call REGULATION DUGOUTS: 120x60x14’, tires, similar to medium sized track hoe. 204-871-0925, MacGregor, MB. $2000; 160x60x14’, $2950; 180x60x14’, 306-304-1959, Meadow Lake, SK CAT 435 HYD. PULL SCRAPER, 3 to $3450; 200x60x14’, $3950. Larger sizes choose from, can deliver, 204-793-0098, avail. Travel incl. in SK. See us on FB at 2010 JD 870GP Grader, 6635 hrs., very Stony Mountain, MB. good condition, $95,000. 306-372-4502, saskdugouts. 306-222-8054, Saskatoon SK Luseland, SK. 1992 TANDEM AXLE Cone Crushing Plant: MULCHING- TREES, BRUSH, Stumps. Model 1145 EL-Jay RC 45, standard rollerCall today 306-933-2950. Visit us at: cone, S/N 22G0392; EL-Jay FSG5143-24 www.maverickconstruction.ca SP screen, S/N 34H089. Built by Mormack with the Cedar Rapids components. Low BRUSH MULCHING. The fast, effective hours. Very good condition and ready to way to clear land. Four season service, work. 204-641-1350, 204-376-2340, competitive rates, 275 HP unit, also avail. glenko@mymts.net Arborg, MB. trackhoe with thumb, multiple bucket attachments. Bury rock and brush piles and fence line clearing. Borysiuk Contracting Inc., www.bcisk.ca Prince Albert, SK., DELAVAL VACUUM PUMP for dairy, 10 HP, 306-960-3804. 3 phase electric motor, vacuum tank & HYDRAULIC PULL SCRAPERS 10 to 25 plumbing, it was used w/8 milking units, NEUFELD ENT. CORRAL CLEANING, yds., exc. cond.; Loader and scraper tires, payloader, Bobcat with rubber tracks and custom conversions available. Looking for the vacuum pump was purchased brand vertical beater spreaders. Phone Cat cable scrapers. Quick Drain Sales Ltd., new & used only 1 year; 2 “ glass milk lines, approx. 30 pieces, 8’ long & also 306-220-5013, 306-467-5013, Hague, SK. 306-231-7318, 306-682-4520 Muenster SK some 2” SS lines. 306-743-5096, HYDRAULIC SCRAPERS: LEVER 60, 70, 306-743-7088, Langenburg, SK. 80, and 435, 4 to 30 yd. available. Rebuilt for years of trouble-free service. Lever Holdings Inc. 306-682-3332 Muenster, SK. USED, REBUILT or NEW engines. SpeLETOURNEAU PULL SCRAPER, 15 yard cap. cializing in Cummins, have all makes, large Phone 306-947-4644 or 306-222-3885, inventory of parts, re-powering is our speLangham, SK. cialty. 1-877-557-3797, Ponoka, AB. SKIDSTEER ATTACHMENTS: Buckets, rock DIESEL ENGINES, OVERHAUL kits and buckets, grapples, weld-on plates, hyd. au- parts for most makes. Cat, CIH, Cummins, gers, brush cutters and more large stock. Detroit, Mack. M&M Equipment Ltd., Parts Top quality equipment, quality welding and Service phone: 306-543-8377, fax: and sales. Call Darcy at 306-731-3009, 306-543-2111, Regina, SK. MOBILE GRAIN/SEED CLEANING SERVICE, 306-731-8195, Craven, SK. 400 - 600 bu/hr capacity cleaning cereals & PULL DOZER: NEW 18’ Land Pro, $38,500. 290 CUMMINS, 350 Detroit, 671 Detroit, Series 60 cores. 306-539-4642, Regina, SK pulses. Call Marc at MAC Seed Services to 306-272-4195, Foam Lake, SK. book your appointment. 306-716-2269, 3406B, N14, SERIES 60, running engines Saskatoon macseedservicesltd@gmail.com ONLINE ONLY UNRESERVED AUCTION: and parts. Call Yellowhead Traders, Apr 4-10, 2018 www.championassets.ca 306-896-2882, Churchbridge, SK. Stretch your advertising dollars! Place an ad 2006 JD 300D 6x6 articulating rock truck. in the classifieds. Our friendly staff is waiting Call Larry, 306-865-7660, Lic# 334832. for your call. 1-800-667-7770. ONLINE ONLY UNRESERVED AUCTION: Apr 4-10, 2018 www.championassets.ca FARM AND INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICAL 1 of 2 - 1998 Terex TS14 scraper(s). Call motor sales, service and parts. Also sale of, and repairs to, all makes and sizes of Larry, 306-865-7660, Lic# 334832. RECLAMATION CONTRACTORS: Bigham pumps and phase converters, etc. Tisdale 3 and 4 leg mechanical trip 3 PTH Paratills ONLINE ONLY UNRESERVED AUCTION: Motor Rewinding 1984 Ltd., in stock; Parts for Bigham & Tye paratills; Apr 4-10, 2018 www.championassets.ca 306-873-2881, fax 306-873-4788, 1005A6 & 8 leg paratills available for farm use. 2008 Auburn 12’x60’ accommodation. Call 111th Ave., Tisdale, SK. tmr@sasktel.net Larry, 306-865-7660, Lic# 334832. 1-888-500-2646, Red Deer, AB. Website: www.tismtrrewind.com

14 HOPPER BINS from 1500 to 3500 bu., will be sold at Ritchie Sale on April 5, 2018 at Buffalo Coulee Farms, Cadillac, SK. Located off-site at NW 33-9-16 W3 or 4 mi. N & 1 mi. E of Scotsguard. 306-297-7949.

2015 VALMAR 8600 with $8000 upgraded hyd. fan, 66', scale, 1/2 rate speed option, 2 compartment (Canola, Edge, Avedex), 7 tonne capacity, huge 750 rubber, only 10,000 acres, farmer owned. Reason for selling just going to larger unit. Please call POLY GRAIN BINS, 40 to 150 bu. for grain for more info., excellent condition, $82,500 cleaning, feed, fertilizer and left over treat- OBO. 780-405-8638, Fort Saskatchewan, ed seed. Call 306-258-4422, Vonda, SK. AB. E-mail: d_bruce_peters@hotmail.com www.buffervalley.com 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 2013 FARMKING 2460, 60' liquid applicator, Services Inc., 306-957-2033, Odessa, SK. 20" spacing injector tips, 2400 US gal. 3" fill, very low acres, excellent condition, FOR ALL YOUR grain storage, hopper $85,000 OBO. 780-307-4343, Barrhead, AB. cone and steel floor requirements contact: forwardseedfarm@gmail.com Kevin’s Custom Ag in Nipawin, SK. Toll free: 1-888-304-2837.

GRAIN BIN INSTALLATION. Large diameter bin setup, concrete, and repairs. Now REMOTE CONTROL SWING AUGER booking Spring 2018. Quadra Develop- movers, trailer chute openers, endgate and hoist systems, wireless full bin alarms, ment Corp., 1-800-249-2708. swing belt movers, wireless TractorCams, motorized utility carts. All shipped directly to you. Safety, convenience, reliability. BEHLEN STEEL BUILDINGS, quonsets, Kramble Industries at 306-933-2655, convex and rigid frame straight walls, Saskatoon, SK. or www.kramble.net grain tanks, metal cladding, farm- commercial. Construction and concrete crews. WESTFIELD 10-61 swing auger; Sakundiak Guaranteed workmanship. Call your SaskaHD7-46 auger, with Kohler 18HP motor toon and Northwest Behlen Distributor, and Wheatheart mover and bin sweep; SaJanzen Steel Buildings, 306-242-7767, kundiak HD 7-46 auger with Kohler 18 HP Osler, SK. motor; Sakundiak 8-52 PTO auger. Swedburg Farm Equipment Auction, Friday April ZAK’S AGRICULTURAL BUILDINGS: Farm 20, 2018. Trossachs, SK. For sale bill and post buildings designed with longevity in photos: www.mackauctioncompany.com mind. Call 306-225-2288 or go to Info 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815. Join www.zaksbuilding.com to request a quote. us on FB! Mack Auction Co. PL 311962. ZAK’S AGRICULTURAL BUILDINGS: Stick BRANDT 5000EX grain vac; Wheatheart Frame building designed with longevity in mind. Call 306-225-2288 or go to BEAVER CONTAINER SYSTEMS, new 8-51 auger and mover with 25HP engine; www.zaksbuilding.com to request a quote. and used sea containers, all sizes. Brandt 8-50 auger and mover with 25HP engine; Brandt 8-50 auger with mover and POLE BARNS, WOODSTEEL packages, 306-220-1278, Saskatoon and Regina, SK. engine; Sakundiak 7-40 auger and 16 HP hog, chicken and dairy barns. Construction engine. Dolter Farm Equipment Auction, and concrete crews available. Mel or Scott, 20’ TO 53’ CONTAINERS. New, used and Monday April 16, 2018. Sintaluta, SK. Visit: modified. Available Winnipeg, MB; Regina MR Steel Construction, 306-978-0315, and Saskatoon, SK. www.g-airservices.ca www.mackauctioncompany.com for sale Hague, SK. bill & photos and join us on Facebook! 306-933-0436. More Info: 306-421-2928, 306-487-7815, 20’ and 40’ SHIPPING CONTAINERS Mack Auction Co. PL 311962. and storage trailers. Large Sask. inventory. FARM-KING 10-60 swing auger; Sakundiak Phone 1-800-843-3984 or 306-781-2600. HD 8-1200 w/12 HP electric motor; Brandt 6-33 w/Kohler motor; Farm-King 7-36 auger. 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. SPRING SPECIAL on all post or stud MERIDIAN TRUCKLOADING AUGERS frame farm buildings. Choose: sliding TL10-39, loaded, $18,300 HD10-46, loaddoors, overhead doors, or bi-fold doors. ed, $19,500; HD10-59, loaded, $20,425; New-Tech Construction Ltd. Phone: TL12-39, loaded with 37 EFI engine, 306-220-2749, Hague, SK. $20,370. 306-648-3622, Gravelbourg, SK. AFAB INDUSTRIES POST frame buildings. MERIDIAN AUGERS IN STOCK: swings, For the customer that prefers quality. HORNOI LEASING NEW and used 20’ and truck loading, Meridian SP movers. Call 1-888-816-AFAB (2322), Rocanville, SK. 40’ sea cans for sale or rent. Call Hoffart Services Inc., Odessa, SK., 306-957-2033. 306-757-2828, Regina, SK.

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EARLY SPRING 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 CONTAINERS FOR SALE OR RENT: All available! Call Dale at Mainway Farm sizes. Now in stock: 53’ steel and insulated Equipment, 306-567-3285, 306-567-7299, stainless steel. 306-861-1102 Radville, SK. Davidson www.mainwayfarmequipment.ca SHIPPING CONTAINERS FOR SALE. 20’53’, delivery/ rental/ storage available. For inventory and prices call: 306-262-2899, Saskatoon, SK. www.thecontainerguy.ca

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. KEHO/ GRAIN GUARD Aeration Sales and Service. R.J. Electric, Avonlea, SK. Call 306-868-2199 or cell 306-868-7738. 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.

CHIEF WESTLAND AND CARADON BIN extensions, sheets, stiffeners, etc. Now available. Call Bill 780-986-5548, Leduc, AB. www.starlinesales.com 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. BROCK (BUTLER) GRAIN BIN PARTS and accessories available at Rosler Construction. 306-933-0033, Saskatoon, SK. 2 BEHLIN 3500 bu. hopper bins; 3 Chief Westland hopper bins; Friesen hopper bottom bins. Dowhanuik Farm Equipment Auction, Saturday April 21, 2018. Estevan, SK. Visit: www.mackauctioncompany.com for sale bill and photos. For info. call: 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815, Mack Auction Co., PL 311962.

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BRUNS 450 bu. grain wagon; Unverferth 450 bushel grain wagon. Dowhanuik Farm Equipment Auction, Saturday April 21st, 2018. Estevan, SK. For sale bill and photos 2011 BRANDT 15-85’, belt swing auger, visit: www.mackauctioncompany.com and very good condition, Call 780-877-2339 or join us on Facebook! For more information 780-877-2326, Edberg, AB. call: 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815, Mack Auction Co., PL 311962. RM45 MERIDIAN, $35,000; RM55 Meridian, $36,500; 1645 TL Convey-All, $29,500. Call 306-648-3622, Gravelbourg. CUSTOM COLOR SORTING chickpeas to BUILD YOUR OWN conveyors, 6”, 7”, 8” mustard. Cert. organic and conventional. and 10” end units available; Transfer con- 306-741-3177, Swift Current, SK. veyors and bag conveyors or will custom build. Call for prices. Master Industries CAN-WORLD FINANCIAL. Needing a Inc. www.masterindustries.ca Phone farm loan, for land, machinery, crop inputs 1-866-567-3101, Loreburn, SK. for the season? We can finance it all! Good credit or bad credit. Special program for Grain Cleaning Equipment & Facilities. We also have great leasing programs, exc. competitive rates. Call 1-306-535-2512 or 2013 Raven NH3 autorate kit w/5 section online at: www.canworldfinance.com control, electric shutoff, Impellicone manifolds, Trimble EZ-Boom control, Call DUAL STAGE ROTARY SCREENERS and 780-878-1479, Camrose, AB. Kwik Kleen 5-7 tube. Call 204-857-8403, Portage la Prairie, MB. or visit online: PATTISON 1625 GALLON liquid fertilizer www.zettlerfarmequipment.com cart with new pump & motor. Briercrest Farms Farm Equipment Auction, Saturday April 14th, 2018, Sintaluta, SK. Visit: www.mackauctioncompany.com for sale bill and photos. Join us on Facebook! For info call 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815 Mack Auction Co. PL 311962. FERTILIZER STORAGE TANKS. 11,000 US gal., $6500 pick up at factory or $7000 free freight to farm. 1-800-383-2228 www.hold-onindustries.com 306-253-4343 FERTILIZER STORAGE TANKS- 5000 US gal., $3000; 6000 US gal., $3600. Pick up at factory. Ph 306-253-4343 while supplies last. www.hold-onindustries.com

PATTISON 2150 LIQUID CADDY, John BIN MOVING, all sizes up to 19’ diameter, Blue double piston pump with 3” transfer w/wo floors; Also move liquid fert. tanks. pump, stored inside, good cond., $16,000. 306-629-3324, 306-741-9059, Morse, SK. 306-436-4426, Milestone, SK.

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CONVEYAIR GRAIN VACS, parts, acces- 16’ MACDON 940 hay header. Macfarlane sories. Call Bill 780-986-5548, Leduc, AB. Land and Farm Equipment Auction, Wednesday April 25, 2018. Glen Ewen, SK. www.starlinesales.com Visit: www.mackauctioncompany.com for REM 3700 complete with dust cyclone, sale bill & photos. Join us on Facebook! exc. cond., 315 hrs., pictures available, More info 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815. $23,000. 780-679-7795, Camrose, AB. Mack Auction Co. PL 311962. FEED BLOWER SYSTEMS, Sales and Service. Piping, blower and airlock repairs. John Beukema 204-497-0029, Carman, MB

WANTED: JD 7810 c/w FEL & 3-PTH; SP or PTO bale wagon; JD or IHC end wheel drills. Small square baler. 403-394-4401. 2013 Highline 1400 bale mover, $22,000; 2011 Tubeline 5000 silage bale wrapper, $19,900. 306-768-7726, Carrot River, SK.

30’ HONEYBEE 94C straight cut header with UII PU reel. Briercrest Farms Farm Equipment Auction, Saturday April 14th, 2018, Sintaluta, SK. Sale bill & photos at: www.mackauctioncompany.com Info at 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815. Mack Auction Co. PL 311962. Join us on FB!

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30’ JD 930 straight cut header. Dowhanuik Farm Equipment Auction, Saturday April For all Kello-Bilt Models 21st, 2018. Estevan, SK. For sale bill & • Disc blades photos: www.mackauctioncompany.com and join us on Facebook! For more info. • Oil Bath Bearings call: 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815, Mack • Scrapers 1995 CIH 2188 SP combine, 2732 rotor Auction Co., PL 311962. hours. Macfarlane Land and Farm Equip• Hydraulics ment Auction, Wednesday April 25th, 2011 CIH 3020 30’ TERRAFLEX platform, • Wheel Hubs & Parts 2018. Glen Ewen, SK. For sale bill & photos PU reel, fore/aft, poly skids, DAM, SP, revisit: www.mackauctioncompany.com Join conditioned, $29,900; 2011 CIH 3020 35’ We ship direct anywhere in us on FB! 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815. Terraflex, F/F auger, PU reel, fore/aft, Mack Auction Co. PL 311962. Western Canada poly skids, DAM, SP, pre-delivery incl. 2005 CIH 2020 35’ flex, F/F au2010 CASE/IH 7120 SP combine and CIH $32,900; PU reel, fore/aft, poly skids, DAM, SP, 2016 PU header w/920 rotor hours. Dolter ger, $18,900; 2007 CIH 2020 Farm Equipment Auction, Monday April 16, reconditioned, 30’ flex, F/F auger, PU reel, fore/aft, poly Red Deer, AB 2018. Sintaluta, SK. For sale bill & photos skids, DAM, SP reconditioned, $17,900; visit: www.mackauctioncompany.com and 1996 CIH 1020, 30’ 403-347-9598 flex, F/F auger, PU join us on Facebook. For more information reel, fore/aft, poly skids, reconditioned phone 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815, $16,900; 1995 CIH 1020 25’ flex, PU reel, Toll free: Mack Auction Co. PL 311962. fore/aft, poly skids, $14,900; 1995 CIH 1-877-613-9500 1020 30’ flex, PU reel, fore/aft, poly skids, 2012 CASE/IH SP combine w/2016 CIH Master PU header, showing 1275 threshing Crary air reel, reconditioned, $22,900; www.kello-bilt.com hrs; Also 1986 Case/IH 1680 SP combine 1999 CIH 1020 25’ flex, PU reel, fore/aft, w/4306 hrs. Briercrest Farms Farm Equip- poly skids, Crary air reel, reconditioned, ment Auction, Saturday April 14th, 2018, $21,900; 2010 CIH 2020 35’ flex, F/F auSintaluta, SK. For sale bill & photos visit: ger, PU reel, fore/aft, poly skids, DAM, SP, www.mackauctioncompany.com Info at reconditioned, $26,900. Reimer Farm 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815, Mack Equipment, Hwy. #12 N, Steinbach, MB. TRIPLE B WRECKING, wrecking tractors, Call Gary at 204-326-7000. combines, cults., drills, swathers, mixmills. Auction Co. PL 311962. Join us on FB! etc. We buy equipment. 306-246-4260, 2011 CASE/IH 9120, 1056 threshing hrs. 2014 AGCO 8200 35’ FLEX platform, F/F 306-441-0655, Richard, SK. Rock ingestion spring 2017 (repaired by auger, PU reel, fore/aft, poly skids, DAM, Redhead Equipment Saskatoon). Engine SP, reconditioned $32,900; 2007 AGCO GL AGRA PARTS PLUS, parting older tracdusted out fall 2017, (replaced with CIH 8200 30’ flex, F/F auger, PU reel, fore/aft, tors, tillage, seeding, haying, along w/othcrate engine), no DEF, small tube rotor, poly skids, DAM, SP, reconditioned er Ag equipment. 3 miles NW of Battleduals, small and large wire concaves, c/w $24,900; 1999 AGCO GL 800 30’ flex, PU ford, SK. off #16 Hwy. Ph: 306-445-6769. 3016 PU table and CIH 2166 40’ draper reel, fore/aft, poly skids, DAM, recondiflex header, spare table converter. Down- tioned, $17,900; 1995 AGCO GL 500 25’ LOEFFELHOLZ TRACTOR AND COMBINE sizing farm, Complete unit $375,000. flex, PU reel, fore/aft, poly skids, DAM, re- Salvage, Cudworth, SK., 306-256-7107. conditioned $14,900. Reimer Farm Equip- We sell new, used and remanufactured Contact Blair 306-831-9497, Tessier, SK. ment, Hwy. #12 N, Steinbach, MB. Call parts for most farm tractors and combines. 2000 CIH 2388 w/1015 header, $55,000; Gary at 204-326-7000. 2004 2388 w/2015 PU header, $95,000; 2006 2388 w/2015 PU header, $110,000; 1998 NH 973 FLEX PLATFORM, 30’, PU COMB-TRAC SALVAGE. We sell new and 2002 2388 w/2015 PU header, $80,000; reel, fore/aft, poly skids, DAM, recondi- used parts for most makes of tractors, 2008 2588 w/2015 PU header, $135,000. tioned, $16,900; 1996 NH 973 flex, 25’, PU combines, balers, mixmills and swathers. A.E. Chicoine Farm Equipment, reel, fore/aft, poly skids, DAM, recondi- 306-997-2209, 1-877-318-2221, Borden, 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK. tioned, $16,900; 2005 NH 74C 30’ flex, F/F SK. We buy machinery. PU reel, fore/aft, poly skids, SP, reBOOKING NORCAN SOYBEAN Common auger, $19,900; 2006 NH 74C 30’ SMITH’S TRACTOR WRECKING. Huge #1. Put the new big red in your shed, not conditioned, F/F auger, PU reel, fore/aft, poly inventory new and used tractor parts. the seed dealers! Buy a bigger Case/IH flex, skids, SP , reconditioned, $21,900; 2009 1-888-676-4847. combine! Early discounts. Call Norcan NH 74C 30’ flex, F/F auger, PU reel, Seeds, 204-372-6552, Fisher Branch, MB. fore/aft, poly skids, SP, reconditioned, G.S. TRACTOR SALVAGE, JD tractors $24,900; 2010 NH 74C 35’ flex, F/F auger, only, models 2010-8640, incl. some 2 cyl. PU reel, fore/aft, poly skids, DAM, SP, re- parts. Call 306-497-3535, Blaine Lake, SK. conditioned, $32,900; 2012 NH 740CF flex, 1981 JD 7720, 3960 hrs., eng/trans both 30’, PU reel, fore/aft, poly skids, DAM, SP, DEUTZ TRACTOR SALVAGE: Used parts good, starts good, doesn’t burn oil, c/w Crary air reel system, reconditioned for Deutz and Agco. Uncle Abe’s Tractor, chopper. Rest of combine in fair cond. $41,900. Reimer Farm Equipment, Hwy. 519-338-5769, fax 338-3963, Harriston ON $7500 OBO. 780-920-7356 Stony Plain, AB #12 N, Steinbach, MB. Call Gary at 204-326-7000. JD 9600 SP COMBINE with JD 914 PU; and JD 7720 Turbo SP combine with 2795 2010 JD 635F HYDRAFLEX PLATFORM, 35’, hours. Tebbutt Farm Equipment Auction, PU reel, fore/aft, poly skids, DAM, recon- COMPLETE LINE OF potato equipment. Monday April 23, 2018. Whitewood, SK. ditioned, $27,900; 2011 JD 635F hydra- Planting, sorting, harvest. 306-873-5527, Visit: www.mackauctioncompany.com for flex, 35’, PU reel, fore/aft, poly skids, Tisdale, SK. sale bill and photos. Join us on Facebook! DAM, reconditioned, $29,900; 2010 JD 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815, Mack 635F hydraflex, 35’, PU reel, fore/aft, poly JD 7200, 8 row 30”, vacuum, 150 monitor, Auction Co. PL 311962. skids, DAM, Crary air bar system, recondi- hyd. marker, reconditioned, $17,900; JD JOHN DEERE 7720 Titan II SP combine, tioned $37,900; 2003 JD 930F 30’ flex, F/F 7200, 12 row 30”, vacuum, 150 monitor, 2126 hrs. Dowhanuik Farm Equipment auger, PU reel, fore/aft, poly skids, DAM, hyd. marker, reconditioned, $21,500; JD Auction, Saturday April 21, 2018. Estevan, reconditioned, $19,900; 2002 JD 930 30’, 7200, 8 row 36” vacuum, dry fert. att., hyd. SK. For sale bill and photos visit: rigid, PU reel, fore/aft, reconditioned, markers, 150 monitor, $9,500; White www.mackauctioncompany.com and join $12,900; 2002 JD 930F 30’ flex, F/F auger, 6100, 8 row 30” vacuum, wing fold, hyd. us on Facebook! For more information call: PU reel, fore/aft, poly skids, DAM, recon- markers, monitor, reconditioned $16,900. 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815, Mack ditioned, $19,900; 2001 JD 930F 30’ flex, Reimer Farm Equipment, Hwy. #12 N, F/F auger, PU reel, fore/aft, poly skids, Steinbach, MB. Call Gary at 204-326-7000. Auction Co., PL 311962. DAM, Crary air reel system, reconditioned, 1996 JOHN DEERE 9400 SP combine, 1350 $24,900; 2000 JD 925F 25’ flex, F/F auger, 2007 JD 1770NT 16 row 30” corn and sep. hrs. Swedburg Farm Equipment Auc- PU reel, fore/aft, poly skids, DAM, recon- soybean planter, c/w 2 PTH, liquid fert. tion, Friday April 20th, 2018. Trossachs, ditioned, $18,900; 2000 JD 925F 25’ flex, kit, 600 gal. liquid fert. tank, 240 gal. liqSK. Visit: www.mackauctioncompany.com F/F auger, PU reel, fore/aft, poly skids, uid fert. tank, MaxEmerge XP, not used for sale bill and photos. For more info. call DAM, Crary air bar system, reconditioned, last 2 yrs, monitor and controller included, 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815. Join us $24,900; 1997 JD 925 flex, 25’, PU reel, $40,000. 204-871-0925, MacGregor, MB. fore/aft, poly skids, DAM, reconditioned, on Facebook! Mack Auction Co. PL 311962. $14,900; 1996 JD 930 flex, 30’, PU reel, 1990 JD 9500, 4140 sep. hrs., dual spd. fore/aft, poly skids, DAM, rear PTO shafts, cyl., chopper, chaff spreader, recent tires, fits 50 series combine, reconditioned, all belts good, 912 PU. Taking offers. Call $16,900; 1995 JD 930 flex, 30’, PU reel, 2015 SCHULTE 2500 giant rock picker or text Wes at 306-587-7401, Cabri, SK. fore/aft, poly skids, DAM, pre-delivery w/wide grate spacing, excellent condition. incl., $12,900; 1999 JD 930 flex, 30’, PU 306-231-8060, Englefeld, SK. WILLING TO TAKE A TRADE on JD 4WD reel, fore/aft, poly skids, DAM, Crary air 30, 40 or 50 series. As well as Stieger 6 reel, reconditioned, $21,900. Reimer Farm cylinder Cat or Cummins & Versatile 6 cyl. Equipment, Hwy. #12 N, Steinbach, MB. SCHULTE SRW 1400 Rock Rake, exc. cond., $10,000 OBO. 204-647-4274, Ochre River, Cummins. Selling JD 9600 w/PU table, Call Gary at 204-326-7000. MB. Email: wolff.ron.odile@gmail.com 30’ JD 9000 rigid header, batt reels, straw spreaders. 306-460-9027, Flaxcombe, SK.

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18’ MACDON 922 haybine header with steel crimpers and double knife drive. Tebbutt Farm Equipment Auction, Monday April 23, 2018. Whitewood, SK. Visit: www.mackauctioncompany.com for sale bill and photos and join us on Facebook. Info. 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815, Mack Auction Co. PL 311962.

RECON 300/400. Cut drying time by 35-65%. One pass with the optional mounted tedder for fastest dry down. Crush stems and move swaths to dry ground. Make quality hay dry faster! 1-888-907-9182, www.agshield.com

2013 MACDON M105 SP 30’ swather and MacDon D65-S header, 398 cutting hours. 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. 36’ PREMIER 2952i SP swather & MacDon 962 header, 1140 cutting engine hrs. Macfarlane Land and Farm Equipment Auction Wednesday April 25th, 2018. Glen Ewen, 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. 30’ PRAIRIE STAR 4920 SP swather and 30’ 962 draper, 1918 hrs. Swedburg Farm Equipment Auction, Friday April 20th, 2018. Trossachs, SK. For sale bill and photos visit: www.mackauctioncompany.com Info 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815. Join us on FB! Mack Auction Co. PL 311962. NH HW325 SWATHER and NH 30’ Honeybee draper header with 1821 cutting hrs. 3M Farms Ltd. Farm Equipment Auction Saturday April 7th, 2018. Ceylon, SK. Visit: www.mackauctioncompany.com for sale bill and photos. Join us on Facebook! For more info 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815, Mack Auction Co. PL 311962. 30’ WESTWARD MACDON 9000 SP swather with Cummins Turbo. Dowhanuik Farm Equipment Auction, Saturday April 21st, 2018. Estevan, SK. For sale bill and photos visit: www.mackauctioncompany.com join us on Facebook! For more info. call: 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815, Mack Auction Co., PL 311962. 2006 WESTWARD 9250 SP swather and 30’ Macdon 972 draper header with belly mount swath roller. Briercrest Farms Farm Equipment Auction, Saturday April 14th, 2018, Sintaluta, SK. Sale bill & photos at: www.mackauctioncompany.com Info at 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815. Mack Auction Co. PL 311962. Join us on FB! PREMIER 2952 SP swather & 39’ MacDon 973 header, 1644 cutting hrs; 30’ Premier 1900 PT swather w/PU reel; 20’ Versatile 400 SP swather w/PU reel. Johnson Farm Equipment and Antique Auction, Saturday April 28th, 2018. Estevan, SK. Visit: www.mackauctioncompany.com for sale bill and photos. Join us on Facebook! For info. call 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815, Mack Auction Co. PL 311962. 2004 WESTWARD MACDON 9250 SP 30’ swather & Macdon 963 draper header; JD 590 PT swather. Dolter Farm Equipment Auction, Monday April 16, 2018. Sintaluta, SK. Visit: www.mackauctioncompany.com for sale bill & photos and join us on FB! More Info: 306-421-2928, 306-487-7815, Mack Auction Co. PL 311962. 2009 MACDON M100 SP windrower, D50 header, 30’. Call 306-842-6246, Weyburn, SK. CIH 8820 25' Swather, U2 PU reel, 3.9L Cummins. On auction Apr 21st, Austin, MB. 204-856-6900, www.nickelauctions.com We know that farming is enough of a gamble so if you want to sell it fast place your ad in the Alberta Farmer Express classifieds. It’s a Sure Thing. Call our toll-free number today. We have friendly staff ready to help. 1-800-667-7770.

NH BR 780 round baler, twine tie with Xtra Sweep pick-up; And a Haybuster 256 Plus II bale processor. Swedburg Farm Equipment Auction, Friday April 20th, 2018. Trossachs, SK. For sale bill and photos: www.mackauctioncompany.com More info 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815. Join us on Facebook! Mack Auction Co. PL 311962. CASE/IH RBX 562 round baler, twine tie; NDE 802 TMR vertical mix wagon w/scale; Bushwacker fence line mower; Inland Hayliner 2000 round bale hay hiker; Jiffy 14 wheel V-rake. Tebbutt Farm Equipment Auction, Monday April 23, 2018. Whitewood, SK. For sale bill and photos visit: www.mackauctioncompany.com and join us on FB! 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815, Mack Auction Co., PL 311962. 14.5 JD 956 discbine with impeller conditioner; JD 568 round baler, twine tie, MegaWide PU; 16’ NH 1475 with 2300 series header. 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.

2011 JD 9770 STS, 615 PU, 850 sep. hrs., duals, Contour-Master, excellent condition, 306-493-7409, Delisle, SK.

HEAVY DUTY WHEEL DOLLY. Change your sprayer tires in less than an hour! Over 250 units sold. Perfect tool for safely and quickly moving or changing large wheels and tires, $1499. Phone 403-892-3303, Carmangay, AB., www.hdwheeldolly.com 2013 CASE/IH 4430, 120’, HID lights, AutoBoom, AccuBoom, 380 duals Stk# 022733, $279,000. 1-888-905-7010, Swift Current, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca 2010 JD 4830, 100’ booms, 1000 gal. tank, AutoSteer, Swath Pro, AutoBoom St: 021520, $169,000. 1-888-905-7010, Saskatoon, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca 2012 APACHE AS-720 SP 100’ sprayer with Raven GPS, only 295 hours. Dolter Farm Equipment Auction, Monday April 16, 2018. Sintaluta, SK. For sale bill & photos visit: www.mackauctioncompany.com and join us on Facebook. For more information phone 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815, Mack Auction Co. PL 311962. 80’ 1996 ROGATOR 544 SP sprayer with 2735 hours and 500 gallon poly tank; also Rogator In-crop sprayer tires and rims Swedburg Farm Equipment Auction, Friday April 20th, 2018. Trossachs, SK. Visit: www.mackauctioncompany.com for sale bill and photos. For more info. call 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815. Join us on Facebook! Mack Auction Co. PL 311962. 2009 APACHE 90’ AS715 sprayer, 1395 hrs & sectional control. 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! MELROE SP SPRA-COUPE 4640, 1645 hrs. Johnson Farm Equipment and Antique Auction, Saturday April 28th, 2018. Estevan, SK. For sale bill & photos visit: www.mackauctioncompany.com Join us on Facebook. Mack Auction Co. PL 311962. Info. 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815. 90’ BRANDT SB 4000 suspended boom sprayer. Dowhanuik Farm Equipment Auction, Saturday April 21st, 2018. Estevan, SK. Visit: www.mackauctioncompany.com for sale bill and photos and information call: 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815, Mack Auction Co., PL 311962. 1997 MELROE SPRA-COUPE, high clearance, 400 gal. tank, 2200 hrs., AutoBoom kit, $45,000. 306-296-4640, Frontier, SK. 2014 CASE 4430, $260,000, 2035 engine hours, 120’ boom, AIM, Viper Pro, fan reverser, 2 sets of tires, dividers, loaded, exc. cond., 306-398-7677, Cut Knife, SK. 2013 JD 4940, 120’, 1500 eng, 380 tires & duals on rear, 1200 gal. stainless, all options, $219,000. 306-948-7223, Biggar, SK RETIRING: 2012 Case/IH 4430, 100’, AIM, 773 hrs., Raven monitor, fan reverser, 2 sets tires, $268,000. Also available full line of equipment. 306-640-9404, Kayville, SK. 4640 SPRAY COUPE, 80’, Outback GPS with sectional control, duals, crop dividers, hitch, field ready, $42,500 OBO. 306-873-5788, Tisdale, SK. 2013 CASE/IH 3330 high clearance sprayer. Has active suspension, sectional control, AutoBoom height, 100’ boom, 2 sets of tires, crop dividers, Outback S3, leather interior, 580 engine hours. Mint condition, bought new, always stored inside. Rented farm out. $249,000 OBO. 204-662-4474, or 204-851-0211, Sinclair, MB.

DI-ACRO HAND shear 36”x16 gauge & 24’’ BerkRoy finger break c/w HD cabinet on castors $2200. 204-800-1859, Winnipeg.

2013 JD S670, w/615 pickup, loaded up nice, 1200 sep., $199,000; 2009 JD 9770, 1350 sep., no pickup, $125,000. 306-948-7223, Biggar, SK. 1995 JD 9500 Combine, 1860 threshing hrs., 215 HP, airfoil sieve, shedded, $49,800 PEA AND CROSS AUGERS. Harvest OBO. 780-975-5493, Leduc County, AB. bushy crops w/a draper header. 50 to 100% increase in productivity. Pay for 2008 JD 9870 small grains combine, 1762 themselves in 400 acres or less. In stock eng./1186 sep. hrs., AutoTrac ready, 20.8R/ and ready for delivery!! Call 42 duals, 28L/26 rears, 2009 JD 615 PU 1-888-907-9182, www.agshield.com platform, Michel's roll over tarp. Has never done peas. Has been Greenlighted every 2nd year and has many product improve- 2014 30' HONEYBEE Air Flex AF230, all ment and software upgrades. Always shed- updates & pea auger installed, c/w spare ded, like new cond., $200,000.; 2009 JD knife. Fits NH or Case -can be switched to 630D draper straight cut header, single JD if preferred, under 10,000 acres, excelknife drive, PU reel, slow spd. transport w/ lent shape, $50,000 OBO. 306-297-7830, full skid shoes, exc. cond., always shedded, Admiral, SK. ckirbyson@sasktel.net $50,000. 780-518-0635, Sexsmith, AB. tnvavrek@coool.ca

2013 NH GUARDIAN SP.240FXP, 100’, 1200 litre SS tank, IntelliView IV monitor, luxury cab, 6.7L Cummins, 275 HP, very 2011 FRONT MOUNT 960 Schulte blower low hrs (approx. 450), $280,000 OBO. on a FM-350 frame, exc. cond., $10,000. 306-524-2109, 306-746-7422, Semans, SK 306-256-7179,306-233-7774 Cudworth SK 2006 JD 4720 SPRAYER, 1819 hrs., Swath Pro, 90’ booms, Raven AutoBoom height control, hyd. tread adjust, auto levelling, traction control, fence row nozzles, 5 nozNH FP240 FORAGE Harvester, recent zle body, 3 sets of nozzles, 2 sets of tires, $8000 in repairs, $18,000. 306-837-2050, always shedded, mint cond., $150,000. 306-795-7089, Ituna, SK. 306-240-8164. Loon Lake, SK. 2011 ROGATOR 1396, 1300 SS tank, Raven Viper Pro, Raven SmarTrax steering w/slingshot, AccuBoom sec. control, AutoBoom height control, HID lighting, DeKoning air lift crop dividers, 2 sets of Michelin tires, 1 owner. Please call 204-937-3429, 204-937-7047, Roblin, MB.

2014 NH SP240F 120’, 1200 gal. SS tank, IntelliView IV , AccuBoom, AutoBoom, Stk 120' SPRAY-AIR TRIDENT 3600 sprayer, w/ RECONDITIONED COMBINE HEADERS. 024111, $299,000. 1-888-905-7010, 1300 gallon tank, $16,000 CAD. Scobey, MT. RIGID and flex, most makes and sizes; Lloydminster. www.redheadequipment.ca 406-783-5510, charlie@cahillseeds.com also header transports. Ed Lorenz, 306-344-4811, Paradise Hill, SK. or website: www.straightcutheaders.com

2010 CASE/IH 35’ 2142 draper header with PU reel and factory transport. Dolter Farm Equipment Auction, Monday April 16, 2018. Sintaluta, SK. For sale bill & photos visit: www.mackauctioncompany.com and join us on Facebook. For more information phone 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815, Mack Auction Co. PL 311962.

2015 JOHN DEERE R4038, 607 eng. hrs, 120’, SS tank, 1 owner. Phone 780-208-0163. Selling by Unreserved PUMPS, PRESSURE WASHERS, Honda/Ko- Auction, April 14, Redwater, AB. View shin pumps, 1-1/2” to 4”, Landa pressure on-line at: www.prodaniukauctions.com washers, steam washers, parts washers. M&M Equip. Ltd. Parts & Service, Regina, 2010 MILLER G75, 103’ air booms, Raven SK. 306-543-8377, fax 306-543-2111. AutoSteer, AutoBoom, section control, 2010 35’ MACDON FD70 flex draper with 1200 gal. tank, FWA 1350 hrs., $165,000 JD adapter; Also 30’ JD 930R straight cut OBO. 403-318-8390, Red Deer, AB. header. 3M Farms Ltd. Farm Equipment Auction Saturday April 7th, 2018. Ceylon, FLOAT TIRES TO fit newer model JD high SK. Visit: www.mackauctioncompany.com clearance, 850/55R42, 2 yrs old, vg cond, for sale bill & photos. Join us on Facebook! $18,000. 306-741-7743, Swift Current, SK. More info. 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815 Mack Auction Co. PL 311962. FARM CHEMICAL/ SEED COMPLAINTS We specialize in agricultural complaints of 30’ JD 930 rigid straight cut header with any nature: Crop ins. appeals; Spray drift; header trailer. Swedburg Farm Equipment Chemical failure; Residual herbicide; CusAuction, Friday April 20, 2018. Trossachs, tom operator issues; Equip. malfunction. SK. Visit: www.mackauctioncompany.com Back-Track Investigations 1-866-882-4779 for sale bill and photos. For more info. call PRINT | MOBILE | ONLINE for assistance w/compensation, P.Ag. 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815. Join us on staff, www.backtrackcanada.com on Facebook! Mack Auction Co. PL 311962. RECONDITIONED rigid and flex, most makes and sizes; also header transports. Ed Lorenz, 306-344-4811, Paradise Hill, SK www.straightcutheaders.com

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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. CANADIAN ONLINE DISCOUNT Sprayer Parts. Fast Free Shipping, 1-587-355-3354, www.nozzleninja.com

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, Bonnyville, AB. 2013 NH P2050, 51’, 12” spacing, 3” paired row Stealth carbide, DS, rubber packers, 7000 ac., TBH hitch available. $45,000 OBO. 780-349-0221, Westlock, AB

2016 CASE/IH 4440, 120’, AIM Pro, Accuguide, AccuBoom, Trelleborg 710’s, Stk# JOHN DEERE 787 TBT air tank, 230 bush022565, $495,000. 1-888-905-7010, Sas- els, 90/140 split tank, $6000. Please call 403-373-4403, Penhold, AB. katoon, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca

2009 SEEDMASTER 6912, expandable to 80’, 300 bu. on frame w/tracks; Bourgault 6550 tank, many extras, CTF ready. Will separate, 780-206-1234, Barrhead, AB. 2014 SEEDHAWK 72’ c/w 800 tank, 10” spacing, 1 owner. Phone 780-208-0163. Selling by Unreserved Auction, April 14, Redwater, AB. View on-line at: www.prodaniukauctions.com 2006 JD 1895 43’ disc drill, MRB’s, 10.5” sp 1910 430 cart, low acres, $83,000. Will deliver. 403-654-0430, Vauxhall, AB. ATTENTION ORGANIC FARMERS: 3 New Noble Seed-O-Vator 9000’s, lots of new shovels & parts, rebuilt trips & shanks. Your choice of 35’ or 28’ w/192 triple tank or 42’ w/291 tank & 2055 Valmar, $3500 OBO; 2200 Versatile hoe drill 42’, spent $8000 on new HD packers, lots of new parts $2500 OBO. 403-344-4356 Coutts AB MOON HEAVY HAUL pulling air drills/ air seeders, packer bars, Alberta and Sask. 30 years experience. Call Bob Davidson, Drumheller, AB. 403-823-0746. WANTED: 2000 OR NEWER Flexi-Coil 40’ to 45’ air drill and TBT cart, 7” spacing. Call 780-841-9594, La Crete, AB. 2007 JD 1830 50’, single shoot, 10” space, c/w 5” rubber packers, $47,500; Consider 45’ 1820 on trade. 780-679-7795, Camrose, AB. 2016 BOURGAULT 6550ST, loaded, 1 owner, $127,500; 2006 Bourgault 54’ 5710 II, DS, MRB II, 2” carbide tips, 3” rubber packers, $35,000; 2013 Raven NH3 autorate kit w/5 section control, electric shutoff, Impellicone manifolds, Trimble EZBoom control, 780-878-1479, Camrose, AB WANTED: NEWER FLEXI-COIL 5000, 33-39’, 9” spacing, DS or TS, large tank. 780-405-8089, Tofield, AB. WANTED: 25’-30’ Air Drill, 9”-10” spacing, 4” packers, DS, must be shedded and vg condition. 780-853-7248, Dewberry, AB. 2004 FLEXI-COIL 5000 TBT variable 3850 tank, 9” dual shoot, Dutch openers, 4” rubber packers, nice shape, $55,000. 780-645-0649, St. Paul, AB. 1997 FLEXI-COIL 5000 27’, c/w 1994 Flexi-Coil 1330 TBT tank, single shoot liquid kit. 1 owner, always shedded, $29,000 OBO. 306-270-7114, Saskatoon, SK. 2003 BOURGAULT 5710 64’ 9.8” spacing, 3” rubber packers, 5350 tank Stk: 37529C, $42,900. www.redheadequipment.ca or 1-888-905-7010, Lloydminster, SK. 2008 NH SD550, 60’, 10” spacing, DS, SC430 TBT cart, duals, Stk# 023331, 39,900. www.redheadequipment.ca or 1-888-905-7010, Swift Current, SK. 2009 SEED HAWK 72-12 72’, 12” sp., twin wing, pneum. packers, 600 TBT cart, stk: 021477, $179,000. 888-905-7010, Prince Albert, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca 2009 SEED HAWK 80-10 80’, 10” spacing, DS, Viper sectional control, Stk 020802, $190,000. Prince Albert, SK., 1-888-905-7010. redheadequipment.ca 2016 BOURGAULT 3320 66’, 10” sp., c/w 7800 tank, DS, HS & HC fans, Stk: 027668, $478,000. Call 1-888-905-7010, Swift Current, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca 2012 BOURGAULT 3320 QDA 76’, c/w L6550ST TBT cart, MRB, duals Stk: 023731, $295,500. 1-888-905-7010, Swift Current, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca 2006 BOURGAULT 5710 40’ 9.8” spacing, steel packers, 6200 Stk: 020500, Cart $42,000. www.redheadequipment.ca or 1-888-905-7010, Swift Current, SK. 2010 SEEDMASTER 72-12 72’, 12” space, JD 1910 air cart, 3-tank metering, Stk: 020958, $98,000. 1-888-905-7010, Swift Current, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca 2012 CASE/IH PH800 70’, 12” spacing, DS, 3430 TBH cart Stk: 020409, $89,000. 1-888-905-7010, Swift Current, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca 2010 CASE/IH ATX700 70’, rubber packers, high float tires, double shoot, Stk: 020407, $73,000. 1-888-905-7010, Swift Current, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca 1995 Flexi-Coil 5000, 57’, 9” spacing, 2320 TBT cart, Stk# 017438, $18,500. 1-888-905-7010, Swift Current, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca 35’ BOURGAULT 5710 air drill, single shoot c/w Bourgault 3225 air tank with granular kit. Swedburg Farm Equipment Auction, Friday April 20th, 2018. Trossachs, SK. Visit: www.mackauctioncompany.com for sale bill and photos. For more info. call 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815. Join us on Facebook! Mack Auction Co. PL 311962. 32’ SEEDHAWK 32-10, double shoot, dry or liquid, w/100 bushel on-board tan;, 33’ Flexi-Coil 5000 w/Flexi-Coil 1610 air cart. Tebbutt Farm Equipment Auction, Monday April 23, 2018. Whitewood, SK. Visit: www.mackauctioncompany.com for sale bill and photos and join us on Facebook. Info. 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815, Mack Auction Co. PL 311962. 44’ SEED HAWK 44-12, DS, w/Alpine liquid kit & Magnum 357 onboard tank. Johnson Farm Equipment and Antique Auction Saturday April 28th, 2018. Estevan, SK. Visit www.mackauctioncompany.com for sale bill and photos and join us on Facebook. Info. 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815, Mack Auction Co. PL 311962. 39’ CONSERVA PAK w/Ezee-On air tank, double shoot. 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. 40’ SEEDHAWK 40’, 12” spacing with Magnum 357 on-board tank. Dowhanuik Farm Equipment Auction, Saturday April 21st, 2018. Estevan, SK. For sale bill and photos visit: www.mackauctioncompany.com For info call: 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815 Mack Auction Co. join us on FB. PL 311962 2015 K-HART 66’ GEN 2 Disc Drill with 2013 Bourgault 6700 ST tank. 12” spacing, 8 seed towers and lines, mud scrapers, blockage monitors included, $260,000 OBO. Will sell drill & cart separately if requested. 306-774-3903, Pennant, SK.

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40’ BOURGAULT 8810 c/w Bourgault 5250 air cart with poly packers. Briercrest Farms Farm Equipment Auction, Saturday April 14th, 2018, Sintaluta, SK. Visit: www.mackauctioncompany.com for sale bill & photos. Info at 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815, Mack Auction Co. PL 311962. Join us on Facebook! 55’ BOURGAULT 3310 PHD and Bourgault 6550ST air cart w/4 compartments, triple shoot. 3M Farms Ltd. Farm Equipment Auction Saturday April 7th, 2018. Ceylon, SK. For sale bill and photos visit: www.mackauctioncompany.com Join us on FB! 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815 Mack Auction Co. PL 311962. 2001 BOURGAULT 5350, 3 tanks, 3 meters, double shoot, rear rice tires, rear hitch, very good cond., $31,250. Call/text 306-921-5402, St. Brieux, SK. 2003 BOURGAULT 40’ 5710, steel 3.5” packers, Dickie John NH3 MRB’s, dual casters; 2004 5250 tank, 3 tank metering, cameras, rear hitch for NH3, $50,000. St. Brieux, SK. 306-275-4603, 306-281-4997. 24’ SEEDHAWK, 12” spacing, 70 bu. seed tank, 500 gal. liquid fert. tank, $28,000. 306-232-4474, Rosthern, SK. 2011 MORRIS 7300, 3 tanks, DS, rebuilt meter boxes, cameras, Conserva Pak 5612, NH3, blockage monitors, new fert. knives, $62,500. 306-255-7777, Colonsay, SK. 50’ MORRIS MAXIM, 10” sp., 7180 tank, 2 sets of openers, meters redone 2017, good cond., $19,000. 306-747-7720 Parkside SK 2010 SEED HAWK, 40’, 12” spacing, liquid kit, w/340 bu. JD 1910 cart, $112,000 OBO; Pattison 2100 gal. liquid fert. cart, $23,500. 306-698-7787, Wolseley, SK. FLEXI-COIL 5000, 33’, 9” spacing, DS, 3.5” steel packers, 3” paired row openers, 1720 air tank with 7” auger, 306-836-4613, Simpson, SK. 2004 EZEE-ON 7550, 60’, 10” spacing, 4” packers, 4000 TBH tank, var. in cab rate control, 33,800 total acres seeded, exc. cond., 1 year on Atom Jet rate high rate side band openers. Retiring, $40,000. 306-424-7761, Montmartre, SK. FLEXI-COIL 1720 TBH air cart, good condition, stored inside, $6000. 306-436-4426, Milestone, SK. 66’ Bourgault, front delivery, single shoot, bolt on, 3/4” openers, like new, $4500 OBO. Call/Text 306-736-8088, Kipling, SK. 2009 BOURGAULT 3310 PHD 75’, Paralink, 10” spacing, mid row banding, double shoot, rear hitch, tandem axels, very low acres, block sensor, $125,000. OBO 306-861-4592, Fillmore, SK 2008 SEEDMASTER TXB 66-12, 66’, 12” spacing, dual wheels, double shoot, all new manifold and new hoses, mint cond., $68,000, or $115,000 with JD 1910 air tank. 306-861-4592, Fillmore, SK. CONCORD 56’, 12” spacing, Bourgault 3” paired row tips, duals on wings, scraper on each packer wheels, exc. cond., $14,500; 3400 Concord tank, $9500, or both for $22,000 OBO. 306-861-4592, Fillmore, SK. 2009 SEEDMASTER 60-12, 60’, 12” spacing, DS, new manifold, new hoses, vg cond., $62,000 or w/JD 1910 air tank, $110,000. 306-861-4592, Fillmore, SK. 2006 JD 1820, 61’, 12” space, single shoot, steel packers, new hoses, all dual wheels, exc. cond., $17,500; JD 1900 air tank, update 1910, single shoot, loading auger, excellent cond., $19,500 or $35,000 for both, OBO. Call 306-861-4592, Fillmore, SK. FLEXI-COIL 2320 TBH air tank, double shoot, excellent condition, $9500 OBO. 306-861-4592, Fillmore, SK. 2011 SEED HAWK 50’ toolbar, 12” spacing, w/600 cart, dual wheels, auger and bag lift, $225,000; 2010 Seed Hawk 66’ toolbar, 12” spacing, w/400+ Seed Hawk seed cart, 2 fans, seed and fertilizer kit, also NH kit, $175,000. A.E. Chicoine Farm Equipment, 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK. 2010 SEED HAWK 60’ Toolbar, 12” sp., w/Seed Hawk 400 cart, 2 fans, seed & fertilizer distributing kit auger. Also NH kit & winch $175,000. 306-449-2255, A.E. Chicoine Farm Equipment Ltd., Storthoaks SK. 2010 BOURGAULT 3310 65’, Paralink, 12” spacing, mid row shank banding, double shoot, rear hitch, tandem axles, low acres, $135,000. A.E. Chicoine Farm Equipment, 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK. 2008 JOHN DEERE 1890 air disc drill, 43’, 10” spacing, single shoot, nice shape. Phone 306-842-6246, Weyburn, SK. 2000 BOURGAULT 5350, dual fans with 3 tank metering, with 1997 5710, 54’, steel packers, rubber packers optional, $45,000. 306-876-4517, Goodeve, SK.

2012 JD 1870 SEEDER, 1910 cart, 430 bu. FORD/SUNFLOWER 28’ tandem disc; 43’ TBT, 18,000 ac., paired row openers, 56’, Ezee-On 3550 medium duty cultivator; Co12” spacing. 403-396-0828, Rimbey, AB. op 807 35’ DT cultivator with Degelman harrows; Summers 70’ tine harrows. Swed1996 BOURGAULT 8800 Air Seeder, 28’, 8” burg Farm Equipment Auction, Friday April spacing, knives and packers, 2130 tank, air 20, 2018. Trossachs, SK. For sale bill and and liquid kit, shedded, $17,000 OBO. photos: www.mackauctioncompany.com 306-228-2064, Unity, SK. Info 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815. Join 40’ BOURGAULT 36-42 AIR SEEDER, 8” us on FB! Mack Auction Co. PL 311962. spacing, with 3225 tank, QA, on row pack- 2011 CASE/IH PTX600 (820 Flexi-Coil), ers, $13,000. 306-567-8614, Davidson, SK. 44’ cultivator with heavy harrows, has BOURGAULT 3225 TBH tank, with 3rd tank, original shovels, hardly used, $52,000 good condition, $7000. 306-561-7780, OBO. Rented farm out. Call 204-662-4474 or 204-851-0211, Sinclair, MB. Davidson, SK. 2003 BOURGAULT 8810, 40’ air seeder, BREAKING DISCS: KEWANEE, 15’ and MRB, 10” spacing, 3” rubber packers, liquid 12’; Rome 12’; Towner 16-18’; Wishek 18’ kit, 3225 Bourgault cart w/rear hitch, and 30’. 1-866-938-8537. $37,000. 204-729-7078, Brandon, MB. FLEXI-COIL 5000 33’, 9” spacing, TBH 1720 tank w/monitor and harness, 4” rubber packers, 3” spreader carbon tips. New feed housing, newer hyd. fan, single shoot, TBH liquid caddy hitch, liquid fertilizer pots, DS openers available, $23,000 OBO. 204-967-2009, Kelwood, MB. JD 1910 AIR CART, SS meter body, & other parts avail. 519-682-2404, Online: www.lumamfg.com Tilbury, ON. 2013 AMITY 4010 hoe drill, w/3350 tank, 10” spacing, 4 1/2” dutch openers, POTTINGER 6001T TERRADISC 6 meter w/NH3, hyd. drive, 4800 ac. only, discs mounted on twin arm design ( the $115,000 USD. 701-220-1285, Tuttle, ND. heart of the machine ), 2 solid forged arms are welded to a very wide clamping bracket. This ensures that the discs always retain their position and angle.Non stop rock NEW AND USED land rollers - all sizes. protection,Generous inter-disc clearance D&H Equipment, Bow Island, AB. give you plenty of space between discs and 403-580-6889. carrier arm and the carrier arms are angled 50’ FLEXI-COIL SYSTEM 92 harrow packer facing the direction of rotation. Adjustable bar; 60’ Flexi-Coil tine harrow bar w/tank outer discs. Leveling harrows. Edging and spray attachments. 780-663-2201 or boards. Pack ring roller works good in Stony damp ground with large quantities of 780-679-5606, Ryley, AB. organic matter. Tegosem cover crop seed60’ BOURGAULT 7200 heavy harrow with ers can also be added to this machine. Ask hydraulic tilt and pressure; 36’ Co-op Im- about are other in stock Pottinger equipplements cultivator; Laurier 60’ tine har- ment including tillage, seeding & forage rows and packers. Briercrest Farms Farm equipment. For more info. contact Brett Equipment Auction, Saturday April 14th, Mohr ph/text 306-537-0031 or email: 2018, Sintaluta, SK. For sale bill & photos brett.mohr@cornerstonesalesandservice.ca visit: www.mackauctioncompany.com Info at 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815, Mack Auction Co. PL 311962. Join us on FB! 70’ DEGELMAN STRAWMASTER 7000 (4) LAND ROLLERS, Ultra Packers: 1 is 50’; heavy harrows. Dolter Farm Equipment 3 are 52’, heavy duty, triple section rollers Auction, Monday April 16, 2018. Sintaluta, by Empire. 306-892-4745, Meota, SK. SK. Visit: www.mackauctioncompany.com for sale bill & photos and join us on Face- 60’ EXCEL LAND ROLLER w/5 plex rollers, book! Info: 306-421-2928, 306-487-7815, great for following the land contour. Like new, $60,000. Arborfield SK 306-276-7788 Mack Auction Co. PL 311962. or 306-769-8887. Email: breavie@live.ca 50’ DEGELMAN 7000 heavy harrows with Leasing available. Valmar; 50’ Riteway 7100 heavy harrow with hydraulic tilt; Flexi-Coil 95 harrow 2000 DEGELMAN 45’ land roller, $29,500. packers. Johnson Farm Equipment and An- Good cond., 306-812-9877, Arborfield, SK. tique Auction, Saturday April 28th, 2018. Estevan, SK. For sale bill and photos visit: CIH 5600 33’ Chisel Plow, c/w Gaber vertiwww.mackauctioncompany.com Join us cal tillage discs and Bourgault harrows, on FB! Mack Auction Co. PL 311962, Info. very good condition; Valmar 2455, good condition, ready to mount on harrow or call 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815. cultivator. Call 306-595-2180, Pelly, SK. DEGELMAN 7000 70’ heavy harrows, tines at 60%, hyd. tine angle adjust, vg cond., $23,000 OBO. 306-743-7622, Langenburg 1983 JD 4650 tractor for salvage or parts, dual wheels, 3 PTH, runs good needs transmission, $10,000 OBO. Please call 204-655-3414, Dauphin, MB area. 2011 BOURGAULT 6000 Mid Harrow, 70', exc. cond., $25,000 OBO. 204-647-4274, LANDROLLERS IN STOCK. Don’t get caught without a roller this spring! Be the grower Dauphin, MB. wolff.ron.odile@gmail.com who rents to others, not the one who waits too long for a rental. All sizes available, with or without leveling blade option. Order soon to avoid disappointment. Call DEGELMAN 45’ LAND ROLLER, $33,900; now 888-907-9182, www.agshield.com Flexi-Coil 3450 seeder, variable rate, $29,500; Hi Line 50’ jumbo heavy harrow, $28,700; Hi Line 60’ harrow packer, $4500; Bourgault packer wheels, $100 per foot; Brandt 15x45 conveyor, gas and elec., $24,500. Pro Ag Sales, call anytime 306-441-2030, North Battleford, SK. DEUTZ 7.10 tractor, w/Leon loader, 32 VW10FC, carbide openers on Stealth 1986 hrs., 540/1000 PTO, FWA, new holders, $50 OBO. 306-423-6131, Domre- 9000 clutch assembly and more! $20,000 OBO. my, SK. Tom or Colleen 306-468-7818, Victoire, SK 2013 BOURGAULT 6550, two fans, X-20 WANTED: OLD DEUTZ TRACTOR, 65monitor, extra ECM for liquid or gas, F4L514, 8005, 130-06 DX, 230, 250, 4.30. $85,000. 306-398-7449, Cut Knife, SK. 705-927-7519, Leedes, ON. garewerts@sasktel.net JD 7200 CORN Planter, 16-row 30" dry fert. w/cross augers, poly 1.6 bu. boxes, vacuum precision planting corn/soybean disks, 250 monitor, gauge wheel arm & closing wheel arms rebuilt, $18,000 OBO. Kleefeld, MB. 204-371-5414, isaackwikcut@gmail.com

2008 SEEDMASTER 8012, 2004 NH 430 tank, 3 compartments with 5 rollers, Raven NH3, $79,000 OBO. 306-272-7225, Foam Lake, SK.

2015 CASE/IH STEIGER 540, PTO, HID lights, Accuguide, duals, Stk# 016410A, $429,000. 1-888-905-7010, Swift Current, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca

WANTED: 3RD TANK for Harmon air tank. 306-335-2777, Abernethy, SK. 2010 JD 1830, 61’ on 7.5” spacing, 3” rubber packers, 1910 tank, 430 bu., TBH, blockage sensors, $49,000. 204-648-7129, Grandview, MB.

2016 CASE/IH STEIGER 580 Quadtrac, 36” tracks, PTO, Accuguide, Stk# 022922, $565,000. 1-888-905-7010, Swift Current, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca

21’ EDWARDS hoe drill, Bourgault air tank, eng. fan drive, liquid fert., 7.5” spacing, steel packers, $6500 OBO, 204-476-6907.

72 TRIPLE SHOOT (including liquid tube), 3" low draft Dutch openers. Used approximately 2000 acres. Came off Case 800 drill. $130 each. 780-632-1935, Innisfree, AB. 2006 JD 1780 Planter, 12 row, 30" spacing, vacuum tanks w/liquid fert., & row cleanEmail: coryhlus@hotmail.com ers, good cond., $35,000 CAD. Scobey, MT. 2005 MORRIS MAXIM 11 air drill, 39', 406-783-5510, charlie@cahillseeds.com 7240 cart, DS, 3.5' steel packers, w/TBH cart, 240 bushel. Very good cond., $37,500. 780-853-7990 or 780-853-7991, Mannville, AB. Email: Deegee03@hotmail.com 35’ IHC VIBRASHANK field cultivator with 210 Valmar tank & kit; 31’ Morris CP631 2010 SEED HAWK 50-12 air drill w/500 DT cultivator, with NH3 application kit. TBH tank. SCT conveyor, var. rate, $150,000 780-663-2201 or 780-679-5606, Ryley, AB. OBO. 306-575-8312, Wawota, SK. DOUBLE DISC: 2014 Horsch Joker 2003 BOURGAULT 5710, 64', 9.8" spacing, RT-270 27’ high speed vertical tillage disc, 3.5" packer wheels, MRB 2, NH3 setup, 3000 acres, excellent condition, excellent 2001 5440 tank, 491 monitor, hitch, residue management and seed bed prep$62,500 OBO, cost new $35,000. 306-398-7449, Cut Knife, SK. aration. $100,000+. Call 306-763-2422, or Email garewerts@sasktel.net rsardell@sasktel.net Prince Albert, SK. 2012 BOURGAULT 5810, 72', 9.8" spacing, 4.5" packer wheels, MRB3, NH3 kit, 35’ JD 1610 cultivator; 24’ JD 220 tandem $30,000. 306-398-7449, Cut Knife, SK. disc; Morris 35’ cultivator. Dowhanuik Farm Equipment Auction, Saturday April garewerts@sasktel.net 21st, 2018. Estevan, SK. For sale bill and www.mackauctioncompany.com 2013 60' CASE/IH 800 Drill with 3430 tank. photos: DS Atom Jet openers with Raven NH3 kit. For info: 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815, Mack Auction Co., PL 311962. Hoses are on drill and tank to switch back to dry fertilizer. Tank has approx. 6000 7 SERIES MORRIS, brand new HoneyBee acres and openers have approx. 4000 acres, dead rod, needs shovels, $3500. Willing to $135,000. 780-632-1935, Innisfree, AB. trade for smaller 7 series Morris cultivator. Email: coryhlus@hotmail.com 306-460-9027, Flaxcombe, SK.

JOHN DEERE 8760 4WD tractor, 6000 hrs. 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.

JD 3020 tractor w/760 Allied FEL & 3PTH. 3M Farms Ltd. Farm Equipment Auction Saturday April 7th, 2018. Ceylon, SK. Visit: www.mackauctioncompany.com for sale bill and photos. Join us on Facebook! More info. 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815, RETIRING: 1997 CIH 9380, 12 spd. std., Mack Auction Co. PL 311962. 20.8x42 triples, 50%, 5120 hrs., exc. cond., PRICE REDUCED: JD 4650, 8650 hrs., 15 $95,000. 306-424-7761, Montmartre, SK. spd PS, 3 hyds., 1000 PTO, 20.8Rx38 rear 2004 CASE/IH STX 450, quad track, 7065 duals, 14Lx16.1 front, tires vg. cond., 8’ hrs., Cummins, 16 spd. PS, 4 hyd. outlets, blade. 306-882-2358, Rosetown, SK. plus return line, 30” tracks, exc. cond. 2009 JD 9530 4WD, inner weights, GPS $99,500. 306-861-4592, Fillmore, SK. ready, 800 Michelin metrics, shedded, 1990 CASE/IH 9150, Outback AutoSteer & $189,000 OBO. Call Neil 306-231-8300, mapping, 8000 hrs., usually shedded, Humboldt, SK. $48,500. 306-567-8614, Davidson, SK. 2011 JD 9530 4WD, 1580 hrs., clean, 1 1999 CASE/IH MX220, MFWD, powershift, owner tractor since new, shedded, inner 3PTH, 540/1000 & big 1000 PTO, 4 hyds., wheel weights, GPS ready and available, duals, 8500 hrs., nice condition, $49,500. 800 Firestone metrics, big hyd. pump, 204-324-7410, Ridgeville, MB. $245,000 OBO. Call Neil 306-231-8300, Humboldt, SK. 2014 CIH STEIGER 600 Quadtrac, 1950 hrs., PTO., PS, leather, 30" tracks, 6 SCV, 58 1981 JD 8640 4WD, 4727 hrs., triples, alGPM pump, Pro 700, $335,000. Killaly, SK., ways shedded, original owner, mint, $36,900 OBO. Call or text 306-491-4450, 306-730-7871, deandouhaniuk@live.ca Hepburn, SK. 1997 CIH 9380, 5200 hrs., w/500 hrs. on rebuilt engine, four new inside duals, full AutoSteer and Outback GPS, very good condition, $92,500. Call 306-921-5402, or email assiea@sasktel.net St.Brieux, SK.

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2005 JOHN DEERE 7220, IVT trans., 3 PTH, 741 loader and grapple, $52,000. 780-674-5516, 780-305-7152 Barrhead AB 1988 JD 4650, PS, 3 hyds., Greenlighted, like new rubber, hard to find one better! $36,500. 403-504-9607, Medicine Hat, AB. JOHN DEERE 8560 4WD tractor, 7575 hrs; JD 4755 FWA tractor, new engine rebuild and pump, JD 7600 FWA tractor and JD 740 FEL with 3PTH. Tebbutt Farm Equipment Auction, Monday April 23, 2018. Whitewood, SK. For sale bill and photos Visit: www.mackauctioncompany.com join us on FB! 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815, Mack Auction Co. PL 311962. JOHN DEERE 8640 4WD tractor with PTO. Dowhanuik Farm Equipment Auction, Saturday April 21st, 2018. Estevan, SK. Visit: www.mackauctioncompany.com for sale bill and photos. join us on Facebook! For info call: 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815, Mack Auction Co. PL 311962. JD 2350 MFWA tractor with JD 245 FEL and 3PTH. Dolter Farm Equipment Auction, Monday April 16, 2018. Sintaluta, SK. Visit: www.mackauctioncompany.com for sale bill & photos and join us on Facebook! More Info: 306-421-2928, 306-487-7815, Mack Auction Co. PL 311962. JD 4450 FWA tractor with JD 740 FEL and 3PTH; JD 2130 tractor with JD 146 FEL and 3PTH; JD 2355 2WD tractor & JD 146 FEL w/3PTH. Maurice Ranch Land and Equipment Auction, Wednesday April 18th, 2018. Lake Alma, SK. For sale bill and photos visit: www.mackauctioncompany.com Join us on Facebook. For more information phone 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815, Mack Auction Co. PL 311962. JD 8770 4WD tractor with 6390 hours; JD 4455 FWA tractor with JD 740 FEL grapple and 3PTH; and a JD 650 MFWD utility diesel tractor with 3 PTH and PTO. Johnson Farm Equipment and Antique Auction, Saturday April 28th, 2018. Estevan, SK. Visit: www.mackauctioncompany.com for sale bill and photos. Join us on Facebook! For info. 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815, Mack Auction Co. PL 311962.

JD 6140R, 50 km, 994 hrs., 20 SP AutoQuad (50K), triple link suspension, premium cab, HID light package, 520/85R42 Michelin’s, H360, 3rd function available, loaded American tractor, mint condition. $144,000. 888-242-1571, Gadshill, ON. 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 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.

JOHN DEERE 6120M, MFWD, with only 171 hrs! 24/24 PowerQuad+ trans., 40 km/h, front axle TLS susp, 3 remotes, 623R loader w/3rd function, 520/70 R38 and 480/ 70R24 front tires, 540/750/1000 RPM, rear PTO, 126 HP, rear TPH, front fenders and much more! Excellent cond., $117,000 OBO. Will take trades. Call or email for 2009 JD 9530, w/3900 hrs., PS, Hi-flow more info: 306-861-2500, Weyburn, SK. hyd., 800 rubber, extra weight, $189,000; kruitenterprises@gmail.com 1994 JD 8870, w/5800 hrs., 24 spd., 710 metrics, rebuilt engine, very good cond., 2003 JD 9520 4WD, 7404 hrs., new motor, $69,000. 306-948-7223, Biggar, SK. 450 HP, 4 hyd., PTO, AutoTrac ready, good tires, $165,000 OBO. 780-618-7377, St. 2000 JD 9400, 425 HP, 12 spd. powershift, Isidore, AB. EZ-Steer 4 hyd. outlets, plus return line, new hyd. pump (48 GPM), 8 new tires, 710/70R38, mint condition, $99,500. JD 9420, 6200 hrs., 710/70/42's, 24 spd., axle weights, ATU 200 AutoSteer system w/ 306-861-4592, Fillmore, SK. receiver and display, good cond., $125,000 2011 JD 9530T, 18 spd. PS, 36” tracks, 4 OBO. 204-461-0834, Marquette, MB. hyds. plus return line, front weights, end idler weights, AutoTrac ready, mint cond., $175,000. 306-861-4592, Fillmore, SK. 2009 JOHN DEERE 9430, 4WD, 425 HP, 24 2008 NH T9040, 4WD, 710 duals, PS, Outspd., 4 hyds., 710/70R42 duals, 4300 hrs., back GPS, no PTO, 435 HP, 3328 hrs., mint original owner, nice condition, asking cond., $175,000. 780-763-2385, Vermilion $175,000. 306-725-4286, Bulyea, SK. 1997 NEW HOLLAND 9682, 5150 hrs., 1983 JD 8850, 370 HP, PTO, tires are like 20.8/42 tires, $67,500. 780-352-4911 or new, 9200 hrs., in nice shape, $40,000. 780-361-7910, Wetaskiwin, AB. 306-768-4099, Carrot River, SK. FORD VERSATILE 846 4WD tractor with 2001 JD 9400, 3882 hrs., 24 spd., 7.10-42, L-10 Cummins. Swedburg Farm Equipment Auction, Friday April 20th, 2018. Tros$120,000. Call 306-563-8482. sachs, SK. For sale bill and photos visit: 1997 JD 9400 4WD, 425 HP, 8562 hrs., 12 www.mackauctioncompany.com More info spd., diff. lock, 4 hyds., 20.8x42 triples 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815. Join us new 400 hrs. ago, does light duty work, on Facebook! Mack Auction Co. PL 311962. mint condition, always shedded, $94,000. NH 9480, 8 new tires (520/85R42), 82 306-675-6136, Kelliher, SK. series hydraulics, upgraded fuel system, 1983 JOHN DEERE 4450, 6258 hrs., top end set, Trimble AutoSteer, 6800 hrs. Quad Range trans., 148 loader w/grapple, $67,000. 306-255-7777, Colonsay, SK. joystick control, 3 hyds., all new Firestone tires, rear 20.8x38 & front 1100x16, $38,000. 306-795-2800, Ituna, SK. 2011 JD 9230 4WD, 1820 hrs., 18 spd. PS, FORD 8630 FWA tractor & Buhler Allied 710/38 duals, weights, GPS ready, always 895 FEL with grapple, 3815 hrs. Maurice shedded, excellent condition, $189,000. Ranch Land and Equipment Auction, Wednesday April 18, 2018. Lake Alma, SK. 306-745-7369, Esterhazy, SK. Visit www.mackauctioncompany.com for UTILITY TRACTORS: John Deere 6200, 2 sale bill and photos and join us on FB. WD, open station with loader; JD 5520, More info. 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815 MFWD w/loader; 5400 MFWD JD open Mack Auction Co. PL 311962. station, 204-522-6333, Melita, MB. FORD 8N TRACTOR with Robin FEL & 2003 JD 7420, MFWD, rear inner wheel 3PTH; Ford 8N tractor with 3PTH and PTO. weights, 3 remotes, 741 self-levelling Dowhanuik Farm Equipment Auction, Satloader w/grapple, IVT trans., 9550 hrs., urday April 21st, 2018. Estevan, SK. visit: www.mackauctioncompany.com for sale $72,000. 204-648-7129, Grandview, MB. bill and photos. For info call: BOOK NORCAN SOYBEANS Common #1 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815, Mack so you keep more green. Buy a bigger JD Auction Co. join us on FB! PL 311962. with the savings! Early discounts. Norcan 1989 TW35 FWA, c/w Leon HD FEL, buckSeeds at 204-372-6552, Fisher Branch MB. et, grapple, joystick. Call 780-847-2148, 2017 JD 6175R, H380 loader w/grapple, 780-872-2832, Tulliby Lake, AB. 85 hrs., IVT, Triple Link, $154,500 USD; 2016 JD 6155R, 640R loader w/grapple, 1994 FORD 8340 Powerstar SLE, 112 HP, 348 hrs., IVT (50K), Triple Link, AutoTrac MFWD, 1000 PTO, 4 hydraulic outlets, $144,500 USD. Call 320-848-2496 or w/795 Buhler loader and grapple, $40,000. 306-225-0104, Hague, SK. 320-894-6560, www.ms-diversified.com

2015 CASE 580 QT, 1029 hrs., full load, ext. warranty, PTO, eng. brake, $420,000 OBO. 403-575-5491, Coronation, AB.

CASE/IH 9150, powershift, new tires 2 years ago, 8290 hrs., return line, no PTO, 7200 MAX EMERGE II JD Planter, 12 row, $39,500. 780-608-9024, Tofield, AB. 30" spacing. Dry fertilizer boxes w/3 PTH & row cleaners, $18,000 CAD OBO. Scobey, 2014 CASE/IH STEIGER 620 Quadtrac, MT. 406-783-5510 charlie@cahillseeds.com 36” tracks, PTO, Accuguide, HID lights, Stk# 025032, $489,000. 1-888-905-7010, Estevan, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca

2013 CIH 1245 Planter, 18 rows, 20" spacing, 4276 ac., used to seed canola, c/w trash managers 660 gal. liquid fert. tanks, canola plates included. $95,000 OBO. Please call 780-307-4343, Barrhead, AB. forwardseedfarm@gmail.com

2005 CASE/IH Magnum MX255 FWA tractor, 2100 hrs. 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.

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2016 CASE/IH STEIGER 500, triples, Accuguide, HID lights, 342 hrs., Stk# 023022, $380,000. 1-888-905-7010, Swift Current, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca 2016 CASE/IH STEIGER 420, triples, Accuguide, HID lights, PTO, Stk# 023174, $359,000. 1-888-905-7010, Swift Current, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca 2008 CASE/IH STEIGER 385 STX 4WD tractor, 1465 hrs; And CIH Magnum 7110 2WD tractor. Dolter Farm Equipment Auction, Monday April 16, 2018. Sintaluta, SK. Visit: www.mackauctioncompany.com for sale bill & photos and join us on Facebook! More Info: 306-421-2928, 306-487-7815, Mack Auction Co. PL 311962. CASE/IH 9370 4WD, 4857 hrs; 2012 CIH Puma 125 FWA with Case/IH L760 FEL and 3PTH. Briercrest Farms Farm Equipment Auction, Saturday April 14th, 2018, Sintaluta, SK. For sale bill & photos visit: www.mackauctioncompany.com join us on FB. Info. 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815 Mack Auction Co. PL 311962. CIH Steiger STX 440 4WD tractor w/Outback STS AutoSteer; Also Case 2594 2WD w/duals; And a Case 1370 2WD tractor. 3M Farms Ltd. Farm Equipment Auction Saturday April 7th, 2018. Ceylon, SK. Visit: www.mackauctioncompany.com for sale bill and photos. Join us on Facebook! More info. 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815, Mack Auction Co. PL 311962. 2010 CASE/IH 535HD, 1800 hrs., luxury cab, AutoSteer, 113 GPM, twin flow hyd., 850 Trelleborg tires, $250,000. Call 306-264-7869, Kincaid, SK.

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WANTED: SERIES 800 - 875 Versatile tractor in good shape. Call 306-847-2112, or 306-567-7830, Liberty, SK.

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2008 VERS. 2375 4WD, 3500 hrs., 710/38 tires, Outback AutoSteer, traction monitor, $125,000. 204-729-7078, Brandon, MB.

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1977 VERSATILE 500 4WD, 18.4x38 tires, 15 spd., circulating block heater, 2 new batteries, newer radiator & hyd. pump, adjustable axles, big 1000 PTO, 3 PTH, Cummins engine runs great, $10,000 OBO. 204-967-2009, Kelwood, MB.

25’ Heston PT Swather, bat reel, 540 PTO .................................................$3,000 25’ Case IH (MacDon) PT Swather, bat reel, 1,000 PTO ......................... $3,000 40’ Morris 3100 Hoe Drills, mover and hitch, nice shape .............................$10,000 560 Hesston Round Baler, 1,000 PTO ........................................................ $5,500 660 NH Round Baler, 540 pto, nice shape ......................................................$5,500 60’ S82 Flexcoil Harrow Draw Bar, 5 bar Bent, Nice shape..........................$5,250 44’ 820 F.C. Deep Till Air Seeder, 4 bar harrows ..............................................CALL 2320 F.C. TBH Air Tank, complete with 320 - 3rd tank ........................................CALL 41’ Flexicoil 300 B Chisel Plow, 3 bar harrows ..........................................$12,500 100’ 65XL Flexicoil Sprayer, complete with windguards, elec. end nozzles single tips, auto rate, excellent condition ..................................$12,500 29’ 225 DOW Kello- Bilt Tandem Disc, 28” smooth front & rear blades, 10.5” spacing, oil, bath bearings, as new ........................................................ $60,000 47’ 820 Flexicoil Chisel Plow, 4 bar harrow, low mileage.............................$67,500 HD8 - 1400 (46’) Sakundiak Grain Auger, 31 HP Vanguard engine, E-Kay mover, belt tightener, power steering, spout, 10 gallon fuel tank.....................................$11,500 13“ X 95’ FarmKing HydraulicSwing Auger, reverser, low proflie hopper, spout, full bin alarm, 1 season ...................................................................................................CALL New E-Kay 7”, 8”, 9”Bin Sweeps available.................................................CALL 3 Used E-Kay Bin Sweep Extensions ..............................................................CALL 8” Wheat Heart Transfer Auger, hydraulic drive, good condition .....................$1,000 New Outback S-Lite guidance ....................................................................$1,250 Factory Recon. Outback STS GPS and Mapping ........................................$2,250 New Outback STS Guidance, c/w E-Drive TC & VSI steering wheel ...................$7,000 New Outback STS Guidance, c/w E-Drive TC & hydraulic kit ............................$6,000 New STX Guidance, c/w E-Drive XD & hydraulic kit, 3 year ESP .........................$9,200 Used Outback E-Drive Hyd. kits .......................................................................$500

2011 MCORMICK CX110, MFWD, 1850 hrs., extra shift, 24 spd., 1000/540 PTO, 3 point, 4.4 Perkins turbo diesel, L140 loader, 8’ bucket and pallet fork, tires 90%, 2 remotes, heated and AC cab, $49,500. Call Clarence, 403-586-5888, Olds, AB. GRATTON COULEE AGRI PARTS LTD. Your #1 place to purchase late model combine and tractor parts. Used, new and rebuilt. www.gcparts.com Toll free 888-327-6767. 2006 MCCORMICK MTX 150 and 2004 MTX 140 with loader. Both low hours. Call 204-522-6333, Melita, MB.

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WANTED: 30’ BATT REEL, for Case 8230 KEET'S FISH FARM has Rainbow Trout PTO swather or a 1200 Hesston PTO fingerlings for spring stocking. Please call swather. 403-485-1028, Champion, AB. us at 306-260-0288 or 306-270-4639. Email: info@keetsfishfarm.com Or visit: WANTED: ROCK-O-MATIC ROCKPICKER www.keetsfishfarm.com Saskatoon, SK. with wings, any shape; Have a System’s 90 Flexi-Coil 50’ harrow packer draw bar with Stretch your advertising dollars! Place an ad tine harrows for sale, used little. in the classifieds. Our friendly staff is waiting 403-928-4214, 306-962-2266 Empress, AB for your call. 1-800-667-7770.

STEIGER DOZER BLADE, 14’ 6-way, silage extension, new blade, premium, WANTED: MF #36 DISCERS. Will pay top $7500. Phone 403-373-4403, Penhold, AB. dollar and pick from anywhere. Phone Mike 306-723-4875, Cupar, SK. 2 BLADES: Degelman 7200, 14’ 6-way, mounts JD 9320 4WD, $19,500; Degelman LOOKING FOR: 60’ or 70’ Flexi-Coil 7500 5700, 12’ 4-way, mounts JD 7720, air seeder without tank. Call John at $11,000. Call 780-679-7795, Camrose, AB. 204-496-2066, Laurier, MB. 10’ DEGELMAN w/JD mounts; Allied 590 loader; Wrecking Cat D6C. Phone 306-246-4632, Speers, SK. ONLINE ONLY UNRESERVED AUCTION: Apr 4-10, 2018 www.championassets.ca Dresser/IHC 530 wheel loader. Call Larry, 306-865-7660, Lic# 334832.

ONLINE ONLY UNRESERVED AUCTION: WANTED: NH BALE WAGONS & retriev- Apr 4-10, 2018 www.championassets.ca ers, any condition. Farm Equipment Find- Timberjack 450C grapple skidder. Contact ing Service, P.O. Box 1363, Polson, MT Larry, 306-865-7660, Lic# 334832. 59860. 406-883-2118. ONLINE ONLY UNRESERVED AUCTION: 4-10, 2018 www.championassets.ca Go public with an ad in the Alberta Farmer Apr 1997 Doepker Super B log trailer. Contact Express classifieds. Larry, 306-865-7660, Lic# 334832.

ONLINE ONLY UNRESERVED AUCTION: Apr 4-10, 2018 www.championassets.ca 2011 JD 850J dozer w/H6H winch. Call SASKATOON CO-OP AGRO CENTER is acLarry, 306-865-7660, Lic# 334832. cepting sealed tenders until 12:00 Noon, Friday, April 13, 2018 for the purchase of a ONLINE ONLY UNRESERVED AUCTION: Wheatheart heavy hitter post pounder. Apr 4-10, 2018 www.championassets.ca For more info., please call 306-933-3835 2010 Cat D7R dozer with winch. Call Larry, or stop by Saskatoon Co-op Agro Center, 306-865-7660, Lic# 334832. #1327 N Service Road, Hwy #16 West, Saskatoon, SK. S7K 3J7.

2008 Hitachi ZX 270 LC-3, new hyd. thumb, QA WBM, vg cond. Eng. Proheat, job ready, approx 10,000 hrs on Isuzu eng. (Warranty), $124,000. Can deliver, call anytime 204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB.

ONLINE ONLY UNRESERVED AUCTION: Apr 4-10, 2018 www.championassets.ca 2007 Doepker Super B log trailer. Contact Larry, 306-865-7660, Lic# 334832.

ONLINE ONLY UNRESERVED AUCTION: Apr 4-10, 2018 www.championassets.ca Timberjack 618 feller buncher. Contact Larry, 306-865-7660, Lic# 334832. ONLINE ONLY UNRESERVED AUCTION: Apr 4-10, 2018 www.championassets.ca 1992 Lakewood Super B log trailer. Call Larry, 306-865-7660, Lic# 334832.

ONLINE ONLY UNRESERVED AUCTION: Apr 4-10, 2018 www.championassets.ca MULCHING- TREES, BRUSH, Stumps. 2004 Tigercat 630C DFG skidder. Contact Call today 306-933-2950. Visit us at: Larry, 306-865-7660, Lic# 334832. www.maverickconstruction.ca ONLINE ONLY UNRESERVED AUCTION: GUARANTEED PRESSURE TREATED fence Apr 4-10, 2018 www.championassets.ca posts, lumber slabs and rails. Call Lehner 2005 JD 2054 w/Denharco X-treme delimWood Preservers Ltd., ask for Ron ber. Larry, 306-865-7660, Lic# 334832. 306-763-4232, Prince Albert, SK. ONLINE ONLY UNRESERVED AUCTION: WE HAVE PROFESSIONALS ready to in- Apr 4-10, 2018 www.championassets.ca stall your fence for you. Warman Home 1989 Timberjack 450B grapple skidder. Centre can help! Call 1-800-667-4990 or Call Larry, 306-865-7660, Lic# 334832. website: www.warmanhomecentre.com ONLINE ONLY UNRESERVED AUCTION: Apr 4-10, 2018 www.championassets.ca 1999 Timberjack 450C DFG skidder. Call Larry, 306-865-7660, Lic# 334832. 2 - 100 TANGUAY SLASHERS, one in good cond., one for parts, $18,250 OBO. 204-222-0285, Winnipeg, MB.

WANTED: 4020 JOHN DEERE, powershift gas model. 403-823-1894, Drumheller, AB.

2012 VERMEER 372 stump grinder, Yanmar diesel eng., SP, very good cond., $18,500. 204-243-2453, High Bluff, MB.

ACREAGE EQUIPMENT: 3-PT. CULTIVATORS, Discs, Plows, Blades, Etc. 780-892-3092, Wabamun, AB. 16’ PEELED RAILS, 2-3” $4.50/ea., 125 per FOR POST-EMERGENCE WEED manage- bundle; 3-4” $9.50/ea, 100 per bundle; ment- Harriston 60’ tine weeder, excellent 4-5” $11.50/ea, 75 per bundle. Vermette condition. 306-382-9024, Saskatoon, SK. Wood Preservers, Spruce Home, SK., 1-800-667-0094, email: info@vwpltd.com 1990 FORD/VERS. Tractor, 6400 hrs., website: www.vwpltd.com AutoSteer, nice cond.; 1998 Bourgault 5710 Air Drill, 52’, 12” spacing, 3225 cart SOLIDLOCK AND TREE ISLAND game wire w/3 tanks and 2 fans for DS. Text and all accessories for installation. Heights 306-297-7949 for pics. Shaunavon, SK. from 26” to 120”. Ideal for elk, deer, bison, sheep, swine, cattle, etc. Tom Jensen ODESSA ROCKPICKER SALES: New De- ph/fax: 306-426-2305, Smeaton, SK. gelman equipment, land rollers, Strawmaster, rockpickers, protill, dozer blades. 306-957-4403, 306-536-5097, Odessa, SK.

NEW AND USED GENERATORS: 500KW Caterpillar, Perkins, Cummins, Magnum In stock. Call 250-554-6661, Kamloops, BC. Email: denis@bcdieselgenerators.com www.bcdieselgenerators.com OLDER 25 KW POWER PLANT, Hercules gasoline engine. Evenings 306-842-5710, Weyburn, SK. KATOLIGHT GENERATOR, 25KW, rebuilt engine, $5750 OBO. Call 250-426-4691, Cranbrook, BC. mcgibbonsauto@shaw.ca

SUNFLOWER HARVEST SYSTEMS. Call BLOCKED SEASONED JACK Pine firewood for literature. 1-800-735-5848. Lucke Mfg., and wood chips for sale. Lehner Wood Preservers Ltd., 306-763-4232, Prince Albert, www.luckemanufacturing.com SK. Will deliver. Self-unloading trailer. PULL TYPE GRADER, 2013, 1200RS Hygrade. Like new, $12,000. 306-862-4931, SEASONED SPRUCE SLAB firewood, one Nipawin, SK. beldonbisonranch@gmail.com cord bundles, $99, half cord bundles, $65. Volume discounts. Call V&R Sawing, 306-232-5488, Rosthern, SK.

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USED, LOW HOUR Generator. 20 kW - 2000 kW. Diesel, propane, and natural gas. CAT, Cummins/Onan, Kohler, Detroit Diesel, and more. All units have been ran, serviced, and load bank tested. See the complete inventory online! www.abrahamindustrial.com 701-371-9526, 701-367-4305, Cooperstown, ND., info@abrahamindustrial.com

TUBING FROM 1-1/4” to 3-1/2”. Sucker rod 3/4”, 7/8” and 1”. Line pipe and Casing also available. Phone 1-800-661-7858 or 780-842-5705, Wainwright, AB.

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FOR SALE: Floor loom; Table loom; Spinning wheels, etc. Viewing by appointment only. Call 306-782-1235, Yorkton, SK.

WESTERN IRRIGATION: CADMAN Dealer. We BUY and SELL traveling guns, pumps, pipes, etc.; EcoSmart water purification systems, no salt, no chemicals; Large supply of good used buyback centre pivots at low prices. 306-867-9461, 306-867-7037, Outlook, SK. derdallreg@hotmail.com BLOCKED & SEASONED PINE FIREWOOD: Bags $90. Delivery available. Vermette Wood Preservers, Spruce Home, SK. 1-800-667-0094, email: info@vwpltd.com Website: www.vwpltd.com

BLUE WATER IRRIGATION DEV. LTD. Reinke pivots, lateral, minigators, pump and used mainline, new Bauer travelers dealer. 25 yrs. experience. 306-858-7351, Lucky Lake, SK. www.philsirrigation.ca

T AND L 1/4 sec. center pivot, 8 towers, 100 HP Deutz/Berkley pump, good cond., $18,000. 306-424-7761, Montmartre, SK.

ZAK’S AGRICULTURAL BUILDINGS: We stock flowers, trees, shrubs, decor, mowers, trimmers, and so much more! 306-225-2288 or www.zaksbuilding.com

TRANSFORM YOUR OUTDOOR space into a backyard oasis, Warman Home Centre can help! Call 1-800-667-4990 or visit our website: www.warmanhomecentre.com

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 TREES: Shelterbelt, hedges and small fruit trees for acreages, farms, towns and developers. A great assortment of seedlings,: Spruce, pine, ash, maples, flowering crabs, lilacs, caraganas and more. Commercial varieties of Saskatoon berry seedlings. All 15-60 cm high. Select Seedling Nursery, 306-978-1940, Saskatoon, SK. www.selectseedlingnursery.com

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 SQUIRREL CREEK ANGUS and Silver Creek Farms are selling Black & Red Angus two year old, yearling bulls and open heifers in the Tri-N Charolais & Guests Multi-Breed Bull Sale, Saturday, March 31st, Heartland Livestock, Virden, MB. Also selling Charolais & Simmental bulls and heifers. Catalogue online: bylivestock.com More info call Chris Moore, 204-856-3178 or Sadie-Jo Luba, 204-859-0089. YOUR CHOICE BLACK ANGUS BULL & HEIFER SALE. Join us Monday, April 2, 2018 at 1:00 pm, Cowtown Livestock, Maple Creek, SK. Offering 60 yearling bulls, 10 yearling heifers. Sale catalogue, videos & data available at www.DelormeRanch.ca Sale broadcast at www.DLMS.ca Contact Don Delorme, South Shadow Angus: 306-299-7778 or Darby Delorme, Boundary Angus: 306-662-7993. Email us at: dcdelorme@sasktel.net BLACK 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

BISON WANTED - Canadian Prairie Bison is looking to contract grain finished bison, as well as calves and yearlings for growing JOHNSTON/ FERTILE VALLEY Private markets. Contact Roger Provencher at Treaty Bull Sale. All JFV bulls will be sold 306-468-2316, roger@cdnbison.com off the yard this year. Over 125 thick, easy BISON HAULING & Exporting Services. fleshing good haired yearling and 2 year Canada/USA. Call or text 306-736-3454, old bulls selected from 500 low maintenance, high production cows. They are Andres Trucking. sired by the leading A.I. bulls in the indus20 REALLY NICE 2017 Bison calves, ready try including Regard, Resource, Internato go in Spring. $1800-2000. No feedlot tional, Glanworth 57U, Special Focus, Brilbuyers. Contact Glengary Bison liance, Titlest and Vision Unanimous. Many of these bulls are suitable for heifers. All 403-836-5900, 403-948-9675, Airdrie, AB. bulls are semen tested with complete perKEEP JOBS IN CANADA. Elk Valley formance info. available. Deferred payRanches a Canadian Co. finishes bison in ment program with 60% down and 40% inCanada. We are now buying cull cows, cull terest free due Dec. 1, 2018. Come and bulls, yearlings and calves. Paying top $$ see one of the most respected cowherds in with prompt payment. Kitscoty, AB, Frank Canada. Select the bull or group of bulls at 780-846-2980. elkvalley@xplornet.com that you really want at your leisure without the pressure of a sale. David and Denwww.elkvalleyranches.com nis Johnston 306-856-4726, Conquest, SK. 60- 2017 BISON CALVES. Phone Frank at View the cowherd online at website: 306-662-4163 or 306-662-8310. Maple www.johnstonfertilevalley.com Creek, SK ANDERSON’S FOUR BAR X Ranch & 29 MALE BISON CALVES for sale, Woods CMT Farms Annual Bull Sale: Monday, cross, very nice, worth more than a look. April 2nd, 1:30 PM at the Spiritwood Stockyards, Spiritwood, SK. 70 Black AnMarvin 306-960-2759, Prince Albert, SK. gus bulls on offer. All bulls are semen testNILSSON BROS INC. buying finished bison ed, wintering and delivery available. For a on the rail, also cull cows at Lacombe, AB. catalogue or more info contact Kevin at For spring delivery and beyond. Smaller 306-883-7335, Chad at 306-441-9837, or groups welcome. Fair, competitive and as- T Bar C Cattle Co. at 306-220-5006. View sured payment. Contact Richard Bintner the catalogue online at www.buyagro.com 306-873-3184. PL#116061 QUILL CREEK BISON is looking for fin- 1ST ANNUAL STRONGBOW FARMS ished, and all other types of bison. COD, Bull & Female Sale: Wednesday, April paying market prices. “Producers working 4th at the farm, Hartney, MB. Featuring 25 with Producers.” Delivery points in SK. and Black Angus yearling bulls as well as an elite group of 10 open heifers. For more MB. Call 306-231-9110, Quill Lake, SK. information or a catalogue contact Devon NORTHFORK- INDUSTRY LEADER for at 204-747-4371 or T Bar C Cattle Co. at over 15 years, is looking for finished Bison, 306-933-4200. View the catalogue online grain or grass fed. “If you have them, we at www.buyagro.com PL#116061 want them.” Make your final call with Northfork for pricing! Guaranteed prompt BLAIRS.AG CATTLE CO. Pursuit of Excellence Bull Sale: Tuesday, April 3, payment! 514-643-4447, Winnipeg, MB. 1:00 PM at the Jackson Cattle Co. sale faCYPRESS 300 BUSHEL, 4 sided, self feed- cility in Sedley, SK. Featuring 75 two-yearers, $4950 new, $3700 used. Made for old and 10 yearling Black and Red Angus bison. Call 306-812-7092, Nipawin, SK. bulls. For more sale information or a catalogue, call Kevin 306-365-7922, Blake beldonbisonranch@gmail.com 306-528-7484, or T Bar C Cattle Co. at View the catalogue online BRED HEIFERS: WX and Pure Woods Bison 306-220-5006. available Nov 1, 2018. 780-581-3025, at www.buyagro.com PL#116061 Vermilion, AB. irishcreekbison@gmail.com BRED HEIFERS due to calve in April, bred www.irishcreekbison.com to easy calving Angus bulls, preg checked. 306-287-3900, 306-287-8006, Englefeld, SK. www.skinnerfarms.ca BLACK ANGUS BULLS, two year olds, semen tested, guaranteed breeders. Delivery available. 306-287-3900, 306-287-8006, Englefeld, SK. www.skinnerfarms.ca SPIRIT OF THE NORTH BULL SALE, SELLING: BLACK ANGUS BULLS. Wayside Sunday, April 8th at 1:00 PM at the Spirit- Angus, Henry and Bernie Jungwirth, wood Stockyards, Spiritwood, SK. Selling 306-256-3607, Cudworth, SK. 70 Black Angus, Charolais, and Simmental 2 YEAR OLD Shorthorn bulls, 4 red & 1 yearling & 2-year-old bulls. For more info roan, excellent cross with Black Angus or a catalogue contact T Bar C Cattle Co. cows. Will keep until June 1st and deliver. at 306-220-5006. View the catalogue on- Phone Glenn 306-997-4537 or e-mail: line at www.buyagro.com PL#116061 gf.sutherland@hotmail.com, Borden, SK. RED & BLACK Purebred yearling bulls, Contact Troy at L - Dee Stock Farms, 80 FIRST CALVERS with calves at foot; and 306-867-7719, Glenside, SK. 20 left to calve. 306-322-7905, Archerwill, LARGE SELECTION OF Black Angus and SK. Red Angus 2 year old bulls. Calving ease and performance bloodlines with high maCANADA’S LARGEST SOURCE of moderate ternal traits. Board and delivery available. frame maternal cattle. 40 Red & Black An- Nordal Angus, Rob Garner, Simpson, SK., gus 2 year olds selling by private treaty. 306-946-7946. Ole Farms, Athabasca, AB., 780-675-4664. GERLEI ANGUS selling 18 thick, well 30 FANCY HEIFERS with Feb. calves at grown, PB, yearling Black Angus bulls at side, 10 Red fancy heifers with Feb. calves Candiac Choice Bull Sale, March 31, at at side. 403-625-4658, Claresholme, AB. 2:00 PM, Candiac Auction Mart. Call Gerald at 306-424-7676, Montmartre, SK. PB BLACK ANGUS yearling bulls, 84 1b. BW, Koupal Juneau 797 breeding. 2 YEAR OLD Purebred Black Angus Bulls for sale, call David at: 306-963-7739 or 306-445-8425, North Battleford, SK. Luke at: 306-370-6301, Imperial, SK. PUREBRED BLACK ANGUS long yearling bulls, replacement heifers, AI service. 2 YEAR OLD Black Angus bulls, bred for Meadow Ridge Enterprises, 306-373-9140 performance calving ease & longevity. Hextall Livestock, call Andy 306-697-7897, or 306-270-6628, Saskatoon, SK. Grenfell, SK. SOUTH VIEW RANCH has Black and Red Angus coming 2-year-old bulls for sale. Good selection. Call Shane 306-869-8074 or Keith 306-454-2730. Ceylon, SK. SOUTH VIEW RANCH Black & Red Ancanada’s ag-only listings giant gus Bull Sale, Thursday Apr. 12th, 1:30 PM at South View Ranch, Ceylon, SK. Offering 22 Black Angus 2 yr. olds, 26 Red PRINT | MOBILE | ONLINE Angus 2 yr. olds, 1 Simm/Angus 2 yr. old, 29 Black Angus yearlings, 26 Red Angus | yearlings. View catalogue and videos on.com 1-800-667-7770 line: www.southviewranch.com Shane 306-869-8074 or Keith 306-454-2730.

CRESCENT CREEK ANGUS 20th Annual Bull and Female Sale, Saturday, April 7th, 2018, 1:00 PM, Goodeve, SK. Selling 62 Black Angus yearling bulls and 35 top cut open replacement heifers. All bulls semen and performance tested. For video or catalogue visit: www.crescentcreekangus.com Call Wes 306-876-4420 or 306-728-8284. QUIET TOP QUALITY 2 yr. old and yearling Purebred Black Angus bulls. Call Spruce Acres, 306-272-3997, Foam Lake, SK. (10) 2 YEAR OLD BLACK ANGUS bulls, semen tested, guaranteed breeders. High quality. Reasonably priced. B/B Duncan, Cromer, MB. Please call 204-556-2342, 204-748-2911 or 204-851-0306. ANGUS BULLS: 2 yr olds, mature & yearling bulls from well know AI sires. Troy 306-537-6299 Earl Grey, SK. www.enview.ca REGISTERED BLACK ANGUS 1 & 2 year olds. Harvester, VAR Reserve, and Pinebank lines. Good calving ease and growth. 204-513-5553, Stonewall, MB. 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. PUREBRED BLACK ANGUS and Hereford yearling and 2 yr old bulls. Calving ease and performance. Rod Guilford 204-873-2637 or rodg@mymts.net Crystal City, MB. ANGUS BULLS FOR SALE: Coming 2 year olds, developed on high forage ration. Western based bloodlines and selected for maternal strength, longevity & performance. Delivery available, for more info and pics/videos: 705-348-1022, Gore Bay, ON. Email: nickolas@uoguelph.ca We know that farming is enough of a gamble so if you want to sell it fast place your ad in the Alberta Farmer Express classifieds. It’s a Sure Thing. Call our toll-free number today. We have friendly staff ready to help. 1-800-667-7770.

75 YEARLING RED ANGUS bulls. Guaranteed, semen tested, and delivered. Call Bob Jensen, 306-967-2770, Leader, SK. CORNERSTONE RED ANGUS and Charolais Bull Sale Saturday, April 21, 1:30 PM Whitewood, SK. Auction Market. Offering 50 Red Angus & 27 Charolais Yearling Bulls. Semen tested, guaranteed with free board and delivery available. Plus 12 Red Angus commercial cow/calf pairs and 30 Red Angus & Char cross Red Angus commercial open heifers. Online bidding at: DLMS.ca. View the catalogue online at: www.bylivestock.com Call Phil Birnie 306-577-7440 Kelly Brimner 306-577-7698 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 BLAIRS.AG CATTLE CO. Pursuit of Excellence Bull Sale: Tuesday, April 3, 1:00 PM at the Jackson Cattle Co. sale facility in Sedley, SK. Featuring 75 two-yearold and 10 yearling Black and Red Angus bulls. For more sale information or a catalogue, call Kevin 306-365-7922, Blake 306-528-7484, or T Bar C Cattle Co. at 306-220-5006. View the catalogue online at www.buyagro.com PL#116061 EXCELLENT QUALITY Red Angus Bulls: Calving ease bulls with 66-80 lb. BW’s; Performance bulls with 83-103 lb. BW’s; Also 1 exciting Red carrier black bull. Semen tested in April. Delivered free. $1500 deposit holds bulls. Call Elmer Wiebe, EKW Red Angus, 306-381-3691, Hague, SK. BRED HEIFERS due to calve in April, bred to easy calving Angus bulls, preg checked. 306-287-3900, 306-287-8006, Englefeld, SK. www.skinnerfarms.ca RED ANGUS BULLS, two year olds, semen tested, guaranteed breeders. Delivery available. 306-287-3900, 306-287-8006, Englefeld, SK. www.skinnerfarms.ca RED & BLACK Purebred yearling bulls, Contact Troy at L - Dee Stock Farms, 306-867-7719, Glenside, SK. T BAR K RANCH 10th Annual Bull Sale, April 5th, 2:00 PM at the ranch. 80 bulls on offer, 54 Red Angus and 26 horned Hereford, 2 year old and yearling bulls; View catalogue on: www.tbarkranch.com Sale live on dlms. Contact Kevin Dorrance at 306-577-9861, Wawota, SK. LARGE SELECTION OF Red Angus and Black Angus 2 year old bulls. Calving ease and performance bloodlines with high maternal traits. Board and delivery available. Nordal Angus, Rob Garner, Simpson, SK., 306-946-7946. SOUTH VIEW RANCH has Red and Black Angus coming 2-year-old bulls for sale. Good selection. Call Shane 306-869-8074 or Keith 306-454-2730. Ceylon, SK. SOUTH VIEW RANCH Red & Black Angus Bull Sale, Thursday Apr. 12th, 1:30 PM at South View Ranch, Ceylon, SK. Offering 26 Red Angus 2 yr. olds, 22 Black Angus 2 yr. olds, 1 Simm/Angus 2 yr. old, 26 Red Angus yearlings & 29 Black Angus yearlings. View catalogue and videos online at: www.southviewranch.com Shane 306-869-8074 or Keith 306-454-2730. QUIET TOP QUALITY 2 yr. old and yearling Purebred Red Angus bulls. Contact Spruce Acres, 306-272-3997, Foam Lake, SK.

REGISTERED RED ANGUS BULLS Quiet, easy calving, low to moderate birth weights, good growth, E.P.D.’s available, guaranteed breeders (vet checked & semen tested). From 10 Herd Sires. Selling quality bulls for heifers & cows since 1992.

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Charlton Cattle Co. has 40 years experience raising only easy calving bulls for heifers. Less than 1% assist rate in over 30,000 home-raised and commercial heifers. 50 red and black easy calving yearling bulls (65-80 pound birth weights) with six month breeding soundness guarantee. An easy calving/stress-free spring is just a phone call away! CONTACT DARYL AT

780-806-1229, CZAR, AB.

WILSON-LEES VALUE ADDED BULL SALE: Friday, April 6th, 2:00 PM at the Right Cross Sale Facility in Kisbey, SK. Offering 75 Hereford yearling and two-yearold bulls. All bulls are semen tested, vet inspected. Volume discounts and delivery available. For a catalogue or more info contact T Bar C Cattle Co. at 306-220-5006. View the catalogue online at www.buyagro.com PL#116061

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, Garnet and Jordan Keller, 1 Mile north of Melville, SK. on Hwy #47. Phone 306-728-3657, 306-728-9057 or 306-728-0108. Email: garnetkeller@hotmail.com

FRESH AND SPRINGING heifers for sale. Cows and quota needed. We buy all classes of slaughter cattle-beef and dairy. R&F Inc. Bryce Fisher, Warman, SK. HUNTER CHAROLAIS BULL SALE, Livestock Thursday, April 5th, 1:30 PM DST, at the Phone 306-239-2298, cell 306-221-2620. farm, Roblin, MB. Offering 44 yearling bulls from over 30 years of breeding. Most are polled, some red factor. Also 7 Polled Hereford yearling bulls. These are top STOUT YEARLING LIMOUSIN BULLS. quality, quiet, good haired bulls that will Polled, Red & Black. Quiet bulls with great calve well and then add performance. Call performance. Short Grass Limousin, Doug at 204-937-2531. View catalogue & 306-773-7196, Swift Current, SK. videos at: www.huntercharolais.com SELLING POLLED LIMOUSIN yearling CEDARLEA FARMS GIT R DONE Bull bulls in the Prairie Gold Limousin Bull Sale, Sale, Tuesday, April 3, 1:00 PM, at the March 23, Saskatoon Livestock Sales. Also Windy Willow Angus farm, Hodgeville, SK. bulls for sale on the farm. Please Email: 60 Charolais yearlings sell. Most are kendoc@sasktel.net or call Ken Gillies polled, some red factor. Bulls that will 306-221-1159, Saskatoon, SK. calve well, give you added performance, hair and docility. Also 65 Black & Red An- GOOD SELECTION OF stout red and black gus bulls and a group of open Angus heif- Limousin bulls with good growth, disposiers from Windy Willows. Garner or Lori tions, calving ease. Qually-T Limousin, Deobald, 306-677-2589. View videos and Rose Valley, SK. Call 306-322-7563 or catalogue online: www.cedarleafarms.com 306-322-7554. CORNERSTONE CHAROLAIS and Red SPRINGER LIMOUSIN has very quiet Angus Bull Sale Saturday, April 21, 1:30 yearling and 2 year old PB Limousin bulls. PM, Whitewood, SK. Auction Market. Of- Red or Black. Call Merv at 306-272-4817 fering 27 Charolais & 50 Red Angus year- or 306-272-0144, Foam Lake, SK. ling bulls. Semen tested, guaranteed with free board and delivery available. Plus 12 AMAGLEN LIMOUSIN has for sale: polled Red Angus commercial cow/calf pairs and bulls, Red or Black, at the Manitoba bull 30 Red Angus & Char cross Red Angus test station & at home. 1-204-246-2312, commercial open heifers. Online bidding www.amaglenlimousin.ca Darlingford, MB. at: DLMS.ca. View the catalogue online at: www.bylivestock.com. Call Kelly Brimner 306-577-7698 or Phil Birnie 306-577-7440

WILGENBUSCH Charolais 15th Annual North of the 49th Bull Sale, on Monday, April 2nd, 1:00 PM at the farm, Halbrite, SK. Saskatchewan’s largest Charolais bull sale offers a top set of bulls that are sound, good haired and guaranteed to work. Selling 100 two year old and yearling bulls, most are polled, some red factor. Sale online at dlms.ca View videos & catalogue at: wilgenbuschcharolais.com For more info. or a catalogue call Craig Wilgenbusch at 306-458-7482. POLLED PB YEARLING Charolais Bulls, performance and semen tested. Can keep until May, $3000-$4000. Charrow Charolais, Call Bill 306-387-8011, 780-872-1966, Marshall, SK. TAN, WHITE & RED Charolais Bulls, yearlings and 2 year olds, Wheatheart Charolais, 306-882-6444, or cell 306-831-9369, Rosetown, SK.

350 GOOD BLACK Angus Bred Heifers. All one herd, home raised, preg. checked, Ivomeced and Scourguard. Calving end of April - May $2100. Bernard 306-984-7272, Spiritwood, SK. Email: tetrb@hotmail.com

REGISTERED PB YEARLING BULLS, Red, Black & Brown, polled, BW from 70-98 lbs., bulls will be semen tested & WANTED: CULL COWS and bulls. For bookdelivered to your farm or kept till needed. ings call Kelly at Drake Meat Processors, Some are calving ease. Call 5-W Simmen- 306-363-2117 ext. 111, Drake, SK. CRITTENDEN BROS. POLLED HERE- tals, 204-868-5040, Sandy Lake, MB. FORDS “Supplying The Seed” Bull and FeFarming is enough of a gamble, advertise in male Sale: Thursday, April 5th, 1:00 PM at BULLS: 4 YEARLING Simmentals, 3 FB, and the Alberta Farmer Express classified section. the Crittenden Sale Barn, Imperial, SK. 1 PB, 90's lb. BW, $3000. Please call It’s a sure thing. 1-800-667-7770. Selling 60 polled Hereford yearling and fall 204-376-2233, Arborg, MB. born bulls and females. For more info or a catalogue call Howard at 306-963-7880 or T Bar C Cattle Co. at 306-220-5006. View HORSE AND TACK SALE, Northern Livethe catalogue at www.buyagro.com Watch stock Sales, Prince Albert, SK., Thursday, and bid online at www.liveauctions.tv April 19th, 6:00 PM. Call 306-763-8463. PL#116061

POLLED YEARLING BLONDE BULLS for sale, Estevan, SK. area. Phone 306-634-2174 or cell 306-421-6987.

TRI-N CHAROLAIS AND GUESTS MultiBreed Bull Sale, Saturday, March 31st, Heartland Livestock, Virden, MB. Offering 41 Charolais yearlings, most are polled, many red factor with calving ease and hair. Also selling Simmental, Black & Red Angus bulls and open heifers. View catalogue and videos online at bylivestock.com or call Merv Nykoliation, 204-851-2290.

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.

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www.dainescattle.com SOUTH DEVON AND POUNDMAKER (SD cross Angus) bulls. Yearling and 2 year olds. Semen tested. Ivomeced and vaccinated. British breed. Quiet, good growth. Call 403-566-2467, Wardlow, AB. E-mail: dmrranching@gmail.com

9TH ANNUAL PRAIRIE SPRING HORSE Sale, Sunday May 20, 2018 1:00 PM at Johnstone Auction Mart. Featuring quality ranch/pleasure/show geldings and mares, well started younger geldings and mares, brood mares, yearlings and 2 year olds, teams - registered and grade. Entries due April 20th and available online at www.johnstoneauction.ca For more info, call Scott Johnstone (auctioneer) at 306-631-0767 or Glen Gabel (consultant/ marketing) at 306-536-1927. PL#914447. A TOUCH OF CLASS Performance Horse Sale, Apr 28, Preview: 11 AM, Sale: 2 PM, Prairieland, Saskatoon SK. Enter by: April 1 306-299-7253, www.jackauctiongroup.com

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BROKE TEAM OF bay mares, 16HH, 1700 lbs.; Broke team of sorrel Percheron mares, in foal, 16 HH, 1700 lbs. All take 23 inch collars. 204-524-2408, Winnipegosis, MB. eaduncalfe@hotmail.ca

GREG’S WELDING: Freestanding 24’ & 30’ HORSE COLLARS, all sizes, steel and alu- corral panels and windbreaks; Also grain minum horseshoes. We ship anywhere. and silage troughs; as well as calf shelters. Keddie’s, 1-800-390-6924 or keddies.com Call for pricing, 306-768-8555, delivery available. Carrot River, SK. ANTIQUE PARK PHAETON Carriage, restored and in good condition.For single or team.Can be bought with team tag, $5775. Please call 306-717-2504, Asquith, SK. CERAMIC DOLL MOLDS and accessories, in pieterpumpkin@outlook.com mint condition; Dog sled, in mint condition. Call 306-782-1235, Yorkton, SK. TEAMTAG. TAG IS good as new, high quality leather., size: full, $675. 306-717-2504, CONCRETE LEGO BLOCKS & insulation lego Asquith, SK. pieterpumpkin@outlook.com blocks (Edmonton & Calgary); Also 1200 8' pieces of used 2" thick insulation (Edmonton). New cond.,$80. Call 587-335-7269 www.sustainabuildcanada.com

PLAN TO ATTEND the 12th Annual Pound Maker Ram Sale, Thursday May 17, 2018 at Fort Macleod, AB. 112 yearling rams and 100 premium commercial ewe lambs consigned by our ram buyers. Suffolk, Dorset, Hampshire, Charollais, Ile de France, Rambouillet, North Country Cheviot, and Coloured. For details call Warren Moore at 403-625-6519. Check out our website www.poundmakerrams.com Catalogue on the website after May 1st.

2 YEAR OLD AND YEARLING BULLS, calving ease and performance. Vet inspected. Guaranteed. Will feed and deliver. Melfort, SK. 306-921-7175, 306-752-3808, mspratt@sasktel.net or donarofarms.com

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TOP CUT SPECKLE PARK Bull and Female Sale, Tuesday, April 3, 2018, 1 PM, Dryland Cattle Trading Corp, Veteran, AB. Offering: 34 semen tested bulls, 8 fancy purebred females, 70+ Speckle Park influenced commercial replacement females. More info contact: Merl 780-205-4868, Curtis RED POLL BULLS: Thank you to all our 306-228-9402, Drew 306-946-7438, Leroy buyers - recent and former. Due to health 780-808-4222. View catalogue online at: EXOTIC/SMALL ANIMAL & Sheep/Goat issues, 2018 will be our last year offering www.topcutspecklepark.com Auction, Apr 29, Prairieland, Saskatoon. bulls. A limited number of yearling and May 5 Prince Albert Ex Grounds. May 13 2-year-olds are available. Larry and Linda THE SUPREME SPECKLE PARK Bull & Battleford Ag Grounds. Sale Time: 1 PM. Female Sale: Saturday, April 7th, 2:00 PM Fleming 780-892-3447, Wabamun, AB. at Notta Ranch, Neilburg, SK. Selling 306-299-7253, www.jackauctiongroup.com Speckle Park yearling and two-year-old bulls, with a select group of females. These genetics are being offered by Notta POLLED PB THICK Butt Salers age advan- Ranch, Spots ‘N Sprouts, Ravenworth Cattage bulls, excellent disposition, tested. tle and Guests. For more information or a DynaRich Salers, Call Richard Andersen catalogue, contact T Bar C Cattle Co. at 403-746-2919, Eckville, AB. 306-220-5006. View the catalogue online at www.buyagro.com Watch and bid on- OUTSIDE BUTCHER PIGS for sale. Dress POLLED POLLED POLLED- Salers bulls line at www.liveauctions.tv PL#116061 out 180+ lbs. Can butcher. Phone for sale. Call Spruce Grove Salers, Yorkton, 306-369-7449, Bruno, SK. SK, 306-782-9554 or 306-621-1060. 30 SPECKLE PARK home raised bred heifers, start calving mid April, full herd HERD SELLOUT IN 2018, 70 breed lead- health program, weighing 1200 lbs. and ing purebred cows, 20 purebred replace- up, Ivomac & first shot of Scourguard. ment heifers. Strong performance, polled, Also Speckle Park bulls coming 2 yrs. pedigreed. Breeding Bulls, age 1-4, se- old. Darcy 204-365-0066, Shoal Lake, MB. lections for cows or heifers, red or black, semen tested and guaranteed. Call Ken PUREBRED AND CROSSBRED Bird and Sweetland, Lundar, MB. 204-762-5512, Small Animal Auction, Sunday, May 13, www.sweetlandsalers.com AM, at the Weyburn Ag Society ALBERTA TEXAS LONGHORN Association 11:00 Exhibition Grounds, Weyburn, SK. 780-387-4874, Leduc, AB. For more info. Building, To consign call Charlotte 306-861-6305. www.albertatexaslonghorn.com READY TO LAY Pullets. White egg layers, ready for June pick up, $8. 306-435-3530, Moosomin, SK.

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TEN OPEN REPLACEMENT Charolais heifers. Wheatheart Charolais, 306-882-6444, or cell 306-831-9369, Rosetown, SK. POLLED PUREBRED CHAROLAIS bulls for sale, off the farm. Easy calving bloodlines, low BW’s, semen tested, delivery available. WHO’S YOUR DADDY’S 15th Annual Bull John Perrot 306-874-5496, Naicam, SK. Sale will be selling 60 Shorthorn bulls, 2 yr and yearlings and open replacement CHAROLAIS BULLS FOR SALE, yearlings olds on April 5, 2018 at the Saskatoon ALLEMAND RANCHES REGISTERED Texas and 2 year olds, Layne & Paula Evans, heifers, Livestock Sales, Saskatoon, SK. Richard Longhorn bulls and ropers. Shaunavon, SK. 306-252-2246, Kenaston, SK. Moellenbeck 306-287-7904, Carl Lehmann Daryl 306-297-8481 or Bob 306-297-7078 COMING 2 YR. old polled PB Charolais 306-232-3511 or Scot Muri 306-741-6833. bulls, some red factor. Call Kings Polled View catalogue: www.muridale.com Online bidding at www.dlms.ca Charolais, 306-435-7116, Rocanville, SK. WAGYU BULLS ADD HYBRID VIGOR TWO YEAR OLD Char. Bulls, sired by Sil- 2 YEAR OLD Shorthorn bulls, 4 red & 1 Calving ease, vigorous calves and excellent ver Bullet and Roundup, calving ease and roan, will keep until June 1st and deliver. carcasses. 587-877-2649, Red Deer, AB. growth, exc. selection. Martens Charolais Phone Glenn 306-997-4537 or e-mail: gf.sutherland@hotmail.com, Borden, SK. and Seed, 204-534-8370, Boissevain, MB. FOR SALE by some of Manitoba’s top Shorthorn breeders, 17 Shorthorn yearling bulls & 4 heifers at the Douglas Bull Development Center, March 31st, 2018 at 1:00 PM. Bulls performance and semen tested, structurally sound and ultra sounded. Visit www.manitobabulltest.com 204-895-8191.

DAYSPRING CATTLE, GELBVIEH BULLS select quality, 100% grass fed. May/June born, rising 2 yr olds, polled, Red & Black. Private treaty sale off the farm, Sylvan Lake, AB., delivery available. View online: dayspringcattle.com For catalogues or info. contact Marilyn & Dan Nielsen at: SHORTHORN BULLS FOR SALE: Coming 2 403-887-4971 or Adam Nielsen at: year olds, raised on high forage diet. Outcross genetics selected for maternal 403-588-9281. info@dayspringcattle.com strength, longevity & performance. Delivery PURE BRED BULLS: Rocky Top Gelbvieh is available, for more info and pics/videos: offering 15 yearling and 5 two year old 705-348-1022, Gore Bay, ON. Email: registered bulls. Red & Black available w/ nickolas@uoguelph.ca BW categories from 76 lbs. to 114 lbs. Semen tested, delivery available. Please call: 403-350-5791, Bashaw, AB. Email: rockytopgelbvieh@hotmail.com EHR SIMMENTALS is selling FB and Fleckvieh influence bulls and open heifers in the Tri-N Charolais & Guests MultiBreed Bull Sale, Saturday, March 31st, TWO YEAR OLD BULLS: Easy calvers, fed Heartland Livestock, Virden, MB. Also sellfor service not for show. Polled Herefords ing Charolais, Black & Red Angus bulls and since 1950, Erwin Lehmann, Rosthern, SK. heifers. Online catalogue: bylivestock.com 306-232-4712. or call Blaine Ehr, 306-575-9601.

WELSH BLACK- The Brood Cow Advantage. Check www.canadianwelshblackcattle.com Canadian Welsh Black Soc. 403-442-4372. WELSH BLACK POLLED yearling bulls, black and red. A few 2 yr old bulls, yearling heifers, black and red. Call Scott Farms, 403-854-2135, Hanna, AB.

130 RED & BLACK ANGUS cross cow/calf pairs, 90 are first calvers & remainder are third & fourth calvers, pickup May 15th, $3000/pair. 780-679-8935, Viking, AB. 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 a fortune for these heifers, just a premium over market. Phone Blaine 306-621-9751 or Steve 306-621-2522, Yorkton, SK.

NORTHFORK- INDUSTRY LEADER for over 15 years, is looking for Elk. “If you have them, we want them.” Make your final call with Northfork for pricing! Guaranteed prompt payment! 514-643-4447, Winnipeg, MB.

RANCH FOR SALE: 160 acres with buildings in the foothills. 403-652-0644, Nanton, AB. wmlongson@hotmail.com

BOB PETER 25 HESSTON Bale Shredder, $3500 OBO. 780-853-2642, Vermilion, AB. HAYBUSTER BALE PROCESSOR; NH 116 haybine; NH 660 round baler; NH 518 manure spreader; IH 4000 SP 20’ swather with PU reel; Schaffer trailer type post pounder; Farm King electric roller mill; Portable calf shelters; Round bale feeders; Corral panels & gates. 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 Facebook. More info. 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815 Mack Auction Co. PL 311962.

GREAT PYRENEES PUPS born to working parents. Vet checked, shots up to date, $400/each. Please call 403-308-4781 or Email: heathernelsonfarm@gmail.com BORDER COLLIE PUPS, ready to go March 22. Parents are great working dogs, $250. 306-542-8435, Kamsack, SK.

2 QUARTERS OF LAND in RM Grayson, SK. NW-29-21-05-W2, NE-30-21-05-W2, $350,000. Email:kaa.mpmiller@gmail.com 1/2 SECTION in the RM of Bratt’s Lake #129 for sale: South of Gray, SK. Land location is SW and NW 36-13-19 W2. Contact Sandy Krenning 780-672-9500. WILDERNESS FISHING RESORT at East Trout Lake: Corporate/private rec site retirement sale, 26 years. Lodge, six cabins, 300’ water, boats, canoes, quad, Dodge 3500, and numerous extras. Reduced: $499,000. Call 306-283-4224. R.M. OF SPALDING No. 368, SW 16-39-17 W2. For more information, please call 204-761-9647.

BLUE HEALER PUPPIES, ready to go after March 18th, $200. For more info call 204-376-2233, 204-641-0660, Arborg, MB. MORRIS 1400 hay hiker; NH 660 round Email: ktambros@mymts.net baler; JD 336 square baler; NH 357 mix mill; Bale King Vortex 880 bale processor; NH side delivery hay rake; Linden trailer type post pounder; Trailrite 16’ tandem axle bumper pull stock trailer; Hydraulic push bale trailer; Gehl 2270 14’ haybine; Hi-Hog squeeze chute; Hi-Hog palpation cage; 30’ free standing corral panels; Quantity of gates and panels; Round bale feeders; Poly grain troughs; Cattle oilers. 3M Farms Ltd. Farm Equipment Auction Saturday April 7, 2018. Ceylon, SK. Visit: The ag-only listings service PRINT | MOBILE | ONLINE www.mackauctioncompany.com for sale that combines the unmatched bill & photos. Join us on Facebook! More info. 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815, inventory and massive reach Mack Auction Co. PL 311962.

20 OPEN, DEHORNED yearling Hereford WANTED Commercial Simmental cows 18 SIMMENTAL & Simmental Red Angus WANTED: NH 359 MIX MILL, must be in heifers. 306-743-5105, Langenburg, SK. The original Red & White, no Angus cross. cross open heifers, 800 - 900 lbs., $1500. good to excellent condition. Please call www.vcherefordfarm.com Call 306-734-2970, Chamberlain, SK. 306-762-4723, Odessa, SK. 306-331-8305, Lipton, SK.

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RANCH LAND: 339 ac. in the R.M. of Fertile 2012 ZINGER 260BH, 1 slide, air condiBelt #183, NE-22-19-02-W2, 160 ac., 90 tioning, excellent condition, $19,500. field crop production, 70 wetlands, 306-567-8614, Davidson, SK. $120,000; NW-23-19-02-W2, 160 ac., 105 field crop production, 55 wetlands, $120,000. Take both for $220,000. 1/2 mile north is 19.31 ac. (acreage) for $45,000, your choice or all for $265,000. More info: MLS® SK 720491. Please call: FARMLAND BY TENDER: RM of Star 306-421-7446, Esterhazy or Stockholm, SK. City No. 428. Sealed tenders addressed Email: rico.thievin@gmail.com to Raymond and Irene Habberfield, 1148 Knox Place, Prince Albert, SK, S6V 2T9 for the purchase of the property described below will be received until 5:00 PM April 6th, 2018. SW 28-44-17 W2, 4 1/2 QUARTERS- BIRTLE, MB: 706 toapprox. 140 cultivated acres in RM of Star tal acres. Mixed farm. 3000 sq.ft. dwelling, City No. 428. The property will be sold free 5 bdrm, 3 bath. 30x215 pole shed. 2nd and clear of any encumbrances, the pur- yardsite, 2 - 32x55 pole sheds, 40x60 machaser is responsible for 2018 taxes. Tend- chine shed. Grain storage. Gravel pit. 2 ers must specify purchase price offered wells. Karen Goraluk, Salesperson, and any conditions attaching to the ten- 204-773-6797, NorthStar Insurance & Real der. Bidders must rely on their own re- Estate, north-star.ca MLS#1729624 search of the property to determine acreage condition, improvements and as- 142 ACRES IN & overlooking beautiful 2001 DISCOVERY, Frieghtliner chassis, sessment. Each bid shall be accompanied Assiniboine Valley- Binscarth, MB: 38’, 2 slides, loaded, immaculate condiby a solicitor’s trust cheque or certified 3090 sq.ft. home. 2 car garage. 50x80 in- tion, stored inside, $65,000. Call cheque in the amount of 10% of the bid sulated shop/in-floor heat, built in 2006. 403-928-3218, Fort Assiniboine, AB. made payable to Raymond and Irene Hab- 400 amp, single phase power. 28x80 insuberfield. If the bid is unsuccessful the lated shop. 40x60 storage. Close to mines REDUCED! 2017 Heartland Cyclone CY cheque shall be returned to the bidder. at Esterhazy. Karen Goraluk, Salesperson, 4200, was $119,396, now $99,300. Stk# Within 30 days of the acceptance of the 204-773-6797, NorthStar Insurance & Real 51638. 306-882-6978, Rosetown, SK. Visit our website: www.mainlinervandmarine.ca bid, the successful bidder shall provide the Estate, north-star.ca MLS#1726260 balance of the purchase price or an unconHEARTLAND LANDMARK 365 LM, reditional and unequivocal letter of commit- 3 QUARTERS w/YARDSITE: 477 acres in a 2016 $123,647, The King’s price $89,900. ment from a recognized financial institu- block. Mixed farm, 300 arable acres. tial 306-882-6978, Rosetown, SK. Visit our tion to the mortgagee to finance within 15 Fenced and cross fenced, 2 shallow wells., website at: www.mainlinervandmarine.ca days of the confirmation of sale, the suc- 40’x60’ machine shed, 34’x44’ pole shed, cessful bidder’s purchase of the land for barn, corrals, hay fence. 24’x32’ bungalow, the price stated in the bid. If the success- w/double attached garage. Located beside ful bidder does not complete the purchase the Riding Mtn. National Park. Contact on the terms and within the time speci- Karen Goraluk-Salesperson, 204-773-6797. $4000 IN SAVINGS! 2016 Yamaha RS fied, the deposit will be forfeited. The NorthStar Insurance & Real Estate. MLS Venture, silver. The King’s price $9500. highest or any tender will not necessarily ®1800563. www.north-star.ca Stk#48227. 306-882-6978, Rosetown, SK. be accepted. Current Renter of the 140 Visit online: www.mainlinervandmarine.ca acres cultivated land has right to refuse to 2016 YAMAHA PHAZER X-TX, blue. Retail successful bidder. For further information, please email maureenkugler@gmail.com WANTED TO RENT pasture in AB or SK. For price $10,299, The King’s price $8500. Stk#48222. 306-882-6978, Rosetown, SK. EXTREMELY BEAUTIFUL 160 acres, NW min. 40 or max. 150 pairs. Prefer super- Visit online: www.mainlinervandmarine.ca of Meadow Lake, near SW side of Beaver vised. 403-634-1642. gcaillia@telus.net River. Totally organic. Could be recreation 2008 BEARCAT, 570 fan cooled, 20x156” or farmland. Natural spring water, fenced WANTED: PASTURE FOR 60 - 90 track, 800 miles, nice shape, $5000. Call cow/calf pairs for summer 2018. & treed around, no rocks, $154,000. RM Rick, 306-734-7721, Craik, SK. 780-753-8650, Provost, AB. 588, NW-31-18-60-W3. Call 306-304-8177 Round up the cash! Advertise your unwanted QUARTER SECTION #1: SW-04-18-11 MULCHING- TREES, BRUSH, Stumps. equipment in the Alberta Farmer Express W2, RM of Indian Head #156; FVA Call today 306-933-2950. Visit us at: classifieds. 219,000. 2017 crop - 140 acres (Green www.maverickconstruction.ca peas 65 acres & Nexera canola 75 acres). 2017 taxes $1078.02; Quarter Section 6 QUARTERS OF pasture & hay land in one #2: NW-04-18-11 W2, RM of Indian Head block, lots of water, w/wo buildings, in RM SAWMILLS from only $4397 - Make #156; FVA 248,800. 2017 crop - 160 of 338 near Quill Lake, SK. 306-383-2368. Money and Save Money with your own Acres Nexera Canola. 2017 Taxes bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In $1224.72. Briercrest Farms Farm Equipstock, ready to ship. Free info. and DVD: ment Auction, Saturday April 14th, 2018, or call Sintaluta, SK. For sale bill & photos visit: DWEIN TRASK REALTY INC. 10 ac., www.NorwoodSawmills.com/168 www.mackauctioncompany.com Info at acreage, 2 miles W of Conquest, 1560 1-800-567-0404. 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815, Mack sq.ft., top end bungalow. Priced under reAuction Co. PL 311962. Join us on FB! placment value, $569,900. Call Dwein 306-221-1035, MLS#SK709771. FARM CHEMICAL/ SEED COMPLAINTS We specialize in agricultural complaints of any nature: Crop ins. appeals; Spray drift; Chemical failure; Residual herbicide; Custom operator issues; Equip. malfunction. Back-Track Investigations 1-866-882-4779 for assistance w/compensation, P.Ag. on staff, www.backtrackcanada.com

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 with quality water, small barn, water bowl & cattle shed, c/w 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. More info. 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815 Mack Auction Co. PL 311962. 1 QUARTER SECTION farmland in the RM of Mount Pleasant (SW-35-01-34-W1). 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. THE RM OF MARQUIS No. 191 is offering for sale by tender the following property: PT SE 16-19-27-W2. Tenders must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked “Property Tender” addressed to: RM of Marquis No. 191, Box 40, Marquis, SK., S0H 2X0. Tenders must be received by 3:00PM on April 9th, 2018. A certified cheque to the municipality for 5% of the amount of the tender must accompany the tender. Highest, or any tender, not necessarily accepted. Successful bidder will have 30 days to provide the balance of cash to complete the purchase. ZERR LAND FOR SALE by tender: RM #45 Mankota, SK. 3 parcels: NW 19-05-09 W3; SW 30-05-09 W3; and SE 30-05-09 W3. Send tenders to Darcy & Margo Zerr, Box 313, Mankota, SK, S0H 2W0. For all inquiries phone 306-640-7344. A cheque for 5% of the bid must accompany the tender. Tenders close Thursday April 12th, 2018.

GRAIN LAND TO RENT, 35 mile radius of Rouleau, SK. Call 306-776-2600 or email: kraussacres@sasktel.net CAN-WORLD FINANCIAL. Needing a farm loan, for land, machinery, crop inputs for the season? We can finance it all! Good credit or bad credit. We also have great leasing programs, excellent competitive rates. Call 1-306-535-2512 or visit us online at: www.canworldfinance.com RM 342 COLONSAY, SK, for sale by tender: NW 04-34-28-W2, PT SW 04-34-28-W2 & SE 05-34-28-W2; Also RM 312 Morris, SK., PT NW 33-33-28-W2. Will sell altogether or in different parcels. Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Tenders close April 12th, 2018. Submit tenders to: farmlands.sask@gmail.com 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. LAKEFRONT ACREAGE: 113.7 acres, custom built home, 3 bedroom/3 baths. $975,000 OBO. Please call 306-441-2163, Meota, SK. www.dreamrealtysk.com

ONTARIO SHEEP FARM: 160 acres, 50 kms. west of North Bay. Livestock shed, heated lambing barn, run in barn, shop, kiln/greenhouse, bank barn, storage shed, two houses. Capacity for 1000+ sheep. Extensive list of assets including ewes, turnkey operation. $1,475,000. Philip Chabot, broker 519-495-7117. Sutton Group-Select Realty Inc., brokerage www.justfarms.ca

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CERT. & REG. CDC Precision; AAC Spitfire. High germ. & 0% F.G., Fast Seed Farm Ltd., 306-463-3626, Kindersley, SK. AAC SPITFIRE, TRANSCEND, top quality. Wiens Seed Farm 306-377-2002, Herschel, SK. CERTIFIED TRANSCEND, very good quality. Call 306-843-2934, Wilkie, SK. www.herle.ca MAXIMIZE ON YIELD w/Cert. CDC PRECISION, CDC ALLOY, AAC SPITFIRE. Proven variety - Transcend. All exc. germ, 0% fus. gram. Printz Family Seeds, Gravelbourg SK, 306-648-3511, 306-380-7769.

EXCELLENT QUALITY CERTIFIED #1 CS Camden, Summit, CDC Minstrel, CDC Ruffian, CDC Orrin. Frederick Seeds, 306-287-3977, Watson, SK.

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CERTIFIED #1: C.S. Camden. Lung Seeds Ltd. 306-368-2414, Lake Lenore, SK. CERTIFIED CDC BALER, forage oat for sale, call Dennis at 306-231-7475, Humboldt, SK. CERTIFIED #1 AC MORGAN, 0% gram. fus., vigor 98%, 99% germ. Lepp’s Seeds Ltd. 306-254-4243, Hepburn, SK. CERTIFIED #1 CDC Ruffian, AC Leggett & CDC Orrin. Fenton Seeds, 306-873-5438, Tisdale, SK. CERT. CDC RUFFIAN, CDC Minstrel, AC CERT. #1 CDC Austenson. Nutrient densi- Morgan. Van Burck Seeds, Star City, SK fied for enhanced emergence and yield. 306-863-4377. www.vanburckseeds.ca 403-633-9999, www.fabianseedfarms.com CERTIFIED #1 AC Morgan. Rempel Seeds, 306-862-3573 or 306-862-7401, NiFOUNDATION, REGISTERED & CERTIFIED, Phone Amisk, Gadsby, CDC Cowboy & Maverick, 0 pawin, SK. fusarium, 780-405-8089, Tofield, AB. CERTIFIED Camden, Morgan, Baler and Haymaker. Trawin Seeds, 306-752-4060, CERTIFIED CDC MAVERICK. Hickseeds Melfort, SK. www.trawinseeds.ca 306-354-7998 (Barry) or 306-229-9517 CERTIFIED #1, high germ: CS Camden, (Dale), Mossbank, SK. CDC Ruffian, CDC Morrison. Seed Source, AC METCALFE, CDC COPELAND, CDC Archerwill, SK., 306-323-4402. POLAR STAR, top quality. Wiens Seed Farm 306-377-2002, Herschel, SK.

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CERT. #1 AAC Brandon, Unity VB, Vesper VB, Shaw VB, Carberry and Waskada, germ 97-99%, 0% fus., 91-99% vigor. Lepp’s Seeds Ltd. 306-254-4243, Hepburn, SK. CERTIFIED CDC GLAS. Nutrient densified CERTIFIED # 1 AAC Jatharia VB wheat, for enhanced emergence and yield. new. Midge tolerant. Shewchuk Seeds, 403-633-9999, www.fabianseedfarms.com 306-290-7816, Blaine Lake, SK. CERTIFIED #1: CDC Glas & CDC Bethune. Cert. CDC LANDMARK VB: high yielding, Call Lung Seeds Ltd. 306-368-2414, Lake midge resistance, semi-dwarf, 99% germ., Lenore, SK. 0% disease. Printz Family Seeds, Gravel- CERTIFIED # 1 CDC GLAS - The variety to bourg, SK., 306-648-3511, 306-380-7769. grow! Top yield, excellent lodging resisCERTIFIED CDC Landmark VB; CDC Plen- tance. 306-290-7816, Blaine Lake, SK. tiful; CDC Utmost VB. Craswell Seeds Ltd., CERT. #1 BETHUNE, 98% germ., 95% vigStrasbourg, SK., 306-725-3236. or. Sandercock Seed Farm, Balcarres SK., 306-334-2958. CERTIFIED #1 CARBERRY, Ennis Seeds, 306-429-2793, Glenavon, SK. CERTIFIED #1 CDC Sorrel, AAC Bravo. Fenton Seeds, 306-873-5438, Tisdale, SK. CERTIFIED #1 AAC Brandon: 99% germ., 99% vigor, 38.58 TKW. Sandercock Seed CERTIFIED CDC SORREL. Van Burck Farm, 306-334-2958, Balcarres, SK. Seeds, 306-863-4377, Star City, SK. www.vanburckseeds.ca CERTIFIED #1 CDC Landmark VB, CDC Plentiful, Cardale, Elgin ND, Goodeve VB, CERTIFIED GLAS and CDC Sorrel flax. Fenton Seeds, 306-873-5438, Tisdale, SK. Trawin Seeds, 306-752-4060, Melfort, SK. www.trawinseeds.ca CERTIFIED CARDALE, AAC Redwater, CDC Utmost VB, CDC Landmark VB, Pasteur. CERTIFIED CDC SORREL, high germ., large Van Burck Seeds, 306-863-4377, Star seed. Call 306-642-8666, Limerick, SK. City, SK. www.vanburckseeds.ca Email: breisner@sasktel.net REG. & CERT. #1 AAC Brandon; Cert. #1 AC Shaw VB. Rempel Seeds, Nipawin, SK. CERTIFIED CDC GLAS, $16/bu., test results available, delivery available. 403-634-1643, 306-862-3573 or 306-862-7401. Enchant, AB. admin@cailliaufarms.ca CERTIFIED CDC Landmark, AAC Cameron, www.cailliaufarms.ca Jatharia, Brandon CWRS wheat. Contact Trawin Seeds, 306-752-4060, Melfort, SK. www.trawinseeds.ca

CERT. # 1, high germ: CDC Landmark VB, CERT. AAC SPITFIRE, excellent germ & AAC Cameron VB, AAC Jatharia VB, CDC vigour, 0% fus gram. Myles 306-648-8337, Utmost VB, AAC Brandon. Seed Source Gravelbourg, SK., www.foxfamilyfarm.ca Archerwill, SK. 306-323-4402. FDN., REG. & CERT. CDC Alloy and Reg. & CERTIFIED AAC BRANDON, AAC Jatharia. Cert. Transcend. Call Craswell Seeds Ltd., Call Grant, 306-746-7336, 306-524-4339, Strasbourg, SK., 306-725-3236. 306-746-8070, Semans, SK. CERTIFIED AAC SPITFIRE, CDC Precision, CERT.#1 SHAW-AC DOMAIN, 97% germ., CDC Alloy and Transcend. Excellent quality. Vesper-Waskada, both are midge tolerant; Please call 306-642-8666, Limerick, SK. Andrew 306-742-4682, Calder, SK. Email: breisner@sasktel.net CERTIFIED AAC JATHARIA, CDC Utmost, AAC W1876. breisner@sasktel.net Reisner Seed Farm, 306-642-8666, Limerick, SK. FOUNDATION, REGISTERED & CERTIFIED AC Morgan, CDC Haymaker & Murphy, 0 REGISTERED CARBERRY HARD Red Spring Wheat, $10.75/bu., 1000 Kernel Weight = fusarium. 780-405-8089, Tofield, AB. 42.14, 98% germ., 0 fus., test results availCERTIFIED CDC HAYMAKER. Hickseeds able, delivery available. 403-634-1643, 306-354-7998 (Barry) or 306-229-9517 Enchant, AB. admin@cailliaufarms.ca (Dale), Mossbank, SK. www.cailliaufarms.ca CDC NORSEMAN & CDC BOYER, CERTIFIED #1, 99% germ. Stoll’s Seed Barn Ltd., 306-493-7409, Delisle, SK.

2010 YAMAHA FX Nitro snow machine, with 8895 kms.; Polaris Sportsman 500 quad; JD CX Gator; Gravely 60” zero turn mower; New Holland G4020 zero turn mower; Larsen 16’ boat and Mercury 350 inboard motor; 2 place snow machine trailer. Tebbutt Farm Equipment Auction, Monday April 23, 2018. Whitewood, SK. Visit: www.mackauctioncompany.com for sale bill and photos. Join us on Facebook! 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815, Mack Auction Co. PL 311962.

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CERTIFIED #1: SNOWBIRD. Call Lung Seeds Ltd. 306-368-2414, Lake Lenore, SK. CERT. NSC StarCity, NSC Leroy Soybeans. Van Burck Seeds, Star City, SK. 306-863-4377. www.vanburckseeds.ca CERTIFIED Snowbird fababeans & Amarillo Peas. Call Trawin Seeds, 306-752-4060, Melfort, SK. www.trawinseeds.ca CERTIFIED CDC Blackstrap, earliest black bean, direct harvest, high yield, excellent disease pkg.; CDC Super Jet & CDC Jet also available. Martens Charolais & Seed, 204-534-8370, Boissevain, MB.

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CERT. CDC PROCLAIM CL Reds, high germ. & 0% disease. Fast Seed Farm Ltd., 306-463-3626, Kindersley, SK. CDC IMPULSE, CDC PROCLAIM, CDC MAXIM(small reds), top quality. Wiens Seed Farm 306-377-2002, Herschel, SK. CERT. CDC IMPULSE Clearfield red lentil, best in it’s class. 306-843-2934, Wilkie, SK. www.herle.ca CDC PROCLAIM CL, new Red. 100% germ., 0% ascochyta. Nakonechny Seeds, 306-932-4409, Ruthilda, SK.

2016 CAMPION ALLANTE 595i BR, with TOP QUALITY CERT. #1 CDC Copeland, Mercruiser 4.5L, $55,500, stock #49063. AC Metcalfe, Newdale. Frederick Seeds, Rosetown, SK. 306-882-6978 or website: 306-287-3977, Watson, SK. www.mainlinervandmarine.ca CERTIFIED #1 METCALF. Pratchler Farm, 306-682-3317 or SAVE $39,001! 2016 Campion SV3 with Seeds Indmar 5.7L 360 HP, $89,900. Stk#51360. 306-231-5145, Muenster, SK. 306-882-6978, Rosetown, SK. Website: CERTIFIED #1: CDC COPELAND, AC Metwww.mainlinervandmarine.ca calfe, CDC Polarstar, AAC Connect, CDC THE 4’ X 6’ SIZE Pontoon is a sealed one- Fraser. Lung Seeds Ltd. 306-368-2414, piece construction with molded edges for Lake Lenore, SK. framework mounting. Call 1-800-383-2228 CERTIFIED #1 CDC Austenson, Ennis or www.hold-onindustries.com Seeds, 306-429-2793, Glenavon, SK. VISIT HOLD-ON INDUSTRIES for all of you docking needs. Call 1-800-383-2228 CERT. #1 Copeland: 94% germ., 95% vigor, 48.3 TKW, 100% Copeland. Sandercock or www.hold-onindustries.com Seed Farm, 306-334-2958, Balcarres, SK. THE 4◊8 QUICK Connect floating docks is CERTIFIED #1 Metcalf(2R) & Legacy(6R). a simple & inexpensive solution for your Fenton Seeds, 306-873-5438, Tisdale, SK. dock requirements. Call 1-800-383-2228 or www.hold-onindustries.com CERTIFIED AC Metcalfe, AC Newdale, CDC Copeland, Legacy, CDC Austenson, CDC THE HOLD-ON 3’ x 8’ Quick Connect Ramp Maverick, CDC McGwire. Van Burck is maintenance free, environmentally Seeds, Star City, SK 306-863-4377. friendly. Please call 1-800-383-2228 or www.vanburckseeds.ca www.hold-onindustries.com CERTIFIED #1 AC Metcalf. Rempel Seeds, THE FOUR WAY Quick Connect section al- Phone 306-862-3573 or 306-862-7401, Nilows for left, right and straight transition pawin, SK. of your deck. Call 1-800-383-2228 or www.hold-onindustries.com CERTIFIED CDC Austenson & Maverick feed barley. Trawin Seeds, 306-752-4060, Melfort, SK. www.trawinseeds.ca

CERT. SUNRAY TRITICALE. Nutrient densified for enhanced emergence and yield. 403-633-9999, www.fabianseedfarms.com

AAC JATHARIA VB, certified #1, 99% germ. Stoll’s Seed Barn Ltd., 306-493-7409, Delisle, SK.

CERTIFIED CDC Copeland & AC Metcalf. HEARTLAND GATEWAY, 2017, 3211 CC Call Trawin Seeds, 306-752-4060, Melfort, 5th wheel, front bedroom, Stk# 56279, SK. www.trawinseeds.ca $66,100. 306-882-6978, Rosetown, SK. Visit online: www.mainlinervandmarine.ca CERTIFIED # 1, high germ: AC Metcalfe, CDC Copeland. Seed Source, Archerwill, 2017 HEARTLAND RESORT 341FK destina- SK., 306-323-4402. tion trailer, $52,568, Stk#54872. Call 306-882-6978, Rosetown, SK. Visit our AC METCALFE CERTIFIED #1, 99% germ., website at: www.mainlinervandmarine.ca 96% vigor, $8.25/bu., Olynick Brothers Seeds, 306-338-8078, Quill Lake, SK. ICE FISHING HUT SALE. Reg. $2200, sale $1695. While supplies last. Call REG., CERTIFIED #1 CDC Austenson, 99% 306-253-4343, toll free 1-800-383-2228. germ., AC Metcalfe , 99% germ., CDC Kindersley. Andrew 306-742-4682, Calder, SK. www.hold-onindustries.com

GREEN PEAS, yellow pea prices down, try new green pea varieties! CDC Limerick, CDC Greenwater & CDC Spruce. Select, Fdn., Reg. and Cert. Ask about CDC Forest. Gregoire Seed Farms Ltd, North Battleford, SK., cell 306-441-7851 or 306-445-5516. gregfarms@sasktel.net

NEW CERTIFIED CDC LANDMARK VB; AC Andrew soft white, very good quality. 306-843-2934, Wilkie, SK. www.herle.ca

LABREQUE SEED FARMS has certified CDC Amarillo yellow peas; and Cert. CDC Impulse lentils. 306-222-5757, Saskatoon, SK

EXCELLENT QUALITY CERTIFIED #1: AC Andrew, SY Rowyn, Faller, Penhold & AAC Sadash. Call Frederick Seeds, 306-287-3977, Watson, SK.

CERTIFIED AAC ARDILL yellow peas. Call Hickseeds 306-354-7998 (Barry) or 306-229-9517 (Dale), Mossbank, SK.

NEW AAC DELIGHT, beardless spring. Nutrient densified for emergence & yield. 403-633-9999, www.fabianseedfarms.com CERT. BOBCAT BEARDLESS fall triticale, excellent for cover crop. Nutrient densified for enhanced emergence and yield. 403-633-9999, www.fabianseedfarms.com

SELECT CDC GO seed, hand picked from breeder seed. Contact: mastinseed.com Call or text 403-994-2609, Olds, AB.

CERT. CDC PROCLAIM CL Red, high yielding, exc. quality. Myles 306-648-8337, TOP QUALITY CERTIFIED alfalfa and grass Gravelbourg, SK. www.foxfamilyfarm.ca seed. Call Gary or Janice Waterhouse CERT. #1 CDC IMPULSE CL red lentil. 306-874-5684, Naicam, SK. Highest yielding Clearfield red lentil. Call or 306-861-5679. Hansen CERT. ALFALFA and GRASSES. Elie, MB. 306-465-2525 Free delivery. Dyck Forages & Grasses Ltd. Seeds, Yellow Grass SK. jsh2@sasktel.net 1-888-204-1000 www.dyckseeds.com CERTIFIED CDC Impulse CL; CDC Maxim CL; and CDC Redcliff. Craswell Seeds Ltd., CERTIFIED ALGONQUIN ALFALFA Seed and Strasbourg, SK., 306-725-3236. grass blends, $2.50/lb, bulk discounts, all blends available, delivery available. Please CERTIFIED #1 CDC Impala (small red) call 403-634-1643, www.cailliaufarms.ca Clearfield. Fenton Seeds, 306-873-5438, Tisdale, SK. admin@cailliaufarms.ca Enchant, AB.

REG./CERT. AAC BRANDON. Nutrient densified for enhanced emergence and yield. TOP YIELDING CANOLA from Canterra 403-633-9999, www.fabianseedfarms.com Seeds. Check out yields in the seed guide REGISTERED & CERTIFIED, AC Shaw VB, 0 and purchase from Lung Seeds Ltd. fusarium. 780-405-8089, Tofield, AB. 306-368-2414, Lake Lenore, SK. LABRECQUE SEED FARMS has Certified HYBRID AND OPEN-POLLINATED canola AAC Jatharia VB HRSW. Call Roger at varieties. Certified #1 Synergy (Polish), 306-222-5757, 306-258-4555, Saskatoon. Dekalb & Rugby. Phone Fenton Seeds, 306-873-5438, Tisdale, SK. CDC LANDMARK VB, AAC BRANDON, AAC PREVAIL VB, top quality. Wiens Seed Farm 306-377-2002, Herschel, SK.

EXCELLENT QUALITY Cert. #1, CWRS: CDC Landmark VB, AAC Viewfield, AAC Brandon, AAC Cameron VB, AAC Elie, Cardale, CDC Utmost VB, AAC Connery & AAC Redberry. Frederick Seeds, 306-287-3977, Watson, SK.

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CERTIFIED CDC MARBLE, dark speckled; Certified CDC 4371-4, red. Call Grant, Semans, SK. 306-746-7336, 306-524-4339, 306-746-8070. CERTIFIED CDC GREENSTAR, CDC Impulse. Please call 306-642-8666, Limerick, SK. Email: breisner@sasktel.net

FDN. & CERT. CDC Spectrum; CDC Amarillo. High germ. & 0% disease. Fast Seed Farm Ltd., 306-463-3626, Kindersley, SK. ABARTH, CDC SPECTRUM, AAC Carver certified yellow peas, very good quality. 306-843-2934, Wilkie, SK. www.herle.ca

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COMMON CERTIFIED ORGANIC Alfalfa (tap rooted), common cert. organic Red and common cert. organic Alsike Clover, 50 lb. bags. 306-382-1299, Saskatoon, SK.

NEW VERY EARLY YELLOW PEA

GROWER DIRECT. Smooth Brome $2.50/lb., Meadow Brome $4.00/lb., Alfalfa $2.50/lb., Timothy, Cicer Milkvetch, Clovers, custom blends available. Delivery available. 306-342-4290 or 306-342-7688, Glaslyn, SK. Siklenka Seeds

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ALFALFA: TAPROOT, COMMON #1, 3 variety blend, 96-98% germ. 25 kg bags or CDC AMARILLO, CDC INCA, certified 1000 kg minibulks. Call Reg Greve #1, excellent quality! Nakonechny 306-528-4610, Lanigan, SK. Seeds, 306-932-4409, Ruthilda, SK. BROME, TIMOTHY, Red Prozo CERTIFIED #1: CDC Limerick. Lung Seeds ALFALFA, and Crown Millet. Cleaned and bagged. Ltd. 306-368-2414, Lake Lenore, SK. Phone 204-685-2376, Austin, MB. CERTIFIED #1 CDC Spectrum, CDC Acer (Maple), CDC Amarillo and CDC Meadow. Fenton Seeds, 306-873-5438, Tisdale, SK.

CERTIFIED CDC AMARILLO. Van Burck Seeds, Star City, SK. 306-863-4377. www.vanburckseeds.ca

REGISTERED & CERTIFIED yellow pea LOOKING FOR OLD and new crop soybeans seed, CDC Amarillo. 306-642-8666, Limer- FOB Western Canada. Licence and bonded grain company. Call, email, text Now for ick, SK. Email: breisner@sasktel.net competitive pricing at the farm! Market Place Commodities Ltd, accurate real time marketing. 403-394-1711, 403-315-3930. info@marketplacecommodities.com

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WANTED: OFF-GRADE PULSES, oil seeds LONG LAKE TRUCKING, two units, custom and cereals. All organic cereals and spe- hay hauling. 306-567-7100, Imperial, SK. cialty crops. Prairie Wide Grain, Saskatoon, FIRST CUT GRASS ALFALFA bales, bales in SK., 306-230-8101, 306-716-2297. good shape, can deliver, 306-434-6038, WANTED: FEED BARLEY Buffalo Plains Moosomin, SK. Cattle Company is looking to purchase barley. For pricing and delivery dates, call WANTED: ALFALFA 3x3 and 3x4 bales. Will arrange for pickup at farm/field. Kristen 306-624-2381, Bethune, SK. Phone Chris 204-746-0462, Brunkild, MB. WANTED: FEED GRAIN, barley, wheat, peas, oats and canola. Phone Gary COVER CROPS. HICKSEED LTD., 306-823-4493, Neilburg, SK. Mossbank, SK. Now has on the floor for organic plowdown: Daikon radish LACKAWANNA PRODUCTS CORP. Buy(zero till); Hairy Vetch; Austrian Winter ers and sellers of all types of feed grain peas; Buckwheat; Yellow Blossom sweet and grain by-products. Contact Bill Hajt or Lent at 306-862-2723. clover. Also, green feed blends available. Christopher For all your seed needs call Hickseed Ltd. clent@lpctrade.com bhajt@lpctrade.com Barry 306-354-7998 or Dale 306-229-9517 CLEAN COMMON RED LENTILS, 97% germ., zero disease, 25¢/lb., Daniel Farms, 306-422-8407, St. Louis, SK.

ITCHY HIGHEST YIELDING variety Canary seed, high germ, 30¢/lb. ALFALFAS/ CLOVERS/ GRASSES, hay 306-335-2777, Lemberg, SK. blends and pasture blends. Custom blends no charge. Free delivery. Dyck Forages & Grasses Ltd., Elie, MB, 1-888-204-1000. Visit us at www.dyckseeds.com

CERTIFIED CDC INCA, CDC Greenwater, CDC Mosaic. Call Grant, 306-746-7336, HAY BLENDS AND PASTURE BLENDS, 306-524-4339, 306-746-8070, Semans, SK no charge custom blends. Dyck Forages & APHANOMYCES RESISTANCE Cert. CDC Grasses Ltd., Elie, MB. Free delivery. Blackstrap black bean, early maturity, 1-888-204-1000, www.dyckseeds.com high yield; Cert. & Reg. CDC Greenwater, Cert. CDC Striker Peas. Martens Charolais and Seed, 204-534-8370, Boissevain, MB.

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GLYPHOSATE 1 SOYBEANS: Top yields, delivered. Common #1. Keep your own seed! Call Norcan Seeds, 204-372-6552, 204-739-3519. Fisher Branch, MB.

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WANTED HEATED CANOLA. No broker involved. Sell direct to crushing plant. Cash on delivery or pickup. 306-228-7306 or 306-228-7325, no texts. Unity, SK. WHY NOT KEEP MARKETING SIMPLE? You are selling feed grains. We are buying feed grains. Also buying chickpeas, lentils and golden flax. Fast payment, with prompt pickup, true price discovery. Call Jim Beusekom, Allen Pirness, David Lea, Vera Buziak or Matt Beusekom at Market Place Commodities Ltd., Lethbridge, AB. Phone 1-866-512-1711. Email info@marketplacecommodities.com or

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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, Spruce Home, SK.. 1-800-667-0094. Email: info@vwpltd.com Visit: www.vwpltd.com 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

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ROUND ALFALFA/ALFALFA GRASS solid core greenfeed 5x6 JD hay bales for sale. Call 306-237-4582, Perdue, SK.

HAY FOR SALE: Various grades, tests available. Call 403-633-8835. Tilley, AB. LARGE ROUND ALFALFA brome mixed hay. COMMON GOLD FLAX seed, yellow flax. VAN RAAY PASKAL Farms in Iron Springs Call 306-764-6372, Prince Albert, SK. Germination 99%, vigor 86%, bushel weight area is looking for Feed Barley. Put more NEW HAY FOR SALE; Round bale picking 56 lbs., $25/bu. Pickup, 306-730-8375, $$$ in your pocket and sell direct to us and hauling, small or large loads. Travel Melville, SK. biocanlloyd@sasktel.net anywhere. 306-291-9658, Vanscoy, SK. with no brokerage fee. Call 403-330-9147.

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FEED GRAIN WANTED! Also buying light, tough or offgrade grains. “On Farm Pickup” Westcan Feed & Grain, 1-877-250-5252. BUYING SPRING THRASHED CANOLA and grain “On Farm Pickup” Westcan Feed & Grain, 1-877-250-5252. BUYING HEATED/DAMAGED PEAS, FLAX & GRAIN “On Farm Pickup”. Westcan Feed & Grain, 1-877-250-5252.

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. THE BATTLE ALGAE Black tanks offer superior weather resistance for outdoor storage. Please call 1-800-383-2228 or www.hold-onindustries.com THE 75 US GALLON tank is a unique rain water collection tank featuring a moulded in planter. Call 1-800-383-2228 or www.hold-onindustries.com THE 155 US gal. low profile tank is a low profile heavy duty tank suitable for liquids up to 20 lbs per gal. Call 1-800-383-2228 or www.hold-onindustries.com

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REG. & CERTIFIED CDC Calvi (itchless), high yielder. Fast Seed Farm Ltd., 306-463-3626, Kindersley, SK. CERTIFIED #1: CDC Calvi & CDC Cibo. Call Lung Seeds Ltd. 306-368-2414, Lake Lenore, SK. CERT. CANTATE CANARY SEED. Highest yielding available variety. Hansen Seeds, 306-465-2525 or 306-861-5679, Yellow Grass, SK. jsh2@sasktel.net CERTIFIED CDC CALVI. Phone Grant at Greenshields Seeds, 306-746-7336, 306-524-4339, Semans, SK Certified #1 CDC BASTIA canary grass, 93% germ. Itchless, glabrous variety. Call Andrew 306-742-4682, Calder, SK.

CONFECTION SUNFLOWER SEEDS wanted, Scuffed, bird feed & high quality confection. 204-327-6488, Rosetown, MB.

CDC CIBO, CDC CALVI, top quality. Wiens Seed Farm 306-377-2002, Herschel, SK.

COMMON #1 clean seed oats, 0% gram. fus., 95-99% vigor, 99% germ. Lepp’s Seeds Ltd. 306-254-4243, Hepburn, SK. TREATED OAT SEED for sale: Souris and Morgan, treated with Raxil Pro. Call Justin 306-469-0105, Big River, SK.

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TR2 FEED OATS, 42 lbs/bu., $5/bu. picked up at the farm. Phone 306-435-9122, Rocanville, SK. CLEANED MILLING OATS, very high yielding and excellent for lodging. Grown on breaking from certified seed. 306-745-7369, Esterhazy, SK. TRANSITIONAL ORGANIC WHEAT Seed, great for organic farmers. 1900 bu. bin run, tested at germination of 95% and vigor at 86%, vomi less than 0.3 ppm. $9/bu. OBO. Pickup or delivery can be arranged. Call/ text 306-250-5654 for more info. Saskatoon, SK. dale.smith@pro-cert.org

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TOP QUALITY ALFALFA, variety of grasses and custom blends, farmer to farmer. Gary Waterhouse 306-874-5684, Naicam, SK.

BANTRY SEED CLEANING Ltd., Tilley, AB. has Common #1 Alfalfa seed blend. Seed testing certificates available. NEW to 2018 we are now offering a grass pasture blend. Call now to prebook! Derek 403-633-0520 or Hans 403-501-1306.

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The 1875 IS a heavy duty ribbed design upright tank suitable for storage. Please call 1-800-383-2228 or Website: www.hold-onindustries.com The 3400 US GALLON tank is a low profile heavy duty tank suitable for storage or transport of liquids. Call 1-800-383-2228 or www.hold-onindustries.com FERTILIZER STORAGE TANKS - 5000 US gal., $3000; 6000 US gal., $3600. Pick up at factory. Ph 306-253-4343 while supplies last. www.hold-onindustries.com FERTILIZER STORAGE TANKS. 11,000 US gal., $6500 pick up at factory or $7000 free freight to farm. 1-800-383-2228 www.hold-onindustries.com 306-253-4343 THE 1200 US GALLON low profile heavy duty ribbed design tank for storage or transport. Call 1-800-383-2228 or www.hold-onindustries.com

WANTED: SELF MOTIVATED and responsible person for mixed cattle & grain farm. Experience with modern machinery, class 1A license an asset, non-smoker, work well with others, wage is $20/hr. plus bonus on production & dependability. House available, please call 403-575-1964 or 403-575-4183, Consort, AB. FULL-TIME FARM WORKER required immediately for mixed farm near Young, SK. Valid driver’s license necessary. Horseback PTO WATER PUMP, Bau-Man, sizes 6” to riding an asset. Wages depending upon 16” w/capacities of 1,250 to 10,000 GPM. experience. Call Mike 306-259-2296 Lay flat water hose and accessories also 306-946-6970. ldeneiko@xplornet.com available. 306-272-7225 or 306-272-4545, Foam Lake, SK. tymarkusson@sasktel.net SEASONAL EXPERIENCED Farm Worker required for grain farm. Must have farm www.highcapacitywaterpump.com experience and mechanical ability. Duties to include: The operation and maintenance of all types of farm machinery at seeding and harvest; General farm and yard mainPLASMA CUTTER, 8x20 table, vg cond., tenance. Salary depends on experience. Resume with references. 306-365-7305. $25,000. 204-243-2453, High Bluff, MB.

THE 120 US GALLON upright tank dimensions allow for doorway access, ideal for rural waterline. Call 1-800-383-2228 or KORNUM WELL DRILLING, farm, cottage www.hold-onindustries.com and acreage wells, test holes, well rehabilitation, witching. PVC/SS construction, exRound up the cash! Advertise your unwanted pert workmanship and fair pricing. 50% equipment in the Alberta Farmer Express government grant now available. Indian classifieds. Head, SK., 306-541-7210 or 306-695-2061

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

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WANTED: ENERGETIC physically fit couple to operate/maintain our lodge NE of Edmonton, AB. in remote isolated area, from June to September. Responsibilities include but not limited to: Greeting and transporting guests by boat, maintaining lodge, cabins and all associated equipment, including: ATV’s, boats & chainsaws. E-mail resume to: esgc@telusplanet.net 780-594-1254. Must have boaters license. DAVIDSON FARMS in Lougheed, AB. is looking for workers for honey production. June 15th to September 15th. Full time work. 1 years experience would be beneficial, $13.60/hr. Phone Gary 780-888-7050 FARMHAND APRIL 15th - FALL, repeat next year. Mechanically capable, clean license, good work ethic, capable of operating most grain farm equipment, some manual labour, 3-5 yrs. exp., own transportation, $18-$20/hr. Call 306-335-2777 or Fax: 306-335-2773, Abernethy, SK. AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND farm work. Dairy, sheep, crop, beef. 4-12 mths. International Rural Exchange, 306-489-4407. We know that farming is enough of a gamble so if you want to sell it fast place your ad in the Alberta Farmer Express classifieds. It’s a Sure Thing. Call our toll-free number today. We have friendly staff ready to help. 1-800-667-7770.

HELP WANTED Immediate positions available: • CERTIFIED JOURNEYMEN OR APPRENTICE PICKER/ CRANE TRUCK OPERATORS • WINCH TRUCK/TRACTOR DRIVERS • SWAMPERS/LABORERS Job is based out of Provost, AB. Not a camp job! Send resume to:

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OWNER/OPERATORS NEEDED to haul Super B end dumps & hoppers, in BC, AB, SK, & MB. Must have experience. Please Call 403-236-4028. EXPERIENCED CLASS 1 DRIVERS wanted to haul livestock or gravel. Health plan and safety bonuses. Year round work. For more info, call 403-625-4658. TOW TRUCK DRIVER WANTED: Looking for someone, farm raised, hard working & willing to move to Calgary, AB. for a career in towing. 403-287-9612 or 403-543-5443. https://aaatowingandrecovery.com/ PROPANE TRUCK DRIVER WANTED: Stationed full time out of Red Earth, AB. Class 1 license required, accommodations supplied. Call: 780-773-0061. 1A TRUCK DRIVER NEEDED: Minimum 2 yrs flat deck experience hauling ag equipment in US and Canada. Local and long hauls, company benefits, competitive wages. Must have clean abstract and valid passport. 306-776-2349, 306-536-3484.

CARETAKER COUPLE LOOKING for new position in SW Alberta starting June. 403-558-0191, itsmefred224@gmail.com

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