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COURT | WHOSE MONEY?

Court rejects most of CWB class action suit BY BARRY WILSON OTTAWA BUREAU

If a Federal Court judgment holds, a $17 billion class action suit against Ottawa over ending the C WB monopoly would be reduced to a potential claim worth a fraction of that. As CWB supporters consider an appeal, a Federal Court of Canada judge has rejected most of their arguments. A lawyer for Friends of the Canadian Wheat Board said the judgment still leaves open continuation of a legal claim but the stakes would be significantly lower. “I think the judgment leaves open continuation of the case and we could be looking at several hundred millions of dollars in those claims,” Winnipeg lawyer Anders Bruun said in a Dec. 16 interview.

Eli Collins, 4, carries this year’s Christmas tree to the truck with a little help from his father, John, at Mason Family Farm You-Choose Christmas Trees Dec. 15. It’s an annual tradition for the Kenaston, Sask., ranch family to select and cut their own tree. | WILLIAM DEKAY PHOTO

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GRAIN HANDLING | DELIVERY TROUBLES

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They are not only signs of a glutted grain handling system, but also offer proof of the powerlessness of farmers in years of large crops. Gaping basis levels and elevators refusing to even offer prices for some crops are becoming a growing problem across the Prairies. “Farmers are virtually giving away their excess yields just to get them off

the fields so they wouldn’t spoil,” said Starbuck, Man., farmer Ed Rempel, president of the Manitoba Canola Growers Association. “Their bins are full and grain bags are OK only as long as you can keep the wildlife away.” Some farmers are discovering they can’t even get a bad price for crops at their local elevators because some points have stopped posting prices at all. Others are having to swallow awful basis levels that steal profits.

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Even some farmers with delivery contracts have been told they’ll have to delay deliveries until enough rail cars can be found. And those who don’t have delivery contracted might not be able to move their crops until April, advisers say. “They hate to hear it, but you have to play the game that’s in front of you,” said Brennan Turner of FarmLead.com, an online crops marketplace. Jim Beusekom of Market Place

Commodities in Lethbridge echoed that thought. “People say ‘I don’t want to chase the market,’ and that’s generally right, but sometimes you have to chase the market. “We’re getting a lot of calls to our office now (in which) guys are almost in panic mode. They’re really worried. They’ve got wheat and they don’t know what to do with it.” FARMERS FEEL POWERLESS, PAGE 2

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Elevators full | Prices are not available at some elevators and poor basis levels are eating profits

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Farmers feeling powerless Feedgrain sales are among the brighter points of the market, with sales still possible, even if prices are weak. Wheat is the most challenging commodity, many say, with some buyers telling farmers uncontracted grain has little chance of moving before April. “Now you almost can’t deliver if you don’t have a contract,” said John Duvenaud of the Wild Oats Grain Market Advisory. Most analysts tell farmers that grain companies simply don’t want to take in more grain right now and are unable to move it. “A grain company manager I spoke with today said, ‘we’re trying to stop the flow,’ ” said Duvenaud about basis levels. “We have an enormous crop. The entire system is groaning. It’s pushed to the max.”

Rempel said he empathized with grain companies this year because they could make a lot more money if they could get more rail cars. They need to take whatever the market will give them in terms of shipping capacity. “They have to be grateful about whatever cars they receive and they have to look and sound grateful (or they might not receive the cars they have ordered),” said Rempel. The grain companies are generally being open and honest with farmers, communicating the best they can with the crude tools of basis and prices, he said. “They’re dealing with farmers in a very straightforward, forthright manner,” Rempel said.“Farmers aren’t blind. We can see (grain companies) aren’t getting the cars they need.”

Christmas in miniature: The Spectacular Christmas Village is a holiday tradition in Olds, Alta. See page 24. | BARBARA DUCKWORTH PHOTO

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» KILLING CHICKENS: A Dutch

Court rejects most of class action “There certainly are grounds to move ahead. The farmers involved have until late December to appeal the broader judgment.” In the name of four prairie farmers, FCWB launched the class action suit against the federal Conservative government for its 2011 decision to end the single desk. They claimed the government confiscated billions of dollars in farmer assets and future revenues, claiming the CWB as farmer owned. Justice Daniele Tremblay-Lamer, who heard the case in Ottawa several months ago, ruled last week and rejected most of the farmer claims of confiscated property. “It is clear that there has been no transfer of property interest and therefore there can be no confiscation,” she wrote. “The (legislation) does not divest the plaintiffs of property nor does it divest the CWB of its property since the CWB is continued and it continues to own the contingency fund along with its other assets.” She ruled that farmers were never “shareholders in the CWB but rather were entitled to payment under the CWB Act for grain sold through the CWB.” Several times, Tremblay-Lamer argued, “there has been no deprivation of property.” However, she ruled that the government may have deprived farmers of some pool payouts dur ing the 2011-12-transition year and may not have established “a reasonable price for grain remaining unsold after the 2011-12 pool period.” On that basis, she said a limited class action suit should be allowed to

continue. The federal government declared victory. “While the courts continue to strike down these frivolous lawsuits, the fact remains that the overwhelming majority of western grain farmers have embraced marketing freedom and are capitalizing on new economic opportunities that were impossible under the old single desk,” agriculture minister Gerry Ritz said in a statement. Stewart Wells, former National Farmers Union president and chair of the FCWB group, said in a statement that the court ruling was a “mixed message” and an appeal is being considered. “This is one of those times when justice and the law are complete strangers.” Bruun said the $17 billion class action claim was based on high grain prices last year when the suit was filed and the assumption of the value of those prices into the future. He said with prices now dropping, the value would be less. And any challenge of the court ruling would be based on “innovative” concepts of property rights in the law. “There is not a lot of precedent in law for our arguments about property rights and the CWB but the legal definition of property rights is expanding,” he said. “The question is what are the legal rights of producers in that property definition. The notion of Mr. Ritz calling our suit frivolous is not realistic.” He said the judgment opens the door to a continuation of the suit against Ottawa, albeit for smaller stakes.

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outlook for farm prices is marred by questions about world population forecasts. 5 WATER WORRY: Farmers worry they will be ignored in a proposed irrigation project in Saskatchewan. 14 CONSUMER TRENDS: Grocery stores do what they can to convince consumers to spend more money on food. 25 VEAL DIET: European researchers look for ways to change diets in veal calves to improve their health. 30

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poultry processor finds a way to kill birds that it says is more humane. 31 NEGATIVE PERCEPTIONS: Agriculture continues to face the perception that times are tough on the farm. 33 SPUD CONSUMPTION: Potato growers consider a national agency to promote increased consumption. 71 GENERAL STORE: Cromer, Man., may be small, but the booming oil patch allows its general store to thrive. 79

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» CORN PRICES: Falling demand spells

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together to create homespun crafts. ON THE FARM: An Alberta family went looking for more space 15 years ago.

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» AUTO CALIBRATION: Seed Master says it has improved seeder calibration.

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» RACTOPAMINE: Alberta and B.C. hog producers stop using ractopamine.

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» FNA EYES U.S.: Farmers of North America

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CHRISTMAS | CHOOSING A TREE

Real Christmas trees called ‘greener’ choice Many trees come from British Columbia | Providing plenty of water is essential to proper care BY BARB GLEN LETHBRIDGE BUREAU

Toso Bozic takes a ribbing from friends who visit his home during the holiday season. As they gather around the family Christmas tree, comments are inevitable. The woodlot specialist with Alberta Agriculture has an artificial tree. “I don’t have a real Christmas tree. I have a plastic one,” said Bozic, readily admitting his surprising choice. “The reason is my wife. With me, I would always get a real Christmas tree. But I’ve been married now for 20 years and I’ve learned a few things. I always make a joke, do I want to be right or do I want to be happy?” Family allergies and the mess sometimes created by real trees resulted in Bozic’s choice — or rather, that of his wife — but if those weren’t issues, he’d have a balsam fir in the living room every year. “It has an incredible smell. And also the difference in the needles, they are very soft and smooth. The balsam fir to me is probably the best.” Tree farmer Tim Loewen of Pine Meadows Tree Farm in Chilliwack, B.C., chooses trees based on the criteria of most farmers — it has to reflect good breeding. “I think I pick different trees than my family does,” Loewen said. “Because I’m out there growing them and seeing them, I try to pick a structurally perfect tree that shows good genetics.” Canada harvests 2.5 million Christmas trees a year from the 82,700 acres planted for the purpose, according to the Canadian Christmas Tree Growers Association. Loewen has 135 acres of trees, though that includes all kinds of conifers, deciduous trees and shrubs for the other part of his business. Sales of both wholesale and retail Christmas trees had been “about average” as of Dec. 16, and wholesale demand came about a week earlier than usual, around the third week in November. Many Christmas trees sold on the Prairies come from British Columbia

Many trees sold on the Prairies were grown in British Columbia, Washington, Idaho and Oregon. | but also from Washington, Idaho and especially Oregon. Loewen said it’s hard for Canadian operations to compete against American growers with better access to labour, crop inputs and land. “They have cheap land, which we don’t have in the Fraser Valley, and they have cheap land by Alberta standards, too,” he said. Loewen also has no doubt about the real versus artificial tree debate. “There’s no contest. A real tree is far

better for the environment. On artificial trees, just the manufacturing process and the carbon footprint and the fossil fuels and the average life span isn’t near as long as they think it’s going to be. They’re terrible for the environment,” he said. “Our trees scrub the air. It’s a crop. Our farm, for example, provides oxygen for about 25,000 people. The factory pumping out fake trees is certainly not doing that. It’s probably undoing that.”

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Once the choice to get a real tree is made, Bozic offers this advice. First, consider the space. Many people get trees that are too large. Calculate both height and diameter. Industr y data indicates most farmed trees have an 80 percent taper, so a seven foot tree would be five and a half feet wide at the bottom. There are many tree varieties to choose from, including various species of fir, spruce and pine. Fir needles are softer than spruce, and pine

needles are longer than either of the others. “The only thing people sometimes don’t like about the fir, they have resin along the bark and they can be sticky. Some people don’t like the stickiness when they’re handling the tree,” Bozic said. Once the tree is up, put it in a container that will hold several litres of water, and water it regularly. “If you do it the proper way, it can last four or five weeks easily.”

COMMISSION ELECTIONS | RESULTS

Producers elect familiar names for wheat, barley boards BY KAREN BRIERE REGINA BUREAU

Only nine percent of producers who could vote for the new Saskatchewan wheat and barley commission boards of directors returned their ballots. The results of the mail-in vote to elect seven directors to the wheat commission and six to the barley commission were announced Dec. 13. Farmers cast 2,112 ballots in the wheat commission election out of 25,000 that had been sent to producers. The response was poorer from barley producers, with 549 ballots cast from nearly 7,000. Tom Steve, general manager of the commissions, said it’s possible pro-

ducers aren’t yet aware of the new organizations, which will direct check-off dollars into research and market development. “When we look at the other commissions that have had recent elections, pulse and flax, they’ve advised me that their return rate is around 10 percent,” he said. “It’s partly a function of these commissions do typically have modest voter turnout, and I think the second part is that we’re brand new.” Much of the new wheat commission board reads like a who’s-who of CWB supporters. Elected to four-year terms, by virtue of gaining the most votes, were former CWB director Rod Flaman of Edenwold, Canadian Wheat Board Alliance chair Bill Gehl of Regina,

University of Saskatchewan professor and farmer Ken Rosaasen and long-time National Farmers Union director Glenn Tait of Meota. Dan Danielson of Saskatoon, Laura Reiter of Radisson and Bill Rosher of Kindersley will all serve two-year terms. Danielson and Rosher have a history of supporting the CWB single desk, while Reiter is a former president of the Saskatchewan Soil Conservation Association. The three directors who will serve four-year terms on the barley commission are Jason Skotheim of Spruce Home, Brent Johnson of Strasbourg and Allen Kuhlmann of Vanguard. Skotheim is a founding owner of Horizon Manufacturing, a premium dry pet food maker, and Kuhlmann

has served as chair of the flax development commission. Johnson has experience as a rural municipal councillor. Two-year terms will be served by former CWB director Cam Goff of Hanley, Jeff Mathieson of Regina and Zenneth Faye of Foam Lake. Faye has a background with the canola development commission, while Mathieson has been involved in research and development projects around the world. All the directors take office after the Jan. 13 annual general meetings. Steve said the next steps for the new boards will be to build the commissions. Interim boards did some strategic planning, but the bulk of the work is still ahead. The boards will determine the pri-

ority areas of research for both crops. He expects most of the money the commissions take in from checkoffs will be used to fund research, while collaboration with other provinces and national bodies will determine market development programs. Steve said communication with producers will be ongoing to make sure the commissions are using the levy dollars the way producers want. He also said he hopes the commissions will be able to use electronic voting for the next elections. The canola commission has done surveys that show participation would be higher if farmers could vote on their computers. “If all goes well with building the electronic voting model, we’ll go to that system,” Steve said.

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TRAGEDY | ACCIDENT

SANTA AT THE WHEEL

Two Alberta men killed in plane crash Picture Butte residents were familiar faces in feedlot alley BY BARB GLEN LETHBRIDGE BUREAU

An agricultural community in the heart of Alberta’s feedlot alley is mourning the death of two men killed in a Dec. 14 plane crash near Tofino, B.C. Jurrie Van Den Berg, 51, and his son Mike, 25, lived and worked in Picture Butte. The elder Van Den Berg operated one of Canada’s largest feeding industry service companies, Porcupine Corral Cleaning. His son operated a spray plane business that was part of the family operation. The two flew from Lethbridge Dec. 14 with Mike piloting a twin engine 421B Cessna. They landed in Abbotsford, B.C., before taking off for Tofino. A crater, their remains and parts of the plane were found Dec. 15. “They told us yesterday that the plane crash made quite a crater,” said feedlot operator Leighton Kolk, a friend of the Van Den Bergs and a customer of Porcupine. “It’s not near as big a crater as what’s going to be left in the family and the community and the circle of friends here. That will be a bigger hole yet. We’re all going to miss him.” Weather reports in the Tofino area indicate heavy fog at the time of the crash, but an investigation by the Transportation Safety Board is expected. Both men were long-time residents of the community. Jurrie Van Den Berg built his business with “a couple of cold beers and a good idea,” said Kolk. He amassed what Kolk said was the largest nutrient management and manure hauling business in Canada, but Porcupine also did corral reconstruction, soil hauling, recreational development and crop spraying. The business is one of the largest employers in the Picture Butte area. “He drove a hard bargain. If you wanted to do business with him, you better wake up early and have your pencil sharp. But if anybody needed anything, anybody in need — no problem for somebody that needed a hand,” Kolk said. “He lived life to the fullest. His vocabulary did not have the word ‘can’t’ or ‘impossible’ in it. Those two words didn’t exist. If you told him it wasn’t possible, he’d prove you wrong.” Mike Van Den Berg was an avid pilot who was also described as friendly, outgoing and a good friend. Shaun Haney, who operates Haney Farms near Picture Butte, said the community is still absorbing the news. “It’s very clearly a huge tragedy. Jurrie was definitely a business and community leader in the area,” he said. “He was a very successful entrepreneur who did a lot of things locally.” The elder Van Den Berg leaves behind his wife, Susie, and daughter, Carlie.

A Massey Ferguson combine decorated for the holidays sits in the Farmway Machinery lot in High River, Alta. |

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GRAIN HANDLING | BUSINESS DEALS

Weyburn terminal looks for investors Board of directors split | Two directors resign over the decision to seek potential buyers BY KAREN BRIERE REGINA BUREAU

The possible sale of all or part of We yburn Inland Ter minal has prompted two board members to resign and set off speculation about potential buyers. There was no definitive agreement at press time, and any sale would only go forward after shareholders vote, said chief executive officer Rob Davies. In fact, it might not happen at all, depending on future board decisions. The board had earlier pursued expressions of interest, and last week announced that several potential buyers had expressed non-binding interest. The majority of the board has decided to develop a transaction agreement that would maximize value and liquidity for shareholders while providing a competitive envi-

ronment for customers. The decision resulted in the resignations of Allan Richards of Rouleau, Sask., and Dale Mainil of Weyburn, Sask., who disagreed with the direction the board has chosen. Davies said the objectives of liquidity and competition must be met if the remaining board members decide to present shareholders with a possible transaction. He would not comment on who the potential buyers are or how many expressed interest. “We’ll be trying to work towards getting one specific agreement for the board to consider whether they should take that to shareholders or not,” he said. “The board’s job is to look at information that ever y shareholder doesn’t see and to make decisions, and so they believe the time may be right to provide shareholders with an option.” He said the company is strong, but

shareholder liquidity is a concern. “We have a lot of people that have made significant investments in the company over the years and the younger generation has not been as aggressive at buying shares as some of their fathers and grandfathers were,” Davies said. “So for folks that have significant investments in the terminal, at some point in time as they retire, they’re going to want some liquidity.” He said the board also wants to ensure a strong competitive presence. It wants Davies to remain through the review process but has amended his employment terms to allow him to end his 15 year career at WIT any time after Jan. 15, he added. He would receive a retention payment equal to 15 months’ salary and a pro-rated bonus. Davies would not comment further on that issue. There is no timeline to reach an agreement.

WIT shares trade publicly and closed at $12.90 for the week ending Dec. 13, which equals the 52-week low. The high for the year has been $13.15. There are 5.46 million common shares, and the company has a market capitalization of $70 million. WIT is best known for its farmerowned and directed concrete terminal established in 1976 just outside Weyburn. It has a controlling interest in NorAmera BioEnergy Corp., an ethanol plant in the city. It also owns Vigro Seed and Supply at Sedley, Sask., where it processes and markets special crops. Grain handling earned $1.284 million in the first nine months of this year, while crop production services earned $1.656 million. However, the ethanol plant lost $1.686 million. Davies said the company has done well since CWB lost its single desk marketing monopoly for wheat.

CASH FLOW | CASH ADVANCES

Corn growers like advance payment plan changes BY ROBERT ARNASON BRANDON BUREAU

Changes to the Advance Payments Program should benefit farmers and commodity groups that administer the program, says Theresa Bergsma, Manitoba Corn Growers Association general manager. Earlier in December federal agriculture minister Gerry Ritz announced several modifications to the cash-flow program, which helps pro-

ducers meet short-term financial obligations like input costs. The changes include: • Commodity groups can now offer cash advances on any agricultural product. • Allowing producers more options for what will be accepted as security. • Adjusting the rules to make the repayment of advances more flexible. Although the Manitoba Corn Growers are still reviewing the new

rules, overall the changes are good news, Bergsma said. Under the old Advanced Payments Program, the Manitoba Corn Growers provided cash advances for corn, alfalfa seed, ryegrass, pulse crops in Manitoba, sunflowers in Western Canada and honey crops. Other organizations, like the Canadian Canola Growers, offer cash advances for canola and other designated crops. With the changes, the corn growers and the canola growers can provide

cash advances for any crop. “Now if you grow corn and canola, you can just come to one spot,” Bergsma said. “We probably won’t go outside of crops. But we will add more crops to our portfolio. We don’t have the expertise to do cattle, so I don’t think we’ll do livestock.” Under the new and improved Advance Payments Program, producers are still eligible to receive up to $400,000 and the first $100,000 is interest free.

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KINGS OF ALBERTA COME TOGETHER ON COUNTRY ROAD

Agriculture ranks high for U of S funding BY DAN YATES SASKATOON NEWSROOM

Agricultural research figured prominently in the shortest category of a recent report ranking programs at the University of Saskatchewan: those recommended for increased funding. “We’re not jumping up and down about all of these things, but basically I think the college came out with pretty good rankings,” said Mary Buhr, dean of the agriculture college. The university, which has projected a $44 million deficit by 2016, began an extensive review of its operations earlier this year. That report, which was released last week, identified candidates for enhanced, maintained and reduced resources and those that could be reconfigured or phased out. Only 16 of the hundreds of programs reviewed were ranked in the enhanced category. Programs in the College of Agriculture and Bioresources, the Western College of Veterinary Medicine and the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization represent five of those spots. The college’s animal and poultry and soil science research initiatives, as well as the Crop Development Centre, which releases new crop varieties, were highlighted for their national reputation and potential for future growth. “We were very concerned going into this whole process that … what was going to be emphasized was undergraduate programs with high numbers of students,” said Buhr. The agriculture college reported this fall that its student enrolment had increased 10 percent from the previous year while enrolment across campus remained flat. She said agriculture programs for which changes are recommended have low student enrolments or aren’t active. Several agricultural economics programs are recommended for phasing out. “That is one area where we’re going to look very carefully at what figures they were looking at,” said Buhr. The report describes the WCVM’s doctor of veterinary medicine program as expensive but effective and recommended greater resources. “If you compare our funding, we are near the bottom of funding for veterinary schools in Canada and similarly sized schools in the U.S.,” said WCVM dean Douglas Freeman. “I think we can safely say that the college does a really good job at its core mission on a pretty lean structure and a lean budget.” Buhr said the Centre for Northern Agroforestry and Afforestation, responsible for research into shelter belts and biomass production, will close. Its external funding has run out, but its research will continue, she added. A consultation process will follow in the new year before final decisions are made. It’s estimated the changes could bring as much as $25 million in savings to the university, which has already seen significant cuts this year.

Two Alberta industries pass on the same road as a truck carrying an oil rig pulls over to allow a herd of 100 cattle pass. The Ace Ranch was moving cattle to a new pasture north of Longview, Alta. | MIKE STURK PHOTO

FOOD SECURITY | FAO REPORT

FAO growth predictions questioned 9.1 billion by 2050 | Analyst takes issue with the agency’s population and land base figures BY SEAN PRATT SASKATOON NEWSROOM

CHICAGO, Ill. — Much of the recent investor enthusiasm surrounding agriculture is based on a deeply flawed Food and Agricultural Organization report, says a grain industry analyst. Ray Wyse, grain strategist and partner in S.W.A.T. LLC, doesn’t believe global demand will be anywhere close to what the United Nations agency is forecasting or that supply will be as constrained as it is projecting. It means farmers should get used to $4 corn and other lackluster commodity prices. The FAO issued a report in 2009 that said agriculture faces a massive challenge in feeding a world population forecast to reach 9.1 billion people by 2050. The estimate has since increased to 9.6 billion. Feeding those extra 2.3 billion people would require a 70 percent increase in food production with only a five percent increase in arable land. The report made headlines around the world and is still referenced at agricultural and food conferences. It created a sense of optimism in the industry because it paints a picture of overwhelming future demand for agricultural products. It has also become a mantra for seed technology companies, which use the report as ammunition against those opposed to genetically modified crops. They say it will be impossible to feed all those new people without embracing biotechnology because the productivity gains will have to come from higher yields.

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Wyse said the UN’s 9.1 billion population estimate has become gospel in farm circles and beyond. However, when he delved into the report he discovered it was the medium estimate in a range that went from a high of 16 billion to a low of six billion people. “That’s a pretty good range,” Wyse told delegates attending the 2013 DTN Ag Summit. “You could drive a truck through that.” Most of the population growth is expected to happen in Asia and Africa. Wyse said he has serious reservations about the African estimates. For instance, the FAO predicts Nigeria will be home to 440 million people by 2050. “This is going to be the equivalent of taking 140 percent of the U.S. population and sticking it in an area the size of Texas,” he said. Nigeria would have a population density far greater than the United Kingdom, Japan, Israel or the Netherlands with nearly 500 people per sq. kilometre. Even more people are expected to squeeze into Burundi, which would be home to nearly 1,000 people per sq. kilometre. Wyse, who spent many years working for Archer Daniels Midland and ConAgra, said it is easier to believe the estimates for Asia, where people have a long history of getting along

well while living in close proximity. That isn’t the case in Africa with its colonial legacy and history of tension between various tribes and religious sects. He said the Rwandan genocide and the current civil unrest in the Central African Republic are examples of Africans not getting along. And then there is the never-ending conflict between Muslims and Christians. “We haven’t been able to work that thing out since Abraham and Ismail in the Bible, but maybe the UN has got it right: this thing is going to get figured out and it’s going to work out,” he said with tongue in cheek. Wyse believes, after taking a closer look at the population estimate, that it was done by a statistician and not somebody with a good grasp of history and sociology. “I think we can definitely call into question the number of people that are coming to dinner,” he said. Technology, land base factors Even if the UN population forecast turns out to be correct, he doubts all those people will have the wherewithal to buy food. Wyse believes advancements in robotics will put a lid on what people can earn and buck the trend toward the rising standard of living in places like China and India. He also takes issue with the UN’s notion about a limited land base on which to produce food. He said growers in the former Soviet Union are farming 75 million fewer acres than they did at their peak, which is about the size of the entire U.S. soybean crop. Brazil is double cropping 15 mil-

lion more acres of corn than it did 10 years ago, or about the size of Iowa’s corn area. As well, there are arable land basins that are not on the UN’s radar, such as the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which some analysts believe could become the Brazil of Africa, with 20 million acres of arable land that can produce three crops a year. Another common argument is that yields can’t possibly keep up with demand. Wyse said yield growth may be decreasing in the United States, where there has been maximum adoption of GM crops, but there is plenty of potential in countries where adoption is low. Wheat yields in China used to be far below those in the U.S., but they are now much higher. It is a non-GM crop, and Wyse wonders what will happen when China fully embraces GM corn, rice and soybeans. “When B.t. cotton came into China they jumped from about four bales a hectare (1.5 bales per acre) to about five bales a hectare (two bales per acre) just instantly,” he said. Wyse said agriculture is moving out of the era of mandated biofuel demand and into one of normal human consumption demand. “Everything that comes from here on out is going to be based on real growth, not mandated growth of demand. It’s going to be actual mouths to feed,” said Wyse. However, he doubts there will be as many people as the UN is predicting, which means corn is generally going to stay in the $4 range. He advised growers to lock in one or even two years of production during periods when prices pop.

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Falling demand spells trouble for corn $2 per bu. possible | Analyst takes exception with USDA demand forecast BY SEAN PRATT SASKATOON NEWSROOM

CHICAGO, Ill. — Corn prices could be heading as low as $2 per bushel by 2015, says DTN’s senior market analyst. Darin Newsom told delegates attending DTN’s 2013 Ag Summit that the U.S. Department of Agriculture is grossly overestimating 201314 corn demand. He believes demand will be far smaller and carryout much larger than the USDA is anticipating. It would normally put downward pressure on corn and other grain prices, but corn is no longer the king of the grain industry. Newsom said soybeans have stolen the crown, and the outlook for that crop is bullish. He can’t fathom where the USDA came up with its forecast for 5.2 billion bushels of corn feed demand in 2013-14, up from 4.33 billion bu. the previous year. He said cattle on feed numbers get smaller every month, and the hog industry is confronted with porcine epidemic diarrhea virus. Newsom believes feed demand will be closer to 4.8 billion bu. He thinks the U.S. will export 1.35 billion bu. of corn, down from the USDA’s estimate of 1.45 billion bu. As well, ethanol corn demand could shrink to 4.73 billion bu. if the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency sticks with its plan to reduce the ethanol mandate. It would be down from the USDA’s December estimate of 4.95 billion bu. When he adds it all up, Newsom believes total corn demand will be 725 million bu. smaller than the USDA is forecasting and that ending stocks will be 2.5 billion bu., up from the USDA’s estimate of 1.8 billion bu. It would result in a bearish 20.4 percent stocks-to-use ratio. “Only a few times in the recent past have we seen ending stocks-to-use this high,” said Newsom. “Fundamentally, the corn market

Corn prices often crash when the stocks-to-use ratio is as high as a DNT analyst expects this year, but soybeans should lessen the fall. | seems doomed. There’s no way around it.” He asked farmers to guess what the national average cash corn price was in years when the ending stocks-touse ratio was that high. They gasped when he said it was $1.95 per bu., which is equal to the government loan price for the crop. “I’ll ease your mind slightly. I do not think this is going to happen,” said Newsom. “I don’t see that happening this year. Remember that. This year.” He said it’s because beans will prop up corn. “Soybeans are expected to provide the support that keeps the corn market from falling apart in 2014,” said Newsom. He thinks soybean prices are heading up because of the bullish supply and demand outlook and bullish futures market, where nearby contracts are priced higher than deferred

contracts. Newsom believes soybeans are even tighter than the USDA is forecasting because it refuses to increase its 2012-13 export number of 1.32 billion bu., despite its own records showing that an additional 15 million bu. were shipped. “It’s a far tighter situation to start the 2013-14 marketing year than what USDA is reporting,” he said. “I still think soybeans have the best potential to move higher, particularly over this first quarter of 2014 before we get potentially swamped by South American supplies.” He is forecasting that the national average cash price for old crop soybeans will be $13.90 to $14.80 per bu. “There is an outside shot at getting the cash market well above $15.” Newsom thinks new crop soybean futures could rise to $12.10 to $12.40 per bu. from about $11.60 this week.

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Old crop prices are more attractive because the potential for a huge South American crop is limiting any new crop rally. He believes there might be potential for another 30 to 50 cents per bu. on old crop corn cash prices. Cash prices could attract the attention of commercial buyers if they stay low enough long enough, which in turn could spur investor interest in the commodity. He believes the December 2014 corn futures price could get as high as $5.30. Corn might look attractive for growers in 2014 if that happens because the break-even price is $4.30 to $4.50.

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That’s where things could get dicey. If growers decide to plant 92 to 95 million acres of corn and add another 15 billion bu. to supplies, it could push corn into $1.95 per bu. territory in 2015. Newsom said there is not a lot of reason to be bullish about wheat because of the global glut. The U.S. could have a tough time competing against other exporters if its dollar rises. The July 2014 futures contract indicates an uptrend for wheat, and Newsome thinks it could climb back into the $7 range again. However, rallies will be short-lived.

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U.S. SALES | WHAT TO WATCH FOR

Farmers urged to do homework before shipping to United States Quality standards differ BY ROBERT ARNASON BRANDON BUREAU

Canadian farmers are discovering that in some places it makes sense to ship wheat to the United States, either by truck or rail. |

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Wheat growers opt to ship crop south Elevator bids higher in northern U.S. | Increasing price spread increases viability of sales to U.S. BY ROBERT ARNASON BRANDON BUREAU

Spring wheat bids at southern Manitoba elevators plummeted to $5 per bushel from $6 per bu. over the last several weeks. As a result, a senior market adviser with Agri-Trend is advising his clients to ship wheat to North Dakota elevators, where spring wheat bids on Dec. 13 were $6.30 US per bu. “We’ve been doing it two ways. We’ve had guys trucking it across to elevators, 20 to 40 miles (30 to 60 kilometres) into North Dakota,” said Brian Voth. “We’ve also been loading producer cars and shipping them down to the States.” Voth, who works in St. Agathe, Man., said it’s difficult to estimate how much spring wheat has been shipped but his clients have trucked 50,000 to 100,000 bu. Voth also co-ordinated a shipment by rail. “We did a 25 car run, which would be 2,300 tonnes or something like that.” As an example of the price differential, Voth said an elevator near Winkler, Man., was bidding $5.09 for

spring wheat Dec. 12, while an elevator in Park River, N.D. was bidding $6.35 per bu. that same day. “Then you’ve got to factor the dollar (exchange) into that. Which brings you closer to $6.80 Canadian,” Voth said. Marvin Mills, a farm and grain marketing adviser with FarmLink Marketing Solutions in Boissevain, Man., said he hasn’t heard of area farmers shipping wheat to North Dakota. “I spoke with a couple of elevator managers across the line and they haven’t seen a lot of that, yet,” Mills said. Spot wheat bids in southwestern Manitoba were $5 per bu. Dec. 16, he added. “It hasn’t been a real option until now, with the dollar weakening and the basis levels getting wider…. That spread has just happened in the last four weeks.” Spring wheat bids were $6 per bu. in southwestern Manitoba earlier this fall and $6.20 across the border. Mills said the current basis gap might persist because spring flooding hammered crops in north-central North Dakota. “South of us, they only had half their crop seeded. They (elevators) may be looking for bushels to handle,

come later on.” Curtis Miller, a FarmLink Marketing Solutions adviser in Avonlea, Sask., said spring wheat bids in s o u t h e r n S a s k a t c h e w a n w e re around $4.50 per bu. in mid-December. The Cargill elevator in Congress, Sask., was bidding $4.64 per bu. for red spring wheat Dec. 16. In comparison, U.S. Department of Agriculture data shows Dec. 13 spring wheat bids in northeastern Montana were $5.63 to $5.88 US for 13 percent protein and $6.23 to $6.48 for 14 percent protein. Marlene Boersch of Mercantile Consulting Venture in Winnipeg, said the basis gap between North Dakota and Manitoba elevators approached $2 per bu. this fall. “Depending on the quality … over the fall we have seen anywhere from $1.30 to a high of $1.80.” It’s possible prices will remain higher at U.S. elevators, considering the glut of grain on the Prairies. “If the Statistics Canada numbers are correct, there’s no way we can export this crop,” Boersch said. “Companies pick and choose what they are going to take and the threat of a very big carryover will have an

impact, invariably, on the basis.” Miller said the lower Canadian prices should be a strong signal to growers, but some aren’t listening. “All the terminals who have lowered prices are trying to tell farmers to quit selling to them,” he said. “For the … farmer who didn’t really have a marketing plan in place … now he needs to pay off that crop input bill or needs some cash flow. He has no choice but to sell.”

A Canadian producer who wants to sell wheat to a U.S. elevator needs to do some homework, says Brian Voth, a senior markets adviser with AgriTrend. He said the distance to the elevator will determine if the price differential covers the shipping cost. Producers who determine that it is economically feasible to ship wheat to the United States should then take a sample to the potential buyer. “I spent a day and visited with a bunch of elevator managers along (the border),” Voth said. “We had very good conversations and they were very receptive. We had some samples … to show them what we were talking about. I think that is probably the biggest key.” Growers should also realize that U.S. quality standards are different from Canadian standards. “The first thing is moisture. That’s the biggest one. There, 13.5 (percent) is considered dry instead of 14.5 (percent) here,” Voth said. “They do have discounts for moisture content above 13.5.” As well, the baseline protein content is higher in the U.S. “Their baseline protein is 14 (percent) instead of 13.5. So (there are) discounts and premiums from 14.” However, other yardsticks are more relaxed. “The grading part, to them, is almost irrelevant,” Voth said.“We found the (No.) 1 or a 2 doesn’t making any difference to them.”

KICKING THE TIRES No. 2 CW red spring wheat, 13 percent protein at Canadian Cargill elevators, on Dec. 16: Per tonne Congress, Sask. Carseland, Alta. Balcarres, Sask. Elm Creek, Man.

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Hard red spring wheat bids in U.S. Northern Plains, for Dec. 13 to 16: Northeast Mont.: $6.23 to $6.48 per bu. (US) (week of Dec. 13) Berthold Elevator, N.D.: $5.89 Bottineau Farmers Elevator, N.D.: $5.74 North Central Grain Co-op, Rolette, N.D.: $6.14 Sources: USDA, Cargill and staff research

MANITOBA AGRONOMISTS CONFERENCE | PREDICTIONS AND WARNINGS

Lower prices could moderate Manitoba’s soybean and corn boom BY ED WHITE WINNIPEG BUREAU

It was standing room only at the recent Manitoba Agronomists Conference as booming acreage growth and farmer excitement forced professional agronomy advisers to bone-up on a crucial question: “Corn and soybeans? Is Manitoba the new Iowa?” It was the official theme of the conference and one the eastern Prairies

are pondering, especially now that Manitoba soybean area has pushed past a million acres. Speakers from Iowa and North Dakota joined Canadian experts to discuss the challenges farmers might face as corn and soybeans move into new areas. And some prairie experts expressed caution especially with plunging corn prices and questions about long-term soybean margins.

“I think the acres will continue to grow, but I think the rate of growth may slow down,” Jon Driedger of FarmLink Marketing said in an interview. “There have been some very aggressive forecasts and maybe those will indeed pan out, but I’m not sure it’ll work out.” Driedger said two years of high corn prices and good yields have encouraged many to embrace the crop, but their excitement will be tempered

now that corn prices have fallen to less than $5 per bushel from more than $7. Manitoba corn acreage could actually decline next spring. “I don’t think we’ll see the same amount of acres we saw this year,” said Pam de Rocquigny of Manitoba Agriculture in an interview. “There’s still some grain corn left out there in the fields. This year definitely opened some guys’ eyes.” Manitoba farmers were expected to

seed more than 400,000 acres of corn this year, but probably planted only 340,000 acres because of fear of late spring frost. Driedger said many prairie crops have been losing the battle for farmers’ hearts because corn and soybeans offered high relative returns. However, those strengths may wane as the impact of the Midwest drought and the lingering tightness in corn stocks disappears.

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Canola price plunge panics some Price drops $50 | Dec. 16 rally sparks hope, but one analyst warns of $370 per tonne futures BY ED WHITE WINNIPEG BUREAU

Traders and analysts are closely watching this week’s canola market to see if the sickening price slide has ended. Trade Dec. 16 caused one analyst to hope the market was heading upward. “There was a pretty decisive reversal today,” said Brian Voth of AgriTrend Marketing. “I would guess that this bloodbath is done or close to done here.” Errol Anderson of Pro Market said canola prices seem set for a recovery, at least in the short term. “Definitely we’re oversold,” said Anderson. “But is it the bottom? No.” The plunge in canola futures and the widening of basis levels has worried many farmers. Many brokers and traders are using the word “panic” to describe how some clients feel as they try to price canola in a falling market. The January contract had fallen $50 per tonne Dec. 1-13, or more than $1 per bushel. The selling was relentless during the plunge, which was exacerbated when Statistics Canada estimated the crop at almost 18 million tonnes. However, Dec. 16 saw an aggressive rebound, with January canola at one point up $6 per tonne from the close Dec. 13, although it closed at $444, a $4.10 per tonne gain. It was the shape of the rise rather than the rise itself that struck Voth as important. On a candlestick chart, one showing a rapid rise and fall, it formed a bullish reversal pattern that suggested prices would rise. Stochas-

Canola prices are recovering from a recent plunge but one analyst says weak demand for vegetable oil could pull down prices again. | FILE PHOTO tics, another technical market measure, were also bullish Dec. 16. Voth thinks a solid move upward, like that suggested by the technical

signs, could inspire a short-covering rally as bearish speculators find themselves on the wrong side of the market after recent gains. He also

thinks canola has good fundamental reasons to rally out of this trough, with its discount to soybeans likely to promote more canola exports. If demand for U.S. soybeans stays strong, the reversal Dec. 16 could establish the low of the market for the winter, giving farmers better prices until spring. After that point, however, Voth thinks the worldwide weakness in vegetable oil will drag down both soybeans and canola. Anderson is less confident about the rally Dec. 16 signifying more than a short-term mitigation of oversold conditions. “There’s a case for $370” per tonne canola futures on long-term charts, he said. That price level has held a number of times in the last decade. Canola recently broke through some previous support and trend lines, so there’s not much holding it back from dropping to $370. Anderson thinks the U.S. stock market and commodity rally supported by continual rounds of U.S. Federal Reserve stimulus might finally end, pushing commodities down across the board as confidence whistles out of the market. “If the stock market breaks, all bets are off,” said Anderson. Many analysts have been profoundly bearish about canola prices since the vast size of the prairie crop became obvious after harvest. Anderson said the price decline has been hard for farmers, but those who bought put options to protect themselves have been gratified to see their premiums provide a safety net. “They’ve been absolute gold mines,” said Anderson.“They’ve been an absolute godsend for some guys.”

FOOD SECURITY | SUPPLY AND DEMAND

Prosperity key to forecast growing food demand MARKET WATCH

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he dominant mind set among policy makers and those who speak at farm and food conferences is still the idea of food scarcity if farm productivity doesn’t keep pace with population rises. Weather volatility associated with climate change is another threat to global food security that is often identified. A lot of the increase in food demand in the last decade or so was the result of hundreds of millions of people in the developing world climbing up the prosperity ladder and adopting more protein-rich diets. Eating more meat required more livestock and feed grains. Recent history fueled the scarcity mind set, but the experience this year shows just how abundantly produc-

tive modern farming techniques can be given the right weather. I’m not saying 2013 production levels are the norm into the future, but the three or four years preceding this year might also be seen as unusually troublesome regarding global weather. The weather problems of the previous years led some to doubt the claims of real productivity gains from genetically modified crops and precision farming. For example, the U.S. Department of Agriculture lowered the trajectory of its corn yield increase trend line early this year. However, this year’s global harvest shows we shouldn’t hastily dismiss the potential of agricultural technology. It is worth considering that we could be headed into a period when farmers’ productivity outpaces demand growth. That was the experience through much of the 1980s and 1990s, and the results were not good for farm income. Then the 2000s arrived and the surpluses disappeared with biofuel development and fast rising crop exports, particularly of oilseeds to newly prosperous China. China’s key interest was oilseed

meal to feed its expanding pork and poultry industries. Per capita income in China’s urban areas about doubled between 2000 and 2010. Meat consumption, mostly pork, rose 20 percent and poultry consumption rose 88 percent, according to an Australian study. China’s per capita pork consumption is now at developed world levels, but its poultry and beef consumption still lag. And there are stark differences in meat and poultry consumption between relatively affluent urban people and poor rural peasants, who still number in the hundreds of millions. Over the same 10 years, China’s soybean imports from all sources rose almost 300 percent to 52.34 million tonnes. This food demand growth came at a time when economic growth in China often topped 10 percent a year, a phenomenally high rate. Indeed, many developing countries were growing at extreme rates that were likely unsustainable in several ways — economically, socially or environmentally. China’s gross domestic product growth this year has slowed to 7.5 percent, and it appears levels of six to

seven percent can be expected for the rest of this decade. Most forecasters also expect a slower pace of growth in the rest of the developing world as governments try to build more sustainable economies. To that end, China’s communist government recently announced reform proposals, soon to be followed up by the government. They include rural reforms such as private land ownership and more freedom of movement for rural people. These reforms, if they help lift hundreds of millions of peasants from poverty, should stoke demand for meat and grain. It would be good news for export oriented farmers. Hopefully, the rise out of poverty through economic growth and more equitable income distribution will continue across the developing world. It is a goal unto itself because it helps end suffering, but it will also help match food demand to what could be bountiful harvests from agricultural technology improvement and investment. Follow D’Arce McMillan on Twitter @darcemcmillan.

Potential for profits ‘not pretty’ BY ED WHITE WINNIPEG BUREAU

Farmers will have to work hard this winter to pencil out 2014-15 profits because it’s difficult to find anything that returns much, says a profitability expert with Manitoba Agriculture. Dan Caron said almost no crop grown in 2014-15 will earn true profits, based on average yields and present forward prices, if fixed costs, including a return on land, are included in the equations. “It’s something we haven’t seen in three or four years,” said Caron. “When you add fixed costs into these equations, it isn’t looking pretty.” Many farmers will make profits with their 2013-14 crops because massive yields have offset falling prices. However, those huge yields can’t be expected to recur next summer, and fixed costs have been creeping up in recent years. Manitoba Agriculture hasn’t yet published its projection of 2014-15 crop-to-crop profitability comparisons, but Caron said preliminary work shows no crop other than winter wheat having substantial profits above total costs. “A lot of it is break-even or below break-even in terms of current (fall 2014) prices and current projections for costs,” said Caron. Many farmers don’t include a return for land in their calculations when looking forward, but in terms of economics and business analysis, it needs to be included to find a true level of profitability. Caron said he often discusses profits over operating costs because that’s what they focus on, but total costs are important as a way to determine how much the situation has changed. Farmers will need to assess their options carefully now that high prices have disappeared, at least temporarily, and most production costs have risen. Winter wheat returns in Manitoba have been outstanding in the past few years, and that doesn’t change for 2014-15, Caron said. “Winter wheat’s the winner, by far,” he said. “Unfortunately, you can’t go back and (seed) more winter wheat.” Huge returns on winter wheat have been a product of both massive yields and high relative prices for Kansas City type wheat varieties. Spring wheat usually has a healthy premium to hard red winter wheat, but the spread has disappeared because of U.S. production problems. It now looks like the lack of spread will continue into 2014-15 forward prices as well. Profit projections are still strong for winter wheat seeded this fall. However, there won’t be a lot of happy choices for farmers who will be spending this winter analyzing their crop options with returns in mind. “ We’ re s e e i n g s o m e t h i n g w e haven’t seen in a couple of years in budgeting, and that’s marginal profitability and a lot of break-evens,” said Caron.

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the same week last year.

Cash market volumes have not been large in December but packers generally need supply, giving cash traders market leverage. Both of Alberta’s big packers were looking to secure inventory for the holidays last week. Cold, snowy weather over the past two weeks has hurt feedlot performance, but few if any cattle were pulled from the show list. Light trade was reported with steer prices at $127.90 per hundredweight, up 50 cents. Heifer prices were not available. Dressed trade was at $214-$215 per cwt. delivered. Cash-to-futures basis narrowed to -$11.92 but remained weaker than historical levels. Weekly exports to Nov. 30 fell 16 percent to 4,622 head. Western Canadian fed slaughter has been less than 30,000 head for six out of the last nine weeks, and packers are managing inventory. Increased carryover volumes have been noted in the United States because cattle are being fed longer, adding to market ready supplies. However, Canadian producers continue to market early, which should help moderate supplies into the new year. It could be tough to push fed prices higher as holiday buying wraps up and cutouts come under pressure.

Record heavy carcass weights and falling pork cutouts weakened U.S. hog prices. Cold and snowstorms caused only a few disruptions in getting hogs to market. Grocers were expected to book less fresh product as the end of the holiday ham season neared and consumers focused on Christmas shopping. Iowa-southern Minnesota hogs delivered to packing plants fell to $55.50 US per cwt. Dec. 13 from $58.50 Dec. 6. The estimated pork cut-out value fell to $86.98 Dec. 13, down from $90.32 Dec. 6. Estimated weekly U.S. slaughter to Dec. 14 was 2.311 million, down from 2.32 million in the previous week. Slaughter was 2.279 million in

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year ago while Select is $10.04 higher. Weekly Canadian cutouts to Dec. 6 rose with AAA up $1.95 Cdn per cwt. at $208.26 and AA up $5.03 at $200.08. Cutouts are now $17-$20 per cwt. higher than a year ago but are still at a $2-$7 discount to U.S. cutouts. This cattle market information is selected from the weekly report from Canfax, a division of the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association. More market information, analysis and statistics are available by becoming a Canfax subscriber by calling 403275-5110 or at www.canfax.ca.

The Canadian Bison Association said Grade A bulls in the desirable weight range reached as high as $3.70 Cdn per pound hot hanging weight. Grade A heifers sold at prices up to $3.55. Animals outside the desirable buyer specifications may be discounted.

GOOD DEMAND FOR NEW LAMBS Beaver Hill Auction in Tofield, Alta., reported 529 sheep and 89 goats sold Dec. 9. Wool lambs lighter than 70 lb. were $110-$139 per cwt., 70-85 lb. were $130-$139, 86-105 lb. were $128$137 and 106 lb. and heavier were

$125-$132. Wool rams were $50-$70 per cwt. Cull ewes were $34-$60 and bred ewes were $70-$110 per head. Hair lambs lighter than 70 lb. were $105-$132 per cwt., 70-85 lb. were $126-$132, 86-105 lb. were $118$130 and 106 lb. and heavier were $110-$125. Hair rams were $50-$55 per cwt. Cull ewes were $20-$40. Good kid goats lighter than 50 lb. were $160-$225. Those heavier than 50 lb. were $177.50-$237.50 per cwt. Nannies were $65-$135 per cwt. Billies were $90-$120. Ontario Stockyards Inc. reported 3,004 sheep and lambs and 191 goats traded Dec. 9. All well-fed new crop lambs sold on a strong demand, while all others, light and heavy, sold barely steady. Sheep sold steady, and goats were barely steady.

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COWS MOSTLY STEADY D1, D2 slaughter cow prices were steady, ranging $66-$76 to average $70.38 per cwt. D3s ranged $60-$70 to average $63.70, up 25 cents. The slaughter supply was supplemented by fallout from several bred sales. Butcher bulls fetched $80 per cwt up $1. Weekly western Canadian non-fed slaughter to Dec. 7 fell 23 percent to 8,867 head. Weekly non-fed exports to Nov. 30 fell five percent to 10,011 head. D1, D2 cows tend to bottom in midNovember and rebound into the new year.

FEEDERS STRONGER Feeders at auction saw good demand and prices rose moderately. Calves weighing 300-400 pounds were mixed with steers sharply lower and heifers modestly higher. Calves weighing 400-600 lb. generally rose $1.50-$2.50. Steers 500-600 lb. rose almost $3.50. Feeders weighing 600-800 lb. rose $1-$1.25 and those heavier than 800 lb. were steady to moderately higher. Larger feeder heifers rose $1.30, which may reflect a replacement quality premium. Auction volumes are following the seasonal trend this fall. Auction volume last week fell 20 percent to 35,940 head. Weekly feeder exports to Nov. 30 fell 14 percent to 10,412.

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CRAIG’S VIEW

2013 | THE YEAR IN REVIEW

Timing, transportation, trade dominated 2013

t this time of year, many people’s thoughts turn to tinsel, trees and turkey. As farmers look back on 2013, a year of many extremes, they may reflect more on timing, transportation and trade. In the timing category, it all started — as it always does — with the weather, which as usual ranged from the good to the bad and the disastrous. For many farmers, the spring began inauspiciously with cold temperatures into May and a late thaw. Yet a big crop was planted, with fingers crossed that the fall would compensate with delayed frosts and little rain. Before that could play out, a badly timed perfect storm combined mountain snow and drenching rains to flood much of southern Alberta. The record-breaking flood had little effect on crop production, but livestock suffered, rural infrastructure was badly damaged and many residents were left homeless for months. Summer brought relief for most crop producers, and July was a gift to canola. The cooler-than-normal temperatures gave the crop plenty of room to mature without heat stress, resulting in a massive yield. Then came the harvest, with the hopedfor gentle weather, and ultimately farmers took off record-smashing crops of all kinds. Statistics Canada estimated a harvest of 37.53 million tonnes of wheat, up 38 percent from the previous year, and nearly 18 million tonnes of canola. Oat production rose 38.3 percent to 3.89 million tonnes. The transportation system could not keep up. Huge crops brought huge headaches in terms of getting them to port. Some farmers are advocating using this anomalous crop as a benchmark for improving rail capacity and storage. The massive harvest was not alone in breaking records. Farmers learned late in the year that net farm income in 2012 hit $7.3 billion, up 31.7 percent over the previous year, but farm debt followed, rising to a record $72.6 billion. Even in livestock,

record prices were reached for fed cattle in 2013. If the level of trade was not extreme, the amount of activity on the trade policy front was as surprising as some of the outcomes. Country-of-origin labelling remained a thorn in the side of the Canadian livestock industry, but the problem worsened in November when new U.S. rules became enforceable. Hope remains that it will be eliminated once the U.S. farm bill is finalized. Otherwise, Canada will retaliate after the World Trade Organization rules on the most recent version, although that won’t happen until spring or summer. The Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement deal was announced this fall, and could lead to $1.5 billion in increased agricultural exports to Europe. However, the details remain vague and not all farm sectors are in support of the agreement. The biggest surprise of the year was that the WTO managed to reach a last-minute deal in Bali, Indonesia, to rescue the 12-year-old Doha round of negotiations. Canadian trade officials heralded the agreement as a positive step toward liberalized trade around the world. All of these highlights only serve to show how complex agriculture has become. The politics, the systems, the trade barriers and the public concerns about genetic modification and animal treatment serve to make an industry already complicated by natural forces even more daunting to manage. As the holiday season nears, we would all do well to remember the simple fact that every item on the groaning dinner table came from a farm. As Thomas Jefferson once wrote to George Washington: “Agriculture is our wisest pursuit because it will in the end contribute most to real wealth, good morals and happiness.” May it always be so.

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SENATE | GOOD NEWS AT LAST

Hugh Segal captures spirit of gracious politician when he retires from Senate NATIONAL VIEW

BARRY WILSON

his being the season of goodwill, celebration, forgiveness and all, let’s end the year with a good news Senate story. Really. Conservative senator Hugh Segal has announced he will resign from the Senate next summer, less than nine years into his appointment and 12 years before he would have been forced to retire at age 75.

However, Segal’s retirement is not the good news. His exit from public life is a loss. He gave credence to the “honourable” title that senators inherit. The good news is the gracious way he announced his retirement and his legacy, illustrating that the muchdiscredited Upper House is populated by more than the few who have been making the news for imagining they are entitled to their entitlements, even if the RCMP begs to differ. This has not been a good year for the chamber of “sober second thought” as the fathers of Confederation imagined it. With the stacking of defeated Conservative candidates recently (and defeated Liberals before them), it has become more the chamber of “not-so-sober second chance.” A handful of senators are under

investigation for alleged fraudulent or inappropriate expense claims, another charged with sexual assault and another accused of sexual harassment. On the Senate front, this has not been a good year for prime minister Stephen Harper either, stymied by the provinces in his attempts at modest reform and now carrying the baggage of having appointed a record number of senators, several of whom are being investigated. So the Senate is an historic legislative chamber of Parliament desperately in need of credibility. Enter (or more properly exit) senator Segal. The 63-year-old announced last week he will resign to take a prestigious position at an elite Toronto college. Segal spent decades in the Progres-

sive Conservative trenches as a senior aide to former Red Tory Ontario premier Bill Davis, then as chief of staff to prime minister Brian Mulroney before his Senate appointment by former Liberal prime minister Paul Martin. In the Senate, Segal was a beacon of reasonable and often non-partisan argument, identifying himself as a Harper Conservative while often defying Conservative voting orders. He championed the cause of dealing with rural poverty, a reality he called “invisible poverty” when he spoke to a Canadian Federation of Agriculture annual meeting several years ago. His work led to hearings by the Senate agriculture committee on the issue. Segal championed the need for a thoughtful, less partisan Senate, and

he walked the talk by heaping praise both on Martin and Harper in his retirement announcement. He said his decision to retire was in line with his support of a Harper proposal for term limits of no more than nine years for senators. Almost 30 years ago when he spoke as a guest lecturer to a Carleton University Canadian studies masters’ class, Segal talked about the need for discipline in politics. His illustration was the hockey player in a game being played on a frozen river taking a pass and skating away on a breakaway, never to be seen again. Segal knew the limits of the political rink in which he played. Unlike many of his colleagues, he was a credit to the political class, and to the Senate.

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& OPEN FORUM SANTA CLAUS | DIGGING OUT THE TRUTH

REFLECTIONS | 2013

Discovering the pipeline to Santa Claus BY ALAN GUEBERT

f the many memories I have of Christmas on the farm, I don’t have a single memory of ever telling Santa what I wanted for Christmas. I do remember being told innumerable times that I had better be good or Santa wouldn’t bring me what I wanted. How could he, was my sassy reply, when I hadn’t told him what I wanted. A black-and-white photograph does exist of my two older brothers, sister and me with some department store Santa in, maybe, 1960. Could I have slipped the fat man a slim list that day? I doubt it because the picture shows his tired, bored eyes staring blankly into the camera while we are staring to the right. Eyes don’t lie: the disconnect between that St. Louis Santa and we Illinois farm kids couldn’t be more obvious. I do have a clear memory of Santa bringing me a battery-powered, toy electric razor one year. The proof is another photo that shows me holding the razor while sporting a smile brighter than the tinsel-draped cedar tree behind me. That razor was way cool, but I didn’t ask Santa for it. A couple of Christmases later my two older brothers received BB guns, the top of every boy’s Christmas pyramid. Had they asked Santa for them? They must have because I had not asked Santa for one and I didn’t get one. Anyone with a thinner skull might

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have picked up on that ask-Santa thing that year. Not me. Like some budding journalist, I needed confirmation. Finally, in 1964 or so, I learned the full Santa truth. I remember it like yesterday. That Christmas Eve we were at Grandma’s. We kids were eying the beautifully wrapped gifts under her tree while the adults were eating pickled herring and raw oysters, Grandpa’s Christmas gift to all, in the kitchen. (How, ah, kind.) As I tunnelled through the tottering heap, I uncovered an enormous box

that was ticketed for my older brother, David. Wow, David had hit the Grandma jackpot, the Grandmother Mother Lode. David, I said in hushed awe, look. He glanced at the huge package. “Yeah, I saw that.” No, I insisted, this could be the Big One, the... The adults appeared before I could finish, and the great gift giveaway began. I quickly snatched the bedsized package and handed it to David with a plea to open it. Before he had it half unwrapped I saw what it was. Oh. My. Goodness. An electric slot

car racetrack set. I fell to my knees in complete disbelief. Looking at that box was like looking at the sun: blinding, spectacular, incomprehensible. I can’t believe it, I finally stammered. “Believe it,” David replied coolly. “I knew I was getting it.” What? “Yeah, I knew because I asked for it.” You asked Santa for it? “No, goofball; Grandma. She asked me what I wanted Santa to bring and I told her.” You told her you wanted Santa to bring you a slot car racetrack? “Yeah, that’s the way it works,” he said. I looked at the gift, then David — the owner of both a BB gun and a slot car race set — then at Grandma. The scales finally fell from my eyes: Santa was real and his pipeline was a little, grey-haired lady in southern Illinois named Grandma. I became a believer then and there. Still am. This year, for example, I asked for the annual bottle of single malt medicine from Scotland’s Isle of Skye and ratcheting wrenches — SAE and metric, please — from some mechanic named Sears Roebuck. Santa’s helper filled the order Saturday. All I have to do now is be good until Christmas. . Alan Guebert is an Illinois-based agricultural commentator.

OUTLOOK | WILL PROFITABILITY LAST?

Is smart money getting out while getting is good? HURSH ON AG

KEVIN HURSH

ome astute players in the grain industry seem intent on cashing in their chips in case the years ahead aren’t as rosy as the recent past. Assiniboia Farmland, one of the largest farmland investment companies in the country, has sold its 115,000 acres to the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board. Farmland prices still seem to be rising and maybe they will continue to appreciate. However, Assiniboia obviously believes this is an opportune time to crystallize its large investment gains. Meanwhile, the iconic Weyburn Inland Terminal is pursuing expressions of interest regarding the sale of

some or all of the company. The best time to sell is when there are qualified buyers, and WIT reports “several non-binding expressions of interest.” Interestingly, both of these surprise announcements came the same week that canola prices took an unprecedented pounding with farmer-delivered values falling to the $9 a bushel range. Not only have world prices softened, but our mammoth logistical backlog means that basis deductions are ugly. In some cases, grain companies have dropped nearby bids altogether rather than report a basis that’s extraordinarily wide and a cash price that’s ridiculously low. Farmers who were aggressive sellers early in the crop year now look like geniuses. Producers who thought they could lock the bin doors until the bears went into hibernation have passed up precious delivery opportunities in a market that’s trending downward. Overall, the grain economy is still strong. With yields 30 to 40 percent above average, the return per acre still looks handsome. However, the

market psychology has definitely shifted. The growth of the American ethanol industry was a big part of the boom that started around 2008. Now, ethanol is under attack. While the production of corn-based ethanol is likely to be maintained near current levels, the expansion is certainly over. The world population continues to increase, as does the level of disposable incomes. However, the past year has proven that world grain production can more than keep pace with growing demand. Predicting the future for the grain industry is largely predicated on predicting worldwide weather as well as the worldwide economy. Some 2014 crop failures in key producing regions could cause grain prices to ratchet back up again, and the boom would continue. On the other hand, another aboveaverage crop could keep commodities lower than we’ve seen in recent times. If that’s the case, this could signal a move to lower returns. We’ve seen big transitions in the

past. The mid-1970s saw a switch from a world grain glut to scarcity, which generated the highest grain prices and the highest incomes grain farmers had ever enjoyed. The good times came to a crashing halt in the early 1980s as grain prices fell, interest rates skyrocketed and many producers had droughtreduced crops. There was a short-lived blip in the mid-1990s, when it looked like the golden days were going to return. Alas, the grain economy had to wait until 2008 for a full-fledged and sustained boom. Some analysts suggest that growing world demand will prevent another serious downturn. Maybe. At least we don’t have high interest rates. However, we do have producers who have bought high-priced land, and it wouldn’t take a big drop in returns to start putting a squeeze on those who are highly leveraged. Perhaps this is merely a short-lived blip to the downside, but some of the smart money isn’t taking the chance. Kevin Hursh is an agricultural journalist, consultant and farmer. He can be reached by e-mail at kevin@hursh.ca.

Year brought many changes and kudos EDITORIAL NOTEBOOK

JOANNE PAULSON, EDITOR

Western Producer reporters have travelled the globe this year

hristmas, I always find, is a time for reflection and thanksgiving more than Thanks-

giving. Looking back, it has been a madly busy year at The Western Producer. In May, we began creating original videos to complement our online offerings, a nd th ey hav e been well received (thank you, viewers.) To achieve this, we hired Robin Booker, who has plunged wholeheartedly into editing and posting the videos. Not all of our staff have video cameras yet, but we’re working on it. Expect more in the new year. Our reporters, as always, were everywhere, covering machinery in Hanover, Germany, advances in animal treatment in The Netherlands and the surprise WTO agreement in Bali. Indeed, Barry Wilson was the only Canadian reporter on the ground when the news broke. We were all over the United States, at meetings in Western Canada and at farm shows across the country. Bad colds, airport food, long hours and endless flights did not daunt WP reporters. For our readers, it was a year of huge crops, lowering prices, transportation frustration and livestock labelling issues. We covered it all. In the next three days, we will complete two WP editions and a supplement, and then hopefully take a deep breath, getting ready for our own family celebrations. As I write this, there is a new Versatile tractor sitting on our front lawn. Tomorrow, we will decorate it, gathering in the snow for our comingtogether, end-of-year tradition. If you’re near Saskatoon, drive by the office on Millar Avenue and check it out. It was not a perfect year for us. It was the year Barry decided to retire, leaving us to wrestle with how to manage without our consummate Parliament Hill reporter. He will leave a hole in our pages, and in our hearts, when he moves on in January. Being in the holiday mood, I will focus on how great it was to have Barry at The WP for 35 years … and how great it is to work with this brilliant group of people. From all of us to all of you, may you have a wonderful and safe holiday season, and a very happy, prosperous 2014.

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Re: SaskPower rate increase. I read in the (Saskatoon) StarPhoenix that SaskPower is putting up its rates 5.5 percent in 2014, five percent in 2015 and five percent in 2016. That comes to over 17 percent by 2016. This is going to cause a big round of inflation because all government and crown corporation union employees will need a big increase in wages. So up goes our SaskEnergy, SaskTel and SaskPower rates. Some businesses can pass some of this on, but it makes some of us uncompetitive with neighbouring provinces. It makes manufacturers

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PRICEY COMMISSIONS To the Editor: Re: Nov. 28 WP letters to the editor from Leo Howse and Kyle Korneychuk. I have to state that I agree with the statements from these two gentle-

men. As a retired farmer, I have been an advocate of a strong Canadian Wheat Board and Canadian Grain Commission. The people who wanted to rid the CWB of its monopoly powers knew that Saskatchewan would set up two provincial grain commissions in Saskatchewan that would be very expensive to operate. Cherilyn Nagel Jolly and Bill Cooper were two such persons. Now Ms. Jolly is wanting to be elected to such a commission and collect per diems every time they meet. This is how they have been operating in Alberta for years. When the CWB was in charge of collecting the checkoff for the CGC, the CWB charged a very low administra-

tion fee of less than $2,000 per year. Now that Ms. Jolly and Bill Cooper have helped destroy the single desk of the CWB, they are now increasing your cost of operating a Saskatchewan barley and a Saskatchewan wheat commission. How much is each board member going to be paid? How much is the government executive director going to be paid? It has been stated that about half of the money collected will be spent on research. I guess the other half will be mostly wages. Pretty expensive wheat and barley commissions and a fantastic job creation program. David Bailey, Saskatoon, Sask.

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To the Editor: The first consideration of any government is the health and safety of the people. What will it take to convince the Manitoba government that it should never allow arsenic to be released into our surface waters? I consider such action reprehensible, yet that is exactly what the province has permitted Virden to do, with arsenic that has been removed from the water source at the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s treatment plant. In recent correspondence, the province informed me that arsenic recovered from the Virden water treatment plant will continue to be allowed to be released into a surface water stream: Gopher Creek. My concern is that, over time, this will significantly add to surface water contamination and pollute the environment, creating unknown consequences,Â and compromise future generationsâ&#x20AC;Ś. Manitoba Conservation assumes that minute concentrations are quite harmless to those who would consume water from this source. But time takes its toll. Health issues will come to pass and people will wonder whyâ&#x20AC;Ś. The Criminal Code of Canada states it is an indictable offence to place poison in a place where it may be easily consumed by livestock. There is no mention with respect to humans being victims. Why are poison risks to humans not included? I can only assume that the writers took for granted that everyone would be aware and realize the implications of health risks where poison was involved. Apparently not. Manitoba Health has told me that arsenic should never be put in a water source. Good for them. They have recognized the precautionary principle. And rather than be confronted with related health issues of future generations and increased health care costs, they have taken a stand against arsenic. They know that no one is immune or invincible to arsenic poisoning. As the presiding judge in the tainted blood inquiry, justice Horace Krever stated almost two decades ago, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The relationship between a regulator and the regulated must never become one in which the regulator loses sight of the principle that it only regulates in the public interest and not in the interest of the regulated.â&#x20AC;? It is governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s duty to protect the public interest. As such, I urge that the province require Virden to bring in and utilize

OPINION a safe method of arsenic disposal. John Fefchak, Virden, Man.

TOXIC TREADMILL To the Editor: Re: WP op-ed Oct. 31, Greenpeace Golden Rice stance baffling. When I read that a founding member of Greenpeace is supporting technology that should be “against his grain,” I found it odd. A simple Wikipedia search reveals the truth. Patrick Moore was last involved in the Greenpeace movement a quarter of a century ago. Who would acknowledge a business card that is 25 years old? Since 1990, Patrick Moore has been paid to promote anything and everything from nuclear power to strip mining, fish farming and now GM

golden rice. He has a consulting firm that provides public relations efforts, lectures, lobbying, opinions and committee participation to government and industry. His company is ironically called Green Spirit. As for golden rice, what is so golden? U.S. researchers were fired for testing the genetically modified rice on children in China without parental consent. The key researcher, Guangwen Tang, is banned from doing any more research for two years. Why does Canada promote genetically modified food crops that endanger our long-term standing as far as food production is concerned? Our crops were assumed to be safe. Before GMOs, all Canadian crops were by definition safe and sound and never had any problems with rejection by European countries. Now, Canadian corn, canola, soy and sugar are largely rejected in Europe,

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except as animal feed, because they are genetically engineered. The very short-term gain of increased yield is offset by increased use of chemicals and retrograding rapidly into the use of more toxic chemicals like dicamba and 2,4D-like chemicals due to weeds that become resistant to Roundup herbicide. Where are we going on this toxic treadmill? It is becoming apparent that glyphosate is hazardous to the health of animals, humans and the environment. Dr. Stephanie Seneff, a senior research scientist from MIT, along with Anthony Samsel, recently published a paper indicating that gastrointestinal disorders, obesity, diabetes, heart disease, cancer and a host of other diseases are linked to the disruption of P450 (CYP) enzymes, which detoxify xenobiotics. Gut bacteria are also negatively impacted and inflammation damages cellular

systems over time. I see a big future in organic food production as consumers become aware of the consequences of eating genetically modified food. Heidi Osterman, certified nutritionist, Kelowna, B.C.

FOOD ISSUES COMPLEX To the Editor: We are constantly fed the line that high–input agriculture, “Big Ag,” is the answer for feeding the world, and that organic food is a frivolous luxury and not a viable option. The fact is that more and more reports from development agencies that work in poor countries where hunger is an issue are suggesting that ecological farming techniques, such as organic

or near organic, are crucial. These techniques, which include composting, water and soil conservation, agriforestry and crop diversity, are found to be at least as important as agrichemicals and biotechnology for farmers in the Third World, especially where the soils are degraded and markets marginalized. They simply cannot afford to buy chemical inputs. As well, the ecological practices give producers a better chance of managing the stresses of climate fluctuations. I would suggest that the world’s food issues are very complex and will require a whole range of approaches to meet the demands of an ever-burgeoning population. It will require a more thoughtful approach than by simply heaping scorn on organic farming and pandering to Big Ag. Mark Gimby, Saskatoon, Sask.

CHRISTMAS | RELATIONSHIPS

he person given the least attention at Christmas is Joseph. Barely had he become engaged when his bride-to-be disappeared for three months. But upon her return, he was most attentive. What kind of relationship did Jesus and Joseph have? Jesus was probably as temperamental as other young boys, but he entered adulthood with a fresh vision of how people should live in relationship with life. He explained to the people in a healthy, respectful way that God was like a father. As he drew others to work with him, especially young men, the terms of their relationship had to do with mutual respect: what we might call healthy male bonding. As a woman, I would love to overhear a group of men talk about the relationship between Joseph and Jesus. Jesus’s teachings seem to bear witness to his experience. He seemed able to get people to think of God in intimate terms. Jesus didn’t act in an authoritarian way as he talked heart to heart with his closest friends, nor did he hide behind a mystique. Had he learned about respect for others at Joseph’s knee? When we watch Jesus teach Peter the virtues of patience, again I see the mirror image of mentor and apprentice in the carpenter shop. I see Joseph allowing the lad to make his mistakes, and reminding him that no one is perfect. Listen to the Christmas story with new e a rs. Ima gin e you r se l f i n Joseph’s shoes. Imagine Joseph giving that son a grounding so solid that the lad would dare to teach others a whole new way of thinking about living with each other and with God. This Christmas, give more attention to Joseph and to his capacity to love — a gift of Christmas. Joyce Sasse writes for the Canadian Rural Church Network at www.canadian ruralchurch.net.

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SASKATCHEWAN IRRIGATION PROJECTS ASSOCIATION | LOCATION STUDY

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Keep irrigation in mind, WSA told Upper Qu’Appelle Valley | The agency is looking at the feasibility of a channel in the valley bottom BY KAREN BRIERE REGINA BUREAU

Farmers who want to tap into Saskatchewan’s proposed Upper Qu’Appelle water supply project are frustrated by another delay and the possibility that they won’t be able to participate. The province’s Water Security Agency is undertaking another study of the project, which would convey water from Lake Diefenbaker through the Qu’Appelle Dam to serve the Regina-Moose Jaw corridor, including the cities and the industrial development between them. The existing natural channel is flowing far below capacity because of silt, erosion and the fact that it meanders. It can’t move the amount of water needed by customers such as potash mines, and previous studies have suggested that a conveyance located above the Qu’Appelle Valley would be the best way to do that. It would also allow for irrigation of 110,000 acres.

The cost has been estimated at $1.2 billion but with economic returns of 20 times that amount for at least 50 years. The provincial cabinet has never committed to the large, expensive project, and last year a consultant said the clock was ticking and decisions had to be made. However, the WSA is now taking another look at a channel in the valley rather than above it. “We want to have every option in front of us,” said WSA spokesperson Patrick Boyle. He said the study is to be complete by June. An economic assessment will also be commissioned. Farmers at the recent Saskatchewan Irrigation Projects Association annual meeting suggested the intention is to exclude irrigation from the project. Boyle said the needs of all sectors are being examined. Blaine White, chair of the newly formed Qu’Appelle South Irrigation District (QSID), said any delay in

construction and access to water is “incredibly frustrating.” The new district comprises the rural municipalities of Marquis and Eyebrow, half of the RM of Huron south of the Qu’Appelle Valley and two districts in RM of Maple Bush. About 29 kilometres of the existing channel near Lake Diefenbaker are within the district, and some irrigation already occurs through private pivots and the 2,500 acre Grainland project. However, studies done 25 years ago found that 14,000 acres could be irrigated in the RM of Huron alone. “We have watched the deterioration of the conveyance channel in the valley for years,” said White, who irrigates on his own and as part of Grainland. “We always considered that perhaps an upland channel would be a great fit to alleviate the problems of getting the water down the valley.” He said RM councils and farmers have worked for more than 10 years

to establish the district, which finally became a legal entity in November. The next step for the district is to apply for water allocation and soil certification. “There is a very good idea of the amount of Class 1 soils that could be irrigated, and the way the proposed route was set up, that was to have the ability to irrigate as many of those acres at the least expense,” White said. Members at the SIPA meeting passed a resolution calling on the province to complete the engineering design and get the project shovel ready as soon as possible. At the same time, the best financing model for construction and operation should be selected. “We’ve studied this long enough, and I believe the channel that they’re studying in the bottom of the Qu’Appelle Valley doesn’t include irrigation very well,” said Mark Oram, who is part of the new QSID. “I think we need to move ahead with this upland channel.”

Irrigation assets to be transferred MOOSE JAW, Sask. — The Saskatchewan Irrigation Projects Association expects that a provincial irrigation strategy will be released early next year. Chair Roger Pederson told the SIPA annual meeting that the province’s crops and irrigation branch has been working for months on the strategy, which SIPA has advocated for years. He also said the transfer of irrigation assets from the provincial government to irrigation districts is well underway. “SIPA has indicated the process could proceed much quicker and smoother with the completion of the irrigation strategy.” The government will continue to own the M1 canal, which is the main water conveyance from Lake Diefenbaker for irrigation, but is transferring pump stations, pipelines and other smaller works to the districts. Meanwhile, the divestiture of federal irrigation works in southwestern Saskatchewan is still not complete. Pederson said meetings are planned, and he hoped the process would unfold more quickly next year. “SIPA has supported this process, and our position has been consistent, in that we support viable irrigation in southwest Saskatchewan,” he said. LOCAL CONTROL

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Irrigation districts would like to be able to control their own drainage. SIPA members passed a resolution at their recent annual meeting noting that farm drainage has become topical after several years of flooding. Irrigation districts already have drainage plans and want the Saskatchewan Water Security Agency to allow drainage to occur within a district’s boundaries using existing outlets and without further approvals.

SASKATCHEWAN IRRIGATION PROJECTS ASSOCIATION | FOOD PRODUCTION

More acres, better equipment will hike output BY KAREN BRIERE REGINA BUREAU

MOOSE JAW, Sask. — Saskatchewan could play an integral role in feeding the world if it continues to develop its agricultural resources properly, says the dean of agricultural and environmental sciences at McGill University. Chandra Madramootoo said predictions that the global population will reach nine billion people within a few decades have pushed food security issues to the fore. “We’re going to need to think about how Canada and Saskatchewan can contribute,” he said in an interview at the Saskatchewan Irrigation Projects Association’s annual meeting. He said Saskatchewan has the land and water resources to meet increasing food demands, but improved agricultural systems are required. Irrigation development will be a big

CHANDRA MADRAMOOTOO MCGILL UNIVERSITY

part of those systems. Lake Diefenbaker is not being used to its potential nearly 50 years after its construction. Successive governments know that potential exists but haven’t put the money into large scale irrigation development. Madramootoo said the development in southern Alberta was done largely with private money from the railways. “I believe that in the same way that the railways had a vested interest when they wanted to crop the Palliser Triangle, it could be that this global

food crisis is going to be another trigger to bring the private sector in,” he said. “We know that governments are strapped.” He said Canada is a surplus food producer, but the developing world is experiencing a crisis. “I don’t think Canada can just sit by and say we’re not going to be part of the solution when we’re sitting on all these resources here,” he said. Land, water and new technology will efficiently produce food to feed the growing world, he added. He said irrigation practices in the future will focus more on precision and variable rate irrigation. Improved crop genetics, such as drought and salt tolerant crops, are also key. Boyd Derdal of RainMaker Irrigation in Outlook, Sask., told the meeting that equipment manufacturers are aware of the role irrigation will play in growing more food. Variable

rate technology is one response. Mike Boyd of Valley Irrigation said manufacturers have been called upon to be “incredibly” efficient. “We’ve got to grow more food,” he said. “How much water do we have available to grow that food?” Sprinklers are more efficient, providing better infiltration and more uniformity. “If you have a sprinkler package that is more than five years old, you might want to consider what other products are available,” he told producers. Boyd said a U.S. study found that variable rate irrigation increased corn yields by 13.3 bushels per acre over fields without the technology. That said, farmers aren’t exactly flocking to the technology. “To date, the adoption rate has not been blockbuster performance,” Boyd said. Maybe 100 systems per year are sold, he added.

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Vegetable production explored A study of high-volume vegetable production in Saskatchewan will be complete by the end of this year, said the consultant undertaking the work for SIPA. Judie Dyck said she has met with growers and retailers as part of her work. Growers must be aware that they have to meet both Canadian Food Inspection Agency and particular retailers’ specifications and standards. “The trend for local produce is a real opportunity for Saskatchewan,” she said. “Consumers want to see local produce in stores.” Dyck said a lack of statistics about the industry has been a major challenge. Establishing benchmarks is important to help growers obtain financing and crop insurance and build confidence in the industry, she added.

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WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION | DEMENTIA

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DEMENTIA RESEARCH | MALE CAREGIVERS

Women with dementia

BY BARB GLEN LETHBRIDGE BUREAU

Males take on caregiver role | Researcher wants to determine the challenges rural men face in caring for their spouses BY BARB GLEN LETHBRIDGE BUREAU

When Jane Doe is diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, John Doe can be thrust into the role of caregiver. And when John Doe is a farmer or lives in a small town, he may not seek out support, have access to it or even think of himself as a nurse to his wife. Ryan Waldorf, a master’s student in health sciences at the University of Lethbridge, wants to explore the role of rural men who care for wives with dementia. Waldorf, a nurse who was once part of a team at Lethbridge Regional Hospital that placed dementia sufferers into care facilities, began to wonder how men cope. “We have a hard time caring for (women with dementia) in hospital and we have ample resources. I always think to myself, how can they (male spouses) cope in the community?” Waldorf said care of a person with dementia tends to be more burdensome than care for people with other chronic illnesses. “I think male caregivers aren’t appreciated,” he said. “A lot of the care is invisible. It’s not publicly acknowledged, the amount of care that they give.” Waldorf is now seeking men who live in rural southern or central Alberta and care for a spouse with dementia. He plans to interview them to gain insight into their role and their challenges. The information will be confidential and participants will remain anonymous within his data. Waldorf plans to visit them in their own homes for an interview of no more than an hour. Inquiries from other parts of the Prairies will also be welcome, he added. He won’t visit sites outside his study area, but queries might show the scope of the issue. Waldorf said nursing and caregiving tend to be associated with women rather than men, which might prevent men from identifying them-

ABOUT DEMENTIA • Dementia is a general term referring to a variety of brain disorders. • Cost of dementia, in medical care and lost income, is estimated at $33 billion annually.

• Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. • 747,000 Canadians in 2011 were living with some type of cognitive impairment, including dementia.

• It is not a normal part of aging and no one is immune. • Two to 10 percent of dementia cases start before age 65. Risk of dementia doubles every five years after age 65.

Source: Alzheimer Society of Canada

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selves as caregivers and make it difficult to recruit study participants. Additionally, men tend to be less open about their challenges, and farmers in general are more independent and determined to handle situations themselves, without outside intervention. “Little is known about their struggles and how they feel about care giving.” Unfortunately, more men may find themselves dealing with the situation that Waldorf is exploring. Men are living longer and statistics show 40 to 42 percent of Canadian m e n ma r r i e d t o s p o u s e s w i t h chronic illness are providing their care.

“Women are two times more likely to be diagnosed with dementia, and they usually have dementia for longer periods than males,” he said. More than half those diagnosed continue to live in their home communities, and 98 percent of them need additional personal care. As well, dementia diagnoses will increase now that baby boomers are turning 65. “I’m hoping that I’ll be able to develop a theory that will help develop interventions specifically for males,” said Waldorf. However, the immediate goal is to find research subjects, interview them and prepare and defend his thesis this spring. “I know it’s going to be a unique perspective and a masculine perspective, but I just don’t know where it will take me. I’m trying to be open to the material.” A $30 grocery gift certificate offered to study participants is designed to serve as a thank you. Waldorf can be contacted at 403332-4066 or ryan.waldorf@uleth.ca.

TEN WARNING SIGNS: • Memory loss that affects day to day function • Loss of initiative • Difficulty performing familiar tasks • Problems with language • Disorientation of time and place • Poor or decreased judgment • Problems with abstract thinking • Misplacing things • Changes in mood and behaviour • Changes in personality Source: Alzheimer Society of Canada

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Canada and other G8 countries have vowed to step up medical research efforts to cure dementia — or at least delay its onset. Dementia is deemed to be a looming global health issue, and those at a recent international meeting of health ministers, researchers and the World Health Organization were told that the incidence of dementia doubles every 20 years. At current rates, one in every three people will develop it in some form. Canadian health minister Rona Ambrose and Alberta health minister Fred Horne were among the Canadian representatives at the summit meeting. Speaking after the meeting from London, Horne said there are 40,000 dementia sufferers in Alberta, and 8,000 new cases are diagnosed each year. However, those at the summit meeting learned there is no cure and no effective drugs in the pipeline that are proven to delay its development. It prompted a G8 commitment to either find a cure or find effective therapies by 2025. “One of the things that was discussed here that was very heartening is the fact that there are a number of new diagnostic tests now that can identify either people who are beginning to develop dementia or people who are most likely to develop dementia, and this includes some genetic testing that’s available,” said Horne. It may allow people to plan care for those diagnosed before onset. He also said 50 percent of dementiarelated illness can be prevented through maintenance of healthy lifestyles that achieve weight control and cardio-vascular fitness. “There’s much more we can do simply by focusing on the wellness of our population that will bring some of those numbers down in the future.” Horne said some G8 countries have national strategies to deal with burgeoning cases of dementia, but Canada is not one of them because health care falls under provincial jurisdiction. He thinks a pan-Canadian strategy is needed. “In my position as co-chair of the federal-provincial-territorial conference of health ministers, I plan to raise that issue with my colleagues from across the country,” said Horne. “We need a dementia strategy. It needs to address research but it needs to address the other side of it, which is how we provide better community care for people with dementia and Alzheimer’s and how we support their families and others who are providing care to them.” Horne said Ambrose committed Canada to work with France to lead a conference this spring that would explore how industry and academics can play a greater role in solutions. He also sees a need for countries to collaborate on research,pool resources and share their findings. Horne said efforts must be made to remove the stigma from dementia and other forms of mental illness so it can be publicly discussed and addressed.

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JOINT VENTURE | MICROBIAL PRODUCTS

Monsanto, Novozymes strike R&D arrangement Microbial products | The companies want to develop seed treatments from naturally occurring bacteria and fungi REUTERS & SASKATOON NEWSROOM

Monsanto says a deal with Novozymes to form a long-term research and development alliance should accelerate the release of microbialbased products designed to improve crop production. For farmers, the partnership should result in new seed treatments and topical applications for crops manufactured from naturally occurring bacteria and fungi, said officials with both companies. Monsanto is known for its develop-

ment of genetically modified crops and Roundup herbicide. The company has broad global market share of GM corn and soybeans. However, increasing weed and pest resistance to Roundup and other crop protection chemicals has been a mounting problem. The work in microbials could help address some of those concerns but has broader implications for improved production and sustainability, using bacteria and fungi to optimize the performance of crops. Row crops as well as fruit and vege-

tables are target areas for product research. The deal with Novozymes provides an “important head start” for Monsanto’s work in this area and will help create more value for farmers faster, said Robb Fraley, Monsanto’s chief technology officer. Novozymes added Philom Bios, a Saskatoon inoculant manufacturer, in 2007. Analysts said while the biological work is not likely to offer a near-term revenue boost, it does hold longterm promise.

“I like the transaction. This is a brand new opportunity,” said BGC Financial equity research analyst Mark Gulley. “This supplements Monsanto’s current crop protection portfolio.” Seed treatments in a group of core crops, including corn, soybeans, wheat, cotton, canola, fruit and vegetables, is a priority for the near term, the companies said. Development of spray applications could follow. Biologicals are used to complement or replace agricultural chemical products and represent a growing

market segment of $2.3 billion in annual sales, according to Monsanto. Novozymes has an established commercial business in microbials, offering products that improve fertility, yield and help control disease. Revenue from its bio-ag portfolio was $120 million last year. In the deal w ith Novozymes, Monsanto will make an upfront payment of $300 million and establish the BioAg Alliance, which joins Novozymes’ microbial discovery work with Monsanto’s commercial capabilities, the companies said.

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Years of promoting oats’ wonderful healthy qualities doesn’t mean everyone knows all about it, says Agriculture Canada research scientist Nancy Ames. Even lots of doctors and dietitians don’t realize oats have been proven to lower cholesterol and probably have other health-promoting characteristics, she told the Prairie Oat Growers convention in Winnipeg Dec. 5. “Most of them don’t even know about the health claim,” Ames said. It means the oat industry, from farmers to food processors, needs to inform key front line health information providers about what has already been proven about oats. “I think we’ve got a new group to add into our value chain. I think we’ve missed this,” said Ames. Oats are famous inside the food ingredients community for being the first food to receive a U.S. Food and Drug Administration health claim, which allows oatmeal processors to say that their product can lower cholesterol. Scientists think other factors also make oats healthful when included in human diets. Speakers at the conference said cooked oats seem to be ideal, both on a molecular level and in their consistency. Ames said oats’ beta glucan-toavailable carbohydrate ratio seems to be important, as does its “viscosity,” or stickiness. Baby boomers often turn to their doctors and listen to dietitians when deciding how to change their diets late in life to make them more healthy. As a result, Ames said encouraging doctors to recommend oats should increase demand for oat-based products. However, she said many doctors don’t realize what scientists know about oats, which must be fixed. Ames said oats promoters also need to get their information into social media and mass media because that’s where much of the public obtains its advice on health.

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FARMLIVING

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CHRISTMAS CRAFTS | MARKET TRENDS

Crafters help Santa put gifts under the tree Father, daughter team enjoy making unique, country creations BY KAREN MORRISON SASKATOON NEWSROOM

Success in Christmas craft markets comes from offering something that is seldom seen anywhere else, say two Saskatchewan crafters. Maureen Kinch of Langham and her father, Marcel Lecomte, of Tisdale team up to create “primitive country décor” items. “I don’t duplicate many,” said Kinch, whose company is called Chickidi Creations. “I work very hard to achieve that and not do the same as somebody else so that I do stand out. I can’t stand making 30 of the same thing.” The former interior decorator’s efforts earned best booth accolades

Marcel Lecomte of Tisdale, Sask., above, owner of Whistle While You Work, creates unique items designed from wood for craft markets. He works with his daughter, Maureen Kinch, right, owner of Chickidi Creations of Langham, Sask. Kinch makes folksy and unique country decor. The twosome displayed their wares at the Western Development Museum’s Christmas Craft Fair, Oct. 18-19 in Saskatoon. | KAREN MORRISON PHOTOS

at the Western Development Museum’s annual craft show in Saskatoon this fall. Lecomte, who provides the wooden frames, cabinets and willow furniture, said every show is different. “You can never go with the right thing,” he said. “You just load some of everything.” Some weeks, he makes more than 30 frames for Kinch’s message boards. “The hard part about crafting is coming up with something new each year,” he said. Kinch said Lecomte, whose company name is Whistle While You Work, encouraged her to “not fear tools.” Kinch was recently reached in her garage while working with a sander and jigsaw. Her other tools include a glue gun, sewing machine and paint. She said a recent downturn in homespun craft markets is showing signs of a turnaround, citing strong sales and markets this year. “ Yo u ’ re n o t g o i n g t o g e t t h e uniqueness out of it,” she said of low priced mass produced discount store crafts. The pair says it’s often difficult to have enough for the handful of shows they choose to attend each year. They market through Facebook, shows and word of mouth. Kinch has not launched a website, fearing she might not be able to keep ahead of online orders if she did so. “I do it for the enjoyment, to get out and to have a little extra cash in my pocket,” said Kinch. “The day it becomes too pressured for me, I’ll stop. That’s not the goal behind it. It’s not my career. I’m not going to pay my bills doing this.” Kinch manages the books for her husband’s trucking business and has a holistic healing practice. They travel as a family to shows in a trailer, bringing a wide variety of crafts and stands and spending up to seven hours setting up their booth. Kinch said her father never thought his work was good enough for such shows, but he is busy providing frames for her crafts and filling custom orders. Lecomte’s wife, Amelia, helps him finish his woodworking by using powder paints to create a rustic look. “If my hands are occupied, my mind is occupied. I can’t go to the Coop and drink coffee. I’m not that kind of person,” said Lecomte, a former farmer who built the family home. He generally works an eight to four shift. “Sometimes I lock the door and go fishing,” he said.

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FARM LIVING ENTERTAINING IDEAS | ETHNIC DISHES

Entertain with ethnic flavours TEAM RESOURCES

Scandinavian. Whatever you make, there is nothing more warming than home cooking.

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C Log style tourtiere can be prepared a day in advance using a beef and pork combination or wild game. | SARAH GALVIN PHOTOS

hristmas is a time for entertaining friends and family, and we look for new ideas. These recipes are taken from many cultures. Tourtière is traditional French Canadian, ponche caliente is a warm nonalcoholic punch from Mexico and gravlax is traditional

wedge or round of brie hot pepper jelly dried cranberries and cherries Slice brie in half to make two layers. Place on a preheated baking stone or in a heavy pan. Generously add a layer of hot pepper jelly with dried berries in the centre and on top of the brie. Place in hot oven at 400 F (205 C) until cheese begins to melt. Serve immediately with crackers or baguette.

TOURTIÈRE This can be served warm or at room temperature. Make it in a pie plate or as a log. It can also be made with ground wild game and made ahead and frozen. Thaw for 24 hours in the refrigerator before baking. Serve with green tomato relish. 1 lb. 3/4 lb. 1 large 1/2 tsp. 1/4 tsp. 1/4 tsp. 1 tsp. 1/2 tsp. 1/2 c.

ground pork 500 g ground beef 375 g yellow onion, finely diced ground cinnamon 3 mL ground cloves 2 mL black pepper 2 mL salt 5 mL dried thyme 3 mL beef or chicken 125 mL broth 2 tbsp. breadcrumbs 30 mL

Put the stock in a large pan or pot and bring to a boil. Add the pork, beef, onions, and seasonings. Cook with the lid on until the meat is completely broken down and cooked, about 1 1/2 hours. Remove the lid and cook until all of the liquid has evaporated. Add bread crumbs one tablespoon at a time to soak up any oil. Cool completely before filling the pastry. Roll pastry into a rectangle. Place a strip of filling in the middle and fold pastry over on the long sides and then fold up the ends. Trim excess pastry because otherwise it may not fully cook. Milk can be used to help seal the seams so that it doesn’t fall apart. Place on a baking sheet, seam side down. Cut a few steam vents in the top and decorate with more pastry, if you wish. Brush with milk. Bake at 425 F (220 C) for about 20 minutes or until golden in colour.

1 1/4 c. chilled sour cream 310 mL 4 to 6 tbsp. ice water 60 to 90 mL Blend together flour, butter, and salt in a bowl with your fingertips, a pastry blender or food processor until most of mixture resembles coarse meal with the remainder in small lumps, roughly the size of peas. Add sour cream and blend just until incorporated. Drizzle four tablespoons (60 mL) water over mixture and mix just until incorporated. Test mixture by gently squeezing a small handful. It should hold together without crumbling apart. If necessary, add enough remaining water, one tablespoon (15 mL) at a time. The pastry will be tough if you overwork or add too much water. Turn mixture out onto a work surface and divide into four portions if making pies or one piece if making a log. With heel of hand, smear each portion once in a forward motion to help distribute fat. Gather dough together and form it into a disc while rotating it on work surface. Chill dough, wrapped in plastic wrap, until firm, at least one hour or up to one day.

PONCHE CALIENTE Tamarind is a tropical flavour that is both sweet and sour. If you cannot find it, substitute with lime juice and brown sugar. 1/2 pineapple, cut into 5 cm 1 inch pieces 1 green apple, diced 1 orange sliced and then each slice quartered 1 tsp. tamarind concentrate 5 mL 5 c. unrefined apple 1.25 L juice or cider 1/2 c. raw sugar 125 mL 3/4 c. raisins 200 mL 3/4 c. coarsely chopped 200 mL walnuts 2 long cinnamon sticks, broken 4 whole cloves 4 whole allspice 8 c. water 2L Combine all in a pot and simmer for about an hour or until mellow. Serve in glasses with the fruits and a spoon so the fruits can also be eaten.

STEELHEAD TROUT GRAVLAX Serve thinly sliced as an appetizer with crème fraiche or sour cream, finely diced red onion and capers with thinly sliced pumpernickel or rye bread.

SOUR CREAM PASTRY 1 1/4 c. cold unsalted 310 mL butter, cut into 1/2 inch (3 cm ) cubes 3 1/4 c. all-purpose flour 810 mL 1 tsp. salt 5 mL

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RELATIONSHIPS | DATING

Hurrying relationship may scare away friend SPEAKING OF LIFE

JACKLIN ANDREWS, BA, MSW

For the past few months, I have been dating a wonderful woman from the city. I really enjoy our time together. The problem is that I would like to take our relationship one step further and either move in together or perhaps get married. She grew up on the farm and appears to enjoy spending time in the country. But whenever I suggest getting together with her, she keeps putting me off. She says she needs more time. My question is, how much time does she need, or is her reluctance a signal that she and I will never get together permanently?

Steelhead trout gravlax appetizers can be served on rye bread or in a potato bowl, shown below. 1 1/2 tbsp. 2 tbsp. 1 1/2 tbsp. 1 tbsp.

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Remove any pin bones in the fish. Mix the salt and sugar together in a bowl. To prepare the curing mixture, grind all the seasonings in a mortar and pestle or coffee grinder until fine. Add to sugar and salt mixture and mix well. Place fish skin side down in a baking dish. Pour curing mixture over fish to completely cover it. Cover with plastic wrap and place in refrigerator for 24 hours. Remove fish from the curing mixture, turn it over, and cover again with curing mixture. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a second 24 hours. Remove and turn over as before and refrigerate for a third 24 hours. Remove fish from curing mixture

and rinse under cold running water. Pat dry with paper towels. Place uncovered in pan in refrigerator for 24 hours to dry out the surface. Slice thinly and arrange on a plate. Serve with crème fraiche or sour cream, finely diced red onions, capers and small thin rounds of rye bread. Another option is to make potato bowls and fill with crème fraiche, finely chopped red onion, capers, lemon zest and gravlax.

POTATO BOWL Coarsely grate a baking potato. Soak in water with one tsp. (5 mL) salt. Drain and dry. Add one lightly beaten egg, one tbsp. (15 mL) flour and black pepper to taste. Generously grease a mini sized muffin pan. Preheat the pan in the oven to 375 F (190 C). When the pan is hot, add the shredded potato mixture to

form little bowls. Bake until browned, about 20 minutes. Remove from pan and cool. Deep fry the little potato bowls at 375 F (190 C) until crispy. Drain on paper towels. Sarah Galvin is a home economist, teacher and farmers’ market vendor at Swift Current, Sask., and a member of Team Resources. She writes a blog at allourfingersinthepie. blogspot.ca. Contact: team@producer.com.

You need to understand that in most new relationships one person is often more interested in quickly moving to intensity before the other one is. Impatient ones are often the men, who struggle more with their emotions than women. Your feelings for this woman ARE creating some emotional confusion. You hope by getting a solid commitment she will not disappear and

leave you hurting and distraught. Chances are that she is feeling as intense about your relationship as you are. The difference is that she is not overwhelmed by it and able to carry on despite those feelings. She does not need a marriage certificate or a shared mailing address and can take the time that both of you need before leaping into longterm commitments. Don’t force the issue. As good as your relationship is now, it could turn sour if you either convince or manipulate your friend to jump to a level that makes her uncomfortable. If this relationship is too much for you and if you cannot handle your feelings or are not eating or sleeping properly, recognize that as your problem, not hers. You might have to take a break from your friend, perhaps even end the relationship. As disappointing and hurtful as that would be, it is better for you than any anxiety and tensions. If, on the other hand, you are able to deal with your emotional challenges, why would you not continue to enjoy your hours together until the time to get together is more appealing to both of you? Check out Louann Brizendine’s The Male Brain. It might help you understand the situation between you and your friend more clearly. Jacklin Andrews is a family counsellor from Saskatchewan. Contact: jandrews@ producer.com.

HUMOUR | IT’S IN THE BIBLE

Many biblical references to man and his enemies on battlefield THE MORE THINGS CHANGE …

MICHAEL GILLGANNON

Where else is it an eye for an eye but in the NFL?

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or God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” John 3:16. Amen to that, brother, but its significance at an NFL football game seems hazy. We’ve all seen fans at sporting events holding signs writ large, giving chapter and verse of particular Bible passages. John 3:16 is one of them. Some extensive research has yield-

ed several Bible verses that have more of a football flavour than John 3:16. “Art thou for us, or for our adversaries?” Joshua 3:13. “But let us fight against them in the plain, and surely we shall be stronger than they.” 1 Kings 20:23. “His hand will be against every man, and every man’s hand against him.” Genesis 16:12. “Eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot.” Deuteronomy 19:21. “He rode upon a cherub, and did fly: yea, he did fly upon the wings of the

wind.” Psalms 18:10. “Abner . . . smote him under the fifth rib.” 2 Samuel 2:23. “I am escaped with the skin of my teeth.” 2 Kings 19:20. “He heapeth up riches, and knoweth not who shall gather them.” Psalms 24:6. “He smelleth the battle afar off.” 2 Kings 24:25. “His enemies shall lick the dust.” Psalms 72:9. “He is brought as a lamb to the slaughter.” Song of Solomon 53:7. “Lewd fellows of the baser sort.”

Acts 27:5. “Fight the good fight.” Thessalonians 6:12. “My punishment is greater than I can bear.” Exodus 9:13. “He smote them hip and thigh.” Judges 15:8. “Is there no balm in Gilead? Is there no physician there?” Jeremiah 8:22. Finally and irresistibly: “Thou art the man.” 2 Samuel 12:7. Michael Gillgannon is the former news editor of The Western Producer and managing editor of Western People. Contact: humour@ producer.com

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We had found our Shangri-la in Elliot Lake, Ont., as new immigrants to Canada. My husband, Dieter, and I immigrated from Germany in 1952. Elliot Lake, Ont., consisted of only five houses and several nearby uranium

mines. We wanted our family to grow up alongside this growing town. We loved the endless forests and many lakes nearby. We secured a house, tent and kayak and were set to stay in Elliot Lake forever. When blessed with our fifth child in February 1959, our happiness knew no bounds. But just before Christmas, 1961, Dieter was killed in

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ABOVE: Phil, left, and Bev Hunt raise Angus cattle with daughter-in-law Diane, son Geoff and grandson Corb. The family was named commercial breeder of the year by the Alberta Angus Association. LEFT: Cattle swath graze on the Hunt farm near Flatbush, Alta. | MARY MACARTHUR PHOTOS

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Switch to Angus eases workload, improves calving Breeders learn the ropes | Ranchers improve management techniques, finding ways to cut costs while reducing footprint BY MARY MACARTHUR CAMROSE BUREAU

FLATBUSH, Alta. — The Hunt family knew it was time to look for land with fewer neighbours when the acreages started crowding their farm near Bentley, Alta. It took Phil Hunt 10 years of looking to find just the right farm with a single connected block of land and good soil. Checking out farms became an art, said Phil, whose checklist included the soil, grass and shape of the cattle on the land. “Sometimes it was my spring holiday,” said Phil, who was 50 and had a son wanting to join the farm. The family needed to move and get more land, or quit. Fifteen years ago they found their Sara Lake Ranch in the Athabina district between the Athabasca and Pembina rivers near Flatbush. “We saw lots of possibilities,” said Phil. The following year they unrolled 100 balls of wire to switch the grain farm to cattle. Today, the ranch includes 25 quarters of deeded, leased and rented land, on which the Hunts grow grass, hay and silage for their 480 Red Angus cross cows. Phil and Bev and their son, Geoff, and his wife, Diane, have their own cattle, but share equipment, land and labour. The farm, about 45 minutes north of Westlock, Alta., was close to feedlots, cattle auctions and a booming agricultural centre, ideal for a growing cattle operation. This year, the Alberta Angus Association named the ranch commercial breeder of the year during a ceremony at Edmonton’s Farmfair. The family switched to Angus from Hereford and Simmental in 1985 and have expanded and improved the herd through good bull genetics. Two-thirds of the bulls are Red Angus and one-third are Simmental. Phil and Bev had little cattle experience before they started in the business. With a city job and a steady paycheque, Phil began buying cull cows at auction markets and learned about calving the hard way. “We bought a lot of junk back then. I did get an education in calving. I’ve

just about seen everything,” said Phil, who rarely requires a veterinarian during calving. Herd health is an important part of the operation, said Bev, who looks after planning and ensuring a consistent program. The Hunts pushed back calving at the new farm until April and set a strict schedule to help ease the workload. In Bentley, they had checked cattle every three hours during calving, but in Flatbush the cattle are on their own between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. “That’s what our Angus breeding is for — so we don’t have to get up at night,” said Geoff.

The farm’s calving percentage has improved despite the relaxed calving watch. The cattle also stay at home longer since the family moved to Flatbush. The weaned calves are usually sold at the end of February, 10 months after calving. The family had sold their calves to the same feedlot for 16 years when they lived in Bentley. Now they are sold either through auction markets or to feedlots, depending on prices. Older cows graze on swaths from mid-November to mid-December, which is one more way to keep them healthy, reduce feed costs and keep

manure on the land. It takes the family 45 minutes to move the electric wire so that their 200 cows can get fresh swaths daily. They have tried grazing swaths longer in the field, but the cattle are reluctant to leave the shelter of the trees for the open field as the temperature drops. The calves and first and second calf heifers are fed a mixture of silage and hay in fields closer to the yards. Having wide open spaces for a large cattle operation comes at the expense of having to live far enough away from large communities. Flatbush, Jarvie and Dapp, which

were once active farm communities, are slowly getting smaller. Flatbush has an active legion and a good senior centre. Skating and recreational hockey are available, and Geoff and Diane’s son, Corb, will attend school in Dapp when he is older. Despite the small communities, there is a “good sense of community,” said Diane. A group of neighbours gets together to process cattle, which often turns into a social occasion. In the summer, Diane and Geoff play ball and golf at a couple of local courses. “It’s more cussing than golfing,” said Diane.

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Christmas spirit captured in miniature Each Christmas, the Mountainview Museum and Archives at Olds, Alta., invites local artists, craftsmen and collectors to submit to the Spectacular Christmas Village display to mark the season. This year, Olds resident Debbie Rogers displayed her entire miniature village. The museum includes archival material and artifacts dating back to homesteader days. It also has a gallery with monthly shows featuring regional artists. | Barbara Duckworth photos

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Convenience remains consumer priority CALGARY BUREAU

Canadians are not spending any more money on food, so grocery chains are looking for new ways to draw in customers. “We still have a stagnant population in this country that doesn’t spend any more on food than it did 10 years ago,” said John Scott, the retired head of the Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers who is now a private consultant with the retail food industry. “We have smaller households and urbanization.” During the annual Canfax Market Forum held in Calgary Nov. 27, Scott charted a list of trends among Canada’s largely urban population of shoppers who are looking for bargains at some stores and unique purchases at others. Shoppers may go to Walmart for packaged goods while Costco, which offers a Canadian AAA beef in large quantities, is building a reputation for quality meat. They may also go to Safeway or Save On to buy high quality ready-to-eat meals. “Each of those stores means something different to you. Each of those stores has developed a strategy they hope will do something for you,” Scott said. Demographics are changing, and the technologically savvy children of baby boomers are shopping in a different way. They check prices and read labels on their smartphones before they leave home. “We call them the spoiled kids of the eighties,” he said. “We might have thrown pizza or doughnuts at them, but they are not doing that to their kids.” Baby boomers still command a large share of the retail dollar, but the youngest are 47 years old. They are looking for more time, improved health, opportunities to socialize and good things for their grandchildren. “Grandma isn’t going to feed the grandkids anything but the very best,” he said. As well, 150,000 immigrants a year move to Canada, mostly from Asia. The first newcomers built their own supermarkets rather than go to established outlets because they seemed foreign. Their children still shop at those stores because they offer something different. There is also a wide economic chasm in the population: 10 percent have a lot of money and are accustomed to spending it on high quality products. Those with lots of money go to premium stores such as Sunterra in Calgary to buy restaurant quality meals and gourmet items. The middle class is being squeezed, and that will continue. Sobeys, Safeway and Metro in Eastern Canada serve the middle class. Many of the stores are in the suburbs. “The biggest issue we have is that the majority of the population does not have very much at all.” They shop at discount stores such as No Frills and lower priced outlets such as Walmart and Superstore. However, many who are not in the low income bracket also shop there because they appreciate a bargain. The recession of 2008 had a major

impact as people started to listen to the business news and became worried. They watched their money and started to buy packaged goods at the cheapest possible price. Supermarkets dropped their prices, which would normally creep back up when the good times return. However, consumers are still worried and they will not pay a premium price for packaged goods again. Traditional supermarkets tried to match Walmart’s price for those goods. Those departments are now shrinking and retailers are offering more cheese,

Shopping at the supermarket may become less common if electronic delivery services take off. | produce, dairy and meat because they make more money. Food as medicine is also popular, and most stores now offer gluten free and peanut free products for consumers with allergies. Gluten free products can account for 1.5 percent of all sales in high

income areas. “Health sells,” Scott said. “Buy local” is a growing trend and often comes with a back story because people feel more confident in the product if they know its source. “It is not enough to know the ingredients. I want to know who stands

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AG NOTES ANGUS CENTRAL OPEN Angus Central has officially opened in Alberta’s Rocky View County. The national headquarters of the Canadian Angus Association houses a significant collection of Angus art, culture and artifacts. For more information, visit www.cdnangus.ca/main_page. htm#sthash.9meSTzGZ.dpuf. MANITOBA CANOLA GROWERS ELECTING DIRECTORS The Manitoba Canola Growers Association was to have counted ballots Dec. 17 in its director election. Members elect four directors every two years to a four-year term. The five candidates vying for the four director positions are Larry Bohdanovich of Grandview, Brian Chorney of East Selkirk, Charles Fossay of Starbuck, Eduard Hiebert of St. Francois Xavier and Ed Rempel of Starbuck.

meat quality. The program also offers successful applicants matching funds of up to $100,000 to launch or expand local food marketing campaigns as part of a $2 million provincial government effort to promote B.C. food. SMART PIG HANDLING VIDEO RELEASED The Manitoba Pork Council has released a new series of employee training videos called Smart Pig Handling. The six chapter series is designed to help lessen stress on workers and livestock, prevent workplace injuries, improve workplace satisfaction, reduce in-transit losses, improve meat quality and ensure animal wellbeing. The council hopes to have Smart Pig Handling in all barns for the

benefit of consistent, standardized training across Canada. The videos are available on its YouTube channel at MBPorkfan and its website. The project’s main support came from the Farm Credit Canada Ag Safety Fund, administered by the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association with funding from FCC. FINALISTS VIE FOR HOLSTEIN CANADA COW OF THE YEAR The annual Cow of the Year competition has kicked off with the selection of the four cows vying for the 2013 title: Vieux Saule Allen Dragonfly of St. Esprit, Que.; Comestar Goldwyn Lilac of Victoriaville, Que.; Rainyridge Talent Barbara of Laurier, Man.; and Gen-l-Beq Shottle Bombi of St. Patrice, Que. Nominees are selected based on ancestry-pedigree, production,

classification, genetic merit and offspring achievements. The nominee booklet, which includes a resume on each finalist and a voting card, will be mailed to Holstein Canada members in the February-March edition of Info Holstein. Voting options include mailing the postage paid, tear-off voting ballot, faxing a ballot, emailing cowoftheyear@holstein.ca; or voting online from a confidential Holstein Canada online account. For more information, visit www. thebullvine.com/news/strongfinalists-vie-2013-holstein-canadacow-year. B.C. CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE British Columbia is planning a centre of excellence dedicated to agriculture.

Construction is progressing at the University of the Fraser Valley on a new barn and greenhouses after an investment of $1 million by government. The new structures are located at the University’s Chilliwack campus at Canada Education Park. Facilities will include a demonstration barn and new greenhouses that will provide on-campus venues for students to gain practical experience, pursue applied research and perform laboratory and field exercises in a controlled environment. The university has offered agriculture education programs for more than 35 years with courses in subjects ranging from livestock to horticulture and provides students with skills for careers in a variety of sectors, including agri-business and livestock.

2013 PULSE VARIETY TRIAL DATA AVAILABLE The 2013 variety trial data is available for all pulse crops: soybeans, edible beans, peas, fababeans and lentils. For more information contact Manitoba Agriculture, which compiled the data and released it in November. BUY LOCAL FUNDING TO PROMOTE B.C. MEAT The British Columbia Association of Abattoirs is putting $63,250 into a Buy Local program. As a result, producers, retailers, chefs and consumers will receive more information on B.C. meat products. One project is a smartphone app that will connect residents and tourists travelling in the province with information on B.C.’s meat and poultry products. The B.C. Meats for B.C. Markets phone app will allow users to locate farms, stores and restaurants that sell B.C. meat. Another project will help the association expand its B.C. Beef Quality Information System to encompass all red meat, including lamb, goat, pork and bison. The system began as a pilot project and has enabled abattoirs to streamline their traceability and food safety systems while providing feedback to livestock producers on

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Amazon port expects major traffic next year SAO PAULO, Brazil (Reuters) — The Brazilian arm of U.S. commodities trader Archer Daniels Midland Co. expects to move one million tonnes of soybeans and corn through its new terminal at the mouth of the Amazon in 2014, the head of South American operations said. The company eventually plans to expand capacity at its Barcarena terminal outside Brazil’s northern port city of Belem to handle six million tonnes of grain annually, taking pressure off Brazil’s congested southern export corridors. “We expect to get licensing soon for Barcarena, which would allow us to move around a million tonnes of soy and corn next year,” chief executive officer Valmor Schaffer said. The grains will come from nearby growing areas in Para state and from Mato Grosso via truck and river barge from Porto Velho, Rondonia, he added. Eventually, a railway could provide additional options for landlocked centre-west grain producers in Brazil to ship their grains to international markets. ADM’s terminal has two operational ship loaders and the port has capacity to store 36,000 tonnes of grain, which the company expects to expand to three ship loaders with storage capacity of 130,000 tonnes. Once completed, the terminal will move roughly the same amount as ADM exports through its Santos terminal in the southeastern state of Sao Paulo.

Australia’s position in a major market where competitors like the United States, European Union and ASEAN countries are already benefiting from preferential access,” Abbott said in a statement. The pact with Korea is the first such deal secured by Abbott’s government following its September election victory, but it wants more with Asian trading partners that buy most of its resources and raw materials, notably Japan and China TRANSPORTATION

New rail cars not answer to safety issues: ethanol industry WASHINGTON, D.C. (Reuters) — A U.S. rail safety proposal to upgrade thousands of tanker cars

would add billions of dollars in costs without guaranteeing a decrease in accidents, the U.S. ethanol industry said. As more flammable liquids such as ethanol and, increasingly, crude oil are carried on the tracks, regulators are considering tougher safety standards to prevent high-profile mishaps like a deadly incident in Lac-Mégantic, Que., July 6 that killed 47 people. Corn ethanol, a fuel additive, is largely carried on rail tank cars to refiners, which blend the product into gasoline. A proposal from rail operators to add safety components like heat shields to the fleet of roughly 29,000 ethanol rail cars would add weight, limit capacity and take many cars out of service for months at a time, the Renewable Fuels Association said in a letter to regulators.

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The cost of compliance could reach $2.6 billion just for the ethanol sector, and regulators would be wise to push for improvements in

the tracks rather than rail cars if they want to prevent repeats of recent derailments, the trade association wrote.

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Australia, South Korea reach trade deal SYDNEY, Australia (Reuters) — Australia has sealed a free trade agreement with South Korea that will eliminate tariffs of up to 300 percent on Australia’s major exports, notably agricultural products and resources, prime minister Tony Abbott said. South Korea is Australia’s third biggest export market and fourth biggest trading partner, with twoway trade totaling $30.6 billion in 2012, and Australian exports to Korea accounting for $20.8 billion. While the agreement will boost Australian farm exports, Abbott said in a statement that some Australian industries, such as cars and automotive parts, may face increased competition from Korean imports. “The (free trade agreement) secures

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Brazil forecasts record soybeans

NEW YORK, N.Y. (Reuters) — The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has said it expected neutral El Nino weather conditions in the Northern Hemisphere through summer 2014. In its monthly report, the Climate Prediction Center said that conditions during November indicated the weather phenomenon was unlikely to cause extreme weather through summer. FARM INPUTS

Fertilizer maker Mosaic to buy back shares (Reuters) — Fertilizer company Mosaic said it would buy back 43.3 million restricted shares, or about 10

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percent of its outstanding stock, from the Margaret A. Cargill Foundation and the Anne Ray Charitable Trust over the next eight months. Long anticipated by investors, the transaction with the MAC Trusts adds support to a stock that has fallen about 17 percent this year as overseas demand dried up for the

company’s phosphate and potash fertilizer products. It also eases speculation that Mosaic might be a takeover target with a large number of shares in play. Cargill in 2011 announced plans to split off its 64 percent stake in Mosaic under a series of agreements with the agribusiness’s shareholders, includ-

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RESTRICTED SHARES ing charitable trusts. Restrictions on the trusts and other stockholders transferring those shares expired on Nov. 26. Mosaic chief executive officer Jim Prokopanko said the company was evaluating other moves, including possibly buying the trusts’ remaining common shares.

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SAO PAULO, Brazil (Reuters) — Brazil’s government crop supply agency forecast record soybean output of 90.03 million tonnes, near the top of its previous forecast of 87.9 million to 90.2 million tonnes, as farmers finish planting new fields. If confirmed, the crop would surpass last season’s record 81.5 million tonnes by 10.5 percent, and the South American country could overtake the United States as the world’s top producer of the oilseed for the 2013-14 crop year. Area planted with soy expanded by 6.2 percent from a year earlier as farmers chose the crop over alternatives such as corn, the agency, Conab, said in its third monthly estimate of the season. Conab said irregular rainfall earlier in the season in the principal centrewest region had given way to a good overall climate as soy plants enter their growth and flowering stage. Soy planting nationwide is about 95 percent complete. A caterpillar previously unknown in Brazil, the helicoverpa armigera, is forcing farmers to use more pesticides than usual in most producing regions, raising costs but not yet threatening output, Conab said. Brazil’s wheat crop forecast rose 11 percent to 5.36 million tonnes, up from 4.81 million tonnes in November, due to favourable weather in top producing state Rio Grande do Sul. Conab said the state may have its highest-yielding crop ever, also helped by new pestresistant crop technologies. AGRIBUSINESS

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Cargill names new Asia development boss DUBAI, U.A. E.(Reuters) — Cargill has hired Mumtaz Kazmi, previously the mergers and acquisitions head for Credit Suisse in the Middle East, to help it expand in Asia, two banking sources aware of the matter said. Cargill is one of the world’s largest privately held corporations and a leading commodities trader. Like other large U.S.-based agribusiness companies, it has been stepping up acquisitions in resource-rich and fast-growing emerging markets in recent months, seeking to diversify away from the United States. Kazmi, who worked at Credit Suisse for more than a decade before leaving the firm late last year, has been appointed as Cargill’s strategy and business development manager for Asia Pacific, a role that includes leading merger and acquisition efforts for Cargill in the region, according to his LinkedIn profile. He will be based in Singapore and his main focus will be to seek acquisitions in Southeast Asia, the sources said.

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NEWS Farmers in The Netherlands have been on the front lines when it comes to meshing livestock production methods with consumer demand. They are leading the way in bringing animal welfare and health practices in line with consumer expectations. What lessons do they have for us in Canada? Western Producer reporter Barbara Duckworth travelled to the Netherlands to find out. NETHERLANDS | ANIMAL WELFARE

Veal researchers address health issues of calves Researchers in the Netherlands are studying veal production and the feeding strategies that prevent health problems. They found calves that took milk from a teat dispenser solved some of the problems with tongue rolling. | FILE PHOTO

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WAGENINGEN, Netherlands — Pink veal is a luxury item in countries like France and Italy, but its production takes a toll on the calves destined for that market. “The consumers are asking for pale coloured meat, so on purpose, they want to give the calves a diet that is low in iron,” said researcher Eddie Bokkers from Wageningen University. Bokkers, who studied the impact of adding more roughage to a diet that consists mainly of milk throughout the calves’ short lives, recently presented his results to a Canadian farm tour group hosted by the Netherlands’ economic affairs ministry. About 1.5 million veal calves are reared and slaughtered each year in the country, mostly Holstein bull calves. About one million come from Romania, the United Kingdom, Ireland and Poland. They must be two weeks old before they are imported. A large variation exists in colostrum status so health issues are a major challenge. The meat is exported to Italy, Spain, Germany and France. For connoisseurs, paleness indicates tender meat. It means a diet low in iron with little roughage. The result is health problems and rumens that do not properly develop. Adding hay in varying amounts was monitored to see if it might improve the welfare of veal calves, which are slaughtered when they reach 225 to 250 kilograms. The calves stay in individual hutches for the first six weeks and are then moved into pens of five to 10. Veal calves were once kept in individual crates for their entire lives, but that was outlawed in the European Union 10 years ago. Calves in the Netherlands each receive 250 grams of solid feed per day, which may include corn silage, straw or concentrates. However, Bokkers said more veal producers are increasing the solid portion of the diet to one kilogram per day because milk replacer has become expensive. Inadequate fibre in the diet results in poor rumen development and abomasal ulcers. Badly developed rumens with no papilla are common, which means the calf cannot digest well. “It is really related to the amount of roughage they receive,” Bokkers said.

Lung problems are a major condition because the calves come from many countries with unknown health status. They are fed a lot of antibiotics as a result, which affects the health of the organs. Calves are kept on slatted floors but have trouble because the slats can catch their feet and the floors are slippery. Farmers do not want to install concrete floors because they contain iron, which the calves will lick. Calves reared in a pasture drink plenty of milk but they also eat solids. Many are eating grass at one week of age. “This is not much, but when they increase with age they get more and more roughage,” Bokkers said. Researchers offered rations that provided less milk and more corn, straw and concentrates. Calves with the highest level of solid feed in their ration had the fewest behaviour and health problems. Those with more solid feed chewed more and started to ruminate. However, the level of rumination was the same after four months as those that did not get solid feed. “Apparently the amount of solid feed was not enough for these calves,” Bokkers said. Ad lib feeding with some variety was also offered. Most chose milk at six weeks of age but opted for a more varied diet as they matured. Straw was the least attractive feed, even though it is most commonly offered on farms. They ate more corn at six months of age, growing better and preferring long hay over chopped feed. Calves in these production systems commonly receive chopped feed. “When we looked at free choice, it improved their behaviour and their health,” Bokkers said. “There is no average diet for the calf. It is totally different from the industry, where the calf is offered a certain amount of milk.” The more varied diet changed the quality of the meat because hay is high in iron. Calves in the experiment were able to take milk from a teat dispenser, which solved some of the problems with tongue rolling. “We know when we provide a milk dispenser there is a lower level of tongue rolling but there is a higher level of cross sucking,” Bokkers said. Canada has a veal calf code of practice, which was written in 1998. It can be viewed at www.nfacc.ca/codesof-practice/veal-calves.

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POULTRY | PROCESSING

Slaughter system more humane BY BARBARA DUCKWORTH CALGARY BUREAU

ENSCHEDE, Netherlands — Public pressure has forced the European meat industry to change. The result has been innovations in the way farm animals are raised and slaughtered. The Dutch company Topkip, which means top chicken in Dutch, has engineered better ways to process poultry because of ongoing problems with proper stunning before slaughter. “We start with innovation and innovation always comes when there is a problem,” said Wim van Stuyvenberg, one of the partners at Topkip, which is located in Enschede in the eastern Netherlands. The company worked with engineer Ary Dirkzwager to develop a new system that cradles birds on a carousel without shackling before quickly stunning them with electricity. The system will be installed in an Alberta processing plant next year. The process was demonstrated for a recent Canadian farm tour group hosted by the Netherlands’ economic affairs ministry. A new directive from the European Union states birds must be stunned with more electrical current than presently used, but the result is often broken bones and bruised carcasses. Topkip’s system eliminates the problems inherent with water bath and gas stunning. The birds are placed in a cone shaped holder that prevents them from twisting or flapping their wings before stunning. The legs are held but not shackled. Dirkzwager said the design places less stress on their hips and they are not hanging upside down by their feet, which can be painful, especially for heavier birds. “I put them in the cone because it prevents wing flapping and it prevents damage to the bird.” A spray nozzle moistens the chickens’ heads to ensure maximum conductivity before electrodes in a paddle are automatically placed on them. A computer assesses how much current each bird needs. The heart is still beating after stunning so the bird can be bleed out more effectively within 10 seconds and improve meat quality. “Each bird has an individual resistance, and you cannot control that in a water bath for every single bird to get the current it needs,” Dirkzwager said. In some cases a bird is not stunned so that operators on the line can apply the current manually. The system can process up to 13,500 chickens per hour. It has also been approved for ritual killing. Another innovation came with a system of rapid chilling, in which birds pass through six narrow cold water tanks and air chilling until they have reached 4 C. It takes about four minutes for each eviscerated carcass to pass through and reach the desired temperature.

Engineer Ary Dirkzwager shows how a chicken is placed in a newly designed restraint system and stunned with electricity before it is slaughtered the usual way. | BARBARA DUCKWORTH PHOTO

It took seven years for Topkip to convince the government and processors that the system could work. The company has sold 80 units throughout the

EU in the last three years. The fresh, cold water kills pathogens and extends shelf life. Processors are not allowed to use chlorinated water in Europe.

The system also had to be manipulated so that the birds do not pick up added moisture. “It looks very simple, but it was very,

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CANADIAN FOODGRAINS BANK | SYRIA

Foodgrains voucher program allows refugees to buy food Helping needy | Syrian refugees living in Lebanon are the most vulnerable because they are not allowed to live in camps BY ED WHITE WINNIPEG BUREAU

Syrian refugees in Lebanon are hungry but suffer in silence, almost invisible in a land of plenty. That’s a problem the Canadian Foodgrains Bank is tackling with money raised from individual Canadians and the federal government. “There are a lot of people getting missed,” said executive director Jim Cornelius. “That’s where we’re doing a lot of our work.” The Syrian civil war has forced two million people to flee the country and displaced four to five million people inside its borders. Most of the foodgrains bank’s efforts are aimed at refugees in Lebanon because they are particularly vulnerable. While refugees in Jordan are able to live in camps where United Nations staff and programs can reach them

with aid, refugees in Lebanon are not allowed to form camps. Instead, they are scattered through the general population, some living on the edge of fields and others with more money renting simple lodgings or hotel rooms. “There’s often nothing left over after rent for food,” said Cornelius. The foodgrains bank is helping these refugees by giving them vouchers they can use in local stores to buy food. “There’s plenty of food in Lebanon. It’s a question of do you have the money to buy it,” said Cornelius. Lebanon is synonymous in many Canadians’ minds with chaos and war, but Cornelius said it is comparatively well-functioning, especially its marketplaces. “If there’s anywhere the market’s functioning, it’s Lebanon, even during the (wars). This is a country of traders. They’ve been trading for

Syrians line up to receive food outside a mosque under construction, where they are staying temporarily, at the Lebanese border town of Arsal. The Canadian Foodgrains Bank and other aid agencies are trying to ensure that those fleeing the Syrian conflict and are now living outside the country are not overlooked. | REUTERS/MOHAMED AZAKIR

3,000 years,” said Cornelius. “This is their livelihood: trading and making things go.” So the problem for Syrian refugees in Lebanon is poverty as opposed to a lack of available food; hence the voucher program.

Until recently, the foodgrains bank was not allowed to give hungry people cash instead of physical food. However, the federal government gave it the power a few years ago to choose how to best help the needy. As well, an international agreement

has supported the creation of innovative aid programs such as vouchers. Cornelius said this flexibility is allowing his organization to more efficiently use the resources it receives from Canadians and the government.

ANIMAL ANTIBIOTICS | RESISTANCE PREVENTION

U.S. FDA to phase out some animal antibiotics (Reuters) — U.S. regulators have announced new guidelines that call on global pharmaceutical companies to phase out the use of some antibiotics meant to enhance growth in animals used for food. The move hopes to stem a growing tide of bacterial resistance to the same drugs when they are prescribed for humans. In guidance issued Dec. 11, the Food and Drug Administration asked global drug makers and animal health companies to voluntarily revise labels of medically important antibiotics to remove references to use in animal production. “Because antimicrobial drug use in both humans and animals can contribute to the development of antimicrobial resistance, it is important to use these drugs only when medically necessary,” the FDA said. Critics said the voluntary guidelines give drug makers too much discretion in policing their own use of antibiotics. Democratic lawmaker Louise Slaughter called the FDA move an inadequate response to the overuse of antibiotics “with no mechanism for enforcement and no metric for success.” Her view was echoed by consumer a n d e nv i ro n m e n t a l a d v o c a c y groups. “Our fear ... is that there will be no reduction in antibiotic use as companies will either ignore the plan altogether or simply switch from using

antibiotics for routine growth promotion to using the same antibiotics for routine disease prevention,” said Steven Roach, senior analyst with advocacy group Keep Antibiotics Working. The FDA said it had already received support for the new measures from Zoetis and Elanco, a unit of Eli Lilly that sells a large percentage of the products that will eventually be phased out. Elanco said it would voluntarily narrow use of antibiotics used to treat both humans and animals “only to therapeutic purposes of treating, controlling and preventing diseases in animals under the supervision of a veterinarian.” It would become illegal for antibiotics to be used for agricultural production once companies remove it from drug labels, said deputy FDA commissioner Michael Taylor. The program is meant to be voluntary, but Taylor said the FDA would be able to take regulatory action against companies that fail to comply. The FDA’s “final guidance” also brings the drugs under oversight of veterinarians by changing their overthe-counter status. The FDA said it will require animal pharmaceutical companies to notify the agency within three months of their intent to adopt its strategy. The companies would then have three years to complete the transition process.

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AGRICULTURE CAREER | URBAN, RURAL PERCEPTIONS

Farmers told to share enthusiasm for industry Hard luck image | FCC initiative says those involved in agriculture have a responsibility to promote optimism BRANDON BUREAU

With grain prices high and storage bins bulging, the evidence is clear: most Manitoba growers have had a fantastic year. Many farmers describe it as a “once in a lifetime crop,” which may be true, but the choice of language is curious. It suggests 2013 was a rare occasion when farmers, by random luck, actually made a profit. However, another interpretation is that 2013 may have been a good year, but farming remains a precarious profession. Farm Credit Canada unveiled its Agriculture More Than Ever initiative last year to counter that type of message and transform public perceptions of agriculture. “Image matters,” FCC president Greg Stewart said at the program’s launch in May 2012. “To attract the people skills and investment needed to meet the growing demand for food, those of us involved in agriculture have responsibility to promote the industry.” The crown corporation has signed up 226 farm organizations and businesses to collaborate on the campaign since it was launched. Program partners have promised to spread good words about agriculture through blogs, Twitter, speeches and any other means that is at their disposal. FCC polling of 4,500 Canadian producers in 2011 found that farmers were hopeful but they didn’t share their optimism with consumers. Asked if their business would be better off or worse off in five years, 80 percent of Canadian farmers said their farms would be more affluent. As well, 58 percent planned to expand or diversify their operations over the next five years. However, FCC also asked urban consumers to rate the mood of Canadian producers by estimating the percentage of farmers who would be better off in five years. “We gave them multiple choices: 80 percent … 55 percent, 32 percent and 12 percent,” said Lyndon Carlson, FCC’s senior vice-president of marketing. “Guess what? The vast majority of respondents guessed 12 percent (of farmers) would be optimistic. What’s more, when asked to associate words to farming, urbanites offered up pessimistic phrases. ‘Struggling’ and ‘underpaid’ and those types of words were right at the ready for urban Canadians.” The polling results and anecdotal evidence convinced FCC leaders they had to reverse agriculture’s hard luck image, which led to the Agriculture More Than Ever campaign. Johanne Ross, executive director of Agriculture in the Classroom Manitoba, which collaborates on the Agriculture More Than Ever initiative, said farming’s image is an obstacle for her organization. “We are constantly saying as a staff, ‘how are we going to engage with these high school students … that they should be curious about agriculture, that this is an industry that they should want to look at,’ ” she said. “There are always financial chal-

lenges for any industry … but what is a best kept secret is that agriculture is one of the fastest growing and most opportunistic for these young people…. There are going to be jobs (in agriculture) that we don’t even know about (yet), so I think it’s going to be very lucrative, and that’s a message we have to get out there.” Carlson said a proportion of Canadian farmers are reluctant to broadcast their success because it might erode public support for agriculture. Communications strategies that focus on maintaining public sympa-

thy risk giving the public the impression that government funding for agriculture programs or research is a subsidy for unfortunate farmers. “I bristle at that. It’s not a subsidy. It’s an investment in one of Canada’s most important industries,” Carlson said. “Talking positively about our industry has a better chance of attracting investment, whether that be private sector … or support from the government.” Lydia Carpenter, who grew up in Winnipeg and now runs a livestock operation near Nesbitt, Man., said

most people believe farming is a high risk, low return business. “They wonder why would anyone get into a business with such low margins and such high expenses,” said Carpenter, who direct markets chicken, lamb and other products to urban customers. She said awareness is a bigger issue than negative perceptions. “For someone in the city … I don’t know if their first thought (about farming) would be, ‘it’s too hard, I’m not going to do it.’ The thought would probably never occur to them because

we’re not encouraged to become farmers.” Ross said the lack of communication between producers and the public remains a problem, but things are moving in the right direction. She said farmers would usually have responded with a “deer in the headlights” gaze five years ago if she had asked them to make a presentation to students. Nowadays, producers are more willing to share their enthusiasm for agriculture. “I think it’s one of the most important shifts in our industry.”

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WEATHER | CLIMATE CHANGE

Arctic thaw linked to extreme global weather events Report seen as inconclusive by some | Some experts say changing sea temperatures may also be to blame OSLO, Norway (Reuters) — A thaw of Arctic ice and snow is linked to worsening summer heat waves and downpours thousands of kilometres south in Europe and the United States, scientists warn. The connection underlies the scale of the threat posed by global warming, they added. Their report, which other experts dismissed as inconclusive, warned of increasingly extreme weather across “much of North America and Eurasia where billions of people will be affected.” The study is part of an effort to work out how climate change affects the frequency of extreme weather, from droughts to floods. Governments want to know the trends to plan everything from water supplies to what crops to plant. The science of a warming Arctic is far from settled. Writing in the journal Nature Climate Change, experts in China and the U.S. said they could not conclu-

sively say the Arctic thaw caused more extreme weather, or vice versa. However, they said they had found evidence of a relationship between the two. Rising temperatures over thawing snow on land and sea ice in the Arctic were changing atmospheric pressure and winds, the report said. It said the changes slowed the eastward movement of vast meandering weather systems and meant more time for extreme weather to develop, such as a heat wave in Russia in 2010, droughts in the U.S. and China in 2011 and 2012 and heavy summer rain that caused floods in Britain in 2012. “The study contributes to a growing body of evidence that ... the melting Arctic has wide-ranging implications for people living in the middle latitudes,” said lead author Qiuhong Tang of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. Sea ice in the Arctic shrank to a record low in 2012, and the United

Saunders Island and Wolstenholme Fjord with Kap Atholl in the background is shown during an Operation IceBridge survey flight in April 2013. A recent report linking sea ice thaw throughout the Arctic to temperature far to the south remains hotly contested. | REUTERS PHOTO Nation’s panel of climate scientists says it could almost vanish in summers by 2050 with rising greenhouse gas emissions. However, some scientists said other factors, including the usual vagaries of weather or changing sea temperatures, may explain recent extremes rather than changes in the Arctic. “The jury is still very much out,” James Screen, an expert at Exeter University in England, said of efforts to see if there is a link between a melting Arctic and extremes further south in the northern hemisphere. He said some evidence in the

recent study was “plausible ... but far from conclusive,” adding that some of the data were not statistically significant and might be random variations. “For people on the streets, what really matters is whether the extremes are changing or not, but from the scientific perspective we want to understand why,” he said. Better understanding is vital to make reliable predictions, he added. In September, the UN’s panel of climate scientists raised the probability that most global warming since 1950 has a human cause, mostly

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Hunger in Africa reaching crisis Drop in donor funds | Despite a good harvest, there is less food to feed the growing population DAKAR, Senegal (Thomson Reuters Foundation) — Sixteen million people are at risk of hunger across Africa’s Sahel belt next year, says a senior United Nations official. The potential crisis has been caused by conflicts and rapid population growth despite good harvests and rainfall. Violence in northern Nigeria, northern Mali and the Central African Republic as well as high fertility rates have caused food shortages and high food prices across the savannah region. The fertility rate in Niger, for example, is 7.6 children per mother. A global economic downturn and the preoccupation with wars, such as that in Syria, have made it harder to raise donor funds for Sahel-type humanitarian crises, said Robert Piper of the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. Latest OCHA figures show that donors have met only 58 percent of the required $1.7 billion for 2013, Piper said. The organization examined the incidence of “food insecurity,” which means conditions in which people are unable to maintain their normal diet, often because of a crisis such as drought, floods, political instability or price increases. Food insecurity in the Sahel will increase by 40 percent next year from 2013, when 11.3 million people had inadequate food and required $1.7

billion in donor assistance, according to preliminary OCHA data. “The Sahel crisis is getting away from us. The numbers are getting bigger even though the harvest this year has been fractionally better than the average over the last five years,” said Piper, OCHA’s co-ordinator for the Sahel. “Rapid population growth has meant the same amount of food has to feed more mouths. So despite a small increase in overall food production, on average there is 13 percent less food per person.” Nigeria and Senegal recorded the biggest jump in the number of people grappling with conditions likely to c au se hu n g e r, re p o r t i n g a n increase from 44,000 to 2.4 million and 700,000 to 2.2 million, respectively, said Piper. “Food insecurity in Nigeria is partly to do with the conflict in the north, which has been exacerbated since the government called the state of emergency in May,” he said. Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan’s military intervention against the Islamist sect Boko Haram this year has left hundreds dead, and 10,000 refugees have fled into Niger and Cameroon. Piper said food shortages in Senegal could be caused by uneven rainfall, high prices and poor harvests, but the low-level conflict in the Casamance region might also be to blame.

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Women work the vegetable market near Jos in Plateau State, Nigeria. Violence and food shortages as well as the global economic downturn are contributing to a worsening of hunger problems throughout the Sahel region of Africa. | REUTERS/AFOLABI SOTUNDE PHOTO

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RESEARCH | WHEAT YIELD

Wheat research project plans to grow record breaking crop 20:20 wheat project | British research facility will use wheat DNA to increase biomass, yield and fertility of plant BY BARB GLEN LETHBRIDGE BUREAU

British wheat researcher Martin Parry sounds matter-of-fact about growing a 486 bushel per acre winter wheat crop. He hasn’t done it yet, but that is his team’s goal at the longest running agricultural research station in the world, which has 170 years of wheat study behind it. The 20:20 wheat project at Britain’s Rothamsted Research refers to 20 tonnes of wheat per hectare, or eight tonnes per acre, within 20 years, which is 254 bushels per acre more

than the world record of 232. Speaking via Skype to those at the Dec. 4 Farming Smarter conference in Lethbridge, Parry said yields of 194 bu. per acre are achieved in the United Kingdom, but yields have flattened out after 60 years of steady increases. He said wheat accounts for 20 percent of the global daily protein and calorie intake, so it’s a good crop to target for yield boosts. “What we have is really two basic hypotheses. One is that there’s existing variation out there in germ plasm that we can exploit, and the other is that in some cases we can manipulate key traits using genetic manipulation

and get better yields in that way.” Areas to explore include wheat biomass, yield and yield stability, fertility, photosynthesis, carbon partitioning, resource use efficiency including water, nitrogen and phosphorus, and the effects of pathogens and pests. Rothamsted has more than 11,000 plots on just one of its three research sites and considerable experience with genetically modified wheat field trials, said Parry. “One of the other things that we’re trying to do is take information that we might get from other crop species, put them into wheat plants, and what of course we’re interested in is not just the perfor-

mance of individual wheat plots but the performance of whole canopies.” The wheat genome has not been completely sequenced, but Parry said that work is near completion and will aid his team’s research. Among other avenues, it will aid the exploration of increasing wheat’s biomass, which will be necessary so plants can support more grain. “The first green revolution was built around introduction of dwarfing genes to our crops. They had two effects. They increased the harvest index but they also allowed us to use more nitrogen,” he said. “If we want to increase the biomass,

then we need to increase the resource use efficiency. And if that’s what the next green revolution is going to be about, that’s what we’re going to have to do, and that means we’re really going to need to increase photosynthesis.” A farmer listening to Parry’s talk asked about the wisdom of vastly increasing wheat yields, which would drive prices down. “I don’t need to feed the world. I need to feed my family,” he said. Parry said the research goal is to provide society with choices not only on how much is produced but also on how it chooses to use fertile land. SASK. LAND | INVESTMENT

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With a $128 million purchase, the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board has made a large investment in Saskatchewan farmland. The investment management organization announced Dec. 12 that it has agreed to buy the assets of Assiniboia Farmland LP. Assiniboia, founded in 2005, owns 115,000 acres of farmland in the province. The deal is expected to close in January. “We have always said that we would sell into a rising market and not wait until after the farmland market had peaked to create a liquidity opportunity for investors,” said Assiniboia president Doug Emsley in a news release. The pension plan board, which launched an agriculture investment program last year, manages a fund worth $192.8 billion for 18 million Canadians. “Farmland is an attractive asset class that has historically delivered stable, risk-adjusted returns and the global outlook for agriculture in general is positive due to increasing demand for agricultural products,” Andre Bourbonnais, the board’s senior vice-president for private investments, said in a separate news release.

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RCMP in Bengough, Sask., would like to talk to anyone with information about a recent cattle theft. Six Charolais-Angus cross calves were taken from a pasture near Viceroy, Sask., between Nov. 4 and Nov. 8. The calves are not branded but have ear tags with the letters GN in the left ear. The calves were about 400 pounds when taken. People who have information about this crime can contact their RCMP detachment, or call Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 if they wish to remain anonymous.

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NEW YEARS DAY Antique and Collector Auction, Wednesday, January 1, 2014, 11:00 AM. Features: Estate Beth Roy- Life long collector of fine antiques. Sale at Donogh Antique Warehouse, 4 miles south, Brandon, MB. Includes 1/4 cut oak china cabinets; S-curve roll top desk; sofa and settee sets; Lions paw oak round centre pedestal table; oak mirrored hall seat; matching pair oak lead glass stacking bookcases; cylinder Victorian desk. More tables, high boy, dressers, and much more. Royal Albert “Silver Birch” china service for 12. Also cranberry glassware, Satsuma, crystal, very unique lamps includes 4 hanging parlour. Some collection Native memorabilia. Brief example of the fine antiques from this special estate listing. Info contact Donogh Antiques 204-727-1088 or 204-729-1212, www.mrankinauctions.com Murray Rankin Auctions 204-534-7401, Killarney, MB. Merry Christmas and Safe Holidays to all! Lic. #313936.

JOHN DEERE 60 and 70 row crop wide fronts; 2 JD D’s; W6 Super w/TA. Call 403-843-0097, Rimby, AB. 1964 JD 4020 diesel, restored. Call 306-873-0214, Tisdale, SK. WANTED: T4 IH Crawler or TD6 Call or text 204-346-4499, Landmark, MB. WANTED: RADIATOR SHUTTERS for McCormick Deering WD30, opening approx. 20”x23”, radiator size 24”x23”. 780-434-5169, Edmonton, AB.

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ACROSS 1. She plays Ashley Davenport on Revenge 7. The Godfather director 12. Howards End director 13. Amanda’s daughter in The Glass Menagerie 15. Canadian actor Cariou 16. Former TV drama Jordana Spiro starred in (with The) 18. Summer of A Different World 20. She plays Wolowitz’s wife on The Big Bang Theory 21. ___ Heard the Mermaids Singing 22. Walch who played Debbie in Groundhog Day 24. Malcolm’s mother on Malcolm in the Middle 25. The Main ___ 27. ___ Princess 29. We’re ___ Angels 31. Maggie’s mother in Better Than Chocolate 32. She played a “spoiled label queen” in Sex and the City: The Movie 35. Enchanted princess 37. He starred in The Wild Bunch 38. Film Brooke Shields played a pinball wizard in 39. Tim’s assistant on Tool Time 40. Has Anybody Seen My ___? 41. What Wonderboy is in The Natural 42. Clark Griswold’s wife 43. German actor Kier 45. Kristen of Lost in Space 46. Film starring Robin Williams and Cheryl Hines 47. Matt Czuchry’s character in Eight Legged Freaks 48. Eight Men ___ 49. ___ and Only (2 words) 52. ___ of Blood 55. Angela’s ___ 56. She plays Molly on Mike & Molly 60. Lord of the ___ 61. The Good ___ 62. Shannen of Beverly Hills, 90210

DOWN 1. Brazil producer 2. He played Will Smith’s uncle on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air 3. Seven Brides for Seven Brothers director 4. Former medical drama TV series 5. Karath who played Gretl in The Sound of Music 6. Idris of The Wire 7. Kaley of The Big Bang Theory 8. Blood & ___ (made-for-TV film) 9. Morita of Happy Days 10. Film starring Paul Rudd and Elizabeth Banks (3 words) 11. Film debut for William Hurt and Drew Barrymore (2 words) 14. Young ___ 17. Muti who starred in Oscar 19. She played Dr. Cuddy on House M.D. 23. One of the three main characters in Girls Will Be Girls 26. Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day director 28. Fierce ___ 30. He played Simon Templar on Return of the Saint 33. He played Sam Mussabini in Chariots of Fire 34. Initials of a Canadian actor who starred in The Borgias 36. ___ Do Anything 38. ___ of Endearment 40. Something’s ___ Give 44. Olivia ___ Havilland 50. Brother of Luke Wilson 51. Rebecca’s best friend in Ghost World 53. He plays Dorian on Almost Human 54. As Cool ___ Am (2 words) 56. Actress ___’Nique 57. Because I Said ___ 58. Initials of the actress who replaced Kate Jackson on Charlie’s Angels 59. Titan ___ 60. Attack of the 50 ___ Woman

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WORKING STEAM TRACTORS double acting brass cylinder and piston, forward, reverse and neutral controls, plus working whistle. Runs 15 minutes per fueling. Regular $449.95, Christmas sale $299.96. www.yesteryeartoyscanada.com Phone 1-800-481-1353.

The Kramer Family & Staff would like to wish everyone a safe & happy holiday season and a prosperous year in 2014.

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1977 VOLVO 245 wagon. Additional 240’s for parts. Offers? 306-946-3656, Yellow Grass, SK. 1962 CHRYSLER SPORT 2 door coupe, rare black on grey color, 14 factory options, original owner, clearing estate, offered at $6500. All inquiries answered. Contact Wes 403-936-5572, Calgary, AB.

2010 MIDLAND CLAM gravel trailer, 3 axle, air ride, new MB. safety, flip back tarp, vg cond., 11.4x24.5 tires on alum. rims, $ 4 0 , 0 0 0 . C a n d e l i ve r. C a l l a ny t i m e 204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB.

MUST SELL CHEAPER tandem axle grain trailer, good shape. Call 306-290-6495, Saskatoon, SK. 2004 LODE-KING SUPER B open end grain trailers, 11x22.5 tires 70%, air ride, safetied, good condition, asking $32,500. Phone 204-857-1700, Gladstone, MB. 2010 WILSON SUPER B alum., Michel’s elec. tarp, white, 22.5 rubber, $79,000. 306-287-8062, 306-287-3977, Watson, SK. NEW STOCK: 3 - 2014 45’ Neville tri-axle air ride, 78” sides, 3 hopper, side chutes, $44,000. 306-563-8765, Canora, SK. 2- 2007 PRESTIGE LODE-KING Super B’s. One with new: paint, half round fenders, tarps, tires, safetied, $55,000; 2nd has flat fenders, air ride, pup has some rust, safetied, $38,000. 403-952-0098, Burdett, AB.

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2007 DODGE REGULAR cab, dsl, 4WD, 207,000 kms, very clean truck, never had 5th wheel, $18,000. 306-939-4480, Earl Grey, SK. 2006 FORD F350 V8, white, 224,555 kms, SK-U01140A, $18,995. Call for details 1-888-240-2415 or visit our website: www.subaruofsaskatoon.ca DL #914077.

2004 FORD F-350, diesel, 6 spd., 4x4, 11’ flatdeck, 5th wheel trailer hitch, safetied, great farm truck, $8000. 1-866-938-8537. 2006 HONDA RIDGELINE 4x4, dark green, Stk# SK-S2590A, 93,000 kms, $16,995. DL #914077. Call 1-866-980-0260 or www.subaruofsaskatoon.ca 2007 DODGE 2500 crewcab, 4x4, 5.7 HEMI eng., auto. trans., PW, 269,000 kms, $11,900. Phoenix Auto, Lucky Lake, SK., 1-877-585-2300, DL #320074. 2007 FORD F150 Lariat, 4x4, leather, red, 5.4L 90,347 kms, Stock #SK-U0460, $26,495. Call 1-866-980-0260. DL #914077. www.subaruofsaskatoon.ca

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2011 DOEPKER RGN machinery trailer, 53’ c/w alum. pullouts, rear strobes, SANDBLAST AND PAINT your grain trail- tri-axle, pullout lights, side winches, alum rims ers, boxes, flatdecks and more. We use in- and $63,000. 780-305-3547, Neerlandia, AB. dustrial undercoat and paint. Can zinc coat for added rust protection. Quality workmanship guaranteed. Prairie Sandblasting and Painting, 306-744-7930, Saltcoats, SK. CHECK OUT OUR inventory of quality used highway tractors, view information at www.titantrucksales.com REMOTE CONTROL TRAILER CHUTE openers can save you time, energy and keep you safe this seeding season. FM remote controls provide maximum range and instant response while high torque drives operate the toughest of chutes. Easy installation. Brehon Agrisystems call 306-933-2655 or visit us online at: www.brehonag.com Saskatoon, SK. 1996 LODE-KING SUPER B grain trailers closed end, exc., spring ride, 24.5 tires at 50%, tarps vg, round fenders, very little rust, paint vg. Farm used, lower mileage, $37,000. Lloyd Sproule, 403-627-2764 or 403-627-7363, Pincher Creek, AB.

50 FLATDECK SEMI TRAILERS, hi-boys, stepdecks, low-beds $2100 to $45,000. Pics and prices at www.trailerguy.ca 306-222-2413, Aberdeen/Saskatoon, SK. 1991 JC TRAILERS, double drop lowbed, w/hyd. removable gooseneck. Tandem axle spring ride, 28’ in the well. Flip over front ramps, 80% LowPro 22.5 rubber, w/2 new mounted spares, 9 swingouts and 10 lashing rings per side, recent AB safety, nice straight trailer, $20,500. Email pictures available. 403-638-3934, ask for Jeff, Sundre, AB. 2 LODE-KING DROPDECK 48’ sprayer trailers, w/cradles, 3250 gal. tank, 3” pump and handler. Call 306-397-2678, Edam, SK.

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24’ GOOSENECK tridem 21,000 lbs, $7890; Bumper pull tandem lowboy: 18’, 14,000 lbs., $3975; 16’, 10,000 lbs., $3090; 16’, 7000 lbs., $2650. Factory direct. 888-792-6283. www.monarchtrailers.com

2008 DODGE 3500 gas, 4x4, 88,000 kms, asking $33,000 OBO. More to choose from. www.diamonddholdings.ca Dodsland, SK. 306-463-8888. DL#909463. 2009 GM SIERRA ext. cab 4x4, 54,000 kms, $16,500. Phone: 250-782-8233 leave m s g . , D aw s o n C r e e k , B C . o r e m a i l : old_rifleman@yahoo.ca CHECK OUT OUR inventory of quality used highway tractors, view information at www.titantrucksales.com DIESEL 2006 JEEP Liberty Sport, 115,000 kms, 4x4, auto., mint cond., $14,900; 2013 Lincoln MKX AWD SUV, black, 32,000 kms, heated/cool seats, balance of warranty, $38,900. K&L Equipment, Regina/Ituna, SK. 306-795-7779, 306-537-2027 or email ladimer@sasktel.net DL #910885. NEW INTERNATIONAL TERRASTAR 3 ton 4x4 at: www.Maximinc.Com or call Maxim Truck & Trailer, 1-888-986-2946.

BEHNKE DROP DECK semi style and pintle hitch sprayer trailers. Air ride, MIDLAND CLAM GRAVEL trailer, 3 axle, t a n d e m a n d t r i d e m s . C o n t a c t S K : spring ride, near new brakes, drums, tires, 306-398-8000; AB: 403-350-0336. alum. rims, vg cond., $25,000. Can deliver. 204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB. 2006 MUVALL MACHINERY trailer, 53’ triaxle, hyd. beavertail and winch, aluminum pullouts to 14’, $60,000. 780-305-3547, Neerlandia, AB.

WWW.TITANTRUCKSALES.COM to view GOOD TRAILERS, REASONABLY priced. information and to check out our inventory Tandem axle, gooseneck, 8-1/2x24’, Bea- of quality used highway tractors! vertail and ramps, 14,000 GVW, $6900; or 1997 DOPEKER SUPER B grain trailers, triple axle, $7900. All trailers custom built closed end, 24.5 tires, spring ride, $25,000 from 2000 to 20,000 lbs., DOT approved. Call 306-424-2690 eves. Montmartre, SK. Call Dumonceau Trailers, 306-796-2006, 2000 LODE-KING SUPER B grain trailers, Central Butte, SK. closed end, exc., air ride, 22.5 tires at 50%, 53’ AND 48’ tridem and tandem stepdecks; tarps very good, flat fenders, very little Two 48’ tandem 10’ wide, beavertail, flip rust, paint vg, farm used, lower mileage, ramps, air ride, low kms; 1991 Trail King $41,000. Ph Lloyd Sproule, Pincher Creek, machinery trailer, hyd. tail; 53’, 48’, 28’ triAB., 403-627-2764 or 403-627-7363. dem and tandem highboys, all steel and NEW 2014 TANDEM or tri-axle, spring or combos. SUPER B HIGHBOYS; A-train air ride, steel or alum. Cheapest in western tanker will separate water or fert.; Tandem and S/A converter with drop hitch; 53’-28’ RARE FIND, LARAMIE Mega Cab w/heated Canada. 306-563-8765, Canora, SK. van trailers; B-train salvage trailers; Tan- leather seats, sunroof, dvd, 4X4, 5.9 CumALL ALUMINUM TANDEMS, tridems and dem lowboy, 9’ wide; High clearance mings diesel, only 205,000 kms., c/w 2 yr Super B Timpte grain trailers. Call Maxim sprayer trailer w/tanks and chem han- unlimited km Powertrain Warranty. All this Truck & Trailer, 1-888-986-2946 or see: dlers. 306-356-4550, www.rbisk.ca DL # for $25,999. Resource Auto, 401 Albert St. 905231. Regina 306-522-7771. DL #317129. www.Maximinc.Com 1997 DOEPKER SUPER B grain bulkers, DECKS, DRY VANS, reefers, storage trail- CHECK OUT OUR inventory of quality used 24.5 tires, air gauges, vg tarps, new paint, ers at: www.Maximinc.Com or call Maxim highway tractors, view information at $26,000. 306-224-4515, Windthorst, SK. www.titantrucksales.com Truck & Trailer, 1-888-986-2946. 1993 DOEPKER SUPER B’s well main- ALL ALUMINUM TANDEMS, tridems and 2009 NISSAN TITAN, 5.6L, silver, 40,409 tained, $20,000 firm. 306-287-8062, Super B Timpte grain trailers. Call Maxim kms, SK-U0721, $24,995. DL #914077. 306-287-3977, Watson, SK. Truck & Trailer, 1-888-986-2946 or see: Call 1-888-240-2415 or visit our website: www.subaruofsaskatoon.ca www.Maximinc.Com 11’ WIDE, 16 wheeler flip neck beavertail, 2008 GMC SIERRA 1500 SLT, AC, CC, CD, leather, black, auto., 73,249 kms, Stk# ANYBODY INTERESTED IN rebuilding an safetied, $34,000; 9’ wide tandem low- SK-U0705, $28,995. 1-888-240-2415 or 18’ stock trailer? I could use a hand! For bed, beavertail, $26,000; Tri-axle detach www.subaruofsaskatoon.ca DL #914077. 50 ton, $38,000. 306-563-8765 Canora SK more info. call 306-342-4433, Glaslyn, SK. 2005 GMC SIERRA SLE, ext. cab, 2500 HD 2007 WILSON 53’ tri-axle cattlepot, air Duramax 4x4, 151,250 kms, white, ride, nose decking, full foldup doghouse, $17,500. 306-272-4620, Foam Lake, SK. good floors, brakes and tires. new safety, $39,000. 306-435-2149, Moosomin, SK. YEAR END PRICING: On all in stock stock trailers, 20’ and 24’, steel and aluminum. Starting at $10,500. Assiniboia, SK. Call Glen 306-640-8034, gm93@sasktel.net 2007 WILSON cattle/hog trailer, $52,000; 2007 MERRITT cattle/hog trailer, $52,000. 403-625-4658, Claresholm, AB.

2013 CANCADE ROUND tub end dump 1992 MERRITT 48’ cattle trailer, excellent gravel trailer, air ride, 16,000 kms, condition, fresh Sask. safety, $22,000. 11R24.5 on outside alum. rims, new MB. 306-372-4775, Luseland, SK. s a f e t y , $ 4 9 , 0 0 0 . C a n d e l i v e r. 204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB. 2008 SOUTHLAND MINI 14’ gooseneck trailer, divider and floor mats, good cond. Ph. Clarke 306-931-3824, Saskatoon, SK. NEW AND USED MERRITT aluminum stock trailers. Darin 204-526-7407 Cypress River MB www.merrittgoosenecks.com DL 4143 1995 TRAVALONG 20’ with rubber mats, little rust, $5000. Can email pics. 306-266-4211, Wood Mountain, SK., WILSON ALUMINUM STOCK trailer, like new cond., just over 8’ wide, 32’ floor, 8’ on the neck. Winter kit and decking to haul smaller livestock, $27,000. 780-812-8733, Ardmore, AB.

2005 and 2003 ADVANCE TC406 alum. tankers, 34,000 litres, air ride VIPK, safetied, $38,500. 306-752-4909, Melfort, SK.

TOPGUN TRAILER SALES “For those who demand the best.” PRECISION AND AGASSIZ TRAILERS (flatdecks, end dumps, enclosed cargo). 1-855-255-0199, Moose Jaw, SK. www.topguntrailersales.ca

1995 BEELINE TRI-AXLE LOG TRAILER, 12x22.5 tires, extra bunks, air ride, safetied, winter use only, not used in last 6 yrs., good and straight. Phone Ken 306-468-7909, Canwood, SK.

2014 WILSON FOREMAN 30’ stock trailer 3x700 lb. axles, $29,999 plus GST. Ray’s Tr a i l e r S a l e s . C a l l C o r y o r D o n , 780-672-4596, Camrose, AB.

Trucks, Trailers, Truck Bodies, “The right choice, is AUTOMATIC!” Specializing in top quality, affordablypriced, work-ready trucks with boxes or as tractors, mostly 10-speed Autoshift or Ultrashift transmissions. Most trucks are from large American fleets: very little rust, strictly maintained, and all highway miles. Also a dealer for Cancade, truck bodies and trailers. Grain Trucks, Silage Trucks, Bale Trucks, Highway Tractors

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www.automatictruck.com 1976 CHEVY GRAIN truck w/hoist, C60, 350 Motor, 4 spd., 19,526 miles, $8700+gst. Perfect for acreage owner (hauling water) or roofing contractor. Call Jan at 306-374-2733, Saskatoon, SK.

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1976 FORD F-700 4 tonne w/drill fill, recent work, v.g. truck. Can email pics, $8000. 306-266-4211, Wood Mountain, SK 1981 CHEV TANDEM, new engine, 427 w/5 and 2 trans., full tandem, 18’ box, new hoist, roll tarp and remote endgate, $20,000 OBO. 403-666-2260, 403-548-1569, Etzikom, AB 1982 CHEV TANDEM grain truck, gas, 58,000 kms, with steel B&H, $11,000. 403-577-2479, Consort, AB. 1987 FORD F700, 16x8.5’ B&H, seed tank, vg 370 gas engine, vg radial tires, 5 spd. $8900. Phoenix Auto, Lucky Lake, SK. 1-877-585-2300, DL #320074. 2001 FREIGHTLINER FL80, 300 HP, 9 spd. trans., new 16’ ultracell BH&T package, exc. cond., no rust, only $37,500. Call for details, 306-946-8522, Saskatoon, SK.

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2012 KENWORTH 470, tandem axle w/350 Cummins motor, 5000 kms, Allison 6 spd. trans., loaded with Courtenay Berg B&H. 306-382-1200, Saskatoon, SK. ATTENTION FARMERS: Very large selection of tandem grain trucks, AutoShifts and standards, Cancade and Neu Star boxes. Call Yellowhead Sales 306-783-2899, Yorkton, SK. DL #916328. AUTOMATIC AUTOMATIC 2010 IH Prostar premium, Cummins, new 20’ B&H, roll tarp $72,000. 306-563-8765, Canora, SK. AUTOSHIFT TRUCKS AVAILABLE: Boxed tandems and tractor units. Contact David 306-887-2094, 306-864-7055, Kinistino, SK. DL #327784. www.davidstrucks.com

HEAVY DUTY 2007 MAC daycab, 500 HP, 14/46 axles, 18 spd., 460,000 kms, 4-way lockers, $44,000. 306-563-8765 Canora SK LARGE BAILIFF SEIZURE with a number of Hino trucks. All to be sold by online auction. See: www.saskwestfinancial.com for bidding instructions.

1995 PETERBILT 379, 435-470 Cat eng., 3406E. 13 speed, tandem, air ride. 24.5 rubber, wet kit, gravel or grain box ready, $31,700 OBO. 204-937-0644, Roblin, MB.

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

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EGGERMAN CELL HARVESTER; Mennie conditioner; Block bang table with exhaust fan; Solid bottom plastic incubation trays. Phone 306-767-2227, Arborfield, SK. or email wrigleyfarms@hotmail.com WANTING TO PURCHASE Leafcutter bees. Will consider all live count and parasite numbers, but will pay a premium over market price for good quality bees. Phone: 306-287-7800, Watson, SK., or email to: percyeggerman@hotmail.com or email to: jordoneggerman@hotmail.com WILL DO STYROBLOCK cocoon harvesting; Wanted: plastic shelters. Call Maurice Wildeman 306-365-4395, 306-365-7802, Lanigan, SK.

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2001 STERLING, 430 Detroit, 3 pedal AutoShift, , 10 spd., air ride, new drive tires, new BH&T, Sask. safety, good fleet maintained truck, $57,900. Cam-Don motors Ltd. 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK.

2002 9100 International truck, Eaton auto. trans. w/clutch, 475 HP Cummins engine, 3-Way lockers, new safety, new 20’ Berg’s grain box, remote chute/hoist. Price reduced. Henry, 204-324-7593, Altona, MB. 2004 FREIGHTLINER M2 tandem, Cat dsl., Allison auto, new 20’ CIM box pkg, w/ tarp, safetied, no rust California truck, only $59,500. 306-946-8522, Saskatoon SK 2004 IHC 4400 new body style, 466 Allison auto, C&C, will take 20’ box, low low miles, $39,900; 2001 IHC 4900, 466 Allison auto, 18’ BH&T, 130,000 miles, $44,900; 2003 IHC 8100, C&C, 370 HP Cummins, 6 spd. Allison auto, will fit 18-20’ box, $29,900. K&L Equipment, Regina/Ituna, SK. DL #910885. 306-795-7779, 306-537-2027 or email: ladimer@sasktel.net 2005 FREIGHTLINER, 300 HP Cat, 10 spd., A/T/C, low miles, new 20’ BH and elec. tarp. Trades considered, financing avail. Pro-Ag Equipment, North Battleford, SK. Bob 306-445-2500. 2005 IH 9200 AutoShift and 2007 T800 KW, elec. tarp, pintle hitch, 13 spd. UltraShift, Cat C15, new 20’ BH&T; 1976 GMC 6500, 366, 5&2, 16’ wood box. 306-356-4550, Dodsland, SK. DL #905231 www.rbisk.ca 2006 CHEV TANDEM, 300 HP, auto., new 20’ box, $54,900. Phone 306-948-7223, Biggar, SK.

2006 FREIGHTLINER Columbia, Mercedes 460 HP, 12 spd. AutoShift, new 20’ Berg’s grain box w/remote chute/hoist, good rubber, full lockers, complete pintle plate, good clean truck, $62,000 OBO. Contact Henry at 204-324-7593, Altona, MB. 2006 INTERNATIONAL 9200 Eagle, 12 s p d . , A u t o S h i f t , 435 HP Cummins, 20’x64” Cancade box, electric tarp, aluminum rims, nice, clean, well maintained, $62,500. Call 306-429-2704, Glenavon, SK.

2006 KENWORTH T800, AUTOSHIFT, 10 spd., new B&H, ISM Cummins, very clean. Also trucks available with ISX Cummins and no box. Call 204-673-2382, Melita, MB. DL #4525. 2007 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA, Det., 13 spd. Eaton Ultrashift. 2006 IHC 9200 Eagle, ISX Cummins, 12 spd. Meritor auto. Both with new 20’x65” CIM B&H, fresh SK. safeties. 306-270-6399, Saskatoon, SK. www.78truxsales.com DL 316542.

2- 2010 HEAVY Spec Mack trucks, 485 HP, 18 spd, full lockups, 220 wheelbase, newer BERG’S GRAIN BODIES: When value and all around tires, eng. preheat, safetied. durability matter, ph. Berg’s Prep and Paint 680,000 kms $53,000, 2nd truck inspectfor details 204-325-5677, Winkler, MB. ed the same, 730,000 kms, $49,000. CHECK OUT OUR inventory of quality used 204-746-5575, Morris MB. highway tractors, view information at 2000 IH 8100, tandem, air ride, A/C, low www.titantrucksales.com m i l e s , M I I C u m m i n s , 1 0 s p d . , o n ly COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL MFG. for $22,500. Call for details, 306-946-8522, grain box pkgs., decks, gravel boxes, HD Saskatoon, SK. combination grain and silage boxes, pup 2000 IHC 9200, C12 Cat, 430 HP, 10 spd. trailers, frame alterations, custom paint, AutoShift w/clutch petal, 3-way locks, complete service. Visit our plant at Hum- 51” flattop sleeper, 60% rubber, new rear boldt, SK or call 306-682-2505 for prices. brakes, cold AC, new AB safety, $15,000. REMOTE CONTROL ENDGATE AND Email pics avail. 403-638-3934, Sundre AB hoist systems can save you time, energy and keep you safe this harvest season. 2001 KENWORTH 900B, C15 Cat 6NZ, Give Brehon Agrisystems a call at 500 HP, 13 double over trans., 390 Eaton, 3 0 6 - 9 3 3 - 2 6 5 5 o r v i s i t u s o n l i n e at 404 rear ends, 24.5 Michelin tires, alum. wheels, 72” double bunk, $35,000 plus www.brehonag.com Saskatoon, SK. GST. 403-332-1449, Fort MacLeod, AB. WANTED CHEV ONE ton truck with steel B & H , f r o m 1 9 6 7 t o 1 9 8 5 . C a l l 2004 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA, 42” flat-top sleeper, 500 Detroit, 18 spd., 46 306-243-4242, Macrorie, SK. rears, w/3-way locks, fresh Sask. safety, 2 line wet kit, $32,000. 306-547-7680, or 306-325-2021 Okla, SK. DL#304675. 1978 MACK R600, 296,000 original kms, 2004 KENWORTH T800, 475 Cat, 18 300+, 6 spd., Mack 38’s, 15’ Arne’s, pup spd., 46 rears, full lockers, 48” mid-rise plumbed. Needs tires. $15,900 plus GST. sleeper, sunroof, alum. headache rack, 306-731-7186, Craven, SK., or email Beacons, new turbo, after cooler, air to air d.d.mcmillan@sasktel.net rad, and radiator, Sask. safetied, $38,000. 2005 STERLING TANDEM dump truck new 306-768-7004, Carrot River, SK. BH&T, hitch, C13 Cat, 10 spd., black/black, 2005 KENWORTH W900B tractor, 530 $44,000. 306-563-8765, Canora, SK. Cummins, 18 spd., 46 rears, 4-way locks, new bearing roll, oil pump and clutch, Bea2006 and 2007 IHC 9200, both have new cons, headache rack and chain hangers, 16’ Cancade gravel box and tarp. Phone 60% rubber, new AB. safety, $51,000. Call Yellowhead Sales 306-783-2899, Yorkton, Jeff 403-638-3934, Sundre, AB. SK. DL #916328. TANDEM AXLE Gravel trucks in inventory. 2005 PETERBUILT 379L, 63” bunk, C-15, New and used, large inventory across 1,245,000 kms., 24.5 rubber, 13 spd. Western Canada at www.Maximinc.Com or trans., good cond.; 2007 Peterbuilt 378 daycab, heavy spec. truck, C-15, 411,000 call Maxim Truck & Trailer 1-888-986-2946 kms., full lockers, wet kit, 14,000 front, 46 rears, 22.5 rubber, 18 spd. trans., good condition. Call 204-638-1068, Sifton, MB. 2007 IHC 9200 Eagle, C13 Cat, 625,000 kms. 2006 IHC 9200 daycab, ISX Cummins, 650,000 kms. Both w/13 spd. Eaton UltraShifts and fresh SK safeties. Phone 306-270-6399, www.78truxsales.com at Saskatoon, SK. DL 316542. 2007 INT. 9900 daycab, 654,150 kms, 46 rears, 18 spd, 11x24.5 tires, 226 WB, Cat twin turbo 500 HP, wet kit, scale pads on 5th wheel, fresh safety, $47,500. Shellbrook. Tom 306-747-3292, 780-713-5967. 2007 KENWORTH 900L ISX, 565 HP, 18 2010 Freightlin er Ca s ca d ia spd., S40s, 4-Way locks, 3.90 ratio, 24.5 rubber, aluminum rims, 62” bunk, 1.1M DD15, 560 h.p ., 18 s p d , 46 rea rs , kms. 306-961-8094, Spruce Home, SK. p a rk s m a rts ys tem s (w ith w a rra n ty),

exten d ed w a rra n ty, a lu m in u m m o o s e b u m p er, u n d er 600,000 K M ’s 2010 V o lvo 78 0, 77” Co n d o s leep er, Cu m m in s IS X 400 h.p . tha tca n b e u p gra d ed . E xten d ed w a rra n ties o n en gin e, in jecto rs a n d tu rb o . Un d er 690,000 K M ’s 2010 M a ck CX U6 13, M P8 485 h.p ., 18 s p d , ca b a n d en gin e hea ter 3 w a y lo ck u p s , 608,390 K M ’s 2009 IHC 9 9 00i Ea gle, 72” M id ro o f s leep er, IS X 525, 18 s p d ., 4 w a y lo ckers , 11R24.5 tires , 780,000 K M ’s 2008 IHC 9 9 00i, Da y ca b , Cu m m in s IS X 435 h.p ., 13 s p d . fu ller, 12&40’s , 509,000 K M ’s 2008 IHC 9 200i, Da y ca b , IS X 435 h.p ., 13 s p d ., 12&40’s , 11R22.5 tires , 510,000 K M ’s 2008 M a ck CX U6 13, M P8 480 h.p ., 18 s p d ., 12,000 fro n t, 40,000 60’ M id ro o fs leep er, 804,000 K M ’s 2007 V o lvo 6 30, 61” m id ro o f, NO DPF , NO S CR, D12 465 h.p ., 13 s p d ., 12&40’s , 1,035,700 K M ’s , n ew co m p o n en ts 2001 GM C C6 500 235 h.p ., ga s en gin e No E m is s io n s , 5 s p d , 16’ va n b o d y, On ly 13,000 o rigin a l K M ’s , As kin g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $28 ,000

Regin a , S K 1-8 00-6 6 7-046 6 S a s k a to o n , S K 1-8 8 8 -242-79 8 8 1989 R688ST MACK, 350 eng, Eaton 8LL trans, 22.5 tires- 60%, wet kit, AC, no safety, $8000 OBO. 204-648-7136 Ashville, MB 1998 PETERBUILT 379, double bunk, flat top, 60 series, 15 spd., 40 rears, safetied to Jan. 31. 306-727-2134, Sintaluta, SK. 2008 AUTOSHIFT PETERBILT, 13 spd., S/N 1XPHDU9X58D762113, Cat C-13, 12 and 40 axles, 630,000 miles c/w new 20’ Cancade, Nordic scissor hoist, roll tarp, offers. Call Bob at: 780-679-7680, New Sask Safety, Ferintosh, AB.

2000 IH 8100, daycab, tandem, 370 HP Cummins, 10 spd., air ride, premium, no rust truck, only $24,500. Call for details, 306-946-8522, Saskatoon, SK. 2007 WESTERN STAR, daycab, 550 Cat, 18 spd., 720,000 kms, 46 rears, wet kit. Call 780-990-8412, Edmonton, AB.

1988 FORD 350 Dually XLT, ext. cab, 7.3 dsl., 5 spd. std., c/w welding deck and Lincoln Ranger welder, 170,000 kms, vg shape, $9000. 306-747-2862, Holbein, SK. SPECIALTY TRUCKS AVAILABLE: Fire/ emergency trucks, garbage, bucket, deck and dump trucks. See us at our new location on Cory Rd., Saskatoon, SK. Summer of 2013. 306-668-2020. DL #90871 WANTED: TANDEM POTABLE WATER TRUCK. Call 780-835-0452, Worsley, AB. MOBILE STEAMER/PRESSURE WASHER, very clean unit, 2002 FL80 Freightliner, SA, 280 HP Mercedes Benz, air susp., air brakes, new clutch, new 10 spd. trans, rebuilt 20’ van body, 1260 gal. water tanks, 880,000 BTU burner w/new coil, 650 Cat pump, 3 cyl. Isuzu dsl. eng., extra hoses, tooled and ready to work. Serious inquiries only. 780-524-2179, Valleyview, AB.

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403-977-1624 or 306-740-7771 Located at Medicine Hat, AB 1988 CHEV ONE ton bale truck w/hydra deck, new: motor, clutch, carb., radiator, and tires, $7,500. 780-656-4187, Smoky Lake, AB., or zenko@mcsnet.ca 24’ FLATDECK off 2006, steel deck, with sliding winches, $3950. K&L Equipment Regina, SK. DL# 910885, 306-795-7779, 306-537-2027. Email ladimer@sasktel.net

1993 INTERNATIONAL w/Wilmar fertilizer tender, 3406 cat eng., 15 spd, $18,000 OBO. 403-894-0435, Lethbridge, AB.

X-GOVERNMENT AND fleet trucks, single axle, Detroit dsl., power pumper truck, extra cab, telesquirter, auto train, $17,500; 1997 Ford F450 4x4 pumper truck from British helicopter base at Suffield, 7.3 dsl. eng., auto, low kms; X-SaskPower digger and bucket trucks, service trucks, tandem axle picker trucks; F450 Haul-All, side load/end dump, 7.3 dsl. eng., auto; 2006 Freightliner M2 w/Mercedes dsl. eng., $34,500. 306-668-2020, Saskatoon, SK. 2008 FREIGHTLINER FLD120SD, 42” www.northtownmotors.com DL #908171. flat-top sleeper, 515 Detroit, 18 spd., su- 1999 IHC 4900 w/21’ rollback deck, 6 per 40 rears w/4-way locks, 686,000 kms., plus trans, AC, 212,000 miles, great farm $36,500; 2007 Freightliner FLD120SD, truck for hauling machinery, bales, etc. 42” flat-top sleeper, 515 Detroit, 18 spd., $29,900. 306-280-2400, Saskatoon, SK. super 40 rears w/4-way locks, $32,000. 306-547-7680, or 306-325-2021 Okla, SK. CHECK OUT OUR inventory of quality used DL#304675. highway tractors, view information at www.titantrucksales.com 1981 INTERNATIONAL DIESEL single axle livestock truck w/aluminum livestock body, 400,000 kms,. $9000. 780-305-3547 Neerlandia, AB.

2011 PROSTAR IHC 500 HP Maxxforge 15 engine, 18 spd. trans., 46,000 rears, 236 WB, 3-way lockers, only 137,000 kms, Webasco engine and bunk heater, alum. rims, 11R22.5 Michelin tires at 90%, full rear Cain rack w/doors, moose bumper, 73” bunk, gear ratio 3.73 GVW 52,000, $94,000. 204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB

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.

1989 INT S-1900, Allison auto, 502 Harsh, 2011 WESTERN STAR, small sleeper, 18 rebuilt, painted, good condition. Contact spd. trans., 46 rears, 400,000 kms, Detroit Wayne 306-297-2095, 306-297-7996 cell, 15, 550 HP, new safety, exc. cond. Call Shaunavon, SK. 780-871-4743, Lloydminster, AB. 2012 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO, 58” midroof, Super B spec., loaded, 560 HP, 1850 Torq DD15, 18 spd., 13,200 lb. front, 2004 HONDA CR-V AWD, new studded 46,000 lb. rears with 3.91 ratio, 235” winter tires, leather, heated seats, power wheelbase, 22.5 rubber at 90%, 150 gal. everything, A/T/C, sunroof, command tanks, only 200,000 kms, ext. warranty. start, only 153,000 kms, Mostly highway, $13,000. 306-497-2710, Blaine Lake, SK. Phone Murray 306-342-7654, Glaslyn, SK. 2012 and 2011, 389, ISX Cummins, 18 2005 JEEP GRAND Cherokee, very clean spd., 46 diffs, Peterbilts; 2008, 2- 2007, unit, lady driven, new tires and windshield. 2005, T800 KWs, 500 Cat, 18 spd., 46 Open to offers. 780-755-2789 after 6 PM, diffs, 4-way locks w/Roobar bumpers; 378 Edgerton, AB. and 379 Pete, 4- 2006s, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2012 DODGE JOURNEY RT AWD, loaded, Cat, 18 spd., 4-way locks, all w/Roobar $21,999. Call Hoss, 1-800-667-4414 or bumpers; 2006 T800 KW daycab, Cat, 18 visit: www.thoens.com DL #909250. spd; 2007 T800 KW, Cat C15, 13 spd. UltraShift; 2003 Freightliner Classic, Cat, 18 spd, new rubber; 1999 9300 IH, dual stacks, dual breathers, 60 Detroit, 13 spd. 306-356-4550, Dodsland, SK. DL #905231 2000 FREIGHTLINER FL80 with 24’ flatdeck, 300 HP diesel 9 spd., safetied, vg www.rbisk.ca cond., no rust, $19,500; 1999 GMC 6500 3- INT. 8600’s, S/A, 10 spd., Cat and Cum- w/20’ deck, Allison auto., AC, 175,000 m i n s p owe r. C a l l Ye l l ow h e a d S a l e s miles, A1, only $16,500. Call for details, 306-783-2899, Yorkton, SK. DL #916328. 306-946-8522, Saskatoon, SK.

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1900 SQ. FT. R20 used insulation, very good cond., .25¢ per sq. ft. Joseph Wipf 306-882-3112, ext. 202, Rosetown, SK.

F U T U R E S T E E L B U I L D I N G approx. 30’x30’x14’. No front or back walls. Cert. engineered drawings and manuals for SK. Complete assembly instructions. Stock #C8957465T. CSA A660-04. Cert. gauge AAAA steel. Delivered, never assembled, t o o b i g fo r o u r y a r d ! $ 9 0 0 0 fi r m . 306-352-3052, Regina, SK.

HAND CRAFTED, STURDY solid pine pole/ storage sheds, can be built to suit your needs. Metal exterior roof, color options available. Call 780-645-4455, ext. 241, St. Paul, AB, or check out our website at: www.bqlogcabins.com for more info. or to request a quote.

PRIVE BUILDING MOVERS Ltd.! Bonded, licensed for SK. and AB. Fully insured. Moving all types and sizes of buildings. Call Andy 306-625-3827, Ponteix, SK. www.privebuildingmovers.com

WELL ESTABLISHED CORRAL cleaning business for sale in East Central AB. 2012 Case 621F loader w/grapple, 3- IH 6 spd. auto’s; 1 Freightliner, auto; 1 IH 10 spd. All trucks w/McKee 600 boxes. Huge client base! 780-889-2232 or 780-608-7191. WELL ESTABLISHED 3456 sq. ft. Autobody Repair business located in the heart of potash country in East Central SK. Excellent Clientele, large area to draw from with unlimited potential. 72x146’ lot with adjacent 80x146’ lot, next to Yellowhead Hwy at major intersection. 306-621-7722, 306-399-7723, Churchbridge, SK. MANUFACTURING BUSINESS FOR SALE. Welding, light fabricating. Rare opportunity! Unique patented product. Mainly Ag. Peak sales Sept.-Mar. Owned 29 yrs., room for growth. Relocatable. North American markets. $195,000, plus inventory. 50x70’ shop on 157x370’ lot, $295,000. Can be turnkey operation or addition to existing business. Must sell! 306-446-4462, North Battleford, SK. glelias@hotmail.com BENITO FOODS FOR sale: This well established business is the only grocery store in the community. Call Bill or Darlene 204-539-2583, Benito, MB. PRIME LOCATION, ESTABLISHED used book, record, comic, and sports card store. Regina, SK. Turnkey operation. Priced for quick sale. Phone 306-924-5051. TURNKEY BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY! New state of the art, 8-bay carwash for sale in thriving Saskatchewan community. Located on 1.5 acres with great location on highway. Great customer base! Selling due to health concerns. Serious inquiries only please! Call 306-232-4767. SMALL MANUFACTURING SHOP and residence. 40 yrs of operation with established product line. Owner retiring. Turnkey operation. 306-445-5562, Delmas, SK. WELCOME TO SUNNY Okanagan. Established doggie day care, kennel and professional training facility.Contact Jim, Realtor RLP Kelowna, BC., 250-300-3079. 3 2013’s AND one 2006 truck, set up with pumps to haul oil. Shop and living quarters all on the same lot $900,000. Phone Pat 306-460-6024 (cell), Conquest, SK. ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS, well established, profitable. Owner looking to retire. Seeking individual to run business as is with existing employees. Contact Warren at Lake Lenore Electric Ltd. 306-231-8115, Lake Lenore, SK.

HONEY RANCH! Turnkey honey operation comes fully equipped with everything required for beekeeping and 2 residences. Sellers willing to train. Val Marie, SK. MLS® ID#481220. Real Estate Centre, www.farmrealestate.com or phone 1-866-345-3414. ENDLESS POTENTIAL, start your own business. Pioneer tarp building, 32’x120’, CHECK OUT OUR inventory of quality used CHECK OUT OUR inventory of quality used w/30’x30’ living quarters. Heated, fully inhighway tractors, view information at highway tractors, view information at sulated, w/16’x14’ overhead door. 3 lots. www.titantrucksales.com www.titantrucksales.com Heisler, AB. 780-889-2232, 780-608-7191.

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2006 CAT 320 EXCAVATOR, QA, clean out bucket, very clean, 10,000 hrs., $65,000. 204-871-0925, MacGregor, MB. G R AV E L S C R E E N E R - c o nve y o r b e l t , 16â&#x20AC;?x30â&#x20AC;&#x2122;L, screener 28â&#x20AC;?x8â&#x20AC;&#x2122;L. 306-654-4802, Prudâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Homme, SK.

MEAT PROCESSING PLANT - Abattoir. 11,600 sq ft building (2007) located on 7.3 industrial acres in Vegreville, AB. Business is showing positive growth with excellent returns. Please do not approach business directly. Craig Stenersen, 780-233-9939, Realty Executives Devonshire (the park), craig@working4u.ca THRIVING ABATTOIR and catering busi- JETCO ENT. INC. Experienced equipment ness on 15 acres near Strasbourg, SK. In- hauling. Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manicluded with the fully equipped shop are: toba. Call 780-888-1122, Lougheed, AB. 1628 sq. ft. home, a hip roof barn and outbuildings. Couple looking to retire. Find out more at: leaningmaplemeats.com or call 306-725-4018. JIMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S TUB GRINDING, H-1100 Haybuster with 400 HP, serving Sask. 306-334-2232, Balcarres.

MASTER STONE MASONRY. Custom fireplaces and stone masonry. Specialize in fieldstone and restorations. Willing to travel for work in rural areas. WETT Certified Inspections. Call 306-280-1845, Sas2006 VOLVO EC 210 BLC excavator, 5100 CUSTOM TUB GRINDING: operate a katoon, SK. E-mail: adam_kent@live.com hrs., 72â&#x20AC;? hyd. twister bucket included, vg Haybuster H1100E- 425 HP machine. UC, 51,000 lbs, hyd. quick coupler access., Phone Greg 306-947-7510, Saskatoon, SK. 6 cyl. Volvo turbo, $79,000. Can deliver. Call 204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB.

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NEERLANDIA CO-OP Neerlandia, AB 780-674-3020 PARKLAND FARM EQUIPMENT North Battleford, SK 306-445-2427 REDVERS AGR. & SUPPLY LTD. 306-452-3444 ROBERTSON IMPLEMENTS (1988) LTD. Shaunavon, SK 306-297-4131 Swift Current, SK 306-773-4948 SCHROEDER BROS. Chamberlain, SK 306-638-6305 WHITE AG SALES & SERVICE Whitewood, SK 306-735-2300 AR-MAN EQUIPMENT Vulcan, AB 403-485-6968, 1-866-485-6968 BILL’S FARM SUPPLIES INC. Stettler, AB 403-742-8327 CAOUETTE & SONS IMPLEMENTS St. Paul, AB 780-645-4422 FOSTER’S AGRI-WORLD Beaverlodge, AB 780-354-3622, 1-888-354-3620

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NEW SAKUNDIAK AUGERS in Stock: Used: Brandt 10â&#x20AC;?x60â&#x20AC;&#x2122; S/A, $6500; Saskundiak HD10 1800 SLMD, $4850; Sakundiak 8â&#x20AC;?x39â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, $3500. In stock: New Convey-All TCSNH-1045 hydraulic drive, c/w mover kit, and 38 HP Kohler diesel, list $38,900. Leasing available. Call Dale at Mainway Farm Equipment, 306-567-3285 or 3 0 6 - 5 6 7 - 7 2 9 9 . D av i d s o n , S K . V i ew www.mainwayfarmequipment.ca

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DUAL STAGE ROTARY SCREENERS and Kwik Kleen 5-7 tube. Portage la Prairie, www.zettlerfarmequipment.com or call 204-857-8403. CARTER DISCS: Sixty five 15” discs (A,B,J,K,N,V5) and two 1518 cleaners, asking $40/disc; Northland-Superior SA-14 scalper/aspirator for indent, asking $2500. 306-354-2679, Mossbank, SK.

SEED PLANT FOR Sale. Used only two years, easily moved. Call for details: 204-242-2940, Manitou, MB. 2010 RENN 1214 bag unloader, equipped fo r 1 0 ’ o r 1 2 ’ b a g s , $ 3 2 , 0 0 0 . C a l l PHOENIX M4 ROTARY mobile grain clean- USED SEED CLEANERS: Clipper 668 air 780-853-7205, Vermilion, AB. er, 1700 hrs., comes with extra screens. screen, 400 BPH, $38,000; Carter 32 Uniflow, 300 BPH, reconditioned w/brand 204-867-7225, Minnedosa, MB. new cylinders, $28,500; LMC Marc 300 gravity, 200 BPH, $25,000; LMC model 401 SELLER MOTIVATED: Satake 5 CHUTE AVALANCHE 1094, EXCELLENT condition. gravity, 100 BPH, $5,000; LMC model 641 color sorter, purchased from Flamans, mtd Heenan Agri Ltd, Call Dale 306-539-8590, in 5 ton Freightliner truck, c/w genset and gravity, 200 BPH, $14,000; Carter 6 roll Regina, SK. grader, $3000; Superior T4B indent, 300 compressor. 403-652-5643, High River, AB BPH, $3500; Northland trommel dockage cleaner, $2200; Crippen J-254 bean polisher system, $35,000; Clipper SX5868D, 300 BPH, $15,000. Call 1-800-667-6924 or 306-222-6173, LMC Canada, Saskatoon, SK. www.lewismcarter.com

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VARIOUS EQUIPMENT: (1) Clipper 49B; (2) blanket cleaners; (6) Simon Day model D bucket elevators; (4) Indoor hoppers; (3) Phase motors and control switches, intrinsically safe. 204-851-5520, Cromer, MB FOREVER 48” grain cleaner, dual air, lots of screens; Carter #3 indent cleaner, extra tubes; Forever Grain elevator, 15’ discharge; Canola spirals; Cancade blanket cleaner. Call 306-233-5722, Wakaw, SK.

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SUKUP GRAIN DRYERS: 1 or 3 phase, liquid propane or nat. gas, canola screens. Early order discount pricing now in effect. For info call: 204-998-9915, Altamont, MB. NEW SUPERB GRAIN DRYERS and Moridge dryer parts in stock. 306-272-4195, Foam Lake, SK.

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GSI GRAIN DRYERS. Ph. Glenmor, Prince Albert, SK., 1-888-708-3739. For all your grain drying needs! www.glenmor.cc We are the GT grain dryer parts distributor. 2011 GSI 1116 dryer, used for 2 seasons, c/w watch dog, $48,000. 204-379-2765 or email grouire@inetlink.ca St. Claude, MB.

SELLING GRAIN LEGS, distributors, conveyors and truck scales. Also other elevaTURNKEY GRAIN CLEANING BUSINESS tors parts. 403-634-8540, Grassy Lake, AB. F450 truck, cleaner, 90+ customers and growing, training. No leveling/ quick setup. Quick/ complete clean-out. Average per hour: Wheat/Oats 400, Barley 300, MOTOMCO 919, Nexus scale, thermomeFlax 225. All screens, feed and discharge ters and storage cabinet, $750. Call: KIPP KELLY 300 gravity table, 7-1/2 HP augers, generator, scale. Large area with 306-788-4502, Marquis, SK. motor, $4500; 22 SG Uniflo less aspirator consistent customers. Price reduced from plus extra roll, great for parts $1500. Mac- last year. Phone 306-698-2686, Wolseley, OPI TEMPERATURE and moisture cables accurately monitor grain in the bin. InteDonald, MB. 204-274-2727, 204-856-9617. SK. Email: rlmoss@xplornet.ca gris system monitors from your computer. Start $265/bin. Flamans 1-888-435-2626. CUSTOM COLOR SORTING chickpeas to mustard. Cert organic and conventional. 306-741-3177, Swift Current, SK. CARTER DAY 24” aspirator, recent rebuild at Flaman’s. Cyclone and 5 HP 240V single phase motor available also. 306-530-8433, Lumsden, SK.

2003 CX 840, 1950 eng./1500 threshing hours, Rake-Up, very good shape, $95,000 OBO. 403-652-7980, High River, AB. NEW HOLLAND CX 860, 1200 sep. hrs., 14’ PU header, Michel’s hopper topper, stored 2007 JD 4895, 1000 engine hours, 36’ inside. Call 780-323-3575, Girouxville, AB. H o n e y B e e h e a d e r, p i c k u p r e e l s . 306-782-1756, 306-621-7168, Yorkton, SK MACDON M155, 1013 engine hrs., P h :306 - 734- 2228 2012 600-65R28 drive tires, HID aux. lighting, 2008 JD 9870, 702 sep hrs, 615 PU, duals, hyd. center link, c/w MacDon 35’ D60 Y&M, Greenstar, elec. tarp, shedded, vg Cra ik, SK. header w/new canvas, slow spd. transport $189,000. 306-273-4311, Stornoway, SK. 2011 BRANDT 7500 HP grain vac hose package. 306-861-1046, Weyburn, SK. REDUCED PRICE: 1998 JD 9610 combine, arm, dust exhaust kit, approx. 145 hrs., MF 9430, 120 HP, 2 spd., 30’ swather, 914 PU, real nice shape, low hrs. Call n i c e c o n d i t i o n , $ 2 2 , 0 0 0 O B O . 750 hrs., always shedded, exc. cond., ask 306-654-7772, Saskatoon, SK. 780-787-8293, Vermilion, AB. $74,900. Call 204-324-4277, Altona, MB. 2002 JD 9650 STS, c/w 914 PU, 3081 2012 MACDON M155, 35’, 380 eng. hrs, sep hrs., ($36,000 in replacement thresh3 1 7 h e a d e r h r s , s i n g l e k n i fe d r i ve , ing parts in past 700 hrs.), 4673 eng. hrs, $125,000 780-933-2585, 780-876-2667, (w/$23,400 w/o to show eng. replaceDebolt, AB. ment 1441 hrs. ago). Higher hrs. show2008 MF 9435 25’ swather, 445 hours, PU ing but in great condition, asking $75,000. reel, Roto-Shears. Phone 204-723-0277 or Call Dave 780-926-0119, LaCrete, AB. 204-248-2372, Notre Dame, MB. 2006 JD 9760 STS, 1800/2300 hrs., Greenlighted yearly, new injectors, concave, feeder house, Y&M, vg cond., $145,000. 306-230-2736, Assiniboia, SK. 1987 JD TITAN II, 4750 eng. hrs., 255 HP, 2 spd. cyl, chopper, air foil chaffer, high inertia cyl, 914 PU, 925 straight cut hdr., Alfalfa seed sieve, new rub bars and concave’s (200 hrs. ago). Lots of recent work, $22,000 firm. 403-362-0594, Brooks, AB. 2002 JD 567 round baler, 1000 PTO, Mega 2006 JD 9760 STS combine, bullet rotor, Wide/ MegaTooth PU, hyd. PU, chain lube, 1051 sep. hrs, 1611 eng. hrs, Precision variable core, twine wrap, always shedded, 1 5 0 0 P U h e a d e r, $ 1 5 9 , 0 0 0 O B O . vg cond. Call 780-208-3344, Innisfree, AB 780-877-2191, 780-781-3133, Bashaw, AB RIGHT DISCHARGE 8500 HIGHLINE bale 2007 JD 9760, 1480 sep. hrs., 0 hrs. on shredder, big tires, $17,000 OBO. Hardisnew eng. w/2 yr. warranty, over $30,000 ty, AB. 780-888-2245, 780-888-1217 (cell) Greenlight, deluxe cab, long unload auger, 710/70x38 duals, Maurer big top, Con950 JIFFY BALE shredder, $7000 OBO. tour-Master, AutoSteer ready, $150,000 Phone 306-342-4447 or 306-441-1410, OBO. Also w/wo 2008 JD 615 PU header, Glaslyn, SK. $20,000 OBO. 306-948-6059, Biggar, SK. BALE SPEARS, high quality imported 2010 9770 STS JD, w/1615 PU header, from Italy, 27” and 49”, free shipping, ex20.8x42 duals, large rear tires, $275,000. cellent pricing. Call now toll free Call A.E. Chicoine Farm Equipment Ltd., 1-866-443-7444, Stonewall, MB. 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK. BALE SPEAR ATTACHMENTS for all 2 JD 7720, turbo w/212 pickups, fine cut loaders and skidsteers, excellent pricing. choppers, one w/hydro, $12,000; $9,000; Call now 1-866-443-7444. Headers: JD 920F, $7000; JD 922F, $9,000. All clean, well maintained, shed2008 JD 568 BALER, net wrap, kicker, ded. Ph/text 780-349-0903, Westlock, AB. megawide pickup, floatation tires, 12,500 bales, always shedded, exc. condition, 1997 9600, 2900 sep. hrs., 914 header, $23,900. 306-834-2960, Kerrobert, SK. long auger, fine cut, header heights, DAM, AHHC, new bars and chopper knives, many more new parts, exc. cond., $53,000 OBO. Call 306-423-6131, Domremy, SK.

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DUAL SCREEN ROTARY grain cleaners, great for pulse crops, best selection in Western Canada. Phone 306-259-4923 or 306-946-7923, Young, SK.

Can-Seed Equipment Ltd. has one last Buhler Sortex Demo machine available at a great price.

2011 NH CR9090E, 482 threshing hrs, shedded, loaded, 0 hrs. on NH Triple Inspection. Call 780-210-3799, Myrnam, AB.

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2010 CHALLENGER SP 115C 30’ swather, PU reel, excellent shape, $66,000 OBO. 780-877-2513, Ferintosh, AB.

2002 PRAIRIE STAR 4952, (MacDon) as new loaded, 540/65R24 drive tires, 2 spd. GRAIN VACS: REM 552, $3000; REM hydro., c/w 25’ 972 header, hyd. fore/aft, 2500 HD, $9500; Brandt 4000, $7000; dual knife drive, double swath, 85 hours, Brandt 4500, $7500; Weigh wagon with orig. owner. Also c/w 675 12’ snowblower. Asking $95,000. 250-262-9091, Taylor, BC. digital scale, $3500. 1-866-938-8537.

2010 JD 9770 STS, 774 sep. hrs., c/w 2012 JD 615P PU header w/only 100 hours on header, Contour-Master high torque variable spd. feeder house, high cap lift cyl., 22’ high cap unload auger, wide spread fine cut chopper, 800/70R38, CASE/IH COMBINES and other makes small and large grain concave’s, always and models. 5 years interest free on most shedded, exc. cond., $235,000. Call Jordan units. Call the combine superstore. Trades anytime 403-627-9300, Pincher Creek, AB. welcome, delivery can be arranged. Call 2012 JD S680, 20.8x42 front, 28Lx26 rear, Gord 403-308-1135, Lethbridge, AB. 4WD, 2630 screen, 655/450 hrs, power2004 CIH 2388, 1700 eng. hrs., 1400 rotor train warranty to Sept./15, $279,000 US. hrs., 14’ PU, mint condition. 306-675-2285 Call 715-377-2940, Baldwin, Wisconsin. or 306-795-7004 (cell), Kelliher, SK. 1998 JD 9610, 4100 hrs., 2500 acres on new rub bars, concaves and feeder chain, sells with 914 PU header and 36’ HoneyBee header, excellent condition, $75,000 OBO. 403-666-2260, 403-548-1569, Etzikom AB. JD MODEL 9500 combine, good cond., $ 2 9 , 0 0 0 ; Tr a d e fo r o at s o r c a n o l a . 204-655-3458, 204-648-7215, Sifton, MB.

2009 JD 9670 STS, 545 hrs., premium cab, 20.8x38 w/duals, variable speed LL feeder house, $169,500. or with JD factory 2 spd. 4WD included, $179,500 US. Call CONEYAIR GRAIN VACS, parts, accesso- VERSATILE 4700, 418 header, MacDon PU 320-848-2496, 320-894-6560, Fairfax, MN. ries. Call Bill 780-986-5548, Leduc, AB. reel, shedded, well maintained, $10,000. 2- 2010 CASE/IH 8120 w/634 sep. hrs, www.ms-diversified.com Ph/text 780-349-0903, Westlock, AB. www.starlinesales.com c/w 2016 Swathmaster, PU headers, exc. 6600 DIESEL, 3300 hrs., good tin, 222 cond., always shedded, $218,000. Located straight cut header, PU header, chopper, in Kamsack, SK. can deliver. 204-526-0321 $6750; 6600 gas, 1600 hrs., good tin, 12’ 2012 CASE/IH 9120, 455 threshing hrs., PU header, spreaders, air foil sieve, great full auto-guidance, 520 duals, Pro700 cond, $2750. 306-640-6363, Assiniboia SK M a g n a C u t c h o p p e r, 3 0 1 6 h e a d e r, 2008 JD 9770 STS, 1100 sep. hrs, w/615 $305,000. 204-523-6651, Killarney, MB. and 963D PU headers, c/w new feeder 2008 CASE/IH 8010, 1630 hrs., w/PU chain, gone through shop, field ready, mint, always shedded, $230,000. Three great cond. 403-308-2297, Lethbridge, AB. Hills, AB. 403-443-2162 or 403-443-9495. 2005 CASE/IH 2388, 1600 hrs., w/PU 1990 9600, 3000 sep. hrs., shedded, Sunmint cond. 403-308-2297, Lethbridge, AB. nybrook bars and concave, 914 PU, THREE 2007 CIH 2588’s. 2050 eng. hrs., $30,000. Call 306-524-4960, Semans, SK. 1370 sep. hrs. All identical premium units w/duals, AutoSteer, field tracker, 2007 JD 9660 WTS Walker, 615 PU, Y&M, rear weights, factory toppers, choppers, AutoHeight, Redekop chopper, Auto Track extended wear chrome pkg., shedded, ask- ready, 2196/1518 hrs., 930 draper (will ing $155,000/ea. Alanna Farms Ltd., sell separate), reconditioned, mint, $120,000. 306-697-3417, Grenfell, SK. 403-823-9976, Drumheller, AB.

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2009 9770 STS, 940 sep. hrs., c/w PW7 MacDon PU, 22.5’ unload auger, Sunnybrook concaves, 800/70R38 tires, original owner, shedded, mint, $225,000 OBO. Call 780-203-7957, Leduc, AB. JD 8820 TITAN II, better than average condition, $13,000. Trade for oats, canola or D7 Cat or Komatsu Cat. 204-655-3458, 204-648-7215, Sifton, MB. 2001 9650 WALKER with PU head, Y&M Contour-Master, 2800 sep. hrs., $69,000; 1994 9400 w/PU, 2700 sep. hrs., 24,900. 306-948-7223, Biggar, SK.

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‘08 40’ MacDon FD70 w/ transport, dbl knife drive, new coarse cut knife sections, new adapter canvas, overall 8.5/10 condition. Incl: choice of adapters JD STS, CNH... $56,800.00 w/ warranty. Trades welcome. 1-800-667-4515. www.combineworld.com JD 612C, 12 Row 30” chopping corn head, exc. cond., $79,900; 2008 JD 635F w/Crary airbar, good cond., shedded, $29,900. Can deliver, will deal. Call 204-324-4277, Altona, MB.

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NEED PICKUP HEADERS? ’01 NH Precision, $7,800; ‘91 JD 914 $4,900; ’08 16’ MacDon PW7, $12,800; ’93 14’ Gleaner, $1,850. Trades welcome. 1-800-667-4515. www.combineworld.com

2- 40’ 2010 MACDON FD70 flex draper headers w/transport, hyd. tilt, full poly skid shoes, Empire end wheels and JD adapter. Deposit will hold and store until spring. Call 306-397-2678, Edam, SK. 3- 2005 HONEYBEES, 36’, w/transports, gauge wheels, 1 piece PU reels, pea augers, includes adapters for 2388 Case; JD 635F, HydraFlex, 35’ w/PU reel. Gull Lake, SK. Call 306-622-2069 or 306-671-7908.

NEW PICKUP REELS EARLY BUY. Hart Carter 25’,$5,795; 30’, $6,795; 35’, $7,300; 36’, $7,900. UII 25’, $6,830; 30’, $7,900; 36’, $8,900. Plastic teeth, fit JD/ NH/CIH/MacDon headers & Swathers. Pay 50% d/p, balance upon delivery in May 2014. Trades welcome. 1-800-667-4515. www.combineworld.com

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2010 MACDON FD70 40’ header, all options, Case/IH adapter, shedded, like new, JOHN DEERE 653 ALL Crop 6-row header, $65,000. 306-473-2749 or 306-640-8181 four 30” rows, good shape, $4000. 204-655-3352, 204-655-3286, Sifton, MB. cell, Willow Bunch, SK.

DEUTZ TRACTOR SALVAGE: Used parts for Deutz and Agco. Uncle Abes Tractor, 519-338-5769, fax 338-3963, Harriston ON LOEFFELHOLZ TRACTOR AND COMBINE Salvage, Cudworth, SK., 306-256-7107. We sell new, used and remanufactured parts for most farm tractors and combines. G.S. TRACTOR SALVAGE, JD tractors only. 306-497-3535, Blaine Lake, SK.

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2009 MACDON D60, 35’, 60/70 JD hook2005 CHALLENGER 670, 1346 hrs., RWA, up, transport, fore/aft, vg cond, $53,500. PU header, duals, lateral tilt, ($44,000 Call 306-230-2736, Assiniboia, SK. spent 166 hrs. ago) great shape, $135,000. RECONDITIONED rigid and flex, most Call 780-205-6789, Dewberry, AB. makes and sizes; also header transports. Ed Lorenz, 306-344-4811, Paradise Hill, SK. www.straightcutheaders.com 2011 MACDON PW7 PU head, JD 60/70 hookup, under 1000 acres, like new, $19,500. 306-230-2736, Assiniboia, SK.

COMB-TRAC SALVAGE. We sell new and used parts for most makes of tractors, combines, balers, mixmills and swathers. Phone 306-997-2209, 1-877-318-2221, Borden, SK. www.comb-tracsalvage.com We buy machinery.

’03 Swathmaster PU 14’ pickup w/ new belts, hyd. wind guard. $10,950. Trades welcome. Financing available. 1-800-667-4515. www.combineworld.com

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PUMPS, PRESSURE WASHERS, Honda/Koshin pumps, 1-1/2” to 4”, Landa pressure washers, steam washers, parts washers. M&M Equip. Ltd. Parts and Service, Regina, SK., 306-543-8377, fax 306-543-2111. ALLISON TRANSMISSIONS Service, Sales and Parts. Exchange or custom rebuilds available. Competitive warranty. Spectrum Industrial Automatics Ltd., Blackfalds, AB. 1-877-321-7732. STEIGER TRACTOR PARTS for sale. Very affordable new and used parts available, made in Canada and USA. 1-800-982-1769

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2006 JD 4920, 120’, loaded, exc., hi-flow, eductor, Trac control, Raven powerglide, SCHULTE 8’ ROTARY snowplow, front ultra-glide, 5-Ways, 380s, 15” spacing, mount, $2750. Call Rob 306-759-2689, $139,500. 204-242-4074, Manitou, MB. Brownlee, SK. 2005 PREDATOR 2010, 103’ conventional and AirBoom, 1000 gal tank, 3-way nozzle bodies, AutoBoom shut-off, GPS EZ-Steer 500, crop dividers, 2 sets tires, 1800 hrs, $110,000. 780-307-5023, Neerlandia, AB. 2009 JD 4830, 1000 gal., $209,000; 2009 CIH SRX160, 120’, 1600 gallon, $39,900; 2010 CIH 3230, $225,000; 2000 RoGator 1254, 1200 gallon, $89,900; Brandt 4000, 100’, 1600 gal., $29,900; 2013 CIH 4430, loaded, $375,000; BG 1450, 100’, 1200 gallon, $5,900; 2004 RoGator 1064, 1000 gal., $117,500; BG 850, 112’, $4,900. Call Hergott Farm Equipment 306-682-2592, Humboldt, SK. SCHULTE 1020 FRONT mount heavy duty snowblower, will fit 100 to 140 HP tractor, built for oil rigs, exc. working cond., was mounted on a Case/IH 7120 tractor. Always shedded, $17,000. Can be viewed in Kamsack, SK. Can deliver. 204-743-2324. SCHULTE RDX110 SNOWBLOWER excellent condition. Heenan Agri Ltd. Call Dale 306-539-8590, Regina, SK. 3PT SNOWBLOWERS: AGRO Trend, made in Ontario. All oil bath gearboxes, 54”, 60”, 72”, 78”, 84”, 90”, 96”, 102”, 108”, 120”. In stock, limited quantities. Cam-Don Motors Ltd. Call 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK. V PLOW, NICE condition. 780-724-3669, Elk Point, AB. FARM KING 1080, 9’ 2 stage snowblower, good cond., $4250. Will deal, can deliver. Call 204-324-4277, Altona, MB. SCHULTE 8’ FRONT mount snowblower, model 800, fits Case 2294 or 7110, 1000 RPM or 540 RPM, good condition, $8500. 306-272-7878, 306-593-7644, Margo, SK.

’97 AG Shield P/T sprayer, 1,250 gallon tank, 100’ boom. $8,800. Trades welcome. Financing available. 1-800-667-4515. www.combineworld.com

2008 MILLER A75, full load, 103’ Spray-Air boom, hypro nozzles, 1000 gal. tank, crop dividers, AutoSteer, AutoBoom, AccuBoom, $145,000 OBO. Call 780-674-7944, Barrhead AB SOUTH COUNTRY EQUIPMENT LTD.

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1995 50’ Melroe 218 Spra Coupe High clearance sprayer, only one previous owner, 528 hrs., always shedded. Excellent condition... $11,800.00. 1-800-667-4515, www.combineworld.com

2012 JD 4940, 505 hrs, 120’, Hi-Flo pump, hyd. tread adjust, wheel slip control, Raven AutoBoom, 2 sets tires w/fenders, SF1 SCHULTE AND FARM KING snowblowers, AutoTrac. 204-522-0926, Medora, MB. In stock at Flaman. Call today to book 2005 ROGATOR 1074, 1080 gal. tank, 110’ yours 1-888-435-2626. www.flaman.com booms, Raven Viper, SmartTrax, AutoJD FRONT MOUNT 59” snowblower, fits JD Boom, Tridekon crop dividers, air lift, 2 3120 to 3720, and most JD compact utility sets of tires, 2980 hrs., $132,000 OBO. tractors, used 4 hours, $4500 OBO. 306-743-7622, Langenburg, SK. 306-243-4811, Outlook, SK. 1999 APACHE 790, 2600 hrs., all new tires, new solution pump, new hyd. pump, EZSteer GPS, always shedded, excellent conYOUNG’S EQUIPMENT INC. For all your dition, $70,000. Phone 306-642-5632 or silage equipment needs call Kevin or Ron 306-536-9811 (cell), Assiniboia, SK. toll free 1-800-803-8346, Regina, SK. 2005 SPRA-COUPE 4650, 767 hrs, 400 NH FR9080 forage harvester, c/w 8 row gal. tank, 80’ boom, Outback GPS, mapcorn head, 15’ pickup head, 900 hrs. ping, AutoSteer, $77,500. 780-753-0266, 403-394-4401, Lethbridge, AB. Provost, AB.

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2011 NH SP275F high clearance sprayer 1400 gal. tank, 120’ boom, UltraGlide boom height, AccuBoom sectional control, 2010 CASE/IH 160 Precision 90’ wheeled ViperPro monitor, 2 sets of tires, 500 eng. sprayer, hyd. unfold, 1350 Imp. gal. tank, hrs., very nice, just going to a smaller one. autorate, touch screen monitor, induction $270,000 OBO. 780-645-9630, Glendon AB tank, foam marker, rinse tank, dual nozzles, low acres. Mint condition. Call WANTED: USED MELROE spra-coupe, 780-208-3344, Innisfree, AB. Model 210, 216, or 220. Must be in good 100’ AG SHIELD, 1200 gal. tank, 100 gal. cond. Greg 403-545-2382, Bow Island, AB. w a s h - o u t t a n k , $ 1 5 , 0 0 0 O B O . 2011 JD 4830, 1171 hrs., 100’ boom, 1000 204-851-5520, Cromer, MB. gal. SS tank, 5 sensor BoomTrac, 2630 2004 BRANDT 4000 SB sprayer, 90’ Greenstar 3, plastic plumbing, HID lights, booms, wind cones, foam marker, rinse 275 HP, hyd. tread adjust, 3” fill, 2 sets kit, always shedded, small acre farm, tires, shedded. 780-608-4515, Camrose AB $21,500. 306-834-2960, Kerrobert, SK. 2006 TOP AIR TA2400 suspended boom sprayer, 120’ booms, duals. 306-981-5489, BEHNKE DROP DECK semi style and Prince Albert, SK. pintle hitch sprayer trailers. Air ride, 2001 QF1500 SPRAYER, 100’ with 800 gal. t a n d e m a n d t r i d e m s . C o n t a c t S K : Don’t forget to visit t a n k , w i n d c o n e s , $ 1 2 , 0 0 0 O B O . 306-398-8000; AB: 403-350-0336. 403-666-2260, 403-548-1569, Etzikom, AB TRIDEKON CROP SAVER, crop dividers. BRANDT SB4000, 90’, 1600 gal., Norac HT Reduce trampling losses by 80% to 90%. w/accumulators, shedded, $22,000 OBO. Call Great West Agro, 306-398-8000, Cut 2008 SEEDMASTER, 80’, 12” spacing, Knife, SK. 306-725-7820, Strasbourg, SK. w/double air shoot plus liquid kit, w/2011 Bourgault 6550, 4 tank metering, upgraded Zynx monitor, $230,000 OBO. Located near Regina, SK. Trent 306-540-5275 or • Tyler 306-533-8834.

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2005 NH SD440, 33’ Dutch openers w/SC 2006 FLEXI-COIL 5000, 33’, Stealth knives, 230 DS, var. rate, new price $62,500. less than 7000 acres, $45,000; 2011 3850 Call Greg 306-883-2568, Spiritwood, SK. TBT var. rate cart, 3000 acres, $57,000; 2013 4350 TBT, less than 1000 acres, WANTED: 5-1/2” RUBBER packers for $67,000; 2013 5000, 51’, less than 1000 Flexi-Coil 5000, 9” spacing. Will trade acres, $115,000. 780-385-5704, Viking, AB 4-1/2” steel. 403-793-1705, Brooks, AB. BOURGAULT 5710, 60’, SS, speed 2012 MORRIS 8370XL TBT, 3rd tank, 10” 1997 adapters, 3/4” carbide knives, 3” steel auger, 2009 61’ contour drill, 12” spacing, lock w/mud scrapers, granular kit, dual shoot, dual front casters, blockage packers 5350 TBH tank, center tank metermonitors, 5” pneumatic packer, exc. cond., 2004 ing, DS, 2 fans, rear tow hitch, $85,000. $175,000 OBO. 306-723-4799, Cupar, SK. 306-264-3721, Mankota, SK. 2004 JD 1820, 60’, 430 bu. 1910 w/MRB NH3, very good, $75,000 OBO. 306-563-8482, 306-782-2586, Yorkton, SK

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PREMIUM 57’ 5000 Flexi-Coil, c/w 3850 TBT manual rate and 3450 TBH var. cart. 12” spacing w/paired row, 550lb trip, 6 rollers, 3.5” steel packers. New bearings on packers, new clutches on carts. Seed 170 acre/fill. Complete set up, for $100,000 OBO. 306-634-9980, Estevan, SK 2009 NH (FLEXI-COIL), 51’ w/430 bu. TBH, DS, 4” rubber, vg, $104,000. Moose Jaw, SK. 306-563-8482, 306-782-2586. 2005 BOURGAULT 6550 w/10” deluxe auger, 4 tank metering, 2 fans, 491 monitor, 900 singles w/54’ 5710, 9.8” spacing, series 25 MRB’s, DS dry, 3.5” steel packers, $137,000. 306-843-2811, Wilkie, SK. 2002 FLEXI-COIL 3450 TBH, 10” auger w/air seeder hopper, very good condition, double shoot, mechanical drive, rear hitch, $37,000. Call 780-221-3980, Leduc, AB. 2010 K-HART DRILL 66’, 10” spacing, AgTron blockage, c/w 2012 Flexi-Coil 4350 TBH mech. tank, SS, w/duals, $195,000. 306-463-8711, Marengo, SK. 2006 K-HART DRILL and 2006 ADX 3430 tank (Flexi-Coil), 60’, 10” spacing. New and rebuilt parts, some new tires for drill also included, $100,000 OBO. 306-463-9229 or 306-460-7426, Eatonia, SK. WANTED: ATOM-JET C-shank single shoot openers (cb15) or 3/4” Bourgault knockon openers. 306-629-3811, Ernfold, SK. 60’ PILLAR LASER disc hoe openers on 2009 Case/IH ADX 700 frame, w/430 bu. T B T, v a r i a b l e r a t e , D S , s e e d c a r t , $175,000. 306-672-7616, 306-672-3711, Gull Lake, SK.

2008 88’ SEEDMASTER, Comes w/wo Agtron 260 all seed run blockage monitor. DS and smart hitch, 1’ spacing. All seedmaster updates done. Updated front castors (new style). Cables updated to 2x2 tubing. Shedded past 2 yrs. Paint and drill in exc. cond., c/w 2008 JD 1910 430 bu. 3 tank TBH air cart, and 1900 series 270 bu. TBT air cart, asking $190,000 OBO. Text or call 306-861-5436, Francis, SK.

DEMONSTRATOR 2013, MORRIS C2, 71’, 12” spacing, DS, 8650 TBT mech. Huge Fall Savings! Cam-Don Motors Ltd. Perdue, SK. 2010 CASE/IH PH800, c/w TBT 3430 air tank, 70’, double shoot dry, var. rate, like 306-237-4212. new, no acres, $159,900. 306-749-7731, 2000 BOURGAULT 5710 47’, MRB’s (need Birch Hills, SK. fhagmann@sasktel.net some work) Raven Auto-Rate controller for NH3, 5350 tank w/bag lift, $65,000. Glen- 1999 BOURGAULT 5710, 64’, single shoot, 3” rubber packers, w/2003 5350 tank, 3 bush, SK. 306-342-4251 or 306-342-7781. comp., double fans, hitch for liquid cart, SC5000, 57’, 9” with 4” rubber press, $55,000. 306-243-4242, Macrorie, SK 2 3 2 0 T B T t a n k , $ 2 9 , 9 0 0 . C a l l 2007 JOHN DEERE 1830, 57’, 10” spacing, 204-324-4277, Altona, MB. SS, 3” stealth, all run block monitors, 3” 1998 MORRIS MAXIM 49’, 10” spacing, 1 rubber packers w/2007 JD 1910, 430 bu., yr. old 3” openers, 4” V-packers, SS, NH3 conveyor auger, $60,000 OBO. Milestone, kit on coulters, Edge-On shanks $25,000 SK. Call 306-436-7727 or 306-436-4438. OBO. 306-768-7740, Carrot River, SK. MOON HEAVY HAUL pulling air drills/ air 1997 SEED HAWK, 10.5” spacing, on- seeders, packer bars, Alberta and Sask. 30 board seed and liquid fertilizer, excellent years experience. Call Bob Davidson, Drumheller, AB. 403-823-0746. shape. Call 306-873-0214, Tisdale, SK. FLEXI-COIL 5000, 45’, 3” rubber, double 66’ SEEDMASTER, 2008, slim fold, tire in shoot, 2320, $35,000 OBO. 306-563-8482, tire, lift hitch, smart hitch, dual caster on wings and main frame, big floatation tire 306-782-2586, Weyburn, SK. on main frame, tips are at 50%, with TBH 2007 72’ SEEDMASTER, 12” spacing, semi- 430 JD cart. Cart has duals, conveyor, rear pneumatic tires on shank w/Bourgault hitch. Call Martin at 780-220-8144, Legal, 6700 ST cart, dual wheels, conveyor, AB. or email for pics: at cyrmr@telus.net $230,000. A.E. Chicoine Farm Equip. Ltd. 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK. 2010 65’ 3310 Bourgault paralink 12” spacing, mid row shank banding, DS, rear hitch, $157,000. A.E. Chicoine Farm Equipment Ltd., 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK. 2008 SEEDMASTER TOOLBAR, 64’ on 12” spacing, c/w Flexi-Coil 3450 var. rate cart, brand new fert. knives, asking $150,000. 306-421-1086, 306-634-9330, Macoun SK

40’ JD 737 DRILL, c/w individual shank or gang packers, JD 787 230 bu. air cart, plumbed for liquid nitrogen and Alpine phosphate w/1400 gal Bandit caddy, Atom Jet boots, nice unit and condition, $47,000. 306-531-8575, 306-771-2819, Edenwold, SK. wc.farm@hotmail.com 2003 FLEXI-COIL 5000, 57’, double shoot, w/3450 variable rate pull behind tank, 12” spacing, seed treater, new stealth openers, dual castors, $82,000. 306-472-3775, Lafleche, SK. 40’ BOURGAULT 5710, 1997, 10” space, 3.5” steel packers, like new 3/4” openers, MRB II installed 2011, $38,000 OBO. 306-678-4917, 306-774-6645, Hazlet, SK.

BOURGAULT AIR SEEDER 36’, fixed hitch, 2155 engine drive, $15,000 OBO. 306-563-8482, 306-782-2586, Rama, SK. 2003 BOURGAULT 8810, 40’ air seeder w/NH3 mid-row banders, steel packers; 2005 Bourgault 6350 air tank, double shoot, like new. 306-230-1920, Allan, SK. 1999 FLEXI-COIL 2320, double shoot, excellent condition, $15,000 OBO. 2013 BOURGAULT 3320 76’ XTC drill with TBH, 7950 cart. 4.5” V-style packer, double 306-563-8482, 306-782-2586, Yorkton, SK shoot air kit for mid row shanks, liquid kit BOURGAULT 5350 air tank, dual fans, 3 for side band with 1” knife, full blockage tanks, rice tires, 491 HP monitorl 2008 NH seed and fertilizer ISO adapter, X30 moni- ST830 tillage tool, 50’, 12” spacing, 530 tor and 12” auger, and bag lift. Call trip, w/Technotill seeding system, unit 306-746-7638 for info, Raymore, SK. shedded, sold as unit. Contact Gregoire FLEXICOIL 5000 AIR drill 1720 TBH tank, S e e d F a r m s L t d . 3 0 6 - 4 4 5 - 5 5 1 6 o r single shoot, $25,000 OBO. 306-582-4911, 306-441-7005, North Battleford, SK. Glenbain, SK. 2011 BOURGAULT 9400 60’ deep tillage cultivator, heavy trips with Bourgault air p a c k , r e a r h i t c h a n d Po i r i e r b o o t s , $88,000. A.E. Chicoine Farm Equipment Ltd. 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK. FLEXI-COIL 820 air seeder, 35’ with 1720 tank. Low acres, well kept, $33,000. Call Rob at 306-381-5622, Kyle, SK. 2001 BOURGAULT 8810 32’ air seeder, 2010 BOURGAULT 5710, 74’, 9.8” spacing, 2135 TBH tank, always shedded, very good 3.5 steel packers, Dutch paired row knives, condition. 306-338-2085, Kuroki, SK. with 6700 air tank, done 14,000 acres, shedded, $225,000. Millhouse Farms Inc., 2011 60’ BOURGAULT DS air pack, 6” primary manifold, $10,000. A.E. Chicoine 306-398-4079, Cut Knife, SK. Farm Equipment Ltd. 306-449-2255, Stor36’ JD 730 double disc with 1900 TBT thoaks, SK. cart, $34,000; JD 787 TBT cart, $12,500. Can deliver. 204-856-6119, 204-685-2896, 1999 BOURGAULT 5710 Stk# B21677D, 54’, 9.8” spacing, 3” carbide tips, MRBS, MacGregor, MB. u p d at e d w i d e p i vo t , $ 3 8 , 5 0 0 C a s h . 70’ FLEXI-COIL 7500, DS dry c/w 3450 1-888-442-6084 or www.farmworld.ca TBT tank $55,000; 5300 Bourgault air cart 1999 BOURGAULT 8810, 50’, 10” spacing, TBH $28,000. 306-247-4818, Scott, SK. poly packers, liquid side band openers, 1999 FLEXI-COIL 2340 TBH cart w/3rd c/w JD 787 TBT cart, vg cond., $55,000. tank, variable rate, semi hopper, $24,000. 306-675-4458, 306-675-4566, Leross, SK. 306-587-2764, 306-587-7729, Cabri, SK. 2012 Bourgault 3320QDA Stk# B21999A, 2002 CONSERVA PAK 35’, 9” spacing, single shoot, rear duals, liquid knife, liquid w/2002 JD 1900 TBH 270 bu. VR cart., VR kit, Edge-on frnt knife holder, $198,000 one owner, exc. cond., low acres, $74,500 Cash. 1-888-442-6084, www.farmworld.ca OBO. 403-854-2177, Hanna, AB. 1995 BOURGAULT 3195 Stk# HR3113B; 8800 BOURGAULT 40’ air drill, poly trailing mechanical drive, single fan, RTH, packers, harrows, 8” space, 3225 TBH cart, $ 1 3 , 3 0 0 . C a l l 1 - 8 8 8 - 4 4 6 - 9 5 7 2 o r $32,000. Call 204-825-8121, Morden, MB. www.farmworld.ca 2009 BOURGAULT 55’ Paralink drill, c/w 2004 BOURGAULT 5350, 2 fans, 3 tank MRB’s, excellent condition. 306-666-2153 m e t e r, r e a r h i t c h , $ 3 9 , 0 0 0 O B O . or 306-662-7471, Fox Valley, SK. 306-563-8482, 306-782-2586, Yorkton, SK

2012 SEEDMASTER 32’ 140 bu. seed tank 1600 gallon fert. tank fully loaded with sectional control/variable rate. Low acres. Reason for selling going to a bigger drill. $150,000. 780-645-9630, Glendon, AB. MORRIS MAXIM 34’, single shoot, 7180 t a n k , T B H , n ew B o u r ga u l t o p e n e r s . 306-317-7696, Maymont, SK.

2010 40’ Case Precision disk air drill w/ matching 3430 tank & liquid fertilizer kit. Field ready w/ warranty. Trades welcome, transportation available. $138,800.00. 1-800-667-4515, www.combineworld.com 2001 BOURGAULT 5350 air tank, TBH, 2 meters, CRA, DS, rice tires, 491 monitor w/wiring harness, shedded, $40,000. Call 306-452-7827, Redvers, SK. BOURGAULT PARA-LINK AIR drills, large selection of good late model units. Other makes and models avail. Will deliver. Gord 403-308-1135, Lethbridge, AB. 2011 CHI (FLEX-COIL) 46’ w/430 bu. 12” spacing, DS, $119,000; 2003 Flexi-Coil 58’ w/350 bu, 12” spacing, 4” rubber, DS, $59,000; 2002 Flexi-Coil 39’ w/230 bu., 12” spacing, DS, 5.5” rubber, $57,000; 1996 Concord 4010 w/240 bu. 10” space, single shoot, Flexi-Coil 33’ w/230 bu. TBT and TBH, 12” spacing DS, 4” rubber, $47,000. Drills located in Southern SK. 306-563-8482, 306-782-2586. 2012 SEED HAWK, 80-12 w/sectional control, conveyor, blockage, 800 bu. triple tank, shedded, low acres, $335,000. Call 306-483-7829, Oxbow, SK. 2006 SEED HAWK, 51’, 9” spacing, big rubber, with frame for NH3 tanks, c/w 2008 Flexi-Coil 3850 TBT, always shedded, 3 compartments, 4 meter rollers, low acres, $147,500 Photos available 780-608-5697, 780-372-2356, Bashaw, AB. 2003 BOURGAULT 5710, 47’, NH3, 5350, $75,000 OBO. Located near North Dakota border. Call 306-563-8482, 306-782-2586.

2 0 1 1 B O U R G A U LT 3 3 1 0 P H D, S t k # PB2965, DS, MRB II’s, rear duals, couple walking casters, rear drop hitch, $355,000 Cash. 1-888-462-3816, www.farmworld.ca 2011 BOURGAULT 6700 full load, X20, $159,000 OBO. Trades? 306-563-8482, 306-782-2586, Rama, SK. BOURGAULT 4350 CART, $29,000. Rama, SK. Call 306-563-8482 or 306-782-2586.

2009 BOURGAULT 7200, 84’, 26” tines, full hyd., vg., $38,000 OBO. 306-563-8482 or 306-782-2586, Carman, MB. 2008 DEGELMAN 7000, 82’, full hyd., 5/8 tines, $35,000 OBO. Call 306-563-8482, 306-782-2586, Yorkton, SK. WELD-ON HEAT treated harrow teeth, 3/8”, 7/16”, 1/2”, 9/16”, 5/8” diameters. G.B. Mfg. Ltd., 306-273-4235, Yorkton, SK. 2013 BOURGAULT 7200, 84’ heavy harrow, loaded, like new, $48,000. Millhouse Farms Inc. 306-398-4079, Cut Knife, SK. 2003 BOURGAULT 7200 heavy harrow 60’, hyd. angle, $26,000 OBO. 306-563-8482, 306-782-2586, Rama, SK. DEGELMAN 45’ LANDROLLER, like new, $23,000. 306-224-4515, Windthorst, SK.

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(306) 764-6488 www.dseriescanola.ca 2009 DEGELMAN LR8080 landroller, 80’, new condition, used only 6000 acres, $55,000. 306-533-4891, Gray, SK. 2008 BOURGAULT 84’ heavy harrow, 9/16 tines, very good shape, $34,000 OBO. Call 306-524-4567, Raymore, SK.

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BOOKING SPECIALS FOR all makes of harrow tines: mounted, standard drawbars and heavy harrows. Ex: 9/16x26â&#x20AC;? straight, 100 or more, $21.95/ea. 3/8x15â&#x20AC;? bent, (Rite-Way, Morris, Herman) 100 or more, $8.60/ea. Special ends Dec. 31, 2013. March 2014 delivery. Fouillard Implement Ltd., St. Lazare, MB., 204-683-2221. 2009 DEGELMAN 82â&#x20AC;&#x2122; harrows with Valmar, 5/8â&#x20AC;? tine, 26â&#x20AC;? length, new hoses, great shape, $48,000. 306-533-4891, Gray, SK. DEGELMAN 80â&#x20AC;&#x2122; LANDROLLER, $54,500; 2010 Degelman 82â&#x20AC;&#x2122; heavy harrow, Valmar, $ 4 8 , 5 0 0 ; B r a n d t 7 0 â&#x20AC;&#x2122; h e av y h a r r ow, $24,900; 2011 BG 7200 72â&#x20AC;&#x2122; heavy harrow, $38,900. Call Hergott Farm Equipment 306-682-2592, Humboldt, SK.

WANTED: CASE/IH 2294 FWA. Also older Case and JD tractors in need of repair. COMPLETE SHANK ASSEMBLIES: JD 1610, 306-395-2668, 306-681-7610, Chaplin, SK. $135; JD 610, black, $180; JD 1600, $90; Morris 7-series, $135. 306-946-7923, 2010 CIH 485, 800 duals, PTO, $269,000; 2010 CIH 435 Quad, PTO, $269,000; 2011 306-946-4923, Young, SK. CIH 450, 800 duals, $263,000; 2009 CIH 535 Quad, 36â&#x20AC;? tracks, $283,900; 2012 JD ÇśČ&#x17E;Č&#x17E;Č&#x161; Č¨Č&#x17E;Č¤ČĄ 9460R, PTO, $289,000; NH Boomer 3045 w/FEL, $31,900; CIH Magnum 210, 3 PTH, $139,000; CIH Magnum 235, low hrs, $165,000; 2003 JD 9520, PS, $169,000; 1986 CIH 4494, $23,900; 2012 CIH 550Q, PTO, $359,000. Hergott Farm Equipment, call 306-682-2592, Humboldt, SK.

1996 JD 8970, mint cond., 4960 hrs., always shedded; 2004 JD 9420, mint cond., 3150 hrs. showing, weight pkg., shedded, both are Greenstar GPS ready, bought new, orig. owner. 306-229-7149, Osler, SK

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FLEXI-COIL 1720 seed cart, 18.4x26 rears, 16.5x16.1 fronts, Phone 306-622-2069 or 306-671-7908, Gull Lake, SK. area. 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122; MORRIS MAXIM air drill, 10â&#x20AC;? spacings, 7240 TBH tank, double shoot, one season on AtomJet boots, asking $36,000. 306-443-2437, Alida, SK. DIAMOND TIP SCRAPERS for JD 1895 air seeder, used 1 season. Half price of new OBO. 204-782-0259, Starbuck, MB. CASE/IH 3580 TBH tank, 2013, dual shoot, Deluxe auger c/w remote, 3 tank var. rate, Ultrasonic bin level sensors, air velocity meter, rear folding ladder, 3 c o a r s e r o l l e r s , 1 e x t r a fi n e r o l l e r, 800/65R32 front tires, 650/75R32 rear duals. Gord 403-308-1135, Lethbridge, AB. FLEXI-COIL 820 CULTIVATOR, 37.5â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 9â&#x20AC;? spacing, 4 bar harrows, single shoot air, c/w 1330 Flexi-Coil tank, double shoot, 5843 acres; CONCORD 32â&#x20AC;&#x2122; air drill, 12â&#x20AC;? spacing, c/w 300 bus. Concord tank, w/rice tires. 306-233-5722, Wakaw, SK. 1986 7200 28â&#x20AC;&#x2122; hoe drill, Bergen transport, working cond, new spare parts, $1400. 306-761-1235, 306-746-7330, Govan, SK.

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2003 CASE STX 450, PTO, 16 spd. powershift, weights, GPS, 710-42â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 3600 hrs., $167,000. 403-443-1207, Trochu, AB. 1984 CASE/IH 4894, 7100 hrs., asking $25,000. 306-287-4243 or 306-287-7573, Watson, SK. 2002 STX 450 quad, power shift, PTO, 7500 hrs., $125,000. 306-831-8963, Rosetown, SK. LIZARD CREEK REPAIR and Tractor. We buy 90 and 94 Series Case, 2 WD, FWA tractors for parts and rebuilding. Also have r e b u i l t t r a c t o r s a n d p a r t s fo r s a l e . 306-784-7841, Herbert, SK. 2012 500 QUAD, luxury suspended cab, 1000 PTO, diff. locks, 30â&#x20AC;? tracks, twin pumps, 6 hyds., elec. mirrors, AutoSteer, equipped w/Pro700, 495 hrs., exc. cond., $350,000. 780-618-5538, Grimshaw, AB. CASE/IH STEIGER built, 4 WD/Quads; Plus other makes and models. Call the Tractor Man! Trades welcome. We deliver. Gord 403-308-1135, Lethbridge, AB.

1980 CATERPILLAR D7G Crawler tractor. Eng. recently overhauled, UC redone 2 yrs. ago, tracks redone, showing 4965 hrs., all bills of service avail. Reason for selling: Upgrading, $65,000. Call Gilbert for more info., 204-745-8029, Somerset, MB.

1997 AGCOSTAR 8360, 360 HP, 2925 hrs., 20.8x42 duals, N14 Cummins, 100 hrs. on new hyd. (131 litre/min.) pump, 5 re2006 JD 7520 Stk# HN3108A, 5,801 hrs., 2010 SUNFLOWER 35â&#x20AC;&#x2122; DISC, like new, motes, Trimble AutoSteer, $75,900 or 150 HP, 2 WD, 3 PT hitch, powershift steer calves. 306-948-2810, Biggar, SK. $36,000 OBO. 306-524-4567, Raymore, SK trans., 3 hyd. outlets, air seats, $75,000. 1-888-446-9572 or www.farmworld.ca 24â&#x20AC;&#x2122; KELLO-BILT DISCER, $18,000 OBO. 780-888-2245, or 780-888-1217, Hardisty, 1997 JD 9400, 4WD, 7265 hrs., 24 spd., AB. 7020 ALLIS CHALMERS diesel tractor, with weight package, new 710 tires, $105,000; Universal AutoSteer, activated 1800 p o w e r s h i f t t r a n s m i s s i o n , $ 5 5 0 0 . 2011 EZEE-ON 8700 LTF, 42â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, heavy Greenstart display, SF1 receiver, $8000; disc, in good shape, asking $80,000. 306-395-2668, 306-681-7610, Chaplin, SK. 16â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Degelman dozer blade fits 9000 se306-457-7128, Stoughton, SK. ries JD 4WD, hyd. angle, snow extensions, WINTER CASH DISCOUNTS: Discs, tillused in farmyard for snow only, $17,000. age equipment, harrows, rollers, sprayers. 1982 2390, approx. 7800 hrs.; 1976 870, Call 306-421-1110, Torquay, SK. Extra discount at Crop Production Show, w/FEL, cab, powershift. Good rubber on 1993 JD 4760, MFWD, PS, triple hyds., booth 156/157, Hall D. Contact Machinery both. 306-388-2227 leave msg Bienfait SK never used in winter, shedded, 4241 hrs., Dave at 403-580-6889, Bow Island, AB. Call 306-669-4501, Schuler, AB. www.summersmfg.com WANTED: 1026, 1456 or 826 IH tractors JD 4440, quad range, 9137 hrs., axle HD KUHN ROTOSPIKE TILLER, 3 PTH, any condition. Call 701-240-5737, Minot, 1982 duals. Call 306-544-2621, 306-544-7720, crumbler, 9â&#x20AC;&#x2122;.6â&#x20AC;?W, l000 PTO, 2 spd gearbox, North Dakota. Hanley, SK. $6,000 OBO. 204-648-7136, Ashville, MB. 430 QUAD TRACK, 2007, 2700 hrs, PTO, FOR: JD 30, 40, 50 Series tracMORRIS CONCEPT 2000 DEEP TILLER. 30â&#x20AC;? track, exc. cond., $196,000. Lanigan, LOOKING tor in good cond. with mechanical issues. New, arrived late. 0 acres. 42â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 12â&#x20AC;? spacing, SK. 306-365-7659. Call 306-621-7170, Yorkton, SK. 755LH auto. trips, 4 bar harrow. Less than 1978 CASE 2870, 4 WD, with 7200 series new price. 204-825-4465, Crystal City, MB. Degelman 14â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 6-way hyd. blade, 20.8x38 8420T, 2005, 3325 hrs., 24â&#x20AC;? tracks, GPS 4 remotes, powershift, vg cond. 2011 WISHEK DISC, 842 LNT, 38â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, less tires dualed, unit in excellent cond., asking ready, 780-954-2005,780-283-2005,Westlock, AB than 2000 acres, 5/8â&#x20AC;? mtd. heavy harrows, $39,000 OBO. 403-664-0479, Oyen, AB. 30â&#x20AC;? disc, like new cond. 306-698-2749, 1982 8640, 4 WD, w/20.8x38 duals 80%, WANTED: BLADE 14â&#x20AC;&#x2122;-16â&#x20AC;&#x2122; to fit Case/IH PTO, 8700 hrs, good shape, $20,000. Wolseley, SK. 9 2 8 0 . P h o n e 4 0 3 - 3 7 3 - 9 4 0 3 , o r 204-548-2544, Gilbert Plains, MB. BOURGAULT 9200 42â&#x20AC;&#x2122; chisel plow, har- 403-373-4403, Penhold, AB. 2013 JD 9510R, 710/70R42 Firestone rows, $21,000. Call 204-825-8121, Mord1998 CIH 8950, MFWD, 3 PTH, 5200 hrs., tires, 5 remotes, 425 hrs., one owner, JD en, MB. new inside tires, $55,000. 306-296-4769, financing available, $269,500 US. Call KELLO-BILT DISC PARTS: Blades and 306-296-4525, Frontier, SK. 715-377-2940, Baldwin, Wisconsin. bearings. Parts to fit most makes and models. 1-888-500-2646, Red Deer, AB. 1993 CIH 9270, powershift, 6633 hrs., 2013 8360R, ILS, IVT, front duals, FireAtom Jet hyd. kit, 20.8x42 duals, always stone tires, 390 hrs., one owner, $249,500 www.kelloughs.com shedded, $59,000. 204-548-2891 or U.S. 715-377-2940, Baldwin, Wisconsin. 33â&#x20AC;&#x2122; INT. 5600 positive depth control with 4 204-648-3226, Gilbert Plains, MB. JD 9630T, new 36â&#x20AC;? tracks, AutoTrac b a r B o u r ga u l t h a r r ow s , g o o d c o n d . CASE 2594, 3600 hrs., 24 spd., IHC 684 ready, 3400 hrs., weights, shedded, 306-338-2085, Kuroki, SK. c/w FEL, 3 PTH, 2400 hrs., 403-394-4401, $199,900. Call 204-324-4277, Altona, MB. KELLO-BILT 8â&#x20AC;&#x2122; to 20â&#x20AC;&#x2122; offset discs w/24â&#x20AC;? Lethbridge, AB. 2012 JD 9410R, 1300 hrs., 18 spd., power to 36â&#x20AC;? notched blades; Kello-Bilt 24â&#x20AC;&#x2122; to 38â&#x20AC;&#x2122; tandem wing discs w/26â&#x20AC;? and 28â&#x20AC;? notched 1993 STEIGER 9270, 3400 original hrs., shift w/efficiency manager, 710x70R42 blades and oil bath bearings. Red Deer, AB. new rubber, standard, Case Up-time, mint tires, PTO, warranty. 306-752-3777, or 306-921-6697, Melfort, SK. www.kelloughs.com 1-888-500-2646. shape. Call 306-744-8113, Saltcoats, SK. 2005 8970, 400 HP quad range, 8000 hrs., QUAD TRAC AND PTO, 2005 STX 500, 38â&#x20AC;? radials, $62,000. Call 306-524-4960, very nice, 36â&#x20AC;? tacks, 2976 hrs, $209,000. Semans, SK. Located Yorkton. 306-948-7223, Biggar SK WANTED: JD 4650, 4850 or 4855 with BOOK YOUR RITEWAY landroller for spring 2011 485 HD Steiger, power shift, PTO, powershift and MFD. Call 204-655-3458 delivery. Be ready for seeding. Call Flaman 800 duals, high flow hydraulics, 1100 hrs., or 204-648-7215, Sifton, MB. $229,000. 306-948-7223, Biggar, SK. today- 1-888-435-2626. www.flaman.com JD 7810 MFD, 3 PTH, c/w 740 loader, $60,000. 780-990-8412, Edmonton, AB. ESTATE SALE: 1974 JD 4230, 7100 hrs, w/18.4x34 tires, 158 FEL w/bucket. Case 3 0 0 t r a c t o r, 1 9 6 0 â&#x20AC;&#x2122; s m o d e l , g a s . 306-662-2517, Maple Creek, SK. 1998 JD 9400, only 1742 hrs., 12 spd, 20.8R42 Firestone triples, cast weights, <RXÂśOO QHYHU Âż QG D EHWWHU VROXWLRQ IRU PDQDJLQJ \RXU one owner, shedded, one of a kind! $165,000. Call Dwayne Murray at DBM Ltd VWUDZ WKDQ D 5LWH :D\ -XPER +DUURZ 0LGUDQJH 1-800-805-0495, Melita, MB.

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2013 JD 9560 RT TRAC, 660 hrs, idler weights, AJ hitch, 5 hyds, 78 GPM, PTO, HID lighting, warranty to 2018, mint cond. $360,000. 306-526-8888, Regina, SK. 2007 JD 7520, IVT trans., 741 loader, detachable grapple fork, FWD, 3 PTH, 4400 hrs. Call 780-853-7205, Vermilion, AB. WANTED: JD 8870 TRACTOR or JD 9200 4WD tractor, must be in good cond. Greg at 403-545-2382, Bow Island, AB. JD 3140 w/sound guard cab, AC, Quad range, dual hyds., 540/1000 PTO, $15,000 OBO. 306-743-7622, Langenburg, SK. JD 1994 8770, 300 HP, 5250 hrs., 4 hyd. remotes, 24 spd, excellent cond., asking $62,000. 306-344-4568, St. Walberg, SK. 1998 JD 9200, 4 WD, 12 spd., 4 remotes, 20.8x42 duals, 4170 hrs., always shedded, $92,000. 306-628-7406, Prelate, SK. 1976 JD 4430 quad, 3 hyds., 85% rubber, excellent. Call 306-744-8113, Yorkton, SK. 1997 JD 9300, 7000 eng. hrs., radar, diff. locks, 12 spd., 4 SCVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, w/16â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Degleman 6900 dozer, 710R38 duals, GPS ready, $99,000 OBO. 204-851-5520, Cromer, MB. 1990 JD 8100, FWA, 20.8x42 duals, 6000 hrs., mint, $63,900. Phone 306-948-7223, Biggar, SK.

WANTED: MASSEY 698 tractor, running or not w/wo loader. Phone 780-635-2232, Glendon, AB. 1105 MF DIESEL tractor, w/loader and grapple. 306-395-2668, 306-681-7610, Chaplin, SK.

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2009 N/H BOOMER 8N R4 tires, CV trans., 50 HP, 10 hrs., c/w loader, $27,000, w/o loader $22,000. Ph. 250-710-1755, email darylforbes@shaw.ca Westlock, AB.

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www.southcountry.ca MITCHâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S TRACTOR SALES LTD. JD 2950 MFWD, 3 PTH, painted, w/265 FEL; JD 4250 MFWD, powershift w/o FEL; JD 4440 quad, factory duals; JD 4450, 2WD, 3 PTH, 15 spd; JD 4450, MFWD, 15 spd; JD 4450, MFWD, quad; JD 6430, MFWD, 3 PTH, 20 spd. w/LHR, premium, 5000 hrs; JD 7720, MFWD, 3 PTH, 20 spd. w/LHR, w/746 FEL, grapple. All tractors can be sold with new or used loaders. 204-750-2459, St. Claude, MB., mitchstractorsales.com 1996 JD 7800, 2 WD, 4900 hrs., c/w duals, always shedded, vg cond., $49,000 OBO. For info 306-468-2070, Canwood, SK 1997 JD 9200, 4 WD, 12 spd., 4 SCV, diff lock, 20.8x42 duals, EZ-Steer 500 AutoSteer, 4128 hrs., good shape, $98,500. Phone 780-632-8838, Mundare, AB. 1995 8870 JD, 8900 hrs., quad shift, PTO, 20.8x42 duals, w/14â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Degelman 2-way dozer, with Outback AutoSteer, $84,000. Lanigan, SK. 306-365-7659. JD 7810; JD 7710; JD 7410. All MFWD and low hours, can be equipped with loaders. Call 204-522-6333, Melita, MB.

â&#x20AC;&#x2122;09 NH T7040 180HP FWA tractor 3PTH & PTO w/ FEL & grapple, 2,600 hrs. Excellent condition w/ warranty! $109,800. Trades welcome. 1-800-667-4515. Financing available. www.combineworld.com

1968 JD 4020, synchromesh trans., c/w JD #48 loader and Groening 3 PTH (new in 2012), excellent auger tractor. Loader frame has never been welded on, well maintained. 780-385-0373, Viking, AB. 2007 7420 Stk# HN3300A, 6,000 hrs, 135 HP, MFWD, 3 hyd. 3 PTH, dual PTO, c/w 741 JD loader, bucket, grapple, $69,000. 1-888-446-9572 or www.farmworld.ca 1989 JD 8760, 8500 eng. hrs., 2000 hrs. on new eng., radar, diff. locks, 24 spd., 4 SCVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 20.8x38 Michelin duals, GPS ready, $55,000 OBO. 204-851-5520, Cromer, MB. 9630T JOHN DEERE, premium cab and lighting pkg., 530 HP, 3500 hrs., tracks at 8 0 % , g r e at s h ap e , a l w ay s s h e d d e d . $208,000. Ron 204-941-0045, Rosser, MB. JD 7400, 7410, 7700, 4640 FWDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s; Loaders in stock. Will trade for JD tractors that need work. 204-871-5170, Austin, MB. 2010 JD 9530, 1500 hrs., fully equipped with Greenstar and display. Full weights, 800 rubber, great shape. Asking $232,500. Call 306-421-2308, Torquay, SK. STEVEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S TRACTOR REBUILDER looking for JD tractors to rebuild, Series 20s, 30s, 40s or 50s, or for parts. Will pay top dollar. Now selling JD parts. 204-466-2927, 204-871-5170, Austin, MB. 2003 JD 9420 4WD, 2147 hrs, AutoTrac ready, 24 spd., 20.8R42 Firestone triples, 8 2 1 0 l b s . c a s t , t ow c a b l e p a c k a g e , $185,000. Call Dwayne Murray at DBM Ltd 1-800-805-0495, Melita, MB. WANTED: JD MODEL 4230, 4240, 4430, 4440, in nice shape w/poor or no motor. 204-655-3458, 204-648-7215, Sifton, MB.

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www.neeralta.com 1-866-497-5338 12â&#x20AC;&#x2122; LEON 6-WAY blade with snow guard, mounted on 1982 Case/IH 4490, 18.4x34 duals- 80% inside, weak powershift, $10,000. 306-424-2271, Montmartre, SK. LEON 9â&#x20AC;&#x2122; DOZER, excellent condition, adjustable pole, $1650. Call 306-272-7321, Foam Lake, SK.

2001 TR99 Combine w/ $50,000 work order, 2711 engine hrs...$69,800. Financing available. Trades welcome. 1-800-667-4515. www.combineworld.com 2012 T9.560, Stk# PN2993A, 440 hrs., 500 HP, 4 WD, 16 spd trans, 6 hyd outlets, luxury cab, cold weather start, $347,500. 1-888-462-3816 or www.farmworld.ca 2008 NH T6050, MFWD, w/Buehler 2795 loader, 3840 hrs., new Michelinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 4 hyds, $66,500 OBO. 306-698-7787, Wolseley, SK 2011 NH T9050, 1,215 hrs, 485 HP, 4 WD, powershift, IntelliVeiw II Plus, HIDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, full IntelliSteer Omnistar unlocked, $238,000. 1-888-442-6084 or www.farmworld.ca 2012 T9.670, Stk# HN3227A, 450 hrs., 670 HP, 4 WD, diff. lock, 6 hyd. outlets, high cap. drawbar, lux cab, $345,000. 1-888-442-3816 or www.farmworld.ca

2013 LS P7040CPS 97 HP, w/loader, FWA, 3rd function, $58,750 plus GST. Rayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Trailer Sales. Call Cory or Don, 780-672-4596, Camrose, AB. DOZER BLADE, SHOP built, 11â&#x20AC;&#x2122; w/extension to 13â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 2WD or FWA tractor, 43â&#x20AC;? high, $4300. Call: 306-460-4507, Madison, SK. WANTED: USED CASE L655 self-levelling loader, to fit MX120. Call 780-967-3634, Onoway, AB. DEGELMAN 10â&#x20AC;&#x2122; BLADE, manual angle, mounts, JD 30-50 series 2WD, $4000; JD 265 loader, bucket, joystick, $6500; Leon loader 707, bucket, 4020 mounts, $2750. Call 780-679-7795, Camrose, AB. LOOKING FOR 1010 JD dozer w/inside mounted blade; For sale JD 350B loader. 204-238-4964, Bowsman, MB.

LOADERS FOR SALE/RENT: 2004 JD 544J, 2007 Cat 950H, 2009 Case 821. Conquest Equip., 306-483-2500, Oxbow SK STILL OVER 25 2WD and 4WD loaders and crawlers in stock. We have dismantled many units for parts. Large stock of new and used parts. 2 locations, over 60 years 1979 FORD FW60 Stk# C22221, 5,405 in business. Cambrian Equipment Sales, hrs., 335 HP, 4 WD, new starter, 20 spd, phone 204-667-2867, fax 204-667-2932, d u a l s , $ 2 5 , 5 0 0 . 1 - 8 8 8 - 4 4 2 - 6 0 8 4 o r Winnipeg, MB. www.farmworld.ca 2004 DEGELMAN 6600, 14â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, fits 9000 SeFORD NH 1998, 9682, 20.8x42 tires, 4700 ries JD 4 WD. Manual angle, low use, hrs., excellent tractor, $85,000. Battleford, $13,000 OBO. Rama, SK. 306-563-8482, 306-782-2586. SK. Dave: 306-445-7573, 306-481-4740. 1989 FORD 876, 5100 hrs., rubber- 40%, always shedded, very good condition. 306-338-2085, Kuroki, SK. DEGLEMAN LAND ROLLER, 51â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, excellent s h ap e . H e e n a n A g r i L t d . , C a l l D a l e 306-539-8590, Regina, SK. PTO ASSEMBLY FOR Sakundiak auger, brand new, $500; MF 35 mixmill, $350; 21â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Co-op disc, $500; 1976 GMC 1 ton flatdeck w/hoist $600. 306-567-3128 Bladworth SK

FOR SALE: JD 6030, nice, $16,000 or trade for grain or D6 or D7 Cat or Komatsu Cat. 204-655-3458, 204-648-7215, Sifton, MB. 2010 JD 9230, only 720 hrs., fully loaded including: PTO, powershift, 5 hyds, with return line, large hyd. pump., diff. lock, active seat, mint cond., $191,000 OBO. 780-689-9688, Boyle, AB.

2001 KOMATSU 250 payloader w/bucket and forks, very nice $54,500; Various Degleman blades to fit JD tractors 8â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 10â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 12â&#x20AC;&#x2122;; Bobcat 863G w/forks and bucket. 306-246-4632, Speers, SK.

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8â&#x20AC;&#x2122; AND 9â&#x20AC;&#x2122; LEON dozer blades, $1600/ea. Call 306-962-3821, Eston, SK.

1993 Ford 9880 4WD Tractor 400HP, 7,886 hrs., $48,800.00 as is, or $59,800 with duals + 8 new radial tires. Sold w/ warranty. 1-800-667-4515, www.combineworld.com

ODESSA ROCKPICKER SALES: New Degelman equipment, land rollers, Strawmaster, rockpickers, rock rakes, dozer blades. Phone 306-957-4403, cell 306-536-5097, Odessa, SK.

ESTATE SALE: 8-row Monosem corn planter c/w liquid fert. kit, $10,000; 31â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Hutchmaster disc, $5000; 1981 IHC tandem w/20â&#x20AC;&#x2122; box, $5000; 8 and 10 bottom Melroe plows, offers; 4-row SP corn harvester, $15,000; 2-row SP corn harvester, 2002 BUHLER VERSATILE 2270, 4 WD, $5000. Dennis 403-308-1400, Taber, AB. 290 HP, GPS, 3100 hrs., $86,000 OBO. BIO-AG EXHAUST COOLER complete for 306-445-5551, North Battleford, SK. 500 HP tractor. Asking $5000 OBO. 2006 VERSATILE 435, 4700 hrs, 800 rub- 306-742-5912, Churchbridge, SK. b e r, $ 1 2 9 , 0 0 0 O B O. 3 0 6 - 5 6 3 - 8 4 8 2 , SUNFLOWER HARVEST SYSTEMS. Call 306-782-2586, Winnipeg, MB. for literature. 1-800-735-5848. Lucke Mfg., 1982 VERSATILE 1150, 8 spd., 5 remotes, www.luckemanufacturing.com 20.8x42 Firestone triples. Asking $65,000. 800/70R/38 Goodyear tire, DT924, one 306-742-5912, Churchbridge, SK. pretty new, one w/blister, $3350. for both. 1981 835 VERSATILE, 7100 hrs., asking Call 306-725-4483, Strasbourg, SK. $20,000. 306-287-4243 or 306-287-7573, GRAHAM 10â&#x20AC;&#x2122; CULTIVATOR, $100; 20â&#x20AC;&#x2122; shop Watson, SK. made field roller, $200; Wheatheart 8â&#x20AC;? hyd. binsweep, $400; 3- 500 gal. fuel tanks w/stands. 500 gal. galvanized water tank. MF 2675, LIKE new tires; MF 1505, $2500; 1 2 0 0 g a l . p o l y t a n k . O f f e r s ? MF 255, 3 PTH; Versatile 800 Series II, 306-946-3656, Yellow Grass, SK. $8500. 403-394-4401, Lethbridge, AB. FARM MACHINERY for sale. The following GRATTON COULEE AGRI PARTS LTD. Your equipment is being sold as the farmer has #1 place to purchase late model combine retired. 1997 JD 9100 tractor; 1990 JD and tractor parts. Used, new and rebuilt. 4555 tractor; 1983 JD 7721 combine; 2001 JD 1820 air drill; 2000 JD 1900 (340 www.gcparts.com Toll free 888-327-6767. bu.) air cart; 2000 MacDon Premier 1900 2012 KIOTI CK30 w/loader 30 HP, HST, swather w/finger reel; 2004 NH SF 110 $19,999 plus GST cash in lieu price. Rayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sprayer w/Norac height control; 2005 Tr a i l e r S a l e s . C a l l C o r y o r D o n , Morris Magnum II cultivator, 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122;; CCIL 780-672-4596, Camrose, AB. 204 cultivator, 31â&#x20AC;&#x2122;; Int. 310 discers, 36â&#x20AC;&#x2122;; JD discers, 24â&#x20AC;&#x2122;; Rite-Way harrow packer drawbar, 60â&#x20AC;&#x2122;; Brandt 7â&#x20AC;? grain auger w/Wheatheart mover, 50â&#x20AC;&#x2122;; Wheatheart 8â&#x20AC;? 14â&#x20AC;&#x2122; DEGELMAN 4-WAY 6900 blade, fits 30, grain auger w/Wheatheart mover, 51â&#x20AC;&#x2122;; 40, 50 series JD 4 WD, $12,000 OBO. 1982 GMC 3 ton truck w/strong box; 1965 Int. 2 ton truck w/wooden box. Equipment 306-449-2279, Storthoaks, SK. is located near Dinsmore, SK. Please call LEON 12â&#x20AC;&#x2122; DOZER, 4-way, off of Case 7120, Cliff at 306-343-8664, 306-846-2175 or $2500. 403-394-4401, Lethbridge, AB. email cab@sasktel.net for information.

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WANTED: MASSEY 698 tractor, running or SOLIDLOCK AND TREE ISLAND game wire not w/wo loader. Phone 780-635-2232, and all accessories for installation. Heights Glendon, AB. from 26” to 120”. Ideal for elk, deer, bison, sheep, swine, cattle, etc. Tom Jensen WANTED: NH 8700 or Case 2096 FWA ph/fax 306-426-2305, Smeaton, SK. tractor in good condition. 204-742-3692, 204-648-7281, Ethelbert, MB.

WANTED: MF #36 DISCERS, all sizes, prompt pick-up. Phone 306-259-4923, 306-946-9669, 306-946-7923, Young, SK. WANTED: NH BALE WAGON 1037, 1033, 1032, JD 7810 tractor, MFWD, FEL, ESTATE SALE: 10x70 Brandt auger, $5500; 1036, 8x46 Wheatheart auger w/mover, $7900; 3 PTH. 403-394-4401, Lethbridge, AB. High Trux sprayer, $39,000; MacDon 25’ WANTED: JD 8570 tractor, with powershift PT swather, $3000; IHC 786 MFWD, rare, a n d P TO. P h o n e : 2 0 4 - 6 5 5 - 3 4 5 8 o r $10,000. 306-563-8482, 306-782-2586, 204-648-7215, Sifton, MB. Maple Creek, SK. LOOKING FOR: NH3 Cultivator, Bourgault or John Deere, 50’ to 60’. 780-954-2005, 780-283-2005, Westlock, AB. WANTED: 4 0R 6 way dozer blade to fit a WANTED: COMPLETE REAR weight set for 9130 Case 4 WD. Phone 306-736-7573, NH 80, 82 and 84 series 4WD tractor or Buhler Versatile 23 and 24 series 4WD Kipling, SK. tractor. Call 403-485-1463. Vulcan, AB. WANTED: USED, BURNT, old or ugly tractors. Newer models too! Smith’s Tractor Wrecking, 1-888-676-4847. WANTED: VALMAR 245 PT seeder, in good GUARANTEED PRESSURE TREATED fence condition. 204-768-2647, Ashern, MB. posts, lumber slabs and rails. Call Lehner WANTED: M11-33 or M11-44 Seed-Rites Wo o d P r e s e r ve r s L t d . , a s k fo r R o n with transport wheels. 306-842-6360, 306-763-4232, Prince Albert, SK. Weyburn, SK. MULCHING - TREES, BRUSH, Stumps. WANTED: T4 IH Crawler or TD6 Call or Call today 306-933-2950. Visit us at: www.maverickconstruction.ca text 204-346-4499, Landmark, MB.

WWW.NOUTILITYBILLS.COM - Indoor coal, grain, multi-fuel, gas, oil, pellet and propane fired boilers, fireplaces, furnaces and stoves. Outdoor EPA and conventional wood boilers, coal / multi-fuel boilers. Chimney, heat exchangers, parts, piping, pumps, etc. Athabasca, AB, 780-628-4835.

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G O O D D EAL S ... AN D A G O O D D EAL M O R E 4 W D TR A C TO R S 2008 JD 9630 800/70R 38, duals, 3570 hrs...............................................$248,000 (A V) 2013 C ase IH 500 pow ershift, duals, 620 hrs.................................................$322,900 (R E) 2013 C ase IH 500 pow ershift, duals, PTO , 450 hrs.................................................$333,900 (R E) 2008 JD 9330 pow ershift, 1600 hrs...$215,600 (O X) 1999 JD 9400 24 spd, duals, 5237 hrs.$112,000(R e) 1997 JD 9400 duals,12 spd std, 6200 hrs..............................................$105,000 (R A ) 1998 JD 9300 duals, 24 spd, 4000 hrs...............................................$108,000 (A V) 1994 JD 8570 12 spd, duals, 5550 hrs.$59,900 (R A )

TR A C K TR A C TO R S 2012 JD 9560R T pto, fully loaded, A J hitch, 518 hrs.................................................$415,000 (A V) 2011 JD 9630T 340 hrs........................$369,000 (A V) 2010 JD 9530T 36” tracks, 1279 hrs..$310,000 (ES) 2009 JD 9630T 2014 hrs.......................$314,000 (ES) 1998 C hallenger 75E, 7951 hrs.............$74,500 (ES)

2 W D - M FW D TR A C TO R S 2011 N H T5070 cab, m fw d, loader, 880 hrs...................................................$61,500 (R E) 2008 C IH Pum a 210 , 1500 hrs.............$109,000 (A V) 2006 C IH M XM 140 cab, m fw d, loader, 2750 hrs.................................................$69,300 (A V) 2002 C IH M X120 , m fw d, loader, 6494 hrs.................................................$52,700 (R E) 2002 N H TV140 , cab, m fw d, loader, 5133 hrs.................................................$56,900 (R E) 1982 JD 4640 quad range, 5601 hrs....$25,000 (R A )

2005 B randt 13x90XL grain auger.......$13,900 (ES) 2004 Farm King 13x85 grain auger..........$9,500 (E) 2009 Farm King 13x70 grain auger......$13,000 (ES) Farm King 10x70 grain auger................$7,900 (ES) 2008 W estfield M KP130-111 grain auger..........................................$16,500 (O X) Sakundiak H D 10x1800 m ech sw ing auger................................$6,500 (R A ) Severalsm aller load out augers w ith m overs w eb site or call

SPR A Y ER S 2012 C IH SPX 3330 , 100’......................$316,500 (R E) 2005 JD 4720 , 2330 hrs.......................$170,000 (R A ) 2008 JD 4830 fully equipped, 1620 hrs...............................................$221,000 (R E) 2009 JD 4830 , 100’boom , 1450 hrs...$264,000 (R A ) 2010 JD 4930 , 896 hrs.........................$295,900 (R A ) 2007 JD 4930 R aven auto boom , 2001 hrs..............................................$222,900 (O X) 2002 Spray air 3400 , suspended boom ......................................................$180,00 (ES) 1996 Spray C oupe 3630 , 80’, 2500 hrs.$32,000 (ES) 2009 Spray C oupe 7660 , 1500 hrs......$144,400 (R E)

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F I R E W O O D : C u t a n d s p l i t , d e l i ve r y available. 306-862-7831, 306-862-3086, Nipawin, SK. BLOCKED SEASONED JACK Pine firewood and wood chips for sale. Lehner Wood Preservers Ltd., 306-763-4232, Prince Albert, SK. Will deliver. Self-unloading trailer. BLOCKED AND SPLIT seasoned Spruce firewood. Call V&R Sawing, 306-232-5488, Rosthern, SK. BIRCH FIREWOOD, Sold in bags of approx. 1/2 cord, split and seasoned, $200; Pine also avail. in same quantity, $100. 306-763-1943, Prince Albert, SK.

BEV’S FISH & SEAFOOD LTD., buy direct, fresh fish: Pickerel, Northern Pike, Whitefish and Lake Trout. Seafood also available. Phone toll free 1-877-434-7477, 306-763-8277, Prince Albert, SK.

A vonlea, Sask. R adville, Sask. (306) 868-2022 (306) 869-3000 Estevan, Sask. R edvers, Sask. (306) 634-6422 (306) 452-3418 O xbow , Sask.(306) 483-5115 W ebsite:w w w .nelsonm otors.com

BU RN IN G IN CIN ERATO RS C OM P LETE W ITH : Chim n ey, F ro n tDo o r & Ven tin g. W ire m es h flo o r a p p ro x. 2 ft fro m the b o tto m . S ep a ra te d o o r a t b o tto m fo r ea s y a s h rem o va l. Ho o ks fo r ea s y u n lo a d in g. W ILL LAST Ap p ro x. 5-6 ftta ll. A LIFETIM E W eight: a p p ro x. 1600 lb s ea ch. Ava ila b le in Ca m ro s e AB a n d S a s ka to o n S K C a ll: (306) 95 5 -3091 o r e m a il: a w pipe @ s a s kte l.n e tfo r e xce lle n tprice s FURTHER SAVINGS IF PURCHASING 2 OR M ORE

RAIN MAKER IRRIGATION Zimmatic by Lindsay pivots/Greenfield mini pivots, KLine towable irrigation, spare parts/accessories, new and used equipment. 33 years in business. www.rainmaker-irrigation.com FORKLIFTS FOR RENT/SALE: JCB 940, Call 306-867-9606, Outlook, SK. 8000 lbs; 930, 6000 lbs., RT 4x4. Conquest NEED TO MOVE water or irrigate? 6”-10” Equipment, 306-483-2500, Oxbow, SK. alum. pipe, pump units. Taber, AB. Dennis OVER 20 FORKLIFTS in stock, many parted at: 403-308-1400, dfpickerell@shaw.ca out. Over 75 sets of pallet forks from small to large. Cambrian Equipment Sales, phone 204-667-2867, fax 204-667-2932, Winnipeg, MB.

HERD DISPERSAL: 11 Pure Wood bison: 5 cows and 1 bull- 10 yrs old, 5 calves. 204-281-1186 leave msg, Birch River, MB. Email: lymklamb@yahoo.ca ORGANIC BISON FOR lease or for sale w/calf crop share. Ph/fax 250-630-2524, or write to: Box 6214, Fort St. John, BC. V1J 4H7. COMPLETE HERD DISPERSAL of 120 bison cows. Preg tested for Dec. 2013 shipping. Contact Paul 780-777-2326, Athabasca, AB

LOOKING TO BUY 2013 calves. Also, would buy other ages. Phone Kevin at 306-429-2029, Glenavon, SK. 2013 CALVES, 2012 yearlings and some c u l l c o w s fo r s a l e . 3 0 6 - 5 4 2 - 7 3 2 5 , 306-542-4498, Kamsack, SK. 150 HEAD 2011 bred heifers. Contact Bruce 403-651-7972, Youngstown, AB.

’00 LULL 644D34 TELEHANDLER, 6,000 lbs., 34’ reach, w/ cab, well maintained, good shape. $29,800. Trades welcome, financing available. 1-800-667-4515. www.combineworld.com.

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LAZY S BULL POWER 2014, January 25, at the ranch, Mayerthorpe, AB. 200 plus polled red and black Simmental, Angus and Beefmaker (Sim/Angus) bulls. Call 780-785-3136, text 780-674-1048. Video online in January www.lazysranch.ca

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SPRUCE FOR SALE! Beautiful locally grown trees. Plan ahead and renew your shelterbelt or landscape a new yardsite, get the year round protection you need. We sell on farm near Didsbury, AB. or deliver anywhere in western Canada. Details phone 403-586-8733 or check out our website at www.didsburysprucefarms.com

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BISON WANTED - Canadian Prairie Bison is looking to contract grain finished bison for growing markets. Roger Provencher at 306-468-2316. roger@cdnbison.com 2012 BISON HEIFERS and bulls: quiet group of 9 animals; Also 8 exposed mature cows and one 3.5 year old bull. Call 306-961-3603, Prince Albert, SK. BISON CALVES FOR sale, mixed; also bred cows for sale. Clairside Bison, 306-383-4094, Clair, SK. DIESEL GENSET SALES AND SERVICE, 12 to 300 KW, lots of units in stock, used and new, Perkins, John Deere, Deutz. We also build custom gensets. We currently have special pricing on new John Deere units. Call for pricing 204-792-7471.

NORTHFORK- INDUSTRY LEADER for over 15 years, is looking for finished Bison, grain or grass fed. “If you have them, we want them.” Make your final call with Northfork for pricing! Guaranteed prompt payment! 514-643-4447, Winnipeg, MB. NEW AND USED generators, all sizes from NILSSON BROS. INC. buying finished bison 5 kw to 3000 kw, gas, LPG or diesel. Phone on the rail at Lacombe, AB for Feb delivery for availability and prices. Many used in and beyond. Fair, competitive and assured stock. 204-643-5441, Fraserwood, MB. payment. Richard Bintner 306-873-3184. SASKOTA NATURAL is looking for finished bison and cull cows. COD, paying market prices. “Producers working with Producers.” 306-231-9110, Quill Lake, SK. HIGH EFFICIENCY OIL furnace, with 250 WANTED TO PURCHASE cull bison bulls gallon tank, 3 years old, $2500. Call and cows for slaughter. Oak Ridge Meats 306-948-2048, Biggar, SK. 204-835-2365 204-476-0147 McCreary MB

BLACK ANGUS BULLS, two year olds, semen tested, guaranteed breeders, delivery available. 306-287-3900, 306-287-8006, Englefeld, SK. skinnerfarmsangus.com REGISTERED BLACK ANGUS bred heifers, due to calve end of February. 18 head, $1600/ea. Angus Acres 780-336-6435, Kinsella, AB. BRED HEIFERS, PB Black Angus, calving April/May, papers available. Call Everblack Angus, Ernest Gibson, Vermilion, AB. 780-853-2422. 50 REG. COWS, Canadian bloodlines. Call Belmoral Angus 306-877-2014, Dubuc, SK.

RED ANGUS BULLS, two year olds, semen tested, guaranteed breeders, delivery available. 306-287-3900, 306-287-8006, Englefeld, SK. skinnerfarmsangus.com BRED HEIFERS: 200 Red Angus heifers. Start calving April 1st. $1450 to $1550. 306-629-7841, 306-784-7480, Morse, SK. BRED HEIFERS FOR Feb. and Mar. calving, AI bred to Brylor Toast, Redemption and Son of Red Man. These are all top quality heifers. Pasqua Red Angus 306-768-2966, Carrot River, SK. PUREBRED RED ANGUS cows and bred heifers. Performance tested, A1 pedigrees, 23 years of breeding and selection. Calving April/May. Deer Range Farms, Stewart Valley, SK. 306-773-7964, 306-773-9872. BRED HEIFERS: Bred to easy calving Angus bulls. Start calving April 1st. 306-287-3900 or 306-287-8006, Engelfeld, SK. 17 REGISTERED RED Angus open heifers, excellent brood cow prospects. Call Little de Ranch, 306-845-2406, Turtleford, SK. 30 PUREBRED RED Angus bred heifers for sale. RSL Red Angus, Battleford, SK. 306-937-2880 or 306-441-5010 anytime. 2 YEAR OLD and yearling Red Angus Bulls, calving ease, semen tested. Little de Ranch, 306-845-2406, Turtleford, SK.

50 PUREBRED CHAROLAIS cows, white and red factor; also yearling and 2 yr. old Charolais bulls. Creedence Charolais Ranch, Ervin Zayak, Derwent, AB. 780-741-3868 or cell, 780-853-0708. 18 PB CHAROLAIS heifers all bred calving ease polled Charolais. Preg checked, Ivomeced, Scour Bos 9 shot. Layne and Paula Evans, 306-252-2246, Kenaston, SK.

2014 BAD BOY mowers. Pre-order yours now for 2013 pricing on 2014 mowers. Rays’ Trailer Sales. Call Cory or Don, 780-672-4596, Camrose, AB.

GENERATORS: 20 KW to 2000 KW, low hour diesel and natural gas/ propane units Abraham Generator Sales Co. Phone: 701-797-4766 or 701-371-9526, Cooperstown, ND. www.abrahamindustrial.com

100 COMMERCIAL BLACK Angus heifers bred Black Angus. Exposed June 28 to Sept. 23, ultrasound Sept. 23, Ivomec and Pfizer Gold vaccine program, $1500. each. Also, 200 commercial Black Angus cows, exposed July 10 for 90 days, Pfizer Gold vaccine prog. 306-631-5454, Tugaske, SK. 40 BRED BLACK Angus cows for sale, due to calve Feb. 7th. Mostly 3, 4 and 5 yr. olds. Call 204-734-0165, Minitonas, MB. SELLING: BLACK ANGUS bulls. Wayside Angus, Henry and Bernie Jungwirth, 306-256-3607, Cudworth, SK. BRED HEIFERS: Bred to easy calving Angus bulls. Start calving April 1st. 306-287-3900 or 306-287-8006, Engelfeld, SK.

FOUR MATURE TROPHY BISON BULLS, 2013 Bison calves. Call Bob at 780-836-2689 for more info, Manning, AB. 15 RED ANGUS Simmental cross heifers, bred Red Angus, start calving end of Jan., $1450/ea. 204-683-2267, 204-773-6397, St. Lazare, MB.

60” KUBOTA FRONT mount PTO snowblower, fits all B Series Kuobta tractors to 35 HP, $2500. 306-463-9020, Dodsland, SK. SANCTUARY LANDSCAPE CONSULTATION Services. Shelterbelt design, yard/acreage tree planning, 35 years experience. Phone 306-695-2019, Indian Head, SK.

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80 2011 WOOD cross bison heifers. Exposed to Wood cross bison bulls purchased at 2012 MGM Grand Genetics Sale. $2500. Derrick 306-441-5209, Meota, SK.

ELK VALLEY RANCHES, buying all ages of feeder bison. Call Frank 780-846-2980, WANTED PAYING CASH for old Newhouse Kitscoty, AB. or elkvalley@xplornet.com traps. All sizes, Please call 306-425-5443, 50 PURE WOOD/ Wood Cross bison, avg. Air Ronge, SK. price $2000/head. Contact Dr. Marshall Patterson, 306-475-2232, Moose Jaw, SK.

2008 Schulte FLX15 flex arm .................$7,500 (R A ) H ighline 15’rotary m ow er...................$22,000 (ES) D egelm an 10’5700 dozer JD 7730 m tg.$8,950 (O X) N ew Valm ar 3255 applicator...............$12,500 (A V)

1992-1994 JD 535 round balers (2)....$7,500-$9,500 1998-2000 JD 566 round balers (5).$11,000-$14,000 2001-2005 JD 567 round balers (4).$17,000-$24,000 2007-2009 JD 568 round balers (3).$28,500-$34,500 C O M B IN ES N ew H olland 1033 H ayLiner stacker...$6,000 (R A ) 2008-2010 JD 9870STS , 8 units, recent trades.....................C allor check w ebsite 2003 N ew H olland B R 780 round baler..........................................$12,500 (R A ) 2008-2010 JD 9770STS , 8 units, recent trades.....................C allor check w ebsite 2006 N ew H olland B R 780 round baler...........................................$16,900 (ES) 2004-2007 JD 9760STS , 3units, various hrs & options................................C allor check w ebsite 2005 Verm eer 605 round baler............$26,200 (R A ) 1988 Verm eer 605 round baler..............$4,700 (R A ) 2002 JD 9750STS , 20.8x38 duals, 3500 H rs................................................$97,500 (A V) 2001 H esston 1275 16’ m ow er conditioner.............................$13,200 (O X) 2001 JD 9750STS , 800/65R 32, 2411 hrs..............................................$ 102,000 (A V) 2002 JD 9463 pt hitch m ow er conditioner.............................$18,500 (R E) 2003 JD 9650STS , 800/32 tires, 1780 hrs...............................................$112,900 (ES) 2008 Kuhn KC 4000 D isk bine................$14,900 (O X) SP W IN D R O W ER S 2001 JD 9650W , w alkers,dlx hdr cntls, hopper ext, 3028 hrs.........................................$79,000 (A V) 2012 JD A 400 , 36’header, 225 hrs.....$138,000 (R E) 2012 W estw ard M 155, 35’header, 1995 JD C TS , chopper, dlx cntrls, hopper xtns, 3558 hrs.................................................$40,000 (A V) 280 hrs.................................................$149,900 (R E) 2009 C IH 7120 cm , pickup, 484 hrs....$290,000 (ES) 2011 JD D 450 , 40’header, 780 hrs....$161,000 (A V) 1998 JD 9610 , duals, pickup, 3327 hrs.$63,500 (R A 2009 JD 4995, 36’header, 979 hrs.....$106,000 (R E) 2009 JD 4895, 36’H B header, sw ath roller, 1994 JD 9600 chopper, pickup, 3786 hrs..................................................$50,000(R E) 730 hrs.................................................$115,000 (A V) 2008 JD 4895, 36’H oneyB ee header, C O M B IN E PLA TFO R M S 1311 hrs...............................................$100,900 (ES) M acdon PW -7 Pickup headers.......$19,000-26000 2006 JD 4895, 30’H oneybee, 1680 hrs..$84,500(O ) 2004-2009 JD 635 Flex, 8 units, som e w ith air 2004 JD 4895, 36’H oneybee, 1700 hrs.$76,500 (R E) reels........................................$27,000-$44,000 (A V) 2010 JD 640D 40’drapers, 3 units.......$66,500 (A V) 1998 M F 220 , 30’header, 1928 hrs.......$35,000 (ES) 2009 M F 9430 , 30’header, 1820 hrs....$81,500 (R A ) 2009-2010 JD 635D 35’drapers, 3 units....................................................$59,000 (A V) 2011 N H H 8040 , 36’header, 431 hrs..$112,900 (R E) 2010 M acdon M 100 , 30’header, 2005-2008 JD 936D 36’draper (5 units)...............................$33,000-41,000 (ES-R E) 352 hrs.................................................$109,800 (R E) 1997 JD 930F Flex platform ..................$15,500 (A V) 2002 M acdon 9352 , 18’hay header, 2800 hrs................................................$59,900 (O X) 1997 JD 930F Flex platform , Kehoe air reel........................................$7,500 (R A ) 2001 H esston 8250S , 16’hay header, 30’draper 1994 JD 930F Flex platform ..................$10,000 (R A ) header, 2500 hrs..................................$48,000 (R E) Severalother units check w eb site 1994-1997 JD 930R 30’rigid, bat & pickup reels SEED IN G EQ U IPM EN T available................................................$6,500 & up 1999 H oneyB ee SP30 , 30’draper, crop auger, 100’Seedm aster TXB -M 90 , 12” spg, 550 bus JD C IH adapter...........................................$27,000 (R A 1910 air cart-2012 ..............................$369,000 (A V) 1999 H oneyB ee SP36 , 36’draper, crop auger, 2012 Seedm aster SXG 550 ...................$269,000 (ES) transp....................................................$29,500 (R E) 60’JD 1830 , 10” spg, 430 & 550 bus tanks, 2000 H oneyB ee SP36 , 2008-2013, severalunits 36’gleaner adapter............................$28,000 (R A ) .....................................C heck w ebsite or call(A V) 2000 H oneyB ee SP36 , 36’draper, trans, 60’JD 1820 , 2003, 430 bus, 1910 cart.$76,900 (A V) crop auger...........................................$28,000 (A V) 60’JD 1820 , 10” spg, d/s, arm , stlpkrs, 2010 M acdon D 60 , 45’, transport........$ 64,000 (R E) no tank ..................................................$69,000 (R A ) 1996 M acdon 960 , 36’, C IH adapter....$14,900 (R E) 60’JD 1820 , 10” spg, ss, arm ,rubber pkrs, no 1991-1998 M acdon 960 , 36’, tank (2006)............................................$62,000 (A V) JD adapter........................$ 12,500-$18,500 (R E,ES) 56’JD 1870 , 2008, 270 b TB T tank .....$136,900 (R E) 1996 M acdon 960 , 36’, pur, JD adapter.$23,000(E) 1998 M acdon 962 , 36’, pur, JD adptr..$28,000 (R A ) 40’JD 1870 , 2011, 430b tank ..............$165,000 (A V) M acdon 960 30’, pickup reel...............$14,000 (R A ) 56’JD 1870 , 2012, 430 b tank ..............$221,000 (ES) 2006 M acdon 974 , 36’, JD adapter.....$41,900 (A V) 40’JD 737, 230 bus, 787 tank ...............$35,000 (R A ) 65’B ourgault 3310 , 10” spg, M R B s, 2004 M acdon 974 , 30’flex draper, C ase adapter.......................................$45,000 (R A ) no tank ................................................$203,000 (ES) 40’B ourgault FH 36-42 , 3195 tank .......$22,000 (O X) G R A IN H A N D LIN G EQ U IPM EN T 50’B ourgault 5710 , L6350 tank ............$83,250 (R E) 2008 B rent 1194 grain cart, tdm s, 40’ B ourgault 8800 , 3225 tank ..............$25,900 (R E) scale, tarp............................................$49,500 (A V) 1999 B ourgault 1100 G rain cart...........$32,000 (A V) Flexicoil3450 , 10” spg, TB T tank .......$32,000 (R A ) 45’Flexicoil5000 , 2320 tank ................$55,000 (R A ) 2013 B randt 13x40 pto, load out auger, m over, never used............................................$17600 (A V) 57’Flexicoil5000 , 3450 TB T tank .......$49,000 (R A ) 2007 B randt 13x90H P grain auger......$18,900 (A V) 34’Flexicoil5000 ..............................C om ing In (R E)

WHOLE HOUSE INSTANT on demand water heater, approved for Canada, only $575, 4.3 GPM, propane or natural gas. Replace your hot water tank, 780-952-4884, Edmonton, AB. Visit our website: www.shop.firepitfundamentals.ca

12 REGISTERED WHITE CHAROLAIS heifers bred to easy calving Kaboom Son for sale. Call 306-492-4634, Dundurn, SK. REG. CHAROLAIS BULLS, 2 year olds and yearlings, polled and horned, some red, quiet, hand fed. 40 plus bulls available at the ranch. Call Wilf, Cougar Hill Ranch, 306-728-2800, 306-730-8722, Melville, SK COMPLETE DISPERSAL: Reg. females, many polled and red factor, bull out June 1, ultra-sound, preg tested; 2 yr. old and yearling bulls. Over 40 yrs. of continuous breeding. Call 306-882-3163, Crossman Charolais, Rosetown, SK.

40 OLDER COWS bred Angus/Shorthorn; 30 2nd/3rd calvers bred Dexter; 25 heifers bred Dexter; Dexter bull and heifer calves. 403-845-5763, Rocky Mountain House, AB.

GENUINE GENETICS GALLOWAY Internet Bull Sale, March 6 - 10th, 2014. Contact Russell at 403-749-2780. Visit website: www.bigdealgalloways.com

ENTRY DEA DLINE: Ja n 7/14 w w w .lloydexh.com DISPERSALS, BRED HEIFERS and more Sunday, Dec. 29 1:00PM at Johnstone Auction Mart, Moose Jaw, SK. Railton bred heifers, Alexander, Fedyk, Howe and Piqua Farms dispersals. 400+ all together. 306-693-4715, Pictures and details at: www.johnstoneauction.ca PL#914447

TOTAL DISPERSAL of top quality, quiet, young Black and BBF cows, bred to black bulls, to start calving April 1st, 2014 for 60 days. Call Ernie or Marlene 403-644-3720, Strathmore, AB. GLENNIE BROS. OFFERING a strong group of 18 Reg. bred heifers, AI’d to Krugerrand 410H, and Cedar Ridge. Preg checked to calve from March 15 to April 30. Cattle located in Carnduff, SK. Call Wes for more info. 403-862-7578. PUREBRED BLACK ANGUS long yearling bulls, replacement heifers, AI service. Meadow Ridge Enterprises, 306-373-9140 or 306-270-6628, Saskatoon, SK. REGISTERED OPEN HEIFERS born in 2013, sired by Sandy Bar OT 16X and MCS Pioneer 55X. Call Mel at MCS Angus, 306-554-2934, Wynyard, SK.

DAVIDSON GELBVIEH/ LONESOME DOVE RANCH 25th Anniversary Bull Sale Saturday March 1, 2014 at Our Bull Yards (heated facility), Ponteix, SK. Dinner at 11:00 AM, Sale at 1:00 PM. Selling 85+ stout, semen and performance tested, easy fleshing purebred bulls both Red and Black. View the bull sale video at our websites or for online bidding access, register 2 days prior to the sale at www.DLMS.ca Presale viewing all day Friday, Feb. 28th. Call us anytime for catalogue or further info Davidson Gelbvieh Vernon and Eileen Davidson 306-625-3755, 306-625-7863, 306-625-7864 www.davidsongelbvieh.com or email davidsongelbvieh@sasktel.net Lonesome Dove Ranch Ross and Tara Davidson and Family, phone 306-625-3513, 306-625-7045, 306-625-7345. Website: www.davidsonlonesomedoveranch.com lonesomedoveranch@sasktel.net

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REG. AND COMMERCIAL Gelbvieh cows, vet checked, safe in calf. Chad at McCoy Cattle Co., Milestone, SK. 306-436-2086. PUREBRED GELBVIEH HERD dispersal. Will sell whole herd or packages. All dark red in color. Due to start calving Feb. 18th, 2014. Hanna, AB. 403-854-2474 for more info. For pics: www.whiskeycreekranches.com

5 HEREFORD COWS bred Hereford. Three 250 GOOD BLACK Angus Bred Heifers. 3rd calvers, two 2nd calvers, $1200/ea. All one herd, home raised, preg. checked, calving in May and Ivomeced, $1400. Call 306-274-4823, 306-274-2242, Lestock, SK. Bernard 306-984-7272, Spiritwood, SK. Email for photos: tetrb@hotmail.com SELLING 10 BRED heifers, Red Angus 6 REG. BRED Holstein heifers, due Jan. cross; 30 cross bred cows bred Red Angus. $2000 each; 5 breeding age reg. Holstein Bulls out July 17. $1500 each. Phone early bulls, $2500 each; 68 KG dairy quota, evenings, 306-236-3862, Dorintosh, SK. $35000/KG. 306-697-3417, Grenfell, SK. 15 BLACK ANGUS/ Simmental cross bred FRESH AND SPRINGING heifers for sale. heifers for sale, $1500. 306-427-4682 or Cows and quota needed. We buy all class- cell: 306-883-8485, Shell Lake, SK. es of slaughter cattle-beef and dairy. R&F Livestock Inc. Bryce Fisher, Warman, SK. 70 HOME GROWN top quality bred heifers. 40+ Red Angus cross and Hereford. 26 Phone 306-239-2298, cell 306-221-2620. Blacks. Bred to calving ease Black Angus bulls. Preg. checked, mid March calving start. Also 14 bred cows. Up-to-date on BIG ISLAND LOWLINES Premier Breeder. vaccinations and Ivomeced. From well esSelling custom designed packages. Name tablished herd. Winston, Aaron, or Meggan your price and we will put a package to- Hougham call 306-344-4913, Frenchman gether for you. Fullblood/percentage Low- Butte, SK. magnumranching@gmail.com line, embryos, semen. Black/Red carrier. BRED HEIFERS, black and black white face, Darrell 780-486-7553, Edmonton, AB. and Red Angus cross heifers, bred Black Angus. 306-493-2969, Delisle, SK.

REGISTERED PB Red or Black Salers heifers, bred Salers. Elderberry Farm Salers, Parkside, SK. 306-747-3302.

SHORTHORNS FOR ALL the right reasons. Check out why and who at website www.saskshorthorns.com Secretary 306-577-4664, Carlyle, SK. PUREBRED SHORTHORN FEMALES for sale, heifers and cows. Reds, Roans and Whites. Call 306-442-2090, Radville, SK.

STALLIONS, GELDINGS, MARES. Phone: NEW BUGGY, WAGON, sleigh, cutterwood 306-283-4495, Langham, SK. Website: and metal parts. Wooden wheel manufacwww.livingwaterpaintsandquarters.com ture and restoration. Wolfe Wagons, Saskatoon, SK. Phone 306-933-4763 after 6 15 PAINT PONIES, great colors, 12 to 14 PM weekdays. Email rwolfe@sasktel.net HH. Call 306-752-3712, Melfort, SK. FOR SALE: SANTA CLAUS CUTTERS, bobsleighs, buggies, miniature buggies or S hop O n lin e wagons, all new or completely rebuilt. Call SELL OUT: 11 spotted draft mares, two 306-483-7964, Frobisher, SK. w w w .rka n im a lsu pplies.co m stallions. All are black/white, 16.2-18 HH, HERD DISPERSAL: 75 bred cows, reds, 1700-2200 lbs. Ph. Kevin at 306-429-2029, blacks and tans, bred Charolais, start calv- Glenavon, SK. ing March 1. 306-429-2711, Glenavon, SK FOUR 3 YEAR old black Percheron geldwell matched. Broke to drive. Choice- FLOCK DISPERSALS: SATURDAY, Jan. 18 45 ANGUS CROSS bred heifers, $1550/ea. ings, 1:00PM Johnstone Auction Mart, Moose 80 bred Angus cross pairs, $2400/ea. land, SK. 306-428-2849, 306-276-7884. 306-335-7875, Lemberg, SK. BRED MARES, Some old type. Yearlings, Jaw, SK. Rafter S Ranch, 400+ Suffolk x colts, some cross, 4 gray geldings broke to Canadian Arcott ewes bred for March and GOOD BRED SIMMENTAL cross cows for drive, teams. 306-387-6572, Marshall, SK. Lane Family Farms, 80 Ewes bred for May. sale. Call 306-984-4606, Leoville, SK. Visit: johnstoneauction.ca for details and pictures. PL# 914447. LOOK HERE! Select bred heifers both reds and blacks, exposed for 60 days from June 27 to low birthweight Angus bulls. 18 YEAR OLD black mare purebred QH. For quality in your cow herd call Scott Great for kids, $3000 saddle included. Call SUNGOLD SPECIALTY MEATS. We want 403-854-0230 or Justin 403-854-0073, 587-281-5186, Wainwright, AB. your lambs. Have you got finished (fat) Hanna, AB. REG. QUARTERHORSES, BROKE, unbroke lambs or feeder lambs for sale? Call and started. New and used hand made Dwayne at: 403-894-4388 or Cathy at: saddles, custom holsters, scabbards, and 1-800-363-6602 for terms and pricing. SUPER BRED HEIFERS www.sungoldmeats.com tack. 306-228-2804, Unity, SK. 100 black angus heifers.Bu lls in 70 PUREBRED ROMANOV ewes, 2.7% M a y 1 s t pu lle d M a y 30th. . . . . $170000 lambing, 2-4 yrs. old, asking $240/ea Goodeve, SK. 306-728-9535, 306-876-4989. Bre d to e a s y ca lvin g b la ck a n gu s b u lls . WWW.ELLIOTTCUTTINGHORSES.COM 150 Red Angus heifers.Bu lls in Ju n e 280 RAMBOUILLET EWES, 180 under 35 plus years of training, showing, sales, 1 5th pu lle d Au gu s t 1 5th. . . . . . . $160000 clinics, lessons. Clifford and Sandra Elliott, three years, $225 each; 300 grass fed Bre d to e a s y ca lvin g re d a n gu s b u lls market lambs, born April, $120 each. Paynton, SK. Phone 306-895-2107. 250-457-9399, Clinton, BC. 40 BBF heifers.Bu lls in Ju n e 1 5th $ 00 TRIM BOSS: The Power Hoof Trimmer. pu lle d Au gu s t 1 5th . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1700 Take the work out of hoof trimming. Trim Bre d to e a s y ca lvin g b la ck a n gu s b u lls wall, sole and flare on saddle horses, 250 black angus heifers.Bu lls in Ju n e drafts and minis. Call 780-898-3752, Alder 1 5th pu lle d Au gu s t 1 5th . . . . . . $160000 Flats, AB. www.trimboss.ca LAKELAND DELUXE SPIN trim chute for Bre d to e a s y ca lvin g b la ck a n gu s b u lls hoof trimming etc. on sheep and goats. All h eifers o n full H ea lth p ro gra m Brand new, $1800 OBO. 306-592-4545, Theodore, SK. F o r m o re in fo rm a tio n o n th es e s up rem e fem a le s SHEEP DEVELOPMENT BOARD offers extension, marketing services and a full Ca ll S teve a t line of sheep and goat supplies. 40 3 -3 8 1-3 70 0 o r c ell 40 3 -3 8 2 -9 9 9 8 306-933-5200, Saskatoon, SK. COMPLETE HERD DISPERSAL: 100 bred Simmental cross cows, calving Feb. 24 to Ap r i l 1 5 , 2 0 1 4 , $ 1 5 0 0 e a c h . P h o n e 306-344-4891, Paradise Hill, SK. RK AN IM AL S UPPL IES - Be o n ta rget. Us e the p ro d u cts en d o rs ed b y the p ro fes s io n a ls . RK & S UL L IV AN S UPPL IES Fo r a fre e c a ta lo gu e : 1-8 00-440-26 9 4

5 TOP QUALITY Hereford heifers, bred 120 DIAGRAMS OF new corral plans and Hereford, start calving April 1st. Phone ideas that save on labour and corrals costs- free look! OneManCorrals.com 306-922-7037, Prince Albert, SK. 40 HEREFORD HEIFERS, bred Hereford, 200 QUALITY RANCH raised Red and Black to calve in March and April Papers avail., Angus heifers, bred to the same bull out excellent quality, Coulee Crest Herefords, May 20th. You pick $1450, gate, $1400. 403-308-4200, Arrowwood, AB. Randy Radau 403-227-2259, Bowden, AB.

CANADIAN MAINE-ANJOU ASSOCIATION. Power, performance and profit. For info on Maine-Anjou genetics. Call 403-291-7077, Calgary, AB., or www.maine-anjou.ca OPEN REPLACEMENT HEIFERS, Maine and Maine cross. Vaccinated and Ivomec. Call Donaro Farm, Melfort, SK., 306-752-3808 or 306-921-7175, mspratt@sasktel.net

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TOP QUALITY BRED heifers, home raised off Hereford/Red Angus cross cows. Sired by Red Simmental bulls, bred to easy calving Red Angus bulls. Bulls out June 20th. Call Don Lees 306-455-2615 or cell 306-577-9068. Arcola, SK. BRED COWS. 125 Young Charolais and Angus cross, bred to Charolais bulls, June 1 to July 31. Quiet herd, $1350. Rosetown, SK. 306-831-7332 or 306-882-3239. TOP QUALITY Red Angus/Simmental cross heifers bred Red Angus; Black Angus/Black Simmental cross heifers bred Black Angus; Red Angus/Red Simmental cross 3 year olds bred Red Simmental. Call Oberle Farms Ltd., Kelly at 306-297-9366 or Ralph 306-297-7979, Shaunavon, SK. 40 BRED HEIFERS, red and black Simmental cross, bred for Feb. and March calving. Pheasantdale Cattle Co., Balcarres, SK. 306-335-7553 or 306-335-2828. BRED HEIFERS: 20 Red and 73 Black Angus and Angus cross, full health program, bred to proven easy calving bulls, exposed 60 days max. starting June 14. Choice $1500 or all $1450. St. Lazare, MB. 204-683-2208 or 306-434-6980 (cell), Email: zi23@mynetset.ca 8 BRED HEIFERS, 22 young cows, Red Angus and Hereford, bred Red Angus bulls June 1 to August 1. T BAR K Ranch, Wawota, SK. 306-739-2944, 306-577-9861. DISPERSAL: Sell or lease 30 good hardy range cows. Easy calving, Char. cross, Angus cross. Bulls in June 20th. $1200 ea. takes all, $1400 you pick. 306-850-0774, 306-759-2309, Eyebrow, SK.

5 REGISTERED PUREBRED Red Simmental bred heifers for sale, bred to easy calving bulls, $2500. More reg. cows available. 780-712-2096, 780-693-2124, Peers, AB. 50 SIMM/RED ANGUS cross bred heifers Bred to proven low BW Red Angus bulls out June 5th. Premium quality. Stewart Valley, SK. 306-773-7964, 306-773-9872. SIMMENTAL AND SIM./Angus cross bred heifers. Bred Sim./Black Angus cross bull, out for one month. Also open PB Sim. and GOOD QUALITY BRED HEIFERS. Red Sim/Angus cross heifers. Curtis Mattson, Angus, Red Angus cross Hereford and Red 306-944-4220, Meacham, SK. Angus cross Simmental. Bred Red Angus. 80 SIMMENTAL X HEIFERS. Bred to low Ferguson Stock Farm Ltd., 306-895-4825, birthweight Red Angus bulls, start calving Paynton, SK. March 1st. Call or text Draper Bros. at: 60 SHORTHORN/ HORNED Hereford cross 306-452-7197, 306-577-7869, Wawota, SK heifers, due to calve April 25th. Bred to low birthweight Shorthorn bulls, price reduced, open to offers. Call Wes Lehmann 306-232-7725, or Murray 306-232-7131, Rosthern, SK. 2 0 0 YO U N G A N G U S b r e d c o w s . 306-773-1049, Swift Current, SK.

28 HOME GROWN bred Charolais and Char./cross heifers, bred Red Angus, $1300 each. Ph 306-548-4340, Stenen, SK. CATTLE FOR LEASE or for SALE w/calf crop share. Ph/fax 250-630-2524, or write: Box 6214, Fort St John, BC. V1J 4H7 REG. FULLBLOOD COWS and bred heifers, 60 MIXED BRED cows. You pick for $1300 calving late Dec. to Apr. Will preg. check, each; take all for $1175 each. Spiritwood, home raised. 204-720-3103 Wawanesa MB SK. 306-883-2468, or cell 780-891-7334. 20 YOUNG RED AND BLACK Registered Simmental cows, to calve Jan/Feb. Pairs 60 BLACK ANGUS/SIMMENTAL bred also available. For info. and pricing call heifers, some white faces, bred to reg. Black Angus bulls, July 1 - Sept 30. Choice 306-736-7877, Windthorst, SK. $1550, take all $1500. 306-842-5055 or 306-861-0753, Weyburn, SK. 75 YOUNG COW/CALF pairs, with SeptemSPECKLE PARK AND Polled Hereford year- ber and on calves, mostly Angus influence. ling and two year old bulls, low BW, high 204-937-7688, Roblin, MB. performance, semen tested, delivered. Johner Stock Farm, David: 306-893-2714, 80 REPUTATION RANCH raised Black Angus cross heifers, bred easy calving Black or Justin: 306-893-2667, Maidstone, SK. A n g u s , d u e Ap r i l 1 0 t h , $ 1 5 0 0 . C a l l 403-285-4080 evenings, Calgary, AB. BLACK, RED AND BALDIE Angus bred h e i fe r s fo r s a l e , g o o d q u a l i t y. C a l l 306-466-4428, Leask, SK. HICKORY CORNER FARMS is offering 40 Red/RWF home raised bred heifers for sale, bred to Jones Black Angus bulls for 42 days, April 1st calving, full herd health. Ph. Tyler at 306-799-2006, Briercrest, SK. 20 RED AND 20 Black heifers, had 1 calf, o f fe r s ; A l s o 5 0 b l a c k c o w s . P h o n e 306-283-4747, Langham, SK. HOME RAISED BRED Red Angus and Tan 200 SIMMENTAL RED ANGUS CROSS heifers bred Red Angus June 20. Complete or Simmental heifers, excellent quality. herd health $1600 each you pick. Call Bred Red or Black Angus, all one iron cat- 306-478-2618, 306-640-7344 Mankota, SK tle. 3J Simmental Farms, 306-325-4622, HERD DISPERSAL: 35 commercial cows, or cell 306-327-8005, Lintlaw, SK. Charolais/Angus/Limousin bred to Angus 15 HEAD LIMO cross Angus cows, bred or Hereford Bull, $1400 choice or $1250 Charolais, 4-7 years old, start calving Mar., for all. Call 306-963-2731, Imperial, SK. $1400 OBO. 306-497-2900, Hafford, SK. 15 BRED COMMERCIAL cows due to calf 30 PUREBRED RED Angus bred heifers early spring, bred Black Angus; 5 open for sale. RSL Red Angus, Battleford, SK. cows with calves at foot. 306-222-7709, Saskatoon, SK. 306-937-2880 or 306-441-5010 anytime.

4 RED BLAZED FACED and 7 tan/TWF bred heifers, (1200 lbs.), calving in Feb. Contact Brian 780-608-7360, Heisler, AB. 50 BRED COWS, good shape, $1000 each. Start calving end of March. 306-283-4747, 306-220-0429, Langham, SK.

WILL CUSTOM FEED 50 to 60 young bred cows. Lots of feed, shelter and good water. May calve out if they are Apr/May calvers. 306-647-2118, 306-620-8343 Theodore SK WANTED: CULL COWS for slaughter. For bookings call Kelly at Drake Meat Processors, 306-363-2117, ext. 111, Drake, SK.

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17TH ANNUAL ALL-BEEF PEN SHOW December 20th and 21st at the Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede Cypress Centre. Commercial and Purebred Classes, 4-H plus a Ca$h added UFA Steer Jackpot. Enter on-line at www.mhstampede.com or 403-527-1234.

BRED MARES, COLTS and 2 year old phillies for sale. Priced from $500-$1500. Call 306-549-4910, Hafford, SK. QH MARE TEAM, well broke, bay, 7 and 12 years, $2500. 306-877-2014, Dubuc, SK. COLT STARTING FOR the ranch or arena. Q u a l i t y. E x p e r i e n c e . R e s u l t s . 306-861-9244, Weyburn, SK.

BRED MARES, 1 and 2 year old phillies, THE LIVERY STABLE, for harness sales and geldings and weanlings. 306-355-2399, repairs. Call 306-283-4580, 306-262-4580, Parkbeg, SK. www.doubledminatures.com Hwy #16 Borden Bridge, SK.

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SILVER STREAM SHELTERS. Super Fall Fabric Building Sale. 30x72 single black steel, $4700; 30x70 double truss P/R, $6995; 38x100 double truss P/R, $11,900; 42x100 double truss P/R, $14,250; 12-1/2 oz. tarp, 15 year warranty. Trucks running w e s t w e e k l y, d e l i v e r y a v a i l a b l e . 1-877-547-4738. silverstreamshelters.com SOLD CATTLE: HAYBUSTER bale shredder, CATCH THE HABIT, eat Sask. rabbit. For 2 metal 1500 bu. self-feeders, Leon 425 sale: oven ready meat, breeding stock, and manure spreader, 2 NH 357 and 358 mixfurs, colored and white. Call Joy at mills, etc. 306-753-2842, 306-753-8069, 306-744-2508, Saltcoats, SK. Macklin, SK.

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GREG’S WELDING: Free standing corral panels, windbreak panels, calf shelters, belting troughs, etc. Many different styles to choose from. Call for pricing, delivery available. 306-768-8555, Carrot River, SK. LOOKING FOR 358 or 359 mixer mill, must be in good shape. 403-577-2479, Consort, AB. FREESTANDING PANELS: 30’ windbreak panels; 6-bar 24’ and 30’ panels; 10’, 20’ and 30’ feed troughs; Bale shredder bunks; Silage bunks; Feeder panels; HD bale feeders; All metal 16’ and 24’ calf shelters. Will custom build. 306-424-2094, Kendal, SK. BRANDT BALE PROCESSOR w/grain tank, big square bale kit, big tires, new belt, good shape, c/w 3 way control so you only n e e d t wo hy d r a u l i c s , $ 1 2 , 0 0 0 O B O. 306-587-7755, Abbey, SK.

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7 BRED SIMM./ Red Angus cross heifers, bred Black Angus, good quality, $1500 each OBO. 306-728-5146, Melville, SK. 17 BRED HEIFERS, Simmental cross, bred Black Angus, start calving mid March, preg checked, 1150 lb. average, $1500/ea. Call 306-427-4922, Shell Lake, SK. 80 SIMMENTAL and Simmental Red Angus cross, start calving March 1, bred Simmental or Red Angus. Will keep until Feb. 15. Call 306-762-4723, Odessa, SK.

AQUA THERM A pasture proven trough. Winter water problems? Solved! No electricity required. 3 sizes - 100, 200 and 525 ga l l o n . Ke l l n S o l a r, L u m s d e n , S K . 1-888-731-8882, www.kellnsolar.com 6600 HIGHLINE BALE shredder, upgraded to 6800 w/new PTO, good shape, $5000. Pictures available. Phone 306-463-3132, 306-460-7837, Kindersley, SK. HIGHLINE BALE SHREDDER 6600, mint c o n d i t i o n , u s e d ve r y l i t t l e , $ 4 5 0 0 . 306-939-4480, Earl Grey, SK.

BERKSHIRE BOARS AND Gilts; Also Tamsworth. Delivery avail at cost. Troy Collingridge, 204-828-3317, 204-750-2759, 204-750-1493, St. Claude, MB. BUYING: PIGS/SWINE, raised outside, all sizes. Highest $$$. 1-877-226-1395. www.canadianheritagemeats.com FREE STANDING CORRAL panels and windbreak frame for cattle, horse, bison and sheep. Large variety of length, height and bar spacings. Sample price: 21’x6 bar, 5’HLW, $199; 21’x5 bar, 5’H, very sturdy, $239; 24’x5 bar, 5’H, med. duty, $239; 19 WEEK OLD Pullets, white or brown. 21’x7 bar, 6’H bison, $299; 30’ windbreak Booking for early June pickup. Hutch’s frames $399 less boards; New mount to post continuous corral panels, 24’x5 bar, Poultry, 306-435-3530, Moosomin, SK. $169. Haysaver horse feeders, feed troughs, bunk feeder panels and RB feeders. Call Jack Taylor 1-866-500-2276. www.affordablebarns.com FREESTANDING WINDBREAK PANELS, up ATTENTION ELK PRODUCERS: If you to 30’ (2-3/8” oilfield pipe); Square bale have elk to supply to market give AWAPCO feeders, any size; Can build other things. a call today. No marketing fees. Non-mem- Elkhorn, MB. 204-851-6423, leave msg. bers welcome. info@wapitiriver.com or GALLAGHER FENCING SUPPLIES. Fencing 780-980-7589. supplies and water bowls. Call Kevin Elmy WANTED: HYDRAULIC ELK squeeze, near 306-744-2332, www.friendlyacres.sk.ca Saltcoats, SK. Big River, SK. area. Call 306-469-4949

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WINTER WATERING: FREEZE proof, motion eye, 24”/36” drain back bowl. Call toll free 1-888-731-8882, Lumsden, SK. Or visit: www.kellnsolar.com ARROW FARMQUIP LIVESTOCK handling solutions: Portable windbreaks. Custom built panels and gates. 1-866-354-7655, Mossbank, SK.

2 - J B S 2 4 ’ W I D E B O DY m a n u r e spreaders c/w vertical beaters, rear axle steering, 700/40R22.5 rubber, silage endgate and ext. , $78,000/ea. Serious inquiries only. Call 780-777-7765, Calmar, AB. HIGHLINE 8100 SHREDDER, c/w 30 bu. grain tank and chopper. 306-642-4015, Assiniboia, SK. NH 358 MIX mill, PBF, $9000; HayBuster 2620 bale shredder, $9000; 40 bu. hyd. drive trailer type grain feeder, $650. All shedded in exc. condition. 306-645-4223, Rocanville, SK. USED JIFFY SLIDE-IN round bale handler, in good condition. Phone 403-627-2601, Pincher Creek, AB. 354 NEW HOLLAND MIXMILL, good condition. Call: 306-488-2103, Holdfast, SK.

FROSTFREE NOSEPUMPS: Energy free solution to livestock watering. No power required to heat or pump. Prevents contamination. Grants avail. 1-866-843-6744. www.frostfreenosepumps.com PAYSEN LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT INC. We manufacture an extensive line of cattle handling and feeding equipment including squeeze chutes, adj. width alleys, crowding tubs, calf tip tables, maternity pens, gates and panels, bale feeders, Bison equipment, Texas gates, steel water troughs and rodeo equipment. Distributors for Cancrete concrete waterers, El-Toro electric branders and twine cutters. Our squeeze chutes and headgates are now available with a neck extender. Phone 306-796-4508, email: ple@sasktel.net website: www.paysen.com FOR SALE: ROLLER mill, 5 HP electric motor. Phone 306-845-2665, Turtleford, SK. FOR SALE: SLIDE IN 40 bushel hopper fe e d e r fo r p e l l e t s o r g r a i n . P h o n e 403-627-2601, Pincher Creek, AB.

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HIGHLINE BALE PROCESSOR 8000, exc. cond., right hand discharge, hyd. apron, big tires, 1000 PTO, $9500 OBO. Call 306-654-7657, Prudhomme, SK. PORTABLE PANELS 30’ freestanding 3bar windbreak frames, 5-bar, 4-bar panels w/wo double hinge gates and more. On farm welding. Oxbow, SK., 306-485-8559, 306-483-2199. 2007 KUHN KNIGHT 3130 silage mixer, Hay Max, power chute, scale, mint, $18,000. Call 306-697-3417, Grenfell, SK. 2010 SUPREME 900 mixer wagon, big f l o t at i o n t i r e s , L / R h a n d c o nveyo r, $47,000 OBO. 780-305-6931, Barrhead, AB JIFFY BALE SHREDDER, good condition, $6000. 780-305-3547, Neerlandia, AB. 5800 GAL. LIVESTOCK trough systems, FDA/Food grade approved polyethylene. 306-253-4343 or 1-800-383-2228. While supplies last. www.hold-onindustries.com

SINGLE? WINTER IS the perfect time to fall in love and hibernate with someone! Meet the Matchmaker! In-person interviews January 28th and 29th in Regina and PRO-CERT ORGANIC CERTIFICATION. Saskatoon. 19 years successful matchmakCanadian family owned. No Royalties! Ph. ing. Call to book your appointment: 306-382-1299 or visit www.pro-cert.org Camelot Introductions, 204-888-1529 www.camelotintroductions.com

QUALITY BACHELORS and Bachelorettes LAC DES ISLES- 5 acre treed lake lot, BUYING ORGANIC WHEAT- Nutrasun wanted. Ladies free. Don’t be lonely for $295,000. 2 acre lot, $125,000 near boat launch. Adjacent to Meadow Lake Prov. Foods is buying Organic Wheat for our Christmas! Call Cheryl at 1-877-247-4399. Park area. $10,000 down, remainder due flour mill in Regina, SK. Ph. 306-751-2040. Jan 1. 306-373-4808, loiselh@msn.com GOT GRAIN FOR SALE? All organic CEDAR LOG HOMES AND CABINS, sidwheats, feed barley, feed oats, brown flax ings, paneling, decking. Fir and Hemlock and spelt. Call Growers International today flooring, timbers, special orders. Rouck 306-652-4529, Saskatoon, SK. Bros., Lumby, BC. www.rouckbros.com TRADE AND EXPORT Canada now buying 1-800-960-3388. organic grains: wheat, flax, peas, oats and barley. Quick payment. 1-877-339-1959. BEST COOKING PULSES accepting samples WARMAN HOMES RTM homes ready to of organic and conventional green/yellow go! Mt. Blanchard, 1296 sq. ft. was peas for 2013/2014 crop year. Matt $191,285. Sale price $175,000. Call 306-586-7111, Rowatt, SK 1-866-933-9595, www.warmanhomes.ca WARMAN HOMES RTM homes ready to go! Mt. Vanier, 1680 sq. ft. was $222,083. Sale price $215,363. Call 1-866-933-9595 or go to www.warmanhomes.ca )PVYPNPUHS -VVK :JPLUJL *VYW WARMAN HOMES. LOTS for sale in Langham, SK. or Warman Legends or SouthIHZLK PU :HZRH[VVU PZ HJ[P]LS` lands. www.warmanhomes.ca to view or I\`PUN 6YNHUPJ -SH_ MVY [OL call 1-866-933-9595. JYVW `LHY WARMAN HOMES RTM homes ready to go! Mt. Robson, 1443 sq. ft. was $161,715. Sale price $155,943. Call 0M PU[LYLZ[LK WSLHZL ZLUK HU SI 1-866-933-9595, www.warmanhomes.ca ZHTWSL [V [OL MVSSV^PUN HKKYLZZ! PUPS FROM WORKING Australian Shep- PROPERTY FOR SALE: 504 Calgary Street, ([[U! :HUK` 1VSPJVL\Y herd parents. Call 780-632-1720, Vegre- in Broadview, SK. All offers will be considered. Ph Carol at Affinity CU 306-385-4532 )PVYPNPUHS -VVK :JPLUJL *VYW ville, AB. 4LS]PSSL :[YLL[ BE MOVED: 1963 bungalow with 2 car YOUR DOG FOLLOWS you down the road? TO garage, 1300 sq. ft., main floor :HZRH[VVU :HZRH[JOL^HU Simple device. Send $5 to: Ross Hingston, attached fully renovated, 2/3 hardwood floor. Sell: 1 9 Box 217, Landis, SK. S0K 2K0 ing with stove, fridge, furnace, water 7SLHZL Z[H[L [OL =HYPL[` 8\HU[P[` MVY :HSL GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPS, ready to go. treatment system, hot water heater and Phone Ed 306-272-3848, leave message if sewage pump, asking $80,000. Call 306-338-7114, Clair, SK. not in. Foam Lake, SK. -VY TVYL PUMVYTH[PVU TO BE MOVED: 1440 sq. ft. bungalow, WSLHZL JVU[HJ[ :HUK` H[! very well built, open floor plan, 10’ walls, oak kitchen, make exc. cabin or home. BORDER COLLIE PUPS out of good work- 306-281-8398, Saskatoon, SK. ing parents. Over 20 years breeding pup W\YJOHZPUN'IPVYPNPUHS JVT guaranteed. 204-365-0372, Strathclair, MB www.riverhillsranchltd.com MEDALLION HOMES 1-800-249-3969 BORDER COLLIE/HEALER pups, first shots, Immediate delivery: New 16’ and 20’ ready to go December 22, 2013, come modular homes; Also used 14’ and 16’ from good working parents, $75/ea. Call homes. Now available: Lake homes. 306-276-2319, White Fox, SK. Medallion Homes, 306-764-2121, Prince HEELER PUPPIES, first shots, ready Albert, SK. MOBILE SEED CLEANING. All we do is BLUE to go! Asking $300 each. 780-352-4388 or organic. Call 306-698-7723, Kipling, SK. 780-387-6356, Wetaskiwin, AB. WANTED: ORGANIC, HEATED or FEED QUALITY FLAX, feed peas, soy beans, COYOTE OR WOLF problems on your farm? Sarplaninac puppies. Strong guardlentils. 204-379-2451, St. Claude, MB. ing qualities, good work ethics, amazing SELLING ORGANIC SEED barley and or- livestock guardians, exc. personal protecganic feed barley. Also oats from transition tion dogs. Ph 204-638-8854, Dauphin, MB. fields. Delivery avail. Phone 780-632-1177 PB AUSTRALIAN SHEPARD PUPS from or 780-658-2415, Vegreville, AB. working parents, tails docked, ready to go, $300/ea. 780-853-2783, Vermilion, AB.

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WANTED CERTIFIED ORGANIC grass fed slaughter beef. Peter Lundgard, Nature’s COSTA RICA PACIFIC coast beach propWay Farm, 780-338-2934, Grimshaw, AB. erty, zoned commercial hotel, permits in place to rebuild w/liquor license. For sale/trade. Approx. value, $650,000. Email duckdodger@sasktel.net

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2009 HIGHLINE BALE Pro 8100 w/fine cut chopper, right hand discharge, HD 1000 RPM power shaft, excellent condition, $16,000; Also, complete calving camera package w/2 wireless cameras, cables and controller, used two seasons, $2750. 306-456-2596, 306-861-6849, Tribune, SK

1999 JD 135 mixer wagon, good shape, c/w scale. 780-741-2380, Derwent AB. CUSTOM BUILT panels, windbreaks, round bale feeders and easy roll wire rollers. Call 306-984-7861, Mistatim, SK. 250 JIFFY BUNK feeder with scale, 1000 PTO, good shape, $6500. 780-853-2275, Vermilion, AB. NH 355 MIXMILL, good condition, shedded, $1500. 306-228-3184, Unity, SK.

MOCCASINS/ MUKLUKS, many colours and styles. AJ Shoe Renue, Confederation Mall 306-683-0835, Saskatoon, SK.

NW SASK., SWM, 51, never married, no children, handsome, seeks 35-45 SWF, no children, attractive. Likes fishing, camping, farming lifestyle, for long term relationship. Box 2006, c/o The Western Producer, Saskatoon, SK, S7K 2C4. GWM RANCH HAND 54, non-smoker, seeks same in East Central, AB. Please reply to: Box 2004, c/o The Western Producer, Saskatoon, SK. S7K 2C4. MALE SEEKING FEMALE to travel and work together. I am 66 years old, non-drinker, non-smoker, Christian, semi-retired from farming living in West Central, SK. Please reply to: Box 5594, c/o The Western Producer, Saskatoon, SK. S7K 2C4. I AM A 78 yr. old cowboy/rancher, with seven great kids. I have been told that I work too hard and live too dangerously, but I am retired now and winter in Mexico. Hoping to meet a country lady with old fashioned values, who loves horses, dogs and cows. Box 2002, c/o The Western Producer, Saskatoon, SK. S7K 2C4

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Em a il: cb ra s s a rd @ cirre a lty.ca RANCH FOR SALE in Northern Alberta, 160 acres, great area to raise cattle, horses or sheep. 1600 sq. ft. house, 40x60 heated shop, misc. other outbuildings. 500,000 gal. dugout/water system, new 100’ deep well, drilled in 2008, feeds corral and house. 780-672-0337, High Level, AB.

LAKE HAVASU CITY, AZ. REAL ESTATE! Inexpensive warm winter homes. Dave ALBERTA LAND FOR SALE. Sold: 7 secChambers, 928-846-1443, Re/Max Pres- tions of good producing dryland all in one block near Taber. #2045- Picture Butte: tige Properties, findlakehavasuhomes.com Modern 180 cow dairy, approx. 320 acres TIMESHARE: GRAND SOLMAR Land’s End irrigated land, 2 farm yards w/buildings Resort & Spa, Cabos San Lucas, Baja Cali- and homes, 130 milking and dry cows, 120 fornia, Mexico. 1 master suite, $7500. Sell- dairy heifers, 144.5 kg TPQ. #2031ing due to health. rroller@hotmail.ca Brooks: Irrigated crop farm north of 306-463-6149 after 6 PM, Glidden, SK. Brooks, 2626 sq. ft. home and suite atLandscaped, 500+ trees, large ON THE GREENS COTTONWOOD, AZ. tached. divided into an insulated shop and a 4 Gated 55 plus manufactured home golf barn stall horse stable. 5 acres fenced and cross course community located in the heart of fenced. #2013Fort Macleod: Views of Verde Valley just 20 mins south of Sedona, the Rocky Mountains! 964 acres, irrigated 1 hr from Phoenix, Prescott and Flagstaff. hay and crop farm on the River west All homes come complete with garage, of Lethbridge. Hay storage,Belly shop, 2 homes, covered deck and landscaping. Land lease feedlot, feed mill, river front. #2008fees include $1 million clubhouse, large in- Coaldale: State of the Art 150 cow dairy, door lap pool, hot tub and complete gym. 275 acres irrigation, 135 cows, 126 kg Also includes water, sewer, trash pickup TPQ, 120 heifers, 2 Lely fully automated and reduced golf fees. For information call computer milkers, 3700 sq. ft. home, city 1-800-871-8187 or 928-634-7003. water. #2055- Prime Irrigation Land in MESA, ARIZONA: Good Life RV Park, 1992 the heart of Potato Country. 398.44 acres Fleetwood Park model, fully furnished, of land with 367.81 acres BRID Water laminate floors, 17x33’ covered painted Rights. 17,000 bu. steel grain bins, quonpatio, 12x8’ shed, exc. cond., ready to set, 1150 sq. ft. home. #2056- Picture Butte: 100 cow dairy operation, c/w supmove in, $9700 US funds. 306-642-4640. port buildings, 2 homes and 160 acres of BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS. Mobile home in pivot irrigated land. 110 cows milking and 55+ retirement park for sale. 1983 double dry; 94 head from calves to spring heifers; wide w/garage, 2 bedrooms, 2 bath, fully 1 0 0 k g T P Q. R e a l E s t a t e C e n t r e , furnished, large lot, Unit 195, $48,900 www.farmrealestate.com or phone plus $6200 park share. Call toll free 1-866-345-3414. 1-800-667-6881. Or check out website: A GREAT INVESTMENT Recreational www.palmresacamobilehomepark Quarter West of Red Deer. Log home, 2 year-round cabins, log shop, large pole barn and corrals, Clearwater River frontage, 2 creeks with fish. Surface leases, large gravel deposit; Large grain and ranch property west of Edmonton. Exclusive. Other ranches and pasture properties. I R A N C H R E C R E AT I O N , R A D I U M H o t specialize in agricultural properties. Don Springs, BC. Private Sale, Security $2.5 J a r r e t t , R e a l t y E xe c u t i ve s L e a d i n g , million. Visit: recreationestate.weebly.com 780-991-1180, Spruce Grove, AB. 309 ACRE FERTILE farm, updated 2900 sq. FOR RENT: FARMLAND, one block (16 ft. house, outbuildings, Skeena frontage, quarters, all together) in Bindloss, AB area. Steelhead fishing, $850,000. Hazelton, BC. Owner retiring. Call 403-528-5425. Call 250-842-5400, trakehnerhof.ca

CANWOOD- SHELLBROOK: Young farmer looking to rent land for 2014 crop year. Will pay competitive prices. Call Alex at 306-716-5220.

144 CULT. ACRES on two titles 5 west of Lumsden, overlooking Qu’Appelle Valley. 20 minutes from Regina, SK. 9000 bu. steel storage, $3100/acre. 306-536-5055.

FOR SALE BY Owner: Family owned and operated vineyard and winery, located in North Okanagan Shuswap area, BC, $2.6 million. Serious inquiries only. For more info e-mail: htk3849@hotmail.com

298 ACRES CULT. farmland 2.5 miles east of Tofield, AB. on 626. Good #2 soil, no bush, no stones, very flat, annual surface lease revenue $3200. MLS MH0026833 S o u t h l a n d R e a l t y, c a l l L e n R e m p e l 306-741-6358, Medicine Hat, AB.

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WELL ESTABLISHED 3456 sq. ft. Autobody Repair business located in the heart of potash country in East Central SK. Excellent Clientele, large area to draw from with unlimited potential. 72x146’ lot with adjacent 80x146’ lot, next to Yellowhead TIMESHARE VACATION for sale, Las Vegas Hwy at major intersection. 306-621-7722, 2 bedroom w/full kitchen. Selling due to 306-399-7723, Churchbridge, SK. health. 306-453-2958, Carlyle, SK.

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3800 + 14,000 ACRES: Cattle, bison and elk operations, fenced and cross fenced, Wabumun Lake, west of Edmonton, AB. 780-915-1735, roperrealtyltd@aol.com

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FORMALLY THE MOSSBANK Noodle Factory, 7500 sq. ft. commercial building with adjoining Atco trailer office. Three phase power, large water supply, boiler, large lot included, Mossbank, SK. 306-476-2501.

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AGRICULTURAL LAND FOR SALE, 2880 acres on Hwy. #23, beautiful mountain view, lots of water (3 artesian wells and large creek). Private sale, brokers welcome. Call Don 403-558-2345, Brant, AB. TO BE MOVED: 2005 SRI mobile home, suzannedepaoli@yahoo.com 20’x76’, 1520 sq.ft. Excellent condition, open concept, many extras including A/C. NW-7-22-26-W4, 30 minutes east of Deck and 5 appliances included, $89,000. Calgary, AB. 53 acres, located beside hard403-330-0949, 403-687-2755, Granum, AB top, near light industrial, in County of Wheatland, asking $480,000. Great terms. Wes 403-936-5572. Prime investment plot beside Agrium Industries. MARVIN HOMES, BUILDING RTM’S since 1976: 1320 sq.ft., 3 bdrm, $75,000 and a WATER problems? Canada’s Largest rural 1520 sq.ft, 3 bdrm., $90,000. Call Marvin water purification company. No more waHomes 204-326-1493 or 204-355-8484, ter softeners or bottles. The Water Clinic, 1-800-664-2561, www.thewaterclinic.com Steinbach, MB. www.marvinhomes.ca

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Watrous, SK WARMAN HOMES CUSTOM built commercial buildings, to your plan or ours. Call 1-866-933-9595 or www.warmanhomes.ca

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MODEL 8000 HIGHLINE bale shredder w/feed chopper. Phone 306-744-7744, Saltcoats, SK.

REGISTERED BORDER COLLIE pups black/white, ready for Christmas. Richard Smith 780-846-2643, Kitscoty, AB.

LOT WITH VIEWS of the ocean, good road, septic, impressive rock retainer wall, close to international airport. Ready for a home, San Agustinillo, Oaxaca, Mexico, $55,000 firm. 780-864-0042, Spirit River, AB. or E-mail: fleetham@abnorth.com

FARMLAND FOR SALE BY TENDER, RM#351 of Progress: NE-12-35-25-W3, (HQ), soil class F, assess. 60,200, taxes $715; SE-12-35-25-W3, soil class F, assess 61,000, taxes $723; NW-11-35-25-W3, soil class F, assess. 56,400, taxes $667; SW-11-35-25-W3, soil class G, assess. 60,100, taxes $712; SE-11-35-25-W3, soil class G, assess. 55,300, taxes $655. Conditions of offers: 1.) All offers to be submitted to Edge Realty Ltd. on or before 3:00 PM, Friday January 10, 2013, Box 1324, Kindersley, SK S0L 1S0 2.) Deposit cheque for 3% of the offered amount must accompany the offer. Cheques to be m a d e p ay a b l e t o E d g e R e a l t y L t d . (cheques will be returned to unsuccessful bidders) 3.) Offers acceptable on any or all parcels 4.) Highest or any offer not necessarily accepted 5.) Persons submitting offers must rely on their own research, inspection of the land, and improvements as to condition and number of acres 6.) Mineral rights not included 7.) No offers will be considered which are subject to financing. 8.) NE-12-35-25-W3, home quarter, includes 1300 sq. ft. bungalow built in 1973, single detached garage, slant wall shed w/cement floor and power, one 3300 bu. steel bin and two 1250 bu. bins all on steel floors. Offer can be made with or without yardsite 9.) NW-11-35-25-W3 has one 3300 bu. hopper bin and two 3300 bu. hopper bins on steel floors 10.) Please forward all bids and enquiries to: Brad Edgerton, Edge Realty Ltd., Box 1324, Kindersley, SK. S0L 1S0.

BORDER COLLIE PUPS, good bloodline. Born August 30. Black/white, 3 males. 780-857-2131, Czar, AB.

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STEEL VIEW MFG: 30’ portable wind breaks, HD self-standing panels, silage/ hay bunks, feeder panels. Quality portable p a n e l s at a f fo r d a b l e p r i c e s . S h a n e 306-493-2300, Delisle, SK.

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LOOKING FOR Commercial or Investment Property. Specializing in Buyer Agency Services. Key Dyck, Broker, Mountain View Realty, Dauphin, MB., 204-638-0057.

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RM BENSON #35- 467 acres in the Macoun district just NE of Estevan. Surface rights leases income $2850/yr. Asking $645,000. Ph Keith Bartlett 306-535-5707, Sutton Group Results Realty, Regina, SK. FOR SALE BY TENDER RM of 321. SW-29-33-25-W3, oil well revenue. N W- 3 1 - 3 3 - 2 5 - W 3 , 3 2 0 â&#x20AC;&#x2122; w at e r we l l . S W- 3 2 - 3 3 - 2 5 - W 3 , o i l we l l r e ve nu e . SW-36-33-26-W3 with yardsite. Highest of any offer not necessarily accepted. Tenders close January 15, 2014. Mail to: Land Tenders, Box 215, Maple Creek, SK. S0N 1N0. More info. call 306-661-8682, or email to: bgzinger@hotmail.com QUARTER SW-34-35-32-W1. 16 miles NE of Norquay, SK. 115 cult., 45 forest/creek, assess. $59,900. 306-781-4988, 306-537-3772 cell, Pilot Butte, SK.

RM LEASK #464: 4499 acres all but one quarter in a block. Has approx. 3164 acres tame hay cultivated pasture mix. Mainly fenced with 3 and 4 wire fencing and treated post. 36x51 straight wall shop, with attached 20x36 ranch hand living quarters, heated with nat. gas in-floor heat. Power, sewer system and good well. With talk of community pasture closing and higher beef prices, this may be the p r o p e r t y fo r yo u . Wat e r i s l o c at e d throughout the pasture and mainly stone free. Good bluffs of bush for shelter. MLS ÂŽ468365. For viewing call Lloyd Ledinski, Re/Max of the Battlefords, and take control of your own pasture needs. North Battleford, SK 306-446-8800, 306-441-0512. RURAL water, farms, acreages. Multi-pure membrane system; 2000 gal./day. No more bottled water.The Water Clinic, www.thewaterclinic.com 1-800-664-2561. ARLENE BOISJOLI would like to wish her clients and their families a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Please give Arlene a call if you are interested in current land prices and current marketing options to sell or buy land. Royal LePage Wheat Country Realty, Kindersley, SK., phone 306-463-4910, royal3@sasktel.net LOOKING FOR A cash rent bid for parcel of grainland: Hillsdale RM in SK., SW and NW-16-45-23-W3rd. Assess. amt. 159,600. 780-871-1821, Lloydminster, AB. RM OF FILLMORE #96. 640 acres: SW-9-10-12-W2nd, NE-9-10-12-W2nd, NE-16-10-12-W2nd, SW-23-10-12-W2nd. All four quarters sell together. Call evenings 306-722-3525 or text 306-891-8757, Weyburn, SK. FARM/RANCH/RECREATION, buying or selling. Call Tom Neufeld 306-260-7838, Coldwell Banker ResCom Realty. RM 126: Approx 640 acres pasture, full set of buildings. John or Joel Cave. Edge Realty Ltd. 306-773-7379, www.farmsask.com

FOR SALE BY TENDER: Legal Description: SE-29-06-29-W2; SE-28-06-29-W2; SW-28-06-29-W2 and SW29-06-29-W2; SW-32-06-29-W2; Written tenders for the purchase of the above noted land will be accepted up until 4 PM on Tuesday the 31st day of December 2013, subject to the following conditions: 1) Highest or any bid not necessarily accepted, and the right is reserved to reject any or all bids; 2) Bids are to be for all land together as one block and not individually; 3) A certified cheque for five percent (5%) payable to Joanna Croissant, of the amount of the bid must be submitted with the written tender for the bid to be considered; 4) Unsuccessful bidders will have their certified cheques returned uncashed; 5) Balance of purchase price payable by February 1st, 2014. 6) The successful bidder will be responsible for GST reporting. 7) Seller is responsible for property taxes to December 31st, 2013. Buildings included and sold â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;as isâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;where isâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; (grain bins). Joanna Croissant PO Box 1905, Moose Jaw, SK. S6H 7N6. Email: joanna61094@hotmail.com or call: 306-630-8841. FOR SALE OR Rent by Tender: RM of Monet: N-1/2-17-25-17, SW-16-25-17; RM of Snipe Lake: E-1/2-11-25-18; RM of Lacadena: NW-35-24-18. Total assessment 616,600. 850 cultivated acres. Yardsite with quonset and power located on NE-17-25-17. Highest or any bid not necessarily accepted. Closing date: Jan. 17, 2014. Send tenders to: Rosetown Accounting Services, Box 1718, Rosetown, SK. S0L 2V0. 306-652-1828, 306-882-2227, Elrose, SK. email: sjagow@bourgault.com or ras2003@sasktel.net RM OF SPIRITWOOD: 8 deeded quarters, 1 leased quarter available all in close proximity to each other. Fully fenced, water on every quarter, old yard site, all cultivated acres except 90 acres are seeded into a brome/alfalfa/crested wheat mixture. $720,000. Call Shawna Schira-Kroeker, RE/MAX of the Battlefords, 306-441-1625 or 306-446-8800. MLSÂŽ482897.

LAND FOR SALE BY TENDER. 8 quarters RM SPIRITWOOD #496 and RM Meetin RM of Happyland. All workable farmland ing Lake #466. This amazing 2988 acre NE of Mendham, SK: NW-13-21-27-W3rd, ranch does have approx. 802 acres of cult. SW-13-21-27-W3rd, NE-14-21-27-W3rd, tame pasture. The balance is natural and SE-14-21-27-W3rd, SW-24-21-27-W3rd, bush pasture, mainly fenced with 4 wires, NW-23-21-27-W3rd, NE-23-21-27-W3rd, 2 sets of corrals, power, well, older house. SE-23-21-27-W3rd. Highest or any bid not There is a good supply of pasture water. necessarily accepted. Mail bids before The RM road runs through the centre of January 15, 2014 to: Box 310, Fox Valley, the property with pasture on each side and SK. S0N 0V0 or phone 306-666-3042. very easy to move cattle. Also an amazing game hunting area. For info on this RM OF SPIRITWOOD: Rare find!! 13 deed- big Listing 188, call Lloyd Ledinski. I am ed quarters, and option to lease 2 more. EXCL in need land in most of my trading Family home is situated on the shores of a r e a s . ofR egrain / M a x o f t h e B a t t l e fo r d s , Larson Lake. All fenced, and cross fenced, 306-446-8800 or 306-441-0512, North 3 hay fields. Land borders section of wild- Battleford, SK. life land, package hosts approx. equal amounts of tame, and native grass. $1,400,000. Call Shawna Schira-Kroeker, RE/MAX of the Battlefords, 306-441-1625 or 306-446-8800. MLSÂŽ480983. 3 QUARTERS GRAINLAND FOR RENT in â&#x20AC;&#x153;PIVOT IRRIGATIONâ&#x20AC;?: APPROX. 218 acres RM of Colonsay #342. Call Robin Liu, of grain land. Phone 306-773-7379, John 306-690-6786, or robingliu@hotmail.com or Joel Cave, Edge Realty Ltd., Swift Cur- Colonsay, SK. View at: www.JustinYin.com rent, SK. www.farmsask.com CHEMICAL/ SEED COMPLAINTS RM THREE LAKES #400: 295 cult. acres. FARM also specialize in: Crop insurance apNW-35-40-24-W2 assess (72,900) and NW We Chemical drift; Residual herbicide; 23-40-24-W2, assessment (68,700). Well peals; operator issues; Equipment malmaintained farmland. Asking $320,000. Custom function. Qualified Agrologist on staff. Call Call Kelly at 306-220-2750, Saskatoon, SK. Back-Track Investigations for assistance or email kjfarms@baudoux.ca regarding compensation, 1-866-882-4779. FARMLAND FOR SALE: RM of Lajord. NE-27-13-18-2 ext 0, NW-27-13-18-2 ext 0. January, 2014 possession. Canola stubble, no storage, well farmed. $700,000 OBO. Contact 306-536-6611, Regina, SK. w /Aggrega te Potentia l RM OF SPIRITWOOD: 3 deeded quarters, 2 In Sa ska tchew a n lease quarters plus an additional 155 acres of lease land available. 269 cultivated Ca ll PO TZU S LTD. acres seeded into an Alfalfa/brome/timothy mixture, except 50 acres. Package borPhone: 306-782-74 23 ders the provincial forest, also opportunity Fa x: 306-786-6909 for some logging off the deeded land. $275,000. Call Shawna Schira-Kroeker, Em a il: info@ potzu s.com RE/MAX of the Battlefords, 306-441-1625 or 306-446-8800. MLSÂŽ465675. 184: Approx. 160 acres farm land. RM #442 FOR Sale: SE-3-46-26-W3 farm- RM 306-773-7379. John or Joel Cave, land, canola last crop, 145 acres cultivat- Phone Edge Realty Ltd., www.farmsask.com ESTABLISHED YOUNG FARMER LOOKING ed. 306-821-7541, Neilburg, SK. for grainland to purchase or rent in RM 345, 346, 315 in Vanscoy/Delisle, area. Box 5593, c/o The Western Producer, Saskatoon, SK S7K 2C4 RM WHISKA CREEK 106: 1600 acres T high assessed farmland for sale by tender, near Ponteix, SK. 1427 acres cultivated. *'+4 ':2'46 -019.'&)' 1( (#4/.#0& #0& /#4-'6 %10&+6+105 For details and copy of listing info., call Vic #..19 6*'/ 61 ':64#%6 /#:+/7/ 8#.7' (14 5'..'45 #0& 5174%' Godenir 306-741-0481 or Len Rempel +&'#. 2412'46+'5 (14 $7;'45T 306-741-6358. Royal LePage Southland Realty Swift Current, SK., 306-773-2826, *'6*'4 +6 +5 # 564#+)*6 (149#4& 5/#.. 64#05#%6+10 14 # .#4)'X www.royallepageswiftcurrent.ca %1/2.+%#6'& 10'X 6*'; 64'#6 '8'4;10' 9+6* 6*' *+)*'56 .'8'. 1( THE FOLLOWING LAND will be offered for 241('55+10#.+5/T sale by tender, under the direction of the 10)4#67.#6+105 )'06.'/'0 10 #016*'4 8'4; 57%%'55(7. ;'#4^ selling officer, Curtis J. Onishenko, Barris ' 5+0%'4'.; #224'%+#6' ;174 .1;#.6;X ':2'46+5'X #0& 5'48+%'5 ter and Solicitor, McKercher Law Office. #5 /7%* #5 ;174 %.+'065 &1T Thank you and Merry Christmas! Bids close December 20th, 12:00 Noon. SE-31-39-5-W3 and NE-31-39-5-W3 Please contact: valmart2@shaw.ca for full list of details. Pictures available on request

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MACK AUCTION COMPANY presents a land auction for the Estate of Mea Petterson Thursday evening, 7:00PM, Jan. 23rd, Taylorton Room, Days Inn, Estevan, SK. 2 parcels of hard to find grass and hay land in Southeast, Sask. One parcel over looking scenic Boundary Dam Lake. This property would be great for recreation, residential or agriculture. RM of Estevan #5 SE-09-01-08-W2 and NW-05-01-08-W2. Visit: www.mackauctioncompany.com for full listing, details and video or call 306-634-9512. PL #311962. WANTED: GRAIN LAND TO RENT, 25 mile radius of Rouleau, SK. Call 306-776-2600 or kraussacres@sasktel.net

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6 QTRS W EST OF LUSELAND s u rfa ce lea s es . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,6 54,000 LUSELAND AREA 57 Qu a rters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19 ,570,500 LUSELAND AREA 25 Qu a rters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6 ,8 8 5,000 LUSELAND AREA 6 Qu a rters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,3 9 5,500 RM GRASS LAKE 4 q trs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,48 0,000 RM GRASS LAKE 2 q trs . . . . . . . . $6 00,000

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FARMLAND FOR SALE by tender: RM of King George No. 256, SE-31-26-10-W3. Highest or any offer not necessarily accepted. Written tenders will be received until Jan. 15th, 2014. Send to: Daryl and Brenda Ogilvie, Box 23 Ardath, SK, S0L 0B0

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THIS 160 ACRE parcel in the RM of Dufferin is just a short distance from K+S Potash Mine. It has a two storey five bdrm home, outbuilding, grain bins, large double attached garage, hot water heat, gas, well water, some updates. Close to Moose Jaw and Regina. Call Brenda, Realty Executives MJ 306-630-5700, Moose Jaw, SK

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FARMLAND FOR SALE E1/2-13-37-14-W2. Ph: 306-322-2291 or cell: 306-322-7799, Rose Valley, SK. FOR RENT BY tender in RM Wheatl a n d s # 1 6 3 : Package 1) Section 7-17-1-W3 and NE-12-17-2-W3, approx. 770 cultivated acres, includes 27,000 bu storage. Package 2) SE-32-16-1-W3, SW-33-16-1-W3 and W1/2-28-16-1-W3, approx. 610 cultivated acres, includes 17,000 bu storage. All tenders mailed to: Kevin Pavier, 1251 Albert St., Moose Jaw, SK. S6H 2Y5. No later than Jan. 15, 2014. Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Inquiries call 306-631-1429.

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WANTED: LAND TO rent and/or buy in the MINERAL RIGHTS. We will purchase and surrounding areas of Moose Jaw, Marquis, o r l e a s e y o u r m i n e r a l r i g h t s . Chamberlain and Craik. Ph 306-631-8454 1-877-269-9990. cndfree@telusplanet.net

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GRAINLAND FOR RENT in RM of Cana #214. 141 cultivated acres on 161 acres. Contact Robin Liu, 306-690-6786, Melville, SK. or robingliu@hotmail.com For details visit: www.JustinYin.com TIM HAMMOND REALTY Johnston Farm located by Grenfell, RM #155. 1829 acres cultivated and 635 acres hay as per SAMA. Great livestock operation, corral system, 34x60 barn, excellent water supply. Yard includes 1356 sq. ft. home (1945), 4 beds, 2 baths, asking $3,495,000. MLS#478193. Call G u y S h e p h e rd , 306-434-8857, http://Johnston.FarmsofCanada.com 3 QUARTERS OF HAYLAND/PASTURE FOR RENT in RM of Weyburn #67. Call Robin Liu, 306-690-6786, Weyburn, SK. or robingliu@hotmail.com For details, visit: www.JustinYin.com RM OF PRAIRIEROSE, 150 cultivated acres, NW-31-33-18-W2. 306-287-3785, Watson, SK.

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* Home quarter will not include approx 10 acre yard site to be subdivided; 72,000 bushel bin yard (mostly hoppers) included along with 1997 GSI 112 Propane grain dryer. Purchase or rent tenders invited on any or all of the above land parcels; tenders close at 5:00 P.M. January 21, 2014; sales to close April 1, 2014; purchase tenders to include certified cheque for 5% of offer; offers subject to financing will not be considered. Successful tenders to complete definitive purchase/sale agreement and/or rental agreement. Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Rent tenders to specify $/acre cash rent or % crop share; rental agreement to be finalized with chosen tender(s); 3, 5 or 10 year rental contracts considered. All acreages approximate, bidders must rely on their own research and inspection. For more information contact Ryan Anderson at (306) 752-4205 or (306) 921-8413. Tenders to be submitted to: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Land Tenderâ&#x20AC;? Eisner Mahon Forsyth Attn. Mike Mahon Box 2680, Melfort, Sask. S0E 1A0.

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450 HP Mercedes, 10 sp Eaton Autoshift, 12/40, 22.5 alloy wheels, new 20” Cancade grain box, remote gate and hoist, 1,045,311 KM.

65,000

2005 IH 9900I

37,000

2006 WESTERN STAR 4900

465 HP D12, 18 sp Autoshift, 14.6 front 46 rear, 430 gears, 240” WB, 927,814 KM.

2009 KENWORTH T800

45,000

2006 VOLVO 630

550 HP Cummins ISX, 18 sp, 12 front super 40 rear, 3-way diff. locks, 410 gears, 22.5” alloy wheels, 244” WB, 63” midrise bunk, 739,252 KM.

22,000

475 HP Cummins ISX, 18 sp, 12/40, 22.5” alloy wheels, 244” WB, 3:70 gears, 72” midrise bunk, 1,370,760 KM.

79,000

2007 IH 9900I

475 HP Cat C15, 13 sp, 14.6 front super 40 rear, 370 gears, 22.5” alloy wheels, 260” WB, air trac suspension, engine warranty till July 2015, 1,647,845 KM.

2010 PETERBILT 388

39,000

450 HP Cummins ISX, 13 sp, 12 front 40 rear, 3-way diff. locks, 355 gears, 22.5” alloy wheels, 244” WB, 63” mid-rise bunk, 1,005,456 KM.

2003 PETERBILT 379L

450 HP Cummins ISX, 13 sp, 12/40, 22.5” alloy wheels, 206” WB, 3-way diff. locks, 3:90 gears, wet kit, 168,566 KM.

2005 IH 9400I

2008 PETERBILT 388

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2012 PETERBILT 386

Box 299 MacGregor, MB R0H 0R0

65,000

2005 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA

550 HP Cummins ISX, 18 sp, 12 front super 40 rear, 3-way diff. locks, 410 gears, 22.5” alloy wheels, 244” WB, 63” midrise bunk, 806,334 KM. New engine in 2012 with warranty till March 2014.

450 HP Mercedes, 13 sp, 12/40, 22.5” alloy wheels, 3:90 gears, 244” WB, 1,184,389 KM.

72,000

18,000

GREENLIGHT TRUCK & AUTO 2013 GMC SIERRA 2500 SLT

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‘13 BOURGAULT Capstan Njet NH3 MRB, 66’ 3320 & 3” Openers, Dual Castors, ‘12 6550 TBH Variable Rate,

OUR INNOVATION

Deluxe Auger, Bag Lift, Dual Fans, 650 Duals.

‘12 NH T9.450 .........$235,000

387,800

‘11 CIH 600 Quad ....$349,900

$ ELIMINATE OVERLAPS t SAVE ON INPUT COSTS t GET BETTER YIELDS

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‘13 BOURGAULT Capstan Njet NH3 MRB,3” 66’ 3320 & Openers, Dual Castors, ‘12 6550 TBH Variable Rate,Deluxe Auger, Bag Lift,Dual Fans, 650 Duals.

‘10 SEED HAWK 7212 Dual Castors, 30.5L32 & 600 SCT Rear, Seed Hawk 600 Tow Between, Sectional Control, Dbl Sht Dry, Dual Fan, Bag Lift, Duals.

320,500

285,000

Capstan Njet NH3,

294,200

‘01 SEED HAWK 60’ Variable Rate, Raven NH3 6010 & BOURGAULT Kit. 5350 TBH

Rate, Deluxe Auger, Bag Lift, Dual Fans, 650 Duals.

199,900

188,400

97,700

‘07 CIH 430 Quad ....$225,000 ’85 Steiger KR1225 ...$31,500

COMBINES

‘10 BOURGAULT 65’ Dickey John NH3 MRB, 3310 & ‘12 6550 TBH 3” Openers, Dual Castors, Variable Rate, Deluxe Auger, Bag Lift, Dual Fans, 650 Duals.

‘06 SEED HAWK 6010 2 OnBoard NH3 Tanks, & ‘10 6550 TBH Dual Castors, Variable

4350 Variable Rate, 10” Auger, Dual Fans.

Variable Rate, Deluxe Auger, Bag Lift, Dual Fans, 650 Duals.

‘10 BOURGAULT 65’ Front Dual Castors, 3” 3310 & FC 4350 TBT Openers, Flexi-Coil

‘11 BOURGAULT 65’ Capstan Njet NH3 MRB, 3310 & ‘12 6550 TBH 3” Openers, Dual Castors,

143,800

‘09 NH 9060 ............$235,000 ‘05 CIH STX450 .......$167,400

‘06 SEED HAWK 53’ Dual Fan, Auger, Double 5310 & 397 ONBOARD Shoot. TANK

‘12 SEED HAWK 65’ 30.5 Duals on Cart, 6510 & 600 TBT Double Shoot.

TRACTORS

’12 JD S680, JD Pickup Loaded....................$346,800 ‘11 CIH 9120, Swathmaster PU ...........................$280,600 ‘12 NH CR7090, Only 233 Sep.Hrs ...................$220,500 ’11 CIH 8120, Swathmaster PU ...........................$260,300 ’11 CIH 7088’s, Swathmaster PU ..................From $198,000 CIH 8010’s, c/w Swathmaster PU ...................From $99,300 ‘10 CIH 9120, SwathMaster Pickup ....................$261,700 ’99 MF 8780, Swathmaster PU .............................$64,500

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GET THE SAVINGS BEFORE THEY’RE GONE.

NOW’S THE

SMART TIME TO SAVE BIG.

We’re making room for the new 2014 models with special offers on a wide range of current-year New Holland tractors and equipment. So if you’ve waited all year to buy, now’s the SMART time to get the equipment you need and save. Don’t wait, the Year-End Clearance Event ends December 31, 2013. STOP IN TODAY!

*For commercial use only. Customer participation subject to credit qualification and approval by CNH Capital America LLC or CNH Capital Canada Ltd. See your participating New Holland dealer for details and eligibility requirements. Down payment may be required. Offer good through November 30, 2013. Not all customers or applicants may qualify for this rate or term. CNH Capital America LLC or CNH Capital Canada Ltd. Standard terms and conditions will apply. This transaction will be unconditionally interest free. Canada Example - 0.00% per annum for a total contract term of 36 months: Based on a retail contract date of October 15, 2013, with a suggested retail price on a new T7.170 tractor of C$131,116.70 customer provides down payment of C$26,212.70 and finances the balance of C$104,904.00 at 0.00% per annum for 36 months. There will be 35 equal monthly installment payments of C$2,914.00 each, the fi rst due on November 15, 2013 and one final installment of C$2,914.00 due on October 15, 2016. The total amount payable will be C$131,116.70, which includes finance charges of C$0.00. Taxes, freight, setup, delivery, additional options or attachments not included in suggested retail price. Offer subject to change or cancellations without notice. © 2013 CNH America LLC. All rights reserved. New Holland and CNH Capital are registered trademarks of CNH America LLC.

S/A Payment

7,718 + GST

S/A Payment

7,662 + GST

S/A Payment

17,479 + GST

S/A Payment

3,783 + GST

S/A Payment

4,665 + GST

2012 NEW HOLLAND T7.170

2013 NEW HOLLAND LM5020

2013 NEW HOLLAND T9.505

2013 NEW HOLLAND L220

2013 HONEY BEE SP36

AutoCommand CVT, suspended front axle, 125 HP, 30 mph road speed, 20.8R38 tires, electronic joystick loader ready, PTO engage on rear fender, suspended cab

85 HP, 71” total width, 3750 lb lift cap. to full height, 5500 lb max cap., 1750 lift cap. at full reach, 19’ max lift height, aux hyd. on boom, air cond., bucket and pallet forks incl in price

Powershift, 800’s, diff lock, 57 gpm pump, HID lights, full Omnistar Intellisteer, demo use 187 hrs

12 spd mech controls, enclosed cab and heater, suspension seat, high flow package, 78” low profile bucket w/bolt on cutting edge

16’ cross auger, hyd header tilt, F/A, CR or CaseIH adapter, transport, UII reel

347,500

75,000

2012 NEW HOLLAND T9.560

2006 JOHN DEERE 7520

440 HRS, 500 16 SPEED PS TRANSMISSION, 6 HYDRAULIC OUTLETS, LUXURY CAB, ELECTRIC MIRRORS, COLD WEATHER START

5801 HRS, 150 3 POINT HITCH, POWER SHIFT TRANSMISSION, 3 HYDRAULIC OUTLETS, AIR SEAT

25,500

17,600

1979 FORD FW60

2005 FLEXI-COIL SF115

5405 HRS, 335 NEW STARTER, 5405 HRS, HEAT, AIR, 4 REM, 20 SPD, DUALS

120’ WHEEL BOOM, SINGLE NOZZLE BODIES, END BOOM NOZZLES, AUTOFOLD, RINSE TANK, 1250 GAL

6,000

36,000

TRACTORS

SEEDING & TILLAGE

2012 NEW HOLLAND T9.670

2008 BOURGAULT 6450

450 HRS, 670 DIFF LOCK, 6 HYD OUTLETS, HIGH CAP DRAW BAR, LUX CAB, MEGA FLOW HYD, MONITOR $ DISPLAY..........................................

3 TANK METERING, STD AUGER WITH LISFELD HOPPER, NH3 LINE, CTM, SINGLE $ FAN, 900 SINGLES ................................

2011 NEW HOLLAND T9050

TRAILING, SINGLE FAN, CTM $ & CRA, RICE TIRES, R.T.H ......................

345,000

1215 HRS, 485 POWERSHIFT / 800 FIRESTONE TIRES, INTELLIVIEW PLUS II WITH OMNISTAR $ UNLOCKED, HID LIGHTING...............

238,000

2011 NEW HOLLAND T9050

FLEXI-COIL 5000

238,000

6000 HRS, 135 3 HYD, POWER GUARD, 3 PT HITCH, DUAL PTO, CAST REAR WHEELS, C/W 741 JD $ LOADER, BUCKET & GRAPPLE ...............

69,000

1996 NEW HOLLAND 9882

5900 HRS, 425 TIRES 710/70R38 INNER & DUALS, PERFORMANCE MONITOR, $ 12 SPD TRANS ................................

103,000

2 TANK, 300 BU, 23.1X26 REAR RICE LUG, 16.5X16.1 LUG FRONT, 6 RUN, IN CAB RATE ADJUST, $33,000 CASH

13,300

54,000

W/HYD TINE ADJUSTMENT, $ 16.5X16.1 CART TIRES..........................

1999 BRANDT QF2000

195,000 10,000

96,900

1995 BOURGAULT 3195

2003 MORRIS MAXIM II

2012 MORRIS 8370

TRAILING, MECH DRIVE, SINGLE FAN, REAR TOW HITCH

49’, 10 SPACING, LIQUID KIT, 4 STEEL PACKERS, SINGLE SHOOT, C/W 7300 MORRIS TANK

VR TBH TANK, TOPCON EAGLE MONITOR, 3RD TANK, SINGLE 17 FAN, TOW BEHIND, FIELD HITCH

24,500 19,500

1995 FLEXI-COIL 5000

39,000

C/W FL SC380 TANK, MIDROW, SINGLE SHOOT, 3 RUB PACK, NH3, $ VARIABLE RATE .....................................

56,000

MISCELLANEOUS

1500 GAL, 90’ BOOM, WINDSCREENS, SINGLE NOZZLE BODIES, WIND CONES, $ FOAM MARKER .....................................

55,000

57’, 12 SPACING WITH MID ROW SHANKS, 4 OPENERS/PACKERS, DICKIE JOHN NH3, $ LEAD 3450 TANK ..................................

SPRAYERS 1200 GAL POLY, 100’ TRUSS BOOM, 1 INLINE FILTERS, FENCE ROW NOZZLES, $ FOAM MARKER ...............................

2001 JOHN DEERE 1900

32’ AIR KIT W/ 2130 $ TANK S/N 5030 .....................................

2007 JOHN DEERE 7420

2010 MILLER CONDOR G75

FLEXI-COIL S82

BOURGAULT 8800 2001 FLEXI-COIL S85

5,900

2005 JOHN DEERE TRAIL BUCK 650

2008 HLA 3000 96 HYD ANGLING SNOW BLADE, $ WITH FLIP UP END PLATES..........................

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3,500

CALL!

2005 SUZUKI KINGQUAD 700

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25,000

1998 BOURGAULT 5710

1996 BOURGAULT 5710

DOUBLE SHOOT AIR KIT, REAR TOW HITCH, 9.8 SPACING, TANK HAS DUAL FAN, 591 MONITOR, $95,000 IS CASH

54’, SERIES 20 MRBS, RAVEN NH3 KIT, 3/4 CHROME TIPS, 3 RUBBER PACKERS

125,500

198,000

2010 BOURGAULT 3310 PHD

2012 BOURGAULT 3320QDA

55’, 12 SPACING, DBL WALK CAST, DUAL REAR TIRES, LIQUID KIT, SINGLE SHOOT AIR KIT

SINGLE SHOOT, REAR DUALS, LIQUID KNIFE, LIQUID VR KIT, EDGE ON FRONT KNIFE HOLDER

38,500

1999 BOURGAULT 5710 54’, 9.8 SPACING, 3 CARBIDE TIPS, MRBS, UPDATED WIDE PIVOT, $38,500 IS CASH, 330 TRIPS

50,000

355,000

2011 BOURGAULT 3310 PHD DOUBLE SHOOT, MRB IIS, REAR DUALS, DOUBLE WALKING CASTERS, REAR DROP HITCH

56,000

1998 MORRIS MAXIM

2004 MORRIS MAXIM II

60’ DRILL, CARBIDE TIPS, REAR TOW HITCH, SS AIR KIT, COMES WITH MORRIS 6300 TBH CART, $50,000 CASH

60’, 10 SPACING, ATOM JET OPENERS 4, PACKERS, LIQUID KIT, DRILL ONLY

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4,950

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95,000

94,000

2005 BOURGAULT 6350

1215 HRS, 485 PWR SHIFT, INTELLIVIEW II PLUS, HID LIGHTS, FULL INTELLISTEER, $ OMNISTAR UNLOCKED ....................

Brent................. 306-232-7810 Aaron ................ 306-960-7429

Sprayer Dept., Kinistino David J. ............ 306-864-7603

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• 9’ for 200’, 250’ & 300’ long bags • Capacity: 11,400 bu/hr

wrap and plastic while splitting the bale • Split the bale directly into feed wagons, vertical screw mixers or into round feeders • Bale Slice cuts silage, hay & straw bales with ease

• 10’ for 250’, 300’ & 400’ long bags • Capacity: 23,600 bu/hr

NEW Deflector plate and rubber side guards to prevent grain flowby NEW Passive breaking anchor creates increased compaction and less demand on the brakes Option: Truck Unloading System

The NEW EA-910 Unloader

Capacity: 12,000 bu/hr Min. HP Req.: 60 Conversion: From transport to working position in minutes Bag Size: For 9’ & 10’ Weight: 4180 lbs.

3-Pt. Snow Blowers

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9 x 250 9 x 300 12 x 500

Premium Grain Bags

Manually adjustable deflector spout 540 RPM Shear bolt PTO Includes skid shoes 50” to 76”: Cat I, 3-Pt. hitch Hydraulic chute rotator optional • 86” to 100”: Cat. II, 3-Pt. hitch Hydraulic chute rotator standard • • • • •

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AG DEALS ‘09 35’ IH 2142/MD D50 HEADER

‘12 35’ IH 2142/MD D50 HEADER

‘08 40’ MD FD70 FLEX DRAPER HEADER

W/ transport, new knife, header in good condition..........................

New knife, hyd. tilt, pea auger, factory transport, w/ warranty! .....................

New sickle sections, new adapter canvas, overall 8.5/10, sold w/ warranty..............

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42,800

47,800

‘10 CASE PRECISION DISK DRILL $

56,800

3-tank 430 bushel, 10” auger, variable speed dual fan, 8-run dbl shoot, tow between Drill: 40’ no till disk drill, 7.5” spacing, rubber packer, liquid kit & 800 gallon tank. Field ready ..........

138,800

‘93 FORD 9880 4WD

‘09 NH T7040

‘09 NH TV6070

‘13 16’ MD SWATHMASTER PICKUP HEADERS

Clean cab, drives well through all gears, 400 hp, synchro trans, add duals w / 8 new tires for $11,100 .............

180hp, FWA w/ 3PTH, PTO & F.E.L w/ grapple. 2600 hrs, excellent condition w/ warranty! Received Blue Ribbon inspection from NH ...........................

105hp, new tires, loader w/ new bucket, 3812 hrs, runs & operates well ...................

New, set up for CNH & JD combines, sold w/ MacDon factory warranty! .............

48,800

104,800

59,800

26,800

‘04 1100 SCHULTE SNOW BLOWER

‘01 TR99 COMBINE New NW concaves & rotor parts, new H frame, new chopper blades on 4150 Redekop, new beater, new rear tires, $50,000 workorder, 1757/2711 hrs., sold w/ warranty! Comes w/ 971 + Rakeup ..............

69,800

9’ dbl auger, hydraulic chute, manual flipper assembly, shows well, not much use! Small $ 1000 PTO .............

‘01 TR99 COMBINE

‘97 JD 1900 AIR TANK

New rear tires, new chopper blades on 4150 Redekop, hopper cover, lateral tilt, Yield & Moisture, sold w/ 971 + Rake up ...........

350 bushels, good condition, new auger, redone metering system & agitators w/ warranty .....................

39,800

8,950

24,800

‘10 PROTECH SNOW PUSH SWITCHBLADE 10S box $ scraper .................

4,500

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ZT ELITE 60” 27hp Kohler ............................... $5,500

WILSON STOCK TRAILER 2014 24’ Ranchhand 6’8” Height, sliding rear door .......................................$21,995 2014 24’ Ranchhand 6’8” Roll up door .........$21,995 2013 24’ Foreman 8’ Height (Used)..... SALE $23,000 2014 30’ Ranchhand 6’8” Height .................$29,995

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2013 Wilson 24’ Foreman GN 8’Tall..... SALE $23,000 2009 John Deere 3038E c/w loader, 320 hrs.$17,750 John Deere LX5 Rough Cut ............................ $1,250 John Deere 48”SnowBlower .......................... $3,750 4‘ X18’ Aluminum utility Trailer .........................$650 4’x8’ tilt deck .....................................................$900

RS8R 800cc UTV, 4x4. White & black............$10,999 R700XI 700cc UTV, 4x4, EPS.........................$10,499 R500XI 500cc UTV 4x4, Black......................... $8,499 RX800 Touring 800cc, ATV 4x4, EPS ............... $9,599 RX700 700cc ATV, 4x4 EPS, ORDER YOURS NOW .................................... $7,599

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CU T K N IFE :156.21 ac.-118 cult.ac.,assessed at94,700 CU T K N IFE :160.21 ac.-132 cult.ac.,assess.80,900/qtr. CU T K N IFE :321.08 ac.-290 cult.ac.,avg.assess.90,450/qtr. L ACA D E NA : 11,152 ac. -5,051 deeded ac. + 6,101 leased ac. 3,000 cult. ac. balance pasture. Som e bush/slough, 4 strand barbed wire fencing,m any dugouts,14 water troughs,2 m iles water pipeline,12 watering bowls. Steel grain storage,shops,barn,quonset,corral system (16 pens),roping arena,riding arena,pum phouse,fuel shed,shelter,feedlot. 2 storey 1200 sq. ft. hom e & bunkhouse. M a n y m ore fea tures, ca ll us for deta ils! All th e la n d presen tly in gra ss. L U CK Y L A K E :158.93 ac.-144 cult.,new scale assess.66,400.

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D ’A R CY: 3.5 ac.-500 gallon cistern & water wagon,wood shop,tractor storage shed, chicken coop, 1300 sq. ft 1 1/2 storey cottage, includesA llisChalm ersW D 45 tractor. L U CK Y L A K E :159.19ac.-146 cult.ac.,som e bush/slough,rural water line,21,000 bu. Steel Grain Storage (som e hopper bottom ),472 M T Fertilizer storage (one 73 M T dam aged),shop,quonset,shed,office, sam ple area,1400 sq.ft.bungalow. SW A N SON : 159 ac. - 150 cult. ac., little bush, steel grain storage, insulated shop,1600 sq.ft.2 storey hom e.

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YOR K TON : 638.71 ac. - 485 cult. ac. + 60 ac. A lfalfa/Tam e Grass; som e bush/slough; 30 ac. fenced on NE -15; 3 dugouts, 2013 avg. assess. 79,725/qtr. Addition a l qua rter of gra in la n d w ith h ouse/ya rd ca n b e purch a sed w ith th is la n d! YOR K TON : 1755 ac. - 1000 cult. ac. + 507 ac. tam e grass,4 qtrs. fenced,2 wells.Yard 1: shop,cattle facilities for 125 cow/calf pairs, 1800 sq ftbungalow.Yard 2:barn,2 detached garages,780 sq ftbun galow.Optional one quarter ofleased pasture.

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BU LY E A : 162.42 ac. -145 cult. ac. (reverting back to natural state); som e bush/slough,new scale assess. 60,400,2000 E vergreen Trees planted on property,1/4 m ile to natural gas,1/2 m ile to power,prop erty overlooks 5 lake resorts. 1 1/2 m iles to La st M oun ta in La k e; 3 m iles to Row a n s Ra vin e Provin cia l Pa rk ! CU PA R :159 ac.-125 alfalfa/grass.New scale assess.61,000 per qtr. D YSA R T: 2686 ac.- 1983 ac. tam e hay,gravel/sand deposits,wells, waterers, 4 steel grain bin, shop, barn, cattle shelter, corrals. B ungalow hom e. FOA M L A K E : 641 ac. -70 cult. ac. + 485 ac. tam e hay,fenced and crossfenced,well,steel grain storage,quonset,2800 sq ft2 storey. STR A SBOU R G H IL L S: 159.09 ac. -som e bush/slough,one dugout, fenced on 3 sides,new scale assess. 47,300,land accessible by sum m er road only,currently used for cattle grazing butsuitable for recreation and or hunting! W Y N YA R D : 403.6 ac.-345 alfalfa/brom e (chem . free since ‘05),avg. new scale assess.81,580/160 ac.,10 ac.yard site (well,1,350 bu.steel grain bin),nat.gason hom e 1/4.

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S W S AS K GR AIN

CH A P L IN :317 ac.-207 cultac.avg.new scale assess.72,450 per 1/4. E A STE N D : 2880 ac.-1177 cult.,m ostly fenced,avg.new scale assess. 25,520 per 1/4,dugouts,well,dam . STE W A R T VA L L E Y: 158.55 ac.-90 cult. + 10 tam e grass,new scale assess.42,900.Just 1 m ile from D iefen b a k er La k e!

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E A STE N D : 3680 ac.-1440 deeded + 2240 leased,(Certified Organic), 1227 cult.,bal. native pasture,all fenced,wells,dugouts,shop,calving barn,corrals,1100 sq.ft1 1/2 storey hom e. M OR SE : 959 ac.- 764 tam e grass,bal. native grass,m ostly fenced, dugouts,springs,2,750 bu.steel grain storage,shop,sheds,barn,cattle barn,bunk house,garden shed,1,140 sq ftbungalow.

ACR E AGE S

A SSIN IBOIA : 10.00ac.-Very well treed,located on H ighway # 2 just South ofA ssiniboia,SK. 20’well,2 dugouts,water softener,hip roof barn,2 Q uonsets,double garage,2500 sq ft1 1/2 storey. CA D IL L AC: 7.22 ac.- well, quonset, double garage, pum p house, other outbuildings,1,036 sq ftbungalow.On H w y #13! CE N TR A L BU TTE : 159.91 ac. -all tam e hay;no bush/slough;good perim eter fencing (cross fenced), well, 3 dugouts, 2 hydrants, 1 watering bowl, shed, quonset/shop, barn/cattle shed, 1352 sq ft B ungalow. Loca ted S E ofCen tra l Butte, S K ! M OOSE JAW : 9.88ac. - (pending subdivision) located 10 m inutes North ofM oose Jaw,SK justoffH ighway # 2.W ater line crossesprop erty,steel grain bin (older),2 fuel tanks,optional 24’x24’garage.

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CU PA R : 474 ac.-381 cult ac. som e bush/slough. well,dugouts,cistern. 1,650 bu. steel grain storage,wooden grain bins,shed,shop. 1064 sq ft. walk out house. O ption a l-squeeze ch ute, 60 b red cow s, 3 b ulls & h a yin g equipm en t. ITU NA : 662.84 ac.-487 cult.,avg. new scale assess. 73,475 per 1/4. 2,000 bu.steel grain bin,well,barn,vacanthouse,phone & power in yard. L IP TON : 213.92 ac. -160 cult. ac.,avg. new scale assess. 64,695/160 ac. L IP TON : 2049 ac.- approx. 1850 cult.,hom e section fenced,wells, hydrants,water bowls,dugouts,68,000 bu. steel grain storage (~1/2 hoppered/aerated), work shop, quonset, garage, cattle handling facilities, barn, corrals, 1,700 sq ft split level hom e. F ull lin e of m a ch in ery a va il.! L OCK W OOD : 159.90 ac. -150 cult. ac.,few bush,som e sloughs,new scale assess.55,400. L OCK W OOD : 924.40 ac.-(subjectto subdivision),679 cult.ac.,som e bush/sloughs; NW -5 pasture (w/dugout) is fenced, avg. new scale assess.54,030/qtr. M A R K IN CH : 148.94 ac. - 132 cult. ac., som e sloughs, new scale assess.67,000. M E LV IL L E : 1279 ac. 1015 cult. ac.,3 qtrs. fenced,steel grain storage,com m ercial building,shop,cattle facilities:treatm entbarn,con crete bunks & aprons,H i/L o Concrete Ram p & cattle shelter. 3,000 ton silage bunk.1930 sq.ft.bungalow. SA LTCOATS: 2238 ac. -1,555 cult. ac.,410 ac. native rangeland,2 wells, dugout (aerated & plum bed to quonset & corrals), cistern, steel grain storage,quonset,barn,cattle facilities,oil shed,underground power in yard,1132 sq ftbungalow. TOG O: 1117 ac. -472 cult. ac.,295 ac. tam e hay,2 wells,steel grain storage,m achine shed,2 dairy barns,m ilking parlour,hay shelter,2 coverall buildings, silo, 90kW generator, quonset, 1640 sq ft bun galow & m obile hom e. W A L D R ON : 637.17 ac.-542 cult.,avg. new scale assess. 73,975/160 ac.,well,dugout,27,050 bu. steel grain storage,barn,vacant house, power & recent landscaping in yard. M a ch in ery & Pa rtia l M in era l Righ ts Option a l! W IL L OW BR OOK : 159 ac.- 135 cult., all fenced, new scale asses. 63,400 per qtr.

H OL D FA ST: 306 ac.-flattopography;all native grass,som e sloughs. Approx. 1 1/2 m ile ofla k efron t on La st M oun ta in La k e! ITU NA : 10 ac. -well,water softener & iron filter,dog kennel/run, 1188 sq ft.B ungalow,E quip.Optional. K E L L IH E R : 160 ac.-67 cult. ac. slough,watering bowls,steel grain storage,shop. 1500 sq ft B i-L evel hom e,m any fruit trees,large garden. L E M BE R G : 40.16 ac.-~30 tam e grass,fencing,well,hydrant,water bowls,horse barn,barn,corrals,outdoor riding arena,1,225 sq ft bungalow. P U N N ICH Y: 130 ac. -36 cult. ac.,balance native grass;som e bush/ slough,older perim eter fencing,well,watering bowl,hydrant,water softener,shed,hip roof barn,corrals,chicken coop,1280 (on m ain) sq ft 1 1/2 Storey. Pa rk -lik e settin g in a priva te loca tion ( en d of dea den d roa d) ; M a n y F ruitTrees ( ta m e a n d w ild) . R E G INA : 12.45 ac.-located just20 m inutes North ofRegina! Shop, H ip RoofB arn,chicken coop,corrals,1 3/4 storey house. R E G INA : 12.47 ac.,well treed & private yard with 7 ac. of fenced pasture, 80’ well (large bore, new pum p), B ig Iron W ater system , quonset,holding corral,round pen,2 storage sheds,110v electric fencer,1140 sq.ft.double wide trailer.Loca ted n ea r Qu’Appelle Va lley N orth ofRegin a ! W OL SE L E Y: 42.34 ac.-located in the town ofW olseley,1/2 m iles off H wy #1. YOR K TON : 55.04 ac.-53 cult. ac.,well treed yard,few sloughs,27’ well,well house,water softener,quonset,1263 sq. ft. bilevel hom e. W ell k ept a n d tidy ya rd w ith m a ture sh elterb elt...m ust b e seen ! YOR K TON : 155.19 ac.-70 cult.ac.,som e bush/slough,som e fencing, well,2 watering bowls,steel grain storage,cattle shed,house (not habitable). 4 a ddition a l qua rters of gra in la n d ca n b e purch a sed w ith th is a crea ge! YOU N G : 49.1 ac. - som e bush, several fruit varieties (Saskatoon, Chokecherry,H awthorne,Gooseberry,Raspberry),full half m ile of L akefront,panoram ic view ofL ittle M anitou L ake with developm ent potential! W ater Springs on Valley H illside, power 1/2 m ile from property.

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YOR K TON : 41.79 ac.- located between the cities of Yorkton & M elville, 2,815 feet of H wy #10 frontage. G rea t com m ercia l devel opm en t poten tia l!

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SA SK ATOON : 79.65 ac. - all native prairie, H ighway #41 W ater U tility nearby,power through land.Just 7 m iles N E ofS a sk a toon , S K ! SA SK ATOON : 200.47 ac. - little bush,som e sloughs,old yard site with power.L essthan 30 m inutesNE ofSaskatoon,SK. SH E L L L A K E : 3090 ac.- 2624.51 deeded + 466.27 leased, 154 cropped,330 hay,bal.pasture (tam e & native),all fenced,well,Shell River on 1 section,watering stations,8,250 bu. steel grain storage, shop,horse barn,barn,2nd yard site (house,shop,wells),3rd yard site (hom e,shop,storage building,wells),m ain yard site (1,425 sq ft bungalow,1,744 sq fthom e).F a rm Equip. & Livestock Option a l!

ACR E AGE NE S AS K GR AIN

CR YSTA L SP R IN G S: 158.91 ac. -152 cult. ac.,no bush/slough,new scale assess.98,600. H A ZE L D E L L : 626.15 ac. -400 cult. ac.,som e bush,2 qtrs. fenced/ crossfenced,avg.new scale assess.43,425/qtr.barn,4 watering bowls. H U M BOL D T: 479.26ac.-380 cult.ac.,few bushes,som e sloughs.A vg. new scale assess.52,700/qtr;taxes$964/year. N IPAW IN : 319.51 ac. -232 cult. ac.,som e bush,creek,avg. new scale assess.57,900 ST. G R E G OR : 157.62ac. - 133 cult. ac., no bush/sloughs, L anigan Creek runsthrough property,new scale assess.70,300.

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CH OICE L A N D : 477 ac.-24 cult.,+ 211 tam e pasture + 90 ac.red clover + 21 ac. tam e hay, bal. nat. past, fenced, shop, horse shelters, chicken coop,corrals,850 sq ftbungalow.

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H A ZE L D E L L : 158.73 ac- 95 ac alfalfa/grass m ix (hay) New Scale A ssess.60,300. N IPAW IN : 479.03 ac. - all native grass, NW -13 m ostly large trees, som e bush on other 2 qtrs. perim eter fenced (m ostly barbed wire) with som e cross fencing,well,water softener,1,350 bu. steel grain bin (on concrete pad),garage/shop,1460 sq. ft. 1 1/2 storey walkout hom e. Property is a dja cen t to Torch River Provin cia l F orest; H un tin g, F ish in g, a n d Recrea tion a l Activities a t n ea rb y Tob in La k e! P R E E CE V IL L E : 319.39ac. - 65 cult. ac. + 225 ac. A lfalfa, B rom e, Tim othy (seeded in 2003);bush m ostly cleared,som e sloughs,som e fencing,avg. new scale assess. 51,400 qtr. dugout (on NE -7);Spring (on NE -7). TOBIN L A K E : 435.59 ac. -311 ac. of grass (cropped in past years), balance bush (m any large trees) and wetland.A vg.new scale assess. 41,580/160 ac.;taxes 1,160 yr. 1 m ile from Tob in La k e a n d Tob in La k e R esort Villa ge. Property suita b le for H un tin g a n d R ecrea tion w ith F ish in g n ea rb y!

ACR E AGE S

CA R R OT R IV E R : 10 ac.-m ature treed yard,3 cult. ac. balance pasture, 30’ well, water softener, garage, 720 sq. ft. bungalow hom e. S uita b le for H un tin g a n d Recrea tion ; F ish in g n ea rb y a tTob in La k e! M E L FOR T: 157.77 ac.-97 cult.,wells,cistern,spring,4,600 bu. steel hopper bottom bin,grain ring,shop,barn,garage,m isc. other outbuildings,1,552 sq ft1 1/2 storey hom e. P R E E CE V IL L E : 160.35 ac.-100 ac. tam e hay (organic since 1992), perim eter fencing,yard & garden fenced,dugout,2 utility sheds,garden shed,solar power system ,private location,well treed yard,1,024 sq ft2 level splithom e.

OTH E R

TOBIN L A K E : 59.67 ac.-Recreational property located off H ighway #255,just1 m ile from Tobin L ake ResortVillage 1/4 m ile from Tobin L ake,all land currently hay,3 F ull Service RV Sites,gazebo,storage shed & shop. Natural gas along E ast boundary of property. S uita b le for H un tin g a n d Recrea tion ; F ish in g n ea rb y a tTob in La k e!

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A L ID A : 1671 ac. - 1436 cult. ac.,bush m ostly cleared,som e sloughs,

well, steel grain storage, shed, several m isc. storage buildings, shop, 1500 sq ft 1 1/4 storey. In cludes 25 S urfa ce Lea ses! F a rm M a ch in ery Option a l. E STE VA N :1115 ac.-974 cult.ac.,avg.assess.74,640/qtr. G R E N FE L L : 161.79 ac. -50 cult. ac,70 ac. native grass,som e bush/ slough with treed area suitable for recreation/hunting,1 dugout,new scale assess.40,800. IN D IA N H E A D : 783 ac. -719 seeded ac. in 2013,som e bush/slough, gravel on S1/2 -6 (5 year lease),dugout;cistern (4,800),steel grain storage,shop,storage shed,846 sq ft.raised bungalow,2 bunkhouses. K IP L IN G : 2062 ac.-1324 cult.,fencing around pasture,6,900 bu. steel grain storage,well,calving barn,calving shed,work shop,barn,1,600 sq ftbungalow. S urfa ce lea se reven ue in cl.! W IN D TH OR ST:160 ac.-130 cultac.New Scale A ssess.76,200 per qtr.

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K IP L IN G : 1265 ac.-230 ac. cropped + 612 ac. tam e hay,som e native

pasture,perim eter fenced with som e cross fencing,well,dugouts,watering bowls,6,850 bu. grain storage,shed,corrals,1,212 sq ft bungalow. S urfa ce lea se reven ue in cl.! M A R Y FIE L D :160.56 ac.-130 cult.ac.,fenced,well (shallow),5 watering bowls,steel grain storage,corral,hay storage,cattle shed,barn,2 m achine sheds, garden shed, chicken coop, 1829 sq ft B ungalow. Option a l - a pprox. 500 a c. oflea sed pa sture! M IN TON : 1422 ac. - 315 ac. deeded + 1106 leased ac.,native grass, som e sloughs,perim eter fencing.70’well,2 dam s,water softener,water filter. H ip roof barn,shop,quonset,450 bu. Self Feeder,1,350 bu. Steel Grain B in, 1632 sq ft. B ungalow. Loca ted S outh of M in ton , S K on H igh w a y # 6! OX BOW : 429 ac.-282 cult,power borders property,grid road access to property with private road through property. STOU G H TON : 160.09 ac. - 70 ac. tam e grass, balance native grass, assess.42,000. STOU G H TON : 1265 ac.- 230 ac. cropped + 612 ac. tam e hay, som e native pasture,perim eter fenced with som e cross fencing,well,dugouts, watering bowls,6,850 bu. grain storage,shed,corrals,1,212 sq ft bun galow.S urfa ce lea se reven ue in cl.! W AW OTA : 159.82 ac. -100 ac. tam e grass,partially fenced,new scale assess.73,100.

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TIM HAMMOND REALTY For Sale by Tender, RM 97 Wellington. 8 quarters with 1235 cultivated acres: N1/2-17-11-15-W2, NW-16-11-15-W2, NE-15-11-15-W2, all of NE-08-11-15-W2. Total farmland 2013 assess. 841,800 (avg 105,225/quarter), 33,000 bu. grain storage. Tender deadline 5:00 PM, Thursday, January 16, 2014. MLS #482982. Alex Morrow, 306-434-8780, http://RM097.TimHammond.ca RM OF REFORD: 327 acres: 80 verified to have gravel, possibly more; 188 acres cultivated w/60 planted to wheat, remaining cultivated acres seeded to tame grass, balance is partly fenced native pasture. 2300 sq. ft. bungalow built 1985. MLS®470122. Call Wally Lorenz, Re/Max of the Battlefords, 306-446-8800, North Battleford, SK. www.remaxbattlefords.com SASK. LAND FOR SALE UP FOR BIDS until 1 PM, January 22, 2014, Dinsmore, SK. 8 quarters of prime Sask. land in the RM of Milden. Call for a complete bidding package. ID #1100169. Best View In The Maple Creek Area. 25 acres on a hill beside the highway on the way to the Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park. Bare land perfect for new construction, 2 wells, power and telephone in place, good water. MLS® ID#479810. Grain Farm Close To Estevan. Large home, second yard, hip roof barn, shop, quonset, prime land, approx. 3178 acres, organic status. #2064 MLS®. R e a l E s t a t e C e n t re , phone 1 - 8 6 6 - 3 4 5 - 3 4 1 4 , or view website www.farmrealestate.com RM #194 LAND for Sale by Tender: Section 18-19-4-W3. Call Donna at Anderson & C o m p a ny L aw O f fi c e fo r d e t a i l s 306-773-2891, Swift Current, SK.

RM #19 LAND for sale by tender: 13 quarters of cultivated land in one block. Call Donna at Anderson & Company Law Office for details 306-773-2891.

LOCATED NORTH OF TREHERNE, MB. on the Assiniboine River, 300 acres of cultivated land with 8 tower pivot and buried pipe to river. Call 204-239-6086. RURAL water, farms, acreages. Multi-pure membrane system; 2000 gal./day. No more water softeners. The Water Clinic, www.thewaterclinic.com 1-800-664-2561. MIXED FARM FOR SALE- retiring, The Pas, MB. Clean, well maintained, all in one piece, no rocks. 1470 deeded acres, 900 cultivated; 2640 acres long term Crown rental, 500 cult. acres. 2 houses- 5 bdrm. house, wheelchair accessible and 1 bdrm. house. Heated shop, machine shed, hay shed, pole barn, Hi-Hog chute system, 40,000+ bu. grain storage, large 30,000 sq. ft. insulated tinned barn, machinery and cattle available. Call 204-623-5029. FOR SALE: On the shores of Lake Manitoba, 2.5 miles lake frontage, 369 deeded acres plus 1500 acres Crown land. 3 bdrm. bungalow, outbuildings, cattle handling facilities and machinery. Turnkey operation, start farming tomorrow! Ph 204-449-2383.

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RM 137. APPROX. 40 acres w/2 houses, quonset, adjoins City of Swift Current on Hwy #4 South. 306-773-7379, John or Joel Cave, Edge Realty Ltd., Swift Current, SK. www.farmsask.com

9-1/2’ GILBERT TRAIL leveller/groomer. $2500; Leon 707 FEL, $3200. Call 306-960-3000, St. Louis, SK.

TOY BOX II large ice fishing shacks, 80”Hx97”L. While supplies last!!! Call 306-253-4343 or 1-800-383-2228. SHELL LAKE, SK. Approx. 114 acres ad- www.hold-onindustries.com joining #3 Hwy. less than a quarter mile north of Jct. #12 and #3 Hwys. This 1440 MECHANICS SPECIALS: early 90s Arctic sq. ft. family home w/full basement was Cats, EXT 700 and Bearcat 340 w/sled built in 1978, has a large shop and other covers, c/w two place tilt trailer, $1500 buildings, exc. well, and is in a great com- OBO. Call 306-963-7904, Imperial, SK. munity to live in. Enjoy the 12 lakes within 15 miles, some with fair to good fishing. TWO YAMAHA PHAZERS, 1995 and 1987, You can enjoy the lake sports plus great exc. cond., new motor in 1, w/tilting trailbig game hunting in the area as well as e r. S t e a l o f a d e a l f o r $ 3 0 0 0 . great quading and snowmobiling through- 306-669-4822, Richmound, SK. out. MLS® 479374. Serious sellers. For PARTING OUT Polaris snowmobiles, 1985 viewing or further info. call Lloyd Ledinski, to 2005. Edfield Motors Ltd., phone: Re/Max of the Battlefords, 306-446-8800, 306-272-3832, Foam Lake, SK. 306-441-0512, North Battleford, SK. PARTS FOR VINTAGE snowmobiles, 1990 and older. Call Don at 780-755-2258, Wainwright, AB. doncole@telus.net

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DELISLE FARM: 1/2 section land, large modern home, two machine sheds, other buildings. 15,000 bu. grain storage optional. Paved road close to town. Possible yard subdivision. 306-493-7786, Delisle, SK. WANTED: LAND TO RENT in RM 261 Chesterfield or neighboring areas. Contact Francis Family Farms, Ryan 403-391-1728, Bill 306-463-9103 or Chris 403-597-0366, Mantario, SK. E-mail: ryan.francisfamilyfarms@outlook.com GRAINLAND FOR RENT in RM of El Capo #154. 188 cultivated acres on 208 acres. Contact Robin Liu, 306-690-6786, Grenfell, SK. or robingliu@hotmail.com For details visit: www.JustinYin.com TIM HAMMOND REALTY Kleiman land located by Hirsch, RM #4. 2426 cultivated acres of excellent grain land. 139,500 bu. grain storage. Yard includes 2 houses, 50x30 steel storage shed, various other buildings, asking $3,550,000. MLS #478547. Guy Shepherd, 306-434-8857, http://Kleiman.FarmsofCanada.com QUARTER SECTION LAND for rent, Baildon RM 131, SW16-15-26-W2nd, 8 mi. South of Moose Jaw, Hwy #2, 306-789-6214. GRAINLAND SW24-03-09-W2nd in RM of Estevan. Seven miles west of Estevan, off Hwy. #39, $200,000. 306-634-7949. RURAL water, farms, acreages. Multi-pure membrane system; 2000 gal./day. Eliminates: Tannin (color). The Water Clinic, www.thewaterclinic.com 1-800-664-2561.

17 QUARTERS GRAINLAND FOR RENT/ Sale in RM of Livingston #331, can be rented or purchased in smaller parcels. Contact Robin Liu: 306-690-6786, Saskatoon, SK. robingliu@hotmail.com For land details visit: www.JustinYin.com

1 QUARTER GRAINLAND FOR RENT in RM of Wallace #243. Contact Robin Liu, 306-690-6786 or robingliu@hotmail.com Yorkton, SK. View at: www.JustinYin.com RM 45: APPROX. 4160 acre ranch. 2 yard sites. Full set of buildings. 306-773-7379, John or Joel Cave, Edge Realty Ltd., Swift Current, SK. www.farmsask.com DWEIN TRASK REALTY INC. RM of Rudy #284, all of Sec-36-30-06-W3, West of Hanley, SK. Approx. 590 acres cult., C.I. soil, Class L and M, FMV 255,000. Level and stone-free with renter available, $785,900. Call Dwein today 306-221-1035. RM 49: APPROX. 640 acres irrigation and dry land with buildings. 306-773-7379, John Cave, Edge Realty Ltd, Swift Current, SK. www.farmsask.com 5 QUARTERS OF HAYLAND/PASTURE FOR RENT in RM of Hazel Dell #335. Contact Robin Liu, cell 306-690-6786, Preeceville, SK. or robingliu@hotmail.com For details visit: www.JustinYin.com 2 QUARTERS GRAINLAND For Rent in RM of Cote No. 271. Contact Robin Liu: 306-690-6786, robingliu@hotmail.com For land details visit: www.JustinYin.com RM 139: 6720 acre ranch, good set of buildings. Call 306-773-7379, John Cave, Edge Realty Ltd. www.farmsask.com

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2013 HISUN R700XI UTV 2WD/4WD, windsheild, roof, doors, EPS $10,599 plus GST. Ray’s Trailer Sales. Call Cory or Don, 780-672-4596, Camrose, AB.

FABULOUS VIEW APARTMENT in False Creek, Vancouver, BC. Bright, cozy, com- CERTIFIED AC METCALFE and CDC Merefo r t a b l y f u r n i s h e d , J a n u a r y - A p r i l , dith barley, excellent germ and disease. FOUNDATION, REGISTERED, CERTIFIED, $1650/mo. Call 604-732-0072 for info. AC Muchmore, AC Shaw VB. Ace Crop 306-741-0475, Pambrun, SK. Care Ltd., 306-831-8963, Rosetown, SK. VANCOUVER ISLAND WINTER escape, 1 REGISTERED CERTIFIED MEREDITH, germ bdrm, fully equipped Hammond Bay Artful 99%, vigour 96%; Certified Copeland, high CERTIFIED UTMOST, CARBERRY, Cardale, Suite. Ideal private location, weekly or germ and vigour. Redman Seed Farm, Splendor, Pasteur. Van Burck Seeds, Star City, SK., 306-863-4733. monthly rates. Phone: 250-667-2455 or 306-324-4235, 306-272-7878, Margo, SK. email: artfulsuite@gmail.com for info and CERTIFIED SHAW-AC DOMAIN MTW, NEW 2014 CROSSROADS 5th wheel, 28’, photo pkg. 250-667-2455, Nanaimo, B.C. CERTIFIED AC MEREDITH, AC Metcalfe, AC Unity-Waskada MTW, AC Andrew 3 slides, now only $34,500. Several other CDC Copeland malt barley. Conlon, high yielding wheat. Order early for max models in stock. 1-800-735-5846 Minot, Sundre feed barley. Order early for max discounts. Visa/MC. www.llseeds.ca North Dakota. www.swensonrv.com discounts. Visa/MC. www.llseeds.ca 306-530-8433, Lumsden, SK. 306-530-8433, Lumsden, SK FOUNDATION, REGISTERED and/or Certified: CDC Copeland; AC Metcalfe, CDC Meredith, CDC Kindersley, Legacy. Berscheid Bros Seeds, Lake Lenore, SK. 306-368-2602.

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(306) 933-3835 2014 PALAZZO 33.2 Class A diesel pusher 34’.8” long, 300 HP Cummins ISB dsl. eng., 2 slide-outs, dream booth dinette, sideDYCK ENTERPRISES LTD. Contact: Gor- aisle bathroom with oversized shower don, 204-656-5000. For sale by owner: Stk# 7962, $149,900. 1-866-346-3148 or 11,500 acre mixed farm and ranch. Locat- shop online 24/7 at: allandale.com ed 50 miles from Ste Rose du Lac, 7000 acres cleared, 8960 acres fenced, 3000 acres crop land, 4000 acres hay and pasture. 65,000 bu. grain storage. 2 modern homes, 1 shop, 1 cattle shelter, 28 pen feedlot, 3 wells, 40 dugouts. Waterhen MB FARMLAND FOR SALE by tender: RM of Edward. Approx. 6 miles from Pierson, MB and Gainsborough. SK. The Property (all of section 17-3-29-W1), offered as two parcels. Parcel One: N 1/2, 17-3-29-W1, excluding all mines and minerals. Parcel Two: S 1/2, 17-3-29-W1 excluding all 2014 TUSCANY 42WX Class A diesel pushmines and minerals. Both Parcels currently er, 43’.2” long, 450 HP ISL Cummins turbo have surface lease revenue. Older grain diesel engine, 3 slide-outs, full hi-gloss storage on Parcel One, sold as is, where is. porcelain tile throughout. Stk# 6426. Tenders considered for each parcel or the $264,000 CND. Call 1-866-346-3148 or section as a whole. Written sealed tenders shop online 24/7 at: allandale.com accepted up until 4PM, Friday January 17, 2014. Tenders must be mailed to: Tenders, c/o Ian Craven, 57 River Heights Dr., La Salle, MB. R0G 0A2. Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Full payment due 20 days following notice to the successful bidder. For more information contact: Ian Craven 204-736-4238 or e-mail ibcraven@mymts.net

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A C ® N ew da le V e ry high yie ld ing 2R b a rle y w ith p lu m p ke rne ls. Ca ll yo u rlo ca l S e e d G ro w e rRe ta ile r: SAWMILLS from only $4897 - Make Money and Save Money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock, ready to ship. Free info. and DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/168 or call 1-800-566-6899 ext. 168.

2010 WOODMIZER LT40 hyd. bandsaw sawmill, can be seen working, c/w sharpener and tooth setter, $18,000 OBO. 2009 DISCOVERY 40X Class A dsl. pusher, Phone 403-638-6536, Caroline, AB. 40’ long, 350 HP Cummins diesel engine, 3 WOOD-MIZER PORTABLE SAWMILLS, slide-outs, sleep number queen island bed, eight models, options and accessories. DELISLE/ DONOVAN, SK. PASTURE, solar panels, satellite system. Stk# 2951. 1-877-866-0667. www.woodmizer.ca D w e i n T r a s k R e a l t y I n c . $139,900. Call 1-866-346-3148 or shop SE-30-32-07-W3 and NW-30-32-07-W3. online 24/7 at: allandale.com 320 acres good pasture with smooth high tensile electric fencing, catch corral, water well and access agreement to neighbor’s 70’ ELEVATOR SCALE, 6 load cells, asking power. Located between O’malley Rd and $10,000. 306-726-7938, Southey, SK. Donovan, $229,900. Dwein 306-221-1035 NORAC 8x14 LIVESTOCK scale, certified, HANLEY/ KENASTON, SK. PASTURE, l i ke n e w, s h e d d e d , $ 1 1 , 5 0 0 . C a l l Dwein Trask Realty Inc. E-1/2-36-30-29 306-744-8113, Yorkton, SK. W2 and W-1/2-31-30-28 W2. Full section very good pasture with “community pasture”, quality fencing and lots of water for stock. Not over used, $399,900. 1/2 mile west is E-1/2-35-30-29-W2 w/same pasture, water and fence, $199,900. Prefer to sell in package. Call Dwein 306-221-1035. 2014 TUSCANY 36MQ Class A dsl. pusher MULCHING - TREES, BRUSH, Stumps. 37’.9” long, 360 HP ISB, Cummins turbo Call today 306-933-2950. Visit us at: dsl. eng., 4 slide-outs, king bed, fireplace, www.maverickconstruction.ca lar ge over-size shower. Stk# 8418. $192,000 CND. Call 1-866-346-3148 or shop online 24/7 at: allandale.com APPROX. 12 ACRES on LaSalle River and #3 Hwy. near Sanford, MB. Town water and sewer available. Ideal for large house and large garden. $185,000. Call 204-736-4465 or leave message. 20 ACRE YARD next to 40 hunting Crownland quarters. House, barn with hayloft. Good water. 204-858-2555, Hartney, MB.

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CORN SEED THUNDER SEED has grazing and silage corn varieties for SK. TH2146, TH8781, TH3378, TH3382, TH4574RR for grain (2075 CHU). Call Thunder Seeds at 888-274-9243 or 306-744-2332 for local retails. www.thunderseed.ca Saltcoats, SK

ELIAS SCALES MFG., several different ways to weigh bales and livestock; Platform scales for industrial use as well, nonelectric, no balances or cables (no weigh like it). Shipping arranged. 306-445-2111, North Battleford, SK. www.eliasscales.com

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FOUNDATION, REGISTERED, CERTIFIED, AC Transcend Durum. Ace Crop Care Ltd., 306-831-8963, Rosetown, SK. CERT. CDC VERONA Durum. Call Trevor Anderson, Frontier, SK, 306-296-2104 or 306-296-7434.

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CERTIFIED #1 CDC Verona Durum. Contact Shawn Fraser at 306-741-0475, Pambrun, SK. E-mail: foc@sasktel.net CERT. STRONGFIELD, AAC Current, CDC Verona durum. Order early for max discounts. Visa/MC. www.llseeds.ca 306-530-8433, Lumsden, SK.

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2008 DUTCH STAR 4304 Class A diesel pusher, 43’ long, 4 slides, beautiful cabinetry, rear bath and bedroom, washer and dryer, island king bed, mint! Stk# 4416 $182,500. Call 1-866-346-3148 or shop online 24/7 at: allandale.com

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2009 FOREST RIVER Charleston Model 410FS motorhome, 425 HP, 5 slides, loaded, full warranty until Jan. 2018, 16,000 miles, $300,000+ new, asking $149,000. 306-921-8003, 306-752-3653, Melfort, SK.

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FOUNDATION, REGISTERED and/or CertiCERTIFIED #1 AC Newdale (2R), Legacy fied: AC Vesper VB, AC Unity VB; CDC Ut(6R). Call Fenton Seed Farm Ltd., Tisdale, most VB, Certified Andrew and Sadash. Berscheid Bros Seeds, Lake Lenore, SK. SK. 306-873-5438. 306-368-2602. CERTIFIED MEREDITH, NEWDALE, Met- CERTIFIED #1 UNITY, Waskada, Lillian. calfe, Copeland, Legacy, McGuire, Cowboy, S h ew c h u k S e e d s , B l a i n e L a ke , S K . Austenson. Van Burck Seeds, Star City, 306-290-7816, or 306-497-2800. SK., 306-863-4733.

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RURAL water, farms, acreages. Multi-pure membrane system; 2000 gal./day. No more water softeners. The Water Clinic, www.thewaterclinic.com 1-800-664-2561. 8.97 ACRES, 10 kms West of Sylvan Lake, AB. Small well kept home, all services, 2 wells, fenced, excellent access. Has lots of potential, asking $465,000. 403-505-2645, Sylvan Lake, AB. SASKATOON ACREAGE WEST of the city, no buildings, services nearby, leave message at: 306-384-4512, Saskatoon, SK.

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CERTIFIED CDC ORRIN. Berscheid Bros. M&M SEEDS LTD. has Certified No. 1 AC Goodeve VB, CDC Utmost VB and AC Shaw Seeds, 306-368-2602, Lake Lenore, SK. VB. Cash and volume discounts. FDN, REG. AND CERTIFIED #1 CDC Orrin, 306-258-2219, St. Denis, SK. Leggett. Fenton Seed Farm Ltd., Tisdale, LARGE QUANTITY OF Certified harvest SK. 306-873-5438. wheat, wholesale pricing, selling in truck load lots only; Also, Certified Newdale 2FOUNDATION, CERTIFIED Leggett, Souris. row malt barley. Phone 204-683-2316, Ardell Seeds, Vanscoy, SK, 306-668-4415. Inland Seed Corp., Binscarth, MB.

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CERTIFIED VESPER/ WASCADA midge resistant, Stettler, Carberry. Greenshields Seeds Ltd., Semans, SK., 306-524-2155, 306-524-4339. FDN, REG. AND CERTIFIED #1 Vesper VB, Goodeve VB, CDC Utmost VB. Fenton Seed Farm Ltd., Tisdale, SK. 306-873-5438. AC UNITY VB, certified, 97% germ., 92% vigor, 0% Graminearum and fusarium. Stollâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Seed Barn 306-493-2534 Delisle, SK

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FDN, REG, CERT, CDC Hornet, CDC Patrick (green), CDC Limerick (green). Ace Crop Care Ltd. 306-831-8963, Rosetown, SK. FOUNDATION, REGISTERED and/or Certified CDC Meadow, CDC Saffron, CDC Striker; CDC Raezer peas. Berscheid Bros Seeds, Lake Lenore, SK. 306-368-2602. NEW CERTIFIED CDC Saffron, high germ. and vigor. Volume discounts. Fast Seed Farm, 306-463-3626, Kindersley, SK.

FOUNDATION, REGISTERED and/or Certified CDC Sorrel reconstituted flax. Berscheid Bros Seeds, Lake Lenore, SK. BESCO GRAIN LTD. Buyer of all varieties 306-368-2602. of mustard. Call for competitive pricing. SIMPSON SEEDS INC. has Certified and Call 204-736-3570, Brunkild, MB. Registered CDC Sorrel reconstituted flax available, good germ and vigor. Call today MUSTARD SEED: We carry a full line of high quality cert. mustard seed. Bare, 306-693-9402, Moose Jaw, SK. treated, large or small bags. Can arrange BUYING BROWN FLAX farm pickup. Call delivery anywhere. Great pricing!! (Looking 1-877-752-4115, Naber Specialty Grains for low grade mustard). Call Ackerman Ag Ltd. Email: nsgl@sasktel.net Services 306-638-2282, Chamberlain, SK. CERTIFIED TAURUS. Van Burck Seeds, Star City, SK., 306-863-4733.

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S OY B E A N S F O R S A S K AT C H E WA N TH29002, TH33003R2Y and TH32004R2Y. Grown in SK. Call Thunder Seeds at 888-274-9243 or 306-744-2332 for a retailer near you. We know it. We grow it. C E RT I F I E D ANDANTE YELLOW. Call www.thunderseed.ca Saltcoats, SK. Greenshields Seeds Ltd., 306-524-2155, 306-524-4339, Semans, SK.

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CDC ORION kabuli chickpea, registered. Sean Miller, Avonlea, SK., 306-868-7822.

CERTIFIED CDC DAZIL, CDC Maxim, CDC Impower, and CDC Greenland lentils. Pambrun, SK. 306-741-0475, foc@sasktel.net

GrainEx International Ltd. LENTILS, CANARY AND CHICK PEAS. Call GrainEx International Ltd. for current pricing at 306-885-2288, Sedley SK. Visit us on our website at: www.grainex.net CERTIFIED CDC DAZIL., CDC Impower, Ace Crop Care Ltd., 306-831-8963, Rosetown, SK.

CERT. CDC MAXIM CL, CDC Impower CL Clearfield lentils. Order early for max d i s c o u n t s . V i s a / M C w w w. l l s e e d s . c a 306-530-8433, Lumsden, SK. CERTIFIED FOREMOST CONVENTIONAL, CERT. CDC IMPOWER CL large green; Rugby Round-up Ready, Canterra canola New CDC Scarlet reds. High germ. Fast va r i e t i e s . G r e e n s h i e l d s S e e d s L t d . , Seed Farm, 306-463-3626, Kindersley, SK. 306-524-2155, 306-524-4339, Semans, SK HYBRID AND OPEN-POLLINATED Canola varieties at great prices. Cert. #1 Synergy CERTIFIED MEADOW, 40-10 and Leroy si(Polish). Call Fenton Seeds, Tisdale, SK. lage peas. Van Burck Seeds, Star City, 306-873-5438. SK., 306-863-4377.

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SOLID CORE ROUND alfalfa, alfalfa grass, green feed, grass and straw. Delivered. Call 306-237-4582, Perdue, SK. 1500 LB. BROME/ALFALFA hay bales, $55 a bale at Weyburn and Halbrite, SK. Ph. 306-842-7082 or 306-861-7092. 75 ROUND ALFALFA bales, first cut, asking $50/bale. Call 204-723-0186, ask for Dan. Trehern, MB. 500 ORGANIC GOOD quality heavy hard core grass hay round bales, .03Â˘ per lb. Call 306-768-3174, Carrot River, SK. LARGE SQUARE DURUM/STRAW bales, 3x4, $16/each. Delivery available. Call 306-631-8854, Moose Jaw, SK. BALE SCALES, CRADLE, 3 PTH or skid steer; truck mounted bale movers; cattle scales and hopper feeders. 306-445-2111, www.eliasscales.com North Battleford, SK.

1500 ALFALFA/ TIMOTHY 50/50 hard core large round bales, no rain, $50 OBO. Can load. 306-821-2566, Norquay SK GOOD QUALITY HAY, AB, big rounds. Call for delivery prices. Phone: 403-758-3041, Magrath, AB. WA N T E D : A L FA L FA / G R A S S lar ge round bales. We are interested in all qualities of hay delivered to the ranch. Call 306-638-3051, Bethune, SK. NUVISION COMMODITIES is currently FLAX STRAW 3x4 square bales. Delivery purchasing feed barley, wheat, peas and available. 403-793-1705, Brooks, AB. milling oats. 204-758-3401, St. Jean, MB. SMALL SQUARE WHEAT straw bales for sale. Call 306-237-4406, Perdue, SK. RM #369, FIRST cut alfalfa, no rain, 1500 lb. bales, net wrapped, 123 RFV. Call: 306-682-1704, Humboldt, SK. LARGE ROUND ALFALFA brome mixed hay. Call 306-764-6372, Prince Albert, SK. ALFALFA AND NATIVE grass large round 5â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x5.5â&#x20AC;&#x2122; bales. Feed test avail. upon request, â&#x20AC;˘ GREEN â&#x20AC;˘ HEATED $40/bale. 204-747-2317, Deloraine, MB.

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M&M SEEDS LTD. Has Certified No. 1 CDC Treasure and Meadow. Cash and volCDC SORREL CERT. reconstituted, 92% ume discounts. 306-258-2219 St.Denis, SK germ., 89% vigor, 0% pasmo. Stollâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Seed w w w .m illiga n biofu e ls .c om REGISTERED AND CERTIFIED #1 CDC Barn 306-493-2534, Delisle, SK. Meadow. Fenton Seed Farm Ltd., Tisdale, FDN, REG. AND Certified #1 Reconstituted SK. 306-873-5438. CDC Sorrel, Fdn and Reg. AAC Bravo. Call Fenton Seeds, Tisdale, SK. 306-873-5438. CERTIFIED MEADOW. Call Greenshields YELLOW PEAS $8.50/bu. and soft white CERTIFIED PRAIRIE SAPPHIRE and Re- Seeds Ltd., 306-524-2155, 306-524-4339, wheat, $6.50/bu. Cleaned seed. Call Rick constituted CDC Bethune flax. Pambrun, Semans, SK. at 306-237-9540, Perdue, SK. SK. 306-741-0475, foc@sasktel.net BUYING YELLOW AND GREEN PEAS, all CERTIFIED PRAIRIE GRANDE flax. Ph. grades, farm pickup. Naber Specialty Greenshields Seeds Ltd., 306-524-2155, Grains Ltd., 1-877-752-4115, Melfort, SK. 306-524-4339, Semans, SK. email: nsgl@sasktel.net REG., CERTIFIED RECONSTITUTED CDC Sorrel (2014) flax. Order early for max. BUYING CANARY SEED, farm pickup. discounts. Visa/MC. www.llseeds.ca Call 1-877-752-4115, Naber Specialty Grains Ltd. Email: nsgl@sasktel.net 306-530-8433, Lumsden, SK.

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WANTED: ALFALFA HAY. Call Brenton Mundt, 403-664-9734, Oyen, AB. 600 GOOD QUALITY round bales. Call 306-492-4741, Dundurn, SK. 2500 ROUND WHEAT/STRAW BALES, net wrapped for sale. Ph: 780-878-4655, Ferintosh, AB. CUSTOM BALE HAULING with 2 trucks and t r a i l e r s , 3 4 b a l e s p e r t r a i l e r. C a l l 306-567-7100, Imperial, SK.

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CRAMER LIVESTOCK NUTRITION, backgrounder pellets, cow maintenance pellets, feedlot supplements and cattle minerals. Available in bulk, across southern SK. Doug 306-520-3553, Tony 306-520-4277, Jenn 306-741-5577. cramerlivestock.com

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LIQUID HUMIC ACID. Add Humika or PlantXL to existing fertility program to protect your liquid phosphorus (ie. Alpine/10-34-0) or nitrogen fertilizer investment from tie-up and allow your fertilizer to work more efficiently. Promote the growth of larger healthier root systems. Improve your soils health. Increase your crops yield. Ph. 519-749-5488, Bright, ON. E-mail: mosburgerfarms@hotmail.com

WANTED LARGE YELLOW peas and Triticale. Call Norbert at Saskcan Parent 204-737-3002, St. Joseph, MB.

U-DRIVE TRACTOR TRAILER Training, 25 years experience. Day, 1 and 2 week upgrading programs for Class 1A, 3A and air brakes. One on one driving instructions. 306-786-6600, Yorkton, SK. CLAMP ON DUALS 20.8 x 38 Titans in very good cond’n, adapts to 30.5x32 inside rims, w/ adapters & hardware. $5,250. Trades welcome. Financing available. 1-800-667-4515. www.combineworld.com

WANTED: ONE LOAD of Hemp seed, clean and of good quality. Immediate payment in full. Ph: 204-218-7425, Sifton, MB.

DOWNSIZING: JENOME HORIZON Memory Craft 7700 QCP sewing machine. Like new, used only a few times, $1500 plus shipping. 306-865-3922, Hudson Bay, SK. BABY LOCK, 8 thread Evolution serger, Extra Ordin air threading, down sizing, b r a n d n ew, a s k i n g $ 1 8 0 0 fi r m p l u s shipping. 306-865-3922, Hudson Bay, SK.

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South West Terminal Ltd. Gull Lake, SK NEW 20.8-38 12 PLY $866; 16.9-30 12 ply, $595; 18.4-38 12 ply, $789; 24.5- 32 14 ply, $1,749; 14.9-24 12 ply, $486; 16.9-28 12 ply, $558. Factory direct. More sizes available, new and used. 1-800-667-4515, www.combineworld.com

REDUCED TO CLEAR: Over 1500 new and used tires. About 300 for farm applicaOUTFITTING LICENSE for sale. 25 White- tions, balance industrial construction type, tail deer tags, 15 black bear. Loon Lake, many sizes up to very very large. Cambrian SK./ farm fringe area. Call 306-837-2295. Equipment Sales. Phone 204-667-2867, fax 204-667-2932, Winnipeg, MB.

LOW PROFILE LIQUID fert. comp. tanks 100-2500 US gal., $175-$2250. While supplies last. 306-253-4343, 1-800-383-2228, www.hold-onindustries.com

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COMBINE DUAL KITS IN STOCK, JD 94009600/10/CTS/CTSII kit w/o tires starts from $9,850; JD STS dual kit w/ new 20.8x38 tires, $15,046; CIH 1680-2588 kit w/ new 20.838 tires, $13,900. Trade in your singles for duals. Financing available. 1-800-667-4515. www.combineworld.com G O O D U S E D T R U C K T I R E S : 8.25/ 900/1000/1100x20s; 11R22.5/11R24.5; 9R17.5. Matched sets available. Pricing from $90. K&L Equipment and Auto. Phone Ladimer at: 306-795-7779, Ituna, SK., or Chris at: 306-537-2027, Regina, SK.

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TURTLE TANKS, 225-480 US gallons ava i l a b l e , s t a r t i n g at $ 2 3 0 . C a l l 306-253-4343 or 1-800-383-2228. While supplies last. www.hold-onindustries.com

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POLY TANKS: 15 to 10,000 gallons; Bladder tanks from 220 to 88,000 gal; Water and liquid fertilizer; Fuel tanks, single and double wall; Truck and storage, gas or dsl. CHECK OUT OUR inventory of quality used Wilke Sales, 306-586-5711, Regina, SK. highway tractors, view information at www.titantrucksales.com

WATER Problems? Eliminate total dissolved solids, E.Coli and Coliform bacteria, p l u s m a ny m o r e ! T h e Wat e r C l i n i c , www.thewaterclinic.com 1-800-664-2561.

ALL CANADIAN GRAIN, INC. Lafleche, SK. is seeking a full-time equipment operator in South West Sask. Duties include organizing and performing maintenance tasks, hauling inventory, and all tasks relevant to seeding, spraying, and harvest operations. The successful candidate will be a self-motivated team player capable of working independently. A valid driver’s license is required, a Class 1A license is an asset. Training will be provided along with medical benefits and holiday time. Starting wage $20/hr. Fax references and resume to 306-472-5581.

NEW TO CANADA, Ecosmarte/Advanced pure water. Guarantee 99% pure, no salts, chemicals, or chlorine. Good for residential, farm and town systems, hot tubs and ASSISTANT MANAGER FOR purebred beef swimming pools. Phone 306-867-9461, and grain operation. Experience handling livestock and operating farm equipment. Outlook, SK. Dealer inquiries. Wages negotiable depending on qualificaRoom and board available. Fax or WATER problems? Canada’s Largest rural tions. resume to: 306-538-2193, Langwater purification company. No more wa- email bank, SK, square.d@sasktel.net ter softeners or bottles. The Water Clinic, 1-800-664-2561, www.thewaterclinic.com AG RETAIL IN search of high clearance operator to run new JD 4730 sprayer for 2014 season. Previous experience a plus, and Class 3 license required. Call 780-307-3392 for details, Westlock, AB. RANCH HAND POSITION, heart of the Neutral Hills, North of Consort, AB. Large cow/calf operation, some experience, drivers required, Class 1 an asset, housing provided. Call 780-385-1880, Killam, AB. TWO FARM LABOURERS required for grain farm from mid April to mid Nov 2014. Must be able to operate and maintain large farm equipment. Previous experience required. Class 1 license an asset. Some evenings and weekends required. Competitive salary depending on experience. Fax resume to 780-753-2045 or email menfarms@xplornet.com Provost, AB.

TARPCO, SHUR-LOK, MICHEL’S sales, service, installations, repairs. Canadian company. We carry aeration socks. We AG-VENTURE TOURS to South America, now carry electric chute openers for grain Brazil, Kenya, Romania/Hungry, partially tax deductible. rwthomas@start.ca Ph: trailer hoppers. 1-866-663-0000. 519-633-2390. www.rwthomastours.com

TWO 16.9RX30 FIRESTONE tractor tires, 60%, $600/ea or $1000 for the pair. 403-854-2177, Hanna, AB.

CANADA - CUBA FARM TOURS. Feb. 3rd to 17th. All inclusive. Deductible. 7 nights 5 star, 7 nights country hotels, 3 days Varadero, 8 day farm tour, 3 days Havana. Max 26. Farmers and family members only. $3200/person, 2 sharing, plus air. Early bird discount. Wendy Holm P.Ag, wendy@wendyholm.com 604-947-2893, www.wendyholm.com

FAMILY RUN GRAIN farm in Lipton, SK area, is hiring for a full-time position. Wanted, an experienced individual with 1A license and farming background. Must be able to work with large, modern equipment. Housing available. Wage based on experience. Start date: April 2014. Call 306-675-5703 or email tltlutz@sasktel.net BEEKEEPER’S HELPERS (5), for the 2014 season May to Oct, $12-$15/hr depending on experience. Contact Ron Althouse, 306-278-2747, Porcupine Plain, SK.

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EXPERIENCED LIVE-IN CAREGIVER available to work for elderly lady in Sask area. Call 306-551-7300. MATURE RELIABLE WOMAN will care for your house, pets, children, seniors and other related duties. Ph. 403-548-1705, Medicine Hat, AB.

WATER PROBLEMS? ELIMINATE rust, smell, bad taste, hardness, color, sodium o d o r. T h e W a t e r C l i n i c , t o l l f r e e 1-800-664-2561, www.thewaterclinic.com

WANTED: FARM LABOURERS able to run farm equipment on cattle/grain farm. F u l l - t i m e wo r k ava i l a b l e . C a l l M i ke 306-469-7741, Big River, SK. NEW MODERN C0636A 14” swing, 40” centers, geared head lathe, c/w: 220V single phase, 1.5” spindle bore, D1-4 Cam-lock, 3-jaw and 4-jaw chucks, steady rest, follow rest, coolant system, taper attachment, QC tool post, tool set, floor stand. Calgary, AB. 1-800-456-0964, www.moderntool.com

HIRING FULL-TIME POSITION for an experienced individual on a cow/calf operation near Elk Point, Alberta. Duties include: assisting in calving, feeding and handling cattle. Seeding, haying, and harvesting also included in duties. Mechanical knowledge, Class 1 license, welding also an asset. Equipment is modern and well maintained. Family size lodging with fenced yard, basic utilities and appliances incl. in wage package. 5 minutes from town with schools and amenities. Fax resume and driver’s license to: 780-724-3202 or email: altafarmgirl@hotmail.com 780-724-2090.

ONE STOP SERVICES, an employment and immigration company, is looking for 6 Loader operators for MOCON. Full-time, 2 years at $21.50/hr. High school grad with on the job training, some experience in gravel industry, operating heavy equipment, camp work, physically fit, good English, own transportation. Fax resume to: LARGE CATTLE/GRAIN OPERATION re306-649-2553 or annie@onestopltd.ca quires full-time employee with farm experience. Good wages and housing available. Martensville, SK. Fax resume w/references: 780-376-0000, ONE STOP SERVICES, an employment and www.rawesranches.com Strome, AB. immigration company, is looking for 10 Construction trades helpers and labourers PERMANENT EMPLOYMENT Opportunity for MOCON. Full-time job for 2 years start- on large family owned grain farm with ing at $17/hr. No formal education re- large modern equipment. Duties include quired, to work in out-of-town camps, all aspects of farming. Experience and have some experience in sand and gravel Class 1A an asset or willing to obtain. Sepindustry, show attention to detail and di- arate yard with house, company vehicle, rection, physically fit, good English, own benefits and competitive salary. Families transportation. 306-649-2552, Saskatoon, welcome. Call 306-293-2714 or fax 306-293-2715, kaliciakfarms@sasktel.net SK. Email resume to: annie@onestopltd.ca Bracken, SK.

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800/70R/38 Goodyear tire, DT924, one new, one w/blister, $3350. for both. SHUR-LOK TRUCK TARPS and replacement pretty tarps for all makes of trucks. Alan, Call 306-725-4483, Strasbourg, SK. 306-723-4967, 306-726-7808, Cupar, SK.

SCRAPER AND LOADER TIRES available. All sizes. Quick Drain Sales, Muenster, SK. Ph: 306-682-4520, 306-231-7318.

ONE STOP SERVICES, an employment and immigration company, is looking for a Welder for MOCON. Full-time, 2 years at $24/hr. High school grad with industry course, 2 years welding experience, some gravel crushing experience a plus, camp work, physically fit, good English, own transportation. Fax resume 306-649-2553 or annie@onestopltd.ca. Martensville, SK.

HELP WANTED: Seeking confident, yearr o u n d i n d i v i d u a l t o wo r k w i t h 4 0 0 cow/calf plus yearlings. Ranch located 60 miles south of Lethbridge, AB. Duties include all aspects of ranching. Wages depending on experience. Send resume to: jralthen@gmail.com.

POSITION AVAILABLE, Cypress Hills, SK. area. Background yearling grasser operation and cow/calf. Modern facilities and equipment. Good working environment. Class 1 preferred. Wages negotiable depending on experience. Call 306-295-7473

WANTED FARM HELP/ MECHANIC, fulltime, for trucking business. Wages based on experience. Must have ability to operate and maintain large equipment. Must be able to work independently. Class IA license preferred. Housing available. STAUBER DRILLING INC. Water well Fax/email resume with 3 references to: drilling and servicing, Geotechnical, Envi- 306-256-7054, flotnm@baudoux.ca or call ronmental, Geothermal. Professional ser- 306-256-7170, Cudworth, SK. vice since 1959. Call the experts at KEJA FARMS IS looking for individual or 1-800-919-9211 info@stauberdrilling.com family interested in relocating to work on large South Sask farm with small fabriKORNUM WELL DRILLING, farm, cottage cating business. You will be operating and acreage wells, test holes, well rehabili- red and blue new line of equipment w/ a tation, witching. PVC/SS construction, ex- big new shop to work in. We have brand pert workmanship and fair pricing. 50% new housing on-site for year round emgovernment grant now available. Indian ployees. Wages will vary upon experiece. Head, SK., 306-541-7210 or 306-695-2061 Call Jason 306-642-3315, Assiniboia, SK.

HELP WANTED ON DAIRY FARM, fullor part-time, dairy and maintenance work. 306-493-8201, 306-493-7631 or fax: 306-493-8212, Delisle, SK. LARGE MIXED FARM near Chauvin, AB. with newer equipment, looking for fulltime farm workers. Must have proof of valid driver’s license. Housing is available. Email resume: schopferfarms@gmail.com or call 780-842-8330 for more info. RANCH SUPERVISOR WANTED: 1500 head cow/calf operation looking for a full-time ranch supervisor. Needs to have extensive knowledge of feeding, calving and general ranch duties. Competitive salary. Please call 306-469-7974, Big River, SK. MODERN 400 COW dairy, east of Lacombe, AB. is looking to fill 1 full-time position. Applicants must have a passion for excellence with dairy cattle and be self-motivated. Experience preferred. Wages $17$21/hr. Housing available. Fax resume to 403-784-2911. Ph 403-396-4696, Tees AB LESANN LAND AND CATTLE COMPANY looking for a full-time employee on mixed grain and cattle farm. Duties include operating and maintaining all cattle and grain machinery, haying, calving, and grain related duties. Cattle experience a must, valid driver’s licence needed and Class 1 an asset. Wage between $18 to $25 an hour. based on skills and experience. Call Joel at 204-623-4357, The Pas, MB or email us at: lesannjp@gmail.com References required. FULL-TIME FARM LABOURER required for mixed farm. Valid drivers license required. Housing avail. Provost, AB. Fax resume: 780-753-2962 or ph 780-753-2952.

PASTURE MANAGER CONTRACT commencing April 1 to Oct. 31, 2014. Rannach Community Pasture, Two Hills, AB. 2500 cow/calf pair operation. Call Darrell 780-657-2740 or Dale 780-603-8711. SEEKING FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE for grain/seed farm, Govan, SK. Must be able to operate all type of equipment and work independently. 1A preferred. Competitive salary depending on experience. Relocation allowance. Housing available. Contact Kevin or Candace at 306-484-4555, e-mail yauckseedfarm@sasktel.net GENERAL FARM LABOURER for mixed farm, experience not necessary but an asset, will be operating machinery, caring for livestock, repairing buildings, seeding and harvest. Accommodations available, min. 30 hrs/week, wage negotiable depending on experience. South Cara Farms Ltd., Box 157, T0B 3S0, Provost, AB. FULL-TIME FARM LABOURER HELP. Applicants should have previous farm experience and mechanical ability. Duties incl. operation of machinery, including tractors, truck driving and other farm equipment, as well as general farm laborer duties. $12-$18/hr. depending on experience. Contact Wade Feland at 701-263-1300, Antler, North Dakota. KAMLOOPS, BC, light duty work in exchange for nice accommodation. Retired or on disability. 250-319-0233. SEMI-RETIRED COUPLE REQUIRED to work on small farm, south east of Calgary. Experience with cattle, horses and machinery necessary. Accommodations supplied. 403-236-7703, Rockyview, AB. SIMPSON RANCHING HAS a full-time Ranch Hand position available for versatile and self-motivated individual. Start date flexible, help required by Feb. 2014 calving season. Experience with cattle, horses and equipment operation/maintenance is required. Proof of valid driver’s license is required. Accommodations provided. Performance bonus available. Please include three references on resume. Cochrane, AB. Fax: 403-932-4342, email: heidi@simpsonranching.ca or call 403-473-4571 for more info. FARM MANAGER/ LABOURER for our 4000 acre contemporary grain farm with current equipment. We are looking for a self-motivated experienced person to run our farm. Experienced in all farm activities including seeding, spraying, harvesting, etc., as required. Mechanical aptitude and welding skills considered assets. Applicant should have good communication skills and be able to manage one or more employees. Valid driver’s license is required. Nine hour days, except variations dictated by season, and weather, or job timeliness. Weekends off except when the farm work dictates otherwise. Position can be full-time or seasonal, negotiable. Wages $20-$30/hr. We would consider, for the right employee, help in getting started farming or a co-farming arrangement. Please contact Stan or Donna Yaskiw, Birtle, MB. 204-796-1400 or 204-842-5252.

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FULL-TIME AND SEASONAL people to assist in operating a large modern grain farm. Preference given to experience as a Mechanic’s helper and Class 1 driver’s license an asset. Wages based on experience, range $12-20/hr. but not limited to. Housing available. Apply to Galvin Farms Ltd, 204-748-8332, Virden, MB., john@galvinfarms.com

FULL-TIME FOREMAN POSITION on 10,000 acre grain farm in Lampman, SK. Must be willing to work long hrs during seeding, spraying and harvesting seasons. Successful applicant should have: Class 1A license w/clean abstract; Farm management education including basic Agronomy; Experience operating modern JD equipment w/ability to program and operate John Deere’s AMS technology. Other duties include: Hiring, training and managing farm employees; Maintenance of all farm equipment; All crop spraying operations and Coordinating swathing and harvest HELP WANTED ON mixed farm: Some operations, 25$/hr. Phone Ole Michaelsen cattle experience an asset. New shop for at 306-487-7816 or fax: 306-487-2770. anyone mechanically inclined. Driver’s licence a must, 1A an asset. Must be willing to do manual labour and operate and THOROUGHBRED BREEDING OPERATION maintain equipment. Paynton, SK. Send on small ranch requires person w/horse resume to: buggfarms@hotmail.com and equipment experience. A semi retired Ph/fax 306-895-4601. couple would be ideal. Accommodation incl. 604-961-8224, 604-888-0280, Princeton, BC., theandersons@uniserve.com FARM MANAGERS/ SUPERVISORS with post secondary diploma or university equivalent (NOC Code 8251). Three fulltime permanent positions on larger grain farm, Terrador Farms Inc., near Oxbow, SK Duties include: planting, fertilizing, spraying and harvesting crops as well operating, maintaining all farm machinery, supervising and training farm employees. Wages HELPER WANTED ON mixed farm. Steady $3600/mos. Fax resumes: 306-483-2776. job for right person. Room and board avail. Mail: Box 368, Oxbow, SK. S0C 2B0. 403-631-2373, 403-994-0581, Olds, AB. Email: terrador.farms@sasktel.net Call Gerry at 306-483-7829 for more info.

AARTS ACRES, 2500 sow barn near Solsgirth, MB is seeking experienced Breeding and Farrowing Technicians. The successful applicant must possess necessary skills, an aptitude for the care and handling of animals, good communication skills and ability to work as part of a highly productive team. Fax resume to: 204-842-3273. or call 204-842-3231 for application form. FULL-TIME RANCH HAND. Duties include feeding, exercising horses, cleaning barns, checking bison cow/calf herd, maintaining fences. Must have experience riding horses and operating farm equipment. Wages: $18/hour, 40 hr week. Ph. Kent and Laura McAllister, 780-846-2652, Kitscoty, AB. FULL-TIME PERMANENT position available on farm/ranch in Cypress Hills, SK. Cattle experience and Class 1 would be beneficial, machinery and basic mechanical experience a must. Stable job record, reliability, work history, resume and references required, housing available. Possible land or cattle partnership. Call 306-295-4050, Eastend, SK.

FARM JOBS/ EMPLOYEES, Agemploy can help with both. Tony 403-732-4295, email: tonykarenk@hotmail.com Western Canada. GENERAL FARM LABOURER for our 4000 acre contemporary grain farm with current equipment. We are looking for a self-motivated exp. Farm Labourer. Experience in all farm activities including driving trucks, tractors, and using farm equipment an asset. Other duties would be: machinery and building maintenance, yard and farm work. Must be able to work with limited supervision. Would be willing to train. Valid drivers license is required. Position can be full-time or seasonal, negotiable. 8 hrs. a day unless dictated by the season or weather. Some weekend work is required. Wages $17-21/hr. depending on experience and ability. Please contact Stan or Donna Yaskiw, Birtle, MB. 204-796-1400, 204-842-5252.

PERMANENT POSITION on large mixed farm. Starting wage $16/hr. Individual should have good work ethic, positive attitude, mechanical skills and be able to work well with others. Duties include: working cattle, operating and maintaining farm equipment. Furnished housing available, non smoker preferred. Kincaid, SK. Fax: 306-264-3752, or phone: 306-264-7742.

DIDSBURY SPRUCE FARMS: Seeking two full-time permanent farm supervisors. Near Disbury, AB. Must have experience in agriculture and horticulture. Must be able to operate and service equipment. Capable of supervising and working well with others. Required to have experience in tree care tree harvesting and landscaping. Will be required to perform all general farm duties. Wages $13.50/hr. For inquiries contact Brett at: 403-586-8733, fax: 403-335-4423, RR #2, Site 11, Box 2, D i d s b u r y, A B . T 0 M 0 W 0 . e m a i l : brett@didsbury sprucefarms.com A S S I S TA N T F O R E M A N AND H e a v y Equipment Operator Positions with the RM of Victory, NO 226. Road building experience and mechanical aptitude are preferred. Equipment: Scrapers, graders, dozer. Must have valid driver’s license. Apply to: RM of Victory, NO 226 Box 100 Beechy, SK. S0L 0C0. Fax: 306-859-2271, E-mail: rm226@sasktel.net

Lloydminster, AB Requires 5 Service Rig Derrick Hands @ $29.50/hr – 40 hrs/wk and 12 Service Rig Floor Hands @ $27.00/hr – 40 hrs/wk, for work in the Lloydminster area.

Please fax resume to 780-871-6908 or email: royalwel@telus.net

5 EXCAVATOR OPERATORS, $20-25/hour depending on experience. Full-time seasonal, April to Dec. 2014. 2 years experience with Pipeline, Water and Sewer, trackhoe or trade certificate is required. Clear drivers abstract. Apply with resume to: Rite Choice Construction Ltd., 104-502 Cope Way, Saskatoon, SK. S7T 0G3 or email: janlind@sasktel.net or fax: 306-937-1737.

FARM HELP REQUIRED for grain farm in Eatonia, SK. area. Must be able to operate all types of equipment and work independently. 1A and high clearance sprayer experience preferred. Email resume and references to gguidinger@hotmail.com or fax Greg at 306-967-2380.

DAIRY, BEEF, CROP, hog and sheep farms in Europe, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and Japan are looking for help! AgriVenture arranges host/employer, work permit, insurance, airfare and support. Young adults 18-30 with interests in agriculture/horticulture are urged to apply. www.agriventure.com 1-888-598-4415.

7 PERMANENT FULL-TIME Positions available at Tri-Ventures Greenhouses in Redcliff, AB. Job includes daily picking and pruning of vegetable plants, heavy lifting i n a h o t a n d h u m i d e nv i r o n m e n t , $9.95/hr., 10 hr. days, 7 days a week. Email rickwag@telus.net

COPELAND SEEDS LTD., ROSETOWN, SK. is looking for a Mill Operator, a General Labourer and a person with a 1A driver’s license. All full-time positions with benefits packages. Our facility is 20 minutes south of Rosetown. For more info contact Bob at 306-378-2286. Send resume to: copeland.seeds@sasktel.net or fax 306-378-2366.

GC JENSEN ACRES INC. seeking multiple general farm workers to assist with seeding and harvest operations near Milden, SK. Duties include: operating machinery, maintenance, yardwork. Minimum hours 8AM - 5PM, Mon. - Friday, April - Oct. Starting $15/hr. plus accomm. Must be able to work well and communicate with Farm experience an asset. Call FOUR PIPELAYERS - Drainage Systems, others. fax resume: 306-935-2201, $16.-$23/hour, depending on experience. 306-935-4523, Box 10, Milden, SK. S0L 2L0. Full-time seasonal, April to December 2014. Pipelaying (water and sewer) drain- GREENHOUSE WORKERS WANTED: age and construction experience is an as- Seasonal full-time positions. Feb. to Sept., set. Send resume Rite Choice Construction Regina, SK. Minimum of 1-2 yrs experience Ltd., 104-502 Cope Way, Saskatoon, SK. required, must have working knowledge of S7T 0G3 or email: janlind@sasktel.net or greenhouse or nursery plant production. fax 306-937-1737. Must be able to work in a team setting as well as independently, must have good oral communications in English, must be able to work evenings and weekends. Job includes heavy lifting, constant bending, pricing, cleaning and other greenhouse duIs a pro gre s s ive , e xpa n d in g ties in various temperature and weather conditions. $12.00/hour. Send resumes a gric u ltu ra l s a lva ge pa rts to: tim@dutchgrowers.net 6 PERMANENT FULL-TIME Positions available at Rolling Acres Greenhouses in Medicine Hat, AB. Job includes daily picking and pruning of vegetable plants, heavy lifting in a hot and humid environment, $9.95/hr., 10 hr. days, 7 days a week. Email acramer@canopycanada.net

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10 PERMANENT FULL-TIME Positions available at County Fresh Farm Greenhouses in Cypress County, AB. Job includes daily picking and pruning of vegetable plants, heavy lifting in a hot and humid environment, $9.95/hr., 10 hr. days, 7 days/wk. countyfreshfarms@hotmail.com CAMPGROUND STAFF NEEDED for April 15, 2014. Best suits couples for general campground duties. For info please email HERD MANAGEMENT POSITION: 160 cow info@dicksonleisuregrounds.com or call milking herd in Grunthal, MB. Manager needed for breeding, herd health, milking 403-227-2941, Red Deer, AB. and data input. Our motto of faith, family GARDEN LABOURER WANTED for 2014 and farming is important to us. Housing season, May to October, $10/hr. Hudson available. Phone Henry 204-380-2223 or e-mail: rehobothfarms12@gmail.com Bay, SK. E-mail Keith: km.neu@sasktel.net

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EN V IR ON M EN TAL FIEL D TECH N OL OGISTS N EED ED ! (Com petition #13-1118-02) Sum m it Liability Solutions Inc. is seeking 2 highly m otivated individuals to be part of our Drilling W aste M anagem ent Division as Environm entalFIELD Technologists for our Lloydm inster Division. You w ill be supported and trained by the entire Sum m it organization w hich consists of a dynam ic Team of technicaladm inistrators,business developm ent professionals, an in house IT departm ent and m any other highly experienced, skilled and educated Professionals. You w ill report directly to the R egional M anager, D rilling W aste M anagem ent, Lloydm inster,AB . Environm ental Technologists are responsible for: LW D field support, sam pling w aste,m anagem ent field support,rig support/audits/checklists, daily updates from the field and Safety adherence. The successfulapplicantw illpossess the follow ing:Ability to undertake a variety of project-related tasks including: drilling fluid sam pling, testing and disposalcoordination,excellent com m unication skills to assist w ith the ability to represent Sum m it during discussions w ith Landow ners, Agents ofR egulators and representative ofSum m it’s custom ers.A farm ing background is a strong asset. C andidates m ust be prepared to w ork in a m ultidisciplinary project team environm ent. Due to the volum e ofapplications,only candidates selected foran interview will be contacted.

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LOCATION GENERAL Manager provides leading edge, high quality service and support for crop inputs for the Mundare, AB. farming area. They have single site responsibility and expected to lead the location team to deliver the budgeted results for the location. Ensures the location’s facilities and equipment is kept in peak operating function at all times and proactively seeks out infrastructure efficiencies. Responsible for inventory control processes and procedures ensuring the real time inventory calculations are available and correct for fertilizer and crop protection product inventory. Proven ability to lead a team including delegation and follow up with staff. Proven self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit and desire to succeed. Experience in completing and managing a financial budget to the level of net income, including sales/gross profit, operational expenditure and capital expenditure. Email resume to: humanresources@agsiag.com

HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC, experienced in hydraulics, diesel engines, prime movers, tracked vehicles, as well as spray equipment. This is an opportunity for field and shop work. Please send resume by email to: acemail@acevegetation.com or by fax: 780-955-9426 or send by mail to: ACE, 2001- 8 St. Nisku, AB. T9E 7Z1. 3 BASE FOREMEN NEEDED. Full-time year round work, $25-29. per hour plus benefits. Minimum 3 years experience with all aspects of road construction. Apply at Prairie Paving, 805 48th St E., Saskatoon, SK. S7K 0X5 or fax 306-343-0416 or email marc@prairiepaving.ca 2- COMMERCIAL PILOTS needed for the 2014 summer season, May to Sept. 15. Applicant requires a minimum 2000 hrs. Turbine Time and/or 1500 hrs. Air Tractor Turbine Time and a minimum of 300 hrs. Forestry Protection. Position offers top pay package to the dedicated individual, commission base position w/base salary at $1500/week. Applicant must have a clean flight record. Send resume outlining all aerial application experience and references, if available, to skyag2@hotmail.com We will only accept resumes or questions by email. Please do not apply unless all criteria can be met. Lafleche, SK.

SERVICE MANAGER REQUIRED for Case /IH and NH dealer in SW Sask. Successful applicant will have good computer knowledge, be self-motivated, posess good communication and people skills and able to manage the day-to-day duties of a busy service centre. Fax resume to: Ternes Sales & Service Ltd., Maple Creek, SK., Attention: Roger, Fax: 306-662-3839 or email: rternes@sasktel.net

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HEAVY DUTY AG Technician required for Case IH, NH dealer in SW Sask. Prior experience (to either line) preferred but not essential. We offer competitive wages with benefits. Fax resume to: Ternes Sales and S e r v i c e L t d . , M ap l e C r e e k , S K . F a x 306-662-3839, email: rternes@sasktel.net 2 ROOF PAINTERS NEEDED. Full-time seasonal, starting April 1, 2014, $18-$22. hour depending on experience. Minimum 3 yrs experience with spray painting and sandblasting. Duties: sandblasting, sanding, painting, coating. Apply to: Superior Spray Foam, 12843, 53rd Street, Edmonton, AB. T5A 4J6 or fax 306-934-6460 or email brad@superiorsprayfoam.ca

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O ilfield P um p K n o w led ge a n A s s et Applicants m ust be organized & efficient, be m otivated, be a team player and w ork w ith m inim al supervision in a fast grow ing environm ent. W e Offer Com petitive W ages and B enefits Package. Please forw ard resum e by January 6, 2014 to: Kelro Pum p & M echanicalLtd. P.O. Box 10989 Lloydm inster, AB. T9V 3B3 Fax N o: 780-875-7441 E-m ail: rob@kelro.com W e thank allinterested candidates, how ever, only those selected for an interview w illbe contacted. AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC WANTED located in Carnduff, SK. Journeyman, second or third year apprentice. Offer competitive wages. For info call Lee 306-482-3827, or email resume to goertzfarms@sasktel.net 2 CARPENTERS NEEDED. Full-time year round, $20-24. per hour depending on experience. 4 years experience constructing, fitting, repairing and installing structures made of wood. Apply to: Citylife Investment Corp., 50-710 Cynthia St., Saskatoon, SK. S7L 6A2 or fax 306-934-6460 or email dave@citylifecorp.com

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Producer groups to take over Ag minister highlights livestock brand inspection positive aspects of year BY BARB GLEN

Efficiency, flexibility sought | Inspection cost expected to remain at $2 per head BY KAREN BRIERE REGINA BUREAU

Saskatchewan livestock organizations will take over brand inspection in the province Jan. 1 through a new non-profit corporation. Five producer groups have formed the Livestock Services of Saskatchewan Corp. (LSS) to deliver inspection services previously offered by the provincial government. The 41 full-time equivalent staff working in the inspection service will transfer to the corporation. The Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association, the Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association (SSGA), the Saskatchewan Cattle Feeders Association, the Saskatchewan Horse Federation and Livestock Marketers of Saskatchewan own the new company. Agriculture minister Lyle Stewart said the government has committed funding for five years until LSS is on its feet. “They need to be able to make payroll,” he said. The province announced last year that it wanted out of brand inspec-

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tion. It was the last province to move to the private model. Stewart said Saskatchewan was “a poor fit” when it came to co-operating with other provinces. It was also the most expensive at $2 per head, compared to $1.25 in Alberta, and was losing money. He said LSS should be more efficient and flexible. “I don’t think producers will notice any change because of this,” he said. SSGA president Harold Martens said efficiency and flexibility will likely result from new policies such as not sending out a brand inspector for just two or three head. Instead, producers would have to bring cattle to a certain location for inspection.

Hiring will no longer be done through the Public Service Commission, which Martens said will allow LSS to hire more quickly. As well, providing service to Manitoba, which doesn’t have its own livestock inspection, has not been a break-even business. “Efficiencies will be built in as we begin to develop our own pattern.” Jason Pollock, former chief executive officer of Canadian Western Agribition and a rancher near Maple Creek, Sask., has been hired as the acting CEO. Martens said the process of taking over from the ministry has taken 18 months because it turned out to be complex. Issues such as who pays to store records or when staff are required to testify in cattle theft cases had to be worked out. “There were surprises to all of us in this,” he said. The current cost of inspection, which is $2 per head, isn’t expected to go down, he added. There may be opportunities in the future to co-operate with other provinces to provide a western Canadian inspection service, he added.

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The burden that Alberta’s big crop has imposed on grain storage and the transportation system is “not the worst problem to have,” says the provincial agriculture minister. In a Dec. 12 year-end review of agriculture and rural development, Verlyn Olson said total production in Alberta was 27 million tonnes, up 26 percent from 2012 and 37 percent higher than the 10-year average. “That has presented us with some challenges, but if we can have our choice of what challenges we have to face, I think that most producers would say, ‘well I’d sure take that rather than having a drought.’ ” Olson said he’s heard complaints about shipping progress on this year’s large crop and has spoken with rail company officials. However, he said more rail cars will not solve the problem as some have suggested. Alberta led the nation this year with $12 billion in total farm cash receipts. “We’re obviously producing an awful lot of stuff and we need to find new markets for our commodities and we need to preserve the markets that we have.”

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Olson said he hears a lot about the availability of foreign workers to staff the province’s agricultural enterprises. “We’re doing our best to motivate the federal government to relax their rules and make their rules more amenable to more foreign workers, but that’s also a work in progress.” He praised the promise of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement with the European Union and also noted trade opportunities in Asia and Kazakhstan. On the wider rural front, Olson praised the success of the province’s first open farm days this year, which saw 40 farms open their gates to several thousand urban visitors. The Tour of Alberta cycling race was another coup to showcase the province, he added. Olson listed Lethbridge’s EPIC egg plant and Lethbridge Biogas, both of which opened this year, as examples of agricultural innovation.

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POTATOES | INCREASING CONSUMPTION

Ontario growers plan to boost spud’s image National agency considered | New organization would raise funds to encourage increased potato consumption BY JEFFREY CARTER FREELANCE WRITER

CAMBRIDGE, Ont. — The Ontario Potato Board has a two-pronged strategy to put fresh potatoes back on the menu. The board, together with the Canadian Potato Committee and the Canadian Horticulture Council, is looking at the feasibility of a national agency, said board chair Bob Squirrell. Such an agency could raise $300,000 to $400,000 for potato promotion by placing a three cent-per hundredweight levy on U.S. imports, he added. The levy is already collected on potato exports. “We are now in the final stages of completing a feasibility study,” Squirrell said. “If the study indicates it makes sense to establish an agency, the Canadian potato industry is expected to move forward.… This could take several years to accomplish.” However, the bigger challenge may be in convincing Canadian families to change their eating habits. Va l u e - c h a i n c o - o r d i n a t i o n , improved packaging and consumer education lie at the heart of recommendations presented Dec. 4 at the potato board’s annual meeting. George Mitges of George Mitges and Associates said potato growers, whether they’re focused on early crop or main crop potatoes, need to sit down together to find ways to better manage the entire value chain. He recommended a systems-based approach to production, packaging, distribution and marketing to reduce costs. “This is not about your manage-

and phytochemicals when they’re not eaten as french fries or chips or slathered with butter and sour cream. Marenick said better packaging can be part of the educational component. She cited packaging used in other countries that identify potatoes by type and suggest cooking options. For example, the Melissa’s brand in the United States promotes different potato types such as Baby Dutch Yellow Potatoes, which are described as having a “light, subtle flavour and

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The production of chip potatoes is holding steady in Ontario, but sales of fresh potatoes have been in sharp decline. Huron County grower Kevin Kwarciak said he’s had to switch acres to other crops such as onions. “Onion consumption is up 40 percent in the last 10 years and potato consumption is down 40 per cent in the last 10 years. What would you grow?” he said. The volume of potatoes grown for the fresh market in Ontario has decreased from more than 2.2 mil-

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ment capabilities. It is value chain management,” he said. There’s also a need to for a strong national group, similar to organizations in the United Kingdom and the United States, which would develop effective consumer campaigns and promote potatoes’ nutritional benefits and convenience. Nicole Marenick of Value Chain Management International presented results from a two-part survey involving more than 1,000 Ontario residents. The survey results emphasize a need for education to address the wide knowledge gaps that exist among consumers about one of the world’s most important vegetables. For example, potatoes are a highglycemic food, which are associated with a spike in blood sugar levels. However, there is conflicting research about the impact on health. Potato advocates suggest the issue overshadows the vegetable’s considerable attributes. Potatoes are exceptionally low in calories, high in fibre and a good source of vitamins

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• Grape vines are netted in autumn to protect them from birds. • Grapes are then left on the vine until a sustained temperature of - 8 C or lower is reached. Between the end of the growing season and harvest, the grapes dehydrate and the juices are concentrated and develop the characteristic complexity of icewine. • During icewine season, wineries and grape growers keep a watch on the weather forecast looking for an optimum stretch of between -10 and -12 C. This range will produce juice in the desired range for sweetness.

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• Once grapes are harvested, they are pressed in small hydraulic presses under much higher pressure than normal for grapes harvested in the regular season. Because the grapes are frozen, most water is left behind as ice in the press. Juice yields for icewine grapes are much lower than for table wines, with average yields of 500 litres for each acre netted, or approximately 15 percent of the expected yield for grapes harvested for table wines.

British Columbia’s wine industry will likely harvest its largest ever crop of icewine this year. Twenty-nine wineries have registered crops for icewine production, and more than 1,000 tons of frozen grapes will be harvested from Okanagan vineyards. “In B.C., icewine is an important sector, though not necessarily as much as, say, other regions, like Ontario,” said Miles Prodan, president of the B.C. Wine Institute. “Ontario produces more icewine than B.C. and has more overall acreage, so, to begin with, they have

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Aspirations lead to innovation Farmers with expansion plans are more likely to adopt or develop new methods and products BY DAN YATES

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Producers with the largest farm receipts aren’t necessarily the most innovative. Rather, it’s the farmers and livestock operators who are starting or expanding their businesses who are most likely to adopt new products and production, marketing and management techniques, says Eric Micheels of the University of Saskatchewan. Micheels, a professor in the university’s department of bioresource policy, business and economics, is studying the absorptive capacity of agricultural producers, which means their ability to apply new knowledge. Earlier this year, he oversaw a survey of 500 Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba producers. While a small sample, the results begin to paint a picture of the innovators within western Canadian agriculture. He said the results could benefit policy-makers and those working in agricultural extension to speed the transfer of knowledge throughout the sector. “This absorptive capacity seemed to really almost replace the importance on farm size,” said Micheels. “That’s not significant, if you just look at sales. Basically, sales is a result of the innovation. It’s the result of the actions that farmer has taken. It’s not necessarily a driver.” The survey, which defined innovation as “a change in routine” within the last three years, found that early adopters operate larger farms with more employees, have larger social networks, attend workshops and work with consultants. Age wasn’t a factor. “It’s basically where do you see your farm in five years, 10 years? If you’re on this expansion path, then you’re probably going to be casting a wider net,” said Micheels. “If I’m on this plan to get bigger, I have to be more efficient. I have to do all these other things.” Aspirations matter, he said. “You could be the most inefficient farmer and if you’re happy with that, you’re not going to innovate. And if you’re still able to make a living and make your payments and do everything else, you can farm like that forever,” he said. The survey found that new cultivars and crop types were more likely to be adopted than new livestock breeds. Weed, pest, disease and soil management techniques and new farm

equipment were the most adopted innovations. “Some farmers are really good at getting the crop out of the ground. They don’t really care so much about the marketing, and vice versa,” said Micheels. “I think that the most successful farms are the ones that really under-

stand their strengths and how to outsource what maybe isn’t their strength.” It’s where farm meetings and a few friends, as well as paid consultants, can help. “One thing that I found is the use of consultants tends to contribute more than just coffee row,” he said. “So there you have a farmer that’s making that investment.” The survey offers a snapshot of a three-year period, which means it may have missed producers who made significant changes to their farm outside of that window. Micheels said he would like to replicate the survey again in the future.

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Both ends of tractor put to work Front-mounted snow blowers | Front three-point hitch and p.t.o. equipment are more efficient than hydraulic systems BY RON LYSENG WINNIPEG BUREAU

Front three-point hitches, front power take-off and big snow blowers have finally come into their own. This combination lets the operator use a large mechanical frontwheel drive tractor up to 400 horsepower, which helps prevent large snowbanks from building up. The added bonus is the health of the driver’s neck and back, which can take a beating with rear-mounted blowers. Farmers who are recent immigrants from Europe, as well as Canadian vegetable farmers, are already aware of the multitude of implements for p.t.o. and three-pointhitches at the front of a tractor. European tractors often have the benefit of a factory built p.t.o. at both ends of the machine. The option is now available on several mid-sized North American tractor lines. Representatives from two of Canada’s biggest aftermarket p.t.o. and three-point hitch suppliers agree that front-mount snow blowers have become hot items. The demand continues to escalate, to a large degree because of oil industry demands for clear roads. Hydraulic front p.t.o. has been tried by people who like the simplicity of using hydraulic lines to move power up to the front. However, they found that hydraulics robbed too much power, except when blowing powdery light snow. Power generated by hydraulic systems at the back of a tractor doesn’t cut it at the front in hard-packed snow. Some mechanical drive front p.t.o. systems have a drop box at the back and a long drive shaft to bring power to the implement up front.

This overcomes the power loss of running hydraulics to the front, but the long drive shaft running under the belly of the tractor is susceptible to damage. For this reason, most farmers go through the inconvenience of removing the kit in the spring and installing it again in the fall. It isn’t a significant factor, but it means the tractor can’t make better use of itself from April through October when it could be fitted with other front-mount implements. Aftermarket companies began selling front p.t.o. kits and three-point front hitch kits for mechanical frontwheel drive (MFWD) tractors. The two major players selling front hitch and p.t.o. equipment on the Canadian Prairies are Zuidberg Frontlink of Germany, and Laforge FrontPower of France. Zuidberg Frontlink Frontlink has front p.t.o. kits for virtually any tractor from small compact utility tractors to the largest 400 h.p. MFWD. However, it does not make a front p.t.o. for centre-articulating tractors, said Frontlink manager Jared Scholten.

The drive shaft from the crank connects to the dropbox, which has been bolted into the new subframe. | ZUIDBERG IMAGE He said all Frontlink front p.t.o. systems are designed to run off the front of the crankshaft. It does not run a drive shaft from the rear p.t.o. to the front. “Our research says you lose 10 to 15 percent of your horsepower when you run your front p.t.o. with a drive shaft from the rear,” said Scholten. “Our power lost, when we run the p.t.o. directly off the crankshaft, is only two to three percent. We replace the crank pulley with one we’ve designed specifically for that engine. It has a short shaft running forward to the input side of the box.” Power is regulated by a wet clutch, similar to ones used in conventional p.t.o. boxes at the back of tractors. Scholten said front p.t.o. gearboxes are far smaller than those at the back, but they have no trouble doing heavy work such as blowing snow or cutting hay. Frontlink uses a 540 r.p.m. gearbox for tractors under 100 h.p. and a 1,000 r.p.m. gearbox for larger tractors. When buying a factory option or an aftermarket front p.t.o. for a compact tractor he said to remember most use

Front drives allow for the use of heavy duty implements on larger tractors. | ZUIDBERG FRONTLINK PHOTO either a drive shaft from the rear or a hydraulic system. Scholten said sales of 1,000 r.p.m. front p.t.o. kits are particularly popular in parts of the Prairies where the oil industry is active, with many of those sales going to farmers. “We’re also getting a lot of business from (rural municipalities). They find they can clear snow more efficiently in the winter, and do a better job of it. Then in the summer they install mowers and sweepers,” he said. “Nearly all our customers buy the front p.t.o. and front three-pointhitch together as a package. Frontlink is available from any implement dealer who sells new tractors.” Prices start at about $4,000 for a three point hitch only, while $15,000 buys a hitch, front p.t.o., accumulator, weight carrier, block weight, chain hangers, plate cooler and other minor parts.

Laforge FrontPower Half of all tractors sold in Europe are built with front three point hitches and p.t.o.s. The other half come equipped with their torsion dampener connection already installed at the front end of the crank. All European diesel manufacturers, as well as some in North America, now build true symmetrical engines, said Lars Paulsson of Laforge FrontPower. “A symmetrical engine is designed to pull as much power off the front pulley as off the flywheel. It ’s designed to supply large hydraulic power at the front of a tractor,” Paulsson said. “But some manufacturers try to cut costs. They install a cheapy pulley that won’t handle a heavy hydraulic load. When we deal with one of those engines, we simply replace their cheap pulley with our good one. For

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P.T.O. | ROTATION

Front power take-off rotation standardized — then relaxed BY RON LYSENG WINNIPEG BUREAU

Engineers design units to be as small as possible so implements mount close to the tractor. | LAFORGE FRONTPOWER PHOTOS example, John Deere builds symmetrical engines, and the front pulleys already have threaded holes for the torsion dampener or rubber flange. It’s ready to go.” Paulsson said the space available for front p.t.o. boxes constantly shrinks for both factory and aftermarket units. Tier 4 criteria place greater demands on cooling systems, with bigger heat exchangers and more shrouding. “The front p.t.o. unit now weighs only about 100 kilo,” he said. “And we also want it as close as possible to the crankshaft so we have a shorter driveshaft from the coupler to the implement.” He said the standards call for specific distances from the p.t.o. output shaft to the balls on a three point hitch. A big p.t.o. box makes the implement stick out further, which creates balance and handling problems and may push the unit beyond the established criteria. Although a small front p.t.o. box is a necessity, it doesn’t have to be weak. “Our front p.t.o. boxes can be installed on mechanical front wheel drive tractors up to 500 h.p. and still be covered by warranty. Our warranty is based on 180 h.p. continuous operation. “Some companies state a maximum horsepower in their warranty, but that’s only for short periods of time, not continuous operation,” he said. “Our warranty is two years or 2,000 hours. Actual life expectancy is a lot longer, even if you run it up to 110 or 120 percent once in a while.” Paulsson said snow blowing is the biggest test on front p.t.o. systems, especially in parking lots and city streets. Snow removal crews typically create massive mountains of snow and then come back days later when it’s solidified into a glacier, wanting to truck it away in semi trailers. Instead of using bucket loaders to load the semis, they charge into the frozen piles with snow blowers because they load quicker. However, they also put bricks, rocks, manhole covers and stop signs through the blower. “And they keep that up at a full 1,000 r.p.m. solid, day and night. Not many systems live through that,” he said “We’re the exclusive OEM (original equipment manufacturer) supplier of front p.t.o. and front hitch systems to John Deere, so that gives us a pretty

In some combinations of crank and coupler, the kit uses the original pulley. In other crank/coupler kits, a new pulley must be installed.

Simplicity in the manufacturing process dictated that front power take-off systems would turn counterclockwise when the first machines came to market in Germany 50 years ago. As well, only Deutz and Fendt were building the mowers that farmers bought for their tractors, which meant they could build them to turn any direction they wanted. “Rear p.t.o. speeds were already standardized as either 540 r.p.m. or 1,000 r.p.m.,” said Lars Paulsson of Lafarge FrontPower. “Using a two-gear gearbox, they decided to go for 1,000 r.p.m., but the p.t.o. ended up going the opposite direction from the rear p.t.o. No problem. Both companies also made the mowers. Their p.t.o. wasn’t intended for any other implement, so counter-clockwise would work just fine.” The new system was highly efficient, and front p.t.o. was greatly appreciated. Farmers still lived in small villages with their barn and a few cows in those simpler days. They drove their equipment to their fields every day to cut some hay with the new front

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mounted mower, pile it onto the selfloading wagon at the rear of the tractor and then head home to feed the cows. Even today, most front p.t.o. systems in Germany, Austria and the Netherlands abide by the old DIN standard that states a front p.t.o. rotates counter-clockwise at 1,000 r.p.m. using the 35 millimetre, sixspline shaft that dates back to the Second World War. This shaft became the standard because that’s what Deutz and Fendt happened to have in excess in their parts bin at the time. However, farmers and engineers in Scandinavia, Britain and France wanted their front p.t.o. drives to turn the same direction as their rear p.t.o. so their regular rear implements could be used at the front.

Versatile forced a decision in the 1980s when it introduced the bidirectional tractor. The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) worked out a compromise with manufacturers that required front p.t.o. shafts to turn clockwise at 1,000 r.p.m. with a standard 21-spline, 35 mm shaft identical to that at the rear. “You open yourself up to significant liability exposure if you offer equipment that doesn’t meet industry standards,” Paulsson said. North American customers demand p.t.o. systems that can work with readily available implements that are used with a rear p.t.o. German tractor manufacturers have been lobbying recently to have the ISO standard relaxed. Fendt especially has been active in this and it looks like they have succeeded in convincing John Deere and CNH to go along with relaxing the standard and allow every which way of rotation, size of shaft and spline design. “It’s going to be misery for the North American customer, in my opinion. Nobody in the publishing business has caught this yet because front p.t.o. is such a small segment. But for affected customers and dealers, it’s going to spell trouble.”

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DRILLS | ACCURATE DELIVERY

Auto Calibration keeps seed drill honest Getting it right | Load cells plus calibration software equal one to three percent accuracy BY RON LYSENG WINNIPEG BUREAU

Farmers know their calibration is off when they run out of seed and fertilizer 20 acres before the field is finished or too much product is left over when they’re done. Either way, it’s costly and cuts into seeding efficiency, says Owen Kinch, field research manager at Seed Master. “Our new Auto Calibration maintains one percent to three percent accuracy, regardless of changing conditions,” said Kinch. “Most farmers are happy if they can dial in five to eight percent. Some people give up trying to tune their meters and go seeding when their machine is off by 20 percent. We get one to three percent by using real time data from the load cells. Weight information is generated by the load cells anyway, so we simply tap into it and feed it to the Raven Viper Pro incab monitor. “The Auto Calibration software continuously reads the actual weight loss in each tank and compares that to how much weight should be lost if the calibration was perfect. “Then it makes the necessar y metering adjustments either up or down, spins the rollers faster or slower to move it closer to perfect.” The program becomes more accurate with more acres because an increasing amount of ground-truth data is fed into the system. A heavy bulky product, such as granular fertilizer going down at a high rate, gives the system enough feedback so that it self-calibrates quickly and accurately, while a light weight product, such as canola seed going down at a low rate, takes more

Load cells were already part of the Seed Master design and placed between the tank and frame, so the company decided to optimize use of that data to fine tune the metering system with Auto Calibration software, says Seed Master research manager Owen Kinch. | CALVIN FEHR PHOTO acres to dial in. Kinch said the indicated weight shown on the in-cab monitor is not necessarily a real number because it is based on catch test calibration. The farmer spins the meter roller and catches seed or fertilizer. Each revolution spits out a specific amount of product. That measurement is used to adjust

the metering system, but it’s seldom good enough for accuracy under eight percent. “More acres, bigger samples and more data lead to greater accuracy.” As well, Auto Calibration eliminates the need for farmers to do their own math, which can lead to errors. “I know from my own experiences

doing metering calibrations that it’s easy to mess them up. You think you’ve done it correctly, but then you go out and put down double the seed or double the fertilizer. Or you don’t put down enough. When you realize what you did, you wonder how much that mistake cost you so far today. It happens.” Auto Calibration software feeds

into the Raven Viper Pro, which is standard on Seed Master. It will be a standard feature on all Seed Master Nova XP tanks next year and is available as a free upgrade on all tanks with load cells going back to 2011. For more information, contact Kinch at 888-721-3001 or visit www. seedmaster.ca.

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Engineering professor Erik Coats is researching the feasibility of turning waste from dairy barns into biodegradable plastic. UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO PHOTOS

MANURE | RESEARCH

Manure transformed into biodegradable plastic Petro-chemical replacement | Some PHA products are made from corn but using manure is more environmentally beneficial BY RON LYSENG WINNIPEG BUREAU

GUELPH, Ont. — The idea of drinking out of a plastic cup made from cow manure may not seem overly appetizing to some people. “It’s not particularly appetizing to me either,” said Erik Coats, a University of Idaho civil engineering professor who is researching the chemistry of converting bio-waste into biodegradable plastic. “The yuck factor is pretty strong.” Coats’s 24-foot sanitary-white trailer, which serves as an experimental mobile plastic factory, converts 10 U.S. gallons of dairy slurry into five pounds of biodegradable plastic a day. The trailer is located next to the university’s dairy barns and connected to them by a big hose. It is the only such research project in the United States. The trailer’s 200 U.S. gallon fermentation tanks are the vital link

between the laboratory test tubes of a couple years ago and the first million gallon tank needed for a full-scale commercial production, maybe a couple years into the future. Coats’s bioplastic carries the scientific title polyhydroxyalkanoate but is more commonly referred to as PHA. The material is as clear, flexible, scentless and tasteless as a plastic bread bag. There’s not the slightest hint it’s derived from cow manure. However, to avoid unwanted marketing problems, Coats said his bioplastic won’t be used in food packaging. “It’s strictly for single use applications like packaging or where a plastic cover must be biodegradable,” he said. “I met recently with some folks who treat seeds with nutrients and fungicides wrapped in a polymer coating. Our PHA is biodegradable so it’s perfect for something like that.” In the agricultural sector, a biodegradable plastic might be suitable as

bale wrap, baling twine, bags and liquid containers. Nearly all plastic products are prod u c e d f ro m p e t ro - c h e m i c a l s. Replacing them globally with PHA would go a long way toward relieving pressure on reserves of fossil fuels. Some PHA products are made from corn, but the downside is that they keep corn out of the human and livestock food supply. Replacing those PHA items with manurebased PHA would be a positive move. The U.S. dairy herd produces 250 million tons of manure a year, and Coats’s trailer is already producing a reliably predictable product. However, he must now fine tune the chemistry to commercialize the process for a million gallon tank. He thinks a commercial sized poop-to-plastic plant has a good fit on dairy farms that are already installing bio-digesters. He said the plastics factory would insert between the mixing tank output and the bio-

digester tank input. “Our process does not compromise the operation of bio-digesters, nor do we use a separator,” Coats said. “The thickened solid slurry that comes out of our fermenter is readily digestible. We simply insert our plastic making equipment in line before the bio-digester tanks.” He said the process adds pure slurry to a simple fermentor for a short time. Effluent coming out of the fermenter consists of slurry water and solids. Solids go back into the main pipe to the bio-digester, while liquids, which are rich in the organic acids needed to produce PHA, take a different path. “We feed the liquid to our naturally occurring bacteria. The bacteria convert the acids and store them as a carbon reserve within their cells. This carbon reserve is a polyesterlike polymer.” The bacteria are killed with chlorine to harvest that polymer. At this point, what remains is a true plastic.

It looks like crumbly, white particles similar to Styrofoam. The particles are now ready to be manipulated into a commercial product, such as the flexible clear plastic. “This process can work with any organic waste material: hog slurry, food processing waste, other kinds of livestock manure or municipal waste.” He said municipal waste is the most difficult to deal with because it can contain many different elements. Chemists don’t know what they’re dealing with from day to day, so it’s hard to tune the system. “We started with dairy manure because it’s uniform and has the highest concentration of carbon and electrons. It’s the easiest to work with. It’s the best starting point, that’s all. Once we have a full-scale dairy project up and running, we’ll deal with other bio-waste sources.” For more information, contact the U of I science office at 208-885-7725 or email troberts@uidaho.edu.

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FEED INDUSTRY | MILL INSPECTION

Safety protocols likely for feed mills under Bill C-18 Industry developed its own protocol | Government is asked not to inspect certified mills the same as uncertified mills BY ROBERT ARNASON BRANDON BUREAU

Feed mills in Canada will have to adopt hazard analysis critical control point protocols if the federal government’s omnibus agriculture bill is passed. Graham Cooper, executive director of the Animal Nutrition Association of Canada (ANAC), said the requirement is a “positive step,” but the industry still wants the Canadian Food Inspection Agency to modify its inspection methods for feed mills. “What it does is requires commer-

cial feed mills to have preventive control plans, hazard identification and control plans in place,” Cooper said. “Prior to C-18 (the omnibus bill), the government didn’t have the authority to require that. It was strictly on a voluntary basis, which is good up to a point.” Federal agriculture minister Gerry Ritz introduced Bill C-18 In midDecember. It includes amendments to the Feeds Act, the Fertilizer Act and the Plant Breeders’ Rights Act. Agriculture industry groups, including ANAC, are reviewing the contents of the bill to understand how the

changes will affect their sector. ANAC has previously developed its own HAACP program, called FeedAssure, which is tailored for the feed industry. Approximately 170 feed mills and facilities in Canada are now certified under the program, which represents 70 percent of commercial feed production in the country. The CFIA said in 2010 that FeedAssure satisfied its Food Safety Enhancement Program standards. Certified feed mills are entitled to one less partial CFIA inspection per year. Despite that recognition, the CFIA inspects certified mills the same as

uncertified mills, Cooper said. “When it comes to the facility inspections, the program (FeedAssure) hasn’t been given adequate recognition,” he said. “There was very little distinction made between a feed mill that had a HAACP program in place and one that didn’t…. Some of these facilities are visited multiple times a year. And the inspections are covering areas the HAACP program has already covered.” Cooper said the CFIA should act as an auditor, ensuring that feed mills are satisfying the HAACP program. “In our view, that’s a more appro-

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priate approach (for) a facility that has taken the trouble to comply with an internationally recognized standard such as HAACP.” It’s unclear if Bill C-18 requires the CFIA to inspect feed mills differently. “That’s the $64,000 question,” Cooper said. “(But) we hope so and it appears that was the intent (of the bill).” Cooper said the feed industry wants the CFIA to fully recognize the FeedAssure program, but that doesn’t mean the industry should self-regulate. Meanwhile it’s uncertain how the legislation will affect Canada’s fertilizer industry. A government news release introducing the bill said changes to the Fertilizer Act would help fertilizer industries maintain export markets. Clyde Graham, vice-president of the Canadian Fertilizer Institute, said the changes allow the CFIA to validate the quality of fertilizer. He said the institute is evaluating the significance of the changes to the Fertilizer Act, but it appears the government is simply “modernizing” the act.

FARM POLICY | BILL C-18

Agricultural bill causes early stir in Ottawa BY BARRY WILSON OTTAWA BUREAU

Opposition MPs are promising a vigorous debate in Parliament next winter when the government brings its new omnibus agriculture reform bill forward for debate. Although Bill C-18 proposes to amend advance payments regulations, farm debt mediation and rules for fertilizer and feed plant licensing, the most contentious issue of debate will be proposals to strengthen plant breeders’ rights protections. “I certainly think the biggest piece in it is plant breeders’ rights and its impact on farmer seed prices,” opposition agriculture critic Malcolm Allen said in a Dec. 16 interview. “There is pushback from farmers across the country. There will be a vigorous debate.” Liberal agriculture critic Mark Eyking echoed the sentiment. “On the outside the bill looks very good and there is a lot I can support,” he said from his Cape Breton riding. “But plant breeders’ rights is a problem, a lot of smaller farmers say it would give big seed companies too much power and we’ll have a lot of questions about that.” The contentious provision would update the Canadian Plant Breeders’ Rights Act to 1991 international standards from rules based on a 1978 PBR agreement. The legislation says a farmers’ privilege clause would preserve the right of farmers to save their own seed for replanting. Agriculture minister Gerry Ritz said the new seed regulations would give Canadian farmers more access to new and innovative seed varieties.

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COMMUNITY BUSINESS | GENERAL STORE

Small town general store shows big heart Serving community, oil patch workers | Cromer Valley Store in southwestern Manitoba has the goods — or will order them BY ROBERT ARNASON BRANDON BUREAU

CROMER, Man. — When a town has a First Street West and doesn’t have a Second Street West, it’s safe to say it is really small. Cromer, population 30, has a First Street East, a First Street West, a United Church, a natural ice hockey rink, a shuttered Manitoba Pool Elevators and not much else. Even with its small size, Cromer has retained something that dozens of prairie towns, hamlets and villages lost decades ago: a thriving general store. The Cromer Valley Store, a modern building with tan metal siding and a red roof, stands out in a community where most structures were probably built two or three generations ago. During one recent afternoon, three flatbed trucks and several pick-up trucks were parked outside the store. In a matter of 20 minutes, about 25 customers entered the store, which features an eight-metre ceiling, wide aisles and an odd assortment of merchandise. Trailer hitches, 36-inch wrenches, flame retardant overalls and steel toe boots were on display, along with Ritz crackers, gum and toothpaste. Mark Toews, who has owned and operated the hardware and grocery store for more than three decades, said he has always stocked a diverse array of products. However, he has substantially altered the merchandise mix over the last five years in response to the oil boom in southwestern Manitoba. “We’ve been very fortunate,” he said. “The oil patch has moved in here. That’s been our life saver…. It’s luck of the draw. We didn’t move to the oil patch, the oil patch moved to us.” Toews and his son-in-law, Kent Duncalfe, who co-owns the store, took advantage of their good fortune last year by building a 6,000 sq. foot building next to the old 2,160 sq. foot store. Duncalfe said the investment was worth the risk. “It has drawn more customers. There’s more room for people to shop,” he said during a tour of the old store, which is now used for storage. “Before … in this small area, when you had four people (inside) it was getting crowded.” Toews, who was born in Alberta, moved to Cromer with his family when he was a year old. His father farmed in the area and bought the Cromer grocery and hardware store in 1977. Toews partnered with his dad in 1980 and they built a new store, which is now the old store, in 1981. Toews, who has lived in the small community for the last 54 years, joked about the size of Cromer. “When our family used to leave for the weekend it cut the population in half.” Cromer may be tiny but it is located in the heart of Manitoba’s oil industry. Two petroleum firms, Enbridge and Tundra Oil & Gas, have tank farms just north of Cromer and hundreds of oil patch workers pass

Kent Duncalfe, left, jokes with customer Murray Downing as he pays for a set of wrenches at the new 6,000 sq. foot Cromer Valley Store. The general store provides tools, clothing, work boots and baked goods to workers in Manitoba’s oil patch and local farmers like Downing. | ROBERT ARNASON PHOTOS

Bethany Thiessen prepares pizzas at the in-store bakery. She sells about 20 pizzas per day, mostly to oil field workers.

Store owners Mark Toews, left, and Duncalfe finish some paperwork.

through town each day. Still, watching Toews and Duncalfe engage with customers, it’s evident their success isn’t solely based on location, location, location. When Murray Downing, a farmer from Reston, Man., walked through the door, Toews and Duncalfe bantered with him as if he was an old friend of the family. When the farmer inquired about a set of socket wrenches he had ordered a few weeks earlier, Duncalfe asked Downing if the set was a surprise Christmas gift for his wife. “I like to think we’re still community oriented. Our community is the heart of our business and they’ve been faithful to us,” said Duncalfe,

the in-store bakery. “We do our own sausage roll. You should try one, you’ll never be the same,” Toews said with a laugh. While the food lures in dozens of oil workers every day, the store doesn’t sell another staple of the convenience store trade: cigarettes. Toews said it’s because he is a Mennonite, and smoking isn’t part of his faith. Besides food, the store also offers an embroidery service to companies in the region. An employee used an embroidery machine in the old store to sew the name of an auction mart into a hat. Duncalfe said they provide embroidered jackets, work shirts and other

who grew up near Birnie, Man., and moved to Cromer five years ago after marrying Toews’ daughter. “The oil patch definitely helps us but the community does as well.” Young men working in Manitoba’s oil industry could easily buy clothing, boots, tools and other gear at the larger communities in the region, such as Brandon, Virden and Melita. Yet they come to Cromer Valley Store because Toews and Duncalfe provide what they want at a fair price, including fast food. In the back corner of the spacious store, two employees prepare pizza, cheese buns, sandwiches, pastries and sausage rolls five days a week in

items to oil field firms, to give to their employees or use them as promotional tools. Duncalfe will slowly take over the store over the next year or so as Toews prepares to do other things with is life. “I’m going to step back,” Toews said while sitting behind a desk in the store office. “My wife and I will likely do some mission outreach in our church.” Nonetheless, it’s unlikely that Toews will completely walk away from a store that has occupied 35 years of his life. “Talking to Kent the other day, I can probably come back here and work whenever I want.”

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FARM PRACTICES | MANURE

Manure handling key in Dutch controls Strict manure laws | Fight against manure called a nation-wide issue as country tries to cope with little available land BY BARBARA DUCKWORTH CALGARY BUREAU

EDE, Netherlands — Dutch farmers increased livestock production following the Second World War to feed a hungry continent ravaged by conflict. They became major exporters of pork and dairy products, but the unintended consequence was a manure surplus. “We have too much manure for the land we have,” said farmer Gerbert Oosterlaken, who lives in northeastern Netherlands. When he built a new 600 sow operation this year, the development permit included detailed plans for manure handling and air purification systems in the barns. He not only had to apply to local authorities but was also forced to face public scrutiny. “Everybody has an opinion,” he told a recent Canadian farm tour group hosted by the Dutch government. He farms 153 acres, on which he

Farmers in The Netherlands are leading the way in bringing agricultural practices in line with consumer expectations. Western Producer reporter Barbara Duckworth looks at what lessons can be learned by Canadian livestock producers, consumers and animal welfare activists grows sugar beets, potatoes for the starch market, feed wheat and malting barley. Some of the manure is spread on the land and supplemented with commercial fertilizer because he needs more nitrogen and potassium. Next year, a new manure law will force him to treat his hog slurry and remove 30 percent of it from the area. He figures it will cost $73 to $117 per sq. metre to get rid of it. In addition, he also had to install biological scrubbers to remove particulates and ammonia, a process he agreed with because good air quality in the barn is a better environment for employees and the health of his pigs. Ferry Leenstra of Wageningen University said the fight against

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manure is a nation-wide issue, in which the public and non-governmental organizations worry about the effects on human health and the environment. “If you require a new licence because you want to expand, then the local authorities put it on the table and everybody can object,” he said. “Then you have to deal with these objections.” He said the problem is that Dutch farmers need more organic matter in their soil. They also need to import feed and use a lot of byproducts from the brewing and milling sectors, which are high in phosphorus. Concerns for public health are part of the impetus behind these rules.

An outbreak of Q fever in goats between 2007 and 2010 sickened livestock and people. About 80 people died from the bacterial infection, which was traced back to spreading goat manure on farmland. Manure regulations go back nearly 30 years. Legislation in 1986 forced farmers to register their manure production. A reference quota of manure per farm was determined by multiplying the number of animals by their phosphorus excretion, which was expressed as kilograms of manure phosphor\us per hectare. Two Dutch provinces are now experimenting with a responsible animal production index, in which f a r m s m u s t s c o re a b ov e l e g a l

requirements before expansion is considered. The intention is to improve animal health and welfare and reduce emissions and risks to human health. Farms that want to expand must meet the latest environmental rules, which include covering stored manure and finding ways to reduce phosphorus either in the feed or manure. Manure discussions are ongoing this winter because Dutch farmers need to find a place to send it. Private companies have emerged in the last 20 years that sell biological air washers for pig and poultry farms. They also offer machines to dry and pasteurize manure, which can be exported or go into biodigesters to generate energy. About 450,000 tonnes of processed, dried manure will be delivered to a government owned facility this year, where it will be burned to produce energy. Tests are also underway to turn manure into a dry, flaky material for bedding in hog barns.

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HOGS | DRUG USE

ABP | CHECKOFFS

Alta., B.C. producers halt ractopamine

Non-refundable checkoff still ABP issue

Olymel, Maple Leaf able to export | Hog producers stopped using the drug to regain access to Russia

The refund option has reduced the budget for beef promotion and marketing

BY ROBERT ARNASON BRANDON BUREAU

It’s been a year since Russia rattled the global hog industry by banning pork imports with ractopamine residues. Many Canadian farmers continue to use the beta agonist, which increases feed efficiency and stimulates the rate of gain, but hog producers in Alberta and British Columbia have abandoned the drug, says Darcy Fitzgerald, executive director of Alberta Pork. “As far as Alberta and B.C., it’s not being used and the plants don’t accept pigs that have it,” Fitzgerald said. Russian buyers are now accepting ractopamine free pork from Alberta, he added. “Olymel in Red Deer was relisted as a plant that can ship back to Russia.” Fitzgerald said the Maple Leaf hog processing plant in Lethbridge also doesn’t accept hogs produced with ractopamine, which is marketed as Paylean. Russia cited food safety concerns when it announced it would ban the import of beef, pork and turkey raised with ractopamine. However, meat industry observers have speculated the ban is a non-tariff trade barrier and possibly payback for U.S. criticism of Russian policies on human rights. Canadian Pork Council spokesperson Gary Stordy said Canada’s hog industry responded quickly to the ban because Russia is the third largest buyer of Canadian pork. It exported $491 million worth pork to Russia last year, compared to $878 million to Japan and $981 million to the United States. “There are processing plants that worked with their producers to basically remove or not use that product during production,” he said. China also doesn’t permit the use of ractopamine, and the European Union doesn’t accept meat with ractopamine residues. Two billion people live in those

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The ractopamine feed additive has been banned by some countries, which has prompted some Canadian hog producers to discontinue its use. | FILE PHOTO three markets, which is difficult for a pork-exporting nation like Canada to ignore, Stordy said. “We (Canadian Pork Council) do let producers decide on how they raise their pigs, with or without this product, but we do suggest that it (be) an informed decision with the plant they ship or sell their animals to,” he said. “Producers and processors and traders are adapting where they see fit…. Certainly in Alberta and B.C., they made those changes.” The council worked with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency earlier this year to develop a ractopaminefree pork certification program, which ensures the drug isn’t present in any stage of the supply chain, from feed manufacturers to finishing barns to processing plants. Stephane Beaudoin, regional market access manager for Elanco, the manufacturer of Paylean, said the use of ractopamine varies in Canada, depending on expectations of regional processors. He said the Canadian government has defended ractopamine, arguing

the scientific evidence shows it is safe. He added the government is taking a balanced approach. The feds needed to develop ractopamine-free protocols, through the CFIA, for producers and processors that want to sell into Russia and other markets. Beaudoin said Elanco continues to engage the Russian government and regulatory authorities, regarding the ractopamine ban, but didn’t elaborate on the progress of those discussions. Fitzgerald said the shift away from ractopamine wasn’t particularly painful for Alberta producers because a significant percentage never used the growth stimulant. “It was probably somewhere in around 50 percent that were using it.” Of course, it hasn’t been as easy for hog operators who used ractopamine, Fitzgerald added “I don’t think the producers that were using ractopamine, I can’t say they are all happy,” he said, although lower feed costs in recent months have smoothed the transition. Alberta and B.C. producers may

have ditched Paylean to secure market access, but a percentage of Manitoba hog farmers are sticking with the product. Glen Gratton of Maple Leaf Agri Farms estimated that 50 percent of Manitoba’s hog producers continue to use the drug. Maple Leaf uses ractopamine at some of its Manitoba barns. “We would be on a 50-50 split,” he said. “A lot of our farms don’t use it because we’re doing RWA (raised without antibiotics) … that means there is no ractopamine.” Gratton said Maple Leaf segregates RWA production at its Brandon processing plant. He doesn’t expect ractopamine to disappear. “In North America, the U.S. is not taking out ractopamine at all, hardly.” The chief executive officer of Smithfield Foods, which is the largest pork producer in the U.S., said this fall that the company was cutting its use of ractopamine. Bloomberg reported that 40 percent of Smithfield’s products are now made without ractopamine.

ALBERTA BEEF PRODUCERS | PREDATION

Stewardship, predation payments discussed BY BARB GLEN LETHBRIDGE BUREAU

The care and feeding of wildlife was on the minds of ranchers earlier this month at the Alberta Beef Producers annual meeting. Six of the 20 resolutions that members passed dealt with how cattle production overlaps with predators and wild grazing animals. The ABP executive has been directed to lobby government for quicker payments for livestock predation, allow paid hunting under the wildlife act and increase elk hunting in problem areas. “There’s a number of places now within the province that swath grazing or bale grazing is almost not even a possibility because the wildlife will

wreck it before your cattle even get a chance to eat it,” said new ABP chair Greg Bowie of Ponoka, Alta. Elk have become a particular problem, notably in an area surrounding Canadian Forces Base Suffield where a herd estimated at 5,000 eats and damages nearby private grassland. There are similar concerns in grazing areas along the eastern slopes of the Rockies in southwestern Alberta. Wildlife issues were also addressed in a more encompassing resolution directing ABP to lobby for marketbased payments to those who provide ecological goods and services. The idea that landowners should be compensated for stewardship they provide in the form of wildlife habitat, water protection and con-

servation, biodiversity and other services has been arising more frequently, Bowie said. “There’s lots of places in the world where people are compensated in one form or another for providing those things, whether it is the wildlife itself or marshlands or areas to protect water sources,” he said. “It isn’t going to be a simple task, that’s for sure. It will take some time and it will take a lot of thought to get this thing right.” The Canadian Cattlemen’s Association established a task force to explore the options about a year ago, Bowie added, and ABP is part of that. Task force members are exploring ecological goods and services programs elsewhere in Canada and in

other countries to determine what will be sustainable, market-driven and fair, Bowie said. ABP members also resolved to oppose plans to re-introduce bison to Banff National Park because of fears of disease transmission to cattle herds near the park. Bovine tuberculosis and brucellosis can infect bison and cattle and have been detected in the past in bison surrounding Wood Buffalo National Park. Ranchers don’t want the same occurrence near Banff. “We know that there’s disease problems up there (near Wood Buffalo National Park), and until there’s a lot of assurances that these animals will be clean and that they will be contained … there’s a number of concerns there,” said Bowie.

Two resolutions presented to Alberta Beef Producers at its annual meeting earlier this month called for the return of a non-refundable checkoff. A third called for producers’ right to decide whether the checkoff should be refundable or not. All three were passed. Similar resolutions were passed last year in the ongoing controversy that has surrounded the checkoff issue since it became refundable as decreed in provincial legislation in 2010. Since then, refunds have depleted ABP funds available for research and promotion and made it difficult to predict the budget. “With the change in the number of marketings that we’ve seen over the last number of years … and the amount of refunds, it’s getting more and more difficult to fund some of the key things within Alberta Beef,” ABP chair Greg Bowie said in a Dec. 12 interview. “There isn’t another jurisdiction in the world that doesn’t have a mandatory checkoff of some form in order to cover research and promotion.”

GREG BOWIE ALBERTA BEEF PRODUCERS CHAIR

The organization collects $3 per head sold in Alberta. Of that, $1 is provided to Canada Beef Inc. and the Beef Cattle Research Council. That portion is not refundable. ABP used to collect $8 to $12 million per year from the checkoff, but the refund option shrunk that to about $5 million. It is expected to drop further due to smaller cattle numbers in the province. Bowie said ABP has spoken with government about its options. Reversion to the pre-2010 legislation of allowing non-refundable checkoffs is one of them, but not the only one. “Every year it’s getting more and more difficult for ABP to step up and put the amount of funds that they want to in order to get the matching money from the government … for research projects,” he said. “We’re going to have to do something different than what the trend is right now.” A large percentage of requests for refunds come from feedlots, and because they trade large numbers of cattle, the amounts can be substantial. However, feedlots say they can’t afford to forgo check-off money unless their competitors do as well. Rules governing checkoffs are the responsibility of the Alberta Agricultural Products Marketing Council.

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FARM ANIMAL COUNCIL CONFERENCE | CATERING TO CONSUMERS

Consumer views on animal care win attention Defending reputation | Although the public perception of animal abuse may be wrong, ‘perception is reality,’ says poultry firm BY KRISTEN MCEWEN SASKATOON NEWSROOM

An American poultry company had a problem on its hands in 2011 when an animal activist group conducted an undercover investigation at a North Carolina facility. The video, produced by Mercy for Animals, showed large tom turkeys kept four to a stall. Alice Johnson, vice-president of food safety and animal care with Butterball, LLC, said the eight by eight foot stalls look overcrowded to consumers, but the company saw turkeys that were large and happy. Fighting would have broken out between the birds if they had been free to roam in a much larger pen, she added. However, Johnson acknowledged that the way the consumer sees how the company conducts its

business reflects on the business itself. “Perception is reality,” she told the recent Farm Animal Council of Saskatchewan conference in Saskatoon. Butterball responded to the video by conducting its own investigation. Investigators visited 52 tom and hen turkey houses to compile an extensive report and review animal welfare problems. She said a new chief executive officer produced a video that discussed the importance of animal care and treating birds. Butterball discovered that little turkey research was available, and no national guidelines or specific programs for turkey breeders had been developed because turkey demand peaks only a few times a year. As a result, the company created the Animal Care Council with a panel

of scientists, which suggests more humane ways to manage turkeys. Butterball also updates its training on a monthly basis and conducts external and internal audits. Cases in which employees mistreat birds or see someone else mishandle birds must be reported or all parties involved in the incident will be fired. Video monitoring, alternatives to stunning, elimination of manual blunt force trauma and new loading equipment were among the new policies. Johnson said Butterball’s more than 600 farms are going through a third party certification process to strengthen the program further. “Some people were concerned that the criteria is too hard, and I think it’s really improved us because it’s really helped pushed the continuous improvement,” she said.

Florian Possberg, whose family created Polar Pork Farms, said animal activist groups such as the Humane Society of the United States have an agenda to encourage consumers to become vegetarian and eliminate animal protein on the market. “They’re subtly giving them (consumers) the message that meat consumption is bad, is horrible,” said Possberg, who is chair of SaskPork and a member of the Canadian Swine Health Board and Pig Code Committee. He said slick campaigners use hundreds of thousands of dollars to out-campaign each other. Possberg said he is also following what is being done about animal welfare in the European Union, where legislation has banned individual stalls for pregnant sows, required permanent access to materials for rooting, placed restrictions on pig

mutilations and defined the weaning age at four weeks. As well, castration will be phased out by 2018. “Apparently castration is a painful procedure … however, in the case of male pigs, and many male species are the same, they get quite aggressive,” Possberg said. Pigs have died because of sexual aggression, he added. A code of conduct for hog management is now being developed that will define rules for producing pork and acceptable rules for selling pork. Animals must be kept in mind while creating the code, he added. “What’s the benefit for the animal, how is the animal going to cope with the days to come?” he said. “So I think although brand is important and consumer perception is important, at the end of the day we’d better keep in mind what the animals need.”

FETAL DEVELOPMENT | NOURISHMENT IN UTERUS

Cow nutrition in early pregnancy affects calf productivity

n animal’s productivity potential can be found in both its genetic makeup and envi-

ronmental factors such as good nutrition, housing, climate and disease prevention.

However, there might be one more factor to consider: fetal programming. More research has been highlight-

ing the importance of this area, which has significant implications for beef cattle production. Fetal programming suggests that an animal’s future performance can be affected by the environment it experiences within the uterus during the early stages of development. It was first identified in humans shortly after the Second World War, when children born to undernourished mothers during the Dutch famine of 1944 had long-term developmental and growth problems and were more likely to be susceptible to chronic diseases such as coronary heart disease as adults. It appears that a similar syndrome can appear in livestock. Studies have shown that poor maternal nutrition during gestation can result in increased calf mortality, metabolic disorders, reduced meat quality and decreased growth rates later in life. Most of the studies feed pregnant cows two diets during gestation: one is usually adequate or supplemented and the other is usually a marginal diet. In one study in Nebraska, heifer calves born from cows supplemented with protein in late gestation had greater weaning weights and prebreeding weights and were heavier at pregnancy checking time. Most importantly, they were also more likely to be pregnant (93 percent) when compared to heifers from unsupplemented cows (83 percent). It appears there are two important time periods in gestation where the nutrition of the dam may affect its offspring’s ability to express its genetic potential: Early pregnancy when the cow’s placenta is forming The placenta is responsible for exchanging nutrients from the pregnant cow to its growing fetus. The efficiency of this process is related to the early development of the placenta and its blood supply. Cows that are on marginal diets dur-

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JOHN CAMPBELL, DVM, DVSC ing this time period may have poorer placental development, which could have lifelong productivity implications for offspring even though they appear normal when born. Last two months of pregnancy Seventy-five percent of fetal growth and a significant amount of organ development occurs during this time period. Maternal nutrition may influence fetal organ development, muscle development, postnatal calf performance, carcass characteristics and reproduction of the offspring. I’ve often spoken at conferences and written articles about the importance of cow nutrition and body condition. In most of these articles, I’ve focused primarily on the effects of nutrition on the cow’s future reproductive success and on the cow’s own welfare. However, much of the research on fetal programming is showing that maternal nutrition may also have an important effect on the offspring’s future productivity. We don’t completely understand all of the mechanisms behind fetal programming and placental development, and more research is needed and is underway . It is becoming clear that managing the nutrition of the pregnant cow is an important aspect of cattle husbandry if we want to maximize the cow’s productivity and the future productivity of its offspring. John Campbell is head of Large Animal Clinical Sciences at the University of Saskatchewan’s Western College of Veterinary Medicine.

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VACATION PREPAREDNESS | SUN AND SKIN

Quick tanning, or at least a light shade of pink COWBOY LOGIC

RYAN TAYLOR

t’s not straw hat season for cowboys in North Dakota, but I’m digging my straw cowboy hat out of storage this week as I travel to a warmer clime. As it turns out, my presence in Mexico has been requested by someone I don’t like to deny — my motherin-law. She’s not requesting I travel to Mexico to arrange a hit on me so as to free up her daughter for someone better. Rather, she wants a vacation with her children, grandchildren and even her in-law children on the sunny beaches near Cancun. I agreed to the idea long ago when the tickets had to be booked. But when the mercury hit -30 C on the ranch and the diesel fuel in my tractor turned to jelly, the excitement for it cranked up a notch. I found myself chanting with frosty breath, “when do we leave, when do we leave?” as I changed the fuel filters on my tractor barehanded out on the tundra. I did, however, ungel the tractor for our friend who agreed to feed the cows while we were gone. The place we are going will likely require fewer clothes than what I wear in North Dakota in the winter. My wife bought me some shorts and short-sleeved shirts to help me blend in with the other tourists. Then, upon further inspection of the tan lines extending as far down as my neck and up to my wrists, she suggested it might be a good idea for me to have a couple of tanning sessions before I head closer to the equator in my new skin-revealing wardrobe. It was true, my legs and torso haven’t seen a lot of sun in the 43 years I’ve walked the earth. They have seen even fewer, like zero, tanning booths. But I’m afraid of nothing, man nor beast nor fluorescent tubes of artificial light, so I agreed to the challenge. Certainly, I know the warnings about artificial tanning. Believe me, I’m not making a habit of it, but I figured it would be OK to do a few sessions if for no other reason than to have material for this week’s column. I opted for the speedy tan system where you stand up in a phonebooth-sized booth and get a real

quick zap, kind of the convection oven of tanning booths. Honestly, I’m in a hurry. I’ve got tractors to ungel, fuel filters to change, things to do. I can’t be lying around for minutes on end in a slow baking booth. For one, I’m trying to get in and out of this joint quickly before somebody sees me sneaking through the swinging doors of the sun tannery. A cowboy would almost rather be caught going in to a yoga class or a lingerie store. Wait a minute, I guess I’ve done those things too and written columns about them. Amazing what a guy will do to have something to write with a biweekly column deadline and a scarcity of ideas. Three sessions and $13.20 later, I

guess I’m ready to head south and walk the beach bare chested in my shorts and sandals. However, upon mirrored inspection and my wife’s once over glance, it doesn’t seem like I got much for my money. However, after running through the routine with my wife about my disrobing, my stance and the minutes on the quick bake timer, we discovered the problem. Next time, I need to remember to take off my long johns when I head into the booth. Adios, amigos. Ryan Taylor is a rancher, writer and senator in the state legislature from Towner, North Dakota.

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FNA seeks American investors New fertilizer plant planned | Farmers of North America plans U.S. drive to sign up members BY SEAN PRATT SASKATOON NEWSROOM

CHICAGO, Ill. — A Canadian farm input provider attempting to build a nitrogen fertilizer plant is looking south of the border for investors. “We’re coming and we should be here shortly,” Jim Mann, chief executive officer of Farmers of North America, told an American audience gathered at the 2013 DTN Ag Summit.

JIM MANN FARMERS OF NORTH AMERICA CEO

The company needs more farmer investors for its proposed $1.76 billion nitrogen fertilizer plant, which will be built somewhere in Western Canada. The plant would annually produce 1.2 million tonnes of urea and 425,000 tonnes of UAN liquid fertilizer. “We have actually selected a site but haven’t told anybody where it is at,” said FNA vice-president Terry Drabiuk. About 2,400 Canadian farmers have invested a little more than $8 million in seed money for the project that FNA calls ProjectN. FNA hoped to have 4,000 farmers signed up at this point, but Mann said he is not disappointed, considering that ProjectN is still in the early stages. FNA has 10,000 members in Canada who own about 20 percent of the nation’s farmland. The company is looking to sign up new members in the United States and encourage them to invest in ProjectN. Mann hopes to secure about 425,000 tonnes worth of annual fertilizer demand from U.S. farmers, or about 30 percent of the plant’s production. FNA first needs to establish itself as a legal entity south of the border in

the Midwest states, where it thinks there will be the most interest in the project. Mann expects to be signing up members early in 2014. This is FNA’s second attempt at straddling the border. It had 400 foundation members in the U.S. Midwest at one time but growers in Ontario convinced the company to focus on the Eastern Canadian market before branching out into the U.S. FNA officials have been attending U.S. farm meetings and talking with groups like the U.S. National Farmers Union, the American Farm Bureau and Northern Plains Nitrogen in preparation for its U.S. membership campaign. Drabiuk told DTN delegates that ProjectN is unfolding at a rapid pace. “A lot of people don’t know this but we’ve finished our bankable feasibility study. We haven’t told the media.” In addition to selecting a site, the environmental work has been completed and is ready for submission to government regulators. Mann said the next step is to find a business partner to invest in the plant. FNA has hired BMO Capital Markets to look for a partner. The main selling point is that farmers in Western Canada pay more for their fertilizer than anywhere in North America, yet it is the cheapest place to produce the product due to low natural gas costs. One DTN delegate asked Mann if FNA had accounted for rising natural gas costs due to increased North American natural gas exports. Mann said the company has spoken to analysts who say natural gas prices will remain below $5 per gigajoule for the next 30 years. ProjectN would be a closed-loop system where farmer investors in Farmers in Western Canada pay more for their fertilizer than anywhere in the plant would be obligated to pur- North America, yet it is the cheapest place to produce the product due to chase a certain amount of fertilizer low natural gas costs, says FNA. | FILE PHOTO annually. If everything goes as planned the Mann said the 2,400 Canadian acres of farmland, which would farmers who have invested in the require about 50 percent of the facility will be producing fertilizer by the first quarter of 2017. project represent about 10 million plant’s annual output.

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BIOFUEL | PLANT CHANGES HANDS

Undisclosed buyer makes deal to purchase Western Canada’s largest ethanol plant BY SEAN PRATT SASKATOON NEWSROOM

The largest ethanol plant in Western Canada is changing hands. Just Energy Group Inc. has sold Terra Grain Fuels Inc., a 150 million litre ethanol plant in Belle Plaine, Sask., to an undisclosed buyer for an undisclosed amount.

“Difficult market conditions for ethanol production confirmed our initial view that this was a non-core asset to Just Energy,” chair Rebecca MacDonald said in a news release. Just Energy ended up with Terra Grain as part of its 2009 acquisition of Universal Energy Group Ltd. Just Energy sells natural gas and electricity to two million customers

in the U.S. and six Canadian provinces. It had bought Universal Energy as a way to expand its natural gas and electricity network, but the sale also included Terra Grain. That plant, which employs 40 people, has now been sold to a group of Saskatchewan business people. “They have asked us not to reveal who they are,” said Al Shulman, vice-

president of marketing for Just Energy. “They didn’t say why.” All he would say is that the group has ethanol business experience. “They’re experts in this business and we’re not. The future of the business is something that they are experts in.” The original developers behind Terra Grain were Tim LaFrance, who

founded Calgary oil and gas company Vertex Energy Ltd., and the Drummond Group, owned by Regina lawyer Gary Drummond. They were among the owners of Universal Energy that bought the plant before it opened. Shulman said the plant will continue to produce ethanol and buy wheat from area farmers.

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INSURANCE | FARM PROTECTION

Policy must be tailored to farm Taking inventory | Detailed planning necessary to find the right plan BY WILLIAM DEKAY SASKATOON NEWSROOM

Reid Henderson, Agri-Trend’s risk management and insurance manager, spoke about the insurance claim process at Farm Forum in Saskatoon. | WILLIAM DEKAY PHOTO

It’s important for producers to invite their insurance brokers to the kitchen table every year to advise and update the farm’s policy, says Reid Henderson of Agri-Trend. “Do a good job of calculating what the buildings, equipment and tools are worth,” the company’s risk management and insurance manager told the recent 2013 Farm Forum Event in Saskatoon. “That’s really important because those are often underinsured.” Of particular concern is the replacement cost of tools, which often accumulate on farms over generations. “A lot of people don’t realize how much they have in the value of tools in that shop,” Henderson said. “It’s a huge, huge problem on farms because there’s typically a cap on tools on a farm policy at $5,000. That can get eaten really quick.… It’s multigenerational acquisition of farm tools that could be going back to the 1940s. You could have a big drill

press, a shear or brake that Grandpa picked up for $1,200 but to replace it is now $12,000. It’s being used because you have a farm shop that is actually a manufacturing facility. Loss of use is huge.” Henderson said farmers should compile a complete list of what it would cost to buy a new tool, and then keep the list current. “Even though you picked up that Mac tool set at auction for $500, it might be $5,000 worth of tools to replace,” he said. Henderson said farmers need to be up front with their brokers. “If there’s something in your operations that you think the broker should know, tell him because you don’t want to find out afterwards that it was misrepresentation of the risk and your policy is void,” he said. “You never want to have that conversation. Tell everything, even if you don’t think it is relevant. Let him know.” Henderson said farmers should always try to prepare for a major loss. “This includes emergency pre-

paredness and a plan. You should have clearly defined roles and responsibilities if this ever happens,” he said. With farming ranked as the most dangerous occupation, Henderson said prevention is the key factor to understand when developing an insurance strategy. “It’s heightened during harvest season and seeding because there’s deadlines, stress and lack of sleep. That’s when accidents happen, unfortunately,” he said. Henderson said sloppiness can also lead to accidents. Lack of attention to little details can lead to big problems in an emergency, resulting in major insurance claims. “We’ve got a fire extinguisher. When is the last time on that tractor or combine that it was recharged? Is it going to work when you need it to work,” he said. Henderson said losses always seem to occur at the worst possible time. “The combine never burns in May, it’s always on Sept. 5 when you’re right in the middle of harvest.”

SUCCESSION PLANNING | TRANSPARENCY

Families must confront issues to ensure smooth transition PERSPECTIVES ON MANAGEMENT

TERRY BETKER

here are certain issues within the succession planning process that some families find difficult and may ultimately slow or stop the succession planning process altogether. They are often referred to as the “soft” issues and can sometimes be more difficult to deal with than the “hard” issues such as taxation. Families can prepare to address these issues by recognizing that they are either a problem now or will potentially cause problems during the succession planning and implementation process. Families are less likely to encounter problems that stop or slow their progress if they are prepared to deal with them as they arise, or in some instances, before they arise. Accountability The lack of accountability can be real or perceived. Many plans are derailed because no one feels responsible or accountable to keep the process moving forward. It does not have to be solely one person’s responsibility, but obviously a successful outcome is more likely if fewer (one or two) people are “driving the bus.” Too many assumptions can be made about who is in charge, which

can result in things falling through the cracks. At the least, this situation can derail the process and cause frustration. At the worst, it can result in conflict and financial costs, such as when tax issues are not optimally managed. Many people don’t want the hassle of nagging their family to attend meetings or complete succession planning duties, but this is exactly what is needed. Accountability does not have to be one person’s job, unless of course he or she is willing to take on the role. One option is to have the family decide who will be responsible for certain elements of the plan, such as contacting advisers and scheduling meetings. Whether one person is in charge or specific individuals are assigned specific responsibilities, it is critically important to clarify roles, authorities and accountabilities during the planning process and eventual transition. Accountability to a third party, such as a consultant or adviser, is a good option when families don’t or can’t take on the responsibility. Active and non-active children The challenge of active and nonactive children is not about how they will be treated in the final succession plan but how they will be involved in the planning process. Some families will want all children at all meetings and others will choose to keep non-farming children in the loop when they decide it’s necessary. My philosophy is to be more inclusive, but there is no right or wrong approach. An invitation to the non-farming children usually opens communication by keeping them informed and

giving them the opportunity to voice concerns and opinions. It can also help dismiss any myths they have, or might develop, about the parents’ relationship with the farming children. However, many personal and financial issues come to light during the planning process, and individuals’ pr ivac y w ishes need to be respected. This can even mean that some family members do not active-

ly participate in the planning. It’s usually the parents’ call. Many families experience situations where one or more family members actually refuse to participate in the planning process. There can be several reasons for this, whether it be immaturity, geographic distances or a lack of interest. Participation cannot be forced. In situations where a family member is not participating, it is strongly

re c o m m e n d e d t o c o n t i n u e t o include them in the process. You can do so by inviting them to meetings, giving them related information and keeping them informed of decisions. This eliminates the possibility of a change of heart in the future and reduces the risk of conflict. Terry Betker is a farm management consultant based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He can be reached at 204.782.8200 or terry. betker@backswath.com.

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CATTLE & SHEEP Steers 600-700 lb. (average $/cwt) Alberta

GRAINS Slaughter Cattle ($/cwt)

Grade A

Live Dec. 6-12

Previous Nov. 29-Dec. 5

Year ago

Rail Dec. 6-12

128.00 104.14-133.75 n/a 105.00-112.50

127.50 105.52-132.86 n/a 105.00-113.00

119.14 114.35 n/a 104.00

211.75-213.75 212.00-216.00 n/a n/a

211.00-212.75 210.00-215.00 n/a n/a

n/a 120.20-134.07 n/a 104.00-111.50

126.75 116.07-131.25 n/a 104.00-111.50

n/a 112.38 n/a 102.88

n/a 211.00-215.00 n/a n/a

211.00-211.75 209.00-214.00 n/a n/a

$160

Steers Alta. Ont. Sask. Man. Heifers Alta. Ont. Sask. Man.

$155

*Live f.o.b. feedlot, rail f.o.b. plant.

$165 $160 $155 $150 $145 11/8 11/18 11/25 12/2 12/9 12/16

Saskatchewan $165

$150

Manitoba $165 $160 $155 $150 $145 11/8 11/18 11/25 12/2 12/9 12/16

Heifers 500-600 lb. (average $/cwt) Alberta $155

Canfax

Feeder Cattle ($/cwt)

$145 11/8 11/18 11/25 12/2 12/9 12/16

Steers 900-1000 800-900 700-800 600-700 500-600 400-500 Heifers 800-900 700-800 600-700 500-600 400-500 300-400

Man.

Alta.

B.C.

120-136 131-149 140-160 145-166 154-178 164-189

125-150 132-152 140-161 148-167 155-180 165-195

132-146 138-154 143-158 146-165 157-177 170-190

no sales 123-149 128-150 140-157 149-168 150-175

118-132 121-138 126-142 132-153 140-158 144-168

120-135 125-142 130-151 135-157 143-170 140-170

124-135 127-140 130-147 135-154 142-161 150-172

115-135 122-138 125-139 132-145 135-150 135-151 Canfax

$150

Average Carcass Weight

$140 $135 11/8 11/18 11/25 12/2 12/9 12/16

Dec. 7/13 876 798 655 954

Canfax

Steers Heifers Cows Bulls

Saskatchewan $150 $145 $140

Dec. 8/12 890 822 664 1012

YTD 13 876 815 674 891

YTD 12 879 821 678 1026

U.S. Cash cattle ($US/cwt)

$135 $130 11/8 11/18 11/25 12/2 12/9 12/16

Manitoba $150 $145 $140 $135 $130 11/8 11/18 11/25 12/2 12/9 12/16

Slaughter cattle (35-65% choice) National Kansas Nebraska Nebraska (dressed)

Heifers 130.81 131.00 130.00 n/a

Feeders No. 1 (800-900 lb) Steers South Dakota 154.50-168.50 Billings 152.50-155.25 Dodge City 156-163

Trend -3/-4 +6/+10 steady/+1 USDA

Basis Cattle / Beef Trade

Cash Futures Alta-Neb Sask-Neb Ont-Neb

n/a n/a n/a

-11.92 n/a -19.01

Canadian Beef Production million lb. YTD % change Fed 1731.2 -3 Non-fed 288.5 +5 Total beef 2019.6 -2

Exports % from 2012 704,895 (1) +14.8 283,694 (1) +117.2 165,046 (3) -6.2 233,427 (3) -2.5 Imports % from 2012 n/a (2) n/a 52,781 (2) +13.2 163,413 (4) -1.3 207,950 (4) -2.6

Sltr. cattle to U.S. (head) Feeder C&C to U.S. (head) Total beef to U.S. (tonnes) Total beef, all nations (tonnes) Sltr. cattle from U.S. (head) Feeder C&C from U.S. (head) Total beef from U.S. (tonnes) Total beef, all nations (tonnes)

(1) to Nov. 30/13 (2) to Oct. 31/13 (3) to Oct. 31/13 (4) to Dec. 7/13

Canfax

To Dec. 7 Fed. inspections only Canada U.S. To date 2013 2,454,622 30,140,540 To date 2012 2,490,484 30,588,199 % Change 13/12 -1.4 -1.5

Agriculture Canada

Close Dec. 13 Live Cattle Dec 131.88 Feb 132.85 Apr 133.80 Jun 128.70 Aug 127.20 Feeder Cattle Jan 167.08 Mar 166.55 Apr 167.40 May 167.93 Aug 168.93

131.43 132.85 133.70 128.45 126.85

+0.45 0.00 +0.10 +0.25 +0.35

126.90 132.60 136.78 132.40 132.10

164.48 164.68 165.45 166.25 167.08

+2.60 +1.87 +1.95 +1.68 +1.85

153.08 155.03 156.35 157.60 161.95

Est. Beef Wholesale ($/cwt) This wk Last wk n/a 225-226

Yr. ago n/a Canfax

Sheep ($/lb.) & Goats ($/head) Dec. 6 Base rail (index 100) 2.48 Range 0.15-0.22 Feeder lambs 1.10-1.30 Sheep (live) 0.15

Previous 2.40 0.15-0.24 1.10-1.30 0.15 SunGold Meats

Dec. 9 1.60-2.72 1.50-2.25 1.60-1.74 1.62-1.70 1.05-1.50 1.00-1.70 0.75-0.85 0.75-0.95 60-100

New lambs 65-80 lb 80-95 lb > 95 lb > 110 lb Feeder lambs Sheep Rams Kids

1.70-2.41 1.70-2.00 1.70-1.88 1.65-1.79 1.20-1.45 1.10-1.70 0.75-0.85 0.75-0.95 60-100

Ontario Stockyards Inc.

Dec. 16 1.15-1.18 1.20 1.07 1.00 0.25-0.35

Wool lambs >80 lb Wool lambs <80 lb Hair lambs >95 lb Hair lambs <95 lb Fed sheep

HOGS Index 100 Hog Price Trends ($/ckg) Alberta $165 $160 $155 $150

n/a $145 11/8 11/18 11/25 12/2 12/9 12/16

Fixed contract $/ckg

Jan 05-Jan 18 Jan 19-Feb 01 Feb 02-Feb 15 Feb 16-Mar 01 Mar 02-Mar 15 Mar 16-Mar 29 Mar 30-Apr 12 Apr 13-Apr 26 Apr 27-May 10 May 11-May 24 May 25-Jun 07

$165 $155 $150 $145 11/8 11/18 11/25 12/2 12/9 12/16

Sltr. hogs to/fm U.S. (head) Total pork to/fm U.S. (tonnes) Total pork, all nations (tonnes) (1) to Nov. 30/13

(2) to Oct. 31/13

$170 $165 $155 $150 11/8 11/18 11/25 12/2 12/9 12/16

To date 2013 To date 2012 % change 13/12

Fed. inspections only U.S. 104,251,431 105,480,198 -1.2 Agriculture Canada

Alta. Sask.

Export 761,396 (1) 299,871 (2) 979,722 (2)

Dec Feb Apr May

Close Dec. 13 81.25 87.18 91.50 97.73

Close Dec. 6 81.68 89.00 92.05 98.20

n/a 151.75

Man. Que.

155.00 152.00 *incl. wt. premiums

-0.43 -1.82 -0.55 -0.47

Year ago 82.00 85.40 90.40 97.90

% from 2012 -6.9 +13.3 -0.7

Import n/a 195,353 (3) 205,509 (3)

% from 2012 n/a -2.5 -2.4 Agriculture Canada

Jun Jul Aug Oct

EXCHANGE RATE: DEC. 16 $1 Cdn. = $0.9394 U.S.. $1 U.S. = $1.0645 Cdn.

$145 $140 11/8 11/18 11/25 12/2 12/9 12/16

Durum (March) $255 $250 $245 $235 11/8 11/18 11/25 12/2 12/9 12/16

Milling Wheat (March) $230 $220

$190 11/8 11/18 11/25 12/2 12/9 12/16

Close Dec. 13 99.50 98.30 96.23 82.95

Canola (cash - Jan.) $510 $480

Trend -0.20 +0.20 +0.20 +0.42

Year ago 99.85 99.60 98.40 87.50

Laird lentils, No. 1 (¢/lb) Laird lentils, Xtra 3 (¢/lb) Richlea lentils, No. 1 (¢/lb) Eston lentils, No. 1 (¢/lb) Eston lentils, Xtra 3 (¢/lb) Sm. Red lentils, No. 2 (¢/lb) Sm. Red lentils, Xtra 3 (¢/lb) Peas, green No. 1 ($/bu) Peas, green 10% bleach ($/bu) Peas, med. yellow No. 1 ($/bu) Peas, sm. yellow No. 2 ($/bu) Maple peas ($/bu) Feed peas ($/bu) Mustard, yellow, No. 1 (¢/lb) Mustard, brown, No. 1 (¢/lb) Mustard, Oriental, No. 1 (¢/lb) Canaryseed (¢/lb) Desi chickpeas (¢/lb) Kabuli, 8mm, No. 1 (¢/lb) Kabuli, 7mm, No. 1 (¢/lb) B-90 ckpeas, No. 1 (¢/lb)

Dec. 16 19.50-22.00 15.00-15.75 17.25-19.50 17.00-18.00 13.00-15.00 18.25-20.00 14.50-16.00 11.30-12.50 9.80-10.00 6.05-6.85 5.95-6.20 11.50-14.50 5.00-5.50 37.75-38.75 35.75-37.75 27.30-28.75 23.00-23.75 20.90-22.00 22.00-24.00 15.00-19.00 19.00-22.00

Avg. Dec. 9 20.59 20.59 15.38 15.38 18.54 18.54 17.43 17.43 13.50 13.50 19.39 19.39 15.38 15.38 11.66 11.26 9.96 9.96 6.27 6.27 6.11 6.11 13.46 13.46 5.15 5.15 38.25 38.25 36.42 36.42 28.03 28.03 23.25 23.25 21.63 21.63 23.50 23.50 18.00 18.00 20.00 20.00

Cash Prices Dec. 11 Dec. 4 Year Ago No. 3 Oats Saskatoon ($/tonne) 153.17 159.07 205.51 Snflwr NuSun Enderlin ND (¢/lb) 19.90 19.85 21.80

$450 $420 $390 11/7 11/15 11/22 11/29 12/6 12/13

Canola (basis - Jan.) $-25 $-30 $-35 $-40 $-45 11/7 11/15 11/22 11/29 12/6 12/13

Feed Wheat (Lethbridge) $210 $200 $190 $180 $170 11/7 11/15 11/22 11/29 12/6 12/13

Flax (elevator bid- S’toon) $540 $535 $530 $525 $520 11/7 11/15 11/22 11/29 12/6 12/13

Barley (cash - March) $195 $190

Basis: $31

$185 $180 $175 11/7 11/15 11/22 11/29 12/6 12/13

Canola and barley are basis par region. Feed wheat basis Lethbridge. Basis is best bid.

Corn (March) $440 $430 $420 $410 $400 11/8 11/18 11/25 12/2 12/9 12/16

$1380 $1350 $1320 $1290

Oats (March) $400 $380 $360 $340 $320 11/8 11/18 11/25 12/2 12/9 12/16

Close Dec. 6 99.70 98.10 96.03 82.53

Source: STAT Publishing, which solicits bids from Maviga N.A., Legumex Walker, CGF Brokerage, Parrish & Heimbecker, Simpson Seeds and Alliance Grain Traders. Prices paid for dressed product at plant.

Cash Prices

$1260 11/8 11/18 11/25 12/2 12/9 12/16

(3) to Dec. 7/13

Trend

$150

Soybeans (Jan.)

Index 100 hogs $/ckg

Chicago Hogs Lean ($US/cwt)

Manitoba $160

Canada 18,870,571 19,211,784 -1.8

Hogs / Pork Trade

Saskatchewan $160

To Dec. 7

Pulse and Special Crops

$155

Chicago Nearby Futures ($US/100 bu.)

Hog Slaughter

Maple Leaf Hams Mktg. Dec. 12 Dec. 13 157.07-159.51 155.00-157.43 161.47-163.42 159.38-161.33 164.40-164.40 162.30-162.30 164.40-165.86 162.30-163.99 167.33-169.28 165.45-167.40 165.86-168.31 163.99-166.43 168.23-169.21 166.29-167.27 171.66-174.60 169.71-172.64 179.20-182.63 177.51-180.93 186.06-189.98 184.34-188.25 185.08-186.55 183.37-184.83

$160

$200

Close Trend Year Dec. 6 ago

Sask. Sheep Dev. Bd.

Due to wide reporting and collection methods, it is misleading to compare hog prices between provinces.

Barley (March)

$210

Chicago Futures ($US/cwt)

Montreal

Steers 130.85 131.00 130.41 206.11

ICE Futures Canada

$240

Cattle Slaughter

Sask.

$145

Previous Nov. 29-Dec. 5

Minneapolis Nearby Futures ($US/100bu.) Spring Wheat (March) $720 $700 $680 $660 $640 11/8 11/18 11/25 12/2 12/9 12/16

U.S. Grain Cash Prices ($US/bu.) Dec. 13 6.36 5.76 6.93 4.56 3.12

USDA

No. 1 DNS (14%) Montana elevator No. 1 DNS (13%) Montana elevator No. 1 Durum (13%) Montana elevator No. 1 Malt Barley Montana elevator No. 2 Feed Barley Montana elevator

Grain Futures Dec. 16 Dec. 9 Trend Wpg ICE Canola ($/tonne) Jan 444.00 466.30 -22.30 Mar 454.40 476.30 -21.90 May 463.30 485.20 -21.90 Jul 471.10 492.80 -21.70 Wpg ICE Milling Wheat ($/tonne) Mar 195.00 214.00 -19.00 May 205.00 227.00 -22.00 Jul 209.00 230.00 -21.00 Wpg ICE Durum Wheat ($/tonne) Mar 246.00 251.00 -5.00 May 250.00 255.00 -5.00 Wpg ICE Barley ($/tonne) Mar 147.00 154.00 -7.00 May 148.00 155.00 -7.00 Chicago Wheat ($US/bu.) Mar 6.2175 6.5050 -0.2875 May 6.2775 6.5550 -0.2775 Jul 6.2925 6.5300 -0.2375 Sep 6.3825 6.6175 -0.2350 Chicago Oats ($US/bu.) Mar 3.4550 3.3225 +0.1325 May 3.2750 3.1950 +0.0800 Jul 3.2250 3.1750 +0.0500 Chicago Soybeans ($US/bu.) Jan 13.3775 13.4375 -0.0600 Mar 13.2525 13.2675 -0.0150 May 13.0825 13.1175 -0.0350 Jul 12.9400 12.9975 -0.0575 Chicago Soy Oil (¢US/lb.) Jan 39.75 40.22 -0.47 Mar 40.10 40.61 -0.51 May 40.49 41.00 -0.51 Chicago Soy Meal ($US/short ton) Jan 439.0 438.7 +0.3 Mar 429.8 428.5 +1.3 May 419.3 417.9 +1.4 Chicago Corn ($US/bu.) Mar 4.2325 4.3800 -0.1475 May 4.3175 4.4650 -0.1475 Jul 4.3825 4.5350 -0.1525 Sep 4.4400 4.5975 -0.1575 Minneapolis Wheat ($US/bu.) Mar 6.5425 6.7675 -0.2250 May 6.6500 6.8675 -0.2175 Jul 6.7550 6.9475 -0.1925 Sep 6.8525 7.0325 -0.1800 Kansas City Wheat ($US/bu.) Mar 6.6550 6.9600 -0.3050 May 6.6875 6.9700 -0.2825 Jul 6.6750 6.8900 -0.2150

Year ago 598.00 594.50 593.60 590.20 290.50 293.50 295.50 312.40 316.40 248.00 249.00 8.1400 8.2625 8.3300 8.4575 3.8975 3.9525 3.9450 14.9600 14.9150 14.7150 14.5300 49.99 50.42 50.89 457.7 453.6 440.7 7.3075 7.3375 7.3025 6.4950 9.0300 9.1400 9.2175 9.2050 8.6425 8.7425 8.8200

Canadian Exports & Crush To (1,000 MT) Dec. 8 Wheat 395.8 Durum 44.35 Oats 24.42 Barley 16.11 Flax 23.94 Canola 137.45 Peas 55.32 Lentils 1.56 (1,000 MT) Dec. 11 Canola crush 139.9

To Dec. 1 235.66 71.5 18.62 2.72 4.54 81.19 17.45 4.97 Dec. 4 148.1

Total Last to date year 5973.1 4589.5 1549.28 1734.2 401.08 481.5 366.26 686.2 108.96 82.8 2750.03 3002.6 833.29 700.5 142.15 to date Last year 2397.7 2615.0

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15.3 28.8 17.3 37.1 36.0 29.2 45.6 42.3 57.1 51.2 69.9 32.1 27.7 46.7 10.9 32.7 32.3 17.8

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5.6 8.7 3.8 2.9 3.9 4.2 -2.0 8.0 5.3 7.4 6.5 5.1 5.9 4.0 6.5

-24.9 -18.6 -28.5 -27.9 -25.4 -21.0 -32.9 -22.8 -29.8 -22.9 -21.8 -23.8 -20.2 -19.9 -18.1

Precipitation last week since Nov. 1 mm mm %

0.9 8.0 14.9 2.8 15.4 33.0 4.9 2.9 13.9 1.5 1.4 28.7 0.0 8.0 0.0

23.7 58.4 66.0 21.4 74.4 119.0 23.0 22.9 23.7 28.5 26.2 66.6 42.9 92.9 31.1

131 319 225 116 298 330 60 105 89 136 104 186 100 430 115

Temperature last week High Low

Vegreville Brandon Dauphin Gimli Melita Morden Portage la Prairie Swan River

8.2 -14.5 -18.6 -19.8 -14.9 -16.2 -17.4 -15.0

Precipitation last week since Apr. 1 mm mm %

-30.8 -30.7 -33.4 -39.1 -29.8 -32.3 -33.2 -31.3

8.1 3.9 2.4 1.9 5.1 2.1 1.8 3.8

30.2 30.4 17.0 25.4 24.0 20.1 20.0 19.6

124 97 55 71 76 53 51 53

-36.7 -23.8 -21.9 -11.0 -11.6 -14.3

1.4 1.8 42.6 8.3 1.8 20.7

19.5 66.2 125.2 47.2 59.7 73.9

53 92 305 107 105 93

BRITISH COLUMBIA Winnipeg Cranbrook Fort St. John Kamloops Kelowna Prince George

-18.7 5.4 5.1 3.4 4.8 4.4

All data provided by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s National Agroclimate Information Service: www.agr.gc.ca/drought. Data has undergone only preliminary quality checking. Maps provided by WeatherTec Services Inc.: www.weathertec.mb.ca

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