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JAPAN

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A big deal for Canadian agriculture

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THE TPP, PART TWO

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AUSTRALIA

In February 2016, Canada, the United States and 10 Pacific Rim countries agreed to the Trans-Pacific Partnership, a free trade deal that would effectively replace the North American Free Trade Agreement. The U.S. withdrew from the deal shortly after Donald Trump was elected president. The remaining countries have now negotiated a new deal, without the United States. SEE PAGE 4 FOR THE DETAILS.

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Grain companies are struggling to keep product flowing through their facilities and that is hurting the bottom line, says an oilseed trader. “Everybody is just getting killed now,” said Glen Pownall, managing director of Peter Cremer Canada. “The margin structure is just getting hammered because there’s just so much excess capacity in the system without peas going out the door anymore.” India’s punitive import duties on peas and lentils have slowed movement of the two pulse crops. Producer deliveries of peas for bulk shipment through week 25 of the 2017-18 crop year was 1.47 million tonnes, down 41 percent from last year. Lentil deliveries were 615,000 tonnes, down 56 percent. “It’s a pretty ugly situation for everybody out there I think for 2018. Everybody is feeling not too good these days,” said Pownall. Farmers are also holding off on selling their canola, forcing grain companies to aggressively pursue the crop to use idle rail cars and terminals. SEE GRAIN HANDLERS, PAGE 4

PORK Canadian pork exports to CPTPP nations were valued at $1.4 billion in 2016. Major pork exporters, like Chile and the EU, already have free trade deals with Japan.

• Tariff cuts for Japan and Vietnam, over five years, could increase annual exports by $780 MILLION.

• The TPP-11 could boost annual Canadian pork exports to Japan by $300 MILLION.

DAIRY TPP-11 countries will receive access to 3.25% of Canada’s dairy market. That’s equivalent to Saskatchewan’s annual milk production. • That’s worth about $246 MILLION.

BEEF Japan imported $115 million of Canadian beef in 2016. Tariffs on Canadian beef are now 38.5%. Under TPP-11, tariffs would immediately drop to 27%, then slowly decline to 9%. • Canadian beef sales to Japan could increase annually by $200 MILLION.

WHEAT Japan imported nearly $1.4 billion of wheat in 2016 with 45% coming from the U.S. and 34% from Canada. Under TPP-11, tariffs on Canadian and Australian wheat will eventually drop by $65 a tonne. • If Japan buys 10 percent more wheat it could boost Canadian exports by $140 MILLION.

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CANOLA In 2015 Canada exported $1.2 billion of canola seed to Japan but only $9.7 million in canola oil. Japan has a 16% tariff on Canadian canola oil, compared to 10% for Australia.

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» ED WHITE: It can be scary to expand the farm in these uncertain times. 8

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» KELSEY JOHNSON: NAFTA » NITROGEN PRICES: Analysts don’t expect

talks move slowly, which prolongs the uncertainty. 10

nitrogen prices to rise in the near future. 6

» PALM OIL BAN: Canola isn’t expected to fill » KEVIN HURSH: Crop research the gap if the EU bans palm oil biodiesel. 7

» MICHAEL RAINE: An ongoing

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makes sense, even though it might lower prices. 11

TREATING DEMENTIA: The toy box may be a place to start when treating dementia. 17

» ON THE FARM: This Saskatchewan family can’t seem to quit their alpacas.

murder trial in Saskatchewan is a media sensation. 11

» BETTY ANN DEOBALD: Hot comfort food is a great cure for cold weather. 18

» JACKLIN ANDREWS: Power of attorney isn’t as daunting as it sounds. 23

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» EARLY WHEAT: Researchers find it may work to seed wheat ultra early.

New premier: Scott Moe is the new leader of the Sask. Party, making him Saskatchewan’s next premier. See page 54. | KAREN BRIERE PHOTO

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benefit to signing TPP-11 is gaining access to the Japanese market. 4 INDIA WISH LIST: The pulse industry hopes the prime minister will raise their concerns while in India. 14

» SEEDING SOYBEANS: Special »

attention needs to be paid to seeding when growing soybeans. 24 PULSE PRICES: AGT Food and Ingredients’ share price is closely tied to pulse prices. 52

SEEDING SOY: Double the inoculation when planting soybeans on virgin land. 50

» CLARE ROWSON: Disinfecting for the cold and flu viruses may be unnecessary. 23

» JAMIE ROTHENBURGER: We examine the case of the eyeless squirrel. 63

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» HOG FUTURE: Bright pork prospects are expected, as long as NAFTA survives.

» ANTIBIOTIC-FREE: Meeting the demand for antibiotic-free pork will be costly.

» COLIN MILLER: It’s not easy deciding if an expense is a repair or a capital asset. 65

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Breakthrough made in shatterproof canola Australian researchers zero in on valuable trait by focusing on Ethiopian mustard, which is 10 times more shatter-tolerant than canola BY SEAN PRATT SASKATOON NEWSROOM

Australian researchers say they have made a major breakthrough in the effort to develop shatterproof canola. Researchers at the New South Wales Department of Primary Industries have mapped shatterresistant genes in Ethiopian mustard plants, also known as brassica carinata. “We investigated the level of pod shatter resistance in Ethiopian mustard and identified sources, which were 10 times more shattertolerant than canola,” canola project leader Harsh Raman said in a news release. Pod shatter is a big problem in Australia due to its hot, dry conditions. Raman has identified five podshatter-resistant genes in carinata and has created molecular markers for those genes to trace their presence in crosses he has made between canola and carinata. “Several elite lines with pod shatter resistance were selected and we plan to deliver them to Australian canola breeders within the next two to three months,” said Raman. That is music to the ears of Jack Froese, president of the Canadian Canola Growers Association. He believes the more sources of shatter resistance the better, even though it is unclear whether this new source will make it into Canadian germplasm. Froese started growing Bayer’s InVigor pod-shatter-reduction lines of canola on his farm in Winkler, Man., three years ago. “Initially, when I started growing it, I thought, ‘big deal, but I’ll try it.’ But wow, what a difference one trait can make,” he said. “For a single trait, the value that it has actually brought to western Canadian agriculture is just phenomenal.” Froese still swaths his canola because of harvest time pressure. But now his workers can swath during daytime instead of the middle of the night when they used to do it to take advantage of the evening dew softening the dry and crispy pods. That has reduced fatigue among

his workforce, eliminating one big health and safety risk. He is also able to let his canola p l a nt s matu re l o n g e r b e f o re swathing, resulting in better quality, bigger seeds and improved yield. And there is less seed loss when he combines the swaths. The extra one to two bushels per acre on his 1,500 acres of canola can put another $30,000 in his bank account. “We wouldn’t grow anything else,” said Froese. Raman also pointed out some benefits of building shatter resistance into canola plants that go beyond improved yields. “Pod-shatter-resistant canola varieties would reduce the cost of chemical applications to seal pods and manage unwanted canola plants, which are weeds in subsequent crops,” he said. Chris Holzapfel, research manager with the Indian Head Agricultural Research Foundation, has extensive experience working with carinata. “It has very good resistance to pod shatter. We’ve rarely ever seen it. It’s fair to say that swathing that crop is pretty much a waste of time (as opposed to straight combining),” he said. The pods are rigid compared to canola pods and the plant is generally sturdier. “ You feel it when you put it through the combine,” said Holzapfel. He doesn’t know if the carinatabased resistance will prove to be better than the lines Bayer and Pioneer already have on the market. “I suppose it’s another option for getting that trait into the plant, which certainly isn’t a bad thing,” he said. Bayer forecasts that 40 to 50 percent of Western Canada’s canola crop will be straight cut by 2020, up from 20 to 30 percent last year. Holzapfel said that is a reasonable estimate. “We’ve certainly seen a lot of uptake just over the past two growing seasons,” he said. So, there is going to be a growing need for shatter-resistant lines.

In trials that the New South Wales primary industries department conducted at the Wagga Wagga Agricultural Institute, some varieties of canola showed signs of pod shatter, top, while Ethiopian mustard pods remained intact, below. The crops were seeded at the same time last year and experienced a tough season with extreme frosts and a dry winter. | BERNADETTE YORK PHOTOS

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Supreme Court agrees to hear Alta. producers’ case against abandoned oil wells Farmers are being left to deal with contaminated land as the number of abandoned wells continues to grow BY JEREMY SIMES EDMONTON BUREAU

A group with the backing of farmers is heading to the Supreme Court of Canada to oppose a legal ruling that lets energy companies abandon unprofitable oil wells. The court announced in late January that it will hear from the Action Surface Rights group, an organization dedicated to helping rural landowners deal with energy companies and the government, in what’s been called the Redwater decision.

The decision, which was ruled by the Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench in 2016, allows bankrupt energy companies to walk away from oil wells that become unprofitable. The companies don’t have to clean up sites, and assets they have when they go bankrupt go to creditors rather than to cleanup. Since that decision, more than 1,800 wells with more than $100 million in liabilities have been abandoned. Landowners are left with the messes, until the Orphan Well Association cleans them up. “Private companies make mil-

lions and then offload all the liabilities,” said Daryl Bennett, a farmer near Taber, Alta., and a director with the surface rights group. “It’s a very big problem and nothing has been done. Things should have been done when oil was $100 per barrel.” Companies are let off the hook for oil-well cleanup because of a clause that gives federal bankruptcy law precedent over provincial environmental concerns. The Alberta government has lobbied the federal government to change that. In an effort to curb the problem,

Alberta recently implemented a new rule that bars energy companies from re-entering the Alberta market if they have a history of not cleaning up their abandoned sites. Still, farmers and ranchers are living with the results of the messes. Bennet said farmers can’t grow crops on contaminated land due to food safety concerns, and some rural landowners could be denied loans due to existing pollution. “Companies have come in and said they don’t have to follow the terms of the lease anymore,” he added. “Lands get infested with

weeds because they aren’t required to follow the terms. The land is being disrespected.” The surface rights group is scheduled to address the Supreme Court on Feb. 15. “I’m hopeful they overturn it,” Bennett said. “But if they don’t, then hopefully they make a suggestion to the federal government to change that bankruptc y law. Should the banks get the monetary reward? We think ethically and morally they shouldn’t.” jeremy.simes@producer.com

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Margins are razor thin and they are competing aggressively to try and attract that grain from the farmer, who is holding onto it. WADE SOBKOWICH WESTERN GRAIN ELEVATOR ASSOCIATION

GRAIN HANDLERS » CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Pownall estimated that grain company margins have been cut in half compared to where they were a year ago. Wade Sobkowich, executive director of the Western Grain Elevator Association, said his members don’t discuss their financial situations with one another but he does generally get the same sense about the state of the industry as Pownall. “Margins are razor thin and they are competing aggressively to try and attract that grain from the farmer, who is holding onto it,” he said. John De Pape, risk management specialist with Farmers Advanced Risk Management Company, said he also has been hearing about grain handling margins being squeezed of late. Part of the problem is the new grain handling capacity that was added in Western Canada in 2017. There were 305,740 tonnes of capacity added between Nov. 1, 2016 and Nov. 1, 2017, according to Canadian Grain Commission statistics. “The capacity is greater than it has been and with fewer exports on the pulse side, guys are searching for stuff,” he said. De Pape tracks cash prices for the website www.pdqinfo.ca. He has noticed that the country-to-port spread for canola has been narrowing. The Vancouver track price is $26 per tonne over the March futures, while the country price is $22 under, for a spread of $48. The spread in October was $58. “That’s a non-transactional indication that margins are getting squeezed,” he said. Dan Mazier, president of Keystone Agricultural Producers, said grain companies aren’t alone. Farmers are feeling the financial pinch of reduced yellow pea and red lentil prices. “It cuts not only your bottom line but your cash flow and that’s more concerning,” he said. A lot of farmers have peas and lentils that are taking up space in bins on their farms because buyers aren’t buying. “You’d be shocked just how many don’t have pea bids out there, especially the small processors,” said Mazier. He said the situation wouldn’t be as bad as it is if the railways, particularly Canadian National Railway, had done a better job supplying rail cars when ordered earlier in the year before India’s duties came into effect. “We’ve got to get rid of these products when we want to get rid of them. Markets close. Markets go away,” said Mazier. sean.pratt@producer.com

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Japan key in new TPP deal Former negotiator says the U.S. was responsible for Japanese breakthrough during the original TPP talks; but now the Americans are out of the deal BY ROBERT ARNASON BRANDON BUREAU

OTTAWA — Canadian farmers should be doing a Snoopy-like dance of joy over the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal, says an agricultural trade expert who served Canada for three decades. That’s because the deal opens up the Japanese market, a feat that would have been nearly impossible in a Canada-Japan free trade deal. “Perversely, most of the heavy lifting of getting access into Japan was courtesy of the United States,” said Mike Gifford, who was Canada’s chief agricultural negotiator for the Canada-U.S. free trade deal and the North American Free Trade Agreement. “Canada in a bilateral (trade deal) to try and open up the Japanese market, you’re going to get very limited opportunities.” The federal government announced Jan. 23 that Canada had agreed to a revised version of the TPP. The deal is formally known as the Comprehensive Progressive Trans Pacific Partnership, a free trade pact with Japan and nine other Pacific nations. The United States was part of the original TPP, negotiated in 2015, but President Donald Trump pulled America out of the agreement last January. Led by Japan, the remaining nations pushed ahead on a pact

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that covers 11 Pacific nations. Most of Canada’s agricultural industry supports TPP because agri-food exports to Japan have been around $3.8 annually in recent years. At w o r s t, t h e T P P- 1 1 d e a l should maintain those exports, but it’s possible sales could jump significantly. As an example, Canada exported $115 million worth of beef to Japan in 2016. The Canadian Cattlemen’s Association believes the deal will increase Canada’s beef exports to Japan by $200 million a year in the short term because of cuts to Japanese tariffs. Right now Japan has a 38.5 percent tariff on Canadian beef, which can increase to 50 percent under certain circumstances. The tariff will drop to nine percent over time, thanks to TPP. Achieving such tariff cuts would have been difficult if the U.S. wasn’t part of the original negotiations, said Gifford, who spoke at the Canadian Agri-Food Policy

Conference in late January in Ottawa. “The U.S has much more negotiating leverage than we do. Even if Australia, New Zealand and Canada negotiated against Japan, we just don’t have the same leverage,” he said. “They (America) put a lot of their negotiating coin into agriculture, and we’re going to benefit from that.” It’s weird that other nations will profit from America’s aggressive stance in the TPP talks, but that seems to be the outcome. “They got us in and then they withdrew themselves as a competitor,” said Al Mussell, research lead with Agri-Food Economic Systems, an economic research group in Guelph, Ont. “We’re going to get pork and beef into Japan, and it’s access that they (the U.S.) don’t get. How did we pull that off?” American agricultural groups are worried that they will lose access to Japan because of TPP11. The National Association of Wheat Growers said Japanese tariff cuts on Australian and Canadian wheat will put “U.S. wheat producers at a total price disadvantage of more than $200 million per year.” Japanese tariffs on Canadian ag commodities will drop or be eliminated, but it won’t happen overnight. For instance, Japan imposes a 16 percent tariff on Canadian canola oil. Once the deal is ratified, the tariff will be phased out

in five years. That’s the good news. The not so good news is that the Japanese tariff on canola oil will remain higher than the 10 percent tariff on Australian canola oil. Australia has a free trade deal with Japan, so tariffs on its agrifood products have already dropped. Ideally, TPP-11 would have put Canada and Australian canola oil on a level playing field, but Canada will have to play catch up because the tariff reductions are on different schedules. “There are some people who thought that it would be in their interest to re-open the whole agreement and re-negotiate market access,” said Brian Innes, vicepresident of public affairs with the Canola Council of Canada. “However, we acknowledged early on — as did others who wanted the agreement — that reopening the market access provisions would seriously harm the chances for the CPTPP to be concluded or implemented.” Canada and the 10 other nations in the new TPP deal are scheduled to meet in Chile in March to formally sign the agreement. robert.arnason@producer.com

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THE VIEW FROM ON HIGH

Economist is troubled by industry stagnation, says there are ways to improve the system BY ROBERT ARNASON BRANDON BUREAU

OTTAWA — As a university professor, Bruno Larue is used to handing out grades. Larue, an agricultural economist at Laval University, normally gives them out to students, but on occasion he also rates organizations and institutions. In the case of Canada’s supply management system, Larue gives it an A+ — for preserving its structure and demonizing the idea of change. “It’s mostly (about) defending the current status and then coming up with arguments if we don’t have (it), we’re gone,” he said. “That’s the sort of talk we hear. Not, we can be better.” Larue didn’t give Canada’s supply management system a grade for progress and change, but his comments suggest it would be a D minus. “It (supply management) hasn’t changed very much over time,” Larue said during a debate on supply management at the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Conference held Jan. 25-26 in Ottawa. “I don’t see much discussion about change.” Larue took the con side of the debate and his colleague at Laval University, Maurice Doyon, argued for Canada’s production and marketing system for dairy, eggs and poultry. Larue said he is troubled by the stagnation in supply management because he thinks there are obvious ways to improve the system. One such way is eliminating rules that allow production quota to be bought and sold only within the same province. “We should get rid of those provincial borders … so quota can move between Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick,” he said. “And there could be one (quota region) for Western Canada. Then you’d have more activity on the (quota) exchange.” He said a more flexible approach to quota is required because dairy herds on Canadian farms should be larger so producers can capture efficiencies and reduce costs. To make his point, Larue provided data from other parts of the world: • Herd sizes in Australia, New Zealand, Denmark, California and Wisconsin range from 200 to much more than 1,000 cows per farm. • The average herd size in Eastern Canada is 65 and 126 in the West. Dairy farms are slowly getting larger in Canada, but the restrictive rules around quota deter expansion, Larue said. “You (a farmer) could not think that you could double in size quickly, so why would you invest in new buildings and milking robots under these conditions?” he said. “The system essentially traps the farmers.” Doyon agreed that provincial borders for buying and selling quota don’t make economic sense.

BRUNO LARUE AG ECONOMIST, LAVAL UNIVERSITY

However, he disagreed with the idea that supply management is frozen in time. He pointed out the P5 agreement in which the dairy industries in Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Quebec and Ontario have common rules. “Within the P5 we have one price, we have quota rules that are uniform…. Those were significant changes.” There may be weaknesses in the current system but that doesn’t mean it should be destroyed, Doyon added. Milk, in particular, isn’t like other ag commodities, where producers can quickly respond to market signals. If there’s an excess of wheat, for instance, prices drop and growers respond by seeding less wheat. Dairy farmers have larger sunk costs, and it’s more difficult for them to cut production when prices fall, so the oversupply persists and prices remain low for a longer time, he said.

Terry Ungarian kept his cattle fed in early January on a -38 C day near Manning, Alta. The photo was taken with a drone. | BARRETT PIKE PHOTO

U.S. could be big loser if NAFTA dies Former trade negotiator says WTO rules could replace a dead NAFTA, bringing with them higher tariffs for American products BY ROBERT ARNASON BRANDON BUREAU

MAURICE DOYON AG ECONOMIST, LAVAL UNIVERSITY

Even though he argued the pro side, Doyon thinks the current system should evolve into something leaner. “We have to demonstrate to the world and to Canadian consumers … that the industry is doing everything that it can to be efficient as possible.” Larue also wants supply management to evolve but he’s pessimistic that anything will happen. Canadian politicians rarely speak out against supply management because it rarely pays off. Maxime Bernier, an MP from Quebec, promised to phase out supply management during the 2017 Conservative leadership race. Bernier finished a close second to Andrew Scheer, and his opposition to supply management may have been the difference. “I don’t think there will be a lot of politicians who (will) try to imitate (that),” Larue said. robert.arnason@producer.com

OTTAWA — Late January isn’t the best time for a trip to Canada, but a group of U.S. farmers, including one from southern Texas, travelled to Montreal Jan. 26 to defend the North American Free Trade Agreement. The farmers and most U.S. agricultural groups are terrified that President Donald Trump will rip up the trade deal. They have good reasons for feeling scared. Eliminating NAFTA may hurt American farmers more than Canadian producers because agricultural trade in North America could return to World Trade Organization r ules, which means import tariffs on goods, including ag commodities and food. “Mexico had a very high level of tariff protection in the WTO,” said Mike Gifford, who was Canada’s chief agricultural trade negotiator for the Canada-U.S. free trade agreement and for NAFTA. “If the United States is faced with the so-called most favoured nation (status), they’re going to get hit with some very high tariffs (into Mexico).” Gifford, who spoke at the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Conference held late January in Ottawa, said

U.S. tariffs on Canadian products would be around four percent. In comparison, Mexican tariffs on U.S goods would be around 10 percent. For some commodities, the tariffs could be much higher. “Twenty, 30 or 40 percent tariffs could come into play,” he said. “(That’s why) most U.S. agriculture is saying, ‘whatever you do, don’t upset the apple cart.’ ” The U.S. farmers were in Canada because the sixth round of renegotiations for NAFTA were held in Montreal Jan. 23-29. The mood through the week was a sense of hopefulness, but wrap-up comments by U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland dampened that optimism. Lighthizer said Canada has an $88 billion trade surplus in goods with the U.S. and made his familiar point that trade must be balanced. F re e l a n d s h o t b a c k , s ay i n g NAFTA is mutually beneficial for Canada, the U.S. and Mexico and suggested the U.S. isn’t interested in sharing the benefits of trade. “Canadians do not view trade as a zero sum game in which one side must lose in order for the other to win,” she said. One of the U.S. farmers in Montreal for the NAFTA talks was Scott Frazier,

who grows corn, sorghum and raises cattle near Corpus Christi, Texas. Frazier worries he will lose out If NAFTA implodes because Mexico will start buying grain from countries other than the U.S. “ I f y o u l o s e a t h i rd o f y o u r demand, almost overnight, that’s really detrimental,” Frazier said from his farm at Chapman Ranch. Frazier said about 40 percent of grain exported from Texas goes to Mexico. Overall, American agrifood exports to Mexico were worth US$17.8 billion in 2016. Mexico is the No. 1 market for U.S. corn, dairy, poultry and soybean meal and the No. 2 market for soybeans, pork, wheat and barley. Gifford said Canadian farmers face less risk without NAFTA because of the lower tariffs into the U.S. and the fact that Canada’s ag industry is in a good position to sell to the world. Compared to 25 years ago, Canada now has world scale meat packing and oilseed crushing and a more efficient grain-handling system. However, Gifford said food processing in Canada could suffer in a post-NAFTA era because investors might shift their money to the big market — the U.S. robert.arnason@producer.com

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4.76 million tonnes of additional urea supply to hit the market this year BY SEAN PRATT SASKATOON NEWSROOM

Equity markets are mistaken in their bullish outlook for nitrogen fertilizer prices, says Credit Suisse. “The sentiment pendulum in nitrogen remains far too positive in our view as pricing is likely to fall below expectations,” the financial services company said in a recently released report. One of the reasons the bank is pessimistic about nitrogen fertilizer prices is that a large portion of the new capacity originally slated for 2017 is being rolled into 2018. Credit Suisse is forecasting 4.76 million tonnes of additional urea supply hitting the market in 2018. And that is excluding the 1.2 million tonnes coming online in China. To put that in perspective, it is more than the 4.48 million tonnes of urea that China exported in 2017. The bank believes most investors are not properly accounting for the 1.5 to 1.7 million tonnes of additional supply that will materialize in the United States in 2018. “This represents 25 to 30 percent of U.S. urea import requirements,” it said. “Put simply, market headwinds many were anticipating in 2017 appear to be being pushed off by roughly a year, delaying any anticipated recovery.” The market believes the new U.S. capacity will stem the tide of imports but Credit Suisse said exporters will still want to maintain a foothold in the U.S. market because of its stability. The bank forecasts continued volatility in nitrogen prices in 2018, although the lows will be higher than they were in 2017. Prices are expected to stabilize in

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NITROGEN PRICES PLUNGE Nitrogen fertilizer prices have been trending down the past couple of years. Equity markets believe prices are about to head higher but Credit Suisse doesn’t share that bullish outlook due to excess capacity.

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look for nitrogen fertilizer. He tracks the retail price of urea in Alberta, which has been trending downward since the spring of 2014. There have been some ups and downs but in general prices have fallen to an average of about $500

per tonne in 2017 from $644 per tonne in 2014. Some people think nitrogen prices have reached a floor and Furtas agrees with that sentiment. “It seems to have a little bit more firmer footing,” he said. Of course, the wild card is China. Credit Suisse said China is expected to continue to be the price setter in urea markets. China is expected to export three to five million tonnes of the product in 2018, which is well below what it used to ship a couple of years ago. Rising coal prices have constrained supply in that country. China is also facing stiff competition from new capacity out of Eastern Europe and Southeast Asia, as well as generally improving global operating rates. “The bottom line is we view implied Chinese prices as more of a price ceiling over the next several years versus a price floor,” stated the bank. sean.pratt@producer.com

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Grain corn acres will likely be flat in Manitoba this spr ing, which isn’t necessarily bad news because 2017 was a record year for acreage. Most growers are feeling positive about corn because yields were better than expected last year. “They’ve had pretty good corn crops the last number of years,” Ron Rabe, an agronomist in western Manitoba for Dekalb, said during Ag Days in Brandon. “With the yields they’re getting, it still looks good compared to some of the other crops out there.” Besides the solid yields, many corn growers have committed substantial dollars to grain dryers and planters, which reflects their intention to plant corn. Manitoba farmers seeded 410,000 acres of grain corn last year, up from 345,000 in 2016. Rabe estimated that grain corn acreage would jump slightly in southwestern Manitoba, possibly by five percent. Acres across the province may be similar to last year. “I think corn acres are going to be flat,” said Wendy Major, provincial sales manager for Thunder Seed. “But definitely our corn (seed) sales are up.” Growers are buying corn seed this winter because yields were solid last year. Manitoba Agricultural Services Corp., the provincial crop insurer, reported an average yield of 134 bushels per acre. That’s down from nearly 147 bu. per acre in 2016 but respectable for a growing season that was short on moisture. Yields in western Manitoba are still lower than the Red River Valley, where producers now harvest 150 to 200 bu. per acre. However, corn can generate positive returns in the cooler and drier regions outside of the valley. “You start pulling off 130 to 150 bu. crops … that’s still pretty profitable,” Rabe said. Part of Rabe’s job is to share the best agronomic practices with corn CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

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Proposed palm oil ban unlikely to help canola Argentine soybeans, not Canadian canola, most likely to fill the gap if the European Union rejects palm oil biodiesel BY SEAN PRATT SASKATOON NEWSROOM

The European Union decision to ban palm oil biodiesel will not likely lead to an increase in canola oil biodiesel, says an oilseed trader. Lawmakers approved a draft plan last week to ban the use of palm oil in biodiesel production starting in 2021. The ban was being promoted by environmental groups concerned about palm plantations causing deforestation in places like Malaysia and Indonesia. Palm oil is the second most popular biodiesel feedstock in the EU. Biodiesel manufacturers used 2.6 million tonnes of the oil in 2017, according to a report by the United States Department of Agriculture. Nearly half of all the palm oil imported into the EU is consumed by the biodiesel sector. So, banning the product would leave a big void in the available feedstock. But it is unlikely that void will be filled by canola oil, said Glen Pownall, managing director of Peter Cremer Canada. Antidumping and countervailing duties the U.S. has placed on soybean biodiesel from Argentina has diverted that product to Europe. “Ever since those have been imposed we’re just seeing a huge amount of biodiesel from Argentina move into Europe instead,” he said. He believes banning palm oil biodiesel will create an opportunity in Europe for even more soybean biodiesel from Argentina. Rapeseed/canola oil is the most popular biodiesel feedstock used in the European Union. Manufacturers used 6.2 million tonnes of the product last year. But Pownall said it is expensive compared to other options such as soybean oil. Canola biodiesel is popular because it is made from a locally grown oilseed and it performs better than soybean biodiesel in cold climates. But he thinks the EU is already maxed out on how much canola biodiesel it requires and there is little room for growth. Brian Innes, vice-president of public affairs with the Canola Council of Canada, said it is premature to draw conclusions about how the palm oil ban will affect overall vegetable oil demand. The draft policy requires agreement from member states and the European Commission before it becomes law. “From what we understand, that’s a difficult process,” he said.

» CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE growers, and his go-to tip is about early season weed control. Corn doesn’t compete well with weeds compared to cool season crops such as wheat and canola. As a result, controlling weeds early in the season is critical for preserving yield. “People could be taking weeds out a lot earlier than they are,” Rabe said. “Just go in and spray 10 days earlier. They (growers) can pick up another eight bu., or a tonne and a half of silage (from) just spraying

A ban on palm oil biodiesel is being proposed in Europe over concerns that palm plantations cause deforestation. Above, a man assists trucks that carry palm oil fruit on a damaged road in Indonesia in January. | ANTARA FOTO/BUDI CANDRA SETYA/ REUTERS PHOTO But Innes thought it was an interesting statement from EU politicians that they don’t want to continue using unsustainable, imported vegetable oil. That is because it doesn’t meet two crucial policy objectives. “It must be good for the environment and it must help the domestic economy and in the case of palm oil it did neither one of those things,” said Innes. He believes there could be an opportunity for canola oil in that respect because it does meet those objectives. It supports the EU’s farmers by providing a market for their biggest oilseed crop and it is a crop that meets the EU’s sustainability requirements. A final decision on the proposed palm oil ban is expected in late 2018. The European Parliament also voted to cap crop-based biofuels to 2017 consumption levels, which is no higher than seven percent of all transportation fuels. The proposed cap would be in place until 2030. Pownall said that is a disappointing development. “Everything is kind of going backwards for biofuels. We’ve had tremendous growth in that sector for so many years but now it seems to be plateauing,” he said. That is a scary prospect because meal demand is growing by eight percent per year while oil demand

earlier.” However, Rabe said the existence of early maturing varieties won’t ignite an acreage boom. “There are (corn) hybrids in the pipeline that are easily three or four days earlier than what we currently have…. That can vastly open up the acreage,” he said. “(But) you have to have a ( grain) dr yer. That ’s the one t h i n g w i t h c o r n … . It ’s n e v e r going to be the fast (acreage) expansion like what we’ve seen with soybeans.” robert.arnason@producer.com

is expanding at a much less torrid pace of 2.5 percent per year. “We just keep putting more and more vegetable oils on the market and thank God for biodiesel. If it wasn’t for that, I think canola oil

would be worth about half what it is today,” said Pownall. Some groups were pleased with the European Parliament’s decisions, including Transport & Environment, a European non-govern-

ment agency opposed to cropbased biofuels. “Today’s Parliament vote sends a clear message to the biofuels industry that growth can only come from sustainable advanced fuels such as waste-based biofuels, not from food crops,” Laura Buffet, clean fuels manager at T&E, said in a news release. “This compromise redirects investments into the fuels of the future and eliminates palm oil biodiesel, the highest emitting biofuel.” T&E said crop-based biodiesel on average produces 80 percent more carbon dioxide emissions than the fossil fuel it is replacing and palm oil biodiesel is on average three times worse for the climate than fossil diesel. Biofuel organizations dispute those findings. Government officials in Malaysia and Indonesia were not at happy with the EU’s decision, according to a Reuters story. “This vote is very disappointing. It’s a black day for free trade. You are discriminating against palm oil,” Mah Siew Keong, Malaysia’s minister of plantation industries and commodities, said in the article. “The EU is practicing a form of crop apartheid.” The EU is Malaysia’s second biggest palm oil market next to India. sean.pratt@producer.com

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Chinese demand expected to lift corn prices Analyst says the country is learning that growing a low-value crop like corn is not a good use of its scarce land base BY ED WHITE WINNIPEG BUREAU

Corn has been caught in the doldrums, dragging down hopes of American and Canadian farmers, with no signs of recovering decent profitability. But Iowa State University agricultural economist Dermot Hayes said Chinese corn imports and consumption are about to surge. And that’s going to be nothing but good news for beleaguered midwestern farmers in the United States. “Just as China did for soybeans, it’s letting markets dictate its corn, and it’s not a good use of scarce Chinese land to grow a low-value crop like corn,” Hayes told farmers at the Keystone Agricultural Producers annual meeting Jan. 24. “Eventually, we are going to see an enormous opportunity for corn imports into that country.” The same applies for pork sales to

China. “China w ill remain a major importer of pork,” said Hayes, who has visited China multiple times and is a keen China observer. “They can’t be food self-sufficient without $100 steaks, as Japan discovered. So, for their own economic best interests and food security… they’re going to have to import.” The corn and pork demands have been generated by China’s rapidly expanding economy, but differing dynamics underlie the situation. Hayes’s expectation for rapidly expanding corn imports comes from its government’s decision two years ago to liberalize corn market rules, allowing market prices to play a bigger role. That caused domestic stocks to flood out into the market, depressing prices. That made importing corn unattractive, and it’s part of what’s behind China’s current soft corn import demand.

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arm investments take many years to pay off. A short-term market disruption can destroy years of careful management and overturn the best production planning. Being blocked from a key buyer, or just seeing prices collapse as a result of a market being blocked, can bankrupt a farm. So how the heck does a farmer today work up the courage to invest big sums in production systems that could be whipped into an ugly mash up by the eggbeater of world trade politics? I’d suggest three contradictory approaches:

ASSUME THE U.S. MARKET WILL BE THERE For all the sturm und drang about trade coming out of the White House, it would probably be a mistake to become paralyzed by the uncertainty. There might be many threatening sounds coming out of Pennsylvania Avenue and from U.S. trade officials, but people are beginning to suspect they might not end up being more than sounds at the end of the negotiating day. Holding off on new investments because of the uncertainty about access to the all-important U.S. market might end up being overly cautious. There’s a risk in investing, but there is also a risk in not improving operations out of fear. If U.S. President Donald Trump doesn’t end up killing NAFTA, a years-long delay in executing plans might be rued by a

ASSUME THE U.S. MARKET WON’T BE THERE If rather than being overly cautious, you tend to be blissfully relaxed about the risks, give yourself the advantage of at least thinking about “what if?” What if you’re a weanling hog or cattle producer relying on U.S. buyers? What’s your action plan if a sudden trade action cuts you off from your buyers? It’s a good exercise to figure out now who on the Canadian or offshore side of the market you could turn to if the U.S. market suddenly ceased to exist for you. A lot of farmers have already been through this, with country-of-origin labelling and BSE causing massive disruption and many farm failures. However, reviewing Market Apocalypse options is a worthwhile exercise any time, and since it’s a uniquely screwed-up time right now, why not review your options?

THINK ABOUT GLOBAL COMPETITIVENESS AND ME What do you do best in the world? Do you know how you match up to American, Australian, Brazilian, Dutch and Chinese farmers? Are you the lowest-cost producer in the market? Could you be? Knowing this doesn’t do anything with a short-term market disruption, but it has everything to do with long-term survivability. Farming and commodity production is a long, long game that relies upon surviving multiple bull and bear markets. Investments need to bring a return over a long payback period. In the long run, you’d better end up running one of the world’s best farms because that’s the only kind there will be 50 years from now, regardless of what happens to today’s trade deals. ed.white@producer.com

However, those stocks are quickly winding down and Chinese farmers have had little reason to keep planting corn since the prices are now much lower. That will probably prompt Chinese buyers to turn to offshore markets once domestic prices start to rise and stocks fall. Even with improving prices, Chinese farmers are unlikely to focus on corn. More money can generally be made by growing fruits and vegetables, some even for export, than in producing low-margin cereal grains. “In general, there is room for optimism on the corn export side once China has worked through its stocks,” said Hayes. Pork production shifts For pork, the imposition of new regulations has driven a shift in production from thickly populated regions to frontier regions near

Mongolia and in Manchuria. However, production can’t expand in China as quickly as it can in the U.S. when facing good demand and good profits, which is today’s situation in China, because China does not have a region similar to the vast expanses of the U.S. Midwest. Expansion is occurring in drier regions as urbanization pushes hog production out of the warmer and wetter central regions. The continued presence of ractopamine, a growth-boosting substance used in large parts of the U.S. herd, means that U.S. pork sales to China have been flat, while pork from countries like Canada have increased. The U.S. is making gains by backfilling other sources ignored by competitors. “The fact that Germany, Spain and Canada are so busy taking advantage of this Chinese opportunity created pork-exporting oppor-

tunities for (U.S. pork in) other countries,” said Hayes. There is tremendous uncertainty in the U.S. about market access and trade due to the Trump administration’s tempestuous approach to situations like the Trans-Pacific Partnership and the North American Free Trade Agreement, Hayes said. But the underlying reality of China’s urban growth probably means U.S. farmers will see continued gains from China, whether directly or indirectly. That will also apply to Canadian farmers, but perhaps at lower levels than many expect. Canada has better access to China’s pork market because of the disappearance of ractopamine from the Canadian herd, but North American prices are set on a continent-wide basis and that gives Canadian producers the same baseline as their lesswell-connected U.S. counterparts. ed.white@producer.com

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Major crop acres up and the minors are down, although not entirely BY MICHAEL RAINE

A few acres up in the major crops will appear as big reductions for pulses and some special crops this year. However, there are exceptions. Cereal and oilseed acres are expected to increase by about two percent, according to Agriculture Canada’s first seeding intentions analysis of the year. The effect on pulse and many specialty crops will be a drop of 20 percent. Total acres are expected to increase this year because of reduced slough areas due to drought last year in the southern Prairies, and overall production is expected to climb by a couple of percentage points. A continued lower Canadian dollar in the US80 cent range will support the value of the crops on the world market. “Canadian wheat prices are forecast to be similar to 2016-17 as pressure from the higher world and

Canadian supply and the stronger Canadian dollar is offset by support from the lower U.S. supply,” said Stan Skrypetz, who analyzed wheat for the crop outlook report. Seeded area for wheat is expected to rise four percent, which includes an 11 percent drop in winter wheat. This runs counter to the global trend of lower planted acres for wheat because of large carryout stocks. More durum will be planted this year in Western Canada, likely up about five percent. U.S. producers are also expected to grow more durum. Canadian canola seeding may reach 21.5 million acres this spring because few other crops hold out the promise of the margins that the oilseed can provide. A record harvest would be projected if that comes to pass, rising to 21.7 million tonnes, Chris Beckman said in his analysis of the sector. Flax, which is projected to slightly increase in price, is expected to give up acres.

Peas production will fall about 22 percent because of lower prices, high carryouts and in some cases drought. Lentils will drop 27 percent in seeded area with softer prices and big global supplies. The incentive to grow soybeans in Western Canada remains, with prices expected to rise slightly over the past season. Chickpea acres are expected to rise, with dry seeding conditions and good price support potentially boosting supplies by nearly onethird this year. However, global supplies remain high. Mustard will see more acres as producers pencil in good returns because of low inventories and solid demand. Canaryseed acres are expected to be up because good margins persist despite slightly lower prices for 2018-19, according to Bobby Morgan, an Agriculture Canada pulse and special crop analyst. mike.raine@producer.com

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Feeder prices showed strength across the Prairies on calves and the lighter weight stocker market. January prices can be uncertain, and since the beginning of the month, 850 pound steers have dropped five percent, the largest January price drop since 2004. Alberta steers in the 800-900 lb. class averaged $178.44 per hundredweight, Saskatchewan steers were $176 and Ontario averaged $152.19. Alberta steers in the 600-700 lb. weight range averaged $201 per cwt. while heifers were $179.71. Saskatchewan steers traded at $199.75 and heifers were $177.71. Ontario steer bids averaged 206.75 and heifers were $177.89. Canadian steer prices have been on par with the U.S. market so there is little incentive to export. Feeder cattle prices have been strong in Alberta with 2017 showing the strongest cash to futures basis levels in the last 30 years. The 2017 basis in Alberta was a +0.51. The only other year to have a positive basis was in 1987 when it was +0.12.

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Fed prices showed stability this week, and next week could firm modestly higher. However, fed cattle dipped slightly this week, going down $1 from the previous week. For the past two weeks, Alberta steer prices have traded at a $29.70 and $26.80 per cwt. premium to Ontario. Live Alberta finished steers averaged $163, while Ontario was lower, ranging from $121-$148.29 per cwt. Heifer sale volumes were too small to establish a weekly price trend. Dressed sales were reported at $274 per cwt. delivered. Western Canadian fed slaughter for the week ending Jan. 20 was 23 percent smaller than the previous week, totalling 27,404 head. This is 11 percent larger than last year at this time. Beef production is slowing, but overall 10 percent more is available compared to last year at this time. Total beef produced is at 126.8 million pounds so far. This includes

Alberta D1, D2 cow prices traded $4 per cwt. lower this week, the largest week over week decline since September. Ontario cow prices slid $11-$12 per cwt. since the beginning of the year and are now trading $4 below their 2017 lows. Alberta D1,D2 cows had been trading at a $22-$23 premium over the U.S. utility market prior to this week,, the largest premium seen in recent history. Alberta D1, D2 cows ranged from $83-$98 per cwt., while Ontario cows were $61-$71 per cwt. Cows on the rail were $173-$178 per cwt. Cows put on feed in the fall may be looking at negative margins if they were sold now. Producers may likely keep their cows on feed into February in hopes of stronger prices. Year to date on Jan. 13, exports of cows and bulls to the U.S. were down nearly half at 3,590 head compared to 2017.

CUT-OUT VALUES UP Canadian cut-out values for the week ending Jan. 13 were up by $1.03 per cwt. on AAA and $2.46 per cwt. on AA grades. The cutouts are currently two to five percent higher than year ago levels. The AAAUSDA Choice spread was at -$3.71 per cwt. compared to -$2.31 per cwt. a week ago and -$4.76 per cwt. last year. Boxed beef prices for AAA cutout during the first week of January were $258 per cwt., while AA was $249.06, resulting in a spread of $8.94. The price of trimmings is up over last year with 50 percent trim at 99 cents a lb. while 85 percent trim was priced at $2.54 per lb. 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 403-275-5110 or at www.canfax.ca.

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The U.S. national live price average for barrows and gilts was US$54.04 per hundredweight Jan. 26, down from $54.33 Jan. 19. U.S. hogs averaged $69.15 on a carcass basis Jan. 26, down from $69.36 Jan. 19. The U.S. pork cutout was $82.78 per cwt. Jan. 26, up from $81.44 Jan. 19. T h e e s t i m a t e d U. S. w e e k l y slaughter to Jan. 27 was 2.370 million, up from 2.338 million the previous week. Slaughter was 2.368 million last year at the same time. In Canada, the Jan. 27 Signature Five price was C$160.45 per 100 kilograms, up from $159.33 the previous week. On a per hundredweight basis, the price was $72.78, up from $72.27.

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with returns dependent on exchange rates, quality and export costs. Grade A heifers sold up to C$6. U.S. buyers are offering US$4.50.

LAMBS Ontario Stockyards Inc. reported that 1,055 sheep and lambs and 112 goats sold Jan. 22. All lambs traded steady. Good lean sheep were also steady. Heavy and over fat sheep sold lower. Goats sold steady. Beaver Hill Auction in Tofield, Alta., reported that 933 sheep and 20 goats sold Jan 22. Wool lambs lighter than 54 lb. were $245-$268 per cwt., 55-to 69 lb. were $235-$260, 70-85 lb. were $121-$250, 86-105 lb. were $197$231 and 106 lb. and heavier were $179-$193. Wool rams were $126-$152 per cwt. Cull ewes were $121-$160. Hair lambs lighter than 54 lb. were $220-$242 per cwt., 55-69 lb. were $230-$255, 70-85 lb. were $215$245, 86-105 lb. were $194-$222 and 106 lb. and heavier were $170-$189. Hair rams were $140-$153 per cwt. Cull ewes were $109-$176.

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Dairy concerns legitimate but TPP still a no-brainer

t has become inevitable that any comprehensive trade deal Canada signs results in the surrender of part of its supply management system. However, exclusion from the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership — we call it the TPP-11 — was never an option. Canada’s exports to South Korea, for example, plunged when that country signed trade deals with the United States and the European Union. The TPP-11 offers great potential for many Canadian farmers if the details are similar to the first version of the deal that originally included the United States, which President Donald Trump then rejected. That “if” is legitimate, since we do not yet know the text of the new agreement, and we do not know what level of compensation will be offered to dairy, poultry and egg producers who will see increased competition to varying degrees, resulting in lower income. Still, beef, pork and grain producers are excited about the new deal. The TPP-11 includes Canada and 10 Asian-Pacific countries including Australia, Vietnam, New Zealand, Mexico and most notably, Japan. More access to the Japanese market is a big win for many Canadian farmers because tariffs there can be steep. Imported frozen beef from Canada, for example, saw tariffs increase to 50 percent from 38.5 percent last August, yet imports continue to rise. That market is worth about $100 million. Imagine the possibilities if tariffs are dropped to as low as nine percent; or for the $1 billion in pork exported to Japan every year. In the original TPP worked out in 2015, grains and oilseeds producers, as well as processors and exporters, together thought the deal could be worth an additional $1 billion in trade. The canola industry alone said the original TPP would have meant up to $780 million in

increased exports. The barley industry estimated an increase of $80 million a year. Wheat for human consumption would have seen tariffs fall 45 percent, allowing for significantly increased exports. (It’s thought that under the new TPP, tariffs on Canadian wheat exported to Japan would drop by $65 per tonne.) Negotiations on the new TPP-11 will continue until early March. The deal encompasses a market of almost 500 million people with an economic output of more than $16.7 trillion. (For comparison, the annual U.S. economic output is $25 trillion.) Yet supply managed sectors have legitimate concern. Egg farmers say the new TPP will cost them $808 million in lost income once the deal is fully implemented. If TPP-11 opens up 3.25 percent of the dairy market, as the original deal did, on top of the extra imports allowed under the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement with the European Union — for which the federal government has promised $350 million in compensation and investment — there will be a weakening of the sector. (CETA allows doubling of imports of cheese to Canada.) And in ongoing discussions for a new North American Free Trade Agreement, there is a lot of pressure from the U.S. to allow more access to Canada’s dairy market. Would a NAFTA deal include the U.S. in that 3.25 percent access to Canada’s dairy market — as in the original TPP — or would there be additional allowances? No one knows. That’s why dairy and poultry farmers are voicing such concern. Still, Canada has identified the agribusiness sector for significant growth, hoping to increase exports by 50 percent to $75 billion by 2025. That won’t happen by sitting still or avoiding trade deals.

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f there’s one line that emerged in Montreal this week on NAFTA, it’s this: progress is being made, but there’s still quite a ways to go. The sixth round of North American Free Trade Agreement renegotiation wrapped up in Montreal Jan. 29 — nine days after trade officials first descended on the city. Despite “significant” differences in a number of areas, ministers from Canada, Mexico and the United States have elected to keep talking to each other — at least for two more rounds. “This round was a step forward,

but we are progressing very slowly,” U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer said Jan. 29, before insisting it was still not fast enough. “We owe it to our citizens who are operating in a state of uncertainty to move much faster.” Canada, American and Mexican trade officials have been under a grueling negotiating schedule since the renegotiation began in August — yeoman efforts that Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland acknowledged. “To the teams from all three countries: we are grateful for your continuing hard work, which is — I’m pleased to say — bearing fruit,” she said. Those successes, she added, extend into the phytosanitary and sanitary chapter, which deals with issues such as animal and plant health regulations. Far m groups obser ving the NAFTA talks in Montreal said they’ve been pushing for an SPS chapter that resembles the text

included in the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement. Among other things, the updated SPS chapter would improve transparency and a faster notification process. Mexican Economy Minister Ildefonso Guajardo said he expected the SPS chapter to conclude during the seventh round of talks, which is planned for late February in Mexico City. Progress has also been made in digital trade, technical barriers to trade, customs and trade facilitation, and telecommunications. Officials also closed a chapter on anti-corruption this round — the first of its kind in NAFTA. The tepid progress achieved during the latest round of trade talks does not mean that the future of NAFTA is no longer in jeopardy. Canadian efforts to overcome an impasse on rules of origin for automobiles by adjusting the way North American content in autos is calculated were heavily criticized by Lighthizer.

“We find that the automobiles rule of origin idea that was presented may actually lead to less regional content than we have now,” Lighthizer said. “This is the opposite of what we were trying to achieve.” Discussion on that issue, which Freeland called a “core element,” is expected to continue in the next round. As for agriculture, an American demand that could allow seasonal tariffs to be placed on certain fruit and vegetables remains on the table, despite a formal written demand from U.S. industry that it be pulled. Canada imports $4.4 billion in horticultural products from the U.S., while $2.7 billion of Canadian product is exported to the United States, according to figures from the Canadian Horticulture Council. Mexico is vehemently opposed to the American demand, while Canada’s chief NAFTA negotiator, Steve Verheul, said in this round that

Canada is “very strongly opposed” to the idea. Canadian negotiators also continue to push back against American demands on supply management. However, U.S. officials did not make any mention of recent Canadian supply management market access concessions agreed upon under the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans Pacific Partnership agreement. So what does all this mean? The short answer: more uncertainty. There is currently no commitment to extend the negations beyond the current March deadline. Meanwhile, tensions between Canada and the U.S. remain, with both ministers using their closing statements to criticize each others trading tactics.

Kelsey Johnson is a reporter with iPolitics, www.ipolitics.ca.

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Dairy progress off table if NAFTA fails BY JON JOHNSON

o the U.S. dairy industry: Your industry has a window of oppor tunity for improving access to the Canadian dairy market. However, that window will close if the North American Free Trade Agreement talks fail. Your chances for improved access will be even worse if the United States withdraws from NAFTA. U.S. negotiators have made poison-pill demands that neither Canada nor Mexico can possibly accept. These include: a clause that would automatically terminate NAFTA after five years unless all three parties agree to renewal; evisceration of the NAFTA dispute settlement mechanisms including state-to-state dispute settlement that is essential to any well-functioning trade agreement; punitive automotive rules of origin that include a 50 percent U.S.-specific content requirement that violates World Trade Organization requirements; and government procurement rules that would severely reduce the combined access of Canada and Mexico to U.S. procurement markets. Congress must approve any agreement that is reached. Kevin Brady, chair of the House of Representatives ways and means committee, opposes weakening dispute settlement procedures. The U.S. auto industry is vehemently opposed to the proposed auto rules of origin. The U.S. business community has strongly rejected the proposals on government procurement.

The writer argues that the American dairy industry loses its chance to improve access to Canada’s market if the North American Free Trade Agreement re-negotiation ends in failure. | FILE PHOTO Never mind Canadian and Mexican opposition, these proposals would never be approved by the U.S. Congress. The opening U.S. proposal on dairy calls for phasing out Canada’s dairy supply management system over a period of 10 years. Canada’s dairy industry naturally describes this as another poison pill. But unlike the real poison pills, the U.S. position on dairy is not trade-restrictive and

can best be described as an aggressive opening position. While Canadian politicians defend Canada’s restrictive supply management system, in fact Canada agreed to some easing of dairy import quotas in a number of recent trade negotiations, including the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Supply management benefits Canada’s diminishing numbers of dairy farmers, but results in high prices for processors and consum-

ers, at a net cost to our country. Many Canadians want this system replaced and would approve loosening restrictions on U.S. milk products. Also, rulings by the WTO appellate body preclude the Canadian industry from charging export prices any lower than the high domestic prices. This has effectively shut it out of foreign markets. The Canadian dairy industry has legitimate concerns about significantly opening the market to U.S. imports. Your industry, which operates on a much larger scale, benefits from subsidies, as well as from lower costs through extensive use of immigrant labour. U.S. dairy imports could wipe out the Canadian industry unless that structural advantage is addressed. Also, any transition per iod should permit Canadian exporters to charge competitive prices in the U.S., notwithstanding the WTO ruling. All in all, your industry would benefit from greater access to the Canadian market, and this is an achievable outcome of the current NAFTA renegotiations — if, that is, U.S. negotiators remove their poison pills. I recommend that you take whatever steps you can to have them removed so that the NAFTA talks have a chance of success.

Jon Johnson is a former adviser to the Canadian government during North American Free Trade Agreement negotiations and is a senior fellow at the C.D. Howe Institute.

Crop research keeps agriculture industry competitive HURSH ON AG

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re crop advancements counterproductive? Some producers think so. It’s certainly true that when a crop becomes easier to grow, production can outpace demand and cause the price to drop. This is particularly the case for crops with a set, finite market and few alternative uses. This issue came up at the recent Durum Summit held in Swift Current, Sask., and was well articulated in the producer panel session that concluded the meeting. Durum typically commands a price premium to spring wheat, and it has a higher yield potential. So why is durum grown on roughly six million acres in Western Canada while spring wheat acreage is

nearly three times higher? It’s simply because durum production is not well-suited to the higher moisture regions of the Prairies. Maturity can be an issue, as can kernel sprouting, but the main impediment is fusarium head blight. Durum is significantly more susceptible than spring wheat, which is why production is concentrated in the brown soil zone of southern Saskatchewan and Alberta. Fusarium was not a big issue in last year’s dry summer, but it certainly was in 2016. A high percentage of the durum crop was seriously downgraded. In most cases, producers with crop insurance coverage were well compensated through quality factors. Without this significant financial backstop, would fewer producers be growing durum? Would that mean reduced production and therefore better prices? Quite possibly. More research is focused on developing durum varieties with improved fusarium resistance. If the fusarium threat can be

reduced, will that also correspond to increased acreage and production with correspondingly lower prices? Again, quite possibly. On a range of crops, production levels in Western Canada have a huge impact on world prices. The more we grow, the lower the price is likely to be. In addition to durum, this is also true for high protein spring wheat, lentils, field peas, flax, oats, mustard and canaryseed. It’s not the same situation on corn or soybeans, where we’re a minor player in world markets. And it’s not quite the same direct relationship on canola, either, because canola competes in the huge worldwide vegetable oil market. However, on the crops where we’re a dominant player in the world market, it’s logical to question the overall value of research, which produces higher yields, makes a crop easier to grow or expands the area of adaptation. It’s better to limit production and keep the price up, some believe. Don’t try to solve the straw management issue in flaxseed, don’t take the itchy out of canaryseed, the lodging out of peas or the harvest

problems out of hemp. We’ll grow too much and flood the market. There are serious flaws in that thinking. First, when the price of a crop gets too high, it discourages use and leads to substitution from other alternatives. Common wheat can be used to make pasta if durum prices become too extreme. Other pulse crops can replace the protein from field peas or lentils. Second, high prices encourage production in other regions of the world. Any crop we grow can also be grown somewhere else if the price gets high enough. Farmers in Eastern European nations get increasingly interested in flax and mustard when the price skyrockets. We’re lucky to have many crops where we have established a competitive advantage, but that advantage can’t be maintained without continued research. Even when you’re on the right track, you’ll get run over if you stand still.

Kevin Hursh is an agricultural journalist, consultant and farmer. He can be reached by e-mail at kevin@hursh.ca.

Tragedy lies behind Sask. murder trial EDITORIAL NOTEBOOK

MICHAEL RAINE MANAGING EDITOR

he trial of farmer Gerald Stanley began this week, and the world is watching. Media from across this country, and well beyond, are taking an interest in this tragic story. Shooting anyone for any reason should be problematic for most folks. And killing someone is what this trial in North Battleford, Sask., is all about. However, the reason it has drawn so much interest is in part because of the public reaction immediately after the police were called and in part because of the easily identifiable participants — beyond their names. A white farmer and an indigenous young man make this story one that evokes strong reactions, long before the facts are brought into the courtroom. Otherwise, it might have been just another of the 54 homicides committed in Saskatchewan in 2016. Not that any of them aren’t tragic. They all are. The same year, neighbouring Alberta had 116 and Manitoba 42, showing that people can be awful to each other anywhere, and Saskatchewan isn’t unique that way. And people being awful was, in part, why this story became the media sensation that it did. A few folks from the rural and farm community rallied behind the white farmer. Using social media to express themselves, they drew the attentions of their fellow Canadians for being racists and showing off their inhumanity — and, in some cases, their appreciation for property over the value of human life. Nearly any knee-jerk reaction can be, upon later, further consideration, considered to be wrong and corrected and apologized for, and society will find a way to look past the behaviour. But when, after further consideration, it is reinforced, say as a municipal issue, such as a large number of white farmers seeking enhanced property defense rights and claiming it has nothing to do with the killing a few months earlier, it sends out a fairly clear message to the rest of Canada what kind o f f o l k s p o p u l at e t hat s p a c e between Ontario and British Columbia. And that guarantees a media audience, not to mention reinforces a lot of misconceptions about what it is to be a rural prairie person: white farmer, native Canadian or any of us. This story is a tragedy, for all of us. mike.raine@producer.com

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Dan Hitchner of DnR Ranch, Home of the Abacas Angus, turns out new calves and heifers from the barn on a milder 2 C day Jan. 13 near Cayley, Alta., after a stretch of frigid weather. | MIKE STURK PHOTO

It doesn’t matter who the Sask. Party elects as their new leader and premier of Saskatchewan. Premier Brad Wall got his training from Grant Devine on how to dismantle the Saskatchewan economy. The Saskatchewan Party should have

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learned what not to do to an economy from Grant Devine’s history, but they are making the same mistakes. Wall took the same route, that his infamous so-called private sector will solve all of Saskatchewan’s problems. The private sector will do what is good for the private sector and not necessarily what is good for Saskatchewan. In listening to the Sask Party’s leadership debate, in the open forum, it is clear that all of these candidates had the same attitude as Wall. There really is no new vision. The new premier of Saskatchewan needs to change the Sask. Party’s philosophy. Failing this will result in defeating themselves in the next election and another party to clean up the mess. Eric Sagan Melville, Sask.

RIGHT TO END CWB To the Editor: We hear and read volumes of criticism on many topics. I will begin with finance, taxation, politics (Canadian and American), climate change, rail, branch line abandonment, carbon pollution, pipeline protesters and total planet destruction. There is never a mention related to the Crow Rate freight agreement of 1897 and ended in 1983. The concessions in the way of land grants, mineral rights and real estate given in exchange for the Crow’s Rate freight agreement was to be permanent. However, the CPR split its holdings into various company names, claiming loss on freight revenue, arguing to government that the Crow’s Rate freight agreement must be altered on account of low freight rate revenue. Relating to carbon pollution, there is no mention of five-to-seven daily Canadian train loads of coal that is mined, hauled to Roberts Bank in Vancouver, loaded a b o a rd o c e a n g o i n g v e s s e l s, shipped and used in the Pacific manufacturing industry. Is this carbon pollution by Canadian standards? The latest issue relates to Omnitrax. It was good salesmanship to unload such a financial burden with its swampy base, which would not carry a standard load. Obviously, if it had been financially viable, it would not have been sold. Further, reduced load limits without subsidy rendered the Churchill run impossible. The abandonment of the Canadian Wheat Board has been reported as an error of judgment by the Harper government. However, single-desk selling is most impractical and should have been discontinued in 1945 directly after the Second World War. John Seierstad Tisdale, Sask.

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Plant breeders’ rights violators reach settlement Seed industry says enforcement plays an important role in educating farmers about need to follow the rules SASKATOON NEWSROOM

Member-owned seed distribution company SeCan has reached out-of-court settlements with seven western Canadian farmers who were illegally selling or attempting to sell seed varieties protected by plant breeders rights. Todd Hyra, SeCan’s business manger for Western Canada, said six commercial grain growers in Saskatchewan and one in Manitoba reached settlements with SeCan after illegal sales activities were discovered. “Our goal is to continue to educate (growers),” Hyra said in a recent news release. “Part of education is the willingness to take the step to enforce the rights on behalf of the breeder.” Under PBR regulations, grain farmers can buy and grow PBRprotected seed varieties, but the harvested crops that are produced from that seed must be sold as commercial grain. Growers can also save harvested grain and replant it on their own farms, as long as farm-saved seed rights are not pre-empted by another agreement or legal contract. However, they are prohibited from selling harvested seed to other far mers as common seed, regardless of whether the variety name is advertised or not. Hyra said cases of PBR infringements involving SeCan varieties spiked in 2015 but have been declining since then. In general, the number of infringement cases fluctuates from year to year, depending on conditions, he added. “It depends on the year, (and) it depends on the growing conditions,” he said. “Occasionally, in a tough year, somebody might have some grain in the bin and decide … that there may be an opportunity to sell it as seed … but I think the message is getting out … that there is protection in place (for PBR varieties) and that seed companies are willing to protect the rights of their breeders.” Hyra said the seed industry is taking a tougher stance against PBR infringers than it has in the past. “PBR has been in place now for 25 years,” he said. “We want to make sure that people know that we’re taking PBR infringements seriously — we’re moving from talking about it to letting people know that we’re actually enforcing it. “If somebody’s advertising and selling a product illegally, it’s no longer just a slap on the wrist.… We’ve had a number of (farmers) receive that in the past and then come back (and do the same thing) a few years later, so we’ve had to take a little harder approach.” Producers who want to capture added value from the crops they grow have the option of becoming pedigreed seed growers, he added. “There’s a process that allows them to become … part of the system, rather than working around it.” Lorne Hadley, executive director of the Canadian Plant Technology Agency, said his organization continues to work on educating Canadian farmers about PBR protections and the consequences of violating PBR rules.

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It also monitors the marketplace for potential violations and coordinates enforcement action at the direction of rights holders. Ty p i c a l s e t t l e m e n t s m i g h t

include an admission of wrongdoing, a signed declaration promising to cease illegal sales and a monetary settlement aimed at covering investigation costs and the value of uncollected seed royalties. “In terms of whether we’re getting more active (on enforcements), really what we’re doing is getting more active against people that have received a warning and ignored us,” Hadley said. “We want to make sure that producers know this is real. It can happen if you’re offside … and the primary way to avoid being offside with PBR legislation is to purchase pedigreed seed.” Hadley said growers who receive

a warning or demand letter related to a PBR violation should stop the activity immediately and seek a settlement. “That’s the best alternative (and) the least costly alternative,” Hadley said. Under new PBR ’91 rules, both the seller of protected seed and the buyer are responsible for ensuring t h a t t h e t ra n s a c t i o n t h e y ’ re involved in is legal, he added. “If you’re looking for a specific variety (of protected seed), you should be … buying pedigreed,” he said. “And if someone is offering to sell you seed, you need to ask the question: is it pedigreed seed and do

you have the right to sell it to me?” Recent settlements stemming from PBR infringements involved farmers Cory Dawe from Dinsmore, Sask., Richard Erle Bredahl from Shaunavon, Sask., Dylan Szakacs from Melfort, Sask., Chad Swan from Plenty, Sask., Ian Topham from Eastend, Sask., Clayton Miller from Young, Sask., and G5 Farms Ltd. from Oak River, Man.

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World produced more animal feed last year Annual feed survey finds that North American prices are lowest in the world because of easy access to cereals and soybeans BY BARBARA DUCKWORTH CALGARY BUREAU

A record amount of animal feed was produced in 2017. More than one billion tonnes of manufactured feed was produced worldwide, a 13 percent increase since 2012, said Aidan Connolly of the animal nutrition company, Alltech. The global feed sur vey was released Jan. 25 and compiled figures from more than 31,000 feed manufacturers in 144 countries, as well as government and business statistics. The survey covers all livestock feed and corresponds with increased supplies of milk, meat and eggs worldwide, said Connolly. The value of the feed industry is US$430 billion in 2017, but prices vary by region, ingredient availability and currency changes. Feed prices in North America are lowest in the world, partly because

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of easy access to cereal grains and protein products like soybeans. For example, the world price for pig finisher diets is $363 per tonne, layers are $363 per tonne and broiler feed averages $418 per tonne. There are discussions around adding insect protein to feed, but Connolly said at an average cost of $50,000 per tonne, it does not compete with soybean protein at $300 to $500 per tonne or fish meal at

$2,000 per tonne. A breakdown of the world regions indicates China is the largest producer of feed followed by the United States. Overall, the Asia-Pacific region is responsible for a third of the world’s feed tonnage and reported a three percent improvement for 2017. China remains on top for the region but has fallen back slightly because of dropping dairy and beef production. Dairy farmers are struggling with high price inputs and poor returns, as well as competing against cheaper imports. Local beef production has been replaced with cheaper or higher quality imports. China’s lack of growth in feed production reflects a more efficient approach to farming especially for pork and broiler production, said Connolly. India is reporting strong growth especially in the area of chicken and aqua feed production.

“Africa is on course to produce more of its own animal proteins and consumption,” said Connolly. However, feed is also more expensive than the world average. Latin America has seen considerable growth in feed production for horses, aquaculture and pets. Brazil is a world leader in feed production. Regionally, Mexico leads in beef and layer feed production. Europe reported a three-percent increase in feed production particularly for pigs, broilers and aqua products. Russia led growth with 37.6 million tonnes w ith most of the increases in pig and broiler feed. Government policy wants to displace imports with more local meat production especially pork, eggs and milk, said Connolly. Europe is also the world’s largest pet food producer at about 10 million tonnes. France represents about 25 percent of that produc-

tion. The United Kingdom and Hungary are also significant pet food manufacturers. Overall, broiler, layer and dairy feed production dominate because of the trend toward leaner, whiter meats from pork, chicken and fish displacing beef. “We expect to see the feed efficiency of broilers continue to improve that in essence, that even when meat production goes up, you need less feed,” Connolly said. People may be eating more fish but aquaculture production has experienced little growth. The Asia Pacific accounts for 70 percent of world aquaculture but governments are concerned about sustainability and water quality. China, Vietnam, Indonesia, Taiwan and Japan have all reduced aquaculture production and require less feed. barbara.duckworth@producer.com

Industry wants Trudeau to talk pulses in India BY SEAN PRATT SASKATOON NEWSROOM

Canada’s pulse industry hopes tariff and non-tariff trade barriers are on the agenda when the prime minister visits India next month. Justin Trudeau plans to lead the Canadian delegation on a state visit from Feb. 17- 23 at the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. As part of the visit, Trudeau is expected to participate in several business discussions to promote trade and investment between the two countries. Pulse Canada president Gord Bacon hopes the prime minister will raise some of the pulse industry’s concerns over India’s recent protectionist actions during those discussions. A spokesperson for the federal government would not confirm whether the pulse industry’s concerns are on the agenda, but he said the government is working on the file. “We will continue to work together with our farmers and colleagues to closely monitor developments, determine the implications and raise our serious concerns with all of the appropriate Indian authorities,” said Guy Gallant, spokesperson with Agriculture Canada. Approximately $1 billion worth of annual pea and lentil exports have come to a grinding halt in the wake of India applying a 50 percent import duty to peas and a 30 percent duty on lentils and chickpeas. The pulse sector has met with Canadian government officials on a number of occasions to express its concerns with India’s actions. “We have had very good signals back that this is the most important issue,” said Bacon. The industr y wants India to respect World Trade Organization rules stipulating that new import duties should not be applied to goods en route to India. India did not abide by those rules

late last year when it applied the pulse duties, leaving some shippers with the unenviable task of having to reroute product to other markets. “When you have boats on the water and duties go up they are exempt. That’s the minimum. That’s where you start the discussion,” said Bacon. But the discussion also needs to address other concerns. Pulse Canada wants India to develop a transparent system that will help Canadian farmers and traders anticipate changes to India’s import duties. Bacon would like to know what the relationship is between India’s market support prices, commercial prices and the country’s duties. “The transparency and the process is to me ver y impor tant because now it allows you to take future positions based on what you would see happening in the marketplace in terms of available stocks and prices,” he said. Australia’s federal agriculture minister recently announced the country had come to an agreement with India regarding the transparency issue. “I’m pleased to get a commitment our grain, chickpea and pulse farmers will receive advance notice of any tariff changes in future,” David Littleproud said in a news release. “Growers invest when they have certainty and we thank India for providing greater certainty.” Bacon doesn’t know if this is the same type of deal the Canadian pulse sector is seeking because the details are scant. “I don’t know there’s enough information to really understand the degree of value it would provide,” he said. In addition to increased transparency on import duties, Pulse Canada is seeking a return to sciencebased plant protection policies, instead of using them as an impediment to trade. sean.pratt@producer.com

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Farmers continue to put pressure on the Manitoba government to exempt barns, greenhouses and grain dryers from carbon taxes. Thousands of dollars of new costs could be imposed on farmers using heating, cooling or drying machinery if the proposed $25 per tonne carbon tax is imposed. Manitoba’s agriculture minister is offering no guarantees to provide an exemption, although he repeated his acknowledgement of the issue at Keystone Agricultural Producers’ annual convention. “We’re having those conversations, but we haven’t got it finalized, to be honest,” Ralph Eichler told reporters Jan. 24. If carbon costs are imposed on grain drying, it will be “much more expensive” for farmers to begin growing crops like corn, Manitoba Canola Growers Association president Chuck Fossay said during a resolutions session. Manitoba Chicken Producers representative Jake Wiebe said the proposed Manitoba tax would cost the average Manitoba chicken

farm $6,000. The Manitoba government has butted heads with the federal government, which wants provinces to follow its carbon tax rate demands, ending up with a $50 per tonne price after rising in steps from $10 in 2018. Manitoba is proposing imposing a $25 per tonne levy that won’t change during the five years in which it is set to be operated. The provincial government has said it thinks the flat $25 will end up costing about the same amount as the rising federal rate. When the provincial government released the rough details of its “made-in-Manitoba” carbon tax in October, an exemption for farm fuels was included. However, that was for gas and diesel and not energy for heating. The chicken, hog and greenhouse industries use lots of energy for heating, cooling and drying, and farm organizations have called for a more general energy exemption for farmers. The government has always accepted the concern, but repeatedly pointed out that it’s a complicated matter. ed.white@producer.com

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it. Do we have a solution at this point? We don’t have an extra billion dollars, but our first priority will be on farmland.” School taxes on farmland are a perennial problem in prairie farm politics, but the concern has grown greater as farmland values have soared, forcing their proportion of some local municipal tax bases to also increase. However, a committee is examining the issue. ed.white@producer.com

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Tile drainage boosts profitability Farmer says it may be one of the only ways to double net profit BY ED WHITE WINNIPEG BUREAU

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BRANDON — Is it worth spending $1,000 per acre on tile drainage to get a $40 boost in crop production? If not, is it worth spending that amount to double net profitability? In fact, those are both the same question and should have the same answer, according to Brandon-area farmer Aaron Hargreaves. If tile drainage can boost crop production by 10 percent, that could offer that crucial margin that floats on top of all the production costs that suck away most of the

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Electrical rate hike approved in Sask. BY BRIAN CROSS SASKATCHEWAN NEWSROOM

Saskatchewan residents will soon see a 3.5 percent increase in their monthly power bills. The provincial government recently accepted a recommendation from the Saskatchewan Rate Review Panel suggesting power rates should be increased. SaskPower, a provincial crown corporation, had initially requested a five percent increase. The 3.5 percent rate hike approved by the province will take effect March 1 and will represent an increase of approximately $4 per month on the average residential power bill. Since early 2007, the province has approved 10 rate increases at SaskPower, totaling nearly 45 percent. Cumulatively, a Saskatchewan consumer who paid $200 a month for power Jan. 1, 2007, will now be paying nearly $310

a month effective March 1, based on similar power consumption. “Every year, SaskPower is keeping up with new records of power consumption, while working to keep power rates as low as possible,” said Dustin Duncan, the minister responsible for SaskPower. “They face an important challenge to maintain and grow our power grid. With their revised fiscal forecasts during the rate review period, government agrees with the rate review panel that SaskPower can meet this challenge in 2018 with a (3.5 percent) increase. “We will continue to challenge SaskPower, and all government agencies, to do more with less, and without compromising service to

SASK. POWER RATE HIKES Annual power rate increases (percent) in Saskatchewan: Feb. 1, 2007 Jan. 1, 2008 June 1, 2009 Aug. 1, 2010 Jan. 1, 2011 Jan. 1, 2012 Jan. 1, 2013 Jan. 1, 2014 Jan. 1, 2015 Sept. 1, 2015 July 1, 2016 March 1, 2018

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earnings. “How else can you double your net profit on the farm?” said Hargreaves, who described his experiences to farmers at Manitoba Ag Days, held Jan. 16-18 in Brandon. “You can buy more land (but it’s) $4,000 an acre.” Hargreaves’ profitability example is based on a 40-bushel per acre crop raised to 44 bu. because of tile drainage. Instead of earning $40 per acre, the drained acre produces $80. Hargreaves noted that some studies have suggested production can be boosted by up to 25 percent. On his own farm, which began incorporating tile drainage in 2011, the results have been dramatic, he said. His farm was often hit with saturation and salinity was a growing problem. A high water table from wet years was creating salinity, hurting plant growth, and making the land hard to run machinery on. Once tile was installed, the water table began dropping and salinity began to recede. Now some formerly saline patches are as good as any other part of the farm, so that land has gone from zero production to average production. “That’s a real gain,” he said. When the Hargreaves decided to tr y tile drainage, they had no neighbours to rely on for advice. It was just not something done locally. However, farmers in the United States and research from North Dakota helped provide the

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A Manitoba producer says tile drainage has produced dramatic results on his farm. | FILE PHOTO practical and theoretical advice they needed to get going, so they bought some equipment. “When we bought our tile plow, we’d never even seen one before,” said Hargreaves. They learned a lot of lessons along the way, none of which made them regret going into tile. The biggest challenge in fighting salinity that Hargreaves sees is being able to install tile deep enough and have an outlet deep enough that it will reduce the water table below where it can hurt a crop. “The tile has to be a minimum three feet deep to solve the salinity issue. Anything shallower than that and it will not,” said Hargreaves. If the tile runs that deep, the outlet at the edge of the field also has to be that deep, and for some fields that is difficult to find. But it’s definitely a concept he thinks any farmer fighting chronic wetness or salinity problems should consider. “The salinity is essentially gone,” said Hargreaves about the results after just a few years. ed.white@producer.com

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Saskatchewan homes and businesses.” In a news release, SaskPower said revenue generated by the rate increase would be invested in “major maintenance and growth projects” aimed at reducing the “number and duration of power outages” and modernizing the provincial power grid. Network improvements will help SaskPower reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 40 percent from 2005 levels by 2030, it said. “The power has to be on when and where we need it,” said SaskPower president Mike Marsh. The 3.5 percent rate increase is expected to boost SaskPower’s revenues by about $86 million per year. brian.cross@producer.com

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Dealing with dementia through play Finding appropriate activities to ease the lives of dementia patients may be as easy as visiting a toy store BY ROSALIE TENNISON FREELANCE WRITER

Family members and other caregivers often find it difficult to care for a person suffering from dementia, even though many view it as a labour of love. It can be difficult to find activities that engage the patient as the disease progresses. Without being disrespectful to the person’s age, digging through a forgotten toy box might uncover items that can be used. “We promote the use of activities rather than toys,” said Charleen Barkman, a staff educator in longterm care in Steinbach, Man. “We try to provide people with dementia with activities they might have done years ago. We try to get away from childish-looking items, such as puzzles with childish pictures.” However, she said, a puzzle with

large pieces and a picture of a real horse, instead of a cartoon horse, might engage a grandfather who had horses on the farm. Items that encourage creativity or dexterity may engage a person living with dementia longer and they may provide talking points that could relate to days gone by. The important consideration is to avoid safety concerns, such as small items that could be ingested or items with sharp edges that could cause injury if thrown. “We sell a lot of our Clics product to nursing homes,” said Dave Smith, the Canadian distributor of the large, colourful blocks. He said the blocks are too big to swallow at two inches by two inches, and the edges are rounded. They offer good hand-eye co-ordination to build things or sort by colour, he added. Often, because toys are designed

with children in mind, they already pose fewer hazards from choking, toxicity, or injury. “Try to find items that kids use, but that are in an adult style,” said Barkman. Matching games can be good, but instead of matching games with child-like designs, such as one with puppies, look for a game that has more complicated images, such as tractors or cars, she added. Or, provide a pile of socks that need to be sorted. As well, baby dolls can encourage nurturing skills and comfort. Dr. Elizabeth Rhynold, a geriatrician with Prairie Mountain Health, said safety should always be a priority. “Try to avoid little parts, items that look like food and, during flu season, always ensure items are cleaned regularly.” Over time, the tools may have to be adjusted or how they are used may need to be changed.

For example, the size of the blocks may need to increase or instead of using the blocks to build a barn or a fence, sorting by colour may be a more suitable activity. Using toys familiar to children may help children relate to a grandparent with dementia and create cross-generational sharing. “Figure out what works and share it with other caregivers or people who are providing respite care,” said Rhynold. “Learn what the person used to like to do and modify it. Don’t be disappointed if something doesn’t work or doesn’t last. However long a person enjoys an activity, that’s a success.” Don’t use parenting skills to correct behaviour as you would a toddler. Treat adult dementia patients with respect and offer activities that they may be able to do that are also age appropriate.

“If the person is enjoying the activity and it isn’t creating stress or anxiety and it’s safe, then use it,” said Rhynold.

DID YOU KNOW? According to the most recent statistics, this is how people living with dementia in Canada are receiving care:

85 46% 44% %

rely on family, friends or neighbours are cared for by a spouse are cared for by an adult child

Source: Statistics Canada

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LEFT: The trick to this beer and garlic pot roast is to cook it long and slow. BELOW: Beef and barley soup is a great way to use leftover pot roast. OPPOSITE PAGE, LEFT: Winter squash has a hard, outer skin that is difficult to peel or cut through. Baking the squash whole, unpeeled and unseeded, is an easy alternative. OPPOSITE PAGE, RIGHT: Flavourful squash soup is easy to make from leftover baked squash. | BETTY ANN DEOBALD PHOTOS

Comfort food makes cold weather bearable We feature two recipes — pot roast and baked squash — from which the leftovers can then be used to make two soups TEAM RESOURCES 1/4 c. 2 tbsp. 1 - 12 oz.

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ot, filling food can help warm our bodies and provide a sensation of emotional comfort. Aroma-filled food that is ready when family members come in from outside take off the chill and invite them to gather around the table to enjoy the hot feast, conversation and companionship. To reduce food preparation time for busy families, the leftovers from the following beef pot roast and baked squash can be adapted to make two hot soups for another meal.

BEER AND GARLIC BEEF POT ROAST Cook long and slow in a slow cooker for six to eight hours to tenderize this less tender cut of meat, or roast covered in a low oven for three hours for a quicker meal. The beer and garlic mellow as it slowly simmers, while enhancing the beef flavour. 3 lb. beef pot roast such as cross rib, blade or brisket 1.36 kg 10 cloves garlic, peeled and cut in 1/2 lengthwise 10

1 tbsp. 1 tbsp.

coarsely ground sea salt or kosher salt, optional (see note) freshly ground pepper grainy Dijon mustard 60 mL vegetable oil 30 mL bottle or can beer (alcohol reduced works fine) 341 mL cornstarch 15 mL cold water 15 mL

Note: Coarsely ground sea salt or kosher salt can add a lot of salt with a few shakes because of the large chunks. Use with caution because food can quickly become over salted, especially for those who are reducing the amount of salt in their food. Pat pot roast dry. Using tip of a sharp paring knife, make small slits all over the pot roast, insert the garlic cloves deep into the meat slits. Rub roast all over with salt, pepper and grainy mustard, working seasonings into any crevices. Place oil in a large frying pan or Dutch oven and heat, place meat in hot oil and brown meat on all sides. Transfer meat to slow cooker. Add beer to pan to loosen meat bits; add to meat in slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for six to eight hours, until roast is fork-tender. Remove roast to cutting board. Cover with foil to keep warm. Transfer sauce to saucepan and cook over high heat to reduce by half, about 10 minutes. Combine cornstarch with cold water, gradually stir into reduced meat sauce. Heat to boil to thicken and season to taste. Thinly slice meat and serve with

sauce. To cook in oven: Brown roast in oil in a Dutch oven, add beer and cover with a tight-fitting lid. Slow roast in a 325 F (160 C) oven for three to four hours until meat is fork-tender. Turn roast after two hours. Leftovers can be used to make a hearty stew, cold roast beef sandwiches or a quick barley soup for another day. Adapted from canadabeef.ca

QUICK BEEF AND BARLEY SOUP 3 c. cubed and chopped, leftover pot roast meat, set aside 750 mL 1 tbsp. vegetable oil 15 mL 1/4 large onion, chopped 1/4 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 1 large stalk celery, sliced 1 1 large carrot, sliced 1 1/2 tsp. dried thyme 2 mL 1/2 tsp. salt 2 mL

1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper 2 mL 1 tbsp. tomato paste or ketchup 15 mL 3/4 c. pearl barley 175 mL 4 c. low-sodium beef broth 1L 3 c. water 750 mL 1 can diced stewed tomatoes 540 mL

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» CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE Heat oil in a large pot, add onion, garlic, celery and carrot. Cook over medium-high heat to soften, about two minutes. Add thyme, salt, pepper and tomato paste or ketchup, stir to coat vegetables. Add barley, broth, water and stewed tomatoes. Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until barley is tender, about 15 minutes. Add cooked beef and leftover potroast sauce. Heat through, about two minutes. Makes about nine cups. Adapted from canadabeef.ca

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The flavours marry if the dish is prepared then refrigerated and served the next day. Adapted from Leanne Deaobald Betty Ann Deobald is a home economist from Rosetown, Sask., and a member of Team Resources. Contact: team@producer.com.

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BAKED WHOLE SQUASH Winter squash like butternut, buttercup, acorn, spaghetti and pumpkin all have a hard, outer skin that is difficult to peel or cut through. Baking the squash whole, unpeeled and unseeded, is an easy alternative. Preheat oven to 350 F (180 C). Wash squash well, place on a cutting board and use a large sharp knife to make several slits into the squash to prevent it from exploding while baking. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place squash on baking sheet and then into preheated oven. Bake uncovered 50 to 70 minutes until fork tender. Remove from oven and cool 10 to 15 minutes. Move to a cutting board and slice in half lengthwise with a serrated knife. Dig out the seeds and stringy fibres with a metal spoon or melon-baller. To make the squash easier to serve, cut into serving size pieces. Serve in shell. Season with 1 tsp. (5 mL) salt and 1/2 tsp. (2 mL) fresh ground pepper. Drizzle with melted butter or olive oil, or drizzle with lime juice.

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SQUASH SOUP This is a flavourful soup that is easy to make from leftover baked squash. 1/4 tsp. 1/4 tsp. 2 tsp. 1/2 tsp. 1 tsp. 1/2 tsp. 1/2 tsp. 4 c. 3 c. or 5 c. 2 c. or 1 1 c.

onion powder 1 mL garlic minced 1 mL olive oil 10 mL fresh ginger, grated 2 mL curry powder 5 mL ground cumin 2 mL ground black pepper 2 mL chicken or vegetable broth 1L raw squash, cubed 750 mL cooked or frozen squash 1.25 L canned pear 500 mL fresh peeled apple 1 carrots, chopped 250 mL

Combine all ingredients in a large pot and simmer until soft. If using precooked squash, add once the carrots are soft. Cool and blend until smooth. Reheat and serve.

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Enjoying rural Vietnam was trip’s highlight Seeing the countryside by bicycle turned out to be a great way to get out of the city and see another side of Vietnam TALES FROM THE ROAD

ARLENE & ROBIN KARPAN

e passed field after field of rice, corn, taro root, and practically every other imaginable vegetable and herb. Most striking was the intensity of agriculture, and how immaculately everything is kept, especially considering that so much work is done by hand. Riding bicycles through the countryside isn’t the reason we came to Hoi An, but it turned out to be the highlight of our visit. Hoi An sits about mid-way down long, thin Vietnam, about a halfhour drive south of the city of Danang. From the 15th to 19th centuries, this major port in Southeast Asia drew influence from throughout the region. Traditional Vietnamese architecture melds with mustardcoloured Chinese shophouses, temples and pagodas, age-old private houses preserved as museums, and an ornate 18th-century Japanese bridge — Hoi An’s iconic feature. The ancient architecture is

so well preserved that the entire old sector is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Though Hoi An is solidly on the tourist circuit, it manages to retain an easy-going charm. It’s small enough to be spared the chaotic traffic that plagues Vietnam’s big cities, plus much of the old town has pedestrian-only streets. Like most of Vietnam, it’s affordable, a welcome relief for anyone travelling with the increasingly battered loonie. Our comfortable small hotel cost around $35, including breakfast. Food is not only cheap but excellent, with many tourists staying specifically to take cooking classes. We became captivated with the place; we arrived intending to spend three days, but ended up staying a week. Hoi An is synonymous with traditional lanterns, made with a flexible bamboo frame and covered in silk and other fabrics of every colour. Thousands line the streets of old town, making for a magical ambience when lit every evening. As a result of coincidence rather than good planning, we discovered that we would be in town for the Lantern Festival, taking place every full moon. That evening, tourist numbers seemed to double, at least 95 percent of whom were from CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

CLOCKWISE, FROM TOP LEFT: Traditional folk dancing is one of the entertainments available in Hoi An. Hoi An’s lantern-lit streets are filled in the evening. A field is worked near Hoi An.

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ABOVE LEFT: An ancient Japanese bridge is lit up at night. ABOVE RIGHT: Boats wait for passengers on the river in Hoi An.

» CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE other parts of Vietnam or other Asian countries. Street vendors out in full force sold small paper boats fitted with candles. The tradition is to make a wish, light the candle, then set the paper boat free on the water. Tiny lights flickered in the calm water among the flotilla of narrow sampan boats carrying tourists. Most intriguing were young couples, probably newlyweds, dressed in fancy outfits, who hired boats and photographers to document their visit. What really made our stay enjoyable was exploring the surrounding countryside. The shop beside our hotel rented bicycles for $1.50 per day. One day we peddled about five kilometres to the beach, and another day explored minor roads along the river and canals. But the highlight was crossing the narrow bridge, meant only for bicycles and motorbikes, to the other side of the river, and entering an entirely different world. This was farm country. Only one road was wide enough for cars, of which there were few, but a maze of narrow paths for bikes and motorbikes crisscrossed the area to access crops and vegetable plots. People wearing traditional Vietnamese conical hats busily watered, hoed, or otherwise tended their plots. Unlike Hoi An, where almost everyone in contact with tourists spoke some English, here almost no one did. Yet ever yone was friendly, waving as we went by. At a tiny corner shop, we bought fresh coconuts to drink; language was no problem — the smiling lady just showed us how many coins we needed. Another time we stopped near a house to look at rice drying on mats in preparation to make rice noodles. A man soon came out and insisted on giving us a drink of cold water before we left. We spent the better part of two days simply wandering and enjoying a slice of rural Vietnam. Arlene and Robin Karpan are well-travelled writers based in Saskatoon. Contact: travel@producer.com.

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Raising alpacas is a tough business to quit On the Farm | A job loss presented this Saskatchewan family with an opportunity 20 years ago, and they’ve never looked back ON THE FARM

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Deryl Ring knows there is something wrong with his baby alpaca when it lies down on its side. It is a telltale sign that the animal is constipated and in need of a dose of mineral oil at both ends. After 20 years in the alpaca business he is well-versed in reading their body language and knowing what to do. But that wasn’t always the case for the former city dweller. Deryl and his wife, Bernie, lived in Regina and Saskatoon before moving out to their farm just south of Saskatoon. “Farm life was completely new to us,” he said. So was raising farm animals. “We didn’t have much experience with animals other than dogs and cats, so it was a learning curve. But they’re really easy animals to keep,” said Deryl. They don’t eat much. They seldom get sick. And they cope pretty well with Saskatchewan winters until the weather gets really nasty and they refuse to go out or do much at all. The business started as a hobby. Deryl and his daughter, Chrissy, had been researching alpacas at various shows. The idea was the family might someday buy a few animals and move out to the farm they had bought just outside Saskatoon city limits. That plan was accelerated in 1997 when Deryl lost his job. After spending 22 years in broadcasting at CTV he wanted to do something different. So the couple purchased six animals from Canada’s original alpaca importer near High River, Alta. Bernie, who was a stay-at-home mom to their two children who are now grown up and married, was easily convinced. “I just fell in love with the animal itself. Not too big. Cute as can be,” she said. “The most wonderful thing I love about alpacas is the fact that each and every one of them has their own personality, every single one. It’s like a classroom of kids. Every one is different.” Take the spotted Glenda for instance. She is the friendliest

alpaca in the pen, who usually lies down at Bernie’s feet. But when she is pregnant like she is now, Glenda suddenly becomes grumpy and aloof. They now own 140 alpacas. Each one has a name and Bernie knows them all, although sometimes she needs a hint from her husband. Selling animals for breeding is the core of their business but the fibre is the foundation of the industry and the reason alpaca farming hasn’t disappeared, gone the way of many other diversified livestock ventures. “That’s what attracted us to them because there was an end product that was valuable, that was in demand and you didn’t have to slaughter the animal,” said Deryl. The farm has produced dozens of championship animals and is still active in the show circuit. Deryl learned the hard way that you can’t over-groom the babies before the shows, even though they are so full of dirt and gunk that the judges have a hard time separating the outer layer to get a look at the quality of the fleece underneath. “They’re just like a magnet. They pick up everything. You can’t even try to get it clean because you start to destroy the character of their fleece,” he said. In the early years he would spend hours trying to bat the debris out to the point where the fleece had no crimp left and just went limp. A decent breeding animal sells for about $3,000 but there is a wide range. A breeding male recently sold at auction for $750,000. A male can ser vice up to 50 females in a season, which would produce offspring valued at about $150,000. Deryl and Bernie are both 65 and have decided to slow down and not do as much breeding of their herd, focusing more on the fibre side of the business. They sell all their fleece to a mill in Edmonton. The mill can even use the coarse fleece to make things like rugs and boot liners. Bernie used to spend as much time with the animals as Deryl but these days he does most of the work by himself, with the assistance of some modern machinery. “What we used to do by hand most of the time now we have equipment like the Bobcat,” he said. Der yl said there are days he doesn’t know if he can do it anymore but there are other days when he finds working with the animals so calming and comforting that he can’t imagine life without them. “We enjoy it so much. It’s a great lifestyle. I don’t think we could retire completely,” he said. “We’re at the point where we just want to kind of enjoy them now.” sean.pratt@producer.com

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Power of Disinfecting for flu, cold viruses unnecessary attorney HEALTH CLINIC A: explained SPEAKING OF LIFE

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The other day my mother asked my husband if he would agree to be the power of attorney for her estate. My husband did not say much to my mom but he later told me that he does not want to be responsible for her life. He is afraid that becoming an attorney for my mother will put him in a position for making life-sustaining decisions for which he is not comfortable. He does not want to make the call should someone have to turn off a life-sustaining machine for her. The problem is that my husband does not know how to explain this to my mother without offending her. What do you suggest? I think that before your husband decides whether or not to agree to the power of attorney for your mother’s estate, he and you should have a chat with your family lawyer. Neither you nor your husband seem to fully understand what power of attorney means. Your lawyer can explain it to you. Your husband might not feel so over whelmed when he better understands what it is that your mother is asking. In its short form, the power of attorney is simply a signature to your mother’s finances. The intent is to help manage her estate should she not be able to pay her bills and collect money that is owing to her. Usually, the person with power of attorney can write cheques, pay bills and manage someone else’s bank accounts. It has nothing to do with medical or health issues. Your husband, if given the power of attorney, will not have to decide whether to continue treatment if your mother should suddenly find herself dependent on life-support systems. Nor will your husband be called if your mother develops a mental health issue that challenges her ability to make rational decisions for her own well-being. His responsibilities would simply be her estate. As I see it, your mother is demonstrating a great deal of respect and honour toward your husband by asking him to take on the power of attorney. Hopefully, if he accepts the invitation your husband will do more than be a namesake to your mom’s accounts. Your husband should sit with your mother at least once a month and review with her the state of all of her accounts. The better he and she understand all that is going on with her finances, the better he will be able to support and help her should she be unable to get up and about when her accounts need attention.

Jacklin Andrews is a family counsellor from Saskatchewan. Contact: jandrews@ producer.com.

Someone in our family has just recovered from a nasty bout of flu. Is it true that viruses cannot live long on inanimate objects? I was wondering how long flu viruses live on surfaces such as door knobs, computer keyboards or telephones? What is the best way to disinfect these things?

The flu virus is one of the bugs that is least likely to survive for long on the surfaces you mention. The longest it can live like this is about 24 hours and often a lot less. Cold viruses are about the same. Medical experts agree there is little point in putting in a lot of effort disinfecting objects around the house because it is unlikely to spread the disease. If you do feel the need to clean, then diluted bleach solution is probably the cheapest and best choice. Flu viruses are generally spread f ro m o n e p e r s o n t o a n o t h e r through coughing or sneezing, and tiny droplets may travel through the air as far as six feet. Physical contact can also spread the disease. One problem in avoiding the

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flu is that another family member, friend or colleague may be infectious before they realize it. Frequent hand washing during the flu season is one of the best ways to avoid becoming ill, and try not to touch your face, eyes or mouth with your hands. It is also a good idea to avoid crowded places such as movie theatres as much as possible. This year is a particularly bad one for flu and it is affecting people older than 65 in particular. At the time of writing this, flu is widespread in Ontario, southern British Columbia and southern Quebec. Other provinces have localized outbreaks. Some bacteria are capable of living for long periods of time on indoor surfaces, such as cribs and children’s’ toys, which is the reason

why day-care centres are supposed to regularly disinfect toys. These bacteria, such as Streptococcus pyogenes — responsible for strep throat or tonsillitis — or Streptococcus pneumoniae, are capable of clumping together to form a biofilm, which is a small colony that can live for days on surfaces outside the human body. I have noticed that several doct o r s’ o f f i c e s a n d e m e r g e n c y departments in my area are no longer providing waiting room magazines due to the risk of transmitting unwanted infections, so you should bring your own book, magazine or smartphone to pass the time.

Clare Rowson is a retired medical doctor in Belleville, Ont. Contact: health@producer.com.

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Successful soybeans need attention to seeding Research foundation has found that seeding the crop in mid to late May produces the best results BY WILLIAM DEKAY SASKATOON NEWSROOM

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The window of opportunity to seed soybeans is small, but farmers would do well to take it to heart, a researcher involved in a recent study told a people attending Crop Production Week in Saskatoon. M i k e Ha l l o f t h e E s s e n t i a l Research Foundation and Parkland College in Yorkton, Sask., said farmers will likely get their best results by seeding soybeans in mid to late May. “Seeding too early runs the risk of cold shock and damage from late spring frosts. Seeding too late reduces yield and increases the chance of fall damage and green seed,” he said. The research foundation conducted several experiments during a five-year program using Northstar Genetics varieties. A 2013 study demonstrated the importance of seeding soybeans into warm soil to avoid cold shock and improve plant vigour and yield. Soybeans were planted into 21 C soil and kept at that temperature for 17 days. To produce a cold shock effect, soybeans were planted into 7 C soil for 20 hours and then 21 C for 17 days. They were also planted into 21 C soil for eight hours and then 7 C for four days followed by 21 C for the remaining 13 days. “Unfortunately, we are never able to cold shock soybeans even when seeding in early May. We still had soil temperatures that were above the minimum amount required which is 8 C. But there was one year that if we had seeded at that time we would have been taken out by a frost May 30,” he said. “As it turned out we did seed soybeans that year, but because we seeded at the optimum time, we avoided the frost and the soybeans yielded quite well.” Multiple varieties were seeded into rotovated soil and undisturbed soil with the expectation that soybeans seeded into warmer rotovated soil would mature faster, be taller with a longer first internode and yield higher. Soybeans seeded into rotovated soil did mature faster, but were shorter with a shorter first internode and yielded poorer quality. Hall thinks rotovated plots performed worse because it may have resulted in deeper seeding, but it didn’t affect emergence or early stand establishment. It’s also possible that breaking up the soil with a rotovator dried out the soil and reduced nitrogen fixation, which would result in earlier maturity and lower yield. In 2015, the study looked at the effect of row spacing and seeding rate on bush, semi-bush and upright statured soybean types using three Northstar varieties. Target populations were 175,000 and 200,000 plants per acre. Row spacing was 10 and 20 inches. “Bushy soybeans tend to yield better when they’re at a wider row spacing. But having said that, those soybeans weren’t yielding any better than an erect variety, solid seeded, 10 inches in row spacing. So, we didn’t really see any evidence to suggest people should be running out there and

Seeding too early runs the risk of cold shock and damage from late spring frosts. Seeding too late reduces yield and increases the chance of fall damage and green seed. MIKE HALL ESSENTIAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION

buying planters, for example,” he said. A study in 2016 looked at the influence of fall cultivation and seeding date on soybean production. Treatment list included soybeans seeded May 5, May 16 and May 24 into soil cultivated in the fall compared to the same seeding dates into standing stubble. The study showed cultivation could benefit soybean production when soybeans were seeded early. The benefit may have been higher if the trash was heavier or there had been a frost, but benefits need to be weighed against soil conservation concerns. C o n s i d e r i n g t hat s oy b e a n s shouldn’t be seeded until mid to late May, cultivated soil didn’t provide much of a benefit at those seeding dates. Another study in 2017 looked at the importance of dual inoculation and seeding into warm soil, which means inoculant on seed and granular banded to the side. Hall said the general recommendation in Manitoba is to dual inoculate soybeans if land doesn’t have a history of well inoculated soybean crops for at least two years. “We weren’t able to demonstrate the benefits of dual inoculation. We saw a really strong response to granular inoculant but inoculant on the seed didn’t work too well, and there might have been some handling issues along the route. But in general, I really do like the granular inoculant,” he said. “I always look at inoculant as cheap insurance.” With a warming climate and more varieties to choose from, the number of seeded acres is increasing as the crop migrates further west and north across the Prairies each year. “My main message to someone wanting to try soybeans is understanding it is a long-season crop. Don’t go out there and seed it too early because there are some risks out there. I know some seed growers that won’t even give you the seed until later, so that you don’t go out there and seed it too early,” he said. It’s definitely going to be on the late side of crops that you’ll harvest, so you don’t want to grow a lot of acres of it when you’re just starting out.” william.dekay@producer.com

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Glyphosate resistant weed suspected in Man. Glyphosate-resistant giant ragweed is common in southern Ontario and present in 10 U.S. states, but would be new for Manitoba BY ROBERT ARNASON BRANDON BUREAU

Manitoba may have another glyphosate-resistant weed. Last year, a grower in eastern Manitoba discovered a specimen of giant ragweed that seemed to have immunity to glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup. The giant ragweed, found in a field of soybeans, is now being tested in a lab. “It will take several months before the results are in,” said Rob Gulden, University of Manitoba weed scientist. “Until I hear back from the tests, (I) can’t say much about the potential resistance… as glyphosate sometimes does not work all that well even on susceptible giant ragweed plants.” If the tests come back positive, giant ragweed will become the second weed in Manitoba, after kochia, with resistance to glyphosate. Manitoba may also have glyphosate-resistant waterhemp, after that weed was found in soybean fields in 2016 and 2017. Giant ragweed with resistance to glyphosate is fairly common in southern Ontario, where the first case of resistance was discovered in 2010. Glyphosate-resistant giant ragweed is also present in more than 10 U.S. states. The weed isn’t common in Manitoba, mostly found in corn and soybean fields on the eastern side of the province. It can be troublesome because it grows to 1.5 to three metres tall and a small number of plants can compromise yield. A Monsanto website says one giant ragweed plant per sq. metre can drag down yields by about 13 percent in corn and soybeans. Carl Bangert, who farms near Beausejour, Man., said the rise of glyphosate-resistant weeds are probably connected to tight soybean rotations in eastern Manitoba. In 2017, soybeans represented 49 percent of all acres in the Rural Municipality of Brokenhead, northeast of Winnipeg. “Beans have been a great money maker,” said Bangert, who was part of a Jan. 18 panel session on soybean production at Manitoba Ag Days, a trade show held in Brandon. “But we’ve got to be aware that when we start pushing rotation, we’re going to start bringing in other issues.” robert.arnason@producer.com

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NAFTA fears may be slowing hog barn growth: Man. ag minister BY ED WHITE WINNIPEG BUREAU

Despite clearing away a moratorium on hog barns and making it easier to invest in Manitoba businesses, few hog barn applications have come before the provincial government. Agr iculture Minister Ralph Eichler thinks United States President Donald Trump’s frequent but confusing attacks on the North

American Free Trade Agreement might have something to do with it. “I would say that’s part of it. There’s uncertainty,” Eichler told reporters at Manitoba Ag Days, after presenting his state of the industry address. Eichler has championed livestock and other protein production as key to the province’s farming, food and agriculture development. However, while provincial offi-

cials are working with three hog barn proposals and a few others might be in the works in rural municipalities, it’s a far cry from the 40 or so projects needed to produce the 1,500 slaughter hogs per day required to keep Manitoba’s plants running at high capacity. As well, while the beef herd has grown, the 38,000 extra animals in the province this year compared to last are a long way from filling the gap

left by years of cow-herd shrinkage. “It’s a significant increase. It’s not where I’d like it to be,” said Eichler. Great news for his protein strategy came from French company Roquette’s $400 million investment in a pea-processing plant in Portage La Prairie, Man. Other food processing also grew during the year, with HyLife expanding its pork processing capacity and Parmalat opening a new milk plant.

In other provincial news, Manitoba crop insurance coverage was improved and extended for soybeans, hard red wheat and new crops. Corn and soybeans will no longer face the 15 percent pre-harvest claim deductible, and the insurable area for soybean coverage has been expanded by 200,000 acres. ed.white@producer.com

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REMOTE CONTROL ENDGATE AND hoist systems can save you time, energy and keep you safe this seeding season. Give K r a m b l e I n d u s t r i e s a call at 306-933-2655, Saskatoon, SK. or visit us online at: www.kramble.net YEAR END GRAIN TRUCK CLEARANCE! 2007 Mack 400 HP, Mack eng., AutoShift, A/T/C, new 20’ BH&T, new RR tires, 716,000 kms., exc shape, was $67,500, NOW $63,500; 2007 IH 9200 ISX Cummins, 430 HP, AutoShift, alum. wheels, new 20’ BH&T, fully loaded, 1M kms., real nice shape, was $67,500, NOW $63,500; 2009 Mack CH613, 430HP Mack, 10 spd., 3 pedal AutoShift, new 20’ BH&T, alum. wheels, 1.4M kms. has eng. bearing roll done, nice shape, was $69,500, NOW $65,500; 2007 Kenworth T600, C13 Cat 425 HP, 13 spd., AutoShift, new 20’ BH&T, alum. wheels, new paint, 1.0M kms., excellent truck, was $71,500, NOW $67,500; 1996 Midland 24’ tandem grain pup, stiff pole, completely rebuilt, new paint, new brakes, excellent tries, was $18,500, NOW $16,500; 1999 IH 4700 S/A w/17’ steel flat deck, 230,000 kms., IH 7.3 diesel, 10 spd., good tires, was $19,500, NOW $18,000; 2005 IH 9200 tractor, ISX 430 HP Cummins, 13 spd., alum. wheels, flat top sleeper, good rubber, was $22,500, NOW $19,500. All trucks SK. safetied. Trades considered. Arborfield SK., Phone Merv at 306-276-7518 res., 306-767-2616 cell. DL #906768.

1994 WESTERN STAR 4964F Crane truck, 584,000 kms., T/A, Cat 3406, Eaton 18 spd., Ferrari 8300 Kg crane, fresh safety, $19,800. Call 1-800-667-4515 or visit: www.combineworld.com

2007 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY Class, 500 HP Detroit 60 series 18 spd., heavy spec unit, 500,000 kms. read off computer, fresh safety, $29,900. Cam-Don Motors Ltd, 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK.

2018 CHEV & GMC 3/4 TON CREW DIESEL 6.6L V8, loaded, Z71 pkg., heated cloth, Stk #J1373 MSRP $77,995 Cash Price $67,995 or $452 b/w @ 1.99% 84 MO * 20 in stock! 2018 GMC 1 TON CREW SLT 6.6L V8 diesel, loaded, sunroof, nav., heated & cooled leather, Stk #J1400 MSRP $85,870 Cash Price $75,995 or $503 b/w @ 1.99% 84 MO 2018 CHEV 1 TON CREW LTZ DUALLY 6.6L /V8 diesel, loaded, sunroof, nav., heated & cooled leather, Stk #J1244 MSRP $87,510 Cash Price $77,995 or $516 b/w @ 1.99% 84 MO

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

2005 KENWORTH W900 c/w Cummins 13 spd., approx. 900,000 kms., Studio bunk, $35,000. Randy 780-983-0936, Clyde, AB. 2005 WESTERN STAR w/sleeper, 18 spd., C15, low kms, w/cement blower, $50,000. 204-376-5194, 204-641-2408, Arborg, MB. 2008 PETERBILT 386, yellow, daycab, 18 2012 MACK CXU613 day-cab, Mack MP8, spd., 850,000 kms., 46k rears full locks, vg 455HP, Eaton 13 spd., $39,900. DL#1679. Norm 204-761-7797, Brandon, MB. cond., $24,900. 780-206-1234, Barrhead.

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3 PICTURE WINDOWS for sale, triple pane Low-E, 62” square with 2 casement windows for venting on top third. $1100 each, stored inside. 306-375-2910, ext. 704 or 307, Kyle, SK.

www.windandweathershelters.com COMMERCIAL GRADE Wind and weather shelter buildings available in widths from 20’ to 90’. Prices starting at $2495. If you have bought an auction building and need to upgrade to more durable material or parts, we can help! Contact Paul 306-641-5464 or Ladimer 306-795-7779. Located in Yorkton, SK.

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RESTAURANT IN ASSINIBOIA, successful operation; Large industrial building in the heart of Balken oil play for lease/sale; Kenosee Lake cabin and campground for sale, incl. carwash and laundry mat; Development lands around Regina/Saskatoon; Large building and property on Broadway Ave., Yorkton; 3 lots on South Service R o a d , We y b u r n . B r i a n Te i fe n b a c h , 306-536-3269, Colliers Int. Regina, SK., www.collierscanada.com PROVEN FARMING SKILLS but need land? Operator with growth to ownership opportunities available; May require relocation. Call 403-775-0536.

RESTAURANT FOR LEASE! Fully stocked, chairs, cooking equipment, dishwasher, dishes, etc. Located at the Western Budget Motel in Bonnyville, AB. Call Larry at 780-612-8884. WELDING AND MACHINE SHOP: Owner wanting to retire after 38 years. Established clientele. Located in Maple Creek, SK, close to Cypress Hills Park. Serious inquiries only. Phone Dale at 306-662-2727, 306-662-7522, or 306-662-2398. BUSINESS FOR SALE, $120,000. Offers great growth opportunity in consumer and pet industry. Saskatoon, SK. Call Bert 306-664-BERT(2378).

CAT 621E SCRAPER, lots of major work done, excellent condition machine. Call Randy 780-983-0936, Clyde, AB. SKIDSTEER ATTACHMENTS: Buckets, rock buckets, grapples, weld-on plates, hyd. augers, brush cutters and more large stock. Top quality equipment, quality welding and sales. Call Darcy at 306-731-3009, 306-731-8195, Craven, SK. CLIFFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S USED CRAWLER PARTS. Some o l d e r C at s , I H a n d A l l i s C h a l m e r s . 780-755-2295, Edgerton, AB. MOVE YOUR DIRT real cheap! Low prices! (3) Cat 641 motor 28 yard scrapers; Cat 235 excavator w/digging bucket, not used in 5 yrs.; Cat D9-G hyd. dozer w/tow winch; (2) Cat 980B loaders w/bucket; Cat 977-K loader. Equipment of all types. New & used parts. 2 yards over 50 acres. Cambrian Equipment Sales, Winnipeg, MB. (Ph) 204-667-2867 or (Fax) 204-667-2932.

INTERNATIONAL CLOSED DOOR baler, model NA1450; 2 hydraulic pin presses; 1 portable hydraulic track press; 3 Goodman battery locomotive carts w/hundreds of feet of track. Cambrian Equipment Sales, Winnipeg, MB. (Ph) 204-667-2867 or (Fax) 204-667-2932.

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2015 JOHN DEERE 130G track hoe, w/quick attach bucket, hyd thumb, c/w 50â&#x20AC;? ditching bucket, excellent shape, 600 hrs. $122,250. Lawrence 204-586-9176 or Micheal shop, 204-871-6483, Austin, MB. 1986 CASE 450C dozer crawler, 6-way blade $9500. www.waltersequipment.com 204-525-4521. Minitonas, MB.

2002 CASE 689G TELEHANDLER 9000 LBS., 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122; reach, Perkins diesel, 4WD, 4W steer, 8115 hrs., runs well, $19,900. 1-800-667-4515, www.combineworld.com D6R LGP CRAWLER Tractor, 9000 hrs, 90% UC, angle dozer, winch, fully guarded, 1997 CAT D6M LGP DOZER, undercarri- $110,000. Randy 780-983-0936, Westlock. age 80%, 28â&#x20AC;? pads, 3 shank hyd. ripper, ROPS with cage, 19,204 hrs., $69,800. 1-800-667-4515, www.combineworld.com D8K CAT DIRT DOZER, 4 barrel ripper, un- DIESEL ENGINES, OVERHAUL kits and dercarriage is 80-90%, excellent condition. parts for most makes. Cat, CIH, Cummins, 204-739-3494, Oak Point, MB. Detroit, Mack. M&M Equipment Ltd., Parts and Service phone: 306-543-8377, fax: 306-543-2111, Regina, SK. USED, REBUILT or NEW engines. Specializing in Cummins, have all makes, large inventory of parts, re-powering is our specialty. 1-877-557-3797, Ponoka, AB. 3406B, N14, SERIES 60, running engines and parts. Call Yellowhead Traders, 306-896-2882, Churchbridge, SK. WANTED DIESEL CORES: ISX and N14 Cummins, C15 Cats, Detroits Ddec 3, 4, DD15. Can-Am Truck 1-800-938-3323. GREAT PRICES ON new, used and remanufactured engines, parts and accessories for diesel pickups. Large inventory, engines can be shipped or installed. Give us a call or check: www.thickettenginerebuilding.ca Thickett Engine Rebuilding. 204-532-2187, Russell, MB. 290 CUMMINS, 350 Detroit, 671 Detroit, Series 60 cores. 306-539-4642, Regina, SK

FARM LOSSES FOR SALE: A longstanding farm has now ceased operations and has substantial operating losses in a #â&#x20AC;&#x2122;d company available for purchase and utilization by another farming operation. These losses can be used to offset farm income and/or farm sale capital gains, $97,500. HYDRAULIC PULL SCRAPERS 10 to 25 Phone 250-999-4777, just.p@shaw.ca yds., exc. cond.; Loader and scraper tires, GREENHOUSE FOR RENT: Profitable Fort Qu custom conversions available. Looking for Appelle location. 6 growing houses: 20x24, Cat cable scrapers. Quick Drain Sales Ltd., 24x40, 20x88, two 20x40 & 20x50. Sales 306-231-7318, 306-682-4520 Muenster SK office and transplanting facilities. Includes ATTACHMENTS PARTS COMPONENTS soil sterilizer, mixer, storage shed and large for construction equipment. Attachments outdoor sales front. Other amenities are for dozers, excavators and wheel loaders. river water accessible, customer washroom, Used, Re-built, Surplus, and New equipcustomer parking, debit/credit capable. ment parts and major components. Call 306-332-5276 or 306-331-6066, Fort Qu Western Heavy Equipment 306-981-3475, Appelle, SK. dorothy.v@hotmail.ca Prince Albert, SK. SUITE BUSINESS SERVICES: Helping small businesses to start, grow and sell their business. Small businesses for sale, from $50,000 to $500,000. Phone or text FARM AND INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICAL Bert, 306-664-BERT(2378). motor sales, service and parts. Also sale of, and repairs to, all makes and sizes of pumps and phase converters, etc. Tisdale Motor Rewinding 1984 Ltd., 306-873-2881, fax 306-873-4788, 1005A111th Ave., Tisdale, SK. tmr@sasktel.net Website: www.tismtrrewind.com

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1978 CHAMPION 740 motor grader, Detroit 6 cylinder, showing 2568 hours, 14â&#x20AC;&#x2122; moldboard, scarifier, cab, new rear tires, $16,900. Call 1-800-667-4515, or visit: www.combineworld.com 2002 JCB 214 SLP backhoe; Case 2870 1998 D6RLGP TWIN TILT angle dozer, w/Degelman dozer; Fassi hyd. arm & 10â&#x20AC;&#x2122; winch, full cab canopy, would trade for 1-ton steel deck. Call 306-240-8086. D6N. 306-278-7740, Porcupine Plain, SK.

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FLEXI-COIL 5000, 39’, 9” spacing, like new 3” paired row DS dry, Atom jet knives, 4” steel packers w/extra set of spare packers, good hoses and tires, field ready, $11,000. 306-795-7066, Ituna, SK. 2011 BOURGAULT 3310, 74’, 12” spacings, MRS, 6550 tank, X20 monitor, duals, bag lift, 2 fans, 1 high capacity fan, cameras, Capstan NH3 kit, sectional control, $177,000. 204-748-8156, Elkhorn, MB. CONCORD 56’, 12” spacing, Bourgault 3” paired row tips, duals on wings, scraper on each packer wheels, exc. cond., $14,500; 3400 Concord tank, $9500, or both for $22,000 OBO. 306-861-4592, Fillmore, SK. 1996 BOURGAULT 5710, S/N AH2458, 40’, 9.8” spacing, single shoot, 3.5” steel packers, Model 4300, 3 compartment, 120/60/120 TBH tank, S/N 6717, single flow, 3/4” knock on openers, $12,000. 306-834-7579, Major, SK. 2008 SEEDMASTER TXB 66-12, 66’, 12” spacing, dual wheels, double shoot, all new manifold and new hoses, mint cond., $78,000, or $125,000 with JD 1910 air tank. 306-861-4592, Fillmore, SK. 2010 JD 1830 drill, 61’ 10” spacing, w/430 bu. 1910 grain cart, duals, double shoot, $69,000 OBO. 306-552-4905, Eyebrow, SK. 2009 SEED HAWK 66’, 12” spacing, single knife, 600 bu. TBH tank, 30.8 rear tires, always shedded, field ready, $160,000. 780-812-4471, Bonnyville, AB.

2004 CASE/IH 5000 double disk air drill, 50’, 6” spacing, asking $28,000 USD. Bill 204-746-5126, Dufrost, MB. 2006 JD 1820, 61’, 12” space, single shoot, steel packers, new hoses, all dual wheels, excellent cond., $19,500; JD 1900 air tank, single shoot, loading auger, excellent cond., $22,500 or $39,500 for both. Call CIH ATX700, 60’, 12” sp., 5.5” rubber pack- 306-861-4592, Fillmore, SK. ers, Raven NH3, closers and single bar har2009 JD 1835/1910, MRB, NH3, 4" rubber row. $28,000. 204-648-7085, Grandview. packers, double shoot, 430 tank size, FLEXI-COIL 5000 51’, 9”, w/2320, 4” rub- $65,000 OBO. 306-921-6693, Melfort, SK. ber packers, in-row liquid phos. $18,500. 306-690-8105, Moose Jaw, SK. 2011 SEED HAWK 50’ toolbar, 12” spacing, w/600 cart, dual wheels, auger and bag lift, $225,000; 2010 Seed Hawk 66’ toolbar, 12” spacing, w/400+ Seed Hawk seed cart, 2 fans, seed and fertilizer kit, also NH kit, $175,000. A.E. Chicoine Farm Equipment, 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK.

DEUTZ 72-06, engine shot, good tires; 2008 JD 7430, 1704 hrs., MFWD, diff. WANTED: A/C 7010, 7030, 7040 for parts. lock, 620/70R42, w/741 loader, $116,900. 306-395-2668, 306-681-7610, Chaplin, SK. R ay m o r e , S K . ( R M ) . 3 0 6 - 7 4 6 - 2 1 1 0 , www.southcountry.ca STEVE’S TRACTOR REBUILDER specializing in rebuilding JD tractors. Want Series 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 7000s to rebuild or for parts. pay top $$. Now selling JD parts. 204-466-2927, 204-871-5170, Austin, MB. (2) 2015 JD 9470R, 912 hrs. & up, diff lock, 800/70R38, 5 hyd. outlets $386,400 & up. Emerald Park/Regina, SK., 306-721-5050, www.southcountry.ca JOHN DEERE 2130 yard tractor, all new rubber all around, open station, $8500. 306-726-8137, Cupar, SK. 2004 JOHN DEERE 9420, 24 speed, 2013 CIH 450HD, 4WD, 1980 hrs., deluxe 620/70R42 duals, 5 hydraulics w/return, cab, HID's, high capacity hyd., full factory integrated AutoSteer, 4092 hrs., $145,000 guidance w/372 receiver and Pro700 moni- OBO. 204-572-7999, Grandview, MB. tor, 1000 PTO, 710 metrics, weight pkg., vg cond., $230,000 OBO. Kelvington, SK., 306-327-7527, mjf1980@hotmail.ca 2016 CIH MAXXUM 115 MFWD, 692 hours, 115 HP, FEL, 540/1000 PTO, 3PTH, excellent condition, $99,800. 1-800-667-4515, www.combineworld.com 2015 220 PUMA, 4300 hours, deluxe cab, 3 point, Trimble GPS, $162,500. Please call 306-682-0738, Humboldt , SK. 2011 CASE/IH STX 400, 4WD 3085 hrs., 16 spd PS, 710/70 duals at 70%, PTO, deluxe cab, HID l, 4 hyds, high cap hyd. pump, c/w 16' Degelman 6900 4-way dozer. may c/w JD 2600, JD ATU 200, bubble, excellent, $220,000. 306-365-7659, Lanigan, SK. mcwildeman@aski.ca 2004 CASE/IH STX 450, quad track, 7065 hrs., Cummins, 16 spd. PS, 4 hyd. outlets, plus return line, 30” tracks, exc. cond. $125,000. 306-861-4592, Fillmore, SK. 1989 CIH 9170, PS, AutoSteer, 8180 hrs., $46,000. Located near Minot, ND. Call 306-563-8482. 2001 MX120 w/loader; 2000 MX135; and 2001 MX170 w/loader. Call 204-522-6333, Melita, MB. 2016 CASE/IH STX 420, 4 wheel drive, 710/R42 Firestone tires, full AutoSteer, PTO, high capacity pump, 4 remotes, full LED light package and deluxe cab. Field ready, 410 hrs., $350,000. 403-901-5390, Strathmore, AB. 1998 CIH 9380, 400 HP, 5400 hrs., 4 remotes, aux. hyd. motor, triples, dry weights front and back, $83,500. 306-423-5476, Domremy, SK.

2015 BOURGAULT 60’ 3320 QDA, Devloo mud scrapers, DS, 5.4” semi-pneumatic packers, 10” spacing, Bourgault side band boots, shedded, exc. cond., $165,000 OBO. 204-937-7184, Roblin, MB. 2010 SEED HAWK 60’ Toolbar, 12” sp., w/Seed Hawk 400 cart, 2 fans, seed & fertilizer distributing kit auger. Also NH kit & winch $175,000. 306-449-2255, A.E. Chicoine Farm Equipment Ltd., Storthoaks SK. 2008 SEEDMASTER 8012, 2004 NH 430 tank, 3 compartments with 5 rollers, Raven NH3, $89,000 OBO. 306-272-7225, Foam Lake, SK. 2- 60’ EZEE-ON 7560 Air Drills, 400 bu. 4000 TBH tanks, var. rate ctrl, new in 2007, 2000 ac./year per drill, 3” steel packers, 8” spacing, 2” paired row openers, excellent for organic farming, $40,000 per d r i l l O B O. C h a r l e s C at t l e C o . L t d . , 306-457-7529, Stoughton, SK. 2004 NH SD440 57’, 12” spacing, DS, Dutch side band openers, 4” rubber packers, SC430 NH tank, var. rate, 430 bu., $49,000. 306-861-0176, Yellow Grass, SK.

2017 JD 6155M: Beautiful loaded demo unit with only 99 hrs! Front fenders. 20/20 PowerQuad Plus w/shuttle lever and 40 km/h trans. 580/70R38 rear, 480/70R28 front tires. Front axle TLS suspension, 3 remotes, 663R loader w/grapple bucket and self leveling. 540/750/1000 RPM rear PTO w/fender controls. Rear TPH w/fender controls, A/C air suspended seat. $144,950 OBO. Call 306-861-2500, Weyburn, SK. kruitenterprises@gmail.com

2013 JD 9410R PS, 1480 hrs., 1000 PTO, high-flow w/5 remotes, leather trim, pre2015 CIH PUMA 185 MFWD, 1490 hrs., mium HID lights, 620/70R42’s w/duals, 185 HP, CVT, 540/100 PTO, 3PTH, duals, $199,500 USD. www.ms-diversified.com f a c t o r y w a r r a n t y , $ 1 4 9 , 8 0 0 . Call 320-848-2496 or 320-894-6560. 1-800-667-4515, www.combineworld.com

2016 JD 6130M, 1000 hours, MFWD, 620 loader, PowerGard warranty till Oct. 2019, $138,300. Mossbank, SK. (M). 306-354-2411, www.southcountry.ca 2013 JD 9410R, 4 WD, 2100 hrs., power shift PTO, excellent condition, $279,000 OBO. 306-921-6693, Melfort, SK. 2017 JD 6155R, 36 hrs., MFWD, PowerGard Warranty till Aug. 2022, 480/80R46, JDLink, $196,900. Mossbank, SK., 306-354-2411, www.southcountry.ca PRODUCER REPRINTS: Seen a photo you want to own in your Producer? Order professional reproductions of photos or whole newspaper pages for your own walls 2012 M135X, loader and grapple, 3PTH, at reasonable prices. 1-800-667-6978 16x16 PS trans., 2400 hrs., 20.8x38, 135 HP, $73,900. 306-682-0738, Humboldt, SK or email us at photos@producer.com

Two Truths and a Lie 2012 CIH 500HD, 1915 hrs., 4 remotes, tow cable, luxury cab, red leather heated seats, 16 spd. PS, 57 GPM hyd. pump, 710 tires, buddy seat, gd cond., $228,000 OBO. Ph/tx Brandon 306-577-5678, Carlyle, SK. WANTED: 1370 or 1570 Case, blown eng or in running condition. 306-395-2668 or 306-681-7610, Chaplin, SK.

2014 CIH Quadtrac 550, 2725 hours, 36” camo tracks, Pro 700 display, $336,900. Montmartre, SK., 306-424-2212, www.southcountry.ca TRACK UNDERCARRIAGE PARTS for JD, CIH, and Challenger track machines in stock. Bogeys, idlers, bearings, seals, tracks, factory direct. 1-800-667-4515, www.combineworld.com 2006 JD 1780 planter, 12 row, 30" spacing, 2016 CIH FARMALL 75A, MFWD, 20 hrs., 8 vacuum tanks with liquid fertilizer, and row forward gears/2 reverse, 3PTH, 540 PTO, cleaners. Good condition, $35,000 Cdn. $29,000 OBO. 204-648-7085, Grandview OBO. 406-783-5510, Scobey, MT. Email: charlie@cahillseeds.com

2002 JOHN DEERE 1820 air drill, 54', 10" spacing, auto rate, 2012 Agtron primary blockage system, Bourgault 3" carbide 2017 DEMO 80’ Degelman landroller. knock on spoons, JD structural reinforce- Odessa Rockpicker Sales, 306-957-4403 or ment kit on drill and cart, 1900 JD 350 bu. 306-536-5097, Odessa, SK. cart, $27,000 OBO. Call 306-268-4350, 306-268-7858, Bengough, SK.

2001 JOHN DEERE 1820, 54’, 10” spacing, 3/4” Bourgault knives, 1900 340 bu. cart, $24,000 OBO. 306-291-9413 Aberdeen, SK

2015 JD 6150M, 909 hours, MFWD, diff. lock, 3 hyd. outlets, 520/85R38, w/H360 loader, $158,600. Assiniboia, SK (A), 306-642-3366, www.southcountry.ca

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2010 SEED HAWK, 40’, 12” spacing, liquid kit, w/340 bu. JD 1910 cart, $112,000 2009 SEEDMASTER 6912, expandable to OBO; Pattison 2100 gal. liquid fert. cart, 80’, 300 bu. on frame w/tracks; Bourgault 6550 tank, many extras, CTF ready. $23,500. 306-698-7787, Wolseley, SK. 780-206-1234, Barrhead, AB. 2010 BOURGAULT 3310 65’, Paralink, 12” spacing, mid row shank banding, double 1996 BOURGAULT 8800, 40’, 8” spacing, shoot, rear hitch, tandem axles, low acres, single fan, manifolds granular package, $135,000. A.E. Chicoine Farm Equipment, sweeps, knock on, front castor wheels, $21,000. 306-834-7579, Major, SK. 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK.

2010 NEW HOLLAND P2060 air drill, 70', 10" spacing, single shoot, 3.5" carbide tips, 4" rubber packers, scraper & harrow kit, TBH hitch, low acres, shedded, mint condition, $58,000. 306-372-4868, Luseland, SK. marjandsheldonreiter@gmail.com

2011 7430 PREMIUM, loader and grapple, 6X4 trans. 4500 hrs., 20.8x38 rears, $124,900. 306-682-0738, Humboldt, SK.

2014 JD 7210R, 1283 hours, MFWD, 710/70R42, JDLink, PowerGard warranty till Mar. 2020, $193,900. Assiniboia, SK., 306-642-3366, www.southcountry.ca

NEW EZEE-ON 7560, 40’, 10” spacings, 3 1/2” steel packers, dual wheel castors, air manifolds and hoses installed, $26,000. 403-350-9088, Red Deer, AB.

MOON HEAVY HAUL pulling air drills/ air seeders, packer bars, Alberta and Sask. 30 years experience. Call Bob Davidson, Drumheller, AB. 403-823-0746.

(2) 2016 JD 9570RX, 550 hrs. & up, 5/6 hyd. outlets, AutoSteer, premium cabs, $613,400 & up. Mossbank, SK., 306-354-2411, www.southcountry.ca

2017 JD 6175R, H380 loader w/grapple, 85 hrs., IVT, Triple Link, $154,500 USD; 2016 JD 6155R, 640R loader w/grapple, 1 2 5 h r s . , I V T, $ 1 4 2 , 5 0 0 U S D. C a l l 320-848-2496 or 320-894-6560, or visit 2003 JD 9520 4WD, 7404 hrs., 450 HP, 4 www.ms-diversified.com hyds., PTO, AutoTrac ready, excellent cond., 2016 JD 9620R, 332 hrs., 800 metrics, $170,000. 780-618-7377, St. Isidore, AB. hyd. suspension, weight pkg., 1000 PTO, 3 SISTERS: JD 4000; JD 4010; JD 4020 5 8 g a l . p u m p , $ 3 1 9 , 5 0 0 U S D. C a l l with identical cabs, restoration project 320-848-2496 or 320-894-6560, or visit partially completed. Call or text cell www.ms-diversified.com 306-741-1523, Pennant, SK. 2 0 1 5 JD 6125M, 1616 hrs., MFWD, 2008 JD 9530T, 3565 hrs., 36” track, de- 520/70R38, w/H340 loader, $149,200. luxe comfort pkg, HID lights, $199,900. M o s s b a n k , S K . ( M ) , 3 0 6 - 3 5 4 - 2 4 1 1 , M o s s b a n k , S K . , 3 0 6 - 3 5 4 - 2 4 1 1 , www.southcountry.ca www.southcountry.ca BOOK NORCAN SOYBEANS Common #1 2 0 1 4 J D 6 1 3 0 D, 1 3 6 0 h r s . , M F W D, so you keep more green. Buy a bigger JD 18.4x38, w/H360 loader, hood guard, with the savings! Early discounts. Norcan $76,900. Emerald Park/Regina, SK. (R) Seeds at 204-372-6552, Fisher Branch MB. 306-721-5050, www.southcountry.ca 2 0 1 6 JD 6145M, 990 hours, MFWD, 2008 JOHN DEERE 9530 4WD, 2700 hrs., 520/85R38, w/H360 loader, grapple, 800 metrics, powershift, good condition $ 1 4 9 , 9 0 0 . M o s s b a n k , S K . ( M ) , throughout, GPS ready, delivery can be arranged, $198,000 OBO. Call Neil 306-354-2411, www.southcountry.ca 306-231-8300, Humboldt, SK. JD 8760, 7700 hrs., rebuilt eng., good rubber, shedded, $60,000 OBO; JD 787 grain 2011 JD 9430, 3000 hrs., 710x42 Firestones, 18 spd. PS, Active Seat, rubber tank $5500 OBO. 431-234-3118, Fertile SK 70%, exc. cond., $225,000 OBO. Charles 2005 JD 7220, IVT trans., 3 PTH, 741 Cattle Co. Ltd. 306-457-7529, Stoughton. loader/grapple; JD 7710, FWD, LHR, 3 PTH, JD 740 loader/grapple available. 2 JOHN DEERE 8970’s: 5400 hrs., power780-674-5516, 780-305-7152 Barrhead AB shift, $79,000 Cdn OBO; 6800 hrs., 24 spd., $69,000 Cdn. OBO. Both have PTO REDUCED PRICE! 1983 JD 4450 MFWD and 3PTH. 218-779-1710. Delivery avail. w/Ezee-On FEL 2130 grapple, 15 spd. PS, 3 hyds., 7925 hrs. showing, 14.9-26F, 2014 JD 6150R, 1243 hours, MFWD, 20.8R32, duals available. 306-283-4747, 520/85R42, w/H360 loader $160,900. 306-291-9395. Langham, SK. Mossbank, SK. (M), 306-354-2411, www.southcountry.ca (3) 2014 JD 9560RT, 1188 hrs. & up, J D L i n k , 3 6 ” t r a c k s , p r e m i u m c a b s , 2016 JD 6155M, 1303 hours, MFWD, $348,500, Mossbank, SK., 306-354-2411, 520/85R38, w/H360 loader, grapple, www.southcountry.ca $159,800. Mossbank, SK. (M), 2013 JD 9460RT, 2416 hours, GreenStar, 306-354-2411, www.southcountry.ca JDLink, Commandview cab, 36” tracks, 2014 JD 6190R, 4000 hrs., MFWD, diff. $319,000. Raymore, SK., 306-746-2110, l o c k , 6 2 0 / 7 0 R 4 2 , w / H 3 8 0 l o a d e r www.southcountry.ca $146,900. Montmartre, SK. (MM). 2015 6140R, MFWD, 150 HP, 1870 hrs, 306-424-2212, www.southcountry.ca 20 spd, FEL, 3PTH, 540/1000 PTO, diff. lock, front axle susp., 50 KPH+, $149,000. 2016 JD 6130M, 658 hrs., 520/70R38, w/620R loader, PowerGard warranty till 1-800-667-4515, www.combineworld.com Oct. 2019, $134,900. Mossbank, SK (M). 2000 JD 9400, 425 HP, 12 spd. powershift, 306-354-2411, www.southcountry.ca EZ-Steer 4 hyd. outlets, plus return line, new hyd. pump (48 GPM), 8 new tires, 2011 JD 9530T, 18 spd. PS, 36” tracks, 4 7 1 0 / 7 0 R 3 8 , m i n t c o n d . , $ 1 0 5 , 0 0 0 . hyds. plus return line, front weights, end idler weights, AutoTrac ready, mint cond., 306-861-4592, Fillmore, SK. $185,000. 306-861-4592, Fillmore, SK. 2016 JD 6130R, 1068 hours, MFWD, 520/70R38, w/640R loader, grapple, $152,900. Emerald Park/Regina, SK (R), 306-721-5050, www.southcountry.ca

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MORRIS 7180 AIR tank, new meter body on fert. tank, good hoses & recent loading auger, $5000. 306-276-7788, 306-769-8887 FLEXI-COIL 6000 seeder, 10” spacing, Arborfield, SK. breavie@live.ca DS, needs some repairs; Also Flexi-Coil 2008 BOURGAULT 6350, 2 fans, 3 TM, 4250 seed tank, as new, always shedded, $46,000 OBO. Call 306-563-8482. 2 compartments. Will sell together or separate. Offers. 780-349-2798, Westlock, AB. 2015 JD 1910 TBT air cart. Has 650 duals, variable rate, sectional control 33’ FLEXI-COIL, 550 shanks, 12” spacing, hydraulic 10” remote hydraulic auger with DS, 1720 tank, Poirier boots, $2000 worth capability, flip out. Only did 6000 acres, alof extra new boots, shedded, low acres. conveyor ways shedded, new condition. Rented farm 306-877-2014, 306-745-7505, Dubuc, SK. out. $98,000 OBO. Call 204-662-4474, or 2009 SEEDMASTER 60-12, 60’, 12” spac- 204-851-0211, Antler, SK. ing, DS, new manifold, new hoses, vg cond., $68,000 or w/JD 1910 air tank, $115,000. 306-861-4592, Fillmore, SK.

2014 JD 8370R MFWD, 370+ HP, front axle/cab susp., 3PTH, PTO, IVT trans., diff lock, front/rear weights, excellent cond., $289,000. Call 1-800-667-4515 or visit www.combineworld.com

7200 MAX EMERGE II JD Planter, 12 row, 30" spacing. Dry fertilizer boxes w/3 PTH & 1986 PANTHER 1000, with 3406 CAT row cleaners, $18,000 Cdn OBO. Scobey, engine, PowerShift transmission (no PTO), MT. 406-783-5510 charlie@cahillseeds.com 20.8x38 rubber, 9800 hrs., 335 HP, 40 GPM hydraulic, new batteries, and tires are DEGELMAN 45’ LAND ROLLER, $33,900; decent. 306-594-7716, Norquay, SK. Flexi-Coil 3450 seeder, variable rate, $29,500; Hi Line 50’ jumbo heavy harrow, CANADA’S AG-ONLY $28,700; Hi Line 60’ harrow packer, LISTINGS GIANT $4500; Bourgault packer wheels, $100 per foot; Brandt 15x45 conveyor, gas and elec., $24,500. Pro Ag Sales, call anytime 1 9 9 8 S T E I G E R 9 3 9 0 , 4 W D , S / N 306-441-2030, North Battleford, SK. JEE0072255, Cummins N14, 425 HP, standard, Trimble 500, EZ Steer, 4 hyds., aux hyd. return, 710/70R38 at 65%, front and rear suitcase weights, 4575 hrs., $89,500. 1996 BOURGAULT 9400 HD chisel plow, 306-834-7579, Major, SK. 60’, 4-bar harrows, 600 lb. trip shanks, new tires, knock on sweeps, $48,000. STEIGER TRACTOR PARTS. New and used, from radiator to drawpin, 1969 to 306-834-7579, Major, SK. 1999. Give us a call 1-800-982-1769 or 42’ BOURGAULT 9800 chisel plow, HD dou- www.bigtractorparts.com ble spring, w/4-bar heavy harrow, $29,500 Cdn OBO. 218-779-1710 Delivery available BREAKING DISCS: KEWANEE, 15’ and 12’; Rome 12’; Towner 16-18’; Wishek 18’ and 30’. 1-866-938-8537. 50 - 1444 DUTCH 2” carbide openers to fit Bourgault drills, used approx. 3000 acres, $50 each. 403-321-2105, Blackie, AB.

2014 CHALLENGER MT765D, 620 hrs., 3502 HP, Trimble Autopilot, 18” tracks, PTO, 3 PTH, $219,800. 1-800-667-4515. www.combineworld.com 2013 CHALLENGER MT875C, C18 eng., no DPF or DEF, 585 HP, 30” tracks, 5 SCV, PTO, Topcon GPS, 977 hrs., like new, $390,000 OBO. 780-951-0783, Edmonton 2014 MT965C, 800’s, 5 hyds., GPS, 1025 hrs., 525 HP, loaded, $329,900; 2013 MT 545D, loader & grapple, 24 spd., dual PTO, FLEXI-COIL 2320 TBH air tank, double 2010 FENDT 820, CVT, loader and grapple, 1512 hrs., cab susp., 155 HP, $129,900; shoot, excellent condition, $11,500 OBO. 7 1 0 ’ s , 4 hy d s . , d u a l P TO, 2 0 0 H P, 2012 MT955C, 2400 hrs., 800’s, PTO, $279,900. 306-682-0738, Humboldt, SK. $137,900. 306-682-0738, Humboldt, SK. 306-861-4592, Fillmore, SK.

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2014 MF 7616, deluxe cab, cab susp., loader & grapple, CVT, 150 HP, 2510 hrs., WANTED: JD 9660 Combine; 8’ metal NEW AND USED GENERATORS: 500KW break; Rubber tired hoe. 306-304-1959, Caterpillar, Perkins, Cummins, Magnum $139,900. 306-682-0738, Humboldt, SK Meadow Lake, SK. In stock. Call 250-554-6661, Kamloops, BC. Email: denis@bcdieselgenerators.com www.bcdieselgenerators.com ROTARY PHASE CONVERTERS, run 220V 3 2004 NH TJ375, 4 WD, 3980 hrs., deluxe cab, Goodyear 710/70R42 tires at 70%, MF #36 DISCERS. Will pay top dollar p h a s e m o t o r s , o n s i n g l e p h a s e . 55GPM, 4 remotes, standard trans., HID and pick from anywhere. Phone Mike 204-800-1859, Winnipeg, MB. lights, Outback AutoSteer w/STX monitor, 306-723-4875, Cupar, SK. always shedded, exc. cond., $152,000 OBO. LOOKING FOR: Edwards hoe drill model 306-644-4703, Loreburn, SK. 912 or 812; Hydraulic pump for 7020 Allis 2011 NH T9.390, 2112 hours, AutoSteer, tractor; Sprayer slide-in truck w/booms. TUBING FROM 1-1/4” to 3-1/2”. Sucker 710/70R42, 4 hyd. outlets, 1000 PTO, Call 403-650-8369. rod 3/4”, 7/8” and 1”. Line pipe and Casing $189,500. Southey, SK., 306-726-2155, also available. Phone 1-800-661-7858 or www.southcountry.ca 780-842-5705, Wainwright, AB. DRILL STEM FOR SALE: 2-3/8” & 2-7/8” 1998 NH 9882, 4 WD, 6151 hrs., 425 HP, new 20.8 triples, good condition, $90,000 MULCHING- TREES, BRUSH, Stumps. available. 306-768-8555, Carrot River, SK. OBO. 306-921-6693, Melfort, SK. Call today 306-933-2950. Visit us at: www.maverickconstruction.ca WANTED: 875 or 895 Versatile tractor in good running condition. 306-446-0164 (H), 306-481-4701 (C), North Battleford SK WANTED TRANSMISSION FOR 835 Versatile, 12 speed. Please leave a message 204-822-1343, Thornhill, MB. 1991 FORD/VERSATILE 1156, 8900 hrs., 20.8x42 triples, 470 HP, $69,000 CAD OBO. Delivery available. 218-779-1710. 16’ PEELED RAILS, 2-3” $4.50/ea., 125 per VERSATILE 550 (2015), 127 hrs., hi-flow bundle; 3-4” $9.50/ea, 100 per bundle; hyds., 800/38’s, weights, $349,900; Ver- 4-5” $11.50/ea, 75 per bundle. Vermette satile 450 (2016), 225 hrs., hi-flow hyds., Wood Preservers, Spruce Home, SK., 800/38’s, $319,900; Ve r s a t i l e 3 7 5 1-800-667-0094, email: info@vwpltd.com (2009), 2670 hrs., powershift, 710/38’s, website: www.vwpltd.com $189,900. 204-526-7671, Holland, MB. GUARANTEED PRESSURE TREATED fence 1984 VERS. 875 4WD, w/Atom Jet hyd. posts, lumber slabs and rails. Call Lehner kit, $27,000. A.E. Chicoine Farm Equip- Wo o d P r e s e r ve r s L t d . , a s k fo r R o n 306-763-4232, Prince Albert, SK. ment Ltd., 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK. 875 VERSATILE SERIES III, 20.8x387 du- SOLIDLOCK AND TREE ISLAND game wire als, 3400 original hrs., ultra premium con- and all accessories for installation. Heights dition. Dozer available. 403-823-1894, from 26” to 120”. Ideal for elk, deer, bison, sheep, swine, cattle, etc. Tom Jensen Drumheller, AB. ph/fax: 306-426-2305, Smeaton, SK. 1992 FORD/VERSATILE 946, JD AutoSteer, 6000 hrs., very nice, $44,500 Cdn. OBO. Delivery available. 218-779-1710. MORTGAGE INVESTORS WANTED: Earn 8-15% per annum, investing in first and GRATTON COULEE AGRI PARTS LTD. Your second mortgages. All investments secured #1 place to purchase late model combine by Canadian farmland with interest paid and tractor parts. Used, new and rebuilt. monthly. Call 888-393-8686, visit website: www.gcparts.com Toll free 888-327-6767. http://www.farmlender.ca/investors/ info@farmlender.ca Brampton, ON. 1979 UNIMOG 406 Case MB4-94, 1400 hrs, 5600 mi, 20 spd. trans., disc brakes, front & rear 540-1000 PTO, high volume hyds., c/w Schmidt VF3C snowblower w/840 hrs. on OM352A turbo, 1600 BLOCKED SEASONED JACK Pine firewood tons/hr; Schmidt angled snowplow; and wood chips for sale. Lehner Wood PreSchmidt loader bucket; Case Extend-a- servers Ltd., 306-763-4232, Prince Albert, hoe; and Case dozer blade. Will separate. SK. Will deliver. Self-unloading trailer. Everything works great, $55,000 OBO complete. Call 204-748-2454, Virden, MB. SEASONED SPRUCE SLAB firewood, one cord bundles, $99, half cord bundles, $65. MULTIPLE HIGH HP track & 4WD tractors. Volume discounts. Call V&R Sawing, Various options, various hours. All are in 306-232-5488, Rosthern, SK. excellent condition and priced to sell! Delivery available. Call 218-779-1710. CHEAP BULK BIRCH FIREWOOD: $160/cord, split & dry, 14-16” length, 1/2 2006 MCCORMICK MTX 150 and 2004 ton short box $80, 1/2 ton longbox, $100. MTX 140 with loader. Both low hours. Call Large orders welcome. We do not deliver. 204-522-6333, Melita, MB. 306-961-3349, Prince Albert, SK.

CAT DOZER BLADE: Ideal for making a pull dozer, 12’x3’, good shape, cutting edge never turned, good bolts, C-frame for blade, $1200. 306-722-7770, Osage, SK.

WANTED: 4020 JOHN DEERE, powershift gas model. 403-823-1894, Drumheller, AB. ODESSA ROCKPICKER SALES: New Degelman equipment, land rollers, Strawmaster, rockpickers, protill, dozer blades. 306-957-4403, 306-536-5097, Odessa, SK. 430 FARM AID MIXER wagon with poly liner, new cylinders and new unloading conveyor, exc. cond., shedded, reasonably priced. 204-981-7315, Marquette, MB.

SUNFLOWER HARVEST SYSTEMS. Call for literature. 1-800-735-5848. Lucke Mfg., www.luckemanufacturing.com NH 273 SQUARE baler with hydraulic tension, $1000; 546 Rock-O-Matic rock picker, $3800; MF88 diesel tractor, w/FEL, good rubber, $2200 OBO. 306-395-2668 or 306-681-7610, Chaplin, SK. 7100 JD CORN PLANTER, 12 row, 24” spacing, 3 point hitch, good shape. 306-236-5891, Meadow Lake, SK. FOR SALE: 60' Excel Land Roller with 5 plex rollers, great for following the land contour. Like new condition, $60,000. Please call 306-276-7788, or 306-769-8887. Email: breavie@live.ca Arborfield, SK.

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

17 BRED PLAINS BISON heifers for sale. Call Spruce Vista Seed Farm Ltd., BLOCKED & SEASONED PINE FIREWOOD: Berwyn, AB. 780-338-3657. Bags $90. Delivery available. Vermette NILSSON BROS INC. buying finished bison Wood Preservers, Spruce Home, SK. on the rail, also cull cows at Lacombe, AB. 1-800-667-0094, email: info@vwpltd.com For winter delivery and beyond. Smaller Website: www.vwpltd.com groups welcome. Fair, competitive and assured payment. Contact Richard Bintner 306-873-3184. QUILL CREEK BISON is looking for finished, and all other types of bison. COD, paying market prices. “Producers working with Producers.” Delivery points in SK. and MB. Call 306-231-9110, Quill Lake, SK.

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50-2016 BISON FEMALES, weight on Nov.30/2017 was 815 lbs. $4000, please call 306-342-4253, donjanzen@gmail.com Glenbush, SK. WANT TO PURCHASE cull bison bulls and cows, $5/lb. HHW. Finished beef steers and heifers for slaughter. We are also buying compromised cattle that can’t make a long trip. Oak Ridge Meats, McCreary, 204-835-2365, 204-476-0147. 20 - 2016 PLAINS Bison females. Average weight December 13th, 749 lbs. $3250 each. Call 306-441-1408, Meota, SK.

BUYING BISON for processing. Call for options and prices, Ian 204-848-2498 or 204-867-0085. COMPLETE BISON COW herd dispersal Productive herd, culled annually, 125 cows, 50 yearling heifers. Royal Black Bison Ranch Inc. 306-441-7128, Paynton, SK NEW AND USED generators, all sizes from WANTED: USED, BURNT, old or ugly trac- 5 kw to 3000 kw, gas, LPG or diesel. Phone 25 - 2016 BISON HEIFERS, $3000 each. tors. Newer models too! Smith’s Tractor for availability and prices. Many used in P h o n e B i l l a t B i l l ’ s B i s o n C o r p . , 780-895-7588 (evenings), Lamont, AB. Wrecking, 1-888-676-4847. stock. 204-643-5441, Fraserwood, MB.

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LOOKING FOR ALL classes of bison from calves, yearlings, cows and herd bulls. BURNETT ANGUS 34TH Annual Bull Sale, Phone Kevin at 306-539-4090 (cell) or Saturday, April 7, 2018, 2:00 PM, The Ranch, Swift Current, SK. 60 yearling bulls, 306-429-2029, Glenavon, SK. many genetically developed for breeding NORTHFORK- INDUSTRY LEADER for heifers. Sires represented: Shipwheel Chinook, OCC Missing Link, Sooline Motive, over 15 years, is looking for finished Bison, grain or grass fed. “If you have them, we Stevenson Rockmount, Bruiser, Optimum want them.” Make your final call with (Chisum son), Crowfoot Fred. Bryce Northfork for pricing! Guaranteed prompt 306-773-7065 or Wyatt 306-750-7822, wburnett@xplornet.ca payment! 514-643-4447, Winnipeg, MB.

SOUTH VIEW RANCH has Black and Red Angus coming 2-year-old bulls for sale. Good selection. Call Shane 306-869-8074 or Keith 306-454-2730. Ceylon, SK.

BISON WANTED - Canadian Prairie Bison is looking to contract grain finished bison, as well as calves and yearlings for growing markets. Contact Roger Provencher at 306-468-2316, roger@cdnbison.com

41’ JD CULTIVATOR, with 1500 gal. NH3 tank, $12,500. Call 306-963-7724 or 306-963-7880. Imperial, SK.

BUYING: CULL COWS, herdsire bulls, yearlings and calves. Now dealer for Redmond Bison mineral. Call Elk Valley Ranches, 780-846-2980, Kitscoty, AB.

KEEP JOBS IN CANADA. Elk Valley T A N D L 1 2 - t o we r 2 4 0 a c r e p i vo t , Ranches a Canadian Co. finishes bison in Canada. We are now buying cull cows, cull 403-362-9211, Bassano, AB. bulls, yearlings and calves. Paying top $$ BLUE WATER IRRIGATION DEV. LTD. with prompt payment. Kitscoty, AB, Frank Reinke pivots, lateral, minigators, pump at 780-846-2980. elkvalley@xplornet.com and used mainline, new Bauer travelers www.elkvalleyranches.com dealer. 25 yrs. experience. 306-858-7351, Lucky Lake, SK. www.philsirrigation.ca PUMP MOTORS, propane & diesel, wheel moves, all sizes of alum. pipe. Call Dennis to discuss your needs! 403-308-1400, Taber, AB. 8” to 6” MAINLINE; 6 - 5”x5” wheelines; 100 BLACK ANGUS heifers, bred to regisBauer 1160’ w/4.5” hard hose reel; Also tered Black Angus bulls. Can winter and Reinke 985’ pivot, refurbished. Call for calve out. 306-322-7905, Archerwill, SK. pricing, 306-858-7351, Lucky Lake, SK. WESTERN IRRIGATION: CADMAN Dealer. BLACK ANGUS BULLS, two year olds, seWe BUY and SELL traveling guns, pumps, men tested, guaranteed breeders. Delivery pipes, etc.; EcoSmart water purification available. 306-287-3900, 306-287-8006, systems, no salt, no chemicals; Large sup- Englefeld, SK. www.skinnerfarms.ca ply of good used buyback centre pivots at low prices. 306-867-9461, 306-867-7037, PUREBRED BLACK ANGUS long yearling bulls, replacement heifers, AI service. Outlook, SK. derdallreg@hotmail.com Meadow Ridge Enterprises, 306-373-9140 or 306-270-6628, Saskatoon, SK.

BUYING FINISHED BISON. Call or text Harmony Natural Bison, 306-736-3454,SE Sask.

LEON 700 FRONT END LOADER, with QA 7’ bucket, with mounts off 90 series Case tractor; 4 like new Blizzak winter tires, 245-70-17, Call 780-764-2152, or cell 780-718-0746, Hilliard, AB.

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

DOUBLE BAR D FARMS “Best of Both Worlds” Simmental & Simm/Angus Bull Sale, Tuesday February 27th, 1:00 PM at the farm in Grenfell, SK. 140 head sell including Fullbloods, Red & Black and Simm-Angus bulls selected from one of the largest herds in Canada. For more information contact Ken at 306-697-7204 or T Bar C Cattle Co. at 403-363-9973. Online catalogue at www.doublebardfarms.com or visit: www.buyagro.com. PL#116061

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20 YOUNG PUREBRED Black and Red Angus cows, $46,000. 1 Black Angus bull, $4000. $50,000 takes all. 306-865-4168, NORDAL LIMOUSIN & ANGUS 2018 Bull Hudson Bay, SK. Sale, Feb. 15th, Saskatoon Livestock Sales Saskatoon, SK. Offering 60 Black & Red SELLING: BLACK ANGUS BULLS. Wayside Angus 2 year old bulls, low birth weights, Angus, Henry and Bernie Jungwirth, performance & maternal combinations 306-256-3607, Cudworth, SK. available. Contact Rob Garner 306-946-7946, Simpson, SK. Catalogue & JP CATTLE CO. with guests Stewart information at: nordallimousin.com Cattle Co. Annual Angus & Simmental Bull & Female Sale Thursday March 1st, RED ANGUS BULLS on moderate growing 2018 at 1:00PM on the farm, McAuley, MB. ration, performance info available. ValleySelling: 90 Simmental & Angus bulls, as hills Angus, Glaslyn, SK. Adrian or Brian well as 70 commercial bred heifers. For and Elaine Edwards, 306-441-0946, more information or a catalogue contact 306-342-4407, www.valleyhillsangus.com Glenn 204-851 5669, Eric 306-434 8567, Brent 204-773 2356 or T Bar C Cattle Co. REG. RED ANGUS bulls, calving ease, good 306-220-5006. View the catalogue online weaning weights, no creep feed, quiet. Litat: www.buyagro.com. Watch and bid on- tle de Ranch, 306-845-2406, Turtleford, SK line at: www.dlms.ca (PL#116061) RED ANGUS PUREBRED 2 year old bulls. BLACK ANGUS BULLS on moderate grow- Contact DBM Angus Farms, Holland, MB., ing ration, performance info available. Val- Brian 204-526-0942, David 204-723-0288. leyhills Angus, Glaslyn, SK. Adrian or Brian Online catalogue: www.dbmangusfarms.ca and Elaine Edwards, 306-441-0946, 306-342-4407, www.valleyhillsangus.com VIDEOS: WWW.DKFANGUS.CA Select now. Get later. Great selection. Superior VIDEOS: WWW.DKFANGUS.CA Select quality. DKF Red And Black Angus bulls now. Get later. Great selection. Superior at DKF Ranch, anytime. Gladmar, SK. quality. DKF Red And Black Angus bulls Scott Fettes 306-815-7023; Dwayne at DKF Ranch, anytime. Gladmar, SK. 306-969-4506. Scott Fettes 306-815-7023; Dwayne 306-969-4506. BRED HEIFERS due to calve in April, bred to easy calving Angus bulls, preg checked. 168 BLACK/BLACK BLAZED face bred 306-287-3900, 306-287-8006, Englefeld, heifers, average weight 1350. Bred to easy SK. www.skinnerfarms.ca calving PB Black Angus bulls. Start calving April 1st. $2275 each if taking all, other- HOWE RED ANGUS & Whitecap/Rosso wise $2350. 204-232-7273, Hamiota, MB. Charolais 28th Annual Bull Sale. April Blairkristinnson@gmail.com 4th, 2018, 1:00PM at Howe farm, 8 miles South of Moose Jaw on #2 Hwy, 1.5 miles 2 YEAR OLD Angus Bulls, commercially East on Baildon grid. Selling 45 yearling oriented bulls built and selected for their and 2 year old Red Angus; 50 two year old environment. 306-577-9141, Wawota, SK. Charolais and 25 yearling Charolais. Congbtangus@sasktel.net www.gbtangus.com t a c t D a r w i n 3 0 6 - 6 9 0 - 8 9 1 6 , K e l l y 306-693-2163 or Mike 306-631-8779. Catalogue online at: www.howefarm.ca

“MUSCLE UP” at Stephen Charolais Bull Sale with guests DRD and Bar H Charolais, Friday, Feb. 16th, Whitewood, Livestock Sales, SK. On offer 47 two year old and yearling Full French, French Influence, purebred and Red Factor bulls. View catalogue online at: bylivestock.com Broadcast by: DVAuction.com or call Kelly Stephen 306-435-7383. COMING 2 YR. old polled PB Charolais bulls, some red factor. Call Kings Polled Charolais, 306-435-7116, Rocanville, SK. BECK McCOY BULL SALE, Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at 2:00 PM, Beck Farms, Milestone, SK. 92 Charolais and Hereford bulls on offer. Wade 306-436-7458 or Chad 306-436-7300. Catalogue online at: www.mccoycattle.com

Rawes Ranches 35th Annual Charolais Bull Sale

On Offer: 170 TWO YEAR OLDS Tuesday, February 20, 2018 @ 1 PM Performance, Calving Ease & Longevity in one genetic package! Call Philip for more details or to request a catalogue.

780-376-2441 or 780-385-5977 Catalogue & Bull Videos online now! Personal Order Buying Available. Internet Bidding with DLMS & TEAM Strome, AB.

www.rawesranches.com REGISTERED PUREBRED CHAROLAIS bulls: 40+ yearling and 5 coming 2 year olds, for sale by private treaty. Belmont, MB. Brad 204-537-2367 or 204-523-0062 www.clinecattlecompany.ca COMING YEAR OLD Charolais bulls for sale, wintering available. Call LVV Ranch Forestburg, AB. 780-582-2254.

13th ANNUAL HEJ Charolais Bull Sale, Friday February 23, 2018, 1:00PM at the Innisfail Auction Market. Offering 60 Red Factor, Black & White bulls. All bulls are vet inspected and semen tested. Contact the Rasmussen’s 403-227-2824 or T Bar C RED ANGUS BULLS, two year olds, se- Cattle Co. 306-220-5006. For a catalogue men tested, guaranteed breeders. Delivery or more information. View the catalogue available. 306-287-3900, 306-287-8006, online at: www.buyagro.com Englefeld, SK. www.skinnerfarms.ca POLLED PB YEARLING Charolais Bulls, performance and semen tested. Can keep until May, $3000-$4000. Charrow CharoThe WARD’S RED ANGUS lais, Call Bill 306-387-8011, 780-872-1966, PRODUCER REPRINTS: Seen a photo Marshall, SK. you want to own in your Producer? Order professional reproductions of photos or SAT. MARCH 3RD, 2:00 PM WHITECAP/ROSSO CHAROLAIS and whole newspaper pages for your own walls Howe Red Angus 28th Annual Bull SASKATOON LIVESTOCK SALES at reasonable prices. 1-800-667-6978 Sale. April 4th, 2018, 1:00PM at Howe or email us at photos@producer.com Selling 50 Super Long Yearlings farm, 8 miles South of Moose Jaw, on #2 Hwy, 1.5 miles East on Baildon grid. Selland Top Cut Yearling Bulls. NORDAL LIMOUSIN & ANGUS 2018 Bull ing 50 two year old Charolais and 25 yearSale, Feb. 15th, Saskatoon Livestock Sales Wintering and volume discounts available. ling Charolais, plus 45 yearling and 2 year Saskatoon, SK. Offering 60 Black & Red old Red Angus. Contact Darwin For a catalogue or information contact Angus 2 year old bulls, low birth weights, 306-690-8916, Kelly 306-693-2163 or Clarke Ward 306-931-3824 or performance & maternal combinations Mike 306-631-8779. View catalogue and a v a i l a b l e . C o n t a c t R o b G a r n e r T Bar C Cattle Co 306-220-5006 video at: www.howefarm.ca 306-946-7946, Simpson, SK. Catalogue & Watch & bid online information at: nordallimousin.com SOUTH VIEW RANCH has Red and Black Angus coming 2-year-old bulls for sale. Good selection. Call Shane 306-869-8074 or Keith 306-454-2730. Ceylon, SK.

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08 JD 9530, 3948 hrs, diff lock, AutoTrac, 800/70R38, 4 hyds, # 121496 ...................... $182,200 (R) 09 JD 9630T, 3936 hrs, 4 hyds, 1000 PTO, HID lights, 36” 5500 track, #121285 ........... $194,800 (R) 08 JD 9530T, 3565 hrs, 36” track, deluxe comfort pkg, HID lights, #87987 ....................$199,900(M) 12 JD 9510R, 4025 hrs, w/ Degelman 7900 20’ blade, 800/70R38, #121489.............. $242,200 (MJ) 13 JD 9560RT, 3080 hrs, AutoTrac, 36” trks, 5 hyds, 1000 pto, # 121413 .......................$288,900 (W) (3) 14 JD 9560RT, 1188 hrs up, JDLink, 36” tracks, premium cabs ......................$348,500 up(M,R,W) 14 CIH Quadtrac 550, 2727 hrs, 36”trks, Pro 700 display, #81300...............................$330,900 (MM) 15 JD 9470R, 912 hrs, diff lock, 800/70R38, 5 hyd outlets, #56439 .............................$409,000 (MJ) 6 JD 9620RX, 1521 hrs, diff lock, 6 hyds, full AutoSteer, JDLink, #121362 ...................... $569,900 (W) (2) 16 JD 9570RX, 550 hrs up, 5/6 hyd outlets, AutoSteer, premium cabs................$613,400 up (M)

PRO TILL, DITCHER, LAND ROLLERS 10 Dynamic Wolverine Rotary Ditcher, new cutting points, #96060 ................................$44,200 (R) 14 Degelman 40’ Pro Till, discs-19”, rubber pack & rolling basket, #32829 ......................$133,700(M) 12 Degelman 8000, 64’ land roller, # 35383 .......................................................................$63,200 (MJ) 15 Degelman LR7651 51’ land roller, 36” drum, #35385 .....................................................$43,200 (MJ) 10 Degelman SM700 Heavy Harrow, 82’, mech tine adjust, #47502................................ $43,400 (R) 13 Degelman SM7000-70’ Heavy Harrow, 19” tines, hyd tine angle, #35626...............$40,000 (RM)

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5TH ANNUAL CTLA Registered Longhorn Sale with guest consignors Red Spring Ranch Quarter Horses. Saturday April 7th 2018, 1 PM at Saskatoon Livestock Sales. Consignments now being accepted. Entries close Feb. 19th. For info. 306-867-9427, 306-296-4712, or 780-966-3320.

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

BRAUN RANCH Horned Hereford Bull Sale. March 9, 1:00PM at the ranch, Simmie, SK. 20 two year olds bulls, 30 yearling bulls, 5 purebred open heifers, 25 commercial open heifers. View catalogue and sale videos on-line at: www.braunranch.com Contact Craig Braun at 306-297-2132.

FRESH AND SPRINGING heifers for sale. Cows and quota needed. We buy all classes of slaughter cattle-beef and dairy. R&F Livestock Inc. Bryce Fisher, Warman, SK. Phone 306-239-2298, cell 306-221-2620.

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NORDAL LIMOUSIN & ANGUS 2018 Bull Sale, Feb. 15th, Saskatoon Livestock Sales Saskatoon, SK. Offering 25 polled Red & Black 2 year old Limousin bulls. Contact Rob Garner 306-946-7946, Simpson, SK. Catalogue & info at: nordallimousin.com

POLLED PB THICK Butt Salers age advantage bulls, excellent disposition, tested. DynaRich Salers. Richard Andersen, 403-746-2919, Eckville, AB. 2 YR. OLD Salers bulls, 18 Red and Black bulls, mostly polled. Excellent dispositions. Bulls for cows and heifers. See Facebook, 403-872-1549, www.skywestsalers.com Red Deer County, AB. Please email: travisdepalme@outlook.com 18TH ANNUAL SASKATOON Gelbvieh Bull and Female Sale, Saturday, March 17, 2018, Saskatoon Livestock Sales. Pre-sale viewing and customer appreciation Friday, March 16, 2018. Gelbvieh bulls add pounds at weaning, feed efficiency, and superior maternal strength. Selling 40 stout polled red and black yearling PB and balancer Gelbvieh bulls and select females. Sale can be viewed online via DLMS. For more info. and catalo gue: Darcy 306-865-2929 or 306-865-7859, or Darrell 780-581-0077, www.gelbviehworld.com or sales consultant Kirk Hurlburt 306-222-8210. www.stonegatefarms.ca J E N - T Y G E L B V I E H A N N UA L B U L L SALE, March 6th, 2018 at 1:00 PM, at the Medicine Hat Feeding Co., Medicine Hat, AB. On offer: Red and Black Purebred yearling bulls. For more information or for a catalogue call 403-378-4898. View on-line: jentygelbviehs.com GELBVIEH BULLS Reg. 2 yr. old and yearling polled bulls from our 39 year breeding program. Reds and blacks. 780-672-9950, Camrose, AB. gwinder21@gmail.com TWIN BRIDGE FARMS and Twin View Livestock 7th Gelbvieh Bull Sale, Monday, March 12th, 2018, 1:00 PM at the Silver Sage Community Corral in Brooks, AB. Selling 45 yearling Gelbvieh bulls. Red and black genetics on offer. Guest consignor Keriness Cattle Co. For information contact: Ron and Carol Birch 403-792-2123, Aaron Birch 403-485-5518, or Don Savage Auctions 403-948-3520. View catalogue online at www.donsavageauctions.com Sale will be broadcast on Live Auctions.TV

REGISTERED SHORTHORN OPEN heifers for sale, 3 early 2017 open heifers, 2 Roans and 1 Red, weighing 800-900 lbs. Please call 204-748-3136, gwtough@rfnow.com Hargrave, MB. SELLING FOR THE ESTATE of Harvey Blanchette. One 3 year old white bull, very sound and quiet. PB name is BMC11C, Sire BMV1274, Dam-uphill rose 6Z. 306-342-4918, Glaslyn, SK.

4TH ANNUAL JEANS & GENETICS Simmental Bull Sale, Tuesday February 13, 2018, 1:00 PM at the Ponoka Ag Events Centre in Ponoka, AB. Offering a great selection of Red, Black, Fullblood, and Fleckvieh Simmental bulls. For a catalogue or more info., contact T Bar C Cattle Co. at 306-220-5006. To view the catalogue online, visit us at www.buyagro.com. Watch and bid online at www.dlms.ca BLACK 2 YEAR OLD’s; Also Red, Black and fullblood yearling bulls. Moderate birth weights, excellent temperaments. All bulls sold private treaty. Call Bill or Virginia Peters, 306-237-9506, Perdue, SK.

WELSH BLACK- The Brood Cow Advantage. Check www.canadianwelshblackcattle.com 2007 WORKSTAR 7400 IHC feed truck, Canadian Welsh Black Soc. 403-442-4372. 7780 hrs. on the truck, bought new (Oct. 2008) c/w new Cattelac 600 mixer, excellent cond, $100,000. 306-672-7502 or 306-672-3516, Gull Lake, SK. 100 BLACK ANGUS 3rd and 4th calvers; 250 Black & Red Angus 2nd calvers. Swift 51’X40’ ELK HANDLING SYSTEM with hydraulic squeeze. Phone 306-784-2915, Current, SK. 306-773-1049, 306-741-6513. Herbert, SK. TOP QUALITY HOME raised, preg. checked bred heifers. Vaccinated, Ivomec, bred to WHEATHEART ENERGY EFFICIENT 200 calving ease Black and Red Angus Bulls. head livestock waterers. CSA approved Start calving mid March. 60 Black Angus with stainless steel pans. Limited supply, and 5 Red Angus cross. Winston Hougham, $850. Call Dale at Mainway Farm Equipment, 306-567-3285 or 306-567-7299, 306-344-4913, Frenchman Butte, SK. Davidson www.mainwayfarmequipment.ca 400 REPLACEMENT QUALITY heifers: 2008 HIGHLINE 8100, in good condition, 800 lbs. by mid-March, You pick. Can feed $10,000. 306-963-7724, 306-963-7880. until grass time. Will finance feed and cat- Imperial, SK. tle until they go. Trucking available. No TBA implants/ balance growing rations/ SUPREME 700TMR w/scale, 6’ unloading complete vaccination program. Not asking conveyor, dry hay recutter at back, dual a fortune for these heifers, just a premium wheels, always shedded, excellent cond., over market. Phone Blaine 306-621-9751 $36,000. 204-758-3374, St. Jean, MB. or Steve 306-621-2522, Yorkton, SK. 60-80 RED & BLACK ANGUS cross, Red Angus bulls went out on July 6th. Leave a message, 306-834-5156, Kerrobert, SK. 85 BLACK BRED heifers, bred Black Angus, easy calving bulls, bulls out 60 days, start calving May 1st, all vaccinations & Ivomec, $2300. 306-283-4388, Saskatoon, SK. 40 BLACK & BWF COWS, bred to Black bulls, to calve in March, $1650; 60, 3 year old Black, BWF & Simmental cross, 2nd calvers, bred for March, $2300. Call ROUND BALE FEEDERS built from 2 3/8 oil 204-856-3402, Austin, MB. field pipe, single or double feeders. Will 50 SIMMENTAL & SIMMENTAL Cross bred build to suit your needs. Will also build cows and heifers, bred Simmental, start other livestock equipment. Can deliver. Call Frank, 306-640-5542, Rockglen, SK. calving March 1st. 306-762-4723, Odessa.

BECK McCOY BULL SALE, Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at 2:00 PM, Beck Farms, Milestone, SK. 92 Charolais and Hereford bulls on offer. Wade 306-436-7458 or Chad 306-436-7300. Catalogue online at: www.mccoycattle.com PLEASE JOIN US Thursday Feb. 8th, 2018 at 2:00PM for Carlrams Ranching Bull Sale. 60 Hereford bulls; 12 Angus bulls. Please be our guests for lunch at noon. Catalogue available online at buyagro.com For more info. call 306-398-7879, 306-398-7343, 306-823-3912, 306-823-3933 Cutknife, SK BANNERLANE HORNED HEREFORDS Annual Sale, Tuesday, Feb. 6th, 2018, 2:00 PM CST (1:00 PM MST) at the farm, Livelong, SK. 30 coming 2 year old bulls, sem e n t e s t e d ; 3 5 b r e d h e i fe r s , p r e g . checked; 3 registered heifers. Dinner at noon. Central point free delivery. Email: bannerlane@littleloon.ca or phone Rob Bannerman, 306-845-2764, 306-248-1214. Catalogue online at: www.hereford.ca MISTY VALLEY FARMS 42nd Annual Production Sale of Horned Herefords, Wednesday, February 7th, 2018 at the ranch, 1:00 PM MST. On offer: 60 long yearling bulls including Lanni Bristow’s sale group; 50 bred registered heifers; 65 bred commercial Hereford heifers; 15 open heifer calves from Mark Law. Bulls semen tested. Heifers pregnancy tested. Misty Valley Farms, RR #1, Maidstone, SK. S0M 1M0. Call Harold Oddan at 3 0 6 - 8 9 3 - 2 7 8 3 o r M a u r i c e O d d a n at 3 0 6 - 8 9 3 - 2 7 3 7 ; o r L a n n i B r i s t ow at 780-943-2236; Mark Law 204-743-2049.

ROUGH COLLIES: BEAUTIFUL Lassie pups, J&H HOMES: Save up to $10,000 on select in S/W and Tricolour, available Jan.15/18 RTM showhomes. Limited time offer!! View to approved homes, $500. 306-201-9207, at: www.jhhomes.com 306-652-5322. Regina, SK. Email: fonehill@canwan.com HOME HARDWARE RTM Homes and Cottages. Phone 1-800-663-3350 or go onl i n e fo r f l o o r p l a n s a n d s p e c s at : www.northbattlefordhomehardware.com IRISH WOLFHOUND PUPPIES, 3 females, have shots, $1200. 780-954-2415, Jarvie, AB. Email: michellelovin36@gmail.com BOSTON TERRIERS:5 adult breeding pairs. 2 DEEDED TIMESHARES for sale: 1 in Producing all colours. No inbreeding. Brin- Nashville & 1 in Las Vegas. Call Barry for details, 250-423-1771, Grasmere, BC. dle pups avail. 780-365-2217, Andrew, AB.

GREAT PYRENEES/AKBASH CROSS pups, born Nov. 17 with sheep, both working parents, $250; Two 8 month old bonded dogs, $600 ea. 306-845-2404, Livelong, SK

14 RED ANGUS bred heifers, to start calving March 25th. Ivomec’d and vaccinated. Call evenings, Garry Yeo, 306-873-9078 or 306-873-3788, Tisdale, SK. 40 QUALITY PUREBRED Red & Black Angus bred heifers, $2500/ea. Spruce Acres, 306-272-4451, Foam Lake, SK. Breeding quality for 24 years. 100 PLUS OPEN replacement heifers, Red Angus/Simm. cross. Home raised, full herd health program, no implants, no brands. Contact Brian at: 306-432-0001 or David at: 306-723-4727, Cupar, SK. 20 BLACK COWS, will feed until March; Also 4 black bull calves. 306-441-6608, North Battleford, SK. CATTLEMENS FINANCIAL CORP. Programs for cow/calf operators and feedlots, proceeds as you sell and equity draws. PAYSEN LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT INC. We manufacture an extensive line of cattle 780-448-0033 or www.cattlefinance.com handling and feeding equipment including squeeze chutes, adj. width alleys, crowding tubs, calf tip tables, maternity pens, WANTED: CULL COWS and bulls. For book- gates and panels, bale feeders, Bison ings call Kelly at Drake Meat Processors, equipment, Texas gates, steel water troughs, rodeo equipment and garbage in306-363-2117 ext. 111, Drake, SK. cinerators. Distributors for El-Toro electric branders and twine cutters. Our squeeze chutes and headgates are now avail. with a neck extender. Ph 306-796-4508, email: ple@sasktel.net Web: www.paysen.com

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DIAMOND M RANCH 7th Annual Bull Sale, Sunday, February 11, 2018 at the ranch west of Estevan. Selling 60 coming two year old Simmental & Simm./Angus bulls, as well as 40 commercial heifers. All bulls are semen tested and guaranteed. For more information or a catalogue contact Jordan Mantei 306-421-1915 or T Bar C Cattle Co. 306-220-5006. View the catalogue online at www.buyagro.com. Watch & bid online at www.dlms.ca PL#116061 6 BLACK SIMMENTAL/ANGUS bulls, out of Angus cows and a score black Simmental sire, $3500. Call LV Ranch, Forestburg, AB. 780-582-2254. WANTED: FB SIMMENTAL commercial cows, big red and white ones, no Angus cross, must be young. Call 306-734-2970, cell: 306-734-7335, Chamberlain, SK.

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TOP QUALITY PB Red Factor 2 year old bulls, good disposition, great hair coats, guaranteed breeders, reasonably priced. HORSE COLLARS, all sizes, steel and aluDown payment will hold until spring; Dark minum horseshoes. We ship anywhere. red yearling bulls, off Crossroads Degree. Keddie’s, 1-800-390-6924 or keddies.com Green Spruce Simmental, 306-467-4975, 306-467-7912, Duck Lake, SK.

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

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

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C A N A D I A N C O - O P E R AT I V E W O O L Growers, buying wool. For nearest wool WANTED: ANTIQUES & JUNK you want to collection depot or livestock supplies cata- clear out. Almost anything in old buildings. logue, 1-800-567-3693, www.wool.ca Pay cash, will travel! 403-915-0447, S. AB.

NORTHFORK- INDUSTRY LEADER for over 15 years, is looking for Elk. “If you have them, we want them.” Make your final call with Northfork for pricing! Guaranteed prompt payment! 514-643-4447, Winnipeg, MB. BUYING ELK for Meat, Hunting and ROBB FARMS & HOEGL LIVESTOCK Breeding. Call for options and prices, Ian Bull Sale, Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018, 1:00PM 204-848-2498 or 204-867-0085. MAST, Lloydminster Exhibition Grounds. On offer: 73 Red, Black & Fullblood quality Simmental bulls. Also 6 Red Angus. Bulls semen tested, fully guaranteed and deliv- PLEASE JOIN US Thursday Feb. 8th, 2018 ered. For catalogue or more info call Jay at 2:00PM for Carlrams Ranching Bull Sale. 780-205-0816 or Murray 306-821-1205. 60 Hereford bulls; 12 Angus bulls; Please Catalogue at: www.buyagro.com On-line be our guests for lunch at noon. Catalogue available online at buyagro.com For more bidding available at: www.dlms.ca info. call 306-398-7879, 306-398-7343, SIMMENTAL COWS FOR SALE: Offering 306-823-3912, 306-823-3933 Cutknife, SK your pick of 110. 10 head calving March & April; Feeder bull calves, polled FB semen, IN PURSUIT OF PERFECTION BULL SALE at universe breeding. Dale at Silver Swiss the Spring Creek Simmentals farm on March 8, 2018. 90 Red & Black Simmental, Simmental, 780-853-2223, Vermilion, AB. Red & Black Angus and hybrid bulls sell. We JP CATTLE CO. with guests Stewart also have a select group of private treaty Cattle Co. Annual Simmental & Angus bulls, including some 2 year olds. Please Bull & Female Sale Thursday March 1st, call 306-435-7527, Moosomin, SK. Email: 2018 at 1:00PM on the farm, McAuley, MB. brian.mccarthy@live.ca Visit online: Selling: 90 Simmental & Angus bulls, as www.springcreeksimmentals.com well as 70 commercial bred heifers. For more information or a catalogue contact Glenn 204-851 5669, Eric 306-434 8567, Brent 204-773 2356 or T Bar C Cattle Co. FFS- FUCHS FARM SUPPLY are the Ca306-220-5006. View the catalogue online nadian dealer for Farm Aid, parts and mix at: www.buyagro.com. Watch and bid on- wagons. 306-762-2125, Vibank, SK. line at: www.dlms.ca (PL#116061) www.fuchs.ca STEEL VIEW MFG. Self-standing panels, windbreaks, silage/hay bunks, feeder panALBERTA TEXAS LONGHORN Association els, sucker rod fence posts. Custom or780-387-4874, Leduc, AB. For more info. ders. Call Shane 306-493-2300, Delisle, www.albertatexaslonghorn.com SK. www.steelviewmfg.com

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SECTION OF LAND FOR SALE, includes modern bungalow w/3 bedrooms, top of the line appliances, triple pane windows, and wrap around cedar deck. Deep well w/good flow, septic tank with out flow. Large quonset, storage shed, and utility building w/heat & power. 40 cleared and seeded acres fenced for livestock, plank fencing, round pen, shelters and heated Ritchie auto water. Farm consists of 230 ac. of Alfalfa w/some Timothy. Rest of the land is partially cleared w/mature Birch and Spruce. Backs onto Crown land w/lake. Hunters paradise, $1,600,000. Call 780-524-4173, Little Smoky, AB.

LOG SIDING, LOG cabin logs, Fir timbers, Fir flooring, Cedar. Special orders. Check o u t m o r e i n fo . at : ro u c k b ro s . c o m ORGANIC LAND in MD of Mackenzie, north Lumby, BC., 1-800-960-3388. of Peace River: 1200 seeded ac., 1800 sq.ft house w/garage, 6800 sq.ft. shop, 60x120 cold storage, 100,000+ bu. grain LOG AND TIMBER HOMES, Saskatoon, storage, power, phone, natural gas, dugSK. Visit www.backcountryloghomes.ca or out, on school bus route. 780-928-2538 or 780-841-1180. call 306-222-6558.

WANTED: ORGANIC LENTILS, peas and chickpeas. Stonehenge Organics, Assiniboia, SK., 306-640-8600, 306-640-8437. ORGANIC CO2 FERTILIZER: CropPlus. A 100% natural, organic, mineral based, foliar applied fertilizer. It contains carbon dioxide, which is very beneficial in plant health. Apply with any sprayer. $10/acre. Cory Wiebe 204-247-2142, Roblin, MB. COMMON CERTIFIED ORGANIC Alfalfa (tap rooted), common cert. organic Red and common cert. organic Alsike Clover, 50 lb. bags. 306-382-1299, Saskatoon, SK. ORGANIC BORAGE PRODUCERS: DSC is looking for organic Borage producers for the 2018 harvest season. 306-697-3152, Grenfell, SK. dandilee.colby@outlook.com

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

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JUSTIN YIN FARMLAND MARKETING SPECIALIST FARMLAND: 150 AC, RM of Moose Range, Smoky Burn, SE 01-51-09-W2, $275,000. 306-209-7775 or hudon@sasktel.net FOR RENT BY TENDER: RM of Nipawin, SK. #487, NE-14-49-15W2, NW-14-49-15W2, & SW-14-49-15W2, comprising of 472 cult. ac. There are no buildings on the land other than a house and barns on the 5 acre yard site. All of the land is currently farmed. Tenders are to be submitted in envelopes marked â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nipawin Tenderâ&#x20AC;?, to Dez a r a e S e n f t at M i l l e r T h o m s o n L L P, 600-2103 11th Ave., Regina, SK., S4P 3Z8, on or before noon on Fri., Feb. 23, 2018, and shall include: tender price, length of rental term, any other terms you are prepared to offer and a certified cheque/bank draft payable to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Miller Thomson LLP in trustâ&#x20AC;? for 10% of the tender price (being 10% of the annual rent pmt. you are tendering). No conditional tenders will be accepted and the highest, or any tender, will not necessarily be accepted. Tenders will not be opened in public. The deposit of all unsuccessful tenderers will be returned by mail. The successful tenderer shall enter into a lease agreement on or before Mar. 16, 2018. The 10% deposit will constitute a deposit towards the first years rental payment. For further information, please contact Dezarae Senft, 306-347-8309.

FARM FOR LEASE: 2 farms consisting of approx. 627 acres of cropland. Located in the vicinity of Macoun, in the RM of Cambria. The area is well suited for wheat, canola and pulse production. Bonnefield plans to negotiate with excellent farmers to form long-term lease arrangements to ensure this land is maintained profitably and sustainably for the long term. Please FARMLAND FOR SALE OR RENT: 640 acres email: cambria2farm@bonnefield.com for of cultivated land north of Alsask. additional information. 403-804-4460, lgerritsen@telus.net RIVER RETREAT: Saskatoon South - 177 8500 ACRE RANCH in RM of Reno, all acres forested, organic river front land. 50 grass, lots of water. $474 per acre. acres cultivated. $6500 per acre. Phone 306-299-4445, www.ranch-for-sale-sk.ca 306-382-1299 or 306-382-9024. ORGANIC RANCH: 160 acres, Private Paradise! Home, Corrals, Pastures. Please call 306-812-7713, Moose Range #486, SK.

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QUARTER SECTION IN RM of Bjorkdale, SK. #426. SW 19-45-09 W2, 147 acres, approx. 100 cultivated. Phone 306-864-7922.

GRAIN LAND TO RENT, 35 mile radius of Rouleau, SK. Call 306-776-2600 or email: kraussacres@sasktel.net LAND FOR SALE in RM McCrainy SW 1/4 16-30-28-W2, gravel on adjacent 1/4. Bids close Feb. 18, 2018. 306-229-2181, Kenaston, SK. Email: brad.rink@mapleleaf.com 4 QUARTERS FARMLAND for sale, 40 miles SE Weyburn. Grains, canola, legumes. 9 oil well leases. House, electricity, water, $998,500. 604-971-2870, Benson, SK. rickzimmerman6@gmail.com FOR RENT: ALL of Section 23-23-27 W2, in RM of Craik #222. Call 306-734-2997.

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HammondRealty.ca ON-LINE AUCTION: 1/4 Section Farmland, in the RM of Garry SW 16-25-9 W2. Bids Close February 20 - 1:00PM. Visit: Real Estate- McDougallAuction.com for details or call Nathan 306-530-7900. PL#319916.

LAND FOR SALE BY TENDER Eight (8) quarter sections of land northeast of Edgerton in the M.D. of Wainwright No. 61 are being offered for sale by Tender, subject to present non-financial encumbrances and restrictions as per existing Certificates of Title, for t NW 36-44-3-W4 UPUBM BDSFT BDSFT DVMUJWBUFE BDSFT QBTUVSF CVTI BDSFT XBTUF TMPVHI 4VSGBDF MFBTF BOOVN t SW 36-44-3-W4 UPUBM BDSFT BDSFT DVMUJWBUFE BDSFT QBTUVSF CVTI TMPVHI t SE 27-44-3-W4 UPUBM BDSFT BDSFT DVMUJWBUFE BDSFT QBTUVSF CVTI TMPVHI t NE 26-44-3-W4 UPUBM BDSFT BDSFT DVMUJWBUFE BDSFT QBTUVSF CVTI BDSFT XBTUF TMPVHI t SE 35-44-3-W4 UPUBM BDSFT BDSFT DVMUJWBUFE BDSFT QBTUVSF CVTI TMPVHI t SW 35-44-3-W4 UPUBM BDSFT BDSFT DVMUJWBUFE BDSFT QBTUVSF CVTI TMPVHI t NE 13-44-3-W4 UPUBM BDSFT BDSFT DVMUJWBUFE BDSFT QBTUVSF CVTI TMPVHI 4VSGBDF MFBTF BOOVN t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Ă˝FE BOE VOTVDDFTTGVM UFOEFS EFQPTJUT SFUVSOFE *G UIF TVDDFTTGVM UFOEFSFS EPFT OPU DPNQMFUF UIF QVSDIBTF BGUFS BDDFQUBODF PG IJT IFS JUT UFOEFS UIF EFQPTJU XJMM CF GPSGFJUFE For further particulars and details PHONE GEORGE MARQUARDT AT 1-403-807-7668. Email gmarquardt@shaw.ca 5FOEFST NVTU CF JO XSJUJOH BOE TVCNJUUFE JO B TFBMFE FOWFMPQF NBSLFE i5&/%&34 ."326"3%5 -"/% (3061 'JMF "+' w UP CF BDDPNQBOJFE CZ DFSUJĂ˝FE DIFRVF PS CBOL ESBGU QBZBCMF UP i'PY 8BLFĂ˝FME *O 5SVTUw GPS PG UPUBM BNPVOU PG UFOEFS QSJDF

TENDERS WILL CLOSE AT 12:00 NOON ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16TH, 2018 5FOEFST XJMM CF SFDFJWFE CZ FOX WAKEFIELD SHOLTER Attention: A.J. Fox and Jordan Bolt P.O. Box 500, LLOYDMINSTER, Sask-Alta, S9V 0Y6 5016 - 48th Street LLOYDMINSTER, AB T9V 0H8

FOR SALE BY TENDER: RM of Argyle No. 1, NE 34-02-30 W1, NW 34-02-30 W1, SE 34-02-30 W1, SW 34-02-30 W1. Mineral rights are not included in the sale, but 6 current surface leases, with total annual rental of $17,700.00 will be included in the sale. Land consists of approximately 556 cultivated acres in total. Sale includes two quonsets both approximately 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x60â&#x20AC;&#x2122; one metal, and one wooden. Wooden quonset is in need of repair. Also included are 8 - 1650 bushel bins. Tenders must be submitted on the entire section as quarters will not be sold individually. Tenders must be accompanied by a certified cheque or bank draft for a minimum of 5% of the bid price payable to Orlowski Law Office Trust. Tenders must be received at the office of Orlowski Law Office, 1215 5th Street, Estevan, Saskatchewan, S4A 0Z5 by 4:00 PM on February 20, 2018. Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Balance of funds from successful bidder will be due by April 2, 2018. Deposits of unsuccessful bidders will be refunded. For further information contact Stephen J. Orlowski at: Orlowski Law Office Prof. Corp., Phone: 306-634-3353, Fax: 306-634-7714, Email: steve@orlowskilaw.ca BY TENDER Approx. 300 total cult. ac.: SE 12-27-11 W3, approx 150 ac.; NE 1-27-11 W3, approx. 150 ac. Highest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. Submit tenders to Mike Bogner, Box 173 Dinsmore, SK. S0L 0T0. Tenders close Feb 21, 2018.

QUARTER SECTION #1: SW-04-18-11 W2, RM of Indian Head #156; FVA 219,000. 2017 crop - 140 acres (Green peas 65 acres & Nexera canola 75 acres). 2017 taxes $1078.02; Quarter Section #2: NW-04-18-11 W2, RM of Indian Head #156; FVA 248,800. 2017 crop - 160 A c r e s N e x e r a C a n o l a . 2 0 1 7 Ta x e s $1224.72. Briercrest Farms Farm Equipment Auction, Saturday April 14th, 2018, Sintaluta, SK. For sale bill & photos visit: www.mackauctioncompany.com Info at 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815, Mack Auction Co. PL 311962. Join us on FB!

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SECLUDED RIVER RETREAT: 80 acres on west bank, pt of 01-46-04 W3. Summer road and river access, $167,500. Phone 306-382-1299 or 306-382-9024.

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HammondRealty.ca RM MAPLE CREEK #111. For sale N 1/2 35-11-26-W3. 320 cult. acres, 60x100â&#x20AC;&#x2122; steel quonset on 2â&#x20AC;&#x2122; cement fdn, power, water for up to 100 head of cattle, 1 mile of Hwy #1 frontage. Will be sold by February 20th. Call 403-866-2214.

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RM OF TURTLE RIVER #469, 1/4 section for sale: SE 30-47-19-W3. Farmed until approx. 2007. Fenced w/horse shoe shaped creek running through. Has power. Close to Jackfish Lake, SK. 306-382-1384.

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DWEIN TRASK REALTY INC. Conquest: Full Section of mostly seeded grass with power and 3 dugouts, Sec 13-30-10 W3, $654,900; Hafford: Full quarter with approx. 140 cult. ac., SE 30-42-09 W3, priced to sell $117,900. Call Dwein 306-221-1035

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WOOD RIVER RM #74. By tender S1/2 12-8-6-W3; N1/2 12-8-6-W3; N1/2 7-8-5-W3. Please bid on each half section separately. Tenders must be received by 1:00 pm, Feb. 8, 2018. Mark tenders â&#x20AC;&#x153;Filson Brothers Tenderâ&#x20AC;?. Highest or any tender may not necessarily be accepted. Send tenders to Duane Filson, Box 340, Lafleche, SK., S0H 2K0, or by email to duane.filson@sasktel.net For info call 306-472-7772. Woodrow, SK.

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WANTED: GRAIN LAND for rent in Northern/Central Saskatchewan. Call Mike 306-469-7741, Big River, SK.

L AN E R EALT Y JUST LISTED! Lane Realty is happy to announce the following listings recently added to our website. CARLYLE: 10 ac. - (pending sub-division) strong water supply, development potential, nat. gas & power nearby. LAST MOUNTAIN LAKE: 145 ac. - 143 cult ac., 2017 assess. 138,000. Adjacent to Alice Beach. LAST MOUNTAIN LAKE: 146 ac. - 125 cult. ac., scenic lakefront of Last Mountain Lake. HOLDFAST: 158 ac. - 130 cult. ac., 2017 assess. 102,100. ELBOW: 159 ac. - 55 ac. tame grass, balance nat. grass, 2017 assess. 62,400. PELLY: 159 ac. - 125 cult. ac., assess. 84,200, close to Duck Mountain Provincial Park! MELVILLE: 290 ac. - 254 cult. ac., 2017 assess. 180,950/qtr., steel grain storage, strong water supply. On Highway #10. LAST MOUNTAIN LAKE: 294 ac. - 50 cult. ac., 75 ac. nat. grass., borders Last Mountain Lake. TUGASKE: 4148 ac. - 3,506 ac. deeded & 641 ac. leased. 3,007 cult. ac., 300 ac tame grass, balance pasture land, 2016 assess. 58,035/qtr., livestock facilities, 1200 sq ft home.

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WANTED: GRAIN FARM approx. 1000 acres for purchase or rent in north half of Saskatchewan. Prefer with yardsite. Call: 780-205-4296 or email: 3star@telus.net NE 19-02-17-W2, RM of Lake Alma #8: 146 acres, home quarter, 3 bedroom bungalow, 1242+/- sq. ft., partially finished basement, electric heat, central air, laminate flooring, vinyl siding, 4 appliances included, shallow well w/quality water, small barn, water bowl & cattle shed, pasture, SE 19-02-17-W2 RM of Lake Alma #8; 159 acres, FVA 75,400, 100 acres tame hay, balance pasture, NW 20-02-17-W2 RM of Lake Alma #8; 141 acres, FVA 66,900, dugout, pasture. SW 20-02-17-W2 RM of Lake Alma #8; 160 acres, FVA 58,600, dugout, 100 acres tame hay, balance pasture. Maurice Ranch Land and Equipment Auction Wednesday April 18th, 2018. Lake Alma, SK. Visit www.mackauctioncompany.com for sale bill and photos and join us on FB. Info. 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815, Mack Auction Co. PL 311962.

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PRIME FARMLAND SALE: Manitoba crop, beef or mixed-use farm with a history of excellent production. A great start-up, expansion or investment opportunity! 204-945-0891 Email: bwords@mymts.net www.greenfarmforsale.com TURNKEY OPERATION: 25 miles NE of Neepawa, MB. 4.5 quarters, 200 cows, feed for 500 cows, equipment and excellent newer yardsite. Phone 204-402-0780. FARMLAND IN RM of DeSalaberry, MB for sale by Tender: 320 acres of well drained lands, two adjacent farm yards, garage, machine shed, grain storage. Sealed bids received until 5:00 PM, February 28, 2018. For bid package, contact: Art Stacey at 204-934-2537, ajs@tdslaw.com

ON-LINE AUCTION: 1/4 Section Farmland, in the RM of Caledonia SW 002-11-21 W2. Bids Close February 20, 1:00PM. Visit: Real FOR SALE BY TENDER: RM of Dauphin, Estate- McDougallAuction.com for details Parcel #1, NE, NW, SE of 23-28-20, NE & or call Nathan 306-530-7900. PL#319916. SE 14-18-20, and NW 24-28-20. Approx. 690 cult. ac., 1664 sq. ft. house, 4 bed1 QUARTER SECTION farmland in the RM room, 2 1/2 bath, farm buildings, 100,000 of Mount Pleasant (SW-35-01-34-W2). bu. of bin mostly on aeration, catMacfarlane Land and Farm Equipment Auc- tle facility.storage #2, SW 30-28-19, E 1/2 tion, Wednesday April 25th, 2018. Glen 31-28-19, Parcel approx. 385 cult. ac. RM of Ewen, SK. For sale bill & photos visit: Ethelbert, Parcel #3, NE 10-29-21, NE www.mackauctioncompany.com Join us 9-29-21, NE 10-28-22, appox. 400 cult. ac. on FB! 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815. Parcel #4, NW 10-29-21, house & farm Mack Auction Co. PL 311962. buildings. Parcel #3 & #4 could be sold together. Most of the acres that were 'BSN t 3BODI t 3FDSFBUJPO t "DSFBHF seeded into canola for 2017 yielded 60+ bushels/acre. The land being offered for sale can also include two full lines of older farm machinery which is in very good conSASK. LAND SALES dition. Highest or any tender may not necTom@saskfarmland.com essarily be accepted. Tenders must be received in writing by 12 noon Feb. 26, 2018, to P.O. Box 44, Sifton, MB., R0L 1X0. For more info call 204-655-3458. ÂŽ

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AGRICULTURAL LAND FOR SALE BY TENDER RM of North Battleford No. 437 Having received instructions from the registered owner, the undersigned offers the following agricultural land situated in the RM of North Battleford No. 437 for sale by Tender: SE 36-43-15 W3 (160 acres) - Taxable assessment - $127,435 SW 36-43-15 W3 (160 acres) - Taxable assessment - $127,435 All tenders to be accompanied by a certified cheque for 3% of the tender payable to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Norsasklaw Prof. Corp. Trustâ&#x20AC;? (refundable). Send or deliver all offers in a sealed envelope marked â&#x20AC;&#x153;LAND TENDER â&#x20AC;&#x201C; E4224Râ&#x20AC;? to the undersigned on or before 10:30 AM on the 7th day of February, 2018. Possession on closing. Highest or any offer not necessarily accepted.

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

2017 POLARIS 600 Switchback, pre- CERT. #1 CDC Austenson. Nutrient densiowned, $10,750. Axxis Motorsports, Hwy fied for enhanced emergence and yield. 11 & Floral. www.axxismotorsportsltd.com 403-633-9999, www.fabianseedfarms.com 306-249-2488, Saskatoon, SK. CERTIFIED # 1, high germ: AC Metcalfe, 2014 POLARIS Switchback Pro, $9500. CDC Copeland. Seed Source, Archerwill, Axxis Motorsports, Hwy 11 & Floral, Saska- SK., 306-323-4402. toon. Sale Jan 26, 2820 Jasper Ave. 306- CERTIFIED AC Metcalfe, AC Newdale, CDC 249-3488, www.axxismotorsportsltd.com Copeland, Legacy, CDC Austenson, CDC Maverick, CDC McGwire. Van Burck Seeds, Star City, SK 306-863-4377. www.vanburckseeds.ca

FROESE SEEDS SUITE Accommodation available in Saskatoon. Rent the entire 3 bdrm suite or an individual room for your next stay. Please visit our website or contact for more info. Starting at $75 per night. Call 306-343-6586, Saskatoon, SK. kimlarson@live.com froeseseedsbnb.ca

CHATFIELD/POPLARFIELD: Opportunity to run your own cattle & grain farm. 1240 sq. ft. bungalow. 800 ac. owned, 1920 leased. 200 acres cult. balance hay & fenced pasture. Many outbuildings, $799,000. Call Claudette: 1-888-629-6700. LJBaron.com

LH COUTTS, PTO, 48â&#x20AC;? blade, always shedded, last used 20 yrs ago, saws nice lumber. Offers. 780-349-2798, Westlock, AB. SAWMILLS from only $4397 - Make Money and Save Money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock, ready to ship. Free info. and DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/168 or call 1-800-567-0404.

MULCHING- TREES, BRUSH, Stumps. WOOD-MIZER PORTABLE SAWMILLS, Call today 306-933-2950. Visit us at: eight models, options and accessories. www.maverickconstruction.ca 1-877-866-0667. www.woodmizer.ca DWEIN TRASK REALTY INC. Conquest: Full section of mostly seeded grass with power and 3 dugouts, Sec 13-30-10 W3, $654,900. Call Dwein 306-221-1035. WANTED TO RENT pasture in AB or SK. For min. 40 or max. 150 pairs. Prefer supervised. 403-634-1642. gcaillia@telus.net

CERT. CDC PRECISION & AAC SPITFIRE Exceptional yield potential and standability. Printz Family Seeds, Gravelbourg, SK., 306-648-3511, 306-380-7769.

CERTIFIED TRANSCEND, very good quality. Call 306-843-2934, Wilkie, SK. www.herle.ca CERT. & REG. CDC Precision; AAC Spitfire. High germ. & 0% F.G., Fast Seed Farm Ltd., 306-463-3626, Kindersley, SK.

LOOKING FOR PASTURE, hay, and cultivated quarters to rent or buy NE of Southey, SK. Needing pasture this summer, can haul. 403-485-1324, lesleymarsh@hotmail.com

AAC ELIE, CWRS, CERT. top quality seed, sister wheat to AAC Brandon. Very high yielder with high protein. Positive reviews from growers. All inquires welcome. VolCERTIFIED AAC SPITFIRE, excellent germ ume discounts. Gregoire Seed Farms Ltd, and vigour, 0% fus gram. Call Myles, North Battleford, SK., cell 306-441-7851, 306-445-5516. gregfarms@sasktel.net 306-648-8337, Gravelbourg, SK. A A C S P I T F I R E , T R A N S C E N D, t o p quality. Wiens Seed Farm 306-377-2002, Herschel, SK.

AC METCALFE, CDC COPELAND, CDC POLAR STAR, top quality. Wiens Seed CERTIFIED #1, high germ: CS Camden, Farm 306-377-2002, Herschel, SK. CDC Ruffian, CDC Morrison. Seed Source, TOP QUALITY CERT. #1 CDC Copeland, Archerwill, SK., 306-323-4402. AC Metcalfe, Newdale. Frederick Seeds, CERTIFIED CDC HAYMAKER. Hickseeds 306-287-3977, Watson, SK. 306-354-7998 (Barry) or 306-229-9517 AAC SYNERGY, Cert. top quality seed. (Dale), Mossbank, SK. Very high yielder, gaining acceptance with REGISTERED/CERTIFIED #1: Summit maltsters. Contracts available. Inquiries Leggett, CDC Haymaker (Forage). Ardell welcome. Gregoire Seed Farms Ltd, North Seeds Ltd., 306-668-4415, Vanscoy, SK. Battleford, SK., cell 306-441-7851 or EXCELLENT QUALITY CERTIFIED #1 CS 306-445-5516. gregfarms@sasktel.net Camden, Summit, CDC Minstrel, CDC Ruffi a n , C D C O r r i n . F r e d e r i c k S e e d s , 306-287-3977, Watson, SK. MINIMIZE INPUT COSTS & maximize yield CERTIFIED #1: C.S. Camden. Lung Seeds potential. Grain & grazing/silage corn. The Ltd. 306-368-2414, Lake Lenore, SK. leaderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in non-GMO technology. A more sustainable way of farming! Free delivery. CERTIFIED Camden, Morgan, Baler and Haymaker. Trawin Seeds, 306-752-4060, Call De Dell Seeds Inc. 204-268-5224. Melfort, SK. www.trawinseeds.ca GRAZING CORN CM440 conventional variety. Early maturity, whole plant is pal- CERT. CDC RUFFIAN, CDC Minstrel, AC atable making for easier cleanup in the Morgan. Van Burck Seeds, Star City, SK spring, high quality forage during winter 306-863-4377. www.vanburckseeds.ca months. No planter required. Low seed CERTIFIED #1 CDC Ruffian, AC Leggett & c o s t . C a n a M a i z e S e e d I n c . , c a l l CDC Orrin. Fenton Seeds, 306-873-5438, 1-877-262-4046 www.canamaize.com Tisdale, SK.

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

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CDC PROCLAIM CL, new Red. 100% g e r m . , 0 % a s c o c hy t a . N a ko n e c h n y Seeds, 306-932-4409, Ruthilda, SK. TOP QUALITY CERTIFIED alfalfa and grass CERT. CDC PROCLAIM CL Red, high yieldseed. Call Gary or Janice Waterhouse ing, exc. quality. Call Myles, 306-648-8337, 306-874-5684, Naicam, SK. Gravelbourg, SK. www.foxfamilyfarm.ca CERT. CDC IMPULSE Clearfield red lentil, best in itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s class. 306-843-2934, Wilkie, SK. www.herle.ca CERT. CDC GREENSTAR, CDC Impulse, CDC Proclaim, CDC Maxim, CDC Redmoon. HYBRID AND OPEN-POLLINATED canola 98% germ, 0% disease. Fraser Farms, Pamvarieties. Certified #1 Synergy (Polish), brun, SK. 306-741-0475. foc@sasktel.net Dekalb & Rugby. Phone Fenton Seeds, 306-873-5438, Tisdale, SK. CERTIFIED CDC MARBLE, dark speckled; Certified CDC 4371-4, red. Call Grant, SeOPEN POLLINATED, CONVENTIONAL ca- mans, SK. 306-746-7336, 306-524-4339, nola: UA AlfaGold, UA BountyGold, certi- 306-746-8070. fied #1, treated or bare. 780-336-5700, Viking, AB. More info visit: 6kingseed.com CERT. CDC PROCLAIM CL Reds, high germ. & 0% disease. Fast Seed Farm Ltd., TOP YIELDING CANOLA from Canterra 306-463-3626, Kindersley, SK. Seeds. Check out yields in the seed guide and purchase from Lung Seeds Ltd. CERTIFIED #1 CDC Impala (small red) 306-368-2414, Lake Lenore, SK. Clearfield. Fenton Seeds, 306-873-5438, Tisdale, SK.

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MARROWFAT PEA SEED (common) for sale, 91% germ. Call or text for details. CERTIFIED #1: CDC Calvi & CDC Cibo. 403-528-0085, Medicine Hat, AB. Call Lung Seeds Ltd. 306-368-2414, Lake Lenore, SK. REG. & CERTIFIED CDC Calvi (itchless), h i g h y i e l d e r. F a s t S e e d F a r m L t d . , CORN SEED - Open pollinated. Approx. $28/acre, at 26,000 PPA. Tall leafy plants, 306-463-3626, Kindersley, SK. 7'- 9' with 8"-10" in cobs. Excellent grazing/ silage. Delivery Available, 204-723-2831, Austin, MB. cattcorn18@gmail.com Looking for off grade mustard, lentils or chickpeas. Custom color sorting of all types of crops. Ackerman Ag Services, 306-631-9577, Chamberlain, SK. C O V E R C R O P S . H I C K S E E D LT D. , BESCO GRAIN LTD. Buying all varieties of Mossbank, SK. Now has on the floor mustard. Also canary and some other spe- for organic plowdown: Daikon radish (zero till); Hairy Vetch; Austrian Winter cialty crops. 204-745-3662, Brunkild, MB peas; Buckwheat; Yellow Blossom sweet clover. Also, green feed blends available. For all your seed needs call Hickseed Ltd. Barry 306-354-7998 or Dale 306-229-9517 Pilot Butte, SK.

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TAME GRASS HAY: 5x5 round bales from 2017, twine wrapped, feed tests available, protein range 7.5 to 9 and TDN 58, $40/ bale in yard. 204-623-4357, 204-623-0664 cell. The Pas, MB., lesannjp@gmail.com DURUM STRAW BIG squares, no rain, very clean, vg quality with some durum seed, $25/bale. 306-861-4592, Fillmore, SK. EXCELLENT BEEF ALFALFA, 18.5% protein, 20% orchard grass, square bales, inside. Can deliver. 204-371-5744, Landmark, MB. LARGE AMOUNT OF net wrapped round bales. Alfalfa/Timothy, 1st and 2nd cut alfalfa grass, mixed grass plus oat straw baled behind JD 9600â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. 1420 to 1740 lbs. Some 2016 available. Most 2016 and 2017 baled with little or no rain. Analysis available. Loading with possible trucking capability. 204-529-2565, Cartwright, MB. WANTED: ALFALFA 3x3 and 3x4 bales. Will arrange for pickup at farm/field. Phone Chris 204-746-0462, Brunkild, MB. BALES: Grass hay 5x6 bales, maxed out; Also Timothy straw. Can deliver loads of 34 or you haul. 204-739-3132, Dallas, MB. HAY FOR SALE: Various grades, tests available. Call 403-633-8835. Tilley, AB.

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LARGE ROUND BALES, hard core, 5x6, afalfa/grass mix and alfalfa 1st and 2nd cut, no rain; also grass bales. 204-749-2194, 204-526-0733, Rathwell, MB. NEW HAY FOR SALE; Round bale picking and hauling, small or large loads. Travel anywhere. 306-291-9658, Vanscoy, SK. 2017 SMALL SQUARE straw bales, about 600 small square straw bales. Good solid bales. Shedded, $3 each. Delivery available, 306-862-1998, 306-609-0244, Codette, SK. FOR SALE, 200 large round mixed hay bales, 780-826-0883, Cold Lake, AB. HAY FOR SALE - DELIVERED! Also custom hauling. V-V Trucking Ltd., 306-631-8544, Moose Jaw, SK. ROUND GRASS ALFALFA bales, delivered in loads of 34. Call 306-434-6038, Moosomin, SK.

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Westcanfeedandgrain.com POST SHAVINGS: Cattle feedlot, horse & poultry bedding. Bulk pricing and delivery available; Landscaping Mulch: Available NUVISION COMMODITIES is currently in 1 yard bulk bags for $45, delivery purchasing feed barley, wheat, peas and available; Colored Landscaping Mulch: Available in 1 yard bulk bags for $115, demilling oats. 204-758-3401, St. Jean, MB. livery avail. Vermette Wood Preservers, Spruce Home, SK.. 1-800-667-0094. Email: info@vwpltd.com Visit: www.vwpltd.com

Purchasing all feed grains, screenings and damaged grain Serving Western Canadian farmers since 1959 Toll free number 1-800-265-9886 Prices at the bin Brent Bourne 403-359-7550 Wade Moss 403-359-7551 Gary Snedden 403-359-7552 Will pick up around farmers schedules

WANTED: ROUND OR Large square straw bales within 100 kms. of Regina. Call 306-539-4465. 2ND CUT ALFALFA/GRASS, mixed square bales, no rain, under cover. 780-916-2584, Edmonton, AB area. MAKE SERIOUS HAY! Contact Nuhn Forage for all your forage preservation needs. Featuring the #1 liquid and granular products/applicators on the market. For Serious Hay: 800-965-9127 www.juicehay.ca 4X4 SQUARE ALFALFA grass bales, 1400 lbs., 3.5Â˘ per pound or $50 per bale. Can deliver. Call 204-730-3139, Carberry, MB.

VAN RAAY PASKAL Farms in Iron Springs area is looking for Feed Barley. Put more $$$ in your pocket and sell direct to us BUYING WILD FUR, whole frozen carcass, with no brokerage fee. Call 403-330-9147. c a s h p a i d . M u s t h av e f u r l i c e n s e . DL#6168, call 306-852-8802, Tisdale, SK. Email: madtrapper@hotmail.ca ROUND ALFALFA/ALFALFA GRASS solid core greenfeed 5x6 JD hay bales for sale. Call 306-237-4582, Perdue, SK. SOLD! DAIRY QUALITY & beef hay: 500 round bales, approx. 1500 lbs. Feed test available. Faubert Farms, Marengo, SK. Call Murray 306-463-9691.

POLY TANKS: 15 to 10,000 gal.; Bladder tanks from 220 to 88,000 gallon; Water and liquid fertilizer; Fuel tanks, single and double wall; Truck and storage, gas or dsl. Wilke Sales, 306-586-5711, Regina, SK.

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KORNUM WELL DRILLING, farm, cottage and acreage wells, test holes, well rehabilitation, witching. PVC/SS construction, expert workmanship and fair pricing. 50% government grant now available. Indian Head, SK., 306-541-7210 or 306-695-2061

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FARM LABOURER WANTED: Must have valid 1A with driver’s abstract. Mechanical knowledge and experience with farm equipment an asset. Wage based on experience starting at $20-30/hr. Located in Weyburn/Fillmore area, SK. 306-861-7317 FULL-TIME DAIRY HERDSPERSON, permanent position, duties: monitoring cattle health, AI, & milking. Experience required, 3 year minimum as herd manager and diploma. $15.50/hr., English work language. Mail resume to: St. Brigid’s Dairy Ltd., 42352 Brandon Rd., Brussels, ON., N0G 1H0. Email: stbrigidsdairy@gmail.com RIDER POSITION AVAILABLE on large community pasture in SW SK. Wages depend on experience. Must supply own horses and functional tack. Should be able to rope, treat and handle cattle horseback. Feedlot experience is a plus. Fence maintenance is part of the job! For more details call or text 306-298-7323, 306-298-4606. GRAIN/OILSEED FARM WORKER: Equipment operation & servicing (GPS); Building/yard maintenance. Full-time year round, $30/hr plus benefits. 306-745-2528 2 SEASONAL FARM Machinery Operators required. Must be able to operate grain cart, tandem grain truck, FWA tractor w/rockpicker, 4 WD tractor for harrowing. Also manual labour for upkeep of leafcutter bees and general servicing of equip. May 1 to Nov. 15. $15-$18/hr. 101008187 SK Ltd., 303 Frontier Trail, Box 372, Wadena, SK., S0A 4J0. Fax: 306-338-3733, ph 306-338-7561 or cfehr9860@hotmail.com SEEKING EXPERIENCED FARMHAND: Full-time on mixed farm, cattle experience required. Class 1 license an asset. Mechanical & welding skills a plus! Wage $15-$20/hour depending on experience. Email: crocushillfarms@gmail.com 403-533-2494, Rockyford, AB.

FULL-TIME RANCH HELP wanted. Experience with livestock and machinery required. Non-smoker with clean driver’s abstract. Housing supplied. Fax resume with references: 403-548-2287. Email us at: walkersu7texaslonghorns@gmail.com Phone: 403-548-6684, Redcliff, AB. CARETAKER WANTED FOR small ranch near Lac la Hache, BC. Home provided in exchange for chores. 250-315-0238. FULL-TIME FARM LABOURER required for mixed farm. Valid drivers license required. Housing avail. Provost, AB. Fax resume: 780-753-2962 or ph 780-753-2952 or email: p_murray@live.ca

FARM LABOURER REQUIRED for mixed farm to operate machinery, cattle handling and general farm duties. Driver’s license required. Single or family accommodations including utilities. Call 403-575-0712 or fax resume to 403-577-2263. Consort, AB. PERMANENT AND CALVING HELP wanted. Large 1,000 head cattle ranch and mixed grain farm in Alberta Foothills (Cochrane), is seeking a long term employee to join our team as a Ranch Hand as well as short term/seasonal calving help. All positions are to start immediately. Successful candidates will have strong experience in and be willing to participate in all aspects of equipment operation, ranch facility maintenance, cattle handling and care. Driver’s license required and Class 1 is an asset. Competitive wage, bonus program, housing and other benefits available. Please send resume with questions to Paula at andersonp@simpsonranching.ca Additional information will be provided to qualified candidates upon receipt of resume.

FULL-TIME FARM AGRONOMIST wanted for large irrigation farm in southern Alberta as soon as possible. Duties: Scouting of crops, arrange seed & pricing, arrange applications of fungicide & aerial application. Calibration checks for planter, fertilizer applicator and seed cutter. Assist staff as resource for decisions on chemical products and technology. Support crop and growing management planning & decisions. Input data requirements for government/private companies, surveys and programs. Work with retailers, Co-op and associations with seed and chemical trials. Collect and/or supervise soil, petiole and crop for analysis in the growing season. Be able to attend local association seminars, meetings and tours as a representative of our farm, report back to management. Comply with safety on the farm, safe driving practices, and co-ordinate with the same on the farm. These are not intended to be construed as all responsibilities, duties and skills for this position. Qualifications: Undergraduate degree in Agricultural Sciences is required. Knowledge in production of potatoes, seed, canola, soybeans and grains is definitely an asset. Excellent organization, time management skills and group interactive skills. Technical interests and skills in all responsibilities. Successful candidate should be a self-starter with a strong work ethic. Competitive compensation. Email resumes to Stan Kanegawa: kanegawa@telusplanet.net

ALTHOUSE HONEY FARMS INC. 1/2 mi south Porcupine Plain, SK., 500 McAllister Ave. 7 positions required for 2018 season, May-October. $13-$18/hr. depending on experience. Job duties: assisting in spring hive inspection, unwrapping & splitting, supering, building supers and honey frames, honey removal and extracting, fall feeding, applying mite control & wrapping hives for winter. No education required, but experience would be an asset. WCB WANTED: GRAZING LEASE MANAGER/ coverage. Ph Ron Althouse 306-278-7345, CONTRACTOR. Bow Island grazing lease headquarters is located 3 miles east and 8 email: althousehoney@sasktel.net miles north of Bow Island, AB. The pasture FARM & RANCH HELP Wanted in southern consists of approx. 38, 000 acres of dry Saskatchewan. Must have some experi- land pasture and 1080 acres of irrigated ence and drivers licence is an asset. pasture split by the South Sask River. It annually supports anywhere from 8000 to 306-537-2624. 11,000 aum’s of grazing. 2017 numbers FARM LABOURER REQUIRED for livestock consisted of 1750 cow calf pairs and 250 operation. Duties include: operating, main- yearlings held in 7 herds. The contractor taining seeding & harvesting equip. Smoke will be expected to operate the pasture free enviro., $17/hr. Housing avail. Lyle and manage all the herds in conjunction Lumax, 204-525-2263, Swan River, MB. with irrigation timing in order to fully utilize available grazing. Other duties will inEMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY on well es- clude: Recording entry and exit of cattle; tablished cattle ranching operation in the Treatment of sick animals; Repair & mainAlberta Peace Country is seeking a ranch- tenance of fences, buildings and irrigation hand to assist with working cattle, calving, works; Along with other duties assigned by feeding, feed production and fencing. The the board. The contractor must supply: successful applicant will have livestock ex- Horses & tack, pickup truck(s), horse trailperience and a genuine interest in the cat- er, fuel for own vehicles, all hand tools, all tle industry. We provide a positive working additional help including an irrigator for environment, opportunity for advance- pivot & flood irrigation & liability insurance ment, competitive wages, and a benefit for the contractor and help. Employment is package. Start date is April 1, 2018. In- year round with grazing duties from April 1 quiries can be made at 780-354-8186 or to October 31 and winter duties feeding Email: mail@melbern.ca the bull herd for the balance of the year. NB rental housing is available at the headHELPER WANTED ON mixed farm. Steady quarters. The board will provide equipjob for right person. Room and board avail. ment such tractor, silage wagon, ditcher, 403-631-2373, 403-994-0581, Olds, AB. etc. as deemed necessary by the board. Please submit your resume to: Bow Island Grazing Association c/o Lyndon Haugen, Box 422, Bow Island, AB., T0K 0G0. Deadline for submission is February 16, 2018. For more info. phone: Ryan Renke 403-529-9080, Bill Klassen 403-952-1024 or Paul Gruninger 403-308-6249. CANADA’S AG-ONLY LISTINGS GIANT GRAIN FARM MANAGER, Livestock Manager & Farm Workers required on large grain and PRINT | MOBILE | ONLINE livestock operation in the Eddystone, MB. area. Opportunities are available for: 1. Grain Farm Manager; 2.Cattle Manager; FULL-TIME FARM LABOURER HELP. 3.Farm Workers. Competitive salaries. Applicants should have previous farm ex- Housing and other incentives are available! perience and mechanical ability. Duties in- Call or text Steve at 204-805-1197, or clude operation of machinery, including email: steve.manning@samc.ag tractors and other farm equipment, as well as general farm laborer duties. $25/hour depending on experience. Must be able to cross US border. Location: Pierson, MB. EXPERIENCED FARM HAND wanted on Feland Bros. Farms, Greg Feland and Wade Purebred Black Angus farm, southern AB. Feland, Box 284, Pierson, MB. R0M 1S0. Full ad at: www.banduraranches.com 701-756-6954.

CARETAKER/FARMHAND SCENIC RANCH south of Longview Alberta requires couple to fill caretaker role. Lawn care, livestock feeding, and general supervision in exchange for housing. Ideal for retired couple with farm background. Commencing June 2018. Please email resume to: bwwatson@telus.net 403-651-7912. HILBERT HONEY CO. LTD is now accepting applications for the 2018 season, April to October. Following positions are required: 4 - Ap i a r y Wo r ke r s ( N O C 8 4 3 1 ) : $12.03-$13.50/hr. Minimum 2 years of commercial beekeeping experience and valid drivers license is required. Duties include: colony manipulations and assessment, disease and pest control, nucleus production, harvesting and processing of honey; Also need 8- Apiary Labourers. $10.96-$11.50/hr. No previous experience is necessary but must be able to work in the presence of honey bees. Duties include: site preparations and maintenance, cleaning of hive equipment, shop work, honey extraction. All positions are full time. Accommodations available. We are located 13 kms South of Humboldt, SK. along Hwy 20. Apply by fax: 306-682-3096 or e-mail: hilberthoney@gmail.com

NORTHLAND LOGISTICS CORP is hiring Class 1 Drivers for its Grande Prairie, AB. locations. On-site accommodations available for out-of-town workers. We offer competitive wages, & benefits. Contact Cindy @ 780-957-3334 or email your resume safety@northlandtank.ca

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RURAL PROPERTY CARETAKERS looking for position in SW Alberta starting June. MANKOTA STOCKMEN’S Weigh Co. Ltd 403-558-0191, itsmefred224@gmail.com Employment Opportunity General Manager Position. Chosen applicant will be responsible for all activities in running a successful livestock auction (sale dates, sorting cattle, buyers, sellers and employee relations) with the ability to inspire, motivate and lead. Hay & Straw procurement. Meetings with the board of directors and industry organizations. An Excellent opportunity to join a company with a long and reputable history. Salary Negotiable. Please submit application by March 1, 2018. mankotastockmens@sasktel.net Box 248 Mankota, SK S0H 2W0. We Thank all who apply however only those selected for further consideration will be interviewed.

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

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RANCH HANDS WANTED: 1000 cow ranch, seeking workers to do all aspects of ranching, haying and operating equipment. Knowledge of pivots & mechanical skills a plus! Top wages and housing included. Alexis Creek, BC. Call 250-394-4623, Email: c1ranch99@gmail.com

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PASTURE RIDER REQUIRED for 2018 season. Monet Pastures Ltd., Elrose, SK., requires a full-time seasonal pasture rider to help care for 1950 cow/calf pairs May 1st to November 1st. Must supply own horses and tack. Experience with cattle disease is mandatory. Valid driver’s license required. Must be able to rope and treat cattle in open pasture. Housing available. Wages $23 to $30/hour based on experience. For more information contact: Luke Ellingson 306-378-7451, Tim Calwell 306-378-7554, or email calseeds@sasktel.net

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photos, taken Jan. 17 south of Brandon, show how little snow is left in that part of Manitoba. Note the soil WHERE DID THE SNOW GO? | These erosion resembling art that was obvious in the ditches east of Deerwood, bottom left. | JEANNETTE GREAVES PHOTOS

Businesses pressed to adopt sustainability goals OSLO, Norway (Reuters) — Many companies are looking past quarterly results to discover long-term economic opportunities in United Nations’ goals to end poverty and protect the planet, the head of an international business commission has said. Mark Malloch-Brown’s Business and Sustainable Development Commission has contacted 1,500 chief executive officers to persuade them that embracing development can boost their bottom lines. “We feel we’ve lit a flame here,” said Malloch-Brown, a British for-

mer UN deputy secretary-general who will now spearhead campaigning to keep Britain in the European Union. His 37-strong group included leaders of firms such as Unilever, Merck, Mars, Alibaba, Safaricom and Aviva, as well as academics and civil society leaders, urging businesses to adopt UN goals for 2030, such as ending poverty and hunger and to slow climate change. In a report last year, the commission said companies could unlock at least US$12 trillion in market opportunities by 2030 and create up to 380 million jobs by focusing

on transport, energy, cities, agriculture, food and health. Malloch-Brown said the biggest barrier was CEOs’ mindsets. “CEOs are still terribly preoccupied by quarterly results,” he said. “The hardest argument is to persuade them to persuade their shareholders to let them think, at least in a portion of their business, in the long term.” Companies such as Unilever and Mars found it was much better to pay African farmers fair, stable prices for cocoa and focus on quality chocolate rather than risk putting farmers out of business with

low prices, he said. And insurer Aviva is developing benchmarks so that investors “can judge whether a company is having an impact” in terms of the sustainable development goals, he said. Another initiative was to develop more “blended finance” for the global development goals. Malloch-Brown said construction firms could tap a vast market for low-cost houses in cities such as Mumbai or Lagos rather than building a “few mansions in Weybridge,” a prosperous English town.

Commission member Amy Jadesimi, managing director of Nigeria’s Lagos Deep Offshore Logistics Base, said the opportunities in emerging economies were huge. A 330-metre-long floating production, storage and offshore vessel built for Total arrived in Nigeria from South Korea recently for completion work before deployment at Nigeria’s 200,000 barrel per day Egina field. “We’re sending a signal to the world that you can do the most expensive industrial projects in the world here in Africa,” Jadesimi said.

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Pronghorn are of special concern because they are a sensitive species that face considerable stress when trying to cross highways. |

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App identifies high-risk pronghorn crossing sites The citizen science program, which uses a smartphone app and online mapping tool, is modeled after RoadWatch BC BY KAREN BRIERE REGINA BUREAU

Drivers in southeastern Alberta and southwestern Saskatchewan are always on the lookout for wildlife. A research project launched last fall now wants to know what they see and where. Pronghorn Xing is a citizen science program that uses a smartphone app and an online mapping tool to identify where pronghorn and other deer species are located. It is modelled after RoadWatchBC. Pronghorn are of special concern because they are considered a sensitive species that face considerable stress when trying to cross

highways, said Megan Jensen, program co-ordinator. The idea is to collect data over the next three years with a view to developing strategies to help wildlife cross highways and reduce collisions. Jensen noted a 2008 Alberta study found that wildlife collisions were costing about $240 million each year. The Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation says in 2016 there were at least 11,000 wildlife collisions, keeping in mind that not all are reported. “Our focus area right now is southeastern Alberta, southwestern Saskatchewan,” Jensen said. “One of our main focus areas is

Trans-Canada Highway 1 but we’re looking for data collected in all of that area.” Data is coming in but hasn’t yet been analyzed. To use the app, Jensen encourages passengers to download it from the App Store or Google Play and record the vehicle’s route and any wildlife sightings. She said the ro u t e f u n c t i o n i s i m p o r t a n t because it will more accurately pinpoint the location through the phone’s GPS. If the driver is alone, Jensen recommends using the online mapping tool on the project website when the vehicle is stopped. The wildlife can be trying to cross the highway, walking parallel to it,

or dead from a collision. The idea is to find out where they most try to cross highways and then recommend mitigation strategies. “It’s a unique conser vation opportunity where the citizens can be involved and hopefully get passionate about that,” said Jensen. Some of the same organizations involved with wildlife-friendly fencing are part of this effort but Jensen said this project is examining mitigation. For example, Wyoming has invested millions in overpasses to help pronghorn cross particular highways, and that could be an option in certain areas of high concern. Jensen said pronghorn are worth

conserving because they are at the northern edge of their range on the Prairies. They are the second fastest land animals in the world and the fastest in North America. They are sensitive to extreme weather events and can get stuck in fields if they can’t get under fences. “We’ve seen it take four days for a pronghorn to cross the highway,” she said. “We need ways to make it easier for them and safer for us.” Populations are currently stable but are susceptible because of these sensitivities. More information and the online tool can be found at pronghornxing.org. karen.briere@producer.com

U.S. ag department proposes changes to plant inspections The proposal would allow some companies under the voluntary program to conduct their own meat inspections CHICAGO, Ill. (Reuters) — The United States Department of Agriculture recently announced new guidelines that could change how packers process hogs. The USDA’s New Swine Slaughter Inspection System will allow some companies under the volunteer program to conduct meat inspections. Food Safety and Inspection Service inspectors from the USDA will be on hand but largely focus on crucial food safety oversight. And the cap on processing line speeds, the rate that packing plants process animals, will be removed with packers still responsible for maintaining strict animal welfare and employee safety rules, the USDA said. Based on a pilot study since the late 1990s involving five pork plants, USDA determined that the new system can provide public health protection at least equiva-

lent to the existing inspection system, the agency said. “FSIS is excited to continue modernizing inspection practices, while allowing opportunities for industry to innovate and streamline food production,” said acting deputy undersecretary for food safety Carmen Rottenberg. Proponents of USDA’s plan touts it as progress in food safety and innovation. The pilot program proved that the process is a strong inspection model, said North American Meat Institute president Barry Carpenter. “We look forward to working with the agency as it develops a final rule that maintains a strong level of food safety in the most efficient manner,” said Carpenter. Dr. Dan Kovich, a veterinarian with the National Pork Producers Council, said worries about increased line speeds are unfounded.

“The plants don’t have free will to run as fast as they want. They have to make sure they can still meet the letter of the law when it comes to animal welfare, food safety and employee safety as they did before,” said Kovich. Still, those opposed to the proposition argue that the new rule puts too much power in the hands of packers at the detriment of animals and employees. “It’s (rule) moving in the wrong direction. A lot of the big companies want to get USDA inspectors off the line so that they can run it faster,” Center for Food Safety senior policy adviser Jaydee Hanson said. Debbie Berkowitz, senior fellow for worker safety and health with the National Employment Law Project, said removing line speed limits is “another example of the (U.S. President Donald) Trump administration rigging the rules

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Processors join forces to target gluten-free market BY KAREN BRIERE REGINA BUREAU

Two prairie-based processors have joined forces to take advantage of each other’s strengths, particularly in the gluten-free market. Manitoba-based Best Cooking Pulses and Saskatchewan-based Avena Foods announced a partnership earlier this month. No financial details were disclosed. “The two companies’ operations and brands for the moment will continue as is, but there are anticipated new offerings that result really from shared proprietary t e c h n o l o g y ,” s a i d M a r g a r e t Hughes, vice-president of sales and marketing at Best Cooking Pulses. Avena Foods operates in the gluten-free oat market, and Hughes

Oats are one of the crops used in the new venture. | said Best Cooking Pulses will have access to its Purity Protocol program that guarantees products free from wheat, barley and rye. “With this move we’ll be able to access purity protocol lentils, peas and chickpeas,” she said.

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“We sell into the gluten-free market now, but we do a lot of testing. It’s rare to get gluten hits, but we do get them.” Both companies are also certified organic and have strong food safety systems, she said.

“We believe in what we’re doing really from the ground up, and that’s one of the ways that we came together. We realized the cultures actually are similar,” Hughes said. Avena Foods has been providing gluten-free oats from its Regina facility and a network of about 90 growers in Western Canada since 2008. It is considered a leader in that market. Best Cooking Pulses was formed in 1936 and ships internationally from facilities in Portage La Prairie, Man., and Rowatt, Sask., just south of Regina. It uses proprietary technology to split peas and process and mill pulse crops, and Avena Foods will gain access to that. The partnership will result in new products, efficiencies and a stronger sales presence.

“Avena Foods is very excited to partner with Best Cooking Pulses,” Peter Samson, Avena Foods chair, said in a news release. “BCP has a longstanding reputation for providing best-in-class pulse ingredients. This partnership will provide both companies with exciting new opportunities for our customers and our growers.” Hughes, her sister, Trudy Heal, and Mike Gallais continue to own BCP. Last June, Ironbridge Equity Partners of Toronto acquired Avena Foods. “Everybody’s been able to think quite creatively about how we’re going to come together, what strengths we can take advantage of and how we can make the most of this partnership,” Hughes said. karen.briere@producer.com

EU ministers call for more animal welfare HAMBURG, Germany (Reuters) — More attention should be given to the welfare of farm animals worldwide and to reducing the use of growth-enhancing medications, agriculture ministers from about 70 countries meeting in Berlin said recently. There is a global need to improve animal health and animal welfare by promoting good animal husbandry management practices, biosecurity and biosafety and knowledge exchange, said a Jan. 20 communique after the 10th Berlin Agriculture Ministers Conference. The ministers said more international co-operation is necessary “in order to make livestock production and animal husbandry more sustainable, responsible and efficient”. There is also a requirement to bring livestock breeding and husbandry further into line with consumer expectations of humane care of farm animals. “We note that the demand for food of animal origin, in particular food derived from meat, milk and eggs, is projected to rise significantly in many regions of the world due to the growing population, increasing purchasing power and changes in consumer behaviour,” the communique said. “At the same time, consumers are increasingly calling for livestock production to be made more sustainable and more respectful of animal welfare.” Ministers undertook to give greater consideration to animal health and animal welfare in training programs. A balanced consumption of meat is needed for a healthy diet, health protection and the efficient use of resources, they said. Animal health and the connection with human health is another key issue, said German Agriculture Minister Christian Schmidt after the meeting. “This is especially clear with (animal diseases which can be transmitted to humans) and the problem of resistance to antibiotics,” Schmidt said. “So, in our final communique we have resolved to strengthen worldwide efforts against the unnecessary use of antibiotics in animal farming.”

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The second annual event celebrates the sector of the economy that employs one in eight Canadians. It will highlight things happening in agriculture to help consumers see where their food comes from and the people who produce it. It will also try to attract youth to the range of career opportunities. Canada’s agriculture sector contributes more than $110 billion to the economy. Events and activities will be happening in communities across the country, including those sponsored by industry associations, businesses and Agriculture More Than Ever partners. More information is at AgDay.ca.

Applications for the 2017-18 Excellence Award for Agricultural Students are being excepted until May 6. Farm Management Canada and the Canadian Association of Diploma i n A g r i c u l t u re P ro g ra m s launched the national competition, which is designed to encourage students to improve their critical thinking, communication and leadership skills. Both organizations are collecting submissions from agricultural students across Canada and will award three winners with scholarships. Students are asked to submit a multimedia presentation, a video, a Twitter chat, a blog or a Wiki, responding to the following question: what aspects of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) should be addressed and amended in the current negotiations that will benefit Canada’s agriculture sector? More information is at fmc-gac. com.

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On Jan. 1, the definition of an antique vehicle in Saskatchewan changed from “vehicles 30 years old or older” to “vehicles that are model year 1987 and older.” Vehicles with a model year of 1988 and newer are not eligible for antique use. The change does not affect antique vehicles currently registered. The Auto Fund said the changes were made to address the rising use of antique-registered vehicles that are being driven as regular-use vehicles. They are insured at such a low cost that it does not adequately provide for the injury and liability claim payouts in the event of a collision. The number of vehicles registered as antique in Saskatchewan has increased by 55 percent over the past five years and the total number of vehicles regist e re d a s a nt i q u e i nv o l v e d i n claims has grown by 31 percent since 2011. For more information, visit sgi. sk.ca. NEW CAAR DIRECTOR

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U.S. soy cargo to China traded using blockchain LONDON, U.K. (Reuters) — A cargo of Amer ican soybeans shipped to China has become the first fully fledged agricultural trade conducted using blockchain, according to participants. Louis Dreyfus Co., Shandong Bohi Industry Co., ING, Societe Generale and ABN Amro took part in the trade, in which the sales contract, letter of credit and certificates were digitalized on the

Easy Trading Connect (ETC) platform. “We noticed very significant efficiency gains ... far beyond what we expected,” Robert Serpollet, global head of trade operations at Louis Dreyfus, said Jan. 22, adding that the time spent on processing documents and data had been reduced five-fold. Blockchain, which first emerged as the system underpinning cryp-

tocurrencies such as Bitcoin, is a distributed record of transactions that is maintained by a network of computers on the internet. Blockchain technology has been used successfully to conduct trade in other markets such as oil. “We believe in this particular example, the efficiencies were a multiple of the energy side,” said Anthony van Vliet, ING’s global head of trade commodity finance,

adding the documentation could be more complex in agriculture than in energy. The transaction involved user participation on the blockchainbased platform by teams from Louis Dreyfus as the seller and Bohi as the buyer, with banks issuing and confirming the letter of credit. Russell Marine Group and Blue Water Shipping also participated in

the process, issuing required certificates. The U.S. Department of Agriculture provided insights on how to include phyto-sanitary certificates in the process. Benefits include cost savings and greater speed. “This (cost saving) is key as we operate in a business that has high volumes and very low margins,” ING’s van Vliet said.

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British beef exports to Canada approved The meat from the United Kingdom will be used to produce processed product such as ground beef BY BARBARA DUCKWORTH CALGARY BUREAU

The United Kingdom has received approval to export manufacturing beef to Canada. Representatives from the British meat trade in England, Scotland and Wales have been negotiating the deal since 2015, said a news release from the U.K. Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board. The original trade agreement covered primal cuts and manufacturing beef, but the focus has been on ensuring that manufacturing beef could be tested to meet microbiological standards required by Canadian authorities. This product is used for processed meat such as ground beef, said Alan Schlacher of the Canadian Meat Council. Canada imports from a number of countries because it needs lean beef for processed products. However, beef trade with the European Union is miniscule even with a free trade agreement signed in September. “There are restrictions in that Europe has not approved modern processing aids that are used in North America,” said Schalcher. This is a technical issue because the Europeans do not approve the carcass cleaning methods used to remove pathogens such as E. coli O157:H7

There are restrictions in that Europe has not approved modern processing aids that are used in North America. ALAN SCHLACHER CANADIAN MEAT COUNCIL

“Under CETA we have more access than we could ever use because of the technical restraints that block our trade,” he said. Canadian groups have been in contact with meat and trade representatives from the U.K. and Ireland because both sides are interested in doing business. Ireland is looking for alternative markets for its beef because once the U.K. separates from the European Union next year, a large market could be affected. “There is large interest in shipping beef to other parts of the world, and Canada is one those destinations,” said Schalcher. They have shipped small amounts of processing beef, but E. coli was detected in a shipment sent to the United States last year. They do not have the same food safety practices and the risks of recall are costly, so it restricts Irish trade with Canada and the U.S. The volumes on both sides of the

border should increase over time, said John Masswohl of the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association. “We have always said the EU is a niche market and it can grow, but it is going to take some time to get the various pieces together,” he said. Besides resolving food safety issues, there is also a quota system in place. The quota is divided into four quarters in the calendar year. The first quota available was Oct. 1, but it takes about a month to prepare a proposal so no one was about to get any allocation until mid-November. Over five years the quota for fresh product will expand to 35,000 tonnes. Masswohl said Canadian exporters are gearing up, and by this spring some activity could start. In addition, cattle must be produced without growth promoting hormones, and accredited Canadian Food Inspection Agency veterinarians are needed to certify the product. Specific production requirements for cattle that are used to produce beef for export to the European Union come under the Canadian Program for Certifying Freedom from Growth Enhancing Products for Export of Beef to the EU. “We do know there are producers in Canada who are producing cattle without using the growth technologies which the EU bans. Cattle

BEEF IMPORTS TO CANADA The United Kingdom has been granted approval to ship processing type beef to Canada. The amounts will not be large but could signal the beginning of a two way trade relationship between the U.K. and Canada later this year. Canadian beef imports from the European Union (kilograms) Exporting country 2014 2015 2016 United Kingdom 4,295 291 739,317 Ireland 0 0 467,963 Netherlands 0 107 216,475 Italy 0 1,863 165,806 Austria 0 83 100,218 Germany 0 12 24,517 Bulgaria 0 0 41 France 0 0 21 Hungary 0 0 0 Sweden 0 0 0 * 2017 figures are to Nov. 1 only

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are available. The constraint is not so much on the cattle side,” Masswohl said. “So far the constraint has been on the packer side and the ability to access the quota.” Canadian officials have met with U.K. and Irish officials and all sides want to see trade develop. “We need to have beef traders and beef producers that are successful in the European markets that are successful and shipping products over here, so we have allies over

there that have some skin in the game,” he said. The trade is not expected to be large, and market development takes time. “I acknowledge the timelines are not ideal or as fast as we would like them to be, but I am confident we will get there,” Masswohl said. For more information, visit www. cattle.ca/market-access/marketaccess-requirements/eu/. barbara.duckworth@producer.com

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Dairy Farmers of Ontario is building its own consumer marketing department now that it’s retaining marketing funds collected from farmers and not sending millions of dollars to Dairy Farmers of Canada. Dairy Farmers of Ontario’s board gave notice in June 2017 that it would no longer pay its marketing funds to Dairy Farmers of Canada’s marketing department, based in Montreal, as of Jan. 1. DFO asked DFC to prove a return on the more than $40 million investment Ontario farmers make in consumer milk marketing. “We were not able to obtain this information from DFC in a way that met our objectives,” said DFO general manager Graham Lloyd. He said DFO has appointed a group of dairy market experts and has started a search for a director of market development. The expert group reported recommendations in December, said Lloyd, including that DFO should support milk product consumption in general. There’s a need to work directly with partners in retail and food services before promotions are created, along with developing a capital investment program to help reduce barriers to funding of programs, the group reported. Lloyd says programs that are

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likely to be continued include the milk calendar, the elementary school milk program, provincial and community level programs and sponsorships. Lloyd said DFO has already met with the Dairy Processors Association of Canada and the Ontario Dairy Council. “The goal has to be with all of the programs, with some exceptions, is to increase demand for Canadian milk and dairy components,” he said. Dairy farmers in the province will not market dairy to consumers for a period of time and some farmers at the DFO annual meeting questioned whether consumers will still see the type of advertising they were used to. “It won’t be in all fancy ads,” he said. “We will be using data for certain to identify what markets are growing. We own that data so let’s use it.”

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Shipping season closes at Thunder Bay Last year’s 7.3 million tonnes in grain volumes were below the previous year but above the five-year average BY BRIAN CROSS SASKATOON NEWSROOM

Another shipping season has come to an end at the Port of Thunder Bay. The last grain vessel of the 2017 shipping season, CSL Laurentian, left port Jan. 4. Port officials said total grain volumes for the 2017 season were 7.3 million tonnes. That’s slightly below the 7.5 million tonnes shipped in 2016 but higher than the port’s five-year average of 7.1 million tonnes. Total cargoes were estimated at 8.84 million tonnes, well above the port’s five-year average of 8.29 million. Grain shipments typically account for 85 to 90 percent of the port’s total cargo volumes. Despite slightly lower grain shipments in 2017, the port had a busy year. Potash volumes exceeded 526,000 tonnes in 2017, up sharply from the 332,000 tonnes shipped a year earlier. The port’s five-year-average for potash is 286,000 tonnes. The last time potash shipments exceeded 525,000 tonnes was 2007. A s ma n y a s f i v e v e s s e l s a re expected to anchor at Thunder Bay this winter. Those ships, combined with larger-than-usual grain stocks at the port as of late December, sug-

GRAIN SHIPMENTS THROUGH THUNDER BAY Grain handlings through the Port of Thunder Bay fell 2.5 percent from 2016, but are up 27.9 percent from 10 years ago. Wheat and canola were the top two grains moved through the port this year. All grain through port (tonnes) 2008 5,685,371 2009 5,837,252 2010 5,239,594 2011 6,267,457 2012 6,456,533 2013 5,403,460 2014 8,325,099 2015 8,018,638 2016 7,464,799 2017 7,275,492

Potash shipments helped make for a busy year at the Port of Thunder Bay. | REUTERS/DAVID STOBBE PHOTO gest that shipping activity could increase quickly in 2018, once navigation routes re-open.

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Plant wheat before frost is out? While it might seem improbable, very early seeding of wheat appears to pay off BY JEREMY SIMES EDMONTON BUREAU

RED DEER — Seeding wheat as early as mid-February may soon be a reality for some farmers. Even mid-March might be possible for producers on the northern Prairies. While researcher Graham Collier cautions against seeding that early now, his preliminary work is showing solid results. “It’s a little nerve-wracking when you’re seeding so early. There’s a lot of risk involved in it,” said Collier, a PhD candidate at the University of Alberta. “But, so far, it’s looking very, very positive.” Collier spoke at the Cereals Innovation Symposium held in Red Deer, discussing his preliminary findings on research on the effects of seeding wheat extremely early. Collier has test plots in Alberta and Saskatchewan, and is testing winter wheat with spring-type characteristics as well as coldresistant varieties. Instead of relying on the temperature outside, Collier and his research team are measuring soil temperature to know when to seed. He said they planted when the soil was at least 0 C or lower, and found the crop did best in the range of 2 C to 6 C. They seeded on Feb. 16, 2016, in Lethbridge and March 29, 2016, in Edmonton. “After we seeded, air temperatures in Lethbridge went as low as -10 C and there were a total of 37 nights where it was below 0 C,” he said. “Despite those temperatures, we had no yield loss.” Collier figures they were able to seed so early because the climate is changing. He said predictions

show the Prairies will get warmer and drier, which means longer growing seasons with less consistent rainfall. “A part of seeding ultra-early allows growers to harness that soil moisture that’s there early in the year,” he said. “In years to come, it might be about growing our crops based on the moisture in the soil rather than the moisture that’s coming through the growing season.” Collier added there are other benefits to seeding early, such as the crop being able to better compete against weeds because they are further developed by the time weeds sprout. As well, the crop will be able to take in more sunshine. “There are all these opportunities to avoid those temperature changes as we move to a drier, hotter summer,” he said. “We can shift our growing periods and our grain-filling period so we can preserve or increase our yield, potentially.” While these ultra-early methods may not be ready to implement now, farmers can still take advantage of seeding earlier, even if it’s by a few days or a couple of weeks, according to Ross McKenzie, a soil scientist and consultant. He noted that frost-free periods, on average, have increased by 15 days since 1950 and that the growing season overall has increased by 14 days. The numbers are based on Canadian government climate data. “You want to farm for the climate you have now,” he said. “Look at your frost-free period, growingdegree days, soil precipitation and see how that’s changed.” As for Collier’s research, he said

Seeding the Agriculture Canada plots at Lethbridge when the soil temperature was 0 C on Feb. 16, 2016, was a cold affair. | RYAN DYCK PHOTO the team will continue to test plots for the next couple of years. They’ll also look at how the crops react to fertilizer and herbicide applications. “The fact that we can do this without cold-resistant varieties means it’s going to be that much easier to adopt at a farm scale,” he said. By the end of 2022, Collier hopes to have a management package in place for farmers to use. It would include recommendations on what varieties to seed ultra-early, as well as recommendations on fertilizer and herbicide applications, seeding rates and depths. jeremy.simes@producer.com

On July 26, 2016, the earliest seeded plots planted March 29 at the University of Alberta South Campus Farm were well into maturity. | GRAHAM COLLIER PHOTO

South African fertilizer spreaders come to Canada BY ROBIN BOOKER SASKATOON NEWSROOM

The ProSpread 315 from Radium Engineering has tandem wheels coupled to the chassis by leaf springs that allow the machine’s weight to be evenly distributed over all four wheels. | ROBIN BOOKER PHOTO

RED DEER — Schulte Industries has signed a distribution deal with Radium Engineering to sell South African designed fertilizer spreaders in Canada. Radium Engineering has produced its own fertilizer spreaders since the 1990s, and its distribution network reaches most agricultural areas around the globe. Clayton Rosaasen of Schulte Industries said the spreaders will fit comfortably in the Canadian market. “We have identified fertilizer spreading to be trending upward and we have a great partnership with Radium Engineering in South Africa. They work with our prod-

We have identified fertilizer spreading to be trending upward and we have a great partnership with Radium Engineering in South Africa. They work with our products there, and we thought it was a great opportunity to work with them here in North America. CLAYTON ROSAASEN SCHULTE INDUSTRIES

ucts there, and we thought it was a great opportunity to work with them here in North America,” Rosaasen said during Agri-Trade in Red Deer. Schulte Industries had a

ProSpread 315 from Radium Engineering at the show, which is a 15-tonne unit rated on a 1.2 density of lime in South Africa. Rosaasen said an important feature of the machine is the flat chain conveyance because it allows product unload front to the back in one smooth action. “The conveyance of this chain is going to be a little bit different than what you’d traditionally see w i t h a b e l t o r a m e s h -s t y l e d chain. What this chain is going to do is it’s actually going to, if you can imagine a sausage extruder, … extrude the product and keep a positive charge on the back door at all times,” Rosaasen said. This fertilizer spreader comes CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

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Soybean inoculation should double on virgin ground Doubling inoculation where the crop hasn’t been grown before adds cost, but it works; added nitrogen doesn’t BY BRIAN CROSS SASKATOON NEWSROOM

When it comes to growing soybeans, doing a little bit more with commercial inoculants can pay huge dividends at harvest time, especially on ground that’s never grown soybeans before. Garry Hnatowich, a research agronomist at the Irrigation Crop Diversification Centre near Outlook, Sask., said proper soybean inoculation is critical to getting the crop off to a good start. “Bradyrhizobium japonicum (the inoculum species used on soybeans) is not native to Canada or to North America, so we have to

» CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE with all the ISOBUS connection requirements needed in North America, and is compatible with Raven control systems. “It is going to hook right into your tractor monitors and you will be able to do various things with the machine, as far as variable rate is concerned, and as far as controlling the machine as you’re out in the field spreading,” Rosaasen said. There are three load cells down each side of the machine. It also has a camera system in the window, and a camera on the back that shows the two spinners. Passive rear steering enables the tandem axle fertilizer spreader to reduce headland ridging between passes. “The steering just floats along, you don’t have to drive it in the tractor or anything. It just floats along and you can lock it back in for transport,” Rosaasen said. The ProSpread 315 has three steel options. “A mild steel option, a 3CR12 option which is not stainless, it’s just a real hard metal, and there is a 304 stainless option as well,” Rosaasen said. Hydraulically braked axles are available, and an S-design drawbar allows for a sharper turning radius. Last fall, Rosaasen had the spreader out on demos and he was impressed with its capability. “This machine has successfully distributed sulfur, potash, lime, a product called Biosol, humic acid, and a blend of sulfur, urea, potash, and phosphorus,” he said. Rosaasen said once operators hook the spreader up to the tractor they should be able to calibrate, do a pan test and be spreading within 45 minutes to an hour. “The spread width varies. I can tell you that I can spread out to 120 feet and I wouldn’t be lying. But I would rather spread 80 feet very consistently than 120 feet not consistent,” he said. A front-wheel assist tractor around the 225 horsepower size is the minimum that should be powering the spreader, he said. “It does require 90 to 120 litres a minute of hydraulic flow. So, size the tractor according to that, and its ability to pull, and of course, if you’re going down a hill loaded you don’t want the box to push you around,” Rosaasen said. robin.booker@producer.com

introduce it,” Hnatowich told an audience at CropSphere in Saskatoon. “The only way to introduce it is through commercial inoculum.” Label recommendations on commercial inoculants normally target a minimum of 100,000 bacteria per seed at the time of seeding. However, recommended inoculation rates should be doubled on first-time soybean ground to ensure adequate nodulation. “That sounds like a big number,” Hnatowich said. “But I guarantee you that if you were depending on 100,000 bacteria on each and every seed, you would have an inoculum failure.

It’s simply not enough.” Label rates are typically based on an assumption that bacterial populations will multiply five to eight times within the first few weeks of seeding. However, under less than ideal conditions, multiplication might not occur as quickly as expected. “You need millions of bacteria present to get effective nitrogen fixation,” Hnatowich said. “Those are the numbers we want.” “What we’re looking at is following the Manitoba recommendations of double inoculation on virgin grounds,” he said. “Use a good quality liquid in conjunction with a 1x rate of granular

inoculum, if you can.” Once it’s established in the soil, populations of bradyrhizobium japonicum will overwinter in prairie soils, Hnatowich added. Therefore, after two years of good fixation and double inoculation, it is reasonable to assume that single rate inoculation should be adequate to achieve optimal yields. The relationship between inoculation and the benefits of supplemental nitrogen applications has been the subject of numerous research projects. In Saskatchewan, Hnatowich was a co-investigator in a three-year, multiple-site soybean fertility study conducted at Indian Head,

Outlook and Melfort. The objective of the study was to investigate soybean yield response to dual inoculation, nitrogen fertilization and the potential interactions between the two factors. Seed used in the trials was commercially treated using a wellknown liquid inoculant as well as a granular inoculant product. Plots at each location received various treatments. The least intensive treatment was a liquid-only inoculation, applied at a 1x rate, with no granular inoculant and no supplemental nitrogen. The more intensive treatments CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

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» CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE included liquid inoculant at a 1x rate, granular inoculants applied at 1x, 2x or 4x rates and 50 pounds of supplemental nitrogen either seed placed, side-banded or dribble-banded. Preliminary results from Indian Head and Outlook point to a significant yield boost by applying double inoculants (granular and liquid). Conversely, when seeded crop has been double inoculated, there is a relatively minor yield benefit to be gained by applying supplemental nitrogen. “The bottom line? Where we’ve got effective nitrogen fixation occurring, there is no positive effect from nitrogen additions,” Hnatowich said. “(In other words), there’s no strong evidence that we require additional nitrogen over what’s already being provided through fixation. “We do see (a boost) in early season vegetative growth, but rarely, rarely are we finding that it’s translating into (higher) seed yields.” Hnatowich noted that results from the study are preliminary and data from some test sites has yet be fully analyzed.

Double inoculation aids in ensuring that the right bacteria are in place to support nitrogen fixation processing in soybean plants, especially in soybean-virgin soils. | MICHAEL RAINE PHOTO Furthermore, in the event of an inoculation failure, the addition of supplemental nitrogen may have a positive impact on yield. Hnatowich also spoke about the relationship between phosphorus and seed yield in soybeans. Citing soybean fertility studies conducted in the United States and Canada, Hnatowich said the economic benefits of applying P205 to soybean crops during the production season appear to be minimal. “Generally, if you look at the tra-

ditional growing area of the U.S. corn belt, phosphorus fertilization in the year of soybean production is a non-issue,” he said. “It’s not done. In fact, they don’t put any fertilizer down with their soybeans whatsoever. What they’re doing instead is putting high amounts down on the previous corn crop and then using soybeans the following year to pick up any fertilizer that the corn did not utilize. “That’s been a very effective strategy for them … because soybeans

are known (for their ability) to scavenge residual soil nutrients, in particular phosphorus.” Although soybeans have the potential to use a large amount of phosphorus — up to 0.8 lb. per bushel of seed produced — actual phosphorus utilization can vary significantly depending on soil types and textures. In some cases, phosphorus applications can have a negative yield response, depending on soil characteristics, application rates and fertilizer placement. One study conducted in Saskatchewan in 2015 examined the yield benefits of supplemental phosphorus, either seed placed, side-banded or surface broadcasted, applied at zero lb. per acre, 20 lb., 40 lb. and 80 lb. Notably, seed-placed phosphorus applied at the 40 or 80 lb. rates had a negative impact on yield, supporting the notion that soybeans have a sensitivity to seed-placed fresh commercial fertilizers. “In fact, they don’t really like fresh fertilizer additions,” Hnatowich said. “Soybeans like to have phosphorus around, but they don’t like fresh commercial fertilizers. They’d rath-

er have a mellowed out fertilizer.” Saskatchewan farmland is generally low in phosphorus, suggesting that repeated soybean production will require supplemental phosphorus, presumably applied over the long term. Iron chlorosis can be a problem in some soybean producing regions of Western Canada, particularly in the Red River Valley and especially on high calcium, high pH soils that are prone to poor drainage or flooding. “Soybeans are great for having wet feet. They’ll stand under flooded conditions for three days and they will survive,” he said. “They’ll turn yellow but they will survive, and iron chlorosis will often show up.” Soybeans suffering from iron chlorosis will typically have strong green veins within a plant that is predominantly yellow or chlorotic. Producers who grow soybeans on slightly saline, high pH soils should pay close attention to soybean genetics, opting for varieties that are tolerant to iron deficiency chlorosis. Where necessary, foliar application of iron may be used as a rescue treatment. brian.cross@producer.com

Inter-row cultivation in lentils controls weeds as well as spray Producers can effectively keep weeds out of their lentil crops using steel between the rows and mechanical tools BY WILLIAM DEKAY SASKATOON NEWSROOM

As some weeds gain resistance to Group 2 herbicides, several techniques are being developed to control weeds in lentils without the use of herbicides. To address this, a research study comparing different mechanical weed removal methods in lentil crops is showing promise. Steve Shirtliffe and his team from the University of Saskatchewan analyzed three in-crop mechanical weed control methods: tine harrows, rotary hoe and inter-row tillage. The four-year test plot study compared the implements individually and looked at which ones work best together, even though they have separate niches. “All in-crop mechanical weed control methods reduced weed biomass,” Shirtliffe said at CropSphere Jan. 9. “Any of them alone did a decent job of weed control. We were get-

ting at least a 50 percent weed biomass reduction by using anything.” He said the rotary hoe works well controlling weeds at pre-emergence to early cotyledon. The harrow can be used at preemergence to small weed seedlings, but there are issues with crop tolerance. Inter-row tillage is an effective tool for digging up weeds but needs to wait until crop rows are visually established in the five to 10 node stage so as not to till them up. The usual spacing is 12 inches, but some organic producers are as narrow as 7.5 inches. Shirtliffe said using the mechanical weed implements at different stages in the crop produced the highest success. “In the real world, it probably depends upon the exact weather conditions and everything (else), but certainly the one consistent winner was using an early rotary hoeing that would control the weeds just when they’re first emerging to get it as clean as pos-

Inter-row weed management with a harrow, like this Einbock Flex Tine, can be used at pre-emergence to small weed seedlings, but there are issues with crop tolerance. | EINBOCK PHOTO

sible and then coming back later with inter-row tillage to get those larger weeds that are in between the rows,” he said. Best combinations increased seed yield approximately 70 percent and reduced weed biomass by about 80 percent. In a separate but limited, one site year study, the researchers had some success controlling kochia in lentil crops using a rotary hoe. “It’s just one site, so I don’t want to emphasize it too much,” he said. “I think what we can take out of that is fall applied Edge (ethalflurulin) can be an effective control for kochia and that rotary hoeing can work on kochia as well.” Shirtliffe said future plans for mechanical weed control research is being extended to other crops with Australia providing leading research into “harvest weed seed management.” “In other words, to look at managing the weed seeds going back into your soil as a management tool,

and we’ve started to look at that in two ways,” he said. One method uses clippers that skim over the tops of lentil crops and cuts the weed flowers, particularly in wild mustard by cutting them off in the newly developing pods. “We found it can be quite effective in reducing weed seed production,” he said. The other technique uses an implement that wipes herbicides on the taller weeds and not the crop. “In this case we’re having maybe a bit more mixed success. This is still research, so we don’t have recommendations to producers yet,” he said. “One of the key things is we’re not affecting the yield of the crop that much. We’re just targeting weed seed production in this case.” Shirtliffe said the time has come to stop letting kochia grow each year in saline spots, which he refers to as kochia nurseries. It’s where herbicide resistance starts, and

Inter-row tillage is an effective tool. The usual spacing is 12 inches, but some organic producers go as narrow as 7.5 inches. This type of Schmotzer steerable inter-row cultivator was one of the tools the researchers used. | SCHMOTZER PHOTO

continuing to seed a crop in it is risky behaviour for the entire agriculture industry. “You’re selecting for it and doing a breeding trial. You’re a kochia breeder, right?” he said. “I think we have to start looking at ways of managing saline land to pull it out of production. Don’t wish every year there’s a white crust on the surface and think that going through and seeding magically this year is going to get a good crop in there. No, it’s not ever going to be a good crop.” Producers need to spatially isolate those parts of the field, and suggestions include mowing the kochia down before they go to seed and tumble. One long-term solution is to plant grass. “It’s not doing any good to manage salinity or to manage it from a weak point of view,” he said. “It’s just wrong on so many levels and not making people money. That’s the trouble, right?” william.dekay@producer.com

Researchers found the rotary hoe works well controlling weeds at pre-emergence to early cotyledon. One tool they used was a Yetter rotary hoe, like this one. | YETTER PHOTO

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World doesn’t end after fusarium, clean it Farmers must know their DON and FDK levels and then decide which cleaning method makes the most sense for them BY ED WHITE WINNIPEG BUREAU

BRANDON — It’s easy to throw in the towel when looking at a bin of grain heavily damaged by fusarium. However, feed scientist Rex Newkirk says farmers can salvage “significant value” from grain they are assuming has little. “There’s lots of value to be had,” Newkirk, a University of Saskatchewan researcher, said after a presentation at Manitoba Ag Days. Fusarium has dealt major damage to prairie crops over the years. Its incidence is dependant on weather and crop conditions. The fungus infects cereal grain heads and causes the development of deoxynivalenol (DON), commonly known as vomitoxin. DON can be dangerous for both livestock and humans, so high levels can make grain unusable for feed or food.

some being more expensive than others. Newkirk said DON is the key thing and urged farmers to think about more than just clearing out FDK because that is what will matter to many buyers. “You really have to understand your options,” he said. “Where does each (cleaning system) fit and what are the opportunities for them?” Farmers who don’t want to clean up a crop might still be able to find a buyer for it, including grain companies that will later blend it off with cleaner crops or cattle feeders because cattle can handle double the amount of DON as pigs. A malt-

Fusarium gramarium’s larger threat to the grade and quality of crops like durum is the DON, rather than the damaged kernels. | MICHAEL RAINE PHOTO ing barley crop can have a lot of value if DON values can be knocked down far enough. Farmers who decide to clean up

affected grain might be able to salvage more than they expect. Newkirk said he has seen virtually worthless durum cleaned up to the

point that $200 per tonne can be salvaged. ed.white@producer.com

Rex Newkirk of the University of Saskatchewan holds a research chair in livestock feed technology. | ED WHITE PHOTO However, different uses have different levels of acceptability with DON, and different users can use infected grain in different ways. Newkirk said there are a number of ways to both test and clean up grain affected by fusarium. The first step is for farmers to understand there is a difference between fusarium-damaged-kernels (FDK) and DON, and that most buyers around the world care a lot more about DON than FDK. The next step is to get a good, representative sample, which means more than just a single scoop from a part of a bin. That will provide an accurate picture of the true levels of FDK and DON in a crop. A number of testing technologies exist, so farmers need to figure out what kind of test they want to do. “They’re not that expensive. They’re not that hard to use,” said Newkirk. If high levels of FDK or DON are found in a composite sample, the farmer needs to decide whether to clean it up. There are also a number of ways to clean crops, including fractionating aspirators, gravity separators and colour sorters with

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AGT share price reflects pulse industry challenges AGT Food and Ingredients has seen its stock go on a roller coaster ride in the last few years as crop prices fluctuated BY ASHLEY ROBINSON COMMODITY NEWS SERVICE CANADA

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WINNIPEG â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Saskatchewanbased AGT Food and Ingredients was riding a high in 2016, when stock prices hit highs above $40 per share in May. However, the story had changed almost a year and half later, when AGT stock hit lows of almost $18 per share â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a level not seen since mid-2014. Almost marching lockstep with AGTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stock were pulse crop prices. AGT is a pulse and durum buyer, processor and exporter with locations around the world. The company has diversified in recent years by buying railways and increasing its food processing divisions. If you hold a graph of AGTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stock prices from the last five years over a graph of Saskatchewan lentil prices from Statistics Canada, the lines are extremely similar. At the start of 2013, lentils were sitting at $420.86 per tonne and AGT stock was around $13 per share. As the price of lentils edged up over the following years, AGT stock followed suit. When AGT stock hit more than $40 per share in May 2016, lentil prices had hit a high only a few months earlier at $1,051.89 per tonne. The price of pulses in Canada was driven higher following the 2015 harvest. India, a large consumer of pulses, had suffered from two consecutive years of drought. In 2015, India bought 30 percent of Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pulse exports, totalling 1.5 million tonnes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a commodity cycle. As prices accelerated, demand was really strong, farmers planted more acres here, but they also planted more acres in other countries around the world,â&#x20AC;? said AGT president Murad Al-Katib. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So I think what weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re seeing now is the reaction â&#x20AC;&#x201D; commodity prices have come down. The cycle will reset itself.â&#x20AC;? Prices began to show the changing marketplace as the Canadian pulse crop was planted and harvested in 2016. In July, lentil prices dropped to $870.78 per tonne and $721.05 by October. AGT stock followed suit and started to fall.

So I think what weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re seeing now is the reaction â&#x20AC;&#x201D; commodity prices have come down. The cycle will reset itself.â&#x20AC;? MURAD AL-KATIB AGT PRESIDENT

Prices fluctuated over the summer of 2016, at times dropping to below $32 per share and other times hitting more than $36 per share. In October stocks were sitting around $38 per share, but as lentil prices continued to drop over the next year, AGT stock followed suit, dropping to around $25 per share by May 2017. The summer of 2017 was clouded with uncertainty for the Canadian pulse industr y. A regularly renewed fumigation exemption from the Indian government was renewed for only a few months. No further exemption was granted as the deadline drew closer, leaving Canada sitting in the dark. In October the Indian government began to sell off its 1.8 million tonne stockpile of pulses, adding supplies to the world pulse marketplace. The uncertainty in the pulse industry transferred to AGT. On Nov. 6, the company released its third quarter results to investors, which showed a dismal picture. The companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s adjusted gross profit for the quarter had decreased from $47 million as of Sept. 30, 2016 to $29.4 million as of Sept. 30, 2017. AGT stock had also dropped as a result of the low pulse prices. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The market has reacted to us to say, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;look, your earnings came down,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;? Al-Katib said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So we got punished. Our stock was down, I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know, 40 percent. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a big reduction in the

value of our company.â&#x20AC;? Most of AGTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s profit in the quarter came from its food ingredients and packaged food divisions. The company also announced it had received a 99-year loan of $190 million from Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. at 5.37 percent, which allowed it to reduce its net debt by 29 percent. Stock that day closed at slightly more than $20 per share. More bad news came for the pulse industry a few days later when India placed a 50 percent tariff on all pea imports into the country. The tariff was meant to help prop up domestic pulse prices for Indian farmers. Two days later, AGTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stock dropped to less than $18.50 per share. AGTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stock did regain some of its value over the next month. On Dec. 18, AGT announced a 20-year agreement with Fibreco Export Inc., a wood fibre exporter, to construct a terminal at its port space at the Port of Vancouver. The pulse industry was dealt another blow only a few days later. On Dec. 21, India placed another import tariff of 30 percent on chickpeas and lentils. However, AGTs stock didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t plunge this time, instead falling only a few cents to slightly less than $20.40 per share. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The latest tariff was lentils, which should have obviously (affected our stock) if people were concerned â&#x20AC;Ś (but) weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve communicated to the market very clearly stability in our financing,â&#x20AC;? Al-Katib said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So our balance sheet is strong, our food ingredients business is growing and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re diversified.â&#x20AC;? Al-Katib said AGT planned for the future when pulse prices were high by reinvesting profits back into the company. Approximately $60 to $70 million per year for the last five years was invested into different infrastructure projects, including processing facilities around the world and shipping systems in Canada. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Those types of investments are going to continue for us,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to continue strongly into this value added ingredients, and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to continue to look at the production of food products from pulses.â&#x20AC;?

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CHICAGO, Ill./SAO PAULO, Brazil (Reuters) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; American ethanol exports to Brazil will spike during the coming months as high gasoline prices and low ethanol supplies drive up demand in the South American country, according to two traders and two brokers active in the market. The southward flow comes as a setback to Brazilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s efforts to curb foreign shipments. Its government in September slapped a 20 percent tariff on ethanol imports from the

United States above a quota of 150 million litres per quarter but is considering reversing the decision due to supply struggles. Sales of U.S. ethanol to Brazil so far in January would surpass that quarterly quota, said a U.S. fuel trader with direct knowledge of the deals. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Even with the 20 percent tariff, the arbitrage is pretty wide open into the northeast (of Brazil). They are going to keep pulling because they need the barrels,â&#x20AC;? the trader said.

Tarcilo Rodrigues, a partner at Bioagencia brokerage in Sao Paulo, said U.S. producers could ship as much as 450 million litres of ethanol in the December-JanuaryFebruary quarter â&#x20AC;&#x201D; triple the quota and roughly matching recordlarge volumes seen in the same period a year ago. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I believe this is a situation that will persist at least until April, when mills start processing the new centresouth cane crop and local ethanol prices tend to fall,â&#x20AC;? Rodrigues said.

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Grain movement faces challenges, especially CN The country’s grain monitor describes grain transportation performance as not perfect but not a crisis, either WINNIPEG (CNS Canada) — Canadian grain exports are moving out of the country at a similar pace as they were a year ago, but challenges remain evident along the logistical chain. “Right now, we’re looking at the second largest supply of grain that we’ve ever had to move,” said Mark Hemmes, president of the Quorum Corp., which compiles weekly performance updates on Canada’s g r a i n - h a n d l i n g s e c t o r. H e described the grain movement to date as “not a perfect year,” but also “not a crisis,” adding “it’s safe to say that it could be better.” Of the two major railways moving grain out of the Prairies, Canadian National Railway is facing challenges while Canadian Pacific Railway is seeing good movement, according to Hemmes. He said it was the opposite situation a year ago with CN running smoothly and CP experiencing difficulties. “When both railways get behind, then we really start to worry,” said Hemmes. He linked CN’s problems to getting caught short of staff and equipment and because it increased its movement of other commodities, such as coal and containers. However, the company went on a hiring spree in late 2017 and is leasing more locomotives. Hemmes expected to see an improvement over the next few months, which would “get stocks back down to a more manageable level.” Looking at port activity, Hemmes said a downturn in traffic through the Port of Prince Rupert was hurting the overall movement with only about 1,000 to 1,100 cars coming in per week, compared to the planned 1,400 to 1,500. In Vancouver, there were 20 vessels waiting as reported in the last report, which was down from 30 at Christmas time, but still above the

12 to 14 vessel line-up that would be more ideal. Hemmes said a ratio of two vessels per each terminal was what they liked to see. He said weather will be a factor to watch as another cold snap or avalanches in the Rocky Mountains could cause delays. “If we were going to get a bad cold snap at any time during the winter, having it at Christmas is probably the best you could hope for,” said Hemmes.

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New Sask. Party leader has rural backing Scott Moe becomes province’s next premier after winning Saskatchewan Party’s leadership race on the weekend BY KAREN BRIERE REGINA BUREAU

SASKATOON — A largely rural membership elected a rural MLA to be the next Saskatchewan Party leader and premier-designate, ensuring Brad Wall’s replacement would reflect their interests. R o s t h e r n -S h e l l b ro o k M L A Scott Moe won Jan. 27 on the fifth and final ballot by 1,161 votes over Alanna Koch, who led the first three ballots and was also widely supported by the farming sector. A date for his swearing-in had not yet been set as of Jan. 28. Although the Koch camp was disappointed, many seemed satisfied that agricultural and rural interests would have high priority in the premier’s office. Koch was on leave from her job as deputy minister to Wall during the campaign and said election night it was too soon to say what she would do next. Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan vice-president Ian Boxall said Koch would likely do well if she sought a seat in the next election. And he said farmers will be well served by Moe. “Scott Moe is a great candidate, comes from the farm, he has an agriculture background,” Boxall said. “For us, I think that’s a win.” The organization also worked with Moe when, as environment minister, he shepherded the agricultural drainage regulations and legislation through the house. Public policy expert Ken Rasmussen said he wasn’t surprised at the result because the Sask. Party is becoming more rural. “I think it could be a big problem for them,” he said in an interview. As rural populations dwindle, the party will have to gain more support in the cities, he said. That could be difficult because Moe’s election represents a shift to the right, he said. “(The Sask. Party’s) history as a big-tent party, one that was as much Liberal as it was Conservative, that seems to be pretty much over,” Rasmussen said. The candidates with more liberal views dropped off the ballot earliest, after Rob Clarke, who earned 48 votes despite withdrawing from the race weeks ago and throwing his support to Ken Cheveldayoff. Tina Beaudry-Mellor earned just 228 votes on the second ballot to drop off. Gord Wyant, who during the campaign announced he had discontinued his federal Liberal membership, got 3,780, or 22 percent, before his name was dropped. Cheveldayoff, who ran on a rural roots/urban strong campaign, was in third place throughout with 4,844 votes on the fourth ballot. All three former cabinet ministers said they would work with the premier and are likely to have cabinet posts. Rasmussen said Moe will have to use urban cabinet ministers to build the party because his election does not represent renewal.

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“He’ll be held to a pretty high standard in terms of his ability to move the party forward and there will be certain expectations that he’s obviously not going to blow the whole thing,” he said. The next election is scheduled for 2020 and few believe Moe will call one sooner. Rasmussen said Moe could and probably will win the next election given the current electoral map. In the meantime, Moe has to tackle the next budget, scheduled for March 28, and his campaign promises to eliminate the PST imposed on insurance premiums and spend $30 million on education while adding 400 educational assistants and professionals. Boxall said the PST on crop and farm insurance, in addition to other insurance policies, has had a huge impact on farmers and they expect Moe to make good. “I think producers will hold him to it,” he said. Moe told reporters after the vote that he would move as “swiftly as possible” on those promises. He had not given a timeline during the campaign. He drew huge applause from about 1,200 people at the convention when, during a victory speech Rasmussen described as uninspiring, he vowed to continue the fight against a carbon tax. “I will fight for this province. I will fight for our economy to ensure that we do not have a carbon tax,” he said. “And Justin Trudeau, if you’re wondering how far I will go, just watch me.” That phrase was made famous in 1970 by former Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, Justin’s father. Moe was more conciliatory when he spoke with reporters, saying the province will work with the federal government on trade, infrastructure and other issues. Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities President Ray Orb said he hoped to meet with Moe within a few weeks. “He’ll be good for rural Saskatchewan, although a premier has to be good for the whole province.” Moe is 44, and married with two children. He was first elected in 2011 and served in the advanced education portfolio. Voter turnout was 63 percent at 17,159. Meanwhile, three byelections are expected to be called soon in Swift Current to replace Wall, in Kindersley to replace the retired Bill Boyd, and in Melfort, held by Kevin Phillips until his sudden death in December. karen.briere@producer.com

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Japanese frozen beef imports continue to soar Japan keeps increasing the amount of foreign beef it buys, despite a tariff increase to 50 percent from 38.5 BY RICHARD SMITH FREELANCE WRITER

TOKYO — Japan’s frozen beef imports have continued rising year on- year, despite the Aug. 1 tariff hike to 50 percent from 38.5. Japan Ministry of Finance figures, currently available through November 2017, show a 16.72 percent yearon-year rise for total imports of frozen beef in the August-November period, from 637,303.15 tonnes in 2016 to 742,791.97 tonnes this year. Imports of just Canadian product rose 54.21 percent, from 3,421.96 to 5,277.13 tonnes. The year-on-year increase shows up in the data every month since the tariff hike. Total imports rose 12.65 percent from 182,694.39 tonnes in August 2016 to 207,413.57 tonnes the same month last year. The jump was 18.09 percent in September from 205,813.08 to 243,037.68 tonnes, 18.07 percent in October from

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223,581.91 to 263,986.64 tonnes, and 12.45 percent in November from 637,303.15 to 742,791.97 tonnes. For frozen beef from Canada only, the year-on-year leap was 64.15 percent in August, from 670.6 to 1,100.85 tonnes; 68.16 percent in September, from 776.42 to 1,305.66 tonnes; 52.37 percent in October, from 928.53 to 1,414.83 tonnes; and 39.12 percent in November from 1,046.40 to 1,455.78 tonnes. It is precisely because of the con-

stant increase in imports that the tariff snapback has been legally triggered. Whenever overall beef imports in a fiscal year quarter exceed by more than 17 percent import volumes in the same period of the previous year, tariffs rise from 38.5 to 50 percent. When excessive imports show up only in the final figures for the entire preceding year, which come out in late April, the higher tariffs strike only in May and June of the new fis-

cal year. The increase is applied separately to chilled and frozen beef. Tariff hikes under this system previously struck frozen beef in 1995 and 1996, as well as chilled beef in 2003, all on Aug. 1. Under trade agreements with Japan, beef from Australia and Mexico are now exempt from this tariff snapback. However, the snapback is not expected to reverse the demand trend in favour of Australian beef because the Australian product already benefited from lower tariffs before the snapback, Meat and Livestock Australia Japan regional manager Andrew Cox said. “The tariff on beef from ‘nonEconomic Partnership Agreement (EPA) countries’ was already 38.5 percent before the snapback, whereas Japan tariffs on Australian beef are now below 30 percent (and going down) because of the JapanAustralia EPA,” Cox said. In August, Australia and New Zealand, both Southern Hemisphere countries, were at the end of the winter season, and beef prices from those countries were high in the wake of a supply shortage of brisket, Tokyo-based Canada Beef International Institute (CBII) Asia executive director Daisuke Shimojima said. As an alternative, demand for replacing the Southern Hemisphere countries’ meat with North American beef, including Canada, has increased. “During the summer season, Japan market demand for beef from North America increased because of the relatively low price of the continent’s short plate due to the increase in production supply from July to September,” Shimojima said. MEF Japan director Takemichi Yamashoji said there are several reasons for the import volume increase, including higher demand for beef in Japan. “Japanese are learning that beef provides essential nutrients for healthy living, especially for the aging population,” Yamashoji said. Frozen U.S. beef in particular is the

most important ingredient in many dishes in the food service sector in Japan, he added, especially at gyudon chains, which serve bowls of rice topped with beef and onion simmered in a mildly sweet sauce. The gyudon chains’ formulas are developed to highlight the taste of grain-fed U.S. beef, so they are reluctant to switch to other products, he said. Because gyudon is a low profit margin product, there may be some negative impact of the tariff hike on U.S. beef over the next few months because many of the gyudon chains have long-term contracts with their suppliers, but those contracts are expiring, Yamashoji said. “This may result in some substitution of U.S. product for others,” he said. Japan Meat Traders Association executive director Shiroh Ohashi agreed with Yamashoji, saying d e m a n d f o r f ro z e n b e e f h a s increased, especially for burger meat, which makes up the greater part of demand for the product. Import volumes sharply increased in September, mainly from Australia, but that was primarily due to customs clearance of unmarked stocks that had accumulated because of the yen’s exchange rate appreciation in September with imports decreasing in October in reaction, Ohashi said. Other wise, not much has changed since the tariff hike. “Import volumes of chilled beef increased, but that is considered to be due to an increase in meat eating in recent years,” Ohashi said. The Japan Foodservice Association doesn’t think there is a direct causal relation between the tariff hike and import volumes. Beef trading is basically a twomonth unit, and for each transaction, contracts are made in June for July and August and in August for September and October, association managing director Kiyotoshi Tamura said. Also, because July-August is the busy season for barbecue chains and other beef-serving restaurants, imports naturally increase. “It is generally said that each trading company will adjust its inventory from November, and import volumes will go down,” Tamura said. The Japan Chain store Association said there is no significant change in its members’ handling of their basically small volumes of frozen beef, customer purchases or shop front price.

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Officials set up a local prevention zone in that area on Jan. 12. However, the zone has now been extended to cover all of England as a precaution until further notice, which indicated the disease is no longer restricted to a single site. Although tests on the birds found in Warwickshire are ongoing, officials said the animals are highly likely to have been infected with the H5N6 strain of the virus, which has been circulating across most of Europe. Public Health England said the risk to public health remains very low, and the Food Standards Agency said there is no food safety risk.

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CN to expand network capacity Canadian National Railway intends to add more locomotives, hire new conductors and build new sidings BY BRIAN CROSS SASKATOON NEWSROOM

Canadian National Railway is prepared to spend a record $3.2 billion on capital expenditures this year, a move aimed at expanding network capacity in the face of increasing shipper demand. In a Jan. 23 conference call with investors, CN president Luc Jobin said the company faced challenging operating conditions in the last three months of 2017, including service disruptions in key regions of the CN network and extremely cold conditions in December that resulted in shorter train lengths

and reduced network fluidity. Demand for CN services also increased sharply, highlighting the need for significant investments in 2018. “On top of record workload levels, specifically in key segments such as Western Canada and the U.S. Midwest, we encountered in the quarter a series of outages on our main line and ver y cold December weather across the entire network,” Jobin said. “Those conditions, while largely out of our control, nevertheless resulted in disruptions and put our network resiliency to the test.”

To address short-term network capacity issues, CN is expanding its locomotive fleet through shortterm leasing arrangements. Beyond that, the company will take a number of steps to expand network capacity, including: • the acquisition of 200 new locomotives over the next three years, including 60 to come on line in 2018 • an expansion of the railway’s workforce with hiring throughout 2018 and 400 new conductors to become qualified in the next two months • investments in new sidings and double track capacity, particu-

larly in Western Canada and the company’s busy Edmonton to Chicago corridor • additional investments in intermodal terminals and equipment to accommodate anticipated growth in that sector “This investment and added resources will help us regain speed and prepare us for continued growth, notably in our high growth corridors,” said Mike Cory, the company’s executive vicepresident and chief operating officer. Despite difficult fourth quarter operating conditions cited by the company, CN executives reported

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Water-efficient Israel has lessons for Canada The country, which is 60 percent desert, can grow 85 percent of its food on 555,600 acres of irrigated land BY BARB GLEN LETHBRIDGE BUREAU

If Canadians had to pay the full cost of water — its collection, sanitation, delivery and recycling — what would that mean? Big bills, certainly, but it might also mean they would use less than the 300 cubic metres per person that they now average. Terrence Lazarus, general manager of the St. Mary River Irrigation District, posed that scenario last week at the Irrigated Crop Production Update in Lethbridge. Canada has an abundance of water relative to most other countries and Alberta has considerable experience with irrigation, but water users and regulators could still learn a lot about efficient water use from a country like Israel. Lazarus visited Israel several years ago, in part to learn about the ways a country the size of Vancouver Island that is 60 percent desert and has 8.8 million people can grow 85 percent of its own food on 555,600 acres of irrigated land. “Water is about war and peace and Israel exemplifies that,” said Lazarus. “The looming problem is, each peace treaty we always think has implications around land. People want land. Actually, what they want is water. Water is power. Water brings you agriculture, economies

and stability and produces middle class. So, each peace treaty requires water.” Five large desalination plants in Israel provide potable water for most domestic water use. The countr y also has coastal and mountain aquifers and about 230 reservoirs. Water is moved from north to south through a series of canals and pipelines. The Jordan is the only river in Israel, which flows into the Dead Sea. The largest fresh-water supply is in Lake Kinneret, also known as the Sea of Galilee, which is 40 metres below sea level. Israel gets virtually no rainfall in summer, from May to October. Average annual rainfall is 1,100 millimetres, but it’s less than 100 mm in most of the south. “For them, slight changes in the climate are dramatic,” Lazarus said. “They don’t get rain in the summer and if it’s slightly hotter, the evaporation rates are through the roof.” Water used to be considered a public good in Israel, he said. Now it is treated as a commodity for which users must pay. “We all know what that does. It promotes efficiencies dramatically.” Israel recycles about 80 percent of its waste water, and recycled water accounts for about 25 percent of total supply. Lazarus said most of the recycled water is used for agri-

Irrigation is a major driver of agriculture in some parts of the Prairies, but Israel takes it to a different level. Here, an Israeli farmer walks in his field near the border with the southern Gaza Strip earlier this month. | FILE PHOTO cultural irrigation. There are about 43,000 farms in Israel of an average 33 acres in size. Some 939,000 acres are cultivated, growing field crops, non-citrus and citrus fruit, grapes and flowers for export. Lazarus said agriculture gets an annual water quota and is encouraged to use more brackish and effluent water instead of potable water. All industries, both agricultural and domestic, have water meters and all users pay the “full true cost” of water. For the average household that is about $30 per month, but

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As well, there is no strong will here to re-use water, Lazarus added. “We’re still living on the ‘dilution is the solution to pollution’ idea. We’re not very clear in Alberta who has the rights to recycled water.” He said he continues to wonder why Canadians use potable water for car washes and lawn watering. Without more effort toward water conservation, Lazarus said Albertans could one day face true-cost accounting for water and will have to treat it as a commodity as now happens in Israel. barb.glen@producer.com

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Battle of the beans Monsanto faces a fight for the soybean market as rivals enter the highly competitive fray BY ROD NICKEL, TOM POLANSEK REUTERS NEWS AGENCY

WINNIPEG/CHICAGO — Monsanto is facing major threats to its historic dominance of seed and herbicide technology for the $40 billion U.S. soybean market. Rivals BASF and DowDuPont are preparing to push their own varieties of genetically modified soybeans. At stake is control over seed supply for the next generation of farmers producing the most valuable U.S. agricultural export. T h e ma rk e t ha s o p e n e d u p because Monsanto’s Roundup Ready varieties, which are modified to tolerate glyphosate, have lost effectiveness as weeds develop their own tolerance to the chemical. Compounding the firm’s troubles is a national scandal over crop damage linked to its new soybean and herbicide pairing — Roundup Ready 2 Xtend seeds, modified to resist dicamba. The newly competitive sector has sown confusion across the U.S. farm belt, particularly among smaller firms that produce and sell seeds with technology licensed from the agrichemical giants. Many of these sellers said they are amassing a surplus of seeds with modified traits from multiple developers — at substantial extra cost — because they can only guess which product farmers will buy. “Our job is to meet our customers’ needs, and we don’t know what those are going to be,” said Carl Peterson, president of Peterson Farms Seed near Fargo, North Dakota. “I don’t think I’ve ever seen anything quite like this.” Monsanto has much to lose. Soybeans are the key ingredient in feed used to fatten the world’s cattle, pigs, chickens and fish. Net sales of Monsanto’s soybean seeds and traits totalled almost $2.7 billion in fiscal 2017, or about a fifth of its total net sales. Gross profits from soybean products climbed 35 percent from 2016, beating 15 percent growth of its bigger corn seed franchise. The firm faces multiple lawsuits, along with regulatory restrictions in some U.S. states, because dicamba has drifted onto neighbouring farms and fields and damaged crops not genetically modified to resist it. However, BASF and DowDuPont have their own obstacles to overcome, fueling unprecedented uncertainty among farmers over which seeds they will plant on 90 million acres of U.S. farmland this spring. BASF is just entering the market, aiming to compete with an older soybean line called LibertyLink, which the firm is acquiring from Bayer. As well, DowDuPont is eager to join the fray but needs approval from Chinese regulators before it can broadly market and sell its new soybean product, Enlist E3.

Monsanto declined comment on competition from rivals in the soybean market, but the firm has previously acknowledged the intensifying threat to its bottom line as rivals launch new products. “Our competitors’ success could render our existing products less competitive, resulting in reduced sales compared to our expectations or past results,” Monsanto said in an annual report filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission last year. DICAMBA DISASTER The name of Monsanto’s new dicamba-based herbicide — XtendiMax with VaporGrip — reflects the problem it tries to solve: the chemical’s tendency to vaporize and drift to neighboring fields, damaging crops. But last summer, after farmers planted Monsanto’s new dicambaresistant seeds en masse, the herbicide damaged an estimated 3.6 million acres of soybeans, or four percent of all U.S. plantings. Monsanto maintains that its new formulation of dicamba reduces drift effectively. Instead, it blames farmers for not following spraying instructions and for illegally applying older versions of dicamba on Xtend seeds. Despite the controversy, the Xtend variety has sold briskly, spanning 20 million U.S. acres in 2017, its second year of sales. Monsanto projects that acreage will double this year, accounting for about 44 percent of all planted acres. Still, Monsanto faces a slew of regulatory, legal and public relations challenges from the cropdamage crisis. Regulators in Arkansas, where crops were heavily damaged in 2017, have prohibited the use of dicamba-based herbicides between dates that likely will cover the entire growing season. Missouri, Minnesota and North Dakota have also restricted when farmers can spray dicamba. Missouri farmer Bobby Aycock joined one of several class-action lawsuits against Monsanto after dicamba spraying by nearby farmers damaged his crops in 2016. He then planted Xtend in 2017 to ensure that drifting dicamba could not harm his crop again. He found another benefit at harvest time: his highest yield in 33 years of soybean farming. Despite his lawsuit against Monsanto, Aycock plans to sow Xtend seeds again this spring. ”If something’s working, I hate to change it,” he said. BASF ENTERS BEAN BATTLE BASF is waiting for Monsanto and Bayer to close their proposed $63.5 billion merger before it can take over Bayer’s LibertyLink brand of seeds, which are modified to withCONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

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NEWS » CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE stand the chemical glufosinate. The timing of the takeover, expected in the spring planting season, is awkward because farmers may have already bought seeds. BASF aims to prevent any “customer disruption” when it assumes control of the LibertyLink brand as part of a $7 billion deal with Bayer, said BASF vicepresident Scott Kay. BASF declined to elaborate further on its strategy because the purchase of LibertyLink is not yet completed. The acquisition complements BASF’s herbicide business with a seed line that should “continue to grow profitably,” outgoing BASF chief executive officer Kurt Bock said in October. Bayer has sold LibertyLink in the United States since 2009, steadily gaining market share to reach about 15 percent, said Rob Schrick, who runs North American corn and soybean strategy for Bayer. The company expects the brand to capture 20 percent of the market this year. BASF had a strategic urgency in

the LibertyLink acquisition, said Patrick Jahnke, portfolio manager at Deka Investments, which owns BASF stock. “The Bayer seed assets were not a bargain,” Jahnke said. “But the purchase eliminates the risk of being the only major supplier in the agro business without a seeds offering.” WILD CARD FROM DOWDUPONT DowDuPont faces the greatest obstacle in the fight for soybean market share because it is waiting for Chinese regulators to approve imports of soybeans harvested from its Enlist E3 seeds. Enlist E3 soybeans are bred to resist glyphosate, glufosinate and 2,4-D, a chemical w ith roots stretching to the Vietnam War as an ingredient in Agent Orange, used by the U.S. military to defoliate jungle. Launching Enlist widely without Beijing’s approval would risk causing unapproved soybeans to be inadvertently shipped to China, the biggest importer. So for now, DowDuPont’s seeds will be grown by a limited, undisclosed number

of U.S. farmers who agree to deliver their harvests only to facilities run by A rc h e r D a n i e l s Mi d l a n d , according to the company. The deal will give Enlist — one of DowDuPont’s biggest crop-system investments — a toehold in the U.S. market. Approval by Chinese regulators, which is an uncertain process, could translate to huge profits, but DowDuPont would still face the challenge of catching rivals who have a head start, said Michael Underhill, chief investment officer of Capital Innovations, which manages shares of DowDuPont, Bayer and Monsanto. “To go into this market, and be late to the game, you have to be exceedingly aggressive,” Underhill said. DowDuPont’s entry makes it especially hard for farmers to decide what to buy because Enlist E3 may or may not be widely available, said Mark Denzler, president of Indiana-based 1st Choice Seeds, which scooped up surplus soybean seeds last autumn. In Iowa, Stine Seed acquired 238 billion extra soybean seeds to sell because of the uncertainty, CEO Harry Stine said.

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A project matching new farmers with available farmland in Metro Vancouver received $25,000 in funding earlier this month from the federal and British Columbia governments. The Young Agrarians is leading the pilot project in partnership with the Farm Folk City Folk Society. “The land matching program is based on a model in Quebec that’s been doing land matching for about seven years now,” said Darcy Smith, the land matcher with Young Agrarians. The project in Metro Vancouver helps to build on the success of a two year pilot project that was in partnership with the City of Surrey and in collaboration with Quebec’s L’Arterre. “This will be the third year of the land matching program,” Smith said. “We did an initial two year pilot in the Lower Mainland in partnership with the City of Surrey, and the ministry funding for 2018 will help us continue the pilot end of the project in the Lower Mainland, which is great news. We are thrilled that the ministry of agriculture is supportive,” said Smith. The methodology the land matching program uses is based on the model by L’Arterre. Smith said it’s a personalized, hands-on matchmaking service that made five matches in its first year. “For the program, with the model we’re working with, it’s quality over quantity, so … we were thrilled to see five matches. We’ve currently got another five matches in negotiations.” Due to its partnership with the City of Surrey, the outreach had been focused in that municipality. One of the matches made was between farmer Roger Woo and landowner David Feldhaus. Woo, a former chef, was matched with

Feldhaus, who was searching to expand agricultural activity on his farmland. Smith screens both farmers and landowners as part of the land matching program. “Once I have accepted landowners and farmers seeking land into the program, I match them based on a combination of the practical needs of the land opportunity and the farm project, as well as the less tangible things like shared vision, shared communication styles,” Smith said. Smith helps facilitate meetings and discussions between the farmers and landowners. “Once we have the format, the content, the framework for an agreement ready and everyone’s happy with it, we have a lawyer, a legal partner that we work with who drafts the agreement into a formal lease,” Smith said. “That lawyer is neutral and is just looking at a legally valid agreement rather than advocating for either side.” The land-matching project in Metro Vancouver is supported through Growing Forward 2. “My mandate includes getting more young people farming, and making sure that they have the land to farm on through projects like the Metro Vancouver land-matching project is an essential first step,” B.C. Agriculture Minister Lana Popham, the B.C. minister of agriculture, said in a news release. “Part of why we established Grow BC was to help young farmers access land. I believe strongly that agriculture has the potential to unlock prosperity throughout our entire province, and we need farmland and farmers to make that happen.”

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Dairy farmers keep investing Ontario family spends $2.3 million on free stall barn with robotic milking system

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Ken Wilkes can watch all the activities in his dairy barn from the comfort of his office. The computer also tells him which cows are at the robotic milker and can provide production information. He says milking cows has never been easier since he and his wife, Peggy, installed a robotic milker on their Ontario farm. | BARBARA DUCKWORTH PHOTOS BY BARBARA DUCKWORTH CALGARY BUREAU

FOURNIER, Ont. — Ken and Peggy Wilkes’s recent investments in their Ontario dairy show a dedication to the future no matter who takes over the farm. Last May they moved their registered Holsteins into a $2.3 million state of the art free stall barn with a fully automated European robotic milking system. The GEO Monobox technology is probably the first unit of its type in Ontario, Ken Wilkes told a recent Dairy Farmers of Canada tour group. Wilkes sees this as an investment in the farm’s future. “People ask why we did this at our age. Our philosophy is, why not? We enjoy what we do and I think we are pretty good at it,” he said. “We owe it to the next generation to do better. If it is in your mind to sell your quota when you retire, you should quit now. Quota should not be a retirement fund.” This system can milk up to 70 cows per unit. Cameras are mounted throughout the barn, and cows can be watched on a computer monitor in the farm as they eat, sleep and visit the milker. Each cow’s identification is read when it enters the enclosed parlour, and a small reward of feed comes down. The computer does not allow entry if the cow tries to

come back in for another treat. “I think these robots are going to catch on. For the price we paid for them, they are going to work,” he said. The first two months were difficult as they learned how the system worked and the cows were trained to use the robots. Milk production dropped from around 40 kilograms per cow per day to 33 kg per day. However, the cows are milked more frequently and production is on an upward trend. The freshened cows are averaging 43 kg per day. As for the future, the Wilkeses hope their son may consider returning to the fifth generation farm. He is completing a degree in civil engineering but returns to help. They have two daughters living and working in Western Canada. If Ken and Peggy are the last generation of Wilkes, this farm will be a fully modern unit for a new family. The farm was established in 1856 and included a logging component before moving to a more diverse farming operation. It gradually evolved into a larger dairy operation after supply management was introduced. The Wilkeses purchased the farm from Ken’s father in 1992. They expanded the dairy and also have 850 acres of cash crop, which makes up 40 percent of their income. barbara.duckworth@producer.com

Milking cups automatically attach when a cow enters the GEO Monobox robotic milker.

BANFF, Alta. — New hog processing plants in the United States are bullish for the Canadian pork industry, says agricultural consultant Larry Martin. Figures he provided at the Banff Pork Seminar Jan. 11 show this is the fifth year of hog herd expansion in the U.S., which now has 73 million hogs and indicates pork demand is strong. Martin said in an interview that even with a growing U.S. hog herd, Canadian hog producers can help supply the new processing plants. But that’s contingent on the future of the North American Free Trade Agreement now being renegotiated and is under threat of cancellation by U.S. President Donald Trump. “If the market stays open, it’s a good thing for Canada because they’re either going to want our weaner pigs to finish down there to go through their plants or they’re going to want our finished hogs to go through their plants, so it can’t be a bad thing in that regard,” he said. “The question is, are markets going to stay open because we don’t know what’s going to happen on NAFTA, because we’re so bent on, apparently, saving supply management that we haven’t thought about the other commodities and what the implications are for them.” Trump recently suggested the talks could be extended beyond March, when Mexican elections take place. Martin was critical of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s hesitance toward a new Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement that would likely be favourable for red meat exports. He also questioned Canada’s lack of investment in transportation and port facilities that would enhance export capability. “It’s more in the grain industry, of course, where we have the problem because we haven’t done anything to improve rail facilities in this country since 1898 maybe, something like that. We’re going to get more and more congested at the port for everything. “I can’t understand why we’re not thinking about this. Brazil has already sunk billions of dollars into transportation and port facilities to get the grain out of Mato Grosso and places like that. Russia and Ukraine are now the low cost producers of wheat in the world. They’ve got huge storage stocks at the moment and they’re putting billions of dollars into transportation and storage facilities. “And here we are in Canada … There are some private companies investing in port facilities, but I don’t hear any talk out of government about it at all, whether it’s for grain or refrigeration or whatever. It makes no sense to me.” barb.glen@producer.com

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Forgoing antibiotics comes with a cost Hog producers told they can expect higher piglet mortality and costs of production if they move to an antibiotic-free system BY BARB GLEN LETHBRIDGE BUREAU

BANFF, Alta. — Hog producers who plan to convert to a raisedwithout-antibiotics production model can expect higher piglet mortality, higher costs of production and market premiums that will level off as more operations convert. Given those factors, conversion might not seem overly attractive, but a push for meat from animals raised without antibiotics is increasing, so a market is there to be filled. Clayton Johnson, director of health with Carthage Veterinary Services in Carthage, Illinois, told producers at the Banff Pork Semin a r Ja n . 1 0 t h a t d e m a n d f o r reduced antibiotic use in food animals is not a fad. Food companies are demanding it, and consumers say they want it, too. What neither of those entities may realize is that raised without antibiotics (RWA) means a higher number of piglet deaths because antibiotics are not an option for animals in the program. There are ways to mitigate death loss, Johnson said, but it is a reality that all producers on a RWA program will face. “If you’re a producer that’s going to go to a raised without antibiotics program, it has to be your goal to do so without seeing an increase in mortality. You’ve got to make that a primary objective, is to, number one, look out for the well-being of the pig and do everything you can to set up the pig’s environment, their health program, their nutrition program, so that their mortality levels don’t change,” Johnson said in an interview. “And if you can do that, you’re going to be a very successful producer and avoid concerns about, well, what’s the optimum? Is it eliminating antibiotic use or is it seeing some mortality impact? We’d love to have our cake and eat it at the same time. It’s not always possible.” Johnson said studies on what it costs to convert to RWA are specific

A veterinarian says the demand for reduced antibiotic use in pork is not a fad, but premiums for producing such a product will shrink as more producers adopt the system. | FILE PHOTO to each operation because every one is different. However, he referenced one paper that estimated a US$9 per head increase in cost of production based on today’s market price for pigs. That’s equivalent to an increase in costs of about $4.40 per hundredweight. Higher piglet mortality is the main factor in those increased costs, Johnson said. There are packers who offer a premium for RWA pork, which is an encouraging sign for conversion, but that premium will diminish as more operations convert to RWA. “I think there will always be a premium there because people do appreciate that it’s a change in your production practices and you’re selling a value-added product at that point.

“So I think there will be a premium that’s there. I think we’ll see an erosion in that premium with time. I think there will always be a premium there, but I think the premiums that producers are achieving today are probably the nicest premiums we’ll ever see because that market will get saturated with time.” Johnson said the poultry industry is an example. About one in every three broilers in the United States is now raised in some kind of an RWA program, but only 4.4 percent of those are sold at a premium. “What they have done is saturated this market,” he said. Poultry had the advantage of being able to sell the entire RWA bird for a premium if it is offered. Not so with a hog carcass. “Let’s be honest. We’ve got a big

portion of the carcass we can’t get paid a premium for.… Who is going to pay extra for the pigtails that are antibiotic free?” Johnson encouraged producers to examine the economics when pondering conversion to RWA. Among the benefits are a price premium, lower antibiotic costs and potentially fewer pigs to feed for the same revenue. Among the costs are potentially more vaccine, different rations, lower feed conversion and more feed needed per pound of gain, plus higher mortality. “Don’t let yourself get into a situation where you’ve signed up to deliver a higher cost pig and you didn’t account for all of the cost components,” he said. Producers must also consider

that some pigs will have to be treated with antibiotics for health and animal welfare reasons, so those pigs will have to be marketed outside RWA. That scenario has revenue and costs as well. It must all be considered if an RWA conversion is pondered, as the public seems to want. “Our reality is, as pork producers, we are being asked to reduce our antibiotic usage,” he said. “We don’t know how to measure it yet. We don’t exactly know what the ask is, but the public wants us to decrease our antibiotic footprint, no different from a carbon footprint or anything else. They want to trust us that we are doing the right things with antibiotic stewardship.” barb.glen@producer.com

Antibiotic regulations tighten, but drugs will still be available BY BARB GLEN LETHBRIDGE BUREAU

BANFF, Alta. — Pork producers have questions about access to antibiotics as rules change in Canada aimed at mitigating the effects of antimicrobial resistant bacteria. Swine veterinarian Dr. Egan Brockhoff said he fields many queries, but he assured producers at the Banff Pork Seminar Jan. 11 that antibiotics will continue to be available for swine production. The federal government has developed and published a “framework for action on antimicrobial resistance and antimicrobial use.” It includes provision for continued use of antimicrobials in livestock production, albeit with changes, said Brockhoff. Some changes to use are already in effect and others are pending. “All in-feed antibiotics used today will still be available tomorrow,” he

said, noting this is a common concern among hog producers. As well, Class 1 antibiotics, those most important in human medicine, will still be available for pigs but only by prescription from a veterinarian, Brockhoff said. Class 1 antimicrobials labelled for pigs include enrofloxacin (Baytril) and ceftiofur (Excede), among others. Medically important antibiotics will no longer be available to livestock producers over the counter, and products will no longer be allowed to carry growth promotion claims on their labels. Brockhoff said Health Canada regulations are designed to provide increased oversight of antimicrobial use by veterinarians as well as greater oversight of veterinarians themselves in terms of dispensing. Manufacturers will have to report all sales, which is a new requirement, and own-use imports of drugs have been curtailed, he said, adding that the pork industry is not a major user of the OUI option.

Veterinary health products such as prebiotics, probiotics and enzymes will be subject to oversight as of May 2018 for low risk products. Those products can’t claim they treat or cure illness but can say they may maintain the health and welfare of animals. As well, they must be provided in a dosage form. Brockhoff said the rest of the world is also being asked to adjust its rules surrounding antimicrobial use as awareness grows about resistant bacteria. The new rules might help streamline paperwork for feed mills when they add antimicrobials to feed and might also move veterinarians to greater use of electronic tracking when giving prescriptions. Increased tracking is also expected to help all players better understand how antimicrobial use relates to development of resistance. barb.glen@producer.com

ANTIMICROBIAL CATEGORIES • Class 1 – very high importance and the preferred option for treatment of serious human infection, with either no or very few available alternatives

• Class 3 – medium importance and not the preferred option for treatment in humans • Class 4 – low importance; not used in human medicine

• Class 2 – high importance for treating human infections, with some alternatives available Source: Health Canada

CANADIAN POLICY INITIATIVES FOR ANTIMICROBIAL USE • increasing oversight of veterinary drug imports • increasing oversight on import and quality of active pharmaceutical ingredients (changes take effect May 2018) • mandatory reporting of sales volume from manufacturers and importers (changes take effect March 31, 2019) Source: Egan Brockhoff

• facilitating access to low-risk veterinary health products as additional tools for animal health and welfare • removing growth promotion claims from medically important antimicrobials • increasing veterinary oversight over all medically important antimicrobials (changes take effect Dec. 1, 2018)

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Ontario producers have soft spot for Jersey cows Farmers’ grandfather raised the breed, as did the uncle from whom they bought the operation in 1983 BY BARBARA DUCKWORTH CALGARY BUREAU

ELORA, Ont. — Jersey cows are a family tradition at Creek Edge Farms. Based at Elora, Ont., Oscar Martin and his sons, Terry and Javen Martin, admit they have a soft spot for the brown, doe eyed cattle. “My grandpa had Jerseys and my uncle who owned this farm before had Jerseys,” Javen Martin told a tour group. The average Jersey provides 26 to 27 litres of milk per day but the butterfat is at 5.5 percent, a full percentage point higher than Holsteins. The farmer is paid for butterfat so Martin sees that as a bonus. The family bought the farm in 1983 and two years ago they comp l e t e l y re n ov at e d t h e d a i r y , rebuilding an old tie-stall barn and creating a system that centres around robotic milkers from the DeLaval company. The building measures 240 feet by 118 feet. The interior is brightly lit and well ventilated and the concrete floors glow like marble. The 95 milk cows move freely on slatted floors and visit the robot milkers several times a day. Milk production went up and the cows feed themselves and go for milking whenever they want. “It was a big change for the cows. They went from a tie stall to free stalls,” Javen said. He manages the family custom silage and hay cutting business and with two robotic milkers on site, he has more time to devote to that venture rather than showing up

every day for the 5:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. milkings. S o m e c ow s s t i l l n e e d t o b e fetched while others check in as often as possible to get the high moisture corn offered as a snack while the robot does its work. If a cow tries to cheat the system for treats, the computer knows it has been milked recently so no f e e d a p p e a r s a n d t h e c ow i s released from the chute. At the same time, being milked more often has reduced udder problems, which promotes better animal welfare because cows are not engorged as they wait to be milked. The feeding and milking system is run from a centralized computer that informs managers if something is wrong. It has also given the Martins some insight into cow behaviour. The timid cattle are able to pick their times without being butted out of the way by the boss cows. “One of my best cows, when you check, is always in there at 10:30 at night. That is when it is quiet,” he said. The farm grows corn, wheat, soybeans and alfalfa. It buys hay for the cows. The milking cows get 60 percent alfalfa and 40 percent silage with straw and corn distillers grains for added roughage. In addition, they sell the bull calves for beef because there is no market for Jersey veal calves. These are finished on a dry corn ration and go to customers who want Jersey beef. barbara.duckworth@producer.com

TOP: Jersey cows line up at the feed bunk at Creek Edge Farms at Elora, Ont. | BARBARA DUCKWORTH PHOTOS

ABOVE: One of two robot milkers handle 95 Jersey cows at Creek Edge Farms near Elora, Ont. LEFT: The cows at Creek Edge Farms get a diet of corn, silage, hay and straw. The corn is grown at the farm. FAR LEFT: Javen Martin, left, and his brother Terry run Creek Edge Farms with their father, Oscar.

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Case of the eyeless squirrel provides insight into natural world ANIMAL HEALTH

JAMIE ROTHENBURGER, DVM

t is a rare day when I diagnose an animal with missing parts at autopsy. In the fall of 2015, a concerned citizen found a young, female blind squirrel foraging on windfall apples near Windsor, Ont., and sent it to a wildlife rehabilitation centre. With no hope of long-term survival in the wild, the blind squirrel was humanely euthanized and submitted to the Ontario region of the Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative for autopsy. I happened to be taking cases that day. Suited up in my lab coat, blue disposable gloves and safety glasses, I inspected the tiny creature. To my amazement, the squirrel did not have eyes. One eye socket was completely covered with skin, while the other had only a tiny opening. When I removed the brain, it was obvious that more was wrong. Where thick, cord-link nerves normally connect the brain to the eyes, only a thread remained. I noted the change and proceeded to examine the rest of the body, including the internal organs. I was concerned that something else would be formed incorrectly in addition to the apparent lack of eyes, but nothing was out of place or malformed. I carefully dissected the tissue from w ithin both eye sockets and plunked these, along with the brain, in formalin preservative. The next step was to examine the tissues under the microscope. Nothing more than a small amount of fat and muscle came out of the eye sockets—there were no eye tissues present. The brain was also interesting. Normally, there are thick, pink nerve axons coursing through the middle brain. These act like telegraph wires to conduct information between the eyes and the brain, a crucial connection for vision. In the squirrel, these cords were reduced to a sliver. To confirm this, our department administrative assistant brought me a fresh roadkilled squirrel she found on her commute to the office. When I compared the normal brain to the blind squirrel, it was clear that the visual pathways were abnormal. I consulted with Dr. Bruce Grahn of the Western College of Veterinary Medicine and Dr. Fiona James at the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) along with Elizabeth Hartnett, soon-to-be veterinarian, also from the OVC. Together, we published this remarkable case in the October 2017 issue of the Journal of Wildlife Diseases. Cases like these may seem rare and insignificant in the grand scheme of thing, but I believe that examining unusual cases like this squirrel provide insight into the natural world. Animals are occasionally born blind. In instances where there is an apparent lack of eyes, it is usually that the eyes are tiny, rather than absent. This squirrel was incredibly rare because there were no eye structures at all.

Based on its estimated age, this squirrel was weaned and had been outside the nest for several weeks. Somehow, it avoided all kinds of hazards that come with urban existence including roaming cats and dogs, vehicles and other predators. It also had a good layer of body fat, showing that even a blind squirrel can find a nut. While documenting brain changes was important, this case also showed that blindness isn’t an immediate death sentence for all wild animals. Most experts would tell you that blind wildlife have little chance of surviving in nature. A potent example of this occurs when predatory birds, such as owls and hawks, suffer from eye disease. Unable to see well enough to hunt,

these unfortunate predators slowly waste away. We don’t know what caused this squirrel to be born without eyes. It is possible the squirrel’s dam was exposed to some type of toxin or infection during gestation. It could also be the result of a genetic mutation. We’ll never know for sure but I’m keen to continue examining these types of unusual wildlife cases. If you see sick or dead wildlife, please contact the Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative.

Dr. Jamie Rothenburger is a veterinarian who practices pathology and an assistant professor at the University of Calgary’s Faculty of Veterinary Medicine. Twitter: @JRothenburger FILE PHOTO

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