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19 percent of canola uninsured last year; ‘risk and hope’ philosophy alive and well on many farms

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If nothing else, U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer gets high marks for consistency. Since August, when re-negotiations for the North American Free Trade Agreement began, Lighthizer has said the U.S. wants to rebalance trade with Canada and Mexico. Some economists and trade experts have dismissed Lighthizer’s comments as posturing and a tactic to put pressure on Canada and Mexico. That analysis may be flawed because it’s been six months, and Lighthizer hasn’t moved from his key message. A U.S. Department of Agriculture economist said there’s a reason for Lighthizer’s consistency. In July 2017, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative released its objectives for the NAFTA re-negotiations. Steven Zahniser of the USDA Economic Research Service, said the message in the 18 page document is plain: the U.S. wants to rebalance trade.

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A lot of prairie farmers take a chance every year that the weather will be kind to them. Larry Weber, analyst with Weber Commodities, compared the number of insured acres in 2017 with Statistics Canada’s official estimate of crop size and found a big gap. Western Canada’s canola growers insured 18.5 million acres of the 22.8 million acres that were planted last year, according to data provided by provincial crop insurance agencies. That means 4.3 million acres were uninsured, or nearly 19 percent of the crop. Spring wheat farmers are even bigger risk takers. They insured 9.7 million acres of the 15.4 million acres planted, leaving 5.7 million acres uninsured, or 37 percent of the crop. “That’s a big roll of the dice,” said Weber. But he isn’t too surprised based on conversations with growers. “Some guys that I thought would be right on top of risk management have never insured,” said Weber. “My uncle farmed for 35 years. He never insured a thing. Nothing. And he was pissed off he had to insure his vehicles.” Weber believes the number of uninsured acres is on the rise and that the reluctance to manage the risk has a lot to do with a 15-year run of decent weather. “We haven’t had an absolute crop failure since 2002,” said Weber. “I don’t think it’s going to change until we have a wreck and we’re due.” SEE BIG GAMBLE, PAGE 4

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» D’ARCE MCMILLAN: Dry U.S. winter wheat may spark a spring rally. 8

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» KELSEY JOHNSON: February » MUSTARD PRICE: Growers are advised to hold off on mustard sales.

» U.S. WHEAT: Spring rain will be vital as

U.S. winter wheat continues to struggle. 7

is going to be a busy month for our politicians. 10

» KEVIN HURSH: Hybrid mustard holds great potential for the crop.

» MICHAEL RAINE: City folk

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are watching farmers’ response to rural crime.

» SAFE SPACE: The public library in Camrose » JODIE MIROSOVSKY: Take strives to be a safe space for everyone. 17 control of your body with nutritious food. 18 » ON THE FARM: Purebred cattle are the cornerstone of this Alberta ranch. 20 » CLARE ROWSON: Medication

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» COMPOST TEA: This farm uses compost tea to make their soil more active.

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» DIFFICULT CALVING: A veterinarian isn’t always needed for difficult calving.

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» EPD POWER: Expected progeny differences

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» THOM WEIR: Technology gains may have saved many a crop last season. 63

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“Whatever is going to happen this year is just kind of an interim thing.” Janice Tranberg, executive director of the Saskatchewan Canola Development Commission, said the council remains an integral part of the canola industry. “We really do think that the whole value chain representation is important and that’s what the canola council provides for us,” she said. “They’ve shown in the past that they’ve certainly brought value to us.”

Milligan BioFuels has entered receivership. The company from Foam Lake, Sask., was well known in Western Canada for its ability to take oilseeds that were mostly destined for farm pits and turn them into useful products. The company that is managing Milligan’s finances has suggested that it will be entertaining offers to sell it as a going-concern. Mark Kelly of Hardie and Kelly in Calgary said he has been hearing from a lot of producers about oilseeds they had planned to deliver over the next month. “Most of the farmers delivering lately had put Milligan on a CODbasis and were paid, we think,” he said. A pioneer in Canadian biodiesel, Milligan was developed through local initiatives and technologies from the University of Saskatchewan and Agriculture Canada. With products such as fuel conditioners, penetrating oils and road dust suppressants, the company served a need for producers looking to deal with otherwise difficult to market heated canola or harvests such as last spring’s overwintered crop. Last week, an Alberta court granted an application from Alberta public lender Alberta Treasury Branches, which pushed the Saskatchewan company onto the road to potential bankruptcy. ATB holds a $6 million mortgage on the Foam Lake facility, as well as an operating loan and a letter of credit, and the lender said in an affidavit filed at the end of last month it felt the need to act quickly to ensure its interests were protected. Producers were hauling canola to the facility as recently as a few days before its closure, and several noted on Twitter that they had been paid for their deliveries. Others said they were booked to deliver, but the only contact they had with the company about its business suspension was a recorded message on Milligan’s telephone system informing callers that the company was placed into receivership Feb. 2 and that all staff had been terminated. Secured creditors include ATB, a Calgary-based energy firm, where the chair of the Milligan board appears to be a principal, and several smaller equipment providers. “I expect we will hear from others with claims,” said Kelly. Milligan is capable of producing more than 20 million litres of biodiesel annually, using more than 50,000 tonnes of canola. The business employed about 45 people in its Foam Lake operations and had sales staff in other locations, including Red Deer. Members of Milligan’s board were contacted for this story but didn’t comment other than to say it was “a shame” and that the “whole story will be better known in the near future.” For more information contact Hardie and Kelly at 403-777-9999.

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Canola council funding slashed Richardson pullout prompts formula change, which cuts member contributions by one-third BY SEAN PRATT SASKATOON NEWSROOM

The Canola Council of Canada will be operating in 2018 with a budget that has been reduced by nearly one-third. In addition to losing about $1 million in annual funding from Richardson International, the council will have less money coming in from grower groups, crushers and other exporters. That is because the council’s board of directors decided to adjust the funding formula in the wake of Richardson’s exit from the organization. “The board wanted to keep the relative balance between the sectors of the value chain,” said council president Jim Everson. Provincial grower groups will pay a levy of 15 cents per tonne in 2018, down from 23 cents per tonne in previous years. Crushers and the remaining exporters will pay 19 cents per tonne, down from 23 cents per tonne. Life science companies contribute a fixed amount every year, and that is not changing. All together it amounts to a 32 percent reduction in core funding for the industry organization. “We’ve made adjustments. We’ve reduced some of our market development programming,” said Everson. However, he stressed that the budget reduction is a one-year thing. The council is conducting a strategic review in 2018 in order to develop a strong industry consensus on what its role should be.

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“It’s our hope that those companies and organizations that may be questioning our programming now will see value at the end of that process,” he said. The review will reassess what the council’s role will be in activities such as agronomy and market development. Everson hopes Richardson will be happy with the end result and come back into the fold. The grain company has stated that it is willing to resume funding if it sees the desired changes at the council. Growers traditionally provide about half of the council’s funding, and that will be the case again in 2018. The amount they contributed in 2016, the last audited financial information available, was $3.5 million. The Alberta Canola Producers Commission is budgeting slightly less than $900,000 for its 2017-18 contribution to the council, down from $1.3 million the previous year. “I cannot stress this enough, the grower organizations did not just pull their money out,” said Kevin Serfas, Alberta’s representative on the council’s board of directors.

The Canola Council of Canada hopes the funding cut is temporary. | FILE PHOTO

“The canola council’s board decided that when Richardson pulled their money we were dealing with less money period, so we came up with a formula to make this work for the next year.” Brian Chorney, the Manitoba Canola Growers Association’s representative on the council’s board, said the 2018 budget is an anomaly and that the strategic review will result in a revamped funding formula. “We’re going over everything with a fine-toothed comb,” said Chorney.

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BIG GAMBLE ON INSURANCE

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» CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Shawn Jaques, president of the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corp., thinks Weber’s numbers sound about right. SCIC typically insures 73 to 78 percent of the acres farmed in the province. Last year, it insured slightly more than 75 percent. But he disagreed with the premise that uninsured acres are on the rise. It tends to be fairly steady from year to year. He said there are a number of reasons why about one-quarter of farmers don’t take out multi-peril insurance through the provincial agencies. Some growers feel confident in selfinsuring. Others only want hail insurance. Some farmers rely on AgriStability for risk management. And others choose to use the services of private insurance companies. Grant Kosior, chief executive officer of Global Ag Risk Solutions, a private, revenue-based risk management insurance company, believes the actual amount of completely uninsured acres is about half of what Weber reports. He puts little faith in Statistics Canada’s acreage estimates and noted that Weber’s numbers do not include hail insurance and acres insured by private firms such as Global Ag Risk Solutions, which will be taking on $2 billion of risk this year. Kosior said there are definitely growers out there who like to selfinsure. “If you’re rich enough and you have the stomach to be able to take on the risk, then by all means that’s not a bad strategy,” he said. Daryl Beswitherick, program manager for national inspection standards with the Canadian Grain Commission, believes one reason farmers don’t insure is size. “Some of the farms get so large that they’re spread out so far that they generally almost crop insure themselves,” he said. “You’re not going to have the same disaster on every piece of land.” Kosior said it’s true that farmers try to spread out their land in a northto-south fashion to reduce the risk of a total loss from weather that moves mainly from west to east. But he disagrees that it is big farmers who self-insure. In fact, he said the opposite is true. “A growing farm eats up all of its profits into the feeding of the growth,” said Kosior. Their working capital is depleted and that leaves them more vulnerable to weather risks, so they tend to take out insurance. It is the farms that are done growing and have stockpiled cash that consider rolling the dice and going without insurance, he said. Canola has a much lower percentage of uninsured acres than competing crops like wheat, peas and lentils because input costs are much higher with canola and that makes it riskier to grow. Kosior said the average farm makes a crop insurance claim once every eight years. But that doesn’t mean they can’t benefit from having insurance those other seven years. He said one study showed that farmers in Western Canada who carry margin insurance that covers them for the cost of their inputs make an average of $21 per acre more per year than farmers who don’t. sean.pratt@producer.com

Cows that have just been turned out to pasture after calving build up their strength again at a feeding trough on the MacMillan Colony west of Cayley, Alta. | MIKE STURK PHOTO

Alta. wheat, barley commissions merge staff Canola group plans to increase research spending; pulse growers lower checkoff BY JEREMY SIMES EDMONTON BUREAU

Alberta’s main crop commissions are going to be doing a few things differently this year as they aim to make the best use of producers’ check-off dollars. They spelled out their plans during their annual general meetings at FarmTech in Edmonton last week. Up first was the Alberta Canola Producers Commission. The organization told members it plans to spend up to an additional $2 million on research this year. While the spending increase will likely put the organization into a deficit, general manager Ward Toma said the move is necessary to ensure critical research projects are completed. He said government grants aren’t expected to cover all of the

commission’s projects, so the g ro u p n e e d s t o u s e i t s ow n resources to ensure they get done. “We have the capacity now, with members’ equity, to be able to invest in those programs and address some of the issues farmers are facing,” Toma said. “Issues like clubroot, new insect pests and addressing some of the questions around neonics and beneficial insects.” In particular, he said the commission needs to do more research on clubroot because there are still many unanswered questions. “We want to look at what is a proper rotation in a clubroot field, what crops can negatively or positively impact that rotation,” he said. “There’s a lot of discussion around how long of a break there should be between canola crops in a location of clubroot. Is it three

years, four years, five years, or six years? We need to know that number so growers can manage the land resources they have.” While Alberta canola is increasing spending, the Alberta Wheat Commission hopes to be more efficient with its resources. General manager Tom Steve announced at the commission’s annual general meeting that it is officially merging its staff with the Alberta Barley Commission. There won’t be any changes to board governance, he said, and each commission will still have its own budget. That means barley checkoffs will stay with the barley commission and wheat checkoffs will stay with the wheat commission. “The idea is that the staff will provide services to both organizations. It will be seamless in the perspective of the boards,” he said.

“We see a trend towards amalgamation in cropping groups, so we’re trying to analyze and make sure we’re keeping pace with the expectations of both our growers and potentially our business partners in the industry to make sure we’re spending our dollars the most efficiently.” Alberta Pulse Growers is also making changes to ensure farmers’ dollars are better used. Me m b e r s h i p a t t h e p u l s e group’s annual general meeting voted to lower the levy from one p e rc e n t t o 0 . 7 5 p e rc e n t . I f approved by the Agricultural Products Marketing Council, the change will take effect Aug. 1. “We’ve tried to be as prudent as we can, and we think we will be able to work in those guidelines,” said chair D’Arcy Hilgartner. jeremy.simes@producer.com

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New ag group focuses on mental health BY JEREMY SIMES EDMONTON BUREAU

Soon after Kim Keller found out that a farmer had died by suicide, she took to social media to call on the agriculture community to do more for mental health. The response from others who shared their personal struggles was huge, she said, and discussions on the topic have only grown since. “The entire industry was invested in wanting to talk about it,” said Keller, a farmer near Gronlid, Sask. “So we decided we wanted this to be a focus for many, many years to come. We realized there needed to be a single organization that drove the conversation, so we decided to do it.” She partnered with Lesley Kelly and Hinanshu Singh to create the Do More Agriculture Foundation, which they launched at FarmTech in Edmonton Jan. 30. Keller said the initiative aims to make people aware of mental health issues on the farm. By doing that, they hope to break the stigma so more people feel comfortable talking about it. They are sharing their own stories at conferences or on social media as a way to let others know that it’s OK to have feelings of anxiety, stress, depression or loneliness. Kelly said she was depressed after giving birth to her second child, and that her husband, Mathieu, also experienced anxiety and feelings of isolation following that. “My husband and I both have shared our mental health journeys and it’s who we are and it’s made us stronger and closer together,” Kelly said. “We want to normalize this conversation because it’s our every day and we wanted to showcase that we are a regular couple that has its peaks and valleys. No one is alone in this.” Singh said it seems like more p e o p l e i n t h e i n d u s t r y h av e become open to talking about their mental health. “Looking at what it used to be like, I think there has been a big differ-

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Lesley Kelly, Hinanshu Singh and Kim Keller launched the Do More Agriculture Foundation to address the stigma of mental illness in the agriculture industry. | JEREMY SIMES PHOTO ence,” he said. “Mental health was something that people felt uncomfortable talking about, but now I think we’re seeing more and more wanting to come forward, even those in the older generation who might portray that they are tough.” Keller said she hopes by spreading awareness, and by encouraging farmers to talk about it or offer help, that there will be a reduction in suicides. “Improvement in those numbers would be fantastic,” she said. jeremy.simes@producer.com

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This Jersey calf was born Jan. 13 on the Hare farm near Rosetown, Sask. Mother and son were doing fine, even though the calf didn’t seem to enjoy all the attention. | CHERYL HARE PHOTO

U.S. WON’T BUDGE ON TRADE STANCE » CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 “Improve the U.S. trade balance and reduce the trade deficit (in goods) with the NAFTA countries,” the first line in the document says. The USTR summary of its objectives repeats that message in several ways: • “The new NAFTA will be modernized … (to) reflect a fairer deal, addressing America’s persistent trade imbalances in North America.” • “Most importantly, the new NAFTA will promote a market system that functions more efficiently, leading to reciprocal and balanced trade among the parties.” The USTR goal of balanced trade was on full display in late January, when Lighthizer, Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland and Mexico’s economy minister, Ildefonso Guajardo, spoke following the sixth round of NAFTA negotiations in Montreal. President Donald Trump has repeatedly said that NAFTA is the worst trade deal in history. Conse-

quently, the U.S. administration requested the deal be modernized, which led to formal talks between the three nations. Those negotiations began in August. Lighthizer, 90 seconds into his comments in Montreal, said the U.S. has a trade deficit in goods with Canada. “Using Canadian statistics, Canada sold the United States $298 billion, US dollars, in 2016,” he said. “We sold Canada $210 billion dollars in goods.” He then addressed the complaint, repeatedly raised by Canadian officials, that the U.S. demand to rebalance trade is absurd. Freeland has said trade negotiations are about achieving mutual benefit, not a process where one side must win and the other must lose. Lighthizer doesn’t see it that way. “I think there is some misunderstanding here that the United States is being unfair in these negotiations. That is not the case.” When one country has a sizable trade deficit, it’s reasonable to ask why, Lighthizer said.

“I ask Canadians … is it not fair for us to wonder whether this imbalance could in part be caused by the rules of NAFTA?” he said. “Would Canada not ask the same question if the rules were reversed?” Lighthizer described the U.S. approach to the NAFTA talks in terms of fairness and equity, but Canadian officials have a different perspective. Denis Landreville, lead negotiator on regional agreements with Agriculture Canada, said Lighthizer and U.S. negotiators have taken an “old guard” approach to the talks, “when the U.S. was in a position to impose its will and not have to give anything in exchange.… The U.S. views NAFTA as having benefitted Canada and Mexico, and not benefitting the U.S.” That explains why Lighthizer has put forward proposals that would tilt the scales in U.S. favour, such as changing the rules of origin around automobile manufacturing so that half of all content comes from the U.S., eliminating a mechanism to

resolve disputes between the trading nations, and rules that would effectively prevent Canadian and Mexican companies from winning government procurement contracts in the U.S. It’s hard to know if Lighthizer and Trump will back down from their objective of rebalancing trade, but it’s unlikely that Canada or Mexico will force their hand. A more likely scenario is that p re s s u re f ro m U. S. b u s i n e s s groups, which mostly support NAFTA, could soften Lighthizer’s position. “We see the USTR and the administration grappling somehow, trying to reconcile U.S. objectives with stakeholder interests,” Landreville said at the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Conference, which was held late last month in Ottawa. “We see stakeholders in the U.S. particularly vocal about suggest i o n s (o f ) w i t h d raw a l ( f ro m NAFTA).”

Why ag is on the trade backburner Denis Landreville, trade negotiator with Agriculture Canada, said agriculture hasn’t been a hot topic within the re-negotiations for North American Free Trade Agreement. One reason for that is a lack of someone to negotiate with. Canada has a chief agricultural negotiator at the table, Frederic Seppey. The U.S. does not. “Si x m o nt h s i nt o i nt e n s i v e NAFTA negotiations the U.S. has yet to appoint it’s chief agricultural negotiator,” Landreville said in late January. “(So) when certain high ranking USDA under-secretaries of trade make public statements that Canada is not constructive on agricultural issues, it’s hard to take too seriously when the U.S. has yet to offer up a (chief agricultural negotiator).”

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Large mustard estimate tough on bids Ag Canada expecting 371,000 acres, but a much higher estimate prompted users to stop contracting with processors BY SEAN PRATT SASKATOON NEWSROOM

There is a huge discrepancy in mustard acre projections for the 2018-19 crop year. Agriculture Canada believes the upcoming crop will be a similar size to last year’s crop at 371,000 acres. Chuck Penner, analyst with LeftFi e l d C o m m o d i t y R e s e a rc h, recently told a CropSphere audience that he expects 500,000 to 550,000 acres. It doesn’t sound like that big of a divide, but for a small crop such as m u s t a rd , i t ’s t h e d i f f e re n c e between a bullish and a bearish outlook for prices. Kevin Dick, president of All Commodities Trading Ltd., a Winnipeg based mustard processing firm, was leaning more toward Penner’s outlook until Penner made his CropSphere presentation. That changed everything. There were several end users in the room, and once they heard Penner’s forecast, which at the high end would be the biggest crop since 2004, they were breathing a collective sigh of relief. In the aftermath of the presentation, end users stopped contracting mustard with processors such as All Commodities Trading. In turn, processors dropped their new crop bids for yellow mustard to 35 cents per pound from 40 cents at the CropSphere show and brown mustard to 32 cents from 35 cents. Dick has subsequently reduced his spring planting estimate to 400,000 acres, down from 450,000 to 500,000 acres before Penner’s presentation. It is now more in line with Agriculture Canada’s number. “We’re really going into a dangerous situation,” he said. That is because there will be no carryout for anything but oriental mustard in Canada and the rest of the world heading into the new crop year. In addition, there are drought conditions in the mustard growing areas of North America. “If we get sub-400,000 acres because the contracting price is no longer attractive to the farmer and it continues to stay dry, I say look out on mustard,” said Dick. He is stunned that end users are refusing to contract at least a por-

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MUSTARD PRODUCTION IN CANADA There is plenty of debate where mustard acres are heading in 2018. Agriculture Canada is calling for status quo while analyst Chuck Penner thinks it could drift as high as 550,000 acres as mustard takes over some lentil ground. His presentation on the subject at CropSphere gave end users peace of mind, which has driven down new crop bids and may push plantings back towards Agriculture Canada’s estimate of 371,000 acres.

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Mustard supply and demand Seeded area (000 acres) Harvested area (000 acres) Yield (lb./acre) Production (000 tonnes) Imports (000 tonnes) Total supply (000 tonnes) Exports (000 tonnes) Domestic use (000 tonnes) Carry-out Stocks Stocks-to-use ratio Average price** * projected ** FOB country position

2016-2017 524 496 1,046 236 10 251 124 47 80 47 660

2017-2018 385 378 710 122 10 212 120 47 45 27 815-845

2018-2019* 371 361 886 145 2 192 125 42 25 15 810-840

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tion of their needs for 2018-19. “I’ve been doing mustard for almost 20 years now and I am alarmed that the end buyers aren’t coming to the table to support the processors,” said Dick. Penner believes there will be an exodus out of lentils in southern Saskatchewan because growers are put off by bids of 16 cents per pound for red lentils and 24 cents for greens. They are also concerned about the lack of buying interest from India. “Farmers this year are looking for alternatives far more than they have in the last couple of years,” he said. Mustard prices are good compared to other crops with old crop yellow mustard selling for about 38 cents per lb., brown fetching 43 cents and oriental 32 cents. Penner said it has been feast or famine with mustard the past couple of years. Growers harvested 236,000 tonnes of the crop in 201617 and last year produced about half of that amount. He is a little nervous about yields because of lingering drought conditions in southern Saskatchewan, where the crop is grown. His yield forecast is 917 lb. per acre, which is slightly above the previous fiveyear average. The other wild card for yellow mustard will be the size of the U.S. crop. Growers south of the border produced 96,270 tonnes in 2016-17 and attempted to grow a similarsized crop last year, but yields were disappointing and production fell by 37 percent. Dick has been doing some contracting in the United States, and he gets the feeling that plantings will be about the same for the third year in a row at around 95,000 acres. He believes supplies in the Black Sea region are dwindling, just like they are in North America, based on reports he has heard. “I’m a firm believer that they’re running out of this current crop. I’m a firm believer,” said Dick. His message to growers is to take a wait and see approach. “I see no reason for them to panic. I see no reason for them to rush out and contract at these values,” said Dick. sean.pratt@producer.com

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Spring rain vital for struggling U.S winter wheat crop Yields could fall if spring rain doesn’t come in time, affecting commodity exchanges BY SEAN PRATT SASKATOON NEWSROOM

The U.S. winter wheat crop is struggling, and there is no relief in sight. In Kansas, only 14 percent of the crop was rated in good to excellent condition as of Jan. 29, down from 51 percent at the end of November. Oklahoma was worse with four percent in the good to excellent categories. The main problem is the dryness. Almost half of the hard red winter wheat belt has received less than 25 percent of normal precipitation over the past three months. In Kansas, 79 percent of the topsoil moisture supplies and 70 percent of subsoil supplies were rated short to very short. Oklahoma was in worse shape with 93 percent of both the topsoil and subsoil supplies in those two categories. Bruce Burnett, director of markets and weather with Glacier MarketsFarm, said wheat has an uncanny ability to rebound, so he will wait until spring to draw conclusions about the fate of the crop. “There is risk to this crop if the spring rains don’t arrive,” he said. “By the time we hit mid-March, if we haven’t seen much precipitation, then all sorts of red flags will be up.” History shows the dry conditions in the southern Plains could well

persist through spring. Commodity Weather Group (CWG) has studied seven years with similar conditions where it was dry in the southern Plains in the winter and there was a weak to moderate La Nina — 2014, 2011, 2006, 1996, 1986, 1981 and 1963 — and the trend was for the winter dryness to linger. “The Plains stayed on the drier side and the heat was also focused over the Plains in the spring as well,” said CWG president Matt Rogers. “That could continue to create problems for the Plains’ hard red winter wheat.” A prolonged spring drought would inflict serious damage on a U.S. winter wheat crop that is already struggling, said Burnett. Crop establishment was poor in the southern portion of the wheat belt, making the crop susceptible to winterkill. The crop hasn’t broken dormancy, but recent warm temperatures caused it to lose some of its winter hardiness, which means a cold snap in the next few weeks could do damage. Arlan Suderman, chief commodities economist with INTL FCStone, said there were winterkill conditions on Jan. 1, but it’s too early to say how much damage that caused. He believes yields will be 10 to 20 percent below trend if rain doesn’t come before crop heading.

WORLD WHEAT PRODUCTION Many players make up the world’s wheat market. Canada’s influence is largely in higher quality, high-protein products. World spring wheat production (billion bu.)

’11-’12

’12-’13

Australia

’07-’08 ’08-’09 ’09-’10 ’10-’11 0.50

0.79

0.80

1.01

1.10

0.84

’13-’14 ’14-’15 ’15-’16 ’16-’17 0.93

0.87

0.90

1.21

Canada

0.74

1.05

0.99

0.86

0.93

1.00

1.38

1.08

1.01

1.16

China

4.01

4.13

4.22

4.23

4.31

4.44

4.47

4.63

4.78

4.73

4.43

5.58

5.13

5.02

5.07

4.92

5.31

5.76

5.87

5.30

lndia

2.78

2.88

2.96

2.97

3.19

3.48

3.43

3.52

3.18

3.30

lran

0.58

0.29

0.49

0.50

0.46

0.51

0.53

0.48

0.55

0.57

Kazakhstan

0.60

0.46

0.63

0.35

0.83

0.36

0.51

0.48

0.50

0.61

Pakistan

0.85

0.77

0.88

0.86

0.93

0.86

0.89

0.95

0.92

0.93

Russia

1.81

2.34

2.27

1.52

2.06

1.38

1.91

2.17

2.24

2.66

Turkey

0.57

0.62

0.68

0.62

0.69

0.59

0.69

0.56

0.72

0.64

Ukraine

0.51

0.95

0.77

0.62

0.82

0.58

0.82

0.91

1.00

0.99

United States

2.05

2.51

2.21

2.16

1.99

2.25

2.13

2.02

2.06

2.31

All others

3.01

2.74

3.20

3.14

3.22

2.97

3.24

3.29

3.26

3.22

22.46

25.10

25.22

23.84

25.59

24.17

26.24

26.72

26.99

27.62

Total

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That is on top of having the second smallest winter wheat crop on record. Growers planted 32.6 million acres, down less than one percent from last year and 10 percent from 2016. Even with a small winter wheat

harvest, the U.S. would still have ample total wheat supplies. “What it does do is tighten the supplies of quality milling wheat,” said Suderman. Burnett said a production drop of

10 to 15 percent could lift wheat prices on the North American commodity exchanges but not the world price because of the global glut. sean.pratt@producer.com

U.S. cattle market booming, but storm clouds looming BY BARBARA DUCKWORTH CALGARY BUREAU

PHOENIX, Ariz. — The U.S. beef industry has turned in a stellar performance for the last several years with record profits across all the segments. “It has been a great run,” said Kevin Good of the U.S. market analysis firm Cattlefax. “All segments of our industry have been very profitable, a rare time in our history.” The number of cattle continues to go up, beef production is increasing to a record level of 27.2 billion pounds this year and demand is strong as more Americans see household income improving with extra money to spend. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s cattle inventory, which was released Jan. 31, reported that the national herd is at 94.4 million head, a one percent increase over last year. The breakdown shows 41.1 million beef cows, 9.4 million dairy cows and 2.5 million bulls. There are 14 million cattle on feed, up seven percent from last year this time. However there are some clouds on the horizon, analysts said during their presentation at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association convention, which was held in Phoenix Jan. 31-Feb. 2. Competing proteins such as pork and poultry are also surging, which means a record 102 billion lb. of meat could be on the market this year. There were 96.4 billion lb. of meat in 2016, which could increase to 104.1 billion lb. by 2019.

The U.S. has become export dependent. Trade accounts for $330 to $340 per animal, and customers outside the country are relied upon to take the extra supply. Randy Blach, chief executive officer of Cattlefax, said Americans may have to eat an extra 44 lb. of meat a year if the U.S. backs away from trade deals. Domestically, problems could arise this spring and summer because severe drought that is already drying out California and Arizona could spread across agricultural regions. Producers need to be cautious. The market will probably plateau in the next 12 to 18 months, considering weather and a growing mountain of meat. “We would suggest as we go through 2018 that expansion will stop,” he said. “We know there is a lot of profitability within the industry with calf prices where they are at. That would suggest continued expansion for the next couple of years, but nonetheless we have to be cautious.” Good forecasts live prices will be strong for 2018. Fed cattle should range from $100 to $130 per hundredweight to average $115 per cwt. Feeders in the 750 lb. weight range should go for $135 to $160 per cwt. and average $158 per cwt. Calves in the 550 lb. weight class should range from $135 to $180 per cwt. and average $158. Utility cows will average $60 with a range of $50 to $70 per cwt. Bred cow values will be around $1,400 to $1,600 each. barbara.duckworth@producer.com

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Troubled U.S. winter wheat crop could prompt spring rally MARKET WATCH

D’ARCE McMILLAN

ansas hard red winter wheat futures jumped higher by about US40 cents a bushel, or 10 percent, in the last week of January on continuing dry weather in the southern U.S. Plains and a weaker U.S. dollar. The rally did not extend to the Minneapolis spring wheat market, but the action in the winter wheat market shows the trade is a little nervous. It is likely premature because the condition of winter wheat in Januar y has little bearing on final yields. There is lots of weather between now and when the U.S. winter wheat crop is harvested. Indeed, a large part of Nebraska and Kansas received welcome snow Feb. 3-5. And as always, spring rain is the key determining factor on yield. Nevertheless, even with the recent snow, the overall moisture deficit is large and producers and wheat buyers must be wondering

when this drought that grips most of the southern Plains will end. In a monthly report issued Jan. 29, the winter wheat crop in Kansas, the biggest wheat producing state, was rated 44 percent poor to very poor, 42 percent fair and only 15 percent good to excellent. That is a poor rating for this time of year and well down from the end of December when 38 percent was good to excellent. The condition of the crop in the second largest winter wheat producing state, Oklahoma, was even worse. The dry weather is not a surprise. This is a La Nina winter and they tend to deliver dry weather to the southern Plains. La Ninas are a reoccurring phenomenon caused when water in the eastern Pacific is cooler than usual. The U.S. Climate Prediction Center expects the La Nina to persist into the northern hemisphere spring and then fade into neutral territory. You might remember that conditions in the Pacific were headed toward a La Nina last winter but never reached the full threshold. A paper by researchers at the University of Texas at Austin published last fall in the journal Geophysical Research found that dry weather in the U.S. in the second year of La Nina conditions tends to push far-

ther north and east than in the first year. There is no certainty that will occur this year, but it is one more thing to consider. The U.S. central and northern Plains suffered a spring and early summer drought last year and the dryness extended up into the southern Canadian Prairies. There is little subsurface moisture left in that region to sustain crop growth like it did last year. We could see some real action in the wheat market if it is still dry as spring begins. Millers would be expected to top up their wheat supply as insurance against a potentially small North American crop. Finally, the weaker American dollar, at its weakest point since December 2014 against a basket of other major world currencies, could make U.S. wheat more competitive on global markets, leading to stronger exports. That too would lift U.S. wheat futures. However, the rally could again be short lived if, as expected, the Black Sea region produces another big crop. If there is a spring rally, it would be wise to seriously consider locking in a price on a percentage of your expected production.

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Canola subsidies lucrative in N.D. The federal Price Loss Coverage program guarantees a price of US$10.075 per bushel BY ROBERT ARNASON BRANDON BUREAU

Canola growers in North Dakota don’t have to worry much about price. Since 2014, a U.S. Department of Agriculture program has guaranteed them a price of US$10.075 per bushel. That equates to C$12.60 per bu., assuming the loonie is valued at US80 cents. The price of canola in North Dakota was below $10.075 per bu. in 2015 and 2016, which triggered a payment to growers through a U.S. Department of Agriculture program called Price Loss Coverage. The payments were not small. In 2016, canola growers in the state received $72.1 million in PLC payments and $50.3 million in 2015, according to data from the Environmental Working Group, a non-profit that publishes information on U.S. farm subsidies. Canola acres in North Dakota are typically around 1.4 million. Using that acreage figure: • In 2016, on average, growers received about $51 per acre from the PLC program. • In 2015, they received about $36 per acre. Canola isn’t the only crop that’s part of the PLC program. It covers most U.S. crops, from major ones such as corn to small crops such as oats. In 2016 the USDA paid out $3.1 billion through the PLC, and North Dakota’s share of the national payout was $159 million. The EWG hasn’t released data yet for 2017. Joe Glauber, former chief economist with the USDA, said agricultural committees in the U.S. Congress are skilled at preserving subsidies and support for farmers. However, maintaining programs such as Price Loss Coverage may become harder as the U.S. deficit expands. “Ag has been resourceful in eluding cuts in the past, but I think they will absorb some cuts in the next few years.” The support payments for U.S. canola growers are particularly

generous because the floor price, or reference price, of $10.075 for canola is unusually high. In comparison, the PLC program has pegged the reference price of soybeans at $8.40 per bu. Soybean prices exceeded $8.40 per bu. in 2015 and 2016, so PLC payments to U.S. soybean growers were negligible. Barry Goodwin, agricultural economist at North Carolina State University, said U.S. farmers don’t pay a premium to qualify for a PLC payment. “Growers do not have to even grow canola (or anything) as this is tied to base (acres),” he said. “It is a check that comes in the mail to the landowner.” Base acres are another way to describe historical acres. They’re different from the actual acres a farmer plants in a specific year. The amount that comes in the mail can be substantial. Using the Environmental Working Group figure of $51 per acre, a grower in North Dakota with 500 base acres of canola would receive about $25,500. Barry Coleman, executive director the Northern Canola Growers, which represents farmers in the northern U.S. Plains, said the program doesn’t distort canola acres because it isn’t tied to seeded acres. If a farmer plants an additional 600 acres of canola over his historical average, he won’t receive payment on those 600 acres. He said the Price Loss Coverage program isn’t just for canola. It applies to many commodities, so it’s not a case where canola growers are receiving special treatment. Further, the program is necessary because U.S. farm income has been sliding. “Market prices have been quite low, for a number of years,” he said. “Farm income is down substantially, crop insurance has been cut substantially in the last two farm bills. We think they (the programs) are definitely essential to maintaining the growers out there in the rural areas.” robert.arnason@producer.com

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HOGS RISE

BISON STEADY

Feeder cattle trade volumes were light across the Prairies this week. Cold weather hindered some auction sale volumes and were well below last year’s trade. The calf and feeder market was g e n e r a l l y w e a k e r, b u t s o m e improvement was noted in Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Alberta calf prices dropped $8 per hundredweight since the start of 2018, while 850 pound steers were down $10 per cwt. The feeder basis was strong in 2017, but it has been weakening for 2018. However, this is often the case in the first quarter of the year. Feeder exports to the United States have picked up but are still historically very small. About 4,000 head have been exported so far this year. In Alberta, calves in the 500-600 pound range averaged $246.50 per cwt., Saskatchewan calves were at $230 per cwt. and Manitoba averaged $224 per cwt. Ontario calves averaged $$210.43 per cwt., while British Columbia steers averaged $217.50. Alberta steers in the 800-900 lb. range averaged $177.43 per cwt., Saskatchewan was $175.16, Manitoba was $173.20 and Ontario was $180.78. There were no reports from B.C.

The U.S. national live price average for barrows and gilts was US$54.57 per hundredweight Feb. 2, up from $54.04 Jan. 26. U.S. hogs averaged $72.59 on a carcass basis Feb. 2, up from $69.15 Jan. 26. The U.S. pork cutout was $81.63 per cwt. Feb. 2, down from $82.78 Jan. 26. T h e e s t i m a t e d U. S. w e e k l y slaughter to Feb. 3 was 2.438 million, up from 2.370 million the previous week. Slaughter was 2.327 million last year at the same time. In Canada, the Feb. 3 Signature Five price was C$160.13 per 100 kilograms, down from $160.45 the previous week. On a per hundredweight basis, the price was $72.63, down from $72.78.

The Canadian Bison Association said Grade A bulls in the desirable weight range sold at prices up to C$6 per pound hot hanging weight. U.S. buyers are offering US$4.75 or more 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. Animals outside the desirable buyer specifications may be discounted.

FED CATTLE STEADY Alberta fed cattle sales trended steady this week. Dressed trade posted a range of $270-$276 per cwt. with the majority at $274 per cwt. Buyer interest was reported from all three Alberta packers, but competition was lacklustre. Feedlot inventories are current, and a portion of the offering was passed and can remain on feed. The Alberta-Nebraska cash basis was again seasonally strong, estimated at minus $8.40. Western Canadian slaughter was steady at 27,280 head. So far this year slaughter numbers are trending eight percent higher than last year at this time. The majority graded AAA. Total beef production is up eight percent over last year.

also down by 44 percent. About 6,000 head have been exported to the United States so far this year.

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Prices are up from 2017 on the trimmings side, where 50 percent fresh trim was priced at $1.03 per lb. and 85 percent fresh trim was $2.51 a lb.

Canadian cut-out values for the week ending Jan. 20 traded steady with AAA down 22 cents per cwt. and AA up 31 cents. The AAA cut-out value was $258.81 per cwt in the boxed beef trade, while AA was priced at $251.83 per cwt., up about $10 from 2017.

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.

LAMBS Ontario Stockyards Inc. reported that 889 sheep and lambs and 11 goats sold Jan. 29. New crop lambs traded steady. All sheep and goats sold steady. Heavy lambs sold 10 per cwt. lower.

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COW PRICES DOWN Demand was limited for cull cows, and auction market volumes were light. Prices fell $3 from last week to average $86.79 per cwt. for the week. These prices are down $9 from the beginning of the year. Packers have ample cow supplies, which have been supplemented by cows put on feed last fall. Improved prices are expected in March. D1,2 cows averaged $86.79 per cwt. in the West last week but were down in the East at $65.66 per cwt. D3 cows averaged $75.08 per cwt. in the west while eastern prices were down to $55.72 per cwt. Cull cows averaged $98.02 per cwt. last year, which is in line with the five year average price of $98.42. Alberta cow cull prices continue to be strongest and have been at a premium to the U.S. market. Ontario cow prices have lagged behind partly because of a plant closure in the U.S., which removed another buyer from the mix. Ontario prices are generally $21 lower than Alberta. Exports of cull cows and bulls are

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Trudeau must press India for ag policy transparency

rime Minister Justin Trudeau has a rare opportunity to raise agricultural issues at the highest level in India later this month when he meets with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He must be sure to press the importance of transparency in India’s agricultural policy. There needs to be an acknowledgement between agricultural trading partners that the actions of one country have significant ramifications in the other, undermining trust — a key factor in any trading relationship. In November, India placed a surprise 50 percent import duty on peas, followed by a 30 percent tariff on imports of chickpeas and lentils in December; this after Canadian farmers significantly increased planted acres of pulses in recent years, in part to meet the growing demand in India, which is the world’s largest importer of pulses. Yet India seeks to become self-sufficient in pulses. Last year, its annual output grew to slightly less than 23 million tonnes — just short of annual consumption — from a regular output of 17 million to 18 million tonnes. The Indian government is so confident in the country’s production of pulses that it lifted an 11-year ban on exports. However, because India imported 6.6 million tonnes of pulses last year, including 3.2 million tonnes of peas — an increase of 40 percent over the previous year — a good crop created by two consecutive years of good monsoon seasons and government support prices would mean an oversupply if that level of imports continues. That would send the price lower than minimum support levels established in India, hence the import duties to curb competition from abroad. Minimum support level prices are important for a reason. India faces a daunting task in the agricultural sector. The average farmer income is one-third that of non-agricultural workers. Twenty-three percent of rural households are below the poverty line. There are about 119 million farmers and 144 million agricultural workers in

India. Combined, they comprise 21 percent of the population. Floods, debt and crop failures mean farmer suicides are high, representing about 11 percent of all suicides in India. So when things get tough in the agricultural sector, the Indian government is going to act, whether out of moral imperative or political expediency. The government has set a target of doubling farmer incomes by 2022, a goal deemed almost impossible by observers. Still, India’s trading partners must deal with the fallout of the government’s changing agricultural rules. Imposing sudden duties on agricultural imports leaves Canadian farmers floundering, searching for alternative markets for their harvest, and dealing with lower prices. (Yellow pea prices fell 25 percent after India’s import duty was announced.) And shipments already on the way to India were subject to the import duty. India also periodically muses about ending Canada’s exemption to fumigation costs associated with the use of methyl bromide, which seems suspiciously like an import barrier because Canada does not have the pest subject to the required fumigation. Trudeau needs to press for price transparency, seeking a longer lead time for imposition of duties and country specific fumigation orders based on evidence. While India’s import rules would still vary from year to year, depending on the success of crops, these steps would help to create a more reliable trade environment for Canadian farmers as they make decisions about what to plant. The two countries are working on a trade agreement. That’s the best way to ensure a stable trade relationship, but transparency and trust must be at the centre of any agreement.

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Cows that were thin in pre-breeding or pre-calving were still more likely to be thin at pregnancy testing. They don’t always recover as nicely as we would like them to. CHERYL WALDNER, UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN’S WESTERN COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE, PAGE 70

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Prime Minister to talk agriculture as he hits the road in Feb. CAPITAL LETTERS

KELSEY JOHNSON

ebruary may be the shortest month in the calendar year, but in politics, it’s often one of the busiest. This year will be no exception. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will travel to the United States in early February for a four-day visit to Los Angeles, San Francisco and Chicago, where he is expected to double down on the fact Canada and the United States’ economies are heavily intertwined. While in the States, Trudeau is scheduled to meet with local business officials and deliver a speech at the University of Chicago Insti-

tute of Politics. Travel to the U.S. by Canadian politicians has been steady since U.S. President Donald Trump took office as federal and provincial officials of all stripes stress the importance of the Canada-U.S. economic relationship. Trudeau is then off to India for a state visit Feb. 17-23. While there, he is expected to participate in a number of business roundtables aimed at furthering trade and investment between the two countries. Canada’s ongoing trade spat with India over pulses is expected to be discussed during the week-long trip. In November, India slapped a 50 percent import tariff on pea imports without warning. The tariffs, which apply to all international exporters, came just months after New Delhi refused to extend a Canadian fumigation exemption on pulse exports. It was extended in January. Ministerial visits by International Trade Minister Francois Philippe

Champagne, Transport Minister Marc Garneau and Innovation Minister Navdeep Bains — as well as ongoing efforts by Agriculture Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency — have not been able to resolve the issue. Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay announced $575,000 in funding for Pulse Canada under Growing Forward 2 for food service market research and other development projects. Meanwhile, another $178,500 has been pledged to help Pulse Canada explore potential market opportunities in China with another $221,680 earmarked for potential trade contracts with the food services industry. The end of February will also see another round of North American Free Trade Agreement renegotiation talks. The round is expected to start Feb. 26 in Mexico City, where negotiators are expected to resume discussion on a number of informal proposals aimed at pushing

talks forward. Fireworks are not expected in Mexico City, given that an eighth round is planned in Washington, D.C., likely in March. Closer to home, February sees the launch of the annual game of “when will the budget be?” — a favourite pastime of Hill reporters and lobbyists alike. Budgets traditionally fall sometime between the end of February and mid-March. The House of Commons Finance Committee submitted its annual pre-budget report, with its list of budget recommendations, in early December. Meanwhile, Ottawa’s efforts to legalize marijuana continues to plod their way through the Senate. Justice Minister Judy-Wilson Raybold, Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor and Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale were scheduled to appear in a special televised sitting of the Senate Feb. 6 to discuss the legislation, which has yet to be sent to committee for consideration.

The Liberal government has promised to have the legislation in place by Canada Day. MPs have also agreed to fast-track legislation aimed at addressing sexual harassment on Parliament Hill after several allegations emerged within political circles in recent weeks. On the agriculture front, the Canadian Federation of Agriculture will hold its annual meeting in Ottawa at the end of February. The agenda includes remarks from MacAulay, Conservative agriculture critics John Barlow and Luc Berthold and NDP Deputy Agriculture Critic Ruth Ellen Brosseau. Canada’s chief NAFTA negotiator was expected to attend this year’s meeting but is no longer expected to give remarks, given the conference conflicts with the seventh round of NAFTA trade talks in Mexico. Kelsey Johnson is a reporter with iPolitics, www.ipolitics.ca.

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Man. carbon tax not certain to work BY TODD MACKAY

nfortunately for taxpayers, Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister’s carbon tax doesn’t come with a moneyback guarantee if it doesn’t deliver promised results. We know Pallister’s carbon tax is costly. He’s proposing a tax of $25 per tonne of carbon next year, much higher than the initial federal requirement of $10 per tonne. That means Manitobans will see fuel prices jump by about five cents per litre. In total, it is expected to cost Manitobans $260 million every year. But what about the results? Pallister is promising two things. First, that the carbon tax will reduce emissions. Second, based on those reductions, the province will be able to stop a federal carbon tax that’s scheduled to rise to $50 per tonne over five years. The problem is Pallister provides no support for either promise. The provincial government’s Climate and Green Plan doesn’t show how a carbon tax will reduce emissions. All it offers is a speculative list of potential indicators it might monitor, including: a reduction in gasoline and diesel sold; the ratio of Manitoba’s gross domestic product to gasoline and diesel consumed; the increase in adoption of alternatives, such as the ratio of gasoline to electric vehicles purchased; and economic competitiveness impacts by sector such as exports. While Pallister provides no analysis on these “potential indicators,” the Canadian Taxpayers Federation recently ran the numbers and produced a report entitled Keeping

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation questions the soundness of Manitoba’s climate change strategy, particularly the carbon tax. |

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Score: Measuring Manitoba’s Environmental Performance. The results are remarkable. Let’s look at the first “potential indicator,” annual fuel sales. Canada’s overall fuel sales went up by 4.5 percent from 2011-15. In British Columbia, where a carbon tax has been in place since 2008, fuel sales went up by 5.34 percent. Meanwhile, in Manitoba fuel sales went up only three percent. Manitoba is already outperforming Canada and B.C. on this “potential indicator” even without a carbon tax. Manitoba’s performance is even better on the fuel-consumption-

to-GDP ratio. Canada’s overall fuelconsumption-to-GDP fell by 6.88 percent from 2011-15. B.C. did a bit better with a reduction of 8.65 percent, but, again, Manitoba’s performance on this “potential indicator” is significantly better with a 12.12 percent reduction, even without a carbon tax. The third “potential indicator” is indecisive. In Canada overall, only 0.7 percent of new vehicles purchased are electric. In B.C., it’s only 1.05 percent. In Manitoba, it’s 0.11 percent. For the moment, electric cars are a small part of the picture with more than 98 percent of car

buyers sticking with traditional cars. The fourth “potential indicator” is baffling. How is the province planning to measure competitiveness and which exports will it watch? This “potential indicator” is too vague to specifically analyze beyond the obvious point that a carbon tax that increases the cost of doing business will make Manitoba less competitive. Let’s look again at Pallister’s promises. If a carbon tax will reduce emissions, wouldn’t B.C., with its established carbon tax, be outperforming Manitoba? According to the province’s “potential indicators” that isn’t the case. The promise that Manitoba’s higher initial carbon tax will protect the province from a higher federal carbon tax in the future is based on a legal opinion suggesting Manitoba could fight a federal carbon tax if the province’s environmental policies prove more effective than national standards. Presumably, that case would be built on the province’s performance on the “potential indicators” it cites. But Manitoba is already outperforming the nation as well as B.C. and its carbon tax. The province already has a compelling case to contest a federal carbon tax. There’s a real risk Manitobans won’t get the benefits Pallister is promising, but there’s no refund on the millions they’ll pay in carbon taxes until then. Todd MacKay is the prairie director for the Canadian Taxpayers Federation.

Hybrid mustard will provide advantage HURSH ON AG

KEVIN HURSH

he first hybrid brown mustard should be available in limited quantities for Canadian farmers next year with a significant acreage available in 2020. In following years, if all goes well, a type of quasi hybrid could be available in the yellow mustard class, as could hybrid oriental mustard. As someone who works on contract for the Saskatchewan Mustard Development Commission (Sask Mustard), I’m no doubt a bit biased, but I see this as a huge win for the industry. Skeptics will worry about the cost because with hybrids you need to buy new seed each year. Others will point out that mustard consumption is limited, so producing more per

acre means you’ll need fewer acres. Those are legitimate concerns, but here’s why the positives greatly outweigh the drawbacks in this situation. First, a bit of background. The hybrid mustard is coming from the breeding program of Bifang Cheng, the condiment mustard breeder with Agriculture Canada in Saskatoon. Her work is supported by Mustard 21 Canada Inc., a collaboration between Sask Mustard and the Canadian Mustard Association, which represents buyers and end users. So this is a Canadian crop breeding success story supported by government, producers and industry. Mustard 21 will be leading the commercialization, and the intent is to make sure this remains a strong value proposition for growers. With male and female and restorer lines, producing hybrid seed is certainly much more expensive than open pollinated seed, but there are Canadian companies specializing in this sort of production with irrigated sites in Western Canada and winter nurseries in Chile. Cheng plans to seek support for

registering the first brown hybrid at the variety meetings at the end of February. Her test data is pointing to a yield increase of much more than 20 percent as compared to the check variety. With that sort of a yield increase, producers will be able to pay the extra cost for seed and still have significantly higher revenue. Based on what has happened with other crops, hybrid mustard should also be more responsive to fertilizer and it should more vigorously compete with weeds. The main market for brown is Europe, where it’s used to produce Dijon mustard. Oriental mustard goes mainly to Asian nations, which value its hot flavour. Yellow mustard is grow n in southern Alberta and southern Saskatchewan. It’s the traditional hotdog mustard, and the United States is the main market. Total acreage of the three typically ranges from 350,000 to 500,000 depending on the year, with yellow being the largest. Canada is the world’s dominant exporter of all three types.

At first glance, one might question the wisdom of higher yielding varieties. Why not let the yields remain low and keep the price up, considering Canada is the dominant exporter? It’s because farmers in other regions become increasingly interested in mustard production as prices rise. Product from competing nations is already capturing an increasing portion of the European market. And it’s quite likely they’re using our own Canadian varieties to steal markets. A farmer in Poland or Russia just has to obtain some of the mustard intended for processing and use it as seed. This isn’t supposed to happen under international law, but how do you stop it? Hybrid varieties will change the game. They are only useful as seed for the first generation. Therefore, hybrid mustard should give Canadian farmers a competitive advantage that’s sustainable. Kevin Hursh is an agricultural journalist, consultant and farmer. He can be reached by e-mail at kevin@hursh.ca.

Now that I have your attention EDITORIAL NOTEBOOK

MICHAEL RAINE MANAGING EDITOR

ast week’s column called attention to Gerald Stanley’s trial in Battleford, Sask. It was intended to help tell the tale of why the national media are identifying we prairie farmers (for those of you that don’t know, I do some, too) the way they do. And you let me know that you weren’t very happy with my column. OK, lots of you let me know you weren’t happy about it. And some of you told me you support my point of view. The point of the column was to illustrate that even though we are all frustrated about rural thefts, we have to remember there is an active movement around the social license to farm. As well, much of the 98 percent of Canadians who don’t farm base their impressions about us on what appears in the media. The same logic applies to glyphosate use and the term corporate farm. Our abilities to remain farming in a sustainable manner are, to some extent, determined by urban Canadians’ impressions of who we are as fellow citizens. The impression we make on Canadian society will determine what rights we have in the future, our ability to compete internationally and whether we get what they see as a break on everything from carbon taxes to gun ownership. Western Canadian agriculture has a great story to tell. Talking about our frustrations with rural crime doesn’t paint a prairie portrait to be proud of. These are products of rural poverty and inequality in our society. While we shouldn’t avoid dealing with them, telling our urban neighbours that we need enhanced property defense rights isn’t the way to do it. So, for anyone who thought my column last week was ammunition for left-leaning, urban folks who really don’t understand what it is to live out West, it wasn’t. It was intended to inspire you. It was also meant to ensure that we all understand how we are perceived by the people who eat the food we produce, who allow us to remain viable — such as that is, sometimes — and maintain our traditional ways of life. Asking for more policing and encouraging better livelihoods for all rural people through investment, education and, yes, taxation where appropriate paints a more accurate picture of who we are . Let’s tell that tale. mike.raine@producer.com

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SUSTAINABLE ENERGY PRODUCTION To the editor, Being involved in environmental activism for many years has been

very beneficial in learning the vast array of methods that we can create environmentally responsible energy. The naysayers try to contain the discussion that clean alternatives are not there yet in technology and cost returns, which is hog wash. Clean energy is being produced around the world, economically using a variety of methods restricted only by man’s creative potential and political road blocks. Clean energy is created by any moving water, incineration of biomass at high temperatures with minimal emissions, digesters converting human, food and animal waste into gas to fire electrical generators leaving a byproduct of nutritious fertilizer. Wind and solar costs are plummeting while new

technologies are rapidly improving energy collection. These systems are becoming standard internationally for any country concerned about global warming. I’m only touching on our capacity to create clean energy and reduce emissions but I think these few examples convey the idea. Of course a transfer to energy production that is clean will reduce the political and financial powers the present dirty energy tycoons control to their exclusive lucrative advantage, which can hardly be envisioned as being a lucrative or environmental advantage for present and future generations of life on Earth. To embrace clean energy with equal enthusiasm that our present petro politicians are condi-

tioned to embrace dirty energy would transfer the actual power (heat, electricity and their massive job-creating abilities), into the hands of local producers of that energy. To have cheap clean energy produced from your roof top, pig barn, feed lot, flax straw, compost, landfills, sewage lagoons, moving water, would transfer energy profits and jobs to the local investors in those technologies. Can you think of anything you could or would do with dramatically reduced costs or even free energy? Energy locally produced and consumed or exported, short distances, to the neighbors cleans up big problems with things we now consider waste and we reduce the need for the dirty energy we rely on

kilowatt for kilowatt. Unless you’re living in one of those bubbles of denial you know we are presently in a downward spiral of selfish capitalist — created environmental collapse justified by nothing more emotional than greed. Cleaning up the environment, being conscientious stewards for the next generations, transferring power and wealth from heartless, nationless global corporations to local communities and people of conscience could and should be our human legacy. Our only guarantee in life is death — we can’t take profit, power, greed or stupidity into that realm. Greg Chatterson, Fort San, Sask.

Stewart still ag minister as Sask. cabinet sworn in BY KAREN BRIERE REGINA BUREAU

Saskatchewan’s 15th premier, Scott Moe, was sworn in at Government House Feb. 2 along with a cabinet of 16 others. The lone newcomer is Warren Kaeding, a former seed grower and national Outstanding Young Farmer winner, who was elected in 2016 in the Melville-Saltcoats constituency. Kaeding takes on government relations, as well as First Nations, Metis and Northern Affairs. Returning to cabinet are the three leadership candidates who lost to Moe on Jan. 27. Gordon Wyant becomes deputy premier and education minister, Tina Beaudry-Mellor is advanced education minister and Ken Cheveldayoff is minister of central services and responsible for the Public Service Commission. Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart remains in his portfolio, as did nine others: Jim Reiter in health; Donna Harpauer, finance; Don Morgan, justice and labour; Dustin Duncan, environment; Greg Ottenbreit, rural and remote health; David Marit, highways; Joe Hargrave, Crown Investments Corp; Paul Merriman, social services; and Gene Makowsky, parks, culture and sport. Bronwyn Eyre moved from education to energy and resources, Jeremy Harrison is minister of export and trade development and Christine Tell is minister of corrections and policing. Gone from the cabinet are Larry Doke, Steven Bonk, Herb Cox and Nancy Heppner. Moe told the new cabinet, friends and family assembled for the ceremony that he would fulfill his new responsibility with purpose and integrity. “We will continue to invest to ensure Saskatchewan has the quality of life that our citizens expect,” he said. Meanwhile, three byelections in Swift Current, Kindersley and Melfort, all previously held by the Saskatchewan Party, will be held March 1. karen.briere@producer.com

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InVigor L252 variety hangs onto canola crown Bayer has been among the most-grown canola varieties for the last three years, which is a rare feat in today’s seed market BY SEAN PRATT SASKATOON NEWSROOM

Longevity at the top is a rarity for crops such as canola because new and improved varieties are constantly hitting the market. | FILE PHOTO

As farmers finalize plans on what crops and varieties they will be planting in 2018, they can look back on what were the most popular varieties grown on the Prairies last year. Every year the Canadian Grain Commission compiles the list from provincial crop insurance data. The top canola variety grown in 2017 was Bayer CropScience’s

InVigor L252, which accounted for 16 percent of the 18.5 million insured acres. It was also one of the most popular varieties of the previous two years. “That is pretty significant, that one variety is hanging on for three years in a row as one of the top varieties,” said Daryl Beswitherick, the commission’s program manager for national inspection standards. Longevity at the top is a rarity for crops like canola, corn and soybeans

where new and improved varieties are constantly hitting the market because of efficient breeding techniques and substantial investment by seed technology companies. Bayer’s L140P and L233P rounded out the top three spots due to strong uptake of their pod shatter reduction traits. Agriculture Canada’s AAC Brandon wheat took top spot in the spring wheat category, accounting for 24 percent of the 9.7 million insured acres, up from 12 percent in 2016 and three percent in 2015. “This particular variety Brandon has some of the best fusarium resistance that is out there,” said Beswitherick. The variety was originally intended for the eastern prairie region, but with widespread fusarium damage in 2016, it has gained traction in the West all the way into Alberta. “We’re hearing some people say it could go up to 50 percent in 2018, but time will tell on that one,” he said. Agriculture Canada’s Transcend took the durum category by storm with 43 percent of the 2.9 million acres. “These new varieties have really good colour that the end users want,” said Beswitherick. The CPSR wheat category was dominated by Agriculture Canada’s AAC Penhold, which garnered a 59 percent share of the 622,137 acres. “That’s what we really wanted to see. That’s the one variety that really started to increase because of the wheat class modernization,” he said. Soybeans were easily the most competitive category with Syngenta’s S007-Y4 eking out the win, capturing 6.6 percent of the 2.7 million insured acres. The Crop Development Centre’s CDC Maxim dominated the lentil category with 39 percent of the 3.2 million acres, while CDC Meadow handily took the pea category with a 46 percent share of the 2.9 million acres. In barley it’s all about the older varieties. CDC Copeland from the University of Saskatchewan’s Crop Development Centre took the honours with 48 percent of the two million insured acres, followed by Agriculture Canada’s Metcalfe at 32 percent. “The larger malting companies don’t want to change their recipes, and so the older varieties really stick around,” said Beswitherick. In oats it was a tight three-way race with Agriculture Canada’s AC Morgan getting 21 percent of the 1.4 million acres, followed by Canterra Seeds’ CS Camden at 19 percent and Agriculture Canada’s AC Summit at 16 percent. The Crop Development Centre’s CDC Bethune and CDC Sorrel were the top flax varieties, accounting for 25 and 20 percent of the 706,503 acres, respectively. “There is very little new flax breeding going on. I think there is o n l y o n e p ro g ra m l e f t,” s a i d Beswitherick. Pioneer’s P7632AM corn was best in the West with 17 percent of the 417,149 acres. sean.pratt@producer.com

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Avoiding stress best bet for healthy crops Rather than trying to equip plants to withstand heat stress, scientist advocates giving them an earlier start to avoid the stress altogether BY BRIAN CROSS SASKATOON NEWSROOM

What’s the best way to deal with stress? The most effective strategy might be to avoid it completely, says plant researcher Karen Tanino. “My research approach is to look at avoidance mechanisms,” said Tanino, a plant physiologist at the University of Saskatchewan who

studies abiotic stress factors in agricultural crops. “We have a lot of stresses in the summer, like heat stress in midsummer causing floral abortion in canola, for example. “If we can encourage and help a plant get off to an earlier start — a more vigorous start — it simply shifts the whole reproduction process earlier … so rather than trying to enhance the tolerance to heat,

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it’s more about looking at how can we speed up the plant development in order to avoid heat stress and allow the plant to capture more of the moisture that’s available in the spring.” Tanino’s work at the U of S is aimed at helping plants avoid common and costly abiotic stresses such as heat. To that end, Tanino and a pair of collaborators at the U of S have a novel seed treatment under patent protection that hastens germination under low temperature conditions and improves lateral root development in the plant’s early growth stages. In research trials, the seed treatment has proven effective on a number of crop types and cultivars, including species that are notorious for slow or inconsistent germination. When applied as a liquid treatment before planting, the seed treatment enhances vigour and gives crops a strong, early and uniform start. “Improving the seed package is a very simple, low cost and … effective way” to minimize stress through avoidance, Tanino said. “Cicer milkvetch, for example, is notoriously difficult to germinate but under the seed treatment, it seems to increase total germination, uniformity of germination and lateral root growth.” Tanino’s research on frost damage takes a similar tack. In other words, frost avoidance is the underlying theme. For example, Tanino, researcher Brian Fowler and a graduate student are examining the physiological mechanisms that prevent frost damage in winter wheat and fall rye. Relative to winter wheat, winter rye confers a greater level of freezing resistance, suggesting that the physical attributes of the winter rye crown may be more adept at preventing the entry of frost crystals into critical tissues of the crown itself. “We all know that the winter wheat crown is the most critical

Kaila Hamilton recently completed her master’s degree and is continuing to research plant physiology as part of Karen Tanino’s group at the University of Saskatchewan. She is testing soy leaves to assess hydrophobicity and identify markers for frost resistance. | CANADIAN LIGHT SOURCE PHOTO

organ for overwintering, but the crown itself is very complex,” Tanino said. “So in order to really advance the low temperature stress resistance of winter wheat, I think we really need to understand the mechanisms of injury within the crown (and the) physiological barriers that prevent that ice from getting into the critical tissues. “Understanding those mechanisms is also a strategy based on avoidance.” In another project, Tanino and others have been using the Canadian Light Source synchrotron to examine the cuticular layers of leaves taken from wheat, soybean, corn and canola plants. Until recently, much of the plant research pertaining to drought avoidance has focused on the stomata, the tiny openings or pores found on the epidermal layer of plant leaves or stems. The stomata facilitate the exchange of gases. Depending on carbon dioxide, temperature and

moisture level, they will open or close to regulate plant performance and manage moisture loss. Rather than focusing on stomatal function, Tanino’s research looks at leaf hydrophobicity, or the ability of the leaf’s cuticular layer to both avoid water loss from the plant and repel water from the surface. “In order for ice to form, water has to be able to be able to stick. If it just rolls off, there’s no way it’s going to freeze,” Tanino said. “So the hydrophobicity of the cuticle layer will influence frost formation as well as help to avoid water loss from the plant at the same time.” Tanino and her research colleagues are using the synchrotron to assess the variation in the composition, thickness and volume of the cuticular layer and analyze its ability in different crop types and cultivars. brian.cross@producer.com

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Federal money will help industry update its national standards, which is due by 2020 BY SEAN PRATT SASKATOON NEWSROOM

The federal government is providing the organic sector with about half of the money it needs to revise its national standards. The Canadian Organic Standards are supposed to be updated every five years. If they are not, the Canadian General Standards Board is required to withdraw the outdated standards, jeopardizing more than $600 million worth of annual exports. That is why the organic sector is relieved Ottawa contributed $250,000 toward the $550,000 project. “As Canadians and international trading partners increase demand for organic products, the Canada Organic Trade Association welcomes a strong partnership with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada,” Dag Falck, president of the association, said in a news release. The current standard was last revised in November 2015, so the next update is due by November 2020. Nicole Boudreau, co-ordinator of the Organic Federation of Canada, which is leading the review, said it is a long, arduous process but a vital one. “If we want producers to transition to organic agriculture, we need the standard to be clear, easy to read, easy to understand, manageable and applicable,” she said. The last review cost $1 million and involved vetting 400 proposed changes. She expects half that many proposals this time around because the last review covered a longer period of time. It was the first review since the standards were created in 2006. “We were very, very late because we were lacking funding,” said Boudreau. The Standards Council of Canada was lenient back then, but it isn’t anymore. The standards will be withdrawn if they are not revised on time. Boudreau has received only a few petitions for changes, but she has a pretty good idea what might be coming. She thinks most of the proposed changes will be related to the permitted substance list. One debate that always seems to arise is whether a synthetic input should be allowed if it is identical to natural substances. Another issue she expects to surface is whether parallel production should be allowed. Growers in the United States are allowed to plant an organic crop next to the same type of conventional crop. That is not allowed in Canada. “The (Canadian) organic producers feel they have a disadvantage, so we know it will come back to the table,” said Boudreau. It is a similar situation with hydroponics, which is allowed in the U.S. but not in Canada. Boudreau said the organic sector is seeking further funding for the project from Agriculture Canada and will also be asking industry to contribute about $100,000.

The federal government also announced $72,500 of funding for Canadian Organic Growers to create a user-friendly guide to the standards. As well, it provided $95,114 to the Canada Organic Trade Association to attend international conferences and trade shows and to lead trade missions in key markets such as Europe, the U.S., Asia and Latin America. sean.pratt@producer.com

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Ottawa funds Pulse Canada projects The $575,000 will be used to explore new markets and promote pulse use in the food industry BY KAREN BRIERE REGINA BUREAU

Federal Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay has announced $575,000 in federal funding through Growing Forward 2 for three Pulse Canada projects. The organization will receive $178,500 to explore new markets in China, eastern Asia, the United States and Canada. A further $221,680 from the same program is going toward a pulse promotion to the food service industry. As well, $175,721 through AgriInnovation will be used to expand pulse use in China and investigate the health benefits of eating pulse

snacks in that country. MacAulay, who made the announcement at a Saskatchew a n Pu l s e G row e r s re g i o na l meeting in Regina Jan. 5, also said the government continues to press India for a resolution to both the fumigation and tariff issues that have hampered Canadian pulse exports. He said Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will address the concerns when he meets with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi this month. “You can be well assured that this will be at the top of his agenda,” he told the meeting. India moved last week in its bud-

get to add a 10 percent tax to import duties, meaning the 30 percent duty on chickpeas and lentils is now 33 percent. Pulse Canada chief executive officer Gordon Bacon said the Indian government is interventionist and clearly imposing duties and import quotas to boost domestic production. “We can ask for some clarification on some key issues; whether we get them from India is sort of out of our control, frankly,” he said. Opening new markets and developing new uses for pulses are essential going forward, he said. karen.briere@producer.com

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ADM said close to Bunge deal (Reuters) —Archer Daniels Midland Co. could reach an agreement to buy Bunge Ltd. as early as this week, Bloomberg reported Feb. 5, citing unnamed sources familiar with the matter. The potential deal comes as large grain traders have struggled with global oversupplies and thin margins. An ADM spokesperson said in an email the company does not comment on “rumours or speculation.” Any deal would likely face stiff scrutiny from government regulators and opposition from U.S. farmers who fear that handing more market control to ADM could hurt wheat, corn and soybean pr ices. The companies would probably need to sell facilities in North America, such as grain silos, to win approval for a deal, analysts said. A tie-up could also spark a bidding war for Bunge with Glencore, which already made an unsuccessful approach to Bunge last year. As well, Glencore could buy assets that ADM and Bunge divest.

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‘People are the heart of everything’ Camrose Public Library one of last free spaces in city open to everyone BY JEREMY SIMES EDMONTON BUREAU

CAMROSE — At the Camrose Public Library, kids are eating a snack and playing downstairs, seniors upstairs are being tutored on a subject of their choosing, and a group of young teenagers are studying in a quiet nook. Every Wednesday afternoon, young people gather in what’s called the bunker, a safe space for LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer) teens and their friends to discuss life and its challenges. “We call it the bunker, and a bunker is a space that you put things that are precious. And we thought, what is more precious than our teens who are in a community that is marginalized?” said Deb Cryderman, the library’s director. “They didn’t have a space that was safe and theirs, and we also recognized we needed an LGBTQ safe space. It’s open to anyone who wants to use it.” The Camrose library is a diverse place. Every morning, about an hour before opening, staff unlock the doors so the city’s homeless can come in, grab food and get a coffee. They sit down, read a book, or go on the computer, enjoying the warmth

inside especially when it’s frigid outside. On that same day, a group of adults may be learning how to speak French or Spanish, or how to play the ukulele. Cryderman thinks of the library as one of the last free spaces in the city for people to gather and meet one another. It costs money to go for coffee, she said, and taking programs elsewhere can also be expensive. “I was just reading that one of the greatest predictors of having a long life is community, a sense of community,” she said. “We have people who come in here and say, ‘you’re the only person that I’ve talked to in the last three days.’ So, we want to have a space and create a space where people feel free to come.” Cryderman has always felt the need to include others. Even when she was a little girl, she didn’t like it when someone was left out of a game on the playground. “It’s always been important to me that people have a sense of belonging,” she said. “Social isolation has always been something that worries me. It doesn’t sit well, especially knowing that social isolation will cause an earlier death. So, why not be that space where people can just come in?”

Her staff say they feel the same way about bringing the community together. They’re the ones reading stories to children, offering book suggestions, organizing language classes and teaching people how to play instruments, among many other things. “It’s not just, ‘come to the library, come get books and make sure you’re quiet,’ ” said Carley Angelstad, the library’s community development co-ordinator. “It’s a different way of accessing it and it helps them start to feel comfortable in the library and feel safe. It’s an excellent place for community development to happen.” One after-school program, called Snacks in the Stacks, has proven itself, said Nicole Bannick, who works with young children at the library. Kids come to eat and play. When they’re nourished, she said, they do much better. “They can focus better,” Bannick said. But there’s still more programming Cryderman would like to bring in to respond to what the community wants. “People are the heart of everything. Otherwise, we’re just a book storage facility.” jeremy.simes@producer.com

Library staff members Deb Cryderman, left, Lisa Cumming, Nicole Bannick and Carley Angelstad offer a course at the library for people to learn how to play the ukulele.

Jennifer Haley and her son, Wyatt, look at DVDs to rent at the Camrose library.

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Take back control of your body with healthy TEAM RESOURCES

JODIE MIROSOVSKY, BSHEc

he food we put in our bodies affects how we feel. If we eat food that lacks nutrients, our body will continually be searching for something with which to fuel itself. We will never be satisfied and often we will reach for unhealthy options for a fast fix. This type of eating shows on our skin, on the health of our hair and on how well we feel each day. Highly processed, low-fat, lowcalorie foods have been marketed very well. The food industry has appealed to our food senses. We can take back control of our food by making good choices and following up-to-date information. For example, new research suggests that artificial sweeteners may trigger appetites but don’t provide the calories to satisfy the cravings. Or, that the sweeteners could inhibit brain cells that make us feel full, and so they prompt more eating. When we put something in our mouth, our body prepares for calories. When no calories come, cravings occur. Our plates should be filled with nutritious food filled with bright colour and contrast. I would like to share a menu that is nutritious, easily prepared at home and satisfying.

FRESH GREEN SIDE SALAD Try to add a serving of tossed greens to your menu each day. It can be very refreshing. 8 c. greens, torn (can include lettuce varieties, kale, spinach) 1L Additions to top the greens: chopped cucumber, finely chopped red onion, grated carrots, chopped tomatoes Basic oil dressing: 1 c. oil 1/2 c. vinegar 1/2 c. sugar 1/2 c. mustard 2 shakes salt and pepper

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Combine the ingredients in a lidded jar. Shake well. Pour over top of the greens just before serving and toss. This makes a large amount of dressing. Keep leftovers in the fridge. Source: www.chefmichaelsmith.com. Serves six.

SWEET AND SOUR BEEF WITH RICE This sweet and sour recipe is a favourite. You can prepare this meal on the stove top or roasted in the oven. I now prepare meals like this in a cast iron Dutch oven that works well on the stove top or in the oven. The cast iron Dutch oven is making a comeback, as are cast iron skillets. The main benefit of cooking with a Dutch oven is its versatility. Dutch ovens are ideal for braising,

Sweet and sour recipe can be prepared on the stove top or roasted in the oven. | JODIE MIROSOVSKY PHOTOS sauteing, boiling, roasting and baking. This is because cast iron material gives uniform heat distribution, moisture, heat retention and durability. Some people also say it improves flavour. Two brands that I have tested are Le Creuset, which would be considered a top-rated option, and the President’s Choice brand, which would be my choice in the good quality, low price category. I bought the President’s Choice for my kitchen. Sauce ingredients: 1/2 c. ketchup 125 mL 1/2 c. chili sauce 125 mL 4 tbsp. soy sauce 60 mL 1/2 c. water 125 mL 1 c. brown sugar 250 mL 2 tbsp. vinegar 30 mL 2 tbsp. mustard 30 mL 1 medium chopped onion 1 1/2 c. finely chopped celery 125 mL 1 c. chopped yellow pepper, (or any colour of pepper you have on hand or prefer) 250 mL Meatball ingredients: 2 lb. ground beef 900 g 1 c. bread or cracker crumbs 250 mL 1/2 c. milk 125 mL 1 tsp. salt 5 mL 1/2 tsp. pepper 2 mL 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce 5 mL 1 medium to large onion, finely chopped 1 2 eggs (at room temperature) 2 2 tbsp. fresh cut parsley for extra flavour (optional) 30 mL Method: In a small mixing bowl, combine

Berry parfaits are a healthy way to satisfy a craving for something sweet. the sauce ingredients. Let sit. In a large bowl, mix the meatball ingredients and form into one-inch balls. Heat oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven. Add meatballs and lightly brown. Then add sauce ingredients and bring sauce to a gentle boil. Stir and let simmer until 30 minutes. If you are short of time, I have used hamburger patties, (store

bought or home made) cut into strips, browned and simmered in sauce. The taste was as good as the prepared meatballs. You could also use chicken or pork instead of beef. Home cooking is about experimenting and using ingredients you have on hand. Prepare rice: 1 1/2 c. uncooked rice

375 mL

2 tbsp. butter or oil 3 c. water dash salt

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Combine rice, butter, water and salt in a large pot. Bring to a boil, and then stir and simmer for about 20 minutes or as on package directions until light and fluffy. Serve CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

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food filled with bright colour and contrast » CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE with the above sweet and sour sauce. Note: The dish can also be prepared in the oven. Bake at 350 F (180 C). Put rice and meatballs with sauce in separate Dutch ovens or baking pans. Roast the beef and sauce for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, and the rice for approximately 45 minutes, until tender. Serves six.

BERRY PARFAIT This is a healthy way to satisfy a craving for something sweet. You can add any fresh fruit you desire.

Scoop the colourful fruit mix into small parfait or fruit dishes. If adding bananas, mix in to individual cups just before serving. Top with whipped cream if desired. Garnish with a piece of dark chocolate and some chopped nuts if desired. Store leftover whipped cream and salad in airtight containers in the refrigerator. Note: To properly whip cream, add the cool cream to a mixing bowl. Add approximately 1/4 cup (60 mL) of sugar to the cream (depending on your taste) and a teaspoon of vanilla. Whip on medium speed for one to two minutes or until soft peaks form when the beaters are lifted.

BANANA SPICE BITES 2 c.

1 1 4 chunks 1/2 c. 2 c.

juice of 2 fresh squeezed oranges 2 each sliced fresh blueberries, raspberries and sliced strawberries 500 mL apple, peeled, cored and sliced 1 banana, sliced, optional (add just before serving) 1 dark chocolate, optional 4 chopped nuts of your choice, optional 125 mL whipped cream, optional 500 mL

In a large serving bowl, combine the oranges with the fresh fruit. Let sit for a minimum of one hour.

This is a small banana muffin with some spice. It’s great for a snack or served with a dessert of fresh fruit. These muffins were made in a Trudeau brand silicone muffin pan, another new addition that we are experimenting with in our kitchen. This pan comes highly recommended. The muffins baked evenly and the silicone enables you to just pop them up and out of the pan after cooling. 1/3 c. 1 1/4 c. 2 1 tsp. 1 1/4 c.

butter, softened 75 mL sugar 300 mL eggs 2 vanilla 5 mL mashed bananas (4 large) 300 mL 2 c. all-purpose flour 500 mL

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baking powder 6 mL baking soda 5 mL salt 2 mL cinnamon 2 mL nutmeg 1 mL plain Greek or regular yogurt 250 mL 1/2 c. dark chocolate chips (optional) 125 mL 1/2 c. chopped nuts (optional) 125 mL

Preheat oven to 350 F (180 C). In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla. Add bananas and mix well. In a separate bowl mix together the flour, powder, soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. Fold the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture, alternating with the yogurt, until well combined. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts if desired. Spoon into a small muffin tin. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool, remove from the pan and dust with icing sugar if desired. Small pan makes 20 muffins. Serves 10. Variations: Batter done in a bundt pan, bake for 35 to 40 minutes; done in a large muffin tin, bake for 20 minutes.

Jodie Mirosovsky is a home economist from Rosetown, Sask., and a member of Team Resources. Contact: team@producer.com.

Banana spice bites are great for a snack or served with a dessert of fresh fruit.

Young farmers begin making their mark in industry As generational shift nears, more events are popping up with a focus on young producers who want to stay in the business BY JEREMY SIMES EDMONTON BUREAU

A buzz is building among young prairie farmers as more of them begin to take over the family farms. Many of them recently met at Farm Credit Canada’s Ignite conference, the latest event to launch with a particular focus on young producers. It was hosted for the first time in Edmonton on Jan. 17 and is making stops across the country later this year. While the conference focused on topics like succession planning, innovation, new technology and diversification, many young producers were there to simply con-

nect and share ideas. “The big reason I came down was for the energy,” said Ryan Denis, who runs his own grain marketing company, Full Acre Consulting. “When you get a group of young people together, there’s a different energy, a more positive energy.” Michael Hoffort, FCC president, said FCC started Ignite because it’s looking for ways to support young producers. “There’s a looming farm transition that’s going to take place,” he said. “We need to look at how we can support young producers to get them thinking about where they are today and where they want to

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be in the future, and how they can actually get engaged with parents and grandparents or business partners in how they’re going to do this transition.”

vation. Hoffort said farming will be needed now more than ever as demand for food grows in conjunction with the growing global population. He said predictions show the country could grow exports by more than $30 billion in the near future. “I think that puts us in a great spot, and it primarily comes down to the under-40s,” Hoffort said. “I think we need to dream big dreams as an industry, start small and scale fast.” As for the event itself, Hoffort said FCC plans to host it again next year. jeremy.simes@producer.com

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This transition encompasses more than just succession plann i n g , h o w e v e r. Fo r m a n y , i t involves doing things differently on the farm, like diversifying and adopting new technologies and practices to become more efficient. “It’s become a career path or a business option, rather than it being something that you have to do,” said Léona Dargis, who’s gone through succession planning and owns her own farm near Whitehorse. “Now it’s a lot more complex, more innovative, and I think Canada’s biggest opportunity will be getting into niche markets and doing different things.” Canada is prime ground for inno-

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Purebred cattle cornerstone of Alta. ranch 100-year-old Shiloh Cattle Co. in southeastern Alberta has evolved from a commercial herd to purebred Red Angus ON THE FARM

BLAKE MORTON AND DARCY OLESKY Craigmyle, Alta. BY BARBARA DUCKWORTH CALGARY BUREAU

Merle Morton, Darcy Olesky and Blake Morton are partners at Shiloh Cattle Company, which won the purebred Red Angus of the year award last year. Located between Drumheller and Hanna, the ranch is more than 100 years old. | BARBARA DUCKWORTH PHOTOS

Last year, the Canadian Red Angus Promotional Society named the ranch Red Angus Breeder of the Year.

CRAIGMYLE, Alta. — Blake Morton and Darcy Olesky are dedicated to their art. The art in this case is the pair’s dedication to producing quality purebred cattle at Shiloh Cattle Company in southeastern Alberta. The fourth-generation ranch was established in 1909 by Blake’s great-grandfather, Kingsley Morton. It evolved over time from a commercial spread to a purebred Red Angus company. Located in the Hand Hills region of Special Area 2, the ranch is unlike some other parts of the region where precipitation is hard to come by and the land is dry. The Shiloh Cattle Company ranch is blessed with grass and good water. When Kingsley first arrived in Alberta, he went as far as Beiseker, north of Calgary searching for a place to homestead. “They passed up the good land because it was all gumbo. They went past that and came here,” said Merle Morton. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

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Blake Morton and ranch hand Alicia Minchau load a newborn calf to take to the ranch nursery so it can bond with its mother and have time alone from the rest of the herd. Minchau then pulled it to the nursery.

FARM LIVING » CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE Over time the operation expanded. In 1959, Blake’s parents, Merle and Irene Morton, bought the original home quarter along with the rest of the ranch from Kingsley and combined two ranches to create Shiloh Ranch, about 3,500 acres of deeded land. Mother Mountain makes up part of the ranch, rising 185 metres above the surrounding landscape. It is the highest northern geographic point between the Rocky Mountains and the Canadian Shield. The ranch originally had Herefords and Shorthorns but Merle gradually shifted it to a commercial Red Angus-Simmental operation. In 1996, Blake Morton had about 30 commercial cows but he dreamed about raising purebreds. Olesky joined the operation that year and he and Morton bought some registered Red Angus cows and a few bulls in 2004. The cows were accustomed to lush, green grass and had to learn to forage on drier, native grasses. In normal years, they can turn out the cattle to graze in April and bring them home by Christmas. This year, heavy snow in November forced the cows to come home earlier than usual, but despite that, the added moisture was welcome after last year’s drought, which forced them to sell some cattle. Looking back, Morton said Angus was an easy choice. “I liked them because they cross with anything. “You have a consistent product no matter what you do. They are really good mothers,” he said. Olesky said his favourite thing about Angus is how quickly the calves get up and suckle after birth, often in three to five minutes. The ranch’s 2018 calf crop started to arrive in mid-January. Currently, 180 purebred cows are delivering new calves. Already seven sets of twins were born by Jan. 23. The ranch’s 60 commercial cows start birthing in March. Morton grew up on the ranch but left and became an industrial millwright, working at the Sheerness generating station, a coal-fired power plant in nearby Hanna, Alta. Three years ago, he accepted a severance package so he could ranch full time. Olesky was a truck driver and industrial parts man who grew up near Carbon, Alta. He did not come directly from a farm but his uncle

This three-day-old Red Angus calf is among the 180 purebred calves that the ranch is expecting this year.

was a rancher and when he visited the farm he often climbed into the cow pens because he wanted to work with cattle. The ranch has been through some lean years because the volatile nature of cattle markets. The ranch was able to absorb the heavy blows caused by the market collapse that followed the May 20, 2003, discovery of BSE in Canada. They had been selling heifer packages in a sale run by a Red Angus colleague. “That year, we were going to make our land payments. We topped the sale and BSE hit three days later. We would never have been able to make our payment that year,” Olesky said. They were not over-extended and were not dependent on the sale of cull cows for extra cash. In the purebred business, presentation and marketing are key. Morton and Olesky work steadily to maintain relevant and fresh genetics. It is a long-term process because it is at least two years before they see if their breeding decisions were correct. “A lot of time it is the game of trying to bring in new genetics because you have to keep it rotating for your commercial customers,” Morton said. The pair began showing cattle in 2012. They have won five consecutive Canadian Angus Association national Red Angus calf championships, including two champions in 2016. Also, in 2016 the Alberta Angus Association named Shiloh Cattle Company Purebred Breeder of the Year, and the Hanna Chamber of Commerce recognized Morton and Olesky with a Spirit of Agriculture award. Last year, the Canadian Red Angus Promotional Society named the ranch Red Angus Breeder of the Year. Morton also became president of the Alberta Angus Association in 2017, which means more time is devoted to promoting, showing and breeding cattle. Shiloh Cattle Company enters at least five big shows a year, including the Olds Fall Classic, Red Roundup, Lloydminster Roundup, Edmonton’s Farmfair, Canadian Western Agribition in Regina and the Canadian Bull Congress at Camrose. Morton and Olesky enjoy the Lloydminster show for the fun, but appreciate Farmfair because of the large number of international visitors looking to do business. In addition, Olesky and Morton stage their own production sale on the ranch. They offer about 40 bulls and packages of replacement heifers. Crossbreds from Angus cowSimmental matings are included among the bulls. Most customers are commercial operators from across Western Canada so Morton and Olesky developed a star system to rank bulls for use on heifers compared to those that can serve mature cows. “The first year we had our sale here, we were so nervous. An hour before sale time nobody was here and I was sick. People said calm down,” Olesky said. Just before sale time, the field was full of vehicles and 200 potential buyers packed into the new sales barn. This year’s sale is scheduled for March 24. Shiloh Cattle Company also has a Facebook page, which Morton and Olesky say has led to more business than any other venue they have tried. barbara.duckworth@producer.com

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Medication and rest are best ways to treat carpal tunnel syndrome HEALTH CLINIC

CLARE ROWSON, MD

I am a 65-year-old male farmer and work a lot with my hands. I have started to get pins and needles in my hands after using them for too long, for example stacking firewood. Is this carpal tunnel syndrome and what is the treatment?

Pins and needles, also known as paresthesiae, is something everyone has experienced from time to time, but with carpal tunnel syndrome, it affects the thumb and first three fingers and the thumb side of the ring finger. It is more unpleasant than ordinary pins and needles. It is actually a type of pain. It is a result of increased pressure on the median nerve in the wrist as it travels through a tunnel known as the carpal tunnel, along with several tendons. This nerve is responsible for movement and feeling in the thumb and several fingers.

Weakness of the hand and a poor grip may occur, in addition to the sensory changes. The little finger and the part of the ring finger next to the little finger are controlled by a different nerve, the radial nerve, which is generally not affected as it does not go through the same passage way. Tasks that may lead to carpal tunnel syndrome include repetitive movements that are sometimes used by people working on a conveyor belt, frequently using a ratchet type of screwdriver or even weeding in the garden. It can be an occupational hazard in factory assembly-line workers, and mechanics. Of course, farmers often double up as mechanics and fix their own machinery. Stacking firewood is also a repetitive procedure. Pregnant women, diabetics and people suffering from rheumatoid arthritis are more at risk for this problem. Medications such as pain killers do not help much, but corticosteroid injections may be given in the wr ist to reduce swelling and inflammation. Resting the affected limb is the first course of action and wearing a wrist splint may also help. If all else fails, then surgery may be conducted to release the pressure on the nerve in the wrist.

VITAMIN D LEVELS AND MS A study of a large number of women in Finland published September 2017 found a significant connection between low levels of vitamin D and the onset of multiple sclerosis. It was published in the journal Neurolog y, by Dr. Kassandra Munger of the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and associates. Vitamin D deficiency was defined as being under 30 nanomoles per litre, while normal levels were defined as 50 nanomoles per litre or more. The researchers found that those women with the low levels were 43 percent more likely to develop MS at a later date. They speculated that treating the vitamin deficiency might help prevent this. It has long been known that people living in the northern hemisphere were more likely to contract this neurological disease. Several smaller studies had also previously indicated the correlation between vitamin D deficiency and MS and this much larger research project confirms those findings.

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

2018 PRAIRIE ORGANICS: THINK WHOLE FARM Brandon, Manitoba February 23-24, 2018 The second Prairie Organics Conference and Trade Show will reprise its successful 2016 format of pairing leading edge science with the best organic farmers in Canada. With 26,000 square feet of exhibit space, the free trade show features its own Ag Innovation Stage, the largest organic tradeshow in western Canada and free customized meetings for buyers and growers of organic grain.

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Communication is key to escaping the abuse trap SPEAKING OF LIFE

JACKLIN ANDREWS, BA, MSW

My girlfriend and I have put a deposit on a little house in town. We are planning to move into it together at the end of the month. If everything works out we are hoping that we can turn this relationship into a long-run, sure-thing bet, but both of us come from families loaded with tensions, anxieties and even some abuse. We do not have any role models to follow to help us build a better relationship or to help us resolve tensions between ourselves. We know communication within a relationship is a big item, but we were wondering if there is not more to it. We wouldn’t mind some suggestions if you have a moment to share your ideas with us.

A: Two people skate on Buffalo Pound Lake north of Moose Jaw, Sask., alongside an ice fishing community on the lake. Lack of snow and mild weather last month had made skating on natural ice enjoyable. | MICKEY WATKINS PHOTO

I want you to know that you are not alone. A lot of young couples are faced with the same dilemma. They want to have better relationships than those they saw in their own families when they were growing up, but they are not

sure how to go about it. Fortunately, social service agencies and churches have picked up the cause and offer programs to help young couples. Check around. I am sure that you will find weekend seminars and workshops you can attend to get some ideas for you and your girlfriend to discuss. Communication is important but you are right, it does not stop there. It depends first of all on the kind of communication. You and your girlfriend can sit and praise each other until the swallows come back to Capistrano, and that is fun and somewhat useful for shining up your self-esteems, but it is not nearly as important for your relationship as is talking about who is taking out the garbage. When your grandparents got married, Grandma went straight from the church to the kitchen, where she prepared meals, did the laundry and had children. Your grandfather headed out to the barn to fire up his Massey Ferguson tractor. They did not need to talk to each other. The rules were clear about who was to do what about the house and in the farmyard. Things have changed since Grandma and Grandpa’s day. With both Mom and Dad pursuing careers and making money outside of the home, no one is sure who is supposed to be doing what chores

around the house. The chores still have to be done. Meals have to be made, the house needs cleaning, and someone has to drive the kids to their hockey games. If Mom and Dad do not talk about this and share in the responsibilities, one or the other of them is likely to get stuck trying to do all of it. It is unfair. Tensions develop, followed by the usual arguments, and maybe even a call back to your own parents to find out who they would recommend for legal advice for the impending divorce. You and your girlfriend must communicate to figure out which of you is going to do what around the house. You can meet regularly in almost formal meetings to talk about all of this, or you can text and call each other throughout the day. You can sit down with a glass of wine before supper and have a little chat. It does not matter how you choose to talk to each other. It matters only that you do it. Once you have figured this out, you can remind her that hers is a beauty that outshines that which Helen of Troy flashed to ignite various wars in the land of romance and Grecian mythology. Jacklin Andrews is a family counsellor from Saskatchewan. Contact: jandrews@ producer.com.

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Trump’s anti-trade agenda could help Canada WINNIPEG (CNS) — As United States President Donald Trump follows his American first policy and pulls out of trade deals, it could spell future opportunity for the Canadian agricultural industry, according to Dermot Hayes, a professor with the department of economics at Iowa State University. “In D.C., it’s chaotic. It’s the craziest situation I’ve ever seen, we’re shooting ourselves in the foot ... I do think the U.S. is behaving so badly that it’s going to create opportunities for Canadian agriculture,” said Hayes on Jan. 24 during the Keystone Agricultural Producers annual meeting in Winnipeg. Immediately after Trump took office last year he pulled the U.S. out of the Trans-Pacific Partnership. On Jan. 23, it was announced the remaining 11 nations including Canada had reached a deal and would be signing it in March. According to Hayes, this is going to give Canada a leg up on the U.S. for the foreseeable future, even if the U.S. has a change of heart. “Is it in Canada’s best interest to allow the U.S. back in (to TPP) given that they would have preferential access to Japan and Vietnam? I suspect that the damage is permanent, that the U.S. will never be able to get back into TPP,” he said. North American Free Trade Agreement negotiations are ongoing as well and for Canadian agriculture it might not be the worst thing if it doesn’t work out. According to Hayes, it could lead to Canada receiving preferential access to Mexican markets. “In the commodity business, you can’t pay a 20 percent duty if the Mexican producers are paying a duty and if the Canadian producers are not paying a duty. Again, there could be opportunities here for Canada to the detriment of U.S.,” he said. There is a plethora of opportunities for Canada trade-wise currently as the U.S. digs itself into a deeper hole, according to Hayes. During the KAP presentation he praised the Canadian government’s current approach to trade agreements. “One of the things I’ve noticed is as bad as U.S. trade policy is right now, Canada has actually got some rational trade policies. You’re cutting a European free trade agreement, a bilateral potential free trade agreement with Japan,” he said. For Canada there is potential for more trade opportunities, and Hayes expects demand to grow from densely populated Asian countries such as China. “If (Canada) can get rid of those duties going into China and especially if other countries do not have that access it could revolutionize (Canada). I’ve seen it in Australia. I’ve seen it in New Zealand. When China starts to buy your product, you become prosperous,” he said.

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What’s not to like about ranching in Hawaii? Cattle operation traces its roots to 1847 when an American sailor and his Hawaiian wife bought the first two acres BY JOAN AIREY FREELANCE WRITER

ABOVE: Pregnant purebred cows graze in a pasture Jan. 19 on the Parker Ranch near Kamuela, Hawaii. | JOAN AIREY PHOTOS MIDDLE: Replacement heifers stand in a pen on the ranch. BOTTOM LEFT: Young purebred Charolais and Angus bulls spend time in a pasture. BOTTOM RIGHT: The pasture grass was lush for January.

Purebred Charolais and Angus cows were calving in January on the Parker Ranch in Hawaii. Winter temperatures in the high 20s C contrasted sharply with what was going on back home in Manitoba the day we toured the Hawaii ranch. Family members were calving out cows in -30 C weather, making sure calves were born indoors so they would not be chilled or their ears freeze. Parker Ranch is owned and operated by the Parker Ranch Foundation Trust, and its beneficiaries include the North Hawaii Community Hospital, Parker School Trust Corp., Hawaii Trust Corp., Hawaii Preparatory Academy and the Hawaii Community Foundation’s Richard Smart Fund. The ranch was founded in 1847 by John Palmer Parker, a sailor from Newton, Massachusetts. He married Chiefess Kipikane, the granddaughter of King Kamehameha I, and they bought the first two acres of land for $10. The ranch has been in operation for more than 170 years. “Now we run 9,000 cows on the ranch,” said Leon, our tour guide for the day. “Twelve cowboys look after the herds on Mondays and Fridays and every herd is checked to make sure they are healthy and have a water supply. Each cowboy is responsible for a certain herd. When it comes to branding, weaning a herd, the cowboys all work together. We raise purebred Charolais and Angus bulls to use in our own herds. When the bulls are five years old, we sell them to local ranches, as we prefer to use young bulls. The ranch breeds 25 mares each year to American Quarter Horse Association stallions owned by the

ranch. Each cowboy has eight horses assigned to him, and they are responsible for the care of their horses. A f t e r t h e h o r s e s hav e b e e n trained by a professional for 60 days, the cowboys are responsible for work training their own horses. Besides horses, the cowboys have new half tons or crew cabs to get to their pastures. “The calves are mostly weaned at five to six months when they weigh about 400 pounds and shipped to the United States mainland to be finished. We wean in the spring and fall,” Leon said. Brian, the ranch’s purebred herd manager, said the Charolais and Angus herds are all artificially inseminated using frozen semen imported from the mainland. “We breed the cows to bulls that will produce cows suited to do the best for us here on the ranch. We want easy calving cows with good feet and legs, that can survive on our different pastures. Weekly we feed the cows the minerals especially the copper they need,” he said. Added Leon: “Some of the calves are now grass finished since we partnered with the Ulupono Initiative to study the feasibility of largescale grass fed beef production. The Paniolo Cattle Company was subsequently formed, and beef from the ranch is available in Safeway stores in Hilo and Kona.” It takes approximately 300 breeding bulls to service the cows, which are divided into winter and summer calving herds. Besides the dozen cowboys, approximately nine employees in support positions do fencing, welding, truck repair and maintenance to support the cattle operation. The year round supply of grass means there is no need to grow feed.

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Chemical sunshade to slow warming panned OSLO, Norway (Reuters) — The idea of spraying a haze of sundimming chemicals high above the Earth as a quick way to slow global warming faces so many obstacles that it may not be feasible, a leaked United Nations draft report says. The UN review of a planetary sunshade, mimicking how a big volcanic eruption can cool the planet with a veil of debris, is part of a broad study of climate technologies ordered by almost 200 nations in the 2015 Paris Agreement. Proposals by some scientists to spray chemicals such as sulfur high in the atmosphere have won more attention since Paris as a relatively cheap fix, costing perhaps $1 to $10 billion a year. But such geo-engineering may be “economically, socially and institutionally infeasible,” according to a draft report covering hundreds of pages on risks of droughts, floods, heat waves and more powerful storms. The draft, by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) about ways to limit warming to 1.5 C above pre-industrial times, is due for publication in October. It could still substantially change, the IPCC said. Problems involved with “solar radiation management” include testing and working out rules for a technology that could be deployed by a single nation, or even a company, and might disrupt global weather patterns. And it “would result in an ‘addiction problem;’ once started, it’s hard to stop,” the draft said. A halt after several years could lead to a jump in temperatures because greenhouse gases would continue to build up in the atmosphere. David Keith, faculty director of Harvard University’s Solar Geoengineering Research Program, which is working for a tiny outdoor experiment to dim sunshine, said there was a misguided “taboo” against examining the technology. “We need a serious research effort to understand its risks and potential benefits. Then we will be able to write informed assessments,” he wrote in an e-mail. But many scientists are skeptical. “To deploy it safely … would take many decades,” said Myles Allen, a professor of geosystem science at Oxford University. He said it was misleading to suggest it could be an easy short cut to slow warming. Given the long time needed for research, it would be better to focus on ways to limit greenhouse emissions, he said. Allen said he was giving his personal views, not of the IPCC draft of which he is an author. The draft also says rising temperatures could breach 1.5 C by midcentury unless governments take unprecedented action.

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U.S. farmers have much to lose if NAFTA fails An American economist says his country is behaving so badly that it will create opportunities for Canadian agriculture CHICAGO/MONTREAL (Reuters) — A collapse of the North American Free Trade Agreement, which United States President Donald Trump has threatened to scrap, could create a profound disruption for American farmers. Blake Erwin, a third-generation American who raises cattle, corn and soybeans in Dixon, Nebraska, said he is not monitoring the negotiations, but that he hopes the outcome will support U.S. farmers who are struggling to make a living due to low commodities prices, rising health-care costs and high property taxes. “A trade agreement has to be fair for the United States, but we also want to keep those exports going

for the farmer,” said Erwin, 34. “We don’t want to mess up any good things we got going.” Erwin spoke at the end of January as U.S., Canadian and Mexican negotiators met in Montreal for the sixth of seven planned rounds of talks to revamp the 1994 pact. U.S. farmers and exporters are fighting to preserve their exports at a time when Canada is finding customers in new markets. They also face strained relations between the United States and Mexico, a major buyer of U.S. corn, wheat, beef, pork and dairy products. “The U.S. is behaving so badly it’s going to create opportunities for Canadian agriculture,” Iowa State University economist Dermot

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Hayes said last week during a visit to Winnipeg. Trade flows have already begun to shift. The United States remains the dominant grain supplier to Mexico. Yet Mexico imported 583,000 tonnes of corn from Brazil in 2017,

a 980 percent jump from the previous year, according to Mexican government trade data. Mexican imports of U.S. soybean meal fell 29 percent in the first 11 months of 2017, compared with the same period the previous year, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Trump’s animosity toward Mexico and complaints over trade imbalances have pushed longtime buyers to work with new suppliers and expand existing relationships in South America, the European Union and other regions, trade experts said. “You get partners who build a bond and get real comfortable working together. We’re starting to

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CHICAGO, (Reuters) — Commodities trader Cargill Inc. and a Danish partner plan to invest US$22.5 million in a new potato starch production unit in Denmark. The move comes as the U.S.based company seeks to capture consumer demand for simpler ingredients. Cargill and Danish potato starch partner AKV Langholt AMBA plan to operate the project through AKV Langholt’s facility in Denmark. Cargill did not say how much of the investment it would account for. Cargill has been expanding in new “native starches” produced from plants such as corn and wheat as an alternative to more processed starch derivatives used to bulk up food products such as pasta sauce. The boost in so-called “labelfriendly” ingredients comes amid a broader push for diversification as Cargill and other merchants battle tight margins amid excess grain supplies.

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Time’s up for summer? Finns push EU to scrap clock changes HELSINKI, BRUSSELS (Reuters) — Finland has called on the European Union to scrap its twiceyearly switch of clocks to daylight saving time. In Brussels, however, the EU executive showed little sign of haste to comply, confirming only that a long-term review of its 2001 summer time directive was still going on. A study for the European Com-

mission in 2014 found the overwhelming majority of member states were happy with the current arrangements. The problem is that in Helsinki, most northerly of the EU’s national capitals, there is less than six hours of daylight in late December. So politicians have argued that moving clocks forward and back by an hour in March and October has disrupted sleep and work and

could cause long-term health problems. The country’s EU ministerial committee discussed the matter on Jan. 26 and Transport Minister Anne Berner tweeted: “The government has decided to propose abolition of daylight saving. “Our objective is to abandon the changing of clocks uniformly within the EU. Member states should jointly agree whether to

move permanently to winter or to summer time.” Like neighbours across the Baltic, Finland also shares an inconvenience of the time difference changing at its borders with non-EU Russia, Belarus and Ukraine — they all gave up daylight saving after a decision taken by Moscow in 2011. The practice gained popularity in many countries during the energy crises of the 1970s as a means of

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Sask. family say to original farm Farm made use of provincial government program BY BEVERLY A. BIGGEMAN FREELANCE WRITER

For the last 50 years, members of the Horne family have been avoiding going near the 100-year-old blacksmith shop that housed the original well on their farm near Swift Current in southwestern Saskatchewan. The earth in one corner of the shop had collapsed over the years, exposing the wellhead and leaving the family wondering about the safety of the 30-inch well bore beneath. Family and friends had often been warned not to go into the dilapidated shop lest they fall into the 110-foot well hole. Each year, the shed slumped further into the ground, creating a 15-foot depression surrounding the wellhead. Several gnarly caraganas had twisted their branches around one corner of the shop and helped to keep the building upright.

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Inside, every inch of the blacksmith shop was taken up with memories of days gone by. Robert Horne, the grandson of Robert Dewar Horne, who had homesteaded the land in 1905, was anxious to put the out-of-use well to rest. As luck would have it, the Saskatchewan government in 2017 had realized abandoned wells around the province were a safety concern, as well as a concern for the health of the aquifer, and promoted a funding program for the decommissioning of such wells. Horne heard about the program on a local radio station and was quick to fill out his application and begin the process of decommissioning the old well. The initiative, funded through the Farm and Ranch Water Infrastr ucture Program (FRWIP), required interested farmers to submit a pre-approval worksheet outlining the plan for decommissioning. The application required an estimate of materials needed: bentonite clay for sealing the aquifer, chlorine bleach for disinfecting the standing water and the amount of gravel and soil needed to fill the hole. The final application form, ask-

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ys goodbye stead well last summer to decommission the old well ing for projected costs and a diagram of the well profile, was mailed out after the pre-approval was given. A more detailed plan including the land location and location of power lines and buildings was also required. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

RIGHT: Frank Biggeman cuts the well pipe inside the 100-yearold blacksmith shop before it was torn down. BELOW: Frank Biggeman oversees the sucker rod as it is pulled out of the ground.

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» CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE Once Horne was sure he had the appropriate materials for the job, he started the decommissioning procedure. He enlisted the help of his son, Greg, his brother-in-law, Frank, and his partner, Bev (the author of this story). The first step involved removing all the material in and around the well house. As is often the case on Saskatchewan farms, nothing, especially metal parts, is ever thrown away, because it might have a use in a later project. During cleanup, Horne told stories about parts dating back to the 1950s, from horseshoes and fork tines to pistons and engine parts. Old tools, grease guns, oil cans, cigarette tins and empty bottles

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filled the shelves. The project team recycled three tons of metal in Swift Current. As they picked through the piles, they saved bits and pieces that they thought might contribute to a metal sculpture to be constructed later. The next step involved tearing down the old shop. The front-end loader and grapple made short work of the shed. Once the team realized there was little danger of falling into the well hole, they removed the pump itself from its original galvanized pipe. Next, they pulled the sucker rod out of the pipe in increments by using the front-end loader and a logging chain. The team recovered more than 30 metres of sucker rod, but unfortunately, no pump plunger. The project team tried valiantly to access the original 30-inch well bore. Finally, they determined the earth above had collapsed into the hole. To verify this, they made a calculation of the approximate cone volume, which closely matched the original well bore volume. They were satisfied it was a collapsed well and the only access to the aquifer was through the remaining galvanized pipe. Bentonite chips were slowly poured into the hole through the pipe. The project team used the remainder of the bentonite clay to cap off the bottom of the collapsed cone. They added a layer of concrete, followed by gravel and earth to cap off the well. A few days after Horne and his team had finished cleaning up the worksite, he decided to tackle the metal sculpture project. A generous pile of pieces had been saved because of their unique look or their integral role in the farming operation. The concept of a deer-like structure was conjured as a tribute to the number of deer inhabiting the area. The legs were constructed of blacksmithing stands with horseshoes welded on for feet. Threetined pitch fork ends formed the

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The family failed to expose the original well hole when digging for the well bore. They then decided it was collapsed and had to pour the chips down the pipe to access the aquifer.

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When all was said and done, the sculpture was named Smithy, in honor of the blacksmith shop. Smithy stands outside the living room window of the Robert Horne house, which celebrated its 100th birthday last year. Every time a project is completed on the farm, Horne and family are reminded of the stories that reside in the buildings and the land. No piece of history is ever completely done away with. The family always honours those who came before them.

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Women recruited to test boar meat Women are being used in the study because they are said to have a more sensitive palate when it comes to consuming boar meat BY CHRIS MCCULLOUGH FREELANCE WRITER

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The country set an export record to China last year, and it’s set to grow again this year BEIJING/SINGAPORE (Reuters) — Brazil’s share of soybean exports to China, the world’s top buyer of the commodity, grew to the largest on record in 2017 and looks set to grow again this year, helped by competitive prices and the high protein content. That’s another potential blow to rival exporter the United States as it grapples with tougher quality rules on its shipments to China from 2018, as well as with global markets flooded over the last few years by bumper supply. China, which imports 60 percent of the soybeans traded worldwide, bought 50.93 million tonnes from Brazil in 2017, accounting for 53.3 percent of total purchases, according to customs data released Jan. 25. U.S. sales came in at 32.9 million tonnes, or 34.4 percent of China’s imports, the exporter’s lowest share since at least 2006. “Soybean imports from Brazil to China are expected to keep growing in the new year…. Brazilian beans will have an advantage in prices and protein (content),” said Tian Hao, senior analyst with First Futures in the Chinese city of Tianjin. Brazil took over from the United States in 2012 as the top supplier to China, with its exports often attractively priced as it relies on overseas markets for sales due to limited domestic demand and storage. Brazilian soybeans also boast higher protein levels than U.S. supplies, making them more attractive for animal feed producers. A weaker real also helped lure buyers in 2017. The United States is the world’s biggest soybean exporter after Brazil, with the two countries accounting for roughly 80 percent of global shipments, which are valued at around US$50 billion annually. Brazil’s share of the export market is on track to keep growing in 2018 as it gears up for a crop of around 114 million tonnes, matching last year’s all-time high production. Larger harvests mean Brazil’s marketing season, which begins in May, has started to extend into October-November rather than ending around September as is traditional. That has eaten into the period when U.S. supply has typically dominated markets. “Soybean inventories everywhere are so large that there is nothing like U.S. marketing season or South American marketing season (anymore),” said a veteran soybean trader at one of China’s state-run trading companies. “Brazil has started harvesting new-crop beans while it is still not done selling last year’s crop.”

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CHIC AG O, Ill. (Reuters) — Ranchers sent nearly one percent more cattle to feedlots in the United States in December than the same time a year ago, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has reported. The result topped most analysts’ predictions, mainly led by worsening drought in the U.S. southern Plains that shriveled available winter wheat grazing pasture. Corn belt states were the recipients of cattle from areas of Montana, North Dakota and South Dakota where insufficient moisture persists. “These very dry conditions that are developing in wheat pasture country drove change in placements in November. And I suspect we got some of that in December also,” said Texas A&M University economist David Anderson. Some analysts cited cheaper feed, which lowered input costs for feedlots, as another reason behind last month’s placement uptick. And more heifers are entering feed yards, suggesting to analysts that the rate of cattle herd expansion is slowing. USDA’s report showed December placements at 1.799 million head, up 0.8 percent from 1.785 million a year earlier and exceeded the average forecast of 1.730 million. The government put the feedlot cattle supply as of Jan. 1 at 11.489 million head, up 8.3 percent from 10.605 million a year ago. Analysts, on average, forecast a 7.7 percent rise. USDA said the number of cattle sold to packers was down 1.4 percent in December from a year ago to 1.752 million head. Analysts had projected a 1.2 percent drop from 1.777 million last year. “The big placement figure tells you that we’re going to have big numbers of cattle coming at us for the foreseeable future,” said U.S. Commodities president Don Roose. He too alluded to the bump in feedlot cattle placements in corn belt states where feed is more plentiful. “You continue to be in a drought in the southern Plains, that continues to expand, so it no doubt is another factor that you have to throw into the placement discussion,” said Roose.

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Energy efficiency funding available in Alberta The Alberta and federal governments announced $81 million in new funding as way to save costs and reduce emissions BY JEREMY SIMES EDMONTON BUREAU

Alberta farmers, ranchers and food processors will have access to $81 million over the next four years to make their operations more energy efficient, thanks to new funding from the provincial and federal governments. Alberta Agriculture Minister Oneil Carlier announced Jan. 29 that the funds are available to producers who want to install solar panels, convert their irrigation to low-pressure systems or add things like natural gas monitors and LED lights to improve energy efficiency. Agri-food processors can also apply for funds. “We’re looking at the operations that use the most energy so they can take advantage of this program to find efficiencies,” Carlier said. “Farmers, ranchers, and processors across the province want to be able to do their part to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and, at the same time, these programs will help them save some money to make their operations more successful.” He said the energy-efficiency program has been in high demand, so much so that the $10 million the government provided last year ran out with more than 300 applications waiting for approval. This new $81 million should be enough to cover projects that are still waiting and likely more, Carlier

said. The province is providing $67 million while the federal government is giving $14 million. The province’s portion is being primarily funded through its carbon tax. However, the funds will be divided unevenly throughout the industry. A larger chunk, about $42 million, will be specifically for the Farm Energy and Agri-processing program, which is designed to encourage energy management for farms and small processors. Applicants can receive a maximum of $250,000 per year, but they’ll have to cover half of the total cost. As for the solar program, $8.5 million will be made available over the course of four years. The government will provide a maximum of $100,000 paid at a rate of 75 cents per watt. Producers looking to update their irrigation systems can receive a maximum of $15,000 but will have to cover 60 percent of the cost. The final chunk, about $21 million, is for large food processors. The program is for projects of more than $250,000, and the cost-share terms are still being worked out. Carlier couldn’t say how much money the programs would save producers in the long run or how much emissions could be reduced by more producers adopting these programs. “We’ll track what we can,” he said. “It’s hard to put a number on that.

Skeena Ngo, a research and development assistant at Crust Craft, and Alberta Agriculture Minister Oneil Carlier transfer dough to a mixer. Crust Craft has taken part in the government’s energy efficiency grant program. | JEREMY SIMES PHOTO We know from past experiences and past programs that there is a real need for this and a real want from the ag sector. I’m hoping people will have an opportunity to use them.” Crust Craft, a commercial food processor, has used the province’s

energy efficient program in the past. Company president Paul Flesher said it’s allowed them to save costs. “It’s allowed us to upgrade our lighting, and install more efficient electrical motors and refrigeration,” he said.

“We’ve been able to reduce our refrigeration cost significantly through upgrades. The grants help a little bit, but every little bit helps because our industry is very competitive.” jeremy.simes@producer.com

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China snaps up Aussie barley PARIS, France (Reuters) — China is soaking up almost all of Australia’s feed barley exports and the trend could continue as Beijing looks to divert corn supplies toward ethanol fuel, an Australian export firm said. China buys 80 to 90 percent of Australian barley exports, reflecting heavy demand from its livestock industry, said Scott Haughton, managing director of Peter Cremer Australia. “Australia has turned away from global barley pricing due to this fact,” he told the Paris Grain Day conference organized by consultancy Agritel. “If you look at Australian barley and (China’s) Dalian corn on any given day, there’s a correlation.” Barley and corn are both widely used in feed rations for livestock. Haughton said Chinese importers liked Australian barley for its low levels of moisture and vomitoxin, and blended it with corn from local stockpiles. Australian barley exports are expected to fall sharply this season to 5.5 million tonnes after a weather-hit harvest, Haughton said, but Chinese demand is likely to remain strong. The adverse weather also affected crop quality, which has reduced the amount of malting-grade barley and helped Canada take some market share in China in the malt segment. Chinese reforms of agricultural polic y could sustain strong demand for Australian feed barley as China plans to develop use of ethanol fuel that could absorb some of its huge corn stocks, Haughton said. Chinese demand could encourage Australian farmers to grow more barley as wheat exports are curbed by the growing presence of Black Sea origins in southeastern Asia, Haughton said. “The Australian dream of being the sole supplier of Southeast Asia is not likely,” he said of wheat. Rising production in Black Sea region producers Russia and Ukraine, coupled with low shipping costs, has notably seen Australian wheat lose market share in Indonesia, the world’s largest wheat importer after Egypt.

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Wolves move in when ag moves out A wolf called Naya was fitted with a tracking collar as a cub, which has allowed researchers to monitor its progress across Europe DID YOU KNOW?

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A lone wolf being monitored by European researchers is revealing how far the animals sometimes travel and their rising population in areas where agriculture once dominated. Naya the wolf was fitted with a collar incorporating a tracking device as a six-month-old cub by researchers at the Technical University of Dresden in Germany. In October last year, the young female left its parents and wolf pack in rural Lubtheener Heide, an area between Hamburg and Berlin in Germany. Since then, it has roamed across Germany, crossed into The Netherlands and made it into Belgium on Jan. 3. It has already killed two sheep and injured another in Belgium. It marks the first sighting of a wolf in Belgium for more than 100 years and has put farmers in the northeastern Flanders area on alert. Naya has killed two sheep and injured a third near the Belgian town of Meerhout. “Any sheep farmers should know they are in range of this wolf,” said Hugh Jansman, a researcher from the Dutch Wageningen University and research centre who has been following Naya’s journey. Currently, the young wolf has set up its den at a large military area near the town of Leopoldsburg, about 25 kilometres from the Dutch border in Belgium. The recent sightings of Naya follow other sightings last year of a wolf pack in Denmark. “We are at the front of the migratory wave of wolves,” said Jansman. “In 2000, the first wolf pack with cubs was in eastern Germany. Currently, there are 74 cub packs with cubs in eastern Germany. “And in Lower Saxony, closest to the Dutch border, in 2012 there was only one settled female but currently there are 14 packs of cubs. “Agricultural areas are being abandoned by people so they are re-wilding again, leaving lots of space for carnivores. The countryside is being abandoned by young people who are moving to the cities. He said the increase in Europe’s wolf population and distribution means more are going to find their way into Belgium and the Netherlands — it is only a matter of time. Naya’s transmitter reports the animal travels between 30 and 70 km a night looking for a new home. “Some wolves just stay in their area, some others, about 20 percent, go on a trek and walk hundreds of kilometres and settle down,” said Jansman. He said Naya passed through several natural parks in the Netherlands but left them all. Ultimately, Naya’s decision to settle down in a military area could be because the area smells less of humans.

There are about 12,000 wolves in 28 European countries, excluding Russia, Belarus and Ukraine. Wolves were first spotted in Germany in 1998. Under German law, wolves are a protected species. In 2011, wolves were spotted in Belgium and the Netherlands, with one sighting in Flanders, Belgium, for the first time in more than a century. Data from the wolf’s radio collar showed that this wolf had travelled 500 km in just 10 days. Source: Staff research

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The Agricultural Youth Green Jobs Initiative is taking applications for 2018. The federal program provides funding for on-farm internships and with organizations engaged in the agriculture and agri-food sector for activities that are environmentally beneficial to the agriculture sector. The initiative was launched in 2016 with an investment of $5.2 million, which has created 392 new jobs nationally since it began.

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SASKATOON TRUCK PARTS CENTRE Ltd. North Corman Industrial Park. New and used parts available for 3 ton trucks all the way up to highway tractors, for every make and model, no part too big or small. Our shop specializes in custom rebuilt differentials/transmissions and clutch installations. Engines are available, both gas and diesel. Re-sale units are on the lot ready to go. We buy wrecks for parts, and sell for wrecks! For more info. call 306-668-5675 or 1-800-667-3023. www.saskatoontruckparts.ca DL #914394 ONE OF SASKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest inventory of used heavy truck parts. 3 ton tandem diesel motors and transmissions and differentials for all makes! Can-Am Truck Export Ltd., 1-800-938-3323. TRUCK BONEYARD INC. Specializing in obsolete parts, all makes. Trucks bought for wrecking. 306-771-2295, Balgonie, SK. WRECKING VOLVO TRUCKS: Misc. axles and parts. Also tandem trailer suspension axles. Call 306-539-4642, Regina, SK. WRECKING TRUCKS: All makes all models. Need parts? Call 306-821-0260 or email: junkman.2010@hotmail.com Wrecking Dodge, Chev, GMC, Ford and others. Lots of 4x4 stuff, 1/2 ton - 3 ton, buses etc. and some cars. We ship by bus, mail, Loomis, Purolator. Lloydminster, SK. WRECKING SEMI-TRUCKS, lots of parts. Call Yellowhead Traders. 306-896-2882, Churchbridge, SK. WRECKING LATE MODEL TRUCKS: 1/2, 3/4, 1 tons, 4x4â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, vans, SUVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Cummins, Chev and Ford diesel motors. Jasper Auto Parts, 1-800-294-4784 or 1-800-294-0687.

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BRIDGE CITY DRIVELINE specializing in drive shaft repair and custom build; including aluminum, diff service and overNORMS SANDBLASTING & PAINT, 40 haul. 306-933-4440, Saskatoon, SK years body and paint experience. We do ALLISON TRANSMISSION. Service, Sales metal and fiberglass repairs and integral to and Parts. Exchange or rebuild. Call Allied daycab conversions. Sandblasting and Transmissions Calgary, 1-888-232-2203; paint to trailers, trucks and heavy equip. Spectrum Industrial Automatics Ltd., Endura primers and topcoats. A one stop Blackfalds, AB., call 1-877-321-7732. shop. Norm 306-272-4407, Foam Lake SK.

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1994 INTERNATIONAL EAGLE Tandem, Detroit 60, 365 HP, 10 spd., Courtney Berg 20’ unibody w/rear cross auger for side discharge, Michel’s roll up tarp, ladder, front and rear box controls, rear pintle, air hook-ups, 11R24.5 tires - new rear/90% front, $45,000. 306-834-7579, Major, SK. 1995 GMC TOPKICK Tandem, Cat 3216, Allison 6-spd. auto push button, spring susp., new Firestone 11R22.5 front/rear, 20’ Courtney Berg unibody w/rear cross auger side discharge, front and rear hoist and auger controls, Michel’s roll tarp, ladders, 52,558 kms., 3979 hrs., $89,900. 306-834-7579, Major, SK.

2001 FREIGHTLINER FL80 S/A, 3126 Cat, Allison auto (serviced and greenlight by Allison dealer), 300,000 kms., fresh safety, nice unit, $29,900. Cam-Don Motors Ltd, 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK.

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

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2007 KENWORTH T800; 2005 IHC 9200; 2007 Macks. All with Eaton AutoShift, new CIM grain boxes, new Sask. safeties. Call Allan at: 306-270-6399, Saskatoon, SK. 2012 MACK CXU613 day-cab, Mack MP8, Website: 78truxsales.com DL#316542 455HP, Eaton 13 spd., $39,900. DL#1679. 2007 MACK GRANITE, 380 Mack, 13 spd., Norm 204-761-7797, Brandon, MB. heavy axles, long enough for grain box, 1995 DOEPKER 48’, 102”, tandem machin- gravel or decks, clean western truck, last TWO 2004 PETERBILT 378's: Cat C-15 twin ery trailer, single drop, hyd. tail/flip, alum. before all of the emissions $26,000 turbo 475 HP, Fuller 18 speed, new rubber 2008 CONVEY-ALL CST-32, 4 comp, farm- DELIVERY AVAILABLE ON ALL TRAIL- outriggers, 12,000 lb. winch, good cond., year 2007 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY Class, 500 and safety. 715,000 kms, $50,000. OBO. er owned, 1 owner, exc. cond., air ride. ERS. Full line-up of Wilson Trailers also $30,000. A.E. Chicoine Farm Equipment, OBO. Neil 306-231-8300, Humboldt, SK. semlerfarms.com 780-206-1234, Barrhead. AUTOSHIFT TRUCKS AVAILABLE: Boxed HP Detroit 60 series 18 spd., heavy spec Call 403-899-0570, Strathmore, AB. or available in BC! Call for more info on get- 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK. tandems and tractor units. Contact David unit, 500,000 kms. read off computer, email: tyler@eaglelaketurf.com ting a trailer delivered to you! With almost 306-887-2094, 306-864-7055, Kinistino, fresh safety, $29,900. Cam-Don Motors PRAIRIE SANDBLASTING & PAINTING. 2 decades of Sales & Service, we will not COMPONENTS FOR TRAILERS. Shipping Ltd, 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK. Trailer overhauls and repairs, alum. slopes be undersold! Call 1-888-641-4508, Bassa- daily across the prairies. Free freight. See SK. DL #327784. www.davidstrucks.com “The Book 2013” page 195. 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Duramax, 330,000 mi., $6900; Mechanic’s 2013 PETERBILT 389, 519,000 kms, 8833 1994 truck, 584,000 kms., T/A, Cat 3406, Eaton 24’ GOOSENECK 3-8,000 lb. axles, $7890; Special: 2001 Sterling L8500, will take 20’ engine hours, CVI completed December 18 spd., Ferrari 8300 Kg crane, fresh safe2010 DAKOTA 38’, all aluminum TA, Bumper pull tandem lowboys: 18’, 16,000 780-349-1529, Westlock, AB. box, C12 Cat eng., 13 spd. Eaton, 454,000 2017, $125,000. 403-809-0444, Calgary, ty, $19,800. Call 1-800-667-4515 or visit: $29,800; 2010 Lode-King 28’ tri-axle lead, lbs., $4750; 16’, 10,000 lbs., $3390; 16’, $24,000; A-Train wagon, $2900, Saska- 7000 lbs., $2975, 8000 lb Skidsteer, $1990 BEHNKE DROP DECK semi style and kms, needs motor work, $12,900 OBO. Call AB. Edtdispatch@gmail.com for spec sheet www.combineworld.com pintle hitch sprayer trailers. Air ride, K&L Equipment, 306-795-7779, Ituna, toon, SK., 306-222-2413. 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Feener 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 Featherlite has 3 Year Limited Warranty & 10 Year on Structural Warranty flat deck, 230,000 kms., IH 7.3 diesel, 10 spd., good tires, was $19,500, NOW GOOSENECK LIVESTOCK HORSE TRAILERS $18,000; 2005 IH 9200 tractor, ISX 430 (1) 2017 Featherlite 8127-7020 20’ x 7’ (2) 2018 Featherlite 8413-7020 Combo HP Cummins, 13 spd., alum. wheels, flat top sleeper, good rubber, was $22,500, 2-7K Axles, 2 Gates w/sliders, Plexi Glass, 20’ x 7’, dressing room, Tac Package & NOW $19,500. All trucks SK. safetied. Gravel Guard Saddle Racks, Polylast Flooring, Plexi Trades considered. Arborfield SK., Phone (1) 2017 Featherlite 8127-7632 32’ x 7’6” Glass, Camper Door Merv at 306-276-7518 res., 306-767-2616 3-7K axles, 1 Rolling Gate & 1 Std Gate (1) 2018 Featherlite 8542-703H 3 Horse cell. DL #906768. w/slider, Plexi Glass Slant Load, 24” Short Wall, Tac Package & (1) 2018 Featherlite 8127-7032 32’ x 7’ Saddle Racks 3-7K Axles, 2 Gates w/sliders, Plexi Glass, (1) 2018 Featherlite 8542-704H 4 Horse Gravel Guard Slant Load, 52” dressing room, Tac (2) 2018 Featherlite 8117-6720 20’ x 6’7” Package & Saddle Racks 2-6K Axles, 1 Std Gate, Running Board EQUIPMENT TRAILERS Plexi Glass (1) 2018 Felling XF-AG-80-3 HDG 53’ x LIVESTOCK SEMI Last Weeks Answers 10’ wide Detachable, Aluminum Pull-outs, (1) 2017 Featherlite 8270-0053 Aluminum Flip Neck, 20k Winch, 26’ well Ground Load, Semi-Trailer 2016 MUV-ALL 5370 HDG equipment trailer, 53' long, up to 15' wide w/exp. telescoping sides, belly length 30'3", air ride, tri-axle w/49" spread. $80.000. 403-809-0444, Blackie, AB, edtdispatch@gmail.com

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VACUUM SEPTIC TRUCK: 1996 Mack tandem, 3000 gal. tank, hoist, rear open door, 1200 Fruitland pump, new tires, $38,000. RESTAURANT IN ASSINIBOIA, successful Smith Ind. 306-373-7622, Saskatoon, SK. 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; Devel2007 YUKON XL 5.3L, heated leather, very opment lands around Regina/Saskatoon; good. $5000 done on front end with re- Large building and property on Broadway ceipts. Car proof avail., runs/drives great, Ave., Yorkton; 3 lots on South Service 315,000 KM. $13,000 OBO. 306-377-4649, R o a d , We y b u r n . B r i a n Te i fe n b a c h , Fiske, SK. bcheinrichs7@gmail.com 306-536-3269, Colliers Int. Regina, SK., www.collierscanada.com CANADAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S AG-ONLY PROVEN FARMING SKILLS but need land? LISTINGS GIANT Operator with growth to ownership oppor- 2006 KOMATSU D65 EX-15. Approx. 5950 tunities available; May require relocation. org. hrs., 24â&#x20AC;? pads, straight tilt blade, 3 tooth ripper, excellent working cond., very Call 403-775-0536. good UC, $139.500. Bush canopy available. Trades considered (warranty). Can deliver. Call 204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB. ROUGH LUMBER: 2x6, 2x8, 2x10, 1â&#x20AC;? boards, windbreak slabs, 4x4, 6x6, 8x8, all in stock. Custom sizes and log siding on DEBTS, BILLS AND charge accounts too order. Call V&R Sawing 306-232-5488, high? Need to resolve prior to spring? Call Rosthern, SK. us to develop a professional mediation plan, resolution plan or restructuring plan. Call toll free 1-888-577-2020. CONTINUOUS METAL ROOFING, no ex- FARM/CORPORATE PROJECTS. Call A.L. posed screws to leak or metal overlaps. Management Group for all your borrowing Ideal for lower slope roofs, rinks, church- and lease requirements. 306-790-2020, es, pig barns, commercial, arch rib build- Regina, SK. ing and residential roofing; also available NEED A LOAN? Own farmland? Bank says in Snap Lock. 306-435-8008, Wapella, SK. no? If yes to above three, call 1-866-405-1228, Calgary, AB. 3 PICTURE WINDOWS for sale, triple pane Low-E, 62â&#x20AC;? square with 2 casement windows for venting on top third. $1100 each, stored inside. 306-375-2910, ext. 704 or 307, Kyle, SK. JIMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S TUB GRINDING, H-1100 Haybuster with 400 HP, serving Saskatchewan. Call 306-334-2232, 306-332-7332, Balcarres. BUSINESS FOR SALE, $120,000. Offers great growth opportunity in consumer and REGULATION DUGOUTS: 120x60x14â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, pet industry. Saskatoon, SK. Call Bert $2000; 160x60x14â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, $2950; 180x60x14â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 306-664-BERT(2378). $3450; 200x60x14â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, $3950. Larger sizes avail. Travel incl. in SK. See us on FB at GREENHOUSE FOR RENT: Profitable Fort Qu saskdugouts. 306-222-8054, Saskatoon SK Appelle location. 6 growing houses: 20x24, 24x40, 20x88, two 20x40 & 20x50. Sales MULCHING- TREES, BRUSH, Stumps. office and transplanting facilities. Includes Call today 306-933-2950. Visit us at: soil sterilizer, mixer, storage shed and large www.maverickconstruction.ca outdoor sales front. Other amenities are river water accessible, customer washroom, BRUSH MULCHING. The fast, effective customer parking, debit/credit capable. way to clear land. Four season service, 306-332-5276 or 306-331-6066, Fort Qu competitive rates, 275 HP unit, also avail. trackhoe with thumb, multiple bucket atAppelle, SK. dorothy.v@hotmail.ca tachments. Bury rock and brush piles and WELDING AND MACHINE SHOP: Owner fence line clearing. Borysiuk Contracting wanting to retire after 38 years. Estab- Inc., www.bcisk.ca Prince Albert, SK., lished clientele. Located in Maple Creek, 306-960-3804. SK, close to Cypress Hills Park. Serious inquiries only. Phone Dale at 306-662-2727, NEUFELD ENT. CORRAL CLEANING, payloader, Bobcat with rubber tracks and 306-662-7522, or 306-662-2398. vertical beater spreaders. Phone 306-220-5013, 306-467-5013, Hague, SK. 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. SELLING DUE TO HEALTH: Industry leading header loss shield. Price includes existing inventory. Canadian and US patents good until 2032. Jig tables and templates. Current owner will train in the manufacturing and marketing processes. This is a perfect diversification opportunity for a large family farm or a Hutterite colony. Call Bill at 306-726-7977, Southey, SK. 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. Phone 250-999-4777, just.p@shaw.ca 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 Bert, 306-664-BERT(2378).

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1996 BOURGAULT 9400 HD chisel plow, 60’, 4-bar harrows, 600 lb. trip shanks, new tires, knock on sweeps, $48,000. 306-834-7579, Major, SK.

BREAKING DISCS: KEWANEE, 15’ and 12’; Rome 12’; Towner 16-18’; Wishek 18’ 2010 SEEDMASTER 72-12 72’, 12” space, and 30’. 1-866-938-8537. JD 1910 air cart, 3-tank metering, Stk: 020958, $132,000. 1-888-905-7010, Swift Current, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca

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FLEXI-COIL 2320 TBH air tank, double shoot, excellent condition, $11,500 OBO. 306-861-4592, Fillmore, SK. 2001 JOHN DEERE 1820, 54’, 10” spacing, 3/4” Bourgault knives, 1900 340 bu. cart, $24,000 OBO. 306-291-9413 Aberdeen, SK 2013 SEED HAWK 60-12 60’, twin wing, semi pneumatic packers, DD, SH 800 TBH, Stk 017840, $335,000. Prince Albert, SK., 1-888-905-7010. redheadequipment.ca

2010 BOURGAULT 3310 65’, Paralink, 12” 1994 PATRIOT 150XL, 3438 hrs., 750 spacing, mid row shank banding, double gal., 70’, JD 4.5L, decent affordable spray- shoot, rear hitch, tandem axles, low acres, er! $24,800. Call 1-800-667-4515 or visit $135,000. A.E. Chicoine Farm Equipment, 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK. www.combineworld.com 2005 SPRA-COUPE 7650, 90' boom, 725 gal., new tires, shedded, 3 way nozzle body, $69,000 OBO. Eston, SK., 306-962-3934, 306-962-7888, robib@sasktel.net

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, $165,000. 204-748-8156, Elkhorn, MB.

2010 JD 4830, 100’ booms, 1000 gal. tank, AutoSteer, Swath Pro, AutoBoom St: 021520, $215,000. 1-888-905-7010, Saskatoon, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca

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, 1998 CASE/IH SPX3185 90’, 2 sets tires excellent for organic farming, $40,000 per Stk: 017817, $79,000. 1-888-905-7010, 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. 2014 NH SP240F 120’, 1200 gal. SS tank, Saskatoon, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca IntelliView IV , AccuBoom, AutoBoom, Stk CONCORD 56’, 12” spacing, Bourgault 3” 2013 JD 4730, 1555 hours, $238,900. 024111, $299,000. 1-888-905-7010, N e l s o n M o t o r s & E q u i p m e n t , paired row tips, duals on wings, scraper on Lloydminster. www.redheadequipment.ca each packer wheels, exc. cond., $14,500; 1-888-508-4406, www.nelsonmotors.com 3400 Concord tank, $9500, or both for $22,000 OBO. 306-861-4592, Fillmore, SK. 2013 JD 4730, 1164 hours, $248,900. N e l s o n M o t o r s & E q u i p m e n t , 120' SPRAY-AIR TRIDENT 3600 sprayer, with 1300 gallon tank, $16,000 Cdn. Please 1-888-508-4406, www.nelsonmotors.com call 406-783-5510, Scobey, MT. Email: 2015 JD R4045, 728 hours, $444,900. charlie@cahillseeds.com Nelson Motors & Equipment, FLOATER TIRES: Factory rims & tires: JD 1-888-508-4406, www.nelsonmotors.com 4045, 710/60R46, $20,500; 800/55R46, 2013 JD 4940, 120’, 1500 eng, 380 tires & $22,500; JD 4038, Case 4420, 650/65R38 duals on rear, 1200 gal. stainless, all op- Michelin tires and rims. Sprayer duals tions, $219,000. 306-948-7223, Biggar, SK available. 306-697-2856, Grenfell, SK. 2013 NH GUARDIAN SP.240FXP, 100’, 2006 SPRAY-AIR 3600-90TS TRI1200 litre SS tank, IntelliView IV monitor, DENT, 90’ booms, 4920L tank, 12.4R46 luxury cab, 6.7L Cummins, 275 HP, very tires, good tubes & booms, SCS 440 conlow hrs (approx. 450), $300,000 OBO. troller, $9900. Call 1-800-667-4515, 306-524-2109, 306-746-7422, Semans, SK www.combineworld.com

2009 SEED HAWK 72-12 72’, 12” sp., twin wing, pneum. packers, 600 TBT cart, stk: 021477, $205,000. 888-905-7010, Prince Albert, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca

FLEXI-COIL 6000 seeder, 10” spacing, DS, needs some repairs; Also Flexi-Coil 4250 seed tank, as new, always shedded, 2 compartments. Will sell together or separate. Offers. 780-349-2798, Westlock, AB.

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 2001 MX120 w/loader; 2000 MX135; 2001 MX170 w/loader; and 2003 MX255, MFWD w/loader. 204-522-6333, Melita, MB. 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. 2016 CASE/IH STX 420, 4WD, 710/R42 Firestones, full AutoSteer, PTO, high capacity pump, 4 remotes, full LED light pkg. and deluxe cab, field ready, 410 hrs., $350,000. 403-901-5390, Strathmore, AB. 2015 CASE 580 QT, 1029 hrs., full load, ext. warranty, PTO, eng. brake, $420,000 OBO. 403-575-5491, Coronation, AB.

2015 CIH PUMA 185 MFWD, 1490 hrs., 185 HP, CVT, 540/100 PTO, 3PTH, duals, f a c t o r y w a r r a n t y, $ 1 4 9 , 8 0 0 . 1-800-667-4515, www.combineworld.com WANTED: 970 OR 1070 CASE with powershift gone. Please call: 306-395-2668, or Cell: 306-681-7610, Chaplin, SK.

2017 DEMO 80’ Degelman landroller. Odessa Rockpicker Sales, 306-957-4403 or 2013 CIH 450HD, 4WD, 1980 hrs., deluxe 306-536-5097, Odessa, SK. cab, HID's, high capacity hyd., full factory guidance w/372 receiver and Pro700 monitor, 1000 PTO, 710 metrics, weight pkg., vg cond., $230,000 OBO. Kelvington, SK., 2006 JD 1780 planter, 12 row, 30" spacing, 306-327-7527, mjf1980@hotmail.ca vacuum tanks with liquid fertilizer, and row cleaners. Good condition, $35,000 Cdn. OBO. 406-783-5510, Scobey, MT. Email: charlie@cahillseeds.com

DEGELMAN 45’ LAND ROLLER, $33,900; Flexi-Coil 3450 seeder, variable rate, $29,500; Hi Line 50’ jumbo heavy harrow, $28,700; Hi Line 60’ harrow packer, $4500; Bourgault packer wheels, $100 per foot; Brandt 15x45 conveyor, gas and elec., $24,500. Pro Ag Sales, call anytime 306-441-2030, North Battleford, SK. JOHN DEERE 7000 8-row corn planter, 2004 CASE/IH 5000 double disk air drill, $4500. 306-768-7726, Carrot River, SK. 50’, 6” spacing, asking $28,000 USD. Bill 7200 MAX EMERGE II JD Planter, 12 row, 204-746-5126, Dufrost, MB. 30" spacing. Dry fertilizer boxes w/3 PTH & 2010 NEW HOLLAND P2060 air drill, 70', row cleaners, $18,000 Cdn OBO. Scobey, 10" spacing, single shoot, 3.5" carbide tips, MT. 406-783-5510 charlie@cahillseeds.com 4" rubber packers, scraper & harrow kit, TBH hitch, low acres, shedded, mint condition, $58,000. 306-372-4868, Luseland, SK. 7 SERIES MORRIS, brand new HoneyBee marjandsheldonreiter@gmail.com dead rod, needs shovels, $3500. Willing to 2009 SEED HAWK 66-12 66’, 12” sp., sin- trade for smaller 7 series Morris cultivator. gle knife, pneum. pkrs, 30.8 rear tires, Stk: 306-460-9027, Flaxcombe, SK. 021475, $205,000. 888-905-7010, Prince 50 - 1444 DUTCH 2” carbide openers to fit Albert, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca Bourgault drills, used approx. 3000 acres, 2007 JOHN DEERE 1820 45’ air seeder $50 each. 403-321-2105, Blackie, AB. w/JD 1910 350 bu. air cart, 7” spacing, 650 lb. trips, 2” carbide tips, 3” rubber packers, shedded, asking $52,000. Call 204-733-2324, Ste. Rose Du Lac, MB.

2006 BOURGAULT 5710 40’ 9.8” spacing, steel packers, 6200 Stk: 020500, Cart $60,000. www.redheadequipment.ca or 1-888-905-7010, Swift Current, SK. 2009 SEEDMASTER 60-12, 60’, 12” spacing, DS, new manifold, new hoses, vg cond., $68,000 or w/JD 1910 air tank, 2010 SEED HAWK 60’ Toolbar, 12” sp., $115,000. 306-861-4592, Fillmore, SK. w/Seed Hawk 400 cart, 2 fans, seed & fertilizer distributing kit auger. Also NH kit & 2015 SEED HAWK 84-12 84’ 12” spacing, winch $175,000. 306-449-2255, A.E. Chi- steel seed and fertilizer knives, Stk: coine Farm Equipment Ltd., Storthoaks SK. 022334, $352,000. 1-888-905-7010, Saskatoon, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca 2008 SEEDMASTER TXB 66-12, 66’, 12” spacing, dual wheels, double shoot, all 33’ FLEXI-COIL, 550 shanks, 12” spacing, new manifold and new hoses, mint cond., DS, 1720 tank, Poirier boots, $2000 worth $78,000, or $125,000 with JD 1910 air of extra new boots, shedded, low acres. tank. 306-861-4592, Fillmore, SK. 306-877-2014, 306-745-7505, Dubuc, SK. 2009 SEED HAWK 66’, 12” spacing, single knife, only 1 season on new knives, 600 bu. TBH tank, 30.8 rear tires, always shedded, field ready, $160,000. 780-812-4471, Bonnyville, AB.

NH3 CONVERSION KIT/PUMP. Fits 66’ Bourgault air seeder, $13,000. Call Phil Stewart, 780-813-0131, Vermilion, AB. 2008 BOURGAULT 6350, 2 fans, 3 TM, $46,000 OBO. Call 306-563-8482. 40’ BOURGAULT 36-42 AIR SEEDER, 8” spacing, with 3225 tank, QA, on row packers, $13,000. 306-567-8614, Davidson, SK. 1996 BOURGAULT 8800, 40’, 8” spacing, single fan, manifolds granular package, sweeps, knock on, front castor wheels, $21,000. 306-834-7579, Major, SK. 2015 JD 1910 TBT air cart. Has 650 duals, hydraulic variable rate, sectional control capability, 10” remote hydraulic auger with conveyor flip out. Only did 6000 acres, always shedded, new condition. Rented farm out. $98,000 OBO. Call 204-662-4474, or 204-851-0211, Antler, SK.

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. 1989 CIH 9170, PS, AutoSteer, 8180 hrs., $46,000. Located near Minot, ND. Call 306-563-8482.

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. 1990 CASE/IH 9150, Outback AutoSteer & mapping, 8000 hrs., usually shedded, $48,500. 306-567-8614, Davidson, SK. 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 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

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1 9 9 8 S T E I G E R 9 3 9 0 , 4 W D, S / N 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. 306-834-7579, Major, SK.

2004 JOHN DEERE 9420, 24 speed, 620/70R42 duals, 5 hydraulics w/return, integrated AutoSteer, 4092 hrs., $145,000 OBO. 204-572-7999, Grandview, MB.

2010 JD 9430, duals, 2775 hrs., $258,000. Nelson Motors & Equipment, STEIGER TRACTOR PARTS. New and 1-888-508-4406, www.nelsonmotors.com used, from radiator to drawpin, 1969 to 3 SISTERS: JD 4000; JD 4010; JD 4020 1999. Give us a call 1-800-982-1769 or with identical cabs, restoration project www.bigtractorparts.com partially completed. Call or text cell 306-741-1523, Pennant, SK. JOHN DEERE 2130 yard tractor, all new rubber all around, open station, $8500. 306-726-8137, Cupar, SK.

2000 JD 9400, 425 HP, 12 spd. powershift, 1998 NH 9882, 4 WD, 6151 hrs., 425 HP, EZ-Steer 4 hyd. outlets, plus return line, new 20.8 triples, good condition, $90,000 new hyd. pump (48 GPM), 8 new tires, OBO. 306-921-6693, Melfort, SK. 710/70R38, mint cond., $105,000. 306-861-4592, Fillmore, SK.

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

REDUCED PRICE! 1983 JD 4450 MFWD w/Ezee-On FEL 2130 grapple, 15 spd. PS, WANTED: 875 or 895 Versatile tractor in 3 hyds., 7925 hrs. showing, 14.9-26F, good running condition. 306-446-0164 20.8R32, duals available. 306-283-4747, (H), 306-481-4701 (C), North Battleford SK 306-291-9395. Langham, SK. RETIRED - SELLING: JD 4650, 8650 hrs., CANADA’S AG-ONLY 15 speed PS, 3 hyds., 1000 PTO, 20.8Rx38 LISTINGS GIANT rear duals, 14Lx16.1 front, tires are in very good condition, 8’ blade, $37,000 OBO. 306-882-2358, Rosetown, SK. 1984 VERS. 875 4WD, w/Atom Jet hyd. kit, $27,000. A.E. Chicoine Farm Equipment Ltd., 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK. VERSATILE 550 (2015), 127 hrs., hi-flow hyds., 800/38’s, weights, $349,900; Versatile 450 (2016), 225 hrs., hi-flow hyds., 800/38’s, $319,900; Ve r s a t i l e 3 7 5 (2009), 2670 hrs., powershift, 710/38’s, $189,900. 204-526-7671, Holland, MB.

2014 CHALLENGER MT765D, 620 hrs., 3502 HP, Trimble Autopilot, 18” tracks, PTO, 3PTH, $219,800. 1-800-667-4515, 2014 JD 8370R MFWD, 370+ HP, front www.combineworld.com axle/cab susp., 3PTH, PTO, IVT trans., diff lock, front/rear weights, excellent cond., 2013 CHALLENGER MT875C, C18 eng., $289,000. Call 1-800-667-4515 or visit no DPF or DEF, 585 HP, 30” tracks, 5 SCV, www.combineworld.com PTO, Topcon GPS, 977 hrs., like new, 2016 JD 9620R, 332 hrs., 800 metrics, $390,000 OBO. 780-951-0783, Edmonton hyd. suspension, weight pkg., 1000 PTO, 5 8 g a l . p u m p , $ 3 1 9 , 5 0 0 U S D. C a l l 320-848-2496 or 320-894-6560, or visit www.ms-diversified.com 2017 JD 6155M: Beautiful loaded demo unit with only 99 hrs! Front fenders. 20/20 2013 JD 9410R, 4 WD, 2100 hrs., power PowerQuad Plus w/shuttle lever and 40 shift PTO, excellent condition, $279,000 km/h trans. 580/70R38 rear, 480/70R28 OBO. 306-921-6693, Melfort, SK. front tires. Front axle TLS suspension, 3 remotes, 663R loader w/grapple bucket JOHN DEERE 4650, 160 HP, 5200 original and self leveling. 540/750/1000 RPM rear hrs., 20.8x38 duals, insides near new, very PTO w/fender controls. Rear TPH w/fender clean solid tractor. Low hour value at controls, A/C air suspended seat. $144,950 $25,000. 204-729-5162, Brandon, MB. OBO. Call 306-861-2500, Weyburn, SK. 1988 JD 4650, PS, 3 hyds., Greenlighted, kruitenterprises@gmail.com like new rubber, hard to find one better! $36,500. 403-504-9607, Medicine Hat, AB. 2015 JD 9620R, duals, PTO, 814 hrs., $510,000. Nelson Motors & Equipment, 2013 JD 9410R PS, 1480 hrs., 1000 PTO, high-flow w/5 remotes, leather trim, pre1-888-508-4406, www.nelsonmotors.com mium HID lights, 620/70R42’s w/duals, UTILITY TRACTORS: John Deere 6200, 2 $199,500 USD. www.ms-diversified.com WD, open station with loader; JD 5524, Call 320-848-2496 or 320-894-6560. MFWD w/loader. 204-522-6333 Melita MB 1993 JD 8870, 7305 hrs., 20.8x42 FireJD 8760, 7700 hrs., rebuilt eng., good rub- stone radials, LED lights all around, 12 ber, shedded, $60,000 OBO; JD 787 grain speed, asking $65,000. 306-989-4332, cell: 306-960-2160, Paddockwood, SK. tank $5500 OBO. 431-234-3118, Fertile SK 2017 JD 6175R, H380 loader w/grapple, 2012 JD 9560R, duals, PTO, 3007 hrs., 85 hrs., IVT, Triple Link, $154,500 USD; $349,900. Nelson Motors & Equipment, 2016 JD 6155R, 640R loader w/grapple, 1-888-508-4406, www.nelsonmotors.com 348 hrs., IVT (50K), Triple Link, AutoTrac BOOK NORCAN SOYBEANS Common #1 $144,500 USD. Call 320-848-2496 or so you keep more green. Buy a bigger JD 320-894-6560, www.ms-diversified.com with the savings! Early discounts. Norcan Seeds at 204-372-6552, Fisher Branch MB. 2009 JOHN DEERE 9430, 4WD, 425 HP, 24 spd., 4 hyds., 710/70R42 duals, 4300 hrs., 2012 JD 9560R, duals, PTO, 3007 hrs., original owner, nice condition, asking $354,900. Nelson Motors & Equipment, $175,000. 306-725-4286, Bulyea, SK. 1-888-508-4406, www.nelsonmotors.com 2012 JD 9560R, duals, PTO, 2250 hrs., 2011 JD 9430, 3000 hrs., 710x42 Fire$360,900. Nelson Motors & Equipment, stones, 18 spd. PS, Active Seat, rubber 70%, exc. cond., $225,000 OBO. Charles 1-888-508-4406, www.nelsonmotors.com Cattle Co. Ltd. 306-457-7529, Stoughton. 2003 JD 9520 4WD, 7404 hrs., 450 HP, 4 2013 JD 7200R MFWD, IVT, 3000 hrs., hyds., PTO, AutoTrac ready, excellent cond., $177,900. Nelson Motors & Equipment, $170,000. 780-618-7377, St. Isidore, AB. 1-888-508-4406, www.nelsonmotors.com

DRILL STEM FOR SALE: 2-3/8” & 2-7/8” available. 306-768-8555, Carrot River, SK.

875 VERSATILE SERIES III, 20.8x387 duals, 3400 original hrs., ultra premium condition. Dozer available. 403-823-1894, Drumheller, AB. PRODUCER REPRINTS: Seen a photo you want to own in your Producer? Order professional reproductions of photos or 2006 MCCORMICK MTX 150 and 2004 whole newspaper pages for your own walls MTX 140 with loader. Both low hours. Call at reasonable prices. 1-800-667-6978 204-522-6333, Melita, MB. or email us at photos@producer.com 1979 UNIMOG 406 Case MB4-94, 1400 2011 JD 9530T, 18 spd. PS, 36” tracks, 4 hrs, 5600 mi, 20 spd. trans., disc brakes, hyds. plus return line, front weights, end front & rear 540-1000 PTO, high volume idler weights, AutoTrac ready, mint cond., hyds., c/w Schmidt VF3C snowblower $185,000. 306-861-4592, Fillmore, SK. w/840 hrs. on OM352A turbo, 1600 2014 JOHN DEERE 7290R MFWD, IVT, tons/hr; Schmidt angled snowplow; duals, 2070 hours, $272,500. Call Nelson Schmidt loader bucket; Case Extend-aMotors & Equipment, 1-888-508-4406, hoe; and Case dozer blade. Will separate. Everything works great, $55,000 OBO www.nelsonmotors.com complete. Call 204-748-2454, Virden, MB. 2005 JD 7220, IVT trans., 3 PTH, 741 loader/grapple; JD 7710, FWD, LHR, 3 GRATTON COULEE AGRI PARTS LTD. Your PTH, JD 740 loader/grapple available. #1 place to purchase late model combine and tractor parts. Used, new and rebuilt. 780-674-5516, 780-305-7152 Barrhead AB www.gcparts.com Toll free 888-327-6767. 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. LEON 707 FRONT END LOADER, with 6’ $1750. Call 306-395-2668, or Cell: 2015 6140R, MFWD, 150 HP, 1870 hrs, bucket, 20 spd, FEL, 3PTH, 540/1000 PTO, diff. 306-681-7610, Chaplin, SK. lock, front axle susp., 50 KPH+, $149,000. LEON 700 FRONT END LOADER, with 1-800-667-4515, www.combineworld.com QA 7’ bucket, with mounts off 90 series 2008 JOHN DEERE 9530 4WD, 2700 hrs., Case tractor; 4 like new Blizzak winter 800 metrics, powershift, good condition tires, 245-70-17, Call 780-764-2152, or throughout, GPS ready, delivery can be ar- cell 780-718-0746, Hilliard, AB. ranged, $198,000 OBO. Call Neil 306-231-8300, Humboldt, SK.

1997 NEW HOLLAND 9682, 5150 hrs., $67,500. 780-352-4911 or 780-361-7910, Wetaskiwin, AB. 2004 NH TJ375, 4 WD, 3980 hrs., deluxe cab, Goodyear 710/70R42 tires at 70%, 55GPM, 4 remotes, standard trans., HID lights, Outback AutoSteer w/STX monitor, always shedded, exc. cond., $152,000 OBO. 306-644-4703, Loreburn, SK.

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16’ PEELED RAILS, 2-3” $4.50/ea., 125 per bundle; 3-4” $9.50/ea, 100 per bundle; 4-5” $11.50/ea, 75 per bundle. Vermette Wood Preservers, Spruce Home, SK., 1-800-667-0094, email: info@vwpltd.com website: www.vwpltd.com

WESTERN IRRIGATION: CADMAN Dealer. We BUY and SELL traveling guns, pumps, pipes, etc.; EcoSmart water purification systems, no salt, no chemicals; Large supply of good used buyback centre pivots at low prices. 306-867-9461, 306-867-7037, MORTGAGE INVESTORS WANTED: Earn Outlook, SK. derdallreg@hotmail.com 8-15% per annum, investing in first and second mortgages. All investments secured T A N D L 1 2 - t o we r 2 4 0 a c r e p i vo t , by Canadian farmland with interest paid 403-362-9211, Bassano, AB. monthly. Call 888-393-8686, visit website: http://www.farmlender.ca/investors/ BLUE WATER IRRIGATION DEV. LTD. Reinke pivots, lateral, minigators, pump info@farmlender.ca Brampton, ON. and used mainline, new Bauer travelers dealer. 25 yrs. experience. 306-858-7351, Lucky Lake, SK. www.philsirrigation.ca

BLOCKED & SEASONED PINE FIREWOOD: Bags $90. Delivery available. Vermette Wood Preservers, Spruce Home, SK. 1-800-667-0094, email: info@vwpltd.com Website: www.vwpltd.com BLOCKED SEASONED JACK Pine firewood and wood chips for sale. Lehner Wood Preservers Ltd., 306-763-4232, Prince Albert, SK. Will deliver. Self-unloading trailer.

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 supplies last. Phone 403-586-8733 C H E A P B U L K B I R C H F I R E W O O D : while $160/cord, split & dry, 14-16” length, 1/2 or visit: www.didsburysprucefarms.com ton short box $80, 1/2 ton longbox, $100. Large orders welcome. We do not deliver. 306-961-3349, Prince Albert, SK. SEASONED SPRUCE SLAB firewood, one cord bundles, $99, half cord bundles, $65. Volume discounts. Call V&R Sawing, 306-232-5488, Rosthern, SK. BUYING FINISHED BISON. Call or text Harmony Natural Bison, 306-736-3454,SE SUNFLOWER HARVEST SYSTEMS. Call Sask. for literature. 1-800-735-5848. Lucke Mfg., www.luckemanufacturing.com BISON WANTED - Canadian Prairie Bison 41’ JD CULTIVATOR, with 1500 gal. NH3 WANTED: JD 540A line skidder, parts ma- is looking to contract grain finished bison, tank, $12,500. Call 306-963-7724 or chine or good cond. Call 780-349-6262, or as well as calves and yearlings for growing markets. Contact Roger Provencher at 306-963-7880. Imperial, SK. Cell: 780-868-3361, Westlock, AB. 306-468-2316, roger@cdnbison.com WANTED: 4020 JOHN DEERE, powershift gas model. 403-823-1894, Drumheller, AB. NORTHFORK- INDUSTRY LEADER for over 15 years, is looking for finished Bison, FLAX STRAW BUNCHER and land levelers. grain or grass fed. “If you have them, we NEW AND USED generators, all sizes from Building now. Place orders and don’t delay! want them.” Make your final call with Also, selling a Case 400 tractor with FEL. 5 kw to 3000 kw, gas, LPG or diesel. Phone Northfork for pricing! Guaranteed prompt for availability and prices. Many used in 306-957-4279, Odessa, SK. payment! 514-643-4447, Winnipeg, MB. stock. 204-643-5441, Fraserwood, MB. 7100 JD CORN PLANTER, 12 row, 24” NEW AND USED GENERATORS: 500KW spacing, 3 point hitch, good shape. Caterpillar, Perkins, Cummins, Magnum - QUILL CREEK BISON is looking for finished, and all other types of bison. COD, 306-236-5891, Meadow Lake, SK. In stock. Call 250-554-6661, Kamloops, paying market prices. “Producers working BC. Email: denis@bcdieselgenerators.com with Producers.” Delivery points in SK. and FOR SALE: 60' Excel Land Roller with 5 plex www.bcdieselgenerators.com MB. Call 306-231-9110, Quill Lake, SK. rollers, great for following the land contour. Like new condition, $60,000. Please call 10 - 2016 GRASSFED BISON HEIFERS: 306-276-7788, or 306-769-8887. Email: Average weight (Nov/17) 820 lbs., Sire by breavie@live.ca Arborfield, SK. XY BISON bull from CWA Show & Sale, $3500. 306-867-0035, Conquest, SK. ODESSA ROCKPICKER SALES: New Degelman equipment, land rollers, StrawKEEP JOBS IN CANADA. Elk Valley master, rockpickers, protill, dozer blades. Ranches a Canadian Co. finishes bison in 306-957-4403, 306-536-5097, Odessa, SK. Canada. We are now buying cull cows, cull bulls, yearlings and calves. Paying top $$ 430 FARM AID MIXER wagon with poly with prompt payment. Kitscoty, AB, Frank liner, new cylinders and new unloading at 780-846-2980. elkvalley@xplornet.com conveyor, exc. cond., shedded, reasonably www.elkvalleyranches.com priced. 204-981-7315, Marquette, MB.

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Free help with sizing. WANTED: 9030E OR 9030 bi-directional tractor. 403-937-2123, Walsh, AB. WANTED: JD 540A line skidder, parts machine or good cond; 4-5’ skid steer mount, hyd. drive, rototiller. Call 780-349-6262, or cell: 780-868-3361, Westlock, AB.

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8” to 6” MAINLINE; 6 - 5”x5” wheelines; Bauer 1160’ w/4.5” hard hose reel; Also Reinke 985’ pivot, refurbished. Call for pricing, 306-858-7351, Lucky Lake, SK.

WANTED: JD 9660 Combine; 8’ metal break; Rubber tired hoe. 306-304-1959, Meadow Lake, SK.

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COMPLETE BISON COW herd dispersal Productive herd, culled annually, 125 cows, 50 yearling heifers. Royal Black Bison Ranch Inc. 306-441-7128, Paynton, SK 20 - 2016 PLAINS Bison females. Average weight December 13th, 749 lbs. $3250 each. Call 306-441-1408, Meota, 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.

WANTED: USED, BURNT, old or ugly tractors. Newer models too! Smith’s Tractor Wrecking, 1-888-676-4847.

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All sizes, any condition, also parts discers, Premium Price paid for 12Ft with 19” blades. SK Farm Boys - Honest Prompt Service: Call Anytime 306.946.9669 or 306.946.792

SASKATCHEWAN BISON ASSOCIATION is hosting a bison industry awards banquet and producer meeting in conjunction with its AGM and the

CANADIAN BISON BULL DRAFT SALE March 1, 2018 - Gold Eagle Casino Presentation begins at 4:30 PM with Reception and banquet - 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM

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SOLIDLOCK AND TREE ISLAND game wire and all accessories for installation. Heights from 26” to 120”. Ideal for elk, deer, bison, sheep, swine, cattle, etc. Tom Jensen ph/fax: 306-426-2305, Smeaton, SK. GUARANTEED PRESSURE TREATED fence posts, lumber slabs and rails. Call Lehner 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. MULCHING- TREES, BRUSH, Stumps. Call today 306-933-2950. Visit us at: www.maverickconstruction.ca

Registration & Presentations - 9:30 AM - Noon Complimentary Lunch 12:15 - 1:15 PM AGM 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM Bison Viewing Kramer Auctions 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM Pre-sale hospitality & Burger Bar 4:30 PM - 5:45 PM 6:00 PM Draft Sale followed by Heifer sale Please register for the event and get information on the host hotel by contacting the

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% 0 FOR 24 MONTHS on select used agricultural equipment. $429,000

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2015 Case IH Steiger 540

2014 Case IH Steiger 550 Quadtrac

2012 Case IH Steiger 600 Quadtrac

Lux Cab, HID Lights, 113GPM Hyd, 800 Duals, AccuGuide, Tow Cable. Stk: 016410A (LL)

36” Tracks, Lux Cab; 113 GPM Hyd, 6 Remotes, PTO, Raven SmarTrax. Stk: 023776 (PA)

36” Tracks; Lux Cab, HID Lights, 6 Remotes, 113 GPM Hyd, AccuGuide. Stk: 024150 (SA)

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2016 Bourgault 3320, 66 Ft, 10” Spacing, IAS Blockage, 7800 Tank-800 Bu, DS Dry, HS & HC Fans, Saddle Tank, X30 Monitor, Stk: 027668 (SC) ....... WAS $507,000 NOW $478,000 1995 Flexi-Coil 5000, 57 Ft, 9” Spacing, 3.5” Spw, 2320 TBT Cart, New Auger & Hopper, Stk: 017438 (SC) .................................................................WAS $37,500 NOW $18,500 2008 New Holland SD550, 60 Ft, 10” Spacing, DS Dry, Atom Jet Openers, SC430 TBT Cart, 430 Bu, Var Rate, Duals, Stk: 023331 (SA) ................ WAS $49,900 NOW $39,900 2003 Bourgault 5710, 64 Ft, 9.8” Spacing, 3” Rubber Packers, Single Shoot, 5350 Tank, Stk: 37529C (LL) .................................................................WAS $89,800 NOW $42,900 2009 Seed Hawk 80-10, 80 Ft, 10” Spacing, DS Dry, Viper Sectional Control, Agtron Blockage, Stk: 020802 (SC)............................................ WAS $220,000 NOW $190,000 2012 Bourgault 3320 QDA, 76 Ft, 10”, Fact. Blockage, 4.5” Packers, MRB III, L6550ST TBT Cart, 4 Tank Metering, Duals, Auger, 591 Monitor, Stk: 023731 (SC) .................................................................................WAS $372,500 NOW $295,500 2006 Bourgault 5710, 40 Ft, 9.8” Spacing, Steel Packers, 6200 Cart, Single Fan, Splitter, Stk: 020500 (SC) ................................................................WAS $60,000 NOW $42,000 2010 Case-IH ATX700, 70 Ft, Rubber Packers, High Float Tires, Double Shoot, Dutch Openers, 3430 TBH Cart, 30.5/32 Duals, VR Cart, ISO Bus, Stk: 020407 (SC) ..................................................................................... WAS $94,000 NOW $73,000 2009 Seed Hawk 72-12, 72 Ft, 12” Spacing, Twin Wing, Pneum Pkrs, 600 TBT Cart, 10 Inch Auger, VR Hyd Drive, Viper Pro Monitor, SCT, Duals, Stk: 021477 (PA) ................................................................................. WAS $205,000 NOW $179,000 2010 SeedMaster 72-12, 72 Ft, 12” Spacing, JD 1910 Air Cart, 3 Tank Metering, Stk: 020958 (SC) ..................................................................... WAS $132,000 NOW $98,000 2012 Case-IH PH800, 70 Ft, 12” Spacing, DS Dry, 3430 TBH Cart, Stk: 020409 (SC) ................................................................................... WAS $120,000 NOW $89,000 2008 New Holland SD550, 60 Ft, 10” Sp, 3.5” Pkrs, DS Dry, Atom Jet Triple Shoot, SC430 TBT, Var Rate, Duals, Stk: 023331 (SA) ............................... WAS $49,900 NOW $39,900 2007 Flexi-Coil 5000HD, 57 Ft, DS Dry, Blockage, Stealth Paired Row, ‘10 CIH 3430 TBT, VR, Auger, Dual Fans, DS, ISO Ready, Stk: 020648(ES) ..... WAS $75,000 NOW $55,000

2016 Case IH 4440, 120 Ft, AIM Pro, Active Susp, Pro 700, AccuGuide, AccuBoom, AutoBoom, Front Fill, Wide Fenders, Trelleborg 710s, Stk: 022565 (SA)............. $495,000 2013 Case IH 4430, 120 Ft, Lux Cab, Active Susp, HID lights, AutoBoom, AccuBoom, Viper Pro Monitor, AIM, 380 Duals, Stk: 022733 (SC) ...............................$323,000 $279,000 2013 Case IH 4430, 100 Ft, Deluxe Cab, AIM, Pro 700, 372 Receiver, 2 Sets Of Tires, HID Lights, AutoBoom, AccuBoom, Stk:024786 (SC) ................................................ $305,000 2008 Case IH 4420, 120 Ft, Dlx Cab, New 650s, HID Lights, Ag Leader Insight, AutoBoom, AccuBoom, Fan Reverser, Stk: 021025 (ME) .................................... $217,000 $185,600 2009 Case IH 4420, 100 Ft, AIM, 1200 Gallon, Norac Boom Height Control, Sectional Control, Autopilot, 380s & 520s, Ag Leader Monitor, Stk: 020576 (ES) ............. $199,500 2013 Case IH 3330, 100 Ft, 380 & 650 Tires, Active Susp, Front Fill, AIM Command, Deluxe HID Lighting, AccuBoom, AutoBoom, Stk: 022510 (SA) ........ $249,900 $219,900 2000 Case IH SPX2130, 78 Ft, Auto Steer, 2 Sets of Tires, 660 Gallons, Stk: 024745, (SA) ...................................................................................................................... $69,900 2014 Case IH 4530 Floater, 70 Ft, Lux Cab, Power Mirrors, Deluxe HID Lights, Fenders, Double 6” Auger 50 CF, Viper 4 Monitor, 1550 Hours, Stk: 024242 (SC)............ $320,000 2011 Case IH 3230, 100 Ft, Dlx Cab, Active Susp, HID Lights, Pro 600, AccuGuide, Fenders, AccuBoom, AutoBoom, Stk: 028123A (LL)........................................... $229,000 2010 John Deere 4830, 100 Ft, 1000 Gallon Tank, AutoSteer, Swath Pro, AutoBoom, 2 Sets Of Tires, Crop Dividers, Stk: 021520 (SA) ............................. $215,000 $169,000 2014 New Holland SP240F, 120 Ft, 1200 Gal SS Tank, Intelliview IV Monitor, AccuBoom, AutoBoom, 2 Sets of Tires, Stk: 024111 (LL) ...................................................... $299,000 2009 Apache AS1010, 100 Ft, 1000 Gal, Raven Control & GPS, 5 Way Nozzle Bodies, 1800 Hrs, Stk: 026632 (SC) ................................................................................ $94,500 1998 RoGator 854, 100 Ft, 800 Gal SS Tank, Ez-Guide Auto Steer, Rate Controller, Rinse Tank, Stk: 023420 (LL) ......................................................................................... $49,000

TRACTORS 2014 Case IH Steiger 620 Quadtrac Luxury Cab, PTO, Twin Flow Hyd, 36” Tracks, 6 Remotes, Pro 700, AccuGuide, HID Lights. Stk: 025032 (ME) ........................ $489,000 2015 Case IH Steiger 540 800 Duals, AccuGuide, 6 Remotes, PTO, HID Lights, @ Hyd Pumps, Weight Pkg.. Stk: 016410A (LL) ............................................................. $429,000 2016 Case IH Steiger 580 Quadtrac Lux Cab, LED Lights, Pro 700, AccuGuide, 2 Hyd Pumps, 6 Remotes, PTO, 36” Tracks, Tow Cable. Stk: 022922 (SC) ................... $565,000 2016 Case IH Steiger 500 520 Triples, Deluxe Cab, HID Lights, AccuGuide, Pro 700, 4 Remotes, Hi-Cap Hyd, 342 hours. Stk: 023022 (SC) ...................................... $380,000 2016 Case IH Steiger 420 520 Triples, Deluxe Cab, HID Lights, Pro 700, AccuGuide, 4 Remotes, High Capacity Hyd, PTO. Stk: 023173 (SC) ....................$379,000 $359,000

2015 Case IH Magnum 220 L785 FEL, HID Lighting, Lux Cab, 4 Remotes, 3 Pt Hitch, 200 Amp Alternator. Stk: 024338 (SA)...................................................................... $255,000 2016 Case IH Puma 165, MFD, Alo Q68 FEL, Joystick, Cab Suspension, Fenders. Stk: 023306 (SC) ...................................................................................................... $189,000 2012 John Deere 9510RT 36” Tracks, Leather Seat, 4 Remotes, SF2 GPS, GreenStar Display, High Capacity Hyd 58 GPM, 2070 hours. Stk: 024350 (SC) ................ $350,000 2013 New Holland T9.615 36” High Idler, Lux Cab, HID Lights, GPS AutoGuidance, Twin Pump Hyd, Radar, PTO, 2700 hours. Stk: 025507 (SC) ...................................... $410,000

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2015 Case IH Patriot 4440

2009 Case IH Patriot 4420

2013 Case IH Patriot 4430

120 Ft, 320s & 710s, AIM Pro, Dlx HID Lights, Pro 700, AccuGuide, Fenders. Stk: 019638 (ME)

100 Ft, AIM, Norac AutoBoom, Ag Leader Monitor, AutoPilot, Sec. Control. Stk: 020576 (ES)

120 Ft, Lux Cab, Active Susp, Viper Pro Monitor, SmarTrax, 380s & 650s. Stk: 025178 (SC)

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2012 JOHN DEERE 9560R 2720 hrs, 800IF duals, PTO, Hi-Flow hyd.

354,900 2009 BUHLER 485 3919 hrs., PPS, duals

159,500 2015 JOHN DEERE 9620R 833 hrs, 800IF duals, PTO, Hi-Flow hyds.

499,000 2014 JOHN DEERE 7290 2091 hrs, IVT, dual PTO.

272,500 2014 CASE IH PUMA 150 1032 hrs,loader/ grapple, PPS, 3pt.

149,400 2007 JOHN DEERE 7930 4300 hrs., IVT, loader, duals

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4 WD TRACTORS 2012 JD 9360R, duals, 1200 hrs .................................................$227,000 2015 JD 9520R, duals, 2225 hrs .................................................$411,900 2015 JD 9520R, duals, 2444 hrs .................................................$409,000 2012 JD 9560R, duals, PTO, 800IF, 2720 hrs ..............................$354,900 2012 JD 9560R, duals, PTO, 3012 hrs.........................................$349,900 2014 JD 9560R, duals, PTO, 800IF, 1093 hrs ..............................$422,000 2014 JD 9560R, duals, PTO, 800IF, 1700 hrs ..............................$417,700 2007 JD 9620, triples, 5821 hrs ..................................................$188,000 2015 JD 9620R, duals, PTO, 835 hrs...........................................$499,000 2009 Buhler 485, duals, 3919 hrs ...............................................$159,500 2011 CaseIH Steiger 435, duals, 2150 hrs .................................$214,900

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TRACK TRACTORS 2017 JD 9620RX four-track, PTO, 870 hrs..................................$689,000 2009 Case IH 485 Quadtrac, 4765 hrs ........................................$220,000 2012 Case IH 500 Quadtrac, PTO, 1720 hrs ................................$344,900 2010 Case IH 535 Quadtrac, pto, 3pt, 6979 hrs..........................$194,000 2013 Case IH 550 Quadtrac, 2900 hrs ........................................$326,500

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2 WD - MFWD TRACTORS 2013 JD 6150R, MFWD, PPS, loader, 4650 hrs ...........................$151,000 2014 JD 6190R, MFWD, PPS, loader, 4000 hrs ...........................$163,000 2012 JD 7200R, MFWD, IVT, 1740 hrs .........................................$161,900 2013 JD 7200R, MFWD, IVT, 3381 hrs .........................................$177,900 2012 JD 7230R, MFWD, IVT, loader, 3300 hrs .............................$204,000 2014 JD 7290R, MFWD, IVT, duals, 2091 hrs ..............................$272,500 2004 JD 7520, MFWD, PPS, loader, 7000 hrs ...............................$87,900 2008 New Holland TV145, MFWD, 6115 hrs .................................$74,000 2011 McCormick MTX135, MFWD, 4687 hrs ................................$57,000 2014 CIH Puma 150, MFWD, PPS, loader, 1032 hrs ....................$149,400 2010 CIH Magnum 180, loader, MFWD, 4983 hrs .......................$120,400 2014 CIH Magnum 380, MFWD, IVT, 3567 hrs ............................$289,000 2012 New Holland TV6070, MFWD, loader, 3107 hrs .................$121,700 2013 John Deere 6115D, MFWD, cab, loader, 2620 hrs ...............$72,900

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COMPACT UTILITY TRACTORS 2011 McCormick X10.25, MFWD, 48 hrs ......................................$10,000

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SEEDING EQUIPMENT 61’ JD 1820/1900, 10” spg, double shoot, steel packer, 340 bus tank, 2005 ....................................................................$45,000 61’ JD 1830/1910, 10” spg, single shoot, 430 bus, 2010 ..........$115,000 56’ JD 1870/1910, 12” spg, D/S, 1910 430 bu TBT, 2010...........$185,000 56’ JD 1870, 12” spg, D/S, 2011 ...................................................$82,000 JD 1910, 530 bu, D/S, section control, 2013 .............................$110,900 34’ Flexi-Coil 5000, 10” spg, D/S..................................................$37,000 65’ Bourgault 3310, 10” spg, D/S, MRB, 2010 ...........................$135,000 60’ Bourgault 3710/7700, disc drill, 2014 ..................................$390,000 Bourgault 5300, 340 bu, TBH, 2003 ..............................................$20,900 34’ Morris 7180, 12”, single shoot, 1995 .....................................$28,000 40’ Seed Hawk 40-12, 12”, D/S, 360 bus tank, 1999 ...................$49,000 66’ SeedMaster 66-12, 12”, double shoot, 2005........................$129,000 80’ SeedMaster/JD TBX8012/1910, 12” spg, double shoot, 2008 .........................................................................................$143,900

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KARL HASELHAN 306-421-5588

FRANK TUCHSCHERER 306-869-7889

CORN HEADERS 2002 JD 1290, 12 row, 20” spacing..............................................$31,000 2013 JD 618C, 18 row, 20”spg ...................................................$104,500 2012 JD 618C, 18 row, 20” spg ....................................................$94,800

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SP WINDROWERS 2014 JD W235, 35’ head 276 hrs ................................................$161,000 2013 JD 440D, 40’ head ................................................................$53,000 2008 JD 4895, 36’, head 1002 hrs ................................................$76,000 2008 JD 4895, 36’, 1600 hrs .........................................................$73,400 2006 Massey Ferguson 9220, 30’, 1096 hrs.................................$46,000 2001 MacDon 2952, 30’, 2792 hrs ................................................$49,700 2009 MacDon 9250, 30’, 2266 hrs ................................................$50,000 2011 Westward M150, 35’ head, 347 hrs .....................................$95,900

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GRAIN HANDLING EQUIPMENT 2014 Brandt 13110 HP Grain Auger .............................................$24,300 2015 Brandt 13x70 HP Grain Auger .............................................$19,900

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RICK ARNESON 306-536-7111

JARET NELSON 306-868-7700

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COMBINES (Please refer to our web site for more details) 2012 JD S670, duals, 1233 sep hrs ............................................$273,900 2012 JD S670, duals, 1232 sep hrs ............................................$262,000 2013 JD S670, duals, 1307 sep hrs ............................................$283,900 2013 JD S670, duals, 1400 sep hrs ............................................$278,000 2014 JD S670, 468 sep hrs .........................................................$386,400 2014 JD S670, duals, 459 sep hrs ..............................................$387,700 (5) - 2015 JD S670 ...............................................................SEE WEBSITE (3) - 2014 JD S680 ...............................................................SEE WEBSITE (7) - 2012 JD S690 ...............................................................SEE WEBSITE 2013 JD S690, duals, 895 sep hrs ..............................................$369,000 2013 JD S690, duals, 1969 sep hrs ............................................$286,900 (3) - 2014 JD S690, duals ....................................................SEE WEBSITE (8) - 2015 JD S690 ...............................................................SEE WEBSITE (3) - 2017 JD S690 ...............................................................SEE WEBSITE 2010 JD T670, singles, 493 sep hrs............................................$261,300 2009 JD T670, singles, 1419 sep hrs..........................................$177,900 2008 JD 9770, duals, 1933 sep hrs ............................................$149,500 2008 JD 9770, duals, 1708 sep hrs ............................................$148,800 2009 JD 9770, duals, 1645 sep hrs ............................................$167,900 (3) - 2011 JD 9770 ...............................................................SEE WEBSITE 2008 JD 9870, duals, 1861 sep hrs ............................................$166,500 2009 JD 9870, singles, 1485 sep hrs..........................................$189,900 2009 JD 9870, duals, 1780 hrs ...................................................$155,900 2009 JD 9870, duals, 2000 hrs ...................................................$158,800 (3) - 2010 JD 9870, duals ...................................................SEE WEBS,ITE 2005 JD 9760, singles, 2149 hrs ................................................$118,500 2006 JD 9860, singles, 2402 hrs ................................................$128,700 2007 JD 9860, duals, 1684 jrs ....................................................$136,000 2003 JD 9650 STS, duals, 2558 sep hrs .......................................$78,500 1995 JD 9600, singles, 3787 hrs ..................................................$34,000 2012 New Holland CR8090, duals, 788 sep hrs .........................$292,800 2007 New Holland CR8090, singles, 1789 sep hrs.....................$112,900 2012 CaseIH 8120, duals, 1227 sep hrs .....................................$236,900

(10) - 2010-2015 JD 615P Pickup Headers.........................SEE WEBSITE (5) - 2015 JD 645FD, 45’ flex draper ...................................SEE WEBSITE (4) - 2010-2014 JD 640D, 40’ draper...................................SEE WEBSITE (13) 2012-2015 JD 640FD, 40’ flex drapers, several to choose from ....................................................SEE WEBSITE 2014 JD 635FD, 35’ flex draper ....................................................$83,700 (8) - 2008-2013 JD 635F, 35’ flex ........................................SEE WEBSITE 2009-2012 JD 635D 35’ draper several to choose from.....SEE WEBSITE 2002 JD 936D, 36’ draper .............................................................$25,900 2003 JD 936D, 36’ draper .............................................................$25,500 2004 JD 936D, 36’ draper .............................................................$28,600 2005 JD 936D, 36’ draper .............................................................$33,000 2010 MacDon D60, 40’ rigid .........................................................$33,500 2009 MacDon d60, 40’ draper ......................................................$40,000 2009 MacDon D70, 40’ flex/draper ..............................................$60,900 (3) 2009-2012 MacDon FD70, 45’ flex draper ....................SEE WEBSITE (6) - 2014-2015 MacDon FD75, 45’ flex draper .................SEE WEBSITE 2003 MacDon 972, 36’ JD adapter ...............................................$24,900 2007 MacDon 973, 30’ draper ......................................................$31,400

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2008 Unverferth 6500 ...................................................................$20,000 United Farm Tools 725 ..................................................................$18,900

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LOOKING FOR ALL classes of bison from calves, yearlings, cows and herd bulls. Phone Kevin at 306-539-4090 (cell) or 306-429-2029, Glenavon, SK.

BRED HEIFERS due to calve in April, bred to easy calving Angus bulls, preg checked. 306-287-3900, 306-287-8006, Englefeld, SK. www.skinnerfarms.ca

NILSSON BROS INC. buying finished bison on the rail, also cull cows at Lacombe, AB. For winter delivery and beyond. Smaller groups welcome. Fair, competitive and assured payment. Contact Richard Bintner 306-873-3184. 25 - 2016 BISON HEIFERS, $3000 each. Phone Bill at Billâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bison Corp., 780-895-7588 (evenings), Lamont, AB. 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 at reasonable prices. 1-800-667-6978 or email us at photos@producer.com MAR MAC FARMS would like to personally invite you to their annual Bull & Commercial Female sale, Wednesday March 7th, 2018 on the farm, Brandon, MB. Offering: Red Angus, Black Angus & Simmental bulls (yearling and long yearlings) and Commercial bred & open females. Only the top 1/3 of our bull crop sells. Customer service is a top priority and we look forward to working with you! Bulls are semen tested, free delivery and ready to go to work. Call Mar Mac Farms 204-728-3058 or view at: www.marmacfarms.net

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

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 RED ANGUS BULLS, two year olds, se- www.clinecattlecompany.ca men tested, guaranteed breeders. Delivery available. 306-287-3900, 306-287-8006, TAN, WHITE & RED Charolais Bulls, yearlings and 2 year olds, Wheatheart CharoEnglefeld, SK. www.skinnerfarms.ca lais, 306-882-6444, or cell 306-831-9369, RED & BLACK Purebred yearling bulls, Rosetown, SK. Contact Troy at L - Dee Stock Farms, 306-867-7719, Glenside, SK. RED ANGUS PUREBRED 2 year old bulls. Contact DBM Angus Farms, Holland, MB., GALLOWAY BULL SALE: March 5 to 8th. Brian 204-526-0942, David 204-723-0288. Russel Horvey, 403-749-2780, Delburne Online catalogue: www.dbmangusfarms.ca AB, View on-line at: bigdealgalloways.com REG. RED ANGUS bulls, calving ease, good weaning weights, no creep feed, quiet. Little de Ranch, 306-845-2406, Turtleford, SK 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.

RED ANGUS BULLS on moderate growing ration, performance info available. Valley(10) 2 YEAR OLD BLACK ANGUS bulls, se- hills Angus, Glaslyn, SK. Adrian or Brian men tested, guaranteed breeders. High and Elaine Edwards, 306-441-0946, quality. Reasonably priced. B/B Duncan, 306-342-4407, www.valleyhillsangus.com Cromer, MB. Please call 204-556-2342, HOWE RED ANGUS & Whitecap/Rosso 204-748-2911 or 204-851-0306. Charolais 28th Annual Bull Sale. April 4th, 2018, 1:00PM at Howe farm, 8 miles South of Moose Jaw on #2 Hwy, 1.5 miles East on Baildon grid. Selling 45 yearling and 2 year old Red Angus; 50 two year old 100 BLACK ANGUS heifers, bred to regisCharolais and 25 yearling Charolais. Contered Black Angus bulls. Can winter and tact Darwin 306-690-8916, Kelly calve out. 306-322-7905, Archerwill, SK. 306-693-2163 or Mike 306-631-8779. Catalogue online at: www.howefarm.ca 2 YEAR OLD & yearling bulls for sale, cow & heifer bulls available. Correct and growthy, semen tested, ready to go. 780-853-3384, 780-853-2275, Vermilion, AB. COYOTE FLATS 3rd Annual Bull Sale, March 5th 1:00PM at the HBH/AIREY CATTLEMANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S Monday, NORDAL LIMOUSIN & ANGUS 2018 Bull farm, Coaldale, AB. 45 two year olds & 35 Sale, Feb. 15th, Saskatoon Livestock Sales CONNECTION BULL SALE yearling Charolais bulls plus 40 Simmental Saskatoon, SK. Offering 60 Black & Red cross Angus heifers with Charcross calves MARCH 2, 2018, 1PM Angus 2 year old bulls, low birth weights, side. Catalogue and videos online at: performance & maternal combinations at Heartland Livestock, Brandon, MB. at www.coyoteflats.ca internet bidding at: available. Please contact Rob Garner at DLMS.ca Call Mark Lohues 403-634-2989. Offering 120 powerful 306-946-7946, Simpson, SK. Videos online Black Angus bulls sired by at: www.cattlevids.ca or www.dlms.ca 13th ANNUAL HEJ Charolais Bull Sale, Catalogue & info: nordallimousin.com Friday February 23, 2018, 1:00PM at the exclusive breed leading sires. Innisfail Auction Market. Offering 60 Red RED & BLACK Purebred yearling bulls, For more information or a catalogue contact Factor, Black & White bulls. All bulls are Contact Troy at L - Dee Stock Farms, vet inspected and semen tested. Contact Barb Airey 204-566-2134 or 306-867-7719, Glenside, SK. the Rasmussenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 403-227-2824 or T Bar C T Bar C Cattle Co. 306-220-5006 Cattle Co. 306-220-5006. For a catalogue View the catalogue online at or more information. View the catalogue online at: www.buyagro.com www.buyagro.com COMING YEAR OLD Charolais bulls for sale, wintering available. Call LVV Ranch (PL#116061) Forestburg, AB. 780-582-2254. BRED HEIFERS due to calve in April, bred to easy calving Angus bulls, preg checked. TEN OPEN REPLACEMENT Charolais heif306-287-3900, 306-287-8006, Englefeld, ers. Wheatheart Charolais, 306-882-6444, or cell 306-831-9369, Rosetown, SK. SK. www.skinnerfarms.ca BURNETT ANGUS 34TH Annual Bull Sale, Saturday, April 7, 2018, 2:00 PM, The Ranch, Swift Current, SK. 60 yearling bulls, many genetically developed for breeding heifers. Sires represented: Shipwheel Chinook, OCC Missing Link, Sooline Motive, Stevenson Rockmount, Bruiser, Optimum (Chisum son), Crowfoot Fred. Bryce 306-773-7065 or Wyatt 306-750-7822, wburnett@xplornet.ca JP CATTLE CO. with guests Stewart Cattle Co. Annual Angus & Simmental Bull & Female Sale Thursday March 1st, 2018 at 1:00PM on the farm, McAuley, MB. Selling: 90 Simmental & Angus bulls, as well as 70 commercial bred heifers. For more information or a catalogue contact Glenn 204-851 5669, Eric 306-434 8567, Brent 204-773 2356 or T Bar C Cattle Co. 306-220-5006. View the catalogue online at: www.buyagro.com. Watch and bid online at: www.dlms.ca (PL#116061)

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BLACK ANGUS BULLS, two year olds, semen tested, guaranteed breeders. Delivery NORDAL LIMOUSIN & ANGUS 2018 Bull available. 306-287-3900, 306-287-8006, Sale, Feb. 15th, Saskatoon Livestock Sales Saskatoon, SK. Offering 60 Black & Red Englefeld, SK. www.skinnerfarms.ca Angus 2 year old bulls, low birth weights, SOUTH VIEW RANCH has Black and Red performance & maternal combinations Angus coming 2-year-old bulls for sale. available. Please contact Rob Garner at Good selection. Call Shane 306-869-8074 306-946-7946, Simpson, SK. Videos online at: www.cattlevids.ca or www.dlms.ca or Keith 306-454-2730. Ceylon, SK. Catalogue & info: nordallimousin.com BLACK ANGUS BULLS on moderate growing ration, performance info available. Val- DOUBLE BAR D FARMS â&#x20AC;&#x153;Best of Both leyhills Angus, Glaslyn, SK. Adrian or Brian Worldsâ&#x20AC;? Simmental & Simm/Angus and Elaine Edwards, 306-441-0946, Bull Sale, Tuesday February 27th, 1:00 PM at the farm in Grenfell, SK. 140 head 306-342-4407, www.valleyhillsangus.com sell including Fullbloods, Red & Black and 2 YEAR OLD Angus Bulls, commercially Simm-Angus bulls selected from one of oriented bulls built and selected for their the largest herds in Canada. For more inenvironment. 306-577-9141, Wawota, SK. formation contact Ken at 306-697-7204 or gbtangus@sasktel.net www.gbtangus.com T Bar C Cattle Co. at 403-363-9973. Online catalogue at www.doublebardfarms.com PUREBRED BLACK ANGUS long yearling or visit: www.buyagro.com. PL#116061 bulls, replacement heifers, AI service. Meadow Ridge Enterprises, 306-373-9140 VIDEOS: WWW.DKFANGUS.CA Select now. Get later. Great selection. Superior or 306-270-6628, Saskatoon, SK. quality. DKF Red And Black Angus bulls BLACK ANGUS BULLS, call 587-991-9526, at DKF Ranch, anytime. Gladmar, SK. Sherwood Park, AB. Pedigree, performance Scott Fettes 306-815-7023; Dwayne 306-969-4506. & ration data at: www.hahnangus.com

LEGACY CHAROLAIS with guest Bob Charolais Bull Sale, Sunday March 4th at the farm, Botha, AB. 65 yearling bulls with free delivery in Western Canada. Internet bidding available at: DLMS.ca For info call Troy & Dianna Walgenbach 403-742-4265 or Bob Burla 250-517-8521 View the catalogue and videos online at: bylivestock.com

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POLLED LIMOUSIN BULLS Yearling and 2 year old bulls for sale by Private Treaty. Harvey Tedford 306-634-8536 or Darryl Tedford 306-634-4621, Estevan, SK. hdtedford@sasktel.net circletlimousin.com NORDAL LIMOUSIN & ANGUS 2018 Bull Sale, Feb. 15th, Saskatoon Livestock Sales Saskatoon, SK. Offering 25 polled Red & Black 2 year old Limousin bulls. Contact Rob Garner 306-946-7946, Simpson, SK. Videos online at: www.cattlevids.ca or also www.dlms.ca Catalogue & info at: nordallimousin.com GOOD SELECTION OF stout red and black Limousin bulls with good growth, disposiDAVIDSON GELBVIEH/ LONESOME tions, calving ease. Qually-T Limousin, DOVE RANCH 29th Annual Bull Sale, Rose Valley, SK. Call 306-322-7563 or Saturday, March 3, 2018, 1:00 PM at their 306-322-7554. 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 RED POLL BULLS: Thank you to all our tested. Vernon and Eileen 306-625-3755, buyers - recent and former. Due to health Ross and Tara 306-625-3513, Ponteix, SK. issues, 2018 will be our last year offering B i d d i n g i n p e r s o n o r o n - l i n e : bulls. A limited number of yearling and www.dlms.com View catalog and video on 2-year-olds are available. Larry and Linda our websites: www.davidsongelbvieh.com Fleming 780-892-3447, Wabamun, AB. and www.lonesomedoveranch.ca 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

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

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

ASHWORTH FARM AND RANCH 15th Annual Bull Sale, Monday, March 5th, 1 PM at the farm. 8 miles South of Oungre, SK. Hwy. #35, 2-1/2 miles East. Offering 80 Red and Black Simmental bulls and Simm/Angus cross bulls. For catalogue or more information call Kelly Ashworth REGISTERED POLLED HEREFORD yearling 306-456-2749, 306-861-2013 or Kyle at bulls: Thick topped, big rumped, easy calv- 306-861-9352. View catalogue on-line at: ing, lots of hair with good temperaments. www.bouchardlivestock.com Priced at $3300. 50% down, balance when the bull leaves farm in spring 2018. Pick BULL SALE: BLACK & Red Simmental bulls them early! V&G Polled Herefords, 1 Mile for the purebred/commercial breeder. north of Melville, SK. on HWY#47. March 14, 2018, 2:00 PM, Innisfail Auction 306-728-3657, 306-728-9057 or Mart, 403-922-6748 or 403-669-8938, 306-728-0108, garnetkeller@hotmail.com Innisfail, AB. www.ultralivestock.com 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

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 WHITECAP/ROSSO CHAROLAIS and Howe Red Angus 28th Annual Bull Sale. April 4th, 2018, 1:00PM at Howe farm, 8 miles South of Moose Jaw, on #2 Hwy, 1.5 miles East on Baildon grid. Selling 50 two year old Charolais and 25 yearling Charolais, plus 45 yearling and 2 year old Red Angus. Contact Darwin 306-690-8916, Kelly 306-693-2163 or Mike 306-631-8779. View catalogue and video at: www.howefarm.ca COMING 2 YR. old polled PB Charolais bulls, some red factor. Call Kings Polled Charolais, 306-435-7116, Rocanville, SK.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;MUSCLE UPâ&#x20AC;? 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 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 Stephen 306-435-7383. Medicine Hat Feeding Co., Medicine Hat, POLLED PB YEARLING Charolais Bulls, AB. On offer: Red and Black Purebred yearperformance and semen tested. Can keep ling bulls. For more information or for a until May, $3000-$4000. Charrow Charo- catalogue call 403-378-4898. View on-line: lais, Call Bill 306-387-8011, 780-872-1966, jentygelbviehs.com Marshall, SK. GELBVIEH BULLS Reg. 2 yr. old and yearBLUE SKY CHAROLAIS offering: 2 year ling polled bulls from our 39 year breeding old bulls, semen tested. March 5th at 1:00 program. Reds and blacks. 780-672-9950, PM, Balog Auction Mart, Lethbridge, AB. Camrose, AB. gwinder21@gmail.com We also have 40 yearling for sale at the ranch. Call John 306-672-6694 or Balogâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s at 403-320-1980, www.balogauction.com

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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.

PHEASANTDALE CATTLE COMPANY 14th Annual Bull and Female Sale, Thursday March 1st, 1:00PM at the ranch, 22 kms east of Balcarres, SK. Offering 70 Red & Black PB and FB Simmental bulls, yearlings and extra age bulls, all polled. 10 open PB Simmental heifers. For more information call Lee Stilborn 306-335-7553, or 306-335-2828. View catalogue online at: www.bohrson.com Watch and bid online at: www.dlms.ca

SUNNY VALLEY SIMMENTALS 28th Annual Bull & Female Sale March 7th, 2018, 1:00 PM Saskatoon Livestock Sales. Saskatoon, SK. 45 Red/Black/Fullblood beef bulls and 10 heifers on offer. Semen tested & fully guaranteed. Free delivery, Sight unseen purchase program. View our catalogue and videos online at: www.sunnyvalleysimmentals.com 306-544-7633. 18TH ANNUAL R PLUS Simmentals Bull Sale, Sunday March 4, 2018 1:00PM at the farm near Estevan, SK. Offering 100 industry leading yearling and two year old bulls. For more info. or a catalogue contact Marlin 306-421-2470 or T Bar C Cattle Co. 306-220-5006. View the catalogue online at: www.buyagro.com Watch and bid online at: www.dlms.ca (PL#116061). CANADIAN CENTRAL SIMMENTAL & Angus Bull & Female Sale, Monday March 5th, 1:00PM at Winnipeg Livestock Sales, Winnipeg, MB. Offering 45 Simmental & Black Angus yearlings & two year old bulls, plus purebred & commercial heifers. For a catalogue or more information contact T Bar C Cattle Co. 306-220-5006. View the catalogue online at: www.buyagro.com Watch and bid online at: www.dlms.ca (PL#116061). IN PURSUIT OF PERFECTION Bull Sale March 8th, 2018 at 1:00PM, Spring Creek Ranch, Moosomin, SK. Selling 100 Red and Black Simmentals, Red and Black Angus & Simmental/Angus bulls. Volume & loyalty customer discounts. For more information or a catalogue contact Brian McCarthy 306-435-7527 or T Bar C Cattle Co. 306-220-5006. View the catalogue online at: www.buyagro.com Watch and bid online at: www.dlms.ca (PL#116061). BLACK 2 YEAR OLDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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. ROBB FARMS & HOEGL LIVESTOCK Bull Sale, Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018, 1:00PM MAST, Lloydminster Exhibition Grounds. On offer: 73 Red, Black & Fullblood quality Simmental bulls. Also 6 Red Angus. Bulls semen tested, fully guaranteed and delivered. For catalogue or more info call Jay 780-205-0816 or Murray 306-821-1205. Catalogue at: www.buyagro.com On-line bidding available at: www.dlms.ca

LABATTE SIMMENTALS & MEADOW ACRES FARMS 38th Annual Bull & Female Sale, Friday, March 2, 2018 at 1:00 PM, Johnstone Auction Mart, Moose Jaw, SK., 4 miles west of Moose Jaw on TransCanada Highway. Offering: 100 Simmental beef bulls (50 Red Polled PB, 40 Black Polled PB, 6 Fullblood); 16 Red & Black open heifers. For catalogues and information, call Barry LaBatte at 306-815-7900 or 3 0 6 - 9 6 9 - 4 8 2 0 , D u s t i n F o r n w a l d at 306-487-7510, Blair Fornwald at 306-487-7662 or Scott Johnstone at 306-693-4715. View catalogue online at: www.johnstoneauction.ca PL#914447 6 BLACK SIMMENTAL/ANGUS bulls, out of Angus cows and a score black Simmental sire, $3500. Call LV Ranch, Forestburg, AB. 780-582-2254. JP CATTLE CO. with guests Stewart Cattle Co. Annual Simmental & Angus Bull & Female Sale Thursday March 1st, 2018 at 1:00PM on the farm, McAuley, MB. Selling: 90 Simmental & Angus bulls, as well as 70 commercial bred heifers. For more information or a catalogue contact Glenn 204-851 5669, Eric 306-434 8567, Brent 204-773 2356 or T Bar C Cattle Co. 306-220-5006. View the catalogue online at: www.buyagro.com. Watch and bid online at: www.dlms.ca (PL#116061)

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.

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

400 REPLACEMENT QUALITY heifers: 800 lbs. by mid-March, You pick. Can feed until grass time. Will finance feed and cattle until they go. Trucking available. No TBA implants/ balance growing rations/ complete vaccination program. Not asking a fortune for these heifers, just a premium over market. Phone Blaine 306-621-9751 or Steve 306-621-2522, Yorkton, SK. 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. SIM/ANGUS COWS FOR SALE, bred Red & Black. Cows start calving March 10th. Received Ivomec and Scourbos. Call or text for pricing, 306-269-9059, Parkman, SK. 14 RED ANGUS bred heifers, to start calving March 25th. Ivomecâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d and vaccinated. Call evenings, Garry Yeo, 306-873-9078 or 306-873-3788, Tisdale, SK.

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NH 358 MIX MILL with PBF. Very hard to find! Still on first corner of hammers, extra screens, in very good condition, $8000. Call Randy at 204-729-5162, Brandon, MB.

BAR M RANCH - ASHCROFT, BC: Prime location with great valley views. 573 ac. in 4 titles plus lease land, all gravity fed water under 3 centre pivots, 4 residences and 1000 head feedlot. Shop, equipment storage, calving barn, large steel hay shed, and horse barn are some of the improvements. Adjacent range for 4500 AUM’s which translates to 565 cow/calf pairs. Early turn out and later gather means only 90 feeding days. Some development potential and 2.5 hrs. to Fraser Valley. 100 ac. certified organic along with 5-50 ac. currently leased to a local vegetable grower. Call Tim @ Ranches Only for more info or to arrange a viewing. 250-280-7653.

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

COZY CAPS! Ear protection for newborn calves! 306-739-0020, Wawota, SK. Email cozycaps@outlook.com 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 204-856-3402, Austin, MB. 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. 18 RED BRED HEIFERS, start calving April 1st. 306-536-5946, Davin, SK. 40 QUALITY PUREBRED Red & Black Angus bred heifers, $2500/ea. Spruce Acres, 306-272-4451, Foam Lake, SK. Breeding quality for 24 years. 50 SIMMENTAL & SIMMENTAL Cross bred cows and heifers, bred Simmental, start calving March 1st. 306-762-4723, Odessa. 100 BLACK ANGUS 3rd and 4th calvers; 250 Black & Red Angus 2nd calvers. Swift Current, SK. 306-773-1049, 306-741-6513. CATTLEMENS FINANCIAL CORP. Programs for cow/calf operators and feedlots, proceeds as you sell and equity draws. 780-448-0033 or www.cattlefinance.com TOP QUALITY HOME raised, preg. checked bred heifers. Vaccinated, Ivomec, bred to calving ease Black and Red Angus Bulls. Start calving mid March. 60 Black Angus and 5 Red Angus cross. Winston Hougham, 306-344-4913, Frenchman Butte, SK.

WANTED: CULL COWS and bulls. For bookings call Kelly at Drake Meat Processors, 306-363-2117 ext. 111, Drake, SK.

HORSE AND TACK SALE, Northern Livestock Sales, Prince Albert, SK., Thursday, Feb 15th, 6:00 PM. Call 306-763-8463.

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

I CAN ASSIST you in finding the best markets for all classes of elk livestock. Call for options and prices. Ian 204-848-2498, 204-867-0085. 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.

2007 WORKSTAR 7400 IHC feed truck, 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. ROUGH COLLIES: BEAUTIFUL Lassie pups, in S/W and Tricolour, available Jan.15/18 STEEL VIEW MFG. Self-standing panels, to approved homes, $500. 306-201-9207, windbreaks, silage/hay bunks, feeder pan- Regina, SK. Email: fonehill@canwan.com els, sucker rod fence posts. Custom orders. Call Shane 306-493-2300, Delisle, SK. www.steelviewmfg.com CATTLE SHELTER PACKAGES or built on BOSTON TERRIERS: 3 adult breeding pairs s i t e . F o r e a r l y b o o k i n g c a l l (2 are pregnant). No inbreeding. Brindle 1-800-667-4990 or visit our website: pups avail. 780-365-2217, Andrew, AB. www.warmanhomecentre.com

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.

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175 MAIN ST., PIERCELAND, SK. 60’x90’ commercial building, perfect for any busiSVEN ROLLER MILLS. Built for over 40 ness, $399,000. MLS®SK711082. Meadow years. PTO/elec. drive, 40 to 1000 bu./hr. North Realty: Call 306-236-4610, or email Example: 300 bu./hr. unit costs $1/hr. to mnr@sasktel.net www.meadownorth.ca run. Rolls peas and all grains. We regroove and repair all makes of mills. Call Apollo Machine 306-242-9884, 1-877-255-0187. www.apollomachineandproducts.com 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 Lumby, BC., 1-800-960-3388.

YELLOWHEAD MODULAR HOME SALES, Canadian built by Moduline. Last chance at elite pricing: 960 sq. ft., 2 bdrm, 2 bath, $79,900; 1216 sq. ft., 3 bdrm, 2 bath, $91,900; 1520 sq. ft., 3 or 4 bdrm, 2 bath, $114,900. 306-496-7538, weekend calls. ROUND BALE FEEDERS built from 2 3/8 oil www.yellowheadmodularhomesales.ca field pipe, single or double feeders. Will build to suit your needs. Will also build WWW.MEDALLION-HOMES.CA modular other livestock equipment. Can deliver. homes/lake houses/RTM’s. Visit our sales Call Frank, 306-640-5542, Rockglen, SK. lot, or check online for stock, homes and all other plans. Factory direct orders built 2 ROUND BALE FEEDERS, $200/ea; 4 steel to your specs! Trade-ins welcome, buy and 10’ troughs, $200/ea; 1 steel calf self sell used homes. Hwy 2 South, Prince Alfeeder w/35 bu. hopper, $600; 1 cow lift, bert, SK. Call 306-764-2121 or toll free fits on FEL, $600; JD 22” roller mill, on 1-800-249-3969. trailer, $500. 306-726-8137, Cupar, SK.

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 BROILER FARM with great location: Lethbridge, ID# 1100632. Includes 36.13 acres of land, 2 barns with a total of 23,000 sq. ft., and 2300 units of Broiler Quota. Two shops, 2500 sq. ft. executive home, garage and mobile home; 1452 Acres of Grassland. Located 12 miles north of Altario, ALTERIO #1100633. Beautiful rolling land with some extreme hills and good grass! The land is fenced and crossed fenced (lots of new fencing). There are lots of water holes and a good 900’ water well. There is a good set of corrals and surface lease is included. Real Estate Centre, 1-866-345-3414. Visit: www.farmrealestate.com

WESTMAN HONEY BEE Nucs containing all of the essential components of the interior of a beehive. Bee Outfitters Winnipeg, 866-783-2240 ext. 228, or Westman Honey USED PIPE AND SUCKER RODS: 2-3/8", 2Bee Producers in Brandon 204-728-9129, 7/8", 3-1/2" used pipe, $36/ea.; 7/8", 1" WestmanHoneyBeeProducers@gmail.com sucker rods, $12/ea. Call 306-460-7966, or 306-460-4166, Kindersley, SK. IN PURSUIT OF PERFECTION BULL SALE at the Spring Creek Simmentals farm on March 8, 2018. 90 Red & Black Simmental, Red & Black Angus and hybrid bulls sell. We also have a select group of private treaty bulls, including some 2 year olds. Please call 306-435-7527, Moosomin, SK. Email: brian.mccarthy@live.ca Visit online: WANTED: ANTIQUES & JUNK you want to www.springcreeksimmentals.com clear out. Almost anything in old buildings. Pay cash, will travel! 403-915-0447, S. AB.

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WHEATHEART ENERGY EFFICIENT 200 head livestock waterers. CSA approved with stainless steel pans. Limited supply, $850. Call Dale at Mainway Farm Equipment, 306-567-3285 or 306-567-7299, Davidson www.mainwayfarmequipment.ca BIG BOY CATTLE FEEDER, 6’ diameter WANT THE ORGANIC ADVANTAGE? wheel, holds 100 bu., tow it behind tractor Contact an organic Agrologist at Pro-Cert for information on organic farming: prosor truck, $5600. 306-734-7721, Craik, SK. pects, transition, barriers, benefits, certifiS U N D O G S O L A R WAT E R S Y S T E M S, cation and marketing. Call 306-382-1299, portable winter/summer. Call Shadow Saskatoon, SK. or info@pro-cert.org Ranch, 306-354-7500, Mossbank, SK. CATTLE SHELTER PACKAGES or built on site. For early booking call 1-800-667-4990 or visit our website: ORGANIC CO2 FERTILIZER: CropPlus. A www.warmanhomecentre.com 100% natural, organic, mineral based, foPAYSEN LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT INC. liar applied fertilizer. It contains carbon We manufacture an extensive line of cattle dioxide, which is very beneficial in plant handling and feeding equipment including health. Apply with any sprayer. $10/acre. squeeze chutes, adj. width alleys, crowd- Cory Wiebe 204-247-2142, Roblin, MB. ing tubs, calf tip tables, maternity pens, WANTED: ORGANIC LENTILS, peas and gates and panels, bale feeders, Bison chickpeas. Stonehenge Organics, Assiniequipment, Texas gates, steel water boia, SK., 306-640-8600, 306-640-8437. troughs, rodeo equipment and garbage incinerators. Distributors for El-Toro electric CERTIFIED ORGANIC fall rye, buckwheat, branders and twine cutters. Our squeeze canola and sweet clover seed for sale. Call chutes and headgates are now avail. with a 306-621-7310, Yorkton, SK. neck extender. Ph 306-796-4508, email: ple@sasktel.net Web: www.paysen.com COMMON CERTIFIED ORGANIC Alfalfa FREESTANDING PANELS: 30’ windbreak (tap rooted), common cert. organic Red panels; 6-bar 24’ and 30’ panels; 10’, 20’ and common cert. organic Alsike Clover, and 30’ feed troughs; Bale shredder bunks; 50 lb. bags. 306-382-1299, Saskatoon, SK. Silage bunks; Feeder panels; HD bale feeders; All metal 16’ and 24’ calf shelters. Will custom build. 306-424-2094, Kendal, SK. SUPREME 700TMR w/scale, 6’ unloading conveyor, dry hay recutter at back, dual ARE YOU SINGLE and would rather be wheels, always shedded, excellent cond., in love? Camelot Introductions has been successfully matching people for over 23 $36,000. 204-758-3374, St. Jean, MB. years. In-person interviews by Intuitive 2008 HIGHLINE 8100, in good condition, Matchmaker in MB and SK. Call 306-978$10,000. 306-963-7724, 306-963-7880. L OVE ( 5 6 8 3 ) , 2 0 4 - 2 5 7 - L OVE ( 5 6 8 3 ) Imperial, SK. www.camelotintroductions.com

ELK RANCH, TURN KEY OPERATION: 2 DEEDED TIMESHARES for sale: 1 in Approx. 450 acres NE of Rimbey, AB. 380 Nashville & 1 in Las Vegas. Call Barry for acres are fenced & cross fenced with apdetails, 250-423-1771, Grasmere, BC. prox. 6 miles of 8’ wire, 7 waterers and 11 pens. Fully fenced hay yard. Certified status on the National CWD program since 2000. Full handling facility with hydraulic squeeze. Living quarters in handling facility, plus 2 walk-in freezers. 2 wells, 2 septic systems. 2 gravel pits (royalty reve5 ACRE FARM, fenced, 4 bedroom, home, nue $30,000/year) 1 that can be subdividcabin, barns, fruit trees, river frontage, ed. Gas well lease with $5200/year revenue, $1,950,000. Call Don 403-704-0492. $329,000. 403-304-9665 msg., Slocan, BC.

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

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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!

GREAT PYRENEES PUPS born to working parents. Vet checked, first shots, ready January 15th, $375/each. 403-308-4781, E-mail: heathernelsonfarm@gmail.com

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LAND FOR SALE or rent by tender: RM of Loreburn, NE 11-27-06 W3, 160 acres & SE 11-27-06 W3, 140 acres. Tenders will be accepted until Feb 28/18. Highest or any tender not necessarily be accepted. Mail tenders to: 20 Crocus Road, Moose Jaw, SK. S6J 1B5, or email: td.berenik@sasktel.net

RIVER RETREAT: Saskatoon South - 177 acres forested, organic river front land. 50 1745 ACRES RANCH LAND w/wind acres cultivated. $6500 per acre. Phone opportunity, ID#1100624, Assiniboia, GRAIN FARM FOR sale: 2862 +/- acres in a 306-382-1299 or 306-382-9024. SK. 1745 acres +/-, half an hour South of very nice block; mostly cultivated; only 60 Assiniboia, close to St. Victor. (Big money kms. to Red Deer, AB. $16,000,000. John at 3 QUARTERS of FARMLAND for sale in Valley). All deeded land except for one Maxwell Capital Realty, 403-813-8006, RM of Fillmore, SK: NE 28-12-10 W2 (160 quarter, which is Crownland lease. 1980 acres of summer fallow); NW 27-12-10 W2 house approx. 1100 sq. ft ., 40’x60’ steel johnthiessen.realtor@gmail.com (160 acres stubble); NE 27-12-10 W2 (100 quonset, 40’x50’ shop w/concrete floor, www.jthiessen.ca acres stubble + 40 acres of seeded grass). not heated. 40’x60’ quonset / cattle shed. Call 306-722-7439. All natural spring water on the property. 320 ACRES, 10 miles south of Lajord, Regi- Mostly native grass/pasture. Another opportunity with this land is that 5 quarters na heavy clay. Call Don at 306-789-2907. are signed up with Suncor for possible fuORGANIC LAND in MD of Mackenzie, north ture wind / solar power. Real Estate of Peace River: 1200 seeded ac., 1800 Centre, 1-866-345-3414. For all our sq.ft house w/garage, 6800 sq.ft. shop, listings visit: www.farmrealestate.com 60x120 cold storage, 100,000+ bu. grain storage, power, phone, natural gas, dugLAND FOR SALE in RM McCrainy SW 1/4 out, on school bus route. 780-928-2538 or 16-30-28-W2, gravel on adjacent 1/4. Bids 780-841-1180. close Feb. 18, 2018. 306-229-2181, Kenaston, SK. Email: brad.rink@mapleleaf.com

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

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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

HOME HARDWARE RTM Homes and Cottages. Phone 1-800-663-3350 or go on- SUCCESSFUL MARKET GARDEN: 45 ac. with l i n e fo r f l o o r p l a n s a n d s p e c s at : equipment, buildings and 2 houses. Farmwww.northbattlefordhomehardware.com ers market, wholesale and retail business. MLS® #L121179, $147,500. Beaverlodge, RT M S A N D S I T E b u i l t h o m e s . C a l l AB., 780-835-1992, henryvos1@gmail.com 1-866-933-9595, or go online for pictures and pricing at: www.warmanhomes.ca

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GRAIN LAND TO RENT, 35 mile radius of Rouleau, SK. Call 306-776-2600 or email: kraussacres@sasktel.net FOR RENT: ALL of Section 23-23-27 W2, in RM of Craik #222. Call 306-734-2997. 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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Call POTZUS LTD. Phone: 306-782-7423 Fax: 306-786-6909 Email: info@potzus.com 1 QUARTER SECTION farmland in the RM of Mount Pleasant (SW-35-01-34-W2). Macfarlane Land and Farm Equipment Auction, Wednesday April 25th, 2018. Glen Ewen, SK. For sale bill & photos visit: www.mackauctioncompany.com Join us on FB! 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815. Mack Auction Co. PL 311962.

QUARTER SECTION IN RM of Bjorkdale, SK. #426. SW 19-45-09 W2, 147 acres, approx. 100 cultivated. Phone 306-864-7922. FOR SALE BY TENDER: RM of Argyle No. 1, NE 34-02-30 W1, NW 34-02-30 W1, SE 34-02-30 W1, SW 34-02-30 W1. Mineral rights are not included in the sale, but 6 current surface leases, with total annual rental of $17,700.00 will be included in the sale. Land consists of approximately 556 cultivated acres in total. Sale includes two quonsets both approximately 40’x60’ one metal, and one wooden. Wooden quonset is in need of repair. Also included are 8 - 1650 bushel bins. Tenders must be submitted on the entire section as quarters will not be sold individually. Tenders must be accompanied by a certified cheque or bank draft for a minimum of 5% of the bid price payable to Orlowski Law Office Trust. Tenders must be received at the office of Orlowski Law Office, 1215 5th Street, Estevan, Saskatchewan, S4A 0Z5 by 4:00 PM on February 20, 2018. Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Balance of funds from successful bidder will be due by April 2, 2018. Deposits of unsuccessful bidders will be refunded. For further information contact Stephen J. Orlowski at: Orlowski Law Office Prof. Corp., Phone: 306-634-3353, Fax: 306-634-7714, Email: steve@orlowskilaw.ca

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NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE The following land will be offered for sale by tender under the direction of the Selling Officer, Joel A. Hesje, Q.C., Barrister and Solicitor: Minimum Bid NW 21-26-27 W3 Ext 0 (RM of Chesterfield No. 261) $124,000.00 NE 21-26-27 W3 Ext 3 & Blk/Par A Plan No 101203704 Ext 4 (RM of Chesterfield No. 261) $124,000.00 1. All bids must be in writing and submitted by registered mail or delivered personally to the judicial selling officer in a sealed envelope at the address below by 5:00 p.m. on February 19, 2018. 2. Each bid shall be accompanied by a certified cheque or solicitor’s trust cheque in the amount of 10% of the bid. If the bid is not successful, the deposit will be returned to the bidder. 3. Within 15 days of the opening of bids, the successful bidder shall provide either: (a) the balance of the purchase price; or (b) payment of the sum equal to the difference between the balance of the purchase price and any mortgage financing, together with an unconditional and unequivocal letter of commitment from a recognized financial institution to the mortgagee to finance within 15 days of the confirmation of sale, the successful bidder’s purchase of the land for the price stated in the bid. 4. If the successful bidder does not complete the purchase on the terms and within the time specified, the deposit will be forfeited. 5. The land will not be sold for amounts less than the minimum bid amounts indicated above. 6. The land shall be sold subject only to such taxes as accrue due after December 31, 2017 and CNV Mechanic’s Lien Int. Register #100435069 with respect to Blk/Par A Plan No 101203704 Ext 4. 7. The land may be sold as separate parcels. If bidding on more than one parcel, the bid should specify the amount bid for each parcel and whether the bid is conditional upon being successful on all parcels included in the bid. 8. The highest or any bid may not necessarily be accepted and the sale is subject to confirmation by the Court of Queen’s Bench. 9. Further information including the full legal description of the land may be obtained from the Selling Officer. McKercher LLP 374 - 3rd Avenue South Saskatoon, SK S7K 1M5 Attention: Joel A. Hesje, Q.C. Telephone: (306) 653-2000 Facsimile: (306) 653-2669

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

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CROPLAND FOR SALE - 3 quarters in the RM of Big Stick #141: S1/2 of 29-14-27 W3; NE 1/4 of 29-14-27 W3. Approx. 460 acres of newer land, broke in 1990 & 1991. c/w 7 gas wells. Call 306-662-8650.

Acres of Expertise. Murray Arnold Yorkton, SK

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HammondRealty.ca Saskatchewan’s Ag Real Estate Professionals NE & SE 1/2 Section of 35-48-24 W3. Premium crop land with 8 surface lease rights that pay approx. $25,000/year. North west of Maidstone, SK. Taking bids until March 1, 2018. Reply to skdljw2018@gmail.com UP TO 350 ac. of grain land near Hudson Bay, SK., $1000/ac. 50 ac. green spruce timber w/sawmill, hydro & home on riverbank, lots of snow and elk, 306-865-7469.

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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 FARMLAND FOR SALE: RM of Two Borders, south 1/2 of 27-4-29, 2-5200 bu. bins on location, mines & mineral rights excluded. Send sealed tenders to: Box 68, Lyleton, NE 19-02-17-W2, RM of Lake Alma MB., R0M 1G0, deadline is Feb. 16, 2018. #8: 146 acres, home quarter, 3 bedroom Highest tender not necessarily accepted. bungalow, 1242+/- sq. ft., partially fin- For more information call 204-649-2444. ished 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 CANADA’S AG-ONLY LISTINGS GIANT 20-02-17-W2 RM of Lake Alma #8; 141 acres, FVA 66,900, dugout, pasture. PRINT | MOBILE | ONLINE SW 20-02-17-W2 RM of Lake Alma #8; 160 acres, FVA 58,600, dugout, 100 acres tame hay, balance pasture. Maurice 1-800-667-7770 | .com Ranch Land and Equipment Auction Wednesday April 18th, 2018. Lake Alma, FOLLOW ON: 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. ON-LINE AUCTION: 1/4 Section Farmland, in the RM of Caledonia SW 002-11-21 W2. Bids Close February 20, 1:00PM. Visit: Real Estate- McDougallAuction.com for details or call Nathan 306-530-7900. PL#319916.

FARMLAND WANTED Cell: 306-230-1588 Ofﬁce: 306-361-8926 Fax: 306-665-1443 justin.yin.ca@gmail.com

JUSTIN YIN FARMLAND MARKETING SPECIALIST WANTED: GRAIN LAND for rent in Northern/Central Saskatchewan. Call Mike 306-469-7741, Big River, SK. 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. 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. FOR RENT BY TENDER: RM of Nipawin, SK. #487, NE-14-49-15W2, NW-14-49-15W2, & SW-14-49-15W2, comprising of 472 cult. ac. There are no buildings on the land other than a house and barns on the 5 acre yard site. All of the land is currently farmed. Tenders are to be submitted in envelopes marked “Nipawin Tender”, to 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 “Miller Thomson LLP in trust” for 10% of the tender price (being 10% of the annual rent pmt. you are tendering). No conditional tenders will be accepted and the highest, or any tender, will not necessarily be accepted. Tenders will not be opened in public. The deposit of all unsuccessful tenderers will be returned by mail. The successful tenderer shall enter into a lease agreement on or before Mar. 16, 2018. The 10% deposit will constitute a deposit towards the first years rental payment. For further information, please contact Dezarae Senft, 306-347-8309.

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WANTED TO RENT pasture in AB or SK. For min. 40 or max. 150 pairs. Prefer supervised. 403-634-1642. gcaillia@telus.net FROESE SEEDS SUITE Accommodation available in Saskatoon. Rent the entire 3 DWEIN TRASK REALTY INC. Conquest: bdrm suite or an individual room for your Full section of mostly seeded grass with next stay. Please visit our website or power and 3 dugouts, Sec 13-30-10 W3, contact for more info. Starting at $75 per $654,900. Call Dwein 306-221-1035. night. Call 306-343-6586, Saskatoon, SK. MULCHING- TREES, BRUSH, Stumps. kimlarson@live.com froeseseedsbnb.ca Call today 306-933-2950. Visit us at: www.maverickconstruction.ca WA N T E D : PA S T U R E F O R 6 0 - 9 0 c o w / c a l f p a i r s fo r s u m m e r 2 0 1 8 . WOOD-MIZER PORTABLE SAWMILLS, eight models, options and accessories. 780-753-8650, Provost, AB. 1-877-866-0667. www.woodmizer.ca

LH COUTTS, PTO, 48” blade, always shedded, last used 20 yrs ago, saws nice lumLOOKING FOR PASTURE, hay, and cultivated ber. Offers. 780-349-2798, Westlock, AB. quarters to rent or buy NE of Southey, SK. SAWMILLS from only $4397 - Make Needing pasture this summer, can haul. Money and Save Money with your own 403-485-1324, lesleymarsh@hotmail.com bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock, ready to ship. Free info. and DVD: WANTED TO LEASE: Small ranch suitable www.NorwoodSawmills.com/168 or call for bison in Alberta or West Central Sask. 1-800-567-0404. Box 5002, c/o Western Producer ClassiFOR SALE BY TENDER: RM of Dauphin, fieds, Box 2500, Saskatoon, SK. S7K 2C4. Parcel #1, NE, NW, SE of 23-28-20, NE & SE 14-18-20, and NW 24-28-20. Approx. 690 cult. ac., 1664 sq. ft. house, 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath, farm buildings, 100,000 bu. of bin storage mostly on aeration, cat- 3.3 ACRES ON 2 titled lots along the beautle facility. Parcel #2, SW 30-28-19, E 1/2 tiful Beaver River in Beauval, SK. House 31-28-19, approx. 385 cult. ac. RM of a n d nu m e r o u s o u t b u i l d i n g s , a s k i n g Ethelbert, Parcel #3, NE 10-29-21, NE $360,000. Email: ranger9@sasktel.net 9-29-21, NE 10-28-22, appox. 400 cult. ac. 306-288-7791 Parcel #4, NW 10-29-21, house & farm buildings. Parcel #3 & #4 could be sold ACREAGE FOR SALE: 2 storey, 4 bed, 2.5 together. Most of the acres that were baths, 18.48 acres 10 min. NW of Airdrie, seeded into canola for 2017 yielded 60+ AB., Contact Azmy Yacoub, Real Estate bushels/acre. The land being offered for Professional Inc., 403-399-2227 sale can also include two full lines of older farm machinery which is in very good condition. Highest or any tender may not necessarily be accepted. Tenders must be received in writing by 12 noon Feb. 26, 2018, to P.O. Box 44, Sifton, MB., R0L 1X0. For more info call 204-655-3458. 4 WHEEL BOMBARDIER Rotex, 250 hrs, like new, $4000; Wanted: 14’ bumper hitch dump trailer. 306-304-1959, Goodsoil, SK. 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

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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

2008 KUBOTA 900 RTV, diesel, heated cab, 4x4, power steering, hyd. dump box, low medium high trans., 2150 hrs., excellent CERTIFIED CELEBRATION & Tradition seed condition. 780-545-5353, Bonnyville, AB. for sale, Delivery available on larger purchased quantities, $7.50/bu. Delivery Available, 204-799-7417, 204-612-1734, Rosser, MB, J2_mull@hotmail.com PASTURE, CULTIVATED LAND, 240 acres: 2012 ZINGER 260BH, 1 slide, air condi- AC METCALFE, CDC COPELAND, CDC NW 4-9-8-W, 160 ac. & NE 4-9-8-W, north tioning, excellent condition, $19,500. POLAR STAR, top quality. Wiens Seed 80 ac.. Approx. 75 acres cultivated land and 306-567-8614, Davidson, SK. Farm 306-377-2002, Herschel, SK. 165 acres bush. Submit tenders to: Marty TOP QUALITY CERT. #1 CDC Copeland, Gaudet, Box 33, Rathwell, MB, R0G 1S0. AC Metcalfe, Newdale. Frederick Seeds, Tenders must be received prior to March 4, 306-287-3977, Watson, SK. 2018. $300,000 OBO. Call 204-751-0364. CERTIFIED CDC Austenson & Maverick 142 ACRES IN & overlooking beautiful feed barley. Trawin Seeds, 306-752-4060, Assiniboine Valley- Binscarth, MB: Melfort, SK. www.trawinseeds.ca 3090 sq.ft. home. 2 car garage. 50x80 inCERTIFIED #1 Metcalf(2R) & Legacy(6R). sulated shop/in-floor heat, built in 2006. Fenton Seeds, 306-873-5438, Tisdale, SK. 400 amp, single phase power. 28x80 insuTURNKEY OPERATION: 25 miles NE of lated shop. 40x60 storage. Close to mines CERTIFIED #1: CDC COPELAND, AC MetNeepawa, MB. 4.5 quarters, 200 cows, at Esterhazy. Karen Goraluk, Salesperson, feed for 500 cows, equipment and excel- 204-773-6797, NorthStar Insurance & Real 2012 APLINE 3700RE, 2 A/C’s, fireplace, 3 calfe, CDC Polarstar, AAC Connect, CDC tv’s, keyless entry, double fridge, lots of Fraser. Lung Seeds Ltd. 306-368-2414, lent newer yardsite. Phone 204-402-0780. Estate, north-star.ca MLS#1726260 storage, sleeps 4, very low use, no smoke, Lake Lenore, SK. pets or kids. Call Cam-Don Motors Ltd, CDC COPELAND, Fdn., Reg., Cert. top 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK. quality seed. Widely accepted malt variety. Inquiries welcome. Volume discounts. Gregoire Seed Farms Ltd, North Battleford, SK., cell 306-441-7851 or 306-445-5516. gregfarms@sasktel.net AAC SYNERGY, Cert. top quality seed. Very high yielder, gaining acceptance with maltsters. Contracts available. Inquiries welcome. Gregoire Seed Farms Ltd, North Battleford, SK., cell 306-441-7851 or 306-445-5516. gregfarms@sasktel.net CERTIFIED #1 CDC Austenson, Ennis Seeds, 306-429-2793, Glenavon, SK. RV S H O W S P E C I A L ! 2 0 1 7 A c e 2 7 . 2 CERT. #1 Copeland: 94% germ., 95% vig#H0A07707, $99,900. 1-844-488-3142 or or, 48.3 TKW, 100% Copeland. Sandercock Seed Farm, 306-334-2958, Balcarres, SK. shop online 24/7 at: allandale.com

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CERTIFIED # 1, high germ: AC Metcalfe, CDC Copeland. Seed Source, Archerwill, SK., 306-323-4402. CERTIFIED CDC Copeland & AC Metcalf. Call Trawin Seeds, 306-752-4060, Melfort, SK. www.trawinseeds.ca Best pricing, Best option Best service

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1-800-258-7434 matt@seed-ex.com CERTIFIED AC Metcalfe, AC Newdale, CDC Copeland, Legacy, CDC Austenson, CDC Maverick, CDC McGwire. Van Burck Seeds, Star City, SK 306-863-4377. www.vanburckseeds.ca CERTIFIED CDC Copeland, AC Metcalfe, AAC Synergy. Fraser Farms, Pambrun, SK, 306-741-0475, foc@sasktel.net CERTIFIED CDC MAVERICK. Hickseeds 306-354-7998 (Barry) or 306-229-9517 (Dale), Mossbank, SK. CERTIFIED #1: CDC Copeland, AAC Synergy, CDC Maverick, CDC Austenson, AC Ranger. Ardell Seeds Ltd., 306-668-4415, Vanscoy, SK. CERT. AC METCALFE, 99% germ., 96% vigor, 0% smut, 0% fus., 49.4 kernel weight, will be cleaning late Jan. $8.25/bu. Olynick Seeds, 306-338-8078, Quill Lake, SK. CERT. #1 CDC Austenson. Nutrient densified for enhanced emergence and yield. 403-633-9999, www.fabianseedfarms.com

SILAGE & GRAZING Corn: Certified RR, LL, Enlist & also conventional varieties. Trialed on our farm. 306-744-2332, Saltcoats, SK. kevin@covercrops.ca www.friendlyacres.sk.ca MINIMIZE INPUT COSTS & maximize yield potential. Grain & grazing/silage corn. The leader’s in non-GMO technology. A more sustainable way of farming! Free delivery. Call De Dell Seeds Inc. 204-268-5224. GRAZING CORN CM440 conventional variety. Early maturity, whole plant is palatable making for easier cleanup in the spring, high quality forage during winter months. No planter required. Low seed cost. CanaMaize Seed Inc., call 1-877-262-4046 www.canamaize.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. Volume discounts. Gregoire Seed Farms Ltd, North Battleford, SK., cell 306-441-7851, 306-445-5516. gregfarms@sasktel.net CERTIFIED #1 AAC Brandon: 99% germ., 99% vigor, 38.58 TKW. Sandercock Seed Farm, 306-334-2958, Balcarres, SK.

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CDC LANDMARK VB, AAC BRANDON, AAC PREVAIL VB, top quality. Wiens Seed Farm 306-377-2002, Herschel, SK.

CDC Inca Yellow Pea CDC Proclaim Red Lentil CDC Palmer Chickpea

EXCELLENT QUALITY Cert. #1, CWRS: CDC Landmark VB, AAC Viewfield, AAC Brandon, AAC Cameron VB, AAC Elie, Cardale, CDC Utmost VB, AAC Connery & AAC Redberry. Frederick Seeds, 306-287-3977, Watson, SK. CERTIFIED # 1 AAC Jatharia VB wheat, new. Midge tolerant. Shewchuk Seeds, 306-290-7816, Blaine Lake, SK.

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CERTIFIED #1 CDC Landmark VB, CDC Plentiful, Cardale, Elgin ND, Goodeve VB, Fenton Seeds, 306-873-5438, Tisdale, SK. REG./CERT. AAC BRANDON. Nutrient densified for enhanced emergence and yield. 403-633-9999, www.fabianseedfarms.com CERTIFIED AAC BRANDON, AAC Jatharia. Call Grant, 306-746-7336, 306-524-4339, 306-746-8070, Semans, SK. REGISTERED/CERTIFIED #1: CDC Landmark, AAC Brandon, AAC Jatharia, Cardale, CDC Utmost. Ardell Seeds, 306-668-4415, Vanscoy, SK. Cert. CDC LANDMARK VB: high yielding, midge resistance, semi-dwarf, 99% germ., 0% disease. Printz Family Seeds, Gravelbourg, SK., 306-648-3511, 306-380-7769.

NEW WHEAT KING! Certified #1 AAC B r a n d o n , 9 8 % g e r m . N a ko n e c h n y Seeds, 306-932-4409, Ruthilda, SK.

NEW CERTIFIED CDC LANDMARK VB; AC Andrew soft white, very good quality. 306-843-2934, Wilkie, SK. www.herle.ca A A C S P I T F I R E , T R A N S C E N D, t o p CERTIFIED #1: AAC Brandon, AAC Camequality. Wiens Seed Farm 306-377-2002, ron VB & Carberry. Lung Seeds Ltd. 306-368-2414, Lake Lenore, SK. Herschel, SK. CERTIFIED TRANSCEND, very good quality. Call 306-843-2934, Wilkie, SK. www.herle.ca CERT. FDN, REG. CDC Precision; CDC Alloy; AAC Spitfire; Transcend. Exc. germ., 0% fusarium. Fraser Farms 306-741-0475, Pambrun, SK. foc@sasktel.net

CERTIFIED Snowbird fababeans & Amarillo Peas. Call Trawin Seeds, 306-752-4060, Melfort, SK. www.trawinseeds.ca

CERTIFIED #1: SNOWBIRD. Call Lung CERT. # 1, high germ: CDC Landmark VB, Seeds Ltd. 306-368-2414, Lake Lenore, SK. AAC Cameron VB, AAC Jatharia VB, CDC Utmost VB, AAC Brandon. Seed Source CERTIFIED CDC Blackstrap, earliest black bean, direct harvest, high yield, excellent Archerwill, SK. 306-323-4402. disease pkg.; CDC Super Jet & CDC Jet AC VESPER VB, WASKADA. Fdn., reg., also available. Martens Charolais & Seed, cert. #1. High yielders, good protein, ex- 204-534-8370, Boissevain, MB. cellent quality! Nakonechny Seeds, 306-932-4409, Ruthilda, SK.

AAC BRANDON CWRS, Cert. top quality seed, very high yielder and protein. Highly recommended by growers. All inquiries welcome. Volume discounts. Gregoire Seed Farms Ltd., North Battleford, SK., cell 306-441-7851, 306-445-5516 or email: gregfarms@sasktel.net CERTIFIED CARDALE, AAC Redwater, CDC Utmost VB, CDC Landmark VB, Pasteur. Van Burck Seeds, 306-863-4377, Star CERT. CDC PRECISION & AAC SPITFIRE City, SK. www.vanburckseeds.ca Exceptional yield potential and standability. Printz Family Seeds, Gravel- CERTIFIED #1 CARBERRY, Ennis Seeds, 306-429-2793, Glenavon, SK. bourg, SK., 306-648-3511, 306-380-7769.

CERTIFIED TRANSCEND. Proven variety. Printz Family Seeds, Gravelbourg, SK., 306-648-3511, 306-380-7769. CERT. & REG. CDC Precision; AAC Spitfire. High germ. & 0% F.G., Fast Seed Farm Ltd., 306-463-3626, Kindersley, SK.

BESCO GRAIN LTD. Buying all varieties of mustard. Also canary and some other specialty crops. 204-745-3662, Brunkild, MB

SY ROWYN CPSR, Cert. top quality seed, high yielder with vg protein. All inquires welcome. Volume discounts. Gregoire Seed Farms Ltd., North Battleford, SK., cell 306-441-7851 or 306-445-5516. Email gregfarms@sasktel.net

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C O V E R C R O P S . H I C K S E E D LT D. , Mossbank, SK. Now has on the floor for organic plowdown: Daikon radish CONFECTION SUNFLOWER SEEDS Wanted: (zero till); Hairy Vetch; Austrian Winter XL's, scuffed, bird feed & high quality peas; Buckwheat; Yellow Blossom sweet confection. 204-327-6488, Rosetown, MB. clover. Also, green feed blends available. For all your seed needs call Hickseed Ltd. Barry 306-354-7998 or Dale 306-229-9517

CERTIFIED CDC HAYMAKER. Hickseeds 306-354-7998 (Barry) or 306-229-9517 (Dale), Mossbank, SK. REGISTERED/CERTIFIED #1: Summit Leggett, CDC Haymaker (Forage). Ardell Seeds Ltd., 306-668-4415, Vanscoy, SK. EXCELLENT QUALITY CERTIFIED #1 CS 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. CERT. CDC RUFFIAN, CDC Minstrel, AC Morgan. Van Burck Seeds, Star City, SK 306-863-4377. www.vanburckseeds.ca CERTIFIED #1: C.S. Camden. Lung Seeds Ltd. 306-368-2414, Lake Lenore, SK. CERTIFIED #1 CDC Ruffian, AC Leggett & CDC Orrin. Fenton Seeds, 306-873-5438, Tisdale, SK. CDC BOYER, CERTIFIED #1, 99% germ., 306-493-7409, Delisle, SK. CERTIFIED Camden, Morgan, Baler and Haymaker. Trawin Seeds, 306-752-4060, Melfort, SK. www.trawinseeds.ca CDC NORSEMAN, CERTIFIED #1, 99% germ., 306-493-7409, Delisle, SK.

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Brent Bourne 403-359-7550 Wade Moss 403-359-7551 COMMON YELLOW FLAX seed, 2500 bushel, Gary Snedden 403-359-7552 golden flax seed from 2017 crop, 98% germ., 87% vigor, 1000 kernel weight 5.8g, Will pick up around farmers brown count .04%. $28.00 FOB, Lemberg schedules area, $28/bu., pickup. Call 306-730-8375, or 306-730-8375, Lemberg, SK. Email: WANTED: FEED BARLEY Buffalo Plains Cattle Company is looking to purchase Rhfarms1884@sasktel.net barley. For pricing and delivery dates, call LOOKING FOR OLD and new crop soybeans Kristen 306-624-2381, Bethune, SK. FOB Western Canada. Licence and bonded grain company. Call, email, text Now for competitive pricing at the farm! Market Place Commodities Ltd, accurate real time marketing. 403-394-1711, 403-315-3930. NUVISION COMMODITIES is currently purchasing feed barley, wheat, peas and info@marketplacecommodities.com milling oats. 204-758-3401, St. Jean, MB. WANTED: FEED BARLEY, 48 lbs. plus. Phone 306-345-2523, Stony Beach, SK.

CERT. CDC PROCLAIM CL Reds, high germ. & 0% disease. Fast Seed Farm Ltd., 306-463-3626, Kindersley, SK.

TOP YIELDING CANOLA from Canterra CERTIFIED AAC ARDILL yellow peas. Seeds. Check out yields in the seed guide Call Hickseeds 306-354-7998 (Barry) or and purchase from Lung Seeds Ltd. 306-229-9517 (Dale), Mossbank, SK. 306-368-2414, Lake Lenore, SK. CERTIFIED #1: CDC Limerick. Lung Seeds HYBRID AND OPEN-POLLINATED canola Ltd. 306-368-2414, Lake Lenore, SK. varieties. Certified #1 Synergy (Polish), Dekalb & Rugby. Phone Fenton Seeds, REGISTERED/CERTIFIED #1: AAC Ardill, CDC Inca, CDC Spectrum, CDC Limerick 306-873-5438, Tisdale, SK. (green), CDC Proclaim Lentil (red). Ardell OPEN POLLINATED, CONVENTIONAL ca- Seeds Ltd., 306-668-4415, Vanscoy, SK. nola: UA AlfaGold, UA BountyGold, certified #1, treated or bare. 780-336-5700, CERTIFIED CDC INCA, CDC Greenwater, CDC Mosaic. Call Grant, 306-746-7336, Viking, AB. More info visit: 6kingseed.com 306-524-4339, 306-746-8070, Semans, SK CDC AMARILLO, CDC INCA, certified #1, excellent quality! N a ko n e c h n y CERT. CDC Sanctuary, CDC Sorrel, CDC Be- Seeds, 306-932-4409, Ruthilda, SK. thune, AAC Bravo. Fraser Farms, Pambrun, SK, 306-741-0475, foc@sasktel.net ABARTH, CDC SPECTRUM, AAC Carver certified yellow peas, very good quality. CERTIFIED #1 CDC Sorrel, AAC Bravo. 306-843-2934, Wilkie, SK. www.herle.ca Fenton Seeds, 306-873-5438, Tisdale, SK. FDN. & CERT. CDC Spectrum; CDC AmarilCERTIFIED GLAS and CDC Sorrel flax. lo. High germ. & 0% disease. Fast Seed Trawin Seeds, 306-752-4060, Melfort, SK. Farm Ltd., 306-463-3626, Kindersley, SK. www.trawinseeds.ca PEAS, yellow pea prices down, try CERTIFIED CDC GLAS. Nutrient densified GREEN green pea varieties! CDC Limerick, for enhanced emer gence and yield. new CDC Greenwater & CDC Spruce. Select, 403-633-9999, www.fabianseedfarms.com Fdn., Reg. and Cert. Ask about CDC Forest. CERTIFIED #1: CDC Glas & CDC Bethune. Gregoire Seed Farms Ltd, North Battleford, Call Lung Seeds Ltd. 306-368-2414, Lake SK., cell 306-441-7851 or 306-445-5516. gregfarms@sasktel.net Lenore, SK. CERTIFIED # 1 CDC GLAS - The variety to CERTIFIED #1 CDC Spectrum, CDC Acer grow! Top yield, excellent lodging resis- (Maple), CDC Amarillo and CDC Meadow. Fenton Seeds, 306-873-5438, Tisdale, SK. tance. 306-290-7816, Blaine Lake, SK. CERT. #1 BETHUNE, 98% germ., 95% vig- CERTIFIED CDC INCA & CDC Greenwater, or. Sandercock Seed Farm, Balcarres SK., Exc. germ. & disease. Fraser Farms, Pambrun, SK, 306-741-0475. foc@sasktel.net 306-334-2958. CERTIFIED CDC SORREL. Van Burck Seeds, 306-863-4377, Star City, SK. www.vanburckseeds.ca CERTIFIED #1 CDC Sorrel, AAC Bravo. Fenton Seeds, 306-873-5438, Tisdale, 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 . , 306-463-3626, Kindersley, SK. CERTIFIED #1: CDC Calvi & CDC Cibo. Call Lung Seeds Ltd. 306-368-2414, Lake Lenore, SK.

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CERTIFIED CDC Landmark, AAC Cameron, Jatharia, Brandon CWRS wheat. Contact CDC GLAS, Reg., Cert., top quality seed. Trawin Seeds, 306-752-4060, Melfort, SK. High yield, exc. standability, easy to harvest. Great reviews from customers. Inwww.trawinseeds.ca quiries welcome. Gregoire Seed Farms AAC JATHARIA VB, certified #1, 99% Ltd., North Battleford, SK., 306-441-7851 or 306-445-5516. gregfarms@sasktel.net germ., 306-493-7409, Delisle, SK.

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CERTIFIED CDC ALLOY. Good disease TOP QUALITY CERTIFIED alfalfa and grass CERT. CDC PROCLAIM CL Red, high yieldpackage. Printz Family Seeds, Gravelbourg seed. Call Gary or Janice Waterhouse ing, exc. quality. Call Myles, 306-648-8337, Gravelbourg, SK. www.foxfamilyfarm.ca SK., 306-648-3511, 306-380-7769. 306-874-5684, Naicam, SK.

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SOLD! DAIRY QUALITY & beef hay: 500 round bales, approx. 1500 lbs. Feed test available. Faubert Farms, Marengo, SK. Call Murray 306-463-9691. NEW HAY FOR SALE; Round bale picking and hauling, small or large loads. Travel anywhere. 306-291-9658, Vanscoy, SK. TAME GRASS HAY: 5x5 round bales from 2017, twine wrapped, feed tests available, protein range 7.5 to 9 and TDN 58, $40/ bale in yard. 204-623-4357, 204-623-0664 cell. The Pas, MB., lesannjp@gmail.com

U-DRIVE TRACTOR TRAILER Training, 30 years experience. Day, 1 and 2 week upgrading programs for Class 1A, 3A and air brakes. One on one driving instructions. 306-786-6600, Yorkton, SK. CARPENTRY & PRODUCTION LINE welding program. 2 certificates, 2 employment streams, 1 tiny home. Apply now for Fall 2018 at greatplainscollege.ca Rosetown SK

POST SHAVINGS: Cattle feedlot, horse & poultry bedding. Bulk pricing and delivery available; Landscaping Mulch: Available in 1 yard bulk bags for $45, delivery available; Colored Landscaping Mulch: Available in 1 yard bulk bags for $115, delivery avail. Vermette Wood Preservers, Spruce Home, SK.. 1-800-667-0094. Email: FARM BOSS WANTED at Stump Lake info@vwpltd.com Visit: www.vwpltd.com Ranch, Stump Lake, BC. Duties include: Seeding/Fertilizing/Irrigation/Harvesting crops for cattle & horse feed; Responsible for care & maintenance of all farm machinery & implements; Winter feeding of liveBUYING WILD FUR, whole frozen carcass, stock; Passion for farming, equipment & 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 . ranch life a must; Compensation commenDL#6168, call 306-852-8802, Tisdale, SK. surates with skills and experience; Other Email: madtrapper@hotmail.ca farm duties as may be required. Submit CV/resume to: info@stumplake.com Suitable candidates will be contacted. FARM LABOURER WANTED near Goodeve, POLY TANKS: 15 to 10,000 gal.; Bladder SK. Call 306-795-2710 or 306-795-5210. tanks from 220 to 88,000 gallon; Water RANCH HANDS WANTED: 1000 cow ranch, and liquid fertilizer; Fuel tanks, single and seeking workers to do all aspects of ranchdouble wall; Truck and storage, gas or dsl. ing, haying and operating equipment. Wilke Sales, 306-586-5711, Regina, SK. Knowledge of pivots & mechanical skills a plus! Top wages and housing included. Alexis Creek, BC. Call 250-394-4623, Email: c1ranch99@gmail.com

TARPCO, SHUR-LOK, MICHEL’S sales, service, installations, repairs. Canadian company. We carry aeration socks and grain bags. Also electric chute openers for EXCELLENT BEEF ALFALFA, 18.5% protein, grain trailer hoppers. 1-866-663-0000. 20% orchard grass, square bales, inside. Can deliver. 204-371-5744, Landmark, MB. 2ND CUT ALFALFA/GRASS, mixed square bales, no rain, under cover. 780-916-2584, MR. TIRE CORP. For all your tire needs, Edmonton, AB area. call Mylo at 306-921-6555 or Jeremy at BALES: Grass hay 5x6 bales, maxed out; 306-921-0068. Serving all Saskatchewan. Also Timothy straw. Can deliver loads of 20.8x42 CLAMP-ON DUALS with rods and 34 or you haul. 204-739-3132, Dallas, MB. spacers, for triples, taken off 9370 Case 700 ROUND ALFALFA grass bales; 500 tractor, $8000. Call A.E. Chicoine Farm l a r g e s q u a r e g r a s s h a y b a l e s . Equipment, 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK. 204-729-7297, Brandon, MB.

HAY FOR SALE: Various grades, tests available. Call 403-633-8835. Tilley, AB. 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. 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 ROUND GRASS ALFALFA bales, delivered in loads of 34. Call 306-434-6038, Moosomin, SK. 1ST AND 2ND cut alfalfa for sale, 3x4 square bales, no rain and feed test available. Call 403-501-9307, Tilley, AB. WANTED: ROUND OR Large square straw bales within 100 kms. of Regina. Call 306-539-4465. HAY FOR SALE - DELIVERED! Also custom hauling. V-V Trucking Ltd., 306-631-8544, Moose Jaw, SK. R E A S O N A B LY P R I C E D H AY i n b i g squares. Only 157 remaining can arrange for trucking. 306-320-1041, Leroy, SK. LARGE AMOUNT OF net wrapped round bales. Alfalfa/Timothy, 1st and 2nd cut alfalfa grass, mixed grass plus oat straw baled behind JD 9600’s. 1420 to 1740 lbs. Some 2016 available. Most 2016 and 2017 baled with little or no rain. Analysis available. Loading with possible trucking capability. 204-529-2565, Cartwright, MB. LARGE QUANTITY ROUND Alfalfa bales, net wrapped, good quality, no rain. Also large round straw bales. Call/text Craig, 204-648-4711, Gilbert Plains, MB. WANTED: ALFALFA 3x3 and 3x4 bales. Will arrange for pickup at farm/field. Phone Chris 204-746-0462, Brunkild, MB. 4X4 SQUARE ALFALFA grass bales, 1400 lbs., 3.5¢ per pound or $50 per bale. Can deliver. Call 204-730-3139, Carberry, MB.

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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

FULL-TIME RANCH HELP wanted. Experience with livestock and machinery required. Non-smoker with clean driver’s abstract. Housing supplied. Fax resume with RIDER POSITION AVAILABLE on large references: 403-548-2287. Email us at: community pasture in SW SK. Wages de- walkersu7texaslonghorns@gmail.com pend on experience. Must supply own Phone: 403-548-6684, Redcliff, AB. 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 EXPERIENCED FARM HAND wanted on call or text 306-298-7323, 306-298-4606. Purebred Black Angus farm, southern AB. PASTURE RIDER REQUIRED for 2018 sea- Full ad at: www.banduraranches.com son. Monet Pastures Ltd., Elrose, SK., requires a full-time seasonal pasture rider to CARETAKER SCENIC RANCH south of help care for 1950 cow/calf pairs May 1st Longview Alberta requires couple to fill to November 1st. Must supply own horses caretaker role. Lawn care, livestock feeding, and tack. Experience with cattle disease is and general supervision in exchange for mandatory. Valid driver’s license required. housing. Ideal for retired couple with farm Must be able to rope and treat cattle in background. Commencing June 2018. open pasture. Housing available. Wages Please email resume to: $23 to $30/hour based on experience. For bwwatson@telus.net 403-651-7912. more information contact: Luke Ellingson 306-378-7451, Tim Calwell 306-378-7554, or email calseeds@sasktel.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 coverage. Ph Ron Althouse 306-278-7345, email: althousehoney@sasktel.net 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

FARM LABOURER: FT permanent position available on mixed farm. Applicant must be mechanically inclined and able to maintain and do minor repairs on farm machinery and trucks. Assets would be welding & fabricating abilities, and a 1A licence or HELPER WANTED ON mixed farm. Steady willing to obtain a 1A. Accommodation job for right person. Room and board avail. available. 306-893-8107, 306-893-8105. 403-631-2373, 403-994-0581, Olds, AB. FULL-TIME DAIRY HERDSPERSON, permaWANTED: GRAZING LEASE MANAGER/ nent position, duties: monitoring cattle CONTRACTOR. Bow Island grazing lease health, AI, & milking. Experience required, headquarters is located 3 miles east and 8 3 year minimum as herd manager and dimiles north of Bow Island, AB. The pasture ploma. $15.50/hr., English work language. consists of approx. 38, 000 acres of dry Mail resume to: St. Brigid’s Dairy Ltd., land pasture and 1080 acres of irrigated 42352 Brandon Rd., Brussels, ON., N0G pasture split by the South Sask River. It 1H0. Email: stbrigidsdairy@gmail.com annually supports anywhere from 8000 to 11,000 aum’s of grazing. 2017 numbers FARM & RANCH HELP Wanted in southern consisted of 1750 cow calf pairs and 250 Saskatchewan. Must have some experiyearlings held in 7 herds. The contractor ence and drivers licence is an asset. will be expected to operate the pasture 306-537-2624. and manage all the herds in conjunction with irrigation timing in order to fully uti- FULL-TIME FARM LABOURER HELP. lize available grazing. Other duties will in- Applicants should have previous farm exclude: Recording entry and exit of cattle; perience and mechanical ability. Duties inTreatment of sick animals; Repair & main- clude operation of machinery, including tenance of fences, buildings and irrigation tractors and other farm equipment, as well works; Along with other duties assigned by as general farm laborer duties. $25/hour the board. The contractor must supply: depending on experience. Must be able to Horses & tack, pickup truck(s), horse trail- cross US border. Location: Pierson, MB. er, fuel for own vehicles, all hand tools, all Feland Bros. Farms, Greg Feland and Wade additional help including an irrigator for Feland, Box 284, Pierson, MB. R0M 1S0. pivot & flood irrigation & liability insurance 701-756-6954. for the contractor and help. Employment is year round with grazing duties from April 1 GRAIN FARM MANAGER, Livestock Manager to October 31 and winter duties feeding & Farm Workers required on large grain and the bull herd for the balance of the year. livestock operation in the Eddystone, MB. NB rental housing is available at the head- area. Opportunities are available for: 1. quarters. The board will provide equip- Grain Farm Manager; 2.Cattle Manager; ment such tractor, silage wagon, ditcher, 3.Farm Workers. Competitive salaries. etc. as deemed necessary by the board. Housing and other incentives are available! Please submit your resume to: Bow Island Call or text Steve at 204-805-1197, or Grazing Association c/o Lyndon Haugen, email: steve.manning@samc.ag Box 422, Bow Island, AB., T0K 0G0. Deadline for submission is February 16, GRAIN/OILSEED FARM WORKER: Equip2018. For more info. phone: Ryan Renke ment operation & servicing (GPS); Build403-529-9080, Bill Klassen 403-952-1024 ing/yard maintenance. Full-time year round, $30/hr plus benefits. 306-745-2528 or Paul Gruninger 403-308-6249.

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/

MANKOTA STOCKMEN’S Weigh Co. Ltd 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 CLASS 1 DRIVERS wanted to haul livestock or gravel. Health plan and safety bonuses. Year round work. For more info, call 403-625-4658. CANADA’S AG-ONLY LISTINGS GIANT

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Ten more babies have salmonella in France: victims’ group Recalls over salmonella bacteria found in baby milk in a French factory have spread across Europe and into China PARIS, France (Reuters) — Ten more babies have tested positive for salmonella in France after drinking milk produced by the firm Lactalis, said a group representing families. Lactalis, one of the world’s largest dairy groups, has recalled 12 million tins nationwide and from stores around the world after last month discovering salmonella

bacteria in some baby milk at a factory in western France. French authorities have said that Salmonella Agona infections were reported in 38 cases between midAugust and December, 36 of them clearly linked to Lactalis milk. But Quentin Guillemain, president of the Association of Families of Victims Contaminated with Salmonella (AFVLCS), told reporters

there were “at least 10 families to this date not accounted for” whose children had tested positive for salmonella after drinking Lactalis milk. Another case has been confirmed in Spain and one is suspected in Greece. The recalls have stretched as far as China. President Emmanuel Macron addressed the issue Jan. 25, saying

there could be no tolerance for companies that did not respect rules. AFVLCS’s lawyer, Jade Dousselin, said she would soon file 10 legal complaints from families, eight against Lactalis and two against the retailers Leclerc and Auchan. Leclerc, Auchan, Carrefour and Systeme U have all acknowledged that some baby milk recalled by Lactalis made it onto their shelves.

The consumer protection body DGCCRF has performed 3,600 checks and found recalled products in two supermarkets, 13 pharmacies, one hospital and six other distributors, the economy ministry said. Lactalis chief executive officer Emmanuel Besnier has said his group will compensate every family that has suffered harm.

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Hot fall pulls Ontario corn crop to above average The province’s corn crop averaged 184 bushels per acre last year and soybeans were 44 bu. per acre CORN YIELDS IN SOUTHERN ONTARIO

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France plans farmer exemption to glyphosate ban, if necessary S A I N T- G E N E S - C H A M PA NELLE, France (Reuters) — France plans to exempt farmers from a ban on using the weed killer glyphosate in three years’ time as long as there is no credible alternative, President Emmanuel Macron said recently. Macron said in November glyphosate would be banned in France within three years, rejecting a European Union decision to extend its use for five years after a heated debate over whether the Monsanto-developed weed killer causes cancer. The announcement of the ban caused an outcry among farmers who rely on it heavily, saying three years was too soon to find an economic and environmentally viable alternative. Macron said an exemption for farmers would likely concern 10 percent of cases, while solutions could be found for the other 90 percent. He also called for more research. “I will never impose a ban if there

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is no credible alternative,” Macron said in a speech to farmers in the Auvergne region in central France. “We cannot leave a farmer without a solution or with a solution that would not be tenable because someone else nearby would not have the same constraints.” French agriculture research institute INRA said in a report in early December that alternatives to glyphosate, such as additional weeding and plowing, could be found in most cases. Macron said more research was needed in some areas, particularly for soil conservation or hillside crops but with the principle that “I will never impose an exit if there is no credible alternative.”

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Agricorp reports that Ontario’s corn crop yielded better than expected last year at an average of 184 bushels per acre. Soybeans were closer to the 10-year average at 44 bu. per acre. Agricorp, the provincial crop insurance agency, has some of the most solid crop production numbers in Ontario because its members must report their actual yields. About 75 percent of grains and oilseeds farmers in Ontario have crop insurance. The results show how resilient corn genetics have become despite challenging weather conditions as those that occurred in 2017. Crop supply companies in southern Ontario at the Chatham-Kent Farm Show say the average is about right, with some regional variation. Here’s what they said on soybeans: • Soybeans were “all over the map,” said Bob Thirlwall, a technical agronomist with DeKalb, who covers the London-to-Windsor area. “I’ve never seen a year where the yields swung so wildly, from 20 bu. per acre to 70 bu., depending on where you were.” • Most of the soybeans were challenged in the far southwest of the province, said Scott Vandehogen, seed specialist with AGRIS and Wanstead Co-ops, but there were some small pockets of better yields. • The fortunes of soybeans took a turn in August, depending on where you were, said Stephen Denys, director of business management with Maizex. In the south of the province, it was dry for much of the summer, but timely rains arrived during pod fill to create

some areas with good yields. Other rainier areas further north had good plant growth, but they were dry in August, which made it a challenge for pod development and a good growth environment for white mould. Maizex had soybean yield pegged at 45 bu. per acre, close to the Agricorp number. • During pod counts in August and September, Thirlwall said they’d see top pods that looked like they’d have three soybeans, but only had two. “The potential was there, but they just dried up.” There were different worries throughout the year that affected the corn crop: • There was concern that corn wasn’t developing quickly enough due to lack of heat in August, said Denys. Some people wondered if it would reach black layer. Maizex factored in potential low-test weight and came up with a 164 to 165 bu. per acre estimate. Take out the low-test weight factor and the estimate would be 176. Hot weather in September helped pull the crop to the 184 bu. per acre final number. • There were some pockets of lower test weight corn in areas that had large rainfalls and mostly cool weather. • “We were really surprised when we got in there with the combine and saw some of these 200 bu. yields in areas that really got hit hard by the drought,” said Thirlwall. “I think part of what we saw was in July during pollination, it was a little cooler than we usually experienced in July.” Corn kernel counts were good, but the expectation was kernel size would be small. The hot, open fall enabled the corn to reach maturity with good yield.

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Calf feeding is focal point of research into dairy health Calves require higher levels of milk feeding to do well, but this can cause complications because it can make weaning more difficult BY SHELLEY TOMLINSON FREELANCE WRITER

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Dan Weary’s research goal is to improve the lives of animals in the dairy industry. Weary, a professor at the University of British Columbia, said a major part of their work involves working with young calves. “On most Canadian dairy farms, the farmers are keeping all of the baby females, the heifer calf and they’re rearing those calves who then become the future of the farm. “It’s really important in terms of the long-term sustainability of that individual farm that these calves grow up to be big, healthy, strapping, productive dairy cows,” said Weary. He said feeding calves is an important focal point of their study. “When I did my very first research into dairy cattle, the common practice was to feed calves just four litres of milk a day. For a baby calf, that’s about 10 percent of their body weight. “What we found over the years, is that calves really require much higher levels of milk feeding for them to do well, for them to thrive physically, for them to grow at the rate of

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growth that they’re capable of.” He said even though that sounds like easy, common-sense advice, it comes with complications. One problem is that if a producer feeds a calf more milk, it is more difficult to wean the calf later. That then creates a new challenge of how to improve weaning practices, he said. Weary said adult cows are at their greatest health risk around calving. He said he and other researchers are looking at ways to use different types of sensors to better track and identify the sick animals earlier. He said they are also looking at housing to see what designs work best for the animals. “Trying to make the stalls work better, trying to make the stalls more comfortable for the cows to use, making them easier to get in and out of, more likely that they spend time in them because one of the things that we’ve learned is a big risk for lameness is the cows spending a lot of time in the wet, concrete alleys outside of the stall. “That’s a very hard place for the cow in terms of being dangerous for the health. We’ve been really trying to look at how to get the stalls to work better for the cows,” he said.

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Compost tea makes soil more active Southeastern Saskatchewan farmers use enhanced biology to improve their crops through a healthy approach to dirt We do a lot to protect our soils and protect the biology we have, but when we started looking at it and realized it was mostly bacteria, we realized we needed to restore the soil food web and get some of those predators and/or fungi into the soil.

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Derek and Tannis Axten apply compost tea soil inoculant with a liquid kit on their 60-foot drill to fast track soil regeneration at a broad acre scale. The couple work a 6,000-acre family farm with two-thirds of its land base in Minton, Sask., and the rest near Milestone, Sask. They intercrop and use cover crops to increase plant diversity and maximize the number of days that living roots feed soil microbes, which has improved their soil. However, they wanted further gains, and faster. At a farming conference in the United States, Gabe Brown, a wellknown presenter in the regenerative agriculture movement, suggested to Derek that techniques used by Elaine Ingham may help him introduce beneficial soil critters to his fields at a large scale. Tannis then took an online course called Life In the Soils offered by Ingham and spent five days on Ingham’s research farm in northern California to learn how to identify soil critters with a microscope. “We do a lot to protect our soils and protect the biology we have, but when we started looking at it and realized it was mostly bacteria, we realized we needed to restore the soil food web and get some of those predators and/or fungi into the soil,” Tannis said. The goal for the compost tea inoculant is to reintroduce beneficial soil microbes that were lost after years of tillage and agronomy that wasn’t focused on soil health. Once applied, the soil organisms from their homemade inoculant habitat increase root exudates caused by the highly diverse rotation, which kicks into high gear nutrient cycling in their fields. Manure for their compost is sourced from their neighbour’s feedlot, which helps to reduce the cost associated with his manure bill come corral cleaning time. “He’s glad to have us take away the manure and we’re glad to use it,” Tannis said. Compost rows are started when they make long rows of manure with a manure spreader. Straw, screenings from their grain cleaner or whatever is lying around is added to the manure windrow to reach an appropriate ratio in the compost of 25 to 30 carbon to one nitrogen. “One thing we struggle to get around here is the woody component,” Tannis said. “We don’t have any trees here so that’s one thing we usually buy is wood chips or wood shavings to add for a high carbon source.” They then use a compost turner to mix up the manure/carbon source windrow. “I go out every day to check the

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Tannis Axten builds a fresh, living tea for injection into the seedrow from compost placed into 500 gallons of water and bubbled with an air pump. | AXTEN FARM PHOTOS LEFT: The Axtens farm in southeastern Saskatchewan near Minton and Milestone and have experimented with intercropping, including flax and chickpeas, as a mix in their fields. RIGHT: The compost that the Axtens use in their fertility program is based on local manure mixed with straw, wood chips, grain screenings and other organic material from the farm. Generally it is turned five times. temperature,” she said. “We like it to get over 131 F for at least three days in the very centre, but not over 160 F,” Tannis said. “Once it’s hot enough for long enough, we turn it so that the outside can get into the outside to heat and the middle can get to the outside and cool off a bit.” The piles are turned at least five times. Once a pile is finished it returns to ambient temperature and is ready to use. Thousands of tonnes of compost have been produced and added to the Axtens’ fields, but it’s tough to distribute across all of their acres. Instead, Tannis identifies the compost with the strongest and most diverse population of beneficial micro-organisms and then

extracts them into a compost tea. “Making extract with the tea is a good way to take a smaller amount of compost and get the biology out over a lot of acres,” Tannis said. “We have a compost tea brewer. It’s a 500 gallon cone tank we fill with water and put in baskets of compost in a tea bag. The water bubbles with a big air pump and it basically is extracting the organisms off the compost and into the water.” How much compost is needed to make a potent tea depends on the quality of the compost and the diversity of its micro-organism population. However, she said a 500 gallon brewer requires approximately 15 pounds of compost. “I wasn’t 100 percent happy with mine, so I used more than that,” she said.

“I just changed the compost in the tea bag so that I had more organisms to extract off.” She watches the compost tea closely with a microscope to monitor its micro-organism composition. Food such as kelp or fish hydrolysate are added to feed the micros in the tea just before Derek takes the solution to the field to apply in furrow with the liquid kit on his drill. The food supplements help sustain the micro-organisms until they move onto the crop’s root exodies that their newly planted crops will provide. “In a tea you add those foods and brew it for at least 24 hours, but we didn’t want to because you really hav e t o k e e p i t a e rat e d t h e n because when the organisms are really growing they really require

oxygen,” Tannis said. “So we just add it right before it went to the field.” It is too early to tell how the compost tea affects yields on the Axten farm because last year was their first field scale use of the tea inoculant and it was too dry to compare to previous years. “I have noticed more diversity (of soil micro-organisms),” she said. “I can’t say 100 percent that it’s because we put extract down because we work hard with the diversity in our crops and our cover crops to create a good environment.” Derek said growers have to be capable of identifying soil microbial organisms before jumping in to applying a compost tea inoculant. “You can multiply up some stuff you probably don’t want to multiply,” he said. “I don’t know if I’d recommend doing this because I’ve had people call me saying, ‘I have this manure pile and I made tea.’ That can be bad because there is all sorts of things like E. coli that can be there.” Tannis said they use thermal compost because there is less chance they will spread something on their field that they don’t intend to put there. “There are a lot of different ways to compost, but that’s why I like the thermal compost because we know we are getting rid of, not just pathogens but for us it’s the weed seeds,” she said. “We don’t want to be spreading those in our fields.” For growers who don’t want to learn how to identify soil microorganisms with a microscope, Derek said a phospholipid fatty acids (PLFA) soil test will provide the same information, and it’s a good way for growers to gain a understanding of their soil’s microbial environment. “There are established ranges and guidelines of where you should be to be in a good functioning soil,” he said. “That is all pre-existing. We are just trying to get ourselves back up to where it was before we stuck a plow in the ground 100 years ago.” robin.booker@producer.com

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Drew Lerner of World Weather Inc. says Alberta through west-central Saskatchewan will get enough spring precipitation to warrant planting, but farmers will likely worry constantly about subsoil moisture and whether those plants will stay viable after they emerge. | MICHAEL RAINE PHOTO

ty good environment,â&#x20AC;? Lerner said. Cold swings in spring temperatures may cause problems for early-seeded crops in eastern Saskatchewan and western Manitoba. Lerner said the extreme cold bouts the Prairies have experienced this winter will continue until the third week of February, then it will come back in midMarch and stay until late March or the first week of April. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll go into it (cold weather) again in May sometime. Now that event might set us back in the planting, and some guys that might have gotten into the fields early

might be faced with a frost or freeze threat,â&#x20AC;? he said. Lerner is concerned about late freezes this spring, but he said itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s too early to know for certain. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m also concerned that the solar cycle and the 18-year cycle have a cooler bias for the growing season in general. Not that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be a cold year all the way through because coolness comes and goes. There is always going to be that risk that we will see a late season frost event or an early season frost event.â&#x20AC;? robin.booker@producer.com

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EDMONTON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Inadequate spring precipitation could make it difficult to establish crops in parched southern prairie fields this coming crop season, and late frost events in eastern Saskatchewan and Manitoba may cause further problems, according to weather forecaster Drew Lerner. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The spring season is going to be a challenge for a lot of locations that are in this very dry state. I do not think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be absolutely dry in the spring, but I do think that getting the kind of snow and rain in there to bolster soil moisture in a significant manner is going to be really tough to do,â&#x20AC;? Lerner said after his presentation at FarmTech in Edmonton. He said dry southern areas from east-central Alberta through westcentral Saskatchewan will get enough spring precipitation to warrant planting, but farmers will likely worry constantly about subsoil moisture and whether those

plants will stay viable after they emerge. In northern Alberta and into the Peace region, there is already plenty of subsoil moisture and snow and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be a very wet start to spring, he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The good news for them is that even though precipitation will come and go as we get into spring, when we get into the summer itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll start drying down a little bit better. The challenge for them is getting into the fields when itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to plant,â&#x20AC;? Lerner said. As spring rolls into summer, regular rainfalls with average accumulations will occur in most regions. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Saskatchewan and Manitoba will end up with a regular occurrence of rainfall, and probably some strong thunderstorms. Severe weather might be an interesting situation to deal with in the heart of Saskatchewan in particular,â&#x20AC;? Lerner said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Alberta may continue to have a bit of a drier bias during the middle of summer. When we get into late summer, like the second part of

August, when itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s starting to get to harvest time, it might start raining a little bit better again. Nothing exceptionally great, but a little bit of a going concern,â&#x20AC;? he said. Lernerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s forecast is based on how he expects a number of weather patterns to materialize and interact, including the ocean temperatures in the Gulf of Alaska, La Nina, the solar cycle and the 18-year cycle. He sees a weak La Nina continuing through the summer and said the year before a solar minimum is usually cold. However, he said weather patterns can develop based on many variables, so the weather they bring can change, except for the solar cycle, which is currently following a cooling trend. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Gulf of Alaska has got cold water in it. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what caused the drought last year. There is also dryness down in the U.S. and we need to get rid of that so a ridge of high pressure doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get overly excited down there and come up into Canada. But the 18-year cycle by itself will probably generate a pret-

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Wheat varieties designated CWRS and CPS were examined to make sure they met quality parameters of their class, specifically in gluten strength. |

Wheat reclassifications affect quality Canadian wheat exports improve ahead of rules NEW BY ROBIN BOOKER SASKATOON NEWSROOM

EDMONTON — Efforts to modernization Canadian wheat classes have already increased the quality of Canadian wheat exports, even though the redesignation hasn’t happened yet, said Lisa Nemeth, director of international markets for Canadian International Grains Institute. “In the last two years when we’ve been going out to meet with customers, we’ve not had the same questions around the strength of CWRS. We’ve been pretty specific in asking about it as well, and customers have been saying they’ve noticed an improvement and they a re hap py w i t h t h e q u a l i t y ,” Nemeth said after her presentation at FarmTech, which was held Jan. 30-Feb. 1 in Edmonton. To modernize Canadian wheat classes, wheat varieties designated CWRS and CPS were examined to make sure they met quality param-

eters of their class, specifically in gluten strength. Many wheat varieties were identified that met the gluten strength requirements for their class. “So, the wheat modernization efforts have been very successful in improving both CWRS and CPS red quality to assure end-users have the quality they are looking for and expecting out of these classes,” Nemeth said. The redesignation is expected to happen Aug. 1, “but because producers knew it was coming, they have been decreasing the varieties that are being grown, so that’s why we’ve already seen the improvements in the classes,” Nemeth said. The varieties that did not meet the quality parameters of CWRS and CPS wheat were placed in the C a n a d a No r t h e r n Ha rd R e d (CNHR) wheat class, which was announced by the Canadian Grain Commission on Jan. 15, 2016. robin.booker@producer.com

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e often reflect on the previous year at this time of the year and give thanks for the bounties that we have received. This is magnified with those of you who receive their livelihoods from the land. We are so at the mercy of Mother Nature. This was very evident this past year. However, the most common remark I heard this year when I asked a farmer how his yields were was “pleasantly surprised” or “unexpectantly good.” I chalk up much of these results to the adoption of direct seeding and no-till technologies developed in the 1990s by many industrious farmers, agronomists and engineers. We have come a long way in a short period of time. I think back to the dust storms in the late 1980s and remember my mother lamenting about having to dust almost daily as the clouds of dust rolled through. We also owe a debt of gratitude to organizations such as the ManDak Zero Till Association and the Saskatchewan Soil Conservation Association for their hard work and foresight with regards to soil conservation and no-till. The discussion of technology leads me to another observation. This past fall, I had the opportunity to tour for six weeks in Southeast Asia, including Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam. This area has often been referred to as the world’s rice bowl. Having now travelled through this area, I can see why. When in the country, you are seldom out of range of seeing a rice paddy. Whether you are travelling through the Irrawaddy Delta of Myanmar or the Mekong Delta in Vietnam, you see these small paddies stretching from horizon to horizon. This is not unlike driving across the Prairies during the summer, but that is where the technology part cuts in. I saw paddies plowed with water buffalo, broadcast seeded by hand and harvested with sickles. I even had the opportunity to drive a pair of water buffalo in a rice paddy in

Cambodia. Some of the farmers are using technology such as a transplanter for seeding and a rice combine for harvesting, but these practices seem to be varied in their acceptance. It was interesting to find at one farm I visited a stack of bags of 16-20-0-14 fertilizer in the corner of the shed. The farmer told me that this was the basic product they used on their rice along with 14-1414-12. I also toured a rubber plantation, where their form of controlled release fertilizer was interesting. They put what I would estimate as 10 kilograms of fertilizer — 20-1012 I think — in poly seed bags and lie them between the trees. The rainfall dissolves the fertilizer to feed the trees. All of this tells us that western agriculture and those involved in m o d e r n c ro p p ro t e c t i o n a re blessed, whether we are talking about modern seed varieties or hybrids, herbicide technologies, equipment or more cutting edge technologies such as variable rate fertility. We have such an array of technologies and such a wide variety of choices. We are also blessed by having such a dedicated industry behind these choices to offer farmers technical and agronomy support. As well, we have an incredible group of researchers behind these products — both private and public — developing new and innovative products and techniques for producers to use on their farms. I have been in the agriculture business for 45 years since I entered it as a student. I have had the opportunity to work at the leading edge of such innovations as herbicide tolerant crops, fertilizer placement in direct seeding and the whole field of data management and modelling. Wow, have there been changes in those four and a half decades. My twitter handle is #agfeedstheworld, but possibly it should be #agtechnologyfeedsthe world. As you reflect back on 2017 and complete your spring planning, take a moment to reflect on what you do now on your farm compared to what you did 10 or 15 years ago. Consider where we are headed on this trip and be prepared to hang on because the ride is only just starting to pick up speed. Thom Weir is an agronomist with Farmer’s Edge. He can be reached by emailing thom. weir@farmersedge.ca.

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The modern, over-the-road grain hauler or cattle hauler has become an electrical grid unto itself. The truckâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s total dependence on clean, stable electricity increases with each new model year. Electricity has replaced belts to dr ive most compressors and pumps. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s essential for the ECUs (engine control units), fuel injection, air conditioning, power steering, navigation, display screens, actuators and many other functional devices. All those computers demand clean electricity. The slightest electrical bump through a sensor can trigger a ripple in the truck that might feel like an earthquake. When a computer stops computing, it sometimes means the rig shuts down. Electrification is increasing across all motorized industries, according to Roy Karam of Karam Alternator Starter in Saskatoon. Karam started his business in 1984, and services electrical systems on highway and off-road vehicles. He says the output of alternators is gradually creeping upward to keep pace with the growing electrical demand. But output is only half the equation. The power has to remain stable. In addition to the necessities, electricity powers a long list of conveniences such as power windows, heated steering wheels, power seats with both heating and air conditioning, heated windscreens and communications devices. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no arguing with the logic of electrifying the truck. In a conventional system, the ancillary belts, bearings and shafts keep turning even when the pump or compressor isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t working. That wastes energy and increases maintenance costs. Electric drive eliminates the waste by permitting shafts to spin only when the machine is activated, and only at the r.p.m. thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needed. Electricity allows precise tuning of all such devices. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The manufacturers are doing a lot of different things to eliminate load dump. The rate of charge

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comes on gradually instead of all at once. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s controlled so the charge might come up over a 10-second span, for instance,â&#x20AC;? says Karam, adding that a conventional voltage regulator is a simple on-off switch that can damage todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s electrical systems. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fine-tuning the charging system is a challenge for electrical engineers. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re working with a number of variables. They compensate for operating conditions, temperature and electrical demand to make the system as efficient as possible.â&#x20AC;? Karam says one recent technological upgrade is simple â&#x20AC;&#x201D; battery location. Engineers compensate for battery temperature, depending on where itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s located in the vehicle. Demand on the battery is also a consideration. When the full 14V isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t required, the alternator can cut back, saving fuel and wear on the bearings. To reduce the length of serpentine belts, truck manufacturers are bringing belt driven components such as alternators closer to the engine block. Things like battery location and the length of serpentine belts are typical of the gradual changes in truck electrics. He says there are no giant breakthroughs. The Denso hairpin winding is another example of the gradual step-by-step evolution of alternators, in response to demand for

better charging systems. The Denso hairpin stator technology delivers more power with less weight and size. Their hairpin alternator is 75 to 80 percent more efficient in testing compared to 50 percent efficiency for S-wound designs. Where conventional S-wound stators use round wires, the hairpin uses custom-fabricated square wire in the 96-slot stator. Square wire eliminates gaps that contribute to dead spots in the alternator rotor-stator interface. The typical round wire stator has 36 slots with a lot of air gaps between the wires. The hairpin stator has 96 slots and no air gaps. This increases the copper-to-steel contact area. More surface contact area means more electricity with less heat. It produces more power at lower r.p.m. so it lasts longer. While the advanced electronics and electrical-charging systems make for more efficient and more driver-friendly trucks, the downside is the difficulty in doing your own repairs. Without access to the correct testing equipment and codes, do-it-yourself troubleshooting and DIY repair are nearly impossible. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no longer such a thing as inserting a penny to replace a blown fuse. For one thing, there are no fuses. For another, there are no pennies. ron.lyseng@producer.com

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New alternative alternators pack a punch There are choices when it comes to alternators for heavy duty applications like trucks BY RON LYSENG WINNIPEG BUREAU

While some truck manufacturers are meeting the increased electrical demand with dual alternators, others are turning to big single units, such as the new 24V, 250amp IdlePro Extreme from Prestolite or the 40 SI series from Delco Remy. The new alternators are engineered to meet the new challenges inherent in today’s trucks. The IdlePro has auxiliary draft cooling design prevents high temperature damage and controls front bearing temperature. The eCoated housing prevents corrosion. The isolated ground technology eliminates stray voltage and protects engines from electrolytic damage. They operate at 76 percent efficiency, producing 90 percent or more of the rated maximum output at engine idle speed. Introduced Jan. 31, IdlePro Extreme is termed a heavy-duty replacement alternator, designed for extreme conditions. This is a brushless design intended to increase vehicle uptime and ensure long-lasting battery life, according to Prestolite marketing

director Jonathan Smith. “Like our 12v alternators in the series, this latest entry offers industr y-best output at low engine speeds, which is critical for vehicles that spend most of their working lives operating at a low r.p.m. range and powering a high number of electrical draws,” says Smith. It has dual cable terminals for the installer’s convenience. The company’s designs include the former Leece-Neville and the Motorola lines. Delco’s 40 SI is another brushless replacement that can add significantly to output and stability. Rated from 240 to 320 amps, the company says the units are more fuel efficient that OEM units these can replace. Delco says the units can also improve batter recharge times by up to 50 percent by using a secondary wire from battery to alternator. It continually senses the actual battery voltage and will increase charging voltage to 14 volts immediately if it drops. These units aren’t light, at more than 30 pounds. They typically have three-year warranties and are designed for long hours of operation. ron.lyseng@producer.com

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A global grain glut and competition from producers such as Russia and Ukraine have weighed on French wheat prices since 2013. In addition, bad weather last year caused the lowest French harvest in 30 years. “Never before has such a difficult situation lasted so long,” said AGPB chair Philippe Pinta, adding that 40 percent of French grain growers had lost money last year. “What we can act on to regain competitiveness are costs,” he said. “In the medium term, our objective is to be competitive at a wheat selling price of 140 euros ($214) per tonne, which would still give farmers an income.” But he said this could take 10 y e a r s b e c a u s e s av i n g s w e re required in many areas. French growers currently produce wheat at around 175 euros ($265) a tonne, but have been selling at around 130-135 euros, Pinta said. Logistics will be one of the main ways to improve French wheat’s competitiveness, he said. He urged the government to improve rail freight, which was cheaper than the roads, and said better transport could knock five to 10 euros off the price of a tonne of wheat. He also asked for lower taxes, after agriculture minister Stephane Travert this week announced a review of farm taxation.

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EU set to launch subsidy inquiry into biodiesel BRUSSELS, Belgium (Reuters) — The European Commission plans to launch an investigation into whether Argentine producers exporting biodiesel to the bloc are benefiting from unfair subsidies people familiar with the case said. The commission, which oversees trade policy across the 28-nation bloc, was expected to launch the investigation in response to a complaint from the European Biodiesel Board. The commission declined to comment. The new investigation would offer another channel for imposing tariffs on imported biodiesel as Argentina and Indonesia, both major producers, have mounted successful challenges to EU antidumping duties, which were set for five years in 2013. The General Court of the European Union, the second-highest EU court, delivered a series of rulings in September 2016 to annul those duties. The EU initially appealed the ruling, but decided o n Ja n . 2 9 t o w i t h d r a w t h a t appeal. Argentina also won a case against the EU anti-dumping duties on its biodiesel filed to the World Trade Organization, as did

WTO rules against EU on anti-dumping duty on biofuel BRUSSELS, Belgium (Reuters) — The World Trade Organization has ruled in favour of several challenges by Indonesia to anti-dumping duties imposed on its biodiesel exports to the European Union, saying the measures needed to be changed. The ruling is the latest in a series of legal challenges to duties the EU set in 2013 on biodiesel impor ts from Indonesia and Argentina. A WTO panel on the case, brought by Indonesia in 2014, said in a ruling made public on Jan. 25 that the EU needed to bring its measures into conformity with WTO agreements. Argentina has already secured a WTO ruling criticizing the way the EU set anti-dumping duties. This prompted the EU to cut duties to between 4.5 and 8.1 percent from initial rates of 22 to 25.7 percent. The rates for Indonesia remain those set in 2013, between 8.8 and 20.5 percent. The General Court of the European Union, the second-highest EU court, also delivered a series of rulings in September 2016 to annul each set of duties in their present form. The EU decided recently to w i t h d raw a p l a n n e d a p p e a l , although the actual withdrawal could take some time, allowing the EU to determine how to proceed.

Indonesia recently. The European Commission subsequently cut the anti-dumping duties for Argentinean biodiesel last year to between 4.5 and 8.1 percent from initial rates of 22 to 25.7 percent. The rates for Indonesia remain those set in 2013, between 8.8 and 20.5 percent. The European Union’s case was based on export duties both countries impose on the raw material, soybeans in the case of Argentina and palm oil for Indonesia. The EU view was that this g av e a n u n f a i r a d v a n t a g e t o biodiesel producers there, allow-

ing them to dump product at unfairly low prices. Argentina and Indonesia called the anti-dumping duties protectionist. The European Commission did start an investigation in 2012 into alleged subsidies in the sector for both Argentina and Indonesia, but terminated it in 2013 after the EBB withdrew its complaint. The termination came on the same day as the announcement that the EU would be imposing definitive anti-dumping duties on imports.

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Vet not always needed for difficult calving Experts offer advice on what producers should know if they decide to tackle difficult calving situations on their own BY BARBARA DUCKWORTH CALGARY BUREAU

ABOVE: Calves were arriving every couple hours at Shiloh Cattle Co. in the middle of January. RIGHT: Veterinarian Gordon Krebs of the Didsbury Veterinary Clinic demonstrates how to use a calf puller when a cow is having difficulty delivering. BELOW: A newborn calf born an hour earlier is up and nursing to get that valuable drink of colostrum to give it a good start in life. The calf was born unassisted to a heifer. | BARBARA DUCKWORTH PHOTOS

ACME, Alta. — Calling a veterinarian for assistance during a difficult calving is a wise move but there are things producers can often do on their own. During a women’s calving clinic in Acme, Alta., veterinarian Gordon Krebs of Didsbury Veterinary Services explained some of the equipment and techniques. Krebs has also instructed at the University of Calgary faculty of veterinary medicine where he helped develop simulators to teach students calving techniques, such has how to handle dystocia. Calving facilities should be clean and dry. Calves born in wet conditions are more susceptible to naval and other infections. Krebs recommends producers have a proper maternity pen with a side opening at the top and bottom. The cow can be examined in a chute that is not a maternity pen but they may need to lie down and this cannot be done in a fixed chute. He recommended that all producers have a calf puller, chains and a head snare. Inappropriate use of obstetric equipment can cause broken ribs, fractured legs, broken jaws or pulmonary or myocardial injuries. Prolonged difficulties may cause swollen heads and tongues and difficulty nursing. • A calf jack or calf puller is a good tool, but producers must know how to properly use it. It can provide added force during a difficult delivery to help extract a calf, but should not be used unless the examiner is sure the fetus will fit safely through the cow’s pelvis. “They are awesome to have if you know how to use it, but you need to k n ow h ow t o u s e i t p ro p e r l y because you can hurt a calf or a cow,” Krebs said. • Chains come in 30-inch and 60-inch lengths. Krebs recommends a 60-inch chain. Ropes can be used but they cannot be properly cleaned. The chain should be attached with a loop above the fetlock and a half hitch below the dewclaws. The chain should never be attached to a calf puller without the chain being double looped. • A head snare can be used to pull the head around. It is a metal cable placed behind the calf’s ear and then a metal fitting is placed either in the mouth or under the chain so the head can be straightened. Calving stages Stage one starts when the cervix is starting to dilute and ends with delivery of the water bag. The water bag is CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

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EPDs could provide window into herd’s future BY BARBARA DUCKWORTH CALGARY BUREAU

Bull buyers should view the numbers attached to a herd sire’s pedigree as valuable information about how that animal could reshape their operation. Expected progeny differences (EPD) represent the genetic component of an animal’s phenotype that are expected to be passed on to the next generation. The numbers can be valuable for producers looking to improve calving ease, increase calf weights or incorporate other important economic traits in their herds, said geneticists Alison Van Eenennaam and Matt Spangler. “EPDs are the best estimate we have of how a bull’s or cow’s future progeny will perform, on average, compared to another bull or cow, or the breed average of a given trait,” Van Eenennaam said during a Jan. 18 webinar sponsored by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. She is a genetics extension specialist with the University of California, Davis. An animal’s own performance is combined and properly weighted — along with the performance of relatives like progeny, parents, grandparents, full and half siblings and all genetic relationships — to generate an EPD. EPDs cover classes of traits that

deal with information like weights, calving ease, maternal characteristics, carcass quality, stay ability (how long it will remain in the herd), docility and maintenance. Numbers are associated with each of the traits. For example, if a bull has a 10 for calving ease compared to a bull with a six, the higher number means there will be more unassisted births. Sometimes people focus on the birthweight number but that is not correct, said Van Eenennaam. “The important trait is whether or not the calving proceeds unassisted. While birthweight is an indicator of calving ease, it really doesn’t tell the whole story. Calving ease is really the relevant economic trait,” she said. Trait selection is nuanced depending on genetics, environment and breeding goals. A bigger EPD number is not always better. It depends on the trait and the needs of the ranch. A producer may not want more milk production or taller cattle because of individual ranch conditions. An animal’s numbers can change over time. “As a sire begins to have a lot of offspring, we actually learn about the genetic merit of that sire,” said Spangler, the extension beef genetics specialist at the University of Nebraska.

EXAMPLES OF ABNORMAL CALF PRESENTATION During a normal birth, the calf presents head first with its two front feet and head creating a wedge to assist in opening the birth canal. These diagrams show abnormal birthing positions. A calf that presents like this is likely to need assistance calving.

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» CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE filled with a large volume of watery fluid with low viscosity. The amniotic sac has less fluid but is more viscous and works as a lubricant. A cow getting ready to calve becomes restless, rises up and lies down, kicks at its belly, the tail head is up or goes off alone. “If the water bag is not there after six hours, you need to do something,” Krebs said. It may not yet be time to call the vet, but the cow needs to be examined internally. In s t a g e t w o, t h e w at e r b a g appears and ruptures. Active labour can start so the calf is delivered within two hours. “If it is longer than two hours, you have got a problem,” he said. Stage three is delivery of the calf. Delivery of the placenta could take 24 hours or more. If the placenta is hanging out, do not pull it out. After any dystocia problem, in which the shoulders have difficulty clearing after the

calf’s head has emerged, the cow may not properly clean out. The cow can be given oxytocin to make the uterus contract and help pass the placenta. “If they do not clean out after a week, phone your veterinarian,” he said. When a producer phones a vet, the practitioner wants to know presentation, that is if the calf is frontward (anterior), backward (posterior) or breech. When sorting out front from back feet, remember the first joint in the leg is bent in the same direction as the second joint in the front feet. For the back feet, the first joint bends one way and further up the hock bends the other way. Most calves are born in the anterior position. When it is time to assist the cow, Krebs said producers should never touch the calf puller until they can meet the rule of three. Both shoulders and the head of the calf (the three things) must be delivered into the pelvis by hand before they touch the calf jack.

“There is a fair degree of potential change associated in low accuracy young bulls. You may be unfairly penalizing a bull that really may be suited to a production system,” he said. “As a sire begins to have a lot of offspring, we actually learn about the genetic merit of that sire.” The correlation between traits should also be considered. Growth and feed intake records have a genetic correlation, for instance. “Many traits have at least some genetic correlation between them. Think about the relationship between early growth rates and their relationship to yearling weights,” he said. Economically relevant traits are those that are directly associated with either a cost or a source of revenue. A high weaning weight is a source of revenue but it is also a source of cost. Cows with greater genetic potential for lactation to feed a big calf also eat more even when they are dry. “Caution should be used when choosing bulls to produce daughters, particularly in limited feed environments,” he said. “The cows that were more conservative in their lactation were more economically efficient,” he said. Accuracy in these statistics is important. Bulls with higher EPD accuracy will

If the shoulders and head can be engaged into the pelvis by hand, then the calf puller can be used. Work with the cow’s contractions when using the puller. If mechanical assistance is used incorrectly, the fetal hips may be too large and hip lock could result. Common problems in the anterior position may occur when a leg is turned back or the head is turned to one side. A head snare may be used to put the head in the correct position. If the calf is backward, the rule of three means the tail and both stifle joints must be in the cow’s pelvis when felt by hand. When the calf is born and needs help breathing, do not hang it over a gate to push out water. It may have water in the back of its throat or swallowed amniotic fluid. “Imagine yourself trying to hang upside and taking your first breath. The easiest position for a calf to breathe in is called dog sitting,” he said. The calf is placed on its chest with its back legs up along its side. It may have some mucus in its nose. Rub the chest and neck vigorously to get it breathing. Do not throw cold water on it. The cow may have some aftercalving problems. A prolapsed uterus occurs the same day as the calf was born. It is an emergency. Do not bring the cow to the clinic; call the vet to the farm. Try and restrain the cow so the vet can put the uterus back in place. The cow can get pregnant again and will not likely prolapse again. A prolapsed vagina cannot be fixed and the cow should be culled. Krebs also recommends checking bovine dystocia online, where full demonstrations of calving difficulties may be viewed on YouTube. barbara.duckworth@producer.com

have more uniform groups of calves. “Accuracy is not the same thing as precision. Accuracy of a bull’s EPD does not tell us anything about how uniform his offspring group is going to be. Accuracy gives us a measure of how closely related the EPDs or prediction or prediction of their genetic merit is to their true progeny difference,” he said. When a mating is carried out, the bull passes on a random half of his genetics to the next generation. There are differences in what offspring receives and that creates variation in the progeny.

Animals may be flush mates and would be assumed to be the same but genotyping can show a difference in traits. The bull may pass on unfavourable traits to one calf but the next one may receive desirable qualities. That creates differences in the offspring. “If all offspring were the same, we wouldn’t be able to make any kind of genetic change,” he said. Genetic fact sheets for cattle breeders may be viewed at ebeef.org/ barbara.duckworth@producer.com

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Cow condition key element to calving Poor nutrition, reproductive tract infections and bull performance can be linked to conception failure BY BARBARA DUCKWORTH CALGARY BUREAU

A cowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s overall condition affects its ability to become pregnant and deliver a healthy calf. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The bottom line is we need to get our cows cycling at the start of the breeding season and we need to ensure we get those conception rates to achieve herd fertility,â&#x20AC;? said Cheryl Waldner of the Western College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan. Problems and recommendations for better herd reproduction were presented in a recent Beef Cattle Research Council webinar. Field research examined 64,000 records from 90 western Canadian cow herds between 2014-16. It showed about six percent of cows did not get pregnant. Average herds also reported that 8.5 percent of heifers were open with a range from zero to 24 percent of young females failing to conceive. This failure can be linked to factors such as poor nutrition, reproductive tract infections and bull performance. As well, the decision among many producers to calve later in the season has shown to lead to decreases in pregnancy rates. Researchers have seen lower open rates in cows bred in May and June compared to herds that breed earlier in April or in July or later.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The difference is not huge but it is significant and it is something we need to think about,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are maybe pushing our cows harder, asking them to get pregnant in the summer grazing season,â&#x20AC;? she said. Stillbirths, including those that died within 24 hours of life were lower for cows bred in June, July and August compared to cows bred earlier. Abortion rates are very low. â&#x20AC;&#x153; T h e re w a s n o a s s o c i a t i o n between start of breeding season and risk of abortion. The abortions are low and not seasonally dependent,â&#x20AC;? she said. However, the loss of a fetus could be due to something like bovine viral diarrhea. Nutrition and body condition has a major impact on reproduction. Current surveillance data from last year is still being analyzed but producers are questioning whether the 2017 drought could impact this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s calf crop. Data from the last severe drought in 2001-02 showed herds in the hardest hit areas were likely to have more stillborn calves. Body condition scores were considered but researchers also speculated vitamin A deficiency may have been responsible for more dead calves at that time. Body condition score is the bottom line for assessing nutrition in cow herds.

Studies have found that vaccinated cows get pregnant a week faster than unvaccinated ones. | FILE PHOTO The Canadian system for ranking weight and frame ranges from one to five. The western Canadian study of about 30,000 cows shows cows range from two to four. Three is optimal. Thinner cows are more likely to be open at pregnancy checking time. Thin cows struggle to rebreed compared to the average to heavier females. Thin ones are more likely to abort. First- and second-calf heifers and those older than 10 years were often thinner.

While a cow with a score of 3.5 is often considered to be on the heavy side, it is more likely to be pregnant than a three. The heavyweight cows scoring a four or 4.5 did not show a decline in pregnancy rates. Cows that were 3.5 and beyond were more likely to have a hard calving but they were not likely going to lose the calf. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The ones we have got to pay attention to are these thinner cows that were twos or less. They were much more likely to have a hard calving than these cows that were a little bit heavier,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cows that were thin in prebreeding or pre-calving were still more likely to be thin at pregnancy testing. They donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t always recover as nicely as we would like them to,â&#x20AC;? she said. The importance of trace minerals like copper must also be appreciated. This deficiency is common in Western Canada. The most deficient regions seem to be eastern Saskatchewan and western Manitoba. Pregnancy rates and lower serum copper levels have been associated

with higher open rates in cows younger than 10 years. In 2014, blood tests on mature pregnant cows showed 43 percent were copper deficient. Further tests in 2016 on young cows found 24 percent of those were deficient and 85 percent of herds had one or more copper deficient young females. If the trace mineral molybdenum is present in the region, its ingestion can tie up copper. About 13 percent of cows in the survey had higher than recommended levels of molybdenum. They probably picked it up from feed and soil. Sulfate and iron also tie up copper. For supplementation purposes, there are different types of copper. Chelated minerals are bound to something organic that improves absorption of the mineral. They are more expensive but for those having serious problems with low copper, or high sulfate or iron in the water or molybdenum in the soil, chelated minerals can be useful said Waldner. barbara.duckworth@producer.com

Infections can drag down herd pregnancy rates BY BARBARA DUCKWORTH CALGARY BUREAU

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Infectious disease can cause reproductive losses in a cow herd. Vaccination for bovine viral diarrhea, vibrio or IBR can help and producers should consult with a veterinarian to decide on the best approach for their region. Studies show vaccination works and is widely used in Western Canada, said Cheryl Waldner of the Western College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There was pretty good protection for differences in pregnancy but it does not cover all reproductive losses,â&#x20AC;? she said during a recent webinar from the Beef Cattle Research Council. BVD is one of the most common problems. Although the prevalence of the disease is not exactly known, earlier work in 2002 estimated nine percent of herds had a persistently infected animal. Persistently infected animals cannot be cured and can infect others. There are good vaccines on the market and many producers use them. Modified live vaccines are most commonly used and field studies regularly monitor cattle to see if they make a difference. Cows in community pastures are at the highest risk for picking up the disease. In field conditions, a cow-calf study showed vaccinated cows got pregnant a week faster than those that are not vaccinated. Unvaccinated cows on community pastures were three times more likely to be open and two times more likely to abort. If BVD is suspected, consider target testing abortions, stillbirths and calf losses due to sickness or an abnormality.

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Leptosporosis is a bacterium responsible for infertility and abortion. It can come from cattle, rodents and wildlife. Waldner recommends talking over a course of action with a local veterinarian to learn if it is a problem and what vaccination might be used. Neospora causes abortions in cattle but it does not appear often. There is no vaccine and there are limited control options. It is a parasite and may be carried by coyotes, foxes and sometimes domestic dogs. Once a cow aborts, there is a chance it could abort again but that risk is small, said Waldner. Bulls should be tested for semen quality and infectious disease. Studies show about 60 percent of producers have their vets carry out breeding soundness exams on at least some bulls. If they pass the soundness exam, the chances of transmitting the venereal diseases trichomoniasis and vibrio should be considered. Both cause early embryonic death or abortions. Trichomoniasis is a parasite carried by the bull and passed on to the cow during breeding. Tests are available but may need to be repeated for the most accurate results. barbara.duckworth@producer.com

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ROY LEWIS, DVM

f producers can prevent or significantly reduce diseases in newborn calves, they can decrease mortality and improve overall herd production. When producers are pairing up or moving the newborn and its mother, they will often get a chance to look after some necessary management. For most operations, that involves newborn calves three days old or younger. Many producers provide an RFID tag and a dangle tag at this time. Some reference can be given to the cow’s number on the calf ’s tag to facilitate pairing up. Other producers tag the calf with the same number as the cow and give them their unique number

when they enter the herd. Injectable vitamins are seldom give to calves anymore. Whether to supplement with added nutrition depends on feed quality and with drought conditions in many parts of the country, so the need for nutritional supplements will likely vary region by region. A retained placenta incidence is often a good sign of nutrition status. If you are seeing retained placentas after the births of regular, single calves, you should check the herd’s nutrition. Intranasal vaccines have taken the place of many parenteral vaccines in very young calves. They are easy to give, painless and promote protection against respiratory pathogens. Vaccines given in the first few months of age can be especially helpful in cases of pneumonia. To treat calves with bacterial pneumonia the vaccine called Once PMH IN is available. The vaccine Inforce can treat the main viral causes of pneumonia. A few straight IBR PI3 intranasal vaccines are also available. Talk to a veterinarian if your herd has respi-

Creep feeding not just useful in dry years The practice can also increase growth rates BY ROBERT ARNASON BRANDON BUREAU

With dry soil conditions the norm right now in Western Canada, creep-feeding calves might be a necessity for many ranchers this spring and summer. Beef producers use creep feeders to supplement the diet of nursing calves when cows’ milk production is slowing down and the growing calves need additional nutrients in their diet. Inadequate or poor quality forage can retard milk production, especially in dry years when pasture growth is stunted. If spring rain delivers 50 to 75 millimetres of water, it could recharge the soil and spur pasture growth in many regions on the Prairies. However, pastures may take longer to recover in areas where the drought is the most severe, such as south-central Saskatchewan. “There’s a lot of forage and pasture in that region. That won’t recover real quick, even with a lot of rain next spring. You need that fall rain to recover the root systems of those plants,” said Trevor Hadwen, agro-climate specialist with Agriculture Canada in Regina. “The more severe the drought, the less quickly it can recover.” Creep feeding calves with a dry grain mix usually occurs in dry years, when there is a lack of forage around. However, the feeders can be used for other reasons and in other scenarios. Tom Hamilton, a former Ontario agriculture ministry beef specialist who died in 2017, had said that creep feeders: • increase the growth rate of nursing calves • reduce weaning stress on calves • help young and thin cows enter

the post-nursing period in better health There is also the benefit to the pasture because the availability of creep feed can help with pasture growth. “It is an option to bring grazing pressure down on a pasture that could use some rest,” said Murray Feist, ruminant nutrition specialist with Saskatchewan Agriculture. Feist said most producers have creep feeders, for use in dry years, but it’s hard to say how often they are used. “(It) depends on the producer really, as it is an extra chore.” There is also the key question of cost: does the cost of creep feeding make economic sense? Producers need to pencil out the variables, cost of the creep ration, expected price for calves and the conversion rate of creep feed to additional gain to calculate the return on investment. Rainfall and pasture condition must also be considered, Feist said. “If a producer can source a creep supplement at a price that benefits weight gain and price of calf at time of sale, then yes, (use a creep feeder),” he said. “If in a drought, then creep can provide pasture relief, and a combination of the two. And thirdly … if feed grain market prices are affordable and calf prices are strong, producers may choose to creep even if pasture pressure isn’t the main driver. Alberta Agriculture has developed a creep feeding calculator to help ranchers work through all the variables. It can be found at www.agric.gov. ab.ca/app19/calc/livestock/ creepsheet.jsp. robert.arnason@producer.com

Working with newborn calves is a good time to look after necessary management procedures. | FILE PHOTO ratory issues. A proper vaccine program could lead to fewer sick calves and less antibiotic use. As well, a sick calf earlier in life is much lighter at weaning time. Polled bulls have almost eliminated the use of paste at birth to dehorn but if dehorning is necessary, it can be a real stress on young calves. Some producers are using N S A I D s ( n o n s t e ro i d a l a nt i inflammatory drugs) to help alleviate pain during procedures such as paste dehorning, castration and sometimes ear tagging. Pain products are available for injection, to be given orally or in new pour-on formulations. Tagging in most herds involves the two tags with the Canadian Cattle

Identification Agency allowing for age verification. Tag retention of the CCIA tags has improved. There is no better time than in the first couple days of a calf’s life to tag it. Breakaway taggers are now available so ears are not ripped when tagging. Place the tag between the ridges in the middle of the ear. Most producers no longer use navel preparations on the calf after birth. Good hygiene practices in the calving area and good colostrum consumption go a long way to preventing navel infections. Calves born backward or via caesarian where navels are broken off short may need treatments such as flushing and antibiotics. Some producers that cycle calf births through a warm barn are more prone to navel infec-

tions. These producers can use metaphylactic antibiotics at birth. In problem herds, this can cut down the infection rates. These antibiotics will all require prescriptions that will need to be purchased from a veterinarian after December 2018. That may be a good time to discuss whether you need antibiotics or whether hygiene be improved in the calving area. Calves may also be prescribed an oral treatment for coccidiosis or cryptosporidiosis. With young calves being subjected to many procedures, including ringing castration, it pays to have a kit to organize everything to take with you. I have seen some that hang on fences and others that are carried around like tool kits. These kits help keep you organized so procedures are not missed. It helps to establish a routine. Only rehydrate the amount of vaccine you plan to administer in the next hour. Have a close look at other things the calf may need while you are handling it. A little intervention early may avert a major problem down the road. Above all else, try to monitor the calf for sucking to make sure it gets adequate colostrum. If in any doubt, or with twins or calves born to poor uddered cows, give a good quality colostrum replacer like Head Start. Roy Lewis works as a technical services veterinarian part time with Merck Animal Health in Alberta.

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IN BRIEF BUNGE BUYS CORN FLOUR MILLS CHICAGO, Ill. (Reuters) — U.S. grain merchant Bunge Ltd. has bought two corn flour mills to expand its food and ingredients business. The move comes after a bid to take over Bunge by rival Archer Daniels Midland Co. that would consolidate the agribusiness sector. Bunge’s North American arm acquired the mills in Iowa and Texas through a deal for Minsa Corp., the U.S. unit of Mexican corn miller Grupo Minsa SAB de CV that Bunge said was valued at US$75 million. Acquiring Minsa’s mills is “an i m p o r t a nt s t rat e g i c s t e p” t o strengthen Bunge’s food and ingredients business, Todd Bastean, president Bunge North America, said in a statement.

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The Moen and Pederson families have been farming in the area around Cabri, Sask., for more than 100 years. During that time, the two families have developed a bond — people who can be counted on to work together and lend a hand when it’s needed. Based on that, it probably didn’t come as a complete surprise when entrepreneurs Shawn Moen and Garrett Pederson decided to take their family connection in another direction. Moen and Pederson are cofounders and executives at Nine Mile Legacy Brewing Company, a craft brewery located in downtown Saskatoon. The two chose the company name to pay tribute to their families’ mutual history in the Cabri area. The Moen and Pederson families homesteaded nine miles apart and have always maintained close ties, even back in the early 1900s when nine miles was

a long way to travel by horse and wagon. “Everybody’s got neighbours in this province … and you choose to work with your best neighbours — the people you can rely on if you’ve got a sick dog or if you need an extra set of hands to move a bin into place or what have you,” said Moen. “That’s really the backbone of Nine Mile Legacy Brewing,” he added. “We’re continuing a 100year partnership and we’re trying to perpetuate those kind of small town values in the Saskatchewan brewing industry.” Nine Mile Legacy is one of a handful of craft brewers that have set up shop in Saskatchewan over the past few years. Moen, formerly a lawyer, and Pederson, formerly a lab manager, traded in stable careers with guaranteed incomes to join a fledgling industry with largely unknown potential. It was a huge leap of faith, Moen acknowledged. But it was also an appealing venture whose allure eventually proved too strong to ignore.

“We started home brewing together … over a decade ago and we just really fell in love with making beer,” said Moen during a recent interview in Nine Mile’s 20th Street tap room. “The first batch we made was drinkable — we had a few that weren’t, as well — but it was enough to hook us and make us think we could do something with this.” In 2013, the two business partners decided to take the plunge. They quit their jobs and decided to gain some practical experience in the micro-brewing industry. Moen travelled to New Zealand where he took a variety of positions with a pair of craft breweries in that country. Pederson followed a similar path, taking a job with Townsite Brewing in Powell River, B.C. “Essentially, what we were doing was pursuing a homemade MBA,” said Moen. “We were doing everything from soup to nuts in a brewery… cleaning, delivering, working in a tap room, bottling and brewing. We came back to Saskatoon in

2014 and decided to start our brewery at that point.” According to Moen, the learning curve for a start-up brewery can be steep. But with three years behind them, Nine Mile Legacy is gaining momentum, thanks largely to its reputation for brewing highquality, small-batch beers with local ingredients. “Because we started small, I think we became known for a really well-made var iety of beers,” Moen said. “I think we brewed about 550 batches in that first year and a half, which is an obscene number compared to the rest of the industry … . “Because we were so small, we had to keep brewing constantly, so that resulted in us brewing about 55 different styles of beers in our first 18 months or so.” Since then, Nine Mile has expanded its capacity with the addition of new brewing equipment. In its Saskatoon tap room, there CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

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he wild Bitcoin ride continues but is it taxable? The short answer to the taxation question is yes, and in several different ways, but essentially Canada treats Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as a commodity and not a government-issued currency. Its use is considered a barter transaction and is taxed accordingly. Transactions using a cryptocurrency are also subject to HST/ GST and holding them overseas also brings foreign investment rules into play However, before we get into taxation proper, which we will cover in our next article, it might be useful to get a better understanding of the nature of Bitcoins. The wild fluctuations in the value of Bitcoins may appear baffling.

The coins are called a cryptocurrency because they exist only in digital form. They are not backed by any government, bank or other currency, which probably irritates all of them. Investing in keystrokes on a computer might seem foolish. Indeed, one of the richest men in the world, Warren Buffet, has warned that this is a speculative bubble, driven more by emotion than logic and will surely come crashing down. In 2012, you could get a Bitcoin for under $10 and at the beginning of 2017 they sold for about $1,000. Reaching a peak of almost $20,000 per Bitcoin in late December 2017, the market valuation of Bitcoin reached over US$275 billion. As remarkable as that amount seems, compared with the market value of

money supply of US$13.6 trillion (using the M2 measure), it places the size of the market in relative perspective. To set the record straight, however, the currency issued by Canada, and the US $13.6 trillion referred to above, is only backed by approximately 10 percent in reserves and the rest of the value is really only a digital record like Bitcoin. But it is tracked, backed, traced and monitored by governments and a worldwide community of interconnected banks to prevent fraud, forgery, money laundering and misuse for illegal and underworld activities. There will only ever be 21 million Bitcoins in play, compared with potentially an unlimited supply of government currency and it may explain why this less liquid invest-

ment is driven more by a desire to get on board before it continues going up. But the truth is, what goes up may also come down in dramatic fashion … and yes, may go up again. Although Bitcoins are getting most of the attention, there are some 900 different cryptocurrencies out there. Bitcoins are simply a string of digital characters recorded on a giant, secure (so far) digital ledger. This ledger tracks your purchases, trades, sales of Bitcoin and transfers to someone else through the purchase of regular currency, other cryptocurrencies or goods and services. Initially the criticism of Bitcoin (and valued by some) was it could be used for illegal purposes (mostly drug trafficking) because it

couldn’t be tracked. It now is being forced to come into the mainstream and comply with international anti-money laundering regulations and the taxation codes of various countries including Canada and the United States. One appeal of Bitcoin is that the price is not controlled by large financial institutions such as banks, insurance companies, large investment pools and mutual funds. They frequently use program or computer-generated trading that affect stock market prices, effectively leaving the individual investor on the sidelines.

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» CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE are 10 different brews on offer, ranging from Belgian blondes and English mild ales to Australianstyle IPAs and brown porters. “As far as our brewing process is concerned, we have a fairly small brew house,” said Pederson, who oversees that company’s brewing operations. “We make about 600 litres at a time, which is about half the capacity of most other micro-breweries in the province.” “We always like to keep a variety of beers on tap,” he added. “Our goal is to make sure we have something that appeals to everyone.” About 90 percent of the barley used by Nine Mile is grown and malted in Saskatchewan. Moen and Pederson agreed there are easier ways to make a living than opening a micro-brewery in Saskatchewan. But their investments are driven by the belief that Saskatchewan consumers are eager to support home-grown companies. “The reality with Saskatchewan is that it’s still a craft-brewing jurisdiction in the making,” said Moen. “We’ve seen a boom in the last two to three years but we’re still pretty far behind other provinces in terms of concentration.” “This is Pilsner country…. We just haven’t had a craft beer industry to any great extent over the years so people here just didn’t know about it. “But I think there’s lots of potential … and there’s very few ways to add value to agricultural products that are as fun as craft brewing.” brian.cross@producer.com

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Steers 600-700 lb. (average $/cwt)

Grade A

Alberta

Live Jan 26-Feb 1

Previous Jan 19-Jan 25

Year ago

Rail Jan 19-Jan 25

n/a 135.30-146.46

163.00-163.50 121.74-148.29

156.17 144.45

271.00-272.50 247.00-253.00

271.75-273.00 250.00-254.00

Heifers Alta. n/a n/a Ont. 125.89-147.26 124.80-145.54 *Live f.o.b. feedlot, rail f.o.b. plant.

161.85 145.12

268.50-274.50 125.89-147.26

269.00-276.50 249.00-254.00 Canfax

Steers Alta. Ont.

$220 $215 $210 $205 $200 12/29 1/5

GRAINS

1/12 1/19 1/26

2/2

Previous Jan 26-Feb 1

Feeder Cattle ($/cwt)

$220 $210 $200 2/2

Manitoba $230 $220 $210 $200 $190 12/29 1/5

1/12 1/19 1/26

2/2

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

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

Cattle Slaughter Fed. inspections only Canada U.S. To date 2017 198,482 2,357,688 To date 2018 185,413 2,304,253 % Change 18/17 +7.0 +2.3

Man.

Alta.

B.C.

153-178 169-183 175-202 195-224 215-247 230-257

169-175 164-183 175-202 195-225 213-235 220-251

169-179 171-185 175-195 190-217 204-235 220-262

no sales no sales 178-195 191-210 210-225 no sales

154-175 158-177 168-195 178-207 193-224 189-221

155-170 158-176 168-186 182-208 190-219 200-224

155-170 155-180 165-191 180-207 190-218 195-220

150-171 166-179 184-191 170-201 197-212 no sales Canfax

Chicago Futures ($US/cwt)

Average Carcass Weight

$205 $200 $195 $190 1/12 1/19 1/26

2/2

Saskatchewan

Canfax Steers Heifers Cows Bulls

Jan 27/18 913 840 734 982

$205

$195 $190 1/12 1/19 1/26

2/2

Manitoba $220

YTD 18 912 831 735 966

Slaughter cattle (35-65% choice) National Kansas Nebraska Nebraska (dressed)

Steers 125.85 125.90 124.50 n/a

YTD 17 918 823 725 1,027

Heifers 126.00 126.00 n/a n/a

Feeders No. 1 (800-900 lb) Steers South Dakota 137.75-156.00 Billings 144.50-148.50 Dodge City 143.00

$210 $200 $190 $180 12/29 1/5

Jan 28/17 920 828 744 1,043

U.S. Cash cattle ($US/cwt)

$200

$185 12/29 1/5

1/12 1/19 1/26

$240 $235

$225 12/29 1/8

1/15 1/22 1/29

2/5

Trend steady/+3 steady/weak n/a USDA

2/2

Cattle / Beef Trade

Canadian Beef Production million lb. YTD % change Fed 136.9 +9 Non-fed 32.1 +4 Total beef 169.0 +8 Canfax

Sltr. cattle to U.S. (head) Feeder C&C to U.S. (head) Total beef to U.S. (tonnes) Total beef, all nations (tonnes)

EXCHANGE RATE FEB. 5 $1 Cdn. = $0.8025 U.S. $1 U.S. = $1.2461Cdn.

Sltr. cattle from U.S. (head) Feeder C&C from U.S. (head) Total beef from U.S. (tonnes) Total beef, all nations (tonnes)

$280

Jan 27

Sask.

Alberta

$185 12/29 1/5

$245

#1 Durum 13.0

$230

1/12 1/19 1/26

#1 CWRS 13.5

$230

Saskatchewan

$190 12/29 1/5

Cash Price for SE Sask PDQinfo.ca

Exports % from17/18 19,094 (1) -22.0 3,984 (1) +166.1 259,737 (3) +3.8 351,131 (3) +6.2 Imports % from17/18 n/a (2) n/a 120,039 (2) +395.8 9,779 (4) +2.9 13,739 (4) -12.7

(1) to Jan 20/18 (2) to Nov 30/17 (3) to Nov 30/17 (4) to Jan 27/18

Agriculture Canada

Close Feb 2 Live Cattle Feb 126.85 Apr 126.13 Jun 118.00 Aug 114.98 Oct 116.68 Feeder Cattle Mar 150.93 Apr 151.78 May 151.78 Aug 154.08 Sept 153.93

Close Trend Jan 26

Year ago

$275 $270 $265 $260 12/29 1/8

1/15 1/22 1/29

2/5

#2 Yellow peas $235 $230 $225

124.60 124.63 116.18 113.05 114.25

+2.25 +1.50 +1.82 +1.93 +2.43

116.90 115.63 105.65 101.38 101.33

146.73 147.23 147.05 150.05 150.35

+4.20 +4.55 +4.73 +4.03 +3.58

123.58 123.50 122.38 123.40 121.83

$220 $215 12/29 1/8

1/15 1/22 1/29

2/5

Feb 2 US Choice (US$) 209.60 Jan 19 Cdn AAA (C$) 258.81

Jan 26 Yr. ago 206.77 193.01 Jan 12 Yr. ago 259.03 249.46

Canola (cash -Mar)

Jan 22

Jan 8

Wool sheep 55-69 lb 2.35-2.60 2.25-2.54 70-85 lb 2.21-2.50 2.15-2.45 86-105 lb 1.97-2.31 1.95-2.31 > 106 lb 1.79-1.93 1.79-1.93 Beaver Hill Auction Services Ltd. Jan 29 Jan 22 New lambs 2.90-3.16 2.92-3.20 65-80 lb 2.70-3.08 2.58-3.15 80-95 lb 2.10-2.65 2.35-2.66 > 95 lb 2.05-2.20 2.05-2.24 > 110 lb 1.80-2.11 1.94-2.15 Feeder lambs 2.40-2.70 2.40-2.70 Sheep 1.20-1.40 1.29-1.50 Rams 1.30-1.65 1.30-1.65 Kids 90-150 90-150 Ontario Stockyards Inc. Shipping December Wool lambs <80 lb 1.90 Wool lambs 81-95 lb 1.80 Wool lambs 96-115 lb 1.70 Hair lambs <95 lb 1.70 Sask. Sheep Dev. Bd.

$475 $470

$460 12/29 1/5

U.S. Grain Cash Prices ($US/bu.) 1/12 1/19 1/26

2/2

No. 1 DNS (14%) Montana elevator No. 1 DNS (13%) Montana elevator No. 1 Durum (13%) Montana elevator No. 1 Malt barley Montana elevator No. 2 Feed barley Montana elevator

$-5

$-15 $-20 $-25 12/29 1/5

1/12 1/19 1/26

2/2

Grain Futures Feed Wheat (Lethbridge) $230

Feb 2

Index 100 Hog Price Trends ($/ckg) Alberta $170 $160 $150 $140 $130 12/29 1/5

1/12 1/19 1/26

2/2

(Hams Marketing) Week ending Mar 03-Mar 10 Mar 17-Mar 24 Mar 31-Apr 07 Apr 14-Apr 21 Apr 28-May 05 May 12-May 19 May 26-Jun 02 Jun 09-Jun 16 Jun 23-Jun 30 Jul 07-Jul 14

Maple Leaf Thunder Sig 5 Creek Pork Jan 19 Jan 19 145.58-146.41 149.80-150.50 146.18-149.09 149.04-151.08 153.07-153.11 150.83-152.20 152.96-152.96 154.76-155.12 152.96-157.42 156.50-161.66 164.23-169.69 169.00-171.79 169.36-171.43 170.83-172.70 172.03-176.05 172.66-175.94 180.69-180.80 176.07-176.73 176.15-177.53 175.55-177.11

Export 43,269 (1) 348,477 (2) 1,179,331 (2)

$170

Sltr. hogs to/fm U.S. (head) Total pork to/fm U.S. (tonnes) Total pork, all nations (tonnes)

$160 $150 $140 1/12 1/19 1/26

2/2

(1) to Jan 20/18

(2) to Nov 30/17

To date 2018 To date 2017 % change 18/17

Agriculture Canada

$220 $215 $210 12/29 1/5

1/12 1/19 1/26

2/2

Flax (elevator bid- S’toon) $475 $470 $465 $460 $455 12/29 1/5

1/12 1/19 1/26

$170 $160 $150 1/12 1/19 1/26

2/2

Feb Apr May Jun

Close Feb 2 75.20 73.55 79.33 83.65

Close Jan 26 72.28 73.80 78.88 83.28

Trend +2.92 -0.25 +0.45 +0.37

Year ago 70.33 70.25 74.50 78.40

Barley (cash) $230 $225 $220

1/12 1/19 1/26

2/2

Chicago Nearby Futures ($US/100 bu.)

Corn (Mar) $360

158.70 160.13

Alta. Index 100 Sask. Sig. 5

Man. Index 100 Que. Index 100

167.00 167.43

$345 $340 12/29 1/8

1/15 1/22 1/29

2/5

*incl. wt. premiums

Soybeans (Mar) $1020

% from 17/18 -13.9 -5.7 +3.8

Import n/a 12,020 (3) 13,493 (3)

% from 17/18 n/a +0.6 +1.2

$1000 $980 $960 $940 12/29 1/8

1/15 1/22 1/29

2/5

Agriculture Canada

Oats (Mar)

Close Feb 2 83.70 83.25 71.03 64.75

Jul Aug Oct Dec

Close Jan 26 83.73 83.20 70.25 63.98

Trend -0.03 +0.05 +0.78 +0.77

Year ago 77.88 77.63 67.33 62.53

$300 $280

$240 $220 12/29 1/8

2/5

$630 $620

ELEVATOR SHIPMENTS

Jan 21 308.5 343.4 69.0

-1.30 -2.70 -2.80 -1.70

516.80 524.40 527.60 504.60

Chicago Wheat ($US/bu.) Mar 4.4025 4.4925 May 4.5250 4.6200 Jul 4.6700 4.7450 Sep 4.8125 4.8825

-0.0900 -0.0950 -0.0750 -0.0700

4.2250 4.3550 4.4875 4.6375

Chicago Oats ($US/bu.) Mar 2.6725 2.6950 May 2.6825 2.6250 Jul 2.6975 2.6300

-0.0225 +0.0575 +0.0675

2.6125 2.5125 2.5000

Chicago Soybeans ($US/bu.) Mar 9.6975 9.9150 May 9.8125 10.0275 Jul 9.9125 10.1250 Aug 9.9375 10.1425

-0.2175 -0.2150 -0.2125 -0.2050

10.3600 10.4625 10.5500 10.5275

-0.37 -0.36 -0.35

34.44 34.74 34.99

Chicago Soy Meal ($US/short ton) Mar 327.0 337.4 -10.4 May 331.0 340.8 -9.8 Jul 333.3 343.1 -9.8

332.8 336.5 339.2

Chicago Soy Oil (¢US/lb.) Mar 32.50 32.87 May 32.71 33.07 Jul 32.92 33.27

YTD 6,849.9 11,115.3 4,763.5

Year Ago 7,225.0 11,707.7 4,202.8

Chicago Corn ($US/bu.) Mar 3.5875 3.5875 May 3.6850 3.6700 Jul 3.7425 3.7500 Sep 3.8125 3.8250

0.0000 +0.0150 -0.0075 -0.0125

3.6375 3.7125 3.7825 3.8500

Minneapolis Wheat ($US/bu.) Mar 6.0175 6.1375 May 6.1325 6.2325 Jul 6.2225 6.3125 Sep 6.2525 6.2675

-0.1200 -0.1000 -0.0900 -0.0150

5.5525 5.5400 5.5650 5.5975

Kansas City Wheat ($US/bu.) Mar 4.6175 4.5300 May 4.7650 4.6775 Jul 4.9100 4.8400 Sep 5.0600 5.0000

+0.0875 +0.0875 +0.0700 +0.0600

4.3575 4.4875 4.6100 -

Canadian Exports & Crush 1/15 1/22 1/29

Spring Wheat (Mar) Jan 28 227.7 418.6 93.9

Wpg ICE Canola ($/tonne) Mar 494.90 496.20 May 500.50 503.20 Jul 505.80 508.60 Nov 503.20 504.90

$260

Minneapolis Nearby Futures ($US/100bu.)

(000 tonnes) Alta. Sask. Man.

Year ago

2/2

$350

Chicago Hogs Lean ($US/cwt)

$180

Trend

$355

Hogs $/ckg

(3) to Jan 27/18

Manitoba

$140 12/29 1/5

Fed. inspections only Canada U.S. 1,591,470 9,264,747 1,641,368 9,172,646 -3.0 +1.0

Hogs / Pork Trade

Saskatchewan Sig. 5

$130 12/29 1/5

To Jan 27

Jan 26

$225

Canola is basis par region. Basis is best bid. Feed wheat and barley are priced at Lethbridge.

Hog Slaughter

Feb 2 5.87 5.37 6.00 3.78 2.52

USDA

Canola (basis - Mar)

$210 12/29 1/5

HOGS

Dec 28 34.00 28.14 21.60 27.60 27.50 24.67 20.25 17.59 13.88 7.50 6.90 6.29 6.02 16.90 42.00 33.25 45.25 20.04 26.67 41.58 31.58 35.50

Jan 31 Jan 24 Year Ago No. 3 Oats Saskatoon ($/tonne) 167.33 165.34 171.09 Snflwr NuSun Enderlin ND (¢/lb) 17.20 17.30 15.50

$480

$-10

Sheep ($/lb.) & Goats ($/head)

Jan 26 33.67 29.00 20.50 27.33 27.29 24.17 20.25 17.63 15.33 8.20 6.75 6.46 6.52 17.30 40.00 30.75 44.00 20.13 26.67 40.58 30.58 34.50

Cash Prices

$465

Beef Cutout ($/cwt)

Fixed contract $/ckg

Feb 2 32.43 Laird lentils, No. 1 (¢/lb) Laird lentils, No. 2 (¢/lb) 28.63 Laird lentils, Xtra 3 (¢/lb) 20.50 Richlea lentils, No. 1 (¢/lb) 27.33 Eston lentils, No. 1 (¢/lb) 26.43 Eston lentils, No. 2 (¢/lb) 23.80 Eston lentils, Xtra 3 (¢/lb) 20.25 Sm. Red lentils, No. 2 (¢/lb) 17.25 Sm. Red lentils, Xtra 3 (¢/lb) 15.33 Peas, green No. 1 ($/bu) 8.20 Peas, medium. yellow No. 1 ($/bu) 6.75 Peas, sm. yellow No. 2 ($/bu) 6.35 Feed peas ($/bu) 6.52 Maple peas ($/bu) 17.30 Mustard, yellow, No. 1 (¢/lb) 37.00 Mustard, Oriental, No. 1 (¢/lb) 30.75 Mustard, Brown, No. 1 (¢/lb) 44.00 Canaryseed (¢/lb) 20.04 Desi chickpeas (¢/lb) 26.67 Kabuli, 8mm, No. 1 (¢/lb) 40.58 Kabuli, 7mm, No. 1 (¢/lb) 30.58 B-90 ckpeas, No. 1 (¢/lb) 34.50

Cash Prices

$215

Due to wide reporting and collection methods, it is misleading to compare hog prices between provinces.

Pulse and Special Crops Source: STAT Publishing, which solicits bids from AGT Inc., Canpulse Foods, CGF Brokerage, Maviga NA, Parrish and Heimbecker, Scoular Canada and Simpson Seeds. Prices for dressed product at plant.

$610 $600 $590 12/29 1/8

1/15 1/22 1/29

2/5

To (1,000 MT) Jan 28 Wheat 388.6 Durum 16.8 Oats 20.8 Barley 48.9 Flax 2.2 Canola 153.4 Peas 11.5 Lentils 13.2 (1,000 MT) Jan 31 Canola crush 184.4

To Total Last Jan 21 to date year 295.6 7,871.7 6,706.5 36.7 1,848.9 2,021.9 54.2 839.5 682.6 2.5 890.5 466.9 8.0 189.8 180.0 212.1 5,429.7 5,289.8 1.0 1,039.0 2,017.0 1.0 129.7 578.1 Jan 24 To date Last year 181.7 4,615,1 4,701.9

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The numbers on the above maps are average temperature and precipitation figures for the forecast week, based on historical data n/a = not available; tr = trace; 1 inch = 25.4 millimetres (mm) from 1971-2000. Maps provided by WeatherTec Services: www.weathertec.mb.ca

LAST WEEK’S WEATHER SUMMARY ENDING FEB. 4 SASKATCHEWAN

ALBERTA

Temperature last week High Low

Assiniboia Broadview Eastend Estevan Kindersley Maple Creek Meadow Lake Melfort Nipawin North Battleford Prince Albert Regina Rockglen Saskatoon Swift Current Val Marie Wynyard Yorkton

5.6 3.6 0.2 6.0 4.1 8.8 -12.0 -8.9 -11.8 -7.6 -11.5 4.4 3.5 0.1 5.9 4.1 1.7 2.2

-29.1 -28.6 -30.1 -31.7 -32.9 -35.4 -37.0 -30.9 -35.0 -33.0 -35.7 -32.2 -29.2 -30.6 -29.5 -36.1 -28.6 -27.8

Precipitation since Nov. 1 mm mm %

2.7 2.4 2.5 4.2 5.2 3.2 10.7 4.1 3.2 5.9 6.4 2.0 5.7 2.7 3.4 5.5 2.4 1.1

29.8 67 38.0 60 25.7 44 26.7 45 30.9 78 34.8 66 46.8 83 37.7 71 39.3 68 31.9 64 63.2 112 23.3 47 37.9 80 33.5 70 24.5 53 30.3 70 41.7 74 33.5 52

MANITOBA Temperature last week High Low

Brooks Calgary Cold Lake Coronation Edmonton Grande Prairie High Level Lethbridge Lloydminster Medicine Hat Milk River Peace River Pincher Creek Red Deer Stavely Vegreville

6.9 7.9 -12.0 1.2 -7.6 -12.5 -12.9 8.1 -7.7 5.8 9.4 -11.3 8.8 1.9 11.7 -6.2

-32.5 -26.2 -31.2 -31.3 -40.1 -41.1 -39.4 -20.3 -30.1 -29.2 -21.7 -34.4 -21.4 -34.9 -22.7 -29.8

Precipitation since Nov. 1 mm mm %

1.5 7.4 7.9 6.8 11.7 47.6 6.0 11.2 0.9 5.0 13.3 10.3 8.7 3.5 4.2 11.4

42.3 47.1 69.8 27.5 39.6 135.6 53.2 44.6 20.0 49.8 54.8 70.6 92.1 25.2 53.6 39.0

115 126 124 65 68 172 72 98 38 115 100 98 114 50 101 78

Temperature last week High Low

Brandon Dauphin Gimli Melita Morden Portage la Prairie Swan River Winnipeg

3.1 0.2 -4.8 6.9 2.5 1.6 -10.5 -2.7

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-28.4 -30.0 -30.6 -29.6 -26.2 -26.6 -35.6 -31.1

2.4 1.5 3.0 1.8 3.0 4.1 2.0 2.3

-7.6 -33.7 -5.8 -3.5 -23.5

7.0 36.4 11.4 14.5 12.9

42.7 34.7 26.0 19.7 31.5 44.4 36.9 21.7

67 54 39 30 43 60 52 30

BRITISH COLUMBIA Cranbrook Fort St. John Kamloops Kelowna Prince George

9.4 -15.4 7.9 8.6 5.2

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What’s the bottom line?

Precipitation since Nov. 1 mm mm %

PFAB Prairie Farm Accoun t Book

INCOME TAX RECORDS

147.7 110 167.8 204 82.1 94 95.6 81 114.0 70

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