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WTO issues deadline on U.S. labelling

Farmers ponder options

Few expect the Americans to comply in time

BY BARRY WILSON & BARBARA DUCKWORTH

Puratone | Farmers seek $1 million in unsecured losses

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A World Trade Organization arbitrator has ordered the United States to change its country-of-origin labelling rules by May 23, or else.

However, since few expect the Americans to comply in time, what “or else” means becomes a key question.

The likely outcome is months more of WTO compliance hearings after May 23.

More than a year ago, a WTO trade dispute panel initiated by Canada with the support of 14 other countries, ruled that COOL was a protectionist policy and not consumer education as the U.S. claimed.

With no movement on the issue from the United States, Canada requested arbitration and on Dec. 4, the WTO ordered May 23 implementation of changes.

BY ROBERT ARNASON BRANDON BUREAU

It’s ironic to Chris Nordal that the Bank of Montreal announced quarterly profits of $1.1 billion Dec. 4.

The irony would be comical if the farmer from Arborg, Man., wasn’t out $62,800 at the same time that BMO increased its quarterly net income 41 percent.

In September, Nordal delivered $62,800 worth of winter wheat to Puratone, just before the Manitoba hog production company entered creditor protection.

In November, Maple Leaf Foods bought Puratone for $42 million, but the hog company owes $86 million to secured creditors, including BMO and Farm Credit Canada.

On Dec. 3, Nordal learned at a Keystone Agricultural Producers meeting in Arborg that neither Puratone nor Maple Leaf will compensate farmers who delivered grain to Puratone but never received payment. Meanwhile, BMO announced Dec. 4 that its fourth quarter net income increased 41 percent, relative to 2011.

“BMO reported $1.1 billion (profits) in the last quarter,” Nordal said.

“I don’t know, they’re the secured creditors and we’re unsecured…. On our farm, this (loss of $62,800) represents 20 percent of the gross farm income.”

It’s unlikely he’ll ever recoup his losses, but Nordal has joined 20 other Manitoba farmers who delivered grain t o Pu rat on e bu t hav e n ’ t received payment.

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PURATONE | FROM PAGE ONE

Manitoba farmers meet The group, known as Disgruntled Farmers Seek Justice, has hired a lawyer with Tapper Cuddy in Winnipeg.

They intend to file a lawsuit to recover cumulative losses of $1 million.

While the group has retained counsel, no court action had been started at press time and the allegations are unproven.

“Do I expect payment? No I don’t.

But it’s a matter of principle and I don’t want to give up,” Nordal said.

Like many producers in the group, Nordal alleges that Puratone, BMO and Farm Credit Canada discussed creditor protection well before the company officially applied for protection in September.

“This ship didn’t sink overnight,” he claimed. “Puratone may have filed for creditor protection Sept. 12 but this required months of planning.”

Deloitte and Touche is acting as the court appointed monitor, overseeing the creditor protection process. In its third report in this role, Deloitte noted that Puratone initiated a Sale and Investor Solicitation Process (SISP) last spring to find buyers for the company.

“Prior to the CCAA (creditor protection) proceedings, the applicants (Puratone) had engaged EYI (financial advisers) to facilitate the SISP, which commenced in May 2012,” Deloitte wrote, adding BMO and FCC were part of the process to find a buyer.

“The monitor also understands that the SISP was carried out in consultation with the applicant’s (Puratone) senior secured lenders, BMO and FCC.” Vic Kroeger, director of corporate recover y, Western Canada, for Meyers Norris Penny, said it’s normal for major secured creditors to play a role in how a debtor company enters creditor protection.

“And well they should,” he said.

“They’re owed the most money.”

John Sigurdson, a producer from Riverton, Man., who is leading Disgruntled Farmers Seek Justice, said Puratone could have filed for creditor protection in August. Instead, he alleged, the company chose a more opportune time.

“Puratone and their bank creditors could have chosen to go under CCAA (Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act) one month earlier,” said Sigurdson, who delivered $60,000 worth of winter wheat to Puratone.

“But if they had chosen that time period, they couldn’t have filled their (grain) bins beforehand because

there was no grain on the farms.”

Sigurdson said Puratone repeatedly called a number of farmers within the group, asking them to deliver grain. As well, in some cases, Puratone offered producers a premium over market prices for their feed grain, he added.

Sigurdson said the cost of pursuing legal action is well worth the additional expense.

“Even though we end up losing in the end, we have to make the point that big companies can’t just run roughshod over farmers.”

If there are other Manitoba farmers who delivered grain to Puratone and never received payment, Sigurdson said they can join Disgruntled Farmers Seek Justice up to Dec. 21.

Puratone could not be reached for comment Dec. 10.

FARM CREDIT CANADA’S STATEMENT ON PURATONE CREDITOR PROTECTION AND AFFECTED FARMERS: “Creditor protection is a court approved process and FCC was simply one of the participants. We understand and sympathize with all of those impacted. The hog industry has gone through an unprecedented downturn and as a result a number of producers have been forced to restructure.

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insurance data prove that canola growers are shortening their rotations.

5 BIOFUEL FOCUS: The renewable fuel industry is changing its mandate focus from ethanol to biodiesel.

16 CP CUTS COSTS: The loss of 4,500 jobs at Canadian Pacific Railway is part of a major cost-cutting effort. 17 GOPHER CONTROL: A gopher expert says understanding the rodents’ life cycle can make control more humane.

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Suzuki urges farmers to abandon pesticides and return to organic farming. 32 SELLING BIOFUEL: The biofuel sector is urged to step up efforts to promote its benefits to society.

34 OVERSEAS SHOPPERS: Foreign cattle producers look to Canada to improve the genetics of their herds.

37 OAT SHARE: American millers are becoming increasingly dependent on oats grown in Canada.

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6 WEANLING HIKE: A dip in feedgrain prices help improve weanling hog prospects.

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STATEMENT FROM BMO SPOKESPERSON RALPH MARRANCA “It’s my understanding that Puratone, at its sole election, filed under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act, a process managed for it by Deloitte and overseen by the court.

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“This does have spin-off effects. The restructuring that Puratone is going through has been under the supervision of the courts and we trust that the interests of all parties will be addressed as fairly as possible.

“It’s our hope that after the restructuring of Puratone and others, that the industry, as a whole, will be stronger and will be sustainable over the long-term. The hog industry is important to Manitoba and Canada as a source of food and a source of revenue for those who supply feed grains and inputs.”

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TRADE | FROM PAGE ONE

World Trade Organization issues deadline on U.S. labelling “We expect that the U.S. will bring itself into compliance with its WTO obligations by May 2013 as determined by the arbitrator for the benefit of producers on both sides of the border,” Canadian agriculture minister Gerry Ritz and trade minister Ed Fast said in a Dec. 4 statement.

Canadian Cattlemen’s Association president Martin Unrau from Manitoba said the CCA would continue to

work with “its U.S. allies and counterparts to develop a solution that eliminates the discrimination of Canadian cattle in the U.S. market.”

But with some American cattle lobbyists pushing Congress for regulatory changes rather than a change to designate all animals processed in a federal U.S. plant as a “product of the U.S.A.” no matter where the animal came from, there was skepticism on

both sides of the border that real change is in the works.

In Calgary, CCA executive vicepresident Dennis Laycraft said a portion of the American agricultural lobby wants “a regulatory fix that would make the rules more difficult versus the mainstream groups that would like to get rid of the discrimination.”

The new U.S. Congress does not convene until January and its politi-

cal divisions signal that any agreement on contentious issues such as COOL will be difficult.

President Barack Obama has yet to indicate whether it is an issue the White House is willing to take on.

However, if the U.S. fails to comply on time, Canada’s option is to take it to a compliance panel that would drag out the already lengthy WTO process. If Canada can convince the

COUNTRY-OF-ORIGIN LABELLING TIMELINE Sept. 30, 2008: Countryof-origin labelling (COOL) legislation was implemented by the U.S. on an interim basis and enacted March 16, 2009.

June 5, 2009: Canada held a further round of consultations with the U.S. on COOL. The consultations did not resolve the issue.

Dec. 1, 2008: Canada initially requested World Trade Organization consultations with the U.S. Consultations were held Dec. 16 with participation from Mexico.

May 20, 2011: The WTO panel provided its confidential interim report to the involved countries.

Oct. 7, 2009: Canada requested a WTO panel, and on Nov. 19 the panel was established.

Nov. 18, 2011: A decision was circulated to members finding against the COOL rules as being protectionist.

July 29, 2011: The WTO panel provided its final report to the parties to the dispute on a confidential basis.

Dec. 4, 2012: After a Canadian appeal for arbitration, the U.S. was ordered to comply by May 23, 2013.

June 29, 2012: With no American movement, an appellate body of the WTO issued a judgment that the U.S. had to comply.

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panel that the U.S. is not in compliance with a ruling, “that is the path that ends up in retaliation and duties,” said Laycraft.

In Ottawa, Liberal trade critic Wayne Easter, a veteran of CanadaU.S. trade disputes, said there is little chance Washington will comply.

“I’m very doubtful,” he said. “It doesn’t look like they will fully comply and then what do we do? Applying tariffs is an option we would have to seriously consider.”

However, trade watchers warned against triggering a trade war even though COOL has been blamed for causing Canadian livestock and pork industries hundreds of millions of dollars in lost revenue because many U.S. slaughter and processing plants do not want to take Canadian animals or if they do, discount their price because of added labelling costs and consumer reaction.

Still, Canadian officials called the ruling by arbitrator Giorgio Sacerdoti a win because the U.S. had argued for a much longer compliance period.

FOOD PRODUCTION | WORLD HUNGER

New institute tackles global hunger Global Institute for Food Security | University receives funding from PotashCorp, provincial government

BY ROBIN BOOKER SASKATOON NEWSROOM

The Global Institute for Food Security expects to bring new research money to Saskatchewan and improve local and global food systems.

The institute, established at the University of Saskatchewan, hopes to make itself heard on policy initiatives to improve interactions between the various parts of the food system.

It will also conduct agronomic research, including breeding for higher yield, improving processing traits, looking at how soil quality affects the nutritional value of crops and adapting prairie zone crops to available soil and water.

PotashCorp contributed $35 million to the institute, which is the largest donation in the company’s history, while the provincial government committed $15 million over seven years.

University president Ilene BuschVishniac said during a Dec. 10 ceremony that the institute will use a system-wide approach to improving food security, not just by improved crop production but also by promoting new policies that help ensure food gets to where it’s needed.

“Unlike some existing food security institutes, who focus on a piece of the problems, we are determined to find solutions across the entire food system — from field to fork,” BuschVishniac said.

Saskatchewan premier Brad Wall said the need to increase food production in the province is as much a moral imperative as it is an economic one.

“Today there are nearly 900 million people, one in eight among us, who live on this planet that are chronically malnourished. An estimated 50 million children under the age of five go to bed hungry every night,” Wall said.

PotashCorp’s Bill Doyle, University of Saskatchewan president Ilene Busch-Vishniac and Saskatchewan premier Brad Wall unveil the Global Institute for Food Security at the university. | ROBIN BOOKER PHOTO

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“Saskatchewan will play a role disproportionate to its population, but one that is proportionate to the challenge and to the opportunities of

feeding a hungry world” Global food production will have to increase by 70 percent to feed an estimated population of nine billion by

2050, Wall said.

PotashCorp chief executive officer Bill Doyle said farmers will need to produce as much grain in the next 50 years as

they have in the past 10,000 years.

“The crop nutrients that we produce — nitrogen, phosphate and potash — are responsible for as much as half of the world’s crop yield,” said Doyle.

“In many developing regions, farmers are still trying to feed their families with soils badly deficient in basic nutrients, using farming methods that limit their productivity. With the knowledge, resources and commitment that we have in Saskatchewan, we can advance food solutions to help the world.”

The University of Saskatchewan is cutting programs and staff to trim $45 million from its annual budget, but Busch-Vishniac said there are limits to how much the private investment will direct research.

“This institute will be treated as every other institute on campus,” she said. “There will be a board that has some representation of our partners, but they will only set broad strategic direction, and everything that is done in this institute will have the same guarantees of academic freedom that are common for everything we do on this campus.”

Wall said the government is hoping additional private partners will become involved with the institute.

Garth Patterson, executive director of the Western Grains Research Foundation, said the organization invests more than $6 million of producers’ money a year in crop variety development and agronomic research. The new institute will likely attract some of the money, he added.

“We plan to increase funding by $15 million over the next four years and I am confident that the university’s increased research capacity will attract a portion of this funding,” Patterson said.

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Euthanasia in hog industry falls under scrutiny Humane handling | In wake of TV documentary, industry officials look for methods more acceptable to consumers STORIES BY ED WHITE WINNIPEG BUREAU

Is it OK to kill piglets by banging their heads on concrete floors?

Is it proper to kill a sow with a captive bolt gun?

Is it humane to house pregnant sows in stalls?

The answer to all three of those questions is “yes,” according to most livestock veterinarians.

However, from the reaction to footage from a hog barn near Arborg, Man., that was recently released by an activist group and given national media attention, the public’s opinion might be “no.”

Veterinary researchers and the hog industry have responded to the increasing concern over formerly normal livestock practices by developing methods of animal handling and euthanasia that will at least look more palatable to the general public.

“Efforts are being made to determine effective methods that may be more acceptable to the public,” said Dr. Laurie Connor, head of the University of Manitoba’s animal science department.

“Even as we alleviate any suffering or potential for suffering via euthanization, we need to be able to explain the techniques in a way that is understandable and acceptable to those people truly concerned about animal care and well-being, not just propaganda for a non-meat agenda.”

However, Connor said an animal’s welfare should take precedence over public squeamishness. The use of poison gas or barbiturates to kill pigs might look less gruesome to city dwellers but often causes more stress, anxiety and suffering to sick or injured pigs. Using alternative methods is only acceptable if they reduce the animal’s suffering.

“Euthanasia needs to be conducted in the most humane manner possible with respect and consideration for the animal being euthanized and the person that is responsible for the euthanasia,” said Connor, who was one of the three-person panel who reviewed the footage that was used to claim that many animals at the Arborg barn were being abused.

“We cannot have a piglet left alive to suffer and experience a slow death, so we need an acceptable manner from the standpoint of a humane death for the piglet and also a method that the stockperson can administer effectively,” Connor said.

Improving the humane handling of pigs has been a major concern of the hog industry in the past decade, after the industry suffered an onslaught of accusations that it treats pigs badly.

Secret camera exposes have become common in recent years in the United States, and the Arborg one is the first by Mercy For Animals’ new Canadian office.

Connor has been involved for many years with developing open housing systems for gestating sows, which are gradually replacing the presently widespread sow stall system. The North American hog industry has faced a barrage of attacks over gestation stalls, which will be banned in the European Union in January. Some producers have already built stall-free barns or converted existing barns.

In Manitoba, the hog industry has set 2025 as a voluntary target for eliminating gestation stalls in the province.

Euthanasia methods are also being advanced. Some barns in the U.S. and elsewhere use poison gas to kill piglets because it does not seem brutal. However, Connor said gassing a pig can cause it more discomfort and stress than a quick thump on the concrete.

While most swine veterinarians believe thumping is humane, animal welfare expert Temple Grandin believes it should be phased out because it can be done incorrectly and result in an injured piglet.

Connor said another problem with thumping is that most women cannot do it because it takes a lot of strength to hit the pig hard enough to immediately kill it. Female staff will often wait for a male to become available, which can leave a piglet to suffer for longer.

Ian Duncan, a professor emeritus and researcher at the University of Guelph, said the challenges with doing thumping 100 percent effectively and the difficulty for women to attempt it has prompted his university to develop a machine that can do the same thing without having to swing the pig.

The Zephyr is a modified nail gun that uses a mushroom-shaped head to smash a piglet’s skull. After the first shot, which immediately knocks the pig unconscious, a second shot is fired further back on the skull to ensure the pig is dead.

“This does the same damage to the brain and has exactly the same effect as blunt trauma, but appears to be

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Panel finds methods shown on documentary acceptable

An episode of CTV’s W5 has put a spotlight on animal welfare and hog production in Canada. | FILE PHOTO much less violent,” said Duncan.

Not all veterinarians agree on which forms of euthanasia are appropriate at specific times in a pig’s life. Connor believes the captive bolt killing of a sow shown in the footage from the Arborg barn was done correctly: the animal was immediately knocked unconscious and the worker quickly followed up with checks and a secondary action to ensure it was truly dead.

Duncan thinks the captive bolt shouldn’t have been used on a grown sow.

“This is very bad,” he said.

“Mature pigs have extremely thick skulls and captive bolt guns are not effective in stunning them.”

Connor and Duncan agreed that a staff member that was recorded shoving a downed sow with his boot and pulling on its ears was breaking humane treatment standards.

However, both thought anesthesiafree tail-docking and castration were acceptable.

The Canadian code of practice for pig handling is presently being revised.

IMPORTS | FOOD SAFETY

Russia complains of tainted Canadian, U.S. beef MOSCOW, Russia (Reuters) — Russia’s food safety watchdog has stepped up tests of Canadian and American meat imports for traces of a banned feed additive while talks proceeded to prevent a stop to shipments.

A spokesperson for the regulator said traces of the feed additive ractopamine had been found in consignments of meat from the two countries on a weekly basis since a warning was issued earlier this year.

“There is no information that the consignment of goods are being turned back as of now, but tests are ongoing. I hope this will not lead to a suspension of imports,” Rosselkhoznadzor spokesperson Alexei Alekseenko said.

Russia demanded that Canadian and American imports be certified to be free of the feed additive ractopamine on Dec. 7, the same day the U.S. House of Representatives voted to

name human rights violators as part of a bill expanding trade with Russia.

Some analysts said the Russian move was linked to the U.S. Senate’s passage of the “Magnitsky list” named after Sergei Magnitsky, a hedge fund lawyer who died in prison during a corruption investigation.

“This is absolute nonsense. We warned about ractopamine a year ago when we couldn’t know about

any list,” the spokesperson said.

Warnings on ractopamine content in meat from North America had been issued as recently as August.

Late last week the regulator said it would increase laboratory oversight of meat from three plants in the United States and Canada.

The additive, which is used to make meat leaner, has been banned by some countries despite scientific evidence that it is safe.

Some incidents of ugly-looking animal treatment at a hog barn near Arborg, Man., are “improper,” concludes an expert Animal Care Review Panel.

However, most of the activities and situations portrayed in a sensational episode of CTV’s W5 and in footage provided by a vegetarian activist group are “widely considered acceptable and humane,” said the panel, organized by the Centre for Food Integrity.

The W5 episode, which aired Dec. 8, included footage gained with a secret camera used by an activist with Mercy For Animals Canada.

The activist was hire d as an employee and worked for the Puratone barn for two months in summer and early autumn 2012.

The episode criticizes a variety of issues, from sow stalls to water quality to the indoor nature of the modern hog industry.

However, the footage it focuses on and has drawn the most concern are images of piglets and a sow being killed.

The piglets are killed by “thumping,” a common practice used to kill piglets in which they are swung by the legs and have their heads smashed in on the barn’s concrete floor.

The sow is killed with a bolt gun, followed by the insertion of a metal bar to ensure the brain is destroyed and the animal dead.

Another incident shows a sow lying on the barn floor and a worker pulling on its ears and shoving it with a boot.

While unsettling for many, veterinary experts generally don’t condemn either the “thumping” or the bolt-gun killing of the sow.

The thumping is a form of “blunt force trauma” that is a quick and instantaneous method of killing very young pigs, which have soft skulls.

However, the panel concluded that in one case a piglet was killed by being swung into a metal bar rather than against the concrete floor, which is not acceptable and could have caused the animal to suffer.

Killing the sow with a captive bolt was also considered humane by the panel, which noted that the workers took extra steps to ensure the animal was dead after being bolted.

The panel condemned the slapping, kicking and ear pulling of a struggling sow.

“That is unacceptable,” said Dr. Bob Friendship of the University of Guelph’s veterinary college and a member of the expert panel.

“I’ve been on farms where people seen doing that kind of thing would be fired on the spot.”

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BY MARY MACARTHUR CAMROSE BUREAU

COME SNOW OR RAIN |

Alan Amundrud gives the tractor operator a stop sign when the truck is full. He was helping load a truck from a grain bag west of Aylesbury, Sask., and had to deal with a sudden rain shower — it was 3 C on Dec. 5 . | MICKEY WATKINS PHOTO.

CANOLA | AGRONOMY

Farmers shortening canola rotations Not surprising | High prices cited as main motivation behind tight rotations

BY ROBERT ARNASON BRANDON BUREAU

Western Canadian farmers often answer, “I’m sticking to my rotation,” when asked what crop they plan to grow next spring.

Yet that rotation has strayed significantly from agronomist recommendations over the last five years when it comes to canola. Most growers are now locked into a twoyear rotation.

Crop insurance data from the Manitoba Agricultural Services Corp. (MASC) shows that 56 percent of canola fields in the province had a one-year break from canola in 2011. The percentage of fields with a two-year break was only 12.6 percent.

A decade earlier, the percentage of fields on a one-year and two-year break was nearly identical. In 2001, 32.4 percent of Manitoba farmers planted canola on a field that had a two-year break and 31.8 percent had a one-year break.

In the black soil zone of Saskatchewan, 800 fields had canola after a one-year break in 2002 and canola was grown after a two-year break on 1,800 fields, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture data.

In 2009, canola was seeded after a one-year break on 8,000 fields in the black soil zone and 3,600 fields had canola after a two-year break.

Doug Wilcox, MASC’s manager of program development for insurance who assembled the Manitoba figures, said the tighter rotations

Survey data show many producers are straying from agronomist recommendations and shortening canola rotations. | FILE PHOTO aren’t shocking. He has followed the trend over the last decade.

What is surprising is the number of Manitoba producers who now plant canola into canola stubble, Wilcox said.

“In 2001, it might have been like one percent of acres. In recent years, it’s been 10 percent of acres,” he said.

Wilcox’s data also show that canola fields on a two-year rotation

slightly out-yielded fields on a three- or four-year rotation.

Flax, peas and oats consistently yield more when the rotation is longer, based on the MASC data, while yields of canola, barley, corn and spring wheat are consistently lower if the field has no break in crop rotation.

However, yields for those crops don’t climb progressively as the rotation lengthens.

Wilcox attributes the higher canola yields from two-year rotations to producers spending more on inputs.

“It may be simply because people are aware they are breaking the rules and are able to compensate through use of fungicides and other management practices,” he said.

“We didn’t analyze that, but that would be my hypothesis.”

Anastasia Kubinec, an oilseed specialist with Manitoba Agriculture, backed Wilcox’s assessment.

“The guys that are on the canolawheat-canola rotations, they are putting a lot of money into their crop,” she said.

“They’re going for the maximum return on investing that they can … and they’re fully willing to put the inputs in it.”

The number of Manitoba canola fields on a one-year break hit a plateau from 2009 to 2012 and decreased slightly. In 2012, 52.1 percent of fields were on a two-year canola rotation.

Growers may be backing away from canola-cereal-canola because they are spending more on crop protection and fertility to achieve target yields, Kubinec said.

“Manitoba farmers, instead of looking at high yields and high commodity prices, they’re looking at the whole picture,” she said.

“What’s my actual net return per acre? To get that 60 bu. per acre canola, how much extra do I have to put in?”

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Prairie farmers will likely be delivering grain to Glencore elevators by mid-December after the Swiss company received final regulatory approval for its $6 billion purchase of Viterra.

China’s commerce ministry approved the deal Dec. 8. It was necessary because Viterra is a joint venture partner in a Chinese canola crushing plant.

The approval was the last step in the long awaited acquisition of the prairie grain company by Glencore, which made the offer to buy Viterra in March.

The final regulatory hurdle will give Glencore International a significant foothold in the grain industry.

As well as its extensive network of prairie grain elevators, Viterra also owns grain storage and handling facilities in Australia.

Viterra expects Dec. 17 will be the transfer day.

“The approvals over the past months by the Canadian courts, regulators around the world and our shareholders, who voted 99.8 percent in favour of the deal, demonstrate widespread support for this transaction,” Viterra president Mayo Schmidt said in a news release.

Viterra shareholders accepted Glencore’s offer of $16.25 per share in May. As part of the deal, Glencore must sell some of its farm retail outlets to Agrium, while Richardson International would buy some grain handling facilities and other assets.

Those arrangements still require Canadian regulatory approval.

ACQUISITIONS

Richardson waits for Competition Bureau WINNIPEG (Reuters) — Richardson International Ltd. expects to receive Competition Bureau approval for its purchase of Viterra Inc. assets by the end of the year.

Glencore International’s $6 billion acquisition of Viterra has cleared its final regulatory hurdle and is expected to close Dec. 17, setting the stage for Glencore to trigger previously arranged sales of some Viterra assets to Richardson, Agrium Inc. and CF Industries Holdings Inc. Richardson president Curt Vossen said Canada’s Competition Bureau has already had extensive discussions with Richardson, a privately held Winnipeg-based company.

“We’re feeling generally pretty confident that it will get approval pretty much in totality,” Vossen said.

“I’m not getting a sense that there is going to be a wholesale concern by the Competition Bureau.”

Assuming the regulator approves the deal by year’s end, Richardson’s transaction with Glencore should close as early as Feb. 1 or as late as March, he said.

Richardson intends to buy 23 percent of Viterra’s grain-handling assets and certain processing assets in North America, for $900 million.

The deal would leave Richardson and Glencore with roughly onethird each of Western Canada’s grain-handling capacity and establish them as the two biggest players.

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Rain lets U.S. farmers ‘stay in the game’ Ag Summit | Demand for grain and oilseeds from Asia and Europe is increasing

BY SEAN PRATT SASKATOON NEWSROOM

CHICAGO, Ill. — Carle Casale is paid to be negative, but he sees nothing but positives in the near and longterm outlook for U.S. agriculture.

“Just look at the math. It’s really hard to come away and not be enthused about agriculture,” said the chief executive officer of CHS Inc., the largest co-operative in the United States.

Farmers emerged from the 2012 drought in far better condition than they did during the last severe drought in 1988.

Growers received just enough moisture in the fall to apply anhydrous fertilizer to the fields where they will be planting their 2013 corn crops.

“That’s a break that we caught,” Casale told the 650 delegates attending the DTN/The Progressive Farmer’s Ag Summit 2012.

“At least we’re in a position to stay in the game and be competitive as we go forward.”

It could have been really ugly had there been a dry fall because low levels on the Mississippi River are disrupting fertilizer shipments to the corn belt.

Crop nutrient application declined dramatically after the 1988 drought, but that won’t be the case in 2012.

Corn prices are at record levels compared to $2.50 per bushel in

Midwestern corn and soybean farmers got just enough moisture to apply fall fertilizer and with luck will get enough rain for yields to bounce back from the 2012 drought. | FILE PHOTO 1988. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is forecasting record net farm income of $122.2 billion, largely because of $20 billion in crop insurance payments.

Farmers have money in their pockets and are brimming with optimism, so they won’t scrimp on nutrient application.

Casale isn’t too concerned about the European Union’s faltering economy because the demand for American grain and oilseeds is increasingly from Asia rather than Europe.

What could pose a problem is the political turmoil in Iran. A potential blockade of Iran’s oil exports would

mean higher energy costs and less money spent on food around the world.

“If it were to occur, that is one of the most disruptive events we could see globally in the upcoming year,” he said.

The real source of his optimism for U.S. agriculture is China. Last month, Casale took his leadership team to China to find the answer to one question — how will the country’s gross domestic product grow over the next five years?

“If there is one variable that’s going to help determine my company’s fortunes, that is it,” he said.

His team spoke to government offi-

cials and bankers and determined that the odds of China’s GDP exceeding eight percent a year is about 20 percent, but the odds of it falling below six percent a year is zero.

China is expected to import 61 million tonnes of soybeans in 2012, which amounts to three-quarters of total U.S. production of the crop.

Some forecasters expect the country will be crushing 120 million tonnes of beans by 2020, yet its own soybean production has fallen from a high of 15 million tonnes to below 13 million tonnes.

Global corn exports should continue to increase as more people enter the middle class. Five billion

people are expected to be in the middle class by 2030, up from a little less than two billion today. Those newcomers will eat more meat, which means increased corn consumption by livestock.

Casale said the U.S. will lose market share to regions such as South America and the former Soviet Union because the only place for corn to expand in the U.S. is into states such as North Dakota, which has lower yields than the corn belt states.

The problem with that scenario is that the other parts of the world have less predictable weather and more political instability than the U.S. “You have got demand that’s not going to vary, but you’re going to have production that is going to have huge, huge swings in it and obviously I believe that’s going to make markets nothing but more volatile,” he said.

Casale’s optimism for American agriculture is fueled by farmer willingness to invest in new technologies and storage, which is keeping U.S. farmers in front of competitors such as Brazil.

He is also forecasting falling gas prices because America’s car fleet isn’t growing and will soon need replacing by more fuel efficient vehicles. Casale believes the U.S. will produce more gasoline than it can consume by 2015. Lower gas prices means consumers will have more money to spend on food.

CHS is investing $1.6 billion in a nitrogen fertilizer plant to be built in North Dakota. Many other companies have also announced plans to build plants because of low North American natural gas prices.

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OATS | PRODUCTION OUTLOOK

Higher oat prices unlikely to entice acres from oilseeds, wheat

BY D’ARCE MCMILLAN SASKATOON NEWSROOM

Current oat prices that are in the top 25 percent of their long-term range are likely not high enough to maintain acreage next spring, says an oat

market analyst.

Randy Strychar of Ag Commodity Research expects oat acreage on the Prairies will decline by seven percent in 2013 because many other crops are more profitable to grow.

“Net returns (per acre), doesn’t

OATS LOSING POPULARITY Seeded oat acres are fewer than half of what they were 10 years ago. They will likely decline more in 2013 as oat profitability lags other crops.

Canadian oat acres (000 acres)

5,024

4,755

4,369

5,099

5,313

4,300

3,697

2,989

3,244

2,088

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007 2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

Source: Statistics Canada | MICHELLE HOULDEN GRAPHIC

matter what you look at, oats are near last on everyone of them. If you are looking at the major grains and oilseeds, they are probably second from the bottom,” Strychar told farmers at the Prairie Oat Growers Association meeting.

“New crop oat values are running at 50 percent of wheat values. You’ve got about $8.25 (per bushel) in Manitoba on new crop on wheat. You’ve got oat values right now running around $3.75.… That is definitely not supportive of oat acres next spring.”

Strychar said it is hard to understand why prices have not rallied further, given the forecast of exceptionally tight year end stocks.

Statistics Canada’s November production report last week pegged oat production at 2.684 million tonnes, down 15 percent from the previous year.

Strychar sees oat stocks falling to

626,000 tonnes by the end of 2012-13 for a stocks-to-use ratio of 15 percent.

However, millers are not desperate despite tight supply, which is the main limit on prices.

“Growers in Western Canada are giving millers just enough oats to keep them satisfied,” he said. “Millers have been incredibly patient buyers.”

He believes oat prices might edge a little higher during the winter, which would be a good time to sell. However, he warned against waiting too long.

“Don’t lose sight of old crop marketing opportunities. There is a tendency to say, ‘well, prices are up here and are going to stay here,’ ” he said.

“But I can’t stress this enough. They are historically high prices. We are not going to stay parked up here unless we have consistently bullish news, and that is going to come from the weather.”

Looking at the current and forecasted tight supply and demand situation leads to a bullish assumption of stronger oat prices, or at least stronger relative to competing crops.

Strychar has penciled in 2013-14 production at 2.389 million tonnes, which would be the lowest since 1990.

Based on his demand assumptions for the coming year, he sees stocks falling to 410,000 tonnes by the end of 2013-14, give or take 50,000 tonnes.

However, there is risk in assuming today’s high grain and oilseed prices will continue. There is much instability in the global economy: the U.S. fiscal cliff, debt problems in the European Union and China’s slowing economy.

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Low Mississippi water threatens ag shipments Grain, fertilizer exports hindered | Shipping disruptions are affecting commodity markets

BY SEAN PRATT SASKATOON NEWSROOM

Grain prices are falling and will drop further if the U.S. government doesn’t move quickly to boost water levels in the Mississippi River, say concerned agricultural commodity shippers.

They claim a 320 kilometre stretch of America’s most important transportation artery between St. Louis, Missouri, and Cairo, Illinois, will be shut down as early as Dec. 24 if nothing is done to rectify the problem caused by a severe summer drought in the United States.

“That would impede the southbound movement of grains and oilseeds,” said Randy Gordon, president of the National Grain and Feed Association.

“There just wouldn’t be an ability to move them south of St. Louis other than by rail and truck, which are both pretty inefficient.”

While little if any Canadian grain moves on the Mississippi, prices here could be affected because of the critical role the river plays in transportation in the world’s leading grain exporter.

About 60 percent of the United States’ corn and soybean exports travel south by barge on the Mississippi to New Orleans, where they are then shipped around the world. Most of that product would normally find its way down the river system during the next few months.

The river is also used to bring fertilizer north from New Orleans into the northern U.S. Plains and Western Canada.

The volume of fertilizer that typically moves on the river system in January and February can account for 30 to 60 percent of the fertilizer used in the northern U.S., so those prices could be rising, said Gordon.

The National Grain and Feed Association and 20 other agricultural and waterway organizations have sent a letter to U.S. president Barack Obama requesting him to direct the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to release enough water from the Missouri River reservoirs to maintain a ninefoot navigation channel on the Mississippi River.

They say about 300 million bushels of grain and oilseeds worth $2.3 billion will be delayed getting to market in December and January if

nothing is done.

“Reduced supplies in export positions would pressure farm prices and erode the United States’ ability and reputation as a reliable supplier of agricultural products to serve foreign buyers,” the groups said in the letter.

The American Waterways Operators called the situation an “economic disaster.”

“U.S. agricultural export projections are already plummeting as the anticipated absence of cost-effective barge transportation prices American corn and soybeans out of the international market,” AWO presi-

confidence and push prices lower across all markets.

Weather will also play a role.

There has been a string of weather problems for the past year, from winterkill and spring drought in Russia to an historic drought in the U.S. Midwest to excessive rain recently in Argentina.

However, all crop prices would be pressured lower if weather in critical growing regions shifted toward a more benign trend.

“I can’t reiterate this enough,” Strychar said.

“Prices this high make buyers and speculators nervous. The first opportunity to see decent weather in the northern hemisphere, I can just about guarantee you are going to see this market easing if not starting to

— you have to use the word plunging carefully — but they are going to start to move lower.”

He thinks U.S. corn production will jump higher next year, leading to lower prices that would also pressure oats.

However, he said he can’t ignore the fact that there is a wide divergence in corn price forecasts, with some analysts expecting prices of $8 per bu. or more by next summer.

Oats would likely be $3.80-$4 per bu. if corn reached $8 and reach $5.50 if weather scares pushed corn to $8-$10.

“That is just a stunning number. I can’t fathom that happening,” Strychar said. “You’d have to have just week after week after week of bullish (weather) news for that to happen.”

Barge operators are already reducing load weights to avoid running aground in the drought-lowered Mississippi. | U.S. COAST GUARD PHOTO

Reduced supplies in export positions would pressure farm prices and erode the United States’ ability and reputation as a reliable supplier of agricultural products to serve foreign buyers.

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dent Tom Allegretti said in a news release.

Reuters reports that assistant army secretary Jo-Ellen Darcy, who is in charge of the Army Corps of Engineers, said the Missouri reservoirs are already 20 percent lower than desired and that the requested release of water wouldn’t be enough to maintain navigation on the Mississippi.

Darcy said the combination of dredging and forecasted rain will keep barges moving on the river through mid- to late-December.

However, commodity shippers are already cancelling sales, rerouting cargo and light-loading or pulling barges in an effort to deal with reduced water levels and in anticipation of the closure of a portion of the river.

“Exports are being curtailed. Contracts are being cancelled,” said Debra Colbert, senior vice-president of Waterways Council Inc., which represents shippers, carriers and ports.

Switching to truck and rail is a costly proposition, and these alternatives cannot handle the volume that

moves on the river. A dry bulk barge can haul 1,750 tonnes of grain, oilseeds or fertilizer compared to 110 tonnes in a bulk rail car and 25 tonnes in a truck trailer.

“The waterways really provide the most economical, cost competitive way to move agricultural products,” said Colbert.

The shipping disruptions are already affecting commodity markets, said Jamie Wilton, senior commodity futures specialist with ScotiaMcLeod in Winnipeg.

“It’s bearish futures. It’s almost a form of rationing demand,” he said.

Rising freight costs are inflating basis levels, which is reducing futures prices, particularly for corn and wheat, although Wilton thinks it’s only a matter of time before soybeans feel the impact.

“It has been limiting some of the gains here recently and maybe even caused some of the sell-off today here again,” he said Dec. 7.

“I think it will probably get worse.”

Wilton said the higher cost of getting U.S. commodities to market could make Canadian grain and oilseeds more competitive.

“It may push some extra demand towards canola or Canadian milling wheat,” he said.

The river problems could push more U.S. grain to the West Coast, but there are problems there, too, in the form of labour contract disputes at ports in the Pacific Northwest.

Gordon said longshoremen in Portland are involved in labour negotiations that aren’t going well.

The dispute could affect six grain terminals in Portland, Vancouver and Puget Sound if it escalates into a full-fledged work stoppage.

He said the Mississippi River issue has escalated to “a pretty high level” in the White House, but there is plenty of opposition to the request to open the taps on the Missouri River reservoirs.

Members of Congress from the northern Plains say water from the Missouri River is used for industry, irrigation and wildlife in their states.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers typically starts gradually restricting flows from the Missouri during the winter starting in November and then shuts the taps off in December.

“Essentially, what we’re talking about is that water levels could drop a foot a week for at least the next couple of weeks,” said Colbert.

She said keeping the Missouri River reservoirs open would deplete them by only two or three percent, which would be paid back in the spring through reduced flows if they haven’t been replenished by rainfall. The Corps said it would be more like a five percent reduction in the already low reserves.

“The Corps has absolutely dug in its heels and said that it will not release water,” said Colbert.

The original estimate was that the stretch of the Mississippi between St. Louis and Cairo would become unnavigable by Dec. 10. The new estimate is Dec. 24, although the latest data shows it could be as late as Dec. 28.

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Weanling prices rebound as feed price dips Hog futures recover | Producers are willing to reinvest in their operations

BY ED WHITE WINNIPEG BUREAU

Anyone expecting to find depressed farmers and a morose outlook at Manitoba Hog and Poultry Days would have been surprised.

The show wasn’t deserted and lots of farmers wandered the aisles of the trade show, looking to spend money on their recently money-losing operations.

“If there’s an economic benefit at the end of the day, and a quick return on investment, people are definitely willing to consider it,” said Rick Bergmann of Paradigm Agri-Solutions, who brought several U.S. representatives for products he supplies to Manitoba hog farms.

Bergmann said weanling and forward hog prices are back to profitable levels, so the farmers who are still in business have probably survived the recent calamitous financial downturn.

“The ones who are in it today are the ones who are going to be here tomorrow,” said Bergmann.

Spring and summer Chicago lean hog futures don’t offer big profits, but they offer acceptable returns for farmers to restock their barns with feeder pigs when combined with feed prices that are much lower than in July and August.

I think the ones that are still in the business are used to these wild fluctuations in economic cycles and some are still hanging on by their fingernails, but they find strategies to survive.

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That has caused weanling prices to skyrocket, with prices surging to $50 to $65 per weanling from a low of less than $10.

Most producers can make a profit with a mid-$30s price.

Weanling hog producers suffered the most when the downturn hit. The first response of many U.S. hog producers to the Midwest drought was to empty their barns so that they didn’t have to feed pigs.

That pushed pr ices down for slaughter animals, but the lack of demand for weanlings caused prices in that sector to crash.

However, Chicago hog futures now look profitable, and there’s a scramble to fill barns. There are fewer

Industry experts say spring and summer hog futures may encourage farmers to restock barns. | weanlings for feeder barn operators to buy because some producers have liquidated their sows and some have gone bankrupt.

Eric Aubin, who oversees breeding stock sales for DanBred North America’s Quebec and Manitoba markets, said many farmers have faced grave financial challenges in Quebec and Manitoba, but Manitoba’s weanling producers seemed to have suffered most. Quebec’s operations are mainly farrow-to-finish, so they didn’t face the same collapse.

Demand for breeding stock there has continued, although there was a weak period in the midst of the

drought-induced crop price rally.

“Our company is doing quite well,” said Aubin.

“We have seen some reduction, and we sold less breeding stock for awhile, but each producer has his own set of concerns and his own way of getting through the bad times.

Darin Kuhlow of Continental Plastics, a Wisconsin company that provides boar semen extender, said farmers won’t back away from products like his, even if they are having money trouble.

He shared Bergmann’s view that the farmers who have survived to this

FILE PHOTO

point will carry on.

“I think the ones that are still in the business are used to these wild fluctuations in economic cycles and some are still hanging on by their fingernails, but they find strategies to survive.”

Bergmann said it may seem odd that farmers who have so recently survived a historical downturn would consider reinvesting in their farms, but farmers want to farm for as long as they can, regardless of profitability.

“All they want to do is make a living, and they hope to find a way to do that,” he said.

CROP PRODUCTION | ESTIMATES

BEEF TRADE | BRAZIL EXPORTS

Total canola supply steady after StatsCan tweaking

BSE protein in Brazilian beef disrupts trade

NOVEMBER CROP ESTIMATE

MARKET WATCH

Statistics Canada’s final production report of the year increased the wheat, lentil, pea and corn crop estimates but cut barley, oats and canola.

(000 tonnes)

D’ARCE McMILLAN

S

tatistics Canada’s November production estimates are the last crop report of the year but not the last word on the size of the crop.

Canada’s place as the world’s largest exporter of canola means the numbers on that oilseed are always closely watched for their impact on the markets.

This year, based on the interviews with farmers that form the basis of the report, the canola production number was pegged at 13.31 million tonnes, down from the September estimate of 13.359 million tonnes.

The number was within the range of analysts’ pre-report forecasts but near the bottom of the range. Canola futures jumped a little higher following the report.

The November report gave substance to the opinion that the September report didn’t catch the damage caused by the terrible wind storms that blew swaths around at harvest time.

At first glance, the decline of 49,000 tonnes from the September produc-

All wheat Spring wheat Durum Winter wheat Canola Corn for grain Barley Soybeans Dry peas Oats Lentils Flax Rye Mustard seed Canaryseed Coloured dry beans Dry white beans Sunflower seed Chickpeas Summerfallow (000 acres)

2011 final 25,228 18,019 4,172 3,097 14,608 11,359 7,892 4,298 2,502 3,158 1,523 399 241 130 129 116 46 20 86 11,763

September 2012 (est.)

26,733 18,641 4,398 3,694 13,359 11,576 8,591 4,280 2,743 2,939 1,323 537 206 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 4,485

November 2012 (est.)

27,205 18,845 4,627 3,733 13,310 13,060 8,012 4,930 2,830 2,684 1,473 489 337 119 125 159 116 87 158 4,485

Source: Statistics Canada | WP GRAPHIC

tion report reinforces the belief that canola stocks by the end of the crop year will likely be in short supply.

However, you also have to look at what Statistics Canada did to the 2011 canola crop number.

You see, the final November crop production report isn’t really the final number.

It is the best information available based on interviews with farmers and satellite monitoring data.

However, Statistics Canada also keeps track of exports and domestic use and issues stocks reports three times a year.

From that it can sometimes be deduced that the amount consumed is greater than the amount produced, which can’t happen, so the original production number must have been wrong. Statistics Canada then revises its production number.

In November of last year, the agen-

cy pegged the canola crop at 14.165 million tonnes, but in the September production report this year it revised it upward to 14.493 million tonnes.

And in this latest report, it increased it again, by 115,000 tonnes to 14.608 million. It also tweaked the 2010 crop higher, increasing it 16,000 tonnes to 12.789 million tonnes.

That probably means the carry-in to 2012-13 was larger than had been assumed when Agriculture Canada did its supply, demand and carryout forecasts.

So while the production estimate was trimmed, the carry-in is probably a little larger, which means the total available canola supply for this crop year is probably little changed and therefore has little real impact on prices.

As for other crops, Statistics Canada increased its estimate of the spring wheat, durum, rye, pea and lentil crops and decreased its estimate of the barley, oats and flax crops.

The changes had little effect on markets for the major grains, but the increases in peas and lentils put downward pressure on prices, especially for green lentils and yellow peas because they accounted for the increases.

Luckily, growers are in a strong position with good revenue from other crops and they can ration sales so as not to overload the system.

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TOKYO/BRASILIA (Reuters) — Japan says it has halted beef imports from Brazil after the South American nation notified the World Animal Health Organization (OIE) of the discovery of the protein believed to cause BSE. Russia said it too was considering suspending Brazilian beef imports.

Brazilian officials said Dec. 7 the pasture-fed animal that died in Parana in December 2010 did not have BSE. The official OIE report confirmed that the animal did not die of BSE and said it may have had an atypical case of the disease, meaning one arising spontaneously from a genetic mutation that can arise in older cattle.

The animal was 13 years old and had been kept for breeding purposes.

Japan imported 1,435 tonnes of Brazilian beef in 2011, accounting for 0.3 percent of total beef imports, Japanese agriculture ministry data showed.

The OIE has maintained Brazil’s status as a country with an insignificant risk of BSE, Brazilian officials said, adding Brazil would pursue legal action if necessary against any importer trying to exploit BSE claims to block imports of Brazilian beef.

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SOUTH AMERICA | CROP OUTLOOK

Argentine corn, soy seeding hampered by excessive rain BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (Reuters) — Key Argentine corn and soybean areas have been drenched by storms this month, keeping some fields flooded and delaying planting while fusarium moves in on wheat fields.

Satellite weather maps show Argentina’s top grain province, Buen o s A i re s, re c e i v e d u p t o 2 0 0 millimetres of rain since Dec. 1, turning prime corn and soy fields into unplantable mush.

The country is the world’s second largest corn exporter, third largest

soybean exporter and a significant wheat exporter.

However, growing conditions in Brazil, which will become the world’s largest soybean exporter this year, are generally favourable.

Argentina, which curbs overseas wheat and corn shipments to ensure domestic food supplies, will trim its wheat export quota to 4.5 million tonnes from a previous six million because of a smaller than forecast har vest, La Nacion newspaper reported.

There was no government confir-

mation of the report, but wheat farmers said they expected the cut in export licences because of the flooding and outbreaks of fusarium.

“The rains are making (wheat) harvesting difficult, with losses to both yield and quality,” said Eduardo Sierra, climate adviser to the Buenos Aires Grains Exchange. “Some corn fields are having to be replanted or abandoned.”

More rain is expected.

Weather forecaster Somar said heavy rain is also expected in Brazil’s southern grain producing states,

FED PRICES SET NEW HIGH

COW PRICE RISES

The weighted steer average was $118.60 per hundredweight, up 63 cents, and heifers were $118.20, up $1.28.

Dressed sales were mostly $198 delivered, but a handful traded slightly higher.

Average Alberta fed steers and heifers set new annual highs for the second consecutive week.

U.S. buyer interest was light, and Saskatchewan cash trade was not significant. Sales volume totalled 14,807 head, up 10 percent from the previous week.

The Alberta cash-to-futures basis narrowed significantly to a seasonally strong -$6.49 from -$9.10.

Weekly fed cattle exports to Nov. 24 fell 35 percent to 7,259.

Packers have procured adequate inventory to carry them through the holidays but will want to secure additional inventory to start the new year.

Weekly western Canadian cow slaughter to Dec. 1 was the largest reported this year.

Strong local and U. S. packer demand was noted as D1, D2 cows averaged $67.08 per cwt., up $1.45.

U.S. utility cow prices have been at a $8-$9 premium over western Canadian D1, D2 cow values for the past nine weeks.

Rail bids were steady to $1 higher at $130-$135.Butcher bulls were $73.23, down $1.30, which established a new annual low.

Weekly non-fed exports to Nov. 24 rose six percent to 9,238.

Increased domestic slaughter and large exports will take pressure off the non-fed pipeline.

heavier were the only class trading above year ago levels.

The margin between 850 lb. steers at $130.54 per cwt. and 950 lb. animals at $127.13 is now the narrowest this year. Weekly auction volume totalled 53,319, down 16 percent.

Weekly feeder exports to Nov. 24 rose 45 percent to 1,758 head.

Feeder cattle futures rose late in the week, but that will likely result in weaker basis levels.

Demand for choice packages of cattle should remain strong, but discounts on plainer and second cut feeders will likely increase.

Heavy rain in parts of Argentina and Brazil has hampered seeding and made pastures difficult for livestock. | REUTERS PHOTO helping what is expected to be a record soybean crop germinate.

Soy planting is complete in top

growing state Mato Grosso, though it is still unfolding in parts of the south after an unusually dry November.

one-owner bred heifer sales saw strong buyer support.

Benchmark, young, reputable cows saw prices up to $1,700 per head.

Average bred cow values were about $150 per head lower than the same week last year.

Bottom-end bred heifers are being placed in feedlots and any mature or blemished cows are going to slaughter.

down from last year at the same time, but packers were unable to maintain beef prices.

Heavy carcass weights are partly offsetting the reduced slaughter number.

Weekly Canadian cutout values to Nov. 30 were steady to $2.53 Cdn higher. AAA cutouts were $175.75 per cwt. and AA was $170.01.

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CANFAX REPORT

BRED COWS IN DEMAND Some large bred cow dispersals and

Choice and Select cut-out values traded $1.90 and $1.20 US lower, respectively, on light to moderate demand and offering.

U.S. slaughter in the two weeks since American Thanksgiving was

FEEDERS LOWER Rising barley prices pressured feeder cattle prices.

Steers and heifers 900 pounds and

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range may be discounted.

U.S. packers paid more for hogs last week, but bids retreated from the midweek highs as processing margins turned negative and pork prices topped out.

Packers slowed their Saturday kill and will likely try to pressure hog prices lower this week to regain profitable margins.

Iowa-southern Minnesota hogs delivered at packing plants reached as high as $65 US per hundredweight during the week but dropped back to $62.50 per cwt. Dec. 7, up from $60$61 Nov. 30.

The U.S. composite pork carcass cut-out value climbed to almost $86 but drifted back to $85.01 by Dec. 7, up from $84.74 Nov. 30.

U.S. slaughter for the week rose to 2.36 million from 2.40 million in the previous week. That was up from 2.33 million a year ago.

HEAVY LAMBS SEE PRESSURE

BISON STEADY The Canadian Bison Association said grade A bulls in the desirable weight range sold at prices up to $3.85 Cdn per pound hot hanging weight.

Grade A heifers sold up to $3.75.

Animals older than 30 months and those outside the desirable weight

Beaver Hill Auction in Tofield, Alta., reported 576 sheep and 142 goats sold Dec. 3.

Wool lambs lighter than 70 lb. were $125-$140 per cwt., 70-85 lb. were $119-$131, 86-105 lb. were $110$120 and 106 lb. and heavier were $100-$114.

Wool rams were $47-$70 per cwt.

Cull ewes were $43-$57 and bred ewes were $120-$200 per head.

Hair lambs lighter than 70 lb. were $122-$136 per cwt., 70-85 lb. were $115-$128, 86-105 lb. were $100$115 and 106 lb. and heavier were $90-$100.

Hair rams were $61-$87 per cwt.

Cull ewes were $51-$71.

Good kid goats lighter than 50 lb. were $140-$190. Those heavier than 50 lb. were $145-$195 per cwt. Nannies were $63-$86 per cwt. Billies were $95-$127.50.

Ontario Stockyards Inc. reported 1,952 sheep and lambs and 52 goats traded Dec. 3. Well-fed light lambs sold at a premium while heavy lambs sold $8-$10 cwt. lower. Sheep traded $5 cwt. higher. Light goats sold in premium ranges; all others were steady.

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Editor: Joanne Paulson Phone: 306-665-3537 | Fax: 306-934-2401 E-Mail: joanne.paulson@producer.com

HERBICIDES | RESISTANCE

CRAIG’S VIEW

Preventing resistance relies on sharing research info

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dvice on herbicide use is becoming increasingly complicated and confusing, and farmers are well within their rights to ask tough questions about which products might best serve their needs.

The complexity is growing because herbicide resistance among weeds is increasing, even as new solutions are not forthcoming. Confusion is also starting to take hold because information can often be delivered in snapshots instead of in big picture format.

Herbicide use remains crucial; it is perhaps the most crucial tool in crop management.

Agriculture Canada’s Bob Blackshaw of the Lethbridge research centre recently undertook a study on where input costs could best be reduced. He provided some suggestions, but he advised never to cut back on herbicide because weeds affect yields so significantly.

Given its enormous value, how do you keep a herbicide from losing its effectiveness? Hugh Beckie, a researcher with Agriculture Canada, said tools at the disposal of prairie farmers are limited.

“I do firmly believe that weed resistance is the biggest threat to sustainable agriculture, just because the pipeline of new herbicide modes of actions are empty,” he said at the Agri-Trend 2012 Farm Forum Event Nov. 30.

Several examples of the changing resistance landscape have emerged lately. For instance, the emergence of glyphosateresistant kochia in southern Alberta and Saskatchewan has raised the question of how to get rid of it.

Blackshaw has said that kochia cannot be killed with the Group 4 herbicide 2,4-D, although dicamba still appears to be effective. However, he said increasingly higher dicamba concentrations will probably be necessary to control the weed, which raises the question of how long it will be effective.

In addition, Alberta has 20 herbicideresistant biotypes, Saskatchewan has 18 and Manitoba 21. The most troublesome for producers are Canada fleabane or

horseweed, wild oat, barnyard grass, lamb’s quarters and redroot pigweed.

Some scientists say glyphosate in particular has been overused, while others still recommend it to control volunteer weeds. There is good advice within specific areas, but the big picture remains elusive.

It’s still a bit of a new world for western farmers because the first glyphosateresistant weed in Western Canada was confirmed in late 2011, although basic agronomic theory still applies.

Growing multiple crops in rotation and rotating through herbicide groups with different modes of action are the first line of defence in avoiding weed resistance problems. Seeding rates and fertility programs also have an impact on weed growth. Keeping equipment clean prevents the spread of weeds, including resistant types.

However, farmers will need more information in an increasingly herbicideresistant environment. Farmers and weed control companies must think long-term, while keeping an eye on future profitability.

Overusing cheap herbicides and pushing rotations may generate higher income today but destroy the usefulness of the herbicide in the future. Also, land overrun with herbicide-resistant weeds will become less valuable.

Farm groups are realizing there is a pressing need to get the results of research and recommendations on best management practices to growers and are emphasizing that in newsletters and other forms of communications.

More funding for education, based on research and provided by independent sources, would be helpful in making recommendations on the best agronomic practices.

More profitable and more sustainable farming practices can peacefully co-exist if farmers are shown the way.

DEMOCRACY | DEBATE

Bruce Dyck, Terry Fries, Barb Glen, D’Arce McMillan and Joanne Paulson collaborate in the writing of Western Producer editorials.

FOOD INDUSTRY | CONFERENCE BOARD OF CANADA REPORT

Creative destruction: now that’s a wonderful way to describe business failure NATIONAL VIEW

BARRY WILSON

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hen the business-supported Conference Board of Canada looks at Canada’s agriculture and food sector, it sees almost nothing but bright skies.

In fact, last week’s report on the viability of Canada’s food economy was called The Sky’s the Limit.

Demand for Canada’s food products will remain “robust” for years, said the report from the board’s Cen-

tre for Food in Canada, supported by funders as diverse as Agriculture Canada, McCain Foods, Maple Leaf Foods, Farm Credit Canada, the government of New Brunswick and Loblaw Companies.

It should be noted that financial supporters do not typically influence the content of research papers, although based on the drift of report results, they can decide whether to keep funding or not.

In the case of the Centre for Food in Canada, it can be assumed that the financial backers are looking for research and analysis that challenges the status quo in agricultural policy.

So let’s move back to the report from the conference board.

There was hope.

“There are many reasons for opti-

mism,” it said.

“World grain markets are in the midst of a fundamental, long-term transformation driven by demographics, changes in wealth and rising appetites … an environment of strong demand and pricing is expected to produce ample opportunity for Canada’s agriculture industry to continue to thrive in the coming years.”

But there was also despair.

As many other academic and business reports have argued over the past several years, all that optimism and opportunity are being shackled by government farm support and protection policies rooted in the past.

As usual, in the centre of the bull’seye was supply management. The report said it should be phased out

with compensation, but it also conceded the cost of compensating farmers for billions of dollars of quota and investment value has yet to be determined.

However, the criticism was broader.

Farm supports in general are too rich and shelter the weak and inefficient against market forces.

“Current state supports are sufficient to make non-viable operators viable. Large parts of the primary sector are, in effect, insured against the vagaries of the creative destruction processes that are very much alive in the processing and retailing sectors of the industry.”

Now that is a telling and ver y descriptive term — creative destruction.

Let market forces sweep their way across the landscape, destroying

those who aren’t up to competing with the big guys despite the benefits they may offer local communities or who have lived, like supply management, within a protected environment that has given its farmers stable and predictable incomes at the cost of high investment and debt but aren’t susceptible to the vagaries of the market.

“Large farms are generally more profitable,” said the report. “They generate sufficient revenue to cover their fixed costs and earn a return on investment.”

They are less susceptible, one assumes, to the forces of creative destruction and less needing of government or regulatory support that helps create a diverse Canadian farm and rural economy.

Cue the business sector applause.

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& OPEN FORUM FOOD SAFETY | LOCAL VERSUS LARGE-SCALE

DEMOCRACY | FREEDOMS

Local food proponents exploit XL recall

Canadians losing faith in democracy

BY JOSEPH QUESNEL

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t’s no surprise that local food activists are using the recent XL Foods beef recall to push their agenda.

After all, the beef recall involving the plant in Brooks, Alta., affected more than 2,000 products and is being called the largest beef recall in Canadian history.

Seventeen people have so far been diagnosed with E. coli in connection to meat from the plant.

Local food activists, or locavores, believe food should be grown or produced in their local community or region. Local food is fresher, better tasting and more nutritious, they maintain. They adhere to the “food miles” notion that shipping food long distances increases greenhouse gases. As a result, they avoid it.

Yet there is no convincing evidence that local food is better tasting or more nutritious. We buy exported food because it is a better bang for our buck. Local food is often more costly.

In the age of efficient inter-modal container shipping, growing things in better conditions elsewhere and shipping them over long distances often emits fewer emissions than growing food domestically.

Experts say much more energy is used in food production than transportation.

One such expert is geographer Pierre Desrochers, an associate professor at the University of Toronto and author of The Locavore’s Dilemma: In Praise of the 10,000-Mile Diet.

Locavores insist local food is safer because it avoids modern, industrial

Local food supporters must not forget that safe handling rules and processing methods originated from large-scale food production, says a policy analyst. | FILE PHOTO food production. What activists miss is the history of food production and how large-scale food production has made our food supply chain much safer than in the past.

Desrochers points out that advances in science and medicine have eradicated food-borne illnesses that were once widespread.

Proper canning, pasteurization, refrigeration, water chlorination, sanitary packing and food irradiation have made our food system the safest in human history.

Local food activists romanticize the pastoral past, but modern scientific advances eliminated food problems that were once endemic.

Most food borne illnesses requiring

hospitalization or leading to fatalities don’t come from contaminated food in large food-producing facilities.

In Canada, it is estimated that there are 6.8 million cases of food-borne illnesses annually. A recent Conference Board of Canada study traces most of those illnesses to the food service industry, namely restaurants and households.

Modern agriculture has brought modern food safety protocols.

Desrochers recalled a visit he made to a Maple Leaf plant after the listeria outbreak and discovered how extensive the food safety protocols were.

Thick safety protocol binders were regularly used at every step of the process.

Most of these elaborate procedures are far beyond the means of the average local farmer producing for the local farmers market.

There are economies of scale in food safety, too.

Desrochers said large, centralized operations allow companies to hire staff that study and enact food safety protocols for a living, which would be impossible for smaller farming operations. So food safety is more likely compromised in smaller operations because they cannot costeffectively assemble the food safety equipment and know-how that larger operations can.

The other advantage to large scale production is that large food firms are juicy targets if something goes wrong. Large firms such as Maple Leaf and JBS USA want to avoid foodborne illness outbreaks because they inevitably lead to litigation and reduced sales.

Desrochers points out the obvious example of places such as India and sub-Saharan Africa where food poisoning is much more common.

Open-air local markets are everywhere and eating food, especially meat, is risky.

Obviously, the XL Foods recall means we need to be more vigilant.

However, the answer is not to blow an incident out of proportion or ignore advances in food safety brought about by large-scale food production. Let’s maintain some perspective.

Joseph Quesnel is a policy analyst with the Frontier Centre for Public Policy. This column was provided by Troy Media and has been edited for length.

AGE STATISTICS | YOUTH MOVEMENT

Young people are coming back to the farm HURSH ON AG

KEVIN HURSH

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ontrary to what the 2011 Census of Agriculture indicates, there’s a youth movement in agriculture.

Farm meetings that used to be dominated by grey hair or no hair now have a healthier proportion of young men and women.

And if you think young people aren’t passionate about agriculture, check out Twitter.

Yes, the census data continues to show a decline in the number of farm operators younger than 35. But being involved in the farm and even being the heir apparent to the operation doesn’t mean you’ll show up in the stats as a farm operator.

Plus, many in the older generation are hanging onto the farm into their late 60s and 70s. Farming is fun when you’re making money and the technology continually improves. Many older farmers enjoy working with their family and don’t have anything else they’d rather do.

The stats may also be skewed by people retiring from professional careers or other business ventures to come back to the farm. Even though they’re mid-50ish, they are new farmers.

Until five or six years ago, the farm didn’t look like a lucrative option compared to a job in the resource sector. Now, there’s some serious money being generated, particularly on grain operations.

Profitable years were fleeting in the past, seemingly just a blip. This time, there’s a feeling, whether right or wrong, that the paradigm has shifted.

It’s hoped that improved economics have become the norm.

Young people who were helping out on the family farm while working elsewhere are spending more time

on the farm. Many have quit their offfarm employment or business to farm full time, and they’re making their own farming investments.

There’s a noticeable distinction between farms that have a family successor and those who don’t.

Interest by the younger generations gives a farm purpose and motivation.

It also encourages new technology and innovation. Without a family heir, farms are much less likely to be expansion-minded.

It’s also interesting to see how farms without family succession are targeted by other operations wanting to expand. It can be a little like vultures circling as they wait for the day when the land will be rented or sold. Old Pete and Audrey never had so many “friends.”

The new problem for the younger generation is how to expand the farm when land prices and cash rents are skyrocketing. Everyone’s wish for profitability in the grain sector has been granted. The natural consequence is a lot of people wanting to farm more ground.

The common refrain six years ago was, “young people are never coming back to the farm when they can’t make a decent living.” Now the mantra is, “how can young people afford to get a start in farming at these land prices?”

But many are trying and it’s leading to difficult family situations. What if there’s more than one son or daughter who wants to farm, but the operation just isn’t large enough to support that many people?

And how do you treat non-farming children equitably? If Johnny is getting the farmland, equipment and the grain storage, it’s usually difficult to provide Susie and Jimmy with anything close to comparable value. This has always been a problem, but it becomes more difficult as land values rise.

While there are new challenges, it’s great to see the youth movement in agriculture, even if it isn’t being captured in the official stats.

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

EDITORIAL NOTEBOOK

JOANNE PAULSON, EDITOR

Is government bruising our faith in democracy?

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was recently in Toronto to celebrate the induction of Barry Wilson, our Ottawa correspondent, into the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame.

Before the big night, however, I spent two days in Ottawa and was delighted to get Wilson’s Tour of Parliament Hill.

Impressed as I was by all the statues, it was John Diefenbaker’s I stood before with awe. I recalled that he was instrumental in attacking apartheid, advocating for throwing South Africa out of the Commonwealth.

I remembered that we owe our Bill of Rights to his dedication to civil liberties.

To this day, his words of July 1, 1960, comprise my favourite quote of all time, and I still cannot read them without getting a lump in my throat.

“I am a Canadian, a free Canadian, free to speak without fear, free to worship God in my own way, free to stand for what I think right, free to oppose what I believe wrong, or free to choose those who shall govern my country. This heritage of freedom I pledge to uphold for myself and all mankind.”

I was not yet born when he said those words. I have lived in this country all my life as a beneficiary of that heritage. I became a journalist, as many do, because I believe in these freedoms, particularly to speak without fear.

This is the basis of true democracy.

This is why I was saddened to read a recent Globe and Mail story headlined, “Canadians quickly losing faith in their democracy.”

Just 55 percent of Canadians say they are satisfied with democracy in this country, down 20 points from 2004, according to research by the non-profit political participation group Samara.

Twenty points in eight years is a lot. That should be a wake-up call to every politician in this nation. But it’s also up to us to tell them what we think, and we have the Supreme Court of Canada behind us on that.

“Democracy cannot be maintained without its foundation: free public opinion and free discussion throughout the nation of all matters affecting the state within the limits set by the criminal code and the common law.”

Believe it. And remember, you are free to choose those who shall govern your country. Diefenbaker said so.

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RESPONSIBLE ENERGY BILL

Letters should be less than 300 words. Name, address and phone number must be included for verification purposes and only letters accepted for publication will be confirmed with the author.

To the Editor:

Open letters should be avoided; priority will be given to letters written exclusively for the Producer.

Editors reserve the right to reject or edit any letter for clarity, brevity, legality and good taste. Cuts will be indicated by ellipsis (‌) Publication of a letter does not imply endorsement by the Producer.

Bill 2, the Responsible Energy Development Act, has been introduced in the Alberta legislature and I believe this is a very important piece of legislation for the people of Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville.

This bill will create a new single energy regulator for the province.

This is a common sense, one-window approach that makes it easier for Albertans, landowners and industry to navigate the system.

This is a significant change for our province. It was based on years of consultation, which allowed many Albertans and stakeholders to provide

input into building the legislation.

We heard from Albertans across the province that the new regulator needs to be efficient and effective for landowners. Bill 2 has a number of important provisions that will help landowners and in fact improve their participation compared to the current system.

The new regulator will be required to provide Albertans with public notice about all applications.

Under the current system, some applications are considered without notice.

Another significant improvement for landowners is that every potentially affected Albertan can submit a statement of concern to the regulator if they believe they are directly and

adversely affected.

Based on the extensive consultation process for this bill, we heard that landowners can be frustrated when industry is not living up to its end of the deal.

The bill allows landowners the choice to register private surface agreements, which can then be enforced by the regulator.

This provides landowners with a new and enhanced way to protect their interests.

Finally, I know how important it is for Albertans to have a strong appeal mechanism. The new energy regulator will have independent hearing commissioners to handle appeals, plus it will also have an alternative dispute process.

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FOOD, HOUSING PRIORITIES To the Editor: Re: National food bank use reaches record levels (WP, Nov. 8). In the article, federal human resources minister Diane Finley was quoted as saying, “The difference between us and the NDP is we are acting.�

Ms. Finley and the Conservatives are acting, all right. They’re acting like they care about Canadians, but their inaction paints a different picture.

Food Banks Canada released their annual hunger count and found there’s a growing reliance on food banks in both urban and rural areas.

And the heartbreaking part is that almost half of those accessing food banks are children.

The most pressing issue in Brandon, Man., is the lack of affordable housing. With only a 0.7 percent vacancy rate, residents are forced to use most of their disposable income to cover the high cost of housing. As a result, they have very little left over for food.

For example, a family of two adults and one child accessing the local food bank, Samaritan House Ministries, has only approximately $105 per month for food. Food hampers are provided every two weeks and the food provided generally lasts no more than three to four days.

NDP MP Marie-Claude Morin recently introduced a private member’s bill, Bill C-400, that seeks to ensure secure, adequate, accessible and affordable housing for all Canadians.

If passed, the bill would require the federal government to develop a national housing strategy. The Federation of Canadian Municipalities and thousands of Canadians have supported Morin’s bill.

The health and well-being of Canadians will deteriorate as the Conservatives continue to refuse to address basic human rights such as healthy food and adequate housing. How many Conservative MPs will support Bill C–400? Give them a call and find out.

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Thought for coffee row: why is it that Canada has now hit a record $600 billion national debt under the self proclaimed economic wisdom of Stephen Harper, while Norway has a Sovereign Wealth Fund of $654 billion?

Mike Bray, Indian Head, Sask.

OPINION BAD MODEL To the Editor: In its recent long-winded (document) entitled Leadership after the Single Desk, the Western Barley Growers Association has produced an amazing hack job, full of inconsistencies and misleading statements.

While claiming they are not shills for the industry, their actions have proven they identify with industry more than farmers.

Since the WBGA accepts industry sponsorship, it is not surprising they lobby on behalf of industry in areas such as transportation and GMOs (genetically modified organisms).

Court documents filed under oath show they had a membership of only 130 and not all of those were even farmers.

So it is highly improbable that their concept of a national organi-

zation would defend farmers like the CWB did, like taking the railways to court because of poor performance. We’ve never seen the WBGA support something like this; nor will we ever.

They state that with the Alberta Barley Commission, they are well en route to a national barley organization that is similar to the “successful canola council” model.

This is a menacing thought, since the Canola Council of Canada is a voluntary organization known to take government handouts and support from corporate sponsors, while doing nothing to advocate for true farmer interests.

Let’s remember it was the canola council that lobbied to give the agrichemical companies control of the canola genetics, which farmers and the Canadian public had paid to develop.

Every time a farmer spends several hundred dollars a bushel for private

canola seed, they should ask themselves if they want to follow the same path with barley and wheat. There is no doubt that is where the WBGA wants to lead us….

If they truly are farmer advocates, then why have they stood by silently and watched the feds take over $400 million out of AgriStability?

Maybe an even more fundamental question is this: if the WBGA believes only in the market, then why do they even exist?

Doesn’t the private market system actually have no room for associations like them? When will there be enough deregulation to satisfy the WBGA? Perhaps the WBGA needs to spend less time penning lofty, ludicrous pieces and instead ask themselves that very question.

George E. Hickie, Waldron, Sask.

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SNOW, AGAIN

Bruce Ridsdale tackles the snow-covered driveway of his farm near Hythe, Alta., for the third time Dec. 3. The Peace River district has been hit with relatively heavy snowfall so far this winter. | RANDY VANDERVEEN PHOTO

LONELINESS | COPING

Getting through the holidays SPIRITUAL VIGNETTES

JOYCE SASSE

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want ad in a newspaper read: “Wanted, one family to eat Christmas dinner with. I will furnish the turkey.”

That ad brought tears. As a single person, I know about loneliness, even though I chose to be single.

Those of us who feel alone probably think we are the only ones in this situation. Weekends and holidays hang especially heavy. But we don’t want to feel pitied and we don’t want to impose.

There are ways, I’ve discovered, to make things easier.

First, try to plan something for that time. Invite someone over, become involved in some activity, get a special book or movie. If you’ve lost a companion, do something different than has been your usual pattern.

Second, I’ve learned from a friend with severe arthritis. She refuses to label herself an arthritic because she is more than that. She’s a wife, a mom, a friend. I’m not a spinster nor an old maid. You are more than a divorcee, a widower, a victim. Labels can smother you.

Third, look for rainbows in your tears. Stand back and catch a glimpse of the fuller picture. The sun still continues to shine. People still laugh together, and so can you.

My dad died unexpectedly while I was working overseas. Within hours I left my community to come home, leaving instructions to inform my Korean colleagues. When I returned, the principal of our school brought a purse of money to help me cover extra expenses. Regardless of their financial limitations, they knew about one’s duty to go home. Accepting their gift was humbling but so appreciated. I saw rainbows in my tears.

“Precious Lord, give me strength for the journey. Be my light. Be my guide.

Be my friend.” — Deanna Edwards

Joyce Sasse writes for the Canadian Rural Church Network at www.canadian ruralchurch.net.

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BEEF | SHIPPING

XL Foods plant gets green light to ship to U.S. Exporting again | Brooks, Alta., plant begins shipping product following the largest beef recall in Canadian history

BY BARB GLEN LETHBRIDGE BUREAU

The XL Foods plant in Brooks, Alta., received clearance Dec. 7 to resume shipping product to the United States.

That is a relief to Canadian cattle producers and to JBS, the multinational packing company that is operating the plant and has an option to buy it and other XL Foods assets.

Exports from Alberta’s second largest meat processor were halted at the end of September when E. coli O157:H7 was found in its meat products.

At least 18 people were sickened

from eating the meat, and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency subsequently suspended the plant’s licence to operate.

That led to the largest beef recall in Canadian history, with thousands of products recalled in Canada and the U.S. and improvements required to the plant’s food safety systems.

Regular plant operations resumed in October and last week the U.S. Department of Agriculture re-listed the plant, indicating exports could resume immediately.

That means the plant has satisfied the USDA’s food safety and quality

standards and product will be subject to routine sampling at the border.

Canadian Cattlemen’s Association president Martin Unrau said producers welcomed the news.

“I think this is very positive and healthy, and I believe all the issues have been solved in a very positive manner and we’re moving forward.”

Unrau said little progress was being made on JBS’s purchase plan pending the reopening of U.S. markets to product from the Brooks plant.

“This will help them to bring some normalcy to that plant and really take a run at what they can do potentially,

and do the cattle industry a lot of good.”

Alberta agriculture minister Verlyn Olson said the process of ensuring safe beef from the plant has been long and difficult.

“Once again, Alberta’s reputation for high quality, safe food products has been maintained and the reopening of our largest trading partner is very good news for everyone involved,” said Olson.

Wildrose MLA Jason Hale, who represents the Brooks-Strathmore area where the plant is located, echoed those sentiments but added that he looks forward to a full investi-

gation into the E. coli contamination and plant closure.

Alberta Beef Producers and the Western Stock Growers Association have also called for an investigation amid questions of how the recall was handled.

The CFIA said in a news release that it continues “enhanced oversight activities” at the plant to ensure implementation of long-term preventive measures against contamination.

Unrau said cattle prices are likely to rise now that the XL Foods plant can compete for cattle more fully with other processors.

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Sask. appoints farmland investigator

BY KAREN BRIERE REGINA BUREAU

Persistent concerns about who is buying Saskatchewan farmland have pushed the province to act.

Agriculture minister Lyle Stewart said the province has hired a special investigator to study recent and future large land deals and trace the flow of money.

“There are lots of rumours about it,” Stewart told the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan’s annual meeting. “As far as we know, all of these people are Canadians and they’re welcome.”

Canadian citizens, corporations that aren’t publicly traded and permanent residents are allowed to buy as much farmland as they want.

However, non-residents and foreign corporations are limited to 10 acres.

Exemptions are often made for companies to establish operations such as potash mines. The Saskatchewan Farmland Security Board can also grant an exemption to allow people time to establish residence.

However, residents have begun to ask who their neighbours really are as investor-owned farms become more common.

“Does the government have a finger on the pulse of who is becoming land owners?” APAS delegate Terry Hildebrandt asked Stewart. “We don’t really know where the money is coming from.”

Some say farmland is selling far above what it would have a couple of years ago. It’s good for sellers but not so good for local buyers who say they can’t compete with deep investor pockets.

In particular, Chinese-Canadian investors have bought large tracts, including 27 quarters south of Regina, leading to speculation that the money is really coming from out of the country.

Stewart said complaints are already investigated, but the board’s capacity to do so is limited.

“So far it hasn’t been found that any of them have been funded by offshore money,” he said.

The flow of money is important because it could reveal true ownership.

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MAKING A HOLE

FEDERAL BUDGET | APPROVAL

Changes to grain act proceed Budget goes to Senate | Canadian Grain Commission funding to decline

BY BARRY WILSON OTTAWA BUREAU

The government’s mammoth budget bill, with its changes to the Canadian Grain Commission, was approved and sent to the Senate in a raucous House of Commons vote last week.

Final approval could happen as early as this week before Parliament adjourns for a Christmas break that stretches into late January.

The Senate agriculture committee already has completed and endorsed proposed changes to the Canada Grain Act, and the overall budget bill of more than 400 pages is expected to pass quickly in the Conservativedominated chamber.

The bill sets up the grain industry for higher user fee charges while ending traditional mandatory services, including inward inspection between prairie elevators and terminals.

Government funding for the grain commission will decline sharply and most of its funding will come from industry service payments.

The system to guarantee grain handler payments to producers will switch from the current bonding system to a mandatory insurance model.

Chief commissioner Elwin Hermanson told the Commons agriculture committee Dec. 5 that the commission changes are part of an historic grain sector policy overhaul that includes ending the CWB single desk.

“The grain sector is at a pivotal juncture when public policies and regulatory structures need to keep pace with rapid changes in the marketplace,” he told MPs a day after the budget vote, which led to swearing and near fisticuffs on the floor of Parliament.

Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association chair Gerrid Gust said that while recognizing the regulatory victories, the organization now has its sights set on other changes that are needed to help industry efficiency.

He told MPs the government should follow these steps: • Outlaw strikes and lockouts in the railway system. “In our view, rail services should be deemed an essential service.”

• End union rules at the Port of Vancouver that stop workers from loading grain if it rains more than five millimetres in a day. It is considered a safety hazard and delays loading of waiting ships. “We understand that ships load grain in the rain in Portland, Oregon, and around the world,” Gust said.

“There is no need for Canadian farmers to be put at a competitive disadvantage.”

• Introduce tough legislation, expected this week, to force railways to meet service standards for shippers.

Meanwhile, Hermanson warned against arguments from some lobby groups that outward inspection at terminals sending grain to export should also be made voluntary.

Unlike inward inspection, outward inspection helps guarantee customers of the quality and identity of the

grain they are buying, he said.

Outward inspection fees charged to the industry must increase as part of cost recovery, he added, but that is not a reason to make them voluntary at industry discretion.

Several prairie grain groups that support deregulation said industry should have a choice about whether they want the service.

Hermanson said mandatory outward inspection was cancelled in the United States in the 1970s, “and they had a wreck.” Mandatory U.S. outward inspection was reinstated.

“We just have to be very cautious that we don’t tamper with what has given us our Canada brand at the current time,” he told MPs. He said the commission is now sifting through the results of consultations on the proposed new fee structure, which will be implemented Aug. 1. The new rules will be announced soon.

Many interveners said the government proposal to cover only $5 million of the commission budget as a public good should be sharply increased to lower industry costs.

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Instead, the Canadian Renewable Fuels Association is concentrating on convincing the federal government to increase the content mandate for biodiesel from two percent to five percent.

It will also pressure the Ontario and Quebec governments to create the same kind of provincial biofuel content mandates that exist in western provinces.

A mandatory two percent national content mandate for biodiesel takes effect Jan. 1, including Quebec and the Maritime provinces for the first time. It is expected to add 140 million litres to the market for biodiesel.

The retreat from an earlier lobby effort to double the ethanol mandate level is largely because the Canadian ethanol industry does not have the capacity to meet the five percent mandate now in place.

The industry is asking for more government help to expand production capacity.

Canada imports as much as 10 percent of the ethanol it needs to meet the five percent ethanol mandate in gasoline.

“We do want to see the mandate grow on the biodiesel side from two to five percent,” CRFA president Scott Thurlow said in a Nov. 4 interview during the association’s annual convention.

“As an association, we’re still talking about whether we want to move the ethanol mandate up from five to 10, but before we do anything on the ethanol side we want to be sure we can meet it all through 100 percent domestic capacity, and we’re still not there yet.”

In his speech to the annual meeting, Thurlow said the CRFA is asking the federal government to re-open the eco-energy for biofuels program to allow new plant proposals or expansions to receive help.

He also praised the federal government for its support of the biofuel sector, its establishment of the mandates that have supported industry growth and its overall greenhouse gas reduction record.

“I think the government gets a little bit of a raw deal when people say that they’re not anything on climate change because the truth is, Canada’s biofuels policy is a winner at reducing GHGs (greenhouse gases),” said Thurlow. “We have a demonstrated program that is working.”

The renewable fuel lobby has a strong connection with the Conservatives, and the group has placed advertisements throughout downtown Ottawa thanking the government for its support of the industry.

Thurlow said Canada can meet its international climate change promises in large part through the reduction in fuel emissions because of biofuel and the federal requirement that it be part of the national fuel policy.

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CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY | CUTTING COSTS

Full steam ahead for CP’s cost reduction plan Effort to boost efficiency | The company is moving faster than expected on its turnaround plan CHICAGO, Ill. (Reuters) — Canadian Pacific Railway, the country’s second biggest rail carrier, announced Dec. 4 it will cut 4,500 jobs by 2016.

The move is part of a drive by the company’s new chief executive officer to slash costs and improve operating efficiency, now the industry’s worst.

The job reductions, announced by CEO Hunter Harrison during a speech in New York, were deeper than expected. The company, which has 19,500 employees and contractors, had earlier estimated it would cut five to 10 percent of its workforce, or 1,950 at the most.

In his speech, Harrison said he has pushed hard to cut costs in the five months since he was installed as CEO after a proxy battle led by William Ackman’s Pershing Square Capital Management Ltd, the U.S. hedge fund that is CP’s largest shareholder.

“Make no mistake, this is clearly, initially, a cost take-out story,” he said. “I would emphasize to you this is not some experiment in a laboratory. This is a proven, tried and tested model.”

Releasing an outline of its formal t u rnarou n d p l a n a hea d o f th e speech, the company repeated its pledge to achieve an aggressive target for operating efficiency.

It aims to lower its operating ratio to the mid-60s by 2016 from 74.1 percent now.

A push for efficiency has seen Canadian Pacific Railway’s hump yards closed and senior executives let go. The company plans more efficiency changes and more job cutting by 2016. | FILE PHOTO The ratio, which shows operating expenses as a percentage of revenue, is a key indicator in the rail industry: the lower the number, the better. CP’s ratio in the third quarter was the highest among North America’s six biggest railways.

Harrison said the pace of the change may be faster than predicted for the first 18 months, but will then “settle in.”

He said the company has closed hump yards, which are used to sort rail cars, in Toronto, Winnipeg, Calgary and Chicago since he took the helm. That will save $40 to $50 million in direct costs, with “much more” in indirect savings, he added.

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The company has also closed intermodal terminals in Milwaukee, Toronto and Chicago.

The company expects compound annual revenue growth of four to seven percent, measured against a 2012 base, as it moves toward its 2016 target. It expects cash flow before dividends of $900 million to $1.4 billion by 2016.

Harrison also said the company will relocate its headquarters from downtown Calgary to a rail yard in the city, saving $18 million annually.

CP is also considering the sale of surplus real estate.

In another measure to boost efficiency, the company said it would build longer rail sidings to accommodate longer trains, which will

allow it to move greater volumes of material with fewer trains.

CP said it would review options for its Delaware and Hudson Railway Co. line in the U.S. Northeast as it looks for potential assets to divest.

“The first thing I did when I came to this organization ... was take the map home at night and start saying what if, what if,” Harrison said. “What if we could do this? What if we could do that?”

The company also said it was exploring options and partnerships for the western part of its Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern Railroad.

A string of senior executives have left the company, including the chief operating officer, under Harrison’s push to reduce bureaucracy and red tape.

Harrison, who is currently serving as COO and CEO, said the company is in no hurry to hire his successor. He has previously said he plans to stay at CP for three to five years.

Harrison was Ackman’s favoured candidate for CEO ahead of the boardroom coup that saw Fred Green, the previous CEO, resign on the eve of the company’s May annual meeting.

A lifelong railroader who headed up CP’s chief rival, Canadian National Railway, until 2009, Harrison is widely credited with making it into North America’s most efficient railway.

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STURGEON RIVER WATERSHED | MANAGEMENT PRACTICES

Researchers gather concerns about Sturgeon River watershed

BY ROBIN BOOKER SASKATOON NEWSROOM

Farmers often keep detailed records of their environment: when birds return in the spring, how much precipitation they received and when hoarfrost blankets the countryside.

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ta Institute of Technology in Edmonton are tying to tap into some of these records in the Sturgeon River watershed.

A research team has conducted ecological monitoring and research on the watershed west of Edmonton for the past three years.

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Sometimes what people think is causing problems is actually beneficial for the watershed, he added.

“Take beavers for example. A lot of people will say that 30 years ago the river was flowing beautifully and there was lots of water and it was always clear because beavers were shot or trapped. Well, we know now that having beavers in the watershed is actually better for its ecological state.”

Issues facing the Sturgeon watershed include lower precipitation over the past 20 years, more cottage communities on the lakes, and increased phosphorus and sedimentation in the water. The watershed received a grade of fair in the State of the Sturgeon Watershed Report released earlier this year.

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Christmas memories from readers are featured on pages 23-25 in this special edition of the Farm Living section.

CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS | UKRAINIAN CULTURE

Christmas past: simple, meaningful Warm memories | Special treats, coins, games and a Christmas tree with a string of lights followed by carols at church

BY JOHN KAPICKI FREELANCE WRITER

Christmas 60 years ago looked different than it does today.

As a little kid, I looked forward to it because there was always candy around, the real Japanese oranges and an assortment of nuts.

I always ate well growing up on a farm, but at this time of year I got to taste goodies we didn’t get the rest of the year.

We’d go to my grandparents, which seemed so far away at six miles down the road, where we would enjoy a special Ukrainian Christmas dinner.

We got a coloured handkerchief with a quarter, a dime and a nickel wrapped in it. It was money we treasured.

We also got to have pop, candy and nuts, as well as our stockings filled with other goodies. I remember feeling how nice it was to listen to my uncles talk about their experiences at work.

At first this all took place in a small two-room log and mud-plastered house. It was warm and cozy.

Other people we visited gave us a little change. I would bring in close to $2 at the end of the season, at a time when money was scarce.

Christmas went on and on because of the calendar our Ukrainian culture went by.

Our gifts were predetermined long before Christmas day arrived, and depended on need more than want.

Usually, they were items like socks, pants or a pair of felt boots. We did feel a bit cheated.

At the country school, Santa handed out bags of goodies to everyone.

The school always had a tree and we sang carols in English. Ukrainian was not tolerated then in school and speaking it would bring a harsh punishment.

Church was important. At Christmas, church was crowded and there was a service at midnight. It was difficult to stand at church for what seemed an eternity as the preacher went on and on in a language (Slavonic) I never understood and only a few grown-ups knew.

I was supposed to learn the Lord’s Prayer in this language, but never could.

It was an age of confusion for me.

English only at school, Ukrainian in the community and Slavonic in church.

At home we sometimes had a simply decorated tree. When power

Christmas on the farm a half century ago was filled with family and friends and traditions. | came to our farm, we set up a tree with one string of lights and some tinsel. My sisters looked after that.

Christmas was a time for visiting and when a few kids got together, we played games in the snow that no one plays now, such as Ring Around the Rosie.

As well, we’d sometimes play

cricket in the schoolyard barn or go skating on the outside rink if we cleaned the ice, at least those that had skates could.

Ukrainian celebrations On Ukrainian New Year’s, based on the Julian calendar, Malanka came.

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It’s a tradition in which carolers dress up and go from house to house performing small plays or playing pranks.

They scared us kids by doing strange things in the house that I didn’t understand, but they also handed out candy and peanuts.

Just because it was festive season,

that didn’t mean the workload eased.

The animals had to be fed and watered, pens had to be cleaned, cows milked, fires tended, ashes cleaned out and wood boxes filled.

At the end of Christmas Day, I was tired. I was doing this work at a young age.

At Christmas I always gave the animals a little extra feed and a bit more bedding in their pens.

I think I could honestly say that as young kids we all knew the meaning and the reason for this special event.

Jesus Christ was born this day, and He was very special. He later died for us — so all our sins could be forgiven, so that we can go to Heaven.

It was also a time when people hitched horses to cutters and put bells on the harnesses.

I recall going out with my sisters in a cutter pulled by a horse with bells on the harness.

We went around the block, six miles, dropping into a few places to warm up and, of course, hoping for more goodies, which we always got.

In those days there were 15 families in the six-mile area around us and only a few had a car.

Yes, Christmas has changed a lot.

This season is more commercialized now, and some children never hear about the miracle of Jesus’s birth.

This is very sad. We have really lost a lot in those 60 years.

Twelve special dishes are prepared for the Christmas Eve meal that begins only after the first star appears.

The dishes are to remind us of the twelve Apostles. Food for the Holy Supper is prepared with no meat or dairy products.

At our Christmas Eve meals, hay was put under the table as a reminder of the humble place of Christ’s birth.

On top of the table was an embroidered tablecloth.

According to tradition, in the middle of the table a kolach (bread) is placed with a candle, which is left burning.

A lit candle is also placed in the window to welcome any homeless or lonely people. There is an extra table setting for the deceased souls. When all the family is at the table, prayers are recited and Boh Predvichny (God eternal) is sung.

After supper, nuts and candies are scattered in the hay under the table for the children to find. Throughout the rest of the evening, carols are sung.

When it is midnight, everyone goes to the nativity mass at church.

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BACON WRAPPED WATER CHESTNUTS 1 pkg bacon 2 tins whole water chestnuts, drained Cut bacon strips in half and wrap each water chestnut, securing with a toothpick. Place in a nine x 13 (22 x 33 cm) baking dish. Bake at 400 F (200 C) until bacon is browned, turning once, for 20 to 30 minutes.

BACON WRAPPED OLIVES 12 slices bacon 36 pimento or jalapeño stuffed olives Preheat oven to 400 F (200 C). Line cookie sheet with parchment paper.

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flour 624 mL baking powder 20 mL dry mustard 1 mL sage 2 mL shortening 60 mL milk 15 mL pork sausages or farmer sausage or wieners

Combine the flour, baking powder, mustard and sage. Cut in the shortening until small pea size lumps. Stir in the milk with a fork. Divide the dough, place one portion onto a floured counter and roll the dough to 1/8 inch (.25 cm) thickness and in a rectangle shape.

Place several sausages, end to end, the length of the dough. Roll the dough over to just cover and cut the dough, seal the edges and then cut the rolled sausages into one inch (2 cm) pieces.

Place on a baking sheet. Continue with the rest of the sausages and dough.

Bake at 400 F (200 C) until dough is golden.

Submitted by Jean Cheze of Meadow Lake, Sask.

EASY MARINATED FETA

Sauce: 1 1/2 c.

1/3 c.

2 tbsp.

1 tbsp.

1/2 tsp.

This is best made a day or two ahead.

1 tsp.

1 tsp.

2/3 c.

1 1/2 tsp.

1 1/2 tsp.

1 tsp.

1 tbsp.

1/2 tsp.

3 c.

ketchup 375 mL brown sugar 75 mL soy sauce 30 mL apple cider vinegar 15 mL black pepper 2 mL pinch of nutmeg and curry powder (optional)

Mix all ingredients well. Pour over already baked bacon wrapped chestnuts.

Return to oven for another 15 to 20 minutes until the sauce is a little thicker and sticky.

Let cool five minutes and then serve.

This recipe was submitted by Albert and Angie Ploeg of Iron Springs, Alta.

She often cooks the bacon wrapped chestnuts during the day and then adds the sauce and reheat just before serving.

Kathy Anderson of Swift Current, Sask., sent in a similar recipe. She marinates the water chestnuts in soy sauce for up to an hour before wrapping in bacon.

whole fennel seeds 5 mL coriander seeds 5 mL extra-virgin olive oil 150 mL fresh rosemary, 7 mL chopped fresh lemon 7 mL thyme, chopped grated lemon rind 5 mL lemon juice 15 mL crushed red 2 mL pepper flakes cubed feta cheese 400 g

In a small dry skillet, toast fennel and coriander seeds over medium heat, swirling pan, until fragrant, about three minutes. Transfer to one quart sealer.

Add oil, rosemary, thyme, lemon rind, lemon juice and red pepper flakes to seeds. Seal and shake to combine.

Add feta, seal jar and gently turn over once or twice to combine. Refrigerate for 12 hours, turning jar occasionally.

Make ahead and refrigerate for up to five days. The oil will solidify after 12 hours. Bring to room temperature to serve. Makes about 10 appetizers.

Serve with crackers or toasted pita wedges.

Adapted from Canadian Living Magazine and submitted by Starla Denny of Livelong, Sask.

Preheat oven to 350 F (180 C) and lightly grease a baking sheet.

Cut each jalapeno in half lengthwise using plastic gloves and scrape out the seeds and membrane.

Cream together feta, cream cheese, oregano and garlic powder.

Fill jalapeno halves with the cheese mixture and then dredge, in the following order, in three bowls containing: * flour and salt and pepper * beaten eggs and buttermilk * panko crumbs Set peppers cheese side up on the baking sheet and bake until the filling is bubbling and the crust is golden, 30 to 40 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool five to 10 minutes before serving.

Serves four to six Submitted by Maxine Bevan of Saskatoon.

FRUITY GLAZED MEAT BALLS 1 lb.

1 egg, 1/2 c.

3 tbsp.

lean ground beef 500 g slightly beaten dry bread crumbs 125 mL fresh parsley, 45 mL finely chopped 1/2 tsp. soy sauce 2 mL 1/2 tsp. salt 2 mL 1/4 tsp. black pepper 1 mL Combine ground beef, egg, bread crumbs, green onion, soy sauce, salt and pepper. Mix well and shape into one inch (2.5 cm) meatballs.

Arrange meat balls on lightly oiled foil-lined baking tray and bake in 400 F (200 C) oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until digital rapid-read thermometer inserted into several meatballs reads at least 160 F (71 C).

GRAPE CHILI SAUCE 1 c.

1 c.

2 tbsp.

1 tbsp.

1 tsp.

SPINACH SQUARES 2 tbsp.

3 1 tsp.

1 c.

1 c.

1 tsp.

1 lb.

4 c.

1/4 c.

2 tbsp.

1/4 tsp.

2 tbsp.

melted butter 60 mL eggs, beaten baking powder 5 mL flour 250 mL milk 250 mL salt 5 mL grated medium 500 g cheese chopped spinach 1L onion 60 mL chopped tops 30 mL of fresh garlic or garlic powder 1 mL chopped fresh 30 mL parsley or

1 tbsp. dried parsley 1 tsp. basil

15 mL 5 mL

Melt butter, beat eggs add baking powder, flour, milk and salt and beat well.

Add cheese, spinach, onion, garlic, parsley and basil.

Beat well and pour in a greased nine x 13 (22 x 33 cm) pan.

Bake for 35 minutes at 350 F (180 C).

Cut in 1 1/2 inch (4 cm) squares.

These squares freeze well.

Submitted by Nola George of Leslie, Sask.

chili sauce 250 mL grape jelly 250 mL packed brown sugar 30 mL soy sauce 15 mL lemon juice 5 mL

Combine the chili sauce, grape jelly, brown sugar, soy sauce and lemon juice, and mix. Add the sauce and meatballs in three to four quart (3 to 4 L) slow cooker.

Cook, covered, on high for three to four hours, or until sauce is bubbly and meat balls are hot.

Recipe adapted from Canada Beef Inc. consumer website (www.beefinfo. org) submitted by Kirsten Hollstedt of Kamloops, B.C. Thanks to all of our readers who shared their appetizer recipes.

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

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ON THE FARM | RANCHERS’ PLAN

Enthusiasm oozes from couple eager to expand Angus-Simmental cross | Young Alberta couple hopes to own a larger ranch to raise their family

BY BARB GLEN LETHBRIDGE BUREAU

Jake and Tanya Meyer have a small ranch along Pothole Creek in southern Alberta and they have dreams of owning a larger property one day. They have three sons: Duane, 2, and twins Bradley and Devin, who are five months old. Duane already shows a liking for farm equipment. | BARB GLEN PHOTOS

Jake Meyer seems just the kind of rancher that the Cattlemen’s Young Leaders program is looking for. He’s young, involved in the beef industry and has plans for the future that include a larger ranch and a larger herd.

And he is currently enrolled in the CYL program, which is organized through Canada Beef and assigns upand-comers with mentors in the cattle industry so they can develop desired skills.

Meyer, 28, and his wife, Tanya, run cattle on a quarter section along Pothole Creek, just south of Lethbridge.

They also lease pasture near Pincher Creek and Vulcan, Alta., and have 140 head of Angus-Simmental crossbred cows.

Meyer has been matched through CYL with former Alberta Beef Producers president and former MLA Arno Doerksen because of his interest in beef industry politics.

He already has his foot in the door, having been elected as an ABP delegate for Zone 2 last month. “I want to be a leader in the industry,� says Meyer. “I’ve always been a leader my whole life. And if you’re going to be a leader, you need to be in there where the decisions are made.�

But that’s not his only interest. He and Tanya are focused much of the

time on their three sons: Duane, 2, and five-month-old twins Bradley and Devin.

The couple joke that they have good hired hands in the making, but it’s too soon to know for sure. “We hope that our kids are going to be active in the industry too,� says Jake. “We have our whole lives ahead of us.�

Adds Tanya: “We’ll have to have a large ranch just to keep them occupied.�

The couple have been married for three years. Jake grew up in nearby Montana and always had plans to own his own ranch.

He got work in the oil industry, earning roles of increasing responsibility until he finally became the youngest manager his company had ever had, at the age of 22.

He was running an oil rig in Argentina, but his dream of having a ranch, a wife and a family remained strong. “Things were very stressful down there,� he recalls. “I didn’t want that lifestyle.�

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He met Tanya when he was visiting ranching friends. She is a rancher’s daughter and avid horsewoman who grew up in rural southern Alberta. “I love living in the country,� says Tanya. “I love being outside.�

Three young boys leave her little time for other pursuits, but she insists on helping with fall roundup.

She shares Jake’s ambition to one day own a larger ranch, ideally in prime ranching country around Pincher Creek. “I think if I didn’t support him, he’d do it anyway,� says Tanya. “And he’s really good at it. He’s definitely a leader kind of a person.�

She hopes to take a bookkeeping course so she can manage the ranch accounts, and she’d like to explore an agricultural business degree when the children are older.

Opportunities to expand the ranch are limited in this part of Alberta.

They are surrounded by farmland, much of it irrigated and the rest targeted by developers for acreage subdivision.

That’s why they run cattle in three different locations, a practice that requires lots of horseback riding and transport.

Their heifers are artificially inseminated, calve in March and April and are sold in the fall along with the calves. They’ve bought new heifers every year in an effort to acquire cash flow.

The Angus-Simmental cross works well for their plans. “A lot of feedlots like that cross,� says Jake. “I’m kind of biased to black.�

Their lives are busy now, but their dreams are tantalizingly close and they have the energy to pursue them. “It’s tough to get started, when you are young, but it’s not impossible,� says Jake about owning and operating a ranch. “It just takes a lot of sacrifice and a lot of discipline and a lot of patience.�

CHRISTMAS MEMORY | GRANDMA’S DESSERT

Christmas tradition continues Favourite pie | Forget the pudding — all we wanted was the sauce

BY DIANE JONES FREELANCE WRITER

The Kieper family Christmas dinner dessert was Christmas pudding with “yummy� sauce.

When I was a little kid we went to Great Grandma’s for dinner and after tasting the pudding asked for “just sauce� and I got it!

After Great Grandma moved to the care home we went to Grandma Kieper’s and though she made the traditional pudding and sauce, she asked the grandchildren what their favourite dessert would be.

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Then we started to go to my mom’s for Christmas. She made the pudding and I brought the pie.

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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year From LaVar Payne, Member of Parliament, Medicine Hat Constituency Office Contacts: Medicine Hat office:

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CHRISTMAS TRADITION | HOLY EVE MEAL

Christmas celebration keeps heritage alive Ukrainian feast enjoyed with family and friends

BY NADEN HEWKO FREELANCE WRITER

My parents immigrated to Canada from Ukraine, where Christmas was celebrated on the old Julian calendar, making this holy day fall on Jan. 6 in Canada.

They respected Dec. 25 celebrations also, but remained faithful to their own culture.

Christmas Eve was regarded as the most special evening in anticipation of the birth of Christ.

A holy eve supper was prepared for the immediate family. I recall my mother including us in the preparations for this meal of traditional Ukrainian food.

A day or two before, our task was to pick over a few cups of wheat, removing any weed seeds and damaged grain. This was soaked overnight in cold water and formed the basis of kutia, the first dish served.

The wheat was gently simmered until tender and the kernels burst open. Poppy seeds were partially ground and added to the cooking mixture. It was then cooled and sweetened with liquid honey.

Father would bring a little evergreen from town and keep it frozen outdoors until morning. It was placed in a container of sand, then brought into the house and decorated by the children — with his supervision.

We also had to keep the woodbox filled because ever ything was cooked on the wood burning kitchen stove. Mother spent the day in the kitchen preparing all the food.

The dishes in order of presentation include: kutia, borsch, braided bread called kalach, fried fish, sauteed onions with mushroom sauce, two kinds of perogies, two kinds of cabbage rolls, fruit compote made from dried apples, figs and prunes, pumpyshkies —deep fried like doughnuts without the hole — and baked fruit filled rolls, called perishkies.

The menu can vary with the families, but all start with kutia.

Growing up, the children looked forward to this delicious meal. When I married, I kept up the tradition of the Ukrainian style Christmas Eve supper but adjusted the date to Dec. 24 in keeping with our Canadian dates.

We wear our Ukrainian shirts embroidered by relatives in Ukraine.

Our children love the food and prefer it over the traditional turkey dinner we serve on Dec. 25.

They often choose to be home for the Holy Eve supper rather than for Christmas Day. One year, one of our newly married sons could not make it to the farm for the Holy Eve Supper yet he expressed a deep desire to have a traditional meal on the 24th.

We were able to freeze and pack off most of the dishes and have it delivered to where he and his bride were spending the holiday. Our children have learned how to prepare the special food for the Ukrainian Holy Eve supper when they cannot join us due

to distance and work.

The grandchildren have developed a fondnesss for the meal and our adult granddaughters have learned to successfully prepare a Holy Eve meal using my recipes.

The tradition is being passed on through the generations.

When Jan. 6 comes around, I prepare the Holy Eve supper food once more and ask family and close friends to share it with us.

They enjoy the food and we enjoy their company.

ABOVE: All dolled up for Christmas are husband Slavie Hewko, son Allen, daughter Shirley Parkinson, granddaughter Zoe, Naden Hewko and granddaughter Ann Hewko. Our Ukrainian shirts were embroidered by our relatives in Ukraine.

FRONT, CLOCKWISE: Some of the food on the Hewko’s Christmas Eve supper table include Kutia, which is the first dish served, filled baked rolls called perishkies, kalach, perogies and centre, cabbage rolls with a bowl of onion and mushroom sauce. | NADEN HEWKO PHOTOS

Wishing You A Happy Holiday Season

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Season’s Greetings At this festive season, we are pleased to extend

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year George Rogers, MLA Deputy Speaker and Chair of Committees Proud to serve the residents of Leduc-Beaumont

our best wishes to you and your families for a safe, happy holiday season and a prosperous 2013.

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HUMOUR | FROM END TO BEGINNING

An about turn on the good old days THE MORE THINGS CHANGE …

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he reverse life cycle was invented by comedian George Carlin. The late George Carlin.

The premise is that life is unfair (we all know that). And life is tough, right?

So why does it have to end with death? Is death supposed to be some kind of bonus?

It would be better if we started out dead, then moved into an old folks’ home where we could eat canned peaches for a couple of years and

talk incessantly about the good old days that haven’t even happened yet.

Then after we get kicked out of the home for being too young, we get a job, or several jobs, and cop a gold watch after 30 or 40 years.

Eventually, when we’re actually young enough to enjoy retirement, we do drugs, have keg parties and ride around town with nothing to do and lots of time to not do it in.

After a few years of this, we become a kid. The prime directive of a kid is to mess around and not have any responsibilities beyond making sure we don’t set the cat on fire.

After kid comes baby, and that means being waited on hand and foot.

Only drawback — it’s back to the canned peaches — and worse. Then we get to float around in a warm dark place for nine months listening to the beat of a jungle drum a.k.a. heartbeat.

May the peace and joy be with you through the coming year.

From the Progressive Conservative Party of Saskatchewan

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Roger Parent Saskatoon Meewasin 306-652-4607

Gordon Wyant Saskatoon Northwest 306-934-2847

After that, it’s lights out — a pretty good payoff for all that time spent working for a living way back when.

Some might spot a connection between our last days on earth and our early days of babyhood. The main difference is the address.

As babies, we live at 234 Main Street or 189 Pinehouse Road. When we are geezers, our keepers like to put us in quaint sounding places that include words like “downs,” as in “Royal Oak Downs,” and “view,” as in “Shady View.”

Unfortunately, the view of those canned peaches is seldom shady and more often overly fluorescent.

Not having personally experienced Shady View or Royal Oak Downs, I am loathe to condemn them outright, but since most of my life experience revolves around television, it’s clear that Livia Soprano (remember The Sopranos?) was deeply suspicious of her particular Shady View.

And deeply suspicious of her son Tony for putting her there. So much so that she tried to get Junior Soprano to facilitate Tony’s sleeping with the fishes.

And Livia’s Shady View (actually Green Grove) was the priciest retirement home in New Jersey.

At any rate, I don’t think Royal Oak Grove Shady Downs type places like their guests carting in 75-pound subwoofers, which I am afraid I would have to stipulate as an entitlement.

And two cats, of course.

Lyle Stewart Thunder Creek 306-693-3229

Dustin Duncan Weyburn-Big Muddy 306-842-4810

Yogi Huyghebaert Wood River 306-266-2100 306-642-4744

Greg Ottenbreit Yorkton 306-783-7275

May God fill your Christmas and every day with His tidings of comfort and joy.

Garry Breitkreuz, M.P. Yorkton-Melville

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CHRISTMAS TRADITION | TREE HUNT

Field trip strengthens family bond

BY TAMMY WEBSTER FREELANCE WRITER

When December shows up on the calendar, our family starts getting excited about the Thompson family tree hunt on the farm north of Birch River, Man. The farm is our grandparents’ house nestled between acres of farmland near the Porcupine Mountains.

On the weekend before Christmas, 15 grandchildren, two great-grand-

children and all their significant others, ranging in age from two to 32, head to the farm to take part in the tree hunt. This is a tradition that Grandma and Grandpa started years ago to allow the family to experience the fun and family ties a tree hunt can create.

Everyone gathers in the house until the last one arrives. When Grandma says, “time to go,” we head out to the porch and get on our winter gear.

Once everyone is dressed, we load

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up the trucks. With Christmas carols blaring out of the radio, the older ones pile in elbow to elbow.

The younger ones crawl in and take their positions on someone’s knee so they can peer out the window.

The trucks are filled with laughter as we head out the driveway and start the hunt for the perfect tree.

As we travel down the roads and across acres of farmland, everyone’s eyes are peeled for the tree.

Once we find a clump of trees, the trucks stop and everyone jumps out.

There are smiles on children’s faces, the snowballs are flying and someone is being buried in the snow.

As we move through knee deep snow the younger ones ride on the shoulders of the others. With red cheeks from the cold, they are still on lookout for the tree.

When we find it, we all gather round and watch Grandpa cut it down.

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Then the older boys carry it to the truck. We all wonder how long it will stay in the back of the truck with Grandpa driving so fast.

We pull back into the long driveway with the horns honking. All the aunts and uncles peer through the window to see the perfect Christmas tree.

Once the group picture is snapped,

we head into the house to warm up.

We are greeted at the door by the smell of Grandma’s soup, buns and chili. As we warm up and enjoy our lunch, we share stories about another successful family tree hunt.

This tradition has brought our family together every year. No matter what the age, everyone is excited to go to the farm and hunt for a tree.

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Christmas gathering honours families

Richard A. Gibbons B.A., LL.B Barrister & Solicitor

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From my family to yours, have a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year

MERRY CHRISTMAS Wishing you and your family peace and joy this Christmas season.

Best Wishes for a Happy New Year

descendants of the family have scattered across Western Canada, but for the past 14 years, the Welch women have gathered on the first Saturday of December for an annual Christmas party.

Enjoy a wonderful holiday season with family and friends.

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The highlight of the party is to share good food and kick off the Christmas season.

The hostess varies from throughout central Saskatchewan. Each year, the hostess chooses a charity. Instead of gifts, we donate to a favorite cause.

Our donations have honoured Welch women we have lost and other charities that our now dear to our hearts from food banks and Parkinson’s disease to cancer and brain injury organizations.

Christmas is about family and this party reminds us of the value of the season. Those of us who have lost our mothers and sisters come to feel a connection and want to honour to our loved ones.

We have had traditions emerge over the years. The hostess receives a huge bag of cabbage rolls, a much sought after family favourite. This encourages some women to want to host to receive Carole’s cabbage rolls or Aunt Ruth’s cake donuts or Aunt Pat’s tarts, which were really Aunt Lily’s recipe.

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PASTIMES | COLLECTING

Everything you want to know about Oxbow — and more

Season’s Greetings This holiday season, I would like to extend from my family to yours, our warmest wishes for a safe and happy holiday.

Don’t be afraid to ask historian Michael Bartolf, who has been gathering and indexing information for decades

BY CHRISTALEE FROESE FREELANCE WRITER

OXBOW, Sask. — Michael Bartolf is a walking, breathing historical library. He has shelves, countertops, tables and rooms stacked with books, magazines, newspaper clippings and self-made indexes to many of his collections.

If you ask him about the history of Saskatchewan, he has more than 300 community history books to grab.

Bartolf also has an index documenting every post office opening and closing date in the province, as well as the land descriptions.

For example, one entry for White Bear states that the opening date was 1911-02-11 with the land description being 18-22-16W3.

In addition, the 84-year-old-retired Saskatchewan farmer has created numerous indexes from The Globe and Mail, The New York Times, The Western Producer, National Geographic and a number of local newspapers.

These indexes track all references to anyone who ever came from Oxbow and area, with entries that include the publication, date, edition and page number for listings such as obituaries and feature stories.

“I read about four or five newspapers every week and I watch for anything that is historical. The people can be a day old or 105 years old, as long as they have roots back here in Oxbow, I’ll index it,” said Bartolf.

Collecting historical information consumes most of his day. Awake by 6 a.m., he heads to his computer to begin collecting information about his community. At midnight, he is often found in the same corner spot.

“Sometimes you’d think he was married to that computer,” said Michael’s wife, Ruth.

Otto Neuman, chair of Oxbow’s Ralph Allen Memorial Railway Museum, said the Bartolfs have made an invaluable contribution to the community both as volunteers and as historical document keepers.

“He has spent hours and hours keeping records for the museum and he does a lot of that work at home,” said Neuman.

“I don’t know how else to describe his work but to say it’s priceless.

Where else would you get that kind of information?”

The most rewarding part for Bartolf is when he can connect visitors with their past. His most memorable visitor was a woman from Baltimore, Maryland, who travelled to Oxbow two years ago to trace her roots.

With help from Bartolf, the woman spent two weeks in the area, eventually finding information about her grandfather, the mayor of Oxbow at the turn of the century.

He was able to find the homestead of the family as well as information about her uncle, a Second World War veteran who was killed in a runaway horse accident involving a binder.

“It’s all in the paper, you just have to open it up,” said Bartolf, who also tracked another uncle of the Balti-

more woman.

This uncle was a stonemason, and Bartolf was able to take her to one of four buildings in Oxbow he constructed.

One of Bartolf ’s most prized possessions is a 100-year-old copy of the Oxbow Herald, which he keeps in a plastic covering in a manila envelope.

“I drink very little, I hunt somewhat and I don’t go coffeeing. I keep history books,” said Bartolf about his hobby.

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RESEARCH | RICHARDSON’S GROUND SQUIRRELS

The secret lives of prairie rodents Population control | Although the Richardson’s ground squirrel can cause havoc, researcher stresses humane control

BY BARB GLEN LETHBRIDGE BUREAU

She is in the mood for love for only two hours on one afternoon of one day per year.

That is the surprising biology of the female Richardson’s ground squirrel.

The male’s sexual lot is only slightly better: he produces sperm for four weeks of the year and must time his mating activities with those precious two hours per year when the female will accept him.

Given those restrictions, why do ground squirrels, commonly but incorrectly called gophers, seem so plentiful?

Gail Michener, professor emeritus at the University of Lethbridge who has made a career out of studying Richardson’s ground squirrels, told a Nov. 30 lecture that the mobility of males and the ability of females to mate with multiple males is part of the reason for ground squirrel numbers.

Ground squirrels have only one lit-

ter per female per year of six to eight offspring per litter.

Even so, there may not be as many of the rodents as farmers seem to think, depending on conditions.

“The big problems have happened in recent years where we’ve had these drought years,” Michener said in an interview after her lecture.

“Two things happen under drought conditions, one of which is the crops don’t do very well,” she said.

“G ro u n d s q u i r re l s o f c o u r s e evolved here on the Prairies so they

can cope with drought. And you can see them more easily amongst the sparse crop, so there may not necessarily be more of them but they are easier to see and the farmer has already got a problem with growing a crop that’s not thriving under those conditions.”

Michener has studied Richardson’s ground squirrels for 30 years at three sites in southern Alberta. Little was known about the life cycles and behaviours of the ubiquitous prairie rodents until her ground-breaking

research began.

“In the 1960s, little was known about them except how to kill them,” said Michener.

The mammals’ habits of digging holes and eating crops make them the common bane of farmers.

Michener amassed a wealth of information from years of in-field research, in which she trapped, eartagged and painted the rodents with hair dye for identification.

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What I really hate is when people do their controlling when the females are lactating because I know the baby ground squirrels are sitting underground waiting for their mommy to come with milk.

GAIL MICHENER UNIVERSITY OF LETHBRIDGE

aware that her research can be used in part to kill ground squirrels that are considered troublesome.

“I certainly accept that there are situations under which the numbers of ground squirrels reaches the point where it’s definitely going to have an impact,” she said.

Strychnine is a commonly used poison to kill ground squirrels.

Though effective, it won’t eliminate them for long periods because they will re-invade when there is an existing burrow system and when environmental conditions are right.

Michener said farmers need to accept some loss to ground squirrels, just as they accept some grain losses out the back of their combines.

“You make a compromise there, and so there’s probably compromises that we can make with the ground squirrels, too. Tolerate this many, and once it gets to that many, do something about it.”

Ideally, adults should be controlled in early spring, before many of them have mated. Females generally become pregnant within 10 days of emerging from hibernation. About one month later, there are six to eight times as many ground squirrels.

“Now you’ve got a big task and it’s not really the right time to deal with it because you’ve got a bigger job than you would have had if you’d taken action in the spring.”

Adult males enter hibernation in June and females in July, so poisoning in summer will kill juveniles but has no impact on adult populations.

“They will come back next year even if you manage to get rid of the juveniles,” Michener said.

She said farmers may not consider it,but there is a humane element in the timing of control efforts.

“What I really hate is when people do their controlling when the females are lactating because I know the baby ground squirrels are sitting underground waiting for their mommy to come with milk. She never comes and they slowly starve to death.

“I think farmers should be humane, and so if they’re going to control, they should control first thing in the spring, as soon as the animals are coming out of hibernation.”

The pocket gopher, left, is the only true gopher on the Prairies. On the right is the Richardson’s ground squirrel, which is commonly called a gopher. | FILE PHOTOS

Diet, sleep habits differ between pocket gopher, ground squirrel They’re not gophers.

Those prairie rodents that dig burrows, attract predators and snack on farmers’ crops are Richardson’s ground squirrels.

Gail Michener, a biologist with 30 years of research on the ubiquitous prairie mammals, makes the point clearly in her lectures.

“The name gopher has become very well entrenched in every day usage,” she said in a Nov. 30 lecture at the University of Lethbridge.

“But the animal that you’re familiar with … is the Richardson’s ground squirrel.”

Michener said there are 25 species of ground squirrels in North America and they share common characteristics of hibernation, foraging above ground during the day and going underground for sleep and protection.

Other members of the squirrel fam-

(Pocket gophers) are nonhibernators so they are active year round. They are root eaters, so they forage below ground.…

The rare occasions they do come above ground, it’s at night.

GAIL MICHENER UNIVERSITY OF LETHBRIDGE

ily include chipmunks, prairie dogs, marmots and woodchucks.

In contrast, there is only one gopher species in Alberta, the pocket gopher.

“They have an entirely different lifestyle,” said Michener. “They’re non-hibernators so they are active year round. They are root eaters, so they forage below ground.… The rare

occasions they do come above ground, it’s at night.”

Gophers close up their holes when they go back underground, leaving mounds of freshly dug soil.

Michener found no audience response to her query about the identity of Richardson, the person for whom the familiar prairie ground squirrels are named.

Sir John Richardson was an explorer, surgeon and naturalist who travelled with the first two Franklin expeditions that were tasked with finding the Northwest Passage.

He was not aboard Franklin‘s third ill-fated expedition that was lost in 1845.

Michener said Richardson came in contact with ground squirrels on one of the expedition’s cross-country treks from Hudson’s Bay to the Arctic Ocean, and sent specimens to the British Museum in 1820.

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• Richardson’s ground squirrels (Urocitellus richardsonii) are also known as gophers, flickertails and picket pins • live in short-grass and mixedgrass prairies in southern prairie provinces • adult males emerge from hibernation in late February • adult females emerge from hibernation about two weeks after males • only five to 12 percent of males live to adulthood because of mating stresses and predation • 30 percent of females reach adulthood • adult females outnumber males by three or four to one • 23 day gestation with one litter per year • six to eight offspring per litter • 25 percent of litters have multiple sires • females live in groups and males live alone • eat grasses, forbs, cereals, seeds and some insects Source: University of Lethbridge, research.uleth. ca/rgs

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ENVIRONMENT | FARMING PRACTICES

Suzuki takes swipe at conventional agriculture Sustainable farming | Environmentalist calls pesticides the ‘dumbest thing’ invented and believes organic agriculture is the way to go

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I defy any of those conventional farmers, I defy any farmer to tell me that when you are converting oil into food, that this is sustainable.

DAVID SUZUKI ENVIRONMENTALIST

Leaning across a book-signing table from David Suzuki, Sid Stevenson, a young farmer from Kenton, Man., listened carefully to Canada’s most famous environmentalist and his thoughts on modern agriculture.

Suzuki spoke to an audience of 1,000 Dec. 4 at the Manitoba Conservation Districts Association annual meeting in Brandon.

In his keynote speech, while sign-

ing books following his presentation and during his talk with Stevenson, Suzuki offered multiple critiques of conventional agriculture.

Well known for his opposition to industrial agriculture, Suzuki said pesticides are the “dumbest thing” that humans ever invented and that most farmers should revert to practices now referred to as organic agriculture.

“Organic should be conventional (farming), and it was 50 years ago, (but) it’s not anymore and I think that’s tragic because industrial agri-

culture is simply not sustainable. It is based on converting oil into food,” Suzuki said at the book-signing table.

“It takes six to eight calories of oil to make one calorie of food. That’s crazy. It’s totally unsustainable,” Suzuki added in an aggressive tone, jabbing his finger towards a reporter’s voice recorder.

“I defy any of those conventional farmers, I defy any farmer to tell me that when you are converting oil into food, that this is sustainable.”

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“You mean to tell me that western farmers have a responsibility to feed people in India, China and Europe?

Bullshit,” he said, as about a dozen people waited for a box of his recent book, The Legacy, to be delivered to the table.

“Everybody tells me that the goal of industrial agriculture is to feed the world’s masses. This is (how) Monsanto and all these companies justify genetically modified organisms. The people that need that food, they don’t have the money to pay for it. So don’t tell me that Monsanto is in the business of making genetically modified food so we can give it away to people in Africa….

They are in the business of making money… it’s just a rationalization to justify what they are doing.”

Despite the radical message and the hard-hitting tone, Stevenson and other farmers who attended Suzuki’s Brandon speech said his comments have merit.

For instance, Stevenson agreed that the existing crop production system isn’t sustainable.

“Consumers are driving what we are producing and are we doing it in a sustainable way? Probably not. Phosphate isn’t going to last forever,” said Stevenson, who is in his 20s and helps run a conventional farm west of Brandon.

As for pesticides, Stevenson said organic farming isn’t perfect because producers must deal with fungus, disease and potential mycotoxin contamination.

On the other hand, conventional farmers may be too dependent on pesticides, he added.

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Clayton Robins, who farms near Rivers, Man., said people may not like Suzuki’s comments about agriculture, but producers can’t ignore his message or the reality that consumers want organic food.

“It’s pretty hard to have somebody (like Suzuki) come in and tell you what to do … but you still have to listen,” Robins said, adding that many Canadians believe in Suzuki and people with similar messages.

“We (farmers) are a very small percentage of the population, so what the population is saying, we can’t ignore.”

While sharing his thoughts on agriculture at the book-signing table, Suzuki said farmers must adapt to make agriculture more sustainable.

That’s fine from Stevenson’s point of view because change is a healthy part of the industry.

“I just think it (farming) is going to keep evolving into something else,” he said. “That’s why agriculture is so exciting and interesting…. It’s (about) opportunity and change.

Who wants to keep doing the same thing over and over again?”

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Time to give biofuel benefits attention, says expert Aggressive promotion needed | Biofuel industry told to speak up and explain the environmental advantages over fossil fuels STORIES BY BARRY WILSON OTTAWA BUREAU

The biofuel industry has to step up its game to convince Canadians that it is a vital part of the climate change solution, says a Vancouver environmental academic.

“We need biofuels big time and it can’t be marginalized anymore,” Mark Jaccard, a resource and environmental management professor at Simon Fraser University, told the annual Canadian Renewable Fuels Association meeting Dec. 4 in Ottawa.

“We need to make biofuels happen really fast.”

He said government suppor t through mandatory requirements for biofuel content in fuel will continue to be necessary because fossil fuel, while more polluting, will always be cheaper.

“Fossil fuels will beat biofuels every time,” he said in an interview after his speech.

“They’re plentiful, they’re high density energy, they will kill off renewables if you let them compete fairly and they will kill off the planet.

So there’s the tradeoff. Do you want

to pay a little bit more for moving around in a vehicle and supporting agriculture or do you want to pay less and destroy the planet?”

Some argue that oil reserves are declining and the “peak oil” tipping point of declining reserves has been passed or soon will be, but Jaccard said new oil reserves are becoming accessible and available resources will stretch for decades into the future.

Jaccard said the federal government’s climate change policies are a disaster, promoting oilsands and conventional development that is

leading to global warming.

The government has supported biofuel production with a mandate requiring use of renewable fuels in gasoline and diesel, but it still is a small part of Canada’s energy strategy.

In Ottawa, the Conservatives have been targeting opposition New Democrats for proposing a carbon cap-and-trade system that government MPs say would be a $21 billion “tax on everything.”

Jaccard noted that the Conservatives also promised a cap-and-trade carbon system in the 2006 election campaign.

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He told the convention that the only way to contain global warming is for governments to impose controls and costs on carbon emissions.

Ottawa must become tougher in dealing with carbon-emitting industries such as the Alberta oilsands and pollution-emitting vehicles, he added.

“We have to make carbon production costly or regulate it.”

He said the biofuel industry must be part of the solution with more aggressive self-promotion.

“Being nice has not worked,” he said. “It is time for you to speak up. Be vocal.”

Jaccard said the official international position of holding average temperature increases to 2 C is already lost.

The real temperature increase could be 4 to 6 C if governments do not get tougher about controlling emissions, he added.

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Food versus fuel debate not an issue: consultant The food versus fuel debate around the biofuel industry is a bogus debate because of increased efficiency in livestock feeding, a Vancouver consultant told a renewable fuels meeting Dec. 5.

Don O’Connor, president of S&T Squared Consulting, told the Canadian Renewable Fuels Association annual convention in Ottawa that millions of acres of land once required to produce coarse grains for feed are no longer needed because of increased livestock feeding efficiency.

The demand for land to grow feed grain is 35 percent less than it was in the 1970s because of increased yields and better livestock feed use efficiency, he added.

As well, biofuel production creates significant amounts of livestock feed byproduct, further reducing the need for coarse grain production.

So land used to produce coarse grains for ethanol production does not displace land needed to produce food, said O’Connor.

“I would argue that the food supply is more secure now than it was a decade ago.”

His consulting company has a long association with the CRFA, and association chair Tim Haig referred to him as “the only speaker who is so much in demand that he’s invited back year after year.”

O’Connor said the alternative to using the land for biofuel feedstock production is to produce more lowprice grain for export, which will compete with producers in developing countries.

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WORLD IN BRIEF COURTS

Lawsuit on grain settlement proceeds SINGAPORE (Reuters) — The CME Group, the biggest operator of U.S. futures exchanges, has no plans to shut open-outcry trading pits, but will not change new price settlement rules for grains despite a lawsuit by a group of traders.

“Their lawsuit has zero merit,” Phupinder Gill, chief executive officer of CME, said.

Gill said the company expected the recent ruling by a Chicago judge allowing the grain traders to go ahead with a lawsuit to overturn the CME’s new end-of-day settlement rules that they say are killing business in the trading pits. The CME has no plans to withdraw the new settlement rules that include transactions done electronically, where the bulk of the volume comes from.

Prior to the change, CME had a century-old tradition of settling futures prices for crops like corn and soybeans based on transactions executed in the pits.

Gill said there are no plans to close floor trading as long as liquidity exists.

Xi Jinping.

Farmers in China do not own most of their fields. Instead, most rural land is owned by villages, and farmers get leases that last for decades.

is under growing pressure to import and allocate more goods as it tries to avoid social unrest due to shortages and soaring prices.

WHEAT MARKETS

ECONOMIC SANCTIONS

Iran faces food crisis LONDON/DUBAI (Reuters) — Iran’s food distribution system is in crisis even though western sanctions do not directly target the market, badly hurting the poor and turning some staples into luxuries.

Private importers are shrinking away from deals made risky by turmoil in the rial currency, and many foreign banks are reluctant to finance even items that are exempt from the sanctions for fear of drawing fire for doing business with Iran.

The result is that the Iranian state

Western wheat in demand HAMBURG, Germany (Reuters) — Wheat exports from western nations should be boosted as supplies from Russia and the Black Sea region run out, traders say.

Canadian, American, European and Australian wheat is expected to compete for key Middle Eastern markets, while niche producers Romania and Bulgaria are also likely to soon sell their remaining supplies.

“We are likely to see the last gasp of sales from Russia and Ukraine in the next few weeks and then more

demand will be switched to the West EU, especially France, and the United States,” a European trader said.

Wheat export powerhouses Russia and Ukraine both suffered enormous crop damage this summer.

Russia may import grains, while Ukraine has voluntary export limits.

Argentina, meanwhile, has harvest problems related to flooding.

FARMING THE SEA

Oyster farm sues (Reuters) — A California oyster farm has sued the United States government, challenging a U.S. Department of Interior decision to end its 40-year lease on public land.

The suit by the Drakes Bay Oyster Company, an hour north of San Francisco, pits environmentalists

LAND VALUES

Brazil land values soar SAO PAULO, Brazil (Reuters) — Prices for farmland in Brazil surged by an average 14 percent a year to nearly quadruple during the past decade, well outpacing inflation and nearly matching gains made by Sao Paulo’s blue-chip stock index, a new study shows.

Improving diets in economies such as China have driven up prices of commodities like soybeans, corn and animal proteins, which in turn have led investment and pension funds to buy Brazilian farmland.

This has steadily pushed up the prices of and investment returns from Brazil’s productive tropical farmland, according to research from Sao Paulo-based consultancy Informa Economics FNP. Between January 2002 and December 2011, farmland appreciated 278 percent on average in Brazil, while cumulative inflation in that period was about 88 percent.

High grain prices have induced farmers and investors to expand into frontier areas where land is cheaper due to the lack of transport infrastructure.

FARMLAND INVESTMENT

Stopping expropriation BEIJING, China (Reuters) — China’s cabinet has vowed to tighten laws on the expropriation of farmland, warning that the problem risked fuelling rural unrest and undermining the country’s food security.

“Rural land has been expropriated too much and too fast as industrialization and urbanization accelerate,” state news agency Xinhua reported, summing up a meeting of the state council.

More reforms need to be put in place and a better legal system set up to resolve the problems, including stricter regulations on farmland expropriation, Xinhua said.

While the comments on land seizures do not break new policy ground, they do underscore government jitters about rural discontent as president Hu Jintao prepares to hand over the running of the country to his successor, vice-president

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eager to create the first West Coast marine wilderness outside Alaska against sustainable and local agriculture groups who see the operation as the ideal balance between using and preserving nature.

The family-owned company sued interior secretary Ken Salazar, saying he based his decision to close the operation on a faulty environmental impact statement.

The oyster farm and surrounding ranches were sold to the federal government 40 years ago in exchange for long-term leases.

Salazar said he would renew leases to cattle ranchers at Point Reyes National Seashore, but not the oyster farm.

Salazar told Kevin Lunny and his family the oyster lease on property in the Point Reyes National Seashore would end on Nov. 30, and he gave the family and employees 90 days to gather their belongings.

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CANADIAN WESTERN AGRIBITION | INTERNATIONAL BUYERS

Foreign cattle producers look to Canada for genetics

BY MICHAEL RAINE SASKATOON NEWSROOM

Erling Gresseth of Veistad Charolais in Hegra, Norway, bought 70 embryos and a two-thirds share of a bull for semen production during the Western Canadian Agribition in Regina. | MICHAEL RAINE PHOTO

REGINA — Erling Gresseth makes the trip to Canadian Western Agribition in Regina because he can count on the show delivering profitable results for his purebred cattle business in Norway.

Gresseth bought 70 Charolais embryos at this year’s show as well as an interest in semen rights from a bull owned by Bryan Hicks of Arthur, Ont. He will also be taking back 20 to 30 embryos for producers in Sweden.

“I need to be able to place a lot of trust in the people I buy from (when) overseas. My business depends on it,”

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said the purebred breeder from Hegra, Norway.

Gresseth has been buying Canadian Charolais genetics since 2007 but said he wouldn’t do it if he didn’t have a personal relationship with producers here.

“I need to see the herd and get a sense of it, and know the people I am dealing with. I won’t make any profit on the genetics I buy here for four or five years. I put a lot of trust in these people and in their cattle.”

Häkon Kvaeken of Löten, Norway, was also at the Regina show, one of 700 to 800 foreign visitors from 60 countries. He said the need for polled genetics is prompting buyers from Europe to look to Canada rather than to the home of the breed.

“The French cattle don’t really have the polled (genes),” he said.

“We can’t rely on it, and we don’t want to be dealing with horns.”

Gresseth bought a purebred bull in the United States last year and found it was easier to bring the semen to Canada to fertilize eggs before shipping them to Norway.

“I rely on the help of cattle marketing people like Helga and Candace (By) from Regina to make sure what I buy gets to Norway without any issues,” he said.

“Canadian breeders are very experienced at exporting. It might be a bigger part of their business than in some other places in the world.”

Gresseth said his customers are looking for polled genetics and smaller, thriftier animals that are feed efficient.

“Our feed costs are way high, and the cattle need to be good in the trees, in rough country. We have a long days on grass in the summer. Winter can be very hard,” he said about his location, half way up the Norwegian coast.

Kvaeken said many of the non-traditionally coloured cattle won’t make the breed standard in Europe, so dark Charolais or black Limousin found in North American herds aren’t on the Scandinavians’ order books.

He also said many of the North American breeds have come to look alike. North American cattle have been bred to what appears to be a single standard, he said.

“We like them, but they don’t have a lot of difference between them, except the colour.”

Gresseth said the shorter stature and more muscular hip in the Canadian continental breeds meet his customers’ breeding needs. However, he has tended toward a more traditional Charolais shaped animal for his Canadian imports. “(Hicks) kept the deep body, with the larger muscle that buyers look for.

That is traditional Charolais,” he said.

Hicks said he is proud that his Charolais genetics are being used in Europe.

“It would be easier for them to get (traditional) French animals, but many European buyers want what we have to offer instead,” he said, during the Nov. 19-24 event.

Gresseth said producers in northern Europe are doing well financially, despite small farm sizes.

“Meat is very highly priced. The (governmental support) system ensures they make a living and deliver food at a profit. So very good farmers do very well. And they invest in their herds’ (genetics),” he said.

“They buy Canada’s reputation, too.”

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AG NOTES TEMPLE GRANDIN TO LECTURE Temple Grandin will present the Fred Pearce Memorial Lecture at the Horse Breeders and Owners Conference in Red Deer Jan. 11-13.

Grandin will speak about understanding horse behaviour and how people working with horses and other animals need to think more about how the animals perceive the situations in which they are placed.

Grandin is well-known for overcoming autism and pursuing a career as a scientist and livestock equipment designer. Half the cattle in the United States and Canada are handled in equipment she has designed for meat plants.

The professor of animal sciences at Colorado State University continues her research while teaching courses on livestock handling and facility design.

HBO recently featured a movie about Grandin’s early life and career with the livestock industry. She was inducted into the Cowgirl Hall of Fame last year.

For more information, visit the Horse Industry Association of Alberta website.

For more information, contact Rob Spencer, commercial horticulture crops specialist with Alberta Agriculture, at 310-3276.

Registration should be mailed to the Alberta Greenhouse Growers Association at #200, 10331-178 Street Edmonton T5S 1R5.

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A two-day workshop for growers interested in learning about funding, financing, economics, production and greenhouse growing will be held in Alberta early next year.

The workshop will be offered in Edmonton Jan. 29-30 and in Airdrie Feb. 5-6. Registration fee for the twoday workshop is $52.50 per person, including GST and lunch.

Each workshop is limited to 40 attendees.

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Suppliers in more than 100 countries use the certification program.

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TAX DEFERRALS FOR LIVESTOCK PRODUCERS The list of designated areas eligible for tax deferrals has been expanded in Alberta for livestock producers dealing with the effects of dry growing conditions on forage yields.

The areas are Birch Hills County, Clear Hills County, Municipal District of Fairview No. 136, Grande Prairie County No. 1, Mackenzie County, MD of Peace No. 135, MD of Spirit River No. 133, Northern Lights County and Saddle Hills County.

The tax deferral allows eligible producers in designated areas to defer income tax on the sale of breeding livestock for one year to

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help replenish breeding stock in the following year.

Proceeds from deferred sales are included as income in the next tax year, when they may be at least partially offset by the cost of replacing breeding animals. In the case of consecutive years of designation, producers may defer sales income to the first year in which the area is no longer designated.

The breeding herd must have been reduced by at least 15 percent to defer income. If this is the case, 30 percent of income from net sales can then be deferred. Ninety percent of income from net sales can be deferred in cases where the herd has been reduced by more than 30 percent, Eligible producers will be able to request this deferral when filing their 2012 income tax returns.

WORKSHOPS EXPLORE DIRECT MARKETING FRUIT, VEGETABLES An introductory workshop exploring the opportunities for direct-market fruit and vegetable production will be held in Alberta in January and February.

The workshop is designed to provide information to Albertans interested in the horticulture industry. The workshop is also a way for producers to connect to resources and support networks.

Topics include: • trends and opportunities in fruits and vegetables • marketing channels • key production considerations • cost of production examples and data • producer experiences • regional rules and requirements • basics of business planning Workshops will be held at : Jan. 22: Lacombe, Lacombe Memorial Centre (Lacombe County, 403-782-6601) Jan 23: Veteran, Veteran Community Centre (Special Areas No. 4 office, 493-577-3523) Jan. 24: Millet, Millet Agriplex Banquet Hall (Leduc County, 780-955-3555) Jan. 31: Lac Ste. Anne County (Lac Ste. Anne County, 866-880-5722) Feb. 7: Municipal District of Foothills (MD of Foothills, 403-652-2341)

COMING EVENTS Jan. 5-12: Crop Production Week, Saskatoon (306-933-0138, kevin@ hursh.ca) Jan. 7-10: Western Canadian Crop Production Show, Prairieland Park, Saskatoon (306-931-7149, 888-9319333, www.cropproductiononline. com) Jan. 15-16: Cattlemen’s Corral/Crop Visions, Lloydminster (Corrine, 306825-7017) Jan. 15-17: Manitoba Ag Days, Keystone Centre, Brandon (204-571-6566, www.agdays.com) Feb. 12-14: World Ag Expo, International Agri-Center, Tulare, Calif. (559-6881030, info@farmshow.org) Feb. 13-15: Western Barley Growers Association convention, Deerfoot Inn and Casino, Calgary (WBGA, 403-9123998, register, wbga@wbga.org) Feb. 15-17: Saskatchewan Equine Expo, Prairieland Park, Saskatoon (306-931-7149, www. saskatchewanequineexpo.ca) For more coming events, see the Community Calendar, section 0300, in the Western Producer Classifieds.

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AG PROGRAMS | FUNDING

Supply managed hog Money for ag programs announced sector idea thrown out

Research, marketing | Programs to encourage innovation and product development

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BY MARY MACARTHUR CAMROSE BUREAU

LEDUC, Alta. — Alberta Pork members have rejected a resolution asking the organization to investigate the possibility of making pork a supply managed industry.

Ciaran Ormond, who argued in favour of the resolution, said rising feed costs and roller-coaster price s hav e ma d e h o g p ro d u c t i o n unsustainable, and producers and government need to take another look at supply management.

“We need a new and fresh examinat i o n o f s u p p l y m a n a g e m e n t ,” Ormond said.

Pork producer Rocky Morrell agreed, saying producers couldn’t reject the idea of supply management with the survival of their industry at stake.

“This is the only answer to give any credence to our survivability,” he said. “With supply management, we finally got consumers to help us out.

They pay for eggs, poultry and don’t even question it. At the end of the day the consumer, through the retailer, has to sustain the industry or make the decision we don’t want this industry,” he said.

“Unless massive changes are made to the industry, it’s a race to the bottom.… We have got to try something like this. I don’t see anything else.”

However, producer Ben Wooley said supply management would result in tariffs on exported pork and put half the producers in the room out of business.

“The whole idea of building pig farms on the Prairies and valueadded agriculture is all because of the amount of grain we produce. The premise is still right. We need to be adding value to what we feed.”

Jurgen Preugschas said exploring supply management won’t solve

producers’ problems and would be a waste of money.

Morrell said supply management should be given a chance. Consumers buy fair trade coffee to help beleaguered coffee producers and likely would buy pork from Canadian farmers if they knew the seriousness of the situation.

“These farms are going down,” he said.

“You wouldn’t believe how many insolvent farms are out there. The family farms are really in trouble.

Most of them need a hug and say it’s over.”

CALGARY BUREAU

BANFF, Alta. — More than $3 billion in federal money will be available this spring to support agriculture projects over the next five years.

Some of that money is coming through three Growing Forward 2 programs and will be available April 1, 2013, said agriculture minister Gerry Ritz at the Alberta Barley Commission annual meeting in Banff on Dec. 7.

“That investment represents an increase of 50 percent in our joint investments with the provinces and

territories from the last Growing Forward suite,” he said.

Money will pay for research and marketing and encourages industry and scientists from universities as well as government to collaborate.

The grain and livestock sectors are encouraged to identify work they want to see completed to make them more sustainable or competitive with new or traditional products.

“For years we have had a tremendous amount of research going on but it didn’t necessarily give industry what they thought they needed,” Ritz told reporters.

The programs are:

• The AgriInnovation program focuses on investments to develop and commercialize new products and technologies.

• The AgriMarketing program will help industry improve food safety and traceability systems. It will also support industry in finding new markets for their products through branding and promotional activities.

• The AgriCompetitiveness program will target investments to help strengthen the agriculture and agri-food industry’s ability to adapt and be profitable in domestic and global markets.

COURT CASE | VITERRA

Charges heard over fatality at Viterra terminal SASKATOON NEWSROOM

Viterra representatives were in a Saskatoon court Dec. 5 on charges stemming from a fatality at its terminal near Rosetown, Sask.

The company faces six charges under the Canada Labour Code in connection to death of Paul Cruse Sep. 8, 2011.

The charges allege Viterra failed to properly train Cruse in how to unplug the elevator’s receiving pit or inform him of workplace hazards such as the dangers posed by flowing grain.

A federal prosecutor is overseeing the charges, which were laid last August, because grain elevators are administered by federal legislation.

The crown said Dec. 5 that it was proceeding by indictment, which is more serious than a summary conviction offence.

The maximum fine for each charge is $1 million.

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OATS | PROMOTIONAL CAMPAIGN

Campaign sets out to rebuild oat acres, demand Targeting equine industry | The growers association may fund research project looking at nutritional benefits of oats

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Randy Strychar needed a gimmick to lure more young veterinarians to his booth to learn about the benefits of feeding oats to horses.

It was summer and he was preparing to attend the trade show held during the influential American Association of Equine Practitioners’ annual convention in Anaheim, California, in December.

He asked the board of the Prairie Oat Growers Association (POGA) if it had any ideas and got an unusual

response. Somebody suggested getting Roy Rogers’ stuffed dead horse.

The association sponsors a U.S. television program hosted by Julie Goodnight, who Strychar describes as the Martha Stewart of the equine television market.

Goodnight works for RFD-TV, a rural television network that bought Trigger’s stuffed hide at an auction in 2010 for $266,500.

“We had her approach RDF with the (proposal) to get the horse. So sure enough, we did manage to get Trigger in the booth and they threw Bullet (Rogers’ dog) in there,”

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Strychar said during a Dec. 6 presentation at POGA’s annual convention.

Strychar, an oat industry guru and president of Ag Commodity Re-

search, said the booth attracted 500 visitors, up from 150 the previous year.

“It was the buzz of the convention,” he said.

It’s an example of the kind of publicity the industry hopes to generate with its proposed three-year $3.7 million promotional campaign aimed at rebuilding oat acres to their former glory by encouraging horse owners to demand the product.

“This is the future of the oat market,” Strychar said.

“I can’t see another conceivable project that has as much potential to

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really turn this around.”

North American oat acres and production have been in a steady nosedive for decades. The main culprit is the sharp drop in demand from the equine industry. Sales have fallen to 300,000 tonnes a year from 1.1 million tonnes in the early 1990s.

Strychar has spent the last two years investigating why demand has faltered so badly. The trend began in the drought years of 2001 and 2002 when oat prices spiked relative to corn.

However, there was more to it than high oat prices. Increased competition from wheat middlings and corn and the push toward pelleted and complete feed were big contributors.

Feed manufacturers use the cheapest feed they can find to make the pellets, and 47 of the 50 U.S. states have no requirement to list the type of grain used. “(Horse owners) have no idea what’s in those bags,” said Strychar.

Then there were the studies published in the early 1990s saying old horses and those with metabolic issues shouldn’t eat starch.

The results began to be misinterpreted as those findings spread around the internet. People were spreading the word that starchy crops like corn, barley and oats were bad for all horses.

Defend industry Another factor was the lack of somebody championing oats in the equine industry.

“There was nobody standing up saying, ‘whoa, what’s the problem?

What’s going on here? Why are we losing demand?’ ” said Strychar.

POGA has become that missing voice. It intends to convince horse owners and “expert influencers” such as veterinarians, farriers, feed manufacturers, nutritionists, grain companies and millers that horses need to eat more oats.

Research will be a key component of the marketing blitz. POGA is considering funding seven nutritional research projects. One promising proposal will explore whether oats can reduce the incidence of colic, the leading cause of premature death in horses.

Annual oat exports would increase by 186,256 tonnes if the promotion campaign resulted in half of the U.S. horse herd eating an extra 0.11 kilograms of oats a day.

As well, oats would suddenly become Canada’s third largest crop export behind wheat and canola if something like the promising colic research bumped daily oat consumption up by an extra kilogram per day.

“We have the potential for a huge, huge growth for the oat market moving forward,” said Strychar.

POGA has committed $750,000 to the Equine Feed Oat Project, about $500,000 of which has already been spent in advance of the promotion campaign.

The association hopes industry and governments will provide the bulk of the $3.7 million that has been budgeted for the project starting in 2013. Strychar said industry participation has been slower than what was hoped.

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CROPS | MARKETS

Millers tapping more Canadian crops Wheat, oat acres falling in U.S. | Corn, soybeans more popular south of the border

BY SEAN PRATT SASKATOON NEWSROOM

Millers are increasingly relying on Canadian wheat and oats as corn and soybeans devour acres across the United States.

Traditional cereal growing states such as Kansas, the Dakotas and Minnesota are succumbing to the corn and soybean tide.

“All of the wheat and oats is being pushed in a northwesterly vector up into Canada, and I expect that’s not only going to continue but probably accelerate,” Jim Bair, vice-president of the North American Millers’ Association, told the Prairie Oat Growers Association (POGA) convention Dec. 6.

New drought tolerant corn hybrids performed well in Nebraska and the Dakotas last year, leading Bair to believe more wheat and oat acres will soon be lost in the U.S. to more profitable crops.

His presentation included a chart showing that U.S. oat production has fallen below a million tonnes, down from 16.7 million tonnes in 1960.

“Virtually every year for the last 30 years, with a couple of exceptions, we’ve set a new record low in oat production in the United States,” he said.

Almost all of what is produced in the U.S. goes into feed markets.

“I’m trying to underscore the importance of you folks to the U.S. and Cana-

Food companies are looking for more oat crops — and Canada is positioned to supply them. | FILE PHOTO dian milling industries,” said Bair.

In an interview following his presentation, Bair said Canadian producers must take up the slack in U.S. production because food companies want more oats. Consumption has been increasing by about five percent a year.

“Demand is very strong,” he said.

“People are starting to recognize the heart healthy benefit of oats. It was the first food in the U.S. that was allowed to make a heart healthy claim.”

The crop is particularly appealing these days because the shaky economy is prompting many U.S. families to try reducing their grocery bills.

“Not only is it heart healthy, but it’s an inexpensive food,” said Bair.

Private commercial oat breeding programs are nonexistent in the U.S, which is why NAMA contributed $510,000 to the North American Collaborative Oat Research Enterprise. The genetic mapping research initiative is aimed at identifying beneficial traits that can be bred into new oat lines.

“We’re looking at all kinds of things from increased yields to rust resistance to looking at the heart healthy components,” said Bair.

He said the project has been successful and should put plenty of new beneficial oat lines in the hands of producers over the next 10 years.

“That’s going to be super important to keep oats as a competitive crop,” he said.

Millers are nervous that the corn and soybean acreage blitzkrieg taking place in the U.S. will spill across the border into Canada. It’s already happening in Manitoba, where oats are losing ground to the big two.

“We’re looking at that picture and saying, ‘look, we better get out in front of this train and compete and develop some oat varieties that will make reasonable crop options for farmers and at least be in the game,’ ” said Bair.

The goal is to develop lines that will deliver increased profitability for producers and improved health attributes for the milling industry.

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Wild Boar

Unseen Menace “Many people in the province simply don’t believe we have a problem with feral wild boars,” says Ryan Brook, an assistant professor in the Department of Animal and Poultry Science.

“You often hear people say they would never be able to survive Saskatchewan winters in the wild. But they are doing very, very well in this province.”

In this case, ‘very well’ is very bad. Just ask a farmer or naturalist in Texas, home to about half of the four million feral wild boars in the U.S. “Feral wild boars are a massive problem in Texas, California, and many other states,” says Brook. “In Texas alone, the damage to agricultural crops is $50 million a year. That doesn’t count the $7 million they spend trying to control their numbers or the ecological damage. They’re a rooting animal, and people say when they get into wetlands, it looks as if a giant rototiller has gone through the landscape.”

Wild boars, native to Europe and much of Asia, were introduced to North America by Spanish explorers in the 17th century. They came north in the 1970s and 1980s when the first commercial domesticated wild boar farms were set up. Escapees had no problem adapting to their new northern home.

“In the last five years, there have been sightings across the province from Prince Albert and the tree line in the north all the way to the U.S. border. But we don’t really have a handle on how many there are.”

There’s a good reason for that. Despite their size and the damage they can cause – one farmer next to Moose Mountain park lost 15 acres of oats to wild boars in just two days – these highly intelligent animals are amazing elusive. They are most active in the evening and early morning, and use their keen sense of smell to both search for food and avoid any humans.

Brook has obtained some funding from the Cyril Capling Trust Fund, NSERC, and the University of Saskatchewan for a limited investigation to see how many wild boars are in Saskatchewan. Cameras were set up in 17 locations around the province this spring, and while the research provides insights in boar populations and behaviour at these sites, it truly is just a snapshot of what’s going on.

“The key thing is getting the right people at the table and launching a coordinated effort between many groups,” he says. “You also need the will to do something. When you’re dealing with an animal that reproduces at this rate, a go-slow approach is not going to have any benefit.”

“When you look at the crop losses, disease potential, the environmental damage, and the rest, this critter could conceivably become the biggest species of concern in our province.” www.agbio.usask.ca

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MANITOBA BEEF PRODUCERS | CHECKOFF

CANADIAN WESTERN AGRIBITION | SHEEP

Minister asserts levy support

Quality sheep at Agribition

Marked for slaughter plant | The facility would specialize in halal and kosher beef

BY KAREN BRIERE

BY ROBERT ARNASON BRANDON BUREAU

Manitoba Beef Producers passed a resolution last year to end the checkoff to enhance beef processing in the province, but Manitoba’s agriculture minister believes most producers still support the levy.

Cattle producers have paid a $2 checkoff on every animal sold since 2006 to support the Manitoba Cattle Enhancement Council (MCEC), w h i c h i s ma n d at e d t o e x p a n d slaughter capacity in the province.

Kostyshyn said only a minority of

producers request refunds of the voluntary checkoff, which demonstrates that farmers support MCEC. “I think the last statistics we’ve had, the check-off dollars are still being retained,” he said at the Ranchers’ Forum in Brandon in late November.

“I think the percentage, last we heard, was around 68 to 70 percent was still being left in the account.”

MCEC, which is also funded by a matching $2 levy from provincial taxpayers, is planning to build a 250 head per day slaughter plant in Winnipeg, which will specialize in halal and kosher beef.

MCEC leaders have suggested over the past 18 months that ground will be broken for the $40 million plant, called ProNatur, in the near future.

MBP passed a resolution at its 2011 annual meeting to lobby the government to end the checkoff. Some of its members have lost faith in MCEC and don’t believe the council will ever construct a plant in Winnipeg.

Ko s t y s hy n s a i d M BP l e a d e r s haven’t raised the issue with him.

“I haven’t had any discussions with them personally, and I guess that will be a choice of theirs, when they want to give a call to me.”

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Prices were down slightly at the Saskatchewan Sheep Breeders Association sale held during Canadian Western Agribition.

SSBA president Colleen Sawyer said the lower prices reflected the current market.

“The price of market lambs is down right now and has been dropping the last year or so,” she said.

“It seems to be affecting the female breeding stock more than the rams.”

Seventy-two lots in the sale grossed $32,655 for an average $453.54.

The high seller was a purebred yearling ram, Flynn 62Y, from Rock-

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ing S Ranch at Nokomis, Sask., which sold for $800 to Morinville Colony in Alberta.

Sawyer said a flood of cheaper American sheep into Canadian plants earlier in the year caused the lower prices.

“I don’t believe it’s going to stay down, but at this point it’s not rising as we get into the winter months like it usually does,” she said during Agribition, held Nov. 19-24 in Regina.

Feedlot demand for sheep could affect where prices end up over the next little while, she added.

Championship banners were won by operations located across the Prairies.

• Supreme champion ewe: Rocking S Ranch • Supreme champion ram: Wade and Laurel Johnson of Grenfell, Sask.

• Top market lamb: John and Sarah Lewis of Kirkella, Man., Reserve: Kim and Diane MacDougall of Regina • Grand champion commercial ewe: Sierra Viola of Russell, Man. Reserve: Furze Farm at Maryfield, Sask.

• Grand champion pen of commercial ewes: The Johnsons of Grenfell, Sask.

Reserve: Ward Mortenson of Saltcoats, Sask.

• In the breed classes, Prairie Rose Dorsets of Drake, Sask., showed the grand champion pen of ewes, the champion and reserve Dorset ewes, Prairie Rose 13Z and 3Z, and the champion and reserve rams, 66Z and 53Z. Prairie Rose also won supreme champion flock • Tobacco Creek Sheep from Carman Man., showed the grand champion Dorper ewe, Piccolo 85N, reserve ewe, TCS Dove 2Y, and grand champion ram, TCS Kodak &77Z. Reserve Dorper ram: B5 Zoro 56Z from Janet and Mike Brodziak of Regina Beach, Sask.

• Champion Hampshire ewe: Wiens C 15Z from Clinton Wiens of Drake.

Reserve: Prairie Winds 8Y from Prairie Winds Hampshires at Strathmore, Alta.

• Champion Hampshire ram: First Knight 139Y from Clint Ashbacher of Halkirk, Alta.

Reserve: Wiens with Wiens C 97Z

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North Country Cheviot classes: • Champion ewe: Coneygeers Georgie 8X and Rocking S Georgia 4Z topped the class.

• Champion ram: Cross Creek Zodiak from the Lewises Reserve: Rocking S Clifford Suffolk classes: • Ward 1W and Rocking S Lois 1Z, both from Rocking S Ranch, topped the ewe division. The Johnsons showed the top ram, 7P Tyrel 50Y. Westwood Zhubu from Westwood Suffolks and Texels at Elkhorn, Man., was the reserve • The Katahdin sheep breeders held a show and sale. Fourteen lots totalled $15,975 to average $1,141.07 • The top seller was a ram lamb, JDB23Z, from Ewes R Welcome of Battleford, Sask., to Louise L’Arrivee of Arborfield, Sask., for $1,650. He was the reserve champion ram • Grand champion ewe and ram: JJCM 250Z and ADS 0111Y Aspen Frost, owned by Mish Katahdins of Glenavon, Sask.

Reserve ewe: BRT627Y from B & R Farms of Raymore, Sask.

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CANADIAN WESTERN AGRIBITION | CATTLE

Animals benefit from professional pedicure session Pioneer in the trade | Hoof trimmer keeps cattle on solid footing

BY MICHAEL RAINE SASKATOON NEWSROOM

REGINA â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Ray Kneelandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chosen profession was actually his second choice. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I wanted to be a cowboy. Growing up in rural Alberta in the â&#x20AC;&#x2122;50s, it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t all that unusual. But I got married and I figured out that I needed to make a living, too. So I got into trimming hoofs.â&#x20AC;?

Kneeland started trimming cattle hoofs in 1969 and is now past his 70th birthday, but remains active in his work.

More than 50 purebred cattle producers had Kneeland trimming their bullâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hoofs at Canadian Western Agribition held in Regina Nov. 19-24. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not sure it pays for me to do it at the show, but I know so many folks here,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is my community and they count on me being here. I count on them. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re why I come.â&#x20AC;?

Kneeland grew up near Stettler, Alta., where his parents had cattle, and wanted to be involved in the beef industry from the time he was young.

He worked for ranchers in the cattle country of the Big Muddy near Bengough, Sask., for five summers and spent his winters in the north

Ray Kneeland has been keeping animalsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; hoofs trim and clean for more than 40 years. | working on seismic crews. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was going to settle down and become a welder. After six weeks on the job, after trade school, I knew I wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t going to be a welder,â&#x20AC;? he said.

Kneeland started out in 1969 with a standard capacity tipping table, but he soon began to build sturdier models when producers began importing large continental cattle in the early 1970s. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re doing 6,000 or 7,000 cattle a year, you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be messing around with machines that might break or let you down,â&#x20AC;? he said.

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model proved lucky. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So in â&#x20AC;&#x2122;72 I quick-like built a third one, heavier yet and taller, so I wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be bending all the time and hurting my back.â&#x20AC;?

He still uses that table today.

Kneeland bought a place near Martensville, north of Saskatoon, in the 1980s. He found he could make a â&#x20AC;&#x153;pretty good living being a cowboy,â&#x20AC;? working with dairy cattle and travelling throughout Saskatchewan trimming purebred beef animals. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The dairy cattle used to get outside more than they do now and so you didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see too many lame animals,â&#x20AC;?

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he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There was always some trimming. Now they pretty much all get trimmed twice a year. But I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do too many of them anymore.â&#x20AC;?

Kneeland has taken on a couple of younger trimmers, who now have their own businesses, handling the dairy industry as well as the purebred work that Kneeland is slowly giving up while he and wife Noreen pull back to enjoy more leisure and community time.

The couple host a pair of provincial high school rodeos on their farm near Martensville and run trail rides through the warmer months.

Proceeds from those events are donated to charity.

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Alta. beef producers fear impact of land use plan Grazing assurances | The Alberta Land Stewardship Commission says the plan will protect native grasslands and preserve grazing areas

BY BARBARA DUCKWORTH CALGARY BUREAU

Alberta Beef Producers say it supports a proposed land use plan for the South Saskatchewan region, but wants more public consultation and assurances that grazing leases are honoured.

Public meetings are underway to review and comment on a land use plan for Alberta’s South Saskatchewan river basin region in southern Alberta. Deadline for public submissions is Dec. 21.

The priority is to protect air, surface

and ground water as well as biodiversity in the arid southern part of the province.

“Agriculture has to be represented when we talk about water in the South Saskatchewan,” said Glen Tjostheim of the Alberta Land Stewardship Commission.

He spoke at ABP’s Dec. 3-5 annual meeting in Calgary and assured producers that grazing would still be allowed.

However, ABP wants further talks on how the government envisions conservation management areas, parks and protected areas, as well as

the amount of land that will be required. The organization said the government must also address how producers holding grazing agreements in potential recreation areas will be affected.

“It depends on the nature of the particular area, but for the most part we are looking at preserving what exists today, so if you are in there grazing, we would expect tourism and recreational opportunities would make it workable,” Tjostheim said.

The draft plan promises to protect native grasslands and find extra agricultural land, but producers asked

how that might work.

“We are trying to take a look at how we use the agriculture land,” Tjostheim said. “It is more about the productivity, and we are looking at lands under pressure in the urban areas.”

Rick Friesen of Vauxhall was skeptical.

“Everything looks good on paper, but in reality it sometimes doesn’t work,” he said.

A plan for the Lower Athabasca region in northeastern Alberta went into effect Sept. 1, but local producers complained it ignored agriculture and watershed groups.

“We know that there are certain aspects where we probably would do things differently,” said Tjostheim.

Other producers said a seasonal study that looked at the landscape over several years should have been done before the planning meetings to better understand how an area changes.

“Unless you have that baseline or profile, the changes that you assume are taking place are a matter of opinion rather than a matter of fact,” said Larry Delver of Calgary.

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FRUIT | BRITISH COLUMBIA CRANBERRIES

B.C. cranberry growers reap big berries, top yields

BY ROBIN BOOKER SASKATOON NEWSROOM

British Columbia’s cranberry crop is a whopper this year.

Mike Wallace, executive director of the B.C. Cranberry Growers Association, said the 91 million pound harvest is the biggest production year to date, largely because of a favourable growing year and an increase in acres.

Sixty million lb. of cranberries were produced last year.

A wet spring caused early concerns about pollination issues, but the worries eased as an extended fall allowed berries to reach maturity.

“Overall, everyone is pretty happy,”

Wallace said. “Quality is fine and there are good-sized berries, largely because of the hot weather at the end of summer. There wasn’t much rain, but cranberry growers are set up to irrigate.”

Quebec, the country’s largest cranberry producer, also had a strong harvest: slightly more than 185 million lb. compared to the average 165 million lb.

Wallace said it is difficult to predict prices in B.C. because Ocean Spray, a co-operative that accounts for up to 95 percent of the region’s market, has a complex pricing scheme.

“How they pay out depends on how long you’ve been with the company,

what kind of equity you have with them, what kind of shares you hold, and which pool you’re in,” Wallace said.

“So when it comes to price, I can’t really tell you.”

Ocean Spray, the world’s largest cranber r y processor, re cently opened a $26 million receiving station in Richmond, B.C. It is capable of processing 1.4 million kilograms of cranberries per day.

Five to eight percent of cranberry producers in Quebec are Ocean Spray members.

North America is the world’s primary cranberry production area, and Wallace said B.C. accounts for 12 to 15 percent of total production.

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1978 CESSNA A188B agtruck, 3940 TTAF, IO520D 680 STOH, 1330 TTSN, 3 blade prop, 530 SOH Dec. 2009, Satloc Bantam new 2011, many extras. NMDH always hangared, well equipped spray plane. Dan 306-625-3922, 306-625-7505, Ponteix, SK. NEED YOUR CESSNA thrush air tractor wings rebuilt? Phone 204-362-0406, Morden, MB.

SAVE MONEY! LEARN to fly your own plane. 1964 Piper Colt, PA-22, Lycoming 135 HP, 0-290-D2, 1085SMOH, 4880TTSN, 6.5 gal./hr., great time builder, too much new to mention in this ad. Priced for sale, $20,000. 403-396-3675, Red Deer, AB. 1947 PIPER PA12, cub gear, wheels, Edo 2000 floats, Flylite 3000 hyd. skis, flaps, fishrod tube. 150 HP, cruise prop, borer prop, Garmin trans. w/incoder, Garmin GPS w/Com, King KY97 Com, comp rebuilt 1990. Hangared in SK., eng. 650 SMOH, TTSN 1250. 403-478-4115, Calgary, AB. 1950 PIPER PACER, needing repairs. Several Lycoming engines and Lotus floats for sale. Call 306-893-2289, Maidstone, SK. VANS RV6A, slider TT494, loaded, exc. cond., $57,000. Call 250-503-0259, Vernon, BC.

1966 PIPER 28 CHEROKEE 140, new radials, 720 transponder mode C, GPS 296, all Garmin new 2008. Fresh annual May 2012, TTAF 6330 hrs., ETT 2200 hrs., all RARE: MASSEY SUPER 90 on propane, c/w log books, NDHl, $22,500 OBO. Elgin, MB. factory FEL, hardly used, fully restored, 204-769-2210, 204-741-0054. g o r g e o u s t r a c t o r, $ 9 0 0 0 O B O. C a l l 403-485-8198, Arrowwood, AB. 1963 CHEROKEE PA 28-160, 4198 TTSN, 424 SMOH, mode C, 406 ELT, Bendix KLX 1917 TITAN MODEL 1020 tractor for sale GPS Com, long range tanks, droop wing in running order. Phone 306-742-4687, tips, canopy and winter covers, annual Calder, SK. July 2012, $27,500. Lloydminster, SK, REAR STEEL WHEELS for Massey 101 306-825-0488, pfmeng@gmail.com tractor, like new, $500. Call 780-842-2672, 1974 SKYMASTER P-337G, 2300 TT, Wainwright, AB. engines approx. 600 hrs. SMOH, extensive BUYING TRACTOR CATALOGUES, broannual complete, sacrifice $80,000. Phone chures, manuals, calendars, etc. Edmonton R i c k W i l d f o n g 3 0 6 - 7 3 4 - 2 3 4 5 o r AB. Barry 780-921-3942, 780-903-3432.

306-734-7721, Craik, SK. TUNE-RITE TRACTOR PARTS: New 1947, 7AC CHAMP, all orig., all AD’s, C-65, parts for old tractors. Tires, decals, repro350 SMOH, 5389 TTAF, new paint, 9/10 duction parts, antiques and classic. Westin/out, ext. annual, $28,500 OBO. Altona, ern Canada m.e. MILLER tire dealer and MB., seairltd@mymts.net 204-324-7552, STEINER dealer. Phone Don Ellingson,.

Calgary, AB. or email C H R O M E C Y L I N D E R f o r Ly c o m i n g 1-877-636-0005, 0-320E2A, certified and tagged, with new tunerite@telusplanet.net pistons, rings, valves, gasket set. Ready to WANTED W9 TRACTOR and Cockshut 30 i n s t a l l , $ 1 0 0 0 O B O. 3 0 6 - 4 4 5 - 3 6 9 0 , tractor, both in running cond.; 6’ MH oneway tiller w/wheel lift still good; old rope 403-815-5889, Battleford, SK. and pulley type 7’ Cockshut mower.

MGK AERO: LIGHT aircraft and engine 306-344-4453, Paradise Hill, SK. parts, propellers, C23 new surplus parts.

MH 444, very clean, needs paint; W40 IHC Call 204-324-6088, Altona, MB. on steel, new sleeve and pistons, bearings still in box, engine apart. Best offer.

306-445-5602, North Battleford, SK. FORD JUBILEE; MH Pacer; MH 44 Row Crop; Minneapolis 445; Cockshutt 30; 3 WIRELESS DRIVEWAY ALARMS, calv- wheel Farmall C; Massey Harris 50, diesel. ing/ foaling barn cameras, video surveil- 403-504-0468, Medicine Hat, AB. lance, rear view cameras for RV’s, trucks, TD6 IHC CRAWLER tractor, good restoracombines, seeders, sprayers and augers. tion project, was running when parked, M o u n t e d o n m a g n e t . C a l g a r y, A B . good condition for age, $4500 OBO. Call 403-616-6610, www.FAAsecurity.com 780-632-7580, Vegreville, AB.

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ESTATE SALE CONSISTING of MF 97; Massey 44 and 555 gas, Allis Chalmers WD45, WD9 FEL; Case 660 combine, 938 hrs., nice condition. Equipment last ran in 1983. 2-500 gal. fuel tanks with stands.

Offers. Located 25 miles SW of Swift Current, SK. Call 403-278-1202.

ANTIQUE ROUND WINDOW; 90 wooden spools; Homemade soap; Old maps and catalogues. 306-654-4802 Prud’Homme SK

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Little Giant trip hammer, $1700; 60 Blacksmith tools; 1000 antique wrenches; 100 wood planers; 3 large cast pots; 225 ADRIAN’S MAGNETO SERVICE Guaran- crocks. 204-636-2558, Erickson, MB. teed repairs on mags and ignitors. Repairs. WANTED: OLDER VARIOUS traps of all sizParts. Sales. 204-326-6497. Box 21232, e s , a ny t h i n g f r o m g o p h e r t o b e a r.

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306-425-6906, LaRonge, SK. MUST SELL: OVER 50 antique and col- WANTED: TRACTOR MANUALS, sales brolectible tractors: Deutz, MF, JD, MM, Mas- chures, tractor catalogs. 306-373-8012, sey, MH. Call 306-786-7991, Yorkton, SK. Saskatoon, SK. WANTED: CAB FOR a UDLX Minneapolis WANTED: OLD VERSATILE signs, sales Moline Comfort tractor or complete tractor info and 1/16 scale toy tractors. Call for parts. 780-755-2326 or 780-806-9887, 204-328-7194, Rivers, MB. Edgerton, AB.

4 DR. CHEV CARS: 3- 1957’s, 1- 1955 and 2 door Chev 1928?; 1947? IH truck. Best offers. 306-283-4495 eves, Langham, SK. 1952 CHEVY CUSTOM deluxe 4 door car, green color, very clean interior, runs well, $3900 OBO. 204-856-6974, Austin, MB. 1975 GMC CABOVER, 350 DD, 13 spd., 40,000 rears; 1957 Dodge D700 tandem, 354 Hemi, 5&3 trans., 34,000 rears; 1971 GMC longnose tandem, 318 DD, 4x4 trans.

Sterling 306-539-4642, Regina, SK. www.sterlingoldcarsandtrucks.com JIM’S CLASSIC CORNER, a selling service for classic and antique automobiles, trucks, boats. 204-997-4636, Winnipeg MB

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1987 LT9000, 3406, 18 spd., wet kit, eng. SOUTHSIDE AUTO WRECKERS located needs work. Phone 306-445-5602, North Weyburn, SK., 306-842-2641. Used car parts, light truck to semi-truck parts. We Battleford, SK. buy scrap iron and non-ferrous metals.

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1993 WARREN FEED/SEED trailer, 9 compartments, complete with 2012 twin pump, asking $25,000 trades considered.

306-736-7727, Windthorst, SK. NEW WILSON SUPER B’s, tridem and tandem; 2011 Wilson Super B, alum rims; 2009 Lode-King Super B; 2009 Castleton tandem, 36’ and 40’, 10” alum. Michels augers; 2006 and 2004 Super B Lode-Kings alum, alum. budds, air ride; 1998 Castleton, Super B, air ride; 1994 Castleton tridem, air ride; Tandem and S/A converter, drop hitch, cert; 18’ TA pony pup, BH&T, $15,000; 17’ A-train pup, very clean.

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DROP DECK semi style sprayer trailers Air ride, tandem and tridems. 45’ - 53’.

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MILLER PINTLE HITCH tilt deck trailer, w/dual tires, tandem axle, air brakes, elec. lift on hitch, steel toolbox on front, $7000 OBO. 306-594-7981, Norquay, SK.

DOEPKER TANDEM TRAILERS- 2005 38’, 2007 40’, open end, air ride, tarps, ladders, catwalks, new tires, safetied, 05- $30,000, 07- $34,000 OBO 306-921-7635 Melfort SK 1995 LODE KING Super Bs, fair cond., good tarps, good running gear, c/w two 10” Michels alum. hopper augers, $23,000.

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24’ GOOSENECK Tridem 21000 lbs, $7890; Bumper pull tandem lowboy: 18’, 14,000 lbs., $3975; 16’, 10,000 lbs., $3090; 16’, 7000 lbs, $2650. Factory direct.

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NORMS SANDBLASTING & PAINT, 40 years body and paint experience. We do metal and fiberglass repairs and integral to daycab conversions. Sandblasting and paint to trailers, trucks and heavy equip.

Endura primers and topcoats. A one stop shop. Norm 306-272-4407, Foam Lake SK. 2004 DOEPKER SUPER B’s, enclosed ends, fresh safety. Phone 306-961-8360, Prince Albert, SK.

TWO A-TRAIN ALUM. TANKERS, in exc. condition, certified. 306-356-4550, Dodsland SK. DL #905231. www.rbisk.ca

ONE NEW CIRCLE R side dump trailer, 42’, triaxle with rear lift, tarp, steel wheels, $56,500. Call Corner Equipment 204-483-2774, Carroll, MB. or website: cornerequipment.com

1998 WILSON DROPDECK tandem, $17,000; 1997 Lode-King dropdeck tandem, $17,000; 1997 Manac dropdeck tridem, $22,000. Can-Am Truck Export Ltd., 1-800-938-3323, Delisle, SK. DL #910420.

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NEW BLUEHILLS GOOSENECK stock, 20’, www.topguntrailersales.ca $13,900; 18’, $11,900. Call 306-445-5562, DOUBLE DROP TRI-AXLE, hyd. detach, Delmas, SK. flip axle, $26,000; Van: 26’, S/A, storage, WWW.DESERTSALES.CA Trailers/Bins $1,900. 306-563-8765, Canora, SK. Westeel hopper bottom bins. Serving AB, 2003 MAVERICK 24’ flatbed trailer, like BC and SK. Wilson, Norbert, gooseneck, new, 2 - 10,000 lb. axles, beaver tail with stock and ground loads. Horse / stock, ramps, bumper with pintle. 403-548-8460 cargo / flatdeck, dump, oilfield, all in or 403-548-4849, Bindloss, AB. stock. 1-888-641-4508, Bassano, AB. 2002 NORTHERN LIGHT 24’, triple axle, TRI-AXLE GRAVEL TRAILERS, 2000 Midgooseneck, Satin SS, good condition. land end-dump, sealed unit; 2001 Midland centre dump, both in mint cond. $9500. 306-746-8037, Raymore, SK. 306-482-5121, Carnduff, SK. 2012 FEATHERLITE 7X24 cattle trailer, 2-7,000 lb. axles, 2 divide gates w/sliders, PRECISION TRAILERS: Gooseneck and small led lighting, spare tire, $20,000 no bumper hitch. You’ve seen the rest, now own the best. Hoffart Services, taxes. Kipling, SK., 306-736-8273.

306-957-2033, www.precisiontrailer.com 2008 SUNDOWNER 727 3-horse trailer, front and rear tack, shows as new. SS pkg., TRI HAUL SELF-UNLOADING ROUND $ 1 4 , 9 9 5 . We n d e l l 3 0 6 - 7 2 6 - 4 4 0 3 o r BALE MOVERS: 8’ to 29’ lengths, 6-18 306-726-7652, Southey, SK. bales, also excellent for feeding cattle in 1992 BLUEHILLS 20X7.5’ gooseneck stock the field, 4 bales at time with a pickup. trailer, $4800 OBO. 306-869-7207, Rad- 1-800-505-9208. www.LiftOffTriHaul.com ville, SK. tjlmerit@sasktel.net 2010 32’ GOOSENECK, 10,000 lb., tandem 2008 WILSON TRIDEM cattleliner, exc. duals, beavertail and ramps, $7900. Phone shape, very little use, certified, winter 204-534-7911, 204-534-7927, Boissevain pkg., air ride, aluminum wheels, $58,000.

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2008 DOEPKER detachable neck machinery trailer, 8’6” wide, extends to 12’6”, tri-axle, 3-axle flip, pull-out lights, rear strobes, good cond., $49,000 OBO. 780-305-3547, Westlock, AB. WAYNE’S TRAILER REPAIR. Specializing in aluminum livestock trailer repair. Blaine Lake, SK, 306-497-2767. SGI accredited.

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Call Dumonceau Trailers, 306-796-2006, Central Butte, SK. 1998 MIDLAND tri-axle end dump gravel trailer, has liner, good cond., fresh safety, $36,900; Temisko Tri-axle 48’x8.5’ highboy, good cond., fresh safety, $8950. Roy Anderson, 204-385-2685, Gladstone, MB. 1990 TRANSCRAFT 53’ stepdeck tri-axle, 85% on tires, deck is good and has rails, $15,000. 306-648-2880, Gravelbourg, SK. SIX 1997 48’ Hi-boys, priced from $2500 to $8500 (cheap ones as is, good ones SK Certified); 1995 LodeKing 48’ triaxle combo flatdeck, SK Certified, $9500; 2005 Lode-King Super B grain trailers, SK Certified, $38,500; 2000 Doepker Super B grain trailers, $31,500; 1998 Talbert 48’s stepdeck, SK Certified, $15,000; 2002 TrailTec Tandem pintle combine/sprayer trailer, $16,500; 1998 Eager Beaver 20 ton float trailer, $16,500. 306-567-7262, Davidson, SK. www.hodginshtc.com DL #312974

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2008 DODGE LARAMIE 2500 Mega Cab, 4x2, 114,000 miles, 6.7 Cummins, 6 speed auto, heated leather, sunroof, loaded. Reduced to $25,000. 306-776-2394, 306-537-0615, Rouleau, SK. 2009 FORD 150 platinum model in mint condition, folding running boards, complete with all the extras, low mileage.

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AUTOSHIFT TRUCKS AVAILABLE: Boxed tandems and tractor units. Contact David 306-887-2094, 306-864-7055, Kinistino, SK. DL #327784. www.davidstrucks.com

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2001 KENWORTH W900 w/20’ alum. grain box, tarp, 430 HP, 10 spd., dual exhaust, premium U.S no rust truck. Fall special $59,500, trade considered.

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2001 DODGE 3/4 ton, reg. cab, 4WD, 24 valve Cummins diesel, 470,000 kms, manual trans., brand new tires, fifth wheel hitch, $6500 OBO. 780-336-6378, Irma, AB

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Pics available. Ph Ladimer 306-795-7779, K&L Equipment, Ituna, SK., DL #910885.

2002 CHEV SILVERADO Z71 extended cab, rails, running boards, tool box, box liner, FULL LINE WILSON DEALER very good condition, no rust, no dents, 300,000 kms, $7000 OBO. 306-867-8410, WESTERN CANADA'S ONLY Outlook, SK. FULL LINE MUV-ALL DEALER Financing Available, Competitive Rates O.A.C. 2004 RAM 3500, dsl, quad cab, long box, $11,900. HENDRY Chrysler, Nokomis, SK. EQUIPMENT 306-528-2171. DL #907140.

2013 MUV-ALL 10’ WIDE HYD BT ......CALL FOR PRICE 2005 CHEV DIESEL, ext. cab, longbox, 2009 COTTRELL good cond., 265,000 kms, $14,900; 2003 HYDRAULIC CAR TRAILER ............................$62,000 Chev diesel, ext. cab, shortbox, 336,000 2009 MUV-ALL 10’ WIDE BT ........................... AVAILABLE kms, $6900; 2004 Chev Duramax 2500, 2008 DOEPKER DOUBLE DROP ...........................$44,980 reg. cab w/9’ tool body, $12,900. K&L 2007 REEFER UTILITY VAN .....................................$22,500 Equipment and Auto, Ituna, SK. Call La2003 REEFER UTILITY VAN .....................................$15,000 dimer 306-795-7779, Chris 306-537-2027.

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1998 DOEPKER DOUBLE DROP ...........................$33,980 DECKS 2008 CHEV DURAMAX diesel, crewcab, NEW WILSON STEP & FLAT DECKS 180,000 kms., loaded, mint, $23,750 OBO. TANDEM & TRIDEM ..................................... IN STOCK Call 306-397-2501, Edam, SK. 2013 WILSON 53’ TANDEM ................................ IN STOCK 2011 53’ TRIDEM ALL ALUMINUM (ALL NEW BRAKES) .........................................$41,900 GRAVEL 2013 TECUMSEH TRIDEM END DUMP ....... AVAILABLE

2007 IH 9200, w/Eaton Ultrashift, Cat, new 20’ BH&T; 1991 Peterbilt, 60 Detroit, 430, 18 spd., 20’ BH&T, w/pintle and 20’ tandem pup; 1997 FL80, diesel, S/A, with new 16’ BH&T. 306-356-4550, Dodsland SK. DL #905231. www.rbisk.ca

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2007 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY w/new 20’ grain B&H, tarp and pintle. Mercedes 450 HP w/Eaton AutoShift, alum. wheels, white w/blue box, fresh paint on frame and cab, $56,000. Ph 204-724-9529, Oak River, MB. www.oakriverindustries.com

2009 RAM 3500, Mega cab, 4x4, 6.7 Cummins auto., fully loaded w/DVD, new rubber, incl. trailer tow and set up for gooseneck, premium cond., must been seen, 403-977-1624 $24,900. 306-961-6499, Prince Albert, SK. 2010 FORD F150 reg. cab, 4.6L eng., rawlyn@automatictruck.com white, low kms, premium, $13,500 no GST. 306-493-3165 after 6 PM Delisle, SK 1974 CHEV TANDEM w/24’ steel box, hoist 2011 WHITE GMC reg cab, 2 WD, 8’ box, and tarp, auto. trans., new carb. and front 17,500 kms, V6, A/T/C, lots of warranty, tires spring of 2011. $7400 OBO. Phone new shape, no taxes. Reduced- $15,000. 780-736-3886, Thorhild, AB. Great fuel mileage, wholesale priced. Sas- 1986 INT. S2500 tandem grain truck, 350 katoon, SK. Phone: 306-384-2428.

Cummins, 10 spd. trans., 20’ box, no rust, TWO 2008 TOYOTA Tundra SR5 TRD 4x4’s, $26,000. 780-374-3544 or 780-679-4714, Supercab, white, 208,000/215,000 kms, Daysland, AB. bucket cloth seats, carpets, stick shift con- 2000 FREIGHTLINER FL120, tandem, sole, boxliner, toolbox, one owner, clean, 470 Detroit, 10 spd., air ride, AC, 20’ Ultra$24,000/ea plus taxes FOB Regina, SK. cel box pkg, no rust, California truck. Fall Morsky Construction 306-949-3099. special $52,500, trade considered.

306-946-8522, Watrous, SK.

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GRAIN 2013 WILSON TANDEMS ..................................... IN STOCK 2013 WILSON TRIDEM .......................................... IN STOCK 2 & 3 HOPPERS 2013 WILSON SUPER B......................................... IN STOCK USED GRAIN 1-2009 WILSON TANDEM LIKE NEW .........................................CALL FOR PRICE 2009 WILSON SUPER B.............................................$68,980 2009 TIMPTE TANDEM .............................................$33,980 LIVESTOCK 2008 MERRIT 402 CATTLE HOG DROP CENTER...................................................$45,500 GOOSENECKS NEW WILSON 20’ & 24’.......................................... IN STOCK

2007 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA, Detroit 450 HP, Eaton 13 spd Ultrashift, 20’ Cancade grain box, $67,500; 2005 International 9400, Cat 430 HP, Eaton 10 spd Ultrashift, 20’ Cancade grain box, $63,500.

Call 306-567-7262, Davidson, SK. DL 2008 GMC 4x4 Crew $18,955. 8 more GM #312974 www.hodginshtc.com 4x4’s in stock. Call Hoss 1-800-667-4414, Wynyard SK. www.thoens.com DL 909250 2007 FREIGHTLINER w/Mercedes eng., AutoShift, new 20’ B&H, green in colour, 2008 RAM DSL., Quad Cab, 4x4. Reduced, $65,500; 2007 Freightliner w/Mercedes $24,975. Phone Hoss 1-800-667-4414, eng., power AutoShift, new 20’ B&H, white www.thoens.com Wynyard. DL #909250. w/green box, $65,500; 2005 IH 9400 2010 DODGE 3500 crewcab, diesel, 4x4, w/Cat power AutoShift, new 20’ B&H, A/T/C, PW, power seat, sunroof, 75,000 white w/blue box, $57,500; 2005 IH 9400 kms. Full bumper to bumper warranty to w/Cat power AutoShift, new 20’ B&H, 160K, $38,000. Nathan Scott, Nipawin, SK white w/burgundy box, $57,500. Coming in soon: 2005 Freightliner w/Mercedes 306-812-7092 days, 306-862-2036 eves. power, AutoShift w/new 20’ B&H, white 2010 GMC SIERRA GFX Z71, X-cab, black, w/white box, $57,500; 2000 Mack w/Mack PST paid, reduced $26,988. Phone Hoss power, 10 spd., new 20’ B&H, $44,500; 1-800-667-4414. www.thoens.com at 2001 Western Star w/Cat power, 13 spd.

Wynyard, SK. DL #909250. w/new 20’ B&H, $47,500; 2010 Loadline 2012 RAM CUMMINS diesel 4x4, crewcab, 36’ tandem grain trailer, $29,500, like new. $43,975. Call Hoss 1-800-667-4414, Wyn- All trucks have alum. wheels and will be SK. safetied. Ph cell 306-276-7518, or res yard, SK. www.thoens.com DL #909250.

306-767-2616, Arborfield, SK DL #906768

COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL MFG. for grain box pkgs., decks, gravel boxes, HD combination grain and silage boxes, pup trailers, frame alterations, custom paint, complete service. Visit our plant at Humboldt, SK or call 306-682-2505 for prices.

IH 9900 EAGLE, 20’ box and hoist, 10 spd. auto., Cat C13 motor, 22.5 rubber w/alum. rims. $63,000. 306-621-1631, Yorkton, SK.

2006 KENWORTH T800, Cat C15, 13 spd.

Ultrashift, 790,000 kms, 40,000 rears, full poly fenders, c/w new 50 gal. wet kit, 10 new tires, new SK safety, exc. cond., ready to go $49,000. 204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB. GRAVEL TRUCKS AND end dumps for sale or rent, weekly/ monthly/ seasonally, w/wo driver. K&L Equipment, Regina, SK, 306-795-7779, 306-537-2027 or email: ladimer@sasktel.net

1999 FREIGHTLINER FL12, C-10 Cat, 370 HP, 13 spd., AC, cruise, engine brake, all wheel lockup, $28,000. Call 306-423-5433, 306-270-4209, Birch Hills, SK. 2006 KENWORTH T800, AUTOSHIFT 10 1993 INTERNATIONAL 4700 SERIES, spd., new B&H, ISM Cummins, very clean 390 Int. eng., 6 spd. +1 std trans, $5000 truck; Also trucks available w/ISX Cum- OBO. 306-924-5239, Regina, SK. mins and no box. 204-673-2382 Melita MB 1994 MACK CH model, certified, good 2007 DAY CAB FREIGHTLINER Colum- cond., new steering tires/battery, $14,000 bia, loaded, 14 litre, 470 HP Detroit, OBO. Call 1-888-776-7705, Rouleau, SK. 13 spd. Eaton Ultra shift auto., 4-way lock diff., alloy rims, 70% rubber, solid 1996 AEROMAX TRACTOR, N14 Cummins, chrome bumper, Jakes ACT, great for farm 500 HP, 13 spd., rebuilt engine and front unit, longer frame, ideal for 20’ box. We end, new clutch and trans., good overall can supply and install for you. $44,900. SK cond., $15,000 OBO. Call 780-632-7580, safetied, plus cost of box. Farmer Vern, Vegreville, AB. 204-275-0210, 204-724-7000, Brandon MB 2000 FREIGHTLINER FL80, single axle AUTOMATIC 2005 Freightliner Columbia, 300 HP, California no rust, 9 spd., AC, 5th new 20 ft. box and hoist, roll tarp, wheel, safetied, $19,500, trade considered. 306-946-8522, Watrous, SK. $55,000. 306-563-8765, Canora, SK.

20’ GRAIN BOX TANDEM DUMP GRAIN TRAILER

NeuStar Manufacturing 1470 Willson Place Winnipeg, Manitoba 1-204-478-7827

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2000 PETERBILT 379, 475 Cat, 13 spd., wet kit; 1998 Peterbilt 330, 28’ van body.

204-870-2050, Portage la Prairie, MB. 2001 PETERBILT 379, 36” flat-top sleeper, rebuilt 3406NZ, heavy spec, new rubber, $39,000. Call 403-224-2265, Olds, AB.

2001 PETERBILT, 1.1M kms, 22.5 tires at 60%, C12 435 HP, 13 spd. 306-369-2631, 306-231-9941, Humboldt, SK. 2002 INT. 9900i, 475 Cat, 72” bunk, 22.5 tires, aluminum wheels, fresh safety, $26,500. 306-264-3794, Meyronne, SK. 2003 INTERNATIONAL 9400, ISX Cummins, 12 spd. AutoShift trans., 402,000 kms, safetied, vg cond. Call 780-877-2339, 780-877-2326, Edberg, AB.

2007 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA and 2004 Stoughton van, 450 Mercedes eng, 13 spd, 12x40, 58” mid-roof, 169,000 orig. kms.

53’ van has logistic posts and translucent roof, air ride. Will trade for walking floor. 2 0 0 4 F 3 5 0 C R E W, 4 x 4 , V- 1 0 , a u t o , Delivery of units an option. Call Jack 190,000 kms c/w utility body, Sask Safety, 519-861-1576, 519-446-9966 Norwich, ON well maintained, fleet truck, $9900. Call 2007 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA, 13 Cam-Don Motors Ltd., 306-237-4212, Perspd., Ultra shift, Eaton auto., 14 litre, due, SK. 475 HP Detroit, 4-way lock-up diff., 68” mid-roof bunk, solid front chrome bumper, automatic greaser, alloy rims, 80% rubber, excellent condition, new MB. safety. Frame professionally blasted and painted, ready to pull your grain trailers. Only $36,900.

F a r m e r Ve r n 2 0 4 - 2 7 5 - 0 2 1 0 o r c e l l , 204-724-7000, Brandon, MB. 2007 KENWORTH T600 Daycab tractor, C13 Cat, 430 HP, 18 spd., super 40 rears 2008 ROLL-OFF 800 KW truck, 15 spd. w/4 way locks, new 11R24.5 steer tires, trans., Cummins ISL, 272,000 kms., c/w new recaps on rear, 195” wheel base. New 24’ container, steel tarp, tires 80%, new Alberta safety, $51,000. delivery available. MB. safety, vg condition, $103,000 OBO. Ask for Jeff 403-638-3934, Sundre, AB. Phone 204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB.

CAN-AM TRUCK EXPORT LTD., Delisle, SK, 1-800-938-3323. 2005 IHC 9400, C15 Cat, 18 spd., 46 rears, 4-way locks, ProSleeper, new safety, $28,500; 1991 IHC 4700, Reman DT466, Allison auto, 12’ gravel unit w/sand spreader, front mount snowplow, hyd. disc brakes, $25,000; New 18’ equipment trailer, 14,000 lb. capacity, tilt deck, $8500; 2007 F550 XLT, 4x4, 6.0L dsl., auto, 264,000 kms, equipped with 060-3 Hiab crane, $32,000; 2003 IHC Eagle, ISX Cummins, 13 spd., 40 rears, new wet kit, air ride, 3-way locks, $28,000; 2004 KW T300, ISC 285 HP Cummins, auto, 36,500 GVW, only 406,000 kms, $24,000; 1999 Lode-King drop deck 53’ tridem, air ride, $22,000; 1985 Grove 308, 8 ton crane, 2600 hrs, $24,000; 1978 Grove 17-1/2 ton carry deck crane, $26,000; Cat VC110, 11,000 lb. forklift, $12,000; 1998 FL80, 8.3 Cummins, 10 spd. 23 rear, $14,000; 1998 CH Mack 460, 18 spd., 40 rears, 18 front, only 209,000 kms w/21’ deck, and 300 Hiab crane, like new, $50,000; 2004 Sterling, 300 Mercedes Benz engine, Allison auto w/15’ roll off deck, only 150,000 kms, $32,000; 2004 IHC 4200 w/365 Allison auto, w/16’ reefer unit, $30,000; 2004 KW 600, 475 Cat, 13-40, clean truck, $34,000; 2006 IHC 4400, DT 466, 6 spd., 24’ van and tailgate loader, clean loaded up truck, $32,000; 1985 IHC 1954 w/Hydro-Vac unit, only 58,000 kms, $24,000; 3 dropdeck a/ride combo trailers, $17,000. to $22,000. Gen sets available. Financing available OAC. DL #910420. For other listings www.can-amtruck.com

SURPLUS GOVERNMENT TRUCKS and equipment. 3/4 ton-5 ton, cab and chassis, service trucks, bucket trucks, etc. ARE and Range Rider canopies and service caps. www.northtownmotors.com Saskatoon, SK., 306-668-2020 DL#90871.

2006 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA CL112, 410 HP Mercedes, 10 spd. Eaton-Fuller UltraShift, 20’ Cancade monobody grain box, w/Michel’s roll tarp. New rear rubber on 22.5 rims, 4.11 full locking rear diff., $64,995. David 306-887-2094, Kinistino, SK. www.davidstrucks.com DL #327784.

DUMP TRUCK: 2003 IH, S/A, 6 spd., diesel, hyd. brakes, $25,000; Van truck: 2006 LEAFCUTTER LARVAE in nest and/or Freightliner, S/A, 24’ van, side door, hyd. loose cell, Wolf and Plastifab nests. See our website for details grevefarms.com tailgate, $26,000. 306-563-8765, Canora.

Reg Greve, Lanigan, SK. 306-528-4610.

SELF STACKING LEAFCUTTER bee incubation trays, solid bottom wooden construction, removable screened tops. Ed Tanner 306-873-0256, Tisdale, SK.

2010 IH Lon e S ta r, 500 HP Cu m m in s IS X, 18 s p , 12/ 40, 3:55 g ea rs , 4-w a y d iff. lock s , 22.5” a lloy w heels , 244” W B, 73” m id -ris e bu n k w ith tw o bed s , 650,752 k m . . $83,000 2010 Ke n w orth T370, 300 HP Pa ca r PX-6, 6 s p , 10,000 fron t20,000 rea r, 3:55 g ea rs , 200” W B, d iff. lock , 202,336 k m . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $55,000 4-2009 P e te rb ilt 386 , 430 HP Ca tC13, 13 s p , 12/ 40, m id -ris e bu n k , 22.5” a lloy w heels , 3:55 g ea rs , 500,000 k m . . . $46 ,000 2009 M a c k D a y Ca b , 445 HP M a ck M P8, 10 s p A u tos hiftA S 3, 3 p ed a l, 12/ 40, 22.5” a lloy w heels , 3:70 g ea rs , 215” W B, 727,262 k m . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $55,000 3-2008 IH P roS ta r, 425 HP Cu m m in s , IS X, 10 s p Ultra s hift, 12/ 40, 22.5” w heels , 3:73 g ea rs , 72” m id -ris e bu n k , 226” W B, 800k m . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $36 ,000 2007 Ke n w orth W 900L, 565 HP Cu m m in s IS X, 18 s p , 12/ 46, 3-w a y d iff. lock s , 4:10 g ea rs , 244” W B, m id -ris e bu n k , 1,053,892 k m . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $74,000 2007 P e te rb ilt 379, 430 HP Ca tC13 13 s p , 12/ 40, 22.5” a lloy w heels , 244” W B, 63” fla ttop bu n k , 1,003,733 k m . . . . $45,000 2-2007 P e te rb ilt 379, 430 HP Ca tC13, 10 s p , 12/ 40, 36” fla t-top bu n k . . . . . $39,000 2007 IH 9400I, 500 HP Cu m m in s , IS X, 18 s p , 14/ 46, 22.5” a lloy w heels , 3:73 g ea rs , 221” W B, 3-w a y d iff. lock s , 874,229 k m . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $47,000 2007 M a c k Ra w hid e , 460 HP M a ck , 18 s p , 12/ 40, 244” W B, 3-w a y d iff. lock s , 22.5” a lloy w heels , 906,719 k m . . . . $43,000 2007 IH 9200I, 425 HP Ca tC13, 12 s p A u tos hiftM eritor, 12/ 40, 3:42 g ea rs , 22.5” w heels , 220 W B, 72” m id -ris e bu n k , 432,845 k m . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $36 ,000 2006 Ke n w orth W 900L, 475 HP Ca t C15, 18 s p , 12/ 40, 22.5” a lloy w heels , 86” s tu d io s leep er, 3:36 g ea rs , 244” W B, 3-w a y d iff. lock s , 1,226,472 k m . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $55,000 2006 P e te rb ilt 379L, 475 HP Cu m m in s , IS X, 18 s p , 12/ 40, 3:70 g ea rs , 3-w a y d iff. lock s , 70” m id -ris e bu n k , 1,413,315 k m . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $55,000 2006 M a c k Ra w hid e , 460 HP M a ck , 13 s p , 12/ 40, 3:90 g ea rs , 238” W B, 1,127,668 k m . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $35,000 2006 W e s te rn S ta r 4900FA , d a y ca b, 450 HP M erced es M BE4000, 10 s p A u tos hift3 Ped a l, 12/ 40, 22.5” a lloy w heels , 244” W B, 1.1M k m . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $35,000 2006 W e s te rn S ta r 4900, 450 HP M erced es , 10 s p A u tos hift3 p ed a l, 12/ 40, 22.5” a lloy w heels , m id -ris e bu n k , 1.1M k m . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30,000 2006 W e s te rn S ta r 4900, 470 HP Detroit, 13 s p , d a y ca b, 390 g ea rs , 244” W B, 12/ 40, 24.5” a lloy w heels , 3-w a y d iff. lock s , 1.3K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25,000 2005 IH 9900I, 475 HP, Cu m m in s IS X, 18 s p , 12/ 46, 24.5” a lloy w heels , 244” W B, m id -ris e bu n k , 3-w a y d iff. lock s , 1.6K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $27,000 2005 IH 9900I, 475 HP Cu m m in s IS X, 18 s p , 12/ 40, 22.5” a lloy w heels , 244” W B, m id -ris e bu n k , 1.4K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25,000 2005 P e te rb ilt 379, 430 HP Ca tC13, 13 s p , 12/ 40, 24.5” w heels , 208” W B, 36” fla ttop bu n k , 1,160,839 k m . . . . $39,000 d lr# 0122.

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2009 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2, 283,255 miles, Allison 6 spd. trans, Cummins ISC 330 HP eng., GVW 25,500, $32,500 OBO. 306-924-5239, Regina, SK. 2012 T-800 KENWORTH, 500 HP, 18 spd, 46 diff. and lockers, 70,000 kms; 2012 389 Pete, ISX Cummins, 46 diff, 18 spd, 75,000 kms; 2005 IHC 9900i, 18 spd. 46 diff, lockers, low kms; 2006 and 2004 Pete 379, Cat, 18 spd, 46 diff, lockers, 960,000 kms; 2007 Freightliner daycab, 60 Series Detroit, 13 spd, Eaton UltraShift; 2006 IH 9200 13 spd. Eaton UltraShift, 430 Cat, 900,000 kms; 2002 T800 KW, 18 spd, 46 diff, 4-way lock; 2003 Freightliner Classic, Cat, 18 spd., new rubber; 2003 W-900L KW, Cat, recent work orders; 2000 Freightliner Classic, Detroit, 13 spd; 2001 Western Star, 4964, N14 Cummins, 13 spd; 1999 IH Cat, 18 spd; 1996 Volvo 425, 13 spd, new diff. 306-356-4550, Dodsland, SK. DL#905231. www.rbisk.ca

REPOSSESSED 2004 INTERNATIONAL 4300, DT466 turbo diesel, 6 spd., 225 HP with 26’ van body, AC, cruise control, tilt, AM/FM/CD player, all brand new 22.5 rubber, new diesel injector pump, Maxon power tailgate, ramp, new SK safety with only 348,167 kms. For bid instructions and photos- saskwestfinancial@sasktel.net

PARTING OUT: 1974 Ford 9000, 13 speed Eaton trans., turbo, air compressor, front axle, 4 rear axles, chrome, hood, rad. and 1994 IH 4900 18’ flatdeck w/hoist, 466 saddle tanks. 306-967-9353, Eatonia, SK. diesel, very good condition. Fall clearance $24,500, trade considered. 306-946-8522, Watrous, SK. 2001 FREIGHTLINER FL70 vac truck, 3126 Cat engine auto., 1600 gal. tank, w/500 Fruitland pump, hoist and full open rear door, tank and pump only 3 yrs. old. Fresh safety. This truck is nice, only reason for selling - need bigger truck. $58,500. Ph. 306-845-3407, Turtleford, SK. 2008 DODGE 3500 HD, quad cab, 6.7 dsl., 6 spd. std., 130,000 kms, Falcon multi-deck, extra fuel w/pump, vg cond., asking $39,500. 403-862-6760, Cayley, AB. WATER TRUCKS: 1996 IHC 9300, white; 2001 IHC; 1997 Volvo. All have Wabash tanks; Also 1997 Auto Car w/Jasper tank.

Louise, 306-826-5751, l.gray@hmsinet.ca Marsden, SK.

WANTED: BEE SHELTERS or frames, good used styrofoam blocks, backs and corners, incubation trays, small conveyor 6 to 8’.

Call 306-567-3113, Davidson, SK. WILL DO STYROBLOCK cocoon removal and alfalfa field pollination. Call Maurice Wildeman 306-365-4395, 306-365-7802, Lanigan, SK.

USED BELTING, 12” to 54” wide for feeders and conveyors, 30” wide by 3/4” thick for lowbeds in stock. Phone Dave, 780-842-2491 anytime, Wainwright, AB.

DAY CAB 2005 Sterling, 400 HP, $18,000; 1999 IH 9400, 500 HP, 18 spd., 46 rears. 2007 T800 HEAVY Spec Bale truck and 306-563-8765, Canora, SK. pup. 2010 Goldenview 17 bale deck, ISX 500 18 spd., 20 front, 46 rears, 4 way lock, Primax Off Road suspension, full length frame, 145,000 kms, last year of pre-emisDAYCABS!!! 2006 IHC 9200i, Cummins sion. Owner/operator. Complete with ISM 425 HP, 10 spd. Eaton AutoShift. 3 in 2002 Goldenview/Cancade tridem pup. stock varying from 390,000- 670,000 kms. Unit has every available option and works Western trucks, one w/46,000 lb. rears exceptionally well and in excellent condiand lockers; 2007 Freightliner CL120 day tion. Selling as complete unit, $175,000. cab, C13 Cat, 410 HP, 10 spd. Eaton Auto- Serious inquires only please, Strathmore, Shift, 970,000 kms, US truck; 2005 IHC AB., dmpkelly@efirehose.net 9200i’s with 10 spd. manuals coming soon.

306-270-6399, Saskatoon, SK. Visit us at 1982 FORD 8000 with 1995 Harsh 502H mixwagon with scale, 3208 Cat w/800 hrs.

78truxsales.com DL #316542. on bottom end, 6 spd. Allison HD trans., HODGINS HEAVY TRUCK CENTRE: new rear springs, new rims and tires, 2007 International 9900, Cat 430 HP, 13 $18,000. 306-823-3679, Marsden, SK. spd, $34,500; 2007 International 9200, Cat 430 HP, 13 spd Ultrashift, $38,500; TWO LATE MODEL low mileage dump 2006 International 9900, Cummins 525 trucks, Allison automatic. Call for details HP, 13 spd, $36,500; 2005 Kenworth T800, 306-536-5055, Lumsden, SK. Cat 430 HP, 13 spd, $28,500; 1996 International 9200, Detroit 365 HP, 10 spd, 2007 FREIGHTLINER TANDEM, 18,000 L, 5 $13,000; Daycabs: 2008 Paystar 5900, compartment alum. tank, 450 HP, 18 spd.

Cummins 550 HP, 18 spd, 46 rears, trans, 156,000 kms, 6200 hrs, very clean, 428,000 kms, $74,000; 2007 International $120,000. Wayne 306-369-2271, Bruno SK 9900, Cummins 500 HP, 18 spd, 46 rears, $44,500; 2007 International 9200, Cum- 1978 FORD 9000 8 yd. cement truck, 3208 mins 455 HP, 13 spd, 46 rears, wet kit, Cat, hydraulic drive, $5700. 306-445-5602, $44,500. Specialty trucks: 1997 Freigh- North Battleford, SK. tliner FLD112 Tandem, Cummins 370 HP, 10 spd, 24’ Van body, hyd lift gate, $16,500; 1994 International 9200, Cat 350 HP, 10 spd, 24’ hyd tilt and load deck w/winch, $28,000; 1995 Volvo, Cummins 2007 DODGE NITRO SXT, 4x4, $13,988.

370 HP, 10 spd, 24’ hyd tilt and load deck, Phone Hoss 1-800-667-4414, Wynyard, $22,500; 1998 Ford F650, Cummins 190 SK. www.thoens.com DL #909250.

HP, Allison 4 spd auto, 16’ deck, $16,500; 2002 Sterling Acterra, Cat 300 HP, 9 spd, 2012 JEEP LIBERTY Sport, 4x4, $21,975.

24’ Van body, $16,500. Call 306-567-7262, Phone Hoss 1-800-667-4414, Wynyard, Davidson, SK. www.hodginshtc.com DL SK. DL #909250. www.thoens.com #312974.

1996 IHC 4900 tandem with 26’ van body, power tail gate, DT466, 10 spd., Ontario trucks, $8500. 403-680-0752, Calgary, AB. 1997 28’ PUP: 2 available, roll up doors, single axle, insulated, $2500/ea. Call 403-680-0752, Calgary, AB. 2002 IHC 7500 tandem cab and chassis, DT530, 10 spd., 320,000 kms, PTO, $18,000. 403-680-0752, Calgary, AB. 2003 GMC 7500, single axle, hyd. brakes, 7.8L Isuzu diesel, auto. trans., 140,000 kms, fully loaded, alum. wheels, had eng. problem, asking $7500. 403-680-0752, Calgary, AB.

GOVERNMENT GRANTS, LOANS for new and existing farms and businesses.

1-800-226-7016 ext. 10.

WELL ESTABLISHED BUTCHER Shop in the thriving city of Yorkton, SK. Owner retiring for health reasons. Asking $399,000.

Serious inquiries only. Details ph: Bill at 306-783-5512 or sabremeats@gmail.com

PELOQUIN WELDING a manufacturer of hopper bottoms for 30 years would like to sell the business as a going concern, no buildings or location involved. If fabricating or manufacturing is in your blood, this could be for you. For more information call Francis at 204-647-7750, Laurier, MB.

200,000 BUSHEL STORAGE elevator and bins, grain cleaner, gravity table, grain dryer, 3 phase power, natural gas, CPR rail line. 204-522-6597, Hartney, MB. VERY WELL MAINTAINED 5-plex located in Rosetown, SK. No pets, no smokers. Excellent occupancy rates. Contact Dwein or Andrew at 306-221-1035, 306-370-9597, Dwein Trask Realty, Saskatoon, SK. GRAVEL PIT FOR SALE. RM of Arborfield #456. 155 acres total. 105 cultivated, good farmland. 50 acres, bush and gravel pit, gravel pit approx. 30 acres. Sell as pkg. or seperate. Reduced price. Call for info.

306-769-8896, Arborfield, SK.

24 ACRES LOCATED at exit to #1 Hwy., McLean, SK. Rezone to commercial use for convenience store, gas station, truck stop, MACSWANEY’S CABINS AND LODGE, small motel. www.shirleymacfarlane.com Tobin Lake’s premium four season resort, Shirley MacFarlane, 306-536-9127, EXIT N i p aw i n , S K . , $ 7 7 5 , 0 0 0 . D e t a i l s at Realty Fusion, Regina, SK. MLS ® 440880. www.macswaneyscabins.com WANTED SERVICE STATIONS with convenience stores in SK; MOTEL in SE Sask.

GREAT BUY! Like new. Must Sell. 2012 SMALL MANUFACTURING SHOP and resi- Ph Bill Nesteroff 306-497-2668 Re/Max Grand Caravan SE, 14,000 kms, $18,900. dence. 40 years of operation with estab- Saskatoon, SK. billnesteroff@sasktel.net Call 306-469-4485 daytime, 306-469-5675 lished product line. Owner retiring. Turnkey operation. 306-445-5562, Delmas, SK. evenings/weekends, Big River, SK. OWN YOUR OWN Business. Looking for ASSETS OF LED lighting and sign manufac- online trainers. Flexible hrs, work from turing business for only $5000, new tech- home. Free information and training. nology. Appraised at $20,000. Saskatoon, www.123excelyourlife.com SK. 306-375-7722.

2004 MACK DAYCAB, 252,000 kms, fresh 2007 PETERBILT 378, 500 HP, C15 Cat, safety, 400 HP, 13 spd., farm truck. Call 63” bunk, 12,000 fronts, 46,000 rears. 7 to 306-631-7788, Moose Jaw, SK. choose from. Still have warranty. $65,000 each. 403-852-4452, Calgary, AB. 2005 MACK CH613, 686,000 kms, 460 HP, 13 spd, 38,000 lb. Eaton rears, new safety, 2008 DOEPKER SUPER B, good shape, rims and tires 80%. 2013 Doepker Super B’s in $35,000. 403-654-0132, Vauxhall, AB. stock with lots of colors to pick and with Minimizer fenders. Many more used and new trailers arriving daily. In stock, 2013 Doepker end dumps. 2012 Globe Lowboys, 55 ton now available for your specialty heavy hauling needs. New and used oilfield tridem scissornecks in stock. Rentals available. Please visit our website at www.macarthurtruck.com 1-800-665-6317

PRICES REDUCED! Allison Auto, 2008 Freightliner M2, C&C, T/A, Cummins eng., LWB, will take 20’ box, $24,900; Allison Auto, 2008 Freightliner M2, C&C, S/A, 12 fronts, 21 rears, LWB, $19,900; 2003 Mack, 475 HP, 18 spd., 48” flat-top bunk, double lockers, fresh safety, 1.4 kms, price reduced to $16,900. K&L Equipment and Auto, Ituna, SK., Ladimer 306-795-7779 or Chris 306-537-2027. DL #910885.

PRIVE BUILDING MOVERS Ltd.! Bonded, licensed for SK. and AB. Fully insured.

Moving all types and sizes of buildings.

Call Andy 306-625-3827, Ponteix, SK. www.privebuildingmovers.com

FOR SALE: CANOLA oil, cleaned and ready to use for bio-diesel. Vanderhoof, BC., 250-483-4055 satellite ph, leave message.

CYPRESS HILLS ROUGH lumber, planks, boards, bull rails, slabs and specialty cuts.

Dan Udal 306-662-2036, Maple Creek, SK.

CONTINUOUS METAL ROOFING, no exposed screws to leak or metal overlaps.

Ideal for lower slope roofs, rinks, churches, pig barns, commercial, arch rib building and residential roofing; also available in Snap Lock. 306-435-8008, Wapella, SK.

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY for established Fishing Tour Business: Sturgeon Salmon - Trout. Land purchase and AgriTourism development. In Fraser River, BC interior. Contact info.fcrr@gmail.com HOUSE BOAT, TOUR boat business for sale on Lake Diefenbaker, SK. $378,000. Partial financing available. Check our our website saskrivertours.com Call: 306-353-4603.

JOIN ONE of Western Canada’s fastest growing tire chains today! TreadPro Tire Centres is always looking for new members. TreadPro offers group controlled distribution through our 5 warehouses located in BC, AB, and SK. Exclusive brands and pricing for each TreadPro Dealer, 24/7 access to online ordering backed up with sales desk support. Our marketing strategies are developed for the specific needs of Western Canadian Dealers. Signage, displays, vehicle identification, group uniforms also important for visual impact and recognition are affordable with the support of the TreadPro Group. Product and sales training arranged according to your needs. Exclusive territory protection, reinforced with individual territory managers and home office support. Find out more about the unique features of the TreadPro group today. Our team will be happy to arrange a personal meeting with you to further discuss how TreadPro is the right fit.

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BOOMING BUSINESS in Assiniboia, SK. 3000 sq. ft. car/truck wash with water vending. Completely upgraded, renovated.

Low maintenance. Reduced $599,900 OBO. Call 306-640-8569.

DEBTS, BILLS AND charge accounts too high? Need to resolve prior to spring? Call us to develop a professional mediation plan, resolution plan or restructuring plan.

Call toll free 1-888-577-2020.

FARM/CORPORATE PROJECTS. Call A.L. Management Group for all your borrowing and lease requirements. 306-790-2020, Regina, SK.

NEED A LOAN? Own farmland? Bank says SASKATCHEWAN OUTFITTING AND resort n o ? I f y e s t o a b o v e t h r e e , c a l l property sales. Whitetail, bear, waterfowl 1-866-405-1228, Calgary, AB. and fishing. Alan Vogt Rescom Realty PA Ltd. 306-961-0994, Prince Albert, SK. www.alanvogt.com MANUFACTURING BUSINESS welding FARM CHEMICAL/ SEED COMPLAINTS and light fabricating. A rare opportunity! We also specialize in: Crop insurance apUnique patented product. Mainly agricultu- peals; Chemical drift; Residual herbicide; ral. Peak sales from Sept. to March. Owned Custom operator issues; Equipment malfor 27 yrs., still room for growth. Moveable function. Qualified Agrologist on staff. Call anywhere. North American markets. Back-Track Investigations for assistance $195,000 plus inventory at cost. 50x70’ regarding compensation, 1-866-882-4779. shop on 157x370’ lot, $295,000. Can be a turnkey operation or addition to an existing business. Must sell for health reasons.

306-446-4462, North Battleford, SK. Email prairiepines@yahoo.com

TURNKEY BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY! New state of the art, 8-bay carwash for sale in thriving Saskatchewan community.

Located on 3 acres with great location on highway. Great customer base! Selling due to health concerns. Serious inquiries BIRCH ROLL-TOP desk, in mint condition, only please! Call 306-232-4767.

4’wx72”h, $850 OBO. Call 306-375-2910 or SOLD MY SOD farm. Have line of equip306-375-5548 Ext. 307, Kyle, SK. ment to start your sod farm, will help you start. Dennis anytime 403-308-1400, ICIN G SPECIAL PRFER!!! dfpickerell@shaw.ca Taber, AB. OF 2006 SULLAIR, 425 CFM, portable air WELL ESTABLISHED AG BUSINESS, compressor, 4694 hrs, $17,500. Financing supplement your income with seasonal available. 204-864-2391, 204-981-3636, CLASS A 1ST GRADE PRODUCT work, owner retiring, serious inquiries on- Cartier, MB. Over 30 years of successful service into the Canadian marketplace. ly. Reply to: Box 5001, c/o Western ProADVANCED FIBERGLASS INSULATION! ducer, Saskatoon, SK S7K 2C4. ® • Knauf Insulation ECOSE technology contained NO phenol, NO formaldehyde and NO acrylics or artificial colors.

SW, NEAR LARGER city, motel, food and beverage business on #1 Hwy. Hotel near Regina on major Hwy., showing excellent volume growth, Restaurant , cafe, 2 suites for living or rent, rooms to rent, bar with banquet area. Bengough Cafe, SW W I N D O W S ! W I N D O W S ! SK. Lintlaw, 4 acres, school with gym, A COMPLETE FULL LINE OF WINDOWS!!! good shape, many applications. On #11 See our Showroom for the best selection Hwy. in Craik, bar and grill, turnkey, hous& savings in Sask. ing available. Vanguard, starter bar and grill, reasonable housing available, vendor Take Home Windows Feature! may carry for sale or lease. Excellent inLow E Argon No Charge vestment opportunity in Balken oil play area. Industrial building and land with naSealed Picture Windows............From $89.95 tional lease in place. On #39 Hwy. in Horizontal/Vertical Gliders.......From $109.99 small town, 7300 sq. ft. building on 2 Casement Windows................From $189.99 acres of land, great for truckers. 93 acres Basement Awning Windows. . .From $169.99 development land 7 miles north on #11 Hwy. near Saskatoon. Leland Hotel, WolBurron Lumber seley, SK, good volume, liquor vendor, 306-652-0343, Saskatoon, SK food and rooms. Yellow Grass, 2700 sq. ft. restaurant lounge near Weyburn, potential for confectionary, liquor sales. Regina, large volume liquor outlet with bar, food and some room income are available. ReSTEEL BUILDINGS . Prices reduced. gina, 12 suite apartment block, extra land Wholesale/ factory offers on discounted available. Contact: Brian Tiefenbach deals. Big and small. Source# 1Q9. 306-536-3269, 306-525-3344, NAI Com1-866-609-4321. mercial Real Estate (Sask) Ltd. R 20-15"..........$18.99 BAG R 12-15"..........$21.99 BAG R 20-23"..........$29.99 BAG R 12-23"..........$32.99 BAG

FARM/ RANCH SOFTWARE that is new and better than ever. Farmtool Companion, Field, Service, Inventory records; Genet-Assist to Beef Herd Management (simplieifes age verification and traceability) Wil-Tech Software Ltd., Box 88, Burstall, SK. S0N 0H0. wiltech@sasktel.net Ph/Fax: 306-679-2299 wil-techsoftware.com/

CUSTOM FEEDING and Backgrounding calves on family feedlot, Arcola, SK. Phone: 306-455-2636.

CUSTOM BALE HAULING, self-loading and unloading 17 bale truck. Radisson, SK. 306-827-2269 or 306-827-7835.

ROUND BALE PICKING and hauling, small or large loads. Travel anywhere. Phone: 306-382-0785, Vanscoy, SK.

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CUSTOM BALE HAULING 17 years experience. Call 306-567-8199, Kenaston, SK. CUSTOM BALE HAULING with 2 trucks and HYDRAULIC SCRAPERS: LEVER 60, 70, t r a i l e r s , 3 4 b a l e s p e r t r a i l e r. C a l l 80, and 435, 4 - 20 yd. available, rebuilt for years of trouble-free service. Lever 306-567-7100, Imperial, SK. Holdings Inc., 306-682-3332, Muenster SK

O3 EQUIPMENT HAULING Ltd. Professional transportation of equipment in Western Canada and NW USA. Call 403-963-2476, Lacombe, AB. www.o3hauling.com EQUIPMENT HAULING. Now offering tilt deck, swather transport and RGN trailer capabilities. Serving western Canada and northwest USA. Vandenberg Hay Farms Ltd., Nobleford, AB. Contact dispatch at 1-877-824-3010.

JIMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S TUB GRINDING, H-1100 Haybuster with 400 HP, serving Sask. 306-334-2232, Balcarres.

HEY BOSS TUB GRINDING with H1150 haybuster. Call Don 306-445-9994, North Battleford, SK. CUSTOM TUB GRINDING: 1100E Haybuster. Phone/text: Greg 306-947-7510, Saskatoon, SK.

FORESTRY BRUSH MULCHING. Fast, effective brush and tree clearing. Call 306-212-7896 or 306-232-4244.

NEUFELD ENT. CORRAL CLEANING, payloader, Bobcat with rubber tracks and vertical beater spreaders. Phone 306-220-5013, 306-467-5013, Hague, SK. BRUSH MULCHING. The fast, effective way to clear land. Four season service, competitive rates, multiple units. Borysiuk Contracting, 306-960-3804, Prince Albert, SK. www.borysiukcontracting.ca EXPLOSIVES CONTRACTOR: Reasonable rates. Northwest Demolition, Radisson, SK. phone 306-827-2269 or 306-827-7835.

REGULATION DUGOUTS: 120x60x14â&#x20AC;&#x2122; $1900; 160x60x14â&#x20AC;&#x2122; $2700; 180x60x14â&#x20AC;&#x2122; $3100; 200x60x14â&#x20AC;&#x2122; $3500. Saskatoon, SK, Phone: 306-222-8054.

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;04 JLG G6-42A TELEHANDLER, 2,972 hrs., 6,600 lbs., 42â&#x20AC;&#x2122; reach, cab, 4WD, 4-wheel steering, frame tilt, Cummins Turbo, very good condâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;n. $42,800. Trades welcome.

Financing available. 1-800-667-4515. www.combineworld.com PORTABLE TOILET SALES: New 5 Peaks portable toilets, assembled or unassembled. Now in stock, cold weather portable toilet jackets, call for quotes.

5 Peaks Distributors, Western Canada Inc., 877-664-5005, www.5peaksdistributors.ca sales@5peaksdistibutors.ca

CONTERRA GRADER for skidsteers and tractors. Excellent for road maintenance, floating and levelling. 518S-SS, $2499.

Conterra manufactures over 150 attachments. Call 1-877-947-2882, view online at www.conterraindustries.com

SKIDSTEER, 1970â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s MODEL 173 Thomas, 2005 CAT D6N crawler dozer, wide path, diesel motor, 3rd valve, buckets and pallet 6-way, winch, sweeps, cab guards, exc. forks, new tires, good shape, $7500. cond,4800 hrs.780-284-5500,Westlock,AB. 306-457-2935 eves, Stoughton, SK. LOW HOURED Construction Equipment 1996 JD 310D backhoe, 6087 hrs., 4x4, C a t e r p i l l a r, K o m a t s u , e t c . P h o n e extedahoe, 4 spd. trans., 24â&#x20AC;? digging buck- 815-239-2309, Illinois. et, 96â&#x20AC;? loader bucket, $29,900. Call Jordan LETOURNEAU 14 to 16 yard scraper, anytime 403-627-9300, Pincher Creek, AB. $25,000, 2- Woolridge 14 yard scrapers, $25,000 ea; Cat 80, $30,000. All converted to hydraulic. 306-338-7114, Clair, SK.

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SKIDSTEERS: CAT 297, 277B; Bobcat S220, S185, T250; JD 325. Conquest Equipment, 306-483-2500, Oxbow, SK. 6- LARGE SNOWBLOWERS w/trucks; 10 snow blades for trucks and loaders; 2 Bombardier SW48 w/side plow; 2 large snowblowers for 4 WD loaders. Many other blades and V-plow and buckets; 4 Holdand trackless 4 WD snowblowers; 5- 3 HITRAC CAT RIPPER D6H, excellent condi- er snowblowers. Low low year end prices. tion. Part #9W0201-04, #30100016. HP Cambrian Equip. Sales, Ph 204-667-2867, 204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB. fax 204-667-2932, Winnipeg, MB. HYDRAULIC PULL SCRAPERS 10 to 25 CASE 24B, 4x4, 2.5 yard loader, good yds., exc. cond.; Loader and scraper tires, cond. $17,900. Call 204-324-6298, Altona, custom conversions avail. Looking for Cat MB. cable scrapers. Quick Drain Sales Ltd, 306-231-7318,306-682-4520,Muenster SK.

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â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;06 GENIE Z45/25 ARTICULATING BOOMLIFT - 45â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 4x4, Deutz 3 cyl diesel, 48hp, 1,347 hrs., max. load 500 lbs, $36,800.

Trades welcome. Financing available.

1-800-667-4515. www.combineworld.com

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1-888-663-9663 Rouleau, SK

W O O D CO UN TRY Es te va n , S K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306-6 3 4-5111 M cLe a n , S K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306-6 9 9 -728 4 Tis da le , S K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306-8 73 -443 8 FARM AND INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICAL motor sales, service and parts. Also sale of, and repairs to, all makes and sizes of pumps and phase converters, etc. Tisdale Motor Rewinding 1984 Ltd., 306873-2881, fax 306-873-4788, 1005A- 111 Ave., Tisdale, SK. www.tismtrrewind.com

1999 SNORKEL ARTICULATING boom lift, 60â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, Cummins diesel engine, 2277 hrs, $22,500. Financing available. Chartier, MB. 204-864-2391, 204-981-3636.

PHASE CONVERTERS, RUN 220V 3 phase motors, on single phase. 204-800-1859.

WANTED: GAS OR DIESEL 3 cyl. engine from Ford 3000 or 3600, or Sellick 5000 forklift. Jamie 306-946-9864, Young, SK.

AFAB INDUSTRIES POST frame buildings.

For the customer that prefers quality.

1-888-816-AFAB (2322), Rocanville, SK.

MULCHING - TREES, BRUSH, stumps, NEW 10â&#x20AC;&#x2122; AND 12â&#x20AC;&#x2122; carriganas, etc. 12 years of enviro friendly BIG DOG BOX SCRAPER mulching. Call today! 306-933-2950. Visit: Hea vy d uty, tilt, a va ila b le in www.maverickconstruction.ca 24â&#x20AC;? a n d 42â&#x20AC;? hig h b a ck.

BUSH CLEARING and DUGOUTS. Dozer A lso n ew B.I.L. b ox scra pers and trackhoe combo. Serving southern SK. a n d cen tre pivotup to 20â&#x20AC;&#x2122;.

Call Vos Industries 306-529-1875, Sedley.

4T CONTRACTORS INC. Custom fencS ta rting a t $3,900 ing, mulching, corral cleaning and bobcat services. Metal siding and Ca ll roofs. Will do any kind of work.

306-329-4485 306-222-8197 Asquith 204 - 87 1 - 1 1 7 5 or SK, 4tcontractorsinc@sasktel.net 1 - 86 6 - 86 2- 83 04 NORTHERN BRUSH MULCHING. Can w w w . tri pl esta rm fg.c a clear all fence lines, brush, trees or unwanted bush. Competitive rates. Call EXCELLENT SELECTION Used skidsteers, Reuben 306-467-2422, Duck Lake, SK. track loaders, fork lifts, zoom booms, mini excavators. Visit www.glenmor.cc for more details, specs and prices. Glenmor, phone 1-888-708-3739, Prince Albert, SK. 1 9 9 7 D 3 C L G P, n ew u n d e r c a r r i a g e , $28,500. Winch and delivery available.

2003 D7R SERIES II CAT with SU blade Danny Spence, 306-246-4632, Speers, SK. and ripper. Equipped for brushing with cab guards and sweeps. New motor and torque WANTED: EXCAVATOR preferably model d o n e 1 6 0 0 h o u r s a g o . $ 1 8 9 , 0 0 0 . 200 to 270, JD, Komatscu, Case or Hitachi, 306-845-3407, Turtle Lake, SK. year 2000 to 2005. Must have a thumb.

2010 JOHN DEERE 333 track skid loader, 204-871-0925, MacGregor, MB. h i - f l o w h y d r a u l i c s , $ 5 9 , 9 0 0 O B O . 28â&#x20AC;&#x2122; GRAVEL SCREENER and hopper. Call 306-769-8896, Arborfield, SK. 204-856-6974, Austin, MB. HYDRAULIC EXCAVATORS: 2004 KOBELCO SK290 LC; 2005 Komatsu PC270LC-7L; 2006 CAT 330D; 2006 JD 270 CLC; 2008 Hitachi ZX350 LC-3; 1998 Cat 325BL, all units c/w 2 buckets and hyd. thumbs.780-361-7322, Edmonton, AB

CHAMPION GRADER PARTS, Model D600 to 760, 1972 to 1986, engines, trans, hyd. pumps, etc. Call Wes 306-682-3367 leave message, Humboldt, SK. 2013 V-WING DITCHERS. Order now be- CLIFFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S USED CRAWLER PARTS. Some fore they are sold out. Delivered to your o l d e r C at s , I H a n d A l l i s C h a l m e r s . farm by Sept., 2013. 204-734-0303. Check 780-755-2295, Edgerton, AB. out v-wing ditcher on U-tube.

2 SNOW WINGS- POST TYPE. VWS post type for JD D Series grader, fits 770 or 772 ripper mount; Champion 700 cable wing for Series 4 or 5, fits 726, 730 or 740.

Call Don at 306-873-7571, Tisdale, SK.

1993 D-85-E-21 KOMATSU twin tilt angle dozer, full canopy guarded, new AC and heat, bush ready, rebuilt motor, trans, torque and new radiator, new U/C w/26â&#x20AC;? pads, 2 tong ripper. Warranty. Consider t r a d e . C a n d e l i v e r, $ 1 3 4 , 0 0 0 . P h .

204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB. ATTACHMENTS: Skidsteer, pallet forks, hay spears, augers, buckets. Conquest Equipment, 306-483-2500, Oxbow, SK. CAT #70 SCRAPER, full hyd. conversion, excellent shape, $22,500. Call Jordan anytime 403-627-9300, Pincher Creek, AB.

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60x132- 18â&#x20AC;&#x2122; tre a te d 6x6 po s tb ld g. c/w 40x18 b ifo ld d o o r. . . . . . . . . . . . $47 ,7 04.88 Pho n e w ith yo u r b u ild in g s ize req u irem en ts fo r a free es tim a te.

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HYDRAULIC PULL SCRAPERS, 6-40 yards: Caterpillar, AC/LaPlant, LeTourneau, Kokudo, etc. Pull type and direct mount avail.; Bucyrus Erie 20 yard cable, $5000; pull type motor grader, $14,900; tires avail. Call 204-822-3797, Morden, MB This is a sale you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to miss!

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Looking for later model equipment for SALVAGE.

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All Models & Sizes up to 45% OFF! NEW CRATED KUBOTA ENGINES: Complete, 4 cyl., V1903 and V2003, 40 - 50 HP, $5900. Ph. or text 780-222-9394, Edmonton, AB. REMANUFACTURED DIESEL ENGINES: GM 6.5L, $4750 installed; Ford/IH 7.3L, $4950 installed; New 6.5L engines, $6500; 24v 5.9L Cummins, $7500 installed; GM Duramax Ford 6.0L, $8500 installed. Other new, used, and Reman. diesel engines avail. Can ship or install. Call 204-532-2187, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM, Mon. to Fri., Thickett Engine Rebuilding, Binscarth, MB.

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ROAD GRADERS CONVERTED to pull behind large 4 WD tractors, 14â&#x20AC;&#x2122; and 16â&#x20AC;&#x2122; blade widths available. Call C.W. Enterprises, 306-682-3367, 306-231-8358, Humboldt, SK, www.cwenterprises.ca OVER 100 SKIDSTEER attachments in stock; 3- New backhoe attachments only $6900/ea; 2006 Cat 287B w/cab, AC; JCB 185 III Robot side entrance; Bobcat 743 only $7900; Bobcat 2000 mini loader dsl, $8900; New Holland LS 170 dsl; NH L-555 dsl, $6900; Bobcat 610, needs motor work $1900; 2- Thomas skidsteers, need repair, pair $3500; Toro Dingo X420, gas, 20 HP, walk behind skidsteer, $6900; 15- track type, 2 WD and 4 WD loaders; Over 50 acres of parted out equipment. Low low prices on new parts. Cambrian Equipment Sales, Phone 204-667-2867, fax 204-667-2932, Winnipeg, MB. JCB TELEHANDLER 36â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 6000 lbs., Perkins dsl., $35,000 OBO; 7027 Skyjack scissor lift $15,000 OBO. 204-856-6974 Austin MB

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SILVER STREAM SHELTERS Single Steel ~ P H ON E FOR P R IC IN G ~ Fabric Buildings Super Sale, 30x72 galvaM CLEAN LOCATION ONLY. nized Gatorshield P/R frame and cover kits. Limited quantity, call to book early.

On sale for $5790 plus freight. Call: STEEL BUILDING PKG. 155â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x240â&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Green 1-877-547-4738, silverstreamshelters.com roof, green trim w/white sides. Package is DIAMOND CANVAS SHELTERS, sizes in Regina available immediately. Email ranging from 15â&#x20AC;&#x2122; wide to 120â&#x20AC;&#x2122; wide, any csrregina@sasktel.net, call 306-543-1766 length. Call Bill 780-986-5548, Leduc, AB. if you would like more details. www.starlinesales.biz

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2005 JD MODEL 320 skidsteer, w/new tires, 2384 hrs, $17,000. 204-864-2391, YANUSH ENTERPRISES 18â&#x20AC;&#x2122; custom built 204-981-3636, Chartier, MB. pull dozers. For more info. call John at CAT D8K crawler dozer c/w angle dozer 306-876-4989, 306-728-9535, Goodeve,SK and ripper, cab guards, sweeps, vg cond.

ALLIS CHALMERS HD16B hyd. tilt dozer; Call 780-284-5500, Westlock, AB. HD 12G loader, 4 in 1 bucket; For parts: CAT D7G w/WINCH, ropes with sweeps HD 16B, 16A, 14; New rails for HD16A. and guarded, bush ready, twin tilts, Pins and bushings supplied and installed $37,000. 780-284-5500, Edmonton, AB. for most makes of Crawler tractors and backhoes. Call Ron 1-866-590-6458 or ROME PLOW AND KELLO DISC blades 204-242-2204, La Riviere, MB. and bearings; 24â&#x20AC;? to 36â&#x20AC;? notched disc blades. 1-888-500-2646, Red Deer, AB. www.kelloughs.com FORKLIFTS AND SNOWPLOWS, 8â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 10â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 12â&#x20AC;&#x2122;.

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www.terrateam.ca 1998 CAT 325BL EXCAVATOR, 9000 hrs., 2 buckets, hydraulic thumb, pro-heat. $50,000 worth of work done in last 2000 hrs. Unit is excellent overall with low hrs.

Perfect for cleaning up farm land, $72,500 OBO. May consider trade for grain. Also may consider delivery. Phone Chris at 306-628-7840, Eatonia, SK. SKID STEER ATTACHMENTS, dirt, snow and rock buckets, grapples, stump buckets, pallet forks. Also have truck decks for 3/4 and 1 ton trucks. Call 306-731-3009, Quality Welding & Sales, Craven, SK.

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Parting out 20 graders, many models. Sev- DIESEL AND GAS ENGINES for tractors, eral older running graders from $6900. combines and swathers. JD, IH, Perkins, Adding to our fleet over 20 dozers and Cat, Ford. Early and late models. One year loaders being parted out. Acres and acres w a r r a n t y. P h o n e 1 - 8 0 0 - 6 6 7 - 4 5 1 5 . of salvage. Hundreds of hyd. cylinders. www.combineworld.com Cambrian Equipment Sales, 204-667-2867, 3406B, N14, SERIES 60, running engines or fax 204-667-2932, Winnipeg, MB. and parts. Call Yellowhead Traders, 306-896-2882, Churchbridge, SK. WANTED: 13 WHEEL wobbly packers, parts or running; 4650 John Deere 2WD USED, REBUILT or NEW engines. Specializing in Cummins, have all makes, large tractor. Call 403-391-6118, Red Deer, AB. inventory of parts, repowering is our speEQUIPMENT RENTALS: Excavators, doz- cialty. 1-877-557-3797, Ponoka, AB. ers, loaders, compactors, etc. Conquest JD 8430 complete overhauled eng. w/466 Equipment, 306-483-2500, Oxbow, SK. motor; JD 4020 vg running eng.; DX110 2001 KOMATSU 250 payloader, quick at- Deutz, good running eng.; 130/06 Deutz tach bucket, 20.5x25 tires. Danny Spence, good running eng.; 2096 Case IH vg 5.9 Cummins. 1-877-564-8734, Roblin, MB. Speers, SK. 306-246-4632.

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TOP QUALITY BEHLEN/SAKUNDIAK BINS. Book now for best prices. Example: all prices include skid, ladders to ground, manhole, set-up and delivery within set radius. Behlen Hopper combos: 3500 bu. $10,450. SPECIAL 5000 bu. $13,990. We manufacture superior quality hoppers and steel floors for all makes and sizes. Know what you are investing in. Call and find out why our product quality and price well exceeds the competition. We also stock replacement lids for all makes and models of bins. Leasing available. Hoffart Services Inc., 306-957-2033, Odessa, SK. CUSTOM GRAIN BIN MOVING, all types up to 22’ diameter. 10% spring discount.

Accurate estimates. Sheldon’s Hauling, 306-961-9699, Prince Albert, SK.

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Hopper Cone for 19 ft Bin, no skid Startingf rom

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Hopper Cone for 21 ft Bin, no skid Startingf rom

$3,445.00

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WINTER BOOKING and sale prices on large grain bins. Set up and cement crews available. Call for prices and info. Rosler Construction, Saskatoon SK. 306-933-0033 CHIEF WESTLAND AND CARADON BIN extensions, sheets, stiffeners, etc. Now available. Call Bill, 780-986-5548, Leduc, AB. www.starlinesales.biz

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POLY HOPPER BINS, 100 bu., $900; 150 bu. $1250. Call for nearest dealer. Buffer Valley Ind., 306-258-4422, Vonda, SK.

Galvanized • Flat Floor • Hopper Bins Smooth Walls • Fertilizer • Grain • Feed Aeration • Rockets • Fans • Heaters Temp Cables

WINTER BOOKING SPECIAL- Only $2.33 bu. for a 10,400 bu. Unstiffened Twister Authorized Dealer Saskatoon, SK 24-06HT hopper bin on 24’ welded cone.

Includes set up, delivery extra. Book bePhone: 306-373-4919 fore Jan. 1 and receive a free 7 HP inline grainbindirect.com fan ($1900 value). Ask about upgrading to a spiral staircase for .10¢/bu. Available f r o m F l a m a n S a l e s i n S a s k a t o o n 3-2200 BU. WESTEEL grain bins with 1 - 8 8 8 - 4 3 5 - 2 6 2 6 a n d P r i n c e A l b e r t Darmani steel floors, $6500. Quill Lake, SK., call 306-287-7707, 306-287-8292.

1-888-352-6267. www.flaman.com NEW AND USED grain baggers and extrac- LIMITED QUANTITY of flat floor Goebel tors available for sale or rent. Call Mike at grain bins, at special prices. Grain Bin Direct, 306-373-4919, Saskatoon, SK. 306-934-1414, Warman, SK. RTM, HOME, FARM & COMMERCIAL PACKAGES. ESTIMATING & DESIGN SERVICES.

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LIFETIME LID OPENERS. We are a stocking dealer for Boundary Trail Lifetime Lid Openers, 18” to 39”. Rosler Construction 2000 Inc., 306-933-0033, Saskatoon, SK. DON’T PAY UNTIL Oct., 2013- Book your Meridian fertilizer bins now and don’t pay until next fall. Order before Jan. 1 and get free options +$300 cash back. Options include manway/view glass/pokehole and Levalert. 4100 bu., 5000 bu. and 5300 bu. bins on special. Visit your nearest Flaman store or call 1-888-435-2626 or go to www.flaman.com

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$38,400.00 or $2.6 7P e rBu 2-10,000BU. BEHLEN HO P P ER BIN CO M BO S c/ w roofa n d w a ll la d d ers , top s a fety ca g es , a u to lid op en ers , 18 leg hop p ers , m a n w a ys , s lid e chu tes , trip le s k id s & erected .

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WINTER BOOKING: 5000 bu. Superior bin combos, $11,200; 8000 bushel Superior combos, $17,500. Limited quantity avail. We make hopper bottoms and steel floors for all makes of bins. Try o u r U - We l d k i t s . 3 0 6 - 3 6 7 - 2 4 0 8 o r 3 0 6 - 3 6 7 - 4 3 0 6 , M i d d l e L a ke , S K . www.middlelakesteel.com BROCK (BUTLER) GRAIN BIN PARTS and accessories available at Rosler Construction. 306-933-0033, Saskatoon, SK. NOW BOOKING SPRING 2013, large diameter bins, concrete, set up and install.

Call Dale at Quadra Development Corp., 1-800-249-2708, Rocanville, SK.

GREAT CAPACITY, 300 TON/HOUR 1 BUSHEL CLEAN UP AT THE END OF THE BAG. FULLY WINDS UP GRAIN BAG

CHABOT IMPLEMENTS Elie, MB 204-353-2392 Neepawa, MB 204-476-3333 Steinbach, MB 204-326-6417 F.V. PIERLOT & SONS Nipawin, SK 306-862-4732 GREENFIELD AGRO SERVICE Rosetown, SK 306-882-2600 KROEKER MACHINERY Winkler, MB 204-325-4311 MARKUSSON NEW HOLLAND Emerald Park, SK 1-800-819-2583 MARTODAM MOTORS Spiritwood, SK 306-883-2045 MOODY’S EQUIPMENT LTD. Saskatoon, SK 306-934-4686 Perdue, SK 306-237-4272 Unity SK 306-228-2686 Lloydminster, SK 306-825-6141 Kindersley, SK 306-463-2335 Olds, AB 403-556-3939 High River, AB 403-652-1410 Balzac, AB 403-295-7824 NYKOLAISHEN FARM EQUIPMENT Kamsack, SK 306-542-2814 Swan River, MB 204-734-3466

HAT AGRI-SERVICE NEERLANDIA CO-OP Medicine Hat, AB 403-526-3701, 780-674-3020 1-888-526-3702 PARKLAND FARM EQUIPMENT Dunmore, AB,403-526-3701, 1-888-526-3702 North Battleford, SK 306-445-2427 HI LINE FARM EQUIPMENT LTD. REDVERS AGR. & SUPPLY LTD. Wetaskiwin, AB 780-352-9244, 306-452-3444 1-888-644-5463 ROBERTSON IMPLEMENTS (1988) LTD. HOULDER AUTOMOTIVE LTD. Shaunavon, SK, 306-297-4131 Falher, AB, 780-837-4691, 1-866-837-4691 Grimshaw, AB 780-332-4691, Swift Current, SK 306-773-4948 1-800-746-4691 SCHROEDER BROS. KASH FARM SUPPLIES LTD. Chamberlain, SK 306-638-6305 Eckville, AB 403-746-2211, 1-800-567-4394 WHITE AG SALES & SERVICE E. BOURASSA & SONS: Whitewood, SK 306-735-2300 Assinniboia 1-877-474-2456 AR-MAN EQUIPMENT Estevan 1-877-474-2495 Vulcan, AB 403-485-6968, 1-866-485-6968 Pangman 1-877-474-2471 Radville 1-877-474-2450 BILL’S FARM SUPPLIES INC. Weyburn 1-877-474-2491 Stettler, AB 403-742-8327 RAYMORE NEW HOLLAND CAOUETTE & SONS IMPLEMENTS Raymore, SK 306-746-2911 St. Paul, AB 780-645-4422 WATROUS NEW HOLLAND FOSTER’S AGRI-WORLD Watrous, SK 306-946-3301 Beaverlodge, AB 780-354-3622, YORKTON NEW HOLLAND 1-888-354-3620 Yorkton, SK 306-782-8511

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KEHO/ GRAIN GUARD/ OPI STORMAX. For sales and service east central SK. and MB., call Gerald Shymko, Calder, SK., 306-742-4445 or toll free 1-888-674-5346.

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KEHO/ GRAIN GUARD Aeration Sales and Service. R.J. Electric, Avonlea, SK. Call BEAVER CONTAINER SYSTEMS, new 306-868-2199 or cell: 306-868-7738. and used sea containers, all sizes.

306-220-1278, Saskatoon and Regina, SK. BUILD YOUR OWN conveyors, 6”, 7”, 8” and 10” end units available; Transfer conveyors and bag conveyors or will custom build. Call for prices. Master Industries Inc. www.masterindustries.ca Phone 1-866-567-3101, Loreburn, SK. USED BATCO 1545 field loader conveyor w/30 HP engine, $13,500. Flaman Sales in Saskatoon 1-888-435-2626, or visit www.flaman.com BATCO CONVEYORS, new/used, grain HORNOI LEASING NEW and used 20’ and augers, grain vacs, SP kits. Delivery and 4 0 ’ s e a c a n s fo r s a l e o r r e n t . C a l l leasing available. 1-866-746-2666.

306-757-2828, Regina, SK. BATCO 2085 SWING conveyor, totally re40’ STANDARD SEA CONTAINERS for sale, furbished, ready to go. Reduced to guaranteed wind, water and rodent proof. $29,900. 306-726-4403, Southey, SK Five in stock for $3650. Ph Bond Industrial Direct Incorporated today while supply lasts. 306-373-2236, 306-221-9630, Saskatoon, SK. email: joe@bondind.com 8144 TERRAGATOR SDA-2100, complete 20’ AND 40’ SHIPPING CONTAINERS, brand new front drive axle, $30,000; Used large SK. inventory. Ph. 1-800-843-3984, front drive axle with broken housing.

403-994-7754, Olds, AB. 306-781-2600.

USED SEA/STEEL Storage Containers for sale. 20’, 40’, 40’ HC, 48’ HC, etc. Guaranteed wind, water and rodent proof. Ask about modifications and accessories for your container (ramps, electrical kits, new SHIPPING CONTAINERS FOR SALE. 20’- paint, etc.) Call Bond Industrial Direct, 53’, delivery/ rental/ storage available. For 306-373-2236, 306-221-9630, Saskatoon, inventory and prices call: 306-262-2899, SK. joe@bondind.com www.bondind.com Saskatoon, SK, thecontainerguy.ca

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20’ TO 53’ CONTAINERS. New, used and modified. Available Winnipeg, MB; Regina and Saskatoon, SK. www.g-airservices.ca 306-933-0436.

20’ AND 40’ SEA CONTAINERS, for sale in Calgary, AB. Phone 403-226-1722, KEHO, STILL THE FINEST. Clews Storage Management/ K. Ltd., 1-800-665-5346.

1-866-517-8335. www.magnatesteel.com

1998 DUTCH INDUSTRIES 43’ NH3 Coulter applicator, c/w MVD and Continental meter system, $5000. Located in Coaldale, AB. 403-345-2180, 8:00- 4:30 weekdays.

BANDIT 3400 2010 John Blue ground drive, Honda fill pump, 3” fill, very nice, $26,900. Corner Equipment 204-483-2774 or see website: cornerequipment.com Carroll, MB.

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SAKUNDIAK HARVEST CASH-IN EVENT: $1000 rebate on new swingaway augers. Used 12”x72’ Sakundiak SLM/D, $14,900; One 2008 12”x78’ Sakundiak SLM/D, $15,900; 8”x1600; 7”x1400 c/w 14 HP Kohler; 7”x1800 c/w 18 HP Kohler; Convey-All conveyors available. All units have leasing options. Call Dale at Mainway Farm Equipment Ltd. 306-567-3285, 306-567-7299, Davidson, SK, website www.mainwayfarmequipment.ca 2010 WESTFIELD 10”X41’ auger, with 36 HP Kohler, elec. clutch and Wheatheart mover, $10,000 firm. 306-224-4272, Winthorst, SK. REMOTE CONTROL SWING AUGER MOVERS; Endgate and hoist systems; Trailer chute openers; Wireless full bin alarms; Digital wireless cameras; Portable combine. Doing it right... keeping you safe... by remote control. Call Brehon Agrisystems at: 306-933-2655, Saskatoon, SK.

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SAKUNDIAK GRAIN AUGERS: SP kits and clutches, Kohler, B&S engines, gas and diesel. Call Brian “The Auger Guy” 204-724-6197, Souris, MB. S A K U N D I A K A U G E R S I N S TO C K : swings, truck loading, Hawes Agro SP movers. Contact Hoffart Services Inc. Odessa, SK, 306-957-2033.

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Order today to get the colours and options NEW SUKUP GRAIN Dryers - LP/NG, 1 or 3 you want for summer delivery. Blowout phase, canola screens. Call for more info prices for all remaining 2012 models (c/w and winter pricing. Contact 204-998-9915, Michel’s tarps). Visit your nearest Flaman Altamont, MB. store or call 1-888-435-2626 or go to NEW AND USED grain dryers. Contact www.flaman.com Franklin Voth, Manitou, MB. 204-242-3300 or cell: 204-242-4123, www.fvoth.com NEW “R” SERIES Wheatheart Augers: R 8x41, 27 HP Kohler, HD clutch, w/mover, reg. $14,075, sale $12,250; R 8x51, 30 HP Kohler, HD clutch, w/mover, reg. $14,907, sale $12,750; R 10x41, 35 HP Vanguard, HD clutch, w/mover, reg. $15,530, sale $13,240. 306-648-3622, Gravelbourg, SK. SAKUNDIAK AUGER SALE. New 8x1200, $4400; 8x1400, $4775; 8x1600 $5295; SLMD 12x72, $16,500 after rebate; 10x1200, 4 wheel Hawes; 29 HP Kawasaki, new tube and flight, $13,750. Call Brian “The Auger Guy” 204-724-6197, Souris, MB

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HORST TOW BEHIND new liquid caddy, $17,750, sale, $15,500. 306-648-3622, 204-857-8403.

DEMO FARM KING 482, elec. motor, au1600 US gal. Ace Rotomold tank, 2.5” fill, Gravelbourg, SK. ger, control panel and cord, $8900. Pro Ag pump, $14,900. Different options avail.

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Training and support. Quick set-up/no leveling. Quick/complete clean out. Average per hr.: wheat/oats 400, barley 300, flax 225. All screens, feed and discharge augers, generator and scale. 306-698-2686, Wolseley, SK. rlmoss@xplornet.ca CUSTOM COLOR SORTING chickpeas to mustard. Cert organic and conventional.

306-741-3177, Swift Current, SK. KWICK-KLEEN 5 row electric, 3 sets of rolls. Call 306-981-2658 any time, North Battleford, SK. CARTER SCREEN MACHINE, model 1850 with scalper. Call 306-445-5602, North Battleford, SK.

GSI GRAIN DRYERS. Ph. Glenmor, Prince Albert, SK., 1-888-708-3739. For all your grain drying needs! www.glenmor.cc We are the GT grain dryer parts distributor.

BUCKET ELEVATORS FROM 100-10,000 bushels per hour. Replacement cups, belting, bolts, etc., for all makes of bucket elevators. U trough screw and drag conveyors also available. Sever’s Mechanical Services Inc. 1-800-665-0847, Winnipeg, MB. ALUMINUM SIDING FOR- grain elevators called Manitoba Siding. Call 204-835-2493 or 204-647-2493. Fax 204-835-2494, McCreary, MB. ELEVATOR IN LAMPMAN, SK. 150,000 bu., 2 steel legs, grain cleaner, pea cleaner, 50’ scale, active rail line. 306-487-7993.

MOTOMCO 919 MOISTURE tester w/Nexus scale, thermometers and storage case, $750; Simple Sampler portable combine, 12 volt, $150. 306-788-4502, Marquis, SK.

2007 BRANDT 5000 EX grain vac, w/piledriver, always shedded and maintained, $14,750 OBO. 306-442-7955, Parry, SK. 4500 BRANDT GRAIN VAC, new impeller and bearings, exc. cond., $10,000. Call 204-725-2156, Brandon, MB.

2008 REM 2700, c/w set of hoses, floor shovel, 75 hrs., shedded. Quill Lake, SK., 306-287-7707, 306-287-8292.

CONEYAIR GRAIN VACS, parts, accessoUSED SORTEX Colour Sorter for sale. ries. Call Bill 780-986-5548, Leduc, AB. 90000 series bio-chromatic. Machine cur- www.starlinesales.biz rently has 2 chutes, capable of expansion with a third, c/w laptop for programming. $39,000. www.flamangraincleaning.com C a l l F l a m a n G r a i n C l e a n i n g t o d ay.

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WANTED TO BUY or rent: mobile seed 6600 HAYLINE BALE processor, good concleaner, 100-300 bu./hr, European equip. dition, $4500 OBO. Call 780-632-7580, Veif possible. 780-662-2617, Tofield, AB. greville, AB. LOOKING FOR: Grain cleaning equip- TRUCK MOUNT, bale picker mover, also ment, oat debearder, indent, air and cattle and bale scales. 306-445-2111, screen machine, air system equipment, www.eliasmfgltd.com North Battleford, SK. grain legs. 780-928-2621, La Crete, AB. BRAND NEW 5 Chute color sorter plus BALE SPEARS, high quality imported genset and air compressor. All wired and from Italy, 27” and 49”, free shipping, exconnected up in an enclosed 22’ van body, c e l l e n t p r i c i n g . C a l l n o w t o l l f r e e 2003 Freightliner truck c/w unloading au- 1-866-443-7444, Stonewall, MB. ger system. See pictures at Flaman booth, BALE SPEAR ATTACHMENTS for all Crop Production Show in January at Sas- loaders and skidsteers, excellent pricing. katoon, SK. 403-652-5643.

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WANTED: SEED CLEANING equipment, NH SQUARE BALER #273, good shape, 200/400 bu. per hr. screen and indents. front PTO seal does leak, $2500 OBO. Last 204-776-2047, 204-534-7458, Minto, MB. used in 2009. Ph. 780-336-6378, Irma, AB.

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YEAR END CLEARANCE. 2012 Hesston, 15.5’ disc mower conditioner, 2.75% for 60 months OAC. Call Cam-Don Motors Ltd., 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK.

2010 CIH 9120, 2016 PU header, 370 eng. hrs., 298 sep. hrs., AFX rotor, fine cut chopper, exc. cond., always shedded, $239,000. 403-669-2174, Rocky View, AB. REDUCED FOR YEAR END: 0% financing or c a s h b a c k OAC . 2 0 1 1 9 1 2 0 , d u a l s , $309,000; 2011 9120 $312,000; 2011 2009 NH 8040, HB30’, 450 cut hrs., most 9 1 2 0 , $ 3 2 9 , 0 0 0 ; Two 2 0 1 0 9 1 2 0 ’ s , options, mint cond., asking $86,500. Call $285,000; 2012 8120, $329,000; 2009 780-387-6399, Wetaskiwin, AB. 8120, 347 hrs., $259,000; 2010 8120, $274,000; Three 2011 8120’s, $298,000; 2008 8010, $218,000; 2006 8010 topper, $189,000; 2006 8010, $195,000; 2388 AFX Y & M , t o p p e r, $ 9 9 , 0 0 0 ; 2 0 0 7 7 0 1 0 , $179,000; 2002 2388, $88,000; 2188 SP roto w/accelor, $59,900; 1984 1480, hyd., r e ve r s e r, s t r aw a n d c h a f f s p r e a d e r, $10,900. Hergott Farm Equipment, 306-682-2592, Humboldt, SK. 2001 CIH 2388, 2360 sep. hrs., hopper ‘06 CIH WDX1202S SWATHER - 827 hrs., top, AFX rotor, Swathmaster PU, excellent 2011 DH302 Honeybee/Case header, dbl condition, $82,500 OBO. 204-523-7469 or knife drive, PUR, very good cond’n. $79,800. 204-534-8115, Killarney, MB. Trades welcome. Financing available.

1-800-667-4515. www.combineworld.com 2008 CASE 1903, 588 hrs., 30’ header, PU reel, double swath, header tilt, fore/aft, $90,000 OBO. 403-653-2201, Cardston, AB

2012 M155 MACDON, 25’, double knife, DS. 2009 M150 MACDON, 25’, double ‘87 CIH 1680, Chopper, hopper ext’n., knife, DS. 403-393-0219, 403-833-2190. long auger, reel fore/aft & more, YEAR END CLEARANCE. 2012 MF 9735, w/ 1015, 3,380 total hrs. $17,800.

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30’ DSA, Schumacher knife, 2.75% for 60 1-800-667-4515. www.combineworld.com months OAC. Call Cam-Don Motors Ltd., 2008 CASE 2588, 2015 pickup, 478/594 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK. hrs., yield and moisture, Pro 600 monitor, 2008 CIH 1203 30’, $89,900; 4- 2011 CIH rice tires, heavy soil machine, $170,000 WD 1203 36’, $119,000 each; 2010 CIH open to offers. Phone 204-981-5366, WD 1203 36’, $106,000; CIH 736, 36’, PT, 204-735-2886, Starbuck, MB. $1500 as is; Prairie Star (MD) 4930, 30’, $49,900; Prairie Star (MD) 4930 30’, $48,900; MacDon H. Pro 8152i 36’, $79,900, MacDon 150 35’, $123,000; Mac- 2001 CAT 470, Cebis monitor, Y&M, P-13 Don M150 35’, $132,00; WP MacDon 7000 PU header, chopper, 2700 hrs., $53,000.

25’, $9900. Hergott Farm Equipment Call 306-370-8010, Saskatoon, SK. 306-682-2592, Humboldt, SK. 2002 MACDON 4940, 25’, 1700 hrs, large tires front and rear, double knife, DS, new 2003 CR960, 1784 sep. hours, shedded, knife and guards 2 yrs. ago, always shed- loaded up, 2000 acres on new rotors, rub ded, $49,000. 780-878-1550, Camrose, AB bars, concaves, fan, newer Case 2016 header with 16’ Swathmaster, $109,000.

780-375-2443, 780-679-8784, Kelsey, AB.

2003 CIH 2388, AFX rotor, 2015 header, 1490 rotor hrs, annual maintenance done, exc. condition, $104,000. 306-728-8303, 306-728-3231, Melville, SK.

2001 JD 9650 STS, 1347 sep. hrs., auto header height control, DAS reel, hyd. fore/aft, grain loss monitor, Y&M, chaff spreader, chopper, Maurer hopper topper, 800/65R32 drive and 18.4x26 rear Firestone tires, Auto Trac steering wheel included, no header, always shedded, very well maintained, exc. cond., $105,000. Call Vaughn 306-574-4905 or 306-375-7907, Lacadena, SK. (Eston-Elrose-Kyle area) REDUCED: 2000 JD 9650W, only 1457 sep. hrs., auto header height control, diala-speed, chaff spreader, chopper, hopper topper, 30.5-32 drive tires, 14.9-24 rear tires, JD 914 PU header, always shedded, excellent condition, $108,900. Call Jordan 403-627-9300 anytime, Pincher Creek, AB.

FLEX PLATFORMS, CORN HEADS, RIGID PLATFORMS. For all makes combines. JD 925-930-630-635 flex; CIH 1020 25-30’ flex; JD 925 rigid; NH 971 24’ rigid; JD 643-843-893-1293; CIH 1083 corn heads. Gary Reimer 204-326-7000, Reimer Farm Equipment,#12 Hwy N., Steinbach, MB. www.reimerfarmequipment.com 2002 NH 71C rigid, 25’, pickup reel, low acres, flexifinger auger, $11,500. Call Gary Reimer 204-326-7000, Steinbach, MB. www.reimerfarmequipment.com

2003 CR-970, Y&M, 1200 hrs., Terrain Tracer, chaff spreader, 14’ PU header, $127,000. 306-370-8010, Saskatoon, SK. 2002 TR99 1765 engine hrs., 1363 sep. hrs., Redekop chopper, Crary hopper topper, Norac auto header height, terrain tracer, straight cut header avail. Insurance r e b u i l d at 1 0 0 0 h r s , $ 9 2 , 5 0 0 O B O. 780-985-3779, Thorsby, AB. JUST ARRIVED: TWO 2010 CR9080’s, through NH shop, $265,000. Hergott Farm E q u i p m e n t . Yo u r C a s e / I H d e a l e r, 306-682-2592, Humboldt.

2006 JD 9760 STS, bullet rotor, 850 sep. hrs., with Precision PU, $155,000 OBO. Phone 306-726-5840, Markinch, SK. 2002 JD 9750, 2290 hrs., just put through shop, excellent shape, asking $95,000.

Call: Peter 780-603-3455, Vegreville, AB.

1997 JD CTS, 3290 sep. hrs., 4597 engine hrs., 2 spd. cyl., fine cut chopper, 2011 9120, duals, low hours, excellent chaff spreaders, long auger, Crary hopper condition, $275,000. 306-821-2566, Wat- ext., duals 18.4R38, back tires 16.9-24, son, SK. acre meter, yield and moisture monitor, fore/aft, 914 header, $45,000. Call 306-722-3807, 306-722-7777, Fillmore, SK 2009 JD 9770, loaded, $179,500; 2008 JD 936D header, $37,500; new 1050 bu. grain cart, $25,500. 204-822-3797, Morden, MB. 9600 JD COMBINE, 2300 sep. hrs., exc. s h ap e , G r e e n l i g h t e d , s h e d d e d . C a l l 306-785-4426, Ponteix, SK. 1998 JD 9610 Maximizer, 2000 sep. hrs., ‘08 CIH 2142 - 35’, PUR, knife & guards, 914 PU header, hopper ext., yield monitor, factory transport, same as MacDon D50, JD chaff spreader, always shedded, mint. fits JD STS/CAT 500 series, $49,800. $80,000. 780-675-3896, Athabasca, AB. Trades welcome. Financing available.

1-800-667-4515. www.combineworld.com 2008 8010 w/duals and lateral tilt, 750 COMING SOON! ‘04 JD 9660 STS Greenstar, sep. hrs, oils and filters changed, ready to NEW factory duals, FC chopper, 2,523/3,579 go, $225,000; 2009 2020 35’ flex header w/air reel, $25,000. 403-502-6332, Schul- hrs., New pickup available. $109,800.

Trades welcome. Financing available. er, AB. 1-800-667-4515. www.combineworld.com

TRADE IN YOUR JD 615, NH 76C, OR CIH 2016 w/ Brand new Macdon PW7 header w/ 16’ Swathmaster pickup. Conditions apply.

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JD 635F HYDRAFLEX, poly, single series hookup, fore/aft, exc., $20,000 OBO. 204-981-4291 204-632-5334 Winnipeg MB

2011 JD 9870, big duals, Contour-Master, ProDrive, 615 PU, 250 hrs., long auger, hopper topper. 204-673-2382, Melita, MB. 2006 JD 9760 STS, 1480 hrs., Performaxed, $32,000 workorder w/615 PU, 800-38 rubber. 780-221-3980, Leduc, AB. 2010 9770, 411 sep. hrs., premium cab, 20.8x42 duals, 615 pickup, no pulses, Greenlighted, warranty, interest free, alw ay s s h e d d e d , e x c e l l e n t c o n d i t i o n , $260,000. 306-728-3498, Melville, SK. 2001 9650 STS, Y&M monitor, 2450 hrs., 1750 sep. hrs., shedded, second owner, exc. cond., $95,000 OBO. Call 306-323-4401, Rose Valley, SK.

NEED PICKUP HEADERS? ‘96 13’ NH 971, $1,680; ‘91 JD914, $4,900; ‘98 CIH 1015, $2,780; ‘97 CIH 1015, $3,980.

Trades welcome.

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NEED COMBINE HEADERS? ’94 30’ CIH 1010, $6,980; ‘94 36’ Macdon 960, $4,900; ‘97 36’ Macdon 960, $6,980; ‘93 36’ Macdon 960, $14,900. Trades welcome.

Financing available. 1-800-667-4515. www.combineworld.com 2 HONEYBEE HEADERS w/JD adapters, 2001 and 2005, exc. cond., 30’, price negotiable. Call 306-298-4445, Bracken, SK. 2007 JD 635 flex header, Crary air reel, A-1 cond., $32,900. Will deal, can deliver.

Call 204-324-6298, Altona, MB.

2004 JD 635F, updated auger, auger swing 2009 JD 9770 STS, 543 hrs., Premier arms, new flex plate, vg cond., $20,000.

Cab, Contour-Master w/Hi-Torque rever- Dennis at 204-746-5369, Arnaud, MB. ser, 20.8x42 duals, JD extension, chopper, $209,500 US. Fairfax, MN. 320-848-2496, 320-894-6560, www.ms-diversified.com 1987 JD 7720 Titan II, w/212 PU header and 230 straight header, good cond.

306-458-2555, Midale, SK.

Harvest Salvage Co. Ltd. 1-866-729-9876 5150 Richmond Ave. East Brandon, MB

NEW PICKUP REEL EARLY BUY SPECIAL! Hart Carter 25’, $4,300; 30’ $4,900; 36’, $6,900; UII 25’, $5,830; 30’, $6,900; 36’, $7,900. Plastic teeth, fits JD/ NH/CIH/Macdon headers. Pay 50% DP, rest on delivery (Apr-May 2013). Offer ends Jan 31, 2013. Trades welcome.

Financing available.

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www.harvestsalvage.ca New Used & Re-man parts Tractors Combines Swathers WRECKING TRACTORS: NH, Ford, Case David Brown, Volvo, Nuffield, County, Fiat, JD, Deutz, MF and IH. 306-228-3011, Unity, SK, www.britishtractor.com

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‘07 JD 936D HEADER - Single pt., factory transport, hyd. F/A, New canvas, knife, & pickup reel fingers. $38,800.

Trades welcome. Financing available.

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2010 CR 9090, 470 sep. hrs., fully equipped incl. HID lights, 27’ unload auger, auto-guidance, 20.8x42 duals, deluxe interior. More info. and purchase options, 3 0 6 - 2 8 7 - 7 7 0 7 , 3 0 6 - 2 8 7 - 8 2 9 2 d ay s , 306-383-2508 after 8 PM, Quill Lake, SK.

‘08 CIH 8010 COMBINE - 721/929 hrs., AFS Pro 600, deluxe cab, self levelling shoe, 900/60R32, duals & new pickup avail. $184,800. Trades welcome.

Financing available. 1-800-667-4515. www.combineworld.com

REDUCED: HONEYBEE SP36 (Gleaner ADP), $18,900; 2011 CIH 2152 40’, $69,000; CIH 1020 30’ flex, HFA, $9900; MD D60 35’ w/JD kit, $49,000; Two MD 974 36’ w/CIH kit, $47,000; MD 960 36’, (2388), $13,900; Case/IH 1015 14’ pickup, $1900; 2010 MacDon D60 35’ w/JD kit, $66,000. Hergott Farm Equipment 306-682-2592, Humboldt, SK.

2010 30’ Macdon D60-S - PUR, hyd. fore/aft, factory transport, fits swathers, combine adapters available, $39,800.

Trades welcome. Financing available.

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2002 MF 220XL, 30’ header, UII PU reels, Perkins diesel, new rollers and canvases, excellent condition, 1250 hrs., $45,000.

306-821-2566, Watson, SK.

CASE/IH COMBINES and other makes and models. Call the combine superstore.

Trades welcome, delivery can be arranged.

Call Gord 403-308-1135, Lethbridge, AB.

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‘05 MACDON MD974 35’ FLEX DRAPER HEADER STS hookup, F/A, pea auger, new canvas, hyd. tilt, transport. $39,800.

Trades welcome. Financing available.

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GERINGHOFF 8 ROW 30” chopping cornhead, headsite, JD single point, stalk stompers, exc . cond., $46,900. Call 204-324-6298, Altona, MB. RECONDITIONED rigid and flex, most makes and sizes; Also header transports.

Ed Lorenz, 306-344-4811, Paradise Hill, SK. www.straightcutheaders.com

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GOOD USED SWATHMASTER PICKUP BELTS - 8 front and 8 back, 70-80% condition, $580. New available. Call 1-800-667-4515. www.combineworld.com

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We sell new, used and remanufactured parts for most farm tractors and combines.

DEUTZ TRACTOR SALVAGE: Used parts for Deutz and Agco. Uncle Abes Tractor, 519-338-5769, fax 338-3963, Harriston ON

2011 CASE/IH 2162 flex header (same as MacDon FD70D), 40’, double knife, pea auger, transport, $74,000. 306-882-3347, 306-831-8808, Rosetown, SK.

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JD 9600 COMBINE, 2 spd. cyl., FC chopper, long auger, hopper ext’n, $25,800 or $32,800 w/ 914 pickup.

Trades welcome. Financing available.

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2009 JD T670, c/w 915 PU, 657/865 hrs., AutoTrac ready, Greenlight last year, 1900 acres on new rub bars and chopper b l a d e s , a l w ay s s h e d d e d , $ 2 1 5 , 0 0 0 . NEW PW7 HEADER W/ 16’ SWATH780-374-2337, 780-679-5918 Daysland AB MASTER PICKUP EARLY BUY SPECIAL! Retails at $31,594; buy now 2011 9870 STS, 240 rotor hrs., big duals, starting at $25,800. Trades welcome.

Contour-Master, powercast chopper, 26’ Financing available. 1-800-667-4515. unload auger, pro-drive, harvest smart, no www.combineworld.com pulses, Greenlighted, $297,000. Call 2009 MACDON D60 35’ header w/CIH 306-834-7610, Major, SK. adapter, double knife drive, DSA, double reel, hyd. fore/aft, full skid pkg, pea auger, $56,500. 306-423-5476, Domremy, SK. 2011 MASSEY FERGUSON 9895, 245 hours, MAV chopper, 16’ Rake-Up PU, warranty. 403-588-0766, Three Hills, AB. 2009 MF 9895, 600 separator hours, duals MAV chopper, lateral tilt, mapping, HID, w/all options, $200,000. Can hold w/deposit until Feb. 403-318-9447, Trochu, AB.

2007 JD 9660WTS, only 528 sep. hrs., auto header height control, auto reel speed control, hyd. fore/aft, grain loss monitor, rock trap, 21’6” unloading auger, hopper topper. Just been Greenlighted!

Excellent shape! $169,900. Call Jordan 403-627-9300 anytime, Pincher Creek, AB. YEAR END CLEARANCE: 0% finance or cash back. 2010 JD 9870, Contour-Master, pro JETCO ENT. INC. Experienced equipment drive, 42” duals, $289,000; 2008 JD 9870 and towing. AB, SK, MB. Call ‘96 CIH 2188 COMBINE - Chopper, STS, duals, $239,000; JD 9600 CTS, hauling spreader, long auger, hopper ext’n., reel $49,900 Call Hergott Farm Equipment 780-888-1122, Lougheed, AB. speed, fore/aft, 2,980/3,765 hrs., w/ 1015, your Case/IH Dealer, 306-682-2592, Humgood cond’n. $39,800. Trades welcome. boldt, SK. Financing available. 1-800-667-4515.

FOUR 1997 JD 9500, exc. cond., shedded, www.combineworld.com good tires, concave and rubbars, price ne1994 IH 1688, only 2800 eng. hrs., always gotiable. Call 306-298-4445, Bracken, SK. shedded, $40,000. 306-536-5104, Cupar, 2002 JD 930 flex header, excellent condi2- 2009 JD 9770 STS, 539 and 506 hrs., tion, $16,500 OBO. Phone 306-726-5840, SK. Contour-Masters w/Hi-Torque reversers, Markinch, SK. 1991 CASE/IH 1660 for sale, 2700 engine 20.8x42 duals, bin extensions, choppers, hrs., always shedded. Call for more info. as is $189,500 or Greenlighted, $205,000 2008 CASE/IH 2020 flex, 35’, $22,000; 4 at 780-336-3597, Viking, AB. e a c h U S . w w w. m s - d i v e r s i f i e d . c o m 2007 Honeybees; 3 - NH 971; Case/IH 320-848-2496, 320-894-6560, Fairfax, MN. 1015 PU. 306-370-8010, Saskatoon, SK. 2009 9120, MAGNA-CUT chopper, Pro 600, 700 hrs., $227,000; 1998 2388, 1996 JD 9600, Greenlighted, 2716 sep. 1994 JD 843 corn head, very good condi2800 hrs., chopper, hopper cover, Swath- hrs., 914 pickup, AutoSteer, yield and tion, $14,000. Dennis at 204-746-5369, Arnaud, MB. moisture. 306-625-3674, Ponteix, SK. master $59,000. 306-370-8010, Saskatoon

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USED MACDON HEADER GUARDS - 70-80% condition, set of 10 pcs., $80. Other models available. Call 1-800-667-4515. www.combineworld.com STEIGER TRACTOR PARTS for sale. Very affordable new and used parts available, made in Canada and USA. 1-800-982-1769 ALLISON TRANSMISSIONS Service, Sales and Parts. Exchange or custom rebuilds available. Competitive warranty.

Spectrum Industrial Automatics Ltd., Red Deer, AB. 1-877-321-7732.

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Huge Inventory Of Used, New & Rebuilt Combine & Tractor Parts.

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We Purchase Late Model Equipment For Parts.

COMB-TRAC SALVAGE. We sell new and used parts for most makes of tractors, combines, balers, mixmills and swathers.

Phone 306-997-2209, 1-877-318-2221, Borden, SK. www.comb-tracsalvage.com We buy machinery.

NEW PICKUP EARLY BUY SPECIAL! Swathmaster 14’, retails at $13,838, buy now at $12,760; Swathmaster 16’, retails at $15,838, buy now at $14,760.

Trades welcome.

Financing available. 1-800-667-4515. www.combineworld.com USED PICKUP REELS - 21’ UII, $3,180; 36’ UII, $5,980; 30’ Hart Carter, $4,780; 24’ UII, $4,480; 36’ Hart Carter, $5,980.

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VARIOUS PICKUPS IN STOCK - ‘93 12’ Rake-up, $3,900; ‘81 JD212, $1,980; ‘04 16’ Rake-up, $8,950; ‘95 14’ Victory Super 8, $3,980; ‘98 14’ Swathmaster, $7,480.

Trades welcome. Financing available.

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MEDICINE HAT TRACTOR Salvage Inc. Specializing in new, used, and rebuilt agricultural and construction parts. Buying ag and construction equipment for dismant l i n g . C a l l t o d ay 1 - 8 7 7 - 5 2 7 - 7 2 7 8 , www.mhtractor.ca Medicine Hat, AB. G.S. TRACTOR SALVAGE, JD tractors only. 306-497-3535, Blaine Lake, SK. SMITH’S TRACTOR WRECKING. Huge inventory new and used tractor parts.

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2004 JD 7500 Forage Harvester, no PU, 1910 hrs., autolube, AutoSteer, spout ext., service records, $130,000 OBO. 403-684-3540, Brant, AB. Combine World 1-800-667-4515, www. combineworld.com; 20 minutes E. of Saskatoon, SK on Highway #16. Used Ag & Industrial equipment, new, used & rebuilt parts, & premium quality tires at unbeatable prices! 1 yr. warranty on all parts. Canada’s largest inventory of late model combines & swathers. Exceptional service.

AGRA PARTS PLUS, parting older tractors, tillage, seeding, haying, along w/other Ag equipment. 3 miles NW of Battleford, SK. off #16 Hwy. Ph: 306-445-6769.

L O S T C I T Y S A LVAG E , parts cheap, please phone ahead. 306-259-4923, 306-946-7923, Young, SK.

gallantsales.com Largest inventory of used potato equip. Dealer for Tristeel Mfg. polishers, hybrid washers, felt dryers, tote fillers and dealer for Logan live bottom boxes, piler, conveyors, etc. Call: Dave 204-254-8126, Grande Pointe, MB. AG-PAK AUTOMATIC POTATO bagger with KwikLok closer, bags 5-20 lbs., exc. cond., $28,000. Harv 780-712-3085 for more info

SCHULTE RS 570 batt reel style, hyd. drive, rock shield, shedded, $4395. Quill Lake, SK., 306-287-7707, 306-287-8292.

8’ FARM KING 3 PTH snowblower with dual augers, excellent shape. 306-792-4544, Springside, SK. FARM KING 3 PTH double auger, hydraulic chute, $1100; Grenfell snowplow $150.

306-224-4515, Windthorst, SK. FOR SALE: ERSKINE industrial front mount 9’ snowplow, 2 auger universal mount, hydraulic shoot, $8,600. Benough, SK., 306-268-7550.

JD 42” SABRE SNOWBLOWER, 18 HP twin hydro with wheel weights and chains, c/w 42” 3 blade mower, serviced ready for work, $2350 OBO. Sherwood Park, AB., 780-467-2100.

SCHULTE SNOWPLOW, 88”. $1700. Phone: 306-634-5250, 306-266-4717 or cell: 306-640-7304, Wood Mountain, SK. FORKLIFTS AND SNOWPLOWS, 8’, 10’, 12’.

306-445-2111, www.eliasmfgltd.com North Battleford, SK. NEW SCHULTE SNOWBLOWER- New wider Schulte SDX 102 snowblower, now 102”, $7799. All snowblower sizes from 50” to 117” in stock now. Call you nearest Flaman store or call 1-888-435-2626.

2012 SCHULTE SDX 960; 2005 Schulte 9600, located at Grand Coulee, SK. Call Dale at 306-539-8590.

AGRO TREND 3 PTH snowblowers made in Ontario: 42”, 48”, 54”, 60”, 66”, 72”, 78”, 84”, 96”, 102”, 108” and 120”. Cam-Don Motors Ltd., 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK.

NEW CLAAS 340 baler w/netwrap; CIH 9.2 discbine, same as new; Norse Mini 600 bale wrapper, up to 5x6 bale. Vanderhoof, BC., 250-483-4055 satellite ph, leave msg.

NH FR 9080 CHOPPER, c/w 8 row corn header, 15’ pickup header, 900 cutter hrs.

403-394-4401, Lethbridge, AB. 2008 JF-STOLI 1355 forage harvester, used four seasons, under 500 hrs., always shedded, new rotor, knives and shear bar, no rocks, vg cond., well maintained machine. $55,000 OBO. Cam Sparrow, Vanscoy, SK. 306-227-3607.

YOUNG’S EQUIPMENT INC. For all your silage equipment needs call Kevin or Ron toll free 1-800-803-8346, Regina, SK.

COMMERCIAL SILAGE, TRUCK BODIES, trailers. Well constructed, heavy duty, tapered w/regular grain gates or hyd. silage gates. CIM, Humboldt, SK, 306-682-2505.

PATRIOT NT, AUTOSTEER, $59,900; 2011 CIH 3330 Aim Command, N&W tires, $259,000; 2010 CIH 3330, $269,000; 2010 CIH 4420, Aim Command, 380 and 650’s, $264,000; 2010 CIH 4420, Aim Command, 380 and 650’s, $275,000; 2012 CIH 4430, $329,000; Rogator 864, 2 sets of tires, $119,000; Miller A40 108’, 1000 gal., $129,000; Miller Nitro 2200 HT, 120’, 1200 gal., $137,500. Call Hergott Farm Equipment, 306-682-2592, Humboldt, SK. 2007 3320 CASE/IH sprayer, 100’ booms, Aims command, AcuBooms, AutoBooms, 2400 hrs., Raven electronics, AutoSteer, $175,000. 306-784-2957, Gouldtown, SK. 2007 JD 4720, 1600 hrs., 90’ boom, 2 sets of tires, very nice, $129,500. Delivery available. Call 1-800-735-5846, Minot, ND. 2003 APACHE 859 SP sprayer, 2100 hrs., 90’ booms, 800 gal. tank, Outback AutoSteer, AutoBoom shutoff, 2 sets rear tires, updated heavy front end, Greenlight done fall 2012, field ready, $95,000. Edenwold, SK. Phone: cell: 306-536-9597.

2008 REDBALL 7830, now built by Versatile, w/JD 275 HP eng. and Allison 5 spd. auto., 825 hrs., 100’ boom w/Norac control, duals, 1200 gal. SS tank, 100 gal. rinse tank, hyd. track adjustment. Trimble AutoSteer, 750 touch screen monitor and NAV II controller w/field IQ section cont r o l , n ew i n 2 0 1 2 . $ 1 2 8 , 0 0 0 O B O. 403-308-5268, Taber, AB. 2008 MILLER A75, 103’ spray air boom and hypro nozzles, 1000 gal. tank, 2 sets of rear tires, crop dividers, AutoSteer, AutoBoom, AccuBoom, 1,221 hrs., $185,000 OBO. 780-674-7944, Barrhead, AB.

2008 SRX 160, 1350 gal. wheel boom sprayer, 134’, autorate, wind guards, markers, dual nozzles, $35,000 OBO. 306-648-7766, Gravelbourg, SK. BRANDT QF2000, 100’, 1250 gal. tank, hyd. pump, dual nozzles, autorate, full markers, $7500. 306-728-3383,Melville,SK AG SHIELD 100’ suspended boom sprayer, 1250 Imp. gal. tank, wind curtains, very good condition. 306-458-2555, Midale, SK. 2009 FLEXI-COIL SYSTEM 68XL 120’, suspended boom, AutoBoom, $35,500 OBO. 306-631-1230, Moose Jaw, SK. 2003 BRANDT SB4000, 1600 gallon, 90’, Norac height control, triple nozzle body, wind cones, chemical handler. Phone: 1990 45’ drop deck sprayer trailer with 306-640-7915, Assiniboia, SK. ramps along the sides, c/w two 1700 gal.

2001 FLEX-COIL 67XL, 120’ sprayer water tanks and handler. For more info. w/1250 gal. tank, windscreens and auto- call 306-398-7838, Cut Knife, SK. rate, located in Eston, SK. Asking $15,000 C U S TO M B U I LT B O LT- O N f l o at e r, OBO. Call 403-741-5641. wheels with tires to fit JD 4710/20/30, 2009 AG SHIELD 134’, 1250 gal. tank, Series SP sprayers, $1995. 306-287-7707, l o a d e d , $ 3 8 , 0 0 0 . C a l l D a r r e n 306-287-8292, Quill Lake, SK. 306-231-8733, St. Gregor, SK. DROP DECK semi style sprayer trailers Air ride, tandem and tridems. 45’ to 53’.

SK: 306-398-8000; AB: 403-350-0336.

TRIDEKON CROP SAVER, crop dividers.

Reduce trampling losses by 80% to 90%.

Call Great West Agro, 306-398-8000, Cut Knife, SK. NEW 710/70R38 rims and tires for Caseand JD sprayers; 900/50R42 Michelin for 4930 JD; 650S for Case 4420; 710/70R42 for JD 4940. 306-697-2856, Grenfell, SK.

2010 JD 4830, 1923 eng. hrs., 761 spray hrs., Greenlight service on 11/24/2012.

1000 gallon tank with 3” fill, 100’ booms with 5-way nozzle bodies, RH fence row nozzle and foam markers. Greenstar 2600 monitor c/w AutoSteer, Swath Control Pro, Boom Trac Pro, hyd. tread adjust, onboard air and HID lighting. Two sets of tires and rims (380’s and 650’s), four Tridekon crop savers with air lift. $257,300 OBO. 780-212-1949, Grassland, AB. 2007 JD 4930, 527 spray hrs., 1114 eng. hrs., 380 and 620 tires and rims, c/w narrow and wide fenders, 1200 gal. SS tank, traction control, 2600 GPS w/swath control and autofold/height, 120’ boom, Starfire ITC, instructor seat, 5 point nozzle bodies, 5 sensor boom trac, fence rows, HID lights, remote spraytest, 3” fill. Always shedded, excellent condition, $235,000.

780-632-7188, 780-603-4530, Vegreville, AB. Email shaunfried1@mac.com 2008 JD 4830, 1760 eng. hrs., 811 spray hrs., 100’ boom, new break-aways this yr., 5 point nozzle bodies, SS tank, 2 sets tires, traction control, tread adjust, 2600 GPS w/swath control and auto height, 3” fill, on board air, always shedded, fresh oil change, 4 crop dividers, $190,000. Call Doug at 780-608-5413, Daysland, AB. 2010 JD 4930 sprayer, 120’ booms, high flow pump, eductor, AutoBooms, slip control, 2 sets tires, 763 eng. hrs, 275 spray hrs, loaded. 403-643-2125, Carmangay, AB 1998 MAVERICK HIGH clearance sprayer, 3300 hrs., SS tank, air ride, air seat, Raven AutoSteer, AccuBoom, AutoBoom. Asking $42,000. 306-628-4200 or, 306-628-7704, Leader, SK. PARTING OUT: 2009 Rogator 1286C, good powertrain, 120’ steel boom, collision damage, 850 hrs. 403-994-7754, Olds, AB. 2011 JD 4930, 550 hrs., 2 sets tires w/fenders, hi-flo pump, Raven AutoBoom, GS3 monitor, mint condition, can deliver.

Call for attractive pricing 204-522-0926, Medora, MB. 1996 SPRA-COUPE 3630 high clearance, 70’ boom, foam marker, 1800 hours, $29,500. 604-854-0668, Abbotsford, BC. 2000 CHEROKEE 575, 75’ booms, Trimble GPS and AutoSteer, EZ-Boom sectional control, 500 gal. tank, always shedded, 2600 hrs., $41,500 OBO. 306-259-2224, 306-946-9515 cell, Young, SK. 2011 JD 4930 sprayer, 120’ booms, 5 nozzle bodies, high flow pump, eductor, 2 sets tires, 550 hrs. 204-673-2382, Melita, MB. 2004 APACHE 850 sprayer, 90’ booms, GPS, auto shut-off, large front end, 900 gal tank, new tires, only 1150 hrs., $85,000. 306-536-5104, Cupar, SK. 2010 MILLER CONDOR G75, mechanical drive, 1200 gal. tank, 120’ five section boom, 3-way bodies, Raven Envisio Pro, SmarTrax AutoSteer, hyd. wheel adjust, AccuBoom sectional control, end row nozzles, UltraGlide boom control, 24.5x32 duals, 100 gal. rinse tank, boom blowouts, excellent condition, field ready, $199,500.

306-535-7708, Sedley, SK. 1996 WILLMAR 765 Special Edition, 3464 hrs., 90’ boom, 2 sets of tires, Midtech autorate controller, wired for JD AutoSteer, $39,500. Call 204-304-0999, Altona, MB.

2012 JD 1910, TBH air cart, 430 bu. w/hitch, 4 rollers, dual castors, 710 rears, $80,000. 780-842-8249, Wainwright, AB. 2002 3450, double shoot, 10” auger, air s e e d e r h o p p e r, $ 1 8 , 0 0 0 wo r ko r d e r, $45,000 OBO. 780-221-3980, Leduc, AB. CASE/IH 8500 air drill, 45’, 3/4” Atom Jet openers, liquid kit, $8500. 306-885-4509, Vibank, SK. BOURGAULT 4350 10” load auger, rear hitch, 3 tank meter, $29,500. Also various trailers for sale. Phone/text 403-330-3698 New Dayton, AB. 1996 GREEN CONCORD 5012, 3400 double tank, w/3rd canola tank, single shoot Stealths, 1 owner, $38,000 OBO. 780-221-3980, Leduc, AB.

2002 BOURGAULT 5710, 54’, single shoot, NH3 to MRB, Atom Jet 1” carbide openers, 3 1/2” steel packers, dual casters, w/2002 5350, 491 monitor, cab rate adjust, rice tires, rear tow hitch, one owner, $95,000 OBO. 306-747-7438, Parkside, SK. 2001 CONCORD 3212, dual shoot, FlexiCoil air kit, paired row Atom-Jet openers; Also 2003 3450 Flexi-Coil air cart.

306-548-2096, Sturgis, SK. 2001 BOURGAULT 5710 47’, 9.8” spacing, 1” knock-on carbide openers (used one season), MRB’s, 3.5” steel packers, 2001 Bourgault 5350 (shedded) var. rate trans., cab rate adjustment, 3 tank metering, double shoot, rear hitch, air seeder hopper, $99,000 OBO. 780-205-6789 Dewberry, AB 4012 CONCORD, w/2400 TBT tank and 230 TBH tank, Dutch low draft paired row openers. Farmland disc levelers, $50,000 OBO. Rod 250-843-7018, Farmington, BC. WANTED: 27 - 28’ air drill, 7 - 10” spacing, a TBT tank would be preferable. Call 403-337-3072, Carstairs, AB. MORRIS MAXIM air drill, 34’, 10” spacing, 3.5” steel packers, DS, Morris boots w/7180 TBH Morris air cart, low acres, $39,500. Call 306-728-3383, Melville, SK. 2009 BOURGAULT 3310, 55’, 10” spacing, MRBs, 2” tips, 4.8 pneumatic packer tire, double shoot, walking axles, rear duals, exc. cond. 306-675-6110, Kelliher, SK. BOURGAULT AIR DRILLS - Large used selection of 3310’s and 3320’s; Also other makes and models. Call Gord 403-308-1135, Lethbridge, AB. 2003 FLEXI-COIL 5000, 45’, 9”, 3.5 steel, SS, c/w 2340 TBH, $89,000. Call Cam-Don Motors Ltd., 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK.

FLEXI-COIL 5000 57’ air drill, fully reconditioned in 2012 w/new air kit, manifolds, hoses, wing bushings, and packers, 1 yr. on Dutch openers, all in good working cond. 9” spacing w/500 lb. trips and 3 1/2” steel packers. 1998 2320 air tank in exc. cond., $65,000 firm. 306-981-5489, Prince Albert, SK. 2001 CASE CONCORD 3312, c/w 2300 tank, exc. cond., low acres, field ready, $34,500. 403-350-9088, Delburne, AB 2001 BOURGAULT 5710 air drill with 5350 tank, drill is 40’, 9.8” spacing, 3.5” steel packers, 450 lb. trip, single shoot. Tank is single fan, double meter. Field ready, $70,000. 403-642-3999, Warner, AB. FLEXI-COIL 5000 TBT, single shoot, 7.5” spacing, 45’, 2 yr. old 1” Atom Jet carbide openers, 2320 cart, never had fert., newer air pots, new packer bearings, new tires, always shedded, field ready, vg cond., $45,000. 204-248-2085, Notre Dame, MB. 1998 FLEXI-COIL 5000, 57’, 7.5 spacing, new carbide stealth openers, s/s, rubber packers, c/w 3450 tank, above average cond. Call Maple Farm Equipment Yorkton, SK. 306-782-9459.

2010 MORRIS CONTOUR, 71’ air drill, 8370, 3 tank, 450 bu, TBT air tank, single shoot c/w Raven Accu-Flow, 5 section control NH3, TopCon X20 controlled, Dutch openers, 12” spacing, 5.5” packers.

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NH3 tanks. Call or email 780-385-0016, bradfreadrich@hotmail.com Killam, AB. 2006 5710 AIR DRILL 9.8” spacing, dry MRB w/scrapers, 3.5” steel packers, 450 lb. trips, double caster wheels on wings, 6450 TBH, 4 tank metering, 491 monitor, auto clutch, 10” deluxe auger. Phone: 306-535-5322, Bromhead, SK.

1998 52.5’ 1820 JD drill, 10” spacing, 4” steel, DS, Stealth 3 1/2” paired row, 1900 TBH tank, 350 bu. variable rate 2 compartment tank, Valmar tank for inoculant, $60,000. 306-642-7801, Lafleche, SK. 2012 SEEDMASTER 80’x12” air drill, 300 bu. on-frame tank, w/UltraPro canola meters and cameras, w/scales, fully loaded, run block monitors, packing force sensors, duals, c/w 2012 Nova cart, 3 compartment 780 bu. w/scales and duals. Unit in perfect cond. $376,000. 306-535-7708, Regina, SK 2004 BOURGAULT 5710, 47’, 9.8” spacing, mid row banders, double shoot, heavy shanks, 3/4” carbide tip openers, 3-1/2” steel packers, dual castors w/2004 5350 Bourgault tank, 350 bu., 8” auger, exc. cond. Call 306-476-2500, Rockglen, SK. 30’ JD 737 with 787 tank, 7 1/2” spacing, single shoot, low acres, easy to pull, excellent condition, $25,000. 306-867-7046, 306-867-1353, Outlook, SK. 2003 BOURGAULT 5710, 59’, 9.8” spacing, double shoot, c/w 5440 tank, mint cond., $90,000.306-946-7737,Watrous,SK. DAVIDSON TRUCKING, PULLING AIR drills/ air seeders, packer bars, Alberta and Sask. 30 years experience. Bob Davidson, Drumheller, 403-823-0746

MORRIS MAXIM 35’ air drill, dual shoot, air cart, $19,000. 306-232-4705, Hague, SK. 2011 SEED MASTER 50-10, warranty, 550 bu., M-fold, $185,000 OBO. 306-563-8482, 306-782-2586. Yorkton, SK. 1996 BOURGAULT 32’ 8800, c/w 2155 air cart, 8” spacing, quick detach poly packers and 4 bar harrows, all pins, bushings and hoses are new, good 1” carbide tips, cart has all new 5” hoses, no rust, shedded, field ready, looks and is in very good condition, $30,000 OBO. 306-368-2351 or 306-231-8001, Lake Lenore, SK. BOURGAULT 5710 47’ c/w 6350 tank, MRB, variable rate meters, 3/4” carbide tips, located in SK. 403-308-1135, Lethbridge, AB. FLEXI-COIL 5000 57’, 9”, 3” rubber, 2320 TBH tank, twin fan w/third tank, A-1 cond, $57,900. 204-324-6298, Altona, MB. 2004 CONSERVA-PAK 56’, 4400 cart, asking $85,000. Call: Peter 780-603-3455, Vegreville, AB. ‘BOURGAULT PURSUING PERFECTION’ 2002 Bourgault 5710, 54’, MRB, steel packers, w/5350, $119,000; 1998 Bourgault 54’ 5710, MRB, rubber packers, w/4300 DS tank, $99,000; Bourgault 5710, 54’ single shoot, rubber packers, $75,000; 1993 Flexi-Coil 5000/2320, single shoot, 3.5” steel, $59,000; 2010 Bourgault 6000 90’ mid harrow, w/3225 Valmar, $49,000; 2010 6000 90’ mid harrow, $36,000; 2010 5710, 74’, 5.5” packers, $195,000; 2010 Bourgault 5810, 62’, DS, 5.5” packers, $185,000; 84’ Bourgault 7200 heavy harrow, $32,500; 1990 70’ Flexi-Coil S82 harrow bar, $6500. RD Ag Central, Bourgault Sales, 306-542-3335 or 306-542-8180, Kamsack, SK.

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PURCHASED NEW IN 2007 ATX 5010 Concord with ADX 3380 tank, double shoot, 3row harrows, 10â&#x20AC;? auger, Atom Jet side banders, always shedded, $100,000. Call Grant 204-771-9267, Paul 204-461-0337, Warren, MB. 2002 FLEXI-COIL 5000, 45â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 9.5â&#x20AC;? spacing, 4â&#x20AC;? rubber packers, single shoot, 2340 TBH tank, variable rate, dual fan, $62,000; 2009 Case 3430, variable rate, double shoot, dual fan, eight run, $59,000.

204-534-7792, Boissevain, MB. 2002 BOURGAULT 5710, 42â&#x20AC;&#x2122; drill, 12.6â&#x20AC;? spacing, MRBâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, w/1997 Bourgault 4350 TBH, DS, 3 tank metering, dual fans, rear hitch. 306-640-7915, Assiniboia, SK. 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122; FLEXI-COIL 6000 disc drill, 10â&#x20AC;? spacing, double shoot, w/1740 tank, exc., 2000 acres on complete retool. 780-943-2133, 780-614-3587, Heinsburg, AB.

2001 BOURGAULT 4250 air seeder tank, c/w single shoot manifold to suit 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122; air seeder. All hoses are included! 2 bin tank total 250 bu., hyd. loading auger. Excellent shape! $19,900. Call Jordan anytime, 403-627-9300, Pincher Creek, AB. 39â&#x20AC;&#x2122; FLEXI-COIL 5000, 787 air tank, DS, Atom Jet openers, many new parts, field ready, $32,000. 306-478-2469, Ferland, SK 2004 2340 FLEXI-COIL air cart, 230 bu.

8 run variable rate, 2 comp., front tires 500x45/22.5 Trelleborg, rear 750x65R26 Michelin XBIB,$24,900. Also avail. var. rate liquid fert. kit. Corey 1-866-316-5379.

BOURGAULT AIR SEEDER cart, Model 2195, w/engine drive fan, chrome augers, monitor, etc., epoxy coat inside, clean good paint, no rust, stored inside. Call Bob at: 204-745-2265, Carman, MB. 820 FLEXI-COIL DRILL 38â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 4 bar harrows, 9â&#x20AC;? spacing, Dutch carbide openers, 330 trips, Dutch shank mount packers, front mount Broadcast kit, 1720 cart w/3rd tank, vg, $32,000 OBO. 306-231-9980 cell, 306-944-4925 res., Plunkett, SK. BOURGAULT 8800, 52â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, granular kit, 4 bar harrows, knock-ons, heavy trips, liquid kit, Bourgault paired row boots, 3225 Bourgault tank w/third tank, tank shedded, $35,000 OBO. 306-743-7622, Langenburg.

FLEXI-COIL 2320 TBH, $15,900; 1720 TBT, $17,900; 57â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 5000, $28,900; Morris 8014 Seed-Rite, $500. Pro Ag Sales, N. Battleford, SK. Phone 306-441-2030 any time.

FLEXI-COIL 1720 TBH, good cond., not much fert., w/wo 31â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Morris Magnum II. 204-937-4605, 204-937-0943, Roblin, MB. 2001 MORRIS CONCEPT 2000, c/w Morris harrows, 4â&#x20AC;? Farmland spreader boots, 10â&#x20AC;? spacing, 12â&#x20AC;? sweeps, 130 Special - 130 bu. tank, good cond., $16,000. Call Alvin Long at 306-796-2105, Central Butte, SK. BOURGAULT 6350 AIR TANK, dual fans, double shoot, cab rate adjust, auxiliary clutches, 3 tank metering, 591 monitor.

306-397-2511, 306-441-6279, Meota, SK. 1996 BOURGAULT 3225 tank, single fan, equipped with semi hopper, good cond., $14,000 OBO. 306-287-3826, Watson, SK. WANTED OLDER JD air seeder; also an Ezee-on cultivator, under $10,000 for both. 306-344-4453, Paradise Hill, SK. 1986 JD 655 28â&#x20AC;&#x2122; air seeder with 5â&#x20AC;? paired row Peacock Industries precision seeders, $12,000. 306-945-2378, Waldheim, SK.

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306-278-2518, Porcupine Plain, SK. 2001 FLEXI-COIL 3450 TBT, 10â&#x20AC;? load auWANTED: 23â&#x20AC;&#x2122; -38â&#x20AC;&#x2122; tandem disc; Degelman ger, beacon lights, variable rate, $25,000 rockpicker; 100-250 bu. Gesdahl grain OBO. Jeff at 306-747-7438, Parkside, SK. cleaner. 306-773-6761, Swift Current, SK. COMPLETE SHANK ASSEMBLIES: JD 1610, $135; JD 610, black, $180; JD 1600, $90; Morris 7-series, $135. 306-946-7923, MANDAKO LANDROLLER. The heaviest 306-946-4923, Young, SK. production roller on the market. Check us 24â&#x20AC;&#x2122; TANDEM FIELD disc; CIH 2-12â&#x20AC;&#x2122; seed out at, www.mandakoagri.com or call, drills. Both in good condition.

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WINTER CASH DISCOUNTS on Summers discs, chisel plows, rollers, heavy harrows, rock pickers, packer bars, sprayers, vertical tillage implements, mounted harrows. Call Machinery Dave, 403-580-6889, or email m a c h i n e r y d ave @ y a h o o . c a V i ew at www.summersmfg.com Bow Island, AB. JD 61â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 2410 deep tiller w/harrows, 2 years old, like new; Summers 60â&#x20AC;&#x2122; DT w/wo anhydrous unit and hitch. Ron 204-626-3283 or 1-855-272-5070, Sperling, MB. CLS 3250 AND 4250 gal. TBT planter caddys available, 2 pt. hookups. Why buy a 3 pt. tractor when you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need to. Handles planters of all sizes and makes. We have track options available as well. Call Corner Equipment 204-483-2774 or website: cornerequipment.com Carroll, MB. JD 7100 ROW crop planter, 6 rows, 34â&#x20AC;? spacing, 3 PTH, monitor and markers, very good cond., $6500 OBO. 306-539-6688, Balgonie, SK.

WANTED: FLEXI-COIL 820, 25â&#x20AC;&#x2122;-35â&#x20AC;&#x2122; or ELMERS TRANSFER TRACKS new, 10 bolt 50â&#x20AC;&#x2122;-60â&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Please call 403-586-0641, Olds, hubs, 36â&#x20AC;? tracks, $44,900. Call Corner Equipment 204-483-2774 or see website: AB. cornerequipment.com Carroll, MB. JD 1560 ZERO-TILL disc drill, 3 rank, SET OF K-HART packers, approx. 3 years 2-15â&#x20AC;&#x2122; w/Houck duplex hyd. hitch, separate old, 37â&#x20AC;&#x2122; on 9â&#x20AC;? spacing, excellent condition, placement box for fert. (2 boxes), Yetter markers and tarps, good cond. Burdette, $4500. 306-782-7749, Yorkton, SK. AB., phone 403-393-0219, 403-360-0759, 2009 DEGELMAN LR8080 80â&#x20AC;&#x2122; land roller, 403-833-2190. limited acres, excellent shape. Phone: 2010 NH P1050 TBT air cart, mech. meter, 306-537-9636, Riceton, SK. double shoot, 10â&#x20AC;? auger, only used 5000 1997 RITE-WAY 41â&#x20AC;&#x2122; land roller, hyd. acres. 306-929-2068, Prince Albert, SK. fold and lift, excellent cond., $19,900. Call anytime, 403-627-9300. Pincher Creek AB CORN/SOYBEAN PLANTER JD 7200, 12 FLEXI-COIL SYSTEM 95 harrow packer row, 30â&#x20AC;? liquid fert, E-sets, 20-20 monitor, drawbar, 80â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 5-bar tine harrows, P20 very well maintained, always shedded, packers, $10,000. Rouleau, SK., phone $20,000. 204-745-7102 call for pics, delivery available. Carman, MB. 204-745-7102.

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9270 MICHELINS at 95%, $78,000; 9370 w/triples $89,500; 9390 425 HP, 710â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, AutoSteer, $99,000; 2010 435, PTO, HD hyd., AutoSteer, $249,000; 2008 485, PTO, H D hy d . , $ 2 0 9 , 0 0 0 ; 2 0 1 0 4 8 5 H D, $ 2 8 9 , 0 0 0 ; 2 0 1 1 4 8 5 , P TO, l o a d e d , $289,000; 2012 500 quad, PTO, loaded, $377,000; 2010 CIH 335 PTO, $210,000; 2009 CIH 485 quad, $285,000; Others: 2008 NH T9050, HD hyd., 800â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, low hrs., $238,000; NH TJ 500, HD hyd., AutoSteer, $189,000. Mechanic Special: Steiger Bearcat III w/13â&#x20AC;&#x2122; dozer, rubber 4 at 70%, 4 at 40%, 3306 Cat needs TLC, $9900. Hergott Farm Equip. 306-682-2592, Humboldt, SK.

CASE/IH 550 QUAD, 2012 luxury cab, 36â&#x20AC;? track, high cap. hyd., high cap. draw bar, diff. lock, 262 receiver, WAAF, NAV controller, HIV, elec. mirrors, cab susp., tow cable. Call The Tractor Man, Gord, 403-308-1135, Lethbridge, AB. WANTED: 1456 OR 1026 IH tractor, any c o n d i t i o n . To p d o l l a r p a i d . C a l l 1995 9670, 4920 hrs., duals front and 701-240-5737, Minot, ND. back, 18 spd., vg condition, $57,000. Call IH 5288 w/FEL, $21,000; IH 5288 Cond G, Pat at 306-231-8999, Humboldt, SK. Paint P, $14,900; 7130 MFD, $49,900; NH 8160 MFD, FEL w/grapple, $45,000. Hergott Farm Equipment, 306-682-2592, 1985 WHITE 4-270, 270-300 HP, PTO, 4 Humboldt, SK. spd., powershift, 4300 hrs., $26,500 OBO. 2 - B R A N D N E W C A S E / I H Tr a c - m a n 204-322-5483, 204-461-0854, Warren, MB TRACKS FOR STX 450 quadtrac, $7500 COCKSHUT 560 DIESEL, runs good, $1500 each; 2 USED SCRAPER TRACKS, also OBO. 306-395-2668 or, 306-681-7610, for STX 450, vg, no rips or lugs missing, $4500 ea. 204-871-0925, MacGregor, MB. Chaplin, SK. WANTED TO PURCHASE: 2270 White trac- 2005 STX 450, leather int., 4000 hrs., Autor in good condition. 780-726-2158, Box toSteer, diff. lock, 800/38 rubber, shedded, exc. cond. 306-231-7892, Bruno, SK. 1366, St. Paul, AB., T0A 3A0 CASE 4894 had since new, 300 HP, 1979 2-85 WHITE, 6700 hrs, triple hyds., 1986 20.8x38 radial duals, great shape, good rubber, 800 Leon FEL w/grapple, PTO, 8400 hrs., 14â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Degelman dozer, plumbed exc. shape. 306-594-7981, Norquay, SK. for Outback AutoSteer, shedded, great for grain cart and plowing snow, $30,000.

780-375-2443, 780-679-8784, Kelsey, AB. 1998 CIH 9330, 4170 hrs., powershift, 240 1995 CASE IH 9350 4WD, 12 spd. trans., HP, AutoSteer, 20.8x38 duals, no PTO, 4 hyd. outlets, 20.8R38 duals, 3450 hrs., g o o d c o n d i t i o n , $ 5 6 , 0 0 0 O B O . one owner, shedded, excellent condition, 306-448-4813, 306-577-8023, Manor, SK. $80,000. 306-228-2000, Unity, SK. CASE/IH 5088, 140 HP, 3 PTH, FEL, cab, TWO CASE 2594 tractors, duals, front AC, vg rubber, $17,000; BUHLER ALLIED w e i g h t s , l o w h o u r s , g o o d r u b b e r. loader Model 2895-S, fits 150 to 250 HP 403-394-4401, Lethbridge, AB. tractor w/joystick, grapple fork, bucket, 9280 w/5500 HOURS and powershift, new $7500. 204-871-0925, MacGregor, MB. tires 24.5xR32. Stored inside, good shape, WANTED: 986 OR 1086 International trac- runs excellent, $85,000. 403-502-6332, tor, w/wo loader, must be in good condi- Schuler, AB tion. 306-845-2624, Spruce Lake, SK. 1992 7110 CASE TRACTOR, FWA, 9500 2004 STX 450, leather interior, diff. lock, hrs, has had bearing roll, new rad, field 710x32 duals, gd cond., $129,000 OBO. r e a d y, e x c . c o n d . , $ 3 5 , 0 0 0 . C a l l 204-725-2156, Brandon, MB. 306-743-7622, Langenburg, SK. 1996 4230, 84 HP, 4x4, radial tires, load- 2011 CIH ST550Q, 910 hrs., 30â&#x20AC;? tracks, er, 3000 hrs., exc. cond. Vanderhoof, BC., luxury cab, full GPS, 57 GPM pump, $309,000. 403-669-2174, Rocky View, AB. 250-483-4055 satellite phone, leave msg.

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MITCHâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S TRACTOR SALES LTD. For sale: 7610 MFWD, PQ, LHR, 3 PTH, 4600 original hrs., w/740 self leveling FEL, grapple, mint; 2- 4650 MFWD, 15 spd., 3 PTH, factory duals; 2- 4455 MFWD, 3 PTH, 15 spd., w/280 FEL; 2- 4450 MFWD, 3 PTH, 15 spd.; 4250 MFWD, 3 PTH, 15 spd.; 4055 MFWD, 15 spd., 3 PTH; 2555 MFWD, 3 PTH. All tractors can be sold with new or used loaders. Call Mitch Rouire at 204-750-2459, St. Claude, MB. 2011 JOHN DEERE 9430, 438 hrs, 425 HP, powershift, duals, guidance ready, Xenon lighting rear, ground speed radar sensor, 48 GPM hyd pump - 4 SCV, instructional seat, Cat 4 drawbar, standard support, 18 fwd, 6 rev powershift trans, 710/70R42 tires, differential lock, Active seat, weight: 2 -1500 lb rear. $218,000.

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JD 7700, 7650 hrs, powershift, FWA, 3 PTH, $49,500; JD 8200, FWA, 3 PTH, 5400 hrs., $77,000. Coming in soon JD 4455, JD 7610, JD 7700. 306-231-3993, Humboldt, SK., www.versluistrading.com DUAL WHEEL RIMS and tires, cast/steel 20.8x42â&#x20AC;? off JD 8200, tires are new Michelin Agririb 520x85xR42 radials. Would prefer to swap for same in 18.4x46 w/wo tires. Grant, 204-858-2055, Hartney, MB. WANTED: JOHN DEERE 4010 or 4020 tractor with FEL, in good condition. Phone 780-672-3755 evenings, Camrose, AB. 1999 JD 7710, FWA, 4200 hrs., all new r u b b e r, e x c . c o n d . , w / w o l o a d e r, 403-504-9607, Medicine Hat, AB. 3010 JD W/loader, good engine, new paint, clutch, oil cooler and seat. 3 PTH available. 306-769-8896, Arborfield, SK. 2009 JD 7230 Premium, 2000 hrs., warranty to 3000 hours, 741 loader and grapple, recent Greenlight service, $98,000.

403-625-6519, Stavely, AB.

WA N T E D : 7 3 2 0 T R A C TO R , F WA , w/loader, low hrs, must be in excellent condition. 306-741-0598, Blumenhof, SK. 1989 JD 2955, 85 HP, MFWD, 3 pt. hitch, dual PTO, joystick, JD 260 loader, $29,500.

Call Gary Reimer at 204-326-7000, Steinbach, MB. www.reimerfarmequipment.com 2003 JD 7420 (135 eng HP, 115 PTO HP) CAH, MFWD, 16 spd trans w/LH reverser, 3 PTH w/quick hitch, 540/1000 PTO, front fenders, 18.4x38, 16.9x26, rear WTS, 6342 hrs, JD 741 loader, 7â&#x20AC;&#x2122; bucket, joystick.

SN10748, $69,500. 204-326-3064. Call Gary Reimer, 204-326-7000, Steinbach, MB. www.reimerfarmequipment.com 1974 JD 2130, 66 HP, 3 pt. hitch, JD 145 TOWING A GRAIN CART WITH A CHAL- l o a d e r, $ 1 0 , 9 0 0 . C a l l G a r y R e i m e r LENGER? You might want a PTO drive. 2 0 4 - 3 2 6 - 7 0 0 0 , S t e i n b a c h , M B .

Complete PTO assembly, fits all flat track www.reimerfarmequipment.com Challengers: Models 65, 75, 85 and 95, $25,000. Will credit $1000 for return of JD 7830 with 746 loader and grapple, transmission end cover. Going to plow power quad trans w/E-range and LH resnow this winter? IMAC 12â&#x20AC;&#x2122;6â&#x20AC;? HD pow- verse, 3 PTH, 20.8x42 rear tires, 2300 hrs, er angle tilt 6-way dozer, fits all flat track $125,000. 403-854-3374, Hanna, AB. Challengers, c/w all hyd. hoses, 2 hyd. junction boxes, moldboard in like new con- 2008 JD 9630T, 36â&#x20AC;? tracks, full weight dition, c/w new cutting edge, front stump pkg., 5 hyd., PTO, 2600 display, AutoTrac pan, $35,000. 780-996-7364, St. Albert, steering, deluxe cab, category 5 hitch, Xenon rear lights. Call The Tractor Man, AB. email: plodoen@shaw.ca Gord, 403-308-1135, Lethbridge, AB.

EZEE-ON CULTIVATOR, 10â&#x20AC;? shovels, requires min. 130-150 HP tractor, $5,000.

1981 CIH 886, new Leon 707 FEL, 5260 Located- Onoway, AB. Jerry 780-777-9388 hrs., $17,500 w/FEL or $12,500 without.

KELLO-BILT 8â&#x20AC;&#x2122; to 20â&#x20AC;&#x2122; offset discs, c/w 24â&#x20AC;? 306-448-4813, 306-577-8023, Manor, SK. to 36â&#x20AC;? notched blades; Kello-Bilt 24â&#x20AC;&#x2122; to 38â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 1986 CASE 2294, 135 HP, duals, good tandem wing discs c/w 26â&#x20AC;? and 28â&#x20AC;? cond., approx. 6500 hrs, $14,000 OBO. At notched blades and oil bath bearings. Onoway, AB. Call Jerry at 780-777-9388. www.kelloughs.com 1-888-500-2646, Red Deer, AB. FRONT WEIGHTS for Case 1270/1370 tractor, $600 OBO. 204-648-7136, AshNEW 2012 BOURGAULT 8910 cultivator, ville, MB. 70â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 12â&#x20AC;? spacing w/spd. lock adaptors and 4 bar harrows. 306-231-8060 Englefeld, SK 1989 CIH 7120 MFWD, 18 spd PS, 150 PTO HP, 6800 hrs, new front tires, rear tires 90%, w/CIH 710 loader, very little use. Bucket, grapple, bale fork. Good dealer inspection and maintenance program, $49,900 OBO. 780-985-3779, Thorsby, AB. 49- MORRIS C-SHANK, paired row openers w/side plates, done 2500 acres, $125. ea. WANTED: IHC 1026 HYDRO, 1456 IHC, 1988 4250, MFWD, powershift, 3 PTH, Phone Hal at 306-483-8796 or, email 6030 JD, 100 Versatile in running cond. or 4800 hrs., excellent, 306-744-8113, Saltfor parts 1-877-564-8734, Roblin, MB. hbnielsen@sasktel.net Alida, SK. coats, SK. 2012 JD 1770 NT-CCS, 16R30 Pro Series 2008 QUADTRAC 435, 1700 hrs., big JD 7710 MFWD; JD 7810 MFWD; JD pump, air ride cab, A-1 cond., $218,900.

XP planter, aprox. 2700 acres, perfect 8110 MFWD. Low hours, can be equipped cond., $115,000. Dennis at 204-746-5369, Call 204-324-6298, Altona, MB. with loaders. 204-522-6333, Melita, MB. Arnaud, MB. 1994 CASE/IH 9280, 375 HP, manual trans., 20.8Rx42 DT 710 duals, $56,000; 2008 JD 9630, 4 WD, Michelin 46â&#x20AC;? tripLETOURNEAU 11 yard PT industrial hy- les, 5 remotes, weight pkg., 1700 hrs., vg draulic scraper, $16,500. 306-423-5983 or cond. 204-673-2382, Melita, MB. 306-960-3000, St. Louis, SK. JD 4640 2 WD, duals, good rubber, 8000 CASE/IH STEIGER built, 4 WD/Quads; hours, nice shape, $19,900. Call Corner Plus other makes and models. Call the Equipment 204-483-2774, Carroll, MB. or Tractor Man! Trades welcome. We deliver. website: cornerequipment.com Gord 403-308-1135, Lethbridge AB JD 8450, 7800 FWD, 4050, 4450 MFWD LIZARD CREEK REPAIR and Tractor. We w/loader, 2130. Have JD loaders in stock. buy 90 and 94 Series Case 2 WD, FWA Taking JD tractors in trade that need work. tractors for parts and rebuilding. Also have 204-466-2927, 204-871-5170, Austin, MB. r e b u i l t t r a c t o r s a n d p a r t s fo r s a l e . WANTED: JD 6400 or 6300 tractor, cab, 4 306-784-7841, Herbert, SK. wheel drive with or without loader. Call 403-686-2942, Calgary, AB. 1988 CIH 9170 w/16â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Degelman 6 way blade, power shift, 20.8x42 duals, 4 hyd. JD 9400 4x4, very clean, powershift, remotes, 7200 hrs., vg cond. $59,000. Call 710x42 rubber - 50%; also Big Bud. Phone Albert at 403-504-0468, Medicine Hat, AB. 306-231-9020, Humboldt, SK.

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1974 JD 4230 quad range, 20.8R34 radial tires, rubber good, new 12 volt batteries, new upholstery, retrofit steps. 7115 hrs., showing (approx. 8500 actual), $18,000.

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1994 8770, PTO, 24 spd. only 4900 hrs., 20.8x42, $74,900; 1997 9400, 24 spd., 520x42 triples, full front and rear weights, Outback AutoSteer, 5700 hrs., $109,000.

306-948-3949, 306-948-7223, Biggar, SK. 2002 JD 9520T, powershift, big 1000 PTO, AutoTrac ready, 5600 hrs., front weights, deluxe cab, Premier lighting, $132,500.

780-618-5538, Grimshaw, AB. 2008 JD 9630, 520/85R42 triples, 5 hyd., high flow hyd., 2600 display, AutoTrac steering, deluxe cab, diff. locks, full weight pkg., category 5 drawbar. Call The Tractor Man, Gord, 403-308-1135, Lethbridge, AB. 2001 JD 6410 FWA tractor, w/JD 673 loader and grapple, new tires, 3250 hrs.

306-743-2805, Langenburg, SK. 1995 7600 MFWD, PowerQuad, 3 PTH, 4500 hours, good rubber, excellent condition. 306-744-8113, Saltcoats, SK. STEVEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S TRACTOR REBUILDER looking for JD tractors to rebuild, Series 20s, 30s, 40s or 50s, or for parts. Will pay top dollar.

Now selling JD parts. 204-466-2927, 204-871-5170, Austin, MB. 1990 4455 MFWD, powershift, 3 PTH, low h o u r s , e x c e l l e n t r u b b e r, s h a r p .

306-744-8113, Saltcoats, SK. WANTED JD 4020 or 5020 or equivalent tractor, for parts or repair, running or not.

780-608-0652, Daysland, AB. 2012 7200 R FWA, 500 hrs, 480 loader and grapple, exc . cond., $175,000. Call 306-834-7610, Major, SK. 1979 JD 4440 w/148 FEL, $19,500. www.waltersequipment.com Minitonas, MB, 204-525-4521.

1997 JD 9400, 4 WD, 5327 hrs, powershift trans, PTO, 4 remotes w/return line, 710/70R38 duals, very nice! Perfect for grain cart! Reduced- $109,500. Jordan 403-627-9300 anytime, Pincher Creek, AB. 1997 JD 8100, 2WD, 3 remotes, 16 spd. powershift, 3600 hrs., 20.8x38 duals, mint condition. 306-843-7865, Scott, SK.

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JD 4430, C/W JD 158 loader, bucket, shop built grapple, joystick control, duals, 540/1000 PTO, strong tractor, $21,900.

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JD 2750, MFWD, 3 PTH, loader, $18,500; JD 4440, 2 WD, 158 loader and grapple, $21,000; CIH 5250 MFWD, 3 PTH, loader, $28,500; JD 725 front end loader, $6500.

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WANTED: JD TRACTOR, 120 to 160 HP, MFWD, low hrs, must be in excellent cond. GRATTON COULEE AGRI PARTS LTD. Your #1 place to purchase late model combine Phone 306-291-0333, Saskatoon, SK. and tractor parts. Used, new and rebuilt. www.gcparts.com Toll free 888-327-6767.

2010 KUBOTA M135X, 770 hours, 135 HP, c/w loader and grapple, 3 PTH, all maintenance up to date, $73,000 OBO. 306-672-7756, Gull Lake, SK.

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;07 VOLVO BL60 - 1,325 hrs., 4WD, all new rubber, good condition, $44,800.

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1997 CAT 928G LOADER, w/rebuilt trans, 15,414 hrs, $49,000. Financing available.

204-864-2391 204-981-3636, Chartier, MB 2012 RENTAL RETURN: MF 2680, FWA, 83 PTO HP, MF loader, 84â&#x20AC;? quick attach bucket, 100 hrs. 2.99% for 72/mos, $714. OAC. Call Cam-Don Motors Ltd., 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK.

JD MODEL 1026, 25 HP diesel tractor w/loader and backhoe, less than 40 hrs.

Call 306-332-2536, Fort Quâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Appelle, SK.

DEGELMAN 4-WAY 14â&#x20AC;&#x2122; dozer, JD 8650 2006 MF 7495, 155 HP PTO, CVT, grapple mounts, exc. condition. 403-394-4401, and loader, 2500 hrs., $89,000. Cam-Don Lethbridge, AB. Motors Ltd., 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK. WANTED: 10â&#x20AC;&#x2122; DEGELMAN dozer blade to fit a J D 4 0 o r 5 0 s e r i e s t r a c t o r. C a l l 306-563-6312, Canora, SK. 2004 NH TJ425, 2700 hrs., 710x42 tires, 24 spd., 5 remotes, orig. owner, shedded, $135,000. 780-878-1550, Camrose, AB. 1997 9682, 20.8x42 duals, 60%, 4 hyds., shedded, performance monitor, 3822 hrs., $86,000. 306-478-2469, Ferland, SK. 2010 NH T7040, 180 HP, FWA, PS, 860TL quick detach bucket, FEL w/grapple, AC, 760 hrs, 540/1000 PTO, 3 PTH, 4 remotes, fully loaded. 403-644-2386, Standard, AB. T6080 FWA 850 loader, 155 HP, 3 PTH, 4 hyd., 720 hours, PS trans., LHR, $84,000.

Call 306-229-5870, Cudworth, SK. 2008 NH T9040 435 HP, shedded, mint, 710-70R42 Firestones, powershift, deluxe cab, 4 electric hyds, Performance monitor, HID lites, GPS AutoSteer, 1740 hrs. Will negotiate payment terms. Asking $175,000. 306-764-8207, 306-922-4361, Prince Albert, SK

D7E HIGH HP Cat, new U/C, 24â&#x20AC;? pads, direct start, glow plug, twin tilt angle dozer, bush ready, exc. cond. Warranty. Will consider trade. $66,000. Call for more info 204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB.

2003 NH TG285, 5500 hrs, new front tires 600/70-30, new back tires 710/70-42, $90,000. Call 306-231-3993, Humboldt, SK. www.versluistrading.com 2001 TV140, 5614 FEL, 3 PTH, auxiliary high capacity oil pump for haybine, 5200 hrs., good condition, $56,500 OBO. 306-448-4813, 306-577-8023, Manor, SK.

1997 SL 250 Samsung loader, 4.5 yard 1996 NH 9480, 4 WD, 5543 hrs., 20.8x42 bucket, all bushing and pins were done duals, AutoSteer, air seeder ready, exc. 200 hrs. ago, new turbo, 3rd valve, 9200 cond. Call 306-476-2500, Rockglen, SK. hrs., Michelin tires at 80%, vg working c o n d . , $ 4 6 , 0 0 0 . C a n d e l i ve r. P h o n e 1997 NH 8870, Super Steer, powershift, 3 204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB. PTH, Mega-flow ready, very clean tractor, JD 260 LOADER, w/quick attach bucket, $48,000. 306-370-8010, Saskatoon, SK. brackets for 30-40 series JD, $6,000.

2009 TV6070, bi-directional, 3 PTH, 306-782-7749, Yorkton, SK. grapple, manure tines, 1200 hours, like BUHLER ALLIED LOADER for 150 to 230 new. Dave 403-556-3992, Olds, AB. HP tractor, Model 2895-S, w/joystick and 1990 7710 FORD CAH, MFWD, 3 PTH, grapple fork, nice and straight for $7500. w/Leon 700 FEL, 85 HP, $20,000. A.E. 204-871-0925, MacGregor, MB. Chicoine Farm Equipment Ltd., Storthoaks, LOADERS: John Deere 544J, Caterpillar SK. 306-449-2255.

950H, JD 310G backhoe. Conquest Equip2011 T9-450, 220 hrs., 710 tires, Auto- ment, 306-483-2500, Oxbow, SK. Steer, warranty 1 year, $269,000 OBO. Call DEGELMAN 6-WAY Blade, 12â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, like new, 780-352-2193, Wetaskiwin, AB. used only 10 hrs, $24,000. Wandering River, AB. 780-771-2155, cell: 780-404-1212.

JD 344 LOADER w/grapple, rebuilt trans, 1998 FORD/NH 8970 FWA tractor, 250 HP, low hrs, exc. cond. Ph. 403-552-3753, 4500 hrs., PS trans., PTO, 3 PTH, Super- 780-753-0353, Kirriemuir, AB. Steer, mega flow hyd., 4 hyd. remotes, front weight pkg., 18.4x46 rear duals, 14â&#x20AC;&#x2122; DOZER BLADE off JD 8650 with new 14.6x28 front duals, vg cond. $69,000. cutting blades, manual angle, $9000.

306-834-2991, Kerrobert, SK. 204-758-3943, 204-746-5844 St. Jean, MB 1991 846 FORD VERSATILE, 18.4x38R duals, 1000 PTO, 15 spd. synchro, 4 hyds., 3800 hrs, shedded, exc. cond. Contact Jim 306-332-6221, Fort Quâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Appelle, SK. FORD 8670, FWA, 3 PTH, 4 hyds., 4 new tires, 9400 hrs., $39,000. Humboldt, SK. www.versluistrading.com 306-231-3993.

1995 9480 TRACTOR, 20.8x42 tires, 3500 hrs., very nice, $65,000. Ph. Keith Jones Wapella, SK. 306-532-4892.

1990 FIAT ALLIS FD 14 E, new rollers, exc.

U/C, rebuilt transmission and torque, twin tilt dozer, exc. machine all around. Can deliver. Warranty. Will consider trade. $67,000. 204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB

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5 Peaks Distributors, Western Canada Inc., 877-664-5005, www.5peaksdistributors.ca sales@5peaksdistibutors.ca 2000 BOBCAT 863G with bucket and forks, $14,500. Danny Spence, 306-246-4632, Speers, SK. MF 4840, 4 WD, 4700 hrs; 1987 Hesston 6455 swather, 18â&#x20AC;&#x2122; grain header, 14â&#x20AC;&#x2122; hay header; HD6 AC crawler, angle dozer, 3800 hrs., new rad. and starter; HD5 AC crawler, for parts; Inland 68â&#x20AC;&#x2122; sprayer, 800 gal. poly tank, new hyd. pump; Vermeer 605C round baler; 1967 JD 105 combine, new starter, OH motor by JD; Wil-Rich 24â&#x20AC;&#x2122; cultivator and harrows; Wil-Rich 2500 25â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 3 PTH cultivator done 800 acres.

204-848-2205, Clearlake, MB. COMPLETE SHANK ASSEMBLIES: JD 1610, $135; JD 610, black, $180; JD 1600, $90; Morris 7-series, $135. 306-946-7923, 306-946-4923, Young, SK. 24â&#x20AC;&#x2122; SQUARE BALE elevator, trailer type, gas engine. Please phone: 306-867-8410, Outlook, SK. AGCO FINANCE LLC will offer the following repossessed equipment for sale to the highest bidder for cash, plus applicable sales tax. Equipment: Leon 525 manure spreader, SN #120505792. Date of sale: Friday, Dec. 21st, 2012. Time of sale: 11:00 AM. Place of sale: Full Line Ag, Site 412, Box 257, RR 4, Saskatoon, SK. Equipment can be inspected at place of sale.

The equipment will be sold as is, without warranty. We reserve the right to bid. For further info. please contact Darcy Deck 306-229-0807 cell. Reference #1033136.

NH TJ425 tractor w/900xR42 duals; MF 4880 tractor w/new rubber; MF 1155 tractor w/new GPS; Brandt SB4000 90â&#x20AC;&#x2122; sprayer; JD 4020 w/loader and powershift; Bourgault 5710 air drill w/4300 seed cart, DS; 1987 Peterbuilt tandem w/new B&H; 2002 NH TR99 combine w/low hours and over $30K in recent work orders; Honeybee 36â&#x20AC;&#x2122; draper header; Flexi-Coil 70â&#x20AC;&#x2122; heavy harrows w/new tines; 2011 Wheatheart 851 auger w/mover and clutch; Sakundiak 70x10 swing auger; Ford Louisville 3 ton truck; 2003 Prestige tridem hopper bottom grain trailer. All field ready. Delivery to your yard negotiable. Call to inquire at 780-622-7867, Gravelbourg, SK.

LEON 707 LOADER, (black) 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122; bucket, wide yoke, w/brackets to fit 1105 MF trac- WIRELESS DRIVEWAY ALARMS, calvtor, exc. cond., $4750 OBO. 306-747-2514, ing/ foaling barn cameras, video surveillance, rear view cameras for RVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, trucks, Shellbrook, SK. combines, seeders, sprayers and augers.

1 DEGELMAN DOZER, fits CIH 9350. Call M o u n t e d o n m a g n e t . C a l g a r y, A B .

Dale 306-539-8590, Regina, SK. 403-616-6610, www.FAAsecurity.com 14â&#x20AC;&#x2122; DEGELMAN DOZER blade, fits JD 8570, SUNFLOWER HARVEST SYSTEMS. Call manual angle, $9000. 306-298-4512, Val for literature. 1-800-735-5848. Lucke Mfg., Marie, SK. www.luckemanufacturing.com

1981 VERSATILE 895, 7988 hrs., 24.5R32 radials, 360 HP, plumped for Outback AutoSteer, $26,000. 306-465-2651, Yellow Grass, SK.

(DUQ 2012 POWERSHIFT 535, 800 duals. Last of the pre-emission engines. Super fall programs. Call Cam-Don Motors Ltd., Perdue, SK. 306-237-4212.

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1980 2290 Case tractor on singles, $8500.

1980 1150 Versatile, brand new Atom Jet, $59,000 firm. Willing to take trade on 895 w/Atom Jet or Steiger Panther w/Atom Jet. Serious inquiries only. 306-460-9027, Flaxcombe, SK. 2003 BUHLER 2425, 12 spd. powershift, 3800 hrs, 900 Michelins- 70%, good cond., $150,000. 306-287-3826, Watson, SK.

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Carrot River, SK Ph: 306-768-2715 Fx: 306-768-2255 Email:c rimp@sasktel.net 2003 NH LW110B payloader, 3600 hrs., 2 yd. bucket c/w grapple, $51,000; 2010 Vermeer baler, 605 Super M, 7000 bales c/w net wrap, $31,000; 1988 Westward 7000 swather, diesel., 30â&#x20AC;&#x2122; c/w PU reels, 3100 hrs., $15,000. Wauchope, SK. 306-452-6496, 306-452-7605.

TRACTORS, COMBINE, Air Drills, sprayer, swather, semi, etc. 1-877-862-2413, 1-877-862-2387 toll free, Nipawin, SK. CASE 1070, DUALS, snow blade, manual shift, $7500; Case 2470, 4WD, w/14â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Degelman blade, $8900; CIH MXU 125 Ltd., MFWA, LX 156 loader, bucket, and grapple, $60,000; 2003 Dodge 2500 HEMI, 4WD, extended cab, long box w/liner, camper package, 5th wheel, $10,000. Call 204-263-5334, Sclater, MB.

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2009 CUMMINS DGCA-666115 - 50KW, 3.9L Cummins, 4 cyl. turbo, 120/240V 1-phase (can be converted to 3-phase), fully tested, ready to go. $11,900. Trades welcome.

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TONGUE AND GROOVE PVC plastic swine fencing panels. Panel spaces allow for 2â&#x20AC;?x4â&#x20AC;? pieces to fit, reinforcing the build. OUTBACK 360 AUTOSTEER, off 9400 JD, 5 0 % o f t h e p r i c e o f n ew p a n e l i n g . hydro steering system, good cond., asking $5.50/ft. Dimensions: 1-3/4â&#x20AC;?x32â&#x20AC;?x12â&#x20AC;&#x2122; pan- $5000. 306-487-7993, Lampman, SK. els. 780-621-0731, Drayton Valley, AB. 5x10 PORTABLE CORRAL PANELS new design. 403-226-1722, 1-866-517-8335, Calgary, AB. magnatesteel.com N.A.P.S. SOLAR STORE offers solar panels, windmills, components or complete solar systems and energy efficient appliances.

780-835-3682, 1-866-835-6277, Fairview, BIRCH, SPRUCE, POPLAR firewood, split in AB., or check out: www.solar-store.com semi-load lots, self unloading truck; cus- 60â&#x20AC;&#x2122; HYDRAULIC TOWER for wind generatom firewood processing, cut/split up to tor. 306-445-5602, North Battleford, SK. 22â&#x20AC;? lengths. 306-577-5377, Kennedy, SK. BLOCKED SEASONED JACK Pine firewood for sale. Contact Lehner Wood Preservers Ltd., 306-763-4232, Prince Albert, SK. Will deliver. Self-unloading trailer.

HOLISTIC HEALTH CARE welcomes SEASONED SPRUCE SLAB firewood, one snowbirds to the Southwest Region. cord bundles, $85, half cord bundle, $55. Located in Los Algodones, Baja California, Mexico near Yuma, Arizona.

V&R Sawing 306-232-5488, Rosthern, SK. Chelation Therapy at Holistic Health SEASONED SPRUCE SLAB firewood, one Care. 21 years of successful results in Los cord bundles, $85, half cord bundle, $55. Algodones. Chelation therapy is a form of treatment aimed at reducing calcium V&R Sawing 306-232-5488, Rosthern, SK. plaque, removing toxic metals inhibiting FIREWOOD: SEMI LOADS, self-unloading enzyme systems, controlling lipid peroxitruck, or pick up on yard. Hague, SK. dation, and reducing platelet â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;stickinessâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; in Phone: 306-232-4986, 306-212-7196. the clinical management of cardiovascular F I R E W O O D : C u t a n d s p l i t , d e l i ve r y and other related diseases. Chelation Therapy Benefits: Anti-Aging, Arterial available. 306-862-7831, Nipawin, SK. Blockage, Arthritis, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer preventative, Cardiac arrythmias, Cerebral vascular disease, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Congestive heart failure, BEVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S FISH & SEAFOOD LTD., buy di- Coronary artery disease, Diabetes, Emphyrect, fresh fish: Pickerel, Northern Pike, sema, Fibromyalgia, Hypertension, Lymeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Whitefish and Lake Trout. Seafood also disease, Macular degeneration, Memory available. Phone toll free 1-877-434-7477, loss, Parkinsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s disease, Peripheral vascular disease, Toxic metals. Hyperbaric 306-763-8277, Prince Albert, SK. Oxygen Therapy (HBOT), Oxygenate and improve your health! HBOT should be used to complement, improve or correct conventional therapies and treatments, including: Diabetic complications, circulatory problems, Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s disease, 2011 JCB 535-125, only 227 hrs., 8000 oral surgery, Parkinsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s disease, milb. lift cap. to 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122;6â&#x20AC;?, 4x4, 3 steering modes, graines, multiple sclerosis, rheumatic aroutriggers, aux. hydraulics, Q-Fit carriage thritis, chronic fatigue syndrome, stress, w/floating pallet forks. Like New! $89,600. fybromyalgia, autism, stroke and many Jordan 403-627-9300, Pincher Creek, AB. more. Visit our Holistic Health Care clinic at 184 Ave. B, Los Algodones, Baja California (near Yuma, AZ) or call Dr. Brock at 928-328-1810 for an appointment.

ODESSA ROCKPICKER SALES: New Degelman equipment, land rollers, Strawmaster, rockpickers, rock rakes, dozer blades. Phone 306-957-4403, cell 306-536-5097, Odessa, SK. 2002 CATTLELAC 350 4 auger feed wagon, mint, $17,500; Morris 310 drills, 20â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, steel packers, mint, $6500; Grain rollermill, capacity 150 bu./hr., port., $2000; Disc, 3 PTH, notch blades, $800; Gehl 125 mixmill, as is, $500; JD 14â&#x20AC;&#x2122; hoe drill, $300; JD 5 wheel rake, $450; Swath roller, steel, $500; Craftsman lawnmower, 25 HP, 48â&#x20AC;? deck, $950; Ford LT 12.5 lawnmower, 38â&#x20AC;? deck, $500; 4 used 54â&#x20AC;? barn fans, 1 used 36â&#x20AC;? barn fan, $500 for all. 780-352-1794, Wetaskiwin, AB. 8.5â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 3-POSITION CANCADE blade for 2 DUETZ GENERATOR, 45 KW, 6 cyl. diesel, WD tractor, $500. Tractor mount post c/w autostart panels and 120-208 volt, pounder converted to trailer, hyd. all posi- 526 hrs. Call 306-239-4942, Osler, SK. tions, $600. 306-377-4726, Fiske, SK. DIESEL GENSET SALES AND SERVICE, DONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;T GET STUCK without a Tow Rope! 12 to 300 KW, lots of units in stock, used Best selection of tow ropes and straps in and new, Perkins, John Deere, Deutz. We Canada. For tractors up to 600 HP. See also build custom gensets. We currently y o u r n e a r e s t F l a m a n s t o r e o r c a l l have special pricing on new John Deere 1-888-435-2626 or visit www.flaman.com units. Call for pricing 204-792-7471.

1981 24.5â&#x20AC;&#x2122; IHC 4000 swather, $6500; GENERATORS: 20 KW to 2000 KW, low Bourgault 1450 PT sprayer 110â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, w/wind hour diesel and natural gas/ propane units screens, $4800; 25â&#x20AC;&#x2122; HoneyBee header Abraham Generator Sales Co. Phone: w/IHC adapter, $22,000; IHC 20â&#x20AC;&#x2122; header, 701-797-4766 or 701-371-9526, Coopers18â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Sund PU, $1800; 2000 GMC Safari van, town, ND. www.abrahamindustrial.com AWD, 4 snow tires and rims, $3500. Lucky Lake, SK., 306-858-2636, 306-858-7755

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WANTED: ROCK SHAFT for International 4700 vibratiller cultivator. 204-548-2148, Gilbert Plains, MB. WANTED: International Mount-O-Matic 2250 front end loader, good condition. Ph 780-956-4666, Rainbow Lake, AB. WANTED: Older and newer tractors, in running condition or for parts. Goods Used Tractor Parts, 1-877-564-8734.

WANTED: SMALL HORSEPOWER diesel engine, prefer 25 HP Lombardini. Call Bob at: 204-745-2265, Carman, MB.

FOR SALE: PORTAGE and Main ML42C wood boiler, built in 1995, never used only factory tested, stored inside, $4500.

306-473-2251, Willowbunch, SK. COALMAN STAINLESS COAL boiler, used 2 winters, auto feed, hopper ext, ext ash auger, mint shape. 306-795-7399, Ituna,SK. 2 ALL CANADIAN boilers w/coal stokers, 1 million BTU (green) and 1.6 million BTU (red), vg cond. The green boiler has done 9 winters, the red boiler is mid 80â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, but brand new stoker about 5 yrs. ago. Also 2 heavy duty ash augers and 35 ton coal bin.

Boilers presently in use, available for dismantling and transport in the spring. Call to see them running. Price is negotiable.

Stu at 780-387-0615, Nisku, AB.

WANTED: JD 7810 tractor w/FEL, 3 PTH; NH 1037, 1033, 1036, 1032 bale wagons.

403-394-4401, Lethbridge, AB. WANTED: USED, BURNT, old or ugly tractors. Newer models too! Smithâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tractor Wrecking, 1-888-676-4847.

WANTED: 48â&#x20AC;&#x2122; or 50â&#x20AC;&#x2122; deep tiller, John Deere 1650 or Bourgault 9400. Phone 204-773-2868, Russell, MB. ROOT RAKE WANTED, 5 wheel or similar.

Call: 306-892-2003 or cell: 306-441-7776, Meota, SK. LOWEST PRICES IN CANADA on new, high MF 882 25â&#x20AC;&#x2122; swather or equivalent. Please quality generator systems. Quality diesel phone: 306-867-8410, Outlook, SK. generators, Winpower PTO tractor driven WANTED: MF #36 DISCERS, all sizes, alternators, automatic / manual switch prompt pick-up. Phone 306-259-4923, gear, and commercial duty Sommers Powermaster and Sommers / Winco portable 306-946-9669, 306-946-7923, Young, SK. generators and home standby packages.

WANTED: GRAPPLE FORK to fit Ezee-On 75+ years of reliable service. Contact front end loader #2135. 306-488-4421, Sommers Motor Generator Sales for all Holdfast, SK. your generator requirements at BELT LACER SEED blender for grass seed; 1-800-690-2396 sales@sommersgen.com dozer blade for 800 Versatile; small pro- Online: www.sommersgen.com pane forklift. 204-685-2376, Austin, MB. NEW AND USED generators, all sizes from WANTED: 30â&#x20AC;&#x2122; HONEYBEE header with IHC 5 kw to 3000 kw, gas, LPG or diesel. Phone adapter. 306-858-2636, 306-858-7755, for availability and prices. Many used in stock. 204-643-5441, Fraserwood, MB. Lucky Lake, SK. LATE MODEL ATX 6010 or 6012 Case/Concord, DS w/Edge-on shanks, stored inside.

Call 780-387-6399, Westaskiwin, AB. WANTED: 50â&#x20AC;&#x2122; HEAVY harrows, any make, decent condition. Call 306-736-2750, Kipling, SK.

REDUCED: KOHLER ELECTRIC PLANT generator, nat. gas 35R8811 SN #215281, 35 KW, 3 phase, 43.75 KVA, 60 cycle, 120/28 volt, 1800 RPM, 121 amp per term., includes all switching and paneling, 92 HP, 33.9 hrs., $6000 OBO. Dalmeny, SK., 306-370-1603.

PORTAGE AND MAIN outdoor water. See why our boilers burn 1/3-1/2 the fuel of other similar units. Watch videos at: www.portageandmainboilers.com Call 1-800-561-0700 to speak to a rep. today!

WANTED: 7/8â&#x20AC;? to 1â&#x20AC;? SUCKER rod, would take large quantities. Ph: 204-722-2224, McAuley, MB. 42â&#x20AC;? STEEL PIPE, 9/16â&#x20AC;? wall, $75/ft; 42â&#x20AC;?x 1/2â&#x20AC;? wall, $65/ft; 32â&#x20AC;?x 5/8â&#x20AC;? wall, $58/ft.

Call Rollin, 306-768-2827, Carrot River, SK. rboese@xplornet.ca 2 3/8â&#x20AC;? CEMENT LINED tubing, $20/ea.

Minimum 100 joints. Call 306-861-1280, Weyburn, SK.

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HOME OF REINKE ELECTROGATOR II. Reinke centre pivots, one used 2640’ Valley section pivot, 1295’ Reinke pivot. WANTED: CARMEN CREEK Gourmet Meats Trades welcome. 306-858-7351, Lucky and High Plains Bison are purchasing Lake, SK. calves, yearlings and finished slaughter bison year round. Prompt Payment. AdNEED TO MOVE water or irrigate? 4”-10” vance deposits and long term contracts alum. pipe, pump units. Taber, AB. Dennis are available. For more information conat: 403-308-1400, dfpickerell@shaw.ca tact: animalsourcing@goldenbison.com or WESTERN IRRIGATION large supply of 303-962-0044, Denver, Colorado office. new and used irrigation equipment 2 PTO 15- 2012 HEIFER calves; 15- 2011 heifers; pumps etc. 306-867-9461, Outlook, SK. 15- 2010 heifers; 4 yr. old breeding bull, RAIN MAKER IRRIGATION Zimmatic piv- quiet disposition. Excellent stock to add to ots/Greenfield mini pivots, K-Line towable your herd or a great starting package! irrigation, spare parts/accessories, new 204-447-3332, St. Rose du Lac, MB. and used equipment. 31 years in business. www.rainmaker-irrigation.com Outlook, SK Call 306-867-9606.

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Roc k y M ou n ta in Hou s e , AB ALAMEDA AUCTION MARKET Bred Cow and Heifer Sale on Friday, Dec. 21st, at 1:00 PM. Featuring 60 Red Angus heifers and 60 Charolais, Charolais cross heifers, all bred to Red Angus. Also, a herd dispersal of 50 mixed cows. 250 plus head expected. Call 306-489-2221 for more information, Alameda, SK. CANDIAC AUCTION MART Annual Pen of 3 bred Heifer Show and Sale on Friday, Dec. 14th, 11:00 AM. Info. call Kevin 306-424-2967, 306-539-4090, Candiac SK

SPRUCE FOR SALE! Beautiful locally grown trees. Plan ahead and renew your shelter belt or landscape a new yardsite, get the year round protection you need.

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ANDRES TRUCKING. Call us for a quote today. 306-736-3454, Windthorst, SK. BISON WANTED - Canadian Prairie Bison is looking to contract grain finished bison for a growing market in Canada, US and Europe. Paying top market $$ for all animals. For more information contact Roger Provencher, roger@cdnbison.com or 306-468-2316. Join our Producer-owned bison company and enjoy the benefits.

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

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ELK VALLEY RANCHES, buying all ages of feeder bison. Call Frank 780-846-2980, BRED HEIFERS, COWS auction, Saturday, December 22nd at 1:00 PM at JohnKitscoty, AB or elkvalley@xplornet.com stone Auction Mart in Moose Jaw, SK. CERTIFIED ORGANIC BISON for sale. Howe, Bligh, Stewart, Petersen, Girard, EdPhone/fax 250-630-2524, 7 AM to 9 AM. wards, TL Farm, Knox Bred Heifers, Christmann, Palmer Reductions, more than 400 Fort St. John, BC. expected. Pictures and more details at 30 PURE PLAINS 2012 calves, top genetics www.johnstoneauction.ca or, call us at in the bison industry. Call 306-231-9980 306-693-4715. PL #914447. cell, 306-944-4925 res., Plunkett, SK. DISPERSAL CATTLE AUCTION Saturday, HERD DISPERSAL, 42 head mixture of Dec. 15th at 1:00 PM at Johnstone Auction bulls and heifers, 35 are 3 yrs. and under. Mart, Moose Jaw. Featuring 400+ Dennis Edwards and Jack Smith Dispersals: bred 204-859-0000, Rossburn, MB. heifers, bred cows, open heifers. Red and MORAND BUFFALO SQUEEZE with crash Black Simmental cross. Check pictures and head gate, $4800. Call 780-941-2104, New more details at johnstoneauction.ca or call Sarepta, AB. us at 306-693-4715. PL #914447.

ECI Steel Inc. Prince Albert, SK. Hwy 3 & 48th St. E. Large Quantities of Commercial Tubing for Sale

INVENTORY REDUCTION SALE 3 x 2 x 250........................Bund le Pric e - $3 .20/ft 1 x 1 x 100 x 24’...............Bund le Pric e - $0.59/ft 11⁄4 x 11⁄4 x 100 x 24’..........Bund le Pric e - $0.76/ft 11⁄4 x 11⁄4 x 125 x 24’..........Bund le Pric e - $0.91/ft 11⁄2 x 11⁄2 x 100 x 24’..........Bund le Pric e - $0.92/ft 11⁄2 x 11⁄2 x 125 x 24’..........Bund le Pric e - $1.12/ft 2 x 2 x 100 x 24’...............Bund le Pric e - $1.3 2/ft 2 x 2 x 125 x 24’...............Bund le Pric e - $1.60/ft 2 x 2 x 250 x 20’...............Bund le Pric e - $2.43 /ft 2 x 2 x 188 x 20’...............Bund le Pric e - $1.99/ft 3 x 3 x 3 75 x 40’.......... .....Bund le Pric e - $4.15/ft 4 x 2 x 250 x 20’...............Bund le Pric e - $4.05/ft 81⁄2 x 2 x 188.....................Bund le Pric e - $4.26/ft 5 x 2 x 125........................Bund le Pric e - $1.88/ft 3 1⁄2 x 2 x 125.....................Bund le Pric e - $1.45/ft Many Other Sizes Available Ple a s e c a ll Tra vis fo r d e ta ils

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CANDIAC AUCTION MART, Bred Cow Sale on Dec. 19, at 11 AM. Complete dispersal of Gelbvieh/Charolais cross cows, home raised, plus major herd reduction of good young cows. For more information contact Kevin 306-539-4090, or Brad 306-551-9411, Candiac, SK.

213 BLACK ANGUS BRED HEIFERS bred M3 Beef Booster bulls, 53 Black Angus 1st calvers bred M4 Black Beef Booster bulls, $1550 ea.; 140 Simmental/ Red Angus cross cows bred Black and Red TX Beef Booster bulls, $1250 each. All to calve mid April. 403-630-3240, Winfield, AB. BLACK ANGUS quality bred heifers, due to start calving Mar. 20. Call 780-387-6355 or 780-387-6356, Falun, AB. SELLING: BLACK ANGUS bulls. Wayside Angus, Henry and Bernie Jungwirth, 306-256-3607, Cudworth, SK. REGISTERED BLACK ANGUS heifer calves, would make good 4H projects. From the top of our herd. JD Angus Farms, Southey, SK. Leave a message at 306-726-4307.

11 TOP QUALITY Black Angus cross bred h e i fe r s fo r s a l e , $ 1 8 0 0 O B O. C a l l 306-225-4475, Hague, SK. HOME RAISED BRED heifers due in April, Blacks and Black baldies, bred Black Angus.

780-990-8412, Edmonton Area.

BLACK ANGUS BULLS FOR SALE, Yearlings and two year olds, semen tested, guaranteed breeders, delivery available. skinnerfarmsangus.com 306-287-3900, 306-287-8006, Englefeld, SK. HUSUM RANCH is downsizing, prepared to sell 25 to 30 bred cows and heifers.

These are Reg. Black Angus cattle. Call 306-647-2891, Parkerview, SK. AGASSIZ ANGUS BLACK Crossbred Genetics Dispersal: 200 Black Angus cross Maine bred cows; 50 Black Angus cross Maine bred heifers; 10 purebred Black herd sires, closed herd. Full herd health program. Start calving Apr. 1. Call Marcel at 204-981-6953, Oak Bluff, MB. EIGHT REG. BLACK Angus bred cows for sale; Also Reg. Black Angus replacement heifers, AI sired. Call for details. Ravenworth Cattle, Garry 306-367-2013 or cell: 306-231-7567, Middle Lake, SK. 175 BRED BLACK heifers, bred AI Black Angus, bull clean up, start calving Apr. 1, 2013, approx. 1100 lbs., $1650. Willing to feed till end of Feb. 2013 at cost price. Call 204-362-3750, or evenings 204-327-6642, Winkler, MB. 36 PUREBRED BLACK Angus bred heifers, to calve late March/April. Call David or Pat 306-963-2639, Imperial, SK. PUREBRED BLACK ANGUS long yearling bulls, replacement heifers, AI service.

Meadow Ridge Enterprises, 306-373-9140 or 306-270-6628, Saskatoon, SK. 80 BLACK AND BWF bred heifers, low birthweight bulls out June 13. Feminine, high quality heifers with full herd health.

Stewart Valley, SK. tkolson@sasktel.net Phone 306-773-7964 or 306-773-9109.

HERD REDUCTION: 25 purebred black cows carrying service to HF Alaskan 94T or Benlock Stoked 22W, your choice. Call 306-997-4802, John Buswell, Borden, SK. j.buswell@yourlink.ca 150 BRED ANGUS heifers, AI’d to Right Answer on July 1, to calve Apr. 1. Full herd health program used. Will keep to the end of Nov. Asking $1600. Mike 204-723-0375, or Robert 204-871-0357, MacGregor, MB. REG. BLACK ANGUS replacement heifer calves, born February and March, 2012.

306-554-2934, Wynyard, SK. 8 REGISTERED BLACK Angus bred cows, 2 open registered heifers, 14 months. Melfort SK. 306-752-1961, cell 306-921-7536.

100+ HEAD of Red Angus/Simmental cross or Char./Red Angus cross, bred Red Angus for April calving. Take your pick, $2000/head. 306-759-2262, Eyebrow, SK. 30 PUREBRED RED Angus heifers, bred to low BW bulls. Due to calve in March/April.

Discounts for larger groups 807-486-3477, Devlin, ON. www.cornellfarms.ca

SPRING CREEK SIMMENTALS and Guest Consignors Bred Heifer Sale, Dec. 14, 1 PM Heartland Livestock, Virden, MB. 180 Red and Black Simmental and Simmental/Angus heifers bred to Angus bulls. Call 306-435-3590 or 306-435-7527.

40 BLACK, BWF SIMMENTAL cross bred heifers, exposed for 60 days to top quality Black Angus bulls. Start calving March 25.

Cliff and Nora Watkins 306-734-2915, Aylesbury, SK.

TWO GROUPS OF Red Angus Simmental cross heifers for sale, both bred back Red Angus. Calving starts Feb 15th or April 24th. Call Dean at 306-436-4616 cell: PUREBRED SIMMENTAL Red Factor cows and heifers. Bred to top AI sires.

306-436-7741, Milestone, SK. Identity, Buckeye, Red Force, Top Gun and RED ANGUS BULLS FOR SALE yearlings Ideal. Start calving January 15th. Call and two year olds, semen tested, guaran- Green Spruce Simmental, Duck Lake, SK. teed breeders, delivery available. Website: home: 306-467-4975, cell: 306-467-7912. skinnerfarmsangus.com Ph 306-287-3900, 9 BRED HEIFERS for sale black Simmen306-287-8006, Englefeld, SK. tal cross, exposed to Black Angus bull May 12 PUREBRED PAPERED Red Angus 10, $1500 each. Phone 306-427-4682, bred heifers, bred for performance and 306-883-8485 cell, Shell Lake, SK calving ease, bull out July 1. Paul Dyck, 44- SIMMENTAL AND Simmental cross 403-378-4881, Rosemary, AB. bred heifers, bred Black and Red Angus.

Start calving Mar 01., groups of Red, Black and Tan, complete herd health. Nisku Land and Cattle Inc. 306-722-3668, Fillmore, SK

TWO YEAR OLD and yearling Polled Hereford and Speckle Park bulls for sale. Calving ease with performance. Johner Stock Farm, Maidstone, SK. 306-893-2714 or 306-893-2667.

WOOD RIVER CHAROLAIS fantastic female sale, Wed., Dec. 19th, 1:00 PM, Johnstone Auction Mart, Moose Jaw, SK. On offer: 1 herdsire prospect, 3 cow/calf pairs, 1 bred cow, 29 bred heifers. The heifers are the entire calf crop from 2011. They all sell including the reigning Ag Ex champion Charolais female and carry the services of the 2011 Agribition Supreme champion bull CSS Gridmaker. For further info. contact: Wood River Charolais, Murray Blake and family 306-478-7088, 306-478-2520; Shane 306-301-9140 or Doug Howe 306-631-1209 or 306-693-2163.

30 BRED PUREBRED CHAROLAIS cows.

White Heather Charolais, Crossfield, AB. 403-946-5936 or 403-510-4843.

NORTH AMERICA’S LARGEST Charolais Sale! Perrot-Martin Complete Dispersal, Saturday, December 15, 10:30 AM CST, at the farm, Naicam, SK, 7 miles north on Hwy #6, 8 miles west, 1-1/2 miles south.

Over 600 head sell, including all the bulls (50 long yearlings and 120 bull calves).

Wintering and terms available on bulls.

Also selling semen and embryos. Watch and bid online at www.LiveAuctions.TV For more info. or a catalogue contact John at 306-874-5496; Collin at 306-874-2186 or T Bar C Cattle Co. Ltd. at 306-933-4200.

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ALBERTA TEXAS LONGHORN Association 780-387-4874, Leduc, AB. For more info. www.albertatexaslonghorn.com

GOT OPEN COWS? We have the replacements. 60 1-iron Hereford Red Angus cross red baldies. Bred to proven calving ease Red Angus bulls. Had all shots, Ivomeced, preg. tested, and quiet. These are a great set of heifers. Call Harv Verishine, 306-283-4666, Langham, SK. 15 BLACK 3 year olds, bred Red Angus on June 1, $1450. Phone 306-882-3239, Rosetown, SK. 40- BLACK AND Black baldy bred heifers, bred to easy calving Black Angus bull, out June 27. Excellent replacement female program for over 25 years. Top quality.

306-646-4970, Fairlight, SK.

DISPERSAL: 19 BLACK Angus Limousin cross cows, bred Black Angus. 6 Limousin cross cows bred Black Angus.

306-656-4604, Zealandia, SK. 180 BLACK ANGUS/Simmental bred cows, bulls out June 28th, $1500/ea. for gate run or $1650 choice. Call 306-435-6994, 306-435-3110, Moosomin, SK. 8 QUIET BLACK ANGUS cross bred heifers, bred Black Angus, to start calving midMarch, $1400. 306-577-1204, Carlyle, SK. 80 TOP QUALITY, home raised, Angus and Hereford bred heifers. Ultrasounded in calf to Black Angus calving ease bulls for March. 10th calving start. Ivomec and vaccinated. $1600 for picks. Call Winston, Meggan, Aaron Hougham, 306-344-4913, Frenchman Butte, SK.

BRED H EI F ERS •300 red a ngu s a nd red a ngu s cross heifers bred to low birth w eightblk a ngu s bu lls.

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S teve Prim ros e a t 4 03-381-3700 Cell 4 03-382-9998 or S teve M uddle a t 306-661-8852 400 BLACK and Red bred heifers, 50 bred Charolais heifers, 200 young bred cows.

All bred to Black bulls. 306-741-2392, Swift Current, SK. 200 BRED ANGUS cows, bred to Black Angus bulls. Due to start calving April 10.

306-532-4778, Langbank, SK. FOR SALE: 7 bred Simmental cross heifers, bred to Red Angus bull, $1500 each.

306-944-2089, Viscount, SK. 75 BRED RED ANGUS cows, 3rd calf. Bull turned out end of June. Located Eastern SK. Call 204-362-4218.

16 BLACK/BWF heifers, bred Black or Red Angus, exposed 60 days, due to start calving April 1, Ivomeced, $1500 OBO. Call 306-274-4906, Lestock, SK.

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Complete vaccination program. Call Dale at 403-575-0465, Consort, AB. YOUNG COWS for sale: 25 heifers, 150 second and third calvers, preg. tested, Ivomec, Bovishield, bred Black and Red Angus. 306-386-2213, 306-386-2490, Cochin, SK. GEISLER CATTLE CO. has for sale top quality black and red Simmental cross bred heifers, due to start calving early April, bred to easy calving Black and Red Angus bulls. For more info 204-739-3011 or 204-768-3633, Ashern, MB.

100 BLACK AND Red Angus heifers, excellent quality, exposed to Black and Red Angus bulls June 10th to Aug. 20th. Call Craig Jensen: 306-935-2058; Daryl Jensen: 306-935-4435, Milden, SK

150 BLACK AND RED Angus, good quality, young bred cows. Call 306-773-1049, BRED COWS AND yearling heifers, 1 and 2 Swift Current, SK. y e a r o l d b u l l s , a n d fe e d e r s t e e r s .

140 BLACK AND RED Angus bred heifers 403-845-5763, Rocky Mountain House, AB. bred to Black and Red, calving ease, bulls out July 10 for 60 days. Full herd health. $1500. 306-846-4527, Dinsmore, SK.

140 BLACK ANGUS horned Hereford cross heifers, Vira Sheild, Scour Bos, Ivomec and preg. checked for March 10 due date, $1500 each. 306-342-4447, Glaslyn, SK.

25- PUREBRED CHAROLAIS cows; 20- bred heifers, white and red factor; also, yearling and two yr. old Charolais bulls. Creedence Charolais Ranch, Ervin Zayak, Derwent, AB. 780-741-3868 or cell, 780-853-0708.

SASKATOON GELBVIEH BULL SALE, 30 ANGUS CROSS ranch raised one owner March 22, 2013, www.gelbviehworld.com May calving cows bred Angus. The best and youngest of 120. Field wintered and Ph. 306-865-2929 calved, never pampered. Also 8 cows with 45 PB REG. GELBVIEH HEIFERS, bred Sept. calves and 2 January calvers. to easy calving Gelbvieh bulls, start calving 306-336-2667, Lipton, SK. Feb. 12th. Phone: Winders Gelbvieh BRED HEIFERS, ANGUS and Angus cross, 780-672-9950, Camrose, AB. bred Black Angus. 306-493-2969, Delisle, SK. 10 HORNED HEREFORD heifers, full vaccination program, exposed Hereford bulls June 10 to August 10. T Bar K Ranch, Wawota, SK. 306-739-2944, 306-577-9861

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They will be the Mammas, asking $1560 each. Call Jerry Chanig 306-478-2658, Mankota, SK. 85 RED AND BLACK cows, calving March 15th, bred Simmental. 306-763-2964, 306-747-8192, Shellbrook, SK.

SELLING BRED HEIFERS, quality home raised Simmental and Simmental cross Red Angus, bred Red Angus, start calving Feb. 10th, 75 day breeding period. McVicar Stock Farms, Colonsay, SK. 306-255-2799, 306-255-7551 or 306-255-7561.

38 BLACK ANGUS cross bred heifers, bred Black for April-May calving, exposed for 60 days, $1450/heifer OBO. Please contact Graham 204-226-5610 or Kristine 204-857-2377, Gladstone, MB.

HEREFORD COWS for fall calving, home raised and quiet, $1150 each. Call 403-772-2191, 403-820-8028, Morrin, AB. 40 COW/CALF PAIRS, some cows are rebred for April 10, 2012. Phone 306-532-4778, Langbank, SK. 60 COWS BRED to Angus, calving starts March end. 306-283-4747, 306-291-9395, 306-220-0429, Langham, SK. 73 PREG TESTED red and red blaze face Simmental heifers, due to start calving the 22nd February. Heifers were put on a cycling program before bulls kicked out and bulls pulled after 62 days. Bred Red Angus with one Black Angus bull used in the clean up. Asking $1600. For more information call Charlene at 780-542-7630, cell 780-898-5655, Drayton Valley, AB. or email: harden.shannon@gmail.com

FRESH AND SPRINGING heifers for sale.

Cows and quota needed. We buy all class- COMPLETE HERD DISPERSAL: 100 bred es of slaughter cattle-beef and dairy. R&F cows, majority b lacks. Young herd.

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80 REPUTATION RANCH raised Black AnM I L K Q U OTA A N D DA I RY H E R D S gus cross heifers, bred easy calving Black NEEDED Fresh cows and heifers avail. To- Angus, due April 10th, $1500. Call: tal Dairy Consulting. Tisdale, SK. Rod York 403-285-4080 evenings, Calgary, AB. 306-873-7428, Larry Brack 306-220-5512.

19 BRED HEIFERS calving March 15, bred DAIRY COWS AND HEIFERS, some fresh Red Angus, 75 cows calving March 1, bred and some springing. Call 306-548-4711, Limousin, preg. check, ivomec treated, $1400. 306-695-7122, Indian Head, SK. Sturgis, SK.

55 FALL CALVING Charolais/Simm. cross cows w/calves at side, bred Simm. and red Simmental. Full herd health program and age verified, 2.5 to 7.5 yrs. 204-835-2114, 204-447-0342, McCreary, MB. 100 COMMERCIAL BLACK ANGUS heifers, bred to low birthweight Black Angus bulls, exposed from June 18 to August 20, full vaccination program. Heifers selected from our herd of 600 cows. $1600 each.

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23 RED and RWF Simmental crossbred heifers, bred to Red Angus and Hereford bulls, full vaccination program, to start calving March 1st. 306-427-4607 or 306-883-7220. Shell Lake, SK. 80 RED ANGUS cross heifers, bred Black Angus to start calving Apr. 15th. Virden, MB. 204-748-7829 or 204-748-3889.

70 COMMERCIAL COWS, calving March, April, bred to Red Angus bulls, $1425. and cows can stay here until Feb 1st. Call 780-672-3113, Camrose, AB.

REGISTERED BLACK ANGUS heifers and 2nd calvers, 20 head at $1600 each. Angus Acres, 780-336-6435, Kinsella, AB. FOR SALE: 4 yr. old, registered Jersey bull.

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PUREBRED RED ANGUS bred cows, 2 to 5 years old. For more info. call Pasquia Red Angus, 306-768-2966, Carrot River, SK. BIG ISLAND LOWLINES Farmfair Int. FANCY SIMM/RED Angus cross bred heif- Premier Breeder. Fullblood/percentage, ers, many solid red. Proven low BW Red Black/Red Carrier, females, bulls, red bulls out June 5. Full herd health. Email fullblood semen, embryos. 780-486-7553 tkolson@sasktel.net Phone 306-773-7964 Darrell, 780-434-8059 Paul, Edmonton AB. or 306-773-9109, Stewart Valley, SK. 20 PUREBRED RED Angus bred heifers.

Good heifers, several AI bred, rest bred to easy calving Red Angus bull. Wilkinridge CANADIAN MAINE-ANJOU ASSOCIATION. Power, performance and profit. For info on Stock Farm 204-373-2631, Ridgeville, MB. Maine-Anjou genetics 403-291-7077, CalRED AND BLACK Angus cows, bred to Red gary, AB. or www.maine-anjou.ca and Black Angus bulls, many cows under five years, full herd health program.

306-744-7744, Saltcoats, SK. RED HERD DISPERSAL, 11 cows carrying SHORTHORNS FOR ALL the right reasons. service of Red Majestic Maserati S 107W. Check out why and who at 306-577-4664, 306-997-4802, John Buswell, Borden, SK. www.saskshorthorns.com Carlyle, SK. j.buswell@yourlink.ca 6 ROAN AND RED heifers, bred to proven 15 REGISTERED RED Angus open heifers. calving ease bulls, preg. checked and vacPhone: Little de Ranch, 306-845-2406, cinated, start calving Feb. 5th. Radville, Turtleford, SK. SK., 306-442-2090.

120 BLACK BRED HEIFERS plus a few reds and BBF, light BW, black bulls in June 30 for 60 days. Bovashield Gold pre-breeding ultrasound preg. tested. Call Scott 403-854-0230, 403-854-3374, Hanna, AB. 200 BRED COWS, mostly red and blacks, bred Black Angus, $1800. picked up May 15. Call 204-871-6584, Gladstone, MB. 22 BRED HEIFERS Simm. cross, average weight 1,200 lbs., bred Black Angus, March 14th calving date, $1,600. 306-427-4922, Shell Lake, SK. HERD DISPERSAL: 8 Char cross heifers bred Red Angus, 30 Char cross cows and 20 red cows, bred Char or Red Angus.

Bulls out May 24, ultrasound, Ivomeced.

Sell groups of 5 gate run, will separate breeds, $1475. Will feed until Jan 15.

306-755-4229, Tramping Lake, SK. 10 COWS WITH fall calves at side. Phone 306-283-4747, Langham, SK.

111 BRED YEARLING Angus heifers, 1100 lbs, bull out June 6th, top end heifers. Call 306-476-2252, Rockglen, SK.

75 GOOD YOUNG Simmental cross bred cows, bred Simm; also 18 Simmental cross bred heifers, bred Red Angus. April 1st calving. Will sell in smaller groups. Notre Dame, MB, 204-248-2493, 204-526-5836.

ANGUS BRED HEIFERS, preg checked, all vaccinations done, calving Mar 1st to low birthweight Black Angus bulls, very uniform, feminine group, 1250 lbs. plus, must be seen. Your pick $1600 or gate run $1500. 780-367-2387, Willingdon, AB. 350 RED, BLACK and Tan young bred cows for sale. Most are second and third calvers. Bred either Red or Black Angus. Start calving April 15, 2013, $1500 large group or gate run or, $1600 for your pick. Call 204-483-0228 Randall or, 204-741-0748 Mor gan. Check out our pictures at www.cloverleafcattleco.com Elgin, MB. 125 BRED RED Angus cross heifers, bred Red Angus, good uniform bunch, vaccinated and ultrasound in calf. Apr. 10th calving date. Call 306-355-2700, Mortlach, SK.

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CANDIAC AUCTION MART Regular Horse Sale, Sat., Jan 5th. Tack at 10:30, Horses at 1:30. Each horse, with the exception of colts must have a completed EID. Go to the website candiacauctionmart.com to get the form. For more info contact 200 BRED HEIFERS, red and black, bred COMPLETE HERD DISPERSAL, 170 Sim306-424-2967. mental cross cows, 80 Simmental Angus B l a c k A n g u s , $ 1 5 0 0 . e a c h . C a l l 204-385-3633, Gladstone, MB. cross heifers, $1800 choice, $1600 for all.

Excellent line of bulls also available. Call 200 BLACK BRED HEIFERS, checked by 204-539-2662, Benito, MB. ultrasound, age verified, exposed June 25 15 BRED REG. Belgian mares, also 10 85 BLACK ANGUS, Red Angus and Char., to LBW Black bulls, vaccinated and treated, heavy bodied bred grade mares. Ph. Nick Denbrok, 306-745-3851, Esterhazy, SK. start calving February, $1100 to $1350 $1450. 306-476-2712, Rockglen, SK. each. 306-536-5104, Cupar, SK. 30 ANGUS/SIMMENTAL cross young cows LARGE HERD DISPERSAL of Black Angus for sale, $1375 OBO. Call 306-742-4771, bred cows and heifers for Diaco Farms. cell 306-621-4643, Calder, SK. FOR SALE: 3/4 Mammoth cross donkeys, 420 Black Angus cows bred Black Angus to each. Yearling Jacks and Jennys. start calving May 1. 170 Black Angus (ap- HERD DISPERSAL 110 Charolais Simmen- $500 prox. 1050 lbs.) heifers bred Black Angus tal cross and Red Angus Simmental cross Phone 204-434-6132, Steinbach, MB. to start calving April 10. All preg checked cows bred Charolais Simmental, mostly and sorted into uniform groups. The sale one iron. Good herd w/top genetics used will be held at the Weyburn Livestock for years. Calves have been top sellers at Exchange, Weyburn, SK, Dec. 18, Saskatoon Livestock sales for a number of EUROPEAN IMPORT HOLSTEINER sired 11:00 AM. Info call Roy Rutledge at Wey- years, with steer calves averaging over Hunter/Jumper, broodmare prospects. $1000. Preg tested, Ivomeced, start calv- Call Dr. Marshall Patterson 306-475-2232, burn Livestock Exchange, 306-842-4574. ing Feb. 04, 2013. Could supply feed if re- Moose Jaw, SK. 250 BLACK ANGUS heifers, A.I. bred to quired and possibly some pasture. Phone â&#x20AC;&#x153;SAV Final Answer 0035â&#x20AC;?, 69 lb. birth 306-497-7756 or, 306-497-3186, Crown weight, June 28-30, 2012. No clean-up Hill Farms, Blaine Lake, SK. bull exposure; 150 Red, RWF and Tan EIGHT BRED REG. Percheron mares, good Angus cross heifers, A.I. bred to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Feddes 60 BRED COWS, Simmental Maine Anjou bloodlines, ages 6 to 10. Ph. Nick Denbrok, Big Sky R9â&#x20AC;?, 74 lb. birth weight, June cross, bred Red Angus and Maine Anjou. 306-745-3851, Esterhazy, SK. 27,2012. No clean-up bull exposure. Mar. 1st to May 15 calving, $1600. Call Preg. confirmed by ultra sound, will all eves. 306-342-2107, Medstead, SK. calve within 10 days beginning last week in March. $1750 each for your pick. Check 60 BRED HEIFERS, blacks and reds, bred pictures at www.cloverleafcattleco.com b a c k t o A n g u s . 3 0 6 - 2 8 3 - 4 7 4 7 , CUSTOM TRAINING. Starting colts, ranch and problem horses, Border Collie stock 204-483-0228 Randall or, 204-741-0748 306-291-9395, 306-220-0429, Langham. dogs. Rick Wiebe 306-860-7537, Outlook.

Morgan, Elgin, MB. GOOD QUALITY BRED HEIFERS. Red 75 BRED HEIFERS, Red and Black Angus Angus cross Hereford and Red Angus cross WANTED: BUYER FOR 2 or more Palomino cross, one owner, selected out of 400 cow Simmental. Bred Red Angus. Ferguson registered quarter horse mares, $200/ea; 1 Bay mare green broke to ride; 1 Chestherd. Due April 1st. Call 306-792-4744, Stock Farm Ltd 306-895-4825, Paynton SK nut mare broke to ride. Call 306-865-4168, Springside, SK. BRED HEIFERS to start calving begin- Hudson Bay, SK. CATTLE FINANCING AVAILABLE for 160 of March, bred to Red Angus and A BEAUTIFUL DARK Palomino registered feeder cattle and bred heifers/cows. ning Hereford, all bulls are registered, quarter horse stallion, broke to ride, Competitive interest rates. Marjorie polled many are age verified, $1500. Call $1000. 13â&#x20AC;? kids saddle, like new, $275.

Blacklock, Stockmens Assistance Garry atheifers 204-250-4796, Plumas, MB. Call 306-865-4168, Hudson Bay, SK. Corp., 306-931-0088, Saskatoon, SK. TOP QUALITY RED Angus/Simmental cross heifers bred Red Angus; Black Angus/Black Simmental cross heifers bred Black Angus; Tan Charolais cross heifers bred Red Angus; Black Angus/Black Simmental cross 3 year olds bred Black Angus.

Oberle Farms Ltd., Kelly 306-297-9366 or Ralph 306-297-7979, Shaunavon, SK. 1 2 0 B R E D H E I F E R S, b l a c k a n d r e d , $1350/ea gate run, $1400 pick. Russell, MB. 204-773-3044, bryer610@gmail.com 40 HEREFORD AND BROCKLEFACE Angus, 3 calf pairs bred to Red Angus bulls. Also from registered stock Red Angus cows.

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403-630-3240, Winfield, AB. 15 YOUNG CHAROLAIS cows, bred Charolais, Mar./April calving, $1300. Layne and Paula Evans, 306-252-2246, Kenaston, SK.

75 ONE IRON Black Angus heifers, bred Angus. Yearly vaccination program. Preg. checked. Calving start date April 7th. $1500 each. 306-697-3084, Grenfell, SK.

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50 GOOD QUALITY black and red bred heifers, bred Black Angus. Bulls out June 19th to Aug 21st. Complete vaccination program. 306-696-2883, Broadview, SK. 45 RED AND RBF heifers, 12 BBF heifers, full vac. program, exposed to Red Angus bulls May 20 to August 1. T Bar K Ranch, 306-739-2944, 306-577-9861, Wawota, SK

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49 THREE YR. old Black Angus heifers, exposed to Black Angus bulls June 20th.

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WATKINS BRED HEIFERS for sale: 150- home raised, exc. quality, 60 day breeding starting Mar. 25; Black brockles and straight Blacks, also 35- Blacks w/touch of Simmental, all bred to top quality Black Angus bulls. Cliff and Nora Watkins, 306-734-2915, Aylesbury, SK.

HORSE AND TACK SALE, Kelvington, SK. Dec. 15, 2012 at 1:00 PM. Tack sale and horses to follow. Already consigned new RECONDITIONED HARNESS TO fit 900 to and used work harness, driving harness, 2000 lb. horses, adjustable sizes available.

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SELLING - NATURALLY RAISED pigs, approx 100 lbs. 306-239-4621, Saskatoon, SK. WEANER AND FEEDER pigs for sale. Phone 780-808-0271, Lloydminster, AB.

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75- 80 SUFFOLK EWES, 1 to 3 yrs., bred to lamb out March 1st; 3 Suffolk rams, 22 years old, 1- 4 yrs. All dewormed, shots and sheared, $275 ea. Must take complete herd. 780-991-6462, Morinville, AB.

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GEORGEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HARNESS & SADDLERY, makers of leather and nylon harness. Custom saddles, tack, collars, neck yoke, double trees. WANTED: ALL BERKSHIRE pigs/swine, all www.georgesharnessandsaddlery.com Call sizes. 1-877-226-1395. Paying highest 780-663-3611, Ryley, AB. $$$. www.canadianheritagemeats.com

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Langham, SK. BUYING WILD BOAR pigs/swine for 20 HORSE COLLARS, all sizes, steel and alu- years, all sizes. 1-877-226-1395. Highest minum horseshoes. We ship anywhere. $$$. www.canadianheritagemeats.com Keddieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 1-800-390-6924 or keddies.com

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RAMSAY PONY RIDES have for sale well- Heeromaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Neilburg, SK., 306-823-4526. broke kids horses from pony to saddle WANTED: CULL COWS for slaughter. For bookings call Kelly at Drake Meat Proces- horse sizes. Some horses and ponies also broke to drive. All broke horses sold with a sors, 306-363-2117, ext. 111, Drake, SK. written guarantee. Also new and used rid- WANTED SHEEP: Purebred Rocky MounDO CUSTOM CATTLE FEEDING, back- ing saddles. 306-386-2490, Cochin, SK. tain and Dale sheep for game farm. Call grounding, also bred cattle. 403-631-2373, TRIM BOSS: The Power Hoof Trimmer. 514-386-4035, St. Remi, QC. 403-994-0581, Olds, AB. Take the work out of hoof trimming. Trim WANTING SHARE COWS or bred heifers wall, sole and flare on saddle horses, at a fair rate, 70-180 head. Prefer Black drafts and minis. Call 780-898-3752, Alder Flats, AB. www.trimboss.ca Angus. 306-237-4516, Sonningdale, SK. HARNESS AND HOMESTEAD, The SHEEP DEVELOPMENT BOARD offers WILL CUSTOM FEED 50 to 60 cows for HORSES, of Draft Horses in Saskatchewan. extension, marketing services and a full winter. Silage hay, plenty of water and History Soft cover, 240 pages, almost 600 pic- l i n e o f s h e e p a n d g o a t s u p p l i e s . s h e l t e r. P h o n e 3 0 6 - 6 4 7 - 2 1 1 8 o r, tures. Pick up a copy near you or order, 306-933-5200, Saskatoon, SK. 306-620-8343 for details, Theodore, SK. contact Merlin, 306-338-2132, Kuroki, SK.

24 HEIFERS, 15 Black and 9 RWF, preg. checked. Erwin Lehmann 306-232-4712, Rosthern, SK.

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Custom built panels and gates. Phone ECOCERT CANADA organic certification for producers, processors and brokers. Call 1-866-354-7655, Mossbank, SK. the western office 306-873-2207, Tisdale, 8â&#x20AC;? FARM KING roller mill, $650. Phone: SK, email: rusty.plamondon@ecocert.com 306-423-5983 or 306-960-3000, St. Louis, SK. HESSTON BP20 bale shredder for sale, good condition, $2000. Ph. 306-795-3672, TRADE AND EXPORT Canada now buying Ituna, SK. organic feed grains: peas, oats, barley and SOLAR WEST PORTABLE watering system, flax. Quick pay. 1-877-339-1959. keeps stock out of dugouts, $4500 OBO. BEST COOKING PULSES accepting samples Phone 306-776-2386, Avonlea, SK. of org. green/yellow peas for 2012/2013 crop year. Matt 306-586-7111, Rowatt, SK

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32â&#x20AC;&#x2122; WINDBREAK PORTABLE panels. Built on skids so they can be pulled around, not carried. 306-744-7744, Saltcoats, SK. ELECTRONIC ROLAND V Accordions in HAY SAVER ROUND bale feeder, $459; stock. Roland Dealer, call: 306-782-4288, 3â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x5â&#x20AC;&#x2122; lambing pen panels, $59; 4â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x7â&#x20AC;&#x2122; sheep Yorkton, SK. panels, $69; 4â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x21â&#x20AC;&#x2122; freestanding sheep corral panels, $169. Ask about quantity disLOVELY SENIOR WIDOW lady looking for counts. Call Jack Taylor 1-866-500-2276, senior widow male in his 70â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, non-smokMelfort, SK. www.affordablebarns.com er. For companion or long term relationship. Box 5003, c/o Western Producer, 1998 JIFFY FEED WAGON, SN 556XX98, Saskatoon, SK S7K 2C4.

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NEW AND USED roller mills, PTO or elec- PRO-CERT ORGANIC CERTIFICATION. I AM A Kind, generous, loving 58 yr. old tric. Call Stan at 306-682-4347 or cell, Canadian family owned. No Royalties! Ph. man and I am looking for a stable relation306-231-3439, Humboldt, SK. 306-382-1299 or visit www.pro-cert.org ship. I am interested to get to know a woman to genuinely love her and worship her. I am looking for a lovely woman who is generous, who loves to learn and grow.

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LAC DES ISLES treed 5 acre lot, $180,000; 2 acre lot, $80,000. No time limit to build. 306-373-4808 or cell 306-221-0081, loiselh@msn.com

M&M ORGANIC MARKETING is buying milling oats and the following feed grains: wheat, flax, oats, peas, soy beans, lentils, barley. 204-379-2451, St. Claude, MB.

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54 years old, petite. She is very youthful 306-357-2003, 306-831-7026, Wiseton SK and takes cares of herself. She is semi retired and works at a daycare. She has no kids and has never been married. She enjoys walking, dancing, music, reading, movies, dinners and being outside. She is an MISSIONARY WOULD LIKE to rent or rent outgoing person with a great laugh. She is to own country church w/parsonage in SK very charming and everyone falls in love or MB. Phone Walter at 587-280-5010 anywith her. She is a very classy lady and has time, Mundare, AB. a great vibe about her. She has a huge heart, loves to give back and is a very SCHOOL IN EARL GREY, SK for sale. sweet lady. She would love to do some 2099.4 square metres, ready for use. Seritraveling if she had a gentlemen to travel ous inquiries only. 306-725-3016. with. Matchmakers Select, 1-888-916-2824. Rural, agricultural, remote, customized memberships, thorough screening process, guaranteed service. PIGEON LAKE WATERFRONT lot 95â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x200â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, face to face matchmaking est. 13 yrs. w i l l c o n s i d e r t r a d e s fo r f a r m l a n d , www.selectintroductions.com $425,000. 403-346-1482, Red Deer, AB.

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PAYSEN LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT INC. www.frostfreenosepumps.com We manufacture an extensive line of cattle handling and feeding equipment including squeeze chutes, adj. width alleys, crowding tubs, calf tip tables, maternity pens, gates and panels, bale feeders, Bison equipment, Texas gates, steel water troughs and rodeo equipment. Distributors for Cancrete concrete waterers, El-Toro electric branders and twine cutters. Our squeeze chutes and headgates are now available with a neck extender. Phone 306-796-4508, email: ple@sasktel.net website: www.paysen.com AQUA THERM A pasture proven trough. STEEL VIEW MFG.: 30â&#x20AC;&#x2122; portable windWinter water problems? Solved! No elec- breaks, HD self-standing panels, silage/ tricity required. 3 sizes - 100, 200 and 525 hay bunks, feeder panels. Quality portable ga l l o n . Ke l l n S o l a r, L u m s d e n , S K . p a n e l s at a f fo r d a b l e p r i c e s . S h a n e 1-888-731-8882, www.kellnsolar.com 306-493-2300, Delisle, SK. CUSTOM BUILT 30â&#x20AC;&#x2122; five bar panels, windbreaks, feed bunks, bale feeders and wire rollers. 306-984-7861, Mistatim, SK. FREESTANDING 21â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 24â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 30â&#x20AC;&#x2122; corral panels, large variety of styles and weights for cattle, horse, bison, sheep, goats, mini horses. Plus lots of 10â&#x20AC;&#x2122; panels. Call for pricing and volume discounts on some sizes; 30â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Windbreak frames $399. Less boards. Give us a call days or evenings 1-866-500-2276 Jack Taylor, www.affordablebarns.com

LOOKING FOR feed wheat, rye, barley, oats and screenings. Call Pristine Prairie Organics, 204-522-0842, Pipestone, MB.

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SINGLE MAN, 40, seeking lady for friendship or more. Farmer and rancher, looking for nice lady, non-smoker, social drinker, likes country life and travel, southern SK. Box 2101, c/o Western Producer, Saskatoon, SK S7K 2C4.

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BONIFIDE WORKING STOCKDOGS. Australian cattle dogs, red pups. Parents work at community pasture. Watkinson Cowdogs, 306-692-2573, Moose Jaw, SK. 6 AKBASH/MAREMMA/PYRENEES pups, born Oct. 8/2012 in a dog house with the feeder lambs. Can keep until May, $250 each. 306-854-2404, Livelong, SK. READY TO GO- Six red and white Border Collie pups, from working parents, $450.

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2010 NH T9050 800/70R38 Duals, 16spd PS, 55gpm Pumps, Wts.................................................................................$320,000 2011 NH T9060HD 800/70R38 Duals, 16spd PS, 55gpm Pumps, Wts .................................................................................................$352,000 1998 Case IH 9370 710/70R38 Duals, 12spd PS Trans, Frt Wts ............................................................................................ $90,600 2005 Case IH STX425 520/85R38 Triples, PTO, P/S, 55gpm, Wts ................................................................................$170,000 2002 Case IH STX450 710/70R38 Duals, 12spd PS Trans, Frt Wts ..........................................................................................$137,000 2009 NH TV6070 BiDi, 14â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Loader, Grpl, EE PTO, Aux Hyd, Diff Locks.....................................................................................$119,000 2008 New Holland T7040 FWA, FEL, Supersteer, 3pt, Grapple .......................................................................................... $93,900 2007 John Deere 7320 FWA, FEL, IVT Trans, Grapple .......... $74,900 2000 NH TM150 FWA, FEL, 18spd PS, Grapple ...................... $51,900 2009 NH T6030 FWA, FEL, 16x16 Auto Shift, Grapple......... $73,500 2008 New Holland T7050 FWA, FEL, 19spd, Terraglide, 710/70R38 Rear ...............................................................................................$131,900 2009 NH T7040 FWA, FEL, Joystick, Grapple, Powershift, 3pt..................................................................................................$119,000 1968 JD 4020 2WD, 18.4x34 Rear, Cab, PTO, 3pt .................. $14,900 1994 Massey Ferguson 3120T FWA. FEL, Cab, 16spd, Grapple .......................................................................................... $22,500

M13504A 2001 Bourgault 5710, 47â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 9.8â&#x20AC;? sp., $82,900 3.5â&#x20AC;? Stl. Pkr. MRB

2003 Concord DRILL 32â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, Rbr Pkr, 2340 TBH Tank.................. $26,800 1998 Bourgault 5710 54â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 9.8â&#x20AC;? Sp, 3.5â&#x20AC;? Stl Pkr, MRB, SS Dry, NH3 .................................................................................. $49,900 2004 Bourgault 5710 64â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 9.8â&#x20AC;? Sp, 3â&#x20AC;? Rbr Pkr, MRB, D/S Dry, 3/4â&#x20AC;? Cbd knf .................................................................................................... $82,900 2002 Bourgault 5710 47â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 9.8â&#x20AC;? Sp, MRB, 3.5â&#x20AC;? Stl Pkr, NH3 ..$119,900 2002 Bourgault 5710 54â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 10â&#x20AC;? Sp, 4â&#x20AC;? Rbr Pkr, MRB ................. $86,900 2004 Bourgault 5710, 64â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 9.8â&#x20AC;? Sp, 3.5â&#x20AC;? Stl Pkr, DS Dry Air Kit ............................................................................... $62,900 2000 Bourgault 5710 34â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 9.9â&#x20AC;? Sp, 5.5â&#x20AC;? Rbr Pkr, MRB, NH3 .. $39,500 1998 Bourgault 5710 54â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 9.8â&#x20AC;? Sp, 3â&#x20AC;? Rbr Pkr, 350 bu Tank .................................................................................. $77,900 1998 Bourgault 5710 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 9.8â&#x20AC;? Sp, 3.5â&#x20AC;? Stl Pkr, 300 bu Tank .................................................................................. $75,900 2009 NH P2060 70â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 10â&#x20AC;? Sp, 5.5â&#x20AC;? Rbr Pkr, P1060 TBH Tank $189,000 2011 NH P2070 60â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 10â&#x20AC;? Sp, Precision Drill, 430 bu TBT Tank........................................................................$227,500 2011 NH P2070 60â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 10â&#x20AC;? Sp, Precision Drill, 430 bu Tank ...$249,000 2010 Case IH 800 60â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 10â&#x20AC;? Sp, Precision Drill, 3430 Tank....$199,900 1995 Flexi-Coil 5000 57â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 9â&#x20AC;? Sp, 3.5â&#x20AC;? Stl Pkr, Atom Jet, D/S ................................................................................................... $36,900 1991 Flexi-Coil 5000 39â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 9â&#x20AC;? Sp, 3.5â&#x20AC;? Stl Pkr, TBT Air Pkg....... $22,500 1993 Flexi-Coil 5000 39â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 9â&#x20AC;? Sp, 3.5â&#x20AC;? Stl Pkr, 2320 TBT Tank.............................................................................. $47,900 2003 Flexi-Coil 5000 58â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 10â&#x20AC;? Sp, 4â&#x20AC;? Rbr Pkr, 430 bu THB VR Tank.........................................................................................$110,000 2003 Morris MXIII 60â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 10â&#x20AC;? Sp, MRB, 3â&#x20AC;? Stl Pkr, 425 bu Cart. $99,500 1999 Ezee-On 7500 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 8â&#x20AC;? Sp, Stl Pkr, 3175 TBH Cart 175 bu ............................................................................................ $41,000 2002 Ezee-On 7550 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 10â&#x20AC;? Sp, 3.5â&#x20AC;? Stl Pkr, 215 bu TBH Tank......................................................................... $29,500 2004 JD 1820 50â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 9â&#x20AC;? Sp, 5â&#x20AC;? Rbr Pkr, 3450 TBH Tank ............... $66,900 2010 JD 1835 50â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 10â&#x20AC;? Sp, 4â&#x20AC;? Rbr Pkr, MRB, 430 bu Tank ....$187,900 1999 Flexi-Coil 3450 350 bu TBT Cart, VR, 30.5x32 Tires .... $43,500 2005 Bourgault 6350 350 bu, TBH, CRA, CTM, Aux Clutches, RTH .................................................................................................. $63,000 1998 Bourgault 2130 130 bu TBH Tank, Single Shoot, Hyd Drive ......................................................................................... $4,900 2002 Bourgault 5350 350 bu TBH Cart, CTM, Double Shoot .............................................................................. $41,900 2001 Bourgault 5350 350 bu TBH Cart, CTM, Double Shoot .............................................................................. $44,500 2002 Flexi-Coil 3450 350 bu TBT Cart, Mech Drive, 30.5x32 Tires ................................................................................ $27,900 1997 Flexi-Coil 3450 350 bu TBH, Mech, Dual Fan ............... $30,000 1997 Flexi-Coil 1615 PLUS 160 bu, TBT, S/S................................ $6,500

M16084A 2010 Case SR250 Mech., cab, 2 spd., hyd. QA, 12x16.5 tires, $37,800 72â&#x20AC;? bkt.

M16476A 2011 NH TV6070 BiDi, 14â&#x20AC;&#x2122; loader, Grpl., EE PTO, Aux. Hyd. Diff. $136,000 Locks

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*For agricultural use only. Customer participation subject to credit qualiďŹ cation and approval by CNH Capital Canada Ltd. See your participating New Holland dealer for details and eligibility requirements. Down payment may be required. Offer good through December 31, 2012. Not all customers or applicants may qualify for this rate or term. CNH Capital Canada Ltd. standard terms and conditions will apply. Taxes, freight, set-up, delivery, additional options or attachments not included in suggested retail price. Offer subject to change or cancellation without notice. Š 2012 CNH Capital America LLC. All rights reserved. CNH Capital and New Holland are registered trademarks of CNH America LLC.

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M15401A 2010 NH 3050 FWA, FEL, cab, CVT, 40 hp, 2x bkts., forks $37,900

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2010 FORD F350 FX4 CABELAS LARIAT

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39,995

$

4X4, DIESEL, NAV, AC, CC, CD LO CREW CAB 34,797 KMS

DIESEL, 82,301 KMS U0704

2008 FORD F150 LARIAT 4X4

2011 GMC SIERRA 1500 SLT Z60

U0953W

33,900

ALL TERRAIN 4X4 AC, CC, CD, PWR HTD SEAT! EXTENDED CAB 33,840 KMS

SK-U0910

CALL

$

XTR PACKAGE, 22,940 KMS

2007 FORD F150 LARIAT 4X4

SK-U0449

LTHR, REMOTE START, SUNROOF!!

2012 FORD F150 XLT CREW CAB SK-U01190 4 DR, 3.5L V6, AUTO, 10,270 KMS

SK-U0460

CALL

SK-U0934

2008 FORD F350 SD LARIAT

$ LTHR, REMOTE START, SUNROOF!

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SK-U0640

AC, CC, CD, DVD, LTHR, DIESEL

$

39,995

SK-U02007

AC, CC, CD, NAV, PWR SEAT, PWR GRP, SR, SUV 97,950 KMS SK-U0200

CALL 2011 SUBARU OUTBACK 2.5I LTD

2008 FORD F350 XL

CALL

2011 GMC YUKON XL SLT SK-U01054W

AC, CC, CD,PWR GRP, PWR LTHR SEAT, SR 36,700 KMS

CALL

CALL

2009 SUBARU FORESTER SK-U0950

30,995

AC, CC, CD, LTHR, PWR SEATS, PWR GRP, SR

SK-U0567A

2007 FORD F150 HARLEY DAVIDSON

$

CALL

9036

AC, CD, HTD SEATS, PWR GRP

CALL

U0721

2013 FORD EDGE SEL

CALL

AWD, AC, LTHR, PWR 22,848 KMS

4X4, AC, CC, CD, LTHR, SR

CALL

2009 NISSAN TITAN

4X4, AC, CC, CD, LTHR, PWR GRP TRUCK SUPER CAB 82,639 KMS SK-U0443

25,995 AC, CC, CD, HTD SEATS, PWR GRP! SUV 64,242 KMS SK-U01056

CALL

SK-U01063

2007 FORD F150 LARIAT

2009 SUBARU FORESTER

5.3L V8, 4 DOOR 13,678 KMS

CALL

26,495

SK-U0518

$

SK-U0649

2012 GMC SIERRA 1500 SLE Z71

2007 CADILLAC ESCALADE AWD

SK-U0459

2007 DODGE RAM 2500 SLT QUAD, AUTO, 49,750 KMS

$

37,995

$

28,995

TOURING PKG AC, CC, CD, PWR GRP, SR, SUV 79,360 KMS

2011 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE 1LT SK-U2002

CALL

AC, CC, CD, PWR SEAT, PWR GRP, SUV 39,625 KMS

2012 GMC SIERRA SLE SK-U01127

2011 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX STI AWD SK-U01167

AC, CC, CD, LEATHER SEATS, PWR GRP, 54,324 KMS

CREW CAB

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2007 Dodge Ram 3500, Quad, 5.9L, 156,400KM ................................................... $28,999 2008 GMC Sierra 2500 SLE, Crew, 6.6L, 142,500KM ................................................... $29,995 2008 Chev Silverado 3500, Crew, 6.6L, Dually, 60,600KM .............................................................CALL 2008 Chev Silverado 3500 LTZ, Crew, 6.6L, Dually, 69,500KM .............................................................CALL 2008 Chev Silverado 1500 LT, Ext, 5.3L 93,000KM .............................................................CALL 2008 Ford F350 Lariat, Crew, 6.4L Long Box, 106,300KM .................................................... $33,999 2008 Ford F350 Lariat, Crew, dually, 147,000KM .................................................... $32,995 2008 Ford F350, Crew 4x4, 6.4L, 128,700KM . $33,999 2008 GMC Sierra 2500 SLE, Ext, 6.6L, 186,500KM .................................................. $28,995 2008 Yukon Denali, 138,700KM ....................... $29,995 2008 Ford F150 FX4, Crew, 5.4L, 126,200KM . $21,999

2009 Chev Silverado, Crew, 6.6L, 91,950KM ..........CALL 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie, Crew, 5.7L, 59,400KM .............................................................CALL 2009 Ford F150 Lariat, Crew, 5.4L, 73,000 ...... $31,995 2009 Ford F150 Lariat, Crew, 5.4L, 81,500KM . $29,995 2010 Dodge Ram 3500 Laramie, Crew, 6.7L .... $38,995 2010 Ford F150 Harley, Crew, 5.4L ................. $34,999 2010 Dodge Ram 3500 Laramie, Crew, 6.7L, Dually, 68,500KM ......................................... .$49,995 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 SLT, Crew, 5.7L ........... $24,995 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 SLT, Crew 6.7L ............ $31,995 2010 Dodge Ram 3500 SLT, Crew, Long Box, 6.7L, 73,600KM.............................................. $39,995 2010 Ford F150, Crew, 5.4L, 85,600KM ........... $27,995 2010 Dodge Dakota, Crew, 53,300KM ............. $23,995 2010 DODGE RAM 2500, Crew SLT, 5.7L 2 TO CHOOSE FROM .................................. STARTING FROM $24,995 2010 Ford F150 Lariat, Crew, 5.4L, 85,300KM . $31,995 2010 Ford F150, Crew, 5.4L, 111,00KM ..................CALL 2011 FORD F250 EXT CAB, 5.4L....................... $28,995 2011 Chev Silverado 1500 LTZ CREW, 33KM, PST PD, Pearl White ..................................................... JUST IN 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE, Crew, 5.3L, 28,200KM ...................................................... $29,995 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE, Crew, 5.3L, 33,000KM ..................................................... $29,995 2011 GMC Sierra 2500 SLE,Crew, 6.0L ............ $26,999 2011 Ford F350, Crew, Long Box, 6.2L, 73,000KM ...................................................... $32,995 2011 Ford F150 KR, 4X4 SUPCR, 77,300KM .... $38,995 2011 Ford F350 XLT, 4X4 CRCB Long Box, 6.2L, 102,700KM............................................ $31,995 2011 Chev Silverado 3500, Crew, Dually, 6.6L . $38,995 2012 GMC Acadia Denali, AWD, 10,700KM ...... $49,995 LD 2012 Dodge Ram 3500 6.7L Dually ... $55,995 SOLaramie, 2012 Dodge Ram 3500, 6.7L Dually, 32,300KM$54,995 2012 Dodge Ram 1500, Crew, 5.7L, 43,400KM $29,995 2012 Nissan Pathfinder, 44,100KM.................. $32,995 2012 Ford F150, Crew, Eco Boost,16,800KM ... $34,995

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2011 GMC 2500 HD DURAMAX 25,000 kms

45,900

$

MELFORT

2011 FORD F250 SD 4X4 116,000 kms $

26,900

2007 GMC 2500 HD 2001 DODGE RAM 1500 DURAMAX, 239,000 kms SPORT 4X4, 160,000 kms

22,900

$

NEWMANS 10 FT ALUM. TILT 2200 LBS

2,195

$

7,995

$

DOUBLE A 14 FT 2 PL SLED, 3500 LBS

2010 CHEV 1500 SILV. LT 4X4, 106,000 kms

25,900

$

2010 CHEV IMPALA 52,000 kms

14,900

$

DOUBLE A 24 FT 4 PL SLED, 7000 LBS

2,695

$

Your Trailer Specialist in NE Sask., - Over 60 Trailer In Stock!

$

4,695

2009 CHEV 1500 SILV 4X4, 82,000 kms

25,900

$

2006 CHEV IMPALA 159,000 kms

7,995

$

CJAY FX9 25 FT 4 PL SLED 7000 LBS $

12,900

FOR ALL YOUR 2009 CHEV 1500 SILV 4X4 164,000 kms

19,900

$

AUTOMOTIVE NEEDS

2008 GMC 1500 ALL TERRAIN, 215,000 kms $

19,900

2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM 2008 PONTIAC MONTANA SE, 134,000 kms 128,000 kms

4,995

$

MIRAGE XTREME SNOW 18 FT 7000 LBS $

11,900

BIG TEX 12 FT DUMP 12,000 LBS $

8,995

8,695

$

MIRAGE XTREME SPORT DELUXE 24 FT

14,195

$

DOUBLE A 18+2 FT EQUIP HAULER 14,000 LBS $

5,795

2007 GMC 2500 SLE 4X4, 2007 GMC 1500 SLE 2WD 148,000 kms 40,000 kms

17,900

$

2003 FORD WINDSTAR SPORT, 195,000 kms $

5,995

MIRAGE XTREME SPORT 26 FT 7000 LBS $

13,500

2008 PF 20+5 FT GOOSENECK 20,000 LBS

7,995

$

$

14,900

2000 HONDA ODYSSEY SE 205,000 kms

5,995

$

MIRAGE XTREME SPORT DELUXE 28 FT, 10,400 LBS

15,900

$

BERGEN 6X14 FT UTILITY 3,500 Lbs.

2,995

$

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SEE OUR FULL INVENTORY ONLINE WWW.TRACTORHOUSE.COM/FARMWORLD 1998 JD 9610

2003 GLEANER R75

STK #PN2748C, S/N: H09610X678807, 275 HP

73,000

$

STK #N21230C, S/N: HM72179, 2658 HOURS, DUALS, AIR, HYD TRANS, RADIO, Y &M, INTERNAL CHPR, 4 BAR FDR CHAIN

111,000

$

2010 NH CR9080

STK #HN2796A 758 HRS, 582 SEP HRS, ELEC MIRROR, RTR COVERS, SML GRAIN SIEVES, 3 STRD FDR CHAIN

349,990

$

STK #PN2892A - 764 HRS, 543 SEP HRS, HYD LIFT PACK, YIELD MONITOR, SM GRAIN SIEVES,CONCAVE SM

315,000

$

46,000

$

89,000

STK #HR3109A, S/N: 550005007, 55’, 3 1/2” STEEL PACKERS, ATOM JET SIDE BAND, DUAL SHT .

STK #B21673B, 230 TRIP, SS AIR KIT. 3 1/2” STEEL PKRS,SERIES 20 MRBS,3/4” CHROME TIP,DROP HITCH, 8” SPC

43,000

$

STK #N21834A, S/N: HR62192, AGCO 4000 P/U HEADER 14’

128,000

$

2012 BOURGAULT 3710 STK #PB2932, 10” SPACING, DBL SHT LEADING, MRB III’S W/CLOSER, 3” NARROW CLNR WHEEL C/W 2012 6550 TANK

375,000

$

1999 BOURGAULT 5710 STK #HR2801B, S/N: 36182AH-10, WITH MRBS, NH RAVEN 3, 54’, 3/4” OPENERS, SNGL SHT, C/W BOURGAULT 3225 CART

76,900

$

1997 BOURGAULT 5710

STK #PB2967A, S/N: 40085PH-06

236,500

305,000

$

44,500

$

2010 BOURGAULT 3310

$

STK #HN3180A, 590 HRS, 455 SEP HRS, MAV CHPR, Y&M MONITORS, AXLE DIFF LOCK, DUALS, INT VIEW II, LNG AUG .

1998 MORRIS MAXIM

STK #PB2601A, S/N: 38098AH-05, 2004 BOURGAULT 5710

STK #PB2966A, S/N: 40054PH-08

236,500

118,000

2006 GLEANER R65

2010 NH CR9080

STK #N21472B, 3404 HRS, 2400 SEP, 914 JD PU, 2 SPD CYL, AUTO REEL SPD, HHC,CRARY BIG TOP, REBUILT ENGINE

$

STK #PN2888D, S/N: R7274124L, 3663 HRS, 2447 SEP HRS, RIGID HEADER 30’ GLEANER, HYD TRANS, RIGID AUGER TYPE

46,000

$

1998 JD 9650

SOLD

2010 BOURGAULT 3310

$

165,000

$

2004 BOURGAULT 5710

$

1995 GLEANER R72

STK #HN2609B, S/N: HAJ101374, 2001 HRS, 370 HP, 1542 SEP HRS, REDEKOP CHPR, LONG AUGER, Y&M, 76C 14’ HDR

2008 NH CR9070

1999 BOURGAULT 5710 STK #B21677D, 54’, 9.8” SPACING, 3” CARBIDE TIPS, MRBS, SGL SHT AIR TANK, 330 TRIPS .

2004 NH CR970

2004 BOURGAULT 5710

57,600

$

2003 MORRIS MAXIM II

STK #B21706D, 49’, 10” SPACING, LIQUID KIT, 4” STEEL PKRS, SNGL SHT, C/W 7300 MORRIS TANK, 1” CARBIDE TIPS

71,000

$

STK #PB2848C, 330 TRIP, 3 1/2 SPREAD TRIP, SERIES 1 BANDERS, 3 1/2” STEEL PKRS

2005 BOURGAULT 5710

STK #PB2963A, S/N: 38218AH-26, 2005 BOURGAULT 5710

62,500

$

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306-682-9920

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MASSIVE MODEL YEAR END EVENT 2012 GMC SIERRA 1500 4WD 4W CREW CAB SL

2012 CHEV SILVERADO 2500HD 4WD CREW CAB LTZ SALE PRICE

76,800

$

MSRP

NEVEDA EDITION

93,855

MSRP

4.8L V8, 4 SPD AUTO, FRONT SPLIT BENCH, AM/FM, CD/MP3, XM SATELLITE RADIO, BLUETOOTH, TRAILERING EQUIP, OFF-ROAD, ENGINE BLOCK HEATER

42,900 MSRP

$

54,435

MSRP

$179 BI-WEEKLY $0 Cash/Trade down for 84 months

3.6L V6, 6 SPD, LEATHER BUCKET SEATS, AM/FM, CD/MP3, TRAILER EQUIPMENT, ENGINE BLOCK HEATER

2.4L, 6 SPD AUTO, AM/FM, CD, FRONT BUCKET SEATS, CLOTH

2012 CHEV CAMARO 2DR CONVERTIBLE 2SS

BLOW OUT PRICE

$

30,000

$

MSRP

$

45,220

2011 CHEV CRUZE LS SEDAN – SALE $14,995 1.8L 4 cyl auto loaded white grey cloth 52,798 kms 2012 CHEV MALIBU LS – SALE $14,995 2.4L 4 CyL loaded buckets black granite gray cloth 32,887 kms 2012 CHEV MALIBU LS – SALE $14,995 2.4L 4 CyL loaded buckets gold mist tan cloth 36,313 kms 2012 CHEV IMPALA LTZ – SALE $24,995 3.6L V6 loaded heated buckets power seats remote start sunroof aluminum wheels 24,343 kms black ebony cloth

2008 BUICK ENCLAVE FWD CX – SALE $23,995 3.6L V6 auto loaded heated buckets alumn whls 8 pass cocoa tan leather 105,540 kms

2011 BUICK ENCLAVE CXL AWD – SALE $35,995 3.6L V6, Loaded, Heated bucket power seats, Sunroof, 8 pass, alumn whl, 598,11 kms, Dia white, tan leather

2008 PONTIAC TORRENT AWD LT– SALE $15,995 3.4L V6 auto loaded heated buckets pwr seat alumn whls sunroof blue ebony cloth 93,923 kms

2012 CHEV SUBURBAN 4X4 LT – SALE $45,995 5.3L V8 loaded heated bucket power seats remote start DVD sunroof aluminum wheels Autotrac 4x4 8 pass 43,525 kms white ebony leather

2008 PONTIAC TORRENT AWD – SALE $13,996 3.4L V6 loaded power seat heated seats sunroof aluminum wheels 101,852 kms maroon tan cloth

2012 CADILLAC SRX AWD – SALE $39,995 3.6L V6 auto loaded heated buckets power seats remote start sunroof aluminum wheels 43,692 kms silver ebony cloth

2009 BUICK ENCLAVE AWD CX – SALE $29,995 3.6L V6 loaded heated buckets power seat remote start chrome wheels 77,343 kms diamond white tan leather

2012 TRAVERSE AWD LT – SALE $30,995 3.6L V6 loaded heated buckets power seat aluminum wheels 36,193 kms gray cloth

2010 TRAVERSE AWD LTZ – SALE $29,995 3.6L V6 loaded heated seats sunroof DVD remote start aluminum wheels 60,440 kms white ebony/tan leather 2011 GMC YUKON 4X4 SLT – SALE $35,995 5.3L V8 auto loaded buckets pwr seats remote start rear air & heat sunroof alumn whls autotrac silver ebony 42,956 kms

GRAD & ARMED FORCES REBATE

SUVs/VANS

3.4L V6 auto loaded pwr seat alumn whls dark grey cloth 98,563 kms 2007 CHEV EQUINOX AWD LT – SALE $13,995 3.4L V6 auto loaded heated buckets sunroof alumn whls GFX pkg 132,855 kms 2008 CHEV UPLANDER LT EXT VAN – SALE $13,995 3.9L V6 auto loaded 7 pass remote start rear air & heat alumn whls DVD silver grey cloth 54,700 kms 2008 BUICK ENCLAVE AWD CXL – SALE $26,995 3.6L V6 auto loaded heated buckets alumn whls DVD sunroof goldmist ebony leather 104,124 kms 2008 CHEV EQUINOX FWD LS – SALE $11,995 3.4L V6 auto loaded remote start alumn wheels white tan cloth 151,161 kms

2012 TAHOE LT – SALE $44,995 5.3L V8 loaded heated buckets power seats remote start sunroof DVD aluminum wheels Autotrac 34,525 kms silver ebony leather 2012 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN STOW N GO – SALE $19,995 3.6L V6 auto loaded 7 pass front buckets silver black cloth 43,723 kms 2012 FORD EXPLORER 4X4 XLT – SALE $34,995 3.5L V6 auto loaded heated buckets pwr seat alumn whls sync system silver ebony cloth 47,721 kms 2012 FORD EXPLORER 4X4 XLT – SALE $34,995 3.5L V6 auto loaded heated buckets pwr seat alumn whls sync system maroon ebony cloth 45,332 kms

2007 CHEV EQUINOX AWD LS – SALE $14,995

MASSIVE MODEL YEAR END EVENT

2012 GMC SIERRA 2500 HD 4WD CREW CAB SLE

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CASH PRICE

41,328

$

MSRP

2012 FORD ESCAPE 4X4 LTD – SALE $29,995 3.0L V6 auto loaded heated buckets pwr seats sunroof alumn whls sync system grey ebony leather 34,085 kms 2012 FORD ESCAPE 4X4 LTD – SALE $29,995 3.0L V6 auto loaded heated buckets pwr seats sunroof alumn whls sync system black tan leather 33,315 kms 2012 FORD EDGE LTD – SALE $36,995 3.5L V6 auto loaded heated buckets pwr seats sunroof sync alumn whls maroon ebony leather 51,797 kms 2012 CHEV 1 TON EXPRESS VAN – SALE $35,995 6.0L V8 auto loaded front buckets pwr seats rear air & heat 15 pass white grey cloth 22,337 kms

$

54,810

$294 BI-WEEKLY $0 Cash/Trade down for 84 months @ 4.49%

6.0L SFI V8 FLEX-FUEL, 6 SPD, 18” ALUMN, AM/FM, CD/MP3, ALL SEASON BSW, OFF-ROAD, TAILGATE PKG, BLUETOOTH, REMOTE START, CLIMATE CONTROL, 6-WAY SEAT ADJUSTER

2012 CHEV ORLANDO 4 DR WAGON 1LT

46,900

SALE PRICE

23,000

$

53,815

$

6.2L V8, 6 SPD AUTO, FRONT SPORT BUCKET, AM/FM, CD/MP3, REMOTE START, RALLY SPORT PACKAGE,

4.8L SFI FLEX FUEL V8, 4 SPD AUTO, AM/FM, CD/MP3, CHFROME ACCES. PKG, TRAILER BRAKE, BLUETOOTH, OFF-ROAD, SATELLITE RADIO

40,190

4.8L V8, 4 SPD AUTO,FRONT SPLIT BENCH, AM/FM, CD/MP3, XM SATELLITE RADIO, BLUETOOTH, TRAILERING EQUIP, BSW TIRES, ENGINE BLOCK HEATER

SALE PRICE

MSRP

$215 BI-WEEKLY $0 Cash/Trade down for 84 months @ 4.49%

2008 CHEV MALIBU LT – SALE $10,995 2.4L 4L 4 cyl loaded buckets pwr seat alumn whls white ebony coth/suede sake 106880 kms

31,640

$

$306 BI-WEEKLY $0 Cash/Trade down payment 84 months @ 4.49%

2012 CHEV SILVERADO 1500 4WD CREW CAB LT

2008 PONTIAC G6 SE SEDAN – SALE $8,995 2.4L 4 cyl auto loaded front buckets maroon ebony cloth 96,260 kms

SALE PRICE

26,400

$

' / 62

$

$193 BI-WEEKLY $0 Cash/Trade down for 84 months

6.6L V8 DURAMAX DIESEL, WHITE AT REAR BUMPER, NEW HOOD, BUSH WACKER FLARES, NEW GRILLE, 20” RIMS & TIRES, STEPS, 4” RANCHO LIFT, 4 FLAPS

2012 GMC TERRAIN AWD 4 DR SLE-1

CASH PRICE

26,900

$

MSRP

41,850

$193 BI-WEEKLY for 84 months

FINANCED PRICE

2007 CHEV MONTE CARLO LS – SALE $9,995 3.5L V6 auto loaded buckets pwr seat alumn whls silver grey cloth 128,593 kms

$

$469 BI-WEEKLY $12,000 Cash/Trade down

$

2003 CHEV MONTE CARLO SS – SALE $5,995 3.8L V6 auto loaded sunroof alumn whls black ebony leather 190,734 kms

E CHEYENN EDITION

CASH PRICE

26,900

$

$

2012 BUICK ENCLAVE AWD 4DR CXL 1

CARS

2012 CHEV SILVERADO 1500 4W EXT CAB LS 4WD

MSRP

$

29,255

STARTING AT $157 BI-WEEKLY $0 down payment for 84 months

3 IN-STOCK!T! DON’T MISS OU TRUCKS

2005 CHEV 1/2 TON CREW CAB 4X4 LS – SALE $14,995 5.3L V8 auto loaded split front bench pwr seat autotrac alumn whls 20” whls coloured key bumpers black ebony cloth 152,340 kms 2006 CHEV 1/2 TON EXT CAB 4X4 LS– SALE $11,995 5.3L V8 loaded split seat Autotrac aluminum wheels 183,525 kms sandstone gray cloth 2007 DODGE RAM 2500 MEGA CAB 2WD SLT S/BOX SALE $25,995 Cummins diesel 6 spd manual loaded 5th wheel topper silver grey cloth 120,471 kms 2.9L 4 cyl 5 spd loaded alumn whls black grey cloth 2008 GMC 3/4 TON CREW CAB 4X4 SLE – SALE $26,995 Duramax auto loaded alumn whls silver ebony cloth 237,689 kms 2008 GMC 1/2 TON EXT CAB 4X4 W/T – SALE $15,995 4.8L V8 auto A/C/T CD blue grey ebony cloth 161,205 kms 2009 CHEV 1/2 TON REG CAB 4X4 W/T – SALE $14,995 4.8L auto A/C/T CD red grey cloth 206,098 kms 2009 GMC 1/2 TON CREW CAB 4X4 SLE – SALE $17,995 5.3L V8 auto A/C/T CD pwr windows/locks split front bench pwr seat alumn whls autotrac white ebony cloth 166,472 km 2009 CHEV 1 TON CREW CAB L/BOX 4X4 LT– SALE $36,995 Duramax split seat power seat remote start aluminum wheels Z-71 99,893 kms white ebony cloth 2009 GMC 3/4 TON CREW CAB 4X4 SLE– SALE $36,995 Duramax loaded split bench power seat Autotrac alumn whls steps 4 flaps 71,250 kms dk gray ebony, cloth 2009 CHEV 3/4 TON CREW CAB 4X4 LT– SALE $39,995 Duramax loaded split bench power seat Autotrac alumn whls steps 4 flaps 51,134 kms silver ebony cloth.

2009 GMC 1/2 TON CREW CAB 4X4 SLE – SALE $24,995 5.3L V8 auto loaded split bench pwr seat alumn whls autotrac stealth grey 119,973 kms 2009 GMC 1/2 TON CREW CAB 4X4 SLT – SALE $22,995 “GAT PACKAGE” Auto loaded heated buckets alumn whls autotrac white ebony leather 132,525 kms 2009 CHEV 1/2 TON CREW CAB 4X4 LT – SALE $22,995

2.4L 6 SPD AUTO, 16” ALLOY WHEELS, FRONT BUCKET, AM/FM, CD/MP3, SUNROOF

4.8L V8 A/C/T CD pwr W/L split front bench pwr seat alum whls blue grey ebony cloth 101,982 kms 2009 CHEV AVALANCHE LTZ – SALE $33,995 5.3L V8 auto loaded heated buckets remote start sunroof 20” whls white ebony leather 58,890 kms 2009 CHEV 1/2 TON EXT CAB 4X4 LT– SALE $24,995 5.3L V8 auto loaded split bench pwr seat remote start autotrac alumn whls dk gray ebony cloth 44,050 kms 2010 CHEV 1/2 TON CREW CAB 4X4 LTZ – SALE $30,995 6.2L V8 loaded Heated bucket power seats Autotrac 20’ wheels steps flaps 60,199 kms black tan leather 2010 GMC 1/2 TON CREW CAB 4X4 SLE – SALE $28,995 5.3L V8 loaded split bench pwr seat autotrac 4x4 alumn whls steps flaps dk gray ebony cloth 36,249 kms 2010 GMC 1/2 TON CREW CAB DENALI AWD – SALE $36,995 6.2L V8 auto loaded heated & cooled buckets sunroof 20” whls black ebony leather 66,707 kms 2010 CHEV 1/2 TON CREW CAB 4X4 LT – SALE $24,995 5.3L V8 auto loaded split bench pwr seat alumn whls autotrac 2” lift black ebony cloth 87,650 kms 2010 CHEV 1/2 TON CREW CAB 4X4 LT – SALE $26,995 5.3L V8 auto A/C/T CD pwr windows/locks split front bench pwr seat alumn whls autotrac red ebony cloth 69,303 kms 2011 GMC 1/2 TON CREW CAB 4X4 SLE – SALE $29,995 5.3L V8 auto loaded split bench pwr seat remote start alumn whls Autotrac Z-71 greengrey met ebony cloth 36,605 kms 2011 GMC 1/2 TON CREW CAB 4X4 SLE – SALE $28,995 5.3L V8 auto loaded split bench pwr seat remote start alumn whls Autotrac black ebony cloth 62,344 kms 2011 CHEV 1/2 TON CREW CAB 4X4 LT – SALE $25,995 5.3L V8 auto loaded split bench pwr seat remote start alumn whls Autotrac Z-71 off road black ebony cloth 96,978 kms 2011 GMC 1/2 TON CREW CAB 4X4 SLE – SALE $29,995 5.3L V8 auto A/C/T CD pwr windows/locks front bench pwr seat alumn whls Autotrac steps flaps dark grey ebony cloth 28,213 kms 2012 FORD F-150 CREW CAB 4X4 XLT XTR – SALE $34,995 5.0L V8 auto loaded front buckets pwr seat alumn whls sandstone tan cloth 16,618 kms 2012 CHEV 3/4 TON CREW CAB 4X4 LT – SALE $38,995 6.0L V8 loaded split bench Autotrac alumn whls 29,452 kms white ebony Cloth

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RED HOT EQUIPMENT DEALS COMBINES

TRACTORS

2010 CIH 7120 (LL) duals, lateral tilt, powerplus CVT feeder, extended wear rotor.....................................$299,000 2010 CIH 8120 (SA) 900 tires, lateral tilt, 2016 pu...$288,000 2010 CIH 8120 (SC) 330 hrs, sml tube rotor, fine cut

SOLD

chopper, HID lights.....................................

2009 CIH 9120 (SA) lat tilt, sing spd hydro motor..$265,000 2008 JD 9770 (LL) 520 duals, Y&M, hi unload rate, 16ft swathmaster pu.....................................$248,000 2008 CIH 7010 (SC) 1484 engine hrs, 900 tires, lateral tilt, stnd chopper...........................................................$200,000 2009 CIH 7088 (SC) 800 singles, lat tilt, AFX rotor, chopper, PRO600 monitor......................................................$200,000 2009 CIH 6088 (SC) 606Rhrs, y&m, auto crop...$189,900 2006 CIH 8010 (SA) deluxe cab, y&m, lat tilt...$185,000 2008 CIH 2588 (SC) 810 pu, yield & moisture...$172,900 2008 CIH 2588 (SC) 1250 rotor hrs, AFX rotor, chopper, 30.5 singles, hopper topper..................................$169,000 2004 CIH 2388 (SC) topper, long auger, chopper, fore & aft, 2015 pu with swathmaster...........................$115,900 1999 CIH 2388 (SA) new bubble up, long auger, AHHC, 1015 rake-up header..............................................$100,000 1997 CIH 2188 (LL) 4503hrs, c/w 25ft 960 header, hopper topper, AFX rotor, new rubber....................................$74,900 1996 CIH 2188 (SC) 2700hrs, long auger, hopper topper...$55,900 1997 NH TX66 (LL) 800 tires, 971 pu hdr, rakeup..$39,000 1979 CIH 1460 (SC) 810 24ft hdr, pu reel on trailer, stnd rotor, no chopper....................................................$23,000 1981 CIH 1480 (SC) 1015 IH pu, shedded..........$14,900

SPRAYERS 2012 CIH 4430 (SC) 120ft, active suspension, accuboom, AFS accuguide ready............................................................$325,000 2011 CIH 4420 (SA) 120ft, viper, aim command, autoboom...$300,000 2009 CIH 4420 (SC) 1400hrs, 120ft, full guidance, 650 floaters, aim, luxury cab....................................................................................$260,000 2008 CIH 3320 (SC) active suspension, aim command...$220,000 2005 CIH 4410 (ES) 90ft, aim command, JD auto steer...$215,000 2008 Miller A40 Condor (LL) 10ft, 1000 gal, norac UC4, rear floaters, auto farm, auto steer.............................................$149,000 2003 CIH 3150 (ES) 90ft boom, 750 gallon tank.............$102,000 2006 Spray Coupe 4650 (LL) 80ft, 400 gallon, outback auto steer, front diveders........................................................................$71,500 1996 Case Patriot (SC) 75ft boom, 750 gal tank, new engine at 2700hrs..............................................$59,000 1996 Wilmar 745 (ES) powerglide, autoheight, 75ft, duals for rear, 500 gallon....................................$35,000 2004 Spray Air 3600 (LL)1100 gal, 110ft boom, true boom height, fresh water tank....................................................................$24,900 2000 Spray Air 3200 (SC)suspended boom, foam, 90ft boom, 800 gal tank.............................................$14,900 1999 Flexi-Coil 67 (SC) 80ft, screens, PTO, 1000 gallon...$9,900 1997 Fleci-Coil 65 (SC) 80ft, screens, PTO, 1000 gallon...$8,900

SEEDERS

2WD Tractors 2009 CIH Magnum 180 (LL) high cap pump, 3 remotes, L780 loader, outback autosteer............................$137,000 2009 McCormick TTX230 (SC) semi-powershift, rear weights, degleman blade......................................$115,000 2004 CIH Magnum 245 (SC) VG MFD, 540/100 PTO, 4 hydraulics.....................................................$107,000 2003 Massey Ferguson 8270 (SA) 20.8Rx46 duals, MFD...$75,500 2003 McCormick MTX140 (SC) allied loader & grapple, 3 point hitch, MFD........................................................$75,000 2005 CIH MXM130 (SA) 4200hrs, MFD, fenders, LX172 loader with grapple.....................................................$59,900 2005 Kubota M125 (LL) dual PTO, 2pt hitch........$59,000 1991 CIH 7120 (SA) MFD, 20.8R singles, brg roll....$45,900 2008 Case Farmall 35 (SC) 200hrs, HST transmission, AG tires, LX340 loader, mid mnt PTO...............................$22,500

4WD Tractors 2011 CIH STX550 (ES) PTO, 36 in tracks, auto guidance, cab suspension, 6 remotes......................................$405,000 2011 CIH STX550 (SC) deluxe cab, quadtrac, PTO, high capbar with diff lock................................................$395,000 2010 CIH STX535 (SA) std quadtrac, luxury cab, 1000rpm IND PTO, hi cap hydr pump.................$357,000 2011 CIH STX450 (SC) full autoguidance, weight pkg...$315,900 2009 CIH STX535 (SC) luxury cab, 36” tracks, 4 remotes, auto guidance..........................................................$310,000 2009 CIH STX485 (SA) 30” tracks, tow cable, smart trax kit, HID lights, luxury cab.........................................$305,000 2012 CIH STX400 (SC) 650hrs, powershift, 520 triples, PTO, diff lock, autoguidance w/pro 700...................$265,000 2009 CIH STX485 (ES) deluxe cab, powershift 16spd, no PTO, 800 tires, auto guide ready..............................$220,000 2008 CIH STX435 (SA) deluxe cab, 24 spd manual, no PTO, high cap pump................................................$199,000 1994 CIH 9280(SA) stnd transmission, 4 remotes, 24.5/32 tires..$75,000

SWATHERS 2012 CIH WD1203 (SC) c/w DH362 header, cab & rear suspension, stnd cab, cold start pkg.....................................................$135,000 2010 CIH WDX2303 (SA) upgrade cab, cold start, UII one piece PU reel, double knife, DHX362 header............$135,000 2008 CIH WD1203 (SA) deluxe cab, suspension, case conf for DHX, c/w DHX362 hdr.........................................$105,000 2009 MacDon M200 (SC) 1000hrs, windrower only....$98,000 2006 CIH WDX1202S (ES) stnd cab, hyd header, tilt, DHX302, single knife, UII pu reel..............................................$85,000 2000 Masey Ferguson 220 Series II (SA) 30ft triple delivery...$38,700 1996 Premier 4930 (SC) 6080hrs, c/w 24ft 972 header, p/u reel..$32,500 1994 Heston 8100 (SC) 1602hrs, c/w 30ft U-II p/u reel...$29,000 Hesston 1200 Pull type Swather (SC) 30ft................$10,900

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2008 Seed Hawk 60-12 (SA) TBT JD1910,TBT270BUH, 2000 gal TBH liquid, no quick pin................$185,000 2005 Seed Hawk 63-10 (SA) TBT, double shoot, variable rate, 63ft, triple shoot, 10.5’...................................$173,900 2009 NH Drill (LL) 60ft, 10” spacing, 550lbs trips, 3 1/2” steel packers, 430 bush....................$172,900 2008 CIH ATX700 (SC) 70ft, 10” spacing, 4.5” steel packers, 3430 TBT cart..............................................................$135,000 2007 Seed Hawk 65-10 (SA) DS, blockage, quick pin, dual castors..$125,000 2005 JD 1820 (SC) 60ft, 10” spacing, single shoot, single run blockage, 430 bush tank.....................................$98,000 2003 Bourgault 5710 (LL) 64ft, 9.8” spacing, 5350 tank, 3” rubber packers......................................................$89,900 1999 Bourgault 5710 Drill (ES) 12” spacing, D/S, MRB’s, 3 1/2” steel packers, 4350 TBH cart.............................$85,000 2000 Flexi-coil 5000 (SC) 57ft, 9”spacing, 3840 tank.....$70,000 1996 Bourgault 5710 (SC) 54ft, 9.8” spacing, 3 1/2” steel packers...$67,900 1999 Flexi-coil 5000 (SC) 45ft, 9” spacing, paired row, 2320 tank, 1/2” steel packers recapped....................................$65,000 1993 Bourgault 138 Air Seeder (SC) 40ft, 8” spacing, single shoot, 4300 tank.............................................$38,000 1998 Bourgault 138 Air Seeder (SC) 138 tank, 40ft cultivator, 8” spacing, spreader boot, 330lbtrip................................$11,000

HEADERS 2009 CIH 2162 (SC) 40ft, adapter for 70/8010, slow speed trans, upper cross auger............................................$69,000 2010 CIH 2152 (LL) 45ft, double knife, trasnport...$67,000 2006 CIH 2042 (LL) 36ft, AFX adapter, hyd fore & aft...$60,400 2004 CIH 2052 (ES) 36ft, AFX adapter, hyd pu reel, fore & aft..$59,500 2011 CIH 3020 (SC) 35ft, 3” knife, 6 bat p/u reel......$56,000 2007 CIH 2162 (ES) 40’5 bat dual reel, auto header height..$55,000 2007 HoneyBee SP40 (SC) 40ft, pu, hyd f&a, cross auger, AFX adpt, transport..........................................................$49,900 2009 HoneyBee SP36 (SC) PU reel, hyd fore & aft, pea auger, JD adapter, transport........................................................$44,900 2009 HoneyBee SP36 (SC) 36ft, pu, hyd f&a, pea auger..$44,900 2009 CIH 2020 (SC) 35ft, p/u reel, bergen transport....$39,900 2005 JD 635 (SA) 35ft header, p/u reel, flex.........$29,000 1998 CIH 1042 (ES) 30ft, pu reel, 2388 adapter..$28,500 2004 Honeybee SP36 (SC) 36ft, UII pu reel, 2388 adapter, transport.................................................................$27,900 1995 HoneyBee SP30 (LL) 30ft, transport, pea auger, pu, poly skids plates..............................................................$23,000 2007 CIH 2015 (LL) 14ft, mount adpt 2100 & 2300...$21,000 1998 Macdon 962 (SC) 36ft, transport, 2388 adapter...$20,250 2004 CIH 1010 (SC) 30ft, pu reel, ful finger auger..$19,000 1997 Macdon 960 (LL) 36ft, pu, pea auger, 2388 adpt..$17,900 2001 JD 930F (SA) 30ft, JD adpt, pu, flex, fore & aft...$17,000 1993 CIH 1010 (SC) 30ft, pick up reel......................$12,900 2001 CIH 2015 (SC) rake up pick up.....................$12,000 1998 CIH 1020 (SA) 30ft, pu reel, poly skids.........$10,500 1997 CIH 1015 (SC) rake up pick up.......................$9,500

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY: well established fishing and hunting resort located in the beautiful northwest area of Saskatchewan, surrounded by a number of lakes and rivers. This turnkey operation with cabins, boats/motors and camping sites is located on the west shore of Canoe Lake MLS# 437858, Re/Max of the Battlefords. Wally Lorenz 306-446-8800 or, 306-843-7898.

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READY TO MOVE show home. Many options like front roof overhang for deck, deluxe cabinets, stone front, etc. 1594 sq. ft. for $168,000. Swanson Builders (Saskatoon, SK. area) at 306-493-3089 or email info@swansonbuilders.ca for details

TIMESHARE FOR SALE Grand Canadian, Canmore, AB. 1 week floating to be used Jan.- mid April, or mid Oct.- mid Dec., $2000. Great skiing! Gail 403-556-6184.

DOUBLE RV LOT, Yuma, AZ. Privately owned, fenced, sliding locking gate, RV support building w/bathroom, washer/ dryer, twin beds, storage building. Short distance to grocery store, bank, YMCA and hardware Ph 928-305-1910, 928-503-5344

CERTIFIED ORGANIC BISON RANCH for sale. 800 acres, good corrals, with small house. 250-785-5794, Fort St. John, BC. LARGE RANCH FOR SALE in Northeast BC. Approx. 8756 acres in one block. 3000 acres under cultivation. More info. and photos at www.bickfordfarms.ca Call Rick 250-262-1954, Fort St. John, BC.

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RM BLAINE LAKE. Approx. 4471’ of river frontage having 5 separate titles. Estimated to have 300,000 yds. of gravel. 528 acres of grazing land. All fenced. Pump house (insulated and heated) w/6 watering troughs. Priced as an investment property. Seller will sell any portion or all as a package. MLS ® 425102. Roger Manegre, Re/Max of the Battlefords, 306-446-8800 or 306-843-7898, North Battleford, SK. 2 QUARTERS FARMLAND, w/yardsite and 3 bdrm 1200 sq. ft. bungalow, power, water, nat. gas. 306-748-2839, Neudorf, SK.

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G ro up W e s tR e a lty Kin d e rs le y, S K GRAIN FARM: 10,720 acres with full set of buildings. John Cave, Edge Realty Ltd. 306-773-7379, www.farmsask.com Swift Current, SK. SOUTH SASK. RANCH: 5920 acre ranch with yard site. John Cave, Edge Realty Ltd., 306-773-7379, Swift Current, SK. www.farmsask.com RM 96: 1760 acre grain farm w/buildings.

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• Situated in a mature treed setting. 1600 sq. ft. shop completely finished with 220 wiring and 1⁄2 bath. 16 stall stable designed for broodmare operation, also ideal boarding facility and barrel racing, fully insulated with in floor heating; 3⁄4 bath, office, tack room, wash bay and more.

• 106 acres on 2 titles consisting of home site, 6 paddocks c/w auto waterers, 2 hay fields, all professionally fenced in 2010.

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SASKATCHEWAN LAND FOR SALE: WILLOW BUNCH: 800 acres, approx. 600 acres of native grass, approx. 200 acres seeded to alfalfa/crested wheat. (#1958, Elmer). LEMBERG: approx. 360 acres, approx. 233 acres seeded to Timothy hay, approx. 117 acres seeded to oats. (#1954, Elmer). HANLEY: Exceptionally well managed rotational grazing operation with 19 quarters in one block. Runs 300 cows, self contained, beautiful yard, on city water, 75 kms south of Saskatoon, quonset, barn, cattle shed. (#1944, Gordon). FILLMORE: Selling company shares with 8 quarters of land, 2 Behlin bins, 5000 bu. condo #10 (contract to be transferred to new owner), good land. (#1903, Elmer). NIPAWIN: 480 acres, character home, private location, 20 mins. to Saskatchewan’s best recreational fishing area. (#1767, Elmer).

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TO BUY GRAINLAND: 300-2000 acres, west central or NW, SK. Will consider other areas. 306-423-5983, 306-960-3000.

I NEED FARMS: Thinking of selling your farm? I have several buyers looking for both grain and livestock operations. Please call me to discuss. John Cave, Edge Realty Ltd., 306-773-7379, Swift Current, SK., www.farmsask.com LAND FOR SALE IN RM of Sutton #103.

Three quarters - NE19-11-01-W3; NW19-11-01-W3; SW19-11-01-W3. 480 total acres, 465 cultivated, power on yard.

If interested send written offers by Dec. 15, 2012 to 334 MacDonald Dr, Swift Current, SK. S9H 1L7. Attention: Angela Nystrom or email offers to: angela.n@sasktel.net All offers will be replied to by phone or email. Please include your phone number or email address.

RM MANKOTA: 160 acres with buildings.

John Cave Edge Realty Ltd. 306-773-7379, Swift Current, SK. www.farmsask.com RM BRATT’S LAKE #129- 1 square sec. of Regina heavy clay near Wilcox. Assess.

303,400. Asking $2500/acre; RM OF SHERWOOD #159- 332 acres located 2 miles south of Regina with 1 mile frontage on #6 Hwy. Keith Bartlett, 306-535-5707, Sutton Group Results Realty, Regina, SK.

EDGE REALTY LTD. RM Chesterfield #261 NE-12-27-25-W3, NE-31-26-25-W3; RM #260 Newcombe: SW-18-27-24-W3.

Price $360,000. Call Brad, 306-463-7357, Kindersley, SK. brad@edgerealty.ca LAND AUCTION INFO. Free recorded RM 229/230: 1520 acre grain farm with message, call 1-888-881-4315 ext. 105. yard site. John Cave, Edge Realty Ltd., Lackey Auctioneers, PL #914582.

306-773-7379, Swift Current, SK. RM #382, N half of SW 12-39-28, W of www.farmsask.com 3rd, 60 acres tame hay, 20 acres native RM OF GOOD LAKE, half section w/yard, grass, gas well revenue. 306-753-9149, adjacent to Canora, SK. Total assessment Macklin, SK. at 144,100. 306-651-1041.

RM OF CARON: 480 acres of pasture adjoining. Approx. 20 minutes West of Moose Jaw, SK. John Cave Edge Realty Ltd, 306-773-7379, Swift Current, SK. LAND FOR SALE. 3245 acres of grain land www.farmsask.com near Kenaston, SK., RM#282 and #283.

Level to gently rolling, excellent producRM SNIPE LAKE 3 q trs . . . . . . . . $714,000 ing, two blocks, one mile apart, separately owned, one block w/approx. 2 miles of LUSELAND, SK. 8,600 Acres .

HWY#11 frontage. About 50 miles to SasS ee w w w .kin d e rs le yre a le s ta te .c o m katoon. Harry Sheppard, Sutton Group-Refo r d eta ils . sults Realty, Regina, SK., 306-530-8035.

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ALBERTA LAND FOR SALE: VAUXHALL: Ideal row crop farm, 480 acres (400 acres under pivots), home, shop, equipment building, storage shed, hay storage, etc. (#1939, Ben). FORT MACLEOD: Very nice ranch, Hwy 3 exposure, approx. 452 acres deeded, 320 acres grazing lease, 1400 sq. ft. home, corrals, etc. (#1936, Ben). ROLLING HILLS: Very nice half section irrigation, 260 acres EID water rights, all farmland, surface revenue approx. $40,000/year. Additional quarter section with building available. (#1932, Ben).

PICTURE BUTTE: Well maintained 8000 head feedlot with 475 acres prime irrigation land. (#1900, Frans). TABER: Nice modern broiler farm, 278 acres, 2011 Valley corner pivot, home, quonset, office building, equipment shed, 4 barns, no quota included. State-of-the-art operation. (#1879, Chris/Blaine). BROOKS: 263 acres, 2 parcels. Parcel 1: 80 acres, water rights, 40 acres seed with alfalfa for seed production with 1 year left on contract.

Parcel 2: 152.3 acres, wheel lines, 3 grain bins, surface revenue. (#1965, Ben).

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PASTURELAND FOR SALE- South of Big Valley, AB along Hwy. #56. One section 631 acres grassland, A-1 fences, and cross fenced w/power and water wells on each half. Gas well revenue $10,800/yr. Call Al at 780-980-2084, Doug at 604-777-9357.

HAVE BUYERS FOR large farm properties, very confidential. Call if you are thinking of selling, I specialize in agricultural properties. Phone Don Jarrett, Realty Executives Leading, 780-991-1180, Spruce Grove, AB. WANTED: 18 QUARTER grain farm, HANNA AREA RANCH, 2389 acres deeded, within 2 hours of Regina. Would prefer pri959 lease, 1000 in hay, $55,000 surface vate sale. 204-596-8213, Brandon, MB. revenue, modest buildings, $1,975,000. SALE BY TENDER prime farmland Plato, 403-854-2173, AB. SK. area, NW 1/4 36-24-18-W3, NE 1/4 01-25-18-W3, SE 1/4 01-25-18-W3, NE EDMONTON AREA BROILER FARMS. 1/4 12-25-18-W3, NE 1/4 14-25-18-W3, Approx. 100,000 units quota, 2 production NW-1/4 14-25-18-W3. 956 acres, 4 steel facilities, close to town. 6 barns, shop, 2 bins, water well, power, phone available. homes, equipment. Call Andries Steegstra, Tenders certified 5% cheque payable to: Royal LePage Lifestyles, Lacombe, AB. Ignatiuk Law Offices in Trust, 902- 4th St., 403-391-6260, asteegstra@royallepage.ca Estevan SK., S4A 0W3, ph 306-634-6477, www.centralalbertafarms.com fax 306-634-8744 by February 15, 2013.

LAND WANTED: I have qualified buyers LAND FOR SALE by tender Aylsham area and renters for cultivated and pastureland NE-24-49-13-W2, SW-19-49-12-W2. Two in Central Alberta. Call: John Frere quarters flat, stone free high producing 403-391-3230. land in NE Sask. Submit written tenders to: 1102 Morrell Circle, Nanaimo, BC. V9R 6K6. For more info call 250-591-4161.

GRAINLAND APPROX. 600 cult. acres for sale in RM of Mount Hope #279, 1 hr. N of Regina, SK. 306-524-4551, 306-746-7528.

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GRASS LAND: 2560 acres with yard located near Central Butte, SK. John Cave, Edge Realty Ltd. 306-773-7379, Swift Current, SK. www.farmsask.com MAPLE CREEK RANCH: 6720 acres in a block. Full set buildings. John Cave, Edge Realty Ltd. 306-773-7379, Swift Current, SK. www.farmsask.com RM OF PIAPOT: 1120 acre ranch with buildings. John Cave, Edge Realty Ltd., 306-773-7379, Swift Current, SK. www.farmsask.com LAND FOR SALE OR CASH RENT by tender: RM of Snipe Lake in Eston, SK. area, section 31-27-18-W3, includes one surface oil lease with revenue of $2280/yr. Total 2012 assessment 147,115. Approximately 600 acres cultivated. Written tenders accepted until Dec. 31, 2012 to: 139 Holland Rd, Saskatoon, SK. S7H 4Z5. Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Inquiries can be made by contacting E. Fleming at 306-374-1415 or 306-290-5654 RM #63 MOOSE MOUNTAIN - Farm Land For Sale by Tender. Closes Dec. 15th. One section cultivated grainland.

12-7-2-2-W2, Carlyle, SK area. Assessment 223,200. 7 surface leases. Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Tender cancelled, land now listed for sale with Tim Hammond Realty. Call Guy at 306-434-8857, Biggar, SK. FOR RENT in RM #435 Redberry 530 acres cultivated land. Call 306-549-4708, 306-445-4336 at Hafford, SK. FOR SALE BY TENDER: SW32-27-19-W3rd, RM Snipe Lake #259, 160 acres, assess.

55,600. Submit written tenders to: Land Tender, Box 964, Eston, SK. S0L 1A0.

Highest or any bid not necessarily accepted. Tenders accepted until Dec. 15th, 2012. For further info. call 306-962-4623 or 306-882-3881.

HALF SECTION OF FARMLAND located in Maidstone, SK. area, 290 plus acres cult.

Call 306-821-6659, Lloydminster, SK. RM 46/76: 5600 acre ranch with yard site.

John Cave, Edge Realty Ltd, 306-773-7379 Swift Current, SK. www.farmsask.com

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NW-33-30-3-W2, SW-33-30-3-W2, approx.

260 acres. RM 304. SE-1-33-6-W2, NW-28-33-6-W2, NE-32-33-6-W2, approx.

435 acres. RM 334. SE-17-34-6-W2, SW-16-34-6-W2 approx. 290 acres. RM 304. SW-4-32-4-W2, NE-6-32-4-W2, SW-30-32-4-W2. West 1/2 of SE-30-32-4-W2, approx. 525 acres. Yard and buildings not included. Offers can be made on individual, multiple or entirety.

Written offers only: John Kwiatkowski, Box 209, Canora, SK. S0A 0L0.

FARMLAND FOR RENT Elstow/Colonsay area: Large grain farm in exc. crop producing area with 54 1/2 quarters for rent in RM 342 and 343. Divided into 7 separate mainly contiguous land blocks of various sizes. Requesting cash rental offers until January 5, 2013 for all, combination or, individual blocks. Grain storage is also available for rent. Highest or any offer may not necessarily be accepted. Info call Rene Poelzer 306-643-4449, cell 306-745-7018. poelzer@rfnow.com

SOLD LAND FOR SALE. 956 acres of grain land and native grass near Bengough, SK., RM#40. Grain land is gently rolling, situated along HWY#34. Older yard site w/power and phone. Call Harry Sheppard, Sutton Group-Results Realty, Regina, SK., 306-530-8035. SOLD

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We sold our farm to Freshwater Land Holding Co. Ltd. this spring and we were satisfied with the deal we were offered. They were very professional to deal with and upfront with the details of the land deal. We would recommend them to anyone wanting to sell their land.

Ken & Penny Stevens

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FARM AND PASTURE LAND AVAILABLE TO RENT

GRAVEL, AGGREGATE, MAYMONT, SK. Test result’s indicate 1,000,000 plus CY, 1 hr. to Saskatoon on 80 acres. Don Dyck, Re/Max North Country, 306-221-1684, Warman, SK. YOUNG FARMER LOOKING TO RENT LAND in RM of Grandview #349 or RM of Reford #379. Phone 306-658-4860, 306-948-7807, Biggar, SK. 3200 ACRE GRAIN FARM: Full set of buildings, surface lease revenue. John Cave, Edge Realty Ltd., Swift Current, SK. 306-773-7379. www.farmsask.com PIECE OF PARADISE: Approx. 1600 acres of amazing pasture land. John Cave, Edge Realty Ltd., 306-773-7379, Swift Current, SK. www.farmsask.com RM CHESTERFIELD OR NEWCOMBE Young farmers wanting land to: rent or buy to expand grain operation. Call Ryan at 403-391-1728, Mantario, SK. FARM/RANCH/RECREATION, buying or selling. Call Tom Neufeld 306-260-7838, Coldwell Banker ResCom Realty.

11-1/2 QUARTERS of cultivated land, west of Yorkton, close to #16 Hwy., in good rain fall area. Serious inquiries only, 306-792-4544, Springside, SK. WANTED: GOOD CROP land or pasture to rent or purchase in the Dundurn, Hanley, Clavet, Allan, Colonsay area. Phone 306-227-4503, Saskatoon, SK.

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COM PL ETE TURN K EY RAN CH S OUTHERN S AS K ATCHEW AN Yea r ro u n d s elf- s u fficien tpro perty w ith 8 00 + co w ca lfca pa city, 49 72 + /- d eed ed a cres a n d 3200 + /- a cres lea s ed , m a chin ery a n d lives to ck ca n b e pu rcha s ed .

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FIVE QUARTERS GRAINLAND in one block in RMs Eagle Creek and Perdue, MLS 435062; One quarter grainland in RM of Douglas on Hwy 376, MLS 438710, great return on investment. Call Mike Janostin, 306-481-5574, Realty Executives Battlefords, mikejanostin.com ABERDEEN FARMLAND. 153 acres c/w irrigation pivot, $165,000. Call Don Dyck Re/Max North Country 306-221-1684, Warman, SK. MAPLE CREEK, SK: 160 acres of native pasture. John Cave, Edge Realty Ltd., 306-773-7379, Swift Current, SK., www.farmsask.com

I HAVE BUYERS for Sask. grain land, ranch land and acreages. Call Wally Lorenz at 306-843-7898, Re/Max of the Battlefords, North Battleford, SK. znerol.w@sasktel.net WANTED: GRAIN LAND TO RENT, 25 mile radius of Rouleau, SK. Call 306-776-2600 or kraussacres@sasktel.net

PURCHASING: S IN G LE TO LAR G E BLOC KS OF LAN D .

P R EM IUM P R IC ES P AID W ITH QUIC K P AYM EN T. MODERN UP-TO-DATE feedlot/farmland.

Steel pens, cement bunks for up to 6000 head. Additional penning for another 2500.

1440 acres grain/hay land and pasture.

Ca ll DOUG Feedlot on 320 acres. Fully licensed for 25,000 head. Excellent living quarters w/1174 sq. ft. 1966 home, quonset, heated workshop. MLS ® 442676, 442681, Em a il: s a s kfa rm s @ s h a w .ca 442687. Royal LePage Premier Realty, w w w .Ca Fa rm la n d.com Yorkton, SK, 306-783-9404. For further RM EDENWOLD, 320 acres north of details: www.royallepageyorkton.com or Edenwold, native grass. R M S o u t h call: Murray Arnold, 306-621-5018.

Qu’Appelle, South of Avonhurst, 160 RM OF MIRY CREEK or Clinworth, 3 acres, grainland, on grid. RM South young farmers wanting to rent land. Phone Qu’Appelle, 20 acres on #10 Hwy. RM 306-962-4413, Eston, SK. Barrier Valley, 160 acres, paradise with home, support buildings, perfect getaway, LAST MOUNTAIN LAKE: Approx. 640 acres hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, near Ar- with yard site. John Cave, Edge Realty c h e r w i l l . C o n t a c t B r i a n T i e fe n b a c h , Ltd., 306-773-7379, Swift Current, SK. 306-536-3269, 306-525-3344, NAI Com- www.farmsask.com mercial Real Estate (Sask) Ltd., Regina, SK. YORKTON, SK. FARMLAND, 3 quarters, of pasture and cultivated acres. Lots GRAVEL PIT FOR SALE. RM of Arborfield aofmix corral space. 2 bedroom bungalow. Call #456. 155 acres total. 105 cultivated, Lorie, 250-585-6770, or 250-619-7089. good farmland. 50 acres, bush and gravel pit, gravel pit approx. 30 acres. Sell as pkg. WANTED: LAND TO RENT in Viscount, or seperate. Reduced price. Call for info. Colonsay, Meacham, SK. area. Phone Kim 306-769-8896, Arborfield, SK. at 306-255-7601.

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TENDER: 800 ACRES in RM 254.

SW-27-27-4-W3, E 1/2 of 21-27-4-W3, N 1/2 of 16-27-4-W3. One quarter has elec., gas and pipeline water, and one strand electric fence. Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Deadline 12/28/12.

For info call 403-352-4332. Send tenders: Hal Langager, RR 3, Innisfail, AB, T4G 1T8.

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RM OF MILDEN #286. Farmland for sale by tender, NE14-28-11-W3rd, 150 cultivated acres. Written offers to Jensen Senderek, Box 421, Standard, AB. T0J 3G0. Email inquiries to: senderek1@hotmail.com Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Closes Dec. 31st, 2012.

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SE-06-38-16-W2, RM #368. Highest or any offer not necessarily accepted. Send to: Box 516, Quill Lake, SK, S0A 3E0.

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GRAIN FARMS NEEDED: I have buyers looking to purchase large, quality grain farms that they will rent back to former owner if desired. Farms required are in the $5 million plus range. John Cave, Edge Realty Ltd 306-773-7379, Swift Current SK

FARM LAND FOR SALE BY TENDER

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Directa ll in q u iries to : M u rra y Green w o o d , 306 -445-4436

GOOD FARMLAND: 18 quarters, yard adjac e n t t o p a v e d h i g h w a y. P h o n e 306-388-2694, Bienfait, SK. RM 168: 160 acres with good house, shop, barns, corrals. Close to Swift Current, SK. John Cave, Edge Realty Ltd. 306-773-7379 SASKATCHEWAN RANCH: 6720 acres ranch, full set of buildings, very scenic.

John Cave, Edge Realty Ltd, Swift Current, SK. 306-773-7379. www.farmsask.com TWO PACKAGES of prime Aberdeen, SK. farmland. Part of a total pkg. of over 3000 acres. sasklandhunter.com for more details or call James Hunter, Farmland Specialist, Coldwell Banker, Rescom Realty, Saskatoon, SK, 306-716-0750 or email james-hunter@coldwellbanker.ca LAND FOR SALE BY TENDER: SW-12-27-18-W3 RM of Snipe Lake 259; SE-12-27-18-W3 RM of Snipe Lake 259; NW-1-27-18-W3 RM of Snipe Lake 259; SE-1-27-18-W3 RM of Snipe Lake 259; Land for sale or rent by tender: NW-7-26-22-W3 RM of Newcombe 260; NE-20-25-22-W3 RM of Newcombe 260; SE-20-25-22-W3 RM of Newcombe 260; NW-16-25-22-W3 RM of Newcombe 260; Land for cash or crop share rent by tender: SW-20-26-20-W3 RM of Snipe Lake 259; SE-20-26-20-W3 RM of Snipe Lake 259; NW-9-25-20-W3 RM of Snipe Lake 259; NE-9-25-20-W3 RM of Snipe Lake 259; SW-9-25-20-W3 RM of Snipe Lake 259; SE-9-25-20-W3 RM of Snipe Lake 259; SW-35-25-22-W3 RM of Newcombe 260; NW-36-25-22-W3 RM of Newcombe 260; NE-36-25-22-W3 RM of Newcombe 260; SE-36-25-22-W3 RM of Newcombe 260; NW-24-25-22-W3 RM of Newcombe 260; NE-24-25-22-W3 RM of Newcombe 260; SW-25-29-21-W3 RM of Kindersley 290; SW-36-29-21-W3 RM of Kindersley 290; NW-33-29-20-W3 RM of Kindersley 290; NE-33-29-20-W3 RM of Kindersley 290; SW-5-30-20-W3 RM of Kindersley 290; SE-5-30-20-W3 RM of Kindersley 290; SW-4-30-20-W3 RM of Kindersley 290; Written tender accepted until noon January 11, 2013 to: G. H. Schweitzer Enterprises Ltd., Box 222, Eston, SK., S0L 1A0.

For sale or rent in part or parcel. Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Inquiries can be made to 306-962-7722 (cell), Gary Schweitzer.

ONE SQUARE SECTION farm land for sale near Griffin, SK., in the heart of the oil patch. Great location, level to gently rolling topography. Call Harry Sheppard Sutton Group-Results Realty, Regina, SK., 306-530-8035.

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ELIAS SCALES MFG., several different ways to weigh bales and livestock; Platform scales for industrial use as well, nonelectric, no balances or cables (no weigh like it). Shipping arranged. 306-445-2111, North Battleford, SK. www.eliasscales.com 70â&#x20AC;&#x2122; SCALE, 6 load cells, asking $20,000.

306-726-7938, Southey, SK.

WANTED SUPERVISED, long term pasture for 2500 yearlings or cow/calf pairs. Call Mike 306-469-7741, Big River, SK. MULCHING - TREES; BRUSH; Stumps.

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FLEETWOOD REVOLUTION 2007, 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 4 slide, 400 HP Cat C9, only 22,500 kms, immaculate, loaded, N/S, no pets, stored in heated quonset 10/12 months, only 6 trips t o Ke l ow n a , s i l ve r, g r ey a n d b l a c k . $167,777. 306-374-3315, Saskatoon, SK. 2005 MANDALAY 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122; diesel, 4 slides, WANTED FARMLAND in RM of Hoodoo 45,000 kms, loaded w/options, $127,500.

Bayne, Duck Lake, Conquest, Milden, Lang- Will consider farm machinery trades. ham, Viscount areas. Ranchland, bushland, 306-946-7923, 306-259-4923, Young, SK. natural pasture. Phone Bill Nesteroff 306-497-2668 Re/Max Saskatoon, or email: billnesteroff@sasktel.net WANTED: MOTORCYCLE, 0 to 400 cc, prefer 185 cc, running or not, winter project. Call 306-741-6296, Swift Current, SK.

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GRAIN FARM: 5760 acres with complete set of buildings. John Cave, Edge Realty Ltd., 306-773-7379, Swift Current, SK. 2006 HPX GATOR 4x4, 134 hrs., like new, www.farmsask.com $6800. 306-561-7733, Kenaston, SK.

LAND FOR SALE 3 quarters, 480 acres, RM of Archie #101, SE-18-13-29-W1, NE-18-13-29-W1, NW-17-13-29-W1, Assessment 213,400. Located 2-1/2 miles N of Trans Canada Hwy., and 1/2 mile E of SK/MB border. Submit written tenders to Les Freeman, Box 39, Fleming, SK. S0G 1R0. Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Closing date, Dec. 20, 2012.

BlackburnMotors.ca 2006 Monaco Diplomat 40 PAQ, 400 HP Cummins, 4 slides, 7000m, $119,900; 2004 Monaco Knight 38 PST, 330 HP Cummins, 3 slides, 27,000m, $69,900. Financing available for SK res.

306-974-4223, 411 C 48 St. E, Saskatoon, SK. Tues-Sat, 8:30 to 5:00, DL#326237 2004 NEWMAR DUTCH Star 4025, 370 HP Cummins, 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 66,600 kms, 4 slides, tile/carpet flooring, queen bed, $57,000. worth of factory options, propane appliances, asking price $99,000. no GST. Call 780-871-8110, Lloydminster, AB.

SUPERVISED PASTURE AVAILABLE for 2013 grazing season, Dundurn, SK. area.

Up to 100 pairs or yearlings.

306-375-7722, Saskatoon, SK.

WARMAN AREA LAND. 1500 acres Saskatoon north, mostly 1 block w/fertilizer.

Call Don Dyck Re/Max North Country, 306-221-1684, Warman, SK.

YOUNG FARMER LOOKING to rent land FEEDLOT: 3000 HEAD capacity, includes in a 25 mile radius of Spalding, SK. Cash 1040 sq. ft. house. 60,000 bushel grain storage, equipment, 6 deeded quarters. 2 rent or crop share. Kevin at: 306-202-8736 miles North of Ste. Rose du Lac, MB. MINERAL RIGHTS. We will purchase and RANCH: 8064 acres of lease land, 1600 o r l e a s e y o u r m i n e r a l r i g h t s . Angus cows. Crane River, MB. Call Dale 204-638-5581, Doug 204-447-2382.

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FIVE QUARTERS ADJACENT to developed recreation and fishing lake. 2 of the quarters have half mile of lake front each, one is directly across road from developed cabins with magnificent view of lake and surrounding countryside. Land currently in tame pasture w/continuing lease avail.

Will sell individual quarters or whole package; Also, 11 quarters adjoining land in tame pasture, approx. 100 acres per quarter cultivatable. 65 miles NW Brandon, MB. For more information or pictures call 204-483-0228.

AIMED AT YUMA: 2005 Monaco Holiday Rambler 27â&#x20AC;&#x2122; fifth wheel, loaded, large livingroom slide, hard side with 2008 GM HD 2500 4x4 crewcab, 144,000 kms, Michelins. Both units mint. Selling due to health.

Package only, $36,500. 306-825-2661, Lloydminster, SK. SNOWBIRD SPECIAL! 2011 fifth wheel Montana 3400RL, 37â&#x20AC;&#x2122; fully loaded trailer w/Arctic pkg., 4 slides, hyd. jacks, elec. awning and fireplace, AC, 2 high definition TVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, convection microwave, queen sized bed, hide-a-bed, and much more. Call 306-421-1691, $43,000 OBO. Estevan, SK.

2002 MONACO DIPLOMAT , 44,500 miles, 3 slides, power awnings, heat pump, Arctic pkg, washer/dryer, 2 baths, king bed, 330 HP Cummins turbo dsl., fully loaded, $58,500 OBO. 204-324-7552, seairltd@mymts.net Altona, MB.

LARGE SELECTION OF USED SNOWMOBILES. 2011 Ski-Doo 600 Etec Summit 146â&#x20AC;?; 2011 Ski-Doo 600 MXZ elec. start; 2011 TZ1 Cat, 4 stroke; 2011 RS Venture Yamaha; 2011 M6 Cat, 154â&#x20AC;?; 2011 Ski-Doo Grand Touring 600; 2011 Polaris RMK 600, 155â&#x20AC;?; 2012 Polaris RMK 800, 155â&#x20AC;?; 2012 Ski-Doo 600 Etec Renegade; 2012 Cat M8 Sno Pro, 155â&#x20AC;?; 2012 Ski-Doo 800 Summit.

Many more arriving. Call Neil for details 306-231-8300, Humboldt, SK. WANTED: MID 1960â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s or newer Bombardier Snowbus! Email: ballards@wiktel.com or call 1-800-776-2675.

PARTING OUT Polaris snowmobiles, 1985 to 2005. Edfield Motors Ltd., phone: 306-272-3832, Foam Lake, SK. 7 SNOW CRUISERS, 2 running, all wide track, 1967-70, lots of parts 1967-73, includes new hood and track. Sell as package. 204-866-2904, Anola, MB. PARTS FOR VINTAGE snowmobiles, 1990 and older. Call Don at 780-755-2258, Wainwright, AB. doncole@telus.net 2004 ARCTIC CAT T660 snowmobile, 121x15x1.25 Ripsaw track, near new, several other new parts, factory tarp and hitch, pair of Simmons Gen II skis included, $4000. 306-944-4555, Plunkett, SK.

ON THE GREENS COTTONWOOD, AZ. Gated 55 plus manufactured home golf course community located in the heart of Verde Valley just 20 mins south of Sedona, 1 hr from Phoenix, Prescott and Flagstaff.

All homes come complete with garage, covered deck and landscaping. Land lease fees include $1 million clubhouse, large indoor lap pool, hot tub and complete gym.

Also includes water, sewer, trash pickup and reduced golf fees. For information call 1-800-871-8187 or 928-634-7003.

Malt Barley/Feed Grains/Pulses best price/best delivery/best payment

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C D C Thom pson FOSTER COMBINATION WALK-IN cooler/freezer, dismantled, 2 compressors, 2 doors, lights, cooler (11x9), freezer (11x7), with insulated floor. Delivery possible, $5750. Call Brant 306-946-7923, or Terry 306-227-3675, Young, SK.

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SAWMILLS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Band/Chainsaw - Cut lumber any dimension, anytime. Make money and save money. In stock, ready to ship. CERT AND REG high germinating Metcalfe, Starting at $997. 1-800-566-6899 ext. Copeland, Newdale Barley. Call Frederick Seeds, 306-287-3977, Watson, SK. 168. www.NorwoodSawmills.com/168 TOEPFER INT. CERTIFIED: AC Metcalfe, STOCK SAVVY MIDDLE-AGED professional WOOD-MIZER PORTABLE SAWMILLS, CDC Copeland, CDC Meredith, CDC Ausbuilder seeks rural rental within commut- eight models, options and accessories. tenson. Ph: 306-445-4022, 306-441-6699, ing distance of Calgary, AB. References 1-877-866-0667. www.woodmizer.ca N.Battleford, SK. www.westerngrain.com available on request. Married with 2 horses. Phone 403-437-7282 or 403-369-1946.

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Onsite management can assist you with local activities and amenities. Call: 1-877-495-2228, 250-495-2228 or email: www.surfside-osoyoos.com ATTN: SNOWBIRDS- OSOYOOS, BC. Waterfront townhouse in development on lake. Hot tub, gym, 2 pools, $1,000/mo.

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CERTIFIED AC SHAW-DOMAIN VB, Midge CERT. METCALFE, CERT. Meredith, 99% tolerant, and Certified Utmost VB, Midge germ., 0% fusarium Graminearum. Fraser tolerant wheat, high germ., low disease.

Call RoLo Farms 306-543-5052, Regina, SK Farms Ltd., 306-741-0240, Pambrun, SK. CDC MEREDITH, CDC KINDERSLEY, reg., cert., high yield. Gregoire Seed Farms Ltd., North Battleford, SK. 306-441-7851, 306-445-5516, gregfarms@sasktel.net CDC COPELAND, CDC MEREDITH. Certified and Registered available. 97% germ, 0% fusarium graminearum. Call Tez Seeds Inc., 306-378-7828, Elrose, SK. CERT. AC METCALFE, AC Meredith, CDC Copeland, malt barley. Sundre feed barley.

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Visa or MC accepted. Seed treating available. www.LLseeds.ca for more info.

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w w w .fp gen etic s .ca FOUNDATION, REGISTERED and/or Certified CDC Meredith, CDC Kindersley, AC Metcalfe, CDC Copeland, Legacy. Berscheid Bros Seeds, Lake Lenore, SK. 306-368-2602. kb.berscheid@sasktel.net TOEPFER INT. CERTIFIED: Sadash, Unity VB, VesperVB, Waskada, Stettler w/Superb seed quality. 306-445-4022, 306-441-6699 vicki@westerngrain.com N.Battleford, SK. CERTIFIED CDC VERONA, 95% germ, 0.5% fusarium graminearum. Call Tez Seeds REG., CERT. AC Unity - Waskada VB, AC Inc., 306-378-7828, Elrose, SK. Shaw - Domain VB midge tollerant wheat. booking and large order discounts.

CERT. STRONGFIELD, Cert. Verona durum, Early or MC accepted. Seed treating avail.

95% germ., 0% fusarium Graminearum. Visa www.LLseeds.ca for more information.

Fraser Farms. 306-741-0240, Pambrun, SK 306-731-2843, Lumsden, SK. REGISTERED OR CERTIFIED Verona CERT. AND REG. Utmost VB, Harvest, AnDurum. 306-296-2104, Frontier, SK. drew, Conquer VB. Frederick Seeds, REG., CERT. STRONGFIELD, CDC Verona 306-287-3977, Watson, SK. Durum. Early booking and large order discounts. Visa or MC accepted. Seed treating available. www.LLseeds.ca for more info.

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FDN, REG., CERT. AC Mustang oats. Call Mastin Seeds, 403-556-2609, Sundre, AB. CERT. AND REG. Orrin, Leggett, Morgan, and Souris Oats. Call Frederick Seeds, 306-287-3977, Watson, SK.

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CERT. ULTIMA spring triticale. Good germ, low disease. Sorgard Seeds, Churchbridge, CERT. GLENN, Carberry, Vesper VB, CDC Utmost VB, Infinity Red Spring wheats, SK., 306-399-0040, gsorgard@gmail.com Snowstar White wheat. Good germ, low disease. Sorgard Seeds, Churchbridge, SK., 306-399-0040, gsorgard@gmail.com

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CERT. CDC PATRICK green pea. Early booking and large order discounts. Visa, MC accepted. Seed treating available.

CERT. 29002RR SOYBEANS, early ma- www.LLseeds.ca for more information. turity, daylight responsive. Early booking 306-731-2843, Lumsden, SK. and large order discounts. Visa, MC acc e p t e d . S e e d t r e at i n g ava i l a b l e . www.LLseeds.ca for more information.

306-731-2843, Lumsden, SK.

CALL SIMPSON SEEDS Inc. to book your common chickpea , lentil and pea seed.

BUYING CANARY SEED, farm pickup. Jamie or Trevor 306-693-9402, Moose CDC IMPOWER, CDC DAZIL Clearfield len- Call 1-877-752-4115, Naber Specialty Jaw, SK. tils. Certified and Registered available. Call Grains Ltd. Email: nsgl@sasktel.net Tez Seeds Inc., 306-378-7828, Elrose, SK. CERT. CDC MAXIM CL, CDC Impower CL, CDC Imigreen CL. Early booking and large order discounts. Visa or MC accepted.

Seed treating avail. www.LLseeds.ca for more info. 306-731-2843, Lumsden, SK.

CUSTOM CLEANING AND bagging all types of mustard for seed or processing. Color sorting available. Also looking for low g r a d e m u s t a r d . C a l l A c ke r m a n A g 306-638-2282, Chamberlain, SK.

CDC IMVINCIBLE, CDC Impower, CDC Greenland lentils. High germ., no disease. CERT. ANDANTE yellow mustard, Cert.

RoLo Farms 306-543-5052, Regina, SK. Centennial brown, Cert. Cutlass oriental mustard. Treated or bare seed. Sorgard CALL SIMPSON SEEDS to book your new Seeds, Churchbridge, SK. 306-399-0040, Pedigreed lentil seed. We have all the new email: gsorgard@gmail.com varieties and your proven favorites. Jamie BESCO GRAIN LTD. Buyer of all varieties or Trevor 306-693-9402, Moose Jaw, SK. of mustard. Call for competitive pricing.

Call 204-736-3570, Brunkild, MB.

GrainEx International Ltd. WANTED

LENTILS, CANARY AND CHICK PEAS. Call GrainEx International Ltd. for current pricing at 306-885-2288, Sedley SK. Visit us on our website at: www.grainex.net CDC INVINCIBLE SMALL green lentils, certified. Sean Miller, Avonlea, SK., 306-868-7822.

CERTIFIED CDC ORRIN. Berscheid Bros Seeds, Lake Lenore, SK. 306-368-2602. kb.berscheid@sasktel.net CERT. CDC Meadow, CDC Tucker yellow pea, Cert. Granger austrian winter pea.

Good germs, low disease. Sorgard Seeds, Churchbridge, SK., gsorgard@gmail.com 306-399-0040 TOEPFER INT. CERTIFIED seed available: CDC Meadow, CDC Striker, CDC Pluto, CDC Tetris. Dun CDC Dakota and common maple peas. Other varieties on request. Ph: 306-445-4022 or, 306-441-6699, N.Battleford, SK. email: vicki@westerngrain.com FOUNDATION, REGISTERED and/or Certified CDC Meadow, CDC Striker. Berscheid Bros Seeds, Lake Lenore, SK. 306-368-2602. kb.berscheid@sasktel.net FOUNDATION CDC MEADOW peas. Mastin Seeds, 403-556-2609, Sundre, AB. CDC STRIKER GREEN PEA, certified, green is the color, high germ., high yield.

Gregoire Seed Farms Ltd. North Battleford, SK., 306-441-7851, 306-445-5516. Email gregfarms@sasktel.net

TOP QUALITY CERT. alfalfa and grass seed. Call Gary or Janice Waterhouse CERT. CDC MEADOW, CDC Bronco, CDC Golden and Agassiz yellow peas. High 306-874-5684, Naicam, SK. germ., no disease. Call RoLo Farms, 306-543-5052, Regina, SK.

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WHY NOT KEEP MARKETING SIMPLE? You are selling feed grains. We are buying feed grains. Fast payment, with prompt pickup, true price discovery. Call Gerald Snip, Jim Beusekom, Allen Pirness, Dave Lea, or Vera Buziak at Market Place Commodities Ltd., Lethbridge, AB. Ph.: 1-866-512-1711. Email info@marketplacecommodities.com

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WANTED: FEED GRAIN, barley, wheat, peas, green or damaged canola. Phone G RA IN M A RKETIN G Gary 306-823-4493, Neilburg, SK. and ask for the seed buyer CONVENTIONAL and ROUNDUP READY Lacom be A B. w w w.eisses.ca seed. Call CanaMaize Seed Inc, 1-888-882-7803 w w w .m illiga n biofu e ls .c om corn 1-877-262-4046 or www.canamaize.com HEAVY OATS MIXED with 20% wheat, FOR SALE: 5000 bu. triticale or, 5000 bu. fall rye. Call: 306-283-4747, 306-291-9395 7000 bushels. Call 306-642-5812, Scout Lake, SK. COLOR SORT YOUR Chickpeas. Send sam- or, 306-220-0429, Langham, SK. ples to Ackerman Ag Services, Box 101, Chamberlain, SK. SOG 0R0. 306-638-2282.

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CERT. 1 PRAIRIE Sapphire brown flax.

Good germ. Sorgard Seeds, Churchbridge, SK., 306-399-0040, gsorgard@gmail.com FOUNDTAION RECONSTITUTED FLAX for sale, FP2141-12, 48 tons uncleaned, 7% moisture, all tests good. 306-493-2534, Delisle, SK.

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CERT. ULTIMA spring triticale, Cert. CDC Baler forage oats, Cert. CDC Cowboy barley, Cert. CDC Tucker peas. Can be blended to your specification. Good germ, low disease. Sorgard Seeds, Churchbridge, SK. 306-399-0040, gsorgard@gmail.com

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A ls o Buying Tritica le Brow n & Yellow Fla x Yellow & M a ple Pea s Fa ba Bea ns & O rga nic G ra ins B arley,cereals and heated oilseeds Fa rm Picku p Av a ila ble CG C licensed and bonded CG C Licensed a nd Bonded Sa sk a toon 306 -37 4 -1 51 7 John Su therla nd Ca ll Ca l V a nda ele the “Rye G uy” Toda y!

COMMON OATS SEED, 97% germination, CERT. 1 NSC Libau, NSC Anola early ma- 96% vigor, $5./bu. Call 306-237-9540, turing soybeans from NorthStar Genetics. Arelee, SK. Full spectrum of soybean inoculants available. Sorgard Seeds, Churchbridge, SK., 306-399-0040, gsorgard@gmail.com NUVISION COMMODITIES is currently purchasing feed barley, wheat, peas and WANTING TO BUY: Borage seed. Willmilling oats. 204-758-3401, St. Jean, MB. ing to pay top price for quality product.

Contact Dandilee Spice Corp. White City, SK. 306-585-9080, dandilee@sasktel.net BARLEY WANTED: 48 lbs. per bushel or better. Delivery locations Eston and Viscount. Lee 306-867-3046, 306-962-3992.

FEED BARLEY, WHEAT, GRAIN MARKETING HEADQUARTERS. RYE, TRITICALE and Buyers of all grains. On farm pricing. Quick ALL TYPES OF SCREENINGS! movement and payment. Double Z Ag Sales, Weyburn, SK. 306-842-2406.

MILLING OATS, 94% germination, no wild Also AGENTS for Chickpeas, oats or volunteers, 1 generation from cer- LACKAWANNA PRODUCTS CORP. BuyLentils, Field Peas tified. Call 780-387-6399, Wetaskiwin, AB. ers and sellers of all types of feed grain COMPETITIVE! PROMPT PAYMENT! and grain by-products. Call 306-862-2723, Swift Current, SK Nipawin, SK. Toll Free: 1-877-360-0727 WANTED: FEED/ OFF-GRADE Pulses and E-Mail: wheatlandcommodities@sasktel.net TOP QUALITY ALFALFA, variety of grasses and custom blends, farmer to farmer. Gary tough, heated green oilseeds and also cereals. Prairie Wide Grain, Saskatoon, Waterhouse 306-874-5684, Naicam, SK. SK., 306-230-8101, 306-716-2297.

FOR ALL YOUR forage seed needs. Full line PASKAL CATTLE COMPANY at Picture CGC L icen s ed & Bo n d ed of alfalfa/grasses/blending. Greg Bjornson Butte, AB. is looking for feed barley. Call 306-554-3302 or 306-554-7987, Viking Roxanne at 1-800-710-8803.

Forage Seeds, Wynyard, SK.

1-877-791-1045

FOUNDATION, REGISTERED and/or Certified Vesper VB, Unity VB, CDC Utmost VB, Carberry, Snowbird, AC Andrew, Sadash.

Berscheid Bros Seeds, Lake Lenore, SK. 306-368-2602. kb.berscheid@sasktel.net

BUYING YELLOW AND GREEN PEAS, all grades, farm pickup. Naber Specialty Grains Ltd., 1-877-752-4115, Melfort, SK. email: nsgl@sasktel.net LARGE KABULI CHICKPEAS 94% germ., 0% Ascochyta, 0% Botrytis, 0% Sclerotinia, 40 cents/lb., tested at Discovery Seed Labs. 306-642-7913, Assiniboia, SK.

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OF OATS straw bales, 1 year old. Baled with JD hard core baler. DelivN ow B uyin g O a ts! QUANTITY ery available. 204-234-5411, Oakburn, MB.

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FARMERS, RANCHERS SEED PROCESSORS BUYING ALL FEED GRAINS Heated/spring Thrashed Light Weight/green/tough, Mixed Grain - Barley, Oats, Rye, Flax, Wheat, Durum, Lentils, Peas, Corn, Canola, Chickpeas, Triticale Sunflowers, Screenings Organics And By-products ✔ ON FARM PICK UP ✔ PROMPT PAYMENT ✔ LICENSED AND BONDED SASKATOON - 1-888-522-6652 LETHBRIDGE - 1-888-516-8845

WANTED TO BUY straight alfalfa bales, rounds or squares, picked up or delivered to Ellinwood, Kansas. 620-786-0589.

LARGE ALFALFA/GRASS mix hard core bales, $25/ea. Call 306-245-3756, Tyvan, SK. HAY AND EQUIPMENT HAULING: Offering hay and equipment hauling AB, SK, MB. Call for quote 780-872-0107, Kenaston, SK ALFALFA, ALFALFA/GRASS 5x6 hard core, old hay and new, priced accordingly, 2.5¢ to 3.5¢/lb. Kindersley, SK. 306-463-3132, 306-460-7837.

RUMEN BUFFER (Love’s Feeds), $15 per bag. 306-373-1259, Saskatoon, SK. SMALL SQUARE HAY bales for sale, $5 per bale. Phone: 306-237-9540, Arelee, SK. SECOND CUT PURE Alfalfa: 140 bales of excellent quality, 24% protein, analysis avail. Average bale 1697.5 lbs, $110 per metric ton. 306-363-2111, Watrous, SK. LARGE QUANTITY of 1st and 2nd cut hay with feed tests. Call 306-232-7784, Brian Roth, Rosthern, SK.

FEED GRAIN AND HAY REQUIRED for feedlot and ethanol facility. Pound-Maker Agventures, 306-365-4282, Lanigan, SK. BUYING: FEED GRAINS, all types of screenings, damaged canola. Quick payment. Call Joy Lowe or Scott Ralph at Wilde Bros. Ag Trading 1-877-752-0115 or 403-752-0115, Raymond, Alberta or email: wildebrosagtrading@gmail.com

HEATED CANOLA WANTED • GREEN • HEATED • SPRING THRASHED

LIGHT/TOUGH FEEDGRAINS • OATS • BARLEY

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1-877-250-5252 WANTED: ALFALFA/GRASS hay, large round bales. We are interested in all qualities of hay delivered to Bethune, SK. Call 306-638-3051.

SOLID CORE ROUND alfalfa, alfalfa grass, greenfeed, grass, and straw. Delivered.

Call 306-237-4582, Perdue, SK.

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TRAPPERS. PREMIUM quality lures and scents. Over 30 yrs. in the lure business.

All lures have been time proven on the trapline to produce fur. Gilliland’s Lures and Scents, 204-634-2425, Pierson, MB.

OUTFITTING CAMP FOR SALE, Zone 62: 16 bear, 23 White-tailed deer, 8 moose tags, 1 out-camp, incl. log cabins, pontoon boat, stands, diesel generator, etc. Located in northern Sask. Serious inquiries only.

306-547-5524, Preeceville, SK. 30 WHITETAIL DEER TAGS for wildlife management zone #65, around East Trout Lake in Northern Saskatchewan, $150,000 US. Contact gregdemakis@hotmail.com OUTFITTING BUSINESS FOR sale. 7- nonCanadian resident deer tags, allocated for zones 18, 18A, 18B and 18C in Benito and Duck Mountain Prov. Park area, $35,000 OBO. 204-539-2961.

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STRAW, SMALL SQUARE wheat straw bales for sale. Moose Jaw, SK. Call 306-631-7234, or l.g.knox@sasktel.net 1500 ALFALFA CRESTED WHE AT net wrapped bales, no rain; Parting out JD 567 baler. Al 306-463-8423, Marengo, SK. M AGNUM SMALL SQUARE HAY bales, alfalfa/ brome TOUGH /Timothy, good quality, sheltered, $2.50 to $5.00. 306-945-2378, Waldheim, SK. JD HARD CORE alfalfa or alfalfa/brome Timothy mix. Call 306-542-8382, Pelly, SK. ISO 9001 :2008 Appro ved HAY WANTED: BUYING good quality • U L C a ppro ved • Skid P a c ka g e a va ila b le mixed and straight alfalfa, small and large • Sin g le a n d d o u b le w a ll a va ila b le square bales, semi loads. 920-588-7230, bgbrickhay@yahoo.com Green Bay, WI. Available at Magnum Fabricating & our dealers LET’S MAKE A deal. 88- 2012 hard core alw w w .m a g n u m fa brica tin g .com falfa/grass, no rain, 1200 lbs. plus, $28/bale; 185- 2011 5x6 hard core alfalM AGN UM F ABR ICATIN G LTD . fa/grass, 1500 lbs., no rain, $35/bale.

M a ple Creek, SK P h: 306-662-2198 Need to sell before year end.

306-535-6593, Wynyard, SK. OAT/HAY SQUARE BALES, 80/20 mix.

3600 bales, average 36” to 38” long. Baled and picked in early Sept. No chemicals on land from 2007. Stacked in yard 15 kms SHUR-LOK TRUCK TARPS and replacement west of Saskatoon, SK, $4.25 ea. Terry at tarps for all makes of trucks. Alan, 306-723-4967, 306-726-7808, Cupar, SK. 306-384-5805 or wuschenny@yourlink.ca BUFFALO HAY, 160 dry grass JD bales, TARPCO, SHUR-LOK, MICHEL’S sales, net wrapped, $18/bale. Can deliver. service, installations, repairs. Canadian company. We carry aeration socks. We 306-946-7923, 306-259-4923, Young, SK. now carry electric chute openers for grain 2012 PURE ALFALFA hay crop, 1500 to trailer hoppers. 1-866-663-0000.

1700 lb. bales, by the bale or by the ton.

Call: 306-726-7581, Earl Grey, SK. WHEAT OATS AND BARLEY straw, 3x4 bales, $50/ton, will load, can deliver at ex- OVER 1800 USED, some new construction tra cost. 306-771-4209, White City, SK. and agricultural tires off parted machines.

CUSTOM BALE HAULING with 2 trucks and Cambrian Equipment Sales, 204-667-2867 t r a i l e r s , 3 4 b a l e s p e r t r a i l e r. C a l l or fax 204-667-2932, Winnipeg, MB. 306-567-7100, Imperial, SK. 400 SQUARE BALES 2011 wheat straw, 3x4, will load, $50/ton. Call Jim at 403-362-6682, Tilley, AB.

PRAIRIES WATER TREATMENT LTD., High River, AB. (www.myclfree.com) Servicing BC. AB. SK. and MB. Oxydate and ionize single tap to whole house to commercial units. No salt, no chlorine, no chemicals.

Custom built and guaranteed. Now with T R U C K L O A D J U S T A R R I V E D. U s e d water softening and scale control capa11R22.5, $75 and up; used 11R24.5, $90 bilities. Ph or email for info and free quote. and up, w/rims add $50. Also available 403-620-4038. prairieswater@gmail.com 10R20’s and 11R20’s. Call Ladimer 306-795-7779, Ituna, SK.

HAY WANTED: for locations at Viscount, Outlook, and Eston, SK. Call Lee 306-867-3046, 306-962-3992.

CUSTOM BALE HAULING 17 years experience. Call 306-567-8199, Kenaston, SK. 400 LARGE HARD core alfalfa bales (2011) for sale. 306-436-4526, Milestone, SK. LARGE SQUARE 3x4 durum straw bales, $15 per bale. 306-631-8854, Moose Jaw, SK. ALFALFA, TIMOTHY, BROME, Clover and Fescue, large round bales, no sprays, $35.

Will load. 780-524-5211, Valleyview, AB. ALFALFA BROME HARD core round bales, 5x5, no rain, good quality, 3 cents/lb., can deliver. 306-463-2995, Kindersley, SK.

IRELAND’S CHARM AND Heritage Tour, July 9-23, 2013. $300 early booking discount before Jan. 31st. Call Louise at L.A. Tours Inc., 306-749-3521, Birch Hills, SK. www.latours.ca email: latours@sasktel.net

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RAM POWER SNARES, Conibear traps, fur handling equipment. For free catalogue email kdgordon@sasktel.net or call 306-862-4036, Nipawin, SK.

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ALFALFA BROME 5X5 hard core bales, no ROUND BALES of threshed Timothy hay, rain, $40. Five minutes West of Saskatoon, 2011 greenfeed round bales; 2011 and SK. May deliver. 306-249-3877.

2012 crop round bales wheat straw.

Threshed mostly with JD rotary combine.

500 SOLID CORE alfalfa bales, 1400 lbs., Contact Fisher Farms 204-622-8800, cell $60/ton. Call Jerry at 306-472-5219, or 204-648-3038, george@fisherseeds.com 306-648-7813, Lafleche, SK. Dauphin, MB. 1310 ROUND BALES for sale, all with no rain. 403-575-0410, Coronation, AB.

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Hours: 8:00 AM- 4:30 PM. NEED SET OF TRACTOR TIRES? New, 520/85R42, Alliance Farm Pro, tubeless, set of 4 radials for $7,850. We take trades.

1-800-667-4515. www.combineworld.com WANTED: 20.8X34 tractor tires. Phone 204-773-2868, Russell, MB. TRIPLE KIT, 20.8x42 radials from 1150 Versatile, spacers and hardware included, $7500. 306-224-4515, Windthorst, SK.

LARGE SQUARE BALES, 4x4 alfalfa, alfalfa/grass mix. Bales located near US bor- WANTED: TIPPMANN BOSS stitcher. der, South of Rockglen, SK. 306-642-5812.

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USED TIRES, 11x16, from $125; 18.4 x 38, from $950; 14.9x24, from $160 ; 16.9x24, from $690; 800/65R32, from $1,580; 30.5x32, from $1,380. Call 1-800-667-4515. www.combineworld.com

50 TON SCOTCHMAN IRONWORKER, 5 ye a r s o l d , $ 7 0 0 0 . 3 0 6 - 3 6 7 - 2 4 0 8 o r 306-367-4306, Middle Lake, SK. KENT-MOORE HD ENGINE COUNTER b o re c u t t i n g t o o l , $3500 OBO. 204-648-7136, Ashville, MB.

CANADA - CUBA FARMER TOURS. 15th year. Feb. 4th to 18th. All inclusive. Deductible. 7 nights 5 star, 7 nights country hotels, 3 days Varadero, 8 day farm tour, 3 days Havana. Max 28. Farmers and family members only. $3200 Cdn/person - 2 sharing plus air. www.wendyholm.com 604-947-2893 escorted by Cdn. Agrologist Wendy Holm, wendy@wendyholm.com

8 USED 24.5XR32, all a matched set, about 50% tread left, stored inside, no cracks, $500/ea. 403-502-6332, Schuler, AB.

FULL-TIME POSITION at feedlot operation in rural community just outside of Airdrie, AB. Some weekend rotation required and overtime available. Salary depends on experience. Mostly outside work, can be physically demanding. Must be able to work as a team or on your own with attention to detail. The willingness to continuously learn is essential. Must have cattle handling skills, such as processing, shipping and receiving, pen checking and care of cattle. Good oral communication is essential. Must have own transportation and valid driver’s license. Benefits are DRILL STEMS 2” and 3” for sale. Contact available as well as dental after a year of employment. Call DJ at 403-888-6459 or Jack 204-841-4045, Neepawa, MB. email to: dj@thorlaksonfeedyards.com LARGE MIXED FARM looking for motivated fulltime employee. Experience w/livestock and machinery necessary. 780-376-2241, STAUBER DRILLING INC. Environmental, www.rawesranches.com Strome, AB. Geotechnical, Geothermal, Water well FARM WORK OR HELP? We can help by drilling and servicing. Professional service matching you to your next job or finding s i n c e 1 9 5 9 . C a l l t h e e x p e r t s a t your next employee. Call Tony at Ag Em1-800-919-9211 info@stauberdrilling.com ployment at 403-732-4295 or fax resume to: 403-732-4290. For website or info DOMINION DRILLING, 5” water wells, will email us at: tonykarenk@hotmail.com be gravel packed, e-logged and screened. GENERAL FARM WORKER needed for a 25 yrs. experience drilling in SK. Also wa- grain farm in remote Northern AB., from ter well witching, well rehabilitation, well mid April to mid Nov./2013. Must be willdeccommitioning and geotechnical drill- ing to work long hours including some ing. Email: dominiondrilling@hotmail.com weekends. Duties include: operating farm call: 306-874-5559, cell: 306-874-7653 or equipment, and manual labor tasks, must fax: 306-874-2451, Pleasantdale, SK. speak basic English, and have valid drivers licence. Wages start $16/hr. Fax resumes to Ed or Linda Schmidt at 780-836-2650 or call 780-836-2107, Manning, AB. CARETAKER FARMHAND required for a hobby farm w/small cow/calf operation in Penticton area of BC’s Okanagan Valley. On site modern home available. Ideal for semi-retired couple with farm background.

Send resume to: Box 5005, c/o Western Producer, Saskatoon, SK S7K 2C4.

PERMANENT FULL-TIME employee wanted for grain farm at Milden, SK. Farm experience, and Class 1A. Competitive, negotiable wage. Fax resume: 306-935-2201, ph Graham 306-935-4523, 306-831-7514.

DAIRY WORKER FOR 120 cow tie-stall barn. Rental accommodation avail. Wages negotiable. 306-771-4318, Balgonie, SK.

LISKE TRAVEL LTD., Wetaskiwin, AB. Come and join us Jan 31- Feb 17/2013, 18 days on a once in a lifetime Wildlife Safari in Kenya and Tanzania plus a 3 night stay on the Tropical Island of Zanzibar. In 27 yrs. of touring world wide, this is our ultimate.Tour cost- $5869 pp plus taxes.

Limited space. Call quickly! Call for air quote 1-888-627-2779. May use air miles.

See our website: www.lisketravel.com

YOUR FIELDS ARE READY FOR SEEDING. ARE LOW SPOTS SLOWING YOU DOWN?

We can solve the problem with the WATER CANNON THE WATER CANNON UNITS WILL DISTRIBUTE 1000 U.S. GALLONS PER MINUTE

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6- USED TRELLEBORG twin 414 tires, 850x65-38s, offers. 204-773-3113 or, 204-773-0076, Russell, MB.

Now introducing the Double A Fertilizer Wagon

With sizes ranging from 1750 to 5250 US gallons!

Custom options are available.

DOUBLE A TRAILERS & CONTRACTING 780-657-0008

website: www.doubleatrailers.ca email: doubleaa@telusplanet.net 10/12-19585_3B

5 BASE FOREMEN needed full-time year round work, $25-$28/hour, plus benefits.

Minimum 3 yrs experience w/all aspects of road construction Apply at Prairie Paving, 133 Wakooma St., Saskatoon, SK., or email: marc@prairiepaving.ca or fax 306-343-0416.

5 SPRAY FOAM INSULATORS needed fulltime year round work, $20-$26/hour. Min. 4 years experience w/spray application of insulation materials. Apply to Superior Spray Foam, 2318 Faithful Ave, Saskatoon, SK S7K 1V1, or fax 306-934-6460, or email chad@superiorsprayfoam.ca 5 ASPHALT PLANT OPERATORS needed full-time, year round work, $21.50 to $32/per hr, plus benefits. Minimum 4 years experience operating an asphalt plant. Apply at Prairie Paving, 133 Wakooma Street, Saskatoon, SK., or email: marc@prairiepaving.ca fax 306-343-0416.

2013 AG-VENTURE TOURS to Brazil, Argentina, Ireland and Kenya for farmers to learn more about agriculture. May be partly tax deductible. rwthomas@start.ca Ph: NEEDED IMMEDIATELY LIVE-IN care giver for a quadriplegic lady in rural AB. Wage 519-633-2390. www.rwthomastours.com negotiable. 780-847-3858, Dewberry, AB. LIVE-IN NANNY ON large ranch, SW SK., provide care for 2 young children and housekeeping duties. 306-295-4138, EastECOSMARTE/ADVANCED Pure Water. end, SK. Guarantee 99% pure no salts, chemicals, or chlorine. 306-867-9461, BC, AB, MB, SK.

The Cannon will blast water over 4 acres in a 190 degree arc to dry out low spots fast and efficiently. Saving you time, fuel & wear and tear on your equipment NEW 20.8-38 12 PLY $866; 18.4-38 12 ply, $783; 24.5-32 14 ply, $1749; 14.9-24 12 ply, $356; 16.9-28 12 ply, $558. Factory direct. More sizes available, new and used.

1-800-667-4515, www.combineworld.com

U-DRIVE TRACTOR TRAILER Training, 25 years experience. Day, 1 and 2 week upgrading programs for Class 1A, 3A and air brakes. One on one driving instructions.

306-786-6600, Yorkton, SK.

Leasing Opportunities Available

WANTED: FARM LABOURERS able to run farm equipment on cattle/grain farm.

F u l l - t i m e wo r k ava i l a b l e . C a l l M i ke 306-469-7741, Big River, SK. FARM HAND WANTED, Macklin, SK. area.

Duties include operating and maintaining large farm machinery and livestock equipment. General farm duties for mixed farm, grain and cattle farm background an asset, $16+/hr. depending on experience.

Email: kiddfarms2012@hotmail.com or fax resume 306-753-3325.

KOROVA FEEDERS at Acme, AB. is hiring general farm help. Excellent benefits and wages. Fax resume to: 403-546-4231.

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WHITEMUD GRAZING ASSOCIATION is accepting bids for a Manager’s Position/Contract Rider for the 2013 grazing season. Job description package available upon request. Lowest or any bid not necessarily accepted. Contact Brad Nicklason at 780-836-2093, Deadwood, AB. Deadline is January 10, 2013.

FARM EQUIPMENT OPERATOR Wanted for a progressive, modern grain farm.

Welsch Farms is a family run farm looking for a permanent full-time employee, must have farm equipment experience and be able to perform maintenance and small repairs. Valid drivers licence required, Class 1A would be an asset. Mark 306-398-7752, Cut Knife, SK. Fax resume 306-398-2275 FULL-TIME HELP ON grain farm, 30 miles or email to: mark.welsch@yourlink.ca S o u t h o f R e g i n a , S K , at M i l e s t o n e .

306-436-4418 or 306-436-2053.

HELP WANTED ON grain and cattle farm.

Previous experience and self-motivation HELPER WANTED on mixed farm. Steady are required. Driver’s licence needed to job for right person. Room and board avail. operate and maintain equipment, new 403-631-2373, 403-994-0581, Olds, AB. shop to work in if mechanically inclined.

Applicant needs to be able to work well HELP WANTED ON DAIRY FARM, full- with others. Fax resume to 306-895-4601 or part-time, dairy and maintenance work. or, email buggfarms@hotmail.com or, 306-493-8201, 306-493-7631, Delisle, SK. mail to Box 328, Paynton, SK., S0M 2J0 FULL-TIME FARM HELPER required year FARM MANAGER REQUIRED, Waseca SK. round for mixed cow/calf farm. Duties in- Ability to operate all types of farm equipclude feeding, calving, grain hauling, etc. ment, GPS knowledge for seeding and Experience an asset, but not necessary. spraying. Class 1A license for hauling Board and room available. 780-768-2125, grain. Supervise 1 to 2 seasonal workers, Two Hills, AB. manage equipment and building mainteWE ARE LOOKING for an experienced nance. Maintain records for planting seed, Farm Manager to start right away in the fertilizer, spraying, fuel, maintenance, Winfield, AB. area. Post-secondary educa- grain in storage and quality. Problem solvtion pertaining to agriculture required. Se- ing ability and knowledge of farm safety a must. Must pass drug test, Wage $20/hr. rious inquiries only please. 403-735-1021. with benefits. 15 working days of vacation FOUR PERMANENT full-time workers re- per year. Phone 306-893-4756. Please fax quired at remote rural farm in Keg River, resume to: 306-893-4228.

AB. Should have grade 12, valid drivers license, class 1 would be an asset. Be fluent WORKER REQUIRED from January 15 to in English, not afraid of heights. Must be March 30, 2013. Help calve out cows, etc. able to work some weekends. Heavy lifting Room/board supplied. Call 306-839-4450, and manual work, operation of various Pierceland, SK. farm equip. and job task planning. Wages start at $16/hr. Fax resume to David Vos MODERN 400 COW dairy, east of Lacombe, AB. is looking to fill 1 full-time position.

Farms Ltd. 780-981-3940, Manning, AB. Applicants must have a passion for excelFULL-TIME POSITION on calf raising feed- lence with dairy cattle and be self-motivatlot. Should be responsible and be able to ed. Experience preferred. Wages $17work alone or in a crew. Competitive wag- $21/hr. Housing available. Fax resume to es. No Sunday calls please, 403-635-0641 403-784-2911, Ph. 403-396-4696, Tees AB cell, or 403-553-2014, Fort MacLeod, AB. MIXED FARM/ FEEDLOT in Provost, AB. NEEDED IMMEDIATELY professional and requires a full-time employee. Large passionate farmer that pursues both per- equipment and cattle experience an asset. fection and efficiencies in all aspects of $18- $24/hr. Scheduled days off, housing grain production. Will require a Class 1 li- avail. Phone or fax resume: 780-753-6597, cense and ability to operate and maintain email: danlynn@telus.net newer J.D. equipment along with all GPS and related computer programs. Must be FARM HELP REQUIRED in east central AB. able to work independently and efficiently Reliable person with interest and experiin a comfortable working environment ence with livestock. Housing and appliancwith great care and attention to detail. es supplied. Wages based on experience.

Very competitive wage with bonus, based Please email resume with references to on performance and experience. Located clarkconstruction@xplornet.ca or fax to just south of Calgary. Call 403-888-7801 403-552-2478, Altario, AB. or e-mail resume stan@prockfarms.com 5000 HEAD FEEDLOT with mixed farming SEASONAL FARM LABOURER HELP. operation of commercial cattle and 15,000 Applicants should have previous farm ex- acres of crop land, is seeking an experiperience and mechanical ability. Duties enced ranch/farm hand with a background incl. operation of machinery, including in cattle and herd health. Will be expected tractors, truck driving and other farm to ride feedlot pens, assist with processequipment, as well as general farm laborer ing, ride for pasture moves, branding, duties. $12-$18/hr. depending on experi- calving as well as other activities involved e n c e . C o n t a c t W a d e F e l a n d a t in the daily operation of the feedlot and ranch. Operation of standard farm equip701-263-1300, Antler, ND. ment may be required. Valid driver’s liWEYGA FARMING LTD is a large grain cense is mandatory. Class 1 and/or 3 is an farm located in the County of Camrose, asset but not required. Will provide horse AB. Weyga Farming was est. in 1974 and or accommodate employee’s horses. Houshas grown steadily since. To support our ing may be arranged. Salary negotiable experienced team we are looking for a with experience. Call Eric 306-717-8905 or FULL-TIME FARM EMPLOYEE. We are Cam at 306-482-3224, or email resume to offering an interesting opportunity that in- barjb_ranch@msn.com Carnduff, SK. volves responsibility, working with newest equipment, and a long term perspective. RANCH HAND WANTED, full time posiOur main yard is only 10 mins. away from tion available on cow/calf and grasser opthe centre of Camrose, ideally situated for eration in the Allan hills, SK. area. Duties a family who enjoys country life and the will include but are not limited to fencing, advantage of a nearby city. If you are a feeding, general cattle work, herd health team player, have farming experience, and monitoring, basic machinery maintenance are not afraid of technology, we would like etc. Housing available, wage based on exto hear from you. For more info please perience. Email: nlamb@xplornet.com contact Markus Reyerding 780-608-4481, Fax: 403-226-2246, Phone: 306-203-9003. weyga-farming@weyga.com RESPONSIBLE INDIVIDUAL WANTED to FULL-TIME LONG TERM ranch help needed manage a mixed farming operation near for cow/calf operation. Exp. and knowl- Ryley, AB. Duties include caring for beef edge of all aspects of ranching operations cattle, operating farm equipment and gena must. Wages $16-$22/hr plus overtime. eral yard, building and equipment mainteYoungs Land & Cattle Ltd, Tyvan, SK. nance. Competitive wage and housing provided. 403-246-7116. gwkdr@telus.net 306-245-3310, youngslandc@gmail.com

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SOUTHERN BC cow/calf feedlot operation needs full-time experienced cowboy. Single person accommodations, can make arrangements for family, hourly wage and benefits. Duties include calving, pasture doctoring, moving cattle on large ranges, fencing, shoeing and starting colts. Fax resume to 250-545-7588, Coldstream, BC. or email to ebapty@hotmail.com KOROVA FEEDERS at Acme, AB. is seeking skilled agricultural workers, must have a minimum of 10 yrs. exp. with livestock and be proficient in computer record keeping. $17.50/hr., excellent benefits. Fax resume to 403-546-4231.

RANCH permanent full-time position near Merritt, BC. Responsible for 900 cow herd, calving and range management. Includes housing and benefits. For more info send resume: email info@ranchland.ca, fax 250-378-4956, mail Box 2509, Merritt, BC. V1K 1B8.

GRATTON COUL EE AGRIPARTS L TD.

Is a pro gre s s ive , e xpa n d in g a gric u ltu ra l s a lva ge pa rts c o m pa n y s pe c ia lizin g in la te m o d e l tra c to r a n d c o m b in e pa rts a n d lo c a te d a tIrm a , Alb e rta .

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(4 va ca n cies ) Perm a n en t, fu ll tim e p o s itio n s -44 hrs p er w eek. S a la ry $19.25 to $20.00/hr.

Va lid d rivers licen s e.

Previo u s exp erien ce a n a s s et.

To a pply fo r a po s itio n w ith u s , plea s e e-m a il res u m e to : m a rc@ gcpa rts .co m o r s en d fa x to 78 0-754-2333 Atten tio n : Alvin W a n n echk o

HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC, experienced in hydraulics, diesel engines, prime movers, tracked vehicles, as well as, spray equipment. This is an opportunity for field and shop work. Please send resume by email to: acemail@acevegetation.com or, by fax WANTED FULL-TIME Milker/Herdsperson to: 780-955-9426 or, send it by mail to: on dairy farm near Warman, SK. Call 306-249-4435 or fax 306-384-5726.

ACE, 2001- 8 St. Nisku, AB. T9E 7Z1.

GREENHOUSE WORKERS WANTED: Seasonal full-time positions. Feb. to Sept., Regina, SK. Minimum of 1-2 yrs. experience required, must have working knowledge of greenhouse or nursery plant production. Must be able to work in a team setting as well as independently, must have good oral communications in English, must be able to work evenings and weekends. Job includes heavy lifting, constant bending, pricing, cleaning and other greenhouse duties in various temperature and weather conditions. $12.00/hr. Send resumes to: tim@dutchgrowers.net

PARTS PERSO N REQ UIRED W ellEsta blished M u ltilin e Agricu ltu ra lDea lership in Ea st Cen tra lAlberta IsLo o kin g Fo rAn Ho n est,Aggressive & Am bitio u s

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Agricu ltu ra lBa ckgro u n d a n d Co m pu terExperien ce W o u ld Be An Asset.

Fu ll-Tim e Po sitio n , $15 to $20 per ho u r.Ben efits,(a fter6 m o n th perio d ).

Plea se Fo rw a rd Resu m es to M a rc a t G ra tto n Co u lee Agri Pa rts Ltd ., B o x 4 1,Irm a ,AB T0B 2H 0 o r S en d Fa x to 780-75 4 -2333.

FULL-TIME FLEET Maintenance Mechanic required for a fleet of 9 trucks and trailers in East Central AB. Mechanics license not required but an asset. Wage is negotiable depending on experience. 403-578-8167, Fax resume to: 403-575-2659 or email to: gentank@veterancable.net

FULL TIME PRODUCTION line or machine operator positions available at thriving cabinet door manufacturing plant. Line includes design, processing, assembly, finishing and shipment of solid wood components. Experience w/woodworking equip. an asset. Group benefits included. Forward resume to maxine@cuttingedgeinc.ca or fax 306-662-2490. Maple Creek, SK.

F UL L TIM E A S S IS TA NT FOREM A N’S POS ITION The R.M . o f K in d ers ley N o . 29 0 is a la rge R.M . lo ca ted in W es t Cen tra l S K .

W e a re lo o kin g fo r a n a ggres s ive in d ivid u a l w ho m u s t ha ve m echa n ica l a n d m a n a gem en t/hu m a n rela tio n s s kills .

T he s u cces s fu l a p p lica n t w ill ha ve a Cla s s 1A d river’s licen ce, n o les s tha n 5 yea rs p ra ctica l exp erien ce w ith m o to r gra d ers a n d gra vel tru cks a s w ell a s a va riety o fro a d m a in ten a n ce eq u ip m en t.

T he s u cces s fu l a p p lica n t w ill b e res p o n s ib le fo r the s u p ervis io n o f ro a d m a in ten a n ce, gra vel ha u lin g a n d the d a y-to -d a y m a in ten a n ce o feq u ip m en t.

T his a s s is ta n t fo rem a n ’s p o s itio n w ill a n s w er d irectly to the R.M . fo rem a n a n d w ill b e res p o n s ib le fo r the s u p ervis io n o f 16 – 18 em p lo yees . S a la ry w ill b e n ego tia ted o n exp erien ce a n d a b ility.

Co m p lete b en efits p a cka ge p ro vid ed .

For more information, contact Ru s s ell Gro s s a t: (306 )-46 3-28 25/46 3-7229 Resumes to be received by January 5, 2013.

Send to: R.M . o fK in d ers ley No . 290 Bo x 1210, K in d ers ley, S K S 0L 1S 0 or email to: rm 29 0@ s a s k tel.n et Pho n e (306 ) 46 3-2524 | F a x (306 ) 46 3-419 7

DRIVERS NEEDED for winter work by Regina charter bus company. Must be available weekends and have valid passport, overnight travel required, class 1A or 2A required. Training available for qualified drivers. Great part-time job for winter.

Send resume with references and abstract to: e.bourassa@accesscomm.ca or fax to 306-721-1995, Regina, SK. GOOSE HAVEN Outfitters hiring Waterfowl Guides. Experienced and proficient in callDAIRY, BEEF, CROP, sheep, swine, horti- ing ducks and geese. Food and lodging is cultural jobs available! Europe, Britain, Ja- included. Salary $17/hr. plus tips. Meadow pan, Australia and New Zealand place- Lake, SK. 306-236-3527 or 207-725-2938. ments open for 2013. AgriVenture invites applicants 18-30 yrs. old for 4-12 month p r o g r a m s . w w w. a g r i v e n t u r e . c o m GARDEN LABOURER WANTED for 2013 1-888-598-4415. Canadian farmers may season, May to October, $11/hr. Call Keith at 306-865-2103, Hudson Bay, SK. or apply for overseas trainees. km.neu@sasktel.net WELDER REQUIRED to build corral panels. No tickets required. Experience a must. Bunk house provided. 1 mile to Vegreville, AB. Contact Bill at 780-603-8842.

GENERAL BEEKEEPING LABOURERS wanted for spring and summer months of 2013. We are looking for 6 applicants who are interested in working on a medium sized honey farm in the Miami, MB. area.

Pay $11-$15/hour. For job descriptions and positions available please email to stepplerfarms@hotmail.com Phone 204-435-2491, fax 204-435-2021.

RM of MAPLE BUSH #224, now accepting applications for a seasonal w/possibility of full-time Grader Operator/Maintenance worker. Duties to commence Apr. 1, 2013.

Applications marked Grader Operator will be received in confidence until 4:00 PM, Mon, Jan. 14, 2013. Please list experience and salary expectations. For more detail call 306-353-2292. Mail resume to: Box 160, Riverhurst, SK S0H 3P0. Email to: rm224@xplornet.com Fax 306-353-2293.

P RO BUI L T S OL UTI ONS S pe c ia lize s in G ra in Ha n d lin g S ys te m s , c o n s tru c tio n , m a in te n a n c e , re n o va tio n s a n d re pa irs .

W ELDERS, LABOURERS AND M ILLW RIGHTS W e c u rre n tly ha ve fu lltim e jo b o ppo rtu n itie s fo r pro je c ts in va rio u s lo c a tio n s w ithin Alb e rta a n d S a s ka tc he w a n . Expe rie n c e in gra in c le a n in g/ha n d lin g e qu ipm e n tis a n a s s e t. W e o ffe r a c o m pe titive c o m pe n s a tio n pa c ka ge ; w a ge s w ill b e d e pe n d e n to n e xpe rie n c e .

Plea se forw a rd a ll resum es to: P RO B UILT S OLUTIONS #168 118 70 - 88 Ave n u e Fo rtS a s ka tc he w a n , Alb e rta Fa x: 780-997-0217 Em a il: jla ke @ pro b u ilts o lu tio n s .c a

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FOREMAN REQUIRED: RM of Mountain View No. 318 situated in Herschel, Sask. is accepting applications for a Foreman. Experience with the operation of graders, scrapers, mowers, backhoe and a 1A licence is required as well as mechanical aptitude and personnel skills. This is a fulltime position with the salary based on experience. The municipality also offers an excellent benefits package and a matched pension plan. Resumes including a Driver’s abstract and references will be accepted until Dec. 24th, 2012. Resumes may be mailed, emailed or faxed to the following address: Box 130, Herschel, SK S0L 1L0.

Phone: 306-377-2144, Fax: 306-377-2023, Email: rm318@sasktel.net Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

LOOKING FOR PEN checkers, general feedlot and farm worker near Three Hills, AB. Please fax resume to 403-546-3949 or call 403-312-7154, Swalwell, AB.

PURITY FEED CO. LTD., situated in Kamloops and Merritt, BC. is seeking Sales Manager, Retail. Position is to effectively and profitably manage the client’s experience by offering added-value agricultural, horticultural and Western lifestyle products and services. We invite you to send us your professional profile with wage expectations by email to: barb@purityfeed.com fax 250-372-0282. www.purityfeed.com LOVE FARMING? An exciting career opportunity exists for a Farm Manager on a large grain farm in Regina Plains. Competitive salary and benefits for qualified candidate.

Housing available. Please respond by email to: farmacres2@gmail.com Regina, SK.

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LOOKING FOR AN experienced Parts Person. We are a fast paced store with lots of variety. Full-time w/benefits. Submit your resume to rbrundige@telus.net or mail: Rick, Matichuk Equipment, Box 7880, Bonnyville, AB., T9N 2J2, 780-826-2535.

REQUIRES: 5 Service Rig Derrick-hands and 12 Service Rig floor-hands for work in the Lloydminster SK/AB area immediately.

Wages are $29.50/hr and up for derrick-hands and $27.00 and up for floor-hands, depending on experience.

Experience is an asset but will train suitable applicants.

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Established Agri-Retailer 50 KM north of Edmonton, AB Is seeking a

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Box 278, Legal, AB T0G 1L0 Ph: 780-961-3088 Â JOURNEYMAN MECHANIC required immediately. Electrical and diesel experience would be an asset. Benefits after 3 mos.

Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. Rainbow Automotive in Grande Prairie, AB. Apply in person at 10122-124 Ave. ask for Wayne or Philip. No phone calls please. Apply by email to wayne@rainbowautomotive.ca FULL-TIME HD MECHANIC WANTED. Ph. 403-625-4658, Claresholm, AB. email: rwbranch@gmail.com 6 EXPERIENCED COMMERCIAL flat roofers needed, full-time, year-round, $17. to $21/hr. Three years experience as a flat roofer on commercial buildings. Apply at: Haid Roofing, 153 Jessop Ave., Saskatoon, SK. or email: haidroofing@sasktel.net or fax: 306-374-1906.

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Super-B Bulk Drivers We are currently looking for COMPANY DRIVERS & OWNER OPERATORS. Working in our Rayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Transport Fleet, these drivers will be hauling grain, fertilizer and livestock feed throughout the Sask, Manitoba and Alberta.

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5 AUTOBODY REPAIRERS needed full-time year round work $17-$29/hr. Minimum 3 yrs. experience repairing damaged vehicle body parts. Apply at Perfection Paint and Body, 2318 Faithfull Avenue, Saskatoon, SK., or email: perfectionpb@shaw.ca or NOW HIRING CLASS 1 licensed drivers, fax 306-242-4415. includes incentive pkg. 403-946-5629 ask PASKAL CATTLE COMPANY, Picture Butte, for Greg, Crossfield, AB. AB. are now accepting resumes for the position of long haul truck drivers. Applicants need to have a farming background w/cattle hauling experience and a minimum of 2 yrs. Class 1 driving. Please call Steve Richards at 403-732-5641 or fax resumes to 403-732-4856, or email bgm7@telus.net TRUCK DRIVER REQUIRED for 2013 ice road haul season pulling tanker Super B trailers hauling fuel. Job runs from Jan. 15 to March 30th. 306-577-7203, Arcola, SK.

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Brazil launches $26B port investment program

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BRASILIA, Brazil (Reuters) — Brazil’s government has launched a $26 billion port investment program to reduce the high costs and notorious delays in shipping goods in and out of the major commodities exporter.

The plan to modernize port infrastructure announced by president Dilma Rousseff seeks to increase investment in Brazil’s ports through partnership with private companies.

The bidding process that will open next year will favour tenders that offer the lowest tariffs for handling the greatest volume of cargo, moving away from a prior model of granting concessions to the highest bidder.

“Our objective is the greatest movement of cargo possible at the lowest possible cost,” Rousseff said.

“We want to increase the efficiency of Brazilian ports with this partnership, which will make our exports more competitive and increase production,” she said. “We want an explosion of investment through this partnership with the private sector.”

The bulk of the investment would be made between 2014 and 2017, ports minister Leonidas Cristino said.

The ports slated for modernization include Santos, which is Latin America’s largest port by value of goods moved, Rio de Janeiro, Paranagua, Porto Alegre, Espiritu Santo, Itaqui, Pecem and Suape.

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WORLD FOOD PRICES

New Zealand is enemy No. 1: historian

Farm investments must rise to beat hunger: UN

Dairy’s biggest enemy | New Zealand campaigns against Canada’s supply management system

BY ED WHITE WINNIPEG BUREAU

Supply management is an “incredible” system in almost every way, but it is threatened by forces like New Zealand, historian Bruce Muirhead told an appreciative crowd at the Manitoba Dairy Conference.

Muirhead, a University of Waterloo professor, condemned the modern world’s embrace of neoliberalism and painted a picture of hypocritical foreign countries subsidizing their own dairy industries while claiming to want free trade.

“Why is it they’re so opposed to what we are doing,” said Muirhead, who noted agricultural production is only a small part of most countries’ economies and a tiny part of economies in advanced countries.

“Ideology comes down, I think, to a good part of the reason as to why the OECD (Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development) and the WTO (World Trade Organization) and certain other governments are opposed to Canada’s supply management system,” he said.

Muirhead said supply management was a product of an age in which government-based economic arrangements were seen as part of the solution to problems, while now many societies see government as more of a problem.

Supply management is under

Bruce Muirhead of the University of Waterloo denounced New Zealand as the Canadian dairy industry’s “enemy” during the Manitoba Dairy Conference. | ED WHITE PHOTO intense scrutiny around the world, especially because Canada is trying to negotiate a trade deal with the European Union and has begun its negotiations for the Trans Pacific Partnership.

Mu i r h e a d s a i d E u r o p e h a s shown signs of allowing Canadian

supply management to survive as long as Canada ditches its favourable ar rangements for generic drug makers.

However he doubts the TPP, driven by free trade advocate New Zealand, will be as willing to compromise.

“Most people probably think of New Zealand as a nice little country where they filmed Lord of the Rings and they have hobbits, but actually New Zealand is our number one enemy when it comes to dairy,” he said.

Muirhead painted a menacing portrait of New Zealand’s Fonterra, although he paid tribute to the giant dairy co-operative’s significant profitability. It not only dominates its nation’s production but also has operations in South America, Africa and Asia.

Muirhead said the company wants access to Canadian markets and maybe even production, so it sees supply management as a primary obstacle. The New Zealand government’s campaign against Canadian supply management is chiefly driven by Fonterra, Muirhead said.

“Whatever it is that Fonterra wants, the New Zealand government sets out to achieve for it,” said Muirhead.

He said Canada’s supply management system makes sense but is u n d e r t re m e n d o u s p re s s u re because of aggressive trade competitors such as Australia, the United States and Europe and because it is out of kilter with the prevailing world economic ethos.

However, he said Canadians should fight for it.

“It’s really quite an incredible system we have here.”

ROME, Italy (Reuters) — Investment in agriculture must increase substantially to reduce hunger in a world struggling with high and volatile food prices, the United Nations food agency said.

About 870 million people, or one in eight of the world’s population are chronically undernourished, the UN said this year. Eradicating extreme hunger is among the UN Millennium Development Goals to tackle global poverty.

Governments can spur farmer investments by ensuring property rights are respected, improving rural infrastructure and encouraging the formation of producer cooperatives, the Rome-based Food and Agriculture Organization said.

“Farmers must be central to any strategy for increasing investment in the sector,” FAO said, adding on-farm investment, or spending by farmers, is more than three times as large as all other sources of investment combined, including foreign and government contributions.

In The State of Food and Agriculture 2012 report, FAO warned levels of private and public investment per worker in agriculture are stagnant or falling in regions where rural poverty and hunger are most severe.

Poor governance, high levels of corruption and high taxation of agriculture are among the many hurdles that reduce incentives for farmers to invest in the sector.

FAO also said that large scale investments offer opportunities for employment and technology transfer but governments and companies must ensure local people benefit and that land transfers are conducted in a transparent and fair way.

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NEWS RESEARCH | IRRIGATION

Irrigated vegetable possibilities examined Consultant looks at valueadded opportunities in Saskatchewan vegetable acre expansion

Six federal irrigation projects in Saskatchewan will be decommissioned if users are not interested in taking over operations. |

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FLOOD IRRIGATION PROJECTS | PRODUCER TAKEOVERS

Irrigation project proposal in limbo No word from Ottawa | Farmers have not received answers to questions on finances or operations STORIES BY KAREN BRIERE REGINA BUREAU

MOOSE JAW, Sask. — Southwestern Saskatchewan farmers who will take over federal irrigation works by 2017 hope to know in January if their financial terms have been accepted.

Darren Steinley, a member of the producer negotiation committee representing the six flood irrigation projects, said the producers submitted a proposal to Agriculture Canada in May but still haven’t heard back.

He declined to say how much the producers want to help them maintain and operate the projects.

“They indicated they were willing to invest to divest, which means they were willing to give the producers some money to carry on with the projects,” Steinley said of the federal government.

Ottawa said in 2007 it wanted users to take over the projects. If not, they would be decommissioned. It also said it would eventually sell its 33 dams and water control structures in the province.

About 250 producers irrigate 20,000 acres through intensive flood irriga-

We’re pretty confident as producers that we can take the projects over and we can run them, and we can probably run them more efficiently and effectively than governments in the past have run them.

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tion in the six projects. Steinley said the result is 60,000 tonnes of hay each year in the form of 100,000 round bales.

There are two projects near Val Marie and one each at Consul, Eastend, Maple Creek and Rush Lake.

In 2009, four groups were already doing some of the work involved in operating the projects. During the last two years, a consultant has helped them plan for the takeover.

Steinley said that process was useful in terms of getting the users talking and planning, but “we didn’t get any real financial answers or any clear understanding of how to run

the project.”

The proposal is based on the costs the users determined, he said.

“We’re pretty confident as producers that we can take the projects over and we can run them, and we can probably run them more efficiently and effectively than governments in the past have run them,” he said.

Steinley said there are still issues that need to be clarified.

The projects are supposed to be turned over in good working condition, and an engineer has assessed them and rated them from one to four — one being in poor condition and four being in good condition.

“The AESB (Agriculture Canada’s agri-environmental services branch) has promised us that when we take over the projects in 2017, all structures will be at a three and four,” he said.

However, a weir at Maple Creek that was destroyed during recent flooding will not be replaced. Users might get works in good condition, he added, but they might not get everything they are expecting.

As well, there are seepage issues with one of the projects on the lower Frenchman River, which could dam-

age soil and result in improper irrigation, and the Rush Lake group has an outstanding concern about drainage into Reed Lake, where a landowner doesn’t want water to accumulate.

Reed Lake is the natural drainage collection point for the area, and water from irrigation also ends up in the basin.

“The province says we can put our water there, but we’d be more comfortable with a licence that says we can do that,” Steinley said.

Other concerns include working with rural municipalities and what happens to the water if users don’t take over and the irrigation works aren’t used.

He said the 10-year negotiation and divestiture process is too long for producers who typically make quick decisions based on what’s best for their operations “It’s tough to plan crop rotations, hay rotations, what you’re going to buy for land, how many more cows you’re going to buy, different things like that when you’re trying to plan for 10 years down the road.”

Ottawa previously tried to sell its Saskatchewan infrastructure in 1961, 1967, 1986 and 1994.

MOOSE JAW, Sask. — A study is underway to determine if Saskatche– wan is a good candidate for high volume vegetable production.

The study, which is led by the Saskatchewan Irrigation Projects Association, will look at whether the province could supply more of its own produce and whether there is potential to supply others, said Judie Dyck, a Saskatoon-based consultant.

She told the SIPA annual conference Dec. 4 that the study will determine how much land is available for vegetable production under irrigation, what type of crop rotation would be necessary and the role of Regina’s Global Transportation Hub (GTH) in transporting produce.

Loblaw Co.’s western distribution centre, which ships produce throughout Western Canada, was the first tenant at the GTH. Dyck said Loblaw has indicated a willingness to work with local growers, and discussions have centred on prioritizing three to five crops.

Saskatchewan irrigators already grow 8,500 acres of potatoes a year, half for the table market and half for seed.

Pumpkins, green beans, beets, onions and corn are grown on another 500 acres. As well, Hutterite colonies and market gardeners, mostly in the Lumsden-Craven area and near Saskatoon, sell from the farmgate.

“We’re only producing 10 percent of what we consume, so we have an opportunity to provide at least what Saskatchewan needs,” Dyck told the conference.

Statistics Canada has said fresh vegetable consumption is increasing to 165 pounds per person per year.

Many people prefer to buy local but can’t if production isn’t sufficient.

Dyck also said there are value added opportunities that the Prairies could capitalize on, such as canned borscht.

“We have the land base and the water,” she said.

“We need the skills, the people that want to get into the marketplace.”

The study’s report is to be complete

by December 2013.

EDUCATION | BEEF SECTOR

Beef industry experts share knowledge, research on Real Agriculture videos

BY BARBARA DUCKWORTH CALGARY BUREAU

A series of educational videos will soon be available online for beef producers.

The Beef Cattle Research Council has worked with the internet-based news service RealAgriculture to

develop 30, 10-minute videos to introduce new techniques. They will feature interviews with researchers, veterinarians and other industry experts.

Council head Reynold Bergen said on one of the videos that research affects producers’ everyday lives, whether it is studying the impacts of antimicrobial resistance or animal

productivity. Slow, incremental improvements in feed efficiency have made it possible to produce more pounds of beef per cow.

Three decades ago, 10 pounds of feed were needed for one lb. of weight gain, but modern animals produce one lb. of gain for every six lb. of feed.

Darren Bevans, manager of Deseret

Ranches, said on the video that his operation has been able to take new ideas and technology and fine tune them.

For example, studies on the benefits of swath grazing showed this technique was a profitable way to winter cows.

“It has helped us move light years

ahead rather than just trying it on our own,” he said.

The videos in the Beef Research School program can be seen at www.

BeefResearachSchool.com or www.

BeefResearch.ca.

Funding for the project came from the Alberta Livestock and Meat Agency and Agriculture Canada.

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ABOVE: Jordan Watson of Rosalind, Alta., concentrates as she lifts the lefse off the pan.

LEFT: Colleen Mosand, left, and Heather Fleck roll out the lefse while Rick Bratrud flips the lefse from two grills. | MARY MACARTHUR PHOTOS

CHRISTMAS TRADITION | NORWEGIAN FOOD

Ready, set, bake — Norwegian style Potato flat bread | Experts and newbies gather to make lefse

BY MARY MACARTHUR CAMROSE BUREAU

BAWLF, Alta. — The need to carry on the Norwegian tradition of baking lefse for Christmas brought families together for a lefse-making bee.

Half a dozen families wiped the dust off their mother’s and grandmother’s lefse grills, floys and rolling pins to spend the day making lefse for the second annual lefse making party at the Bawlf Lutheran Church hall.

Colleen Mosand said spending the day making lefse is always more fun when you turn the baking into a party. It’s also a way of ensuring younger people learn the skill of making the Norwegian flat bread.

The rolling pins are covered in a knee-high sock to ensure the correct consistency for rolling.

Several kinds of floy, or lefse sticks, were used for lifting the lefse off the grill.

Each family brought 18 cups of potatoes to use for the lefse mixture, which at the end of the day would be used for their Christmas food.

ABOVE: Pastor Bill Harder of Camrose, Alta., uses a jar lid to cut rings of lefse to get ready for rolling.

RIGHT: Rochelle Planz of Camrose spent the day rolling dough.

COOKBOOK | ALBERTA AWARD

Cookbook profiling Alberta food producers wins award

BY MARY MACARTHUR CAMROSE BUREAU

An alphabet book based on Alberta food and farmers has won a food literature award.

Foodshed: An Edible Alberta Alphabet, which profiles 76 Alberta growers and producers, won the best food literature award at the 2012 Gourmand World Cookbook Awards and will compete for the Gourmand Best

in the World Awards during the Paris Cookbook Fair.

“It’s the Oscars of food writing,” said author Dee Hobsbawn-Smith.

She said she used her extensive network of contacts to tell the story of food.

Through the farmers, HobsbawnSmith discusses sustainability, animal welfare, farm labour and the environment.

“These farmers are largely engaged

in sustainable agriculture for the local Alberta market,” HobsbawnSmith said about the dairy, cheese, wine, beef, market garden, lamb, grass fed beef, wild rice and asparagus farmers whom she interviewed.

“I wanted to profile people who are leaders making changes and are inspiring to the public,” said Hobsbawn-Smith, now of Saskatoon.

Hobsbawn-Smith has been using, promoting and celebrating local food

since 1992, when she opened her Calgary restaurant, Foodsmith. It’s a trend she believes is here to stay.

“There are a lot of good reasons for wanting to eat local food. People like knowing their money is going to local farmers, not disappearing into a vast food distribution network.”

She said consumers are increasingly interested in knowing more about food and the farmers who produce it, and her book is a way to help

introduce farmers to consumers.

“They ask where to go to find farmraised animals and ‘how do I know what they raise is healthy?’ ” She said the book, which was published in April, has helped continue the conversation about food between farmers and consumers.

“People want more information and to gain more knowledge of their food and how to access it. It’s a book about food with recipes thrown in.”

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BEEF | SLAUGHTER

NORTHERN BEEF PACKERS | CATTLE

Economist advises against slaughter plant

South Dakota packing facility opens doors

Analyzing costs | Low margins in slaughter plants make business difficult for new and small players

BY ROBERT ARNASON

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Stephen Koontz has advice for anyone looking to build a beef slaughter plant in North America — don’t do it.

“Year in and year out, if I can talk a producer group out of building a packing plant, I’ve had a good year,” said Koontz, an agricultural economics professor at Colorado State University.

Producer groups or businesses thinking about building a plant usually understand that four companies, Cargill, National Beef, JBS and Tyson, dominate the beef packing industry in North America.

Nonetheless, most new entrants don’t fully comprehend the big four’s cost advantage, Koontz said.

When asked about the viability of a $40 million, 250 head per day halal and kosher slaughter plant that the Manitoba Cattle Enhancement Council is proposing for Winnipeg, Koontz said it’s crucial to understand the cost per kill of a new plant and how it correlates to the number of animals processed.

In a 2007 paper in which he analyzed packer data, Koontz determined that the average cost of slaughter at the four major packers was $120 to $165 per head, or a mean of $140 per head. In comparison, the slaughter cost at smaller plants were $200 to $375 per head.

Updating the figures to 2012, Koontz estimated it now costs the big four $160 to $175 per head.

Assuming that costs have increased a similar amount for smaller packers, those plants would now spend $230 to $440 per kill.

As an example of scale in the industry, Cargill’s packing plant in Dodge City, Kansas, kills 6,000 animals per day, but Koontz said even beef plants of that size must operate at full capacity.

“Packers do make money, but it’s an extremely low margin business….

The critical thing with these plants is that they’ve got to run two shifts per day, five days a week and one shift on Saturday,” Koontz said.

“If you’re looking at any small plant, they’re usually running one shift per day, sometimes four days a week.

Low margins force beef slaughter plants to run at full capacity. | That just won’t cover the cost of your building and your people.”

Koontz’s cost estimates are similar to numbers cited by Canadian Cattlemen’s Association president Martin Unrau during a speech in Brandon in late November.

He said costs are around $165 per kill at certain JBS plants in the United States and closer to $400 per kill at smaller plants.

A CCA spokesperson said in an email that Unrau’s figures are two years out of date and can’t be applied to a proposed slaughter plant such as the ProNatur project in Winnipeg.

ProNatur spokesperson Adam Dooley said it’s difficult to compare this type of project to large commodity players in the beef industry, because the Winnipeg plant will target niche markets.

“We have calculated our cost per animal and it is competitive,” Dooley said.

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Although cost is a significant factor, Koontz said another argument against building a beef slaughter plant in North America is that existing facilities aren’t operating at full capacity.

Based on data from his 2007 study, Koontz said the industry had approximately 25 percent excess capacity.

A few plants have closed over the last five years, but the North American cattle herd has also contracted.

Therefore, Koontz said excess capacity may no longer be 25 percent, but it’s at least 15 percent.

The plant in Winnipeg is planning to sell its beef into the kosher and halal market, which should partially compensate for increased killing costs.

In a study published this year in Agricultural and Resource Economics Review, Lee Schulz of Iowa State University found that steaks with a religious claim earn a market premium

of $1.18 per lb. compared to steaks that aren’t kosher or halal.

The premium is helpful, but Schulz determined it’s relatively small compared to organic beef, which garners a premium of $2.98 per lb.

Koontz said cost per kill ultimately determines if a plant succeeds or not.

“It’s really hard to get enough premiums to offset a higher cost plant,” he said.

“The theory of premiums is great.

But … what market is not being satisfied now that you’re going to satisfy?

Or whose market are you going to take away from them?”

Cargill already produces certified halal beef at its Dunlop plant in Guelph, Ont., which processes 1,500 head per day.

The Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America certifies the beef from the Guelph plant, which is much closer to the major Canadian markets for halal beef than Winnipeg.

It’s been six years since the project was initially proposed, but a $109 million beef slaughter plant in Aberdeen, S.D., finally began processing cattle this fall.

Northern Beef Packers, which is partially owned by Korean investors and was built to alleviate a beef processing gap in the Dakotas, is now processing cattle. As it scales up production into 2013 and 2014, plant managers expect to process 1,500 cattle per day.

If a second shift is added, the plant’s kill capacity could reach 3,500 per day.

The plant plans to buy cattle from North and South Dakota, Minnesota and Iowa because producers in those states now ship cattle south to plants in Nebraska.

Laure Swanson, Northern Beef Packers marketing director, told the Bismarck Tribune that Canadian producers have expressed interest in selling cattle to the plant.

Aberdeen, which is about a sixhour drive south of Winnipeg, may offer significant transport savings for Manitoba producers, who normally sell cattle to plants in Alberta or to processors hundreds of kilometres south of Aberdeen.

NORTHERN BEEF PACKERS PLANS TO PROCESS 1,500 CATTLE PER DAY.

3,500 CATTLE COULD BE PROCESSED IF THE PLANT ADDS A SECOND SHIFT

GRAIN | MARKETING

High grain prices not linked to end of CWB monopoly, says NFU president Maintaining stance | National Farmers Union president Terry Boehm contends costs for producers will rise

BY BARRY WILSON OTTAWA BUREAU

Prairie grain farmers are having a good year, but that should not be attributed to the end of the CWB monopoly, says National Farmers Union president Terry Boehm.

He also argued during a video appearance before the House of Commons agriculture committee Dec. 6 that government changes to agricultural regulations and rules are turning the clock back to an era when farmers were at the mercy of market forces and powerful monopolies.

During the past century, farmers have lobbied for and won the right to have a greater say in the government

regulatory and co-operative grain system, the Saskatchewan farmer told MPs during the first NFU appearance before the committee in months.

“We’re systematically dismantling that collaborative system under the guise of buzzwords like modernization, rationalization, an assortment of pieces along that line and really recreating an adversarial system where farmers fundamentally end up paying for all the costs in the system, as they always have,” said Boehm.

After weeks of testimony about how this year, with its record grain and oilseed prices, has been a good one for prairie farmers, Conservative MPs pressed Boehm on how farmers are doing in the aftermath of the

CWB monopoly.

The Conservatives pressed for and eventually won the battle over ending the CWB monopoly, but the NFU was one of the strongest defenders of the single desk.

Peace River Conservative MP Bob Zimmer said his farmer constituents have seen positives in the market since the end of the CWB monopoly Aug. 1.

Are NFU farmer members better off this year than last year?

“The prices are not determined entirely by single desk or no single desk or voluntary or otherwise,” said Boehm. “We have droughts that have created relatively buoyant prices, so for the moment farmers are getting high prices, but you can’t attribute

that to marketing freedom or a voluntary board.”

Zimmer responded: “It’s been a good start, I must say.”

On Dec. 4, Western Barley Growers Association director and past president Brian Otto told MPs on the committee it was more than a good start.

He said deliveries are at a decade high level, elevators are moving crop quickly and railways and export terminals are turning deliveries around quickly.

“This is how a commercial marketplace should work and certainly creates an atmosphere that will attract investment into our industry.”

In his testimony, Boehm said his organization is dedicated to a farm

model that differs from the large farm assumption of current policy.

“We believe that small-sized and medium-sized family farms should be the fundamental food producing units in Canada,” he told MPs. “Our mandate is to work for economic and social justice for those farmers.”

He said government policies on the CWB, the Canadian Grain Commission and the railways are returning the farm economy to a time when farmers had less power.

“All of these policies that we’re seeing are really shifting the clock back without actually looking at the entire public good, (without) economic cost-benefit analysis taking place,” he said.

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AGCO’S SINGLE DISC DRILL LEAVES LITTLE RESIDUE The high speed, single disc drill means more acres and reduced tillage. Packers act as gauge wheels. | Page 85

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EQUIPMENT | SEEDING

Concord flies again under Sunflower wing Agco-Amity team up | The Sunflower 9700 is designed for small grain and features a five inch wide seedbed

BY RON LYSENG WINNIPEG BUREAU

WAHPETON, N.D. — There’s good news for farmers who shook their heads when the Concord air drill was pulled from the market.

The Sunflower 9700 Air Till Drill, which will be available for the 2013 seeding season, is a Concord drill with serious upgrades, said Mark Wyrick, global product manager for the Agco-Amity joint venture.

“When we were at Farm Progress in Regina last year, a lot of farmers were asking when we’re going to bring back the Concord,” Wyrick said.

“The Sunflower 9700 is the next generation of what would have been called the Concord. It’s the same concept as the Concord, but with a lot of improvements. The team that designed the Sunflower 9700 is the

same team that designed the original Concord.”

The drill is manufactured in Wahpeton under the joint venture.

Wyrick said the 9700 is designed to be a one-pass drill for small grain.

The wide ribbon seed bed is a key feature, and the five inch wide seedbed has the highest seedbed utilization available with row packing.

The shanks are on a 10 inch row spacing. Each ribbon row is five inches wide, which leaves a five inch non-tilled strip between each row.

Wyrick said the 9700 has more of a square shaped frame and is deeper front to rear. Unlike the 9800 Single Disc Drill that Agco-Amity introduced at the same time, the Air Till Drill is intended to operate at a more conventional five m.p.h.

“Ribbon seeding was long ago proven to produce yields that consis-

tently outperform conventional row drills,” said Tom Draper, product manager of seeding and tillage equipment at Sunflower.

“Plant response with ribbon seeding is a much stronger stem, superior roots and maximum yields. Concord proved over and over again that this is the key to maximum production.”

He said ribbon seeding is the foundation of the 9700 and allows producers to choose between three options for fertilizer placement: • fertilizer can be placed with the seed in the ribbon • fertilizer can be placed below the seed ribbon with a variety of opener configurations • anhydrous can be placed at the wing tips of sweep openers Draper said packing is the key to uniform emergence in cereal grains, and good packing can’t be attained

without a heavy frame. Weighing in at 36,500 pounds for the 60 foot drill, the Amity-designed 9700 weighs more than most similar drills from other competitors.

Each packing wheel is mounted on its own walking beam, and each walking beam has its own individual spring mount to the drill frame. A run will hop stones or ridges that it encounters without affecting the others.

The 9700 functions in all seeding situations, from conventional tillage to no-till in heavy residue, but seeding into heavy residue was the design team’s major goal. Shanks are arranged on the frame so the drill can seed into extreme conditions without clogging.

Optional coulters at the front are available for severe residue situations such as standing corn stalks

and heavy wheat residue.

An optional disc leveller prevents the rear shanks from covering the rows of the front shanks, ensuring that all seed rows have an equal amount of soil cover for uniform seed germination and emergence.

Depth control collars on the hydraulic packer lift cylinders allow the operator to see if all openers are at the correct depth. Re-phasing lift cylinders allows the drill to return to the same level after raising and lowering.

The drill has a 650 lb. trip spring to allow the openers to jump over obstacles and immediately return to work. The 9700 can be set up for anhydrous ammonia.

Power requirements are seven to nine horsepower per foot of drill.

For more information, visit www. sunflowermfg.com.

MACHINERY | SEEDING

Agco’s new line has long heritage

BY RON LYSENG WINNIPEG BUREAU

WAHPETON, N.D. — The evolution of brand names and ownership of farm equipment factories can be as confusing as seeing three paint schemes on the same implement.

For example, seeding and tillage equipment rolling out of the factory in Wahpeton, North Dakota, might have a connection to Fargo Products, Amity, Agco, Wil-Rich, Wishek, Challenger or Sunflower, according to Mark Wyrick, global product manager at the plant.

“The product line here in Wahpe-

ton is comprised of components or remnants from numerous companies,” said Wyrick.

Brothers Howard and Brian Dahl are the major players in bringing these products together, he added.

Farm equipment is in their blood, dating back to 1948 when their grandfather was a founding partner in the Melroe Bobcat company.

Their father bought control of Steiger in 1970 and served as chief executive officer, turning the tractor company into a thriving business that he sold to Case in 1986.

Howard and Brian incorporated Concord in 1977 and quickly made it

the number one air seeder in North America. When Case bought Concord in 1996, the Dahls established Amity Technology, which focused on leading edge technology in seeding and beet harvest equipment.

At the same time, former Concord employees established Fargo Products, which designed the stainless steel air tank and the drill now known as the Sunflower 9700. Fargo Products also discovered the Australian single disc drill now known as the Sunflower 9800.

Amity then bought Fargo Products and its patents. In 2006, it bought 50 percent of Wishek. Amity stepped

Agco’s seeding equipment is made from parts from different companies. | FILE PHOTO further into the air seeding business in 2007 when it bought the design and patents for the Australian single disc drill.

“Then in 2011, Wil-Rich and Wishek became part of a joint venture com-

pany formed by Agco and Amity,” said Wyrick. “This was a good move for all parties. Agco gets a new line of seeding equipment, which they needed, and Amity gains access to new markets.”

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PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT | SEEDING

Spiral slows seed speed

BY RON LYSENG WINNIPEG BUREAU

The Dutch Airguard reduces the pressure in the product line before the opener, allowing seed or fertilizer to land accurately in the furrow, without the bounce caused by high air flows associated with larger application rates. | DUTCH INDUSTRIES PHOTOS

Brian Cruson wanted a seed brake to equalize the pressure and flow in air seeder seed runs.

But it had to be adjustable.

Such a system would also let farmers set up their air carts with the right air for each opener and cart .

His design is a black, ultravioletprotected spiral device that quickly splices into the seed runs. He calls it airguard.

Conventional seed brakes reduce seed bounce but don’t permit fine tuning to achieve uniform airflow to all openers, said Cruson, an engineer

and part owner of Dutch Industries.

On most air delivery systems, seed is delivered down to the boot at about 70 km-h.

“The typical seed brake we see on the market can slow the speed of the seed, but it doesn’t give you any means to tune it,” he said.

“Seeds from a short run that’s closer to the manifold are always faster than the seeds out at the ends of the longer runs. So even if you have seed brakes on all runs, the short run seeds continue to bounce more than seeds that travel through a long run.”

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the same speed and with the same force, he said. The other obvious benefit is that more seeds end up in the trench instead of laying on the surface.

Enter Cruson’s new spiral.

Air, seed and fertilizer come shooting down the chute on their trip to the boot. Air always follows the course of least resistance, so when it enters the spiral, it rushes out the cap at the top of the Airguard.

The seed has weight, so it continues falling into the spiral and through the opener, but at a more relaxed rate.

Cruson decided to control the air in each seed brake by adjusting the height of the cap with spacer washers.

If he installs the full complement of washers under any cap, that cap is raised up enough that 100 percent of the air flow blows out. If he removes all the spacers, the cap fits tight and no air is released. All of the air goes down the tube.

A good benchmark at which to start is 90 percent of the air out the top and 10 percent down the tube with the seed. That works out to a seed speed of 10 to 13 km-h.

Even light-weight canola seeds do not exit via the exhaust.

Airguard has a second benefit, which is seed flow uniformity from one end of the drill to the other. The operator can fine tune the overall system using a flow meter costing $200. The ability to add or remove spacer washers lets the operator tune every opener so they all have the same flow rate.

The ability to control the air released out the top has the added advantage of allowing seed and granular fertilizer to go down at the same time without the granular plugging from fertilizer dust. There is no screen in the system, thus no screen to catch dust.

The Airguard can be installed on any brand or model air cart. It sells for $19.95. For more information, call Cruson at 306-781-4820 or visit www. dutchopeners.com.

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Agco’s single disc drill runs at higher speeds Australian design | Heavy, high speed drill enables farmers to seed at 10 m.p.h.

BY RON LYSENG WINNIPEG BUREAU

WAHPETON, N.D. — The Sunflower 9800 Single Disc Drill introduced by Agco this summer is designed to work at speed.

“If you don’t have the power to seed at a minimum of 5.5 m.p.h., then you need a bigger tractor,” said Mark Wyrick, global product manager for Agco-Amity.

He said seven to nine m.p.h. is typical in fields where rocks are not an issue. When rocks are an issue, six m.p.h. is more appropriate.

Seed bounce is not the problem a person might imagine when running at those speeds. Wyrick said the 9800, one of the heaviest drills on the market, is designed for higher speeds and to keep the openers at a constant depth.

It’s called a single disc drill, but each trailing arm actually carries two sets of paired discs mounted six inches apart. There’s a nine inch gap on the field surface, which is not disturbed, and then two more sets of paired discs on the next arm. The patent refers to it as opposing single discs.

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“I suppose you could also call it a paired row because the two discs work in conjunction with one another. They depend on each other,” said Wyrick.

“The discs fracture the soil and lift it. While the soil is lifted, the seed is placed into the soil. The soil then falls back over the seed row, preventing seed and fertilizer from bouncing out. Speed is an essential part of the plan.”

Wyrick said the angle of the discs is critical in lifting the soil and letting it fall back over the seeds. The concept, which was engineered and patented in Australia, is aimed at dry regions where farmers want an absolute minimum of soil disturbance, he added.

The disc on the left side throws soil to the right side, and a distinct line in the field delineates where the disc travelled. The field to the left of this disc is undisturbed.

The same action is repeated with the disc on the right side throwing soil to the left. The field surface to the right, outside the seed zone, is left untouched.

Amity Technology thought the drill would be a good fit for drier regions of North America.

It bought the patents and now manufactures the drill in the AgcoAmity joint venture factory in Wahpeton, N.D. Amity field tested 25 units in 2008, fine tuning the geometry of the discs to suit heavy clay soil.

The discs have what amounts to five degrees toe-out. The leading edges of the two discs at the nine o’clock position are farther apart than the trailing edges at the three o’clock position.

The pair of discs are six inches apart, and their action creates a six inch wide cultivated seedbed for two rows of seed.

The discs also have three degrees positive camber, so the bottoms of the discs at the six o’clock position are closer to each other in the soil than they are at the 12 o’clock position.

“You can run granular fertilizer with the seed or you can add an optional mid-row bander for any form of nitrogen fertilizer,” said Wyrick.

“The mid-row disc is mounted ahead of and centred between each pair of discs. So you have nitrogen down the middle with a seed row three inches off to each side.”

Most drills run the gauge wheel next to or close to the opener, but the 9800 packer tires do double duty.

They pack the seed row and hold the discs at the precise seeding depth set by the operator.

Locating packers on the trailing arm well behind the opener allows dirt coming off the discs to flow back to cover seeds without interference.

This design reduces the amount of crop residue tucking into the seed trench, eliminates sidewall compaction and leaves a six inch wide strip of black soil to promote soil warming.

There are no springs on the trailing arms. Instead, there is only one hydraulic cylinder for each arm.

Depth control collars on those cylinders hold the frame at the correct height.

The discs seed shallower as the frame rises and deeper as the frame lowers. Seed depth goes from zero to three inches.

Down pressure adjustment is onthe-go from the cab. A display panel in the cab allows the operator to monitor toolbar down force.

The single disc drill was designed to be simple with a minimum of moving parts. The design of the trailing arm eliminates more than 75 percent of the moving parts normally associated with conventional single disc drills.

Two grease zerks on each arm require service every 25 hours. All bearings on the discs and packer hubs require greasing once a year.

“From the start, the Sunflower 9800

The Agco 9800 is one of the heavier machines in the small grains marketplace. It relies on a single disc and trailing arm design. | AGCO PHOTO was intended to be a minimal soil disturbance drill for small grains in dry areas,” said Wyrick.

The machine is effective in high residue conditions, he added.

“We sell a lot of them in western North Dakota and up around Regina and west from there,” he said.

“Without changing anything, the drill works equally well in no-till, minimum-till and conventional tillage situations.”

Wyrick said the drill is a good match for the new 9900 series stainless steel air cart or it can be configured to work with any other brand of tank.

It can double chute with anhydrous ammonia, liquid or granular nitrogen.

The SF 9800 is available in widths from 30 to 60 feet. Power requirement is relatively low at seven to nine horsepower per foot of drill.

For more information, visit www. sunflowermfg.com.

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The Sunflower 9800 Single Disc Drill behaves more like a paired row drill. The six inch tilled strip has two seed rows. The nine inch undisturbed strip between the tilled strips remains intact, even when the drill is running nine m.p.h. | AGCO PHOTO

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Tank mixing and multiple mode of action combination herbicides are necessary to combat resistant weeds. | MICHAEL RAINE PHOTO HERBICIDES | WEED RESISTANCE

Use herbicide tank mix against resistance: agrologist Reducing risk | Glyphosate resistant kochia is spreading, but officials worry about resistant wild oats, green foxtail and cleavers

BY DAN YATES SASKATOON NEWSROOM

Weed biologist Eric Johnson was telling farmers as recently as a few years ago to fight problematic weeds with a higher rate of glyphosate.

The Agriculture Canada scientist has since changed his message, armed with a better understanding of how weeds develop resistance to commonly used herbicides and knowledge of glyphosate-resistant kochia on the Prairies.

At the Agr i-Trend 2012 Far m Forum Event in Saskatoon, Johnson urged producers to guard against herbicide resistance by tank mixing herbicides with multiple modes of action, especially in chem-fallowed fields where resistant weeds are first appearing.

“So even people that advise (farmers) are a bit of the problem or contributed to the problem,” he said in an interview.

“And so there’s still a bit of that mentality … but really, we should be tank mixing.”

Officials announced earlier this year that glyphosate-resistant kochia had been discovered in three chemfallowed fields in southern Alberta in 2011, the result of extensive use of the Group 9 herbicide regularly applied as Roundup.

Further survey work uncovered more populations of resistant kochia nearby and all signs point to the presence of the weeds in 2012 at a location further north in Alberta and a few sites in southern Saskatchewan.

Johnson told the conference that only 15 years ago scientists predicted weeds wouldn’t develop resistance.

“I think we’ve learned as weed scientists now to realize we’ll never say that a plant won’t develop resistance to herbicides because there’s so many different ways they can adapt.”

Johnson said officials want to do more extensive surveying for resistant kochia in Saskatchewan. As a tumbleweed, it produces large amounts of seed and travels quickly.

“Kochia responds to the environment. It likes dry, saline conditions,” said Johnson.

“The last few years, it’s been wetter, so it hasn’t been quite as predominant and, I don’t think, quite as on people’s minds. One dry year and it’ll be back and they’ll remember how serious it actually is.”

All kochia populations on the Prairies are already assumed to be resistant to Group 2 herbicides, which spread quickly in a five-year period

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in the 2000s. Johnson said growers must keep this in mind when tankmixing herbicides to delay or manage Group 9 resistant populations because the Group 2 herbicide won’t be an effective selection.

He said producers have several options for tank mixes in wheat and barley crops including dicamba, Cleanstart and Blackhawk, although he noted that 2,4-D alone won’t effectively manage glyphosateresistant kochia populations.

Growers have fewer options in pulse and canola crops, but those available include Cleanstart and Amitrole 240.

Johnson is researching the use of alternative Group 14 and 15 herbicides on some crops.

“It does buy us time. We can’t lose sight of those other things you have to do that are important: good plant density, competitive crops, crop rotations,” he said.

“Those are very critical as well into extending the life of our herbicides.”

Glyphosate-resistant kochia is appearing in chem-fallow fields, where Johnson recommended producers tank mix with Cleanstart, a Group 9 herbicide, or Distinct, a dicamba product.

“I would like to talk to the growers more in the infected area that are chem-fallowing and discuss it with them. I don’t want to come out and say that you shouldn’t be doing this because they are doing it for a reason and it is a drier area and fallow has been and probably will continue to be a part of their system down there,” said Johnson. “We might just have to work on some options to reduce their risk.”

Based on their abundance, officials believe wild oats, green foxtail and cleavers are the weed populations in which glyphosate resistance may appear in next.

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APAS takes steps to increase membership Incentive program | President urges directors to become more active within their rural municipalities

BY KAREN BRIERE REGINA BUREAU

Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan president Norm Hall challenged directors last week to build a stronger organization based on the success of the last year.

“You need to take ownership of it,” he told delegates at the start of their annual general meeting in Regina.

He said they need to be more active within their member rural municipalities and take responsibility for making sure the APAS board is

speaking on their behalf.

Hall, a Wynyard farmer who became president a year ago, was re-elected to another term later in the meeting.

APAS continues to rebuild after infighting nearly destroyed the organization several years ago.

It has struggled to retain members after reaching a peak of 135 RM members in 2006.

The organization began 2012 with 61 out of a possible 295 RMs. An introductory membership campaign attracted 30 more RMs, and general manager Nial Kuyek said the

challenge now is to keep them.

These members are considered transitional until they begin to pay regular membership fees, which are either six cents an acre or a half-mill based on the 2000 assessment, whichever is less. Kuyek said most members pay the fee based on acres.

APAS hired field representative Bruce Dodds a year ago to recruit and retain members. He said he had met with 160 non-members by the end of November.

“If we can speak to a council, 20 percent of the time they become a

member,” he said.

APAS districts are based on the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities division map. Dodds said there were only three members in District 3 at the start of the year but seven have been added.

He said his goal for next year is for more than half of the province’s RMs to belong to the organization. Another membership incentive will be used.

Meanwhile, Todd Lewis from Gray and Arlynn Kurtz from Stockholm will return as vice-presidents for another year.

Kuyek served notice that he will retire at the end of June. He identified three challenges for APAS: member recruitment and retention, expansion of the associate membership base to more commodity organizations and more work in policy development and advancement.

APAS will run a projected deficit of $67,000 this year. Kuyek said that would be covered by an operating surplus from previous years.

The organization recently moved its Regina office, which Kuyek said will save $50,000 per year.

AGRIBITION | REPAIRS

Regina OKs building fund for Agribition

BY KAREN BRIERE REGINA BUREAU

Ten days after the leaky roofs in the Regina buildings used for Canadian Western Agribition drew headlines, a city committee has allocated money for repairs and to develop a longterm plan.

The finance and administration committee Dec. 4 recommended that $100,000 from the city’s Community Investment Fund money be used to fix aging infrastructure. The Canada Centre roof will be among the first to be fixed.

Another $100,000 from the same fund will be spent on a study of Agribition’s impact and a plan to ensure it remains sustainable.

“Due to the fact that this event is one of the most significant annual events in Regina in terms of economic impact, and the fact that the city owns the facilities which host the event, there is a need to develop a new partnership model that addresses today’s facility issues and that ensures the long-term sustainability of the event,” said a committee document.

Previous estimates suggest Agribition pumps $27 million into the local economy during its six-day show each year.

Attendance last year was 126,000.

Agribition chief executive officer Marty Seymour said the study, to be led by the Regina Regional Opportunities Commission, is the “real win.”

Agribition is only a renter for three weeks of the year, he noted, and new buildings must be multi-purpose to earn income from many types of events. The study will look at operating and capital requirements.

Seymour said he hopes it can be complete within six months.

He said the $100,000 for immediate repairs will hardly make a dint in the work that needs to be done, but it will take some pressure off.

The city already supports Agribition through an annual grant of $45,000.

The Regina Hotel Association, which already contributes financially to Agribition, will also provide $15,000 for the study.

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TRAILING THE HERD

Producers call for inquiry into XL Foods Looking for answers | Producer group wants to know what caused E. coli contamination

BY BARBARA DUCKWORTH CALGARY BUREAU

Beef producers want to know what went wrong at XL Foods following Canada’s largest ever meat recall.

The beef processing company at Brooks, Alta., was closed for a month this fall after the discovery of E. coli 0157:H contamination. International markets were lost, beef from 5,000 head of cattle was destroyed and questions grew over how things got out of hand.

Alberta Beef Producers passed a resolution at its recent annual meeting calling for an independent inquiry, and the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association is demanding answers to a long list of questions submitted to the federal government.

“It is a big question everywhere — what happened?” rancher Bob Lowe of Nanton said at the ABP meeting held in Calgary Dec. 3-5.

“It is not a matter of laying blame,” he said. “We just want answers as to what happened.”

The CCA submitted its questions to an expert advisory committee within the federal government.

“We put together a list of 25 questions based on things like how did the recall end up getting expanded to muscle cuts … questions that we were hearing from producers,” said CCA vice-president Dave Solverson.

There are also questions about how communications were handled and technical matters.

Federal agriculture Gerry Ritz said in a Dec. 7 interview that the advisory committee set up to look into the matter is expected to take months, said.

He defended the work of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and the extent of the recall.

“We take it to heart and don’t want to see those types of issues happen but we will never apologize for the size and the scope of the recall. If that is what is required, that is what we will do,” he said.

He is also confident the management style of new owners JBS-USA will introduce a new food safety culture and new federal legislation for food safety should improve future investigations.

In the meantime, XL Foods is processing up to 2,500 head per day. JBS has an option to buy the troubled

company and its assets for $100 million but said it is still evaluating the deal.

Willie Van Solkema, a former president of sales and operations at XL Foods, was named president of JBSCanada Dec. 5.

Sterling Fox, head of cattle procurement for XL, now holds that same job within the new framework.

“There are a lot of positive things with JBS coming to Canada,” Fox told the ABP meeting. “I believe they will drive a ton of value throughout the Canadian market.”

As a multinational company, JBS has a presence in 151 countries and produces a large portfolio of branded beef products. XL’s production should return to 4,000 head per day once it regains its license to export to the United States.

“If we had access to beef in the U.S., we could be back up to full production,” Fox said.

Bacterial contamination and food safety is an ongoing challenge for large processors.

Scott Entz of Cargill Meat Solutions of High River, Alta., said the plant uses practices, training and specific interventions to reduce contamination at every step of the process.

“Even at Cargill, I can’t stand up and tell you we are never ever going to have microbes,” he said.

“If the loads coming in are high enough, with all these steps we can’t guarantee ourselves we have eliminated all that microbe.”

He said the company conducts regular staff retraining, particularly in areas where the risk of contamination is higher.

It has also installed 120 video cameras throughout the plant to observe practices. Employees do not know when the cameras are photographing them. Entz said the cameras are used for training and correcting mistakes rather than for discipline.

The company installed a new skinning line in 2005, in which carcasses are washed to remove dirt and manure before the hide is removed.

One practice that is not in use is irradiation. It is approved in the United States, but Canada does not allow it. Cargill is working with the CCA for regulatory change.

However, its use is minimal in the U.S. because of public perception.

Jeff Taylor follows cows up the coulee on the Flying R Ranch near Elkwater, Alta., just before sunset on Dec. 4. | CAMILLE REESOR PHOTO

FEED | RESEARCH

Experts working to identify more feed efficient animals Looking for savings | The rising cost of feeding has officials looking for genetic markers that could bring savings to producers

BY MARY MACARTHUR CAMROSE BUREAU

RED DEER — Cattle producers can save more than $40 per head per year in feed costs by choosing more feed efficient animals, says a beef cattle management specialist.

The growing cost of feed grain will make selecting cattle for feed efficiency an important tool for producers, John Basarab told producers during the Western Canadian Grazing Conference.

“We as a beef industry cannot ignore that,” said Basarab, a research scientist with the University of Alberta and a beef cattle management and genetics specialist with Alberta Agriculture.

“Inefficient animals eat for fun.”

Basarab has been researching feed efficiency since the 1990s, but it is only in recent years, as feed grain costs rise, that producers and industry associations have taken a closer look at selecting feed efficient cattle.

Jeff Hyatt, beef development co-ordinator with the Canadian Hereford Association, said the organization is testing 900 Hereford bulls over the next three years to identify the most feed efficient animals.

“We want to identify the most feed efficient animals within the breed,” said Hyatt.

The association then wants to develop a marker for the feed efficiency gene to help identify animals that have the ability to eat less and gain the same.

The bulls will be tested at Olds College in Olds, Alta., and Cattleland Feedyards in Strathmore, Alta., using the GrowSafe Systems, which can measure individual feed intake.

Hyatt said finding more efficient animals is key to keeping the industry profitable, particularly if producers can save $40 a head in feed when only a few years ago profit was $20 per head.

Basarab said feed efficiency is a moderately inheritable trait. Selecting for animals that eat less but gain the same weight seems to have no affect on growth rate, body size, calving ease, birth rate and weaning weight.

Feed costs for slaughter heifers and steers from efficient sires could be reduced by $16 a head over a 150-day finishing period compared to the offspring of inefficient sires. The same 3.7 percent cost saving could reduce feeding costs for efficient

cows by $26 a head compared to inefficient cows, he added.

Improved feed efficiency will also help Canadian cattle producers compete with breeding programs around the world, which are also looking at feed efficiency.

“Over the years when I first started, very few breed associations did this; now they’re all doing this,” Basarab said.

“Seed stock producers have already incorporated this into their breeding program. All of the beef producing countries in the world are looking at it very seriously. All they’re figuring out is how to include it into a multitrait selection program.”

The chicken, dairy and pork sectors have already developed animals with better feed efficiency, he added.

“They’ve blown our socks off.”

Basarab estimates a five percent increase in feed efficiency would mean $100 million in savings, even if it were adopted by only 30 percent of cattle producers.

He said rotational grazing, cross breeding, improved management and genetic selection have all improved efficiency in cattle. The next step is choosing cattle that eat less.

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Hog farmers hope campaign will help Sharing stories | Alberta group looks to raise awareness of provincial pork producers

BY MARY MACARTHUR CAMROSE BUREAU

LEDUC, Alta. — Alberta pork producers have voted to launch a public relations campaign to help publicize their plight.

Producer Jaco Poot said few Albertans know hog farmers are struggling to pay their bills and stay in business.

“Consumers and the average neighbour doesn’t know what is going on in the industry,” Poot said during Alberta Pork’s annual meeting before producers voted for an awareness campaign.

“We have to create way more awareness in the general population of where we are today.”

Northern Alberta pork producer Rocky Morrell said there is a disconnect between consumers, retailers and producers. He estimates that the province’s 1.2 million sows will drop to 400,000 if changes aren’t made.

“This is a race to the bottom,” he said.

“Then consumers might think of us as a niche market.… The only game in town is to try and get retailers and

We have to create way more awareness in the general population of where we are today.

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consumers to try and understand what is going on.”

Tony Martinez of Donald’s Fine Foods in Richmond, B.C ., said consumers need to understand they can’t buy the cheapest American-imported pork in the grocery store.

“We have to get consumers to understand they must pay more.”

Morrell said the campaign needs to be about more than trying to persuade consumers to eat more pork.

Instead, consumers need to know they must be willing to help sustain an industry or Canadian pork production will disappear.

“We need to change from selling pork to sustaining this industry or we will be gone.”

FUNDING | RESEARCH

Alberta Beef Producers | Group wants return of non-refundable checkoff

BY BARBARA DUCKWORTH CALGARY BUREAU

Alberta Beef Producers want to reinstate the non-refundable $3 checkoff.

The organization collects $3 per head sold in the province and sets aside $1 for Canada Beef Inc. and the Beef Cattle Research Council. That portion is not refunded.

Provincial legislation passed two years ago requires that all levies collected on agriculture products be refundable upon request.

ABP consequently saw its once hefty budget reduced to $5 million per year.

Delegates passed a resolution to return to a non-refundable levy during the ABP Dec. 3-5 annual meeting in Calgary.

“We believe this needs to go to a vote to the producers. It needs to be put into their hands,” ABP chair Doug Sawyer said in an interview.

“We are certainly hearing from producers more and more that they want it back. We’ll have to look at the right time.”

He said producers should see the money as an investment in beef marketing programs, promotions, education, research and trade advocacy through the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association.

The financial pinch has been noticeable.

ABP collected about $10 million last year and more than $2 million was rebated to more than 600 producers. Most of the refunds went to a few large feedlots.

“We need to have some money going forward that we know is there, if we want to continue these research projects at a reasonable level,” said Greg Bowie of Ponoka, newly elected vice-chair.

Some producers at the meeting suggested the refundable portion should be left alone so the industry can continue to co-operate with the Alberta Cattle Feeders Association and Western Stock Growers Association, which want choice.

They also argued that the refundable checkoff has made ABP more efficient and cost-conscious.

However, others said secure funding is needed for a united industry.

“This is a debate we need to have.

There has been pain, but there have

been some gains,” said Cecilie Fleming of Granum.

Others argued the money is needed to properly represent producers at the provincial and national levels.

“We cannot represent the producers if we do not have the funding. We cannot have all the committees and all the councils we have if we do not have the funding,” said Gordon Graves of Iron River.

“It is imperative for the survival of this industry that we have a united, democratic voice and this is the organization.”

Lorrie Jespersen, who represents Alberta Milk, said the change has left some organizations cash strapped, and delegates end up paying out of their own pockets to support the association.

“It was a ploy by the government of the day to divide and conquer so they could control agriculture in the way they want. It is not giving agriculture the true voice that it needs,” he said.

Alberta is Canada’s largest beef producing province, and has had a strong voice on the national scene. It also paid a large share of the bills, said Rob Somerville of Endiang.

“In past years, when we had a countervail, it was ABP that carried the ball financially for the rest of the country,” he said.

“If we had to do that again, I think we would be challenged. We need secure funding and a non-refundable checkoff so we can defend our industry against trade challenges and to maintain our access to foreign markets.”

ABP’s financial report said the last anti-dumping investigation in which the Canadian cattle industry was involved cost $4.5 million. Alberta contributed half the money.

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COW EVALUATION | UDDER, TEATS

Examination of udders, teats will help decide retention value ANIMAL HEALTH

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here are many things to evaluate when selecting a cow. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s particularly important to examine for udder and teat conformation.

Many cows are culled later in life because of bad teats.

Calves of a cow with bad teats may have a hard time sucking and getting much needed colostrum. Persuading a calf to suck on the big coke bottle teats can take a lot of individual attention in the spring calving rush when labour is at a premium.

Look at the developing udder for signs of abnormally large or small teats when selecting heifer replacements in the spring. The teats should be uniformly in a square. You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want extra teats.

This is especially critical in dairy cattle where milkers are put on four teats on a twice daily basis. Most supernumerary (extra) teats are rudimentary at best and are usually either between the normal teats or behind the normal four teats.

I surgically remove a few in show cattle, but most often they are left.

They can become a problem if they are large and the calf tries to suck on them. They are most often blind ending and rudimentary and the milk producing gland isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t attached.

The problem is newborn calves can spend a lot of time trying to get milk out of them.

Cows are occasionally five quartered, which doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hurt in a beef herd but is a definite no-no in a dairy animal. Most dairies check newborn calves for that reason.

Some heifer calves deposit a lot of fat in the udder. This extra fat has been proven to hurt their future milk production. They become the good looking fat healthy cows that produce scrawny calves because of lack of milk production.

Lower weaning weights are most generally a sign of poor milk production unless there is another medical reason for the poor weight gains. This is another good reason for records and having tags in both cow and calf.

Knowing the birth date of the calf and its size at weaning helps eliminate the poor milkers.

Teats on yearlings should be noticeable but not too large and evenly placed. Too small or too large make it difficult for the calf to latch onto at birth.

Smaller teats also have a smaller streak canal that requires lots of sucking to get milk. Calves are not stupid so will gravitate to sucking on the teats that milk the easiest.

Teats that are too large are also hard for the calf to suck on. They have larger streak canals and will often leak milk if the teat sphincter is not tight. These quarters are prone to mastitis.

The teat will either grow larger over time because it is never milked out or a chronic mastitis will take hold, rendering the quarter useless.

The good news about chronic mastitis is the quarter can be dried off

chemically if the cow is not sick.

A veterinarian can advise on treatment, which involves either copper sulfate solution or silver nitrate solution put up the infected quarter. This sets up chemical inflammation scarring and drying off of the quarter.

I prefer 12 cc of a one percent silver nitrate solution infused up the quarter and then repeated in 10 days.

It is much easier if the cow is in the process of being weaned and the other quarters are being dried off naturally.

The cow then freshens next year as a three teater. Milk production does not suffer because a three teated cow will produce almost as much as a four teated cow.

However, it is best to cull the cow if two quarters are shot because milk production is considerably less.

Calves usually avoid these quarters because the taste of mastitic milk is not good, and the swelling and inflammation should alert the producer to check.

Scarred and blind teats are more difficult to notice, but there are telltale signs: either the calf always seems to be sucking and yet is gaunt or the cowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s udder is always full.

If in doubt, get the cow into the maternity pen and strip out the quarters to see if milk is present.

Not many cows are brought into maternity pens these days to calve out because of easy calving, but the

ones that are should be stripped out t o ma k e s u re t h e t e at s a re n o t plugged. This makes it much easier on a calf just getting started, but it also allows problems to be detected early. Many calves starve to death each year or donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get enough colostrum because of teat problems.

Heavy milkers develop low slung bags and/or their suspensory apparatus becomes stretched in later life.

Teat placement becomes too low, which makes it difficult for tall calves to suck. They should be put on the cull list.

Self suckers or heifers that suck on their pen mates should also be sold as slaughter animals.

As well, watch for teat injuries from

freezing on cold windy days. Ointments may be able to prevent serious mastitis problems or calves getting kicked as they suck these sore blackened teats.

We can lower the cull rate for udder and teat problems later in life by checking teat and udder conformation early and not using the undesirables as replacements. You wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t eliminate all the problems, but most can be avoided. Your goal is tight uddered, soft milkers with good milk production that have a long productive life in your herd.

Roy Lewis has a veterinary practice in Westlock, Alta. and works part time as a technical services veterinarian with Merck Animal Health.

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NY TSX NY NY TSX TSX OTC

CLOSE LAST WK 27.18 11.26 72.89 29.75 5.78 16.20 13.15

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A think-tank report claims Canada’s food industry is hampered by outdated federal food policies and suggests phasing out supply management and farm income programs. | FILE PHOTO FOOD POLICY | BUSINESS ORIENTED

Food industry growth hampered New food policy needed | Conference Board of Canada says changes needed for increased trade

BY BARRY WILSON OTTAWA BUREAU

The Conference Board of Canada says “the sky is the limit” for Canada’s food industry because of growing world demand, but only if major policy reforms are made.

Reforms include a move away from government support in the farm and food sectors and toward a more market driven sector, including phasing out supply management.

“There is a potential to move business risk management away from government inter ventions and toward companies, where it currently resides in the processing and retailing subsectors,” said the business-oriented think-tank’s report on the viability of Canada’s food economy, which was published last week.

“A new business and innovation model … will be needed to capture additional value and capitalization.

Enhanced viability resides in investments.”

The report from the research organization, done under the auspices of its recently created Centre for Food in Canada, joins a growing body of business-oriented arguments that agriculture and food policy is stuck in a past when the role of government

A new business and innovation model … will be needed to capture additional value and capitalization.

CONFERENCE BOARD REPORT

was to insulate the sector from market forces and to compensate when market returns fall.

Its external reviewers were from the free enterprise Winnipeg-based Frontier Centre for Public Policy and Guelph’s George Morris Centre.

The report said the new model would include phasing out supply management production control and tariff protection and shifting away from AgriStability farm income support.

A board report on how to move dairy, poultry and egg sectors beyond supply management will be issued soon, possibly this winter.

“The process of change would likely involve transitional payments and budgetary support to supply-managed farms and away from consumer transfers,” the report said.

“It would likely entail a shift away

from Growing Forward’s current (business risk management) support, notably AgriStability, to a new business model.”

The report didn’t analyze the effect of sharp cuts in government contributions to AgriStability and AgriInvest that federal and provincial ministers agreed to in September and are slated to take effect April 1.

However, it said a credible study on “the economic costs of the termination of supply management” is needed.

It said the agriculture sector should be subjected to the “creative destruction” that faces most business sectors that either adapt to market forces or go out of business.

“The scale of public support programs is such that they have a powerful influence on the organization of agricultural firms,” said report authors Michael Burt, Michael Grant, Jean-Charles Le Vallée and Erin Butler.

“Current state supports are sufficient to make non-viable operators viable. Large parts of the primary sector are, in effect, insured against the vagaries of the creative destruction processes that are very much alive in the processing and retailing sectors of the industry.”

The report included a favourable

snapshot of the end of the Crow rate prairie grain transportation subsidy in 1995, which ended more than half a billion dollars in annual transportation help to land-locked wheat farmers.

It argued that the move encouraged diversification of the farm economy at the expense of a decline in wheat.

The report was also scathing in its review of Quebec’s farm income support programs that it says limit diversification, growth and risk-taking.

“A transition period is needed along with financial support so farmers can adapt to changes,” the board said.

“It will be difficult and painful and will require an entrepreneurial attitude (among Quebec farmers).”

The report supported its claim that agriculture is protected by arguing consumers and taxpayers contributed $82 billion to agriculture between 2003 and 2010 through higher prices and government support.

It said these support levels and protections are under threat as Canada increasingly looks for a role in broader free trade agreements.

Domestic polic y and subsidy reform is needed if Canada is to succeed in more trade and businessoriented international environments, the report added.

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AGCO Corp.

NY Buhler Ind. TSX Caterpillar Inc. NY CNH Global NY Deere and Co. NY Vicwest Fund TSX

CLOSE LAST WK 46.60 5.57 86.99 48.00 85.43 12.53

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Agrium TSX BASF OTC Bayer Ag OTC Dow Chemical NY Dupont NY BioSyent Inc. TSXV Monsanto NY Mosaic NY PotashCorp TSX Syngenta ADR

CLOSE LAST WK 98.74 90.60 92.77 30.30 43.18 0.91 90.69 53.60 39.04 80.23

101.44 89.89 90.60 30.19 43.14 0.93 91.59 54.06 38.43 79.97

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Toronto Stock Exchange is TSX. Canadian Venture Exchange is TSX Venture or TSXV. NAS: Nasdaq Stock Exchange. NY: New York Stock Exchange. ADR: New York/American Depository Receipt. OTC: Over the counter.

List courtesy of Ian Morrison, financial advisor with Raymond James Ltd. in Calgary. Member of CIPF. Equity prices are from Thomson Reuters and OTC prices from Union Securities Ltd, Assiniboia Farmland LP. Sources are believed to be reliable, but accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Within the last year, Raymond James provided paid advice regarding securities of Cervus Equip. Contact Morrison at 877-264-0333.

U.S. farm bill may see cut in budget U.S. lawmakers are battling out disputes over a new farm bill.

Cuts in crop subsidies and reductions in food stamps are major stumbling points. Farm spending cuts of $23 billion to $35 billion have been floated.

A new farm bill would now likely be absorbed into an overall budgetcutting designed to avert the looming “fiscal cliff.”

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FOOD SAFETY | INDUSTRY INCENTIVE

Time to introduce tax credit to upgrade food safety MANAGING THE FARM

ANDREW RAPHAEL

Tax credit would encourage processors to invest in food safety

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armers are often advised to add value to the livestock and crops they produce, which can mean looking at value-added food processing.

It can be a profitable strategic move, but many issues must be considered when producing prepared food. As we’ve seen with XL Foods, food safety is one of the most critical.

However, all the costs related to small-scale food processing mean investing in food safety can be a challenge, particularly when the money could be used to adhere to new changes in federal packaging regulations, improve efficiencies, strengthen sales margins and increase market share.

Food safety should always be a priority. It’s the right thing to do. However, the reality is that consumers are often not aware of this investment and therefore it’s not always top of mind for food processors that may have many competing challenges requiring investment of scarce resources.

The federal government has established programs under the Canadian Integrated Food Safety Initiative to help national organizations.

However, these programs do not directly help processors buy the equipment they need, train staff or get certified against customer requirements.

Provincial programs vary greatly across the country in terms of scope and eligibility criteria. They are also

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administratively cumbersome for small businesses and offer minimal assistance.

Government and businesses need to work more closely to enact practical food safety regulatory oversight matched by industry investment in the infrastructure, equipment and technology required to meet the rising expectations of customers, regulators and consumers.

Implementing a time-limited federal food safety tax credit would provide a simple, uniform, national financial incentive for food processors of all sizes, in all commodity sectors and in all regions.

A food safety tax credit could adopt the best aspects of the current Scientific Research and Experimental Development tax credit (SR&ED), allowing eligible companies to earn a credit of 35 percent on the first $3 million of qualified expenditures for food safety investments and 20 percent on any excess amount.

A food processor with a taxable income in the immediately preceding year that does not exceed the business limit ($500,000 in taxable income) would receive a portion of the investment tax credits (ITCs) earned as a refund, after applying these tax credits against taxes payable.

As with SR&ED, unused tax credits

could be carried back for three years and forward for up to 20 years.

Tax credits are an effective way to influence the economic choices of businesses and individuals in support of government policy objectives.

Tax credits reduce the cost of investment without limiting the choice of technology or services.

It also applies regardless of which jurisdiction has regulatory responsibility for the plant and doesn’t have the limiting and bureaucratic features of grant programs.

The cost in foregone taxes is difficult to determine because the program will be demand driven.

However, using the costs of the SR&ED program as a guide, 2004 government data shows that 19,600 corporations took advantage of SR&ED tax credits at a total cost of

$3.4 billion. This suggests an average cost of $170,000 for each participating firm.

Based on this, the annual cost would be $170 million if 2,000 firms took advantage of the program and received 50 percent of the average SR&ED benefit.

This proposed food safety initiative could also help reduce government’s health care costs associated with food-borne illnesses while assisting the Canadian Food Inspection Agency to streamline its operations.

Inspection will succeed only if matched by more investment by industry to prevent problems rather than react to them after the fact.

Canadian food processors of all sizes are under enormous financial pressure, urgently trying to comply with government regulations and

reduce operating costs to survive in the short-term while modernizing and scaling up operations to grow over the long term.

At this time, a food safety tax credit would provide a simple, uniform incentive to help companies keep food safety a high priority as critical business decisions are made.

Trust is like a mirror. Once it’s broken, you can never look at it the same again.

A food safety tax credit would help reinforce the sacred trust between the Canadian agri-food chain and consumers, a trust that processors need to think about every day.

Andrew Raphael is director of food and ag manufacturing with MNP. Contact Raphael at andrew.raphael@mnp.ca

We’ve built a better midge trap.

FINANCE NOTES RIDLEY EXPANDS Feed maker Ridley Inc. of Winnipeg has bought Stockade Brands Inc., a Kansas maker of mineral blocks, loose minerals and dried molasses for livestock. The deal was handled through Ridley Block Operations, a division of Ridley.

Established in 1946, Stockade operates from a single production facility in Pittsburg, Kansas, centrally located within one of the most dense cowcalf areas in the United States, Ridley said in a news release.

The purchase price was not released.

BASF BUYS UNDERWOOD BASF has completed its purchase of Becker Underwood, a maker of biological plant health products including inoculants and seed treatments.

The deal, announced in September, is worth $1.02 billion.

Becker Underwood has Canadian connections.

In 2000, it bought MicroBio Group, which owned Saskatoon inoculant

maker MicroBio RhizoGen Corp.

Becker Underwood has 10 production sites around the world and employs 479 people.

BASF’s crop protection division will create a new business unit called Functional Crop Care, which will incorporate BASF’s activities in seed treatment, biological crop protection, plant health and water resource management with those of Becker Underwood.

Becker Underwood’s animal nutrition business will go into BASF’s nutrition and health division.

CWB SHIPS CANOLA OVERSEAS WINNIPEG (Reuters) — CWB said it has made its first overseas shipment of canola, marking its first diversification into crops outside of wheat and barley.

CWB dispatched 42,000 tonnes of canola to Japanese customers via Prince Rupert, B.C. It said it bought the canola from grain companies and farmers on the cash market, as well as through its pooling program for farmers.

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

GRAINS Slaughter Cattle ($/cwt)

Grade A

Live Nov. 30-Dec. 6

Previous Nov. 23-29

Year ago

Rail Nov. 30-Dec. 6

118.00-119.25 100.90-124.09 n/a 101.00-104.75

118.00-118.25 104.27-122.49 n/a 99.00-104.00

115.46 118.22 n/a 105.76

195.75-197.00 194.00-195.00 n/a n/a

195.75-196.75 190.00-195.00 n/a n/a

118.50-119.00 106.51-118.53 n/a 99.00-103.50

n/a 105.61-118.34 n/a 97.00-103.00

115.75 114.44 n/a 104.38

196.50 193.00-194.00 n/a n/a

196.50 189.00-194.00 195.50 n/a

$145

Steers Alta.

Ont. Sask.

Man. Heifers Alta.

Ont. Sask.

Man.

$140

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

$155 $150 $145 $140 $135 11/5 11/9 11/19 11/26 12/3 12/10

Saskatchewan $150

$135

Manitoba $155 $150 $145 $140 $135 11/5 11/9 11/19 11/26 12/3 12/10

Heifers 500-600 lb. (average $/cwt) Alberta $150

Canfax

Feeder Cattle ($/cwt)

$130 11/5 11/9 11/19 11/26 12/3 12/10

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

Sask.

Man.

Alta.

B.C.

115-129 122-137 129-141 134-153 140-166 152-185

110-126 117-133 122-140 130-148 140-164 150-182

122-133 125-137 130-140 135-154 145-169 162-186

no sales 115-132 120-134 128-143 138-149 155-185

112-125 119-127 121-136 126-150 131-155 138-157

107-123 110-125 115-132 123-147 130-160 130-164

116-128 120-132 125-140 130-150 139-161 150-175

no sales 110-125 115-133 125-143 128-150 no sales Canfax

$145 $140

Average Carcass Weight

$135 $130 11/5 11/9 11/19 11/26 12/3 12/10

Dec. 1/12 882 824 661 844

Canfax

Steers Heifers Cows Bulls

Saskatchewan $145 $140 $135

Dec. 3/11 886 813 662 973

YTD 12 879 821 678 1026

YTD 11 855 783 672 1008

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

$130 $125 11/5 11/9 11/19 11/26 12/3 12/10

Manitoba $145 $140 $135 $130 $125 11/5 11/9 11/19 11/26 12/3 12/10

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

Steers 123.86 123.94 123.26 196.08

Heifers 123.86 123.86 n/a 196.56 Trend -1/-2 +2/+6 firm/+1

Cattle / Beef Trade

Alta-Neb Sask-Neb Ont-Neb

-4.29 n/a -8.70

-6.49 n/a -10.87

Canadian Beef Production million lb. YTD % change Fed 1765.0 -3 Non-fed 265.9 -19 Total beef 2030.9 -6

Exports % from 2011 594,114 (1) +8.1 128,532 (1) +79.8 165,877 (3) -12.3 224,938 (3) -11.1 Imports % from 2011 n/a (2) n/a 33,084 (2) -32.3 164,777 (4) +6.3 211,490 (4) +11.0

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

(1) to Nov. 24/12 (2) to Sept. 30/12 (3) to Sept. 30/12 (4) to Dec. 1/12

Canfax

Agriculture Canada

Close Dec. 7 Live Cattle Dec 125.88 Feb 130.40 Apr 134.48 Jun 130.65 Aug 130.25 Feeder Cattle Jan 148.78 Mar 151.15 Apr 152.40 May 153.90 Aug 157.73

126.73 130.40 134.58 130.78 130.13

-0.85 0.00 -0.10 -0.13 +0.12

118.30 118.45 122.70 121.40 122.05

145.63 148.43 149.93 151.63 156.00

+3.15 +2.72 +2.47 +2.27 +1.73

142.10 144.15 145.60 146.20 148.40

Est. Beef Wholesale ($/cwt) This wk Last wk Yr. ago n/a n/a 210-212 Canfax

Sheep ($/lb.) & Goats ($/head) Nov. 30 Base rail (index 100) 2.32 Index range 83.18-107.37 Range off base 1.92-2.49 Feeder lambs 1.10-1.30 Sheep (live) 0.40-0.60

Previous 2.32 83.18-107.37 1.92-2.49 1.10-1.30 0.40-0.60 SunGold Meats

Dec. 3 1.52-2.65 1.25-2.00 1.25-1.41 1.23-1.31 1.15-1.26 1.20-1.70 0.80-0.90 0.90-1.00 70-115

New lambs 65-80 lb 80-95 lb > 95 lb > 110 lb Feeder lambs Sheep Rams Kids

1.60-2.30 1.58-1.99 1.33-1.44 1.31-1.39 1.05-1.31 1.20-1.70 0.75-0.85 0.75-0.90 70-115

Ontario Stockyards Inc.

Index 100 Hog Price Trends ($/ckg) Alberta $150 $145 $140 $135 n/a n/a n/a $130 11/5 11/9 11/19 11/26 12/3 12/10

Fixed contract $/ckg

Jan 06-Jan 19 Jan 20-Feb 02 Feb 03-Feb 16 Feb 17-Mar 02 Mar 03-Mar 16 Mar 17-Mar 30 Mar 31-Apr 13 Apr 14-Apr 27 Apr 28-May 11 May 12-May 25 May 26-Jun 08

$160 $150 $140 $130 11/5 11/9 11/19 11/26 12/3 12/10

Dec Feb Apr May

Close Dec. 7 82.30 83.48 88.48 97.30

Close Nov. 30 84.08 86.93 91.78 98.85

Trend -1.78 -3.45 -3.30 -1.55

Year ago 85.40 86.43 88.75 94.65

n/a 153.24

Man. Que.

150.00 151.56 *incl. wt. premiums

Import n/a 195,635 (3) 206,899 (3)

% from 2011 n/a +10.5 +8.2 Agriculture Canada

EXCHANGE RATE: DATE $1 Cdn. = $1.0119 U.S. $1 U.S. = $0.9882 Cdn.

$320 $315

$305 11/5 11/9 11/19 11/26 12/3 12/10

Milling Wheat (Dec.) $320 $310

$280 11/5 11/9 11/19 11/26 12/3 12/10

Close Dec. 7 98.20 98.10 96.90 86.33

Trend -3.33 -3.15 -3.10 -2.25

Year ago 95.48 95.40 94.05 83.65

Laird lentils, No. 1 (¢/lb) Laird lentils, Xtra 3 (¢/lb) Richlea lentils, No. 1 (¢/lb) Eston lentils, No. 1 (¢/lb) Eston lentils, Xtra 3 (¢/lb) Sm. Red lentils, No. 2 (¢/lb) Sm. Red lentils, Xtra 3 (¢/lb) Peas, green No. 1 ($/bu) Peas, green 10% bleach ($/bu) Peas, med. yellow No. 1 ($/bu) Peas, sm. yellow No. 2 ($/bu) Maple peas ($/bu) Feed peas ($/bu) Mustard, yellow, No. 1 (¢/lb) Mustard, brown, No. 1 (¢/lb) Mustard, Oriental, No. 1 (¢/lb) Canaryseed (¢/lb) Desi chickpeas (¢/lb) Kabuli, 8mm, No. 1 (¢/lb) Kabuli, 7mm, No. 1 (¢/lb) B-90 ckpeas, No. 1 (¢/lb)

Dec. 10 20.20-20.85 15.00-16.75 18.50-19.00 22.50-24.00 15.00-17.75 17.25-19.00 15.50-16.25 13.00-15.00 11.80-12.00 8.25-8.75 8.30-8.55 13.00-14.00 5.00-8.80 38.75-41.75 32.75-36.75 26.40-27.75 24.85-28.50 27.00-28.75 26.50-26.75 22.50-22.75 22.30-23.50

No. 3 Oats Saskatoon ($/tonne) No. 1 Rye Saskatoon ($/tonne) Snflwr NuSun Enderlin ND (¢/lb)

$610 $600

Avg. 20.62 15.66 18.90 23.31 16.54 18.25 15.92 13.58 11.95 8.44 8.46 13.40 5.98 40.25 34.08 27.30 26.56 27.88 26.60 22.60 23.10

Dec. 3 20.37 15.69 18.90 23.06 16.54 18.14 15.65 13.51 12.20 8.44 8.46 13.40 5.98 39.75 34.75 26.30 26.87 26.57 26.60 22.60 23.10

Cash Prices

Canola (cash - Jan.)

Dec. 5 Nov. 28 Year Ago 196.91 205.52 161.30 153.57 153.47 193.98 22.65 22.30 28.90

$580 $570 11/2 11/9 11/16 11/23 11/30 12/7

Canola (basis - Jan.) $15 $10 $5 $0

U.S. Grain Cash Prices ($US/bu.)

USDA

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

Dec. 7 8.64 8.49 8.15 5.76 5.04

$-5 11/2 11/9 11/16 11/23 11/30 12/7

Grain Futures Feed Wheat (Lethbridge) $315 $310 $305 $300 $295 11/2 11/9 11/16 11/23 11/30 12/7

Flax (elevator bid- S’toon) $565 $560 $555 $550 $545 11/2 11/9 11/16 11/23 11/30 12/7

Barley (cash - Dec.) $290 $285

Basis: $33

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

Corn (Dec.) $760 $750 $740 $730 $720 11/5 11/9 11/19 11/26 12/3 12/10

$1520 $1480 $1440 $1400

Oats (Dec.) $390 $380 $370

Dec. 10 Dec. 3 Trend Wpg ICE Canola ($/tonne) Jan 598.10 591.90 +6.20 Mar 595.20 591.50 +3.70 May 593.60 590.80 +2.80 Jul 588.90 587.40 +1.50 Wpg ICE Milling Wheat ($/tonne) Dec 286.00 300.60 -14.60 Mar 298.50 308.60 -10.10 May 301.50 311.60 -10.10 July 303.50 313.60 -10.10 Wpg ICE Durum Wheat ($/tonne) Dec 312.00 312.00 0.00 Mar 316.00 316.00 0.00 May 320.00 320.00 0.00 Wpg ICE Barley ($/tonne) Dec 245.00 245.00 0.00 Mar 248.00 248.00 0.00 May 249.00 249.00 0.00 Chicago Wheat ($US/bu.)

Dec 8.3275 8.4200 -0.0925 Mar 8.4875 8.6075 -0.1200 May 8.6025 8.6925 -0.0900 Jul 8.6675 8.6875 -0.0200 Chicago Oats ($US/bu.)

Dec 3.7400 3.6675 +0.0725 Mar 3.8900 3.8450 +0.0450 May 3.9225 3.8900 +0.0325 July 3.9050 3.8850 +0.0200 Chicago Soybeans ($US/bu.)

Jan 14.7475 14.5375 +0.2100 Mar 14.7550 14.4825 +0.2725 May 14.6275 14.2700 +0.3575 Jul 14.5150 14.1675 +0.3475 Chicago Soy Oil (¢US/lb.)

Dec 50.83 49.90 +0.93 Jan 51.15 50.21 +0.94 Mar 51.64 50.69 +0.95 Chicago Corn ($US/bu.)

Dec 7.2675 7.4900 -0.2225 Mar 7.3000 7.5475 -0.2475 May 7.3225 7.5425 -0.2200 Jul 7.3100 7.4700 -0.1600 Minneapolis Wheat ($US/bu.)

Dec 9.1050 9.1250 -0.0200 Mar 9.2700 9.3225 -0.0525 May 9.3700 9.4125 -0.0425 Jul 9.4375 9.4550 -0.0175 Kansas City Wheat ($US/bu.)

Dec 8.9000 8.9275 -0.0275 Mar 9.0325 9.0675 -0.0350 May 9.1325 9.1650 -0.0325

Year ago 500.90 501.40 504.20 507.00 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 5.7550 5.9425 6.1400 6.2700 3.0000 3.0675 3.0850 3.1200 11.1200 11.2225 11.3275 11.4300 49.06 49.32 49.72 5.8550 5.9400 6.0250 6.0850 8.4475 8.2350 8.0800 7.9925 6.4275 6.5225 6.6075

$360 $350 11/5 11/9 11/19 11/26 12/3 12/10

Close Nov. 30 101.53 101.25 100.00 88.58

Source: STAT Publishing, which solicits bids from Maviga N.A., Legumex Walker, CGF Brokerage, Parrish & Heimbecker, Simpson Seeds and Alliance Grain Traders. Prices paid for dressed product at plant.

Cash Prices

$1360 11/5 11/9 11/19 11/26 12/3 12/10

% from 2011 -12.1 +4.1 +4.0

Jun Jul Aug Oct

$325

Soybeans (Jan.)

Chicago Hogs Lean ($US/cwt)

$155

$140 11/5 11/9 11/19 11/26 12/3 12/10

Fed. inspections only U.S. 103,118,157 101,166,839 +1.9

Index 100 hogs $/ckg

(3) to Dec. 1/12

(2) to Sept. 30/12

Durum (Dec.)

Chicago Nearby Futures ($US/100 bu.)

Agriculture Canada

(1) to Nov. 24/12

$160

$145

Canada 18,781,679 18,770,951 +0.1

To date 2012 To date 2011 % change 12/11

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

Manitoba $150

To Dec. 1

Export 799,483 (1) 237,709 (2) 876,510 (2)

$170

$240 11/5 11/9 11/19 11/26 12/3 12/10

$270 11/2 11/9 11/16 11/23 11/30 12/7

Hogs / Pork Trade

Saskatchewan

$245

$275

Hog Slaughter

Alta.

Sask.

$250

$280

Dec. 10 Wool lambs >80 lb. 1.05-1.10 Wool lambs <80 lb.

1.17 Hair lambs 1.02-1.05 Fed sheep 0.35-0.48

Pulse and Special Crops

$255

$590

HOGS Maple Leaf Hams Mktg.

Dec. 7 Dec. 7 135.90-139.08 135.67-138.85 142.26-143.62 142.03-143.40 144.53-146.35 144.31-146.12 146.71-146.80 146.34-146.58 147.62-148.07 147.25-147.70 147.16-147.62 146.80-147.25 149.03-153.59 148.44-152.99 158.60-160.88 158.00-160.27 165.12-167.85 164.64-167.38 171.04-173.78 170.56-173.29 170.13-171.50 169.65-171.02

$260

$290

Close Trend Year Nov. 30 ago

Sask. Sheep Dev. Bd.

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

Barley (Dec.)

$300

Chicago Futures ($US/cwt)

USDA

Basis

ICE Futures Canada

$310

To Dec. 1 Fed. inspections only Canada U.S. To date 2012 2,444,565 29,942,964 To date 2011 2,685,957 31,115,008 % Change 12/11 -9.0 -3.8

Montreal

Feeders No. 1 (800-900 lb) Steers South Dakota 136.50-150.25 Billings 130 Dodge City 142-147

Cash Futures

Previous Nov. 23-29

Minneapolis Nearby Futures ($US/100bu.)

Spring Wheat (Dec.) $980 $960 $940 $920 $900 11/5 11/9 11/19 11/26 12/3 12/10

Canadian Exports & Crush (1,000 To To tonnes) Dec. 2 Nov. 25 Wheat 280.2 221.3 Durum 85.8 81.6 Oats 24.6 10.8 Barley 62.5 95.7 Flax 11.2 2.9 Canola 75.5 219.6 Peas 0.6 10.0 Canola crush 131.9 124.8

Total to date 4346.8 1669.7 472.0 651.7 59.9 2829.8 690.4 2469.8

Last year 4590.2 1292.0 559.4 421.3 91.8 3099.2 843.7 2197.5

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71 116 70 162 225 50 20 93 108 86 139 108 122 114 62 142 119 133

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113 140 112 108 178 151 48 32 54 66 66 131 64 108 94 162

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159 113 123 79 80 100 142 111

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78.6 78.7 27.7 38.8 29.6

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