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Latin America no longer a sure market As the region’s population grows, so do the opportunities for Canadian wheat sellers

BY ALLAN DAWSON Co-operator staff

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he Manitoba government and Association of Manitoba Municipalities are aware of a shocking rise in property taxes facing some Manitoba farmers.

Both are exploring what can be done, but officials didn’t provide any potential solutions when interviewed last week.

“Yeah, it is causing concern without a doubt,” Eileen Clarke, minister of indigenous and municipal relations, said in an interview Sept. 27 in response to a Manitoba Co-operator story last week.

“I think we recognize that it is a challenge across the province when (land) values change and when they change dramatically,” Association of Manitoba Municipalities (AMM) president and Steinbach mayor, Chris Goertzen said Sept. 29. “The system is not really a perfect system and especially when you have education tax on property.”

Farmers in the Municipality of Ste. Rose face a 40 per cent hike in See FARM TAX on page 7 »

Anel Ferrera Rodríguez checks out fresh pasta at Cigi. Photo: Shannon VanRaes

BY SHANNON VANRAES Co-operator staff

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atin American markets are continuing to expand and Canada wants a piece of not just the pie, but breads, pasta and crackers too.

“We have been there for many years, the market knows how good we are, but we have to create and keep that fidelity to the Canadian brand,” said Juan Carlos Arriola, head of milling technology at the Canadian

International Grains Institute, better known as Cigi.

With that in mind, the institute has just wrapped up a program with 16 millers and grain purchasers from Latin America, including representatives from Colombia, Cuba, Venezuela, Mexico, Chile, Peru and Ecuador.

Arriola added that creating and maintaining fidelity in the Cuban market is of particular importance for Canadian growers and grain sellers. As that country moves towards a

return to the open market, Canadian grain may face competition from other countries such as the United States.

“Cuba still has the unique system, and in that unique system the government is the only one that can buy wheat, cereals and whatever,” he said.

“So for us, it’s like thinking ahead... so that when the market opens they hesitate to try something new that is not going to be as good as we are — See LATIN AMERICA on page 6 »

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Space agriculture key to exploration

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ood is an essential of life and if humanity is to escape the cradle of Earth, producing food extraterrestrially is a looming challenge.

A recent paper in the journal Botany Letters by French researchers from the University of ClermontFerrand, Auvergne demonstrates there are many challenges to address to ensure astronauts can grow enough food aboard spacecraft and on other planets.

Lucie Poulet and her colleagues point out that all the current research has only confirmed healthy plants can be grown over the short term in space.

Since the 1960s, experiments conducted in space stations and research rockets have shown that plants can grow normally in microgravity provided factors such as confinement, lack of ventilation and elevated radiation levels are taken into account.

Plants can grow in space, as demonstrated by this sunflower seedling on the International Space Station. What’s less clear is how to make agriculture successful in space over the long term. PHOTO: NASA

However, microgravity can reduce cell growth, alter gene expression and change the pattern of root growth – all aspects which critically affect plant cultivation in space.

Seeds produced in orbit also seem to have different composition and developmental stages from seeds grown on Earth. As well as affecting the performance and nutritional content of space seeds, this could damage the flavour of plants produced in space.

While there appears to be no major obstacle to plant growth in space, large-scale tests for food production in reduced gravity are still lacking, and a number of viable technologies for space a g r i c u l t u re n e e d s t o b e developed.

These include efficient watering and nutrient-delivery systems, precise atmospheric controls for temperature, humidity and air composition, and low-energy lighting.

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Emerson speaks out on CTA review reaction The former cabinet minister says the report that bears his name wasn’t intended to address the challenges of today

BY ALEX BINKLEY Co-operator contributor

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avid Emerson says people are getting bogged down in the detail and missing the big picture of a report on the Canada Transportation Act. The former federal cabinet minister chaired a five-member panel that authored the report, and these were his first public remarks since presenting the report to government last December.

“The report was really intended to look out 25 to 30 years,” he told the Commons transport committee.

Getting Canada’s transportation system working well is “the No. 1 way to ensure the competitiveness of the country going forward,” he stressed.

Transportation has become more important to trade success than trade policy, he said, noting that it’s common for commercial activities to cover the globe and low tariffs mean borders aren’t much barrier.

“Transportation actually is a larger component of overall cost structures than almost anything you can think of on the trade front,” Emerson said.

The question for Canadians is how to be competitive in two or three decades, and that’s not a long time in the transportation sector, he said.

Transportation regulation has to be

crafted in a “very, very long-term perspective in order to enable what is a very, very complex transportation system to adjust to any changes that are material in terms of policy and regulation, he added.

The report was “not intended to be a micro here-and-now to-do list,” he said.

“The most important thing for the government to do is get decision-making right.” Decisions about transportation have “to be extremely well informed by good information. Yes, we have individual recommendations throughout the report, but if you don’t get governance right, you’re really not doing very much.

You’re playing around at the edges.”

With that he dealt with questions about the report’s recommendation to sunset the extended interswitching limit the Harper government enacted in 2014 as part of a package to deal with chaos in Prairie grain transportation.

He said the debate over interswitching is a “very narrow debate because it applies only to certain provinces and only applies to grain. It is an attempt to add a dimension of competition into a system, which to be very blunt is rife with power imbalances between major service providers and small shippers…

Interswitching is one small tool to help the agricultural sector around that.”

Preserving the current 160-kilometre limit would not be “a big problem, to be honest with you,’” he said. “But I

“The report was really intended to look out 25 to 30 years.”

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do think it’s a big problem if there isn’t consideration to a longer-term evolution to allow a broader interswitching capacity going forward. We really should be not just focusing on interswitching as it relates to grain, or as it relates to three provinces. We need to look at interswitching in a larger sense.”

More important is the review’s recommendation for a remandating of the Canadian Transportation Agency, he urged. Equipped with an enhanced resource base, “the agency could make determinations across a whole range of shippers who feel that they are disadvantaged by their local situation or local service provider. And give the agency the flexibility to mandate interswitching. It could be 160, it could be more than that or less than that. Ideally it should probably cover other commodities as well. Our view was, the 160 is arbitrary, it’s narrow in terms of public policy considerations and should be broadened.

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portation policy have evolved over the last few decades from a deeply regulated, government-heavy transportation system to one that is very highly market oriented these days,” he pointed out.

“There is a need within government for a broader focus on transportation as a key foundation of government economic policy. That has to be beyond the CTA, which has a more restricted regulatory focus and I do believe that you do need advisory mechanisms that include the various elements of the transportation and logistics system and you need a significant amount of input from financial institutions as well because to really enable the transportation system to grow and thrive in the future takes a lot more money than the government can possibly throw at it and you’re going to need the private sector to come to the table. Government is going to have to learn how to enable the private sector to make a bigger contribution.”

At the same time, the federal government must “play a leadership role in ensuring if not the sanctity at least the durability and preservation of critical transportation and logistic corridors going forward because urban encroachment and various other disruptions can create bottlenecks and true competitive crises and problems if those corridors are not preserved and enabled to operate fluidly and efficiently,” he stated.

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Co-operator reporter captures awards

In the Sept. 15 issue of the Manitoba Co-operator, accompanying the article “Fusarium damage present in some earlyharvested western spring cereals”, the photos accompanying the article were incorrectly attributed. The photos are courtesy of the Canadian Grain Commission, not Manitoba Agriculture.

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Manitoba Co-operator reporter Shannon VanRaes has won two awards at the Canadian Farm Writers’ Federation annual conference in Saskatoon.

VanRaes earned a gold in the weekly press reporting category for her article “Trade deal promises both problems and possibilities for Canadian farmers,” and a silver in the news photography category for “Beagles protect biodiversity.”

Other Farm Business Communications staff writers and contributors to Alberta Farmer Express, Country Guide, Canadian Cattlemen and Grainews were also recognized for their work over the past year.

Reporter Shannon VanRaes’ silver-winning photograph was acknowledged at the recent Canadian Farm Writers Federation annual conference. PHOTO: SHANNON VANRAES

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OPINION/EDITORIAL

A meaty question

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o we need animals to produce meat?

If I’d asked that question even a few years ago, everyone in the room would have assumed I either wasn’t the sharpest knife in the drawer, or that I’d been reading too much science fiction and was waiting for the “Star Trek” replicators to become reality.

These days though, it’s a fair quesGord Gilmour tion and it is being asked. A recent Editor article in the Financial Post newspaper featured “The End of Meat?” in its title; it painted a challenging picture.

Some say animal agriculture is too environmentally unfriendly at the scale needed to meet expected demand in the coming decades. By 2050, according to one study, every acre of cropland would have to be used to feed livestock, and still the demand would be unmet. And while worldwide meat consumption is growing, it is shrinking in affluent countries of the western world. In Canada, for example, beef and pork consumption has dropped by onequarter since 1999.

The article outlined a number of recent developments that should worry animal agriculture. Convincing hamburgers can be made from wheat, coconuts, potatoes and a protein known as heme that’s made from yeast and is said to make meat taste like, well, meat. There is a milk product that’s chemically identical to the real thing, but minus the lactose and cholesterol, slated to hit grocery stores by the end of 2017. A handful of startups is in a race to put the first affordable lab-grown meat into the marketplace.

It might be tempting to simply dismiss these developments as a passing fad. After all, if you lump meat and meat alternatives together, meat replacements, including well-established products like tofu, make up just 0.1 per cent of the market. That’s barely a drop in a 260-milliontonne global market for fresh and processed meat.

I have, on occasion, raised this topic with people involved in animal agriculture. Few seem to take it seriously. Most assume that consumer sentiment will run against this development and that the not-insubstantial “yuck factor” will prevent most from making the switch.

In some ways, it’s an extension of the mindset long held in a lot of corners of the agriculture industry that folks gotta eat, so they’ll eat what they’re given. But this could be a game changer.

Ignoring the manufactured meat phenomenon would be dangerously short sighted because it shows signs of being for real. For example, there’s some real money behind it.

Impossible Foods, the company behind the burger with the protein made by yeast, raised US$182 million from the likes of Microsoft’s Bill Gates and Google Ventures. Clearly, some people with forward vision are putting their money where their mouths are and are betting this will be big.

Impossible Foods CEO David Lee vows the company does not “... intend to be niche.”

Also consider the issue of animal welfare. Animal industry can argue until the cows come home about the merits of contentious production practices such as sow gestation stalls or battery cages for laying hens, but if the buyers decide to change their terms for buying your product, that pretty much ends the discussion.

It doesn’t matter if there’s a good reason to do something.

If it looks bad on video, is posted on the Internet, and gets a million page views in the first 36 hours, it’s just become a black eye for your business. It is your own “yuck factor” and until now, all the business has done is grudgingly make changes, only when forced to by large customers.

So far that strategy has worked as a customer-retention strategy. People really like meat, and only a relative handful of consumers seems to be willing to forgo it or pay a premium for a product raised to a certain standard.

But with a credible alternative on the horizon, the choice may now not be meat or no meat. It could be meat or synthetic meat of one type or another. If these replacement products are convincing enough, and consumers feel there are enough reasons to try them, the fallout could be enormous for agriculture.

More than a third of the U.S. corn crop is fed to livestock, for example. If even 10 per cent of that market disappeared, it would mean hard times for grain growers around the world. And what about all that land unsuitable for annual crop production that is currently used for forage?

Nobody knows for sure whether this push will be successful and even if it is, whether the products will be accepted by the market. Lab-grown meat, for example, may prove a bridge too far for many. Or they could gobble it right up.

One thing that is clear, however, is that we’re well beyond the realm of science fiction here. This is science fact. gord.gilmour@fbcpublishing.com

Weathering the rain

By Sandi Knight Co-operator contributor

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used to be that girl, the one who would joyfully head outside when it rained. I loved everything about it. The rhythmic sound on rooftops.

The patterns it made as it rolled down windows.

The feel of rain on my cheeks. The way it would soak through and soften my wild, curly hair.

If the rain was coming down fast and furious, I was content to sit under the cover of the front porch and watch. But the best rains were gentle, light, perfect for walking. The air so fresh, the streets quiet and still. Those rains offered a refuge from troubles and worries. I can still see my younger self soaking in the peace and serenity of those walks.

Yet there I sat, staring at the computer screen, tears instead of raindrops, slowly rolling down my cheeks. A friend was embracing and enjoying that night’s rain. Her post on social media read, “Jammies, slippers, hoodie, book, veranda, rain!

Wonderful combination... oh yes... glass of wine.”

She was doing exactly what I believe in and strive for — embracing the moment. But instead of being happy for her, I was jealous. Not of what she had, or what she was doing, but of that feeling, that freedom, that joyful connection to the rain.

I have comfy clothes, books and wine, but maybe not the veranda to relax in — that wasn’t the issue. What really got to me was the fact that she was enjoying the rain — and I wasn’t. In fact, after almost three months of excessive rains, I was cursing yet another downpour that was downgrading our wheat and delaying the start of harvest.

You would think after 27 years of farming, I would be used to it, but that night the dismal

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weather really weighed me down. I really missed being that girl and my past laissez-faire relationship with the weather.

When your income is dependent on Mother Nature, your relationship with the sun and rain becomes fickle. Excess amounts of either, especially at critical times during the growing season, can cause anything but joy and relaxation. The hold the weather has on our lives can at times be tiring.

I’m rather embarrassed by my feelings that night. Jealousy is not an admirable trait. And being jealous of a feeling — well, that borders on absurd. I confessed to my friend. She totally understood, but we agreed the next time that happens, I am to join her.

I spoke to another woman, who has long since retired from farming and asked her if concern for the weather ever goes away. She laughed, “No.” So I guess I’ll have to be content with my memories of that girl. Look back on her fondly and smile. Even when we no longer work the land, concern for farmers will always be there, and I will be that little old lady who politely asks, “So, was that a good rain?”

It helps to talk to someone who listens and understands. No matter the issue, you can contact the Manitoba Farm, Rural & Northern Support Services. It offers free, confidential information and non-judgmental support, for anyone who lives on a farm, rural or northern community. Call toll free 1-866-367-3276 Monday — Friday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. After hours 1-888-322-3016.

Source: http://ruralsupport.ca/.

Sandi Knight is a farmwife and partner, mom, professional writer and amateur photographer who lives and works in the Macdonald, Man. area. You can find more of her writing at www.sandiknight.com.

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he soon-to-be ratified Canada-U.S. free trade agreement was much in the news in 1987, but as indicated by this editorial cartoon from our Oct. 1 issue, free trade between provinces, as today, still seemed elusive.

We reported that Canadian hog and cattle farmers were enthusiastic about the free trade deal, but that supply management producers were worried about a proposed phaseout of some tariffs.

Returning from a meeting of the International Federation of Agricultural Producers in Geneva, Manitoba Pool president Bill Strath said representatives called for short- and long-term solutions to overproduction that was holding down world grain prices.

In another sign of tough times, the Farm Credit Corporation had sent the federal cabinet a study warning about financial stress on Canadian farms. It said 13,760 farmers were “nearly insolvent” with debts of $1.7 billion. Twenty-one per cent of FCC’s clients were in arrears of $343 million, with 6,100 farmers two or more years past due. It said that if nothing was done, 18,500 clients would be bankrupted in the next several years, 31 per cent of them in Saskatchewan.

In an unusual sign of solidarity among organizations with fundamental policy differences, the National Farmers Union, Keystone Agricultural Producers, the Manitoba Cattle Producers Association and the Manitoba Cattle Feeders Association had sent a letter to newly appointed Agriculture Minister Len Harapiak, asking for immediate action to slow the stampede of calves leaving the province that fall. They asked for short-term assistance of $50 per head to offset cattle-feeding subsidies in B.C., Alberta and Saskatchewan.

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COMMENT/FEEDBACK

Food deflation troubling Consumers may welcome cheaper food, but it spells challenges for the food industry right through to the primary producer

BY SYLVAIN CHARLEBOIS Dalhousie University

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t is becoming cheaper to buy food in Canada. Canada experienced deflationary food prices in August for the first time in years. While consumers may be delighted to see food prices decline, August numbers are pointing to a significant challenge for the food industry. Making money in the food business is not what it used to be.

Statistics Canada’s data for August may indicate the start of significant ongoing deflation in food aisles across the country. Most observers knew it was just a matter of time. This could result in more profit-eroding promotions and a tempered outlook for the rest of 2016, and perhaps beyond the end of the year. If prolonged, this will likely put a significant strain on the entire industry, including producers. This phenomenon is the result of excess inventories for many products across the system and a more competitive food distribution landscape.

The drop in food prices is not just happening in Canada. The situation just south of us is even worse. The U.S. is on track to see the longest stretch of falling food prices in more than 50 years. In some parts of the U.S. beef prices have dropped by more than 40 per cent since last year. The decrease in eggs is down by an average of 40 per cent. Dairy and bakery products have dropped by more than 15 per cent in many regions as well. Coupled with high food inventories is a surprisingly

“Statistics Canada’s data for August may indicate the start of significant ongoing deflation in food aisles across the country. Most observers knew it was just a matter of time.”

sluggish demand from export markets like China. A relatively strong U.S. dollar is discouraging countries from buying overseas. Europe is also dealing with deflationary headwinds and many countries have seen food prices drop. Unexpectedly, many believed Brexit in the U.K. would lift food prices higher and make the pound weaker, but it didn’t.

The Canadian dollar, on the other hand, has held steady over the last few months, which is also keeping prices for fruits and vegetables lower in Canadian stores. Canadian shoppers who see a cauliflower priced at $8 right now should walk away and leave the premises immediately.

Commodity prices in most cases are half of what they were in 2012. Corn, soybeans, oats, beef, and pork are but a few examples of products that have decreased in price. As North American agriculture is performing well, high yields tend to keep prices lower.

Farmers with less capacity will be affected by cheaper bushels. However, not all commodities are created equal.

Cattle have been challenged of late by lower futures and unpredictable demand patterns. Western Feedlots, one of the largest operators in the

country, announced recently that it was shutting down its operations in Alberta, which is a sign of things to come for the cattle industry.

Of course, processors are benefiting from lower input costs, but are now hard hit by highly demanding grocers wanting to pay less for products and looking to remain competitive. Some processors can mitigate these undesirable requests coming from down the food chain, but the smaller outfits may not survive. For grocers, lower prices will likely keep the rumour mill at bay for potential mergers, acquisitions or new entrants. In the U.S., given how different the architecture of the industry is, it could lead to more consolidation.

So Canadians should continue to save for some time in grocery stores, but not with all products. At the meat counter, for example, poultry is at odds with other meat products.

Chicken prices increased while beef and pork prices are dropping and that trend may very well continue. With prices regulated at farm gate and high tariffs on imports, the supply-managed poultry sector is almost immune to what is happening right now.

Poultry will obviously remain a popu-

lar source of animal protein for most meat-eating Canadians, but it will be interesting to see if some conversations will occur about the choice in meat products.

A backdrop story to deflationary prices is a changing consumer.

Canadian consumers are slowly drifting and changing locations where they buy food. Food sales were up in convenience stores while sales for food specialty dropped by more than 1.5 per cent. Economic headwinds are discouraging consumers from trading up. Supermarket sales remain robust with an increase of 1.6 per cent since last year. Yet gains by traditional grocers are likely due to creative and novel ways of adding value to food products. Offering more single servings, promoting more functional foods for health-conscious consumers or even sales of ethnic foods have picked up in recent months. Increased volume sales are not helping grocers grow their top line, so they need to find other ways.

What is unfortunate though is that it could bring our society back a few decades when food was inexpensive, undervalued, inconsequential and frankly, uninteresting. We should hope that lower food prices will not compromise a vastly improved Canadian food marketplace. We will have access to lower-priced foods, but let’s not marginalize the importance of our food in our daily lives.

Sylvain Charlebois is dean of Dalhousie University’s faculty of management and a researcher in food distribution and policy. He writes regularly about food and agriculture.

Innovation must continue to drive equipment manufacturing Smarter government policy that reduces administrative costs and lowers trade barriers can play an important role

By Leah Olson, president Agricultural Manufacturers of Canada

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nnovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains says he wants to make innovation a core Canadian value because it’s “the path to growth, the path that leads to a stronger middle class and higher-quality jobs.” Canada’s agricultural equipment manufacturers have known this for years. In fact, innovation is at the heart of Canadian agriculture, shaping agricultural practices and creating opportunities since European settlement in the late 1800s.

The agricultural equipment-manufacturing industry has progressively developed as an entity separate from commercial or industrial manufacturing. Central to this evolution was the need to develop agricultural machinery capable of meeting the challenges of the Canadian climate. This drive for innovation was critical to farmers who struggled with foreign equipment designed for smaller farms and less arid conditions. These same challenges have enabled Canadian agriculture equipment manufacturers to be global leaders in the development and production of high-quality, durable and innovative machinery.

In 2015, agriculture equipment manufacturers exported $1.8 billion worth of products to 154 countries.

The U.S. represented 82 per cent of this. Innovation is what drives the industry to develop some of the best agriculture equipment in the world. But we can’t rest on our laurels. Agricultural Manufacturers of Canada members help drive the Canadian economy and are global leaders in innovation. It’s why changes to the Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) and the Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) programs as well as opening up international markets are integral to Canada’s innovative future.

Innovation is crucial if we want to address global issues such as overpopulation, and increase food production by 60 per cent.

Innovation is crucial if we want to address global issues such as overpopulation, and increase food production by 60 per cent to feed more than two billion extra people on the planet by 2050. AMC members are entrepreneurs who are helping feed the world.

The agriculture industry will need to produce more with less and Canadian farmers are at the forefront of meeting this challenge. AMC’s members continuously develop innovative technologies and manufacture products that enable us to be leaders throughout the world.

Small and medium-size enterprises benefit greatly from the IRAP program. Often, it is the difference between launching an innovation, leaving it on the research floor or launching without due testing, however, IRAP should be expanded to cover production and marketing costs of projects in order help grow the industry and contribute to an innovative economy.

When it comes to the SR&ED tax credit, administrative costs associated with it are increasingly burdensome, resulting in research and development becoming more challenging. The process to make a submission to the program needs to be streamlined if the objectives of the program remain to reward innovation.

Often, those applying for the SR&ED credit will pay anywhere from $30,000 to $100,000 to get the applica-

tion done. If one assumes 10 applicants hire external consultants for their submission, the combined amount could be upwards of $1 million going into administration costs rather than innovation itself. Perhaps it is the cost of doing business but these are dollars AMC members would rather see invested into R&D. In today’s globally connected world, international trade and opening of new markets is critical to Canada’s success. Minister Bains recently said in a speech that “as a country made up primarily of small businesses, (he’d) like to see more than 10 per cent of them exporting, and to places other than the U.S.” Our members agree. Ratifying the Trans-Pacific Partnership and making investments to promote international trade and to bring international buyers to Canada are essential to continued growth.

AMC members lead the world on intellectual property of agricultural equipment. Innovation happens every day because our members are talking directly to farmers and responding to their needs by further refining and enhancing their products. For Canadian agricultural equipment manufacturers, innovation is not just a way of being or something that happens in an isolated facility, it is in how we manufacture and manage day-to-day operations. It is what drives the industry to develop some of the best agricultural equipment in the world. As one of our members says so eloquently, “We’re not putting a man on the moon, but we are helping put breakfast on the table.”

The government must act now to ensure that the Canadian agricultural equipment-manufacturing industry remains innovative and strong.

Leah Olson is president of the Agricultural Manufacturers of Canada, a national industry association fostering and promoting the growth and development of the agricultural equipmentmanufacturing industry in Canada.

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that is why the technical part of these sessions is so important, then they can see why Canadian wheat is so good in quality.”

Anel Ferrera Rodríguez is an international buyer with Cuba’s state-owned food company Alimport, and speaking through a translator she said Canadian wheat continues to impress millers and bakers in her home country.

“For us we use Canadian hard wheat for improving the blend, because it’s the best-quality wheat. So we have been using it for a very long time,” she said, noting the island produces no wheat of its own.

Cuba would often like to import more Canadian wheat, she added, noting the seasonality of the crop means it’s not always available at certain times of the season. Cuba imports between 225,000 and 250,000 tonnes of Canadian wheat each year.

But it’s not only Cuba where Canada wants to ensure fidelity to Canadian grains, all of Latin America has a growing population and represents a growing market for Canadian products, said Arriola.

While high-protein Canadian wheat is often used in sandwich breads and high-volume bread — otherwise known as French bread — those two products only account for about 34 per cent of Latin American baked goods. Sweet breads, which mostly use intermediate classes of wheat, make up as much as 55 per cent of the bakery market in Latin America.

“Our biggest participation on the market is in the small-

Sixteen participants from a range of Latin American countries learn about Canadian wheat at Cigi. Photos: Shannon VanRaes

est fraction of the market, that is French breads, high-protein breads,” said Arriola. “We still have a lot of room to grow in sweet bread, because people usually use intermediate- to lower-protein wheat, and then they blend with 30 per cent of CWRS for example to provide the base of protein... if we can offer intermediate-protein wheat like CPSR, that would be great, that would give us room to grow.”

However, Canada is facing increased competition when it comes to wheat, particularly in the intermediate class.

“If we take a look at that 10 years ago, Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, they used to be part of the top 10 buyers of Canadian wheat, now, today, they are part of the top 10 exporters, so they are direct competitors in that range of protein, but I think that everyone is well aware of our quality,” he said.

Im p re s s i n g c l i e n t s w i t h Canadian quality is a big part of the programs Cigi operates, Arriola explained, adding that customers are shown all aspects of production, from harvest and inspection through to loading and shipping, while in Canada. The Latin American program concludes with a trip to a grain terminal in Hamilton, Ontario, he added.

For Michell Nuñez, a manager at Grupo JRNP in the D o m i n i c a n Re p u b l i c , t h e week-long program helped her realize why it was she has always preferred Canadian wheat.

“You have proper vision, you see from the beginning to the end. I’ve had the opportunity to do the same thing in the U.S., but this is a much more complete program,” said Nuñez. “The kind of analysis done here is more complete, the variety of grain that you’re testing, it just gives the client a better sense of security.”

Ferrera Rodríguez agreed that seeing all steps of the process was helpful — but she didn’t need much convincing.

“I’m in love with the product,” she said. “Now what’s

“If we take a look at that 10 years ago, Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, they used to be part of the top 10 buyers of Canadian wheat, now, today, they are part of the top 10 exporters, so they are direct competitors in that range of protein.”

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been good for me is that I’ve been able to look at every aspect of the industry, everything from the farmers to the terminals, to the laboratories, you know, everything, so in the end that allows me to have a lot of good knowledge in terms of being able to talk to my clients, so we can talk about the kind of wheat that would be best.” shannon.vanraes@fbcpublishing.com

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FARM TAX Continued from page 1

taxes, Ste. Rose mayor and farmer, Rob Brunel said.

Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP) president Dan Mazier said he’s heard unconfirmed reports of some farmers’ bills jumping 90 per cent.

KAP vice-president Glenn Young said there are anecdotal reports of farmers paying $40 an acre in property taxes.

Meanwhile, home and business owners in some municipalities have seen their property taxes decline.

Property taxes are based on the assessed value of property and Farm Credit Canada says, on average, land values in this province have doubled in four years.

“We certainly understand that and we are very concerned about farming issues overall,” Clarke said. “We are going to work with our farmers and our rural ag people to ensure that concerns are met.

“We plan on having meetings to discuss this within our department. It is definitely of interest to

our Ag Department as well so we will be talking about it and see where we go from here.”

The new Progressive Conservative government was elected with a mandate to cut taxes, Clarke added.

Although Clarke is a new MLA and minister, she understands the complexities of property taxation having been mayor of Gladstone for eight years and also vice-president of the Association of Manitoba Municipalities.

“These issues did arise (when I was on AMM),” Clarke said. “I understand that these issues were even brought forward at June district (AMM) meetings this year — defeated within one municipality and passed in another — with regards to reviewing it. So there are differing opinions, even within the province.”

Because the new government has many rural MLAs, including farmers, there’s an expectation farmers’ concerns will be addressed. Conversely, taxation is complex and the government is grappling with a $846-million deficit.

AMM is pleased the government is looking into the tax burden shift to farmland and wants to work with the government, the Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP) and the Manitoba School Boards Association to find solutions, especially on education funding, which is part of the property tax bill, along with municipal taxes, Goertzen said.

Traditionally when property values jumped municipalities and school boards would reduce their mill rates — a formula used to fairly spread the tax bill among ratepayers. But that won’t work where the assessed value of farmland has skyrocketed.

The simplest fix, which wouldn’t cost the Manitoba government any money, is to adjust portion percentages, Brunel said.

The government assigns a percentage to each class of land that the assessed value is multiplied by to determine the dollar value to be taxed. The portion for farmland is 26 per cent versus 48 per cent for residences.

Reducing the percentage as-

signed to farmland or raising it for other property would spread the tax burden rather than shifting it to farmland, agrees former Rural Municipality of Dufferin reeve and farmer, Shawn McCutcheon.

Clarke wouldn’t say whether the government will follow that advice, which disappoints McCutcheon. He argues the recent tax shift is unfair. Yes, it’s the result of higher farmland values, but in some cases other property owners aren’t paying their fair share, he said. Other property owners should at least pay as much as they did in previous years, he said.

The problem with adjusting portion percentages in every municipality is unique, KAP’s general manager James Battershill said. In some municipalities the tax burden has not shifted dramatically so a change in portioning would create a new distortion.

“We don’t have a specific policy on what portions should or shouldn’t be,” the AMM’s Goertzen said.

KAP president Dan Mazier

“I think we recognize that it is a challenge across the province when (land) values change and when they change dramatically.”

Chris Goertzen

says he still can’t believe some of the tax increases farmers face.

“There is a fundamental flaw,” he said.

“I don’t know what other business in the world that could withstand these 50 and 90 per cent raises in taxes.

“Could you imagine if this had happened to houses? This wouldn’t happen that way.

“What it does is basically destabilize our agriculture industry because land is the foundation of the whole industry.” allan@fbcpublishing.com

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The Manitoba Co-operator | October 6, 2016

Brandon’s Ag Ex adds two national cattle shows to event Attendees at this year’s Manitoba Ag Ex will notice a lot more activity taking place, as the event has partnered with the Manitoba Rodeo Finals and two national cattle shows

BY JENNIFER PAIGE Co-operator staff/Brandon

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anitoba Ag Ex is on the grow.

The former Manitoba Livestock Expo has added the Manitoba Finals Rodeo and partnered with two cattle shows to make it a bigger and better attraction, according to organizers.

“This year we have worked w i t h t h e Ma n i t o b a Ro d e o C ow b oy s A s s o c i a t i o n a n d i t s e q u i n e p a r t n e r g ro u p s and we have added a lot to the draw of the show,” said Ro n K r i s t j a n s s o n , g e n e ra l manager of the Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba.

“We have also attracted the Western National Hereford Show and Sale and the National Limousin Show and Sale, and that probably brings about 20 to 25 additional ranches that will bring their cattle to the show.”

T h e C a n a d i a n Na t i o n a l Limousin Show has previously been held in conjunction with Ag Ex, but not since 2012 and this will be the first time the Western Canadian Hereford Show has been held outside of Edmonton. “ We are expecting somewhere around 700 head of cattle, so that will be about a 10 to 15 per cent increase to what we have had over the past few years,” Kristjansson said. “ We have seen fairly steady growth in recent years, but now with these national shows being added to our event we expect to see a fair jump in both participants and attendees.”

In addition, Ag Ex organizers have partnered up with other organizations to run a

The Manitoba Ag Ex will be held at Brandon’s Keystone Centre on October 26 to 29. photo: jennifer paige

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“I think that this is really going to be a year of growth and a learning year for us and I can only see it getting more exciting going forward in the next few years.”

Ron Kristjansson general manager of the Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba

what develops from there,” Kristjansson said. “These groups are no strangers to each other, so the amalgamation... isn’t a stretch by any means.”

In previous years the Livestock Export and Finals Rodeo had been held at the same facility, just weeks apart.

He adds that a number of other industry groups has also expressed interest in participating in the future.

“I think that this is really going to be a year of growth and a learning year for us and I can only see it getting more exciting going forward in the next few years,” Kristjansson said.

Ag Ex will run from October 26 to 29 in Brandon at the Keystone Centre, and along with the cattle and equine shows and sales, the event will also host a trade show and its annual ‘Taste of Beef ’ luncheon.

“Brandon is obviously a very strong agriculture-oriented town and has a lot of businesses that are ag oriented or ag supporters and this luncheon gives them a chance to come out and kick things off for our event. It is also a really great networking opportunity,” Kristjansson said.

For more information on the event, visit http://manito baagex.com/. jennifer.paige@fbcpublishing.com

Development fund set up for Churchill The new fund is to help develop the port community’s other ‘local strengths’ STAFF

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h e f e d e r a l We s t e r n Economic Diversification (WD) department will put up $4.6 million for economic development work at and around Churchill, Man. after grain export operations were suspended at the town’s Hudson Bay port.

Navdeep Bains, the federal minister responsible for WD, announced the new fund Sept.

30 at Churchill, saying it will back “projects that grow sustainable revenue” in the area.

The fund would support the “creation of new opportunities in local strengths” such as tourism, Arctic research and “regional service delivery,” the department said in a release.

The department noted Churchill is a popular destination for viewing polar bears, belugas and other wildlife.

“Through this fund, I’m excited to see the innovative projects that

people in this region bring forward to create quality jobs and sustainability in the region,” Bains said.

WD said it will oversee the fund and will work with the Manitoba government and area communities to “explore potential projects that would bring good-paying long-term jobs for the middleclass families of the concerned communities.”

OmniTrax Canada, which since 1997 has owned the port facilities and grain terminal at Churchill and its rail line from The Pas, Man., announced in late July the port would accept no grain shipments this year and its employees would be laid off in August.

OmniTrax, a U.S.-based short line rail operator, had said in December it received a letter of intent from a group of northern Manitoba First Nations for the purchase of the company’s Manitoba assets, but no deal has yet been reached.

Churchill’s ice-limited shipping season, typically July through October, has benefited from global warming in recent years, but warmer weather also makes its railway, much of which is built on permafrost, less stable.

The port’s catchment area for grain has generally run from Prince Albert in northern Saskatchewan east through Humboldt and Canora and into northwestern agricultural Manitoba, north from Swan River and Bowsman up to The Pas. Grain and other cargo face a 1,100-km rail trip over heaving terrain to reach Churchill, but it’s still considered the most efficient export route for grain from its catchment area, allowing farmers to save on rail freight costs and avoid St. Lawrence Seaway charges.

OmniTrax has also previously estimated the railway is worth over $40 million a year as a supply line serving Canada’s North.

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The Manitoba Co-operator | October 6, 2016

Human and animal welfare closely linked: conference International speakers visit Winnipeg to share research on animal welfare and human mental health

BY LORRAINE STEVENSON Co-operator staff

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ealthy people take good care of animals t h e y ’r e r e s p o n s i b l e for, whether they’re pets, or the farm’s livestock, but the reverse is also sadly true.

Those who neglect the welfare needs of their animals, or who outrightly abuse an animal, often have serious psychological problems.

A first-of-its kind conference held in Winnipeg Sept.

26 to 28 drew attendees from both health and agricultural sectors to take a closer look at the linkages between human well-being and animal welfare.

The inaugural International O n e We l f a r e C o n f e r e n c e attracted international speakers to Winnipeg to present research on a diverse range of topics from hoarding disorders and domestic squalor, to compassion fatigue among

veterinarians and the psychology of farmers.

Ma n i t o b a a l re a d y h a s a steering committee made up of representatives from agriculture, labour, health and conservation formed to deal with mainly situations of animal hoarding as they have arisen around the province.

This conference arose out of a realization that those circumstances need multiagency, holistic approaches, because they involve not just animal welfare but people in distress, said Dr. Richard Rusk, a Manitoba-based physician and veterinarian who co-chaired the event with Dr. Dale Douma, a veter inar y public health epidemiologist.

“These are situations where veterinarians will have to go in and deal with animal welfare, but that can be devastating to the person in a situation that has got out of control,” he said. “They may have a health condition that is leading to this.”

“The welfare of people is actually far more linked to the welfare of their pets, or of the animals that they farm, than we appreciate.”

Dr. Richard Rusk, MD

Those veter inar ians and public health inspectors also don’t necessar ily feel prepared to handle the human side of things, he added.

“So c i a l w o r k e r s t e n d t o be a little more prepared for this, but your average animal health protector is not,” he said. “We felt it was an issue we needed to explore.”

The conference was attended by physicians, public health nurses, health inspectors and mental health professionals but also had a very significant presence of agricultural industry repre-

sentatives as well. Farm animal welfare was discussed in depth, with speakers underscoring how animal welfare incidents on the farm are also rooted in human difficulties.

A key take-away is the need arising for more resources and appropr iate inter ventions, Rusk said.

“The welfare of people is actually far more linked to the welfare of their pets, or of the animals that they farm, than we appreciate,” he said.

“If we realize and recognize that, then putting resources into animal welfare is impor-

tant, but also for the care o f t h o s e a n i m a l s, p u t t i n g resources into the wellness of those who are interactive with animals, whether they be farmers or pets is equally as important,” he said.

T h i s c o n f e re n c e u n d e rscored the need for collaborative ways to make that happen, he said.

Groups like the Prairie Mountain Inter-Agency Hoarding Coalition have been created in western Manitoba to help professionals work collaboratively when interv e n i n g i n m a t t e r s re l a t e d to hoarding and domestic squalor.

T h e c o n f e r e n c e’s p a r t nering sponsor was the N a t i o n a l Fa r m e d A n i m a l Health and Welfare Council with other sponsors including the Canadian Red Cross, the Public Health Agency of Canada, and multiple agricultural commodity groups. lorraine@fbcpublishing.com

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Oct. 15: Manitoba Rural Women’s Day, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Royal Canadian Legion Hall, 633 Second Ave., Rivers. For more info or to register visit www. mbwi.ca or call 204-726-7135.

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Oct. 18: Manitoba Pork east district fall producer meeting, 12:30 p.m., Heritage Centre, 100 Heritage Trail, Niverville. For more info or to register call 204237-7447 or visit manitobapork. com/events.

Oct. 19: Manitoba Pork west district/Hutterite Brethren fall producer meeting, 1:30 p.m., William Glesby Centre, 11 Second St. NE, Portage la Prairie. For more info or to register call 204237-7447 or visit manitobapork. com/events.

Oct. 21: Fields on Wheels conference, Four Points Sheraton South, 2935 Pembina Hwy., Winnipeg.

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Oct. 21-23: Manitoba Association of Agricultural Societies conference, Victoria Inn, 3550 Victoria Ave., Brandon. For more info visit www.mbagsocieties.ca/annualconference.

Oct. 25-27: Canola Discovery Forum, Fairmont Winnipeg, 2 Lombard Place, Winnipeg. For more info or to register visit www. canolacouncil.org/what-we-do/ upcoming-events/.

Oct. 27: Red River Ex/Manitoba Agricultural Hall of Fame Harvest Gala Dinner, Victoria Inn, 1808 Wellington Ave., Winnipeg. For more info email foundation@redriv erex.com or call 204-888-6990.

Oct. 27-29: Manitoba Ag Ex, Keystone Centre, Brandon. Call 204-726-3590 or visit www.pro vincialexhibition.com.

Oct. 29: Manitoba Rural Women’s Day, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Dugald Community Centre, 544 Holland St., Dugald. For more info or to register visit www.mbwi.ca or call 204-726-7135.

Nov. 1-2: National Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) Summit, Westin Ottawa, 11 Colonel By Dr., Ottawa.

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LIVESTOCK MARKETS (Friday to Thursday) Winnipeg September 30, 2016 Slaughter Cattle Steers — Heifers — D1, 2 Cows 78.00 - 87.00 D3 Cows 74.00 - 80.00 Bulls 105.00 - 114.00 Feeder Cattle (Price ranges for feeders refer to top-quality animals only) Steers (901+ lbs.)

145.00 - 166.00 (801-900 lbs.)

155.00 - 178.00 (701-800 lbs.)

160.00 - 188.00 (601-700 lbs.)

167.00 - 189.00 (501-600 lbs.)

175.00 - 201.00 (401-500 lbs.)

185.00 - 211.00 Heifers (901+ lbs.)

130.00 - 153.00 (801-900 lbs.)

145.00 - 166.00 (701-800 lbs.)

152.00 - 168.00 (601-700 lbs.)

155.00 - 170.50 (501-600 lbs.)

160.00 - 175.00 (401-500 lbs.)

165.00 - 181.00

Heifers

$1 Cdn: $0.7623 U.S. $1 U.S: $1.3117 Cdn.

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Cattle Prices

Slaughter Cattle Grade A Steers Grade A Heifers D1, 2 Cows D3 Cows Bulls Steers

EXCHANGES: September 30, 2016

($/cwt) (1,000+ lbs.)

(850+ lbs.)

Alberta South — — 84.00 - 98.00 72.00 - 85.00 115.46 - 115.46 $ 160.00 - 172.00 167.00 - 178.00 172.00 - 187.00 175.00 - 189.00 182.00 - 196.00 190.00 - 210.00 $ 148.00 - 159.00 155.00 - 167.00 156.00 - 169.00 157.00 - 170.00 160.00 - 179.00 165.00 - 185.00

Ontario 117.00 - 131.35 113.43 - 126.54 64.10 - 90.14 64.10 - 90.14 98.89 - 119.43 $ 159.05 - 183.94 172.06 - 186.48 147.90 - 185.60 156.28 - 205.86 168.65 - 224.42 176.74 - 236.41 $ 128.95 - 153.45 154.17 - 168.72 135.31 - 169.50 141.57 - 177.46 144.90 - 199.59 168.70 - 211.68

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(901+ lbs.)

(801-900 lbs.)

(701-800 lbs.)

(601-700 lbs.)

(501-600 lbs.)

(401-500 lbs.)

(901+ lbs.)

(801-900 lbs.)

(701-800 lbs.)

(601-700 lbs.)

(501-600 lbs.)

(401-500 lbs.)

Futures (September 30, 2016) in U.S. Fed Cattle Close Change October 2016 101.90 -5.18 December 2016 103.13 -3.83 February 2017 103.43 -3.90 April 2017 102.80 -4.03 June 2017 96.50 -3.65 August 2017 95.48 -2.98

Feeder Cattle September 2016 October 2016 November 2016 January 2017 March 2017 April 2017

Cattle Slaughter

$

Close 134.23 127.50 123.93 120.63 119.43 119.15

Change -2.78 -4.80 -5.58 -4.80 -4.18 -4.18

Cattle Grades (Canada)

Week Ending Previous Year­ September 24, 2016 Canada 427,925 426,649 East 253,890 247,413 West 174,035 179,236 Manitoba 111,041 114,651 U.S. NA NA

Week Ending September 24, 2016 1,205 34,818 14,385 500 1,158 5,931 321

Prime AAA AA A B D E

Previous Year 878 26,668 15,579 823 1,146 5,466 221

Hog Prices (Friday to Thursday) ($/100 kg)

Source: Manitoba Agriculture

E - Estimation MB. ($/hog) MB (All wts.) (Fri-Thurs.)

MB (Index 100) (Fri-Thurs.)

ON (Index 100) (Mon.-Thurs.)

Current Week 153E 141E NA

Last Week 152.72 141.57 144.21

Last Year (Index 100) 184.32 172.12 174.63

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Abbreviated fall cattle run expected in Manitoba Western Feedlots’ closure may rattle the industry “… the cattle aren’t a priority — there’s no rush to move them.”

Phil-Franz Warkentin CNSC

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he fall run was still just on the horizon at Manitoba’s cattle auction yards during the week ended Sept. 30. Prices for what was moving held relatively steady, but still well off last year’s level.

Seasonally, the fall run should already be underway, but that’s not the case this year.

“What’s happened is, generally producers are disappointed in the price, we have adequate pasture still, and the cattle aren’t a priority — there’s no rush to move them,” said Rick Wright, a cattle buyer with Heartland Order Buying Co. As a result, he predicted a compressed fall run this year.

Firmness in prices on the week was largely tied to the good quality of those animals that made their way to market, said Wright. However, he added, continued weakness in U.S. futures didn’t help matters north of the border.

Calves were firm on the week, although prices are as much as $1/lb. off of the levels seen at this time in 2015. Yearlings were steady to slightly lower, with many owners opting to feed rather than sell their animals, according to Wright.

Demand was coming from both the East and the West, with not much moving to the U.S. during the week. Wright said the Ontario demand was somewhat surprising, given expectations for a higher cost of gain in that province this year.

Any cattle going south were pre-priced, said Wright.

Some Manitoba ranchers may be taking a closer look at retaining calves this year, given an abundance of feed. Wright expected to see the heavier calves move to auction, with lighter calves more likely to be held back.

The butcher market was lower during the week.

Rick Wright a cattle buyer with Heartland Order Buying Co.

A weaker Canadian dollar was helping, Wright said, but “the days of 95-cent cows are gone.”

He linked the weakness in the butcher market to basic supply and demand, as the U.S. is seeing a lot of its own culled cows. Ground beef from Brazil is also coming up to the U.S. at reasonable prices, putting a cap on the domestic market.

The shakeout from Western Feedlots in Alberta shutting down is still being felt by the cattle sector, but Manitoba is on the fringe of that.

“If you throw a rock in the middle of the pond, (Manitoba’s) on the outside of the ripple, but the long-term effects on the industry could still come back to haunt us,” said Wright.

When an operation that’s been in business as long as Western Feedlots shuts down for whatever reason, “it shakes the confidence of the entire industry,” said Wright. While some of the capacity will be taken up by other operators, much of it will disappear, he said.

In the long term, if any more big players such as Western decide to reduce or get out of the business, Wright questioned whether slaughterhouses would be sustainable.

If the Canadian cattle sector consolidates to the point that “we’re at the mercy of one packer, regardless of who it is, it would be crippling to our industry in Canada,” said Wright.

Phil Franz-Warkentin writes for Commodity News Service Canada, a Winnipeg company specializing in grain and commodity market reporting.

Futures (September 30, 2016) in U.S. Hogs

Close

Change

October 2016 December 2016 February 2017 April 2017 May 2017

52.03 46.98 51.60 58.05 65.25

-2.18 -1.63 -1.88 -1.75 -2.13

Other Market Prices Sheep and Lambs Winnipeg $/cwt Ewes Lambs

Wooled Fats

Choice (110+ lb.)

(95 - 109 lb.)

(80 - 94 lb.)

(Under 80 lb.)

(New crop)

— — — — — —

Chickens Minimum broiler prices as of April 13, 2010 Under 1.2 kg..................................................$1.5130 1.2 - 1.65 kg....................................................$1.3230 1.65 - 2.1 kg....................................................$1.3830 2.1 - 2.6 kg.....................................................$1.3230

Turkeys Minimum prices as of October 2, 2016 Broiler Turkeys (6.2 kg or under, live weight truck load average) Grade A ............................................... $1.960 Undergrade ........................................$1.870 Hen Turkeys (between 6.2 and 8.5 kg liveweight truck load average) Grade A ................................................$1.935 Undergrade ........................................$1.835 Light Tom/Heavy Hen Turkeys (between 8.5 and 10.8 kg liveweight truck load average) Grade A ................................................$1.935 Undergrade ........................................$1.835 Tom Turkeys (10.8 and 13.3 kg, live weight truck load average) Grade A...................................................$1.915 Undergrade..........................................$1.830 Prices are quoted f.o.b. producers premise.

Toronto 106.06 - 133.53 204.11 - 222.15 226.77 - 240.14 212.47 - 232.30 197.04 - 279.48 —

SunGold Specialty Meats —

Eggs Minimum prices to producers for ungraded eggs, f.o.b. egg grading station, set by the Manitoba Egg Producers Marketing Board effective November 10, 2013.

New Previous A Extra Large $2.00 $2.05 A Large 2.00 2.05 A Medium 1.82 1.87 A Small 1.40 1.45 A Pee Wee 0.3775 0.3775 Nest Run 24 + 1.8910 1.9390 B 0.45 0.45 C 0.15 0.15

Goats Winnipeg (Hd Fats) Kids Billys Mature

<1,000 lbs.

1,000 lbs.+

USDA requires packers to report online cattle auction deals

BY TOM POLANSEK Chicago/Reuters

The U.S. Department of Agriculture said Sept. 29 it will require meat packers to report cattle purchases they make through online auctions to the agency starting next week, a move that stoked traders’ hopes for more transparent markets.

USDA will begin including transactions from auctions on the Fed Cattle Exchange in pricing reports that top packers, including Cargill and Tyson Foods, use to determine how much they should pay farmers for an increasing percentage of animals sold.

That means the exchange, which has held eight auctions since launching in May, will begin impacting prices that packers pay in the broader market.

The decision is the latest effort by government and industry officials aimed at improving transparency in cattle markets, which have come under heightened scrutiny following a sharp setback in prices in the second half of last year.

The exchange had asked USDA to include its auction results in the pricing report.

Cargill and Tyson said they were glad the agency agreed.

“Price discovery is important to both the packing and feeding sectors, and we believe this move will improve it,” Tyson spokeswoman Caroline Ahn said.

By requiring packers to report transactions, USDA

intends to provide transparency to markets that few people see, such as deals farmers negotiate privately with packers. Cattle auctions are not normally included because anyone can attend them.

The exchange is different from other auctions, though, said Michael Lynch, director of the USDA division that compiles the pricing report. It provides an eBay-like platform for producers to sell their cattle to packers, instead of selling animals on behalf of producers, he said.

Declining transparency around cattle pricing has concerned producers and traders for years.

Farmers in the cash market have increasingly signed deals months in advance to sell cattle to packers.

Some farmers and traders have said that shift has created a questionable pricing system.

Toronto ($/cwt) 139.83 - 256.71 — 123.30 - 228.93

Horses Winnipeg ($/cwt) — —

briefs

Toronto ($/cwt) 24.00 - 55.00 45.00 - 68.00

Looking for results? Check out the market reports from livestock auctions around the province. » PaGe 14

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The Manitoba Co-operator | October 6, 2016

GRAIN MARKETS column

Manitoba Elevator Prices Average quotes as of September 29, 2016 ($/tonne)

U.S. soybean crop outlook keeps dragging on canola

Future

Basis

Cash

E. Manitoba wheat

189.05

34.17

223.22

W. Manitoba wheat

189.05

26.51

215.56

E. Manitoba canola

463.00

-32.21

431.39

W. Manitoba canola

463.00

-35.82

427.78

Prairie canola harvest issues also loom large DAVE SIMS CNSC

I

CE Futures Canada canola contracts were down roughly $5-$6 per tonne during the week ended Sept. 30, in sympathy with the weakening soybean market. The canola market was also dragged down by the advancing harvest in Western Canada as well as selling pressure from hedge companies and overall export uncertainty.

No one seems to know how much canola China will buy from Canada in the months to come, despite a recent agreement of how much foreign material the Asian country will accept in Canadian canola imports. The question is an important one, as China typically buys 40 per cent of the Canadian supply.

Volatility in the vegetable oil market was also bearish for canola. Speculation continues to grow that South America’s soybean crop will be very large.

Seasonal harvest issues are on the tops of everyone’s minds. The wet weather Western Canada has experienced this past summer and early fall has caused delays in the harvest and prompted concerns over quality. Estimates also vary over how much canola Canada will produce, as some analysts believe Statistics Canada’s recent model-based production estimate, which called for 18.3 million tonnes to be produced, was too low. Others say it can’t be relied upon at all.

Source: pdqinfo.ca

Whatever the case, farmers are reportedly selling off the combine as cash canola is one of the few commodities giving them a decent return.

Demand for Canadian canola is steady, as crushers operate at one of their fastest paces in recent memory. Bargain hunting from endusers early in the week was a feature as the open interest on the charts steadily grew.

Down in the U.S., Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) soybeans lost roughly 20 cents during the week as yields continue to impress across the Midwest while prospects grow for a massive South American soybean supply. As of Sept. 1, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, there were 197 million bushels of soybeans grown in the U.S. — the highest level in five years, but still down from average trade estimates.

Corn hung steady during the week as wet weather crimped harvest efforts, while signs continued to point toward a record U.S. harvest. USDA reported U.S. corn stocks, as of Sept. 1, at 1.738 billion bushels. While that’s the highest level in 10 years, it was still below market expectations and gave the market a bit of a boost.

Chicago wheat prices suffered a tiny loss due to ample world supplies and downward technical signals. USDA pegged the country’s wheat supplies, as of Sept. 1, at 2.527 billion bushels.

That was the largest since 1987 and near the high end of trade guesses.

Dave Sims writes for Commodity News Service Canada, a Winnipeg company specializing in grain and commodity market reporting.

For three-times-daily market reports and more from Commodity News Service Canada, visit the Markets section at www.manitobacooperator.ca.

Port Prices As of Friday, September 30, 2016 ($/tonne) Last Week

Weekly Change

U.S. hard red winter 12% Houston

152.67

-2.19

U.S. spring wheat 14% Portland

229.46

3.95

Canola Thunder Bay

475.10

-5.90

Canola Vancouver

486.10

0.10

Closing Futures Prices

As of Thursday, September 29, 2016 ($/tonne) Last Week

Weekly Change

ICE canola

465.10

-5.90

ICE milling wheat

223.00

8.00

ICE barley

132.50

-0.50

Mpls. HRS wheat

187.30

3.12

Chicago SRW wheat

146.61

-2.39

Kansas City HRW wheat

153.31

-1.29

Corn

129.62

-2.95

Oats

114.12

-0.81

Soybeans

349.16

-9.65

Soymeal

329.17

-10.14

Soyoil

735.15

-13.67

Cash Prices Winnipeg As of Thursday, September 29, 2016 ($/tonne) Last Week

Weekly Change

Feed wheat

n/a

n/a

Feed barley

136.87

0.46

n/a

n/a

431.47

1.57

Rye Flaxseed Feed peas

n/a

n/a

Oats

166.64

0.65

Soybeans

395.37

-5.88

Sunflower (NuSun) Fargo, ND ($U.S./CWT)

17.35

n/a

Sunflower (Confection) Fargo, ND ($U.S./CWT)

Ask

Ask

Quality concerns, rising futures boost CWRS bids Chicago winter wheat futures dragged on other Prairie wheats

BY PHIL FRANZ-WARKENTIN CNS Canada

H

ard red spring wheat cash bids across Western Canada moved up during the week ended Sept. 30, as mounting quality concerns with North American spring wheat crops provided support. Gains in the Minneapolis futures were also supportive, but losses in the winter wheat contracts traded in Chicago weighed on other Canadian wheat classes.

Depending on the location, average Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS) wheat prices were up by $2-$8 per tonne compared to the previous week, according to price quotes from a cross-section of delivery points across the Prairie provinces compiled by PDQ (Price and Data Quotes). Average prices ranged from about $213 per

Average durum prices were up by $3 to as much as $9 per tonne, with bids in Saskatchewan coming in at about $265$275 per tonne.

tonne in Saskatchewan’s southeast, to as high as $225 in parts of Alberta.

Quoted basis levels varied from location to location, but held reasonably steady to range from about $24 to $36 per tonne above the futures, when using the grain company methodology of quoting the basis as the difference between U.S. dollar-denominated futures and Canadian dollar cash bids.

When accounting for currency exchange rates by adjusting Canadian prices to U.S. dollars, CWRS bids ranged from US$162 to US$171 per tonne. That

would put the currency-adjusted basis levels at about US$18-$27 below the futures.

Looking at it the other way around, if the Minneapolis futures are converted to Canadian dollars, CWRS basis levels across Western Canada range from $23 to $35 below the futures.

Bids for Canada Prairie Spring Red (CPSR) wheat reported by PDQ were relatively unchanged compared to the previous week. Average CPSR prices came in at about $150-$165 per tonne in Saskatchewan and Alberta.

Average durum prices were up by $3 to as much as $9 per tonne, with bids in Saskatchewan coming in at about $265 to $275 per tonne.

The December spring wheat contract in Minneapolis, off of which most CWRS contracts in Canada are based, was quoted at US$5.145 per bushel on Sept.

30, up about 10.75 U.S. cents per bushel from the previous week.

Kansas City hard red winter wheat futures, traded in Chicago, are more closely linked to CPSR in Canada. The December K.C. wheat contract was quoted at US$4.155 per bushel on Sept.

30, down about six U.S. cents compared to the previous week.

The December Chicago Board of Trade soft wheat contract settled Sept. 30 at US$4.02, down by about 2.75 U.S. cents on the week.

The Canadian dollar was trading Sept.

30 at 76.24 U.S. cents, up by about a quarter-cent compared to the previous week.

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The Manitoba Co-operator | October 6, 2016

LIVESTOCK h u s b a n d r y — t h e s c i e n c e , S K I L L O R ART O F F AR M IN G

Small-scale chicken quota changes stir controversy Manitoba Chicken Producers has launched a new annual specialty quota program in hopes of developing new markets for specialty poultry products in the province

BY JENNIFER PAIGE Co-operator staff / Brandon

M

anitoba Chicken Producers is changing the guidelines for small-scale consumers.

It’s moving to an annual specialty quota program it says addresses the reality that the chicken market is becoming more specialized, and will give consumers access to Manitobagrown birds.

“At t h e e n d o f t h e d a y what we want consumers in Manitoba to have access to is safe, fresh product in whatever option is their preference,” said Wayne Hiltz, executive director of MCP. “Right now, some of these markets are being sourced through frozen products from other parts of the country and we would rather have people eating fresh, Manitoba-produced chicken.”

MCP launched a new annual specialty quota program on Sept. 23 that aims to offer Manitoba consumers more choice in specialized markets, such as Silkie or Taiwanese birds, kosher, halal, and certified organic chicken.

“Traditionally, we have grown different sizes of birds, roasters, Cornish and broilers, but these specialty productions don’t really fit in that model because the size of those markets is smaller,” Hiltz said.

And so, the new program has been established as a response to consumer demand.

“Consumers dictate what the market is and we see the solution to be partnering with small producers to deliver that,” Hiltz said.

In comparison to other provinces, Manitoba’s traditional chicken market has a higher ratio of consumers purchasing fresh over frozen products and MCP hopes to develop similar buying habits within these specialty markets.

“We are already providing fresh product to Manitoba consumers, just not necessarily in all the options they want it,” Hiltz said.

Lukewarm reception In some cases however, this market has been filled by local producers directly marketing to Manitoba consumers, says Phil Veldhuis, president of producer group Direct Market Manitoba.

He says it’s good MCP is trying to accommodate specialty and small-scale producers, but doubts the new rules will accomplish this. In fact, he says

Manitoba Chicken Producers says a new annual quota program will address a changing chicken market, but current small-scale producers say the changes aren’t likely to be helpful. PHOTO: THINKSTOCK

the proposal is generating a lot of concern from his members.

“Several producers currently serving the specialty market will have their access to market significantly reduced as a result of these measures,” Veldhuis w ro t e i n re s p o n s e t o t h e announcement. “These producers have been working under long-standing marketing permits to serve customers their market choice for farm gate and specialty purchases. Even if they successfully applied for the new program, their exemptions would limit their production to a third of the previously permitted annual production.”

He added that annually awarding market access isn’t a guarantee strong enough to justify new or young farmers making investments or accessing financing.

“While conventional producers can count on their annual production quota and the value that quota has in the marketplace, smaller producers will not have the same stable access to value despite the fees they will pay not the quota system,” Veldhuis said.

Other issues include the lack of approved processing facilities and the reality that the only one currently open in the province is actually threatened by these measures because it makes the future of the current producers it serves uncertain.

“It is definitely a long-term relationship we are looking to establish in order to service these markets locally and if it takes us a few years to get there, we are prepared for that.”

Wayne Hiltz executive director of Manitoba Chicken Producers

Veldhuis said direct marketing any food product takes time to establishing a trusting relationship between farmer and customer, and said implementing changes over such a short time frame would make the incremental growth that small producers excel at impossible.

“However well intentioned, we believe this program will have the opposite effect and will hurt small and specialty chicken producers,” Veldhuis said, calling for a full consultation with affected small-scale producers before changes to the current system are made.

Entering the market MCP wants to partner up with producers who are not currently involved in traditional chicken production, who may be looking to complement their current farm or are looking for an opportunity to do some direct marketing.

Producers interested in applying cannot be currently regis-

All new products produced through this program will also be a part of MCP’s on-farm food safety and animal care program audits.

“Producers should expect the same audits and protocol as those who produce traditional chicken products,” Hiltz said.

Long-term goal tered with MCP, they must have proof of ownership of land and buildings suitable for raising chicken and must also comply with all of the requirements of the national on-farm food safety and animal care programs.

Once registered, producers will be asked to submit a business plan that must outline the proposed specialty market, the name and location of the hatchery supplying the chicks, the name and location of the processing facility, how and where the chickens will be raised and sold.

All chicken raised by a specialty producer must be slaughtered and processed in a federally or provincially inspected facility.

“We will be giving out quota allotments of 10,000 kilograms for the year, so depending on what size of bird you are growing that would give you a range between 2,000 to 5,000 birds, depending on the weight of the bird,” Hiltz said.

MCP is unsure what to expect in terms of producer interest in specialty products, but the organization says it is committed to taking the time to develop these markets.

“It is definitely a long-term relationship we are looking to establish in order to service these markets locally and if it takes us a few years to get there, we are prepared for that,” Hiltz said.

MCP also expects it to take time for consumers to take note of the new buying opportunities and adjust their purchasing patterns.

“If someone is looking to buy a niche product and had the option to buy it locally, as opposed to frozen from Montreal, it would be an easy choice,” Hiltz said. “But first we have to get it produced, let that person know it is available and where, and all of that takes some time and market development.” jennifer.paige@fbcpublishing.com

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The Manitoba Co-operator | October 6, 2016

High costs threaten southern Alberta feedlot sector Lethbridge County’s ‘head tax,’ WCB premiums, and a looming carbon tax are making the business uneconomical High costs, low margins

BY JENNIFER BLAIR Staff

O

ther cattle feeders in southern Alberta may suffer the same fate as Western Feedlots if a local $3-per-head tax isn’t reversed.

Last month, Western Feedlots — one of the country’s largest with 100,000-head capacity at its facilities near Strathmore, High River, and Mossleigh — announced that it would be winding down cattle ownership and feeding operations.

The company said the decision was a result of “the current highrisk/low-return environment in cattle ownership.”

“In addition to strong headwinds in the cattle industry, the poor political and economic environment in Alberta are also contributing factors to this decision,” said Western Feedlots in a statement.

Fed cattle prices peaked at around $180 in May 2015 and have since dropped to around $120 a head. As a result, cattle feeders have seen diminishing returns on cattle bought at those high 2015 prices.

But southern Alberta cattle feeders say there is a deeper issue caused by “regulatory and tax burdens.”

“Business needs some certainty,” said Rick Paskal, president of Van Raay Paskal Farms Ltd., which has seven feedlots in southern Alberta with capacity for up to 130,000 head.

“When you challenge the intensive livestock industry the way the county has and other governments have, we’re really concerned for our longevity in this business.”

Paskal belongs to a group of cattle feeders in Lethbridge County that is calling on the municipal and provincial governments to reverse a $3 ‘head tax’ imposed by Lethbridge County this spring. The county said it would raise $3.5 million annually over 35 years to cover road and bridge maintenance. The tax is expected to increase to $4 per head in 2017.

“This is not a market issue. We have lots of tools that we can use to help us during market downturns like we’re currently seeing,” said Paskal.

“This is about uncertainty.

We don’t know if the tax is going to be $3 or $4 or $14. You couple that with other initiatives from government — Bill 6, the carbon tax — how much is it going to be?

“It’s really made us nervous operating in this environment.”

Over the past two years, five feedlots in Lethbridge County have closed as a result of Alberta’s “high-cost environment,” which has been exacerbated by the $3 head tax, he said. Cattle feeders in the county currently feed around 500,000 head of cattle, more than half of the cattle on feed in Alberta and Saskatchewan.

But because of the tax, feeders in the area are “concerned about their ability to compete,” said Paskal.

“Right now, it’s $5.60 more costly to feed cattle here in Canada than the United States,” he said. “The $3 tax takes us to $8.60, and they’ve already said they’re going to do $4 next year — so $9.60.

“They have found their cash cow, so to speak.”

Cattle feeding is already “a smallmargin business,” said Paskal, and feeders need a business environment where they “don’t have to worry about operating costs being so high.”

“Historically, if you can secure a $15- to $25-per-head profit, you’re doing very well,” he said.

Paskal noted that the head tax didn’t apply to any of Western Feedlots’ facilities and said its closure shows how tough it is to make money in cattle feeding.

“Western Feedlots has been in business since 1958. The shareholders of that company are very prominent and credible businessmen,” he said. “To be successful in this business, it’s not luck — it takes years of good management and hard work.

“I think Western was a well-run operation, but the shareholders looked at some of the challenges facing the industry and made a call.”

In addition to the head tax, cattle feeders have also been bearing the cost of mandatory

Cattle feeder Rick Paskal, pictured with wife Diana, is worried about competing with U.S. feedlots if Lethbridge County’s $3-per-head tax isn’t reversed.

PHOTO: Van Raay Paskal Farms

Workers’ Compensation Board coverage since Jan. 1 when Bill 6 came into law. In Alberta, feedlots pay $2.97 per $100 in insurable earnings, the highest premium possible due to the risk of working with livestock. In the

first six months of mandatory coverage, 92 of 356 accepted WCB claims in Alberta came from feedlots.

Prior to mandatory WCB coverage, Paskal offered a comprehensive benefits package to his employees in order to compete with the oil and gas industry for labour, and now his costs have gone up even further.

“The government came along, with no consultation with the industry, and implemented Bill 6, and now we have to pay workers’ compensation, and we have our own benefits plan. You can’t just take that away from people, but we’re forced to add another layer of coverage on.”

Cattle feeders are also bracing themselves for Alberta’s new carbon tax on Jan. 1, 2017, which could cost cattle feeders between $6 to $7 a head, according to estimates from the Alberta Cattle Feeders’ Association.

“Are we going to wake up one day and, bang, there’s going to be a carbon tax of $10 a head, and there’s going to be no nego-

tiation with the industry? That’s the way that it sounds to me,” said Paskal.

“When the shareholders of Western Feedlots hear stuff like that, I know why they pulled up their tent stakes — because of the uncertainty of the business climate in Alberta.”

While the cattle-feeding industry is faced with slim margins, the closure of Western Feedlots was “a private business making a business decision,” Alberta Beef Producers’ chair Bob Lowe said in a statement.

There is still “ample bunk space in the province to absorb the demand to feed cattle,” he said.

“We never like to see a buyer leave the market, but thankfully, there are more buyers in the market,” said Lowe. “While we are on the downside of the cattle cycle, fundamentally we have a strong, vibrant industry that will adapt to whatever the future brings.” jennifer.blair@fbcpublishing.com

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The Manitoba Co-operator | October 6, 2016

LIVESTOCK AUCTION RESULTS Weight Category

Ashern

Feeder Steers No. on offer Over 1,000 lbs.

Gladstone

Grunthal

Heartland

Heartland

Brandon

Virden

Killarney

Ste. Rose

Winnipeg

29-Sep

27-Sep

27-Sep

27-Sep

28-Sep

26-Sep

29-Sep

30-Sep

559

631

693

872

1,966

446

490

645

n/a

n/a

130.00-145.00

n/a

n/a

n/a

135.00-150.00 (155)

140.00-150.00

900-1,000

140.00-167.75

130.00-166.00

139.00-166.00

155.00-170.00

160.00-172.00

n/a

155.00-162.00 (165)

150.00-163.50

800-900

162.00-173.25

160.00-183.00

157.00-180.00

162.00-175.00

163.00-176.00

160.00-176.05

157.00-178.00 (179)

152.00-168.00

700-800

150.00-180.00

160.00-182.50

155.00-181.00

170.00-187.00

172.00-186.00 (189)

165.00-180.00 (185.50)

170.00-187.00 (189)

155.00-183.50

600-700

174.00-185.50

170.00-186.00

150.00-180.00

180.00-194.00

175.00-190.00

170.00-185.00 (187.50)

175.00-192.00 (194.50)

165.00-186.00

500-600

178.00-194.50

170.00-195.00

172.00-203.00

185.00-195.00

182.00-195.00

175.00-190.00

170.00-202.00 (203.50)

178.00-209.00

400-500

181.00-191.00

180.00-208.00

175.00-219.00

190.00-207.00

189.00-205.00

180.00-195.00 (197.50)

175.00-201.00 (205.00)

185.00-212.00

300-400

n/a

200.00-224.00

180.00-210.00

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

185.00-215.00

115.00-152.50

n/a

128.00-154.00

140.00-155.00

139.00-150.00

n/a

n/a

120.00-154.00

800-900

120.00-163.25

150.00-159.00

150.00-162.00

145.00-162.00

150.00-161.00

155.00-166.00

n/a

130.00-156.00

700-800

130.00-166.00

150.00-170.00

145.00-165.00

150.00-168.00

152.00-162.50

160.00-167.00

150.00-166.00

140.00-161.00

600-700

138.00-165.00

145.00-167.00

115.00-140.00

155.00-172.00

151.00-160.00 (164)

150.00-165.00

140.00-165.00

140.00-163.00

500-600

140.00-163.00

150.00-170.00

155.00-189.00

165.00-178.00

155.00-166.00 (170)

160.00-168.00

140.00-160.00

145.00-167.00

400-500

145.00-163.00

160.00-186.00

170.00-191.00

170.00-185.00

165.00-182.00

n/a

150.00-180.00

148.00-172.00

300-400

n/a

175.00-198.00

170.00-182.00

n/a

n/a

n/a

165.00-181.00

150.00-182.00

No. on offer

106

n/a

54

64

n/a

n/a

100

105

D1-D2 Cows

77.00-83.00

70.00-82.00

68.00-87.00

77.00-86.00

78.00-86.00

75.00-83.00

80.00-87.00 (91.50)

77.00-86.00

D3-D5 Cows

50.00+

n/a

n/a

60.00-75.00

65.00-79.00

n/a

70.00-82.00

70.00-77.00

Feeder heifers 900-1,000 lbs.

Slaughter Market

Age Verified

82.00-87.00

up to 82.00

n/a

n/a

80.00-86.00 (89)

n/a

n/a

n/a

Good Bulls

101.00-119.75

100.00-111.00

104.75-107.25

105.00-115.00

111.00-124.00

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Much talk, no action on supply management border issues

A Commons trade committee meeting heard lots of words but little new information at a recent hearing

BY ALEX BINKLEY Co-operator contributor

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any words were spoken, but little new was said.

At a recent two-hour session of the Commons trade committee, representatives of the dairy and poultry sector and Lawrence MacAulay, the federal agriculture minister, all spoke at length about border issues — but largely reiterated previous statements.

Following a Parliament Hill protest by dairy farmers this spring over diafiltered milk imports, MacAulay said the government wants a “long-term sustainable solution in place,” a statement reiterated at the hearing — but he wouldn’t commit to when that might happen and what it may involve.

The committee isn’t planning on any further sessions or filing a report to Parliament on what it learned from the session on whether the Duty Deferral for Food Ingredients program is being used to circumvent border controls on dairy and poultry products. The program exempts processors from paying duties on imported ingredients if the product is exported within four years.

The committee didn’t look at the situation of processors who want access to competitively priced Canadian ingredients so

their products can sell in international markets.

As the group Food Processors of Canada has told Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland, “We would prefer to buy Canadian dairy and poultry but producers are uninterested in providing predictable access to competitively priced ingredients so that we can compete in export markets.”

MacAulay said the government is studying ways to make border controls on diafiltered milk and spent fowl effective, without interfering with legitimate imports. “What the government wants to do is to make sure we resolve these issues in a meaningful way, and to make sure we have a strong supply management system, and a strong dairy industry.”

Robin Horel, president and CEO of the Canadian Poultry and Egg Processors Council, said his organization has called for intensified “anti-circumvention measures that will enhance our border controls.”

He explained the organization isn’t concerned about the legitimate use of this legal option to import spent fowl, but rather with its use as a loophole to import what in reality is broiler meat. “ We are concerned with fraudulent import activity, and we support intensifying anticircumvention measures that

Dairy producers say they can talk until there’s nothing left to say, but it’s the government that must act to solve border issues. PHOTO: Carl Davies/CSIRO

will enhance border controls,” Horel said.

Yves Ruel, director of commerce and policy with Chicken Farmers of Canada, said imports of American spent fowl have exceeded the amount of meat actually available in that category.

In 2012, Canada imported 101 per cent of the entire U.S. supply of spent fowl, when calculated on a whole bird equivalent basis.

“Obviously, this is impossible and far from feasible especially considering that U.S. fowl meat is both consumed domestically, as well as exported to other destinations,” he said.

From the beginning of 2016 to the end of July, Canada has imported 68.7 million kilograms of spent fowl from the United States, which is equivalent to 114 per cent of the U.S.’s entire spent fowl production. The imports

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It’s estimated that at least 37 million kilograms of chicken were illegally imported as spent fowl in 2015, which is equivalent to 9.4 per cent of domestic chicken production, he said. This equates to a loss of 2,771 jobs to the Canadian workforce, $208.5 million in contributions to the national economy, and $69.6 million in taxes.

Caroline Emond, executive director of Dairy Farmers of Canada, said the organization had had numerous meetings with the previous and the current government explaining why “diafiltered milk cannot be an ingredient when it crosses the border,

and milk when it comes to making cheese.”

This lack of enforcement of Canada’s domestic regulations is causing revenue losses estimated at $231 million per year for Canadian dairy farmers, Emond said.

DFC wants Ottawa to enforce the existing compositional standards for cheese, she said. “This could still be done easily and simply by allowing the Canadian Food Inspection Agency to delegate the enforcement of the cheese standard to the Canadian Dairy Commission.”

She said the agreement DFC has reached with Dairy Processors of Canada may solve some of the problems diafiltered milk has caused. But “it is not, and should not in any way, be considered as a complete solution. It also should not be taken as an excuse for the government to not play its role when it comes to enforcing Canada’s border measures and domestic regulations.”

Emond said the ingredients strategy may help, but it is only one part of the solution – the other half is the enforcement of the cheese standard.

“It is time for all parties to stop playing political games with this issue, and to solve the problem,” she said. “It is the government’s responsibility to solve this problem, the dairy sector cannot say, or do, anything that we haven’t already many times before.”

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nce again, weather models did a good job predicting major weather makers over the last week, but as we have seen several times over the past months, the models struggled with the timing of these systems.

The strong area of low pressure that was forecast to develop to our west last weekend and then move northward through Saskatchewan did develop and move as expected. This low ended up only being part of a larger area of low pressure that was slowly spinning up over the western U.S. This is where our forecast begins, with a large surface and upper low slowly pushing northeastward through Manitoba.

The exact track of this system is a little uncertain, but it looks like it will move through southeastern Saskatchewan and into the north-central Interlake by late Wednesday. This will bring plenty of clouds and showers to all regions on Wednesday, with the best chance of steady rain falling north and west of the main low.

We will likely see clouds and showers kick around on both Thursday and Friday as the low slowly moves off into Ontario.

Cool arctic high pressure will begin to push in behind the low, bringing much cooler temperatures into our region. Expect daytime highs under the clouds to be in the low teens and overnight lows in the 4 C range. Clearing skies either Friday or Saturday night will bring the coldest temperatures so far this fall, with a good chance of most areas seeing frost — and a killing frost likely.

We should expect to see sunny to partly cloudy skies on Sunday and Thanksgiving Monday as the arctic high slowly slides to the east. Temperatures will continue to be on the cool side, but as the high moves farther to the east, we should see a milder southerly flow develop. This will help to boost daytime highs back into the upper teens by Tuesday or Wednesday.

Usual temperature range for this period: Highs, +8 to +19 C; lows, -2 to +7 C.

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1 Month (30 Days) Percent of Average Precipitation (Prairie Region) August 29, 2016 to September 27, 2016

< 40% 40 - 60% 60 - 85% 85 - 115% 115 - 150% 150 - 200% > 200% Extent of Agricultural Land Lakes and Rivers

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This issue’s map shows the total amount of precipitation that fell across the Prairies during the month of September as a percentage of the long-term average. The southernmost parts of Saskatchewan and Manitoba were the wettest, while central and eastern Alberta, along with northwestern Saskatchewan, were the driest.

Can we expect a warmer-than-average October?

September on the Prairies was mild in the east and average out west

BY DANIEL BEZTE Co-operator contributor

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ith the first month of fall now in the books, it’s time once again to take a look back at the previous month’s weather, then look ahead to see what might be in store for us in October.

If we take September 2016 as an indication of how the rest of this fall will be, it looks like most of the fall forecasts we looked at back at the beginning of September will be pretty spot on.

Starting off in the west, Alberta saw a September that could best be described as average, at least when it came to temperatures. The Calgary region was the “hot spot” with a mean monthly temperature of 11.2 C, which was 0.2 C above the long-term average.

The Edmonton region was the “cold spot” at least in regards to its long-term average, recording a mean monthly temperature of 10 C in September, 0.2 C below average. Finally, the Peace region recorded a mean monthly temperature of 9.6 C, right on the long-term average. September was fairly dry over the southern two thirds of Alberta, with both Edmonton

… both the Winnipeg and Dauphin regions (saw) drier-than-average conditions, while Brandon was wet, nearly doubling September’s average.

south and east. Manitoba saw above-average temperatures and below-average precipitation in the central region, with above-average amounts in the extreme southern and western regions.

Who called it? and Calgary seeing a little more than half their long-term average amount of rainfall. Farther north, it was wetter, with the Peace seeing about 10 mm more than average.

Moving into Saskatchewan, we’re seeing temperatures warming up a little bit, both in actual terms and compared to average. Saskatoon recorded a mean monthly temperature of 11.8 C, 0.4 C above average.

Regina had a mean monthly September temperature of 12.6 C, 0.8 C above average. The Saskatoon region was a little drier than average in September with about 25 mm of rainfall, while the Regina region was a little wetter with about 54 mm.

The eastward warming trend continued into Manitoba during September. The Brandon region was Manitoba’s “cold spot,” with a mean monthly temperature of 12.7 C, 0.9 C above average. A little farther

north in the Dauphin region, September’s mean temperature was 12.8 C, which was 1.1 C above average. Finally, the Winnipeg region was the Manitoba and Prairie “hot spot” in September, with a mean temperature of 14.4 C, 1.7 C above average. Precipitation during September across agricultural Manitoba varied, with both the Winnipeg and Dauphin regions seeing drier-than-average conditions, while Brandon was wet, nearly doubling September’s average.

To s u m u p Se p t e m b e r’s weather across the Prairies, Alberta saw near-average temperatures at all locations, with below-average precipitation across southern and central regions and near to above average in the north. Saskatchewan saw above-average temperatures with below-average precipitation in the northwestern region and above average in the

Looking back at the forecasts, no one was right on the money for September. If I had to give the nod to one of the forecasts, it would have to be the Old Farmer’s Almanac. It called for near-average temperatures along with below-average amounts of precipitation.

Environment Canada was also fairly close, as it called for nearto above-average temperatures over the Prairies, along with above-average amounts of precipitation. I guess it all depends on where you live as to which one was the most accurate.

Now, the big question: Will we see a continuation of average to above-average temperatures into October? Environment Canada calls for above-average temperatures over Manitoba, with near-average temperatures in Saskatchewan and Alberta. It also calls for aboveaverage amounts of precipitation in all three provinces, with the best chances for above-

average amounts over Alberta.

The Old Farmer’s Almanac calls for slightly cooler-thanaverage temperatures along with below-average precipitation during October. The Canadian Farmers’ Almanac looks to be calling for near- to slightly below-average temperatures (it doesn’t mention warm weather), along with aboveaverage precipitation, as it does mention we’ll see unsettled conditions several times during the month.

Finally, my forecast. Last month I was leaning toward cooler and slightly wetter-thanaverage conditions, based on what looked to be a fairly active pattern that was developing. We are still in that active pattern, but so far the main storm track has been pushing these systems well to our northeast and keeping any strong pushes of cold air bottled up to our north. The latest mid-range weather models are keeping the northern storm track fairly busy, which usually results in our region seeing above-average temperatures along with near-average amounts of precipitation. The one tough part of long-range forecasting is that one big storm system can take a warm, dry month and turn it into a cold ,wet one!

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Good reasons to desiccate sunflowers Improved yield and quality and increased peace of mind are all part of the equation

BY ALLAN DAWSON Co-operator staff

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f a hard frost isn’t the forecast, sunflower farmers might want to consider applying liquid frost — a.k.a., a desiccant.

That’s the advice Manitoba Agriculture oilseed specialist Anastasia Kubinec gave during the Crop Talk Westman webinar Sept. 28.

Kubinec, who also farms with her husband and father, knows of what she speaks. Their sunflowers were harvested in September and are in the bin.

“Getting those sunflowers off your field early can mean a lot of great things,” Kubinec said.

“You will have better quality, less head rot and you are probably going to have some better yields. You’re not losing those seeds to birds or losing them potentially to disease.”

But there’s lots to consider first. One is the weather forecast. If a hard frost is looming, nature will dry down the crop for no cost.

By “hard” Kubinec means -4 C for four to six hours.

“You need it to be really cold for four to six hours to freeze and explode those cells to cause it to rapidly desiccate,” she said.

Economics is the other consideration.

Diquat is an effective desiccant, but it’s expensive and there’s the aerial application cost on top.

Heat is less expensive but slower.

If the sunflower crop isn’t expected to yield well, adding more production cost doesn’t make sense.

“My top reason for desiccating is basically to speed up harvest,” Kubinec said.

The longer sunflowers are in the field, the more susceptible they are to losses from head and stalk rot, lodging and bird predation, she said.

Sunflower heads infected with head rot explode when the combine header hits them and the seeds hit the ground. If infected with stalk rot, winds can knock the plants over making them difficult to harvest. And if blackbirds are near they’ll turn the crop into a buffet.

Kubinec said her father and grandfather dropped sunflowers years ago, when desiccants weren’t used, “... because, as my dad said, he does not like combining in December and he hates combining in the snow.”

Better management tools have prompted a reconsideration of the crop, Kubinec said.

“With some of these desiccation products, we have moved back into sunflowers. It is working well for us. We are combining in late September or October, which works great. You can get into the field faster. You still need to watch seed moisture and that head tissue still threshes out in the combine.”

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Timing is important when desiccating sunflowers. Apply too early and the crop will lose yield and quality, Kubinec said.

A desiccant should be applied at the R9 stage.

That’s when the back of the sunflower head is yellow and the bracts are brown.

The colour of the bracts can help growers determine the crop’s stage.

As dry-down begins, a brown edge appears first at the tapered top of the bract, a National Sunflower Association of Canada brochure says (http://tinyurl.com/zghptvj). The bract tip turns brown at 40 to 50 per cent moisture.

At this stage seed moisture is too high and the plant has not reached physiological maturity.

Gradually a brown edge line develops down along the bract sides. When the bracts are brown seed moisture is between 30 to 35 per cent. The broadest part of the bract should be turning brown. At this stage seeds are between 30 to 35 per cent moisture and a desiccant can be applied.

“I am very careful about staging,” Kubinec said.

“I try to go when 80 per cent of the field is at this stage when the bracts are brown and then wait a couple of days just to be on the safe side.

And for the past couple of years that seems to have worked pretty good. The test weight has been fine and we have still got it off earlier than

waiting for a fall frost and we were pretty happy with results using a desiccant.”

North Dakota State University has an app (https://ndawn.ndsu.nodak.edu/) to help farmers determine sunflower stage. Since it’s based on growing conditions in different North Dakota fields, it won’t be exactly right for Manitoba fields, but the app is a good indicator of when to be checking maturity, Kubinec said.

The weather before and after desiccating is also important. Delay spraying if rain is in the immediate forecast, Kubinec said.

“A desiccant causes the plant to dry down quickly and if there is head rot there it could potentially advance it if we get wet weather,” she said.

“We spray our own fields when I know there is a three-day window of no rain and it looks like it’s going to be really, really, sunny and hopefully temperatures are getting up to that 20 C.” Desiccants also work faster with warmer temperatures. Normally this late in the season 20 C days are rare so dry-down will take longer — probably 16 to 20 days (in the absence of a heat wave), Kubinec said.

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Plowing skills on display Old skills are getting new attention at the annual event The 2016 Manitoba Plowing Match attracted close to 200 spectators and participants to Paul Addrianson’s land, just north of Carberry, Oct. 1 and 2.

This year’s focus was on attracting new members and growing attendance for the event.

Photos by Sandy Black

Photo at right: Mary Donald of Alexander lines up the guide poles for her husband Sandy for the opening split.

Tom Ryall of Rivers took first place and will represent Manitoba in the 2017 Canadian Plowing Championships in British Columbia. Sandy Donald of Alexander will also attend.

Justin McKee, 11, of Minnedosa, and his coach Art Gibson look back at McKee’s plowing efforts in the junior sulky class. Gibson installed the ride-along buggy to allow him to coach McKee in the finer points of plowing techniques and safety.

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ustralia’s east coast will likely see wetter conditions than usual for the rest of 2016, stoking fears of wheat production losses in the world’s No. 4 exporter of the grain.

The country’s east coast has a 60 per cent chance of aboveaverage rainfall from October to December, the Australian Bureau of Meteorology said Sept. 29.

That would come after recent heavy rains across the region either destroyed crops or downgraded the quality of wheat.

“If we get rains in November or December, which is very late in the season, that will mean downgrades of the crop to feed quality,” said Phin Ziebell, agribusiness economist, National Australia Bank.

“Some farmers may try and get the crop out early to avoid those issues, but it is too wet at the moment to get into the paddocks.”

Australia’s east coast churns out the country’s high-protein

wheat, meaning output losses would limit exportable supplies of the more desirable grain.

Lower wheat production from Australia could support global benchmark prices, which earlier this month hit a 10-year low due to ample global supply.

Australia’s chief commodity forecast earlier this month raised its 2016 forecast for wheat output by more than 14 per cent to 28.1 million tonnes, which would be the secondhighest level on record.

While the rains pose a threat to Australia’s grain farmers, the moisture will be welcomed by cattle ranchers.

Livestock producers in Australia — the world’s No. 4 beef exporter — are easing off on slaughtering cattle as they look to rebuild herds from 20-year lows following three years of drought.

Above-average rainfall will aid pasture growth and refill dams, easing pressure to cull cattle that were previously in danger of starving following the strongest El Niño in nearly 20 years.

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he Canadian pulse industry has been granted another stop-gap extension for a key fumigation requirement, but nobody is mistaking this development for a permanent solution.

India, a key market for the crops, fears shipments could be contaminated with nematodes, something they say could put their domestic crops at risk.

Therefore they require shipments to be treated with methyl bromide, a product that’s not used in Canada. The temporary waiver allows the ships to be treated at Indian ports, says Gord Kurbis, Pulse Canada’s director of market access and trade policy.

“It’s been shown that methyl bromide fumigation isn’t effective at the low temperatures that can be present at port in Western Canada. There is a waiver that says, yes, in this case we can fumigate in India, instead of

of September we have been engaged with it on a daily, or near-daily basis, he said. “The next step is that we will work with our officials so that the appropriate technical exchange between the national plant protection organizations of India and Canada occurs.”

The organization is also working closely with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency to better understand India’s phytosanitary requirements, said Kurbis.

“Those requirements should be laid out with an appreciation that there needs to be adequate notice given to trade to ensure uninterrupted exports,” he said.

“And that if there are any import requirement changes that are being contemplated, then industry needs to be given time to make those adjustments, so that they can make sure that shipments are compliant with Indian import requirements.”

India is the largest importer of Canadian pulse exports.

“Those requirements should be laid out with an appreciation that there needs to be adequate notice given to trade to ensure uninterrupted exports.”

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requiring fumigation in the port of origin,” said Kurbis. “However, if there continues to need to be six-month extensions, which we understand are required because of an artifact within Indian legislation, then what we need to have happen is adequate notification, so that we have predictability for uninterrupted trade.”

This most recent extension allows the pulses to be treated on arrival in India, until March 31, 2017.

The uncertainty could have serious implications for shipments caught in limbo.

“If you had a bulk vessel of pulses, let’s say loaded sometime in August, that would arrive hypo-

thetically on October 1, after the September 30 waiver had expired, then that vessel could run into some market access problems in India,” said Kurbis. “And while that has obvious costs to companies that are in the export trade, let’s face it, those costs trickle back to the farm gate.”

Pulse Canada said it is working with both Canadian and Indian officials to find a permanent solution to the issue, whatever that might be. The six-monthlong waivers have been occurring, one after another, for nearly a decade.

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The International Grains Council cut its forecast for the 2016-17 world corn crop Sept. 29, mainly reflecting downward revisions for China and the European Union.

The intergovernmental body put corn (maize) production at a still record 1.027 billion tonnes, down three million from its previous forecast but above the prior season’s 970 million.

“Overly dry weather has affected (corn) crop prospects in the EU and China,” the IGC said in a monthly report, cutting its forecast for China’s crop by two million tonnes to 217 million and EU output by 2.1 million to 59.5 million.

The IGC raised its forecast for global wheat production in 2016-17 by four million tonnes to a record 747 million, up from the previous season’s 736 million.

“The outlook for wheat is again cut for the EU, but this is outweighed by increases for Australia, Canada, China and Kazakhstan,” the IGC said.

The largest increase was for China, the world’s top wheat producer, which is now expected to have a crop of 128 million tonnes, up from a previous forecast of 126 million but still below the prior season’s 130.2 million.

Total grains production in 2016-17 was unchanged at an all-time high of 2.069 billion, up from 2.002 billion in 2015-16.

“Despite further growth in demand, grain stocks are set to expand again, with those in the major exporters the biggest in seven years,” the IGC said.

The IGC said it had increased its forecast for world soybean production in 2016-17 by four million tonnes to a record 329 million, largely reflecting a further improvement in the outlook for U.S. yields.

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CBOT wheat futures slide down to a 10-year low Downward movement comes after a very clear technical signal presented itself on the charts CBOT Wheat WEEKLY NEARBY

David Drozd Market Outlook

Chart as of September 28, 2016

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he Chicago Board of Trade nearby wheat futures have moved $1.65 (all figures U.S. funds) per bushel lower since a reversal pattern appeared on the weekly nearby futures chart on June 10, 2016.

This formation is referred to as a harami on a candlestick chart. It occurred at the height of the spring rally, indicating the market was about to turn down. The harami is similar to an inside day used in bar chart analysis. However, this interpretation suggests a waning in momentum and a possible trend change.

Japanese candlestick charts allow the viewer at a casual glance to spot technical strength and/or weakness by highlighting the relationship between the open and the close for each line (candle).

The candlestick method gives you deeper insight by utilizing numerous interpretations for intra-line activity. Hence, the user has a timely advantage in spotting key market turning points for all time frames.

This harami also occurred right after the market failed to push through over head resistance at $5.25 per bushel.

Reversal patterns are all the more reliable when they mater ialize after a market has had an extended move up in both price and time, and have rallied into an area of resistance.

Resistance Resistance is a term used to describe a price level where the selling of futures contracts is expected to noticeably increase and at least temporarily halt the current direction of the market. On charts, these areas will appear as well-defined areas of price within which the market at some previous time halted the advances. The greater the amount of time spent and the number of contracts bought and sold at this level, the greater will be the potential for resistance in the future. Referencing the accompanying chart, the area in and around the $5.25 price level halted the advance on seven occasions (weeks) from August to November 2015.

Another characteristic which helps to gauge the relative resistance of a price area is the vertical distance the market must rise prior to reaching the area in question. The greater the upward price move prior to reaching a resistance level, the greater will be the resistance.

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Resistance areas evolve when the offering of contracts for sale increases. The concept of resistance and the market’s reaction when it moves into a resistance area are among the most interesting facets of chart study.

Where a classic formation may not appear on a chart for several months, one can be reasonably sure that there is always a resistance area, even if minor, not very far from the market.

This is important because it can help one formulate expectations of future price action.

The wheat futures chart I am referencing has an example of pr ices rallying into an area of resistance, only to turn around and proceed l o w e r. O c c u r r e n c e s s u c h a s t h i s a re c o m m o n p l a c e on futures char ts, but are extremely important as they illustrate where future rallies are likely to fail.

Grain producers can benefit from accurately identifying areas of resistance. These areas are helpful in determining when to make an incremental sale, setting targets for grain pricing orders, and for locking in the futures portion of a basis contract.

Pro d u c e r s s h o u l d b e o n guard for reversal patterns at areas of resistance, as this reinforces the odds of a mark e t d ow n t u r n . Su c c e s s f u l marketers must be constantly searching the charts for as many clues as possible. The more evidence one can muster to suppor t a technical conclusion, the more reliable that conclusion is apt to be.

Send your questions or comments about this article and chart to info@agchieve.ca.

David Drozd is president and senior market analyst for Winnipeg-based Ag-Chieve Corporation. The opinions expressed are those of the writer and are solely intended to assist readers with a better understanding of technical analysis. Visit Ag-Chieve online at www. ag-chieve.ca for information about grain-marketing advisory services, or call us toll free at 1-888-274-3138 for a free consultation.

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Systems in place to ship Canadian wild rice to China China and Canada have agreed on a certification process for exporters STAFF

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anadian wild rice producers, warehousers and processors interested in exporting to China now have a certification system in place to do so, clearing the way for Chinese market access.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency on Sept. 22 released details of a new certification program, through w h i c h t h e a g e n c y c a n a p p rove Canadian wild rice processing, warehousing and exporting facilities for the Chinese market.

Under the system, recognition of a facility’s CFIA approval must be

obtained from China’s Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ) before exports can begin from said facility.

CFIA said Sept. 22 it has been working on such a system since 2013-14, at Canadian producers’ request. The agency signed a protocol with AQSIQ in September last year on inspection and quarantine requirements.

Grown mainly in Saskatchewan, Manitoba and northwestern Ontario, Canadian wild rice is produced in shallow waters such as small lakes and slow-flowing streams. Canadian industry estimates have projected exports worldwide to be worth about $5 million, CFIA said.

Under the new program, CFIA will run evaluations of exporting companies’ systems and conduct annual audits for compliance. The agency also has the right to visit exporters’ facilities “at any time” to sample wild rice for visual inspection, review records and verify compliance.

Measures also must be in place to prevent wild rice from mildewing or being mixed with soil particles, plant residues or weed seeds or being commingled or contaminated with other grains or “impurities,” the agency said.

Processors also must be able to show their wild rice has undergone heat treatment at a temperature

between 150 C and 350 C for about two hours and brought to a moisture content between five and eight per cent.

Processors and exporters storing wild rice for export are also required to maintain and monitor traps for insect pests. Monitoring data from those traps also has to be kept for auditing and reporting.

Processed wild rice also must be stored “under hygienic conditions and in new, spill-proof packaging.”

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CROP REPORT

Better weather speeds harvest along in many regions Manitoba Agriculture crop report issued Oct. 3, 2016 Southwest Region Seasonal to above-normal temperatures and generally dry conditions allowed for good harvest progress until showers occurred late in the weekend.

Rainfall amounts ranged from five to 25 mm.

Cereal crops harvest is 90 per cent complete with some wheat still to harvest in isolated areas. Reports are average yields and quality. Canola harvest is 90 per cent complete, with the remaining crop in the later-seeded fields. Flax harvest has begun with progress at 20 per cent complete.

Soybean harvest is 50 per cent complete. Sunflowers are maturing with some desiccation occurring. Corn silage is 80 per cent complete.

Winter wheat and fall rye is emerging. Producers have started fall work.

Growth on pastures is declining and producers are moving cattle to fall pastures.

Northwest Region Harvest operations continued steadily through the week with good progress.

Widespread showers over the weekend brought harvest operations throughout the region to a halt on Sunday.

Although amounts were not significant, with cool overnight temperatures, fog and already wet conditions, it was enough to stop operations.

Producers are pressing forward with harvest operations with the red spring wheat harvest nearing completion in most areas of the region. Much of the grain combined over the last two weeks was harvested at tough moisture levels that required drying; quality is average

to below average. Spring wheat yields are ranging from 50 to 70 bu./acre.

About 90 per cent of the barley and oat acres are combined.

The canola harvest continued with steady progress throughout the week, with 70-80 per cent of acres complete. Yields are variable and quality is average.

The soybean harvest is underway.

Corn remains standing. Weeds are actively growing and some post-harvest field work has taken place, as conditions allow.

Second-cut alfalfa harvest continued when weather allowed. Shorter days and cooler temperatures are slowing down drying time; therefore, much of it is being put up as round bale silage.

Central Region Harvest was slow to start after the previous weekend’s rains, but excellent progress was made as conditions improved throughout the week. Light frost was reported Tuesday above the escarpment. Shorter days and heavy dews limit combining hours, so the exceptional weather was very welcome.

Harvest is 80 to 95 per cent complete, dependent on mix of crops in the area, and weather conditions. The majority of the cereals is harvested. A few fields remain that are too wet to combine. Canola harvest continues, with all but the last-seeded acres complete. The majority of flax is harvested.

Soybeans are mature in all areas.

Soybean harvest is 70 to 75 per cent complete. Pod height this year has allowed for excellent pickup of bottom pods.

Harvest continues in edible beans as conditions allow and is 80 per cent complete in the Altona area.

Most sunflowers are in the R7 to R9 stage, with colour change evident.

Some early harvest reported, with low yields due to damage from storms and high winds. Corn is maturing. Fields range in development from R5 (dent) to physiologically mature. Dry-down is noticeable. Harvest has begun.

Conditions have been good for early establishment of winter cereal crops.

Some herbicide applications for broadleaf weed control have been done.

Anhydrous ammonia and dry fertilizer applications have begun where conditions allow. Soil testing is ongoing. Fall tillag e c o n t i n u e s. G o o d progress has been made on cereal and canola fields where conditions allow.

Some last hay cut is being taken on fields with good regrowth and yield potential.

Eastern Region Very little rainfall fell this past week.

Dr ying conditions were not ideal but harvest resumed on Thursday afternoon.

Canola harvest is estimated at 99 per cent complete with average yields of 30 bu./acre, but variable. Soybean harvest is 50 to 60 per cent complete.

Reported yield average is 45 bu./acre.

In areas receiving excessive rainfall throughout the season, harvest operations are impacted and lower yields are reported.

Sunflowers are in the R9 growth stage (physiologically mature) and desiccation is complete. Corn is in the R6

growth stage (physiologically mature).

Corn harvest is expected to begin in a week or two, depending on weather.

Winter wheat seeded earlier this fall is in the three-leaf, one- to two-tiller growth stage.

The majority of pasture land is in good condition. Some second-cut grass hay is yet to be cut and baled as most fields are wet.

Interlake Region Early in the week saw cool, seasonal temperatures with rainfall amounts from five to 15 mm. In the Ashern area 30 to 40 mm of rainfall were recorded.

However, producers throughout the region were able to resume field operations later in the week.

Harvest progress is estimated at 75 to 85 per cent complete. Some lateseeded spring cereals and canola still remain in fields waiting to be harvested. Soybean harvest continues as plants reach maturity. Most fields are at the R8 stage but some later-seed fields still have 10 to 14 days before plants reach maturity.

Sunflowers have been desiccated as fields reach maturity. Alfalfa seed fields continue to be harvested. Regrowth has started to become an issue for producers as they try to finish combining their alfalfa acres. Reports of yields vary from 150 lbs./acre to 500 lbs./acre.

Winter wheat growth stages range from two- to three-leaf, one tiller. Field tillage is ongoing.

Haying is 95 per cent complete. Fall work and fertilization of forages continue. Soil moisture levels range from adequate to surplus.

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Farmers Edge investing millions in sustainable crop production Sustainable Development Technology Canada is one of the investors

BY ALLAN DAWSON Co-operator staff

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armers Edge, the madein-Manitoba global precision agriculture company, is investing millions of dollars in a bid to make crop production more sustainable.

Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) announced a $6.1-million investment with Famers Edge Sept. 21. Farmers Edge and a consortium of partners will contribute another $12.2 million. The money will be used to develop the next generation of hardware, software and agronomic decision support systems focusing on developing the environmental sustainability aspects of the system. “ We a re n o t b u i l d i n g a widget,” Dan Heaney, Farmers Edge vice-president of Research & Development and Agronomy said in an interview Sept. 22.

“We are building a platform. It is a multi-faceted approach.

“We are really working to make it easy for the farmer. We are collecting the right data from him.

“We can collect it automatically... trying to reduce or minimize the actual effort that they need to make in terms of managing the system.”

Far mers Edge uses data and variable-rate technology to make crop production more efficient. In so doing that production becomes more sustainable.

“By using tools like variable rate they (farmers) can improve their nitrogen management in ways that gets more of the nitrogen into the crop and if the nitrogen is in the crop then it doesn’t wander off and get into trouble and that has a significant impact on, for example, greenhouse gas emissions,” Heaney said. “There is kind of a win-win with the economics and environmental side. “ We can use our system, which collects data from thousands and thousands of fields across Western Canada, to start to enhance the process of making those decisions about variable-rate fertilizer applications, about other inputs like fungicides and herbicides and even things like crop selection or variety selection. We can assist farmers in fine-tuning their system so they get to the point where they are optimizing their economics while minimizing their environmental impact.”

multiple variables that impact crop performance, including weather, soil processes, disease and pest impacts, as well as the constantly shifting interplay of crop prices with input and equipment costs.

“With this level of data specificity, Farmers Edge is aiming to reduce nitrous oxide emissions by 10 per cent, improve water use by 20 per cent and significantly cut phosphorus and nitrogen levels in critical water resources,” the release says.

Being able to predict what’s going to happen is important to mitigating greenhouse gas emissions and phosphorus nitrogen movement, Heaney said “But the other aspect of it is the better understanding of the crop requirements on the nutrient side and fine-tuning crop requirements and nutrient applications,” he added.

“There is kind of a win-win with the economics and environmental side.”

Dan Heaney

Developing advanced analytics will help farmers understand the risk and reward around crop management in relationship to things like water availability, disease risk and how the environment interacts with them all.

“If we’ve got tens of thousands of fields of wheat across Western Canada we have very local, field-specific data on how they are performing,” Heaney said. “We have what fertilizer (was used), what variety (was grown), what yield was

obtained, what the weather was like in the growing season. Then we can start to mine that data and use big-data techniques to start to tease out for your particular farm and/or even down to particular fields on your farm... the wheat varieties that are best suited there.”

SDTC invests in companies with potential to have a positive impact on the environment. “ What SDTC saw in us, I think, is a way to get very impactful technology on the ground in a lot of farm fields in Canada in a very cost-effective way,” he said. “What we are doing is providing a very highend solution at a very competitive price. There is a lot of value in it for producers.”

Farmers Edge was created in 2005 in the Pilot Mound area by agronomists Wade Barnes and Curtis MacKinnon.

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AUCTION LOCATION: From LA RIVIERE, MB, go 3.2 km (2 miles) West on Hwy 3. Yard on West side. GPS: 49.233053, -98.721019 A PARTIAL EQUIPMENT LIST INCLUDES: 2011 John Deere 9530 4WD Tractor · 2014 John Deere 6105D MFWD Tractor · 2013 New Holland CR9090 Combine · 2010 Westward M100 30 Ft Swather · 2015 New Holland SP.333F 120 Ft High Clearance Sprayer · 2005 Kenworth T800B T/A Truck Tractor · 2007 Kenworth T600 T/A Grain Truck · 1991 Ford L8000 T/A Grain Truck · 2008

Load Line 37 Ft Tri/A End Dump Grain Trailer · 2013 John Deere 1895 43 Ft No Till Air Drill · 2013 John Deere 1910 430± Bushel Tow-Behind Air Tank · 2011 John Deere 2410 51 Ft Cultivator · 2013 Summers RT8430 Super Roller 53 Ft Land Roller · 2007 Tiffin Allegro Bus 40QSP 40 Ft S/A Motor Home ...AND MUCH MORE!

MCSHERRY AUCTION SERVICE LTD. Construction Auction for Toomey Construction Ltd. Saturday October 15th at 10:00AM. Fraserwood, MB. Jct 7 and 231, 1/4 Mile South on Hwy 7 On West Side. Contact: 204-642-5544.

Auction Note: Relocation Auction as they now have a shop in Gimli and are downsizing their inventory! Property and Buildings: RM of Armstrong 6.25 acres, 3 lots, Hwy frontage. Sheltered yardsite w/1987 16’x80’ mobile home and 40’x80’x14’ insulated metal clad shop.

Wheel Loader/Crawlers/Scraper. CAT 966 C F/R shuttle 3.5 yard wheel loader 18,538 hrs.; Letourneau 8-10 yard hyd. scraper; JD 350C crawler w/FEL, showing 2765 hrs. (Sold after JD backhoe attach).

Tractor: 1997 CAT Challenger 75C triple hydraulics new tracks, 330 HP, 7700 hrs.

Excavator Attachments: 2015 Pro Mac 52BT II brush cutter, WBM Q/A; SEC wrist twist 72” bucket; 54” skeleton bucket WBM Q/A; 60” bucket WBM Q/A; 60” bucket, WBM Q/A; 40” digging bucket w/frost teeth, WBM Q/A; Hyd pallet forks, WBM Q/A; Skid Steer and Attachments: 2008 New Holland L190 skid steer, aux. hyd.

A/C heat 1460 hrs.; VTS 60 track UC system for NH 190; Grouser set, 10” steel tracks; JD MH60 tree mulcher attach.; NH 72” brush mower; 6’ hyd sweeper; 7’ HD angle dozer; Hyd auger w/12” bit. Heavy Trucks: 2005 Kenworth T800 565 Cummins, wet kit, sleeper, 731,000 kms., SFT; 1999 IH Eagle 9200 3406 CAT tandem w/2015 Canuk 16’ rock box w/hyd tailgate 1,100,000 kms. SFT; 1992 Kenworth T800, 3406 CAT heavy spec tandem w/16’ gravel box, 613,699 kms. SFT; 1991 Freightliner FLD 112, L10 Cummins tandem w/14’ gravel box, 1,135,553 kms., SFT; 1992 Freightliner 3406 CAT, 13 spd., wet kit, sleeper, 1,495,000 kms., SFT. Trailers: 2011 Canuck R12-3500 triple axle gravel end dump, SFT; 2005 Darco Ind. 5th wheel 24’ Deck, plus Beaver tri-axle flat deck; 1998 Trail Boss 21’ deck 5’ Beaver equip hauler, tandem dually. Construction Misc: Atco tri-axle 36’ insulated washroom camp; Magnum 7KW generator lighting plant; Rome 14’ blade; Wacker RD 7 dsl. double steel roller packer; Bombay BP 15/45-2 gas plate compactor; Allen 725cc 8’ ride on power trowel w/floater pans - 3; Gas 36” power trowel; Stihl T5350 quicky saw; Electric jack hammer; Sokkin LP31 builder laser level. Along with Tools and misc; Light vehicles and recreation.

Stuart McSherry, Stonewall, MB. 204-467-1858 or 204-886-7027 www.mcsherryauction.com

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Download the app at agreader.ca/mbc AUCTION SALE RAYMOND & MARY PECK, Sat., Oct. 22 at 12:00 noon. 8 miles south of Austin on Hwy 34, 3 miles west of PTH 352 till Rd 68W, and 1-1/2 miles north till Yard #57091. Equipment: 1978, 105 White factory 3 PTH, factory 18.4x38 duals, 2 hyds., PTO, 9000 hrs. (eng. rebuilt at 5364 hrs); 1966 1550 Cockshutt, gas, factory 3 PTH, 2 hyds, PTO, 48 JD loader, 5832 hrs; 1947 - A International, PTO; 1968 Ford F500, 12’ B&H, 330 eng., 5&2 spd. axle; 1995 Ford F150, 300 6 cyl. 5 spd trans, 187,000 kms; T1560 Kubota riding lawnmower; 5 HP Troy Bilt garden tiller; JD lawn sweep; 6’ 3 PTH cult; 4R 36” 58 Int. planter; 4R tine cult; 12’ Int. 620 press drill; 18’ Int. 470 tandem disc; 20’ Int. 45 cult; 20’ Flexi-Coil packers; 4- 14 Case plow; 45’ hyd. Herman tine harrows; 11 section hang up Diamond Harrows; 430 Int. baler; 14’ 502 Cockshutt swather; 45’ field sprayer; MF side del. rake; 6x37’ Sakundiak auger w/16 HP B&S/binsweep; 6x36’ Ver. auger w/5 HP Honda; 5’ 3 PTH finishing mower; 6’ Allied 3 PTH snowblower; Farm wagon. Cattle equipment.

HOUSEHOLD: Antiques & Collectables: 11’x18’ area of track and Village area with control panel; H.O scale; 10 engines mostly Atlas & Kato; Numerous rolling stock and extra track; Town site buildings; Accessories; couplers; RR Books; moulds for scenery; 100 lb. anvil; 10 lb. Anglo grease pail; Railway Crossing sign; 2 RR signal boards; Oval domed picture frame; Square picture frame; Wood Dining room table w/5 chairs and Captains chair. Misc. Website: www.nickelauctions.com Terms cash or cheque. Lunch served. Subject to additions and deletions. Not responsible for any errors in description. GST & PST will be charged where applicable. Everything sells as is, where is. All sales final.

Statements made on sale day will take precedent over all previous advertising.

Owners and Auction Company are not responsible for any accidents on sale site.

Sale conducted by Nickel Auctions Ltd, Dave Nickel Auctioneer 204-637-3393, cell 204-856-6900. Owner 204-834-2548.

For up-to-date equipment listings, please check our website: rbauction.com Ron Matthys: 204.825.7777 rmmat@live.com Ritchie Bros. Territory Manager – Brad Goossen: 204.781.2336 800.491.4494

MORE AND MORE FARMERS are choosing Mack Auction Co. to conduct their farm equipment auctions!! Book your 2016 auction today! Call 306-634-9512 today! www.mackauctioncompany.com PL311962

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McSherry Auction Service Ltd Unreserved Public Farm Auction

Walter & Vicki Werbiski Rorketon, MB | October 13, 2016 · 10 am

CONSTRUCTION AUCTION Toomey Construction Ltd.

Sat. Oct. 15th @ 10:00 am Fraserwood, MB – Jct 7 & 231, ¼ Mile South on Hwy 7 On West Side

Contact: (204) 642-5544 AUCTION NOTE: Relocation Auction As They Now Have A Shop in Gimli and Are Downsizing Their Inventory!

1994 John Deere 6400

1999 Case IH 8860HP 14 Ft

2014 New Holland Roll-Belt 560

Highline 6800 & 7000 HD

1979 Massey Ferguson 750

1976 Case 350

AUCTION LOCATION: From RORKETON, MB, go 12.9 km (8 miles) West on Hwy 364 to RD99.

Yard on North side. GPS: 51.39832, -99.796722 A PARTIAL EQUIPMENT LIST INCLUDES: 1994 John Deere 6400 MFWD Tractor · 1986 John Deere 2550 2WD Tractor · 1972 International 966 Farmall 2WD Tractor · Massey Ferguson 750 Combine · John Deere 290 20 Ft Swather · 1999 Case IH 8860HP 14 Ft Self Propelled Mower Conditioner · 2005 Ford E150 Van Truck · 1990 Ford Econoline 150 Service Van Truck · 2001 Dodge 2500 Ram Laramie SLT Extended Cab 4x4 Pickup Truck · Ford 100 Pickup Truck · 1959 Chevrolet Apache 39

Grain Truck · 1989 Blue Hills 18 Ft T/A Gooseneck Stock Trailer · Hamilton & Allen Co Ltd 20 Ft T/A Gooseneck Stock Trailer · 1987 Case 580K Loader Backhoe · 1976 Case 350 Crawler Tractor · 2014 New Holland Roll-Belt 560 Round Baler · New Idea 486 Round Baler · Melroe 201 20 Ft Seed Drill · New Idea 362 Manure Spreader · Highline 7000HD Bale Processor · Highline 6800 Bale Processor ...AND MUCH MORE!

For up-to-date equipment listings, please check our website: rbauction.com Walter & Vicki Werbiski: 204.732.2610 Ritchie Bros. Territory Manager – Steven Perrin: 204.573.0993 800.491.4494

Property & Buildings: RM of Armstrong 6.25 Acres, 3 Lots, Hwy Frontage.

Sheltered Yardsite w 1987 16’ 80’ Mobile Home, 40’x 80’ x 14’ H Insulated Metal Clad Shop Wheel Loader / Crawlers/Scraper CAT 966 C F/R Shuttle 3 ½ Yard Wheel Loader 18,538 Hours * Letourneau 8-10 Yard Hyd. Scraper * JD 350C Crawler w FEL Showing 2765 Hrs. (Sold after JD Backhoe Attach) Tractor: 97 CAT Challenger 75C Triple Hyd. New Tracks, 330 HP 7700 Hrs. Excavator Attach: 2015 Pro Mac 52 BT II Brush Cutter WBM Q/A * SEC Wrist Twist 72” Bucket * 54” Skeleton Bucket WBM Q/A * 60” Bucket WBM Q/A * 60” Bucket WBM Q/A * 40” Digging Bucket w Frost Teeth WBM Q/A * Hyd Pallet Forks WBM Q/A * Skid Steer & Attach: 08 New Holland L 190 Skid Steer Aux Hyd A/C Heat 1460 Hrs. * VTS 60 Track Undercarriage System for NH 190 * Grouser Set 10” Steel Tracks * JD MH60 Tree Mulcher Attach * NH 72” Brush Mower * 6’ Hyd Sweeper * 7’ Hd Angle Dozer * Hyd Auger w 12” Bit * Heavy Trucks: 05 Kenworth T800 565 Cummins, Wet Kit, Sleeper, 731,000 KM SFT * 99 Int Eagle 9200 3406 CAT Tandem w 2015 Canuk 16’ Rock Box w Hyd Tailgate 1,100,000 KM SFT * 92 Kenworth T800 3406 CAT Heavy Spec Tandem w 16’ Gravel Box 613,699 KM SFT * 91 Freightliner FLD 112 L10 Cummins Tandem w 14’ Gravel Box 1,135,553 KM SFT * 92 Freightliner 3406 CAT 13 SPD Wet Kit Sleeper 1,495,000 KM SFT * Trailers: 2011 Canuck R12-3500 Triple Axle Gravel End Dump Sft * 05 Darco Ind 5th Wheel 24’ Deck Plus Beaver Tri Axle Flat Deck * 98 Trail Boss 21’ Deck 5’ Beaver Equip Hauler Tandem Dually * Construction Misc: Atco Tri Axle 36’ Insulated Washroom Camp * Magnum 7 KW Generator Lighting Plant * Rome 14’ Blade * Wacker RD 7 Dsl Double Steel Roller Packer * Bombay BP 15/45-2 Gas Plate Compactor * Allen 725cc 8’ Ride on Power Trowel w Floater Pans * 3) Gas 36” Power Trowel * Stihl T 5350 Quicky Saw * Elec Jack Hammer * Sokkin LP31 Builder Laser Level * Along w Tools & Misc * Light Vehicles & Recreaton * Stuart McSherry (204) 467-1858 or (204) 886-7027

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2002 IH 2600 w/B&H; 2009 Mack AutoShift, B&H; 2009 IH ProStar 8600, Cummins eng, AutoShift, B&H. Call Merv at 306-276-7518 or 306-767-2616, Arborfield, SK. DL #906768

WRECKING VOLVO TRUCKS: Misc. axles and parts. Also tandem trailer suspension axles. Call 306-539-4642, Regina, SK. SASKATOON TRUCK PARTS CENTRE Ltd. North Corman Industrial Park.

New and used parts available for 3 ton trucks all the way up to highway tractors, for every make and model, no part too big or small. Our shop specializes in custom rebuilt differentials/transmissions and clutch installations. Engines are available, both gas and diesel. Re-sale units are on the lot ready to go. We buy wrecks for parts, and sell for wrecks! For more info. call 306-668-5675 or 1-800-667-3023. www.saskatoontruckparts.ca DL #914394

CM TRUCK BEDS. Starting at $2895. Call Jason’s Agri-Motive, 306-472-3159 or visit us at: www.jasonsagri-motive.ca 53’ AND 48’ tridem, tandem stepdecks, w/wo sprayer cradles; 53’, 48’ and 28’ tridem, tandem highboys, all steel and combos. Super B Highboys; Tandem and S/A converter w/drop hitch; 53’-28’ van trailers; Pintle hitch tandem flatdeck. Ron Brown Imp. 306-493-9393, Delisle, SK. DL #905231. www.rbisk.ca 14’ TANDEM UTILITY flatdeck w/ramps, ONE OF SASK’s largest inventory of used 12,000 lbs. GVW, new safety, $3750 OBO. heavy truck parts. 3 ton tandem diesel mo- 204-794-5979, Springfield, MB. tors and transmissions and differentials for all makes! Can-Am Truck Export Ltd., 1-800-938-3323.

ALL ALUMINUM TANDEMS, tridems and Super B Timpte grain trailers. Call Maxim Truck & Trailer, 1-888-986-2946 or see 2016 BIG TEX trailer goosenecks: 25, 30’ www.Maximinc.Com and 33’ with mega ramps, 23,900 lbs.

Start price, $12,495, incl. free SCHOOL BUSES: 23 to 66 passenger, GVWR. Jason’s Agri-Motive, Lafleche, SK., 1991 to 2007, $3000 and up. 16 buses in spare. stock! Call Phoenix Auto, Lucky Lake, SK. 306-472-3159. www.jasonsagri-motive.ca 1-877-585-2300. DL #320074.

REBUILT 1990 DOEPKER 32x32 hay trailers, air ride w/lift axles, Beacons, wide load lights, totally refurbished, safetied, $30,500. Can deliver. 204-729-7297, MB. CHECK OUT OUR parts specials at www.Maximinc.Com/parts or call Maxim Truck & Trailer, 1-888-986-2946.

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Trades accepted. Merv at 306-276-7518, 306-767-2616, Arborfield, SK DL #906768 3 TON GRAIN TRUCK, 1974 Dodge w/Univision hoist, 920 rubber, brand new rubber all around, 5 spd., heavy duty, $8000. Willing to trade for 35’ Morris Series VII cultivator with harrows. Call 306-460-9027, 306-460-4462, 306-463-3480, Flaxcombe, SELLING UNRESERVED, Ritchie Brothers October 18th, 2007 F550, single axle gravel truck w/14’ Armstrong gravel dump, 54,000 org. kms., like new condition.

306-795-7779, Ituna, SK. CHECK OUT OUR inventory of quality used highway tractors. For more details call 204-685-2222 or view information at www.titantrucksales.com

SPECIAL PURCHASE OF New and nearnew 2014-2015 Crosstek XVs. Save up to $5000. Come in quickly!! 1-877-373-2662. www.subaruofsaskatoon.ca DL #914077.

2013 CANUCK END DUMP gravel trailer, air ride, manual tarp, vg cond., new MB. safety, $45,000. Can deliver. Call anytime 204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB. 100 MISC. SEMI TRAILER FLATDECKS, WILSON GRAIN TRAILERS: 2007 Wilson $2,500 to $30,000. 7 heavy tri-axle low 41’ tandem and 1997 Wilson 45’ tridem. beds and 8 16-wheelers, $18,800 to $70,000. 306-222-2413, Saskatoon, SK. Call 306-634-9324, Estevan, SK. www.trailerguy.ca ALL ALUMINUM TANDEMS, tridems and Super B Timpte grain trailers. Call Maxim BEHNKE DROP DECK semi style and Truck & Trailer, 1-888-986-2946 or see pintle hitch sprayer trailers. Air ride, tandem and tridems. Contact SK: www.Maximinc.Com 306-398-8000; AB: 403-350-0336.

NEW WILSON AND CASTLETONS: 44’ tridem, 3 hopper, 2 hopper and 36’ tandem; PRECISION TRAILERS: Gooseneck and 2014 Wilson Super B; 2010 Lode-King al- bumper hitch. You’ve seen the rest, now um., with alum. budds, lift axles, Michel’s own the best. Hoffart Services, Odessa, SK. chute openers; 2005 Lode-King Super B. 306-957-2033 www.precisiontrailer.com Ron Brown Imp. 306-493-9393. DL 24’ GOOSENECK 3-8,000 lb. axles, $7890; #905231. www.rbisk.ca Bumper pull tandem lowboys: 18’, 14,000 $4450; 16’, 10,000 lbs., $3390; 16’, REMOTE CONTROL TRAILER CHUTE lbs., lbs., $2975. Factory direct. openers can save you time, energy and 7000 888-792-6283. www.monarchtrailers.com keep you safe this seeding season. FM remote controls provide maximum range CHECK OUT OUR parts specials at: and instant response while high torque www.Maximinc.Com/parts or call Maxim drives operate the toughest of chutes. Truck & Trailer toll free 1-888-986-2946.

Easy installation. Kramble Industries, call 306-933-2655, Saskatoon, SK. or visit CHECK OUT OUR inventory of quality used highway tractors. For more details call us online at: www.kramble.net 204-685-2222 or view information at PRAIRIE SANDBLASTING & PAINTING. www.titantrucksales.com Trailer overhauls and repairs, alum. slopes and trailer repairs, tarps, insurance claims, 2008 WABASH 51’ tandem axle dry van, and trailer sales. Epoxy paint. Agriculture low miles, current SK. safety, $12,500. Call and commercial. Satisfaction guaranteed. Larry at 306-563-8765, Canora, SK. 306-744-7930, Saltcoats, SK.

BERG’S GRAIN BODIES: Custom grain, silage and gravel bodies. Berg’s Prep & Paint. Call 204-325-5677, Winkler, MB.

CIM TRUCK BODIES, grain, silage, gravel, decks, service and installation. For factory direct pricing and options, call Humboldt, SK., 306-682-2505 or www.cim-ltd.ca REMOTE CONTROL ENDGATE AND hoist systems can save you time, energy and keep you safe this seeding season.

Give Kramble Industries a call at 306-933-2655, Saskatoon, SK. or visit us online at: www.kramble.net 3- 2007 MACKS, 10 spd. Eaton auto, new 20’ CIM B&H, fresh Sask. safeties. Call 306-270-6399, Saskatoon, SK. DL#316542. www.78truxsales.com

1985 INT. TANDEM dump truck, Cummins 210 HP, 9 spd., good 11R22.5 rubber, $15,000. 204-795-9192, Plum Coulee, MB.

TANDEM AXLE GRAVEL trucks in inventory. New and used, large inventory across Western Canada at www.Maximinc.Com or www.titantrucksales.com to check out call Maxim Truck & Trailer 1-888-986-2946 1995 LODE-KING 40’ tandem grain trail- our inventory of quality used highway tracer, air brakes, good tarp, great field to tors! Or call: 204-685-2222 MacGregor MB farm trailer, $9900. Call 1-888-278-4905.

NEW INTERNATIONAL TERRASTAR 3 ton www.combineworld.com 4x4 at www.Maximinc.Com or call Maxim 2013 MACK CHU613 Pinnacle, 505 HP, 18 spd., 14 front, 46 rears, 222” WB, alum.

CHECK OUT OUR inventory of quality used Truck & Trailer, 1-888-986-2946. wheels, 15’ Renn box plumbed for pup, highway tractors. For more details call 174,000 kms, 11.24 rubber, $105,000.

204-685-2222 or view information at Call 306-731-7266, Strasbourg, SK. www.titantrucksales.com 2008 TIMPTE TRI-AXLE, w/good rubber and lift axles, SGI safety. 2004 LODELINE tri-axle belly dump gravel trailer w/new brakes, drums and cams, SGI safety.

306-487-7799 306-487-2633 Lampman SK

TRUCK PARTS: 1/2 to 3 ton, new and used. We ship anywhere. Contact Phoenix Auto, 1-877-585-2300, Lucky Lake, SK. NORMS SANDBLASTING & PAINT, 40 years body and paint experience. We do WRECKING TRUCKS: All makes all metal and fiberglass repairs and integral to models. Need parts? Call 306-821-0260 daycab conversions. Sandblasting and or email: junkman.2010@hotmail.com paint to trailers, trucks and heavy equip.

Wrecking Dodge, Chev, GMC, Ford and Endura primers and topcoats. A one stop others. Lots of 4x4 stuff, 1/2 ton - 3 ton, shop. Norm 306-272-4407, Foam Lake SK. buses etc. and some cars. We ship by bus, CHEAP TANDEM and Super B grain trailer, mail, Loomis, Purolator. Lloydminster, SK. ready for the field. Call 306-290-6495, Saskatoon, SK.

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SOUTHSIDE AUTO WRECKERS located in Weyburn, SK. 306-842-2641. Used car parts, light truck to semi-truck parts. We buy scrap iron and non-ferrous metals.

1996 MIDLAND 24’ tandem pup, stiff pole, completely rebuilt, new paint and brakes, like new, $18,500. Merv 306-276-7518, 306-767-2616, leave message, Arborfield, SK. DL #906768.

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ALLISON AUTOMATIC TRUCKS: Several trucks with auto trans. available with C&C or grain or gravel box. Starting at $19,900.

K&L Equipment, 306-795-7779, Ituna, SK. ladimer@sasktel.net DL #910885.

TRUCK BONEYARD INC. Specializing in obsolete parts, all makes. Trucks bought for wrecking. 306-771-2295, Balgonie, SK.

2005 PETE 378, pre-emission, C15 Cat, 18 spd., full lockups, flat-top, winch, safetied, $37,500. 306-563-8765, Canora, SK. 2009 FORD F-250, 6.4 dsl., crew cab, 4x4, 85,000 kms, fresh safety, fleet maintained, only $24,900. Call Cam-Don Motors Ltd., 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK. 2000 FORD F-450, flatdeck, crew cab, 9’ deck, A/T, V10, 290,420 kms, basic cab, affordable work truck, $5980.

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NEW INTERNATIONAL TERRASTAR 3 ton 4x4 at www.Maximinc.Com or call Maxim Truck & Trailer, 1-888-986-2946.

2013 RAM 2500 Laramie, Crew, 98,000 kms, $42,900; 2012 GMC Duramax, C&C, $28,900; 2006 Ram 2500, Cummins dsl., Quadcab, $13,999. 1-800-667-4414, Wynyard, SK. www.thoens.com DL #909250.

T800 KENWORTHS ALL HEAVY SPECS 18 spd., full lockers, 2008, 2007 w/bunks.

Also daycab 2009, new trans. and clutch; 2009 KW T660, new ISX Cummins, tranny, and clutch, 18 spd., lockers; 2008 Western Star 10 spd. auto. w/clutch; 2008 IH 9900 daycab, ISX Cummins, 18 spd., lockers, 290,000 kms; 2007 Pete 379, daycab and bunk; 2013 IH 5900i, 42” bunk, 46 diff., 4-way lock, 18 spd., 390,000 kms; 2006 Pete 378, Cat 18 spd., 46 diff., 4-way locks w/roo-bar bumper; 2007 IH 9200, daycab, ISX 435, 13 spd; 1996 KW T800, 475 Cat, 13 spd, rebuilt diffs and tranny. Ron Brown Implements, Delisle, SK., 306-493-9393.

DL #905231. www.rbisk.ca

CHECK OUT OUR inventory of quality used highway tractors. For more details call 204-685-2222 or view information at www.titantrucksales.com 2016 NORBERT’S 53’ ground load stock trailer. For specs, pics and price, visit www.kramerauction.com 1-800-529-9958.

2007 WESTERN STAR 4900SA tri-drive, C15 Cat, 550 HP, 18 spd., full lockers, new GRASSLAND TRAILERS OFFERING 24’ CIM B&H. 306-270-6399, Saskatoon, quality trailers at wholesale prices. 25’ SK. www.78truxsales.com DL#316542.

DURALITE alum., for $25,650; 20’ steel, $13,450 w/20’ Circle D steel, $13,650. BEING SOLD UNRESERVED at Ritchie Call Glen 306-640-8034, Assiniboia, SK. or Bros, Saskatoon, Oct. 18. Two FL80 tanemail gm93@sasktel.net dem trucks w/Allison auto, 20’ B&H, both low mileage. For more info 306-795-7779.

ALL ALUMINUM TANDEMS, tridems and Super B Timpte grain trailers. Call Maxim 2009 MACK CH613, 505,000 kms, new Truck & Trailer, 1-888-986-2946 or see 2015 20’ NeuStar grain box, 365 HP, 10 spd., $55,900. 204-470-8215 Winnipeg MB www.Maximinc.Com

2013 PROSTAR IH day cab truck with indash GPS, 500 HP Maxx force 18 spd., 46,000 rears, 3.91 ratio, 228” WB, approx.

129,000 kms, 11R22.5 tires, c/w wet kit for only $73,000. New MB. safety.

204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB. SLEEPERS AND DAYCABS. New and used.

Huge inventory across Western Canada at www.Maximinc.Com or call Maxim Truck & Trailer, 1-888-986-2946.

AUTOSHIFT TRUCKS AVAILABLE: Boxed 2005 WESTERN STAR Low Max, 515 Detandems and tractor units. Contact David troit, 18 spd., 40,000 rears. 1,200,000 306-887-2094, 306-864-7055, Kinistino, kms. Call 306-634-9324, Estevan, SK. TOPGUN TRAILER SALES “For those who SK. DL #327784. www.davidstrucks.com CHECK OUT OUR inventory of quality used demand the best.” PRECISION AND AGASSIZ TRAILERS (flatdecks, end ATTENTION FARMERS: 12 tandems in highway tractors. For more details call dumps, enclosed cargo). 1-855-255-0199, stock, automatics and standards. Yorkton, 204-685-2222 or view information at SK., Yellowhead Sales, 306-783-2899. www.titantrucksales.com Moose Jaw, SK. www.topguntrailersales.ca

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ROLLWORKS

2014 INTERNATIONAL TERRA STAR 4 WD, 105,370 kms, Hiab 7400 lbs. crane, 7 flatdeck with 5th wheel, tool locker, hyd.

Outriggers, fresh safety, $46,800.

1-888-278-4905. www.combineworld.com BALE PICKER TRUCK: 1994 IH 9400, 425 Cat, 13 spd., 466,000 kms, c/w 2001 14 bale Cancade self-loading/unloading deck and 14 bale tandem axle pup.

306-264-3834, 306-264-7733, Kincaid, SK. 2006 INT. 4300 SEPTIC TRUCK, DT466, 5 spd. Allison RD, 1200 Imp. gal. tank w/new MEC 8000 285 cu. ft. vac pump, $45,000 OBO. 306-331-7150, Dysart, SK. TANDEM AXLE GRAVEL trucks in inventory. New and used, large inventory across Western Canada at www.Maximinc.Com or call Maxim Truck & Trailer 1-888-986-2946 CHECK OUT OUR inventory of quality used highway tractors. For more details call 204-685-2222 or view information at www.titantrucksales.com 1999 IH 4700, SA, flatdeck w/17’ steel flatdeck, 11x22.5 tires, 230,000 kms, 444 IH dsl., 10 spd., safetied, real good shape, $19,500; 1994 GMC Topkick tandem w/24’ flatdeck, 563,000 kms, 3116 Cat diesel, 10 spd., 11x22.5 tires, real good shape, $21,500. Call Merv 306-276-7518, 306-767-2616, Arborfield, SK. DL 906768.

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ATTACHMENTS PARTS COMPONENTS for construction equipment. Attachments for dozers, excavators and wheel loaders.

Used, Re-built, Surplus and New equipment parts and major components. Call Western Heavy Equipment 306-981-3475, Prince Albert, SK.

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High tensile roofing & siding, 16 colours to choose from. #1 Gr. Galvalume 26 gu..... 79¢/ft 2 #1 Gr. Galvalume 29 gu..... 75¢/ft 2 B-Gr. coloured................ 75¢/ft.2 B-Gr. Galv 29 gu............. 69¢/ft 2 B-Gr 30 gu Galv.............. 49¢/ft.2 Multi-coloured millends... 59¢/ft.2 CALL NOW!

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FARM CHEMICAL / SEED COMPLAINTS We also specialize in: agricultural complaints of any nature; Crop ins. appeals; Spray drift; Chemical failure; Residual herbicide; Custom operator issues; Equip. malfunctions. Licensed Agrologist on Staff. For assistance and compensation call

160 ACRES, near Regina, w/yard and business opportunity; 3 acre greenhouse operation, near Regina, includes home; SW SK. restaurant, lounge includes 15 room motel; Assiniboia Investment Property CHECK OUT OUR inventory of quality used Medical building; 30 minutes from Regina, highway tractors. For more details call viable hotel, restaurant/offsale on Hwy 39; 204-685-2222 or view information at Vanguard bar and grill, incl. 3 bdrm. home.

Brian Tiefenbach, 306-536-3269, Colliers www.titantrucksales.com Int., Regina, SK. www.collierscanada.com SLEEPERS AND DAYCABS. New and used.

Huge inventory across Western Canada at 100 SEAT BAR/ OFFSALE and food in SW www.Maximinc.Com or call Maxim Truck & Sask town. Great for first time buyers. Due Trailer, 1-888-986-2946. to illness only, $27,900. 306-666-3800.

SPECIAL PURCHASE OF New and near new 2014-2015 Crosstek XVs. Save up to $5000. Come in quickly!! 1-877-373-2662. www.subaruofsaskatoon.ca DL #914077.

1-866-882-4779. www.backtrackcanada.com

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.

EXTREME DUTY BRUSHCUTTER. Made in Canada, 1/4” steel, 66” cut Omni HD gearbox & Parker hyd. motor. Cuts up to 4” trees, two 1/2”x3”x24” blades on a stump jumper, c/w hyd. hoses and flat face couplers. Std. flow operation, open rear discharge prevents under deck build up, fits most skidsteers, $4995. 72” & 80” also in stock. Agrimex, 306-331-7443, Dysart, SK. 2 VOLVO A-30D Articulated trucks, 23.5x25 tires, 2003 and 2004, $85,000 each. 204-795-9192, Plum Coulee, MB. 1980 CAT 966C loader. Completely rebuilt c/w third valve, $65,000. 306-764-3877 or 306-960-4651, Prince Albert, SK. CATERPILLAR 60 flat bottom scraper, vg shape, tires all vg, good paint, $20,000.

204-746-8733, Morris, MB.

WILL FEED COWS. Reasonable rates. Have feed- barley, alfalfa, corn silage plus hay bales. Feed analysis avail. 306-768-3226, 306-768-7386, Carrot River, SK.

1975 CAT D8K, hyd. winch, twin tilt angle blade, 26” pads, very good UC, recent engine rebuild, excellent running condition, 60 hour warranty, 14’ blade, 300 HP. LONG LAKE TRUCKING, two units, custom $85,000. S/N 71V2222.

Can deliver. hay hauling. Call 306-567-7100, Imperial, 204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB. SK. SKIDSTEER LOADERS: 2008 Case 440, EQUIPMENT TOWING/ HAULING. Rea- Series 3, $27,500 OBO; 2006 Case 440, sonable rates. Contact G H Wells Services $24,500 OBO; 2007 Case 420, $22,500 OBO. Ph. 204-794-5979, Springfield, MB. and Trucking, 306-741-9059, Morse, SK.

HYDRAULIC PULL SCRAPERS 10 to 25 yds., exc. cond.; Loader and scraper tires, custom conversions available. Looking for Cat cable scrapers. Quick Drain Sales Ltd., 306-231-7318, 306-682-4520 Muenster SK 2004 JD 270 LC excavator, 2 buckets, 1 OAK LUMBER, 2x4x8’, $5 each. Fir: 2x12”, 18 and 20’ lengths, $1.80/linear ft.

CUSTOM LIQUID MANURE hauling, 3 48” dirt and 1 60” rake, low hrs., exc.

Fir: 4x4x18’, $1/linear ft. Spruce: 2x6”, 10 tanks available. Contact George in Hague, cond, $75,000. 306-861-4592, Fillmore, SK and 20’, $.60/linear ft. Spruce: 4x6x20’, SK. 306-227-5757.

CAT HYDRAULIC PULL SCRAPERS: $1.20/linear ft. Large quantity of used fir 463, 435, 80 and 70, all vg condition, new siding averaging 12’, offers? Lawrence BRUSH MULCHING. The fast, effective conversion. Also new and used scraper 204-836-2686, St. Alphonse, MB. way to clear land. Four season service, tires. Can deliver. 204-793-0098, Stony Sign up for daily enews at competitive rates, 275 HP unit, also avail. Mountain, MB. ROUGH LUMBER: 2x6, 2x8, 2x10, 1” trackhoe with thumb, multiple bucket atmanitobacooperator.ca boards, windbreak slabs, 4x4, 6x6, 8x8, all tachments. Bury rock and brush piles and 2010 CAT 950H WHEEL LOADER, in stock. Custom sizes on order. Log sidfence line clearing. Borysiuk Contracting 27,417 hrs, w/Cat quick coupler bucket, ing, cove siding, lap siding, shiplap, 1” and Inc., www.bcisk.ca Prince Albert, SK., 3-3/4 cu. yards, 23.5x25 tires, F.O.B. 2” tongue and groove. V&R Sawing, $75,000. 204-795-9192 Plum Coulee, MB 306-960-3804.

306-232-5488, Rosthern, SK. 2 MACK TANDEM trucks w/dump boxes, $7700 ea; IH 366 dsl., 34,000 kms and 16’ van body. Few other trucks in stock; 100’ MAGNUM 8.0 KW light tower generator, ladder truck; 2 Cat scrapers 463, $23,000 CONTINUOUS METAL ROOFING, no exKubota diesel, $4400. Call Larry at for pair; New 24’ garbage box. Salvage of posed screws to leak or metal overlaps. all types. Call Cambrian Equipment Sales 306-563-8765, Canora, SK. Ideal for lower slope roofs, rinks, church- FARMERS AND BUSINESS PERSONS need Ltd., 494 Panet Road, Winnipeg, MB., es, pig barns, commercial, arch rib build- financial help? Go to: www.bobstocks.ca 204-667-2867 fax 204-667-2932. ing and residential roofing; also available or call 306-757-1997. 315 Victoria Ave., WINTER IS ALMOST HERE. New 8’, 3 PTH, in Snap Lock. 306-435-8008, Wapella, SK. Regina, SK. PTO snowblower; 3- old trucks w/snowblowers; 4- truck snow blades; 2- V-plows for graders; Side wings for graders; Bombardier w/broom; 2- 4x4 holder w/snowblower; 4x4 trackless w/broom; 4x4 trackless w/blade; 12- loaders, dozers and excavators; IH TD9-92 w/loader, $5900; Cat D2-5U w/loader, $4900; 20- Graders being parted out; 7- work ready graders; 2006 JD 200 CLC excavator, hyd. thumb, Over 400 buckets for loaders and backQuick change bucket, one bucket included hoes; Over 300 construction tires, new and vg working cond., $75,000. Can deliver. used; Hundreds of hyd. cylinders; Over 70 sets of forklift forks; 52’ scissor lift; 15204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB. Running forklifts from 2 to 9 ton, 1988 D69U WITH HYDRAULIC dozer and Hyster Clark 668 grapple skidder; 1989 TJ 380B winch, for restoration, $5000 OBO. line skidder; IH 3964 feller buncher; Case 125B delimber; JD 190D excavator; Saw204-795-5348, Winnipeg, MB. mill and other bush equipment; 1998 2004 VOLVO BL70 backhoe 4x4, extend- EX270 excavator; Over 50 generators, 3 to a-hoe, 1585 orig. hrs., orig. tires and buck- 193 KW; Over 1000 new and used UC rollet teeth, machine exceptional condition, ers; 2- 811 Bobcat backhoe attachments; used mainly for snow removal on acreage, New and used parts of all types; Hundreds of misc. attachments. Central Canada’s $45,000 OBO. 306-370-1603, Beechy, SK. • Quality Commercial/Agricultural/Residential largest wreckers of construction equipOverhead Doors & Operators.

1988 JD 644E wheel loader, 23.5x25 ment. 2 yards, over 50 acres. Cambrian tires, 4 cubic yard bucket with teeth, Equipment Sales Ltd., Winnipeg, MB. Ph. • Aluminum Polycarbonate Doors Available.

204-667-2867, fax 204-667-2932. $29,750. 204-795-9192, Plum Coulee, MB. REGULATION DUGOUTS: 120x60x14’, $2000; 160x60x14’, $2950; 180x60x14’, $3450; 200x60x14’, $3950; Larger sizes available. Travel incl. in Sask. Gov’t grants available. 306-222-8054, Saskatoon, SK.

Serving Manitoba, Saskatchewan, NW Ontario & Alberta....Since 1937

• Non-Insulated and Insulated Sectional Doors Available.

• Liftmaster Heavy Duty Operators.

• Mullion Slide Away Centre Posts.

• Commercial/Agricultural Steel Man Doors and Frames.

• Your washbay door specialists.

• Quality Installation & Service.

• 24 Hour Service. • Replacement Springs & Cables.

Phone: 204-326-4556 Fax: 204-326-5013 Toll Free: 1-855-326-4556 www.reimeroverheaddoors.com email: kurtis@reimeroverheaddoors.com

SKIDSTEER ATTACHMENTS: Buckets, rock buckets, grapples, weld-on plates, hyd. augers, brush cutters and more large stock.

Top quality equipment, quality welding and sales. Call Darcy at 306-731-3009, 306-731-8195, Craven, SK.

2004 CAT D6N LGP crawler, 6-way dozer, BUCYRUS ERIE TABLE SCRAPER, Model AC, canopy, diff. steer, cargo winch, new S91, 8-10 yard capacity, $3500 OBO. UC, 10,800 hrs., $90,000; 2007 KOMAT204-266-2533, Beausejour, MB. SU PC200 LC-8 hyd. excavator w/QA cleanup bucket, 9’6” stick, aux. hyds., 12,582 hrs., $55,000. To fit 320 KOMATSU loader: loader forks, $2800; pallet forks, $3400; 104” 3.5 yd tooth bucket, $5000. 6- 64” excavator cleanup buckets, $4,000- $5,000/ea.; 58” wrist swivel bucket, like new, $8500; 62” cleanup bucket, $4000; 48” frost ripper, $2500; New hyd. thumb and cyl., for 270 machine, $8500. 204-871-0925, MacGregor, MB. HD5 CRAWLER DOZER, canopy, UC 75%, new clutch, good cond., asking $7500.

2002 KOMATSU WA380-3L WHEEL loader, 204-376-2495, 204-641-0603, Arborg, MB. low hrs., 4 yd. bucket, 23.5x25- 90%, exc.

ROAD GRADERS CONVERTED to pull cond., $73,000. 306-921-7583 Melfort, SK. behind large 4 WD tractors, 14’ and 16’ DOZER BLADE TO fit D7 Caterpillar, $1000 blade widths avail. 306-682-3367, CWK OBO. Call 250-847-0783, Nipawin, SK. Ent. Humboldt, SK. www.cwenterprises.ca

FALL SPECIAL on all post or stud frame farm buildings. Choose: sliding doors, overhead doors, or bi-fold doors. NewTech Construction Ltd. call 306-220-2749, Hague, SK.

STRAIGHT WALL BUILDING packages or HYDRAULIC SCRAPERS: LEVER 60, 70, built on site. For early booking call 80, and 435, 4 to 30 yd. available. Rebuilt 1-800-667-4990 or visit our website: for years of trouble-free service. Lever www.warmanhomecentre.com Holdings Inc. 306-682-3332 Muenster, SK. PRE-ENGINEERED STEEL BUILDINGS for all your agricultural, equestrian, industrial, shop or storage needs. Call 306-249-2355 for a free quote. Montana Construction www.montanasteelbuilders.ca Saskatoon.

WOOD POST BUILDING packages or built on site. For early booking call 1-800-667-4990 or visit our website: www.warmanhomecentre.com

10,000 BU. HOPPER BINS - Available for set up this fall. See your nearest Flaman 1992 CHAMPION GRADER, 740 Series III store or ph. 1-888-435-2626 for more info. w/snow-wing, 14,000 hrs., 16R24TG Bridgestone tires, all around good cond., $38,000 OBO. 204-981-3636, Cartier, MB. CAT 631B MOTOR scraper 31 yd. capacity, runs good, $18,500. Call Larry at 306-563-8765, Canora, SK. 2011 JD 624K wheel loader, CAHR, QCGP bucket, forks, 5025 hrs., ride-control, aux. hyd., traction control, grill guard, Beacon, 20.5x25 Michelin’s, premium condition, $139,000. 306-621-0425, Yorkton, SK.

2012 DEERE 250G EXCAVATOR, 5866 ATTACHMENTS: Skidsteer brush cutters, hrs., 32” shoes, 11’x10” arm, 64” bucket. forks, buckets, augers, brooms. Conquest CUSTOM SWATHING AND COMBINING, Other attachments, good cond., $129,800. Equipment, 306-483-2500, Oxbow, SK. cereals and specialty crops. 36’ and 42’ 1-888-278-4905. www.combineworld.com HoneyBee headers. Murray 306-631-1411.

STARTING ENGINE WITH TRANSMISSION, to fit D7, D8 Caterpillars.

CUSTOM COMBINING: GLEANER R72, 36’ 204-859-2724, Rossburn, MB. MacDon header and tandem truck. Moose Jaw/Davidson, SK area. Ph 306-693-9847.

WANTED: RUBBER TIRED CASE or Drott excavator in good running condition.

Call 204-835-2345, McCreary, MB.

MULCHING- TREES, BRUSH, Stumps.

Call today 306-933-2950. Visit us at: SHOE REPAIR BUSINESS, all machinery www.maverickconstruction.ca 1969. 306-842-3611, Weyburn, SK. DECKS, DRY VANS, reefers and storage NEUFELD ENT. CORRAL CLEANING, trailers at: www.Maximinc.Com or call payloader, Bobcat with rubber tracks and Maxim Truck & Trailer, 1-888-986-2946. vertical beater spreaders.

Phone 306-220-5013, 306-467-5013, Hague, SK.

Let the news come to you.

1996 CAT IT28, Cat loader, hyd. QA, 2.2 yd. bucket, $35,000. Can-Am Truck Export Ltd, 1-800-938-3323, Delisle, SK.

Back-Track InvesTIgaTIons

FARM/CORPORATE PROJECTS. Call A.L. Management Group for all your borrowing and lease requirements. 306-790-2020, Regina, SK.

2014 F550 FORD, w/Maxon, 1650 lbs., 144”x90” deck with lift/gate, 6550 miles, mint condition, $48,000 OBO. Call www.windandweathershelters.com 204-981-3636, Cartier, MB. COMMERCIAL GRADE Wind and weather shelter buildings available in widths from 20’ to 90’. Prices starting at $2495. If you have bought an auction building and need upgrade to more durable material or DECKS, DRY VANS, reefers and storage to we can help. Located in Yorkton. trailers at: www.Maximinc.Com or call parts Contact Paul at 306-641-5464 or Ladimer Maxim Truck & Trailer, 1-888-986-2946.

306-795-7779.

2016 SUBARU FORESTER name top pick for 2016. Starting from $29,360. Great selection to choose from!! 1-877-373-2662 or www.subaruofsaskatoon.ca DL# 91407.

PRIVE BUILDING MOVERS Ltd.! Bonded, for SK. and AB. Fully insured.

SPECIAL PURCHASE OF New and near- licensed all types and sizes of buildings. new 2014-2015 Crosstek XVs. Save up to Moving Andy 306-625-3827, Ponteix, SK. $5000. Come in quickly!! 1-877-373-2662. Call www.privebuildingmovers.com www.subaruofsaskatoon.ca DL #914077.

EXCELLENT FARM CATS for sale come with warranty: Komatsu, Cat, Fiat Allis. Call for more info excellent working condition.

Most newer UC, rebuilt engine, and trans bush, guarded. Call for price. Can deliver.

204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB. 2011 CAT D6TXW, PAT dozer, ripper, 11,300 hrs., recent new idlers and rollers, $120,000. 204-795-9192, Plum Coulee MB

2003 MACK VISION;1990 IHC 9400 Eagle; 1979 IHC model 1954 tandem dump truck; 1990 Arne’s triple axle cross dump trailer; Wabco grader; 1986 Midland TA cross dump trailer; 1959 Fruehauf equip. trailer; 1998 Kobelco 150 Mark IV track excavator; 1973 Case W26B rubber tire loader; 1968 JD 544 rubber loader. Doug at 204-732-2161, Meadow Portage, MB.

POLY GRAIN BINS, 40 to 150 bu. for grain cleaning, feed, fertilizer and left over treated seed. 306-258-4422, Vonda, SK. www.buffervalley.com BIN MOVING, all sizes up to 19’ diameter, w/wo floors; Also move liquid fert. tanks.

306-629-3324, 306-741-9059, Morse, SK. 2015 CIM BIN Cranes (Westeel design), 8000 lb. capacity. For factory direct pricing and options call 306-682-2505, Humboldt, SK. or www.cim-ltd.ca BROCK (BUTLER) GRAIN BIN PARTS and accessories available at Rosler Construction. 306-933-0033, Saskatoon, SK.

TIM’S CUSTOM BIN MOVING and Hauling Inc. Up to 22’ diameter. 204-362-7103 JD 544B LOADER, $14,500; Bobcat 943 binmover50@gmail.com skidsteer, $14,900; NH LX865 skidsteer, 2- 3300 BU., 2- 2000 bu., 3- 1650 bu. bins, $12,900; Soil mover 7 yard scraper, $1.10/bu. Will sell separate. Floors fairly $7000; Ashland 6 yard. scraper, $5000 good. Gary 306-823-4493, Neilburg, SK. 1-866-938-8537.

D5H CAT, LGP, powershift, 6-way dozer, 2015 CIM BIN TRANSPORT TRAILER UC like new, cab, A/C, $36,000. Call 17,000 lb. cap., 32’ bed accommodates up to 21’ dia. bin. For factory direct pricing 204-871-0925, MacGregor, MB. and options call 306-682-2505, Humboldt, SK. or www.cim-ltd.ca BIN SENSE- Protect your livelihood. Check WANTED DIESEL CORES: ISX and N14 moisture and grain temperature right from Cummins, C15 Cats, Detroits Ddec 3, 4, your smart phone.

Call Flaman DD15. Can-Am Truck 1-800-938-3323.

1-888-435-2626.

GREAT PRICES ON new, used and remanufactured engines, parts and accessories for diesel pickups. Large inventory, engines can be shipped or installed. Give us a call or check: www.thickettenginerebuilding.ca Thickett Engine Rebuilding. 204-532-2187, Russell, MB.

MERIDIAN AND WESTEEL fertilizer bins. on sale now. See your nearest Flaman store of call 1-888-435-2626.

CUSTOM GRAIN BIN MOVING, all types up to 22’ diameter. 10% spring discount.

Accurate estimates. Sheldon’s Hauling, 306-961-9699, Prince Albert, SK.

290 CUMMINS, 350 Detroit, 671 Detroit, Series 60 cores. 306-539-4642, Regina, SK 4- 1650 BU Westeel Rosco bins, 2 on wood 2 on concrete; 3300 bu on concrete 3406B, N14, SERIES 60, running engines floors, and parts. Call Yellowhead Traders, 306-231-8355, 306-944-4325, Bruno, SK. 306-896-2882, Churchbridge, SK. HOPPER BOTTOM CONES: We make cones and steel floors for all makes of bins. Call Middle Lake Steel 306-367-4306 or 306-367-2408, Middle Lake, SK. Visit us FARM AND INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICAL on-line at: www.middlelakesteel.com motor sales, service and parts. Also sale of, and repairs to, all makes and sizes of LIFETIME LID OPENERS. We are a stockpumps and phase converters, etc. Tisdale ing dealer for Boundary Trail Lifetime Lid Motor Rewinding 1984 Ltd., Openers, 18” to 39”. Rosler Construction 306-873-2881, fax 306-873-4788, 1005A- 2000 Inc., 306-933-0033, Saskatoon, SK. 111th Ave., Tisdale, SK. tmr@sasktel.net Website: www.tismtrrewind.com CONTAINERS FOR SALE OR RENT: All sizes. Now in stock: 50 used, 53’ steel and CUMMINS NTC 350 engine c/w 14609 insulated SS. 306-861-1102, Radville, SK. transmission, in good running condition, $1500. 250-847-0783, Nipawin, SK. 20’ TO 53’ CONTAINERS. New, used and modified. Available Winnipeg, MB; Regina and Saskatoon, SK. www.g-airservices.ca 306-933-0436.

STEEL CLADDING SALE: New Grade A 29 gauge white-white metal cladding 3/4” high rib cut to your length for only .75¢/sq.ft. All accessories, fasteners and flashings are available. Call Prairie Steel in Clavet, SK., 1-888-398-7150, or email buildings@prairiesteel.com AFAB INDUSTRIES POST frame buildings.

For the customer that prefers quality.

1-888-816-AFAB (2322), Rocanville, SK. INSULATED FARM SHOP packages or built on site, for early booking call 1-800-667-4990 or visit our website: BEAVER CONTAINER SYSTEMS, new www.warmanhomecentre.com and used sea containers, all sizes.

POLE BARNS, WOODSTEEL packages, 306-220-1278, Saskatoon and Regina, SK. hog, chicken and dairy barns. Construction and concrete crews available. Mel or Scott, MR Steel Construction, 306-978-0315, Hague, SK. 100’x200’x22’ Steel Farm Building. Ready for set-up on your farm today. Foundation specs can be supplied. Includes 26 gauge ext. sheeting and trims, $153,900 plus tax. Add doors and insulation as needed.

Other sizes available. 1-888-398-7150 or email buildings@prairiesteel.com BEHLEN STEEL BUILDINGS, quonsets, convex and rigid frame straight walls, grain tanks, metal cladding, farm- commercial. Construction and concrete crews.

Guaranteed workmanship. Call your Saskatoon and Northwest Behlen Distributor, Janzen Steel Buildings, 306-242-7767, Osler, SK.

HORNOI LEASING NEW and used 20’ and 40’ sea cans for sale or rent. Call 306-757-2828, Regina, SK.

SHIPPING CONTAINERS FOR SALE. 20’53’, delivery/ rental/ storage available. For inventory and prices call: 306-262-2899, FOR ALL YOUR STRUCTURAL STEEL, Saskatoon, SK. www.thecontainerguy.ca roofing and siding needs, big or small. Call Fouillard Steel Supplies, St. Lazare, MB. 20’ AND 40’ SHIPPING CONTAINERS, 1-800-510-3303. Remember nobody sells large SK. inventory. Ph. 1-800-843-3984, 306-781-2600. roofing and siding cheaper!! Nobody.

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

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.

CARTER DAY AIR screen cleaner, Model 2011 BATCO 20105 swing w/hydraulic #F515, Style #DDK1, vg cond., only 2 yrs. swing and lift, excellent condition, $33,000 use, always shedded, c/w fan and 120 spare screens of various sizes, $45,000.

Phone 306-648-3622, Gravelbourg, SK. Call 306-617-9009, Zealandia, SK. Email: BATCO CONVEYORS, new and used, james@canpulsefoods.com grain augers and SP kits. Delivery and GOT FUSARIUM? Looking to add value leasing available. 1-866-746-2666. to your crops? Nexeed Equipment Solutions offers Cimbria Delta air screen cleaners, destoner, indent and gravity separators as well as Cimbria Sea optical color MERIDIAN 300 TON SS liquid fertilizer sorters for seed, grain, pulses and fusaritank, 2- 3” SS valves, like new. um damaged crops. For additional info 306-921-6697, 306-921-8498, Melfort, SK. call/email Rod Cockerline, VP Sales at 2015 VALMAR 7600 66’ boom, PTO fan dr., Nexeed Inc., 204-982-3531 ext. 2, Winnivar. rate JD control, secondary mech. me- peg, MB. rcoclerline@nexeed.ca or visit tering, large floatation tires, 3 mtd. came- www.nexeed.ca ras, $75,000. Luseland, SK, 306-372-4521.

2013 JD W150, 743 eng hrs, 600-65R28, hyd. centerlink, eng. fan baffle, w/JD 435D 35’ draper header, MT2000H swath AERATION FANS, rockets ductwork, temp roller, $143,900. www.southcountry.ca monitoring equipment and more. Visit MERIDIAN AUGERS IN STOCK: swings, your nearest Flaman store to see selection 2014 CASE DH362 header 35’, to fit CIH truck loading, Meridian SP movers. Call or call 1-888-435-2626. swather or combine w/transport, like new, Hoffart Services Inc., Odessa, SK., $19,500. 306-861-4592, Fillmore, SK. 306-957-2033.

PICKUP REEL PARTS WAREHOUSE: MERIDIAN AUGERS in stock at Flaman.

MacDon, UII, JD, Hart Carter, CNH, AGCO. Call or visit your nearest Flaman location, We distribute parts for all PU reels. Call 1-888-435-2626.

1-888-278-4905. www.combineworld.com 2004 BRANDT 10x70, $7200. Call Nelson 1998 35’ WESTWARD 9300, 960 header, Motors & Equipment, 1-888-508-4406, PU reel, turbo, big tires, excellent cond., www.nelsonmotors.com $29,500. Call 306-861-4592, Fillmore, SK USED AUGERS: R10-41 Wheatheart 38HP 2014 MACDON M155, 805 hrs, GreenStar w/mover, HD clutch, bin hopper $10,500 2600 display, ATU200, hyd. centerlink, exc. cond.; TL12-1200 Sakundiak 39’, w/2014 MacDon D6535’ header dbl. knife, 40HP w/mover and HD clutch, $9500. $164,900. www.southcountry.ca 306-648-3622, Gravelbourg, SK. WESTERN GRAIN DRYER, mfg. of grain 10x60 FARMKING/ BUHLER, swing auger, dryers w/auto. drying/moisture control. 2012 MACDON M205, 607 hrs, integrated excellent condition; 8x1400 Sakundiak, Updates to Vertec roof, tiers, moisture GPS w/Case receiver, pressure sensors, Onan, Wheatheart SP kit and clutch. Call control. Economic designed dryers avail. HID lights, MacDon D60 40’ ST#0218193A 1-888-288-6857. westerngraindryer.com 306-493-9393, Delisle, SK. $164,900. www.southcountry.ca 570 GRAIN dryer, PTO drive, HARVEST SPECIALS: LARGE selection of TOX-O-WIK good condition. Call for pricing. 2011 30’ 1203 Case/IH SP, PU reel and Meridian swing away and belt drive au- very transport, $77,000; 2002 30’ 9250 West306-342-4968, Glaslyn, SK. gers, set-up and ready to use. Plus used in ward SP, PU reel, $40,000. A.E. Chicoine stock: 2012 Meridian SLMD 12x72 c/w AgFarm Equipment, 306-449-2255, Storremote mover and hyd. winch, $14,800; thoaks, SK. 2004 Westfield MK100-61 s/a, $5500; Brandt 10x60 s/a, $5500; Wheatheart MODEL 919® MOISTURE TESTER Service 2014 MACDON M155, 805 hrs, GreenStar 8x51 c/w mover, $8900. We’re dealers for and recalibration by the original manufac- ATU200, hyd centerlink, w/2014 MacDon Convey-All conveyors. Leasing available! turer (Dimo’s/Labtronics®). No one beats D6535’ hdr DK; ST#0246945A, $164,900.

Dale, Mainway Farm Equipment, Davidson, our pricing!!!! Same day turn around. Do www.southcountry.ca SK. 306-567-3285 or cell 306-567-7299. not install any digital alterations. For more info. visit www.labtronics.ca View: www.mainwayfarmequipment.ca 2009 IH WD1203 1853 hours, Outback auto-guide, 30’ header, $43,800.

2011 BRANDT 13x90, $19,200. Nelson 1-888-278-4905. www.combineworld.com Motors & Equipment, 1-888-508-4406, www.nelsonmotors.com ATTACHMENT FOR GRAIN VACS: To 1995 CASE 8820, 30’ header, PU reel, plastic grain bags. Blueprints 21.5-16.1 tires, excellent condition, 2009 SAKUNDIAK 10x1200, $11,000. empty to build your own, or we’ll build $16,500. Call 306-861-4592, Fillmore, SK Nelson Motors & Equipment, available for you. Guaranteed to work. John Ilchuk 1-888-508-4406, www.nelsonmotors.com CASE/IH 8240, 36’ PT swather, Roto250-878-1705, Kelowna, BC. Shear, low acres, $3800. Ph Larry AUGERS: NEW and USED: Wheatheart, 306-563-8765, Canora, SK. Westfield, Westeel augers; Auger SP kits; Batco conveyors; Wheatheart post pound2002 MACDON 9252, 30’, 3500 hrs., ers. Good prices, leasing available. Call $45,400. Nelson Motors & Equipment, 1-866-746-2666.

1-888-508-4406, www.nelsonmotors.com 2010 BRANDT 1390 HP swing auger, very clean, $16,500. Contact Chad 273 NH square baler, $1000. Wanted: BR780 or RBX561 Case/IH baler for parts.

306-741-7743, Swift Current, SK. 306-681-7610, 306-395-2668, Chaplin, SK. NEW MERIDIAN AUGERS with motor, clutch, reversing gearbox and lights. BALE SPEAR ATTACHMENTS for all HD8-39, $15,350; HD8-59, $17,250; loaders and skidsteers, excellent pricing.

TL10-39 (2 only!), $16,500; HD10-59, Call now 1-866-443-7444. $18,995. 306-648-3622, Gravelbourg, SK. 2002 NEW HOLLAND BB940, square baler, MERIDIAN GRAIN AUGERS: 2015, 4x8 bales, 22,000 bales, $27,900. Nelson 14x95, slightly used, $32,000. Comes with Motors & Equipment, 1-888-508-4406, www.nelsonmotors.com warranty. Brian 204-724-6197, Souris, MB.

2011 JD A400, 36’ header, swath roller, $91,900. Nelson Motors & Equipment, 1-888-508-4406, www.nelsonmotors.com

2010 NH WINDROWER draper header, 36’, PU reels, fore/aft, pea auger, premium shape, used very little, $50,000 OBO. LAST ONE’S! NEW 13”X85’ and 10x70” TRI-HAUL SELF-UNLOADING ROUND bale 306-834-7204, Kerrobert, SK. movers: 8’ to 29’ lengths, 6-18 bales.

Also Farm King augers. Cam-Don Motors Ltd., exc. for feeding cattle in the field, 4 bales 2001 MACDON 972 25’ header, Keer 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK. at time with a pickup. 1-800-505-9208. Shears, double swath, new knife, exc. shape. 306-435-7893, Moosomin, SK. REMOTE CONTROL SWING AUGER www.trihaulbalemovers.com movers, trailer chute openers, endgate TRAILTECH FULL carry swather transport, and hoist systems, wireless full bin alarms, tandem, 1400O GVW, lights, brakes, c/w swing belt movers, wireless TractorCams, all transporting hardware, $12,000. motorized utility carts. All shipped directly 306-466-7744, Leask, SK. to you. Safety, convenience, reliability.

Kramble Industries at 306-933-2655, Saskatoon, SK. or www.kramble.net 2010 BRANDT 13x110, $19,900. Nelson Motors & Equipment, 1-888-508-4406, www.nelsonmotors.com 2013 CLAAS 3300 RC Quadrant 3x4 square baler, approx. 7000 bales made, vg cond., $110,000. Can deliver. Call anytime 204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB. GRAIN BAGS- 9’ and 10’ grain bags. All sizes up to 400’ long. Quantity discounts BALE SPEARS, high quality imported avail. See your nearest Flaman location or from Italy, 27” and 49”, free shipping, excellent pricing. Call now toll free call 1-888-435-2626.

1-866-443-7444, Stonewall, MB. NEW IDEA 4865 5x6, hyd. PU, rubber mount teeth, 2300 bales, shedded, good.

NEW 2016 ARMSTRONG 750 bu. 4 wheel, 306-944-4325, 306-231-8355, Bruno, SK. $28,900. New 2016 Armstrong 750 bu., on tracks, $38,900. Both available with PTO or hydraulic drive. K&L Equipment and Auto, Ladimer, 306-795-7779, Ituna, SK.

MACDON CA20/CA25 and HONEYBEE flex or rigid adapters and completion kits, plenty in stock. We want your trade!

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2002 NH TR99, new feeder chain, new clean grain chain, fine cut chopper, lateral tilt, moisture tester, AHH, hopper topper.

Call 306-542-7786, Kamsack, SK. 1999 TX68, 2600 eng. hrs., mostly new bearings and belts, Hassle free electronics, exc., $24,000 OBO. Nate 204-372-6081, 204-280-1202, Fisher Branch, MB.

FLEX HEADS: CASE/IH 1020 25’, $6000; 2020 30’, $15,000; 1015 PU header, $3500; JD 925, $6500; JD 930F, $11,000; Nissen bean windrower, $5000; Large selection of used grain carts and gravity wagons. Call 204-857-8403.

2000 2388 w/1015 header, $65,000. 2004 2388 w/2015 PU header, $115,000. 2006 2388 w/2015 PU header, $130,000. 2009 7088 w/2016 PU header, $180,000. Call A.E. Chicoine Farm Equipment, 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK.

BRENT 772 GRAIN CART, new tarp, 1000 PTO, big shaft and scale, $18,500; Also available hydraulic drive for $1600.

8 AND 14 BALE WAGONS in stock, Morris 204-825-7166, Clearwater, MB. and Inland. Call Cam-Don Motors Ltd., J&M GRAIN CARTS, 750-1500 bu., c/w 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK. tarp. Comes in red or green. Available with integrated Ifarm Technology. We take 2003 JOHN DEERE 567 round baler, trades! See your nearest Flaman location $14,900. Nelson Motors & Equipment, 1-888-508-4406, www.nelsonmotors.com or call 1-888-435-2626.

1994 1688, 4300 eng. hrs., newer sieves, rails, feeder house, and bushings, $20,000 OBO. 306-220-1533, Saskatoon, SK.

GRAVITY WAGONS: New 400 bu, $7,400; 600 bu., $12,500; 750 bu., $18,250. Large selection of used gravity wagons, 250-750 2000 JOHN DEERE 1600A, $10,900. Call bu. Used grain carts, 450 to 1110 bushel. Nelson Motors & Equipment, View at: www.zettlerfarmequipment.com 1-888-508-4406, www.nelsonmotors.com 1-866-938-8537, Portage la Prairie, MB. NEW HOLLAND 1441 hydro-swing discbine, 15’8” wide, new drive belts, exc. cond., used this season, $14,500 OBO. Call DUAL STAGE ROTARY SCREENERS and 306-238-7969, Goodsoil, SK. Kwik Kleen 5-7 tube. Call 204-857-8403, Portage la Prairie, MB. or visit online: www.zettlerfarmequipment.com MF 9420 SP, 30’, 989 hrs., UII PU reels, CUSTOM COLOR SORTING chickpeas to $55,000; JD 590 PT, 30’, batt reels, exc. mustard. Cert. organic and conventional. condition, $4500. Both shedded, field 306-741-3177, Swift Current, SK. ready. Retired. 306-493-7871, Harris, SK.

2008 8010, 1398 sep. hrs., long auger, loaded, new rotor, 2016 PU header, new rotor and concaves, shedded, premium condition. Terre Bonne Seed Farm, 306-921-8594, 306-752-4810, Melfort, SK.

2009 7120 CASE/IH w/2016 header, $165,000; 2007 7010 Case/IH, dual wheels, w/2016 header, $170,000. Call A.E. Chicoine Farm Equipment, 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK.

1996 CASE/IH 2188, 4100 hrs, $399,900 Call Nelson Motors & Equipment, 1-888-508-4406, www.nelsonmotors.com 2008 IH 2152 40’, rigid draper, DKD, AHHC, pea auger, transport, hyd. tilt, nice header, for CNH, other kits avail., $44,800.

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CAT COMBINE PARTS salvaging 670, 6 CLELAND DOUBLE spiral separators, fair JD 2360, 21’ wide, DSA, CAHR, HoneyBee 590, 580R, 485, 480, 470, 460R. New addicondition, $3000. Call 306-335-2280, knife, big tires, recent eng. rebuild, runs tions regularly. Call 1-888-278-4905. www.combineworld.com Lemberg, SK exc., $9500. 306-238-7969, Goodsoil, SK. DUAL SCREEN ROTARY grain cleaners, 1995 30’ MACDON Premier 2900, PU reel, 2002 MACDON 872 ADAPTER for Cat great for pulse crops, best selection in 960 MacDon header, 21.5-16.1 tires, exc. Lexion and Claas, $5500. 306-693-9847, Western Canada. 306-946-7923, Young SK cond., $22,500. 306-861-4592, Fillmore SK Moose Jaw, SK.

2008 JD 936D and 930D draper headers, PU reel, always shedded, $28,000 each OBO. Transports available. 204-851-0745, Elkhorn, MB.

2009 NH CR9070, 1798 hrs, duals, Intelliview Plus II, lateral tilt, nice condition, headers available, $113,800.

Call 2016 S 680 JD combine, under 100 hrs., 1-888-278-4905. www.combineworld.com new MacDon PU header, loaded. Combine is in Kamsack, SK. for viewing. Can deliver. trailer not included. Call any time, 204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB. 1976 GLEANER L, 24’ straight cut header, duals, chopper, PU, transport, open to NEW 2014 MD PW7 w/16’ Swathmaster to fit JD STS/S series, $24,900. offers. Call 306-693-9847, Moose Jaw, SK. 1-888-278-4905. www.combineworld.com NOW SALVAGING GLEANER S77, low hrs., duals, cab, tons of good parts. Call us! 2010 JOHN DEERE 9770 STS, 1575 hrs., 20.8R38, 600/65R28, premier cab, 1-888-278-4905. www.combineworld.com $221,700. Call South Country Equipment, GLEANER/AGCO 30’ rigid header, low 306-692-2371, Moose Jaw, SK. block, fits N and R, c/w header transport, 2012 JD S680, certified, 985 sep. hrs., $3900 OBO. 306-693-9847, Moose Jaw, SK $318,900. Nelson Motors & Equipment 1-888-508-4406, www.nelsonmotors.com 2004 9860 STS, combine, 914 JD PU, 2395 eng., 1650 threshing hrs., chopper and chaff spreader, shedded, good cond., $118,000 OBO Fisher Farms Ltd., Dauphin, MB, 204-622-8800 office, 204-638-2700 cell. Email: rod@fisherseeds.com

WHITE MF 9230 30’ straight cut header, fits White 9700, 9720 and MF 8570, 8590, $4000 OBO. 204-794-5979, Springfield MB 2004 MACDON 962, 36’ draper, factory trans., gauge wheels to fit Cat 400, exc. cond, $16,500. 306-861-4592, Fillmore, SK 2007 JD 936D draper header w/batt wheel, $22,500; 2006 JD 635F flex, vg cond. $19,500. 306-861-4592, Fillmore, SK

2008 JD 9770, Contour-Master, AutoSteer, 800/70R38 tires, 28LR26 rears, 1852/ 1350 hrs., Michel’s hopper cover, shedded, exc., $185,000. 306-628-7337, Leader, SK.

2007 JD 9860 STS, 1809 hrs, 30.5x32, large wire concave, deluxe header con- 2013 MACDON FD 75-D flex draper headtrols, $154,000. South Country Equipment, er, 40’ wide cross auger, slow speed transport case and NH adapter, exc. working 2006 JD 9760 STS, 1950 hrs, 28.8R38, 306-842-4686, Weyburn, SK. cond., loaded, $69,000. Can deliver. Call AutoTrac, lam wire concave, HID lights, $145,700. Call South Country Equipment, 1990 JD 9500, 4100 eng. hrs., 912 PU anytime 204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB. header, many new parts, harvest ready, 306-721-5050, Regina, SK. $27,500 OBO; Also available JD 930 rigid 2009 HONEYBEE SP30, 30’ draper, w/roto 2006 JOHN DEERE 9760 STS, duals, 1771 header w/hyd. adjustable reel, good cond, shear on each side, no adapter, exc. cond., hrs., $154,700. Call Nelson Motors & $5000 OBO. 306-946-7928, Watrous, SK. $15,000. Call 306-861-4592, Fillmore, SK. Equipment, 1-888-508-4406, visit online: www.nelsonmotors.com 2000 36’ 1042 Case/IH w/Case adapter, $18,000. 2008 36’ SP36 HoneyBee, trans1998 JD CTS II, 2260 sep. hrs., 914 PU, port, pea auger, 7120 or 8120 Case adaptdual spd cyl., fore/aft, chaff spreader, long 1987 MF 860, V8 hydro, 2600 hrs., new er, $37,000. 2010 40’ D60 MacDon, transauger, fine cut chopper, AutoHeight, big concave and bars, new rad., Rake-Up PU, port, $60,000. 2010 40’ Case/IH, reverser, well maintained, shedded. Call transport, pea auger, $60,000. Call A.E. top hopper. 306-460-7620, Kindersley, SK. 306-554-0217, Wynyard, SK. Chicoine Farm Equipment, 306-449-2255, 1981 JD 8820, 3700 hrs., new tires, 214 PU, chopper, spreader, shedded, $13,000 MF 550, Perkins dsl hydro, MF PU header, Storthoaks, SK. OBO. 306-861-1981, Weyburn, SK. Melroe 378 PU, $3000 OBO. 306-858-7345 MACDON 974 FLEX DRAPER w/873 Case or 306-867-9899, Lucky Lake, SK. 2012 JOHN DEERE S670, 689 hrs, adapter, single point, fore/aft, hyd. tilt, 520/85R42, Greenstar 2630, JD link, hop- 1994 MF 8460 Conventional, 2606 hrs., skid plates, pea auger, transport, new cenper cover, $328,000 Call South Country Mercedes, Rake-Up PU, shedded, good. tre canvas. 204-648-4649, Dauphin, MB. 306-944-4325, 306-231-8355, Bruno, SK. Equipment, 306-746-2110, Raymore, SK. 2002 42’ SP42 HoneyBee, pea auger, 2011 JD 9770 STS, 1430 hrs., 20.8R38, MASSEY 750, Perkins dsl., c/w Melroe PU transport, Cat adapter, $25,000. Used JD ProDrive w/HarvestSmart, wide spread header, 24’ straight cut header, chopper, adapter plate for newer MacDon headers, chopper, $233,300. Call South Country recent concave and rub bars, vg cond., $1,400. A.E. Chicoine Farm Equipment, $2800. Frank 306-463-2407, Kindersley SK Equipment, 306-721-5050, Regina, SK. Storthoaks, SK., 306-449-2255.

1994 9600, 4150 sep. hrs., recent Green- WRECKING: MASSEY 860 combine for light, w/914 PU and/or 930R header, long parts. Call J M Salvage 204-773-2536, NEW HOLLAND FLEX PLATFORMS: 2008, 88C flex draper, 42’, reconditioned, auger, fore/aft, Redekop chopper, hopper Russell, MB. reduced $24,900. 2004, 74C, 30’, recon., cover, chaff spreader, $35,000 OBO. $19,900; 2002 73C, 25’, recon., $18,900; 306-435-9214, 306-435-3514, Moosomin.

1998, 973, 30’, recon., $16,900. We deliv2005 JD 9760 STS, 2317 hrs., Greenstar, er. Reimer Farm Equip., #12 Hwy N, Steinreel spd, auto HHC, chopper, pickup not COMBINES: 1997 CIH 2188, with PU, ser- bach, MB. Gary Reimer, 204-326-7000. viced, $32,900; 1990 JD 9600, with PU, included, $89,800. Call 1-888-278-4905. www.reimerfarmequipment.com $28,900; 1986 JD 6620 Titan II STD, with www.combineworld.com PU, low hours, $10,900. Reimer Farm 2010 MD D60-S 40’, rigid draper, trans2005 JOHN DEERE 9760 STS, singles, Equip., #12 Hwy N, Steinbach, MB. Gary port, CA20 adapter, JD, CNH, AGCO, Lex2149 sep. hrs., $118,500. Nelson Motors & Reimer. www.reimerfarmequipment.com ion kits available, nice header, $39,800.

Equipment, 1-888-508-4406, visit online: 204-326-7000.

1-888-278-4905. www.combineworld.com www.nelsonmotors.com 1998 JD CTS II, 3252 hours, 2 spd. cyl., reel speed, HHC, hopper extension, chopper spreader, shedded, $28,800. Call 1-888-278-4905. www.combineworld.com 2004 JD 9860 STS, 1567 sep. hrs, 480-42 duals, Contour Master, premium header RECONDITIONED rigid and flex, most control, $156,900. South Country Equip- makes and sizes; also header transports.

Ed Lorenz, 306-344-4811, Paradise Hill, SK ment, 306-424-2212, Montmartre, SK. www.straightcutheaders.com 2010 JD A400, 2474 hrs., 2010 HoneyBee WS361 36’ header, UII 1 piece, 6 batt CORN HEADS: 1997 JD 893, 8 row, 30”, plastic fingers Roto-Shears, $79,900. $16,900; 1996 NH 974, 8 row, 30”, $13,900; 1997 CIH 1083, 8 row, 30”, reST#0360086A . www.southcountry.ca conditioned, $13,900. We deliver. Reimer 2- JD 7721 TITAN II PT combines, field Farm Equipment, #12 Hwy N, Steinbach, ready, vg, $4000 ea. located at Findlater, MB. Gary Reimer, 204-326-7000.

SK. Call 403-871-2441 or 928-503-5344. www.reimerfarmequipment.com 1984 JOHN DEERE 8820, mechanics spe- 2013 JD 640D, draper head, PU reel, 6” cial, $4500 OBO. Will take JD 5020, 5010, center tube, cutterbar poly skid shoes, 4020 tractor on trade. Call 306-460-9027, dual zone float, slow spd road trans sys306-460-4462, 306-463-3480, Flaxcombe tem, $59,500. www.southcountry.ca WRECKING: JD 8820 combine for parts. JD 635F HYDRA FLEX PLATFORMS: J M Salvage 204-773-2536, Russell, MB. 2005, 2007, 2011, $17,900-$27,900. JD Flex Platforms: 1996-1999, recondi2011 JD 9770, AutoTrac ready, Contour 930 $14,900. JD 925 Flex Platforms: Master, HD DFH, 520/42 duals, extended tioned, 1998-2000, reconditioned, $13,900wear pkg., 615 PU header, always shed- $16,900. JD 925 Rigid Platform: 1993, ded, 1100 sep. hrs., mint cond., $225,000 PU reel, $7,900. We deliver. Reimer Farm will deal. 204-324-6298, Altona, MB. Equip., #12 Hwy N, Steinbach, MB. Gary www.reimerfarmequipment.com 2003 JD 9650 STS, 2714 sep. hrs., auto Reimer.

HH, deluxe header controls, dial-a-speed, 204-326-7000. small wire concave, ST#0701326A 1995 960 MACDON 36’ draper header, $84,900. www.southcountry.ca exc. fits JD; 30’ MF 9030 w/PU reel; 25’ 2007 JD 936D draper header w/batt Claas (8560 MF), PU reel; 24’ JD 224 Sewheel, $22,500; 2006 JD 635F flex, vg ries, fits Case 2188; 24’ Int. straight cut; cond. $19,500. 306-861-4592, Fillmore, SK 22’ Sund PU on Case header; 14’ Sund PU; 17’ Claas straight cut; 16’ Cockshutt, fits 1999 JD 9610, new rub bars, concave’s, White 8600; 24’ JD 100, fits 7700; Extra walkers and bearings. Chopper recently Coulter PU wheels; Cockshutt 8800 and balanced, rake-up PU, field ready, asking 8700 combines w/header reversers, oth$75,000 OBO. 306-452-3878, Redvers, SK. ers for parts; Fresh JD 8820 for parts; JD JD 8820 TITAN II combine with pickup PU’s; 7721 JD combine, vg. Sieve rebuildand hopper extension. 306-283-4747, ing. Roland, 306-256-7088 Cudworth SK 306-220-0429, Langham, SK. 2007 GLEANER 8200 Flex Platform, 30’, air 2007 JD 9760 STS, 1714 hrs, 800/70R38, reel, reconditioned, $24,900; 2009 MF premier cab, sm wire concave, Zenon 8200 Flex Platform, 35’, reconditioned, lights, $158,600. South Country Equip- $28,900; 2003 Gleaner 8000 Flex Platform, 30’, reconditioned, $21,900; 2000 Gleaner ment, 306-692-2371, Moose Jaw, SK. 800 Flex Platform, 30’, reconditioned, 2012 JD S690, duals, 805 sep. hrs., $18,900; 1996 Gleaner 500 Flex Platform, $355,000. Nelson Motors & Equipment 30’, reconditioned, $15,900. We deliver.

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2012 JD S670, 1004 sep. hrs., $299,000 bach, Call Nelson Motors & Equipment www.reimerfarmequipment.com 1-888-508-4406, www.nelsonmotors.com BRAND NEW 2010 NH 88C 42’ flex draper c/w transport, $32,000. Can deliver.

2009 JOHN DEERE 9770 STS, 1585 hrs., hdr, 28L-26,900 singles, Michel’s hopper top- Ken 204-857-2585, Portage La Prairie, MB. per, $199,700. Call South Country Equip- 2009 MACDON FD70, 40’, new sickle ment, 306-345-2411, Mossbank, SK. and drapers, JD adapter, gauge wheels, 2008 9770 STS, dual wheels w/2010 615 ask $47,900. Pea auger available. Can dePU header, $195,000. A.E. Chicoine Farm liver. Call 204-324-6298, Altona, MB. Equipment, 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK. CORN HEADERS: 2-2008 Geringhoff 2010 JD 9870 STS, fully loaded, Pro drive, Models 630 and 1230 Roto-Disc chopping 5 spd. feeder house, HD lift cylinders, HD corn headers, 6 and 12 row, both 30” spacfinal drives, HD rear axle, premium cab, ing, good cond., $25,000, fits Case/IH 80 Intelligent Management System, grain series; $60,000, fits Case/IH flagship setank ext., HD unload auger, long auger, ries combines. 306-421-1361, Torquay, SK Contour-Master, only 550 sep. hrs., 650 2014 CASE DH362 header, 35’ to fit Case/ straddle duals, c/w P615 PU header, IH combine or swather w/transport, like $249,000 CAD OBO. Call 218-779-1710. new, $19,500. 306-861-4592, Fillmore, SK. 2004 JD 9860 STS, 2619 sep. hrs, 2009 CIH 2020 Flex Platform, 35’, recondi20.8x42, Contour Master Kuchar rub bars, tioned, $24,900; 2009 CIH 2020 Flex Plat$132,000. Call South Country Equipment, form, 30’ air reel, reconditioned, $24,900; 306-842-4686, Weyburn, SK. 2- 2002 CIH 1020 Flex Platforms, 30’, re2004 JD 9860STS, 2619 sep. hrs., 20.8x42 conditioned, $14,900 each; 1999 CIH 1020 duals, 28L-26, Kuchar rub bar, Mav chop- Flex Platform, 25’, air reel, reconditioned, $19,900; 1997 CIH 1020 Flex Platform, per, ContourMaster, HID lights, $113,500.

30’, reconditioned- $14,900; 1997 CIH ST#0705893A. www.southcountry.ca 1020 Flex Platform, 30’, air reel, recondi2014 JD 615P pickup header, overall exc. tioned, $19,900. We deliver. Reimer Farm condition, trades wanted, $26,800. Equip., #12 Hwy N, Steinbach, MB. Gary 1-888-278-4905. www.combineworld.com Reimer. www.reimerfarmequipment.com 204-326-7000.

TWO 2011 JD 9770 STS’, 1272 hrs. (and up), 600/65R28, premier cab, 20.8x38 du- JD 930R header, PU reel, single pt. hookup als, $259,200 + Call South Country Equip- new JD wobble box, offers. 204-548-2592, 204-638-2592, Gilbert Plains, MB. ment, 306-345-2411, Mossbank, SK.

SWATHMASTER AND RAKE-UP 12’, 14’, and 16’ pickups available. Call for details!

1-888-278-4905. www.combineworld.com 8 BELT VICTORY pickup w/hydraulic drive motor, good shape. Call 306-944-4325, 306-231-8355, Bruno, SK. WESTWARD MELROE 388 PU 14’, hyd. drive, good condition. 306-682-3581, Humboldt, SK.

HEADER TRAILERS & ACCESSORIES. Arc-Fab Industries. 204-355-9595 charles@arcfab.ca www.arcfab.ca WILDFONG CONCAVES an improved threshing element for JD S series. Also new improved front beaters for JD STS and S Series, no more plugging. Please call us Wildfong Enterprises Ltd., Russ 306-260-2833 or Rick 306-734-7721 or the shop 306-734-2345, Craik, SK. PICKUP REEL PARTS WAREHOUSE: MacDon, UII, JD, Hart Carter, CNH, AGCO. We distribute parts for all PU reels. Call 1-888-278-4905. www.combineworld.com NEW AND USED HCC (Hart Carter) and UII (Universal Harvester) pickup reels for sale to fit HoneyBee combine headers and swather tables. Avail. in various sizes in 5 and 6 batt configurations. Info. and pricing call Joanni at 306-296-2297, Frontier, SK. CAB CAM CAMERAS observation systems, wired and wireless, accessories, top quality savings. Call 1-800-481-1353. www.diamondfarmtractorparts.com

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PARTING OUT: Combines: JD 7700; Gleaner N6, Gleaner L; MF 860, 850, 851; Co-op 951. Swathers: Versatile 400; IHC 4000. Tractors: AC 7060; White 2-155 and 2-150; Deutz DX90 w/707 Leon loader; IHC 650 dsl.; Farmall 300, H, MD; Cockshutt 550, 560, 770 and 40; Case 900, 800 and 930. Misc: cultivators, plows, seed drills, tires, hydraulic parts and some older semi trucks. 204-871-2708 or 204-685-2124, Austin, MB.

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NEW VERSATILE SD550 offset disc, 15’, 550 lbs/ft., spring cushion gangs, HD bearing option, 26”x3/8” notched. CamDon Motors, 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK. CASE/IH 5600 23’ chisel plow, with 4” reversible shovels, 3 row mulcher, vg cond., $4700. 204-436-2264, Elm Creek, MB. 2013 JOKER RT370 high speed disc, 2500 acres, super chop and level, like new, $79,900. 306-862-7731, 306-428-2847, Choiceland, SK.

GOODS USED TRACTOR parts (always buying tractors). David or Curtis, Roblin, USED WISHEK: 14’, 16’, 30’; Rome 16’; Hesston #2410 50’ One-Way; Kewanee MB., 204-564-2528, 1-877-564-8734. breaking disc, 14’; DMI 5-7 shank rippers. w w. z e t t l e r f a r m e q u i p m e n t . c o m COMB-TRAC SALVAGE. We sell new and w used parts for most makes of tractors, 1-866-938-8537, Portage la Prairie, MB. combines, balers, mixmills and swathers. 2012 CASE/IH RMX 370 34’ tandem disc, Phone 306-997-2209, 1-877-318-2221, rockflex, 9” spacing, discs 23” front/23.5” Borden, SK. www.comb-tracsalvage.com rear, 3 row harrows, $35,000. Ken We buy machinery.

204-857-2585, Portage La Prairie, MB. LOEFFELHOLZ TRACTOR AND COMBINE 2008 ST830 47’ chisel plow, 5 plex, 650 lb.

Salvage, Cudworth, SK., 306-256-7107. trip, 8” knock-on shovels, anhydrous Raven We sell new, used and remanufactured rate control, factory hitch, hyd. winch, 9/16” heavy harrows, $75,000 OBO. Call parts for most farm tractors and combines.

204-733-2446, Ochre River, MB. AGRA PARTS PLUS, parting older trac- 2010 KELLO-BILT 225 16’ disc, tandem tors, tillage, seeding, haying, along w/oth- offset, 24” discs, 10.5” spacing, good disc, er Ag equipment. 3 miles NW of Battle- $29,800. Call 1-888-278-4905. Website: ford, SK. off #16 Hwy. Ph: 306-445-6769. www.combineworld.com FLAMAN is your tillage solutions TRIPLE B WRECKING, wrecking tractors, DISCSFarm King, Wishek, and Kcombines, cults., drills, swathers, mixmills. headquarters.

Line discs available to purchase, rent etc. We buy equipment. 306-246-4260, or buy. Callnow or visit your nearest Flaman 306-441-0655, Richard, SK. location at 1-888-435-2626.

2004 NH CR970 for salvage, running en- MORRIS 760 CULTIVATOR 60’ w/harrows, gine, tons of good parts. Call $5000 OBO. 306-295-7800, Eastend, SK. 1-888-606-6362. www.combineworld.com 1997 51’ CASE/IH 5800 HD cultivator, mounted 3-row harrows, SELLING USED COMBINE parts off MF w/Degelman A.E. Chicoine Farm Equipment, 860’s and older; JD 8820’s and older; IHC $42,000.

306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK. 1480; L2 Gleaner, etc. J M Salvage, 204-773-2536, Russell, MB. NEW 1/4”: 8”, 9” and 12” cult. shovels, $3 to $3.50 each. Melroe plow shares, $15.

SMITH’S TRACTOR WRECKING. Huge Melroe plow moldboards $30. Lawrence inventory new and used tractor parts. 204-836-2686, St. Alphonse, MB. 1-888-676-4847.

NEW 60” ROTARY ditcher, requires 180 HP and 3 PTH, $21,500. Free farm demo to inG.S. TRACTOR SALVAGE, JD tractors terested customer.

204-347-5745, only. Call 306-497-3535, Blaine Lake, SK. 204-795-7652, St Pierre Jolys, MB.

SCHULTE SNOWBLOWERS- high grade steel w/fully enclosed chain case. Heavily reinforced auger cuts into snow with ease.

See your nearest Flaman location or call 1-888-435-2626.

RICHARDTON 1200, 700, 750 hydumps; JD 3970 Harvester, corn and hay head.

1-866-938-8537, Portage La Prairie, MB.

2012 AG SHIELD 7700, 120’, 1500 gal. poly tank, trip nozzle bodies, windsreens, rinse tank, used 1 season, like new $12,500. 306-861-4592, Fillmore, SK.

2003 SPRA-COUPE 4640 high clearance sprayer, 80’ boom, 600 hrs., $65,000. Call A.E. Chicoine Farm Equipment, 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK. 1996 TYLER PATRIOT 150, 90’, loaded w/2 sets of tires, 3207 hrs., 360 Outback mapping, AutoBoom, $30,000. Ph/text, 306-946-7738, Watrous, SK.

FLOATER TIRES: Factory rims and tires: JD 4930/4940, R4045; 800/55R46 Goodyear tire and rim; 710/60R46 Goodyear LSW; Case 650/65R38 Michelins, $13,500.

Duals available for combines.

306-697-2856, Grenfell, SK. TRIDEKON CROP SAVER, crop dividers.

Reduce trampling losses by 80% to 90%.

Call: Great West Agro, 306-398-8000.

SOLIDLOCK AND TREE ISLAND game wire and all accessories for installation. Heights from 26” to 120”. Ideal for elk, deer, bison, sheep, swine, cattle, etc. Tom Jensen ph/fax: 306-426-2305, Smeaton, SK.

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BLOCKED SEASONED JACK Pine firewood 2013 CASE/IH L785 FEL w/grapple and and wood chips for sale. Lehner Wood Prebucket. Fits on Case Puma 200; Also have servers Ltd., 306-763-4232, Prince Albert, some rear weights as well, $1.75/lb. Call SK. Will deliver. Self-unloading trailer.

204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB.

40’ BOURGAULT AIR SEEDER w/harrows, with 2155 tank, $14,000 OBO. 306-681-7610, 306-395-2668, Chaplin, SK. 2006 SEEDMASTER 66-12, 66’, 12” spacing, DS/JD air pack, no blockage- had a JD 1910 air cart on it, pneumatic packers, $99,900. www.southcountry.ca

2014 MORRIS 50’ heavy harrow, 9/16x26” tires, 800 acres, bought 70’, vg, $2900.

Cam-Don Motors 306-237-4212 Perdue SK NEW RITE-WAY and MORRIS heavy harrows in stock. 70’, 68’ and 55’. Cam-Don Motors Ltd., 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK.

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BEV’S FISH & SEAFOOD LTD., buy direct, fresh fish: Pickerel, Northern Pike, Whitefish and Lake Trout. Seafood also available. Phone toll free 1-877-434-7477, 306-763-8277, Prince Albert, SK. 2009 HYUNDAI LOADER HL740XTD, S/N# LF0710299, mint condition, 13,540 hrs., $55,000 OBO. 204-981-3636, Cartier, MB.

1984 CAT D7G DOZER, c/w 13.5’ twin tilt 1990 JD 4755 tractor, 2 WD, quad range, angle blade, hyd. winch, enclosed cab, 1000 PTO, approx. 6900 hrs., $37,500. Call new UC, excellent working condition, new 26” pads. Warranty, $78,000. Can deliver.

306-948-7223, Biggar, SK. 204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB. 2007 JD 9400, 24 spd., new triples, 6900 hrs., Greenlighted, $100,000. Call Ed for details 204-299-6465, Starbuck, MB.

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WANTED: WHITE 145, 170 or 195 tractor, or ALLIS CHALMERS 8070. Emerson, MB. 204-373-2502 or 204-304-0270.

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

2014 VERSATILE 500, PS, 110 gpm., delux WANTED: Older and newer tractors, in cab, weight pkg., AutoSteer, 588 hrs., 1 running condition or for parts. Goods Used owner, shedded, very good. Call Cam-Don Tractor Parts, 1-877-564-8734.

Motors Ltd., 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK.

1984 VERSATILE 975, w/855 Cummins, new paint, new interior, new pins and bushings, 8000 hrs., very nice, hard to MF #36 DISCERS. Will pay top dollar find! Call 218-779-1710. and pick from anywhere. Phone Mike 306-723-4875, Cupar, SK. WRECKING FOR PARTS: Versatile 700, 18.4x38 tires- like new; 255 Massey, dsl., 16.9x30 tires- like new; 970 Case c/w factory 3 PTH, 2390, vg running eng., 3 PTH. MULCHING- TREES, BRUSH, Stumps.

Call 1-877-564-8734, Roblin, MB. Call today 306-933-2950. Visit us at: 2012 JD 9560R, triples, PTO, 1820hrs., www.maverickconstruction.ca $369,000. Nelson Motors & Equipment 1-888-508-4406, www.nelsonmotors.com GUARANTEED PRESSURE TREATED fence posts, lumber slabs and rails. Call Lehner MITCH’S TRACTOR SALES LTD., Wood Preservers Ltd., ask for Ron 204-750-2459 (cell), St. Claude, MB. 306-763-4232, Prince Albert, SK. Mitchstractorsales.com JD 1830, 3 PTH, 2 hyds, w/wo loader; JD 2950, 2 WD, CAH, 3 PTH, 2 hyds; JD 2950, MFWD, 3 PTH, 2 hyds, w/loader; JD 2955, MFWD, 3 PTH, 2 hyds, w/loader; JD 4050, 2MFWDs, 3 PTH, PS, w/o loaders; JD 4250, MFWD, 3 PTH, 15 spd, w/265 loader; JD 4450, MFWD, 3 PTH, 15 spd, w/loader; JD 4455, MFWD, 3 PTH, 15 spd, w/loader; JD 6420, MFWD, 3 PTH, AutoQuad, w/loader; JD 7220, MFWD, AQ w/LHR, 3 PTH, 3 hyds, w/741 loader; Case CX80, MFWD, Open Station, 3 PTH, w/loader; Case MXM NEW LS TRACTOR, 4 WD, 97 HP, Iveco 140, MFWD, 3 PTH, 3 hyds, w/loader, dsl., self-leveling loader, 3500 lb. lift, 5000 hrs. All tractors can be sold with new CAHR, 3 spd. PTO, 3 PTH, power shuttle or used loaders. Now a Husqvarna Dealer, with hi/lo, 5 yr. warranty, $69,000. The Tractor Company 306-239-2262, Osler, SK. with a full line of Husqvarna Equipment.

2004 JD 1790 CCS, 31 rows, 15” spacing, flex fold frame, vacuum metering system, central fill hopper, 16/31 split row, Prodrive, mini hoppers w/Yetter 2962 mounted Coulters. Canola, corn and bean discs.

Yetter trash whippers and eset precision meters on all rows. Air bags, single point hook-up; 787 TBH 130 bu. air cart for fert. (will sell cart and fert. equip. separate), $80,000. Will consider a trade down for 2001 JD 8210, 3850 hrs., AutoTrac ready; older model 12 or 16 row planter. Call 2001 7710, 4200 hrs., 3 PTH. Both have MM G705 TRACTOR, approx. 85 HP, PS, dual hyd., 12V, $2500. See full ad under Morris 306-269-7774, Foam Lake, SK. 540/1000 PT0. 204-522-6333, Melita, MB. 703 (Antique Equip.). 306-238-7969.

Email: mchalvosron@hotmail.com 4520 JD TRACTOR, 9160 hours, duals, very good tires, exc. cond., asking $8000.

306-272-4713, Foam Lake, SK.

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PUREBRED BLACK ANGUS long yearling bulls, replacement heifers, AI service.

Meadow Ridge Enterprises, 306-373-9140 or 306-270-6628, Saskatoon, SK. BLACK ANGUS BULLS, two year olds, semen tested, guaranteed breeders. Delivery available. 306-287-3900, 306-287-8006, Englefeld, SK. www.skinnerfarms.ca SELLING: BLACK ANGUS BULLS. Wayside Angus, Henry and Bernie Jungwirth, 306-256-3607, Cudworth, SK.

19 MONTH OLD Reg. Red Angus virgin bull, 74 lb. birthweight. Little de Ranch, 306-845-2406, Turtleford, SK. DISPERSAL SALE: 40 PUREBRED Red Angus cows, 2 to 6 yr. olds. 306-463-4053.

RED ANGUS BULLS, two year olds, semen tested, guaranteed breeders. Delivery available. 306-287-3900, 306-287-8006, Englefeld, SK. www.skinnerfarms.ca

“Take The Next Step” Sale, presented by C&T Cattle Co., Phantom Creek Livestock, Twin View Polled Herefords, McCoy Cattle Co., and KLR Polled Herefords. Sat. Oct. 15, 5:00 PM. Right Cross Ranch Sale Barn, Kisbey, SK. Offering a select group of Polled Hereford females and open show heifers. For catalogues or more information contact Chris 306-455-2605; Doug 306-773-7136; Ernie 204-365-7426; Chad 306-436-2086; Randy 306-299-4511 or T Bar C Cattle Co. Ltd. at 306-220-5006.

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BIRD WATCHERS CALL To The Far North!

Bird stands and natural locations available.

Year round bird and wildlife watching.

Tree stands, ground blinds, and natural locations available. North Western Saskatchewan. Ron Kisslinger 306-822-2256 or email: p.r.service@sasktel.net HEREFORD HARVEST Production Sale, Oct 14, 2:00 PM Lone Pine Cattle Services, Vibank, SK. Offering an outstanding selection of heifer calves, bred heifers, select bull calves and cow/calf pairs. For a cataFREE STANDING CORRAL PANELS: logue or more info. contact Rob O’Connor Feeders & Alley ways, 30’ or order to size. 306-762-4543 or T Bar C Cattle Co. Oilfield Pipe: 1.3, 1.6, 1.9, 1-7/8, 2”, 2- 306-220-5006. View the catalogue on-line 3/8, 2-7/8, 3-1/2. Sucker Rod: 3/4, 7/8, at: www.buyagro.com Watch and bid live 1”. Casing Pipes: 4-9”. Sold by the piece or at: www.liveaucitons.tv PL#116061 semi load lots. For special pricing call Art 204-685-2628 or cell 204-856-3440.

ANL POLLED HEREFORDS and Guests Production Sale, Saturday, October 15, 2-7/8” OILFIELD TUBING, $40 each; 3/4” 1:00 PM at Steelman, SK. Guest consigsucker rods, $6 each. Truckload quantities nors Glenlees Farms, Brooks Farms and Blairs.Ag Cattle Co. Offering an exciting only. Call 306-861-1280, Weyburn, SK. group of bred females, heifer calves and cow/calf pairs. For a catalogue or more Call our toll-free number to take advantage info contact Karl Lischka 306-487-2670 or of our Prepayment Bonus. Prepay for 3 weeks T Bar C Cattle Co. Ltd. at 306-220-5006. and we’ll run your ad 2 more weeks for free. View catalogue at:: www.BuyAgro.com That’s 5 weeks for the price of 3. Call 1-800- Watch and bid online: www.dvauction.com 782-0794 today!

PL #116061 TWIN VIEW POLLED HEREFORDS Production Sale, Oct. 22, 1:00 PM. At the Farm, Strathclair, MB. Offering 65 impressive heifer calves, bred heifers, and young cow/calf pairs. For a catalogue or more information contact Ernie McDonald 204-365-7426 or T Bar C Cattle Co. BISON WANTED - Canadian Prairie Bison 306-220-5006. View the catalogue online is looking to contract grain finished bison, at www.buyagro.com Watch and bid live as well as calves and yearlings for growing at www.liveaucitons.tv PL#116061 markets. Contact Roger Provencher at 306-468-2316, roger@cdnbison.com POLLED HEREFORD YEARLING BRED heifers. Ph Vern Kartenson, 204-867-2627, NILSSON BROS INC. buying finished bison 204-867-7315, Minnedosa, MB. on the rail at Lacombe, AB. for fall delivery and beyond. Smaller groups welcome.

Fair, competitive and assured payment. Blair-Athol Haroldson’s & Friends Sale Sunday, October 16, 1:00 PM at the BlairCall Richard Bintner 306-873-3184.

Athol Farm, 4 miles west, 3 miles north of Arcola, SK. 75 polled herefords sell featurWANT TO PURCHASE cull bison bulls and ing bred females, cow/calf pairs and select cows, $4.00 to $4.50/lb. HHW. Finished embryos. For a catalogue or more info. beef steers and heifers for slaughter. We contact: Duncan Lees 306-455-2619; Jeff are also buying compromised cattle that Lees 306-577-1375; Chad Wilson can’t make a long trip. Oak Ridge Meats, 306-577-1256 or T Bar C Cattle Co. Ltd. at McCreary, 204-835-2365, 204-476-0147.

306-220-5006. View the catalogue at: www.BuyAgro.com Watch and bid online: WANTED: ALL KINDS of bison from year- www.dvauction.com PL # 116061 lings to old bulls. Also cow/calf pairs. Ph Kevin at 306-429-2029, Glenavon, SK. QUILL CREEK BISON is looking for finished, and all other types of bison. COD, paying market prices. “Producers working with Producers.” Delivery points in SK. and MB. Call 306-231-9110, Quill Lake, SK. HARMONY NATURAL BISON buys all types of bison. Up to 6.25/lb CAD HHW finished; Culls $5.25/lb CAD HHW; Feeders up to $4.50/lb CAD live weight. Call or text 306-736-3454, Windthorst, SK.

4TH ANNUAL ANGUS HARVEST CLASSIC Sale, Oct. 21, 7:00 PM Johnstone Auction Market, Moose Jaw, SK. Offering 55 outstanding heifer calves, bred heifers, plus select club calves. For a catalogue or more info contact Glen Gabel WHEATHEART POST POUNDERS. Hydraulic 306-536-1927 or T Bar C Cattle Co. FLEXI-COIL 700 41’ DEEP TILLAGE 2015 JD 9620R, duals, 665 hrs., $554,000 LEON 707 FEL with mounting brackets for drive w/Honda engine. Trailer mount and 306-220-5006. View the catalogue online cult., 750 trips, new sweeps, exc. cond., Call Nelson Motors & Equipment 2090 or 2290 Case, $2500. 306-681-7610, self-propeller kit avail. See your nearest at www.buyagro.com Watch and bid live $7500 OBO. 306-946-8522, Saskatoon, SK. 1-888-508-4406, www.nelsonmotors.com 306-395-2668, Chaplin, SK. Flaman location or call 1-888-435-2626. at www.liveaucitons.tv PL#116061 IT’S FINALLY HERE...The World’s First Cordless, Hoseless Fence Stapler!

Also Gallagher Power Fence Products.

Available from D&R Prairie Supplies, 306-221-1558, Minton, SK.

Bred Cow Sale

For on farm appraisal of livestock or for marketing information please call MB. Livestock Dealer #1111

DIESEL GENSET SALES AND SERVICE, 12 to 300 KWs, lots of units in stock. Used and new: Perkins, John Deere and Deutz.

We also build custom Gensets. We currently have special pricing on new John Deere units. Call for pricing 204-792-7471.

2005 6715 FWA, only 2300 hrs., c/w 740 Premier FEL, LHR bucket, grapple, bale forks, $67,500. 306-948-7223, Biggar, SK.

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NEW AND USED generators, all sizes from 5 kw to 3000 kw, gas, LPG or diesel. Phone for availability and prices. Many used in stock. 204-643-5441, Fraserwood, MB.

1985 JD 4850, FWA, 16 spd. powershift, JD AutoSteer, 18.4x26 front- near new, 20.8x38 radial rear- new inside, new rad. recor., new alternator and batteries, front weights, motor rebuild- 7000 hrs, $55,900 Ideal grain cart tractor. 306-862-7731, 306-428-2847, Choiceland, SK.

JD 4440, factory duals, dual PTO, very clean, $21,500. Phone 204-746-2016, SLEEPERS AND DAYCABS. New and used. 204-746-5345, Morris, MB. Huge inventory across Western Canada at 2002 JD 9400, 425 HP, 24 spd., new rubwww.Maximinc.Com or call Maxim Truck & ber, 4 hyds. w/return line, exc. cond., Trailer, 1-888-986-2946. $85,000 OBO. 306-861-4592, Fillmore, SK.

2006 SEEDMASTER 80-14, 80’, 14” spacing, DS, smart hitch, all run blockage seed only, w/2011 Bourgault 6550 tank, 189,000. www.southcountry.ca

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Mon. Oct. 17th at 12:00pm

HEAVY DUTY PARTS on special at www.Maximinc.Com/parts or call Maxim 2008 JOHN DEERE 9430, triples, power- Truck & Trailer, 1-888-986-2946. quad, 2225 hrs., $223,900. Call Nelson Motors & Equipment 1-888-508-4406, NEW AND USED HCC (Hart Carter) and UII (Universal Harvester) pickup reels for www.nelsonmotors.com sale to fit HoneyBee combine headers and swather tables. Avail. in various sizes in 5 1986 DEUTZ DX90 tractor, 6850 hours, and 6 batt configurations. Info. and pricing PTO needs work, cab, AC, radio, $2500. call Joanni at 306-296-2297, Frontier, SK. Call 306-944-4510, Plunkett, SK. WANTED: FORD 9030 bi-directional tractor in good running condition. Ph/text AVAILABLE FOR HARVEST Devloo Canola Crusher, $840. Gerry 204-744-2773, 306-946-7738, Watrous, SK. gdevloo@xplornet.ca Somerset, MB. 1998 CIH STEIGER 9390, 425 HP, approx.

ODESSA ROCKPICKER SALES: New De6500 hrs., 850 Trellberg duals, 24 spd., vg gelman equipment, land rollers, Strawcond., $89,000. 306-948-7223, Biggar, SK. master, rockpickers, protill, dozer blades.

306-957-4403, 306-536-5097, Odessa, SK. CASE 4490, running or could be used for parts, $2800. 250-847-0783, Nipawin, SK. 37’ LAURIER HANGING packer bar, in good shape. 1-1/2 HP elec. pressure washer, 2008 IH 535 QUAD TRAC, 535 HP, 5204 1500 PSI. 204-745-2784, Carman, MB. hrs, 16 spd powershift, weights, 30” tracks, nice cab, $164,800. 1-888-278-4905.

ROTARY MOWERS: Wood’s 15’, $6000; www.combineworld.com JD 1508, $6000; JD 1518, $7500; JD 2018, $10,000; JD 709, $3000; JD 5’ $1000; Melroe 903 plow 7 and 8 furrow; Scrapers: Eversman 6 yd., $5500; Ashland 6 yd., $5000; V-Ditcher, $2000; Big Mac 1993 FORD 846, 7792 hrs., 230 HP, 4WD, prong type rockpicker $4000; Gehl 500 4 18.4R38 duals, PTO, 4 hyds., diff lock, cab, auger mix cart, $10,000; Knight Big AugA/C, heat, 14 spd. std trans, $48,000 OBO. gie, $5000. Call 1-866-938-8537.

Call 204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB. RETIRING. FULL LINE of older equipment.

Partial listing: 1682 IHC combine, 1086 IHC tractor w/2250 loader, 8”x60’ Sakundiak PTO auger, 25’ 8100 Hesston SP CASE/IH MX 110 with Buhler 795 hyd. self swather, 16’ hayheader, 50’ of Flexi-Coil levelling loader, LHR, 3PTH, plumbed for harrow packer and more. No reasonable grapple, rebuilt powershift trans., 9400 offer refused. 306-245-3311 Weyburn SK hrs., MFWD, 110 HP, S/N JJA0113932, vg working, $48,000 OBO. Call 204-743-2324, 50’ FLEXI-COIL HARROW packers w/P30 Cypress River, MB. packers; Also, 36’ Wilrich vibrashank cultivator w/harrows. Both in good condition.

2008 IH 485 QUAD TRAC 485 HP, 4229 Taking offers. 306-210-8186, Reward, SK. SCAN TO DOWNLOAD hours, powershift, front weights, good THE APP »» overall cond., $159,800. 1-888-278-4905.

1977 IHC 1600 w/15 ft. box & hoist, roll www.combineworld.com tarp, $5000; 27 ft. R-7 Gleaner header with transport, $5500; Gleaner N-6 & R-7 LIZARD CREEK REPAIR and Tractor. We parts, chopper, twin spreader, rotor, fans. buy 90 and 94 Series Case, 2 WD, FWA pulleys, etc.; Farm King 7x41 & 8x46 autractors for parts and rebuilding. Also have gers with motors, $1500 each. Call rebuilt tractors and parts for sale.

1978 VERSATILE 835, 1000 PTO, 730 hrs., 204-785-0498, Selkirk MB. 306-784-7841, Herbert, SK. clutch, rad., batteries replaced last 500 CHECK OUT OUR inventory of quality used hrs., $10,000. 204-535-2253, Baldur, MB. highway tractors. For more details call 204-685-2222 or view information at JOHN DEERE 8630, PTO, tires like new, exwww.titantrucksales.com cellent condition, $19,500. 306-861-4592, Fillmore, SK.

STEVE’S TRACTOR REBUILDER specializing in rebuilding JD tractors. Want Series 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 7000s to rebuild or for parts. pay top $$. Now selling JD parts.

204-466-2927, 204-871-5170, Austin, MB. 1980 JOHN DEERE 8440, 4 WD, PTO, 5500 hrs., 3 hydraulics, good condition, $14,500 OBO. 306-946-7928, Watrous, SK. 1981 JOHN DEERE 8640, 4WD, 8300 hours, good condition, $18,500. Call 306-739-2442, Moosomin, SK. JD 8970, new tires; JD 4440, rebuilt eng.; JD 4450, FWD, 3 PTH, new engine; JD 4255, FWD. 204-871-5170, Austin, MB.

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Reputation Herd Dispersal, WLB Livestock, Douglas, MB, 1:00 PM CST, October 20, 2016. Bull calf wintering program available. Call Bill Biglieni, 204-763-4697.

Catalogues at www.wlblivestock.com

FRESH AND SPRINGING heifers for sale.

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

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TRIPLE R LIMOUSIN HAS Bulls for sale.

2 yr. olds and yearlings, red and black.

Polled and performance, or calving ease ones. Limousin and Limousin cross Angus, Also open and bred heifers, and group of cows, commercial and purebreds. All bulls guaranteed and can deliver. Volume discount. 204-685-2628, cell 204-856-3440.

INTERESTED IN GETTING SHORTHORN influence into your breeding program?

Visit us at: manitobashorthorns.com or call our field rep. Tom Walls 204-895-8191

HEAVY DUTY PARTS on special at ONE FEMALE BLUE HEELER puppy www.Maximinc.Com/parts or call Maxim available. Off excellent working bloodlines.

Truck & Trailer, 1-888-986-2946.

Ready Nov. 1st, with 1st shots and deHEARTLAND LIVESTOCK, Prince Albert, wormed, $400. Contact True Blue Heelers SK, Exotic Bird/Small Animal Sale, Satur306-492-2447, 306-290-3339, Clavet, SK. day October 8, 1:00 PM. All entries must be pre-booked and in the yards by 12 noon. Call 306-763-8463.

HOMING PIGEONS AND mixed pigeons for sale. 100’s available. Best offer. Call for info., 780-674-5061 evenings, Barrhead, AB.

EXOTIC BIRD & SMALL ANIMAL SALE at Johnstone Auction Mart, Moose Jaw, SK., Sunday, Oct. 30, 11:00 AM. Accepting peafowl, guineas, bantams, ducks, geese, COW/CALF PAIRS, approx. 30, $2500 per pigeons, birds, llamas, alpacas, hamsters, pair. Can pasture until mid October. Locat- rabbits, ferrets, miniature horses, donkeys, ed near Dunblane, SK. Call 306-653-0135. etc. All small animals must be boxed and in yard before 10:00 AM. 306-693-4715. www.johnstoneauction.ca PL #914447.

Buy Used Oil NOTRE •• Buy Batteries DAME • Collect Used Filters USED • Collect Oil Containers OIL & • Antifreeze FILTER Southern, and DEPOT Eastern Western

Tel: 204-248-2110 Manitoba

H. S. KNILL TRANSPORT, est. 1933, specializing in purebred livestock transportation. Providing weekly pick up and delivery service across Canada/USA and Mexico.

Gooseneck service available in Ontario, Quebec and USA. US and Canada customs bonded carrier. Call 1-877-442-3106, fax 519-442-1122, hsknill@pppoe.ca or www.hsknilltransport.com 155 King Edward St., Paris, ON. N3L 0A1.

75 SECOND AND THIRD Black and Red Angus young bred cows. Call 306-773-1049 or 306-741-6513, Swift Current, SK. 26 HEIFERS, Red and Black Angus, 17 first calvers, mixed. Ph. 306-466-2401, ph/text 306-940-4772, Leask, SK.

Call WANT THE ORGANIC ADVANTAGE? Contact an organic Agrologist at Pro-Cert for information on organic farming: prospects, transition, barriers, benefits, certification & marketing. Call: 306-382-1299, Saskatoon, SK. or at info@pro-cert.org

GREG’S WELDING: Freestanding 30’ 5 bar panels, all 2-7/8” drill stem construction, $470; 24’x5.5’ panels, 2-7/8” pipe with 51” sucker rods, $350; 24’x6’ panels, 2-7/8” pipe with 6- 1” rods, $375; 30’ 2 or 3 bar windbreak panels c/w lumber. Gates and double hinges avail. on all panels. Belting troughs for grain or silage. Calf shelters.

WANTED: ORGANIC LENTILS, peas and Del. avail. 306-768-8555, Carrot River, SK. chickpeas. Stonehenge Organics, AssiniCUSTOM GRAIN ROLLING on your yard boia, SK., 306-640-8600, 306-640-8437. w/new PTO Apollo rollermill. New Apollo Sven rollermill sales, used mills buying and selling. Re-grooving all makes. Mani- TRADE AND EXPORT CANADA BUYING toba Distributor Direct. Phone Farmers all grades of organic grains. Fast payment and pick up. Call 306-433-4700.

Premium Equipment, Randy 204-729-5162

18’ NORBERT CATTLE trailer 5th wheel; 12’ utility trailer; 2 large self feeders; Small sheep trailer; 24 bale hay trailer.

WANTED: 200 Red or Black Angus cross 306-283-4747 306-220-0429 Langham, SK younger cows, lease to own. References ORGANIC FEED GRAIN. Call DMI available. 306-542-2575, 306-542-7007, KELLN SOLAR SUMMER/WINTER WA- 306-515-3500, Regina, SK. TERING System, provides water in remote Veregin, SK. areas, improves water quality, increases pasture productivity, extends dugout life.

St. Claude/Portage, 204-379-2763.

YOU KNOW an amazing single guy 2007 HIGHLINE 8000 bale processor, DO shouldn’t be? Camelot Introducgrain tank option, $14,000. Call Nelson who tions been successfully matching peoMotors & Equipment, 1-888-508-4406, ple forhas over 22 years. In-person interviews

by Intuitive Matchmaker in MB and SK. NEAR DISPERSAL OF 2 year olds to aged www.nelsonmotors.com Quarter Horse and Paint brood mares. FFS- FUCHS FARM SUPPLY is your partner www.camelotintroductions.com or phone From Fitzpatrick Paints & Quarter Horses, in agriculture stocking mixer, cutter, 306-978-LOVE (5683).

November 3rd 2016, Johnstone Auction feed wagons and bale shredders and inMart, Moose Jaw, SK. Over 40 yrs breeding dustry leading Rol-Oyl cattle oilers.

TIME TO APPRECIATE Relationships! program being offered. 306-925-4523.

306-762-2125, Vibank, SK. www.fuchs.ca Life is meant to be shared. We are here to HORSE AND TACK SALE, Heartland, Prince STEEL VIEW MFG. Self-standing panels, help you. Candlelight matchmakers. ConfiAlbert, SK., Friday, October 7th, starting at windbreaks, silage/hay bunks, feeder pan- dential, rural, photos/profiles to selected matches. Local, affordable. Serving MB, 5:30 PM. Call 306-763-8463. els, sucker rod fence posts. Custom or- SK, NW-ON. Call 204-343-2475 or email ders. Call Shane 306-493-2300, Delisle, candlelightmatchmakers@gmail.com SK. www.steelviewmfg.com

SHEEP AND GOAT SALE, Heartland Livestock, Prince Albert, Sat. Oct. 8. Immediately following exotic sale (which starts at 1:00PM). Call 306-763-8463 to pre-book.

COTSWOLD EWES AND RAMS. Scrapie resistant genotype. Phone 306-285-3639, Lashburn, SK.

SASK. SHEEP DEV. BOARD sole distributor of sheep ID tags in Sask., offers programs, marketing services and sheep/ goat supplies. 306-933-5200, Saskatoon, SK. www.sksheep.com

FREESTANDING CORRAL PANELS for cattle, horses, bison and sheep. 21’x5-bar, $219; 21’x6-bar, $239; 21’ horse panel, $179; 21’x7-bar bison, $299; 24’x5-bar HD continuous panels, $189; Feedlot continuous bunk feeders “you will love them”; 30’ windbreak frames; Framed gates; FS panels w/gates; 20’ barrel feed trough, $295; 21’ belted feed trough, $395; 20’ bunk feeder panels, $399; 50’ round pen kits from $1385; 10’ panels, $79; 10’ bull panel, $129; Horse haysavers, $489; Round bale feeders. For sheep: 4’ and 7’ panels; 21’ freestanding panels; Feed troughs; Rnd. bale feeders; Small hay feeders; Lots of gates. 1-844-500-5341. For pics/info www.affordablelivestockequipment.com Will accept custom orders. Reasonable trucking rates available for delivery.

HI-HOG CATTLE SQUEEZE chute, new in 2009, adjustable squeeze and headgate, palpation cage, ribbed floor, swinging side gates, $4200. 306-539-8918, Balgonie, SK. 2012 HIGHLINE CFR650 bale processor, $23,500. Nelson Motors & Equipment, 1-888-508-4406, www.nelsonmotors.com

WANTED: BUTCHER HOGS SOWS AND BOARS FOR EXPORT

P. QUINTAINE & SON LTD. 728-7549 Licence No. 1123

SVEN ROLLER MILLS. Built for over 40 years. PTO/elec. drive, 40 to 1000 bu./hr.

Example: 300 bu./hr. unit costs $1/hr. to run. Rolls peas and all grains. We regroove and repair all makes of mills. Call Apollo Machine 306-242-9884, 1-877-255-0187. www.apollomachineandproducts.com

Sealed, written tenders for the Kenny Almey property in the Municipality of Lorne, described below, will be received by:

McCULLOCH MOONEY JOHNSTON SELBY LLP

FARM LAND SALE

BY TENDER Sealed, written tenders for property in the Municipality of Pembina described below will be received by:

McCULLOCH MOONEY JOHNSTON SELBY LLP

351 Main Street, PO Box 279 Manitou, MB. R0G 1G0 PROPERTY

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Parcel 1: SW ¼ 15-4-8 WPM, in Manitoba (being 161.5 cult. acres) (includes the former New Haven schoolyard) and Parcel 2: NW 1/4 9-4-8 WPM, in Manitoba (being 137 cult. acres and 23 acres pasture and slough) Excepting all Mines and Minerals.

Tenders Close: October 28, 2016

For further information contact Larry J. Selby at: Ph: 204-242-2801 Fax: 204-242-2723 email: larry@mmjslaw.com

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BY TENDER Sealed, written tenders for property in the RM of Argyle described below will be received by:

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351 Main Street, PO Box 279 Manitou, MB. R0G 1G0 PROPERTY

NE ¼ 36-3-13 WPM, excepting – all Mines and Minerals, (being approx.

130 cult. acres) CONDITIONS OF TENDER 1. Interested parties must rely on their own inspection and knowledge of the property.

2. Tenders must be received on or before 2:00 p.m. on October 21, 2016.

3. Tenders must be accompanied by a $10,000.00 cheque payable to McCulloch Mooney Johnston Selby LLP Trust as a deposit. Deposit cheques accompanying unacceptable bids will be returned.

4. Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE 1. The bidder whose tender is accepted will be required to complete an agreement covering terms and conditions of sale.

2. In addition to the deposit, the balance of the accepted tender must be paid on or before January 5, 2017, unless otherwise agreed to by the parties. If the balance of the accepted tender is not paid on or before January 5, 2017 the deposit may be forfeited as liquidated damages and not as a penalty. Possession date shall be January 6, 2017, unless otherwise agreed to by the parties.

3. Possession is not authorized until acceptable arrangements for full payment are made following acceptance of tender.

4. Successful bidder will be responsible for real property taxes commencing January 1, 2017.

5. The purchaser shall be responsible for payment of GST or shall self-assess for GST.

For further information contact Nichole Hiebert at: Ph: 204-242-2801 Fax: 204-242-2723 email: nichole@mmjslaw.com

BONAFIDE REGISTERED AUSTRALIAN Kelpie pups, Australian bred. Parents make a living on cow/calf operation at community pasture. Also started working Kelpies. TIMBER FRAMES, LOG STRUCTURES Call Watkinson Working Kelpies, and Vertical Log Cabins. Log home refinishing and chinking. Certified Log Builder 306-692-2573, Moose Jaw, SK. with 38 years experience. Log & Timber Works, Delisle, SK., 306-717-5161, Email KUHN 2044 MANURE spreader, vertical PUREBRED BORDER COLLIE pups. From info@logandtimberworks.com Website at beaters, good condition; Also Cattlelac 360 good working and personable parents. www.logandtimberworks.com mixer wagon. Phone 204-838-2132, Contact 306-553-2213, Swift Current, SK. 204-851-0284, Kenton, MB. OKANAGAN 3 BEDROOM, 2 bath modular CATTLE SHELTER PACKAGES or built on WANTED: LABRADOR OR Chesapeake home in 55+ gated community, double site.

For early booking call retriever pup, with field trial background. carport, workshop, large deck, $299,000.

1-800-667-4990 or visit our website: Registered dog for hunting purposes. Call Call 250-498-6214, mobile 250-809-6024.

Visit: bit.ly/2cgCnP4 204-757-2023, St. Andrews, MB. www.warmanhomecentre.com

351 Main Street, PO Box 279 Manitou, MB. R0G 1G0 PARCEL 1: N 1/2 4-5-12 WPM and the SE 1/4 9-5-12 WPM (being approx. 275 cult. acres, 70 acres pasture and 20 acre yard site); PARCEL 2: SE 1/4 of section 16-5-12 WPM and the E 1/2 of SW 1/4 16-5-12 WPM (being approx. 180 cult. acres).

TENDERS CLOSE AT 2:00 p.m. on October 28th, 2016

For further information contact Larry J. Selby at: Ph: 204-242-2801 Fax: 204-242-2723 email: larry@mmjslaw.com

MACK AUCTION CO. presents a Land Auction for Reg and Dale Faber, Thursday, October 20, 7:00 PM, Alameda, SK., Legion Hall. Four quarter sections of pasture and hay land situated on #9 Hwy. South of Carlyle, SK., in the RM Moose Creek #33.

Parcel 1: SE-24-05-03-W2, Parcel 2: The following 3 quarters sell as one package with a combined oil SLR of $9500 annually, SE-31-05-02-W2, NE-31-05-02-W2, SW-31-05-02-W2, 4 water sources, barbwire fence. For details view website: www.mackauctioncompany.com PL911692 PRIME FARMLAND FOR SALE: In the RM of Buchanan No. 304. 3.5 quarters, summer fallow: SW-04-32-04 W2; NE-06-32-04 W2 SW-30-32-04 W2; W1/2 of SE-30-32-04 W2. Phone 306-563-4308.

RM DOUGLAS: 6 quarters, high assessed, MLS®584933; RM Redberry: 1 quarter with house (handyman special), MLS ®580216; RM Eagle Creek: 1/2 section mixed farm with bungalow, MLS®580211; RM Redberry Acreage: 14.8 acres, 1.5 storey house, 2 car garage and hip roof barn, MLS®582845. Call Mike Janostin, Great Plains Realty Inc., 306-481-5574. greatplainrealty.ca

The unit sale advertisement must include: Lanard Zushman of Vita, MB is offering the following private land for sale: NE 03-03-08 E NW 03-03-08 E SW 10-03-08 E SE 09-03-08 E The successful purchaser will be considered by Manitoba Agriculture for possible transfer of the Crown land forage lease associated with this ranch unit. This forage lease currently consists of the following: NW 02-03-08 E NE 11-03-08 E SE 11-03-08 E SW 14-03-08 E NE 15-03-08 E SE 15-03-08 E If you wish to purchase the private land contact the Lessee Lanard Zushman at Box 272, Vita, MB ROA 2KO. If you wish to comment on or object to the eligibility of this Unit Transfer write the Director, Manitoba Agriculture, Agricultural Crown Lands, PO Box 1286, Minnedosa MB ROJ 1EO; or Fax 204-867-6578.

1981 MALCO 3 bedroom, 1 bath open concept 1132 sq. ft. mobile home for sale.

Located in East College Park, Saskatoon, SK. Includes appliances, heated addition, wood fireplace, NG furnace, many upgrades: paint, laminate flooring, windows, water heater, much more. $39,500. Can be moved. For more info. call 306-477-2993, 306-230-8545.

MEDALLION HOMES 1-800-249-3969 Immediate delivery: New 16’ and 20’ modular homes; Also used 14’ and 16’ homes. Now available: Lake homes.

Medallion Homes, 306-764-2121, Prince Albert, SK. BEST CANADIAN HOMES built by Moduline Best prices! 1520 sq. ft., $111,900; 1216 sq.ft. $91,900; 1088 sq.ft. $87,900. Ready for delivery. Custom orders welcome. Onsite consultation. Yellowhead Modular Home Sales, 306-496-7538, 306-849-0002 weekend calls. Personalized service. www.affordablehomesales.ca

BIG RIVER, SASK AREA. This gorgeous home/lodge is approx. 3100 sq. ft. on 3 levels including attached garage. Very tastefully done. Heated with propane plus does have solar panels and windmill. Most furniture is included, c/w 154 acres of bush type land with 140 acres fenced with a 8” high game fence plus 1 elec. wire. Major equip. included to operate this turnkey hunt/production farm. MLS® 561901.

More info or to view call Lloyd Ledinski at Re/Max of the Battlefords, North Battleford, SK. 306-446-8800 or 306-441-0512.

Pilot Mound, MB Townhouse

Elegant 1905 SF, 2 Bdrm, 2 Bath TH w/spacious LR/DR/Den & 4 season sunroom. Bamboo flooring, double heated garage, electric fireplace, CA, CV, all appliances. $254,900 Rick Lussier, Gables Realty, Morden (204) 208-4000 rick@gablesrealty.ca Gables Realty (204)208-4000 rick@gablesrealty.ca

160 ACRES, near Regina, w/yard and business opportunity; 15 acres w/large character home, plus 2nd home on property within 35 miles of Regina or Weyburn on Hwy. #35; 160 acres w/large home, 3 car heated garage, large shop, horse barn, plenty of water, 20 min. NE of Regina. Beside Regina, SK: 3 acre property/ house/greenhouses; Near Pilot Butte, 80 acre development land; 90+ acres, Hwy. #11, 7 miles North of Saskatoon, development; RM Perdue, 2 quarters W. of Saskatoon on Hwy #14; 2 miles East of Balgonie Hwy. #1, 145 acre development land.

Brian Tiefenbach 306-536-3269, Colliers Int., Regina, SK. www.collierscanada.com

RTMS AND SITE built homes. Call 1-866-933-9595, or go online for pictures DENNIS FARAND OF Meadow Portage, and pricing at: www.warmanhomes.ca is offering the following private land for sale: N1/2 SE 35-31-16W, W1/2 READY TO MOVE HOMES: Available im- 34-31-16W. The successful purchaser will mediately 1560 sq. ft. homes starting at be considered by Manitoba Agriculture for $95,000. 3 bdrm, 2.5 baths, main floor possible transfer of the Crown land forage laundry, master bdrm with full ensuite and lease associated with this ranch unit. This walk-in closet. Spacious living area, large forage lease currently consists of the folkitchen with island. Call or email for more lowing: E1/2 25-31-16W; NE 34-31-16W; info Marvin Homes Inc, Marvin Vogt, NE 35-31-16W; W1/2 35-31-16W; N1/2 Mitchell, MB. 204-326-1493 or 38-31-16W; SE 36-31-16W; SW 204-355-8484. marvinhomesinc@live.com 36-31-16W; SE 02-32-16W; E1/2 www.marvinhomes.ca 03-32-16W; SW 03-32-16W; E1/2 04-32-16W; NE 09-32-16W; SE 09-32-16W; E1/2 09-32-16W; E1/2 10-32-16W; W1/2 10-32-16W; E1/2 11-32-16W; W1/2 24-32-16W. If you wish to purchase the private land contact the Lessee Dennis Farand at Box 13, Meadow Portage, MB. R0L 1E0. If you wish to comment on or object to the eligibility of this Unit Transfer write the Director of Manitoba Agriculture, Agricultural Crown Lands, PO Box 1286, Minnedosa, MB. R0J 1E0 or fax 204-887-6578.

Is your ag equipment search more like a needle in a haystack search?

OVER 30,000 Find it fast at PIECES OF AG EQUIPMENT!

SCENIC 160 ACRES, 15 miles NW of Meadow Lake, SK. near SW side of Beaver River. May be used for canola, grains, recreation or hayland. Natural spring water, level, no rocks, fenced and treed around.

NW-31-18-60-W3, RM 588, $154,000. Call for more info 306-240-5997.

EXCELLENT LIVESTOCK FARMS: 1) 1000 head feedlot, Hartney. 2) 1732 deeded acres w/4425 acres of Crown land, fenced, small bungalow, very good buildings and metal corral system, can carry 450 cow/calf pairs. 3) Excellent horse ranch in Erickson, MB., Riding Arena and buildings in fantastic condition. 4) 640 acres mixed farm within 15 min. of Brandon. Jim McLachlan 204-724-7753, HomeLife Home Professional Realty Inc, Brandon, MB., www.homelifepro.com GRAIN FARMS: 9 quarters near Birtle, MB. with 1000 acres cultivated. 1400 sq. ft. home, machine shed, barns, shop and 30,000 bushels of storage. Also 2 quarters near Shoal Lake, with 260 acres cultivated.

Yard with shop, hydro, well and 13,400 bushels of storage. Call or text Rick Taylor 204-867-7551. HomeLife Home Professional Realty Inc.

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CONDO FOR LEASE near downtown Portage LaPrairie, MB. Quiet location, close to essential services and hospital, 2 bdrm., 2 bath, large kitchen. All utilities included, $1250/month. Investment opportunity offered. 204-892-1002.

WINNIPEG- CHARLESWOOD AREA. 2 bdrm. 1 bath, side by side, approx. 800 sq. ft., balcony, unfinished basement for storLAND FOR SALE: 52.8 acres, presently age, 4 appliances. $1100/mo. plus utilities zoned agricultural, $255,000. Only 15 min. Ph. 204-897-0676. Ph/text 204-802-6387. from Saskatoon. Rolling hills. Excellent potential for walk-out development with gas, power, phone and public water line. Call Ron Thompson, Royal LePage Saskatoon, FOR RENT: CITRUS GARDENS, Meza, AZ., SK. for info., 306-221-8112. exc. cond., dbl. wide mobile, 2 baths, 2 BIRCH HILLS, SK. ACREAGE. Built 2012, bdrms. Nov. and Dec. Ph 306-585-6382.

1556 sq. ft., 3 bdrms, 3 baths, heated/ cooled by geothermal, heated dbl attached garage, 10 acres, metal shop/barn, fenced and set up for horses. $360,000. Please call 306-960-8268, 306-476-2021.

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

1994 WINNEBAGO CLASS A Vectra, 34’, 454 gas engine, fully loaded, awnings on all windows, powerplant, 64,000 miles, vg, asking $15,000. 306-586-5183, Regina, SK WANTED: NEWER CLASS A or C motor home. Gas or diesel. Must be in excellent condition. Call 204-683-2398.

1995 19’ FORD COACHMAN motorhome, 73,000 miles, excellent shape.

306-842-3611, Weyburn, SK.

WANTED: FEED GRAIN, barley, wheat, peas, green or damaged canola. Phone Gary 306-823-4493, Neilburg, SK.

BUYING:

HEATED CANOLA & FLAX

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• Competitive Prices • Prompt Movement • Spring Thrashed “ON FARM PICK UP”

1-877-250-5252

HARVEST SPECIAL! Haybine/Baler: 31/13.50-15 Titan Flo Trac, 10 ply, $199.

Swather: 4 only, 16.5-16.1 Firestone Traction I-3, $649. Combine Front: 3 only 30.5L32 Firestone SAT23, 14 ply, $2945; 2 only, 30.5LR32 (800/65R32) Firestone Radial AT23, $3285; 900/60R32 (35.5R32) Trelleborg TM2000, $4500; 460/85R38 (18.4R38) Alliance R-1W, $1199; 4 only, 20.8R42 (520/85R42) Alliance R-1W, $1599; 7 only, 520/85R38 (20.8R38) Firestone AT23, $1949.

Combine Rear: 12.4-24 BKT R-1 8 ply, $299; 4 only, 16.9R26 Alliance Radial R-1, $1079; 2 only, 18.4-26 Firestone TF&R 8 ply, $865; 4 only, 600/65R28 BKT Radial R-1, $1599. WHEEL: 27x32 10 hole wheel fits Case/IH $799. Looking for wheels?

We can build it! AG Line Tire and Wheel 1-855-865-9550.

ROUND ALFALFA/ALFALFA GRASS solid core greenfeed 5x6 JD hay bales for sale. TWO 18.4X38 and two 16.9x24 all on rims.

Call 306-237-4582, Perdue, SK. Off FWA tractor, in excellent condition, $800 for all 4. 250-847-0783, Nipawin, SK. ROUND BALE PICKING and hauling, small or large loads. Travel anywhere. Also hay MR. TIRE CORP. For all your semi and MALT BARLEY for sale. 306-382-0785, Vanscoy, SK. half ton tire needs call Mylo 306-921-6555 We buy feed*2-Row* barley, feed wheat, Serving all of Saskatchewan.

MALT BARLEY AC Metcalfe, CDC Copeland & AAC Synergy 400 BROME/ALFALFA 6x6 round hay bales, *6-Row* oats, soybeans, corn & canola .04¢ per lb., no rain. 306-634-7920, *2-Row* We buy feed barley,&feed wheat, GOOD USED TRUCK TIRES: 700/8.25/ Celebration 306-421-1753, Estevan, SK. AC Metcalfe, CDC Copeland Tradition & AAC Synergy 900/1000/1100x20s; 11R22.5/11R24.5; oats, soybeans, corn canola IN COME SEE US AT AG& DAYS We buy feedbarley, barley, feed wheat, WeTHE buy CONVENTION feed feed wheat, LONG LAKE TRUCKING, two units, custom 9R17.5, matched sets available. Pricing HALL COME SEE US AT AG DAYS hay hauling. Call 306-567-7100, Imperial, from $90. K&L Equipment and Auto. Ph oats, soybeans, corn & canola oats, soybeans, corn & IN canola 1309 Ladimer, 306-795-7779, Ituna, SK; Chris SK. THE BOOTH CONVENTION HALL at 306-537-2027, Regina, SK. BOOTH 1309 COME SEE US AT AG DAYS IN COME SEE US AT AG DAYS IN 325 ROUND HAY BALES, alfalfa and alfalfa THE CONVENTION HALL THE CONVENTION HALL grass mix, average 1600 lbs., 3.5¢/lb. or CHECK OUT OUR inventory of quality used BOOTH 1309 $55/bale. 204-870-9450, Austin, MB. highway tractors. For more details call BOOTH 1309 204-685-2222 or view information at OAT BALES, underseeded with Alfalfa www.titantrucksales.com 2013 Malt Contracts Available 290 and Brome Grass, net wrapped, hard core, 2016 AOG Malt Contracts Available Box 238 Letellier, MB. R0G 1C0 no rain. Call 780-753-2550, Perdue, SK. Box 238 Letellier, MB. R0G 1C0 Phone Phone 204-737-2000 204-737-2000 BIG ROUND BALES, 1200 lbs., Orchard 2014 Toll-Free AOG Malt Contracts Available Toll-Free 1-800-258-7434 1-800-258-7434 grass alfalfa mixture, solid core, no rain, POWER TOOLS and cabinet making tools.

Box 238 MB. R0G SK. 1C0 Agent: MMLetellier, && JJ Weber-Arcola, SK. Agent: Weber-Arcola, $35/bale. Also 2nd cut, same quality, Delta Lathe, 2 HP, 220 single phase, wood 2013 Malt Contracts Available Phone 204-737-2000 Phone 306-455-2509 306-455-2509 lathe, like new, made in US, 1/2 price.

Phone $45/bale. 204-886-2083 eves, Teulon, MB. BoxToll-Free 238 Letellier, MB. R0G 1C0 204-799-6642, north of Winnipeg, MB. 1-800-258-7434 Agent: M & J Weber-Arcola, SK.seeds HORSE HAY, MEDIUM SQUARE BALES, WANTED: OFF-GRADE PULSES, oil Phone 204-737-2000 and cereals.

All organic cereals and spe- Timothy, brome, alfalfa, no rain, no dust, CHECK OUT OUR parts specials at Phone 306-455-2509 Toll-Free 1-800-258-7434 cialty crops. Prairie Wide Grain, Saskatoon, stored inside. Delivery available. Stacked www.Maximinc.Com/parts or call Maxim M & J306-716-2297.

Weber-Arcola, SK. in your shed or barn. Call/text Truck & Trailer, 1-888-986-2946.

SK.,Agent: 306-230-8101, 204-771-7496, Petersfield, MB. Phone 306-455-2509 LACKAWANNA PRODUCTS CORP. BuyTOW ROPES rated up to 250,000 lbs. and ers and sellers of all types of feed grain GOOD QUALITY HAY put up dry without tow straps rated up to 240,000 lbs. See and grain by-products. Call 306-862-2723, rain. 400 big square bales, 3x4x8. your nearest Flaman location or call 306-364-4700, 306-320-1041, Leroy, SK. Nipawin, SK. 1-888-435-2626.

We know that farming is enough of a gamble so if you want to sell it fast place your ad in Go public with an ad in the Manitoba Co- the Manitoba Co-operator classifieds. It’s a operator classifieds. Phone 1-800-782-0794. Sure Thing. Call our toll-free number today.

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TOP QUALITY CERTIFIED alfalfa and grass seed. Call Gary or Janice Waterhouse 306-874-5684, Naicam, SK.

BESCO GRAIN LTD. Buyer of all varieties of mustard. Call for competitive pricing.

Call 204-736-3570, Brunkild, MB. MUSTARD SEED! We can supply you with new cert. treated or untreated seed. We can upgrade your low grade mustard.

Ackerman Ag Services, 306-638-2282, DE DELL SEEDS INC. has 6 new hybrids Chamberlain, SK. for 2017. Biggest discounts on fall orders.

The leaders in non-GMO technology. Free delivery.

Prairie Provinces Dealer.

204-268-5224, Beausejour, MB.

CERTIFIED PRIMA FALL RYE. Hickseed 20,000 BU. FALL RYE, high falling number.

1973 ARCTIC CAT, for parts, or as is, not Ltd., Mossbank, SK., Barry 306-354-7998 Phone 306-283-4747, 306-291-9395, running. Shedded. Phone 306-259-4430, or Dale 306-229-9517.

Langham, SK. Young, SK.

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2007 CLASS A Triple E Embassy 34’, gas, 23,000 kms, V10 on Ford chassis, hyd. leveling system, lots of extras, $65,000 OBO. Call 306-533-9017, White City, SK.

We are currently looking for processing operators to join our team and grow with us. Those demonstrating the right skills, attitudes, and desire can train to become system operators.

Visit our website: www.zeghersseed.com; Check us out, and send your resume to: work@zeghersseed.com before October 31, 2016.

Phone: 1-204-526-2145

WANTED: FEED BARLEY Buffalo Plains Cattle Company is looking to purchase barley. For pricing and delivery dates, call Kristen 306-624-2381, Bethune, SK.

TIRES TIRES TIRES! Radial, bias, new, used. 20.8x42, 18.4x42, 20.8x38, 18.4x38, 20.8R34, 18.4x34, 900/60R32, 800/65R 32, 24.5x32, 18.4x30, 23.1x30, 16.9x28, 28Lx26, 18.4x26, 19.5Lx24. Semis, skid steers. Best price and value guaranteed! www.combineworld.com 1-888-278-4905

COME SEE US AT AG DAYS IN THE CONVENTION HALL BOOTH 1309

2007 KEYSTONE EVEREST 36’ 5th wheel, 4 slide-outs, TV, fireplace, AC, queen bed, sleeps 4, large shower, lots of storage, exc $24,000. 403-931-3217, Millarville, AB.

Would you like to be part of a company that helps feed the world? We are an entrepreneurial company that processes, packages, and exports high quality food grains into the world marketplace.

Zeghers Seed Inc. is located near the beautiful community of Holland, MB.

Heated/Spring Threshed Lightweight/Green/Tough, Mixed Grain - Barley, Oats, Rye, Flax, Wheat, Durum, Lentils, Peas, Canola, Chickpeas, Triticale, Sunflowers, Screenings, Organics and By-Products √ ON-FARM PICKUP √ PROMPT PAYMENT √ LICENSED AND BONDED SASKATOON, LLOYDMINSTER, LETHBRIDGE, VANCOUVER, MINNEDOSA

TARPCO, SHUR-LOK, MICHEL’S sales, service, installations, repairs. Canadian company. We carry aeration socks. We now carry electric chute openers for grain trailer hoppers. 1-866-663-0000.

2013 Malt Contracts Available Box 238 Letellier, MB. R0G 1C0 Phone 204-737-2000 Toll-Free 1-800-258-7434 Agent: M & J Weber-Arcola, SK. Phone 306-455-2509

160 ACRES- TOBIN LAKE only 1/2 mile away. Crown Land is on the east and south of property. Stunning 2222 sq. ft. home!

Exceptional architectural and craftsmanship. Re/Max Nipawin, Linda Swehla, 306-862-6390, Nipawin, SK.

Holland, MB.

WANTED HEATED CANOLA. No broker involved. Sell direct to crushing plant.

Cash on delivery or pickup. 306-228-7306 or 306-228-7325, Unity, SK.

FARMERS, RANCHERS, SEED PROCESSORS BUYING ALL FEED GRAINS

*6-Row* Celebration & Tradition We buy feed barley, feed wheat, oats, soybeans, corn & canola

FARMS WANTED. If you are considering selling your farm, contact me. I have eight years experience selling farms and farmed all my life. All discussions are confidential.

Rick Taylor, Homelife Home Professional Realty. 204-867-7551, rtaylor@homelife.com www.homelifepro.com

Vanderveen Commodity Services Ltd. Licensed and Bonded Grain Brokers

RESELLING CERTIFIED MOATS, 220 bu. TOP QUALITY ALFALFA, variety of grasses 97% germ., $9/bushel. 306-345-2039, and custom blends, farmer to farmer. Gary Pense, SK. Waterhouse 306-874-5684, Naicam, SK. WINTER LEASES AVAILABLE ($800-1000/mo.) in Buck Lake, AB. area. CERTIFIED #1 CDC MOATS winter ALFALFA, TIMOTHY, Brome, Clover, hay Furnished 1, 2 and 3 bedroom cottages. wheat. Hickseed Ltd., Mossbank, SK., Barry and pasture blends, millet seed, Crown, 306-354-7998 or Dale 306-229-9517.

Red Prozo. 204-685-2376, Austin, MB. Includes utilities and Wifi. 780-388-2209.

37 4th Ave. NE Carman, MB R0G 0J0 Ph. (204) 745-6444 Email: vscltd@mts.net Andy Vanderveen · Brett Vanderveen Jesse Vanderveen

A Season to Grow… Only Days to Pay!

ROUND ALFALFA/BROME 5x6 hay bales, netwrap, no rain, $60 per bale.

Call 306-874-5422, Naicam, SK. 2016 ALFALFA and ORCHARD grass bales, 3x4x8’, 4¢/lb. and up depending on quality, reasonable freight. Call Alvin 204-355-4980, cell 204-371-5744.

260 ALFALFA AND OAT bales, weighing 1300 lbs., asking 5¢/lb. 306-280-8994, Hanley, SK. 1700 GOOD to EXCELLENT 1st cut 1500 lb. brome/alfalfa netwrapped round bales, 4.5¢/lbs.; 1000 exc. 2nd cut 1500 lbs., .6¢/lbs. 306-834-7204, Kerrobert, SK. 600 BALES, 1450 lbs. average, brome alfalfa, 1st and 2nd cut from same field, Guernsey, SK. area. 306-682-2899.

1500 large round, heavy hardcore bales trucking avail in 36 bale loads, $25 & up; 46-ft. hay trailer w/converter; MacDon 10 round bale mover. 1-204-345-8532 38 ROUND HAY BALES 1st cut alfalfa mix, $35 each. 9 round bales 2nd cut pure alfalfa, $40 each. Phone 204-882-2356, Ste Agathe, MB. VARIOUS ROUND BALES, $25 - $40 per bale, 1300-1400 lbs. Holland and Notre Dame, MB. area. Ph or text 204-723-0658.

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

U-DRIVE TRACTOR TRAILER Training, 30 years experience. Day, 1 and 2 week upgrading programs for Class 1A, 3A and air brakes. One on one driving instructions.

306-786-6600, Yorkton, SK.

AUSTRALIAN HARVEST STAFF Needed Operators wanted for Australian grain harvest from mid Oct. to early Dec. 2016.

Must be able to work long hours and be proficient in driving late model tractors, chaser bins/grain carts. Be qualified in driving new model Case header/combines.

Accommodation and evening meal will be provided. A working holiday visa will be required. Also an international licence (valid in Australia) would be an advantage. You will be working on a family run farm.

These positions would suit, fit 19 to 30 yrs. All enquiries to Eastgrove Farming Pty Ltd-Harvest staff tribal@westnet.com.au

2015 1st & 2nd cut, 2016 1st cut alfalfa/ grass round bales, price negotiable. Will load. 204-265-3349, Beausejour, MB. EXPERIENCED COMBINE/EQUIPMENT operators for harvest.

Call Mike HAY AND STRAW Delivered Anywhere: 306-469-7741, Big River, SK. Now loading and hauling 48 large round bales. Also 90 large square (3 wide DAIRY COW & CALF CARE: for someone in SK. & AB.) $6.95/loaded mile for round. who enjoys working with animals. Duties Ph/tx Hay Vern 204-729-7297 Brandon MB may include: feeding and caring for calves, treating sick cows and doing other barn work. Looking for self motivated, reliable individual who pays attention to detail.

Competitive wages. Call 204-379-2640 or 204-745-7864 or email your resume to: borstlap@xplornet.com Haywood, MB.

WE BUY OATS Call us today for pricing Box 424, Emerson, MB R0A 0L0 204-373-2328

FARM LABOURER REQUIRED for livestock operation. Duties include: operating, maintaining seeding & harvesting equip. Smoke free enviro., $17/hr. Housing avail. Lyle Lumax, 204-525-2263, Swan River, MB. FARM LABOURER TO work a few hours a day with a pensioner. Room and board supplied. Ph 306-245-3311, Weyburn, SK.

EXPERIENCED HELP for large grain farm, Class 1 an asset. Competitive wagWANTED: 1000 BU. heavy oats. Have 1988 es/house avail. 306-550-4894, Odessa, SK. Dodge 350, 1 ton, flat deck, 85,000 kms, valued at $2500 for trade. Wayne 306-375-7722, Kyle, SK. WANTED: 2000 BU. RYE. Have 1965 and DRIVERS WANTED! TFI is looking for driv1966 Collector Cadillacs, valued at $8000 ers to pull Super B grain trailers.

204-924-7051. careers@truck-freight.com for trade. Wayne 306-375-7722, Kyle, SK.

POLY TANKS: 15 to 10,000 gal.; Bladder tanks from 220 to 88,000 gallon; Water and liquid fertilizer; Fuel tanks, single and double wall; Truck and storage, gas or dsl.

Wilke Sales, 306-586-5711, Regina, SK.

EXPERIENCED RANCH HAND available for fall/winter while you go on vacation.

NS, ND, single. References available.

Email: robertlemoine5555@gmail.com

3- 500 GAL. and 1000 gal. fuel tanks; 300 gal. gas tank w/stand; 1000 gal. HD steel water tank. 306-370-1603, Beechy, SK.

Memory assistance.

SEPTIC TANKS: Fiberglass septic tanks, ranging from 750 gal. to 30,000 gallons.

Now in stock at Flaman.

Call 1-888-435-2626.

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Agricultural merger mania fuels fears among small seed sellers Independent seed producers fear there’s no room for them in the new industry landscape

BY TOM POLANSEK CHICAGO / Reuters

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he U.S. Justice Department is looking into concerns that global consolidation among major seed and agricultural chemical companies may squeeze supplies of the building blocks for widely used genetically modified seeds, a farm group told Reuters.

The department has asked the American Soybean Association for details about how small and independent seed companies license seed traits from developers, said Steve Censky, chief executive of the association.

The federal inquiries started after Dow Chemical said in December that it would seek to merge with DuPont in a US$130-billion deal. In recent months, department officials have also asked how farmers select seeds, Censky said.

Such questions are common in antitrust reviews, as regulators try to decide whether to approve, reject or place conditions on a merger.

The Justice Department did not respond to a request for comment.

Smaller companies need t o l i c e n s e c o r n a n d s oybean traits, which can protect against insects and other threats, because they cannot afford the more than US$100 million it costs to develop them.

Major seed makers often license traits and other genetic material to smaller dealers that have close relationships with farmers and can help place products on more acres.

Independent seed sellers said the proposed Dow-

Syngenta’s logo at the Syngenta Biotech Center in Beijing, China. A proposed takeover by ChemChina is just one of the deals that’s ringing alarm bells for small seed companies. PHOTO: REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon

“It’s the big question that everybody is looking at right now.”

Todd Martin CEO, Independent Professional Seed Association

DuPont merger could hurt them if the companies decide to hike licensing fees or to keep their best traits for themselves. They have similar concerns about subsequent announcements that Bayer AG would seek to buy Monsanto Co. and that Chinese state-owned China Na t i o n a l C h e m i c a l C o r p. aimed to acquire Syngenta

AG. All three deals are still pending.

“It’s the big question that everybody is looking at right n ow,” s a i d To d d M a r t i n , CEO of the Independent Professional Seed Association, about the future of licensing. “Anything that does not support the expansion of the licensing market, we are against.”

The association has asked Dow and DuPont to expand licensing as part of their merger. The soybean association, which represents more than 20,000 U.S. farmers, told the Justice Department that trait licensing by major companies needs to be preserved, Censky said.

Future uncertain Unlike Dow, Monsanto, Bayer and Syngenta, DuPont has not been active in licensing traits.

That has raised concerns among small seed companies that a combined Dow-DuPont could pull back on licensing the technology, a prospect Martin said would be “incredibly negative” for independent sellers.

In d e p e n d e n t c o m p a n i e s supply about 20 per cent of corn and soybeans seeds in North America, giving farmers choices as they work to boost harvests in a downturn.

Without licensing, the number of brands of corn seed would probably drop to less than a dozen from about 200 currently, Martin said.

D ow to l d Re u t e r s it h a s not made decisions on trait licensing because its deal with DuPont has not been finalized. Monsanto said it was “too soon to have any of those answers” about whether its $66-billion acquisition by Bayer would affect licensing.

Syngenta said its $43-billion acquisition by ChemChina will not change its licensing conditions.

DuPont and ChemChina did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

Tr a i t l i c e n s i n g w a s o n the agenda at a U.S. Senate Judiciar y Committee hearing on Tuesday, where executives of top companies defended their planned mergers and acquisitions. Bayer CropSciences’s CEO told senators it had “no plans to discontinue” trait licensing.

But Senator Charles Grassley, a Republican from Iow a a n d t h e c o m m i t t e e chair, was one of several lawmakers who worried the deals w o u l d s l ow i n n ova t i o n i n seeds and pest control.

Sonny Beck, CEO of Beck’s Hybrids, the largest familyowned U.S. seed company, told Reuters the company pays to license nearly all its t ra i t s f ro m l a rg e r c o m p a n i e s , i n c l u d i n g D ow a n d Monsanto.

“If they say, ‘we’re going to keep it all for ourselves,’” he said, “that would hurt us.”

Weather favours Russia’s winter grains sowing

Over 64 per cent of winter grains are already in the ground, on pace with last year, and soil moisture is good

By Polina Devitt and Olga Popova MOSCOW / Reuters

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ussia’s winter grain-sowing campaign for the 2017 crop has benefited from favourable weather so far this autumn, analysts said Sept.

29, improving chances that the country could have a bumper harvest for a fourth year running.

Crops in Russia, a major wheat exporter to North Africa and the Middle East, depend heavily on the weather conditions. The country produced more than 100 million tonnes of grain a year in 2014-16, because a mild winter or good spring rains made up for damage done by an autumn that was too dry or too wet.

“The winter grain-sowing campaign is running all right,” Dmitry Rylko, the head of the IKAR agriculture consultancy, said.

“I have not heard any major concerns from anyone because there is the experience of the previous couple of years: whatever the condition of winter grains in late October, the result will be the same in spring.”

Russian farmers, who plan to increase the area under winter grains for the 2017 crop by six per cent from a year ago, have already sown 11.1 million hectares, or 64 per cent of the total planned area of 17.35 million hectares, Agriculture Ministry data showed.

Sowing has been delayed by rain in recent days and is now running in line with last year’s schedule, a state weather forecaster said.

Heavy rain showers over late September in Russia’s southern regions, the key grain-producing and -exporting belt, have slowed farming work but raised the level of soil moisture, said Anna Strashnaya, head of the agricultural department at state weather forecaster Hydrometcentre.

“In general, the moisture level is better than a year ago,” Strashnaya said. “I think everything is going to be all right with the sowing.”

Russia’s southern regions still have about a month to finish their winter grain sowing.

The situation looks quite optimistic now, the head of Russia’s Grain Union, a non-government farmers’ lobby group, told reporters earlier this week.

“We will be praying that the weather allows crops to live through the winter just like in the previous season,” Arkady Zlochevsky said on Wednesday.

Last autumn farmers sowed a relatively small area of 16.3 million hectares due to dry weather, but then a mild winter and good rainfall in spring improved the condition of sowings.

Russia has harvested 109.2 million tonnes of grain before drying and cleaning from 88 per cent of the sown area so far this year.

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KAP asks House of Commons ag committee to reconsider bypassing Manitoba The committee is travelling to get input on Growing Forward 3, but Manitoba, which was on the list of stops, was dropped

BY ALLAN DAWSON Co-operator staff

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he Keystone Agricultural Producers thinks the Commons agriculture committee shouldn’t bypass Manitoba.

KAP is unhappy the committee won’t be stopping here when it leaves Ottawa this fall to study Growing Forward 3.

“We wrote a letter to the chair Pat Finnigan requesting that they reconsider coming to Manitoba and we will see where that goes,” KAP president Dan Mazier said in an interview Sept. 30.

“The simple fact that they are not coming to Manitoba is a lost opportunity. I really think they should reconsider.”

Originally the committee planned to visit Manitoba, but after complaints Saskatchewan would be missed, the committee

“The simple fact that they are not coming to Manitoba is a lost opportunity. I really think they should reconsider.”

Dan Mazier

dropped Manitoba and added Saskatchewan, Mazier said.

Agriculture is extremely important to both provinces and the committee should visit both, Mazier said.

And while Manitoba and Saskatchewan farmers have much in common, there are important differences. Examples include Manitoba’s large hog and potato sectors. Both provinces grow soybeans, but in Manitoba

it’s the third-largest crop and expanding quickly.

KAP will speak to the committee in Ottawa, but if the committee came here it would allow stakeholders, including researchers, an opportunity to express their views on a new federalprovincial-territorial agricultural funding framework to replace Growing Forward 2, which expires March 31, 2018, Mazier said.

Adding a stop in Manitoba would add some cost to the committee’s $73,000 travel budget, but it’s insignificant considering the $3-billion cost of the current five-year Growing Forward 2 agreement, he said.

“That’s the cost of doing democracy,” Mazier said.

Much needs changing in the next agreement, including improvements to AgriStability, Mazier said. The Harper government made it harder for farm-

ers to trigger program payments, he said. As a result many farmers complain the business risk management program doesn’t meet their needs.

“Get it so it is more reactive and make it more understandable and transparent,” Mazier said. “It needs to be bankable too.”

Western Canada’s grain sector has just come through some profitable years, but grain prices and profits are shrinking. Throw in a crop failure and farmers will need an effective backstop, Mazier said.

“We don’t have a program that’s effective to be able to react to these realities,” he said. “I think we need to relook at that... and rejig it so it is a little bit more equitable and reactive to the reality of what modern-day farming is all about.” allan@fbcpublishing.com

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U.S. farmer lawsuits over Syngenta GMO corn granted class status Farmers claim trace contamination of shipments to China caused economic losses of up to US$7 billion

BY Karl Plume CHICAGO / Reuters

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U.S. district court judge in Kansas has ruled lawsuits brought by U.S. farmers against Syngenta over sales of biotech corn seeds not approved for import

by China can proceed as a class action, according to a court filing.

Farmers from the largest U.S. corn-producing states sued the seed maker in 2014 after grain shipments containing traces of Syngenta’s Agrisure Viptera corn were rejected

by China, which had not approved the variety for i m p o r t b e f o re i t w a s launched.

Fa r m e r s w h o d i d not plant Viptera corn claimed they suffered losses when the rejections that began in November 2013 disrupted trade and dragged down corn prices.

Plaintiffs’ attorneys estimate hundreds of thousands of corn growers lost US$5 billion to $7 billion in current and future profits.

Judge John Lungstrum certified a nationwide class and statewide classes i n A r k a n s a s, I l l i n o i s, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio and South Dakota. “ T h e c o u r t’s r u l i n g will make it easier and less expensive for farmers to pursue their claims against Syngenta,” said Scott Powell of Hare Wynn Newell & Newton, one of the attorneys appointed by the court to represent the class.

Syngenta has said it is not responsible for the losses and that it launched Viptera corn in full compliance with all regulatory and legal requirements.

The Swiss company is a major agricultural seed producer and the world’s largest crop chemical maker.

The company said it may appeal the district court’s decision.

“Syngenta respectfully disagrees with this ruling, particularly given the widely varying ways in which farmers grow and sell corn in different markets across the U.S.,” Syngenta spokesman Paul Minehart said.

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Rail regulation vital to grain farmers Temporary measures should be extended beyond next August because they’re forcing railways to be more competitive

By Alex Binkley Co-operator contributor

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rairie farmers pay the price when the railways fail to move their grain on time.

That was the message farm leaders had too, to the Commons transport committee recently, as part of a pitch to extend temporary competition provisions introduced in 2014 beyond next August 1.

“In the 2014-15 year Canadian farmers paid $1.4 billion in freight charges to e x p o r t t h e i r g r a i n ,” s a i d Humphrey Banack, vicepresident of the Canadian Fe d e ra t i o n o f Agr iculture.

Farmers, not the grain companies, always seem to be where the buck stops, he said.

“They pay all the freight for moving the grain,” Banack said. “They pay for disruptions. They pay for delays.

They even pay the penalties charged by shipping companies when their vessels have to wait in port for demurrage.

“Our livelihood and even our monthly cash flow depend on the timely, dedicated and concentrated effor ts of the two railway companies that basically have a monopoly,” added Banack, who left his Alberta farm in mid-harvest to speak to the committee.

“Farmers’ ability to manage their grain movement — and by extension their cash flow and their ability to pay their bills on time — is captive to a monopolized transportation system that is focused solely on cutting costs and maximizing returns.”

He urged the government to continue to mandate the volumes of grain needed to be moved at any given time.

“The success of the Canadian grains and oilseeds industry is contingent on finding international markets, providing a competitive price for those markets and getting the product to the market in a timely fashion,” Banack said.

“All those conditions cannot be left to the vagaries of the railways... because farmers have no alternatives for access to export markets and because farmers need competitive freight rates, volumes of grain need to be moved in a timely manner especially during times of bumper crop conditions and high demand in the international markets.”

Fiona Cook, executive director of Grain Growers of Canada, said the group wants t h e c u r re n t 1 6 0 - k i l o m e t re interswitching rule made permanent because its presence gives farmers and grain companies impor tant leverage with the railways.

“The rule has already made for more competitive freight rates and ser vice, and has directly benefited farmers,” she said. “Not only have farmers noted reduced costs, they have also gained more leverage in getting rail capacity where needed.”

Some elevators have “operationalized” the interchange r i g h t by a p p l y i n g f o r a n ongoing interswitching rate, while others have used it as

a leverage, to negotiate with railways.

“The mere existence of the option can provide shippers with the necessary leverage to obtain better terms and conditions, and shippers report that after using interswitching and the alternate line to move shipments, the originating carrier has then come forward to offer better rates and service terms,” Cook said.

“Extending the radius to 160 kilometres better reflects the large expanse of the Prairies and the nature of grain transportation in Western Canada.

T h e o r i g i n a l 3 0 - k i l o m e t re radius was intended for urban centres and moving product at port. It encompassed very few grain-loading facilities: six per cent had access at 30 kilometres. Now at 160 km, 92 per cent have access.”

She said that for the previous crop year up to May 20, 2016, “interswitching resulted in savings of almost $4 million and

The original 30-kilometre radius was intended for urban centres and moving product at port. It encompassed very few grainloading facilities: six per cent had access at 30 kilometres. Now at 160 km, 92 per cent have access.”

Fiona Cook Grain Growers of Canada

almost 1,300 additional rail cars put into service.”

Jean-Marc Ruest, vice-chair of Cereals Canada, said that organization also supported making the 160-kilometre interswitching rule permanent.

“This provision is proving to be an effective tool to provide additional competition between the two Canadian Class 1 railways, as well as with at least one other North American carrier,” he said. “Its

very existence provides eligible grain shippers an extremely useful competitive tool to access in negotiations with rail service providers.”

Federal grain transport volume minimums “should be extended until legislation is enacted that will introduce true commercial accountability to all system participants,” he added. Better regulation of the railways is critical if Canada is to meet growing demand and maintain a reputation as a reliable supplier. Failure to perform a regulator framework will negatively impact the entire value chain including farmers, grain handlers, and exporters.

“Virtually all shippers are served by one carrier and are subject to monopolistic pricing and service strategies,” he said.

“Therefore, the government has a critical role to play in establishing a regulatory structure that mimics a competitive environment.”

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OCTOBER 2016

Fall Female Buyer’s Guide WESTERN CANADA’S FALL FEMALE SOURCE

THE TOTAL PROGRAM

17 th Annual 22 nd Annual SALE OF THE YEAR BULL SALE OCTOBER 17, 2016

APRIL 10, 2017

CONTACT INFO: Jon Fox IV: 1-780-808-6860 Jon Fox V: 1-306-821-4182 Shelly Fox: 1-780-871-1255 Office #: 1-306-825-9702 Email: justamere@sasktel.net

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OCTOBER 2016

Fall Female Buyer’s Guide

Leading Ladies

December 3, 2016

LFE BC CROCUS 9C Commissioner x Superior Homo Polled & Homo Black Bred Apr. 1 to Style

1:00 pm

Spruce Grove , Ab

LFE BS FORTUNE 628B Full Throttle x Knight Homo Polled & Homo Black Bred Apr. 2 to Bounty

Selling 65 Purebred Bred Heifers LFE RS AMBER 77C Springsteen x Unanimous Bred Mar. 31 to Cobra

LFE RS PRIDE 642B Red Mountain x 514N Exposed to LFE 397C (Bounty Son)

Selling 200 Customer Commercial Bred Heifers SAV ABBEY 37C Landslide x Colorado Exposed to RWR Tahonta 8C RED ANGUS

BLACK ANGUS

32nd Annual Bull Sale LFE BA TIFANY 17C Harvestor x Legacy Bred Mar. 21 to Active Duty

February 25th, 2017 RED LFE BAYBERRY 27C Turbulence x Beyond Exposed to Red U2 Sniper 23B

Website: www.lewisfarms.ca Office Ph.: 780-962-5050 Fax: 780-962-2467 Jordan Buba: 780-818-4047 Kyle Lewis: 780-220-9188 Ken Lewis: 780-818-3829 emails: jordan@lewisfarms.ca kyle@lewisfarms.ca lewis@xplornet.com Guest Consignors: Mark Land & Cattle, Lenny Mark 780-842-7207 Golden Sunset Ranch, Kyle Martin 780-581-4418

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Fall Female Buyer’s Guide

DO LITTLE ANGUS SAME AD AS LAST ONE

CHANGES ADD IN THEIR UNDER OBI

-100 cows due to calve Feb/ March -60 cows due to calve Apr/ May For Catalogue please email OBI

the ad is full color

BTR 468U

BTR 25T

BTR 35U

BTR 223B

BTR 203Y

5 inches by7013Bred inches -this is a Vertical ad Heifers

BTR 57C

BTR 68C

BTR 200C

BTR 183C

BTR 114C

40 Bull Calves

BTR 110D

BTR 126D

BTR 20D

BTR 157D

60 Heifer Calves

BTR 95D

BTR 123Z & 149D

BTR 107D

Saskalta Angus

Kim Roberston P.0. Box 159 Alsask, SK S0L 0A0 306-968-2637 • Cell: 306-463-8405 Fax: 306-968-2255 kimrobertson@xplornet.com

Douglas J. Henderson & Associates Ltd.

Ph: 403-782-3888 • Fax: 403-782-3849 Doug’s Cell: 403-350-8541 Brody’s Cell: 403-994-0552

Castlerock Marketing Shane Castle Cell: 306-741-7485

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DOLITTLE ANGUS ma A S pe ci a l He r d t h a t you ROB & LORNA STORY NETHERHILL, SASKATCHEWAN

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DOLITTLE ANGUS DISPERSAL SALE SATURDAY DECEMBER 10TH 2016 1 PM • SWIFT CURRENT, SK

OFFERING

• 250 BLACK ANGUS COW CALF PAIRS • 50 ANGUS BRED HEIFERS • 10 HERD BULLS • 30 YEARLING BULLS

sale managed by:

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FOR CATALOGUE PLEASE EMAIL OBI

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DIRECTIONS FROM KINDERSLEY, SK: 10 MILES EAST ON HWY 7 AND 1.5 MILES NORTH

132 HEAD - SHOW HEIFERS, COWS, BRED HEIFERS, BULL CALVES AND HERD BULLS

October 20, 2016

1 p.m. CDT • Douglas, Manitoba, Canada

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White Cap Charolais Howe Red Angus Sharing

the Herd

Female Sale MHZ 114X

MHZ 100D

Dam of 100D

Wednesday, December 17, 2014 Johnstone Auction Mart

Moose Jaw, Sk

Wednesday • December 14 • 2016 At The Ranch, Moose Jaw, SK

HKS 103B

HKS 11D Dam of 11D

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MHZ 92C

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Dale & Lois Howe 306-693-2127 dlmhowe@xplornet.com

MHZ 17D

FENTON HEREFORD RANCH INC. FE Fall Production Sale

November 19, 2016

2016 Sale Offering

commercial 60 bulls 100 bred Heifers registered Broke Ranch 55 bred heifers 4 Geldings 15 fancy foals (Horned & Polled)

BRF 232Z

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Conrad & Janel Fenton Dalee, Prior, Emerson & Beau Phone: 780-754-3321 Cell: 780-209-3600

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38th Annual November 2-5, 2016 Lloydminster Exhibition Grounds

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Complete and Total Herd Dispersal & Bull Sale Bow Slope Auction, Brooks, Alberta December 29, 2016 at 1:00 PM

BOZ 46X

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BOZ 22B

BOZ 1Z

BOZ 88Y

BOZ 102Z

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-180 Bred Females -45 Heifer Calves -45 Bulls Bulls will be held until they pass a semen evaluation

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‘Backward’ indigenous peoples may hold solutions to world hunger — campaigners Traditional knowledge and food sources could contain far more wisdom than the developed world has ever realized

BY ALEX WHITING Thomson Reuters Foundation / TURIN, Italy

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sing the contents of a deer’s intestines to make soup may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but then neither was quinoa before it became a trendy superfood known for its health benefits.

Both are foods of indigenous peoples who may hold solutions on how to feed a growing population and cope with the impact of climate change, campaigners and researchers said at an international food festival in the Italian city of Turin.

Just three crops provide 60 per cent of the world’s calories: rice, wheat and maize, according to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), leaving the global food larder vulnerable to changes in climate and the spread of new plant diseases.

Indigenous peoples are some of the few who can expand the world’s food base, said Yon Fernandez de Larrinoa, indigenous peoples team leader at the FAO. “Indigenous peoples are the last people who are domesticating (wild) plants... and they are the last people to have knowledge to domesticate plants,” he said, speaking at the Slow Food festival, where hundreds of farmers, campaigners and academics have gathered.

Their means of growing food is an important model as the world grapples with how to grow enough to feed a population which is expected to reach 9.7 billion by 2050, up from more than seven billion today, Fernandez de Larrinoa said.

But their way of farming is threatened both by pressure from companies wanting to take their land, and a growing number of indigenous people themselves wanting to move to cities, he said.

Innovative and resilient Indigenous peoples live on or use 25 per cent of the world’s land, and they protect 80 per cent of global biodiversity, according to the World Bank.

They are innovative, extremely resilient and successful at adapting to climate change, said Vanda Altarelli, a specialist in indigenous issues and president of SONIA, a Rome-based non-profit group that works with marginalized groups worldwide.

They can monitor changes in climate by observing the abundance of flowers, changes in skin colours of wild animals, and the flight direction of birds, she said.

Indigenous people like Dream Braga (r), and his friend Nelson Varge da Silva, who live in the Brazilian jungle, could hold the key to global food security. PHOTO: REUTERS/Bruno Kelly

“Indigenous peoples are the last people who are domesticating (wild) plants.”

Yon Fernandez de Larrinoa UN FAO

Depending on the weather, indigenous peoples change where they grow crops and when, and how they prepare the soil. In years when the weather is hard to predict they plant drought-resistant crops alongside those which are flood resistant, she said.

And they often test new plants to see how they grow.

“Indigenous food systems do not consume the capital — they live from the interest, the profit.

They don’t deplete the forest, they eat from the forest while they preserve the forest,” said Fernandez de Larrinoa.

Many traditional indigenous foods, once shunned by urban consumers, are increasingly fashionable.

In Latin America, for example, quinoa was once considered a poor man’s food and the indigenous peoples who ate it were considered “backward,” said Victoria Tauli-Corpuz, UN special rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples.

“There’s a lot of medicinal and health benefits in indigenous foods which have been despised and discriminated against. Suddenly now they are being looked upon as the cure.”

No big shift in U.S. flood patterns despite climate change — study However, there are region shifts, including the U.S Great Plains states like North Dakota

BY IAN SIMPSON WASHINGTON / Reuters

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.S. flooding patterns have shown some regional changes but no countr ywide shift despite heavier rains spawned by global warming, a study by U.S. and Austrian researchers says.

Findings that the biggest changes were in the Upper Mississippi Valley, northern Great Plains and New England could help focus resources in dealing with a changing climate,

said Stacey Archfield, a U.S. Geological Survey hydrologist and one of the study’s authors.

“It’s a much more nuanced approach than saying, ‘We know change is happening everywhere and this is a particular solution for it,’” she said.

In weighing the impact climate change is having on flooding, researchers from the Geological Sur vey and Austria’s Vienna University of Technology analyzed records from 345 stream gauges in the conterminous United States from 1940 to 2013.

The gauges covered 70 per cent of

the lower 48 states. The first 30 years served as a base period.

The results concluded that most of the United States had shown no major change since 1970 in the categories of flood frequency, peak magnitude, duration and volume.

The study said that Wyoming and South Dakota had registered a 150 per cent increase in peak magnitude.

They joined North Dakota, Nebraska and Kansas in notching significant increases in flood duration along with a fall in frequency.

The duration of flooding in sections

of the Great Plains went up two to five times. Flood volumes in the area rose almost six times above the average in the base period.

New England, on the other hand, showed an increase in the average number of yearly floods to five from two even as duration, magnitude and volume went down.

The study came a day after a network of flood barricades in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, largely succeeded in holding back the swollen Cedar River. Officials had feared the high water could have been the second-worst flood in the city’s history.

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Priority setting for organic research in Canada begins Scientists and others attending the 2nd Canadian Organic Science Conference September 19 to 21 begin listing needs to guide provincial and national funding initiatives

BY LORRAINE STEVENSON Co-operator staff / Longueuil, Que.

O Two new Can Am Defender Max models offer seating for up to six adults. Photo: BRP

Can Am debuts more Defenders BRP adds two additional Defender Max models to its UTV line

BY SCOTT GARVEY Staff

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n l a t e Ma rc h B R P, t h e company behind the Can Am line of products, announced it has expanded its line of Defender Max UTVs for 2017 with the addition of two new machines, bringing the total number of Max models to four. The company says the Defender Max UTVs are “pickup truck inspired” and will now offer seating for up to six adults.

“We made a commitment last fall to vastly broaden our Can Am side-by-side portfolio with the introduction of a new vehicle every six months for the next four years,” said Anne Bélec, SVP global brand, communications at BRP. “The release of this second Can Am Defender family of vehicles is a direct result of that promise. The Defender Max vehicle meets the very specific demands of global tradesmen, hunters and farmers.”

Ju s t l i k e t h e p re v i o u s l y

released two-seater Defender Max versions, these two new machines offer a choice between two V-twin 50- or 72-horsepower Rotax engines.

But they expand the available seating capacity with the addition of a rear bench seat.

The rear cargo bed is rated for a 1,700-pound (793-kilogram) payload. And to help prevent damage, the tailgate has a 250pound (113-kilogram) weight capacity. The box gets integrated anchors and tie-down points along with multiple recesses, such as a set built specifically to hold five-gallon (19litre) buckets in place.

On-board storage can be further expanded with folding front and rear passenger seats and a removable tool box.

And for that little extra touch, the fold-down armrests up front come equipped with cup holders.

All Defenders have a recommended 3,000-kilometre or 200 hour service interval period.

Scott.Garvey@fbcpublishing.com.

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rganic researchers are going to be looking for farmers, processors and other sector representatives to tell them what sector priorities are the most urgent.

Meeting during National Organic Week to discuss and set priorities for their work, many of the 200-plus participants attending the 2nd Canadian Organic Science Conference here September 19 to 21 were scientists and graduate students, there to present their studies’ findings in agronomic, soil, crop and animal sciences.

Their work is supported by the Organic Science Cluster II, a federally supported initiative for increasing Canada’s scientific capacity in organic agriculture, matched with industry support.

The first — and last — time they were together to discuss research priorities was in 2012 at the University of Manitoba.

Similar to last time, the plan of action chosen ultimately also determines the future direction of the organic sector.

Andrew Hammermeister, director of the Organic Agriculture Centre of Canada (OACC) and an assistant professor in the faculty of agriculture at Dalhousie University, who facilitated that part of the conference, also reminded them of the limited funds available to meet the sector’s needs.

“We’ll have to be strategic about what issues we want to deal with,” he said. “We’re serving the farmers, businesses, consumers, society and the government.

“All of these different groups are looking for something coming out of this organic research.

Are we looking for more profitability? The gold star of environmental sustainability? What direction do we want this to go?”

Those questions will soon be put in front of farmer groups, organic associations, businesses and other stakeholder groups across Canada as this process hits the road to gather data to inform what’s officially called the Research Needs Task Force of the Organic Value Chain Roundtable. All data collected will be summarized by the OACC. The priority-setting process is bound to raise more critical questions, including what’s to be done for an otherwise globally recognized system of production, yet one not widely adopted, and while having potential to impact major global issues such as climate change and biodiversity loss not growing nearly fast enough to do so.

Here at home organic farms comprise less than two per cent of Canada’s total farms, even as demand for organic food has been growing exponentially to the point where Canada is now the fifth-largest organic market in the world.

Sébastien Angers operates Ferme Rheintal, an 84-hectare organic farm raising mainly pigs as well as cattle at Sainte-Monique, Quebec, and also runs a company processing and direct marketing fresh meat and charcuterie raised on the farm. Participants attending the 2nd Canadian Organic Science Conference at Longueiul, Quebec, spent one day of the conference visiting some of the province’s many organic farms. PHOTO: LORRAINE STEVENSON

“Are we looking for more profitability?

The gold star of environmental sustainability?

What direction do we want this to go?”

Andrew Hammermeister director of the Organic Agriculture Centre of Canada

Yet even as we have developed this highly transparent, consumer-driven and heavily regulated production system, we aren’t speaking a language that a lot of consumers understand, said other speakers attending the conference.

Scientific research specific to Canadian growing conditions remains “very slim” said Canadian Organic Trade Association (COTA) executive director Tia Loftsgard.

And right now there just isn’t enough backing the kinds of claims organic agriculture should be making such as how it can mitigate climate change, support pollinators and produce healthy soil.

“We often need to remind the public and the industry that organic is about more than simply reducing our exposure to pesticides and GMOs,” she said.

Economic and social studies also do not exist in the sector “and this is an obstacle in order to convince government of the triple bottom line benefits,” she added.

Loftsgard was one of nearly 20 additional invited speakers at an event also devoted to looking at big-picture issues around organic agriculture’s present and future states.

“Right now in the organic sector worldwide we talk a lot about this next phase of organic agriculture,” said Josée Boisclair, conference co-chair and a researcher with IRDA (Research and Development In s t i t u t e f o r t h e A g r i Environment) based in SaintBruno-de-Montarville, Quebec.

“People are very interested to know more about organic and what’s happening in a wider

context of food security and climate change.”

Plenary keynote speakers at the conference included Markus Arbenz, executive director of the 800-member global organic umbrella Organics International (IFOAM), speaking on a future vision and strategy that would move organic beyond the small fraction of the world’s food production it currently occupies.

Urs Niggli, director of the Resarch Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL) based in Switzerland, addressed the assembly via video-conference, tackling the thorny issue of organic’s yield gap compared to conventional — meta analysis currently pegs it at around 20 per cent of conventional — and making a strident argument around why organic science must find a way to close it.

Nadia El-Hage Scialabba, a senior natural resources officer of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in Rome, spoke later in the week of a planet in “an era of climate and dietary chaos,” arguing that even as most food systems, including organic, now strive toward sustainability, none thus far have demonstrated capacity to provide for both nature and people’s security.

The conference was held in a province providing strong incentives and investments through its provincial Ministere de l’Agriculture, des Pecheries et de l’Alimentation du Quebec (MAPAC) to help farmers transition to organic.

Caroline Halde, an assistant organic agriculture professor at Université Laval and conference co-chair, said the innovation found on Quebec farms has been most definitely directed by farmers, not researchers.

“Also one of the reasons we have so many organic farmers would be that they’re just very well organized,” she said.

“There’s been for years, since the 1970s, an organization of organic farmers that has been doing conferences and organizing field events. That has really helped with the knowledge transfer to farmers.” lorraine@fbcpublishing.com

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The ‘scoop’ on 2017 Silverado HDs GM lets trucks with Duramax diesels breathe easier

BY SCOTT GARVEY Staff

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ost auto enthusiasts will know what ramair (or cowl induction) hood scoops are all about.

They started to appear on muscle cars of many brands during the 1970s. They force cooler air into engines, and they just looked really good on all those classic cars. Now, GM is taking a page out of the history book, using ram-air hood scoops to force a lot of cool air down the throat of Duramax diesels in its 2017 Silverado HD line of pickups.

While the hood scoops add a dramatic new look to the Silverado’s appearance, the real reason they’re there is to help the Duramax engines breathe easier and deliver peak performance under difficult driving conditions, according to the company.

“While developing this allnew induction system, we considered our customers towing a maximum-weight trailer through the Eisenhower Tunnel on a hot, rainy summer day,” said Eric Stanczak, GM’s chief engineer for the Silverado HD truck line, in a press release.

In case you’ve never heard of it, the Eisenhower Tunnel has an elevation of 11,000 feet, making it one of the highest roadways in North America. As you’d expect, the reduced oxygen at that elevation dramatically affects engine performance. So ram air would certainly help vehicles navigating that route.

Sixty per cent of the air going into Duramax diesels on the 2017 models flows through the hood scoop, so it’s cooler, and therefore denser, than air coming through the hot engine compartment. There is also that ram-air effect at highway speed that forces more of it through the intake manifold, a little like a supercharger or turbocharger would. The hood scoop air mixes with a second airflow from another intake at one of the front fenders before going into the engine.

But airflow through the hood scoop needs to be not only cooler and denser for a performance boost, it also has to be dry.

To keep moisture out of the airflow during rain, the hood scoop includes an air-water separator.

The air charge enters an expansion chamber which makes a 180-degree turn before getting to the air filter housing. That creates a velocity change that causes humidity or mist to form larger, heavier droplets that are flung centrifugally against the outside wall of the housing. The collected water drains through a valve, while the air charge continues on to the filter housing and into the engine.

GM says it has done extensive testing on the design to ensure the water separation system is foolproof. Surprisingly, the testing revealed torrential downpours aren’t necessarily the biggest problem, according to Kevin Dunn, global vehicle performance for splash engineering.

2017 Silverado HD trucks with Duramax diesels get a functional hood scoop to help improve engine performance. Photos: GM

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A flock of wood ducks takes to the water before embarking on the long journey south this fall.

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STAFF / One of the biggest fast-food players in Canada has pledged to lock in more Canadian suppliers — or exclusively Canadian suppliers — for its Canadian stores’ meat offerings by the end of 2016.

The U.S.-based sandwich chain Subway said Sept.

20 it has now introduced “Canadian-raised” ham, turkey and shaved steak at its Canadian restaurants and is “committed” to sourcing all roast beef, chicken and meatballs from Canadian producers “by the end of the year.”

The Connecticut company recently committed to “freefrom” sourcing, pledging to pull all artificial colours, flavours and preservatives from its product offerings by 2017.

So far, the company said, its Canadian arm has removed those ingredients from 28 menu items, adding turkey, chicken and roast beef to that list as of Sept. 20.

The company noted it has also moved to provide “homegrown produce across Canada, where possible,” starting in 2014 with Quebecgrown green peppers in its Quebec restaurants during peak harvest season.

This year, Subway said, its Ontario restaurants will provide Ontario-grown cucumbers, peppers, tomatoes and onions during peak harvest season.

British Columbia-grown cucumbers will also be served in restaurants in Western Canada when in season, the company added.

According to the chain’s website, its franchisees today operate 3,276 Canadian restaurants, behind only Tim Hortons among quickservice restaurants (QSRs) in Canada. In terms of sales, privately held Subway is estimated to be the thirdbiggest QSR chain in Canada behind Tim Hortons and McDonald’s.

Medical researcher testing flax STAFF / A Winnipeg medical researcher has received more than $2.8 million to fund research using flax to fight cardiac disease.

Grant Pierce, a professor of physiology and pathophysiology at the University of Manitoba, hopes to prove that dietary flaxseed can help control hypertension.

Current medication isn’t always effective at controlling high blood pressure and frequently has unwanted side-effects.

The funds, from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, will allow Pierce and his team to continue research with an ongoing clinical trial to determine if flaxseed will lower blood pressure in patients with high blood pressure but without secondary disease. They will also study if flaxseed can delay or reduce the need for anti-hypertensive drugs.

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COUNTRY CROSSROADS CON N EC T I NG RU R A L FA M I L I E S

Rivers honours its railway history Built along the CN main line, Rivers looks to honour its connection to the railway with the creation of a one-of-a-kind labyrinth in the shape of the front of a steam locomotive

BY JENNIFER PAIGE Co-operator staff / Brandon

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small Prairie town on a main rail line is defined by that presence.

The town of Rivers is a good example of this, just a few miles northwest of Brandon, according to local residents who have banded together to commemorate their history as a railway centre.

“We wouldn’t be here without the railway. Rivers was born because of the railway.

We were the first repair depot west of Winnipeg,” said Donna Morken, local resident and chair of the Rivers Train Station Restoration Committee. “Today we remain main line CN, so we get 30 to 35 trains a day going through here.”

As well, the community is the only passenger train station stop between Portage la Prairie and the Saskatchewan community of Melville and between the U.S. border and Dauphin to the north.

That central place of rail travel in the community led the group to begin work around the turn of this century to restore the community’s 99-year-old train station and develop new initiatives to make it a sustainable part of the community in the future.

“Our goal is to ensure the community and area have an opportunity to connect with the past, while creating a vision for the future. And, this is the first step toward building one of the sustainability projects not just for the station, but for the community as well,” Morken said.

The committee has come up with a unique idea for one of its sustainability projects that will draw attention to its railway ties, a labyrinth of shrubs, in the shape of the front of a steam locomotive.

On Sept. 23 more than 250 community members came out to take part in planting 235 little leaf lilacs on the community fairgrounds, which will make up the outline of the labyrinth.

Local resident, Aileen Sclater, who grew up beside the rails next to a country elevator just north of Rivers, created the design for the one-of-a-kind labyrinth.

“Aileen had this idea and design for the loco-labyrinth, back in 2006. So, we thank her for her idea as it has brought us to where we are today,” Morken said.

Along with the labyrinth the community also has plans to develop a railway-themed RV park that will include 14 stations for RV parking to handle the overflow from Rivers Provincial Park.

The project was recently backed by CN through its Ecoconnexions From the Ground Up Program.

Local residents and invited dignitaries recently celebrated the planting of a train-themed shrubbery labyrinth at Rivers, including (L to R- back row) Donna Morken, chair of Rivers Train Station Restoration Committee, Bob Sopuck, MP for Dauphin-Swan River-Neepawa, MLA Greg Nesbitt of the Riding Mountain Constituency (L to R- front row) Heather Lamb, CN retiree, Marlene Hayhurst, president of the Rivers Royal Canadian Legion Branch #75 Ladies Auxiliary and member of the Rivers Train Station Restoration Committee, Raymond Carriere, the president and founder of Communities in Bloom and Kelvin Lamb, CN retiree. Photos: Al Morken

On Sept. 23, more than 250 Rivers community members came out to take part in planting 235 little leaf lilacs, which will make up the outline of the community’s railway-inspired labyrinth.

“Our goal is to ensure the community and area have an opportunity to connect with the past, while creating a vision for the future. And, this is the first step toward building one of the sustainability projects for not only the station, but for the community as well.”

Donna Morken local resident and chair of the Rivers Train Station Restoration Committee

The labyrinth and RV park project was one of four projects selected from 92 applications from across the country to receive a $25,000 grant.

“CN is committed to making a positive impact on the communities along our network, and we are proud to be part of a program that helps to make these communities better places to live, work and play,” said Claude

Caddie Noort-Cotton (l to r) and Annika Schmidt from Rivers Elementary School help to plant a few of the 235 little leaf lilacs.

Mongeau, president and chief executive officer of CN in a media release. “Since we started this program, more than 50,000 trees and shrubs have been planted in 120 communities across Canada, which not only add beauty, but is another way we positively contribute to a sustainable future one community at a time, as planting trees improves air quality and offsets carbon emissions.”

The Rivers Train Station Restoration Committee says it’s thrilled with the grant and for the recognition of its efforts by the rail giant.

“We were so happy to be selected for this grant because the others who were selected were much larger city centres.

So, it is pretty huge that they saw value in this project in our town,” Morken said. “The grant

funds are already spoken for, for the trees and the shrubs that we planted. We could not have done that without them.”

The committee continues to work at gathering funds for the completion of the project and aims to have the labyrinth and RV park open to the community by 2018. jennifer.paige@fbcpublishing.com

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COUNTRY CROSSROADS

Prairie fare Your own goose — and how to cook it A few more of us are finding out we’re still a little wild at heart

BY LORRAINE STEVENSON Co-operator staff

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y husband hunts. I don’t. But I do get why he goes, even if I’m not getting up at 5 a.m. to go with him.

Like most hunters, he’ll tell you this fall ritual is important to him. It’s a family tradition and a walk in the woods. It’s a time to reconnect with the natural world. I’ve learned from him to respect the hunter’s role in conservation.

And when he’s brought something home, I’ve discovered wild meat, properly prepared, is delicious and healthy.

Many long-seasoned hunters do lament the dwindling of the local hunting community. Out in the rural areas, local hunters’ clubs are fewer in number, and so are those going every fall.

But there are also some interesting things happening to offer new people a taste, literally and figuratively, of what it means to go hunting.

Students at the University of Manitoba, for example, can take mentored courses in hunting through a course called Environmental Field Investigations. It’s been offered for about a decade in the faculty of environment, earth and resources, explains faculty professor, Rick Baydack. Students can earn a university credit while actually going hunting and harvesting both geese and deer in southern Manitoba.

It’s optional. Some may be adverse to shooting something. But many students go, says Baydack. They were asking for this opportunity, he said. “What we were hearing from students was a desperate need to get into the field and go out into the real environment as opposed to learning about it in a classroom or through videos,” he said.

About a dozen students participate each fall, accompanied by five or six mentors.

“They get two things out of it that we hear about quite regularly,” Baydack said.

“No. 1 is a better understanding of a natural system, in this case an agricultural ecosystem.”

The students are gaining first-hand knowledge of hunting as a wildlife management practice and it helps them understand how hunting practices aid in sustaining wildlife populations.

The other thing they hear students say is how it opens up an entirely new perspective on where food comes from. One particular student stands out, he said. She was a vegan. She was so enthusiastic afterwards, he said, saying it had convinced her she could eat meat again — deer, geese, ducks and fish she’d harvest herself.

Roast Mallard Duck This recipe appears in this fall’s Ducks Unlimited magazine, the Conservator and is reprinted from Duck Hunts and Memorable Meals, With Advice for the New Hunter written

by Tod Wright. Wright’s other book is Prairie Birds: Hunt, Cook, Celebrate.

1 whole mallard duck per person, skin on 1 tbsp. butter 1 small cooking onion Salt and pepper

PHOTO: THINKSTOCK

“She explained that she felt reconnected to the food chain,” said Baydack.

The U of M course is just one way the nonhunting public is finding new pathways to Manitoba’s sloughs and bluffs.

The Manitoba Wildlife Federation introduced Waterfowler Heritage Days a few years ago to encourage youth to experience the hunt. Qualifying youth can go hunt ducks and geese one week prior to the waterfowl season, provided they’ve successfully completed the Manitoba Hunter Education Course and are accompanied by an adult mentor. The program continues to see growth in participant numbers.

MWF also offers mentored hunting programs at various times and locations

Preheat the oven to 200 C (400 F), (220 C/425 F if cooking several birds). Thaw the duck in the refrigerator and bring to room temperature on the counter for the last hour. Wash thoroughly and pat completely dry with a paper towel.

Smear the bird with a light coating of butter, then salt and add several grinds of fresh pepper. Place an onion in the cavity. Roast the duck uncovered in a cast iron skillet for 30 minutes for a nice medium rare, but, never, ever more than 40 minutes (having very little fat, these birds dry out quickly and become tough).

throughout the season to help people learn to hunt waterfowl accompanied by a licensed adult supervisor, and they’ve formed new partnerships doing so. Last year Food Matters Manitoba got involved in MWF’s fall “how to” workshops on conservation, hunter education and provincial hunting regulations, with its own volunteers doing demos on how to process and cook a game bird.

At its root, these are all activities offered in the same spirit as Open Farm Day, helping more make a connection between food, the land and people they don’t necessarily know anything about.

It’s surprising what comes of it. lorraine@fbcpublishing.com

For perfect, crispy skin, finish the duck for the last two minutes under the broiler. Monitor the cooking closely as the fat could spatter and ignite. Let the bird rest for five minutes before serving.

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Celebrating 40 years of bluebirds Friends of the Bluebirds passes a milestone this fall of work being done to maintain the number of these birds in Manitoba

By Donna Gamache Freelance contributor

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his fall, Friends of the Bluebirds, based out of Brandon, will pass a milestone in its work to promote recovery of the bluebird population in Manitoba. At its meeting on October 23, Friends will celebrate its 40th anniversary since its formation in 1976. During that time, the society has become an important factor in maintaining the number of bluebirds.

Friends of the Bluebirds is the legacy of John and Nora Lane of Brandon.

They noticed a sharp decline, as early as the 1950s, of both types — the mountain bluebird, a sky-blue species found mainly in the western part of the province; and the eastern bluebird, a slightly darker blue with a reddishbrown chest, found in south-central and eastern sections. Both species usually built nests in cavities hollowed out by woodpeckers, squirrels or insects, but these were in ever shorter supply, as woodlands were converted into croplands. Competition from house (English) sparrows and starlings was another problem.

By 1959, John’s records showed that he had not seen a bluebird for 30 years! One solution, he believed, was to provide nesting boxes, and he and Nora began to put out lines of bluebird houses on fence posts along rural roads. They also organized the Brandon Junior Bird Club, for youth eight to 18.

Over the next 15 years this group built and set out nearly 5,000 boxes, from MacGregor to Broadview, and from the

A bluebird checks out one of the nesting boxes. PHOTOS: donna GAMACHE

International Peace Gardens to Ste. Rose du Lac. John Lane, “the man who brought the bluebirds back,” died in 1975, but the following year some of his supporters established Friends of the Bluebirds to carry on his work. An all-volunteer association, it now has nearly 100 active or supporting members who build and set out boxes across southern Manitoba. They hold a spring and fall meeting each year, but most of their work is concerned with building, maintaining and monitoring nest boxes.

There are no definite requirements or commitments, and no membership fees, although many members also join the North American Bluebird Society (NABS).

Members are encouraged to monitor nests several times each summer, every two weeks if possible, to determine

A female on her eggs in one of the nesting boxes.

how many eggs are laid, and how many young ones fledged. In fall, nest boxes need to be cleaned out, with some preferring to leave them open over winter, and then reclosing them in early spring.

Statistics from 2015 show 45 individuals or teams sent in reports from about 50 lines, with a total of 1,561 boxes reported. However, since some members do not regularly monitor or report their numbers, it is estimated there may actually be up to 2,500 being maintained. Some look after only a few boxes, others have up to 100 or more, and some are also involved in banding bluebirds.

Bluebird lines near pasture land usually do better than beside crops, due to a greater insect variety, and a few trees can help provide perching spots.

It is also better to have boxes at least one-half km from barns or granaries, to

discourage house sparrows and wrens, which sometimes take over bluebird nests or destroy eggs or fledglings.

Bluebirds prefer nest boxes that aren’t too large, and with thicker walls.

One side-effect of all the bluebird houses is an increase in the number of tree swallows using nesting boxes.

Since they are also on the decline, this is an additional benefit. To prevent them from disturbing bluebird nests, many birders place two houses close together — one for swallows and the other for bluebirds. Most members also keep track of swallow egg and fledgling numbers.

One development over the years is the gradual spread westward of the eastern bluebird. They seem to be pushing most of the mountain bluebirds to the farthest west part of the province, and Friends’ statistics show some eastern bluebirds as far as the Saskatchewan border.

The legacy of John and Nora Lane lives on, and Friends’ members feel the work deserves celebration this year.

Anyone interested is invited to the celebratory fall meeting on October 23 at 2 p.m., at the Discovery Centre in Brandon. If you can’t make the meeting but want more information, contact any member of the executive.

Volunteers are always needed to take over existing lines or establish new ones. If you care about bluebirds and the work of Friends, or would like information on building nest boxes, go to http://www.mbbluebirds.org/.

Donna Gamache writes from MacGregor, Manitoba

Using decorative corn in Thanksgiving displays This can be difficult to grow but you’ll be pleased with the results

By Albert Parsons Freelance contributor

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n spring I admire pictures of decorative corn in seed catalogues, and in fall it appears at some farmers’ markets, where it is priced quite high.

One reason is that it is very difficult to grow, particularly in my Zone 2 area. It demands a long growing season and a hot summer to mature before fall frost strikes it down.

I tried growing it without success in my Birtle garden 30 some years ago — the kernels were not even fully filled when hard fall frost put an end to it.

Discouraged, I didn’t try again until about 10 years ago when I grew it on my brother-in-law’s farm, shortly after my wife and I moved to Minnedosa. It was “Painted Mountain,” an extra-early variety. Even though touted as being “short season,” its time to mature from seeding was 85 days. Although I knew it would be iffy, some farmers grow field corn in our area and it requires a similar frost-free growing season, so I decided to give it a try.

“Painted Mountain” is not simply a decorative corn as it is listed as “a Native Indian decorative flour corn,” as the kernels contain soft starch which will produce corn flour. The variety was developed specifically for the cold-soil areas of Montana so I thought it would be a good experiment. I was not inter-

“Painted Mountain” cobs are hung to dry.

PHOTOS: ALBERT PARSONS

ested in using it to produce flour, but wanted to get the brightly coloured cobs for use in fall decorations. The kernels can be red, orange, burgundy, and even purple and a host of other interesting hues.

I planted the seeds as early as I thought practical to avoid late-spring frost — about the middle of May. It was slow to emerge because of a cold rainy spring, but eventually it came up and grew vigorously. It developed cobs about the same time as did our main-crop corn and by the end of the first week in September the kernels in the cobs were hard to the touch. Even

Decorative cobs combine with some mini-pumpkins to make an attractive Thanksgiving basket.

though the husks were still green, I harvested the cobs to avoid having them freeze. Because instructions said to leave the cobs on the plants until the husks were brown, I was worried they would not cure properly, but had no choice as a hard fall frost was imminent.

Knowing that mould could be a problem and that drying needed to occur quickly, I peeled the husks back off the cobs — being careful to leave the husks attached at the base of each cob as I wanted the dried husks to be a part of my fall displays. I removed the silk and tied the cobs in bundles of three, by simply tying a piece of twine around the

ends of the husks. I hung the bundles on a line in the garage, cob end down, and set up a fan to blow air on the cobs.

For the first week I also ran the electric heater in the garage to create even more air movement and to reduce the humidity to facilitate drying.

I was amazed at how quickly the cobs and husks dried. I had been worried that the kernels might shrink but they didn’t, so they must have been mature enough when I picked them.

This drying process continued for a couple of weeks or so and when the cobs appeared dry enough to use in displays, I began the creative process of putting together Thanksgiving/autumn displays. Some of the cobs were simply placed in baskets on beds of raffia, which emphasized the beauty of their colours. Other cobs I combined in baskets with mini-pumpkins and decorative gourds, finished off with a big bow of wide ribbon in autumn colours.

Raffia, artificial autumn leaves and potpourri were used as filler in some of the baskets to add more colour and fill in any gaps. I also made large porch arrangements of dried plant material, using goldenrod, dock, pampas grass, wild tansy and cattails, placing cobs at the base of each arrangement.

If you’re interested in growing decorative corn “Painted Mountain” may be a good one to try.

Albert Parrsons writes from Minnedosa, Manitoba

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COUNTRY CROSSROADS

Keep germs out of school lunches

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Here’s some tips and reminders to help reduce the risk of foodborne illnesses University of Guelph release

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ith another school year well underway, parents are reminded to pack lunches that aren’t just healthful but that also reduce the risk of foodborne illnesses.

Keeping hot foods hot and cold foods cold is one of the easiest and most effective ways to keep everything safe, says Keith Warriner, a food science professor at the University of Guelph. These foods must be kept out of the “danger zone” of 4 to 63 C, which is the ideal temperature range for bacterial growth.

Ideally, school lunches should be stored in a refrigerator and reheated in a microwave. Most children don’t have access to these appliances, so it’s important that food is stored properly in their lunch boxes, he says.

Young children have underdeveloped immune systems and are more susceptible to certain types of pathogens such as salmonella, E. coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Clostridium perfringens and Bacillus cereus. The last one is commonly found in rice. “ The problem with r ice is that it naturally contains spores of Bacillus cereus,” says Warriner. “You can cook it for hours but it doesn’t really do anything to it. If you keep it in that danger zone — 4 to 63 C — the spores can germinate and grow and produce a toxin as well.”

High-protein foods such as meat should not be left at room temperature for more than two hours.

Keeping rice hot or cold (out of the danger zone) reduces the risk. Once cooked, rice should be eaten right away or put in a refrigerator without cooling down.

High-protein foods such as meat should not be left at room temperature for more than two hours. Deli meats and other processed meats contain preservatives such as sodium nitrite and diacetate to reduce pathogens, but they must also be stored at a safe temperature.

Wash fruits and vegetables to remove bacteria, dirt and pesticides. Bagged salads are typically prewashed and don’t require additional washing by the consumer. “You should never wash it at home,” says Warriner. “You’ve got more chance of contaminating salad using your sink at home.”

Use an insulated lunch box with an ice pack, frozen water bottle or juice box to keep cold foods cold.

Hot foods should be kept in an insulated container. Warriner recommends filling the container with hot water for at

least three minutes before adding hot food. Skipping this step will cause the hot food to lose too much heat when added to a cold container. “If they’re not preheated, the temperature drop will go into the danger zone.”

The safest foods to pack for lunch include those that are dry and low moisture, and that require no refrigeration such as bread, crackers and granola bars. Single servings of foods such as pudding and applesauce take the guesswork out of how to package them.

Pizza is actually among the safest leftovers because acidity in the tomato sauce and cheese help prevent bacterial growth, says Warriner. Watermelon’s high pH makes it easier for bacteria to multiply.

Safe food handling and handwashing are also important.

“The reality is that most outbreaks occur in the home,” says Warriner. Common causes include cross-contamination and improper handwashing.

Children (and adults) should be encouraged to wash their hands before preparing and eating food. Don’t forget to wash your hands after handling pet food, which might contain salmonella, he says.

As for the five-second rule, Warriner says it’s not worth the risk to eat food that has fallen on the floor. It takes less than a second for germs to hitch a ride.

“It’s very simple to avoid foodborne illness,” he says. And when in doubt, throw it out.

Thankful for a plentiful year. PHOTOS: RONNIE HOFER

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This Old Elevator

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n the 1950s, there were over 700 grain elevators in Manitoba. Today, there are fewer than 200. You can help to preserve the legacy of these disappearing “Prairie sentinels.”

The Manitoba Historical Society (MHS) is gathering information about all elevators that ever stood in Manitoba, regardless of their present status. Collaborating with the Manitoba Co-operator it is supplying these images of a grain elevator each week in hopes readers will be able to tell the society more about it, or any other elevator they know of.

MHS Gordon Goldsborough webmaster and Journal editor has developed a website to post your replies to a series of questions about elevators. The MHS is interested in all grain elevators that have served the farm community.

Your contributions will help gather historical information such as present status of elevators, names of companies, owners and agents, rail lines, year elevators were built — and dates when they were torn down (if applicable).

There is room on the website to post personal recollections and stories related to grain elevators. The MHS presently also has only a partial list of all elevators that have been demolished. You can help by updating that list if you know of one not included on that list.

Your contributions are greatly appreciated and will help the MHS develop a comprehensive, searchable database to preserve the farm community's collective knowledge of what was once a vast network of grain elevators across Manitoba.

Please contribute to This Old Grain Elevator website at: http://www.mhs.mb.ca/elevators.

You will receive a response, by email or phone call, confirming that your submission was received.

Goldsborough is especially interested in determining when elevators were demolished. Readers with photos of elevator demolitions and dates of when these occurred can contact him directly at gordon@ mhs.mb.ca or call 204-782-8829.

A grain elevator at Gladstone, shown here in 1969, held the double distinction of being the oldest country elevator in Manitoba made of concrete, and the first one to be demolished. Built in 1918 as a grist mill for the Echo Flour Mills Company, the mill portion was badly damaged by fire in 1919 but its grain elevator was left intact. The former mill building was used as a creamery until 1974 while the elevator was leased successively by Paterson Grain (1920-26), Manitoba Pool (1926-32), and United Grain Growers (1932-40). In July 1940, UGG purchased it outright. The facility closed in 1997. Photo : Agricore United Engineering Department