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ALUS Canada to launch New Acre Project

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LUS Canada is setting up a channel to let individuals and organizations financially contribute to projects undertaken by farmers and ranchers. The New Acre Project was announced earlier this month as ALUS Canada acknowledged a $5-million investment from the W. Garfield Weston Foundation to help the organization expand its reach across the country. The New Acre Project will be the first of its kind in North America and offers a new way for the private sector and members of the public to invest in alternative land use services, said Bryan Gilvesy, CEO of ALUS and an Ontario cattle producer. “If you want to have cleaner air, cleaner water and more biodiversity, you can make that happen by sponsoring New Acres,” he said. A typical New Acre will deliver a number of ecosystem services, such as wildlife and pollinator habitat, carbon sequestration, flood control and drought mitigation, which

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CN Rail vice-president of bulk commodities, Doug MacDonald, met with a group of farmers representing the Alberta Federation of Agriculture, Canadian Federation of Agriculture, Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan and Keystone Agricultural Producers at the Port of Vancouver last week to discuss ways to improve the grain-handling and transportation system. PHOTO: ALLAN DAWSON

BY ALLAN DAWSON Co-operator staff / Vancouver, B.C.

rairie farm leaders praised CN Rail for agreeing to meet here last week to discuss ways to improve Western Canada’s grain-handling and transportation system. “I was impressed with the openness of CN,” Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP) president Dan Mazier said in an interview. “I think they were genuine today.” Mazier and representatives from the Alberta Federation of Agriculture, Canadian Federation of Agriculture and Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) took part. The Manitoba Co-operator also attended the two-day event, which included a visit to Cargill’s grain export terminal, a tour of the port and a meeting with Canadian Grain Commission officials. “The (grain) transportation file has been on people’s mind since 2013-14 and we really haven’t had a chance to talk to the railways and hear their side of the story,” Mazier said.

CN welcomed the chance of the meeting, said Kate Fenske, regional manager of public and government affairs. CN is planning more farmer outreach at events like Agribition, she added.

Leaving the script Doug MacDonald, CN’s vice-president of bulk commodities, peppered with farmers’ questions, quickly abandoned his prepared presentation. Did you cut locomotives in 2013? No, that was the other railway. What went wrong? Record cold and a record crop. Didn’t the grain companies warn you about a monster crop? Not until the end of September, which was too late. [Western Grain Elevator Association ( WGEA) executive director Wade Sobkowich said in a phone interview later the railways were warned verbally in June 2013. This year the warning was in writing.] “A s p r o d u c e r s , i n e f f i c i e n c i e s between the railroads and grain companies is what costs us money because we pay the demurrage on it,” Moose Jaw farmer and APAS representative

Terry Anthony told MacDonald. “We’d like to see you guys fine-tune your end of it a little better and it looks like you’ve started doing that.” There have been improvements, but disruptions can still happen, MacDonald said. He explained CN’s new contract system, which includes ‘reciprocal penalties.’ Under the program launched in May, CN is offering 72 per cent of its car supply — about 5,500 cars a week in the fall and 4,000 in the dead of winter — to companies to contract. Contracting ensures a shipper will get a car in a specified week or the railways pay a $100-a-car penalty. Grain companies pay the same fine if they don’t take the car within a specified week. About 50 per cent of available cars are being contracted weekly, MacDonald said. Cars that aren’t contracted go back to the spot market pool. If spot orders exceed supply they are divided up equally. “So if I can only supply 90 per cent of the cars for the remaining orders eveSee CN MEETING on page 6 »

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The Manitoba Co-operator | November 24, 2016

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Humans raised dairy animals for longer than thought

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team of scientists and archeologists has discovered widespread evidence of prehistoric milk production in southern Europe. The study, a collaborat i o n b e t we e n t h e U . K .’s Un i v e r s i t y o f Yo r k , t h e University of Bristol, and France’s Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, uncovered evidence that humans have been utilizing milk and dairy products across the northern Mediterranean region from the onset of agriculture — some 9,000 years ago. The importance of meat and dairy production in the Neolithic Mediterranean a re a re m a i n s a t o p i c o f debate, with previous research showing that the attraction for milk may have been a driving force for the domestication of cud-chewing animals like cows, goats and sheep. This study combined evidence of the presence of milk and carcass fats in more than 500 pottery vessels together with an exami-

Dairying appears to have existed from the dawn of human agriculture. PHOTO: THINKSTOCK

nation of the ages at death of domesticated animals excavated from 82 sites dating from the seventh- to fifth-millennia BC. The findings show varying intensities of dairying and non-dairying activities in the northern Mediterranean region, with the slaughter profiles of the animals mirroring the fats detected in cooking pots. Cynthianne Spiteri, who conducted the residue

analysis as part of her PhD at the University of York’s department of archeology, said: “At the onset of food production in the northern Mediterranean region, milk was an important resource to these early farming communities.” The research and locations where evidence was found may help explain why human populations exhibit varying degrees of lactose tolerance.

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The Manitoba Co-operator | November 24, 2016

A look at G3’s proposed new Vancouver grain terminal A spiral track would allow trains to arrive on site, ease congestion elsewhere, and unload intact before returning to the Prairies BY ALLAN DAWSON Co-operator staff / Vancouver, B.C.

3’s proposed Vancouver grain terminal will be the most efficient in North America and maybe the world, Doug MacDonald told Prairie farm leaders touring the port Nov. 15. CN’s vice-president of bulk commodities made the comm e n t a s t h e g r o u p’s b o a t c r u i s e d by t h e Ly n n t e r m break bulk terminal on the north shore of Burrard Inlet, where G3 hopes to erect a state-of-the-art facility. The farmers, members of the Alberta Federation of Agriculture, the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan and Manitoba’s Keystone Agricultural Producers, were in Vancouver to meet with CN Rail to discuss improvements to grain transportation. The farmers also visited Cargill’s grain terminal and toured the por t courtesy of CN and the Port of Vancouver. T h e 6 0 - a c re s i t e G 3 h a s selected east of Cargill’s grain terminal is mostly empty now, but if a terminal is built it will have almost 200,000 tonnes of grain storage and a loop track able to accommodate three 134-car trains. The trains will only stop to let G3 staff take over from CN crews, Brett Malkoske, G3’s vice-president of business development and communications, said in a phone interview. “What that allows — and the railways really like it of course — we can clear the congestion off the north shore (rail line),” Malkoske said. “We can bring in those trains and house them directly on site and keep it intact the entire time.” G3’s terminal is designed to unload 134 cars in 10 hours. Assuming 90 tonnes per car that’s 1,206 tonnes per hour. “Our whole model translates back to our new facilities in the country,” he said. “It’s about throughput. It’s about moving things faster, not having them sit longer.” G3’s four new country ter-

A rendering of what G3’s proposed Vancouver grain terminal on the north shore of Burrard Inlet, will look like, if the project goes ahead. While G3 has most of the necessary permits for the project, there are still many details to work out before G3’s board of directors decides to start construction, says G3 official Brett Malkoske. PHOTO: G3

minals at Glenlea and Bloom in Manitoba and Pasqua, and Colonsay in Saskatchewan, also have loop tracks and those trains move continuously at very low speed while loading grain. “We’ve loaded the train as quickly as 11 hours, but we are probably averaging in the neighbourhood of say in 14 to 16 hours, which is still very fast,” Malkoske said. Typically the railways want trains filled in 24 hours. “Our goal is to turn the trains as fast as we can,” he said. “The more fluid we keep our system — and again it takes some coordination with the farmers and the railroads — the more grain we can handle, the more options we can provide for our customers in terms of markets for their products.” G3 will have more space than some of its Vancouver competitors, but it’s still tight. A similarly designed terminal at Longview, Washington sits on 200 acres of land, he said. “We are very, very proud of what our engineers have done (with the plans),” Malkoske said.

“We can bring in those trains and house them directly on site and keep it intact the entire time.”

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G3’s proposed Vancouver terminal received most of the necessary permits in May. But there are still many details to work out. Malkoske declined to say how much the terminal would cost, but left no doubt it will be expensive, describing it as a “mega project.” “There’s just a heck of a lot of detail to take care of and a lot of moving parts that we need to very carefully manage here to make sure that the project, if we decide to go ahead, will be a successful one,” he said. While G3 is excited about its proposed terminal, it’s still not a done deal. “As you can probably appreciate with something of this magnitude, with this complexity, there are an awful lot

of details with various stakeholders that need to be ironed out,” Malkoske said. “We are in the process of doing that. Until we are through that process there is really no way of saying whether or not we actually have a legitimate project here. We will work our way through the details. Assuming that we can get it to a positive conclusion we are quite confident at that point we could receive the go-ahead from our board. “Hopefully in the not-toodistant future we can bring this across the finish line.” And if the terminal is built will it be the most efficient in North America? “We certainly believe what we have on paper, and should we proceed with the project,

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The Manitoba Co-operator | November 24, 2016

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Point of pride

H Gord Gilmour Editor

ave you ever noticed how a lot of people feel like anyone who disagrees with them is too stupid to know better? Nowhere is this more widespread than the political realm and the trend seems to grow with each passing election campaign. Not only are people wrong if they disagree, they’re uniformed, irrational or biased and the person making those judgments feels morally superior because, after all, they’re simply seeing

the world objectively. Therefore, their opposing viewpoints are evil or morally defective, and political solutions can be set aside for less savoury ones. The phenomenon is so widespread social psychologists have dubbed it “naive realism” and determined it to be a deep-seated cognitive error, one of the myriad ways our monkey minds, now thrust into the modern world, fail us every day. This failure is also the basis for a number of other “cognitive biases” that plague us all, and will again be all too familiar to anyone who paid attention to the recent U.S. presidential campaign. There’s the “false consensus” effect, where people tend to overestimate how many people share their views. The modern world of the Internet has kicked this one into overdrive, where it’s possible to go through life in a bubble, encountering only similar opinions, carefully curated by an algorithm that wants to sell you something. The impact of so-called “fake news” in shaping public opinion is a whole other topic. There’s the “bias blind spot,” where we assume the judgment of others is impaired because of their pre-existing biases, while our own vision, of course, remains crystal clear, because we’re too smart to have biases. Even the modern hatred and mistrust of the media can in part be interpreted through this lens, as the “hostile media” effect. This can lead to two groups with opposing views watching the same media reports and each in turn assuming the media is biased in favour of the other. One thing all of these related trends share is they’re poisonous for political debate, because they can lead to demonization of the opposing side and act as justification for terrible things like post-election violence. In the wake of the U.S. election, it’s tempting to assume this is just an American problem and smugly assume we’re somehow immune to all of this. Of course nothing is further from the truth, and a visit (though I don’t recommend this for your mental health) to the online comments section of any major media outlet will prove this. Any contentious point pretty quickly boils down to “Libtards” this and “Clownservatives” that, and I won’t even talk about what they’re both calling the NDP. Clearly this is something we need to get right, and in this high-tech age, it might require a trip back to the past. I first encountered Robert’s Rules of Order sometime in the early 1980s, at a meeting of the Jordan River 4-H Club. With its “point of privilege” and “point of information” and agenda, even back then it seemed hopelessly quaint and perhaps a bit overblown, considering we were talking about a small handful of kids and their parents meeting in a living room. I recognize now that the goal wasn’t as much about that meeting, but developing a culture for our participation in future meetings — meetings that would prove to be far more contentious than the date and location of the annual field day. You can still see this form and structure in action at farm policy meetings. Take the recent Keystone Agricultural Producers fall advisory council meeting at Portage la Prairie. One of the top agenda items was the organization’s newly minted carbon policy. It’s hard to imagine any topic in the farm community today that’s more controversial. On one side are people who are concerned about the long-term health of the environment and the fate of their grandchildren. On the other are people with equally strong views about the economic devastation such a policy could unleash on the agriculture sector. When those kind of closely held views meet, one might expect some fireworks. While the meeting was at times emotional and the debate was spirited, even tense, for the most part it stayed respectful. There was one brief direct back-andforth exchange between farmers with opposing views that was quickly brought under control by the meeting chair. KAP president Dan Mazier stressed the importance of avoiding division within the farm community and coming to a common view through the policy development process. Perhaps I’m getting a bit old school as my age advances, but I can’t help but be proud of the industry and the provincial general farm organization for doing business this way. Compared to the recent news from the world of politics, it really does seem like a much more sensible and productive route. gord.gilmour@fbcpublishing.com

Harvesting prosperity from seven years of negotiation BY BRIAN INNES CAFTA

hreats to rip up NAFTA and trash the TPP send a chill down the spines of Canadians whose livelihoods depend on trade. While the Trump administration’s action plan is not yet clear, it is crystal clear that Canada’s past and future depend on trade. Throughout history with a small population and huge resources, Canada has been a trading nation and that’s not going to change. Nowhere is this more evident than in our agriculture and agri-food sector. Just as there weren’t enough Canadians to buy beaver felt hats, there’s no way we could eat what Canadian farmers produce. Competitive access to global markets is not a choice, it is a requirement. Canadian agriculture produces what the world needs and is well positioned to continue. But we can’t thrive if trade barriers prevent us from being competitive with others who have preferential access because their governments have been better at reaching trade agreements. Canada needs to eliminate tariff and non-tariff barriers through free trade agreements. And there is currently no better plan than the TPP. If the Trump administration turns its back on TPP, then Canada has an opportunity to lead likeminded countries on a new approach. While the current text of the TPP requires the U.S. to participate, if it doesn’t, why not take the fruit from seven years of negotiations and make it work for the other 11 countries? We’ve already seen how Canada can lead by successfully signing the trade agreement with Europe. Pundits were sounding the death knell on the European deal after Belgium threatened to scuttle the deal. But leaders standing up for

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growth through trade prevailed. We can do the same thing with TPP. Eight out of the 12 signatories have the agreement in front of their parliaments, and Japan has already passed it in its lower house. Canada needs to follow suit and show that making trade freer based on 21st-century rules is the way to go. Beyond the immediate advantages from TPP members, with other countries lining up to join the opportunities grow too. The Philippines, South Korea, Thailand, Taiwan and Indonesia have all expressed an interest in joining. With significant growth potential, better access to markets in Asia is more compelling than in other parts of the world. When leaders stand up for free trade and explain the benefits to those who would block it, job creation, economic growth and community development are the proven positive outcomes. It’s not just farmers and food processors who benefit. Communities in urban and rural areas do better when we have better access to foreign markets. Dominic Barton, chair of Finance Minister Morneau’s Advisory Council on Economic Growth has said that, if Canada recaptures third place in the world’s top agri-food exporting countries, we could easily add $20 billion to our Gross Domestic Product. That’s on top of the $106.9 billion the sector already contributes to the economy. Canada needs to embrace freer trade in the Asia-Pacific according to 21st-century rules to fire up the engine that is free trade. Leading discussions on how to implement TPP and harvest prosperity from seven years of negotiation is a prudent path for Prime Minister Trudeau at the APEC meeting this week. Brian Innes is president of the Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance (CAFTA).

November 1991

he big news in our Nov. 28, 1991 issue was the Manitoba government’s decision to top up its contribution to the Net Income Stabilization Account (NISA), following the lead of Alberta and Saskatchewan. The program allowed farmers to contribute up to one per cent of net sales to a fund which could be drawn at any time, with the federal and provincial governments each matching the contribution. As part of an income-assistance program, the federal government had agreed to pay the province’s share that year, which led to pressure for the provinces to pay anyway. NISA was terminated in 2004. Meanwhile, several farm organization representatives were on their way to Ottawa to lobby for even more assistance, and asking that the $700 million already promised be paid out sooner. The tight income situation was being reflected in land prices. FCC reported that land prices over the past year had fallen 11.8 per cent in Saskatchewan, 2.3 per cent in Manitoba and 5.8 per cent in Alberta. Signs of trouble between the Prairie Pools were beginning to appear, with Manitoba Pool delegates questioning Saskatchewan Pool’s decision to acquire two large Manitoba elevators to be operated as AgPro Grain. XCAN, the export arm of the three Pools, was also in the news. Its former chief trader was sentenced to three years in prison for using the company to bankroll his own trading activities. His partner in the scheme received 2-1/2 years.

The Manitoba Co-operator | November 24, 2016

COMMENT/FEEDBACK

Trump’s food world

Many Trump policies could have wide-ranging impact on food and agriculture around the globe By Sylvain Charlebois Dalhousie University

fter the shock comes the re a l i t y o f u n d e r s t a n d i n g what a Tr ump presidency and a Republican-dominated Congress will mean to all of us. Over the last two years, policies on immigration, trade and security have dominated the campaign. Not much was said about agriculture or food policies. By the looks of it though, a new approach in Washington could affect what we eat and most important, the cost of food in general. In fact, the “Trump effect” could increase the cost of our food over the next few years. With food prices dropping in recent weeks in Canada, this could be welcome news for the industry, but not so much for budget-conscious consumers. First off, Donald Trump’s victor y could have major implications on energy geopolitics around the world. President-elect Trump has called for more drilling of fossil fuels, fewer regulations and a complete withdrawal from the Pa r i s A g re e m e n t . Hi s d e f i a n c e towards OPEC is consistent with his views on U.S. energy security. The Keystone XL project also fits well with Trump’s intentions. All these measures could potentially initiate the next commodity super-cycle, as we witnessed with the Bush administration a decade ago or so. Trump’s infrastructure plan has already pushed up prices for iron, copper and other materials. Commodity prices could go

A new approach in Washington could affect what we eat and most important, the cost of food in general.

higher and increase input costs in processing. For now, agricultural commodity prices are still historically low and will remain so for a while. In some parts of the United States, food prices have dropped by as much as eight to 10 per cent in one year, the most significant drop in almost 50 years. This is great news for consumers, but the number of jobs in this sector has now stagnated over the last six months. This phenomenon has recently reached Canada, but to a lesser extent. Even though we all want lower food prices, the current situation is clearly hurting the food industry. The proverbial sweet spot for food inflation is anywhere between one and two per cent a year. Such a threshold is manageable for all and allows the industry to provide higher-quality products at an affordable price. With Trump in the White House, labour is another challenge which could generate headwinds. Eve n t u a l l y, t h e w h o l e i s s u e o f immigration could also indirectly affect consumers’ dinner plates. Tr ump’s proposed immigration laws could harm American agriculture. More than 66,000 temporary agricultural workers with visas enter the United States every fiscal year — not a significant amount.

However, U.S. agriculture has an estimated two million illegal workers helping farmers at harvest time. Without such support, U.S. production levels will be negatively affected and could push prices higher. It will be interesting to see how president-elect Trump intends to create jobs for Americans in agriculture, an issue Canada has also struggled with. The next Farm Bill will of course be written by the Trump-Pence administration. The Farm Bill is American driven but its influence is often far reaching. It is unclear how policies will take shape under a new Farm Bill, but it is easy to assume that American farmers will come first. We could see subsidies driving commodity prices higher for a while. Just like Bush before him, Trump has a thing for ethanol. We all remember what happened with food prices when oil was over $140 a barrel. American farmers could be well served by the next Farm Bill, but the rest of the world should brace themselves for more food price volatility. Abrupt fluctuations of commodity prices at farm gate value will always penalize emerging markets. Ironically though, Trump’s known abhorrence for regulations will benefit the bottom line for many restau-

rants. Since his election, stock values of many restaurant chains have gone higher. The $15-an-hour fight was hit hard by Trump’s victory which again signifies good news for restaurant operators. Unlike general food prices, menu prices could drop. For Canadian restaurants, it means less pressure coming from the United States, at least for a while. Many in the Canadian restaurant industry are likely cheering, but ever so quietly. Trump’s proposal of a hard cap on business taxes at 15 per cent will make some Canadian lawmakers nervous. We could see more food-processing closures in Canada or could see many operations relocating to the States, where labour costs are more competitive. This could jeopardize further our control over food supply chains. It may become harder to maintain our level of competitiveness, faced with such a fiscal shift south of our border. The loonie is likely to fall even further with lower interest rates here, and the Federal Reserve is likely to raise rates in the U.S., both causing our food economy to become more vulnerable to currency fluctuations. In sum, a Tr ump administration could push food prices higher over the next few years, and in this case, Canada would not be immune to this shift. Menu prices in restaurants could be spared though. Higher food prices in general may be problematic for some consumers. What will be more challenging for all are abrupt shifts in commodity prices. That will be bad for everyone if Trump-esque ideologies spell trouble for global agriculture.

Dwayne Andreas founded the ‘Supermarket to the World’ Former ADM chairman used his connections to build the world’s largest grain and oilseed processor BY JOHN MORRISS Editor emeritus

ast week’s passing of former Archer Daniels Midland CEO Dwayne Andreas at age 98 serves to remind of his remarkable success and his influence on the world grain trade, including here in Canada. In 1993, Andreas was in W i n n i p e g t o re c e i v e a n International Distinguished Entrepreneur Award from the University of Manitoba. A few journalists got a surprise call advising he was at the hotel and that we’d be welcome to talk to him. I walked over and was waiting in the room when the door opened, and in walked not Andreas, but a man who pumped my hand and said “Hi, I’m Ross Johnson.” This was a bit of a shock, g i v e n t h a t Jo h n s o n h a d recently been the subject of a book and made-for-TV movie called “Barbarians at the Gate” and was at the time the poster boy for corporate greed of the late 1980s. As president and CEO of RJR

Nabisco, he had launched a breakup and management b u yo u t w h i c h u l t i m a t e l y failed, but left him with a huge personal profit. A chat with Johnson shed some light on why he was t h e re, a n d p e r h a p s w h y Andreas was receiving the award — he had no particular connection to the province. But Johnson does. He is originally from Winnipeg and is a University of Manitoba graduate. The optics of him receiving an entrepreneurship award might have been a bit shaky, but Johnson was an ADM director and perhaps had some influence on the decision to give the award to Andreas. Johnson also mentioned that the next stop on their Canadian tour was a farewell dinner for his friend Brian Mulroney, who we later learned would join him on the ADM board. This might sound like background for a press conference featuring classic American free enterprise rhetoric, but it certainly wasn’t. Andreas entered and immediately engaged in a long and wideranging discussion of world

a g r i c u l t u re i n w h i c h h e emphasized the importance of fair incomes for farmers. He said a free market in agriculture is a “pie-in-the-sky” theory. As for leaving farmers to the “vicissitudes” of the marketplace, “The problem with that is when farmers compete with one another, they can devour the land during one generation, use up the topsoil in order to get cash enough to cover next year’s seed, but with what a free market produces for them they cannot possibly keep the topsoil, because that costs money, lots of money.” In a line he’d use many times in his career, Andreas said that “Waiting for a free market in agriculture was like leaving the porch light on for Jimmy Hoffa,” a reference to the Teamsters Union boss who disappeared in 1975 and who was never found other than in stories in supermarket tabloids. It must be said that Andreas’s world view was not entirely altruistic. As the world’s largest grain and oilseed processor, ADM has a vested interest in a large

and steady flow of products to process, and the farm programs that Andreas supported helped ensure that. And as with Ross Johnson, ADM was soon back on the Hollywood screen for the wrong reasons, with Matt Damon playing an ADM executive who informed the FBI about the company’s role in an international price-fixing scheme for lysine and citric acid from its corn-processing plants. The investigation led to a $100-million anti-trust fine, the largest in U.S. history, and the jailing of three ADM executives, including Andreas’s son Michael. The company’s besmirched reputation didn’t discourage United Grain Growers from turning to it as a “white knight,” selling 45 per cent of the co-op to protect it after a buyout attempt by Alberta and Manitoba Pools in 1997. That was just one example of how ADM was prepared to work in the background as a part owner of co-ops. After a series of deals with European co-ops, it recently completely took over Toepfer, making ADM one of the largest four

international grain trading houses in addition to being the world’s largest processor. Bringing Mulroney on to the board was another example of Andreas’s skill at making connections. He was a major donor with strong connections in both U.S. political parties, and was a personal friend of former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev. In a 1990 interview he said, “How the hell could you run a business like mine if you didn’t have communications with the people who make the big decisions?” ADM also has an astute domestic PR strategy, sponsoring high-profile news programs including on the Public Broadcasting system, using its tagline “Supermarket to the world.” Which is an apt description for a company that for better or worse, has such a powerful influence on the world’s food supply. Quite an achievement for a former flaxseed crusher that Andreas took over in 1965. John Morriss is a former publisher and editor of the Manitoba Co-operator

The Manitoba Co-operator | November 24, 2016

FROM PAGE ONE

Western Canada’s publicly owned grain cars need replacing

CN MEETING Continued from page 1

ryone gets 90 per cent of what they asked for,” MacDonald said.

Who will own the new ones and who will pay for them?

Just a start Some farmers were puzzled. Had CN given the WGEA the reciprocal penalties it wants legislated into service-level agreements? No, Sobkowich said. Once the car is spotted grain companies are still subject to railway penalties if the car isn’t loaded or unloaded during a specified time, but the railways are not penalized if they fail to deliver that car to a port terminal during a specified time. “Overall, the introduction of reciprocal penalties on the part of railways is just that — an introduction,” Sobkowich said. “There is a long way to go for the relationship to be truly balanced.” The maximum revenue entitlement (MRE), doesn’t fairly c o m p e n s a t e t h e ra i l w a y s, MacDonald said. The MRE is a government regulation that allows the railways to set rail freight rates how they please. However, if revenues earned from shipping grain exceed the total set annually by a formula adjusted for inflation, the volume of grain hauled and distance, the excess is clawed back and the railway fined. CN wants more clarity on how the MRE will be adjusted to reflect its investments and an amendment so when a grain company does buy cars it gets the full benefit through a higher entitlement. Currently the benefit is split between the railways — a flaw many, including most farm groups, agree needs fixing. After hearing from CN, farmers were left confused about the railways’ role in maintaining and replacing governmentowned hopper cars destroyed or retired from duty and whether the railways are being fairly compensated properly for interswitching. An agreement the railways signed with the federal government in 2007, allowing the railways to continue using their cars for free, states the railways

BY ALLAN DAWSON Co-operator staff / Vancouver, B.C.

O Canadian Grain Commission grain inspector Gillian So shows farmers visiting Cargill’s Vancouver terminal a standard sample of soybeans. CGC inspectors use standard samples, put together every year after harvest, as a visual example by which to compare the grain they are grading. PHOTO: ALLAN DAWSON

are “responsible to maintain (the) cars,” and “responsible for replacing cars that are retired or destroyed, which is consistent with their obligations under the Canada Transportation Act.” Under the MRE, there are several mechanisms to encourage the railways to invest, including in cars, the Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) said in an email. “The Canada Transportation Act requires the agency to make adjustments to reflect costs incurred by the railways when they replace governmentowned hopper cars,” the email says. “As a result, when the railways replace the older cars with newer, more efficient cars, the costs of these investments are returned.” The MRE also compensates the railways for leasing and maintaining cars. Asked to clarify its position CN said the following: “CN has been replacing hopper cars as they become damaged and taken out of service. Going forward, it is difficult to justify the large-scale investment required to replace the aging fleet under the current regulatory framework. While railways receive adjustments to the revenue cap (MRE) for replacing government hopper cars, the revenue cap formula does not assure adequate compensation.”

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CN and CP Rail say they want the MRE removed. Following the meeting Mazier hadn’t changed his mind in favour of keeping it. “It is a rates governor, so the railways can’t take the rates and all of a sudden jack them right up,” he said. “What it does is offer stability to the freight market in Canada.”

Interswitching costs According to MacDonald CN isn’t properly compensated for interswitching either. Interswitching is a regulation to encourage competition by allowing one railway to move grain off of a competitor’s line. The CTA says the railways are properly compensated. “Regulations set the rates to be charged for interswitching services provided by the terminal carrier, thereby establishing a predictable and fair pricing regime…” the CTA said in an email. “Following the prescription in the act that any rate established by the agency must be commercially fair and reasonable to all parties, the agency develops the rate for the extended distance to cover railway operating expenses, capital assets consumed, interest payments on the capital used, and the federal, provincial, and municipal taxes incurred in performing those activities, plus an appropriate contribution to the railway’s fixed costs and an adequate profit for the railway shareholders.” Meanwhile, CN is having a good year. “Our job is to try to do what we can to get as much revenue as we can under that (MRE) system,” MacDonald said. CN’s second quarter net income of $858 million, is down slightly from $886 million during the same period last year, CN’s website says. In 2015 CN had an operating ratio of 58.2 per cent — “one of the lowest operating ratios among Class 1 railroads.” It was even better during this year’s second quarter at 54.5 per cent. Operating ratio is a company’s operating expenses as a percentage of revenue. “In railroading, an operating ratio of 80 or lower is considered desirable,” says Wikipedia. “The smaller the ratio, the greater the organization’s ability to generate profit. The ratio does not factor in expansion or debt repayment.” allan@fbcpublishing.com

ne thing most farmers and the railways agree on is the current fleet of aging government and publicly owned grain hopper cars soon needs to be replaced. Doug MacDonald, CN’s vice-president of bulk commodities, told representatives from the Alberta Federation of Agriculture (AFA), Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan and Manitoba’s Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP) Nov. 15 the cars are close to the end of their 50-year lifespan. The annual attrition rate is five to 10 per cent or around 400 cars, he said. Steve Pratte, a policy analyst with the Canadian Canola Growers Association, agrees car numbers are dropping and need to replaced. “The pace of that decline will accelerate noticeably in 2022 when the Alberta government’s current 900-car fleet reaches the end of its economic life, and is withdrawn from service,” Pratte wrote in a paper. “A more significant reduction will follow between 2025 and 2027 when the remnants of 3,600 federal hopper cars bought in the mid-1970s are slated for retirement, which will reduce the residual to an estimated 4,300. By 2035, virtually all of the remaining cars will have been retired as well.” T h a t ra i s e s q u e s t i o n s about how to replace them, and more importantly, who will pay? The answer to the latter is almost certainly farmers. The federal government is unlikely to. And if the railways, car-leasing companies or grain companies buy the cars, which costs about $100,000 each, the cost will be passed back to farmers through freight charges. “Do we want CN to own these cars? If you don’t have grain cars it doesn’t matter how many people or locomotives you have. You can’t move the grain,” Canadian Federation of Agriculture vice-president Humphrey Bannock said after he and other farmers met with CN Rail officials. “Maybe farmers should

own them,” added Alberta Federation of Agriculture president Lynn Jacobson. “Should we have a pool of cars that we can have on the spot and lease them out to whoever wants to pull them? We are paying for it anyways,” said KAP president Dan Mazier. Whoever owns the cars needs to be compensated, MacDonald said. If it’s the railways, the maximum revenue entitlement, which regulates railway earnings from shipping grain, must be adjusted, he said. If it’s farmers or grain companies the rates charged to ship grain should be reduced. Pratte’s paper says there are 22,000 cars and about half (11,500) are publicly owned. That shows the railways have been replacing the publicly owned cars by buying or leasing cars. And while the Canada Transportation Act reflects “the incremental costs of obtaining cars arising from the sale, lease, withdrawal or disposal of the government hopper car fleet, as well as those incurred for their maintenance,” there have been issues on how the Canadian Transportation Agency, which administers the act, interprets “government fleet” and “incremental cost,” Pratte wrote. “While the MRE is in force, additional consideration may well need to be given to the existing treatment of replacement hopper cars, particularly if it is not to undermine the investment that will be required.” CN’s MacDonald made the same point. Although every investor wants a good return from an asset farmers might look at investing cars differently. Given that farmers will pay for the cars whoever owns them they might be prepared to earn less so long as they gain enough through lower freight charges and better service. Pratte’s paper notes that not every car needs to be replaced. The cars hold more now, trains are longer and turning faster, which means fewer cars are needed. He estimates for every 10 cars that are retired nine replacements are needed. allan@fbcpublishing.com

Farmers from the Alberta Federation of Agriculture, Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan and Keystone Agricultural Producers toured the Port of Vancouver last week, including Cargill’s grain terminal. PHOTO: ALLAN DAWSON

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are services now produced on ALUS Canada projects acres right across the country. New Acre will enable farmers and ranchers to dedicate additional areas of marginal farmland to the production of these ecosystem services, said Gilvesy in a telephone interview from his farm in Norfolk County, Ont. “The moniker New Acre tries to identify what farmers and ranchers do is new and it’s additional,” he said. “They’re not taking something that exists and protecting it. They’re producing more.” Currently, ALUS Canada has 19 projects in six provinces with just over 18,000 enrolled acres. A pilot project began in Quebec this year, another is pending in Nova Scotia and there are expressions of interest for more in Ontario and Alberta. Support for its New Acre Project will help them reach their goal of 25,000 enrolled acres by end of 2017, Gilvesy said. “The New Acre Project will be

“We are highly confident that the Canadian business community is going to come to this concept.” Bryan Gilvesy CEO ALUS Canada

ALUS Canada funds acres of ecosystem services, such as wildlife habitat, pollinator meadows, carbon capture, clean air, clean water, and more. Pictured is an example of deer-friendly fencing that allows access to wetland and riparian areas while managing cattle use of fragile areas. PHOTO: ALUS Canada

the tool that ALUS Canada will use to get those acres funded.” It’s an idea whose time has come, Gilvesy continued. Increasingly, the public wants to connect to rural areas and agriculture. Water quality is fundamental to downstream urban

centres. Consumers want to know food is being produced on well-managed land. Individuals sponsoring a New Acre will know what they’re getting for their money, he said. “You’re not tying your giving to an organization. You’re tying it to

what you know is happening on that farmer’s land.” They anticipate significant uptake from corporate sponsors, he said. Corporations will be able to select specific regions of the country if they wish, and select what types

of farmers they want to support with their givings, he said. A beer company, as one example, might want to direct its contributions at barley growers, he said. “That’s the kind of scenario we’re trying to create.” “We are highly confident that the business community is going to come to this concept,” he added. They will be meeting with potential sponsors and rolling out more details about the project in the coming months, he said. lorraine@fbcpublishing.com

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LIVESTOCK MARKETS (Friday to Thursday) Winnipeg November 18, 2016 Slaughter Cattle Steers — Heifers — D1, 2 Cows 70.00 - 78.00 D3 Cows 62.00 - 70.00 Bulls 90.00 - 98.00 Feeder Cattle (Price ranges for feeders refer to top-quality animals only) Steers (901+ lbs.) 145.00 - 166.00 (801-900 lbs.) 155.00 - 168.00 (701-800 lbs.) 155.00 - 178.00 (601-700 lbs.) 160.00 - 186.00 (501-600 lbs.) 165.00 - 192.00 (401-500 lbs.) 175.00 - 206.00 Heifers (901+ lbs.) 130.00 - 152.00 (801-900 lbs.) 133.00 - 156.00 (701-800 lbs.) 140.00 - 158.00 (601-700 lbs.) 140.00 - 162.00 (501-600 lbs.) 142.00 - 163.50 (401-500 lbs.) 145.00 - 168.00

Heifers

($/cwt) (1,000+ lbs.) (850+ lbs.)

Alberta South $ 142.00 - 142.00 — 75.00-90.00 69.00-82.00 — $ 156.00 - 167.00 159.00 - 170.00 164.00 - 176.00 169.00 - 185.00 175.00 - 198.00 189.00 - 213.00 $ 143.00 - 155.00 143.00 - 157.00 145.00 - 157.00 147.00 - 162.00 150.00 - 168.00 158.00 - 179.00

(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 (November 18, 2016) in U.S. Fed Cattle Close Change December 2016 108.23 3.72 February 2017 108.80 3.30 April 2017 108.98 3.68 June 2017 100.70 3.40 August 2017 97.35 2.57 October 2017 97.73 1.97

Feeder Cattle November 2016 January 2017 March 2017 April 2017 May 2017 August 2017

Cattle Slaughter Canada East West Manitoba U.S.

$1 Cdn: $0.7396 U.S. $1 U.S: $1.3519 Cdn.

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Cattle Prices

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

EXCHANGES: NOVEMBER 18, 2016

Ontario 117.78 - 131.88 113.09 - 131.00 58.25 - 79.99 58.25 - 79.99 88.28 - 105.44 $ 151.96 - 173.68 138.32 - 174.41 137.87 - 175.99 146.35 - 190.54 154.03 - 199.53 161.18 - 212.28 $ 123.89 - 147.73 135.66 - 152.71 126.25 - 154.37 132.38 - 164.26 138.82 - 174.60 154.61 - 185.14 $

Close 126.98 124.93 121.03 120.45 119.70 120.30

Change 1.77 4.60 4.08 3.90 3.98 3.70

Cattle Grades (Canada)

Week Ending Nov 12, 2016 56,370 12,329 44,041 NA 610,000

Previous Year 52,411 11,582 40,829 NA 558,000

Week Ending Nov 12, 2016 1,145 28,320 13,184 624 1,001 11,060 321

Prime AAA AA A B D E

Previous Year 1,132 26,813 14,419 858 827 7,715 318

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 135E 125E 116.94

Last Week 137.97 128.02 119.92

Last Year (Index 100) 147.81 140.15 134.50

120.69

124.54

139.66

PQ (Index 100) (Mon.-Fri.)

Relatively steady volumes fetch higher bids at sales Consumers are burdened by choice at the meat counter CNSC

“I don’t know exactly what’s happening here but we’re headed in the right direction.”

dave nickel

DAVE SIMS

he Manitoba cattle market strengthened during the week ended Nov. 18 as buyers spent their time shopping around amid light volumes. “Looks like it wants to pick up a little bit of steam. Just about all classes were up,” said Dave Nickel of Gladstone Auction Mart. According to information provided by the province’s eight major auction marts, bids for calves in the 300- to 400-lb. range improved by $10 per hundredweight while heifers in the 500to 600-lb. range jumped $10-$15. Most other classes also improved by varying amounts. “Our market was up $5-$8. I don’t know exactly what’s happening here but we’re headed in the right direction,” he added. Volumes were relatively steady compared to the previous week with a total of 14,000 animals making their way to market. Last week marked a heavy week of slaughter for both cattle and hogs in the U.S. One analyst believes the large amount of protein available to consumers is just one of the factors keeping the cattle market in check. “Too much turkey, too much pork. What are we doing to do about herd growth?” said Herb Lock of Farm$ense Marketing in Edmonton. Lock expected volumes will likely stay down as producers get the most out of their pastures. Cheap feed has given ranchers the option of fattening up their animals, if they wish, before selling them. “The story this fall is that the biggest calves are bringing the same cents per pound as the middleweights,” he said, adding most calf sellers were beginning to move into profit territory.

Gladstone Auction Mart

Prices are relative, he added, as it was just a year ago most cattle were sharply higher than today. “Some calves last year were bringing $4.50 a pound (350 lbs.); now they’re bringing $2.50,” said Lock. While volumes have risen in the past few weeks, Nickel doesn’t expect massive numbers to flood the market any time soon. “They’re holding back a lot of heifers because there’s still a very wide spread in them,” he explained. Another reason for the lack of heifers in the market may also be tied to the spring weather, according to Lock. “It was a dry spring, so a lot of people sent their heifers off to market, rather than breed them,” he said. “Now, some of them have to keep more of their heifer calves back this year because they didn’t keep any heifers last year.” On the political front no one seems to know what the election of Donald Trump as U.S. president will mean for Canadian cattle growers. Already, there is speculation cattle and softwood lumber will be targeted for tariffs or other penalties in a bid to support U.S. companies. Dave Sims writes for Commodity News Service Canada, a Winnipeg company specializing in grain and commodity market reporting.

Futures (November 18, 2016) in U.S. Hogs

December 2016

47.45

Change 0.08

February 2017 April 2017 May 2017 June 2017

54.23 61.30 68.73 73.45

-0.35 -0.58 -0.40 -0.05

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)

70.00 - 80.00 — 150.00 - 165.00 145.00 - 165.00 150.00 - 175.00 —

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 November 20, 2016 Broiler Turkeys (6.2 kg or under, live weight truck load average) Grade A .................................................$1.910 Undergrade ....................................... $1.820 Hen Turkeys (between 6.2 and 8.5 kg liveweight truck load average) Grade A ............................................... $1.890 Undergrade ........................................$1.790 Light Tom/Heavy Hen Turkeys (between 8.5 and 10.8 kg liveweight truck load average) Grade A ............................................... $1.890 Undergrade ........................................$1.790 Tom Turkeys (10.8 and 13.3 kg, live weight truck load average) Grade A..................................................$1.875 Undergrade..........................................$1.790 Prices are quoted f.o.b. producers premise.

Toronto 89.55 - 134.00 170.44 - 191.02 194.85 - 213.83 187.40 - 221.01 212.23 - 269.24 —

SunGold Specialty Meats —

briefs

Tyson Foods shares slide on dim profit forecast; CEO to step down By Sruthi Ramakrishnan and Lisa Baertlein Reuters

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

Tyson Foods shares tumbled almost 15 per cent Nov. 21, after the U.S.’s biggest meat processor forecast lower-thanexpected 2017 profit and said CEO Donnie Smith would step down at the end of the year. The seller of Jimmy Dean sausage and Ball Park hotdogs also reported disappointing quarterly results due to increased investment spending, the double whammy of

spiking chicken feed costs and lower demand, and a prepared foods production hiccup following the closure of a factory that makes pizza toppings. Tyson expects profit of $4.70 to $4.85 a share (all figures U.S. funds) in the year ending September 2017, below analysts’ average estimate of $4.98. It said it would boost capital spending to $1 billion from $700 million in 2016 to increase production and improve worker safety, animal welfare, food safety and its supply chain. Tom Hayes, the company’s president, will succeed Smith, 56, who has been at the helm since November 2009. Hayes, 51, was previously chief supply chain officer for Hillshire Brands Co., which Tyson bought in 2014.

Tyson cancelled its regular earnings call with journalists, although executives did speak on a call with analysts. The company has been looking to shore up profits by selling more “value-added” items such as pre-seasoned products and heat-and-serve meals, which command higher margins than basic meats. “The board’s decision to name Tom (Hayes) CEO at this time was based on both his track record and how his skills align with the company’s strategic direction and continuing evolution,” John Tyson, chairman of the board and the founder’s grandson, said in a statement. Smith will advise the company for three years after stepping down on Dec. 31.

Goats Kids Billys Mature

Winnipeg ( Hd Fats) — — —

Toronto ($/cwt) 159.33 - 296.98 — 116.79 - 267.78

Horses <1,000 lbs. 1,000 lbs.+

Winnipeg ($/cwt) — —

Toronto ($/cwt) 5.00 - 50.00 44.00 - 67.50

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The Manitoba Co-operator | November 24, 2016

GRAIN MARKETS column

Manitoba Elevator Prices Average quotes as of November 21, 2016 ($/tonne)

Traders balk at big moves ahead of year-end estimates

Future

Basis

Cash

E. Manitoba wheat

194.47

45.06

239.53

W. Manitoba wheat

194.47

40.39

234.86

E. Manitoba canola

514.50

483.73

-30.77

W. Manitoba canola

514.50

475.11

-39.39

The U.S. soybean market sits heavy on oilseed values Phil-Franz Warkentin CNSC

CE Futures Canada canola contracts h e l d ra t h e r ra n g e b o u n d d u r i n g t h e week ended Nov. 18, as uncertainty over just how much canola there will be to market this year kept traders on edge. Weather conditions finally allowed for farmers to get off the last of the crop in many parts of the Prairies over the past few weeks, but progress was far from consistent. Statistics Canada releases its final production estimates of the year on Dec. 6, and should be compiling that data now. The government agency last pegged the crop at 18.4 million tonnes, but that estimate was compiled before the poor harvest and the actual supplies will likely be much smaller. Just how much smaller, however, remains to be seen. While the market may still be trying to get a better handle on the size of the crop, the demand side of the supply/demand equation remains strong. Domestic processors notched a record weekly crush of more than 200,000 tonnes during the week ended Nov. 16, while the export pace is also running strong. Production concerns and solid demand projections have seen the old crop/new crop spread widen out considerably, with July 2017 canola trading at a premium of $20 over the

Source: pdqinfo.ca

November 2017 contract. A more typical market would see the July contract trade below the November due to carrying charges, but the rising inverse can be seen as a good sign of the mounting concerns over tightening supplies. From a chart standpoint, the January canola contract finds itself within a rather broad range between about $500 and $525 per tonne. Most market participants are of the opinion that a test of the lower edge of the range is more likely in the short term than a move higher, as the U.S. soy market should exert a bearish influence on values. CBOT soybeans held rangebound during the week ended Nov. 18, as the U.S. harvest neared completion and South American farmers started to make good seeding progress. Strength in the U.S. dollar index was bearish for values as well. However, soybeans were up sharply Monday morning, Nov. 21, as speculators jumped back on the buy side. Values held below major upside resistance, with any gains likely seen as a good selling opportunity given the underlying bearish fundamentals. Looking at corn and wheat, the two crops moved higher over the course of the week. Speculative short-covering accounted for most of the strength, with ample supplies of both grains thought to be limiting the upside potential going forward. Phil Franz-Warkentin writes for Commodity News Service Canada, a Winnipeg company specializing in grain and commodity market reporting.

Port Prices As of Friday, November 18, 2016 ($/tonne) Last Week

Weekly Change

152.02

1.28

U.S. hard red winter 12% Houston U.S. spring wheat 14% Portland

233.96

3.40

Canola Thunder Bay

524.50

0.60

Canola Vancouver

534.50

0.60

Closing Futures Prices

As of Friday, November 118 2016 ($/tonne) Last Week

Weekly Change

ICE canola

514.50

0.60

ICE milling wheat

231.00

5.00

ICE barley

132.50

0.00

Mpls. HRS wheat

194.47

5.24

Chicago SRW wheat

149.92

1.19

Kansas City HRW wheat

152.03

1.84

Corn

136.02

0.79

Oats

150.76

7.62

Soybeans

365.14

-1.56

Soymeal

342.06

-1.10

Soyoil

750.80

-15.88

Cash Prices Winnipeg As of Friday, November 18, 2016 ($/tonne) Last Week

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

Weekly Change

Feed wheat

n/a

Feed barley

153.41

-2.76

n/a

460.61

-6.69

Rye Flaxseed Feed peas

n/a

Oats

208.79

3.24

Soybeans

418.88

0.73

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

14.55

-0.10

Ask

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

Wheat bids firm, underpinned by U.S. futures CWRS prices rose about $5-$6 per tonne from the previous week BY DAVE SIMS CNS Canada

pring wheat and durum bids in Western Canada moved higher during the week ended Nov. 18, underpinned by action in U.S. futures. Depending on the location, average Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS) wheat prices were up $5-$6 per tonne compared to the previous week. Average prices ranged f ro m a b o u t $ 2 2 9 p e r t o n n e i n Saskatchewan’s southeast, to as high as $244 in northern Alberta, according to price quotes from a cross-section of delivery points compiled by PDQ (Price and Data Quotes). Quoted basis levels varied from location to location, but gained about $2-$4 on average, to range

from about $35 to $50 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 the Canadian dollar cash bids. When accounting for currency exchange rates by adjusting Canadian prices to U.S. dollars, CWRS bids ranged from US$169 to US$180 per tonne. That would put the currency-adjusted basis levels at about US$14 to US$25 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 $19 to $30 below the futures. Average durum prices were up to $3 higher than the previous week,

… if the Minneapolis futures are converted to Canadian dollars, CWRS basis levels across Western Canada range from $19 to $30 below the futures.

with bids in Saskatchewan coming in at about $307-$321 per tonne. The March spring wheat contract in Minneapolis, which most CWRS contracts in Canada are based off of, was quoted Nov. 18 at US$5.265 per bushel, up 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 Canada Prairie Spring Red (CPSR) wheat in Canada.

The March K.C. wheat contract was quoted Nov. 18 at US$4.31 per bushel, up 10.5 U.S. cents compared to the previous week. T h e Ma rc h C h i c a g o Bo a rd o f Trade soft wheat contract settled Nov. 18 at US$4.2525, up by 12.75 U.S. cents on the week. The Canadian dollar was trading at 74 U.S. cents on Nov. 18, up by a fifth of a cent compared to the previous week.

The Manitoba Co-operator | November 24, 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

What will it take to expand the herd?

Throughout its fall district meetings, the Manitoba Beef Producers has been polling its membership for input on what it will take to expand the provincial herd BY JENNIFER PAIGE Co-operator staff / Brandon

hen Manitoba’s new agriculture minister spoke up this July, during a tour of the Manitoba Forage and Beef Initiative, he made a bold statement. He said he wanted to see the provincial cattle herd hit pre-BSE numbers inside of a decade, a goal that would see the number of cattle in Manitoba roughly double. “When I look at our numbers we were at about 750,000, at our high, when we had our best beef numbers,” Ralph Eichler said at the time. “Our cows now are down to just over 400,000, we want to see that grow and get back to where we were.” Between the wishing and reality though are a lot of details that need to be worked out, numbers that need to be crunched and obstacles to overcome. That’s why the Manitoba Beef Producers (MBP) has been on a mission during its fall meeting season to talk to producers about just what needs to happen.

According to the Manitoba Beef Producers, as of January 2016, the province had 485,000 cows, including dairy cows. photos: jennifer paige

Not impossible Brian Lemon, MBP’s general manager, says it’s a lofty goal, with just 485,000 cows in the province now, including dairy animals. Adding another 350,000 or so won’t just happen overnight, it’s going to take planning and creating the right conditions, said Lemon. “With prices the way they are right now it is going to be a hard number to get to. Nothing attracts entrance to an industry like profits and if we can find a way to bring some profit to this industry, I don’t think 750,000 head is out of the question,” Lemon said. “Bringing profitability to the industry is the key to everything, having existing producers being willing to grow their herds and for young producers to want to get into the industry. But, the profitability needs to be stable and producers need to have confidence in it.” When making his announcement in July, Eichler acknowledged there was work to be done within the sector to make this a feasible goal. “At the end of the day we want to see an increase in cow numbers. We are situated perfectly for grazing cattle in Manitoba, so let’s take advantage of that opportunity,” Eichler said. “There are things that we can do as government to help young people get involved. We could look at financial incentives and there are some now but not at the extent where I think they need to be, in particular for the beef industry.” Following the announcement, MBP began a number of industry consultations and has spoken with Eichler and other government members to determine what they had in mind to reach this goal. “Coming out of those meetings one of the things we promised to do was go out and talk to our members and we decided to include this discussion with our fall district meetings to get a sense from our membership, what are the issues, hurdles, and solutions,” Lemon said.

“Bringing profitability to the industry is the key to everything, having existing producers being willing to grow their herds and for young producers to want to get into the industry. But, the profitability needs to be stable and producers need to have confidence in it.” Brian Lemon, general manager of the Manitoba Beef Producers led discussion around expanding the provincial herd at the organization’s fall district meetings.

At the District 7 meeting held in Birtle on Nov. 10, discussion leaned towards the need to make the sector more profitable, develop better risk management tools, establish a labour strategy and increase lobbying efforts for agriculture education to better secure consumers. “It is hard to attract new producers into the industry when there is such instability with prices and profit. A lot of the younger generations have also watched producers struggle, having to get off-farm jobs just to sustain the farm, this is not something that is appealing to them,” said Larry Gerelus, cattle producer from Shoal Lake.

Finding help MBP members also identified the need for the sector to formulate a labour strategy that would be capable of developing a pool of qualified labour. “Producers want the option to take the day off and that is not feasible with the lack of labour options we have today. There is a need for a better system and a better way to get qualified labour,” said

Brian Lemon general manager of the Manitoba Beef Producers

Ed Maybawiuk, a cattle producer from Roblin. Another key issue was access to more acres. After a number of years of flooding throughout the province, some grazing lands have been lost to the onslaught of water. “Depending on the region, six out of the last nine years we have been flooded out. That is the kind of stuff that gets in the way of having confidence in earning a living,” Lemon said. “To grow the herd we need more producers, producers with bigger herds and more acres. We have lost acres to cropping and flooding. So, how do we get those acres back? If we can get those acres back, we can bring the price of land down, which will make it much easier for new producers to become established.” Lemon believes the timeline Eichler has laid out is realistic, but says there is no point in reaching the goal if it is not done in a sustainable manner. “You don’t change regulations overnight, you don’t grow the herd overnight, and so the eight- to 10-year time frame is probably fairly realistic,” Lemon said.

Manitoba’s Minister of Agriculture Ralph Eichler wants to grow the provincial herd to 750,000 head over the next decade.

“But, it is important to do this right. You don’t want to spike our cattle herd without markets for them, without infrastructure around it and without a sustainable base.” Throughout the 14 MBP district meetings, a poll was conducted in order to provide the provincial government with feedback. The poll included questions regarding current farm sizes, herd numbers, factors affecting producers’ ability to expand and also gave attendees a chance to express the three tools they would find most valuable in expanding their herd. MBP will compile the poll results and continue discussions with the provincial government on how to move forward. “This will be a challenge but we are happy to have a partner in government that is looking positively and is looking to grow our industry because that is a good thing. It is good to have big goals and have something to work towards,” Lemon said. jennifer.paige@fbcpublishing.com

The Manitoba Co-operator | November 24, 2016

MBFI collaboration draws accolades from visiting graziers Tour participants said the model performs extension, something Canada has begun to fall behind on BY DUNCAN MORRISON Co-operator contributor

round 40 delegates to the Canadian Forage and Grasslands Association annual conference, held last week in Winnipeg, arrived a day early to get a look at how Manitoba does it. They enjoyed unseasonably warm and sunny weather as they took a close-up look at the action at the Manitoba Beef and Forage Initiative (MBFI) operations around Brandon. In between enjoying the weather though, attendees said the takeaway from the day was the great potential the three MBFI research demonstration locations have on local, regional, national and international levels. “It was an excellent day,” said Ray Robertson, CFGA chair and a custom grazing producer from Markdale, Ont., where he and wife Evelyn farm. “It’s a great facility and tremendous opportunity for everyone in the beef and forage industry to use the MBFI research and extension efforts to better our industry.” L o c a t e d a t t h re e s i t e s : Brookdale, First Street and Johnson Pasture, all near Brandon, the MBFI is an industryled centre of agricultural innovation engaging in science-based research to benefit valuable ecosystems, improve producer profitability and build social awareness around the beef and forage industry. “MBFI is a collaboration between Manitoba Agriculture, Manitoba Beef Producers, Manitoba Forage and Grassland Association, and Ducks Unlimited Canada with direction from stakeholders collaborating for the advancement of the industry,” said Glenn Friesen, Manitoba Agriculture’s project lead on the MBFI. “As a group, we want producers, industry and stakeholders aware of our MBFI programs and potential and the opportunity to broadcast this to Canada’s forage and grassland leaders as part of the CFGA 2016 conference in Winnipeg was a great opportunity to do so.” Most of the tour time was spent at Brookdale, where the bulk of the MBFI research is taking place, however, there were also stops at the other two sites as well. During the stops, researchers from Manitoba Agriculture and the University of Manitoba took the national audience to the heart of some of the leading-edge beef and forage research underway at the MBFI. After hearing from research leads on soil health, leafy spurge, extended grazing, forage quality, watering systems, riparian areas, carbon sequestration and herd health, the MBFI’s focus on extension — that is communicating the results of research from researchers in ways that connect with users and stakeholders — struck a chord with Robertson. “I heard a presentation recently where Canada was ranked No. 9 in the world in agricultural extension efforts,” he said. “Extension has kind of dropped off our national map, yet, in many ways effective extension is what Canada needs to surround our agriculture producers and land managers with so

“Extension has kind of dropped off our national map, yet, in many ways effective extension is what Canada needs to surround our agriculture producers and land managers with.” Ray Robertson CFGA chair

we can get back on that international stage as the global leaders.” He added the MBFI is a big step in the direction and called for more collaboration and leadership across Canada. Longtime CFGA board member Doug Wray, of Irricana, Alta., where he and wife Linda run a herd of 300 cows on a foragefocused ranch operation, said the enthusiasm of the researchers and the combination of youth, partner collaboration and strong research

is a well-timed recipe for the rest of Canada to watch closely and learn from. “These are bright and engaged researchers looking for solutions that should resonate with all of us who work on the land,” said Wray, who was acknowledged with the 2016 New Holland CFGA Leadership Award at the Winnipeg conference. “The MBFI is bringing together the partnerships, the facilities, the researchers. It’s fantastic.”

Graziers from across Canada visited the Manitoba Beef and Forage Initiative recently. PHOTO: DUNCAN MORRISON

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The Manitoba Co-operator | November 24, 2016

Alberta cattle producers devastated by bovine TB quarantine There are roughly 10,000 cattle under quarantine, and every animal can cost as much as $3 a day in feed and yardage costs BY JENNIFER BLAIR Staff

anches under quarantine in southeastern Alberta and southwestern Saskatchewan could be collectively losing $15,000 to $30,000 per day feeding and caring for the roughly 10,000 cattle they can neither move nor sell. And much of that money m a y n e v e r b e r e c ov e r e d , which is prompting calls for a new approach to compensating producers whose herds are being investigated for bovine tuberculosis. “These are cow-calf producers, and they’re not able to move their calves at exactly the time of year that you would be moving them to sell them,” said Rich Smith, executive director of Alberta Beef Producers. “Now t h e y ’re h a v i n g t o hold and feed their calves, and they don’t have facilities or feed for wintering their c a l v e s. A n d b e c a u s e t h e y haven’t made any sales, they don’t have any money to purchase feed.

Many of the cattle now under quarantine would have been sold this fall. Now cash-strapped ranchers must feed them at a time when cattle prices are moving downward. PHOTO: THINKSTOCK

“It’s been devastating for those producers.” I n l a t e S e p t e m b e r, t h e USDA confirmed a case o f b ov i n e t u b e rc u l o s i s i n

q u a ra n t i n e d . T h e p o s i t i ve case of the disease will not change Canada’s tuberculosis-free status and should not affect trade, said Smith.

one cow from a farm near Jenner, Alta. and since then, around 33 operations in Alberta and two in southern Saskatchewan have been

“The tuberculosis case does not have huge significance for the industry as a whole, but it’s devastating for those producers who are affected by it,” he said. “ We’ve asked the provincial gover nment to look at AgriRecovery — which is disaster funding — to offset the costs to producers and also look at some short-term financial support to get them through this crunch.” Producers receive fair market value for any animals that test positive for the disease and are destroyed, but “there’s no federal compensation in place to pay for those animals in terms of yardage and feed,” said veterinarian Dr. Cody Creelman. “There are some resources available within each provi n c e — l i k e A g r i St a b i l i t y — that can potentially help offset some of those costs, but it’s very difficult,” said Creelman of Veterinary AgriHealth Ser vices in Airdrie, Alta. Continued on next page »

LIVESTOCK AUCTION RESULTS Weight Category

Ashern

Gladstone

Grunthal

Heartland

Brandon

Virden

Killarney

Ste. Rose

Winnipeg

18-Nov

Feeder Steers

16-Nov

15-Nov

16-Nov

14-Nov

17-Nov

No. on offer

1,853

878*

719

2,416*

3,395*

1,051*

2,044*

1,130

n/a

140.00-155.00

Over 1,000 lbs. 900-1,000

n/a

135.00-150.00

140.00-160.00

n/a

150.00-167.00

n/a

160.00-164.00

145.00-164.00

800-900

150.00-162.25

140.00-175.00

n/a

150.00-169.00

158.00-171.50

n/a

150.00-167.00 (169.00)

145.00-168.00

700-800

156.00-174.00

160.00-178.50

135.00-166.00

160.00-177.00

168.00-184.00

165.00-177.00

160.00-177.00 (188.00)

160.00-175.00

600-700

155.00-189.25

170.00-187.00

145.00-179.00

175.00-188.00

177.00-194.00

170.00-185.00 (193.00)

170.00-188.00 (189.00)

158.00-190.00

500-600

180.00-194.00

175.00-194.50

160.00-207.00

180.00-199.50

184.00-200.00

175.00-195.00 (200.00)

185.00-208.00 (210.00)

180.00-213.00

400-500

185.00-204.00

185.00-210.00

165.00-225.00

190.00-211.00

193.00-215.00

185.00-205.00

190.00-215.00 (219.00)

185.00-217.00

300-400

198.00-212.00

190.00-215.00

170.00-256.00

205.00-225.00

200.00-228.00

190.00-213.00

190.00-220.00 (227.00)

190.00-245.00

Feeder heifers 900-1,000 lbs.

130.00-149.50

110.00-132.00

115.00-146.00

n/a

129.00-145.00

n/a

135.00-154.00

800-900

130.00-154.25

125.00-152.00

122.00-157.00

130.00-140.00

138.00-152.00

140.00-151.50

n/a

140.00-160.00

700-800

148.00-158.50

130.00-154.00

125.00-155.00

135.00-148.00

138.00-148.00

140.00-154.50

140.00-151.00

145.00-163.00

600-700

140.00-156.50

130.00-149.50

128.00-160.00

140.00-153.00

143.00-156.00

140.00-158.50

145.00-157.00 (161.00)

150.00-165.00

500-600

149.00-165.00

140.00-167.00

145.00-176.00

148.00-163.00

148.00-166.00

150.00-164.00

150.00-178.00 (182.00)

150.00-180.00

400-500

154.00-176.00

150.00-175.00

155.00-215.00

155.00-171.00

159.00-176.00

160.00-180.00

160.00-175.00 (190.00)

165.00-187.00

300-400

n/a

160.00-185.00

165.00-210.00

160.00-186.00

170.00-195.00

170.00-203.00

170.00-186.00 (195.00)

175.00-206.00

Slaughter Market No. on offer

190

n/a

170

D1-D2 Cows

77.00-84.00

65.00-80.00

62.00-85.00

75.00-85.00

76.00-83.00

70.00-80.00 (84.00)

72.00-79.00 (83.00)

70.00-79.00

D3-D5 Cows

68.00-76.00

n/a

60.00-75.00

68.00-74.00

n/a

65.00-72.00

66.00-74.00

Age Verified

83.00-96.00

n/a

78.00-85.00 (86.00)

100.00-108.00

n/a

Good Bulls

99.00-114.00

n/a

73.50-91.25

100.00-109.00 (114.00)

105.00-116.00

n/a

100.00-110.00

95.00-103.00

Butcher Steers

n/a

Butcher Heifers

n/a

Feeder Cows

n/a

80.00-93.00

n/a

80.00-98.00

Fleshy Export Cows

n/a

Lean Export Cows

n/a

120.00-135.00

n/a

87.00-117.00

110.00-115.00

n/a

Heiferettes * includes slaughter market

(Note all prices in CDN$ per cwt. These prices also generally represent the top one-third of sales reported by the auction yard.)

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“These guys are going from day to day, and these applic a t i o n s a r e n’t p r o c e s s e d overnight. You have living c re a t u re s t h at need these resources, and I don’t know of a good solution in terms of making sure these farmers are taken care of.” And as the quarantine stretches on, the costs will continue to climb, he added. Costs will vary depending on the price of feed and the type of winter feeding system used, but at a minimum, producers can expect to pay around $1 to $2 per head per day to feed cattle over the winter — not counting yardage costs. “You could expect on a peranimal basis to be running between 50 cents and $1 per animal per day to keep those animals in terms of yardage,” said Creelman. “Then it’s really dependent on what you have available for feed — whether you’re buying it, able to use some forage, or still have some saved. But it gets more and more expensive as you get into the winter.” And for those producers who don’t have the facilities or cash flow to feed their cattle over the winter, this quarantine is quickly becoming a crisis. “The majority of the producers on the cow-calf side is going to be lucky to break even with every factor worki n g i n t h e i r f a v o u r,” s a i d Creelman. “For producers, cash flow is strapped already right now b e c a u s e c a l f m a r k e t s a re down, but these guys have lost the ability to sell into the higher markets earlier on. “Emergency is the perfect word for it.”

“The tuberculosis case does not have huge significance for the industry as a whole, but it’s devastating for those producers who are affected by it.” Rich Smith

“They think they’re getting close to the number of herds that will end up being quarantined, though they may have a few more,” he said. “They will be doing trace-outs of the animals that were part of the infected herd over the last five years, but that typically won’t result in quarantines of facilities. It will just identify specific animals that need to be watched.” But the CFIA has committed to improving the “information flow” to affected producers, said Smith. “Producers are concerned and they have a lot of questions about how the inves-

tigation is proceeding,” he said. “They made a commitment to us that they’re going to do a better job of communicating with the producers who are affected by the investigation. “The challenge is that they’re doing an investigation, so until you get the results of the investigation, you don’t have much information to impart to people.”

Elk suspected One of the unknowns is the origin of this particular case of bovine tuberculosis. “ We h a v e n o s e n s e o f where this came from,” said

Smith. “This is a strain of TB that hasn’t been detected in Canada before in either livestock or wildlife, so we don’t have any sense right now of the origin of this disease.” But the industry needs to be careful about drawing conclusions from that, said Dr. Eugene Janzen, a professor at the University of Calgary faculty of veterinary medicine. “O t h e r c o u n t r i e s i n t h e world have reported different strains than we’re familiar with,” he said. “ The science of examining those organisms — the molecular tests that we’re able to do — have probably pointed out differences that we might not have been aware of in the past. “We’re still awaiting completion of that investigation, a n d w h i l e w e’re a w a i t i n g that, we’re speculating quite a bit.” The prime suspects are the 7,000 or so wild elk that roam on the Suffield military base, directly south of where the infected cow came from, said Janzen. “There’s lots of precedent for wildlife acting as a reservoir or contributing to

the persistence of the problem within the cattle herd,” said Janzen. “But we have to be careful not to incriminate wildlife simply because, at this stage, we don’t know. “Until we know for sure, (culling) is probably not a discussion we want to have.” Creelman agrees “It’s too soon to tell, and really, without evidence of TB within that native herd of elk or deer by culling or testing, it would be impossible to tell or do any tests on the cows to determine if that’s the case.” R i g h t n ow, t h e C F I A i s focused on testing cattle — not elk — and aside from some “advanced passive surveillance during this hunting season,” that’s unlikely to change, said Smith. “Ultimately, we expect that the investigation will extend out to the wildlife, but other than this enhanced passive surveillance, the current focus is on trying to get the cattle tested.” jennifer.blair@fbcpublishing.com

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Long investigation A n d t h e C F I A d o e s n’t y e t know how long the quarantine will last as it begins testing the 10,000 cattle, but in a Nov. 10 statement, it said it “is not expected to be completed for several months.” “We don’t know what the final timelines will be, but I don’t see the timelines shortening up,” said Creelman. The “sheer size” of the herds being tested is slowing down the process, he added. “We’re talking about very progressive producers who are running very large operations, so the logistics of being able to move those animals and implement protocols — well, I don’t think this scale was ever imagined from a regulatory standpoint,” said Creelman. The protocols were likely designed for average cattle herds of around 100 to 200 cows, he said, and with that number, “it’s logistically feasible to run those animals through and do the tests.” “ B u t n ow w e’r e t a l k i n g about very large herds, and I don’t think anyone thought of this scenario,” he said. Initially, the CFIA sent only two teams to test the animals, but it has since added three more. “That will speed the process along, but once again, we’re talking about massive amounts of cattle, and it’s very difficult to scale that test. There’s nothing you can really do to speed up the results either.” But it’s unlikely that many more farms will be quarantined in the weeks ahead, said Smith.

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The Manitoba Co-operator | November 24, 2016

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Pattern expected to shift, but just slightly Issued: Monday, November 21, 2016 · Covering: November 23 – November 30, 2016 Daniel Bezte Weather Vane

ast week’s forecast was a little bit of a bust. The forecasted storm system did form as expected, but by last Wednesday, the weather models had come to an agreement on a much more southerly path and that is what ended up happening. As a result, no significant snow fell across southern or central Manitoba and this lack of snow cover, in turn, kept our temperatures from cooling off as much as forecast. So, while we did see a change in the overall weather pattern, it was not quite the change that was expected. For this forecast period I’m at a bit of a disadvantage as the weather models are showing a system moving through southern regions of Manitoba on Tuesday, possibly bringing some measurable snow. If this system does bring some snow, temperatures will be cooler than forecast. Once this system moves by, the remainder of the week looks to be fairly quiet, as weak high pressure slides by to our north. Temperatures look to be mild with highs, depending on snow

cover, expected to be right around 0 C and overnight lows in the -5 to -10 C range. Over the weekend the weather models show a couple of weak lows moving through. The first low will push through on Saturday bringing clouds and flurries. Accumulations look to be less than two cm from this system. The second system will quickly flow by on Sunday and it looks to be drier than the first one, with only scattered flurries expected. The weather models then predict another Colorado low to develop early next week. Currently the models are keeping this system well to our south, but as usual with these kind of storm systems, we will need to keep an eye on it. Across our region, we should see a mix of sun and clouds along with mild temperatures as daytime highs and lows continue to run near the top end of the usual temperature range for this time of the year. Usual temperature range for this period: Highs, -12 to +1 C; lows, -21 to -7 C. Daniel Bezte is a teacher by profession with a BA (Hon.) in geography, specializing in climatology, from the U of W. He operates a computerized weather station near Birds Hill Park. Contact him with your questions and comments at daniel@bezte.ca.

forecasted total snowfall

For some reason the usual weekly and monthly precipitation maps for the Prairies are not up to date, so for this issue we’ll look at the forecasted total snowfall map, which shows the predicted total snowfall, assuming a 10:1 snow-to-water ratio. Only the eastern parts of Manitoba are expected to see any significant snowfall before the end of the month.

A tool for visualizing weather forecasts TropicalTidbits.com displays weather model data in a style helpful to forecasters BY DANIEL BEZTE Co-operator contributor

t always amazes me how easily we can get stuck in our ways, whether it’s in daily routines, things we eat or even the websites we use to keep ourselves informed. In the past I have discussed different websites I use to see what the different weather m o d e l s a re s h ow i n g . O n e website in particular is the Weather Underground (wun derground.com) and its Wundermap page. They have done some “upgrading” to this page since I last discussed it and to be truthful, I’m finding the functionality of the page is not as good as it once was. I still find it useful to look and compare some of the different weather model forecasts, but page freezes and little quirks are making it a little annoying at times. With this playing in the back of my mind, I came across a link to a different website that displays weather model data, and I’ll have to admit, I love the way this website displays the weather model data. The name of the website is Tropical Tidbits (TropicalTidbits.com), and as the name suggests, the main purpose of the site is to discuss tropical meteorol-

As most of you know, information is useful only when it is displayed or presented in a manner that is easy to understand.

ogy. It is run by Levi Cowan, a master’s student in tropical meteorology at Florida State University. He is not associated with any government or official forecasting agency; the site simply displays information that is readily available. As most of you know, information is useful only when it is displayed or presented in a manner that is easy to understand. When you first go to this website you’ll want to click on the top link called Forecast Models. This will bring you to the numerical model predictions page, where it will automatically load the latest run of the GFS weather model. This weather model is one of the two main weather models I primarily use when I am trying to figure out the weather. Along the top of this page, there are several tabs available and you are free to explore them, but for the most part I just stick to the GFS tab.

Under these tabs there are some animation controls that let you either step through the forecasts one by one (keyboard arrow keys will also do this) or you can hit the “play” button to have each forecast display right after another, which gives it an animated look. On the far right is a dropdown list showing all the different forecast model runs. Usually, you’ll want to select the most recent, but sometimes it is interesting to look back at older model runs to compare how the weather model is handling different features over time. Just below this drop-down list is a grid that shows the forecast hour for the currently selected model run. The number listed is the time in hours into the future that the forecast image depicts. For example, if you click on “060,” the image that comes up will be the forecast for 60 hours from the time the model run

was created. The nice thing with this grid is when you first load the page or select new information to display, the times on the grid will be shaded light red. Then, as each of these images is downloaded to your browser, the buttons become white. I find this is helpful when I have a slow connection. Ne a r t h e b o t t o m o f t h e page you have some buttons in blue. The Regions button allows you to change which part of the world you want to see. The default is set to the U.S., with a good chunk of southern Canada, and for the most part, I find this good enough. Sometimes I switch to the North America view to see the bigger picture, but then the finer details are lost. The last set of menus is a series of grey boxes along the bottom labelled Precip/ Moisture, Lower D ynamics, Upper D ynamics, and Thermodynamics. These are the meat and potatoes of the forecasts. I don’t have the room to go through all the options available so I will just highlight what I find as the most useful. Also, to figure out the units used on each map, simply look at the map title, located at the top left-hand corner of each map. Under the Precip/Moisture

menu, the MSLP & Precip (Rain/Frozen) shows areas of high and low pressure along with precipitation, with green areas rain, blue snow, and pink mixed. I also find the Total Ac c u m u l a t e d Pre c i p, To t a l Snowfall, and 2m Dewpoint useful. The Lower Dynamics menu items are a little more complicated to understand, but one useful one for the non-meteorologist is the MSLP & 10m Wind, which shows the mean sea level pressure pattern along with wind speed and direction at the 10-metre level. The next menu is Upper Dynamics and, like Lower Dynamics, most of the information is difficult to understand. One kind-ofuseful map is the Simulated IR Satellite, which can be used to see the cloud cover. The final menu is Thermodynamics or temperature. The two maps I like to use here are the 2m Air Temperature that shows the forecast near-ground air temperature as well as the 2m Temp Anomaly, the forecast for deviation of air temperature to the long-term average. Well, that’s all the room I have for this week. I hope yo u’l l h a v e s o m e t i m e t o explore this website and that it helps you to understand, visualize and maybe even create your own weather forecasts.

The Manitoba Co-operator | November 24, 2016

CROPS

“Now that the daytime temperatures are below freezing in a lot of locations, they can use that cold air to cool down their canola below freezing, and stop that microbial action.”

BY GORD GILMOUR Co-operator editor

run of unseasonably warm weather has the Manitoba canola crop down to the last few thousand acres left to harvest, after a wet fall had disaster looming. “We’ve made a pile of headway in the last few days,” said Anastasia Kubinec, Manitoba Agriculture oilseed specialist, during a Nov. 18 interview. Before the weather turned, provincial extension staff estimate about two per cent of the crop remained out, much of it in localized areas that had received too much rain and prevented farmers from getting into the fields. That’s now down to about half of one per cent, and dropping every day. The fluid nature of the situation makes it tough to peg just how much is out, but Kubinec says her best guesstimate is somewhere between 5,000 and 10,000 acres, and falling. “It’s probably even lower now,” Kubinec said, noting that even falling temperatures aren’t necessarily a bad thing, since most of what’s coming off is going to be wet no matter what, and cold mornings can harden the ground and let a combine do its job. “I’ve talked to farmers who tell me they’ll be out there on these -8 C mornings,” she said. While the situation is generally better, Kubinec noted there are still pockets of the province that have been particularly wet, such as around The Pas and north of Dauphin, around Fork River, where much of the unharvested acres are concentrated. “Unfortunately the farmers in these areas just haven’t got the weather, even in the past few days, that’s allowed them to get into the field,” she said.

Similar story Farmers across much of the Prairies are reporting the same thing, according to Clint Jurke, an agronomist with the Canola Council of Canada, based out of Lloydminster. “Overall we’ve made a lot of

Clint Jurke Canola Council of Canada

Cooling canola as quickly as possible, using aeration fans and other techniques, will be important to successfully storing late-harvested canola. FILE PHOTO

cold air to cool down their canola below freezing, and stop that microbial action,” he said. Kubinec added canola can be dried and there are farmers with a lot of history doing so, but that it’s not something that should be done without a fair bit of understanding of the risks. “We really emphasize caution, and not too long, not too hot,” she said, adding the best resource for farmers contemplating this course of action is the Prairie Agricultural Machinery Institute (PAMI).

really good progress,” Jurke said, adding that nobody has any firm numbers just yet, but that it’s clear to most there’s been crop coming off. “ T h a t ’s p a r t i c u l a r l y t r u e of the more souther n par ts of the Prairies,” he said. “In Alberta there’s still crop out west of Highway 2, and around Edmonton. In Saskatchewan there’s crop out basically north of Highway 16.” Jurke said growers have definitely benefited from the warm weather, getting what he described as September temperatures in November. That’s been good, but he added there’s no escaping the fact that it is November. “You can really see the effect of the shorter days in terms of how long you can run, and how much the swathes dried up,” he said. “Some of these swathes never got dry, and as a result there’s a lot of wet canola that’s gone into bins.” Kubenic confirmed that’s the case in Manitoba too, saying that the best option for growers is to rely on aeration to cool their canola. Jurke said the colder weather is going to help that too. “Now that the daytime temperatures are below freezing in a lot of locations, they can use that

Monitoring Much of the late harvest appears to be going into the bin at high moisture however, and that means it’s going to be really important to keep a close eye on it. “I’ve heard of canola going into the bin as high as 16 per cent,” Jurke said. “It would be a shame to get it this far, and then lose it right at the end.” The best solution, of course, is for the bins to have moisture- and temperature-monitoring cables that run through the heart of the stored grain, giving regular readings to the farm manager. But of course that’s not always possible. “We recognize that there’s a lot of storage out there that doesn’t

have this, so regular monitoring is going to be key,” he said. That means checking and probing bins regularly, using aeration if you have it, and being prepared to turn the bin if you don’t. “If you do have to turn the bin, the colder it is out the better,” Jurke said. “It will bring the temperature of the canola right down.” There’s also the option of doing what you can to move the crop out as quickly as possible too. Here there’s a fair bit of variability as to what you may be able to do from buyer to buyer. “Some will take it as high as 15 per cent, some nothing over 12 per cent, and some even as low as 10 per cent,” Jurke said. “You may need to blend your wet stuff with your dry stuff to get it low enough.” It’s also a fall when relationships with buyers may pay farmers dividends, with some opportunity for blending within facilities and even the ability to deliver two different sources at once to meet the moisture target. “There are buyers who will let you paper blend — so you’d deliver a super B with wet stuff in the front and dry stuff in the back, and it would even out,” he said. Bottom line for finding markets for wet canola will be working with your buyer, Jurke said, and doing what you can to find the various options open to you. “I think it will definitely pay you to shop your canola around this year,” Jurke said. gord.gilmour@fbcpublishing.com

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EU soft wheat area seen at 24.3 million hectares next year PARIS/Reuters/European Union farmers are expected to sow 24.3 million hectares of soft wheat for next year’s harvest, little changed from 24.2 million in 2016, consultancy Strategie Grains said on Nov. 17, confirming its previous outlook. In a monthly crop report, Strategie Grains estimated that EU barley and grain maize sowings in 2017 would be unchanged from this year, at 12.4 million and 8.8 million hectares, respectively. In its initial projections last month, the consultancy had pointed to little change in sowing areas for soft wheat, winter barley and grain maize, and reduced sowings for spring barley and durum wheat, without giving actual area figures. In the new report it said the durum wheat area was expected to decline by seven per cent to 2.7 million hectares, more than the six per cent decrease it projected last month. It said it expected stable areas for soft wheat and winter barley despite less attractive prices compared to oilseeds after poor conditions limited expected expansion in rapeseed sowing. The stable maize area anticipated for next year would keep plantings at a relatively low level, it said. This reflected good sowing conditions for winter cereals and the low profitability of maize in recent years, particularly versus fellow spring-crop sunflower, Strategie Grains said. Some farmers would be discouraged from sowing durum, the niche wheat variety used to make pasta, due to low prices and poor harvests this year in France and Spain, it said.

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Growing Forward 3 a chance to think big Pulse Canada’s COO calls for an ambitious agenda as the next agriculture policy framework looms “Canadians must do more than just react and adapt to change, we must create and capture the opportunities of the future.”

BY ALEX BINKLEY Co-operator contributor

anada needs to quit fiddling around the edges of its agri-food policies and start thinking big. That’s the message Greg Cherewyk, Pulse Canada’s chief operating officer, brought to a recent meeting of the Commons agriculture committee. He used the occasion to call for a new focus on continuous improvement and transformational innovation in the upcoming Growing Forward 3 (GF3) agriculture policy framework. Doing so will set Canada apart from other agriculture exporting nations, he said. Investment in continuous improvement is crucial, he said, adding that means a new approach that doesn’t seek to simply strengthen the existing business model. He said the Calgar y Statement, issued by the federal and provincial agriculture ministers after their annual meeting this summer, is a framework to support sector strength and competitiveness and to foster transformational innovation. “Canadians must do more than just react and adapt to change, we must create and capture the opportunities of the future,” he said. “Access to international markets is critical for continued profitability and growth. With increasing success in addressing tariff barriers through bilateral free trade agreements, non-tariff barriers are the key obstacles to capitalizing on market opportunities.” Transformational innovation would enable Canada to differentiate its food system by strengthening the connection between food, human health, and environmental health, while simultaneously enhancing the profitability of the ag 10:52 AM sector and the food industry and creating new opportunities. He also noted that there’s a

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need for public involvement in this area, to ensure it happens. “Investments in transformational innovation are intended to create a novel product or service, and thus are inherently more risky for all stakeholders within the agri-food value chain,” Cherewyk said. He also said these type of goals are closely linked to the next policy framework themes of risk management, environmental sustainability, climate change, as well as valueadded agriculture and agrifood processing. For example, a focus on sustainable food would be transformational innovation that addresses socially important issues and priorities of the next policy framework. In this context, sustainability includes human health, environmental health, and economic health and can give benefits well beyond the agriculture sector. “Nutritious food can deliver health outcomes,” he said. “Nutr itious food can also deliver environmental outcomes through reformulation and by keying on dietary footprints. Nutritious and sustainable food can deliver economic outcomes by recognizing the need for all players in the agrifood system to be profitable while also ensuring affordable food for consumers.” Canada also needs to work on resolving an emerging access obstacle for agriculture caused by differences over maximum residue limits, he said.

“Neither the process nor the timing of maximum residue limit establishment is synchronized between regulators like CODEX, at the international level, the European Food Safety Authority, and regional groups like PMRA here in Canada and the EPA in the United States. Rather than seeing a strengthening of alignment at the international level, we see more national approaches with several key countries, even moving away from CODEX to establish their own national systems,” he said. China, India and at least six other countries have brought in their own MRL policies. He also noted transportation performance will be a key ingredient in fostering growth i n t h e e x p o r t s e c t o r, a n d should be an important part of GF3. “Ongoing competitiveness of Canada’s agri-food sector requires that a range of products destined for more than 1 5 0 c o u n t r i e s a ro u n d t h e world be moved in an efficient a n d p re d i c t a b l e m a n n e r,” he said. “Customers in every market need to know that the quantity and quality of product that has been purchased will be delivered within the delivery period specified in the contract. “Re l i a b l e t ra n s p o r t a t i o n remains a top priority. To fully utilize market access and new trade opportunities, Canada must remain focused on continuous improvement in domestic transportation.”

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rain export capacity at Ukraine’s seaports could jump to around 157 million tonnes by 2020 from the current 58.5 million tonnes, a senior transport official said Nov. 16. Vyacheslav Voronoy, deputy chairman in logistics at the state-controlled Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority, said 36 new port facilities were likely to be constructed in the next four years. He said 10 facilities with a combined loading capacity of 33.8 million tonnes were under construction, while 26 facilities were at the design stage. “Even if there is a doubling of (grain) exports, there will be ‘overcapacity’ in the ports,” he said. Ukraine, one of the world’s top three grain exporters, plans to increase its exports to around

He said 10 facilities with a combined loading capacity of 33.8 million tonnes were under construction.

41 million tonnes in the 2016-17 (July-June) season from around 39 million in 2015-16. But traders this month said Ukrainian exports could be seven million tonnes lower than expected due to logistical difficulties. They said a lack of grain wagons on the railways and a tightening of the rules on grain transportation by trucks were the main obstacles to exports.

The Manitoba Co-operator | November 24, 2016

The Canadian Forage and Grassland Association held its national conference in Winnipeg on November 14 and 15. photo: jennifer paige

CFGA focuses on increased forage production The Canadian Forage and Grassland Association showcased the adoption of high-performance production systems at its national conference held last week

he forage industr y is looking to increase productivity on Canada’s forage acres by showcasing the adoption of high-performance production systems. “If every pasture, piece of pasture or piece of native rangeland increased its productivity by 15 per cent with g o o d f o ra g e m a n a g e m e n t , we could make some massive impacts environmentally and economically,” said Cedric Mc L e o d , e x e c u t i v e d i re c tor of the Canadian Forage and Grassland Association (CFGA). The CFGA held its national conference on Nov. 14 and 15 in Winnipeg, where attendees heard from a variety of speakers on topics ranging from soil nutrient management and conservation, to export industry development, environmental benefits of grass on the landscape and the economics of forage production. “With this conference we really wanted to expose the extension and retail network to core science and give them the opportunities to extend that information to the ground level with the intent of growing the adoption of high-performance forage production systems,” McLeod said. With an industr y that is spread across 70 million acres in Canada, McLeod says the CFGA has taken the approach of attracting participants who connect with producers in order to better spread the latest sector information. “ When you are touching this many acres, it takes a lot of infrastructure to get information down to the ground level, and what we are trying to do is provide a forum where we can bring together the seed sector, machinery companies, fertilizer providers, ag retail and then link t h e m w i t h o u r p r ov i n c i a l organizations, so that we can move the sector forward as a whole.” Throughout the program, CFGA concentrated on various aspects of high-performance grazing and forage management with presenters such as Mitchell Timmerman from

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The tolerance for grasshopper and army worm damage in No. 3 Canada Western Red Spring, No. 3 Canada Western Hard White Spring and No. 3 Canada Northern Hard Red wheat will be tightened from eight per cent to six per cent, also effective Aug. 1, 2017. The tolerance for grasshopper and army worm damage was tightened after research showed that eight per cent grasshopper and army worm damage can impact end-use functionality. These changes are based on recommendations made to the Canadian Grain Commission by t h e E a s t e r n St a n d a rd s Committee and the Western Standards Committee at their meetings in November. The Canadian Grain Commission also reiterated its commitment to continuing to evaluate new technologies for objectively assessing grain for factors such as deoxynivalenol (DON). Following the recommendations of the Eastern Standards Committee and the Western Standards Committee, the Canadian Grain Commission has adopted new standard samples, which are the samples against which crops are compared for official grading, for: • Soybeans, No. 1 Canada Yellow • Peas, No. 1 Canada Yellow • Peas, No. 2 Canada Yellow • Peas, No. 2 Canada Green Following the recommendations of the Western Standards Committee, the Canadian Grain Commission has adopted new mildew guides for: • Wheat, No. 1 Canada Western Red Spring • Wheat, No. 2 Canada Western Red Spring • Wheat, No. 3 Canada Western Red Spring • Wheat, No. 1 Canada Western Amber durum • Wheat, No. 2 Canada Western Amber durum • Wheat, No. 3 Canada Western Amber durum • Wheat, No. 1 Canada Western Red Winter • Wheat, No. 2 Canada Western Red Winter The new standard samples and guide samples took effect Nov. 15, 2016. Standard samples and guide samples previously adopted for other grades and grains will continue to be used.

The Manitoba Co-operator | November 24, 2016

China will remain key Canadian soybean market Recent trade mission suggests demand for food and feed soybeans will continue to grow in that country BY ALEX BINKLEY Co-operator contributor

hina is going to be an important and growing market for all types of Canadian soybeans for the foreseeable future. Soy Canada says it was told loud and clear both food and feed soybeans will continue to be in demand while participating in a recent federal trade mission to China. China is the Canadian soybean industry’s largest export market, consuming about 28 per cent of the soybeans exported from Canada. Exports of

beans and soy products have increased to 1.2 million tonnes, worth $588 million in 2015. Canada is the fifth-largest supplier of soybeans to China. “The market continues to grow starting at zero 20 years ago,” Jim Everson, Soy Canada’s executive director, said. “They buy beans from both Eastern and Western Canada.” Soy Canada participated in the early-November trade mission led by Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay. It was the association’s second market development visit to China and included visits with a number of key Chinese soybean industry stakeholders in Beijing, Shanghai and

Guangzhou. Soy Canada hosted two information seminars and showcased the quality of Canadian soybeans at three different “Export Cafes.” “Demand for Canadian soybeans in China continues to trend upward,” he said. “We expect exports of both commodity and food-grade soybeans to the region to increase. There is a lot of optimism surrounding the Canadian and Chinese governments’ recent commitment to engage in exploratory free trade talks.” Everson said farmers have the choice of many different varieties of food- and feed-grade soybeans. “The grain companies know where

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Produce sector needs help with CFIA changes Low margins in the industry leave little capacity to cover rising research costs if an existing formula is scrapped agreements with those markets to enable free and open trade.”

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weeping regulatory changes at the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and limited funds for research are among the challenges facing fruit and vegetable growers, says Ron Lemaire, president of the Canadian Produce Marketing Association. “The foundation for Canada’s fresh produce supply chain is made up of approximately 25,000 small-, medium- and large-size farms that produce vegetables, fruits and potatoes,” he told the Commons agriculture committee. “The produce industry is one of narrow margins with little bandwidth to absorb rising costs. “It’s critical to the sustainability of the industry that research and innovation enable the industry to increase its productivity and reduce costs,” he added. There are fears within the industry that the research funding model of 75 per cent government and 25 per cent industry funding could be terminated by the federal and provincial governments. “There is little ability in our industry to increase the dollars devoted to these research p ro j e c t s a t t h i s t i m e,” h e said. “A decrease in the ratio of the government contribution for research projects will only have an effect of decreasing the number of projects overall.” With the introduction of regulations to implement the Safe Food for Canadian Act imminent, the agri-food industry is looking for support “to meet the new requirements being

Canadian vegetable growers say they need to meet changing demand for new crops like sweet potato and bok choy. PHOTO: THINKSTOCK

delivered in the coming years,” Lemaire said. “Given the substantial investment that our federal and provincial governments will be making under this framework, it is important to ensure that the regulatory burdens are not counterproductive to our efforts. A responsive, science-based regulatory framework that allows for the timely approval of new ingredients, product and processes, is essential.” The industry also has international market access concerns for fresh produce because of the non-tariff barriers related to food safety or plant health it faces. “Industry alone cannot meet the requirements of foreign governments in these areas.” Agriculture Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency need to be adequately resourced to respond to other countries’ requirements or proposed market access gains

from trade deals will have little result. “ T h e Ca n a d i a n p r o d u c e i n d u s t r y w o rk s i n a f a s t paced market and needs to be flexible to meet changi n g d e m a n d s ,” h e s a i d . “Government support should work to be not only reactive but flexible to enable our businesses to grow.” The industry also needs to begin production of new crops that it has little experience with to meet domestic and international demands, he added. “In the changing demographic in Canada we are seeing many new opportunities for growing bok choy and a range of new products that we traditionally would never have grown. Sweet potatoes — yams — there’s demand, so how do we get there?” The industry needs help in “understanding what that market needs, ensuring that we’re growing the right product to ship into those markets and that we are creating the right trade

“The Canadian produce industry works in a fast-paced market and needs to be flexible to meet changing demands.” Ron Lemaire Canadian Produce Marketing Association

agreements with those markets to enable free and open trade. “We can grow some of the best products in the world. Ensuring that we have access to the right production tools is essential. As an example, we’re currently going through an experience where we’re seeing the deregistration of certain pest-management products that are used in the produce industry, products that are currently used and approved in many other jurisdictions around the world. The deregistration of those products will put Canadian growers at a significant disadvantage in growing and shipping product to foreign destinations.” Governments also need to speed up the introduction of new plant-protection tools or it’ll be “hard for our growers to

be competitive,” he noted. The produce industr y is a very unique entity, Lemaire explained. This important economic engine is made up of rural, provincial, national and multinational companies, all working together to increase the consumption of fruit and vegetables. “We make an important contribution to the national economic output and employment. In 2013, the fresh fruit and vegetable sector supported over 147,000 jobs, created $11.4 billion in real GDP and contributed $1.3 billion in personal income tax and $840 million in corporate taxes, and yet significant potential for growth still exists. This growth will be fostered by many factors, including access to markets, effective regulatory frameworks and the continuous commitment by both government and industry to innovation and improvements in the sector.” The produce sector faces a major labour challenge. The Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council estimates that horticulture represents 50 per cent of the labour gap in Canadian agriculture; that means the horticultural sector is short over 29,000 workers, Lemaire said. “This highlights only the shortage at the grower level and does not include shortages through the rest of the supply chain, which would surely add thousands more,” he said. “Automation and robotics are used in planting, picking and packing of produce, all helping to reduce the demand on labour, while also reducing waste and improving productivity, but automation cannot replace all labour needs.”

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f you’ve been unable to harvest your crops this fall, you may still be eligible for a cash advance under a revised application deadline. For this program year the Canadian Canola Growers’ Association (CCGA) will accept new seeded cash advance applications until March 2017. “The deadline extension means farmers have a new option for generating cash flow even though they have unharvested crops,” said Rick White, CEO of CCGA, in a news release. “This deadline change applies equally to farmers already enrolled in the 2016 program, as well as those who are applying for the first time.” Farmers are still required to meet all existing seeded advance requirements, such as provision of security through either crop insurance or AgriStability, including proof crop insurance coverage has been extended past Nov. 15, 2016. After the crop is harvested, a post-harvest report is still required. Advances are repayable as the grain is sold. The final date for repayment on a 2016 grain advance is September 30, 2017. “In the past we could not issue seeded advances after August 31,” says Dave Gallant, CCGA director of operations. “This change creates an opportunity for many farmers across the Prairies who were not able to complete harvest this year due to weather difficulties.” Gallant also reminded farmers that advances remain available for grain already harvested and stored.

The Manitoba Co-operator | November 24, 2016

It’s official — Manitoba set the antique harvest record, Guinness World Records says The event raised $134,000 to be split between Canadian Foodgrains Bank and the Manitoba Agricultural Museum BY LORRAINE STEVENSON Co-operator staff

anitoba can officially claim the world antique harvest record, according to Guinness World Records. That organization has officially sanctioned the Harvesting Hope: A World Record to Help the Hungry, held July 31 at the Manitoba Threshermen’s Reunion & Stampede in Austin, as the largest-ever simultaneous operation of vintage harvest equipment. More than 8,000 people witnessed the spectacle, a joint initiative of the Canadian Fo o d g ra i n s Ba n k a n d t h e Manitoba Agricultural Museum. In total, 148 threshing machines a n d ov e r 7 5 0 v o l u n t e e r s attempted the record, with 139 threshing machines successfully operating the required 15 minutes. The event produced 1,500 bushels of grain from 30,000 sheaves of winter wheat. Guinness World Record officials are very careful about documenting and tallying all those numbers before declaring any record official, said Elliot Sims, one of the event’s organizers. A team of about 15 people was on site that day to make sure everything was correctly accounted for, and afterwards there were questionnaires to fill out and statements to sign, he said. “We had to explain how we counted and how we kept track of things,” he said. It’s great news to learn the record is theirs, he added. “It’s a huge sense of relief that after all of our efforts over the last two years to organize it to know that we finally pulled it off.” In addition to setting the record, the event raised $134,000, which is being split between the Canadian Fo o d g ra i n s Ba n k a n d t h e Manitoba Agricultural Museum. A cheque for $67,000 was presented to the Foodgrains Bank on November 21, for use in its programs in Africa to help small-scale farm families grow more and better food. These funds are matched 3:1 by the federal government, making the event’s impact grow even further. “We were proud to be a part of this record-breaking event, and grateful to receive a donation to help farmers in the developing world,” said John Longhurst, director of resources and public engagement with the Foodgrains Bank. Manitoba Agricultural Museum will be dedicating its portion of the funds towards a number of restoration projects. Sims said most expect Manitoba to hold the record title for a long time to come. The previous record was 111 machines held by a group from St. Albert, Ont. Another attempt at a record would require hauling even larger volumes of threshing machines to another site which would be no easy feat, he said. The threshing machines housed at Austin are also the largest found in North America in operating capacity.

“In terms of breaking the record with Prairie-size machines, that’s a whole other bar of difficulty to attain,” he said. The lasting outcome of this summer’s events is the way it brought together threshing enthusiasts and members of multiple museums, he said. “Events like this show the strength and community spirit of rural Canadians, and how they can come together to celebrate their heritage and help others,” he said. “I’ve already heard in a number of cases of individuals who are going to be helping each other out with restoration projects or supporting their local shows or festivals,” he said. “It was a great way to bring together a very broad community.” lorraine@fbcpublishing.com

The record-setting Harvesting Hope event at Austin July 31, 2016 raised $134,000, which is being split between the Canadian Foodgrains Bank and the Manitoba Agricultural Museum. Barbara MacDonald director of international programs for the Canadian Foodgrains Bank, (right) accepts a $67,000 contribution from Elliot Sims, one of the organizers of the July 31 event, Harvesting Hope: A World Record to Help the Hungry. Also pictured (at left) is Harold Penner, Canadian Foodgrains Bank regional representative. Photo: supplied

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The Manitoba Co-operator | November 24, 2016

Express Entry program fast-tracks foreign worker entry The website has profiles of more than 60,000 foreign workers seeking jobs and permanent residency in Canada BY JENNIFER BLAIR Staff

n this day and age, finding skilled foreign workers is a little like Internet dating. “Jobbank.gc.ca is the best way to find foreign workers,” said Dean Jorgenson, employer liaison officer with Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada. “You’re given an opportunity to essentially fish from the Express Entry pool, as well as other job seekers who are already here in Canada.” Launched in January 2015, the Express Entry program contains profiles for more than 60,000 foreign job seekers, Jorgenson said at the Agriculture Labour Summit last month in Olds, Alta. “It’s the first point of contact for people who are interested in immigrating to Canada as an economic migrant,” said Jorgenson. “It’s an application management system that

we use to manage intake for a number of different economic immigration streams.” The program manages application intake for the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Federal Skilled Trades Program, Canadian Experience Class, and certain provincial nomination programs. It is a step up from the old paper-based system that worked on a first-in, first-out basis, said Jorgenson. “With Express Entry, we’ve moved to an entirely online electronic processing system, which means we can really take advantage of our global network and use resources that we might have in one part of the world to process applications that are submitted in another,” he said. “We’re no longer obligated to process applications in chronological order. It’s given us the ability to prioritize candidates who are more likely to succeed economically once they arrive in Canada.”

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As a result, applications are processed “much more quickly now,” he added. “The processing commitment for Express Entry applications is six months or less.” Farmers who hope to use the Express Entry program still need to complete a labour market impact assessment (LMIA), which is now free for employers who are going down the permanent residency path.

“If you’re interested in providing someone in the Express Entry pool with a job offer and are interested in pursuing the LMIA route, there is no processing fee,” said Jorgenson. “If, however, you want to bring in the person to work temporarily while their permanent residency application is ongoing, you can apply for a dual-intent LMIA, and there’s a $1,000 fee.”

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So how exactly does this job matchmaking system work? As it goes with online daters, the first step for foreign job seekers is creating a free profile on the Express Entry site. “Candidates go online and create a free profile, and in order to create a profile, you have to make sure you meet the minimum entry criteria for one of those programs,” said Jorgenson. “You tell us a bit about who you are, how old you are, where you’ve gone to school, what sort of work you’re currently doing and have done, and then we give you points for that.” Candidates can earn up to 1,200 points based on their education, proficiency in English or French, and Canadian work experience — including 600 points if they have a valid job offer from a Canadian company. Once they create a profile, they then register for the Canada Job Bank. “This is a way for applicants to sell themselves to Canadian employers, and also for Canadian employers to get a sense of who’s interested in immigrating to Canada to see if there’s someone in the pool who might meet your labour needs,” said Jorgenson. “People in the pool are preapproved for meeting the minimum requirements for one of these programs. These are people who would already potentially qualify for immigration.” After that, the highest-ranking candidates in the pool will receive an invitation to apply for permanent residency. “Every couple of weeks, the department will determine that we have capacity in our system to process X number of applications — say 1,000. We would look at the top 1,000 candidates in the pool and invite them to apply,” he said, adding that since the program launched, more than 54,000 invitations to apply have been issued.

Farmers urged to use Job Bank Express Entry is only for permanent residency applications for jobs that are permanent, nonseasonal, and “skilled” — including management jobs, professional jobs, technical jobs, and skilled trades. The federal government is reviewing the program to allow for semi-skilled workers in the future. “Some of you may have employed temporary foreign workers in the past, and some of them might be interested in transitioning from temporary residency to permanent residency,” said Jorgenson. “In many cases, this would be the most appropriate pathway for them.” Jorgenson “strongly encourages” farmers who are unable to find “suitable talent here in Canada” to look into the Canada Job Bank. “Pretty much everybody who is in the pool has a Canada Job Bank profile, so it’s a good way for you to start connecting with overseas pools of talent,” said Jorgenson. “From what I gather, people aren’t having problems finding workers right now. But keep this in mind for when it might be time to look outside of Canada for someone who meets your needs.” jennifer.blair@fbcpublishing.com

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Sat. Nov. 26th @ 10:00 am Sat. Dec. 3rd @ 10:00 am WORKING STEAM TRACTORS: Great for Christmas giving! Engine runs 15 minutes per fueling. D405 regularly $539.94, on sale for $359.95; D10 stationary steam engine, with forward/reverse control and working whistle, regularly $359.94 on sale for $259.15. Shipping $24.95 flat rate. w w w. y e s t e r y e a r t o y s c a n a d a . c o m 1-800-481-1353. TRACTOR AND MACHINERY DVD’s for Christmas giving! Over 270 titles. www.diamondfarmcanada.com or call 1-800-481-1353. IH FARMALL SUPER M D S/N #32250, starts and run well, good rubber and tin, $2200 OBO. 204-745-7445, Carman, MB. ALLIS CHALMERS SEEDER 1950’s, 12’ or 18 run, good condition. Call 204-239-1913, Portage la Prairie, MB. ADRIAN’S MAGNETO SERVICE. Guaranteed repairs on mags and ignitors. Repairs. Parts. Sales. 204-326-6497. Box 21232, Steinbach, MB. R5G 1S5. 1937 COCKSHUTT 10’ tiller combine disc seeder, including seed boxes, all on steel, exc. cond. Call 306-259-4430, Young, SK. INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER stationary eng., 3-6 HP, blacksmith forge, most units in vg. cond. 306-342-4968, Glaslyn, SK. JD TRACTORS: JD 70 diesel, JD R, JD 830, JD AR, and JD M. All running. Call 780-871-4300, Lloydminster, SK. 1949 INT. KB-2 TRUCK 3/4 ton, motor not ceased, shedded, not used in years. 204-239-1913, Portage la Prairie, MB. PIAPOT LIONS 20th Annual GUN AND HOBBY SHOW with antique tables upstairs, Sat., Nov. 26, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM and Sun., Nov. 27, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM at the Maple Creek Armories. Admission $4. Lions food booth. Info call 306-558-4802.

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PRAIRIE LANE AUCTIONS in Souris, MB., Sun., Nov. 27, 10 AM- Community Hall. A large selection of Antiques, Collectibles, Household, Misc., Tools. 2 cars will sell “Subject to Owner Approval.” 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix, V6, Super charged, 3800, 4 dr., PS, PB, PW, AC, leather int., heated front seats, GPS, AM/FM/CD, 140,000 kms, safetied; 2005 Lincoln Town Car, Ltd Edition, 4.5 AT, PW, power locks and seats, sunroof, AC, heated seats, leather int., loaded, 160,000 kms. Safety check. Ph. Don 204-724-7510. Details at: www.prairielaneauctions.com

PRAIRIE SANDBLASTING & PAINTING. Trailer overhauls and repairs, alum. slopes and trailer repairs, tarps, insurance claims, and trailer sales. Epoxy paint. Agriculture and commercial. Satisfaction guaranteed. 306-744-7930, Saltcoats, SK. 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. SANDBLASTING AND PAINTING. We do welding, patching, repairs, re-wiring of trucks, trailers, heavy equipment, etc. We use Epoxy primers and Endura topcoats. Competitive rates. Contact Agrimex at 306-331-7443, Dysart, SK.

REMOTE CONTROL TRAILER CHUTE openers can save you time, energy and keep you safe this seeding season. FM remote controls provide maximum range and instant response while high torque drives operate the toughest of chutes. Easy installation. Kramble Industries, call 306-933-2655, Saskatoon, SK. or visit 2009 CHRYSLER 300, 4 door, loaded, us online at: www.kramble.net 213,000 kms, exc., $7000. 306-682-0747, 306-231-5679, Humboldt, SK. CHECK OUT OUR inventory of quality used highway tractors. For more details call 2015 IMPREZA HATCH LTD, loaded, leath- 204-685-2222 or view information at er, NAV, dual climate, Bluetooth, sunroof. www.titantrucksales.com 306-525-6700 Auto Gallery Subaru, Regina COMPONENTS FOR TRAILERS. Shipping SK www.autogallery.com DL #917632. daily across the prairies. Free freight. See 2015 CROSSTREK Touring, loaded, heated “The Book 2013” page 195. DL Parts For seats, touch screen, back up camera. Trailers, 1-877-529-2239, www.dlparts.ca 306-525-6700 Auto Gallery Subaru, Regina 14’ TANDEM UTILITY flatdeck w/ramps, SK. www.autogallery.com DL #917632. 12,000 lbs. GVW, new safety, $3750 OBO. 2015 LEGACY LIMITED, Tungsten metal- 204-794-5979, Springfield, MB. lic, frt/rear heated seats, 7” touch screen, 2008 WABASH 51’ tandem axle dry van, 306-525-6700 Auto Gallery Subaru, Regina low miles, current SK. safety, $12,500. Call SK. www.autogallery.com DL #917632. Larry at 306-563-8765, Canora, SK. 2013 BRZ- SPORTS package, Performance pkg. loaded, touch screen. Great cond.! 306-525-6700 Auto Gallery Subaru, Regina SK. www.autogallery.com DL #917632.

CHECK OUT OUR inventory of quality used highway tractors. For more details call 204-685-2222 or view information at www.titantrucksales.com 2015 RAM LARAMIE Eco diesel Crew. PST paid, $46,900. www.jackmallymotors.ca 1-800-667-4414, Wynyard, SK.

2007 GMC 2500 Duramax, extended cab, shortbox, 4x4, 164,000 kms, 2nd owner, very nice condition, $22,000 + GST. Call Larry 306-221-4563, Perdue, SK. 2016 NISSAN TITAN XD Platinum, 5.0 dsl, loaded, heated steering wheel, NAV, leather. Auto Gallery Subaru 306-525-6700, Regina, SK. www.autogallery.com DL 917632 2015 RAM 3500 LTD. HD, dsl., 4x4, fully loaded, heated/cooled leather, NAV. Auto Gallery Subaru, 306-525-6700, Regina, SK. www.autogallery.com DL #917632. 2016 RAM 1500 Sport, crewcab, 4x4, 20” wheels, loaded, U connect, remote start. Auto Gallery Subaru 306-525-6700 Regina, SK. www.autogallery.com DL #917632.

2012 IHC TRANSSTAR, low pro, Max 300 HP diesel, Allison auto trans, loaded cab, 13’ Armstrong landscape dump, $39,900. 2007 FORD F550 4x4, 6L diesel, 7 spd. std., loaded cab, 14’ Armstrong landscape dump, 54,000 orig. kms, $29,900. Trades considered. K&L Equipment and Auto. Ladimer, 306-795-7779, Ituna. DL910885. CHECK OUT OUR inventory of quality used highway tractors. For more details call 204-685-2222 or view information at www.titantrucksales.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 $65,000. New MB. safety. 204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB. 2005 IHC 9200 daycab tractor, Cummins ISX 400 HP, 13 spd. trans, 40,000 rears, 967,000 kms, $13,900. K&L Equipment and Auto. Ph. Ladimer, 306-795-7779, Ituna, SK. DL#910885. 2009 T660 CHROME Kenworth, 11-22.5 tires, 490 HP Cummins, AutoShift, AeroCab, $36,000. 306-786-6510, Yorkton, SK.

PRECISION TRAILERS: Gooseneck and bumper hitch. You’ve seen the rest, now own the best. Hoffart Services, Odessa, SK. 306-957-2033 www.precisiontrailer.com

2014 LEGACY, LOADED, Bluetooth, alloy wheels, heated seats, Immaculate cond.! 306-525-6700 Auto Gallery Subaru, Regina SK. www.autogallery.com DL #917632. 2017 LEGACY 3.6R Limited Tech, leather, reserve braking voice recognition. 306-525-6700 Auto Gallery Subaru, Regina SK., www.autogallery.com DL #917632. 2017 BIG TEX trailer goosenecks: 25, 30’ 2017 BRZ SPORT Tech, rearview camera, and 33’ with mega ramps, 23,900 lbs. LED headlights, performance suspension. GVWR. Start price, $12,495, incl. free 306-525-6700 Auto Gallery Subaru, Regina spare. Jason’s Agri-Motive, Lafleche, SK., 306-472-3159. www.jasonsagri-motive.ca SK., www.autogallery.com DL #917632.

2007 FORD F150, 4 dr., V8, boxliner, fully equipped, 211,000 kms, exc. cond., only $7950. Call 306-946-8522, Saskatoon, SK. CHECK OUT OUR inventory of quality used highway tractors. For more details call 204-685-2222 or view information at www.titantrucksales.com

2016 IMPREZA LTD. Tech, leather, NAV w/touchscreen, Eye Sight Technology. 306-525-6700 Auto Gallery Subaru, Regina SK. www.autogallery.com DL #917632.

2006 FREIGHTLINER 455 HP Detroit, 10 spd., 400,000 kms, fresh safety, $24,900. Cam-Don Motors, 306-237-4212, Perdue. 2005 IHC 9900i 450 ISX Cummins, 13 spd, 290 rears, 12 fronts, eng. and bunk heaters, headache rack, 22.5 rubber, 1.2 kms, $19,500 OBO. 306-783-7547, Yorkton, SK. 2005 PETE 378, pre-emission, C15 Cat, 18 spd., full lockups, flat-top, winch, safetied, $37,500. 306-563-8765, Canora, SK.

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. 2016 SUBARU IMPREZA consumer reports as best small call starting at $23,360! Call for best price!! 1-877-373-2662 or CM TRUCK BEDS. Starting at $2895. Call MORE AND MORE FARMERS are choosing www.subaruofsaskatoon.ca DL #914077. Jason’s Agri-Motive, 306-472-3159 or visit Mack Auction Co. to conduct their farm Do you want to target Manitoba farmers? us at: www.jasonsagri-motive.ca equipment auctions!! Book your 2016 auc- Place your ad in the Manitoba Co-operator. 100 MISC. SEMI TRAILER FLATDECKS/ tion today! Call 306-634-9512 today! Manitoba’s best-read farm publication. stepdecks, $2,500 to $30,000. 20 heavy www.mackauctioncompany.com PL311962 lowbeds, $10,000 to $70,000. Tankers, end dumps. 306-222-2413, Saskatoon, SK. www.trailerguy.ca WRECKING SEMI-TRUCKS, lots of parts. CHECK OUT OUR inventory of quality used 24’ GOOSENECK 3-8,000 lb. axles, $7890; Call Yellowhead Traders. 306-896-2882, highway tractors. For more details call Bumper pull tandem lowboys: 18’, 14,000 204-685-2222 or view information at lbs., $4450; 16’, 10,000 lbs., $3390; 16’, Churchbridge, SK. 7000 lbs., $2975. Factory direct. www.titantrucksales.com 888-792-6283. www.monarchtrailers.com TRUCK BONEYARD INC. Specializing in obsolete parts, all makes. Trucks bought BEHNKE DROP DECK semi style and for wrecking. 306-771-2295, Balgonie, SK. pintle hitch sprayer trailers. Air ride, tandem and tridems. Contact SK: ONE OF SASK’s largest inventory of used 306-398-8000; AB: 403-350-0336. heavy truck parts. 3 ton tandem diesel motors and transmissions and differentials for TOPGUN TRAILER SALES “For those who all makes! Can-Am Truck Export Ltd., demand the best.” PRECISION AND 1-800-938-3323. AGASSIZ TRAILERS (flatdecks, end dumps, enclosed cargo). 1-855-255-0199, TRUCK PARTS: 1/2 to 3 ton, new and Moose Jaw, SK. www.topguntrailersales.ca used. We ship anywhere. Contact Phoenix Auto, 1-877-585-2300, Lucky Lake, SK. TRAILERS: BELLY DUMP, end dump, vans, flatdecks, lowbed, tankers, dropdecks, SOUTHSIDE AUTO WRECKERS located NEW BERG’S 24’ end dump, w/Berg’s Sig- beavertails. 306-563-8765, Canora, SK. in Weyburn, SK. 306-842-2641. Used car nature quality finish, steel wheels, spring parts, light truck to semi-truck parts. We ride, $29,900. 204-325-5677, Winkler, MB. NEW NEW 2017 STEPDECK beavertail, buy scrap iron and non-ferrous metals. 48’ tandem axle, flip ramps, $31,900. Warranty. Call 306-563-8765, Canora, SK. WRECKING VOLVO TRUCKS: Misc. axles TRI-AXLE LOW BED, 50 ton, Beaver tail, and parts. Also tandem trailer suspension flip neck, 2 pins, 9’ wide, flip outs, new axles. Call 306-539-4642, Regina, SK. NORMS SANDBLASTING & PAINT, 40 safety, $24,000. 306-940-6835, Sask. Advertise your unwanted equipment in the years body and paint experience. We do Classifieds. Call our toll-free number and metal and fiberglass repairs and integral to BELLY DUMP GRAVEL TRAILER, tandem place your ad with our friendly staff, and daycab conversions. Sandblasting and axle, load close w/air, Sask. safetied, don’t forget to ask about our prepayment bo- paint to trailers, trucks and heavy equip. $15,000. 306-940-6835, Prince Albert, SK. nus. Prepay for 3 weeks and get 2 weeks free! Endura primers and topcoats. A one stop shop. Norm 306-272-4407, Foam Lake SK. 1-800-782-0794.

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1998 KENWORTH T800, new grain box, Detroit engine, 60 Series, 10 spd. trans., $48,000. 204-325-5677, Winkler, MB.

2010 IH PROSTAR, 500HP, Cummins, 18 spd., 46 rears, new drivers, Jake/3-way lockers, fresh safety, $52,900. Cam-Don Motors Ltd., 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK. CHECK OUT OUR inventory of quality used highway tractors. For more details call 204-685-2222 or view information at 2002 KENWORTH T800 w/new grain www.titantrucksales.com box, rebuilt engine and turbo with warranty. $68,000. 204-325-5677, Winkler, MB. 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. 2004 PETERBILT 330, tandem axle, C&C, long WB, Cat dsl., 10 spd trans, AC, low miles, alum. wheels, $26,900, w/new B&H $48,900. K&L Equipment and Auto. Ph Ladimer, 306-795-7779 Ituna. DL#910885 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

2009 MACK, 460 HP, AutoShift trans., new BH&T, real nice shape, $71,500; 2007 Kenworth, C13 425 HP Cat, AutoShift trans., 13 spd., new 20’ BH&T, $71,500; 2002 IHC 1654, 350 HP IH engine, 10 spd. trans., new 20’ BH&T, 220,000 kms, $49,500; 1990 Kenworth T600, 450 HP Detroit, 10 spd., alum. front wheels, good www.titantrucksales.com to check out tires, pulls good w/1996 36’ Cancade 2 our inventory of quality used highway trac- hopper grain trailer, nice shape, $35,000. tors! Or call: 204-685-2222 MacGregor MB Trades accepted. Merv at 306-276-7518, 2017 RAM CUMMINS diesel Dually Crew 306-767-2616, Arborfield, SK DL #906768 SLT 4x4, $60,775. Call 1-800-667-4414, AUTOSHIFT TRUCKS AVAILABLE: Boxed Wynyard, SK. www.jackmallymotors.ca tandems and tractor units. Contact David 2016 CHEV 1500 LTZ Z71 pkg., fully load- 306-887-2094, 306-864-7055, Kinistino, ed, heated/cooled seats, 22” wheels. Auto SK. DL #327784. www.davidstrucks.com Gallery Subaru, 306-525-6700, Regina, SK. 2007 IHC 9400, ISX Cummins, 435 HP, www.autogallery.com DL #917632. pre-emission 10 spd., 20’ CIM BH&T, safetied, $47,900; 2006 Kenworth T800 C13 Cat, 13 spd., jakes, lockers, 20’ BH&T, safetied, $34,900. Cudworth, SK., call 306-256-3569, 306-230-4393. DL 917908

2014 F550 FORD, w/Maxon, 1650 lbs., 144”x90” deck with lift/gate, 6550 miles, mint condition, $42,500 OBO. Call 204-981-3636, Cartier, MB. 2007 CHEV C6500, 2 WD, Duramax dsl., 7 spd. trans, 20’ flatdeck w/winches, only 152,000 kms, $21,900. 2008 Dodge 3500, 2 WD, Hemi gas engine, auto trans, 16’ flatdeck, 178,000 kms, $19,900 OBO. 2001 STERLING 9500, tandem water truck, 4500 gal. tank, C12 Cat, 13 spd., Bowie pump, $22,900; 1998 FREIGHTLINER FL80, tandem water truck, Allison trans, 3200 gal. water tank w/Honda GX160 pump, 293,000 kms, $21,900. Trades considered. K&L Equipment and Auto. Ph. Ladimer, 306-795-7779, Ituna, SK. DL#910885. 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. 2002 INTERNATIONAL 4700 sanitation truck, side load, IH 466, RH/LH drive, air brakes, Haul-All receptacle, $17,900. www.combineworld.com 1-888-278-4905

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 2006 CHEV 1500, longbox, regular cab, V6, very clean, only $6500. Call 306-946-8522, Saskatoon, SK. 1996 DODGE 1500, ext. cab, 4 door, 318 V8, air, very good runner, only $1995. Call 306-946-8522, Saskatoon, SK.

1992 W14 VOLVO gravel truck, 15’ box, full lockers, tandem, 375 HP motor, c/w side plow and front plow, asking $5100 OBO; 1991 FORD F800 w/gravel box, single axle, runs good, asking $4500 OBO; 1990 F800 w/gravel box, asking $2700 OBO. Call 204-728-1861, Brandon, MB.

2009 FORD F350, 2 WD, V10, auto, air, tilt, 13’ deck w/toolboxes, power tailgate, 65,000 kms, $16,800. Ph. 306-270-5951, Martensville, SK.

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1993 F700 TOW TRUCK, fully equipped 10 spd. Cummins, excellent condition, $24,900 OBO. Pro Ag Sales, 306-441-2030 anytime, North Battleford, SK.

2016 JEEP CHEROKEE North 4x4 75th Anniversary, $32,136. Call 1-800-667-4414, Wynyard, SK. www.jackmallymotors.ca

ZAK’S AGRICULTURAL BUILDINGS: Stick Frame building designed with longevity in mind. Call 306-225-2288 or go to www.zaksbuilding.com to request a quote.

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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!

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. 2008 CAT 928H wheel loader, c/w bucket, set of forks available, 4800 hrs., new tires 20.5R28, ride control, Quick Attach. Job ready, $115,000. Can deliver. Call anytime 204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB.

FOUILLARD STEEL SUPPLIES LTD. ST. LAZARE, MB. 1-800-510-3303

2013 FORD ESCAPE SEL, leather, Nav., heated seats, 80,000 kms, very good cond, $19,900. Sask tax paid. Cam-Don Motors Ltd., 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK.

SUMP PITS TO suit any application! All 2014 FORESTER XT, 250 HP, fully loaded, manufactured using durable polyethylene panoramic sunroof, heated leather seats. for guaranteed long life! 1-855-765-9937 306-525-6700 Auto Gallery Subaru, Regina or view: www.polywest.ca SK. www.autogallery.com DL #917632. 2016 OUTBACK LIMITED Tech, as new cond., NAV, leather, Eye Sight Technology. 306-525-6700 Auto Gallery Subaru, Regina SK. www.autogallery.com DL #917632.

CAST ALUMINUM PUMPS, from Polar Pumps! Designed for heavy duty applications where you need the durability. Call 1-855-765-9937 or visit: www.polywest.ca

2015 NISSAN Rouge SV, push button start, 7 pass., loaded, NAVI, blind spot. Auto Gallery Subaru 306-525-6700 Regina, SK. www.autogallery.com DL #917632.

BANDIT 3210 LIQUID fertilizer system! Introducing the all new and fully engineered TBH caddy. Call 1-855-765-9937 or visit: www.polywest.ca

www.windandweathershelters.com COMMERCIAL GRADE Wind and weather shelter buildings available in widths from 20’ to 90’. Prices starting at $2495. If you have bought an auction building and need to upgrade to more durable material or 2017 CROSSTREK SPORT, blind spot, re- parts we can help. Located in Yorkton. verse cross traffic alert, sports package. Contact Paul at 306-641-5464 or Ladimer LOOKING FOR COWS to custom feed for 306-525-6700 Auto Gallery Subaru, Regina 306-795-7779. the winter. Call Clint, 306-266-4536, SK. www.autogallery.com DL #917632. Glentworth, SK.

BEE BUSINESS. Turnkey operation. Second generation bee farmer looking to retire. Vehicles, bee equipment, honey plant, buildings, etc. Perfect opportunity for young family. Near beautiful northern town of Carrot River, SK. 306-332-7422, SPECIAL PURCHASE OF New and near- 306-768-2628. kimbonish@hotmail.com new 2014-2015 Crosstek XVs. Save up to $5000. Come in quickly!! 1-877-373-2662. www.subaruofsaskatoon.ca DL #914077. FORESTER LTD. TECH, LED steering responsive headlights, reverse auto braking. 306-525-6700 Auto Gallery Subaru, Regina SK. www.autogallery.com DL #917632.

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.

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

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

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42”-52” USED CONVEYOR BELTING for cattle feeders and livestock processing FARMERS AND BUSINESS PERSONS need areas. larrykirk82@gmail.com financial help? Go to: www.bobstocks.ca or phone 306-757-1997, 315 Victoria Ave., Regina, SK.

OUR CODE BLUE pump metering service is designed to ensure proper maintenance of your pumps! Call 1-855-765-9937 or view: www.polywest.ca

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.

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.

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. 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

2013 TRIBECA, fully loaded, 7 pass., back up camera, Bluetooth, leather. Auto Gallery Subaru 306-525-6700, Regina, SK. www.autogallery.com DL #917632.

2017 SUBARU WRX STI, 305 HP Subaru, Brembo brakes, Sports tuned chassis. 306-525-6700 Auto Gallery Subaru, Regina COUNTRY HOTEL FOR sale, 70 seat beverSK, www.autogallery.com DL #917632. age room, 2 VLT’s, 5 rental rooms, living quarters attached. Good hunting. Close to 2017 OUTBACK LIMITED Tech, blind spot, Riding National Park and Lake Manitoba. heated steering wheel, 7” touch screen, Owner retiring after 25+ years. Call Bob 306-525-6700 Auto Gallery Subaru, Regina or Bev 204-352-4221, Glenella, MB. SK., www.autogallery.com DL #917632.

INSULATED FARM SHOP packages or EXCAVATOR ATTACHMENTS IN STOCK. built on site, for early booking call WBM/CAT/CWS. Western Heavy Equip- 1-800-667-4990 or visit our website: www.warmanhomecentre.com ment, 306-981-3475, Prince Albert, SK. STRAIGHT WALL BUILDING packages or ROAD GRADERS CONVERTED to pull built on site. For early booking call behind large 4 WD tractors, 14’ and 16’ 1-800-667-4990 or visit our website: blade widths avail. 306-682-3367, CWK www.warmanhomecentre.com Ent. Humboldt, SK. www.cwenterprises.ca WOOD POST BUILDING packages or built on site. For early booking call 1-800-667-4990 or visit our website: www.warmanhomecentre.com

2006 D61 PX-15, 2405 org. hrs., 6-way blade, 34” pads, near new UC, 155 HP, excellent working cond., S/N B41323. Can deliver. 204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB.

JD 544B LOADER, $14,500; Bobcat 943 skidsteer, $14,900; NH LX865 skidsteer, $12,900; Soil mover 7 yard scraper, $7000; Ashland 6 yard. scraper, $5000 LONG LAKE TRUCKING, two units, custom 1-866-938-8537. hay hauling. Call 306-567-7100, Imperial, SKIDSTEER LOADERS: 2008 Case 440, SK. Series 3, $27,500 OBO; 2006 Case 440, EQUIPMENT TOWING/ HAULING. Rea- $24,500 OBO; 2007 Case 420, $22,500 sonable rates. Contact G H Wells Services OBO. Ph. 204-794-5979, Springfield, MB. and Trucking, 306-741-9059, Morse, SK. WINTER IS ALMOST HERE! New 8’, 3 PTH, 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/snowJIM’S TUB GRINDING, H-1100 Haybuster blower; 4x4 trackless w/broom; 4x4 trackwith 400 HP, serving Saskatchewan. Call less w/blade; 12- loaders, dozers and 306-334-2232, 306-332-7332, Balcarres. excavators; IH TD9-92 w/loader, $5900; Cat D2-5U w/loader, $4900; 20- Graders being parted out; 7- work ready graders; Over 400 buckets for loaders and backCUSTOM LIQUID MANURE hauling, 3 hoes; Over 300 construction tires, new and tanks available. Contact George in Hague, used; Hundreds of hyd. cylinders; Over 70 sets of forklift forks; 52’ scissor lift; 15SK. 306-227-5757. Running forklifts from 2 to 9 ton, 1988 Clark 668 grapple skidder; 1989 TJ 380B NEUFELD ENT. CORRAL CLEANING, line skidder; IH 3964 feller buncher; Case payloader, Bobcat with rubber tracks and 125B delimber; JD 190D excavator; Sawvertical beater spreaders. Phone mill and other bush equipment; 1998 306-220-5013, 306-467-5013, Hague, SK. EX270 excavator; Over 50 generators, 3 to 193 KW; Over 1000 new and used UC rollBRUSH MULCHING. The fast, effective ers; 2- 811 Bobcat backhoe attachments; way to clear land. Four season service, New and used parts of all types; Hundreds competitive rates, 275 HP unit, also avail. of misc. attachments. Central Canada’s trackhoe with thumb, multiple bucket at- largest wreckers of construction equiptachments. Bury rock and brush piles and ment. 2 yards, over 50 acres. Cambrian fence line clearing. Borysiuk Contracting Equipment Sales Ltd., Winnipeg, MB. Ph. Inc., www.bcisk.ca Prince Albert, SK., 204-667-2867, fax 204-667-2932. 306-960-3804. 2 MACK TANDEM trucks w/dump boxes, $7700 ea; IH 366 dsl., 34,000 kms and 16’ MULCHING- TREES, BRUSH, Stumps. van body. Few other trucks in stock; 100’ Call today 306-933-2950. Visit us at: ladder truck; 2 Cat scrapers 463, $23,000 www.maverickconstruction.ca for pair; New 24’ garbage box. Salvage of all types. Call Cambrian Equipment Sales REGULATION DUGOUTS: 120x60x14’, Ltd., 494 Panet Road, Winnipeg, MB., $2000; 160x60x14’, $2950; 180x60x14’, 204-667-2867 fax 204-667-2932. $3450; 200x60x14’, $3950; Larger sizes available. Travel incl. in Sask. Gov’t grants available. 306-222-8054, Saskatoon, SK.

CAT HYDRAULIC PULL SCRAPERS: 463, 435, 80 and 70, all vg condition, new conversion. Also new and used scraper tires. Can deliver. 204-793-0098, Stony Mountain, MB.

JTL CORRUGATED HOPPER bins. Call Wentworth Ag 1-877-655-9996 ask about HYDRAULIC SCRAPERS: LEVER 60, 70, our specials. www.grainequipment.com 80, and 435, 4 to 30 yd. available. Rebuilt Email: wentworth@grainequipment.com for years of trouble-free service. Lever Holdings Inc. 306-682-3332 Muenster, SK. GSI COMMERCIAL HOPPER bins. Wentworth Ag 1-877-655-9996, ask about our ANGLE DOZER w/TILT for a D7G. Also specials wentworth@grainequipment.com straight dozer w/tilt; Brush rake to fit D6R www.grainequipment.com and JD 850. 306-238-4411, Goodsoil, SK. GSI TOP DRY bins. Call Wentworth Ag 2003 D7R CAT, c/w angle blade, semi U 1-877-655-9996, ask about our specials. blade and ripper; 2002 Trailtech 20 ton, wentworth@grainequipment.com or pintle hitch, tilt deck trailer w/new deck- www.grainequipment.com ing, tires and fresh safety; 3000 gal. septic tank c/w 500 Fruitland pump, controls and GRAIN BIN SERVICES. Concrete, turnkey hydraulics, complete for tandem truck. installation, remodel, repair. We specialize in large diameter setup and wind damage 306-845-3407, Turtleford, SK. repair. Call Quadra Development Corp., $21,000 SKIDSTEER DEAL! Choice: JD 1-800-249-2708, or d.lonseth@sasktel.net 325 or Case 465 Series 3. Both 2700 hrs., FOR ALL YOUR grain storage, hopper CAH, new tires, 2007. 306-940-6835. cone and steel floor requirements contact: BOMBARDIER SNOWCAT GROOMER, Kevin’s Custom Ag in Nipawin, SK. Toll BR275, 8.3 Cummins, 9’ Mogul Master free: 1-888-304-2837. drag, $31,000. 306-563-8765, Canora, SK. BIN MOVING, all sizes up to 19’ diameter, NEW IN 2007 ELRUS 24-42 jaw crusher, w/wo floors; Also move liquid fert. tanks. mounted on 16 wheel Nordberg portable 306-629-3324, 306-741-9059, Morse, SK. conveyor, $150,000 OBO. Pro Ag Sales, 306-441-2030 anytime North Battleford SK

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. NEW CUMMINS DIESEL ENGINES. Well below replacement cost. Model QSC8-3, 280 HP, tier 3, $12,200 ea.; Model QSC8-3, 305 HP, tier 3, $12,310 each. Call Bob 204-339-2982 or cell 204-226-8794, West St. Paul, MB. rubyandralph@shaw.ca

ROLLWORKS

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.

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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

CUSTOM GRAIN BIN MOVING, all types 3406B, N14, SERIES 60, running engines up to 22’ diameter. 10% spring discount. and parts. Call Yellowhead Traders, Accurate estimates. Sheldon’s Hauling, 306-961-9699, Prince Albert, SK. 306-896-2882, Churchbridge, SK. WANTED DIESEL CORES: ISX and N14 BIN SENSE- Protect your livelihood. Check Cummins, C15 Cats, Detroits Ddec 3, 4, moisture and grain temperature right from your smart phone. Call Flaman DD15. Can-Am Truck 1-800-938-3323. 1-888-435-2626. 290 CUMMINS, 350 Detroit, 671 Detroit, MERIDIAN AND WESTEEL fertilizer bins. Series 60 cores. 306-539-4642, Regina, SK on sale now. See your nearest Flaman DIESEL ENGINES, OVERHAUL kits and store of call 1-888-435-2626. parts for most makes. Cat, CIH, Cummins, 10,000 BU. HOPPER BINS - Available for Detroit, Mack. M&M Equipment Ltd., Parts set up this fall. See your nearest Flaman and Service phone: 306-543-8377, fax: store or ph. 1-888-435-2626 for more info. 306-543-2111, Regina, SK. LIFETIME LID OPENERS. We are a stocking dealer for Boundary Trail Lifetime Lid Openers, 18” to 39”. Rosler Construction FARM AND INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICAL 2000 Inc., 306-933-0033, Saskatoon, SK. motor sales, service and parts. Also sale BROCK (BUTLER) GRAIN BIN PARTS of, and repairs to, all makes and sizes of and accessories available at Rosler Conpumps and phase converters, etc. Tisdale struction. 306-933-0033, Saskatoon, SK. Motor Rewinding 1984 Ltd., 306-873-2881, fax 306-873-4788, 1005A111th Ave., Tisdale, SK. tmr@sasktel.net Website: www.tismtrrewind.com JTL SMOOTH WALL hopper bins. Call Wentworth Ag 1-877-655-9996 ask about our specials. www.grainequipment.com Email: wentworth@grainequipment.com GSI FLAT BOTTOM bins. Call Wentworth Ag 1-877-655-9996 ask about our specials. CONTAINERS FOR SALE OR RENT: All wentworth@grainequipment.com or sizes. Now in stock: 50 used, 53’ steel and www.grainequipment.com insulated SS. 306-861-1102, Radville, SK.

CAT D8 14A, running condition, asking $12,000; 1995 Model 508 JCB zoom boom, approx. 10,000 hrs., pallet forks, sq. bale fork, bucket, good cond., well main- 1992 CHAMPION GRADER, 740 Series III tained, asking $25,000. 204-526-5225, w/snow-wing, 14,000 hrs., 16R24TG Bridgestone tires, all around good cond., 204-723-5002, Notre Dame, MB. $38,000 OBO. 204-981-3636, Cartier, MB. 2 VOLVO A-30D Articulated trucks, MAGNUM 8.0 KW light tower generator, 23.5x25 tires, 2003 and 2004, $85,000 Kubota diesel, $4400. Call Larry at AFAB INDUSTRIES POST frame buildings. DIGITAL AGRICULTURE PUMPS and me- each. 204-795-9192, Plum Coulee, MB. 306-563-8765, Canora, SK. For the customer that prefers quality. ters! Dura Products offer best in class solu1-888-816-AFAB (2322), Rocanville, SK. ATTACHMENTS: Skidsteer snow buckets, tions for consumers wishing to transfer 2010 CAT 950H WHEEL LOADER, CONTINUOUS METAL ROOFING, no ex27,417 hrs., w/Cat quick coupler bucket, blowers, blades, brooms, forks. Conquest posed screws to leak or metal overlaps. liquid. 1-855-765-9937, www.polywest.ca STEEL CLADDING SALE: New Grade A Equipment, 306-483-2500, Oxbow, SK. 3-3/4 cu. yards, 23.5x25 tires, F.O.B. Ideal for lower slope roofs, rinks, church29 gauge white-white metal cladding 3/4” $75,000. 204-795-9192 Plum Coulee, MB es, pig barns, commercial, arch rib buildSKIDSTEER ATTACHMENTS: Buckets, rock high rib cut to your length for only ing and residential roofing; also available buckets, grapples, weld-on plates, hyd. au- .75¢/sq.ft. All accessories, fasteners and 1988 JD 644E wheel loader, 23.5x25 gers, brush cutters and more large stock. flashings are available. Call Prairie Steel in in Snap Lock. 306-435-8008, Wapella, SK. tires, 4 cubic yard bucket w/teeth, Top quality equipment, quality welding Clavet, SK., 1-888-398-7150, or email $29,750. 204-795-9192, Plum Coulee, MB. and sales. Call Darcy at 306-731-3009, buildings@prairiesteel.com 306-731-8195, Craven, SK. WANTED: 2- D7R CATERPILLARS, with 100’x200’x22’ Steel Farm Building. Ready SU bulldozer blades, 2005 to 2009. for set-up on your farm today. Foundation 204-871-0925, MacGregor, MB. specs can be supplied. Includes 26 gauge FACTORY DIRECT METAL ROOFING SIDING CLADDING ext. sheeting and trims, $153,900 plus Decker Colony, tax. Add doors and insulation as needed. 2004 CAT D6N LGP crawler, 6-way dozer, CUSTOMER SATISFACTION GUARANTEED Decker MB Other sizes available. 1-888-398-7150 or AC, canopy, diff. steer, cargo winch, new email buildings@prairiesteel.com UC, 10,800 hrs., $90,000; 2007 KOMATCALL TODAY 204-412-0234  204-764-0527 rollworksinc@gmail.com SU PC200 LC-8 hyd. excavator w/QA cleanup bucket, 9’6” stick, aux. hyds., 12,582 hrs., $55,000; Also all kinds of buckets, various shapes and sizes 204-871-0925, MacGregor, MB. FARM/CORPORATE PROJECTS. Call A.L. ROUGH LUMBER: 2x6, 2x8, 2x10, 1” Management Group for all your borrowing boards, windbreak slabs, 4x4, 6x6, 8x8, all and lease requirements. 306-790-2020, in stock. Custom sizes on order. Log sid- Regina, SK. ing, cove siding, lap siding, shiplap, 1” and 2” tongue and groove. V&R Sawing, 306-232-5488, Rosthern, SK.

TIM’S CUSTOM BIN MOVING and Hauling Inc. Up to 22’ diameter. 204-362-7103 binmover50@gmail.com

SHIPPING CONTAINERS FOR SALE. 20’53’, delivery/ rental/ storage available. For inventory and prices call: 306-262-2899, Saskatoon, SK. www.thecontainerguy.ca

HORNOI LEASING NEW and used 20’ and 40’ sea cans for sale or rent. Call 306-757-2828, Regina, SK. 20’ and 40’ SHIPPING CONTAINERS, and storage trailers. Large Sask. inventory. Phone 1-800-843-3984 or 306-781-2600. 20’ TO 53’ CONTAINERS. New, used and modified. Available Winnipeg, MB; Regina and Saskatoon, SK. www.g-airservices.ca 306-933-0436.

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.

2004 JD 270LC excavator, 2 buckets, 148” dirt and 1- 60” rake, low hrs., exc. ZAK’S AGRICULTURAL BUILDINGS: Farm post buildings designed with longevity in cond, $75,000. 306-861-4592, Fillmore, SK mind. Call 306-225-2288 or go to 19.5L-24 TOP TRUST new industrial www.zaksbuilding.com to request a quote. tires, 12 ply, tubeless, $599. POLE BARNS, WOODSTEEL packages, 1-888-278-4905. www.combineworld.com hog, chicken and dairy barns. Construction 1980 CAT D8K, dirt tilt blade, bush sweeps 13.00x24 TOP TRUST New industrial and concrete crews available. Mel or Scott, BEAVER CONTAINER SYSTEMS, new good UC, $46,000. 204-525-4521, Minito- tires, 16 ply, tubeless, $436. MR Steel Construction, 306-978-0315, and used sea containers, all sizes. 306-220-1278, Saskatoon and Regina, SK. nas, MB. www.waltersequipment.com 1-888-278-4905. www.combineworld.com Hague, SK. 1975 CAT D8K, hyd. winch, twin tilt angle blade, 26” pads, very good undercarriage, recent engine rebuild, excellent running condition, 60 hour warranty, 14’ blade, 300 HP, S/N #71V2222, $75,000. Can deliver. 204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB.

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BOND SEA CONTAINERS. New, used and modified sea containers. All sizes avail. Buy, rent or lease. Call Bond today 306-373-2236, joe@bondind.com or visit www.bondind.com

GRAVITY WAGONS: New 400 bu, $7,400; 600 bu., $12,500; 750 bu., $18,250. Large selection of used gravity wagons, 250-750 bu. Used grain carts, 450 to 1110 bushel. View at: www.zettlerfarmequipment.com 1-866-938-8537, Portage la Prairie, MB.

NH 1033 BALE wagon; Massey 124 baler; Wheel rake; McKee forage Harvester; Bale spear; 36’ PT swather. 306-283-4747, 306-220-0429, Langham, SK.

DUAL STAGE ROTARY SCREENERS and Kwik Kleen 5-7 tube. Call 204-857-8403, 1997 CIH 2188, hydro, chopper, w/PU Portage la Prairie, MB. or visit online: platform, many updates, 3400 sep. hours. GSI AIR SYSTEMS. Call Wentworth Ag www.zettlerfarmequipment.com After season sale $24,900. Reimer Farm 1-877-655-9996, ask about our specials. wentworth@grainequipment.com or GSI GRAIN HANDLING Systems. Call Equipment, #12 Hwy N, Steinbach, MB. Reimer, 204-326-7000. Visit: www.grainequipment.com Wentworth Ag 1-877-655-9996 ask about Gary our specials. www.grainequipment.com www.reimerfarmequipment.com GSI AERATION DRYERS. Call Wentworth Email: wentworth@grainequipment.com 2007 7010 Case/IH, dual wheels, w/2016 Ag 1-877-655-9996 ask about our specials. wentworth@grainequipment.com or DUAL SCREEN ROTARY grain cleaners, header, $170,000. Call A.E. Chicoine Farm Equipment, 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK. www.grainequipment.com great for pulse crops, best selection in Western Canada. 306-946-7923, Young SK 2000 CASE/IH 2388 w/1015 header, KEHO/ GRAIN GUARD/ OPI STORMAX. For sales and service east central SK. and 2 MONOCHROMATIC COLOUR Sorters. $65,000; 2004 2388 w/2015 PU header, MB., call Gerald Shymko, Calder, SK., Ideal for removing Ergot from cereal $115,000; 2006 2388 w/2015 PU header, $130,000; 2009 7088 w/2016 PU header, 306-742-4445 or toll free 1-888-674-5346. grains. Each machine mounted in an insu- $180,000. A.E. Chicoine Farm Equipment, lated container, c/w air compressor and 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK. KEHO/ GRAIN GUARD Aeration Sales wiring. Satake AlphaScan II, Hi Flow 160. and Service. R.J. Electric, Avonlea, SK. Call Machine #2- Delta I-IC/CCD-5. Both ma- 1994 1688, 4300 eng. hrs., newer sieves, 306-868-2199 or cell 306-868-7738. chines capacity- 500-700 bu./hr. Lars rails, feeder house, and bushings, $20,000 306-937-2575, 306-441-0242 BattlefordSK OBO. 306-220-1533, Saskatoon, SK. CUSTOM COLOR SORTING chickpeas to BUILD YOUR OWN conveyors, 6”, 7”, 8” mustard. Cert. organic and conventional. and 10” end units available; Transfer con- 306-741-3177, Swift Current, SK. veyors and bag conveyors or will custom build. Call for prices. Master Industries Inc. www.masterindustries.ca Phone 1-866-567-3101, Loreburn, SK. NEW BATCO 1545FL field loader with mover w/EFI Kohler engine. Reg. $29,000, Cash $23,000. Only 1 left; One used 2013 1545FL Batco, exc. cond., $17,000 cash. 306-648-3622, Gravelbourg, SK.

BATCO CONVEYORS, new and used, grain augers and SP kits. Delivery and WESTERN GRAIN DRYER, mfg. of grain leasing available. 1-866-746-2666. dryers w/auto. drying/moisture control. Updates to Vertec roof, tiers, moisture control. Economic designed dryers avail. 1-888-288-6857. westerngraindryer.com OPI GRAIN MANAGEMENT Systems. Call Wentworth Ag 1-877-655-9996 ask about GSI GRAIN DRYERS. Call Wentworth Ag our specials. www.grainequipment.com 1-877-655-9996, ask about our specials. Email: wentworth@grainequipment.com wentworth@grainequipment.com or www.grainequipment.com FARM FAN AUTOMATIC ELECTRIC grain FERTILIZER SPREADERS, 4-8 ton, 10 ton dryer, Model CMS10E, single phase power, Willmar Tender. Call 204-857-8403, Port- canola screen, propane heat, holds 240 bu., transport wheels, shedded since new, age La Prairie, MB. good condition. Phone Ed 306-272-3848 FITTINGS AND VALVES for your liquid or 306-269-7745, Foam Lake, SK. handling needs, all offering the ultimate in sealing power and corrosion resistance. MORIDGE 400 BUSHEL batch grain dryer, with canola screens, good condition, Call 1-855-765-9937 or www.polywest.ca $2200. Call 306-795-7618, Ituna, SK. FOR DECADES, FARMERS and retailers HOMEBUILT PORTABLE, coal fired, hot wahave recognized fibreglass tanks are the ter aeration system. Includes 5 HP, 220 ideal tank for storing liquid fertilizer! Call volt centrifical fan. Automatic electronic 1-855-765-9937 or visit www.polywest.ca controls for coal stoker and water tem2015 VALMAR 7600 66’ boom, PTO fan dr., perature, $1500 OBO. Call 306-449-2412 var. rate JD control, secondary mech. me- evenings, Redvers, SK. tering, large floatation tires, 3 mtd. came- DRYAIR GRAIN DRYING SYSTEM. 1.2 ras, $65,000. Luseland, SK, 306-372-4521. million BTU boiler on propane, mounted on trailer. Also 4 large heat coil radiators on wheels. Large quantity of hose w/quick couplers. Shedded, exc. cond., used very NEW MERIDIAN AUGERS: 10”x41’ w/36 little, $42,500. Phone 306-873-9221 or HP motor, elec. actuator, mover, reversing 306-323-2099, Archerwill, SK. gearbox, $14,000; Used 13”x95’ swing auger with hydraulic mover and winch, USED MC 975 grain dryer, 600 volts, 3 $12,000; Used 13”x70’ swing auger, phase, propane burners both upper and lower. Call 306-948-7535, Biggar, SK. $8500. 204-242-4200, Manitou, MB.

NEW 2016 BRANDT swing away augers, 13110HP+, 4 to choose from. 2 electric and 1 hyd. swing away, 13,000 bu. per/hr. 3 augers, M13X110 HP, 1 auger, 10”x80’ $33,000 ea. Call any time, 204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB.

MERIDIAN GRAIN AUGERS available with self-propelled mover kits and bin sweeps. Call Kevin’s Custom Ag in Nipawin, SK. Toll free 1-888-304-2837.

2013 CLAAS 3300 RC Quadrant 3x4 square MERIDIAN AUGERS IN STOCK: swings, baler, approx. 7000 bales made, vg cond., truck loading, Meridian SP movers. Call $110,000. Can deliver. Call anytime Hoffart Services Inc., Odessa, SK., 204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB. 306-957-2033. NEW MERIDIAN AUGERS with motor, clutch, reversing gearbox and lights. HD8-39, $15,350; HD8-59, $17,250; PICKUP REEL PARTS WAREHOUSE: TL10-39, $16,995; HD10-59, $18,995. MacDon, UII, JD, Hart Carter, CNH, AGCO. We distribute parts for all PU reels. Call 306-648-3622, Gravelbourg, SK. 1-888-278-4905. www.combineworld.com 2012 CONVEY-ALL TCHSS 1045 conveyor, 10”x45’, stainless steel w/Flave conveyor and skid mount wet kit, $19,800. www.combineworld.com 1-888-278-4905 30’ UII PICKUP REEL for CI or MF swather. AUGERS: NEW and USED: Wheatheart, Call 306-960-3000. Westfield, Westeel augers; Auger SP kits; Batco conveyors; Wheatheart post pounders. Good prices, leasing available. Call 1-866-746-2666. MERIDIAN AUGERS in stock at Flaman. Call or visit your nearest Flaman location, 1-888-435-2626. REMOTE CONTROL SWING AUGER movers, trailer chute openers, endgate and hoist systems, wireless full bin alarms, swing belt movers, wireless TractorCams, motorized utility carts. All shipped directly to you. Safety, convenience, reliability. Kramble Industries at 306-933-2655, Saskatoon, SK. or www.kramble.net

2012 RICHIGER 10’ grain bagger, bought new in 2013, has truck unloading attachment, also elec. bag lifting cradle, used very little. Troy 306-867-7719 Glenside SK

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Penno’s Machining & Mfg. Ltd. Eden, MB 204-966-3221 Fax: 204-966-3248 Check out A & I online parts store www.pennosmachining.com

MACDON CA20/CA25 and HONEYBEE flex or rigid adapters and completion kits, plenty in stock. We want your trade! 1-888-278-4905. www.combineworld.com MACDON HEADERS!! Lots available! 35’, 40’ & 45’. D60’s, D65’s, FD70’s in stock now www.combineworld.com 1-888-278-4905 RECONDITIONED rigid and flex, most makes and sizes; also header transports. Ed Lorenz, 306-344-4811, Paradise Hill, SK www.straightcutheaders.com

SWATHMASTER AND RAKE-UP 12’, 14’, and 16’ pickups available. Call for details! 1-888-278-4905. www.combineworld.com

HEADER TRAILERS & ACCESSORIES. Arc-Fab Industries. 204-355-9595 charles@arcfab.ca www.arcfab.ca

JD 1820, 61’ air drill, 10” spacing, Atom JD 8970, new tires; JD 4450, FWD, 3 PTH, Jet paired row boots, 4” pneumatic pack- new engine; JD 4440, rebuilt engine; JD ers, NH3 Raven controller, sectional, JD 4255, FWD. Ph 204-871-5170, Austin, MB. 1910 430 cart, var. rate, 3 meters, $59,000. 306-743-7622, Langenburg, SK. STEVE’S TRACTOR REBUILDER special2010 65’ 3310 BOURGAULT Paralink, 12” izing in rebuilding JD tractors. Want Series spacing, mid row shank banding, double 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 7000s to rebuild or for shoot, rear hitch, tandem axles, low acres, parts. pay top $$. Now selling JD parts. $145,000. 2002 49’ Morris Maxim air drill, 204-466-2927, 204-871-5170, Austin, MB. 12” spacing, w/7240 Morris grain cart, $52,000. A.E. Chicoine Farm Equipment, JD 4230, 100 HP, PS, $12,500; JD 4020, 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK. 75HP, PS, $8750 OBO. 204-525-4521 Minitonas, MB. www.waltersequipment.com 1993 FLEXI-COIL 5000, 33’, 12” spacing, steel packers, DS, Dutch paired row openers, 1720 TBH tank, $16,500. WRECKING FOR PARTS, JD 3020, diesel, 306-739-2442, Moosomin, SK. c/w vg running eng., good sheet metal; 2390 Case, vg eng., vg sheet metal; 2090 2003 BOURGAULT 54’ 5710 air drill, Case c/w complete overhauled eng., vg w/MRBs, Dickey John NH3 kit and set up sheet metal. 1-877-564-8734, Roblin, MB. for dual shoot, $30,000 OBO. 306-658-4240, 306-843-7549, Wilkie, SK. 2005 JD 8320, MFWD, powershift, 4500 hrs.; 2002 JD 8120, MFWD, powershift, 4650 hrs. Both can be equipped w/duals. 204-522-6333, Melita, MB. WINTER PROJECT- 2006 Bourgault 6450, double shoot, 3 tank metering, some rust. Special $42,500. Phone 306-874-2011, 2130 JD, 3 PTH, FEL, new front tires, good back fluid fill, runs good. Call Don Cropper Motors, Naicam, SK. 204-422-5216, Ste Anne, MB. 2004 JD 7520, MFWD, quad shift, LHR, 3 GANDY AIR SPREAD 5424, fert., grass and PTH, 741 SL loader, grapple, good tires, chem. spreader, mtd. on 50’ Flexi-Coil har- 9086 hrs, $70,000 OBO. 306-869-3113, row drawbar, good tine harrows, new hos- Radville, SK es and clamps 306-642-5740 Assiniboia SK 50’ FLEXI-COIL HARROW packers w/P30 JOHN DEERE 8630, PTO, tires like new, expackers; Also, 36’ Wilrich vibrashank culti- cellent condition, $19,500. 306-861-4592, vator w/harrows. Both in good condition. Fillmore, SK. $4000 OBO. 306-210-8186, Reward, SK. 1999 JD 9400, 425 HP, 24 spd., new rub2013 MORRIS 50’ heavy harrow, 9/16” ber, 4 hyds. w/return line, exc. cond., tines, excellent condition, $28,000. Call $85,000 OBO. 306-861-4592, Fillmore, SK. 306-493-6460, Delisle, SK.

NOW SALVAGING: John Deere 1820 drill, PICKUP REEL PARTS WAREHOUSE: good rubber packers, nice openers. Call for MacDon, UII, JD, Hart Carter, CNH, AGCO. pricing and availability. 1-888-278-4905. We distribute parts for all PU reels. Call www.combineworld.com 1-888-278-4905. www.combineworld.com 2004 FLEXI-COIL 2340 TBH, very good, 2004 NH CR970 for salvage, running $14,900. Call Cam-Don Motors Ltd., eng., tons of good parts. Call 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK. 1-888-606-6362. www.combineworld.com 1997 TX68, updated to 1999, drives like new, no hassle electronics, straight cut avail. Best offer. Nate Golas 204-372-6081, 204-280-1202, Fisher Branch, MB.

WANTED: NICE R72 Gleaner w/Cummins engine. Call 701-340-5061, Minot, ND. NOW SALVAGING GLEANER S77, low hrs., duals, cab, tons of good parts. Call us! 1-888-278-4905. www.combineworld.com

2010 JD 9870 STS, loaded, 4 WD, only 480 sep. hrs, 600 eng. hrs, $285,000 CAD OBO. 2010 JD 9870 STS, fully loaded, ProDrive, 5 spd. feeder house, HD lift cylinders, HD final drives, HD rear axle, premium cab, IMS, grain tank ext., HD unload auger, long auger, Contour-Master, only 550 sep. hrs., 650 straddle duals, $259,000 CAD OBO. Both combines would have 100 hour, up to $7500 parts and labour warranty. Call 218-779-1710. 1990 JD 9600, 4300 sep. hrs., lots of work done, well maintained, always shedded, $22,000. 204-773-0111, Angusville, MB.

1986 JOHN DEERE 6620 Titan II Posi, chopper, 6 belt PU, low hrs - 2553 eng. After season sale $9900. Reimer Farm Equipment, #12 Hwy N, Steinbach, MB. Gary Reimer, 204-326-7000. Visit: AERATION FANS, rockets ductwork, temp www.reimerfarmequipment.com monitoring equipment and more. Visit your nearest Flaman store to see selection 1990 JD 9600, hydro, Redekop fine chopor call 1-888-435-2626. per, chaff spreader, 914 7 belt PU, 4100 sep. hrs. After season sale $19,900. Reimer Farm Equip., #12 Hwy N, Steinbach, MB. Gary Reimer, 204-326-7000. REFURBISHED PROTEIN TESTERS for www.reimerfarmequipment.com sale. Protein in wheat and durum, 2 units 2011 JD 9770 STS combine, 570 threshing avail. Protein in wheat, barley and durum, hours, bought new, 650 duals, hopper ext., 2 units available. Jason 204-772-6998. pickup header, always shedded, only harvested wheat and canola, $275,000; Avail. for extra MacDon 36’ D60 straight cut header. Rented farm out. 204-662-4474, 204-851-0211, Sinclair, MB.

R10-41 WHEATHEART AUGER, excellent BALE SPEARS, high quality imported condition with mover and new clutch, from Italy, 27” and 49”, free shipping, excellent pricing. Call now toll free $8800. Call 306-272-4451, Foam Lake, SK. 1-866-443-7444, Stonewall, MB. SAKUNDIAK: 8”x55’, 10 HP elec. motor; 8”x45’, 24 HP Kohler motor; 8”x50’, PTO BALE SPEAR ATTACHMENTS for all drive; 7”x35’, 10 HP elec. motor; 6”x35’, loaders and skidsteers, excellent pricing. B&S motor. BRANDT: 7”x35’, 24 HP Kohler Call now 1-866-443-7444. motor; 7”x35’, Wisconsin motor; 8”x50’ blue auger, hyd. auger mover, hyd. winch, flex spout, elec. clutch, Wheatheart binsweep, 24 HP motor. Ed 306-272-3848 or 306-269-7745, Foam Lake, SK.

REPAIR BENT BROKEN combine headers, Pickup and delivery available. Call 306-640-2270, Lafleche, SK.

2012 CLAAS LEXION 770, 300 sep. hrs., fully loaded, $320,000 CAD OBO; 2011 Claas Lexion 760, 700 sep. hrs., fully loaded, $265,000 CAD OBO; 2010 Lexion 590, fully loaded, 500 sep. hrs., $220,000 CAD OBO. All in excellent cond., used only in small grains; 2000 Lexion 480, $27,000 CAD OBO. 218-779-1710, Bottineau, ND. CAT COMBINE PARTS Salvaging 670, 590, 580R, 485, 480, 470, 460R. New additions regularly. Call 1-888-278-4905. www.combineworld.com

NEW BATCO 2075 w/gas motor kit. Retail $36,500. Blow-out Special, $28,500. 306-648-3622, Gravelbourg, SK.

AFTER SEASON SALE! All makes of combine platforms: Flex, Rigid, Corn heads. Reconditioned and field ready. Reimer Farm Equipment, #12 Hwy N, Steinbach, MB. Gary Reimer, 204-326-7000. www.reimerfarmequipment.com

The Real Used FaRm PaRTs sUPeRsToRe Over 2700 Units for Salvage • TRACTORS • COMBINES • SWATHERS • DISCERS Call Joe, leN oR daRWIN (306) 946-2222 monday-Friday - 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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1-800-667-9871 •• Regina 1-800-667-9871 Regina 1-800-667-3095 • Saskatoon 1-800-667-3095 Saskatoon 1-800-387-2768 •• Winnipeg 1-800-222-6594 •• Edmonton 1-800-667-3095 Manitoba “For All Your Farm Parts” PUMPS, PRESSURE WASHERS, Honda/Kowww.fyfeparts.com shin pumps, 1-1/2” to 4”, Landa pressure washers, steam washers, parts washers. M&M Equip. Ltd. Parts & Service, Regina, SK. 306-543-8377, fax 306-543-2111.

1990 JD 9500, 4100 engine hrs., 912 PU header, many new parts, harvest ready, $27,500 OBO; JD 930 rigid header with hyd. adjustable reel, good condition, $5000 OBO. 306-946-7928, Watrous, SK.

SUNFLOWER HEADER, 1010 CASE/IH, 30’, 12” pans, drum feed. Can sell with transport carrier. Call Grant 204-573-0454, Brookdale, MB.

1977 JD 4430 w/606 PT mower behind, very low hrs., always shedded, exc. cond., $30,000 OBO. 306-717-2971 Saskatoon SK

2010 8370 VR TBT cart, w/third tank, TopCon monitor, $72,900. Cam-Don Motors, 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK.

1992 37’ CASE/IH 5600 HD cultivator, w/Degelman mounted 4-row harrows, $25,000. A.E. Chicoine Farm Equipment, 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK. 2009 T9060, CUMMINS, AutoSteer, 800 duals, 3990 hours, $211,000. Cam-Don Motors, 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK.

TRACTORS, COMBINES, SWATHERS, ploughs, cultivators, tires and rims, hyd. cylinders, balers, older trucks, crawlers. 204-871-2708, 204-685-2124, Austin, MB.

NEW VERSATILE SD550 offset disc, 15’, GOODS USED TRACTOR parts (always 550 lbs./ft., spring cushion gangs, HD buying tractors). David or Curtis, Roblin, bearing option, 26”x3/8” notched. CamMB., 204-564-2528, 1-877-564-8734. Don Motors, 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK. G.S. TRACTOR SALVAGE, JD tractors WANTED: USED OLDER tandem disc 16’ to 22’. Ph/text 306-946-7738, Watrous, SK only. Call 306-497-3535, Blaine Lake, SK.

8’ ALLIED 3 PTH snowblower, good cond., $750. Airflow tailgate for 2009 Ford F150, CASE/IH MX 110 with Buhler 795 hyd. self $150. Cab for 1946 Dodge truck, offers. levelling loader, LHR, 3PTH, plumbed for grapple, rebuilt powershift trans, 9400 204-522-8938, 204-522-5762, Melita, MB. hrs., MFWD, 110 HP, S/N JJA0113932, vg SCHULTE SNOWBLOWERS- high grade working, $42,000 OBO. Call 204-743-2324, steel w/fully enclosed chain case. Heavily Cypress River, MB. reinforced auger cuts into snow with ease. 1984 IHC 5088, 130 HP, triple hyds., dual See your nearest Flaman location or call PTO, $18,000. 204-525-4521, Minitonas, 1-888-435-2626. MB. www.waltersequipment.com

1993 FORD 846, 7792 hrs., 230 HP, 4 WD, 18.4R38 duals, PTO, 4 hyds., diff lock, cab, AC, heat, 14 spd. std. trans., $46,000 OBO. Call 204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB.

1983 VERS. 975, 8600 hrs., good 24.5x32 tires, well maintained, Atom Jet hyds., runs great, asking $35,000. 204-526-5225, 204-723-5002, Notre Dame, MB.

2013 VERSATILE 450 PS, PTO, deluxe cab, leather seat, AutoSteer, 790 hrs., very good condition, $289,000. Call Cam-Don Motors Ltd., 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK.

LIZARD CREEK REPAIR and Tractor. We buy 90 and 94 Series Case, 2 WD, FWA tractors for parts and rebuilding. Also have rebuilt tractors and parts for sale. 306-784-7841, Herbert, SK.

FLOATER TIRES: Factory rims and tires: WHITE MF 9230 30’ straight cut header, JD 4930/4940, R4045; 800/55R46 Goodfits White 9700, 9720 and MF 8570, 8590, year tire and rim; 710/60R46 Goodyear $4000 OBO. 204-794-5979, Springfield MB LSW; Case 650/65R38 Michelins, $13,500. available for combines. 2008 NH 88C flex draper, 42’, PU reel, poly Duals skids, F/A, gauge wheels, single point, re- 306-697-2856, Grenfell, SK. conditioned, after season sale $19,900. Reimer Farm Equip., #12 Hwy N, Steinbach, MB. Gary Reimer, 204-326-7000. www.reimerfarmequipment.com 2005 JD 635F 35’ hydraflex platform, PU reel, poly skids, F/A, single point, reconditioned, after season sale $16,900. Visit Reimer Farm Equip., #12 Hwy N, Steinbach, MB. Gary Reimer, 204-326-7000. www.reimerfarmequipment.com

1990 JD 4755 tractor, 2 WD, quad range, 1000 PTO, approx. 6900 hrs., $37,500. Call 306-948-7223, Biggar, SK.

2011 B3000, MFWD, 246 hrs., 30 HP dsl., 3 range hydro. trans., deluxe cab, CAH, PS, 3 PTH, mid and rear hyd. in dependant PTO, joystick loader lever, includes 63” Kubota snowblower ($5700 value w/all options), always shedded. Mint! $22,900. Cudworth, HEAVY HARROWS YEAR END CLEARANCE! SK. call 306-256-3569, 306-230-4393. 2016 Morris 70’, 26”x9/16” tine; 2014 50’ Morris, 26”/9/16” tine, 800 acres, looks like new. Cash finance or lease. Cam-Don Motors Ltd., 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK.

SMITH’S TRACTOR WRECKING. Huge MORRIS 600 SERIES 35’ deep till cultivainventory new and used tractor parts. tor w/harrows, very good shovels, stonefree land, $3700. 306-493-6460 Delisle, SK 2013 JD S690, 503 sep. hrs., var. stream 1-888-676-4847. rotor, manual fold top, GS3 command centre, premium cab, ProDrive trans., small COMB-TRAC SALVAGE. We sell new and FLEXI-COIL 700 41’ DEEP TILLAGE wire concave, w/PU header, $325,000 used parts for most makes of tractors, cult., 750 trips, new sweeps, exc. cond., OBO; 2630, GPS receiver, AutoTrac, also combines, balers, mixmills and swathers. $7500 OBO. 306-946-8522, Saskatoon, SK. available. Call 306-869-7629, Radville, SK. Phone 306-997-2209, 1-877-318-2221, Borden, SK. www.comb-tracsalvage.com HEAVY DUTY DISCER 25’, in good shape. 2008 9770 STS, dual wheels w/2010 615 We buy machinery. 780-853-2031, 780-581-4035, Vermilion, PU header, $195,000. A.E. Chicoine Farm AB. Equipment, 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK. LOEFFELHOLZ TRACTOR AND COMBINE 2009 JD 9770, 1205 hrs., 175 hrs. since Salvage, Cudworth, SK., 306-256-7107. extensive Greenlight, duals, 615P header, We sell new, used and remanufactured $190,000; 36’ MacDon 973, $19,500 OBO. parts for most farm tractors and combines. Call 306-736-7782, Kipling, SK. AGRA PARTS PLUS, parting older trac2001 JD 9650 STS, 2843 thres. hrs, 4108 tors, tillage, seeding, haying, along w/otheng., 2 sets of concaves, very nice, er Ag equipment. 3 miles NW of Battle$77,000. 306-648-2801 or 306-648-7848, ford, SK. off #16 Hwy. Ph: 306-445-6769. Gravelbourg, SK. TRIPLE B WRECKING, wrecking tractors, NEW 2014 MD PW7 w/16’ Swathmaster combines, cults., drills, swathers, mixmills. to fit JD STS/S series, $24,900. etc. We buy equipment. 306-246-4260, 306-441-0655, Richard, SK. 1-888-278-4905. www.combineworld.com JD 8820 TITAN II combine with pickup and hopper extension. 306-283-4747, 306-220-0429, Langham, SK.

1981 JOHN DEERE 8640, 4WD, 8300 hours, good condition, $18,500. Call 306-739-2442, Moosomin, SK.

1998 CIH STEIGER 9390, 425 HP, approx. 6500 hrs., 850 Trellberg duals, 24 spd., vg 2010 CLAAS XERION, 2040 hrs., CVT 50 cond., $89,000. 306-948-7223, Biggar, SK. kms/hr., front hitch, 800R38, $189,000; 2008 NH T8020, 2900 hrs., $86,000; 2014 1983 CASE 2290 w/Leon 707 FEL, 4700 Case 370CVT, 220 hrs., 50km/hr, front hrs., rebuilt PS and diff., 4 remotes, dual hitch, 900/R42, $225,500; 2014 Fendt PTO, good tires, duals, $19,500. Prince Al- 718 profi, 750 hrs., front hitch, 50 bert, SK. 306-922-8155, 306-960-3230. kms/hr., 710R42, $165,000; 3 2016 Fendt 939, 830 hrs., 65 kms/hr., $248,000; 2005 Fendt 936’s, 400 hrs., loaded; 2011 Fendt 939, 830 hrs, 65 km/hr, $237,000; 2012 Fendt 939, 3100 hrs., 65 km/hr, front PTO, 1981 CASE 2290, 6823 hrs., Bourassa 3 $195,000; 2005 Fendt 930, 10,000 hrs, 2002 BOURGAULT 5710 47’, 10” spacing, PTH, new Farm King 96” snowblower used new 900 tires, $79,000; 2012 MF 8670, MRB’s, Dickey John autorate, c/w 2320 2 hours, FEL/bale spear, good rubber, 500 hrs., CVT, 50 km/hr, front PTO, w/3rd tank, seeds 220 acres of canola per shedded. Will sell w/wo attachments, $188,000. Many more in stock! Call fill, $42,000. 306-873-8301, Tisdale, SK. $19,800 for all. 306-222-0041, Saskatoon. 519-955-1331, www.rozendaalclinton.com

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SOUTH VIEW RANCH has Black and Red PLAN TO Attend the 38th Annual Keystone Angus 2 year old bulls. Ceylon, SK. Call Konnection Simmenal Sale, Tues., Dec. 6th at Keystone Centre, Brandon, MB. 60 lots Shane 306-869-8074, Keith 306-454-2730. of Simm. cattle, 40 yearling bred heifers JL LIVESTOCK FALL FEMALE SALE on with noted breeding dates. Heifer calves December 13, 2016. Offering: 200 PB heif- for 4-H or Junior Show Programs. Bull ers and 200 commercial heifers. Sired by calves that are some of the top genetics in Density, Net Worth, and Final Answer. AI’d Flechvieh/ Simmental will be available on to Final Answer, Angus Valley, and JL Pre- Dec. 6. These beef bulls will add pounds to ferred. Call 306-736-7393 or your calf crop. Heifer calf show starts at 12 306-736-8698, Peebles, SK. Noon with sale to follow. View catalogue: www.marmacfarms.net or 204-728-3058. SELLING: BLACK ANGUS BULLS. Wayside Angus, Henry and Bernie Jungwirth, 306-256-3607, Cudworth, SK.

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

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HARMONY NATURAL BISON buying finished up to $6.25/lb HHW; Culls up to $5.25/lb HHW; Feeders up to $4.75/lb LW. Call/text 306-736-3454, SE Sask. WANT TO PURCHASE cull bison bulls and cows, $5/lb. HHW. Finished beef steers and heifers for slaughter. We are also buying compromised cattle that can’t make a long trip. Oak Ridge Meats, McCreary, 204-835-2365, 204-476-0147. WANTED: ALL KINDS of bison from yearlings to old bulls. Also cow/calf pairs. Ph Kevin at 306-429-2029, Glenavon, SK.

BLOCKED AND SEASONED FIREWOOD: $180 per 160 ft.≥ cord; bags $80 (includes refundable deposit for bag). Bundles of BISON WANTED - Canadian Prairie Bison 4’-5’ or 6.5’ also available. Vermette Wood is looking to contract grain finished bison, as well as calves and yearlings for growing Preservers 1-800-667-0094, Spruce Home. markets. Contact Roger Provencher at 306-468-2316, roger@cdnbison.com

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2004 DODGE 1500 Ram SLT QC, 5.7 Hemi, 4x4 auto, 123,000 kms, good rubber, new safety, $7400; 45’ WilRich cult. w/harrows, $2900; 40 Cockshutt tractor BEV’S FISH & SEAFOOD LTD., buy diw/post pounder, $2900; McKee round bal- rect, fresh fish: Pickerel, Northern Pike, Whitefish and Lake Trout. Seafood also er, $700 OBO. 204-728-1861, Brandon, MB available. Phone toll free 1-877-434-7477, GPS OUTBACK EZ-DRIVE TC with S2 306-763-8277, Prince Albert, SK. Display, hyd steering control. Will fit all ATX Case/IH 4 WD tractors and other makes, $3300. Call A.E. Chicoine Farm Equipment, 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK.

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ODESSA ROCKPICKER SALES: New Degelman equipment, land rollers, Straw2013 CIH L785 FEL w/grapple and bucket. master, rockpickers, protill, dozer blades. Fits on Case Puma 200, $18,000; Also 306-957-4403, 306-536-5097, Odessa, SK. have some rear weights as well, $1.75/lb. FLAX STRAW BUNCHER and land levelers. 204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB. Building now, taking orders. Don’t delay, call now! 306-957-4279, Odessa, SK.

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20-25 COWS AND ONE 2 year old bull. Nothing over 13 years of age. Downsizing. Available beginning of December. Offers. Marvin 306-929-2775, Prince Albert, SK. BRED HEIFERS FOR SALE, 77 Plains, 11 Wood cross. The top herd bull is from Wolverine Bison sired to the yearling reserve Grand Champion bull in Denver in 2016. This is an impressive group of heifers ready to go this fall. Bulls may be purchased as well. Come view any time, or call Blair 306-231-9980, Plunkett, SK. 60 PLAINS BISON CALVES for sale by Tender. Sale will also include 3 yearling. Free range and grass fed. Please submit tender bids by November 25, 2016. E-mail to: kylie.garchinski@natureconservancy.ca or phone 306-296-7383, Claydon, SK.

BLACK ANGUS BULLS, two year olds, semen tested, guaranteed breeders. Delivery available. 306-287-3900, 306-287-8006, Englefeld, SK. www.skinnerfarms.ca JOHNSTON/FERTILE VALLEY Black Angus Female Sale: December 15th, 2016 at Heartland Livestock, Swift Current, SK. 125 bred females, sell mostly AI to calve March through May. View the cow herd on-line: www.johnstonfertilevalley.com David and Dennis Johnston 306-856-4726, Conquest, SK.

DIESEL GENSET SALES AND SERVICE, 12 to 300 KWs, lots of units in stock. Used and new: Perkins, John Deere and Deutz. WANTED: USED, BURNT, old or ugly trac- We also build custom Gensets. We curtors. Newer models too! Smith’s Tractor rently have special pricing on new John Wrecking, 1-888-676-4847. Deere units. Call for pricing 204-792-7471.

RED ANGUS BULLS, two year olds, semen tested, guaranteed breeders. Delivery available. 306-287-3900, 306-287-8006, Englefeld, SK. www.skinnerfarms.ca 28th ANNUAL KEYSTONE KLASSIC Black and Red Angus Sale, Saturday December 3, 2015 at 1:00PM, Keystone Centre, Brandon, MB. Presented by top producing Red and Black Angus breeders Offering 70+ females, including an elite selection of foundation bred heifers, fancy heifer calves and cow calf pairs. Junior discounts available. For more information or a catalogue contact T Bar C Cattle Co. Ltd. at 306-220-5006. View the catalogue online: www.BuyAgro.com PL #116061

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707 LEON FEL, will fit JD 4020 Case or Int. Also 2 JD cabs, will fit 4020. $2000 for all. Phone Keith 306-532-4892, Wapella, SK. www.penta.ca 1974 GMC 3 TON grain truck; Vicon 6 wheel rake; Parts for Vicon 6 wheel rake; PMI 1411 rd baler; NH 1090 swather; MH 44 tractor. 204-643-5478, Fraserwood MB 16’ PEELED RAILS, 2-3” $7.50 ea., 125 per CHECK OUT OUR inventory of quality used bundle; 3-4” $9.25 ea., 100 per bundle; highway tractors. For more details call 4-5” $11 each, 75 per bundle. Vermette 204-685-2222 or view information at Wood Preservers, 1-800-667-0094, Spruce Home, SK info@vwpltd.com www.titantrucksales.com ROTARY MOWERS: Wood’s 15’, $6000; GUARANTEED PRESSURE TREATED fence JD 1508, $6000; JD 1518, $7500; JD posts, lumber slabs and rails. Call Lehner 2018, $10,000; JD 709, $3000; JD 5’ Wood Preservers Ltd., ask for Ron $1000; Melroe 903 plow 7 and 8 furrow; 306-763-4232, Prince Albert, SK. Scrapers: Eversman 6 yd., $5500; Ashland MULCHING- TREES, BRUSH, Stumps. 6 yd., $5000; V-Ditcher, $2000; Big Mac Call today 306-933-2950. Visit us at: prong type rockpicker $4000; Gehl 500 4 www.maverickconstruction.ca auger mix cart, $10,000; Knight Big Auggie, $5000. Call 1-866-938-8537. 50,000 FARMERS CAN’T be wrong! When you purchase a Norwesco tank, you’re not JACK PINE FIREWOOD: split and blocked just purchasing a tank. Call in mini bulk bags $100/bag. Other lengths 1-855-765-9937 or visit: www.polywest.ca available. 306-277-4660, Ridgedale, SK. THE HANDLER IS available in 5 sizes and proven on tens of thousands of farms from across the world. Call 1-855-765-9937 or visit: www.polywest.ca

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BLOCKED SEASONED JACK Pine firewood and wood chips for sale. Lehner Wood Preservers Ltd., 306-763-4232, Prince Albert, SK. Will deliver. Self-unloading trailer.

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QUALITY HAMPSHIRE and DORSET ram lambs from proven flock. Heeroma’s 306-823-4526, Neilburg, SK.

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Mon. Nov. 28th at 12:00pm Sheep and Goat with Small Animals & Holstein Calves

Sat. Dec. 3rd at 10:00am

Closed Bred Heifer - 300 reputation heifers Blair Mistelbacher Ltd. 70% home raised, 70 red, and 230 black/black baldy heifers.

BIG GULLY FARM Bull and Heifer Sale Thursday, Dec. 8th, 5:30 PM MST, 12 miles North of Maidstone, SK. Horned and Polled, Long-yearling bulls, bull calves and bred heifers. Free wintering, delivery and carcass ultrasound. Volume discount of 5% on 2 or more. View videos, information and catalogue at: www.biggullyfarm.com Lance Leachman, 306-903-7299, or email: biggullyfarm@gmail.com Online bidding at: LiveAuctions.tv

Gladstone auction Mart

BRED COW SALE

Fri. Dec. 2 at 11:00 A M dispersal of 100 cows reds Blacks & tans Bred char Bulls where exposed June 1st dispersal of 40 cows Mostly Black tans & reds Bred char & Blonde to start calving in Mar Plus 3 yr old char & 7 yr old Blonde Bulls Plus some pairs and other consignments

FREE STANDING CORRAL PANELS: Feeders & Alley ways, 30’ or order to size. Oilfield Pipe: 1.3, 1.6, 1.9, 1-7/8, 2”, 23/8, 2-7/8, 3-1/2. Sucker Rod: 3/4, 7/8, 1”. Casing Pipes: 4-9”. Sold by the piece or semi load lots. For special pricing call Art 204-685-2628 or cell 204-856-3440.

BREEDING EWES, EXPOSED: Cluns and mixed breeds as well as various rams. Call 204-842-5237, evenings, Birtle, MB.

REGULAR CATTLE SALES

For on farm appraisal of livestock EX-GOVERNMENT STAND-BY UNITS: or for marketing information please call 12V92 w/400 KW, 600 volts, 388 hrs, Brad Kehler (Manager) Cell 204-346-2440 $25,000; 12V92 w/400 KW, 600 volts, 419 Auction Mart (204) 434-6519 hrs, $25,000; 12V92 w/400 KW, 600 volts, MB. Livestock Dealer #1111 638 hrs, $25,000; 16V92 w/500 KW, 600 volts, 700 hrs, $25,000; 16V92 w/800 KW, WWW.GRUNTHALLIVESTOCK.COM 600 volts, 700 hrs, $30,000; KT450 Cummins w/250 KW, $15,000. Can-Am Truck We know that farming is enough of a gamble Export Ltd, 1-800-938-3323, Delisle, SK. so if you want to sell it fast place your ad in the Manitoba Co-operator classifieds. It’s a Sure Thing. Call our toll-free number today. FRESH AND SPRINGING heifers for sale. We have friendly staff ready to help. 1-800- Cows and quota needed. We buy all class782-0794. es of slaughter cattle-beef and dairy. R&F Livestock Inc. Bryce Fisher, Warman, SK. The Icynene Phone 306-239-2298, cell 306-221-2620.

2012 BOBCAT S 205 skidsteer loader, 1650 hrs., c/w bucket, vg working condition, $28,000. Can deliver. Call anytime 204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB.

BRED COW HERD REDUCTION, by half. 150 head. Would trade for light or tough feed grain. Call 306-432-4803, Lipton, SK.

RANCH RAISED ONE IRON UNIFORM HEIFERS. Black Angus and BBF, bred June 17 to low birth bulls, full vaccination, asking $1800 each. Chanig Ranch, BIRCHAM RANCH BRED HEIFERS: 306-478-2658, Mankota, SK. 210- Top Cut 1st cross Black Brockle face; 45- 3/4 Angus Black and Black Brockle 20 EXCELLENT HOME raised Simm/Angus face and 25 top cut first cross Black Simm bred heifers, very quiet, exposed to Red cross Black Angus heifers, bred Black An- Angus bull June 1st. Mitch 306-467-4975, gus. Bred June 10th to Aug 6th. All vacci- 306-467-7912, Duck Lake, SK. nations. Will deliver. Selling at the Rock Solid Bred Heifer Sale on December 12th, RANCH RAISED F1 Red Angus cross 2016. Heartland Livestock, Swift Current, Simm. bred heifers, bred Red Angus. Have SK. Call Wayne Bircham, 306-662-7940. had all shots. Calving mid April. Harvey Verishine 306-283-4666, Langham, SK. www.rocksolidbredheifer.com PUREBRED BLACK ANGUS long yearling 15 QUALITY HEREFORD influence heifers, bulls, replacement heifers, AI service. very quiet. Preg checked. Erwin Lehmann Meadow Ridge Enterprises, 306-373-9140 306-232-4712, Rosthern, SK. or 306-270-6628, Saskatoon, SK. 44 TOPCUT ONE IRON Red Angus cross 28th ANNUAL KEYSTONE KLASSIC bred heifers, AI’d to low birthweight Red Black and Red Angus Sale, Saturday Angus bull, very impressive group of heifDecember 3, 2015 at 1:00PM, Keystone ers. Call 306-937-2880 or 306-441-5010 Centre, Brandon, MB. Presented by top Battleford, SK. producing Red and Black Angus breeders Offering 70+ females, including an elite 75 SECOND AND THIRD Black and Red Anselection of foundation bred heifers, fancy gus young bred cows. Call 306-773-1049 heifer calves and cow calf pairs. Junior or 306-741-6513, Swift Current, SK. discounts available. For more information or a catalogue contact T Bar C Cattle Co. Ltd. at 306-220-5006. View the catalogue online: www.BuyAgro.com PL #116061 WANTED: 200 Red or Black Angus cross younger cows, lease to own. References available. 306-542-2575, 306-542-7007, Veregin, SK. F BAR & ASSOCIATES Red and Black Angus bulls, bred heifers and yearling heifers for sale this fall. Great genetics, easy handling, registered or commercial, delivery available. Detailed info. ph Allen & Merilyn Staheli, Eddystone, MB, 204-448-2124, or email: amstaheli@inethome.ca BLACK TEAM mare and gelding 7 and 9 SOUTH VIEW RANCH has Red and Black yrs. old; Percheron QH, very well broke; Angus 2 year old bulls. Ceylon, SK. Call Harness; Covered wagon; Sleigh with cab; Horse mower. 306-862-3533, Nipawin, SK Shane 306-869-8074, Keith 306-454-2730.

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1984 CAT D7G DOZER, c/w 13.5’ twin tilt angle blade, hyd. winch, enclosed cab, NEW AND USED generators, all sizes from new UC, excellent working condition, new 26” pads. Warranty, $78,000. Can deliver. MF #36 DISCERS. Will pay top dollar 5 kw to 3000 kw, gas, LPG or diesel. Phone for availability and prices. Many used in 204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB. and pick from anywhere. Phone Mike stock. 204-643-5441, Fraserwood, MB. 306-723-4875, Cupar, SK.

LAZY RAINBOW RIVER RANCH has 115 Simmental, Charolais, Red and Black Angus cross bred heifers. Preg checked. Can feed til late fall as an option. Price negotiable. 204-372-6945, Fisher Branch.

to consign to this sale contact tara Fulton manager at 204-385-2537 the cows should be in the mart by 12:00 noon thurs for preg checking

WANTED: BUTCHER HOGS SOWS AND BOARS FOR EXPORT

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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, 1 877 695 2532 Also open and bred heifers, and group of www.ezefeeder.ca cows, commercial and purebreds. All bulls guaranteed and can deliver. Volume dis- KELLN SOLAR SUMMER/WINTER WAcount. 204-685-2628, cell 204-856-3440. TERING System, provides water in remote areas, improves water quality, increases pasture productivity, extends dugout life. St. Claude/Portage, 204-379-2763. SHORTHORN ALLIANCE SALE, Thursday Dec. 8 at 1:00 PM at Saskatoon Livestock CUSTOM GRAIN ROLLING on your yard Sales. On offer: Top females, consisting of w/new PTO Apollo rollermill. New Apollo heifer calves, bred heifers and bull calves. Sven rollermill sales, used mills buying Top genetics from leading Western Cana- and selling. Re-grooving all makes. Manidian breeders. For more info. call Richard toba Distributor Direct. Phone Farmers Moellenbeck, 306-287-7904. Catalogue to Premium Equipment, Randy 204-729-5162 view online at www.saskshorthorn.com 1998 BALE KING 880 shredder, LHD, 2 new tires, great condition, $6000. Call 306-487-7525, Lampman, SK. 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. Del. avail. 306-768-8555, Carrot River, SK.

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2-7/8” OILFIELD TUBING, $40 each; 3/4” BRED HEIFERS, DISPERSALS and more sucker rods, $6 each. Truckload quantities Saturday, Dec. 3, 1:00 PM at Johnstone only. Call 306-861-1280, Weyburn, SK. Auction Mart, Moose Jaw, SK. Clemens, Young, City View Farms, Goudy bred heifers, Raes dispersal of 55+ Angus/Simm 300+ all together 306-693-4715. Pics/info. www.johnstoneauction.ca PL #914447. WESTERN IRRIGATION: CADMAN Dealer. Fall discounts. Full line of new and used equipment. 1 cadman 4000S wide body big gun, like new; Also aluminum pipe, pumps and motors. If we don’t have it, we OSSAWA ANGUS, MARQUETTE, MB. has will get it for you! Call 306-867-9461, for sale purebred Black heifer calves. Also 2 year old bulls. Info. call 204-375-6658. 306-867-7037, Outlook, SK.

TWIN BRAE SIMMENTALS Bred Female Dispersal, Wednesday, Dec. 21, Virden, MB. 110 bred cows- majority are under the age of 6, 43 bred heifers, 20 bull calves, 15 open heifer calves, 2 herdsires. Call for catalogue or go online at www.chescu.com Barry and Glenda Chescu, Inglis, MB., 204-564-2509. www.goo.gl/pF4keh Sale managed by: Transcon Livestock Corp.

STOP WASTING GRAIN! Try our grain troughs: 30’ c/w skids, made of conveyor belting and pipe, $750 ea. 306-538-4685, 306-736-7146, Kennedy, SK. ZAK’S AGRICULTURAL BUILDINGS: Cattle shelter and barn packages. Call 306-225-2288 or www.zaksbuilding.com to request a farm building quote today!

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FFS- FUCHS FARM SUPPLY is your partner AFFORDABLE RADON mitigation solution in agriculture stocking mixer, cutter, with Polywest, Liberty Pumps and Fantech! feed wagons and bale shredders and in- 1-855-765-9937 or visit: www.polywest.ca dustry leading Rol-Oyl cattle oilers. 306-762-2125, Vibank, SK. www.fuchs.ca

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BRIGHT FURNISHED CONDO. 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 926 sq. ft., convenient South Regina, SK. location. All amenities nearby. Asking $155,000. Call 306-536-2357. RETIREMENT - HIGH END TOWNHOME, walk-out, 1580 sq. ft., East side Saskatoon, SK. Upscale, award winning complex. Priced $589,900 MLS. Florence Fofonoff, Royal LePage Hallmark, 306-221-7866.

LOG HOMES AND CABINS, sidings, paneling, decking. Fir and Hemlock flooring, timbers, special orders. Phone Rouck Bros., Lumby, BC. 1-800-960-3388. www.rouckbros.com

OWN A ZAK’S custom built home in the brand new subdivision in Neuanlage, SK. just minutes from Saskatoon. Go to: www.zaksbuilding.com or 306-225-2288. TIMBER FRAMES, LOG STRUCTURES and Vertical Log Cabins. Log home refinishing and chinking. Certified Log Builder with 38 years experience. Log & Timber Works, Delisle, SK., 306-717-5161, Email info@logandtimberworks.com Website at www.logandtimberworks.com

Farm Land SaLe By Tender 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

Completed Tenders and a $10,000.00 deposit per parcel will be received up to 12:00 PM (noon) on December 6, 2016 (the “deadline”) at:

Attn: Mona Brown or Carol Roulette Ph: 204-745-2028 fax: 204-745-3513 email: carol@brownlawoffice.org

ProPerty for sALe all or any of:

1. All NE ¼ 5-10-2 WPM lying South and West of Road Plan 13888 (136 tillable acres) 2. N ½ SE ¼ 5-10-2 WPM Exc Mines & Minerals of N ½ of E ½ (80 tillable acres) Title No. 2628365/1 (pcls 1 & 2) rM of MAcdonALd 1. Lot 2 Plan 58122 MLTO in Sec 11-7-2 WPM Exc Mines & Minerals (366.6 tillable acres) Title No. 2798158/4

ORGANIC FEED GRAIN. 306-515-3500, Regina, SK.

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TRADE AND EXPORT CANADA BUYING all grades of organic grains. Fast payment and pick up. Call 306-433-4700. WANTED: ORGANIC LENTILS, peas and chickpeas. Stonehenge Organics, Assiniboia, SK., 306-640-8600, 306-640-8437.

TIME TO APPRECIATE Relationships! Life is meant to be shared. We are here to help you. Candlelight matchmakers. Confidential, rural, photos/profiles to selected matches. Local, affordable. Serving MB, SK, NW-ON. Call 204-343-2475 or email candlelightmatchmakers@gmail.com DO YOU KNOW an amazing single guy who shouldn’t be? Camelot Introductions has been successfully matching people for over 22 years. In-person interviews by Intuitive Matchmaker in MB and SK. www.camelotintroductions.com or phone 306-978-LOVE (5683).

2. SE ¼ 8-9-2 WPM (160 tillable acres)Title No. 2628367/1 3. S ½ of NE ¼ & SE ¼ 16-9-2 (Exc Main Hwy Plan 611) (240 tillable acres) Title No. 2628368/1 4. NW ¼ 3-7-2 WPM Exc 1stly: CNR Railway Plan 1118 MLTO 2ndly: Road Plan 1210 3rdly: Mines & Minerals (including 5 granaries) (155.95 tillable acres) 5. SW ¼ 3-7-2 WPM Exc 1stly: Wly 750 ft lying SE of the SE limit of Road Plan 1210 MLTO 2ndly: CNR Railway Plan 1118 MLTO 3rdly: Road Plans 579 & 1210 (132.2 tillable acres) Title No. 2639373/4 (pcls 4 & 5) 6. N ½ of 8-7-2 WPM (including buildings on NW ¼ machine shed, 4 hopper bottom bins, and 7 old steel granaries (320 tillable acres) Title No. 2639377/4 7. SE ¼ 17-7-2 WPM (160 tillable acres) Title No. 2639378/4 CONDITIONS OF TENDER

RED HEELER PUPS: 2 females, 2 months old, ready to go with first shots, asking $500. Call 306-725-4510, Bulyea, SK. BONAFIDE REGISTERED AUSTRALIAN Kelpie pups, Australian bred. Parents make a living on cow/calf operation at community pasture. Also started working Kelpies. Call Watkinson Working Kelpies, 306-692-2573, Moose Jaw, SK.

• Tenders to be in the form prepared by Brown & Associates Law Office. To obtain tender form, soil types, or more info, contact Carol @ Brown & Associates Law Office. • Minimum tender is $4,900.00/tillable acres. • Each Tender must be accompanied by a certified cheque, payable to Brown & Associates Law Office (in trust), in the amount of $10,000.00 per parcel. Deposits of tenders not accepted will be returned to the tenderers. • Highest Tender or any Tender will not necessarily be accepted. • The Possession date and the due date of the balance of Tender Price shall be January 6, 2017. • The deposit of $10,000.00 per parcel will be forfeited if a successful Tenderer does not finalize or complete the terms of the Agreement of Purchase and Sale. • The maker of any Tender relies entirely upon his/her personal inspection and knowledge of the Land, independent of the representations made by the vendor or the solicitor and agent of the vendor. The Land will be sold “as is” and the bidder is solely responsible to determine the value and condition of the Land, Land quality, Land use, environmental condition and any other information pertaining to the Land.

FREE PROPERTY EVALUATION FOR MINERAL RIGHTS HOLDERS Top royalties paid on suitable drilling locations Have your land coordinates ready and call 1.403.291.0005 or Toll Free 1.877.784.9696

McCULLOCH MOONEY JOHNSTON SELBY LLP

351 Main Street, PO Box 279 Manitou, MB. R0G 1G0

PROPERTY Parcel 1: SW 1/4 18-5-11 WPM, and part of NW 1/4 185-11 WPM lying to the south of Railway Right – of – Way Parcel 2: SE 1/4 18-5-11 WPM Parcel 3: SE 1/4 10-5-12 WPM

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FARMLAND NE SK(Clemenceau) 4 quarters plus 36 acre riverside parcel w/5 bdrm. home. Featuring: bins on concrete with direct hit on railroad cars, 40 acres of mostly mature spruce timber, 2 farmyards- 1 bordering Etomami River and 50 miles of provincial forest, excellent elk hunting and other big game and goose. 580 acres cult. Full line of farm equipment and sawmill LOG AND TIMBER HOMES, Saskatoon, also available Reg Hertz, 306-865-7469. SK. Visit www.backcountryloghomes.ca or call 306-222-6558. FOR SALE BY TENDER, Located in RM of Stonehenge No. 73: NE 17-7-1 W3; SE 17-7-1 W3; NW 16-7-1 W3; NW 9-7-1 W3; SE 16-7-1 W3; NW 17-7-1 W3; SW 17-7-1 W3. Owner will require access and BEST CANADIAN HOMES built by Moduline use of yardsite and buildings on SW Best prices! 1520 sq. ft., $111,900; 1216 17-7-1 W3 to December 31, 2017. Prossq.ft. $91,900; 1088 sq.ft. $87,900. Ready pective purchasers must rely on their own for delivery. Custom orders welcome. On- research of the property to determine site consultation. Yellowhead Modular acreage, condition, improvements, and asHome Sales, 306-496-7538, 306-849-0002 sessment. Highest or any tender not necweekend calls. Personalized service. essarily accepted Please submit certified www.affordablehomesales.ca cheque for 5% of bid with tender, payable to Lewans & Ford In Trust, and clearly MEDALLION HOMES 1-800-249-3969 mark envelope “YOUNG LAND TENDER.” Immediate delivery: New 16’ and 20’ Tenders will close December 2, 2016 at 2 modular homes; Also used 14’ and 16’ PM. Lewans & Ford, Barristers & Solicitors, homes. Now available: Lake homes. Box 759, Assiniboia, SK. SOH OBO Medallion Homes, 306-764-2121, Prince 306-642-4520. Fax: 306-642-5777. E-mail: Albert, SK. lewans.ford@sasktel.net For further information contact Larry J. Selby at: Ph: 204-242-2801 Fax: 204-242-2723 email: larry@mmjslaw.com

LAND FOR SALE BY TENDER: RM of Biggar #347. 3 quarters of tame mixed grass pasture, NE-28-34-17 W3, NE-33-34-17 W3; SE-33-34-17 W3. 460 acres fenced with some cross fencing, dugout, 2002 bored well, on SaskPower service, approx 40,000 yards gravel deposit. Tender closes December 2nd, 2016. Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Sold as is. Bidders must do own inspection of property. Submit bids to: Bob Atkinson Box 271, Landis, SK. S0K 2K0. For more information call 306-658-2042.

Brown & AssociAtes LAw office, Box 1240, 71 Main Street, Carman, Manitoba R0G 0J0

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Tenders for property in the Municipality of Lorne will be received until

CATTLE SHELTER PACKAGES or built on site. For early booking call 1-800-667-4990 or visit our website: www.warmanhomecentre.com 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

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READY TO MOVE: CELEBRATING 40 Years! Your RTM Home Builder since 1976. Avail. immediately 1560 sq. ft. homes starting at $95,000. 3 bdrm, 2.5 baths, main floor laundry, master bdrm with full ensuite and walk-in closet. Spacious living area, large kitchen with island. Marvin Homes Inc., Marvin Vogt, Mitchell, MB. 204-326-1493, 204-355-8484. marvinhomesinc@live.com www.marvinhomes.ca ZAK’S RTM HOMES and cottages, custom built, every time!! www.zaksbuilding.com LAND AUCTION, Stoney Run Cattle or call our talented staff at 306-225-2288 Corp., Thursday, December 22, 2016, Days Inn, Estevan, SK., 7:00 PM. Join to help design your new home. Mack Auction Company, Dec. 22 for RTMS AND SITE built homes. Call your chance to own 6 quarter sections of 1-866-933-9595, or go online for pictures prime grass and hay land in RM of Enniskillen #3. There is unlimited potential for and pricing at: www.warmanhomes.ca this land with the close proximity of The Ceres Northgate Terminal, a multi-commodity logistics center strategically located on the Canada/US border in SE Sask! The tame hay, native grass, water sources and perimeter barb wire fences are in exc. condition. 1. NW-8-1-3-W2 RM#3, FVA 64,800. 160 acres tame hay and native grass, partially fenced. 2016 taxes $380.28. 2. NE-8-1-3-W2 RM#3, FVA 58,200. 160 acres tame hay and native grass, partially fenced, shallow dugout. 2016 taxes $341.55. 3. SW-8-1-3-W2 RM#3, FVA 80,600. 160 acres tame hay, partially fenced, dugout. 2016 taxes $473.00. 4. SE-8-1-3-W2 RM#3, FVA 67,800. 160 acres tame hay, partially fenced, dugout. 2016 taxes $397.88. 5. NW-1-1-3-W2 RM#3, FVA 49,000. 160 SHOWHOMES & CUSTOM RTMs by J&H acres native grass, partially fenced. 2016 Homes at www.jhhomes.com. RTM Builder taxes $234.13. 6. NE-1-1-3-W2 RM#3, since 1969. 306-652-5322, Saskatoon, SK. FVA 48,100. 160 acres native grass, partially fenced, dugout. Direct access to Hwy 9, located adjacent to Ceres Commodity Logistics Hub. 2016 taxes $230.29. Visit for sale VEGAS TIMESHARE. INT’L exchanges, www.mackauctioncompany.com and photos. Join us on Facebook and avail. 2 bdrm., full kitchen washer/dryer, bill Twitter. Mack Auction Co., your land living/dining room. 306-453-2958, Carlyle. Auctioneers. 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815. PL #311962.

FARMLAND FOR SALE BY TENDER: Approx 10 miles East of Viking, AB. The following are offered for sale by tender subject to the encumbrances and interests as are recorded on the existing Certificate of Titles. SE 16-48-11-W4, 155.4 acres, approx. (130 crop land and 25.4 slough/native land); NW 16-48-11-W4, 160 acres (approx. 140 crop and 20 slough/native); NE 16-48-11-W4, 155.7 (approx. 90 tame grass, 65.7 slough/native). All have newer 4 wire fence. For more info. 780-777-5227 (leave message). Bids will be considered on the total package or by individual quarter section. The highest and/or any bid will not necessarily be accepted. If the successful bidder does not complete the purchase after the acceptance of the tender, the deposit shall be forfeited. Cheques from unsuccessful bidders shall be returned to them. Tenders in sealed envelopes marked ‘Camp Lake Lands’ must be received by 11:00 AM on Dec. 19, 2016 in the office of Nickerson, Roberts, Holinski & Mercer, 608-10th St, Wainwright, AB, T9W 1E2, accompanied by a certified cheque or bank draft in the amount of 10 percent of the value of the bid payable in trust to Nickerson, Roberts, Holinski & Mercer, Barristers and Solicitors.

FARMLAND FOR SALE in RM No. 2: 1 quarter, SW 35-01-34 W1. Offers. Mail to: Box 188, Carnduff, SK. S0C 0S0. 306-483-7477 FOR SALE BY OWNER: Quarter section of prime hunting land, approx. 80-90 acres broke, large body of water, UG powerline, located along Supergrid 17 mi. NW of Blaine Lake, SK. Can be certified organic. Close to Lac La Peche. 306-226-4646.

FARMLAND FOR RENT. Wascana Centre Authority in Regina has a property available for agricultural crop use. The land consists of 400 tillable acres of previously cropped land immediately east of the Trans Canada Bypass and is located immediately south, east and north of the Sask. Polytechnic Campus. The legal land descriptions are: 5-17-19-W2 and Plan Health Centre, Block C, Lot PTS of 5, 6, 8-17-19 W2. The Authority is prepared to enter into a multi-year agreement for this property commencing in Dec. 2016. If you are interested, please contact Michelle Paetsch at: phone 306-347-1829 or email michelle.paetsch@wascana.ca Expressions of interest are being accepted until the date: December 15, 2016 for this property. SEVERAL QUALITY LAND packages for sale. Please check out our website at www.hciventures.ca Regina, SK. RM of GRANDVIEW No. 349: Handel, SK. NE quarter of 32-35-19 W3. Offers accepted to 5:00PM November 28, 2016. MLS® $260,000. For information package call Eugene Kohle, 306-291-5544 or Lyle McCallum, 306-222-8263 at Coldwell Banker Signature, Saskatoon, SK. RM CANWOOD #494- just listed. This 140 acre scenic property is close to the Cookson pasture and the Prince Albert National Park. 1232 sq. ft. home built in 1960, 30x32 hip roof horse barn. Approx. 65 acres of tame hay. Balance is some harvestable spruce timber plus pasture openings. Just a great well sheltered yard. Fenced with 3 wires and treated post. MLS® 584810. For further info or to view call Lloyd Ledinski, Re/Max of the Battlefords, 306-446-8800, 306-441-0512.

FARMLAND FOR SALE BY TENDER, RM of Portage la Prairie. Legal Description: SE-6-12-8W. Roll number: 406300. Acres: 141.7. The subject property is located in the RM of Portage la Prairie, 9 miles west on the Trans Canada Hwy. Of the 141.7 acres, 8.7 acres of bush are designated conservation land which has been left in its natural state. Soil Type: Classification Neuhorst: 1, Almasippi: 2. Tender must be for the entirety of the land described above, and all buildings attached thereto. Sealed Tenders to purchase the land will be received by: Greenberg & Greenberg, Box 157, Portage la Prairie, MB. R1N 3B2 until 4:30 PM, November 30th, 2016. Terms of Tender are as follows: 1. Each Tender shall be in writing and in a sealed envelope, plainly marked as to its contents and shall be submitted with a certified cheque payable to Greenberg & Greenberg, in trust, in an amount equal to 10% of the tender price. 2. If the Tender is accepted, the certified cheque shall become a non-refundable deposit. If the Tenderer fails to complete the purchase of the property the Seller shall retain the deposit as liquidated damages. On December 1, 2016 unsuccessful Tenderers will have their certified cheques returned to them by regular mail. 3. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid by cash, certified cheque, or lawyer’s trust cheque and trust conditions on February 2, 2017 (the Closing Date). 4. Vacant possession will be provided on Closing Date. 5. The Buyers will pay the 2017 taxes. 6. The Vendors will pay all the property taxes and penalties relating to taxes accruing to Dec. 31, 2016. 7. The Tenderer will pay the applicable GST or provide an acceptable undertaking to self-assess. 8. Time is to be of essence in submission of tender and closing of sale. 9. Highest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. 10. The Purchasers rely entirely on their own knowledge and inspection of the property independent of any representations made by or on behalf of the owners. For further particulars and inspection contact: Barry Greenberg, Greenberg & Greenberg, 204-857-6878.

BIG RIVER, SASK AREA. This gorgeous home is approx. 3100 sq. ft. on 3 levels incl. attached garage. Very tastefully done. In-floor heat with propane on 2 levels plus 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. incl. 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. FOR SALE BY TENDER farmland in RM of 306-446-8800 or 306-441-0512. Roland part of NW-11-05-05W and part of SW-14-05-05W, approx. 232 cult. acres. RM OF MAYFIELD No. 406. Approx 950 Please submit sealed written tenders by acres due to 10 acres out for acreage. 324 December 9, 2016 to: Mr. Mark Beard, acres of cultivated grain land. Approx 626 Ammeter Law Group, 7 Donald Street, acres of natural pasture and prairie wool Winnipeg, MB. R3L 2S6. Mark envelope pasture and spring feed pasture water. 2.5 “Roland Tender”. Highest or any tender will miles south of Maymont on 376. Fenced not necessarily be accepted. with 3 wires and treated post. What a property!! Overlooking the North Saskatchewan River and the River Valley. Ex- 1097 ACRE GRAIN Farm in prime area of cellent big game hunting in the area - Westman, 1000 acres cult., 2160 sq. ft. white tail deer, moose and geese. MLS® modern split level home in prime condi591593. For further info or to view call tion, heated workshop, machine shed; Lloyd Ledinski/Elaine Elder, Re/Max of the 40,000+ bu. grain storage. Owners rent 500 cult. acres close by. Sound enterprise Battlefords, 306-446-8800, 306-441-0512. w/yard 5 miles from town; 1120 acre mixed farm w/500 acres cult., 2 large open front cattle sheds, insulated calving barn, machine shed. Land all adjoining and fenced, good water, 3+2 bed bungalow, 6 CARDALE, MB FARM LAND miles from town; Vacant dairy farm with *** N1/2 1-15-22W1 *** all equipment, ready for production w/freestall barn for 82 head, calving pens, Grain farm ~220 cultivated acs, young stock facilities, 10 unit abreast parRM of Oakview (was Blanshard), lor; haybarn, machine shed, cattle shelter, GPS: 50.25,-100.38 (604)581-5270 cement silage clamps, 3800 sq. ft. modern n1.15.22w1@gmail.com home, 200 acres of land. Call Maurice for tinyurl.com/n1-15-22w1 more details at Century 21 Westman.com, MB. 204-725-0555. FARMLAND FOR RENT in RM EmersonFranklin. The following fields for rent in 2017: 1.) NE 1/4-17-1-3-E, 156 acres; 2) CLEMENT BRETECHER of Toutes Aides NE 1/4 29-1-3-E, 152 acres; 3.) RL 18 AG is offering the following private land for Plan 615, 11 acres; 4.) RL 34 AG Plan sale: W1/2-22-29-15W, W1/2-26-29-15W 4118, 20 acres; 5.) RL 34 AG Plan 4118, 30 SW35-29-15W, NW1-30-15W, SW2-30acres; 6.) SE 1/4-17-1-3-E, 156 acres; 7) 15W, NE3-30-15W, SE10-30-15W. The NW 1/4-8-1-3-E, 144 acres; 8.) SW successful purchaser will be considered by 1/4-28-1-3-E, 158 acres; 9.) SE Manitoba Agriculture for possible transfer 1/4-32-1-3-E, 158 acres; 10.) SW of the Crown land forage lease associated 1/4-4-1-3 E, 151 ac; 11.) SE 1/4-4-1-3 E, with this ranch unit. This forage lease 160 acres. Fixed 5 year term with 2 instal- currently consists of the following: ments April and October. Increase of land E1/2-21-29-15W, NE22-29-15W, NW25taxes added to the 2nd payment. 40,000 29-15W, NE26-29-15W, E1/2-35-29-15W, bu. of storage in hoppers are also NE01-30-15W, N1/2-02-30-15W, SE02available. Submit offer by email and indi- 30-15W, SEC11-30-15W, SEC12-30-15W, cate what you are bidding on. Tender clos- W1/2 13-30-15W, SEC14-30-15W, E1/2 es Dec. 31, 2016. Highest or any tender 23-30-15W, W1/2 24-30-15W. If you wish will not necessarily be accepted. Email to: to purchase the private land contact the landmann0815@aol.com Lessee Clement Bretecher at Box 5, Toutes Aides, MB. R0L 2A0. If you wish to comRM OF BIFROST, RIVERTON, 158 acres. ment on or object to the eligibility of this SE-26-21-3E 100 acres in trefoil, balance Unit Transfer write the Director, Manitoba bush. Written tenders accepted until Dec. Agriculture, Agriculture Crown Lands, PO 31, 2016. Submit tenders to: T. Hayka, PO Box 1286, Minnedosa, MB. R0J 1E0, or Fax Box 23, Arnes, MB. R0C 0C0. Highest or 204-867-6578. any tender not necessarily accepted. NORMAN, BARBARA & KEVIN Morrisseau of Crane River, MB. are offering the following private land for sale: NW 36-29-14 W, The successful purchaser will be considered by Manitoba Agriculture for possible transfer of the Crown land Forage Lease and Renewable Hay Permit associated with this ranch unit. This forage lease currently consists of the following: NW 27-29-14 W; Sec 28-29-14 W; E1/2 of 29-29-14 W; Sec 32-29-14 W; Sec 33-29-14 W; W1/2 of 34-29-14 W; E1/2 of 35-29-14 W; SW 36-29-14 W; W 01-30-14 W; Sec 02-30-14 W; NE 30-29-13 W; E1/2 of 31-29-13 W. If you wish to purchase the private land contact the Lessees: Norman, Barbara & Kevin Morrisseau, Box 84, Crane River, MB. ROL OMO. 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 1E0 or Fax 204-867-6578 CLEMENT BRETECHER of Toutes Aides is offering the following private land for sale: W1/2-22-29-15W, W1/2-26-29-15W SW35-29-15W, NW1-30-15W, SW2-3015W, NE3-30-15W, SE10-30-15W. 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: E1/2-21-29-15W, NE22-29-15W, NW2529-15W, NE26-29-15W, E1/2-35-29-15W, NE01-30-15W, N1/2-02-30-15W, SE0230-15W, SEC11-30-15W, SEC12-30-15W, W1/2 13-30-15W, SEC14-30-15W, E1/2 23-30-15W, W1/2 24-30-15W. If you wish to purchase the private land contact the Lessee Clement Bretecher at Box 5, Toutes Aides, MB. R0L 2A0. If you wish to comment on or object to the eligibility of this Unit Transfer write the Director, Manitoba Agriculture, Agriculture Crown Lands, PO Box 1286, Minnedosa, MB. R0J 1E0, or Fax 204-867-6578.

EXCELLENT LIVESTOCK FARMS: 1) 1732 deeded acres w/4425 acres of Crown land, fenced, small bungalow, very good buildings and metal corral system, can carry 350 cow/calf pairs. 2) Excellent horse ranch in Erickson, MB., Riding Arena and buildings in fantastic condition. 3) 640 acres mixed farm within 15 min. of Brandon. Call Jim McLachlan 204-724-7753, HomeLife Home Professional Realty Inc, Brandon, MB., www.homelifepro.com

NEAR DUCK MOUNTAIN, river nearby, very scenic. 459 acres, 265 cultivated, 60 acres fenced pasture. 1550 sq. ft. bungalow with attached garage, 30x42’ heated workshop plus much more. Florence Komarniski Real Estate, 204-638-3055, Dauphin, MB., or Grant Tweed, Century 21, 204-761-6884.

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ELIAS SCALES MFG., several different ways to weigh bales and livestock; Platform scales for industrial use as well, nonelectric, no balances or cables (no weigh like it). Shipping arranged. 306-445-2111, FOR RENT: 40 ACRES cult. farmland, North Battleford, SK. www.eliasscales.com $60 per acre. City of Winnipeg, RM of St. Boniface, Plessis Rd. SW corner, 1.5 kms from the perimeter. Ph. 204-488-8495. Advertise your unwanted equipment in the Classifieds. Call our toll-free number and Email: egolumbia@hotmail.com place your ad with our friendly staff, and Stretch your advertising dollars! Place an ad RM RUSSELL. 3400 acres. For more de- don’t forget to ask about our prepayment boin the classifieds. Our friendly staff is waiting tails please go check out our website at nus. Prepay for 3 weeks and get 2 weeks free! 1-800-782-0794. www.hciventures.ca Regina, SK. for your call. 1-800-782-0794.

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The Manitoba Co-operator | November 24, 2016

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Across Western Canada 31/13.50-15 Titan Flo Trac, 10 ply, $199. 38 ROUND HAY BALES 1st cut alfalfa 4 WINTER GOODYEAR 22.5-65x17 tires Swather: 16.5-16.1 Firestone Traction mix, $35 each. 9 round bales 2nd cut pure with wheels and hub caps, like new cond., I-3, $649. Combine Front: 30.5L32 Firealfalfa, $40 each. Phone 204-882-2356, fits Ford or Dodge car, $500 OBO. stone SAT23, 14 ply, $2945; 30.5LR32 (800/65R32) Firestone Radial AT23, Ste Agathe, MB. 204-827-2162, Glenboro, MB. $3285; 460/85R38 (18.4R38) Alliance QUANTITY OF DAIRY quality 1st and 2nd R-1W, $1199; 20.8R42 (520/85R42) Allicut large round and med. sq. hay bales; WELL BELOW REPLACEMENT COST ance R-1W, $1599; 520/85R38 (20.8R38) Quantity of beef round hay bales. Mar- New tractor tires. 12- 520/85 R46 Titan Firestone AT23, $1949. 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USED EQUIPMENT www.agdealer.com/raymorenh

2016 MB FD75-35FT CNH . . . . . . . . . . . . $92,000 2016 MB FD75-35FT CNH . . . . . . . . . . . . $92,000 2016 MB FD75-35FT CNH . . . . . . . . . . . . $92,000 2015 NH 840CD-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75,000 2015 NH 840CD-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75,000 2015 MB D65-35FT CNH . . . . . . . . . . . . . $67,000 2015 MB D65-35FT CNH . . . . . . . . . . . . . $67,000 2015 MB D65-35FT CNH . . . . . . . . . . . . . $78,000 2015 MB D65-35FT CNH . . . . . . . . . . . . . $67,000

770206

78,000

ATV 2009 CK 3100S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,250 Utility Vehicle 2010 NH 115 rustler . . . . . $8,500 Mower Conditioner 2014 NH H7150 . . . $38,900 Mower Conditioner 2013 NH H7460 $39,286 Mower Conditioner 2011 NH H7460 . . . $25,900 Mower/Zero Turn 2012 CK RZT 54 KW $3,650 Deep Tillage 1984 MR CP750. . . . . . . . . .$16,000 Forklift 2006 JC 940 RTFL . . . . . . . . . . . $40,000 Forklift 2004 SX SD 80. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $64,000 Grain Auger 2011 FK 10x70TMMR . . . . . .$10,000 Grain Auger 2011 FK TMR10x70 . . . . . . . . $9,500 Harrow Heavy 2014 BO 7200-84 . . . . . $45,900 Harrow Heavy 2013 BO 6000-90 . . . . . $35,900 Harrow Heavy 2014 MR Field Pro-70 $41,900 Harrow Packer 1998 MR Rangler II . . . .$12,500 759568

59,000

169,000

24,900 $

MISC.

30FT & 18FT Sickle Windrower / Swather, 650hrs, HB30FT HCC Reel, Shears, 896 18FT Hay Head

Pump, Excellent cond., 8” X 83’ SINGLE KNOZZLE, 110 PTO HP

Tractor, 4WD, Excellent cond., BOOMER 47 $27,500 260TLA Loader $7,500 BOOMER 37 $21,900 250

805423

805424

‘16 WATER CANNON 8”X83’

475,000

175,000 $

‘11 New Holland T8.275

Tractor, MFD, 1435hrs, 275HP, 18F/4R POWERSHIFT, 480/80R46 DUALS, 380/85R34 FRONTS

2013 CHLGR WR9740. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $88,000 2012 JD A400-30FT & 18FT Sickle . . . $120,000 1989 JD 590 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,500 2002 MB 2952-36FT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $62,000 1999 MB 9200. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $46,900 2003 NH HW320-25FT/HS16 . . . . . . . . . .$41,000

772465

770207

‘96 New Holland 9482

2016 VA 550DT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $490,000 2014 VA 550DT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $395,000 2011 NH T8.275 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$175,000 2010 NH T7040 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $110,000 2003 NH TM140 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $59,900 1998 MF 8160 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $59,900 1996 NH 9482 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $56,000 1995 NH 9480. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $65,000

‘12 John Deere A400

Air Cart, Excellent cond.

781371

Tractor, 4WD, 7200hrs, Engine Hours: 7200 Engine Horsepower: 310 20.8R42 Duals Performance Moni

TRACTORS

‘11 New Holland P1060 TBH

56,000

790401

2014 JD 4830 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $269,000 2012 NH SP.240F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $250,000 2012 GDYR 380/90R46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Call 1994 WM 765HT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$19,000 1993 SCOUP 3630 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $23,500 1990 FC SYS 62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,200

c/w 1910TBT Air Drill, DS DRY, LIQUID, SEED BRAKES, BLKG, 430BU CONVEYOR, SECTIONAL

SPRAYERS

804835

‘15 John Deere 1870-56FT-12IN

14,900

COMBINE HEADS

274,000

802779

2001 JD 9650STS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $55,000 2016 NH CX8.90 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $457,000 2015 NH CX8090 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $459,000 2013 NH CX8090 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $325,000 2013 NH CX8080 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $344,000 2012 NH CX8080 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $205,000 2012 NH CX8080 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $238,000 1998 NH TR98 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $29,000 1990 NH TR86 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,000

SWATHERS

‘15 Versatile 500DT

Tractor, 4WD, 550HP, Excellent cond., PS, 30” TRACKS, 110GPM, 6 REMOTES, PTO, LUX CAB, GPS

‘15 New Holland Boomer 24

459,000

2009 NH BR7090 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $27,000 2008 NH BR7090 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13,500 2008 NH BR7090 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11,900

COMBINES

2013 NH 840CD-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $67,000 2013 NH 840CD-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $67,000 2010 NH 94C-42FT CR/CX . . . . . . . . . . . $65,000 2009 JD 635F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $32,000 2009 NH 94C-42FT CR/CX . . . . . . . . . . . $50,000 2008 NH 94C-36FT CR/CX . . . . . . . . . . . $39,000 2003 JD 936 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $29,900 2000 CIH 1042-36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24,200

120,000

ROUND BALERS

2007 NH BR780A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13,900 2007 NH BR780A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,000 2006 NH BR780A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,900

‘15 MacDon D65-35FT

CNH Header, 35FT, CNH ADAPTER, TRANSPORT, ROCK RETARDER KIT

2015 JD 1910 TBT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $139,000 2014 SEMST SXG-604 6012 . . . . . . . . . $205,000 2012 JD 1870-56FT-12IN . . . . . . . . . . . . $135,000 2012 SEMST 8012 CT TXB w/300 Onboard tank and JD1910 . . . $295,000 2012 MR 8650. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $105,000 2011 MR 8370 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $66,429 2011 NH P1060-TBH-MEC . . . . . . . . . . . . $59,000 2010 JD 1910 TBH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $55,000 2009 NH P2070 70FT X 12IN. . . . . . . . . . $65,000 2009 SEMST 5012 TXB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $88,000 2005 MR MAX II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $72,500 2004 SEMST 5440 TBH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $49,000 2002 MR MAXIM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$19,000 2000 FC 5000. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$19,000 1998 JD 1900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13,900 1996 CC AT-4010-5 PLX . . . . . . . . . . . . . $45,900 1984 BO 28-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,500

‘10 New Holland 94C-42FT

CR/CX Draper Head, 42FT CR/CX, GUAGE WHEELS, SPLIT UII REEL, HYD F/A, HYD TILT

43,000

SEEDING

‘08 New Holland BR7090

Round Baler, Good cond., 1.5M PICK UP, LACED BELTS, 31X13.5-15 TIRES, HYD, PICK UP

409,000

‘15 New Holland 840CD-35FT

746039

Header, 35FT, TRANSPORT, GUAGE WHEELS, AHHC, X-AUGER

‘13 New Holland CX8090

Combine, 1785hrs, 360HP, Good cond., 900/65R32 Tires, CAST, BLOWERS,76C Swathmaster

718052

89,000

$ Combine, 682hrs, 449HP, Excellent cond., 520 DUALS, CAST, Y&M, SPREADERS, HIDS, 790CP-15FT

‘08 New Holland CX8080

Grain Vac, VRX

59,000

737592

‘15 Rem VRX

736273

344,000

733839

‘09 New Holland 94C-40FT

Header, Excellent cond., DOUBLE KNIFE DRIVE, 6 BAT UII SPLIT REEL, DOUBLE DRIVE, HYD FORE/AFT

Air Drill, Excellent cond., 60FT 12IN, TIRE N TIRE, HD FRONT CASTERS, DUAL FRONT WING CA

‘14 SeedMaster CT6012

Air Drill, NH Opener, Double Shoot, Floatation Tires

739591

54,900

‘09 New Holland P2070 - 70’

700503

13,800

677932

159,000

693358

65,000

618931

Tractor, 25hrs, 450HP, 36” TRACKS, POWERSHIFT REV FAN, HID’S, 110GPM, 6 REMOTES,GPS

Tractor, 15hrs, 500HP, 30” TRACKS, PS, 110GPM 6 REMOTES, PTO, HID, GPS

‘14 Versatile 450DT

‘14 Versatile 500DT

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The Manitoba Co-operator | November 24, 2016

MORE NEWS LOCAL , NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Conventional tractors attracted attention too Success or failure in Western Canada for early tractor makers appears to be linked to their distribution networks BY ALEX CAMPBELL Manitoba Agricultural Museum

he 1916 Brandon tractor demonstrations attracted a lot of conventional tractors along with the three wheelers. Minneapolis Steel & Machiner y Company (MS&MC) brought its Twin City 15-30 tractor. MS&MC started operations by providing str uc tural steel in Minneapolis-St. Paul. Between 1909 and the mid-teens MS&MC supplied tractor engines to Reeves & Company, manufactured the 30-60 Case and the Bull tractors. In 1910 MS&MC worked with McVicker Engineering to develop the first of a line of heavyweight gas tractors called the Twin City line. In 1914, the Twin City Twentieth Century tractor was produced for the Canadian market and sold as the Grain Growers Special. The Waterloo Company brought its Model R Waterloo Boy to the 1916 event. Waterloo resulted from John Froelich’s early experiments with a gas tractor in 1892. While the tractor was not successful, Froelich, with several other people, set up a company to manufacture tractors in 1893. But as they only sold two out of four tractors built, it was decided to concentrate on stationary engines. The company was renamed Waterloo Gas Engine Company. Its engines became known as Waterloo Boys. By 1911, the company saw that tractors had potential and began work on tractor designs. After several designs, the company came up with the Waterloo Boy Model R with a twin cylinder horizontal engine. This engine used a 180-degree o p p o s e d c ra nkshaft throw which resulted in the familiar pop-pop-pause exhaust rhythm John Deere two-cylinder tractors are famous for. The Hart Parr Company brought its 12-27 Hopmaker tractor to the trials. This tractor was the second attempt by Hart Parr to build a small tractor, the first being the Hart Parr 15-30 which was equipped with an oilcooled two-cylinder vertical engine. The 15-30 was equipped with a shorter frame and single front wheel, design features meant to decrease the tractor’s turning circle. The design was later rerated to 20-40. Hart, the design

Early tractors like this Waterloo Boy 12-24 attracted plenty of interest at the 1916 Brandon tractor demonstrations. PHOTO: MANITOBA AGRICULTURAL MUSEUM

soils. The tractor was a simple affair with a hopper-cooled engine and one speed forward and one speed in reverse. The arched frame over the f ro n t w h e e l s w h i c h w e re c l o s e l y spaced together resulted in the tractor being able to turn sharply. The Titan 10-20 tractor was similar in concept, a lightweight, manoeuvrable tractor capable of pulling a two-bottom plow. However, while looking similar, it was different in detail. The Titan used a twin-cylinder kerosene-burning engine equipped with a K-W high-tension magneto, a six-feed mechanical oiler and thermosyphon cooling. The tractor featured a transmission offering two speeds ahead and a one-speed reverse. G o o d S h a p l e y & Mu i r ( G S & M ) brought an Ideal Junior 15-25 tractor to the demonstrations. GS&M is largely unknown today however, the company is important as it was a very early Canadian manufacturer of tractors. In 1907, the company introduced the “Ideal” tractor line which consisted of two models, the 18-35 and 25-50. GS&M went on to produce the “Ideal Junior” a 15-25 trac-

expert in the partnership of Hart Parr, designed the Hopmaker in 1913. It was smaller and lighter than previous designs and cheaper. Hart believed the fewer the number of parts, the less the cost. The tractor was equipped with a one-cylinder vertical engine, was oil cooled, used a jump spark ignition but had no magneto. The rear wheels were a one-piece casting — rim, lugs, spokes and centre. There were only 200 built and only one remains today. The appearance of the 12-27 at the 1916 demonstrations is a bit of mystery as the 12-27 was replaced in production in 1915 by the 18-35. The International Har vester Corporation brought to the demonstration both an 8-16 Mogul and a Titan 10-20 tractor. IHC built these designs in two separate tractor plants. The Mogul line of tractors was built in IHC’s Chicago plant and the Titan line was built in IHC’s Milwaukee plant. The Mogul 8-16 was IHC’s solution for the demand for a small tractor. It weighed 5,000 pounds and the onecylinder engine was powerful enough to handle a two-bottom plow in most

tor. The Ideal Junior used a hoppercooled two-cylinder opposed engine designed and manufactured by GS&M. L o o k i n g t h r o u g h t h e Ma n i t o b a Agricultural Museum’s collection of tractors, one can draw some conclusions about the success of the tractors mentioned in this release. The collection holds two Waterloo Boys, a number of IHC Titan 10-20s and Mogul 8-16s but no Twin City 15-30, Hart Parr Hopmaker or a GS&M Ideal Junior. This lack indicates that not many units were sold in Manitoba which is odd as these tractors were reputed to be decent tractors at the time. Manitoba was a good market for early gas tractors as, from a farm standpoint, Manitoba possessed a number of farms which had been in existence for some time and so had moved beyond the homestead stage. A lack of sales may be an indication that Twin City and GS&M had a weak distribution system in Western Canada at the time. Alex Campbell is the executive director of the Manitoba Agricultural Museum, in Austin, Man.

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The Manitoba Co-operator | November 24, 2016

A full and robust traceability system still years away

Alberta is one of the few provinces with mandatory premises identification, but some livestock owners still aren’t registered BY ALEXIS KIENLEN

“If someone is not engaged in being part of the traceability system, we don’t know they are there. And subsequently, we’re not able to react on their behalf as perfectly as we might.”

Staff / CALGARY

national livestock traceability system covering the entire country would pay major benefits — but it currently has far too many gaps, says a senior traceability official. “The creation of a system has to be national in scope,” said Rick Frederickson, director of animal welfare and national traceability initiatives with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry. “We need system consistency across jurisdictions so we can respond province to province in a larger event.” For example, although premises identification is mandatory in Alberta, not everyone in the province is registered. And in most of the country, premises identification is voluntary. (The other provinces with mandatory registration are Manitoba, P.E.I., and Quebec.) “If someone is not engaged in being part of the traceability

Rick Frederickson

that come into play right now... It’s important for us to have the mechanisms in place if there are other countries looking for evidence of traceability systems. If we need to respond to get back into markets, it’s critical for us as a province.” On the flip side, a national system offers better protection from foreign animal diseases, which are an increased risk because of globalization and the speed with which a disease can travel from one country to another. “It’s about r isk recognition, r isk mitigation, and our response capacity,” said Frederickson.

There are too many gaps in Canada’s traceability system, provincial expert Rick Frederickson said at the recent Traceability Symposium. photo: alexis kienlen

system, we don’t know they are there,” Frederickson said at the Canadian Cattle Identification Agency’s recent Traceability Symposium. “And subsequently, we’re not able to react on their behalf as perfectly as we might.” A national system has been slow to develop because of the diversity of animal agriculture and regulatory differences between provinces. But it’s worth the effort, said

Frederickson, because a robust national system would allow a disease outbreak to be controlled more quickly, protect public health, reduce the impacts of zoonotic diseases, and enhance food safety. It would also have economic benefits. “Trading partners are looking for traceability systems and consumers are looking for source verification,” he said. “There are all kinds of drivers

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hen the then newly elected Liberal gover nment promised further consultation on changes to the Canada Transportation Act, farm groups reacted with relief. Now that relief is turning to frustration and worry. Neither the Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP), Manitoba’s general farm organization, nor the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan, have met with Transport Minister Marc Gar neau, even though he pledged to consult farmers. Even worse, says APAS head Norm Hall, it appears officials advising Garneau don’t even realize farmers are being overlooked.

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anadian pork producers are one step closer to having a powerful new tool in the fight against porcine epidemic diarrhea. A vaccine developed by the Vaccine and Infectious Disease OrganizationInternational Vaccine Centre, also known as VIDO-InterVac, at the University of Saskatchewan has entered its final phase of testing. But while the vaccine is a much needed firewall for Prairie pork producers, Andrew Dickson of the Manitoba Pork Council cautions the vaccine won’t be a panacea for preventing the virus that causes the disease.

“Our members are very excited at the possibility of having a vaccine that will protect our herd from this disease,” Dickson said. “But that doesn’t mean we can relax our biosecurity. What it does is provide an additional line of defence, it doesn’t mean we can give up worrying about border crossings and trailers or stop worrying about assembly yards.” Making sure that any vaccine that becomes available is effective is also important, he said, but added that even an efficacy rate of 80 or 90 per cent would have a big impact when it comes to controlling the spread of the disease. “With our herd being essentially naive, this offers a significant amount of protection, even with say 10 per cent of pigs left unprotected,” Dickson said.

“You need a big pool of animals for this to spread, so the more pigs that are vaccinated successfully, the harder it will be for the disease to spread.” Using its new containment Level 3 facility, VIDO-InterVac was able to successfully demonstrate that up to 100 per cent protection could be provided using the vaccine, which relies on the spike protein, something researchers have long been convinced is what allows the virus to initiate the infection of the host pig. VIDO-InterVac’s research director, Volker Gerdts, said that about 700 sows in three commercial operations have now been vaccinated and brought back to the research centre. Piglets from these sows have now been see PED on page 6 »

Germany and the European Commission rejected on Monday a call for Europe to impose taxes on imports from the United States if president-elect Donald Trump quits a global agreement for fighting climate change. Trump, who has called man-made global warming a hoax, has pledged to pull out of the 2015 Paris Agreement for cutting greenhouse gas emissions, mainly from fossil fuels. Instead, he says he will push ahead and develop cheap coal, shale and oil. On Sunday, former French president Nicolas Sarkozy, who is seeking to regain power in a 2017 election, urged a tax of between one and three per cent on imports from the United States if Trump pulls out. “We cannot allow a situation where our companies have obligations (to limit greenhouse gas emissions) but we continue to import products from countries that respect none of those obligations,” he said in a television interview. But Germany and the European Commission, at a meeting of almost 200 nations in Marrakesh, Morocco, on ways to implement the Paris Agreement, rejected his call. “Germany has decided not to go down this path but opt for emissions trading,” German Environment Minister Barbara Hendricks told a news conference.

The Manitoba Co-operator | November 24, 2016

New era of traceability needs to involve the consumer, says expert A system created to deal with food safety issues and disease outbreaks should also be a ‘conduit’ connecting consumers and farmers BY ALEXIS KIENLEN Staff / CALGARY

ne of Canada’s bestknown food experts says while farmers and the ag sector are trying hard to connect with consumers, they’re not pulling it off. And they’ll need to do better because customer engagement is critical in the new “era of supply chain transparency,” Sylvain Charlebois told the Canadian Cattle Identification Agency’s inaugural Traceability Symposium. “I meet a lot of producer groups and they do great work — they want to connect with people,” said Charlebois, a professor and the dean of management at Dalhousie University. “But a lot of what I see is farmers talking to themselves on social media or in groups. They try to connect with consumers, but they are really advocating. They aren’t listening to what consumers are concerned about.” While enhancing food safety and being able to quickly respond to an emergency were the main reasons for creating traceability programs, they have also opened the door to a closer connection between farmers and consumers, who are increasingly demanding to know how their food is produced. Traceability systems can not only include that information, but also stories about the people who grow and raise food. “The marketplace is changing and it’s changing fast, and you’re dealing with consumers looking for different stories,” said Charlebois. “If you’re selling locally grown beef or pork but you don’t have the story to back it up, they will move on. That’s what traceability can do.” Part of that process is listening and responding to what consumers want, he added. And even though consumers often rely on inaccurate or incomplete information they’ve come across on the Internet or through social media, the agrifood industry needs to accept that they now have enormous power, he said. Traceability systems can also be a “conduit” to show consumers how farmers are responding to their concerns.

Food fraud Traceability can also combat food fraud, which should be a concern for everyone in the food sector, said Charlebois, who sits on advisory boards for the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and the Washingtonbased Global Food Traceability Center. “If we don’t deal with food fraud, everything we try to do — value added, organic, fair trade, local — everything we try to achieve as a group to grow the business will be compromised. If we lose the trust of the consumer, how can we grow the business?” Charlebois pointed to a recent case of conventionally raised poultry being labelled organic.

“ T h e re a re g o i n g t o b e more cases (like this),” said Charlebois. “Thank goodness, because we need to check into this and it’s a big problem. “The challenge we have is that most people aren’t talking about food fraud. We need to talk about food fraud, because that’s how you make sure that the entire food chain has a high level of integrity.” It’s an issue that’s just beginning to move into the public arena. A recent poll found only 26 per cent of Canadians were concerned about food fraud, yet twice that number said they were pretty sure that they had bought food that was falsely labelled. “That’s a bit of a paradox — Canadians are not concerned, but they know there’s a problem.”

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However, that will change as consumers become more knowledgeable about food production, he added. Last year, Charlebois did research in Austria using a portable device that consumers can use to trace

the history and origin of their food. The device is still too expensive for mainstream use, but the technology is coming. “What will happen the day we all have access to that technology?” asked Charlebois. “The

marketplace will have to discipline itself. It will be forced upon them. If you know that the police is actually the consumer — all of them — then at some point, the fraudulent companies will disappear. They have to. This is what’s coming.” The agri-food industry needs to align with consumers on this issue, he added. “There are good companies and there are bad companies — we want to take care of our bad companies,” he said. “You need to address the problem and if they can’t comply, they need to get out as soon as possible. The more focus we put on accountability, the better off we will be. I don’t think we can do that without a proper traceability system that connects the consumer.” akienlen@fbcpublishing.com

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RDI study examines small-town capacity to settle newcomers Language barriers and transportation are some of the common challenges for refugees settling in rural Manitoba, says five-region study by Rural Development Institute

Volunteers across Manitoba have worked very hard in 2016 to organize sponsorships and bring families to live in their smaller towns and cities. PHOTO: Shannon Van Raes

Capacity to help BY LORRAINE STEVENSON Co-operator staff

hile anti-outsider sentiment seems to have intensified around the world, small groups in rural Manitoba have been eagerly opening their doors to newcomers. Just under 100 Syrians now make their home in small t ow n s a n d c i t i e s o u t s i d e Winnipeg, thanks to work by volunteer groups and their offers of housing, furnishings, food, transpor tation, help finding jobs, and befriending these families so they start to feel at home. Those 100 souls are a small fraction of the total 1,000 who arrived in Manitoba, and a mere drop in the bucket from the 30,000 brought here by the federal gover nment in 2016. Could the rural welcome be wider? New research done at the Rural Development Institute, at Brandon Un i v e r s i t y, h a s l o o k e d a t what’s needed to make that happen. In five case studies it has documented the experiences of groups sponsoring the refugee families.

They wanted to learn more about the capacity in smaller communities to settle refugees, said Bill Ashton, RDI director. The studies document many challenges and stressful situations, he said. But there’s also been an outpouring of energy and commitment to bring these families here. “There is phenomenal goodwill in rural communities to welcome newcomers and refugees alike,” he said. “There’s all sorts of ways the welcoming is happening. There was an enormous number of organizations making sure things were coordinated and organized and effectively communicated.” The case studies were done in Boissevain and Killarney, Dauphin, Morden-WinklerAltona-Carman, Portage la Prairie and Steinbach-Kleefeld, places where refugee families had either arrived or were due to arrive. Telephone interviews were done with members of active refugee sponsorship groups and supporting organizations. The research did not seek the views of the newcomers or refugees themselves. Each community tells a

“We’re beginning to understand that Canadian prosperity is increasingly hinged on bringing immigrants and refugees not only into cities, but also to our rural areas as well.” Bill Ashton director of Rural Development Institute in Brandon

slightly different story about the experience, based on their particular population size, geography, culture and other factors, Ashton said. Some areas report generally strong capacity to support newcomer settlement, thanks to an effort among an extensive volunteer network often co-ordinated by church-based sponsorship groups. Morden, Winkler and Altona settled 53 individuals in their respective communities. (Carman is still awaiting a family’s arrival).

Unique challenges But all regions also cited unique challenges as a rural destination

for refugees, lacking interpreters to overcome language barriers, and teachers specialized in English language training. Lack of public transportation in rural areas was a major need, groups said, citing the dependency these families have on volunteer drivers, and the isolation they feel when they can’t get out anywhere. These studies are RDI’s latest effort to delve into the settlement experience in rural Western Canada. In 2015 it did an inventory of settlement services available in 29 selected communities across all four western provinces and three territories, concluding that expanding these services would be good for rural Canada. Voluntary groups are helping these families settle out of goodwill, but they also want new people to move to their towns because they know it’s good for their communities, Ashton said. “They (newcomers) have a desire to work and their contributions to the labour force and the economy is often hugely important to rural areas,” he said. This research raises the issue of how we invest in the services to facilitate more arrivals, he added.

“One of the big issues is around core funding for some of these (settlement) agencies,” he said. “I think that’s now increasingly part of the conversation. We’re beginning to understand that Canadian p r o s p e r i t y i s i n c re a s i n g l y hinged on br inging immigrants and refugees not only into cities, but also to our rural areas as well.” This research will help with supporting regional settlement service providers as they work to develop small centre strategies for newcomer integration and to engage other stakeholders on the challenges, added Manitoba A s s o c i a t i o n o f Ne w c o m e r Serving Organizations (MANSO) executive director Vicki Sinclair. “It’s important for us to understand the strengths and gaps in our settlement capacity,” added Sinclair. The RDI research was funded by Immigration, Re f u g e e s a n d C i t i z e n s h i p Canada (IRCC) through MANSO. The full reports are available online at: http://tinyurl.com/ hm9xewt. lorraine@fbcpublishing.com

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Prairie fare Potatoes are a forgotten vegetable Perhaps potatoes aren’t trendy but they are delicious and nutritious and too often overlooked BY GETTY STEWART Co-operator contributor

f there’s one vegetable we take for granted it’s the potato. Despite being the most consumed vegetable in Canada, we rarely give potatoes a second thought. Perhaps this is because they’re not as trendy and exotic as quinoa or avocados. Maybe it’s because we’re afraid they’re unhealthy. Or maybe, we’ve just fallen into a boiled potato rut. Whatever the case may be, with a fresh crop of potatoes in our larders, it’s time to take another look at this versatile, nourishing tuber. Contrary to what you might have heard, potatoes can be part of a healthy diet. One medium-size potato with the skin intact contains 110 calories, has more potassium than a banana, provides almost half our daily value of vitamin C and is a good source of vitamin B6 and fibre. As for the starch content, did you know, one baked potato has roughly the same amount of carbohydrates as a cup of cooked quinoa or pasta? So, there’s no need to shun potatoes. Just be conscientious about how many you’re eating at one time and how you’re preparing them. Hint, go for baked or

roasted versus deep fried or covered in gravy and eat the skin whenever you can. Potatoes are very versatile and can fit into just about any cooking style. To help you make the most of your spuds, here are a few pointers to consider when choosing, storing and cooking potatoes. hoose clean, dry, firm potatoes with no •C bruises or green spots. • I f you do happen to get any green patches, sprouts or black patches, remove them before cooking. The rest of the potato is fine to eat. •H andle potatoes gently. They may look tough, but potatoes bruise easily and those bruises turn to dark patches. eep potatoes in a dark, well-ventilated, •K cool (7-10 C) area. Too warm and your potatoes will sprout, shrivel and loose nutrients. But if they’re stored too cold you’ll get darkening and a slightly sweet off-flavour as the starch turns to sugar. •A lso, keep onions and potatoes separate or they’ll both deteriorate more quickly.

Red, white, or russet? For many recipes, any potato will do. However, there are times when it’s worth considering the differences between varieties. The key factor being the starch content that deter-

Remove cauliflower and set aside. In large, heavy pot, heat canola oil over medium-high heat. Add cumin and mustard seed and sauté until fragrant and starting to pop, about 30 seconds. Add onion and green chilies and sauté until onions are translucent, about 2 minutes. PHOTOs: Getty Stewart

Potato cauliflower curry Thanks to Rita Bisht of Carman for introducing me to the wonderful world of Indian spices. 4 medium red potatoes 1 head small cauliflower 2 tbsp. canola oil 1 tsp. black mustard seed 1 tsp. cumin seed 1 small onion, chopped 1-2 green chilies, finely chopped 1 tsp. coriander powder 1 tsp. turmeric powder

Add coriander, turmeric, cumin, garam masala, ginger and salt; sauté for 1 minute. Add tomatoes (add 1/2 cup (125 ml) water if using fresh tomatoes), loosen any browned bits and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in yogurt. Mix in potatoes and cauliflower. Cook for 5 minutes over low heat. Taste and adjust seasoning. For a thinner curry, add water to reach desired consistency. Remove from heat, garnish with chopped cilantro. Yield: 8 servings. Serving size: 1 cup (250 ml). Source: www.gettystewart.com

1 tsp. cumin powder 1/2 tsp. garam masala 2 tbsp. grated fresh ginger 1 tsp. salt 1 c. chopped tomatoes, fresh or canned 1/2 c. yogurt 2 tbsp. chopped, fresh cilantro or green onions

Wash, peel and cut potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes. Place in pot, cover with water and bring to boil over medium-high heat. Cook uncovered, until just tender 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and set aside. Trim, wash and cut cauliflower into small florets. In pot with steam basket and 3 inches of water, steam cauliflower for 5 to 7 minutes.

mines how well a potato holds its shape after cooking. Starchy potatoes like russets are dry, fluffy and absorbent with a skin that crisps up nicely when fried or baked. They’re also great for mashed potatoes. Waxy potatoes like red potatoes have a smooth texture that hold their shape quite well when cooked. They’re best for dishes like scalloped or au gratin potatoes, potato salad, soups or stews.

Darkening after cooking Have you had beautiful potatoes turn dark after cooking? It may be because potatoes were stored too cool. Or, it may be due to acid and mineral imbalances within the potato, due to growing and soil conditions. These imbalances cause cooked potatoes to turn bluish/black when exposed to air. It happens in homes and commercial settings across the globe. While food-processing companies use sodium acid pyrophosphate to control darkening, for home cooks the solution is unclear. The best option is to work quickly to minimize exposure of cooked potatoes to air. Keep covered or coat them quickly with spices, broth, butter or acid. If all else fails, choose a different potato variety next time. Here are a few tasty recipes for enjoying potatoes.

Place in large pot and cover potatoes with cold water. Add 1/2 tsp. salt to water. Cover with lid. Bring potatoes to boil, reduce heat and boil lightly for 15-20 minutes or until fork tender. Drain potatoes well to remove all water. Add butter to potatoes and let melt. Stir to coat all potatoes. Mash potatoes using a masher or potato ricer. Incorporate 1/4 cup milk during the final few mashes. Stir in sour cream, green onions, 1/2 tsp. salt and pepper until well mixed. Grease a 2-quart casserole dish. Add potatoes. Bake uncovered in a 350 F oven for 45 to 50 minutes until heated through. Sprinkle with paprika before serving. Store in fridge for up to 2 days before baking or in freezer for 3 months. If frozen, thaw overnight in fridge and bake an additional 20-25 minutes as needed. Serves 4-6 people. Source: www.gettystewart.com

Make-ahead mashed potatoes This recipe can be stored in the fridge or freezer to save time on hectic days or special occasions. 6 russet potatoes 2 tbsp. butter 1 tsp. salt (divided) 1/4 c. milk 3/4 c. sour cream (not less than 7 per cent fat) 1/4 c. chopped green onions 1/4 tsp. pepper 1/2 tsp. paprika

Wash, peel and cut potatoes into 3/4-inch pieces.

Getty Stewart is a professional home economist, speaker and writer from Winnipeg. For more recipes, preserves and kitchen tips, visit www.gettystewart.com.

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t’s an open question,” Harvey Brown was saying, as Andrew Jackson pulled up a chair and joined the three men already seated at the window table in the café, “whether it will save, or destroy, the world. But experts agree it will almost certainly do one or the other.” There was a moment of silence. “Well that’s all fine and dandy in theory,” said Andrew, “but the fact is not everyone has room in their garage for a fridge.” The others looked at him, brows furrowed. “You’re talking about the new hydrogen fuelling station that you keep in your garage and lets your car... or truck if you’re a normal person... operate with zero emissions, right?” said Andrew. “And it’s about the size of a fridge, which as I say, not everyone...” “Yeah, no,” said Grant Toews, who was sitting with his back to the window finishing off a plate of bacon and eggs. “Not what we were talking about at all.” “Oh, sorry,” said Andrew. “So what were you talking about? Genetically modified potato beetles?” Garnet Shore who was sitting next to Grant scoffed. “Genetically modified potato beetles will neither save nor destroy the world,” he said. “They probably won’t even matter much to potatoes.” Andrew shrugged. “Everyone is entitled to an opinion,” he said, “no matter how poorly informed. But seriously, what were you talking about that you suppose has the capacity to save the world? Or destroy it, apparently.” “Facebook,” said Harvey. “Oh,” said Andrew. “I’m not on Facebook.” “Ah well, I am,” said Harvey. I have 765 friends on Facebook, and they all have one thing in common.” “Oh?” said Garnet. “All of them? And what might that be?” “I hate every one of them,” said Harvey. “I hear you,” said Garnet. “I got a friend request on Facebook from my oldest actual friend a few years ago, a guy I’ve known since I was five and who I still talked to at least once a week. So of course I accepted his request, because why wouldn’t I? I had no reason not to trust him. Twenty seconds later he sent me a photograph of... guess what?”

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The others just looked at him. “His oatmeal,” said Garnet. “I haven’t spoken to him since. I don’t need to see that on my computer screen, a picture of your oatmeal, with your fancy schmancy saskatoons that you just picked off the bushes that line the driveway of your country estate! I have my own oatmeal, thank you very much. You know what’s in my oatmeal? Bitterness and regret. Which on the bright side makes it taste better, but still.” He paused. “You know what would go really good with bitterness and regret? Some frickin’ saskatoons.”

“You see?” said Harvey. “Facebook takes ordinary people and turns them into monsters who share pictures of their breakfast cereal in a pretentious manner.” “You know what goes good with oatmeal?” said Grant. “Cheese. Seriously. Try it.” “I will,” said Andrew. “But you know what else makes oatmeal taste better?” “No, what?” said Garnet. “Literally anything,” said Andrew. “That’s a valid point,” said Harvey, “but it isn’t really germane to the issue.” “What’s the issue again?” said Andrew. “Facebook destroying the world,” said Harvey. “I’m not on Facebook,” said Andrew, again. “Well la-de-da good for you,” said Harvey. “You get to pretend that rampant racism and xenophobia and hilarious cat videos just don’t exist, because you’re living in the 1980s, back in the good old days when a little racism never hurt anyone.” Andrew raised an eyebrow. “I’m pretty sure there was never a time when a little racism didn’t hurt anyone,” he said. “You’re right. Poor choice of words,” said Harvey. “What I meant was back in the days when, if you were a little racist nobody would know about it except your family and the guys you had coffee with at the café. Not like now. Now everyone knows. Because if there’s one thing that brings out the unsavoury aspects of your character it’s Facebook.” “Are there any good people on Facebook?” said Grant. “No,” said Harvey. “But what about you?” said Andrew. “You’re a decent person.” “Not when I’m on Facebook,” said Harvey. “On Facebook I’m an intolerant opinionated jackass.” “Have you considered quitting Facebook?” asked Grant. “I can’t,” said Harvey. “Why not?” asked Grant. “Because I have 765 friends who need me,” said Harvey, “to point out how wrong they are.” “Right,” said Grant. “Wrong,” said Andrew. “I’m hungry,” said Garnet. “I think I’ll have the oatmeal.”

Schefflera — plant of many names Whatever name you call it, it will be a great addition to your indoors By Albert Parsons Freelance contributor

hen a plant has a number of common names it is probably quite popular. The schefflera is known as Queensland umbrella tree, octopus tree, star leaf, parasol plant, and umbrella plant. Its Latin name is Schefflera arboricola, but it is more and more often referred to as Brassaia actinophylla. The schefflera is a multi-stemmed plant whose green leaves have five to seven leaflets which are elongated ovals. The leaves, held aloft on long stalks, resemble umbrellas or parasols, and the plant is composed of several sturdy stems which tend to grow somewhat vertically but also on an outward angle so that it can get to be quite tall and wide. Although the plant can reach a height and width of about two metres, it can be kept more dwarf by keeping it in a smaller pot. An eight-inch pot will keep it to a manageable-size shrub indoors. The plant can also be cut back; new shoots will soon emerge from its stems and the top pieces of stem that were removed can be used to start new plants. When potting up a schefflera or starting new ones from slips, use a peat-

The most common schefflera is solid green (l) but some varieties are variegated (r). PHOTOS: ALBERT PARSONS

based soilless mix that contains some perlite to increase soil porosity. Scheffleras are tropical plants that in their natural environment grow under a tropical forest canopy, so they do not like harsh light and will not perform well if they receive direct sunlight. They are, however, not really low-light plants and will begin to decline if the light levels are too low. It is best placed adjacent to a window — even a north-facing one — where good indirect light will be the norm. They seem to perform well in interior spaces that have bright artificial lighting. The schefflera should be watered moderately, giving the top few centimetres of soil a chance to dry out between waterings. During the win-

ter, just give the plant enough moisture so that the soil does not completely dry out. Be sure the pot does not sit in excess water as the plant does not like wet feet. The tough, shiny foliage is the main attraction. Over time its leaves will collect dust so periodically give the leaves a gentle wipe with a damp cloth. Wipe the stems occasionally as well. This process can be a bit tedious but by placing each leaf on one hand while gently wiping with the other, in a few minutes the plant will be refreshed. New leaves are shiny but the leaf surfaces lose their lustre as they age. During the active growing period in the summer, fertilize every month or

so with an all-purpose soluble fertilizer at half-strength. The plant is happy in the temperatures found in the average house during the winter. A schefflera is a useful plant for indoor landscaping. Large specimens are often seen in waiting rooms and offices because of their tolerance for such indoor environments. They are usually used as floor plants. There are a number of forms of schefflera, including the most common, the solid green form. There is also a beautifully variegated one with yellow splashes on its green leaves — S. arbicola “Goldcrepella. Although the long stems of a schefflera tend to grow upward and outward, they can be manipulated to occupy the space available. I have one specimen in the corner of the dining room and keep the stems growing very vertically because there is not the space for a wide plant. I simply tie the stems to a sturdy bamboo stake. The support system is unobtrusive and almost entirely hidden by the foliage. Well cared for, its foliage kept clean, and placed in an attractive jardinière, perhaps with a bit of Spanish moss to cover the soil surface, a schefflera makes a great addition to any interior landscape. Albert Parsons writes from Minnedosa, Manitoba

The Manitoba Co-operator | November 24, 2016

COUNTRY CROSSROADS

Automatic weather station expanded, modernized Shoal Lake Airport’s data collection part of grid design Situated northwest of Shoal Lake, the airport is the main medi-vac location for the communities in this part of western Manitoba, so the need for accurate wind conditions is essential.

By Darrell Nesbitt Freelance contributor

he weather is always a topic of conversation, and with recent upgrades to the automatic weather station at the Shoal Lake Airport, there will be even more details to discuss. According to Nathon Ku c h e r h a n , s u p e r v i s o r o f Meteorological Ser vices of Canada, based in Winnipeg, the upgrade includes all new infrastructure: cable, signal and power structures and masts, junction boxes and sensors. “Working over a two-week period in October, the weather itself wasn’t too kind, as the abundance of moisture did cause some difficulty for staff,” said Kucherhan, “but as we look at the site today, the parameters are enhanced with an all-season precipitation amount gauge, three snow-depth sensors, three snow targets, two metre wind sensors, triple temperature versus a single, and a new humidity sensor.” The upgrade at Shoal Lake doesn’t place the site within aviation standards, but the quantity and quality of data used for numerous climatic activities will increase. “Sensor placement is the same at every station across t h e p rov i n c e,” Ku c h e r h a n said. “Data from local monitoring stations is reported to Winnipeg, and from there it goes to CMC Montreal where it is collected based on quality assurance and quality control.” It’s been just over a year since the Rural Municipality of

Nathon Kucherhan checks out a device known as Stevenson Screen, which includes temperature and humidity sensors. PHOTO: DARRELL NESBITT

Yellowhead and the Shoal Lake Airport Authority approved a request from Environment Canada (now known as Environment and Climate Change Canada) to expand and modernize Shoal Lake’s surface weather station. Kucherhan said Shoal Lake is on a grid system with other communities across Manitoba, and falls under 1,300 surface weather and climate stations within Canada. Meteorological Service of

Canada provides Canadians with the information they need to make informed decisions to protect their health, safety and security in the face of changing weather and environmental conditions. Accurate and timely forecasts and warnings are critical to the Canadian economy, where many industries including agriculture, energy production, transportation and forestry are directly affected by weather conditions.

The primary users of this data include the Public Forecast Office, to support forecasts for southern Manitoba; the media, to provide current conditions in and around the community; Environment and Climate Change Canada climatologists, to use in their research; the community of Shoal Lake and the local farmers, to know the local conditions. Situated northwest of Shoal Lake, the airport is the main medi-vac location for the com-

munities in this part of western Manitoba, so the need for accurate wind conditions is essential. Due to this, the Town of Shoal Lake contacted Environment Canada in the early 1990s, requesting that a weather station be installed at the airport. The project proceeded, with the assistance of the Shoal Lake community, that contributed to the initial build by holding fundraisings to raise money for some of the instruments. Prior to the installation of the automatic weather station in 1993, the area had a volunteer climate-observing program. The modernization and expansion of the station will ensure that the provision of valuable weather data will continue in a way that keeps up with the current standards in both quantity and quality. Darrell Nesbitt writes from Shoal Lake, Manitoba

This Old Elevator

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 wooden grain elevator at the railway siding of Newstead, five miles east of Souris along Highway No. 2, was built in 1936 by the McCabe Grain Company. Bought by United Grain Growers in 1968, the elevator was renovated and an annex was moved beside it from nearby Carroll. The facility was closed in June 1982 and removed from the site. Source: Agricore United Engineering Department

The Manitoba Co-operator | November 24, 2016

THANK YOU! We did it! Manitoba is now officially home to the world’s largest pioneer harvest record with 139 antique threshing machines running simultaneously. On behalf of Harvesting Hope: A World Record to Help the Hungry, we extend our heart-felt thanks to everyone—volunteers, sponsors and visitors alike—who supported the event. Over 750 volunteers and 175 team and corporate sponsors came together to put on an amazing event experienced by nearly 8,000 people. A big thank you is also extended to the 700 volunteers of the 62nd annual Manitoba Threshermen’s Reunion & Stampede for their efforts to support our event near Austin, Manitoba. Thanks to your support, $134,000 was raised for two great causes: The Canadian Foodgrains Bank and the Manitoba Agricultural Museum. In total, $67,000 was provided to the Canadian Foodgrains Bank for its work in Africa to help farmers grow more and better food. This will be matched 3:1 by the Government of Canada. Harvesting Hope was a great opportunity to celebrate our agricultural heritage while helping feed hungry people. Thanks again to all who made it possible! —Harvesting Hope Committee

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