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Dairy producers OK closeddoor sessions Producers seek more one-on-one time with DFM board to talk about sensitive issues BY SHANNON VANRAES Co-operator Staff

air y Far mers of Manitoba will add producer-only sessions to its spring and fall district meetings. The decision was made at the organization’s annual general meeting in Winnipeg last week, following a resolution put forward by Brent Oswald and Thomas Reutter. “We have a multimillion dollar industry where we are relying on nine people to run it ... and they have 287 milk producers behind them that would gladly help and support them, so it would just be nice to have more opportunities,” said Oswald. He also added that privacy is a necessary component of any successful business. “My dad grew up saying that The Bay never told the Eaton’s their business. And RBC or any of these other large businesses that have a board of directors meeting or a meeting of the shareholders, there isn’t anyone else present in the room either,” said Oswald. “I don’t know why we would want to conduct busi-

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Farm-based dry dams to help reduce downstream flooding Intermountain Conservation District built two dry dams in 2016 on a Keld-area farm that will hold water temporarily on farmland – the landowner sees gains from doing so

See DAIRY on page 6 »

Farm land owner Boris Michaleski (left) and IMCD technician Aaron Kulbacki stand at one of two dry dam sites constructed earlier this year on Michaleski’s farm land to temporarily hold back water during peak flows. PHOTO: INTERMOUNTAIN CONSERVATION DISTRICT

BY LORRAINE STEVENSON Co-operator Staff / Brandon

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oad washouts, soil erosion and other water-related damage are nothing new to any municipality, but some parts of Manitoba are especially vulnerable. Those living and farming around Riding Mountain National Park are all too familiar with the kind of havoc water rushing downstream creates.

With the steepest slopes in the province in their region, InterMountain Conservation District officials say they have water and soil erosion problems — and then some, Currently, they have almost $1 million worth of applications on file for projects to stabilize streams and fix erosion washouts, said IMCD manager Jeff Thiele told the Manitoba Conservation Districts Association last week. “It’s just unbelievable. The situation

is serious,” he said. But they’re tackling the root of the problem too, as demonstrated by the recent construction of two dry dams that will slow water released from the higher elevations of Riding Mountain. The IMCD has given special recognition recently to the farmer who agreed to hold that water on his land. The water retention dams are constructed on land owned by Boris and See DRY DAMS on page 6 »

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The Manitoba Co-operator | December 15, 2016

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You really can hear corn grow Forage research rising

U.S. researchers say isolating this sound has given them surprising insight into plant growth

Cattle producers are funding forage research

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CROPS Cover cropping The practice can be good for land and bottom line

FEATURE Livestock transport New proposed rules won’t be a surprise to the industry

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here’s an old farmer’s tale that says, “On a quiet night you can hear the corn grow.” It may seem funny, but Douglas Cook at New York University and colleagues Roger Elmore and Justin McMechan, at the University of Nebraska were able to use contact microphones to directly record the sounds of corn growing. Corn is the leading grain crop in the world with more than 350 million metric tons harvested yearly in the U.S. alone. But a lack of understanding about the mechanics involved in wind-induced cornstalk failure has hindered further improvements in corn production. Crop scientists have been working on this problem for more than 100 years, albeit with only marginal success. Now, by applying mechanical engineering tools and techniques, a group of engineers and plant scientists led by Cook is making headway addressing this problem as well as discovering other issues related to plant growth and development.

Corn growth has a sound that tells researchers a lot about how that process works. PHOTO: THINKSTOCK

“Material breakage is a lot like a microscopic earthquake: the sudden release of internal stresses sends sound waves radiating in every direction,” Cook explained. “We’re using special sensors called piezoelectric contact microphones to monitor the sounds emitted by cornstalks just before failure. This helps us understand the failure process more clearly.”

So what does it sound like? “Surprisingly, it sounds remarkably similar to the sounds made when corn breaks,” Cook said. “ We now think that plant growth involves millions of tiny breakage events, and that these breakage events trigger the plant to rush to ‘repair’ the broken regions. By cont i n u o u s l y b re a k i n g a n d repairing, the plant is able to grow taller and taller.”

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Snowstorm keeps many — but not all — away from 41st MCDA AGM

Structural improvements at MBFI Local manufacturer Winkler Canvas makes donation to Manitoba Beef and Forage Initiative

Strategic plan, funding needs were discussed and ideas exchanged during smaller-than-planned MCDA meeting in Brandon Dec. 6 to 8

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he Manitoba Beef and Forage Initiative (MBFI) has got some extra coverage of the canvas

kind. It recently announced a partnership with Winkler Canvas that will see that company provide two “fabric structures” at two of the organization’s research farms near Brandon. Ramona Blyth, MBFI chair, said the donation will allow the organization to complete more work over a longer season, protected from the elements. “All familiar with Canada’s Prairies know that dealing with the wide range of weather conditions can be a challenge of work and residency,” said Blyth in a news release. Derek Wiebe of Winkler Canvas said the company is excited to be working with MBFI and recognizes the value of the organization’s practical research. “We are proud of our agricultural roots and excited to support the industry’s future with the development of leading livestock research by MBFI and exemplary animal care and comfort within in our structures,” Wiebe said. Construction of the two structures is under way and MBFI s h ow c a s e d t h e p a r t n e r s h i p a t the December 8, 2016 Extended Grazing Demonstration Day at the Brookdale MBFI site. “As a Manitoba-based research farm, we need to do our best with every hand that our weather deals us,” Blyth said.

BY LORRAINE STEVENSON Co-operator staff

ast week’s massive snowstorm kept away nearly half the delegates — about 160 — trying to travel to Brandon for the Manitoba Conservation District Associations annual meeting. Numerous speakers also cancelled, but that resulted in some delegates successfully coaxed into taking their place, giving the event a new local tone. MCDA chair Arnold Coutts said the end result is something organizers will be thinking over when planning future events. People said they really appreciated hearing about these local projects and perspectives, he said. “People like an inspirational speaker but we’ve got local people who are doing things. The problem is to get them to come out and speak.”

Funding needs MCDA delegates gave the nod last week to a five-year work plan laying out strategic directions for the organization. One of its main goals is to get districts working more effectively together, Coutts said. “The overall vision is for partners to work together effectively,” he said. “We’re trying to become one big team instead of a whole bunch of individual ones. We’re trying to be unified.” In a closed session there was also talk about the financial situation of CDs. They need about a 12 per cent annual increase — or another $800,000 — just to keep up with inflationary costs, Coutts said, adding a funding increase would be the first in two decades. “The budget for (all) conservation districts is just over $5 million right now and that amount works out to the same dollars we’ve been working with since 1997,” he said. There have been some slight funding increases but these haven’t kept up with rising costs such as those associated with the use of earth moving equipment. “The difference is in 1997 you could work with a machine for about half the price of what it is now,” Coutts said.

CORRECTION A story on the Canadian Grain Commission in last week’s edition said former chief commissioner Elwin Hermanson resigned Jan. 20. In fact his appointment had expired and he chose not to reapply.

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MCDA knows its ask for more money comes at a time the province is insisting all be extra careful about spending and account for every penny, Coutts added. The MCDA can deliver on that, he said. It knows exactly where it will go because CD managers have worked very hard to earmark what projects it will be spent on. “They’re (the province) saying we’ve got to be more accountable for every cent,” he said. “We’re asking for stability... an increase that at least covers the inflation rate.” In a later interview, Coutts said that many conservation districts look forward to the implementation of Alternative Land Use Services (ALUS) programming in Manitoba. A provincial spokesperson said during the MCDA that public and stakeholder consultations on ALUS, as well as on watershed planning and related surface water management initiatives, are expected to begin early in 2017.

Agenda changes Delegates at the two-day meet ing learned the details of many CD projects in various stages, from waterretention ponds recently constructed on farmland near Dauphin (please see related story: ‘Farm-based dry dams help reduce downstream flooding’ on page 1) to initiatives such as the Boyne River and the Swan Lake Group Plans now organized between clusters of local landowners. Staff with Sustainable Development shared information on the formation of Integrated Watershed Management Plans. During question and answer periods there was some discussion about

Conservation districts need to step up their visibility with the public said Open Farm Day co-ordinator Wendy Bulloch, a speaker at the 41st annual meeting of the MCDA last week. photo: lorraine stevenson

how to go about involving more First Nations communities in conservation districts. The management team for the Carrot-Saskatchewan River IWMP has a project underway to both summarize and highlight the plan and translate it into Cree. Wendy Bulloch, co-ordinator of the provincial Open Farm Day which attracts as many as 6,500 visitors to farms across the province, was one guest speaker able to make a scheduled appearance. Bulloch challenged conservation districts to step up their visibility. “The work you do is still one of the best-kept secrets in this province,” she said. “The CD story is a fantastic one that is not being shared. Joe Blow and Jane Blow have no concept of it. I wonder even if some of our small communities really understand what you do.” Bulloch is asking CDs to find a local farmer and participate together in Open Farm Day in 2017 to tell visitors to that farm what local CDs are doing. lorraine@fbcpublishing.com

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OPINION/EDITORIAL

Where have all the good times gone?

ately, it’s seemed like one story after another about a record or near-record harvest has passed across my desk. In November, the USDA upped their estimate of an already-record 2016-17 crop. The agency said soybeans would come in at 4.269 billion bushels and corn at 15.057 billion bushels. Market watchers, already expecting a big crop, Gord Gilmour weren’t overwhelmed by the news, but Editor it did add a bit more downward pressure to an already challenging market. USDA had earlier forecast the largest-ever Russian wheat harvest at 72 million tonnes due to favourable weather. At the same time, Ukraine’s grain harvest was targeted at about 63 million tonnes and record exports are forecast. In the European Union, the cereals harvest was a bit below the fiveyear average, but that wasn’t enough to offset the effect of good harvests elsewhere. As the production season has worn on in the Southern Hemisphere, things haven’t gotten much brighter. In an early-October report, USDA said it was expecting Australia to produce massive crops this growing season as a drought there has broken and soil moisture conditions have improved. They called for a wheat harvest of 27.5 million tonnes (a 12 per cent increase on a year earlier) and a barley crop forecast at 9.9 million tonnes (up 15 per cent). The agency noted only minor challenges early in the growing season with a bit of water logging and an early frost that hit quality in some parts of that country. The report further noted the better conditions will also support greater production of the region’s summer crops, in particular rice, as the year progresses. Similarly high yields have been predicted for the Latin American agriculture powerhouses of Brazil and Argentina, although there are some concerns a drying trend may be taking hold. The caveat for any numbers from that region are the usual ones about the ability of weather to hamper production between now and their harvest season. All in all, it’s not a particularly encouraging picture for a grain farmer hoping for better prices and is all the more astounding considering where we were just a few years ago. In 2008, the talk was of a food crisis as the cost of staple crops like rice and other grains exploded after many years of moribund pricing. At the time market analysts told us a handful of issues were lifting grain prices. Population growth was creating more mouths to feed. Economic growth in developing countries was ramping up consumption, especially as those folks celebrating their improving fortunes by consuming more meat. What really kicked the market into overdrive, however, was ethanol mandates. The movement was transnational with governments around the world mandating inclusion of biofuels into the gasoline supply in an effort to offset potential energy shortages and climate change. That had the effect of diverting a third of the U.S. corn crop into the energy market almost overnight. The effect was as one would expect. Grain prices skyrocketed. They also remained stubbornly high on a series of crop failures such as the 2012 U.S. drought. It combined to give farmers everywhere a powerful incentive to invest in more productive capacity. Despite the old adage of how land is always a good investment ‘because they’re not making any more of it,’ farmers appear to have done just that. In Brazil, millions of new acres came into crop production, for example, and that country saw near-double-digit annual increases in agricultural productivity according to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in a report on the future of global agriculture. The other big story has been the modernization and rapid productivity growth of the Black Sea region. Freed of the shackles of communism and finally given a price signal to make it worth their while, farms in this region have become powerhouse exporters, especially of wheat. It’s a familiar pattern in commodities, but an unfortunate turn of events for those who embraced ‘it’s different this time’ mentality, assuming the factors driving growth would continue forever. Some argue that it’s only a matter of time before grain prices improve again. After all, population is still growing, and global economic malaise aside, people continue to claw their way out of poverty. Others worry we could be in for a prolonged period of lower prices as farmers do what they always do — deal with lower prices by producing more bushels. Right now, with record harvests piling up, it seems the good times are on hold. Is waiting for crop failure to hit, hopefully somewhere else, or trying to grow their way out of low prices the only options farmers have, or is it time for another strategy? gord.gilmour@fbcpublishing.com

Public influence on farm sustainability By Clarence Nywening CFFO

ustainability is a key component to running any business. If a company cannot uphold or maintain its practices, it will eventually crumble. Over the past few months I have been involved in several sessions discussing sustainability in farming. These conversations have been both intriguing and concerning with the problems that have come to light. Every day, residents go to grocery stores or farmers’ markets in order to purchase the food they will eat. The food they choose will influence the health of their bodies and the health of those they love, and in some cases will play a role in feelings of moral well-being. As a result, many voices cry out and impact farmers and the practices they are allowed to use on their farms from the seed they are allowed to plant in their fields, right down to how they are allowed to house their animals. This large voice of influence plays a huge role on farms and their ability to initiate and maintain sustainable practices. Though it is important for people to understand and participate in the production of their food, too often consumers have a misguided view of what is actually happening on farms. Many times I have encountered well-meaning non-rural citizens who seek to better protect animal rights or to encourage healthy affordable food, yet who lack the knowledge to properly support their efforts. As a result, they make unfounded accusations or demands on farmers that result in laws or regulations that limit or even make it impos-

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Though it is important for people to understand and participate in the production of their food, too often consumers have a misguided view of what is actually happening on farms.

sible for farmers to maintain sustainable businesses. As we seek this goal of sustainability, it is important for farmers to communicate with the public about our farms and how they work. Likewise, as a farmer, I implore those who wish to make a difference in the food market to look at the facts. When considering the use of GMO crops and their use for food, do not be swayed by public outcries based on emotion and misunderstanding. Instead, seek out true scientific facts, or ask a farmer about the benefits and drawbacks of these products. When deciding between eggs coming from free-run chickens and those housed in cages, seek to understand the benefits and the weaknesses of both living conditions from a factual rather than emotional perspective. Farmers and consumers can work together to realize and maintain laws and regulations that better reflect the truth of farming and will, as a result, allow farmers to run sustainable farms. Clarence Nywening is a broiler-breeder operator and cash cropper from the Thamesville, Ont. area, and president of the Christian Farmers’ Federation of Ontario.

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f you were looking for a Christmas present in 1954, one suggestion was a ring-bound recipe book, which also contained short histories of many Manitoba co-operatives. Our Dec. 8 issue also contained a report on the overall financial results of Canadian co-ops. Total sales for 1953 were $1.2 billion, an increase of $90 million from the previous year. The report also mentioned “Episode in Valleydale,” a film produced by Manitoba Pool on the advantages of selling through a co-op. An item reprinted from an Ontario rural newspaper said, “It was with considerable dismay that The Countryman recently read some statistics in regard to milking machines. The way things are going it won’t be long before milking stools join buffalo robes, bootjacks and fringe-topped surreys in the museum of outmoded things.” The article lamented the trend. “We wish more men had the pleasant experience of sitting on a solid milking stool twice daily and watching the head of bubbly foam mount in the milk pail. As a man rhythmically squeezes, and jets of white liquid shoot into the frothy mass, he can relax from the tensions of this disturbed and confused world and rebuild his strength.” A Department of Agriculture survey revealed concerns about seed quality that year. Of 798 samples, only eight per cent could be graded No. 1, while 55 per cent graded rejected.

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COMMENT/FEEDBACK

Elk not responsible for TB outbreak Too often farmed animals and wildlife are blamed for outbreaks, despite evidence to the contrary BY IAN THORLEIFSON Canadian Cervid Alliance

n recent months, several cattle from herds in Alberta and Saskatchewan have tested positive for exposure to tuberculosis. The index animal — a beef cow — was identified at slaughter at a U.S. processing plant. Since then several more suspects have been identified by skin testing. Over 22,000 cattle are affected by quarantines. A common feature of all these herds is that they were commingled in huge community pastures every summer. There has been much public speculation regarding the source of the disease, with many of the cattle ranchers stating publicly and with considerable confidence that the wild elk herd in the nearby Suffield grasslands is the problem. To date, there is no evidence to support those statements. Too frequently cervids, both wild and farmed, are used as a handy scapegoat for outbreaks even when evidence is to the contrary. In fact, the trail points far south in the case of the most recent outbreak. The strain of TB involved has been identified as one first identified in cattle in central Mexico, then subsequently in Nebraska. It has never been identified in Canada until now. It is interesting to recall the history of TB in cervids in Canada. A strain identified as being associated only with Riding Mountain Park was identified in wildlife in the park in the 1960s, but the focus at the time was eradication in domestic herds first. In that process, a cattle

Both farmed and wild elk, like these photographed near Glenboro, and other cervids such as deer, are frequently blamed for disease outbreaks in cattle herds despite all evidence to the contrary. photo: laura rance

herd was identified as positive on the edge of the park, and testing of harvested elk showed positives in the wild as well. A decades-long eradication campaign has reduced incidence to less than one per cent in the wild and no cattle herds have been infected for a decade. The next outbreak was in Alberta in the late 1980s, with the strain and source identified as elk imported from the U.S. — probably the Yellowstone region where TB still persists. Enforced destruction of all affected herds terminated that outbreak. The next incident in 1999 was in elk in an assembled herd in southern Ontario. The strain pointed to zoo stock in Eastern Canada as the source, and once again the destruction campaign appears to have been successful.

The most interesting was the next one in 2006 in southern Ontario once again. The single positive was a 17-year-old red deer female which was initially imported from New Zealand. Strain testing showed this to indeed be a New Zealand type of TB. Note that all the cases involve one feature: commingling. Those are all the positives known in cervids in Canada, and the last TB positive in farmed cervids in Canada was over a decade ago. Exceptional disease-control measures were introduced in 1989 for all farmed cervids in Canada in response to that late-1980s TB outbreak in Alberta. Initially, whole-herd testing using skin tests on the neck was required every year, then that was slowly relaxed to every three years and

currently every five years. Cervid movement permits (CMPs) issued by CFIA district offices have been required since that same year before any movement is permitted of any cervid in Canada, both farmed and wild. Criteria for CMP issuance are negative status for both TB and brucellosis, except direct to slaughter. Testing and movement controls may have contributed to freedom from both diseases, and have demonstrated benefits for surveillance, traceability and export certification while imposing significant costs on producers and CFIA, and risks of injury or death for many animals. The Canadian Cer vid Alliance (CCA) has been pressing CFIA to begin the process of assessing the ongoing need for these burdensome tests. Given the history and status of both diseases, and the current nature of the industry, CCA felt that the pressure on producers, farmers and CFIA could be justifiably and safely reduced. CFIA began that process of evaluation and risk assessment several years ago, and has concluded that the farmed elk herd in Canada is now in position to be declared free of TB and brucellosis. To maintain that status, only enhanced slaughter surveillance and targeted surveillance in specific areas will be necessary. This is a great accomplishment — one that has been achieved with a huge amount of work and investment by both CFIA and producers, working co-operatively together. Ian Thorleifson farms elk near Minnedosa, Man. and is a director with the Canadian Cervid Alliance.

By the numbers As the year nears its close, some troubling numbers are telling their tales BY ALAN GUEBERT Farm and Food File

f it’s all about the numbers, a journalist’s stock-intrade, what are the numbers telling this journalist as 2016 fades and 2017 rises? Fi r s t , a c c o rd i n g t o t h e World Wildlife Fund’s (WWF) Pl ow p r i n t Re p o r t , i s s u e d Nov. 16, “Since 2009, 53 million acres of grasslands — an area the size of Kansas — have been converted to cropland across the Great Plains alone.” Kansas is big but those acres represent “almost 13 per cent of the 419 million acres that remained intact in 2009.” And, adds the WWF, “In 2014, the northern Great Plains lost more acres to conversion than the Brazilian Amazon,” a number it pegs at “1.4 million.” U.S. Department of A g r i c u l t u re s t a t i s t i c s d o not match WWF’s numbers because the Plowprint Report includes grassland conver-

sion in both America’s spacious Great Plains and C a n a d a’s v a s t w e s t e r n provinces. That means that while the U.S. Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) lost nearly 13 million acres to row crops and other uses from 2007 to 2016, total planted acreage of America’s 18 principal crops rose only slightly, from 320.9 million in 2009 to 323.4 million in 2016. Still, these numbers — when added to today’s doggedly low commodity prices — make an argument for farmers and conservationists to lobby for a significant boost to long-term conservation funding in the 2018 Farm Bill. Commodity prices have spent most of the year in the red. Not red as in red-hot red or red as in Republican red; red as in red-ink red. Since the Nov. 8 general election, however, the Chicago and New York markets have staged an energetic, postTrump rally.

Soybean futures, for example, rose 50 cents per bu. in the month after Tr u m p’s u p s e t v i c t o r y. Likewise, feeder cattle futures added $8 per cwt (all figures U.S. funds), fat cattle a slimmer but still welcome $6, and hog futures climbed $ 1 2 o f f t h e i r d e s p e ra t e l y skinny, late-October lows. Wa l l S t r e e t Tr u m p b u m p e d , a l s o. T h e D ow Jo n e s In d u s t r i a l Av e r a g e rose from 18,332 points on Tues., Nov. 8, to 19,251 on Tues., Dec. 6, an impressive 919-point move. That swift climb equalled one-half of the Dow ’s to-date 2016 increase of 10.35 per cent. Wow. The hard part, of course, i s k n ow i n g w h a t ’s n e x t . Livestock market analysts, as hard pressed to explain the quick, post-election move upward as they were in explaining the midsummer’s body slam downward, suspect the rallies can’t last. None, however, are willing to get in front of the

stampede — upward or d ow n w a rd — b e c a u s e o f the near-complete disconnect between today’s cattle futures markets and cattle cash markets. ( No t e t o t h e i n c o m i n g House and Senate ag committee members: Almost any aspect of the livestock sector is worth a hearing before Hearing One to discuss the 2018 Farm Bill.) Stock market analysts, like the cowboys, are war y of Wall Street’s rapid rally. Will a Tr ump presidency keep it fuelled by, say, spending $ 1 t r i l l i o n o n i n f ra s t r u cture, cutting corporate taxes from 35 per cent to 15 per cent and closing the back door so U.S. can’t move jobs overseas? It now sounds possible, even plausible, because congressional Republicans appear to support the president-elect’s aggressive business agenda. If they stay together, the thinking goes, the stock market will too. But, if 30 or so Tea Party

m e m b e r s b re a k r a n k s i n t h e G O P- l e d Ho u s e ( w i t n e s s Jo h n B o e h n e r ) , t h e R e p u b l i c a n ’s w o r k i n g majority cracks and any one of these much-talked initiatives stalls in Congress. That return to gridlock will rattle Wall Street and many already-shaky world markets. O n e m a r k e t s e e r, Je r r y We l c h , w h o c o n f e s s e s t o be a worrisome bear, sees a “deadly combination” of “lower bonds, higher (interest) rates and a stubbornly strong dollar” turning the “ Tr u m p b u m p” i n t o a “Trump slump.” Why? Because, as Welch wrote in his Dec. 2 “Commodity Insight” column, “The race is not always won by the swift, nor the battle by the strong. But that is the way to bet.” Te l l t h a t t o H i l l a r y Clinton, Jerry. The Farm and Food File is published weekly through the U.S. and Canada www.farmandfoodfile.com.

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FROM PAGE ONE DRY DAMS Continued from page 1

Karen Michaleski, who farm southwest of Dauphin, in the Keld area. With support from Growing Forward 2 funding and assistance like culvert donations from the Municipality of Gilbert Plains, IMCD staff worked with the Michaleski to construct two water-retention dams that will temporarily hold water on their farm fields during peak flows. The sites include one smaller and one larger site, both which will hold water on their fields during peak flows, then slowly release it downstream. “We’re actually flooding his grain land,” said Thiele. “How many producers do you know that would let us flood their wheat crop?” T h e I M C D a w a rd e d t h e Michaleskis with a 2016 Conservation District Award last week, a distinction CDs offer to local landowners who exemplify good environmental practices that related to the vision of the MCDA. Thiele said what they’re especially pleased about at IMCD is that they’ve not got a local site for field tours to explain the concept of temporary water hold back to other landowners. They want to take this proactive approach and build more dams in future, he said. But they need sites to demonstrate what and why they’re doing this. “A lot of people learn by seeing, not just by talking,” Thiele said. “I find this is really a hard concept to understand and to explain to people.” Boris Michaleski said the project is new so it remains to

“I think we have to look at the whole picture when we approach drainage and water management and this is one of those ways. We can still have drainage but try to mitigate some of those negatives by having dry dams and other storage projects.” Boris Michaleski

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be seen how long water will actually flood their field. The dams were constructed this year. “I’m expecting during peak flows it might hold water up to four or five days,” he said. He’s willing to have that happen because he sees gains in the bigger picture, and says involvement with the local CD and initiatives like the Dauphin Lake Integrated Watershed Management Plan (IWMP) have helped him see the merits of holding water on land temporarily.

“I know drainage is critical to agricultural production but just continuously draining land and not managing that water creates other problems,” he said. “I think we have to look at the whole picture when we approach drainage and water management and this is one of those ways. We can still have drainage but try to mitigate some of those negatives by having dry dams and other storage projects.” Thiele said when the dry dam projects were underway they sent up drones to get aerial

views of the construction sites. That was an eye opener. There are massive volumes of water sitting at the higher elevations just inside Riding M o u n t a i n N a t i o n a l Pa r k boundary. Thiele said the even bigger accomplishment that will come from these dry dam projects is ultimately changing our ways of thinking about water management. He brought photos of a repeated road washout near Mineral Creek. It’s been rebuilt about five times in recent

years using Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA), he said, adding that his own mother, who attended the school just up that road in the 1950s, notably doesn’t recall those kinds of repeated washouts occurring there. “So something has changed there,” he said. “The result is sky high costs to municipalities and DFA programs, not to mention the environmental costs of sedimentation, flooding and water quality into Lake Dauphin and beyond.” The IMCD has an ambitious plan to eventually reduce peak flows by 10 per cent in their area, Thiele continued. “We want to be proactive and spend some money up stream doing water retention dams before the damages happen.” lorraine@fbcpublishing.com

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2017 Forage Seed Conference and AGM Victoria Inn, Winnipeg

January 8 & 9, 2017 The Manitoba Forage Seed Association invites you to their Annual Forage Seed Conference and AGM. A range of topics will be covered dealing with various aspects of growing and managing forage and turf seed crops. This year’s conference is featuring:

• Global Markets, and the Forage Seed Industry • Enhancing Seed Yield with Plant Growth Regulators • Impact of Reducing Wheel Traffic on Soils and Crops • How to Get the Most from Your Grass Seed Crops • Positioning Your Farm for Future Success • Aeration & Heated Air Drying A full agenda and registration information is available at www.forageseed.net or contact MFSA @ 204-376-3309. 2017 Annual General Meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 9th at 8:00 am, Breakfast Buffet, Victoria Inn, Wpg

ness any way different when it is critical matters pertaining to our industry.” The move comes at the same time the dairy industry is pushing for greater transparency with consumers, through programs like ProAction and new marketing strategies. But Dairy Farmers chairman David Wiens said the issue is one of balance going forward. “I think that communication between producers and the board is valuable, very valuable, I agree with the sentiment,” Wiens said. “And obviously there are things that we can’t develop policy around or situations we can’t deal with in a open way without compromising our ability to negotiate or reach agreements with other stakeholders, whether they are other provinces or processors.” He also said there is merit in giving producers the opportunity to express concerns and ask questions of the board in privacy, where farmers might feel more comfortable speaking openly. Oswald noted that producers would be more open in their discussions if they knew media wouldn’t be reporting on what they said, but added he didn’t feel the move would impact the organization’s overall transparency. “Absolutely not, because we won’t hide the decisions made, we just want to discuss the road we take to get to those decisions in private so that nothing is

David Wiens speaks at the annual Manitoba Dairy Conference in Winnipeg. Photo: Shannon VanRaes

left sort of unturned or un-discussed because somebody feels uncomfortable,” he said. But Wiens also said that while there will be closed sessions during spring and fall meetings, there will also continue to be open sessions. “It would not be very positive if, let’s say, it all became a closed-door session,” said Wiens. “Because that would send exactly the wrong signals to the industry, there is nothing to hide so we want our stakeholders to be there, government

representatives to be there and we want the public to be able to be a part of our meetings, to be able to drop in for the day and see how it works and listen to what is going on.” A second resolution brought forward by Oswald proposed the addition of a second closed door session at the group’s annual general meeting, but the resolution was defeated after logistical challenges and concerns about redundancy were raised. shannon.vanraes@fbcpublishing.com

The Manitoba Co-operator | December 15, 2016

How to move your sheep like a true shepherd Understanding sheep behaviour is the key to getting them to go where you want them to BY ALEXIS KIENLEN Staff / Edmonton

f y o u w a n t t o m ov e a sheep, the worst thing you can do is isolate it, yell at it, and then try to move it from behind. “If yo u u n d e r s t a n d a n imal behaviour, that is 90 per cent of handling — the biggest knowledge gap that we have is true understanding of animal behaviour,” livestockhandling specialist Jennifer Wo o d s s a i d a t a r e c e n t workshop. The right way is to stand by an animal’s side, stay calm, and work with the animal’s flight zone. Unlike humans, animals are always in the moment — and for prey animals like sheep, even the slightest change in their environment can put them into flee-or-fight mode. When threatened, sheep will generally flee. “Nothing has as strong a flocking instinct as a sheep does — they will flee as an entire flock,” said Woods, an animal welfare specialist and sheep producer from Blackie, Alta. Understanding flight zones is a basic tool of handling, and by using their ‘fear meter,’ or flight response, a handler can get animals to move where she or he wants. When a handler approaches sheep, they will usually keep on grazing. But when they feel threatened, their heads will pop up and they will start walking away. As soon as they start moving away calmly, the handler has found that particular flock’s flight zone. “The reason they’re staying calm is because they are moving away from you as a cautionary reaction. They are not scared of you yet,” said Woods. “Move towards the animal, and they will turn and move away from you. That’s how you move livestock.” If the handler gets too close, the fear meter will hit the red zone and the animals will begin running. Sheep flight zones change depending on how flighty the animals are, how often they have been handled, and the

manner in which they were handled. Animals will also have a larger flight zone if they are in an unfamiliar situation. The flightiest sheep in a flock is the animal whose head pops up first. Sheep are also more re a c t i v e t h a n s o m e o t h e r livestock. “Stay back away from them and you will keep them quieter,” said Woods. “The more predator traits you exhibit, the more high strung your a n i m a l s w i l l b e, a n d t h e harder they are to handle.” The point of balance on a sheep is their shoulder. “If you are behind the shoulder, they go for ward, and if you are in front of the shoulder, they go backward.” The best way to move sheep is to focus the lead animal. Once that animal moves, the rest of the flock will follow. Don’t move animals from the back, because there are other animals in front of them, and

Despite their smaller size, sheep can’t be bullied into moving where you want them to go, says livestock-handling specialist Jennifer Woods. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

they can’t move, just like a city driver caught in downtown traffic. W h e n m ov i n g s h e e p ( o r cattle), stay in their line of vision, off to the side. Sheep have a huge range of vision, and can see almost around

them but their view is often compromised by the animal’s heavy fleece. One of the strongest stressors on livestock, and sheep in particular, is isolation. “I always tell people that if you need to sort one (animal)

out, bring three,” said Woods. “They are going to come out a lot easier than trying to sort out one animal. Just bring them all in and treat the one in the group you need.” Sheep will be upset by aggressive human behaviour, such as yelling, running, and waving arms. Prods can’t be used on sheep, because they can’t feel them through their fleece. And pulling on the fleece can hurt the animal — the leading cause of carcass damage in sheep is from wool pulling. Sheep are not small cattle, said Woods, so they shouldn’t be handled the same way. “One of the worst things you can have for sheep is a cattle guy. They think they (the sheep) are so physically small that they can be moved everywhere. And you shouldn’t do that. That’s a big problem that I see with people who come from the cattle side.” akienlen@fbcpublishing.com

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Proposed Vancouver grain terminal has great rail connections The Fraser River Terminal will be served by four railways and there are no bottlenecks, a company official says “We are very encouraged by the rail metrics that we have in terms of car turnaround times at that facility. The location is not encumbered by rail bottlenecks, like bridges, tunnels and congested rail yards.”

BY ALLAN DAWSON Co-operator staff

spokesman for one of the companies behind t h e p ro p o s e d Fra s e r Grain Terminal says the facility will be efficient and state of the art. Casey McCawley, Parrish & Heimbecker’s (P&H) director of West Coast operations and a director of the terminal to be co-owned by P&H and Paterson GlobalFoods (PGF), says that’s good news for farmers looking for efficient grain transportation. “The average car turnaround time to the West Coast is about 13 days,” McCawley said in an interview Dec. 5. “If we are measuring against this benchmark, I can tell you that we will be extremely efficient. The rail connectivity at this terminal is good. It connects directly with CN, CP, BN (railways) and the SRY (Southern Railway of British Columbia).

Casey McCawley

“We look at rail connectivity as one of the drivers. Rail capacity into the (Vancouver) gateway is at a premium. It is essential to grow, not only in our industry, but other bulk commodities as well, such as containers. We are very encouraged by the rail metrics that we have in terms of car turnaround times at that facility. The location is not encumbered by rail bottlenecks, like bridges, tunnels and congested rail yards.” If approved by the Port of Vancouver, the new terminal to be built at the Fraser

Surrey Docks on the Fraser River and will have a total of 97,000 tonnes of storage capacity, McCawley said. The new facility will add 77,000 tonnes to the existing 20,000-tonne terminal that P&H and PGF already operate on the site. The current operation uses ‘direct hits’ matching Prairie grain trains with arriving ships. Its success has given the companies the confidence to build a new terminal, McCawley said. The companies also co-own and operate Alliance Grain Terminal (AGT ), a 102,070tonne storage capacity grain

export terminal, on the south shore of Burrard Inlet. “While we are building terminal capacity we are adding inland capacity by expanding our inland footpr int,” McCawley said. “We see both projects being co-ordinated and being built hand in hand. We need to build them both.” Meanwhile, G3 is proposing a 200,000-tonne storage grain export terminal be built on the north shore of Burrard Inlet. If both terminals are constructed it will boost Vancouver’s grain storage capacity of almost 978,000 tonnes by 28 per cent to 1.55 million. Currently Panamax ships can’t fully load in the Fraser River because of the George Massey Tunnel, which goes under the river. However, plans are underway to replace the tunnel with a bridge, which means ships could take on more cargo. The current draft restriction is 11.5 metres, McCawley said. “It means we can load — it

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Chicken Farmers names new chair STAFF/The Chicken Farmers of Canada has named Benoît Fontaine as its new chair. Fontaine is a producer from Stanbridge Station, Que. and he recently served as first vice-chair of the CFC executive committee and has been a member of the board of directors since 2013. He farms in the Lac Champlain area and raises chicken and turkeys. A former high school Canadian history teacher, and second-generation chicken farmer, Fontaine has also been heavily involved in the Union des producteurs agricoles since 1999. Fontaine was elected after Dave Janzen of British Columbia stepped down as chair for personal reasons.

COFCO ships back flour STAFF/One of Canada’s best long-term wheat customers is shipping flour back to Canada. COFCO International shipped its first batch of small-packaged wheat flour of COFCO Fortune and Xiangxue brands to Vancouver recently. This marks the company’s official launch of wheat flour export to the international market. COFCO is one of China’s state-owned food trading and processing companies. The flour types it is exporting are for dumplings and steam buns, and a robust ethnic market exists for such products in Canada.

WHAT’S UP Please forward your agricultural events to daveb@fbcpublishing.com or call 204-944-5762. 2017 Jan. 8-9: Manitoba Forage Seed Conference, Victoria Inn, 1808 Wellington Ave., Winnipeg. For more info call 204-376-3309 or visit www. forageseed.net. Jan. 9-12: Western Canadian Crop Production Show/CropSphere 2017, Prairieland Park, Saskatoon. For info visit www.cropproductiononline. com. Jan. 17-19: Manitoba Ag Days, Keystone Centre, Brandon. For more info visit www.agdays.com. Feb. 2-3: Manitoba Beef Producers annual general meeting, Victoria Inn, 3550 Victoria Ave., Brandon. For more info visit www.mbbeef.ca/ annual-meeting/.

Feb. 15-16: CropConnect Conference, Victoria Inn, 1808 Wellington Ave., Winnipeg. For more info visit www.cropconnectconference.ca. Feb. 28-March 2: Western Canadian Wheat Growers annual convention, Sheraton Cavalier, 612 Spadina Cres. E., Saskatoon. For more info or to register visit wheatgrowers.ca. March 6-7: Advancing Women in Agriculture Conference, Hyatt Regency, 700 Centre St. SE, Calgary. Early bird deadline Jan. 15. For more info visit www.advancingwomenconference.ca. March 7-9: Canola Council of Canada annual convention, Fairmont Winnipeg, 2 Lombard Place, Winnipeg. For more info visit canolacouncil.org.

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depends a little bit with the title influence on the river — up to 54,000 to 55,000 tonnes in a Panamax,” he said. “For larger vessels we top up at our deepwater terminal (AGT) in Burrard Inlet.” With western Canadian grain production increasing, additional export capacity at Vancouver will help farmers, University of Saskatchewan agricultural economist Richard Gray has said. When capacity is constrained the result is lower elevator prices, he has said. Public hearings into the proposed Fraser Grain Terminal wrapped up Dec. 1. “There is a very rigorous approval process in order to get a development permit,” McCawley said. “A lot of consultation goes on with stakeholders, including First Nations, residents around the area, municipalities, you name it.” allan@fbcpublishing.com

The Manitoba Co-operator | December 15, 2016

Young cattle producers wanted Young producers will be the heart of any future herd expansion and should be involved in setting policy BY JENNIFER PAIGE Co-operator staff / Brandon

a n i t o b a B e e f Producers is hoping to see a few more young faces at its upcoming annual general meeting. That meeting is slated for Feb. 2 and 3 in Brandon at the Victoria Inn, and will see the organization discussing a host of issues that affect the industr y’s bottom line and setting policy that will chart the future course of the industry. Brian Lemon, MBP’s general manager, says now more than ever, younger producers are needed to take an active role in this process. “In part we are tr ying to attract young producers because it will be a key component of trying to deliver on building the provincial herd. We really want to encourage young producers to show up at the AGM,” Lemon said. “We are going to hold a young producer forum, a special session where young producers can get together and they will have their own agenda.” Agriculture policy can have

Brett McRae, fifth-generation Manitoba beef producer and president of the Young Cattlemen’s Council.

20 years,” said Brett McRae, a fifth-generation Manitoba cattle producer and president of the Young Cattlemen’s Council ( YCC). “The policy that gets voted on right now, may not materialize for a few years and we will be the ones dealing with it, so it is important that we have our say.”

a significant impact on individual operations and tends to be long lasting, according to the head of a young producers’ organization. “ Yo u n g p r o d u c e r s n e e d to come to these meetings because this is where the policy is being made that we will have to deal with for the next 10 to

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McRae has been an active attendee to the MBP AGM for a number of years and says attending has a number of benefits. “Keeping up to date with industry issues is the main reason that I go but you also have a chance to rub shoulders with some of the big players in the Manitoba beef industry and there are producers from all areas of the value chain there. So, as a cow-calf guy you can talk with a feedlot operator and gain some perspective and vice versa,” McRae said. As president of YCC, McRae has been working with MBP to establish the event’s young producers forum. “At YCC one of our objectives is to improve our relationship with our provincial organizations, so from that we approached MBP and are helping to organize this meeting at the AGM,” McRae said. “It is an event specifically directed to young producers. So, there will be an update from YCC, an update from the Cattlemen’s Young Leaders program and a talk on an issue that young producers are dealing with.” As an added incentive, MBP has established a young pro-

Brian Lemon, general manager of the Manitoba Beef Producers

ducer mentorship offer. MBP members are encouraged to pre-register with a young producer, ages 18 to 39, and the young producer will receive a complimentary registration. The pre-registration deadline is January 5. The theme for this year’s AGM is ‘Sharing our story’ and much of the agenda will focus on social licence and public trust. “We need to tell our story and be proud of our story. So, that is what this will be all about. We will talk about the things that producers are doing in terms of animal welfare, environmental sustainability, and on-farm food safety,” Lemon said. “The other piece is that we really need to try and figure out how to bridge the communication between the producers of animals and the consumers of beef. We will have a number of producers come in and talk about selling beef to consumers and what it is consumers are looking for and why it is they do what they do.” For more information visit, www.mbbeef.ca/ annual-meeting/. jennifer.paige@fbcpublishing.com

“Young producers need to come to these meetings because this is where the policy is being made that we will have to deal with for the next 10 to 20 years.”

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LIVESTOCK MARKETS (Friday to Thursday) Winnipeg Slaughter Cattle Steers — Heifers — D1, 2 Cows 73.00 - 78.00 D3 Cows 63.00 - 70.00 Bulls 90.00 - 98.00 Feeder Cattle (Price ranges for feeders refer to top-quality animals only) Steers (901+ lbs.) 150.00 - 168.00 (801-900 lbs.) 170.00 - 178.00 (701-800 lbs.) 170.00 - 182.00 (601-700 lbs.) 175.00 - 186.00 (501-600 lbs.) 180.00 - 203.00 (401-500 lbs.) 190.00 - 227.00 Heifers (901+ lbs.) 137.00 - 158.00 (801-900 lbs.) 145.00 - 162.00 (701-800 lbs.) 148.00 - 166.00 (601-700 lbs.) 150.00 - 172.00 (501-600 lbs.) 158.00 - 177.00 (401-500 lbs.) 170.00 - 206.00

Heifers

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

Alberta South 149.25 - 151.00 125.40 - 144.22 82.00 - 97.00 70.00 - 85.00 $ 158.00 - 167.00 161.00 - 173.00 167.00 - 179.00 173.00 - 192.00 186.00 - 206.00 201.00 - 226.00 $ 151.00 - 163.00 152.00 - 164.00 150.00 - 164.00 154.00 - 170.00 161.00 - 180.00 173.00 - 192.00

(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.)

Feeder Cattle January 2017 March 2017 April 2017 May 2017 August 2017 September 2017

Cattle Slaughter

December 9, 2016

Previous Year 49,494 11,990 37,504 NA 556,000

CNSC

Close 126.60 123.15 122.73 121.90 122.40 120.83

Change -1.18 -1.10 -1.30 -1.10 -1.20 -1.15

Week Ending Dec. 3, 2016 1,015 25,751 12,932 537 695 11,168 337

Prime AAA AA A B D E

Previous Year 1,349 25,340 11,806 464 651 8,993 192

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 148E 137E 125.68

Last Week 134.95 125.86 117.35

Last Year (Index 100) 153.76 143.37 138.44

124.20

119.04

140.11

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

“With this stress, buyers don’t want the cattle looking a little bit off, because they’ll steer clear of them.”

Jade MarkuS

Cattle Grades (Canada)

Week Ending Dec. 3, 2016 53,302 12,562 40,740 NA 616,000

Heavy snows may offset seasonal market strength Strong beef export demand may support cattle values

Ontario $ 123.72 - 144.22 122.22 - 141.35 52.02 - 75.91 52.02 - 75.91 80.92 - 107.78 $ 155.53 - 189.45 158.57 - 186.15 153.90 - 197.85 155.59 - 196.70 163.95 - 223.78 162.98 - 230.22 $ 118.47 - 156.69 125.78 - 169.92 129.32 - 165.92 125.98 - 174.47 136.97 - 175.29 139.32 - 191.67

Futures (December 9, 2016) in U.S. Fed Cattle Close Change December 2016 109.05 -1.53 February 2017 110.65 -0.72 April 2017 110.43 -0.80 June 2017 101.50 -0.90 August 2017 98.10 -0.73 October 2017 98.58 -0.40

Canada East West Manitoba U.S.

$1 Cdn: $0.7596 U.S. $1 U.S: $1.3164 Cdn.

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Cattle Prices

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

EXCHANGES: December 9, 2016

rices for cattle at auction marts across Manitoba were mostly steady on the week, but an onslaught of snow has caused transportation issues and could pressure the market moving forward. “This weather wreaked absolute havoc. We couldn’t get our Monday cattle out until Thursday,” said Allan Munroe of Killarney Auction Mart, which had a 693-head sale on Dec. 5. A winter storm, which started Tuesday morning, shed as much as 30 cm in parts of the province. “From the seller’s perspective, thank goodness nobody knew it was going to be this bad, because the prices would have been a lot lower,” Munroe said. The drastic change in weather may impact cattle sales next week, but there could still be buyers looking for cattle, providing demand, he said. “We normally don’t promote selling feeder cattle the last week before Christmas,” he said, adding that “it might not be a terrible week the way it would normally be.” If producers choose to sell next week, they should make sure their cattle look top-notch, he said. “With this stress, buyers don’t want the cattle looking a little bit off, because they’ll steer clear of them.” Local prices may be pressured by winter storms, but general seasonal strength in the Chicago Mercantile Exchange cattle futures could limit the downside producers see in coming weeks. “We had a pretty good little run here, a fairly

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seasonal run or maybe even a little bit of an above-average increase from our fall lows,” said Brian Perillat of Canfax, the market analysis arm of the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association. That increase was caused by tighter cattle numbers and a rally in the hog market. “It’s also very seasonal in terms of Christmas buying demand,” he said. Short-term, into the New Year, Canadian and U.S. feeder cattle numbers are lower than yearago levels, which is a supportive feature. Strong export business out of North America will likely also add to the upside potential, Perillat said. “Reasonable supplies, exports up, and we’re always watching the Canadian dollar. It’s holding under that US76-cent mark, so that’s somewhat supportive too,” he said. Most of that strength will be on the middle meats, such as rib and loin cuts, he said, while end meats, such as the chuck and round, and ground beef prices may continue to struggle. “So it’s kind of a two-part story, middle meats have been very strong, but not quite so much on the end meats and the ground beef and stuff… partially because they compete against the cheaper competing meats, pork and poultry.” Jade Markus writes for Commodity News Service Canada, a Winnipeg company specializing in grain and commodity market reporting.

Futures (December 9, 2016) in U.S. Hogs

Change

December 2016

55.68

5.45

February 2017 April 2017 May 2017 June 2017

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6.75 5.90 4.55 3.93

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)

— — — 160.00 - 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 December 11, 2016 Broiler Turkeys (6.2 kg or under, live weight truck load average) Grade A ................................................$1.885 Undergrade ........................................ $1.795 Hen Turkeys (between 6.2 and 8.5 kg liveweight truck load average) Grade A ................................................$1.870 Undergrade .........................................$1.770 Light Tom/Heavy Hen Turkeys (between 8.5 and 10.8 kg liveweight truck load average) Grade A ................................................$1.870 Undergrade .........................................$1.770 Tom Turkeys (10.8 and 13.3 kg, live weight truck load average) Grade A..................................................$1.855 Undergrade...........................................$1.770 Prices are quoted f.o.b. producers premise.

Toronto 113.46 - 150.74 191.93 - 215.15 202.64 - 221.64 201.93 - 238.13 230.34 - 345.88 —

SunGold Specialty Meats —

Eggs Minimum prices to producers for ungraded eggs, f.o.b. egg grading station, set by the Manitoba Egg Producers Marketing Board effective November 10, 2013. New Previous A Extra Large $2.00 $2.05 A Large 2.00 2.05 A Medium 1.82 1.87 A Small 1.40 1.45 A Pee Wee 0.3775 0.3775 Nest Run 24 + 1.8910 1.9390 B 0.45 0.45 C 0.15 0.15

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Australia cuts beef export forecast as farmers rebuild herds after El Nino By Colin Packham SYDNEY / Reuters

Australia trimmed its forecast for beef exports during the 2016/17 season on Dec. 12 by more than 3 per cent as farmers rebuild herds after the strongest El Nino in nearly 20 years. Shipments from Australia, the world’s No. 4 exporter, during 2016/17 is forecast at 990,000 tonnes, the Australian Bureau of Agriculture, Resource Economics and Rural Sciences (ABARES) said, down from its September

forecast of 1.025 million tonnes. Should Australian beef exports fall below one million tonnes, it will be lowest annual exports since the 2011-12 season. Declines in one of the country’s main rural exports will see Australia lose market share in key consumer markets China and Korea to Brazilian exporters, and strip Australia’s government of a key revenue stream amid a slowing economy. The export downgrade comes as recent wet weather across Australia’s largest cattle rearing region refills dams and aids pasture regrowth - almost wilted earlier this year by the strongest El Nino in nearly 20 years. El Nino brings hot, dry conditions across Australia’s east coast.

Since the end of 2016 El Nino in May much of the country’s prime cattleproducing region has seen nearly twice the average rainfall. With ample food and water, Australia’s cattle farmers are rebuilding herds, ABARES said, The size of the national herd fell to at least a two-decade low earlier in the year. While Australia’s cattle farmers are benefiting from the recent wet weather, it is unfavourable for milk production, ABARES said. The weather coupled with the impact of lower prices paid by suppliers for milk has seen ABARES lower its forecast for milk production in 2016/17 to 9 billion litres, down from its September forecast of 9.3 billion litres.

Toronto ($/cwt) 179.47 - 346.54 — 147.74 - 319.71

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GRAIN MARKETS column

Manitoba Elevator Prices Average quotes as of December 9, 2016 ($/tonne)

Canola futures twisting on bearish and bullish news

Future

Basis

Cash

E. Manitoba wheat

197.04

41.78

238.82

W. Manitoba wheat

197.04

37.35

234.39

E. Manitoba canola

518.80

-26.96

491.84

W. Manitoba canola

518.80

-37.01

Outlooks for crude oil and biodiesel push and pull

481.79 Source: pdqinfo.ca

Port Prices Phil-Franz Warkentin

For three-times-daily market

CNSC

CE Futures Canada canola contracts ran into resistance during the week ended Dec. 9, backing away from nearby highs to settle at their lowest levels in three weeks. A downturn in soyoil at the Chicago Board of Trade, coupled with a rise in the Canadian dollar, contributed to the softer tone in canola. The big fundamental news for canola during the week was the release of Statistics Canada’s latest production estimates. The government agency pegged the crop at 18.4 million tonnes, which would be in line with last year’s crop, but slightly below trade estimates. While there were plenty of problems with this year’s harvest, yields ended up better than expected in many cases, and many analysts remain of the opinion that actual supplies will be revised even higher down the road. However, even with a large crop, those same analysts still predict tight supplies and a need to ration demand going forward. The domestic crush continues to move at a blistering pace, with 3.25 million tonnes crushed to date, according to the Canadian Oilseed Processors Association. That compares with 2.83 million tonnes crushed at the same point a year ago. Crush margins remain at some of their best levels in recent memory, sitting at roughly $120 above the futures. Canola exports are also strong, but are running a bit behind the year-ago level, according to Canadian Grain Commission data. There are more wild cards at play on the export front, with Chinese demand always a bit uncertain. Beyond the canola-specific supply/demand fundamentals, there are a few other outside influences to keep an eye on. U.S. president-elect Donald Trump caused a ripple of activity that found its way to the canola market during the week, as his pick to head the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Scott Pruitt of Oklahoma, was seen as unfriendly to the renewable fuel sec-

As of Friday, December 9, 2016 ($/tonne) Last Week

Weekly Change

142.75

n/a

reports and more from

U.S. hard red winter 12% Houston

Commodity News Service Canada,

U.S. spring wheat 14% Portland

238.37

1.01

visit the Markets section at

Canola Thunder Bay

528.80

-10.50

www.manitobacooperator.ca

Canola Vancouver

538.80

-10.50

Closing Futures Prices

As of Friday, December 9, 2016 ($/tonne)

tor. Soyoil crashed on the news, which spilled into canola. OPEC (the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries) is also set to finalize a production cut. The group is notorious for failing to follow through on agreements, but this oil cut appears to be moving forward. That would be supportive for crude oil, which usually lends some strength to vegetable oil as well. However, rising oil usually means a rising Canadian dollar, and a strengthening loonie is bearish for canola. The volatility doesn’t end there, though, as the U.S. Federal Reserve is generally expected to be raising interest rates in December. Higher U.S. interest rates would cause the U.S. dollar to rise. That would weigh on U.S. grains and oilseeds, but also the Canadian dollar, leaving the net impact on Canadian prices somewhat uncertain. Soybeans, corn and wheat futures saw some mixed activity during the week, with the grains generally trending a bit higher and soybeans moving lower. The U.S. Department of Agriculture released its updated supply/ demand estimates, but made no changes to the U.S. carryout forecasts. The agency did raise its world stocks numbers across the board, which was somewhat bearish. Phil Franz-Warkentin writes for Commodity News Service Canada, a Winnipeg company specializing in grain and commodity market reporting.

Last Week

Weekly Change

ICE canola

518.80

-10.50

ICE milling wheat

238.00

-1.00

ICE barley

142.00

0.00

Mpls. HRS wheat

197.04

-0.83

Chicago SRW wheat

152.95

4.41

Kansas City HRW wheat

151.94

1.75

Corn

141.53

4.82

Oats

145.89

6.81

Soybeans

381.22

3.67

Soymeal

351.32

6.94

Soyoil

814.53

-17.20

Cash Prices Winnipeg As of Friday, December 9, 2016 ($/tonne) Last Week

Weekly Change

Feed wheat

n/a

Feed barley

158.46

1.84

Rye Flaxseed Feed peas Oats

n/a

490.53

1.57

n/a

204.25

5.19

Soybeans

417.41

-6.98

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

14.35

-0.5

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

Ask

Spring wheat cash bids generally down on Prairies Cash spring wheat prices followed U.S futures downward BY DAVE SIMS CNS Canada

pring wheat bids in Western Ca n a d a g e n e ra l l y re c o rd e d minor losses during the week ended Dec. 9, with declining U.S. futures pointing the way lower. Depending on the location, average Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS) wheat prices were down by as much as $3 per tonne compared t o t h e p re v i o u s w e e k . Av e r a g e prices ranged from about $232 per tonne in Saskatchewan’s southeast to as high as $249 in northern Alberta. Quoted basis levels varied from location to location, but gained between $1 and $4 on average, to range from about $35 to $52 per tonne above the futures when using the grain company methodology of

Average durum prices were down by $1-$6 per tonne, with bids in Saskatchewan coming in at about $285 to $296 per tonne.

quoting the basis as the difference between U.S. dollar-denominated futures and Canadian dollar cash bids. When accounting for currency exchange rates by adjusting Canadian prices to U.S. dollars, CWRS bids came in at US$176-$188 per tonne. That would put the currency-adjusted basis levels at about US$9-$21 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 $12 to $27 below the futures. Canada Prairie Spring Red (CPSR) wheat bids finished about $5 higher, coming in at about $171 per tonne in Alberta. Average durum prices were down by $1-$6 per tonne, with bids in Saskatchewan coming in at about $285 to $296 per tonne, according to price quotes from a cross-section

of delivery points compiled by PDQ (Price and Data Quotes). The March spring wheat contract in Minneapolis, off of which most CWRS contracts in Canada are based, was quoted at US$5.3625 per bushel on Dec. 9, down about 2.25 U.S. cents per bushel from the previous week. Kansas City hard red winter wheat futures, traded in Chicago, are more closely linked to CPSR in Canada. The March K.C. wheat contract was quoted at US$4.135 per bushel on Dec. 9, down about 4.75 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 Dec. 9 at US$4.1625, up by 12 U.S. cents on the week. The Canadian dollar was trading Dec. 9 at 75.87 U.S. cents, up roughly six-10ths of a cent compared to the previous week.

The Manitoba Co-operator | December 15, 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

Canadian forage research on the rise

The Beef Cattle Research Council has increased forage research funding from $40,000 to $6 million since its inception BY JENNIFER PAIGE Co-operator staff / Brandon

The beef industry has anted up in a big way to fund forage research through the Beef Cattle Research Centre. PHOTO: MANITOBA AGRICULTURE

“We realized that if the beef industry wants forage and forage research, it better start funding forage research.” Reynold Bergen Science Director with the Beef Cattle Research Council

he forage industry has begun to see a promised increase in research funding from the beef industry. According to Reynold Bergen, science director with the Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC), more of Canadian cattle producers’ checkoff dollars are being put towards research and the piece of the pie that had been allocated towards forages has also grown. “If you look at this about 10 years ago, there were very little dollars going towards research. It was all directed towards marketing,” Bergen said. “But what we have seen over the past few years is that allocation to research has gone up and I think that is a reflection of producer interest in research and seeing some of the benefits of it.” Bergen explains that there are a number of different groups funding research in Canada, including Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) and the federal and provincial governments. “The issue is that a lot of these funders have operated just under themselves, they have focused on what they have been doing and not paid much attention to what anyone else is doing and there is very little communication between the different groups,” Bergen said. In many cases, research initiatives had been overlapping and some of the less glamorous or more time-consuming projects have been left behind. “So we have a situation where these funders are funding similar projects and forage researchers are fighting over nickels and dimes and not making progress,”

Bergen said. “And, the beef industry was as guilty of this as anyone. If you look at where BCRC dollars went over the first seven or eight years of our existence, about 10 per cent of our funds went towards forage research and our budget was really small at that time. So, approximately, $40,000 a year was going towards forage research from us.” Members of the forage industry explained to BCRC representatives that there was no one funding forage research or any way to collect forage checkoffs because most forage isn’t sold, but cycled into livestock operations. “We realized that if the beef industry wants forage and forage research, it better start funding forage research,” Bergen said. In the next round of BCRC funding, which ran from 2009 to 2013, the allotment of funds for forage research grew from 10 per cent of the BCRC budget to 20 per cent and over that five-year period $2 million was put towards forage research. “In the current funding cycle that slice of the pie for forage got bigger again. About 30 per cent currently or $6 million out of a total $20-million budget going towards forage research,” Bergen said. Those funding research have also become better organized with the establishment of the Science Cluster. “The Science Cluster is an attempt to get everyone who is funding research to work together. Either by putting their dollars together or at least talking to each other about who is funding what,” Bergen said. He adds that AAFC has also stepped up to support forage research by creating a number of new forage-related positions throughout the country. jennifer.paige@fbcpublishing.com

Forage research highlights

Reynold Bergen, science director with the Beef Cattle Research Council. PHOTO: JENNIFER PAIGE

BCRC has funded a wide variety of research projects and other related funding commitments in recent years. It has funded a forage research chair at the University of Manitoba to ensure research expertise is available, funded work on optimal forage mixes and supported work on improved tame and native forage species. It has funded practical research on extended grazing strategies including swath, stockpiled and

bale grazing, finding all have considerable economic benefits over traditional winter feeding systems, including reducing or eliminating labour, feed and manure-handling costs during the winter. Other key areas of research include forage establishment, cow efficiency, forage finishing, forage quality, grazing management, storing forages and weed control for forage stands. For more information on the BCRC’s research initiatives visit, www.beefresearch.ca.

The Manitoba Co-operator | December 15, 2016

New beef research strategy keeps focus on consumers and sustainability The beef industry says the plan, which will run from 2018-23, will build on the first one that was begun in 2012 By Alex Binkley Co-operator contributor

he beef sector has a new five-year research strategy that will continue to emphasize its core objectives of improving production practices and building consumer confidence. The previous strategy was released in 2012 and earlier this year, a review of it was launched that culminated in the Canadian Beef Research a n d Te c h n o l o g y Tr a n s f e r Strategy 2018-2023. “ W i t h a g r ow i n g g l o b a l population that desires beef, research and innovation is critical to produce more using limited resources,” said Andrea Brocklebank, executive director of the Beef Cattle Research Council and chair of the Beef Value Chain Research Committee, the strategy’s two founders. “The Canadian beef industry will be increasingly challenged to responsibly increase productivity while remaining environmentally, socially and economically sustainable,” she said. “Adequate research and technology transfer funding, infrastructure, and expertise focused on the knowledge and innovations that have the greatest potential to advance the industry are key to meeting this important objective.” In addition to boosting industr y sustainability, improving production efficiencies and enhancing consumer confidence and beef demand, the strategy intends to strengthen future funding requests from industry to federal and provincial governments. It wants to maximize the value of all investments in research within the Canadian beef cattle industry. The 2012 strategy attracted $20 million in government, f a r m e r a n d pr ivate sector funding, which enabled the research to expand into many areas where there had never been funding in the past, says Reynold Bergen, BCRC science director. The strategy has generated collaboration among the industry’s many groups. The next challenge was delivering the research findings to farmers in an area when provincial gover n ments have scaled back their e x t e n s i o n s e r v i c e s. B C RC has developed its technology transfer capacity to help fill that gap. “ We f o u n d t h e f a r m e r s welcomed the information because they could see where their checkoff dollars were going,” Bergen said. The new strategy was develo p e d w i t h i n p u t re c e i v e d from researchers, funders and grassroots producers through consultations, an online survey and two workshops. T h e U N ’s F o o d a n d Agriculture Organization projects the demand for beef will grow by 1.8 million tonnes or 6.0 per cent in developed countries and 6.8 million tonnes or 17 per cent in developing countries

d u r i n g t h e n e x t 1 0 ye a r s. The Canadian beef industry wants a share of the growing demand, Brocklebank says. Like the rest of agriculture, beef farmers have to prepare for long-term trends of rising temperatures, decreasing precipitation and greater weather variability. Research and innovation is necessary to produce adequate livestock feed under these conditions. At the same time, the beef sector wants to keep reducing its greenhouse gas emissions and the land, water and fossil fuels it uses. The areas of research the strategy wants to suppor t cover beef quality, food safety, animal health and welfare, feed grains and feed efficiency, forage and grassland productivity, environmental sustainability and antimi-

“We found the farmers welcomed the information because they could see where their checkoff dollars were going.” Reynold Bergen Beef Cattle Research Council

crobial use, resistance and alternatives. It also wants “greater communication and collaboration between the various beef research funding agencies across Canada so that funding can be allocated in ways that adequately address industry priorities, avoid duplication, and enhance adoption.” “Limited, fragmented funding does not complement or adequately support a national value proposition of

Canada as a leader in animal health, food safety, and quality,” Brocklebank said. “Clear direction of funding allocations across funding agencies is needed to achieve specific outcomes that adequately address industry research priorities. Together we can invest in a portfolio of research that includes both near-term and long-term research.” The strategy’s documents include details on past research projects as well as the issues

that now require the most attention. It also notes that “Canada has an opportunity to play a leading role in meeting global food production needs through investments in agricultural research across a variety of disciplines over the next 20 years.” Among beef ’s accomplishments thus far are a 15 per cent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions compared to 1981 and 15 per cent increase in forage production. Among the strategy’s goals is encouraging producers to continually update and implement a herd health program developed in partnership with a veterinarian and to comply with the Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Beef Cattle. It also wants to promote responsible antimicrobial use in beef production.

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LIVESTOCK AUCTION RESULTS Weight Category

Feeder Steers

Ashern

7-Dec

Gladstone

6-Dec

No. on offer Over 1,000 lbs.

Grunthal

Heartland

Brandon

Virden

Killarney

Ste. Rose

Winnipeg

6-Dec

9-Dec

5-Dec

8-Dec

9-Dec

310

1,125

693

1,411*

985*

2,480

703*

n/a

128.00-164.00

900-1,000

n/a

140.00-155.00

140.00-168.00

800-900

n/a

140.00-173.00

135.00-166.00

160.00-173.00

n/a

150.00-171.00

145.00-157.00

145.00-178.00

700-800

165.00-184.00

150.00-178.50

140.00-162.00

165.00-182.00

n/a

170.00-185.00

140.00-155.00

148.00-182.00

600-700

169.00-194.00

160.00-182.25

160.00-183.00

180.00-198.00

n/a

175.00-188.00

150.00-160.00

150.00-186.00

500-600

170.00-206.00

180.00-208.50

170.00-193.00

185.00-200.00

n/a

185.00-202.00

165.00-195.00

180.00-204.00

400-500

180.00-212.00

200.00-222.40

160.00-225.00

195.00-215.00

n/a

205.00-220.00

175.00-202.00

165.00-227.00

300-400

183.00-205.00

210.00-230.50

180.00-228.00

210.00-230.00

n/a

205.00-228.00

185.00-205.00

165.00-250.00

n/a

140.00-155.00

128.00-158.00

800-900

n/a

130.00-152.50

n/a

130.00-142.00

n/a

145.00-157.00

138.00-162.00

700-800

147.00-152.00

130.00-151.00

120.00-147.00

140.00-159.00

n/a

145.00-155.00

140.00-155.00

132.00-166.00

600-700

150.00-180.50

130.00-158.25

130.00-175.00

145.00-160.00

n/a

150.00-160.00

150.00-160.50

130.00-172.00

Feeder heifers 900-1,000 lbs.

500-600

145.00-189.00

150.00-172.00

130.00-170.00

155.00-168.00

n/a

155.00-169.00

165.00-195.00

135.00-182.00

400-500

150.00-186.00

160.00-185.00

145.00-181.00

165.00-180.00

n/a

170.00-191.00

175.00-202.00

140.00-206.00

300-400

n/a

190.00-203.00

170.00-220.00

170.00-180.00

n/a

185.00-205.00

177.00-215.00

No. on offer

n/a

D1-D2 Cows

70.00-77.00

n/a

70.00-80.00

n/a

74.00-82.00

72.00-84.00

72.00-80.00

D3-D5 Cows

n/a

60.00-70.00

n/a

65.00-74.00

65.00-72.00

Age Verified

78.00-8.00

n/a

98.00-107.00

n/a

88.00-98.00

Good Bulls

90.00-105.00

n/a

72.00-93.00

95.00-105.00

n/a

95.00-99.00

n/a

Slaughter Market

Butcher Steers Butcher Heifers

n/a

Feeder Cows

n/a

63.00-80.00

n/a

Fleshy Export Cows

n/a

Lean Export Cows

n/a

110.00-120.00

n/a

115.00-138.00

n/a

100.00-140.00

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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COLUMN

We need to do better when it comes to castration Doing it early and properly brings benefits to the producers, addresses animal welfare concerns, and prevents problems later on ROY LEWIS DVM Beef 911

e now have many tools at our disposal when it comes to castration of calves in the beef and dairy sectors of our industry. When used together in skilled hands, newer techniques at castration along with NSAIDs (non steroidal antiinflammatories) will insure welfare issues are addressed. Much has changed in the feedlot industry. Cattle are not dehorned — a few may be just tipped and the polled bulls look after the rest. Cattle are not branded unless required by finance companies for border crossings, or by community pastures. The feedlots really don’t want to castrate either and quite frankly it is not the place to get that done. Over the years, especially with high markets, calves identified as bulls were probably not discounted as much as they should be. Bigger older bulls on average have bigger testicles so right away we have compounding problems. For the good of the whole value chain and the cattle industry, producers must get much better at castrating on farm. I don’t think we will ever evolve to not castrating as many European countries do. The smaller and younger the calf the better, especially when he is still nursing. Using rings when they are a day old is the easiest method and it causes the least stress. And since it can be done when tagging and giving shots, it doesn’t take much additional time. If you use a calf implant at this time, growth will be about as good as an intact bull and you don’t have the worry of castrating when its older. But there are too many ‘belly nuts’ showing up in our Canadian feedlots. We must all examine how these apparent misses happen and what can be done to prevent them. Many producers may not even realize they are shipping some steer calves with a retained testicle. If we go back to castration time, we may discover where the errors are happening. If you’re using bands at birth and a testicle has not descended, that calf should be left, marked, and rechecked later. You always need to recheck once the band is released to make sure both testicles are still contained in the scrotum. You may want to ensure the person processing the newborn calves has time without an overly aggressive mother cow in close proximity. We do more things now to newborns, including vaccinating, so we must take our time and do it right (including castrating). Older calves can be knife castrated at a few months of age at the proverbial ‘branding time’ before the turnout to pasture. Ensure the most skilled individual is performing the castration. The quicker the procedure with a sharp scalpel or knife, the less the chance of infection excessive bleeding or inflammation. It is starting to become commonplace where a NSAID — such as banamine or meloxicam (s.c. or oral) — is given. Because of the other stressors on the calf at this time, it is money well spent. The anti-

inflammatories have come down in price and provide up to two days benefit. Since younger calves don’t weigh as much, less product is required. Implanting will also provide better growth and should definitely be considered. If the knife is not used at this age (three to five months) a bander has been developed by Callicrate for these middle-sized calves. It is a middle-sized band put on the same way as bands at birth. This technique is easy to use but be warned, it is imperative calves have a tetanus vaccine. Tetanus is found in some of the eight-way and nine-way clostridial (blackleg) vaccines. The two brands I am most familiar with are Covexin Plus or Tasvax 8 (it should say tetanus on the label). At this age calves are often given their first or second blackleg vaccine, so this does not become a duplication. But just make doubly sure the blackleg vaccine con-

tains tetanus. Ideally they should be given the tetanus vaccine two weeks before the stressful event. For older calves with big testicles, banding with the larger bands is becoming the more preferable route — although best not to leave them this long and tetanus is a real problem. Purebred producers raising breeding bulls may not know until bulls are culled at semen evaluation time, so these larger bulls enter the feeding system and we need to do something about them. Currently there is a small study comparing the differences between and knife and banding at this age and using or not using NSAIDs which may tell us more about which method is preferable. In my experience with older calves to yearlings I use both methods castrating with a knife on the smaller-testicled calves and using bands on the larger calves where I am worried about bleeding. The cut calves

Who’s got the right

are also covered with antibiotics and both groups receive blackleg with tetanus and a painkiller antiinflammatory shot. It has been found that with all these painful procedures the anti-inflammatory drugs help to keep the calves eating. So from an economic standpoint the calves do better. They are also healthier and less prone to succumb to things such as pneumonia or digestive upsets. The real problem at the feedlot are the ‘belly nuts’ high flankers, which get bought as steers but are discovered partially intact (usually one testicle) at the feedlot. These are a real risk to the feedlot as they are much more difficult to cut as they are usually very big and staggy looking. Quite frankly the feedlots really don’t want them. I found out recently that a very large lot in the U.S. will turn back intact or partially intact bulls if they are discovered at processing. We all as producers must work

with our veterinarian as to the most appropriate method of castration for our farm based on age of calf, time of year, and resources at our disposal. We need to aim for as close to 100 per cent success rate as possible and use painkillers when advised. This will save needless problems down the line. Feedlots have figured out what bulls cost them and learned that often not much else preventative wise (such as vaccinating) has been done to these calves. If we diligently work to do the best job we can when castrating and look after these calves they will return dividends to us in the long run; animal welfare issues will be addressed; and the entire industry will benefit. Roy Lewis practised large animal veterinary medicine for more than 30 years and now works part time as a technical services veterinarian for Merck Animal Health.

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Arctic high pressure to dominate Issued: Monday, December 12, 2016 · Covering: December 14 – December 21, 2016 Daniel Bezte Weather Vane

e definitely have switched into winter, with most areas seeing a dramatic switch last week as the predicted snowstorm hit, ending our record warm spell. The weather pattern looks to be quiet across our region for this forecast period as cold arctic high pressure dominates our weather, but we will have to keep a cautious eye on a Colorado low forecasted to develop. So far, the heart of the arctic highs that have been pushing southeastward out of the Yukon and Alaska have stayed to our west. This pattern looks to continue during the first half of this forecast period as another arctic high slides down through Alberta and southern Saskatchewan and then into Montana, before tracking eastward across South Dakota. This high will keep our skies clear to partly cloudy and temperatures will remain at or below the usual temperature range for this time of the year. By the weekend, the weather models show a very large and strong storm system developing over Colorado and then tracking

northeastward towards the Great Lakes. With strong high pressure pushing southward out of Alberta, it looks like this system will stay well to our south, with only some clouds and maybe a few flurries making their way into extreme southern regions late Friday or Saturday. As usual, we will need to watch this system just to be safe, but odds are very low that it will move far enough north to affect us significantly. Behind this system, more arctic air will build in, keeping our temperatures on the cold side over the weekend. By Monday, the arctic high will be well to our southeast, which will place us in a westerly flow. This should help to moderate temperatures back to near- or even above-normal values by Tuesday. Looking further ahead, the weather models show temperatures staying around average over Christmas, with only a few small chances of seeing some light snow. More on that next week. Usual temperature range for this period: Highs, -19 to -2 C ; lows, -28 to -11 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.

Global land and ocean temperature anomalies, November-October

They are still having technical difficulties creating new precipitation maps. I am also having a software problem that is preventing me from creating snow depth maps. So for this issue, the weather graphic shows the yearly global land and sea temperature anomaly for the 12-month period from November to October. It’s easy to see the steady warming that has been taking place since the late 1970s, with this year being the warmest year on record.

Christmases have been relatively storm-free In a contest for the coldest-ever Christmas Eve on the Prairies, Winnipeg would win BY DANIEL BEZTE Co-operator contributor

he holiday season is about traditions, and with Christmas and the holiday season just around the corner it’s time once again to do my traditional look at Christmas weather across the Prairies — in particular, a look back to see what the warmest and coldest Christmases were, and to see if there have ever been big Christmas snowstorms. I’ve shared this with you before, but at this time of the year I always have a secret hope or wish that there will be a big snowstorm over Christmas. I know a big storm at this time of the year would cause all sorts of problems and hardships, but deep down inside I guess I just wish I could be stuck at home for a few days. No pressure to go anywhere because you can’t, plenty of food available, family around you, and new presents under the tree. A perfect time to be forced to sit back and just relax — at least until you have to dig yourself out! For this look back, I have explored the weather data for the main reporting centres across all three Prairie provinces. I went back as far as the weather records go for each of the stations, including data from the late 1800s. Some people like to argue the older data for some reason are not seen as reliable and shouldn’t count.

The year 1999 was a really warm one across the entire Prairies, with record-warm temperatures being set in every major centre except Saskatoon that year.

Sometimes I think it’s actually the opposite. Back then, people took weather just as seriously as some of us do today, if not more seriously, and they were often very meticulous about recording daily weather. Today it isn’t surprising to check out daily weather data for a major reporting centre only to discover that some of the days are missing data, usually because of a computer or sensor glitch that wasn’t caught. The easiest way to show the weather records for the days around Christmas is in a table. This week’s table shows the maximum and minimum temperatures recorded in degrees Celsius, along with the maximum snowfall for Dec. 24, 25 and 26 for Winnipeg and Brandon in Manitoba; Regina and Saskatoon in Saskatchewan; and Edmonton and Calgary in Alberta. If you look at the table you’ll see that if you are looking for a place to go in the Prairies to experience a really warm Christmas, Calgary would be the place for you. While all of the other centres have seen some nice warm Christmases, not one of the major centres comes close to Calgary’s record highs.

The year 1999 was a really warm one across the entire Prairies, with record-warm temperatures being set in every major centre except Saskatoon that year. If you want a chance at seeing some really cold weather during this period, you could pick pretty much any place, as all have seen Christmases colder than -35 C, although Winnipeg comes out the winner here, with an absolutely ridiculous temperature of -47.8 C on Christmas Eve in 1879! Interestingly, when you examine the precipitation records for these three days, you’ll notice the Christmas period has been a relatively dry, storm-free period, but there are a couple of exceptions. Winnipeg did see a heavy dump of 30.5 cm of snow on Boxing Day back in 1916, but the record for biggest Christmas snowstorms has to go to Edmonton. Back in 1938, Edmonton recorded over 25 cm of snow on Christmas Eve and then a further 18 cm of snow on Christmas Day, for a total of 43 cm of snow! Christmas Eve in 1938 started off nice in Edmonton with temperatures climbing to around +4 C before the snow moved in. By Dec. 28 the temperature had

Table: Prairie weather records for Dec. 24-26 Winnipeg Dec. 24 Dec. 25 Dec. 26 Brandon Dec. 24 Dec. 25 Dec. 26 Regina Dec. 24 Dec. 25 Dec. 26 Saskatoon Dec. 24 Dec. 25 Dec. 26 Edmonton Dec. 24 Dec. 25 Dec. 26 Calgary Dec. 24 Dec. 25 Dec. 26

Max (°C) Year

Min (°C) Year

Precip (cm) Year

3.9 5.4 4.4

1953 1999 2011

-47.8 -40 -38.9

1879 1879 1883

15.2 9.4 30.5

1929 1938 1916

4.4 7.2 4.8

1953 1999 2005

-41 -40 -39.4

1983 1902 1891

5.1 15.2 7.6

1938 1938 1976

4 6.1 6.1

1999 1943 1898

-40.6 -39.4 -39.3

1884 1933 1990

9.7 7.1 13.5

1950 1959 1916

6.9 4.5 4.4

2011 1895 1928

-37.8 -38.9 -41.7

1917 1933 1934

12.7 7.6 9.9

1938 1922 1959

10.4 8.9 10

1999 1987 1999

-41.7 -39.4 -38.3

1880 1880 1880

25.4 17.8 21.1

1938 1938 1955

17.6 14.8 13.8

1999 1985 1999

-36.1 -35 -35.6

1983 1886 1886

5.1 10.2 10.2

1937 1923 1923

plunged, with overnight lows falling into the low -40s. This same storm tracked southeastward across the Prairies bringing record one-day snowfalls to Saskatoon, Brandon and Winnipeg. While I’m sure there have been plenty of stormy days near Christmas across the Prairies, very few really big storms have occurred. Looking at the present

long-range forecast this year, we may have a chance at changing this, since the weather models are trying to bring in energy from the Pacific, beginning about a week before Christmas. Whatever weather you do end up with, I hope it is what you wanted; if not, then remember the season and try to make the best of it!

The Manitoba Co-operator | December 15, 2016

CROPS

BY JENNIFER PAIGE Co-operator staff / Brandon

espite not having cattle on his operation, Blake Vince says he is still a livestock farmer. “ Where my livestock are is below my feet and sadly we forget that. The soil is alive, it is a collection of living organisms,” Vince, a Canadian Nuffield Scholar and fifth-generation Ontario farmer, said during a presentation at the Canadian Forage and Grassland Association’s national conference last month in Winnipeg. “It is not merely that four letter word, dirt. We need to stop calling soil dirt in Canada. It is a living, breathing collection of organisms.” Located in Merlin, Ont., Vince operates a 1,300-acre farm with his family, producing corn, soybeans and winter wheat through management practices that focus on soil health. After years of practising no-till techniques, Vince took things a step further and began experimenting with a multi-species cover crop blend to protect and enrich his soils. “Soil was never created with a collection of monoculture. When we think about diversity at the soil level and how soil was initially created, it wasn’t created with just four or five different species,” Vince said. “This system, using a multi-species cover crop can start to mimic how soil was created, with a collection of root exudates from each individual species.” Vince plants an 18-species cover crop mix after his winter wheat harvest, which typically comes off in the second week of July. “I am using about six legumes, four grasses, some broadleaf plants like sunflower, all working together to try and drive that biological activity,” Vince said. “If we drive the energy from the sun into the soil via root exudates, that is how we are going to increase soil organic matter. And, when we do this it is also capturing carbon, increasing soil health, fixing

A multi-species cover crop can mimic how soil was initially created, with a collection of root exudates from each individual species. photos: jennifer paige

nitrogen and feeding the soil with that biodiversity.” Once winter arrives and the cover crops start to die, Vince says it provides the added benefit of capturing snow, which recharges the soil profile. “This is another viable tool. Instead of all of that winter precipitation ending up on the roadside ditch, or along the fencerow, it is retained in the soil,” Vince said. While focusing on building the soil, he adds there have been numerous other benefits from the cover crops. “You can use less nitrogen, which is money in my pocket. They completely reduce the need for tillage, wind, water or solar erosion is minimized, there is increased biological activity, and we are capturing solar energy for See COVER CROPS on page 18 »

By using a multi-species cover crop mix, farmer Blake Vince has seen less wind, solar, and water erosion, and increased water infiltration and carrying capacity in his fields.

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What can underwear say about soil? The underwear test can be a visual indicator of the activity that is taking place in your soil

COVER CROPS Continued from page 17

12 months of the year,” Vince said. “With these cover crops we are also able to increase our water infiltration, our watercarrying capacity or droughtproofing our soil, and we are increasing our financial yield.” When it comes to determining what to include in your cover crop mix, Vince says it is best to align yourself with an educated seed seller and focus on diversity.

BY JENNIFER PAIGE Co-operator staff / Brandon

hat does your underwear say about your soils? A lot, providing you bury it in a field, according to Ontario farmer Blake Vince, a cover crop and soil health advocate and Nuffield Scholar. Doing so will help you understand what’s happening beneath your feet, he says. “We understand things we can see,” Vince said at the recent Canadian Forage and Grasslands conference in Winnipeg. “There is way more going on in that soil that you can only see with a microscope. We can’t see the fungi, the bacteria, the nematodes that are all in there working harmoniously.” In order to get a better idea of what is truly going on in his soil, Vince turned to a pair of white cotton undies.

“With these cover crops we are also able to increase our water infiltration, our water-carrying capacity or droughtproofing our soil, and we are increasing our financial yield.” Blake Vince, fifth-generation Ontario farmer, offers up a homegrown suggestion on how to test the microbial activity in your soil. submitted photos

After being buried in Blake Vince’s cover crop field for two months, this pair of cotton underwear has been badly eroded.

“This is a little friendly test you can do at home with very little capital invested. All you need to do is take a pair of men’s cotton underwear. Wash them first, put them in the soil and leave a little bit of the waistband exposed. It is basically a litmus test for soil biology.” Vince says he has conducted the ‘underwear test’ on his operation. He tested a pair of underwear in both his neighbour’s conventionally tilled field and in his cover crop field for comparison. “The underwear out of my cover crop field was badly eroded, where the pair

from the conventionally tilled land was still very much intact. This is a visual indicator that there is something alive in that soil. You can see that the biological activity has basically consumed all of that cotton,” Vince said. The idea is, the more microbes in the soil, the more they will munch on the undies. Vince suggests leaving the underwear in soil for about two months. For more on how to conduct the underwear test and see Vince’s results, visit: http://tinyurl.com/z9hy88a. jennifer.paige@fbcpublishing.com

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“When looking at what species to use, we need to draw four quadrants. We have warms e a s o n g ra s s, c o o l - s e a s o n grass, and warm-season broadleaf, cool-season broadleaf,” Vince said. “And, we need to have at least one species from each one of those quadrants and then we need to look at building out our blends from there.” By including species from each quadrant, you will spread out your risk, as it doesn’t matter what kind of weather Mother Nature throws at you, something will grow. “Diversity spreads out and alleviates my risk for my investment dollars,” Vince said. “Every year the blend or the final product will look different but I think that is the energy that is created with the power of diversity.” Fo r m o re i n f o r m a t i o n on Vince and his Nuffield Scholar report entitled, Co n s e r v i n g Fa r m L a n d with Cover Crops and the Importance of Biodiversity, visit: http://nuffield.ca/wp/ scholar/e-blake-vince/. jennifer.paige@fbcpublishing.com

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Root rot races revealed The knowledge will help farmers and researchers plan their response to the soybean disease STAFF

groundbreaking study has determined what are the most prevalent races of phytophthora root rot found in Manitoba soybean fields. The most prominent are Races 4, 25, 28 and 3. The most common is Race 4, according to the study, completed through the Pulse Science Cluster and funded by the Manitoba Pulse and Soybean Growers and the federal and provincial governments. With this new information, farmers and agronomists can be strategic not only in choosing a variety with resistance, but they can choose what type of resistance genes may be most effective. “This information is critical for our industry. We wanted to get this knowledge out so that pathologists, breeders and seed companies can work together to strategically develop varieties that provide genetic resistance to the Phytophthora races specifically found in Manitoba,” said Kristin Podolsky, MPSG production specialist. Phytophthora is one of four pathogens that cause seedling blight and root rot in Manitoba soybeans. It was especially prevalent in the 2016 growing season with wet soil conditions and increased f r e q u e n c y o f s oy b e a n i n rotations. From 2014 to 2016, approximately 184 soybean fields were surveyed for plants that were symptomatic for phytophthora root rot caused by P. so jae. This in-depth study of the race structure of phytophthora is the first of its kind in Manitoba and has been led by Dr. Debra McLaren, plant pathologist at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada in Brandon. “The most effective method to reduce economic losses caused by phytophthora root rot is to use resistant cultivars, and therefore it is critical to know the races of P. sojae that are present in soybean-producing regions,” says Dr. McLaren. “Based on the research that we have completed to date, four races have been identified and this is very exciting because it provides farmers with an additional tool for var iety selection. Knowledge of the race diversity in Manitoba

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Flower growers turn to weed ahead of legalization A government report on regulating the legalized marijuana industry awaits public release BY ROD NICKEL Winnipeg / Reuters

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Sat. Dec. 17th @ 10:00 am FORD TRACTOR PARTS. Specializing in 8N, 9N, and 2N tractor parts and engine kits. Plus all other Ford models. Manuals. www.diamondfarmtractorparts.com Call 1-800-481-1353.

100 MISC. SEMI TRAILER FLATDECKS/ stepdecks, $2,500 to $30,000. 20 heavy lowbeds, $10,000 to $70,000. Tankers, end dumps. 306-222-2413, Saskatoon, SK. www.trailerguy.ca

In sizes 20’ to 30’ in single, split and dual hopper configurations and finished with Berg’s quality lasting processes. The front, hitch and hoppers are zinc coated and chipguarded for added protection.

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24’ GOOSENECK 3-8,000 lb. axles, $7890; Bumper pull tandem lowboys: 18’, 14,000 lbs., $4450; 16’, 10,000 lbs., $3390; 16’, 7000 lbs., $2975. Factory direct. 888-792-6283. www.monarchtrailers.com

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FERGUSON TEA20, good tin, runs, needs SOUTHSIDE AUTO WRECKERS located work, c/w TE parts tractor, $1800. Call in Weyburn, SK. 306-842-2641. Used car 306-682-3272, Humboldt, SK. parts, light truck to semi-truck parts. We buy scrap iron and non-ferrous metals. HARVEST OVER? Need some toys? JD M, A, AR, and IHC W6. Good tin, average rub- WRECKING VOLVO TRUCKS: Misc. axles ber, Will take antique firearms on trade. and parts. Also tandem trailer suspension Hugh, 306-463-7756, Kindersley, SK. axles. Call 306-539-4642, Regina, SK. INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER stationary eng., 3-6 HP, blacksmith forge, most units SASKATOON TRUCK PARTS CENTRE Ltd. North Corman Industrial Park. in vg. cond. 306-342-4968, Glaslyn, SK. New and used parts available for 3 ton trucks all the way up to highway tractors, JOHN DEERE 1963 2010 loader Cat for for every make and model, no part too big restoration, running, $3400. Phone or small. Our shop specializes in custom 306-781-2600, Regina, SK rebuilt differentials/transmissions and clutch installations. Engines are available, both gas and diesel. Re-sale units are on the lot ready to go. We buy wrecks for and sell for wrecks! For more info. WANTED: VOLKSWAGEN split window parts, 306-668-5675 or 1-800-667-3023. van/truck, pre-1967; Also want pre-1960 call www.saskatoontruckparts.ca DL #914394 Beetles. Call 306-222-7376, Warman, SK.

WANTED: SK. DEALER LICENCE plates: 1921, 1924; SK D plates: 1933, 1934 and 1935; SK DR plates: 1945, 1946 1950 1954, 1955, 1957, 1958, 1959 and 1960. Ph 306-638-7655, Chamberlain, SK.

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WRECKING TRUCKS: All makes all models. Need parts? Call 306-821-0260 or email: junkman.2010@hotmail.com Wrecking Dodge, Chev, GMC, Ford and others. Lots of 4x4 stuff, 1/2 ton - 3 ton, buses etc. and some cars. We ship by bus, mail, Loomis, Purolator. Lloydminster, SK.

CHECK OUT OUR inventory of quality used highway tractors. For more details call 204-685-2222 or view information at www.titantrucksales.com ALL ALUMINUM GRAIN TRAILERS: Tandems, tridems and Super B Timpte grain trailers. Call Maxim Truck & Trailer, 1-888-986-2946 or www.Maximinc.Com

NEW BERG’S 24’ end dump, w/Berg’s Signature quality finish, steel wheels, spring ride, $29,900. 204-325-5677, Winkler, MB.

NORMS SANDBLASTING & PAINT, 40 years body and paint experience. We do metal and fiberglass repairs and integral to daycab conversions. Sandblasting and paint to trailers, trucks and heavy equip. Endura primers and topcoats. A one stop shop. Norm 306-272-4407, Foam Lake SK. 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.

NEW WILSON AND CASTLETONS: 44’ tridem, 3 hopper, 2 hopper and 36’ tandem; 2014 Wilson Super B; 2010 Lode-King alwith alum. budds, lift axles, Michel’s SCHOOL BUSES: 20 to 66 passenger, um/, openers; 2005 Lode-King Super B; 2 1991 to 2007, $2300 and up. 16 buses in chute tridems; 2003 Doepker Super B, stock! Call Phoenix Auto, Lucky Lake, SK. older clean; Michel’s auger and chute openers. 1-877-585-2300. DL #320074. Ron Brown Imp. 306-493-9393. DL #905231. www.rbisk.ca REMOTE CONTROL TRAILER CHUTE 2009 CHRYSLER 300, 4 door, loaded, openers can save you time, energy and 213,000 kms, exc., $7000. 306-682-0747, keep you safe this seeding season. FM remote controls provide maximum range 306-231-5679, Humboldt, SK. and instant response while high torque 2010 VW JETTA dsl., silver, 220,088 kms, drives operate the toughest of chutes. new winter tires and windshield, heated Easy installation. Kramble Industries, seats/mirrors, exc. shape inside/out, call 306-933-2655, Saskatoon, SK. or visit us online at: www.kramble.net $10,000. 306-859-4420, Beechy, SK. SPECIAL PURCHASE OF new and nearnew 2014-2015 Crosstek XVs. Save up to $5000. Come in quickly!! 1-877-373-2662. GRASSLAND TRAILERS QUALITY www.subaruofsaskatoon.ca DL #914077. PRODUCTS AT WHOLESALE PRICES. 20’ steel stock, starting at $13,550 up to 8’ 2016 SUBARU IMPREZA consumer reports width available; 25’ Duralite alum. at as best small call starting at $23,360! Call $25,250; Krogerman bale bed at $11,000. for best price!! 1-877-373-2662 or Glen 306-640-8034, 306-266-2016, Wood Mountain, SK. or email gm93@sasktel.net www.subaruofsaskatoon.ca DL #914077.

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1995 LODE-KING SUPER B grain trailers, spring ride, SK. safetied, $23,000. 1980 Muv-All 28’ equipment trailer, winch, hyd. beavertail, 25 ton capacity, $24,000; 1998 Loadline 28’ end dump, tandem, spring ride, $22,000; 1998 Loadline 29’ end dump, tandem, air ride, $25,000. Can-Am CHECK OUT OUR inventory of quality used Truck Export Ltd, 1-800-938-3323, Delisle, highway tractors. For more details call SK. DL#910420. 204-685-2222 or view information at www.titantrucksales.com BEHNKE DROP DECK semi style and pintle hitch sprayer trailers. Air ride, 14’ TANDEM UTILITY flatdeck w/ramps, tandem and tridems. Contact SK: 12,000 lbs. GVW, new safety, $3750 OBO. 306-398-8000; AB: 403-350-0336. 204-794-5979, Springfield, MB. 1985 MANAC 45’ flatdeck trailer, 1200x22.5 tires, $2500. 306-842-5710, ALL ALUMINUM TRAILERS: tridems and Weyburn, SK. Super B Timpte grain trailers. Call Maxim Truck & Trailer, 1-888-986-2946 or see TOPGUN TRAILER SALES “For those who demand the best.” PRECISION AND www.Maximinc.Com AGASSIZ TRAILERS (flatdecks, end The Manitoba Co-operator. Manitoba’s best- dumps, enclosed cargo). 1-855-255-0199, read farm publication. Moose Jaw, SK. www.topguntrailersales.ca

2014 RAM 2500, gas, 2 to choose from, starting at $32,995. Call Greenlight Truck & Auto, 306-934-1455, Saskatoon, SK. www.GreenlightAuto.ca DL #311430. 2014 RAM 1500, SLT, 4x4 Eco, diesel, sunroof, $38,995. Greenlight Truck & Auto, 306-934-1455, Saskatoon, SK. www.GreenlightAuto.ca DL #311430. 2014 RAM 1500, SLT, 4x4 Eco, diesel, sunroof, $38,995. Greenlight Truck & Auto, 306-934-1455, Saskatoon, SK. www.GreenlightAuto.ca DL #311430. 2013 RAM 1500 Long Horn, Hemi, fully loaded, $38,995. Call Greenlight Truck & Auto, 306-934-1455, Saskatoon, SK. www.GreenlightAuto.ca DL #311430. 2013 RAM 1500, 4x4 Sport, heated seats, sunroof, $34,995. Greenlight Truck & Auto, 306-934-1455, Saskatoon, SK. www.GreenlightAuto.ca DL #311430. 2013 RAM 1500, 4x4 Sport, heated seats, sunroof, $34,995. Greenlight Truck & Auto, 306-934-1455, Saskatoon, SK. www.GreenlightAuto.ca DL #311430. 2012 TOYOTA TUNDRA SR5 5.7L, crew, max TRD, $29,995. Call Greenlight Truck & Auto, 306-934-1455, Saskatoon, SK. www.GreenlightAuto.ca DL #311430.

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WRECKING SEMI-TRUCKS, lots of parts. Call Yellowhead Traders. 306-896-2882, NEW TRACTOR PARTS. Specializing in Churchbridge, SK. engine rebuild kits and thousands of other parts. Savings! Service manuals and de- TRUCK BONEYARD INC. Specializing in cals. Steiner Parts Dealer. Our 43rd obsolete parts, all makes. Trucks bought year! www.diamondfarmtractorparts.com for wrecking. 306-771-2295, Balgonie, SK. Call 1-800-481-1353. ONE OF SASK’s largest inventory of used IH FARMALL SUPER M D S/N #32250, heavy truck parts. 3 ton tandem diesel mostarts and run well, good rubber and tin, tors and transmissions and differentials for $2200 OBO. 204-745-7445, Carman, MB. all makes! Can-Am Truck Export Ltd., 1-800-938-3323. ADRIAN’S MAGNETO SERVICE. Guaranteed repairs on mags and ignitors. Repairs. TRUCK PARTS: 1/2 to 3 ton, new and Parts. Sales. 204-326-6497. Box 21232, used. We ship anywhere. Contact Phoenix Steinbach, MB. R5G 1S5. Auto, 1-877-585-2300, Lucky Lake, SK.

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53’ AND 48’ tridem, tandem stepdecks, w/wo sprayer cradles; 53’, 48’ and 28’ tridem, tandem highboys, all steel and combos. Super B Highboys; Tandem and S/A converter w/drop hitch; 53’-28’ van trailers and Kentucky moving van; Pintle hitch tandem flatdeck; Aluminum tankers. Ron Brown Imp. 306-493-9393, Delisle, SK. DL #905231. www.rbisk.ca

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LOCATION: 12829 151st Avenue, Le Roy, MN 55951. From Le Roy, MN, East 7 miles on MN-56, North 2.5 miles on US Hwy 63, East 1 mile on Co. Rd. 44. From Spring Valley, MN, South 9 miles on US Hwy 63, East 1 Mile on Co. Rd. 44. AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Major equipment begins selling at 11AM. Live online bidding available on major equipment. For registration, terms, & details, SteffesGroup.com

MFWD TRACTORS / 4WD & 2WD TRACTORS / COMBINE, HEADS, & HEADER TRAILER / PLANTER / SPRAYER / TILLAGE EQUIPMENT / GRAIN HANDLING / GRAVITY BOXES / OTHER EQUIPMENT / PICKUP JUSTIN KENNEDY / 507.251.7309 or Ashley Huhn at Steffes Group, 320.693.9371 or 701.238.1975

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Ashley Huhn MN47-002, Scott Steffes MN14-51, Brad Olstad MN14-70, Bob Steffes MN14-09, Max Steffes MN14-031, Eric Gabrielson MN47-006, Randy Kath MN47-007 TERMS: All items sold as is where is. Payment of cash or check must be made sale day before removal of items. Statements made auction day take precedence over all advertising. $35 documentation fee applies to all titled vehicles. Titles will be mailed.

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CHECK OUT OUR inventory of quality used highway tractors. For more details call 204-685-2222 or view information at www.titantrucksales.com 2006 CHEV 2500 Duramax, 4 door, 4x4, 196,500 kms, exc. cond., asking $21,000. 306-338-2841, 306-327-7959, Wadena SK

2009 F150 XLT 4X4, SWB, cloth buckets, 20” rubber, 48,000 kms, $19,990. CamDon Motors, 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK. 2012 RAM 2500 SLT, 4x4 diesel, loaded, $41,995. Call Greenlight Truck & Auto, 306-934-1455, Saskatoon, SK. www.GreenlightAuto.ca DL #311430. 2012 RAM 2500, SLT, 4x4 diesel, loaded, $41,995. Call Greenlight Truck & Auto, 306-934-1455, Saskatoon, SK. www.GreenlightAuto.ca DL #311430. 2014 GMC SIERRA 1500 4x4, 5.3L, 3 to choose, starting from $26,995. Greenlight Truck & Auto, 306-934-1455, Saskatoon, SK. www.GreenlightAuto.ca DL #311430.

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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 2002 IH 2600 w/IH 320 HP eng., 10 spd., OBO. Call 204-728-1861, Brandon, MB. 221,000 kms., new 20’ BH&T, excellent rubber, very good, $49,500; 2009 MACK 2012 IHC TRANSSTAR, low pro, Max 300 CH613, MP8 Mack eng., 430 HP, 10 spd., HP diesel Allison auto trans, loaded cab, AutoShift, 463,000 kms., excellent shape, 13’ Armstrong landscape dump, $39,900. new 20’ box, A/T/C, $73,500; 2009 IH 2007 FORD F550 4x4, 6L diesel, 7 spd. TRANSTAR 8600 w/Cummins eng 10 std., loaded cab, 14’ Armstrong landscape spd., AutoShift, new 20’ BH&T, 742,000 dump, 54,000 orig. kms, $29,900. Trades kms., exc tires, real good shape, $69,500; considered. K&L Equipment and Auto. 2007 IH 9200, ISX Cummins, 430 HP, Ladimer, 306-795-7779, Ituna DL#910885 AutoShift, alum. wheels, new 20’ BH&T, NEW CANUCK GRAVEL TRAILERS: 1999 fully loaded, 1 million kms., real nice, Arne’s tridem end dump, clean; 1996 IH $67,500; 2009 MACK CH613, 430 HP 9400, 60 Detroit, 10 spd, 16’ gravel box, Mack, 10 spd., AutoShift, new 20’ BH&T, alum rims. Ron Brown Imp. 306-493-9393, alum. wheels, 1.4 million kms., has bear- DL 905231 www.rbisk.ca ing roll done, nice shape, $69,500; 2007 KENWORTH T600, C13 Cat, 425 HP, 13 2004 MACK TANDEM AXLE dump truck, spd., AutoShift, new 20’ BH&T, alum. fresh AB. safety, low kms, very clean, good wheels, new paint, 1.0 million kms. Excel- condition. Call 780-983-0936, Clyde, AB. lent truck, $71,500; 1996 MIDLAND 24’ tandem pup grain trailer, stiff pole, completely rebuilt, new paint and brakes, excellent shape, $18,500; 1985 FORD CHECK OUT OUR inventory of quality used L9000, Cummins, 10 spd., 20’ BH&T that’s highway tractors. For more details call been totally rebuilt, new paint, exc tires, 204-685-2222 or view information at $28,500; 1999 IH 4700 S/A w/17’ steel www.titantrucksales.com flat deck, 230,000 kms., IH diesel, 10 spd., good tires, $19,500; 1998 FREIGHTLINER tractor, C60 Detroit, 430 HP, 13 spd., alum. wheels, sleeper, good rubber, $17,500; 2005 IH 9200 tractor, ISX Cummins, 430 HP, 13 spd., alum wheels, flat top sleeper, good rubber, $22,500. All trucks Sask safetied. Trades considered. All reasonable offers considered. Contact Merv at 306-276-7518 (house) or 306-767-2616 (cell), Arborfield, SK. DL #906768. 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.

AUTOSHIFT TRUCKS AVAILABLE: Boxed TANDEM AXLE GRAIN trucks in inventory. tandems and tractor units. Contact David New and used, large inventory across 306-887-2094, 306-864-7055, Kinistino, Western Canada at www.Maximinc.Com or SK. DL #327784. www.davidstrucks.com 2013 PROSTAR IH day cab truck with incall Maxim Truck & Trailer 1-888-986-2946 dash GPS, 500 HP Maxx force 18 spd., 2007 IHC 9400, ISX Cummins, 435 HP, 46,000 rears, 3.91 ratio, 228” WB, approx. pre-emission 10 spd., 20’ CIM BH&T, safe- 129,000 kms, 11R22.5 tires, c/w wet kit tied, $47,900; 2006 Kenworth T800 C13 for only $65,000. New MB. safety. Cat, 13 spd., jakes, lockers, 20’ BH&T, 204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB. safetied, $34,900. Cudworth, SK., call SLEEPERS AND DAYCABS. New and used. 306-256-3569, 306-230-4393. DL 917908 Huge inventory across Western Canada at 2009 FREIGHTLINER, 10 spd., Eaton Auto- www.Maximinc.Com or call Maxim Truck & Shift w/clutch, DD15 Detroit w/20’ BH&T; Trailer, 1-888-986-2946. 2008 tandem IH 7600, Cummins, 10 spd., 2005 IHC 9200 daycab tractor, Cummins new BH&T; 2004 Pete 330 S/A, Cat Allison ISX 400 HP, 13 spd. trans, 40,000 rears, auto. w/new 16’ BH&T. Ron Brown Imp. 967,000 kms, needs paint, $13,900 OBO. 306-493-9393, DL 905231 www.rbisk.ca K&L Equipment and Auto. Ph. Ladimer, 306-795-7779, Ituna, SK. DL #910885. 1998 KENWORTH T800, new grain box, Detroit engine, 60 Series, 10 spd. trans., REMOTE CONTROL ENDGATE AND 2004 KENWORTH T300, tandem, 8.3 Cumhoist systems can save you time, energy $48,000. 204-325-5677, Winkler, MB. and keep you safe this seeding season. mins, 10 spd. trans., 480,000 kms, $8800 Give Kramble Industries a call at work order, fresh safety, $19,000. Call 306-933-2655, Saskatoon, SK. or visit us 306-554-8220, Dafoe, SK. online at: www.kramble.net T800 KENWORTHS ALL HEAVY SPECS 3- 2007 MACKS, 10 spd. Eaton auto, new 18 spd., full lockers, 2008, 2007 w/bunks. 20’ CIM B&H, fresh Sask. safeties. Call Also daycab 2009, new trans. and clutch; 306-270-6399, Saskatoon, SK. 2009 KW T660, new ISX Cummins, tranny, and clutch, 18 spd., lockers; 2008 IH dayDL#316542. www.78truxsales.com cab Lonestars ISX Cummins, 46 diff., 2007 WESTERN STAR 4900SA tri-drive, 3-way lockers; 2008 Western Star 10 spd. C15 Cat, 550 HP, 18 spd., full lockers, new auto. w/clutch; 2008 IH 9900 daycab, ISX 24’ CIM B&H. 306-270-6399, Saskatoon, Cummins, 18 spd., lockers, 290,000 kms; 2007 Pete 379, daycab and bunk; 2013 IH 2002 KENWORTH T800 w/new grain SK. www.78truxsales.com DL#316542. 5900i, 42” bunk, 46 diff., 4-way lock, 18 box, rebuilt engine and turbo with warranspd., 390,000 kms; 2006 Pete 378, Cat 18 ty. $68,000. 204-325-5677, Winkler, MB. spd., 46 diff., 4-way locks w/roo-bar 2004 PETERBILT 330, tandem axle, C&C, bumper; 2007 IH 9200, daycab, ISX 435, long WB, Cat dsl., 10 spd trans, AC, low TANDEM AXLE GRAVEL trucks in invento- 13 spd; 1996 Kenworth T800, 475 Cat, 13 miles, alum. wheels, $26,900, w/new B&H ry. New and used, large inventory across spd, rebuilt diffs and tranny. Ron Brown $48,900. K&L Equipment and Auto. Ph Western Canada at www.Maximinc.Com or Implements, Delisle, SK., 306-493-9393. Ladimer, 306-795-7779 Ituna. DL#910885 DL #905231. www.rbisk.ca call Maxim Truck & Trailer 1-888-986-2946

2010 IH PROSTAR, 500 HP, Cummins, 18 spd., 46 rears, new drivers, Jake/3-way lockers, fresh safety, $52,900. Cam-Don Motors Ltd., 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK. 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. 2008 KENWORTH W900 c/w 565 Cummins, 18 speed, 46 rears, studio bunk, very clean. Call 780-983-0936, Clyde, AB.

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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, $16,900 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 ROUGH LUMBER: 2x6, 2x8, 2x10, 1” Auto. Ph. Ladimer, 306-795-7779, Ituna, boards, windbreak slabs, 4x4, 6x6, 8x8, all in stock. Custom sizes on order. Log sidSK. DL#910885. ing, cove siding, lap siding, shiplap, 1” and 2” tongue and groove. V&R Sawing, 2002 INTERNATIONAL 4700 sanitation 306-232-5488, Rosthern, SK. truck, side load, IH 466, RH/LH drive, air brakes, Haul-All receptacle, $17,900. www.combineworld.com 1-888-278-4905

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2011 FORD EXPLORER XLT, only 90,000 kms., A/T/C, PW. PL, heated cloth seats, very good, $24,500. Call Cam-Don Motors Ltd., 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK. 2009 FORD EXPLORER LTD., V8, AWD, loaded, 4 leather buckets, new winter and summer tires, extra rims, 218,000 kms, $17,500. Photos. 306-843-2934, Wilkie 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 FORESTER name top pick for 2016. Starting from $29,360. Great selection to choose from!! 1-877-373-2662, www.subaruofsaskatoon.ca DL #914077.

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DEBTS, BILLS AND charge accounts too high? Need to resolve prior to spring? Call us to develop a professional mediation plan, resolution plan or restructuring plan. Call toll free 1-888-577-2020. FARM/CORPORATE PROJECTS. Call A.L. Management Group for all your borrowing and lease requirements. 306-790-2020, Regina, SK. Stretch your advertising dollars! Place an ad in the classifieds. Our friendly staff is waiting for your call. 1-800-782-0794.

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DECKS, DRY VANS, reefers and storage trailers at: www.Maximinc.Com or call www.windandweathershelters.com LONG LAKE TRUCKING, two units, custom Maxim Truck & Trailer, 1-888-986-2946. COMMERCIAL GRADE Wind and weather hay hauling. Call 306-567-7100, Imperial, shelter buildings available in widths from SK. 20’ to 90’. Prices starting at $2495. If you have bought an auction building and need EQUIPMENT TOWING/ HAULING. Reato upgrade to more durable material or sonable rates. Contact G H Wells Services parts we can help. Located in Yorkton. and Trucking, 306-741-9059, Morse, SK. Contact Paul at 306-641-5464 or Ladimer 306-795-7779. STRONG SINGLE HIVES or nucs for sale. Looking for a hand around the farm? Place a Call Andy, Steinbach, MB, 204-381-7993, help wanted ad in the classifieds. Call 1-800- JIM’S TUB GRINDING, H-1100 Haybuster 204-346-9701. andyloewen@hotmail.ca 782-0794. with 400 HP, serving Saskatchewan. Call 306-334-2232, 306-332-7332, Balcarres. We know that farming is enough of a gamble so if you want to sell it fast place your ad in WILL DO STYROBLOCK cocoon harvesting the Manitoba Co-operator classifieds. It’s a and custom pollination. Call Maurice Sure Thing. Call our toll-free number today. NEUFELD ENT. CORRAL CLEANING, We have friendly staff ready to help. 1-800Wildeman, 306-365-7802, Lanigan, SK. payloader, Bobcat with rubber tracks and 782-0794. vertical beater spreaders. Phone 306-220-5013, 306-467-5013, Hague, SK. CUSTOM LIQUID MANURE hauling, 3 42”-52” USED CONVEYOR BELTING for LUCRATIVE FAMILY BUSINESS. Buy, tanks available. Contact George in Hague, cattle feeders and livestock processing sell, trade, and pawn shop in Manitoba. SK. 306-227-5757. areas. larrykirk82@gmail.com For brochure or info 1-800-903-1803. BRUSH MULCHING. The fast, effective INDEPENDENT AUTO REPAIR business for way to clear land. Four season service, sale in Regina; Hotel and restaurant on competitive rates, 275 HP unit, also avail. Hwy. #48; 160 acres near Regina with trackhoe with thumb, multiple bucket atyard and business opportunity; SW SK. tachments. Bury rock and brush piles and restaurant, lounge incl, 15 room motel; fence line clearing. Borysiuk Contracting Vanguard bar and grill, incl. 3 bdrm. home; Inc., www.bcisk.ca Prince Albert, SK., Milestone hotel for sale. Brian Tiefenbach, 306-960-3804. 306-536-3269, Colliers Int., Regina, SK. www.collierscanada.com MULCHING- TREES, BRUSH, Stumps. Call today 306-933-2950. Visit us at: BEE BUSINESS. Turnkey operation. Sec- www.maverickconstruction.ca ond generation bee farmer looking to retire. Vehicles, bee equipment, honey plant, REGULATION DUGOUTS: 120x60x14’, buildings, etc. Perfect opportunity for $2000; 160x60x14’, $2950; 180x60x14’, young family. Near beautiful northern $3450; 200x60x14’, $3950; Larger sizes Get the APP »» town of Carrot River, SK. 306-332-7422, available. Travel incl. in Sask. Gov’t grants 306-768-2628. kimbonish@hotmail.com available. 306-222-8054, Saskatoon, SK.

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10,000 BU. HOPPER BINS - Available for FERTILIZER SPREADERS, 4-8 ton, 10 ton CUSTOM COLOR SORTING chickpeas to set up this fall. See your nearest Flaman Willmar Tender. Call 204-857-8403, Port- mustard. Cert. organic and conventional. store or ph. 1-888-435-2626 for more info. age La Prairie, MB. 306-741-3177, Swift Current, SK.

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.

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

13.00x24 TOP TRUST new industrial tires, 16 ply, tubeless, $436. 1-888-278-4905. www.combineworld.com 19.5L-24 TOP TRUST new industrial tires, 12 ply, tubeless, $599. 1-888-278-4905. www.combineworld.com

LIFETIME LID OPENERS. We are a stocking dealer for Boundary Trail Lifetime Lid Openers, 18” to 39”. Rosler Construction 2000 Inc., 306-933-0033, Saskatoon, SK.

DRYAIR GRAIN DRYING SYSTEM. 1.2 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 BROCK (BUTLER) GRAIN BIN PARTS little, $42,500. Phone 306-873-9221 or and accessories available at Rosler Con- NEW 2016 BRANDT swing away augers, 306-323-2099, Archerwill, SK. 13110HP+, 4 to choose from. 2 electric struction. 306-933-0033, Saskatoon, SK. and 1 hyd. swing away, 13,000 bu. per/hr. 3 augers, M13X110 HP, 1 auger, 10”x80’ USED MC 975 grain dryer, 600 volts, 3 $33,000 ea. Call any time, 204-743-2324, phase, propane burners both upper and lower. Call 306-948-7535, Biggar, SK. Cypress River, MB. CONTAINERS FOR SALE OR RENT: All sizes. Now in stock: 50 used, 53’ steel and BRANDT 8x50, BLUE, hyd. mover, winch, AERATION FANS, rockets ductwork, temp bin sweep, good cond. Ed 306-272-3848, insulated SS. 306-861-1102, Radville, SK. monitoring equipment and more. Visit 306-269-7745, Foam Lake, SK. your nearest Flaman store to see selection SHIPPING CONTAINERS FOR SALE. 20’53’, delivery/ rental/ storage available. For MERIDIAN GRAIN AUGERS available or call 1-888-435-2626. with self-propelled mover kits and bin inventory and prices call: 306-262-2899, sweeps. Call Kevin’s Custom Ag in NipawSaskatoon, SK. www.thecontainerguy.ca in, SK. Toll free 1-888-304-2837.

1974 CAT D7F, 14’ angle dozer, 26” pads, 2011 JD 323D track skidsteer loader, new 3306 eng., 60% UC, vg cond., $42,000 tracks, 1450 hours, $31,000. Call OBO. 204-467-2109, Stonewall, MB. 306-554-8220, Dafoe, 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.

ROAD GRADERS CONVERTED to pull behind large 4 WD tractors, 14’ and 16’ blade widths avail. 306-682-3367, CWK Ent. Humboldt, SK. www.cwenterprises.ca

2010 CAT 950H WHEEL LOADER, 27,417 hrs., w/Cat quick coupler bucket, 3-3/4 cu. yards, 23.5x25 tires, F.O.B. $75,000. 204-795-9192, Plum Coulee, MB TWO VOLVO A-30D Articulated trucks, 23.5x25 tires, 2003 and 2004, $85,000 each. 204-795-9192, Plum Coulee, MB. 2004 CAT D6N LGP crawler, 6-way dozer, AC, canopy, diff. steer, cargo winch, new undercarriage, 10,800 hrs., $82,000; 2007 Komatsu PC200 LC-8 hyd. excavator w/QA cleanup bucket, 9’6” stick, aux. hyds., 12,582 hrs., new UC $60,000; Also all kinds of buckets, various shapes and sizes 204-871-0925, MacGregor, 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

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MERIDIAN AUGERS IN STOCK: swings, truck loading, Meridian SP movers. Call HORNOI LEASING NEW and used 20’ and Hoffart Services Inc., Odessa, SK., 40’ sea cans for sale or rent. Call 306-957-2033. 306-757-2828, Regina, SK. NEW MERIDIAN AUGERS with motor, 20’ TO 53’ CONTAINERS. New, used and clutch, reversing gearbox and lights. modified. Available Winnipeg, MB; Regina HD8-39, $15,350; HD8-59, $17,250; and Saskatoon, SK. www.g-airservices.ca TL10-39, $16,995; HD10-59, $18,995. 306-648-3622, Gravelbourg, SK. 306-933-0436.

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WALINGA 75 HP AGRI-VAC 5614 Deluxe (550-600 volts) grain evacuator with Benshaw Soft Start and On/Off switch. It includes extra blower oil, instructions, rubber hoses with end piece, as well as 150-200’ of 5” alum. pipe with connectors. The unit is moveable w/wheels. It is 8-9 years old (lightly used) priced at $22,500. Central Grain 1-800-663-2368 in Winnipeg

BALE SPEARS, high quality imported from Italy, 27” and 49”, free shipping, excellent pricing. Call now toll free 1-866-443-7444, Stonewall, MB.

2012 CONVEY-ALL TCHSS 1045 conveyor, 10”x45’, stainless steel w/Flave con- BALE SPEAR ATTACHMENTS for all veyor and skid mount wet kit, $19,800. loaders and skidsteers, excellent pricing. Call now 1-866-443-7444. www.combineworld.com 1-888-278-4905 SAKUNDIAK 8x1400, Kohler, Wheatheart SP kit and clutch, used very little. 306-493-9393, Delisle, SK. AUGERS: NEW and USED: Wheatheart, Westfield, Westeel augers; Auger SP kits; Batco conveyors; Wheatheart post pounders. Good prices, leasing available. Call 1-866-746-2666. BEAVER CONTAINER SYSTEMS, new MERIDIAN AUGERS in stock at Flaman. and used sea containers, all sizes. Call or visit your nearest Flaman location, 2013 CLAAS 3300 RC Quadrant 3x4 square baler, approx. 7000 bales made, vg cond., 306-220-1278, Saskatoon and Regina, SK. 1-888-435-2626. $110,000. Can deliver. Call anytime REMOTE CONTROL SWING AUGER 204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB. movers, trailer chute openers, endgate and hoist systems, wireless full bin alarms, TRI-HAUL SELF-UNLOADING ROUND bale swing belt movers, wireless TractorCams, movers: 8’ to 29’ lengths, 6-18 bales. Also motorized utility carts. All shipped directly exc. for feeding cattle in the field, 4 bales to you. Safety, convenience, reliability. at time with a pickup. 1-800-505-9208. KEHO/ GRAIN GUARD/ OPI STORMAX. Kramble Industries at 306-933-2655, www.trihaulbalemovers.com For sales and service east central SK. and Saskatoon, SK. or www.kramble.net MB., call Gerald Shymko, Calder, SK., 306-742-4445 or toll free 1-888-674-5346. KEHO/ GRAIN GUARD Aeration Sales GRAVITY WAGONS: New 400 bu, $7,400; and Service. R.J. Electric, Avonlea, SK. Call 600 bu., $12,500; 750 bu., $18,250. Large 306-868-2199 or cell 306-868-7738. 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. BUILD YOUR OWN conveyors, 6”, 7”, 8” and 10” end units available; Transfer conveyors and bag conveyors or will custom build. Call for prices. Master Industries DUAL STAGE ROTARY SCREENERS and Inc. www.masterindustries.ca Phone Kwik Kleen 5-7 tube. Call 204-857-8403, 1-866-567-3101, Loreburn, SK. Portage la Prairie, MB. or visit online: www.zettlerfarmequipment.com NEW BATCO 2075 w/electric drive kit. Retail $36,500. Blow-out Special, $28,500. GRAIN CLEANING PLANT w/buildings 306-648-3622, Gravelbourg, SK. and bins for sale as a whole. For more info. call 306-873-4984, Tisdale, SK. BATCO CONVEYORS, new and used, grain augers and SP kits. Delivery and DUAL SCREEN ROTARY grain cleaners, leasing available. 1-866-746-2666. great for pulse crops, best selection in Western Canada. 306-946-7923, Young SK NEW CONVEY-ALL DRIVE OVER belt conveyor w/electric drive 20 HP motor. USED LMC GRAVITY SEPARATORS, 400 Retail $15,000. Special year end price, BPH and 300 BPH units available. Call LMC $12,900. 306-222-6173, Saskatoon, SK. Canada 1-800-667-6924.

PICKUP REEL PARTS WAREHOUSE: MacDon, UII, JD, Hart Carter, CNH, AGCO. We distribute parts for all PU reels. Call 1-888-278-4905. www.combineworld.com

WANTED FOR PARTS: NH 1475 haybine and NH BR780 round baler. Call 306-395-2668, 306-681-7610, Chaplin, SK.

1997 CIH 2188, hydro, chopper, w/PU platform, many updates, 3400 sep. hours. After season sale $24,900. Reimer Farm Equipment, #12 Hwy N, Steinbach, MB. Gary Reimer, 204-326-7000. Visit: www.reimerfarmequipment.com

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DECEMBER CLEARANCE: Loaded HD8-39/ HD8-46/ TL 10-39 plus SLMD12 72 and SLMD12 - 95 plus. Used Augers: 2012 TL 10-39; 2012 SLMD 12-72 with winch and swing mover; Brandt 10x60 S/A: Wheatheart 8x51’ c/w mover. Also dealer for Convey-All Conveyors. Leasing available! Call Dale, Mainway Farm Equip., 306-567-3285, 306-567-7299, Davidson, SK. www.mainwayfarmeguipment.ca

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

HYDRAULIC SCRAPERS: LEVER 60, 70, 80, and 435, 4 to 30 yd. available. Rebuilt STEEL FARM BUILDINGS INSTALLED! for years of trouble-free service. Lever 50x100x20 for $80,100; 60x100x20 for $92,960; 70x100x20 for $106,120; Holdings Inc. 306-682-3332 Muenster, SK. 80x100x20 for $119,280. All prices include WANTED: 14x24 grader tires at 50%+; 2 walk doors, 5 windows, 1 bi-fold door Also air cleaner assembly for Champion (30’x18’) and set- up on piles. Taxes extra. 740. Call 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK. Some exceptions may apply. Call Prairie Steel 1-888-398-7150, Clavet, SK. Email to 1972 CAT D7F, bush equipped, good cond; buildings@prairiesteel.com 10’ HD rome plow, wheel transport, good cond. Info. 306-342-7509, Medstead, SK. BEHLEN STEEL BUILDINGS, quonsets, SKIDSTEER: 2008 CASE 465 Series III, convex and rigid frame straight walls, cab, heat, new tires, 2700 hrs., $21,000. grain tanks, metal cladding, farm- commercial. Construction and concrete crews. Call 306-940-6835, Prince Albert, SK. Guaranteed workmanship. Call your SaskaBOMBARDIER SNOWCAT GROOMER, toon and Northwest Behlen Distributor, 306-242-7767, 8.3 Cummins, 9’ Mogul Master Janzen Steel Buildings, 2006 D61 PX-15, 2405 orig. hrs., 6-way BR275, Osler, SK. blade, 34” pads, near new UC, 155 HP, ex- drag, $31,000. 306-563-8765, Canora, SK. cellent working cond., S/N #B41323. Can 740 CHAMPION GRADER, 1984, 8.3 INSULATED FARM SHOP packages or deliver. 204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB. Cummins eng., snow wing, ready to work. built on site, for early booking call $26,000. Call 306-563-8765, Canora, SK. 1-800-667-4990 or visit our website: www.warmanhomecentre.com 2008 MOD FIELD office complex, 16 units, 12x60. Can be sold in 4, 8 or 16 units. 90 WOOD POST BUILDING packages or built offices total. Call 780-983-0936, Clyde, AB. on site. For early booking call 2004 CAT D7R-XR Series II angle dozer, 1-800-667-4990 or visit our website: full canopy and ripper. 780-983-0936, www.warmanhomecentre.com Westlock, AB. EXCELLENT FARM CATS for sale come with STRAIGHT WALL BUILDING packages or warranty: Komatsu, Cat, Fiat Allis. Call for 2010 JOHN DEERE 624J wheel loader, built on site. For early booking call more info excellent working condition. 5000 hrs., excellent condition, Q/A. Call 1-800-667-4990 or visit our website: Most newer UC, rebuilt engine, and trans 780-983-0936, Westlock, AB. www.warmanhomecentre.com bush, guarded. Call for price. Can deliver. 204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB. PRE-ENGINEERED STEEL BUILDINGS for all your agricultural, equestrian, industrial, SKIDSTEER LOADERS: 2008 Case 440, Series 3, $27,500 OBO; 2006 Case 440, GREAT PRICES ON new, used and remanu- shop or storage needs. Call 306-249-2355 $24,500 OBO; 2007 Case 420, $22,500 factured engines, parts and accessories for for a free quote. Montana Construction diesel pickups. Large inventory, engines www.montanasteelbuilders.ca Saskatoon. OBO. Ph. 204-794-5979, Springfield, MB. can be shipped or installed. Give us a call 2 MACK TANDEM trucks w/dump boxes, or check: www.thickettenginerebuilding.ca $7700 ea; IH 366 dsl., 34,000 kms and 16’ Thickett Engine Rebuilding. 204-532-2187, van body. Few other trucks in stock; 100’ Russell, MB. TIM’S CUSTOM BIN MOVING and Haulladder truck; 2 Cat scrapers 463, $23,000 for pair; New 24’ garbage box. Salvage of 3406B, N14, SERIES 60, running engines ing Inc. Up to 22’ diameter. 204-362-7103 all types. Call Cambrian Equipment Sales and parts. Call Yellowhead Traders, binmover50@gmail.com Ltd., 494 Panet Road, Winnipeg, MB., 306-896-2882, Churchbridge, SK. GRAIN BIN SERVICES. Concrete, turnkey 204-667-2867 fax 204-667-2932. WANTED DIESEL CORES: ISX and N14 installation, remodel, repair. We specialize WINTER IS ALMOST HERE! New 8’, 3 PTH, Cummins, C15 Cats, Detroits Ddec 3, 4, in large diameter setup and wind damage PTO snowblower; 3 old trucks with snow- DD15. Can-Am Truck 1-800-938-3323. repair. Call Quadra Development Corp., blowers; 4- truck snow blades; 2- V-plows 1-800-249-2708, or d.lonseth@sasktel.net for graders; Side wings for graders; Bom- 290 CUMMINS, 350 Detroit, 671 Detroit, bardier w/broom; 2- 4x4 holder w/snow- Series 60 cores. 306-539-4642, Regina, SK FOR ALL YOUR grain storage, hopper blower; 4x4 trackless w/broom; 4x4 trackcone and steel floor requirements contact: less w/blade; 12- loaders, dozers and Kevin’s Custom Ag in Nipawin, SK. Toll excavators; IH TD9-92 w/loader, $5900; free: 1-888-304-2837. Cat D2-5U w/loader, $4900; 20- Graders FARM AND INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICAL being parted out; 7- work ready graders; motor sales, service and parts. Also sale Over 400 buckets for loaders and back- of, and repairs to, all makes and sizes of BOOK NOW, TAKE DELIVERY, DON’T hoes; Over 300 construction tires, new and pumps and phase converters, etc. Tisdale PAY UNTIL NOVEMBER, 2017. Top quality MERIDIAN bins. All prices include: used; 100’s of hyd. cylinders; Over 70 sets Motor Rewinding 1984 Ltd., of forklift forks; 52’ scissor lift; 15- running 306-873-2881, fax 306-873-4788, 1005A- skid, ladders to ground, manhole, set-up forklifts from 2 to 9 ton, 1988 Clark 668 111th Ave., Tisdale, SK. tmr@sasktel.net and delivery within set radius. Meridian Hopper combos: 3500 bushel, $10,450. grapple skidder; 1989 TJ 380B line skid- Website: www.tismtrrewind.com SPECIAL: 5000 bu., $13,990. We manuder; IH 3964 feller buncher; Case 125B defactor superior quality hoppers and steel limber; JD 190D excavator; Sawmill and floors for all makes and sizes. Know what other bush equip.; 1998 EX270 excavator; you are investing in. Call and find out why Over 50 generators, 3 to 193 KW; Over 1000 new and used UC rollers; 2- 811 Bob- FOR ALL YOUR STRUCTURAL STEEL, our product quality and price well exceeds cat backhoe attachments; New and used roofing and siding needs, big or small. Call the competition. We also stock replaceparts of all types; 100’s of misc. attach- Fouillard Steel Supplies, St. Lazare, MB. ment lids for all makes and models of bins. ments. Central Canada’s largest wreckers 1-800-510-3303. Remember nobody sells Leasing available. Hoffart Services Inc., 306-957-2033, Odessa, SK. of construction equipment. 2 yards, over roofing and siding cheaper!! Nobody. 50 acres. Cambrian Equipment Sales Ltd., Winnipeg, MB. Phone 204-667-2867, fax AFAB INDUSTRIES POST frame buildings. BIN MOVING, all sizes up to 19’ diameter, For the customer that prefers quality. w/wo floors; Also move liquid fert. tanks. 204-667-2932. 1-888-816-AFAB (2322), Rocanville, SK. 306-629-3324, 306-741-9059, Morse, SK. 2011 HITACHI ZX270 LC-3 hydraulic excavator, 6950 hrs., 12’ 6” stick, c/w Q/A WINTER BOOKING DISCOUNTS ON bucket and hyd. thumb, very good shape, STEEL farm buildings. Order your steel farm building now before prices increase, $124,000. Call 204-362-1091, Winkler, MB and do not pay until spring. Factory diMAGNUM 8.0 KW light tower generator, rect steel buildings built to suit your opKubota diesel, $4400. Call Larry at eration. Call Prairie Steel now to lock in 306-563-8765, Canora, SK. your price for winter fabrication - we offer all sizes and options. Leasing options 1973 CAT 930 loader, 2 yard bucket, new available. Contact us at 1-888-398-7150 pins and bushings, $15,000. Call or email buildings@prairiesteel.com 306-524-4960, Semans, SK. Steel Farm Building. Ready ATTACHMENTS: Skidsteer snow buckets, 100’x200’x22’ set-up on your farm today. Foundation blowers, blades, brooms, forks. Conquest for specs can be supplied. Includes 26 gauge Equipment, 306-483-2500, Oxbow, SK. ext. sheeting and trims, $153,900 plus GRAIN BINS, 40 to 150 bu. for grain OLDER TD20 INTERNATIONAL Cat, parts tax. Add doors and insulation as needed. POLY Other sizes available. 1-888-398-7150 or cleaning, feed, fertilizer and left over treatof whole. 306-865-3927, Hudson Bay, SK. ed seed. 306-258-4422, Vonda, SK. email buildings@prairiesteel.com www.buffervalley.com SKIDSTEER ATTACHMENTS: Buckets, rock buckets, grapples, weld-on plates, hyd. au- POLE BARNS, WOODSTEEL packages, gers, brush cutters and more large stock. hog, chicken and dairy barns. Construction CUSTOM GRAIN BIN MOVING, all types Top quality equipment, quality welding and concrete crews available. Mel or Scott, up to 22’ diameter. 10% spring discount. and sales. Call Darcy at 306-731-3009, MR Steel Construction, 306-978-0315, Accurate estimates. Sheldon’s Hauling, 306-961-9699, Prince Albert, SK. 306-731-8195, Craven, SK. Hague, SK. CATERPILLAR 14D GRADER, 1964, good shape. Call for price 204-267-2292 or 204-226-3612, Oakville, MB.

FARM FAN 180 auto batch grain dryer, works very good, $6000; also Farm Fan CMS-14E continuous multi stage grain dryer, $4000. 204-362-1091, Winkler, MB.

BIN SENSE- Protect your livelihood. Check moisture and grain temperature right from your smart phone. Call Flaman 1-888-435-2626.

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EXCAVATORS AND DOZERS: 1979 Cat D8K hyd. straight, dozer, tilt or hyd. angle dozer, tow winch, EROP’s, 90% UC, $46,000; 1975 Komatsu D65E-6 hyd. angle dozer, ripper, ROPS, $18,500; 2001 Case 9030B, hyd. excavator, 2 buckets, Quik change, hyd. thumb, rebuilt Cummins, $49,500; 2007 JD 200C LC excavator, 3 buckets w/Quik change, hyd. wrist-o-twist tilt, 5900 hrs., next to new, $105,000. Many more items avail, too numerous to list. Ph or email for pictures. Robert Harris 204-642-9959, cell 204-470-5493, Gimli, MB. Email rjharrisequipment@gmail.com

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2000 CASE/IH 2388 w/1015 header, $65,000; 2004 2388 w/2015 PU header, $115,000; 2006 2388 w/2015 PU header, $130,000; 2009 7088 w/2016 PU header, $180,000. A.E. Chicoine Farm Equipment, 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK. 2007 7010 Case/IH, dual wheels, w/2016 header, $170,000. Call A.E. Chicoine Farm Equipment, 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK. 1997 CASE/IH 2188, 3000 sep. hrs., auto HHC, chopper, vg tires, rock trap, long auger, 1015 PU header, excellent condition, $25,000. 306-861-4592, Fillmore, SK.

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 exc. cond., used only in small grains; 2000 Lexion 480, $27,000 CAD OBO. Call 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

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2010 65’ 3310 BOURGAULT Paralink, 12” spacing, mid row shank banding, double shoot, rear hitch, tandem axles, low acres, $145,000. 2002 49’ Morris Maxim air drill, 12” spacing, w/7240 Morris grain cart, 2013 CASE/IH 2162, 45’, slow speed $52,000. A.E. Chicoine Farm Equipment, transport, upper cross auger, AFX adapter, 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK. Stk: 016108, $89,500. 1-888-576-5561, 2002 BOURGAULT 5710 47’, 10” spacing, www.redheadequipment.ca Swift Current MRB’s, Dickey John autorate, c/w 2320 tank, seeds 220 acres of canola per 2004 HONEYBEE SP 36, 36’, UII PU reel, w/3rd cross auger, transport, AFX adapter, Stk: fill, $42,000. 306-873-8301, Tisdale, SK. 021798, $25,000. 1-888-576-5561, Swift 1993 FLEXI-COIL 5000, 33’, 12” spacing, Current, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca steel packers, DS, Dutch paired row openers, 1720 TBH tank, numerous updates, 2006 HONEYBEE SP 36, 36’, JD adapter, $16,500. 306-739-2442, Moosomin, SK. dbl. knife, split reel, hyd. F&A, transport, Stk: 018675, $32,500. 1-800-219-8867, 2003 FLEXI-COIL 5000 39’ 9” sp, 3.5” steel packers, 2011 P1060 430 bu. cart, DS. Prince Albert. www.redheadequipment.ca 306-722-3773, 306-722-7605, Osage, SK 2009 CASE/IH 2152, 40’, single knife, AFX adapter, Stk: 021954, $34,000. 2013 MORRIS CONTOUR II, 61’, 8370 1-800-219-8867, Swift Current, SK. TBH tank, 450 bu., 3 tank, paired row carbide tips, main frame big tires, blockage www.redheadequipment.ca monitor, seeded approx. 15,000 acres, 5000 acres on new carbide tips, asking $190,000. 306-883-7305, Spiritwood, SK. 2011 CASE/IH 3020, 35’, single knife, Crary air reel, Stk: 017943, $33,750. 1-888-576-5561, Swift Current, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca

2011 MORRIS CONTOUR 70’, 650 bu. tank w/duals, TBH mechanical drive, dual shoot $160,000. 306-948-7223, Biggar, SK.

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.

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 2003 VERS. 2360, AutoSteer, 20.8R42 du- MULCHING- TREES, BRUSH, Stumps. while supplies last. Phone 403-586-8733 als, weights, 3710 hrs., very good cond., Call today 306-933-2950. Visit us at: or visit: www.didsburysprucefarms.com www.maverickconstruction.ca $85,000. 204-736-2840, Brunkild, MB.

GANDY AIR SPREAD 5424, fert., grass and chem. spreader, mtd. on 50’ Flexi-Coil harWANTED: NICE R72 Gleaner w/Cummins HEADER TRAILERS & ACCESSORIES. row drawbar, good tine harrows, new hos- 2013 CIH L785 FEL w/grapple and bucket. engine. Call 701-340-5061, Minot, ND. es and clamps 306-642-5740 Assiniboia SK Arc-Fab Industries. 204-355-9595 Fits on Case Puma 200, $18,000; Also NOW SALVAGING GLEANER S77, low charles@arcfab.ca www.arcfab.ca 2013 RITE-WAY HEAVY HARROW, 90’, ap- have some rear weights as well, $1.75/lb. hrs., duals, cab, tons of good parts. Call us! 20” harrows, adjustable pressure and 204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB. 1-888-278-4905. www.combineworld.com PICKUP REEL PARTS WAREHOUSE: prox. MacDon, UII, JD, Hart Carter, CNH, AGCO. angle, $39,000. 306-948-7223, Biggar, SK. We distribute parts for all PU reels. Call 1-888-278-4905. www.combineworld.com 2010 JD 9870 STS, loaded, 4 WD, only WANTED: USED 40’ Kelly disc. 480 sep./ 600 eng. hrs, $269,000 CAD 204-729-7630, Brandon, MB. OBO. 218-779-1710, Bottineau, ND.

1990 JD 9600, hydro, Redekop fine chopper, 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. www.reimerfarmequipment.com 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: www.reimerfarmequipment.com 2000 JOHN DEERE 9650, walker, fine cut chopper, long auger, shedded, $39,000. Call 306-524-4960, Semans, SK. 2013 JD S690, 503 sep. hrs., var. stream rotor, manual fold top, GS3 command centre, premium cab, ProDrive trans., small wire concave, w/PU header, $325,000 OBO; 2630, GPS receiver, AutoTrac, also available. Call 306-869-7629, Radville, SK.

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2006 9660 WTS JD, 914 PU, duals, 2300 PUMPS, PRESSURE WASHERS, Honda/Koengine hrs., $132,500. A.E. Chicoine Farm shin pumps, 1-1/2” to 4”, Landa pressure washers, steam washers, parts washers. Equipment 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK. M&M Equip. Ltd. Parts & Service, Regina, NEW 2014 PW7 w/16’ Swathmaster to SK. 306-543-8377, fax 306-543-2111. fit JD STS/S series, $24,900. 1-888-278-4905. www.combineworld.com 1990 JD 9500, 4100 eng. 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.

WHITE MF 9230 30’ straight cut header, fits White 9700, 9720 and MF 8570, 8590, $4000 OBO. 204-794-5979, Springfield MB 2008 NH 88C flex draper, 42’, PU reel, poly skids, F/A, gauge wheels, single point, reconditioned, 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

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

BOURGAULT 9200 50’ floating hitch chisel plow, 600 lbs. trips w/Raven NH3 autorate kit. Call 306-563-7505, Canora, 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. 2016 JD 2410 63’, 12” spacing, Raven NH3 autorate controller w/5 sectional control, Bourgault 3/4” NH3 knives, JD 3-bar heavy harrows with 1/2” tines. 306-231-8060, Englefeld, SK.

Download the app at agreader.ca/mbc BLOCKED AND SEASONED FIREWOOD: $180 per 160 ft.≥ cord; bags $80 (includes refundable deposit for bag). Bundles of 4’-5’ or 6.5’ also available. Vermette Wood Preservers 1-800-667-0094, Spruce Home.

2004 DEERE 325 skidsteer loader, new eng., c/w bucket, vg working condition. $25,000. Can deliver. Call anytime 204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB.

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1-800-782-0794 WANTED: DEUTZ 7145 tractor. Call Bill 2012 BOBCAT S 205 skidsteer loader, 1650 hrs., c/w bucket, vg working condition, 204-467-5608, Stonewall, MB. $28,000. Can deliver. Call anytime 1982 7010 ALLIS CHALMERS tractor, c/w 204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB. 795 Allied loader, vg cond., $15,500. 2009 14’ 6900 Degelman 4 WD blade, hyd. 306-865-3927, Hudson Bay, SK. angle, mounting kit for STX 275, 280, 285, 330, 335, $20,000. A.E. Chicoine Farm Equipment, 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK. 1995 CASE 5240, 3900 hrs.; 1999 Case 10’ DEGELMAN DOZER and frame, manual MX150, 3700 hrs. Both can be equipped angle, new cutting edge, fits most 2WD & with loaders. 204-522-6333, Melita, MB. FWA, $5900. 306-948-7223, Biggar, SK. 530 CASEOMATIC, loader and 3 PTH, LEON 606 FEL with 6’ bucket, $3200. $5500. Wanted: headgate, reasonable Call306-960-3000, St. Louis, SK. price. 204-799-5392, Russell, MB.

2013 140A FARMALL Case/IH w/loader, GOODS USED TRACTOR parts (always 1800 hrs., $82,000. A.E. Chicoine Farm buying tractors). David or Curtis, Roblin, Equipment, 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK. MB., 204-564-2528, 1-877-564-8734. WANTED: CAB DOOR for Case/IH 1070 G.S. TRACTOR SALVAGE, JD tractors tractor. Call 306-781-2775, Kronau, SK. only. Call 306-497-3535, Blaine Lake, SK. LIZARD CREEK REPAIR and Tractor. We SMITH’S TRACTOR WRECKING. Huge buy 90 and 94 Series Case, 2 WD, FWA inventory new and used tractor parts. tractors for parts and rebuilding. Also have rebuilt tractors and parts for sale. 1-888-676-4847. 306-784-7841, Herbert, SK. COMB-TRAC SALVAGE. We sell new and used parts for most makes of tractors, 1995 CASE 9270, 6400 hrs., 4 hyds. w/one combines, balers, mixmills and swathers. return line, 12 spd. trans. set up for OutPhone 306-997-2209, 1-877-318-2221, Back AutoSteer, 5520/85R42 tires, new Borden, SK. www.comb-tracsalvage.com fronts fall 2014, new back tires fall 2015, recently serviced, $65,000 OBO. Ph/text We buy machinery. Dwayne at 306-662-8532, Fox Valley, SK. LOEFFELHOLZ TRACTOR AND COMBINE 1983 CASE 2290 w/Leon 707 FEL, 4700 Salvage, Cudworth, SK., 306-256-7107. hrs., rebuilt PS and diff., 4 remotes, dual We sell new, used and remanufactured PTO, good tires, duals, $19,500. Prince Alparts for most farm tractors and combines. bert, SK. 306-922-8155, 306-960-3230.

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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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AGRA PARTS PLUS, parting older tractors, tillage, seeding, haying, along w/other Ag equipment. 3 miles NW of Battle2010 CIH STEIGER 335, powershift, Autoford, SK. off #16 Hwy. Ph: 306-445-6769. Steer, 520/85x42 duals, rear weights, TRIPLE B WRECKING, wrecking tractors, shedded, only 775 hours, $185,000. combines, cults., drills, swathers, mixmills. 204-268-2853, Selkirk, MB. REPAIR BENT BROKEN combine headers, etc. We buy equipment. 306-246-4260, Pickup and delivery available. Call 306-441-0655, Richard, SK. 306-640-2270, Lafleche, SK. STEVE’S TRACTOR REBUILDER specialMACDON HEADERS!! Lots available! 35’, izing in rebuilding JD tractors. Want Series 40’ & 45’. D60’s, D65’s, FD70’s in stock now 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 7000s to rebuild or for SCHULTE SNOWBLOWERS- high grade parts. pay top $$. Now selling JD parts. www.combineworld.com 1-888-278-4905. steel w/fully enclosed chain case. Heavily 204-466-2927, 204-871-5170, Austin, MB. MACDON CA20/CA25 and HONEYBEE reinforced auger cuts into snow with ease. flex or rigid adapters and completion kits, See your nearest Flaman location or call WRECKING FOR PARTS, JD 2750, 3 plenty in stock. We want your trade! Call 1-888-435-2626. PTH, vg sheet metal; 2390 Case, vg eng., for pricing and availability. vg sheet metal; 2090 Case c/w complete 1-888-278-4905. www.combineworld.com overhauled engine, very good sheet metal. 1-877-564-8734, Roblin, MB. 2014 MACDON CA25 complete adapter for CNH, other completions available, link2002 JD 8120, MFWD, powershift, 4650 age upgrade, overall exc. cond., $21,500. hrs. can be equipped with duals; 2000 JD www.combineworld.com 1-888-278-4905 7710 MFWD, 4900 hrs.; 2006 JD 7720, MFWD, 4600 hrs. Both can be equipped FLOATER TIRES: Factory rims and tires: RECONDITIONED rigid and flex, most makes and sizes; also header transports. JD 4930/4940, R4045; 800/55R46 Good- with loaders. 204-522-6333, Melita, MB. year tire and rim; 710/60R46 Goodyear Ed Lorenz, 306-344-4811, Paradise Hill, SK LSW; Case 650/65R38 Michelins, $13,500. 1999 JD 9400, 425 HP, 24 spd., new rubwww.straightcutheaders.com Duals available for combines. ber, 4 hyds. w/return line, exc. cond., $85,000 OBO. 306-861-4592, Fillmore, SK. 2014 MACDON FD75, 45’, upper cross au- 306-697-2856, Grenfell, SK. ger, slow speed transport, AFX adapter, JOHN DEERE 8630, PTO, tires like new, exStk: 018099, $98,500. 1-888-576-5561, WANTED: 3 PTH sprayer. Call Glen cellent condition, $19,500. 306-861-4592, 306-640-8034, 306-266-2016, Wood Fillmore, SK. Swift Current. www.redheadequipment.ca Mountain, SK. or email gm93@sasktel.net 2010 NEW HOLLAND 94C, 36’, AFX adapt1981 JD 8640, 4WD, 8300 hours, good er, double knife, cross auger, Stk: 020673, condition, $18,500. 250Z AutoSteer, $30,000. 1-800-219-8867, Swift Current, $3000. 306-739-2442, Moosomin, SK. SK. www.redheadequipment.ca NICE 2010 JD 9630, 4WD, original own2004 MACDON 974, 36’, single knife, siner, 2500 hrs., fully loaded, big hyd. pump, gle reel, transport, gauge wheels, Stk: 5 remotes, 800 duals, all updates done, 018902, $31,500. 1-800-219-8867, MelJD 1820, 61’ air drill, 10” spacing, Atom best offer. Don 306-948-6059, Biggar, SK. fort, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca Jet paired row boots, 4” pneumatic pack2014 MACDON D65, 40’, stabilizer wheels, ers, NH3 Raven controller, sectional, JD AFX adapter, transport, single knife, Stk: 1910 430 cart, var. rate, 3 meters, 2011 B3000, MFWD, 246 hrs., 30 HP dsl., 3 018789, $65,000. 1-888-576-5561, Swift $49,000. 306-743-7622, Langenburg, SK. range hydro. trans., deluxe cab, CAH, PS, 3 Current, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca JD 1820 61’, DS, 12” spacing, paired row PTH, mid and rear hyd. in dependant PTO, with blockage, 2011 JD 1910 cart, 350 bu. joystick loader lever, includes 63” Kubota 2009 CASE/IH 2020, 35’, AFX adapter, double knife drive, AWS air reel, Stk: variable rate, 3 meters, 12” conveyor, snowblower ($5700 value w/all options), 019849, $29,500. 1-888-576-5561, Swift spare tire, rim, boots, and hoses, $52,000 always shedded. Mint! $22,900. Cudworth, OBO. Call 306-746-4614, Raymore, SK. SK. call 306-256-3569, 306-230-4393. Current, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca 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

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2006 CAT D8T SU dozer, single shank ripper, cab air, 11,000 hours, work ready, $150,000. 204-795-9192 Plum Coulee, MB

WANTED: BOURGAULT OPENERS for 3320 Para-link drill, single shoot w/liquid end. Call 306-463-7527, Kindersley, SK.

2004 NH CR970 for salvage, tons of good parts, running engine. Call 1-888-606-6362. www.combineworld.com

1990 JD 9600, 4300 sep. hrs., lots of work done, well maintained, always shedded, $22,000. 204-773-0111, Angusville, MB.

16’ PEELED RAILS, 2-3” $7.50 ea., 125 per bundle; 3-4” $9.25 ea., 100 per bundle; 4-5” $11 each, 75 per bundle. Vermette Wood Preservers, 1-800-667-0094, Spruce Home, SK info@vwpltd.com

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. QUILL CREEK BISON is looking for finished, and all other types of bison. COD, paying market prices. “Producers working with Producers.” Delivery points in SK. and MB. Call 306-231-9110, Quill Lake, SK. BISON WANTED - Canadian Prairie Bison is looking to contract grain finished bison, as well as calves and yearlings for growing markets. Contact Roger Provencher at 306-468-2316, roger@cdnbison.com 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.

BEV’S FISH & SEAFOOD LTD., buy direct, fresh fish: Pickerel, Northern Pike, Whitefish and Lake Trout. Seafood also available. Phone toll free 1-877-434-7477, 306-763-8277, Prince Albert, SK.

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.

NEW AND USED generators, all sizes from 5 kw to 3000 kw, gas, LPG or diesel. Phone BISON CALVES, bulls and heifers, $2300 1974 GMC 3 TON grain truck; Vicon 6 for availability and prices. Many used in each. Call Frank 306-662-4163, Maple wheel rake; Parts for Vicon 6 wheel rake; stock. 204-643-5441, Fraserwood, MB. Creek, SK. PMI 1411 rd baler; NH 1090 swather; MH 44 tractor. 204-643-5478, Fraserwood MB DIESEL GENSET SALES AND SERVICE, CHECK OUT OUR inventory of quality used 12 to 300 KWs, lots of units in stock. Used highway tractors. For more details call and new: Perkins, John Deere and Deutz. 204-685-2222 or view information at We also build custom Gensets. We currently have special pricing on new John www.titantrucksales.com Deere units. Call for pricing 204-792-7471. BOBCAT 943 SKIDSTEER, $14,900; NH LX865 skidsteer, $12,900; McKee 7’ snowSTAND-BY UNITS: blower, $7,000; Lorenz 8’ HD snowblower, EX-GOVERNMENT $1,500; Gehl 500 cu. ft., 4 auger feed cart, 12V92 w/400 KW, 600 volts, 388 hrs, $10,000; Knight 3 auger feed cart, $5,000. $25,000; 12V92 w/400 KW, 600 volts, 419 hrs, $25,000; 12V92 w/400 KW, 600 volts, Hwy #205, Grunthal • (204) 434-6519 1-866-938-8537. 638 hrs, $25,000; 16V92 w/500 KW, 600 2004 DODGE 1500 Ram SLT QC, 5.7 volts, 700 hrs, $25,000; 16V92 w/800 KW, GRUNTHAL, MB. Hemi, 4x4 auto, 123,000 kms, good rub- 600 volts, 700 hrs, $30,000; KT450 CumAGENT FOR T.E.A.M. MARKETING ber, new safety, $7400; 45’ WilRich cult. mins w/250 KW, $15,000. Can-Am Truck w/harrows, $2900; 40 Cockshutt tractor Export Ltd, 1-800-938-3323, Delisle, SK. w/post pounder, $2900; McKee round balREGULAR er, $700 OBO. 204-728-1861, Brandon, MB GPS OUTBACK EZ-DRIVE TC with S2 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. ODESSA ROCKPICKER SALES: New Degelman equipment, land rollers, Strawmaster, rockpickers, protill, dozer blades. 306-957-4403, 306-536-5097, Odessa, SK. FLAX STRAW BUNCHER and land levelers. Building now! Book orders by year end for 2016 prices! 306-957-4279, Odessa, SK.

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WANTED: GOOD USED 18.4x16.1 swather tires and Allis Chalmers 7040 and OILWELL TUBE: 42’ 2-3/8” $45; 31’ 2-7/8 up tractor. 204-373-2502 lv msg Emerson $39; 4-1/2” $1.40/ft. Sizes up to 7” WANTED: LLOYD WATER PUMP, 12” to available. Rod: 36’ 1-1/2” $18; 31’ 3/4” $9. 888-792-6283. www.monarchtrailers.com 13”. Call 204-385-2753, Gladstone, MB. WANTED: Older and newer tractors, in running condition or for parts. Goods Used Tractor Parts, 1-877-564-8734.

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, MF #36 DISCERS. Will pay top dollar pumps and motors. If we don’t have it, we and pick from anywhere. Phone Mike will get it for you! Call 306-867-9461, 306-867-7037, Outlook, SK. 306-723-4875, Cupar, SK. WANTED: USED, BURNT, old or ugly tractors. Newer models too! Smith’s Tractor Wrecking, 1-888-676-4847.

GUARANTEED PRESSURE TREATED fence posts, lumber slabs and rails. Call Lehner 2007 MF GC 2300, FWA, loader, diesel, hyWood Preservers Ltd., ask for Ron dro., Cat I, 3PTH, 540 PTO, $8900. Cam306-763-4232, Prince Albert, SK. Don Motors, 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK.

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TUESDAY DECEMBER 20, 2016 11:00am BARRY HONISH, RORKETON, MB. 204-732-2009 (RES) 150 CHAR & SIM X COWS DUE FEB-MARCH-APRIL COMPLETE HERD DISPERSAL GLEN CHUTE, ETHELBERT, MB. 204-742-3720 160 RED & BLACK ANGUS & MIXED COWS, BRED RED & BLACK ANGUS

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.

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FLAT ROCK RANCH (HUBER FAMILY) 204-448-2687 30 BLACK & RED COWS, BRED BLACK AND RED DUE TO START CALVING MID MAY ARMAND & COLLEEN VERHAGHE 30 SIMX COWS, BRED SIMMENTAL DUE TO CALF MARCH 1st FOR COMPLETE INFO & VIDEO’S GO TO srauction.ca or call 204-447-2266

2008 MOD FIELD office complex, 16 units, 12x60. Can be sold in 4, 8 or 16 units. 90 offices total. Call 780-983-0936, Clyde, AB. H. S. KNILL TRANSPORT, est. 1933, specializing in purebred livestock transportation. Providing weekly pick up and delivery service across Canada/USA and Mexico. Gooseneck service available in Ontario, Quebec and USA. US and Canada customs bonded carrier. Call 1-877-442-3106, fax 519-442-1122, hsknill@pppoe.ca or www.hsknilltransport.com 155 King Edward St., Paris, ON. N3L 0A1.

LAZY RAINBOW RIVER RANCH has 115 Simmental, Charolais, Red and Black Ancross bred heifers. Preg checked. Can 53 BRED HEIFERS, preg. tested, Angus and gus til late fall as an option. Price negoAngus cross. 34 black, 19 red, bred to two feed tiable. 204-372-6945, Fisher Branch. 2 year Black Angus bulls, (John Mcmahon, Inwood, MB), to calve March/April. Bulls are also for sale. 6 open heifers Red and BRED HEIFERS: Approx. 200 big, strong Black Angus. Will sell as package or bred top of the line, one iron Simmental and heifers only. $2200 bred heifers, $130,000 Simmental Red Angus cross, bred Red or package OBO. 204-642-5771, Gimli, MB. Black Angus. Exposed May 24th, 2016. Full vaccination program plus Ivomec. Contact Email: chaggie@hotmail.com 3J Simmental Farms, 306-325-4622 or 306-327-8005, Lintlaw, SK. OSSAWA ANGUS, MARQUETTE, MB. has for sale purebred Black heifer calves. Also 25 EXCELLENT SIMMENTAL Angus cross2 year old bulls. Info. call 204-375-6658. bred heifers, Red and Black, bred to proven easy calving Simmental bull, due Feb. JARDINE FARMS LTD. has for sale 52 bred and March. Pheasantdale Cattle Co., heifers, bred to Black Angus bull, due to 306-335-7553, Balcarres, SK. calve March 15- Apr. 15, $1800/head firm. Phone 204-354-2254, Brookdale, MB. CHAROLAIS COWS BRED polled Charolais, purebred and commercial, calving Feb.REGISTERED BLACK ANGUS bull April. Call Layne and Paula Evans, calves, low birth weight, very quiet. We’ve 306-252-2246, Kenaston, SK. been in registered Blacks for over 50 yrs. Buy now and save! EPD’s and delivery BRED COW HERD REDUCTION, by half. available. Amaranth, MB. 204-843-2287. 150 head. Would trade for light or tough feed grain. Call 306-432-4803, Lipton, SK. SOUTH VIEW RANCH has Black and Red Angus 2 year old bulls. Ceylon, SK. Call RED ANGUS- GELBVIEH cross heifers, Shane 306-869-8074, Keith 306-454-2730. bred July 10, Black Angus. Good big heifers, bought as calves from one ranch. Full SELLING: BLACK ANGUS BULLS. Wayside vaccination, asking $1990 each. Chanig Angus, Henry and Bernie Jungwirth, Ranch, 306-478-2658, Mankota, SK. 306-256-3607, Cudworth, SK. 20 EXCELLENT HOME raised Simm/Angus BLACK ANGUS BULLS, two year olds, se- bred heifers, very quiet, exposed to Red men tested, guaranteed breeders. Delivery Angus bull June 1st. Mitch 306-467-4975, available. 306-287-3900, 306-287-8006, 306-467-7912, Duck Lake, SK. Englefeld, SK. www.skinnerfarms.ca QUALITY HERD FOR SALE: 165 mostly PUREBRED BLACK ANGUS long yearling Simmental cross. Red, Tan and Black cows, bulls, replacement heifers, AI service. ranging from 1st calvers to mature cows, Meadow Ridge Enterprises, 306-373-9140 bred Simmental or Charolais; 40 heifers, mostly Simmental cross, bred Limousin. or 306-270-6628, Saskatoon, SK. Start calving March 3rd, 2016. Call 306-210-8497, Tramping Lake, SK.

BUYING ELK for local and international meat markets. Call us for competitive pricing and easy marketing. Phone Ian at WANT THE ORGANIC ADVANTAGE? Contact an organic Agrologist at Pro-Cert 204-848-2498 or 204-867-0085. for information on organic farming: prospects, transition, barriers, benefits, certification and marketing. Call 306-382-1299, Saskatoon, SK. or info@pro-cert.org KELLN SOLAR SUMMER/WINTER WATERING System, provides water in remote areas, improves water quality, increases pasture productivity, extends dugout life. St. Claude/Portage, 204-379-2763. RENN 1355 SILAGE feed wagon, 4 augers, new scale, 540 PTO, stored inside, exc. cond., $16,500. New Concept 22” rollermill, PTO drive, transport wheels, vg cond., $7500. Farm King 18” rollermill, 10’ discharge auger, PTO drive, transport wheels, vg cond., $2900. 204-937-2922, Roblin MB CUSTOM GRAIN ROLLING on your yard w/new PTO Apollo rollermill. New Apollo Sven rollermill sales, used mills buying and selling. Re-grooving all makes. Manitoba Distributor Direct. Phone Farmers Premium Equipment, Randy 204-729-5162 RENN PTO GRAIN ROLLER, 22” rollers, 12’ unloading auger, mounted on trailer, $3800. Call 306-562-7615, Buchanan, SK. GRAIN PROCESSING: 16” Sven rollermill, 10 HP, quick release, 6’ cross auger, 2 leg, overhead processed grain tank, all wiring, asking $7500. 306-862-4849, Aylsham, 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.

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

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1987 REGENT 16x72, 3 bdrm., 2 bath, new windows and shingles, 25x32’ addition, $32,000 OBO. 306-252-2901, Kenaston, SK MEDALLION HOMES 1-800-249-3969 Immediate delivery: New 16’ and 20’ modular homes; Also used 14’ and 16’ homes. Now available: Lake homes. Medallion Homes, 306-764-2121, Prince Albert, SK.

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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 RTMS AND SITE built homes. Call 1-866-933-9595, or go online for pictures and pricing at: www.warmanhomes.ca J&H HOMES: Western Canada’s most trusted RTM Home Builder since 1969. View at www.jhhomes.com 306-652-5322

CATTLE SHELTER PACKAGES or built on site. For early booking call 1-800-667-4990 or visit our website: ORGANIC FEED GRAIN. Call DMI www.warmanhomecentre.com 306-515-3500, Regina, SK. STEEL VIEW MFG. Self-standing panels, windbreaks, silage/hay bunks, feeder pan- TRADE AND EXPORT CANADA BUYING els, sucker rod fence posts. Custom or- all grades of organic grains. Fast payment ders. Call Shane 306-493-2300, Delisle, and pick up. Call 306-433-4700. SK. www.steelviewmfg.com WANTED: ORGANIC LENTILS, peas and chickpeas. Stonehenge Organics, Assiniboia, SK., 306-640-8600, 306-640-8437.

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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.

50 BLACK AND 10 BWF bred heifers bred 90- TWO YR. OLD and yearling Red Angus to easy calving Black Angus bulls, turned bulls. Guaranteed, semen tested, and de- out July 1st. Ph 306-493-2969, Delisle, SK. livered in the spring. Bob Jensen, 306-967-2770, Leader, SK. 44 TOPCUT ONE IRON Red Angus cross bred heifers, AI’d to low birthweight Red F BAR & ASSOCIATES Red and Black An- Angus bull, very impressive group of heifgus bulls, bred heifers and yearling heifers ers. Call 306-937-2880 or 306-441-5010 for sale this fall. Great genetics, easy han- Battleford, SK. dling, registered or commercial, delivery available. Detailed info. ph Allen & Merilyn GOOD QUALITY BRED HEIFERS. Red Staheli, Eddystone, MB, 204-448-2124, or Angus, Red Angus cross Hereford and Red email: amstaheli@inethome.ca Angus cross Simmental. Bred Red Angus. Ferguson Stock Farm Ltd., 306-895-4825, SOUTH VIEW RANCH has Red and Black Paynton, SK. Angus 2 year old bulls. Ceylon, SK. Call Shane 306-869-8074, Keith 306-454-2730. 75 SECOND AND THIRD Black and Red Angus young bred cows. Call 306-773-1049 Sign up for daily enews at RED ANGUS BULLS, two year olds, se- or 306-741-6513, Swift Current, SK. manitobacooperator.ca men tested, guaranteed breeders. Delivery available. 306-287-3900, 306-287-8006, 2014 HIGHLINE BALE PRO CFR651, with Englefeld, SK. www.skinnerfarms.ca chopper and grain tank, processed 1000 bales, asking $27,000. Call 306-397-2653, REG. RED ANGUS bulls born Feb./Mar. 306-441-2663, Edam, SK. 2016, calving ease, good growth; Also reg. 2002 BALE KING 2000 bale processor, heifer calves for sale. Little de Ranch, condition, $5500. Call PONY GELDING, SADDLE and harness good 306-845-2406, Turtleford, SK. trained, $1500; To give away: 3 pony 306-723-4867, 306-545-5007, Cupar, SK. mares. Bamford Pony Farm, La Riviere, SVEN ROLLER MILLS. Built for over 40 MB, call 204-242-2369 or 204-825-7830. years. PTO/elec. drive, 40 to 1000 bu./hr. Example: 300 bu./hr. unit costs $1/hr. to COMING 2 YR. old polled PB Charolais run. Rolls peas and all grains. We regroove bulls, come red factor. Call Kings Polled and repair all makes of mills. Call Apollo Charolais, 306-435-7116, Rocanville, SK. Machine 306-242-9884, 1-877-255-0187. www.apollomachineandproducts.com PUREBRED CHAROLAIS HEIFERS bred to Legend, also 10 commercial heifers bred HI-HOG CATTLE SQUEEZE and hi-hog Charolais. Layne and Paula Evans, BREEDING EWES, EXPOSED: Cluns and grain dispenser. Call 306-773-1049 or 306-252-2246, Kenaston, SK. mixed breeds as well as various rams. Call 306-741-6513, Swift Current, SK. 204-842-5237, evenings, Birtle, MB. 1982 TW20 FORD tractor, FWA, w/FEL and grapple fork. Call 306-773-1049 or 306-741-6513, Swift Current, SK. BRED COWS, HEIFERS, COW/CALF pairs exc. herdsires bought in AB and SK. Elm SASK. SHEEP DEV. BOARD sole dis- 2002 521DXT CASE payloader w/grapple fork. Call 306-773-1049 or 306-741-6513, Creek, MB., 204-745-7894, 204-436-2284. tributor of sheep ID tags in Sask., offers Swift Current, SK. programs, marketing services and sheep/ SELLING PKG. OF polled Hereford bred goat supplies. 306-933-5200, Saskatoon, heifers. Top quality, bred to easy calving SK. www.sksheep.com Hereford bull. Corey Lees 306-577-9971 or George Lees at 306-577-5578, Arcola, SK. The following dealer and agent have applied for a licence under 25 BRED HEIFERS bred Hereford. February the Livestock Dealers and Agents calving, balance due March/April. ExcelLicencing regulation, which comes lent group. Registration papers available. under the Livestock and Livestock Call Duncan or Jeff Lees at: 306-455-2619 Products Act. (C.C.S.M. c. L170) or 306-577-1375, Arcola, SK. 9 HEREFORD HEIFERS selling at Candiac Auction Mart, Dec. 16, Candiac, SK. Bred Hereford or Red Angus. For info contact Herman Bieber 306-727-3127 Wolseley SK

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

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).

TRUE BLUE HEELER has a litter of Blue Heeler pups ready January 12, 6 females, 2 males, out of Violet by Jaxon. Excellent working dogs. 306-492-2447, 306-290-3339, Clavet, SK.

RM OF GLENSIDE 377: Prime ranching opportunity! 1296 sq. ft. bungalow built in 1988. Detached garage, metal shop/riding arena, horse barn and newer corrals. 308 total acres of land. (Both native and tame grass, cross fenced into many paddocks). SE 04-40-14 W3 and SE 33-39-14 W3. $499,000. For more info. phone Duane Neufeldt, RE/MAX Saskatoon - Biggar 306-948-8055. www.duaneneufeldt.com RM 260-261, LAND FOR RENT BY TENDER. RM 260: SE-15-27-23, NE-16-27-23, NW-16-27-23, SW-2127-23. RM 261: NE-25-25-26, NW-25-25-26, SE-35-25-26. Highest or any offer may not necessarily accepted. All offers due by January 15, 2017. Grant Specht, Box 38, Eatonia, SK. S0L 0Y0. Home 306-967-2768, cell 306-463-9768.

LAND AUCTION, Stoney Run Cattle Corp., Thursday, December 22, 2016, Days Inn, Estevan, SK., 7:00 PM. Join Mack Auction Company, Dec. 22 for your chance to own 6 quarter sections of prime grass and hay land in RM of Enniskillen #3. There is unlimited potential for 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 acres native grass, partially fenced. 2016 taxes $234.13. 6. NE-1-1-3-W2 RM#3, 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 www.mackauctioncompany.com for sale bill and photos. Join us on Facebook and Twitter. Mack Auction Co., your land Auctioneers. 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815. PL #311962. 160 ACRES near Regina with yard and business opportunity; 15 acres w/large character home, plus 2nd home on property within 35 miles of Regina or Weyburn on Hwy. #35; 160 acres w/large home, 3 car heated garage, large shop, horse barn, plenty of water, 20 min. NE of Regina.; Near Pilot Butte, 80 acre development land; 90+ acres, Hwy. #11, 7 mi. North of Saskatoon, development; RM Perdue, 2 quarters W. of Saskatoon on Hwy #14; 2 miles East of Balgonie Hwy. #1, 145 acre development land. Brian Tiefenbach 306-536-3269, Colliers Int., Regina, SK. www.collierscanada.com

RM DOUGLAS- 6 quarters high assessed farmland, 1800 sq. ft. house, quonset, and 30,000 bushel grain storage. MLS 584933; RM MEETING LAKE- 1 quarter grassland fenced. MLS 588573. Great Plains Realty Inc. contact Mike Janostin at 306-481-5574, mike@greatplainsrealty.ca or greatplainsrealty.ca WATER PROBLEMS? ELIMINATE rust, smell, bad taste, hardness, sodium odor. FARMLAND AND YARD SITE, RM of Prince The Water Clinic, 1-800-664-2561, Albert #461 (Hamlet of MacDowall, SK). www.thewaterclinic.com 406.12 acres. 1975 mobile home. Nicely treed yard - great building site. 8 Westeel FARMLAND FOR SALE BY TENDER: Approx grain bins (10,000 bu.), barn, outbuildings. 10 miles East of Viking, AB. The following Power, NG, phone, well, city water runs by are offered for sale by tender subject to property. $497,000 OBO. 306-922-3104, the encumbrances and interests as are re- email: macdowallfarmland@outlook.com corded on the existing Certificate of Titles. SE 16-48-11-W4, 155.4 acres, approx. FARMLAND NW-35-30-12-W3 near (130 crop land and 25.4 slough/native Harris. Assess 56,100. 1 year lease in place land); NW 16-48-11-W4, 160 acres (ap- til end of 2017 ($7000) that will go to new prox. 140 crop and 20 slough/native); NE owner. Asking $239,000. Ph 306-220-0191 16-48-11-W4, 155.7 (approx. 90 tame grass, 65.7 slough/native). All have newer RURAL WATER, FARMS, acreages. Multi4 wire fence. For more info. 780-777-5227 pure membrane system, 2000 gal./day. (leave message). Bids will be considered The Water Clinic, www.thewaterclinic.com on the total package or by individual quar- 1-800-664-2561. ter section. The highest and/or any bid will not necessarily be accepted. If the NEVER...HAUL OR purchase those heavy successful bidder does not complete the bags of water softening salt or expensive purchase after the acceptance of the ten- bottle water again! The Water Clinic, der, the deposit shall be forfeited. www.thewaterclinic.com 1-800-664-2561. 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 quar- RM CANWOOD #494- $990,000. 1202 ter, SW 35-01-34 W1. Offers. Mail to: Box acres good pasture w/Little Shell River running thru it. Approx. 660 acres cult. 188, Carnduff, SK. S0C 0S0. 306-483-7477 tame hay and the balance main natural FARMLAND NE SK(Clemenceau) 4 quarters and bush pasture. Fairly good fence, also plus 36 acre riverside parcel w/5 bdrm. the seller has done some gravel test holes. home. Featuring: bins on concrete with di- What was found is very interesting on aprect hit on railroad cars, 40 acres of mostly prox. 400 acres. The buyers would responmature spruce timber, 2 farmyards- 1 bor- sible for their own testing. As well, there is dering Etomami River and 50 miles of pro- some spruce timber. MLS®574209. Info. vincial forest, excellent elk hunting and call Lloyd Ledinski, Re/Max of the Battleother big game and goose. 580 acres cult. fords, 306-446-8800, 306-441-0512. Full line of farm equipment and sawmill 255 ACRES IN RM of Cote #271: Approx. also available Reg Hertz, 306-865-7469. 160 acres seeded to cereal crop, balance in tame hay. Close to Duck Mountain ProFARMLAND FOR SALE in the Kipling, SK. vincial Park. Municipal water pipeline runs area, RM 124. 7 quarters with 1000 cult. through property. Located approx. 8 miles acres, 1200 sq. ft. w/double att. garage, from Kamsack, SK. $1693/acre. E-mail: nat. gas heat, built in 1995, heated shop, pmcssdi266tech@telus.net quonset, seed cleaning complex incl. weigh scale and apple grain storage. 306-736-2850, 306-735-7575.

BORDER COLLIE PUPS red and white, from working parents, ready to go, $500. 306-587-7169, Success, SK. 8 QUARTERS GRAIN LAND for rent in RM Kellross 247. Located 5 miles N of Leross, PUREBRED BORDER COLLIE pups. From SK. 306-736-9018, 306-736-3272. good working and personable parents. RM OF ROSEMOUNT #378: Starter Contact 306-553-2213, Swift Current, SK. farm/ranch! Older 1 3/4 storey character home approx 2000 sq. ft. Heated detached garage, quonset, open front shelter, corrals, bins. 186 acres of land. (70 cultivated remainder pasture and yard site). NW 36-36-16 and part of SW 36-36-16 W3 $349,000. For more info. phone Duane Neufeldt, RE/MAX Saskatoon - Biggar LOG HOMES AND CABINS, sidings, pan- 306-948-8055. www.duaneneufeldt.com eling, decking. Fir and Hemlock flooring, timbers, special orders. Phone Rouck SEVERAL QUALITY LAND packages for Bros., Lumby, BC. 1-800-960-3388. sale. Please check out our website at www.rouckbros.com www.hciventures.ca Regina, SK.

160 ACRES NW-5-21-26WPM, 115 cult. RM Riding Mountain West near Angusville, MB. please mail written offers to Box 735, Arborg, MB. R0C 0A0. Info. 204-376-2971. RM OF BIFROST, RIVERTON, 158 acres. SE-26-21-3E 100 acres in trefoil, balance bush. Written tenders accepted until Dec. 31, 2016. Submit tenders to: T. Hayka, PO Box 23, Arnes, MB. R0C 0C0. Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. QUARTER SECTION NE-20-3-28, Pearson, MB. area. 120 acres broke, 40 acres hayland. Call/text for price 306-551-7186. RM RUSSELL. 3400 acres. For more details please go check out our website at www.hciventures.ca Regina, SK.

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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

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CERTIFIED CDC CALVI. Phone Grant at Greenshields Seeds, 306-746-7336, TOP QUALITY CERTIFIED alfalfa and grass 306-524-4339, Semans, SK RURAL water, farms, acreages. Multi-pure seed. Call Gary or Janice Waterhouse membrane system, 2000 gal./day. No 306-874-5684, Naicam, SK. CERT. CANTATE CANARY SEED. Highmore water softeners. The Water Clinic, est yielding available variety. Hansen www.thewaterclinic.com 1-800-664-2561. Seeds, 306-465-2525 or 306-861-5679, Yellow Grass, SK. jsh2@sasktel.net

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HORSE OR DAIRY HAY, alfalfa, Timothy, brome, 1st and 2nd cut, med. sq., stored TARPCO, SHUR-LOK, MICHEL’S sales, inside. Test and delivery available. Ph/text service, installations, repairs. Canadian company. We carry aeration socks. We 204-771-7496, 204-738-2183, Petersfield. now carry electric chute openers for grain 100 LARGE ROUND bales, Timothy and trailer hoppers. 1-866-663-0000. alfalfa, approx 1400 lbs, very good quality, shedded. Call 204-886-2960, Teulon, MB.

2015 1st & 2nd cut, 2016 1st cut alfalfa/ grass round bales, price negotiable. Will CHECK OUT OUR inventory of quality used highway tractors. For more details call load. 204-265-3349, Beausejour, MB. 204-685-2222 or view information at 38 ROUND HAY BALES 1st cut alfalfa www.titantrucksales.com mix, $25 each. 9 round bales 2nd cut pure alfalfa, $30 each. Phone 204-882-2356, 4 WINTER GOODYEAR 22.5-65x17 tires Ste Agathe, MB. with wheels and hub caps, like new cond., fits Ford or Dodge car, $500 OBO. TOP QUALITY HORSE HAY in small 204-827-2162, Glenboro, MB. squares, $4-$6; Also good heavy feed oats for sale. 204-734-5139, Swan River, MB. GOOD USED TRUCK TIRES: 700/8.25/ HAVE HAY FOR SALE, 5x6 bales of mixed 900/1000/1100x20s; 11R22.5/11R24.5; hay, $35 each. 204-485-4352, Selkirk, MB. 9R17.5, matched sets available. Pricing from $90. K&L Equipment and Auto. Ph 1000 ROUND 5x6 bales. Grass/legume Ladimer, 306-795-7779, Ituna, SK; Chris grass, unthreshed barley and straw. Excel- at 306-537-2027, Regina, SK. WANTED HEATED CANOLA. No broker lent to average quality. Priced accordingly. involved. Sell direct to crushing plant. Contact Ed 306-563-6261, Gorlitz, SK. MR. TIRE CORP. For all your semi and Cash on delivery or pickup. 306-228-7306 Get the APP »» 8000 SMALL SQUARE alfalfa/grass mix half ton tire needs call Mylo 306-921-6555 or 306-228-7325, Unity, SK. bales, no rain, 60-70 lbs., $5/bale; 30 Serving all of Saskatchewan. round green oat bales, 1200 lbs., $50/bale. Call 306-421-6310, Arcola, SK. TIRES TIRES TIRES! Radial, bias, new, used. 20.8x42, 18.4x42, 20.8x38, 18.4x38, ROUND NET WRAPPED Alfalfa/Brome 20.8R34, 18.4x34, 900/60R32, 800/65R bales. No rain. Approx 1500 lbs., 4¢/lb. 32, 24.5x32, 18.4x30, 23.1x30, 16.9x28, 306-482-7492, Carnduff, SK. 28Lx26, 18.4x26, 19.5Lx24. Semis, skid steers. Best price and value guaranteed! TOP QUALITY HAY for sale, shedded, can www.combineworld.com 1-888-278-4905 • Competitive Prices CERTIFIED CDC MARBLE, dark speckled deliver, 306-501-9204 ask for Paul. Belle lentils. Call Grant, Greenshields Seeds, Plain Colony, Belle Plain, SK. • Prompt Movement 306-746-7336, 306-524-4339, Semans, SK LONG LAKE TRUCKING, two units, custom • Spring Thrashed hay hauling. Call 306-567-7100, Imperial, CHECK OUT OUR parts specials at CERT. #1 CDC IMPULSE CL red lentil. SK. “ON FARM PICK UP” Highest yielding Clearfield red lentil Call www.Maximinc.Com/parts or call Maxim 1-877-250-5252 306-465-2525, 306-861-5679 Hansen CUSTOM BALE HAULING. Will haul large Truck & Trailer, 1-888-986-2946. Seeds, Yellow Grass SK. jsh2@sasktel.net squares or round. Phone 306-567-7199, Kenaston, SK.

AAC BRANDON, reg. and cert., top quality seed. Gregoire Seed Farms Ltd, North Battleford, SK., 306-441-7851, 306-445-5516. gregfarms@sasktel.net

ELIAS SCALES MFG., several different ways to weigh bales and livestock; Platform scales for industrial use as well, nonelectric, no balances or cables (no weigh like it). Shipping arranged. 306-445-2111, North Battleford, SK. www.eliasscales.com

ICE SHACKS- INSULATED shacks now on for $2399. Accessories avail., rod holders, slush buckets, hole sleeves, catch covers, stoves and more. See your nearest Flaman location 1-888-435-2626.

WANTED: OFF-GRADE PULSES, oil seeds and cereals. All organic cereals and specialty crops. Prairie Wide Grain, Saskatoon, SK., 306-230-8101, 306-716-2297. 3 - 1000 GALLON PROPANE tanks. 2 are c/w trailers; and 1 - 500 gal. propane tank. Call for details 306-287-8062, Watson, SK. TOP QUALITY ALFALFA, variety of grasses and custom blends, farmer to farmer. Gary ROUND ALFALFA/ALFALFA GRASS solid POLY TANKS: 15 to 10,000 gal.; Bladder Waterhouse 306-874-5684, Naicam, SK. core greenfeed 5x6 JD hay bales for sale. tanks from 220 to 88,000 gallon; Water Call 306-237-4582, Perdue, SK. and liquid fertilizer; Fuel tanks, single and BUYING: ALFALFA SEED and all types of grass seed. Call Gary at Waterhouse 2016 ALFALFA and ORCHARD grass bales, double wall; Truck and storage, gas or dsl. Seeds, 306-874-5684, Naicam, SK. 3x4x8’, 4¢/lb. and up depending on Wilke Sales, 306-586-5711, Regina, SK. quality, reasonable freight. Call Alvin 204-355-4980, cell 204-371-5744.

CERTIFIED CONVENTIONAL CM440 grazing corn. Early maturing, leafier for increased grazing yield. No planter required. Swath or stand graze cattle, sheep, bison and for wildlife food plots. CanaMaize ETHELBERT MB. 150 acres fertile cropland. Seed Inc., call 1-877-262-4046. 816 sq. ft. 2 bedroom bungalow, full base- www.canamaize.com ment, 40x60’ Zipperlock quonset, 4 steel grain bins, double detached garage, cattle shelter, older barns and buildings w/metal roofs. Well maintained. Call 204-638-7947 CERT. #1 CS CAMDEN, Triactor, Souris. Century21macmillan.com Dauphin, MB. excellent quality. Northland Seeds Inc., RURAL water, farms, acreages. Multi-pure 306-324-4315, Margo, SK. membrane system; 2000 gal./day. No more water softeners. The Water Clinic, EXCELLENT QUALITY CERTIFIED #1 CS Camden, Summit, CDC Minstrel, CDC Rufwww.thewaterclinic.com 1-800-664-2561. fian, CDC Orrin. Frederick Seeds, 306-287-3977, Watson, SK. WATER PROBLEMS? Multi-Tech no salt softening system. Never purchase or haul water or softener salt ever again! Call The CERTIFIED #1 CDC Limerick and Cooper, Water Clinic, 1-800-664-2561. CERTIFIED AAC BRANDON, AAC Jatharia excellent quality. Northland Seeds Inc., Grant, Greenshields Seeds, 306-746-7336, 306-324-4315, Margo, SK. 306-524-4339, Semans, SK. CERTIFIED CDC AMARILLO, CDC LimeMULCHING- TREES, BRUSH, Stumps. EXCELLENT QUALITY CERTIFIED #1 rick, CDC Greenwater, CDC Mosaic. Call Call today 306-933-2950. Visit us at: Cardale, CDC Utmost, CDC Plentiful, Grant, Greenshields Seeds, 306-746-7336, www.maverickconstruction.ca Muchmore, AAC Elie, AAC Connery, AAC 306-524-4339, Semans, SK Brandon, Elgin ND. Frederick Seeds, 306-287-3977, Watson, SK. GREEN PEAS: CDC Raezer, CDC Limerick, CDC Greenwater, Fdn., Reg. and Cert. on AAC ELIE, CERT., sister to AAC Brandon, all, top quality seed. Gregoire Seed Farms top quality seed. Gregoire Seed Farms Ltd, Ltd, North Battleford, SK., 306-441-7851, North Battleford, SK., 306-441-7851, 306-445-5516. gregfarms@sasktel.net 306-445-5516. gregfarms@sasktel.net

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ROUND SOFTCORE BALES, Brome/Alfalfa, $80 per ton; Alfalfa, $90 per ton. Call 306-842-5710, Weyburn, SK.

FARM LABOURER REQUIRED for livestock HAY BALES ROUND mixed 5x5, hard operation. Duties include: operating, maincore, no rain, net wrapped, horse quality, taining seeding & harvesting equip. Smoke $100/bale. Near Regina, SK 306-539-6123 free enviro., $17/hr. Housing avail. Lyle Lumax, 204-525-2263, Swan River, MB.

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NUVISION COMMODITIES is currently purchasing feed barley, wheat, peas and milling oats. 204-758-3401, St. Jean, MB. CREEP FEED RATION, oats and barley mix, 10,000 bu., very clean, no weeds. 306-642-5812, 306-642-8344, Scout Lake WANTED: FEED GRAIN, barley, wheat, peas, green or damaged canola. Phone Gary 306-823-4493, Neilburg, SK.

ROUND BALE PICKING and hauling, small KORNUM WELL DRILLING, farm, cottage or large loads. Travel anywhere. Also hay and acreage wells, test holes, well rehabilitation, witching. PVC/SS construction, exfor sale. 306-382-0785, Vanscoy, SK. pert workmanship and fair pricing. 50% 280 FIRST CUT alfalfa mix, 70% alfalfa, government grant now available. Indian 30% mix grass, avg. 1450 lbs, $52.50/bale Head, SK., 306-541-7210 or 306-695-2061 or $75/ton; 600 greenfeed barley alfalfa mix, avg. 1550 lbs., no rain, $57.50/bale or $75/ton; 238 2nd cut alfalfa, avg. 1650 lbs, no rain, $82.50/bale or $100/ton. Call U-DRIVE TRACTOR TRAILER Training, Dwayne at 306-662-8532, Fox Valley, SK. 30 years experience. Day, 1 and 2 week 400 BROME/ALFALFA 6x6 round hay bales, upgrading programs for Class 1A, 3A and .04¢/lb., no rain. Contact 306-634-7920, air brakes. One on one driving instructions. 306-421-1753, Estevan, SK. 306-786-6600, Yorkton, SK.

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CFIA proposes new humane livestock transport regulations The proposed regulations cover everything from assessment of livestock’s fitness for transport to dealing with unfit and compromised animals and hot and cold weather “Transportation is one of the most stressful events that an animal will experience during its life.”

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he Canadian Food Inspection Agency has released proposed amendments to its humane livestock transportation regulations, the first significant update of rules that date back to 1997. The regulations are available for comments from farm and other organizations until Feb. 15. Livestock groups say they’re studying the lengthy documentation and would offer any suggestions by the February deadline. After that, CFIA will assess the comments from them and other organizations before drafting the final version, which will likely appear this fall. They will come with a yearlong implementation period. Cornelius Kiley, CFIA’s national manager of animal welfare, biosecurity and assurance programs, said in an interview he doesn’t expect the groups will find any surprises in the proposals. CFIA has been involved in the discussions on animal care codes conducted by the National Farmed Animal Care Council, which include humane transport provisions. “We’ve been having this discussion for 10 years,” Kiley said. The transport rules under the care codes are voluntary, while the CFIA regulations will be enforced by inspectors. However, the codes of practice will still supply the details anyone needs for complying with the new regulations, he adds. Protecting animal welfare in Canada is a shared responsibility between the federal and provincial governments, industry, producers, transporters, processors, registered slaughter establishments and the public, CFIA says. Kiley notes that when the previous regulations were set almost 40 years ago, the

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railways moved a lot of livestock. Now it’s entirely done by truck. The proposed regulations cover everything from assessment of livestock’s fitness for transport to dealing with unfit and compromised animals and shipments in hot and cold weather. Rules for feed, water and rest every 12 hours are also set out. “Transportation is one of the most stressful events that an animal will experience during its life due to the unfamiliar surroundings, noises, vibrations and movements, the proximity to humans, handling and unfamiliar animals, exposure to adverse conditions, and the lack of access to feed and water,” the CFIA announcement says. “An animal’s con-

dition can deteriorate quickly in these circumstances.” The proposed regulations are intended “to better align Canada’s requirements with current industry practices, international standards, new science and societal expectations about the proper care and transport of all animals into, within and out of Canada.” The process of animal transport begins with planning the transport, assembling the animals, loading, confinement in a crate or conveyance for the purpose of transport, transporting the animals and ends with unloading the animal from the conveyance or container. CFIA documents say a small portion of

commercial carriers that transport animals by land would bear additional costs, but the majority would see no significant change. “An estimated 98 per cent of all shipments are already in compliance with the proposed amendments,” the CFIA wrote. “Some processors in the poultry industry may experience incremental costs associated with changes in management practices, but will realize cost savings in relation to the benefits resulting from these changes. The present value of the total industry costs is estimated to be approximately $3.9 million.” In addition to improving animal welfare, the proposed amendments would reduce transport losses and improve marketability and product quality, leading to benefits for consumers. CFIA also said the amendments would align Canada better with international animal standards such as those from the OEI, and those of trading partners like the United States, the European Union, Australia and New Zealand. “While the industry generally demonstrates good compliance with the present regulatory requirements, new sciencebased information that provides greater insights into animals’ needs is available,” CFIA said. With the better and clearer guidelines, CFIA said its ability to enforce them will improve.

Extra compensation coming for bovine TB in Alberta The federal government, after much prodding, is partnering with the Alberta provincial government to provide relief BY ALEX BINKLEY Co-operator contributor

he federal and Alberta governments have agreed to provide financial assistance to Alberta cattle producers facing extraordinary costs complying with bovine TB quarantine measures. Under the AgriRecovery plan, the producers can apply for assistance for costs associated with feeding and watering cattle they planned to sell as well as transportation, cleaning, disinfection and interest costs on loans. The governments said, in a news release, they will discuss the specifics of the assistance with farm groups “to ensure the program meets producers’ needs while being delivered in a simple and timely manner.” As well, ranchers “can continue to access immediate help

to address cash flow pressures through the Advance Payments Program. They’re eligible for an advance up to $400,000, with the first $100,000 being interest free. The federal government has been prodded repeatedly on the bovine TB outbreak in Alberta and Saskatchewan by farm groups and the Senate and Commons agriculture committees. More than 30 farms in southwestern Alberta and two farms in Saskatchewan have been placed under quarantine although officials told the committees the number could change as the investigation continues. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has beefed up its field and laboratory staff to deal with the issue. Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay told the Commons committee that one holdup is locating a facility

where the surplus calves can be housed while their fate is decided in tests. It’s expected to take months to finish testing cattle that have any link with the quarantined farm and disposing of any infected ones. Harpreet Kochhar, Chief Veterinary Officer for Canada, said the CFIA has already compensated farmers for cattle that were ordered destroyed because of bovine TB. He noted that CFIA’s western area Emergency Operations Centre in Calgary wasn’t fully activated on the issue until Oct. 24, almost a week after the first case was discovered in the province. Two weeks later, the National Emergency Operations Centre was activated, to provide additional communication and logistical support. CFIA has been communicating about the investigation through its website, he said.

Alberta ranchers have complained about lengthy delays in receiving responses to inquiries they made by telephone. “As of Nov. 28, there were six confirmed cases of bovine TB,” he said. “So far, all confirmed cases are from the one infected herd. All adult animals from this herd have been tested, and the removal and humane destruction of the herd has continued.” Twelve other farms have been deemed “infected based on the information received regarding animal commingling and close animal-to-animal contact,” he added. “There are currently over 40 premises which are under quarantine, and movement controls and numbers may continue to grow as the investigation proceeds. This is not unexpected given the nature of the disease and the herd management practices.”

Bovine TB is an infectious disease that has been subject to a mandatory national eradication program in Canada since 1923. “Livestock identification and traceability are the cornerstones of disease investigations like these, where the trace-out of the animal is largely dependent on sound records and easily accessible information from the producers,” Kochhar said. Quarantine is the key disease management tool to restrict the movement of potentially infected animals and limit the further spread of the disease,” he said. The current investigation involves large community pastures and a significant number of herd interactions, which makes traceability very critical. “CFIA veterinarians and inspectors from across Canada are currently being used in the investigation,” he noted. “We have also engaged retired CFIA veterinarians for this cause.”

The Manitoba Co-operator | December 15, 2016

Tyson antes up on meat alternatives US$150-million venture fund follows an earlier investment in plant-based protein company Beyond Meat By Tom Polansek CHICAGO / Reuters

yson Foods has launched a US$150million venture capital fund that will target investments in companies commercializing meat substitutes, deepening the largest U.S. chicken producer’s foray into alternative sources of protein. The fund also will invest in companies that aim to make m o n e y by re d u c i n g f o o d waste and those that develop technology products related to food and agriculture, the company said Dec. 5. Tyson’s interest in supporting substitutes to the chicken, beef and pork at the core of its business comes after the company took a five per cent stake in plant-based protein maker Beyond Meat in October. Meat faces pressure from diners who may be con-

In regulatory filings, the company warns investors that demand for alternative proteins could throw off its financial performance. Global sales of meat substitutes jumped to an estimated $4 billion this year, a 42 per cent rise since 2010, according to research firm Markets and Markets. That remains tiny compared with sales of real meat. Relatively few startup companies are making alternative forms of protein, according to AgFunder, an online food and agriculture investment platform. During the first half of 2016, they raised just $88 million, it said in a study in August. Large food and agriculture companies are increasingly using venture funds to invest in such startups, AgFunder CEO Rob Leclerc said. “It’s a bit of a hedge for them and gives the company an ability to get close to that culture that they lack,” he said.

Meat faces pressure from diners who may be concerned about animal welfare and the environmental impact of raising animals, or view vegetarian meals as healthier.

cerned about animal welfare and the environmental impact of raising animals, or view vegetarian meals as healthier. “ Where the consumer is headed is in a space of growth and demand for all forms of protein, with plantbased and alterative proteins b e i n g o n e o f t h o s e a re a s o f i n t e re s t ,” s a i d Mo n i c a McGurk, Tyson’s president for food service. Tyson has been working on the fund for months and outgoing chief executive Donnie Smith has supported it, said McGurk, who is also execu-

tive vice-president of strategy and new ventures. Last month, the company said Smith would step down at the end of the year and be replaced by the president, who was previously chief supply chain officer for Hillshire Brands, which Tyson bought in 2014. Ty s o n h a s i n c re a s i n g l y been focusing on highermargin packaged products, such as prepared foods, and McGurk said the new fund was “about broadening our exposure to innovative, new forms of protein and ways of producing food.”

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PEDv vaccine on horizon but biosecurity still key A PEDv vaccine, field tested during the recent Manitoba outbreak, still needs to be registered in Canada

BY ALLAN DAWSON Co-operator staff

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.

Veterinary researchers are currently testing a new vaccine against PEDv that was developed at the University of Saskatchewan. PHOTO: THINKSTOCK

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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 »

TB-stricken ranchers fear going ‘broke by spring’ as disease spreads Costs are mounting as quarantined cattle are fed, causing ranchers to fear for future BY ROD NICKEL Reuters

a n c h e r s i n We s t e r n Canada whose herds are under quarantine due to the spread of bovine tuberculosis told federal legislators Nov. 21 that they desperately need to sell cattle or collect compensation to avoid financial disaster. Ranchers who raise calves typically sell them in autumn to feedlots, where they are fattened to slaughter weight. But some ranchers are absorbing the cost of feeding calves longer due to quarantines by the Canadian government on 34 farms in southeast Alberta and two farms in southwest Saskatchewan. The federal Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed six cases of Alberta cattle with bovine TB, dating back to the September discovery of an infected cow at a U.S. slaughter plant. “The feed costs are going to destroy us,” said rancher Ross White, speaking by video to Canada’s agriculture committee meeting in Ottawa. “I’ll be broke by spring.” Rancher Brad Osadczuk told legislators that the quarantine is costing him $92,000 per month to feed 400 head of cattle, one-third of his herd. Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay said the government pays compensation for animals that are destroyed, but there currently is no program to help farmers whose herds are under quarantine. “I’ve asked my department to look into that and try to rectify the situation,” he told repor ters. “Having been a farmer, I fully understand the cost that’s involved.” An estimated 18,000 head of cattle are held in quarantine for testing, Rich Smith, executive director of Alberta Beef Producers, said in an interview. While the quarantines are causing “great hardship” for ranchers directly affected, it is unlikely to have a major impact on overall cattle supplies, he said. Exports of young cattle from Canada, the sixth-largest beef and veal exporter, to U.S. feedlots have dropped by more than one-third year to date, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. CFIA has said its testing, aimed at tracing the spread of TB, could take months. Bov i n e t u b e rc u lo s i s i s a contagious disease caused by bacteria that are closely related to the bacteria that cause tuberculosis in humans and birds, resulting in illness, coughing and death, according to the World Organization for Animal Health.

The Manitoba Co-operator | December 15, 2016

Death of Castro could free Cuba to produce biofuels Dictator had viewed biofuels as a route to starvation and thirst “Castro branded the use of food crops to produce ethanol “a sinister idea”...

By Marc Frank HAVANA/Reuters

he death of Cuban revolutionary Fidel Castro, a fierce critic of biofuels like ethanol, has raised hopes among industry experts that some of Cuba’s vast tracts of fallow land may soon be used to ease its dependence on fuel imports. Castro branded the use of food crops to produce ethanol “a sinister idea” that would result in millions more humans dying of “thirst and starvation.” His words set an ethical red line for Cuban energy production that has not been crossed, despite modernization undertaken by Castro’s brother Raul, who took over the presidency provisionally upon Fidel’s illness in 2006 and definitively in 2008. Cuba currently produces 96 per cent of its energy with fossil fuels, around 60 per cent of which are imported. But its development plans call for 24 per cent of energy needs to be produced from wind, solar and biofuels by 2030 in partnership with foreign investors. “I’m hopeful the Cubans are going to see this as a new day and opportunity. That they will continue to pay homage to the old guy but it is time to move forward,” said energy policy and Cuba specialist Jonathan Benjamin-Alvara at the University of Nebraska. He has advised U.S. energy companies interested in Cuba under the opening created by U.S. President Barack Obama, including Give Global Energy, which operates alternative energy projects internationally. “Food versus energy is an old story” that has yet to be settled, said Frank Corsini, Give Global Energy’s chairman and chief executive. He says all countries must eventually dedicate land to some sort of energy production. Cuba burns a sugar byproduct for fuel but not the more energyrich cane cellulose. A government portfolio of investment opportunities says Cuba wants to build 19 bioelectricity plants at sugar mills to generate some 750 megawatts. They would operate “for more than 200 days per year with sugar cane biomass and forestry biomass, basically marabu scrub,” it said, referring to the dense, prickly brush that has overrun much of Cuba’s arable land. Corsini said he discussed wind, solar and biofuels with Cuban officials in May and told them the plan would not work without operating 365 days a year, and for that they would have to grow some product, preferably sweet sorghum. “They are woefully inadequate in biomass,” Corsini said.

Makes sense The Cubans have been quietly experimenting with non-sugar energy crops, according to industry sources, and will soon be conducting sugar studies with faculty from the University of Florida and the University of Texas, said William Messina, an agriculture specialist at the University of Florida. Cuba faces obstacles besides the sensitive issue of how long to wait after Castro’s death before it might pursue ethanol. A U.S. trade embargo remains in place

Cuban sugar cane, seen here being harvested, could be a viable energy option for the island in the wake of Fidel Castro’s death. PHOTO: THINKSTOCK

and president-elect Donald Trump is threatening to reverse Obama’s rapprochement. Added to this, the ethanol industry has been through difficult times.

In Brazil, the world’s largest ethanol producer and one of Cuba’s most important trading partners, companies are trying to recover from weak sugar

and ethanol prices from 2010 to 2015, using a recent uptick to cut debt and improve installations. But one product long associated with Cuba is sugar.

“Ethanol production would make total sense for Cuba, since the countr y is a net importer of energy,” said Plinio Nastari, the chief sugar and ethanol analyst at Sao Paulobased Datagro consultancy. “They have favourable conditions to grow more cane.” Andrew Macdonald, the head of Havana Energy, a British firm backed by Chinese financing that is building the first biomass plant at a sugar mill in Cuba, said it was “logical” the government would eventually become more flexible. In the meantime, his company would build five plants to burn sugar cane refuse and marabu.

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The Manitoba Co-operator | December 15, 2016

Deere earnings beat estimates but outlook downbeat Global farm recession blamed for ongoing challenges but losses were smaller than predicted “The farm economy will not get better until you see farmer income levels rising, which have not for some years.”

BY MEREDITH DAVIS Reuters

eere & Co. reported a m u c h s m a l l e r- t h a n expected decline in quarterly earnings Nov. 22, after it cut costs and raised prices to compensate for sluggish demand for its agricultural and construction equipment, and its shares jumped more than 10 per cent. The company forecast revenue for the new fiscal year would fall about one per cent from $26.6 billion in 2016 (all figures U.S. funds), with net income declining to about $1.4 billion from $1.52 billion in 2015. The outlook “tells you that the global farm recession will continue,” Argus Research analyst Bill Selesky said. “The farm economy will not get better until you see farmer income levels rising, which have not for some years.”

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Deere & Co. is managing the agriculture downturn more effectively but there’s still storm clouds overhead. PHOTO: CREATIVE COMMONS/DRE DARK

Net income attributable to Deere fell to $285.3 million, or 90 cents per share, in the fourth quarter ended on Oct.

31 from $351.2 million, or $1.08 per share, a year earlier. Analysts on average had expected 40 cents per share,

according to Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S. “It was all kind of internal — either pricing or cost cutting,” said Jefferies analyst Stephen Volkmann. “It’s not that the cycle is turning, it is that they are managing it better than before.” Revenue fell three per cent to $6.52 billion, beating analysts’ estimates of $5.38 billion. Deere said it expected its equipment sales to decrease about one per cent for fiscal 2017 and to fall about four per cent in the first quarter from a year earlier.

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We a k c o m m o d i t y p r i c e s and low farm income are both expected to contribute to a five per cent to 10 per cent decline in full-year 2017 U.S. agricultural and turf industry sales of both large and small equipment, the company said. Deere said it expected industry sales to decline about five per cent in the European Union in full-year 2017. The company said improving economic and political conditions in Brazil and Argentina could contribute to an industry sales increase of 15 per cent of tractors and combines in South America.

China aims to double ethanol output by 2020 — agency Move comes as country reiterates opposition to using food crops for energy By Dominique Patton BEIJING / Reuters

hina is aiming to produce four million tonnes of ethanol by 2020, doubling output from the current level, even as it keeps tight control over the use of food grains to make the biofuel, a government plan showed Dec. 5. The world’s largest energy consumer plans to raise the non-fossil fuel portion of primary energy consumption to 15 per cent from 12 per cent by the end of its current five-year plan in 2020. But while other forms of renewable energy such as wind and solar have expanded rapidly in recent years, the country has struggled to meet its targets for agricultural energy production amid concerns over food security and a lack of large-scale collection of biomass raw materials, such as cornstalks. China currently produces 2.1 million tonnes of ethanol a year, despite targeting production capacity of four million tonnes in its previous five-year plan that ended in 2015. It reiterated the four-milliontonne goal in its new five-year plan to 2020, published by the National Energy Administration. China is also aiming for 15 gigawatts (GW) of installed biomass energy capacity by 2020, up from 10 GW currently, after failing to reach a previous target of 13 GW in 2015. The plan called for the “promotion and application of fuel ethanol” as well as “vigorous development of fibre ethanol,” such as ethanol made from cellulosic fibre, which uses the non-edible parts of plants. However, it also acknowledged that there has not yet been any breakthroughs in cellulosic fuel.

The Manitoba Co-operator | December 15, 2016

COUNTRY CROSSROADS CON N EC T I NG RU R A L FA M I L I E S

Pioneer sale offers historical insight Farmer and politician William D. Staples sold up in 1916 due to the war BY ALEX CAMPBELL Manitoba Agricultural Museum

he ad seen here appeared in a fall 1916 edition of the Canadian T h re s h e r m a n a n d Fa r m e r magazine. William Staples, Dominion grain commissioner, was selling his farm equipment as his son was on active service with the Canadian military. Staples senior therefore needed to discontinue his farming operation. William Staples was born at Fleetwood, Ontario on Nov. 10, 1868, son of James Staples and Jane Evans. He attended school at Fleetwood and Lindsay, Ontario and Winnipeg, and then became a farmer at Treherne, Manitoba. In 1892, he married Nellie May Metcalfe of Treherne. They had three children. He was a councillor and reeve of the Rural Municipality of South Norfolk, was elected to the House of Commons for Macdonald in 1904, beating J. Riddell, and was reelected in 1908 and 1911. He was appointed a grain commissioner for Canada in April 1912. William Staples passed away in Elm Creek in 1929. Oddly, given he was a reeve of the municipality and, later, MP, William Staples does not have an entry in the municipal history book prepared for the RM of South Norfolk. Such an entry would have given us more information on him. It does appear his son, James, survived his service with the Canadian military in the First World War as he seems to have passed away in 1956 in London, England, but it also seems he never returned to farm at Treherne. Perhaps the family having long since left the Treherne area is why there is no entry in the municipal history book. As the ad demonstrates, W.D. Staples had quite a lineup of equipment for sale. The most interesting piece was Diamond 40-70 gas tractor. Diamond gas tractors are extremely rare today with only one known example existing and that one is lacking the proper engine. Ver y little is known about Diamonds. The one existing example has three-speed, sliding-gear transmission. This was very advanced for a tractor at the time. It is known that the Diamond Iron Works entered its “America” 40-60 tractor in the 1912 Winnipeg agricultural motor contest in Winnipeg. However, the tractor, during the brake test phase of the contest, seems to have devel-

“Oddly, given he was a reeve of the municipality and, later, MP, William Staples does not have an entry in the municipal history book...”

William D. Staples was a pioneer farmer from the Treherne area and later a local and national politician. PHOTO: HOUSE OF COMMONS

oped nowhere the horsepower claimed for it and consumed more fuel than the other tractors while in the brake test. The tractor’s per for mance in the plowing phase suffered from this lack of power. It came seventh in a field of eight tractors in the class it was entered in. And the seventh place perhaps resulted from the eighth tractor being withdrawn from the test before it completed the test. The 40-60 appears generally similar to the 40-70 with one significant visible difference. The 40-60 had the operator positioned at the front of the tractor as the designer claimed that with the tractor being able to reach the speed of 3-1/2 miles an hour, the only possible place for the operator was at the front in order to properly control the machine at this stupendous speed. One obvious drawback to this position was that the tractor then had the engine cooling system located at the back of the tractor and so visibility to the rear was non-existent. The “America” like many other tractors of the time was fitted with a radiator cooled by exhaust-induced draft. The photo of the “America” shows a large vertical tank at the back with the exhaust pipe running into the cone forming the top of the tank. Probably the tank had tubes running through it

and an exhaust-induced draft sucked cool air up through the tubes. The 40-70 followed a more conventional layout with the operator at the back. Cooling was now accomplished by a front-mounted hor izontal tank probably with tubes through it and operated by a fan. The engine in the 40-70 appears similar to the engine in the America tractor, however, details of the engine are not known. One would think that Diamond by 1916 had addressed some of the engine issues made apparent in the 1912 tests. There is some suggestion that the tractor designer D.M. Hartsough was involved to

some extent in the design of the Diamond America tractor. Hartsough was a ver y early designer beginning work on tractors in 1899 and was a prolific designer involved with the Big 4 tractor, the Bull tractor, Happy Farmer tractor, Lion tractor, possibly the Minneapolis Ford tractor, and the LaCrosse tractor, all within 20 years. There is also suggestion that Diamond Iron Works built under contract some Big Four tractors, some Bull tractors and was also perhaps involved in the Lion tractor fiasco. Down payments were taken on Lion tractors but none were ever built and the down payments were lost.

The lack of information on Diamond’s activities and products points out a problem facing museums and historians. Few records have survived of early farm machinery companies and there are a large number of companies that appeared, operated briefly and then disappeared leaving no record except for some photos of their machines, some advertisements in farm papers and, at times, one or two tractors or other pieces. Alex Campbell is the director of the Manitoba Agricultural Museum, which is open year round and operates a website at http://ag-museum.mb.ca/ which can provide visitors with information on museum and the reunion including location and hours of operation.

The Manitoba Co-operator | December 15, 2016

COUNTRY CROSSROADS

Prairie fare You can cut calories and still enjoy eating out A few small adjustments to how you order and eat can really add up quickly BY JULIE GARDEN-ROBINSON NDSU Extension

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hat’s your favourite episode of ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’?” my daughter asked her siblings. Her brother and sister began describing the antics of SpongeBob, a yellow kitchen sponge who lives in a pineapple at the bottom of the sea. He works as a dedicated fry cook with an interesting bunch of characters at a restaurant. My kids were greatly amused by this character and, evidently, still are. Yes, it is a silly show. I liked the episode where he became sentimental as he wore his special childhood “cookie-eating hat” at his grandma’s house, by the way. I was feeling a little nostalgic myself. Our family of five was enjoying a relaxing meal at a restaurant. I grinned as I listened to them reminisce about cartoons they watched as kids. Eating at restaurants wasn’t always this easy. Thinking back, our infant son was easy to carry around in his car seat. My husband called our son “the bucket of baby” as he carried him into restaurants. Our son watched us intently as we ate. I think he wanted to start eating solid foods as soon as possible. Three years later, his sister arrived on the scene and we still managed OK in sitdown restaurants. One of us bounced our baby and the other entertained our toddler. Sometimes, if we weren’t watching closely enough, our son would escape from our table to explore the restaurant. He was fast on his feet. Then our third child arrived, and we were outnumbered. We stopped eating out for quite some time because eating at home was less expensive and less stressful. The restaurant options for kids were quite limited, and our kids almost always had the same thing: chicken tenders. Our oldest child is now 21 and living on his own. Our 18-year-old daughter is in college and living in a dorm, and our youngest child is at home. Gathering the entire family for a meal does not happen very often anymore. Whether meals are made at home or in restaurants, eating together certainly is memorable, and it helps families connect and communicate. Yes, laughing and reminiscing about an animated kitchen sponge named Bob can be good for family relationships, in my estimation.

Cheesy Chicken Crunchers 1 c. all-purpose flour (can use whole wheat flour) Salt Pepper 4 egg whites 1/2 c. 1 per cent low-fat milk 1-1/2 c. corn flakes, crushed 1 c. (4 ozs.) shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese 6 chicken breast fillets cut into strips Non-stick cooking spray Barbecue sauce or ketchup

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We are entering the busy holiday season with concerts, programs, shopping, parties and various events that fill calendars with interesting things to do. We might be grabbing meals at restaurants more often, whether we are with our families or by ourselves. Meals prepared at home usually are lower in calories than meals eaten away from home. Consider these tips to maximize your nutrition while avoiding the “holiday bulge.” Which of these will work for you? To save money and calories, order water as your beverage. If you prefer something flavoured, go with a calorie-free option such as unsweetened tea or coffee. Start your meal with a side salad, but order the dressing on the side. Try dipping the tines of your fork in the dressing instead of pouring the dressing on top of the salad. Consider sharing a meal with your dining companion. If you are dining solo, pack half of the entree into a to-go box before you begin eating. This way, you will have a ready-to-go lunch or dinner to eat in the next couple of days. Check if the restaurant has smaller-size portions. You might find something on the appetizer menu that will work as a meal.

Aim to fill half your plate with fruits and vegetables. Stir-fries and kabobs often are heavier on vegetables than other entrees. Consider the salad bar as your entree, but choose plenty of “plain” fruits and vegetables instead of ones covered in sauces. Choose whole grains when possible. When the server asks if you want “white” or “wheat,” opt for the “wheat” choice, which usually will be higher in fibre. If the restaurant provides nutrition information, compare your choices. Aim for items lower in calories and sodium. Don’t try to be a member of the “clean plate club.” Take your leftovers home and refrigerate within two hours. Be sure to eat your leftovers within four days. He re’s a m o re h e a l t h f u l ve r s i o n o f chicken tenders to prepare at home. This recipe is courtesy of the Midwest Dairy Council. Serve with oven-baked homemade french fries or sweet potato fries for a fast-food experience at home. Visit https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/food and search the recipe section for hundreds of easy-tomake foods. Julie Garden-Robinson is a North Dakota State University Extension Service food and nutrition specialist and professor in the department of health, nutrition and exercise sciences.

Preheat oven to 375 F. In a small bowl, combine flour with a pinch of salt and pepper. In a second bowl, make egg wash by beating eggs and milk. In a third bowl, combine crushed corn flakes with cheese. Coat a 13x9-inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray. Dip chicken pieces in flour, then in egg wash, then roll in cheesy flakes mixture, coating the entire piece of chicken. Place on a baking pan. Discard any unused corn flake mixture after coating the chicken. Bake for 25 minutes, turning halfway through to ensure even browning. Serve with your choice of condiments. Makes six servings. Each serving has 320 calories, 8 grams (g) fat, 37 g protein, 24 g carbohydrate, 1 g fibre and 320 milligrams sodium.

Here’s a more healthful version of chicken tenders you can make at home. PHOTO: MIDWEST DAIRY COUNCIL

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Reena wraps up the holidays Just in time for Christmas here’s some creative ideas

For less conventional packages: shred paper and stuff it inside of empty mandarin orange boxes, wrap the box with Christmas paper and top with a bow.

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• W hoever said that presentation doesn’t count? Just like great-looking food always tastes better, greatlooking gifts seem a little more special because of the added time that someone took for packaging. While gift-wrapping may be a thing of the past, replaced with easy-to-use gift bags, you will set your present apart from the others when you take time to make a great first impression. Be creative and think outside the box. • With the proper supplies, gift-wrapping does not require a huge amount of effort. Begin by purchasing plain red, silver or white paper with red or green metallic ribbons. These are very versatile and can be used throughout the year. Add a few embellishments to top off your gifts such as: angels, bells, artificial beads, candies, small toys, ornaments, greens, pine cones, berries, pressed flowers and leaves. • If wrapping a themed gift, give the receiver a hint about what the package holds by the topper on the outside. For example, for a kitchen product, top the gift with measuring spoons. If the gift is for a golfer, top the gift with tees. For a fishing gift, put hooks on the box and if you are surprising someone with airline tickets to a hot destination, attach sunscreen to the package. • For less conventional packages: shred paper and stuff it inside of empty mandarin orange boxes, wrap the box with Christmas paper and top with a

Gifts will be extra special when you take the time to wrap them attractively. PHOTO: THINKSTOCK

bow. Place small gifts inside of socks or slippers, garden pails or coffee mugs and top with a ribbon. Or put a recipe book inside of the pocket of an apron and wrap with ribbon. For environmentally conscious gift givers; recycle old maps, newspapers or calendars and use them as gift-wrap. Or purchase a grocery store tote bag and put the gift inside. This gives the receiver two gifts in one! • Bring on theme gifts. For beer drinkers, wrap gifts in empty beer cases and save beer caps to glue to ribbon and tie onto gift. If you are giving a gift to an educator, set it apart from the other 26 students. Enclose the

gift in a plastic stash box, and wrap it with ribbon. Attach to the ribbon: highlighters, erasers, scissors and glue sticks. For other hard-working men or women attach bars of soap or bubble bath to the gift. These can be purchased for about $1 at a dollar store, which is less than the price of a greeting card. The ideas are endless, but remember that the exterior of the gift will bring excitement for what is inside. • For the party person in your life, stuff your gift inside of a piñata. If you have a carpenter in your home, give him/ her a gift wrapped with duct tape and place a role of duct tape inside the

gift. For those people choosing to give money this year, place a small item inside of a large box and wrap the gift with paper money attached with removable tape. Or place the money inside of an empty toilet paper roll and wrap it the way that you would a Christmas cracker. • Wrap gifts as soon as possible to avoid household “snoopers.” You may want to use colour-coded gift tags, for which only you know the code, so that no one knows which gifts under the tree belong to him/her. • A s a final touch, cut up last year’s Christmas cards to make gift tags for this year. That way you can reuse and also save money. Whoever said, “It’s what’s on the inside that counts,” was right but, the outside makes people excited to see what’s on the inside. Am I right? I enjoy your questions and tips, keep them coming! Missed a column? Can’t remember a solution? Need a speaker for an upcoming event? Interested in grocery coupons? Check out my blog/website: reena.ca.

Christmas gift plants Be sure to consider the level of care a recipient could give a plant when choosing the variety By Albert Parsons

Be sure that the plant is “dressed up” in its holiday garb before it is delivered.

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plant is the perfect Christmas gift for anyone who is — or used to be — an avid gardener. One advantage is that it can be enjoyed for weeks and even months after it is received — truly a gift that keeps on giving! Choosing a gift plant for another person takes a bit of thought; you must consider the home of the recipient. Ask yourself whether she/he is able to accommodate a large plant. Because of disability or mobility issues, will the plant be too difficult for the person to maintain? Will the person be able to provide the plant with a suitable environment so that it stays healthy over the long term? If the recipient will not be able to care for a fussy plant and will not be able to supply it with good growing conditions, then choose what I call a disposable plant — one that will be kept for as long as it remains attractive and then discarded. I, like most gardeners, deplore discarding a plant, however, there are those that are grown for this specific purpose and are not good candidates to be kept long term. One of the most popular Christmas gift plants is the poinsettia and nowa-

A live plant dressed up for Christmas makes a great gift. PHOTO: ALBERT PARSONS

days there are many colours available. Although the traditional red is always popular, there are now less traditional colours such as pink, cream or even dark wine. Very large potted poinsettias are available for those who have the space, and there are small, table-

top-size ones more suitable for those with a smaller area. If the plant is not already “dressed for Christmas,” ask the garden centre staff to dress it up with an attractive pot sleeve or slip it into a basket container and add a bow and a holiday bobble or a few cones as accents. There are other plants that also make great holiday gifts. Many of these are small flowering ones that are not Christmas themed, so they will be appropriate for display in January and February. Even if they are not located in optimum environment, they often remain attractive for several weeks. Kalanchos (a red one would be most suitable for a Christmas gift), a fibrous begonia (they also come in red), or a small anthurium, with bright red spathes, would be well received. Be sure that the plant is “dressed up” in its holiday garb before it is delivered.

Another possibility is to purchase a basket or small planter in which there are three or more small plants. Usually such a container has at least one blooming plant and a couple of foliage plants. Ensure that the pot has suitable holiday accessories and make sure it is waterproof — you don’t want to be responsible for ruining a surface in the recipient’s home because water leaked onto a table or sideboard. If you are buying a plant for someone who is still actively gardening and will enjoy a challenge growing an unusual plant, look for something more out of the ordinary. Check out bromeliads with their unusually coloured flower stalks, consider an orchid, or perhaps choose a miniature rose. Don’t dismiss the idea of a foliage plant. Although it lacks the colour and fleeting beauty of a blooming plant, an avid gardener will appreciate it. There are wonderful foliage plants that are suitable for low-light areas; consider a peace lily, a Chinese evergreen, or a schefflera. If the person receiving the plant has space in front of a sunny w i n d ow, c h o o s e s o m e t h i n g m o re exotic such as a croton or a Hawaiian ti plant. A live plant, all dressed up for Christmas, is sure to bring a smile to anyone on your gift list. Albert Parsons writes from Minnedosa, Manitoba

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Frosty days in Manitoba. PHOTO: CINDY MURRAY

Festive wine totes By Eva Krawchuk Freelance contributor

f you have any stories, ideas, photos or a comment on what you’d like to see on these pages, send it to Country Crossroads, 1666 Dublin Ave., Winnipeg, Man. R3H 0H1, phone 1-800-782-0794, fax 204-944-5562, email susan@ fbcpublishing.com. I’d love to hear from you. Please remember we can no longer return material, articles, poems or pictures. — Sue

hese totes are so simple to make and add a seasonal touch to a bottle of wine.

Supplies: Small pieces of fabric — print and plain.

Method: Cut two pieces of fabric — one print, one plain — 12x17 inches (31x43 centimetres) for main part of tote. Cut one each of print and plain for the handle — 3x13 inches (8x33 centimetres). Press under 1 inch (2.5 centimetres) on the top of both print and plain pieces. (Unfold edge when stitching pieces together.) Right sides together, join long edges of print piece, repeat with plain piece for the lining. Having seam in centre of both lining and print, sew bottom seam of both. Mitre corners of both pieces. Turn print piece right side out. Place lining inside, matching centre seams. Place handle in centre of back and front between print and lining pieces. Baste across upper edge

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then machine stitch to finish. Remove basting thread and you have a wine tote! Eva Krawchuk writes from Winnipeg

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 grain elevator in the RM of Springfield was formerly used by the Scottish Co-operative Wholesale Society to buy Prairie grain for its flour mills in Scotland. Formerly on the CNR line at the siding of Glass, it was moved about two miles northwest of the original site, where it sat at the time of this 1992 photo. The elevator was demolished in 2015. Photo: Manitoba Historic Resources Branch