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Existing operations will not be grandfathered into the new regulations say Manitoba Chicken Producers

BY SHANNON VANRAES Co-operator staff

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he Manitoba Chicken Producers have rejected an appeal on behalf of small farmers, who say a new specialty quota program will impose arbitrary and punitive costs on their operations.

“This is a poor decision for Manitobans who care about where their food comes from, we hope the public will support us as we take this appeal to the Manitoba Farm Products Council,” said Phil Veldhuis, president of Direct Farm Manitoba, which launched the appeal.

It’s the latest move in a monthslong dispute as the chicken marketing board attempts to corral all speciality chicken producers under the umbrella of a new, annual specialty quota program.

Set to come into effect next year, the new quota program will result in the cancellation of both the Annual Farm Site Permit System and the Special Market Development and Servicing Policy.

However, at least six operations with historic exemptions See SMALL FLOCKS on page 7 »

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Whither the Port of Churchill?

Amid calls for a new owner or nationalization, some say no matter who owns the facility, companies won’t export grain through Canada’s only deepwater, arctic seaport

BY ALLAN DAWSON Co-operator staff

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ime is running out for the Port of Churchill say its supporters, but according to others it can’t be saved.

They say its fate was sealed Aug. 1, 2012, when the Canadian Wheat Board’s (CWB) monopoly died.

“It is urgent,” ChurchillKeewatinook Aski MP Niki Ashton said Dec. 15 in an interview after calling for the federal government to nationalize the port currently owned by Denver-based OmniTrax, which closed the port in July, citing a lack of business.

“The 2017 shipping season is

at risk and many people have said if we lose the 2017 season, the chances of the port reopening beyond that are slim to none.”

In 2016 Churchill’s terminal, which opened in 1931, didn’t export any grain — likely the first time since World War II, Eldon Boon, a Virden farmer and president of the Hudson Bay Route Association (HBRA), a pro-Churchill lobby group, said Dec. 14 in an interview.

In 2015 Churchill exported 184,000 tonnes, down considerably from the five-year average of around 500,000 tonnes.

While the HBRA hopes new owners can be found instead of nationalization, it might have to come to that, Boon said.

“We have put forward a resolution saying this still needs to be done by January 2017 or we are at risk of losing another shipping season,” he said. “And I think if we lose two shipping seasons we have a big problem as far as keeping the grain side of things.”

Ashton and Boon said Churchill is still a viable grain port and blamed OmniTrax for not working hard enough.

But Rossendale, Man., farmer and long-time Churchill supporter Fred Tait says Churchill is done as a grain port.

“It doesn’t matter the ownership of the port, grain is not going to go there,” he said in a Dec. 16 interview. “The multi-

nationals have no incentive to put grain through a facility they don’t own.”

Tait and others predicted that in 2012.

“On someting like this I hate to be proven right,” he added.

T h e W h e a t B o a rd s a v e d around $20 a tonne for farme r s by u s i n g C h u rc h i l l t o serve certain markets, instead o f g o i n g t h r o u g h t h e St .

Lawrence Seaway. Not only is Churchill closer by rail for some farmers, and closer to some overseas markets, but the port eliminated the double handle of grain loaded first on lakers at Thunder Bay and then unloaded at terminals See CHURCHILL on page 6 »

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The Manitoba Co-operator | December 22, 2016

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group of Dutch scientists has been trying to predict when lakes will enter ecological crises by monitoring key tipping points.

Researcher Alena Gsell, of the Netherlands Institute of Technology, says the term ‘tipping point’ has become popular to describe sudden and fundamental changes that take place even though exterior conditions haven’t changed as radically.

On c e s u c h a s h i f t h a s occurred, it’s difficult or even impossible to get things back to the way they were. But that doesn’t mean there are no alarm signals.

There is in fact a whole range of statistical indicators that have been proposed as possible early warnings.

“We’ve looked at five lakes for which long-term monitoring data is available,” said Gsell.

The good news is that in some cases, early-warning indicators were indeed detected up to several years

Once a lake enters an ecological crisis, it can be impossible to rehabilitate it.

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ahead of the moment when a ‘regime shift’ would take place.

“That leaves some time for water managers to step in and take appropriate measures,” Gsell said.

These indicators show that the resilience of lake ecosystems becomes less ahead of a regime shift.

“It’s something you can observe if you know an ecosystem well”, said Gsell.

Perturbations become bigger. Water turns turbid tem-

porarily, smaller zooplankton species are favoured and edible green algae lose ground to the less tasty blue-green algae.

For the early alarm signals to be more effective, argue the researchers, collecting long-term data — an essential ‘window into the past’ — isn’t the only thing that’s important. The methods for mining the data also need to become more advanced and data needs to be collected more frequently.

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The Manitoba Co-operator | December 22, 2016

KAP still working on carbon pricing policy At the same time the Manitoba government is still consulting on a made-in-Manitoba plan to battle climate change

BY ALLAN DAWSON Co-operator staff

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eystone Agricultural Agricultural Producers (KAP) is fine tuning its carbon pricing policy even though Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister declined to sign a national framework to fight climate change at a federal provincial meeting in Ottawa Dec. 9.

“It doesn’t change anything with our approach and what we are looking for in the system,” KAP president Dan Mazier said in an interview Dec. 15. “On that file it is business as usual and we’re going to keep working on it.”

That’s because KAP believes Manitoba will eventually sign the agreement, as all other provinces have done, except Saskatchewan.

Pallister has said as much, but he has a quid pro quo — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau needs to hold a first ministers meeting on health care funding.

Since 2011 the federal government has increased annual health funding by six per cent a year. That policy set by the previous Conservative government ends March 31, 2017. Then funding is tied to the GDP growth or a minimum of three per cent.

“A three per cent increase is not sustainable,” the Winnipeg Free Press reported Pallister as saying.

“We remain hopeful that the same kind of focused commitment we saw today (Dec. 9) on addressing climate change at the first ministers table will be evident in our discussions on health,” Pallister said in a press release. “We will wait and see.

Our answer (on signing the agreement) therefore remains — not yet.”

Although the federal government wants each province to design its own plan, Trudeau has vowed to impose a carbon price if they don’t.

The Paris agreement on climate change, which Canada ratified along with the United States, China, India, the European Union and many others, took effect Nov. 4.

Signing countries are legally bound to hold global warming to no more than 2 C above preindustrial levels. To do so countries will have to cut greenhouse gas emissions. Scientists say if the 2 C threshold is exceeded climate change will likely be disastrous and irreversible.

Canada has agreed to cut its greenhouse gas emissions by 30 per cent from 2005 levels by 2030. To that end the federal government will impose a $10 a tonne price on carbon starting in 2018, rising to $50 by 2022.

Pallister, who has said climate change is real and needs to be addressed, has promised a ‘made-in-Manitoba’ program.

“Consultations are ongoing as we develop a made-in-Manitoba plan that will reflect our specific environmental circumstances and meet our province’s economic needs,” a spokesman for Agriculture Minister Ralph Eichler said in an email Dec. 14. “I can tell you that we look forward to releasing more info about Manitoba’s climate action plan in the first quarter of 2017.”

KAP wants farmers exempted from paying a price on any carbon emitted directly from agricultural production, Mazier said. Direct emissions include

“On that file it is business as usual and we’re going to keep working on it.”

Dan Mazier

those from burning fossil fuels and applying fertilizer to produce food or fibre, as well as methane from livestock.

However, farmers would pay indirectly when buying products or services, such as nitrogen fertilizer, because carbon prices paid by manufacturers would presumably be passed on.

KAP also wants some of the revenue from carbon pricing recycled to help farmers cut carbon emissions, sequester carbon and develop more climate-hardy crops.

KAP also wants to be sure carbon pricing doesn’t make Manitoba farmers uncompetitive, Mazier said. Eighty per cent of Manitoba farm production is exported and competes against production where carbon isn’t priced, he said.

Pallister and Eichler have said they don’t want to make the province’s farmer uncompetitive either, Mazier added.

“That is why we are at the table,” he said. “We’ve got to come up with some solution that works — and works within the pan-Canadian framework.

“Everything is on the table right now.

“I am very confident that we are building a very good case (for agriculture).”

According to KAP agriculture accounts for about 40 per cent of Manitoba’s greenhouse gas emissions, including carbon. Most of it is from crop production, including emissions

related to fertilizer use and methane produced by livestock.

Agriculture’s contribution is high because Manitoba has few other large emitters. Most of its electricity is generated by hydro dams instead of burning fossil fuels, for example.

Although agriculture produces lots of greenhouse gas, it’s also the only industry that sequesters carbon, Mazier said.

That’s done with forage crops and pastures.

“We all know in agriculture we are doing the right thing,” he said.

“Yet we do need to adapt.

We know the environment is changing. This is why we are looking at it from a more holistic approach putting us in the right direction where we are reducing our carbon in agriculture but yet enhancing the environment at the same time.” allan@fbcpublishing.com

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The Manitoba Co-operator | December 22, 2016

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A farm Christmas

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here’s something about the phrase “Christmas at the farm” that still captures the imagination.

I see it every time I tell someone our holiday plans. They get a nostalgic look in their eyes even though some have never experienced it. It seems like everyone has a picture of what that would look and feel like Gord Gilmour and to most of them, that sounds Editor pretty darned nice and something they’d love to experience.

In part, I suspect it’s because they have the romantic image of the farm of yesterday firmly fixed in their minds.

As we all know, that small mixed farm of yesterday is largely consigned to the pages of history, but that doesn’t mean they’re wrong about the charms of visiting the farm this time of year.

In fact in the ways that count, they’re quite right. After all, it’s always great to get away from it all and unplug for a few days. Our farm is more than 10 miles from the nearest town, so it’s always quiet and peaceful. To me, that means no traffic, and maybe a chance to go for a snowmobile ride or snowshoeing.

To the younger generation there are, of course, the twin attractions of grandma and grandpa. Even an old crank like me gets a bit nostalgic watching my daughter bake sugar cookies and go ice fishing with them.

In our family, the farm is still very much everyone’s spiritual home, so we gather from far and wide when we have a chance. The celebrations over the years have waxed and waned as kids got older, moved away, then started having kids themselves. Suddenly they find the trip back to their roots becomes more important.

It obviously doesn’t happen every year, but we can still occasionally expect to see the cousins of my generation show up, from destinations like Calgary and Vancouver.

Sometimes however, that gathering of the clan can shatter the peace.

As regular readers of this page will no doubt have concluded, I am a man of strong opinions. That I can assure you, did not appear out of thin air. Our dinner table has, more than once, been the scene of vigorous political debate, especially as I found myself in my early 20s and holding opinions my father didn’t necessarily sign off on. I strongly suspect my growing small ‘C’ fiscal conservatism warms his heart these days, but of course he’s too much of a gentleman to say anything.

That Christmas dinner table has also been where new family members have been introduced over the years. It was there I first met people who are now family stalwarts like my cousin’s husband and a favourite aunt’s new husband (who despite his background in construction, not agriculture, has become one of my most faithful readers). It is at events like this that the family circle is widened just a bit.

Along with the people are the traditions that also make these annual events special. I still recall going out into the bush with my dad to cut a Christmas tree every year — one of the very clear benefits of our remote location. I also remember chopping ice ever year from the dugout to make ice cream, always from fresh cream from a nearby neighbour. How the French-Canadian meat pie tourtiere came to be a feature of our Scottish-Swedish family’s table has always been a bit unclear, but I’ve strongly suspected the answer lays in the curling rink of the nearby French community of Zenon Park.

For my now-departed grandmother, the faith aspect of the holiday was very important. For many years following leaving the farm, I would accompany her to the Christmas Eve service in our nearby town. It might not have been something I’d have done on my own, but it became an annual ritual itself, and I came to really like it. It was an annual check-in with a community that, due to my departure first for school and then for work, I wasn’t really a part of anymore. Not that you’d know it from the way I was enthusiastically greeted by everyone each and every year.

It’s also always interesting to see who else has come home for Christmas when I go to town. I can’t count the number of times I’ve had a catch-up visit with a high school classmate in the aisles of the local co-op store in the day or two before the actual holiday. It would seem, like salmon swimming upstream to return to their spawning grounds, many of us feel a powerful pull towards home in the holiday season.

None of these things are special in and of themselves.

I’m sure there are thousands of people who could tell very similar stories of their own connection to the farm. But to me and my family they are very special, as those similar stories are special to those folks.

While the road to the farm is a long one — about an eighthour one-way drive in my case — it will always be worth it. gord.gilmour@fbcpublishing.com

The truth about Santa

BY ALAN GUEBERT Farm & Food

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f the many memories I have of Christmas on the farm, I don’t have a single memory of ever telling Santa what I wanted.

I do remember being told innumerable times that I had better be good or Santa wouldn’t bring me what I wanted. How could he, was my reply, when I hadn’t told him what I wanted.

A black-and-white photograph does exist of my two older brothers, sister and me with some department store Santa. Could I have slipped the fat man a slim list?

I doubt it because the picture shows his tired, bored eyes staring blankly into the camera while we are staring to the right. The disconnect between that St. Louis Santa and we Illinois farm kids couldn’t be more obvious.

I do have a clear memory of Santa bringing me a battery-powered, toy electric razor one year.

The proof is another photo that shows me holding the razor while sporting a smile brighter than the tinsel-draped tree.

That razor was cool, but I didn’t ask Santa for it.

A couple of Christmases later my two older brothers received BB guns, the top of every boy’s Christmas pyramid. Had they asked Santa for ‘em? They must have because I had not asked Santa for one and I didn’t get one.

Anyone with a thinner skull might have picked up on things that year. Not me, though; like some budding journalist, I needed confirmation.

Finally, in 1964 or so, I learned the full Santa truth at Grandma’s house. I remember it like yesterday.

That Christmas Eve we were at Grandma’s.

We kids were eying the beautifully wrapped gifts under her tree while the adults were eating pickled herring and raw oysters, Grandpa’s Christmas gift to all, in the kitchen.

As I delicately tunnelled through the tottering heap of presents, I uncovered an enormous box that was ticketed for my brother David.

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Wow, David had hit the Grandma jackpot, the Grandmother Mother Lode.

“David,” I said in hushed awe, “look.”

He glanced at the huge package. “Yeah, I saw that.”

“No,” I insisted, “this could be the Big One.” Before I could finish the adults appeared and the great gift giveaway began. I quickly snatched the bed-sized package and handed it to David with a command to open it. Before he had it half unwrapped I saw what it was.

Oh. My. Goodness. An electric slot car race track set.

I fell to my knees, a puddle of disbelief. Looking into that box was like looking into the sun: blinding, spectacular, incomprehensible.

I can’t believe it, I stammered.

“Believe it,” David replied coolly; “I knew I was getting it.”

What?

“Yeah, I knew. I asked for it.”

You asked Santa for it?

“No, goofball; Grandma. She asked me what I wanted Santa to bring and I told her.”

You told her you wanted Santa to bring you a slot car race track?

“Yeah, that’s the way it works,” he barked.

I looked at the gift, then David, the owner of both a BB gun and a slot car race set, then at Grandma.

The scales finally fell from my eyes: Santa was real and his pipeline was a little, gray-haired lady in southern Illinois named Grandma. I became a believer then and there.

Still am.

This year, for example, I asked for the annual bottle of single malt medicine from Scotland’s Isle of Skye and ratcheting wrenches, SAE and metric please, from some mechanic named Sears Roebuck. Santa’s helper filled the order Saturday.

All I have to do now is be good until Christmas.

The Farm and Food File is published weekly through the U.S. and Canada. www.farmandfoodfile.com.

December 1908

he December 1908 issue of The Grain Growers’ Guide offered this explanation of the roles of the various players in the grain trade, of whom the cartoonist apparently took a dim view.

The Grain Growers’ Guide was at the time the “Official organ” of the Manitoba Grain Growers Association and the Grain Growers’ Grain Company, later United Grain Growers. Much of the issue contained correspondence from members describing prices and delivery conditions at their local elevators, and supporting the association’s position that elevators should be owned by government.

The issue reported that daily CPR grain shipments from Winnipeg to Fort William (Thunder Bay) in November averaged 541 cars. The most recent four-week rolling weekly average for Thunder Bay unloads is 2,550 cars, or 510 basis a five-day week.

That issue was the “Christmas Number” and in addition to businessrelated articles such as “The Farmer in Politics,” “A Word to Cattle Feeders” and “The Elevator System,” it offered “The Secrets of a Happy Life,” “The Power of Concentration” and “The Wife — And Her Money.”

The unnamed writer said “(T)he wife’s ignorance of her husband’s income is often pathetic. She is made dependent on his bounty, whereas she has exactly the same right to what he earns as he has. Instead of making the income a mutual affair, as it should be, it is often a mutual affair with decided advantages in favour of the husband… his generous allowance is always a goodly percentage less than his generous words would imply.”

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The Manitoba Co-operator | December 22, 2016

COMMENT/FEEDBACK

Brazil’s export lull sets stage for record soybean shipments: Braun The current lull in shipments is exactly that, rather than a withdrawal from the market

By Karen Braun

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f there is a silver lining to Brazil’s recent shortcomings in grain exports, the country is now more prepared than ever to pump out big volumes in 2017, perhaps to the dismay of its competitors.

Brazil is the No. 1 and No. 2 shipper of soybeans and corn, respectively, but earlier this year, the droughtstricken country found itself with much less exportable supply than expected at the wrap-up of harvest.

Brazil should be at the height of corn shipping season from October through December, but saying that corn exports have been dismal over the last two months might be far too generous.

Shipments for corn and its byproduct, ethanol, were down by nearly 80 per cent in October and November versus a year ago. Soybeans fared slightly better with exports down two-thirds over the same time frame, although exports of the oilseed do not usually get going until February or March.

But now with the drought of 2016 mostly in the rear-view mirror, record corn and soybean crops are a real possibility heading into 2017, particularly if favourable weather holds.

And although Brazil has notoriously faced transportation and logistical issues at ports in the past, that is much less the case today.

The upcoming 2016-17 export season could be one of the smoothest Brazil has seen in recent years. And

The upcoming 2016-17 export season could be one of the smoothest Brazil has seen in recent years.

if domestic soybean and corn prices are internationally competitive once the products arrive to market, the United States, one of the country’s main trade rivals, will start feeling the pressure.

Full fields, clear ports In 2015-16, the Brazilian soybean and corn harvests were originally projected to top 100 million and 80 million tonnes, but late-season drought cut the volumes to 95.4 million and 66.6 million tonnes, respectively. The second crop corn, also called safrinha, was hit especially hard.

But the 2016-17 season is already showing promise as both soybean planting and development is ahead of normal, and 94 per cent of the first corn crop is in good condition.

Analysts polled by Reuters expect both crops to set new records this year — 102.64 million tonnes for soybeans and 86.58 million tonnes for corn.

If the good weather continues, soybean harvest could begin later this month. This means that the oilseed could arrive on the market a little earlier than usual this year, potentially cutting in to the U.S. business. Early

soybean harvest also means an earlier start to the sowing period for safrinha, which accounts for roughly twothirds of Brazil’s total corn.

Corn does not typically start being shipped out en masse until August, as the safrinha crop is more heavily exported than the full-season corn, which is mostly dedicated to domestic use since the ports are full of soybeans when it is harvested.

Vessel traffic at Brazilian ports is unusually light for this time of year.

This owes mostly to the drastically lower year-on-year export volumes out of major ports, but improvements in logistics over the last year or so have also helped.

The average number of days that vessels had to wait outside the No. 1 port of Santos last month was nine, down from 20 days last November. Wait times at another key southern port, Paranagua, were cut from 56 to six days over the same time frame.

Brazilian shippers have also massively increased the usage of ports in the northern part of the country over the last year, which has also helped lighten the load on the southern terminals. Northern ports are particu-

larly attractive to the largest soybeanproducing state of Mato Grosso due to their proximity.

Brazil is expected to ship a record volume of soybeans in the 201617 marketing year, which begins in February 2017 and runs through January 2018 for the South American country.

Current industry estimates range from 57.5 million to 60 million tonnes, well above figures for the 2015-16 year which stand at or just above 50 million tonnes.

Relatively speaking, the drought impacted corn exports much more than soybeans, as shipments in the current marketing year will fall up to 50 per cent from the record 201415 campaign. Industry estimates for Brazilian corn exports range from 16 million to 19 million tonnes for the 2015-16 season, which will conclude at the end of February 2017.

Analysts peg Brazil corn exports to be the second-largest volume on record in the 2016-17 marketing year, beginning in March 2017. Shipments are likely to range between 25 million and 30 million tonnes.

As the agriculture market learned from Brazil’s previous season, a lot will be subject to change over the next few months, especially if the weather starts to sour. But if the weather remains supportive and export prices are attractive to buyers, Brazil’s trade competitors have good reason to start getting nervous.

Karen Braun is a Reuters grain market analyst, the views presented in this column are her own.

Workers make Christmas happen Our holiday season is filled with food, thanks for farm and food workers

BY MARK WALES AND MARK CHAMBERS Agriculture and Agri-Food Labour Task Force

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t is the holiday season, a time to enjoy dinners with family and friends and time to be thankful and proud of our world-class Canadian food system, providing us with abundant, healthy, safe and affordable food.

Canadian farmers and processors, with the help of a skilled agricultural workforce, feed 37 million Canadians. We are also the fifth-largest agri-food exporter. Canadians can be proud of our Canadian farmers, processors and workers who are contributing $100 billion and close to seven per cent toward Canada’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

Farmers understand our food relies on people: farm and food businesses and workers who plant, grow, harvest, prepare and package Canada’s delicious products.

Unfortunately farmers and processors struggle to find enough workers.

Research conducted by the Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council (CAHRC) shows a critical gap between the demand for workers and the supply of available workers. This gap has doubled in the last 10 years to approximately 60,000 workers. By 2025, the labour gap is expected to grow to 114,000 workers. The job vacancy rate for the industry is higher than any other industry in Canada, seven per cent.

This is resulting in $1.5 billion in lost sales each year.

Processors in rural areas are also having critical shortages. This is in spite of vigorous recruitment efforts and wages being competitive. For example, farmers in Saskatchewan pay upwards of $25 an hour to have someone drive combine.

To address the labour shortage, the Agriculture and Agri-Food Labour Task Force (LTF) comprised

of industry representatives from the entire value chain, including the seafood sector, has developed proposed solutions in the Canadian Agriculture and Agri-Food Workforce Action Plan (WAP) to address the critical labour shortage. This Canadian employment strategy, led by the Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council (CAHRC) and supported by over 77 agriculture associations, makes two key overarching recommendations: • increase the supply of labour; and • improve the knowledge and skills of workers.

The Workforce Action Plan will better connect Canadian workers with the industry through a national jobs resource centre, a national career promotion initiative, increased training to improve the knowledge and skills of agriculture and agri-food workers, a diversity and inclusion initiative, commodity specific wage research, and many other concrete and achievable action items.

Farmers and processors hire Canadians first, but if Canadians are not available, the Agriculture and Agri-Food Labour Task Force (LTF), also proposes an Agriculture and Agri-Food Workforce Program. The program needs to allow ongoing access to seasonal workers and calls for fairness, allowing an immigration pathway to permanency for farm and food workers, along with common-sense fixes to programming that make sense for farmers, agricultural workers, and primary processors.

The Federal Government took its first step to fix the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) this December, by announcing “In order to prevent unnecessary hardship and instability for both workers and employers, the four-year cumulative duration rule (known as the “four-in, four-out” rule) will no longer apply to temporary foreign workers in Canada, effective immediately.”

By 2025, the labour gap is expected to grow to 114,000 workers.

Removing this rule was a longstanding recommendation of the LTF as it was creating a skills deficit for Canadian agricultural employers and it was also acting as a restrictive barrier for the pathway to permanency for farm and food workers. This one fix helps mixed farms, beekeepers, cow-calf operations, cattle feedlots, hog farms, apple growers, maple syrup producers, grain and seed farms, and many others.

The majority of the TFWP are agriculture workers so fixing issues like this makes good sense. In fact, Canada’s valued international agriculture workers make up 12 per cent of the primary agriculture workforce and they help to support 88 per cent of Canadian agriculture jobs.

Without this support, many Canadian agriculture jobs, up and down the value chain, would be in jeopardy. A functional Temporary Foreign Worker program is one that prioritizes hiring Canadians first, which allows access to international workers that in turn secures Canadian jobs; this benefits Canadian consumers and allows Canadian farmers to keep feeding the world.

While you enjoy your holiday traditions and treats, don’t forget to acknowledge the good work of farmers, processors and our farm and food workers. It’s their efforts that make it all so fulfilling.

Mark Wales and Mark Chambers are the co-chairs of the Agriculture and Agri-Food Labour Task Force.

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FROM PAGE ONE CHURCHILL Continued from page 1

in the St. Lawrence to later be loaded onto ocean vessels.

Richardson International, one of Canada’s biggest grain companies, wants to use its own facilities to export grain, spokesperson Tracey Shelton said in an interview July 28.

“We want to use our facilities that we are investing money into and we are continuously upgrading,” she said. “And certainly Churchill does have some disadvantages.”

The list is long: • T he port has short, threemonth season, due to ice.

However, with global warming the port could operate longer.

• The terminal is old, but has had some upgrades.

• T he rail line to Churchill, built on shifting permafrost, is in poor shape.

The Keystone Agricultural Producers doesn’t have a position on nationalizing the port, said president Dan Mazier in an interview in early December.

However, he added Churchill has been an important port for farmers in northwest Manitoba and northeast Saskatchewan.

Boon said smaller grain companies without export terminals are interested in Churchill, but they need assurances the port is going to operate.

Churchill is needed because western Canadian grain production is rising, while Vancouver, Canada’s biggest grain port, is getting more congested, he added. “ O m n i Tr a x i s h o l d i n g Churchill to ransom,” Ashton said.

Tait agreed and said ultimately taxpayers who will pay.

“OmniTrax is in the driver’s seat,” he said.

According to Tait the North American Free Trade Agreement prevents Canada from nationalizing Churchill. That leaves two options, he said. One is to pay OmniTrax a huge amount of money to sell the port and railway, or pay OmniTrax a lot of money to run the railway.

While some are calling on the federal government to nationalize the Port of Churchill, others say no matter who owns the facility, its grain shipping days are done.

“The 2017 shipping season is at risk and many people have said if we lose the 2017 season, the chances of the port reopening beyond that are slim-tonone.”

Niki Ashton

While governments might allow the por t to die, it’s unlikely they’ll allow the railway to close since it’s the only land link to Churchill, Tait said.

But Canada can’t turn its back

on the port either, Ashton said.

Not only does it serve communities north of Churchill, but It’s a symbol of Canadian sovereignty and of strategic value.

OmniTrax purchased the port in 1997 from the Canadian government for for a token $10, according to the Thompson Citizen, after buying the rail line from CN Rail for $50 million.

The company saw higher rail maintenance costs than expected, OmniTrax president Merv Tweed told the HBRA’s annual meeting March 23 in Yorkton, Sask.

“It’s not a money-losing proposition for our ownership or the new ownership,” he said. “The reality is there’s not enough return on investment to do the things that need to be done to improve it to a point where it can be even better.”

Tweed said back then a sale was imminent.

OmniTrax officials didn’t return calls for comment by press time.

Last December OmniTrax announced the sale of the port and railway, suggesting the railway should be run like a utility. Tweed said he expected a sale in early in 2016.

In April OmniTrax launched a lawsuit against then-Manitoba Premier Greg Selinger and then-Infrastructure Minister Steve Ashton, alleging they breached a non-disclosure agreement by giving information about OmniTrax to the Mathias Colomb Cree Nation.

In Ju l y Pre m i e r Bra i n Pallister said he refused to give OmniTrax another bailout, hinting that might have

prompted the company to shut the port down.

OmniTrax is also suing the Manitoba government for $1.7 million, claiming Selinger g u a r a n t e e d t h e p r ov i n c e would cover the company 2015 losses.

Governments have invested almost $80 million to support the line and port. A year ago Tweed said the company had invested $100 million.

OmniTrax said its goal was to export one million tonnes of grain through its 140,000tonne Churchill terminal. The most it ever did was 710,000 tonnes in 2002 — just short of the record of 735,000 set in 1977. ( With files from Manitoba Co-operator archives.) allan@fbcpublishing.com

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WHAT’S UP

SMALL FLOCKS Continued from page 1

within the province’s supplymanaged chicken production system don’t fit into the parameters of the new specialty quota program. The new rules won’t allow a specialty operation to produce more than 30,000 kg of live weight birds per year.

The program also imposes new slaughter requirements, which small producers have said will be difficult to meet given there is limited slaughter capacity in the province — only one provincially inspected facility handles specialty poultry.

Affected producers listed in the appeal include Gregory Toews, Albert Peters-Pries, Rudy Reimer, Sharon Hruda, Harry and Sarah Waldner, Derek and Angela Chipiliski and Mike Hofer of Skyview Colony.

“In some cases these producers have had successful production and marketing of chicken under the terminated program for decades, indeed for generations,” Veldhuis said in the written appeal. “This new program has restrictions, limits and fees which unfairly restrict the producers previously approved.”

He adds that the related transitional program does allow producers exceeding the stated production limit to lease additional quota, but at “a substantial and punitive cost.” To remain at current production levels, affected producers would have to pay between $8,160 and $32,880 per year to maintain historic production levels.

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.

Small scale chicken producers have been denied their appeal over new small-scale chicken regulations. PHOTO: THINKSTOCK

new quota program — that all specialty birds must be slaughtered in a federally or provincially inspected plant. “ T h e Bo a rd a p p re c i a t e d that the current capacity of inspected processing plants is currently somewhat limited,” he writes, but adds that the board questions the status of the direct farm marketing organiza-

tion when it comes to intervening in the issue.

The next step for affected producers and Direct Farm Manitoba is to return to the Manitoba Farm Product Council, asking them to hear their appeal.

“Indeed we already did that but they decided to give the chicken producers a chance to fix it first before they heard our

appeal at the provincial level,” Veldhuis said.

In the interim, he is urging both farmers and consumers to contact the Manitoba Chicken Producers and Manitoba’s Minister of Agriculture to voice concerns with the new specialty quota program.

Feb. 2-3: Manitoba Beef Producers annual general meeting, Victoria Inn, 3550 Victoria Ave., Brandon. For more info visit www.mbbeef.ca/annualmeeting/.

Feb. 15-16: CropConnect Conference, Victoria Inn, 1808 Wellington Ave., Winnipeg.

For more info visit www. cropconnectconference.ca.

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“I would really like to (comment) because there has been a significant amount of misinformation and manipulation of facts on what has been published to date in the Co-operator.

Unfortunately, due to the process and possibility that this issue could go to appeal, and my inability to discuss specific producer issues, I am not in a position to offer comment at this time.”

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However, in a written response to the appeal obtained by the Manitoba Co-operator, Hiltz acknowledges the fact that the board has “temporarily suspended” a key component of the

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The Manitoba Co-operator | December 22, 2016

LIVESTOCK MARKETS (Friday to Thursday) Winnipeg December 16, 2016 Slaughter Cattle Steers — Heifers — D1, 2 Cows 75.00 - 82.00 D3 Cows 65.00 - 72.00 Bulls 90.00 - 98.00 Feeder Cattle (Price ranges for feeders refer to top-quality animals only) Steers (901+ lbs.)

150.00 - 167.00 (801-900 lbs.)

160.00 - 174.00 (701-800 lbs.)

165.00 - 182.00 (601-700 lbs.)

173.00 - 188.00 (501-600 lbs.)

178.00 - 197.00 (401-500 lbs.)

188.00 - 223.00 Heifers (901+ lbs.)

145.00 - 158.00 (801-900 lbs.)

148.00 - 165.00 (701-800 lbs.)

150.00 - 164.00 (601-700 lbs.)

155.00 - 172.00 (501-600 lbs.)

160.00 - 177.00 (401-500 lbs.)

165.00 - 185.00

Heifers

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

(850+ lbs.)

Alberta South $ 153.75 - 154.00 — 85.00 - 100.00 78.00 - 91.00 — $ 160.00 - 170.00 162.00 - 173.00 169.00 - 180.00 176.00 - 192.00 189.00 - 209.00 205.00 - 230.00 $ 150.00 - 161.00 152.00 - 162.00 153.00 - 163.00 157.00 - 169.00 162.00 - 181.00 176.00 - 196.00

(901+ lbs.)

(801-900 lbs.)

(701-800 lbs.)

(601-700 lbs.)

(501-600 lbs.)

(401-500 lbs.)

(901+ lbs.)

(801-900 lbs.)

(701-800 lbs.)

(601-700 lbs.)

(501-600 lbs.)

(401-500 lbs.)

Futures (December 16, 2016) in U.S. Fed Cattle Close Change December 2016 110.73 1.68 February 2017 113.28 2.63 April 2017 112.35 1.93 June 2017 103.15 1.65 August 2017 99.30 1.20 October 2017 99.38 0.80

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

Cattle Slaughter Canada East West Manitoba U.S.

Ontario $ 124.82 - 137.92 120.65 - 139.9 51.27 - 75.45 51.27 - 75.45 77.58 - 98.91 $ 163.65 - 188.97 162.92 - 191.20 146.53 - 192.66 142.22 - 202.87 158.13 - 212.91 154.58 - 220.27 $ 127.02 - 160.95 138.08 - 172.23 112.81 - 160.74 131.05 - 172.70 130.78 - 188.65 145.02 - 195.09

Close 127.70 124.75 124.23 123.05 123.30 121.28

Change 1.10 1.60 1.50 1.15 0.90 0.45

Cattle Grades (Canada)

Week Ending Dec. 10, 2016 48,480 13,040 35,440 NA 611,000

Previous Year­ 42,645 11,815 30,830 NA 580,000

Week Ending Dec. 10, 2016 892 23,911 13,405 727 566 7,941 324

Prime AAA AA A B D E

Previous Year 1,102 21,577 10,966 496 675 6,964 214

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 138E 128E 136.14

Last Week 130.48 121.65 125.68

Last Year (Index 100) 151.40 141.76 138.59

135.06

124.20

141.60

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

Futures (December 16, 2016) in U.S. Hogs

Close

Change

February 2017

62.40

1.58

April 2017 May 2017 June 2017 July 2017

67.48 73.20 77.53 77.23

1.13 0.70 1.13 0.75

Sale activity spikes as bred cow season underway Traders expect demand for prime beef cuts to rise DAVE SIMS CNSC

I

t was a busier week for stockyards throughout Manitoba, as ranchers took advantage of less-stormy weather to get their animals to market.

“In the south part last week, there wasn’t a lot of numbers because of that storm.

Everyone got bombarded with lots of numbers this week,” said Robin Hill of Heartland Livestock at Virden.

Over 10,000 animals made their way through the rings at the province’s major auction marts during the week ended Dec. 16 — well up from the 6,000-plus shown the week before.

“Bred cow sale season is amongst us and that’s keeping everyone busy,” he added.

Feeder steers (400-500 lbs.) were up roughly $5-$7 at some of the stockyards while feeder heifers in that same class were up $5.

Prices firmed with the heavier traffic, he said. “Looked to be a penny and a half higher on the cows.”

Butcher cattle were slightly firmer while yearlings were $3-$5 higher at some locations. Several groups of open heifers were also shown to buyers. They also drew higher bids at the top end.

Offers on heavier-weight steers were similar to the week before, though bids at the top end of the range did come in a bit stronger.

The same trend held true for heavier-weight heifers as well.

Cattle shortage leaves Zimbabwe fields untilled Thomson Reuters Foundation / MPUDZI, Zimbabwe

Other Market Prices Sheep and Lambs Winnipeg Wooled Fats

Choice (110+ lb.)

(95 - 109 lb.)

(80 - 94 lb.)

(Under 80 lb.)

(New crop)

— — — — — —

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

Turkeys Minimum prices as of 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 143.30 - 187.69 176.17 - 207.85 191.59 - 213.58 202.96 - 234.49 215.14 - 382.74 —

SunGold Specialty Meats —

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

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

Goats Kids Billys Mature

Winnipeg ( Hd Fats) — — —

<1,000 lbs.

1,000 lbs.+

robin hill Heartland Livestock, Virden

“Feeder trade was strong; there were lots of orders,” Hill noted.

Orders have primarily been coming from the east and west with a few bids coming in from the U.S. “There’s some interest from the south, but not a whole bunch,” said Hill.

Some of the strength is likely tied to action on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, as U.S. futures hit a four-month high on Dec. 16.

Ideas are strong that demand will rise for steaks, roasts and other prime cuts after New Year’s Day. Packers are widely expected to be behind a lot of the bidding going forward if margins continue to widen.

Hill says he is already planning for 2017, with sales set for Jan. 9 (butcher) and Jan. 11 (feeders).

One thing that doesn’t appear to be a factor this year is availability of trucks.

“Trucking has been no issue at all or a very small issue this year, not like it has been other years,” he said.

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

After a year of paralyzing El Niño-induced drought, Zimbabwe’s farmers have been relieved to receive substantial rain in recent weeks, with normal to above-normal rainfall predicted for the new growing season.

But for a share of poor farmers, the rains are not enough to get them back in the fields. After losing their draft animals to the drought, they cannot plow their land to sow new crops.

“My cattle survived the drought but they do not have the strength to pull a plow.

They all look like skeletons,” said Everson Manatse, a small-scale farmer at Village I in the Mpudzi resettlement area, in eastern Zimbabwe’s Manicaland province.

Farmers across the country who normally rely on ox-drawn plows to till their fields fear they will have to plow by hand this year — and harvest little at the end of the season.

In this part of Zimbabwe farmers have five-hectare (12-acre) plots, but without ani-

mals to draw the plows, many have reduced the area under crops this season.

“We are always hungry (and) cannot use hoes to plough on a bigger area,” Manatse said. “We will only be able to plows small pieces of land.”

“We don’t have farming inputs like fertilizers and seed,” he added. “We have used all the money we had to buy food.”

The Zimbabwean government is helping some farmers with supplies under its Targeted Command Agriculture and Presidential Input Schemes. But the two programs reach a relatively small number of farmers.

Up to 2,000 are expected to receive agricultural inputs such as seeds and fertilizer under the Targeted Command Agriculture.

The Zimbabwean press reported that the country’s vice-president Emmerson Mnangagwa said the plan aims to ensure the country’s food self-sufficiency.

Lloyd Munguma, a farmer from Chimhenga area, a few kilometres south of the city of Mutare, said the lack of cattle for plowing had led many small-scale farmers in the area to give up almost completely on sowing crops.

“Very few farmers still have cattle. Most farmers have now turned to zero tillage,” Munguma said in an interview.

Toronto ($/cwt) 199.86 - 324.89 — 175.47 - 316.25

Horses Winnipeg ($/cwt) — —

“Trucking has been no issue at all or a very small issue this year, not like it has been other years.”

briefs

By Andrew Mambondiyani

$/cwt Ewes Lambs

$1 Cdn: $0.7497 U.S. $1 U.S: $1.3338 Cdn.

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Cattle Prices

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

EXCHANGES: December 16, 2016

Toronto ($/cwt) 13.28 - 59.81 42.00 - 57.00

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The Manitoba Co-operator | December 22, 2016

GRAIN MARKETS column

Manitoba Elevator Prices Average quotes as of December 16, 2016 ($/tonne)

Lack of news, conflicting opinions confine canola

Future

Basis

Cash

E. Manitoba wheat

199.98

40.51

249.49

W. Manitoba wheat

199.98

34.48

234.46

E. Manitoba canola

518.30

-23.65

494.65

W. Manitoba canola

518.40

-32.87

Some, though not all, see potential to the upside

485.43 Source: pdqinfo.ca

Port Prices Jade MarkuS CNSC

I

CE Futures Canada canola values were littlechanged on the week — a trend which is likely to stay, amid a lack of fresh news heading into the new year.

Despite recent production data, some market participants think values should be higher.

“There’s wildly varied opinions out there about the canola situation. We had some obviously very serious weather at harvest,” said Ken Ball of PI Financial Corp.

Some farmers think the market should be more bullish than it is, he added, and prices have the potential to be “hundreds of dollars higher because all of the weather that we’ve had.”

When looking at the numbers, supplies are comfortable, even considering harvest issues.

In the week ending Dec. 16, canola prices lost 50 cents a tonne in the January contract, closing at $518.30 that Friday.

On the other hand, the market looks high to some, Ball said.

“Given the Canadian dollar and all those other factors, it’s not really that high,” he said.

There have been mixed reports of farmer selling, with some traders saying producers want to move through stocks following a tough harvest.

Basis levels have been generally weak across the Prairies, giving further indication that farmer deliveries have been heavy as of late.

But futures prices have declined since the beginning of December, while cold, snowy weather makes transportation more difficult, causing traders to think selling may taper off into the end of the month.

“There are a lot of growers waiting, thinking they can do better than this — that there could be some weather rallies coming out of South America,” Ball said.

Into the New Year, traders are watching production numbers and estimates from Statistics Canada and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and demand from China.

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

As of Friday, December 16, 2016 ($/tonne) Last Week

Weekly Change

143.20

0.45

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

241.31

2.94

Canola Thunder Bay

528.30

-0.50

Canola Vancouver

538.30

-0.50

Closing Futures Prices Like canola, soybeans at the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) have been largely rangebound, losing about one U.S. cent per bushel in the January contract in the week ending Dec. 16.

Soybeans have been and will continue to move with South American weather.

Brazil’s weather has been mostly favourable, while Argentina has been too dry.

However, there are showers forecast for the region, and once they materialize traders will likely drive values lower.

CBOT grain markets fared worse than oilseeds, with wheat and corn values declining on the week.

In the week ending Dec. 16, wheat prices lost about seven U.S. cents per bushel in the March contract.

The market felt pressure from a bearish picture painted by USDA’s world agricultural supply and demand estimates (WASDE) report, released earlier in the month.

However, cold weather in the U.S. — namely parts of the Midwest and Plains — could hurt poorly germinated crops, which may underpin values in coming sessions.

In the week ending Dec. 16, corn prices have lost about four U.S. cents per bushel in the March contract.

Like soybeans, corn is gathering direction from South America’s weather. If there are no major weather concerns in competing growing regions, then the market is likely to trend lower in the short term.

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

As of Friday, December 16, 2016 ($/tonne) Last Week

Weekly Change

ICE canola

518.30

-0.50

ICE milling wheat

238.00

0.00

ICE barley

142.00

0.00

Mpls. HRS wheat

199.98

2.94

Chicago SRW wheat

150.37

-2.57

Kansas City HRW wheat

152.40

0.46

Corn

140.25

-1.28

Oats

145.25

-0.65

Soybeans

380.94

-0.28

Soymeal

349.44

-1.87

Soyoil

810.12

4.41

Cash Prices Winnipeg As of Friday, December 16, 2016 ($/tonne) Last Week

Weekly Change

Feed wheat

n/a

n/a

Feed barley

160.76

2.30

Rye Flaxseed Feed peas

n/a

n/a

491.31

0.79

n/a

n/a

Oats

206.20

1.95

Soybeans

421.09

3.67

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

14.30

-0.5

Ask

Ask

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

Western Canadian wheat bids hold steady Quoted basis levels varied, but lost about $3 on average

BY PHIL FRANZ-WARKENTIN CNS Canada

S

pring wheat bids in Western Canada held reasonably steady during the week ended Dec. 16, with small gains posted in some locations and small losses in others.

Depending on the location, average Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS) wheat prices were down $1 to up $1 per tonne compared to the previous week, according to price quotes from a cross-section of delivery points compiled by PDQ (Price and Data Quotes). Average prices ranged from about $231 per tonne in Saskatchewan’s southeast, to as high as $247 in northern Alberta.

Quoted basis levels varied from location to location, but lost about

…average CWRS wheat prices were down $1 to up $1 per tonne compared to the previous week.

$3 on average, to range from about $31 to $47 per tonne above the futures when using the grain company methodology of quoting the basis as the difference between U.S. dollar-denominated futures and Canadian dollar cash bids.

When accounting for currency exchange rates by adjusting Canadian prices to U.S. dollars, CWRS bids ranged from US$173 to US$185 per tonne. That would put the currency-adjusted basis levels

at about US$15 to US$27 below the futures.

Looking at it the other way around, if the Minneapolis futures are converted to Canadian dollars, CWRS basis levels across Western Canada range from $20 to $36 below the futures.

Canada Prairie Spring Red (CPSR) wheat bids generally held steady, to range from $152 to $166 per tonne across the Prairies.

Av e r a g e d u r u m p r i c e s w e r e

n a r r ow l y m i x e d , w i t h b i d s i n Saskatchewan coming in at about $286 to $295 per tonne.

The March spring wheat contract in Minneapolis, off of which most CWRS contracts in Canada are based, was quoted at US$5.4425 per bushel on Dec. 16, up about eight 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$4.1475 per bushel on Dec. 16, up about 1.25 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. 16 at US$4.0925, down by about seven U.S. cents on the week.

The Canadian dollar settled Dec. 16 at US74.94 cents, down by about one cent compared to the previous week.

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The Manitoba Co-operator | December 22, 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

New quality milk logo given prominence Dairy Farmers of Canada have simplified their marketing to generate a greater impact on consumers

By Shannon VanRaes Co-operator staff

W

hat’s blue and white, but will soon be read all over? The new Dairy Farmers of Canada logo.

First revealed in Ottawa last month, Manitoba milk producers got an in-depth look at what’s behind the updated logo — and streamlined marketing program it ushers in — at the annual Manitoba Dairy Conference in Winnipeg earlier this month.

“What we want to do with our master brand campaign is make sure consumers understand there is a new logo in the marketplace and then make sure that people come online to understand why Canadian milk is so good for them — this is what we call the reasons to believe behind Canadian milk — and last but not least, to ensure a successful transition at store level,” said Victoria Cruz, marketing and retail director at Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC).

The new logo, which features a more realistic-looking cow, bearing a maple leaf and the words “Dairy Farmers of Canada, Quality Milk,” will replace the existing blue cow logo as the certification mark indicating a product has been made with 100 per cent Canadian milk and dairy ingredients. A slight variation of that logo, using only the words “Dairy Farmers of Canada” will serve as DFM’s new organizational logo.

Some at the meeting questioned the efficacy of the previous blue cow logo and wondered if the new logo would face the same issues when it comes to visibility. However, Cruz said there have been changes made to where the logo can be displayed by groups that license it.

“You are totally right,” she told producers. “The logo before could not be seen, because it was on the back of the package, or it was on the front but it was way too tiny to see, so we have learned from that experience.”

The new logo must be placed on the front of packaging, and meet a minimum size requirement to ensure readability, she said.

Early success “When you launch a new logo like that you’re always on pins and needles,” said Blaine McLeod, a DFC board member from Saskatchewan. But

Blaine McLeod speaks to producers in Winnipeg during the annual Manitoba Dairy Conference. Photo: Shannon VanRaes

he added that the new quality milk logo has already been licensed by Agropur and that the change better represents DFM’s newly developed brand conviction.

“Dairy Farmers of Canada have undergone many changes over the past year to become more modern, efficient and to better represent our farmers,” he said. “And we’re proud to have developed this new brand conviction, a conviction that celebrates the hard work of dairy farmers as well as their huge contribute to the overall physical, emotional and economic health of Canada and Canadians.”

In practical terms, the new logo and brand conviction will mean bringing together elements of dairy marketing that had previous operated in independent silos together, under one umbrella.

Cruz notes it also signals a move away from traditional advertising that simply got lost in the crowd.

“We have to do things differently, we have to do communication that is different, that is unexpected, that is entertaining, that is emotional, that really, really, really breaks through the clutter,” said Cruz. That includes marketing campaigns like last summer’s Project Sleep, which aimed to position dairy farmers not just as agricultural producers,

“We have to do things differently, we have to do communication that is different, that is unexpected, that is entertaining, that is emotional, that really, really, really breaks through the clutter.”

Victoria Cruz

but as trusted champions of healthy living.

It also means going beyond targeting just the middleclass mom with a couple kids, expanding the target demographic to include men, women, millennials and others.

“We are going to be able to adjust our message, according to the campaign, to the right target,” said Cruz.

Provincial too But this shift won’t translate into a wholesale abandonment of provincial marketing, adds Dairy Farmers of Manitoba chairman and DFC vice-president, David Wiens.

“Our concern is that if it’s simply from a national perspective, then you target all the larger markets and some-

times the kind of flyover places ... don’t get the level of attention we feel they should,” he said, adding that provincial board members are currently mulling over whether or not to hand more of Manitoba’s marketing over to the national organization.

Wiens notes that around 75 per cent of Dairy Farmer’s of Manitoba’s marketing is already handled by DFC, leaving roughly 25 per cent at provincial description.

“So now the board is looking at that last little piece of the fluid milk advertising,” he said.

“We have a few choices here, we’ve put some of it into provincial programming, but we’re also looking at what DFC has to offer ... so we’re just looking at how the synergies would work for us as a province.”

A decision on the issue should be made fairly shortly, Wiens said, but added the outcome won’t affect provincial nutrition programs, school milk, or involvement in high school athletics.

“The majority of the work we’re doing with DFC already, and now we’re looking at that last little piece,,” he said. “And some of it we will carry on as we are now, especially the provincial part, because we do want to have comprehensive coverage within the province.” shannon.vanraes@fbcpublishing.com

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The Manitoba Co-operator | December 22, 2016

Calves can safely consume more milk than thought

Feeding young calves more milk can cut down on antibiotic use and have other benefits

BY SHANNON VANRAES Co-operator staff

F

eeding dairy calves more milk early in life might not be a cheap proposition in the short term, but with a longer view the benefits are clear.

It’s also a safe practice, according to one dairy researcher who spoke at the recent annual general meeting of the Dairy Farmers of Manitoba.

“Based on the research data we have accumulated over the last two years, it’s acceptable to feed up to eight litres — we don’t know if it’s acceptable to feed more than eight litres — but that is still two very large meals of four litres a day,” said Michael Steel, a researcher at the University of Alberta.

Sp e a k i n g t o f a r m e r s i n Winnipeg at the recent Dairy Farmers of Manitoba annual meeting, he noted research has shown — based on insulin sensitivity results — that high feeding levels prior to weaning don’t result in negative outcomes. For years it has been assumed that large meals could result in overflow into the rumen, but Steele said slower abomasal emptying is triggered by the increased consumption to self-regulate the calf’s digestion.

While there is anecdotal evidence that calves can be fed as much as 12 litres of milk a day over three feedings, Steele said that scientific studies have yet to back up that type of recommendation.

H o w e v e r, s t u d i e s h a v e shown that the lifetime milk production of cows fed more in the first weeks of life is higher than those that were fed less. Calves fed more milk also grew faster and were generally healthier, requiring fewer interventions such as antibiotics than those that consumed less milk.

FARMING IS ENOUGH OF A GAMBLE...

“There are a lot of good studies showing that a gain in early life is correlated to lifetime production,” he said.

“And that is a benefit in the long term.”

But in practice, Steele said t h a t m o s t p ro d u c e r s f e e d calves less than eight litres of milk a day, partially because they are unaware of the benefits of feeding more, but also because of the cost associated with the practice.

“If you are over quota it’s good, but if you’re under quota it’s not very economical to feed large quantities in the short term,” he said. “If you just purely look at the shortterm growth, it doesn’t make any sense to feed more milk, so what you are doing this for is to improve overall health and production lifetime.”

“If you are overquota it’s good, but if you’re underquota it’s not very economical to feed large quantities in the short term.”

Michael Steele

Producers that adopt this type of feeding regimen should also be aware it will result in looser stool, which should not be mistaken for diarrhea in young calves.

Henry Holtman, who farms near Rosser, said he is feeding his calves 10 litres of milk

and that it’s important that his staff understand what the manure from these calves will look like.

“I feed twice a day and we’re getting them up to 10 litres, you know five and five or whatever, but the challenge is that my staff look at the stool and

say she has diarrhea, because it’s loose stool,” Holtman said.

“So that’s our challenge, is to try and train people not to treat when it’s loose manure and not diarrhea.”

Steele suggests taking staff to check out farms where the practice is already in use if you are just introducing it to your own operation.

“I think the only way to really crack that is to show them other scenarios and show them the growth rate, what it looks like,” he said, adding that solid stool isn’t a good sign during the first three weeks of a calf’s life, no matter what they are being fed.

“What that means is dehydration and that’s not good,” he said. shannon.vanraes@fbcpublishing.com

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The Manitoba Co-operator | December 22, 2016

LIVESTOCK AUCTION RESULTS Weight Category

Ashern

Gladstone

Grunthal

Heartland

Heartland

Brandon

Virden

Killarney

Ste. Rose

Winnipeg

Feeder Steers

14-Dec

13-Dec

13-Dec

13-Dec

12-Dec

15-Dec

16-Dec

No. on offer

2,264

1,494

623

911

629*

2,720

1,300

Over 1,000 lbs.

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

150.00-163.00

900-1,000

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

155.00-170.00

800-900

159.00-162.00

160.00-165.00

150.00-171.00

150.00-176.00

n/a

n/a

170.00-178.25

155.00-172.00

700-800

130.00-180.00

160.00-180.50

157.00-178.00

160.00-180.00

n/a

170.00-180.00

175.00-190.50

160.00-181.00

600-700

170.00-197.50

170.00-190.75

164.00-185.50

180.00-202.00

n/a

175.00-190.00

180.00-198.00

165.00-191.00

500-600

175.00-213.50

180.00-206.00

180.00-209.00

185.00-212.00

n/a

185.00-205.00

185.00-210.75

180.00-215.00

400-500

180.00-230.00

200.00-223.00

190.00-223.00

195.00-226.00

n/a

195.00-219.00

200.00-241.00

185.00-223.00

300-400

n/a

200.00-224.00

200.00-231.00

210.00-233.00

n/a

205.00-227.00

200.00-255.00

200.00-232.00

n/a

n/a

125.00-153.00

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

150.00-165.00

800-900

n/a

n/a

n/a

135.00-155.00

n/a

n/a

n/a

145.00-160.00

700-800

140.00-160.00

n/a

n/a

140.00-156.00

n/a

n/a

145.00-176.00

150.00-160.00

600-700

150.00-174.00

140.00-160.00

146.00-175.00

145.00-160.00

n/a

150.00-158.50

155.00-168.00

152.00-166.00

500-600

160.00-184.00

150.00-171.00

150.00-186.00

155.00-175.00

n/a

150.00-168.00

160.00-188.00

152.00-177.00

400-500

170.00-195.25

160.00-184.00

155.00-188.00

170.00-195.00

n/a

170.00-191.00

180.00-199.75

165.00-200.00

300-400

180.00-200.00

170.00-191.00

204.00-226.00

180.00-207.00

n/a

n/a

190.00-200.00

185.00-215.00

400

n/a

108

64

n/a

n/a

n/a

130

D1-D2 Cows

69.00-74.00

n/a

n/a

72.00-82.00

n/a

76.00-86.00

78.00-87.50

76.00-83.00 (85.00)

D3-D5 Cows

60.00-69.00

n/a

60.00-72.50

60.00-70.00

n/a

n/a

70.00-78.00

68.00-74.00

Feeder heifers 900-1,000 lbs.

Slaughter Market No. on offer

Age Verified

75.00-89.00

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

98.00-107.00

n/a

n/a

Good Bulls

90.00-108.00

n/a

88.00-90.25

n/a

n/a

n/a

98.00-111.50

92.00-97.00

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

Butcher Steers Butcher Heifers

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

Feeder Cows

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

100.00-112.00

Fleshy Export Cows

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

Lean Export Cows

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

110.00-144.00

n/a

80.00-139.00

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

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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The Manitoba Co-operator | December 22, 2016

USDA faces backlash over proposed rules

Not impressed

Chicken processors are crying foul over moves aimed to protect producers

BY TOM POLANSEK CHICAGO / Reuters

The U.S. Department of Agriculture proposed rules Dec. 14 it said will help protect chicken producers from mistreatment by the small group of meat companies that control most of the country’s production.

With less than six weeks left to the Obama administration, the agency clarified that individual farmers who feel they have been treated unfairly do not need to show the entire poultry industry was harmed to prove wrongdoing by a processor.

Two other rules would establish criteria for determining when companies have treated producers unfairly.

Proponents of the changes, including the U.S. National Farmers Union, said they hoped Republican President-elect Donald Trump’s administration would allow them to take effect, citing the support he received from rural voters in the Nov. 8 election.

However, agricultural associations opposed to the rules said the regulations were overreaching. The National Pork Producers Council, a trade group, said they were “an apparent attack on rural America for its role in helping elect Donald Trump as president.”

Speaking to reporters on a conference call, USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack, a Democrat, said that accusation was “absurd.”

“This has got nothing to do with the election of 2016,” he said. “This has everything to do with what’s fair to producers.”

Vilsack said it was “common sense” to clarify how producers must prove they were harmed and that the position represented a long-held view at the USDA. The agency said it acted to clarify the rule after four courts of appeal disagreed with the rule’s previous version.

Four meat processors, including Tyson Foods Inc., control 51 per cent of the U.S. market for chicken meat, according to the USDA. It said they “can often wield market power over the growers, treating them unfairly, suppressing how much they are paid, or pitting them against each other.”

Tyson, the top chicken producer, said the rules were “bad for farmers, food companies and consumers, and we’ll be working with others in the livestock and meat business to address it.”

A spokesman for Pilgrim’s Pride Corp., which is the secondbiggest chicken producer and mostly owned by meat packer JBS SA, did not respond to a request for comment.

Mike Weaver, who raises chickens for Pilgrim’s Pride and is president of the Contract Poultry Growers Association of the Virginias, said he hoped the rules would give farmers more freedom to speak out against abuses.

“Everybody needs these types of protections against these multinational companies that are running agriculture in this country,” he said.

The arrival of the white stuff and cold temperatures was unwelcome news for these animals near St. Rose du Lac.

PHOTO: LUC GAMACHE

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The Manitoba Co-operator | December 22, 2016

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Battle between warm and cold setting up Issued: Monday, December 19, 2016 · Covering: December 21 – December 28, 2016 Daniel Bezte Weather Vane

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ur nine days of brutally cold air have ended; that’s right, this little cold snap was only nine days long, but from what I was hearing, you’d think it was the entire month! The lobe of cold arctic air that brought the cold weather has finally weakened and moved off to the east, allowing the flow across our region to become more zonal (west to east).

As a result, temperatures will be a fair bit warmer for the last two weeks of December.

For those of you wondering, last week’s Colorado low did develop, but the strong cold arctic high dominating our region kept it well to our south as predicted.

To begin this forecast period, we will see Pacific high pressure slide by to our south. This will put us in a strong westerly flow on Wednesday and Thursday, keeping temperatures above average. Weak low pressure is then forecasted to track across central Manitoba on Friday. This will switch our winds to southerly and help to bring in very mild temperatures along with the chance of some light snow.

Attention then turns to another

Colorado low that is forecast to develop on Christmas Eve and track to our south over the next couple of days. Confidence in this system is low, but once again, it bears watching. If this system tracks far enough to the north, southern regions could see some significant snow on Christmas and Boxing Day. Colder arctic air will move in behind this system to begin next week, but it looks like it will only last a couple of days before milder air moves back in. Overall, it looks like cold arctic air will be sitting over the northern Prairies to end the year, with warm air sitting to our south. A bit of a battle will then set up between the warm and cold arctic air. The weather models show a couple of storm systems travelling along this battlefront late next week and into the New Year. The current storm track is taking these systems through the north-central Prairies, but as usual, it is some# thing to keep an eye on. for Usual temperature range # this period: Highs: -20 to -4 C; lows, -29 to -12 C.

WEATHER MAP - WESTERN CANADA

Precipitation Compared to Historical Distribution

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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.

Prepared by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s Science and Technology Branch. Data provided through partnership with Environment Canada, Natural Resources Canada, Provincial and private agencies.

Produced using near real-time data that has undergone some quality control. The accuracy of this map varies due to data availability and potential data errors.

Created: 2016-12-15 www.agr.gc.ca/drought

This issue’s map shows the total amount of precipitation that has fallen since Sept. 1 compared to historical amounts. For Manitoba and Saskatchewan, it has been a fairly wet fall and early winter, with a large portion of this region seeing very high to record amounts. South-central Alberta has been the driest region, with the area near and east of Calgary seeing very low to extremely low amounts.

A warm and relatively wet 2016

November was the hottest month compared to average, breaking some records in Manitoba

BY DANIEL BEZTE Co-operator contributor

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know the year isn’t quite done yet, but I really want to take a look back and see just how the numbers turned out for our weather across the Prairies this year. I figure the best way to do this is to look back month by month, then do an overall summary of the year.

January The year started off mild and dry across the Prairies, with all of the major centres in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba reporting above-average temperatures and either average or below-average amounts of snow.

The warmest region, compared to average, was Saskatchewan, with Regina reporting a mean monthly temperature that was 3.5 C above average. Saskatoon was the wettest or snowiest area, compared to average, with 2.5 mm more precipitation than average.

February The warm temperatures were turned up a notch in February, especially over the western threequarters of the Prairies. Mean monthly temperatures in Alberta and Saskatchewan were 6 C above average, with Manitoba a little cooler and mean temperatures ranging between 2 and 5 C above average. Precipitation continued on the light side with only

October was the only month of the year that saw all major stations report above-average (precipitation). The hardest hit area was western Manitoba and eastern Saskatchewan.

Dauphin reporting slightly aboveaverage amounts.

March The warm winter continued into March, with all locations seeing an early start to spring, thanks to temperatures that were between 2.3 and 5.2 C above average.

Combine the warm temperatures and light snow cover and most regions were snow-free by the end of the first or second week of the month. Winnipeg was the wettest spot during March, with most of the precipitation coming in the form of rain when nearly 20 mm fell on the 15th and 16th.

April Alberta continued with aboveaverage temperatures in April, but things cooled down to near average in Saskatchewan and to slightly below average in Manitoba. Alberta continued on the dry side, while Manitoba saw wet conditions, with Winnipeg reporting 55 mm — a good 23 mm above average. Just like March, most of the precipitation came in the form of rain, with about 36 mm falling on April 15 and 16.

May Warmer-than-average temperatures continued, but this time it was eastern regions that were the warmest, compared to average. This was also a wetter month across the Prairies, with only Saskatoon, Brandon and Dauphin reporting near- to below-average amounts.

June Once again we saw warmer-thanaverage temperatures, but not to the same degree as previous months. Mean monthly temperatures across all the stations averaged between 0.5 and 1.5 C above average. Precipitation varied during June, with Dauphin, Saskatoon, Regina and Calgary reporting below average, while the other sites received above average.

July Temperatures during July were near average across the Prairies, with precipitation running nearto above-average during the month. The big weather story of the month was the heavy rainfall that hit Calgary from July 11 to 17.

During this period, parts of the

city saw nearly 100 mm of rain.

Combine this with several other rainfall events over the rest of the month and totals ended up in the 200-mm range.

August Near-average temperatures and above-average amounts of rainfall continued for most locations in August. The wettest region was the Peace River region of Alberta, which saw over 100 mm in the month. The driest region was around Winnipeg, where less than 50 mm fell.

September Near-average temperatures continued into September across Alberta and Saskatchewan, while slightly above-average temperatures moved into Manitoba.

Precipitation was variable across the Prairies during this month, with Peace River, Regina and Brandon reporting above-average amounts, while the other stations had below-average amounts.

October Mild weather continued in Manitoba, with temperatures averaging between 1 and 2 C above average. Temperatures were much cooler over Saskatchewan and especially Alberta, with mean monthly readings as much as 3.6 C below average. With the colder temperatures came plenty of precipitation. October was the only month of the year that saw all major stations report above-

average amounts. The hardest hit area was western Manitoba and eastern Saskatchewan.

Dauphin saw 137 mm during the month. Combine this with heavy September rains and the cool temperatures providing very little evaporation, and conditions were very wet going into the winter.

November This was the hottest month of the year compared to average, with many monthly records broken in Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

Precipitation was below average in Saskatchewan and Manitoba, but above average across much of Alberta. Edmonton was the wettest location, with 166 mm falling, nearly 10 times the average.

December After a few warm days to start the month, the cold weather moved in to make us pay back all the warm we saw in November. Even after the warm start, and with near-average temperatures that look to end the month, overall, December looks like it will come in well below average, with the coldest readings across Alberta.

Overall, the year was warmer than average, with some regions coming within a degree of their all-time warmest year on record.

Precipitation (when compared to average amounts) was near- to above-average across all regions, with the wettest region being Alberta.

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The Manitoba Co-operator | December 22, 2016

CROPS

The existing technology can detect variation in a field, but not why that variation exists

BY ANGELA LOVELL Co-operator contributor

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here’s no shortage of technology available to help researchers, agronomists, and farmers scout their fields.

From satellite imager y and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs or drones) to smartphone apps, there are plenty of tools out there.

Just don’t expect them to replace boots on the ground any time soon.

T h e l i m i t a t i o n o f c u r re n t remote-sensing technology, such as satellite and aerial imagery, is that it can only detect variability in the field. The cause of that variability still has to be ground truthed using traditional scouting methods such as visual inspections, soil and tissue samples, and still relies heavily on the wisdom and experience of the person doing the scouting.

“The challenge isn’t collecting the data but the interpretation,” said Dr. Ignacio Ciampitti, crop production specialist with Kansas State University during his presentation to the Manitoba Agronomists Conference (MAC) in Winnipeg last week. “We are not removed from the system.

All these technologies are tools, but we need people, they are the thinkers who will go back to the field and decide where the problem is coming from.”

Ciampitti showed images of a winter wheat field from a drone flown at low altitude to give a reasonably high-resolution image and create a normalized difference vegetative index (NDVI) map that showed weeds growing outside the rows. “But we can’t identify the weed species – it will need a person to go out in the field to do that,” says Ciampitti.

One of the biggest problems farmers face today is that they have too much information, added Ciampitti.

“We have a responsibility to simplify and integrate the data, and develop that into tools so advisors and farmers can start taking action,” he said.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles offer great promise, but aren’t going to replace old-fashioned scouting just yet. Photo: Brandon Gibb/file photo

“ They know the histor y of their fields, they have the expertise, and we are trying to channel a strategy, and work with them and industry to come up with really good solutions in-field,” said Boles, who added the biggest challenge is processing and analysing the huge amount of data they collect to provide an outcome for their clients.

UAV s a re a re l a t i v e l y n e w technology in agriculture, and because they can fly at low altitudes, they can provide a much higher-resolution image of an area of concern in the field than a satellite can, which is why they are so useful to researchers, who are assessing many potential uses for the technology. Research is being conducted into using UAVs for weed identification, yield estimates, measuring herbicide drift, detecting plant height and crop uniformity, measuring canopy temperature and making replanting decisions, as well as detecting crop stress and pests.

As more of the information that UAVs collect is integrated with the information coming from other sources, such as traditional scouting, soil data, pestdetection networks and forecast maps and provincial databases of insects, weeds and diseases, they will become a better diagnostic tool for producers.

Ce n t e r Fi e l d So l u t i o n s, a n Alberta company, does a lot of on-farm research using various technologies like yield mapping, and UAVs. “Our clients are good scouts too,” said Kelly Boles, owner and president of the company, in a panel discussion at MAC.

Real-time agronomy Boles said he believes the most important technological advancement in scouting is connectivity in the field via mobile devices such as smartphones, laptops and tablets. “To be able to document and use apps in the field in real time is huge and it’s sped things up for us,” he said. “We can tweet or Google a picture and it’s amazing how quick the interaction is.

It’s pretty exciting how we can evolve these tools.”

More and more agronomists are going paperless, using mobile devices to take scouting pictures and correlate zone maps and soil and tissue sample data using apps to create reports for their clients about crop seeding, fertility and spraying decisions.

CropPro Consulting in Saskatchewan has six trucks on the road with specialized mapping equipment including com-

puters, autosteer and a battery powered, in-field soil sampling unit, which uses GPS positioning and an automatic probe to collect soil samples. “We are fully connected in the sense that our agronomists can use our app in the field on any mobile device to do recommendations and scouting,” says Cory Willness, CropPro president. “Within each field we have maps of everything that farmers can load up on their Smartphone – electrical conductivity maps, elevation, flow accumulations, drainage files, anything they want.”

Around 60 per cent of agronomists and close to 50 per cent of Ontario producers are using apps to make management decisions on their farms according to an Ontario-based survey. It’s likely many them are using Pest Manager – a free app launched in 2015 with funding provided by the Grain Farmers of Ontario. Pest Manager helps producers identify weeds, insects and diseases right in the field, and suggests options to manage or control them. Ontario provincial weed specialist, Mike Cowbrough demonstrated the app’s key features to agronomists and advisors attending MAC, including the interactive pest identification key. Users filter according to crop type and choose from menus of different taxonomic traits about the pest or weed species – or the symptoms of diseases – that they are looking at in their field. The app identifies it and offers a menu of control options that can also be filtered by different variables i.e. crop system (GMO, non-GMO or organic), application timing, crop stage and the presence of herbicide-resistant weeds. It contains economic thresholds and also offers information about natural enemies of problem pests that may be present. Pest Manager also has an extensive pest library with Frequently asked questions, which is its most used feature.

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The Manitoba Co-operator | December 22, 2016

Four-year rule for TFWs tossed out Government is also committing to develop pathways to permanent residency for eligible applicants among TFWs porary foreign workers because of a shortage of domestic workers available to work.

The four-in-four-out rule was costing them retraining costs, reduced productivity, and made things very difficult for employers, Campbell said.

They’d no sooner get these staff trained and familiarized with their jobs, than they had to leave.

Technically, they could return after four years, but they never did. Many were known to go on to work in Australia, Campbell said.

“We were just giving all our trained workers to another country and we’d never see those people back.”

That’s also good news, said Campbell, who has had as many as a dozen TFWs working for him.

“Now we’ll be able to keep our most qualified workers,” he said.

“And they’ll be able to continue to support their families a lot better.

They’ve created a life here as well too.”

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ederal officials announced last week that temporary foreign worker’s ( TFWs) will no longer be required to leave Canada after four years’ employment.

The government will also begin paving the way for more to remain in Canada permanently.

The ‘cumulative duration’ or ‘four-in, four-out rule,’ was a requirement that these workers could only work here four years then had to leave the country.

It was a condition of employment taking its toll on employers and workers alike, say those very glad to hear it’s ended.

“This news couldn’t have come at a better time. It’s quite a relief,” says Allan Campbell, who coowns Durston Honey Farms near Dauphin.

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The federal government also says it is now committed to further developing pathways to permanent residency for eligible applicants among temporary foreign workers.

Portia MacDonald-Dewhirst, executive director of the Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council (CAHRC), called the government’s decision good news as well.

“These changes are a positive step forward by the Federal Government which will help alleviate some of the issues that farmers, processors and agricultural employees are facing,” MacDonald-Dewhirst said in a statement.

CARHC has recently released national Labour Market Information research showing nearly 60,000 vacancies in primary agriculture and a job vacancy rate of seven per cent, or higher than any other industry in Canada. By 2025 that shortage is expected to grow to 114,000 workers.

Fixing the cumulative duration rule has been a long-standing recommendation of Canada’s Agriculture and Agri-Food Labour Task Force (LTF), and was one of several presented to the House of Commons human resources committee earlier this year.

Ca n a d i a n Fe d e ra t i o n o f Agriculture (CFA) president Ron Bonnett said in a news release that the government’s early action on this file with respect to ending the four-in-four-out rule “is a critical step forward and that CFA looks forward to working on a more comprehensive suit of meaningful changes to the program, and broader labour market programming.

CAHRC vice-chair and Manitoba farmer Doug Chorney said it’s good to see government take action on the four-in-fourout rule and their quick response to a parliamentary committee study undertaken this year.

Known as the HUMA Report, it drew attention, among other things, to agriculture’s critical dependency on temporary foreign workers, noted critical short-

ages in areas such as seafood and meat processing and recommended restructuring of the temporary foreign worker program to better reflect the realities of labour market needs in Canada.

“They’ve heard concerns from the employer community,” he said. “We’re definitely encouraged.”

However, the complexity and extent of agriculture’s growing labour shortage is issue that requires much more ongoing work to address, The Canadian Agriculture and Agri-Food Workforce Action Plan has laid out a series of proposed solutions to address the industry’s labour needs for both the short and longer term, including calls for creating an industry jobs resource centre that would make jobs and career pathway options searchable online.

“It’s a complicated problem with complicated solutions,” Chorney said. “There’s no real silver bullet to deal with this.”

Agriculture’s labour gap exists despite significant recruitment efforts to try to hire domestic workers, and CAHRC research additionally shows farmers’ hiring difficulties stem from offering jobs in rural locations, that are also physically strenuous as well as often only seasonally available.

A recent Labour Market Forecast report by CAHRC focussing on the grains and oilseeds sector specifically is a case in point. It showed 5,700 jobs left vacant among these types of farms. And there will be more vacancies to come. The LMF report projects that due to retirements by 2025 as many as 17,400 jobs could be unfilled in the grains and oilseeds sector alone.

Farm owners rely on family members because the employees they need can’t be found, Chorney said.

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The Manitoba Co-operator | December 22, 2016

Statistics Canada lentil numbers confirm trade suspicions Despite terrible weather there’s plenty of supply which doesn’t bode well for markets

By Jade Markus CNSC / Winnipeg

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ew Statistics Canada data has confirmed what traders already assumed — lentil supplies aren’t lacking, despite excess moisture this year.

Pr ices for the pulse had been trending lower with those suspicions, and buyers are looking to India for indications on where to move in the new year.

Statistics Canada estimates say farmers produced about 3.25 million tonnes of lentils this year, based on a survey from October 21 to November 13. That’s on par with the government a g e n c y ’s Au g u s t e s t i mates, and well above the 2.5 million tonnes grown last year.

Production could be even higher, as war m weather after the survey finished allowed producers into fields for late-season harvesting.

StatsCan data shows ample lentil supplies, but traders had already been pushing the market lower, said David Ne w m a n o f V i c t o r i a area pulse trading and processing firm Commodious Trading.

“Some of the guys in the market are just saying, ‘ You know what?

We’re taking these prices down,’” Newman said.

“I think we’ve really got to a point of exhaustion,” he added. “They’re not really ready to take this a whole lot further until there is some new information.”

L a r g e g re e n l e n t i l s are priced between 28 and 65 cents per pound across the Prair ies — quality dependent — w h i l e re d l e n t i l s a re going for about 30 cents per pound, according to data from Prairie Ag Hotwire.

Buyers will be watching production news f r o m In d i a , a n d n e w crop demand into the new year for market indications in coming months, Newman said. “ T h a t w i l l m ov e i t again — what the spring conditions are like — but until then, I think a lot of us are tired.”

Snowy winter wonderland not wanted on eastern Prairies There’s not a single spot on the Prairies that could currently be considered to be in even mild drought “If we move to a more La Niña stage we might be seeing a lot more snow this winter.”

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hile a wave of snow was slowly pummelling parts of Saskatchewan and much of Manitoba, one soil-moisture expert said water was still trickling through the soil into natural water channels.

A c c o r d i n g t o Tr e v o r Hadwen, agroclimate spe cialist with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s Drought Watch program in Regina, this is a good thing, as it will help reduce concentrations of water that farmers have to deal with next spring. “ We’re k i n d o f a m o n t h b e h i n d t h e t e m p e r a t u re s we would normally get,” he re m a rk e d d u r i n g a p h o n e

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interview from his office in Saskatchewan Dec. 5. “So we’re in a situation where things are fluid at the moment.”

Frequent rains during the summer and early fall bumped up the moisture reserves across much of Wester n Canada. So much so, that there aren’t any areas where dryness is a concern heading into next year, something that’s fairly rare, said Hadwen.

“Basically we’re looking at a fairly abnormal situation,

the entire Prairie region does not have a single drought area at this time of year,” he said.

“Normally you would have some small region (experiencing) moderate drought.”

He says anywhere from the middle of Saskatchewan to southern Manitoba is a bit of a concern right now when it comes to excess moisture.

“Southern Manitoba for sure had a wet fall period and the soil moisture is high,” he said.

He says the early word is to expect normal to above-normal

snowfall this winter, but the situation could change.

For instance he says the chances of a La Niña weather event (which involves coolerthan-average sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern tropical Pacific Ocean) seems to be growing.

“If we move to a more La Niña stage we might be seeing a lot more snow this winter, we’re leaning towards La Niña but not fully committed there yet.”

If there is a lot of snow this winter, a long drawn-out thaw would be preferable.

“Ideally you get that temperature where it gets to 5 C during the day before cooling down at night. That’s kind of what we want.”

He adds February could tell the tale though as it is generally considered the big snow month.

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The Manitoba Co-operator | December 22, 2016

Average Canadian family’s food costs could rise $420 next year Low Canadian dollar makes imported food far more expensive, causing an increase well above the rate of inflation STAFF

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anadians will pay more to put food on their tables in 2017, according to Canada’s Food Price Report 2017.

The report, from Dalhousie University, forecasts a rise in food prices between three per cent and five per cent higher than last year’s increase and considerably higher than the general inflation rate.

For the average Canadian family, food expenses in 2017 could increase by as much as $420.

“Food prices are top of mind for everyone. Every single day we have to feed ourselves and we’re victims of fluctuating food

prices,” said Sylvain Charlebois, lead author of the report and dean of the faculty of management at Dalhousie University.

Charlebois points to a number of factors contributing to the price increase. “The biggest factor will be the falling Canadian dollar. Given how many food products we import from abroad our food economy is vulnerable to currency fluctuations. We’re also expecting the upcoming Trump administration to have an impact on Canada’s food prices.”

Charlebois says the new administration could create a period of U.S. protectionism aimed at improving domestic issues at the expense of the international community, impacting

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The administration’s support of infrastructure and the development of the States’ next Farm Bill may result in subsidies to farmers and increased expenses, T:10.25” a super cycle which could trigger

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Vegetables, fruits and nuts, are all expected to experience a sharp price rise in 2017, due to the need for imports. Vegetables are expected to increase by four per cent to six per cent and fruit and nuts by three per cent to five per cent. Pork, fish and seafood are all expected to see increases in 2017.

Expected price increases: Dairy and eggs – two per cent to four per cent; Fruit and nuts – three per cent to five per cent; Bakery and cereals – zero per cent to two per cent; Meats – four per cent to six per cent;

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The Manitoba Co-operator | December 22, 2016

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

Tiny store specializes in timeless toys The Village Toy Shop in Chortitz south of Winkler, is a popular place to shop at Christmas — and year round — among families looking for timeless, top-quality toys

Jake Suderman holds the musical jack-in-the-box and spinning top initially bought for their young son. Classic toy purchases eventual led to selling toys in the Village Toy Shop on their property in Chortitz.

Helen Suderman holds some of the Village Toy Shop's most popular dolls. PHOTO: LORRAINE STEVENSON

BY LORRAINE STEVENSON Co-operator staff / Chortitz

J

ake Suderman remembers the time one of his young customers thought he really might be you-know-who.

“She was maybe two years old, and she kept walking by the counter and looking up at me,” he recalls. “All of a sudden she says ‘are you Santa Claus?’”

No, he was not, he politely told her. She thought for a moment but was undeterred.

“Then she asked me ‘can I give you my Christmas list?’ She told me everything she wanted for Christmas.”

It’s the kind of heartwarming moment Suderman and his wife Helen regularly enjoy as their young — and young-at-heart — customers visit their store.

Their Village Toy Shop is a little gem of a general store, its shelves packed with games, toys, puzzles, and dolls. It’s located on their yardsite across from the school in the village south of Winkler.

Don’t come looking for massmarket, faddish stuff to buy here though. The Sudermans

stock only unique, timeless toys like musical jack-in-the-boxes, wooden toys, and games we all remember playing.

“A lot of people compare us to Toad Hall (Toys),” says Jake, referring to the Winnipeg-based independent toy retailer.

They never set out to own a store though. This all began simply searching for goodquality toys for their own little boy, explain Jake and his wife Helen. The couple also have three married children, and grandchildren.

“It wasn't a business idea. It was a hobby,” says Jake. “We were looking for toys for our little boy who was two at the time.”

He started ordering from toy suppliers, eventually purchasing larger volumes and selling at craft shows. Customers loved what they had for sale and wanted more. For Jake, a true Santa at heart and collector of retro and vintage toys, it was a perfect fit.

“Someone said to me just the other day, ‘it must be awfully hard to know what kind of product to buy.’” he says, pointing and shooting a Lunar Launcher

across the store. (A little flying saucer spins over head.)

“I said, well, not really. I just buy stuff I know I like to play with. At my age I still like toys.

It’s all stuff that I used to play with.”

“Or you wanted,” Helen teases.

Popular outing This is their third Christmas selling at the Village Toy Shop, with its tiny porch and pressed tin ceiling. Jake was building a shed a couple of years ago when Helen suggested he tweak the design and create the outlet to sell their toy inventory. By then they had customers coming to make purchases out of their garage.

“I still don’t have a shed,” Jake says good-naturedly. But he doesn’t have time to tinker in one anyway.

The Village Toy Shop is a very busy place, and not only at Christmas. Customers come from all over southern Manitoba and beyond to browse and buy, say the couple. A visit to their store has become a popular outing for families.

“That’s why we’re busy all summer too,” adds Helen.

It’s the very best kind of busyness. The toys stocked at the Village Toy Shop are the kind that have lasted as long as people’s memories playing with them. Grown ups regularly exclaim “I remember this,” say the couple.

These are toys that will keep right on passing the test of time too. Good quality is the hallmark of everything they carry, says Jake. These toys are built to last.

“We put our toys through the paces,” he said. “They won’t wreck right away.”

These are toys will keep right on passing the test of time too. Good quality is the hallmark of everything they carry,

Jake Suderman

Good quality Good quality toys are important for other reasons, says Helen.

It’s dismaying to see so many poorly made toys quickly broken and then thrown out.

“If children have better toys, they learn to value their toys,” she says. “These are toys that will be there not just for today.

They’ll be something to give to their own kids somewhere down the road.”

There’s something else about a timeless toy too; they remind us all of how we used to play.

Enjoyment of play should last a lifetime too, says Helen.

“The biggest thing is not to throw that part of your life away too quickly,” she says. “We grow up quick enough.”

Jake, raised in a large family in Chortitz, says he often thinks of his mom, in German, telling him and his siblings to ‘go play, go play.”

“I guess I never stopped,” he says with a smile.

More information about the Village Toy Shop including hours of operation can be found on Facebook. lorraine@fbcpublishing.com

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The Manitoba Co-operator | December 22, 2016

COUNTRY CROSSROADS

Prairie fare Beat holiday weight gain Here are a few tips to help prevent holiday pounds this festive season

BY JULIE GARDEN-ROBINSON NDSU Extension

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verywhere I go, I see more candy and cookies to taste, and unfortunately, my willpower is not overly strong during the holiday season. In the interest of food science, of course, I need to try these things. I am testing my willpower right now as a bowl of treats sits about 10 feet from me just outside my office.

We may think that we gain several pounds during the holidays, but I have good news for most of us. The average weight gain is about one pound.

Through time, however, a pound or two a year can creep up on us. Suddenly we may find that our favourite pants seem to have shrunk. Unfortunately, subtracting weight tends to be more difficult than adding it.

In the long term, excess weight can have numerous consequences, including type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, kidney disease, osteoarthritis, stroke and certain types of cancer.

Losing weight probably is not a realistic goal during the holidays. Avoiding weight gain is worth our while, so consider these holiday eating strategies as we wrap up the year: • Instead of setting a large buffet table, serve items on a side table. Cornell University researchers have said that serving from a side table can reduce the amount of food consumed by 19 per cent.

• Use smaller serving spoons. Using smaller serving spoons can decrease the amount of food served by 14 per cent, according to Cornell University researchers.

• As you plan menus for the holidays, be sure to fit in all the food groups. Include fruit, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein and low-fat dairy in your menus.

• Bake more healthfully. When making your favourite muffins or fruit breads, try using some unsweetened applesauce in place of the fat. You’ll add fibre and you won’t miss the fat and extra calories.

• Cut the sweet goodies in smaller pieces, or make the cookies small.

• Make healthful options available. Have fresh fruit on hand. Try some fresh apple

PHOTO: THINKSTOCK

slices with a sprinkle of cinnamon. This spice enhances the natural sweetness of the fruit.

• When choosing beverages for a holiday gathering, be sure to keep a pitcher of ice water as an option. Punches and drinks with alcohol add lots of calories to your menu. Add some zip to your water with a lemon or lime slice.

• If you are a guest at the holiday party, stand away from the buffet table.

Nibbling all evening can add up to consuming a lot of calories.

Mexican Beans and Corn Salad 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, drained 1 (15-ounce) can white kidney beans, drained and rinsed 2 red bell peppers, diced 2 c. frozen corn kernels 1 medium red onion, chopped

Dressing: 1/2 cup olive oil 1/2 cup red wine vinegar 3 tbsp. fresh lime juice 2 tbsp. white sugar 1 tsp. salt

Here’s a tasty, colourful salad that’s easy to make, and it’s naturally high in fibre, vitamins and minerals. PHOTO: NDSU

1 tsp. crushed garlic 1/4 c. chopped fresh cilantro

• Spend more time at parties visiting than eating and drinking. Remember the rule: Don’t talk with your mouth full.

• Use a napkin to gather your goodies.

You are less likely to grab the highercalorie sticky items on a napkin, unless you like to have a little tissue paper as a condiment.

Here’s a tasty and colourful salad that is easy to make, and naturally high in fibre, vitamins and minerals. You could serve it as a dip with crackers or chips or as a side dish.

2 tsp. ground cumin 1 tsp. ground black pepper 1 dash hot pepper sauce (optional) 1/2 tsp. chili powder (optional)

In a large bowl, combine the beans, peppers, corn and onion. In a smaller bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients. Add hot sauce and chili powder if desired. Add the dressing to the vegetable mixture and stir gently. Chill at least an hour to marinate.

Makes 12 servings. Each serving has 230 calories, 11 grams (g) fat, 8 g protein, 27 g carbohydrate, 6 g fibre and 260 milligrams sodium.

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.

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The Manitoba Co-operator | December 22, 2016

COUNTRY CROSSROADS

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ush little one, don’t you fuss now.” Rose Jackson spoke softly, her words and her attention directed to the tiny squirming bundle she held in her arms. The bundle issued a soft whimper, a tiny hiccup, and then was still.

“She is so beautiful,” said Rose, still speaking softly so as not to disturb the child. Amanda, who was seated next to her on the couch, smiled.

“I know,” she said. “I can’t stop looking at her.

I get nothing done these days. I’ll put her down when she’s sleeping and walk away but then I turn around and just stare at her and I can’t pull myself away. I still can’t believe we have her.”

“She looks so much like Brady did when he was born,” said Rose. “It’s not hard to see he’s her father. And their birthdays are so close together.

Christmas babies.” She chuckled. She paused, remembering. “That boy was something to look at at for the first year of his life.”

“And then what happened?” said Amanda playfully.

“You can see for yourself,” said Rose with a grin. “You live with him after all.” She continued to stare down at the tiny child nestled in the crook of her arm. “Some babies have a tough time being born. They come out with their heads all smooshed this way and that, kind of lopsided.

And some come out like Michaela here. Just about perfect. She looks as if she wasn’t born at all. As if she just appeared suddenly, like a perfect little angel.”

There was a moment of silence while the little girl squirmed and a tiny hand wrapped its fingers around Rose’s thumb.

“I can tell you for certain that she did not magically appear, like any little angel you would ever imagine,” said Amanda softly. “She may be the best Christmas present ever, but oh my goodness, I had to work for her!”

“Oh quit your complaining,” said a voice from the doorway. Brady stepped into the room grinning impishly. “It was a breeze, mom. Don’t let her tell you different.”

“I’m sure it was a breeze for you sonny,” said Rose.

Yup,” said Brady. “And what’s all this nonsense

The

Jacksons

By Rollin Penner

about parenting being difficult and challenging?”

He sat down on the arm of the couch next to his mother and reached down to stroke his sleeping daughter’s cheek. “She sleeps, she wakes up, she cries, she eats, she goes back to sleep. Nothing to it.”

“Seriously,” said Rose. “Don’t forget, this too shall pass.”

“I thought that saying was for when things are going badly,” said Brady.

“It is,” said Rose. “It’s also for when things are going well. But maybe you’ll be lucky. Maybe she will just eat and sleep till she turns 18.”

“That would be weird,” said Brady. “Hey does

Michaela have her mom’s nose or what? Isn’t it the cutest thing?”

“My nose is not the cutest thing,” said Amanda.

“Although it is pretty cute isn’t it? But I think there are cuter things.”

“You’re probably right,” said Brady, “but I’ve never seen one.”

There was a moment of silence. All three of them continued to pay rapt attention to the baby.

“Babies are amazing,” said Brady finally.

“They’re so tiny, but they change everything.”

“Except themselves,” said Amanda.

Rose looked up finally, her attention attracted by the twinkling lights and dangling ornaments of the Christmas tree across the room. “Who would have thought it,” she said. “Seven years ago there were five of us at Christmas dinner. Now there’s going to be 11. How does that even happen?”

“Well mom,” said Brady, “boys and girls meet and fall in love and then they...”

“Oh hush up,” said Rose. “I know how it happens.”

“Speaking of Christmas dinner,” said Brady, “it’s still two days away and I’m hungry. You got anything good in the fridge mom?”

“Leftover meatloaf,” said Rose. “Help yourself.”

“Yes! Meatloaf! I’m on it!” Brady was up and away. “Anyone else want some?” he called back over his shoulder.

“I’m good,” said Amanda.

“None for me,” said Rose.

When he was gone Rose looked at Amanda.

“How’s my boy doing?” she asked. “Is he pulling his weight, or what?”

Amanda gave her mother-in-law a big smile.

“And more,” she said. “He’s amazing. He cooks, he cleans, he even vacuums. It’s crazy.”

“He turned out better than I expected,” said Rose. “Just being honest.” She looked down at little Michaela once more. “Thank you for this incredible Christmas gift,” she said.

A dish clattered loudly in the kitchen.

Amanda smiled. “And thank you for mine,” she said.

“You’re welcome,” said Rose. “Merry Christmas.”

“And God bless us,” said Amanda, “every one.”

Last-minute gift ideas for gardeners If you have such people on your list — lucky you — they are really easy to buy for

By Albert Parsons Freelance contributor

A

re you one of those procrastinators who has put off buying Christmas gifts and now has to come up with some spectacular ones — fast? You’re in luck, if anyone on your list is a gardener. They are the easiest people in the world to buy for because their wish lists are endless! You’ll just have to decide whether to buy something practical like gardening equipment and supplies or something special that the gardener might never buy for themselves.

If asked, the staff at most garden centres will even add some bling to your gift. It might simply be Christmas wrap but they might also offer to put plants into suitable jardinières or add bows and decorations. It won’t hurt to ask — tell them you are desperate and assume a panicked expression to get sympathy!

What might you scoop up at the last minute? There are ceramic containers and various “objets d’art” that the gardener might use to embellish the garden, or stepping stones, wind chimes, and tabletop fountains. How about a bird bath or a metal (or wooden) obelisk, gazing ball or a fancy trellis? A shepherd’s hook to display a hanging basket in the garden or a metal plant stand for the porch or deck might work as well.

A kit containing items that can be used to make a fairy garden may be a good gift idea.

A beautiful gazing ball might be the perfect gift for that someone special. PHOTOS: ALBERT PARSONS

Taking a more practical approach, maybe a new pair of pruning clippers, a new hoe or hand trowel, or even a new rake or shovel. A package of row markers may come in handy for the vegetable gardener, and some sturdy bamboo stakes or a pair of gardening gloves is always welcome. How about making up a Christmas garden-themed basket with several of these smaller items?

Some of the things that gardeners use I call “consumables,” because they are used up and need to be replenished. Fertilizers, including a tub of soluble 20-20-20 that can be used for

both indoor and outdoor plants will be welcomed. Some stocking-stuffer ideas may be a ball of garden twine, a permanent marker to label plant tags, a bag of soilless mix, a container of garden dust for the vegetable gardener, or a spray bottle.

Does someone on your list like to putter with gardening projects during the winter? If so, how about a kit that you put together yourself, unique and personalized? You might include a plant pot, soil and an amaryllis bulb, or a ceramic container, some stones and some paperwhite narcissus bulbs.

Fairy (miniature) gardens are popular so you could put together a kit containing suitable small plants, a bag of soil, and some decorative items. Don’t forget to include a flat, shallow container as well for the project.

Another kit idea is to purchase a rec-

tangular ceramic container and a few cacti or succulents. Include soil and you have all the ingredients to create a dish garden. The advantage of giving such gifts is that you are giving the gift of gardening — literally — as the person will have the pleasure of actually doing the assembly and planting.

If your gardener likes to start plants early indoors from seed for the outdoor garden, put together a kit containing all the necessary components and perhaps include a package of seeds of something unique or exotic if you think the person would enjoy the challenge of growing something unusual.

You can never go wrong with buying a gift plant, perhaps a poinsettia or a Christmas cactus. A foliage plant makes a great gift as does an exotic plant — if you know the recipient is up to caring for it. Or you could get a gift certificate from a garden centre. You may think this is a rather impersonal gift, but gardeners like to shop — particularly in the dead of winter when they can wander through a garden centre taking pleasure in the sights and smells of growing plants while snow is falling outside, and while they are using someone else’s money to buy something they would never splurge on themselves! Happy shopping and Merry Christmas!

Albert Parsons writes from Minnedosa, Manitoba

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The Manitoba Co-operator | December 22, 2016

COUNTRY CROSSROADS

Make a leaf wall hanging

Happy Christmas to all from Country Crossroads

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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

By Myrlene Currie Freelance contributor

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hen I was in the backyard before the snow arrived, I was inspired by all the beautiful leaves that had fallen, so I picked some up and decided to print them on fabric.

Supplies: • Autumn leaves • L arge piece of 100 per cent light-coloured cotton fabric • Coloured fabric • Quilt batting • “ Bubble Jet” (solution to prepare fabric to be printed with ink — sold at computer/ printer supply stores) • Iron • Freezer paper • Printer

Method: Prewash light-coloured cotton and cut in pieces to fit printer.

Soak cut pieces in “Bubble Jet,” dry and iron. Cut freezer paper to also fit printer and iron the prepared fabric onto it. Arrange leaves on printer glass, put in piece of freezer paper/fabric and push “copy.” Let set for short time then peel fabric off freezer paper. Rearrange leaves and repeat for however many times you desire. Cut printed fabric into 7x7-inch squares and sew a 2-1/2-inch strip of coloured fabric between each.

Sew a 3-inch strip all around.

Add some quilt batting between this and a fabric backing and bind all around.

Hang up and enjoy!

PHOTO: LILLIAN DEEDMAN

Thoughts on Christmas

By Addy Oberlin Freelance contributor

W

hen a baby is born there is joy in the home, and often a room is prepared and ready to receive the newborn.

The Bible says Mary and Joseph had travelled several days to their place of birth to be registered, by order of the king.

Mary was almost ready to have her baby, but had to be content with straw and a manger for a bed for her newborn son.

The shepherds were in the fields when an angel appeared to them and told them where they could find this special baby. They were excited and hastened to see Him, who had been born in a stable in Bethlehem.

Let us also be excited to celebrate the birth of Jesus.

Wishing you all a blessed Christmas and may the coming year be prosperous.

Myrlene Currie writes from Carman, Manitoba

PHOTO: MYRLENE CURRIE

Addy Oberlin writes from Swan River, Manitoba

This Old Elevator

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n the 1950s, there were over 700 grain elevators in Manitoba. Today, there are fewer than 200. You can help to preserve the legacy of these disappearing “Prairie sentinels.”

The Manitoba Historical Society (MHS) is gathering information about all elevators that ever stood in Manitoba, regardless of their present status. Collaborating with the Manitoba Co-operator it is supplying these images of a grain elevator each week in hopes readers will be able to tell the society more about it, or any other elevator they know of.

MHS Gordon Goldsborough webmaster and Journal editor has developed a website to post your replies to a series of questions about elevators. The MHS is interested in all grain elevators that have served the farm community.

Your contributions will help gather historical information such as present status of elevators, names of companies, owners and agents, rail lines, year elevators were built — and dates when they were torn down (if applicable).

There is room on the website to post personal recollections and stories related to grain elevators. The MHS presently also has only a partial list of all elevators that have been demolished. You can help by updating that list if you know of one not included on that list.

Your contributions are greatly appreciated and will help the MHS develop a comprehensive, searchable database to preserve the farm community's collective knowledge of what was once a vast network of grain elevators across Manitoba.

Please contribute to This Old Grain Elevator website at: http://www. mhs.mb.ca/elevators.

You will receive a response, by email or phone call, confirming that your submission was received.

Goldsborough is especially interested in determining when elevators were demolished. Readers with photos of elevator demolitions and dates of when these occurred can contact him directly at gordon@mhs.mb.ca or call 204-782-8829.

A 26,000-bushel grain elevator in the RM of Elton at Smart Siding, named for CNR superintendent Valentine Smart, was constructed at Forrest in 1928. Manitoba Pool moved it six miles to the siding in August 1964 to replace a National Grain elevator destroyed by fire in July 1962. Although labelled “Smart,” the elevator continued to be operated as “Forrest B.” A 43,000-bushel annex, visible in this aerial photo taken in the 1990s, was constructed in 1968. The elevator was demolished in 2002. Photo: S. J. McKee Archives, Brandon University

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The Manitoba Co-operator | December 22, 2016

FARMER'S

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2016 FORD F-150, Eco Boost Sport, black, $41,995. Greenlight Truck & Auto, 306-934-1455. www.GreenlightAuto.ca Saskatoon. DL #311430.

2016 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500HD, LTZ, loaded, new style diesel, $66,995.

Greenlight Truck & Auto, 306-934-1455. www.GreenlightAuto.ca DL #311430.

2015 GMC SIERRA 2500HD, SLE 6.0L, was $39,995, now $36,995. Greenlight Truck & Auto, 306-934-1455, Saskatoon. www.GreenlightAuto.ca DL #311430.

1998 LODELINE GRAVEL trailer, 28’, elec.

1985 MANAC 45’ flatdeck trailer, tarp, spring ride suspension, $24,000. 1996 DODGE 1500, ext. cab, 4 door, 318 1200x22.5 tires, $2500. 306-842-5710, Can-Am Truck Export Ltd, V8, air, very good runner, only $1995.

Weyburn, SK. Call 306-946-8522, Saskatoon, SK. 1-800-938-3323. DL #910420.

IH FARMALL SUPER M D S/N #32250, starts and run well, good rubber and tin, $2200 OBO. 204-745-7445, Carman, MB. WANTED: W4 IHC cylinder head or W4 IHC tractor for parts; Also cylinder block for IH Farmall C. 204-227-1296, Winnipeg.

ADRIAN’S MAGNETO SERVICE. Guaranteed repairs on mags and ignitors. Repairs. MORE AND MORE FARMERS are choosing Parts. Sales. 204-326-6497. Box 21232, Mack Auction Co. to conduct their farm equipment auctions!! Book your 2016 aucSteinbach, MB. R5G 1S5. tion today! Call 306-634-9512 today! www.mackauctioncompany.com PL311962 HARVEST OVER? Need some toys? JD M, A, AR, and IHC W6. Good tin, average rubber, Will take antique firearms on trade.

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NEW BERG’S 24’ end dump, w/Berg’s Signature quality finish. Call for winter pricing specials and 30 day trials, 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.

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306-744-7930, Saltcoats, SK. for wrecking. 306-771-2295, Balgonie, SK. NEW WILSON AND CASTLETONS: 44’ tridem, 3 hopper ahead, 2 hopper and 36’ tandem; 2014 Wilson Super B; 2010 LodeKing alum, w/alum. budds, lift axles, Michel’s chute openers; 2005 Lode-King Super B; 2 older tridems; Michel’s auger and TRUCK PARTS: 1/2 to 3 ton, new and chute openers. Ron Brown Imp. DL used. We ship anywhere. Contact Phoenix #905231. 306-493-9393. www.rbisk.ca Auto, 1-877-585-2300, Lucky Lake, SK. REMOTE CONTROL TRAILER CHUTE SOUTHSIDE AUTO WRECKERS located openers can save you time, energy and in Weyburn, SK. 306-842-2641. Used car keep you safe this seeding season. FM reparts, light truck to semi-truck parts. We mote controls provide maximum range buy scrap iron and non-ferrous metals. and instant response while high torque drives operate the toughest of chutes.

WRECKING VOLVO TRUCKS: Misc. axles Easy installation. Kramble Industries, and parts. Also tandem trailer suspension call 306-933-2655, Saskatoon, SK. or visit axles. Call 306-539-4642, Regina, SK. us online at: www.kramble.net ONE OF SASK’s largest inventory of used heavy truck parts. 3 ton tandem diesel motors and transmissions and differentials for all makes! Can-Am Truck Export Ltd., 1-800-938-3323.

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WILL DO STYROBLOCK cocoon harvesting and custom pollination. Call Maurice Wildeman, 306-365-7802, Lanigan, SK.

2015 FORD F-350 Platinum, diesel, 4x4, $56,995. Greenlight Truck & Auto, 306-934-1455. www.GreenlightAuto.ca Saskatoon. DL #311430.

2015 FORD F-150, XTR Eco Boost 4x4, $39,995. Greenlight Truck & Auto, 306-934-1455, www.GreenlightAuto.ca Saskatoon. DL #311430.

2015 CHEV SILVERADO 1500 Lariat, dsl., sunroof, navigation, $59,995. Greenlight Truck & Auto, 306-934-1455, Saskatoon. 2002 KENWORTH T800 w/new grain box, rebuilt engine and turbo with warranwww.GreenlightAuto.ca DL #311430. ty. $68,000. 204-325-5677, Winkler, MB. 2015 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500, High Country, heated/cooled seats, $47,995. 2004 PETERBILT 330, tandem axle, C&C, Greenlight Truck & Auto, 306-934-1455, long WB, Cat dsl., 10 spd trans, AC, low miles, alum. wheels, $26,900, w/new B&H Saskatoon. GreenlightAuto.ca DL #311430 $48,900. K&L Equipment and Auto. Ph Ladimer, 306-795-7779 Ituna. DL#910885

2006 CHEV 1500, longbox, regular cab, V6, very clean, only $6500. Call 306-946-8522, Saskatoon, SK.

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

306-338-2841, 306-327-7959, Wadena SK 2016 RAM 2500 Outdoorsman, diesel, loaded, $51,995. Greenlight Truck & Auto, 306-934-1455. www.GreenlightAuto.ca Saskatoon. DL #311430.

2016 GMC ACADIA SLE2, AWD, $39,995.

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2007 FORD F150, 4 dr., V8, boxliner, fully equipped, 211,000 kms, exc. cond., only $7950. Call 306-946-8522, Saskatoon, SK.

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

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

2002 IH 2600 w/IH 320 HP eng., 10 spd., 221,000 kms., new 20’ BH&T, excellent rubber, very good, $49,500; 2009 MACK CH613, MP8 Mack eng., 430 HP, 10 spd., AutoShift, 463,000 kms., excellent shape, new 20’ box, A/T/C, $73,500; 2009 IH TRANSTAR 8600 w/Cummins eng 10 spd., AutoShift, new 20’ BH&T, 742,000 kms., exc tires, real good shape, $69,500; 2007 IH 9200, ISX Cummins, 430 HP, AutoShift, alum. wheels, new 20’ BH&T, fully loaded, 1 million kms., real nice, $67,500; 2009 MACK CH613, 430 HP Mack, 10 spd., AutoShift, new 20’ BH&T, alum. wheels, 1.4 million kms., has bearing roll done, nice shape, $69,500; 2007 KENWORTH T600, C13 Cat, 425 HP, 13 spd., AutoShift, new 20’ BH&T, alum. wheels, new paint, 1.0 million kms. Excellent truck, $71,500; 1996 MIDLAND 24’ tandem pup grain trailer, stiff pole, completely rebuilt, new paint and brakes, excellent shape, $18,500; 1985 FORD L9000, Cummins, 10 spd., 20’ BH&T that’s been totally rebuilt, new paint, exc tires, $28,500; 1999 IH 4700 S/A w/17’ steel 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.

42”-52” USED CONVEYOR BELTING for cattle feeders and livestock processing areas. larrykirk82@gmail.com 2000 VOLVO WG64F, 14’ gravel box, Volvo VED12 345 HP, 10 spd, 18,500 frts, 46 rears, 4-Way lock up, 495,000 kms, $19,900. Norm 204-761-7797 Brandon MB 2012 PETE 388, 70” sleeper, “Crate Drop NEW CANUCK GRAVEL TRAILERS: 1999 In” ISX 565 HP AT 750,000 kms, 18 spd. t, Arne’s tridem end dump, clean; 1996 IH 12 fronts, 40 rears, 3.70, lots of chrome, 9400, 60 Detroit, 10 spd, 16’ gravel box, $89,900. Norm 204-761-7797, Brandon alum rims. Ron Brown Imp. 306-493-9393, 2004 KENWORTH T300, tandem, 8.3 CumDL 905231 www.rbisk.ca mins, 10 spd. trans., 480,000 kms, $8800 2004 MACK TANDEM AXLE dump truck, work order, fresh safety, $19,000. Call fresh AB. safety, low kms, very clean, good 306-554-8220, Dafoe, SK. condition. Call 780-983-0936, Clyde, AB. 2005 WESTERN STAR 4900, C15 Cat 475 HP, 18 spd., 12-46’s with 4-way locks, 353,000 kms, $42,000. Can-Am Truck ExCHECK OUT OUR inventory of quality used port Ltd, 1-800-938-3323. DL #910420. highway tractors. For more details call 204-685-2222 or view information at 2014 FL CASCADIA, Det. DD15, 13 spd., 276,505 kms, factory warranty, 800,000 www.titantrucksales.com kms or 5 years, $72,000. Can-Am Truck Export Ltd, 1-800-938-3323. DL #910420.

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2002 PETE 320, 3126 Cat, Allison auto, 40 rears, HEIL side loader with camera, 286,000 kms, $25,000. Can-Am Truck Export Ltd, 1-800-938-3323. DL #910420.

1997 MACK RD688, 100 barrel water tank, pump, etc., 400 Mack, 24.5 wheels, white, $16,500. 306-960-3000 St. Louis SK

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2008 KW T800, Cat C15 (DPF deleted), 475 HP, 18 spd., 14-46’s, 4-way locks, 716,000 kms, $68,000. Can-Am Truck Ex2013 PROSTAR IH day cab truck with in- port Ltd, 1-800-938-3323. DL #910420. dash GPS, 500 HP Maxx force 18 spd., 46,000 rears, 3.91 ratio, 228” WB, approx. T800 KENWORTHS ALL HEAVY SPECS 129,000 kms, 11R22.5 tires, c/w wet kit 18 spd., full lockers, 2008. Also daycab for only $65,000. New MB. safety. 2009, new trans. and clutch; 2009 KW 204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB. T660, new ISX Cummins, tranny, and clutch, 18 spd., lockers; 2008 IH 9900 daycab, 260,000 kms., ISX Cummins, 18 spd., lockers; 2007 Pete 379, daycab and bunk; 2013 IH 5900i, 42” bunk, 46 diff., 4-way lock, 18 spd., 390,000 kms; 2007 IH 9200, daycab, ISX 435, 13 spd; 1996 KenAUTOSHIFT TRUCKS AVAILABLE: Boxed worth T800, 475 Cat, 13 spd, rebuilt diffs tandems and tractor units. Contact David and tranny. Ron Brown Implements, Deli306-887-2094, 306-864-7055, Kinistino, sle, SK., 306-493-9393. DL #905231 SK. DL #327784. www.davidstrucks.com www.rbisk.ca 2008 WESTERN STAR, 10 spd. Eaton Au2012 WESTERN STAR 4900, DD15 Detroit toShift, new 20’ BH&T; 2008 tandem IH 500 HP, 18 spd, 12-40’s, 4-way lockers, 7600, Cummins, 10 spd., new BH&T; 2004 Thermoking APU, $55,000. Can-Am Truck Pete 330 S/A, Cat Allison auto. w/new 16’ Export Ltd, 1-800-938-3323. DL #910420.

BH&T. Ron Brown Imp. 306-493-9393, DL 905231 www.rbisk.ca 2012 KW W900, ISX Cummins (DPF del.), REMOTE CONTROL ENDGATE AND 2012 MACK PINNACLE CXU613, 34” flat- eng. inframed, 525 HP, 18 spd., 12-46’s, hoist systems can save you time, energy top sleeper, removable roof fairing, Mack 580,000 kms, $85,000. Can-Am Truck Exand keep you safe this seeding season. MP8, 455 HP, Eaton 13 spd trans, safetied, port Ltd, 1-800-938-3323. DL #910420.

Give Kramble Industries a call at $49,900. Norm 204-761-7797 Brandon MB 2005 IHC 9900i 450 ISX Cummins, 13 spd, 306-933-2655, Saskatoon, SK. or visit us 2005 IHC 9200 daycab tractor, Cummins 290 rears, 12 fronts, eng. and bunk heatonline at: www.kramble.net ISX 400 HP, 13 spd. trans, 40,000 rears, ers, headache rack, 22.5 rubber, 1.2 kms, 967,000 kms, needs paint, $13,900 OBO. $19,500 OBO. 306-783-7547, Yorkton, SK. K&L Equipment and Auto. Ph. Ladimer, 2008 KENWORTH W900 c/w 565 Cum2012 IHC TRANSSTAR, low pro, Max 300 306-795-7779, Ituna, SK. DL #910885. mins, 18 speed, 46 rears, studio bunk, very HP diesel Allison auto trans, loaded cab, 2001 KENWORTH W900, C15 Cat 6NZ with clean. Call 780-983-0936, Clyde, AB. 13’ Armstrong landscape dump, $39,900. bunk, $42,000. 306-452-8081, Redvers, SK 2007 FORD F550 4x4, 6L diesel, 7 spd. std., loaded cab, 14’ Armstrong landscape WANTED: MACK COMPLETE or parts: dump, 54,000 orig. kms, $29,900. Trades 1985-1990 R-688; 1990-1999 RD-688 and considered. K&L Equipment and Auto. 427-454 engine. Selling: Camelback CHECK OUT OUR inventory of quality used susp., 4:42 diffs, 15 spd. Eaton, 350 HP highway tractors. For more details call Ladimer, 306-795-7779, Ituna DL#910885 204-685-2222 or view information at engine. 306-960-3000, St. Louis, SK. 2001 FL80, 15’ gravel unit w/elec. tarp, www.titantrucksales.com 3126 Cat, Allison auto, 12-40’s w/lockers, 2005 PETE 378, pre-emission, C15 Cat, only 181,000 kms, $35,000. Can-Am Truck 18 spd., full lockups, flat-top, winch, safe- 2007 CHEV C6500, 2 WD, Duramax dsl., tied, $37,500. 306-563-8765, Canora, SK. Export Ltd, 1-800-938-3323. DL #910420.

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 Auto. Ph. Ladimer, 306-795-7779, Ituna, SK. DL#910885.

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2009 FORD EXPLORER LTD., V8, AWD, Contact Paul at 306-641-5464 or Ladimer loaded, 4 leather buckets, new winter and 306-795-7779. summer tires, extra rims, 218,000 kms, $17,500. Photos. 306-843-2934, Wilkie SK 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.

JIM’S TUB GRINDING, H-1100 Haybuster with 400 HP, serving Saskatchewan. Call 306-334-2232, 306-332-7332, Balcarres.

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Saskatoon. DL #311430. competitive rates, 275 HP unit, also avail. trackhoe with thumb, multiple bucket at2016 SUBARU FORESTER name top pick INDEPENDENT AUTO REPAIR business for tachments. Bury rock and brush piles and for 2016. Starting from $29,360. Great se- sale in Regina; Hotel and restaurant on fence line clearing. Borysiuk Contracting lection to choose from!! 1-877-373-2662, Hwy. #48; 160 acres near Regina with Inc., www.bcisk.ca Prince Albert, SK., www.subaruofsaskatoon.ca DL #914077. yard and business opportunity; SW SK. 306-960-3804. restaurant, lounge incl, 15 room motel; SPECIAL PURCHASE OF new and near- Vanguard bar and grill, incl. 3 bdrm. home; MULCHING- TREES, BRUSH, Stumps. new 2014-2015 Crosstek XVs. Save up to Milestone hotel for sale. Brian Tiefenbach, Call today 306-933-2950. Visit us at: $5000. Come in quickly!! 1-877-373-2662. 306-536-3269, Colliers Int., Regina, SK. www.maverickconstruction.ca www.subaruofsaskatoon.ca DL #914077. www.collierscanada.com REGULATION DUGOUTS: 120x60x14’, $2000; 160x60x14’, $2950; 180x60x14’, $3450; 200x60x14’, $3950; Larger sizes CHECK OUT OUR inventory of quality used available. Travel incl. in Sask. Gov’t grants highway tractors. For more details call available. 306-222-8054, Saskatoon, SK. 204-685-2222 or view information at www.titantrucksales.com

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1979 CATERPILLAR D8K, hydraulic straight tilt dozer or angle available, winch, 90% UC remaining, $46,000. Many more items available. Robert Harris 204-642-9959, cell 204-470-5493, Gimli, MB. View our website: www.Robertharrisequipment.com

1974 CAT D7F, 14’ angle dozer, 26” pads, 3306 eng., 60% UC, vg cond., $42,000 FARMERS AND BUSINESS PERSONS need OBO. 204-467-2109, Stonewall, MB. STRONG SINGLE HIVES or nucs for sale. financial help? Go to: www.bobstocks.ca Call Andy, Steinbach, MB, 204-381-7993, or phone 306-757-1997, 315 Victoria Ave., The Manitoba Co-operator. Manitoba’s best204-346-9701. andyloewen@hotmail.ca Regina, SK. read farm publication.

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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. CATERPILLAR 14D GRADER, 1964, good shape. Call for price 204-267-2292 or 204-226-3612, Oakville, MB.

KOMATSU D85 P-21 dozer, rebuilt motor, trans., torque, steering, final drives, 85% UC, 36” pads like new, 16’ twin tilt angle blade, AC, heat, warranty, $98,000. Can deliver. 204-743-2324 any time Cypress River, MB.

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204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB.

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

1990 FIAT ALLIS FD 14E dozer, 24 pads, full guarded canopy with enclosed cab, 10.6 wide tilt blade, 350 hrs. on new UC warranty, $49,000. Can deliver. Call any time, 204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB. WINTER IS ALMOST HERE! New 8’, 3 PTH, PTO snowblower; 3 old trucks with snowblowers; 4- truck snow blades; 2- V-plows for graders; Side wings for graders; Bombardier w/broom; 2- 4x4 holder w/snowblower; 4x4 trackless w/broom; 4x4 trackless w/blade; 12- loaders, dozers and excavators; IH TD9-92 w/loader, $5900; Cat D2-5U w/loader, $4900; 20- Graders being parted out; 7- work ready graders; Over 400 buckets for loaders and backhoes; Over 300 construction tires, new and used; 100’s of hyd. cylinders; Over 70 sets of forklift forks; 52’ scissor lift; 15- running forklifts from 2 to 9 ton, 1988 Clark 668 grapple skidder; 1989 TJ 380B line skidder; IH 3964 feller buncher; Case 125B delimber; JD 190D excavator; Sawmill and other bush equip.; 1998 EX270 excavator; Over 50 generators, 3 to 193 KW; Over 1000 new and used UC rollers; 2- 811 Bobcat backhoe attachments; New and used parts of all types; 100’s of misc. attachments. Central Canada’s largest wreckers of construction equipment. 2 yards, over 50 acres. Cambrian Equipment Sales Ltd., Winnipeg, MB. Phone 204-667-2867, fax 204-667-2932.

2 MACK TANDEM trucks w/dump boxes, $7700 ea; IH 366 dsl., 34,000 kms and 16’ van body. Few other trucks in stock; 100’ ladder truck; 2 Cat scrapers 463, $23,000 for pair; New 24’ garbage box. Salvage of all types. Call Cambrian Equipment Sales Ltd., 494 Panet Road, Winnipeg, MB., 204-667-2867 fax 204-667-2932.

OLDER TD20 INTERNATIONAL Cat, parts POLE BARNS, WOODSTEEL packages, of whole. 306-865-3927, Hudson Bay, SK. hog, chicken and dairy barns. Construction and concrete crews available. Mel or Scott, SKIDSTEER ATTACHMENTS: Buckets, rock MR Steel Construction, 306-978-0315, buckets, grapples, weld-on plates, hyd. au- Hague, SK. gers, brush cutters and more large stock.

Top quality equipment, quality welding BEHLEN STEEL BUILDINGS, quonsets, and sales. Call Darcy at 306-731-3009, convex and rigid frame straight walls, 306-731-8195, Craven, SK. grain tanks, metal cladding, farm- commercial. Construction and concrete crews.

SANDBLASTING AND PAINTING. We do Guaranteed workmanship. Call your Saskawelding, patching, repairs, re-wiring of toon and Northwest Behlen Distributor, trucks, trailers, heavy equipment, etc. We Janzen Steel Buildings, 306-242-7767, use Epoxy primers and Endura topcoats. Osler, SK. Competitive rates. Contact Agrimex at 306-331-7443, Dysart, SK. BEHLEN STEEL BUILDINGS, quonsets, convex and rigid frame straight walls, ATTACHMENTS PARTS COMPONENTS grain tanks, metal cladding, farm- comfor construction equipment. Attachments mercial. Construction and concrete crews. for dozers, excavators and wheel loaders. Guaranteed workmanship. Call your SaskaUsed, Re-built, Surplus, and New equip- toon and Northwest Behlen Distributor, ment parts and major components. Call Janzen Steel Buildings, 306-242-7767, Western Heavy Equipment 306-981-3475, Osler, SK. Prince Albert, SK. STRAIGHT WALL BUILDING packages or 2012 JD 225D excavator, 11,000 hrs, well built on site. For early booking call serviced, UC 60%, excellent condition, 1-800-667-4990 or visit our website: $87,000. Call 306-554-8220, Dafoe, SK. www.warmanhomecentre.com HYDRAULIC SCRAPERS: LEVER 60, 70, WOOD POST BUILDING packages or built 80, and 435, 4 to 30 yd. available. Rebuilt on site. For early booking call for years of trouble-free service. Lever 1-800-667-4990 or visit our website: Holdings Inc. 306-682-3332 Muenster, SK. www.warmanhomecentre.com

GRAVITY WAGONS: New 400 bu, $7,400; 600 bu., $12,500; 750 bu., $18,250. Large selection of used gravity wagons, 250-750 bu. Used grain carts, 450 to 1110 bushel.

KEHO/ GRAIN GUARD/ OPI STORMAX. View at: www.zettlerfarmequipment.com For sales and service east central SK. and 1-866-938-8537, Portage la Prairie, MB. MB., call Gerald Shymko, Calder, SK., 306-742-4445 or toll free 1-888-674-5346.

KEHO/ GRAIN GUARD Aeration Sales and Service. R.J. Electric, Avonlea, SK. Call DUAL STAGE ROTARY SCREENERS and Kwik Kleen 5-7 tube. Call 204-857-8403, 306-868-2199 or cell 306-868-7738.

Portage la Prairie, MB. or visit online: www.zettlerfarmequipment.com

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, GRAIN CLEANING PLANT w/buildings $27,000 CAD OBO. Call 218-779-1710, BUILD YOUR OWN conveyors, 6”, 7”, 8” and bins for sale as a whole. For more info. Bottineau, ND. and 10” end units available; Transfer con- call 306-873-4984, Tisdale, SK. veyors and bag conveyors or will custom build. Call for prices. Master Industries DUAL SCREEN ROTARY grain cleaners, Inc. www.masterindustries.ca Phone great for pulse crops, best selection in 1-866-567-3101, Loreburn, SK. Western Canada. 306-946-7923, Young SK WANTED: NICE R72 Gleaner w/Cummins engine. Call 701-340-5061, Minot, ND. USED LMC GRAVITY SEPARATORS, 400 NEW BATCO 2075 w/electric drive kit.

Retail $36,500. Blow-out Special, $28,500. BPH and 300 BPH units available. Call LMC Canada 1-800-667-6924.

306-648-3622, Gravelbourg, SK. BATCO CONVEYORS, new and used, CUSTOM COLOR SORTING chickpeas to 2010 JD 9870 STS, loaded, 4 WD, only grain augers and SP kits. Delivery and mustard. Cert. organic and conventional. 480 sep./ 600 eng. hrs, $269,000 CAD OBO. 218-779-1710, Bottineau, ND. 306-741-3177, Swift Current, SK. leasing available. 1-866-746-2666.

NEW CONVEY-ALL DRIVE OVER belt conveyor w/electric drive 20 HP motor.

Retail $15,000. Special year end price, INSULATED FARM SHOP packages or $12,900. 306-222-6173, Saskatoon, SK. built on site, for early booking call 1-800-667-4990 or visit our website: www.warmanhomecentre.com SPREADERS, 4-8 ton, 10 ton PRE-ENGINEERED STEEL BUILDINGS for FERTILIZER Tender. Call 204-857-8403, Portall your agricultural, equestrian, industrial, Willmar age La Prairie, MB. shop or storage needs. Call 306-249-2355 for a free quote. Montana Construction FOR DECADES, FARMERS and retailers www.montanasteelbuilders.ca Saskatoon. have recognized fibreglass tanks are the ideal tank for storing liquid fertilizer! Call HYDRAULIC PULL SCRAPERS 10 to 25 1-855-765-9937 or visit www.polywest.ca yds., exc. cond.; Loader and scraper tires, custom conversions available. Looking for TIM’S CUSTOM BIN MOVING and Haul- FITTINGS AND VALVES for your liquid Cat cable scrapers. Quick Drain Sales Ltd., ing Inc. Up to 22’ diameter. 204-362-7103 handling needs, all offering the ultimate in 306-231-7318, 306-682-4520 Muenster SK binmover50@gmail.com sealing power and corrosion resistance.

WANTED: 14x24 grader tires at 50%+; GRAIN BIN SERVICES. Concrete, turnkey Call 1-855-765-9937 or www.polywest.ca Also air cleaner assembly for Champion installation, remodel, repair. We specialize 740. Call 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK. in large diameter setup and wind damage repair. Call Quadra Development Corp., ANGLE DOZER w/TILT for a D7G; Also 1-800-249-2708, or d.lonseth@sasktel.net straight dozer w/tilt; Brush rake to fit D6R, D6N and JD 850. 306-238-4411, Goodsoil.

FOR ALL YOUR grain storage, hopper cone and steel floor requirements contact: 1972 CAT D7F, bush equipped, good cond; Kevin’s Custom Ag in Nipawin, SK. Toll NEW FARM KING AUGERS: 10”x41’ w/36 HP motor, elec. actuator, mover, reversing 10’ HD rome plow, wheel transport, good free: 1-888-304-2837. gearbox, $14,000; Used 13”x95’ swing aucond. Info. 306-342-7509, Medstead, SK. ger with hydraulic mover and winch, BOBCAT 863 G, new tires, bucket and fork. BOOK NOW, TAKE DELIVERY, DON’T $12,000; Used 13”x70’ swing auger, PAY UNTIL NOVEMBER, 2017.

Top $8500. 204-242-4200, Manitou, MB. $13,500.

Call Danny Spence at quality MERIDIAN bins. All prices include: 306-246-4632, Speers, SK. skid, ladders to ground, manhole, set-up SKIDSTEER: 2008 CASE 465 Series III, and delivery within set radius. Meridian cab, heat, new tires, 2700 hrs., $21,000. Hopper combos: 3500 bushel, $10,450.

SPECIAL: 5000 bu., $13,990. We manuCall 306-940-6835, Prince Albert, SK. factor superior quality hoppers and steel 2008 MOD FIELD office complex, 16 units, floors for all makes and sizes. Know what 12x60. Can be sold in 4, 8 or 16 units. 90 you are investing in. Call and find out why our product quality and price well exceeds offices total. Call 780-983-0936, Clyde, AB. the competition. We also stock replace2006 LINK-BELT 210 excavator, $60,000 ment lids for all makes and models of bins. work order, 6000 hours, no thumb, Leasing available. Hoffart Services Inc., 306-957-2033, Odessa, SK. $33,000. Call 780-307-5235, Clyde, AB. NEW 2016 BRANDT swing away augers, 2006 HITATCHI 270, good undercarriage, BIN MOVING, all sizes up to 19’ diameter, 13110HP+, 4 to choose from. 2 electric no thumb, 9000 hours, $60,000. Phone w/wo floors; Also move liquid fert. tanks. and 1 hyd. swing away, 13,000 bu. per/hr.

306-629-3324, 306-741-9059, Morse, SK. 3 augers, M13X110 HP, 1 auger, 10”x80’ 780-307-5235, Clyde, AB. $33,000 ea. Call any time, 204-743-2324, 2004 CAT D7R-XR Series II angle dozer, GRAIN BIN TRAILER: 2005 Trailtech. Cypress River, MB. full canopy and ripper. 780-983-0936, Moves bins up to 34’ high and 19.6’ diameter, asking $20,000. Call 306-634-6536 or BRANDT 8x50, BLUE, hyd. mover, winch, Westlock, AB. 306-421-5530, Estevan, SK. bin sweep, good cond. Ed 306-272-3848, 2010 JOHN DEERE 624J wheel loader, 306-269-7745, Foam Lake, SK. 5000 hrs., excellent condition, Q/A. Call CUSTOM GRAIN BIN MOVING, all types up to 22’ diameter. 10% spring discount. MERIDIAN GRAIN AUGERS available 780-983-0936, Westlock, AB. Accurate estimates. Sheldon’s Hauling, with self-propelled mover kits and bin 306-961-9699, Prince Albert, SK. sweeps. Call Kevin’s Custom Ag in Nipawin, SK. Toll free 1-888-304-2837.

BIN SENSE- Protect your livelihood. Check GREAT PRICES ON new, used and remanu- moisture and grain temperature right from DECEMBER CLEARANCE: Loaded factured engines, parts and accessories for your smart phone.

Call Flaman HD8-39/ HD8-46/ TL 10-39 plus SLMD12 diesel pickups. Large inventory, engines 1-888-435-2626.

72 and SLMD12 - 95 plus. Used Augers: can be shipped or installed. Give us a call or check: www.thickettenginerebuilding.ca 10,000 BU. HOPPER BINS - Available for 2012 TL 10-39; 2012 SLMD 12-72 with Thickett Engine Rebuilding. 204-532-2187, set up this fall. See your nearest Flaman winch and swing mover; Brandt 10x60 S/A: Wheatheart 8x51’ c/w mover. Also Russell, MB. store or ph. 1-888-435-2626 for more info. dealer for Convey-All Conveyors. Leasing 3406B, N14, SERIES 60, running engines MERIDIAN AND WESTEEL fertilizer bins. available! Call Dale, Mainway Farm Equip., and parts. Call Yellowhead Traders, on sale now. See your nearest Flaman 306-567-3285, 306-567-7299, Davidson, SK. www.mainwayfarmeguipment.ca 306-896-2882, Churchbridge, SK. store of call 1-888-435-2626.

WANTED DIESEL CORES: ISX and N14 LIFETIME LID OPENERS. We are a stockCummins, C15 Cats, Detroits Ddec 3, 4, ing dealer for Boundary Trail Lifetime Lid DD15. Can-Am Truck 1-800-938-3323.

Openers, 18” to 39”. Rosler Construction 290 CUMMINS, 350 Detroit, 671 Detroit, 2000 Inc., 306-933-0033, Saskatoon, SK. Series 60 cores. 306-539-4642, Regina, SK BROCK (BUTLER) GRAIN BIN PARTS DIESEL ENGINES, OVERHAUL kits and and accessories available at Rosler Conparts for most makes. Cat, CIH, Cummins, struction. 306-933-0033, Saskatoon, SK. Detroit, Mack. M&M Equipment Ltd., Parts and Service phone: 306-543-8377, fax: 306-543-2111, Regina, SK. CONTAINERS FOR SALE OR RENT: All sizes. Now in stock: 50 used, 53’ steel and insulated SS. 306-861-1102, Radville, SK. FARM AND INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICAL motor sales, service and parts. Also sale SHIPPING CONTAINERS FOR SALE. 20’of, and repairs to, all makes and sizes of 53’, delivery/ rental/ storage available. For pumps and phase converters, etc. Tisdale inventory and prices call: 306-262-2899, Motor Rewinding 1984 Ltd., Saskatoon, SK. www.thecontainerguy.ca 306-873-2881, fax 306-873-4788, 1005A111th Ave., Tisdale, SK. tmr@sasktel.net Website: www.tismtrrewind.com

AFAB INDUSTRIES POST frame buildings.

For the customer that prefers quality.

2011 HITACHI ZX270 LC-3 hydraulic ex- 1-888-816-AFAB (2322), Rocanville, SK. cavator, 6950 hrs., 12’ 6” stick, c/w Q/A bucket and hyd. thumb, very good shape, 100’x200’x22’ Steel Farm Building. Ready for set-up on your farm today. Foundation $124,000. Call 204-362-1091, Winkler, MB specs can be supplied. Includes 26 gauge ext. sheeting and trims, $153,900 plus tax. Add doors and insulation as needed. HORNOI LEASING NEW and used 20’ and Other sizes available. 1-888-398-7150 or 40’ sea cans for sale or rent. Call email buildings@prairiesteel.com 306-757-2828, Regina, SK. 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 2003 VOLVO G740B tandem drive, snow buildings@prairiesteel.com wing Volvo D10 (219-243 HP), 8400 direct WINTER BOOKING DISCOUNTS ON drive powershift (8 Fwd, 4 reverse), Articu- STEEL farm buildings. Order your steel lated frame, 14’ moldboard, 12,056 hrs., farm building now before prices increase, $45,000. Norm 204-761-7797 Brandon 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 your price for winter fabrication - we offer 306-563-8765, Canora, SK. 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. ATTACHMENTS: Skidsteer snow buckets, STEEL FARM BUILDINGS INSTALLED! blowers, blades, brooms, forks. Conquest 50x100x20 for $80,100; 60x100x20 for $92,960; 70x100x20 for $106,120; Equipment, 306-483-2500, Oxbow, SK. 80x100x20 for $119,280. All prices include 1975 TELESMITH 48” cone crusher (rebuilt 2 walk doors, 5 windows, 1 bi-fold door 100 hrs. ago) w/5’x20’ screen deck, 600V (30’x18’) and set- up on piles. Taxes extra. $153,000; 48’ van trailer with switch gear Some exceptions may apply. Call Prairie and 600 volt 300 KW power plant, Steel 1-888-398-7150, Clavet, SK. Email to $42,000. 306-452-8081, Redvers, SK. buildings@prairiesteel.com

20’ TO 53’ CONTAINERS. New, used and modified. Available Winnipeg, MB; Regina and Saskatoon, SK. www.g-airservices.ca 306-933-0436.

MERIDIAN AUGERS IN STOCK: swings, truck loading, Meridian SP movers. Call Hoffart Services Inc., Odessa, SK., 306-957-2033.

NEW MERIDIAN AUGERS with motor, clutch, reversing gearbox and lights.

HD8-39, $15,350; HD8-59, $17,250; TL10-39, $16,995; HD10-59, $18,995.

306-648-3622, Gravelbourg, 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.

MERIDIAN AUGERS in stock at Flaman.

Call or visit your nearest Flaman location, 1-888-435-2626.

REMOTE CONTROL SWING AUGER movers, trailer chute openers, endgate and hoist systems, wireless full bin alarms, swing belt movers, wireless TractorCams, motorized utility carts. All shipped directly to you. Safety, convenience, reliability.

Kramble Industries at 306-933-2655, Saskatoon, SK. or www.kramble.net

2000 JOHN DEERE 9650, walker, fine cut chopper, long auger, shedded, $39,000.

Call 306-524-4960, Semans, SK. 2006 9660 WTS JD, 914 PU, duals, 2300 engine hrs., $132,500. A.E. Chicoine Farm Equipment 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK.

WESTERN GRAIN DRYER, mfg. of grain dryers w/auto. drying/moisture control.

Updates to Vertec roof, tiers, moisture control. Economic designed dryers avail.

1-888-288-6857. westerngraindryer.com

AFTER SEASON SALE! All makes of combine platforms: Flex, Rigid, Corn heads.

Reconditioned and field ready. Reimer Farm Equipment, #12 Hwy N, Steinbach, MB. Call Gary Reimer, 204-326-7000. www.reimerfarmequipment.com

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.

RECONDITIONED rigid and flex, most makes and sizes; also header transports.

Ed Lorenz, 306-344-4811, Paradise Hill, SK www.straightcutheaders.com

MORIDGE 400 BUSHEL batch grain dryer, with canola screens and agitator, exc cond shedded, $6500. 306-795-7618, Ituna, 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 little, $42,500. Phone 306-873-9221 or 306-323-2099, Archerwill, SK. AERATION FANS, rockets ductwork, temp monitoring equipment and more. Visit your nearest Flaman store to see selection or call 1-888-435-2626.

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

Call now 1-866-443-7444.

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

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

WATROUS SALVAGE WaTRoUs, sK. Fax: 306-946-2444

2013 CLAAS 3300 RC Quadrant 3x4 square baler, approx. 7000 bales made, vg cond., $110,000. Can deliver. Call anytime 204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB.

Rebuilt Concaves

Rebuild combine table augers Rebuild hydraulic cylinders Roller mills regrooved MFWD housings rebuilt Steel and aluminum welding Machine Shop Service Line boreing and welding

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

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www.fyfeparts.com TRACTORS, COMBINES, SWATHERS, ploughs, cultivators, tires and rims, hyd. cylinders, balers, older trucks, crawlers.

204-871-2708, 204-685-2124, Austin, MB. GOODS USED TRACTOR parts (always buying tractors). David or Curtis, Roblin, MB., 204-564-2528, 1-877-564-8734.

G.S. TRACTOR SALVAGE, JD tractors only. Call 306-497-3535, Blaine Lake, SK. SMITH’S TRACTOR WRECKING. Huge inventory new and used tractor parts.

1-888-676-4847.

COMB-TRAC SALVAGE. We sell new and used parts for most makes of tractors, combines, balers, mixmills and swathers.

Phone 306-997-2209, 1-877-318-2221, Borden, SK. www.comb-tracsalvage.com We buy machinery.

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

Early Order Discounts Ending Dec 31st

Ultimate Small Bale Packaging System

BEAVER CONTAINER SYSTEMS, new and used sea containers, all sizes.

306-220-1278, Saskatoon and Regina, SK. BOND SEA CONTAINERS. New, used and modified sea containers. All sizes avail.

Buy, rent or lease. Call Bond today 306-373-2236, joe@bondind.com or visit www.bondind.com

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.

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Small square bales are one of the highest demanded form of bales used across North America.

Unfortunately, they are also the most expensive to produce. Until now. The Bale Baron by Marcrest Manufacturing takes regular 14 and 16 inch bales and packages them into time saving bundles of ease. Our Bale Packs are designed to stack efficiently into van trailers, are tightly bound using regular baling twine and are easily handled by loaders and forklifts.

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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.

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LOEFFELHOLZ TRACTOR AND COMBINE Salvage, Cudworth, SK., 306-256-7107.

We sell new, used and remanufactured parts for most farm tractors and combines.

1983 CASE 2290 w/Leon 707 FEL, 4700 hrs., rebuilt PS and diff., 4 remotes, dual PTO, good tires, duals, $19,500. Prince Albert, SK. 306-922-8155, 306-960-3230.

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, only 775 hours, $185,000.

TRIPLE B WRECKING, wrecking tractors, shedded, combines, cults., drills, swathers, mixmills. 204-268-2853, Selkirk, MB. 2013 CIH L785 FEL w/grapple and bucket. etc. We buy equipment. 306-246-4260, Fits on Case Puma 200, $18,000; Also 306-441-0655, Richard, SK. have some rear weights as well, $1.75/lb.

204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB. STEVE’S TRACTOR REBUILDER specializing in rebuilding JD tractors. Want Series SCHULTE SNOWBLOWERS- high grade 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 7000s to rebuild or for steel w/fully enclosed chain case. Heavily parts. pay top $$. Now selling JD parts. reinforced auger cuts into snow with ease. 204-466-2927, 204-871-5170, Austin, MB. See your nearest Flaman location or call WRECKING FOR PARTS, JD 2750, 3 1-888-435-2626.

PTH, vg sheet metal; 4430 JD, vg running eng, good sheet metal; 4440 JD, complete overhauled engine, vg sheet metal and cab, very good 18.4x38 tires and rims.

1-877-564-8734, Roblin, MB. 2002 JD 8120, MFWD, powershift, 4650 hrs. can be equipped with duals; 2000 JD 7710 MFWD, 4900 hrs.; 2006 JD 7720, MFWD, 4600 hrs. Both can be equipped 2004 DEERE 325 skidsteer loader, new eng., c/w bucket, vg working condition. with loaders. 204-522-6333, Melita, MB. $25,000. Can deliver. Call anytime 9420 JD, bought new in 2003, shedded 204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB. summer/winter, 710x42 tires, used on 40’ cult. on small farm, 2800 hrs., mint cond., WANTED: 3 PTH sprayer. Call Glen $165,000. 306-752-4336, 306-921-7683, 306-640-8034, 306-266-2016, Wood Melfort, SK. Mountain, SK. or email gm93@sasktel.net JOHN DEERE 8630, PTO, tires like new, excellent condition, $19,500. 306-861-4592, Fillmore, SK. FLOATER TIRES: Factory rims and tires: JD 4930/4940, R4045; 800/55R46 Goodyear tire and rim; 710/60R46 Goodyear LSW; Case 650/65R38 Michelins, $13,500.

Duals available for combines.

306-697-2856, Grenfell, SK.

JD 1820, 61’ air drill, 10” spacing, Atom Jet paired row boots, 4” pneumatic packers, NH3 Raven controller, sectional, JD 1910 430 cart, var. rate, 3 meters, $49,000. 306-743-7622, Langenburg, SK. JD 1820 61’, DS, 12” spacing, paired row with blockage, 2011 JD 1910 cart, 350 bu. variable rate, 3 meters, 12” conveyor, spare tire, rim, boots, and hoses, $52,000 OBO. Call 306-746-4614, Raymore, SK.

2012 BOBCAT S 205 skidsteer loader, 1650 NICE 2010 JD 9630, 4WD, original own- hrs., c/w bucket, vg working condition, er, 2500 hrs., fully loaded, big hyd. pump, $28,000. Can deliver. Call anytime 5 remotes, 800 duals, all updates done, 204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB. best offer. Don 306-948-6059, Biggar, SK. LEON 606 FEL with 6’ bucket, $3200.

WANTED: JD 2520 tractor, powershift, Call306-960-3000, St. Louis, SK. 1969-1972. Also 3020, 4000, 4020, 4620.

Diesel, powershift, ‘69-’72. Cancar Ag tree CASE W30 LOADER, 3 yard bucket, Case farmer 4 WD early 1960’s. 306-960-3000. diesel, $12,000. Can-Am Truck Export Ltd, 1-800-938-3323, Delisle, SK. 2007 9320, 3044 hrs., 375 HP, 24 spd. trans., 4 hyds., deluxe cab, AutoTrac ALLIED 590 LOADER, excellent shape, ready, 620-70R42 duals, wheel weights, $3500. Danny Spence, Speers, SK. excellent shape, $162,000 OBO. Call 306-246-4632.

306-247-2099, 306-843-7337, Scott, SK.

2013 MORRIS CONTOUR II, 61’, 8370 TBH tank, 450 bu., 3 tank, paired row carbide tips, main frame big tires, blockage monitor, seeded approx. 15,000 acres, 5000 acres on new carbide tips, asking $190,000. 306-883-7305, Spiritwood, SK.

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BOURGAULT 9200 50’ floating hitch chisel plow, 600 lbs. trips w/Raven NH3 autorate kit. 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. FLEXI-COIL 700 41’ DEEP TILLAGE cult., 750 trips, new sweeps, exc. cond., $7500 OBO. 306-946-8522, Saskatoon, SK.

1982 7010 ALLIS CHALMERS tractor, c/w 795 Allied loader, vg cond., $15,500.

306-865-3927, Hudson Bay, SK.

1995 CASE 5240, 3900 hrs.; 1999 Case MX150, 3700 hrs. Both can be equipped with loaders. 204-522-6333, Melita, MB. 530 CASEOMATIC, loader and 3 PTH, $5500. Wanted: headgate, reasonable price. 204-799-5392, Russell, MB. 2013 140A FARMALL Case/IH w/loader, 1800 hrs., $82,000. A.E. Chicoine Farm Equipment, 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK. WANTED: CAB DOOR for Case/IH 1070 tractor. Call 306-781-2775, Kronau, SK. LIZARD CREEK REPAIR and Tractor. We buy 90 and 94 Series Case, 2 WD, FWA tractors for parts and rebuilding. Also have rebuilt tractors and parts for sale.

306-784-7841, Herbert, SK. 1995 CASE 9270, 6400 hrs., 4 hyds. w/one return line, 12 spd. trans. set up for OutBack AutoSteer, 5520/85R42 tires, new fronts fall 2014, new back tires fall 2015, recently serviced, $65,000 OBO. Ph/text Dwayne at 306-662-8532, Fox Valley, SK.

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SUMP PITS TO suit any application! All manufactured using durable polyethylene for guaranteed long life! 1-855-765-9937 2006 CAT D8T SU dozer, single shank rip- or view: www.polywest.ca per, cab air, 11,000 hours, work ready, $150,000. 204-795-9192 Plum Coulee, MB 2004 DODGE 1500 Ram SLT QC, 5.7 2011 CASE 1221E loader w/toothed buck- Hemi, 4x4 auto, 123,000 kms, good rubet, M11 Cummins, 4 spd., 5500 hrs., ber, new safety, $7400; 45’ WilRich cult. w/harrows, $2900; 40 Cockshutt tractor $165,000. 306-452-8081, Redvers, SK. w/post pounder, $2900; McKee round bal2009 14’ 6900 Degelman 4 WD blade, hyd. er, $700 OBO. 204-728-1861, Brandon, MB angle, mounting kit for STX 275, 280, 285, 330, 335, $20,000. A.E. Chicoine Farm Equipment, 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK. GPS OUTBACK EZ-DRIVE TC with S2 Display, hyd. steering control. Will fit all 10’ DEGELMAN DOZER and frame, manual ATX Case/IH 4 WD tractors and other angle, new cutting edge, fits most 2WD & makes, $3300. Call A.E. Chicoine Farm FWA, $5900. 306-948-7223, Biggar, SK. Equipment, 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK.

50 BLACK ANGUS heifers, bred to reg.

Black Angus bulls. Can winter and calve out. Call 306-322-7905, Archerwill, SK. SELLING: BLACK ANGUS BULLS. Wayside Angus, Henry and Bernie Jungwirth, 306-256-3607, Cudworth, SK.

WANTED: LLOYD WATER PUMP, 12” to 13”. Call 204-385-2753, Gladstone, MB. 90- TWO YR. OLD and yearling Red Angus bulls. Guaranteed, semen tested, and delivered in the spring. Bob Jensen, 306-967-2770, Leader, SK.

WANTED: Older and newer tractors, in running condition or for parts. Goods Used Tractor Parts, 1-877-564-8734.

MF #36 DISCERS. Will pay top dollar and pick from anywhere. Phone Mike 306-723-4875, Cupar, SK. WANTED: USED, BURNT, old or ugly tractors. Newer models too! Smith’s Tractor Wrecking, 1-888-676-4847.

WANTED: 40’-42’ LAND ROLLER, wing up style in good condition. 306-843-7159, Wilkie, SK.

F BAR & ASSOCIATES Red and Black Angus bulls, bred heifers and yearling heifers for sale this fall. Great genetics, easy handling, registered or commercial, delivery available. Detailed info. ph Allen & Merilyn SPRUCE FOR SALE!! Beautiful locally Staheli, Eddystone, MB, 204-448-2124, or grown trees. Plan ahead and renew your email: amstaheli@inethome.ca shelterbelt or landscape a new yardsite, get the year round protection you need. SOUTH VIEW RANCH has Red and Black We sell on farm near Didsbury, AB. or de- Angus 2 year old bulls. Ceylon, SK. Call liver anywhere in Western Canada. 6 - 12’ Shane 306-869-8074, Keith 306-454-2730. spruce available. Now taking spring orders while supplies last. Phone 403-586-8733 RED ANGUS BULLS, two year olds, semen tested, guaranteed breeders. Delivery or visit: www.didsburysprucefarms.com available. 306-287-3900, 306-287-8006, We know that farming is enough of a gamble Englefeld, SK. www.skinnerfarms.ca so if you want to sell it fast place your ad in REG. RED ANGUS bulls born Feb./Mar. the Manitoba Co-operator classifieds. It’s a 2016, calving ease, good growth; Also reg.

Sure Thing. Call our toll-free number today. heifer calves for sale. Little de Ranch, We have friendly staff ready to help. 1-800- 306-845-2406, Turtleford, SK. 782-0794

HARMONY NATURAL BISON buying finished up to $6.25/lb HHW; Culls up to 16’ PEELED RAILS, 2-3” $7.50 ea., 125 per $5.25/lb HHW; Feeders up to $4.75/lb bundle; 3-4” $9.25 ea., 100 per bundle; LW. Call/text 306-736-3454, SE Sask.

4-5” $11 each, 75 per bundle. Vermette Wood Preservers, 1-800-667-0094, Spruce QUILL CREEK BISON is looking for finHome, SK info@vwpltd.com ished, and all other types of bison. COD, GUARANTEED PRESSURE TREATED fence paying market prices. “Producers working posts, lumber slabs and rails. Call Lehner with Producers.” Delivery points in SK. and Wood Preservers Ltd., ask for Ron MB. Call 306-231-9110, Quill Lake, SK. 306-763-4232, Prince Albert, SK. BISON WANTED - Canadian Prairie Bison MULCHING- TREES, BRUSH, Stumps. is looking to contract grain finished bison, Call today 306-933-2950. Visit us at: as well as calves and yearlings for growing markets. Contact Roger Provencher at www.maverickconstruction.ca 306-468-2316, roger@cdnbison.com

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SOUTH VIEW RANCH has Black and Red Angus 2 year old bulls. Ceylon, SK. Call Shane 306-869-8074, Keith 306-454-2730.

BLACK ANGUS BULLS, two year olds, semen tested, guaranteed breeders. Delivery available. 306-287-3900, 306-287-8006, 2007 MF GC 2300, FWA, loader, diesel, hy- Englefeld, SK. www.skinnerfarms.ca dro., Cat I, 3PTH, 540 PTO, $8900. CamPUREBRED BLACK ANGUS long yearling WANTED: GOOD USED 18.4x16.1 Don Motors, 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK. bulls, replacement heifers, AI service. swather tires and Allis Chalmers 7040 and Meadow Ridge Enterprises, 306-373-9140 up tractor. 204-373-2502 lv msg Emerson or 306-270-6628, Saskatoon, SK.

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2011 MORRIS CONTOUR 70’, 650 bu. tank 1993 FORD 846, 7792 hrs., 230 HP, 4 WD, w/duals, TBH mechanical drive, dual shoot 18.4R38 duals, PTO, 4 hyds., diff lock, cab, AC, heat, 14 spd. std. trans., $46,000 OBO. $160,000. 306-948-7223, Biggar, SK. Call 204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB. WANTED: BOURGAULT OPENERS for 3320 Para-link drill, single shoot w/liquid end. Call 306-463-7527, Kindersley, SK.

WANTED: USED 40’ Kelly 204-729-7630, Brandon, MB.

CHECK OUT OUR inventory of quality used highway tractors. For more details call 204-685-2222 or view information at www.titantrucksales.com BOBCAT 943 SKIDSTEER, $14,900; NH LX865 skidsteer, $12,900; McKee 7’ snowblower, $7,000; Lorenz 8’ HD snowblower, $1,500; Gehl 500 cu. ft., 4 auger feed cart, $10,000; Knight 3 auger feed cart, $5,000.

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2009 BOURGAULT 3310, 75’, w/6550 tank, 1 yr. on new tips and discs, very accurate drill and tank, $205,000 OBO. Call 306-867-7165, Loreburn, SK.

JD 7200 PLANTERS IN STOCK, 8 to 16 row, any planter makes available. Call Reimer Farm Equipment, Gary Reimer, 204-326-7000, Hwy #12, Steinbach, MB.

WANTED: STAINLESS STEEL LIQUID fertilizer storage tanks for transporting/ storing, 1,600-50,000 gallons.

Call 306-960-3000.

1999 JD 9400, 425 HP, 24 spd., new rubber, 4 hyds. w/return line, exc. cond., $85,000 OBO. 306-861-4592, Fillmore, SK.

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, $52,000. A.E. Chicoine Farm Equipment, 1976 JD 1830, 145 FEL, CAHR, 3 PTH, live 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK. PTO, good rubber, very low hours, $20,000 2003 FLEXI-COIL 5000 39’ 9” sp, 3.5” steel OBO. Call 306-357-2136, Wiseton, SK. packers, 2011 P1060 430 bu. cart, DS. 306-722-3773, 306-722-7605, Osage, SK

2013 RITE-WAY HEAVY HARROW, 90’, approx. 20” harrows, adjustable pressure and angle, $39,000. 306-948-7223, Biggar, SK.

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Fall discounts. Full line of new and used equipment. 1 Cadman 4000S wide body big gun, like new; Also aluminum pipe, pumps and motors. If we don’t have it, we FLAX STRAW BUNCHER and land levelers. will get it for you! Call 306-867-9461, Building now! Book orders by year end for 306-867-7037, Outlook, SK. 2016 prices! 306-957-4279, Odessa, SK. ODESSA ROCKPICKER SALES: New Degelman equipment, land rollers, Strawmaster, rockpickers, protill, dozer blades.

306-957-4403, 306-536-5097, Odessa, SK.

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.

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.

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.

DIESEL GENSET SALES AND SERVICE, 12 to 300 KWs, lots of units in stock. Used and new: Perkins, John Deere and Deutz.

We also build custom Gensets. We currently have special pricing on new John Deere units. Call for pricing 204-792-7471.

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PUREBRED CHAROLAIS HEIFERS bred to Legend, also 10 commercial heifers bred Charolais. Layne and Paula Evans, 306-252-2246, Kenaston, SK.

BRED COWS, HEIFERS, COW/CALF pairs exc. herdsires bought in AB and SK. Elm Creek, MB., 204-745-7894, 204-436-2284.

20 PUREBRED RED AND Red Blaze face Simmental heifers, bred Red Angus. Calving in April. Received all vaccinations, Ivomec’d and preg checked, $2000/ea. Ray Cormier, 204-736-2608, La Salle, MB. www.riverbankfarms.com

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For on farm appraisal of livestock EX-GOVERNMENT STAND-BY UNITS: or for marketing information please call 12V92 w/400 KW, 600 volts, 388 hrs, Brad Kehler (Manager) Cell 204-346-2440 $25,000; 12V92 w/400 KW, 600 volts, 419 Auction Mart (204) 434-6519 hrs, $25,000; 12V92 w/400 KW, 600 volts, MB. Livestock Dealer #1111 638 hrs, $25,000; 16V92 w/500 KW, 600 volts, 700 hrs, $25,000; 16V92 w/800 KW, WWW.GRUNTHALLIVESTOCK.COM 600 volts, 700 hrs, $30,000; KT450 Cummins w/250 KW, $15,000. Can-Am Truck FARM TOURS, International Farm ToursExport Ltd, 1-800-938-3323, Delisle, SK. Argentina, Brazil, Australia, Europe, Alaska, Ireland, England. www.farmtoursusa.com 1-888-414-4177, info@rupipertours.com

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COMING 2 YR. old polled PB Charolais bulls, come red factor. Call Kings Polled Charolais, 306-435-7116, Rocanville, SK.

SELLING PKG. OF polled Hereford bred heifers. Top quality, bred to easy calving bull. Corey Lees 306-577-9971 or WANT TO PURCHASE cull bison bulls and Hereford cows, $5/lb. HHW. Finished beef steers George Lees at 306-577-5578, Arcola, SK. and heifers for slaughter. We are also buy- 25 BRED HEIFERS bred Hereford. Two ing compromised cattle that can’t make a February calvers, balance due March/April. long trip. Oak Ridge Meats, McCreary, Excellent group. Registration papers 204-835-2365, 204-476-0147. available. Call Duncan or Jeff Lees at: 306-455-2619 or 306-577-1375, Arcola SK WANTED: ALL KINDS of bison from yearlings to old bulls. Also cow/calf pairs. Ph Kevin at 306-429-2029, Glenavon, SK. FRESH AND SPRINGING heifers for sale.

ONLY 40 PLAINS heifers left. The top herd Cows and quota needed. We buy all classbull is from Wolverine Bison sired to the es of slaughter cattle-beef and dairy. R&F yearling reserve Grand Champion bull in Livestock Inc. Bryce Fisher, Warman, SK. Denver in 2016. This is an impressive Phone 306-239-2298, cell 306-221-2620. group of heifers ready to go this fall. Come view any time or call Blair 306-231-9980, Plunkett, SK. FOR SALE: SMALL herd of commercial BISON CALVES, bulls and heifers, $2300 Shorthorns. Please call 204-728-7872, each. Call Frank 306-662-4163, Maple Brandon, MB. Creek, SK.

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NEW AND USED generators, all sizes from 5 kw to 3000 kw, gas, LPG or diesel. Phone for availability and prices. Many used in stock. 204-643-5441, Fraserwood, MB.

REGISTERED CHAROLAIS BULLS, 2 year olds and yearlings. Polled, horned, some red. Quiet hand fed, hairy bulls. 40+ head available. Wilf at Cougar Hill Ranch 306-728-2800, 306-730-8722, Melville, SK

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

11 BRED CHAROLAIS heifers, 9 red, 2 white, bred to low birthweight Charolais bull, calving middle of Feb. to middle of April. Phone 204-827-2721, Glenboro, MB. BRED HEIFERS: Approx. 200 big, strong top of the line, one iron Simmental and Simmental Red Angus cross, bred Red or Black Angus. Exposed May 24th, 2016. Full vaccination program plus Ivomec. Contact 3J Simmental Farms, 306-325-4622 or 306-327-8005, Lintlaw, SK. 25 EXCELLENT SIMMENTAL Angus crossbred heifers, Red and Black, bred to proven easy calving Simmental bull, due Feb. and March. Pheasantdale Cattle Co., 306-335-7553, Balcarres, SK. CHAROLAIS COWS BRED polled Charolais, purebred and commercial, calving Feb.April. Call Layne and Paula Evans, 306-252-2246, Kenaston, SK. BRED COW HERD REDUCTION, by half.

150 head. Would trade for light or tough feed grain. Call 306-432-4803, Lipton, SK.

53 BRED HEIFERS, preg. tested, Angus and Angus cross. 34 black, 19 red, bred to two 2 year Black Angus bulls, (John Mcmahon, Inwood, MB), to calve March/April. Bulls are also for sale. 6 open heifers Red and Black Angus. Will sell as package or bred heifers only. $2200 bred heifers, $130,000 package OBO. 204-642-5771, Gimli, MB. Email: chaggie@hotmail.com

OSSAWA ANGUS, MARQUETTE, MB. has for sale purebred Black heifer calves. Also 2 year old bulls. Info. call 204-375-6658.

COZY CAPS! Ear protection for newborn calves! 306-577-4664, Carlyle, SK. Email cozycaps@outlook.com JARDINE FARMS LTD. has for sale 52 bred www.penta.ca 1-800-587-4711 heifers, bred to Black Angus bull, due to calve March 15- Apr. 15, $1800/head firm. RED ANGUS- GELBVIEH cross heifers, bred July 10, Black Angus. Good big heifPhone 204-354-2254, Brookdale, MB. ers, bought as calves from one ranch. Full vaccination, asking $1990 each. Chanig REGISTERED BLACK ANGUS bull Ranch, 306-478-2658, Mankota, SK. OILWELL TUBE: 42’ 2-3/8” $45; 31’ 2-7/8 calves, low birth weight, very quiet. We’ve $39; 4-1/2” $1.40/ft. Sizes up to 7” been in registered Blacks for over 50 yrs. 125 BRED RED ANGUS cross heifers, bred available. Rod: 36’ 1-1/2” $18; 31’ 3/4” $9. Buy now and save! EPD’s and delivery to Red Angus bulls. Bulls out July 1st for 60 days. Call 306-355-2700, Mortlach, SK. 888-792-6283. www.monarchtrailers.com available. Amaranth, MB. 204-843-2287.

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QUALITY HERD FOR SALE: 165 mostly Simmental cross. Red, Tan and Black cows, ranging from 1st calvers to mature cows, bred Simmental or Charolais; 40 heifers, mostly Simmental cross, bred Limousin. FFS- FUCHS FARM SUPPLY is your partner Start calving March 3rd, 2016. Call in agriculture stocking mixer, cutter, feed wagons and bale shredders and in306-210-8497, Tramping Lake, SK. dustry leading Rol-Oyl cattle oilers.

50 BLACK AND 10 BWF bred heifers bred 306-762-2125, Vibank, SK. www.fuchs.ca to easy calving Black Angus bulls, turned PTO ROLLER MILL, load/unload auger, on out July 1st. Ph 306-493-2969, Delisle, SK. 2 wheel trailer, shedded, little use. Kyle 44 TOPCUT ONE IRON Red Angus cross 306-369-2882, 306-369-7513, Bruno, SK. bred heifers, AI’d to low birthweight Red Angus bull, very impressive group of heif- CATTLE SHELTER PACKAGES or built on ers. Call 306-937-2880 or 306-441-5010 site.

For early booking call Battleford, SK. 1-800-667-4990 or visit our website: www.warmanhomecentre.com GOOD QUALITY BRED HEIFERS. Red Angus, Red Angus cross Hereford and Red Angus cross Simmental. Bred Red Angus. STEEL VIEW MFG. Self-standing panels, Ferguson Stock Farm Ltd., 306-895-4825, windbreaks, silage/hay bunks, feeder panels, sucker rod fence posts. Custom orPaynton, SK. ders. Call Shane 306-493-2300, Delisle, 75 SECOND AND THIRD Black and Red An- SK. www.steelviewmfg.com gus young bred cows. Call 306-773-1049 2014 HIGHLINE BALE PRO CFR651, with or 306-741-6513, Swift Current, SK. chopper and grain tank, processed 1000 bales, asking $27,000. Call 306-397-2653, 306-441-2663, Edam, SK.

ETHELBERT MB. 150 acres fertile cropland.

816 sq. ft. 2 bedroom bungalow, full basement, 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 Century21macmillan.com Dauphin, MB.

FARMLAND NW-35-30-12-W3 near Harris. Assess 56,100. 1 year lease in place til end of 2017 ($7000) that will go to new MULCHING- TREES, BRUSH, Stumps.

READY TO MOVE: CELEBRATING 40 Years! owner. Asking $239,000. Ph 306-220-0191 Call today 306-933-2950. Visit us at: Your RTM Home Builder since 1976. Avail. www.maverickconstruction.ca immediately 1560 sq. ft. homes starting at $95,000. 3 bdrm, 2.5 baths, main floor Farming is enough of a gamble, advertise in laundry, master bdrm with full ensuite and the Manitoba Co-operator classified section. walk-in closet. Spacious living area, large It’s a sure thing. 1-800-782-0794. kitchen with island. Marvin Homes Inc., Marvin Vogt, Mitchell, MB. 204-326-1493, 204-355-8484. marvinhomesinc@live.com www.marvinhomes.ca FARM TOURS, International Farm ToursRTMS AND SITE built homes. Call Argentina, Brazil, Australia, Europe, Alaska, 1-866-933-9595, or go online for pictures Ireland, England. www.farmtoursusa.com and pricing at: www.warmanhomes.ca 1-888-414-4177, info@rupipertours.com

2002 BALE KING 2000 bale processor, good condition, $5500.

Call 306-723-4867, 306-545-5007, Cupar, SK.

PUREBRED 9 YEAR old Canadian mare, ground driven, $1500 negotiable. Call SVEN ROLLER MILLS. Built for over 40 306-889-3015, Tisdale, SK. years. PTO/elec. drive, 40 to 1000 bu./hr.

Example: 300 bu./hr. unit costs $1/hr. to run. Rolls peas and all grains. We regroove and repair all makes of mills. Call Apollo PONY GELDING, SADDLE and harness Machine 306-242-9884, 1-877-255-0187. trained, $1500; To give away: 3 pony www.apollomachineandproducts.com mares. Bamford Pony Farm, La Riviere, MB, call 204-242-2369 or 204-825-7830.

1982 TW20 FORD tractor, FWA, w/FEL and grapple fork. Call 306-773-1049 or 306-741-6513, Swift Current, SK.

FARMLAND AND YARD SITE, RM of Prince Albert #461 (Hamlet of MacDowall, SK).

406.12 acres. 1975 mobile home. Nicely treed yard - great building site. 8 Westeel grain bins (10,000 bu.), barn, outbuildings.

Power, NG, phone, well, city water runs by property. $497,000 OBO. 306-922-3104, email: macdowallfarmland@outlook.com

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by Intuitive Matchmaker in MB and SK. www.camelotintroductions.com or phone 306-978-LOVE (5683).

CKC REG GERMAN Shepherd Pups, CKC Papers come with each pup - black & tan, ready to go. Both parents can be seen.

Good guard dogs.

Please call 204-736-3954. Winnipeg, MB.

TRUE BLUE HEELER has a litter of Blue Heeler pups ready January 12, 6 females, HI-HOG CATTLE SQUEEZE and hi-hog 2 males, out of Violet by Jaxon. Excellent grain dispenser. Call 306-773-1049 or working dogs.

306-492-2447, 306-741-6513, Swift Current, SK. 306-290-3339, Clavet, SK.

RM CANWOOD #494- $990,000. 1202 acres good pasture w/Little Shell River running thru it. Approx. 660 acres cult. tame hay and the balance main natural and bush pasture. Fairly good fence, also the seller has done some gravel test holes.

What was found is very interesting on approx. 400 acres. The buyers would responsible for their own testing. As well, there is J&H HOMES: Western Canada’s most some spruce timber. MLS®574209. Info. trusted RTM Home Builder since 1969. call Lloyd Ledinski, Re/Max of the Battlefords, 306-446-8800, 306-441-0512.

View at www.jhhomes.com 306-652-5322 255 ACRES IN RM of Cote #271: Approx.

160 acres seeded to cereal crop, balance in tame hay. Close to Duck Mountain Provincial Park. Municipal water pipeline runs through property. Located approx. 8 miles from Kamsack, SK. $1693/acre. E-mail: FARM TOURS, International Farm Tours- pmcssdi266tech@telus.net Argentina, Brazil, Australia, Europe, Alaska, Ireland, England. www.farmtoursusa.com FARMLAND FOR SALE in RM No. 2: 1 quarter, SW 35-01-34 W1. Offers. Mail to: Box 1-888-414-4177, info@rupipertours.com 188, Carnduff, SK. S0C 0S0. 306-483-7477

DWEIN TRASK REALTY INC. Very good selection of acreage building sites currently available within 5 min. to 45 minutes of Saskatoon. Sizes range from 10 acres to 160 acres and most have reasonably close utilities. Resale acreages are available as well. Call Dwein 306-221-1035, Amanda 306-221-5675 or Victoria 306-270-9740.

Pics and details at www.traskrealty.com

2009 TRITON 2 place aluminum trailer, 14’ to nose, 13” wheels, $2000.

204-937-3290, Roblin, MB.

FARM TOURS, International Farm ToursSEEKING PRODUCTIVE Argentina, Brazil, Australia, Europe, Alaska, ACTIVELY Ireland, England. www.farmtoursusa.com farmland in the RM of Broken Head or Re- RENTAL: REGINA, SK. Dec.27-Mar.9. Like ynolds, East of the Broken Head river. Call new bungalow w/garage. Utilities and 1-888-414-4177, info@rupipertours.com Henry Kuhl, Farm Specialist, Royal LePage snow removal included. 306-585-6382.

Alliance, 204-885-5500 or 204-856-3140, BLUE HEELERS PUPS for sale, ready to go.

Winnipeg, MB. Call 306-290-8806, Dundurn, SK.

BREEDING EWES, EXPOSED: Cluns and 2002 521DXT CASE payloader w/grapple IRISH WOLFHOUND and GREYHOUND mixed breeds as well as various rams. Call fork. Call 306-773-1049 or 306-741-6513, pups for sale, ready to go. Call 204-842-5237, evenings, Birtle, MB. Swift Current, SK. 306-290-8806, Dundurn, SK.

SHEEP AND LAMB On-Farm Biosecurity Workshop and Canadian Sheep and Lamb Food Safe Farm Practices Workshop in conjunction with SSDB’s AGM and Symposium will be held at the Ramada Saskatoon, 806 Idylwyld Dr. N, Saskatoon, SK., January 13-14, 2017. To register please call: 306-933-5200 or email: sheepdb@sasktel.net For details please visit: www.sksheep.com

The following dealer and agent have applied for a licence under the Livestock Dealers and Agents Licencing regulation, which comes under the Livestock and Livestock Products Act. (C.C.S.M. c. L170)

MATURE IRISH WOLFHOUND/ Greyhound cross dogs for sale. Phone 306-290-8806, Dundurn, SK.

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PUREBRED BORDER COLLIE pups. From good working and personable parents.

Contact 306-553-2213, Swift Current, SK.

Norman J. Unrau of Chipping Hill Cattle Co Ltd. MacGregor, MB. SASK. SHEEP DEV. BOARD sole distributor of sheep ID tags in Sask., offers programs, marketing services and sheep/ goat supplies. 306-933-5200, Saskatoon, SK. www.sksheep.com

AFFORDABLE RADON mitigation solution with Polywest, Liberty Pumps and Fantech!

1-855-765-9937 or visit: www.polywest.ca

WANTED: BUTCHER HOGS SOWS AND BOARS FOR EXPORT

FARM TOURS, International Farm ToursArgentina, Brazil, Australia, Europe, Alaska, Ireland, England. www.farmtoursusa.com 1-888-414-4177, info@rupipertours.com LOG HOMES AND CABINS, sidings, paneling, decking. Fir and Hemlock flooring, timbers, special orders. Phone Rouck Bros., Lumby, BC. 1-800-960-3388. www.rouckbros.com

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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

BUYING ELK for local and international meat markets. Call us for competitive pricing and easy marketing. Phone Ian at 204-848-2498 or 204-867-0085.

12V. or Hydraulic Electronic Scale Opt.

1 877 695 2532 www.ezefeeder.ca

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.

BORDER COLLIE PUPS red and white, from working parents, ready to go, $500.

306-587-7169, Success, SK.

LOG AND TIMBER HOMES, Saskatoon, SK. Visit www.backcountryloghomes.ca or call 306-222-6558.

Buy Used Oil NOTRE •• Buy Batteries DAME • Collect Used Filters USED • Collect Oil Containers OIL & • Antifreeze FILTER Southern, and DEPOT Eastern Western

DWEIN TRASK REALTY INC. Quality homes in small towns currently available within 45 minutes of Saskatoon. Ideal for retirement, fixed income or seasonal living situations. Health services, shopping, schools and sport facilities are in these towns or very close commute. For more info. go to www.traskrealty.com or please call Dwein 306-221-1035, Amanda 306-221-5675 or Victoria 306-270-9740.

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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., 2008 MOD FIELD office complex, 16 units, $7500. Farm King 18” rollermill, 10’ dis- 12x60. Can be sold in 4, 8 or 16 units. 90 YUMA, AZ. HOME for sale: 3 bdrm, 2 baths, w/solar system, pool, att. garage charge auger, PTO drive, transport wheels, offices total. Call 780-983-0936, Clyde, AB. and RV garage, fully furnished. For more vg cond., $2900. 204-937-2922, Roblin MB info. call 403-871-2441 or 928-503-5344.

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 WANT THE ORGANIC ADVANTAGE? RENN PTO GRAIN ROLLER, 22” rollers, 12’ Contact an organic Agrologist at Pro-Cert unloading auger, mounted on trailer, for information on organic farming: prospects, transition, barriers, benefits, certifi$3800. Call 306-562-7615, Buchanan, SK. cation and marketing. Call 306-382-1299, GRAIN PROCESSING: 16” Sven rollermill, Saskatoon, SK. or info@pro-cert.org 10 HP, quick release, 6’ cross auger, 2 leg, DOUBLE RV LOT for sale, Yuma, AZ. With overhead processed grain tank, all wiring, RV support building - washer/dryer, toilet, asking $7500. 306-862-4849, Aylsham, SK. shower etc. 403-871-2441, 928-503-5344.

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” ORGANIC FEED GRAIN. Call DMI 1987 REGENT 16x72, 3 bdrm., 2 bath, new pipe with 6- 1” rods, $375; 30’ 2 or 3 bar 306-515-3500, Regina, SK. windows and shingles, 25x32’ addition, windbreak panels c/w lumber. Gates and $32,000 OBO. 306-252-2901, Kenaston, SK double hinges avail. on all panels. Belting TRADE AND EXPORT CANADA BUYING troughs for grain or silage. Calf shelters. all grades of organic grains. Fast payment MEDALLION HOMES 1-800-249-3969 Del. avail. 306-768-8555, Carrot River, SK. and pick up. Call 306-433-4700.

Immediate delivery: New 16’ and 20’ STOP WASTING GRAIN! Try our grain modular homes; Also used 14’ and 16’ troughs: 30’ c/w skids, made of conveyor WANTED: ORGANIC LENTILS, peas and homes. Now available: Lake homes. belting and pipe, $750 ea. 306-538-4685, chickpeas. Stonehenge Organics, Assini- Medallion Homes, 306-764-2121, Prince boia, SK., 306-640-8600, 306-640-8437.

306-736-7146, Kennedy, SK. Albert, SK.

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Top royalties paid on suitable drilling locations.

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

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Call 403-291-0005 Call 403-291-0005 Toll Free Toll Free 1-877-784-9696 1-877-784-9696 www.briskenergy.com www.briskenergy.com SK. Licensed Operator.

Info@briskenergy.com Making for landowners landowners Makingthe the process processaapositive positive experience experience for A sharesShares available for accredited investors ClassClass ‘A’ Founders available for Accredited Investors FARM TOURS, International Farm ToursArgentina, Brazil, Australia, Europe, Alaska, Ireland, England. www.farmtoursusa.com 1-888-414-4177, info@rupipertours.com FARMLAND NE SK(Clemenceau) 4 quarters plus 36 acre riverside parcel w/5 bdrm. home. Featuring: bins on concrete with direct hit on railroad cars, 40 acres of mostly mature spruce timber, 2 farmyards- 1 bordering Etomami River and 50 miles of provincial forest, excellent elk hunting and other big game and goose. 580 acres cult.

Full line of farm equipment and sawmill also available Reg Hertz, 306-865-7469.

FARMLAND FOR SALE in the Kipling, SK. area, RM 124. 7 quarters with 1000 cult. acres, 1200 sq. ft. w/double att. garage, nat. gas heat, built in 1995, heated shop, quonset, seed cleaning complex incl. weigh scale and apple grain storage.

306-736-2850, 306-735-7575.

RM OF ROSEMOUNT #378: Starter 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 306-948-8055. www.duaneneufeldt.com 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 #369, 160 acres: 130 farmland, 20 grassland, 10 yardsite. Incl. 3 bdrm house, 3 car garage, quonset and sheds.

306-872-4500, 306-874-7778, Spalding SK RM 260-261, LAND FOR RENT BY TENDER. RM 260: SE-15-27-23, NE-16-27-23, NW-16-27-23, SW-21-27-23. RM 261: NE-2525-26, NW2525-26, 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.

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

FARM TOURS, International Farm ToursArgentina, Brazil, Australia, Europe, Alaska, Ireland, England. www.farmtoursusa.com 1-888-414-4177, info@rupipertours.com 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 CERT. #1 AAC Synergy, CDC Copeland, any tender not necessarily accepted. excellent quality. Northland Seeds Inc., 306-324-4315, Margo, SK. QUARTER SECTION NE-20-3-28, Pearson, MB. area. 120 acres broke, 40 acres TOP QUALITY CERT. #1 CDC Copeland, hayland. Call/text for price 306-551-7186.

AC Metcalfe, Newdale. Frederick Seeds, 306-287-3977, Watson, SK. CLEMENT BRETECHER of Toutes Aides is offering the following private land for CDC COPELAND BARLEY, reg. and cert., sale: W1/2-22-29-15W, W1/2-26-29-15W top quality seed. Gregoire Seed Farms Ltd, SW35-29-15W, NW1-30-15W, SW2-30- North Battleford, SK., 306-441-7851, 15W, NE3-30-15W, SE10-30-15W. The 306-445-5516. gregfarms@sasktel.net 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: DE DELL SEEDS INC. high yielding grain E1/2-21-29-15W, NE22-29-15W, NW25- corn, high yielding silage corn, proven in 29-15W, NE26-29-15W, E1/2-35-29-15W, the prairies. The leaders in non-GMO techNE01-30-15W, N1/2-02-30-15W, SE02- nology. Prairie dealer. Beausejour, MB. 30-15W, SEC11-30-15W, SEC12-30-15W, Free delivery. Call 519-203-2676.

W1/2 13-30-15W, SEC14-30-15W, E1/2 23-30-15W, W1/2 24-30-15W. If you wish CERTIFIED CONVENTIONAL CM440 to purchase the private land contact the grazing corn. Early maturing, leafier for inLessee Clement Bretecher at Box 5, Toutes creased grazing yield. No planter required.

Aides, MB. R0L 2A0. If you wish to com- Swath or stand graze cattle, sheep, bison ment on or object to the eligibility of this and for wildlife food plots. CanaMaize Unit Transfer write the Director, Manitoba Seed Inc., call 1-877-262-4046.

Agriculture, Agriculture Crown Lands, PO www.canamaize.com 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. 4) 640 acre cattle farm, Rorketon, MB., 1500 sq. ft. home, heated shop. Call Jim McLachlan 204-724-7753, HomeLife Home Professional Realty Inc, Brandon, MB., www.homelifepro.com

CERT. #1 CS CAMDEN, Triactor, Souris. excellent quality. Northland Seeds Inc., 306-324-4315, Margo, SK. EXCELLENT QUALITY CERTIFIED #1 CS Camden, Summit, CDC Minstrel, CDC Ruffian, CDC Orrin. Frederick Seeds, 306-287-3977, Watson, SK.

CERTIFIED AAC BRANDON, AAC Jatharia Grant, Greenshields Seeds, 306-746-7336, 306-524-4339, Semans, SK. EXCELLENT QUALITY CERTIFIED #1 Cardale, CDC Utmost, CDC Plentiful, Muchmore, AAC Elie, AAC Connery, AAC Brandon, Elgin ND. Frederick Seeds, 306-287-3977, Watson, SK.

AAC BRANDON, reg. and cert., top quality seed. Gregoire Seed Farms Ltd, NEAR DUCK MOUNTAIN, river nearby, very North Battleford, SK., 306-441-7851, scenic. 459 acres, 265 cultivated, 60 acres 306-445-5516. gregfarms@sasktel.net fenced pasture. 1550 sq. ft. bungalow with attached garage, 30x42’ heated workshop AAC ELIE, CERT., sister to AAC Brandon, plus much more. Florence Komarniski Real top quality seed. Gregoire Seed Farms Ltd, Estate, 204-638-3055, Dauphin, MB., or North Battleford, SK., 306-441-7851, 306-445-5516. gregfarms@sasktel.net Grant Tweed, Century 21, 204-761-6884.

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The Manitoba Co-operator | December 22, 2016

FARMERS, RANCHERS, SEED PROCESSORS BUYING ALL FEED GRAINS

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Tonn Seeds Plumas, MB 204-386-2206 Swan Valley Seeds Ltd Swan River, MB 204-734-2526 Sierens Seed Service Somerset, MB 204-744-2883 Sanders Seed Farm Manitou, MB 204-242-2576 Redsper Enterprises Ltd. Rivers, MB 204-328-5346 Red River Seeds Ltd. Morris, MB 204-746-3059

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CLASS 1 DRIVERS WANTED- Full and Part-time Positions. We specialize in the handling and transportation of bulk commodities for the agricultural industry.

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Benefits plan. Modern equipment. We ICE SHACKS- INSULATED shacks now on are looking for qualified drivers and owner for $2399. Accessories avail., rod holders, operators to pull Super B hopper trailers.

NUVISION COMMODITIES is currently slush buckets, hole sleeves, catch covers, 204-795-0950. careers@truck-freight.com purchasing feed barley, wheat, peas and stoves and more. See your nearest Flaman location 1-888-435-2626. milling oats. 204-758-3401, St. Jean, MB. WANTED: FEED GRAIN, barley, wheat, SLEIGHS- ICE FISHING and trapping peas, green or damaged canola. Phone sleighs, starting at only $55. Call or visit Gary 306-823-4493, Neilburg, SK. your nearest Flaman location, 1-888-435-2626.

GRAIN MARKETING HEADQUARTERS. Buyers of all feed and milling grains. Quick movement and quick payment assured.

Custom trucking avail. Cory 306-842-2406 Double Z Ag Sales, Weyburn, SK. 3 - 1000 GALLON PROPANE tanks. 2 are c/w trailers; and 1 - 500 gal. propane tank.

WANTED: FEED BARLEY Buffalo Plains Call for details 306-287-8062, Watson, SK. Cattle Company is looking to purchase barley. For pricing and delivery dates, call POLY TANKS: 15 to 10,000 gal.; Bladder Kristen 306-624-2381, Bethune, SK. tanks from 220 to 88,000 gallon; Water WANTED: OFF-GRADE PULSES, oil seeds and liquid fertilizer; Fuel tanks, single and and cereals. All organic cereals and spe- double wall; Truck and storage, gas or dsl. cialty crops. Prairie Wide Grain, Saskatoon, Wilke Sales, 306-586-5711, Regina, SK. SK., 306-230-8101, 306-716-2297.

SHUR-LOK TRUCK TARPS and replacement ROUND ALFALFA/ALFALFA GRASS solid tarps for all makes of trucks. Alan, core greenfeed 5x6 JD hay bales for sale. 306-723-4967, 306-726-7808, Cupar, SK. Call 306-237-4582, Perdue, SK. SHUR-LOK, MICHEL’S sales, 2016 ALFALFA and ORCHARD grass bales, TARPCO, installations, repairs. Canadian 3x4x8’, 4¢/lb. and up depending on service, company.

We carry aeration socks. We quality, reasonable freight. Call Alvin now carry electric chute openers for grain 204-355-4980, cell 204-371-5744. trailer hoppers. 1-866-663-0000.

BIG ROUND BALES, 1200 lbs., Orchard grass alfalfa mixture, solid core, no rain, If you want to sell it fast, call 1-800-782-0794. $30/bale OBO. 2nd cut big bales, same quality. Also small square wheat straw bales, $2.50/bale. 204-886-2083 eves Teulon, MB. CHECK OUT OUR inventory of quality used HORSE OR DAIRY HAY, alfalfa, Timothy, highway tractors. For more details call brome, 1st and 2nd cut, med. sq., stored 204-685-2222 or view information at inside. Test and delivery available. Ph/text www.titantrucksales.com 204-771-7496, 204-738-2183, Petersfield.

GOOD USED TRUCK TIRES: 700/8.25/ 100 LARGE ROUND bales, Timothy and 900/1000/1100x20s; 11R22.5/11R24.5; alfalfa, approx 1400 lbs, very good quality, 9R17.5, matched sets available. Pricing shedded. Call 204-886-2960, Teulon, MB. from $90. K&L Equipment and Auto. Ph Ladimer, 306-795-7779, Ituna, SK; Chris 38 ROUND HAY BALES 1st cut alfalfa at 306-537-2027, Regina, SK. mix, $25 each. 9 round bales 2nd cut pure alfalfa, $30 each. Phone 204-882-2356, MR. TIRE CORP. For all your semi and Ste Agathe, MB. half ton tire needs call Mylo 306-921-6555 LARGE ROUND ALFALFA BROME Serving all of Saskatchewan.

BALES. Call 204-859-2724, Rossburn, MB. TOP QUALITY HORSE HAY in small squares, $4-$6; Also good heavy feed oats for sale. 204-734-5139, Swan River, MB. HAVE HAY FOR SALE, 5x6 bales of mixed hay, $35 each. 204-485-4352, Selkirk, MB. 1000 ROUND 5x6 bales. Grass/legume grass, unthreshed barley and straw. Excellent to average quality. Priced accordingly.

Contact Ed 306-563-6261, Gorlitz, SK.

MUSTARD SEED! We can supply you with new cert. treated or untreated seed. We can upgrade your low grade mustard.

Ackerman Ag Services, 306-638-2282, CDC GLAS FLAX, reg. and cert., top Chamberlain, SK. quality seed. Gregoire Seed Farms Ltd, North Battleford, SK., 306-441-7851, 306-445-5516. gregfarms@sasktel.net

LONG LAKE TRUCKING, two units, custom hay hauling. Call 306-567-7100, Imperial, SK.

Looking for a hand around the farm? Place a CERTIFIED CDC MARBLE, dark speckled BUYING: ALFALFA SEED and all types of help wanted ad in the classifieds. Call 1-800lentils. Call Grant, Greenshields Seeds, grass seed. Call Gary at Waterhouse 782-0794.

306-746-7336, 306-524-4339, Semans, SK Seeds, 306-874-5684, Naicam, SK. CERT. #1 CDC IMPULSE CL red lentil.

Highest yielding Clearfield red lentil Call 306-465-2525, 306-861-5679 Hansen NORCAN restores grain farm profitability.

Seeds, Yellow Grass SK. jsh2@sasktel.net Buy from Norcan and keep your own Glyphosphate 1 soybean seed. Norcan farmers have reported yields over 60 bu./acre.

Call/text Nate, 204-280-1202 or Norcan Seeds 204-372-6552, Fisher Branch, MB. CERTIFIED #1 CDC Limerick and Cooper, excellent quality. Northland Seeds Inc., GLY SOYBEAN SEED, early, mid, and long 306-324-4315, Margo, SK. season available. Top yield, bulk or bagged. Keep your own seeds with the CERTIFIED CDC AMARILLO, CDC Lime- convenience of Glyphosate! No contracts rick, CDC Greenwater, CDC Mosaic. Call or TUA’s. Dealers wanted. Call/text Nate, or Norcan Seeds Grant, Greenshields Seeds, 306-746-7336, 204-280-1202 204-372-6552, Fisher Branch, MB. 306-524-4339, Semans, SK It doesn’t get any better than this. Prepay GREEN PEAS: CDC Raezer, CDC Limerick, your ad for 3 weeks and get 2 weeks free!

CDC Greenwater, Fdn., Reg. and Cert. on Call today! 1-800-782-0794. all, top quality seed. Gregoire Seed Farms Ltd, North Battleford, SK., 306-441-7851, 306-445-5516. gregfarms@sasktel.net

Inc.

WE BUY:

WANTED FARM LABOURER for livestock operation. 306-795-2710, Goodeve, SK.

RURAL & CULTURAL TOURS

1-800-661-4326

www.selectholidays.com SHAVINGS: Cattle Feedlot/horse/poultry bedding. Bulk pricing and delivery available. Vermette Wood Preservers, Spruce Home, SK. 1-800-667-0094. Email info@vwpltd.com View www.vwpltd.com HORSE QUALITY HAY bales rounds and small square, grass or alfalfa.

Call 306-290-8806, Dundurn, SK. 300 BIG SQUARE flax straw bales, ideal for animal shelters, wind shelters, etc.

306-320-1041, Leroy, SK.

TOP QUALITY ALFALFA, variety of grasses and custom blends, farmer to farmer. Gary Waterhouse 306-874-5684, Naicam, SK.

HELP WANTED FOR 2017 SEASON General farm workers for vegetable production. Duties may include planting, weeding, harvesting and packing fresh vegetables. Includes repetitive tasks. Outside conditions, which may be at times be hot, wet and dusty. Some lifting up to 23kg. Experience an asset. Salary $11-$12/hr. Fax resume to 204-864-3052, or mail to: Meyer Farms Co. Ltd., 5310 PR424, Cartier, MB. R4K 1B1.

Select Holidays

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Licensed & Bonded Winkler, MB.

FARM LABOURER REQUIRED for livestock operation. Duties include: operating, maintaining seeding & harvesting equip. Smoke free enviro., $17/hr. Housing avail. Lyle Lumax, 204-525-2263, Swan River, MB.

*Portion of tours may be Tax Deductible

We know that farming is enough of a gamble so if you want to sell it fast place your ad in the Manitoba Co-operator classifieds. It’s a Sure Thing. Call our toll-free number today.

We have friendly staff ready to help. 1-800782-0794.

Confection and Oil Sunflowers, Brown & Yellow Flax and Red & White Millet Edible Beans

U-DRIVE TRACTOR TRAILER Training, 30 years experience. Day, 1 and 2 week upgrading programs for Class 1A, 3A and air brakes. One on one driving instructions.

306-786-6600, Yorkton, SK. Farming is enough of a gamble, advertise in the Manitoba Co-operator classified section.

It’s a sure thing. 1-800-782-0794.

ROUND ALFALFA BALES, approx. 1300 lbs. for sale. 306-799-4305, Briercrest, SK.

TOP QUALITY GRASS HAY for sale, shedded, can deliver, 306-501-9204 ask for Paul. Belle Plain Colony, Belle Plain, SK.

For Pricing ~ 204-325-9555 BESCO GRAIN LTD. Buying all varieties of mustard. Also canary and some other specialty crops. 204-745-3662, Brunkild, MB

KORNUM WELL DRILLING, farm, cottage and acreage wells, test holes, well rehabilitation, witching. PVC/SS construction, expert workmanship and fair pricing. 50% government grant now available. Indian Head, SK., 306-541-7210 or 306-695-2061

ROUND ALFALFA/GRASS MIXED & greenfeed, hard core, 5x6, 1425 lbs avg. 3.5¢/lb 306-736-2445, 306-577-7351, Kipling, SK.

ROUND NET WRAPPED Alfalfa/Brome bales. No rain. Approx 1500 lbs., 4¢/lb.

306-482-7492, Carnduff, SK.

888-974-7246 www.delmarcommodities.com

CERT. CANTATE CANARY SEED. Highest yielding available variety. Hansen Seeds, 306-465-2525 or 306-861-5679, Yellow Grass, SK. jsh2@sasktel.net

FARM TOURS, International Farm ToursArgentina, Brazil, Australia, Europe, Alaska, Ireland, England. www.farmtoursusa.com 1-888-414-4177, info@rupipertours.com

Chile/Argentina/Brazil ~ Feb. 2017 Vietnam/Cambodia/Thailand ~ March 2017 Switzerland Land & Rhine Cruise Eastern Canada Incl. NS/PEI/NB/NFLD Romania & Hungary ~ June 2017 Scandinavia Land/Cruise ~ Jun-Jul 2017 NWT/Yukon/Alaska ~ July 2017 Australia/New Zealand ~ Jan. 2018

8000 SMALL SQUARE alfalfa/grass mix bales, no rain, 60-70 lbs., $5/bale; 30 round green oat bales, 1200 lbs., $50/bale. Call 306-421-6310, Arcola, SK.

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ICE SHACKS- NEW heated and insulated structural metal ECO shacks. Wood stove, extra storage, removable benches, 14”x66” floor opening. See your nearest Flaman location 1-888-435-2626.

500 GOOD TO EXCELLENT 1st cut 1500 lb. brome/alfalfa netwrapped round bales, 3.5¢/lbs.; 800 exc. 2nd cut 1500 lbs., .5¢/lbs. 306-834-7204, Kerrobert, SK. ROUND BALE PICKING and hauling, small or large loads. Travel anywhere. Also hay for sale. 306-291-9658, Vanscoy, SK.

Watch your profits grow!

Prepayment Bonus Prepay your regular word classified ad for 3 weeks

• 15.0+ protein Hard Red Spring Wheat and 11.5 Protein Winter Wheat

280 FIRST CUT alfalfa mix, 70% alfalfa, 30% mix grass, avg. 1450 lbs, $52.50/bale 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 Dwayne at 306-662-8532, Fox Valley, SK.

• Feed Wheat, Barley, Corn and Pea’s

400 BROME/ALFALFA 6x6 round hay bales, .04¢/lb., no rain. Contact 306-634-7920, 306-421-1753, Estevan, SK.

Outside Winnipeg: 1-800-782-0794 Winnipeg: 954-1415

• 2 and 6 row Malt Barley

Farm Pick up Available

1-800-258-7434

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

Best pricing, Best option, Best Service

HAY BALES ROUND mixed 5x5, hard core, no rain, net wrapped, horse quality, $100/bale. Near Regina, SK 306-539-6123

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HEATED CANOLA & FLAX REG. AND CERT. CDC Calvi, great WANTED HEATED CANOLA. No broker standability, excellent quality. Northland involved. Sell direct to crushing plant.

Cash on delivery or pickup. 306-228-7306 Seeds Inc., 306-324-4315, Margo, SK. or 306-228-7325, Unity, SK. CERTIFIED CDC CALVI. Phone Grant at CREEP FEED RATION, oats and barley mix, Greenshields Seeds, 306-746-7336, 10,000 bu., very clean, no weeds.

306-524-4339, Semans, SK 306-642-5812, 306-642-8344, Scout Lake

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*For commercial use only. Offer subject to credit qualification and approval

by CNH Industrial Capital Canada Ltd. See your New Holland dealer for details and eligibility requirements. CNH Industrial Capital Canada Ltd. standard terms and conditions will apply. Depending on model, a down payment may be required. Offer good through December 31, 2016, at participating New Holland dealers in Canada.

Offer subject to change. Taxes, freight, set-up, delivery, additional options or attachments not included in price. © 2016 CNH Industrial Capital America LLC. All rights reserved. New Holland Agriculture is a trademark registered in the United States and many other countries, owned by or licensed to CNH Industrial N.V., its subsidiaries or affiliates. CNH Industrial Capital and New Holland Construction are trademarks in the United States and many other countries, owned by or licensed to CNH Industrial N.V., its subsidiaries or affiliates.

USED EQUIPMENT www.agdealer.com/raymorenh 2009 New Holland 94C-40FT

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

COMBINES

2015 NH CX8090 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $445,000 2014 NH CX8090 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $355,000 2013 NH CX8080 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $344,000 2013 NH CX8090 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $315,000 2001 JD 9650STS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $55,000 1998 NH TR98 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $29,000 1990 NH TR86 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,000

COMBINE HEADS

2009 NH BR7090 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $27,000 2008 NH BR7090 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11,900 2007 NH BR780A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13,900 2007 NH BR780A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,000 802779

804835

SPRAYERS

2012 NH SP.240F XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $259,000 1994 WM 765HT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$19,000 1993 SCOUP 3630 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $23,500 2014 JD 4830 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $269,000 1990 FC SYS 62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,200

WINDROWERS

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

2014 Versatile 450DT

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

$259,000 2012 New Holland SP.240F XP

4WD, 1050hrs, 275HP, 275HP, 1000 GALLON POLY TANK, 100/60FT 5 SECTION 20IN, 3-WAY BODIES, FM1000

$89,000 $175,000 MISC.

ATV 2009 CK 3100S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,250 Utility Vehicle 2010 NH 115 rustler . . . . $8,500 Tires 2012 GDYR 380/90R46 . . . . . . . . . . . $Call Track Loader 2013 CA TV380 . . . . . . . . $60,000 Mower Conditioner 2014 NH H7150 $38,900 Mower Conditioner 2013 NH H7460 $39,286 Mower Conditioner 2011 NH H7460 $25,900 Mower/Zero Turn 2012 CK RZT 54 KW $3,650 Deep Tillage 1984 MR CP750 . . . . . . . . .$16,000 Forklift 2006 JC 940 RTFL . . . . . . . . . . $40,000 Forklift 2004 SX SD 80 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $64,000 Grain Auger 2011 FK 10x70TMMR . . . . . .$10,000 Grain Auger 2011 FK TMR10x70 . . . . . . . $9,500 Grain Auger 2014 MERID HD10-53 . . . . .$15,500 Harrow Heavy 2014 BO 7200-84 . . . . . $45,900 Harrow Heavy 2013 BO 6000-90 . . . . . $35,900 Harrow Heavy 2014 MR Field Pro-70 $41,900 Harrow Packer 1998 MR Rangler II . . . .$12,500 805424

808504

807147

2016 Farma SOFTER 26 Disc

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

$120,000 2012 John Deere A400-30FT

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

$89,000

805817

TRACTORS

805423

$274,000 2015 John Deere 1870-56FT-12IN

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

2008 NH 94C-36FT CR/CX . . . . . . . . . . $39,000 2003 JD 936 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $29,900 2000 CIH 1042-36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24,200

2011 New Holland T8.275

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

$459,000

TBH Air Cart, Excellent cond.,

2016 MB FD75-35FT CNH . . . . . . . . . . . . $92,000 2016 MB FD75-35FT CNH . . . . . . . . . . . . $92,000 2016 MB FD75-35FT CNH . . . . . . . . . . . . $92,000 2015 NH 840CD-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75,000 2015 NH 840CD-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75,000 2015 MB D65-35FT CNH . . . . . . . . . . . . . $73,000 2015 MB D65-35FT CNH . . . . . . . . . . . . . $63,500 2015 MB D65-35FT CNH . . . . . . . . . . . . . $73,000 2015 MB D65-35FT CNH . . . . . . . . . . . . . $73,000 2013 NH 840CD-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $67,000 2013 NH 840CD-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $67,000 2010 NH 94C-42FT CR/CX . . . . . . . . . . . $65,000 2009 JD 635F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $32,000 2009 NH 94C-42FT CR/CX . . . . . . . . . . $50,000

ROUND BALERS

$475,000 2015 Versatile 500DT

2011 New Holland P1060

$409,000

2015 JD 1910 TBT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $139,000 2012 JD 1870-56FT-12IN . . . . . . . . . . . . $135,000 2012 SEMST 8012 CT TXB w/300 Onboard tank and JD1910 . . . $295,000 2012 MR 8650 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $105,000 2011 MR 8370 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $66,429 2011 NH P1060-TBH-MEC . . . . . . . . . . . . $59,000 2010 JD 1910 TBH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $55,000 2009 NH P2070 70FT X 12IN . . . . . . . . . $65,000 2009 SEMST 5012 TXB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $88,000 2005 MR MAX II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $72,500 2003 SEMST 5440 TBH . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$41,000 2002 MR MAXIM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$19,000 1998 JD 1900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13,900 1996 CC AT-4010-5 PLX . . . . . . . . . . . . . $45,900 1984 BO 28-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,500

35FT, TRANSPORT, GUAGE WHEELS, AHHC, X-AUGER 781371

$59,000

2008 New Holland BR7090

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

SEEDING

2015 New Holland 840CD-35FT

920hrs, 449HP, 520 DUALS, CAST, Y&M, SPREADERS, HIDS, 790CP-15FT

770207

770206

$14,900

737592

26FT, 22” NOTCHED DISCS, ROLLING BASKETS

2013 New Holland CX8090

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

2014 Versatile 500DT

Tractor, 15hrs, 500HP, 30” TRACKS, PS, 110GPM 6 REMOTES, PTO, HID, GPS 810323

$133,000

NH Opener, Double Shoot, Floatation Tires

$269,000

2009 New Holland P2070 - 70’

736273

$321,000

733839

$54,900

677932

$65,000

618931

2014 Elmers Haulmaster 1600

1600BU, TRACKS, TARP, PIVOTING AUGER, BLUE, SCALES

2014 John Deere 4830

Sprayer, 4WD, 1510hrs, 100FT, 1000GAL SS, SF3000, TRACTION CONTROL, PIN POINT, 2630

Highway #2 South

Highway #6 North

Highway #10 East

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