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Lack of meal capacity could be costing canola growers One global analyst says meal sales are being lost, but the domestic industry says so far the system has kept up

BY ALLAN DAWSON Co-operator staff / Brandon

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arbon pricing is coming, but Manitoba producers are still trying to suss out exactly what that will mean for their farms.

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nsufficient export capacity is costing wester n Canadian canola growers money in lost canola meal sales and farmers should be complaining loudly, says Thomas Mielke.

Meilke is executive director of the widely read food oil publication Oil World, based in Hamburg, Germany.

“You could do more, but the logistics are not in place,” Mielke said here at Ag Days Jan. 17. “And I sometimes ask myself, “Why are the Canadian farmers so quiet?’ You should scream and you should push...

“There is demand in Asia and China and other countries — they need canola meal.

“Canadian exporters don’t sell more at the moment because they cannot get the freight and they cannot get the space.

“And you (farmers) are losing money. Don’t you realize that?”

It’s not quite that dire, says Chris Vervaet, executive director of the Canadian Oilseed Processors Association (COPA), which represents Canada’s canola- and soybeancrushing companies.

Space is at premium at the Port of Vancouver and expensive. PHOTO: ALLAN DAWSON

“His (Mielke’s) comments... are probably a little bit overstated with regards to capacity issues on the oil and meal side,” Vervaet said in an interview Jan. 25. “But I will say... we have some concerns as an industry that there is a lack of dedicated capacity to move meal pellets offshore.

“I won’t say that it has neces-

sarily resulted in any lost sales in the recent past, or even going forward, in the next little while.

But it certainly is on our radar that there isn’t enough dedicated capacity to f.o.b. meal in Vancouver for the purposes of shipping offshore, primarily into Asian markets.”

Traditionally most Canadian canola meal, fed to livestock

as a protein supplement, is exported directly by rail to customers in the United States. In calendar year 2015 the U.S. imported 3.6 million tonnes of Canadian canola meal, according to Statistics Canada, accounting for 95 per cent of the almost 3.8 million tonnes exported.

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NDSU scientists study distillers grains as fertilizer

BSE suit nears trial Ten years later an $8-billion lawsuit could soon be in court

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Wet distillers grains and condensed distillers solubles increased corn and spring wheat yields STAFF

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CROPS Cover crops in Manitoba Our season is short, but they just might work here

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istillers grains could be a source of fertilizer for some crops, according to research at North Dakota State University’s Carrington Research Extension Center.

Wet distillers grains and condensed distillers solubles (sometimes referred to as “syrup”) are organic byproducts of ethanol production from corn.

Scientists at the Carrington centre have been testing whether wet distillers grains and condensed distillers solubles are a viable source of phosphorus for corn and spring wheat crops. They applied those byproducts, as well as triple superphosphate, a fertilizer with a high phosphorus content, at various levels.

They found corn yield in 2016 increased by about four bushels per acre when phosphorus (P2O5) was applied at the rate of 40 pounds per acre.

Wheat yield increased by two bushels per acre when phosphorus was applied at the rate of 40 pounds per acre and by five bushels when phosphorus was applied at the rate of 80 pounds per acre.

In 2016, corn yields were significantly higher from applications of wet distillers grains than the other phosphorus sources, but in 2015, condensed distillers solubles produced much higher yields.

Wheat yield also increased significantly with wet distillers grains applications, compared with triple superphosphate, and applications of condensed distillers solubles produced

Szilvia Yuja, a research specialist at the Carrington Research Extension Center, applies wet distillers grains as part of a study on the use of distillers grains as a source of fertilizer. PHOTO: NDSU

higher yields than triple superphosphate but not as high as wet distillers grains.

“These results indicate that there are nutrient benefits to crops from using distillers grains as sources of crop nutrients,” says Carrington centre soil scientist Jasper Teboh, who is involved in this research.

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Gay Lea opens doors to Manitoba producers Manitoba producer named to Gay Lea Foods board as co-operative expands into Manitoba

BY SHANNON VANRAES Co-operator staff

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anitoba dairy farmers are now able to join the Ontario-based Gay Lea Foods Co-operative.

The decision was formally made at the co-op’s annual general meeting in Mississauga last week, but has been expected since Gay Lea Foods announced it was partnering with Vitalus Nutrition to expand milk-processing capacity in Manitoba last October. A refurbishment of an egg-processing facility in Winnipeg’s Fort Garry Industrial Park is currently underway, with the plant’s existing egg dryer being retrofitted for milk.

“We are excited to have the full support of delegates to extend the membership opportunity to bovine dairy farmers in Manitoba,” said Steve Dolson, chairman of Gay Lea Foods. “As we expand into Manitoba... we welcome our fellow dairy farmers in Manitoba the same opportunity to be member owners.”

David Wiens, chairman of Dairy Farmers of Manitoba, also welcomed the news, adding producers have long expressed interest in having the option of joining a co-operative.

“Our producers are actually quite keen on it,” he said. “It’s been a number of years since we’ve had a dairy co-operative in the province and from time to time we’ve had producers in the province raise the possibility of establishing one, but just setting up a co-operative can be pretty difficult... it’s more than just processing milk, it’s also marketing and being successful at it.”

The co-operative has also named its first Manitoba director, Meredith MillerDelichte, who operates Delichte Farms near St. Alphonse along with her husband Henry, to its board. “ When the V italus/ Gay Lea joint venture was announced last year, my husband Henry and I were excited to learn more about the potential impact it could have on our farm, and on all dairy farms in Manitoba,” Miller-Delichte said.

Gay Lea representatives and Miller-Delichte will be travelling across the province in the coming months to speak to dairy producers about the co-operative and the membership process.

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Municipalities want action on night hunting Landowners say night hunting has become a dangerous and growing problem in rural Manitoba

BY LORRAINE STEVENSON Co-operator staff

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small delegation of western Manitoba municipal leaders returned from a meeting in Winnipeg last week saying the province needs to fast track the consultations it promises to hold on night hunting.

A six-member group of western leaders met with Sustainable Development Minister Cathy Cox and staff January 24.

They were disappointed to hear only that the province is organizing these discussions to search for a solution, said Scott Phillips, a councillor in the RM of Sifton.

The minister also did not say that the province will outrightly ban night hunting. A Supreme Court of Canada ruling allows indigenous hunters to hunt at night.

Phillips said leaders are frustrated that these discussions aren’t further along already.

“They’re dragging their heels.

They keep telling us it’s on the top of their list. Then do it,” he said.

“We didn’t get the feeling that they’ve put pen to paper yet or that they’ve even contacted these groups.”

Archie McPherson, reeve of the RM of Pipestone, said he agrees these meetings must take place, but also said he thinks the province isn’t acting quickly enough to get them going.

“Everyone should be consulted, but time is of the essence,” he said. “We were calling for this a year ago.”

The public remains at risk and big game populations will continue to decline in their area the longer this takes, he said.

“If the hunting practices continue as they are there aren’t going to be any moose left in the southwest area,” he said.

McPherson said western leaders will wait to see what happens next, but if this drags on they may seek legal advice about drafting

Western Manitoba municipal leaders are calling for action on the night hunting issue. PHOTO: CREATIVE COMMONS/LOVESCATZ

a bylaw banning night hunting in southwestern Manitoba themselves.

“We’re going to hope that the province would take the necessary steps in the meantime to avoid us having to do that,” he said.

Municipal leaders have asked the province to make it illegal for all hunters to shoot at night, restrict hunting of moose in southwestern Manitoba for five years so populations can rebound, and make hunter education available in public school curriculums.

The matter of shooting at night was in the news again last week after a Rivers-area farmer reported discovering one of their pregnant cows dead from a bullet hole through her eye. The carcass wasn’t cold when found that afternoon leading the family to believe it had been shot sometime that morning while the region was covered in thick fog. Images of the dead animal were widely circulated on social media.

The province released statis-

“They’re dragging their heels.”

Scott Phillips

tics last month of receiving 245 reports of night hunting or dangerous hunting in 2016, and an additional 164 reports of hunting on private land without permission. There were an additional nine reports of hunting in a conservation closure area.

Minister Cox said the government is taking the issue seriously and cited how steppedup enforcement activities by Conservation last year resulted in 44 charges of night hunting and five for dangerous hunting laid. In 2015 there were 25 night hunting charges laid.

In addition, vehicle seizures increased from five in 2015 to 14 in 2016, plus a variety of firearms, including high-powered rifles and shotguns, were seized in the course of officers laying charges.

An enforcement blitz by conservation officers last October in eastern Manitoba resulted in charges being laid against eight hunters as well as the seizure of four vehicles, multiple weapons and various hunting equipment.

The minister said a public awareness campaign will be launched in the first quarter of 2017 and stepped-up enforcement efforts will continue throughout 2017.

Cox was given a mandate last spring to “curtail unsustainable and unsafe hunting practices such as night hunting.”

She told reporters last week that the Manitoba government is in the process of organizing the consultations.

“We look forward to meeting with leaders in the coming months to hear all sides of the issue and work toward a solution based on the safety of all Manitobans and the sustainability of our wildlife populations,” she said. lorraine@fbcpublishing.com

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OPINION/EDITORIAL

Beggar thy neighbour

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he early days of the carnival ride that is the Trump presidency have already exceeded even the most jaded expectations.

In less than two weeks, he’s unleashed a flurry of executive orders, memorandums and proclamations that have ranged from the mundane to the downright terrifying.

From pulling the U.S. out of the TransPacific Partnership to banning immigraGord Gilmour tion from seven majority-Muslim nations, Editor he has moved more swiftly than even his harshest critics imagined.

While most politicians tend to apply the worst medicine early in their mandate, President Trump has doubled down.

Dilbert cartoonist turned political pundit Scott Adams, who was among the first to predict Trump’s outsider victory, has suggested on his blog that it’s all part of a strategy.

Adams calls what’s happening “outrage dilution” and suggests the shock-and-awe method will prevent opposition from truly coalescing because nobody can decide just which fresh outrage to march against.

The jury is still out on this, but one thing is certain: it’s caused a fresh round of “Trump is Hitler” speculation.

There’s no denying he’s not a nice man. From all appearances he’s a megalomaniac blowhard, and possibly a clinical narcissist. A slew of news articles in recent days has featured psychologists making these and similar remote mental health diagnoses.

Trump isn’t the first politician to love the sound of his own voice, or think he’s the smartest one in the room. Sometimes they even appear in places other than the U.S., such as on this side of the border.

Some are comparing Trump to Hitler, but I think the real danger flies under the radar. It’s more likely that the closest historical parallel is that Trump will actually be the 21st century’s Herbert Hoover.

That’s perhaps an unfair comparison to make, linking the sober and serious 31st president of the United States to the intemperate and mercurial 45th president, but both assumed the presidency at a time when that nation faced serious economic challenges. In Hoover’s case it was the bust that followed the Roaring ’20s, and in Trump’s case it’s the aftermath of the global financial crisis and the inequalities that a generation of liberalized trade has failed to address.

The 1929 stock market crash, and ensuing Great Depression, began just eight months into Hoover’s only term in office. He responded with a public works program of major construction projects, such as the Hoover Dam, and calls for industry to keep employee wages at pre-Depression levels.

And while he himself was extremely reluctant to sign off on the policy, his administration also saw the imposition of the Smoot-Hawley Tariff of 1930.

Now almost forgotten, this act of Congress was signed into law June 17, 1930, increasing import tariffs on some 20,000 products to levels not seen in a century. This was followed quickly by retaliatory tariffs by U.S. trading partners. The effect was crippling, with even the most conservative estimates saying the move reduced U.S. imports and exports by more than half during the Great Depression.

In economic terms, this is known as a beggar-thy-neighbour policy, and is defined as one country seeking to allay its economic problems with means that worsen the economic conditions of other countries. Ultimately experience would suggest that the country imposing the sanctions suffers almost as much in the end.

So far, all signs point to Trump taking very similar actions, which could have dire consequences for both the U.S. and its trading partners, including its biggest, Canada.

He’s already used the bully pulpit of the presidency to shame automakers into mothballing expansion plans in Mexico. At the same time, he has signalled that a border tax could well apply to Canada’s auto exports to the U.S., placing the long-standing free trade model for this sector in jeopardy.

Signed into law in January of 1965 by then prime minister Lester B. Pearson and then president Lyndon Johnson, the Auto Pact was actually the foundation of the first Canada-U.S. free trade agreement.

For a trading nation like Canada, any move away from trade is troubling, and nowhere more so than in the agriculture sector, where exports are the order of the day.

At the top of the sector’s worry list these days are the reinstitution of country-of-origin labelling for meat, the fate of the supply-managed commodities and just what a turn away from globalized trade in the U.S. and Britain through the Brexit vote may mean.

Unlike Hoover, Trump is a formidable advocate for such measures. That’s worrisome and adds to the air of concern and uncertainty. Nobody knows just how the next few years will play out.

One can only hope there might be a modern Roosevelt waiting in the wings. gord.gilmour@fbcpublishing.com

Choice of voice needed for Manitoba

BY IAN ROBSON AND DEAN HARDER NFU Region 5

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rovincial Minister of Agriculture Ralph Eichler plans to improve the efficiency of the checkoff system that currently funds Keystone Agriculture Producers, reducing red tape.

Agriculture is a complex industry with many issues and different viewpoints to consider. A system like we have now supports just one organization’s perspectives, limits the public debate and reduces the range of input farmers can offer.

Manitoba would benefit from having a system that instead allows farmers to choose which general farm organization (GFO) to support with their checkoff dollars.

Manitoba has two: The National Farmers Union Region 5 (Manitoba) (NFU-MB) since 1969 and Keystone Agriculture Producers (KAP) since 1984. Currently KAP is the group legislated to receive checkoff funds because the Agriculture Producers Funding Act of Manitoba states: “Only one qualified organization may be certified...”

NFU-MB, funded by voluntary farmer memberships, is an important voice advocating for Manitoba farmers and the viability of family farming in Canada. Like many farmers, we believe that more choice will lead to better results when it comes to policy analysis, making recommendations and representing farmers.

We are calling upon Minister Eichler to not only review the efficiency of the current model, but to also consider other options so that farmers are offered a choice of voice as to which organization they will support with their checkoff dollars.

We agree Manitoba’s current model is cumbersome and inefficient. We also see that it is not free of corporate influence. It is not designed to

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represent the diversity of Manitoba’s farmers as it is limited to those who deliver grain to elevators. There are many farmers who do not but are affected by agriculture policies. In addition, the elevators and farmers have to deal with a lot of paperwork.

All these inefficiencies detract from the important business of representing farmers. Yet the biggest cost is the current funding model’s lack of support for a diversity of farm voices. There is no choice of voice.

In contrast, other provinces recognize farmer diversity under their stable funding legislation, allowing farmers to choose among two or more GFOs through a farm registration model.

The Ontario model collects membership fees from farmers and distributes the funds to the GFOs according to the farmer’s choice, all at a very low cost. In September 2013, Ontario’s Ministry of Agriculture and Food examined their model. It concluded that offering stable funding to multiple GFOs was necessary because it offers “the democratic freedom of farmers to choose the voice that best represents their interests,” and stated that the “practice increases transparency, improves the quality of policy decisions and contributes to public acceptance of the decisions that are implemented.”

The NFU-MB urges Manitoba to follow the example of Ontario in funding a minimum of two GFOs. In public discussions of policy, it is very important to have a diversity of voices participate.

Should this extend to agriculture in Manitoba as well?

Ian Robson farms near Deleau, Man. and is the NFU Region 5 (Manitoba) regional co-ordinator. Dean Harder farms near Lowe Farm, Man. Robson and Harder both serve on the NFU national board. For more information about the NFU, see www.nfu.ca.

February 1925

ool members who wanted power on their farms in 1925 could get a $100 discount on the Lalley Light and Power unit advertised in the February 1925 issue of The Scoop Shovel.

The eighth issue of the publication representing Manitoba cooperatives said that in addition to 9,230 farmers who had committed all their wheat to a marketing pool, there were 2,195 members in Manitoba Co-operative Dairies, 6,500 in the Cattle Pool, 3,000 in the co-op poultry-marketing association and 300 in the wool growers’ pool.

After the success in signing so many Prairie farmers to commit all their wheat to a five-year marketing pool, the issue reported that Saskatchewan Wheat Pool had incorporated an elevator company with capital of $100,000, and that Manitoba Pool’s solicitor had also been instructed to take steps to incorporate an elevator company.

A report from Manitoba Co-operative Dairies reported progress on the quality of butter for the British market — seven carloads had been shipped in 1924.

“If we… can keep on producing an article equal to New Zealand’s best, we will soon be enjoying a premium that the New Zealand farmer now enjoys in the British market.”

The premium for Danish and N.Z. butter in Britain was reported at two to 15 cents a pound.

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COMMENT/FEEDBACK

NAFTA: The art of the trade deal The U.S. may be targeting Mexico, but Canada could be collateral damage in this fight

BY SYLVAIN CHARLEBOIS Dalhousie University

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o the Trans-Pacific Partnership is officially dead, but the deal had already been on life support for quite some time. As America was embracing a new era of economic nationalism, even Hillary Clinton vowed during her campaign to kill the deal.

No big loss for Canada, since there is no deal, but certainly a missed opportunity for Canadian agriculture, mostly for our cattle, hog, maple syrup and other industries.

Now, all eyes are focused on NAFTA. As Washington rethinks its economic relationship with Mexico, Canada hopes not to become collateral damage, particularly in agriculture.

But first, let’s just assume the Trump administration cares about Canada, just for a second. Agri-food trade between the two countries is almost at $50 billion a year. Many food ingredients and finished food products are traded daily across the border.

As an example, any hamburger sold in North America can be used as a symbol to show how integrated both agricultural economies are. Saskatchewan wheat to make the bun is processed in the United States, Alberta beef again processed in the U.S., B.C. mushrooms, and California tomatoes — the mix is astounding. This is the reality Washington is likely aware of already.

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CGC surpluses must be addressed I am writing to comment on a Jan. 5 article by Allan Dawson regarding the Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) surplus.

Higher-than-anticipated grain exports have resulted in an unintended surplus of $91 million in CGC accounts through 2015-16. By March 31, 2017, it is anticipated that the CGC will have accumulated a surplus of nearly $120 million. Grain producers of Western Canada will have contributed approximately $50 million per year to fund the CGC and paid a surplus amount of another $120 million.

Remi Gosselin says the CGC will consult with the grain industry this winter. Why are consultations on fees necessary? The CGC sets its budget for the coming year and export fees should be established, based on realistic projected grain export volumes, to cover the budgeted requirement for funds. The CGC then tells the

As NAFTA talks loom, stakes are now much higher for Canada and its selfie-prone diplomacy may no longer be appropriate or effective. Thankfully, Ottawa is starting to show signs it wants to play nice with Washington.

days before inauguration. This could be indicative of how unimportant agriculture and food policies are to Trump. Nevertheless, his pick was former Georgia governor Sonny Perdue.

A veterinarian by profession, he was once a Democrat who converted to the Republican Party before becoming governor. He understands the cattle industry quite well and is a clear supporter of Trump’s anti-immigration policy.

As Perdue is a former business person in the fertilizer industry, it’s hard to see how his vision for American agriculture could hurt Canada, no matter what happens with NAFTA, but anything is possible. The silliness of the country-oforigin labelling rule, known as COOL, haunted our livestock industry a few years ago. COOL is consistent with Trump’s America-first approach, so it could potentially return.

In Canada, Chrystia Freeland’s appointment as minister of international affairs spoke to her ability as a good communicator and an astute politician. But given what happened with the most recent CETA talks, her negotiating skills remain unproven, at

industry what the fees will be. There is no negotiation.

When the CGC was directed to become mainly self-sufficient, the intention was to cover annual operating costs, not to build a surplus. A positive course of action for the CGC and the federal minister would be to implement a process to change the regulations to provide for an annual review of actual results versus budget projections, resulting in an annual adjustment to export fees as required.

Let’s change the regulations to deal with the new reality of CGC funding.

Mr. Gosselin further states, “the surplus will be used in a manner that advances the interests of the grain sector as a whole.” To even consider that the unintended CGC surplus will not be returned to the grain producers who paid it is unacceptable.

The CGC got the grain export projection wrong, resulting in the huge surplus. The CGC has no right to spend the surplus. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Minister Lawrence MacAulay’s official says the minister “looks forward to sitting down with the new commissioners and exploring options related to user fees.”

In my opinion, there are no options. Export fees should be set at a level required to fund a responsible CGC budget. Any surplus or deficit should be dealt with on an annual basis.

Minister MacAulay should lead on this matter and act as quickly as possible to correct a flawed CGC revenue stream, which is based on outdated projections and regulations that are costing his constituents, the grain producers of Western Canada, millions of dollars.

Bill Wilton Winnipeg, Man.

best. And while Ottawa was appointing a person banned from Russia, Washington was endorsing Rex Tillerson as secretary of state, who is a friend of Russia and an astute business person.

Not clear how the Americans took the news, but chances are the appointment barely caught Washington’s attention. And that’s a problem. If we add our government’s stance on immigration, marijuana, and climate change, tensions could mount quickly between Ottawa and Washington, which in turn would not go unnoticed by many. Given that most of its wealth comes from trade with the United States, Canada must find ways to be more relevant to Americans.

While America is trying to get a better read of what could happen with a free world that is led by Trump, Ottawa is getting busy. The recent cabinet meetings with Trump’s son-in-law were as intriguing as they were strategic, as the Canadian government recognizes the need to change its tune, and fast.

One recent move by Ottawa, which went almost unnoticed due to the hoopla going on in Washington, was

the repeal or amendment of almost 200 different tariffs on food ingredients being imported from the United States. The list includes several fruits and vegetables, cereals and grains, spices, fats and oils, food preparations and chocolate products. All are now duty free. This equates to about $48 million worth of tariffs, a significant amount for our food industry. The list, however, did not include any ingredients affecting our highly protectionist supply management regime in the dairy, egg and poultry sectors. This could be more ammunition for U.S.based dairy groups requesting the end of our quota system and high tariffs on imports.

The good news is that it will cost less for processors to buy from suppliers from the United States. It won’t do much to bring down Canadian food retail prices, but it will certainly help our food-manufacturing sector, which desperately needs this. Most important though, this decision sends a clear signal to Washington that Canada wants to buy American — Ottawa’s most important trading position right now.

Ottawa is starting to make interesting decisions which should set up our country well for the upcoming NAFTA talks.

In the end, Washington needs to give some sign that it cares about Canada’s economic role and sees it as a key trading partner. This has yet to happen.

Sylvain Charlebois is dean of the faculty of management and professor in food distribution and policy at Dalhousie University.

Food production for and by consumers A strong consumer connection can let a small farm be a big economic success

BY PAUL BOOTSMA CFFO

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echnology has significantly changed agriculture, reducing the amount of labour required to produce food.

As a result there are larger farms with more acres and many more animals per farmer. This means a small percentage of farmers produce a large percentage of the total.

However, this does not mean that big is the only way to success. There is room for all sizes of farms. Building a strong relationship with the consumer is today’s challenge for farmers.

Many people are taking advantage of today’s communication capabilities to find other sources for food.

Consumers in the last decade have become more concerned about how and where the food they eat is produced, what types of food they eat and the impacts it has on health.

Consumers are paying more attention to the food they consume. Locally sourced food is also important to many customers.

At the 2016 CFFO Convention we invited four producers who have forged their own way of success with unique production methods. Size was not what led to success, but rather producing a specific product and finding a niche market for it. For example, one was able to earn a comfortable living from his pastured pork oper-

ation of only 20 sows. We have seen more examples of those who have established their success on remaining small and focusing on quality and customer relations instead.

Urbanites have become more interested in growing food as well, and so we see more community and backyard gardens. Some cities allow backyard chickens for eggs which also allows people to personally participate in the production of the food they eat.

Take for example the city of Detroit, where abandoned homes have been removed and now there are gardens growing where once houses stood.

This food production is done by local people and will be consumed by local residents. This is a simple example of how areas that once produced nothing now provide healthy food for local people.

Projects like these help food production because the consumers learn what it takes to produce food and the value of having local fresh food.

Education especially by practical learning is great for the food industry.

A well-educated customer is a better customer. Whether large or small, today’s farmers will need to build relationships with both their neighbours and customers so that consumers have trust in the production of the food they eat, regardless who produces it.

Paul Bootsma is the Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario field service manager.

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FROM PAGE ONE KAP Continued from page 1

meeting in Winnipeg last week, three resolutions were put forward on the issue, including one asking for clarification on the organization’s position on the carbon pricing. That resolution — which asked that KAP develop an easy-to-interpret awareness campaign spelling out the direct and indirect costs of carbon pricing — was adopted with near unanimous support.

“There seems to be challenges understanding where KAP’s position truly is,” said Simon Ellis who introduced the motion. “And there seems to be a lot of rhetoric around who said what and where everybody sits, so this is to hopefully clarify that and make it crystal clear.”

But other resolutions regarding carbon pricing were greeted less favourably, including one that asked KAP to lobby the Manitoba government to “treat the carbon tax as a true transparent tax that is fully refundable perpetually, annually, and voluntary basis.”

Moved by Gerry Demare, the resolution also asked that agricultural best management practices be funded with public tax dollars. He went on to say that the “resolution protects the interests of young and beginning farmers, small farms and large farmers alike.”

However, it was young and aspiring farmers who spoke out against the resolution.

“What kind of message is that sending to the general public? Are we being accountable by opting out?” asked Jake Ayre, an agriculture student at the University of Manitoba. He added that if producers aren’t at the table in good faith as carbon pricing is introduced, government will be less inclined to listen to and work with farmers in the future.

After speaking with her classmates, Bailey Sigvaldason said the consensus was that the resolution put producers’ social licence at risk.

“We agree that this is also sending a message that we aren’t accountable for our own choices that we make on our farms,” she said. “We want to send a message to the public that we want to be part of the conversation, we want to be part of moving forward and helping our environment, and making them pay to help us doesn’t send the message we want to help ourselves.”

Rob Brunel said recognizing the cost of carbon pricing by offering incentives for producers to sequester carbon or invest in advanced technology makes sense, but couldn’t see that anyone would choose to participate in a voluntary tax.

“Where you lost me is on the fully refundable, perpetually, annually and voluntary basis, and I think that’s where this gets a little hokey, let’s face it,” he said.

Ultimately, no one defended the resolution except for Demare and it was referred to committee.

“We got to talk about it, as an industry and as a province, so democracy ruled at the end of the day. We ended up sending it to committee, we didn’t turf it, and it’s still open for discus-

canola Continued from page 1

Simon Ellis speaks at KAP’s AGM. Photos: Shannon VanRaes

Carter McKinney speaks at KAP’s AGM.

Dan Mazier speaks at KAP’s AGM.

“With young farmers we have little to no equity in our farming operations… so things like this carbon pricing could really affect our ability and our entrance into the industry.”

Carter McKinney

sion — that’s a good thing,” said KAP president Dan Mazier, emphasizing the organization’s policy on carbon pricing is open to debate and change.

Currently, KAP’s policy on carbon pricing includes lobbying the provincial government to exempt all on-farm emissions from its yet-to-be-announced carbon pricing plan, while also asking it to reinvest revenue generated by agriculture back into the industry.

The provincial government has previously indicated it will outline a “made-in-Manitoba” plan to reduce emissions in the first quarter of this year.

Few details of what that plan might look like have been released, but Premier Brian Pallister has ruled out a cap-andtrade system in the past and KAP has met with government representatives to discuss carbon pricing.

Provinces must design and implement their own plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions or they will have one imposed on them by Ottawa, beginning with a carbon price of $10 per tonne in 2018. Having ratified the Paris agree-

Bailey Sigvaldason speaks at KAP’s AGM.

ment on climate change, along with China, the U.S., India, the European Union and others, Canada has agreed to cut its emissions by 30 per cent from 2005 levels by 2030.

The final resolution regarding carbon pricing adopted at the AGM was written by University of Manitoba students and asked the general farm organization to “lobby the Government of Canada and the Government of Manitoba to reinvest all revenue collected through carbon taxes on agricultural inputs and transportation back into primary agriculture.”

Carter McKinney said that as a young farmer, he is concerned about the impact carbon pricing will have on his future.

“With young farmers we have little to no equity in our farming operations... so things like this carbon pricing could really affect our ability and our entrance into the industry,” he said. “We want to make sure we get ahead of carbon pricing before it started adding up.” shannon.vanraes@fbcpublishing.com

In the first 11 months of 2016 the U.S. imported 3.2 million tonnes of Canadian canola meal, but during the same period China imported more than 597,000 tonnes, compared to none in 2015.

“We are seeing quite a bit of meal move through Vancouver with the destination ultimately being China,” Vervaet said. “We have seen a real spike in our meal exports offshore this year.”

The U.S. is, and will remain, a very important market, he added.

Between the start of the current crop year Aug. 1, 2016 and the end of November 2016, China imported more than 277,000 tonnes of Canadian canola meal versus 320,000 in total during the 2015-16 crop year that ended July 31, 2016.

Speaking to reporters later, Mielke said a lack of export Canadian capacity is not new — an allusion to the grainshipping backlog that developed in the 2013-14 crop year. That prompted the federal government to set grain movement minimums the railways had to haul or face fines.

Mielke also said while the Port of Vancouver is adding export capacity, it’s too slow.

“Farmers are reacting to the price signals in the world market by expanding production,” he said. “It is important that the infrastructure develops in the same way.”

Mielke said part of the problem is red tape slows the building process.

A couple of companies in Vancouver, not owned by COPA members, store and load meal for export, but more capacity is needed, Vervaet said. It isn’t clear who should build it.

“The capacity issue on meal is something that has been identified broadly by my members, but what to do about it and who should do something about it, I am not privy to that information,” Vervaet said.

Building in Vancouver is slow because land is scarce and expensive, he said. Investors want assured returns.

“It is not an easy undertaking,” he said. “It takes many, many years. There are environmental reviews that are required to build these type of facilities in the greater Vancouver area.”

Mielke said Canada, which is the world’s biggest canola exporter, needs more export capacity for raw canola.

“The world needs it,” he said. “The global outlook for rapeseed and canola is relatively tight for 2017-18. But you have to have the capacity to ship 12 million tonnes of canola, which you don’t have.”

Wade Sobkowich, executive director of the Western Grain Elevator Association (WGEA), disagrees, noting Richardson and other companies have expanded capacity at Vancouver and others are planning more.

Two grain industry officials, who asked not be named, said they believe the West Coast, which includes the Port of Prince Rupert, can export 12 million tonnes of canola.

“Canadian exporters don’t sell more at the moment because they cannot get the freight and they cannot get the space. And you (farmers) are losing money. Don’t you realize that?”

Thomas Mielke

According to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Canada exported 10.2 million tonnes of canola in 2015-16, most of it via the West Coast.

Sobkowich said this crop year he hasn’t heard from any of his members about lost canola sales due to capacity constraints.

Where there is a constraint it is rail transportation, Sobkowich added. This crop year the railways have been keeping up with grain company demand, but WGEA members worry when other rail traffic picks up, grain service will suffer, he said.

“Right now grain sales are driven by rail capacity and not sales capacity,” Sobkowich said. “We’re not missing sales now, but could we sell more if there were more cars?

Yes.” COPA has similar concerns, Vervaet said.

“We think to a large extent that is where there’s a gap in capacity, certainly on the service side from time to time,” he said. “Not to take anything away from what the railways’ performance has been of late.

But it is not always that consistent and that is a big issue for us.”

That’s why both the WGEA and COPA want the Canada Transportation Act amended so that when the railways fail to meet contractual commitments they are subject to financial penalties. The associations also want the definition of ‘adequate and suitable’ service under the act clarified and the extended interswitching limit implemented to encourage railway competition, made permanent.

The federal government has promised to introduce amendments to the act this spring. allan@fbcpublishing.com

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The Manitoba Co-operator | February 2, 2017

Farm building code streamlined The provincial government says the move is part of its red tape reduction initiative Co-operator contributor

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he Manitoba government has begun a new anti-red tape initiative by streamlining the provincial building code for farm structures.

The Manitoba Farm Building Code will be repealed and dovetailed into the Manitoba Building Code, with specific provisions for farm buildings.

It’s the first action in a government campaign to eliminate or simplify regulatory requirements that allegedly stifle economic growth and development.

Agriculture Minister Ralph Eichler announced the measure at the Keystone Agricultural Producers annual meeting last week.

The main beneficiary will be the province’s livestock industry, particularly the hog sector, which has long complained about burdensome regulations imposed on it by the former NDP government.

“They were simply adding paperwork and bureaucracy into a system that’s already overloaded with paperwork and bureaucracy,” said Mike Teillet, Manitoba Pork’s sustainable development manager.

The revised regulations will save producers money in building costs because less material and labour will be needed, Teillet said. Rough preliminary estimates suggest possible savings of two to three per cent on a $2-million hog barn.

However, the new code may increase tension between producers who feel their industry is overregulated and others who think it isn’t regulated enough.

“It looks like it’s more positive for reducing red tape but I think it’s at the expense of safety for the animals that are in these barn settings,” said Aileen White, deputy CEO of the Winnipeg Humane Society.

Teillet said the main problem with the current farm building code, which took effect in 2010, is that it was designed for light industrial buildings and isn’t suitable on farms.

The code applies to buildings over 600 square metres (around 6,500 square feet), which includes most commercial livestock barns. Because the code is light industrial in scope, its requirements include fire stops on load-bearing walls and additional exits and entrances for workers. Both are now eliminated or scaled back.

White expressed concern that fewer fire stops will increase the risk to animals inside the barns when fires break out. Manitoba has seen a number of horrific hog barn fires over the years in which thousands of animals die in rapidly spreading fires.

But Teillet said most hog barns have only a few employees inside at any time, so additional exits are unnecessary. He also said extra fire stops do not control a blaze once it spreads.

“Unless you have someone there to put the fire out, whether or not you have an additional fire stop over and above the ones that are already required anyway, it’s not likely to make much difference.”

Teillet said lessening exit requirements, which include the number of doors, their size and the way they swing, could save

as much as $20,000 per building. The elimination of drywall on load-bearing walls could save another $7,000 to $8,000.

Also gone is a requirement for a separate pond to supply water for firefighting, which could save between $8,000 and $12,000.

Teillet stressed these are very preliminary figures and haven’t been analyzed yet.

But perhaps the biggest benefit to producers is that the amended code is clearer and easier to follow than the present one, Teillet said. In the past, requirements weren’t always adequately spelled out and disputes sometimes arose between construction crews, engineers and building inspectors.

“We think that this will eliminate some of those issues because we understand the wording is a bit clearer and more appropriate to farm buildings,” Teillet said.

The revised building code suggests an improved relationship between Manitoba Pork and the

new Conservative government.

Relations between producers and the former NDP regime were frosty at best, especially after a province-wide environmental crackdown on hog barns which virtually shut down new construction.

Teillet said Manitoba Pork is getting signals there may be more changes on the way. One could be easing of a requirement to conduct soil tests before and after every manure application and filing results with Manitoba Sustainable Development. Teillet said some producers have to file more than 1,000 tests a year and then wait for someone from the province to get back to them. Manitoba Pork would like manure applicators to keep all test results and have them available for audit, just like income tax.

Teillet rejected suggestions the new requirements will result in less environmental oversight.

“We’re not talking about loosening up environmental regu-

“We’re not talking about loosening up environmental regulations.”

Mike Teillet Manitoba Pork

lations. We’re just talking about bureaucracy here.”

Eichler, interviewed after speaking to the KAP meeting, could not say when the building code changes will come into effect.

“You know, yesterday would have been good, but it’s going to take some time,” he said. “We are still in the process of reaching out to those various commodity groups in order to ensure that we do get it right. I’m hoping within a very short time, the next couple of months, if we can move that quickly.”

(With files from Shannon VanRaes)

Ralph Eichler, Manitoba’s agriculture minister, announced upcoming building standards for farm structures at the recent Keystone Agricultural Producers annual meeting.

PHOTO: SHANNON VANRAES

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The Manitoba Co-operator | February 2, 2017

Wheat growers repeats calls for CGC fee cut, refunds in wake of $106-million surplus But some say mailing cheques is impractical and logistically challenging so lowering fees is the best option

BY ALLAN DAWSON Co-operator staff

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he Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association thinks it’s time for the Canadian Grain Co m m i s s i o n to cut some cheques to farmers.

The WCWGA call comes because the CGC has, over the course of the past few years, accumulated a $106.3-million operating surplus, mainly through user fees on farmers.

But a CGC official says he isn’t sure the commission has the authority, and even if it did, it would be difficult.

“It would be logistically challenging to determine what amount of grain producers have delivered and was actually inspected by the grain commission (resulting in a CGC fee being collected),” Remi Gosselin, the CGC’s manager of corporate information services, said in an interview Jan. 27.

That’s because grain companies pay the CGC’s outward export inspection fees of $1.80 a tonne, not farmers. However, it’s assumed most of the cost is passed back to farmers when companies buy their grain.

There are several ways to get the surplus back to farmers, WCWGA executive director Robin Speer said Jan. 26 in an interview.

“The first step though, it is to definitely reduce fees right now.”

The WCWGA suspects the CGC’s large surplus contravenes the Users Fee Act, Speer said.

The act states an agency can only collect 10 per cent more than it needs to operate, he said.

The CGC’s surplus is due to a combination of higher user fees introduced Aug. 1, 2013 by the former Conservative government to make the CGC self-sufficient, and higher-than-expected western Canadian grain exports.

The CGC estimated it would inspect 23.3 million tonnes of export grain annually based on what it did between 1993-94 and 2009-10. But a record crop in 2013 was followed by three bumper crops, pushing exports much higher than forecast.

The CGC had a $32.9-million surplus as of June 20, 2013, Gosselin said. In 3-1/2 years another $73.4 million has been added. Since the CGC can’t run a budget deficit it needs a surplus of at least $35.6 million to cover possible income shortfalls following a crop failure, Gosselin said.

Despite complaints from farmers and grain companies, CGC user fees, on average, jumped 44 per cent at the start of the 2013-14 crop year. The outward inspection fee, which pays for the CGC’s ‘Certificate Final’ guaranteeing grades, tripled to $1.60 a tonne. It’s now $1.80 and is set to increase slightly Aug. 1 as part of a five-year fee schedule, which includes an annual inflation adjustment.

“It is farmers’ money.

It has got to go back to farmers.”

Robin Speer

Changing CGC’s fees takes several months, Gosselin said. First the CGC makes a recommendation to the minister of agriculture. If he or she accepts it, the proposal is published in the Canada Gazette and the public is invited to comment. The feedback is reviewed and if the government has changed its mind, the fees are changed through regulation.

But Speer believes the federal government can quickly change fees through an order-in-council.

Gosselin said he didn’t know if that was the case and federal officials didn’t respond by press time. However, a source familiar with the CGC, who asked not to be named, said Speer is right.

In the meantime, the CGC is about to start consultations on what fees should be for the next five years, beginning Aug. 1, 2018 and also what to do with the surplus, Gosselin said.

“We don’t think there should be a consultation with what to do with the money,” Speer said. “It is farmers’ money. It has got to go back to farmers.

“We don’t want a long drawnout consultation process for something so clearcut as immediately reducing fees.”

The current fees are costing an average farmer producing 5,500 tonnes of export grain $10,000, he said.

“It could go on a loan, or to buy equipment, or buy inputs for next year. $1.80 a tonne seems quite trivial, but $10,000 a farmer goes a long way.”

The Western Grain Elevators Association (WGEA), which represents the major grain companies, agrees CGC fees are too high, executive director Wade Sobkowich said in an interview.

But it’s impractical to mail a refund cheque to every farmer, he added. The simpler option is to reduce the surplus by cutting fees, he said.

Lower fees or even a “fee holiday,” is something the WCWGA would consider, Speer said. But it needs to happen quickly to prevent the surplus from getting even bigger, he said.

Speer also said the WCWGA is willing to discuss how much surplus the CGC needs. In 2015 then CGC commissioner Murdoch MacKay said the CGC needs around $60 million a year to operate.

A source familiar with the CGC said if it were allowed a line of revolving credit, as it once was, it wouldn’t need as much surplus. It could borrow money to make up shortfalls and then adjust fees as needed.

Meanwhile, the Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP) is

asking the CGC to investigate using the surplus money to fund a new producer protection program similar to one operating in Ontario (see sidebar).

“That is certainly one of the options we’d be willing to look at,” Gosselin said. “There are a number of options that we would consider.”

They include “reinvesting” in laboratories, grain quality research, redeveloping and enhancing analytical surveys and investing in ways to make grain grading more objective, he said.

The WCWGA issued a news release Jan. 3, 2017 asking for the CGC’s surplus to be refunded to farmers and fees reduced. It repeated its request in a Jan. 24 release. allan@fbcpublishing.com

A hefty surplus at the Canadian Grain Commission has some farmers calling for a refund. FILE PHOTO

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The Manitoba Co-operator | February 2, 2017

KAP calls for CGC surplus to fund producer insurance With the idea of returning the Canadian Grain Commission’s surplus to producers off the table, KAP members eye possibility of insurance program “My point bringing this forward, is that we wanted the opportunity for KAP to start working on and discussing this surplus.”

BY SHANNON VANRAES Co-operator staff

After much debate, Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP) will investigate the possibility of using the Canadian Grain Commission’s $100-million surplus to establish an insurance program for producers.

Members passed a resolution at the organization’s annual general meeting in Winnipeg last week, asking KAP to meet with the commission and examine the possibility of replacing the current bonding system with a new insurance program similar to one which currently exists in Ontario.

While frustration was expressed over how the commission’s massive cash reserve was accumulated, members acknowledged the administrative costs of returning money directly to producers would be cost prohibitive.

“It would be very difficult to refund any monies, because the Grain Commission has no records of which producers have contributed towards this surplus,” said one member speaking to the resolution.

Others echoed that sentiment and said that the current bonding system used by the commission is inadequate.

“An insurance program similar to Ontario was always on the table, but never accessible because the startup funds were not there,” said Rob Brunel, who seconded the resolution. “Although I don’t agree with how we achieved this fund, it is there and I think this is the perfect opportunity to finally fix this problem... so I would vote that we work on this and we bring everybody to the table to push this forward.”

Bill Campbell added that non-payment of even one truckload could be catastrophic for a farmer, especially if they have a high debt load.

“Dealing with high-value commodities, when the trucks are larger... you trust the salesman, but you actually have

Theresa Bergsma

Farmers Doug Chorney, Lonny McKague appointed to Canadian Grain Commission They start Feb. 13 along with new chief commissioner Patti Miller

BY ALLAN DAWSON Co-operator staff

no idea of the financial backing or the financial position of that particular company, and once that truck turns at the end of the lane, your liability goes up tremendously until that cheque is cleared,” he said. “And if I have one truckload that is not paid to me, that could make a difference of whether or not I farm the next year.”

But not everyone believed they should be on the hook if producers make potentially risky sales in pursuit of a high price and others felt the surplus should be used organically by the commission.

“Leave the money where it is and consume it for the purposes it was collected,” said Bill McVicar.

However, Theresa Bergsma of the Manitoba Corn Growers’ Association pointed out that the resolution’s purpose was to initiate a discussion, not pin KAP down to one particular outcome.

“My point bringing this forward, is that we wanted the opportunity for KAP to start working on and discussing this surplus,” she said. “Bonding is pretty cumbersome and costs the system an awful lot of money, it’s just not as visible. I think this type of system, if we model it on the Ontario model, at the end of the day may very well, as it does in Ontario, cost folks very little.” shannon.vanraes@fbcpublishing.com

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he Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) will soon have a full complement of commissioners.

Doug Chorney, a farmer from East Selkirk, Man., is the new assistant chief commissioner and Lonny McKague, who farms at Ogema, Sask., is the new commissioner.

Their cabinet appointments take effect Feb. 13. That’s also when Canola Council of Canada president Patti Miller becomes the CGC’s new chief commissioner.

Miller was appointed for six years, Chorney and McKague for five and four years, respectively.

All serve based on “good behaviour,” which means they can only be fired for wrongdoing.

Although appointed, they had to apply for the jobs.

The CGC, Canada’s grain industry watchdog ensuring grain quality control, has been without commissioners since Dec. 5, 2016 when Murdoch MacKay’s appointment expired.

Assistant chief commissioner Jim Smolik’s term expired Nov. 24, and chief commissioner Elwin Hermanson declined to be reappointed. His term expired Jan. 20, 2016.

All three were appointed by the former Conservative government.

In separate interviews Chorney and McKague said they will continue to farm, although McKague, says his farm, which includes about 20 purebred Limousin cows, has been scaled back.

Chorney, a professional engineer with a degree from the University of Manitoba, served as Keystone Agricultural Producers president from 2011 to 2015.

He has also been on the Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation’s board since June 2015, but resigned to take the position.

Chorney also served on many other boards and committees.

McKague was a director and a founding member of Ogema Elevator Ltd. and of Red Coat Road & Rail, a short line railway.

He is past president of the Canadian Limousin Association, the Ogema Agricultural Society and of the local Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association.

He also served as a past director of Ogema Credit Union, was a 4-H leader and ran unsuccessfully for the Liberals in the 2006 federal election.

McKague studied vocational agriculture and agriculture business management at the University of Saskatchewan. allan@fbcpublishing.com

East Selkirk farmer and former Keystone Agricultural Producers president Doug Chorney has been appointed assistant chief commissioner of the Canadian Grain Commission effective Feb. 13.

Ogema, Saskatchewan farmer Lonny McKague has been appointed a Canadian Grain Commission commissioner effective Feb. 13.

PHOTO: ALLAN DAWSON

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The Manitoba Co-operator | February 2, 2017

LIVESTOCK MARKETS (Friday to Thursday) Winnipeg Slaughter Cattle Steers — Heifers 136.50 - 136.50 D1, 2 Cows 83.00 - 90.00 D3 Cows — Bulls 94.00 - 100.00 Feeder Cattle (Price ranges for feeders refer to top-quality animals only) Steers (901+ lbs.)

155.00 - 168.00 (801-900 lbs.)

160.00 - 171.00 (701-800 lbs.)

167.00 - 184.00 (601-700 lbs.)

177.00 - 202.00 (501-600 lbs.)

190.00 - 209.00 (401-500 lbs.)

200.00 - 218.00 Heifers (901+ lbs.)

140.00 - 155.00 (801-900 lbs.)

145.00 - 158.00 (701-800 lbs.)

150.00 - 163.00 (601-700 lbs.)

153.00 - 173.00 (501-600 lbs.)

165.00 - 183.00 (401-500 lbs.)

175.00 - 193.00

Heifers

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

(850+ lbs.)

Alberta South $ 158.00 - 158.00 — 88.00 - 102.00 75.00 - 92.00 — $ 162.00 - 172.00 165.00 - 176.00 170.00 - 183.00 181.00 - 200.00 196.00 - 217.00 211.00 - 236.00 $ 149.00 - 159.00 150.00 - 161.00 154.00 - 168.00 160.00 - 176.00 168.00 - 188.00 182.00 - 200.00

(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 (January 27, 2017) in U.S. Fed Cattle Close Change February 2017 118.70 -2.33 April 2017 117.58 -2.30 June 2017 107.20 -1.97 August 2017 102.95 -1.75 October 2017 102.50 -1.63 December 2017 103.38 -1.13

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

Cattle Slaughter Canada East West Manitoba U.S.

January 27, 2017

DAVE SIMS CNSC Ontario $ 146.89 - 183.03 130.19 - 178.36 149.57 - 189.67 137.63 - 203.69 149.02 - 208.87 $ 146.55 - 213.23 131.55 - 158.31 137.63 - 156.95 124.72 - 167.26 125.31 - 172.90 132.20 - 182.30 $ 133.71 - 174.27 137.63 - 156.95 124.72 - 167.26 125.31 - 172.90 132.20 - 182.30 133.71 - 174.27

Close 131.83 127.10 126.75 125.15 126.03 124.23

Change -0.13 -3.05 -2.72 -2.90 -2.40 -2.33

Cattle Grades (Canada)

Week Ending Jan 21st, 2017 49,393 13,676 35,717 NA 569,000

Previous Year­ 46,729 11,563 35,166 NA 575,000

Week Ending Jan 21st, 2017 823 24,128 11,488 467 596 10,411 258

Prime AAA AA A B D E

(Friday to Thursday) ($/100 kg)

Previous Year 1,442 23,075 11,509 572 409 8,893 284

Source: Manitoba Agriculture

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

MB (Index 100) (Fri-Thurs.)

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

Current Week 171E 159E 157.74

Last Week 160.93 151.07 145.90

Last Year (Index 100) 163.65 154.41 148.14

156.15

144.37

149.99

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

Futures (January 27, 2017) in U.S. Hogs

Close

Change

February 2017

65.85

1.43

April 2017 May 2017 June 2017 July 2017

67.23 72.13 76.08 76.33

1.75 1.97 2.08 1.75

Sheep and Lambs Winnipeg 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 January 29, 2017 Broiler Turkeys (6.2 kg or under, live weight truck load average) Grade A ............................................... $1.890 Undergrade ....................................... $1.800 Hen Turkeys (between 6.2 and 8.5 kg liveweight truck load average) Grade A ................................................$1.875 Undergrade .........................................$1.775 Light Tom/Heavy Hen Turkeys (between 8.5 and 10.8 kg liveweight truck load average) Grade A ................................................$1.875 Undergrade .........................................$1.775 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.

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anchers in Manitoba saw slightly leaner prices during the week ended Jan. 27 as fluctuating currency markets put pressure on futures.

“In the market anything weighing 650 lbs. and up was probably fairly steady to lower,” said Rick Wright of Heartland Order Buying Co. “Most of it is probably because of the recent strength in the dollar.”

Another result of action between the loonie and the U.S. greenback was the narrowing of bids right across the board.

“We saw the spread between the steers and the heifers tighten up by about five to six cents,” Wright added. “Grass cattle were very strong; anything under 600 lbs. was very aggressive.”

When it comes to the heavier animals, Wright said, the market appears to have found a top.

Slaughter numbers south of the border were a big reason why, he added.

“Not as many cattle going to the U.S. as usual, because they’re killing a lot of cattle down there. So a lot of the cows are being killed up in Canada,” he said.

On top of that, he believes there is a bigger supply of butcher cows than the necessary demand.

“Between it and the dollar, the dollar pushed the Americans way back on the cows midweek; that market is going to fluctuate with numbers that come to town and what kind of exchange rate we’ve got going south.”

A recovery could be coming, but if the dollar keeps its strength, the market could stick here for a while, he added.

The weight of the animals coming to market is also a feature of price.

“Most of the cattle that are coming in are lighter than last year. We think that’s because

Toronto 99.89 - 156.52 193.94 - 207.50 213.51 - 225.09 225.12 - 258.72 254.84 - 338.25 —

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) — — —

Toronto ($/cwt) 168.42 - 378.69 — 107.08 - 293.56

Horses <1,000 lbs.

1,000 lbs.+

Winnipeg ($/cwt) — —

Toronto ($/cwt) 35.00 - 62.50 54.67 - 80.80

“Some of the fellows are getting a little concerned that they’re using more bedding this year than last year.”

Rick wright Heartland Order Buying Co.

the cattle were probably weaned later with fall hanging around as long as it was,” Wright said.

Most cattle operators report good movement for the week, with warm temperatures making it easier for both sides to get the animals sold.

“We saw big volumes of cattle as the weather was good, real conducive to moving calves. So we saw above-seasonal averages coming in for deliveries,” Wright said.

Feed supplies remain abundant throughout the province. However, some ranchers say they are going through much more straw than normal.

“Some of the fellows are getting a little concerned that they’re using more bedding this year than last year with all the snowstorms we had in December and right at the start of January. It’s taken an immense amount of straw to keep the cattle clean.”

Excess snow has been a problem for some feedlots and hampered the performance of cattle, he added.

Meanwhile, questions have been raised south of the border what Donald Trump’s apparent trade showdown with Mexico will mean for U.S. cattle exports.

Cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange dropped on Thursday after Trump threatened to impose tariffs on Mexican imports.

Mexico purchased US$2.09 billion of meat from the U.S. in 2016 (through to November) and is the second-largest buyer behind Japan.

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

briefs

Cattle feedlot placements hit six-year high: USDA

Other Market Prices Wooled Fats

Currencies in flux put pressure on cattle values Weights of cattle coming to market are also a factor

Hog Prices

$/cwt Ewes Lambs

$1 Cdn: $0.7628 U.S. $1 U.S: $1.3108 Cdn.

column

Cattle Prices

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

EXCHANGES: Jan. 20, 2017

BY THEOPOLIS WATERS CHICAGO / Reuters

U.S. feedlots brought in 18.0 per cent more cattle in December than the year-earlier month, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said Jan. 27, which topped forecasts and reached a sixyear high for that month.

Higher prices for cash cattle last month improved profit for feedlots. That allowed them to draw more animals off winter wheat grazing pastures, said analysts.

Some ranchers pulled heavy calves off pastures to avoid potential illness and death loss from the onset of wintry weather.

Additionally, more heifers entered feeding pens driven by the prolonged period of dwindling profit among cowcalf operators.

Cattle placed in commercial feeding pens last month could begin arriving at packing plants in June, which could pressure cattle prices at that time, said Allendale Inc. chief strategist Rich Nelson.

USDA’s report showed December placements at 1.795 million head, a substantial increase from 1.527 million in December 2015. That was above analysts’ average forecast of 1.655 million and the highest for that month since 1.8 million in December 2010.

The government put the feedlot cattle supply as of Jan. 1 at 10.605 million head, about 100 per cent of a year ago at 10.575 mil-

lion. Analysts, on average, had forecast a 1.0 per cent decline.

T h e g ov e r n m e n t s a i d the number of cattle sold t o p a c k e r s, o r m a rk e t ings, grew 7.0 per cent in December from a year earlier, to 1.787 million head.

Analysts had projected a 6.7 per cent rise from 1.674 million last year.

“We had a bullish trend o c c u r r i n g i n De c e m b e r with cattle prices, and last month’s placements may have been the result of low placements in September and October,” said Nelson.

David Anderson, a Texas A&M University economist, a t t r i b u t e d D e c e m b e r ’s huge placements to mild fall and early-winter weather in parts of the No r t h e r n Pl a i n s, w h i c h kept a large number of cattle out on pasture.

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

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The Manitoba Co-operator | February 2, 2017

GRAIN MARKETS column

Manitoba Elevator Prices

Upside resistance showing in March canola futures

Average quotes as of January 30, 2017 ($/tonne)

On Chicago futures, the major pressures are political Phil-Franz Warkentin CNSC

I

CE Futures Canada canola contracts may be finally running into some resistance.

After trending higher for most of January, the market stalled out and turned lower by Friday’s close.

The losses in canola came as crush margins deteriorated to some of their lowest levels of the past eight months. Declines in Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT ) soyoil futures, while canola held steady, accounted for some of the $30 loss in the margins.

However, at $100 above the futures, the processor margins are still relatively wide, and further losses in canola may be limited.

The domestic crush continues to run well ahead of the year-ago level, with 4.5 million tonnes crushed as of Jan. 25, according to the latest Canadian Oilseed Processors Association information. That compares with about 3.9 million at the same point a year ago.

The export pace is also strong, with 4.9 million tonnes of canola moved out of the country as of Jan. 22, about 300,000 tonnes ahead of the year-ago pace, according to Canadian Grain Commission data.

While supply/demand balance sheets remain somewhat supportive for canola, larger outside factors are also at play.

From a technical standpoint, the March contract sees upside resistance at about

Basis

Cash

E. Manitoba wheat

205.77

32.84

238.60

W. Manitoba wheat

205.77

16.81

222.58

E. Manitoba canola

517.90

-25.99

491.91

W. Manitoba canola

517.90

-36.03

481.87 Source: pdqinfo.ca

$525 per tonne, with the psychological $500 level a nearby downside target now that the nearby chart trends are shifting lower.

In the U.S., soybeans, corn and wheat futures all moved lower over the course of the week. Improving South American crop conditions were bearish, especially for corn and soybeans. Speculative selling was another factor, although the biggest market movers during the week were largely political.

There’s nothing alternative about the fact that the actions of new U.S. President Donald Trump are already being felt in the agriculture markets. After only a week in office, the Trans-Pacific Partnership ( TPP) is in tatters, a wall is set to be built along the U.S./Mexican border, and the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) also finds itself on the ropes. As in Canada, agriculture in the U.S. relies heavily on exports, and the new protectionist U.S. attitude runs the risk of creating collateral damage.

Renewable fuels are another wild card under the Trump administration, as many of the new top officials have ties to the oil sector.

Uncertainty in the global currency markets also has the potential to sway agricultural values. The Canadian dollar was down and up during the week, but appears to be strengthening overall given relative weakness in the U.S. currency.

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

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

Future

Port Prices As of Friday, January 27, 2016 ($/tonne) Last Week

Weekly Change

U.S. hard red winter 12% Houston

155.42

-3.20

U.S. spring wheat 14% Portland

250.96

-2.93

Canola Thunder Bay

529.90

-1.70

Canola Vancouver

542.90

3.30

Closing Futures Prices

As of Thursday, January 26, 2016 ($/tonne) Last Week

Weekly Change

ICE canola

517.90

-1.70

ICE milling wheat

234.00

-3.00

ICE barley

139.00

0.00

Mpls. HRS wheat

205.77

-3.12

Chicago SRW wheat

154.51

-2.85

Kansas City HRW wheat

159.56

-3.22

Corn

142.71

-2.85

Oats

164.21

-6.16

Soybeans

385.54

-6.71

Soymeal

277.99

-6.28

Soyoil

755.65

-19.40

Cash Prices Winnipeg As of Friday, January 27, 2016 ($/tonne) Last Week

Weekly Change

Feed wheat

n/a

n/a

Feed barley

155.24

-3.22

Rye Flaxseed Feed peas

n/a

n/a

482.26

-5.51

n/a

n/a

Oats

206.85

-7.78

Soybeans

481.00

-24.00

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

14.70

unch

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

Ask

Ask

Prairie wheat bids continue to decline Minneapolis May spring wheat fell about five cents from the previous week

BY DAVE SIMS CNS Canada

S

pring wheat cash bids across Western Canada dipped slightly during the week ended Jan. 27, reflecting weakness in U.S. futures.

Depending on the location, average Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS) wheat prices were down by about $5-$7 a tonne compared to the previous week, according to price quotes from a cross-section of delivery points across the Prairie provinces compiled by PDQ (Price and Data Quotes).

Average prices ranged from about $227 per tonne in Saskatchewan’s southeast to as high as $243 in northern parts of Alberta.

Quoted basis levels varied from location to location, but held reasonably

steady to range from about $22 to $37 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$17 to US$185 per tonne. That would put the currencyadjusted basis levels at about US$20$33 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 $26 to $43 below the futures.

Bids for Canada Prairie Spring Red (CPSR) wheat reported by PDQ were mostly the same to about $5 weaker relative to the previous week.

Average durum prices suffered small losses, with bids coming in between $272 and $285 per tonne in Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

Average durum prices suffered small losses, with bids coming in between $272 and $285 per tonne in Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

The May spring wheat contract in Minneapolis, off of which most CWRS contracts in Canada are based, was quoted at US$5.56 per bushel on Jan. 27, down about five 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$4.465 per bushel on Jan. 27, down about nine U.S. cents per bushel compared to the previous week.

The March Chicago Board of Trade soft wheat contract settled Jan. 27 at US$4.345, down by roughly nine U.S. cents on the week.

The Canadian dollar was trading Jan. 27 at 76.12 U.S. cents, up by roughly a cent compared to the previous week.

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The Manitoba Co-operator | February 2, 2017

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

A decade on, BSE lawsuit may finally go to trial $8-billion class-action suit says Ottawa should have done more to keep BSE contamination out of cattle feed system “I’ve had discussions with counsel for government and we have agreed it would be beneficial to try to complete the discoveries by early spring or summer if at all possible, with the game plan of trying to set the matter down for trial by the end of the year.”

BY ALEXIS KIENLEN STAFF

I

t’s been more than a decade since it started, but a classaction suit against the federal government for damages incurred as a result of BSE could be going to trial by the end of the year. “ We h a d t h e f i r s t r o u n d o f discoveries for 2015 and various questions arose from that, that there were outstanding for the government to get back to us,” said Duncan Boswell, a senior partner with Gowling WLG in Toronto, and one of the lawyers in charge of the class-action suit.

The lawsuit is seeking $8 billion in damages stemming from the BSE crisis from 2003 to 2005. It has been filed in four provinces, but the legal battle will be first waged in an Ontario court.

“The thought process here is that if the class action proceeds, if it goes to trial in Ontario, the results of that would be influential across the other provinces,” said Boswell.

The lawsuit against the federal government centres around cattle imported from the U.K. and Ireland from 1982 to 1990, when Ottawa banned the importation of live cattle from countries with BSE. The suit alleges that despite promising to monitor an estimated 198 cattle imported during that time, at least 80 of those animals were “potentially rendered — and then entered the cattle feed system.” It was known that the prions that cause BSE could be transmitted via feed, the lawsuit says, and the federal government was negligent because it didn’t prevent the imported cattle from being used for feed ingredients.

“It comes down to basically 200 cows that had been imported into Canada prior to the ban in 1990,” said Boswell. “The government recognized the issue of BSE and recognized that it had an obligation to prevent BSE from coming to Canada, so it implemented a ban in 1990.”

But the government should have done much more, the suit alleges.

It s a y s Br i t a i n b a n n e d u s i n g bovine meat and bone meal in feed in 1988 to prevent the spread of BSE, but federal officials didn’t do the same until 1997 (even though a purebred cow imported from the U.K. in 1987 was diagnosed with BSE).

“Why that didn’t happen earlier — that’s up to the government to answer, which is the lawsuit,” said Boswell.

The suit alleges 80 of the 198 imported U.K. cattle — “at least 10

Duncan Boswell

of which came from herds known to have BSE” — entered the animal food chain between 1990 and 1994 and were the “most likely source of the first generation of BSE in Canadian cattle.”

The government was negligent in allowing that to happen and for not warning producers about the risk of using feed containing meat and bone meal, it says.

The class-action suit has been dragging since April 2005 when lawyers from Alberta, S a s k a t c h e w a n , O n t a r i o, a n d Quebec filed class-action claims on behalf of all Canadian cattle producers. Boswell and another class-action specialist (Malcolm Ruby, also of Gowling WLG), were brought in by Ontar io lawyer Cameron Pallett to manage the lawsuit for the original plaintiff, a cattle producer from Ontario.

Contaminated feed The class action now includes all ranchers and dairy farmers from May 2003 (when the first case of BSE was confirmed and the U.S. border abruptly closed to Canadian cattle) until July 2005 (when export of live cattle under the age of 30 months to the U.S. was again allowed).

“We focused on damages in that time frame,” said Boswell. “It had a devastating impact on the farmers. There have been lost farms, tragic circumstances, and personal circumstances for a variety of these farmers. It was complete devastation to the industry.”

In a 2009 statement of defence, federal gover nment lawyers argued the government consistently took appropriate steps over the years.

At first, there was only “minimal understanding” of BSE following its discovery in 1986.

“When BSE came to the world’s attention, the prevalent theory was that the vector for BSE transmission was contaminated sheep material in cattle feed,” the statement of defence says. “However, scientific experts working on the disease could not rule out the possibility that the original occurrence of the disease was spontaneous, or that the disease was spread by other means.”

Even when it was recognized that meat and bone meal used in cattle feed could be a means of transmitting BSE, it was believed that this “did not represent a risk of transmission if the animal did not show signs of being infected at the time it was slaughtered,” the lawyers argued in the statement of defence.

It was only in 1996 that the World Health Organization recommended banning the use of animal protein in livestock feed and Ottawa did just that the following year, despite opposition from cattle organizations, the statement says. However, the imported British cattle weren’t considered an issue because all but 10 had died, been expor ted, or came from herds with no history of BSE. Moreover, the feed-manufacturing system in North America is so complex, it would have been impossible to monitor everything and ensure there was zero crosscontamination, the statement adds.

“Even if a feed ban had gone into effect prior to 1997, it is likely there would have been an indigenous case of BSE of U.K. origin,”

says the statement. “The only way the introduction of BSE from that source could have been prevented would have been to completely ban the import of U.K. cows in 1980 or earlier. There was no reason to do so, nor where (sic) there any grounds to do so.”

End in sight?

Dealing with the lawsuit has taken so long because there were a number of motions at the beginning of the process certifying it as a class action, and a number of appeals.

“By the time that all resolved itself, you had to deal with the heavy lifting of marshalling the facts and doing the discoveries and getting the documents from the government going forward,” said Boswell. “It took from 2015 to get the discoveries to occur. We’ve been told by the government that an extremely large volume of further documents will be coming our way.

“It is a very massive case and it takes a long time to gather the d o c u m e n t s, re v i e w t h e d o c u ments, figure out questions you need to ask, and ask them.”

Although the class-action suit was filed on behalf of “representative ranchers” in Alberta, S a s k a t c h e w a n , O n t a r i o, a n d Quebec, all producers with beef or dairy cattle during the 2003-05 period will get a share of the proceeding if the suit is successful.

“Provided we are successful on the lawsuit, we will be involving and publicizing to the ranchers about how they would be able to come and collect,” said Boswell.

While the government is providing documents for the case, Boswell said he is hopeful either a trial or settlement will happen this year.

“I’ve had discussions with counsel for government and we have agreed it would be beneficial to try to complete the discoveries by early spring or summer if at all possible, with the game plan of trying to set the matter down for trial by the end of the year,” he said.

Feed maker Ridley Inc. was also named in the original suit, but the company settled in 2008. Ridley agreed to pay $6 million to a trust fund, which has been used to fund the case against the federal government. Ridley was sued for having manufactured infected feed fed to a cow later diagnosed with BSE. For more information on the lawsuit and court documents, see http://www.bseclassaction.ca/. akienlen@fbcpublishing.com

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The Manitoba Co-operator | February 2, 2017

Supply management sectors also face labour shortages More stable employment means less employee loss, but key skills are still in short supply

BY ALEX BINKLEY Co-operator contributor

D

espite the relative stability supply management provides the dairy and poultry sectors, they suffer from labour shortages like the rest of agriculture.

Those shortages are more in the manager and owner categories though, says the Canadian Agri-Food Human Resources Council (CAHRC).

As part of its extensive study of worker shortages in agriculture, CAHRC has issued reports on the dairy and poultry sectors. The single biggest labour challenge they’ll face going forward is “finding skilled and experienced farm managers, including owner-operators.

For these commodities, management and ownership jobs account for almost two-thirds of the current workforce, and between now and 2025, they will account for the majority of the jobs going unfilled due to a lack of domestic workers.”

The single biggest labour challenge they’ll face going forward is “finding skilled and experienced farm managers...”

“Unless these industr ies can find additional sources of labour with the right skills and experience, they will suffer from a critical gap at the managerial and leadership levels that could inhibit their ability to thrive,” the council pointed out. The two sectors account for 55,500 jobs or 15 per cent of the total agricultural workforce. “ Through consolidation, automation and other efficiencies, the dairy cattle industry has shed more than a third of its workers since 2009, employing 39,900 as of 2014.

However, despite this reduction in the size of the workforce, an additional 3,400 jobs went unfilled due to a lack of

available domestic workers.

This labour shortfall cost an estimated $71 million in lost sales.

“In 2014, 15,600 people were employed in the poultry and egg industry and an additional 250 jobs went unfilled due to a lack of domestic labour,” the council noted. “These shortages cost the industry an estimated $6 million in lost sales.

By 2025, 15,900 workers will be required, and 1,100 jobs are at risk of going unfilled.

“Both industries will be significantly impacted by retirement, with nearly one-third of the dairy workforce and nearly one-quarter of the poultr y and egg workforce expected to retire by 2025,” CARHC

McDonald’s, A&W roll out all-day breakfast for Canada

The menu change may pit bargain breakfast fare against burgers ‘Challenging comparison’ STAFF

B

urger chains McDonald’s and A&W expect to dial up their demand for Canadian eggs as they offer allday breakfasts alongside their beef and chicken wares across the country, starting this month.

To r o n t o - b a s e d A & W announced Jan. 26 it would be “the first national burger chain to offer all-day breakfast at its restaurants” coast to coast starting Feb. 27, after testing it at about 40 stores in 2016.

McDonald’s also announced Jan. 26 it will offer an all-day breakfast menu across Canada starting Feb. 21. The Illinoisbased company already made the move across its U.S. outlets in October 2015 and tested it in January in Canada at 20 stores, mainly in Ontario.

A & W p re s i d e n t Su s a n Senecal, in the company’s release Thursday, described the response in its test markets as “tremendous, particularly from millennials, and we know that breakfast is something Canadians don’t limit to just the morning.”

The company, which already offers all-day burgers, said its all-day breakfast menu will include its Bacon & Egger, Sausage & Egger and Cheese & Egger breakfast sandwiches and Breakfast Wrap.

McDonald’s said its menu expansion will make its McMuffins (Egg, Bacon ’n Egg, Sausage, Sausage ’n Egg), Hotcakes and Hashbrowns available after 11 a.m. seven days a week.

McDonald’s on Jan. 26

A&W, whose English Muffin Bacon & Egger is shown here, plans to go head to head against McDonald’s in offering all-day breakfast across Canada by the end of February. Photo: CNW group/A&W Food Services of Canada

described the move as “a nod to Canadian egg farmers who provide each Canada Grade A large, freshly cracked egg for the McMuffin breakfast sandwiches.”

McDonald’s said it sources more than 120 million eggs f r o m Ca n a d i a n f a r m e r s and expects that number to “increase dramatically” when all-day breakfast goes live.

A&W, in its release, also emphasized all its eggs, sausage and bacon are sourced from Canadian farmers.

The company, which since 2013 has overhauled its beef-, chicken-, pork- and egg-sourcing policies, also reiterated its eggs come from hens that are “fed a diet without animal byproducts and are raised without the use of antibiotics,” and its bacon and sausage come from pork “raised without antibiotics.”

Quick-service chains, among them Burger King, Wendy’s and Starbucks, have been aggressively expanding their breakfast trade in recent years.

Observers of the quickservice dining sector in recent months have cautioned, however, that sales growth from an all-day breakfast menu may have its limits, as breakfast items are often lower priced and may draw traffic away from dinner items if offered at all hours.

McDonald’s in early 2016 reported a significant sales bump from its 2015 all-day breakfast rollout in the U.S., beating expectations.

On Jan. 23, however, the company booked a 1.3 per cent decline in fourth-quarter comparable sales for its U.S. operations, which it said was a reflection of “the challenging comparison against the prioryear launch of the very successful all-day breakfast.”

Looking ahead to the first quarter for 2017, the U.S. company’s CEO, Steve Easterbrook, said the firm is “mindful of the comparison we face against first-quarter 2016 results, which benefited from leap year, favourable weather and continued momentum from all-day breakfast in the U.S.” Comparable sales, M c D o n a l d ’s n o t e d , a r e driven by changes in guest counts and average cheque, which in turn are affected by changes in pricing and product mix. “Typically, pricing has a greater impact on average cheque than product mix,” the company said.

Dairy and poultry farm managers are going to be the hardest group of employees to find in the future. PHOTO: THINKSTOCK

said. “Finding Canadian workers with the right skills and experience is the greatest barrier to recruitment for both industries, despite the fact that they often offer attractive work conditions, including full-time, year-round employment located relatively close to urban centres.”

The council has concluded that the gap between labour demand and the domestic workforce in agriculture has doubled from 30,000 to 59,000 in the past 10 years and by 2025, there will be 114,000 more jobs than workers unless more Canadians are attracted to the sector or the federal government admits more foreign workers. Overall, the agri-food sector has a current job vacancy rate of seven per cent.

In t h e d a i r y s e c t o r, t h e demand for labour is expected to continue to decline as a result of a stable market for t h e i n d u s t r y ’s p r o d u c t s .

However, the labour supply

is also predicted to shrink as well.

“As a result, the industry will continue to experience a labour shortage, with manager and owner-operator jobs at the greatest risk of going unfilled. Of the 1,100 jobs forecasted to go unfilled by 2025, 90 per cent will be jobs at the manager and owner-operator level, which will result in a skills shortage as well as a labour shortage.”

The poultry sector faces a levelling of demand similar to dairy, the council noted.

“Improved industry productivity will limit the demand for labour, while a shrinking supply of domestic labour will widen the industry labour gap. As with the dairy cattle industry, manager and owneroperator jobs will be the most difficult to fill.”

T h e s t a b l e e m p l oy m e n t dairy and poultry offer also means they suffer lower rates of employee loss than other agri-food sectors.

Denbie Ranch & Guest Bull Sale

Saturday, Feb 11th, 2017 1:00 P.M. @ Ste. Rose Auction Mart 64 Bulls Sell 3 Breeds

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Charolais 107D

Hybrid 17C

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The Manitoba Co-operator | February 2, 2017

LIVESTOCK AUCTION RESULTS Weight Category

Ashern

Feeder Steers No. on offer

Gladstone

Grunthal

Heartland

Heartland

Brandon

Virden

Killarney

Ste. Rose

Winnipeg

25-Jan

24-Jan

24-Jan

24-Jan

25-Jan

23-Jan

26-Jan

27-Jan

1,247

923

624

1,015*

2,329*

1,130*

2,405*

700

Over 1,000 lbs.

n/a

n/a

114.00-158.00

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

148.00-163.00

900-1,000

n/a

140.00-167.00

130.00-156.00

155.00-170.00

161.00-171.00

n/a

160.00-167.50

157.00-165.00

148.00-168.50

150.00-175.00

148.00-162.50

165.00-181.00

163.00-171.00

165.00-175.00 (179.50)

160.00-177.00

160.00-168.00

700-800

140.00-178.75

160.00-182.00

155.00-176.00

167.00-183.00

165.00-181.00

170.00-184.50

170.00-185.25

165.00-178.50

600-700

170.00-205.50

170.00-195.00

160.00-188.00

180.00-195.00 (200.00)

179.00-197.00 (200.00)

175.00-195.00

180.00-199.25

175.00-196.00 (199.00)

500-600

180.00-205.50

190.00-214.00

188.00-215.00

190.00-210.00

193.00-210.00 (214.00)

190.00-216.00

195.00-217.50

190.00-212.00

400-500

195.00-222.50

190.00-219.00

190.00-240.00

210.00-230.00

205.00-228.00

210.00-227.00

200.00-227.50

200.00-236.00

300-400

190.00-210.00

200.00-224.00

200.00-265.00

n/a

n/a

205.00-233.00

200.00-237.50

210.00-248.00

110.00-140.50

140.00-161.00

100.00-147.00

140.00-155.00

144.00-154.00

n/a

n/a

140.00-142.00

800-900

Feeder heifers 900-1,000 lbs.

800-900

117.00-143.00

120.00-148.25

n/a

145.00-158.00

145.00-154.00

140.00-153.00

148.00-160.00

140.00-156.00

700-800

130.00-159.00

140.00-160.50

130.00-158.00

150.00-162.00

147.00-159.00

150.00-165.00

160.00-175.00

145.00-168.00

600-700

150.00-176.50

150.00-175.00

138.00-167.50

155.00-171.00

154.00-169.50

160.00-172.00

160.00-179.00

150.00-170.00

500-600

170.00-190.00

160.00-185.00

145.00-182.00

165.00-187.00

166.00-188.00 (193.00)

170.00-191.00

170.00-193.00

158.00-181.00

400-500

177.50-196.00

175.00-202.00

150.00-185.00

175.00-207.00

185.00-210.00

185.00-205.00 (209.50)

180.00-199.00

165.00-188.00

300-400

n/a

180.00-202.00

152.00-195.00

n/a

n/a

180.00-206.00

130.00-200.00

175.00-210.00

No. on offer

250

n/a

120

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

255

D1-D2 Cows

80.00-86.00

70.00-88.00

63.00-85.00

83.00-93.00

81.00-88.00

78.00-88.00 (94.00)

75.00-89.50

82.00-88.00

D3-D5 Cows

73.00-78.00

n/a

n/a

70.00-82.00

74.00-80.00

n/a

n/a

64.00-72.00

Slaughter Market

Age Verified

87.00-95.00

n/a

n/a

n/a

82.00-89.00 (92.00)

n/a

n/a

n/a

Good Bulls

95.00-104.50

100.00-111.00

90.00-94.00

95.00-106.00

97.00-107.00

n/a

98.00-108.00

90.00-98.00

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

85.00-105.00

n/a

90.00-102.00

90.00-115.00

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

110.00-120.00

n/a

90.00-120.00

n/a

93.00-135.00

95.00-110.00

100.00-135.00

n/a

Heiferettes * includes slaughter market

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

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The Manitoba Co-operator | February 2, 2017

SHEEP & GOAT COLUMN

briefs

Sales results a hopeful indication for the new year

Hemp hits new high as building material on Dutch bridge

Strong bidding and plenty of quality animals across all classes is a great start to the year

BY JIM DRURY Eindhoven, Netherlands / Reuters

BY MARK ELLIOT Co-operator contributor

A

total of 141 sheep and goats was presented at the Winnipeg Livestock Auction’s first sale of 2017 on Jan. 18, as attendees enjoyed spring-like melting weather.

While it’s difficult to predict exactly how the year will unfold, this sale set a positive example for the rest of the year to follow. Buyers were bidding with determination and sellers presented quality animals for sale in all classes.

Compared to sales figures a year ago, some classes saw higher values.

The bidding on ewes was strong at this sale and most of the animals seemed to be of good quality. The hair ewes could not reach the pr ice range average, while wool ewes had a price range from $1.48 to $1.50 per pound. The hair ewes brought $1.35 per pound and lower.

T h e re w a s s o m e d e c e n t selection of rams for the buyers, with different features and preferences drawing buyer attention. There was no clear pattern to the bidding, other than the usual f e a t u re o f h e a v i e r- w e i g h t ra m s s e e i n g l owe r p r i c e s.

Bidding ranged from $1.07 to $2.07 a pound.

The heavyweight lamb classification was represented by seven 113-pound Clun Forestcross lambs. A very nice group of lambs, they brought $1.72 per pound.

The market lambs that did not show overfattening, such as 96-pound lambs, brought a price range from $2.04 to $2.07 per pound. Eight 103pound Rideau-cross lambs brought $1.91 per pound. An exception was a 100-pound Rideau-cross lamb which brought $1.575 per pound.

Feeder lambs drew more interest from the various buyers. There appeared to be no p r i c e d i f f e re n c e s b e t we e n wool and hair lambs at this sale. Prices ranged from $2.08 to $2.24 per pound, for weights ranging from 80 to 85 pounds.

The 70-plus-pound lambs kept up the strong bidding, with no evidence of a price difference between wool and hair lambs.

The 60-plus-pound lambs saw slightly less interest in the lower-weight lambs. The 65-pound lambs brought $2.03 to $2.175 per pound.

A group of 50-pound lambs brought $2.16 per pound and another group of 50-pound lambs brought $2.08 per pound.

There was no noticeable bidding pattern for the 40-plus-pound lambs. A 45-pound lamb brought $1 per pound. A group of five 48-pound lambs brought $2.05 per pound.

From a visual inspection, many of the Boer-cross does and doelings goats were pregnant. Some buyers were view-

Ewes

January 18, 2017

December 20, 2016

$190.92 - $202.56

$228.52 - $232

$152.55

$172.90 - $197.16

$194.36

$183.60 - $184.15

Lambs (lbs.)

110+

$162 95 - 110

80 - 94

$95.84 - $198.72

$186.30 - $197.40

$157.50

$172.80 - $181.00

$175.96 - $179.20

$161.39 - $170.00

$167.20

$149.04 - $152.80

$161.17 / $168.27

$160.50

Under 80 71 / 79

$146.25 - $150.00 65

$130 / $141.38

$133.90 - $139.36 $126.60 - $120.00

50 / 52

$108 / $108.16

$118.80 $100.00 - $112.52

45 / 48

$45 / $67.50 / $98.40

ing this as a way to quickly increase the herd.

The Boer-cross goat bucks represented the classification, showing good structural frames.

The goat kids were of interest to the buyers. However, the smaller lightweight goat kids could not maintain higher bidding relative to the larger lightweight kids. Goat kid supply is ample at this time, but expect goat kids to again become limited in supply soon.

The supply of sheep and goats at the Ontario stockyards was significantly lower than recent past sales, a c c o rd i n g t o t h e O n t a r i o Stockyard Report, which also i n d i c a t e d t h a t o n l y l i g h tweight lambs were able to reach premium prices.

$74.62 / $65.25 / $41.63

GOAT DOES

/ lb.

meat

animal weight

$1.90

95 lbs.

$1.70

100 lbs.

$1.60

119 lbs.

$1.74

121 lbs.

BUCKS meat

$2.17

83 lbs.

$2.35

97 lbs.

$2.23

100 lbs.

KIDS - Under 80 $2.54

71 lbs.

$2.23

75 lbs.

$2.51

63 lbs.

$1.59

55 lbs.

$1.72

45 lbs.

$2.61

46 lbs.

$2.14

35 lbs.

While plenty of cannabis goes up in smoke in coffee shops around the Netherlands, Dutch researchers have found a new use for it — as an environmentally friendly building material to rival cement or steel.

They have used hemp — a variety of cannabis which has many industrial applications including in textiles and insulation — and flax — the plant that linen is made of — to make an experimental footbridge to test the materials’ loadbearing properties.

“Actually it’s the first ‘biobased’ bridge in the world, as far as we know,” said Rijk Blok, an assistant professor of structural design at the Eindhoven University of Technology.

The hemp and flax fibres are combined in a resin that is stuck to a core made of polylactic acid, a polymer also made of plant material, to form the span of the 14-metre bridge over a stream on the university campus.

The developers — at several Dutch colleges and companies — are using sensors to monitor the bridge’s performance as people walk and run over it for a year.

They first had to demonstrate that the bridge could withstand a load of 500 kg per square metre in laboratory stress tests before building permission was granted.

“This was our research — trying to find out: Can they be used in a structural loadbearing capacity? And this bridge is the proof,” Blok said.

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The Manitoba Co-operator | February 2, 2017

WEATHER VANE “Everyone talks about the weather, but no one does anything about it.” Mark Twain, 1897

Warming trend to follow cooler spell Issued: Monday, January 30, 2017 · Covering: February 1 – February 8, 2017 Daniel Bezte Weather Vane

L

ast week’s forecast played out fairly well based on the series of events, but the timing was off by a couple of days. The warm weather moved in over the weekend as expected, but the warmest weather stayed to our west, with numerous records for heat broken in Saskatchewan.

This forecast period will start off on the cool side as cool high pressure builds in behind the low that brought some snow during the first part of the week. Previously, the weather models were showing very cold air moving in, but have backed off significantly on this happening. The latest model runs show the coldest air staying well to our northeast. With high pressure sliding by to our south and west, we should expect plenty of sunshine during the second half of the week, along with daytime highs around -14 C and overnight lows around -20 C, which is right around average.

Over the weekend a second

area of cool high pressure is forecasted to track southeast out of the Yukon, passing by to our southwest early next week. Once again this will help to keep us mainly sunny with temperatures remaining near or slightly below average.

The weather pattern then looks to start changing around next Tuesday as the flow becomes more westerly.

A weak area of low pressure is forecast to track through southern or central Manitoba on Wednesday, bringing with it clouds along with a few flurries. This system will precede what looks to be a significant warming trend, with daytime highs by Wednesday expected to be around -5 C. Even warmer air is forecast to move in later next week, with some weather models showing daytime highs reaching +2 C by # Friday.

Usual temperature range # for this period: Highs, -21 to -5 C; lows, -32 to -14 C.

WEATHER MAP - WESTERN CANADA

30-Day Accumulated Precipitation (mm)

December 28, 2016 to January 26, 2017 <3 3 to 6 6 to 8 8 to 11 11 to 13

#

Fort St. John

13 to 16 16 to 18 18 to 21 21 to 23 23 to 26 26 to 28 28 to 31

#

31 to 33

Edmonton

33 to 36 36 to 38 > 38

#

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Kamloops

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Saskatoon

Calgary Regina

#

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Winnipeg

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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: 2017-01-27 www.agr.gc.ca/drought

This issue’s map shows the total amount of precipitation that has fallen across the Prairies during the 30 days ending Jan. 26. Overall precipitation has been relatively light, with most regions seeing less than 10 mm of water-equivalent precipitation. The wettest regions were once again mostly in Manitoba with the far southeastern area seeing upward of 30 mm.

Winter now 60 per cent done

Models for February show cold air lurking not too far to our northeast

BY DANIEL BEZTE Co-operator contributor

I

t might be hard to believe, as I know I am struggling to believe it, but we are now at least three-fifths or about 60 per cent through the winter. Winter is defined typically as the three-month period running from December to the end of February. In our part of the world, winter is better defined as the five-month period running from the beginning of November to the end of March. We rarely see winter start earlier than November, but we can see winter hang on into the early part of April, so I think this five-month period pretty much covers it.

So far it hasn’t been that bad of a winter, but that all depends on what you consider to be good and bad winter weather. November, the first month of winter, wasn’t really winter at all.

Temperatures during the month were over 8 C above average, with nearly every day during the month seeing daytime highs above zero. So, while it was a record warm month, which meant we could basically drop the length of our winter down to four months instead of five, the mild weather kept the ground from freezing. This prevented many of us from knocking off some routine late-fall projects that require driving and mov-

I didn’t think the cold weather during the first half of the month would last, but I didn’t expect record-breaking temperatures during the second half of the month.

ing heavier items around as the ground was too soft.

When December arrived, the mild weather continued. By this point people started talking about seeing a repeat of last year’s mild winter. All that changed when a cold snap moved in, bringing some of the coldest weather we’ve seen in a couple of years — which isn’t saying much, considering how mild it was last winter. Along with the colder temperatures came snow, and lots of it, at least over southern and eastern regions. I was amazed at how quick the talk turned to how it was now going to be a cold and snowy winter. This talk kept going even though the last two weeks of the month ended up being fairly mild. All in all, when all the December numbers were added up, most regions ended up seeing near-average temperatures with near- to above-average amounts of precipitation.

With the start of the new year came another shot of cold weather, almost two weeks of it, with a few days seeing over-

night lows drop into the -30s and daytime highs struggling to reach -20 C. Along with the cold came some more stormy weather thanks to a couple of Alberta clippers. By the middle of the month, the weather discussions about the winter ending up being cold and snowy once again gained momentum, then the heat moved back in.

It is funny to say “the heat moved in” when we are talking about winter, but in this case I think using that term is appropriate. Within five days of temperatures bottoming out in the -30 to -35 C range, daytime highs had rebounded to above 0 C values. We then went on to see a record-breaking January warm spell that pretty much lasted right through to the end of the month. When all the January numbers were added up, both the Winnipeg and Brandon regions ended up with a mean monthly temperature that was around 2 C above average.

Farther north, the area around Dauphin was a little cooler, with a mean monthly temperature

about 1° below average. After a bit of a snowy start to the month it looked like we just might see the snow really start to pile up, but with the warmer second half of the month came dry conditions. Overall, precipitation amounts at all three of the main reporting stations were below average.

Who called it?

To summarize January 2017, it was warmer and drier than average across the south and a little cooler than average with near-average amounts of precipitation over central regions.

Looking back at the predictions for the month, both the Old Farmer’s Almanac and Canadian Farmers’ Almanac called for much colder-thanaverage temperatures along with near- to above-average amounts of snow. Environment Canada had called for near-toslightly above-average temperatures along with average amounts of precipitation.

Finally, my forecast. Actually, I didn’t create a forecast for January, at least officially, but I always jot down what I think will happen at the beginning of the month, and let’s just say I didn’t win the forecasting competition for January. I didn’t think the cold weather during the first half of the month would last, but I didn’t expect record-breaking temperatures

during the second half of the month. I guess if we have to award the win it would go to Environment Canada.

Now, let’s look ahead to February. If we end up with another warmer-than-average month, we will have pretty much dodged the worst of winter; if not, then it could end up being a long month. According to Environment Canada, we should expect near-average temperatures along with near-average amounts of precipitation; I think we could handle that. Both the Old Farmer’s and Canadian Farmers’ almanacs call for bitterly cold weather along with above-average amounts of precipitation — not so good.

My February forecast leans toward above-average temperatures along with near- to above-average amounts of precipitation. The current mediumrange weather models show more mild weather moving in by about a week into February and have that mild weather sticking around at least until the middle of the month. They also show several quick-moving storm systems coming in off of the Pacific, giving us several chances for snow. The one caveat I will make is that the models show the cold air lurking not too far to our northeast during the month, and it wouldn’t take much of a swing in the pattern to place us in the cold!

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The Manitoba Co-operator | February 2, 2017

CROPS 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

Season too short for cover crops? Maybe not They could have a fit for Western Canada, but they require just as much planning as any other crop choice

BY ANGELA LOVELL Co-operator contributor

the inputs and cycling of nutrients within the agroecosystem.

If we can have plants growing for a longer period of time, capturing more sun, we can provide more input through either organic matter or exudates from roots that feed the fungi, bacteria and nematodes that then feed the higher trophic structure like earthworms.”

The recent shift in thinking is about when this activity occurs during the season.

“We are now thinking about the shoulder season as our period of intensification, and what we are going to do with that period before we seed our crops and after we harvest them in the fall,” Lawley said. “We have other crops and other windows where we can think about how to inten-

sify our use of those resources to feed this soil food web.”

Cover crop fundamentals There are a few fundamentals for producers to consider before trying cover crops. They need to know their objectives, the available window to grow a cover crop and the same basic agronomic information they would use to decide their cash crop mix.

“There may be a number of different objectives that a farmer could have,” Lawley said. “They range from very short-term goals such as preventing erosion or fixing N to long-term goals such as improving water infiltration or extending the grazing season.”

She said farmers need to know if they can fit cover crops within their current rotation, or whether

they want to change the rotation to include a cover crop.

For example, producers dealing with wet soils in the spring could intentionally plant early-harvested crops to provide a longer window of opportunity for planting cover crops to overwinter and transpire water to help dry the soil the following spring.

“Some of those early-harvested c r o p s a re v e g e t a b l e c r o p s ,” s h e s a i d . “ We h a ve a ra n g e of crops that allows us to have a good, sizable window especially with the increasing length of the fall. We often get a frost in early September but then go on to have good growing conditions in September and much of October.”

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An example of a cover crop mixture in the U.S. where some producers are using cocktails of 20 or more species. However, the U of M’s Yvonne Lawley warns about brassicas such as tillage radish, which might contribute to diseases such as clubroot in canola.

TOUGH ON WEEDS. GENTLE ON CROPS.

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pen just about any U.S. farming publication and you won’t read for long before seeing the words “cover crop.” There’s been an explosion of interest in the practice of sowing a cheap mixture of seed to cover the soil after harvest, and then seeding directly into it the following year.

The benefits go beyond soil conservation alone — recent survey reports that U.S. corn yields rose an average of 8.3 bushels per acre, and soybeans 2.4 bushels per acre, in fields after four years of cover cropping.

That may be fine for the U.S. Corn Belt where there’s more time to get the cover crop established and growing, but does it make sense for short-season Western Canada?

We l l , re c e n t l y t h e s e a s o n s aren’t as short as they used to be, and they tend to be wetter, leaving farmers wondering what to do with all that excess moisture.

That’s just one reason why cover crops might make sense, says Yvonne Lawley, a cropping systems researcher at the University of Manitoba. “ We’re i n a n e w t i m e a n d agronomists are getting a l o t o f q u e s t ions from far m ers about cover crops,” Lawley told the Manitoba Agronomists C o n f e r e n c e l a s t D e c e m b e r.

“Farmers are returning to this old practice for new reasons.”

Cover crops are being used as green manure for organic production, as catch crops to prevent nutrient leaching, to improve soil organic matter and nutrient cycling, break up hardpan, protect soils from erosion and to increase the productivity of grazing systems.

But Lawley said the soil health benefits of cover crops go beyond those traditional objectives.

“If we think about the whole chain of microbes that exist in soil, they’re really being fed by

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18 cover crops Continued from page 17

To plan a cover crop, producers and agronomists need to consider the usual agronomic information, such as crop rotation, tillage system, soil types, drainage and herbicides used, that they need t o p l a n a n y c r o p. “Cov e r crops are not an afterthought — farmers need all the same details to manage them as they need to manage cash crops,” Lawley said.

Seeding and termination There are a number of tools for seeding cover crops, ranging from simply broadcasting from a seed tank mounted on a quad, to using combines and sprayers or in-season aerial seeding.

“Another area that I haven’t heard many people talk about in Manitoba, but I think has a really good fit here, is the potential for slurry seeding cover crops with manure,” Lawley said.

Options for terminating cover crops include winterkill and chemicals, but the method needs to fit with the goals of the producer.

“If you’re not using frost to terminate cover crops, there are several different things to think about in terms of choosing the timing,” Lawley said.

“A lot of it relates to the

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benefits that you’re trying to achieve. Are you trying to protect the soil through a critical period of time, or mobilize nutrients early in the season, or create cover that’s going to persist later in the season?”

“Farmers are returning to this old practice for new reasons.”

Species selection

Yvonne Lawley

All the interest in cover crops in the U.S. has led to some discussion of complex cover crop cocktails of 20 or more species, but for producers starting, choosing two to four species is usually sufficient, Lawley said.

“Putting a few species together in a mixture is very practical in terms of finding things with similar seed sizes that can be metered and delivered through the same kind of seeding equipment, and producers will still see the same kind of impacts.”

There is a lot of information available about how to choose mixes, but the most important thing is to select species that will achieve the producer’s goals.

“If farmers aren’t clear about their objectives, they’re going to have a harder time picking species,” Lawley said. “Having clear answers and doing some homework early on can make this selection a lot easier.”

Un f o r t u n a t e l y a l o t o f the information available is not necessarily adapted for Canadian Prairie conditions.

cover crop mixes because generally the growing season isn’t long enough to make them work.

“I would definitely turn to some of the more expensive, larger-seeded legume cover c r o p s b e c a u s e y o u’re n o t going to get much value or biomass from less expensive clovers,” she said.

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“Producers will have to use their own knowledge to interpret this information,” Lawley said.

That said, she suggested some starting places for specific goals.

Winter cereals or cool-season grasses fit most of the seeding windows at cooler times of the year. But if farmers want to focus on managing wet soils or establishing cover crops in the middle of the season, they have to think about warm-season, annual forage species or some of the warmseason legume species.

“If producers have some leftover soybean seed around, that can be as useful as some of the more exotic cowpeas or adzuki beans,” Lawley said.

“We’ve got some really good cool-season legumes that we don’t often grow as cash crops but we know they do grow well in our environment, like peas and fababeans.”

Lawley isn’t a big fan of clovers for western Canadian

Many producers str uggled with wet fields at har vest, creating problems with compaction. Adding deep-rooted plants like tillage radish to cover crop mixes helps create root channels to break up compaction, but there are concerns about using them in rotations that include canola; because both are from the brassica family there could be increased risk for diseases such as clubroot.

“I’d love to see some other emerging cover crops with big roots that could maybe fill that same use such as sugar beets, which do really well in saline soils,” said Lawley. “It’s expensive seed but pretty useful in terms of things that they can provide.”

Saline soils are also a candidate for treatment with cover crops.

“In some of the research I conducted in the U.S., the real winners that we saw were a good, standard barley but

Grain handle lifts CN to record profit ‘Difficult’ weather in December dragged on traffic STAFF

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raffic in Prairie grain a n d U . S . s oy b e a n s got credit Jan. 24 for helping Canadian National Railway (CN) to a record profit for its fourth fiscal quarter.

Montreal-based CN booked net income of $1.018 billion on revenue of $3.217 billion for the quarter ending Dec. 31, up from $941 million on $3.166 billion in the year-earlier period.

The Q4 results lifted CN’s year-end net income to $3.64 billion on $12.037 billion in revenues, up from $3.538 billion on $12.611 billion in fiscal 2015, despite a five per cent dip in car loadings.

CN said Jan. 24 its fourthquarter revenue increase w a s “m a i n l y a t t r i b u t able to higher volumes of Canadian grains and U.S. s oy b e a n s” p l u s re f i n e d petroleum products, finished vehicles and petroleum coke.

Those volumes, plus i n c re a s e s i n i t s f re i g h t rates, were “partly offset” by lower volumes of crude oil, U.S. thermal coal and drilling pipe and a drop in applicable fuel surcharge rates.

Revenue from CN’s grain and fertilizer segment also rose for the full year, but its 12-month overall revenue slipped five per cent on lower volumes of crude

oil, coal and frac sand and lower applicable fuel surcharge rates.

In its grain and fertilizers segment for the fourth quarter, CN reported movi n g a b o u t 1 7 7 , 0 0 0 c a rloads, up nine per cent, earning revenue of $647 million, up 14 per cent, and rail freight revenue per carload of $3,655, up five per cent.

Over the full year, CN moved about 602,000 carloads of grain and fertilizers, down one per cent, for revenue of $2.098 billion, up one per cent, and revenue per carload of $3,485, up two per cent.

The company also booked an improved operating ratio (OR) of 56.6 per cent for Q4 and 55.9 per cent for the full year, up 0.6 and 2.3 points respectively.

The OR, a ratio of operating expenses to net sales, is cited within business sectors as a measure of a specific company’s relative efficiency in that sector.

“D e s p i t e f a c i n g d i f f i cult winter conditions in December, CN delivered very strong fourth-quarter re s u l t s a n d t h r o u g h o u t 2016 demonstrated once again its ability to perform well in a mixed economic e n v i ro n m e n t ,” C E O Lu c Jobin said in the Jan. 24 release.

“Overall, the economy remains challenging, but we remain optimistic and expect to see moderate volume growth in 2017.”

Resources for cover crop information • Managing cover crops profitably: www.sare.org/publications/ covercrops/covercrops.pdf • Midwest Cover Crops Council: www.mccc.msu.edu • Cover Crops Field Guide: https://ag.purdue.edu/agry/dtc/ pages/ccfg.aspx • USDA cover crop chart: www.ars.usda.gov/Services/ docs.htm?docid=20323

also things like sugar beets, sorghum-sudan grass, and camelina,” she said. “There are many options to target cover crops for saline soils.”

Lawley emphasized the need for ongoing research to provide relevant information for Manitoba growers, such as seeding rates and dates and specific plant species for Manitoba growing conditions. “ We d o n’t ye t h a ve t h a t information in Manitoba where we have a shorter growing season and new para digms for using cover crops.

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The Manitoba Co-operator | February 2, 2017

TPP trade deal dead without United States, says Canada Meantime already struggling U.S. farmers are concerned about the loss of potential new markets

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h e Tr a n s - Pa c i f i c Partnership ( TPP) trade deal cannot proceed without the United States, Canada said Jan. 25, even as Australia and New Zealand pledged to salvage it.

U.S. President Donald Tr ump withdrew from the 12-nation TPP a day earlier, following through on an election promise days after his inauguration. “ T h i s a g re e m e n t w a s s o constructed that it can only e n t e r i n t o f o rc e w i t h t h e Un i t e d St a t e s a s a ra t i f ying country,” Foreign Affairs Minister Chr ystia Freeland told reporters in Calgary. “So the TPP as a deal cannot happen without the United States being a party to it.”

Earlier Australia and New Zealand said they hoped to

“It’s disappointing. We know trade improves productivity, innovation and supply chains, and helps drive economic growth.”

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save the deal by encouraging China and other Asian countries to join the trade pact.

Canadian farmers produce far more grain, oilseeds and meat than the country can c o n s u m e, a n d m a n y f a r m groups had hoped to see the deal proceed.

“It’s disappointing,” said Robin Speer, executive director of Western Canadian Wheat Growe r s. “ We k n ow t ra d e improves productivity, innovation and supply chains, and helps drive economic growth.”

Canada is one of the world’s biggest exporters of wheat, beef and pork.

Ranchers were hoping to expand beef exports to Japan under lower tariffs included in TPP, said Dennis Laycraft, executive vice-president o f C a n a d i a n C a t t l e m e n’s A s s o c i a t i o n . L a yc ra f t s a i d Canada should now focus on a trade deal with Japan.

Canadian dairy farmers, who operate in a tightly controlled system that manages supplies and price, have raised concerns about competing against more imports allowed under trade pacts.

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never opposed trade deals themselves, however.

F l a v i o Vo l p e , p r e s i d e n t o f t h e A u t o m o t i v e Pa r t s Manufacturers’ Association, said the Canadian auto sect o r, e s p e c i a l l y s m a l l - a n d medium-size companies, will escape a threat from foreign competitors if TPP dies. The trade agreement would have allowed parts and autos to enter Canada duty free with just 30 per cent to 45 per cent of their content produced by a TPP nation, Volpe said.

U.S. farmers South of the border, many were disappointed, saying the move provides a fresh threat to a slumping agricultural economy that has grown increasingly dependent on exports.

Agricultural groups e x p re s s e d d i s a p p o i n t m e n t over the move and urged the new administration to find alternative ways to boost product shipments to Asian countries. Trump announced the cancellation on Jan. 24, quickly fulfilling a campaign promise.

Tr u m p w o n n e a r l y t w o thirds of the rural vote in Nov e m b e r, w i t h b i g a g r i cultural states including Iowa, Nebraska, Ohio and Indiana all lining up for the Republican.

The TPP, which was never approved by Congress, was a 12-nation trade pact which the Obama administration framed as a way for the United States to establish economic leadership in the region. But Trump, who wants to boost manufacturing, claimed the deal hurt the U.S. job market.

“The TPP held great promise for us, and has been a key priority for several years now. We’re very disappointed t o s e e t h e w i t h d r a w a l ,” said Ron Moore, president o f t h e A m e r i c a n Soy b e a n Association.

Soybeans have been a rare bright spot in the struggling agriculture sector and even helped boost overall U.S. economic growth as prices for most crops have faded. But strength in the oilseed’s price was largely due to overseas demand.

A 10 per cent jump in soybean shipments during the t h i rd q u a r t e r h e l p e d s p u r the biggest gross domestic product gains in two years.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) expects 2016-17 soy exports to hit a record 2.05 billion bushels, accounting for nearly half of the recently harvested U.S. crop.

The United States is a net exporter of agricultural goods, and shipments to the 11 other

countr ies in the TPP deal totalled US$61.735 billion in 2015, latest data shows. The Obama administration had touted TPP as a trigger for further gains. At its annual O u t l o o k Fo r u m i n 2 0 1 6 , the USDA had the med its trade-related sessions, “U.S. Exports in the warm glow of a c o m p l e t e d Tra n s - Pa c i f i c Partnership.”

Trump signalled he wants t o s t r i k e tra d e p a c t s wi t h individual countries instead o f j o i n i n g T P P, s a i d U . S .

Senator Charles Grassley, a Republican from Iowa. The message to the country was: “I like trade and we need to n e g o t i a t e d ow n b a r r i e r s,” Grassley told reporters on a conference call on Tuesday.

Negotiating bilateral deals c o u l d t a k e ye a r s, t h o u g h , Grassley said, adding that “it’s just not an easy thing to do.”

Japan is the top priority, he added.

China factor U.S. farmers and trade groups are also concerned that backing out of the deal could provide other countries with better access to China, a major agriculture goods importer that was not part of the TPP negotiations.

“Mounting competition and new trade agreements within that region that exclude the U.S. continue to block opportunities for the U.S. feed industry to capture this demand,” Joel Newman, president and chief executive of the Amer ican Feed Industry Association, said in a statement.

The U.S. Meat Expor t Fe d e ra t i o n , a tra d e gro u p that promotes sales of U.S. meat overseas, wants to hear details on what the Trump administration plans to do to improve trade now that TPP is officially dead.

“We urge the new administration to utilize all means available to return the United States to a competitive position, so that our industry can continue to serve this important international customer base and further expand our export opportunities,” Philip Seng, the federation’s chief executive, said.

U.S. meat exporters could have made their biggest p o t e n t i a l g a i n s i n Ja p a n , which bought US$2.88 billion of U.S. beef and pork in 2015, and Vietnam if TPP had been implemented, said Joe Schuele, federation spokesman. He declined to quantify in dollar amounts those possible gains.

“We look at access to the Asia Pacific region as being very, very important to both the beef and pork industries,” Schuele said.

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The Manitoba Co-operator | February 2, 2017

Province warns of flood risk

The Manitoba government says high snowfall and wet soils are causing enough concern to warrant an early flood report STAFF

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anitoba could see anything ranging from moderate to severe overland flood risk this spring, according to a provincial “conditions report” issued Jan. 30.

In f ra s t r u c t u re Mi n i s t e r Blaine Pedersen said the report, issued earlier than usual and in addition to the expected late-winter forecast, is necessary because a combination of conditions has led to elevated risk. “ We h a v e e x p e r i enced some unusual winter weather to this point that has contributed to an expanded risk of overland f l o o d i n g i n M a n i t o b a ,” Pedersen said. “At this time, we need to be aware of the potential for flooding with

the understanding that we have a couple more months of winter weather and the uncertainty of the spring melt rate.”

Pedersen said the staff at the Manitoba Hydrologic Forecast Centre will continue to assess data over the coming weeks to refine future flood outlooks.

The potential for overland flooding is estimated a s m o d e ra t e t o m a j o r i n m o s t a re a s o f t h e p r ov ince. The report notes this could change depending on weather conditions between now and the spring melt, with Februar y and March flood outlooks further defining the flood potential.

At this time, with future unfavourable weather conditions: • The Red, Souris, Pembina, L ow e r A s s i n i b o i n e a n d

of frost, and river and lake levels prior to spring run-off.

The provincial agency isn’t the only organization that’s keeping close tabs on the issue. The Assiniboine River Basin Initiative is watching the coming spring very carefully too, according to ARBI chair Allan Preston.

“While it is much too early to accurately forecast what spring may herald in terms of flooding, this winter’s heavy snowfall across the Souris River sub-basin in particular, coupled with saturated soil conditions over the entire Assiniboine basin, certainly have begun to raise some potential concerns,” Preston said.

Preston also said ARBI is determined to better understand the water movement across the basin and to help identify best prac-

Ro s e a u r i v e r s a n d t h e southwest region of the province are currently at risk for major flooding; • T h e Up p e r A s s i n i b o i n e R i v e r, e a s t e r n r e g i o n , Wi n n i p e g R i ve r, n o r t he r n Ma n i t o b a a n d T h e Pas regions including the Saskatchewan, Carrot and Swan rivers, are currently at r isk for moderate to major flooding, and; • The Interlake region and the Fisher River are currently at risk for moderate flooding.

Flood forecasters look at six pr imar y factors when assessing long-term prospects for potential spring floods, Pedersen said. In addition to soil moisture at freeze-up, other factors yet to be determined are winter snow, spring rain, how fast the snow melts, the depth

tices for adaptability and resilience. One such model i s t h e M a n i t o b a Fo r a g e and Grassland Association (MFGA)’s Aquanty project.

It will model the effects of flood and drought on soils and topography as well as simulating various mitigation measures to lessen flood and drought event impacts on agricultural lands.

The Manitoba government and municipalities are continuing to prepare for spring flooding. This includes working with municipal emergency management teams to review existing emergency response plans and sharing information through conference calls and flood information seminars in Morris, Brandon and Selkirk.

The first full flood outlook is expected at the end of February.

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anadian oat acres will likely be up in 2017, as relatively favourable cash prices draw in interest from producers, according to an oats merchandiser.

Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) oat futures climbed sharply higher during January but were still trading at a discount to the relatively steady cash market as of Jan. 25.

Some U.S. mills are paying more than others, but the Canadian prices are generally in the $3.50- to $3.60-per-bushel area in Manitoba, and $3 to $3.10 in Saskatchewan, according to Ryan McKnight of Linear Grain at Carman, Man. Those prices compare with the CBOT March contract that was trading Jan. 25 at roughly US$2.60 per bushel.

The CBOT oats contract’s structure means end-users can’t rely on milling quality when taking delivery against the futures, McKnight said. That lack of consistency was causing companies such as his to back away from using the futures or offering basis contracts.

While a more viable futures market would be welcomed, McKnight said the cash market was still sending the signals to farmers that increased acres were wanted in 2017.

Canada grew 2.8 million acres of oats in 2016, which compares with the previous five-year average of 3.1 million acres, according to Statistics Canada data.

“We’ll be seeing a lot more oat acres go in the ground, both in Manitoba and Saskatchewan,” said McKnight.

A reduced interest in growing wheat, along with profitable newcrop oats pricing opportunities of over $3 per bushel, were drawing in oats acres at the expense of wheat, he said.

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The Manitoba Co-operator | February 2, 2017

In Trump freeze, U.S. agencies delay rules affecting farms The move creates an air of uncertainty surrounding key provisions, such as the U.S. renewable fuel standard

BY CHRIS PRENTICE AND TOM POLANSEK

The freeze prompted worry in rural communities, though sources said such delays are not unheard of with a new administration.

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.S. regulators under the new presidential administration have instituted a freeze on rules key to the country’s Farm Belt, agricultural groups said Jan. 26, heightening uncertainty for some of the regions that helped propel Donald Trump into office.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will delay implementation of this year’s biofuels requirements along with 29 other regulations finalized in the last w e e k s o f Ba ra c k O b a m a’s presidency, according to a government notice. The U.S. Department of Agriculture will pause rules affecting livestock, groups said.

E PA a n d U S D A r e p r e sentatives did not respond to requests for comment.

The freeze prompted worry in rural communities, though sources said such delays are not unheard of with a new administration. Trump won nearly two-thirds of the rural vote in November, with big agricultural states lining up for the Republican.

The more than decade-old Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) has been stymied by regulatory delays in years past and is facing uncertainty under the new administration, including a proposed EPA chief who has been a critic of the program.

The RFS, which is aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and reliance on imported oil, requires that oil companies blend increasing amounts of biofuels, such as corn-based ethanol, into gasoline and diesel. Refiners that fail to do so must buy paper credits.

Some in the oil industr y were heartened by the news.

The oil industry has lobbied heavily for changes or a repeal of the policy.

“While the regulatory freeze implemented by President Trump does not change the statutory compliance of the RFS, it does provide an opportunity to take a closer look at this fundamentally flawed policy,” said Chet Thompson, president of the American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers, which represents companies including oil refiners.

Prices of the paper credits used by fuel companies to prove they are meeting the requirements dropped sharply after the news, falling to the lowest levels since November 2015.

The Renewable Fuels Association, which represents biofuels producers, said it did not expect the procedural delay to lead to any significant changes to the requirements.

The delayed fuel rules will be implemented on March 21, according to a federal register notice.

About a third of the 13.6 billion bushels of corn produced in the United States in 2015 was used to make fuel ethanol, according to the National Corn Growers Association.

The U.S. renewable fuel standard is just one of many things on hold as the new U.S. administration takes power. PHOTO: THINKSTOCK

At the USDA, “they put a regulatory freeze on everything that is in the pipeline,” said Dave Warner, spokesman

for the National Pork Producers Council.

The agency has put on hold new rules it had formerly said

would help protect meat producers from mistreatment by packing companies and processors, he said. The pork council opposes the measures, saying they are not necessary.

The freeze is also affecting new rules that would for the first time mandate specific space requirements for hens laying organic eggs, Warner said.

T h e U . S . C a t t l e m e n ’s Association said the delay in implementing USDA r ules involving meat packers was

worrisome. The group, which represents cattle producers, had supported the measures as needed to prevent anti-competitive buying practices.

It was not immediately clear when or if the USDA rules would be implemented.

“We are certainly on edge right now and hope that with fur ther review the Tr ump administration will see the value in those rules,” said Lia Biondo, the association’s policy and outreach co-ordinator.

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The Manitoba Co-operator | February 2, 2017

Parrish to expand Alberta retail reach

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rain company Parrish and Heimbecker plans to expand its crop input retail space into eastcentral Alberta by buying four store sites in a federally mandated sale.

The privately held Winnipeg firm on Jan. 16 announced it has reached an agreement w i t h A g r i u m’s re t a i l a r m , Crop Production Services, to buy the sites at Sedgewick, Wa i n w r i g h t , St . Pa u l a n d Marwayne.

The federal Competition Bu re a u i n Se p t e m b e r h a d ordered CPS to find a buyer for the four sites, which are all within about a 200-km-diameter area between Edmonton and Lloydminster.

The bureau had ordered the divestiture as a condition of its approval for CPS’s purchase of Andrukow Group Solutions, an independent crop retail chain operating mainly in Alberta.

Wi t h o u t t h e f o u r d i v e s titures, the bureau said at the time, CPS’s takeover of Andrukow “would lead to a substantial lessening or prevention of competition in the retail supply of urea, UAN or anhydrous ammonia in a number of local markets in Alberta and Saskatchewan.”

The retail sites at Marwayne and St. Paul, about 40 and 150 km northwest of Lloydminster respectively, were CPS retail stores. The Wainwright and Sedgewick sites, about 100 km and 175 km southwest of L l oyd m i n s t e r re s p e c t i ve l y, had belonged to the 18-store Andrukow chain.

T h e c o n s e n t a g re e m e n t with the Competition Bureau had called for CPS to use “c o m m e rc i a l l y re a s o n a b l e efforts” to close deals for the four sites within an agreedu p o n t i m e f r a m e, o r t h e bureau would send in a trustee to do so.

T h e a g re e m e n t w i t h t h e bureau also blocks CPS from buying similar types of ag retail and/or fertilizer assets i n t h e A n d r u k ow c h a i n’s c a t c h m e n t a re a f o r t h re e years — and from buying back the four divested sites for 10 years.

“Expansion into this geography and working with the experienced staff at these four new locations will be a great opportunity,” Justin Watson, P&H’s national director for crop nutrients, said Jan. 16.

Financial terms of P&H’s deal with CPS weren’t disclosed. The deal is expected to close Feb. 2.

Watson noted P&H has been “aggressively expanding its footprint” in the crop input business, putting up fertilizer plants, chemical sheds and seed facilities at its grain elevator locations.

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The Manitoba Co-operator | February 2, 2017

MacAulay pitches importance of Canada-U.S. agri-food trade At a recent meeting of U.S. agriculture legislators he pointed out the balanced nature of agriculture and food trade between the two countries

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“That’s the best way to ensure farmers have a prosperous future,” he said. “Today, the need for collaboration is even more important — given the growing competition we face beyond our common shores.”

At the same time, the two countries need to work to address their differences, he said. “The world’s demand for food is growing. There’s no question that our nations can respond to that demand, with our high-quality food and world-class producers. I want our producers to have access to those markets.

“And we must continue to show the world the benefits that trade brings for job creation and economic growth — not only for agriculture, but for all sectors.”

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mid rumblings of U.S. action against Canadian agri-food imports, Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay recently spelled out the importance of cross-border trade to American agriculture leaders.

In a speech in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to the annual meeting of the State Agriculture Leaders and the Legislative Agriculture Chairs Summit, MacAulay said in 2016, “$50 billion in agriculture and food products crossed our borders. We are each other’s largest trading partner in agriculture and food. Our agricultural trade is balanced, meaning we export just about as much as we import.”

Nine million American jobs “depend on trade and investment with Canada,” he pointed out. “North America is a marketplace of close to half a billion consumers for our homegrown North American farm and food products.

The Canada-United States trading partnership has been great for our economies. And it continues to be.

“We have no closer friend, partner, and ally than the United States.”

The integration of the North American agri-food systems “makes us more competitive here in North America and around the world,” he added.

“And it gives our consumers access to great food products 365 days a year.

“The fact is, Canada and the United States make great food together. Whether it’s beer or burgers or bacon, chances are you’ll find a little bit of Canada and the United States in every bite.”

The minister also reminded the audience that “the United States exports more agricultural products to Canada than it exports to China. Over half of the states in the union count Canada as their No. 1 agricultural export market. The bottom line is this: if we grow our trade, we grow our economies

— together. The sector creates jobs and we put more money Over half of the states in the union count Canada in the pockets of farmers.” as their No. 1 agricultural export market. The MacAulay noted that addbottom line is this: if we grow our trade, we grow ing Mexico to the equation made North America even our economies — together. more important to the global economy. “We export close to a quarter of a trillion dollars in agri-food and seafood products to the world.”

In a d d i t i o n t o p r o t e s t s “Our two countries are also a g a i n s t s u p p l y - m a n a g e d together to become more comworking hard to streamline products and a new chal- petitive around the world.

“That helps all of us. It helps trade in agriculture and food lenge under consideration over wheat, there is concern our farmers, and it helps our through regulatory co-operathat the U.S. country-of-origin people and our economies,” he tion. Through such co-operation, we can reduce red tape, labelling for meat shipments said.

“The long-standing partner- streamline our regulations and could be revived even though the World Trade Organization ship between the United States cut costs.”

MacAulay also noted the ruled it violated international and Canada continues to grow and we look forward to build- countries’ common goal is to trade laws.

MacAulay said a better course ing on this partnership with the keep their agriculture sectors of action is continuing to work new administration.

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TRUCK PARTS: 1/2 to 3 ton, new and used. We ship anywhere. Contact Phoenix Auto, 1-877-585-2300, Lucky Lake, SK. 2- TRUCK FIBERGLASS TOPPERS, 1 tan, 1 gray. Fit 2015 Ford 250 and 350 shortbox, $1500 OBO. 306-298-2068, Val Marie, SK. SOUTHSIDE AUTO WRECKERS located in Weyburn, SK. 306-842-2641. Used car parts, light truck to semi-truck parts. We buy scrap iron and non-ferrous metals.

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TRAILTECH, GVW 13,800 lbs., blue, used very little, wood deck 6.7’x18’, excellent condition. 306-493-7409, Delisle, SK. 2015 GERMANIC 31’ tridem end dump, lift axles, $42,000; 2005 Trailtech 27’ 5th wheel trailer, 20,000 axles w/loading ramps and self contained 545 Ferrari crane unit, $17,000; 1980 Muv-All 48’ equipment trailer, winch, hyd. beavertail, 25 ton capacity, $24,000; 1998 Loadline 28’ end dump, tandem, spring ride, $22,000; 1998 Loadline 29’ end dump, tandem, air ride, $25,000. Can-Am Truck Export Ltd., 1-800-938-3323, Delisle, SK. DL#910420.

BEHNKE DROP DECK semi style and pintle hitch sprayer trailers. Air ride, tandem and tridems. Contact SK: SCHOOL BUSES: 20 to 66 passenger, 306-398-8000; AB: 403-350-0336.

1991 to 2007, $2300 and up. 16 buses in stock! Call Phoenix Auto, Lucky Lake, SK. TOPGUN TRAILER SALES “For those who 1-877-585-2300. DL #320074. demand the best.” PRECISION AND AGASSIZ TRAILERS (flatdecks, end dumps, enclosed cargo). 1-855-255-0199, Moose Jaw, SK. www.topguntrailersales.ca 2016 SUBARU IMPREZA consumer reports as best small call starting at $23,360! Call for best price!! 1-877-373-2662 or www.subaruofsaskatoon.ca DL #914077.

2002 IH 2600 w/IH 320 HP eng., 10 spd., 221,000 kms, new 20’ BH&T, exc. rubber, vg, $49,500; 2009 Mack CH613, MP8 Mack eng., 430 HP, 10 spd., AutoShift, 463,000 kms, exc. 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, 1,000,000 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, exc. truck, $71,500; 1996 Midland 24’ tandem pup grain trailer, stiff pole, completely rebuilt, new paint and brakes, exc. 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 flatdeck, 230,000 kms, IH dsl., 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, flattop sleeper, good rubber, $22,500. All trucks Sask safetied. Trades considered.

All reasonable offers considered. Call Merv at 306-276-7518 res., 306-767-2616, cell, Arborfield SK. DL #906768.

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

2013 WILSON GRAIN TRAILER, current safety, $35,000. Call 204-955-2548, Ile GROW SOYBEANS? If you grow 1000 Des Chenes, MB. acres earn a free new pickup truck every 2000 VOLVO WG64F, 14’ gravel box, Volvo year and give last year’s away. Free report VED12 345 HP, 10 spd, 18,500 frts, 46 at www.profitfromthebean.com rears, 4-way lock up, 495,000 kms, $19,900. Norm 204-761-7797 Brandon MB 2010 TOYOTA TUNDRA, 4 door, longbox, NORMS SANDBLASTING & PAINT, 40 HD. New safety, clean, good cond, 245,000 2012 IHC TRANSSTAR, low pro, Max 300 HP diesel Allison auto trans, single axle, years body and paint experience. We do kms., $11,000. 204-655-3458, Sifton, MB. loaded cab, 13’ Armstrong landscape metal and fiberglass repairs and integral to dump, $39,900.; 2003 GMC C8500 tandaycab conversions. Sandblasting and dem, automatic, with 15’ box, low miles, paint to trailers, trucks and heavy equip. $34,900. K&L Equipment and Auto. Call Endura primers and topcoats. A one stop Ladimer, 306-795-7779, Ituna DL#910885 shop. Norm 306-272-4407, Foam Lake SK. PRAIRIE SANDBLASTING & PAINTING. Trailer overhauls and repairs, alum. slopes and trailer repairs, tarps, insurance claims, and trailer sales. Epoxy paint. Agriculture and commercial. Satisfaction guaranteed.

306-744-7930, Saltcoats, SK. 2014 LODE-KING SUPER B, alum. grain trailer, new tarps, new rubber 22.5, 2006 CHEV SILVERADO 2500, crew, 4x4, $87,000. 306-677-7617, Hodgeville, SK. longbox, 6.0L gas, only 70,000 kms., fresh 2000 CANCADE 2 hopper tandem, 36’, safety, very good, $12,900. Cam-Don Mosafetied, c/w 10” Cancade hopper auger, tors Ltd. 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK. $23,000. 306-255-7777, Colonsay, SK. NEW 2017 40’ Wilson Pacesetter tandem axle grain trailer, 11-24.5 tires, alum. wheels, elec. tarp. 2017 45’ Timpte, 2 hopper tridem grain trailer, alum. wheels, 11-24-5 tires. Recent trade: 2015 Emerald 2 hopper steel tridem grain trailer, good condition. Neil 306-231-8300 Humboldt

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

129,000 kms, 11R22.5 tires, c/w wet kit for only $65,000. New MB. safety.

204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB.

NEW NEW 2018 tri-axle 45’, air ride, 78” sides, Canadian made, $52,000 low price.

Buy now! Call 306-563-8765, Canora, SK. REMOTE CONTROL TRAILER CHUTE openers can save you time, energy and keep you safe this seeding season. FM re- 1998 KENWORTH T800, new grain box, mote controls provide maximum range Detroit engine, 60 Series, 10 spd. trans., and instant response while high torque $48,000. 204-325-5677, Winkler, MB. drives operate the toughest of chutes.

Easy installation. Kramble Industries, call 306-933-2655, Saskatoon, SK. or visit us online at: www.kramble.net

2012 PETE 388, 70” sleeper, “Crate Drop GRASSLAND TRAILERS QUALITY In” ISX 565 HP at 750,000 kms, 18 spd., PRODUCTS AT WHOLESALE PRICES. 12 fronts, 40 rears, 3.70, lots of chrome, 20’ steel stock, starting at $13,550 up to 8’ $77,900. Norm 204-761-7797 Brandon MB width available; 25’ Duralite alum. at $25,250; Krogerman bale bed at $11,000.

Glen 306-640-8034, 306-266-2016, Wood 2002 KENWORTH T800 w/new grain Mountain, SK. or email gm93@sasktel.net box, rebuilt engine and turbo with warranty. $68,000. 204-325-5677, Winkler, MB.

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

24’ GOOSENECK 3-8,000 lb. axles, $7890; Bumper pull tandem lowboys: 18’, 16,000 lbs., $4750; 16’, 10,000 lbs., $3390; 16’, 7000 lbs., $2975, 8000 lb Skidsteer, $1990 Factory direct.

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2004 PETERBILT 330, tandem axle, C&C, long WB, Cat dsl., 10 spd trans, AC, low miles, alum. wheels, $26,900, w/new B&H $48,900. K&L Equipment and Auto. Ph Ladimer, 306-795-7779 Ituna. DL#910885 1981 INTERNATIONAL TANDEM, 13 spd., 466 DT eng., 365,000 kms, complete new engine 6 yrs ago, 20’ B&H, remote tailgate and hoist, vg tires, great condition, $22,500. Call 306-630-9838, Brownlee, SK. AUTOSHIFT TRUCKS AVAILABLE: Boxed tandems and tractor units. Contact David 306-887-2094, 306-864-7055, Kinistino, SK. DL #327784. www.davidstrucks.com

2012 MACK PINNACLE CXU613, 34” flattop sleeper, removable roof fairing, Mack MP8, 455 HP, Eaton 13 spd trans, safetied, $49,900. Norm 204-761-7797 Brandon MB

REMOTE CONTROL ENDGATE AND hoist systems can save you time, energy and keep you safe this seeding season.

Give Kramble Industries a call at 306-933-2655, Saskatoon, SK. or visit us online at: www.kramble.net 2015 DAKOTA ALUM. seed tender with SS conveyer system, self-contained w/remote controls, or can be run off truck wet kit, exc. cond., fresh MB safety. 45’Lx102”W, loaded trailer, air ride, alum. outside rims, 11R24.5, $107,000. Located at Kamsack, SK. Call 204-526-0748 or 204-526-0321.

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

3- 2007 MACKS, 10 speed Eaton auto., new 20’ CIM B&H, fresh Sask. safeties. Call 306-270-6399, Saskatoon, SK. www.78truxsales.com DL #316542.

PRECISION TRAILERS: Gooseneck and bumper hitch. You’ve seen the rest, now 1976 HEAVY 6500 GMC with 400 bu. box own the best. Hoffart Services, Odessa, SK. and roll tarp, new hoist, asking $12,000 OBO. 306-778-3749, Swift Current, SK. 306-957-2033 www.precisiontrailers.ca

2010 PROSTAR 485, HD Cummins, 18 spd., 46 rears/lockers, new 24.5 rear rubber, fresh safety, $49,900. Cam-Don Motors Ltd. 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK.

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2005 PETE 378, pre-emission, C15 Cat, WILL DO STYROBLOCK cocoon harvesting FARM/CORPORATE PROJECTS. Call A.L. 18 spd., full lockups, flat-top, winch, safe- and custom pollination. Call Maurice Management Group for all your borrowing Wildeman, 306-365-7802, Lanigan, SK. and lease requirements. 306-790-2020, tied, $37,500. 306-563-8765, Canora, SK. Regina, SK. 2006 FREIGHTLINER tandem axle, daycab, Mercedez power, auto, nice clean safetied tractor, $19,500. 780-983-0936, Clyde, AB. COMPRESSOR TRACTOR, Leroy, 4 cyl. eng., 2 cyl. compressor, in working cond., $2100. Call 306-630-9838, Brownlee, SK. 1x6x8 AND 1x8x8 2nd cut wind shelter 2005 GMC C7500 van truck, Cat engine, boards, $385/1000 bf. One bundle covers 24’ van body, good condition, S/A, nice 74’ of fence. $197.12. Ph. 306-469-7817, cab, $8500. 1-888-278-4905 or view Big River, SK. www.christiansenlumber.ca www.combineworld.com ROUGH LUMBER: 2x6, 2x8, 2x10, 1” boards, windbreak slabs, 4x4, 6x6, 8x8, all IICHUCK TREE MOVER, new, never used, in stock. Custom sizes and log siding on LONG LAKE TRUCKING, two units, custom hydraulic, $2480. www.combineworld.com order. Call V&R Sawing 306-232-5488, hay hauling. 306-567-7100, Imperial, SK. 1-888-278-4905.

CUSTOM BALE HAULING. Will haul large Rosthern, SK. squares or round. Phone 306-567-7199, Farming is enough of a gamble, advertise in Kenaston, SK. the Manitoba Co-operator classified section. ANDRES TRUCKING. Hauling equipment, bins, livestock, towing. Canada/USA. Call 2009 FORD EXPLORER LTD., V8, AWD, It’s a sure thing. 1-800-782-0794. or text 306-736-3454, South East, SK. loaded, 4 leather buckets, new winter tires, very good condition, 219,000 kms.

EQUIPMENT TOWING/ HAULING. ReaPhotos. 306-843-2934, Wilkie SK sonable rates. Contact G H Wells Services CONTINUOUS METAL ROOFING, no ex- and Trucking, 306-741-9059, Morse, SK. 2016 SUBARU FORESTER name top pick posed screws to leak or metal overlaps. for 2016. Starting from $29,360. Great se- Ideal for lower slope roofs, rinks, churchlection to choose from!! 1-877-373-2662, es, pig barns, commercial, arch rib building and residential roofing; also available JIM’S TUB GRINDING, H-1100 Haybuster www.subaruofsaskatoon.ca DL #914077. in Snap Lock. 306-435-8008, Wapella, SK. with 400 HP, serving Saskatchewan. Call SPECIAL PURCHASE OF new and near- TRUSSES: 35’ step hip trusses, 20 pcs., 306-334-2232, 306-332-7332, Balcarres. new 2014-2015 Crosstek XVs. Save up to 6/12, under tarp, paid $16,000 sacrifice $5000. Come in quickly!! 1-877-373-2662. 1/2 price $7999 OBO; 1 set of 20’ mono www.subaruofsaskatoon.ca DL #914077. steps, 40 pcs., 4/12, $2999 OBO. NEUFELD ENT. CORRAL CLEANING, 306-668-0199, Martensville, SK. payloader, Bobcat with rubber tracks and vertical beater spreaders.

Phone 306-220-5013, 306-467-5013, Hague, SK. CAN-AM TRUCK EXPORT LTD., Delisle, SK, CUSTOM LIQUID MANURE hauling, 3 1-800-938-3323. 2012 KW w/900 IXS, 18 CONCRETE FLATWORK: Specializing in tanks available. Contact George in Hague, spd., 46,000 rears, 4-way locks, 60” sleep- place & finish of concrete floors. Can ac- SK. 306-227-5757. er, 580,000 kms, 40,000 kms since over- commodate any floor design. References BRUSH MULCHING. The fast, effective haul, $85,000; 1998 Loadline 29’ gravel available. Alexander, MB. 204-752-2069. way to clear land. Four season service, trailer, air ride, $25,000; 1998 Loadline 28’ competitive rates, 275 HP unit, also avail. gravel trailer, spring ride, $22,000; 2012 trackhoe with thumb, multiple bucket atWestern Star DD15 Detroit 18 spd., 40 tachments. Bury rock and brush piles and rears, w/4-way lock, APU unit, $60,000; fence line clearing. Borysiuk Contracting 1997 Sterling single axle tractor, 3126 Cat, Inc., www.bcisk.ca Prince Albert, SK., 10 spd., 23,000 rears, $8500; 2007 IHC 306-960-3804.

4400, DT466, 6 spd., air ride, w/24’ van, 325,000 kms, $16,000; 2005 Western Star, MULCHING- TREES, BRUSH, Stumps.

C15 Cat, 18 spd., 46,000 rears, locks, 36” today 306-933-2950. Visit us at: sleeper, low kms, clean truck, $45,000; www.windandweathershelters.com Call 400 KW to 800 KW gensets, low hours; COMMERCIAL GRADE Wind and weather www.maverickconstruction.ca DUGOUTS: 120x60x14’, 2002 Pete 320, 3126 Cat, auto w/side load shelter buildings available in widths from REGULATION garbage unit, $30,000; 2014 Freightliner 20’ to 90’. Prices starting at $2495. If you $2000; 160x60x14’, $2950; 180x60x14’, daycab, DD15, 13 spd., 40 rears, 4-way have bought an auction building and need $3450; 200x60x14’, $3950; Larger sizes locks, 240,000 kms, new safety, warranty to upgrade to more durable material or available. Travel incl. in Sask. Gov’t grants to 800,000 kms or 2019, $75,000; 2008 parts we can help. Located in Yorkton. available. 306-222-8054, Saskatoon, SK. Kenworth 800 daycab, C15 Cat, 18 spd., 46 Contact Paul at 306-641-5464 or Ladimer rears, 4-way locks, 700,000 kms, $68,000; 306-795-7779.

2003 Freightliner Columbia, Detroit 60 SeRead the latest ag news ries, 13 spd., 40 rears, $23,000; 2000 Hit our readers where it counts… in the clasWestern Star, Detroit 60 Series, 13 spd., sifieds. Place your ad in the Manitoba Coon your smartphone…anytime.

40 rears, $21,000; 2001 Freightliner FL80, operator classifed section. 1-800-782-0794.

Cat 3126, auto, 15’ Midland, $38,000; Download the app at 2003 Pete 379, 6NZ Cat, 6100 hrs. since agreader.ca/mbc overhaul, 18 - 46,000 full locks, 48” sleeper, $48,000; 2005 Trailtech 27’ 5th wheel TOWING AND STORAGE COMPOUND in trailer, 20,000 axles w/loading ramps and East Central, SK. Well maintained trucks. self contained 545 Ferrari crane unit, Long term contracts. Monthly sales contin$17,000. Gensets available. Financing ue to grow. Only towing business within a available, OAC. www.can-amtruck.com 100 km radius. Call 306-590-8987.

PIONEER 2436 Primary jaw crusher with DL#910420. vibratory feeder, dsl. or electric, $95,000 MANUFACTURING BUSINESS. Welding, OBO. 204-372-6832, Broad Valley, MB. SPECIAL PURCHASE OF new and near light fabricating. one-of-a-kind product. 1979 CAT D8K, hyd. straight tilt dozer or new 2014-2015 Crosstek XVs. Save up to Mainly Ag. Peak sales Sept - March. Owned angle available, winch, 90% UC remaining, $5000. Come in quickly!! 1-877-373-2662. 30 years, room for growth. Relocatable. $46,000. More items avail. Robert Harris, $195,000. plus inventory; 50’x70’ shop, 204-642-9959, 204-470-5493, Gimli, MB. www.subaruofsaskatoon.ca DL #914077. $325,000. 306-446-4462, North Battleford, View: www.Robertharrisequipment.com SK. glelias@hotmail.com 1974 CAT D7F, 14’ angle dozer, 26” pads, 3306 eng., 60% UC, vg cond., $42,000 OBO. 204-467-2109, Stonewall, MB. CAT HYDRAULIC PULL SCRAPERS: 463, 435, 80 and 70, all vg condition, new conversion. Also new and used scraper STRONG SINGLE HIVES or nucs for sale. tires. Can deliver. 204-793-0098, Stony Call Andy, Steinbach, MB., 204-381-7993, DEBTS, BILLS AND charge accounts too Mountain, MB. 204-346-9701. andyloewen@hotmail.ca high? Need to resolve prior to spring? Call TWO VOLVO A-30D Articulated trucks, us to develop a professional mediation 23.5x25 tires, 2003 and 2004, $85,000 plan, resolution plan or restructuring plan. each. 204-795-9192, Plum Coulee, MB. Call toll free 1-888-577-2020.

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 2003 270C JD EXCAVATOR, 10,300 hrs., QA, wrist and dig buckets, hyd. thumb, $62,500. Call 204-746-4131 or view website: www.equipmentpeople.com 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.

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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.

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

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

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 HYDRAULIC PULL SCRAPERS 10 to 25 yds., exc. cond.; Loader and scraper tires, time, 204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB. custom conversions available. Looking for 2006 JD 3800 TELEHANDLER, 3900 hrs. Cat cable scrapers. Quick Drain Sales Ltd., new Michelin rubber. Call for attachments. 306-231-7318, 306-682-4520 Muenster SK 204-522-6333, Melita, MB. HYDRAULIC SCRAPERS: LEVER 60, 70, NEW 8’, 3 PTH, PTO snowblower; 3- old 80, and 435, 4 to 30 yd. available. Rebuilt trucks w/snowblowers; 4- truck snow for years of trouble-free service. Lever blades; 2- V-plows for graders; Side wings Holdings Inc. 306-682-3332 Muenster, SK. for graders; Bombardier w/broom; 2- 4x4 holder w/snowblower; 4x4 trackless with D69U 1959, canopy, winch, angle blade, broom; 4x4 trackless w/blade; 12- load- about 400 hrs. on new rails, sprockets, ers, dozers and excavators; IH TD9-92 corner bits and cutting edge, direct start w/loader, $5900; Cat D2-5U w/loader, engine, good operating condition, $12,900 $4900; 20- Graders being parted out; 7- OBO. 306-769-4132, Arborfield, SK. work ready graders; Over 400 buckets for loaders and backhoes; Over 300 construc- CASE 590 BACKHOE, 4x4, extendahoe; JD tion tires, new and used; Hundreds of hyd. 772BH grader, w/snow wing; Gas or procylinders; Over 70 sets of forklift forks; 52’ pane powerplant G25UHIS, 205 hrs. scissor lift; 15- Running forklifts from 2 to 306-238-4411, Goodsoil, SK. 9 ton, 1988 Clark 668 grapple skidder; 1989 TJ 380B line skidder; IH 3964 feller ANGLE DOZER w/TILT for a D7G; Also buncher; Case 125B delimber; JD 190D ex- straight dozer w/tilt; Brush rake to fit D6R, cavator; Sawmill and other bush equip.; D6N and JD 850. 306-238-4411, Goodsoil.

1998 EX270 excavator; Over 50 genera- LOG GRAPPLE TO FIT Komatsu 500 size tors, 3 to 193 KW; Over 1000 new and loader. Danny Spence, 306-246-4632, used UC rollers; 2- 811 Bobcat backhoe at- Speers, SK. tachments; New/used parts of all types; Hundreds of misc. attachments. Central SKIDSTEER: 2008 CASE 465 Series III, Canada’s largest wreckers of construction cab, heat, new tires, 2700 hrs., $21,000. equipment. 2 yards, over 50 acres. Call Call 306-940-6835, Prince Albert, SK. Cambrian Equipment Sales Ltd., Winnipeg, MB. Ph. 204-667-2867, fax 204-667-2932.

2007 ELRUS 2442 jaw crusher, $152,000; F700 tow truck, fully equipped, 2 MACK TANDEM trucks w/dump boxes, Ford Pro Ag Sales, 306-441-2030, any$7700 ea; IH 366 dsl., 34,000 kms and 16’ $24,900. time.

North Battleford, SK. van body. Few other trucks in stock; 100’ ladder truck; 2 Cat scrapers 463, $23,000 2010 JD 624J wheel loader, 5000 hours, for pair; New 24’ garbage box. Salvage of excellent condition, QA. 780-983-0936, all types. Call Cambrian Equipment Sales Westlock, AB. Ltd., 494 Panet Road, Winnipeg, MB., 204-667-2867 fax 204-667-2932.

2004 CAT D7R-XR Series II angle dozer, full canopy and ripper. 780-983-0936, Westlock, AB.

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

FARM AND INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICAL motor sales, service and parts. Also sale of, and repairs to, all makes and sizes of pumps and phase converters, etc. Tisdale Motor Rewinding 1984 Ltd., 306-873-2881, fax 306-873-4788, 1005A111th Ave., Tisdale, SK. tmr@sasktel.net Website: www.tismtrrewind.com

FOR ALL YOUR STRUCTURAL STEEL, roofing and siding needs, big or small. Call Fouillard Steel Supplies, St. Lazare, MB. 1-800-510-3303. Remember nobody sells roofing and siding cheaper!! Nobody.

AFAB INDUSTRIES POST frame buildings.

For the customer that prefers quality.

1-888-816-AFAB (2322), Rocanville, SK. WINTER BOOKING DISCOUNTS ON STEEL farm buildings. Order your steel farm building now before prices increase, and do not pay until spring. Factory direct steel buildings built to suit your operation. Call Prairie Steel now to lock in your price for winter fabrication - we offer all sizes and options. Leasing options available. Contact us at 1-888-398-7150 or email buildings@prairiesteel.com POLE BARNS, WOODSTEEL packages, hog, chicken and dairy barns. Construction and concrete crews available. Mel or Scott, MR Steel Construction, 306-978-0315, Hague, SK. BEHLEN STEEL BUILDINGS, quonsets, convex and rigid frame straight walls, grain tanks, metal cladding, farm- commercial. Construction and concrete crews.

Guaranteed workmanship. Call your Saskatoon and Northwest Behlen Distributor, Janzen Steel Buildings, 306-242-7767, Osler, SK. WOOD POST BUILDING packages or built on site. For early booking call 1-800-667-4990 or visit our website: www.warmanhomecentre.com STRAIGHT WALL BUILDING packages or built on site. For early booking call 1-800-667-4990 or visit our website: www.warmanhomecentre.com INSULATED FARM SHOP packages or built on site, for early booking call 1-800-667-4990 or visit our website: www.warmanhomecentre.com

3 - WESTEEL ROSCO grain bins, 3352 bu.; $1675/ea.; 2 - 3850 bu. $1925/ea.

All 19’ diameter. All to be moved.

204-669-9626, Morris, MB. area.

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

2003 VOLVO G740B tandem drive, snow wing Volvo D10 (219-243 HP), 8400 direct 3406B, N14, SERIES 60, running engines drive powershift (8 fwd, 4 reverse), Articu- and parts. Call Yellowhead Traders, lated frame, 14’ moldboard, 12,056 hrs., 306-896-2882, Churchbridge, SK. $39,900. Norm 204-761-7797 Brandon MB CAT C12, 355 HP, runs good, still in truck, SKIDSTEER ATTACHMENTS: Buckets, rock come and have a listen! $7500. Cam-Don buckets, grapples, weld-on plates, hyd. au- Motors Ltd., 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK. gers, brush cutters and more large stock.

Top quality equipment, quality welding WANTED DIESEL CORES: ISX and N14 and sales. Call Darcy at 306-731-3009, Cummins, C15 Cats, Detroits Ddec 3, 4, 306-731-8195, Craven, SK. DD15. Can-Am Truck 1-800-938-3323.

GRAIN BIN INSTALLATION. Large diameter bin setup, concrete, repairs. Quadra Development Corp., 1-800-249-2708.

11R24.5 SUPERHAWK new industrial 290 CUMMINS, 350 Detroit, 671 Detroit, tires, 16 ply, tubeless, $359. Series 60 cores. 306-539-4642, Regina, SK 1-888-278-4905. www.combineworld.com DIESEL ENGINES, OVERHAUL kits and GARWOOD IND. 12 yard pull scraper, parts for most makes. Cat, CIH, Cummins, hyd. control, 9’ cut width, hydraulic unload Detroit, Mack. M&M Equipment Ltd., Parts assist, $16,900. 1-888-278-4905 or view and Service phone: 306-543-8377, fax: www.combineworld.com 306-543-2111, Regina, SK.

REDUCED! 2300 bu. Westeel hopper bin, like new, double skids and ladder, only $5000. 306-260-6132, Hanley, SK.

FOR ALL YOUR grain storage, hopper cone and steel floor requirements contact: Kevin’s Custom Ag in Nipawin, SK. Toll free: 1-888-304-2837.

BIN MOVING, all sizes up to 19’ diameter, w/wo floors; Also move liquid fert. tanks.

306-629-3324, 306-741-9059, Morse, SK.

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

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

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2006 D61 PX-15, 2405 orig. hrs., 6-way blade, 34” pads, near new UC, 155 HP, exc. working cond., S/N #B41323, $68,000.

Can deliver. 204-743-2324, Cypress River.

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

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

204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB. 1980 D8K CRAWLER, dirt till blade, bush sweeps, good undercarriage, $38,000.

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2005 PETERBILT STAHLY, Cummins, Allison auto., New Leader L3020 G4, monitor, New Leader controller, Starlink GPS 4145 hours, $78,000; 2004 Peterbilt, Cummins, Allison auto, 1800 gal stainless, 80’ boom, Raven controller, Raven AutoSteer, Raven section shutoff, 4270 hours $65,000. USD prices. 406-466-5356, Choteau, MT. www.fertilizerequipment.net

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NEW 2016 BRANDT swing away augers, 13110HP+, 4 to choose from. 2 electric 567 JD BALER very good condition, and 1 hyd. swing away, 13,000 bu. per/hr. $19,500 OBO. Phone: 204-886-3407 3 augers, M13X110 HP, 1 auger, 10”x80’ $33,000 ea. Call any time, 204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB. BRANDT 8x50, BLUE, hyd. mover, winch, bin sweep, good cond. Ed 306-272-3848, 306-269-7745, Foam Lake, SK.

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MERIDIAN GRAIN AUGERS available with self-propelled mover kits and bin sweeps. Call Kevin’s Custom Ag in Nipaw- 2013 CLAAS 3300 RC Quadrant 3x4 square in, SK. Toll free 1-888-304-2837. baler, approx. 7000 bales made, vg cond., $110,000. Can deliver. Call anytime WINTER CLEARANCE: Loaded HD8-39/ 204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB. HD8-46/ TL 10-39 plus SLMD12 - 72 and SLMD12 - 95 plus. Used Augers: 2014 HD 2000 HESSTON 856A baler, 11,000 bales, 8-53 loaded, excellent; 2012 TL 10-39; 540 PTO, bale kicker, gauge wheels, hyd.

2012 SLMD 12-72 with winch and swing PU, 14l-16.1 tires, $11,970. South Country mover; Brandt 10x60 S/A: Wheatheart Equipment, 306-721-5050, Regina, SK. 8x51’ c/w mover. Also dealer for ConveyAll Conveyors. Leasing available! Call Dale at Mainway Farm Equipment, 306-567-3285, 306-567-7299, Davidson, 2010 MACDON M150, 35’, Outback steerSK. www.mainwayfarmeguipment.ca ing, double knife drive, shifting table, new MERIDIAN AUGERS IN STOCK: swings, knife, extra lighting, hyd. mounted roller, truck loading, Meridian SP movers. Call 825 header hrs., 1101 eng. hrs., $87,500.

Hoffart Services Inc., Odessa, SK., Call 306-630-9838, Brownlee, SK. 306-957-2033.

PICKUP REEL PARTS WAREHOUSE: NEW MERIDIAN AUGERS: TL12-39 with MacDon, UII, JD, Hart Carter, CNH, AGCO. 37 HP, EFI Vanguard eng., c/w mover, HD We distribute parts for all PU reels. Call clutch, reversing gearbox and lights. Retail 1-888-278-4905. www.combineworld.com $24,200, cash price $19,500.

306-648-3622, Gravelbourg, SK. 2012 CONVEY-ALL TCHSS 1045 con- 2000 AG SHIELD Yield Shield, 30’ canoveyor, 10”x45’, stainless steel w/Flave con- la pusher, overall good condition, $2950. veyor and skid mount wet kit, $19,800. 1-888-278-4905 www.combineworld.com www.combineworld.com 1-888-278-4905 2016 FARM KING 13x85 Winter Clearance, 2012 MANDAKO SWATH ROLLER, 10’ 1 only! Call Cam-Don Motors Ltd., poly, axle mount, electric winch, excellent condition, $2980. 1-888-278-4905 or view 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK. www.combineworld.com 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.

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

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.

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BOOK NOW, TAKE DELIVERY, DON’T PAY UNTIL NOVEMBER, 2017. Top quality MERIDIAN bins. All prices include: skid, ladders to ground, manhole, set-up and delivery within set radius. Meridian Hopper combos: 3500 bushel, $10,450.

SPECIAL: 5000 bu., $13,990. We manufactor superior quality hoppers and steel floors for all makes and sizes. Know what you are investing in. Call and find out why our product quality and price well exceeds the competition. We also stock replacement lids for all makes and models of bins.

Leasing available. Hoffart Services Inc., 306-957-2033, Odessa, SK.

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

306-220-1278, Saskatoon and Regina, SK.

SEED CLEANERS SALE: 2015 Orion screen machine, many upgrades - better than new. Good selection of screens; 1995 Kamas Westrup air/screen machine, UB1500 4 variable pitch decks. Excellent selection of screens; 2015 Mercury indents, easy change nickel plated non-stick shells; 1995 Carter day indents; 1994 14M Forsberg Gravity, new shaker arms and your selection of new deck screen; 1995 Damas indent, extra shells; 6 pairs of spiral separators. Call Warren 204-730-0430 or Simon 204-720-9155, Ellis Seeds, Wawanesa, MB.

BOND SEA CONTAINERS. New, used and modified sea containers. All sizes avail.

Buy, rent or lease. Call Bond today POLY GRAIN BINS, 40 to 150 bu. for grain 306-373-2236, joe@bondind.com or visit cleaning, feed, fertilizer and left over treat- www.bondind.com ed seed. 306-258-4422, Vonda, SK. DUAL STAGE ROTARY SCREENERS and www.buffervalley.com Kwik Kleen 5-7 tube. Call 204-857-8403, Portage la Prairie, MB. or visit online: www.zettlerfarmequipment.com BROCK (BUTLER) GRAIN BIN PARTS and accessories available at Rosler ConUSED LMC GRAVITY SEPARATORS, 400 struction. 306-933-0033, Saskatoon, SK. BPH and 300 BPH units available. Call LMC Canada 1-800-667-6924.

KEHO/ GRAIN GUARD/ OPI STORMAX. LIFETIME LID OPENERS. We are a stocking dealer for Boundary Trail Lifetime Lid For sales and service east central SK. and Openers, 18” to 39”. Rosler Construction MB., call Gerald Shymko, Calder, SK., CUSTOM COLOR SORTING chickpeas to mustard. Cert. organic and conventional.

306-742-4445 or toll free 1-888-674-5346.

2000 Inc., 306-933-0033, Saskatoon, SK. 306-741-3177, Swift Current, SK. KEHO/ GRAIN GUARD Aeration Sales and Service. R.J. Electric, Avonlea, SK. Call 306-868-2199 or cell 306-868-7738.

CONTAINERS FOR SALE OR RENT: All sizes. Now in stock: 50 used, 53’ steel and insulated SS. 306-861-1102, Radville, SK. SHIPPING CONTAINERS FOR SALE. 20’53’, delivery/ rental/ storage available. For inventory and prices call: 306-262-2899, Saskatoon, SK. www.thecontainerguy.ca

BUILD YOUR OWN conveyors, 6”, 7”, 8” and 10” end units available; Transfer conveyors and bag conveyors or will custom build. Call for prices. Master Industries Inc. www.masterindustries.ca Phone 1-866-567-3101, Loreburn, SK. NEW BATCO 2075 w/electric drive kit.

Retail $36,500. Blow-out Special, $28,500.

306-648-3622, Gravelbourg, SK.

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

WESTERN GRAIN DRYER, mfg. of grain BATCO CONVEYORS, new and used, dryers w/auto. drying/moisture control. grain augers and SP kits. Delivery and Updates to Vertec roof, tiers, moisture control. Economic designed dryers avail. leasing available. 1-866-746-2666.

1-888-288-6857. westerngraindryer.com NEW CONVEY-ALL DRIVE OVER belt conveyor w/electric drive 20 HP motor.

Retail $15,000. Special year end price, $12,900. 306-222-6173, Saskatoon, SK.

BALE SPEARS, high quality imported 20’ and 40’ SHIPPING CONTAINERS, FERTILIZER SPREADERS, 4-8 ton, 10 ton from Italy, 27” and 49”, free shipping, exand storage trailers. Large Sask. inventory. Willmar Tender. Call 204-857-8403, Port- cellent pricing. Call now toll free Phone 1-800-843-3984 or 306-781-2600. age La Prairie, MB. 1-866-443-7444, Stonewall, MB.

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

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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2010 JOHN DEERE 9870 STS, 2794 sep. hrs., 20.8R42, Maurer eExt, was $176,900, now $152,300! South Country Equipment, 306-842-4686, Weyburn, SK.

AGRA PARTS PLUS, parting older tractors, tillage, seeding, haying, along w/other Ag equipment. 3 miles NW of Battleford, SK. off #16 Hwy. Ph: 306-445-6769.

2004 JOHN DEERE 9760 STS, 2640 sep. hrs., 800/70R38, Touchset, was $105,200, now $90,575! South Country Equipment, 306-842-4686, Weyburn, SK.

TRIPLE B WRECKING, wrecking tractors, combines, cults., drills, swathers, mixmills. etc. We buy equipment. 306-246-4260, 306-441-0655, Richard, SK.

2004 JOHN DEERE 9860 STS, 2619 sep. hrs., 20.8x42, Kuchar rub bars, was $132,000, now $113,650! South Country 2007 JD 1770NT 16 row 30” planter, Equipment, 306-842-4686, Weyburn, SK. c/w 2 pt. hitch, liquid fertilizer kit, 600 2001 9650 STS, 2349 sep. hrs., 3476 eng. gallon liquid fert. tank, 240 gal. liquid fert. hrs., 2500 acres on new concaves, duals, tank, MaxEmerge XP, not used last 2 Outback steering valve, in great condition, years, monitor and controller included, c/w PU header, $62,500. Also with 930 30’ $60,000. 204-871-0925, MacGregor, MB. flex head, $75,000 for all. May separate.

Call 306-630-9838, Brownlee, SK. ALLIED 6’ SNOWBLOWER 3PTH, good condition, asking $890. 204-728-1861, Brandon, MB. AGED INVENTORY SALE! New Artsway 3PT snowblowers made in Ontario, 72” manual turner $2750; 78” hyd. turner, $3550; 96” hyd., $5400; 102” hyd., $6950; 108” hyd., $7200; 102 and 120” hyd. contractors, $7790 + $9100 faded paint. Limited quantities. One used 84” hyd., $2700; One used 102” single auger hyd., $4500. Cam-Don 2013 JD 640D 40’, hydra float, pea au- Motors Ltd., 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK. ger, hyd. tilt, for STS/S series, vg cond.

1-888-278-4905. www.combineworld.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

MACDON HEADERS!! Lots available! 35’, 40’ and 45’. D60’s, D65’s, FD70’s, FD75’s in stock now. www.combineworld.com 1-888-278-4905.

NH SF115, 130’, 1200 Imperial gal. tank, RECONDITIONED rigid and flex, most 2 rinse tanks, wheel boom sprayer, makes and sizes; also header transports. $19,000 OBO. 306-327-7198 Kelvington SK Ed Lorenz, 306-344-4811, Paradise Hill, SK www.straightcutheaders.com S67XL FLEXI-COIL, 100’, rinse tank, foam marker, 1200 gallon, windscreens.

306-493-7409, Delisle, SK. NEW MD PW8 16’ pickups for CNH and JD, trades wanted! $29,800.

1-888-278-4905. www.combineworld.com 2013 JD 4940, 1850 hrs., 1600 gal. tank.

120’, 2 sets of tires, JD Height control, 2630 GPS, 3000 receiver, $280,000.

204-247-2142, Roblin, MB. 2015 JD R4045, 1117 hrs., 120’ boom, 20” nozzle spacing, AutoTrac, JDLink, float 800/55R46R1, $501,800. South Country Equipment, 306-721-5050, Regina, SK.

Penno’s Machining & Mfg. Ltd. Eden, MB 204-966-3221 Fax: 204-966-3248

1995 ROGATOR 854, 4115 hrs., 90’ boom, 800 gal. poly tank, EZ-Boom and Steer, floats, 320/90R46, $39,200. South Country Equipment, 306-721-5050, Regina, SK.

Check out A & I online parts store www.pennosmachining.com HEADER TRAILERS & ACCESSORIES. Arc-Fab Industries. 204-355-9595 charles@arcfab.ca www.arcfab.ca

2011 JD 4830, 100’, with only 1150 hours, full AutoSteer, 1000 gal. SS tank, all options, both sets of tires, $219,000.

306-948-7223, Biggar, SK.

PICKUP REEL PARTS WAREHOUSE: MacDon, UII, JD, Hart Carter, CNH, AGCO. We distribute parts for all PU reels. Call 2007 7010 Case/IH, dual wheels, w/2016 1-888-278-4905. www.combineworld.com header, $170,000. Call A.E. Chicoine Farm Equipment, 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK. 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.

BRAND NEW CLAAS LEXION 780TT, fully loaded with all options. Delivery available. 218-779-1710, Minnesota.

2011 CLAAS LEXION 760, 700 sep. hrs., fully loaded, $265,000 CAD OBO; 2010 Lexion 590, fully loaded, 500 sep. hrs., $220,000 CAD OBO. All exc. cond., used only in small grains; 2000 Lexion 480, $27,000 CAD OBO. Call 218-779-1710, Bottineau, ND.

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2013 VERSATILE SX275, 120’, AutoBoom, crop dividers, duals, 600 hrs., shedded, vg lease return, $175,000. Cam-Don Motors Ltd., 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK. 2014 JD 4730, 500 hrs., 100’ boom, Autotrac, JD link, floats 20.8x38, also narrow set, asking $285,000. Call 306-441-8466, Battleford, SK.

FLOATER TIRES: Factory rims and tires: John Deere 4045, 710/60R46, $19,500; 800/55R46, $23,500; JD 4038, Case 4420, WANTED: NICE R72 Gleaner w/Cummins 650/65R38 Michelin tires and rim, engine. Call 701-340-5061, Minot, ND. $13,500. Sprayer duals available. Call TRACTORS, COMBINES, SWATHERS, 306-697-2856, Grenfell, SK. ploughs, cultivators, tires and rims, hyd. cylinders, balers, older trucks, crawlers.

204-871-2708, 204-685-2124, Austin, MB. 2010 JD 9870 STS, loaded, 4 WD, only 480 sep./ 600 eng. hrs, $269,000 CAD GOODS USED TRACTOR parts (always OBO. 218-779-1710, Bottineau, ND. buying tractors). David or Curtis, Roblin, 2011 JD 9770 STS, 2123 eng. hrs., 1494 MB., 204-564-2528, 1-877-564-8734. sep. hrs., 520x42 duals, FCC, spreader, 2015 BOURGAULT 3320 XTC, 76’, side Contour-Master, fore/aft, Y&M, shedded, G.S. TRACTOR SALVAGE, JD tractors band, 10”, 6550 cart, $265,000 OBO. Can good condition, $175,000. 204-362-1337, only. Call 306-497-3535, Blaine Lake, SK. arrange delivery 306-563-8482 Yorkton SK Portage la Prairie, MB. SMITH’S TRACTOR WRECKING. Huge 1997 CONCORD 4812, DS dry with NH3, 2006 9660 WTS, 914 PU, duals, 2300/ inventory new and used tractor parts. Dutch openers, 2000 JD 1900 seed cart, 1550 hrs. $132,500. A.E. Chicoine Farm 1-888-676-4847.

270 bu, $25,000. 306-452-3233, Antler, SK Equipment 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK. COMB-TRAC SALVAGE. We sell new and 2014 JOHN DEERE S670, 410 sep. hrs., used parts for most makes of tractors, 5010 CONCORD with 3400 tank, 50’ 10” 520/85R42, AutoTrac, PowerGard warran- combines, balers, mixmills and swathers. spacing, edge-on shank, 4” openers, full ty to Sept./19, $372,470. South Country 306-997-2209, 1-877-318-2221, Borden, Agtron Blockage, $35,000 OBO. Ogema, SK. 306-459-7519, 306-459-7539.

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2012 JOHN DEERE S690, 708 sep. hrs., 650/85R38, ProDrive trans w/HarvestSmart, $353,400. South Country Equipment, 306-721-5050, Regina, SK.

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

BOURGAULT 5710 64’, 9.8” space, steel packers, MRB’s, 2005 Bourgault 6350 air cart, DS, in-cab controls. Will separate.

Best offer. 306-277-4503, Gronlid, SK.

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2010 65’ 3310 BOURGAULT Paralink, 12” spacing, mid row shank banding, double shoot, rear hitch, tandem axles, low acres, $145,000. 2002 49’ Morris Maxim air drill, 12” spacing, w/7240 Morris grain cart, $52,000. A.E. Chicoine Farm Equipment, 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK. 70’ SEEDMASTER, M fold, 12” spacing, lift kit, Smart hitch, c/w 2013 Flexi-Coil 580 auger 10”, dual 650’s and Valmar 1665 canola box. 306-648-7765 or 306-648-3216, Gravelbourg, SK.

COMBINE WORLD is now wrecking seeding equipment! Bourgault 5350, Bourgault 2155, Flexi-Coil 3450, JD 1820.

Call for pricing and availability on parts!

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JOHN DEERE 8630, PTO, tires like new, excellent condition, $19,500. 306-861-4592, Fillmore, SK.

2012 JOHN DEERE 9560R, 2916 hrs., 520/5R46, GreenStar, 5 hyd. outlets, DEGELMAN 45’ LAND ROLLER, $34,900; Command View, $330,100. South Country Flexi-Coil 30’ 6000 disc drill, $16,900 and Equipment, 306-721-5050, Regina, SK. 57’ 5000, $17,900; Wishek 38’ disc, $104,900. Pro Ag Sales, 306-441-2030, 2014 JOHN DEERE 6125R Premium anytime. North Battleford, SK. MFWD, 1563 hrs., with H340 loader. Was $148,400 - Now $127,775! South Country Equipment, 306-721-5050, Regina, SK.

PACKER WHEELS: Many wheels available for Bourgault, SeedMaster and Seed Hawk BREAKING DISCS: KEWANEE, 14’ and 2012 JOHN DEERE 9510RT, 1661 hrs., air drills, $45. Phone 1-888-278-4905 or 12’; Rome 16’ and 9’; Wishek 14’ and 30’. GreenStar, JDLink, 36” tracks, AJ hitch, 2- DMI 7 shank rippers. 1-866-938-8537. visit: www.combineworld.com $337,450. South Country Equipment, 42’ K-HART DISC DRILL, 2010, DS, 12” WANTED MODEL 8810 Bourgault air seed- 306-721-5050, Regina, SK. spacing, $26,500. Phone 306-255-7777, er or 9400 Bourgault cultivator 40’.

Colonsay, SK. 2013 JD 9560R, duals, 1943 hrs., 306-560-7679, 306-576-2171 Wishart, SK. $373,000. Nelson Motors & Equipment, 2011 MORRIS CONTOUR drill 61’, 12” 1992 37’ CASE/IH 5600 HD cultivator, 1-888-508-4406. www.nelsonmotors.com space, paired row w/Morris 8650 TBH var. w/Degelman mounted 4-row harrows, rate cart, 5000 acres on new Morris open- $25,000. A.E. Chicoine Farm Equipment, 2015 JD 9620R duals, PTO, 669 hrs, ers, $189,000. Cam-Don Motors Ltd., 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK. $540,000. Nelson Motors & Equipment, 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK. 2016 JOHN DEERE 2410, 63’ deep tillage 1-888-508-4406. www.nelsonmotors.com 2003 FLEXI-COIL 2340, TBH, very good cultivator, 12” spacing, 550 trips, JD 3 bar mech., $14,900. Cam-Don Motors Ltd., harrows. 306-231-8060, Englefeld, SK. 2012 JD 9560R duals, PTO, 2539 hrs, 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK. $360,000. Nelson Motors & Equipment, 1-888-508-4406. www.nelsonmotors.com FLEXI-COIL 300B c/w Barton openers, 38’, 12” spacing, $8900. Cam-Don Motors Ltd., 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK. 2012 JD 9560R duals, PTO, 2246 hrs., $355,900. Nelson Motors & Equipment, 2010 MORRIS 8370, 3 tank, variable rate, 1-888-508-4406. www.nelsonmotors.com TBT, 440 bu., $69,900. Cam-Don Motors Ltd., 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK. 2012 JD 9560R, duals, 2032 hrs, $328,500. Nelson Motors & Equipment, JD 1830, 2008, 50’, w/JD 1910 TBH air 1-888-508-4406. www.nelsonmotors.com cart, 430 bu., 10” spacing, Pattison liquid fert., excellent. 306-493-7409, Delisle, SK. 2012 MORRIS CONTOUR II 61’ air drill, 2016 VERSATILE SD550 Ezee-On 15’ offset 2013 JD 6170R, MFWD, loader, 1500 hrs., 12” spacing, w/8650 XL air cart w/duals, disc, 550 lbs./ft., HD bearing pkg., $184,000. Nelson Motors & Equipment, var. rate, Eston special fertilizer Broadcast 26”x3/8” notched. Lease or finance OAC. 1-888-508-4406. www.nelsonmotors.com kit, Bourgault tillage tool, 3/4” Eagle Beak Cam-Don Motors 306-237-4212 Perdue SK 2013 JD 6170R, MFWD, loader, 1500 hrs., knives, $185,000. Ph Gerald 306-379-4530 $184,000. Nelson Motors & Equipment, or Nathan 306-831-9246, Fiske, SK. 1-888-508-4406. www.nelsonmotors.com 2013 SEED HAWK 6012, TBH 600 air cart, double shoot, $215,000. 306-831-9497, 2012 JD 7200R, MFWD, IVT, 2226 hrs., Tessier, SK. $186,900. Nelson Motors & Equipment, 1-888-508-4406. www.nelsonmotors.com 2013 BOURGAULT 3320 XTC 66’, 10” WANTED: 4W305; 4W220; 220 and D21. space, MRB, DS, Bourgault updates done, 8050 or 8030 MFWD. blockage and X20 monitors c/w 6700 cart, 8070, 2012 JD 9560RT, PTO, 1940 hrs, 2 fans, 4 metering tanks, conveyor, duals, 701-240-5737, Minot, ND. $366,000. Nelson Motors & Equipment, whole unit always shedded, exc. cond., 1-888-508-4406. www.nelsonmotors.com $320,000. 780-872-3262, Lashburn, SK. 1998 FLEXI-COIL 57’ 5000 air drill and 320 1981 WHITE 105 with 10’ Leon dozer 1996 JD 7800, MFWD, loader, 11,845 hrs, bu. tank, $20,000 OBO. Troy 306-296-7899 blade, fair cond., $9000. 306-561-7780, $59,500. Nelson Motors & Equipment, 1-888-508-4406. www.nelsonmotors.com or Jerome 306-296-7784, Frontier, SK. Davidson, SK.

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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.

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

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www.bigtractorparts.com HARMONY NATURAL BISON buying fin16’ PEELED RAILS, 2-3” $7.50 ea., 125 per ished up to $6.25/lb HHW; Culls up to bundle; 3-4” $9.25 ea., 100 per bundle; $5.25/lb HHW; Feeders up to $4.75/lb 4-5” $11 each, 75 per bundle. Vermette LW. Call/text 306-736-3454, SE Sask.

Wood Preservers, 1-800-667-0094, Spruce Home, SK info@vwpltd.com BISON WANTED - Canadian Prairie Bison is looking to contract grain finished bison, GUARANTEED PRESSURE TREATED fence as well as calves and yearlings for growing posts, lumber slabs and rails. Call Lehner markets. Contact Roger Provencher at Wood Preservers Ltd., ask for Ron 306-468-2316, roger@cdnbison.com 306-763-4232, Prince Albert, SK.

2010 CLAAS XERION, 2040 hrs., CVT 50 kms/hr., front hitch, 800R38, $187,000; 2012 MF 8690, 3500 hrs, CVT, 50 kms/hr., $125,000; 2014 Deere 8360R, 1960 hrs, IVT, 50 kms/hr, $190,000; 2014 Case 370 CVT, 220 hrs., 50 kms/hr, front hitch, 900/R42, $225,500; 2014 Fendt 718 Profi, 750 hrs., front hitch, 50 kms/hr., 710R42, $165,000; (3) 2016 Fendt 936’s, 400 hrs., loaded, call for price; 2015 Fendt 939, 1050 hrs., front PTO, $250,000; 2011 Fendt 939, 830 hrs., 65kms/hr., $237,000; 2011 Fendt 939, 3400 hrs., 65 kms/hr., front PTO, $180,000; 2005 Fendt 930, 10,000 hrs., new 900 tires, $79,000. Many more in stock! Phone 519-955-1331, www.rozendaalclinton.com

QUILL CREEK BISON is looking for finMULCHING- TREES, BRUSH, Stumps. ished, and all other types of bison. COD, Call today 306-933-2950. Visit us at: paying market prices. “Producers working www.maverickconstruction.ca with Producers.” Delivery points in SK. and MB. Call 306-231-9110, Quill Lake, SK. SEASONED JACK PINE firewood: Available in bulk bags or 4’ lengths, split. Also green or dry in log lengths. Can deliver.

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1998 JD 1820, 61’, 10” spacing, double shoot, with 1998 JD 1910 cart, $35,300.

South Country Equipment, 306-721-5050, Regina, SK. 2013 SEEDMASTER 74-12TXB, w/2014 JD 1910- 550 bu. cart, 8 run double shoot, GreenStar, $232,050. South Country Equipment, 306-721-5050, Regina, SK. 2008 SEEDMASTER 64-12TXB, dual castors, castoring rear outer wing wheel, lift kit, $92,600. South Country Equipment, 306-721-5050, Regina, SK.

2012 JD 9560R, duals, 1816 hrs, $366,000. Nelson Motors & Equipment, 2006 CAT D8T SU dozer, single shank ripper, cab air, 11,000 hours, work ready, 1-888-508-4406. www.nelsonmotors.com $150,000. 204-795-9192 Plum Coulee, MB 2005 JD 9620, duals, 5017 hours, $172,700. Nelson Motors & Equipment, 1984 IHC 5088, 130 HP, 8920 hrs., 1-888-508-4406. www.nelsonmotors.com 20.8x38 radials, triple hyds., dual PTO, $17,500. 204-525-4521, Minitonas, MB. 2007 JD 9620, triples, 5094 hours, www.waltersequipment.com $192,200. Nelson Motors & Equipment, 1996 CASE 5240, 5300 hrs., can be 1-888-508-4406. www.nelsonmotors.com equipped w/loader; 1999 MX120, 4400 hrs.; 1999 MX170, 4600 hrs. w/loader. 1996 JD 8870, duals, 4895 hours, $81,900. Nelson Motors & Equipment, Call 204-522-6333, Melita, MB. 1-888-508-4406. www.nelsonmotors.com 2013 140A FARMALL Case/IH w/loader, 2011 HITACHI 270 CL-3 excavator Isuzu, 1800 hrs., $82,000. A.E. Chicoine Farm 2002 JD 9420, duals, 4600 hours, 4 cyl. 147 HP dsl. eng., 5’ WBM bucket Equipment, 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK. $127,700.

Nelson Motors & Equipment, w/hyd. thumb, 32’’ tracks, 8692.5 hrs., AC, heater, 2 spd., exc. working cond., LIZARD CREEK REPAIR and Tractor. We 1-888-508-4406. www.nelsonmotors.com $125,000.

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(Warranty). buy 90 and 94 Series Case, 2 WD, FWA 204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB. tractors for parts and rebuilding. Also have 2012 JD 9560R, duals, 1811 hrs., rebuilt tractors and parts for sale. $356,000. Nelson Motors & Equipment, 1-888-508-4406. www.nelsonmotors.com 306-784-7841, Herbert, SK.

1994 FLEXI-COIL 5000 57’, 12”, single WANTED: CASE 2096 FWA tractor in shoot air pac, w/Flexi-Coil 2320 TBH cart, good shape, with Cararro front end, with 28,250.

South Country Equipment, or without FEL. Phone 306-257-3677.

306-721-5050, Regina, SK. 1980 CASE 4490, 4WD, singles, new motor 2010 SEEDMASTER 70-12TXB, w/2010 JD (100 hrs), 175 HP, asking $8000 OBO. Call 1910-430 bu. cart, 750/65R26 large rear 306-778-3749, Swift Current, SK. tires, 8-run DS, $191,000. South Country Equipment, 306-721-5050, Regina, SK. 2012 SEEDMASTER 66-12 TXB, Raven Cruizer II, in-cab monitor, Matrix hyd. 2010 CIH STEIGER 335, powershift, Autoblock, Pattison kit, $153,000. South Coun- Steer, 520/85x42 duals, rear weights, shedded, only 775 hours, $185,000. try Equipment, 306-721-5050, Regina, SK. 204-268-2853, Selkirk, MB. 2006 SEEDMASTER 66-12, double shoot/ JD air pack, pneumatic packers, had a JD 1910 cart on it, $100,650. South Country Equipment, 306-721-5050, Regina, SK. WANTED: CASE 8630 w/orig. 30 Series 2007 SEEDMASTER 80-14, w/2011 engine. Call 701-340-5061, Minot, ND. Bourgault 6550 tank, Smart Hitch, double 1978 3130 JD TRACTOR, very good condishoot, $191,000. Call South Country tion, 5000 original hours. $11,500 OBO. Equipment, 306-721-5050, Regina, SK. Phone: 204-886-3407 2006 SEEDMASTER 66-12ATD with 2006 JD 1910 430 bu. TBH Smart Hitch, JD towers, 8-run DS, $159,550 South Country Equipment, 306-721-5050, Regina, SK.

FORD TANDEM DISC 13’ wide, new front notched blades, plain back blades, 20” diameter blades front and back, nice shape, $4000 OBO. 204-669-9626, Winnipeg, MB 2001 DEGELMAN 70’, original tines at 24” manual adjust, one owner, $25,800 OBO. 306-563-8482, Rama, SK. FLEXI-COIL 60’ HARROW packer draw bar, very good condition. 306-560-7679, 306-576-2171 leave message, Wishart, SK 2016 DEMO 80’ DEGELMAN land roller, Odessa Rockpicker Sales. 306-957-4403, Odessa, SK. PHILLIPS 4350 rotary harrow, teeth wore very little, in great shape, $17,250. Call 306-630-9838, Brownlee, SK.

2012 JD 9560R, duals, 1816 hrs, $366,000. Nelson Motors & Equipment, 1-888-508-4406. www.nelsonmotors.com 2009 JD 9630, triples, 3950 hrs, $240,000. Nelson Motors & Equipment, 1-888-508-4406. www.nelsonmotors.com 2012 JD 9560R, duals, 1685 hours, $352,000. Nelson Motors & Equipment, 1-888-508-4406. www.nelsonmotors.com JD 9300, 1997, 5996 hrs., 24 spd., triples, 4 hyds., wired for GPS, excellent. JD 8110, 2001, FWA, 4000 hrs, 1000 PTO, excellent. 306-493-7409, Delisle, SK. JD 4630, loader, cab; Case 2870, 4x4, Degelman dozer; Cockshutt 550 gas; 1991 GMC 17’ B&H. 306-238-4411, Goodsoil, SK

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MITCH’S TRACTOR SALES LTD., 204-750-2459 (cell), St. Claude, MB. Mitchstractorsales.com 2- JD 2130s, 3 PTH, 2 hyds, w/wo loader; JD 2950, 2WD, Sign up for daily enews at CAH, 3 PTH, 2 hyds; JD 2950, MFWD, 3 PTH, 2 hyds, w/loader; JD 2955, MFWD, 3 manitobacooperator.ca PTH, 2 hyds, w/loader; JD 3150, MFWD, 3 PTH, 2 hyds, w/loader; JD 3155, MFWD, 3 PTH, 2 hyds, w/loader; 2- JD 4050s, MFWD, 3 PTH, PS, w/o loaders; 2- JD 4450s, MFWD, 3 PTH, 15 spd, w/loader; JD 6420, MFWD, 3 PTH AutoQuad, 1994 NH 8870, MFWD, big single tires, w/loader; JD 6430, MFWD, 3 PTH, Auto- 3 PTH, runs excellent, quad, w/loader; JD 7600, MFWD, 3 PTH, 204-730-3139, Glenboro, MB. $40,000. Call PowerQuad, w/loader; JD 7800, MFWD, 3 PTH, PowerQuad, w/loader.

2006 NEW HOLLAND TG255 FWA SuperWANTED: 8440 or 8450 JD with PTO. Steer c/w front and rear duals, good tires, Must be in good shape. 204-843-2917, front and rear weights, 3PTH, 4 remotes, 1000 PTO. Field ready. Excellent cart tracAmaranth, MB. tor. 306-595-2180, Pelly, SK. STEVE’S TRACTOR REBUILDER specializing in rebuilding JD tractors. Want Series 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 7000s to rebuild or for parts. pay top $$. Now selling JD parts.

1992 FORD VERS. 976, recent repairs, 204-466-2927, 204-871-5170, Austin, MB. Atom Jet, Outback AutoSteer, 7400 hrs., JD 4230, new tires 18.5x38, $11,000; JD $47,500 OBO. 204-242-4332, Manitou, MB. 4020, dual hyds, PTO, good tires, $7000.

Both 100 HP w/PS. 204-525-4521, Minitonas, MB. www.waltersequipment.com

FOR SALE BY TENDER: 42’ Rite-Way land roller, S/N 051034. Tenders close Feb. 10, 2017. Submit tenders to McMahon Co-op, Box 6, McMahon, SK., S0N 1M0. Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Call Gordon 306-627-3434.

WRECKING FOR PARTS: 4440 JD, complete OH eng., vg sheet metal and cab; 1135 Massey, c/w vg running engine and sheet metal. 1-877-564-8734, Roblin, MB. IHC 6200 PRESS DRILL, 2 - 8’ steel press, new tires, always shedded, mint SELLING: 1986 2950 JD, big rubber, 9000 hours. Variety of horses for sale. cond., $2000. 204-526-2424, Bruxelles MB 204-628-3366, Waterhen, MB. JD 7200 PLANTERS IN STOCK, 8 to 16 row, any planter makes available. Call 2000 JD 7710, 5130 hrs; 2006 JD 7720, Reimer Farm Equipment, Gary Reimer, 4600 hrs; 2000 JD 7810, 5500 hrs; 1997 7710, 5500 hrs; 1999 JD 6410, 3400 hrs.

204-326-7000, Hwy #12, Steinbach, MB. w/640 loader. All MFWD and can be WANTED: MORRIS SEED-RITE M1100, equipped w/loaders. 204-522-6333, Melita 33’ or 44’ with transport wheels. Call 2007 JD 6430 FWA, premium, 1 owner, 306-842-6360, Griffin, SK. 1300 hrs., c/w all options incl. 3 PTH, 673 2009 JD 1790 CCS planter, 16/31 row, 30” self levelling loader with E/H quick attach, or 15” row spacing, drawbar hitch, Yetter w/bucket and grapple, pallet forks and floating row cleaners, Ridgeland mud bale spear, asking $90,000. 306-740-7911, cleaning gauge wheels, Keaton seed firm- Stockholm, SK. ers, In-furrow liquid fertilizer, Precision planting 20/20 monitor, E-sets, air force 2004 JD 9520, 4WD, 4600 hrs., Auto-down force control. Corn, soybean 800/70R38 duals, 4 remotes, ActiveSeat, and canola seed meters w/loading convey- HID lights, nice clean tractor, $159,000.

306-743-7622, Langenburg, SK. or, $130,000. 306-697-7203, Grenfell, SK.

NORTHFORK- INDUSTRY LEADER for over 15 years, is looking for finished Bison, grain or grass fed. “If you have them, we want them.” Make your final call with Northfork for pricing! Guaranteed prompt payment! 514-643-4447, Winnipeg, MB. WANT TO PURCHASE cull bison bulls and cows, $5/lb. HHW. Finished beef steers and heifers for slaughter. We are also buying compromised cattle that can’t make a long trip. Oak Ridge Meats, McCreary, 204-835-2365, 204-476-0147.

2011 MORRIS CONTOUR 61’, 12” space, DS, 6000 acres on Atom Jet openers, 5.5x8 semi pneumatic packers, new hoses, 2013 Morris 8650XL TBT mech. drive, vg 1988 CASE 7130 MFWD, 6800 hrs., poor cond, $165,000. 306-421-3865 Estevan SK paint, runs exc., priced for quick sale, $30,000. Ph. 204-730-3139, Glenboro, MB. 2002 BOURGAULT 8810 52’, packers, 8” sp. $36,000; 1996 Bourgault 40’ 8800/3195, $16,000. 306-563-8482, Rama, SK.

SPRUCE FOR SALE!! Beautiful locally grown trees. Plan ahead and renew your shelterbelt or landscape a new yardsite, get the year round protection you need.

We sell on farm near Didsbury, AB. or deliver anywhere in Western Canada. 6 - 12’ spruce available. Now taking spring orders while supplies last. Phone 403-586-8733 or visit: www.didsburysprucefarms.com

100 BRED BISON HEIFERS, excellent quality, ready to go. Call Doug at Quill Creek Bison, 306-231-9110, Quill Lake, 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.

NILSSON BROS INC. buying finished bison on the rail, also cull cows at Lacombe, AB. For winter delivery and beyond. Smaller groups welcome. Fair, competitive and assured payment. Contact Richard Bintner 306-873-3184.

WANTED: ALL KINDS of bison from yearBLOCKED SEASONED JACK Pine firewood lings to old bulls. Also cow/calf pairs. Ph and wood chips for sale. Lehner Wood Pre- Kevin at 306-429-2029, Glenavon, SK. servers Ltd., 306-763-4232, Prince Albert, SK. Will deliver. Self-unloading trailer.

APPROX. 70- 2016 bison calves for sale.

Nice looking group. Offers. Call Marvin at 306-929-2775, Prince Albert, SK. NEW AD! 40 bred Plains heifers, bred to Plains bulls, $5200/ea. Call 306-944-4925, Plunkett, SK.

BEV’S FISH & SEAFOOD LTD., buy di- BISON CALVES, bulls and heifers, $2300 rect, fresh fish: Pickerel, Northern Pike, each. Call Frank 306-662-4163, Maple Whitefish and Lake Trout. Seafood also Creek, SK. available. Phone toll free 1-877-434-7477, 306-763-8277, Prince Albert, SK. THE PASKWAW BISON PRODUCERS COALITION is a registered Non-Profit Corporation dedicated to raising public awareness to the threat Malignant Catarrhal FeNEW AND USED generators, all sizes from ver (MCF) poses to the bison industry. For 2013 CIH L785 FEL w/grapple and bucket. 5 kw to 3000 kw, gas, LPG or diesel. Phone further info contact Robert Johnson Fits on Case Puma 200, $18,000; Also for availability and prices. Many used in pskwbpc@gmail.com have some rear weights as well, $1.75/lb. stock. 204-643-5441, Fraserwood, MB. 204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB. CRAIG SNOW WING, 12’, c/w frame, mounts and hydraulic block off a 1997 Champion 730A-VHP Series V grader, $4900. View at: www.combineworld.com 1-888-278-4905.

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.

12’ DEGELMAN DOZER and frame, manual angle, new cutting edge, fits most 2WD & EX-GOVERNMENT STAND-BY UNITS: FWA, $5900. 306-948-7223, Biggar, SK. 12V92 w/400 KW, 600 volts, 388 hrs, 10’ DEGLEMAN DOZER blade, manual an- $25,000; 12V92 w/400 KW, 600 volts, 419 gle, lift up & down, no brackets, $4500. hrs, $25,000; 12V92 w/400 KW, 600 volts, 638 hrs, $25,000; 16V92 w/500 KW, 600 Phone 780-367-2292, Willingdon, AB. volts, 700 hrs, $25,000; 16V92 w/800 KW, 600 volts, 700 hrs, $30,000; KT450 Cummins w/250 KW, $15,000. Can-Am Truck Export Ltd, 1-800-938-3323, Delisle, SK. WANTED: APPROX. 60 pcs Stealth side band reinforcement brackets, #BG101; Also want JD 1900 seed tank meter boxes in good cond. 204-655-3458, Sifton, MB. 4020 JOHN DEERE TRACTOR, w/595 Buhler Q/A loader, new paint, nice condition, asking $9000; 570 Degelman high lift rock picker, ground drive w/clutch, asking $4000 OBO; Convey-All conveyor deck, with 30’ conveyor, rotates, asking $2600; 40 Cockshutt tractor w/post pounder, asking $2950. 204-728-1861, Brandon, MB. 1984 CHEV 3T, B&H, $9000 OBO; Forklift stonepicker, $500; Zamboni style Badger shop sweeper, $6000 OBO; CIH 2388 concaves, $200 ea.; Karcher hot water washer, $700 OBO. 306-272-7038, Foam Lake, SK. GPS OUTBACK EZ-DRIVE TC with S2 Display, hyd. steering control. Will fit all ATX Case/IH 4 WD tractors and other makes, $3300. Call A.E. Chicoine Farm Equipment, 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK.

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ODESSA ROCKPICKER SALES: New Degelman equipment, land rollers, Strawmaster, rockpickers, protill, dozer blades.

BIRD WATCHERS CALL To The Far North!

306-957-4403, 306-536-5097, Odessa, SK. Bird stands and natural locations available.

FLAX STRAW BUNCHER and land levelers. Year round bird and wildlife watching.

Building now! Book orders by year end for Tree stands, ground blinds, and natural lo2016 prices! 306-957-4279, Odessa, SK. cations available. North Western Saskatchewan. Ron Kisslinger 306-822-2256 RICHARDSON GRADER, good condition, or email: p.r.service@sasktel.net $2100.

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1993 FORD 846, 7792 hrs., 230 HP, 4 WD, Flaxcombe, SK. 18.4R38 duals, PTO, 4 hyds., diff lock, cab, AC, heat, 14 spd. std. trans., $46,000 OBO. Call 204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB. DRILL STEM: 200 3-1/2”, $45/ea; 400 WANTED: Older and newer tractors, in 2-7/8”, $32/ea; 400 2-3/8”, $33/ea; 300 running condition or for parts. Goods Used 1” rods. 306-768-8555, Carrot River, SK. Tractor Parts, 1-877-564-8734.

1982 835 VERSATILE, 8837 hrs., Atom Jet WANTED: BOURGAULT field cultivator NEW YELLOW JACKET STEEL PIPE, hyds., air ride seat, extra lighting, 18.4x38 35-40’ w/harrows; Also a Flexi-Coil or 2.375” O.D. x .125WT, .69¢/ft. and 4.500” duals, good condition, $21,500. Call Bourgault air seeder or air drill w/ cart in x .125/.188WT. at $1.49’/$1.80’. Located in Camrose, AB. 306-955-3091 for info.

306-630-9838, Brownlee, SK. good condition, either 33-40’. Call 204-728-1861, Brandon, MB. VERSATILE 375, 400, 435, 550 used; 450, NEW 36” AND 42” STEEL PIPE. Great 500 and 550DT new. Call KMK Sales Ltd. WANTED: USED 10’ grain bagger. Call Eric for landrollers. Located at Camrose, AB. 306-272-7038, Foam Lake, SK. 306-682-0738, Humboldt, SK. 306-955-3091 for more info.

BRED HEIFERS, DISPERSALS and more Saturday, Feb. 4, 1 PM, Johnstone Auction Mart, Moose Jaw, SK. Gieg & Setrum Dispersals, Taylor & Raketti Reduction, Mish & Daymen bred heifers and more expected. Ph. 306-693-4715, pics and details www.johnstoneauction.ca PL #914447.

OSSAWA ANGUS, MARQUETTE, MB. has for sale yearling and 2 year old bulls and open yearling heifers.

Call 204-375-6658 or 204-383-0703.

STEWART CATTLE CO. & Guests Bull Sale: February 23rd, 2017, 1:30 PM, Neepawa Ag-Plex, Neepawa, MB. 50 Black Angus bulls; Simmental cross Angus bulls.

Contact Brent Stewart 204-773-2356, 204-773-6392. View our catalogue online: www.stewartcattle.com Email: stewartcows@wificountry.ca YEARLING ANGUS BULLS. Canadian bloodlines. Top quality. Phone 306-877-2014, Dubuc, SK. Hit our readers where it counts… in the classifieds. Place your ad in the Manitoba Cooperator classifed section. 1-800-782-0794.

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CATTLEMAN! AGAIN THIS year we have an excellent selection of polled Purebred Charolais bulls. Both yearling and 2 year olds. White and Red factor. As well as a group of very low birth weight bulls suitable for heifers. Shop early for best selection. Visit the farm or on the web at: www.defoortstockfarm.com Phone Gord or 22nd ANNUAL Cattleman’s Connection Sue at 204-743-2109, Cypress River, MB. Bull Sale, March 3, 2017, 1:00 PM at Heartland Livestock, Brandon, MB. Selling COMING 2 YR. old polled PB Charolais 100 yearling Black Angus bulls. For catalog bulls, come red factor. Call Kings Polled or more info call Derrick Pilatic, Brook- Charolais, 306-435-7116, Rocanville, SK. more Angus 204-841-5466, Barb Hart 204-476-2607; Barb Airey, Manager HBH BECK McCOY BULL SALE, Wednesday, Farms, 204-566-2134, Raymond Airey February 22, 2017 at 2:00 PM, Beck Farms, 204-734-3600, rbairey@hotmail.com. Milestone, SK. 92 Charolais and HereSales Management, Doug Henderson, ford bulls on offer. Wade 306-436-7458 403-782-3888 or 403-350-8541. or Chad 306-436-7300. Catalogue online at: www.mccoycattle.com BLACK ANGUS AND POLLED Hereford bulls bred for calving ease, feed efficiency, CREEK’S EDGE PUREBRED Charolais bulls fertility and longevity. Semen tested and for sale off the farm. 60 yearlings and 6 delivery available. Call Don Guilford, two year olds. We welcome you to our bull 204-873-2430, Clearwater, MB. pen anytime. Also selling purebred Charo65 RISING 2 yr. old Red and Black Angus lais replacement heifers. Please phone bulls. Info sheets available. Triple V Stephen 306-279-2033 or 306-279-7709, Ranch, Dan Van Steelandt 204-665-2448, Yellow Creek, SK. View all our bulls online 204-522-0092; Matt 204-267-0706. www.creeksedgecharolais.ca www.vvvranch.com Melita, MB. POLLED PB YEARLING CHAROLAIS REGISTERED BLACK ANGUS yearling bulls, performance and semen tested. Will bulls, low birthweight, very quiet. We’ve keep until April, $3000-$4000. Charrow Bill 306-387-8011, been in registered Blacks for over 50 yrs. Charolais, Buy now and save! EPD’s and delivery 780-872-1966, Marshall, SK. available. Amaranth, MB., 204-843-2287.

NEILSON CATTLE COMPANY Charolais SOUTH VIEW RANCH has Black and Red Bull Sale, Friday March 10, 1:00 PM at Angus 2 year old bulls. Ceylon, SK. Call the Ranch, hwy #47 south of Willowbrook, Shane 306-869-8074, Keith 306-454-2730.

SK. Offering 30 coming 2 yr. old Charolais 50 BLACK ANGUS heifers, Jan-Feb calvers, bulls. All semen tested and vet inspected. some with calves at foot already; 50 April- For catalogue or more information contact Mike 306-783-0331 or T Bar C Cattle Co. May calvers. 306-322-7905, Archerwill, SK. 306-220-5006. Watch and bid on-line at: SELLING: BLACK ANGUS BULLS. Wayside www.dlms.ca To view catalogue on-line Angus, Henry and Bernie Jungwirth, visit us at: www.buyagro.com PL#116061 306-256-3607, Cudworth, SK.

2 SETS OF BRASS working harness for me- HI-HOG CATTLE SQUEEZE. dium and large size drafts, $900/ea. OBO. 306-773-1049 or 306-741-6513, Phone 780-367-2292, Willingdon, AB. Current, SK.

CRANBERRY CREEK ANGUS registered bulls. Sired by Kodiak, Angus Valley, Final Answer, Cranberry Creek Tiger. EPD and weights available. Hand fed for longevity.

Semen tested, reg. transfer, delivered in May. Guaranteed breeders. Please call 204-534-2380 David and Jeanette Neufeld

BORDER COLLIE PUPS red and white, from working parents, ready to go, $500.

306-587-7169, Success, SK. SHEEP/GOAT SALE Saturday, February 11th, 2017, 1:00 PM, Johnstone Auction Mart, Moose Jaw, SK. All classes sheep and goats accepted. Sheep ID tags and pre-booking mandatory. Next Sheep/ Goat Sale, May 13th. 306-693-4715. www.johnstoneauction.ca PL #914447.

BLACK ANGUS YEARLING and 2 year old bulls on moderate growing ration, performance info. available. Adrian or Brian and Elaine Edwards, Valleyhills Angus, Glaslyn, SK. call 306-441-0946, 306-342-4407. www.valleyhillsangus.com PUREBRED BLACK ANGUS long yearling bulls, replacement heifers, AI service.

Meadow Ridge Enterprises, 306-373-9140 or 306-270-6628, Saskatoon, SK.

90- TWO YR. OLD and yearling Red Angus bulls. Guaranteed, semen tested, and delivered in the spring. Bob Jensen, 306-967-2770, Leader, SK. RED ANGUS PUREBRED 2 year old bulls.

Open heifers also available. Contact DBM Angus Farms at Holland, MB., Brian 204-526-0942 or David 204-723-0288.

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

ARM RIVER RED ANGUS has on offer yearling and 2 year old bulls sired by Red Cockburn Patriot 12R, Red Golden Eagle Yosemite 6A, NRA Dateline 109Y (Black Red gene carrier) Red 6 Mile Summit 467Z and grandsons of Canadian World Angus Forum Reserve Champion “Red Lazy MC Smash 41 N.” Arm River Red Angus bulls are selected from cows that calve unassisted. They are born easy with a will to live, the genetics to grow and the quality to sell. Select your next herd sire from central Sask Red Angus bull supplier in our 31st year. 306-567-4702, Davidson, SK

DOUBLE BAR D FARMS “Best of Both Worlds” Bull & Select Female Sale, Tues.

February 28th in Grenfell, SK. Join us for lunch at noon; sales starts at 1:00 PM. Offering over 150+ bulls selected from one of the largest herds in Canada. For more information contact Ken at 306-697-7204 or T Bar C Cattle Co., 403-363-9973. View catalogue at: www.doublebardfarms.com or www.buyagro.com PL #116061.

REGISTERED PB CHAROLAIS yearling and 2 yr. old bulls by private treaty. Semen tested and guaranteed. Call Brad 204-537-2367, 204-523-0062, Belmont, MB. www.clinecattlecompany.ca 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

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

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

DOUBLE BAR D FARMS “Best of Both Worlds” Bull & Select Female Sale, Tues.

February 28th in Grenfell, SK. Join us for lunch at noon; sales starts at 1:00 PM. Offering over 150+ bulls selected from one of the largest herds in Canada. For more information contact Ken at 306-697-7204 or T Bar C Cattle Co., 403-363-9973. View catalogue at: www.doublebardfarms.com or www.buyagro.com PL #116061.

H. S. KNILL TRANSPORT, est. 1933, specializing in purebred livestock transportation. Providing weekly pick up and delivery service across Canada/USA and Mexico.

Gooseneck service available in Ontario, Quebec and USA. US and Canada customs bonded carrier. Call 1-877-442-3106, fax 519-442-1122, hsknill@pppoe.ca or CARLRAMS RANCHING BULL SALE www.hsknilltransport.com 155 King Edwith Guests RNRFlicek Black Angus ward St., Paris, ON. N3L 0A1. and Flicek Hereford Ranch. Thursday February 9th, 2017. 2:00 PM, please join LAZY RAINBOW RIVER RANCH has 75 us for lunch at 12:00, 5 miles North of Cut Red and Black Angus cross bred heifers.

Knife, SK. on Hwy 674. On offer: (14) Black Preg checked. Price negotiable. Phone Angus bulls; (51) 2 year old horned Here- 204-372-6945, Fisher Branch, MB. ford bulls, (5) 2 year old polled Hereford bulls. For information contact Carlrams Ranching: Cal Ramsay,306-398-7343 or 21 RED ANGUS and Red Angus Hereford Carl Ramsay, 306-398-7879. RNRFlicek cross bred cows, due to calve March. Call Black Angus: Rick Flicek, 306-823-7266. 204-348-3125, Whitemouth, MB. Flicek Hereford Ranch: Randy Flicek 306-823-7091. View catalogue on-line at: 600 TOP QUALITY bred heifers, start calving April 1. All heifers preg checked, pelt www.carlramsranching.com measured and full live vaccination proBANNERLANE HORNED HEREFORDS gram going to breed. Bred to Red and Annual Sale, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2:00 PM CST Black Angus. 204-325-2416, Manitou, MB. (1:00 PM MST) at the farm, Livelong, SK. 30 coming 2 year old bulls, semen tested; CUSTOM CATTLE GRAZING on former 34 bred Hereford cross heifers, preg PFRA community pastures in the Interlake. checked; 4 feature bred heifers. Dinner at Contact Terence Caumartin 204-278-3515. noon. Central point free delivery. Email: bannerlane@littleloon.ca or phone Rob BRED COW HERD REDUCTION, by half.

Bannerman, 306-845-2764, 306-248-1214. 150 head. Bred Charolais, to calve first week of April. 306-432-4803, Lipton, SK. Catalogue online at: www.hereford.ca

WANTED: BUTCHER HOGS SOWS AND BOARS FOR EXPORT

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 LOG AND TIMBER HOMES, Saskatoon, Farming is enough of a gamble, advertise in SK. Visit www.backcountryloghomes.ca or the Manitoba Co-operator classified section. call 306-222-6558.

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DWEIN TRASK REALTY INC. Quality homes in small towns currently available • Buy Used Oil within 45 minutes of Saskatoon. Ideal for retirement, fixed income or seasonal living • Buy Batteries situations. Health services, shopping, • Collect Used schools and sport facilities are in these towns or very close commute. For more Filters info. go to www.traskrealty.com or • Collect Oil please call Dwein 306-221-1035, Amanda 306-221-5675 or Victoria 306-270-9740.

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DOUBLE RV LOT for sale, Yuma, AZ. With BUYING ELK for local and international RV support building - washer/dryer, toilet, meat markets. Call us for competitive pricshower etc. 403-871-2441, 928-503-5344. ing and easy marketing. Phone Ian at 204-848-2498 or 204-867-0085.

WANT THE ORGANIC ADVANTAGE? Contact an organic Agrologist at Pro-Cert for information on organic farming: prospects, transition, barriers, benefits, certifiBUTCHER MEAT GOAT KIDS, butcher cation and marketing. Call 306-382-1299, lambs, bred boer nannies. 306-466-2068, Saskatoon, SK. or info@pro-cert.org Shellbrook, SK.

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WANTED: ORGANIC LENTILS, peas and chickpeas. Stonehenge Organics, Assiniboia, SK., 306-640-8600, 306-640-8437.

YUMA, AZ. HOME for sale: 3 bdrm, 2 baths, w/solar system, pool, att. garage and RV garage, fully furnished. For more info. call 403-871-2441 or 928-503-5344.

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MEDALLION HOMES 1-800-249-3969 Immediate delivery: New 16’ and 20’ modular homes; Also used 14’ and 16’ homes. Now available: Lake homes.

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SUPER SAVER EAR muffs for calves. Warm Wind and moisture proof. Adjustable halters. Call 204-436-2535, Elm Creek, MB. 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.

SVEN-APOLLO ROLLER MILLS, new and used. Also buying and selling used roller mills. Re-grooving and repairing. Custom grain rolling on your yard. Manitoba Distributor Direct for 28 years. Farmers Premium Equipment - Randy 204-729-5162.

GREG’S WELDING: Freestanding 30’ 5 bar panels, all 2-7/8” drill stem construction, $470; 24’x5.5’ panels, 2-7/8” pipe with 51” sucker rods, $350; 24’x6’ panels, 2-7/8” pipe with 6- 1” rods, $375; 30’ 2 or 3 bar windbreak panels c/w lumber. Gates and RANCH READY HORNED Hereford Bull COZY CAPS! Ear protection for newborn double hinges avail. on all panels. Belting Sale, March 10th, 1:00 PM at the ranch, calves! 306-739-0020, Carlyle, SK. Email troughs for grain or silage. Calf shelters.

Del. avail. 306-768-8555, Carrot River, SK. Simmie, SK. 15 two year old bulls, 30 year- cozycaps@outlook.com ling bulls, 6 purebred open heifers, 20 commercial open heifers. View catalogue BLACK ANGUS HEIFERS for sale, bred to STOP WASTING GRAIN! Try our grain and sale videos: www.braunranch.com Black Angus bulls. Exposed July 1 - Sept 5, troughs: 30’ c/w skids, made of conveyor belting and pipe, $750 ea. 306-538-4685, Contact Craig Braun at 306-297-2132. $2100. Call 306-476-2448, Rockglen, SK. 306-736-7146, Kennedy, SK. COMPLETE HERD DISPERSAL. 40 bred cows: 10 bred heifers, 10- 2nd calvers, 185 yr. old and under, 2- 6 yr. olds. This is a totally closed herd, only top producers were kept. Also selling Black Angus herd- FFS- FUCHS FARM SUPPLY is your partner in agriculture stocking mixer, cutter, sire. 306-961-6499, Prince Albert, SK. feed wagons and bale shredders and in75 SECOND AND THIRD Black and Red An- dustry leading Rol-Oyl cattle oilers. gus young bred cows. Call 306-773-1049 306-762-2125, Vibank, SK. www.fuchs.ca or 306-741-6513, Swift Current, SK. PAYSEN LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT INC. We manufacture an extensive line of cattle Advertise your unwanted equipment in the handling and feeding equipment including Classifieds. Call our toll-free number and squeeze chutes, adj. width alleys, crowdplace your ad with our friendly staff, and ing tubs, calf tip tables, maternity pens, don’t forget to ask about our prepayment bo- gates and panels, bale feeders, Bison nus. Prepay for 3 weeks and get 2 weeks free! equipment, Texas gates, steel water 1-800-782-0794. troughs, rodeo equipment and garbage incinerators. Distributors for El-Toro electric branders and twine cutters. Our squeeze chutes and headgates are now avail. with a WANTED: RED OR BLACK Angus cross neck extender. Ph 306-796-4508, email: younger cows, lease to own. References ple@sasktel.net Web: www.paysen.com available. 306-542-2575, 306-542-7007, 357 NH MIXMILL, hammer good on 2 Veregin, SK. sides, good shape.

306-944-4325, 306-231-8355, Bruno, SK. WANTED: CULL COWS and bulls. For bookings call Kelly at Drake Meat Processors, CATTLE SHELTER PACKAGES or built on 306-363-2117 ext. 111, Drake, SK. site.

For early booking call 1-800-667-4990 or visit our website: www.warmanhomecentre.com ERIXON SIMMENTALS Bull & Female Sale Wednesday, March 1st, 2017, 1:00 PM, STEEL VIEW MFG. Self-standing panels, Saskatoon Livestock Sale. 40 PB red yearwindbreaks, silage/hay bunks, feeder panlings; 13 PB black yearlings; 2 PB black exels, sucker rod fence posts. Custom ortra age; 8 PB replacement heifers. Contact ders. Call Shane 306-493-2300, Delisle, Dave at 306-270-2893. Clavet, SK. View HORSE AND TACK SALE, Heartland, Prince SK. www.steelviewmfg.com catalog online at: erixonsimmentals.com Albert, SK., Friday, March 3, starting at SVEN ROLLER MILLS. Built for over 40 FULLBLOOD FLECKVIEH and Black PB year- 5:30 PM. Call 306-763-8463. years. PTO/elec. drive, 40 to 1000 bu./hr. ling bulls, reasonable birthweights, $4000.

Example: 300 bu./hr. unit costs $1/hr. to Curtis Mattson 306-944-4220 Meacham SK run. Rolls peas and all grains. We regroove and repair all makes of mills. Call Apollo 2 YR. OLD black bulls- yearling Red, Black TEAM OF BROWN and white Paints, 1/2 Machine 306-242-9884, 1-877-255-0187. and full-blood bulls. Moderate BW. Bill or Gypsy, broke to ride and drive. Chestnut www.apollomachineandproducts.com Virginia Peters, 306-237-9506, Perdue, SK. gelding broke to ride and drive. Chestnut RED AND BLACK Purebred and commercial gelding broke to ride. Several bred mares. 2002 521DXT CASE payloader w/grapple Simmental replacement heifers. Bill or Vir- Mares and geldings coming 2 and 3 yrs. fork. Call 306-773-1049 or 306-741-6513, ginia Peters, 306-237-9506, Perdue, SK. Swift Current, SK. 306-435-3634, Moosomin, SK.

BRED HEIFERS due to calve in April, bred FRESH AND SPRINGING heifers for sale. to easy calving Angus bulls, preg checked. Cows and quota needed. We buy all class306-287-3900, 306-287-8006, Englefeld, es of slaughter cattle-beef and dairy. R&F Livestock Inc. Bryce Fisher, Warman, SK. SK. www.skinnerfarms.ca Phone 306-239-2298, cell 306-221-2620.

RED ANGUS BULLS, two year olds, semen tested, guaranteed breeders. Delivery available. 306-287-3900, 306-287-8006, Englefeld, SK. www.skinnerfarms.ca CIRCLE T LIMOUSIN purebred Red and RED ANGUS YEARLING and 2 year old Black performance tested bulls. Guaranbulls on moderate growing ration, perfor- teed, semen tested, by trade leading sires. mance info. available. Adrian or Brian and 306-634-8536, 306-634-4621, Estevan, SK Elaine Edwards, Valleyhills Angus, Glaslyn, SK. call 306-441-0946, 306-342-4407. www.valleyhillsangus.com REG. RED ANGUS bulls born Feb./Mar. 2016, calving ease, good growth. Little de Ranch, 306-845-2406, Turtleford, SK. COMING 3 YR. old Red Angus herdsire, used on PB herd. Call Little de Ranch, 306-845-2406, Turtleford, SK.

8- VERTEX 2-way radios, all in working condition, $1000 for all.

Call 306-630-9838, Brownlee, SK.

SHEEP AND GOAT SALE, Heartland Livestock, Prince Albert, Friday, March 3, 11:00 AM. Call 306-763-8463 to pre-book.

P. QUINTAINE & SON LTD. BLACK ANGUS BULLS, two year olds, se728-7549 men tested, guaranteed breeders. Delivery YEARLING SPECKLE PARK bulls sired by POLLED HEREFORD AND BLACK Angus available. 306-287-3900, 306-287-8006, Licence No. 1123 RH Yager 99Y. 306-877-2014, Dubuc, SK. bulls bred for calving ease, feed efficiency, Englefeld, SK. www.skinnerfarms.ca fertility and longevity. Semen tested and BRED HEIFERS due to calve in April, bred delivery available. Call Don Guilford, to easy calving Angus bulls, preg checked. 204-873-2430, Clearwater, MB. 306-287-3900, 306-287-8006, Englefeld, SK. www.skinnerfarms.ca BECK McCOY BULL SALE, Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at 2:00 PM, Beck Farms, Milestone, SK. 92 Charolais and Hereford bulls on offer. Wade 306-436-7458 NORTHFORK- INDUSTRY LEADER for or Chad 306-436-7300. Catalogue online over 15 years, is looking for Elk. “If you at: www.mccoycattle.com have them, we want them.” Make your final call with Northfork for pricing! Guaranteed prompt payment! 514-643-4447, Winnipeg, MB. CARLRAMS RANCHING BULL SALE with Guests RNRFlicek Black Angus and Flicek Hereford Ranch. Thursday February 9th, 2017. 2:00 PM, please join us for lunch at 12:00, 5 miles North of Cut Knife, SK. on Hwy 674. On offer: (14) Black Angus bulls; (51) 2 year old horned Hereford bulls, (5) 2 year old polled Hereford bulls. For information contact Carlrams Ranching: Cal Ramsay,306-398-7343 or Carl Ramsay, 306-398-7879. RNRFlicek Black Angus: Rick Flicek, 306-823-7266.

Flicek Hereford Ranch: Randy Flicek 306-823-7091. View catalogue on-line at: www.carlramsranching.com

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RTMS AND SITE built homes. Call or go online for pictures MANITOBA SENIOR FARMER LOOKING to 1-866-933-9595, find somebody trustworthy, active and and pricing at: www.warmanhomes.ca kind, if SWF would reply so would I. Reply to Box 5592, c/o The Western Producer, Saskatoon, SK. S7K 2C4.

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Answers all questions in love, business, finances and career. Free 15 minute reading J&H HOMES: Western Canada’s most for first time callers. Phone 647-430-1891. trusted RTM Home Builder since 1969.

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

LAND FOR SALE: RM of Wallace No. 243.

NW 14-27-01 W2. 160 acres (140 cult.), Assessed 43,340. Call 204-414-4129.

4 QUARTERS, 15 miles SE of Raymore, SK. 2016 crop canola and barley. Grain storage. Call 306-746-7205.

2 QUARTERS FARMLAND, RM Spalding, E1/2-17-38-16-W2, for Sale by Tender.

Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Submit tenders to: Greg Harcourt, Box 40, Quill Lake, SK. S0A 3E0 or email gpharcourt@gmail.com by Feb. 25, 2017.

For more info call 306-383-7119.

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 BY TENDER. RM of McCraney No. 282. Legal Description: NW-32-30-01-W3, ext. 0, SW-32-3001-W3, ext. 0. Conditions of Offer: 1. All offers to be submitted on or before 4:00 PM on February 28, 2017 to: Shirkey Law Office, Box 280, 127 Washington Ave., Davidson, SK., S0G 1A0. 2. Contact Shirkey LAB CROSS PUPS, black, available now, Law Office at shirkey@sasktel.net or $500. Call 306-295-3333, 306-295-3868, 306-567-2023 to obtain Bid Form. 3. De306-295-7669 cell, Eastend, SK. posits of $5000 made payable to Shirkey Law Office. Cheques will be returned to unsuccessful bidders. Highest or any offer not necessarily accepted. 4. Persons subGREAT BERNESE PUPS, $600. Personal mitting offers must rely on their own inproperty protection. 306-946-6644, Simp- spection of land and improvements as to son, SK. Pics on mountaindogkennels.com condition and number of acres.

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REAL ESTATE AUCTION, Ole Peteherych, 306-634-3540, Thursday, March 30, 2017, Days Inn, Estevan, SK., 7:00 PM. Join Mack Auction Company on Thursday, March 30 for your chance to own 6 quarter sections of fenced pasture land in the North Portal/Northgate SK. area. Lots 1 & 2 share a common water source and will be combined. This half section is located adjacent to the community pasture’s east corrals. RM Coalfields #4: 1. SW-22-0104-W2, pasture, FVA 32,200, 2016 taxes $295.77. 2. SE-22-01-04-W2, pasture, FVA 32,400, 2016 taxes $286.58. Abandoned farm yard with power service. Lots 3, 4, 5 & 6 will be combined. These 4 quarters are crossfenced and share water sources, valleys and coulees. RM Enniskillen #3: 3.

SW-28-01-03-W2, pasture, FVA 47,700, 2016 taxes $218.84. 4. SE-28-01-03-W2, pasture, FVA 51,800, 2016 taxes $237.66.

Seasonal access road & low level crossing.

5. NE-28-01-03-W2, pasture, FVA 67,800, 2016 taxes $311.07. Grid road access, also known as the Little Dipper Ranch Heritage Site. 6. NW-27-01- 03-W2, pasture, FVA 64,200, 2016 taxes $319.55. Grid road access. Visit www.mackauctioncompany.com for sale bill and photos. Join us on Facebook and Twitter. 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815 Mack Auction Co. PL311962

LAND AUCTION for Val Veroba, Kelly Fleck, Dallas Fleck & Sherry Moffat, on Thursday, March 23, 2017, Days Inn, Estevan, SK., 7:00 PM. Please join Mack Auction Company on March 23rd for your chance to own 12 quarter sections of prime farmland in RM of Browning #34.

Over $60,000 of Surface Lease Revenue being sold with the land located in the center of the Lampman/Steelman gas and oil fields! NW-19-04-06-W2; NE-19-0406-W2, $13,350 SLR; SW-19-04-06-W2, $3600 SLR; SE-19-04-06-W2, $10,000 SLR (Sub-divided yardsite does not sell); SE-29-04-06-W2, existing Surface Leases not incl. in sale (Sub-divided yardsite does not sell); SW-29-04-05-W2, $2725 SLR; SE-29-04-05-W2, $3050 SLR; NE-28-0405-W2, $5775 SLR; SE-28-04-05-W2, $7175 SLR; SE-18-04-05-W2, $8450 SLR (Sub-divided yardsite does not sell); SW-17-04-05-W2, $6650 SLR; SE-06-0405-W2. For sale bill and photos visit www.mackauctioncompany.com Join us on Facebook and Twitter. 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815 Mack Auction Co. PL311962 WE CAN HELP YOU SELL YOUR LAND! Homelife Prairies Realty Inc. Over a hundred years of combined agricultural experience. Can sell big or small packages. Can evaluate your property and work with you to get you the best price! Look after the details and your best interest! For an evaluation or a cup of coffee contact: Tim Graham, 306-526-8196 or Robert Young, 306-586-0099, Emerald Park, SK. 13 LOTS IN REGINA. Investment opportunity! 13 unserviced lots. Each lot is 25’x125’. Located directly west of Harbour Landing on Campbell St., $520,000.

MLS#582469. Paul Kutarna, Sutton Group - Results Realty, 306-596-7081.

4 LOTS LOCATED Downtown Lumsden.

17,250 sq. ft. parcel, Zoned C2. Development opportunity, ex. banks, offices, multi mixed, hotel, medical, etc., $379,900.

MLS#590709. Paul Kutarna, Sutton Group - Results Realty, 306-596-7081.

7 QUARTERS, RM OF HAZELWOOD, Kipling, SK. Opportunity! Close to Moose Mountain Prov. Park. Five oilwells on 2 quarters. Income from wind turbine. Additional lands leased for grazing. Gross income over $33,000/year. $1,385,000.

MLS#595273. Paul Kutarna, Sutton Group - Results Realty, 306-596-7081.

SEVERAL QUALITY LAND packages for sale. Please check out our website at www.hciventures.ca Regina, SK.

FOR SALE BY TENDER. Home quarter for sale. Offers are invited for the land (no minerals; no buildings except as stated below): C SE 28-11-10 W2, located in the RM of Fillmore #96 (159.62 acres) (1900 sq. ft. house, 16,800 bu. grain storage, cattle shelters, watering bowls, 2 sheds, 2 dugouts plus well water, house has chlorination iron filter RO water filtration and 120 acres cult.) For anyone wishing to view the property, an open house will be held on February 11, 2017 from 1:00 to 5:00 PM. An offer may be made for the above land.

An offer must be: in writing with a certified cheque (payable to the undersigned) for 5% of the offered price as a deposit; and placed in a sealed envelope marked “Land Tender” which reaches the undersigned by 10:00 AM CST Thursday, March 2, 2017. Balance of offered price is payable by cash or financing arrangements (satisfactory to the undersigned) when notice of intention to accept the offer is given.

Cheques of unsuccessful offerors will be returned. The highest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. Offerors must rely on their own research of the property to determine acreage, condition and assessment. If you have any other questions regarding the sale of the land please call Claude at 306-722-7408. Donald G. Horner, Horner Law Office, 21- 5th Street N. E., Weyburn, SK. S4H 0Y9.

8 QUARTERS GRAINLAND for RENT in RM SELLING THROUGHOUT MANITOBA. Kellross 247. 5 miles North of Leross, SK. Local and foreign buyers are looking for 306-736-3223 or gtwillemse@gmail.com farms, ranches, rural and suburban properhobby farms, homes, acreages, huntCASH RENT: 6 quarters in 1 block, RM ties, land. Call Harold, 204-253-7373, Delta Kingsley #124, Kipling/Whitewood area. ing Real Estate. manitobafarms.ca One quarter 7 miles from home residence may consider selling. 306-696-2957.

FARM LAND FOR SALE BY TENDER in RM #369, 160 acres: 130 farmland, 20 the Rural Municipality of North Norgrassland, 10 yardsite. Incl. 3 bdrm house, folk. SE 1/4 of 34-12-09 WPM. Exc all 3 car garage, quonset and sheds. mines and minerals as set forth in transfer 306-872-4500, 306-874-7778, Spalding SK 96001 PLTO. Tender must be for the entirety of the land described above, and FARMLAND FOR SALE in RM of Kinistino, 6 all buildings attached thereto. Sealed quarters: NE 35-46-22 W2; NW 35-46-22 tenders to purchase the land will be reW2; NE 36-46-22 W2; NW 36;-46-22 W2; ceived by: Greenberg & Greenberg, Box SE 36-46-22 W2; SW 36-46-22 W2. Taking 157, Portage la Prairie, MB. R1N 3B2 until offers until February 17, 2017. Contact: 4:30 PM March 15, 2017. Terms of the 306-931-2058 or jim.heather@sasktel.net Tender are as follows: 1) Each Tender shall be in writing and in a sealed enveRM OF WINSLOW #319- For sale one lope, plainly marked as to its contents and quarter, NE-32-31-21-W3, 144 cult. acres. shall be submitted with a certified cheque Call Barry 306-382-8140, Saskatoon, SK. payable to Greenberg & Greenberg, in RM OF BLUCHER 343: 2 quarters. trust, in an amount equal to 10% of the SW-29-35-01-W3M, NW-29-35-01-W3M, tender price. 2) If the tender is accepted, 310 acres cult. 3 hopper bins totaling the certified cheque shall become a non17,000 bus. Taking offers to February 28, refundable deposit. If the Tenderer fails to complete the purchase of the property the 2017. Call Bob 306-717-1987.

Seller shall retain the deposit as liquidated DWEIN TRASK REALTY INC. Perdue damages. On March 17, 2017 unsuccessful SW-01-35-12-W3, includes steel bins, Zip- Tenderers will have their certified cheques perlock shed, plus treed yardsite. On main returned to them by regular mail. 3) The grid. FMV = 51,400. $127,500; Dundurn balance of the purchase price shall be paid RM 313, N1/2 07-33-02-W3 and RM 314 by cash, certified cheque, or lawyer’s trust N1/2 12-33-03-W3 Total FMV = 211,900. cheque and trust conditions on April 14, $634,900. Call Dwein 306-221-1035.

2017 (the Closing Date). 4) Vacant possession will be provided on Closing Date. 5) The Buyers will pay the 2017 taxes. 6) The Vendors will pay all the property taxes and ACTIVELY SEEKING PRODUCTIVE penalties relating to taxes accruing to Defarmland in the RM of Broken Head or Re- cember 31, 2016. 7) The Tenderer will ynolds, East of the Broken Head river. Call pay the applicable Good and Services. Tax Henry Kuhl, Farm Specialist, Royal LePage or provide an acceptable undertaking to Alliance, 204-885-5500 or 204-856-3140, self-assess. 8) Time is to be of the essence in submission of tender and closing of Winnipeg, MB. sale. 9) Highest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. 10) The Purchasers SALE BY TENDER rely entirely on their own knowledge and inspection of the property independent of Sealed tenders in writing for any representations made by or on behalf the purchase of the property of the owners. For further particulars and described below will be received inspection contact: John A. Jones, Greenberg & Greenberg, Box 157, Portage la

by D’Arcy & Deacon LLP as Prairie, MB. R1N 3B2. Phone 204-857-6878 follows: PROPERTY FOR SALE (owned by The Estate of Cecilia C. Janis) • NW 1/4 of Section 11-9-1 WPM (160 acres) in the RM of McDonald CONDITIONS OF TENDER: 1. Interested Parties must rely on their own inspection and knowledge of the property.

2. Tenders must be delivered to D’Arcy & Deacon LLP by 2:00pm, February 23, 2017. (Please mark on front of envelope “Estate Cecilia C. Janis Tender”) 3. Tenders must be accompanied by a $10,000.00 Deposit cheque, payable to D’Arcy & Deacon LLP. Deposit cheques accompanying unacceptable bids will be returned.

4. The highest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE: 1. The bidder(s) whose tender is accepted will be required to complete an Agreement covering the terms and conditions of the sale.

2. Possession date will be March 30, 2017.

3. The successful bidder will be responsible for all property taxes following December 31, 2016, (the adjustment date).

4. In addition to the deposit, the balance of the accepted tender must be paid on or before the date of closing or evidence provided that the purchase funds will be available under conditions acceptable to the Vendor. If the balance of the purchase price is not paid by the possession date or under such acceptable conditions, the deposit paid shall be forfeited as liquidated damages and not as a penalty.

All inquiries to be directed to John C. Stewart D’Arcy & Deacon LLP 2200 – One Lombard Place Winnipeg, MB R3B OX7 (204) 925-5368

AGRICULTURAL CROWN LANDS are presently available for rent for cropping. These lands are situated in the Rural Municipalities of: BIFROST-RIVERTON, CITY OF WINNIPEG, ELLICE-ARCHIE, LAKESHORE, NORTH NORFOLK, MONTCALM, MORRIS, PRAIRIE VIEW, RITCHOT, SPRINGFIELD, ST. ANDREWS Closing date for Cropping Tenders is 10:00 a.m. on February 17, 2017 at 308-25 Tupper Street North, Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, R1N 3K1.

Please contact your nearest Manitoba Agriculture Crown Lands District Office for more information or call Crown Lands and Property Agency at 1-866-210-9589.

A listing of Manitoba Agriculture Crown Lands District Offices can be found online at: www.gov. mb.ca/agriculture/land/crown-land/ agricultural-crown-lands-districtoffices.html A complete listing of Agricultural Crown Lands available for rent can be found online at: http://www.clpamb. ca/leases_and_permits/LPproperties. aspx or at any Manitoba Agriculture, RM, or First Nation Band office.

RICHARD KICHAK OF RORKETON is offering the following private land for sale.

SE 19-23-25W. The successful purchaser will be considered by Manitoba Agriculture for possible transfer of the Crown land forage lease associated with this ranch unit.

This forage lease currently consists of the following: NE 19-23-25W; NW 19-23-25W; SW 19-23-25W; SW 20-23-25W; SE 24-23-26W. If you wish to purchase the private land contact the Lessee Richard Kickak, Box 39, Rorketon, MB. R0L 1R0. If you wish to comment on or object to the eligibility of this Unit Transfer, write the Director, Manitoba Agriculture, Agricultural Crown Lands, PO Box 1286, Minnedosa, MB. 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) 800 acre cattle farm, Rorketon, MB., 1500 sq.ft. home, heated shop. Jim McLachlan 204-724-7753, HomeLife Home Professional Realty Inc, Brandon, MB., www.homelifepro.com Visit us at AgDays!

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

RM RUSSELL. 3400 acres. For more details check out our website www.hciventures.ca Regina, SK. Realtors/Brokers welcome.

CUSTOM CATTLE GRAZING on former PFRA community pastures in Manitoba.

Call Zane Fredbjornson 306-534-0000.

CERTIFIED CDC AMARILLO yellow peas.

Labrecque Seed Farms, 306-222-5757, Saskatoon, SK. GREEN PEAS: CDC Raezer, CDC Limerick, CDC Greenwater, Fdn., Reg. and Cert. on all, top quality seed. Gregoire Seed Farms Ltd, North Battleford, SK., 306-441-7851, 306-445-5516. gregfarms@sasktel.net 204-526-2145 | www.zeghersseed.com Email: shawnz@zeghersseed.com

QUALITY PEDIGREE SEED: • AAC Brandon Wheat • Faller Wheat • Cardale Wheat • Souris Oats • Conlon Barley • Lightning Flax • Meadow Peas

Custom Forages and Blends, Cover Crops, Canary seed, Mustard seed, Spring Triticale Available.

Zeghers Seed Inc. is also an Exporter!

We would be glad to help market your special crops.

CERT., REG. CDC Copeland. Volume and cash discounts. Please text or call Jeff at Sopatyk Seed Farms, 306-227-7867, Aberdeen, SK. jeffsopatyk@me.com CERT. AUSTENSON BARLEY. Dudgeon Seeds, 204-246-2357, Darlingford, MB. CERT. #1 AAC Synergy, CDC Copeland, excellent quality. Northland Seeds Inc., 306-324-4315, Margo, SK. CERT. CDC COPELAND, AC Metcalfe barley. Call Trawin Seeds, 306-752-4060 Melfort, SK. www.trawinseeds.ca CERT. CDC AUSTENSON feed barley.

Call Trawin Seeds, 306-752-4060 Melfort, SK. www.trawinseeds.ca CERTIFIED #1 LEGACY (6R). Call Fenton Seeds, 306-873-5438, Tisdale, SK. CERT. #1 COPELAND, 95% germ., 94% vigor, 0 fus., 47. Sandercock Seed Farm, 306-334-2958, Balcarres, SK. CERTIFIED CDC AUSTENSON barley. Call Ennis Seeds 306-429-2793, Glenavon, SK. REG., CERT. CDC COPELAND, AC Metcalfe.

Call for early order and bulk discount pricing. Visa, MC, FCC financing. Custom treating available.

LLSEEDS.CA, 306-530-8433, Lumsden, SK. CERTIFIED CDC MAVERICK, 96% germ., no disease. Call Hickseeds 306-354-7998 (Barry), 306-229-9517 (Dale) Mossbank SK TOP QUALITY CERT. #1 CDC Copeland, AC Metcalfe, Newdale. Frederick Seeds, 306-287-3977, Watson, SK. CERT. #1 CDC Copeland, CDC Metcalfe, AAC Synergy, CDC Maverick, CDC Austenson. Ardell Seeds, 306-668-4415, Vanscoy.

CERT. CDC COPELAND. Labrecque Seed Farms, 306-222-5757, Saskatoon, SK. CDC COPELAND BARLEY, reg. and cert., top quality seed. Gregoire Seed Farms Ltd, North Battleford, SK., 306-441-7851, 306-445-5516. gregfarms@sasktel.net

CERTIFIED CONVENTIONAL CM440 MULCHING- TREES, BRUSH, Stumps. grazing corn. Early maturing, leafier for inCall today 306-933-2950. Visit us at: creased grazing yield. No planter required. www.maverickconstruction.ca Swath or stand graze cattle, sheep, bison and for wildlife food plots. CanaMaize Seed Inc., call 1-877-262-4046. www.canamaize.com

ACREAGE: BETWEEN 12 and 13 acres, approx. 3500 sq. ft. house w/2 car garage, 50x100’ heated shop w/in-floor heat, 60’x200’ cold storage shed and other sheds on yard. $650,000. 20 min. NE Neepawa, MB. Call 204-243-2453 or 204-871-4509.

RM SLIDING HILLS, located in Mikado, SK. 1358 sq. ft. bungalow, on 10 acres.

Well lined trees. 49’x100’ steel quonset. $212,900. MLS#593526. Paul Kutarna, Sutton Group Results Realty, 306-596-7081.

52.8 ACRES, $255,000. Only 15 min. from Saskatoon. Rolling hills. Excellent potential for walk-out development w/gas, power, ph. and public water line. Ron Thompson, Royal LePage, Saskatoon 306-221-8112.

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

1974 BOLER TRAILER, new radial tires, sleeps 4, furnace, always shedded and covered. 306-696-2957, Whitewood, SK.

1993 GRAND TOURING Ski-Doo, front cover, stored inside, used very little by elderly couple. 306-696-2957, Whitewood, SK. 2009 M1000 ARCTIC CAT, 2965 kms., (new eng. at 2500 kms.), exc cond, $6000 OBO. 780-367-2292, Willingdon, AB. PARTS FOR VINTAGE snowmobiles, 1990 and older. Call Don at 780-755-2258, Wainwright, AB. doncole@mcsnet.ca

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

CERTIFIED CDC CALVI. Phone Grant at Greenshields Seeds, 306-746-7336, 306-524-4339, Semans, SK

ASK ABOUT Early Pay, and Volume DISCOUNTS! On select Seed purchases.

NEW CERTIFIED CDC Calvi, CDC Bastia, CDC Togo. Itchless. Very good condition.

306-843-2934, Wilkie, SK. www.herle.ca

BESCO GRAIN LTD. Buying all varieties of mustard. Also canary and some other specialty crops. 204-745-3662, Brunkild, MB

TOP QUALITY ALFALFA, variety of grasses TOP QUALITY CERTIFIED alfalfa and grass and custom blends, farmer to farmer. Gary seed. Call Gary or Janice Waterhouse Waterhouse 306-874-5684, Naicam, SK. 306-874-5684, Naicam, SK. $28/ACRE, CATT CORN, open pollinated corn seed. Lower cost alternative for grazing and silage. 7-9’ tall leafy plants, 8-10” cobs, early maturing 2150 CHUs. Seed produced in MB. for over 10 yrs. High nutritional value and palatability. Delivery available. 204-723-2831, Check us out on HYBRID AND OPEN-POLLINATED canola facebook at: Catt Corn varieties. Certified #1 Synergy (Polish), Dekalb, Rugby. Phone Fenton Seeds, COMMON ALFALFA SEED, creep and tap306-873-5438, Tisdale, SK. root varieties, cleaned and bagged.

306-963-7833, Imperial, SK. CERT. GLAS FLAX. Dudgeon 204-246-2357, Darlingford, MB.

BUYING: ALFALFA SEED and all types of Seeds, grass seed. Call Gary at Waterhouse Seeds, 306-874-5684, Naicam, SK.

CERT. GLAS, CDC Sorrel, CDC Bethune flax.

Trawin Seeds, Melfort, SK., 306-752-4060. www.trawinseeds.ca

ALFALFA, CLOVER, BROMEGRASS, TimoCERTIFIED #1 CDC Sorrel, AAC Bravo. thy, wheat grass. Trawin Seeds, Melfort, Fenton Seeds, 306-873-5438, Tisdale, SK. SK., 306-752-4060. www.trawinseeds.ca REG. AND CERT. #1 Bethune flax, 98% germ., Triffied free. Sandercock Seed Farm, 306-334-2958, Balcarres, SK. CDC GLAS FLAX, reg. and cert., top quality seed. Gregoire Seed Farms Ltd, North Battleford, SK., 306-441-7851, 306-445-5516. gregfarms@sasktel.net

CERT CDC Blackstrap (early); CDC Superjet; CDC Jet. High germs. Martens Charolais & Seed, 204-534-8370, Boissevain, MB CONVENTIONAL SOYBEANS: AAC Edward, OAC Prudence - Certified, Reg., Fdn. Not leukocyte tolerant. Big Dog Seeds, 306-483-2963, Oxbow, SK.

REG., CERT. MCLEOD R2Y soybean, early season, high yield. Custom treating available. Call for early order and bulk disCERT. CS CAMDEN milling oat and CDC count pricing. Visa, MC, FCC financing. baler forage oat. Trawin Seeds, Melfort, LLSEEDS.CA, 306-530-8433, Lumsden, SK. SK., 306-752-4060. www.trawinseeds.ca HAVE WET FIELDS? Try Faba beans! Cert.

CERTIFIED #1 CDC RUFFIAN, AC Leggett, CDC Snowdrop, small seed, zero tannin.

CDC Orrin. Call Fenton Seeds, 306-873-5438, 306-843-2934, Wilkie, SK. www.herle.ca Tisdale, SK. EXCELLENT QUALITY CERTIFIED #1 CS Camden, Summit, CDC Minstrel, CDC Ruf- CERTIFIED CDC MARBLE, dark speckled fian, CDC Orrin. Frederick Seeds, lentils. Call Grant, Greenshields Seeds, 306-287-3977, Watson, SK. 306-746-7336, 306-524-4339, Semans, SK CERT. #1 SUMMIT, CDC Haymaker (forage), excellent quality. Ardell Seeds Ltd., CERTIFIED #1 CDC Impala (small red) Clearfield. Fenton Seeds, 306-873-5438, 306-668-4415, Vanscoy, SK. Tisdale, SK. CERTIFIED AAC PREVAIL, AAC Foray and AAC Pasture. Volume and cash discounts.

Please text or call Jeff at Sopatyk Seed Farms, 306-227-7867, Aberdeen, SK. Email: jeffsopatyk@me.com CERT. BRANDON WHEAT. Dudgeon Seeds, 204-246-2357, Darlingford, MB. JAMES FARMS LTD. Certified Brandon, Cardale, Faller and Penhold wheat. Custom processing, seed treating, and delivery are available. Early payment discounts. Call 204-222-8785, 1-866-283-8785 Winnipeg, MB. djames@jamesfarms.com CERTIFIED AAC BRANDON, AAC Jatharia Grant, Greenshields Seeds, 306-746-7336, 306-524-4339, Semans, SK. CERTIFIED #1 AAC Brandon HRS, high germ., low fusarium gram. Seed Source, 306-323-4402, Archerwill, SK. CERTIFIED #1 CDC Plentiful, Cardale, Elgin ND, Goodeve VB, Vesper VB. Fenton Seeds, 306-873-5438, Tisdale, SK. CERT AAC JATHARIA VB CWRS, Brandon Plentiful, Utmost VB. Melfort, SK. Trawin Seeds, 306-752-4060 www.trawinseeds.ca CERTIFIED AC CARBERRY and AC Shaw VB. Contact Ennis Seeds 306-429-2793, Glenavon, 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. CERT. CDC Utmost VB, CDC Plentiful.

MR fusarium resistance. AC Andrew, AC Enchant VB and AC conquer VB. 306-843-2934, Wilkie, SK. www.herle.ca AAC JATHARIA VB, certified #1, midge tolerant, high yielding. Stoll’s Seed Barn Ltd., Delisle, SK. 306-493-7409.

CERT. #1 CDC Utmost, AAC Jatharia, AAC Brandon, Cardale, AAC Spitfire durum. Call Ardell Seeds, 306-668-4415, Vanscoy, SK. AAC ELIE, CERT., sister to AAC Brandon, top quality seed. Gregoire Seed Farms Ltd, North Battleford, SK., 306-441-7851, 306-445-5516. gregfarms@sasktel.net AAC BRANDON, reg. and cert., top quality seed. Gregoire Seed Farms Ltd, North Battleford, SK., 306-441-7851, 306-445-5516. gregfarms@sasktel.net

CERT. CANTATE CANARY SEED. Highest yielding available variety. Hansen Seeds, 306-465-2525 or 306-861-5679, Yellow Grass, SK. jsh2@sasktel.net

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Call/text Nate, 204-280-1202 or Norcan CERT. #1 CDC IMPULSE CL red lentil. Seeds 204-372-6552, Fisher Branch, MB. Highest yielding Clearfield red lentil Call 306-465-2525, 306-861-5679 Hansen GLY SOYBEAN SEED, early, mid, and long season available. Top yield, bulk or Seeds, Yellow Grass SK. jsh2@sasktel.net bagged. Keep your own seeds with the NEW CERT. CDC Proclaim CL red lentil convenience of Glyphosate! No contracts 306-843-2934, Wilkie, SK. www.herle.ca or TUA’s. Dealers wanted. Call/text Nate, 204-280-1202 or Norcan Seeds CERT. #1 CDC Proclaim (small red), CDC 204-372-6552, Fisher Branch, MB. Marble (French green). Call Ardell Seeds Ltd., 306-668-4415, Vanscoy, SK. CERTIFIED CDC IMPULSE red lentils. Call Labrecque Seed Farms, 306-222-5757, Saskatoon, SK.

CERT. REG. FDN. CDC Impulse and CDC Proclaim red lentil seed. Higher yielding than Maxim. Volume and cash discounts.

Please text or call Jeff at Sopatyk Seed Farms, 306-227-7867, Aberdeen, SK. Email: jeffsopatyk@me.com

CERTIFIED CDC AMARILLO. Volume and cash discounts. Please text or call Jeff at Sopatyk Seed Farms, 306-227-7867, Aberdeen, SK. jeffsopatyk@me.com REGISTERED CERTIFIED CDC Greenwater; Certified CDC Striker. Martens Charolais and Seed, 204-534-8370, Boissevain, MB. CERTIFIED CDC AMARILLO, CDC Limerick, CDC Greenwater, CDC Mosaic. Call Grant, Greenshields Seeds, 306-746-7336, 306-524-4339, Semans, SK CERTIFIED #1 CDC Amarillo, high germ. and quality. Seed Source, 306-323-4402, Archerwill, SK. CERTIFIED #1 CDC Amarillo and CDC Meadow. Fenton Seeds, 306-873-5438, Tisdale, SK.

WANTED HEATED CANOLA. No broker involved. Sell direct to crushing plant.

Cash on delivery or pickup. 306-228-7306 or 306-228-7325, no texts. Unity, SK.

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CERTIFIED ARDILL PEAS, 93% germ., no disease. Call Hickseeds 306-354-7998 LACKAWANNA PRODUCTS CORP. Buy(Barry), 306-229-9517 (Dale) Mossbank SK ers and sellers of all types of feed grain CERTIFIED ABARTH European variety, and grain by-products. Contact Bill Hajt or Lent at 306-862-2723. better standability and disease package. Christopher clent@lpctrade.com bhajt@lpctrade.com 306-843-2934, Wilkie, SK. www.herle.ca CERT. #1 CDC Amarillo, CDC Meadow, WANTED: FEED GRAIN, barley, wheat, AAC Ardill, CDC Limerick (green). Ardell peas, green or damaged canola. Phone Seeds Ltd., 306-668-4415, Vanscoy, SK. Gary 306-823-4493, Neilburg, SK.

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190 - 2ND CUT ALFALFA bales. Baled with TRI-AG MARKETING SOLUTIONS. Buyno rain. Feed analysis done. Can deliver. ers of all classes of wheat, barley, oats, 306-567-7199, Kenaston, SK. and canola. Will buy tough and damp grain. Trucking available. Prompt payment.

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35,000L SPLIT TANK, 28,000L diesel and 7,000L gas, c/w hoses, pumps and catwalk, double wrap environment tank, askSHAVINGS: Cattle Feedlot/horse/poultry ing $35,000. 306-672-7502, 306-672-3516 bedding. Bulk pricing and delivery Gull Lake, SK. available. Vermette Wood Preservers, Spruce Home, SK. 1-800-667-0094. Email MAGNUM FABRICATING LTD. For all info@vwpltd.com View www.vwpltd.com your fuel tank needs ULC certified for Canada and USA and Transport Canada 200 ORGANIC ALFALFA big rnd. hard core DOT certified fuel tanks. Your No. 1 fuel bales, approx. 1600 lbs., no rain, taking of- safe solution. 306-662-2198, Maple Creek, LARGE ROUND ALFALFA BROME fers. Can load. 306-276-2402, White Fox. SK. www.magnumfabricating.com BALES. Call 204-859-2724, Rossburn, MB. HORSE QUALITY HAY bales rounds and TOP QUALITY HORSE HAY in small small square, grass or alfalfa.

Call POLY TANKS: 15 to 10,000 gal.; Bladder tanks from 220 to 88,000 gallon; Water squares, $4-$6; Also good heavy feed oats 306-290-8806, Dundurn, SK. and liquid fertilizer; Fuel tanks, single and for sale. 204-734-5139, Swan River, MB. ROUND WHEAT STRAW bales and green- double wall; Truck and storage, gas or dsl.

190+ GREENFEED ROUND bales, 2014, feed oat bales, all netwrapped. Phone/text Wilke Sales, 306-586-5711, Regina, SK. netwrapped, 1500 lbs. plus, no rain, $50 306-291-9395, Langham, SK. per bale. Call 204-851-2101, Virden, MB. THRESHED TIMOTHY HAY, 2015 and GOOD QUALITY HAY, no rain, 1250 lb.

2016 crop, round bales, $25/bale loaded, round bales. Can deliver. 306-463-8669, TARPCO, SHUR-LOK, MICHEL’S sales, in truck load lots. Good quality. Fisher Kindersley, SK. service, installations, repairs. Canadian Farms Ltd. Rod 204-638-2700, Doug ROUND BALE PICKING and hauling, small company. We carry aeration socks. We 204-638-2706, Office 204-622-8800. or large loads. Travel anywhere. Also hay carry grain bags. We now carry electric rod@fisherseeds.com Dauphin, MB. chute openers for grain trailer hoppers. for sale. 306-291-9658, Vanscoy, SK. 1-866-663-0000.

1000 ROUND 5x6 BALES. Grass/legume grass, unthreshed barley and straw. Excel- 190 BARLEY BALES, netwrapped, 2090 lent to average quality. Priced accordingly. lbs., $75 each or 30 or more for $70 each.

306-397-2677, 306-441-0677. Edam, SK. Contact Ed 306-563-6261, Gorlitz, SK. ROUND HAY BALES, Cicer Milk Vetch/ ALFALFA BALES FOR SALE: 8x4x3 squares, GOOD USED TRUCK TIRES: 700/8.25/ brome mix, 2016 $45, 2015 $40. feed tests available, $52/each. Call 900/1000/1100x20s; 11R22.5/11R24.5; 306-728-2529, Yorkton, SK. 306-742-5900 leave msg, Calder, SK. 9R17.5, matched sets available. Pricing from $90. K&L Equipment and Auto. Ph ROUND NETWRAPPED ALFALFA/BROME 400 BROME/ALFALFA 6x6 round hay bales, Ladimer, 306-795-7779, Ituna, SK; Chris bales. No rain. Approx. 1500 lbs., 4¢/lb. 4¢/lb., no rain. Contact 306-634-7920, at 306-537-2027, Regina, SK. Call 306-482-7492, Carnduff, SK. 306-421-1753, Estevan, SK. TIRE CORP. For all your semi and HAY BALES ROUND mixed 5x5, hard MR. ton tire needs call Mylo 306-921-6555 core, no rain, net wrapped, horse quality, half Serving all of Saskatchewan. $80/bale. Near Regina, SK 306-539-6123

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NUVISION COMMODITIES is currently ROUND ALFALFA/ALFALFA GRASS solid purchasing feed barley, wheat, peas and core greenfeed 5x6 JD hay bales for sale.

Call 306-237-4582, Perdue, SK. milling oats. 204-758-3401, St. Jean, MB.

TOP QUALITY GRASS HAY for sale, shedded, can deliver, 306-501-9204 ask for Paul. Belle Plain Colony, Belle Plain, SK. 200 BIG ROUND organic oat straw bales, $18 each. 306-722-3225, Fillmore, SK. LONG LAKE TRUCKING, two units, custom hay hauling. 306-567-7100, Imperial, SK. FINE CHOPPED ALFALFA silage bales, individually wrapped, 1200 lbs., $55/bale, hay analysis available, dairy quality. Hay bales, 1400 lbs., 25% alfalfa, 75% Meadow Brome, no rain, $63/bale. 306-963-7656, Imperial, SK. HAY FOR SALE OR trade for bred cows, or will custom feed cows. $55 a bale. Call Mitch 306-561-7576, Kenaston, SK.

WANTED: FEED BARLEY Buffalo Plains Cattle Company is looking to purchase barley. For pricing and delivery dates, call Kristen 306-624-2381, Bethune, SK.

HORSE OR HORSE HAY, alfalfa, Timothy, brome, 1st and 2nd cut, med. sq., stored inside. Test and delivery available.

Ph/text 204-771-7496, 204-738-2183, Petersfield.

WANTED: OFF-GRADE PULSES, oil seeds and cereals. All organic cereals and specialty crops. Prairie Wide Grain, Saskatoon, SK., 306-230-8101, 306-716-2297.

38 ROUND HAY BALES 1st cut alfalfa mix, $25 each. 9 round bales 2nd cut pure CUSTOM BALE HAULING. Will haul large alfalfa, $30 each. Phone 204-882-2356, squares or round. Phone 306-567-7199, Kenaston, SK. Ste Agathe, MB.

LARGE ROUND ALFALFA brome mixed hay. SEMI TIRES. We stock a full line of tires for all your trucking needs. Drives starting Call 306-764-6372, Prince Albert, SK. at $285, trailers starting at $270. Full warranty on all tires. Call 306-714-0121, Shellbrook, SK. www.triplejayceetire.com COVER CROPS. Do you want to be free of fertilizer bills and have cleaner fields? N RIMS FOR SALE! We are clearing out our Fixation P&K scavengers. Taproot short excess rims! Get all standard size combine and long season plants. Limited quantity. rims for 50% off our reg. price. Excludes duals and specialty size rims. Offer ends Give me a call 204-851-2101, Virden, MB. May 30th, 2017. 1-888-278-4905 or view www.combineworld.com

WE BUY OATS Call us today for pricing Box 424, Emerson, MB R0A 0L0 204-373-2328

DUFFERIN MARKET GARDENS is accepting applications for seasonal farm workers. Duties include: planting, weeding, harvesting and packing vegetables.

Long hours, much bending and heavy lifting. Start April 2017. Wages $11-$12/hr., near Carman, MB. Forward resume with references to fax: 204-745-6193. Mail to: Box 1051, Carman, MB., R0G 0J0.

2 SEASONAL FARM MACHINERY operators required. Must be able to operate grain cart, tandem grain truck, FWA tractor w/rockpicker, 4WD tractor for harrowing.

Also manual labour for upkeep of leafcutter bees and general servicing of equipment. May 1 to October 31. $15-$18/hr.

101008187 SK Ltd., 303 Frontier Trail, Box 372, Wadena, SK., S0A 4J0. Fax: 306-338-3733, phone: 306-338-7561 or email: cfehr9860@hotail.com EXPERIENCED FULL-TIME HELP for mixed farm, Class 1 an asset. Competitive wages. Call 306-537-6435, Odessa, SK. 2 FULL-TIME FARM Laborer positions on large mixed farm. Wages $18-$20/hr. depending on experience. Individuals should have good work ethic, positive attitude, mechanical skills, and be able to work with others. Duties include: Operating and maintaining medium to large farm equipment. Must have previous farm experience. Furnished housing w/utilities avail. for $500/mo. Non-smoking environment.

Fax 306-264-3752 or call 306-264-7742.

Paul Lacasse, Lacasse Farms, Box 207, Kincaid, SK. S0H 2J0.

CLEANING PLANT TRAINEE/OPERATOR, full-time to Operate grain cleaning equipment at Hickseeds Ltd. in Mossbank, SK. Should have: Knowledge of grain and seed industry; Ability to manage time and meet deadlines; Good communication skills; Record keeping capabilities for bin samples, quality control etc; Be able to follow specific directions, protocol and procedures. Duties will include: Provide support to site manager to ensure work flows in a safe and efficient manner; Loading/unloading trucks; May be required to assist with farm duties at times. Must be flexible with work hours during peak season, be able to work independently and have own transportation. Wages based on experience. Call Barry Hicks 306-354-7998 or e-mail: barry.hicks@pioneer.com

LARGE COW/CALF RANCH in NE Sask. seeks energetic Ranch Hand. Bunkhouse accommodation provided. Email resume: knilson@sasktel.net Fax 306-428-2192.

POSITION AVAILABLE, Cypress Hills, SK. area. Background yearling grasser operation and cow/calf. Modern facilities and equipment. Good working environment.

GLEANER S77 DUALS, complete factory Class 1 preferred. Wages negotiable dekit w/tires, rims, platform extension and pending on experience. Ph. 306-295-7473. hardware. Firestone radials 85%, $16,900. www.combineworld.com 1-888-278-4905.

PASTURE RIDER CONTRACT POSITION available at Masefield Grazing Ltd for the TIRES TIRES TIRES! Radial, bias, new, 2017 grazing season, May 1 to Nov. 15. used. 20.8x42, 18.4x42, 20.8x38, 18.4x38, Applicant must supply own horses and 20.8R34, 18.4x34, 900/60R32, 800/65R have knowledge of herd health, handling 32, 24.5x32, 18.4x30, 23.1x30, 16.9x28, and treatment of cattle from horseback 28Lx26, 18.4x26, 19.5Lx24. Semis, skid and will also be responsible for other gensteers. Best price and value guaranteed! eral pasture duties including fencing. The successful applicant will be supervised by www.combineworld.com 1-888-278-4905 the Pasture Manager and must possess a good work attitude. Wage will range from $22 to $25/hr. depending on experience.

Housing available. Employment may lead to future full-time management position.

RURAL & CULTURAL TOURS Apply with references by March 1, to Masefield Grazing Ltd, Box 276, Val Marie, SK., S0N 2T0 or to Stan Day, Manager, Box Chile/Argentina/Brazil ~ Feb. 2017 149, Val Marie, SK., S0N 2T0.

Vietnam/Cambodia/Thailand ~ March 2017 306-298-4417.

Switzerland Land & Rhine Cruise PASTURE RIDER WANTED, Dundurn Eastern Canada Incl. NS/PEI/NB/NFLD Grazing Association, Dundurn, SK., for the Romania & Hungary ~ June 2017 2017 season. Must have own working horses and equipment. Accommodations Scandinavia Land/Cruise ~ Jun-Jul 2017 provided. Any questions call Stan Logan NWT/Yukon/Alaska ~ July 2017 780-834-7327. Send resume with 2 references to: Dundurn Grazing Association, Australia/New Zealand ~ Jan. 2018 General Delivery, Dundurn, SK. S0K 1K0. *Portion of tours may be Tax Deductible

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CLAYTON AIR SERVICE LTD is seeking 5 Professional Turbine Ag Pilots for the 2017 Spray Season. Air Tractor 502B. Requirements: All 5 positions from May 5 thru to Oct. 5. Provincial pesticide licenses required. 1000 hours + aerial application experience preferred. Updated medical.

Strong ability to adapt to changing situations and maintain a positive attitude with customers, co-workers, and supervisors.

Strong communication and problem solving abilities, with quality service delivery as the utmost priority. Proficiency in English reading and writing. Capable of operating GPS guidance systems. Must be insurable. Accommodations and vehicle provided during employment. Wage $60/hr. 40 hour week. Bonuses based on performance. Contact Clayton Rempel PTO WATER PUMP, Bau-Man, sizes 6” to phone 306-497-7401, e-mail resume to: 16” w/capacities of 1,250 to 10,000 GPM. Claytonairsk@gmail.com Lay flat water hose and accessories also available. 306-272-7225 or 306-272-4545, Foam Lake, SK. tymarkusson@sasktel.net www.highcapacitywaterpump.com CLASS 1 TRUCK DRIVER required w/2 yrs experience to pull vans in Canada and Looking for a hand around the farm? Place a USA. 204-955-2548, Ile Des Chenes, MB. help wanted ad in the classifieds. Call 1-800782-0794.

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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KORNUM WELL DRILLING, farm, cottage Great plan. Modern equipment. We and acreage wells, test holes, well rehabili- Benefits are looking qualified drivers and owner tation, witching. PVC/SS construction, ex- operators toforpull Super B hopper trailers. pert workmanship and fair pricing. 50% 204-795-0950. careers@truck-freight.com government grant now available. Indian Head, SK., 306-541-7210 or 306-695-2061 LOOKING FOR LEASED Operators to run flatdeck, bulk, and container work, interprovincial or across Canada for offices in: Regina, Denise 306-757-1448; Saskatoon, U-DRIVE TRACTOR TRAILER Training, Laura, 306-352-4595; Calgary, Krista 40330 years experience. Day, 1 and 2 week 279-8365; Edmonton, Colin 780-969-1097 upgrading programs for Class 1A, 3A and air brakes. One on one driving instructions. LOOKING FOR EQUIPMENT? 306-786-6600, Yorkton, SK.

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Octogenarian Italian feeds the poor with food waste For 10 years this Italian pensioner has aimed to feed those less fortunate than himself as an expression of his faith

BY UMBERTO BACCHI ROME / Thomson Reuters Foundation

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t all started with a coffee.

When a homeless man asked Dino Impagliazzo for an espresso, the Italian pensioner thought: “Why not help?”

Soon he and his wife were making sandwiches for homeless people who hung around one of Rome’s train stations.

As word spread, the lines for food grew longer. Eventually Impagliazzo switched to hot meals, cooking them first at home and later using the kitchen of a nearby church.

“The nuns had a large pot that came in handy,” he recalled.

A decade on, the 86-year-old prepares hot meals for up to 250 migrants and needy people in Rome four days a week, using a tiny fraction of the 1.3 billion tonnes of food waste that the world generates each year.

“There is no shortage of food,” said the former civil servant, a devout Catholic who credits his faith for driving him to help the poor.

“People in need are my brothers, I can’t just turn the other way,” he told the Thomson Reuters Foundation.

Since 2008, Impagliazzo’s charity, RomAmor, has prepared all its meals using ingredients that are close to their expiry dates, sourced from grocery shops and wholesale suppliers who would otherwise throw them away.

Italian pensioner Dino Impagliazzo, 86, serves food cooked with items saved from waste to a migrant at Rome’s Ostiense railway station, Italy, on Jan. 23, 2017. PHOTOs: THOMSON REUTERS FOUNDATION/ UMBERTO BACCHI

“There is no shortage of food. People in need are my brothers, I can’t just turn the other way.”

Bin to plate The charity is one of a growing number of enterprises that rescues food destined for the bin to nourish those in need — a global trend some experts say may be the answer to the mountains of food waste created daily.

“We collect so much stuff that we are even able to help other charities,” said Impagliazzo, standing in front of boxes of fruit and vegetables outside the charity’s kitchen.

Food that goes uneaten in Europe could feed a quarter of the 800 million people worldwide who go to bed hungry every night, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) says.

On Jan. 24, European Union lawmakers urged all member states to take action to halve the estimated 88 million tonnes of food wasted across the bloc annually.

Halving the amount of food that is discarded by shops and consumers by 2030 is one of the targets set by the Sustainable Development Goals, agreed by UN member states in 2015.

Impagliazzo’s first supplier was a baker, Carlo Nicoletti, who grew curious about a pensioner buying up to 20 loaves a day.

When he found out Impagliazzo was making sandwiches for the homeless, Nicoletti offered to give away unsold bread for free at the end of the day.

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Italian pensioner Dino Impagliazzo and volunteer Karim Karwan pose for a photo inside the kitchen used by Impagliazzo’s charity, RomAmor, to cook meals for the poor in Rome, Italy, on Jan. 23, 2017.

“I went on to involve other shop owners from the area,” said Nicoletti, one of about 300 volunteers working with RomAmor.

Meals always include a pork-free option to accommodate people of all creeds and consist of a sandwich, a plate of rice, pasta or soup, and fruit or dessert, depending on availability.

Impagliazzo said the charity receives food from dozens of stores and the number is growing after a new law opened the way for lower taxes on shops that donate leftovers.

Food for thought Impagliazzo is keen that, besides filling empty bellies, his work can improve relations between locals and migrants.

Rome, like the rest of Italy has seen a growing influx of migrants in recent years, bringing with it high tensions.

A record 181,000 people, mostly from Africa, reached the country via boat last year alone, government figures show.

Lazio, the region where Rome is located, hosts almost 15,000 of the more than 175,000 asylum seekers living in Italian shelters, up from 8,000 in December 2015.

“It’s not only about feeding people, but also about getting to know them and trying to help,” Impagliazzo said.

The energetic pensioner oversees all of his charity’s work — he dispatches volunteers, collects food and chops vegetables.

On Jan. 23, he braved a cold, wet

night to deliver food to about 100 people gathered outside the Ostiense train station.

Among the volunteers helping him was Karim Karwan, a 26-year-old Iraqi Kurd, who just days earlier had himself stood in line for a bowl of soup.

The young man said he decided to lend a hand after going with no food and little water for eight days during the sea crossing from Turkey that last year brought him to Italy.

“I understand what it means to be hungry,” said Karwan, adding that volunteering made him feel useful as he waited for his asylum application to be processed.

Impagliazzo said by working in the charity kitchen, Karwan was also learning skills he could use in the future.

He related how a homeless Italian man who had learned to cook at RomAmor had recently landed a job at a high-end hotel.

Impagliazzo said he was open to anyone willing to be of service and was currently helping a Ukrainian man who had had several run-ins with police to complete his community service.

“I’d like Rome to become a more humane city,” he said.

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Proliferation of bird flu outbreaks raises pandemic risk Watch for warning signals, WHO’s chief warns the world

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strains that are currently low risk for human health, the sheer number of different types, and their presence in so many parts of the world at the same time, increases the risk of viruses mixing and mutating — and possibly jumping to people.

“This is a fundamental change in the natural history of influenza viruses,” Michael Osterholm, an infectious disease specialist at University of Minnesota, said of the proliferation of bird flu in terms of geography and strains — a situation he described as “unprecedented.”

Global health officials are worried another strain could make a jump into humans, like H5N1 did in the late 1990s. It has since caused hundreds of human infections and deaths, but has not acquired the ability to transmit easily from person to person.

The greatest fear is that a deadly strain of avian flu could then mutate into a pandemic form that can be passed easily between people — something that has not yet been seen.

While avian flu has been a prominent public health issue since the 1990s, ongoing outbreaks have never been so widely spread around the world — something infectious disease experts put down to greater resilience of strains currently circulating, rather than improved detection or reporting.

While there would normally be around two or three bird flu strains recorded in birds at any one time, now there are at least half a dozen, including H5N1, H5N2, H5N8 and H7N8.

The Organization for Animal Health (OIE) says the concurrent outbreaks in birds in recent months are “a global public health concern” and the World Health Organization’s director general warned this week the world “cannot afford to miss the early signals” of a possible human flu pandemic.

The precise reasons for the unusually large number and sustained nature of bird outbreaks in recent months, and the proliferation of strains, is unclear — although such developments compound the global spreading process.

Bird flu is usually spread through flocks through direct contact with an infected bird. But Osterholm said wild birds could be “shedding” more of the virus in droppings and other secretions, increasing infection risks.

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to be “aerosol transmission from one infected barn to others, in some cases many miles away.”

Ian MacKay, a virologist at Australia’s University of Queensland, said the current proliferation of strains means that “by definition, there is an increased risk” to humans.

“You’ve got more exposures, to more farmers, more often, and in greater numbers, in more parts of the world — so there has to be an increased risk of spillover human cases,” he told Reuters.

Britain to Bangladesh Nearly 40 countries have reported new outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza in poultry or wild birds since November, according to the WHO. In China, H7N9 strains of bird flu have been infecting both birds and people, with the number of human cases rising in recent weeks due to the peak of the flu season there. According to the WHO, more than 900 people have been infected with H7N9 bird flu since it emerged in early 2013.

In birds, latest data from the OIE says that outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian flu have been detected in Britain, Italy, Kuwait and Bangladesh in the last few days alone.

Russia’s agriculture watchdog issued a statement describing the situation as “extremely tense” as it reported H5N8 flu outbreaks in another four regions. Hungarian farmers have had to cull three million birds, mostly geese and ducks.

These come on top of epidemics across Europe and Asia which have been ongoing since late last year, leading to mass culling of poultry in many countries.

Strains currently documented as circulating in birds include H5N8 in many parts of Europe as well as in Kuwait, Egypt and elsewhere, and H5N1 in Bangladesh and India.

In Africa — which experts say is especially vulnerable to missing flu outbreak warning signs due to limited local government capacities and weak animal and human health services — H5N1 outbreaks have been reported in birds in Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Ghana, Niger, Nigeria and Togo.

H5N8 has been detected in Tunisia and Egypt, and H7N1 in Algeria.

The U.S. has, so far this year, largely escaped bird flu, but is on high alert after outbreaks of H5N2, a highly pathogenic bird flu, hit farms in 15 states in 2015 and led to the culling of more than 43 million poultry.

David Nabarro, a former senior WHO official who has also served as UN system senior co-ordinator for avian and human influenza, says the situation is worrying. “For me the threat from avian influenza is the most serious (to public health), because you never know when,” he told Reuters in Geneva.

Highly pathogenic H5N1 H5N1 is under close surveillance by health authorities around the world. It has long been seen as one to watch, feared by infectious disease experts because of its pandemic potential if it were to mutate and acquire human-tohuman transmission capability.

A highly pathogenic virus, it jumped into humans in Hong Kong in 1997 and then reemerged in 2003-04, spreading from Asia to Europe and Africa.

It has caused hundreds of infections and deaths in people and prompted the culling of hundreds of millions of poultry.

Osterholm noted that some currently circulating H5 strains — including distant relatives of H5N1 — are showing significant capabilities for sustaining their spread between wild flocks and poultry, from region to region and farm to farm.

“What we’re learning about H5 is, that whether it’s H5N6, H5N8, H5N2 or H5N5, this is a very dangerous bird virus.”

Against that background, global health authorities and infectious disease experts want awareness, surveillance and vigilance stepped up.

Wherever wild birds are found to be infected, they say, and wherever there are farms or smallholdings with affected poultry or aquatic bird flocks, regular, repeated and consistent testing of everyone and anyone who comes into contact is vital.

“Influenza is a very tough beast because it changes all the time, so the ones we’re tracking may not include one that suddenly emerges and takes hold,” said MacKay. “Right now, it’s hard to say whether we’re doing enough (to keep on top of the threat). I guess that while it isn’t taking off, we seem to be doing enough.”

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eportedly unable to raise the sales volume needed to cover costs, the Canadian Lamb Producers Co-operative is seeking bankruptcy protection.

The Western Producer newspaper on Jan. 27 quoted a recent statement in which the co-operative said it has been seeking an investor to finance its operations while production is ramped up and sales are increased to a commercially sustainable level.

Lamb products marketed under the co-op’s LAM brand

were “well accepted and… generated a profit,” the newspaper quoted the co-op as saying, but sales didn’t generate enough income to pay expenses and staff.

The co-op will remain under bankruptcy protection for 30 days, the Producer said.

Backed initially by the Saskatchewan Sheep Development Board, the cooperative was federally incorporated in 2012 as a way to market products from its members’ lambs to the retail and food-service sectors.

By mid-2014, the co-operative had about 125 members from across Western Canada — each committed to supply

at least 25 lambs per year to the co-op, with a minimum three-year commitment and a $500 membership fee.

The co-op had also pledged to help members increase their flock size by providing “financial incentives” such as premium prices and participation dividends, and by providing farm extension services.

The co-operative in 2013 picked up a $1.4-million federal investment through Western Economic Diversification Canada to set up a new meat-grading system, and another $784,500 from WED in 2015 to develop an export plan.

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Chinese media warns Boeing, U.S. agriculture in crosshairs of Trump trade war

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n influential Chinese state-run newspaper on Jan. 19 warned that U.S. aircraft manufacturer Boeing and U.S. agricultural imports could be targets for retaliation in any trade war ushered in by U.S. President Donald Trump.

Trump, sworn into office Jan. 20, has criticized China’s trade practices and threatened to impose punitive tariffs on Chinese imports.

Billionaire investor Wilbur Ross, Trump’s choice for commerce secretary, voiced sharp criticism of China’s trade practices on Wednesday, telling senators he would seek new ways of combating them.

In an editorial, the Global Times said that as the United States has the stronger economy, China may suffer more once a trade war starts, but China “will take the U.S. on to the end.”

“There are few cases in modern history where only one party surrendered in a trade war; rather, the two parties ended up compromising with each other. How could Trump’s team believe China would surrender without any countermeasures?” it said.

“The arrogant Trump team has underestimated China’s ability to retaliate. China is a major buyer of American cotton, wheat, beans and Boeing aircraft,” the paper added in the editorial carried in its Chinese- and Englishlanguage editions, without elaborating.

T h e w i d e l y re a d Gl o b a l Ti m e s , r u n by t h e r u l i n g Communist Party’s official People’s Daily, is known for its stridently nationalist tone, but its editorials cannot be viewed as representing government policies or official statements.

In recent weeks, the Global Times and other state-run Chinese news outlets have issued several warnings of possible retaliation if the Trump administration carries out threats of tariffs or undermines Beijing’s claims on selfruled Taiwan.

In November, the Global Times warned China could s w i t c h l a r g e o rd e r s f r o m B o e i n g t o E u r o p e, A p p l e phones would “essentially be crowded out,” and U.S. soybeans and corn banished from China if Trump creates problems for China on trade.

China’s the world’s top producer and consumer of cotton and top buyer of grains like soybeans to feed its vast livestock industry.

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Food safety regulations proposed once again Revamping these regulations began under the last government and have dragged on at some length

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roposals to modernize C a n a d a’s f o o d s a f e t y inspection rules will once again be the subject of cross-country public consultations by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.

CFIA will hold a consultation running to April 21 to gather food industry and c o n s u m e r re a c t i o n t o t h e draft regulations it posted in the Canada Gazette Jan. 21.

Then it will consider all the input, and then start drafting a final version of the regulations to implement the Safe Food for Canadians Act enacted in 2012 by the Harper government.

Susan Abel, vice-president of food safety and compliance with Consumer & Food Products Canada, said that “80 per cent to 90 per cent o f p r o p o s e d re l a t i o n s a re

p re t t y d e c e n t w o r k . C F I A did an impressive amount of pre-consultation on the regulations.”

“They’re trying to accomplish in 100 pages what t h e U . S . Fo o d a n d D r u g Administration did in 1,000 pages on its food safety modernization,” she said. “It is clear that they understand the need to replace our outdated patchwork approach to regulation with regula tions that are consistent and in plain language. Because of CFIA’s upfront consultations, much of the new regulations are more closely in line with best industry practices and inter nationally recognized food safety systems which we endorse.”

Albert Chambers, president of the Canadian Supply Chain Food Safety Coalition, said that while the proposed regulations are similar to those made in 2015, “at least we have the regulatory process

“They’re trying to accomplish in 100 pages what the U.S. Food and Drug Administration did in 1,000 pages on its food safety modernization.”

Susan Abel Consumer & Food Products Canada

up and running again under a new government.”

“There are positive moves here and the agency is moving in the direction the government supports,” he said.

“Hopefully CFIA will use this consultation to deal with the industry’s wish to move to more international food safety standards.”

C h r i s Ky t e, p re s i d e n t o f Food Processors of Canada, s a i d h e’s c o n c e r n e d t h e changes will “make it easier for Americans to ship into Canada than it is for our companies to ship south. The Americans are blessed by a

whole bunch of benefits that Canada is lacking. Generally all inputs are lower in the U.S. Their subsidy programs are better and they apply their laws at the border whereas Ca n a d a h a s a c o m p l a i n t based enforcement system so, what few regulations we have levels the playing field.”

T h e Sa f e Fo o d Ac t i s intended to consolidate and update 13 sets of safety regulations on domestically produced and imported foods, most of which date back to before the agency’s formation in 1997. While the regulations could come into force by the

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end of 2017, past performance suggests this initiative will spill into 2018.

The regulations will keep Canada in line with international food safety standards so that Canadian food exporters have access to foreign markets and remain competitive internationally, CFIA said in a backgrounder.

Among the changes the regulations will trigger are all food importers will have to be licensed with CFIA. Traceability will be expanded to match the international Codex Alimentarius standards, which will help track products suspected in foodborne illness outbreaks.

Foodborne illness causes about four million illnesses annually, which results in a p p rox i m a t e l y 2 3 8 d e a t h s and 11,600 hospitalizations, the backgrounder said. That amounts to an annual economic cost to Canadians of at least $2.8 billion.

Abel said the parts of t h e re g u l a t i o n s t h a t c o n cern CFPC can hopefully be improved dur ing the con sultation period. In general, she says the provisions don’t reflect existing best practices or align with Codex and other inter nationally recognized food safety standards.

“For example, Canada will n ow re q u i re t h a t a l l f o o d companies that sell food across provincial boundaries, import, or export, must have written instructions that are regularly reviewed that explain how that food comp a n y m e e t s t h e s e re g u l a tions,” she noted. “We believe t h a t t h e d ra f t re g u l a t i o n s could be clearer on what is actually required in a preventive control program.

“We want the food we sell to be as safe as possible,” she said. “The thrust of the CFIA regulations is outcome based.

We want the agency to understand there are many different ways to be safe. As long as what you produce is safe.”

The food industry has tried to convince CFIA to set standards food companies are to achieve and then make sure they’re doing it. “You can’t inspect to catch everything,” Abel said.

Chambers said his group wants to present its package of proposed changes to the regulator y package by the end of next month and then engage CFIA “in a serious discussion about what we need to improve the package. Adopting international standards is vital to enabling Canadian companies to sell their products globally.”

The food industry has been trying to shift CFIA from a highly prescriptive approach to food safety inspection to one that clearly sets what levels companies are expected to reach, and then checking them to ensure they are.

This “walk-the-talk approach” will force both the agency and the industry “to up their games in improving food safety practices.”

The backgrounder didn’t differentiate among illness caused by unsafe foods and improper food handling and preparation in homes and restaurants.

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‘Great Tastes of Manitoba’ seeks sponsors to develop new farm-focused content in 2017 The popular cooking show featuring Manitoba foods is now entering its 28th season

BY LORRAINE STEVENSON Co-operator staff / Brandon

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popular cooking show that was the brainchild of groups representing Manitoba farmers is still going strong — and beginning its 28th season this year.

“Great Tastes of Manitoba” first aired in 1991 with halfhour programs airing on CTV with dietitians and home economists sharing recipes and offering expert advice on how to cook and enjoy Manitobagrown food.

“Great Tastes of Manitoba” is now distinguished as Manitoba’s longest-running, locally produced television show, said Donalee Jones, senior producer for Frank Digital, speaking at Ag Days last week.

“We’re very proud of that,” she said. “Think about other shows

that were on in the 1990s that you don’t see anymore. Only the Simpsons is still on the air.”

Manitoba commodity groups supporting all these seasons also have reason to boast. Theirs is a unique collaboration of commodity groups focused on an initiative to improve consumer awareness about locally grown foods this way.

Those commodity groups were ahead of the times, too, given that interest in locally grown food in the early 1990s was muted.

“These industries, which are farmer directed, had foresight” said Jones.

The program also remains a top-rated cooking show in the provincial market, among all other programs running on the Food Network, ranking even higher than celebrity chef, Jamie Oliver, or other prime time shows.

“We (farmers) tell our story but if the only people who are listening are other farmers, I question how much progress we’re making. ‘Great Tastes of Manitoba’ is reaching the urban consumer.”

Donalee Jones

Twenty-seven thousand viewers tune in weekly to the show which is broadcast at 6:30 p.m. spring and fall on CTV Winnipeg.

More recently, they’ve also branched into a social media and online presence, making content available 24 hours a day

through GreatTastesMB.ca and on its YouTube channel.

“Great Tastes of Manitoba” has also been unfailing in its efforts to deliver not “just the facts” about farming, but to communicate shared values with viewers who are not farmers, Jones said.

“We (farmers) tell our story but if the only people who are listening are other farmers, I question how much progress we’re making,” she said. “‘Great Tastes of Manitoba’ is reaching the urban consumer.”

And clearly viewers do want to hear more about farmers producing the milk and canola oil, pulses and mushrooms, and raising the eggs, chicken, pork, and beef used in the show’s recipes.

That’s why they’d like to try something new — develop more farm-focused content available for download or streaming outside the show, said Jones.

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“We would love to see additional sponsors come on board,” she said.

Manitoba Agriculture is an affiliated sponsor of “Great Tastes of Manitoba.”

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he British Columbia government said Jan. 18 it would defend its wine industry against a trade challenge from the U.S., and was confident it was not breaking any international trade rules.

Earlier that day, the U.S. said it started action against Canada at the World Trade Organization, accusing B.C. of discriminating against U.S. and other imported wine by allowing only local wine to be sold in grocery stores.

“Trade agreements such as NAFTA allow for a number of private wine outlets that sell only B.C. wine,” Shirley Bond, B.C.’s minister for jobs, tourism and skills training, said in a statement.

“We are confident in the approach we have taken,” she said.

Grocery stores have become a growing retail channel for wine sales in B.C. since the province changed its rules in April 2015 to expand wine distribution. Only retailers who won licences in a provincial auction are allowed to sell wine.

The spat coincides with growing uncertainty in trade relations between Canada and the U.S., its biggest trading partner.

U.S. President Donald Trump has previously promised to either renegotiate or scrap the North American Free Trade Agreement and overhaul trade policy after taking office.

“The discriminatory regulations implemented by British Columbia intentionally undermine free and fair competition, and appear to breach Canada’s commitments as a WTO member,” U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman said in a statement.

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Low potash prices could linger for a longer period The low price reality underscores the need for the PCS-Agrium merger, the companies say

BY ROD NICKEL AND JOHN BENNY Reuters

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he deepest slump in a decade for the oversupplied potash market may abate only slightly in 2017, major producers say, and could take years to correct due to the imminent startup of new mines.

P o t a s h C o r p o f Saskatchewan, the world’s biggest fertilizer producer, forecast a less profitable year Jan. 26 than analysts expected, and reported a surprisingly big drop in quarterly profit.

Potash pr ices are hovering around their lowest levels since 2007, amid bloated capacity and weakening farm incomes, spurring consolidation. Adding to miners’ problems, several new low-cost mines are scheduled to begin production in coming years.

Oversupplied conditions may improve between 2020 and 2022, said Agrium chief executive officer Chuck Magro, speaking at an invest o r c o n f e re n c e i n B r i t i s h Columbia on Jan. 25.

A g r i u m a n d Po t a s h Co r p plan to merge by mid-2017 to cut costs and better compete.

“The markets are very, very

competitive right now and (the merger) is the only way that we can compete,” Magro said.

G e r m a n y ’s K + S AG w i l l ramp up production at its new Western Canada mine this year, while EuroChem begins mining potash in Russia next year. “ We r e m a i n c o n c e r n e d these so-called ‘trough’ earnings levels could linger for years,” said BMO analyst Joel Jackson, in a note.

E a r l i e r Ja n . 2 6 , Po t a s h reported fourth-quarter results which included a 22 per cent slide in sales. Its T:10.25 in were down U.S.-listed shares

2.7 per cent at $19.33 in midmorning trading (all figures U.S. funds), and its outlook also dragged down competitors Agrium and Mosaic Co. PotashCorp said it expected earnings of 35 to 55 cents per share in 2017, including costs related to its pending merger of five cents per share. The forecast fell well short of analysts’ average expectation of 62 cents a share, according to Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S. The midpoint of Potash’s 2017 forecast, 45 cents, would be its second-lowest annual profit in 13 years.

E v e n s o, p o t a s h p r i c e s are weak enough to stimu-

late strong demand, and are creeping higher.

PotashCorp expects pot ash sales to rise in 2017 to between 8.7 million and 9.4 million tonnes, from 8.6 million in 2016. “ We c o n t i n u e t o p r o a c tively position the company for opportunity and resiliency in any market conditions,” Potash CEO Jochen Tilk said in a statement. The company plans to curtail Western Canada production this year.

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Believe it or not urban men are in better health than farmers Stress and constantly working takes it toll, but there’s a free and proven program that helps farmers enjoy healthier, better lives “What we’ve found is that life expectancy in rural populations in Alberta tends to be about three years less for rural men than men in the city.”

BY JENNIFER BLAIR Staff / Medicine Hat

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ou take good care of your land, your equipment, and your animals. But do you take the same care with your own health?

Farmers tend not to think of themselves as a ‘tool’ that needs regular maintenance, says the program manager of Sustainable Farm Families Alberta.

Combines, for instance, go into the shop before every harvest where mechanics “do a pretty full assessment — they check all the belts and make sure all the fluids are good,” said Jordan Jensen, Sustainable Fa r m Fa m i l i e s p r o g r a m manager.

“We need to do the same thing with our bodies once in a while. We don’t need to wait until something is broken to fix it,” he told attendees at the Farming Smarter conference last month.

“It doesn’t matter if you lose your leg in a grain augur or to diabetes. Ultimately, it’s going to have the same impact on your farm.”

T h e Su s t a i n a b l e Fa r m Families program is a little like that annual maintenance — but for the people who work on the farm. Launched in 2014, this free program aims to “increase awareness about the human resource on the farm.”

The program itself may be Alberta based, but the issues cross provincial boundaries. In fact, the Alberta undertaking is based on an Australian program that has been in place for close to 10 years.

“The aim is really to provide farmers, their employees, and their families with tools, techniques, and strategies so that they can better and more effectively manage their health, well-being, and safety,” said Jensen.

And right now, that awareness is lacking, he said.

“One of the questions we like to ask participants is, ‘Who has a healthier lifestyle — city people or rural people?’” he said.

“Almost always, people say farmers. We have fresh air, we’re outside, we’re working all the time, and we don’t have all the stress of driving on the Deerfoot. “ These are valid points.

But what we’ve found is that life expectancy in rural populations in Alberta tends to be about three years less for rural men than men in the city.”

Jordan Jensen

Alberta’s Sustainable Farm Families program offers free health assessments and education to farmers across the province, said project manager Jordan Jensen. PHOTO: JENNIFER BLAIR

That’s because rural areas have “significantly higher” incidences of cardiovascular disease, cancer, and injury rates than urban centres. Quality of life also deteriorates more quickly for farmers than it does for urbanites, he added. “They may live a little bit longer, but they’re also living a little bit healthier.”

But Jensen gets “a lot of resistance” from farmers when he talks about these statistics.

“They think we’re twisting the numbers,” he said. “But what we’ve learned is that the rural population... is at a bit of a disadvantage. We don’t have the same resources that we need to take care of our health that are available to our counterparts in the city.”

Risk factors So why are farmers at greater risk than their urban counterparts, despite the benefits that come with living and working on the farm? Well, living and working on the farm comes with its own problems.

“It’s not really through any fault of our own. This is just the nature of our lifestyle and the world that we live in,” said Jensen.

Long hours are part of the problem.

“Farmers live at work. Their farm is right there. They look out the window and see the herd or the crop or things that need to be done,” said Jensen.

“A farmer doesn’t just get to say, ‘I’m going to take the weekend off.’ City people have traditional 9 to 5 jobs, and for the most part, farmers don’t have that luxury.”

St re s s l e ve l s t e n d t o b e higher, too.

“We can’t control commodity prices, the price of fertilizer, or the weather,” he said.

“There’s a lot of stress that farmers have to deal with that city people don’t.”

On top of that, farmers don’t have paid sick leave or easy access to medical services, so their attitude toward health is different than people living in urban centres.

“Farmers are notorious for being tough and thick skinned.

We don’t go to the hospital for anything,” said Jensen.

“I put a nail through my hand? Well, pull it out — what are you waiting for? Farmers t e n d t o t re a t t h e m s e l v e s instead of seeking medical attention. Oftentimes, that’s because it takes an hour to get to the hospital, and then when you get there, you’re waiting.

Half the time, a farmer goes

to a hospital that doesn’t even have an ER.” Living in the country also means help doesn’t arrive very quickly if there’s an accident.

“If you roll your car on the Deerfoot, people will know. If you roll your car on the back 40, it will take a while for people to know, and in some cases, that’s too long.”

Help at hand In Alberta, the Sustainable Farm Families program was designed to address some of these problems, said Jensen.

When farmers sign up for the program, they commit to three years of annual health assessments and set goals to improve their lifestyle over that time.

“Over these three years, they’re able to track and see how well they’ve done. And what we’ve been finding is that people have been making improvements from year to year.”

The annual health assessment gives producers “a snapshot of their current health status,” including their body composition, muscle mass, bone density, oxygen saturation, blood sugar, blood pressure, cholesterol, vision, and hearing.

Through these assessments, the program has found that 71 per cent of farmer participants are classified as overweight and 16 per cent of those are classified as having secondary obesity.

“We’ve also found that 58 per cent have a metabolic age that’s at least 10 years older than their actual age,” Jensen added. “That’s an eye-opening experience for them. That’s partly what motivates them to make a lifestyle change.”

During the workshops, farmers also learn about nutrition, fitness, mental illness, and personal action planning.

“Over the three years, they get this education so that they’re then empowered to take action on these numbers that they’re given in their health assessment,” said Jensen.

“We want them to set goals and create an action plan for where they want to be next year and what they’re going to do to accomplish that.”

And everything is related back to the farm, he added.

“For instance, did you know the heart pumps 32 million litres per year, and that equates to 1.2 million bushels of blood?” he said.

“We want them to be able to make the connection and understand, ‘I’ve only got this one heart and it does that every day.’

“How many pumps do you have on your farm? How often do you have to do maintenance on them? When was the last time you did maintenance on your heart?”

Putting health into terms like that is often a “lightbulb” moment for farmers, he said.

“We find that farmers are reluctant when they show up to the workshop — ‘I’m here because my wife made me or because my boss told me to.’

But by the end of it, they're always quite appreciative.” jennifer.blair@fbcpublishing.com

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Prairie fare What’s in artificial sweetener packets?

Artificial sweeteners can help cut calories but too much can have side-effects

BY JULIE GARDEN-ROBINSON NDSU Extension Service

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hat kind of sweetener would you like?” my husband asked me.

“I’ll have a blue packet,” I said.

He handed me the small packet. I ripped it open and added half of it to my coffee cup.

He took a pink packet.

We were eating in a restaurant. I’m not sure why we always add some sweetener to our coffee when we eat outside the home.

We have plain black coffee at home. I guess that chemically enhancing our coffee is our special treat.

Maybe I just talked myself out of adding sweetener to my coffee.

“What’s the difference between the blue, pink and yellow packets of sweeteners?” he asked.

I have a feeling my husband was vying to be the star of this column by questioning me about food. His ploy worked.

Because I was not caffeinated yet, I avoided being “punchy” and telling him that pink is for girls and blue is for boys.

What were we adding to our coffee, anyway? All of these products are considered safe by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), or they wouldn’t be allowed in the food supply. Most contain an added carbohydrate such as dextrose to serve as a carrier for the sweetener because the amount of sweetener is so small.

The blue packet contained “aspartame” or “NutraSweet,” which is the same sweetener used in many diet sodas. According to the packet label, this artificial sweetener had no calories, no sodium, no fat and less than one gram of carbohydrate.

In moderation, artificial sweeteners can help cut calories. However, in higher amounts, some artificial sweeteners can cause headaches or diarrhea in certain people.

Aspartame is made of two amino acids (protein building blocks): aspartic acid and phenylalanine. You will notice a warning on the packet: “Phenylketonurics: Contains phenylalanine.” People with this inherited disorder (phenylketonuria) must follow a special diet, and they typically are diagnosed at birth.

All of these products are considered safe by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), or they wouldn’t be allowed in the food supply.

You should not use aspartame in recipes that require baking or extended heating because it will lose its sweetness. You can add it at the end of cooking.

The pink packet chosen by my husband consists of the artificial sweetener saccharin or “Sweet ’N Low.” Developed in 1878, saccharin is up to 700 times sweeter than sugar and can be used in many applications, including cooking and baking. In higher amounts, however, you might detect a bitter aftertaste.

For many years, saccharin carried a warning label because it was linked to causing bladder cancer in rats. However, the warning label was removed in 2000 when this was not shown to be the case in humans.

The yellow packet contained sucralose or “Splenda.” This artificial sweetener is made from sugar but it is processed in a way so it is not absorbed by our body. It was approved by the FDA in 1998 and is 600 times as sweet as sugar. It can be used in a wide variety of foods and as a sweetener on the table.

Many other sugar substitutes, including stevia (a herbal product) and xylitol (a sugar alcohol), are available. If you are on a special diet, be sure to visit with a dietitian or other health-care provider before making changes in your diet.

What are the functions of “real sugar,” or “sucrose?” Besides flavour, sugar plays a role in browning reactions in baked products because of its caramelizing effect. It also contributes to the texture and volume of baked goods. Baked goods made with real sugar may retain their moistness longer because sugar naturally holds on to moisture.

Yes, sugar can fit in a healthful diet in moderation. The American Heart Association

Oatmeal Banana Bread 1/3 c. canola oil 2 eggs, beaten 2/3 c. white sugar 1 c. all-purpose flour 1 c. quick-cooking oats 1-1/4 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. salt 1 c. mashed ripe bananas (2 to 3 medium bananas) 1/4 c. chopped raisins or nuts (optional)

This recipe includes whole grain oatmeal, which can help us meet the goal of making half of our grain choices whole grains. PHOTO: MORGUEFILE

Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease or spray a 9x5-inch loaf pan. Beat the oil and eggs with a mixer (or by hand). Add sugar and beat until fluffy. Mix flour, oats, baking soda, baking

Every artificial sweetener is different, with different properties. PHOTO: THINKSTOCK

recently recommended a maximum of nine teaspoons of added sugar per day for men and six teaspoons per day for women.

Be aware of the amount of added sweeteners by examining “added sugars” in the upcoming new food labels in the U.S. and the per cent of recommended daily sugar intake in proposed new Canadian labels. In many recipes, you can trim sugar content by one-fourth without affecting the final product. In other words, you would add threequarters cup of sugar if the recipe called for one cup. You can make up for the “bulk” lost by substituting non-fat dry milk for the remaining sugar.

To reduce sugar in already-sweet foods, try a sprinkle of powdered sugar instead of a layer of frosting as the finishing touch on cake. Try adding cinnamon or nutmeg to enhance natural sweetness.

I might try a sprinkle of cinnamon on my coffee and enjoy it with a piece of this delicious banana bread made with naturally sweet, ripe bananas. The nutrition of this recipe is enhanced by the addition of healthful whole grain oatmeal. We all should strive to make about half of our grain choices whole grains. See https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/ food for more information and to check out “The Family Table,” our latest initiative.

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.

powder and salt in a bowl. Add flour mixture and mashed bananas to oil and egg mixture.

Add raisins or nuts if you want. Stir until blended. Pour mixture into loaf pan. Tent a piece of aluminum foil over the top of the pan (to prevent overbrowning). Bake for 50 to 60 minutes. Bread is done when toothpick inserted in the centre of bread comes out clean. Remove bread from oven and let it cool for five to 10 minutes. Run a knife between the bread and the sides of the pan. Turn the pan upside down on a baking rack. Cool bread before you cut it.

Makes 16 servings. With the addition of 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, each serving has 150 calories, 7 grams (g) fat, 3 g protein, 21 g carbohydrate, 1 g fibre and 270 milligrams sodium.

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Reena answers more questions Plus, a fantastic tip of the week reEna nerbas Household Solutions

Dear Reena, I made a delicious pot of salsa, but after scooping it up with taco chips, I found that it was too runny. What can I do to thicken the recipe for next time? — Joshua

Dear Joshua, A few suggestions; begin by dunking the tomatoes in hot water and then in cold water.

Peel each tomato (optional).

Include the seeds with your salsa. Along with the tomatoes, add peppers, onions etc.

As you cook the salsa, add in cans of tomato paste and stir until you have reached the desired consistency. For example, when making a 22-quart batch, add about six small cans of tomato paste (more or less depending on the size of your recipe). Tomato paste consists of tomatoes that have been cooked for several hours and reduced to a thick, red concentrate before being strained, so by adding tomato paste you are adding extra healthy goodness.

Dear Reena, I have two, white cotton and one cotton/polyester knit short-

sleeved shirts that were white and are now drab, possibly from our hard water. Do you know of a solution that I can soak them in and see if they will become whiter? Bleach doesn’t help at all, and though they aren’t expensive I could still use them. Thanks for any suggestions. — Barb

Dear Barb, You can wash whites with hot or cold temperature. I prefer to wash whites on hot and colours on cold. It is wise to add a brightener such as washing soda or borax to all white loads.

Hanging clothes outside keeps them crisp and white. The longer I live, the less I use my dryer and the longer clothes last. If you are desperate, soak the white clothes in water and Iron Out or Rit Dye Remover, in a ventilated area.

Read Reena’s suggestions for making thicker salsa. PHOTO: THINKSTOCK

Dear Reena, I would like to first of all say how much I enjoy your column and solutions. Vinegar is my best friend these days.

I am having a problem cleaning the grout in the tiles on the walls around my bathtub. We have hard water and the grout is very grungy in the area where we shower. It looks like mildew spots in places and has a dirty grey hue. I have tried Tilex (which I understand will eat the grout), bleach,

vinegar, a wire brush, all to no avail. Do you have any other suggestions? Any help would be much appreciated.

— Carole Dear Carole, Here is a wonderful recipe that is great for cleaning tile and grout. Mix into a spray bottle and use it frequently for removing soap scum, cleaning kitchens and tile counters.

Combine 1/4 cup baking soda

(or washing soda), 1/2 cup vinegar and 2 quarts of water.

Some people like to add 2 tbsp. ammonia to the recipe (this is optional). No rinsing required.

You can also clean grout with a dry white eraser or dampened pumice stone.

Fantastic tip of the week Keep mice and other rodents away by putting out Ex-Lax laxative bars covered with peanut

butter. The little animals love the taste but soon realize that the food at your place makes their tummy hurt. They will leave in search of better food.

Keep out of reach of pets and children. — Submitted by Jesse I enjoy your questions and tips, keep them coming! Missed a column? Can’t remember a solution? Need a speaker for an upcoming event? Interested in grocery coupons? Check out my blog/ website: reena.ca.

Cutting back plants It’s hard to chop off blossoms and cut down plants now but necessary for them to be at the right stage for planting-out time

By Albert Parsons Freelance contributor

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any plants in our indoor gardens serve double duty: they are enjoyed indoors and wintered over inside but their primary function is to beautify the outdoor garden.

These plants need attention at this time of year if they are going to do a good job outdoors come spring. Many of them will have put on new growth since they were cut back last fall and brought inside. Geraniums, dragon wing begonias, many of the plectranthus, streptocarpella, and even some of the fastergrowing succulents will all have developed new growth and/or lots of flowers.

However, we must halt this attractive display. Although it is hard to sacrifice such lovely blooms, if the plants are not going to be too tall and rangy by the time spring comes, they must be cut back fairly soon. This will allow them time to again put forth new growth and be at just the right stage of development at planting-out time. A few years ago I gave in to my reluctance about cutting off the blooms on my geraniums. Come springtime, did I have plants that were flowering? Yes, but they were tall and lanky and all summer I was continually tying them up and installing supports to keep the overly tall stems upright. I promised myself never to let that happen again,

so the clippers come out in early to midFebruary and all the plants that are getting too big are cut back. Dragon wing begonias bloom all winter in my sunroom and they just need to have a bit taken off some of the longest pendulous stems. I still want them to have cascading flowering branches when I put them outdoors for the summer, but I want the plants to be well branched and the stems to be short enough to accommodate a summer’s growth without becoming too long.

In the fall I had cut the geraniums back severely before I brought them indoors but already they are massive and covered with bloom. I will cut the stems back about halfway — and the blooms that go with them — which will allow them to regrow and be in full bloom, albeit on shorter plants, come spring.

My streptocarpella sits in front of the east sunroom window and by early January is again covered in delicate blue flowers after having recuperated from being cut back in the fall. I abhor having to shear it back but I must if I want a nice plant to put on the deck in the summer.

Always cut plants back carefully, being sure to make each cut just above a leaf axil so that a long stub is not left. New growth will emerge from the leaf axils and a lovely bushy plant will result. The basket of tradescantia “Zebrina” that I brought indoors for the winter — and that I cut back quite a bit in the fall —

It is hard to cut lovely flowers off at this time of year, however, if you have plants that you are wintering over for use in your outdoor landscape, start cutting. You’ll be glad you did…

This polka-dot plant (l) and citronella have both become too tall and lanky and must be cut back to create short, bushy plants for the summer garden.

PHOTO: ALBERT PARSONS

also needs attention. In the case of this plant, I will actually cut all the stems off the parent plant that I require to start new baskets and then I will discard the parent plant. I insert the cut-off stems into damp soilless mix in some hanging baskets, putting lots of slips (up to two dozen) into each basket, and then hang the baskets in front of the sunroom windows where the slips will soon take root and the baskets will have filled out nicely by the time I want to put them outdoors in late May. Other plants I winter over are a few trailing succulents, several varieties of plectranthus, German ivy, polka-dot plants and even a couple of my scented geraniums which tend to get leggy in

the reduced light levels of winter. I look them over and determine if they need to be cut back and act accordingly. The sections I cut off are often used as cuttings to establish more plants, which I donate to our spring Hort. Society plant sale. This at least makes me feel better as I am not “wasting” all the growth I cut off the parent plants. It is hard to cut lovely flowers off at this time of year, however, if you have plants that you are wintering over for use in your outdoor landscape, start cutting. You’ll be glad you did when May arrives and you have plants just the right size to move out to your summer garden.

Albert Parsons writes from Minnedosa, Manitoba

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February is ‘I Love to Read Month’

The idea of dedicating a whole month to reading is gaining popularity across North America

By Donna Gamache Freelance contributor

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n many parts of Canada a n d t h e United States, February means “I Love to Read Month,” an entire month dedicated to promoting a love of reading and being read to.

This idea, started many years ago, has been gaining popularity among schools and libraries throughout North America.

Parents, too, have adopted the idea of a month to promote reading as a shared family activity.

In Canada, February is an ideal time. Christmas and holiday celebrations are well in the past, interest in presents may be waning, the delight in outside activities could be wearing thin, and spring is still a long way off. It’s the perfect time to renew an interest in books and storytelling.

Many Manitoba elementary schools schedule a variety of activities to promote books and reading. Children are encouraged to keep track of the number of books or pages they read. A special time can be set aside each day for silent reading, or to have an older student read to younger ones. A book swap might be initiated, with children encouraged to bring a gently used book to trade.

Classes can vote on their favourite book, or nominate books for other students to read or listen to. One school put on a reading concert, with students and teachers encouraged to read aloud to an audience.

Another school promoted the reading of poetry by having a

There’s a good selection of Canadian books for children. GAMACHE PHOTOS

“mystery reader” read a poem over the loud speaker each day and students were invited to guess who the reader was.

An activity used in our local school is inviting adults — seniors, parents or other relatives —to visit the school and read to students, either in a class or a small-group setting. Some classes switched teachers to read to students, or invited the custodian, secretary or principal to read.

An author or other celebrity visit to whom the children could relate could be scheduled. Last year, children at 14 schools in Winnipeg were visited by members of the Winnipeg Jets. The players took copies of The Home Team —─ the Jets’ official children’s storybook. They were also available to sign autographs.

Other subjects can be incorporated into the reading, too.

Social studies and science

books are emphasized and used in class projects. Students keep track on a map of places they read about at school or home.

Art class can be used to create bookmarks, or pupils try drawing a different cover for a book they enjoyed. Or how about a poster contest about books?

Other ideas might include: setting up a tent in the classroom and reading inside it with a flashlight; having a pyjama party for younger students, or a “beach party” for older ones with lawn/beach chairs in a quiet corner; arranging a trivial pursuit contest for older students on book titles, locations, titles, authors; or decorating a door like a book cover.

If your town has a library, take your class there for a visit.

The librarian could read to a class or talk about the available books and magazines at the library. For older students, there could be a discussion about

A visitor reads to a school group

In Canada, February is an ideal time. Christmas and holiday celebrations are well in the past, interest in presents may be waning, the delight in outside activities could be wearing thin, and spring is still a long way off.

the availability of eBooks. Our own town library has its annual February book sale at this time so students can check that out, too.

For older students, teachers could emphasize books on a particular category such as Manitoba authors, First Nations writers, books where humour is the main theme or ones that have a historical basis. A visit to the school or town library could

have each student looking for a book to fit the chosen category.

Titles could be written down, and some books checked out.

G o o g l e “I L ove t o Re a d Month” for more ideas. Whether you’re a teacher, a librarian, or a parent, plan to make this year’s “I Love to Read Month” a month of reading memories.

Donna Gamache writes from MacGregor, 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.

When this United Grain Growers elevator at Neepawa was photographed in 1961, it was surrounded on three sides by annexes, giving it a total capacity of 152,000 bushels. Three annexes were built as emergency storage space in August and September 1940, during the Second World War, when Nazi submarines threatened grain shipments overseas. Many of the annexes remained in service for decades and were cursed by generations of elevator agents. One of the wartime annexes was torn down in 1948, a second in 1978, and a third in 1980. The elevator, built in 1938, was demolished in November 2002. sPhoto: UGG Fonds, University of Manitoba Archives & Special Collections

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445,000

315,000

Belt Conveyor 2011 CONVE TCSNH1045HDMK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,900 Utility Vehicle 2010 NH 115 rustler . . . . . $8,500 Track Loader 2013 CA TV380. . . . . . . . . $60,000 Mower Conditioner 2014 NH H7150 . . . $38,900 Mower Conditioner 2013 NH H7460 $39,286 Mower Conditioner 2006 NH 1475 . . . . .$19,900 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 Grain Vac 2002 REM 2100 . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,900 Harrow Heavy 2014 BO 7200-84 . . . . . $45,900 Harrow Heavy 2013 BO 6000-90 . . . . . $35,900 Harrow Packer 1998 MR Rangler II . . . .$12,500

736273

$

‘95 New Holland 9480

Tractor, 6300hrs, 300HP, 20.8R42 Duals, STD 12/4, Cummins 14L, Rear Weights, Atom Jet

$

2013 CHLGR WR9740. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $88,000 2012 JD A400-30FT & 18FT Sickle . . . . $101,000 2007 JD 4895-36FT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $53,000 1989 JD 590 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,500

814502

$

‘15 MacDon D65-35FT CNH

SWATHERS

14,900

133,000 $

‘08 New Holland BR7090

Round Baler, Good cond., 1.5M PICK UP, LACED BELTS, 31X13.5-15 TIRES, HYD, PICK UP 814500

Header, 35FT, CNH ADAPTER, TRANSPORT, ROCK RETARDER KIT, X-AUGER

2009 CIH STEIGER 485 QUADTRAC. . . $239,000 1995 CIH 9270. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $64,000 1990 CIH 9170 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $67,500 2011 NH T8.390 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $189,000 2011 NH T8.275 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $165,000 2010 NH T7040 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $110,000 2009 NH T6050 Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $67,000 2003 NH TM140 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $53,000 1995 NH 9480. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $65,000

814259

73,000

746039

TRACTORS

MISC.

92,000

2000 CIH 1042-36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24,200 2009 JD 635F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $26,000 2015 NH 840CD-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $69,000 2015 NH 840CD-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $69,000 2013 NH 840CD-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $57,000 2013 NH 840CD-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $57,000 2003 JD 936 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $27,000 2016 MB FD75-35FT CNH . . . . . . . . . . . . $92,000 2016 MB FD75-35FT CNH . . . . . . . . . . . . $92,000 2016 MB FD75-35FT CNH . . . . . . . . . . . . $92,000 2015 MB D65-35FT CNH . . . . . . . . . . . . . $73,000 2015 MB D65-35FT CNH . . . . . . . . . . . . . $73,000 2015 MB D65-35FT CNH . . . . . . . . . . . . . $73,000

1990 FC SYS 62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,200 2012 NH S1070 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $33,000 2012 NH SP.240F XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $259,000

89,000

COMBINE HEADS

SPRAYERS

2002 MB 2952-36FT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$51,000 1999 MB 9200-30FT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $36,000 2015 NH SPEEDROWER 200-40FT. . . . $139,000 2003 NH HW320-25FT/2300-16FT . . . . .$41,000

259,000

2001 JD 9650STS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $55,000 2015 NH CX8090 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$417,000 2014 NH CX8090 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $355,000 2013 NH CX8080 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $344,000 2013 NH CX8090 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $315,000 1998 NH TR98 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $26,500

737592

‘14 Elmers Haulmaster 1600

$

COMBINES

2010 NH 94C-42FT CR/CX . . . . . . . . . . . $65,000 2009 NH 94C-42FT CR/CX . . . . . . . . . . . $50,000 2008 NH 94C-36FT CR/CX . . . . . . . . . . . $39,000

‘15 New Holland CX8090

Combine, 449hp TIER 4A ENGINE, 350bu HOPPER, 520/85R42 DUALS, CAST CYLINDER, INTELLI

$

1993 AH 565A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7,500 2011 NH BR7090 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20,900 2009 NH BR7090 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25,000 2008 NH BR7090 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,900

2007 NH BR780A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11,500 2007 NH BR780A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,000

‘13 New Holland CX8090

Combine, 979hrs, 449HP, 520 DUALS, CAST, Y&M, SPREADERS, HIDS, 790CP-15FT, MAPPING,

27,000

ROUND BALERS

Grain Cart, 1600BU, TRACKS, TARP, PIVOTING AUGER, BLUE, SCALES

$ $

2012 SEMST 8012 CT TXB w/300 Onboard tank and JD1910 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $295,000 2012 MR 8650. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $105,000 2011 SEMST TXB5012. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $85,000 2011 MR 8370 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $55,000 2010 JD 1910 TBH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $55,000 2009 NH P2070 70FT X 12IN. . . . . . . . . . $49,000 2009 SEMST 5012 TXB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $83,000 2006 CIH ADX 3380 TBT . . . . . . . . . . . . . $35,000 2006 FC 4350. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40,000 2003 SEMST 5440 TBH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$41,000 2002 MR MAXIM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$19,000 1998 JD 1900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13,900 1997 MR MAXIM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13,900 1997 MR MAXIM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $29,500 1996 CC AT-4010-5 PLX . . . . . . . . . . . . . $39,900 1984 BO 28-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,500

‘12 John Deere A400-30FT & 18FT

‘13 Case TV380 Track Loader,

520hrs, 84HP, Seat Air Suspension Cab w/Heat & Air Hyd Heavy Duty Coupler Complete ser 814284

120,000

$

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

SEEDING

‘16 WATER CANNON 8”X83’

733839

Windrower / Swather, 40FT, 600/65R28 DRIVES, 16.5L REAR TIRES, AIR BAGS, 6CYL, 190HP TIER III

‘15 New Holland SP200

808504

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

‘16 Farma SOFTER 26

804835

$

‘15 New Holland C232

Track Loader, 2 SPEED MECHANICAL FOOT CONTROLS, ENCLOSED CAB WITH HEATER

Disc, 26FT, 22” NOTCHED DISCS, ROLLING BASKETS

139,000

815869

69,000

812492

‘03 Bourgault 5440

Air Cart, 440BU, 3 TANK 145/75/220, DOUBLE SHOOT, DUAL FAN, 3 TANK METERING, 8” FILL

814499

43,000

41,000 $

$

‘14 SeedMaster CT6012

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

772465

‘11 New Holland T8.275

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

$

805817

89,000

816992

159,000

693358

‘12 New Holland SP.240F XP

Sprayer, 4WD, 1050hrs, 275HP, 275HP, 1000 GALLON POLY TANK, 100/60FT 5 SECTION 20IN, 3-WAY BODIES, FM1000

Highway #2 South

Highway #6 North

Highway #10 East

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