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Special crop boom sparks expansion for farmercontrolled company Alberta’s Providence Grain is doubling the capacity of its container facility at the Port of Vancouver

PRECISION RANCHING: Manage your cattle from your easy chair New research points to a future in cattle production where most decisions will be made at the touch of a button

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big jump in special crop acres in Western Canada has grain shippers looking to the future — and for Columbia Containers, that future looks bigger, better, and more high tech.

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magine being able to manage your grazing cattle at the touch of a button and constructing ‘digital fences’ as you move them from pasture to pasture.

Or using drones to track your cattle while at the same time discovering the most nutrient-rich forage on your land.

These are just a couple of examples of current research that hold the promise of ushering in a new age of automated, precision technology in the cattle industry. Both hold the promise of significantly improving efficiency — on the ranch and across the value chain — and also producing healthier cattle.

Welcome to the world of the ‘digital homestead.’

“I think it’s kind of exciting,” said Vermilion rancher Sean McGrath.

“With beef cattle there has been lots of new technology in the loop but not necessarily automated, mechanical types of things.

“Particularly some of the virtual

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Lethbridge County ‘head tax’ ruled legal Feeders challenged the $3-per-head business tax on feedlots as unfair, but a judge said the municipal act allows it

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ethbridge County’s controversial ‘head tax’ will be staying put after a judge ruled the tax is legal.

“We’re happy that the judge upheld the business tax,” said Lethbridge County Reeve Lorne Hickey.

“He felt that under the Municipal Government Act, we were fully capable of putting that tax in place.”

The $3-per-head business tax — more commonly referred to as a ‘head tax’ — was imposed on area feedlot operators in April 2016 as an effort to raise $3.5 million annually over 35 years to cover road and bridge maintenance. The tax has been dropped to $2.50 per head for 2017.

On April 20, a Court of Queen’s Bench judge ruled that “the Business Tax Bylaw complies with the delegated taxation powers” laid out in the Municipal Government Act. That was good news for the county — but not for feedlot owners who feel the tax is unfair.

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

Paskal, who is president of Van Raay Paskal Farms Ltd., which owns seven feedlots in southern Alberta with capacity for up to 130,000 head, was one of nine feedlot operators who initiated the lawsuit against the county. Paskal declined to comment for this article.

Cattle feeders in Lethbridge County currently feed around 500,000 head of cattle, more than half of the cattle on feed in Alberta and Saskatchewan, but the $3-perhead tax — along with increased costs because of the carbon tax and new workplace safety legislation — has made it harder for them to compete.

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“Right now, it’s $5.60 more costly to feed cattle here in Canada than the United States. The $3 tax takes us to $8.60,” Paskal said last fall.

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

But for the county, it made sense to gear the tax to the biggest users of the rural road infrastructure, said Hickey.

“We’re not out to make a hardship for anybody, but we’re responsible to keep up our roads to a certain standard,” he said.

“We tried to go after the people who had the highest use of the infrastructure.”

Lethbridge County has “very little” oil and gas activity, so the tax base is smaller than it might be in other counties, said Hickey.

“Other counties are able to keep up their roads better than we’ve been able to because we don’t have that extra income.”

The head tax was designed to pay for a new “market access network,” a series of “better-quality” haul roads that link to numbered highways.

The primary users of these roads are intensive agricultural operations, he said.

“We had a lot of trouble with our infrastructure, especially during heavy rain periods or frosts,” said Hickey. “But with the improvements to the roads we’ve been making, that should eliminate that.”

The county also levied a special tax on all farmland in the county, which the judge ruled was not “specific” enough to comply with the Municipal Government Act and was therefore invalid. The county may implement a “modest increase” to the mill rate instead.

While it’s uncertain whether the feedlot operators will appeal the ruling, Lethbridge County is open to further meetings with them to discuss their concerns, said Hickey.

“We’ve always said our door was open, and we meant that.” jennifer.blair@fbcpublishing.com

Cattle feeders in Lethbridge County say a $3-per-cow tax is a threat to their business, but a judge has ruled the county has the legal right to impose it. PHOTO: CANADA BEEF

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Getting their ruined fields inspected is turning into a nightmare for some

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The signs are favourable for a good run of warm and dry weather

Grain commission proposes 24 per cent cut to major user fees But Alberta Barley wants fees eliminated for a year while Alberta Wheat wants better testing at elevators

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he Canadian Grain Commission will cut its two major user fees Aug. 1 — but an Alberta farm group says it needs to do more to whittle down a massive surplus accumulated over the last three years.

If implemented, the combined fees for officially inspecting and weighing ships exporting Canadian grain will drop by 44 cents a tonne — or 24 per cent — in crop year 2017-18 compared to the current crop year, which ends July 31. That would lower the inspection fee to $1.35 a tonne and the weighing fee seven cents a tonne, for a total of $1.42.

But Alberta Barley wants the grain commission, which had a $114.5-million surplus as of December, to go further.

“While any reduction is a good step, Alberta Barley would have preferred an immediate temporary elimination of fees in order to more quickly return the excess fees accumulated since August 2013 to the marketplace, and therefore to farmers who ultimately bear the cost,” the farm group said in a news release.

“While Alberta Barley recognizes that a $1.42 (per tonne) fee will likely be in place effective Aug. 1, 2017, a one-year fee elimination in 2018 would address some concerns of its members.

With an operating budget of about $60 million, the CGC will have more than enough in the revolving fund to operate for a year’s time.”

In March, the grain commission issued a discussion paper proposing similar fee reductions for April 1, 2018 and remain in effect for five years, with an annual 1.5 per cent increase for inflation.

“This proposal is intended to stop the accumulation of surplus, which is what the sector has been asking for, for some time, and we are responding to that need,” said commission spokesman Remi Gosselin.

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The Canadian Grain Commission is proposing new fees that would halt accumulation of surplus. FILE PHOTO The surplus is the result of the commission underestimating grain exports coupled with higher user fees imposed in 2013 after the former Conservative government ordered it to become self-sufficient.

That resulted in a jump in user fees by an average, 44 per cent, with the cost of one fee — ship inspections — tripling to $1.60 a tonne, sparking widespread industry criticism.

The commission has since revised it forecasts of grain exports, which it initially set at 23.3 million tonnes a year and now predicts they will average 34.4 million tonnes a year. (In the past three crop years, exports have been 30.4 million, 37.6 million and 38.4 million tonnes.) If the new forecasts prove accurate, the lower fees will save the grain industry $15 million. Although grain exporters pay most of the fees, it’s widely believed the costs are passed back to farmers.

The commission needs about $63.5 million to operate annually and at least $36 million in reserves, Gosselin said.

Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay supports the proposed fee reduction, which also includes the elimination of overtime charges for official inspection.

The proposed fee cut was also endorsed by the Grain Growers of Canada.

“We applaud this regulation and look forward to working with government on the consultations around the new fee schedule and use of the current surplus,” Grain Growers president Jeff Nielsen, who farms near Olds, said in a statement.

The Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association wants the money either paid back to farmers or used to reduce future fees. The grain commission itself has suggested the surplus could be used to reduce future fees, but returning it to farmers is logistically impractical, Gosselin said.

The commission has also suggested using the money to fund a new security program to compensate farmers when grain companies fail to pay them, upgrading its laboratories, or delivering real-time analytical testing at licensed terminal elevators or other locations.

The Alberta Wheat Commission supports the latter, saying additional “objective” testing at elevators for things like DON (deoxynivalenol) and falling number would benefit farmers. — With staff files allan@fbcpublishing.com

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Start succession planning with a conversation — and then keep talking FOCUS

Trent Clark has heard many succession ‘horror stories’ and is making sure that everyone in his family is on the same page

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Working on your farm management skills is like exercising — it pays big benefits, but it’s easy to push it off for another day. Only one-third of producers use business advisers or risk management tools, and fewer still do HR, succession, or strategic planning.

To help make your farm more profitable (and your life more enjoyable), this ongoing series from Glacier FarmMedia combines expert advice with insights from farmers who have gone down this road.

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uccession planning all starts with a conversation.

Trent Clark hasn’t formalized his succession plan yet, but the 53-year-old has already had good discussions about succession with his three sons, all in their 20s.

The Vermilion-area grain farmer isn’t ready to retire yet, but he’s already thinking about the topic. All three of his sons are living off the farm, none are farming full time, and while two have expressed interest in coming back, nothing has been set in stone yet.

“I’m not pushing them to make the decision,” said Clark, a fourthgeneration farmer. “They have to decide. That’s the tough part, waiting for them to find themselves or decide they want to come back.

“Any time I’ve seen kids expected or forced to come back, that doesn’t work very well.”

Elaine Froese, a farm family coach and succession planner, would support Clark’s reasoning.

In a presentation at FarmTech earlier this year, her talk focused on these sorts of tough issues. One of the first things farmers need to do is think about what they want, she said. And it’s important to realize there are two systems at play on every farm — family and business.

“What I want you to think about today is how is the family doing and how is your farm business doing,” she said “And what is the plan for having that transition conversation around management, labour, and direction; basically succession planning?”

In Clark’s case, he still has a bit of time before he retires and his sons have to make the decision about who could take over the farm.

Clark has gone to many presentations about succession planning throughout the years, and wants to make sure he does things right so that he can avoid the wrecks he’s heard about.

“These experts have horror stories about what has happened. It’s really easy to do a couple of things wrong and it can be an absolute disaster,” he said, adding that didn’t happen in his case as he was the only child who wanted to farm and the succession process proved to be an easy one.

The best way to alleviate a disaster is to have a conversation, said Froese, who also operates a seed farm with her husband and married son near Boissevain, Man.

Many fears

There’s a lot of fear around succession planning, and not knowing who is going to take over, she said.

The issue is further complicated when one generation’s vision does not match up with the vision of the next generation. Typically, the parents are concerned about protecting their own wealth when they pass on the farm to their children. There’s also a fair amount of anxiety about what to do with the non-farming siblings.

Froese urged her audience at FarmTech to ask better questions of each other, and set aside time to discuss the things that matter most.

That’s exactly what Clark and wife Judy have done — discussing succession with their children in a group, and then individually.

“I just need to explain the situation,” he said. “At some point, I need to make a decision. If any of them farm, the decision will go one way.”

And if none want to farm?

“The way I look at it is my dad gave me the opportunity. I owe the next generation an opportunity up to a point,” he said. “But there comes a point where I want to downsize, or retire if I’m by myself.”

Clark would also like to be able to pass on his own farming knowledge to the next generation first hand, if they should continue to farm.

And if that happens, there will be more conversations — and everyone will be involved.

“If one or two of the kids decide they want to farm, you have to sit down with their spouses and you have to be honest about what to expect,” he said.

Again, this is exactly what Froese recommends: Don’t exclude your children’s partners in succession planning.

“Sons- and daughters-in-law have lots to offer and they want to be paid well,” she said. “They want performance feedback and they want your respect. They will work their butts off if they have a hope of an opportunity.”

And Clark has his own expectations. Currently, his sons like to come back to help with harvest and on weekends. But if they want to farm full time, they have to be all in, and so do their wives, he said.

Different attitudes

Children often come back to the farm because they want the rural lifestyle or sense there’s an opportunity for them. But if they are treated badly or if their passions lie elsewhere, they will choose to take a job somewhere else, Froese said in her presentation.

“Your kids have a choice to do something else, so stop treating each other badly,” she said.

Trent Clark has listened to succession experts and is putting their advice into practice on his Vermilion farm.

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“What I want you to think about today is how is the family doing and how is your farm business doing and what is the plan for having that transition conversation around management, labour and direction, basically succession planning.”

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Farm conversations are difficult, she added, and one of those big reasons why, is because different generations have different perspectives.

In a recent blog titled 10 Things Millennial Farmers Want, Froese wrote about how younger people want to “use their head more than their back,” how they will “reject a lifestyle that is all work,” and often find criticism hard to take.

Clark is interested in generational differences, and notes that he and his fellow baby boomers went through similar sorts of things with their dads.

“We’re a lot more about the quality of life than our fathers were. I think my generation might retire

Trent Clark and wife Judy have had many discussions about succession with their three sons — both as a group and individually — so everyone can talk about their hopes and plans. younger or semi-retire younger than our parents did, especially in agriculture.”

Farmers his age will also handle succession differently, he added.

“The late boomers will be exiting and we will do it way differently than the generation before.”

Part of that is driven by the fact that the business side of farming is more complicated these days, with the majority of farms set up under a corporate structure. However, farmers are also more used to dealing with lawyers and financial advisers, and may be more willing to accept those kind of supports, Clark said.

Froese also strongly recommends separating the family part of farm-

ing from the business side. She says every family member deserves to have some control in the business and in the succession process.

That’s something Clark agrees with.

“You have to give them their space. You still have to be there when they need you. If they are doing things you feel are detrimental to the operation, you have to give them your two cents’ worth, but you have to give them their space.”

There is money available through Growing Forward 2 to help people hire farm advisers. Froese also has a farm family tool kit to help with tough conversations at www.elainefroese.com. akienlen@fbcpublishing.com

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cross the world people gathered last month for Earth Day events, a celebration of environmental protection, observed since 1970 — although news reports suggest most were in very urban locations such as Toronto and Vancouver.

This is the great irony of the modern environmental movement. Frequently the most ardent campaigners for preservation of the natural environment have little day-to-day interaction with it.

But the truth is these citizens have strong beliefs and often they do good work in service of their cause.

However, it’s also fair to say that they don’t always have the clearest picture of what it takes to manage a farm or ranch. That’s not to fault them; after all they’re not in the business. But some of their desires for environmental improvements will in all likelihood come to affect how you can farm.

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just to the north, the web of light stops. It becomes clear that, in the analogy of ‘the grid,’ all who live in this region are on the very edge of it.

That can make it difficult to understand the alarm environmentalists feel. And they likely find what can be perceived as our lack of support probably at least as perplexing.

There is a photo, taken just a couple of years after the original Earth Day celebrations, by the crew of the Apollo 17 spacecraft.

It’s the first photo ever taken that shows the entire Earth, floating in space, and is known as “the blue marble.”

It is said this photograph has made more environmentalists than any awareness campaign ever has. It perfectly encapsulates the reality that from the fog of antiquity to the modern day, our history has played out on one fragile rock, floating through space.

It underscores the way we’re all bound into this struggle together, a struggle that includes both the necessity of feeding ourselves and protecting the very environment that sustains us.

After all, if we don’t get both of these challenges right, we’ll all suffer together for it. gord.gilmour@fbcpublishing.com

America is no longer the ag superpower it was, and yet farmers continue to produce more in hopes demand will somehow materialize

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In 1976, there were just over one million inhabitants of Manitoba.

In the mid-1990s I recall local newspaper headlines fretting the population may have fallen below a million due to emigration.

Even today, after a couple of decades of solid economic growth, my province is still only home to 1.2 million, and more than half that number lives in and immediately around the capital.

This relatively sparse rural population makes it easy to forget that what we see isn’t the whole picture.

A nighttime image of Earth helps put this in perspective, showing a web of light throughout much of the developed world. The east and west coasts of North America are ablaze, and the major urban centres of Central Canada and the Eastern U.S. make much of the map light. Europe is similarly lit, as is the Indian subcontinent and much of heavily populated Asia. Africa is an anomaly, teeming with people but much of it lacking the telltale signs of development illuminated by artificial light. Most of the interior of Eurasia and vast swaths of Latin America all remain dark.

In Western Canada, a handful of urban centres stand out, but much of the map remains shrouded in darkness. Even more strikingly,

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something more alarming like a bear that’s come down out of the hills.

It can be difficult to understand just how far apart these two worlds can be. I occasionally will meet an earnest back-to-the-lander at a social gathering, excited about the joys of moving ‘off the grid.’

I always mentally compare that with the reality of chopping wood, pumping water for the dugout, and dealing with finicky sewage pumps or clearing snow.

Those who have lived it would wonder: ‘Why in the world would you want to be off the grid? Grids are so convenient.’

The less sentimental ideals however, aren’t so easily dismissed.

Take the question of human population and the resulting environmental footprint.

Earth is a crowded place these days. An estimated 7.5 billion people now call it home, a number that grows by the second. To put that into perspective, in 1980 ‘just’ 4.5 billion people inhabited the Earth. By 2050, total population is forecast by the United Nations to reach 9.7 billion.

Numbers like that will bring almost unbelievable environmental pressure on our fragile planet.

We’re more than a little protected from that throughout much of Western Canada.

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hose Wisconsin dairy cows at the centre of another trade kettle now boiling between the United States and Canada, a friend suggests, aren’t really black and white Holsteins.

They’re tiny, yellow canaries, he opines, and their tweets — not President Donald J. Trump’s — are a warning that America’s reign as the world’s ag export superpower is fading and U.S. farmers and ranchers are ill prepared for what comes next.

“This (was) the first time milk was left and not picked up at any price,” explains the friend, after more than 60 Wisconsin dairy farms were notified by their Canada-based milk buyer that they would be dropped.

That shocking news meant, “We better make some decisions on the future of dairying real quick (because) every farm is expanding... to leverage survival.” Grain farmers, too, plow “every acre to plant more corn and beans to be sold below the cost of production.”

And, he adds, “This is insane.”

He’s right. More importantly, he isn’t the only one to hear canaries when he looks at the longer-term American ag picture. A front-page story in the Wall Street Journal last month gave facts, figures, and dates on how and why America’s dominance in global ag export markets is not just slipping but flagging.

“With 43 per cent of the (soy) export market,” explained the Journal, “up from just 12 per cent 30 years ago, Brazil can sway global prices...” Additionally, “It’s projected to be the second-largest corn exporter, on the heels of the U.S. this season.”

But it’s just not big, growing Brazil, continued the Journal. “As of the last crop year, Russia now beats America in shipments of wheat.”

That trend likely will continue. In mid-April, the U.S. Department of Agriculture reported that 2016-17 total U.S. wheat acres would fall to 46.1 million, the lowest since 1919, only because that’s “when U.S. wheat production records began.”

Into this ongoing global ag realignment comes the almost perfectly paradoxical farm team of President Donald J. Trump and Sonny Perdue, his long-in-waiting

secretary of agriculture. A more polar opposite pair would be hard to find.

Like a rooster, Trump sends Twitter threats to America’s biggest trading partners — Canada is our largest ag customer — with each sunrise.

Worse, he’s not kidding. In stonefaced silence American farmers watched as Trump withdrew the U.S. from the nearly completed Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), a multinational trade deal, shortly after taking office. He now plans to redo the long-standing, “very unfair” North American Free Trade Agreement, or NAFTA. The other half of the team, Secretary Perdue, is a full-throated ag trade evangelist who, after his first White House meeting April 25, happily announced that American ag trade is “going to be my task, to go around the world with Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross, with our U.S. trade representative and our undersecretary for trade to make sure American products are on tables all over this world.”

The secretary should pack a very big suitcase because he will be on the road a long time given Amer-

ica’s slipping hold on the global farm trade and his boss’s very clear, very tough anti-trade stances on Canadian lumber, imported steel, exported milk, the TPP, NAFTA, the European Union, China, and Mexico.

Of course, there is one sure way to better compete in the race-tothe-bottom global commodity biz — cheaper prices — and Perdue appeared to commit to that path in a press release USDA sent right after his first White House meeting.

“It used to be that people in agriculture feared disease and drought as the greatest threat to their livelihoods,” said the new secretary.

“While those hazards remain, too often now it is the government — through interference and regulation — that poses the most existential threat to American farming. We aim to put a stop to that.”

Which is exactly what canaries did when the hazard they were guarding against became existential; they stopped.

Breathing, that is.

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If it is happening in research, it is happening here in Alberta The list of research centres is long and varied — and all of them are part of our competitive advantage

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lberta is a hive of exciting and interesting research activity that is a benefit to agriculture and society. From bees to bovines, we employ world-class scientists who work with enthusiastic producer groups.

Livestock (under the federal definition) includes bees, and the National Bee Diagnostic Centre is in Alberta, a partnership between the Grande Prairie Regional College and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada in Beaverlodge.

What happens at a diagnostic centre? In Beaverlodge, scientists accept samples from across Canada and use techniques such as microscopy, microbiology, and molecular science to find the ailments of the honeybee. This could include bacteria, mites, fungi, or viruses that would shorten the life of the bee or impact fertility or honey production. Alberta is a worldclass producer of clean honey and hosted 305,000 honeybee colonies last year that produced more than 38 million pounds of honey.

The University of Alberta is home to the Poultry Research Centre, which is a hub for study that encompasses production, environment, food safety, and economics along with valueadded goods. How about an antiaging cream made from chicken skin? All things are possible but the centre is also a communication channel for consumers to ask questions, buy a heritage bird from the breeding program, and for information that backyard growers need to keep their birds healthy and productive.

At the Swine Research and Technology Centre, also housed at the University of Alberta, scientists are rooting around for answers on a large platform of issues from fertility to production; nutrition; and feeds and feeding as well as the exciting study of genomics. Genomics can best be described as taking a peek at the entire DNA of one cell that is within an organism. Why is this important? As production practices plateau, science can turn to DNA, and by uncovering its secrets, create new advances.

Animal welfare is always a priority and the University of Calgary leads the way in this province with research through the College of Veterinary Medi-

cine on all animal welfare issues, with a special emphasis on pain and pain management.

Researchers from the college are drilling down in many areas of reproductive health (in horses, wildlife, livestock, and even humans), genomics, regenerative medicine, and infectious biology. Research teams are looking at outstanding issues in dairy including mastitis, Johne’s disease, laminitis (lameness), and infertility.

Laminitis is also a common problem in feedlots and can be costly in terms of production.

Researchers at the veterinary college are diligent in looking at what is at foot and how this problem can be mitigated.

At the University of Lethbridge, agricultural biotechnology is a strong focus and much of the research is dedicated to food crops such as oilseeds, cereals, and potatoes. With vast irrigated lands around the university, water issues are also part of the research focus. The work being done at the college in ruminant microbiology is outstanding and this information helps producers understand a healthy balance when feeding cattle.

Research for sheep is shared across Alberta universities. It

would appear that this area could use more attention considering the demand for lamb and the opportunity for beginning farmers.

Olds College is very collaborative in its research approach (through the Olds College Centre for Innovation) and its labs have a focus on ingredients and quality control as well as microprocessing and applied microbiology. To benefit livestock producers, there is the Natural Fibre Centre and the National Meat Training Centre. Composting and wetland research are also two areas that closely tie in with food animal agriculture.

At Lakeland College, the areas of applied research include energy, environmental science, and emergency services along with agricultural sciences. Its research in the area of energy could have significant impact on production costs.

There are also applied research bodies, most under the Agriculture Research Extension Council of Alberta. They have a strong focus on both crops and forages in areas such as soil health, animal health and productivity. These are producer-run or guided bodies that co-operate with researchers based at differ-

ent universities and research stations throughout the province.

Lacombe Research and Development Centre has been the flagship for beef animal and related research in central Alberta with producer groups in the south collaborating with the Lethbridge Research Centre.

Partnerships are also ever evolving to preserve research in the province and an example is the transfer of the Onefour research station into the Rangeland Research Institute, keeping the research near and relevant to the livestock producers who use the information it generates.

In addition, provincial and private labs, private research companies, and research funding groups reside in the province.

This is a tiny taste of research in the livestock sector in Alberta.

It is far from complete but does give a peek into what’s possible through research and development, which is an important part in our competitive advantage.

Brenda Schoepp is a farmer from Alberta who works as an international mentor and motivational speaker. She can be contacted through her website www.brendaschoepp.com. All rights reserved. Brenda Schoepp 2017

Done right, a carbon tax will actually help farmers The tax dollars collected should go back to farmers, and those with below-average emissions should be rewarded

BY DARRIN QUALMAN

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arbon taxes are controversial. Especially contentious is the question of whether such taxes should be applied to farmers. Before farmers make up their minds about carbon taxes, it’s important that they encounter a clear explanation of how a wellstructured agricultural carbon tax could work, and how such a tax could help increase net farm incomes. What follows is such an explanation.

A carbon tax is coming. Canada has pledged to cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 30 per cent by 2030. Ottawa has instructed all provinces to implement a price on carbon, and this probably means a tax. Because a carbon tax is almost certain, farmers should work with governments to structure a tax in a way that not only reduces on-farm emissions, but increases net farm income. How can this be done?

First, such a tax must embody the realities of the farm sector, especially the imbalance in market power between farmers and input manufacturers. Because of this imbalance, farmers will be forced

to pay nearly all the carbon taxes in the food system, including taxes levied on the natural gas to make fertilizer and the energy to make steel. The carbon taxes levied on farm input makers will be passed forward to farmers in the form of higher input costs, and the taxes levied on truckers, railways, processors, etc. will be passed back to farmers in the form of lower farm gate prices.

Farmers will pay it all. An exemption for farm fuel use will be of little help. Rather, a well-structured agricultural carbon tax must include a comprehensive refund mechanism for all carbon tax dollars collected in the agri-food chain. Such a refund system is at the core of the proposal detailed here.

Another consideration is that carbon tax rates must rise to high levels. Proposed tax rates — $10 to $50 per tonne — work out to just three to 13 cents per litre of diesel fuel or gasoline. No one will make large changes or large investments to avoid relatively small costs.

To change behaviours and help achieve our emission-reduction targets, carbon taxes must rise well above $100 per tonne.

The third reason why all carbon

taxes paid by farmers must come back to them is that agriculture is export dependent. Farmers cannot shoulder large new taxes that international competitors may not face.

Therefore, because farmers will pay all the carbon taxes in the agrifood system, those taxes must rise to high levels, and farmers here must not be disadvantaged relative to competitors, 100 per cent of carbon taxes collected — at both the farm level and the input-manufacture level — must be refunded to farmers. Such refunds would not, however, be based on the amounts each farmer paid. Rather, refunds would be spread proportionately across the farming sector, perhaps paid back to farmers on the basis of gross margins.

Farmers would pay taxes based on the carbon emissions related to their operations, but receive carbon-tax refunds based on the relative size and production of their farms. Farmers with below-average emissions for an operation of their size would come out ahead, while farms with above-average emissions would pay some net taxes.

Overall, though, all the money farmers (and input makers and others) pay in would come back to

farmers. An independent auditor could certify that this occurs.

There’s one more reason farmers shouldn’t reject a carbon tax: If they do, it will be impossible to successfully argue for carbon-credit payments for improved grazing or cropping techniques. Farmers won’t get paid for sequestration if they refuse to pay for excessive emissions.

There’s also the connection between agricultural emissions, input use, and farm income. First, consider this: farming does not produce GHG emissions — farm inputs produce emissions. Humans have practised agriculture for about 10,000 years. For 9,900 of those years, farming produced zero net emissions.

It is only in the past century, as farmers were encouraged to multiply their use of fuels, fertilizers, and other inputs that emissions became an issue. The GHGs coming out of Prairie farms is a direct function of the quantity of fossil fuel-intensive inputs agribusiness pushes in.

Thus, emission-reduction efforts must be input-reduction efforts.

We’re not going back to horses, and only a portion of our farms can be organic. Nonetheless, any low-

emission food system will be a lowinput food system. And reducing input use can increase net incomes.

If you review long-term farm income data over many decades, gross farm revenue trends upward.

But adjust for inflation and subtract government payments, and net income since the Second World War slumps towards zero, with only a modest recovery in recent years.

The gap between gross revenue and net income represents farmers’ expenses: the amount they spent on farm inputs. For example, between 1987 and 2016, input manufacturers captured 98 per cent of Manitoba farmers’ revenues.

The farm income crisis is the result of wealth extraction by powerful agribusiness corporations.

Farmers have two problems: high emissions and high costs. Curbing input use can help solve both. A carbon tax-and-refund system can help reduce emissions, increase incomes, and save family farms.

Darrin Qualman is the former National Farmers’ Union director of research. The views here are his own, and more of his analysis can be found at www.darrinqualman.com.

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PRECISION } from page 1 fencing is pretty exciting. There are places on our operation where it is not possible to build a fence, ever. This has potential to actually improve range management.”

While crop growers have been reaping the economic and environmental benefits of GPS technology for years, the realities of dealing with live animals have stuck livestock producers in the decidedly non-digital world of moving fences and best-guess approaches to grazing management.

That’s about to change.

Managing cattle by satellite

Australia, home to vast cattle stations that cover hundreds and even thousands of square miles, is the leader in developing a suite of technology tools that researchers there have dubbed the ‘digital homestead.’

The goal is to create a ‘onestop-shop online dashboard’ that would enable producers to do everything from in-field weighing of livestock and locating cattle to monitoring body condition, grazing conditions, and pasture health — all from their smartphones or computers. The Aussies are currently testing technologies such as ‘Walk Over Weighing’ stations (where cattle must walk over scales to access a watering station) and collars with wireless transmitters which can not only track an animal’s location but also indicate whether it’s eating, ruminating, or resting.

But a key to digital homestead research is the part that so intrigues McGrath — virtual fencing that uses satellite technology instead of poles and wire.

Virtual fences start with boundaries created from GPS co-ordinates that exist only as lines on

“Some of the virtual fencing is pretty exciting.

There are places on our operation where it is not possible to build a fence, ever.”

SAIT researcher Glen Kathler (centre) and B.C. colleagues David Hill (left) and John Church showcased their cattle drone project at a recent tech conference. Combining drones, RFID technology, and ‘virtual fencing’ will bring ranching into the world of precision agriculture. PHOTO: Thompson River University a digital map. The boundary becomes real to the cattle when the solar-powered collars they’re wearing emit a sound as they near the virtual fence — a principle similar to the visual cue of a conventional electric fence. This, of course, means cattle would have to be trained to respond to the sound.

Few people — including the researchers themselves — believe this technology will entirely replace on-the-ground monitoring of cattle and pasture conditions. McGrath, for one, sees a flaw in the concept of training cows to recognize invisible barriers.

“If you had an imaginary line that went past a tree where the cow couldn’t go past, she would probably in the future associate that tree with a barrier,” he said.

“We run lots of electric fence and when we roll up the wire, if the posts are still there it’s awfully tough to get a cow to go across

where she remembers that wire being.”

However, he’s optimistic that some of the bugs in the system will eventually be worked out.

“The potential is worth looking into or investigating further,” he said. “Take riparian zones.

Instead of fencing out two miles of creek across difficult terrain you could put a digital fence in there, keep cows out of your creek, and move it as needed in a flooding event instead of having your fence wiped out.

“That kind of stuff I think has pretty neat potential.”

But he’ll want to see how effective the technology is and, as with any purchase, do the cost-benefit math before writing a cheque.

“I’d want to know it works before I go and spend money on collars and software. On the flip side, a mile of fencing is an awful pile of money, too.”

Never lose a cow

Much of the precision farming research occurring closer to home involves ultra-high-frequency radio frequency identification (UHF-RFID) readers. Meanwhile, the advent of drones has allowed people to better assess conditions on the ground for a number of purposes.

Can the two technologies be combined to track cattle and manage pasture?

That’s a question that Glen Kathler of SAIT in Calgary and John Church of Thompson River University in Kamloops, B.C. are trying to answer.

Their plan is to deploy drones equipped with thermal cameras and UHF-RFID readers to track and time cattle from the air. The cameras will also be used to assess plant health and biomass in pastures. They chose the B.C. Rockies as the project location in order to

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test the drones in an area hard to reach by conventional methods.

“In B.C., a large proportion of cattle producers use Crown grazing and most of the cows — let’s say 85 per cent — come home on their own,” said Church. “But there are always some stragglers — 15 per cent or so that you have to find and round up.

“The eastern slopes of the Rockies in Alberta are very similar in a lot of ways to most of the terrain we are having to deal with in B.C. So it’s a really good partnership in

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High-frequency tags: Easier data reading, happier cattle Next generation of RFID readers can read cattle tags without having to use a squeeze chute

BY JEFF MELCHIOR AF contributor

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sing radio frequency identification (RFID) technology to track and collect information on cattle is fast becoming standard practice.

However, the process can be painfully slow and inefficient.

But researchers may have found a way to change that.

A three-year project conducted by SAIT’s Glen Kathler tested the ability of ultra-high-frequency RFID tag readers to process data from several cattle at a time as they’re walked through an archway. That’s an improvement on the current practice of putting cattle through a squeeze chute one by one and reading their data using lowfrequency RFID technology.

“Our mandate from (project funders) Alberta Livestock and Meat Agency at the time was to be able to read up to seven animals through a 16-foot alley at 20 miles per hour. We proved that,” said Kathler.

While the efficiency of the UHF-RFID/archway prototype reveal some obvious benefits for producers, auction marts, transporters, and packing plants, there is also a strong animal welfare component.

“The biggest benefit — and the reason for researching it in the first place — was the fact that you can now sort animals and obtain their data with limited stress on the animal,” said Kathler.

“If you look at any of the research on animal handling in a squeeze chute, you’re going to lose between one and

1-1/2 per cent of their body weight every time they get squeezed.

“But when you move them through a wide alley for sorting between pens and a feedlot, you know exactly what animals you’re loading without that individual squeeze activity.”

Although all of the components needed to set up a similar system are commercially available, it may be a while before operations can create their own archway.

This is mainly due to the low supply — and therefore high expense — of UHF-RFID tags currently on the market.

“No one is actually selling a package that looks like (our prototype) and the reason for that is UHF tags are just kind of trickling into the industry, mostly in countries other than Canada,” said Kathler.

SAIT researcher Glen Kathler applies an RFID-enabled ear tag at CL Ranches west of Calgary. PHOTO: SAIT Applied Research and Innovation Services

continued from page 6 } that way. If we can find them in that locale you can pretty much find them anywhere.”

The drone will use thermal imaging for what Kathler describes as an “early warning system.”

“From probably half a mile away we can already detect the heat signature of an animal,” he said. “By the time we get to a quarter-mile away we can probably detect from the thermal image what it is. Is it a dog, is it a coyote, is it a cow?”

Because drones fly so smoothly, ones equipped with UHF equipment can quickly and silently read the cattle’s ear tags without disturbing the animals, he said.

“We could fly over to the cow and read its RFID tag without waking it up or scaring it,” he said. “With the GPS information from the drone we could report back where that cow is within 10 metres of its location.”

Grazing is covered, too

In the process, the recording technology on board the drone can help create a database of animal movement producers can use to develop a grazing strategy.

“The drone can be set up to fly a particular grid,” said Kathler.

“The software will stitch those grids together so if you’ve done three or four flights you can look at your map on the screen and know where to fly next.

“You can lay out your grazing area into a form that can be handled by these quadrants where the drone can fly and do an inventory management.”

The Alberta and B.C. researchers have created a drone able to carry all the equipment necessary to take photos, videos, and create a database of in-flight activity. SAIT has also developed a new UHF directional antenna to facilitate the research. Next up are full test flights, which are planned for later this year.

However, even without the full array of equipment, the drones have shown some success in finding lost cattle, said Church.

“This past fall we were looking for lost cattle in some actual real-world cases where producers couldn’t find their cattle. We were pleasantly surprised that even without the ear tags we were able to find cattle missing on the range.”

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SPECIAL CROPS } from page 1 facility on the same Port of Vancouver property and turning it into a state-of-the-art transload facility,” said Columbia Containers general manager Dean Giles.

“This facility will be able to double our capacity. That’s our goal. Our intent is to bump annual volumes upwards of 1.3 million tonnes.”

Columbia Containers is owned

by Fort Saskatchewan-based Providence Grain Solutions, which was started by Alberta producers in 2002 and remains one of the few independent, producercontrolled grain companies in Western Canada. (Kansas-based Lansing Trade Group owns 38 per cent of the company.)

Columbia Containers currently has roughly 650,000 tonnes of capacity for western Canadian grain and special crops, including peas, lentils, and malt barley. In addition to doubling that capacity when it opens in April 2018, the $26-million rebuild and expansion will add dual rail track unload and dual load-out capacity, as well as 11,000 tonnes of storage.

That boost in both efficiency and capacity is being driven by a growing special crop industry, said Giles.

The rebuilt Columbia Containers facility at the Port of Vancouver will more than double capacity for the special crop shipping company.

PHOTO: Columbia Containers

“Last year, we saw significant growth in peas and lentils,” he said. “Yields have been increasing and acres have steadily grown.

We’re confident that the acres are going to be there and we believe that the production is going to be there as well.”

The current facility is “maxed out” during harvest, he added.

“We can’t keep up with demand through the busy season,” he said.

“Adding more container capacity in the port will allow more product to move during those months, which will be a benefit for everyone.”

That will make life a little easier for Alberta special crop producers, said Gibbons-area farmer Michael Kalisvaart.

“Taking bulk train cars of special crops from various companies throughout the Prairies and then packing them into contain-

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ers is definitely a growing business,” said Kalisvaart, a shareholder and past chair of Providence, which has three Alberta elevators (in Gaudin, Crossfield and Viking), and one in Marengo, Sask.

“Growing special crops is taking a larger share of the market these days on the Prairies. I think it’s a real growth opportunity for farmers and for Columbia as well.”

The old facilities were “aging a fair bit” and couldn’t keep up with the growing demand, said Kalisvaart.

“I think it’s a real growth opportunity for farmers and for Columbia as well.”

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“We wanted to build more efficient infrastructure and expand our ability to take larger volumes and blocks of train cars at a time,” he said.

“By being more efficient and handling greater volumes, we can push more special crops through there every year.”

It will also allow Columbia to take on additional business that it had, up to this point, been forced to turn away, including shipping canola meal pellets.

“We run overcapacity, and we need that availability to accept some of that other business,” said Giles. “Right now, we can’t do 100 per cent of Providence Grain’s container business because we just cannot handle its volume.

We’re turning business away today from some of our key customers, and that’s based solely on the fact that our existing facility just can’t handle the volume.”

Once the new facility comes online, Columbia will be better able to keep pace with the “steady growth” in special crop production — a boon for producers who are hoping to expand their acres.

“Columbia receives grain from companies from all across the Prairies, and I think increasing the volume is just another way to get our crops to the coast,” said Kalisvaart.

“By providing an efficient and well-run facility there and increasing the volume of containerized traffic, that should allow for an increased volume and increased opportunities for farmers across the Prairies.” jennifer.blair@fbcpublishing.com

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New board put in charge of province’s scandal-plagued crop insurer Many well-known faces in the ag community are on the new board of the Agricultural Financial Services Corporation

BY ALEXIS KIENLEN AF STAFF

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en months after dismissing the board of directors of the Agricultural Financial Services Corporation, Agriculture Minister Oneil Carlier has finally named its replacements.

And the board’s first action will be to find a new chief executive officer to replace one who was suspended with pay last June after the provincial auditor found a host of problems including “unreasonable expenses for travel, meals and entertainment, acceptance of gifts, and competitive bid processes compromised.”

“I lost confidence in the last board after an investigation of staff expenses left me seriously concerned there was a culture of entitlement at AFSC,” Carlier said in announcing eight new directors.

The new chair is Jennifer Wood, an Edmonton-based professional agrologist, agribusiness executive, and cattle rancher. Other board members are management consultant Jerry Bouma, former ALMA head Gordon Cove, farmer and ag coach Peter Galloway, former provincial assistant deputy ag minister Jo-Ann Hall, cattleman Harvey Hagman, accountant Anna Harder, and financial executive Kiren Singh. The eight directors were selected from a pool of 42 applicants from a public call placed last fall.

Wood said despite its past woes, she is confident that the Crown corporation is back on track.

“We still need to work with the interim board to ensure that AFSC moves forward in a proper, open, and transparent manner,” she said.

An investigation by the provincial auditor — sparked by an anonymous tip — centred on credit card expenses over a five-year period. It found nearly $900,000 in questionable expenses incurred for travel, accommodations, mileage, meals, hospitality, conference fees, and other costs. Among the expenses the auditor said were “not clearly reasonable or necessary” were limousine travel and luxury box tickets at Edmonton Oilers games. More than $340,000 was spent on out-of-province and international travel to meet with reinsurance companies even though the farm financing and crop insurance agency contracts with brokers to deal and negotiate with reinsurers.

Most of the expenses identified by the auditor last June were targeted to a single broker, who was never named, but is no longer working with AFSC. “It is important to know that these staff expenses were approved by the former board, which is why I lost confidence in that board and dismissed it,” said Carlier.

An interim board immediately removed three top executives and called in the RCMP, which is still conducting an investigation.

Former CEO Brad Klak, chief operating officer Merle Jacobson, and vice-president of innovation and product development, Wayne McDonald, were all suspended with pay. Jacobson and McDonald have since retired, while Klak’s contract wasn’t

renewed. (Chief financial officer Darryl Kay has been the interim CEO.) Although all three executives received severance, all were highly paid. Klak was paid $732,104 in salary and other payments in 2015, while McDonald made $330,082 and Jacobson $341,550. Under Alberta’s new compensation guidelines created in the wake of the scandal, the new CEO will get between $224,040 and $301,760.

The new board will be receiving about half of what the previous board received in financial compensation.

Carlier and Wood said that business at AFSC has continued as usual, and there have been no disruptions to its service or activities. akienlen@fbcpublishing.com

Jennifer Wood, new chair of the Agricultural Financial Services Corporation board, is introduced at a press conference by Agriculture Minister Oneil Carlier. PHOTO: GOVERNMENT OF ALBERTA

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ADM shrinks in face of Chinese competition

Mustard acres take a sharp dip

Archer Daniels Midland Co. has hired a chief risk officer from rival CHS, a further sign of an internal shakeup as a global grain glut pressures its profits. Chicago-based ADM has recently let key traders go, exited energy trading, brought in new leadership at its global trading desk in Switzerland, and plans to close its South African trading desk and shrink its operations in Argentina. The changes come during a time of increased competition from Chinese trading house COFCO Group, which has aggressively expanded into international grain markets. Low commodity prices and record global stocks of crops have thinned trading profits. — Reuters

Last year’s mustard crop, the largest in more than a decade, is expected to spur a reduction in Canadian mustard seedings this year. However, with more and more cropland moving into canola, mustard acreage increases may be limited in future years when supplies are tight again. Last year’s crop was 234,000 tonnes and the carry-out for 2016-17 is estimated ad 85,000 tonnes. StatsCan estimates 390,000 acres will be planted this year versus 525,000 last year. Bids, especially for yellow mustard, have fallen but brown mustard prices have improved slightly in recent weeks as companies realized they “needed to up their game a little bit” to ensure enough acres were seeded, said an industry watcher. — CNS Canada

Unharvested acres reduce expectations for new-crop canola Tight old-crop supply has kept demand strong, and may increase if significant canola acres don’t get planted this spring

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

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he ICE Futures Canada canola market went in two directions during the week ended April 28, with the July/November spread narrowing in considerably.

Speculators, adjusting positions, accounted for much of the activity during the week, especially in the May contract as traders exited that month before expiry.

The old-crop July contract lost roughly $5 per tonne over the course of the week, while new-crop November gained $7. The July/November spread moved from $28 per tonne over, to about $15 over. That move shows attention to be moving away from the tight old-crop supply situation and to the uncertain new-crop production prospects.

Roughly two million acres are still sitting with overwintered crops in Western Canada, according to provincial estimates, and poor weather continued to cause problems for farmers looking to clean up those fields. Not all of that land is canola, but enough is that the 2016 production number may be revised lower at some point.

The bigger concern now with unharvested crops is what those delays mean for new-crop seedings. Statistics Canada forecast record-large canola acres for 2017, but the rising new-crop futures are a good sign that the market is already lowering its expectations.

While most of the attention is on the supply side of the equation, demand is still looking very strong for canola and prices likely have more room to the upside if that buying interest needs to be rationed.

Canola exports to date, of 8.8 million tonnes, are running about 700,000 tonnes ahead of the previous year’s pace, according to Canadian Grain Commission data. The domestic crush is even more active, with the 6.9 million tonnes crushed to date about 900,000 tonnes ahead of the year-ago level, according to the latest Canadian Oilseed Processors Association data.

Crush margins are off their highs, but did improve over the course of the week as softness in the Canadian dollar provided support.

Statistics Canada releases its stocks as of March 31 report on May 5. While the report is usually not followed that

closely, it will provide a better handle on usage to date and the supply situation heading into the new season.

Weather is the key driver in the U.S. markets these days, with corn plantings running behind normal due to cool and wet conditions.

Midwestern farmers usually like to get the corn crop in the ground by May 15, with yield losses likely for any fields planted after that cutoff point. Soybeans have a slightly shorter growing season, and are typically planted after corn. As a result, corn seeding delays typically lead to a shift into soybeans.

While soybean area is already expected

to be quite large in the U.S., conditions are shaping up to see even more beans in the ground.

Spring wheat is also facing seeding delays in the U.S., but the bigger weather concerns are for winter wheat.

All three U.S. wheat markets shot higher during the week, with freezing temperatures and even snow in some areas causing damage to the already record-low U.S. wheat acres.

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 from Resource News International, visit “ICE Futures Canada updates” at www.albertafarmexpress.ca.

Prairie wheat bids rise with increased action in U.S. futures Kansas City July wheat climbed 20 U.S. cents from the previous week, durum also ekes out gain

BY DAVE SIMS CNS Canada

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ard red spring wheat bids in Western Canada posted solid gains during the week ended April 28, taking strength from action in U.S. markets.

Depending on the location, average Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS) wheat prices were up by $10 to $13 per tonne across the Prairie provinces, according to price quotes from a cross-section of delivery points compiled by PDQ (Price and Data Quotes). Average prices ranged from about $233 per tonne in western Manitoba to as high as $254 in northern Alberta.

Quoted basis levels varied from location to location, but generally ranged from about $35 to $56 per tonne above the futures when using the grain company methodology of quot-

ing 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$172 to $188 per tonne. That would put the currency-adjusted basis levels at about US$10 to $26 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 $13 to $35 below the futures.

Canada Prairie Spring Red (CPSR) wheat bids were up by $11 to $13 per tonne, with prices ranging from $158 to $174 per tonne.

Average durum prices were up as much as $1 per tonne, with bids in Saskatchewan coming in at about $254 to $257 per tonne.

Average (CWRS) prices ranged from about $233 per tonne in western Manitoba to as high as $254 in northern Alberta.

The July spring wheat contract in Minneapolis, off of which most CWRS contracts Canada are based, was quoted at US$5.5475 per bushel on April 28, up 19.25 U.S. cents from the previous week.

Kansas City hard red winter wheat futures, traded in Chicago, are more closely linked to

photo: Thinkstock CPSR in Canada. The July K.C. wheat contract was quoted April 28 at US$4.3725 per bushel, up 20 U.S. cents compared to the previous week.

The July Chicago Board of Trade soft wheat contract set-

tled April 28 at US$4.3225, up by 11.25 U.S. cents on the week.

The Canadian dollar settled April 28 at 74.12 U.S. cents, up by roughly a 10th of a cent relative to its U.S. counterpart compared to the previous week.

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The low dollar has both positive and negative impacts on your farm Currently fluctuations can be almost as significant as changing prices for your farm products

BY DAVID DERWIN

canadian dollar — monthly average price 1971-2016

monthly average price: steers & Heifers ($/cwt)

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ince we live in Canada, while almost all commodities are traded around the world in U.S. dollars, the Canadian dollar/ U.S. dollar exchange rate will have an impact on your farm revenues.

And since it directly or indirectly affects almost 100 per cent of your revenues, the Canadian dollar/U.S. dollar exchange rate can and should be a unique and separate farm marketing decision.

Long term, the Canada-U.S. interest rate differential has been the main driver determining the trajectory of the loonie. Historically, when the U.S. Federal Reserve begins down a path on interest rates, it usually continues in that direction for a period of time measured in many months, if not years. Furthermore, my Farming Big Data research study shows that from a technical chart point of view, the Canadian dollar often trends for periods between five and 10 years.

In March this year, the U.S. Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the third time in just a little over a year. With further U.S. rate increases likely going forward, this too suggests that the loonie will continue sideways to lower.

However, we know that a strong currency can have an impact on the farm. We can see the effects of a strong currency on U.S. farming.

For instance: • Chapter 12 farm bankruptcy filings in the top grain-producing states in the U.S. climbed last year.

• I ndiana farmland values had dropped another 8.5 per cent after having fallen five per cent in 2015, according to the 2016 Purdue Farmland Value Survey.

• Cash rents are reported to have fallen across the Midwest.

These issues have not hit Canada, yet... and one of the reasons is a continued weak Canadian dollar.

So, since markets will go both up and down regardless of the longer-term fundamental situation, your farm marketing plan needs to be able to capture any weakness while still protecting against any strength, should it materialize.

average six-month fluctuation

“The Canadian dollar/U.S. dollar exchange rate can and should be a unique and separate farm marketing decision.”

This is important since sometimes it will make sense to price just the commodity component but not the basis or the currency component. Other times it makes sense to take a flat all-in price. Sometimes it makes sense to take advantage of a good local basis but because the Canadian dollar is drifting lower, you want to capture any further currency weakness.

There are a lot of different pricing scenarios and Canadian dollar options and futures can help.

They allow you to separate your currency pricing decision from your commodity component or basis marketing decision.

Currency versus commodity price movements

While Canadian dollar volatility is not as great as commodity price fluctuations, it is still an important source of opportunity and risk. For example, over the past 30 years, grain prices moved on average 14 per cent in any given six-month period, while cattle

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dian dollar, consider the cattle chart over the past couple of years, using price data from the University of Illinois and the St. Louis Federal Reserve, in both U.S. dollar and Canadian dollar.

Bottom line, farm businesses in Canada shouldn’t expect a weak loonie to help meet profit targets, especially in these more challenging times. Likewise, be careful relying too much on grain or livestock forward pricing programs that require you to lock in the Canadian dollar. You are giving up the potential benefit of a weak Canadian dollar downtrend in this environment

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Once you understand how the basis component and how the currency affects the overall pricing, you can make marketing decisions based on both the price for your commodity and the price of the currency.

fluctuated about eight per cent.

Meanwhile, the Canadian dollar change was about five per cent in any given six-month period. So, this five per cent currency movement is approximately a third of grain volatility and just over half of cattle; a significant volatility component to be sure.

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Green grass and newborn calves a perfect match, says longtime grazer The list of pluses is long, says Jim Bauer, including easier calving, reduced feed requirements, and calves that outgain their winter-born cousins

By JILL BURKHARDT AF contributor

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ssisting a cow with her calf is much nicer when the weather is pleasant — and matching calving season with the onset of green grass makes you more money, too.

“When you can line up that reproductive cycle with the grass production cycle, that’s huge,” said Jim Bauer, an Acme-area rancher and former manager of the Grey Wooded Forage Association.

“That knocks a lot of dollars off and a lot of work out of keeping a cow for a year.”

While he can’t put an exact dollar figure on the benefits of calving in spring, the savings are “a lot.”

The biggest factor is the energy requirements for cows in their last trimester. For a cow calving in February, her energy requirements start to increase in November (when she is coming off grass) and then steadily increase at six weeks prior to calving.

“That corresponds with the start of the shortest day length and the coldest weather of the year,” Bauer noted.

But for a cow calving in May, the need for more energy begins “when the days are lengthening and temperatures begin to moderate.”

The benefits of later calving are even greater for cows needing to gain weight.

“If the February-calving cow needs to gain weight prior to calving, she must be fed in excess of her maintenance and gestation requirement during the coldest time of the year,” said Bauer.

Using stockpiled grass in late March and into April as the grass is greening up is a “cheap” way for the May-calving cow to gain weight and improve her body condition score.

Once that cow has calved, her energy requirements continue to climb as she lactates and recovers from calving, hitting her peak energy requirement at 60 days post-calving. A cow calving in cold weather needs 40 to 60 per cent more energy per day than a nonlactating one. That number drops by roughly half if the weather is warmer.

Jim and Barb Bauer used to calve in March, which Jim sums up as “sloppy, cold, wet, miserable, and scours.” PHOTO: SUPPLIED Bauer not only appreciates the drop in feed requirements, but also the quality of feed he can offer new moms in spring.

“We can never make hay as good as we can supply grass in the end of May, June, early-July pastures,” he said.

Old habits

Spring calving is also good for the cows’ owner.

“There will be a high labour cost associated with calving due to cold weather,” said Bauer.

“More time and effort spent checking and moving cows and calves in and out of shelter.”

Bauer sums up his experience calving in March as “sloppy, cold, wet, miserable, and scours.”

“Instinctively, I knew it was a bad idea,” he said with a laugh.

Mother Nature can still deliver wintery blows during spring calving but the herd is likely calving on stockpiled grass, making a nice bed for newborns.

“Well-planned calving areas could include natural shelter from bush and the use of portable or permanent windbreaks.”

So with all the savings of spring

calving why are producers still calving in the winter?

Bauer puts it down to a combination of tradition and not taking time to assess the financial benefits.

“I’d rather be outside than doing anything in the office,” he said. “Agriculture has had a bit of a reputation where we’re not really very good with our books and knowing where our money is generated or saved. We fly by the seat of our pants a lot, me included.”

Marketing options

Bauer is seeing a change — albeit a slow one.

“There has been quite a shift, but there’s still plenty of cows still calved in March, even February herds.”

Many who continue to winter calve have mixed farms and “want to get the calving done before seeding hits.”

As well, producers who don’t have a lot of pasture around their home farm and haul their cows to summer pasture prefer an older calf. They also prefer that bigger calf to sell in the fall.

“By calving in the spring versus in the cold-weather months it’s going to be cheaper.

If you can grasp that concept and work with it, you can save a lot.”

Jim Bauer

“If I calve in May rather than March, there’s a couple of months there and my calf is going to be smaller when I sell it on the first of November.” But I haven’t found that personally to be true, that there’s that big of a difference.”

Bauer said he’s seen research that April and May calves will outgain ones born in February or March.

He used to keep his calves over the winter, background them, and market them the following year (while keeping his own heifers for replacements).

“We would sell some this time of year to hit that hot grasser market or we would take them to 900 pounds on our steers.”

But he’s since discovered, “we actually have lots of market options.”

“We can sell calves in the fall, or partially background and play the market. Or if they get really hot this time of year for the weights that fit for grassers, we can find an easy makeup for feeding that calf in the winter. In our own experience, when we grew our steers out, they sold very well off grass in the fall at 900 pounds.”

The biggest challenge is shifting your thinking and realizing that reproduction and grazing were designed for each other, he said.

“By calving in the spring versus in the cold-weather months it’s going to be cheaper. If you can grasp that concept and work with it, you can save a lot.”

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Alberta dairy producers concerned but calm over threats, says farm leader Alberta Milk takes attacks from U.S. president seriously but its members aren’t panicking, says group’s chair

BY ALEXIS KIENLEN

“The U.S. issue is the overproduction of milk, and it needs to find a way to manage its overproduction to meet the market.”

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lberta dairy producers take President Donald Trump’s threats against Canadian dairy seriously, but they aren’t in a panic, says the chair of Alberta Milk.

“I think we need to take this threat seriously because what we’re seeing from the U.S. administration is an administration that is unpredictable,” said Tom Kootstra, who farms near Ponoka.

The mercurial U.S. leader vowed to put an end to supply management for dairy after Wisconsinbased Grassland Dairy Products said it would stop taking milk from 75 producers because it had lost Canadian buyers of diafiltered milk, which is used as a food ingredient.

“Canada has made business for our dairy farmers in Wisconsin and other border states very difficult,” Trump tweeted last month.

“We will not stand for this. Watch!”

The hot-button issue has attracted a lot of attention, but some American dairy farmers have been speaking out in support of Canadian dairy.

“Producers in Washington argue that Canada should not be used as a scapegoat on this Grassland issue specifically,” said Kootstra, who runs 150 dairy cows with his

Tom Kootstra

During a trip to Wisconsin last month, President Donald Trump called supply management a “disgrace” and “another typical one-sided deal against the U.S.” PHOTO: REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque wife and two of his sons. “They point out that the U.S. issue is the overproduction of milk, and it needs to find a way to manage its overproduction to meet the market.”

Canada is a sovereign nation, and supply management supports farm families and rural economies, said Kootstra, who is transitioning his farm to his children.

Moreover, he said, imports only account for three or four per cent of the U.S. market, while Canada allows 10 per cent.

“There are more cows in Wisconsin than in all of Canada,” said Kootstra, who represents Alberta’s 521 dairy farms. “About 400 to 500 producers exit the dairy industry each year in Wisconsin alone.”

Kootstra said he feels sympathy

for the 75 American producers (most had found other milk buyers by late April), but U.S. dairy producers need to address the volatility in their own market.

“One thing that is concerning on this is the (mainstream) media attention,” said Kootstra, adding the Grassland issue has been characterized by misunderstandings and false news.

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“It just angers me and blows my mind.”

He said his organization has done an excellent job of communicating to its membership and there are not many worried producers calling the office about Trump’s remarks and the risk to Canadian dairy.

“I’m not aware of members calling Alberta Milk to get information,” he said. “Alberta Milk has been on top of this file.”

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Watch for signs of ergotism in your herd, says vet Anecdotal reports suggest the problem is on the rise because the fungus thrived in last year’s wet conditions

BY SHANNON VANRAES Staff

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s more producers link cases of ergotism to pellet feed, farmers are being urged to use caution and test for ergot alkaloids.

“It’s very sad,” said Wayne Tomlinson, an extension veterinarian in Manitoba.

“You’re doing the right thing, you’re feeding your animals what you think is goodquality feed and they are not thriving, it’s very sad when you’re doing the right things and it’s not turning out right.”

Four cattle producers have contacted the Manitoba Co-operator in recent weeks, indicating they are seeking resolution with feed-manufacturing companies following cases of ergotism in their herds, resulting from pellet feed exceeding acceptable limits of ergot alkaloids.

Wet conditions last year have led to a greater presence of the fungus, said Tomlinson.

“We had a lot of feed grains because the feed was damaged, so it is certainly a year where we would have a lot of potential for ergot poisoning,” he said, adding nutritionists would tell producers the best way to avoid ergot toxicity is to avoid feeding ergot-contaminated feed.

“But that is easier said than done,” Tomlinson added. “They can even get this grazing in mature grasses, so whether you’re grazing mature pasture, grass that has ergot in the seeds, or you’re feeding, the best thing is to recognize that there is a risk.”

Testing pellet feed for the toxic fungus is really the only way to know if it is present.

However, getting a definitive feed or grain sample can prove challenging.

“Sampling is always difficult when we

are dealing with anything in feed, in that it can be really, really difficult to get representative sampling,” he said. “Because there is variation across the field, there’s low spots and high spots, so the crop is different throughout the field, it’s different throughout the bin, maybe two or three bins get mixed together, sampling is just extremely difficult.”

Knowing exactly how widespread the problem of ergotism is also presents challenges. Because it’s not a reportable disease, increases are often cited with anecdotal evidence.

“We’ve been hearing a lot from the producers that there seems to be an increase in ergot issues out west,” said Annie Savoie, national manager of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s biotechnology and microbiology section. “We have not necessarily seen that in our monitoring programs, per se, but that’s what we’re hearing from producers.”

The agency is in the process of implementing a new method of monitoring ergot alkaloids, she said. Previous monitoring was based on programs looking for mycotoxins and “was not necessarily suitable” to ergot alkaloids.

It’s also in the process of updating the Feeds Act regulations “in order to develop a modernized risk- and outcome-based regulatory framework for feed.” As part of this process, the agency is reviewing feed controls and standards, as well as evaluating a proposal to reduce the maximum limits on ergot alkaloids in manufactured feed.

Currently, one kilogram of cattle feed can contain no more than three milligrams of ergot alkaloids. However, there is nothing in the Feeds Act or regulatory guidelines that require feed manufacturers to test their products for ergot alkaloids.

There’s no simple or accurate test for ergot levels in cattle pellets. PHOTO: THINKSTOCK “And per the Feed Act and Regulation, we stipulate that all feed must be safe for livestock, humans and the environment,” Savoie said. “Testing is not mandatory. However, that being said, the feed manufacturer is responsible for selling feed that complies with the Feed Act and Regulations, so the manufacturers may have to test the feed in order to make sure it meets the regulatory requirements.”

Tomlinson said that if producers have not tested feed, but think there may be a problem with ergot alkaloids, they should keep an eye out for the symptoms of ergotism in their herds.

“Typically we see clinical signs related to the ergot alkaloids, which cause vassal constitution… so what we see are signs related to that — extremities will be cool, the tails, the ears, the feet, they will be cool to the touch because they are not getting enough blood flow,” he said, add-

ing that the very first sign may be feed refusal and weight loss.

In severe cases, ergotism results in the sloughing off of ears, tails and hooves and can eventually result in death.

“And because vessel constriction can happen anywhere throughout the animal’s body, it can happen to the uterus too… there is less blood flow to the uterus and that could cause problems to the unborn calf, so the unborn calf may not do as well as expected. It can affect the udder as well, so lactation can be affected,” said Tomlinson. “There are different degrees, so it’s hard to give blanket answers, because the symptoms depend on the toxicity and the length of toxicity.”

Most of the affected producers indicated they had, or planned to, sell cattle impacted by ergotism, but only one cattle auction mart in the province indicated it had ergot-affected cattle pass through its facility in recent weeks. One auction mart owner said producers don’t normally disclose a history of ergot toxicity and that it is “buyer beware.”

While limited information on the issue is available, Savoie said it does not appear that cattle with ergotism pose any risk to human consumption.

“Ergot alkaloids are unlikely to transfer from feed into foods of animal origin, so we are talking eggs, meat and milk,” she said. “That being said, from an animal health perspective, the CFIA inspects all animals presented for slaughter at federally registered establishments, so the animal, when it’s going for slaughter, must meet the requirements of the meat inspection act and regulation from an animal health perspective.” shannon.vanraes@fbcpublishing.com

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Horse euthanasia: When is the ‘right time’ to end suffering The strong bond most horse owners develop with their equine companions makes this a very difficult choice

BY CAROL SHWETZ DVM

No one really knows for sure the answer to the question, “When is the time right?”

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ometimes the decision to euthanize a horse and end suffering is clearly obvi-

ous.

This can occur when a horse has a severe injury or an unrelenting and non-responsive illness such as laminitis or colic.

However, all circumstances are not so straightforward and many times horse owners are confronted with situations of illness, injury or aging that slowly taints the quality of a horse’s life.

Such scenarios have become increasingly common within an aging equine population. Horse owners faced with the dilemma regarding the timely euthanasia of their beloved equine companion often agonize and anguish about the decision in an attempt to do their best to make a wise and timely choice to put their horse down. Given the affection that develops between the owner and horse, these experiences affect many horse owners in intensely emotional ways.

The decision to euthanize the horse is equally taxing whether the horse is a sport champion or a child’s pony.

Veterinarians can act as a guide, informing and educating owners about their animal’s conditions and present available options. Ultimately however, the decision rests with the horse’s guardian. Certainly there are written guidelines outlining animal suffering and pain, yet quality of life is perceptual. Horses, as sentient beings, have varying abilities to tolerate illness and pain as well.

Clear decision-making is further blurred by advances in medical treatment and costs, for this often compounds the emotional burden of owners who want to know that they have done everything they possibly could for their equine companion.

No one really knows for sure the answer to the question, “When is the time right?” Mindfully looking at the horse itself will bring the most genuine of answers regarding the horse’s quality of life.

“Can the horse move and/or does the horse move comfortably?” Movement is inherent to the nature of a horse and thus intimately linked with its quality of life. Horses that no longer share in the companionship of other horses while eating and moving together, and grooming one another distress mentally and physically. Eventually they separate themselves from others and no longer engage in the movement of life.

The next questions to ask are, “Does the horse eat well?” and, “Can the horse maintain an appropriate body weight throughout all the seasons?”

Often aged horses that are dentally challenged can no longer maintain their body condition well enough to remain comfortable when the winter season arrives. A moderate body condition is necessary to stave off the bitter cold of winter. These

Sometimes dentally challenged horses will lose weight through the winter, and rebound over the summer, meaning a fall euthanasia date may be best for them. PHOTO: THINKSTOCK horses generally show their struggle with weight loss in the late winter/early spring.

If they make it through to spring they temporarily seem to rebound making a recovery when green grass returns.

Although appropriate dental care and dietary management can be of value to these horses they often gradually fail over time. Not all horses rationed to special diets are content about these changes. Horse owners aware of such a declining pattern may elect to euthanize their horse on a beautiful fall day after a “good” summer’s life, sparing the horse the hardship of another winter season.

The next question, although more subjective in its answers is equally valid. “Has the horse’s approach and attitude to life changed?” As the horse’s body becomes weary with chronic illness such as laminitis, arthritis, or heaves, the horse itself becomes dull, disinterested, and indifferent to the happenings surrounding it.

“Does the horse require caretaking and financial commitments that are beyond the owner’s capabilities and bank account?” This is not a question of judgment, but one of high pragmatic and practical relevance. Financial and caretaking responsibilities that become burdens can have far-reaching consequences for the family and the animal.

When the decision to euthanize a horse is made, the next question is, “Do you want to be present when the euthanasia is done?” Despite the humane methods being used, euthanasia of a horse can be a difficult and disturbing experience to witness. The most common method of euthanasia is via lethal injection of barbiturate anesthetic. Generally the horse

is sedated with a tranquilizer prior to lethal injection. The process is similar to placing the horse under anesthesia as the barbiturate overdose induces a coma-like state of the brain.

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The final question to consider is, “What will be done with the horse’s body?” Many owners prefer to have their horse buried on the farm. In most circumstances arrangements will need to be made with a backhoe operator to dig the necessary hole.

On-farm burials need to comply with appropriateness of zoning or municipality ordinances. In some areas, the option may be available to have the carcass rendered. Presently cremation of such a large carcass is difficult and generally unavailable.

Under the stewardship of nature a horse’s fate is clearly determined. When human beings become stewards and guardians of horses, much of their care and fate is determined from our perspective. All aspects of their care, including euthanasia are best done in honour of their dignity and quality of life.

Carol Shwetz is a veterinarian focusing on equine practice in Millarville.

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El Niño now looking more likely

Summerfallow may hit a record low

Chances of a return of El Niño have increased and there is now a 50 to 60 per cent chance it will happen this year, says the UN World Meteorological Organization. “Sea surface temperatures in the far eastern tropical Pacific Ocean increased to 2 C or more above average during February and March, creating very heavy rainfall and a trade wind collapse from the Galapagos Islands to the coasts of Ecuador and Peru,” the agency said. El Niño is associated with droughts and flooding and during its last appearance in 2015-16, it caused coral bleaching and increased the spread of the mosquito-borne Zika virus in South America. — Reuters

The amount of land left to summerfallow in Western Canada could hit a new record low in 2017, according to the latest Statistics Canada data, as the practice falls more and more out of favour. However, weather conditions still have the final say, with ‘unintended’ summerfallow a distinct possibility in 2017. StatsCan expects 1.765 million acres will be summerfallowed this year. In the 1980s, summerfallow consistently topped 20 million acres. However, some producers find they still get better returns overall from chemfallowing their fields, said Kevin Hursh of Hursh Consulting and Communications. And some may not be able to get a crop in this year, he added. — CNS Canada

April didn’t bring much joy — and Alberta had the worst of it Statistically, it wasn’t absolutely miserable but a dry stretch and a return to average temperatures would be most welcome this spring

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BY DANIEL BEZTE

nother month has come and gone, and depending on where you live it was either a near-average April or you were cold and wet.

Listening to the general talk about April’s weather, you would probably come to the conclusion that most areas across the Prairies had a miserable month. But in reality, most places experienced average April weather. I think the main reason for this line of thinking was the warm start to the month. This kind of set a benchmark in people’s minds and when the second half of the month was cooler it made it seem like the whole month was just plain cold. # If one area of the Prairies had # the right to complain about April’s weather it would be Alberta. The month started off nice with plenty of warm earlyApril temperatures. Edmonton, for example, saw daytime highs in the low to mid-teens on four of the first seven days of the month.

Unfortunately, after that first week, cool, unsettled weather moved in and the region ended up only seeing two more days with daytime highs in the teens for the rest of the month. When all of the numbers were added up, it turns out that the Edmonton region was the coldest part of Alberta in April compared to average, coming in 2.0 C below the long-term average.

To the north, temperatures in the Peace River region were also colder than average with a mean monthly temperature that was about 1.5 C below average. Travelling to the south, Calgary fared a little better, with a mean monthly temperature that was just slightly below average.

Along with the cold temperatures came plenty of precipitation across nearly all of Alberta.

Both Edmonton and Calgary reported nearly double the average amount of precipitation, with about 55 millimetres falling in both locations. The Peace River region was a little

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This map shows the total amount of precipitation as a departure from the long-term average for the 30day period ending on April 27. Nearly all of Alberta saw above-average amounts during this period, with only a small pocket in the south and far north seeing below-average amounts. The driest region during this period was in south-central Saskatchewan along with western and extreme southern parts of Manitoba.

above average, with 25 millimetres reported. What was probably most annoying about all of the precipitation was that it didn’t fall in just one or two big events, but was spread out over several events. Both Edmonton and Calgary reported measurable precipitation on 50 per cent of the days in April.

Moving eastward into Saskatchewan we find conditions warming up a little bit and drying out. This region saw the same warm start and cool end to the month, but when it was all averaged out, Saskatoon ended up reporting near-average temperatures while Regina was slightly below average. Precipitation in both of these centres was also slightly below average. The only wet areas in Saskatchewan were the regions along the border with Alberta.

Moving into Manitoba, we see a bit of a mixed bag. Over

western regions temperatures in both Brandon and Dauphin were right around average for April. Farther east, in Winnipeg, April was a touch warmer, with a mean monthly temperature that was just slightly above average. Precipitation was below to well-below average in western regions and was right on average in the Winnipeg region. Manitoba’s Interlake was the wet spot, where amounts were nearly double the long-term average.

Overall, it was cold and wet across Alberta, with nearaverage temperatures and dry conditions across most of Saskatchewan and western Manitoba, and near-average and wet conditions across northcentral and eastern agricultural regions.

Now the fun part: Whose forecast was closest and what does our May and June outlook hold?

Not sure who to give the nod to this time around. The Old Farmer’s Almanac called for near- to slightly below-average temperatures and near-average amounts of precipitation. So it was close for Manitoba and Saskatchewan, but missed out on Alberta. My forecast was lacking in detail, but did discuss that it looked like it was going to start off mild with a switch to cooler and wetter conditions during the second half of the month.

I think I should give the nod to the Old Farmer’s Almanac.

Now on to May-June’s forecast.

According to Environment Canada, most of the Prairies will see near-average temperatures and precipitation. The Old Farmer’s Almanac is calling for a warm and dry May followed by a little cooler and very wet June. The Canadian Farmers’ Almanac seems to be calling for

a cool and wet May as it mentions storms and wet conditions several times. As for tempera# it mentions either pleastures, ant or chilly weather a couple of times. Its June forecast looks to be calling for wetterthan-average conditions, with the mention of thunderstorms and severe weather several times. Temperatures look to be near average to begin the month, then turning very warm near the end of the month.

Lastly, my forecast. Our current medium-range forecast points towards above-average temperatures and near- to below-average precipitation during the first half of May. There is then a hint that we will transition back towards a cooler and unsettled pattern during the second half of the month. I think we will continue to see this trend going into June, with above-average temperatures and dry conditions dominating for most of the month, with cool and unsettled weather setting back in near the end of June.

Personally, I hope everyone gets the exact type of weather they need to get a successful start to the growing season.

Daniel Bezte is a teacher by profession with a BA (Hon.) in geography, specializing in climatology. He operates a computerized weather station near Birds Hill Park, Man. Contact him with your questions and comments at daniel@bezte.ca.

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CropChoice$ for 2017 now online

BY ALEXIS KIENLEN AF STAFF

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ime is running out for producers trying to deal with unharvested — and unsalvageable — acres. And the situation could become a train wreck for many of them if the province’s crop insurer can’t speed up its assessments, say farm groups.

“Within certain regions, I would say that dire is an apt description because there may not be enough time for those fields to get to a point where they can get machinery on them and even do a proper job of reclamation,” said Tom Steve, general manager of Alberta Wheat.

“It’s not a dire situation yet, but it could become one. There are some areas where it is very unlikely that it’s going to get dry enough to get onto the land any time soon. I would say that qualifies as dire.”

The situation is unprecedented in recent history — a million unharvested acres and serious doubts whether Agriculture Financial Services Corporation’s 120 inspectors can assess the acres that are writeoffs in time for seeding.

Late last month, the province’s four big crop commissions had a conference call with the agricultural minister and senior management at the AFSC. Agriculture Minister Oneil Carlier and his officials promised to deploy inspectors from the south (where most crops were harvested last

“Right now, it’s looking like most pea fields that are still out will be an automatic writeoff.”

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fall or earlier this spring) and also streamline the assessment process (see accompanying story).

But there were doubts whether that will be enough.

“One of the biggest obstacles that we face now is dealing with unharvested acres where farmers want to put it to an alternate use.

In other words, it’s got no commercial value,” said Steve.

But before they can bale, burn, or plow down crops, producers have to have an adjuster come out to certify there’s nothing worth combining.

“That’s where there could be a huge influx of these requests for inspections without the ability to do them in a timely fashion,” said Steve.

And AFSC officials admitted they don’t know how many requests might come in or how many acres they will need to assess.

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UNHARVESTED ACRES } from page 17 “As of the moment of writing, most producers have not informed AFSC as to their intentions and as such AFSC does not have a breakdown of the acreages that will need to be assessed,” the insurer said in an email statement on May 1.

“A majority of the acres reported unharvested have been assessed (more than 95 per cent) for an unharvested acreage advance.

However, pre-harvest assessments can only be made once they are requested by the producer. Therefore, AFSC is engaging with clients to encourage them to share with us, as soon as possible, their intentions for their crop.”

But many producers are caught in a regulatory trap because they can’t get machinery onto their land because it is too wet.

“They need to evaluate the crop and take a sample, so it’s been pretty difficult to preorder an inspection until you can get out in the field and evaluate it,” said Steve. “People need to be able to get machinery into the field to trigger the inspection.”

Senior managers of AFSC toured the Peace Country along with farm leaders and officials from the crop commissions, including Steve, on April 28.

“What they told us up there is that Minister Carlier has told them they need to expedite some of the process for field evaluations,” Alberta Barley chair Jason Lenz said after the tour. “Right now, it’s looking like most pea fields that are still out will be an automatic

Crop insurer says it is ‘streamlining’ inspection process AFSC is also asking producers to gather information to speed up the assessment of unharvested acres Tom Steve

Jason Lenz

writeoff. Cereals are somewhere in the middle. Canola is the one crop that might have an opportunity to get harvested and still maintain the quality of the crop.”

But the clock is “ticking,” he added.

“Really, the first two weeks of May are the best time to get crops in the ground and after the 20th of May, people have lost production (options) for all crop types.”

Still, many farmers are confused about the assessment process and that’s partly because AFSC hasn’t done a good job in reaching out to them, said Steve.

“If there’s anything that AFSC needs to be doing better, it’s communicating. That’s the frustrating part for farmers,” he said. akienlen@fbcpublishing.com

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Here’s what AFSC says it has done to “streamline inspection processes in order to expedite assessments”: • The number of required field counts has been reduced when appraising wildlife damage and potential production on the unharvested acres, relying on the inspector’s judgment to do more counts when required.

• Allow visual appraisals on crops where, in the opinion of AFSC, are unable to be harvested • Assess zero yields on acres when the value is determined by AFSC to be less than the cost of harvesting. In situations where AFSC has determined a crop is unharvestable (e.g. severely lodged) or not marketable, a zero yield will be assessed.

• AFSC will process claims on a crop-by-crop basis if there are delays in assessing total production of the different insured unharvested crop types in order to provide cash flow to producers.

The provincial crop insurer is also asking producers to help “expedite the assessment process” by: • Actively monitoring their crops, knowing the location, and amount of damage to their crops.

• Notifying their local AFSC branch office as soon as possible to report eligible wildlife damage and their intentions for the unharvested acres.

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Canola acreage set to soar but so is wheat, says StatsCan A big jump in canola acres was expected but the estimates for spring wheat acreage surprise market watchers CNS/Staff

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anadian oilseed acreage is set to boom, according to the latest estimates from Statistics Canada.

The agency’s Principal Fields Crops survey released on April 21 pegs canola acreage at a record 22.39 million acres, a jump of 2.02 million acres over last year. In Alberta, StatsCan predicts canola acreage will jump to 6.82 million acres (up from 5.95 million acres a year ago).

“It’s no surprise that we see higher canola acres, but this number comes in at the high end of trade expectations,” said Mike Jubinville of ProFarmer Canada in Winnipeg.

It’s being driven by a combination of what’s going to make money, agronomic issues, and markets, he said.

“With disease issues for cereal crops and uncertain demand prospects for pulses, canola still stands as one of those lone beacons,” he said.

Most of the gains in canola are situated in Alberta and Saskatchewan as farmers in Manitoba turned their gaze to soybeans thanks to new and better varieties.

Another surprise for some was the higher wheat acres that are expected to go in.

“We were a little bit surprised, the wheat came in higher than what our own expectations were, the spring wheat particularly,” said Jonathon Driedger of FarmLink Marketing Solutions in Winnipeg.

Statistics Canada estimates this year’s spring wheat to be 16.664 million acres, up 1.26 million acres over last year. According to the survey, Alberta producers plan to seed 6.19 million acres of spring wheat, the highest in five years and a big jump from last year’s 5.33 million acres.

When it comes to all-wheat acres, the agency pegged this year’s crop at 23.182 million acres, nearly the same amount as last year.

Driedger adds durum was also down, but still within the bell curve of expectations. Canadian durum acreage is projected to be 5.145 million acres, down 1.045 million from last year (with 1.07 million acres in Alberta versus 1.17 million acres last year).

As expected, lentils are forecast to drop. StatsCan pegged acreage at 4.385 million acres, down 1.475 million from last year. Field peas and chickpeas are also expected to decline.

The estimates for Alberta are 475,000 acres for lentils (versus 575,000 a year ago); 1.81 million acres of field peas (versus 1.84 million a year ago); and fababeans largely unchanged at 45,000 acres.

Statistics Canada estimates this year’s spring wheat to be 16.664 million acres.

One of these two commodities still shines — and Alberta farmers are expected to seed record acres of their most profitable crop.

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Flowers can be a purple- to blue-coloured clustered head, resembling a chive flower.

Hairy leaves form a rosette around the base and are deeply lobed. Field scabious can grow up to 1.5 metres tall, but can be very difficult to see

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The goal for control of this weed is to stop seed production. However, be careful when hand pulling because this plant will cause skin irritation and itching, so it is best to wear long sleeves and gloves.

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Most Prairie farmers taking a wait-and-see attitude to precision ag A new online survey found just about everyone uses GPS but less than half use advanced imaging and variable rate Staff

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rairie farmers are casting glances at precision ag, but not embracing it yet, a new survey suggests.

The online 42-question survey commissioned by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada didn’t get a big response — 261 producers participated — but it offers a glimpse into how farmers view the highly touted technology.

The poll found adoption of two key technologies is nearly universal, with 98 per cent of respondents saying they use GPS guidance on their farm (although only 79 per cent have auto steer) and 83 per cent having yield monitoring on their combines.

And while three-quarters said they “intend to use more precision agriculture in the future,” fewer than half were heavily into more advanced applications. (The survey asked about practices employed during the 2016 growing season.)

For example, only 30 per cent said they’ve looked at near infrared (NIR) and Normalized Difference Vegetative Index (NDVI) images of their fields. Just under half (47 per cent) had looked at images captured by satellite or drones.

But nearly half said they used prescription maps and/or variable-rate technology to apply “variable rates or unique

rates” when fertilizing or seeding last year (with just under a quarter using one or both when spraying).

The survey also asked about use of farm management software and apps; automatic sectional control; soil sampling; bin sensors; data storage; and other technologies. It concluded “the adoption of (precision agriculture) tools and technologies in Western Canada is strong.”

“Many of the sensors to monitor weather and crops are now in place and the tools to measure the soils, water, vegetation and yields are fully understood,” the survey report stated.

“Each year, more of the farm equipment fleet is capable of capturing data and the systems become more user friendly and reliable for technicians and precision agronomists to process the data into actionable outcomes for the farmer.”

The main goal of the survey is contained in its name: Analysis of Precision Agriculture — Adoption & Barriers in Western Canada. The top barriers it found were: cost, inadequate Internet and/or cell coverage, a lack of knowledgeable people, the fact the technology is continuously evolving, and having older farm equipment.

The survey’s author also warned that the findings are limited — not only because the number of respondents was low, but “the survey length may

Most farmers have the basic tools for precision ag, but aren’t diving too deep into practices such as variable rate just yet. Photo: istock have resulted in inherent bias favouring respondents with a general interest or knowledge” of precision ag.

Indeed, more than half of the people who took the survey were in the 35- to 44-year-old age group or younger. The average age of farmers is 54 years old.

The biggest response (46 per cent) came from Alberta and nearly twothirds of respondents said they cropped in excess of 2,200 acres. To see the complete survey, go to www.albertafarmexpress.ca and search for ‘precision ag survey.’

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Wheat could be next on Trump’s hit list Grain groups ask Ottawa to change the grading system to accommodate American wheat delivered to Canadian elevators

BY ALLAN DAWSON Staff

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ith Canadian softwood lumber and dairy already in President Donald Trump’s crosshairs, there are fears he could soon go after Canadian wheat.

The Americans have long complained Canadian wheat has enjoyed unfettered access to the U.S. market under NAFTA, but Canadian regulations discriminate against American wheat coming north.

And Canada’s grain sector agrees and is calling on Ottawa to change the rules in order to protect one of its best wheat markets.

The previous Conservative government was close to doing just that through amendments to the Canada Grain Act, but they were never passed. Now Canada’s grain industry says ending the irritant — which could soon land on Trump’s desk — should be a top priority.

In late April, Montana Senator John Tester (a Democrat) moved a resolution stating Canada should grade Canadian and American wheat the same way. It also said the president should examine whether Canada’s grading laws adhere to trade agreements and “insist on full access” for U.S. wheat in Canada.

The move has the support of Cereals Canada.

“We should be changing the act to allow that to happen,” said Cam Dahl, the group’s president.

The Canadian Grain Commission agrees American wheat delivered to a Canadian elevator is treated differently than Canadian, but says it doesn’t prevent commerce. That might be so, but Canada’s grain trade says to maintain trade harmony the Canada Grain Act must be amended so American-produced wheat, registered to be grown in Canada, can be graded the same as domestic wheat. Currently American wheat sold in Canada is only eligible for the lowest grade for the class it is entering, said grain commission spokesman Remi Gosselin.

“However, U.S. grain can be delivered and sold in Canada outside the statutory grading system (based on specifications) without restricting its value or use,” he added. “It’s up to the Canadian grain buyers as to how they want to settle such a delivery.

“So there’s nothing in the current (Canadian) grain-handling system that prevents U.S. producers from entering into contracts with grain-handling companies or processors located in Canada to get a fair price for the quality of the product being delivered on the basis of specs.”

But Canada’s grain trade says to maintain trade harmony American-grown wheat should be accommodated. The list of American wheats registered in Canada and assigned to a Canadian wheat class, is growing and includes varieties such as Prosper, Faller, and Elgin ND. More

“We should be changing the act to allow that to happen.”

Cam Dahl

are expected to be registered in coming years.

American wheat entering a Canadian licensed primary or terminal elevator doesn’t have to be segregated, Gosselin said.

But there’s a caveat. If Canadian and foreign grain are mixed when loaded on a ship, the grain commission must take an official sample, inspect and weigh the grain and certify it is of mixed Canadian and foreign grain origin.

As a result Canadian buyers of American wheat might opt to segregate American wheat to be eligible for a commission grade.

“But that shouldn’t stop commerce from happening really,” said Wade Sobkowich, executive director of the Western Grain Elevator Association. “It’s just a different process you have to go through.”

Not being able to get an official grain commission grade adds cost and puts American wheat at a competitive disadvantage, said

Ben Conner, manager of policy for U.S. Wheat Associates, the country’s wheat export marketing organization.

“All we are asking for is equity at the border,” he said. “There is some (wheat) sold on specs, but that’s not good enough.”

Sobkowich’s organization, which represents Western Canada’s major grain companies, also supports amending the act to accommodate American wheat.

“But we still think that Canada has the right to set its own grading system and that should remain,” said Sobkowich. “Both Canadian and American farmers should have access to the Canadian grading system and the (previously proposed) amendment would give them that right.”

Unregistered wheat grown in Canada by Canadian farmers is also only eligible for the lowest grade in the class.

The Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association has been

pushing the federal government for several years to change the act.

It issued a press release pointing to Trump’s anti-trade threats, urging the Canadian government to “harmonize regulations and ensure the free flow of wheat between Canada and the United States.”

The U.S. is one of Canada’s best wheat customers, Dahl said. Canada has made a lot of changes to accommodate American wheat and grain commission grading is the last irritant to be fixed, he said.

But even then, Dahl doesn’t expect much U.S. wheat to flow north.

“The Canadian dollar is not that attractive right now,” he said. “I would think there would have to be closer parity in the exchange rate. I think that’s a much bigger factor.”

But according to Conner there have been times when North Dakota farmers could earn more selling their wheat in Canada.

“It has been a concern that they haven’t been able to take advantage because of the policies in Canada on imported grain,” he said.

Fixing the grading issue would be a step in the right direction, but the U.S. won’t be satisfied until the rules that encourage buyers to segregate American wheat are removed, he said.

Federal officials are reviewing the matter. allan@fbcpublishing.com

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Producers encouraged to create pollinator habitat

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program that helps producers create pollinator habitat and refuges is coming to Alberta.

To enrol in the Operation Pollinator program, producers agree to convert one to two acres of lowerproductivity land to establish a pollinator habitat. In exchange for dedicating the land, producers receive a provision of highquality, pollinator-friendly wildflower seed, agronomic advice, and assistance to help offset site establishment costs.

The goal of the program — a joint effort of the Soil Conservation Council of Canada and Syngenta Canada — is to establish and maintain new pollinatorfriendly habitat over the long term; study and learn from these sites; and enhance biodiversity for the benefit of the larger Prairie ecosystem.

The program is open to producers across the Prairies. In Alberta, it is being delivered by ARECA (Agriculture Research and Extension Council of Alberta). For more information, see www.soilcc.ca.

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Operation Pollinator encourages producers to set aside one or two marginal acres for pollinator habitat. PHOTOs: Soil Conservation Council of Canada

A native bee on phacelia, a long-blooming annual that is part of the Operation Pollinator seed mix. The mix also contains clovers, trefoil, and Timothy along with wildflowers.

Open Farm Days coming up Alberta Open Farm Days gives farmers and ranchers a chance to invite their urban cousins and rural neighbours to stop in for a visit to share stories, see demonstrations, and learn more about the people who grow their food.

The event takes place Aug. 19-20 and it’s expected more than 90 farms, ranches and ag-tourism operators will open their gates to visitors.

Producers who are interested in participating can go to www.albertafarmdays.com and click on the Farm Experiences tab for an online registration form and brochure. The brochure has general guidelines, tips on possible activities, and how to get promotional material.

The event also offers culinary experiences, with some of Alberta’s most talented chefs and rural communities hosting farm-to-table events featuring Alberta farm products. — Alberta Open Farm Days

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Lawsuit alleges farmers shortchanged $151 million as CWB wound down According to a statement of claim $145 million was transferred from the CWB’s pool accounts to its contingency fund

BY ALLAN DAWSON Staff

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s the Canadian Wheat Board wound down, farmers were wrongly shortchanged by a decision that helped fund its transition into a privately held company, legal documents allege.

The former Conservative government wrongly allowed the transfer of $151 million that should have gone to farmers who delivered CWB grains during the 2010-11 and 201112 crop years, Manitoba farmer Andrew Dennis alleges in a statement of claim seeking certification of a class-action lawsuit.

The claim, filed in Court of Queens Bench in Winnipeg last month, names the Government of Canada, G3 Global Grain Group (a joint venture between American

and Saudi-Arabian agri-food companies) and G3 Limited as defendants. G3 is the private entity which acquired 50.1 per cent of the CWB following a July 31, 2015, transaction.

Of the $151 million Dennis claims should’ve gone to farmers who delivered to the CWB, he alleges $145.2 million ended up in the CWB’s contingency fund and $5.9 million was withdrawn from the CWB’s pool accounts. The allegations have not been tested in court.

The CWB set up a contingency fund to cover losses that occurred when farmers opted to price grain sales outside the CWB’s pools. It was funded when transactions earned more than the price farmers sold at. The fund was meant to break even over time.

“In order to fund the transformation of the board to a privately held

entity, the defendants engaged in a course of conduct intended to reduce payments to farmers who had sold and delivered grain to the board during the class period and to increase the monies in the contingency fund,” Dennis’s statement of claim alleges.

The CWB act didn’t allow the wheat board to use money earned from its pool accounts for anything other than covering its operating expenses. Gerry Ritz, who was federal agriculture minister at the time, said the government would cover the costs of transitioning the CWB to an entity that could be sold to a private company.

“Nevertheless, the board improperly charged $5.9 million in transition costs to the pool accounts, which reduced the amount that was available to producers upon payment of their contracts during

“In order to fund the transformation of the board to a privately held entity, the defendants engaged in a course of conduct intended to reduce payments to farmers who had sold and delivered grain to the board during the class period and to increase the monies in the contingency fund.”

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The lawsuit is backed by the Friends of the Canadian Wheat Board, which opposed the Conservative government ending the CWB’s single-desk marketing authority Aug. 1, 2013.

“This claim is about establishing accountability for the disposition of the Canadian Wheat Board, allocating financial responsibility to the appropriate parties, and ultimately getting any funds recovered back to Prairie farmers,” Stewart Wells, the group’s chair, said in a news release.

In addition to the $151 million the suit says is owed to farmers, it seeks $10 million in punitive damages, pre- and post-judgment interest, legal costs and other relief the court might award.

Andres Bruun, one of the lawyers representing Dennis, said a decision on whether the class action can proceed could be made in six months.

“We have a strong case for the class action and on the merit of the claims,” he said in an interview. allan@fbcpublishing.com

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Wheat weakness brings seeding uncertainty Producers aren’t happy when they look at wheat futures forecasts, but their seeding options might be limited

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ow prices, high global supply and a near-record high on U.S. wheat carry-over have some Manitoba producers scratching their heads on what to put into the ground.

“If you look at almost anything, nothing really looks overly good, in my opinion anyway,” Doug Heaman, a seed grower and board member of the Manitoba Seed Growers Association, said. “The prices have all come down on most commodities. Hopefully it can only get better.”

Western red spring wheat recently sat at $6.26 net cash per bushel in Winnipeg, as the bad news piled up in report after report.

Last month, the U.S. Department of Agriculture raised its U.S. wheat carry-over forecast by three per cent to 1.159 billion bushels as of June 1, 2017. And a recent report by the International Grains Council forecast global wheat carry-over would hit 240 million tons by the

end of the 2016-17 season. The same report said average world wheat export values had hit a fourmonth low. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, meanwhile, has said it expects global wheat production to fall 2.7 per cent to 740 million tonnes in 2017, at least partially because of lowered acres in Australia, Canada and the U.S. Still long-term wheat prices are unlikely to improve dramatically, said Bruce Burnett, director of markets and weather information at Glacier FarmMedia.

“We have gone through periods like this where some crops have not been profitable in the past and farmers, because they have to produce or plant something on that land, the best of those options sort of gets planted and I think this is probably something that’s going to happen this year for cereal crops because there is really no cereal crop that stands out as a really big money-maker,” he said.

Interestingly, the lagging market has not impacted overall wheat acres nationwide, according to

March 2017 seeding estimates released by Statistics Canada.

Overall wheat acres are expected to remain steady at 23.2 million acres, with Alberta’s 10 per cent increase to 7.4 million acres offset by 2.7 per cent less wheat in Saskatchewan and a nine per cent drop in Manitoba to 2.7 million acres.

Workshop on Fusarium Head Blight that 2016 spring wheat damage was between 1.5 and five times worse than previous years.

Durum is expected to fall 18.8 per cent in Saskatchewan to 4.1 million acres and 8.5 per cent in Alberta to 1.1 million acres.

Surprising

While outlooks for soybeans and canola remain more positive, rotations have limited planting flexibility.

“If you shove in more pulses and more canola, then economics would dictate that you do that,” Burnett said. “But really, there’s a limit to that (which) you can do in terms of your rotations, especially after last year when in Western Canada we planted record levels of pulses as well as a fairly large canola area. The amount of acreage that can shift is somewhat limited.”

With a weak wheat market on the horizon, Manitoba market analysts are expecting a shift to oats.

In Manitoba, acres are expected to rise 46.6 per cent to 550,000

Burnett said he was surprised to see wheat acres largely unchanged, given the currently unfriendly market. He speculated, however, that some acres in Saskatchewan and Alberta had switched from durum to red spring wheat, a reaction to the fusarium that plagued durum crops last year.

“In Saskatchewan and Alberta, especially in Saskatchewan last year as well as a couple of previous years as well, they’ve had increasing problems with fusarium in the durum and that sort of came to a crescendo in last year’s growing season,” he said.

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acres, well over the 20.6 per cent increase expected nationally.

As of April 21, oat prices remained comparatively strong at $3.01 farmer net cash per bushel, according to Manitoba Agriculture.

While Heaman says he has not spoken with other seed growers, oats have been the one exception to his otherwise slow sales.

“By the amount of oat seed that we’ve sold already, there’s a lot of oats,” he said. “It looks like there could be a lot of oats going in.”

Burnett also pointed to oats as a popular replacement for wheat, but noted that a large-scale shift in acres might have the unintended effect of glutting the oat market.

“It’s very easy to have so many oats around that you can pull prices down significantly, because it’s essentially a North American market,” he said.

Other, smaller markets in pulses and special crops might also risk a glut should wheat acres shift, Burnett said, although he identified oats as the largest risk area. astockford@farmmedia.com

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Tips when feeding What’s good for calves is unharvested crops good for your pocketbook Digestibility, nutrient levels, and presence of mycotoxins are factors to consider before swath grazing or baling Alberta Agriculture and Forestry release

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sing overwintered cereal crops for swath grazing this spring — or baling for use as greenfeed next fall and winter — is an option but raises some concerns.

“Typically, protein and energy contents are lower in the spring compared to the fall,” said provincial beef and forage specialist Barry Yaremcio. “Digestibility of the feeds can be reduced as well. In the case of greenfeed or swath grazing, digestibility could be up to 10 per cent lower.”

That means unthreshed crops or spring-threshed grain need to be blended with other feedstocks to improve quality.

As well, animals in late pregnancy or in lactation have approximately 25 to 30 per cent higher nutrient requirements than animals in early or midpregnancy.

“While there are differences between species, this trend is true for all,” said Yaremcio. “As a result, spring swath grazing or cereal greenfeed harvested from overwintered crops need to be tested for quality, and rations

need to be balanced to meet animal requirements.”

Mycotoxins are another concern. They are often found in cereal crops but are much less common in canola and legumes as the fungi that can produce mycotoxins “predominantly infect the seed head and not the stems or leaves of the plant.”

“If the weather is reasonably mild with high relative humidity, conditions are ideal for mycotoxin development,” said Yaremcio. “Ergot concentrations appear to reach maximum values by mid- to late July.

Levels remain stable for ergot.

Levels of some of the fusarium mycotoxins can increase when grain is in storage.”

Testing is critical, he added.

It’s important to test for the presence of mycotoxins, not the type of microbes or populations present on the material,” he said. “If feed test results indicate that there is sufficient nutritional quality to feed to livestock, then testing for mycotoxins is required before any of the material is actually fed to the livestock.”

For more detailed information, go to www.agriculture. alberta.ca and search for ‘overwintered crops.’

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alves that are fenceline weaned vocalize 50 per cent less, walk less, and have higher weight gains in the first 10 weeks post-weaning compared to conventionally weaned calves.

Fenceline weaning is nearly as effective as two-stage weaning at reducing signs of stress. With this method, cows and calves are separated by a fence but can still see, hear, and smell one another — and preferably also have nose-to-nose contact.

A Saskatchewan veterinarian who uses fenceline weaning with his own cattle, reports that calves weaned using low-stress practices have a treatment rate of only five to 10 per cent instead of the 25 to 30 per cent he sees in abruptly weaned calves.

Fenceline weaning requires a strong-enough fence to keep calves and cows apart so four to six strands of barbed wire or page wire — or two to three strands of electric fencing (if calves are familiar with

Weaning is a traumatic event for calves and when it happens abruptly, they are more likely to be sick later on. PHOTO: THINKSTOCK electric fences) — is recommended. Another option is to use a set of corrals on pasture, locking cows in and leaving the calves in the familiar environment. Fenceline weaning should last a minimum of three days.

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Community news and events from across the province

Hit the road — there’s summer fun in every direction in Alberta

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f you’re planning to head out on the highway this summer for adventure, consider trying some new routes. The events you can experience may be closer than you think — or take you to a corner you’ve never seen before.

But two things are clear. The definition of fun is as vast as the Alberta landscape, and the tradition of getting together with community for pure enjoyment is older than the province itself.

Here are just a few of your options: quad wars, horse races, running with bulls, tractor pulls, farmers’ markets, and combine demolition derbies.

Who makes all this possible?

It’s the 284 primary agricultural societies – made up of 66,000 creative and committed volunteers who are proud of their place, and dedicate an estimated 640,000 hours annually to enrich their way of life and welcome visitors.

While the festivities were created to encourage locals to gather and celebrate, folks from bigger centres are now being drawn to these homestyle activities.

And organizers are beginning to recognize that trend, said Tim Carson, CEO of the Alberta Association of Agricultural Societies.

“In many cases, they consider them more local events than they do tourism events,” he said. “But many people are actually looking to have a more ‘local’ experience when they are out touring.

So attending some of the events going on in the smaller communities is a great way to immerse yourself in rural Alberta.

“It’s a way to not only get your community and what it’s all about out there, but it’s also a great revenue source for these organizations. They put in a lot of time and effort putting on these events, and accessing the larger community around them is always a bonus.”

In fact, ag societies in Alberta generated more than $44 million in revenue, according to a study done in 2009, and that figure did not include events put on by ag groups in the major centres of the province.

“It’s a much bigger impact than most people recognize,” said Carson. “It’s important to not only rural Alberta, but Alberta in general.”

While smaller ag societies aren’t generally tracking where all their visitors are coming from, Carson points out initiatives such as the Growing Rural Tourism conference and Open Farm Days have shown that people are willing to travel to the countryside.

“Ag societies are continuing to look for ways to entertain and stay relevant for their own communities. Because they are being as innovative as they can be with the resources they have, they’re attracting a new group of people to come and take in the events that are going on.”

There are plenty of reasons to make a rural trek this summer,

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May 23: Soil School featuring Nicole Masters, Claresholm Community Centre, Claresholm.

Contact: Rachel McLean 403-9959466 May 24: Generating Electricity From The Sun, Craigend Hall, Lac La Biche. Contact: Kellie Nichiporik 780-826-7260 June 8: Plant Hop, Farming Smarter Lethbridge site, Diamond City. Contact: Claudette Lacombe 403-317-0022 June 12-14: Jim Gerrish 3-Day Grazing School, Gem. Register: jimgerrishgrazing.eventbrite.ca June 13-14: The Original Grazing School for Women, Lakeland College, Vermilion. Contact: Linda Boyd 780-657-3358 June 20: Nicole Master’s Soil Health Master Class, Ferintosh Community Rec Centre, Ferintosh. Contact: Takota Coen 780-781-5929 June 27-29: Farming Smarter Field School. Farming Smarter Lethbridge site, Diamond City.

Contact: Susan Lacombe 403317-0022 July 6: Medicine Hat Field Day, Farming Smarter Cypress County site, Medicine Hat. Contact: Susan Lacombe 403-317-0022 July 19: Battle River Research Groups Castor Field Day, location t.b.a., Castor. Contact: Martina Alder 780-582-7308

From flowers and garlic to parades and races, there is something for everyone in Alberta’s annual bumper crop of fairs and festivities.

PHOTOS: Darwell Ag Society and Andrew Ag Society

that can satisfy nearly every interest. If it’s nostalgia and oldtime machinery that tickles your fancy, there’s lots to choose from, like the Didsbury Antique Tractor Olympics (July 8), the High River Tractor Pull and Model T Ford Race (June 17) or the Model T Races in Bruderheim (July 29).

La Crete has an antique parade and equipment demonstration (Sept. 2), Round Hill has a harvest threshing demonstration (Sept.

3), and Airdrie has the Art of the Harvest (Sept. 23).

If playing in the mud (or watching others do so while you stay clean and dry!) is more your thing, you can do that at Bruderheim too. As well, Bonanza has a

Mud Bog with its July 14 fair, or head to the Glendon Derby and Mudbogs (Aug. 12), the Quad Wars in Darwell (Aug. 19), or the La Crete Mud Bog (Aug. 19).

Rodeos and horse events abound, along with cattle shows, petting zoos, parades and bench shows.

There are some interesting blends of new and old. For instance, the community of Millarville, just outside Calgary, is well known for its summer farmers’ market, but it’s added to that a half-marathon run on June 17.

Plus the Running of the Races at the historic track goes for the 112th time in Millarville on July 1.

With this year being the 150th

birthday of Canada, many of the July 1 celebrations are ramping up at places like Rosemary, La Crete, Ponoka, and Irricana. The community of Tomahawk is one that mushrooms well beyond its size, as folks from all over head there to celebrate Canada Day. More than 20 of the organizations are over a century old, and this year the Benalto Fair and Rodeo marks its 100th Fair and Pro Rodeo on July 6.

Food — oh, the food — you can find in rural Alberta, with steak, beans, corn, and barbecues galore. In the fall, there’s the not-to-be-missed annual Garlic Festival in Andrew (Oct. 14). Pumpkins are featured in

Carstairs (Sept. 30) and Eaglesham (Oct. 29).

The Association of Ag Societies has some handy planning tools for you to map out your calendar.

You can download a mobile app through the website (www. albertaagsocieties.ca). There’s also an extensive calendar there, which is also shared with both Travel Alberta and Alberta Agriculture’s website calendar.

So whether you’re looking for something to do with visiting relatives, want to glean some new ideas for your own community, or just have a desire to explore a different region, it’s time to hit the road and have some fun in rural Alberta this year.

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Alberta 4-H leader stands out in a very big crowd T

here are nearly 7,400 volunteers working to support 4-H clubs across the country — and so standing out isn’t easy.

But that’s just what Caroline Boddy of the Golden Prairie 4-H Club has managed to do.

The Forestburg resident was recently chosen as the 2016 National Volunteer Leader of the Year. The award recognizes the pivotal role volunteer leaders play in the 4-H program, and nominations come from members who want to share the positive impact their leaders have had on them and their communities.

“Winning this award is the highest compliment because I have been championing the 4-H program my whole life,” said Boddy. “4-H Canada is the best youth program in the world. You may start out thinking you are giving a helping hand, but that sentiment will boomerang right back at you and you will find yourself benefiting far more than you give.”

Among the activities of the Golden Prairie club is a team busking project in which members learn skills such as unicycling, juggling, stilt walking, feather balancing, making balloon animals, and poi.

“The true magic of this project” is that it teaches members how to learn, Boddy said in a recent 4-H Alberta Magazine article.

“When they want to learn something, we make it happen,” she said. “When they want to get better, it is possible.

They are only limited by their imagination.”

The Golden Prairie was the second-largest 4-H club in the country (with 52 members in 2015) until its rodeo project formed its own club. This year, there are 42 members and 11 projects, Boddy said.

She receives a prize package which includes a cash prize and a trip to Ottawa in mid-July for 4-H Canada’s AGM and the Global 4-H Network Summit.

This photo captures two of the 11 projects offered by the Golden Prairie 4-H Club — busking and photography. In this busking performance at a local church last year, club members use glow Hula Hoops for a poi performance. (Poi is an art form created by the Maori people of New Zealand and involves making rhythmical and geometric patterns by swinging tethered weights). The performance was captured by members of the club’s photography project. PHOTO: GOLDEN PRAIRIE 4-H CLUB

Marketplace MAy UpdAte FoR MoRE INFoRMATIoN 165, 6815 – 8 Street NE Calgary, AB Canada T2E 7H7 tel 403.275.4400 fax 403.274.0007 albertabeef.org famoustaste.albertabeef.org

Young guns Contest tell us Your storY DeaDline June 2 Are you between the ages of eight and 21, and are involved in Beef 4-H, junior cattle shows or beef production? This is your opportunity to win one of three prizes in the ABP Young Guns Contest. What a year – Canada is turning 150 and 4-H Alberta is 100! With all the celebrations taking place we want to celebrate your beef story. Tell us your favourite memory or story that connects you to Alberta’s beef industry. An entry may be submitted as an essay, video, advertisement, audio segment, social media campaign, blog post, press release or any other form of communication.

Be creative. Three prizes available:

1st Place - $1,000 2nd Place - $500 3rd Place - $250 Send your entry form, available on the albertabeef.org homepage, and contest submission to: Katelyn Laverdure Communications Manager Alberta Beef Producers 165, 6815 8 Street, NE Calgary, AB T2E 7H7 E-mail: katelynl@albertabeef.org We must receive your entry by midnight, June 2, 2017 to be eligible to win. The winners will be determined by a panel of judges at the Alberta Beef Producers Semi Annual Meeting in June and will be contacted by June 23, 2017.

Your CheCk-off Dollars at work Over the last five years...

Alberta Beef Producers has invested $1.279 million, including:

funding through the Alberta Meat and Livestock Agency in 2015-16 which gave us 20:1 matching dollars. our priorities are driven by the Canadian Beef Research and Technology Transfer Strategy, funding projects in the areas of:

• $500,000 (above contributions to the National Check-off) to the second Science Cluster • $300,000 to the feed grains breeding program at Lacombe • $100,000 to the Rangeland Research Institute and the Alberta Beef, Forage and Grazing Centre

• • • •

To contribute to a Total Project Funding of $28.029 million.

Each National Check-off Dollar invested into research provides a return of $35.50 to producers.

Each $1 Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) spent was matched on average by $21.91 from other sources over the five-year period – largely in part to government

Beef Quality– 6% Food Safety – 8% Animal Health and Welfare – 8% Feed Grains and Feed Efficiency – 32% • Forage and Grassland Productivity – 16% • Environment – 2% • Economic Studies – 2%

find out more at: albertabeef.org/page/research beefresearch.ca.

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ACCURACY BEYOND MEASURE The all-new C850 Air Cart Introducing large-scale performance for small grain seeding. With a large 850-bushel (30 cu m) capacity than before, the all-new C850 Air Cart can accurately cover 170 acres (69 ha) per fill and easily seed an entire quarter section.

We didn’t purposely design the C850 to be the largest cart in the market, but something even better – the most favorable balance between cart, tractor, tool size and precision ag technology. That balance means less weight, less horsepower needed, reduced compaction and even emergence.

The C850’s accuracy is the very measure of performance. Thanks to John Deere AirPower™ 2, the C850 delivers 550 pounds (249.5 kg) of material per acre directly to all eight primary lines, precisely metering product into the primary air stream. The results: Greater consistency across the entire drill, more uniform seed emergence, more flowering and canopy, and greater yields.

Find out more about the air cart with accuracy beyond measure. Visit with your John Deere dealer. That’s Performance That Pays.

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1930 COCKSHUTT 10’ horse drawn seed drill for restoration or parts. For more info call 403-318-8135, Delburne, AB. 1942 JOHN DEERE G tractor, new tires, new paint, runs good, asking $5500.

780-926-6354, La Crete, AB. JD AR and CASE Model D tractors, always shedded. Ph 780-657-2032, Two Hills, AB. 2 OLIVER 88 TRACTORS, 1 tractor in running cond., 1 always under roof. Copy of manual avail., both good cond., $1500 firm for both. 780-372-3834, Banshaw, AB.

Location: From Hwy. 16 turn on to Junction 748 North, drive for approx 1.5 km then turn right at stop sign onto Hwy. 748, drive for approx 1.3 km and turn left into our auction yard. (Auction yard is on the west side of the highway).

Auction Yard address is: 53412 HWY 748 E For more info, please contact us at: DON (780) 728-5803 or HOLT (780) 728-8973 Or reach us by email at: pattersonsauctions@live.com

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.

2017 SUNDOWNER 24’ all aluminum stock SPECIAL PURCHASE OF new and near- trailer, #H1KB5137. Reg $27,291, Special new 2014-2015 Crosstrek XVs. Save up to $22,750. 3 compartments. Edmonton/Red $5000. Come in quickly!! 1-877-373-2662. Deer. Call 1-866-346-3148 or shop online 24/7 at: allandale.com www.subaruofsaskatoon.ca DL #914077.

RED INDIAN OIL sign pole, $2800; B-A or Gulf sign pole, $650; Husky Oil sign pole, $1400. 306-269-7740, Foam Lake, SK.

MORE AND MORE FARMERS are choosing Mack Auction Co. to conduct their farm equipment auctions!! Book your 2017 auction with us! Call 306-634-9512 today!

WANTED: 1920- 1940 old Ford car bodies www.mackauctioncompany.com PL311962 and parts. Also wanted old gas pumps and signs. 306-651-1449, Saskatoon, SK. WANTED: 1920’s, 30’s or 40’s coupe or roadster projects; 1958 Pontiac Parisienne or Chevy Impala projects. 306-824-4711.

1957 FORD 4 dr. hardtop; 1960 Pontiac; 1949-1951 GM 1/2 tons; 2 Mark V Lin- ALLISON TRANSMISSION. Service, Sales and Parts. Exchange or rebuild. Call Allied colns. 306-398-2559 lv msg, Cut Knife, SK. Transmissions Calgary, 1-888-232-2203; WHAT’S in the barn or out back in the Spectrum Industrial Automatics Ltd., bush? Wanted: 1969 Coronet 500, 2 Blackfalds, AB., call 1-877-321-7732. door that hasn’t been used in a long time.

Call 306-536-6693, Sedley, SK. WRECKING LATE MODEL TRUCKS: 1/2, 3/4, 1 tons, 4x4’s, vans, SUV’s. Cummins, WANTED: TRACTOR MANUALS, sales bro- Chev and Ford diesel motors. Jasper Auto chures, tractor catalogs. 306-373-8012, Parts, 1-800-294-4784 or 1-800-294-0687.

Saskatoon, SK. WANTED: VOLKSWAGEN van/truck, VS TRUCK WORKS Inc. Parting out GM pre-1967; Also antique signs, gas pumps, 1/2 and 1 ton trucks. Call 403-972-3879, Alsask, SK. www.vstruckworks.com oil cans etc. 306-222-7376, Warman, SK.

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RARE, MINT! 1997 MUSTANG COBRA SVT convertible, white, black int., loaded, 87,000 kms, cobra motor hand built 305 HP. Call 306-867-9461, 306-867-7037, Outlook, SK. derdallreg@hotmail.com

2015 AHV LODE-KING aluminum Super B hoppers, extra light pkg., round stainless fenders, current safety, excellent 11Rx22.5 tires w/aluminum wheels, exc. cond., no air lift or elec. tarps. 4 sets avail., $90,000 each OBO. 1-866-236-4028, Calgary, AB. NEW NEW 2018 tri-axle 45’, air ride, 78” sides, Canadian made, $53,000 low price.

Buy now! Call 306-563-8765, Canora, SK. NEW WILSON and CASTLETON tridems and Super B’s. 2008 tandem Lode-King; 1996 Castleton tridem, 2 hopper, spring ride; 2014 Wilson Super B; 2005 Lode-King Super B. Ron Brown Imp. DL #905231.

306-493-9393. www.rbisk.ca

PRAIRIE SANDBLASTING & PAINTING. Trailer overhauls and repairs, alum. slopes and trailer repairs, tarps, insurance claims, WRECKING TRUCKS: All makes all and trailer sales. Epoxy paint. Agriculture models. Need parts? Call 306-821-0260 and commercial. Satisfaction guaranteed. or email: junkman.2010@hotmail.com 306-744-7930, Saltcoats, SK. Wrecking Dodge, Chev, GMC, Ford and others. Lots of 4x4 stuff, 1/2 ton - 3 ton, buses etc. and some cars. We ship by bus, mail, Loomis, Purolator. Lloydminster, SK. NORMS SANDBLASTING & PAINT, 40 SASKATOON TRUCK PARTS CENTRE years body and paint experience. We do Ltd. North Corman Industrial Park. metal and fiberglass repairs and integral to New and used parts available for 3 ton daycab conversions. Sandblasting and trucks all the way up to highway tractors, paint to trailers, trucks and heavy equip. for every make and model, no part too big Endura primers and topcoats. A one stop or small. Our shop specializes in custom shop. Norm 306-272-4407, Foam Lake SK. rebuilt differentials/transmissions and clutch installations. Engines are available, both gas and diesel. Re-sale units are on the lot ready to go. We buy wrecks for parts, and sell for wrecks! For more info. call 306-668-5675 or 1-800-667-3023. www.saskatoontruckparts.ca DL #914394 WRECKING VOLVO TRUCKS: Misc. axles and parts. Also tandem trailer suspension axles. Call 306-539-4642, Regina, 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.

ONE OF SASK’s largest inventory of used heavy truck parts. 3 ton tandem diesel motors and transmissions and differentials for all makes! Can-Am Truck Export Ltd., 1-800-938-3323.

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

Call Yellowhead Traders. 306-896-2882, Churchbridge, SK.

3 MCI 102, 47-49 passenger, GM power, auto. trans. charter buses for sale.

306-398-2559 leave msg., Cut Knife, SK.

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NEW WILSON BUMPER PULL MODEL Desert Sales Inc. now stocks the Wilson Ranch Hand bumper pull. With over 15 1997 CHEV 1500, 3 door, 4x4, runs good, years of sales and service, we will not be some rust, 465,000 kms, asking $3495 undersold. Bassano, AB., 1-888-641-4508. OBO. Gary 306-823-4493, Neilburg, SK. www.desertsales.ca Round up the cash! Advertise your unwanted equipment in the Alberta Farmer Express classifieds.

“Proudly Serving the Yellowhead County!’’

1968 COCKSHUTT 1750, diesel, c/w Degelman blade, 4500 hrs., cab with heater and cooler, hydropower, asking $5500.

306-536-4276, Grayson, SK.

FINANCING AND LEASING AVAILABLE 3760 - 48 Ave. Camrose

2008 & 2009 DRAKE grain trailers, 40’ triaxles, 2 hopper, fresh safeties. New tarps, paint, tires, drums, slack adjusters, air bags, shocks, etc., $36,000/each. Phone Myles 306-745-6140, 306-745-7530 (cell), Esterhazy, SK.

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MASSEY PONY TRACTOR, engine stuck, $750; JD M tractor in good running cond., $3000. 780-871-4300, Lloydminster, SK.

Flat decks & Deck overs, Dumps, Car hauler, Enclosed Trailers and much more!!

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 1978 GMC 6500 tandem, 366 gas, 5&4 Factory direct.

1-888-792-6283. trans., 18’ B&H, roll tarp, with remote hoist and endgate, $6500 OBO. 403-820-0145, www.monarchtrailers.com Drumheller, AB. 2005 10’x30’ national wellsite trailer, pro- 2007 MACK, 10 speed Eaton auto., new pane pig, A/C, bath w/shower, W&D, mi- 20’ CIM B&H, 380,000 kms., fresh Sask. crowave, stove, fridge, $48,575. On Track safeties. Call 306-270-6399, Saskatoon, Company Inc. 780-672-6868, Camrose, AB SK. www.78truxsales.com DL #316542.

2002 10’x30’ WELLSITE trailer, propane pig, A/C, bedroom with bunk beds, Fresh CVIP, $35,800. Stk #UV1026. On Track Company Inc. 780-672-6868, Camrose, AB

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 TRU-KARE TANK and METER Service online at: www.kramble.net Need Raven parts and great technical sup2017 BISON TRAILHAND, 3-horse, 8’ LQ #H2006096. Was $47,900. Now $42,900. port! Your NH3 parts source for the prair- 30+ TANDEMS: Standards & Automatics, $46,000 and up. Yellowhead Sales, AMVIC Lic. Dlr. Call 1-844-488-3142 or ies. In Alberta call Ed at 403-999-4570.

306-783-2899, Yorkton, SK. shop online 24/7 at: allandale.com 1995 KALYN TA pintle hitch trailer, $6700 2008 WESTERN STAR, Eaton AutoShift, plus GST. 403-651-8407, High River, AB. new 20’ B&H elec. tarp; 2008 IH 7600 tanISX Cummins 10 spd., new 20’ BH&T; BEHNKE DROP DECK semi style and dem, Peterbilt 330 S/A, Allison auto., new pintle hitch sprayer trailers. Air ride, 2007 15’ BH&T; Brown Imp. 306-493-9393, tandem and tridems. Contact SK: DL #905231Ron www.rbisk.ca 306-398-8000; AB: 403-350-0336.

AUTOSHIFT TRUCKS AVAILABLE: Boxed FIBERGLASS ENCLOSED TA trailer; 4 Place tandems and tractor units. Contact David TA 21’ livestock trailer, no rust. 306-887-2094, 306-864-7055, Kinistino, 306-398-2559, leave msg., Cut Knife, SK. SK. DL #327784. www.davidstrucks.com 2017 FEATHERLITE 7’x24’, #HC143380. 3 TRIDEMS, 3 TANDEM stepdecks; Tan- 2009 MACK CH613, MP8 Mack eng., 430 Reg: $35,235, Sale: $26,500. 3 Compart- dem, tridem and Super B highboys; 28’ to HP, 10 spd., AutoShift, 463,000 kms, exc. ments. Edmonton/Red Deer, AB. Call 53’ van trailers. Tanker: tandem alum. shape, new 20’ box, A/T/C, $73,500; 1-866-346-3148 or shop online 24/7 at: 8000 gallon; S/A and tandem converters. 2009 IH Transtar 8600 w/Cummins eng. allandale.com Ron Brown Imp. 306-493-9393, Delisle, 10 spd., AutoShift, new 20’ BH&T, 742,000 kms, exc. tires, real good shape, $69,500; 2009 MERRITT HOG trailer, 53’, 4 deck, SK. DL #905231. www.rbisk.ca 2007 IH 9200, ISX Cummins, 430 HP, new safety. 403-625-4658, Claresholm, AB AutoShift, alum. wheels, new 20’ BH&R, fully loaded, 1,000,000 kms, real nice, $67,500; 2009 Mack CH613, 430 HP Mack, 10 spd., AutoShift, new 20’ BA&T, alum. wheels, 1.4 million kms, has bearing Take us with you. roll done, nice shape, $69,500; 2007 Kenworth T600, C13 Cat, 425 HP, 13 spd., AutoShift, new 20’ BH&T, alum.

Download the app at wheels, new paint, 1.0 million kms, exc.

2017 BIG TEX trailer goosenecks: 25’, 30’ truck, $71,500; 1996 Midland 24’ tandem agreader.ca/afe and 33’ with mega ramps, 23,900 lbs. pup grain trailer, stiff pole, completely reGVWR. Start price, $12,995, incl. free built, new paint and brakes, exc. shape, spare. Jason’s Agri-Motive, Lafleche, SK., $18,500; 1999 IH 4700 S/A w/17’ steel 306-472-3159. www.jasonsagri-motive.ca 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 SK safetied. Trades considered. All reasonable offers considered. Arborfield SK. DL 906768. Call Merv 306-276-7518 res., 306-767-2616 cell .

In sizes 20’ to 30’ in single, split and dual hopper configurations and finished with Berg’s quality lasting processes.

The front, hitch and hoppers are zinc coated and chipguarded for added protection.

Berg’s Grain Body Berg’s Prep & Paint

550 George Ave. Winkler MB 204-325-5677 www.bergstrailers.com www.bergsprepandpaint.com

ALLISON AUTOMATIC TRUCKS: Several trucks with auto. trans. available with C&C or grain or gravel box. Starting at $19,900; CM TRUCK BEDS. Starting at $2895. Call 2002 IH 4400 DT466, Allison auto., 20’ Jason’s Agri-Motive, 306-472-3159 or visit B&H, $56,900. Call K&L Equipment, us at: www.jasonsagri-motive.ca 306-795-7779, Ituna, SK. DL #910885. ladimer@sasktel.net PRECISION TRAILERS: Gooseneck and bumper hitch. You’ve seen the rest, now CAB AND CHASSIS: 2010 Chev 3500 1 own the best. Hoffart Services, Odessa, SK. ton dually, will take 10’-12’ deck, 6L gas, 195,000 kms., fresh Sask. safety, $8900; 306-957-2033 www.precisiontrailers.ca 2000 Sterling tandem, 435 HP Cat, 10 spd.

2 TRAILMASTER 25,000 litre 4 axle tank trans, will take 20’ box, extremely low trailers. Offers. Phone 306-482-5121, kms, $19,900. Call K&L Equipment, 306-795-7779, Ituna, SK. DL #910885.

Carnduff, SK. ladimer@sasktel.net 4 WILSON STEPDECKS 53’ all aluminum trailers, front sliders for sale or lease.

Phone 306-861-9362, Carlyle, SK. ATTENTION GRAVEL HAULERS: 6 tanHit our readers where it counts… in the clas- dems in stock, 1998-2007; 2013 Cancade sifieds. Place your ad in the Alberta Farmer tri-axle end dump; Tri-axle 18’ dump. YelExpress classifed section. 1-800-665-1362. lowhead Sales, 306-783-2899, Yorkton, SK

34 2013 MACK CHU613 Pinnacle, 505C, 18 spd., 14 front/46 rear axles, 15’ Renn box, 175,000 kms, equipped for pup, elec. tarp, Webasto heater, alum. rims, $100,000 OBO. 306-731-7266, Strasbourg, SK. 2012 IHC TRANSTAR, low pro, Max 300 HP diesel Allison auto. trans., single axle, loaded cab, 13’ Armstrong landscape dump, $39,900; 2006 CHEV 1 TON dump truck w/10’ gravel dump, $14,900. K&L Equipment and Auto. Call Ladimer, 306-795-7779, Ituna SK. DL #910885.

1995 WESTERN STAR Conventional w/2007 tri-axle GravHaul endump trailer, $38,000 plus GST; 1994 Mack CH613 w/1990 Midland TA endump, $13,000 plus GST. 403-651-8407, High River, AB.

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Neyaskweyak Group of Companies Inc. (“NGCI”), on behalf of the Ermineskin Cree Nation, seeks an experienced partner or group of partners to take over existing farming leases, amalgamate our lands and develop Ermineskin Cree Nation’s land to its best and highest use.

Ermineskin Cree Nation (on reserve) lands consists of 16,500 acres of cultivated chernozemic (black soil) and 3,500 acres (off reserve) non-cultivated forest and pasture located within the County of Wetaskiwin (the “Lands”). The Lands are valued in excess of $60 million.

The mandate of NGCI is to achieve self-sufficiency and sustainability through longterm investments and business development. NGCI’s mission is to promote and maintain viable and profitable businesses and investments that create employment and enhance human capacity.

2006 WESTERN STAR, Series 60 Detroit, 18 spd. trans., 46 rears, 450,000 kms, $7,000 work order, fresh CVIP, $39,000.

780-983-0936, Clyde, AB.

Scope of Work

2013 MACK RAWRIDE, auto. trans., heavy rear end, 505 HP, c/w 2015 Etnyre Black Hawk equipment trailer, 10’W, tridem lift axles, alum. wheels, pullouts. Great for Farm Dealership. Sell as unit or separately.

Call 780-720-4304, Willingdon, AB.

All other terms relating to the performance of the Work, payment, profit sharing, the amount of the Lands to be cultivated, the exact nature of the Work is to be negotiated.

KENWORTHS: 2008, 2007 T800. 500 Cat 18 spd., 46 diff. walkers; 2009 T660, new pre-emission, 525 ISX, 18 spd., 46 diff., lockers; 2008 T800 daycab, 500 Cat, 18 spd., lockers, new clutch and trans.; 1996 T800, Cat, 13 spd., rebuilt trans., diffs and injectors; 2006 Pete 379, daycab, 500 Cat, 18 spd., lockers, new rebuilt engine, new clutch; 2005 Mack CH613, 18 spd, lockers, wet kit, 450,000 kms; 2- 1996 FLD 120 Freightliners, 425 Cat, 430 Detroit, lockers. Ron Brown Implements, Delisle, SK., phone 306-493-9393. DL #905231 www.rbisk.ca SANDBLASTING AND PAINTING of heavy trucks, trailers and equipment. Please call for details. Can-Am Truck Export Ltd., 1-800-938-3323, Delisle, SK.

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WILL DO CUSTOM FENCING new and repair barbwire fences. Lazy J Ranch, Jesse Wagner at 306-662-8557 Fox Valley, SK.

1999 CASE TRENCHER, HD, 1927 hrs., 60 HP diesel, 2 spd. hydro., trans., 4-wheel steering, 6-way blade, D125 backhoe with outriggers, 6’ HD chain, exc. cond.

NEUFELD ENT. CORRAL CLEANING, $22,500, 306-648-7172, Gravelbourg, SK. payloader, Bobcat with rubber tracks and vertical beater spreaders.

Phone 24”x48’ PARKER GRAVEL screener, 48x120’ screen deck plus several different screen 306-220-5013, 306-467-5013, Hague, SK. sizes. Call 306-482-5121, Carnduff, SK. LAND CLEARING. Rock picking and digging, stone piles, brushing, fencing, demolition. 306-291-9658, Vanscoy, SK.

USED, REBUILT or NEW engines. Specializing in Cummins, have all makes, large inventory of parts, re-powering is our specialty. 1-877-557-3797, Ponoka, AB.

Those who have interest in performing the Work should contact NGCI to express interest.

NGCI will provide further information relating to the Lands upon request.

Please address any inquiries in writing to

Mr. Sam Minde, President & CEO of NGCI, E-mail: sam@ngcinc.ca no later than June 30, 2017.

Please Note: This request for interest is not intended to create contractual relations of any kind and is a request only for interested parties to provide further information and to solicit expressions of interest in performing the Work. NGCI shall not be responsible of any costs or expenses incurred by interest parties in responding to this request for interest.

SAND AND GRAVEL BUSINESS: Close to Regina (on primary), very good pit lease, new cone crusher and 3-deck screener, lots of newer equipment, trucks, genset, inventory. Customer base and over $1,000,000 gross 2016, $1,750,000.

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EQUIPMENT HAULING. Serving Western Canada and Northwest USA. Call Harvey at 1-877-824-3010 or cell 403-795-1872.

Vandenberg Hay Farms Ltd., Nobleford AB. Email: logistics@vandenberghay.ca

FARM/CORPORATE PROJECTS. Call A.L. Management Group for all your borrowing EQUIPMENT TOWING/ HAULING. Reaand lease requirements. 306-790-2020, sonable rates. Contact G H Wells Services and Trucking, 306-741-9059, Morse, SK. Regina, SK.

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Call or text 306-495-8800, South East, SK.

DIESEL ENGINES, OVERHAUL kits and parts for most makes. Cat, CIH, Cummins, Detroit, Mack. M&M Equipment Ltd., Parts and Service phone: 306-543-8377, fax: LANDMASTER DOZER: Professionally 306-543-2111, Regina, SK. Engineered & Manufactured. Lease to own.

Zero down. Semi-annual payments. Lease 290 CUMMINS, 350 Detroit, 671 Detroit, term up to 72 months. Call for details and Series 60 cores. 306-539-4642, Regina, SK pricing. Sask - Neil 306-231-8300 or Alta.

Gord, 780-913-7353. landmaster.ca WANTED DIESEL CORES: ISX and N14 Cummins, C15 Cats, Detroits Ddec 3, 4, KELLO DISC BLADES and bearings: 22” to DD15. Can-Am Truck 1-800-938-3323.

42” notched. Parts: oilbath and greaseable bearings to service all makes of heavy con- 3406B, N14, SERIES 60, running engines struction discs. Call: 1-888-500-2646, Red and parts. Call Yellowhead Traders, Deer, AB. www.kelloughs.com 306-896-2882, Churchbridge, SK. RECLAMATION CONTRACTORS: Bigham 3 and 4 leg mechanical trip 3 pt. hitch Paratills in stock; parts for Bigham and Tye Paratills. Call Kelloughs: 1-888-500-2646.

FARM AND INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICAL motor sales, service and parts. Also sale CLIFF’S USED CRAWLER PARTS. Some of, and repairs to, all makes and sizes of older Cats, IH and Allis Chalmers. pumps and phase converters, etc. Tisdale 780-755-2295, Edgerton, AB. Motor Rewinding 1984 Ltd., NORDBERG GRAVEL CRUSHER conveyor, 306-873-2881, fax 306-873-4788, 1005A$150,000; Ford F700 tow truck, fully 111th Ave., Tisdale, SK. tmr@sasktel.net equipped, $22,900. Pro Ag Sales, Website: www.tismtrrewind.com 306-441-2030, North Battleford, SK. 740 CHAMPION GRADER, 1984, 8.3 Cummins eng., snow wing, ready to work. 3126 CAT ENGINE, rebuilt, 250 HP, $26,000. Call 306-563-8765, Canora, SK. $14,985 exchange. Call James at On Track KUBOTA EXCAVATOR KXO80-3, 10 ton, Company Inc. 780-672-6868, Camrose, AB 2011, 1800 hrs, CAH, wrist-o-twist bucket, C12 CAT ENGINE, MBL: 435 HP, rebuilt. $58,000. 306-940-6835, Prince Albert, SK. Drop in. Sold with warranty, $24,885. Call CAT 9805C LOG grapple fork, bucket, new James at On Track Company Inc. at tires; Case 2870, Deg. dozer 4x4; 1981 780-672-6868, Camrose, AB. GMC 17’ B&H. 306-236-8023, Goodsoil, SK C7 INDUSTRIAL CAT engine fits 950 load2005 LINK-BELT 290 hoe; D7G PS dozer er, factory rebuild. Sold with warranty, ripper, $56,500; Smooth drum packer $21,885 exchange. On Track Company Inc. w/Detroit eng. 306-236-8023, Goodsoil SK at 780-672-6868, Camrose, AB.

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D8H TRACK w/new 26” Severe Service LONG LAKE TRUCKING, two units, custom pads; 1000 gal. steel fuel tank w/stand; hay hauling. 306-567-7100, Imperial, SK. Building moving dollies. 306-398-2559, leave message, Cut Knife, SK. w w w .w atrousm ainline.com We know that farming is enough of a gamble 1989 IH EAGLE, 425 CAT, 3406 engine, 2010 JD 870 GP grader, 6612 hrs., new so if you want to sell it fast place your ad in DL#907173 5th wheel, 24.5 alum. budds, white, the Alberta Farmer Express classifieds. It’s a transmission 700 hrs. ago, new batteries $16,500. 306-960-3000, St. Louis, SK. CUSTOM SEEDING Full service.

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Looking for a hand around the farm? Place a wanted ad in the classifieds. Call 1-800- booking. References available. Call Lynden We have friendly staff ready to help. 1-800- condition, $130,000. Call 306-372-4502, 2015 WESTERN STAR 4900 FX daycab, help at 306-255-7777, Colonsay, SK. 306-372-7336 cell, Luseland, SK. 665-1362.

DD16, 18918B, 46,000 Rockwells, 4-way 665-1362. lockers, Airliner suspension, Airway scales.

11x24.5 tires on alum. at 95%. Split fuel tank, 310,000 kms, 5800 hrs., Transferable Virtual Technician, c/w logging headache rack, $105,000. Available w/2016 Peake tri-axle log trailer, 6-9.6 bunks, quad axle compatible, 12x22.5 tires on alum. at 70%. STRONG 5 FRAME NUCS, $225; Also Used 2 winters $55,000. Will sell complete good local queens available starting June unit for $150,000. Scott 306-747-9322, 15th, $30 CDN. Call John 306-221-4569, Tom 780-713-5967, Shellbrook, SK. Saskatoon, SK.

2007 GMC F110 w/Fassi picker, 12,500 lbs 40’ reach, 16’ deck, toolboxes; 1979 GM Bruin SWB, GM power, 13 spd., S/A, bunk, 5th wheel. 306-398-2559, Cut Knife, SK.

ROUGH LUMBER: 2x6, 2x8, 2x10, 1” boards, windbreak slabs, 4x4, 6x6, 8x8, all in stock. Custom sizes and log siding on order. Call V&R Sawing 306-232-5488, 2016 SUBARU FORESTER name top pick Rosthern, SK. for 2016. Starting from $29,360. Great se- DISCOUNT PLANED LUMBER/ TRUSSES lection to choose from!! 1-877-373-2662, 2x6x14’, $6 each; 2x6x12’, $5 each. www.subaruofsaskatoon.ca DL #914077.

306-668-0199 leave msg, Martensville, SK. SPECIAL PURCHASE OF new and near- RAILWAY TIES: $16 each or $350 for a new 2014-2015 Crosstrek XVs. Save up to bundle of 25. Phone 1-800-667-4515. $5000. Come in quickly!! 1-877-373-2662. www.combineworld.com www.subaruofsaskatoon.ca DL #914077.

2009 FORD EXPLORER LTD., V8, AWD, loaded, 4 leather buckets, new winter TRUSSES: 35’ trusses, 6/12, 20 pieces, tires, very good condition, 219,000 kms. $2500 OBO; 20’ mono trusses, 4/12, 40 Photos. 306-843-2934, Wilkie, SK. pcs, $2000 OBO; 22’ trusses, 4/12, 16 pcs, $1500 OBO. 306-668-0199 Martensville SK SPECIAL PURCHASE OF new and near new 2014-2015 Crosstrek XVs. Save up to $5000. Come in quickly!! 1-877-373-2662. www.subaruofsaskatoon.ca DL #914077.

CONTINUOUS METAL ROOFING, no exposed screws to leak or metal overlaps.

Ideal for lower slope roofs, rinks, churches, pig barns, commercial, arch rib building and residential roofing; also available in Snap Lock. 306-435-8008, Wapella, SK.

2008 IH 7600 tandem 24’ van body, power tailgate, 10 spd. ISX; 2007 Freightliner auto. trans., 22’ van, reefer power tailgate. COVER-ALL 40x60’ TRUSS arch shelter, Ron Brown Imp. 306-493-9393, Delisle, dismantled. Offers. Phone 306-563-6022, SK. DL 905231 www.rbisk.ca Canora, SK. CAN-AM TRUCK EXPORT LTD., Delisle, SK. 1-800-938-3323. 1998 Timpte convertible grain trailer, 48’, tandem, air ride, $20,000; 2009 Western Star CC 60 Detroit, 18 fronts, 46 rears, 4-way locks, 460,000 kms, $60,000; 2012 Western Star DD15 Detroit 18 spd., 40 rears, w/4-way lock, APU unit, $60,000; 1997 Sterling single axle tractor, 3126 Cat, 10 spd., 23,000 rears, $8500; 2007 IHC 4400, DT466, 6 spd., air ride, w/24’ van, 325,000 kms, $16,000; 400 KW to 800 KW gensets, low hours; 2002 Pete 320, 3126 Cat, auto w/side load garbage unit, $30,000; 2008 Kenworth 800 daycab, C15 Cat, 18 spd., 46 rears, 4-way locks, 700,000 kms, $68,000; 2003 Freightliner Columbia, Detroit 60 Series, 13 spd., 40 rears, $23,000; 2000 Western Star, Detroit 60 Series, 13 spd., 40 rears, $21,000; 2001 Freightliner FL80, Cat 3126, auto, 15’ Midland, $38,000; 2003 Pete 379, 6NZ Cat, 6100 hrs. since overhaul, 18 - 46,000 full locks, 48” sleeper, $48,000; Gensets available. Financing available, OAC. www.can-amtruck.com DL#910420.

HYDRAULIC SCRAPERS: LEVER 60, 70, 80, and 435, 4 to 30 yd. available. Rebuilt for years of trouble-free service. Lever Holdings Inc. 306-682-3332 Muenster, SK.

ROAD GRADERS CONVERTED to pull MULCHING- TREES, BRUSH, Stumps. behind large 4 WD tractors, 14’ and 16’ Call today 306-933-2950. Visit us at: blade widths avail. 306-682-3367, CWK www.maverickconstruction.ca Ent. Humboldt, SK. www.cwenterprises.ca BRUSH MULCHING. The fast, effective way to clear land. Four season service, competitive rates, 275 HP unit, also avail. trackhoe with thumb, multiple bucket attachments. Bury rock and brush piles and fence line clearing. Borysiuk Contracting Inc., www.bcisk.ca Prince Albert, SK., 306-960-3804.

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REGULATION DUGOUTS: 120x60x14’, $2000; 160x60x14’, $2950; 180x60x14’, $3450; 200x60x14’, $3950; Larger sizes available. Travel incl. in Sask. Gov’t grants available. 306-222-8054, Saskatoon, SK.

LARGE BUILDING AND property on Broadway Ave, Yorkton, SK.; Large building in Prince Albert, SK.; 3 lots on South service road, Weyburn, SK.; Tempo/Tire shop #48 Hwy. Windthorst, SK, independent auto repair business for sale in Regina; Hotel and restaurant on Hwy.#48; 160 acres near Regina w/yard and business opportunity; SW SK. restaurant, lounge incl, 15 room motel. Brian Tiefenbach, 306-536-3269, Colliers Int. Regina, SK. www.collierscanada.com

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POLY GRAIN BINS, 40 to 150 bu. for grain cleaning, feed, fertilizer and left over treated seed. 306-258-4422, Vonda, SK. www.buffervalley.com

BOOK NOW, TAKE DELIVERY, DON’T PAY UNTIL NOVEMBER, 2017. Top quality MERIDIAN bins. Price includes: skid, ladders to ground, manhole, set-up and delivery within set radius. Meridian Hopper Combo SPECIAL: 5000 bu., $14,400. We manufacture 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 & models of bins. Leasing available. Hoffart Services Inc, 306-957-2033, Odessa, SK.

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

KEHO/ GRAIN GUARD/ OPI STORMAX. For sales and service east central SK. and MB., call Gerald Shymko, Calder, SK., 306-742-4445 or toll free 1-888-674-5346.

BATCO CONVEYORS, new and used, grain augers and SP kits. Delivery and 20’ AND 40’ SEA CONTAINERS, for sale leasing available. 1-866-746-2666.

FOR ALL YOUR grain storage, hopper in Calgary, AB. Phone 403-226-1722, cone and steel floor requirements contact: 1-866-517-8335. www.magnatesteel.com BUILD YOUR OWN conveyors, 6”, 7”, 8” Kevin’s Custom Ag in Nipawin, SK. Toll and 10” end units available; Transfer conBOND SEA CONTAINERS. New, used and veyors and bag conveyors or will custom free: 1-888-304-2837. modified sea containers. All sizes avail. build. Call for prices. Master Industries USED WESTEEL WIDE-CORR grain bin, Buy, rent or lease. Call Bond today Inc. www.masterindustries.ca Phone Model 2710, 10 tier, external stiffeners, 306-373-2236, joe@bondind.com or visit 1-866-567-3101, Loreburn, SK. 18,790 bu., 13 roof vents. Already disas- www.bondind.com sembled, $12,000. Set up can be arranged.

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Call 306-645-4526, Rocanville, SK. shape, no fertilizer use, hyd. wheel mover kit, new hyd. pump in 2016, elec. clutch, Kohler 29 HP EFI engine in 2014, $13,500.

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FLOATERS: 2 - 2014 New Leader L4000’s, 14’, w/spin spreaders, on IHC Navistar truck chassis, only 39,850 kms, 295 cu. ft. box with tarp, AutoSteer, exc. condition, choice, $219,000. Agriterra Equipment, High River, AB. 403-652-2414.

CHIEF WESTLAND AND CARADON BIN extensions, sheets, stiffeners, etc. Now available. Call Bill, 780-986-5548, Leduc, AB. www.starlinesales.com LIFETIME LID OPENERS. We are a stocking dealer for Boundary Trail Lifetime Lid Openers, 18” to 39”. Rosler Construction 2000 Inc., 306-933-0033, Saskatoon, SK. BROCK (BUTLER) GRAIN BIN PARTS and accessories available at Rosler Construction. 306-933-0033, Saskatoon, 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. CUSTOM BUILT HOPPER BOTTOMS for all bins, large and small. Magnum Fabricating, 306-662-2198, Maple Creek, SK. www.magnumfabricating.com 2- 3300 BU., 2- 2000 bu., 3- 1650 bu. bins, $1/bu. Will sell separate. Floors fairly good. Gary 306-823-4493, Neilburg, SK. BIN MOVING, all sizes up to 19’ diameter, w/wo floors; Also move liquid fert. tanks.

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AUGERS: NEW and USED: Wheatheart, Westfield, Westeel augers; Auger SP kits; Batco conveyors; Wheatheart post pounders. Good prices, leasing available. Call 1-866-746-2666.

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

FERTILIZER STORAGE TANKS. 11,000 US 306-220-1278, Saskatoon and Regina, SK. gal., $6500 pick up at factory or $7000 20’ TO 53’ CONTAINERS. New, used and free freight to farm. 1-800-383-2228 modified. Available Winnipeg, MB; Regina www.hold-onindustries.com 306-253-4343 and Saskatoon, SK. www.g-airservices.ca FERTILIZER STORAGE TANKS- 5000 US 306-933-0436. gal., $3000; 6000 US gal., $3600. Pick up 20’ and 40’ SHIPPING CONTAINERS at factory. Ph 306-253-4343 while supplies and storage trailers. Large Sask. inventory. last. www.hold-onindustries.com Phone 1-800-843-3984 or 306-781-2600.

IHC 6400 54’ chisel plow, 12” spacing, new NH3, boots and openers, new hoses, new walking beam shafts, $33,000. Nipawin, SK. 306-862-7138 or 306-862-5993.

2011 4520 1-bin, 70’ booms, $138,000; Special: 2010 Case 3520, 3-bin, 3 wheeler, $93,000; Two 2007 Case 4520’s, 3-bin, 70’ booms, 3300 hrs., AutoSteer, $134,000 and $98,000; 2006 Case 4510, AutoSteer, FlexAir 70’ booms, 7400 hrs., $77,000; 2005 Case 4520 w/70’ FlexAir, 4000 hrs., $78,000; 2004 Case 4010, 80’ SPRAYER, 7000 hrs., $58,000; 22004 Loral AirMax 1000s, 70’ booms, immaculate, $76,000 and $62,000; 2006 2bin AgChem, 70’ booms, $58,000; 2004 KBH Semi tender, self-contained, $32,500; 2009 and 2012 Merritt semi belt tender, self-contained, $33,500 and $44,000; 24 ton Wilmar tender beds, $18,500 ea; 2010 Wilmar Wrangler 4560, loader, 1600 hrs., $25,500; 2009 Wrangler, 2400 hrs., $23,500; 18,000 gal. NH3 holding tank, $34,500. All USD prices. 406-576-3402, 406-466-5356, Choteau. MT. Visit on-line: www.fertilizerequipment.net

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NEW MERIDIAN RM45, $34,000; Used 2012 BRANDT 1545 conveyor, exc. cond., $19,000. 306-648-3622, Gravelbourg, SK. MERIDIAN AUGERS: HD 8-46, HD8-59, TL10-39, HD10-59, TL12-39 w/37 EFI and all w/movers, clutches, lights and rev. gearbox. Call for pricing. 8x41 Wheatheart, loaded, $7995; 2013 R10x41 Wheatheart, loaded, $9995; MKX 1374 1 yr. old w/elec. mover and reverse, $19,500; 2014 SLMD 12-79, Meridian w/electric mover and lift, $16,995. 306-648-3622, Gravelbourg, SK. MERIDIAN AUGERS IN STOCK: swings, truck loading, Meridian SP movers. Call Hoffart Services Inc., Odessa, SK., 306-957-2033.

PRICE TO CLEAR: Loaded 2016 HHD8-46 TL10-39; SLMD 12-72 and SLMD 12-95.

Used Augers: 2012 SLMD 12-72 w/winch and swing mover; Brandt 10x60 S/A: Wheatheart 8x51’ c/w mover. Also dealer for Convey-All Conveyors. Leasing avail!

2010 TERRAGATOR 8204 w/AirMax Preci- Call Dale at Mainway Farm Equipment, sion 2 1000 bed, 4400 hrs., $93,500 USD; 306-567-3285, 306-567-7299, Davidson, 2008 Ag-Chem 8244 4 WD, airflow bed, SK. www.mainwayfarmeguipment.ca 70’ booms, $69,500 USD; 2006 8204 twin bin, 5600 hrs., $59,000 USD. Choteau, MT MERIDIAN GRAIN AUGERS available phone 406-576-3402 or 406-466-5356, with self-propelled mover kits and bin sweeps. Call Kevin’s Custom Ag in Nipawwww.fertilizerequipment.net in, SK. Toll free 1-888-304-2837.

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Various additional equipment. Hefty Seed, Mohall, ND. 701-756-7333 or John at 701-833-4900. john.cook@heftyseed.com BAG Supplies Canada Ltd. Bulk Bags/Tote Bags/Super Sacks

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

WANTED: 10”x 60’-70’ swing auger, complete with reverser. Call 780-405-8089, Tofield, AB.

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

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2005 PETERBILT STAHLY, Cummins, Allison auto, New Leader L3020 G4, monitor, New Leader controller, Starlink GPS 4145 hrs, $78,000; 2004 Peterbilt, Cummins, Allison auto, 1800 gal stainless, 80’ boom, Raven controller, Raven AutoSteer, Raven 20’ & 40’ CONTAINERS for sale: Good, section shutoff, 4270 hrs, $65,000. USD useable condition, ready to go! prices. 406-576-3402, 406-466-5356, Cho1-800-667-4515, www.combineworld.com teau, MT. www.fertilizerequipment.net

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2002 JD 4710, 4300 hrs., 800 gal. tank, 90’ booms, chem. inductor, 2600 display w/Swath control and AutoTrack, 2 sets tires, $95,000. 306-861-7981, Oungre, SK. 2013 NH GUARDIAN SP.240F XP, 100’ boom, 1200 litre SS tank, IntelliView IV monitor, luxury cab, 6.7L Cummins, 275 HP, only 420 hours, asking $330,000.

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2007 BRENT MODEL 620 grain cart, PTO or 2013 JD W150, c/w 35’ header, double AGRA PARTS PLUS, parting older trachydraulic drive, new condition, $21,000. knife, double reel, 650/500 hrs., exc., tors, tillage, seeding, haying, along w/other Ag equipment. 3 miles NW of BattleCall 306-577-8771, Carlyle, SK. $135,000. 780-679-7795, Camrose, AB. ford, SK. off #16 Hwy. Ph: 306-445-6769.

Make tire changes safe and easy. Wheeled MASSEY 30’ QUICKFOLD PT w/brand new canvasses, $1000 OBO. 306-460-9027, LOEFFELHOLZ TRACTOR AND COMBINE unit LIFTS & ROTATES tires with precision Salvage, Cudworth, SK., 306-256-7107.

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306-741-3177, Swift Current, SK. 1-888-247-6651. www.combineworld.com double knife drive, hydraulic tilt, free form roller, integrated GPS, 147 engine hrs. Call COMB-TRAC SALVAGE. We sell new and used parts for most makes of tractors, 306-537-9636, Riceton, SK. combines, balers, mixmills and swathers.

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Need Raven parts? For sales, service, JD 300 16’ hay header, fits 23, 2420, 3830, SMITH’S TRACTOR WRECKING. Huge parts, inspection and technical support $3000; Ford Major dsl. w/loader and blade inventory new and used tractor parts. packages. In AB., call Ed at 403-999-4570.

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G.S. TRACTOR SALVAGE, JD tractors Need Raven parts? We carry the largest only. Call 306-497-3535, Blaine Lake, SK. Raven inventory in Canada. Contact Mark at 306-361-2990, SK., AB.

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

ROCK-O-MATIC 57, PTO, 7’ bucket, high lift, $4900. 306-233-7889, Cudworth, SK. 2009 JD 9770 with 615 header, Auto SCHULTE GIANT 2500 rockpicker, exc.

HHC, grain tank extensions, 2600 Green- condition. 306-592-4449, 306-592-2029, Star display monitor and StarFire receiver Buchanan, SK. incl., less than 100 hrs. since Greenlight, 1523 sep hrs., duals, excellent condition, always shedded, $188,000 OBO. Call 780-877-2518, Ferintosh, AB. 2016 WOLVERINE ROTARY DITCHER, 4 JD COMBINES: 2010 T670, 966 sep. used for 1 season, in good shape, $53,000. hrs., PU header, GPS; 2009 T670, 1178 Call 306-921-4473, Ridgedale, SK. sep. hrs., GPS; 2004 9760 STS, 2186 sep. hrs.; 2001 9650 STS, 2314 hrs. All owned JOHNSON MFG HYGRADE 1600RS pull 4+ yrs., yearly maintenance records. Also grader, 16’ blade w/rear steer, like new, selling 4 JD 630F headers. Call for price. $19,500, 306-896-2311, Langenburg, SK. 780-934-6384, Fort Saskatchewan, AB. 2008 JD 9870 STS, Greenlighted from 2012-2016, no peas, always shedded, $65,000+ work orders in last 5 years, Serviced at Agland, Lloydminster. GreenStar ready, 1838 eng./1227 sep. hrs., $205,000 NEW HOLLAND SF115, 1200 gal., 90’ susp.

OBO. Call 780-205-4423, Lashburn, SK. boom, windscreens, 2 nozzle bodies, 2006 9660 WTS, 914 PU, duals, 2300/ chem. mix tank, rinse tank, always shed1550 hrs., $132,500. A.E. Chicoine Farm ded, $19,500. 780-618-7990, Peace River.

Equipment 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK. FLEXI-COIL SYSTEM 62, 70’, 800 gal. tank, dual nozzles, $2400. Phone 403-820-8028, Morrin, AB. 1997 MF 8780, PU, only 1868 sep. hrs., stored inside, exc. cond., $45,000; MF 9030 25’ auger header c/w lifters, PU reel and carrier, like new, $8500; MF 885 25’ swather, 1468 hrs., PU reel, exc., $12,500.

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MACDON 960 36’, PU reel, Case 2388 adapter, good shape; Case 1020 flex, 25’. 1997 BRANDT QF1000 100’, 800 gal. poly Call 403-485-3535, Vulcan, AB. tank, $3000. 306-567-8614, Davidson, SK. JD 930 DRAPER header, c/w PU reel, new FLEXI-COIL 65-80’ boom, hyd. pump (2 pea auger, built-in transport, prem. cond., yrs.), 800 gal. tank, mix tank, foam marker, w/extra hyd. pump, $3200. Call limited use. 403-823-1894, Drumheller, AB 306-748-2847, 306-730-6323, Neudorf SK. RECONDITIONED rigid and flex, most makes and sizes; also header transports.

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2002 FLEXI-COIL 67, suspended boom, 80’ 800 gal., Raven AutoBoom height control, autorate, $21,000 OBO. 403-820-0145, Drumheller, AB.

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PICKUP REEL PARTS WAREHOUSE: MacDon, UII, JD, Hart Carter, CNH, AGCO. CONVEYAIR GRAIN VACS, parts, acces- Complete reels, bats and parts available! sories. Call Bill 780-986-5548, Leduc, AB. 1-800-667-4515, www.combineworld.com www.starlinesales.com HAVE A PICKUP reel in rough shape?

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2003 HONEYBEE SP36, 36’ rigid draper, transport, pea auger, UII PUR, for CNH, Agco avail., $18,900. 1-800-667-4515, WANTED: JD 7810 c/w FEL & 3-PTH; SP www.combineworld.com or PTO bale wagon; JD or IHC end wheel 2010 FD70 36’ MacDon flex draper, transdrills. Small square baler. 403-394-4401. port, hyd. tilt, pea auger, JD adapter, field 2007 NH BR780A, 1 owner, wide PU, ready, $53,000; 2006 974 36’ MacDon flex 20,000 bales, like new. Lloydminster, SK. draper, transport, JD adapter, field ready, $33,000. Gerald or Glenn Walkeden, 306-825-2440, cel 780-872-6461.

306-861-6849, 306-861-7782, Tribune, SK NH 1033 STACKLINER bale wagon, in working cond., $3000. Can deliver. Rose- 30’ DRAPER HEADER, 2002 Case 1052, dbl reel, exc. knife and canvasses, pea autown, SK. 306-831-9979 or 306-882-3141. ger, similar to MacDon 972, $16,500 OBO. 306-728-2115, 306-728-8428 Melville, SK.

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FLOATER TIRES: Four 24.5x32 fits Rogator 1254, $5000; Four 20.8x42 fits Case/IH, 2 ROW POTATO planter, ground drive, $6000. 306-922-8155, Prince Albert, SK. hopper chain/opener in exc. cond., $3500; Portable potato conveyor/sorter, motor FLOATER TIRES: Factory rims and tires: driven, $1800. 306-238-4590, Goodsoil SK John Deere 4045, 710/60R46, $19,500; 800/55R46, $23,500; JD 4038, Case 4420, 650/65R38 Michelin tires and rim, $13,500. Sprayer duals available. Call LEON HYDRAULIC DRIVE rockpicker, in 306-697-2856, Grenfell, SK. good shape, $3000. 306-961-9312, Prince Albert, SK.

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46’ FLEXI-COIL 75 packer bar, P20 packers. Call Junop Brothers, 306-493-7605, Delisle, SK. 60’ HARROW PACKER w/P30 packers, in good condition. Taking offers. Phone 306-287-3563, Watson, SK. 50’ FLEXI-COIL HARROW packers w/P30 packers, $3800; 36’ Wilrich vibrashank cult w/harrows, $1300. 306-210-8186, Reward 2003 40’ MORRIS Max II, 7180 tank, SS, NH3, MRB’s, 10” spacing, A1 cond., 12,000 acres, 1 pass machine, trades welcome, $46,900. 306-862-7524 or 306-862-7761, Nipawin, SK. www.agriquip.ca 2008 BOURGAULT 5710, 54’, 9.8” spacing, new MRB’s, carbide tips, 3.5” packers, new NH3 w/2004 5350 air tank, cab rate adj., 3 tanks, 1 fan, $41,000. Call 306-862-7138 or 306-862-5993, Nipawin, SK.

2013 RITE-WAY HEAVY HARROW, 90’, approx. 20” harrows, adjustable pressure and angle, $35,900. 306-948-7223, Biggar, SK. FLEXI-COIL SYSTEM 95 50’ harrow packer bar P30 packers, tine harrows.

306-788-4819, 306-630-5451, Marquis, SK NEW 2017 70’ DEGELMAN Strawmaster w/Endura tips, hydraulic tine adjustment Odessa Rockpicker Sales, 306-957-4403, Odessa, SK.

2007 SEED HAWK 44’, 12” sp., 267 tank, 56’ WILL CAR harrows, hydraulic, recent NH3 kit, autorate, Agtron block monitors, new tines, $1600. Phone 306-567-8614, Davidson, SK. winch, $95,000. 306-923-2231 Torquay SK 2010 BOURGAULT 3310 65’, Paralink, 12” 70’ SYSTEM 82 FLEXI-COIL harrows, good spacing, mid row shank banding, DS, rear teeth, spring pressure type, $2800. Call hitch, tandem axles, low acres, $140,000. 306-577-8771, Carlyle, SK. MOON HEAVY HAUL pulling air drills/ air 2002 49’ Morris Maxim air drill, 12” space, 2011 RITE-WAY 7150 heavy harrows 50’, seeders, packer bars, Alberta and Sask. 30 w/7240 Morris grain cart, $45,000. A.E. with 2255 Valmar applicator, $34,500. years experience. Call Bob Davidson, Chicoine Farm Equipment, 306-449-2255, 306-554-2511, Wynyard, SK. Storthoaks, SK. Drumheller, AB. 403-823-0746.

2005 BOURGAULT 5710, 40’, 10” sp, DS, blockage monitors, NH3 equipped, field ready. 2006 Bourgault 6350, air tank c/w hitch, $60,000; Avail. twin NH3 cart, 5 yr certification. Dave 403-556-3992, Olds, AB

2006 FLEXI-COIL 5000 HD 51’, 10” spacing, 5” rubber packers, single shoot, $24,000; 2001 Bourgault 5440 dual fan, air seeder hopper, $28,000. 403-665-2341 Craigmyle, AB.

2011 SEED HAWK 50’, 12” sp., tool bar with 600 cart dual wheels auger and bag lift. $229,000; 1997 39’ Morris Magnum air drill, 10” spacing, Atom openers w/Morris 180 cart, $23,000. A.E. Chicoine Farm Equipment, 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK.

FLEXI-COIL 2320 TBT air cart, c/w monitors, in good condition, asking 1997 CONCORD 4812, DS dry w/NH3, Dutch openers, 2000 JD 1900 cart, 270 bu, $14,000. 780-926-6354, La Crete, AB. $25,000 OBO. 306-452-3233, Antler, SK. 2002 FLEXI-COIL 2340, TBH, var. rate, 4 rollers, SS, dual fans, exc. cond., $15,000, JD 737 40’ Air Drill w/787 tank; Bourgault 9200 42’ NH3 applicator. Both field ready, 403-882-3349, 403-741-5716, Castor, AB. for more info 306-594-7459, Norquay, SK. 2009 FLEXI-COIL 5500 70’, fold back, 12” spacing, 4350 TBT variable tank, 4.5” BOURGAULT 5710, 54’, 3225 air cart, sinboots, done approx. 20,000 acres, nice gle shoot, 3” steel packers, Knock-on liquid shape, SPECIAL $89,500. 780-386-3979, boots, liquid kit, loading auger, rear hitch, $30,000. 306-742-4429, Langenburg, SK. 780-385-6449, Lougheed, AB. 2003 BOURGAULT 5710 29’ air drill, DS, JD 1830, 61’, 10” spacing, 4” pneumatic Stealth paired row openers, 9.8” spacing, packers, Atom Jet 3-1/2” paired row open4300 tank, $55,000 OBO. 780-771-2155, ers w/NH3, Raven controller, section control, c/w 1910 430 cart with conveyor, 780-404-1212, Wandering River, AB. cameras in tanks, very nice, $79,000 OBO. 2011 JD 1870, 56’, blockage, w/1910 TBH 306-743-7622, Langenburg, SK. air cart, 430 bu., 520/85R42 duals, con- 2013 SEEDHAWK 5010 w/1910 JD cart, veyor, excellent condition, asking 430 bu., dbl. shoot, var. rate, $130,000 $195,000. 306-260-8969, Turtleford, SK. OBO. Call 306-647-2760, Jedburgh, SK. MORRIS MAXIM 49’ air drill, slim wedge 50’ BOURGAULT 5710, with NH3 mid rows, knock-on clips, 2 sets of openers, front w/5300 air tank, double fan, $32,000 OBO, dual castors, 240 bu. TBH tank, $42,500 will separate. 306-795-2774, Ituna, SK. OBO. 306-662-7005, Robsart, SK. 54’ BOURGAULT 5710, w/5350 air tank, DS w/dutch openers, steel or rubber packers, shedded, $55,000. 306-876-4517 Goodeve

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No rust or junk please. 403-492-7411, Milk River, AB. Email: wrayswanson@live.com DEGELMAN 45’ LANDROLLER, $34,900; Flexi-Coil 6000 30’ disc drill, $16,900 and 5000 57’, $17,900; Rite-Way 60’ harrow packer, $4900.

Pro Ag Sales, 306-441-2030, North Battleford, SK. 36’ MELROE 204 press drill, w/factory mover, markers, fertilizer and grass attachment. 306-428-2405, Choiceland, SK. JD 9350 HOE DRILLS, 30’, mover, transport and marker, good shape, seed 6” or 12”, $1800. Call 306-625-7939, Kincaid, SK

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• JD 1910 • Bourgault 5350 • Bourgault 2155 • Flexi-coil 3450 2000 MORRIS MAXIM II 50’ air drill, 7300 VRT air cart w/elec. over hyd. in cab controls, 3rd tank, 10” spacing, 3.5” steel packers, Agtron primary blockage, DS, can switch to SS, Atom Jet side band openers, scrapers, opt. 3 camera CabCam system, $30,000. 306-377-2002, Herschel, SK. 45’ FLEXI-COIL 5000 air drill, 7.2” spacing, with 3” steel packers. Call Junop Brothers, 306-493-7605, Delisle, SK. 2000 FLEXI-COIL 6000 air disc drill w/Flexi-Coil 2320 tank, 40’, 10” spacing, Barton II openers, new tires on main frame, $32,000. 306-279-4325, Wakaw SK

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2003 SEED HAWK 48’, 357 onboard tank, FLEXI-COIL 3450 TBT air seeder tank, var. new seed knives, c/w new fert. knives, 12” rate, special 4 tank model holds 400 bu. space, w/Alpine tank. Paul 306-538-4666; Junop Brothers 306-493-7605, Delisle, SK. Don 306-538-4528, Langbank, SK. 2010 CIH 400, 51’, 10” space, w/2010 1993 MORRIS 39’ air drill, 7180 TBH tank, CIH 3430 cart, Pattison liquid kit, $87,300. new hoses, DS, 12” space, carbide Gumbo South Country Equipment, 306-642-3366, boots. 3-1/2” steel packers, field ready, Assiniboia, SK. $20,500 OBO. Retired. Call 306-252-2810, 2010 JD 1830, 57’, 10” spacing, w/JD 306-567-7281, Kenaston, SK. 1910 340 bu. cart, double shoot, JD 35’ AIR SEEDER, 12” spacing, on 1610 $112,000. South Country Equipment, tool with floating hitch and Morris gang 306-721-5050, Regina, SK. packers, 2.5” Eagle beak openers w/777 JD 160 bu. tank, w/cab cam, field ready, 2014 JD 1870, 56’, 12” spacing w/JD 1910 430 bu., DS, $267,500. South Coun$7500. 306-331-8388, Fort Q’Appelle, SK. try Equipment, 306-721-5050, Regina, SK. 2008 60’ SEEDMASTER, 12” spacing DS, low acres, very nice tips, new manifold, 1994 FLEXI-COIL 5000 57’, 12” space, w/ new hoses, excellent condition, $75,000. 2320 TBH cart, $31,100. South Country 306-861-4592, 306-722-3228, Fillmore, SK Equipment, 306-642-3366, Assiniboia, SK. 2006 JD 1820, 61’, 10” spacing, SS, steel 2004 JD 1820 53’, 10” sp., double shoot, packers, new hoses, all dual wheels, exc. Atom Jet boots, $25,900. South Country cond, $16,500. 306-861-4592, Fillmore, SK Equipment, 306-726-2155, Southey, SK. 2009 BOURGAULT 3310 PHD 75’, 10”, sin- JD 1850 42’, 10” spacing, high flotation’s, gle shoot, MRB, 4.5” pneumatic packers, all dual wheels, w/JD 787 air tank, exc block sensor, exc. cond., $110,000 OBO. cond, $28,000. 306-861-4592, Fillmore, SK 306-861-4592, 306-722-3228, Fillmore, SK BOURGAULT 40’ FH36-42, 8” space, QA on2003 FLEXI-COIL 3450 air tank, TBH, 10” row packers, QA 40’ harrows, Bourgault auger, good cond., $22,500 OBO. 3225 tank, excellent condition, $17,000.

306-861-4592, 306-722- Fillmore, SK. Call 306-567-8614, Davidson, SK. FLEXI-COIL 5000, 33’, 12” spacing, all recapped steel packers, new front tires on drill, 3” Stealth openers, c/w Flexi-Coil 1720 TBH tank, new front tires on cart, FLEXI-COIL 60’ GREEN 5 bar harrows, cameras in tank, metering area good, $1200. Call 403-820-8028, Morrin, AB. $27,000 OBO. 306-726-7516, Earl Grey, SK RITE-WAY HARROW PACKER 50’, P20 packers, good shape, $2500.

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MORRIS MAXIM 30’ double shoot, 10” spacing, Atom Jet side band openers, 3.5” packers, w/7180 TBH Morris tank, $30,000. 306-237-7571 eves., Perdue, SK.

CONSERVA PAK 35’, 12” spacing, DS, plus liquid, knock-on carbides, c/w 1996 Con2300 TBH, hydraulic or diesel fan, JD 4930, 1000 gal. stainless tank, 120’ cord boom, skinnies, approx. 3400 hrs., all op- $14,000. Call 306-221-0712, Osler, SK. tions, $139,000. 306-948-7223, Biggar, SK 1998 JD 1900, 350 bu., 6 run, DS, tow behind, 8” auger, clean unit, $17,900.

1999 ROGATOR 854 high clearance, 90’, 1-800-667-4515, www.combineworld.com w/factory AutoSteer, 2700 hrs, 2 sets tires, $79,000. 306-648-5394, Ferland, SK. PACKER TIRES for Bourgault, Seedmaster and Seed Hawk drills at extremely low 1999 CASE 4260, 3180 hrs., 97’ booms, 2 prices. New and like new condition. Air sets tires, 1200 gal. SS tank, Outback GPS filled 4.8x8, $29 each. 1-800-667-4515 or and Raven monitor, asking $95,000 OBO. visit: www.combineworld.com Call 306-552-4905, Eyebrow, SK. 2000 SERIES BOURGAULT air seeder mod2013 APACHE 1020, 470 hrs., duals, 100’, el 2155 w/Valmar. Call 306-868-4615, 1000 gal. tank, AutoSteer, AutoBoom, Truax, SK. Auto Section. Meticulous one owner unit, 2013 SEEDMASTER, 70’ slim fold, with $220,000 OBO. 306-591-1133, Pense, SK. granular applicator, all HD caster w/over2009 MILLAR CONDOR 40, 100’ boom, sized tires, 28LR26 rears c/w 2012 Bour1000 gal. tank, 100 gal. rinse tank, Auto- gault 6550 tank w/duals, $259,000. Ron Boom, AutoSteer, AutoHeight, 2 sets rear 306-648-5394, Ferland, SK. tires, crop dividers, 1600 hrs., new diff. 2008 SEEDMASTER SXL 2100 50’, 12”, 300 and planetary, good cond. 306-769-8887, bu. seed, 2100 gallon fert. all on-board.

306-276-7788, Arborfield, SK. Smart Hitch, 4 cameras, 1 owner $100,000 Must sell. Call 306-591-1133, Pense, SK. 2008 JOHN DEERE 4730, SS tank, loaded, 2 sets tires, field ready, exc. cond, 2800 JOHN DEERE 1890 disc drill, 43’, 10” spacing. Phone 306-842-6246, Griffin, SK. hrs., $145,000. 306-577-8771, Carlyle, SK.

2004 JD 1910 430 bu, 8 run, dbl shoot, tow behind, 12” conveyor, vari-rate, with JD brown box…$19,800 1-888-247-6651. www.combineworld.com

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KELLO-BILT 8’ to 20’ offset discs w/24” to 36” notched blades; Kello-Bilt 24’ to 38’ tandem wing discs w/26” and 28” notched blades and oilbath bearings. Red Deer, AB. www.kelloughs.com Call: 1-888-500-2646.

BOURGAULT 6000 med harrows $25,000; Flexi-Coil 340 32’ chisel c/w 4 bar harrows, anhydrous $16,000; Flexi-Coil 340 40’ chisel with 4 bar harrows, $25,000.

403-556-3992, Olds, AB.

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2013 JOHN DEERE 2623 vertical tillage unit, 40’, excellent shape, $75,000.

780-679-7795, Camrose, AB.

www.combineworld.com 3-12’ JD DISCERS (36’), fair condition, not used for 10 years. Offers. 306-463-4866, 306-463-8800, Kindersley, SK. DOES YOUR TRACTOR need more oil to keep up to seeder technology? 9170, 9270, 9380, etc. most older Versatiles and many others including 4000 Massey series.

Ph us w/your needs. Hydratec Hydraulics, 306-721-2630, 1-800-667-7712 Regina SK

MORRIS 45’ MAGNUM 7 series cult., c/w Honeybee deadrod, $3000. 306-460-9027, 306-463-3480, Flaxcombe, SK. MORRIS 743 CHISEL PLOW, 12” spacing, good 16” sweeps, w/Degelman hyd. driven rod, $10,000. 306-463-8416, Eston, SK.

IHC 6400 54’ chisel plow, 12” spacing, new 1998 MORRIS CONCEPT 2000, 43’, 10” sp, NH3, boots and openers, new hoses, new new Bourgault narrow point openers, 7240 walking beam shafts, $33,000. Nipawin, TBH, $24,000. 306-463-8416, Eston, SK. SK. 306-862-7138 or 306-862-5993.

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1977 JD 4430 w/606 PT mower behind, very low hrs., always shedded, excellent condition. 306-717-2971, Saskatoon, SK. JD 4560, PS, 2WD, 5000 original hrs., 70% tires, clamp on duals, vg cond., $52,500.

Call Blaine at 306-621-9751, Yorkton, SK. WANTED: JD 8650 or 86 Series Tractor.

With or without blade. Can need repairs.

306-238-4590, Goodsoil, SK. 1977 JD 1830, 145 FEL, CAHR, 3 PTH, low hrs., 540 PTO, good rubber, $14,800 OBO. Call 306-357-2136, Wiseton, SK.

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1992 37’ CASE/IH 5600 HD cultivator, with Degelman mounted 4-row harrows, $25,000. A.E. Chicoine Farm Equipment, 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK. BOURGAULT 8800 CULT., 52’, 8” spacing, heavy trips, knock-on sweeps, 4 row harrows, w/interchange packers, air kit for 6 tube delivery, ready to go, reasonably priced. 306-595-2180, Pelly, SK.

2010 JD 7130 w/741 loader, new motor, 5500 hrs. new tires, PowerQuad, front susp., GPS.; And new Degelman blade, model 12-46/57, $15,500. Call Henry at 403-588-0958, Alix, AB.

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2008 KELLO-BILT 225TSW discer, 24’, LIZARD CREEK REPAIR and Tractor. We field ready, 1 owner, $43,500. Call buy 90 and 94 Series Case, 2 WD, FWA tractors for parts and rebuilding. Also have 306-542-7674, Kamsack, SK. rebuilt tractors and parts for sale. 1991 JD 4755, 20.8x42 Firestone radial tires, 15 spd. powershift, tripe hydraulics, 306-784-7841, Herbert, SK. approx. 5600 hrs., $46,500. 306-367-2043 2011 CIH 500 HD, full load without PTO, leave message, Middle Lake, SK. 1572 hrs., twin pumps, 800 Michelins, JOHN DEERE 4430 w/JD 148 loader, $285,000. Ron 306-648-5394, Ferland, SK. QuadShift, 18.4x38 singles, 2 hyds, exc.

2012 CIH 500, QuadTrac, PTO, 1570 hrs, cond. 306-283-4747, Langham, SK. WANTED: 4W305; 4W220; 220 and D21. $369,000. Nelson Motors & Equipment, JOHN DEERE 4650 w/powershift, approx 8070, 8050 or 8030 MFWD. 1-888-508-4406. www.nelsonmotors.com 8000 hrs., 20.8x38 duals, 1000 PTO, 701-240-5737, Minot, ND. $30,000. 306-948-7223, Biggar, SK. 2012 CIH 600, QuadTrac, PTO, 886 hrs., $452,900. Nelson Motors & Equipment, 2012 JD 9560RT, PTO, 1940 hrs., $366,000. Nelson Motors & Equipment, 1-888-508-4406. www.nelsonmotors.com 1-888-508-4406. www.nelsonmotors.com 2006 CIH STX375, powershift, PTO, 1917 hrs; 2009 STX335, c/w 6-way Degelman 2011 CASE/IH STEIGER 535, 2970 hrs., 1996 JD 7800, MFWD, loader, 11,845 duals, AFS AccuGuide, hrs., $59,500. Nelson Motors & Equipment, blade/guard, 1281 hrs; Two 2013 Magnum 800/70R38 260, FWA, deluxe cab, leather, 320 hrs; $268,400. South Country Equipment, 1-888-508-4406. www.nelsonmotors.com 2015 Magnum 280, FWA, CVT, deluxe cab, 306-726-2155, Southey, SK. 2013 JD 9560R, duals, 1943 hrs., leather, 608 hrs; 2014 Versatile 250, FWA, 1984 2094, 1000 hrs. since major motor, $373,000. Nelson Motors & Equipment, GPS, etc. Ph Dave 403-556-3992, Olds, AB. rad and torque convert OH, $16,000 OBO. 1-888-508-4406. www.nelsonmotors.com 2016 CASE MAXIM 145, 150 HP, FWA, 306-221-8461 or 306-544-2707, Hanley 2015 JD 9620R duals, PTO, 669 hrs., loader, grapple, like new, $178,000 OBO. 1982 CASE 2390, PTO, powershift, good $540,000. Nelson Motors & Equipment, 780-352-8858, Bittern Lake, AB. tires, very good condition, $14,500. Call 1-888-508-4406. www.nelsonmotors.com CASE/IH 9150, powershift, new tires 2 306-561-7780, Davidson, SK. 2004 JD 7520, MFWD, IVT, loader, 5400 yrs. ago, 8250 hrs., return line, no PTO, 2009 CASE/IH MX435, Outback guidance, hrs, $94,900. Nelson Motors & Equipment, $40,000. 780-608-9024, Tofield, AB. 710/70 tires, rear weights, std. trans., 4 1-888-508-4406. www.nelsonmotors.com 3100 hrs., shedded, $183,000. Ni- 2013 JD 5115ML, O/S, MFWD, loader, WANTED: 4786 IHC, 1980 and newer in hyds., 600 hrs. $63,500. Nelson Motors & Equipgood condition. Call 780-635-2527, St. pawin, SK. 306-862-7138 or 306-862-5993 ment, 1-888-508-4406. Website at: Vincent, AB. 2013 140A FARMALL Case/IH w/loader, www.nelsonmotors.com 1800 hrs., $82,000.

A.E. Chicoine Farm 1998 STEIGER 9370, 3695 hrs., standard Equipment, 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK. 2013 JOHN DEERE 6150R, MFWD, IVT, 12 spd., 360 HP, always shedded, $90,000. loader, 1890 hrs, $169,000. Nelson Motors Call 780-943-2039, Heinsburg, AB. & Equipment, 1-888-508-4406. Visit: www.nelsonmotors.com 1983 CASE 2290 w/Leon 707 FEL, 4700 hrs., rebuilt PS and diff., 4 remotes, dual 1991 JD 8560, 4 WD, 6000 hrs., nice 2004 JD 7520, MFWD, powershift, 10,400 PTO, good tires, duals, $18,500. Prince Al- shape, 12 spd., 3 hyds., $42,000. hrs, $65,800. Nelson Motors & Equipment, bert, SK. 306-922-8155, 306-960-3230.

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2008 CIH MAGNUM 275 MFWD 275 HP, 3182 hours, PTO, LH rev, powershift, weights, rear duals, $ overall nice tractor ........

112,800

1998 NH TV140 BI-DI

SEEDING

1998 JD 1900

350 bu, 6 run, dbl shoot, tow behind, 8” auger, $ clean unit.............................

17,900

2011 WISHEK 842N

14’ disc, hyd level & depth control, 28-29” discs, $ excellent condition ..........

1998 NH TV140 BI-DI

2007 BOURGAULT 5725 SERIES II

140 HP, FEL w/grapple, PTO, 3PH, 8627 hours, $ wheel weights ......................

LEON 2530 BLADE

29,800

12’, 6 way hydraulic blade. Very little use.

Off Farmall 140A, can be $ made to fit other tractors .....

8,980

33,800

47’, coulter drill, 9.8” spacing, sgl shoot, $ MRB, NH3.......................

29,800

2013 SUMMERS 2510DT 18’ tandem diamond disc, 23” notched discs, $ very good condition ...........

22,800

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2014 JD 6150R, MFWD, 540 hrs, with H360 loader, 520/85R42, $189,300.

South Country Equipment, 306-642-3366, Assiniboia, SK.

946 FORD/VERS., 1992, 20.8x42 duals, 6020 hrs, always shedded, just serviced, exc. cond., $52,500 OBO. 306-634-7416, Estevan, SK.

2007 JD 9420, 4713 hrs., 1 owner, all available options, 800 Firestone deep tread tires, weights, 15 spd. Powershift, climate control, Active Seat, extra lighting, SN# RW9420P051184, excellent condition, $175,000. Charles Cattle Co., 306-457-2935, Stoughton, SK.

VERSATILE 450 used; 450, 500, 550 and 550DT new. Call KMK Sales Ltd. 306-682-0738, Humboldt, SK. 1988 VERS. 846, 18.4x38 tires- 50%, 7400 hrs., good working cond. Asking $28,500.

Call Tom 306-747-3292, Shellbrook, SK.

JD 4630, 8 spd. powershift, new paint, 2006 VERSATILE 210 HP, FWA, w/duals 20.8x38 duals- 70%, small shaft PTO, Pio- and Alo front end loader and grapple, neer couplers, 5512 hrs., LED lights, $94,000. 306-728-9033, Melville, SK. $25,000. 306-424-7761, Montmartre, SK. RETIRING: 1980 JD 4640 tractor, recent drop-in 50 Series eng. and trans. service.

GRATTON COULEE AGRI PARTS LTD. Your Call 306-638-4550, Findlater, SK. #1 place to purchase late model combine JD 8850, 4 hyds., plus return line, very and tractor parts. Used, new and rebuilt. good cond., good tires, very clean tractor, www.gcparts.com Toll free 888-327-6767. $38,000. 306-861-4592, Fillmore, SK. 2009 JD 9430, 24 speed for hyd., 3955 hrs, 710/70R42 duals, original owner, nice condition, asking $188,500. Call Dan 306-725-4286, Bulyea, SK. 2010 JD 7730, MFD, 620x42 rear tires, Powerquad trans., 746 loader and grapple, 3350 hrs. A.E. Chicoine Farm Equipment, 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK. 1998 JD 9100, above average cond., 6067 hrs., brand new engine at 3400 hrs., 2014 CASE 370CVT, 220 hrs., 50k, front $64,000. Call 306-577-8771, Carlyle, SK. hitch, 900/R42, $225,500; 2011 Fendt 939, 1100 hrs., 65 kms/hr, $235,000; WANTED: GOOD USED JD FWA tractor, 2016 Fendt 936, 500 hrs., call for price; 125-180HP. 2000-2014, preferably low 2015 Fendt 939, 1850 hrs., Variogrip, hrs. Phone Myles, 306-745-6140 or $249,000; 2014 Fendt 936, 3700 hrs., 65 306-745-7530 (cell), Esterhazy, SK. kms/hr, front PTO, $180,000; 2010 Claas Xerion, 2040 hrs., CVT50K, 3 PTH, 800R38, $187,000; 2012 MF 8670, 500 hrs., CVT50K, front PTO, $188,000; 2016 MF 8737, 400 hrs., front PTO, loaded, call for price; 2014 Deere 8345R, 2700 hrs., IVT50K, 3 PTH, $198,000; 2013 Deere 7230R, 3000 hrs., IVT50K, new Q88 loader, call for price; 2013 Deere 6170R, 1750 hrs., IVT50K, new Q76 loader, call for price; many more in stock! Please call 519-955-1331, www.rozendaalclinton.com 2004 JD 9620T 500 HP, 36” tracks in 70% cond, 4 hyds, 3PH, front weights, undercarriage 70%, 9798 hrs…$109,800 1-888-247-6651. www.combineworld.com

2016 KUBOTA M5-111, 105 HP c/w FEL, FWA, shuttle shift, 22 hrs, 6 year warranty, $70,500. Call 306-554-2901, Wynyard, SK.

2015 GC1705, 22.5 HP, 4 WD, loader, 60” mid mower, 500 hrs., like new cond., $14,500 OBO. 306-232-5488, Rosthern, SK

1998 TV140 BI-DI, loader and grapple, 3 pedals, 3PTH, 3800 hrs., rear weight package, $60,000; FORD TW30, 2wd, 3 remotes, $11,000. 306-948-7377, Biggar SK.

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109,800

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2010 JD 9870 STS

140 HP, FEL w/ grapple, 6153 hours, 5 hyds, 3PH, $ 540/1000 PTO .................

47,800

2011 JD 6140D, MFWD, PPS, loader, 2000 hrs, $78,900. Nelson Motors & Equipment, 1-888-508-4406. www.nelsonmotors.com 2012 JD 9560R, duals, 1816 hrs., $356,000. Nelson Motors & Equipment, 1-888-508-4406. www.nelsonmotors.com 2012 JD 9410R, duals, 1528 hrs., $269,000.

Nelson Motors & Equipment, 1-888-508-4406. www.nelsonmotors.com 2012 JD 9560R, duals, 2032 hrs., $328,500 Nelson Motors & Equipment, 1-888-508-4406. www.nelsonmotors.com 2012 JD 9560R, duals, 1988 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, PTO, 2246 hrs., $355,900. Nelson Motors & Equipment, 1-888-508-4406. www.nelsonmotors.com 2012 JD 9560R, duals, PTO, 2539 hrs., $360,000. Nelson Motors & Equipment, 1-888-508-4406. www.nelsonmotors.com 2007 JD 9620, triples, 5094 hrs., $192,200.

Nelson Motors & Equipment, 1-888-508-4406. www.nelsonmotors.com 2002 JD 9520, duals, 6305 hrs., $125,900.

Nelson Motors & Equipment, 1-888-508-4406. www.nelsonmotors.com 2015 JD 6125M, MFWD, 1222 hrs., w/H340 loader, 520/85R38, $149,200.

South Country Equipment, 306-354-2411, Mossbank, SK. 2014 JD 9560RT, 1031 hrs., JD Link, GreenStar, deluxe cab, $453,600. Call South Country Equipment, 306-721-5050, Regina, SK. 2013 JD 6150M std., MFWD, 2706 hrs, 520/85R38, with H360 loader, $149,500.

South Country Equipment, 306-721-5050, Regina, SK. 2015 JD 6140M, MFWD, 1064 hours, with H360 loader, 520/85R38, $160,900.

South Country Equipment, 306-354-2411, Mossbank, SK. 2013 JD 6125R Premium, MFWD, 398 hrs, w/H340 loader, $161,000. South Country Equipment, 306-721-5050, Regina, SK. 2010 JD 7330 Premium MFWD, 5907 hrs, w/741 loader, $116,000. South Country Equipment, 306-726-2155, Southey, SK. 2011 JD 7430 Premium, MFWD, 4778 hrs, w/741 loader, $132,200. South Country Equipment, 306-726-2155, Southey, SK. 2012 JOHN DEERE 6150R, MFWD, 2240 hours 650/65R38, JDLink, $139,500. Call South Country Equipment, 306-842-4686, Weyburn, SK. 2013 JD 9560RT, 2264 hrs., AutoTrac, 36” tracks, JD Link, GreenStar, $405,100.

South Country Equipment, 306-721-5050, Regina, SK. 2014 JD 9560RT, 1031 hrs., JD Link, GreenStar, deluxe cab, $453,600. Call South Country Equipment, 306-721-5050, Regina, SK. 2013 JD 9460RT, 2235 hrs., AJ hitch, PowerGard warranty May, 2018, $372,800.

South Country Equipment, 306-721-5050, Regina, SK. 2015 JD 6150M, 1294 hrs., MFWD, with H360 loader, $173,500. South Country Equipment, 306-692-2371, Moose Jaw, SK 1990 JD 4455, exc. shape, completely restored, less than 2000 orig. hours! Charles Cattle Co., 306-457-2935, Stoughton, SK.

1715 hours, Contour Master, bullet rotor, nice condition, $ pickups available ...........

148,800

2000 CAT LEXION 465

2542 hours, tracks 75%, RWA, Cebis, AHHC, 2 spd cyl, $ pickups available ................

64,800

2009 NH CX8080

1556 hours, AHHC, lat tilt, Intelliview 3, long auger, very good cond, $ pickups available ........

147,800

2005 JD 9760STS

2340 hours, Greenstar, reel spd, Auto HHC, chopper, $ pickups available ..................

79,900

67,800

$

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2014 NH 840 CD

40’, rigid draper, AHHC, transport, hyd F/A, $ for CR/CX/AFX.................

2011 MD D60-D

48,800

40’ rigid draper, DKD, transport, new knife & guards, nice header, JD, CNH,$ Lexion, AGCO kits available.

46,800

2014 MD PW7

MD/JD PW7 16’, hyd. $ windguard, like new .......

2011 JD 615P

22,900

16’, header and pickup, nice belts, auger & floor 80%, overall very $ good condition .................

19,800

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2001 INGERSOLL-RAND SD70F Vibratory padfoot packer, 2902 hours, 3.9L Cummins, 66” drum, $ fresh service........................

32,800

2005 NH LV80 SKIP LOADER 1477 hours, 75 HP, 2WD, FEL, 3PH, 7’ box scraper $ w/scarifier, canopy ..........

19,800

2004 VOLVO G780B 16’ moldboard, snow wing, 11,216 hours, good tires,$ nice condition .................

1994 LIFT KING

64,800

6000 lb RT forklift model 6M22, 20’ lift, cab, side shift, 2WD, $ runs well ..........................

FINANCING & LEASING AVAILABLE

11,800

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2004 FLEXI-COIL SF110 sprayer, c/w 90’ boom, windscreen, var. rates, like new, $25,000; B-480 grain cleaner c/w motor, $4000; 2005 Ezee-On 7550 33’ air drill, c/w DS tank, single shoot drill, like new, $30,000. 306-441-1259, North Battleford.

ACREAGE EQUIPMENT: 3-PT. CULTI- CASE/IH 2870 4 WD, Degelman blade, VATORS, Discs, Plows, Blades, Etc. $17,000; 1999 NH LS170 Bobcat, $13,000; 780-892-3092, Wabamun, AB. Vac tank, 1800 gal. and pump $8000; IHC Model 252 forklift, gas, $5000.

THREE 6’ NOBLE BLADES with carrier; Four 306-238-4411, Goodsoil, SK. 5’ coil packers. Phone 306-773-6944, Swift If you want to sell it fast, call 1-800-665-1362.

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Main Equipment Shedded - Excellent Condition - 2008 JD 8230 Tractor, GPS2390Hrs; 1997 JD CTS Combine, 2260 Thrashing Hrs - Engine 3000 Hrs; JD 930R Header; 2002 - 33’ Flexicoil Air Drill - 1996 - 1720 Tank, 1998 MF 18’ 220 Swather 998 Hrs; 1998 Spray Coupe - Outback GPS 2314Hrs; 2010 Handler III - Honda Motor; 2000 Century Classic Freightliner Cat 15 - original 267,920Hrs; 1990 F112 Freightliner (sleeper); 1981 C65 Chev 3-T - RollUp Tarp - Original 43,591kms; 1971 Dodge 500; 2000 - 60’ S-82 Flexicoil compression spring Harrows; Morris 40’ DT challenger III; Morris L225 - 30’ Field Cultivator; 10” Wheatheart Hyd Transfer Auger; 13x84 ft Westfield Auger & Mover, 10x40 ft Brandt Auger & Mover, 10x61 ft Brandt Orange Swing Auger.

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WATER IN THE WRONG PLACE: Used pumping motors, PTO carts, 6” - 10” alum. pipe. 50 years experience. Call Dennis 403-308-1400, Taber, AB. WESTERN IRRIGATION: CADMAN Dealer.

We BUY and SELL traveling guns, pumps, pipes, etc.; 1 Cadman 4000S wide body big gun, like new; Selling used pipe trailers and 6” pipe. 306-867-9461, 306-867-7037, SOLIDLOCK AND TREE ISLAND game wire Outlook, SK. derdallreg@hotmail.com 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. 16’ PEELED RAILS, SPECIAL 2-3” $3 ea., 125/bundle; 3-4” $9.25 ea, 100/bundle.

Vermette Wood Preservers, Spruce Home, SK., 1-800-667-0094. info@vwpltd.com

FENCE REMOVAL. Wire rolled, posts piled. Call 306-783-5639, 306-641-4255, Ebenezer, SK.

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DRILL STEM: 200 3-1/2”, $45/ea; 700 2-3/8”, $34/ea; 300 1” rods; 1000 2-7/8”, $39/ea. 306-768-8555, Carrot River, SK.

TIRES TIRES TIRES! Radial, Bias, New, Used. 20.8x42, 18.4x42, 20.8x38, 18.4x38, 20.8R34, 18.4x34, 900/60R32, 800/65R 32, 24.5x32, 18.4x30, 23.1x30, 16.9x28, 28Lx26, 18.4x26, 19.5Lx24. Semis, skid steers. Best price and value guaranteed! www.combineworld.com 1-800-667-4515

WANTED: ARMS FOR 3 PTH for Ford 5000 tractor. 306-276-5770, White Fox, SK.

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

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NH TZ24DA, SENSITRAC 4 WD, 3 PTH, 166 hrs., 4’ rototiller, 5’ finishing mower, $10,000. 306-694-1963, 306-631-7058, Moose Jaw, SK.

BLOCKED AND SEASONED FIREWOOD: $180 per 160 ft.≥ cord; bags $80 (incl. refundable deposit for bag). Bundles of 4’-5’ or 6.5’ also avail. Vermette Wood Preservers 1-800-667-0094, Spruce Home, SK.

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WANTED: NH BALE WAGONS & retrievers, any condition. Farm Equipment Finding Service, P.O. Box 1363, Polson, MT 59860. 406-883-2118.

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

SELECT SEEDLING NURSERY is pleased to offer residents, acreages and farms an amazing assortment of seedlings: spruce, pine, ash, maples, flowering crabs, lilacs, saskatoons, caraganas and much more.

Stretch your advertising dollars! Place an ad BEV’S FISH & SEAFOOD LTD., buy di- All 15 to 60 cm high. Very affordable. in the classifieds. Our friendly staff is waiting rect, fresh fish: Pickerel, Northern Pike, Phone 306-978-1940, Saskatoon, SK. Whitefish and Lake Trout. Seafood also for your call. 1-800-665-1362. available. Phone toll free 1-877-434-7477, 306-763-8277, Prince Albert, SK.

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ONE TIME FENCING, sucker rod fence posts (solid steel), steel corners for sale. FOUR 10 KW to 43 KW generators for sale. www.onetimefencing.ca 1-877-542-4979.

306-398-2559 leave msg., Cut Knife, SK. Ken Lendvay 403-550-3313 MULCHING- TREES, BRUSH, Stumps.

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306-763-4232, Prince Albert, SK. and stoves. Athabasca, AB, 780-628-4835.

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SHAVINGS: BULK PRICING and delivery available. Vermette Wood Preservers, Spruce Home, SK.. 1-800-667-0094. Email info@vwpltd.com View www.vwpltd.com

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40 BISON WANTED - Canadian Prairie Bison is looking to contract grain finished bison, as well as calves and yearlings for growing markets. Contact Roger Provencher at 306-468-2316, roger@cdnbison.com

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RED ANGUS BULLS with excellent hair and exceptional feet. Rugged cow bulls and beefy heifer bulls. EKW Red Angus, Elmer Wiebe, 306-381-3691, Hague, SK.

RED ANGUS BULLS, two year olds, seHARMONY NATURAL BISON buying all men tested, guaranteed breeders. Delivery types of bison. Call or text 306-736-3454, available. 306-287-3900, 306-287-8006, SE Sask. dean@harmonhealthyfoods.ca Englefeld, SK. www.skinnerfarms.ca QUILL CREEK BISON is looking for fin- COW/CALF PAIRS. Purebred Angus. ished, and all other types of bison. COD, 306-287-3900, 306-287-8006, Englefeld, paying market prices. “Producers working SK. www.skinnerfarms.ca with Producers.” Delivery points in SK. and MB. Call 306-231-9110, Quill Lake, SK. 20 RED ANGUS 2 yr old bulls. Calving ease and maternal lines. Board and delivery BUYING: CULL COWS, herdsire bulls, avail. Rob Garner 306-946-7946, Simpson yearlings and calves. Now dealer for Redmond Bison mineral. Call Elk Valley MCTAVISH RED ANGUS yearling bulls. SeRanches, 780-846-2980, Kitscoty, AB. men tested and quiet. Delivered. Call/text THE PASKWAW BISON PRODUCERS Jared at 306-435-9842, Moosomin, SK. COALITION is a registered Non-Profit Cor- FOR SALE BY Private Treaty: Yearling and poration dedicated to raising public aware- 2 year old Red Angus Bulls. Arm River ness to the threat Malignant Catarrhal Fe- Red Angus, 306-567-4702, Davidson, SK. ver (MCF) poses to the bison industry. For further info contact Robert Johnson 2 YEAR OLD & yearling bulls, semen tested pskwbpc@gmail.com & delivered. Call Guy Sampson, Davidson, WANTED: MATURE BUFFALO bulls. Con- SK., 306-567-4207 or 306-561-7665. tact Bentley Brown at 306-845-7518 or 2 YEAR OLD and yearling purebred Red 306-845-2444, Turtleford, SK. Angus bulls for sale. High Caliber Angus, QUILL CREEK BISON has 200 2015 306-745-3786, Esterhazy, SK breeding heifers, raised right, ready to go!

REGISTERED RED ANGUS BULLS Call Doug 306-231-9110, Quill Lake, SK. Quiet, easy calving, low to moderate birth weights, good growth, E.P.D.’s available, guaranteed breeders (vet checked & semen tested). From 10 Herd Sires. Selling quality bulls for heifers & cows since 1992.

Cleveley Cattle Company 200 BULLS OF ALL BREEDS at the Last 780-689-2754 Chance All Breeds bull sale, Tuesday May 30th at 12:00 PM at Johnstone Auction Mart in Moose Jaw, SK. Yearlings and 2 year olds: Charolais, Simmental, Hereford, Black and Red Angus, Gelbvieh, Limousin, Maine, and Speckle Park. Catalogue online POLLED YEARLING BLONDE BULLS for Estevan, SK. area.

Phone at www.johnstoneauction.ca or call sale, 306-634-2174 or cell 306-421-6987.

306-693-4715. PL #914447

SELLING OFF THE farm reg. Black Angus 2 year old and yearling bulls. Moderate birthweights, semen tested, reasonably priced. Phone 306-460-8520, Kindersley, SK. View: www.dolittleangus.com

CHAROLAIS BULLS, YEARLING and 2 year olds. Contact LVV Ranch, 780-582-2254, Forestburg, AB.

YEARLING & 2 YEAR old Charolais bulls, Creedence Charolais Ranch, Ervin Zayak, OLE FARMS is offering a large selection 780-741-3868, 780-853-0708 Derwent, AB of Black and Red Angus 2 year old bulls.

Call 780-689-8324, Athabasca, AB. MACMILLAN CHAROLAIS Purebred reg. yearling bulls available. Bred for growth, PUREBRED BLACK ANGUS long yearling easy keeping and market demand. Thick bulls, replacement heifers, AI service. bulls with good feet, lots of hair and very Meadow Ridge Enterprises, 306-373-9140 quiet. Bulls are semen tested and ready to or 306-270-6628, Saskatoon, SK. go! Contact Lorna 306-227-2774 or 306-931-2893, Saskatoon, SK.

7 SPECKLE PARK, 6 cows, 3 with calves, 3 to calf, and 1 yearling bull. Call 306-594-2904, Norquay, SK. ELK WANTED! If you have elk to supply to market let AWAPCO be your first choice. For pricing call our office today, REG. TEXAS LONGHORN bulls, pairs and 780-980-7589, info@wapitiriver.com open heifers. Call Dean at Panorama Ranch, 403-391-6043, Stauffer, AB. FOR SALE: YEARLING 7/8 and 15/16 DUNDURN GRAZING Association has room percentage solid red polled bulls. Bred up for cattle in the non-breeding field for the from polled Herefords & Red Angus. Easy 2017 season. Call Fred at 306-381-6070. calving, ideal heifer bulls. Regina View MANCHESTER POLLED HEREFORDS Farms, 306-586-9851, Regina, SK. Yearlings and 2 yr olds. All bulls semen tested, guaranteed sound. Bulls sired by MHPH 521X Action 106A and Glenlees 68Y FROSTFREE NOSEPUMPS: Fully susIndeed 39A. Call Darren 306-228-7462 or tainable livestock watering. No power reWELSH BLACK- The Brood Cow Advantage. quired to heat or pump. Prevents contamiKari-Rae 306-893-8148, Senlac, SK. Check www.canadianwelshblackcattle.com nation. Grants available. 1-866-843-6744.

Canadian Welsh Black Soc. 403-442-4372. www.frostfreenosepumps.com FRESH AND SPRINGING heifers for sale.

Cows and quota needed. We buy all classes of slaughter cattle-beef and dairy. R&F HERD DISPERSAL: 400 Angus cross pairs, Livestock Inc. Bryce Fisher, Warman, SK. started calving March 1st. 403-485-3535, Phone 306-239-2298, cell 306-221-2620.

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CREEK’S EDGE PUREBRED Charolais yearling bulls for sale, off the farm. We wel- RED POLL BULLS. Registered yearlings; come you to our bull pen anytime. Call two yr olds; easy calving, naturally polled Stephen 306-279-2033 or 306-279-7709, calves. 780-892-3447, Wabamun, AB. Yellow Creek, SK. View all our bulls online: www.creeksedgecharolais.ca 2 YEAR OLD registered purebred Charolais bulls, polled, white, good feet, lots of hair, easy keeping, very quiet. Semen tested and delivered. Call Qualman Charolais, 306-492-4634, Dundurn, SK.

POLLED PUREBRED THICK Butt Salers yearling bulls, exc. disposition, also replacement heifers. DynaRich Salers. Richard Andersen. 403-746-2919. Eckville, AB.

REGISTERED POLLED YEARLING Charolais 1 & 2 YEAR OLDS for sale at the farm. Sebulls for sale. Call Larry 306-883-2169 men tested and delivery available. Can evenings, Spiritwood, SK. hold until needed. Alberta Beach, AB. 780-924-2464, 780-982-2472, visit: MCTAVISH CHAROLAIS YEARLING bulls. Phone Calving ease, performance, semen tested. www.facebook.com/GrundkeFamilySalers Delivered. Call/text Jared 306-435-9842, POLLED SALERS BULLS. Birthweight Moosomin, SK. from 77 lbs. Strong growth and maternal 2 YEAR OLD polled Charolais bulls. Also milk traits. Semen tested, guaranteed. Can Charolais yearling bulls polled and horned, arrange delivery. Ken at 204-762-5512, REGISTERED YEARLING and 2 year old semen tested and delivered. Call Layne Lundar, MB. www.sweetlandsalers.com Angus bulls, some from AI sires, EPD’s and Paula Evans at 306-252-2246 or available. Semen tested. Hightree Cattle, 306-561-7147, Kenaston, SK. Wilkie, SK., call 306-843-7354 or 306-843-2054.

GOOD QUALITY YEARLING and 2 year old 3 SHORTHORN YEARLING BULLS, sebulls. Mostly AI sired. Semen COW/CALF PAIRS. Purebred Angus. Charolais tested. 1 White & 2 Reds. Moderately Some Red Factors. Will feed until men 306-287-3900, 306-287-8006, Englefeld, tested. breeding time. Contact Bar H Charolais, priced. Call 403-998-1821, High River, AB. SK. www.skinnerfarms.ca Grenfell, SK. Kevin Haylock, 306-697-2901 2 YEAR OLD and yearling bulls, reds and BLACK ANGUS BULLS, two year olds, se- or 306-697-2988. roans, semen tested, can deliver. Call men tested, guaranteed breeders. Delivery Richard Moellenbeck, Englefeld, SK. available. 306-287-3900, 306-287-8006, 306-287-3420 or 306-287-7904.

Englefeld, SK. www.skinnerfarms.ca TWO YEAR OLD White Shorthorn Cross SELLING: BLACK ANGUS BULLS. Wayside bull, roan producer, 88 lbs. birth weight.

Angus, Henry and Bernie Jungwirth, 306-736-4222, Minton, SK. 306-256-3607, Cudworth, SK. 30 BLACK ANGUS 2 year old bulls. Calving ease and performance lines. Board and delivery available. Rob Garner 306-946-7946, Simpson, SK. BLAIRS AG CATTLE CO. has 25 Black and Red Angus bulls. Top cut genetic, semen tested, trich tested, guaranteed. Contact Blake at bmacmillan@blairs.ag or 306-528-7484, or Scott at 306-536-2157 or sjcattle@sasktel.net Indian Head, SK.

(from the 2016 crop year) We are also contracting for the upcoming growing season.

For more information please contact: Sandy Jolicoeur at (306) 975-9251 or email crops@bioriginal.com

WANTED: CULL COWS and bulls. For book- STEEL VIEW MFG. Self-standing panels, ings call Kelly at Drake Meat Processors, windbreaks, silage/hay bunks, feeder panels, sucker rod fence posts. Custom or306-363-2117 ext. 111, Drake, SK. ders. Call Shane 306-493-2300, Delisle, SK. www.steelviewmfg.com Hit our readers where it counts… in the classifieds. Place your ad in the Alberta Farmer CATTLE SHELTER PACKAGES or built on Express classifed section. 1-800-665-1362. site.

For early booking call 1-800-667-4990 or visit our website: BONAFIDE REGISTERED AUSTRALIAN www.warmanhomecentre.com Kelpie pups, Australian bred. Parents make a living on cow/calf operation at commuSASKATOON ALL BREED Horse & Tack PAYSEN LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT INC. nity pasture. Also started working Kelpies.

Sale, May 30. Tack 11:00 AM, Horses to We manufacture an extensive line of cattle Call Watkinson Working Kelpies, follow. Open to broke horses (halter or rid- handling and feeding equipment including 306-692-2573, Moose Jaw, SK. ing). Sale conducted at OK Corral, Mar- squeeze chutes, adj. width alleys, crowdtensville, SK. To consign call Frederick, ing tubs, calf tip tables, maternity pens, TRUE BLUE HEELERS has a new litter. gates and panels, bale feeders, Bison 306-227-9505 bodnarusauctioneering.com equipment, Texas gates, steel water From great working parents. 1st shots and $400.

306-492-2447, troughs, rodeo equipment and garbage in- de-wormed, 8TH ANNUAL PRAIRIE SPRING HORSE cinerators. Distributors for El-Toro electric 306-290-3339, Clavet, SK. Sale: Sunday May 21, 2017, 1:00 PM at branders and twine cutters. Our squeeze Johnstone Auction Mart in Moose Jaw, SK. chutes and headgates are now avail. with a Featuring quality ranch/pleasure/show neck extender. Ph 306-796-4508, email: geldings and mares, well started younger ple@sasktel.net Web: www.paysen.com geldings and mares, brood mares, yearlings and 2 yr. olds, teams - Registered FREESTANDING PANELS: 30’ windbreak and Grade. Watch for catalogue early May panels; 6-bar 24’ and 30’ panels; 10’, 20’ at www.johnstoneauction.ca. For more in- and 30’ feed troughs; Bale shredder bunks; fo, call Scott Johnstone (auctioneer) at Silage bunks; Feeder panels; HD bale feed- NW REGINA, SK. Condo for sale: 2 storey, 306-631-0767 or Glen Gabel (consultant/ ers; All metal 16’ and 24’ calf shelters. Will unfinished bsmt., 1 car att. garage, A/C, gas fireplace, 2 bdrm., 1.5 bath., $275,000 marketing) at 306-536-1927. PL #914447 custom build. 306-424-2094, Kendal, SK. OBO. 306-537-8118 or frankb@sasktel.net CANDIAC AUCTION MART Horse Sale on Saturday, June 3. Tack sells at 10:30 AM. Horses sell at 1:30 PM. Receiving times are Friday from 5 PM to 8 PM and Saturday from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM. For more info contact 306-424-2967, 306-429-2029.

Future sales can also be found on www.candiacauctionmart.ca Candiac, SK.

FREESTANDING CORRAL PANELS for cattle, horses, bison and sheep. Bale feeders; Belted feed troughs; 10’ panels; Windbreak frames; Swinging gates; Framed gates; Panels with gates mounted; Round pen kits starting at $1495; Palpation chute. Deal of the year - Freestanding 21’ for $219! Call 1-844-500-5341, www.affordablelivestockequipment.com

GREG’S WELDING: Freestanding 30’ 5 bar panels, all 2-7/8” drill stem construction, STALLIONS, GELDINGS, MARES. Phone: $450; 24’x5.5’ panels, 2-7/8” pipe with 5306-283-4495 (evenings), Langham, SK. 1” sucker rods, $325; 24’x6’ panels, 2-7/8” www.livingwaterpaintsandquarters.com pipe with 6- 1” rods, $350; 30’ 2 or 3 bar windbreak panels c/w lumber. Gates and double hinges avail. on all panels. Belting troughs for grain or silage. Calf shelters.

9 GRANDDAUGHTERS of Mr. Baron Red, Del. avail. 306-768-8555, Carrot River, SK. from 2-7 years old for sale. Located Near MOLE HILL DESTROYERS: One 2017 50’ Steinbach, MB., call 204-392-3830. unit and one demo unit. Leasing available.

Email: thewalkers@imagewireless.ca Phone 306-542-7325.

HORSE COLLARS, all sizes, steel and aluRED AND BLACK Simmental bulls. One 2 minum horseshoes. We ship anywhere.

ROCK-O-MATIC 546 ROCKPICKER, $3500; year old and 2 Red Angus cross. Semen Keddie’s, 1-800-390-6924 or keddies.com 18’ Degelman rock rake, $4000; 20’ Alteen tested and guaranteed. Delivery options disc, good blades, $3500; 1000 gallon available.

EDN Simmentals, Dean Neitz FOR SALE: SHOW HARNESS c/w 3 strap PB CHAROLAIS BULLS, yearlings and 2 yr. portable water tank, like new, $800.

306-662-3941, Maple Creek, SK. breeching 27” & 28” Paton leather top cololds, whites and tans. Call 306-429-2711 lars. Lead harness to match, no collars, 780-349-5398, Westlock, AB. or 306-529-6268, Glenavon, SK. strap on scotch tops, lines, bridles etc.

204-567-3575, Miniota, MB. COMING 2 YR. old polled PB Charolais bulls, come red factor. Call Kings Polled Charolais, 306-435-7116, Rocanville, SK.

GOOD QUALITY PB Black Angus 2 yr. old bulls, semen tested and guaranteed breeders. Phone David or Pat 306-963-2639 or REGISTERED CHAROLAIS BULLS, 2 year 306-963-7739, Imperial, SK. olds and yearlings. Polled, horned, some BLACK ANGUS 2 year old bulls, semen red. Quiet hand fed, hairy bulls. 40+ head tested and guaranteed. Call Andy available. Wilf at Cougar Hill Ranch 306-728-2800, 306-730-8722, Melville, SK 306-697-7897, Grenfell, SK.

MIDNITE OIL CATTLE CO. has on offer semen tested yearling and 2 year old bulls.

306-734-2850, 306-734-7675, Craik, SK. OLDER DEXTER COWS, bred Speckle Park, VIDEOS: WWW.DKFANGUS.CA Select due April; Polled Red Dexter 2 yr. old bull; now. Get later. Great selection. Superior Speckle Park/Dexter cross 2 year old bull. quality. DKF Black And Red Angus bulls 403-845-5763, Rocky Mountain House, AB. at DKF Ranch, anytime. Gladmar, SK. Scott Fettes 306-815-7023 or Dwayne 306-969-4506.

GELBVIEH BULLS Reg. 2 yr. old and yearling polled bulls from our 38 year breeding program. Reds and blacks. 780-672-9950, 90- TWO YR OLD and yearling Red Angus Camrose, AB. Email: gwinder@syban.net bulls. Guaranteed, semen tested and delivered in the spring. Bob Jensen, PUREBRED YEARLING BLACK and Red Gelbvieh bulls. Semen tested, vaccinations 306-967-2770, Leader, SK. up to date, docile, EPD’s and pics available.

YEARLING RED and BLACK Angus bulls, Double JL Gelbvieh, Dinsmore, SK. Call easy calving, light to moderate BW. Semen Jim at 306-846-4733 or 306-846-7199. tested and guaranteed, $2500. Davidson Angus and Bellshill Red Angus, Sedgewick, AB., call 780-384-2354 or 780-888-7585.

RED ANGUS and SIMM./Angus cross year- THE BEST IN POLLED Hereford bulls. Great ling and 2 year old bulls. Call LVV Ranch, disposition. Semen tested. Flewelling Cattle Co., Bowden, AB. 403-224-2111. Check 780-582-2254, Forestburg, AB. out our website: flewellingcattleco.com REGISTERED RED ANGUS 2 year old and yearling bulls, some from A1 sires, quiet, 2 YR OLD polled Hereford bulls. Crittenden semen tested, IBR shots, ready to go. Bros. 306-963-7880, 306-963-2414, ImpeHightree Cattle, Wilkie, SK., 306-843-7354 rial, SK. Email h.s.crittenden@sasktel.net www.crittendenbros.com or 306-843-2054.

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HI-HOG CATTLE SQUEEZE. Call 306-773-1049 or 306-741-6513, Swift BLACK BROCKLEFACED HEIFERS with Current, SK. calves at side, 50- 1st and 25- 2nd calvers, STOUT YEARLING and 2 yr. old Limousin fancy. 403-625-4658, Claresholm, AB. 2002 521DXT CASE payloader w/grapple bulls, polled, horned, red, black. Quiet fork. Call 306-773-1049 or 306-741-6513, bulls w/great performance. Short Grass 3 TO 6 YEAR OLD cow/calf pairs: 50 reds, Swift Current, SK. Limousin, 306-773-7196, Swift Current SK 30 blacks, 10 tans. Calves tagged and castrated. Cows are medium to large frame SHEEP SUPPLIES: Grinders for shearing POLLED RED AND Black Limousin 2 year with strong calves at foot. $2800. equipment; (2)14” alum. discs; (2) 13” Farming is enough of a gamble, advertise in old bulls. Board and delivery available. Rob 403-740-5197, Big Valley, AB. steel discs; Various sandpapers. Must sell! the Alberta Farmer Express classified section.

Garner, Simpson, SK., 306-946-7946.

306-480-8089, North Battleford, SK. Email: It’s a sure thing. 1-800-665-1362.

300 RED & BLACK Angus bred heifers. Can possibilities789@gmail.com GOOD SELECTION OF stout red and black sell as bred or calved. Call 306-773-1049, Limousin bulls with good dispositions, 306-741-6513, Swift Current, SK. calving ease. Qually-T Limousin, Rose Valley, SK. 306-322-7563 or 306-322-7554.

75 SECOND AND THIRD Black and Red AnENTERPRISES: ELIMINATE DUST SPRINGER LIMOUSIN has very quiet 2 yr gus young bred cows. Call 306-773-1049 ACE WITH ACE DUST SUPPRESSANT! Safe alold and yearling Purebred Limousin bulls. or 306-741-6513, Swift Current, SK. ternative to chemicals. We use canola oil, Red or Black. Call Merv at 306-272-4817 FOR SALE: YEARLING 7/8 and 15/16 great source of energy with Omega 3, 6 & or 306-272-0144, Foam Lake, SK. 12!

Excellent dust control when mixing percentage solid red polled bulls. Bred up from polled Herefords & Red Angus. Easy livestock feed. Saskatoon, SK. Call toll free 1-844-291-6582, jkelsey@sasktel.net calving, ideal heifer bulls. Regina View Farms, 306-586-9851, Regina, SK. SVEN ROLLER MILLS. Built for over 40 BIG ISLAND LOWLINES Premier Breeder. years. PTO/elec. drive, 40 to 1000 bu./hr.

Selling custom designed packages. Name your price and we will put a package to- 30 COW/CALF PAIRS: Simmental Angus Example: 300 bu./hr. unit costs $1/hr. to Cross, February April calves, $2750.

Call run. Rolls peas and all grains. We regroove gether for you. Fullblood/percentage Lowand repair all makes of mills. Call Apollo line, embryos, semen. Black/Red carrier. 306-638-7668, Bethune, SK. Machine 306-242-9884, 1-877-255-0187.

Darrell 780-486-7553, Edmonton, AB. www.apollomachineandproducts.com

MAINE-ANJOU BULLS, solid reds and blacks, yearlings and 2 yr olds. We have a good selection of red yearlings. Selected for calving ease and beef production. Semen tested and guaranteed. Rocky Lane RED WHITE TAN Charolais bulls, yearling Farms, Alex and Mary-Ann Jensen, and two year olds, Canyon Timeout, and 403-368-2114, 403-742-9835, Rumsey, AB Landmark bloodlines, semen tested and delivered. Wheatheart Charolais, Rose- MANITOU MAINE-ANJOU BULLS. Best town, SK., 306-882-6444 or 306-831-9369 selection of the real Maine bulls in Canada.

2 YR OLD and yearling bulls, polled, semen Gary Graham, 306-823-3432, Marsden, SK. tested, guaranteed, delivered. Prairie Gold grahamgs@sasktel.net Charolais, 306-882-4081, Rosetown, SK.

JOHNSTON/ FERTILE VALLEY Private Treaty Bull Sale. All JFV bulls will be sold off the yard this year. Over 125 thick, easy fleshing good haired yearling and 2 year old bulls selected from 600 low maintenance, high production cows. They are sired by the leading A.I. bulls in the industry including Regard, Resource, Renown, International, Ten Speed, Glanworth 57U, Special Focus and Brilliance. Many of these bulls are suitable for heifers. All bulls are semen tested with complete performance info. available. Deferred payment program with 60% down and 40% interest free due Dec. 1, 2017. Come and see one of the most respected cowherds in Canada. Select the bull or group of bulls that you really want at your leisure without the pressure of a sale. David and Dennis Johnston 306-856-4726, Conquest, SK. View the cowherd online at website: www.johnstonfertilevalley.com

CATTLEAC HYDRAULIC SQUEEZE chute in good working order, w/hyd. neck bar, hydraulic pack included, $10,000 OBO. 403-742-3454 ext. 275 or 288, Botha, AB.

Bioriginal Food & Science Corp. is actively purchasing:

QUALITY DORSET CROSS bred ewe lambs, due first of June. AuraVista Farm, 306-248-3806, St. Walburg, SK. 2 YEAR OLD black bulls- yearling Red and Black bulls. Moderate BW. Bill or Virginia Peters, 306-237-9506, Perdue, SK. POLLED FULL FLECKVIEH and polled PB bulls, fully vaccinated, semen tested, and Fusogard, quiet and fed for longevity, $3500. Call Curtis Mattson, 306-944-4220 or 306-231-9994, Meacham, SK. BLACK AND BLACK BALDIE Simmental Bulls, good selection of yearlings 2 year olds. Excellent quality with good hair coats and disposition second to none! Semen tested. Delivery available. Call Regan Schlacter 306-231-9758, Humboldt, SK. TOP QUALITY RED FACTOR yearling Simmental bulls. Good hair coats. Polled. Semen tested, ready to go; Also 1 Red Factor Simm./Angus cross 2 year old bull, polled.

Green Spruce Simmental 306-467-4975, 306-467-7912, Duck Lake, SK.

PLAN TO ATTEND The 11th Annual Pound Maker Ram Sale, 120 yearling rams sell by auction Thursday, May 18, 2017 at Fort Macleod, AB. Suffolk, Dorset, Hampshire, Charollais, lle de France, Rambouillet, North Country Cheviot and Coloured.

Call Warren Moore 403-625-6519 or check our website: www.poundmakerrams.com Catalogue on the website after May 1st.

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Lot 7, Blk 2, Plan 88MJ16836, 125 Putters Lane. One block from golf course. 24.5 Meter frontage. Serviced by town. Will consider trade of RV, boat, truck, car, etc. $34,500. Call Gerry 403-389-4858.

LOG HOME LOG SPINNER. Build your own log home or cabin! Ph. 306-398-2559, leave message, Cut Knife, SK. WEST END BARRIER Lake, SK. 2400 sq. ft., 3 level, good build, low bills. 2.5 hrs. to Saskatoon/Regina. Good hunting and fishing. Pine interior, basement, garage, 3 bedrooms, big deck. Call 306-322-7638.

LOG AND TIMBER HOMES, Saskatoon, SK. Visit www.backcountryloghomes.ca or call 306-222-6558.

TO BE MOVED: 1977 27x40’ bungalow on farm, 2 bdrms, 1 bath, 16x24’ wrap around deck, new hardwood floors, windows and doors, siding and insulation 5 yrs. old, new never used fridge/stove microwave, builtin dishwasher. Would make a perfect cabin or starter home. Have mover’s quote. Asking $60,000. 780-205-4423, Lashburn, SK. TIMBER FRAMES, LOG STRUCTURES and Vertical Log Cabins. Log home refinishing and chinking. Certified Log Builder with 38 years experience. Log & Timber Works, Delisle, SK., 306-717-5161, Email info@logandtimberworks.com Website at www.logandtimberworks.com

MEDALLION HOMES 1-800-249-3969 Immediate delivery: New 16’ and 20’ modular homes; Also used 14’ and 16’ homes. Now available: Lake homes.

Medallion Homes, 306-764-2121, Prince Albert, SK. BEST CANADIAN HOMES built by Moduline Yellowhead Modular Home Sales, 306-496-7538, weekend calls. View www.yellowmodularhomesales.ca

WANT THE ORGANIC ADVANTAGE? Contact an organic Agrologist at Pro-Cert for information on organic farming: prospects, transition, barriers, benefits, certification and marketing. Call 306-382-1299, HOME HARDWARE RTM Homes and CotSaskatoon, SK. or info@pro-cert.org tages. Phone 1-800-663-3350 or go online for floor plans and specs at: PAIRS OF GEESE ready to lay, Pilgrims, www.northbattlefordhomehardware.com White Chinese and Toulouse. AuraVista Farm, 306-248-3806, St. Walburg, SK. ORGANIC SWEET CLOVER good quality, J&H HOMES: Western Canada’s most cleaned and bagged. Ph. 306-281-8097, trusted RTM Home Builder since 1969.

View at www.jhhomes.com 306-652-5322 Saskatoon, SK.

SIMMENTAL & SIMMENTAL CROSS Red Angus yearling bulls. Polled. Semen checked and delivered. Reasonable birth LARGE AUTOMATIC TURNING incubator WANTED: ORGANIC LENTILS, peas and RTMS AND SITE built homes. Call weights. McVicar Stock Farms Ltd., Colon- and large hatcher. AuraVista Farm, chickpeas. Stonehenge Organics, Assini- 1-866-933-9595, or go online for pictures 306-248-3806, St. Walburg, SK. boia, SK., 306-640-8600, 306-640-8437. and pricing at: www.warmanhomes.ca say, SK. 306-255-2799 or 306-255-7551.

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2007 KEYSTONE EVEREST 36’ 5th wheel, 4 slide-outs, TV, fireplace, AC, queen bed, sleeps 4, large shower, lots of storage, exc $20,000. 403-931-3217, Millarville, AB.

BUYERS for farms and ranches. Henry Vos, 780-835-1992, Royal LePage Realty. ICE FISHING HUT SALE. Reg. $2200, sale $1695.

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Call www.peaceriverfarmsandranches.com 306-253-4343, toll free 1-800-383-2228.

QUALITY FARM LAND, 2 quarter sections, 2 www.hold-onindustries.com miles north of Manning, AB. along Hwy. 35, $344,900. 587-297-3361, Manning, AB. markgus62@gmail.com

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Fair fences, good water, plus small lake stocked w/trout. MLS ®580974. For spring possession call Lloyd Ledinski, RE/MAX of the Battlefords, 306-446-8800, 306-441-0512. Lloyd needs farm listing in most districts.

2016 TUSCANY XTE 40AX, #GCHH8907, CERT. TRANSCEND; AAC Marchwell; AAC $279,000. Class A diesel. AMVIC Lic. Dlr. Current, 5% fusarium/ gram. Fraser Farms Call 1-866-346-3148 or shop online 24/7 306-741-0475, Pambrun, foc@sasktel.net at: Allandale.com CHIN RIDGE SEEDS, Taber, AB NEW CLASS C 2017 Quantum GR22. Wow 22’ w/walk around bed! Only $97,980. See CERTIFIED AAC Bravo Flax; CDC it at: Sunridge RV, Radisson, SK., Impulse Lentils, AAC Lacombe Pea, 1-877-827-4845, www.sunridgervs.ca AC Carberry HRSW, Penhold CPSW, NEW CLASS C 2017 Thor Compass 23TB, AC Morgan Oats, also Certified powerstroke diesel, loaded, 3 tv’s, only Feed/Malt Barley varieties. $99,980! Sunridge RV, Radisson, SK., 1-877-827-4845, www.sunridgervs.ca See www.chinridge.com for more info.

1-800-563-7333 NEW CLASS A 2017 ACE 30.4. Save $$, only $129,980 See it at: Sunridge RV, Radisson, SK., Call toll free 1-877-827-4845, www.sunridgervs.ca

CERT. CDC GREENWATER. Fraser Farms, Pambrun, SK., 306-741-0475. Email: foc@sasktel.net

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CERTIFIED #1 AC MORGAN, 0% fusarium/graminearum, 95% germ., 98% vigor.

GRASS AND FORAGE SEED SALE. Call Lepp Seeds, 306-254-4243, Hepburn, SK. for prices and delivery. 306-648-7467, Gravelbourg, SK. CERTIFIED #1 CDC RUFFIAN, AC Leggett, CDC Orrin.

Call Fenton Seeds, 306-873-5438, Tisdale, SK. CERT. CDC RUFFIAN, CDC Minstrel, AC Morgan. Van Burck Seeds, Star City, SK 306-863-4377. www.vanburckseeds.ca SUMMIT, CDC RUFFIAN, AC Morgan, Fdn. Reg., Cert. Terre Bonne Seed Farm, 306-921-8594, 306-752-4810, Melfort, SK.

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CERT. #1 CS CAMDEN, Triactor, Souris. excellent quality. Northland Seeds Inc., HYBRID AND OPEN-POLLINATED canola 306-324-4315, Margo, SK. varieties. Certified #1 Synergy (Polish), Dekalb, Rugby. Phone Fenton Seeds, CERTIFIED #1: CDC Haymaker; Summit; 306-873-5438, Tisdale, SK. CDC Ruffian; and CS Camden. Fedoruk Seeds, 306-542-4235, Kamsack, SK. www.fedorukseeds.com

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CERTIFIED AAC BRANDON, AAC Jatharia CERTIFIED AND REGISTERED AAC Bravo, Grant, Greenshields Seeds, 306-746-7336, CDC Sanctuary. Call Palmier Seed Farms, 306-524-4339, Semans, SK. Lafleche, SK., 306-472-7824.

AAC JATHARIA VB, certified #1, midge CERTIFIED #1 CDC Sanctuary flax, high tolerant, high yielding. Stoll’s Seed Barn germination. Don Schmeling, Riceton, SK., 306-530-1052.

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FOR RENT PASTURE for cow/calf pairs or yearlings, cultivated land seeded to oats and native grass with river running through it. 306-734-2997, Aylesbury, SK.

REG. AND CERT. #1 BETHUNE flax, 98% CERT. CDC PLENTIFUL early, MR fus. re- germ., Triffid-free. Sandercock Seed Farm, sistance, AC Enchant VB & AC conquer VB. 306-334-2958, Balcarres, SK. 306-843-2934 Wilkie SK. www.herle.ca CERTIFIED #1 CDC Sorrel, AAC Bravo.

EXCELLENT QUALITY CERTIFIED #1 AC Fenton Seeds, 306-873-5438, Tisdale, SK. Andrew, Cardale, CDC Utmost, CDC Plentiful, Muchmore, AAC Elie, AAC Connery, CERTIFIED CDC SORREL. Van Burck AAC Brandon, Elgin ND. Frederick Seeds, Seeds, 306-863-4377, Star City, SK. www.vanburckseeds.ca 306-287-3977, Watson, SK.

PASTURE LAND RM 271, 6 quarters, 940 acres in block, fenced, good water source, gravel pockets, close to Duck Mtn. Park. $600,000. 306-542-3250, Kamsack, SK.

VESPER-WASKADA VB, MT wheat Certified #1. 96% germ., 98% vigor, 0% fus. gram. Excellent quality! Volume discount! Ready for pick-up! Nakonechny CERT., REG. CDC Copeland. Volume and Seeds, 306-932-4409, Ruthilda, SK. cash discounts. Please text or call Jeff at Sopatyk Seed Farms, 306-227-7867, CERTIFIED #1 SHAW CWRS, high yielding. Pratchler Seeds Farm, 306-682-3317 Aberdeen, SK. jeffsopatyk@me.com or 306-231-5145, Muenster, SK. CDC COPELAND BARLEY, reg. and cert., top quality seed. Gregoire Seed Farms Ltd, CERT. #1 AAC BRANDON, Unity VB, North Battleford, SK., 306-441-7851, Vesper VB, Shaw VB, Carberry, Waskada, 306-445-5516. gregfarms@sasktel.net AC Barrie. 96% - 99% germ., 0% gram./fus.

CERT. CDC COPELAND, AAC Synergy, exc. Lepp Seeds, 306-254-4243, Hepburn, SK. germ. and disease. Fraser Farms CERTIFIED CDC Utmost VB, CDC Unity VB, 306-741-0475, Pambrun foc@sasktel.net Goodeve VB, Lillian, Waskada. High germ., TOP QUALITY CERT. #1 CDC Copeland, 0 - 0.5 disease. Call Palmier Seed Farms, AC Metcalfe, Newdale. Frederick Seeds, Lafleche, SK., 306-472-7824.

306-287-3977, Watson, SK. CERTIFIED #1 METCALF. Pratchler CERTIFIED AC CARBERRY and AC Shaw Seeds Farm, 306-682-3317 or VB. 0% FHB. Contact Ennis Seeds 306-429-2793, Glenavon, SK. 306-231-5145, Muenster, SK. CERTIFIED CDC AUSTENSON barley. Call CERTIFIED #1 CDC Plentiful, Cardale, Ennis Seeds 306-429-2793, Glenavon, SK. Elgin ND, Goodeve VB, Vesper VB. Fenton CERT. #1 COPELAND, 95% germ., 94% Seeds, 306-873-5438, Tisdale, SK. vigor, 0 fusarium. Sandercock Seed Farm, CERTIFIED CARDALE, AAC Redwater, CDC 306-334-2958, Balcarres, SK. Plentiful, CDC Utmost, Pasteur. Van CERTIFIED #1 LEGACY (6R). Call Fenton Burck Seeds, 306-863-4377, Star City, Seeds, 306-873-5438, Tisdale, SK. SK. www.vanburckseeds.ca CERT. AC METCALFE, AC Newdale, CDC Copeland, Legacy, CDC Austenson, CDC 0% FUSARIUM, high germ, exc. quality Maverick. Van Burck Seeds, Star City, SK #1 HRS carry over. Reg. and Cert. AC Brandon, AC Carberry, AC Shaw VB, AC 306-863-4377. www.vanburckseeds.ca Vesper VB, Osler. Terre Bonne Seed Farm, AC METCALFE, CDC Copeland; Cert. and 306-921-8594, 306-752-4810, Melfort, SK. Reg., low fusarium/graminearum. Terre Bonne Seed Farm, 306-921-8594 or CERTIFIED #1 - High germ., low disease: 306-752-4810, Melfort, SK. AAC Brandon; CDC Plentiful; CDC Utmost CERT. #1 AAC Synergy, CDC Copeland, VB; Cardale; AAC Connery; AAC Penhold; excellent quality. Northland Seeds Inc., Elgin ND. Fedoruk Seeds, Kamsack, SK., 306-542-4235. www.fedorukseeds.com 306-324-4315, Margo, SK. CERTIFIED #1: CDC Copeland; CDC Maverick and CDC Austenson. Fedoruk Seeds, 306-542-4235, www.fedorukseeds.com Kamsack, SK.

2013 FOREST RIVER Rockwood Signature, #1 REG., CERT. CDC Austenson feed, 99% SN #8289WS, excellent cond., used only germ., 97% vigor; Malt Barley, Reg., Cert. once, $39,900. 403-932-7327, Cochrane, CDC Kindersley and Metcalf. Call Andrew AB. email: dalmanc@xplornet.ca 306-742-4682, Calder, SK.

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CERTIFIED CDC PATRICK green peas.

Call Palmier Seed Farms, Lafleche, SK., 306-472-7824.

CERTIFIED #1 CDC Amarillo and CDC GRASS SEED, ALFALFA CUBES, LiveMeadow. Fenton Seeds, 306-873-5438, stock pellets and bedding. Cubes: $250, 500 kg tote; $12.70, 20 kg bag; Bulk Tisdale, SK. available. Bulk livestock pellets. Bedding NEW CDC GREENWATER, Patrick green, shavings. Grass seed dealer. Delivery CDC Amarillo yellow, Reg., Cert. avail. available. 780-201-2044, Bonnyville, AB. Terre Bonne Seed Farm, 306-921-8594, Email: info@tncfeedsandbrushing.com 306-752-4810, Melfort, SK. GRASS AND FORAGE SEED SALE. Call CERT. #1 CDC Limerick and Cooper, for prices and delivery. 306-648-7467, excellent quality. Northland Seeds Inc., Gravelbourg, SK. 306-324-4315, Margo, SK. HAY BLENDS AND PASTURE BLENDS, no charge custom blends. Dyck Forages & Grasses Ltd., Elie, MB. Free delivery.

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LOOKING FOR OLD and new crop soybeans FOB Western Canada. Licence and bonded grain company. Call, email, text Now for competitive pricing at the farm! Market Place Commodities Ltd, accurate real time marketing. 403-394-1711, 403-315-3930. info@marketplacecommodities.com COMMON YELLOW MUSTARD, cleaned, bagged, 94% germination, $1.00/lbs.

Phone 306-273-4235, Yorkton, SK.

NEW CERTIFIED CDC Calvi, CDC Bastia, CDC Togo. Itchless. Very good condition.

306-843-2934, Wilkie, SK. www.herle.ca CERTIFIED CDC CALVI. Phone Grant at Greenshields Seeds, 306-746-7336, 306-524-4339, Semans, SK REG. AND CERT. CDC CALVI, great standability, excellent quality. Northland Seeds Inc., 306-324-4315, Margo, SK. CERTIFIED #1 CDC Bastilla Glabrous, 92% germ. Andrew 306-742-4682, Calder, SK.

MUSTARD SEED FOR SALE! Looking for off grade mustard, lentils or chickpeas. Custom color sorting of all types of crops.

Ackerman Ag Services, 306-638-2282, Chamberlain, SK.

POLISH CANOLA

CERTIFIED AAC PREVAIL, AAC Foray and AAC Pasture. Volume and cash discounts.

Please text or call Jeff at Sopatyk Seed CERT. AAC BRAVO, CDC Sanctuary, CDC Farms, 306-227-7867, Aberdeen, SK. Sorrel, CDC Bethune. Fraser Farms, PamEmail: jeffsopatyk@me.com brun, SK. 306-741-0475. foc@sasktel.net

MULCHING- TREES, BRUSH, Stumps.

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CERTIFIED, REGISTERED AND Foundation, CDC Amarillo, CDC Limerick, CDC Patrick, CDC Horizon peas, and CDC Snowdrop Faba beans. 780-405-8089, Tofield, AB.

EXCELLENT QUALITY CERTIFIED #1 CS CERT. ALFALFA and GRASSES. Elie, MB. Camden, Summit, CDC Minstrel, CDC Ruf- Free delivery. Dyck Forages & Grasses Ltd. fian, CDC Orrin. Frederick Seeds, 1-888-204-1000 www.dyckseeds.com 306-287-3977, Watson, SK.

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LOOKING FOR PASTURE to rent within 300 kms. of Provost, AB. for 60 cow/calf pairs. Call Kelly Sutherland 780-814-4008 or Darcy 780-704-0300.

RM OF BIGGAR, $580,000. This acreage has 9.8 acres, a 3 bdrm, 2 bath home, dbl. att garage. The home has been 90% renovated inside & out over the past 2 years.

32x50’ heated shop with 3 bays. Back yard has 60x100’ metal clad pole shed, 33x66’ steel quonset and older 30x75’ wood straight wall shed. Excellent location, 8 miles north and 3 miles west of Biggar, SK. MLS® 586422. Wally Lorenz, Realtor, Re/Max of the Battlefords, 306-843-7898.

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CDC BOYER, CERT. #1, 99% germ., 96% vigor, produces plump seed, good for greenfeed and milling. Stoll’s Seed Barn TOP QUALITY CERTIFIED alfalfa and grass seed. Call Gary or Janice Waterhouse Ltd., 306-493-7409, Delisle, SK. 306-874-5684, Naicam, SK.

1983 HONDA GOLDWING 1100 w/trailer, chrome pkgs lights; 1959 Goldwing 1000, not running; Two 1985 Honda Big Reds We know that farming is enough of a gamble so if you want to sell it fast place your ad in with reverse. 306-398-2559, Cut Knife, SK. the Alberta Farmer Express classifieds. It’s a Sure Thing. Call our toll-free number today.

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RM 273 SLIDING HILLS, 1 quarter farmland, SW-25-30-01-W2, 155 cult. acres, stone free. 306-542-3125, Kamsack, SK.

ACREAGE WITH LOG HOME on 5.67 ac.: 3 bdrm, 2 1/2 bath, main floor laundry.

Heated 40’x40’ shop w/two 14’ doors. Attached 20’x40’ barn w/two tie stalls, two box stalls, tack room, also attached 20’x40’ storage area. Insulated 14’x12’ building that could be used as a chicken house.

Small greenhouse, garden w/raspberry patch. Horse pasture or large lawn, possible tree farm. Hot water heat in the house, new furnace, built in vacuum cleaner, large family room and bathroom in basement, five appliances included. Attractive landscaping. Five miles to choice of two towns w/schools, churches, stores, hospital, doctors. $450,000. If seriously interested, email rndoody1@me.com or call 780-384-2456. Sedgewick, AB.

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CERTIFIED CDC Amarillo, CDC Limerick, CDC Greenwater, CDC Mosaic. Phone Grant, Greenshields Seeds, 306-746-7336, 306-524-4339, Semans, SK

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USED CLASS A 2016 FR-3 30DS, only 10,000 kms, loaded - lots of options! Only $109,980. See it at Sunridge RV, Radisson, DAIRY BARN, potential startup or cow/calf SK., 1-877-827-4845, www.sunridgervs.ca operation. Barn, quonsets, house, etc., Meacham, SK. $419,900. MLS® 604848. USED CLASS C 2016 Siesta Mercedes Art Urbanowski, Royal LePage Hallmark, 24ST, dsl, only 3000 miles for $109,980.

See it at Sunridge RV, Radisson, SK., 306-222-2206, Saskatoon, SK. 1-877-827-4845, www.sunridgervs.ca DWEIN TRASK REALTY INC. Langham, USED CLASS A 2014 Thor Ace 29.2, under SK. full quarter of land with 143 acres cul- 3000 miles. Huge bargain at $99,980! See tivated, FMV = 56,000. Just 2 1/2 miles it at Sunridge RV in Radisson, SK., Call us south of Langham and 1/4 mile west. at: 1-877-827-4845. www.sunridgervs.ca Priced to sell! $279,900. Call Dwein today at 306-221-1035.

USED CLASS B 2013 Winnebago Era 170, only 10,000 kms., now only $99,980. See DWEIN TRASK REALTY INC. Delisle/ it at Sunridge RV in Radisson, SK,. Call us Swanson 600 ac. ranch. Very good corrals, at: 1-877-827-4845. www.sunridgervs.ca well equipped horse barn, workshop, storage shed and solid 960 sq. ft. home. Check CLASS C 2014 Sunseeker, 2650CDWS, dual pane windows, walk around bed web to view. Call Dwein at 306-221-1035. $64,980. Sunridge RV, Radisson, SK., URGENTLY NEEDED approx. 15,000 acres 1-877-827-4845. www.sunridgervs.ca of farmland. For more info. ph 2014 CLASS C Itasca Spirit 25B, 34,000 306-221-2208. miles, Only $59,980! Sunridge RV, Radisson, SK. Email: www.sunridgervs.ca ONE OF A KIND, RM White Valley #49. 1-877-827-4845 Turnkey ranch, 8480 acres, 18 titled quarters, South West Sask. Excellent water USED CLASS B 2002 Pleasureway Excel, supply. Exclusive listing, $20,000,000. wide body, 1 owner, 38,000 kms. Like Brad Edgerton, 306-463-7357, Kindersley, new, must see! Sunridge RV, Radisson, SK. edgerealty.ca SK., 1-877-827-4845. www.sunridgervs.ca 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.

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Stretch your advertising dollars! Place an ad in the classifieds. Our friendly staff is waiting COMMON OAT SEED for sale, 98% germ., for your call. 1-800-665-1362.

94% vigor, 2% fusarium/ Graminearum.

Call 306-867-7716, Outlook, SK. BARLEY FOR SEED, matures in 60-70 days.

Seed originates from Dawson Creek, WANT TO BUY all grades of oats and feed barley and wheat. Mail samples to: Green $5.50/bu., 306-867-7716, Outlook, SK. Prairie, RR 8, Site 30, Comp 11, LethCOMMON #1 SEED OATS, cleaned, 99% bridge, AB. T1J 4P4. Call 1-877-667-3993. germ. Lepp Seeds Ltd. 306-254-4243, Hepburn, SK. WHY NOT KEEP MARKETING SIMPLE? You are selling feed grains. We are COMMON DURUM, 2012 crop, 0% fus.; buying feed grains. Also buying chickAlso #1 high protein wheat, 0% fus. Call peas, lentils and golden flax. Fast pay306-625-7939, Kincaid, SK. ment, with prompt pickup, true price discovery. Call Jim Beusekom, Allen Pirness, David Lea, Vera Buziak or Matt Beusekom at Market Place Commodities Ltd., LethQUALITY SEEDS AT reasonable prices. bridge, AB. Phone 1-866-512-1711. Email Certified & Common #1: Alfalfa, Clover, info@marketplacecommodities.com or Grasses, etc. Excellent purity and germ.

Many Pickseed products on hand. Certified VAN RAAY PASKAL Farms in Iron Springs hybrid brome grass & various specialty for- area is looking for Feed Barley. Put more age seeds available. Free periodic delivery $$$ in your pocket and sell direct to us to many Sask. locations. Richard Walcer, with no brokerage fee. Call 403-330-9147.

306-752-3983 anytime. Melfort, SK. WANTED: FEED BARLEY Buffalo Plains TOP QUALITY ALFALFA, variety of grasses Cattle Company is looking to purchase and custom blends, farmer to farmer. Gary barley. For pricing and delivery dates, call Waterhouse 306-874-5684, Naicam, SK. Kristen 306-624-2381, Bethune, SK. BANTRY SEED CLEANING has Alfalfa seed for sale. Common #1 Blend. Seed testing WANTED: FEED GRAIN, barley, wheat, certificates are avail. Derek 403-633-0520 peas, green or damaged canola. Phone Gary 306-823-4493, Neilburg, SK. or Hans 403-501-1306, Tilley, AB.

HAVE WET FIELDS? Try Faba beans! Cert. HAY TECH COMMON alfalfa seed, bred for CDC Snowdrop, small seed, zero tannin. hybrid vigor, $3.65/lbs. Dennis Dylke, 780-374-3877, Daysland, AB. 306-843-2934, Wilkie, SK. www.herle.ca FULL LINE OF FORAGE seeds blending to your needs. Contact Tom Williamson 306-582-6009, Pambrun, SK.

LACKAWANNA PRODUCTS CORP. Buyers and sellers of all types of feed grain and grain by-products. Contact Bill Hajt or Christopher Lent at 306-862-2723. clent@lpctrade.com bhajt@lpctrade.com

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GROWER DIRECT. Brome Grass, Timothy, PAID FO R Cicer Milkvetch, Alfalfa, Yellow Clover custom blends. Delivery available. Phone CERT. REG. FDN. CDC Impulse and CDC 306-342-4290, 306-342-7688, Glaslyn, SK. FEED BARLEY, Proclaim red lentil seed. Higher yielding W H EAT,O ATS, than Maxim. Volume and cash discounts. SAINFOIN SEED. Nutritious, bloat-free, Please text or call Jeff at Sopatyk Seed perennial forage loved by all animals and RYE,TRITICALE, Farms, 306-227-7867, Aberdeen, SK. honeybees. Research from Utah University indicates better meat flavor and nutrition Email: jeffsopatyk@me.com PEAS,LEN TILS, from sainfoin supplemented forage. Prime LABRECQUE SEED FARMS has Certified Sainfoin is cert. organic. 306-739-2900, H EATED O IL SEEDS, CDC Impulse red lentils. Call Roger at Email: jhusband@primegrains.com SO YBEAN S 306-222-5757, 306-258-4555, Saskatoon.

COMMON ALFALFA SEED, creep and tapPriced at your b in.

CERT. CDC IMPULSE and CDC Proclaim, root varieties, cleaned and bagged, 98% germ. Fraser Farms, Pambrun, SK. $2.50/lb. 306-963-7833, Imperial, SK. 306-741-0475. foc@sasktel.net MILLET SEED: German Golden Foxtail; NEW CERT. CDC Proclaim CL red lentil Red Proso; Crown Proso. All cleaned and bagged. Excellent producers in swath 306-843-2934, Wilkie, SK. www.herle.ca 306-374-1968 graze, silage or bale. Call Greg Tanner, CERTIFIED CDC IMPALA, CDC Maxim red 306-457-2816, Stoughton, SK. lentil. Call Palmier Seed Farms, Lafleche, ALFALFAS/ CLOVERS/ GRASSES, hay SK., 306-472-7824. blends and pasture blends. Custom blends charge. Free delivery. Dyck Forages & DAIRY QUALITY AND beef hay, 400- 1500 CERT. #1 CDC Maxim red, 98% germ., no Ltd., Elie, MB, 1-888-204-1000. lbs+ round bales. Feed test avail. Murray CDC Improve green, 96% germ. Don Grasses Faubert 306-463-9691, Marengo, SK. Visit us at www.dyckseeds.com Schmeling, Riceton, SK., 306-530-1052.

$28/ACRE, CATT CORN, open pollinated CERTIFIED #1 CDC Impala (small red) corn seed. Lower cost alternative for grazClearfield. Fenton Seeds, 306-873-5438, ing and silage. 7-9’ tall leafy plants, 8-10” Tisdale, SK. cobs, early maturing 2150 CHUs. Seed produced in MB. for over 10 yrs. High nuCERTIFIED CDC MARBLE, dark speckled tritional value and palatability. Delivery lentils. Call Grant, Greenshields Seeds, available. 204-723-2831, Check us out on HRSW CERTIFIED #1 SHAW VB, midge 306-746-7336, 306-524-4339, Semans, SK Facebook at: Catt Corn tolerant; Cert. #1 Vesper, midge tolerant; CPSR certified #1 AAC Foray, midge tolerPEACE COUNTRY GROWN WINTER-HARDY, ant. Call Andrew 306-742-4682, Calder, SK Alfalfa, Bromegrasses, Clovers, Timothy, CERTIFIED CDC AMARILLO. Volume and Wheatgrasses, Hay Mixes, Pasture Mixes.

Looking for a hand around the farm? Place a cash discounts. Please text or call Jeff at Organic and conventional. Will ship help wanted ad in the classifieds. Call 1-800- Sopatyk Seed Farms, 306-227-7867, anywhere. Call Golden Acre Seeds for quote: 1-800-481-7333, Fairview, AB. 665-1362.

Aberdeen, SK. jeffsopatyk@me.com

PEARM AN G RAIN LTD.

ROUND ALFALFA/ALFALFA GRASS solid core greenfeed 5x6 JD hay bales for sale.

Call 306-237-4582, Perdue, SK. SHEDDED DAIRY AND FEEDER HAY, 3x4x8 square bales; Greenfeed and straw.

Tests available. 403-633-8835, Tilley, AB. GOOD QUALITY ALFALFA 3rd cut round bales, approx 1550 lbs. Tests avail. $100$115/ton. 403-793-1508, Tilley, AB. ROUND BALE PICKING and hauling, small or large loads. Travel anywhere. Also hay for sale. 306-291-9658, Vanscoy, SK.

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CERTIFIED ORGANIC FERTILIZER · Increase yield & crop quality · Easy to use and store · Humic, fulvic and amino acids · Healthier plants resist pests and diseases Available in pellets, crumb and liquid We have several blends available to meet your individual needs Great for Organic & Conventional Farming

TARPCO, SHUR-LOK, MICHEL’S sales, service, installations, repairs. Canadian company. We carry aeration socks and grain bags. Also electric chute openers for grain trailer hoppers. 1-866-663-0000.

KORNUM WELL DRILLING, farm, cottage and acreage wells, test holes, well rehabilitation, witching. PVC/SS construction, expert workmanship and fair pricing. 50% SET OF USED 36” tracks for 95E Cat government grant now available. Indian Challenger tractor. Call 306-463-4866, Head, SK., 306-541-7210 or 306-695-2061 306-463-8800, Kindersley, SK. NEVER USED: 4- 20.8x42 tire extensions complete to make triples for Ford/NH or Vers. tractors, 306-893-7068, Paynton, SK.

Hit our readers where it counts… in the classifieds. Place your ad in the Alberta Farmer Express classifed section. 1-800-665-1362.

GREENFEED BARLEY, big round, twine TRU-KARE TANK and METER Service. For wrapped, hard core bales, good quality, sales, service, parts, inspection and techni$55/bale. 306-867-8418 or 306-867-7632, cal support packages. Contact Mark Outlook, SK. 306-361-2990. SK., AB. GOOD QUALITY HAY put up dry without POLY TANKS: 15 to 10,000 gal.; Bladder rain. 200 big square bales, 3x4x8. Rea- tanks from 220 to 88,000 gallon; Water and liquid fertilizer; Fuel tanks, single and sonably priced. 306-320-1041, Leroy, SK. double wall; Truck and storage, gas or dsl.

LONG LAKE TRUCKING, two units, custom Wilke Sales, 306-586-5711, Regina, SK. hay hauling. 306-567-7100, Imperial, SK. MAGNUM FABRICATING LTD. For all 5x5 ROUND ALFALFA/BROME hay bales, your fuel tank needs ULC certified for Canada and USA and Transport Canada $40/bale. Phone 306-842-6246, Griffin, SK DOT certified fuel tanks. Your No. 1 fuel safe solution. 306-662-2198, Maple Creek, SK. www.magnumfabricating.com

BOW VALLEY TRADING LTD. WE BUY DAMAGED GRAIN

FERTILIZER STORAGE TANKS - 5000 US gal., $3000; 6000 US gal., $3600. Pick up at factory. Ph 306-253-4343 while supplies last. www.hold-onindustries.com

Wheat, Barley, Oats, Peas, etc.

Green or Heated Canola/Flax

FERTILIZER STORAGE TANKS. 11,000 US gal., $6500 pick up at factory or $7000 free freight to farm. 1-800-383-2228 www.hold-onindustries.com 306-253-4343 We know that farming is enough of a gamble so if you want to sell it fast place your ad in the Alberta Farmer Express classifieds. It’s a Sure Thing. Call our toll-free number today.

We have friendly staff ready to help. 1-800665-1362

Farming is enough of a gamble, advertise in the Alberta Farmer Express classified section. It’s a sure thing. 1-800-665-1362.

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HEATED CANOLA & FLAX • Competitive Prices • Prompt Movement • Spring Thrashed “ON FARM PICK UP”

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WATER WELL DRILLING RIG, Mayhew 1000 mounted on vintage 1968 Kenworth, exc. cond., 780-675-4405, Athabasca, AB.

2 TITAN 30.5x32 tires on rims, 12 ply, good condition, taking offers. Call U-DRIVE TRACTOR TRAILER Training, 306-287-3563 Watson, SK. 30 years experience. Day, 1 and 2 week upgrading programs for Class 1A, 3A and air brakes. One on one driving instructions.

306-786-6600, Yorkton, SK.

For all your fertilizer needs contact: Herbert’s Fertilizers Ltd. 306-547-7776 or 306-814-8021 merlin@groundwerks.ca www.fermofeed.com

1-877-641-2798

FIND WELL WATER before you drill, avoid dry holes and maximize yield. Info.

1-877-388-7388 or www.findwellwater.ca

Albrecht Green Acre Farms

PTO WATER PUMP, Bau-Man, sizes 6” to 16” w/capacities of 1,250 to 10,000 GPM. Lay flat water hose and accessories also available. 306-272-7225 or 306-272-4545, Foam Lake, SK. tymarkusson@sasktel.net www.highcapacitywaterpump.com

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FARM WORKERS

Farm and mechanical experience required. Class 1 license an asset.

Job will include agricultural equipment repair and trouble-shooting, equipment service and preventative maintenance in the shop and the field, knowledge of GPS and other agriculture electronics, equipment operation during fertilizing, seeding, spraying, haying, harvesting time, and as needed. Physically, mentally and emotionally able to work long hours with our family and other help, at seeding, spraying, haying and harvest time.

We strive to include new agricultural technologies and strategies into our current farming operation.

We are seeking highly motivated, agricultural minded and skilled persons to join our team on a contractual basis.

Wages/salary negotiable. Accommodations negotiable.

Email your resume and references to: nseitzranrn@live.com HELPER WANTED ON mixed farm. Steady COMBINE OPERATORS AUSTRALIA: job for right person. Room and board avail. Positions available in our 2017/2018 har403-631-2373, 403-994-0581, Olds, AB. vest crew. Operating JD S series combines w/40’ headers, AutoSteer and 900 bu.

STABLE MANAGER NEEDED for trail ride grain carts. Travelling eastern states of operation in Lake Louise. Duties include Australia starting mid October. Must be horse care and health, staff supervision, experienced. Knowledge of GPS an asset.

Ag Services Pty Ltd. schedules, training horses and guides, Barclay Mick +61-428-532-266, guiding trail rides, generally facility main- Contact tenance. Experience required. Housing in- email: mrbarclay@bigpond.com cluded. Opportunity for year round job.

Please send resume with references to: horses@brewsteradventures.com FULL-TIME OR PART-TIME farm and ranch COOK FOR BACK COUNTRY Lodge at Jaslabourer required. For more info., call per National Park, July to mid-September, room and board supplied. 780-852-4215.

403-665-2341, Craigmyle, AB. SEMI-RETIRED, RETIRED (But not tired) FARM LABOURER REQUIRED for mixed Agrologists for contract inspection, auditfarm to operate machinery, cattle handling ing, evaluation and extension work in Proand general farm duties. Driver’s license Cert’s expanding Organic, Gluten-Free, required. Single or family accommodations Grass Fed certification business. Please including utilities. Ph 403-575-0712 or fax send Letter of Intent, Curriculum Vitae resume 403-577-2263, Consort, AB. and References to Cody Sander at email: cody.sander@pro-cert.org fax GRAIN FARM in SW SK. requires seasonal 306-382-0683 or phone 306-382-1299. operator/farm hand. Farm machinery operating/maintenance experience and Class SOUTH SASK FARMER looking for female 5 license required. Class 1A, mechanical to cook and maintain modern home. and carpentry experience an asset. Com- Text/call for more details. 306-313-4981. petitive wage based on experience. Housing available. Gull Lake, SK. Email us at: AGRICULTURAL HELICOPTER PILOT Jet rallison@yourlink.ca Call: 306-672-3711 Ranger: Duties of position are to make agor cell: 306-672-7616, fax: 306-672-3720. ricultural aerial application with helicopter on farms in western Canada. Basic superLOOKING FOR SOMEONE to run an air drill vising and record keeping of jobs, loading and high clearance sprayer. Wages $25 to helicopter and spraying jobs. Provincial $35/hr., depending on experience. Call pesticide licence will be required but can 306-295-4050, Eastend SK. be obtained in house prior to commencement of work. 400 hrs minimum required, POSITION AVAILABLE, Cypress Hills, SK. with 200 hrs min. experience performing area. Background yearling grasser opera- agricultural row crop spraying. Turbine tion and cow/calf. Modern facilities and time is an asset. Experience operating equipment. Good working environment. SatLock or AgNav GPS required. Must be Class 1 preferred. Wages negotiable de- insurable through our insurance company. pending on experience. Ph. 306-295-7473.

This is a season position based in Leask SK., working in the northern Saskatchewan EXPERIENCED FULL-TIME HELP for agricultural areas. Duration of work from mixed farm, Class 1 an asset. Competitive approximately June 10th to October 5th. wages. Call 306-537-6435, Odessa, SK. Dates may fluctuate slightly. Training and familiarization required prior to comLARGE GRAIN FARM and Custom Farm- mencement of these start and end dates. ing Operation is seeking qualified opera- English language proficiency required. This tors to start in April. Must have minimum is a full time seasonal position working 40 2 years experience operating large farm hours per week, minimum of $50/hr plus machinery. Year round and seasonal em- holiday pay. Bonuses based on perforployment available. Class 1A preferred, but mance. Workers compensation provided. may also help the right individual to obtain Accommodations and vehicle provided. license. Wage dependent on individual’s Please contact by sending resume and hrs performance and experience. Accommoda- of experience breakdown by email to: tions provided. Call Brent 306-421-9270, provjobs@provincialhelicopters.com fax resume 306-456-2835 or email Suitable candidates will be contacted back bkfarms@outlook.com Bromhead, SK. by email or by phone, so please include that information in your resume.

2 SEASONAL FARM MACHINERY operators required. Must be able to operate grain Stretch your advertising dollars! Place an ad cart, tandem grain truck, FWA tractor in the classifieds. Our friendly staff is waiting w/rockpicker, 4 WD tractor for harrowing. for your call. 1-800-665-1362.

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: EXPERIENCED CLASS 1 DRIVERS wanted 306-338-3733, phone: 306-338-7561 or to haul livestock. Health plan and safety bonuses. Year round work. 403-625-4658. email: cfehr9860@hotail.com HELP WANTED for cattle and grain operation. Monthly or hourly wage. Seeking self-motivated person, potential for year LOOKING TO GAIN FT Employment as round work. 306-795-2710, Goodeve, SK. Ranch Hand. Very mature and responsible 17 yr. old male, graduating from High FULL-TIME FARM LABOURER HELP. School with honors, end of June. Looking Applicants should have previous farm ex- for opportunity to learn all aspects of farm perience and mechanical ability. Duties in- and ranching including livestock care and clude operation of machinery, including proper horsemanship. Have valid Class 5 tractors and other farm equip., as well as with clean abstract. Experience includes: general farm laborer duties. $25/hour de- Operating std./auto. vehicles, skidsteer, pending on experience. Must be able to zero-turn mowers, chainsaws, etc. Enjoy cross US border. Location: Pierson, hunting, fishing, being outdoors. Raised in MB/Gainsborough, SK. Feland Bros. Farms, small town SK., but willing to relocate for Greg Feland and Wade Feland, Box 284, right opportunity. Contact 306-536-1244, Pierson, MB. R0M 1S0. 701-756-6954. email: markospalding@gmail.com

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