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rought conditions in Alberta will have an upside for crop growers when marketing, but it’s nothing but bad news for cattle producers.

“From a bigger-picture perspective, certainly we’re going to have fewer bushels in Western Canada than in the past couple of years, and that is generally going to be supportive to prices,” said FarmLink’s senior market analyst Jonathon Driedger.

“All things being equal, this is good for farmers. There’s more

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New ag policy aims to sweeten the AgriStability pot More farmers have been opting out of the farm-income support program after changes in 2013 reduced the potential payout

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AP is a rather fitting acronym for the recently announced Canadian Agricultural Partnership, the latest government ‘policy framework’ that governs its farm support programs.

“That’s a very easy way for people to remember the two major changes that have come about here,” said Steve Funk, director of farm income programs at MNP. “They’ve capped the AgriInvest benefits at $10,000 instead of $15,000, and they’re putting a cap on the AgriStability reference margin limiting.”

The policy framework covers a host of programs — from farm support and research to climate change and “public trust” — that will collectively receive $3 billion in federal and provincial funding over the next five years (beginning in April). Alberta will have some individualized versions, but the key item for most producers will be Ottawa’s business risk management programs — AgriStability, AgriInvest, and AgriInsurance.

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MEAT LOSES ITS PLACE OF PRIDE IN NEW FOOD GUIDE

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Big divide in crop and cattle marketing Grain growers have options that most cattle producers just won’t have this fall

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rought conditions in Alberta will have an upside for crop growers when marketing, but it’s nothing but bad news for cattle producers.

“From a bigger-picture perspective, certainly we’re going to have fewer bushels in Western Canada than in the past couple of years, and that is generally going to be supportive to prices,” said FarmLink’s senior market analyst Jonathon Driedger.

“All things being equal, this is good for farmers. There’s more

see MARKETING } page 7

New ag policy aims to sweeten the AgriStability pot More farmers have been opting out of the farm-income support program after changes in 2013 reduced the potential payout

BY JENNIFER BLAIR AF staff

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AP is a rather fitting acronym for the recently announced Canadian Agricultural Partnership, the latest government ‘policy framework’ that governs its farm support programs.

“That’s a very easy way for people to remember the two major changes that have come about here,” said Steve Funk, director of farm income programs at MNP. “They’ve capped the AgriInvest benefits at $10,000 instead of $15,000, and they’re putting a cap on the AgriStability reference margin limiting.”

The policy framework covers a host of programs — from farm support and research to climate change and “public trust” — that will collectively receive $3 billion in federal and provincial funding over the next five years (beginning in April). Alberta will have some individualized versions, but the key item for most producers will be Ottawa’s business risk management programs — AgriStability, AgriInvest, and AgriInsurance.

AgriStability is the big one in that trio, and both farm groups and governments have been wor-

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More and more farmers have been opting out of AgriStability because the program has been paying out less when the harvest is poor — especially for low-cost producers. photo: allan dawson

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Where’s the beef? New food guide puts focus on ‘proteins’ Meat is being ‘merged’ with plant-based sources of protein in the revamp of Canada’s Food Guide

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anada’s Food Guide is getting revamped for the first time in 10 years — and there’s lots of speculation, especially on social media, about whether meat is being given a thumbs down.

“It’s not as harsh as that, really,” said Joyce Parslow, director of consumer relations with Canada Beef.

One of the guiding principles of the new food guide is that vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and proteinrich foods — especially plant-based sources of protein — are good for the human body.

“They are looking to remove the food category of dairy and meat alternates and merge those together so that they basically become one category called proteins,” said Parslow, who is based in Toronto.

Canada’s Food Guide was created in 1942, and was last revamped in 2007. But the process of making new recommendations to the food guide started a couple of years ago with a detailed evidence review related to dietary guidance, said Hasan Hutchinson, director general for the Office of Nutritional Policy and Promotions at Health Canada.

“We were really trying to find out whether things had changed from the scientific perspective with the relationship between particular foods or particular nutrients and health,” he said.

The second thing Health Canada looked at was how things had changed with respect to how people used the food guide. They examined what people were eating, and what they are feeding their families.

“This revision is being done as part of Health Canada’s Healthy Eating Strategy,” said Parslow.

The role of the food guide is not only to provide healthy eating recommendations for the general public, it’s also used as a guideline for policy-making.

The federal government has opened the food guide up for public consultations, in its effort to be transparent about decision-making. The first stage of recommendations to the food guide was released last fall, and people could weigh in from October to December.

“They got 20,000 respondents, which is a pretty weighty contribution,” said Parslow.

The second public consultation was also online, and closed Aug. 14. Anyone, including producers, the food

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“We were really trying to find out whether things had changed from the scientific perspective.”

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“They are looking to remove the food category of dairy and meat alternates and merge those together so that they basically become one category called proteins.”

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industry, dietitians and physicians, were able to have their opinion in the consultation.

Canada Beef is currently working with like-minded groups to monitor the food guide and what their response should be. Much of this work has been driven by dietitians working for organizations such as the Dairy Farmers of Canada and the Chicken Farmers of Canada. Canada Beef also belongs to a group called the Nutrient Rich Alliance, which includes all of the other animal protein.

Meanwhile, Health Canada professionals have reviewed the scientific basis between individual nutrients, food, and health. They have found that some topics, like fats, have changed a lot.

“In 2007, it seemed the way one could interpret the food guide was that it was really about total fats,” said Hutchinson.

But over the last 10 years, it has been found that replacing saturated fats with unsaturated fats, can help decrease heart disease, and lower the risk of increased cholesterol and cardiovascular disease.

In order to make this claim, staff at Health Canada reviewed the literature from organizations such as the World Health Organization, the U.S. Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization, and the World Cancer Research Fund.

Another thing that has changed over the past 10 years is the relationship

between sugar intake, weight, Type 2 diabetes, and oral health. Health Canada has also been looking at the research on sodium, and has found convincing evidence about dietary patterns that are characterized by increased vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, nuts and fish along with a decrease in processed meats, refined grains, and sugars.

“These are associated once again with what we are proposing as our guiding principles and recommendations going forward,” said Hutchinson.

Even though the process is based on scientific considerations, some people are still worried.

“We certainly have been hearing from provincial (beef) groups, asking what role they could play, and we’re going to be getting together a sort of guiding document for them,” said Parslow.

The Canadian Cattlemen’s Association, Canada Beef, and other industry organizations will be meeting with provincial groups to help get the word out to individual producers who want to be involved or who have questions.

The first suite of new food guide products, which will include information for policy-makers, health professionals, and consumers, will be released in spring 2018.

The second phase will be released in 2019, and will include data from Statistics Canada about food consumption. akienlen@fbcpublishing.com

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Changing with the times: Honey producers successfully shift gears

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ixon Honey is an example of a business that has diversified and changed with the times.

“Today we run 8,500 to 9,000 hives — we provide hives for pollination for hybrid canola seed production services in southern Alberta,” said Kevin Nixon, who started beekeeping with his father in 1998 with about 400 hives.

The family started farming in the Lethbridge area, but had land in Innisfail and moved its commercial honey farm to Red Deer County because there were fewer beekeepers.

Rick Dehod, a farm financial specialist in Edmonton, doesn’t know Nixon personally but has heard about him and his business.

He said Nixon sounds like a perfect example of an entrepreneur who has diversified.

“Alberta producers are innovative and they look for opportunities, and they need to survive in a competitive market,” said Dehod.

“Those who seize opportunities do well.”

Pollinating crops, particularly canola in southern Alberta, has been a profitable business, but “it is a lot of work,” he noted.

And the honey business has had its share of ups and downs.

“In the mid-2000s, honey prices kind of crashed. There was a lot of Chinese honey coming into North America,” said Nixon.

“Basically, in China, they put bees in a big warehouse and feed them sugar,” noted Dehod.

The problem was compounded because consumers didn’t know they were buying foreign honey because the label typically said it was “Canada No. 1” (even though that’s supposed to mean the honey originated from “the nectar of blossoms or from secretions of or on the living parts of plants”).

“Canada No. 1 White is just a grade,” said Nixon. “It doesn’t mean that it’s a product of Canada, but on the front of every jar, it has that grade and we feel that’s misleading. The consumer sees ‘Canada No. 1.’”

While the origin of the honey is on the back of the label, “it’s still not what it is being claimed as, and that’s where we see the problem,” he said.

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When cheap Chinese imports sent honey prices crashing, Nixon Honey responded by diversifying its business

‘Public trust’ conference aims to find ways to win back consumers The popularity of campaigns attacking conventional agriculture shows that the industry needs to do more, says organizer

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Production isn’t a problem, says beekeeper Kevin Nixon, but staying profitable has required his family to diversify. PHOTO: SUPPLIED In response to this problem, the Nixons decided to sell at local farmers markets and they also started packing their own honey.

“We started really small scale, and every year, it seemed to double,” said Nixon, who is also chair of the Canadian Honey Council. “It was no problem moving it. It was farmers markets and pretty local community and then reaching out to some of the grocery stores that would deal directly with the producer. There’s been the big push with local programs, and things like that for grocers too, to support that type of relationship.”

But that shift also requires a continuous investment in the business, as well as working closely with retailers, he noted.

“Production is not an issue, (but) it takes a lot of people to consume a million pounds of honey,” he said. “It’s taking guys away from the bees to pack honey and the priority needs to be the bees. It’s a balancing act.”

Nixon Honey is an excellent example of how to diversify a business, but other farm businesses looking to do the same should

always remember that growth needs to be underpinned by a solid business plan, said Dehod.

“We heard a lot about that last year on the five per cent rule: How do you decrease costs by five per cent? How do you increase production by five and do you increase price? If you do that exponentially, that’s all profit,” he said.

Farmers “who really know their cost of production do well,” and that usually means using accrual accounting rather than operating on a cash basis, he added.

“If you don’t know if you’re making money, and don’t know where you should invest your money, it’s pretty hard to seize those opportunities,” said Dehod.

And when assessing the prospects of an opportunity, search for mentors or potential partners, he said.

“Part of it is being a good listener, and asking and being curious.

That helps you. If you’re curious or looking for opportunities and willing to seize them, then you’re going to do well.” akienlen@fbcpublishing.com

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ublic trust is eroding in Canada, and farmers — along with others in the value chain — need to fight back, says the head of a new ag organization aimed at winning back confused consumers.

“The whole industry needs to know a whole bunch more about consumers,” said Kim McConnell, an Okotoks-based marketing expert and new chair of the The Centre for Food Integrity.

“That’s what the primary focus of The Centre for Food Integrity is.”

The centre, based in Guelph, Ont., is holding its first “public trust summit” in Calgary from Sept. 18-20. The conference is designed to show members of the agricultural industry how to earn the trust of consumers.

“People are very interested in knowing where their food comes from and how their food is produced,” said McConnell, who founded the advertising agency AdFarm.

But many continue to turn to highly biased sources, he said.

“They have questions and when you don’t have the information or when others are providing information, that might be focused on a specific agenda.

Then there is a degree of confusion.”

Some are all-out attacks on agriculture, such as a documentary called ‘What the Health,’ which was recently added to Netflix. The video contends that meat and dairy products cause disease — and that industry, government, pharmaceutical, and health organizations have conspired to keep the public in the dark. Its producers raised more than US$270,000 in a crowdfunding campaign to make the documentary. They had earlier made ‘Cowspiracy,’ which blames livestock production for global warming.

The fact that there’s an audience for these sorts of attacks on how food is produced shows there is not always the level of trust in agriculture that the industry wants, said McConnell.

That’s why it’s important to have a gathering like the Pub-

“The whole industry needs to know a whole bunch more about consumers.”

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lic Trust Summit, he added.

Among the speakers is Charlie Arnott, CEO of the U.S. version of The Center for Food Integrity, who will speak about why “transparency is no longer optional.” Other speakers will talk about engaging millennials and collaborating with environmental groups.

Of special interest to producers is a ‘Let’s meet some millennials’ consumer panel, said McConnell.

“Basically, we’re sitting in on a focus group, and it’s a whole industry doing that,” he said.

“It’s a good opportunity to learn.”

The centre will also be unveiling its latest research on consumer attitudes. The event is expected to attract a couple of hundred attendees representing organizations and companies from across the Canadian food chain.

The Canadian Centre for Food Integrity — which grew out of an organization called Farm & Food Care (which operated in Ontario and Saskatchewan) — does not lobby or advocate for individual companies or brands, but is intended to be an avenue so people can learn from each other, said McConnell.

“The key thing that we’re doing is an annual market research survey. And we will host webinars, and seminars to be able to share that information with the entire industry and then be able to provide training and support services that would help components of the industry to be able to develop their plans.”

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t’s not unusual for grownup kids to call ahead before coming home to give the resident cook time to prepare their special requests, usually for the likes of apple pie that fill the house with delicious aromas and the heart with warmth.

But this time, the request was unusual.

“If you’re bored this weekend, could you make me some sort of legume salad?” said the text.

The easy out was to reply, “I’m never bored.” But I was intrigued enough to ask her why, after years of turning her nose up at most things leguminous, was she suddenly seeking them out?

“Trying to switch back to a plant-based diet, but I suck at cooking and don’t have time…” came the response.

It turns out she’s been turned off meat by something she saw online. Oh dear.

This nutrition guru is a “real” doctor, she tells me. And he’s independent, as in, he’s referring to science not paid for by meat producers.

She says he says eating animal protein causes inflammation in the body, which leads to a host of poor health outcomes. In a nutshell, a plant-based diet that

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Newspaper inserts and campaigns designed to discredit the “eat less” or “go meatless” campaigns come across as shrill, defensive and self-serving, especially if one of the sources they target are government-sanctioned guidelines.

Perhaps a better strategy is to position what they produce as a specialty food with nutritional benefits that complement, rather than conflict, with other recommendations. Plus, livestock are an important nutrient recycler in agriculture.

Farmers should also pressure governments to ensure consumers are making the right choices — for the right reasons.

For example, I read another article recommending people shun meat that tells readers red meat is toxic because the animals were fed grain that was doused with cancer-causing glyphosate.

Where do you start with that one?

While efforts such as Ag in the Classroom try to communicate about agriculture and food, it shouldn’t be up to industry volunteers to teach Canadian students about food.

A healthy food policy is one that commits to ensuring every child in this country, not only has enough to eat, but understands the basics of food production. laura@fbcpublishing.com

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consume raw vegan diets during tennis season.

Pulse crop farmers will be delighted with this trend, livestock and dairy producers, not so much. Either way, consumers are still supporting farmers.

That brings us to another delicate question: Should the welfare of farmers be a criteria for setting nutritional recommendations?

Again, the federal food policy consultations has already attracted more than 20,000 responses, only some of which will have come from farm groups.

Obviously, having a healthy agricultural sector is important to Canada.

But no one in agriculture should be surprised — or feel victimized — that as times change, so do people’s tastes and nutritional needs. We eat differently than my parents’ generation, who eat differently than their parents.

For starters, those of us with desk jobs need a lot fewer calories to get through our days than our grandparents, or even our parents did.

So how does agriculture respond to these changing times?

The meat industry has focused its efforts at high-efficiency production aimed at keeping the cost of meat affordable. Meanwhile, the market it serves is becoming more diverse, less predictable and more concerned with ethics.

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includes nuts, seeds, and beans is the only way not to die prematurely. Even eggs are out.

Curious, I Googled the guy. She’s right, he’s not paid for by vested agricultural interests. But he is paid by someone: the Humane Society of the United States. While that doesn’t mean he’s wrong, he does appear to interpret the available science somewhat selectively.

Although the meat sector continues to try (more on that later), it’s getting harder to argue against a plant-based diet. In fact, the recently released Summary of Guiding Principles and Recommendations the federal government will use to rewrite Canada’s Food Guide encourages “regular intake of vegetables, fruit, whole grains and protein-rich foods, especially plant-based sources of protein.”

It goes on to say eaters should include “foods that contain mostly unsaturated fat, instead of foods that contain mostly saturated fat.”

The word “meat” is absent, but by inference, people who choose to eat meat should be choosing to eat a lot less of it. That’s a big change for a culture that answers “what’s for dinner,” by naming a meat dish.

There are famous — and healthy — vegetarian role models, too.

Take, for example, the Grand Slam queens Serena and Vanessa Williams in the world of tennis, who

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he road to town from my brother’s farm doesn’t vary too much from trip to trip.

Depending on the season it’s rutted mud, packed snow and ice, or a dusty trail, but the scenery remains the same.

One part of that scenery, just on the outskirts of town, is a small business that just celebrated its 50th year of operation. The place has a formal name of course, but it’s known far and wide simply as “Jimmy’s” in honour of the founder, chief operating officer and jack of all trades.

The business sells farm equipment, services all makes and of course has a good supply of belts, bearings, and other crucial parts available to keep equipment running — or limping — along.

I don’t think it’s a stretch to say that there’s a lot of crop that made it into the ground in the spring and bin in the fall because this business was there, and has a long history of putting a big emphasis on service.

Now in his seventh decade, Jimmy doesn’t show many signs of slowing down. In fact during a recent visit he shared the tale of a phone call with one of his daughters. She’d called to see how her dad was doing and it seemed she also gently ‘gave him the gears’ about maybe considering retirement, like a normal person.

“I told her if I dropped dead in the middle of the shop, that would be one of the happiest days of my life,” he said, with a chuckle. “She said, ‘Probably the only thing that would make you happier is if there was a cheque in one hand.’”

Buried in that amusing exchange is a simple truth though. These businesses have long operated on the herculean dedication of the owners and staff. I can’t count the number of times I’ve passed the place on a Sunday afternoon to see a lone truck out front, waiting, just in case there’s a need during seeding or harvest.

On the face of it, there’s no sound business rationale for keeping the doors open during those times.

It’s unlikely there will be enough business to even cover the cost

of staff. An MBA would take one look at the numbers and put up the “I’m sorry, we’re closed” sign until Monday morning.

But Jimmy, and others like him, are cut from a different cloth. They grew up on farms themselves, usually in the area where they do business. They understand what a farmer needs and the importance of timely repairs. They exhibit their loyalty to their customers by staying open, in the hope that when it’s time for less urgent business, that loyalty is returned.

His 50 years in the business suggests his strategy has worked. But the times they are a-changing.

Lately as I travel through Western Canada, I see fewer of these small local shops, and more large chains with many outlets.

This isn’t necessarily bad, but it will be different. On the positive side they’ll benefit, like the farms they serve, from economies of scale. They’ll have the chance to offer more specialized services, like precision ag and data management, spread out over a larger customer base, for example.

On the less positive side, they

will by definition become just a bit more impersonal. Decisions will be made at a distant head office that influences local operations and it’s not a stretch to think those decisions will keep a close eye on the company’s bottom line rather than intangibles like customer service.

That’s not to say service won’t be available. In a sign of the changing times, I recently saw a glowing review on Facebook from a farmer friend of mine, for an outlet of a regional tire chain. He was giving them top marks for coming out one Sunday afternoon, to put a new tire on his tractor so he could keep going. Companies such as that, that pay attention to the needs of their farm customers, will find those customers know who they can count on, large or small.

But the sentimentalist in me hopes some of these smaller operations survive.

After all, they’ve stuck it out through thick and thin. Just like farmers have. gord.gilmour@fbcpublishing.com

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The world has an eating problem — and farming is the solution Whether it’s obesity or malnutrition, Canadian farmers have an amazing opportunity to be agents of change

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s a farming community we should be the epitome of health.”

That was the closing remark of one of the speakers at the Nuffield Triennial Farming Conference in southern England earlier this summer.

The speaker had been talking about obesity and food-related health issues, and how farmers could be a solution to this serious problem.

As most health issues can be traced to the gut (where 90 per cent of our microbe DNA resides), it is an important consideration for the future of farming. How do we farm health?

It is true that food-related health issues such as obesity and diabetes are epidemic in North America and in many developed countries (nearly 70 per cent of Canadians are considered overweight) while 13.5 per cent of the world’s population remains severely undernourished.

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Is it fair to cast the net so wide that farmers are seen as antagonists in the sugar and fat drama?

Are we certain that farming is a contributor to these ailments?

Looking at it from a technical perspective, it is the diet of folks that gets them in trouble and that diet is a choice based on their environment and the information they have. That choice is also influenced by all the senses that we talked about in the last column and some very aggressive advertising. Take a walk down the aisles of a grocery store. Only the outer ring has meat, vegetables and fruit.

The gut of the store is filled with processed product.

I asked grocery store workers what they saw when folks went through the checkout and the one comment that was repeated was, ‘There is pop or sweetened drinks in almost every cart.’

What has that got to do with farming (other than sugar and corn producers)? How can farmers be held accountable for this choice?

I don’t believe food producers are responsible for this choice,

but they are in a unique position to offer consumers something more than empty calories. After all, they are a trusted source of information — in a survey last year, the Canadian Centre for Food Integrity found 69 per cent of consumers trust farmers (with trust being defined as shared values).

What does this mean?

Fresh, healthy food is what comes from the land and the animals on it. Simply put, farmers raise the solution to a nutritionally balanced diet every day.

What they don’t get is recognition as the source of that nutrition because the linkage is weak or does not exist. And though there is no shortage to the dialogue on what we should not eat, when it comes to meat or conventionally raised crops including fruits and veggies, there is little evidence to support the claims. (Remember when eggs would kill you? That is no longer the case as the claim was based on evidence that supported the treatment of high cholesterol.)

That leads to the next question: Are governments determining what we eat?

When there is little value-added production in a country and trade deficits abound in food, this reflects a desire for a stronger trade agenda over a nourished nation. Farmers should not be the victim of food importation that devalues domestic product.

Rather, because of our highly trusted food production system in Canada, extra value should be added here and the nutritional value shared. Our high standards set us apart, but we lose that advantage in volume pricing of commodities — rather than pricing based on standards and nutritional content in the raw or value-added product.

If diet or diet choices are undermining our health, then we need to have a say in the health of a nation.

School lunches, hospitals, other institutions and the hospitality sector are all major users of food. Can we offer a solution that is domestic, fresh, nutritious, and memorable?

And what of our homes? Are we jeopardizing the health of ourselves and our families for

cheap imported foods and convenience? And if so, how do we change this? Do we start by looking at farming as the foundation of the healthy nation and embark on a social reconstruct that puts the profession of farming on equal ground with societal needs?

Do we consider it a social policy rather than an agricultural policy or do we simply tell people what to eat?

Undoubtedly, folks are tired of being told what to eat and not to eat. What they need and want is a partner in their path to health and wellness, and farmers have an amazing opportunity to be informed social activists for dietary change.

If food is the problem, then farming is the solution. Farming is the foundation for a healthy nation, and a robust processing and trade economy.

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

Prairie grain growers have a big stake in NAFTA talks Trade deal has produced great benefits and can be made even better

By Sam Green

Alberta Wheat Commission

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he North American Free Trade Agreement has been a boon for Canadian agricultural producers, facilitating crossborder trade and commerce, and fuelling the economic performance and growth of this highly exportdriven sector.

It has achieved this mainly through the continued reduction of tariffs on agricultural goods, but also through measures addressing non-tariff trade barriers, sanitary and phytosanitary regulations, regulatory co-operation councils, and clearcut rules of origin.

Turning our back on the agreement, and losing these important measures would be devastating for the agricultural sector at large, and especially so for the grains sector.

Accordingly, the Alberta Wheat Commission’s primary recommendation to the government is for, at a minimum, a continuance of these measures and of the agreement as a whole.

The importance of this message is supported by some simple statistics. Nearly 65 per cent of Canadian wheat is exported annually. The U.S. is the single largest market for

Canadian farmers’ wheat, importing an average of more than two million tonnes annually over the last five years. Mexico also represents a significant export market for Canadian wheat, and is the seventh-largest importer of our wheat.

NAFTA is the cornerstone of these trading relationships, and provides the framework within which this cross-border commerce occurs.

And the benefits are not only in Canada’s favour — all three countries benefit immensely from the increased trade resulting from the agreement.

Agriculture will be near the top of the list in the talks to renegotiate the deal, which start this month.

Two key issues, identified both in President Donald Trump’s prolific use of Twitter and in the United States Trade Representative’s Summary of Objectives for the NAFTA Renegotiation, are likely to come to the forefront: Canadian grain grading, and the use of tariff-rate quota (TRQ) systems in supply-managed agricultural sectors.

AWC’s submission to the Government of Canada addresses both of these issues head on, and provides recommendations around how they should be managed so as to mitigate the impact on wheat producers.

As producers of wheat and other grains dependent on export markets for their livelihood, AWC supports the reduction or removal of all tariff and non-tariff trade barriers on all agricultural commodities. This position was made clear in our submission to the government consultations. The submission acknowledges the government’s resolute defence of Canada’s supply-managed sectors, but offers a cautionary reminder that government actions in this area should keep in mind the potential impact on other, far larger, and more representative sectors of agriculture.

In short, AWC’s submission neither advocates for or against supply management, but warns that Canada’s refusal to negotiate changes to this system could negatively impact export-reliant sectors and commodities, such as grains.

Upon arrival at a Canadian elevator, American grain is given the lowest possible grade. This grade is assigned even if the grain is of a registered Canadian variety. In our view, this represents a barrier to the free flow of grain across our border.

While Canadian elevators do purchase U.S. wheat based on its quality specifications and pay accordingly, assigning the lowest grade is an unnecessary irritant to U.S.

farmers. Given the relatively low volume of American grain imports into Canada, and similar qualities of American and Canadian grain, allowing American-grown grain to be graded according to the same standards as Canadian-grown grain, provided that it is a registered Canadian variety, would not negatively affect Canadian producers.

Accordingly, AWC’s submission recommends that, should this issue be raised during negotiations, Canada should express a willingness to make the necessary changes to the grain grading process. An added benefit of this position is that cooperating with our American counterparts on this issue could help Canadian negotiators achieve their goals in other areas.

Despite the current successes of NAFTA, and beyond addressing these contentious issues, there is much that Canada can achieve in the coming negotiations that will make the agreement even more robust and advantageous for Canada’s grain farmers.

AWC identified a number of these areas in its submission, including improved sanitary and phytosanitary regulation measures (similar to those found in the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement); improved regulatory co-operation,

maximum residue limit and crop input approval synchronicity; an agreement on the treatment of modern plant-breeding techniques; and co-operation on low-levelpresence policies. A modernized NAFTA that addressed these issues would encourage further economic growth in the grain sector in the years to come, and ensure that the agreement is prepared to address the issues of tomorrow.

Maintaining a healthy trading relationship with both the U.S. and Mexico should be a top priority for Canadian negotiators. They should emphasize our willingness to cooperate and our commitment to free and fair trade. Our grain system has changed significantly since the implementation of NAFTA to address long-standing U.S. concerns, such as the elimination of single desk marketing, removal of kernel visual distinguishability, and allowing registration of U.S. varieties in Canada.

NAFTA negotiations should proceed with the same spirit, and should seek to address issues and arrive at solutions in a way that ensures the future prosperity of all countries, sectors, and stakeholders.

Sam Green is the Alberta Wheat Commission’s policy analyst.

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AGRISTABILITY } from page 1 ried about declining participation levels. Ottawa has agreed to review the program and it will be interesting to see if that changes anything, said Funk.

“Who knows what will come down the pipe?” he said. “They’ve agreed to the review, so whatever comes out of that, I think they’d be remiss not to take into account people’s opinions going through that review.”

AgriStability mechanics

But one important change has already been made based on producer feedback — capping the reference margin limit in the AgriStability program.

“They had to do something about the reference margin limiting under AgriStability, and I think that they accomplished that,” said Funk.

“They have put a limit on the limited reference margin, and the limit is at least 70 per cent of the conventional reference margin. It could be greater if that’s where the calculations cause the producer to fall, but it will never be less than 70 per cent of the conventional reference margin.”

Under Growing Forward 2, the AgriStability program calculated reference margins — allowable income minus allowable expenses — based on the ‘Olympic average’ of the previous five years’ margins (meaning the highest and lowest margin years were dropped). In 2013, the program introduced a reference margin limit, and with that change, the payment calculation was then based on the lower of the Olympic average or the average allowable expenses in the same three-year period.

That change “particularly impacted” producers with a low cost structure, said Funk.

“Anybody who has a low cost structure would be potentially limited,” he said. “Some were limited to such a great extent that it didn’t make sense for them to participate in the program anymore.”

Those declining participation rates may have driven changes to the program under the new Canadian Agricultural Partnership agreement.

“I think that participation rates were a concern across the board for governments,” said Funk. “On one hand, they have a budget concern, but on the other, they don’t like it when they see producers dropping out of a program that could protect them in the event of a shortfall.

“This is a big move toward bolstering participation rates.”

Federal, provincial, and territorial ag ministers have reached agreement on a new agricultural policy framework that will come into effect next spring. PHOTO: Supplied Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart said it would negatively affect enrolment in AgriStability, as producers would have little incentive to use the program to manage their risk proactively.

(Late enrolments would be subject to a 20 per cent loss in benefits.)

“Late participation will not be available for Saskatchewan producers, and I believe a number of other provinces are going to take the same tack with that,” said Stewart.

AgriInvest changes

In order to pay for a more costly AgriStability, the government funnelled some funds from AgriInvest — reducing both the allowable net sales eligibility to $1 million (from $1.5 million currently) and annual government matching contributions to $10,000 (from $15,000 currently).

“That’s going to affect a large number of producers. It’s not very hard anymore to achieve a

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Late participation

The agreement also includes a mechanism to allow for late participation in AgriStability.

“It appears that this provision is going to work on more of an area or sector basis, rather than on an individual farm basis, but we don’t have a lot of details,” said Funk.

The mechanism could be triggered by provincial governments to allow producers to enter the program after the deadline in instances where there is a “significant income drop” as a result of “significant events.”

“For example, if there was a drought in such-and-such a region, the government in that province might declare that they’re going to open it up and anybody who didn’t sign up for AgriStability can now sign up,” said Funk.

“Or if something went wrong in the hog industry, multiple provinces might look at that and say, ‘We should open this up to the hog industry to sign up late.’”

Not all provinces are on board with that change, however.

million dollars in allowable net sales,” said Funk.

Even so, participation rates in AgriInvest shouldn’t drop as a result of the change.

“AgriInvest is relatively easy to apply for and it’s 100 per cent matching,” said Funk.

“In some cases now, we’re going to have producers who would have qualified for between $10,000 and $15,000 in benefits.

Now they’re limited to $10,000 instead of $15,000. So they’ll

see their benefits go down, but I don’t think it’s any reason to drop the program.”

Robbing Peter to pay Paul makes sense in this case, he said.

“More money is always better, but given that they had decided they would have no budget increase, they were probably able to accomplish some significant things here just by capping the term limit on AgriStability and using some AgriInvest funds as a primary means of doing that.

“I’m actually quite happy with what they came out with.”

Many other programs that fall under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership are more sector specific or target things like trade and research. The six priority areas are: science, research, and innovation; markets and trade; environmental sustainability and climate change; valueadded agriculture and agri-food processing; public trust; and risk management. The agreement will come into effect April 1. A “bilateral agreement” detailing specific cost-shared programs for Alberta will be worked out over the next few months, said Alberta Agriculture Minister Oneil Carlier.

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Feed prices have shot up and that’s lowered bids from feedlots, while drought also means cows are coming off grass earlier. PHOTO: CANADA BEEF

competition to buy the grain that is out there. It may not be as pronounced in the fall, but it will be as the year goes on — just because there’s less grain that they’re competing for.”

It will also be less of a challenge getting grain into the elevator this year, said Driedger.

“There’s always going to be some pressure to move grain into the system in the fall, irrespective of big crop or small crop, as some farmers may have forward-sold some for harvest delivery,” he said.

“But compared to years where you get a glut and you try to ram it into the system because you run out of space, that’s going to be less of an issue this year.”

On the flip side, some farmers may choose to hang onto grain to take advantage of higher prices later in the season, simply because they have the bin space to do so.

“Individual farms will still be addressing their cash-flow needs and navigating that with fewer bushels, so maybe there will be a little bit of a tendency to be a little tighter and hang onto your grain when there’s less of it, especially if prices are supportive” said Driedger.

That’s really going to vary based on individual circumstances, he added.

“Your average farm may be a little bit disappointed in yields, but maybe it’s not a disaster,” he said. “They’ll just have less grain to sell, so in some ways, it magnifies each individual selling decision because there’s simply less of it.”

For instance, if a farmer has forward-sold 20 per cent of his or her canola, “pretty soon that 20 per cent becomes 35 or 40 per cent because you simply have less grain than you expected.”

“In some cases, farmers will be more heavily sold than they intended to be, so it may magnify the remaining decisions a little bit,” he said.

Even so, the basic principles behind marketing that grain won’t be different if the crop is big or small.

“Maybe the actual decisions you make look a little different, but it comes down to having a good sense of what kind of cash you need to generate for your business and when, and then having a really good understanding of the markets for each individual crop you have.”

The picture will be a lot clearer once the crops come off, he said.

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been, so fine-tuning some of these plans will have to wait until the crop is in the bin,” said Driedger.

“But it will magnify each selling decision because there maybe just fewer bushels you have to deal with.”

Different for cattle

The dry summer will have with the opposite effect for cattle producers.

“We’ve got a few things working against us right now, and it’s hard to see much relief,” said Canfax senior market analyst Brian Perillat.

One of those things is feed prices.

“At this point, it’s getting too late to see grain production rebound — the crops are too advanced,” he said. “We’ve already seen some impact on grain prices. At this point, there is certainly that risk that feed costs could go up a little bit more.”

Barley prices in Lethbridge had shot up to $215 a tonne by early August, compared to $180 in June.

That sharp increase has seen feedlots cut their bids by almost 10 cents a pound and that may become a trend this fall. That’s a contrast to last year, when Western Canada had a feed cost advantage.

“All things being equal, this is good for farmers.

There’s more competition to buy the grain that is out there.”

Jonathon Driedger

“Through most of last year, we didn’t export many feeders,” said Perillat. “They stayed here because we had a lot of feed and it was relatively cheap.

“If this weather continues and the U.S. gets their corn crop, we could start to see cattle move south in a bigger way.”

As well, dried-out pastures may force producers to move stock sooner than planned.

“To some extent, we’ve been a little bit surprised that we haven’t seen as much cattle movement as we thought,” said Perillat. “We’re seeing a few yearlings come off grass earlier than expected in some of the dry areas, but we’re not really seeing cows move yet.

“Guys are trying to manage grass and move yearlings so they can keep the cow herd intact.”

As August progresses, that will likely change, he added.

“We will probably see earlier movement of calves and maybe more cull cows come earlier rather than later,” Perillat said in an interview in early August. “If it stays dry for another month, I’m quite sure we’ll see movement pick up ahead of schedule.”

At this point, cattle producers will need to “be proactive,” he said.

“Managing your inventory relative to your feed supplies is what we need to look at,” he said.

“Maybe it is culling a little harder rather than paying big dollars for feed, depending on the situation.”

But overall, prices “aren’t so bad.”

“I think a lot of these guys that are having to sell cattle will still have profit in the cattle,” said Perillat. “Moving a bit of cattle right now at a profit to potentially save some headache down the road might not be a bad idea.” jennifer.blair@fbcpublishing.com

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Farmers markets a ‘business incubator’

Organic ranchers eye Amazon distribution

Farmers markets can give businesses the opportunity to test market their products and grow their businesses with less expense, says a provincial marketing specialist.

“Farmers markets have always been seen as a business incubator where new businesses can start selling direct to consumers,” said Eileen Kotowich. “They get that immediate feedback and learn quickly how to market and hone their skills.” For a list of all Alberta approved farmers markets, visit www.agriculture.alberta.ca/farmersmarkets or download the farmers market mobile app available for either Apple or Android devices. More information can be found at www.sunnygirl.ca. — AAF

Amazon.com is seeking to expand distribution of organic and grass-fed meats. Prior its recent purchase of Whole Foods Market, Amazon visited Georgia grass-fed meat producer White Oak Pastures to discuss a possible distribution deal, said owner Will Harris, later asking him to invite other producers to discuss distribution of organic and grass-fed meat. U.S. sales of organic meat and poultry, worth $991 million, climbed 17 per cent last year. White Oak uses couriers to deliver its frozen beef, duck and lamb but Amazon could do a better job of distribution, said Harris. “I’m a farmer and they’re logistics people,” he said. — Reuters

Malt barley outlook promising, but harvest quality will be key Producers are also warned about the dangers of waiting out the market because buying is ‘very seasonal’

BY TERRY FRIES

Commodity News Service Canada

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any questions remain about Western Canada’s malt barley crop, but many analysts appear to expect at least an adequate harvest.

Quality concerns and yield reductions will hit farmers in southern areas, but for those with good quality, prices should remain at least steady for the medium term.

While analysts cautioned that forecasts can still change depending on the coming harvest, current supply-demand fundamentals point to strong prices.

With seeded barley area at 10 per cent less than 2016, volumes were set up to be tight heading into this growing season, said Bruce Burnett, director of markets and weather with Glacier FarmMedia.

Since then, dry weather has compounded the situation.

“I think probably the biggest concern that the maltsters have is how this dryness has affected some of the malting attributes,” he said.

In addition to yield reductions in the dry southern parts of Saskatchewan and Alberta, higher protein content is also expected because it normally goes hand in hand with dry conditions.

Maltsters typically want barley with 11.5 per cent protein or less, and that may become difficult to find as the crop comes off the combine.

Maltsters are able to adjust somewhat by talking to their clients and tweaking recipes, but limited supplies of lower-protein malt barley could spark more competitive pricing. However, much depends on the quality of the crop now starting to be harvested.

“The way I look at it is, we’ve maybe got half of the puzzle here; where we know production is going to be down so supplies are going to be tight from that. But the second half is how the harvest weather will treat us here,” Burnett said.

Kevin Sich, supply chain director at Rahr Malting in Alix, Alta., said although there are areas where the crop is facing heat stress, he expects the barley crop overall will be adequate.

He said prices have settled in lately at about $5.50 per bushel, but like other maltsters, Rahr is not currently buying.

Rahr is still working through last year’s supplies and Sich said he prefers to wait and see what the quality and yields will be from the present crop before looking to buy more.

“There’s by no means any reason to push the big red panic button,” he said. “Overall, I think if you have quality malt barley this year, there is going to be a market for

Bruce Burnett says there’s no question malting acres are down, but harvest weather has yet to weigh in.

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it. There is reduced acres, there’s definite drought stress.”

He added he also expected American buyers to come into Canada looking for malt barley, due to droughts that have ravaged North Dakota and parts of Montana.

They too typically contract a longer-term supply.

However, he cautioned that malt barley demand is often seasonal. Farmers who hold on to it too long, hoping for higher prices, may find themselves unable to sell it later.

As an example, he said Rahr usually buys during autumn, but only until it has 10 to 12 months of supply booked. Then it backs away.

“I would just caution farmers that it’s not like, say other commodities that actively trade like canola that you can get a daily price. It’s very seasonal,” he said.

“A lot of these markets usually get absorbed by around Christmastime.”

Export buyers can be price sensitive and pull out when prices reach a certain level, he said, and the Australian winter-seeded crop, which comes out in December or January, can pull on prices.

As well, the strengthening Canadian dollar could make Canadian barley less attractive to some buyers.

Mark Green at Central Ag Marketing said maltsters his company has contacted are also staying out of the market.

“We’ve been calling them and emailing them and stuff and we haven’t heard from them,” he said. “They’re kind of sitting on their hands at the moment.”

He said that surprised him, given the drought reports from U.S. barley areas and the southern Canadian Prairies, but maltsters appear to be waiting for more information about the state of the current crop, he said.

Green added that rising prices for feed barley will also pull malt barley prices higher.

He said most of the barley north of Calgary is in decent shape and he “definitely sees the market headed up.”

Prices yo-yo on USDA report USDA said the soybean crop improved in July, which caused bearishness that briefly overflowed into canola

By Dave Sims

Commodity News Service Canada

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eather and soybean markets continue to dominate canola’s direction as growers prepare for harvest later this month. Futures were on a bit of a yo-yo during the start of the month as a USDA report played havoc with the soy market.

In its July 31 crop conditions report, the USDA found the U.S. soybean crop had actually improved, which sent soy prices into a nose dive. That bearishness flooded into the canola market and sent it plunging as well.

However, values soon corrected themselves and canola began to right itself around the benchmark C$500-per-tonne mark.

Spreads were non-existent though and volumes were light as everyone stepped back for a quick breather.

Harvest has begun for a few other crops already and growers have started to prepare for canola. Farmer selling ground to a halt, as producers waited for better prices and considered how much canola they wanted to keep around for the coming year. Rationing of canola has already begun due to the expected shortage of carryover stocks.

Hot and dry weather continues to keep a weather premium in the market although much of the heat stress on canola has abated with cooler temperatures.

Strength in the Canadian dol-

lar has been keeping a lid on crush margins and international sales. The loonie seems to have run into resistance at the 80.60 U.S. cent mark.

The North American wheat market hit a softer tone over the week, as scattered rains fell over sections of the U.S. Plains and blazing hot temperatures slowly eased.

The size of the Russian wheat crop also threw a damper on prices as some analysts say it could nearly be as large as last year’s record one.

Soybeans have come off the lofty highs seen during the last week of July when the frontmonth contract traded above the US$10.25 mark. The November contract dipped below the US$9.50 mark on Thursday

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after rains in the Midwest give the plants some welcome relief from the heat.

The corn market has stayed rangebound more than its grain and oilseed counterparts as of late. Favourable weather and China’s decision to auction off a few million tonnes of its state

reserve cast a bearish tint over values. However, enough of the U.S. crop is heat stressed to keep a weather premium in the market.

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

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Basis: The theory of (price) relativity Truly understanding how the basis works can help you with your marketing plan

BY DAVID DERWIN PI Financial

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hile there are always opportunities in the daily, weekly and monthly price fluctuations of an underlying commodity, there are also potential profits in the less well-known fringe areas of the markets.

Last month’s article discussed the spread between different futures delivery months and how keeping a close eye on prices along the futures curve can improve your marketing decisions and hedging strategies. This month we look at the benefits of gaining a deeper understanding of basis levels and how it too can help enhance your marketing plan.

Basis and futures spreads react to similar market factors — essentially whether the market wants your grain now or in the future. Basis is just the difference between a local cash price and a futures price.

The local basis level is often a negative number since it reflects pricing differences between your cash commodity relative to the delivery specifications referenced in the futures contract including: • Local supply and demand factors; • Transportation and handling; • Grade or quality differences; and • Storage opportunities and carrying charges.

Just as the velocity of money is an economic term used to describe how quickly money moves around the economy, basis levels can be thought of as an indication of the velocity of grain moving through the elevator pipeline system.

When velocity is slow, grain stocks build and the basis price level decreases. When velocity picks up, grain stocks drop and the basis price level increases.

Seasonal patterns

This grain velocity has its seasonal biases. Based on research from John DePape at FARMCo., the accompanying chart compares average 10-year primary elevator stocks to the canola basis in the Par Region in central Saskatchewan. It illustrates the classic relationship between supply and price.

CANOLA BASIS RANGE AS A % OF price range crop yEAR

PRICE RANGE

BASIS RANGE

%

2013 - 2014

$144

$58

40%

2014 - 2015

$148

$42

28%

2015 - 2016

$88

$32

36%

2016 - 2017

$87

$34

39%

The chart shows a 52-week canola crop year from the beginning of August (Week 1) to the end of July (Week 52).

The chart shows a 52-week canola crop year from the beginning of August (Week 1) to the end of July (Week 52). As canola elevator stocks build at harvest, the basis (in blue) reaches its lows coming in to September/October (Week 10) and then gradually improves as elevator stocks (in red) begin declining near Week 13 of the crop year. From there, basis typically climbs as canola stocks dwindle until the next crop year when this process starts all over again.

While this basis behaviour is quite strong year after year, seasonal patterns are only tendencies and won’t necessarily work every year. However, being aware of basis levels at different times of year can help improve your selling process.

Basis volatility

Not only does basis have its own seasonal pattern like many commodities, the basis price also has its own level of volatility. This basis level fluctuation can have a significant impact on the overall price you receive for your grain.

Once again using research from FARMCo., you can see that in the table called “Canola Basis Range as a % of Price Range,” the over-

all top to bottom price range for canola futures varied from as much as $148/tonne to as little as $87/tonne, with an average of about $177/tonne in the past few years.

Meanwhile, the canola basis fluctuated from as high as $58/ tonne to as low as $32/tonne, with an average $40/tonne over the same past four crop years. The basis volatility averaged around 36 per cent of the range of the underlying canola futures contracts.

Clearly it pays to pay attention to the basis levels.

is imbedded either explicitly or implicitly within the basis level is the C$/US$ exchange rate. This is especially true when dealing with commodities like wheat or soybeans that have US$ based futures contracts.

This is where it can get confusing since different grain companies factor in the exchange rate in different ways. However it’s quoted, just make sure you crunch the numbers yourself so it makes sense to you. And remember, you can use Canadian dollar options and futures contracts to manage some of the basis risk that results from the currency fluctuations.

Bottom line, it helps to think in relative terms. Compare the current cash or deferred delivery bid to the futures prices. Look at the steepness of the three-month versus the six-month futures curve.

Understand how currency is fac-

tored in to the basis. Always be aware of these opportunities to not only capture those extra profits in the basis or along the futures curve, but also to avoid poor price levels that aren’t in your favour.

Sometimes it makes sense to get paid to wait by earning those carrying charges that compensate the farm hedger for storing grain or deferring delivery.

David Derwin is a portfolio manager and commodity/investment adviser with PI Financial Corp. (dderwin@ pifinancial.com/www.commodityoptions.ca ), a member of the Canadian Investor Protection Fund.

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Keeping track

So how can you best track your basis levels?

One method is to use your own historical data and track your own price experience to figure out if and when basis levels are high or low in your specific area.

A good third-party resource is www.PDQinfo.ca, which provides average cash and basis levels for five commodities across nine Prairie regions. I’ve always found it to be quite reflective of the basis levels when speaking with farmers across the Prairies.

Most of the commodities on PDQ have related exchange traded options and futures contracts: • Canada Western Red Spring, which is priced off the Minneapolis hard red spring futures contract; • Canada Prairie Spring Red, which is priced off the Kansas City hard red winter futures contract; • Canola, with the associated futures contract on the ICE Futures Canada exchange.

The other two commodities are Canada Western Amber durum wheat and yellow peas, neither of which have any futures contracts.

Another important factor that

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Chicken farmers expand antibiotic phase-out

Dairy seminar seeking award candidates

Chicken Farmers of Canada plans to end preventive use of Category II antimicrobials (deemed “next-tomost important” in human medicine) by the end of next year. The move follows the “successful elimination” of Category I (or “very high importance”) antibiotics, the organization said. Category II drugs — such as penicillins, quinolones and first- and second-generation cephalosporins — can be used to treat a variety of infections. CFC also set a goal of eliminating preventive use of Category III (“medium importance”) antibiotics, such as tetracyclines and bacitracins, by the end of 2020. It continues to support use of ionophores and antibiotics for therapeutic purposes. — Staff

The Western Canadian Dairy Seminar is seeking nominations for the John J. Kennelly Award of Merit. The award, inspired by the contributions of Dr. John Kennelly to the seminar, is given to an individual who has made a superior contribution in the areas of education, training, technology transfer, and extension to the Western Canadian dairy industry.

Nominations must be received prior to Sept. 1 and the form can be found at www.wcds.ca.

The nomination should describe the nominee’s contributions to the dairy industry in Western Canada (maximum 500 words) and his or her biography (max. 300 words). — WCDS

There are (giga)tonnes of benefits from properly grazed grasslands Light to moderate grazing can enhance soil carbon levels by as much as 40 per cent — if the land is managed properly

BY JENNIFER BLAIR AF Staff / Didsbury

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ven with no-till, grain farming depletes soil carbon levels, says a University of Alberta researcher.

“If you increase crop production above ground, you decrease carbon production below ground,” said Barry Irving, manager of the university’s ag research stations. “When you take production from below ground and move it above ground, that’s great for agriculture — but not necessarily for carbon sequestration.”

Grasslands store between 10 and 30 per cent of the world’s organic carbon, said Irving, who spoke at a Foothills Forage and Grazing Association workshop last month. Today, there are more than 300 gigatonnes of carbon is stored in temperate grasslands, but only three per cent of that is in grasses and plants.

“Where’s the carbon in the grasslands? It’s in the soils. It’s not in the plants.”

In a study looking at the carbon profile in both grasslands and annually cropped land, researchers found the former stored around 80 tonnes of carbon per hectare versus 60 tonnes per hectare for cropped land. In the Parkland region, that number is bigger — a 40 to 45 per cent decline in carbon, at close to 130 tonnes per hectare on the grassland compared to 70 tonnes per hectare on the cropped land.

Using a value of $30 a tonne for soil carbon, Irving estimates that roughly $8.4 billion worth of carbon has been lost in the Prairie region, while $22.6 billion has been lost in the Parkland region.

“Is that coming back? Probably not,” said Irving. “That land is unlikely to go back to grassland. It’s going to stay in cereal production.”

Reducing cultivation will help, but at this point, it’s not enough to reverse all of the damage, he added.

“In our annual cropping systems — even with our newer

It comes back fairly conclusively that if you’re light or moderate grazing, you’re enhancing carbon uptake on rangelands.”

Barry Irving

There’s no comparison — grasslands store much more carbon can cropped land, especially when properly grazed. PHOTO: Canada Beef systems of no-till or minimum till — we’re still disturbing the soil,” said Irving. “We’re still struggling with keeping carbon in the soil. When we compare those systems with undisturbed soils, they almost always have less carbon.”

But cattle feeders may hold the key to staving off some of that soil carbon loss.

“Light to moderate grazing enhances carbon,” said Irving, adding some studies have found a 37 to 41 per cent increase in soil carbon as a result of grazing.

“It comes back fairly conclusively that if you’re light or moderate grazi ng, you’re enhancing carbon uptake on rangelands.”

Management is key

But to make the most of carbon sequestration in a grazing

system, cattle feeders need to make sure they’re managing their pastures the right way, said provincial forage specialist Grant Lastiwka.

“We have to watch what we take out of the system,” said Lastiwka. “But with improved grazing management, we have the ability to have higher carbon production.”

The first thing producers need to do is improve the productivity of their plants, through fertility and water retention.

“You need management to maintain a high productivity,” said Lastiwka. “There are a lot of pieces that are being managed.

But those pieces to me come back down to managing for the nutrient cycling, for the water cycling, and for the solar energy capture.

“The more we can do to keep green plants functioning, the

more potential we’ve got for carbon capture rather than carbon loss.”

Carbon is tied to the soil, so cattle feeders also need to make sure they’re maintaining their soil. And one of the best ways to do that is keeping the ground covered, through litter and plant biodiversity.

“The No. 1 thing is don’t lose the soil, and we know that bare soil is potentially able to move,” said Lastiwka. “It’s surprising how much erosion we can have even on pastures when they have a very low litter protection resource.

“Litter protects soil. We require litter. It’s water, it’s nutrients, and it’s sunlight we’re managing.”

Lastiwka also “greatly supports biodiversity,” through things like cocktail cover crops

that use “multifunctional” groups to contribute to the soil resource.

“We’re trying to manage plants so that their photosynthetic capacity is maintained at a higher level longer. We know those plants are part of extending the time in which roots can fix atmospheric carbon. That’s why we want biodiverse pasture stands, to keep it green longer.”

But measuring management effects on soil carbon isn’t an exact science (yet), and “more research is needed,” said Lastiwka.

“I don’t know what the answer is. I don’t know how much carbon we can capture,” he said.

“But it’s important for people to realize they can be their own solution.” jennifer.blair@fbcpublishing.com

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Ottawa announced details of CETA assistance for dairy producers Transition programs will assist farmers adapt to an expected influx of European cheese

By Alex Binkley AF contributor

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ith the European free trade deal CETA set to launch, Ottawa is smoothing out a few wrinkles.

The federal government has backed down a bit in a dispute with the European Union over the allocation of new tariff free cheese imports.

It also said it would start accepting applications Aug. 22 from dairy farmers and processors for funding under transitional programs for improvements made to or planned for their operations to increase productivity.

Under the four-year $250-million Dairy Farm Investment Program, licensed producers can apply (before next March) for projects which were started after Nov. 10 last year, when Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay announced the program. The first-come, first-served program will cover up to 50 per cent of approved project costs, up to a maximum of $250,000.

Dairy processors are eligible for support under a $100-million program that covers new equipment and infrastructure, or provide access to specialized expertise to introduce new products or processes.

Dairy Farmers of Canada said the program will “mitigate some of the negative impact on Canada’s dairy farmers” coming from allowing tariff-free access for an additional 17,700 tonnes of European cheese.

In June, the government said it planned to allocate 60 per cent of the new import quota to domestic dairy processors to sell.

This caused one of many tempests between Brussels and Ottawa, as the two sides ironed out the details of the trade deal. The govern-

photo: thinkstock ment cut that back to 50 per cent with the benefit going to retailers.

The additional cheese being admitted duty free under the Europe trade deal will equal about two per cent of Canadian milk production. Dairy Farmers of Canada says this is equivalent to the entire yearly production of Nova Scotia, and will cost Canadian dairy farmers up to $116 million a year in perpetual lost revenues.

The former Conservative government promised to provide the dairy industry with up to $4.3 billion worth of compensation to offset the impact of the trade deal. MacAulay said last year the Liberal government would honour that commit-

ment but then backtracked to the $350-million program.

The dairy farm program will cover upgrades to the barn technology and equipment to improve productivity. The program will support large investments such as the adoption of robotic milkers and feeding system and small investments such as herd management and barn operation equipment.

The dairy-processing fund will provide up to $10 million for each capital investment project, such as installing new equipment and infrastructure, or up to $250,000 for each project to access technical, managerial or business expertise that could lead to new varieties of cheese coming to the market.

New vaccine fights illnesses and improves food safety A new vaccine that combats salmonella bacteria that make pigs and turkeys sick has been developed.

Vaccines generally offer protection from one type of salmonella but can leave animals vulnerable to infections from other pathogen types. It can also leave unaffected “commensal” organisms — organisms animals carry but do not adversely affect their hosts. Commensal bacteria can be passed along to people when the animal goes to market or its manure is used to fertilize crops.

The new vaccine developed by the U.S. Agriculture Research Service works on both commensal and disease-causing salmonella.

It protects pigs from two types of salmomella (Typhimurium and Choleraesuis) and turkeys from Typhimurium and Heidelberg, a multi-resistant salmonella responsible for a 2011 incident that led to one of the largest meat recalls in U.S. history.

Typhimurium is a major culprit behind food poisoning cases in humans and a common commensal salmonella in pigs, poultry, and cattle. Choleraesuis causes life-threatening disease in pigs and is a major issue for pork producers worldwide.

A patent has been filed but it’s not known how long it will take to get the vaccine to commercialization. — CNSC

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Preconditioning is good for the entire cattle industry There are a multitude of benefits but producers need to be compensated for the extra work and risk

By Roy Lewis DVM

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lder producers may remember a preconditioning program implemented by the provincial Agriculture Department in the 1980s.

There were criteria for procedures and shots, while veterinarians certified that procedures such as dehorning and castrating were done properly and correct pre-immunization shots were given properly. Two categories of calves (either pre-immunized or pre-immunized and weaned a specific time period) were certified preconditioned. Calves were identified with different coloured tags to distinguish pre-immunized versus preconditioned ones, and paperwork accompanied the calves so to establish credibility to the program.

The science made complete sense — but the program didn’t take off past a few years.

Why was this?

Well for starters, producers needed a premium for the extra work and risk that comes with weaning calves at home. However, feedlots didn’t necessarily pay a premium for various reasons, including that the critical number to reaching a full pen of cattle purchased at once could not be maintained.

Then everyone started having ‘preconditioned sales.’ Everybody claimed their calves were preconditioned because it was the buzzword of the day. At the time, I questioned farmers when they wrote on the manifest that their

calves were “preconditioned” — only to find out they had only been given a blackleg vaccine.

It’s time for the cow-calf producer to start preconditioning calves again for the betterment of the entire industry. But they should share in the huge value added this creates.

Most of you purebred breeders do this and realize the great benefits. Please pass this information off to your bull customers.

Among the multitude of benefits are reduced morbidity and mortality; decreased treatment costs; and improved weight gains and efficiencies.

It is good for sustainability as there is a reduced chance of antimicrobial resistance when less antimicrobials are used. It simply is good for a calf’s health and welfare to maximize protection for respiratory disease, minimize stress, and make an easy transition to a different feed. (This also supports responsible use of antibiotics.)

More preconditioning should result in fewer calves needing treatment and/or fewer groups of calves considered high risk (so fewer metaphylactic antimicrobials will be required). Reduced stress should help maintain a healthy immune system.

Preconditioning at home gives producers the option of using low-stress weaning — either fenceline weaning or nose flaps (so the only thing removed initially is the calves’ ability to suck).

This helps motivate them to find feed and watering areas while being free of other stressors such

If a higher premium is paid when these procedures are done in advance, cow-calf producers generally will oblige.

photo: thinkstock as commingling, transportation, and bad weather. (If the forecast calls for bad winter storms, weaning can be delayed a few days.)

Castration is more and more commonly being done when calves are younger, and a good percentage of calves with horns are pasted or are dehorned with other methods long before weaning is contemplated.

If a higher premium is paid when these procedures are done in advance, cow-calf producers generally will oblige. I was not too surprised during a recent feedlot tour in the U.S. when a large feedlot sent all bulls back. The risk to castrate and losses associated

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with this are too great to justify performing it at the feedlot level.

As an industry, we cannot afford to have all these stagy animals ending up in the feedlot.

A great number of producers’ calves are already pre-immunized, but the weaning on farm has been avoided as producers have received top dollar for fresh calves right off the cow. Feedlots have been able to counteract the potential ill effects with long-acting macrolide antibiotics.

The proper principle, though, is maximum protection from vaccines and minimal stress at weaning. If weaned early enough (45 days plus), all of a sudden compensatory gains occur and producers will be selling heavier calves. There will be much less morbidity and mortality on the farm as the result of soft weaning as well as less antimicrobials being used. And cattle will generally be healthier and gain more weight.

We need consistency in both preventing diseases with vaccinations and the length of time of weaning. Pharmaceutical companies have been one of the drivers of this. The only thing here is the companies that have promoted this have trade names for programs or tie them to specific products. Melding of different vaccines from different companies is OK as long as efficacy is comparable. In Western Canada at least, vaccines against the common viral pathogens for pneumonia (IBR, Types 1 and 2 BVD, BRSV, PI3); as well as the common bacterial pathogens (histophilus, pasteurella, mannheimia); and, of course, a seven- to nine-way blackleg vaccine are commonly used.

If the right combinations are selected, these preventive measures can be combined in no more than two shots. More and more top producers are already giving the priming shots at turnout to pasture so only the booster is required at weaning. Therefore a very high percentage of calves are already partially pre-immunized at weaning.

There are other important preconditioning procedures (besides the obvious — deworming and treating for lice). More and higher worm counts are being detected (especially at pasture or on entry

to the feedlot) and we are seeing resistance to the macrocytic lactone-type products. In the future then, both deworming with an oral product like fenbendazole (Safe-Guard) while still using the macrocytic lactone products (such as Ivermectin) for lice, flies, and warbles should be included in any good preconditioning program.

Most producers almost always precondition their replacement heifers, so this simply means applying the same principles to all their calves.

As well, heifers could be sold certified open whether they were pregnancy checked or the bulls pulled early. Bred heifers cause a great economic hardship in the feedlot and calving heifers in the feedlot greatly increases death loss, sickness, and dressing percentage loss.

With retained ownership, all these procedures are a no-brainer.

The key is to what degree is the cow-calf producer compensated when selling these certified calves.

Direct shipping will maximize the gain both parties receive and a fair price can be set — plus homeraised cattle could implement the feedlot’s implant program (or implanting and identification may be the only thing left to do as the cattle enter the feedlot).

It has been found in slaughter animals, that many more calves have lung adhesions at slaughter than were actually treated. This indicates many calves deal with a low-grade pneumonia and adhesions lead to poorer performance.

Since adhesions are caused by respiratory disease, anything that prevents them is a good thing as far as cattle production is concerned.

Fewer sick cattle means less death loss and chronic cases of illness. Production will be increased and there will be less reliance on the metaphylactic administration of antibiotics if preconditioning can again gain momentum and producers compensated for the extra cost of vaccines. We can then produce more beef more efficiently for the world’s growing population.

Happy preconditioning this fall. If you do it, make sure to tell everyone — including marketers and auction markets. Direct auctions and some auction market specialty sales describe the cattle very well, including their health parameters, so utilize them.

Roy Lewis practised large-animal veterinary medicine for more than 30 years and now works part time as a technical services veterinarian for Merck Animal Health.

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Watch for nitrate accumulation after a hailstorm Water and nutrients, including nitrogen, are pushed into non-legume crops after hail damage Alberta Agriculture and Forestry release

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here are many things to consider when salvaging a damaged cereal, oilseed, or hay crop after a hail event.

One of them is nitrate accumulation, which occurs in a plant when it is injured and unable to convert nitrate to protein efficiently after a hailstorm.

In non-legume crops, water and nutrients are pushed into the plant from the root system quickly after the storm. Nitrate accumulates in the top leaves and concentrations peak roughly four days after the injury. If the plants recover and new growth is observed, nitrate levels can return to normal 12 to 14 days after the injury.

“Soil fertility, in particular the nitrogen content in the soil and stage of crop development, are critical factors as to whether or not there will be a nitrate problem in the plants,” said beef and forage specialist Barry Yaremcio. “Crops such as canola and wheat have high amounts of nitrogen fertilizer applied.

“If the crop is thin and not overly productive, there could be significant amounts

If a crop recovers after a hailstorm, it can take 12 to 14 days for nitrate levels to return to normal. PHOTO: THINKSTOCK of soil nitrogen remaining in the soil into July. A crop that is thick with high yield potential would use up the available nitrogen much earlier in the growing season.

With less nitrogen left in the soil, there is less available to be transported into the plant and thus less risk for nitrate accumulation.”

Hay crops tend to have lower fertility than annual crops.

“The risk of a hay stand having high nitrate concerns is much lower,” said Yaremcio. “Alfalfa and legume crops have

nodules in the root system that regulate nitrate transport into the plants. The nodules only allow as much nitrogen into the plant as is needed — therefore, it’s extremely rare to have nitrate accumulation in legume forages.”

Feed test labs can test for nitrates.

“If the sample is taken the fourth day after the storm, the results will indicate the ‘worst case’ situation,” he said. “Talk to the lab and request a ‘rush’ analysis. The results could be available one to two days after the sample is received.”

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Ensiling the crop will not reduce nitrate levels if the product is put up properly.

“Adequate amounts of packing, sealing with plastic as soon as possible, and allowing the silage to ferment for three to four weeks produce a stable product,” said Yaremcio. “Silage that is poorly made can reduce nitrate levels, but the quality of the silage is greatly diminished.

“To get a representative sample when the silage is being made, take one handful of silage out of each load as the trucks unload. Put each handful into a plastic pail and keep the lid closed as much as possible.

“At the end of the day, mix up the sample and collect a half bread bag full, squeeze out the air, and freeze the sample. Send the sample in for analysis on a Monday or Tuesday so it gets to the lab without being in transport over the weekend.”

Bottom line is that nitrate in a forage or silage can be managed so that there are no problems encountered during the feeding program, he said.

A fact sheet called Nitrate Poisoning and Feeding Nitrate Feeds to Livestock is available at www.agriculture.alberta. ca (search for ‘nitrate poisoning’).

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The changes would require all Canadian operators of premises where livestock may be loaded or unloaded from a vehicle to have a valid premises identification number for each site, and to report the number when receiving livestock.

The five Canadian provinces with mandatory premises identification are Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta — but all provinces and territories have systems in place to issue ID numbers.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and the CFIA say these systems will reduce the impact of animal health or food safety issues (such as diseases, fires or floods) and better manage emergencies to help maintain market access.

To get a premises identification number, operators need to provide the following information: location of the premises; animal species kept at the premises; the type of agriculture and food operations; and contact information.

Sectors such as poultry have already independently developed systems for collecting traceability information.

New or existing premises identification numbers should be shared with livestock traceability administrators, such as the Canadian Cattle Identification Agency or Pig Trace Canada, to initiate or complete registration.

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Heatwaves will soon be more deadly

Rising CO2 emissions lowers protein levels

Climate change could make much of South Asia too hot for human survival by the end of this century, say researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. If climate change continues at its current pace, deadly heatwaves beginning in the next few decades will strike parts of India, Pakistan and Bangladesh, according to a study based on computer simulations. Key agricultural areas in the Indus and Ganges river basins will be particularly hard-hit, it said. Currently, about two per cent of India’s population is sometimes exposed to extreme combinations of heat and humidity; by 2100 that will increase to about 70 per cent if nothing is done to mitigate climate change, the study said. — Thomson Reuters Foundation

About 150 million people risk a significant loss of protein if carbon dioxide emissions continue to rise, according to new research. Today, 76 per cent of the world’s population gets most of its protein from plants, but higher CO2 emissions will reduce the amount of protein — as well as iron and zinc — in crops such as rice, wheat, and barley, said researchers at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. The effects of CO2 on protein levels are less pronounced in maize, sorghum and beans, the authors said. Among other things, they said more effort should be put into breeding crops less sensitive to CO2 effects. — Thomson Reuters Foundation

The numbers tell the tale — and dry is the story almost everywhere Most of the Prairies haven’t been especially hot, but rainfall has been scarce across the southern part of the West

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BY DANIEL BEZTE

here have been more and more news stories coming out about the hot and dry conditions across the Prairies so far this summer, especially across Alberta and Saskatchewan.

I figured we should take a little time to look at what has been happening weather-wise across the agricultural region of the Prairies to see just what’s been going on. I took a look at the monthly data for the major centres in regards to temperatures and precipitation over the last three months. Below are the results.

I have ranked or ordered the results in several different ways.

The first table is ranked by overall mean (or average) temperatures during May, June, and July. Looking at the table you can see that overall, Saskatchewan was the warmest, followed

by Manitoba and then Alberta.

The second table reorders our locations based on how much each site’s average temperature differed or deviated from the long-term average temperature for that location. Looking at this table, we see that Alberta is now the warmest region, with Saskatchewan coming in second and Manitoba last.

This next table looks at precipitation and I have ordered the data by the total amount of precipitation that fell at each location. Looking at the data, you can see that the regions that saw the most rainfall were the more northern regions, with southern Alberta and southern and central Saskatchewan seeing the least precipitation.

Reordering the data to show rankings comparing total precipitation to the long-term average for each location (or how much each station differed from their respective average), you can see that Regina has been remarkably dry compared to average, with a deficit of 137.5 millimetres of rain. Calgary also comes in very dry compared to the long-term average. The order then changes up a little bit with both Brandon and Winni-

peg, which were higher on the list of total rainfall, now coming in as the next driest compared to average.

Hopefully this helps to shed a little bit of light on what has been going on weather-wise across the Prairies over the last few months.

I also hope that looking at the data in a couple of different ways helps to put things into perspective. Regina — no matter how you look at it — has had a hot and dry last three months. Calgary, while dry, was not that warm overall, but compared to average it was the warmest region on the Prairies. S o, when it comes to weather, pretty much everything is relative. What is warm in one place can be downright hot in another.

I’ve received a few interest-# ing questions lately regarding # humidity and relative humidity, so we’ll take a look at that in our next issue.

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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Created: 2017-08-01 www.agr.gc.ca/drought

This map shows the total amount of precipitation that fell across the Prairies during the 90-day period ending on July 31. You can see that the northern edges of the agricultural region of the Prairies have seen near-average amounts of rainfall, with only a small area north and east of Edmonton seeing above-average amounts. The remainder of the Prairies have seen dry conditions over this period, with Saskatchewan being the hardest hit.

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Calgary Peace River Edmonton Saskatoon Regina Dauphin Brandon Winnipeg

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Grain grading changes for Western Canada

You’re being watched — by grain buyers worried about residues It hasn’t happened yet, but exceeding residue limits on exported grain could cause a ‘big problem’

BY JENNIFER BLAIR AF staff

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rain growers are again being urged to heed the labels on their pre-harvest pesticides and avoid going over maximum residue limits.

“We’re selling our crops mostly into export, and our exports markets are very sensitive to residual levels of different crop protection products that we use,” said Alberta Wheat Commission chair Kevin Auch, who farms near Carmangay.

“If we don’t use them properly, we can actually endanger those markets.”

Maximum residue limits can differ from product to product and country to country. Some countries base their limits on the internationally recognized Codex Alimentarius, but others don’t — which can create some challenges when it comes time to market grain.

“It can be a fuzzy area to deal with,” said Sheryl Tittlemier, a research scientist with the Canadian Grain Commission.

“Many of these regulations are not easy to locate, and they may be changing or being re-evaluated. It takes effort to find the appropriate information — it can be challenging for us to get this information too, even with all of our experience.

“I can’t imagine the effort required for someone just beginning to wrap their head around this.”

While the Canadian Grain Commission randomly samples bulk export vessels for residues from more than 120 different chemicals, markets like China can test imports for over 400 chemicals, and have a zero tolerance policy on any residues found.

There are five pesticides that grain companies belonging to the Western Grain Elevator Association don’t want to have been applied to crops they buy in the 2017-18 crop year started Aug. 1. Photo: Jeannette Greaves “An importing country that finds pesticides in grain coming from Canada that do not meet their regulations could see that as a health issue and take action against grain coming from Canada,” said Tittlemier.

“I would say that the likelihood of this appears low based on our monitoring data — we hardly detect any pesticides in Canadian grain exports.

However, the potential fallout from a situation occurring is large, particularly if an isolated incident leads to a negative perception that spreads to all grain from Canada.”

In some cases, said Auch, shipments have got close to the maximum residue limits, so “it’s on the radar for some of these countries.”

“If we’re getting close to the maximum, probably there are some farmers who are exceeding those levels and it’s being blended in with guys who aren’t,” he said. “You don’t want to be doing too much of that. If everyone is exceeding those levels, then we will have problems in those markets.”

So far, no shipments of Canadian grain have been rejected because they exceeded the maximum residue limits, but “it could very easily happen if we’re not diligent,” he said.

“If farmers don’t realize it’s a problem, it’s not a problem to that farmer,” said Auch. “We’re trying to alert everybody that this could potentially be a big problem.”

Mitigating the risk

At this point, producers should talk to their grain buyers and “closely consider” which pre-harvest products they’re going to use, as well as making note of any other chemicals they used during the growing season.

“There are a number of products that, even though they are registered for use in Canada, grain treated with them is not going to be accepted at elevators,” said Tittlemier.

Members of the Western Grain Elevator Association, which consists of Western Canada’s major grain companies, won’t buy crops in the new 2017-18 crop year (which started Aug. 1) that have been treated with the following products: • Chlormequat (Manipulator plant growth regulator) on wheat or any other cereal.

• Quinclorac (including Clever Dry Flow Herbicide) on canola.

• Metconazole (including Quash fungicide) on canola.

• Saflufenacil (Heat LQ) used preharvest on wheat, durum, barley and flax.

• Fluoxastrobin (including Evito fungicide) on soybeans.

• B enzovindiflupyr (Solatenol) (including Elatus Co-Pack or Trivapro Co-Pack fungicide) on soybeans.

(These five pesticides are listed in the Declaration of Eligibility for Delivery form farmers must sign before delivering grain to an elevator.)

Beyond that, producers should always read and follow the label directions.

“It’s almost cliché, but it is very important — make sure that you’re applying your crop protection products at the right rate and the right times on the right crop,” said Auch.

“If you don’t, that’s where the problems come in.”

With pre-harvest glyphosate, for instance, spraying too early can lead to low levels of the chemical in the grain itself — and “our buyers don’t want to be buying our grain with levels of glyphosate.”

“It should be common sense. But when a guy is busy and it’s harvest time, there is a tendency to cut corners,” said Auch. “Don’t cut those corners because it could jeopardize our markets, and we don’t want to jeopardize our markets. That’s the lifeblood of our farms.

“If we lose them, what are we going to do with 80 per cent of the crop that we grow?”

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Not only does this pest cause significant yield loss in many crops, but it’s a host for several plant pests that attack economically important crops such as alfalfa, winter wheat and canola — just to name a few.

Fairly widespread from the northeast region of the province all the way to the southern border, perennial sow thistle does best in moist, fertile soils with full sunlight. But it has also adapted well to saline soils. And it is a risky plant in riparian areas as decaying sow thistle emits chemicals which can negatively affect the seed germination of other species.

Perennial sow thistle is a deeprooted weed that spreads via wind-blown seeds and creeping roots. Yellow, dandelion-esque flower clusters sit at the top of upright stems surrounded with waxy prickled leaves at the base of the plant.

Controlling perennial sow thistle requires a management strategy that reduces weed competition, prevents seed production, and can include a little soil disturbance (which can break up and exhaust fleshy horizon-

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here’s a new parasite in Alberta being spread by coyotes, but there is no reason to be overly alarmed, says an infectious diseases expert.

“We’re definitely not trying to encourage wholesale panic,” said Stan Houston, a professor at the University of Alberta’s School of Public Health.

The parasite, introduced from Europe, is a potentially lethal tapeworm and can infect humans through the feces of coyotes and dogs, and can also be spread through rodents.

The rare parasite is called Echinococcus multilocularis, and five cases have been found in Alberta so far, with the most recent one in Calgary last month.

“Unless it can be caught at a time when you can chop it all out, we can’t cure it with drugs,” said Houston.

Anyone who catches the parasite will have to be on medication for the rest of their life and it’s hard to get the required drug in Canada.

Dogs can have large numbers of the tapeworm without any major health effects, and show no clinical signs of the illness. When the dog defecates, a rodent can consume the eggs and then the life cycle continues.

In humans, the tapeworm can cause a growth on the liver, and then spread to other parts of the body. The condition, which appears to be slow moving, can also cause sudden weight loss.

Because the disease is so rare in Canada, it’s hard to know that people have caught it.

“A couple of (cases) have been picked up by accident, so to speak,” said Houston, who is col-

Stan Houston laborating with veterinary colleagues on the issue. “They were getting an ultrasound for some other problem, and the radiologist saw the abnormality in the liver.”

Producers who have farm dogs or hunting dogs that eat rodents can prevent the disease by deworming their dogs regularly.

“I’m not going to practise veterinary medicine without a licence, but I think that the usual deworming is just for roundworms,” he said.

It’s a good idea to make sure that dogs are dewormed for both roundworms and tapeworms, he added.

“The level of awareness is still pretty low among vets,” he said, so dog owners should ask for an agent for tapeworms.

People can also reduce their risk by washing their hands after handling dogs, and washing raw produce from gardens where coyotes and foxes roam.

The first case of Echinococcus multilocularis was found in Alberta about four years ago.

“This is a very recent thing,” said Houston. “My clever veterinary colleagues at the University of Calgary, they actually recognized the presence of this parasite before we ever found a case in humans.” akienlen@fbcpublishing.com

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Now is the time to create next year’s battle plan for fusarium Scouting this year is the first step in limiting the impact of the cereal disease next year Alberta Agriculture and Forestry release

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lthough it’s likely too late to apply a fungicide for fusarium graminearum, producers can still use the information they gather about the outbreak to plan for subsequent growing seasons.

Fusarium graminearum is considered the most important fusarium head blight (FHB) species due to its aggressiveness and production of deoxynivalenol or DON (a.k.a. vomitoxin), said crop specialist Neil Whatley.

To limit impact, farmers should use a combination of disease pre-

vention strategies throughout the growing season, he said.

“The first step to trying to limit FHB is knowing whether the disease is present in a field by searching for and observing disease symptoms,” he said. “Additionally, learning whether fusarium graminearum is the dominant FHB species under observation, and becoming aware of its prevalence and severity, contributes to this first step toward potentially reducing its impact.”

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in wheat is premature bleaching of one or more infected spikelets in the cereal plant’s head, which visibly stands out on green heads. Rain-splashed spore growth appears as an orange, pink or salmon-coloured fungal growth at the base and edges of the glumes on these blighted head parts. Symptoms in barley are much less distinct and the brownish discolouration due to FHB can be easily confused with hail damage, or symptoms of net blotch or spot blotch infection.

Diseased spikelets can contain visibly affected kernels. In grading terms, visibly affected wheat seeds are called fusarium-damaged kernels (FDK), whereas in barley, it is called fusarium mould. FDKs in wheat are shrunken and are typically a chalky white colour, while fusarium mould on barley appears as an orange or black encrustation of the seed surface. Symptoms in barley may be confused with hail damage, kernel smudge, or infection by leaf diseases (such as net blotch or spot blotch).

“Infection timing determines the severity of kernel damage,” said Whatley. “While infection occurring at early flowering can lead to complete abortion of kernels, FDKs generally result from infection from the early- to midflowering stages. Late infections well after flowering and up to the soft-dough stage of kernel development may not show visible symptoms. However, kernels can contain the fungus and, more importantly, the mycotoxin it produces.”

If any symptoms are observed, send the affected cereal head samples to a lab to determine whether the species is indeed fusarium graminearum and its prevalence.

“Routine testing of harvested grain and seed intended for planting is another way of assessing the presence and extent of fusarium graminearum, especially if harvested grain is downgraded due to the presence of FDK,” said Whatley. “Several private seed company labs offer testing services for fusarium graminearum in cereal seed/grain.”

If fusarium graminearum is not found in plant, grain or seed samples, producers should be cautious about their seed source and ensure that they limit their exposure to this pathogen via infected seed, he said.

“This is less of a concern where the pathogen is well established on crop residues from previous growing seasons. Ultimately, determining the need for a fungicide application in an area where fusarium graminearum is established will largely depend on the occurrence of moderate temperatures and suitable moisture just prior to and during the early stages of flowering.”

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New weed app ‘designed to learn’ Facial recognition technology can capture and identify weeds as well as humans

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Bayer’s recently released Weedscout app compares a photo of a weed with a cumulative database and returns a list of potential matches.

“It’s designed to learn and it’ll get more accurate and it’ll get faster in its response time,” Bayer vicepresident of innovation and public affairs Paul Thiel told a session at the Global 4-H Summit.

Weedscout echoes facial recognition technology used by other apps, such as the social media platform Snapchat. The company has asked users to photograph as many weeds at early growth stages as possible in order to improve the recognition system.

Weed species, locations, and times of each match are archived for future use.

Weed data collection can be part of a process to use technology to make better cropping decisions and assure customers that crops are produced sustainably, said Thiel.

“There’s a lot of data being captured. The trick is turning data into a decision and that’s what we’re trying to do.”

Zone Spray, another app presented in Ottawa by Bayer, is still in testing and has been released to 300 farmers in Western Canada this year. It was beta tested by 30 producers in 2016.

The app uses satellite imaging to map out the most productive areas of a field, allowing farmers to customize input use in different areas of the same field.

Bayer has signed an agreement to tap into Planet’s Dove satellite

network, which hopes to eventually launch enough satellites to image the entire planet each day.

Depending on this year’s results, Bayer plans to move forward with the app’s large-scale launch.

Future versions of the Weedscout app might include mitigation strategies, said Thiel.

“We can do that by tying into electronic herbicide label databases and those are being developed,” he said. “It’s about taking all of these pieces of information and eventually wrapping it up into a single application so the grower can access and understand, ‘What have I got? What can I do?’ and they make choices on how to manage it.”

Future versions of Zone Spray may also incorporate herbicide resistance, a growing concern when many pathogens, such as blackleg in canola, have seen increasing tolerance for chemical mitigation.

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The number of very young children diagnosed with IBD — such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis — has jumped over the past two decades and this study supports the hypothesis that increased urbanization plays a role, he said.

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Holey underwear shows soil health After two months in a zero-till field, this underwear was well on its way to being one with the earth

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hat a difference two months can make on the weather and tightywhities buried in the soil.

There wasn’t a lot left of the cotton underwear Marla Riekman buried in local farmer Doug Wilton’s zero-till field April 18, when she retrieved it June 29.

“We can obviously see a lot of breakdown,” said Riekman, Manitoba Agriculture’s land management specialist, as she held up the underwear for closer inspection.

“There are a lot of holes. We saw a lot of pieces actually attached to the soil clods. What is basically happening is all of the soil microbes, the fungi, bacteria — everything that is active in this soil is eating away on this carbon material and creating organic matter and creating soil.”

This demonstration was part of the Soil Conservation Council of Canada’s ‘soilyourundies’ campaign to promote soil health.

The day Riekman planted the underwear it was sunny, but cold with a blustery north wind. The day she dug them up in Wilton’s oat field was calm, hot and humid and it rained soon after.

“This is what I expected,” she said. “This is really good breakdown.”

This field, with a heavy clay soil, has been in zero till for more than 25 years.

“This soil is a bit stickier than a lot of no-till fields that we see in this province,” she said. “In the heavier soils we would expect that we would see less breakdown because we planted them so early.

“It wasn’t a very active time. The soil was so cold and very moist and because of that you expect to see a little less breakdown. So these are looking pretty good.

“These microbes are pretty active and they do a lot of work in a short amount of time.”

There was much less decomposition on underwear Riekman planted just a foot away a month later.

Wilton expected his field would have lots of soil microbes.

“This proves it (soil) is a living thing,” he said. “I am still amazed at the activity that has happened in the short time that it was buried.”

Riekman d ug up an earthworm along with the underwear, which didn’t surprise Wilton either.

“It is quite easy to find earthworms in a zero-till setting,” he said.

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We can obviously see a lot of breakdown. There are a lot of holes.”

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speed up decomposition of plant material and cotton underwear.

“Really this whole ‘soilyourundies’ campaign has been about the awareness,” Riekman said.

“We are getting a lot more people aware of the fact that the soil is a living, breathing thing and it is helping to break down crop residue and all of this is mineralizing nitrogen, it’s getting carbon put into the ground, it’s helping to grow healthy crops.” allan@fbcpublishing.com

Land management specialist Marla Riekman (l) and Andrew Wilton and his father Doug Wilton examine the underwear that was planted April 18 and tighty-whities that were planted a foot away a month later after both were exhumed June 29 from Doug Wilton’s oat field in southern Manitoba. PHOTO: ALLAN DAWSON

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‘So God made a farmer’ The late American radio commentator Paul Harvey made this now famous speech to the Future Farmers of America convention in 1978.

And on the 8th day, God looked down on his planned paradise and said, “I need a caretaker.” So God made a farmer.

God said, “I need somebody willing to get up before dawn, milk cows, work all day in the fields, milk cows again, eat supper, and then go to town and stay past midnight at a meeting of the school board.” So God made a farmer.

“I need somebody with arms strong enough to rustle a calf and yet gentle enough to deliver his own grandchild. Somebody to call hogs, tame cantankerous machinery, come home hungry, have to wait lunch until his wife’s done feeding visiting ladies, and tell the ladies to be sure and come back real soon — and mean it.” So God made a farmer.

God said, “I need somebody willing to sit up all night with a newborn colt.

And watch it die. Then dry his eyes and say, ‘Maybe next year.’ I need somebody who can shape an ax handle from a persimmon sprout, shoe a horse with a hunk of car tire, who can make harness out of haywire, feed sacks and shoe scraps. And who, planting time and harvest season, will finish his forty-hour week by Tuesday noon, then, pain’n from ‘tractor back,’ put in another seventy-two hours.” So God made a farmer.

God had to have somebody willing to ride the ruts at double speed to get the hay in ahead of the rain clouds, and yet stop in midfield and race to help when he sees the first smoke from a neighbor’s place. So God made a farmer.

God said, “I need somebody strong enough to clear trees and heave bales, yet gentle enough to tame lambs and wean pigs and tend the pink-combed pullets, who will stop his mower for an hour to splint the broken leg of a meadow lark. It had to be somebody who’d plow deep and straight and not cut corners.

Somebody to seed, weed, feed, breed and rake and disc and plow and plant and tie the fleece and strain the milk and replenish the self-feeder and finish a hard week’s work with a five-mile drive to church.

“Somebody who’d bale a family together with the soft strong bonds of sharing, who would laugh and then sigh, and then reply, with smiling eyes, when his son says he wants to spend his life ‘doing what dad does.’”

So God made a farmer.

Agriculture has always been more than farming Chancey Lane, 23, of Claresholm was the senior winner in the Alberta Young Speakers for Agriculture competition at the Calgary Stampede. This year’s topic was: Working in agriculture is more than just farming.

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nd on the 8th day, God looked down on his planned paradise and said, ‘I need a caretaker.’ So God made a farmer.”

Many of you may recognize my opening line as part of a speech written by Paul Harvey. Those of you who drive a Dodge truck made in 2013 probably know the rest of the story.

If you don’t know the speech, I encourage you to look it up.

Dodge’s advertising team probably got a raise when it pitched using it in a truck commercial.

When I looked at the topics, I knew instantly that ‘Working in agriculture is more than just farming’ was the topic for me.

After all, I grew up on a cattle ranch in southern Alberta and while my hours on horseback are many, I am not afraid to admit that I have no experience farming.

In my mechanics class at Olds College, our teacher took us up to a combine and asked the class what we knew about the machine. While many kids knew everything there was to know about a combine, I blurted out, “I think this is the closest I’ve ever been to one!”

So speaking about being involved in agriculture and not tending a crop was something I could relate to.

Next I needed some inspiration. I spent a few days thinking about things to say when one day I was checking some cows and it hit me. That morning on my Facebook news feed ‘So God made a farmer’ popped up.

Knowing the speech I scrolled over it. I stopped my horse in his tracks and pulled out my iPhone and hit the Internet and found Paul Harvey had written the speech way back in 1978.

So then there was an obvious problem since Paul Harvey put pen to paper agriculture has changed so much. The people are changing, the equipment is bigger and more powerful, and technology is beyond our grandparents’ dreams! It’s moving faster every day! We’ve gone from ‘Jesus take the wheel’ to ‘GPS take the wheel.’

I decided I could write a new version. Something that would, for a brief moment, say what it is to be involved in agriculture in 2017. For a minute I thought I could try to deliver it in a way that’s up to date, but Snapchat only lets you take a 10-second video.

This new version would change things. It would reconnect people to agriculture and give more of a feeling of what we do as farmers and ranchers.

Paul Harvey may have covered it all in his speech, and in the year 2017, I’m sure every parent

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Chancey Lane, pictured with incoming Alberta Young Speakers for Agriculture president Deb Hart and competition founder Eric Dalke, won $1,000. PHOTO: AYSA in this room is concerned about their child’s education. But the days of staying ’til midnight at a school board meeting have since past. And I sure hope that the availability of hospital care has fewer grandfathers delivering their own grandchildren.

When it comes to cantankerous machinery, farmers employ whole dealerships that are there to fix things when they break down. Many farmers these days don’t even own horses, so the need to shoe them with old car tires and harness them up with harnesses made of feed sacks has long past, too. With improvements like air conditioning, auto steer, luxury seating and a buddy seat so that the kids aren’t riding on the fender, is aching ‘tractor back’ as big an issue as it was in the past?

With all these thoughts in my head I sat down with pen and paper and I wrote “Agriculture is so much more.”

Agriculture is so much more because the people of the world need someone to feed and nourish them, to work countless hours to fight poverty and starvation. To care for the gift of livestock and abundance of crops. To ensure the prosperity of mankind.

We need a farmer to do more than tend crops. The farmer is a businessman. To understand accounting, technology, economics and politics, and to tell the banker, ‘I need this, my livelihood depends on it.’ And do it from the cab of a tractor, the back of a horse, or the kitchen table surrounded by his family.

Agriculture is so much more.

A farmer needs to be more than a caretaker of animals. He has to be a teacher of children, and open to the public’s critical eye, while trying to save the life of a dying calf or lamb or piglet. And watch it die and be held accountable by the people he is working to feed. And doing

Agriculture is so much more because the people of the world need someone to feed and nourish them, to work countless hours to fight poverty and starvation.

it with the compassion, sincerity, and feeling of loss that only a farmer can feel. Agriculture is so much more.

The farmer is an employer: Of the neighbour’s son who can’t stay out of trouble. Of the college students trying to pay their way through school. Of the trucker who hauls the grain and livestock. Of the person at the grain elevator and the brand inspector at the auction mart.

Of the auctioneer and the train conductor hauling the grain.

The farmer employs the operator at the mill, the pen rider at the feedlot, the workers at the slaughterhouse, the teenager stocking the shelves at the grocery store, the mechanic, and the carpenter and the welder.

The farmer employs them all.

Agriculture is so much more.

The farmer has to be understanding of the technology that exceeds his knowledge that drives his tractor and monitors his irrigation systems. That surpasses the traceability of the notebook, in the breast pocket of his shirt that only he can read.

He has to understand that his banker can’t always say yes. Or that he is a price-taker not a price-maker. And understand

that being a farmer sometimes means saying no to the ones you love the most. Agriculture is so much more.

The farmer is the one who has fed our struggle for freedom; our present day’s strength rests on his shoulders. He is the businessman making the handshake deal, he is the caretaker, milking the cows or mending a calf’s broken leg. He isn’t just plowing a field, he is educating the world, caring for the environment, demanding advancements in technology to better utilize his resources. The farmer is understanding and ready to meet whatever Mother Nature throws his way.

The farmer is the father, the mother, the brother, the sister, and the teacher of the next generation of not just the consumer, but the farmers of the future. Agriculture is so much more.

It is easy to see that the farmer does a lot more than just farm.

Being involved in agriculture is so much more. People involved in agriculture have to be more flexible and willing to adapt than anyone else. Agriculture is always changing. Trying to ensure that we have the best product to sell to existing and new markets is an ongoing battle. The standard of quality and traceability is always being increased and as producers in Canada, we work constantly to keep up to not only the standards but the demand.

Agriculture is so much more than just farming. Agriculture is the force behind everything we do. It’s not just feeding people, it’s teaching people why we do things. It’s pushing technology to work for us, to make the world a better place with a healthier environment, and adopting practices that will ensure sustainability and that there will be a future for young people involved in agriculture.

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Plan for your children’s safety on the farm Here are some guidelines for creating a ‘hazard-free’ play area Alberta Agriculture and Forestry release

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hildren “often perceive the farm as a big playground filled with endless opportunities to explore” and parents need to plan accordingly, says a provincial farm safety youth co-ordinator.

“Unfortunately, they don’t always recognize the serious dangers that are often lurking around the farmyard,” said Janice Donkers. “Most rural parents want their kids to enjoy life on the farm, and making safety a priority is one way to ensure that. One of the most effective ways to increase safety on a farm is to create a safe play area for children.”

Here are some tips for a ‘hazard-free’ play area:

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• Have boundaries or physical barriers such as fences, gates, or shrubs; • Have continuous, competent supervision; • E nforce safety rules for all children, and have additional explanations for visitors/ friends; • Have a safe distance from hazards such as vehicle traffic, machinery, unstable structures, or loud noises; • Locate it away from open water and drowning hazards such as ponds, dugouts, or ditches; • Provide adequate shade and shelter from wind, dust, or hazardous airborne particles; • Separate children from farm animals with a strong protective barrier; • Locate it close to first aid supplies, as well as handwashing and toilet facilities;

Photo: Thinkstock • R egularly maintain the area by mowing the grass and removing hazards such as poisonous plants, sharp rocks, and insect nests; • Provide enough space to run and explore;

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The play area needs to be altered over time, said Donkers.

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“For instance, older children may need wider boundaries to play ball or hide-and-seek.

Equipment should be constructed from material free of lead-based paint, have a smooth surface to avoid wood or metal slivers, and should not absorb excess heat from the sun.”

Play equipment should also be suitably spaced so, for example, a swing can’t hit another child. Play structures also need to be securely anch sored, and material on the ground should help absorb the impact of a fall.

Consider posting the rules on a sign in a highly visible area, and establishing consequences if rules are broken, she said.

For more information on safety programs, see www.agriculture.alberta.ca/farmsafety.

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Contact: Canadian Centre for Food Integrity, 519-265-4234 Oct. 24: Essentials of Selling Local Food, Wildwood Recreation Complex, Wildwood. Contact: Eileen Kotowich 780-853-8223 Nov. 16-17: Green industry Show & Conference (landscaping and greenhouse sector), BMO Centre at Stampede Park, Calgary. Contact: Valerie Stobbe 780-489-1991 Dec. 5-6: Farming Smarter Conference, Coast Hotel Lethbridge, Lethbridge. Contact: Claudette Lacombe 403-317-0022 Dec. 5-7: Western Canada Conference on Soil Health & Grazing, Radisson Hotel Edmonton South, Edmonton. Contact: Vicki Heidt 780878-4101

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Fungal protection inadvertently bred out of wheat Researchers say wheat blast resistance used to be commonplace but was lost in the 1980s STAFF

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here’s good news and bad news for the world’s wheat crops.

An international consortium of researchers have identified a gene in wheat that protects the plants from the deadly fungus which causes wheat blast infections.

Unfortunately it would appear many strains of wheat lost this gene sometime in the 1980s, when it was inadvertently bred out of them.

Wheat blast first emerged in Brazil in the mid-1980s and has recently caused heavy crop losses in Asia. The fungus is also known to affect other crops, such as rice, oats, and ryegrass.

In an article recently published in the journal Science, lead author Yoshihiro Inoue of Japan’s Kobe University said the disease thrived in large part because a popular cultivar was released in Brazil that lacked the gene just as the fungus was becoming more common in the region.

“The finding explains an epidemic of the fungus, which continues to this day, and suggests that restoring the gene in wheat could limit impacts of the fungal pathogen,” he wrote.

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“The finding explains an epidemic of the fungus, which continues to this day.”

Yoshihiro Inoue

Not knowing this, others outside of Brazil used this strain of wheat for their own agriculture. By analyzing a global database of wheat genomes, the authors were able to trace the gene loss across continents, and the corresponding spread of wheat blast.

Around the same time, analyses show, the fungus acquired mutations in its offensive gene (named PWT3), which boosted its ability to infect hosts.

Until recently the disease has largely been limited to South America and Asia, but in 2011 researchers at the University of Kentucky observed the effects of the disease on a single wheat head in a research plot.

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he final list of designated regions where livestock tax deferral has been authorized for 2016 due to drought conditions in Alberta, B.C., Ontario, Quebec and Nova Scotia is now available.

The livestock tax deferral provision allows producers in designated drought regions who are facing feed shortages to defer a portion of their sale proceeds of breeding livestock to the next year. The cost of replacing the animals in the next year offsets the deferred income, thereby reducing the tax burden associated with the original sale.

Eligible producers can request the tax deferral when filing their 2016 income tax returns, or if they have already filed, submit an adjustment request directly to the Canada Revenue Agency.

The final list for Alberta is: — Clearwater, Newell, Kneehill, Lacombe, Lethbridge, Mackenzie, Mountain View, Red Deer, Rocky View, Vulcan, and Wheatland counties.

— The municipal districts of Bighorn No. 8, Foothills No. 31, Pincher Creek No. 9, Ranchland No. 66, Taber, and Willow Creek No. 26.

— The City of Calgary, Improvement District No. 9 Banff, Kananaskis Improvement District, and the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass.

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AIR DRILL 2009 Bourgault 3310, 65’, 10” .....$128,000 2008 Bourgault 3310, 55’,10” ........$99,000 2007 Bourgault 3310, 55’, 10” .......$89,000 2013 Bourgault 3320, 76’, 12” .....$198,000 2013 Bourgault 3710, 50’, 10” .....$189,000 2015 Bourgault 3720, 70’ 12” ......$189,000 2015 Bourgault 3720, 70’, 12” .....$189,000 2003 Bourgault 5440 ......................$38,000 2002 Bourgault 5710, 29”, 10” .......$32,000 2008 Bourgault 5710, 64’, 10” .......$69,000 2000 Flexi-Coil 6000/3450, 40’, 10”, Pillar Openers ............$115,000 2010 Flexi-Coil P2060, 60’, 10”......$68,000 2004 Flexicoil 6000, 40’, 10” ..........$39,000 2011 NH P2070, 70’, 12” ...............$85,000 2005 NH SD440, 45”, 10” ..............$48,000 2008 Seedhawk, 50’, 10”, Leading Air .................................$89,000 2014 Seedmaster CT80-12/520 Tank ..........................................$279,000

AIR TANK/CART 2012 Bourgault 6450, ..................$115,000 2008 Bourgault 6450 ......................$68,000 2008 Bourgault 6450 ......................$79,000 2005 Bourgault LFC 2000 ..............$15,000 2011 NH P1070, Tow Behind .........$98,000 2008 CIH 3430 ...............................$39,500 2008 CIH ADX3430, Mech, No Rust ......................................$45,000 2015 L7800, TB,TRKS, SLDT .......$226,000 1995 Flexi -Coil 5000/1330, 33’, 9” $19,500 2004 Flexicoil 3850, Tow Behind DS ...........................$39,500 2003 Flexicoil 3450 ........................$48,000 2002 Bourgault 5440 ......................$48,000

BALER/ROUND 2003 Hesston 956, .........................$12,500 2014 NH RB560, Wide, BC, Net, Spec ...................................$45,800 2005 NH BR780, ...........................$13,500 2003 NH BR780, ...........................$11,800 2006 NH BR780A, .........................$14,500 2004 CIHRBX562, 12,600 Bales ...$13,800

BLADES 2015 Grouser 770HD, 14’, 8-way ...$45,000 2007 Leon 4000 STX425- Frameless $13,800 2011 Leon Q5000 STX Quad .........$30,000 2013 Leon Q5000, .........................$33,000 2013 Leon Q4000 ...........................$16,800

COMBINE

2012 NH CX8080, 1037/748 hrs ..$278,000 2012 NH CX8080,1005/746 Hrs ...$268,000 2011 NH CX8080, 1438/1030 hrs $238,000 2010 NH CX8080, 1875/1348 hrs $228,000 2010 NH CX8080, 1755/1237 hrs $228,000 2010 NH CX8080, 1722/1240 hrs $228,000 2010 NH CX8080, 1000/900 hrs ..$238,000 2007 NH CX8080, 1972/1539 Hrs $179,000 2013 NH CX8090, 622/789 hrs ....$369,000 2014 NH CR8090, 921/728 hrs ....$349,000 2012 NH CR8090, 1144/917 hrs .$289,000 2012 NH CR8090, 1314/1041 hrs $299,000 2004 NH CX860, 2688/2035 hrs ..$119,000 2004 NH CX860, 3685/2869 hrs ....$98,000 2004 NH CX860, 2528/1924 hrs ..$138,000 1997 NH TX66, 3754/2781 hrs .......$28,500 1998 NH TX66, 2796/2188 hrs .......$48,000 1996 NH TR98, 2931/2211 hrs.......$39,000 1997 NH TR98, 2391/1622 hrs.......$39,000 2008 NH CR9070, 2279/1562 hrs $228,000 2010 NH CR9070, 1622/1199 hrs $179,500 2007 NH CR9070, 948/780 hrs ....$198,000 2007 NH CR9070, 1710/1253 hrs $179,000 2008 NH CR9070, 1434/1023 hrs $189,500 2008 NH CR9070, 1489/1020 hrs $195,000 2008 NH CR9070, 2251/1583 hrs $169,500 2009 NH CR9070, 1597/1208 Hrs$179,000 2010 NH CR9070, 1300/1153 hrs $198,000 2010 NH CR9070, 1616/1190 hrs $189,000 2007 NH CR9070, 1510/2267 hrs $148,500 2009 NH CR9070, 1554/1137 hrs $198,000 2009 NH CR9080, 1347/980 hrs ..$249,000 2011 NH CR9070, 985/749 hrs, ...$259,000 2011 NH CR9090Z, 1311/967 hrs $289,000 2012 NH CR9090Z, 868/632hrs ...$339,000 2012 NH CR9090Z, 811/576 hrs ..$369,000 2010 NH CR9090E, 1187/1703 hrs . $269,000 2010 NH CR9090E, 1064/1518 hrs . $268,000 2014 NH CR9090, 512 hrs ...........$410,000 2014 NH CR9090, 476/650 hrs ....$420,000 2013 NH CR9090Z, 680 Thr Hrs ..$379,000 2013 NH CR9090Z, 1484/1138 hrs . $298,000 2013 NH CR9090Z, 1128/804 Hrs$369,000 2005 NH CR970, 2459/1821 hrs ..$138,000 2006 NH CR970, 1861/1300 hrs ..$149,000 2006 NH CR970, 1547/1219 hrs ..$159,000 2016 NH CX8.80E, 250 thr hrs .....$469,000 2015 NH CR8.90, 620/414 hrs .....$483,000 2016 NH CR8.90E, 327/266 hrs ...$485,000 2013 NH CR8090, 1162/904 hrs ..$289,000 2016 NH CR9.90E, 290 thr hrs ........... $Call 2016 NH CR9.90E, 470/343 .........$549,000 2015 NH CR10.90, 272 hrs ..........$589,500 2016 NH CR10.90E, 457/289 hrs .$595,000 1996 CIH 2188, 3451/2547 hrs ......$28,000 2004 CIH 2388, 2547/2146 hrs ......$98,000 2010 CIH 7088, 1784/1316 hrs ....$187,000 2012 CIH 8230, 1304/962 hrs ......$278,000 2013 CIH 8230, 700 thr hrs ..........$298,000 1995 JD 9500, 2250 thr hrs ............$39,500 2011 JD T670, 833 hrs, ................$239,500 2013 JD S680, 933/653 hrs..........$387,000 2010 JD T670,1132/807 hrs .........$198,000 2012 CLASS 770, 1131/657 hrs ...$369,000

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2010 Salford 570 RTS, 30’ .............$68,000

2013 NH SP240, 1000 Hrs, 1200 Gal, 100” ........................$309,000

FEED WAGON/BALE PROCESSOR 2005 Haybuster 2650 .....................$14,900 2003 Lucknow 285 .........................$12,800

2011 NH SP.240F .........................$208,000

GRAIN AUGER/HARROW

2009 Spraycoupe 4660, 440 gal, 80’.................................$84,500

2014 REM, VRX ..............................$22,800 2008 REM 2700 ..............................$13,000 2007 Bourgault 6000 ......................$25,800

HEADER COMBINE 2010 Honeybee, HB30, Gleaner adaptor, 30’...................$49,500 1999 Honeybee SP36, 36’ .............$29,000 2007 Honeybee SP36 ....................$29,800 2013 Honeybee HP30 ....................$52,000 1994 Honeybee SP30, ....................$9,800 2009 NH 88C, 42’ ...........................$68,000 2006 NH 94C, 30’ ...........................$29,500 2008 NH 94C, 30’ ...........................$29,500 2010 NH 94C, 30 CX/CR ................$36,500 2003 NH 94C, 30 CX/CR ................$29,500 2005 NH 94C ..................................$39,500 1998 NH 994 CX/CR ......................$19,000 2009 NH 94C, 36 CX/CR ................$39,500 2008 NH 94C-36, ..........................$39,500 2003 NH 94C-36, ..........................$39,500 1999 NH 994-30, ...........................$29,500 1998 NH 994-36, ...........................$19,000 1995 NH SP25 ................................$15,000 2011 JD 630D, 30’..........................$58,000 2012 JD 635D, 35’..........................$68,000 2010 MacDon, 30’, CR/CX, D6030 $68,000 1998 MacDon 960, ........................$25,000 2010 MF 5100-35, .........................$58,000 1997 Westward 9030........................$4,000 2010 CIH 2142, 35’ ........................$58,000 2010 Macdon FD70, 45’ .................$69,000 2014 Macdon CR/CX, 35’, D6535G$69,000 2014 Macdon, 35’, D6535G ...........$69,000

MOWER CONDITIONER 2004 NH 1475, Toung only ...............$6,500 2006 NH 1475, ..............................$21,500 2002 NH 1475, Toung only ...............$2,000 1995 NH 2216, ................................$7,500 1995 NH 2216, ................................$9,500 2012 NH H7460 ..............................$33,500 2007 NH 1475/HS18 ......................$23,800 2008 CIH SCX100, 18” ...................$23,800

2011 NH SP240F, 1920 hrs ..........$185,000

2009 Rogator 1084, 3160 hrs.......$159,000 2001 John Deere 4710, 800 Gal, 100’ ..............................$94,000

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TRACTOR 2011 NH T7.270 AutoCommand - LDR, 2360 hrs ...................................$178,000 2012 NH T7.235, 2341 hrs ...........$168,000 2011 Case IH 210, 1290 Hrs, ...... $148,000 2011 Versatile 305, 1800 hrs ........$149,500 2012 NH, T7.235, 5800 hrs ..........$109,000 2012 CIH U105, 3622 .....................$59,000 2011 CIH 105U ...............................$48,000 1977 Ford 8700 ..............................$12,500

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2003 Bobcat 763 ............................$26,500 2010 Kubota BX1860, c/w mower ...$9,000 2006 Kubota L4630 ........................$23,500

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2009 LODEKING SUPER B, alum. wheels, lift axles, auto greaser, $57,000; 2006 Lodeking Super B, alum., $25,000. Yellowhead Sales, 306-783-2899, Yorkton, SK. 2014 SUPER B Lode-King, aluminum trailers, lift axles, 22.5 rubber, priced to sell.

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UNRESERVED AUCTION: Sunday, August 20, Smoky Lake, AB. All 1 owner: Kubota M6800 tractor, 117 hrs; Kubota L3830, 41 hrs.; Kubota BX2600, 45 hrs.; NH LS170 skid steer, 189 hrs., 2003 GMC 2500 w/hydra deck, 16,830 kms.; 5 lama’s w/handling equipment and more! Internet bidding: www.prodaniukauctions.com

NEW WILSON and CASTLETON tridems and Super B’s. 2014 Wilson Super B; 6 other used Super B’s; 2005 Lode-King Super B. Ron Brown Imp. call 306-493-9393, DL #905231. www.rbisk.ca

2010 LODE-KING SUPER B grain trailers, 11x24.5 at 60%, lift axles, asking $35,000.

For more info. call Scott 306-747-9322, ONLINE AUCTION: “Ready, Aim, Consign” Tom 780-713-5967, Shellbrook, SK. Monthly Firearms Sale. Bids close Aug. 31st. 203-60th St. E, Saskatoon. PRAIRIE SANDBLASTING & PAINTING. Call Derek 306-227-5940. Trailer overhauls and repairs, alum. slopes www.McDougallAuction.com PL #33187. and trailer repairs, tarps, insurance claims, and trailer sales. Epoxy paint. Agriculture ARGO WESTERN AUCTION RESULTS! and commercial. Satisfaction guaranteed.

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WRECKING TRUCKS: All makes all WANTED: EZEE-ON LOADER w/bucket, models. Need parts? Call 306-821-0260 grapple, and mounts for IHC 660 tractor. or email: junkman.2010@hotmail.com Call 403-318-8135. Delburne, AB. Wrecking Dodge, Chev, GMC, Ford and others. Lots of 4x4 stuff, 1/2 ton - 3 ton, FOR PARTS ONLY! 2 Massey Ferguson buses etc. and some cars. We ship by bus, Super 92 combines. Call for information. mail, Loomis, Purolator. Lloydminster, SK. 403-318-8135, Delburne, AB. SASKATOON TRUCK PARTS CENTRE JD 830 with pup start engine, dual hyds., Ltd. North Corman Industrial Park. both engines run, original condition, New and used parts available for 3 ton trucks all the way up to highway tractors, $8000. Call 306-621-5136, Yorkton, SK. for every make and model, no part too big or small. Our shop specializes in custom 1967 MF 180 diesel tractor, approx. 65 rebuilt differentials/transmissions and HP, multipower, PS, four new tires, Groen- clutch installations. Engines are available, ing 3PTH, restored, like new, best offer both gas and diesel. Re-sale units are on over $9999. 306-452-3795, Redvers, SK. 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

NORMS SANDBLASTING & PAINT, 40 years body and paint experience. We do metal and fiberglass repairs and integral to daycab conversions. Sandblasting and paint to trailers, trucks and heavy equip.

Endura primers and topcoats. A one stop shop. Norm 306-272-4407, Foam Lake SK. ALL ALUMINUM GRAIN TRAILERS: Tandems, tridems and Super B Timpte grain trailers. Call Maxim Truck & Trailer, 1-888-986-2946 or www.Maximinc.Com

1976 GMC 6500 3 ton, real nice truck, always shedded, 16’ Lux BH&T, $7500.

306-233-7305, Cudworth, SK. REITRED: 1977 FORD F600, steel B&H; 1979 F600, steel B&H. Both in good cond.

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CALL GRASSLAND TRAILERS for your best WRECKING VOLVO TRUCKS: Misc. axles deal on quality livestock trailers by Titan, and parts. Also tandem trailer suspension Duralite and Circle D. 306-640-8034 cell, axles. Call 306-539-4642, Regina, SK. 306-266-2016, gm93@sasktel.net Wood Mountain, 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.

TRUCK PARTS: 1/2 to 3 ton, new and used. We ship anywhere. Contact Phoenix NEW TRACTOR PARTS. Specializing in Auto, 1-877-585-2300, Lucky Lake, SK. engine rebuild kits and thousands of other ONE OF SASK’s largest inventory of used parts. Savings! Service manuals and de- heavy truck parts. 3 ton tandem diesel mocals. Steiner Parts Dealer. Our 43rd tors and transmissions and differentials for year! www.diamondfarmtractorparts.com all makes! Can-Am Truck Export Ltd., Call 1-800-481-1353.

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6-1/2’ DODGE TRUCK box, fits 1994-2002, c/w spray-in boxliner and lights, w/o 5th wheel hitch. 306-648-3557, Bateman, SK.

1998 CANCADE 30’ TANDEM GRAIN SPRING RIDE.

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1989 CHEV SILVERADO reg. cab, 2 WD, fully loaded, blue and white, no leather, running boards, autostart, 83,500 orig. kms, no winter driving, no rust, mint! $12,500; 2004 GMC ext cab, 4x4 SLE, 2008 PETERBILT 386, 46K rears, 18 spd., 111,739 orig. kms, A/T/C, PW, PDL, push 525 HP Cummins, Inframe, deleted, 1.5M button 4x4, spray-in boxliner, 2 way auto- kms, $39,500. 780-206-1234, Barrhead AB start, Silver birchwood color. 5.3L eng., auto., no rust, mint, $16,000.

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2013 FREIGHTLINER TANDEM, automatic trans., 20’ Courtney Berg grain box, silage gate, remote hoist, grain door silage extension, LED lights, powder coat, Michelin tires, 25,000 kms., $125,000. Call Dave at CM TRUCK BEDS. Starting at $2895. Call 403-556-3992, Olds, AB. 2009 VOLVO 430, D16 535 HP 18 spd., Jason’s Agri-Motive, 306-472-3159 or visit 46,000 rears, 4-way locks, 290,000 kms, 1970 INTERNATIONAL 1900 Fleetstar, 20’ PTO, 68,900$. 780-206-1234, Barrhead AB us at: www.jasonsagri-motive.ca HD steel B&H, c/w hyd. drill fill auger, roll tarp, dependable unit, shedded, exc. cond., $6000. Call 403-804-4737 Strathmore, AB.

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

1948 IHC KB5 Truck, w/steel box and hoist; Wanted: 1956 Pontiac Laurentien.

SCHOOL BUSES: 20 to 66 passenger, 780-305-4106, Barrhead, AB. 1998 to 2007, $2700 and up. 14 buses in OLD MOTORCYCLES OR PARTS stock! Call Phoenix Auto, Lucky Lake, SK. WANTED: Any condition, size or make. 1-877-585-2300. DL #320074.

1979 or older. Will pickup, pay cash. Call Wes 403-936-5572 anytime, all enquiries answered. Calgary, AB. 2016 SUBARU IMPREZA consumer reports 1928 PONTIAC TRUCK for parts, wheels as best small call starting at $23,360! Call and body in fair cond. Pics available if in- for best price!! 1-877-373-2662 or terested. Call 306-378-7789, Elrose, SK. www.subaruofsaskatoon.ca DL #914077.

100 MISC. SEMI TRAILER FLATDECKS/ stepdecks, $2500 - $30,000. 10 heavy lowbeds, $10,000 - $70,000; Belly & end dumps and alum. tankers. 306-222-2413, Saskatoon, SK. www.trailerguy.ca COMBINE TRAILER TRI-AXLE, 2000 Janzen, 12’ wide, Sask. safety, $18,700.

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2017 FEATHERLITE LIBERTY LQ 9821-311B, #HC146273, $94,450. 3 horse/booth dinette! Call 1-866-346-3148 or shop online 24/7 at allandale.com

AUTOSHIFT TRUCKS AVAILABLE: Boxed tandems and tractor units. Contact David 306-887-2094, 306-864-7055, Kinistino, SK. DL #327784. www.davidstrucks.com

1989 IH F1954, 466 dsl., 5&2, air brakes, rear TA, new 11x22 tires, new 8x20 box 5 yrs. ago, roll up tarp, 108,000 kms., PRECISION TRAILERS: Gooseneck and $50,000. 306-449-2255, A.E. Chicoine bumper hitch. You’ve seen the rest, now Farm Equipment Limited, Storthoaks, SK. own the best. Hoffart Services, Odessa, SK. ALLISON AUTOMATIC TRUCKS: Several 306-957-2033 www.precisiontrailers.ca trucks with auto. trans. available with C&C FRUEHAUF 37K pintle hitch tandem trailer, or grain or gravel box. Starting at $19,900; new 35’ deck, c/w road load ramps, certi- Call K&L Equipment, 306-795-7779, Itufied. $19,500 OBO. Call 306-921-7583 or na, SK. DL #910885. ladimer@sasktel.net 306-752-2873, Melfort, SK. TANDEM AXLE GRAIN trucks in inventory.

TRAIL KING TKT-40 tilt deck, 5963 miles, New and used, large inventory across like new condition. Call 306-482-5121, Western Canada at www.Maximinc.Com or call Maxim Truck & Trailer 1-888-986-2946 NEW WILSON BUMPER PULL MODEL Carnduff, SK. Desert Sales Inc. now stocks the Wilson Ranch Hand bumper pull. With over 15 ONE SET OF heavy duty loading ramps for years of sales and service, we will not be stepdeck trailer, 18”x9’, like new, reaundersold. Bassano, AB., 1-888-641-4508. sonable. Call 306-595-2180, Pelly, SK. www.desertsales.ca ALL ALUMINUM TRAILERS: tridems and Super B Timpte grain trailers. Call Maxim Truck & Trailer, 1-888-986-2946 or see 24’ GOOSENECK 3-8,000 lb. axles, $7890; www.maximinc.com Bumper pull tandem lowboys: 18’, 16,000 lbs., $4750; 16’, 10,000 lbs., $3390; 16’, 2007 KENWORTH T800, C15, pre-emis7000 lbs., $2975, 8000 lb Skidsteer, $1990 sions, 886,000 kms., all new tires, 2 year Factory direct.

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TRUCKS & TRAILERS powertrain warranty, w/new 2017 26’ JBS www.monarchtrailers.com spreader, HD vertical beaters, 960 cu.ft, scale system, $206,000.

Dew-Fab, 1998 TRAILTECH TANDEM 12’ Sprayer Dewberry, AB, 780-847-0000.

Trailer, $8000. For more information, please call 780-221-3980, Brownfield, AB. GRAVEL HAULERS: 5 tanOVER 200 TRAILERS ATTENTION dems in stock, 1998-2007; Tri-axle 18’ BEHNKE DROP DECK semi style and IN STOCK dump.

Yellowhead Sales, 306-783-2899, pintle hitch sprayer trailers. Air ride, Yorkton, SK Flat decks & tandem and tridems. Contact SK: Deck overs, 306-398-8000; AB: 403-350-0336.

CANUCK NEW End and side dumps. IH Dumps, 9200 Detroit, 10 spd., 16’ gravel box; 2013 3 TRIDEMS, 3 TANDEM stepdecks; S/A 28’ Car hauler, Decap tri-axle belly dump.

Ron Brown stepdeck; Tandem, tridem and Super B Imp. 306-493-9393, Delisle, SK. DL Enclosed highboys; 28’ to 53’ van trailers. Tanker: 905231 www.rbisk.ca tandem aluminum 8000 gallon; S/A and Trailers tandem converters.

Ron Brown Imp. and much 2012 IHC TRANSTAR, low pro, Max 300 306-493-9393, Delisle, SK. DL #905231.

HP diesel, Allison auto. trans., single axle, more!! www.rbisk.ca loaded cab, 13’ Armstrong landscape dump, $39,900; 2010 CHEV 1 ton dump 1986 BEDARD 18,000L Tank pup trailer, truck w/10’ gravel dump, $14,900. K&L T/A, air brakes, good water hauler, $7900.

Equipment and Auto. Call Ladimer, Call 1-800-667-4515 or visit our website at 306-795-7779, Ituna SK. DL #910885. www.combineworld.com FINANCING AND LEASING TANDEM AXLE GRAVEL trucks in invento2018 SOUTHLAND 22’ Tri-Axle Trailer, ry. New and used, large inventory across AVAILABLE 7000 lbs axles, 6’ ramps, max cargo Western Canada at www.Maximinc.Com or 17,204 lbs., $9480. 1-800-667-4515, 3760 - 48 Ave. Camrose call Maxim Truck & Trailer 1-888-986-2946 www.combineworld.com 30 GRAVEL TRAILERS, END dumps, clam dumps, cross dumps, side dumps. Check prices on: www.trailerguy.ca Call 306-222-2413, Saskatoon, SK.

2017 FEATHERLITE 7’x20’, #HC144996. $19,900. Two compartments. Edmonton/ Red Deer. Call 1-844-488-3142 or shop online 24/7 at www.allandale.com

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BIG TEX TRAILERS: Goosenecks, Bumper Tow, Mission Alum. Enclosed, Stock and Horse Trailers. Big Tex 20- 40’ Goosenecks, BREAKING NEWS! NEW 2018 Berg’s tri23,900 lbs. GVWR, start at $12,995. Free 2018 SUNDOWNER SANTA FE LQ 3-horse, WANTED: TRACTOR MANUALS, sales brochures, tractor catalogs. 306-373-8012, axle 45’ grain trailer, air ride, $51,900; #J1HA7153, $48,900. Ph 1-844-488-3142 spare & 3 yr. warranty. Jason’s Agri-Motive Save $10,000.

306-563-8765, Canora, SK. 306-472-3159. www.jasonsagri-motive.ca or shop online 24/7 at: allandale.com Saskatoon, SK.

ALLISON TRANSMISSION. Service, Sales and Parts. Exchange or rebuild. Call Allied Transmissions Calgary, 1-888-232-2203; STRATHCONA VINTAGE TRACTOR Assoc. Spectrum Industrial Automatics Ltd., is hosting their 13th Annual Tractor Pull Blackfalds, AB., call 1-877-321-7732. and Show, August 26 and 27, 2017 at Bremner Historical Site, East of Edmonton CHECK OUT OUR parts specials at: on Yellowhead Hwy. North on RR 225. www.Maximinc.Com/parts or call Maxim Watch for Signs on Hwy. Approx. 100 trac- Truck & Trailer toll free 1-888-986-2946. tors expected to compete in 10 classes.

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Ellis 780-850-6120, Ray 780-973-4500, WRECKING LATE MODEL TRUCKS: 1/2, 780-914-5246, Bob 780-919-3667. 3/4, 1 tons, 4x4’s, vans, SUV’s. Cummins, Chev and Ford diesel motors. Jasper Auto www.strathconavintagetractor.com Parts, 1-800-294-4784 or 1-800-294-0687.

WANTED: WALLIS TRACTOR. Must be complete running or not; Also want steel VS TRUCK WORKS Inc. Parting out GM wheels for Case C tractor. Part tractor for 1/2 and 1 ton trucks. Call 403-972-3879, Alsask, SK. www.vstruckworks.com trade. Call 306-838-0352.

FORD TRACTOR PARTS. Specializing in 8N, 9N, and 2N tractor parts and engine kits. Plus all other Ford models. Manuals. www.diamondfarmtractorparts.com Call 1-800-481-1353.

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1966 FORD THUNDERBIRD Convertible, SPECIAL PURCHASE OF new and near390 auto., always shedded, phone for new 2014-2015 Crosstrek XVs. Save up to more details. 306-259-4430, Young, SK. $5000. Come in quickly!! 1-877-373-2662. www.subaruofsaskatoon.ca DL #914077.

WANTED: VOLKSWAGON AIR cooled motor used in small research plot combines; Also wanted 1960-1965 VW bug.

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1990 LOADLINE TRIAXLE HOPPER 2 - Volvos with new Berg’s Grain Box and Pintle plate, 18 spd Std - Pre-emmission Cat Engine.

2 - Peterbilts - 18 Speed std Eaton Fuller - with new Berg’s Grain Box and 5/8” Pintle plate - Pre-Emission Cat Engine.

2 - International - 2006 Eagle 18 Speed Eaton Fuller Automatic NEW BERG’S GP20 SINGLE/ Trans- New Berg’s Grain Box SINGLE GRAIN PUP 5/8” Pintle plate - Cat Engine.

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2007 MACK, 10 speed Eaton auto., new 20’ CIM B&H, 380,000 kms., fresh Sask. safeties. Call 306-270-6399, Saskatoon, SK. www.78truxsales.com DL #316542.

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 2009 IH PROSTAR, 500 HP Cummins, 18 spd, 46,000 rears, 4-way locks, 485,000 online at: www.kramble.net kms $41,000. 780-206-1234, Barrhead, AB 20+ TANDEMS: Standards & Automatics. 2006 KENWORTH W900, 565 Cummins, 18 Yellowhead Sales, 306-783-2899, Yorkton, spd., 46,000 rears, double highrise bunk, SK. $38,000. 780-983-0936, Clyde, AB. IH TRUCKS, EATON AutoShift, new 20’ B&H elec. tarp; 2002 IH 440, Allison auto., 19’ BH&T, low km’s; 2008 IH 7600 tandem, ISX Cummins 10 spd., new 20’ BH&T; 2007 Peterbilt 330 S/A, Allison auto., new 16’ BH&T. Ron Brown Imp. 306-493-9393, DL #905231. www.rbisk.ca 1971 FORD F500 with B&H and roll tarp in good condition, $5500. Call 306-223-4417, Laird, SK. AUTOMATICS READY FOR HARVEST: 1994 Freightliner FL80, 8.2 Cummins, 5 spd. Allison auto., 8.5x20x60 CIM B&H, roll tarp, fresh SK safety; 2000 IHC 2674, 8.5x22.60 CIM BH&T, fresh SK safety. Clean western trucks! Neil: 306-231-8300, Humboldt, SK.

BAILIFF ONLINE AUCTION, the following are up for bids: 2013 Western Star 4900 SF, 2012 Peterbilt 388, 2006 KW T300, 2005 Freightliner M2 Tandem van body with lift. For more information, email bailiffservices@sasktel.net. Saskatoon, SK.

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TWO 2007 IHC 9400, Cat 500, 18 spd., 46 rears and lockers, 51” sleepers; (2) 2009 Mack, 485 HP, 18 spd., 46 rears and lockers, 51” sleeper; 2008 Freightliner, 515 HP, 18 spd., 46 rears and lockers, wet line kit.

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2008 IH 7600 tandem 24’ van body, power tailgate, 10 speed ISX; 2007 Freightliner SANDBLASTING AND PAINTING of heavy auto. trans., 24’ deck. Ron Brown Imp. trucks, trailers and equipment. Please call 306-493-9393, Delisle, SK. DL #905231 for details. Can-Am Truck Export Ltd., www.rbisk.ca 1-800-938-3323, Delisle, SK. CAN-AM TRUCK EXPORT LTD., Delisle, KENWORTHS: 2007 T800 500 Cat 18 SK. 1-800-938-3323. 2006 Western Star spd., 46 diff. lockers; 2009 T660, new pre- C15 Cat, 18-46, 36” flat-top, low kms, new emission, 525 ISX, new 18 spd. and clutch, safety, $50,000; 1998 Timpte convertible 46 diff., lockers; 2008 T800 daycab, 500 grain trailer, 48’, tandem, air ride, Cat, 18 spd., lockers, new clutch and trans; $20,000; 2009 Western Star CC 60 Detroit, 2014 Western Star 4900, 46 diff. Detroit, 18 fronts, 46 rears, 4-way locks, 460,000 18 spd., 4-way locks; 2008 Freightliner kms, $60,000; 2007 IHC 4400, DT466, 6 Cascadia, daycab, Detroit 515, 18 spd., spd., air ride, w/24’ van, 325,000 kms, lockers; 2007 IH 9900i, 525 ISX, 18 spd, $16,000; 400 KW to 800 KW gensets, low 3-way lockers; 2007 IH 9200 daycab, 450 hrs; 2002 Pete 320, 3126 Cat, auto w/side ISX, 13 spd; 1996 T800, Cat, 13 spd., re- load garbage unit, $30,000; 2008 Kenbuilt trans., diffs and injectors; 2006 Pete worth 800 daycab, C15 Cat, 18 spd., 46 379, daycab, 500 Cat, 18 spd., lockers, rears, 4-way locks, 700,000 kms, $68,000; new rebuilt eng., new clutch; 2005 Mack 2003 Freightliner Columbia, Detroit 60 SeCH613, 18 spd., lockers, wet kit, 450,000 ries, 13 spd., 40 rears, $23,000; Gensets kms; 2- 1996 FLD 120 Freightliners, 425 also available. Financing available OAC. Cat, 430 Detroit, lockers. Ron Brown Im- www.can-amtruck.com DL #910420. plements, Delisle, SK., 306-493-9393. DL 905231. www.rbisk.ca SLEEPERS AND DAY CABS. New and used. Huge inventory across Western SLEEPERS AND DAY CABS. New and Canada at www.Maximinc.Com or call used. Huge inventory across Western Maxim Truck & Trailer, 1-888-986-2946.

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CHIEF WESTLAND AND CARADON BIN extensions, sheets, stiffeners, etc. Now available. Call Bill, 780-986-5548, Leduc, AB. www.starlinesales.com

CAT 312B BACKHOE, starts and operates well. All glass and drive sprockets good, FOR SALE: 1000 acres of flax straw to be extra bucket thumb, 18,000+ on hr meter, baled right behind combine. Phone $40,000. Bill 780-482-5273 Edmonton, AB. 780-878-4655, Ferintosh, AB. FROESE CUSTOM SWATHING, M155 1994 VOLVO 150 wheel loader, good MacDon swathers w/30’ header attach. cond., $35,000. 780-983-0936, Clyde, AB. and GPS. Will swath grain and canola in AB and SK. 403-952-4422, Rolling Hills, AB. CAT D6H XL Series II crawler dozer, multi shank ripper, sound suppressed cab, new undercarriage, extensive work order.

780-983-0936, Clyde, AB. LONG LAKE TRUCKING, two units, custom hay hauling. 306-567-7100, Imperial, SK. CLIFF’S USED CRAWLER PARTS. Some older Cats, IH and Allis Chalmers.

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DECKS, DRY VANS, reefers and storage Call today 306-933-2950. Visit us at: trailers at: www.Maximinc.Com or call www.maverickconstruction.ca TOW TRUCK, 1993 F700, 10 spd., Vulcan Maxim Truck & Trailer, 1-888-986-2946. towing unit (will separate). Pro Ag Sales, BRUSH MULCHING. The fast, effective 306-441-2030 anytime North Battleford SK way to clear land. Four season service, competitive rates, 275 HP unit, also avail.

1981 FORD 8000 Pole Truck, Cat 3208, trackhoe with thumb, multiple bucket at4 spd. A/T, service body, 17,500 lbs. Pittachments. Bury rock and brush piles and man PC1500 pole cat, $6980. fence line clearing. Borysiuk Contracting 1-800-667-4515, www.combineworld.com Inc., www.bcisk.ca Prince Albert, SK., DECKS, DRY VANS, reefers and storage TWO 14X12’ STEEL galvanized doors off a 306-960-3804. trailers at: www.Maximinc.Com or call Fairford shed, could be taken down for a fence, fair condition, 25 yrs. old. Call NEUFELD ENT. CORRAL CLEANING, Maxim Truck & Trailer, 1-888-986-2946.

306-463-4866, Kindersley, SK. payloader, Bobcat with rubber tracks and vertical beater spreaders.

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BROCK (BUTLER) GRAIN BIN PARTS and accessories available at Rosler Construction. 306-933-0033, Saskatoon, SK. EXTREME DUTY BRUSHCUTTER. Made in Canada, 1/4” steel, 66” cut Omni HD gearbox & Parker hyd. motor. Cuts up to 4” trees, two 1/2”x3”x24” blades on a stump jumper, c/w hyd. hoses and flat face couplers. Std. flow operation, open rear discharge prevents under deck build up, fits most skidsteers, $4995. 72” & 80” also in stock. Agrimex, 306-331-7443, Dysart, SK. Or 306-529-8043, Regina, SK.

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

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

SUPERIOR HOPPER BINS: Concrete mount, steel floor mount hopper bins all sizes; 21’ 8000 bu., triple skids, set up $20,400; 24’ 10,000 bu. triple skids, set up $26,900; 18’ 5000 bu. double skids, USED, REBUILT or NEW engines. Spe- $13,350. Freight extra on all bins. Call cializing in Cummins, have all makes, large Middle Lake Steel, 306-367-4306, inventory of parts, re-powering is our spe- 306-367-2408. www.middlelakesteel.com cialty. 1-877-557-3797, Ponoka, AB. FOR ALL YOUR grain storage, hopper DIESEL ENGINES, OVERHAUL kits and cone and steel floor requirements contact: parts for most makes. Cat, CIH, Cummins, Kevin’s Custom Ag in Nipawin, SK. Toll Detroit, Mack. M&M Equipment Ltd., Parts free: 1-888-304-2837. and Service phone: 306-543-8377, fax: 306-543-2111, Regina, SK.

290 CUMMINS, 350 Detroit, 671 Detroit, Series 60 cores. 306-539-4642, Regina, SK 2000 CHAMPION 740 Grader, exc. cond., new rubber, new AC system, perfect glass.

WANTED DIESEL CORES: ISX and N14 bailiffservices@sasktel.net Saskatoon SK. Cummins, C15 Cats, Detroits Ddec 3, 4, DD15. Can-Am Truck 1-800-938-3323.

1980 D6D DOZER, wide pad, winch; 1993 D37 P6 6-way dozer, cab. 306-304-1959.

Goodsoil, SK. 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.

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

DIAMOND CANVAS SHELTERS, sizes ranging from 15’ wide to 120’ wide, any length. Call Bill 780-986-5548, Leduc, AB. www.starlinesales.com HYDRAULIC PULL SCRAPERS 10 to 25 yds., exc. cond.; Loader and scraper tires, custom conversions available. Looking for Cat cable scrapers. Quick Drain Sales Ltd., 306-231-7318, 306-682-4520 Muenster SK

INSULATED FARM SHOP packages or built on site, for early booking call 1-800-667-4990 or visit our website: www.warmanhomecentre.com

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

STRAIGHT WALL BUILDING packages or built on site. For early booking call 1-800-667-4990 or visit our website: www.warmanhomecentre.com

2000 BOMAG BW90AD-2, vibratory roll- WOOD POST BUILDING packages or built er, 1100 hrs., Kubota diesel, 36” drums. on site. For early booking call 1-800-667-4990 or visit our website: 1-800-667-4515, www.combineworld.com www.warmanhomecentre.com

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2008 GENIE S45 Boom Lift, 4048 hrs., 45’ lift, Deutz diesel, 8” platform, 500 lbs. BEHLEN STEEL BUILDINGS, quonsets, capacity. $23,800. Call 1-800-667-4515 or convex and rigid frame straight walls, grain tanks, metal cladding, farm- comvisit www.combineworld.com mercial. Construction and concrete crews.

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SAKUNDIAK AUGERS: 7”x45’ w/16 HP Kohler eng.; 7”x41’, no eng., 7”x37’, 16 HP B&S eng.; 8”x52’ PTO; 10x65 swing, PTO hyd. drive; 5 yard Ashland scraper, good condition; Flood Dale swath roller, PBH. 306-944-4325, 306-231-8355, Bruno, SK. HORNOI LEASING NEW and used 20’ and BEAVER CONTAINER SYSTEMS, new 40’ sea cans for sale or rent. Call and used sea containers, all sizes. 306-757-2828, Regina, SK. 306-220-1278, Saskatoon and Regina, SK. SHIPPING CONTAINERS FOR SALE. 20’20’ and 40’ SHIPPING CONTAINERS 53’, delivery/ rental/ storage available. For and storage trailers. Large Sask. inventory. inventory and prices call: 306-262-2899, Phone 1-800-843-3984 or 306-781-2600.

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RM45 MERIDIAN, $34,500; RM55 Meridian, $36,500. Call 306-648-3622, Gravelbourg, SK. USED AUGERS: 2013 R10x41 Wheatheart, loaded, $9995; 2014 TL12-39, loaded, $14,995.

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FLEXI-COIL 10x50 PTO auger, good condition, $1000. 306-493-9393, Dodsland, SK.

COMPLETE SEED Cleaning Equipment Line. 6 row Carter Day indent, 668 Clipper wind and screen machine. Pegasus gravity table, 6 row Carter Day Precision grader, 3 shoot Sortex Colour Sorter, 2 dust collectors, numerous grain legs, belt conveyors, 80’ digital truck scale, numerous parts for above listed equipment. Reason for selling-built new seed cleaning plant with all new equipment. Perfect setup for someone wanting to get into the seed cleaning business. Wanting to sell as a complete line will be considered first and foremost.

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We know that farming is enough of a gamble SPRAY AIR 12-61 12” Auger, mechanical so if you want to sell it fast place your ad in swing, vg cond., needs swing driveshaft, the Alberta Farmer Express classifieds. It’s a Sure Thing. Call our toll-free number today. $3000. 780-221-3980, Brownfield, AB. We have friendly staff ready to help. 1-8002008 WESTFIELD 10”x61’ swing auger, 667-7770. $8000; Sakundiak 10”x51’ self-propelled, $13,500. 780-679-7795, Camrose, AB. REMOTE CONTROL SWING AUGER movers, trailer chute openers, endgate and hoist systems, wireless full bin alarms, swing belt movers, wireless TractorCams, motorized utility carts. All shipped directly to you. Safety, convenience, reliability.

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306-946-7923, Young, SK. 1976 VERSATILE 400 18’ Swather, good condition. 306-366-4720, St. Gregor, SK. PATENT PENDING JD 36’ A400, single swath, 571 cut (204) 825-8030 or (204) 744-2773 2010 hrs, dbl. knife dr., HID’s, underbelly death gmdevloo@gmail.com roller, AutoSteer ready (not installed), S/N 1EOA400XVAA360105.

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WANTED: JD 7810 c/w FEL & 3-PTH; SP or PTO bale wagon; JD or IHC end wheel drills. Small square baler. 403-394-4401.

2015 CASE RB56 baler, under 1,000 bales, wide tires, $49,000. Call Steve 780-674-8080, Cherhill, AB. 2007 NH BR780A, 1 owner, autotie, 1000 PTO, Mega wide PU, done approx. 15,000 bales, stored inside. Retired. Lloydminster, SK. 306-825-2440 or 780-872-6461.

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2001 MACDON 972 25’ header, Keer 2009 CASE/IH 9120, 1100 machine hrs., Shears, double swath, new knife, exc. 1400 eng. hrs, 900/60/R32 tires, 2016 header, fine cut chopper, electric tarp, shape. Call 306-435-7893, Moosomin, SK. shedded, $175,000; 35’ MacDon 974 flex WANTED: GOOD USED MacDon header straight cut header, slow mover, split reel, transport to fit 30’ 972 MacDon header. fore/aft pea auger, $23,000. Combine and 306-435-7893, Moosomin, SK. both headers asking $191,000.

306-862-5993, 306-862-7138, Nipawin, SK 2014 CASE DH362 header 35’, to fit CIH swather, like new, $19,500. 306-861-4592, 2000 CASE/IH 2388 w/1015 header, Fillmore, SK. $65,000; 2004 2388 w/2015 PU header, $115,000; 2006 2388 w/2015 PU header, DOEPKER DRIVE ON Transport, nearly new $130,000. A.E. Chicoine Farm Equipment, tires, very good condition, $3500. 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK. 306-561-7780, Davidson, SK. TRAILTECH SWATHER CARRIER, up to 36’.

Good tires, brakes, and lights. Excellent 2014 760TT, fully loaded, 700/1000 hrs., cond., $5500. 306-548-4315. Sturgis, SK. $325,000 Cdn OBO; 2014 760, fully loaded, 600/900 hrs., RWA duals, exc. cond., $285,000 Cdn OBO; 2011 750, 900/1400 hrs., duals exc. cond., $189,500 Cdn OBO; RAKE-UP COMBINE PU, 8 belt, exc. 2011 750, 1400/2100 hrs., duals exc. cond., $3500; 20’ MacDon PU reel, $2000; cond., $129,500 Cdn OBO; 2006 590R, Swath roller, 7’, $500; Hydraulic Kleen- 1800/2900 hrs., loaded, duals, RWA, Cut crop divider, $750. Pro Ag Sales, $114,500 Cdn OBO; 2013 MacDon FD75, 306-441-2030 anytime North Battleford SK 35’ flex draper, exc. cond., $65,500 Cdn OBO. Delivery available. 218-779-1710.

105 BALE MODEL 1044 bale wagon with retriever; And 2 MF square balers, model 24 & 3. Call 306-627-3445, Blumenhof, SK

NEW HOLLAND HW325 CAB, fits other NH TR99, SWATHMASTER pickup, factory CNH swathers, good condition. For more duals, Redekop MAV chopper, all options, field ready, $43,500. information call 1-800-667-4515 or visit: shedded, 403-350-9088, Delburne, AB. www.combineworld.com 2009 NH 9070, 1793/1474 hrs, IntelliView II display, Y&M, remote sieve adjust, elec. stonetrap, duals, diff. lock, long auger, PSD, deluxe chopper, chaff spreader, c/w 76-C 14’ Swathmaster PU plus 2003 CIH WD1203 SALVAGE, good cab, enNH 94-C 36’ draper header, fore/aft, split gine, hyd. parts and auto guide. Call 1982 INTERNATIONAL 1480, carefully op- PU reel, single knife drive, gauge wheels, 1-800-667-4515, www.combineworld.com erated and maintained, exc. cond., shed- transport, all stored inside, $180,000 OBO. Call 780-608-9290, Strome, AB. NH HW325 SALVAGE cab, axle, engine, ded, $9000. 403-804-4737, Strathmore AB lots of good parts. Call 1-800-667-4515 or TR85 HYDRO, always shedded, 2500 hrs., visit www.combineworld.com CIH 2388, w/pickup header, performance near new rubber, $7900. Pro Ag Sales, CASE/IH 8825 SP, 30’ sliding table, w/PU monitor, AFX rotor, straw chopper, recent 306-441-2030 anytime North Battleford SK reel, good condition, $27,500 OBO. Call work order, exc. cond., always shedded, $47,000. 403-350-9088, Red Deer, AB. 1997 NH TR96, Cat V8 eng., 3882 eng.

306-395-2265, Chaplin, SK. hrs., 2892 threshing hrs., newer rub bars, CIH 8230 PT 30’ batt reels, exc. cond. al- 1480 CASE/IH w/PU header, recent en- concaves, good 30.5x32 tires, new chaffer ways shedded, $3000; Swath roller, $600. gine overhaul, $6000 OBO. 306-734-2932, $9000; 1998 NH TR98, Ford six cyl., 3721 306-690-7227, Moose Jaw, SK. 306-675-4883, 306-331-7456, Lipton, SK eng. hrs., 2547 sep. hrs., good 30.5x32 725 IH 25’ PT swather, always shedded, 2012 CIH 8230, 1301 eng. hrs., 868 rotor tires, Redekop chopper, Rake-Up PU, good condition, $2000. Call 306-781-2904, hrs., exc. cond., field ready. 780-872-8209, $20,000; 30’ NH 94C header, TR adapters, lifters, $18,500. 306-932-4452, Plenty, SK. Lajord, SK. 306-823-4456 Neilburg, SK. 1998 35’ WESTWARD 9300, 960 header, 1996 2188 1015 header, IH PU, new belts, PU reel, turbo, big tires, $29,500; 1995 30’ ultra control header height with lateral MacDon Premier 2900, PU reel, 960 Mac- header control, 4900 eng., hrs, 3690 2000 R62, 8.3L Cummins eng., 3053 sep.

Don header, 21.5-16.1 tires, $19,500; thrashing hrs. Speciality rotor with accel- hrs., c/w header, 12’ Swathmaster PU, 1995 Case/IH 8820, 30’ header, PU reel, erated rotor auger conversion kit in stain- nice cond., field ready, $35,000. Call for 21.5-16.1 tires, $17,500. All swathers in less steel. Heavy cone, extended unloading details 306-961-8291, Prince Albert, SK. exc. cond. 306-861-4592, Fillmore, SK. auger, Redekop 250 on the back and inter2014 CASE DH362 header 35’, to fit CIH nal chopper, Harvest Service concave, rear GLEANER M3 HYDRO., approx. 2500 eng. swather, like new, $19,500. 306-861-4592, tires 80%, one new front tire the other hrs. good conditions. Call for details, 80%. $20,000 OBO. Call 306-834-5035, or 306-257-3578, Allan, SK. Fillmore, SK. 306-834-7885, Kerrobert, SK. GLEANER S77 SALVAGE, duals, pickup 2014 MACDON M155, w/D65 35’ header, c/w free form roller, Trimble Autopilot 2011 CASE/IH 8120, 3016 PU header, and many good low hour parts still AutoSteer, 365 eng. hrs., 290 header hrs. 800 hrs., deluxe cab, duals, exc. cond., available. Call us now! 1-800-667-4515 or visit: www.combineworld.com Call 306-873-9221, Archerwill, SK. $240,000. Call 306-223-4417, Laird, SK. 1998 WESTWARD PT, 25’ swather with U2 3RD LIFT KIT. Upgrade your combine’s 1985 GLEANER N7; 1984 Gleaner N7 and PU reel, always shedded, $3000. Call lifting capacity by adding a 3rd cylinder. 1984 Gleaner N6. All 3 combine are in ex306-782-7023, Willowbrook, SK. field ready condition. Phone Complete kit with cyl., mounts and hoses. cellent 306-675-4419, Ituna, SK. 1982 VERSATILE 4400 SP, 24’ Dresser www.combineworld.com 1-800-667-4515.

Waukesha 4 cyl., diesel, 2149 hrs, CAHR, 18.4x16.1 drive wheels, well maintained, CIH 8010 CAB complete, in good condition, $13,800. Call 1-800-667-4515 or visit shedded, 306-338-2927, Wadena,SK. www.combineworld.com WANTED: 1988 JD 8820 combine. Good MACDON 205 SWATHER 36’, 410 hrs., and clean. 780-672-3755, Camrose, AB. mtd. roller, Roto-Shears, only cut canola, 1990 CIH 1680, all updates, vg cond, 4500 like new. Retiring. Harvey Linnen hrs, PU & PU header. Norm 306-857-2117, JD 9650 STS c/w 914P PU, 1893 hrs., 780-838-7222, Raymore, SK. 306-867-3998, Strongfield, SK. new teeth & belt on PU, long unload aufield ready, shedded, Sunnybrook secWESTWARD 3000 25’ PT swather autofold, CASE/IH 1640 combine, 1900 hrs., good ger, concaves, Greenstar monitor. Call/ batt reel, not used last 10 yrs., very low condition, always shedded, $10,000 OBO. tional text Trent: 403-934-8765, Standard, AB. acres, always shedded, excellent cond., 306-781-2904, Lajord, SK. $3500. Call 306-595-4706, Pelly, SK. 2008 JD 9870, 2700/1800 hrs., c/w PU, CIH 6500 SP, 21’, MacDon PU reel, 2870 1997 CASE/IH 2188, 3000 sep. hrs, auto 800 Firestone tires, shedded, $160,000. hrs., new wobble box, knife, canvas, HHC, chopper plus ready cut chopper, 780-679-795, Camrose, AB. hopper extension, very good tires, rock $10,500 OBO. 306-338-7603, Margo, SK. trap, long auger, 2015 Swathmaster PU 2005 JD 9660 STS, 615 PU, duals, Conheader, excellent, condition, $29,500. tour-Master, shedded, 2220 sep. hrs., serviced and Greenlighted, vg cond. $87,500 306-861-4592, Fillmore, SK. firm. 780-853-7248, Dewberry, AB. KOENDERS SWATH MOUNT crop roller, 2008 8010, 1398 sep. hrs., long auger, 9.5’, poly ribbed drum, used very little, exc loaded, 2016 PU, new rotor & concaves, 2009 JD 9770, 1393 hrs., Contour-Master shedded, $1800. 780-908-3441, Leduc AB $40,000 red light just completed, shedded, feeder house, AutoHeight control, AutoFLEXI-COIL SWATH ROLLER, like new con- premium cond. Terre Bonne Seed Farm, Steer ready, Firestone rubber, camera system, electric roll tarp, vg, always stored in306-921-8594, 306-752-4810, Melfort, SK. dition. Call 306-493-9393, Dodsland, SK. side, $180,000. 306-859-7804, Beechy, SK. HONEYBEE WS30 HEADERS complete 2007 CASE/IH 7010, dual wheels, w/2016 for swathers, starting at $9980. Call header, $170,000. Call A.E. Chicoine Farm 2014 JD 5680 STS, 800 sep. hrs., big duals, chopper, folding hopper top, vg cond., Equipment, 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK. 1-800-667-4515, www.combineworld.com $255,000. Neil 306-231-8300, Humboldt.

2 JD 9650 WALKER combines, 1 purchased new in 2003, 2237 sep. hrs., low acres in last 4 years, always shedded. Purchased 5 years ago (2002 yr.), 3423 sep. hrs., large work order at time of purchase, new eng., major Greenlight. Low hrs. on major work order. Both machines field ready. Retiring Harvey Linnen 780-838-7222, Raymore SK

2010 HONEYBEE SP40, DKD, transport, for CNH combines, nice condition, $29,900. Call us at 1-800-667-4515 or visit www.combineworld.com 2009 MACDON FD70, 35’, $45,000; 36’ Honey Bee, $31,000. Both shedded, w/JD adaptors. 306-625-7939, Kincaid, SK.

2000 JD 9750-STS, 2980 separator hrs., 2009 FD70 40’, Case adapter, double knife, 3966 engine hrs., w/dual wheel kit, pea auger, many new parts, shedded, $48,500. 306-776-2496, Wilcox, SK. $60,000. 306-896-2311, Langenburg, SK. 2011 9870, loaded w/options, only 700 1998 CIH 1010 30’ header, hydro., fore sep. hrs., $249,000 CDN OBO; 2010 9770, and aft, batt reel, Gaterman lifters, used 1 loaded w/options, only 690 sep. hrs., year in the last 7, exc. cond., w/trailer. $229,000 CDN OBO. Both excellent & only $5500 OBO. 306-459-2720, Ogema, SK. used on small grains. Call 218-779-1710.

IH 1010 30’ header, PU reel, new wobble box, knife and guards, $6000. Call 306-483-7234, Carnduff, SK. 244 2nd Avenue, Arborfield, SK 2- JD 930D straight cut headers w/movers and PU reels. Retiring. Harvey Linnen Dan Edwards: 780-838-7222, Raymore, SK.

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1987 MF 8560, rotary, 4077 hours, PU header, straw and chaff spreaders, runs well, $8000. 306-831-8757, Elrose, SK.

2014 CASE/IH 3152 35’ rigid draper header, slow spd. trans., low acres, field ready, $42,000; 2008 30’ & 2009 35’ Case/IH 2020 flex headers, $22,000/ea.

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1994 MF 8460 Conventional, 2850 hrs., CROP LIFTERS, 18 FlexiFloats, $100 each; Mercedes, Rake-Up PU, shedded, good. Fine cut chopper to fit JD 9600, like new condition, $4000.

780-771-2155, 306-944-4325, 306-231-8355, Bruno, SK. 780-404-1212, Wandering River, AB. 1975 MF 750 SP diesel combine, chaff spreader, straw chopper, PU, shedded, RECONDITIONED COMBINE HEADERS. RIGID and flex, most makes and sizes; exc. shape. 306-549-4701, Hafford, SK. also header transports. Ed Lorenz, 2013 CHALLENGER 560C (Massey 8560) 306-344-4811, Paradise Hill, SK. or webfully loaded, 587 sep. hrs., c/w PU header, site: www.straightcutheaders.com duals. Retired, mint unit. $320,000 OBO. DUALS AND TRACKS Combine World has 306-345-2039, Pense, SK. dual and track solutions for a multitude of 1987 MF COMBINE 850, 9001 header, agriculture equipment! Call us now!

2600 hrs., always shedded, exc. shape 1-800-667-4515. www.combineworld.com $6500; 1987 760 Massey combine, 2400 hrs., lots of new parts, field ready, always shedded, $3500. 306-795-7066, Ituna, SK.

CASE 2015 PICKUP Header, c/w rake-up pickup, very good condition, $7500 OBO. 403-350-9088, Delburne, AB. NH 971 16’ Pickup Header, unused (new), perfect for double swath combining, $6500. 403-350-9088, Delburne, AB. 2012 MACDON 2152 45’ header, always shedded, low acres, hyd. fore/aft, hyd. tilt, PU reel, double knife drive, 4 available, $40,000 each. 403-647-7391, Foremost AB 2011 MACDON D60S draper header, 35’, 6 batt. PU reel, slow spd. trans., pea auger, new canvases, fits Case or NH, $44,000.

780-841-1496, Fort Vermilion, AB. 2008 JD 936D Header, pickup reel, shedded, very good condition. 780-877-2339, 780-877-2326, Edberg, AB. CASE/IH 1020 25’ flex header w/PU reel, exc. cond., $7500 OBO. 306-734-2932, 306-690-7227, Moose Jaw, SK. 2009 JD 615 PU header, 15’W, used very little, always shedded. Open to offers.

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RECONDITIONED rigid and flex, most 2013 JD S690, 730 sep. hrs., 615 PU head- makes and sizes; also header transports. er, 520x42 duals, powercast tailboard, Pro- Ed Lorenz, 306-344-4811, Paradise Hill, SK Drive, power fold hopper ext., $15,000 www.straightcutheaders.com w/o, $319,000. 306-948-7223, Biggar, SK. 2002 HONEYBEE 36’ with JD adapter & JD FINAL DRIVES: Used and rebuilt for pea auger, new knife, always shedded, vg 9400-9610, CTS & STS. Sold w/warranty. cond., $19,500. 306-948-9870, Biggar, SK. 1-800-667-4515, www.combineworld.com 1995 MACDON 960, 36’ draper header, 2009 JD 9670, loaded, w/PU header, 1500 exc. fits JD; 30’ MF 9030 w/PU reel; 25’ hours, shedded, $151,000. 306-625-7939, Claas (8560 MF), PU reel; 24’ JD 224 SeKincaid, SK. ries, fits Case 2188; 24’ IH straight cut; 22’ Sund PU on Case header; 14’ Sund PU; 17’ 2001 JD 9650 STS, 2843 threshing hrs., Claas straight cut; 16’ Cockshutt, fits 4108 eng., 18 hrs. since Greenlight, 2 sets White 8600; 24’ JD 100, fits 7700; Extra of concaves, very nice, $77,000. Coulter PU wheels; Cockshutt 8800 and 306-648-2801 or 306-648-7848, Gravel- 8700 combines w/header reversers, othbourg, SK. ers for parts; Fresh JD 8820 for parts; JD 2010 JD 9770 w/215 PU, 1200 sep. hrs, PU’s; 7721 JD combine, vg. Sieve rebuildfully loaded, duals, Michel’s cover, shed- ing. Roland, 306-256-7088 Cudworth SK ded, Greenlighted in 2016, $208,000. Ste- 1994 NH 971, 30’ headers, one with PU ven Brewster, 306-731-7235, Earl Grey SK. reel, other unit batt reel, double knife drive, both in real good condition. Call STRAW WALKER COMBINE, ideal for 306-682-2338, Humboldt, SK. baling: 2006 JD 9660 WTS, 914 PU, duals, 2300/1550 hrs., $132,500. A.E. Chi- LIKE NEW AUGER for 635 Flex Header, coine Farm Equipment, 306-449-2255, $6500 new, asking $3500. Phone Storthoaks, SK. 306-948-7223, Biggar, SK. JD 7721 PT Titan II, very little acres last in PEA AUGERS for MacDon and Honeybee. five years, needs a gearbox, shedded, open 35’ for $4950 or 40’ for $5450. Call to offers. 306-577-7164, Kisbey, SK. 1-800-667-4515 or visit our website at www.combineworld.com JD 7720 TITAN II with 212 PU header and 224 straight cut header, field ready, 2003 MACDON 972, 30’, CIH adaptor, $18,000 OBO. 306-563-8482, Yorkton, SK. $14,500. 306-835-7830 cell, Punnichy, SK.

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Precision Cam your source for implement, FORDSON 671 TRACTOR w/7’ cult., Selectcow cam and farm yard camera systems. O-Speed trans., exc. cond., pics available if www.precisioncam.ca, Allen Leigh Security interested. Call 306-378-7789, Elrose, SK. & Comm, Brandon, MB., 1-866-289-8164.

FORD TW25, FWA, 6000 hrs., w/894 Allied 2010 JOHN DEERE 1830 61’, 10” sp, DS loader, grapple, $19,500. 306-640-8034, dry, Poirier openers, Alpine liquid kit Stk: WHY CHOOSE ROTO SHEAR 306-266-2016 Glen, Wood Mountain, SK. 023964, $67,500. 1-888-905-7010, Swift WE’RE A CUT ABOVE THE REST Current, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca

2015 SEED HAWK 84-12 84’ 12” spacing, steel seed and fertilizer knives, Stk: 022334, $352,000. 1-888-905-7010, Saskatoon, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca

TRIPLE B WRECKING, wrecking tractors, combines, cults., drills, swathers, mixmills. 2010 CASE/IH ATX700 70’, rubber packetc. We buy equipment. 306-246-4260, ers, high float tires, double shoot, Stk: 306-441-0655, Richard, SK. 020407, $94,000. 1-888-905-7010, Swift Current, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca LOEFFELHOLZ TRACTOR AND COMBINE Salvage, Cudworth, SK., 306-256-7107. 2013 SEED HAWK 60-12 60’, twin wing, We sell new, used and remanufactured semi pneumatic packers, DD, SH 800 TBH, parts for most farm tractors and combines.

Stk 017840, $335,000. Prince Albert, SK., 1-888-905-7010. redheadequipment.ca COMB-TRAC SALVAGE. We sell new and used parts for most makes of tractors, 2009 SEED HAWK 66-12 66’, 12” sp., sincombines, balers, mixmills and swathers. gle knife, pneum. pkrs, 30.8 rear tires, Stk: 306-997-2209, 1-877-318-2221, Borden, 021475, $205,000. 888-905-7010, Prince Albert, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca SK. We buy machinery.

SMITH’S TRACTOR WRECKING. Huge 2012 BOURGAULT 3320 QDA 66’, 10” sp., inventory new and used tractor parts. c/w L6550 tank, MRB, NH3 kit, duals Stk: 02317, $295,000. Call 1-888-905-7010, 1-888-676-4847.

Saskatoon, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca LEXION 400 & 500 Salvage, wide & narrow body, walker & rotary. Lots of parts! 2012 BOURGAULT 3320 QDA 66’, 10” sp., c/w L6550 tank, MRB, NH3 kit, duals Stk: 1-800-667-4515, www.combineworld.com 02317, $295,000. Call 1-888-905-7010, G.S. TRACTOR SALVAGE, JD tractors Saskatoon, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca only. Call 306-497-3535, Blaine Lake, SK. 2006 BOURGAULT 5710 40’ 9.8” spacing, WRECKING COMBINES: IHC 1482, 1460, steel packers, 6200 Stk: 020500, Cart www.redheadequipment.ca or 915, 914, 815, 715; JD 7721, 7701, 7700, $60,000.

6601, 6600, 105; MF 860, 850, 851, 760, 1-888-905-7010, Swift Current, SK. 751, 750, 510, S92; NH TR70, 95; White 8900, 8800, 8700, 8650, 8600; CFE 5542; 2010 CASE/IH ATX700 70’, rubber packGleaner C, F, L, M; CCIL 9600, 951; Vers. ers, high float tires, double shoot, Stk: 020407, $94,000. 1-888-905-7010, Swift 2000. Call 306-876-4607, Goodeve, SK. Current, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca 2013 SEED HAWK 60-12 60’, twin wing, semi pneumatic packers, DD, SH 800 TBH, DEGELMAN 542 HYDRAULIC Reel Drive Stk 017840, $335,000. Prince Albert, SK., Rockpicker, very good condition. 1-888-905-7010. redheadequipment.ca 780-221-3980, Brownfield, AB. 2010 JOHN DEERE 1830 61’, 10” sp, DS ROCK-O-MATIC #57 ROCKPICKER, PTO, 7’ dry, Poirier openers, Alpine liquid kit Stk: bucket, high lift, excellent condition, 023964, $67,500. 1-888-905-7010, Swift $2250 OBO. 306-233-7889, Cudworth, SK. Current, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca 2008 SEEDMASTER 50x12: Retiring, must sell this mint field ready unit! Stone free, low acres, one owner, 2100 gal. fert., 300 JIFFY 900 SILAGE WAGON, 3 axle, very bu. seed. Smart Hitch, four cameras. good condition, $7000 OBO. 403-631-2373 $100,000 OBO. 306-345-2039, Pense, SK. or 403-994-0581, Olds, AB. 2008 NEW HOLLAND SD440 51’, 10” spacJIFFY HYDUMP 700 silage wagon, good ing on 3.5” steel packers, Dutch paired row condition, $4500 OBO. 403-742-4377, openers w/SC430 cart, double shoot, leave message, Stettler, AB. variable rate, rear duals. Packers capped since new, all new bearings in 2017, original owner, very well maintained, asking $80,000. 306-725-4286, Bulyea, SK. 2010 SEED HAWK 60’ Toolbar, 12” sp., w/Seed Hawk 400 cart, 2 fans, seed & fertilizer distributing kit auger. Also NH kit & 2014 NH SP240F 120’, 1200 gal. SS tank, winch $170,000. 306-449-2255, A.E. ChiIntelliView IV , AccuBoom, AutoBoom, Stk coine Farm Equipment Ltd., Storthoaks SK. 024111, $299,000.

1-888-905-7010, 2011 SEED HAWK 50’, 12” sp., tool bar Lloydminster. www.redheadequipment.ca 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.

HEAVY DUTY WHEEL DOLLY. Change your sprayer tires in less than an hour! Over 250 units sold. Perfect tool for safely and quickly moving or changing large wheels and tires, $1499. Phone 403-892-3303, Carmangay, AB., www.hdwheeldolly.com SPRA COUPE 4655, 800 hrs., auto, Outback AutoSteer and mapping, 2 sets of tires, new floaters, $75,000. Wandering River, AB. 780-771-2155, 780-404-1212.

2013 JD 4940 120’, BoomTrac, sect. control, AutoSteer, 2630 monitor, Stk: 02415, $240,000. 1-888-905-7010, Prince Albert, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca

2015 CASE/IH 4440 120’, AIM, AutoBoom, AccuBoom, Pro 700 Stk: 023153 Precision Cam your source for implement, $475,000. 1-888-905-7010, Swift Current, cow cam and farm yard camera systems. www.precisioncam.ca, Allen Leigh Security SK. www.redheadequipment.ca & Comm, Brandon, MB., 1-866-289-8164.

JD 4830: FOUR like new 600/65R38 tires, $9500 for the set. Phone 306-948-7223, Biggar, SK. Precision Cam your source for implement, 2013 APACHE 1020, 470 hrs., duals, 100’, cow cam and farm yard camera systems.

1000 gal. tank, AutoSteer, AutoBoom, www.precisioncam.ca, Allen Leigh Security Auto Section. One owner, retiring. & Comm, Brandon, MB., 1-866-289-8164. $190,000 OBO. 306-591-1133, Pense, SK.

MOON HEAVY HAUL pulling air drills/ air seeders, packer bars, Alberta and Sask. 30 years experience. Call Bob Davidson, Drumheller, AB. 403-823-0746.

2006 FLEXI-COIL 5000 HD 51’, 10” spacing, 5” rubber packers, SS, $20,000; 2001 Bourgault 5440 dual fans, air seeder hopper, $21,000; 2004 Bourgault 6550, dual fans, rear hitch, X15 monitor, $51,000.

403-665-2341 Craigmyle, AB. 2010 SEEDMASTER 72-12 72’, 12” space, JD 1910 air cart, 3-tank metering, Stk: 020958, $132,000. 1-888-905-7010, Swift Current, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca

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2009 SEED HAWK 66-12 66’, 12” sp., single knife, pneum. pkrs, 30.8 rear tires, Stk: 021475, $205,000. 888-905-7010, Prince SALFORD VERTICAL TILL Model 2141, 2014, 22” coulters, c/w new set of coulAlbert, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca ters and hardware, mud guards on basket 2002 Morris Maxim 34’, 10” c/w 2320 frames, field ready, pics available. Contact TBT, $16,900. www.yorktonnewhol- Gregoire Seed Farms Ltd, North Battleford, land.com or 306-783-8511.

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16’ PEELED RAILS, SPECIAL 2-3” $3 ea., 125/bundle; 3-4” $9.25 ea, 100/bundle.

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SOLIDLOCK AND TREE ISLAND game wire and all accessories for installation. Heights from 26” to 120”. Ideal for elk, deer, bison, sheep, swine, cattle, etc. Tom Jensen ph/fax: 306-426-2305, Smeaton, SK.

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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1979 DEUTZ D13006 with Ezee On front end loader, 7000 hrs., $6500. Call 403-882-2406, Castor, AB.

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2006 CIH STX375, powershift, PTO, 1917 hrs; 2009 STX335, c/w 6-way Degelman blade/guard, 1281 hrs; Two 2013 Magnum 260, FWA, deluxe cab, leather, 320 hrs; 2015 Magnum 280, FWA, CVT, deluxe cab, leather, 608 hrs; 2014 Versatile 250, FWA, GPS, etc. Ph Dave 403-556-3992, Olds, AB.

DEGELMAN 6600, 14’ blade, manual angle, c/w mesh, mounts for JD 9320; Degelman 5900, 14’ blade, 6-way, c/w mesh, mounts for JD 8410 MFWD, excellent condition.

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403-823-1894, Drumheller, AB. ACREAGE EQUIPMENT: 3-PT. CULTIDiscs, Plows, Blades, Etc. 1086 REBUILT ENGINE, gear pump, 80% VATORS, tires, new paint, can be equipped w/2350 780-892-3092, Wabamun, AB. loader. Everything in mint condition. AGCO 5100 HEADER 36’ w/MH 9895 $15,000 OBO. 780-645-2206, St. Paul, AB. adapter, low hrs. with outside wheels and 2009 CASE/IH 435, Outback guidance, gauge. Wheels and Hart Carter PU reels, 710/70 tires, rear weights, std. trans., 4 shedded; AgCo 5100 36’ header w/MH hyds., 1700 hrs., shedded, asking 9895 adapter, UII PU reels, gauge wheels, $163,000. Nipawin, SK. 306-862-7138 or shedded, low hrs; AgCo 5000 36’, UII PU header, double reel, fits White or MH 306-862-5993.

9700, 9720, MF 8570 and 8590, low hrs; 2013 140A FARMALL Case/IH w/loader, Alteen 24’ wing disc w/22’.5” blades, 2” 1800 hrs., $82,000. A.E. Chicoine Farm diameter, gang shaft, good rubber; Prairie Star 30’ PT swather with PU reel, near new Equipment, 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK. belts, canvases and knife; NH 900 Forage Harvester, metal detector with Jiffy Hydra lift. 403-552-2122, Altario, AB.

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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. Round up the cash! Advertise your unwanted equipment in the Alberta Farmer Express classifieds.

MODEL 6500 Massey Ferguson forklift; American 8000 lb. forklift; and IHC 8000 forklift. Call 306-627-3445, Blumenhof, SK.

WWW.NOUTILITYBILLS.COM - Indoor & outdoor - coal, grain, multi-fuel, gas, oil, pellet, propane and wood fired boilers, cook stoves, fireplaces, furnaces, heaters and stoves. Athabasca, AB, 780-628-4835.

2-7/8” OILFIELD TUBING, $40 each; 3/4” sucker rods, $6 each. Truckload quantities only. Call 306-861-1280, Weyburn, SK.

RETIRED: 2012 JD T-670 combine, 330 cyl hrs., 2013 JD 635 flex header, $300,000; WANTED: USED, BURNT, old or ugly trac- Used pumping motors, PTO carts, 6” - 10” 2005 JD 4720 SP sprayer, 90’, 1300 hrs., tors. Newer models too! Smith’s Tractor alum. pipe. Call Dennis to discuss your $145,000; 2014 Farm King 13x70 auger Wrecking, 1-888-676-4847. needs! 403-308-1400, Taber, AB. swing away, PTO, $20,000. 306-869-7141, 306-789-9992, Beaubier SK WESTERN IRRIGATION: CADMAN Dealer.

We BUY and SELL traveling guns, pumps, NH CHAIN BALER, $2500; Neuero grain pipes, etc.; 1 Cadman 4000S wide body vac, $3000; 34’ factory drill mover, $2000; 72’ Flexi-Coil harrows, $5000; 80’ Vers. MF #36 DISCERS. Will pay top dollar big gun, like new; Selling used pipe trailers harrow $3000. 306-304-1959 Goodsoil, SK and pick from anywhere. Phone Mike & 10” pipe; Also EcoSmart water purification systems, no salt, no chemicals. Phone 306-723-4875, Cupar, SK. 306-867-9461 or 306-867-7037, Outlook, PRECISION PRESSURE WASHER: 13HP, 4000 PSI at 4 GPM, diesel water heater, 2 WANTED: NH BALE WAGONS & retriev- SK. E-mail: derdallreg@hotmail.com wands, lots of nozzles. Only used for 1 ers, any condition. Farm Equipment Findhour! Leaks diesel. Both wands leak 2 new ing Service, P.O. Box 1363, Polson, MT tires. Paid $3600, no warranty. Sold ‘as is 59860. 406-883-2118. where is’. I will not touch this unsafe unit.

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306-736-7800, Windthorst, SK. ODESSA ROCKPICKER SALES: New De- ONE TIME FENCING, sucker rod fence gelman equipment, land rollers, Straw- posts (solid steel), steel corners for sale. master, rockpickers, protill, dozer blades. www.onetimefencing.ca 1-877-542-4979.

306-957-4403, 306-536-5097, Odessa, SK. JD 2140 TRACTOR, 3PTH, dual hyd, diff. MULCHING- TREES, BRUSH, Stumps. lock, good cond.; Leon 707 loader, w/QA Call today 306-933-2950. Visit us at: www.maverickconstruction.ca bucket, little use. 306-594-2904, Norquay.

SEE EVEN IN the harsh light of sunrise and 2007 9620 W/PTO, 4060 hrs., leather, sunset with our WDR cameras. Allen Leigh 800 tires. 48 gal/min, dozer to sit avail., Security & Comm, Brandon, MB., $189,000 ,306-948-7223, Biggar, SK. 1-866-289-8164. www.precisioncam.ca

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GUARANTEED PRESSURE TREATED fence posts, lumber slabs and rails. Call Lehner Wood Preservers Ltd., ask for Ron 306-763-4232, Prince Albert, SK.

1981 JD 4640 w/707 Leon loader, 6600 hrs., 3 hyds., dual PTO, Quad Shift, single tires, $24,900. 306-948-7223, Biggar, SK. JD 7730 MFWD, IVT, 1325 hours. 4 hyd., dual PTO, GreenStar ready, rear duals and weight, $135,000 OBO. 360-537-3780, McLean, SK. 2009 JOHN DEERE 9430, 4WD, 425 HP, 24 spd., 4 hyds., 710/70R42 duals, 4257 hrs., original owner, nice condition, asking $185,000. 306-725-4286, Bulyea, SK.

JD 7330 FWA, 5542 hrs., w/JD 741 SL loader w/grapple and snow bucket. Loader never used. Tractor was not used for farming- used for pulling tires on ice road conKELLO-BILT 8’ to 20’ offset discs w/24” struction. Tractor in above avg. cond., very to 36” notched blades; Kello-Bilt 24’ to 38’ clean unit, shedded in summer. Retiring. tandem wing discs w/26” and 28” notched Harvey Linnen 780-838-7222 Raymore, SK blades and oilbath bearings. Red Deer, AB. 2012 JD 9460R, full load, 1600 hrs., 2600 www.kelloughs.com Call: 1-888-500-2646. screen, PTO, great for grain cart, very BOURGAULT 6000 medium harrows 90’, clean field ready. Retiring. Harvey Linnen $25,000; Flexi-Coil 340 32’ chisel plow 780-838-7222, Raymore, SK. c/w 4-bar harrows, anhydrous kit, $16,000; Flexi-Coil 340 40’ chisel plow, with 4 bar harrows, $25,000. Dave 403-556-3992, Olds, AB. MF 90 w/LOADER; MF 1100 w/loader; FLEXI-COIL 820-35’ deep tillage cultivator, Case 2290 w/loader. 306-283-4747, spikes, 12” spacing, 4-bar harrows, exc. 306-220-0429, Langham, SK. cond., $21,000. 403-588-9520, Red Deer.

MF 1105 TRACTOR, works well, tires ok, JD 1650 DT 51’ Cultivator, c/w Valmar great auger tractor, $4500. 306-233-7305, 2420, $3000+ on tires, hyd. rams, bear- Cudworth, SK. ings, etc., 3-bar Degelman harrows. $25,000. 306-493-7871, Harris, SK.

2006 BOURGAULT 5710 40’ 9.8” spacing, JD 610, 40’ floating hitch cultivator, steel packers, 6200 Stk: 020500, Cart $7150; Morris Magnum 45’ cultivator, $60,000. www.redheadequipment.ca or $5650. 306-946-7923, Young, SK. 1-888-905-7010, Swift Current, SK. COMPLETE SHANK ASSEMBLIES; JD 1610, 2009 SEED HAWK 72-12 72’, 12” sp., twin Morris Magnum, $135; JD 610, Morris wing, pneum. packers, 600 TBT cart, stk: Magnum II, $185. 306-946-7923, Young, 021477, $205,000. 888-905-7010, Prince SK. Albert, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca

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2010 BOURGAULT 3310 65’, Paralink, 12” spacing, mid row shank banding, double shoot, rear hitch, tandem axles, low acres, 2005 JD 7220, IVT trans., 3 PTH, 741 $140,000. A.E. Chicoine Farm Equipment, loader and grapple fork; JD 7710, FWD, left-hand reverse, 3 PTH. 780-674-5516, 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK. 780-305-7152, Barrhead, AB. 2007 SeedHawk 50’, 10” c/w 777 TBH, $109,900. www.raymorenewholland.com JD 4020, 95 HP diesel, no 3 PTH, strong runner in good appearance, $9500. Call or 306-746-2911.

403-886-4285, Innisfail, AB. 1997 Morris Maxim 40’, $13,900. Please visit www.raymorenewholland.com or call 2003 JD 7810, 4500 hrs., never winter used, never had loader, loaded, 20 spd.

306-746-2911. quad, 3PTH. 780-990-8412, Edmonton, AB 1998 JD 1900, $13,900. 306-946-3301 or www.watrousnewholland.com 2004 JD 6715, with FEL, 3 PTH, 110 HP, 4950 hours, very good condition. Call 2009 SeedMaster 5012 TXB, $75,000. 306-773-7122, Swift Current, SK. Please visit www.yorktonnewholland.com or call 306-783-8511.

1983 JD 8450 4WD, quad shift, PTO, 8200 $22,250 OBO; 12’ Degelman bulldozer 2012 SEMST 8012 CT TXB w/300 onboard hrs., tank & JD1910, $260,000. 306-783-8511 to fit, $3200. 306-275-4446, St. Brieux SK. or www.yorktonnewholland.com WHOLESALE PRICES ON JD Tractors.

2013 NH TXB66-12 c/w P1060 TBT and 2014 8245R, FWA, duals, 2 yr. factory warTwin NH3 tanks, $218,000. 306-746-2911 ranty left, very good cond., possible trades. $149,000 Cdn; 2012 9460R, 4 WD, or www.raymorenewholland.com duals, vg cond., $230,000 Cdn. For more 2010 JD 1910, $27,143. 306-746-2911 or info. ph Neil 306-231-8300, Humboldt, SK. www.raymorenewholland.com 1999 8410 FWA, powershift, 710 duals, 2012 MR 8650, $99,500. 306-946-3301 or 285 HP, 7660 hrs., big 1000 PTO, very nice cond., $79,000. 306-948-7223, Biggar, SK. www.watrousnewholland.com

1998 CASE/IH SPX3185 90’, 2 sets tires Stk: 017817, $79,000. 1-888-905-7010, Precision Cam your source for implement, Saskatoon, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca cow cam and farm yard camera systems.

2010 JD 4830, 100’ booms, 1000 gal. www.precisioncam.ca, Allen Leigh Security tank, AutoSteer, Swath Pro, AutoBoom St: & Comm, Brandon, MB., 1-866-289-8164.

021520, $215,000. 1-888-905-7010, Saskatoon, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca

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2014 NH TV6070 Bidirectional, PTO, hyd. both ends, loader and grapple, 3PTH, mirrors, HID lights, big hyd. pump ready, 600 hrs., $150,000. 406-556-3992, Olds, AB. 1999 NH 9482, Cummins M11 motor, 310 HP, 20.8R38 tires 70%, 10,400 hrs., no PTO, $44,000. 306-236-7445, Goodsoil, SK 2003 NH TJ450 w/full PS, 4700 hrs., mega flow hyd. 103 gal/min., 900 metric duals, $119,000. 306-948-7223, Biggar, SK. NH T8030 MFWD, premium 2010 PS duals front & back, 3900 hrs, 300 HP, PTO, shedded, awesome for grain cart, $120,000.

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2-25’ Hesston PT Swathers, 540 and 1000 PTO’s .............................. $3,000 each 40’ Morris 3100 Hoe Drills, mover and hitch, nice shape .............................$10,000 560 Hesston Round Baler, 1,000 PTO ........................................................ $5,500 660 NH Round Baler, 540 pto, nice shape ......................................................$5,500 60’ S82 Flexicoil Harrow Draw Bar, Nice shape .........................................$5,250 44’ 820 F.C. Deep Till Air Seeder, harrows ......................................................CALL 2320 F.C. TBH Air Tank, complete with 320 - 3rd tank ........................................CALL 41’ Flexicoil 300 B Chisel Plow, 3 bar harrows ..........................................$12,500 100’ 65XL Flexicoil Sprayer, complete with windguards, elec. end nozzles single tips, auto rate, excellent condition ..................................$12,500 29’ 225 DOW Kello- Bilt Tandem Disc, 28” smooth front & rear blades, 10.5” spacing, oil, bath bearings, as new ........................................................ $60,000 47’ 820 Flexicoil Chisel Plow, 4 bar harrow, low mileage.............................$67,500 8-1400 (46’) Meridian Grain Auger 27 HP Kholer, E-Kay mover, belt tightner, power stearing, lights, no spill hopper, spout, as new........................$12,800 13“ X 95’ FarmKing HydraulicSwing Auger, reverser, low proflie hopper, spout, full bin alarm, 1 season................................................................................CALL 10”-50’ Sakundiak Hydraulic Swing Auger..............................................$1,750 New E-Kay 7”, 8”, 9”Bin Sweeps available...................................................Call 3 Used E-Kay Bin Sweep Extensions ..............................................................CALL 8” Wheat Heart Transfer Auger, hydraulic drive, good condition .....................$1,000 New Outback S-Lite guidance ....................................................................$1,250 Factory Recon. Outback STS GPS and Mapping ........................................$2,250 New Outback STS Guidance, c/w E-Drive TC & VSI steering wheel ..................... $7,00 New Outback STS Guidance, c/w E-Drive TC & hydraulic kit ............................$6,000 New STX Guidance, c/w E-Drive XD & hydraulic kit, 3 year ESP .........................$9,200 Used Outback E-Drive Hyd. kits .......................................................................$500 **Outback GPS Systems, E-Kay Custom Augers, Movers, Clutches, Bin Sweeps & Crop Dividers, Kohler, Robin Subaru & Generac Engines, Headsight Harvesting Solutions, Greentronics Sprayer Auto Boom Height, Kello-Bilt Discs**

1981 ALLIS CHALMERS H/D 5020 garden tractor, engine S-126, 2 cylinder diesel, 4 spd. trans., Woods L-55 cutting deck attached under tractor, $6,000 OBO. Call Bill 780-482-5273, Edmonton, AB.

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 fall orders while supplies last. Phone 403-586-8733 or visit: www.didsburysprucefarms.com

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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HARMONY NATURAL BISON buying all POLLED PB THICK Butt Salers yearling types of bison. Call or text 306-736-3454, bulls, exc. disposition, tested. Also replacement heifers. DynaRich Salers. RichSE Sask. dean@harmonhealthyfoods.ca ard Andersen, 403-746-2919, Eckville, AB. 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 ALBERTA TEXAS LONGHORN Association 780-387-4874, Leduc, AB. For more info.

QUILL CREEK BISON is looking for fin- www.albertatexaslonghorn.com ished, and all other types of bison. COD, paying market prices. “Producers working with Producers.” Delivery points in SK. and TEXAS LONGHORN PRODUCTION Consignment And Ranch Horse Fall Select MB. Call 306-231-9110, Quill Lake, SK. Sale, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017, 1:00 PM, KEEP JOBS IN CANADA. Elk Valley Crossroads Centre, Oyen, AB. All classes of Ranches a Canadian Co. finishes bison in Longhorns: Reg., commercial and cross Canada. We are now buying cull cows, cull breds. Also ranch broke horses 3 yrs. old bulls, yearlings and calves. Paying top $$ and older. Entry date by Sept. 15th. For with prompt payment. Kitscoty, AB, Frank entry form/ info. call Ron Walker, Redcliff, at 780-846-2980. elkvalley@xplornet.com AB. 403-548-6684 res., 403-528-0200 cell, walkersu7texaslonghorns@gmail.com www.elkvalleyranches.com Website: www.walkerslonghorns.com BUYING: CULL COWS, herdsire bulls, yearlings and calves. Now dealer for Redmond Bison mineral. Call Elk Valley Ranches, 780-846-2980, Kitscoty, AB. WELSH BLACK- The Brood Cow Advantage.

HAGMAN’S TRUCKING for all your bison Check www.canadianwelshblackcattle.com transport. Local and long distance. Hu- Canadian Welsh Black Soc. 403-442-4372. mane and ease of loading/unloading. Can haul up to 50,000 lbs. to the USA. Call 306-773-5909, Swift Current, SK.

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, Saskatoon, SK. or info@pro-cert.org 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. 1-800667-7770.

BROWN AND WHITE Novogen Layers, WANTED: ORGANIC LENTILS, peas and ready end of August. Hardy and good egg chickpeas. Stonehenge Organics, Assiniboia, SK., 306-640-8600, 306-640-8437. production. 306-225-4446, Hepburn, SK. PUREBRED AND CROSSBRED Bird and Small Animal Auction, Sunday, Sept. 17, 11:00 AM, at the Weyburn Ag Society Building, Exhibition Grounds, Weyburn, SK. To consign call Charlotte 306-861-6305.

• Organic Flax Seed • Organic Hemp Seed and; • Borage Seed

100 THIRD TO FIFTH Black Angus cow/calf pairs.

306-773-1049, 306-741-6513, Swift Current, SK. 300 RED AND BLACK Angus 1250 lbs. heifers with calves. Call 306-773-1049, PUREBRED BLACK ANGUS long yearling 306-741-6513, Swift Current, SK. bulls, replacement heifers, AI service.

Meadow Ridge Enterprises, 306-373-9140 HERD DISPERSAL: 70 Black Angus cross or 306-270-6628, Saskatoon, SK. pairs and 70 mixed pairs. Full herd health BLACK ANGUS BULLS, two year olds, se- program. Pasture available. $2800 per pair men tested, guaranteed breeders. Delivery firm. Call 306-335-7875, Lemberg, SK. available. 306-287-3900, 306-287-8006, Englefeld, SK. www.skinnerfarms.ca SAVE MORE CALVES, get more sleep, and make more money. Ask us how. Allen SELLING: BLACK ANGUS BULLS. Wayside Leigh Security & Comm, Brandon, MB., Angus, Henry and Bernie Jungwirth, 1-866-289-8164. www.precisioncam.ca 306-256-3607, Cudworth, SK.

Bioriginal Food & Science Corp. is actively purchasing:

(from the 2016 crop year) We are also contracting for the upcoming growing season.

ALPACAS FOR SALE, farmed for their fibre, Easy, gentle livestock, perfect for family venture or acreage living. 306-725-7243, Strasbourg, SK. Visit: www.countryvista.ca

For more information please contact: Sandy Jolicoeur at (306) 975-9251 or email crops@bioriginal.com

SOUTH VIEW RANCH has Black and Red Farming is enough of a gamble, advertise in Angus yearling and 2 year old bulls. Cey- the Alberta Farmer Express classified section. lon, SK. Call Shane 306-869-8074, Keith It’s a sure thing. 1-800-667-7770.

ELK WANTED! If you have elk to supply 306-454-2730. to market let AWAPCO be your first choice. $11.50/kg. Call our office at REGISTERED BLACK ANGUS Bulls, 3 years 780-980-7589, info@wapitiriver.com old, $4000; 1 registered Black Angus cow CUSTOM COW WINTERING available for with heifer calf, $3500; 4 Speckle Park 400-500 head. Call 780-806-8712 or WANTED: 400 plus bull elk and reindeer bred heifers. 306-594-2904, Norquay, SK. 780-806-8670, Edgerton AB. bulls. Shewchuk Seeds, Blaine Lake, SK. 306-497-3576 or text 639-317-4645.

WANTED: CULL COWS and bulls. For bookRED ANGUS BULLS, two year olds, se- ings call Kelly at Drake Meat Processors, men tested, guaranteed breeders. Delivery 306-363-2117 ext. 111, Drake, SK. KEEP AN EYE on your livestock no matter available. 306-287-3900, 306-287-8006, Englefeld, SK. www.skinnerfarms.ca Hit our readers where it counts… in the clas- where you go with your Smartphone. sifieds. Place your ad in the Alberta Farmer www.precisioncam.ca, Allen Leigh Security & Comm, Brandon, MB., 1-866-289-8164.

SOUTH VIEW RANCH has Red and Black Express classifed section. 1-800-667-7770.

Angus yearling and 2 yr old bulls. Ceylon, SK. Phone Shane 306-869-8074, Keith 306-454-2730.

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

OLDER DEXTER COWS, bred Speckle Park, due Apr; Speckle Park/Dexter cross 2 year bull. 403-845-5763, Rocky Mtn. House, AB

EXCELLENT SELECTION of polled 2 yr. olds and several proven 3 year and select yearlings. Properly developed to last. Deposit holds til needed. Delivery avail. Longworth Land & Cattle, Harris, SK., 306-831-9856.

FRESH AND SPRINGING heifers for sale.

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

9TH ANNUAL PRAIRIE Harvest Horse Sale Sunday, August 20, 2017, 1:00 PM at Johnstone Auction Mart, Moose Jaw, SK. Featuring quality Ranch/Pleasure/Show geldings and mares, well started younger geldings and mares, broodmares, yearlings and 2 yr olds, teams, Reg. and Grade. View catalogue at: www.johnstoneauction.ca More info. ph Scott Johnstone, Auctioneer, 306-631-0767; Glen Gabel. Consultant/Marketing, 306-536-1927. PL 914447 RANCH COUNTRY HORSE SALE (Perrin, Parsonage, Bertrams) on Sat., Sept. 9th, 1:00 PM. Sale Preview 9:30 AM. Rodeo Grounds, Maple Creek, SK. Complimentary breakfast 8:00-9:30 AM. Approx. 30 foals from the members. Approx. 30 riding horses from members and guest consignors.

For catalogue and info call Ken Perrin, 306-662-3730, Lou Parsonage, 306-299-4474. Catalogue online at: www.northernhorse.com/ranchcountry

REDUCTION SALE OF REG. QH’s for J.W. Quarter Horses Inc. N over Lazy left V left thigh. The mark of excellence! Selling: weanlings, yearlings, 2 and 3 yr olds started and unstarted. All reg., branded, dewormed and halter broke. Bloodlines: King Leo Bar, Lynx West, Doc Bar. $1000 and up. John Isley 780-674-3446, Barrhead, AB. Email jwquarterhorses@xplornet.com Website: www.jwquarterhorsesinc.com

FROSTFREE NOSEPUMPS: Fully sustainable livestock watering. No power required to heat or pump. Prevents contamination. Grants available. 1-866-843-6744. www.frostfreenosepumps.com 2002 521DXT CASE payloader with grapple fork. Call 306-773-1049 or 306-741-6513, Swift Current, SK. HI-HOG CATTLE SQUEEZE. 306-773-1049 or 306-741-6513, Current, SK.

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REGISTERED BORDER COLLIE pups, Sire Scottish import, son of 2010 InternaSVEN ROLLER MILLS. Built for over 40 tional Champion, top working stock. years. PTO/elec. drive, 40 to 1000 bu./hr. 780-941-3843, New Sarepta, AB. Example: 300 bu./hr. unit costs $1/hr. to run. Rolls peas and all grains. We regroove and repair all makes of mills. Call Apollo Machine 306-242-9884, 1-877-255-0187. www.apollomachineandproducts.com STEEL VIEW MFG. Self-standing panels, windbreaks, silage/hay bunks, feeder panels, sucker rod fence posts. Custom or- NEED a back yard retreat? We have tiny ders. Call Shane 306-493-2300, Delisle, pre-built log cabins ready to be loaded SK. www.steelviewmfg.com onto your trailer. Plug and play models!

Also log cabin logs and log siding. Call CATTLE SHELTER PACKAGES or built on Rouck Bros., Lumby, BC., 1-800-960-3388 site.

For early booking call or visit: www.rouckbros.com 1-800-667-4990 or visit our website: www.warmanhomecentre.com RESIDENTIAL LOT, ELBOW, SK for sale.

Lot 7, Blk 2, Plan 88MJ16836, 125 Putters STOP WASTING GRAIN! Try our grain Lane. One block from golf course. 24.5 troughs: 30’ c/w skids, made of conveyor Meter frontage. Serviced by town. Will belting and pipe, $750 ea. 306-538-4685, consider trade of RV, boat, truck, car, etc.

306-736-7146, Kennedy, SK. $29,500. Call Gerry 403-389-4858.

SPRINGER LIMOUSIN has very quiet yearling Purebred Limousin bulls. Red or Black. Call Merv at 306-272-4817 or 306-272-0144, Foam Lake, SK. WANTED, DRIVING HORSES: must be well broke to handle, harness, catch load, trim. Under 16 HH, guaranteed sound, single or team considered. Fjord preferred, BIG ISLAND LOWLINES Premier Breeder. other breeds considered; WANTED: Draft Selling custom designed packages. Name horse, 17 to 18 HH, 2200 lbs., Percheron your price and we will put a package to- preferred, not for pulling or meat. gether for you. Fullblood/percentage Low- 403-874-7616, Irricana, AB. line, embryos, semen. Black/Red carrier.

Darrell 780-486-7553, Edmonton, AB.

FREESTANDING PANELS: 30’ windbreak panels; 6-bar 24’ and 30’ panels; 10’, 20’ and 30’ feed troughs; Bale shredder bunks; Silage bunks; Feeder panels; HD bale feed- CANWOOD, SK. 2+ 1 bedroom bungalow, ers; All metal 16’ and 24’ calf shelters. Will finished basement, fenced yard and shed, village has all amenities. Close to fishing, custom build. 306-424-2094, Kendal, SK. golfing and hunting. Seller motivated. SeFREESTANDING CORRAL PANELS for rious inquiries only. Call 780-913-1901. cattle, horses, bison and sheep. Bale feeders; Belted feed troughs; 10’ panels; Wind- LOG AND TIMBER HOMES, Saskatoon, break frames; Swinging gates; Framed SK. Visit www.backcountryloghomes.ca or gates; Panels with gates mounted; Round call 306-222-6558. pen kits starting at $1495; Palpation chute. Deal of the year - Freestanding 21’ for $219! Call 1-844-500-5341, HORSE COLLARS, all sizes, steel and alu- www.affordablelivestockequipment.com minum horseshoes. We ship anywhere.

GREG’S WELDING: Freestanding 30’ 5 bar Keddie’s, 1-800-390-6924 or keddies.com panels, all 2-7/8” drill stem construction, $450; 24’x5.5’ panels, 2-7/8” pipe w/5- 1” WWW.MEDALLION-HOMES.CA modular sucker rods, $340; 24’x6’ panels, 2-7/8” homes/lake houses/RTM’s. Visit our sales Network S E A R C H pipe with 6- 1” rods, $365; 30’ 2 or 3 bar lot, or check online for stock, homes and windbreak panels c/w lumber. Gates and all other plans. Factory direct orders built Search news. Read stories. Find insight. double hinges avail. on all panels. Belting to your specs! Trade-ins welcome, buy and troughs for grain or silage. Calf shelters. sell used homes. Hwy 2 South, Prince AlHAMPSHIRE AND DORSET breeding ewe Del. avail. 306-768-8555, Carrot River, SK. bert, SK. Call 306-764-2121 or toll free ram lambs and yearlings for sale. Call 1-800-249-3969.

OUTDOOR RATED and specially designed Heeroma’s 306-823-4526, Neilburg, SK. for the harsh conditions of the prairies. 12X60 MOBILE HOME, 2 bdrms, newer apPB BULL and HEIFER calves for sale in Oct. www.precisioncam.ca, Allen Leigh Security pliances, w/10x12 porch. Best offer takes w/wo papers, $1900. Art or Betty, Drayton all. 306-482-5121, Carnduff, SK. & Comm, Brandon, MB., 1-866-289-8164.

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HOME HARDWARE RTM Homes and Cottages. Phone 1-800-663-3350 or go online for floor plans and specs at: www.northbattlefordhomehardware.com

LIVESTOCK, cow/calf, sheep, horses, chickens, etc. Barn, quonsets, house.

Viscount, SK. $399,900. MLS® 617574, Art Urbanowski, Royal LePage Hallmark, Saskatoon, SK., 306-222-2206.

TOM@SASKFARMAND.COM RM Torch River. Recreation 138 acres w/White Fox River running through. 30 acres in grain, J&H HOMES: Western Canada’s most 60 pasture. Minutes from Tobin Lake. trusted RTM Home Builder since 1969. $165,000 MLS. Tom Neufeld 306-652-5322, view at: www.jhhomes.com 306-260-7838, Coldwell Banker.

J&H HOMES: Western Canada’s most Borden trusted RTM Home Builder since 1969. TOM@SASKFARMLAND.COM 27 acre hobby farm. 2008 1440 sq. ft.

View at www.jhhomes.com 306-652-5322 home. ICF block basement, outbuildings, RTMS AND SITE built homes. Call pasture, shelterbelts. $409,000 MLS. Tom 1-866-933-9595, or go online for pictures Neufeld 306-260-7838, Coldwell Banker. and pricing at: www.warmanhomes.ca KINDERSLEY AREA: 123 acres, 2 homes, 2 shops, Kindersley waterline, cash renter in place, $695,000. Arlene Boisjoli, Royal LePage Wheat Country Realty, Kindersley, SK, 306-463-4910, 306-460-7785, email royal3@sasktel.net Amy Greenwood, 306-460-8692, amygreenwood@royallepMARGUERITE RANCH (QUESNEL) 26 ti- age.ca www.royallepagekindersley.ca tles, 3095 acres deeded, 450+ cow/calf operation. Irrigated, 58,000 acre range, 3 NORTH BATTLEFORD AREA: 644 acres home sites, $4.99M. Call Bob Granholm, riverfront property, 2 log cabins, fenced, Re/Max Quesnel Realty, your Cariboo fantastic views, $875,000; Near Elrose: 4 Ranch Expert. More info and other listings: quarters deeded, 8 quarters leased, new 250-983-3372 bkgranholm@xplornet.com home, complete yardsite w/outdoor riding arena, $1,850,000; South of Kindersley: 160 acres with 2880 sq. ft. log home, shop, garage, beautiful property,

BY TENDER: SALE of Lands by Dwayne $990,000. Could be subdivided as an Koch, Brenda Tuchscherer, & Bonita acreage, $690,000; South of Kindersley: Sept. The aforementioned owners of 17.3 acres complete yardsite, beautiful farmlands will accept offers to purchase view, $279,000. Call Arlene Boisjoli, Royal any one, or several, of the eight parcels of LePage Wheat Country Realty, Kindersley, deeded lands located in the RM of Fox Val- SK, 306-463-4910 or 306-460-7785. Email ley No. 171 (briefly described as All of Sec royal3@sasktel.net View listings at 31-17-27 W3, SW 6-18-27 W3, SW www.royallepagekindersley.ca 32-17-27 W3, NE 29-17-27 W3, and SW 16-18-27 W3). Detailed particulars of which are available by email or fax request at the addresses below. Each parcel constitutes a quarter of land or a portion thereof as stated in the particulars. The Sellers or their agents are not responsible for the accuracy or completeness of the email/faxes received by the Tenderer. It is the Tenderers responsibility to review any information received and confirm the accuracy and completeness after receipt of information. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Tenders, and to waive formalities as the interest of the Owner may require without stating reasons. The highest or any Tender may not necessarily HAMMOND REALTY RM 250 Last Mounbe accepted. The Owner shall not be liable tain Valley. Beautiful acreage with a view for any costs, expenses, loss or damage in- of Last Mountain Lake. Well-maintained 4 curred, sustained or suffered by any bidder bdrm. bungalow w/open concept kitchen prior, or subsequent to, or by reason of and dining room, double attached garage, the acceptance or the non-acceptance by machine shed, workshop, barn, garden the Owner of any Tender. The bidders sheds and single detached garage. 159 whose Tenders have not been accepted by acres with an additional 3 quarters of land the Owner will be notified within a rea- available. Perfect for livestock. Alpaca herd sonable time after Tender opening. The is negotiable. MLS SK602798. $663,000. successful bidder shall pay a non-re- Call Anne Morrow 306-435-6617. fundable deposit of 5% of the Tender price to Stringam LLP in trust by way of bank draft or solicitor’s trust cheque with the RM CANWOOD #494, 3 quarters: Grain, tender submission. The closing date shall pasture and hay, 265 acres cult. On school be October 2, 2017, the balance of the bus route. UG power and phone on 2 good tender price shall be due and payable on yard sites, 2013 assessment 203,700. said closing date. The taxes shall be ad- 306-747-2775 after 6 PM, Shellbrook, SK. justed at the closing date. The Owners shall retain all surface lease rentals up to and including the closing date without adjustment and any subsequent payments will be provided to the Purchaser. The bal- GRAIN LAND TO RENT, 35 mile radius of ance of terms shall be set out in the ten- Rouleau, SK. Call 306-776-2600 or email: der package which shall be signed and kraussacres@sasktel.net submitted by tender. Tenders shall be marked “Koch Land Tender” and deliv- FARMLAND NE SK(Clemenceau) 4 quarters ered on or before 12:00 noon (MDT) on plus 36 acre riverside parcel w/5 bdrm.

October 2, 2017 to: Stringam LLP, 35 home. Featuring: bins on concrete with di7th Street SE, Medicine Hat, AB, T1A rect hit on railroad cars, 40 acres of mostly 1J2, Attention: Kipling B. Wiese. P: mature spruce timber, 2 farmyards- 1 bor403-488-8200.

F: 403-488-8215.

Etomami River and 50 miles of proEmail: kbwiese@stringam.ca and/or dering forest, excellent elk hunting and colleen@stringam.ca . Tenders must be vincial other big game and goose. 580 acres open for acceptance until September 30, wheat, mustard, & peas. Full line of 2017. Only unconditional tenders will be farm and sawmillbarley equipment also available considered. All lands are to be purchased Will separate. Reg Hertz, 306-865-7469. “as is”. Any applicable GST will be added to the Tender price unless the Tenderer has a GST no. and confirms indemnity for GST SE OF MELVILLE, SK: 22 quarters (3463 upon closing. The Owners, or Stringam LLP acres) predominantly H soil (Oxbow Loam) will notify the successful Bidder within 3 all in grass/Alfalfa can go back to grain, days from October 2, 2017 by telephone new assessment $3,393,300. Exclusive (or email or fax where such information is listing $3,535,000. Royal LePage Premier provided) when the Tender has been ac- Realty, Larry Hanowski, 306-728-9033 cepted.

Email: hanowskifarms@sasktel.net QUARTER SECTION FARMLAND For Sale: SW-21-83-6-W6. 14 miles west and south of Hines Creek, AB. Approx. 125 acres in crop, 10 acres tame pasture. Vacant yard MULCHING- TREES, BRUSH, Stumps. site, barn, and power. Immediate posses- Call today 306-933-2950. Visit us at: sion. If interested, call 780-494-2130. www.maverickconstruction.ca 1 QUARTER OF LAND, half treed, half hay/pasture land. 17 miles North of Rim- FOR RENT: Pasture in Aylesbury, SK area.

Seeded oats, plus newly seeded valley pasbey, AB. Call for more info. 403-843-2889. ture. River runs through it. Fly control and creep feed & healthcare. Can go late into fall/winter. Cliff Luther, 306-734-2997.

RM OF MANITOU LAKE for sale by Tender. 11 quarters offered in three parcels.

Cropland, pasture, oil revenue, and grain bins. Details at www.boothlandtender.ca Tender closes 12 PM, August 29, 2017.

Vern McClelland, Associate Broker, Re/Max Lloydminster, 780-808-2700.

GENERATIONAL FARMERS LOOKING to buy crop, beef, or mixed farm. Land alone or ongoing operations considered. Reply to 4836503@gmail.com

TOM@SASKFARMLAND.COM RM of McCraney. 958 acres of good quality cult. dirt. Average assess. $124,000/quarter.

Tenant (2017). Will sell individual quar- 6.9 ACRES w/884 sq. ft. 2 story 3 bdrm Aladdin house, hardwood floors (under ters. $930,000 MLS. Tom 306-260-7838. carpets), approx. 4000 gal. cistern, large RANCH FOR SALE between Glaslyn & Co- porch on North, old farm buildings in yard, chin, SK. 17 quarters of hay land & pasture 14 miles SE of Carlyle, SK. Serious inquiries only 306-453-2809 or 306-577-8611. land, will hold 200 cows. 306-342-4433.

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4 WHEEL BOMBARDIER Rotex, 250 hrs, like new, $4000; Wanted: 14’ bumper hitch dump trailer. 306-304-1959, Goodsoil, SK. 2001 ARGO CENTAUR 950DT (diesel/turbo), 15” rubber tracks and wheel set, shedded, low hrs., great shape, $9000.

306-236-7445, Goodsoil, SK. 2001 ARGO CENTAUR 950DT (diesel/turbo), 15” rubber tracks and wheel set, shedded, low hrs., great shape, $9000.

306-236-7445, Goodsoil, SK.

1998 KUSTOM COACH 5th wheel 26’ hardwall, no dust, no mice, boat hitch and wiring, clean, shedded, 1/2 ton pull, vg cond., $8,000 OBO. 780-592-2222, Innisfree, AB. 1997 CENTURION TANDEM 5th wheel trailer, sleeps 6, AC, awning, etc. good cond., $7500. 306-715-0196 Saskatoon SK

Guttino Hybrid Fall Rye High yielding - excellent for silage Very good lodging resistance Highest falling number for milling Excellent winter survival AND

AAC Gateway Winter Wheat

HIGH YIELD FALL RYE seed, exc. germ., cleaned, field ready, no chemicals, reasonable offers. 306-335-2805, Lemberg SK

TOP QUALITY ALFALFA, variety of grasses and custom blends, farmer to farmer. Gary Waterhouse 306-874-5684, Naicam, SK.

High yielding with FHB resistance Call 403-715-9771 for more information

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 1500 ROUND HAY bales 2017 crop, apPlace Commodities Ltd, accurate real time prox. 1500 lbs., baled w/no rain. Located marketing. 403-394-1711, 403-315-3930. near Prince Albert, SK., ph 306-961-6499.

CHECK OUT OUR parts specials at www.seednet.ca info@marketplacecommodities.com www.Maximinc.Com/parts or call Maxim Truck & Trailer, 1-888-986-2946.

QUALITY HAY bales - small We know that farming is enough of a gamble HORSE squares, grass or alfalfa.

Call so if you want to sell it fast place your ad in 306-290-8806, Dundurn, SK. the Alberta Farmer Express classifieds. It’s a CERTIFIED #1 CDC MOATS winter Sure Thing. Call our toll-free number today. wheat. Hickseed Ltd., Mossbank, SK., Barry We have friendly staff ready to help. 1-800- LONG LAKE TRUCKING, two units, custom hay hauling. 306-567-7100, Imperial, SK. 667-7770.

306-354-7998 or Dale 306-229-9517.

16’ TRIPLE E camper, refurbished, $2000 & 2012 25’ Gulf Stream, loaded, $14,000; 31’ beaver tailed triple duals axle goose- WWW.TRAWINSEEDS.CA Cert.

AC neck flatbed. 306-627-3445 Blumenhof, SK Emerson winter wheat. Call Trawin Seeds, 306-752-4060, Melfort, SK.

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RESTAURANT STYLE BOOTH seating, steel frame, plywood seats and tops, exc. cond., 306-664-3377, Saskatoon, SK.

LIVESTOCK YARD HELPERS, Penners & Sorters: Agricultural livestock workers needed. Duties include: Loading & unloading cattle; Feeding & processing cattle; Sorting cattle; Cleaning, repair and maintenance of facilities. Full and Part-time positions available. Wages to commensurate with experience. Please forward resume to: sold@balogauction.com

APPROX. 500 LARGE round 2017 bales, CERT. MOATS CWRW, 99% germ., 0% fu- WANTED HEATED CANOLA. No broker mostly alfalfa grass w/higher alfalfa consarium. New fdn. AAC wildfire CWRW. Big involved. Sell direct to crushing plant. tents, also some tame grass hay (min. legume content) approx. 1300 lbs. Some Dog Seeds Inc. 306-483-2963, Oxbow, SK. Cash on delivery or pickup. 306-228-7306 2016 bales avail. Could load. Ken Sweetor 306-228-7325, no texts. Unity, SK. land 204-762-5512, Lundar/Eriksdale, MB.

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FULL-TIME FARM HELPER for harvest, exp. combining, swathing, grain hauling.

Need a valid drivers licence. Room and board avail. 780-768-2125, Two Hills, AB.

WHY NOT KEEP MARKETING SIMPLE? You are selling feed grains. We are buying feed grains. Also buying chickpeas, lentils and golden flax. Fast payment, with prompt pickup, true price discovery. Call Jim Beusekom, Allen Pirness, David Lea, Vera Buziak or Matt Beusekom at Market Place Commodities Ltd., Lethbridge, AB. Phone 1-866-512-1711. Email info@marketplacecommodities.com or VAN RAAY PASKAL Farms in Iron Springs area is looking for Feed Barley. Put more $$$ in your pocket and sell direct to us with no brokerage fee. Call 403-330-9147.

WANTED: OFF-GRADE PULSES, oil seeds and cereals. All organic cereals and specialty crops. Prairie Wide Grain, Saskatoon, SK., 306-230-8101, 306-716-2297.

APARTMENTS FOR RENT, Langham, SK. Quiet, well maintained, close to schools. 1 and 2 bedrooms starting at $650. Contact Blaise at 306-349-9351.

HELP WANTED ON farm ranch. Cattle experience preferred. Wages based on experience. No driver’s license required. Room and board possible. No texts. Please call 403-350-4089, Red Deer, AB.

LARGE GRAIN FARM hiring truck and combine operators. Mechanical ability an asset. Accommodations, competitive wages.

Call Jim 403-575-0069, Coronation, AB.

2017 THOR ACE 27.2 Class A Gas, pet friendly, #H0A07707. $109,000. Call 1-844-488-3142 or shop online 24/7 at www.allandale.com

2014 FLEETWOOD JAMBOREE Sport motor home, Model 31M, 6330 miles, like new condition. 306-287-3767, Watson, SK.

GREAT OPPORTUNITY on C/C Operation in Central Alberta. Looking for a wellrounded individual to join our team in an awarding career in agriculture. Various farm/ranch duties from livestock husbandry, handling, herd health, general maintenance to operating and maintaining farm equipment. Must have minimum 3 years agricultural experience. May apply by fax: 403-227-6938, ph: 403-227-2594, email: opportunity@futurefarms.ca

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2007 CLASS A Triple E Embassy 34’, gas, 23,000 kms, V10 on Ford chassis, hyd. leveling system, lots of extras, $55,000 OBO. Call 306-533-9017, White City, SK.

HELPER WANTED ON mixed farm. Steady job for right person. Room and board avail.

403-631-2373, 403-994-0581, Olds, AB.

ONE SECTION OF standing oats for green feed in Aylesbury, SK area. Best offer.

Phone Cliff Luther at 306-734-2997.

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MUST SELL DUE TO HEALTH: 2007 Allegro Bay by Tiffin 37’ c/w 4 slides, 8.1 Chev gas motor, 2 furnaces, 2 A/C’s, 4 dr fridge/ice maker, 62,400 kms., $68,000 0B0. For more info 403-866-5612. Medicine Hat, AB

GOOD QUALITY HAY Feed analysis tests TIRES TIRES TIRES Radial, Bias, New, available. Delivery in Southern Alberta. Used. 20.8x42, 18.4x42, 20.8x38, 18.4x38, 403-633-3777, 403-363-3318, Tilley, AB. 20.8R34, 18.4x34, 900/60R32, 800/65R32, 24.5x32, 18.4x30, 23.1x30, 16.9x28, 28Lx26, 18.4x26, 19.5Lx24 and 150 TON SECOND cut alfalfa, big square 3x4x8’ bales for sale. 403-501-1837, Tilley, more! Semis, skid steers. Best price and value guaranteed!

1-800-667-4515.

AB. www.combineworld.com DAIRY QUALITY SHEDDED HAY for sale. Tests available. Call 403-633-8835. MR. TIRE CORP. For all your tire needs, Tilley, AB. call Mylo at 306-921-6555 or Jeremy at 306-921-0068. Serving all Saskatchewan.

HAY FOR SALE: Various grades, tests available. Call 403-633-8835. Tilley, AB. USED TRUCK TIRES: 825, 1020, 22.5, 24.5. $25 and up. New 22.5 steel rims. Call FOR SALE: 1000 acres of flax straw to be 306-675-4848. Leross, SK. baled right behind combine. Phone 780-878-4655, Ferintosh, AB.

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EXTREMELY HARDY Ideal for First Time Growers

G row er C om m en ts : PaulH ofer,Silver Creek Colony,Ferintosh,AB “I have grown Fall Rye & Winter Triticale and this is the only winter crop I’ve never had to touch up with spot seeding in the spring. It is the toughest crop I’ve ever grown.”

Dw ight Cole,Brow nfield,AB Text or Call780-608-5778

- Most profitable crop ever grown - Highest wheat yield ever: 84 bu/ac - Best wheat crop he or his 88 year old father has ever seen on their farm - Farmers drove for miles to look at it - 101 B-train loads sold off the combine at top price before most farmers had even started, and before the wet weather hit

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TOP QUALITY CERTIFIED alfalfa and grass seed. Call Gary or Janice Waterhouse 306-874-5684, Naicam, SK.

WANTED: FEED BARLEY Buffalo Plains Cattle Company is looking to purchase barley. For pricing and delivery dates, call Kristen 306-624-2381, Bethune, SK. WANTED: FEED GRAIN, barley, wheat, peas, green or damaged canola. Phone Gary 306-823-4493, Neilburg, 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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FEED GRAIN WANTED! Also buying light, tough or offgrade grains. “On Farm Pickup” Westcan Feed & Grain, 1-877-250-5252.

BUYING SPRING THRASHED CANOLA and grain “On Farm Pickup” Westcan Feed & Grain, 1-877-250-5252.

BUYING HEATED/DAMAGED PEAS, FLAX & GRAIN “On Farm Pickup”. Westcan Feed & Grain, 1-877-250-5252.

POLY TANKS: 15 to 10,000 gal.; Bladder tanks from 220 to 88,000 gallon; Water and liquid fertilizer; Fuel tanks, single and double wall; Truck and storage, gas or dsl.

Wilke Sales, 306-586-5711, Regina, SK. 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.

1-800-667-7770.

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.

FULL-TIME FARM HELP WANTED for general farm labor on a large, mixed farm.

Housing is available. For more info please call 780-745-2540, Paradise Valley, AB. WORKER REQUIRED for cow/calf back grounding operation. Housing avail. Prefer someone w/holistic management, TEPAP, ranching for profit, or similar training. Fax resume to: 780-755-2550, Edgerton, AB. FARM HELPER REQUIRED on grain farm.

Class 1, farm experience and some mechanical skills would be an asset. Wages depending on experience. Phone or text 306-228-8333, Tramping Lake, SK. HARVEST HELP WANTED: General farm help to start immediately until end of Harvest. Swathing, combining, possible grain hauling, working independently, good problem solving skills. 1A license an asset, but not required. Mechanical abilities also an asset. Wage determined by experience.

Accommodations provided. Call Dennis for more info 306-237-4442, Arelee, SK.

KORNUM WELL DRILLING, farm, cottage and acreage wells, test holes, well rehabilitation, witching. PVC/SS construction, expert workmanship and fair pricing. 50% government grant now available. Indian Head, SK., 306-541-7210 or 306-695-2061 EXPERIENCED GRAIN HARVEST HELP wanted starting August 1. Experience operating combine & grain carts. Also needing semi truck drivers with Class 1A. Competitive wages. Accommodations available.

U-DRIVE TRACTOR TRAILER Training, Call Ryan 306-497-7730, Blaine Lake, SK. 30 years experience. Day, 1 and 2 week upgrading programs for Class 1A, 3A and EXPERIENCED FULL-TIME HELP for air brakes. One on one driving instructions. large grain farm, Class 1 an asset. Com306-786-6600, Yorkton, SK. petitive wages. 306-537-6435, Odessa, SK

RANCH HAND WANTED for general farm labour duties. Located between Regina and Moose Jaw. No accommodations. Call WEYGA FARMING LTD is a large grain 306-731-2821 or 306-596-0507. farm located in the County of Camrose, AB. Weyga Farming was est. in 1974 and WELLIGTON COMMUNITY PASTURE Corp., has grown steadily since. To support our seeking proposal for FT Seasonal Manager. experienced team we are looking for a Call for complete informational package, FULL-TIME FARM EMPLOYEE. We are 306-861-3704, Francis, SK. offering an interesting opportunity that involves responsibility, working with newest LARGE SE SASK grain farm hiring full-time equipment, and a long term perspective. seasonal help for harvest and fall work.

Our main yard is only 10 mins. away from Class 1A an asset. Competitive wages.

Ph/tx 306-421-1110. the centre of Camrose, ideally situated for Housing available. a family who enjoys country life and the Email: duaneforrester@sasktel.net advantage of a nearby city. Our employees enjoy a company benefit plan and gener- 2 SEASONAL FARM Machinery Operators ous holiday time in return for dedicated required. Must be able to operate grain services. If you are a team player, have cart, tandem grain truck, FWA tractor farming experience, and are not afraid of w/rockpicker, 4 WD tractor for harrowing. technology, we would like to hear from Also manual labour for upkeep of leafcutyou. For more information please contact ter bees and general servicing of equip.

Markus Reyerding 780-608-4481, email: Aug. 1 to Oct. 31. $15-$18/hr. 101008187 SK Ltd., 303 Frontier Trail, Box 372, Wadeweyga-farming@weyga.farm na, SK., S0A 4J0. Fax: 306-338-3733, ph 306-338-7561 or cfehr9860@hotmail.com FULL TIME FARM LABOURER needed in Kamsack, SK. Applicant will be required to operate farm equipment, mechanical COUPLE OR FAMILY WANTED for cattle ability considered an asset. Send resume & operation in Saskatchewan. Must have ex- references to bcgeerts@execulink.com or perience in herd health, cattle nutrition call Carol at 306-590-8537 and cattle handling. Knowledge in running haying equipment essential. Must be self- HELP WANTED for cattle and grain opmotivated, ambitious and able to work eration. Monthly or hourly wage. Seeking with little or no supervision in a smoke self-motivated person, potential for year free environment. Accommodations sup- round work. 306-795-2710, Goodeve, SK. plied. 403-844-7818. billr@eldp.ca

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