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Closure of loading sites ‘one more nail in the coffin’ Producer car sites, even little-used ones, are critical because they give producers options, says Daysland-area farmer

BY JENNIFER BLAIR AF staff

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he closure of 17 CP producer car loading sites across Western Canada is “one more nail in the coffin” for alternatives in grain marketing for farmers, says the chair of an Alberta short line railway.

“Being a producer car loader most of my life and being involved with the railway — which started out as an opportunity to access producer cars — I find it very discouraging when CP decides to decommission all of these sites,”

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TOUGH MEASURES: Some counties taking zerotolerance stand on clubroot

Destroying a canola crop is a last resort, but some counties say it’s necessary — and one took that step this spring

BY JENNIFER BLAIR AF staff

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ome Alberta counties are taking a zero-tolerance approach to clubroot — and canola growers are learning the hard way that they mean business.

“Our policy basically states that if you have clubroot, you cannot seed that land back to canola for four years,” said Steve Upham, reeve for the County of St. Paul.

“We were given this duty by the Weed and Pest Control Act to enforce this and make sure that agriculture stays healthy and is a vibrant part of the Alberta economy. We take that responsibility very seriously.”

In fact, one producer who refused to adhere to the policy had two quarters of canola sprayed down this year.

The county introduced its clubroot policy in 2016 after the disease started to snake its way north, said Upham, who also farms near Spedden.

“We had been reasonably successful at keeping clubroot at bay,” he said. “But the way things have been financially around farms the last few years, farmers have tried to tighten their rotations. So we’ve had some issues with clubroot starting to surface.”

Under the policy, fields in the county

In a bid to contain clubroot, some counties will spray down canola if a grower grows the crop on a field known to be infected. PHOTO: JENNIFER BLAIR suspected of having clubroot are tested, and once clubroot is confirmed, the landowner receives a pest notice, which prohibits him or her from growing canola and other cruciferous crops for three years (and only clubroot-resistant varieties in the fourth year.) The landowner must also control volunteer canola and sanitize his equipment when leaving the field.

The county tests every single quarter seeded to canola, and when the first infested field was found, the owner acted “very responsibly,” seeding the next crop down to hay.

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AgSafe Alberta offering free safety programs for farmers New producer-run organization has free advisers who can make visits to help you improve farm safety

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Farmers feed the world — and get a downturn in commodity prices

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Advances — from needleless injectors to auto steer — make farming easier, but also have safety implications

BY ALEXIS KIENLEN

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New technology brings new risks to the farm, say experts

BY ALEXIS KIENLEN

Newly formed AgSafe Alberta now has boots on the ground, says extension co-ordinator Donna Trottier.

“There are a couple of things that we want farmers out there to know,” she said at the recent Canadian Agricultural Safety Association conference.

“We have three advisers who are available to come out to your farm and help introduce safety programming on the farm, or help (farmers) assess hazards on the farm and decide where they might need some assistance in building a program that matches the (province’s workplace safety) legislation.”

Because this is a pilot project, the advisers are available at no charge, she said.

“If you want to explore farm safety and safety programming, give them a call and one of our advisers will come out and work with you.”

AgSafe Alberta is an initiative of AgCoalition, which was created by more than two dozen farm groups during the controversy over the Bill 6 legislation on workplace safety on farms. The organization has registered as a society, and is currently exploring funding options, Trottier said in an interview.

It has a board of 12 directors, all farmers drawn from the groups who make up the AgCoalition, and is partnering with the Association of Alberta Agriculture Fieldmen, rural municipalities, and research associations to put on workshops and seminars.

“They have some contacts and we have some resources that we want to get out,” said Trottier, who is based in Red Deer. “Farm safety doesn’t have to be difficult and complicated.”

AgSafe Alberta reps will be attending a large number of producer meetings and community agriculture events for the next several months to talk about safety programs for farm owners and managers.

“Our goal is to prevent accidents and injuries on the farm and create safe work environments for all farms in Alberta,” she said.

For more information, go to www. agsafeab.ca.

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ew technology brings many advantages to the farm, but can also result in unintended hazards, both for farmers and animals.

This was stressed numerous times during presentations on technology at this year’s Canadian Agricultural Safety Association annual general meeting.

“There’s a lot of routine work on farms and a lot of incidents happen because of routine,” said Daan Stehouwer, a regional service manager with Lely North America.

“My approach in training, when I’m talking to technicians and also with farmers, is to explain why. We spend a lot of time in our trainings to explain the why of these things. Just putting a sticker somewhere that you can lose your finger doesn’t seem to be as effective as always training, and repeating that.”

New technology in agriculture is also bringing new hazards.

Catherine Trask, an associate professor and ergonomist at the University of Saskatchewan, is currently working on a project with needleless injections in hog barns with the Canadian Centre for Health and Safety in Agriculture.

Because they use pressure to inject drugs through the animal’s skin instead of a needle, the devices greatly reduce the risk of blood-borne pathogens being transmitted from animals to the person delivering the injection. But since needleless injectors can be used at a more rapid pace, there’s a greater risk of repetitive stress injuries, such as carpal tunnel syndrome.

Occupational health and safety isn’t always on the radar when new technologies are introduced, said Trask.

“We don’t always have good evidence and good information on the potential impacts of these technologies,” she said.

“That can prevent folks from incorporating it into their decisions.”

While the drawbacks of using a needleless injector may quickly become apparent because of a sore wrist (or an aching back from bending over more often), the perils of other new technologies may not be.

Take, for example, the new combine.

Auto steer means operators can spend a lot more time in the cab and that comfy seat may disguise another risk.

“Whole body vibration is a risk factor for back disorder and back pain and so is extensive static sitting,” said Trask.

The people who design new farm technology often have no understanding of what goes on at a farm, said pork producer Curtiss Littlejohn. PHOTOs: ALEXIS KIENLEN Pork producer Curtiss Littlejohn described himself as a poster child for what not to do in agriculture.

In his three decades of farming, he has suffered broken hands and concussions, and even fractured his ribs when falling off a sow, he said.

Many people don’t know how to look for hazards in their own barn, he said, pointing to dangers as diverse as automatic doors (which can pinch animals or humans) and rusty edges.

“If you ever want to test how good your immune system is, go scratch yourself on a piece of rusty steel in a hog barn,” he said. “If it’s not pussing within three hours, either it’s not very dirty or you didn’t do a good job (of getting scratched).”

Stainless steel, plastics, and other materials that don’t corrode are not only safer but will last longer, said Littlejohn, who is also swine products manager with Canarm Ag Systems, a maker of agricultural livestock housing and ventilation equipment.

New technology isn’t just about machinery and devices, but also new management systems, which also introduce hazards to the workplace, said Littlejohn, a former chair of Ontario Pork.

For example, group housing requires workers to have a deep understanding of the behaviour of hogs.

“You end up with workers in a pen situation where they are not completely understanding what the animals’ thoughts are

Technology can have unintended safety consequences on the farm, said Catherine Trask of the University of Saskatchewan.

“Whole body vibration is a risk factor for back disorder and back pain and so is extensive static sitting.”

Catherine Trask

or what the animals’ behaviours are, so it’s another level of training that we need to bring into the workplace,” he said.

Bringing automation to barns can also result in unintended consequences, including having workers who have a good understanding of computers and technology, but less exposure to livestock and farm life, he said. As well, people designing equipment for farming activities don’t really understand what goes on at a farm, he said.

New technology is creating “an industrial revolution” on farms and producers need to be constantly thinking about the safety implications that involves, said Trask. akienlen@fbcpublishing.com

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ALBERTAFARMEXPRESS.CA • OCTOBER 23, 2017

All the iron is still there, but Agri-Trade has a new dimension There’s still acres of farm equipment to be seen, but also an opportunity to upgrade your personal skill set

By JILL BURKHARDT

“If you make that faceto-face connection, later on they have an idea of what you are looking for and you have an idea of what they can offer.”

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hen you think of a farm equipment show, a motivational speaker talking about personal development might not spring to mind.

But it’s exactly what women who attend Agri-Trade said they wanted to see at the popular Red Deer event.

“Attendee surveys brought a strong message that there were a lot of women in agriculture who would appreciate more content specific to them,” said David Fiddler, manager of the equipment expo.

Agri-Trade, which for several years has sponsored two students to attend the annual Advancing Women in Agriculture Conference, was approached by conference founder Iris Meck about working more closely together.

The result is a presentation entitled ‘Focus on the 90%,’ by Saskatchewan entrepreneur and motivational speaker Darci Lang from 9:30 a.m. to noon on Nov. 10. It’s an interactive, participatory-style event where women can learn and network, said Fiddler. “(It) is about effecting change, finding solutions, and innovations in leadership,” he said.

“She challenges people to take a look in the mirror and say what’s good; what do we have that we can change; and how we can use our focus to change what is around us in our work and our personal lives.

“She’s got a lot of humour and really connects to her audience.

She’s got quite a style.”

The event, which is included with admission, isn’t just for women but “will give farm families a reason to come to the show,” said Fiddler, adding seating is limited.

While checking out equipment is the big draw for many, Agri-Trade has always been more about networking for two women who farm in central Alberta.

“I’m not nearly as focused on the (machinery) as my husband might be — it’s just not my forte,” said Allison Ammeter, who farms near Sylvan Lake and is past chair of Alberta Pulse Growers.

Connecting with farmers and “Twitter friends” from across the province is invaluable, said Ammeter, adding much of that

Sarah Hoffmann

Social media, texts, and emails are great but can’t take the place of talking with people face to face, says pedigreed seed producer Sarah Hoffmann. PHOTO: Alect Seeds happens at the pulse commission booth.

“Most of the commissions ask for farmer directors and advisers to put in booth time,” she said. “A lot of farmers want to talk to other farmers. I love having people stop and ask random questions.

“Sometimes it’s somebody asking you how to cook with pulses; sometimes it’s somebody asking about a new variety; sometimes they want to tell you about some weird disease. I absolutely love the variety in talking to farmers at a commission booth.”

Sarah Hoffmann agrees.

She manages Alect Seeds, a pedigreed seed farm near Three Hills, with her parents and spends a lot of time at the booths of seed companies that have lines that she retails.

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“I’m there to talk with my reps, but I’m also there because potential customers might wander by,” she said. “If they’re looking for feed barley, I can tell them about the feed barley seed I have. It’s like an informal marketing opportunity for me as well.”

More and more conversations are taking place on social media or by texting, but chatting in person builds deeper relationships, she said.

“If you make that face-to-face connection, later on they have an idea of what you are looking for and you have an idea of what they can offer,” said Hoffmann.

“That just seems a little more real than only talking on the phone or only emailing.”

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equipment side of things is more their interest”), but likes to have “a hands-on look” at equipment she might be purchasing in the future.

A few years ago, the family was looking to upgrade their seed treatment system. They saw the prototype at Agri-Trade of the one they wanted and subsequently purchased.

“When you actually see it, that actually helps you ask better questions about (the product).”

And as a woman, she is usually well received at booths, she added.

“I can’t remember a time that stands out, maybe subtly, but nothing that stands out.”

Ammeter, who likes to check out “new inventions,” has had a similar experience, as well.

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who the exhibitor is,” she said.

“Some are great, some not so much. I do find if I ask intelligent questions, they answer me seriously. If I hang back, they hang back.”

Ammeter said her Agri-Trade experience has evolved over the years.

“One thing I have noticed, is that my role has changed at farm shows as my children have grown,” she said. “When they were in the young to middle years… I did my best to corral my children through, letting them ask questions, collect pens and notebooks, and climb on equipment.

“Now that I can go sans kiddos, I can actually focus on my own interests. I used to go to Agri-Trade to see what was different — things I’ve never seen before. I find, now the kids are grown, I divide my time between the products I know and I want to know more about, and the ones that are like, ‘What is this?

I’ve never seen it! What’s it for?’”

But it’s the casual conversations with other farmers that makes Agri-Trade so valuable, said Ammeter.

“That’s the beauty of networking. Of course, women offer different perspectives to the same issues sometimes.”

“It’s as much of a networking opportunity for me as it is seeing specific products,” added Hoffmann. “I don’t think it’s any different for me to connect with other women than it is with men at these events.”

Agri-Trade runs from Nov. 8-11 (9 a.m. to 5 p.m. except on Nov. 11 when the event wraps up at 3 p.m.). For more information visit www.agri-trade. com or follow it on Twitter @ agritradetoday (use the hashtag #agritrade17).

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orld Food Day on Oct. 16 shed light on some confusing twists around global food security.

The annual UN Food and Agriculture Organization event dating back to 1945 now falls five days after another big day — World Obesity Day, established by the World Obesity Foundation in 2015 to highlight the growing epidemic expected to threaten the health of one-third of the world’s population by 2025.

Meanwhile, farmers in this part of the world have risen to the ‘feed the world’ challenge — so much so that they are caught up in an inverse relationship between increased production and lower prices.

University of Nebraska PhD student Michael Castle recently captured that conundrum in his thesis exploring whether “precision agriculture” — high-tech but expensive equipment for precise application of fertilizer and chemicals — is increasing profits on Nebraska farms.

“In addition to the increased demand from a rising world population, producers are also facing increased pressure for efficiency with the recent downturn in commodity prices and increases in production expense,” he writes in the introduction to his dissertation.

“With commodity prices near and below break-even levels, there is a great need for producers to decrease costs and thus lower their break-even.”

For the record, he found that farmers who have the money buy into precision agriculture technology. But whether that technology actually contributed to their profitability remains unclear.

The question that emerges however, is this: If there is increasing world demand for food, why are prices at near and below breakeven? Secondly, usual supply-anddemand pressures would suggest farmers should respond to lower prices by producing less. However, in practice, farmers compensate for lower prices by trying to produce more.

Disconnects like these help explain why we are seeing some shifts in the messaging around food security in the 21st century.

Increasingly, the Food and Agriculture Organization is stepping back from its traditional focus on simply producing more food to feed a hungry world, and putting more emphasis into highlighting why people don’t have enough of the right kinds of food to eat, and the need to focus on sustainable production systems. There is also much more focus on nutrition — not just calories.

Just four years ago, the UN agency was saying the world’s farmers must

increase production by 70 per cent to feed a population of 9.6 billion by 2050.

Today it is saying production must increase 50 per cent to feed 10 billion by 2050. The need for increased production is shrinking even though population projections are growing. There is also more emphasis on addressing the root causes of hunger — which almost always come down to various combinations of poverty, environmental collapse, and war.

“There is more than enough food produced in the world to feed everyone, yet 815 million people go hungry,” says the 2017 State of World Food Security and Nutrition report.

In fact, after a decade of declines, the number of undernourished people on the planet has increased, rising from 777 million to 815 million in 2016, mainly in regions hardest hit by military conflict and climate change. A huge factor in rising food insecurity is the number of refugees or migrants resulting from those upheavals.

In 2015, there were 244 million international migrants, representing an increase of 40 per cent since 2000, the UN agency says.

“Food security is a complex condition requiring a holistic approach to all forms of malnutrition, the productivity and incomes of smallscale food producers, resilience of food production systems and the

sustainable use of biodiversity and genetic resources,” it says.

That often gets lost in the rhetoric promoting production-enhancing technologies to farmers in the developed world, technologies that are of little use to farmers working with hoes.

Catherine Bertini, formerly the executive director of the UN’s World Food Program, put some context around the productivity challenges facing the world’s farmers when she was in Winnipeg to address the Agricultural Bioscience International Conference last month.

She said, the productivity focus is needed on smallholder farmers, many of whom are women. Their needs are deceptively simple: secure access to land, credit, processing and markets.

“We have to support the development of agriculture in poor countries so that people can help build their own economic base so they can become international customers,” she said in an interview.

It seems the best way to achieve global food security — and to increase demand for what our farmers have to sell.

History as shown that as farmers become more productive, so does a country’s economy, which makes it possible for the growing middle class to create the kind of demand that pays. laura@fbcpublishing.com

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Three suggestions on how to avoid ‘online shouting matches’ Look for the person behind the computer screen, triple-check your facts, and remember opinions take time to change

BY KARI BARBIC

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eeping a discussion on social media constructive can be a real challenge, especially when the other side goes negative, or even hostile.

But nobody wins in an online shouting match. So how do we advocate and educate on controversial issues without getting drowned out by the noise?

1. Find common ground

This may be easier said than done, but we can usually find some level of common ground with people who hold opposing viewpoints.

Granted, those people may have some harsh opinions and unkind words as the conversation heats up, but chances are the discussion would look far different if they weren’t shielded by their computer screens.

As you prepare to address a topic, consider opposing views and the types of people who may disagree with your stance. When it comes to agriculture, there’s no shortage of opinions — informed or not. This shouldn’t surprise us. The people who would tell you how to run your farm may have equally strong opinions on how their doctors and mechanics should do their jobs as well. We don’t have to make sense of everyone else’s

viewpoints but we can evaluate their perspective and find broad areas to agree on.

Take a mom who’s anti-GMO. Do you both want safe, affordable food for your families?

It’s probably safe to assume the answer is yes. You may differ in how to arrive at that goal, but you can lay the groundwork for a productive discussion if you at least share the same starting point.

2. Keep facts front and centre

Be sure to have solid examples and numbers on your side from the start.

It’s not hard to rally like-minded peers around an issue, but if you want to engage in a thoughtful debate with opposing viewpoints, do your homework and triple-check your facts. Bringing facts straight from your farm can help educate your audience far more effectively than broad generalizations. When you’re advocating for regulatory reform, talk about the specific steps you’ve taken and farming techniques you’ve adopted that have improved your farm’s sustainability. Show the difference in the amount of water and pesticides you use thanks to advances in technology.

Even better, show your audience pictures or videos of what a modern sustainable farm looks like, or use Facebook Live or Instagram Stories to bring visitors to your farm in real time. You may not win over your

opponent with one compelling photo or clip, but you’ll leave them with something to think about as you set the stage for your next interaction.

3. Acknowledge (and learn from) valid points

We may learn a thing or two by studying our opponent’s playbook.

Are there specific strategies and messages that seem to be working for them? To help sharpen your own tools, take some time to consider what makes their messages effective.

None of us can be right about all the things all the time. But we can go a long way in establishing credibility with others who may be listening in on our debate if we give credit where it’s due when the opposing side makes a good point. If you stay focused on building your reputation as a credible resource, you have a better chance of making all your words count, even if you don’t get the last word.

Few of us have been persuaded to change our opinions after just one discussion. Keep that in mind and relieve yourself of the pressure of trying to change a person’s opinions and habits via just one Facebook thread.

Kari Barbic is a media specialist with the American Federation of Farm Bureaus.

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ALBERTAFARMEXPRESS.CA • OCTOBER 23, 2017

The fall run is tough on calves but we can do better The health problems seen in the feedlot don’t come out of the blue and careful handling should start at the home ranch

By BRENDA SCHOEPP AF columnist

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ith the fall run underway, cattlemen and women are faced again with the challenge of morbidity and mortality in calves.

By the time calves land in the feed yard, they have often been handled and transported several times. How they fight off disease during that extraordinarily stressful period is related to their age and weight. Light calves are more challenged and confused.

The previous history of a calf impacts its future. Vaccinated calves have a better chance of surviving as long as they are not mixed with non-vaccinated calves. Long hauls on the truck are tiring and standing on cement without feed and water triggers shrinkage. Weight can be lost both through excretory or tissue shrink. When it’s the latter, and dehydration and starvation have set in with moisture being pulled from internal tissues and organs, it is more difficult to keep that calf well and eating.

Preventing shrink (and subsequent health problems) requires care when handling and that starts with cattle on pasture.

Rough-and-ready roundups are stressful and a loading facility that is in poor order and allows for shadows and noise adds another level of stress. The density on the truck makes a difference as does diet, dust, cold, heat, and the length of travel. At all times, strive to keep calves clean and dry.

If cattle go to auction they may stand for long periods and lose weight from shrinkage while they do. Unable to readjust quickly because of age, temperature, density or diet change, they may ignore water or feed that is provided to them, thus magnifying the problem.

As the process is repeated again, the calves are challenged and ready to host a variety of pathogens that are shared via air, contact, feed, or fecal matter.

Hungry and tired, their immune system compromised and often with elevated temperatures, they arrive in the feed yard where all efforts are made to ensure they go on to feed quickly and not succumb to disease.

All of this history plays a part in the survivability of the calf. It is like getting through customs with the determining factors like who you are, where you came from, and how you got to this point.

As not every calf has the same background, sex, age, or weight, they are sorted into same like pens on arrival. The social order needs to be established and the youngsters will share their germs like it’s a giant outdoor daycare.

It is at this point that the accumulation of all the marketing events evolve into symptoms of disease, usually a respiratory problem.

Commingling has been last on the research list for many years as scientists focused on the diseases that were active in the pen. I have always found this curious because responding to active cases leaves little time for addressing the cumulative cause.

Addressing commingling when thousands of calves are arriving is tough, but there are strategies from the farm to the feedlot that mitigate the related risks.

Starting at home or at the community pasture is important.

Groups of calves are best kept

separate and provided water and feed, room to rest, and not left standing for long hours. Loading should be done quietly on a non-slip floor and the ride time should be as short as possible, preferably direct to the feedlot pen. If going through an auction, there will be additional weight loss and there will likely be commingling. Sorting at home — something I term the ‘power of the sort’ — is the best option.

Communicating the background of those cattle — including feed and vaccination, implants, weaning dates (please wean 45 days or more), and age verification — are selling points and that information is helpful at the feed yard.

As cattle shed pathogens they have been exposed to at 14 days after arrival, sorting quickly and quietly (preferably from the processing barn), and then sealing the pen is vital. Never introduce cattle into an established pen at any point. Treated and finished cattle also must re-establish the social status in the pen and are at risk.

Several feed yards have ‘opened the gate,’ allowing for low-density grazing or low-den-

sity feeding on arrival in a very large space. Others have reduced the overall pen space to have smaller, tighter groups. Both reduce morbidity and mortality.

For those calves that do become ill, sick pens need to be away from the processing and arrivals area to mitigate commingling and the continuous transfer of pathogens. Sorting by a set of specific genetic traits (genomic testing) is also a predictor and helps the sorted cattle to stay together as a unit for the duration of their stay.

Commingling is one of the major stresses that are a precursor to morbidity and mortality on the ranch, farm, and feedlot.

As calves are entrusted to your care, please remember to mitigate these risks this fall.

(To view the preparation of one Alberta feed yard prior to calves arriving, go to www.youtube.com and search for ‘kolkfallrun.’)

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

Thank Trump for a much-needed wake-up call The truth is we sell raw commodities only to buy them back — packaged or in a bottle — at 20 times the price

BY SYLVAIN CHARLEBOIS Dalhousie University

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espite Canada’s optimism, NAFTA talks seem to be heading nowhere.

Wanting to push back on Mexico’s influence over the American economy, Washington now is indicating that the bilateral option with Canada is more appealing. In President Donald Trump’s playbook, multilateral deals are highly complex and can only benefit smaller markets to a greater degree. Bilateral deals are perceived as being more predictable, as they make it easier to access potential longterm gains.

Whether we agree with this premise or not, what the U.S. believes to be true matters to everyone. But for our agri-food sector, many wonder how life will look like without NAFTA. Should NAFTA end, there is no doubt that tariffs will rise and will affect cross-border supply chain efficiency. In fact, the Peterson Institute for International Economics suggests tariffs on agricultural commodities and other food

products could go up by 3.5 per cent on average for the U.S., 4.2 per cent for Canada, and 7.5 per cent for Mexico. This brings a lot of uncertainty for major agricultural sectors such as cattle, hogs, and many grains.

In agri-food, Canada has a trade deficit with the U.S. market. We sell them about $22 billion worth of goods while the Americans sell us $24 billion worth of food products, ranging from produce to baked goods and processed food items.

But these numbers hide an inconvenient truth as to what our agri-food economy is about on a global stage. Most of what we sell are raw commodities which have been processed at a very basic level, only to buy them back — packaged or in a bottle — at 20 times the price.

This is perhaps the wake-up call Canada needed.

For years, Canada has been a trade-reliant, agricultural economy and has never been compelled to become more strategic about trade. Our global position on agri-food trades has been weak at best. With over 120 marketing boards across the country, our economy has been obsessed

with countervailing oligopolistic powers upstream to protect our farmers. Farming needs support, but most of our agricultural policies have been at the expense of companies in processing and distribution.

Some companies have successfully hedged against Ottawa’s decades-long nonchalant focus on trades. Saputo in Montreal and AGT in Saskatchewan are some brilliant examples. It is only recently, with attempts to join Trans-Pacific Partnership and with CETA (the trade deal with Europe), that Ottawa has shown signs that it realizes it needs to up its game on trades.

With NAFTA, we can blame Washington all we want, but Canada has not demonstrated that it wants to liberalize its trading position either.

Ottawa has perhaps signalled it wants to modernize the tri-country trade pact, but it seemed unwilling to make any major concessions.

We seem content to play defence against Goliath.

Some of the most vibrant agrifood economies in the world have been proactively engaged on the global stage in order to give their

agri-food sector a sense of purpose.

Meanwhile, as the rest of the world progresses, we continue to support cartel-esque agencies to support commodity groups like dairy, eggs, poultry, maple syrup, and many other sectors. Furthermore, we are still trying to figure out what our agri-food strategy will look like.

To offset Trump’s wrath, Ottawa did everything right to prepare itself accordingly for NAFTA talks — except that Canada has failed to consider itself as an agri-food powerhouse in the making.

To get there, we need a shift, a paradigmatic change in our mindset. Washington is now inviting Canada to address a dilemma, which, to this day, we have never wanted to deliberately face. CETA was a miracle and it happened in spite of ourselves. Canada is not even close to having a trade deal with the second-largest economy in the world, China. If this was not a priority for Ottawa, it should be.

Now that NAFTA seems to be on life-support, Canada should start thinking about its supply management and how it could reform it so it makes sense to the rest of the world, not just us. It should also think of ways we can capitalize on

our new trading friends, the EU. A new deal with the U.S. could put Canada in a very enviable position.

We also need to think about increasing our processing capacity, and sell semi-processed or finished food goods to the rest of the world, and not just wheat, barley, or beef.

Research suggests that exporting companies are always more innovative. For any agri-food economy, it is always challenging to build a competitive advantage with raw commodities. Belief in your own products is one thing, but the rest of the world has to approve to build a brand.

The cruel truth is that Canada’s agri-food influence is completely irrelevant to the rest of the world.

The Trans-Pacific Partnership was created, and killed, and Canada’s opinion hardly mattered. U.S. media barely covered Trudeau’s latest visit to Washington. So instead of trying to please an ambivalent neighbour, it is time for Canada to seek more new friends on the world stage.

Sylvain Charlebois is dean of Dalhousie University’s faculty of management and a researcher in food distribution and policy. He writes regularly about food and agriculture.

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clubroot } from page 1 they realize that the risk is high, and bit by bit, they clean it. They do their due diligence and get rid of it,” said Upham.

“But you’ve got to be on it every day.”

But earlier this spring, another farmer called the county’s bluff after receiving his pest notice.

After seeding one infected quarter to canola, the farmer was warned he was in contravention of the policy and that the county would have to spray the crop down if he didn’t do it himself.

“He seeded one quarter and then came to council to appeal to us to not do anything about it. We said that the policy stood and we were going to act on it, and then a few days later, he seeded another quarter,” said Upham, adding the county got a court order to access the land and spray the crop down.

“We sprayed it off, and it just sat there fallow for the summer.

Farmers know what it costs to seed a quarter of canola. He had two quarters sprayed off. That’s considerable.”

The producer “wasn’t very happy,” but as a farmer himself, Upham wasn’t very happy either.

“It’s very frustrating. This

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industry is so vitally important to the economy of Alberta, and we have due diligence to protect it if we see the need,” he said.

“Especially the production of canola. If producers lose that, they have a major impediment to their bottom line.”

Risky behaviour

As clubroot continues its spread across Alberta — the first confirmed case in the Peace region was found this summer — producers need to “think responsibly” about their rotations and “not risk canola’s future.”

“It’s spreading so uncontrollably. And if it isn’t nipped in the bud, it can kill you,” said Upham.

“Sure it’s going to cost a little bit, but that’s the cost of doing business. It’s far cheaper than the consequences.”

But right now, many producers are more worried about shortterm cash flow than long-term consequences, said Cody McIntosh, acting agricultural manager for Red Deer County.

“It’s really an economic decision that they’re making,” said McIntosh. “They know, in the long term, it’s not good for the health of the land. But there’s large land rental payments and

Counties that enforce clubroot policies generally have reduced disease severity, said canola council agronomist Dan Orchard. PHOTO: Jennifer Blair large equipment costs. So the tendency is to underutilize rotation.”

Red Deer County — which has had a clubroot policy since 2008 — previously mapped all fields with canola and extrapolated rotations based on the inventory numbers. The results were alarming.

“More than half were following at least a one-in-three-year or a one-in-four-year canola rotation,

which is good,” said McIntosh.

“But we were seeing about 25 per cent that were canola every other year. That’s alarming — 25 per cent of crops are going shorter than recommended.

“Then there was a small percentage — under 10 per cent — that were back to back. We assume we have an average of about 1,000 canola fields in Red Deer County, so 100 of those were back to back. That’s pretty significant.”

But because clubroot hasn’t caused any “absolute wrecks” in Red Deer County, producers haven’t got serious about extending their rotations, he added.

“We’re not there yet as far as the severity of clubroot, so people don’t see the other side of the coin,” he said. “It still pays to push the rotation.”

Regulation works

Red Deer County initially took a hard-line approach to managing clubroot through a zerotolerance policy, and McIntosh believes that helped the county slow the spread of clubroot.

“Speaking to municipalities that had clubroot before us, they said, ‘You cannot be firm enough on the first few cases. It all buys

time. The more restrictions you have before you get clubroot, the better,’” said McIntosh.

“What we managed to do in Red Deer County was slow the spread of clubroot down so that the awareness and education component were in place before we had any wrecks in fields.”

That’s a trend that other counties have noticed as well, said Canola Council of Canada agronomist Dan Orchard.

“There aren’t a lot of counties that don’t regulate, but certainly, there have been anecdotal and survey data that suggests that counties that don’t regulate and have high levels of infestation have the most severe infestations as well,” said Orchard.

Leduc County — where Alberta’s first case of clubroot was found in 2003 — has been a “flagship” when it comes to managing the disease, said Orchard.

“Leduc County was the first to really scout every single canola field every year, host all sorts of information sessions, regulate it, and enforce measures if need be,” he said.

“Their county still has significant levels of clubroot because it was pretty bad before we had resistant varieties and other management measures. They have lots of fields that are infested, but they have very low levels compared to other counties that aren’t taking these measures.”

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Even so, Red Deer County’s policy was adjusted in 2015 to build in a tolerance.

“Putting a five-year prohibition on the growth of canola when we were finding one per cent clubroot infestation was pretty severe,” said McIntosh.

“We knew our neighbours — especially those to the north, in Camrose, Westaskiwin, Leduc, and Lacombe — all had dozens of clubroot cases and they weren’t handling them as sternly as we were.”

Red Deer County determines how severe the infestation is — minor, moderate, or severe — and bases management decisions on that, he said. A minor infestation is managed by the producer on his own, but moderately or severely infested fields might be barred from canola for up to five years. And like the County of St. Paul, Red Deer County has the right to destroy a crop that contravenes the policy.

“I don’t want somebody to put in $20,000 worth of seed and then have us kill it down, but the Alberta Pest Act and our policy say that, if we have to destroy a crop, we could,” said McIntosh, adding it’s never got to that point.

“I want to work with them and come to an understanding of using best management practices to curb the disease rather than using a heavy hammer.

“We’re here to help these guys farm — not prevent them from farming.”

Ultimately, it’s better for producers to work with their counties than it is to hide clubroot in their fields, said Orchard, adding “that’s been a problem in the past.”

“Often farmers are reluctant to work hand in hand with their counties because they feel that the county is dictating their farming practices,” he said.

“But farmers will have to manage this somehow. The management protocols from counties that do have regulations are quite in line with what farmers should do and would end up doing anyway.

“These counties aren’t enforcing anything that’s unrealistic.” jennifer.blair@fbcpublishing.com

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CP producer caR } from page 1 said Ken Eshpeter, chairman of the Battle River Railway.

“As difficult as it is to get a producer car and market it, it’s still something that’s there. If we lose that, we are totally at the mercy of big grain, and we have no other options.”

Last month, CP quietly announced it would be closing 17 producer car loading sites across the Prairies, including six in Alberta at Sedgwick, Daysland, Nobleford, Red Deer, Wetaskiwin, and Ponoka. CP cited disuse and safety concerns as the reasons for the closures.

“CP is focused on operating the safest railway possible and continuously reviews the need for switches in the main track as they are a point of risk,” Martin Cej, CP’s assistant vice-president of public affairs and communications, said in an email.

“As a result, CP will be removing a small number of select producer car locations in Western Canada, most of which have not been used in years, some of which are inaccessible as CP does not own the adjacent land, or where the infrastructure itself is not owned by CP.” Decommissioning these sites means the track switches will be removed, “which can increase the risk of an incident,” he said.

“Switches have movable components and require mechanical fastenings to join the components to the main track structure,” he said. “All of these additional components are a source of risk should they fail as a train is passing over them.”

There are grain terminals within 20 kilometres of the closed locations, Cej added.

But Eshpeter calls the safety concerns “bogus.”

“I don’t buy that at all,” he said. “At our short line, we have to deal with track safety issues all the time. You won’t find very many derails occurring at switches on sidings.”

And while the sites have been “largely unused” — CP said that less than 0.33 per cent of all grain carloads in Western Canada last year were producer cars — that doesn’t mean they are unneeded, Eshpeter added.

“My fire insurance policy on my house has been largely unused, but I still have it.”

Producer cars have historically been a way for farmers to “counteract” poor service or poor pricing when marketing their grain, and the need for that isn’t going away, he said.

“Just because we see big facilities out there doesn’t mean those people have changed their hearts, whereby they work mostly for farmers instead of themselves. That’s not the case — they work for themselves,” said Eshpeter.

“Even though a lot of folk at the current time might not be

A producer car is loaded at Darlingford, Man., on a short line owned and operated by the Boundary Trail Railway Company. CP Rail is closing 17 producer car loading sites across the West, including six in Alberta. PHOTO: ALLAN DAWSON using them, that doesn’t mean that the need for these opportunities to load producer cars at these sites in the future isn’t real.”

The federal government committed to providing producers the opportunity to load producer cars when the Canadian Wheat Board was dismantled in 2012. That can’t happen if these sidings continue to close, he said.

“If CP and CN are given carte blanche opportunity to decommission sites where producer cars have historically been loaded and there’s no pushback, how am I going to load a producer car?” asked Eshpeter “The federal government’s words are really hollow about farmers being able to access producer cars if I cannot practically do it.”

As producers prepare for changes to grain transport in Canada — the Transportation Modernization Act is expected to receive royal assent this fall — this loss of producer car loading sites is a step backward for

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“Even though a lot of folk at the current time might not be using them, that doesn’t mean that the need for these opportunities to load producer cars at these sites in the future isn’t real.”

Ken Eshpeter

producers who want marketing and transport options for their grain, said Eshpeter.

“If one is of the mindset that farmers have no right to ask for alternative or expanded services, then one would easily dismiss farmers’ lamentations about the loss of sidings,” he said.

“But if one believes that farmers should have a right to develop a realistic alternative

to stay viable in their business, then one is wholeheartedly supportive of anything that provides an alternative.”

Otherwise, producer cars could go the way of the short line railways, he added.

“As farmers, we sat around and watched these short lines disappear, and then later on we said, ‘Oh dear me, it’s too bad we let that little short line disappear.’”

Some farm organizations — including Manitoba’s Keystone Agricultural Producers and the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan — have called on Ottawa to impose a moratorium on closing sidings used to load producer cars. But producers are basically powerless against the changes, said Eshpeter, who is also unhappy about how the changes were announced. CP notified farmers of the discontinued service through advertisements in local newspapers at least 60 days before the closures, said Cej, but Eshpeter said that isn’t enough notice.

“This is harvest. I learned about this just immediately before harvest. What’s the average farmer going to do in the middle of harvest? Not very much,” he said.

“There has been some pushback by farmer organizations, but it doesn’t seem that people representing the grain industry in Canada listen to farmers very much anymore.” jennifer.blair@fbcpublishing.com

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First-calf heifers need some extra love Keep a close eye on the conditions of these young females, that require more energy and nutrients than mature cows Beef Cattle Research Council release

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eplacement and first-calf heifers need extra management, but producers can take different paths to get to the same destination.

Beef producers like Alberta’s Darren Bevans, Tyler Fulton in Manitoba, and Murray Shaw in Ontario know replacement and first-calf heifers need some extra attention heading into winter, but that doesn’t mean over-the-top management.

Bevans and Fulton manage heifers separately in order to give them extra feed, while Shaw moves the whole herd on to a Total Mixed Ration (TMR) in early December.

The hay and corn silage ration may be a bit more than the mature cows need, but adequate to meet heifer requirements. (For more on their approach, see accompanying story, page 9.)

Heifers aren’t as competitive as cows especially in limit feeding situations on swaths, corn grazing, or bale grazing. Even in drylots, competition can be an issue around feed bunks and round-bale feeders.

And when the weather gets particularly cold, it is important to meet the energy requirements of these young females to ensure their body condition doesn’t slip. For every 1 C drop in temperature below 0 C, the beef cow’s TDN (Total Digestible Nutrients) energy maintenance requirements increase by about two per cent. Nutritional requirements, just due to the demands of cold temperatures, increase by 25 to 30 per cent over winter.

For optimum reproductive performance, research has found beef heifers should be at 60 to 65 per cent of their mature weight at about 14 months of age; at 65 to 70 per cent of mature weight at time of first breeding (15 months of age); and 85 to 90 per cent of mature weight at time of calving (24 months of age). Heifers continue to grow even through to their second calving.

The December to March period is probably one of the toughest and most expensive times to try to get skinny or poor-condition animals back into condition. Poor condition leads to more calving difficulties, weaker and low-vigour calves, and extra costs in getting those mothers back into condition for the next breeding season. Some research

Sending a replacement or first-calf heifer into winter in poor condition will cost you later on as pregnancy rates, calf weaning weights, and successful pregnancies will be lower. PHOTO: from www.bodyconditionscoring.ca video showed cattle with the mid-range (recommended) body condition score versus a low body condition score, had 10 per cent more live calves; their calf weaning weights the next fall were 26 per cent higher; and the pregnancy rate came in at 92 per cent (versus 79 per cent for lower-condition females).

Heifers aren’t just young cows, said Bart Lardner, senior research scientist at the Western Beef Development Centre in Saskatchewan.

“Bred and first-calf heifers are still growing themselves,” said Lardner.

“So they shouldn’t be managed the same as mature cows.”

Heifer management is actually a three-year project, he said.

“Sometimes producers will manage those replacement heifers really well from weaning until the time they are bred, and as soon as they have that first calf they get moved into and managed with the cow herd,” says Lardner. “But that heifer herself is still growing so has higher feed requirements. She needs to be managed properly right through until that second calving.”

Ideally producers should apply Body Condition Scoring (BCS) to the entire beef herd, he added.

Canada has a five-point BCS scale — one being thin and five being fat. (Some producers use the U.S. system that has a scale from one to nine.)

Older research suggested cows and heifers should be fed to maintain at 2.5 to 3.0 score on the Canadian BCS (five on U.S. scale) heading into and during winter. More recent research, which studied more than 100 herds across Western Canada, found open rates were lowest in females with a BCS of 3.0 to 3.5 on the Canadian scale.

The challenge with feeding bred and first-calf heifers is that they require more energy, protein and other nutrients comparatively to mature cows, yet have about 20 per cent less dry matter capacity. Often they can’t physically eat enough poor-quality feed to meet their needs.

“If a mature animal is being maintained on a ration containing eight to 10 per cent protein, for example, the bred heifers and first-calf heifers are going to need about 20 per cent more,” said Susan Markus, beef research scientist with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry.

“And energy requirements will be

similar. If the cow ration has 55 per cent TDN, the heifer ration needs to be in 60 to 65 per cent TDN range.”

Poorer-quality, high-fibre forage may fill cattle up but still not meet their nutrient requirements, said Markus, who also recommends cattle be provided a well-balanced mineral mix. Cereal-based feeds, for example can be high in potassium, which can adversely affect calcium levels.

More feed is needed to improve body condition of a beef animal in winter, so it makes economic sense to have replacement and first-calf heifers in good shape heading into winter. For example, a 1,200-pound mature animal requires about 160 pounds of weight gain to improve body condition score by one point (on the Canadian scale).

Depending on summer and fall pasture quantity and quality, it may make sense to wean first-calf heifers and nursing heifers also pregnant with their second calf about a month early,” he said. “But there is no reason these systems can’t work, maintain cattle in good body condition, and in fact we have seen situations where they actually gain weight while winter grazing.”

The first step is to have a feed test analysis before cattle start grazing.

Many forages saved for winter feed might look good but could be low on protein or energy, said Lardner.

Also, remember cows and heifers need to be on a higher plane of nutrition during the last trimester of pregnancy.

“If you have different qualities of stockpiled feed, put them on the lower-quality feed, such as straw or chaff, earlier in the winter grazing period and then switch them over to higher-quality feed as they approach calving.”

If animals are underconditioned, feeding lower-quality feed earlier in the winter is not a good option.

Adjustments to the feeding program should be made no later than 60 days before calving.

When swath grazing, animals given free range will eat the seed heads first and be left with nothing but stems and stalks later in the winter when it’s colder and nutrient requirements are higher, so crossfencing and restricting access are critical (and also reduces wastage).

Lardner also recommends firstand second-calf heifers be fed separately from mature cows.

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Three approaches to managing first- and second-calf heifers Their methods differ, but these three ranchers are all focused on maintaining body conditioning Beef Cattle Research Council release

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“Of course on the first day or two, they are eating the best part of the swaths and then as the days go on they are getting down to the less preferred material.”

that is a bit smaller or could use more condition goes with the replacement heifers into the winter paddock, while the others will stay with the cows.

If we have 80 to 90 replacement heifers, for example, we may be feeding 110 head in the paddock over winter — the rest being the first-calf heifers.”

On his southwest Ontario farm, Murray Shaw keeps his herd in a well-bedded yard with shelter during winter. They are put on a full feed Total Mixed Ration for the winter. He did use round bale feeders for a number of years, but found it wasn’t very efficient and the heifers had a hard time competing with mature “boss” cows.

For the past nine years he’s been feeding the TMR of hay and corn silage at a feed bunk.

“They all have plenty of space and easy access to the ration,” said Shaw, who monitors body conditioning year round.

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ecause they graze year round at Deseret Ranches near Raymond, Darren Bevans manages first- and second-calf heifers separately from the cow herd on winter swath grazing.

“Managing these groups separately allows us to provide a little bit of extra nutrition, which can make all the difference to body condition and future pregnancy rates,” said Bevans. “Really these bred heifers are treated much like the mature cow herd, except that they will be supplemented with some quality alfalfa hay or pelleted supplement when conditions require it.”

In winter, Deseret bred heifers are managed in a large herd of more than 1,000 head, with limited access to swaths using electric fence. Heifers have access to between five and seven days’ worth of swathed feed at a time.

“Of course on the first day or two, they are eating the best part of the swaths and then as the days go on they are getting down to the less preferred material,” said Bevans. “So if they are on this area for seven days, for example, on about day five we give them some alfalfa hay as a supplement.

“Depending on weather and temperature conditions we can adjust the amount of supplemental feed provided.”

Visual body condition scoring is done weekly — Bevans aims for a five on the nine-point U.S. system (roughly equivalent to a score of three on the five-point Canadian system). If it looks like any group is starting to slip, extra nutrition is provided.

On Tyler Fulton’s Manitoba ranch, the Beef Booster/cross herd stays out all winter — on pasture until late November, then oat and barley swaths for a few weeks, and finally on corn grazing for about three months.

However, replacements and some of the first-calf heifers will be moved into a 20-acre paddock with shelter and portable feed bunks and put on feed.

Steer calves are moved into a background program.

“I probably baby the heifers a bit, but I’m not sure how well they will compete with the mature cows in corn grazing,” said Fulton, who applies a visual condition scoring to the herd, aiming to maintain everything at the 2.5 to 3.0 condition score over winter.

“Since first-calf heifers are still growing as well we do a sort with them at weaning. Anything

Alberta Agriculture has a Frequently Asked Questions fact sheet on adjusting feeding during cold weather at www.agriculture. alberta.ca (search for ‘cold weather’). For more information on condition scoring, including a video on how to do the handson assessment as well as profit and feed cost calculators, go to www.bodyconditionscoring.ca. — BCRC

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G3 majority owner enters Black Sea region

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AgriProfits$ is accepting applicants until the end of November for its 2018 edition. Farmers participating in the survey receive customized economic reports, including a budget sheet, income statement, and analyses of major enterprises like cow-calf, drylot, and crops. Aggregate data is used to produce benchmarks and help farmers analyze their decision-making activities. The tool now features more graphics “to make things as clear and simple as possible,” said senior production economist Anatoliy Oginskyy. For more info or to apply, call Ann Boyda at 780-422-4088 for beef cattle business analysis or Rawlin Thangaraj at 780-4224056 for crops business analysis. — AAF

Canola stays in narrow range as markets uncertain where to head A drop in soybean estimates and supply questions helpful, but dollar and trade talks aren’t bullish

By Dave Sims

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he ICE Futures Canada canola market enjoyed a slight bump during the week ended Oct. 12, as a bullish U.S. Department of Agriculture report lifted the tide for all oilseeds. However, canola futures will likely need more bullish news if they hope to shake free of their recently established range of $490 to $500 per tonne.

USDA on Oct. 12 lowered its official estimate for U.S. soybean yields to 49.5 bushels an acre, down from the previous forecast of 49.9. The reduction wasn’t a major one but many traders thought USDA might actually raise the estimate a nudge higher, so it sparked a quick flurry of buying.

However, a number of other factors helped keep canola rangebound. For instance, the Canadian dollar continued to chop around the 80 U.S. cents mark as the market seemed reluctant to move the loonie one way or the other while trade talks between the U.S., Canada and Mexico are ongoing.

The pace of harvest in Western Canada

also contributed to the mixed outlook.

Wet weather in Alberta during late September and early October delayed combining in many regions. The precipitation has stopped in some areas and drier weather stepped in to fill the gap, but it was tough to say whether farmers would be able to get the rest of the crop off in time. There are ideas that if the crop did come off, the market would react bearishly, but if weather delays keep happening, they could contribute to shortages in the canola system.

Wet conditions in the U.S. Plains have slowed down the soybean harvest, which was also supportive for canola.

The corn market chopped around for much of the week in technical trading, searching for direction. The dominant December contract started the week at the US$3.50 mark before ending near US$3.52. The increase was somewhat surprising, given the fact USDA actually raised its estimate for this year’s corn harvest to 14.28 billion bushels.

November soybeans on the Chicago Board of Trade posted solid gains during the week, ultimately ending Friday at the benchmark US$10-per-bushel

mark — a rise largely fuelled by the USDA report.

December wheat on the Chicago Board of Trade ended almost five cents per bushel lower at US$4.395. Demand for U.S. wheat is lacklustre right now as countries focus on cheap supplies coming out of Russia. Rain in the U.S. Plains delayed winter wheat planting but was bearish in that it improved soil moisture conditions.

The trend was similar on the Minne-

apolis Grain Exchange, with the December contract falling by roughly eight U.S. cents per bushel on the week.

However, it was a different story on the Kansas City Board of Trade, where the front-month December contract hung steady at the US$4.36 mark.

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

For three-times-daily market reports from Resource News International, visit “ICE Futures Canada updates” at www.albertafarmexpress.ca.

Rising Canadian dollar pressures Prairie wheat bids The loonie rose roughly half a cent over the course of the week, cutting CWRS by as much as $4 per tonne

BY ASHLEY ROBINSON CNS Canada

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ard red spring wheat bids in Western Canada dipped during the week ended Oct. 13, as the Canadian dollar rose due to higher oil prices.

Depending on the location, average Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS, 13.5 per cent protein) wheat prices were down as much as $3 to $4 per tonne across the Prairie provinces, according to price quotes from a crosssection of delivery points compiled by PDQ (Price and Data Quotes). Average prices ranged from about $222 per tonne in western Manitoba to as high as $245 in southern Alberta.

Quoted basis levels varied from location to location, but generally held steady to range from about $4 below the futures to $19 per tonne above the futures when using the grain company meth-

odology of quoting the basis as the difference between U.S. dollar-denominated futures and Canadian dollar cash bids.

When accounting for currency exchange rates by adjusting Canadian prices to U.S. dollars, CWRS bids ranged from US$178 to US$196 per tonne, which was up on a U.S. dollar basis on the week. That would put the currency-adjusted basis levels at about US$30 to $48 below the futures.

Looking at it the other way around, if the Minneapolis futures are converted to Canadian dollars, CWRS basis levels across Western Canada range from $37 to $60 below the futures.

Canada Prairie Spring Red (CPSR) wheat bids were down by about $1 per tonne, except in the northern Alberta and southern Alberta regions where they rose $1.50-$3 per tonne. Prices across the Prairies ranged from $163 to $184 per tonne.

Average durum prices stayed steady, with bids in southern Alberta, Saskatchewan and western Manitoba coming in at about $260-$268 per tonne.

The December spring wheat contract in Minneapolis, off of which most CWRS contracts in Canada are based, was quoted at US$6.15 per bushel on Oct. 13, down 8.75 U.S. cents from the previous week.

Kansas City hard red winter wheat futures, traded in Chicago, are more closely linked to CPSR in Canada. The December K.C. wheat contract was quoted Oct. 13 at US$4.3625 per bushel, down half a U.S. cent compared to the previous week.

The December Chicago Board of Trade soft wheat contract settled at US$4.395 on Oct. 13, down by four U.S. cents on the week.

The Canadian dollar settled Oct. 13 at 80.08 U.S. cents, up roughly half a cent on the week.

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Are your bulls actually siring calves?

Know an innovator in the pork sector?

For producers who breed cows in large pastures with multiple bulls, it’s often assumed that all of the bulls will sire roughly the same number of calves. Research shows a surprising variation in the number of calves sired by each bull. A Nov. 16 webinar examines how DNA parentage testing can help determine sire value on your operation. The Beef Cattle Research Council webinar will be recorded and available online but those who log on live (at 7 p.m.) can ask questions and offer comments. To register, go to www. beefresearch.ca (click on the Resources pull-down menu and then on Webinars) — BCRC

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Last chance to provide feedback on sustainable beef program There’s one more chance to comment on the Verified Sustainable Beef Framework prior to its December rollout

BY JENNIFER BLAIR AF staff

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o far, so good.

There’s been strongly positive feedback from cattle producers on the proposed criteria that will govern ‘sustainable’ beef, says the cochair of the committee overseeing their development.

More than 100 comments were received on the criteria, called indicators, for raising cattle in a sustainable manner, said Page Stuart, a cattle feeder and past chair of the Alberta Cattle Feeders’ Association.

There has also been more than 50 comments on the indicators for beef processing during the first two rounds of consultation.

“We’ve had broader stakeholder engagement in all the public consultations and constructive feedback with robust recommendations brought forward that have really helped us improve the work,” said Stuart.

“A multi-stakeholder committee developed the indicators, with strong representation from producers, and we have tested the indicators with producers and received positive feedback.

“We had great engagement in the previous consultation.”

A final round of consultations is now underway and the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef plans to unveil its Verified Sustainable Beef Framework at its annual meeting on Dec. 7.

The framework is based on five principles applied to six categories: natural resources; people and community; food; animal health and welfare; efficiency; and innovation.

The feedback has mostly centred around “clarity of intent, rather than fundamental shifts in content,” said Stuart. “We were asked to provide more distinction between the levels in the scoring for some of the indicators, so we’ve done that.

“We also had some minor wording revisions and additional measures provided that we’ve incorporated, and lots of resources put forward to add to the database on our website.”

Sustainability indicators need to work for consumers, but they also need to make good financial sense for producers, says cattle feeder Page Stuart. PHOTO: Supplied

photo: jennifer paige/file photo The indicators, along with the audit manual, have also been tested with producers across Canada. Twenty-one producers volunteered for mock audits and received a followup survey.

“We had an 80 per cent response rate on the survey and the comments were positive and constructive,” said Stuart.

“Producers have been excellent in providing feedback and giving us their time, which we greatly appreciate.”

The goal is to balance the wants of consumers with the needs of producers.

“We have seen a tremendous transition in the relationship between food producers and the general purchasing public over the last couple of decades,” she said.

“Given that agriculture is built on a history of valuing land and community, the concepts of environmental and social responsibility are a natural extension of what we do.

“But agriculture must remain economically viable as well, and ensuring all three pillars are addressed is critical to the future of our industry.”

In order to sell into the verified sustainable supply chain, producers and processors will need to undergo an audit for their cattle and operations to ensure they meet the sustainability claims.

These indicators will form the baseline for those audits, said Stuart, adding the Verified Sustainable Beef program is voluntary.

“It’s up to the individual to decide if they would like to participate.”

Although participating will require more paperwork, the

process has been designed to ensure it’s not overly onerous and makes sense from a practical standpoint, she said.

“For beef production to be sustainable, economic viability is paramount, and that is one of the three pillars of our focus,” she said.

Making the program credible for consumers and scalable for the industry round out those three pillars.

The consultations are a way “to check in to see if we’re on the right track” and to make further improvements, she said.

“Constructive feedback has been a necessary and crucial part of the process and has led to a great body of collective work.”

Producer and processor feedback is critical to ensure the framework fits the realities of beef cattle production in Canada, said Stuart.

“These indicators have provided a tremendous opportunity to capture the good work that forms the foundation of the Canadian beef industry, sharing practices and identifying ways to optimize environmental and social impacts, while not losing sight of economic efficiencies.”

Feedback can be submitted until Nov. 4 at www.crsb.ca. jennifer.blair@fbcpublishing.com

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Vets decry province’s plan to redirect school funding to Calgary Province will pull funding from Saskatoon’s veterinary college to expand its Calgary counterpart Staff

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he Alberta Veterinary Medical Association says the province is making a mistake by pulling its $8 million in annual funding from the University of Saskatchewan’s Western College of Veterinary Medicine to expand the vet school at the University of Calgary.

The association said it supports the expansion of U of C’s veterinary medicine program to about 210 students (from 130 students currently) by 2023.

But it’s “deeply concerned” by the province’s decision to start phasing out its funding of the U of S vet school when the current version of a long-standing fourprovince funding agreement expires in 2020.

“Eliminating funding for this partnership reduces the capacity for veterinary education and therefore limits the number of veterinarians available to practice in the province at a time when there is already a shortage,” the association said in a news release.

Starting in 2020, the province will allocate $4.7 million per year to the U of C’s veterinary program with incremental increases of 20 seats per year — for an annual saving of $3.3 million a year.

Advanced Education Minister Marlin Schmidt said the move means “we will now have the capacity to train all of our students right here in Alberta.”

The decision “will certainly have an impact” on the U of S vet college, the school’s dean, Douglas Freeman, said in a separate news release.

The Saskatchewan school, which the four western provinces set up in 1963, “will continue to be Western Canada’s veterinary college, providing quality veterinary education, research and clinical expertise to the region,” said Freeman.

The “most immediate impact” of Alberta’s decision will be on the province’s own students, he said.

After the 2019-20 academic year, students from Alberta will “no longer have the choice” of completing a doctor of veterinary medicine degree in Saskatchewan.

The Saskatoon-based college noted it offers access to a “thriving” veterinary teaching hospital, a “diverse caseload of small- and large-animal patients,” specialized faculty, livestock-focused teaching and research facilities and a range of research centres on the U of S campus.

Under the current interprovincial agreement, U of S takes 78 new veterinary students per year, with Alberta, B.C. and Saskatchewan each supporting 20 seats while Manitoba supports 15. Two more seats are allocated for Indigenous students and one for a student from the northern territories.

For its part, the Alberta government said it expects more students and communities across the province to benefit from the Calgary program’s communitybased practicum model, which connects veterinary students with rural practices.

The new funding “gives more Alberta students the opportunity to enter our community-embedded veterinary medical training programs and increases our capacity to graduate local veteri-

narians to support the province’s food animal, equine, and petowning communities,” said Baljit Singh, dean of Calgary’s veterinary medicine faculty.

A labour market demand forecast for Alberta estimates the province will need nearly 1,100 veterinarians by 2023, the province said.

However, U of S said many of its graduates are already beginning their veterinary careers in Alberta communities, including 97 in the past four years (with about 60 per cent of those being in mixed-animal or large-animal practices).

The Saskatchewan college said it also provides the entire western region with post-graduate programs, research in biomedical and veterinary sciences, clinical and diagnostic services, continuing education, and training support for veterinary technology students.

Advanced Education Minister Marlin Schmidt (l) and Baljit Singh, dean of veterinary medicine at the University of Calgary, tour the vet college’s Spy Hill campus. PHOTO: GOVERNMENT OF ALBERTA

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New test gives definitive diagnosis of tapeworm infestation in horses But it’s not clear if there’s much, if any, impact on horse health from tapeworm infestations

BY CAROL SHWETZ, DVM

When the larvaecarrying mite crawls up onto the grasses and is swallowed by a grazing horse, the tapeworm larvae will mature in the horse’s intestine within six to 10 weeks.

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he existence of tapeworms in horses has rarely been a topic of much concern as the significance of infestation to the health of the horse has for the most part been uncertain.

Not only is it difficult to reproduce the complicated life cycle of the tapeworm under study conditions it is also unreliable to gather proof of their existence in the individual horse via fecal assays.

Recently a drug called praziquantel has been approved for use in horses and targets the treatment and control of tapeworms specifically. Whenever praziquantel is added to a deworming product that already contains a macrocyclic lactone drug (i.e. moxidectin and/or ivermectin) the name of the combination product will have the suffix “plus,” “max,” or “gold,” in it. Generally the cost of the combination product will be higher.

Tapeworms are an intestinal parasite of the horse. The adult tapeworm consists of a head with a set of suckers which attach to the intestinal wall and a segmented body. The segmented body of the tapeworm is similar to a freight train with its string of boxcars. Within each boxcar or segment is a complete set of reproductive organs that can produce a group of eggs.

As the eggs develop in a lower segment of the worm’s body, the

The microscopic forage mite acts as an intermediary and allows horses to be infected with tapeworm while grazing. PHOTO: CAROL SHWETZ last segment or caboose drops off. The casing of the “caboose” or segment containing eggs may rupture while inside the horse’s intestinal tract or pass through to the outside environment. If the casing ruptures while inside

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If the caboose of eggs does not rupture until it passes outside the horse, the tapeworm segment can be seen in the manure of the horse and resembles a small cucumber seed. Once on the ground, the manure is composted with the help of an oribatid and/or free living forage mite. However, if the mite also ingests a tapeworm egg, the egg will develop into the larval stage once inside the mite. When the larvae-carrying mite crawls up onto the grasses and is swallowed by a grazing horse, the tapeworm larvae will mature in the horse’s intestine within six to 10 weeks. Unlike other intestinal parasites of the horse, tapeworms need an intermediate host in the environment to complete their life cycle — the microscopic forage mite.

Although much is unknown about the mite’s biology, their existence appears widespread, living in pastures, lawns and vegetation. They favour life in the humus or organic part of the soil and thus the risk for ingestion of the infected mite and tapeworm infestation does appear to increase within temperate and humid climates, with a lower incidence of tapeworm infestation in horses in arid climates.

Under suitable climatic conditions the degree of tapeworm infestation amongst individual horses and groups of horses can vary between five per cent and 65 per cent. Since there are individual horses that remain uninfected, despite their companions being infected, it is thought that acquired immunity plays a role in the level of infestation. Some animals have a better developed immunity than others.

Although it is conceivable that large tapeworm populations in the horse’s intesti-

nal tract result in disease, any relationship between asso ciation of tapeworms and disease in the horse is speculative and scientific reports remain divided about the significance of tapeworm infestation to the health of the horse. The tapeworm favours attachment to the horse’s intestine near the ileocecal valve, the point where the small intestine empties into the cecum. It has been postulated that the worms prefer this site because the material from the small intestine is very nutritionally rich in this location. Since the ileocecal valve is one of the narrowest points in the horses’s gastrointestinal tract it is plausible that a large concentration of worms at this small opening could irritate, inflame, and ulcerate the delicate lining, impairing its normal function and even obstruct the opening.

Although pathogenic burdens of tapeworms may be associated with reoccurring bouts of mild colic, unthriftiness, and mild diarrhea, most horses likely do not suffer anything remarkable.

Treatment for tapeworm infestation in horses is fairly simple and effective with the recent development of praziquantel in paste and gel formulations. Praziquantel has a wide margin of safety in horses and its only precaution is treating a horse infected with a heavy burden of parasites or one that is clinically ill. If the affected horse has a very high parasite load, an impaction can occur following the large parasite dieoff in the gut.

A group of researchers in the United Kingdom have recently developed a novel saliva-based ELISA test (EquiSal Tapeworm) for diagnosing significant tapeworm burdens in individual horses and the test is currently available in North America through a select number of distributors. Although diagnostic testing is not always the easiest economical sale as it could mean paying a fee for testing in addition to the cost of a dewormer, the new test does allow for a definitive diagnosis of tapeworm infestation in horses and targeted deworming strategies.

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

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Here are three tips for swath and bale grazing this winter Match your cows and your feed, leave a ‘snowshoe’ if mud is an issue, and make those swaths wide and high Beef Cattle Research Council release

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f you’re planning to swath or bale graze cattle this winter, here are three pieces of advice from Agriculture Canada research scientists Vern Baron in Lacombe and John Duynisveld in Nappan, N.S.

Match animal and forage

Successful extended grazing matches the energy requirements of the cow with the true quality of the forage and/or supplement being offered. Knowing the quality of the feed, by reviewing the results after sending samples to a lab for feed analysis, is the first and critical step to a successful winter grazing program.

It takes 20 per cent more energy on average for cows in an extended grazing system than in a drylot system because of the extra energy they use to search for feed and to stay warm. This means cows must be in good condition to be able to face the demands of winter grazing.

Some classes of cattle are better prepared to meet these demands.

Dry cows in good body condition are the best suited while weaned calves are the least suited for winter grazing.

Both animal requirements and forage quality change over the winter months. As cows move through gestation, their nutrient requirements increase, so they may need higher-quality forage, a supplement, or to be moved to a different management system when they get closer to calving.

Dry cows in the earlier stages of pregnancy have a lower energy requirement than cows in their third trimester or lactating cows.

Therefore, there is a potential window in late fall to feed lowerquality forage. However, if cows have less than ideal body condition, late fall may instead be the time to feed higher-quality forages in order to improve their condition before their energy requirements increase in second and third trimesters. Testing your feed and body condition scoring cows can help you determine which option is right for you.

Leave some biomass on the field

Be prepared for whatever Mother Nature will throw at you so harsh weather doesn’t result in cows losing body condition (and having more calving difficulties, lower calf birth weights, and a longer postpartum interval). One tip is to ensure cows have proper lice control to keep their hair coat healthy and full all winter.

During extreme cold patches, make sure they have enough high-energy feed. This may mean moving fences a little earlier and not making cattle ‘clean up’ swaths to the same extent you would expect during milder temperatures. Good access to natural or man-made windbreaks is especially important when temperatures drop or winds pick up.

In cases where mud is an issue (late frosts, when frost is coming out of the ground, or in regions

with milder winter conditions), leave as much biomass on the field as possible. This acts as a ‘snowshoe,’ allowing cattle to walk on top of the mud. The extra root biomass also helps to hold soil together. Move cattle more frequently when pastures are muddy. Also consider moving them to a different extended grazing pasture that will be broken up in the spring to prevent damage to the land you continually use for grazing.

Leave big swaths

Leaving some biomass in the field improves soil organic matter, but generally speaking, the more crop that cattle utilize, the more efficient the extended grazing system.

Overall utilization in extended grazing systems is relatively high — both Baron and Duynisveld

have found utilization rates of 65 to 90 per cent in their research trials, with utilization declining in deep snow.

To increase utilization when swath grazing, build large swaths around three to four feet wide and 18 inches high.

These big swaths are easier for cows to access even with snow cover. Choosing a type of crop and variety that is higher yielding also helps to increase utilization.

For more details on these and other tips, see a webinar given by Baron and Duynisveld in November of last year.

The webinar can be found at www.beefresearch.ca (use the Resources pull-down menu to click on Webinars, then scroll down to Past BCRC Webinars and click on ‘Swath and Bale Grazing Strategies’).

Swath grazing reduces feeding expenses, but can cost you if not done right. Agriculture Canada scientists Vern Baron and John Duynisveld offer tips for successful swath and bale grazing in a Beef Cattle Research Council webinar. WEBINAR PHOTO: BCRC

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Let it snow, especially in the south

Rebuild better or risk losing insurance

Weather forecasters predict a slightly better than 50 per cent chance of a La Niña this fall and winter. Most Prairie farmers could see good things happening if it does materialize because it often brings a more normal winter. That means colder and snowier, said Glacier FarmMedia weather expert Bruce Burnett. That would be “generally positive,” he said. “Certainly, in some of the southern areas that haven’t picked up on any of these (fall) rains — or snow — even a little snow goes a long way.” However, eastern and northern Prairies often see greater snowpack and lower temperatures during La Niña events compared to southwestern areas, he added. — CNS

Disaster-prone countries that keep rebuilding homes, roads, and utilities are in danger of becoming uninsurable unless the new infrastructure is built to survive further catastrophe, say experts. New construction must be at less risk of destruction as extreme weather intensifies under global warming, said speakers at a recent World Bank conference on infrastructure and resilience. More infrastructure will be built in the next 20 years — at a cost of $5 trillion annually — than in the past 2,000 years, they said. No more than half of recent disaster losses were covered by insurance, said one expert. — Thomson Reuters Foundation

It’s the time of year for that little talk — how snow is made The process of converting water into the ice crystals we call snowflakes is one of nature’s wonders

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BY DANIEL BEZTE

s we slowly work our way towards winter (and several locations across the Prairies have seen snow already), I thought it might be time to revisit the icy topic of snow.

Instead of jumping straight into our discussion we’ll look at the process that creates precipitation in cold clouds, which in our part of the world, is the predominant method of precipitation formation (whether it is summer or winter).

Before we look at the precipitation process in cold clouds, we need to explore the idea of super-cooled water. All of us at some point have experienced freezing rain. Most occur-# rences of freezing rain occur#at temperatures just slightly below zero. This means that the surfaces the raindrops are falling on, and freezing to, are just a little below zero.

Now, if you have ever dropped some cold water onto a freezing surface you would notice that the water does not freeze instantaneously (unless the surface is very cold). So why then does the raindrop falling from the sky freeze as soon as it hits a solid surface? This happens because that falling raindrop was super-cooled — the liquid water in the raindrop is actually below the freezing point!

How is this possible?

Well, we all learned that water behaves differently than most other substances on earth. While other substances are most dense when they become solid, water is most dense at 4 C. (If water didn’t behave in this way we wouldn’t be here. Just think what would happen to rivers, lakes, and oceans if ice were heavier than water.) Well, the uniqueness of water doesn’t end there. Strangely enough, when we are looking at water in the atmosphere it doesn’t normally freeze at 0 C. For atmospheric water to freeze, it has to have something to freeze onto. Just like water droplets need something to

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The Bergeron process relies on another unique property of water, and that is, if there is just enough water vapour in the air to keep a super-cooled water droplet from evaporating, then there is more than enough water vapour in the air for an ice crystal to grow larger.

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condense onto, ice crystals need something to freeze onto. The problem that arises is that in the atmosphere there are large numbers of particles for water to condense onto (condensation nuclei) but very few particles for water to freeze onto (ice nuclei).

For ice to form (at temperatures just below zero), you need a six-sided structure, and there are not many of those around. Ice crystals themselves are six sided, but where do we get the ice crystal in the first place?

Because of this, if the cloud temperature is warmer than -4 C, the cloud will be made up of super-cooled water. If we cool the cloud down to around -10 C, ice crystals will begin to form even if there are no ice nuclei.

So at these temperatures, the cloud will consist of a mixture of ice crystals and super-cooled

water. Once temperatures fall to -30 C, the cloud will consist almost entirely of ice crystals, and if we are colder than -40 C the entire cloud will be made up of ice crystals.

OK, now we know that within cold clouds we will usually have a combination of ice crystals and super-cooled water. How does this tie into the creation of precipitation in cold clouds?

In warm clouds, rain develops through a process known as collision and coalescence where water droplets collide and grow together until they are big enough to fall to the ground.

In a cold cloud we have a similar process (although it’s called something different) but before this can occur another process has to work its magic — the Bergeron process.

The Bergeron process relies on another unique property of water, and that is, if there

is just enough water vapour in the air to keep a super-cooled water droplet from evaporating, then there is more than enough water vapour in the air for an ice crystal to grow larger. Because the saturation vapour pressure over ice is lower than that over water, ice crystals will attract water vapour more readily than water droplets will.

Our cold cloud now has ice crystals in it and these ice crystals are growing.

As the crystals grow, they pull water vapour from the atmosphere. As the amount of water vapour in the atmosphere drops, our super-cooled droplets will begin to evaporate to help make up the difference. These droplets evaporate and the ice crystals continue to grow at the expense of the super-cooled water droplets. After a while, the cloud consists mostly of ice crystals.

This process by itself would only result in light amounts of precipitation though. For heavier precipitation, we need the second process to kick in. In a cold cloud, we call this second process ‘riming and aggregation.’

As I pointed out earlier, this second process is much like the collision and coalescence process in warm clouds. Ice crystals fall and either collide into supercooled water and grow larger (riming), or collide into other ice crystals and grow larger (aggregation). Aggregation occurs best when cloud temperatures are only slightly below zero, as the warmer temperatures allow the ice crystals to have a wet surface that helps other ice crystals stick to them. This is one of the reasons we see large snowflakes when it is relatively warm.

In the next issue we’ll continue our discussion by looking at different forms of frozen precipitation.

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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Harvest better than expected in most — but not all — areas Expectations were low in many areas of the province, but yield and quality have generally been decent

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his year’s crop quality and yields are better than expected, which comes as a major surprise to both farmers and agronomists across the province.

“Even as late as seeding was done, the yield seems to be average or better than expected, which is surprising, when some canola was planted on the 7th or 8th of June,” said Greg Sekulic, Canola Council of Canada agronomist specialist in the Peace region.

Quality across the province has been better than expected in wheat, mostly due to the hot summer.

“Provincially, about 90 per cent of the hard red spring wheat is coming in in the top two grades, which is really good, especially compared to last year, where some of the wheat was caught out in the field in October,” said Geoff Backman, business development and markets manager with Alberta Wheat.

There were some other anomalies as well. For example in the Peace, La Crete had temperatures comparable to Lethbridge.

“Given the heat that we had over the summer, there were some concerns that there would not be as large of yields, and mostly what we’re hearing from the majority of producers is that they are getting average to slightly above-average yields,” said Backman.

“Given a year like this, it’s great.”

Wheat that went in early is coming off with a higher protein, and wheat that went in later is coming off with an average protein around 12 per cent.

About 85 per cent of wheat has been harvested throughout the province by mid-October.

“The yield seems to be average or better than expected, which is surprising.”

“The quality is higher when we go through a summer that doesn’t have much precipitation.”

“In our area, a lot of people are taking it off and hoping they can move it to the elevator systems.”

Greg Sekulic

Neil Whatley

Neil Gorda

Quality has been good in the south and central regions and the south Peace, said provincial government crop specialist Neil Whatley.

“The quality was excellent in the south and central regions because we didn’t get a lot of rain in the summer in those areas,” he said. “The yield was fairly low, but that’s due to a lack of precipitation. The quality is higher when we go through a summer that doesn’t have much precipitation.”

The harvest story for the north includes both precipitation and frost.

There was rain in September, and snow at the beginning of October which slowed the harvest. Crops are also late because of delayed seeding.

“They had to do some combining in the spring, so that set back some crops in the spring, but not all of them,” said Whatley. “That left them more vulner-

able to fall frost and some wet conditions in the fall.”

Central Alberta producer Neil Gorda is one of the farmers having a tough year.

“Last year was tough, too,” said Gorda, who farms 1,800 acres with his son near Willingdon. “The County of Two Hills was in the worst shape of any county in the province. Lots of people left thousands of acres.”

Gorda had about 300 unharvested acres and didn’t start seeding until May 21 — which is usually when he finishes. So even though growing conditions were good thanks to timely rains this summer, harvest has been a slog and he’s been forced to take off crops with high moisture levels.

“In our area, a lot of people are taking it off and hoping they can move it to the elevator systems because they

have the big dryers and stuff,” said Gorda, who is an Alberta Barley director. “But if that gets backed up, it’ll be tough. A lot of guys set up with dryers last fall and those guys are going because they can dry.”

Farmers in Gorda’s area haven’t caught a break and he feels for them, said Backman.

“I don’t have any numbers out of there, but I suspect that that area would see some of the lowest grade on their wheat,” he said. “I’m also hearing similar things from farmers in that area that they just took their wheat off at about 18 to 19 per cent moisture because they needed to have it off.

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Broadcasting nitrogen in fall is the least efficient approach It’s also the least environmentally friendly, so if you must broadcast do it as late as possible, say experts

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roadcasting in fall is the quickest and easiest way to apply nitrogen — and the least efficient.

So why, anecdotally at least, does the practice seem to be on the increase?

Bigger farms and a shortage of labour could be part of it. Moreover, nobody knows when poor weather will shut down field operations.

But broadcast nitrogen, especially in warmer soils, or soils that later become saturated, can be lost to the atmosphere, adding to the greenhouse effect and climate change.

A fertility guide prepared by Manitoba Agriculture says broadcasting nitrogen is, on average, 40 per cent less efficient compared to banding

Many farmers like to apply anhydrous ammonia in the fall because it’s usually cheaper than other forms of nitrogen. Photo: Canstock the fertilizer in the spring, noted University of Manitoba soil scientist Don Flaten.

“This issue of poor efficiency of fall broadcast N is even worse if the soils are waterlogged in early spring,” he

said. “For fall banding N, it’s important to band as late as possible, especially for low-lying areas of fields that might be ponded with water during snowmelt.”

In a perfect world, farmers would

band nitrogen in the spring nearest the time it will be used by crops. But then there’s the art of the possible.

There are only so many hours in a day and the weather has to cooperate.

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If spring banding gets the gold medal, other techniques and timings have varying results, said John Heard, a soil fertility specialist with Manitoba Agriculture.

“Banding has a distinct advantage over broadcasting,” Heard said. “There’s a big advantage of spring over fall application, especially with wet falls and springs.

The real loser in the story is fall broadcast. Even worse is fall broadcast early in the fall on warm soils.”

Earlier this fall, Heard checked one field and found the soil temperature was 15 C at three inches deep.

“If soil was to stay at 15 C, (fall) banded urea could convert entirely to nitrate within 25 days or so,” Heard said. “It means by freeze-up a sizable portion of that (nitrogen) would be in the nitrate form, which could be very vulnerable to leaching or denitrification.”

When nitrogen is applied it’s in the ammonium form, it’s stable.

It has a positive charge and locks on to clay and organic matter.

But warm soil bacteria are more active converting ammonium to nitrate, which can be used to nourish plants, but also be lost to atmosphere.

Banding nitrogen in cool soils helps avoid those losses in a couple of ways. One is bacteria are less active then. Another is the band itself is toxic to bacteria, although over time the conversion to nitrate occurs.

“If you apply (nitrogen) later (in the fall) the microbial activity is thwarted,” Heard said. “If you apply it in a band you further thwart that bacterial activity promoting conversion to nitrate.”

“Banding has a distinct advantage over broadcasting.”

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Many farmers like to apply anhydrous ammonia in the fall because it’s usually cheaper than other forms of nitrogen. Heard said it’s a good choice because that form requires in-soil banding. Farmers who apply anhydrous ammonia or urea nitrogen early can slow the conversion to nitrate with various nitrogen conversion inhibiters, he said.

Another disadvantage to broadcasting nitrogen is having it get tied up with crop residue called immobilization. That’s not an environmental concern because eventually that nitrogen will be available to future crops. The problem is a portion of it may not be available for early-season crop growth.

Not only is fall broadcast nitrogen vulnerable to losses in the fall, but in the spring too.

“If the soil is saturated we know that we can lose nitrate-N, even in the spring when the soils are quite cool, two to four pounds of nitrogen per acre, per day,” Heard said. allan@fbcpublishing.com

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Satellite option available for farmers The Manitoba-based company has partnered with aerospace and data platform company, Planet

BY ALLAN DAWSON

“What we’re hoping is we’ll be able to predict things and get guys to go out and act on it before you see a problem.”

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armers will soon be able to see satellite images of their field multiple times a week, tracking crop progress and monitoring issues.

Precision agriculture firm Farmers Edge says it’s making satellite imagery a practical and affordable agronomic tool for farmers through a new partnership with Planet, the company with the largest fleet of Earth-imaging satellites.

“We think this will be game changing,” said Wade Barnes, president and CEO of the Manitoba-based, international precision ag company.

“I think it’s going to make a huge change to how farmers manage their crops.”

The multi-year, multimillion-dollar deal announced earlier this month makes Farmers Edge the sole distributor in key agricultural regions for Planet, an integrated aerospace and data platform company. That includes Canada, the U.S., Brazil, Argentina, and the Commonwealth of Independent States (including Russia, Ukraine, and Kazakhstan).

Farmers Edge will have the right to use and distribute high-resolution, high-frequency imagery from Planet’s three satellite constellations — RapidEye (eight-metre resolution), Planet Dove (3.7 metre), and SkySat (one metre), which was recently acquired from Google, as well as future sensors developed by Planet.

The highest-resolution option makes plant counts possible, but in most cases resolution is less important than how often images are available, Barnes said.

Satellite companies have promised field images weekly, but only delivered two or three a growing season — not frequently enough to alert farmers to problems in their crops, Barnes said.

Farmers Edge will provide farmers with images every two or three days, and in some places, daily.

“This is going to be like a safety net

Wade Barnes

Farmers Edge is partnering with Planet, the company with the largest fleet of Earthimaging satellites, to bring farmers satellite images of fields several times a week.

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for the grower,” he said. “This technology will save fields.”

The images will be integrated with Farmers Edge’s services making it easier for farmers and their agronomists to spot problems that could undermine yields, such as inadequate fertilizer, poor drainage, weeds, insects, or diseases, Barnes said.

“We know the field-centric weather, we know the planting dates, we know the varieties,” he said. “We are already doing modelling. We’re saying there will be a disease outbreak in the field and then the imagery starts to monitor and you’ll be able to see an issue, say where there’s dieback, and then triangulate it together.

“What we’re hoping is we’ll be able to predict things and get guys to go out and act on it before you see a problem. The Planet Dove is going to be the eyes and ears of the field, so to speak, throughout the growing season.”

A lack of timely satellite images drove some farmers to drones, but the time and effort required make it less attractive, Barnes said.

“I’d say in about two years people went from being very excited about drones, to not,” he said.

But drones are still useful, he added.

“Where I see drones having incredible value is with niche things like drainage, or having real problematic areas where you want to go out and physically see the field from the drone while you are flying it,” Barnes said. “Drones will have their place. I just think that people thought drones would replace imagery from satellites and that’s not really practical. My view is that you won’t see less drones. I think you’ll see a more targeted approach to it.”

Access to satellite NDVI (normalized difference vegetation index) images will cost farmers enrolled in Farmers Edge’s Smart and Smart VR programs just over $1 an acre more. Farmers with existing contracts will be allowed to opt out, but based on trial runs this summer, Barnes said he doubts many will.

“Our gut tells us, based on what we’ve heard from farmers, is that everyone is going to want this,” he said. “For just

over $1 an acre it’s just something that would be difficult to turn down.”

While large competing precision ag companies won’t have access to Planet’s images, local ag retailers, cooperatives, machinery dealers, and agronomy consultants can partner with Farmers Edge to access the satellite images, Barnes said.

“Our view is that we want to be somewhat the Costco of ag tech where we provide a good product at a really good price,” he said. “We think a lot of the retail agronomists, and paid-for consultants, can use our product on those farms as a base and then be able to provide a more boutique service on top of that if required. Not all farmers want a boutique service. Some of them want more of a Costco-type service.

“We want to be the underlining engine that powers other people’s tools. Our view is this will enable a crop consultant or an agronomist to be able to manage more acres, more effectively.”

Barnes and a partner founded Farmers Edge as an agronomy consulting company in the small southern Manitoba community of Pilot Mound in 2005. It now has 450 employees with half of the 20 million acres it services in Canada, followed by the U.S., Brazil, Russia, and Australia.

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Make sure you get paid what you’re owed The Canadian Grain Commission requires grain companies it licenses to provide security to cover unpaid deliveries Canadian Grain Commission release

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educe your risk of not getting paid when delivering grain by following these recommendations: • Before making a delivery, make sure the company is licensed by the Canadian Grain Commission, which requires licensed grain companies to provide security to cover money owed to producers for deliveries. Unregulated grains and deliveries of any grain to unlicensed grain companies aren’t eligible for compensation if payment terms are not met.

• Also get a primary elevator receipt, grain receipt, or cash purchase ticket that identifies the grain, grade, weight, price, and date of delivery. Scale tickets are not accepted for compensation claims.

• And ask to be paid for your grain right away. When delivering multi-

ple loads of grain to one company, it’s a good idea to ask for payment after each load or every few loads.

Wait until the cheque clears before delivering another load.

If a licensed company refuses to pay for your grain, stalls on payment, or a financial institution denies payment on your cash purchase ticket or cheque, don’t make any further deliveries.

“Grain producers should contact the Canadian Grain Commission immediately if they experience any trouble or delays getting paid,” said chief commissioner Patti Miller.

“Waiting too long could put your eligibility for compensation at risk.”

More than 140 grain companies (operating more than 400 facilities) are currently licensed by the grain commission. A list of licensed companies can be found at www. grainscanada.gc.ca (click on ‘Licensed grain companies’ on the left side of the home page) as well as information about financial protection.

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Agricultural biomass in the spotlight Using agricultural biomass to create fuels, chemicals, and materials will be in the spotlight at an upcoming conference in Edmonton promoting innovation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while advancing the bio-industrial sector.

While many of the speakers are from the energy sector, there will be several presentations with an agricultural focus.

A trio of professors from the Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science at the University of Alberta are among the presenters.

David Bressler, an expert on converting biomass into higher-value materials, is a part of a panel on speeding up adoption of innovative technologies. Cameron Carlyle, whose research focuses on ecosystem goods and services in rangelands, will be part of a panel discussion on technologies to measure or enhance sustainable practices.

And Vic Adamowicz, vice-dean of the faculty, will moderate a discussion on gaining public acceptance of new technologies. That panel includes Doug Beever, senior director of sustainability for Agrium. Saint Mary’s University Professor Kevin Vessey, an expert on biofuel feedstocks, will also speak at the Nov. 7-8 event (www.spark2017.ca) at Edmonton’s Shaw Conference Centre. — Staff

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Conventional ag more environmentally friendly, says study University of Minnesota analysis says conventional agriculture requires less land but uses more energy Commodity News Service Canada

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n analysis of 164 scientific papers that compared crop yields, land use, pesticide use, and fuel use suggests conventional agriculture has several advantages over organic production.

Topping the list of benefits found by the University of Minnesota was the amount of land required to produce the same volume of crops.

“Per unit of food produced, organic systems had higher land use and eutrophication potential, tended to have higher acidification potential, did not offer benefits in GHGs, but had lower energy use,” the study stated.

The study said the scientific papers it analyzed found that organic systems require 25 to 110 per cent more land to produce the same volume of crops, have 37 per cent greater potential for causing eutrophication (overloading water bodies with nutrients), and had 13 per cent higher acidification potential. Organic farming systems, however, used 15 per cent less energy per unit produced and produced four per cent less greenhouse gases (GHG), which researchers deemed not statistically significant.

The study added there are many other environmental impacts that were not part of this analysis. It also pointed out that more than 30 per cent

Topping the list of benefits found by the University of Minnesota was the amount of land required to produce the same volume of crops.

of food production is wasted and reducing food waste would offer one of the greatest environmental benefits while requiring no change in current practices.

As well, the authors said there are more differences in environmental impacts between the types of food being produced than in the farming system used. For example, the study said the environmental impacts of ruminant-derived meats, such as beef, are three to 10 times greater than those of other animal-based foods, and 20 to 100 times greater than those of plant-based foods.

The study said, “adoption of lower-impact foods, of lowerimpact production systems, and of systems with high agricultural input efficiency is necessary before agriculture causes substantial, and potentially irreversible, environmental damage.”

Ottawa threatens to sue OmniTrax for Hudson Bay rail line repairs U.S. company that owns the rail line and port ‘has not met its obligations,’ minister says Staff

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he federal government says the owner of the Hudson Bay Railway has until midNovember to get the washed-out line repaired and running or will face a lawsuit for breach of contract.

Natural Resources Minister Jim Carr said U.S. rail operator OmniTrax is “responsible for restoring service to the affected communities” along the rail line to Churchill, Man. and “has not met its obligations.”

Transport Canada has served OmniTrax a notice of default of its agreement with the federal government, demanding that the U.S. company “complete all railway repairs and resume rail service within 30 days.”

Rail service to Churchill has been offline since May 23 when, according to OmniTrax, high water made the track “impassable.”

Severe flooding and washout conditions led OmniTrax’s Canadian arm to indefinitely suspend service on the Hudson Bay Railway in June.

OmniTrax said the track bed was washed away in 19 locations, five bridges were “visibly damaged,” and another 30 bridges and 600 culverts would need to be further assessed.

It later estimated the repair bill to be as high as US$60 million and said it wasn’t prepared to pay without government assistance.

OmniTrax since 1997 has owned the government-owned port facility at Churchill and the former Canadian National Railway (CN) rail line leading to it from The Pas, Man. The federal government says its 2008 agreement with OmniTrax calls for federal financial support to the Hudson Bay Railway — for which OmniTrax, in return, was to maintain and operate rail service through to Churchill until 2029.

The port and rail line, built in the

1930s, have long been considered a vital link for Canada’s North, taking food, equipment and containers to Churchill for distribution to points farther north via Hudson Bay. From a grain export perspective, routing grain out of certain areas of Saskatchewan and Manitoba through the Port of Churchill instead of Thunder Bay is believed to shave up to three days off voyages to some ports in western Europe.

The port’s grain handle, however, has declined in the five years since the deregulation of its main customer, the Canadian Wheat Board.

OmniTrax shut down the port’s operations and laid off its staff before the 2016 grain-shipping season.

The port’s ice-limited shipping season, typically July through October, has been a benefactor of global warming in recent years, but warmer weather also makes the rail line, much of which is built on permafrost, less stable.

Alberta students win Monsanto Fund scholarships Monsanto Fund release

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hirteen young Albertans are among the 65 students who have been awarded a $1,500 scholarship from the Monsanto Fund.

The scholarships are for students entering their first year of agriculture or food-related studies at a Canadian university and college.

Traditionally the Monsanto Fund Opportunity Scholarship Program required applicants to be from a farm and entering agriculture or an agriculturalrelated field of study. In honour of the program’s 25th anniversary last year, and the recognition of the close connection between farming and food, eligibility was extended to students pursuing studies in food-related fields of study, regardless of whether they grew up on a farm or not.

“Our program has always been about supporting young people in their pursuit of a diploma or degree in agriculture because we need the very best to consider agriculture as a career path so our industry can continue to grow and prosper,” said Trish Jordan, director of public and industry affairs with Monsanto Canada.

“Our decision to open up the program to students interested in a food-related career was driven by a desire to close the gap between farming and food.”

The program has awarded more than $1.9 million since 1991. Details on the launch of the 2018 program will be available at www.monsanto.ca in February (click on the Our Commitments pull-down menu and then on Opportunity Scholarship).

This year’s Alberta winners are Gwyn Beatty (Chauvin), Joelle Benoit (Girouxville), Cole

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Chesterman (Edgerton), Jessica Dugan (Sherwood Park), Emmalyn Elgersma (Brooks), Alyssa Henderson (Bashaw), Cassandra Klaas (Claresholm), Erika MacDonald (St. Albert), Miranda Miranda (Red Deer), Afke Muller (Hays), Grace Nimco (Colinton), Kaitlin Rose (Champion), and Jourdyn Sammons (Gleichen).

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A call to dismantle supply management one of several ‘red lines’ crossed by Washington in latest round of talks Reuters/WASHINGTON

The fourth round of NAFTA negotiations — dominated by aggressive U.S. demands including dismantling of supply management — ended with Canadian and Mexican negotiators vowing to push back.

The Trump administration’s proposals to reshape the 23-yearold trade deal crossed several ‘red lines,’ such as forcing renegotiations every five years, reserving the lion’s share of automotive manufacturing for the U.S., and making it easier to pursue import barriers against some Canadian and Mexican goods. A top official with a Mexican business lobby group called them “ridiculously extreme” and said Washington knows it would not be able to push them through.

“The key is to remain calm and see if the American government is ready to negotiate,” said Moises Kalach from Mexico’s powerful CCE business lobby.

U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer said his hard negotiating line reflects President Donald Trump’s desire to claw back lost manufacturing jobs and shrink U.S. goods trade deficits amounting to $64 billion with Mexico and $11 billion with Canada last year.

The demand that Canada dismantle supply management for dairy and poultry will be rejected, said a source in Ottawa.

In public, Canada and Mexico played up progress in areas of greater consensus such as telecommunications, financial services and digital trade, saying the initial schedule of seven rounds of talks through December will be met.

The fifth round of talks are to be held in Mexico City later this month.

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Beleaguered Liberals promise lower small-biz tax rate Finance minister also backs off restrictions to lifetime capital gains exemptions but sticks to guns on income sprinkling STAFF

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he federal government says it will cut the smallbusiness tax rate to nine per cent from 10.5, a move seen as an attempt to counter a growing backlash against its July tax reform announcement.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Finance Minister Bill Morneau appeared side by side in Toronto’s far suburbs to announce the tax cut, highlighting their desire to get past what has become a major stumbling block as the two-year-old Liberal government heads into the second half of its mandate.

“Powerful interests have benefited a lot from the current system, and they will fight hard to maintain the status quo. We knew that going in,” Trudeau said in a sometimes combative news conference.

“But nothing will stop us from building an economy that works for more Canadians.”

Earlier this month Morneau promised the government would be making changes to the pro-

Federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau, seen here leaving the recent commonwealth finance ministers meeting, has announced some refinements to proposed tax reforms. PHOTO: REUTERS posals to address concerns expressed by many affected by the changes, including farmers concerned about the implications while saving for retirement, employing family members, or selling their operations to the next generation.

“Our goal is not, and will not be, to change the ability to move a family business, a family farm,

a fishing business from one generation to the next,” Morneau said in late September.

In trying to reset the tax debate, the government said the smallbusiness tax will be lowered to 10 per cent effective Jan. 1, 2018, and to nine per cent in 2019, and Trudeau shifted the focus away from those using the loopholes toward the tax code itself.

“It’s not the people who are the problem, it’s the system,” Trudeau said.

At the same time, one of the most reviled part of tax reforms proposed in July — measures to limit access to the lifetime capital gains exemption that critics said hurt the ability of families to pass their business on to their children — was abandoned.

When the owners of an incorporated farm sell their operation to family members now they face a 25 per cent tax bill on the earnings, but under Ottawa’s proposed reforms it would have jumped to 46 per cent, according to several accountancy firms, including MNP. However, the government also indicated it would be proceeding with a crackdown on income sprinkling, a tax strategy that sees income transferred from business owner to spouse or child, who would be taxed at a lower rate.

In one example from a background document the government cited an example of a farm, summing up the example with the statement that “once the

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In July, Morneau proposed tax reforms meant to close loopholes for those who use private corporations to reduce the amount of tax they pay.

The three-pronged tax reform, which affected those who sprinkled income among family members or used passive investment income in order to be taxed at a lower rate, sparked outrage among doctors, farmers, and family businesses.

While Trudeau has enjoyed a rosy profile on the world stage since winning a surprise majority in 2015, his long honeymoon at home has ended, curtailed by the bungled tax reform and the election of a younger, hipper opposition leader who could steal away vital votes at the next election.

Polls show the ruling Liberals’ lead over rival parties starting to slip ahead of an October 2019 election. — With Reuters and staff files

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Lacombe producer Terry Young has been elected chair of the recently formed Canadian Wheat Research Coalition.

The research coalition was created following the recent shift to a single wheat checkoff by the three Prairie wheat commissions. The checkoff replaces the Western Canadian Deduction which ended July 31 and was administered by the Western Grains Research Foundation.

“The three Prairie wheat commissions are committed to working together to drive farmer investment in varietal development and regional priorities,” said Young, who is a director with the Alberta Wheat Commission. “We have seen excellent results in variety development thanks to farmer investment and we anticipate the development of new, high-performing varieties that result in better returns and increased competitiveness for farmers.”

Fellow Alberta Wheat directors Kevin Auch and Jason Saunders join Young on the eight-person board.

Sask Wheat director Laura Reiter will be the vice-chair and Manitoba farmer Cale Jefferies will be the group’s secretary/treasurer. The research coalition will be administered by a host commission, starting with Sask Wheat, and rotated every three years.

The organization will take “a collaborative approach” to research funding and hopes to bring other groups on board, it said in a news release. — Staff

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ALBERTAFARMEXPRESS.CA • OCTOBER 23, 2017

New report highlights organic acres on Prairies There are 1.4 million certified acres and 1,499 organic operations across the three Prairie provinces

BY LORRAINE STEVENSON Staff

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estern Canadian organic acreage appears to be stuck in neutral.

Since 2014, the acreage has hovered around the 1.4-million mark across the three Prairie provinces, according to Jill Guerra, research and special projects co-ordinator with the Canadian Organic Trade Association.

The numbers are from the recently released Organic Agriculture in the Prairies report, the second such report commissioned by the Prairie Organic Grain Initiative.

That 1.4 million acres is a number “essentially unchanged” since 2014, Guerra said.

The region is still a major part of the Canadian organic scene, however, as those acres represent half the Canadian total, said Guerra.

There were 1,499 organic operations across the Prairies in 2014, including 1,342 primary producers, 118 livestock operations, 160 processors and 64 producers in transition.

Cereal crops comprise the vast majority of organic production on the Prairies, with wheat at 230,000 acres, followed by 150,000 acres of oats and 50,000 acres of barley. Smaller volumes of kamut (29,458), buckwheat (949), and other cereals were also grown in 2015.

Saskatchewan dominates in organic cereal production on the Prairies with 361,884 acres compared to Alberta’s total 113,500 and Manitoba’s 24,989.

At 88,538 acres, pulse crops comprise only about 14 per cent of total acres devoted to organic production in the three Prairie provinces. Peas are the largest category at 43,884 acres followed by 29,061 acres in lentils and beans barely topping the 1,000-acre mark.

There were 75,000 acres of oilseeds produced in 2015, with the vast majority in flax (55,187 acres), plus about 10,000 acres of mustard, and smaller amounts of hemp and soybean produced.

Alberta produces only about five per cent of total organic oilseeds, while Manitoba grows 20 per cent.

The report found a significant increase in acres devoted to vegetable production in one year — from 4,500 acres in 2014 to 11,000 in 2015 — and it’s something to be watching closely in future reports, Guerra noted.

Part of this is presumed due to differences in the amount of data collected from certification bodies, she noted.

Pasture and forage land was also challenging to represent accurately. Data showed pasture at 230,000 acres of the total pasture and forage land (500,155 acres), but a significant decrease in grass and natural areas. This finding may not be as accurate as possible given that some certifying bodies reported some grass and natural areas and others did not, she said.

Alberta had the largest number of in-transition operations (33), alongside 380 certified primary producers, 55 livestock operations, and 57 processors and handlers. lorraine@fbcpublishing.com

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Experts sharply divided on the merits of night-only aeration Ron Palmer says producers should turn off fans during the day for natural air drying, but not everyone is convinced

BY ALEXIS STOCKFORD Staff

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xperts are still divided when it comes to night-only natural air drying.

Ron Palmer, project engineer with the Indian Head Agricultural Research Foundation, made waves in 2015, when he suggested that grain would dry better at night when air temperature outside was less than grain temperature. The idea flew in the face of conventional practice, which has fans running continuously.

Palmer’s argument is based on moisture and temperature data drawn from dozens of bin trials as far back as 2010.

The researcher compared moisture content of air entering the bin with the air leaving the bin on an hourly basis to determine if grain was drying or wetting throughout the day. Absolute humidity, or grams of water per cubic metre of air, was calculated for both outside air and bin exhaust using a function of relative humidity and temperature.

Results showed a regular wetting and drying cycle every 24 hours.

In an average of 19 trials, Palmer found that grain dried best around 2 a.m. and that drying removed over 1.5 grams of water per cubic metre of air flowing through the bin roughly between 10 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. By just after 9:30 a.m., the cycle had changed from drying to wetting and did not switch back until almost 6 p.m. The worst time, according to Palmer’s data,

With crops coming off the field, many farmers are switching on the aeration fans, but what are the best practices for natural air drying? PhotoS: Alexis Stockford was 2 p.m., when aeration added half a gram of water for every cubic metre of air pumped. The effect was worse on hot days, he added.

“We plotted this out and, to our surprise, yes, the drying actually takes place at night,” Palmer said.

Palmer makes an exception for filling bins, however. Fans should be left on continuously while bins are filled and left on until 9 a.m. the following morning, he said.

His findings led him to recommend farmers without sensors to turn fans off during daylight and to get grain as cold as possible, even if grain is dry.

He argues that cooling grain by 15 C will decrease moisture content by about one per cent while heating grain by 30° will increase moisture content by one per cent.

The other side

Joy Agnew, Agricultural Research Services project manager with the Prairie Agriculture Machinery Institute, disagrees.

Research has shown heat and moisture to be the two main factors in grain spoilage and, while Agnew says aerating at night will cool grain, little actual drying will occur and farmers needing to

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remove more than one or two per cent moisture should be cautious.

“What’s happening with nightonly fan operation is you are passing cool air through warm grain, initially, and what happens is that cool air warms up as soon as it hits the grain,” she said. “It warms up without having a lot of moisture added to it initially, so now it has a huge capacity to remove moisture, so cool air passing through warm air does dry... but it’s short term because that relies on the grain being warm.

“As soon as the grain cools down, which usually happens after one night of operation, no longer do you have that effect of increasing the air’s capacity to dry.”

If grain must be dried, not just cooled, it is better to do it with warmer air that can hold more moisture and therefore has a greater drying capacity, she said.

Grain should be cooled once grain approaches target dryness, something Agnew said will finish the drying process and avoid spoilage due to heat.

“With the later fall conditions that we’re seeing right now, you’re likely not going to get warm air, so that’s why if you need to remove more than two or three per cent moisture to safe dry, then you’re considering heated air drying options,” she said.

In an aeration fact sheet put out by PAMI, the organization acknowledged that changing

temperature and relative humidity mean that aeration will not dry grain during certain times of the day.

“This information can also be used to help even out the moisture content profile in a bin,” the fact sheet reads. “With most air distribution systems, the air flows from the bottom up. So to dry the grain at the top of the bin, the grain at the bottom becomes overdried. Air can be used to rewet the overdried grain and result in an even moisture content profile.”

PAMI advises producers to turn aeration fans on as soon as ducts are covered and leave them on, “until the average temperature of the grain is at a safe store temperature.”

Fans can be turned off during rainstorms, the document adds.

Agnew is not the only one to weigh in on the topic. In 2013, two researchers from OPI Systems Inc. in Calgary and Digvir Jayas of the University of Manitoba advised against night-only aeration for drying.

While the experts agreed that fans should be turned on only when moisture was being removed, Jayas argued that aeration alone and only at night may not be enough to dry grain.

He added that continuous aeration would result in more uniform moisture levels in the bin and that it would be better to opt for continuous aeration if a farmer did not have sensors to calculate best drying conditions.

Addressing gaps

Palmer’s initial calls for nightonly aeration did not account for relative humidity; something he now says was a gap. He has since added relative humidity into his findings and has developed an online calculator using grain temperature, air temperature and grain moisture to determine the highest relative humidity that a given crop can dry at.

The new data has not changed his views on night drying, however.

“We’ve got the data to show it — the data and the theory,” he said. “We’ve gone through something like 37 trial runs and you can clearly see that diurnal difference in drying, that drying occurs at night.” astockford@farmmedia.com

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ALBERTAFARMEXPRESS.CA • OCTOBER 23, 2017

Wheat Growers searching for new executive director Robin Speer, who held the job for less than two years, has jumped to CN Rail

BY ALLAN DAWSON Staff

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he Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association is seeking a new executive director.

Robin Speer, who took over the job from Blair Rutter in November 2015, joined CN Rail last month as manager for public affairs in Saskatchewan.

Speer said in his new position he will work with Saskatchewan municipalities, industry organizations, city and provincial officials.

“I will continue liaising with grower groups and agriculture organizations to work together on those key files to get our grain to market,” he said.

“I am very excited to join CN at this time. I think it’s a critical time now. It is investing in infrastructure across Canada and that’s key for our farmers.

The reality is those harvests are going to get bigger and bigger and we’ve got to get that to market for sure.”

Originally from North Battleford, Sask., Speer said his time with the Wheat Growers gave him insight into grain transportation issues.

“I interacted with the railways often and learned more about the role the railways play in the economy and obviously in Western Canada,” Speer said. “All that being said, it is an exciting time to join that company and to see directly how it operates and see what it holds for the entire industry. It’s a critical company for the backbone of the economy.

Grain in Saskatchewan, and also fertilizer, are key components of the supply chain.”

The Wheat Growers wants to find a new executive director as soon as possible, president Levi Wood said in an email.

“Our goal is to bring someone in who can continue to build on the work that Robin has been doing,” he said.

Before joining the Wheat Growers, Speer served as manager of government and commercial relations at Viterra, as well as vice-president of public affairs at the Canadian Renewable Fuels Association. He also worked for Gerry Ritz soon after he was first elected as a Reform MP in 1997. allan@fbcpublishing.com

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Canadian hemp markets could be side-swiped by U.S. Overly enthusiastic U.S. producers could potentially swamp the market if the crop is legalized

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he possibility that hemp production could be legalized in the U.S. is creating uncertainty in markets here.

“There still is a lot of excitement (in the U.S.) about hemp as being something new... that grassroots excitement is one that we’re watching closely to make sure it doesn’t cause overproduction,” said Clarence Shwaluk, director of farm operations for Fresh Hemp Foods.

U.S. hemp production is in its infancy stages, limited to pilot projects, with producers having to partner with universities or state extension groups.

Legislation would be needed before commercial production

could proceed, but a bill allowing “industrial” hemp was introduced in Congress this summer.

Currently most hemp used in the U.S. food sector is bought from Canada, if the law changes it could lead to an oversupply in the market.

Hemp growers say they would like to double the 10,000 acres grown last year.

But Shwaluk said the number of consumers who include hemp regularly as part of their diet is very small.

“If that grassroots excitement overwhelms the ability to process what they’re producing, then you will see a glut of product on the market,” he said.

Prairie growers seeded about 100,000 acres this year, according to the Canadian Hemp Trade Alliance. Fresh Hemp Foods paid 70

cents for conventional hemp and $1.80 per pound for organic, which is in more demand.

“Prices are a little bit lower than where they were in previous years and that’s a bit of reflection on the supply and demand,” Shwaluk said.

Fresh Hemp Foods usually contracts hemp a year in advance but currently the company is waiting to see what happens in the U.S. But even if the bill passes and hemp becomes a commercial crop, the U.S. will have to catch up to Canadian production, which has been legal since 1998.

“I don’t think there’s an immediate need for worry,” Shwaluk said. “But it won’t take long for the United States producers to learn and understand the agronomy and get a better feel for crop production.”

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BASF to harvest seeds, herbicide businesses from Bayer Bayer selling LibertyLink-branded seeds and Liberty herbicide businesses to gain approval for Monsanto purchase

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BASF, the world’s third-largest maker of crop chemicals, has so far avoided seed assets and instead pursued research into plant characteristics such as drought tolerance, which it sells or licenses out to seed developers.

But Bayer’s US$66-billion deal to buy U.S. seeds group Monsanto, announced in September 2016, has created opportunities for rivals to snatch up assets that need to be sold to satisfy competition authorities. Bayer has to sell its LibertyLink-branded seeds and Liberty herbicide businesses, which generated 2016 sales of 1.3 billion euros, because they compete with Monsanto’s Roundup herbicide and Roundup Ready seeds.

The deal also includes Bayer’s InVigor-branded seed lines, which use the LibertyLink trait technology. LibertyLink seeds, used by soy, cotton and canola growers, are one alternative to Roundup Ready seeds for farmers suffering from weeds that have developed resistance to the Roundup herbicide, also known as glyphosate. The spread of Roundup-resistant weeds in North America has been a major driver behind Liberty sales.

The deal is conditional upon Bayer’s acquisition of Monsanto going through. While the European Commission could block that transaction, it has approved others, such as the Dow-DuPont deal and ChemChina’s takeover of Syngenta — although only after securing big concessions.

Bayer said it continued to work with the authorities to close the Monsanto purchase by early 2018.

As part of the asset sale to BASF, more than 1,800 staff, primarily in the U.S., Germany, Brazil, Canada and Belgium, will transfer to BASF. It is also acquiring manufacturing sites for glufosinate-ammonium production and formulation, seed-breeding facilities and research facilities.

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Some plants rise to challenge when under attack Research findings could increase productivity and lower pesticide use eventually STAFF

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ow would you like a canola plant that just got tougher as flea beetles tried to eat it?

Eventually that may become reality if new research from the University of Illinois pans out over time.

Researchers there have been studying a group of plants known as “overcompensators,” which react to being clipped by increasing their plant chemistry to grow faster and create a sort of “plant venom.”

The study is the first to link this activity to three interconnected molecular pathways. That’s significant because it could lead to the development of new methods to boost growth and reduce the need for insecticides, researchers say.

“We found that the plants that overcompensated — with higher reproductive success after having been damaged — also produced more defensive chemicals in their tissues,” said graduate student Miles Mesa.

About 90 per cent of herbaceous flowering plants engage in a process called endoreduplication — duplicating all of the genetic material in their cells without cell division, the researchers said. This process increases cell size, allow-

“We found that the plants that overcompensated — with higher reproductive success after having been damaged — also produced more defensive chemicals in their tissues.”

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ing the plants to quickly rebound from damage.

Each round of endoreduplication doubles a cell’s output. Having twice as many active genes means the cell can pump out more proteins needed to perform cellular tasks.

Some plants multiply their genomes again and again in response to being browsed. One example is scarlet gilia, a red-flowered plant that grows in western North America and is browsed by elk and mule deer.

Researchers say in some cases they’re seeing productivity doubling and tripling after the plants are cut.

New research may eventually see plants created that can shake off insect damage on their own. PHOTO: University of Minnesota

New research may be paving the way to more efficiently converting biomass like cornstalks into biofuels. PHOTO: THINKSTOCK

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iofuels such as ethanol could get cheaper if new research from Rutgers and Michigan State universities holds up.

Scientists there have demonstrated how to design and genetically engineer enzyme surfaces so they bind less to cornstalks and other cellulosic biomass, reducing enzyme costs in biofuels production, according to a new study.

“The bottom line is we can cut down the cost of converting biomass into biofuels,” said Shishir P.S. Chundawat, senior author and an assistant professor in the department of chemical and biochemical engineering at Rutgers University.

“The bottom line is we can cut down the cost of converting biomass into biofuels.”

Shishir P.S. Chundawat

Typically, the enzymes tapped to help turn switchgrass, corn stover, and poplar into biofuels amount to about 20 per cent of production costs, said Chundawat.

Enzymes cost about 50 cents per gallon of ethanol, so recycling or using fewer enzymes would make biofuels more inexpensive.

“The challenge is breaking down cellulose (plant) material, using enzymes, into sugars that can be fermented into ethanol,” he said. “So any advances on making the enzyme processing step cheaper will make the cost of biofuel cheaper. This is a fairly intractable problem that requires you to attack it from various perspectives, so it does take time.”

Biomass contains lignin, an organic polymer that binds to and strengthens plant fibres. But lignin inactivates enzymes that bind to it, hampering efforts to reduce enzyme use and costs, according to Chundawat.

The researchers showed how specially designed enzymes can limit their binding to and inactivation by lignin.

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France and the European Union need independent scientific experts to guide them on divisive environmental issues such as pesticides, French President Emmanuel Macron said, criticizing some research as prone to lobbying pressures.

The EU has struggled to find a consensus on pesticides and genetically modified crops, and is still debating whether to extend the licence of popular weed killer glyphosate.

In a speech on food and farming, Macron reiterated France’s support for phasing out glyphosate, and argued that independent expertise along with investment in innovations would bring solutions to environmental problems.

“I would like us to be able to bring together the conditions whereby we can have independent scientific expertise on each of these (environmental) subjects and that we have the same requirements at EU level,” he said.

“We have endured too much pressure in recent years on these questions, too many hidden interests and industry expertise that is in no way scientific expertise.”

He repeated a pledge to change French law to prevent suppliers from simultaneously selling pesticides and advising farmers.

The EU debate on glyphosate has brought competing claims about its safety, dividing scientists, farmers, chemical firms, and politicians.

France has opposed a European Commission proposal to renew the EU licence for glyphosate for another 10 years.

“I think the right debate to have is to say that it’s not a good idea at EU level to put the glyphosate issue to one side for another 10 years,” Macron said.

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ALBERTAFARMEXPRESS.CA • OCTOBER 23, 2017

How will federal tax changes affect you?

Time to get the dead wood out

Alberta’s canola, wheat, barley, and pulse commissions are hosting a free breakfast at Agri-Trade on Nov. 9. at the Sheraton Hotel. Also on the menu will be a presentation on the federal Liberals’ proposed tax changes and the potential impact on farmers by Dean Gallimore, a retired partner from KPMG LLP in Lethbridge. Gallimore spent his career working with agriculture clients and strategies and co-wrote Tax Strategies for Farmers (which is available at www.agriculture.alberta.ca). The breakfast starts at 7:30 a.m. and the presentation is at 8:15. Registration is required (go to www. albertacanola.com, click on Events and then on Alberta Crops Breakfast). — Alberta Canola

The annual elm-pruning ban is over until March 31, so it’s time to remove dead wood that can attract elm bark beetles, says the Society to Prevent Dutch Elm Disease (STOPDED). The beetles breed and overwinter in dead and dying elms but trees can’t be pruned between April 1 and Sept.

30 because the pests are drawn to the scent of the fresh pruning cuts. STOPDED recommends hiring a professional arborist such as an ISA Certified Arborist. Pruned elm wood must be properly disposed of by March 31 by burning, burying, or chipping. For more information, call 1-877-837-ELMS or visit www.stopded.org. An ISA Certified Arborist can be found at www.isaprairie.com. — AAF

farmfair international & Agri-trade

Farmfair International gears up for expanded show Farmfair is growing this year with a partnership with Agri-Trade and increased international interest

BY JEFF MELCHIOR AF contributor

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espite challenges in recent years, Farmfair International is on deck to have one of its biggest shows in 2017, with 100 international buyers from 14 markets lined up.

One of Alberta’s longest-running agricultural trade shows, the Nov. 8-12 event at the Edmonton Expo Centre will, for this year at least, again run concurrently with the Canadian Finals Rodeo. This year, the event is also partnering with Agri-Trade (which runs Nov. 8-11) to collaborate on ticketing, promotion, and international programs to encourage both foreigns buyers and regional partners to attend two events.

“We have collaborated in the past but this is to a larger extent and formalized with the MOU (memorandum of understanding),” said Stacy Felkar, international marketing manager, agriculture with Northlands, which operates the Expo Centre.

Although the Northlands Coliseum, the longtime home of the rodeo, is set to close Dec. 31, organizers say they are concentrating on presenting the best show possible this year.

“At the moment what we are focusing on is providing our 2017 CFR and Farmfair events to the highest degree as we continue to work with the City of Edmonton on the transitions that are coming our way,” said Caiti Farquharson, public relations specialist with Northlands.

Northlands signed a one-year deal with the Canadian Professional Rodeo Association for this year with an opportunity to extend the deal into 2018, although it’s hard to say at this point where the rodeo will be located next year.

“We do not currently have a venue through which we can deliver the 2018 edition of the CFR,” said Farquharson.

International interest

Farmfair’s Inbound Buyers Program features two new markets this year: South Africa and Uzbekistan.

“We have ambassadors who work around the world promoting Farmfair International,” said Felkar. “One of those ambassadors has a strong connection to South Africa, which has led to development in that area. Uzbekistan is coming largely

More than 100 international buyers are coming to Farmfair this year. Among the foreign attendees at last year’s event were Celso Gonzalez from Mexico (left) and Brazilians Yara Sune and Marilia Lopez. PHOTO: FARMFAIR INTERNATIONAL because of Alberta Agriculture and Forestry’s international team, which has been doing a lot of missions and legwork in those regions.”

There has also been a significant surge in Brazilian and Australian buyers, partly due to Canada’s growing reputation as a source for topquality genetics, said Felkar.

“Last year we had about three Brazilian buyers,” she said. “This year we’re expecting about 15 to 20 from two different states in Brazil.

It’s interesting to see that big change in interest. Most times there are political, economic as well as environmental factors that impact buyers and their ability to come.”

There has also been “a large surge in interest from Australia.”

“In particular they have a strong interest in bringing Canadian genetics into their own herds,” she said.

“One of the breeds they’re interested in is Red Angus.”

Farmfair’s partnership with AgriTrade will enhance the Inbound Buyer Program, she added.

“We’re actually going to start out our international program in Red Deer on Nov. 7 where we’ll have an ‘Exporting 101’ session for all of our buyers,” she said.

“It will show them the how-tos and what’s new in the world of genetics and exporting. We have someone representing the semen

“Canada’s impact on the world in terms of genetics and genetic improvements has been massive. They’re punching way above their weight.”

PJ Budler

side, embryo side, and live cattle export side with our partners. And then we’re doing a private tour of Agri-Trade and attending an event there before we go back up to Edmonton for more cattle-focused activities.”

Canada well respected

PJ Budler, the Farmfair ambassador who got South Africa on board for the show’s buyers’ program, said there are diverse interests among the new delegates.

“One of them is an Angus and Red Angus breeder,” said Budler.

“There’s also a president of a semen company. The other guy is involved in several different breeds.

“And then there’s a journalist from the biggest agricultural magazine in Africa coming out. It covers all livestock: dairy cattle, beef cattle, sheep, goats, and wildlife, so he’d be

an interesting one to send a message out about Farmfair — not just to South Africa but to all of Africa.”

Budler, who is based in Texas, runs a genetics and consulting business called TheCattleMarket. net. His travels, including judging cattle in several countries, has given him contacts all over the globe and a sense of which markets are most compatible. The South African and Canadian cattle sectors, for example, share a preference for moderation, he said.

“The Canadian market suits the South African market very well for a number of reasons,” he said.

“The first is that South African cattle breeders are very cautious. They don’t chase single traits and don’t run towards extremes. They try to keep it as real and practical as much as they possibly can. Canadians are similar.

Canada’s cattle industry isn’t large, “it’s just good,” says PJ Budler, a Farmfair ambassador from Texas who is bringing delegates from South Africa to the show.

PHOTO: TheCattleMarket.net

“The U.S. markets, on the other hand, can be a little destructive in some ways because they’re always looking for new ways to do things and sometimes they chase things a little hard and a little fast because they have the ability to turn it around quicker than their clients do. Because of that a lot of countries are left stranded — they follow the marketing and propaganda that’s given to them by the U.S. so by the time they realize it doesn’t work, the U.S. is already on to something else.”

Overall, the Canadian beef industry is well respected throughout the world, said Budler, adding the growing interest in Farmfair bears that out.

“Cattle from over 70 countries have been represented in our annual ‘Champion of the World’ competition,” he said. “At least a third of those world champions among those 14 breeds have been Canadian.

“Canada’s cattle population is not huge — it’s just good.

Size-wise it’s on a similar par to Uruguay, Paraguay, South Africa and Texas but Canada’s impact on the world in terms of genetics and genetic improvements has been massive. They’re punching way above their weight.”

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OCTOBER 23, 2017 • ALBERTAFARMEXPRESS.CA

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Father-son farmers win Ag Innovation awards One pair found a better way to unplug the combine, the other a quick way to measure harvest losses

By JILL BURKHARDT AF contributor

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he newest agriculture equipment, services, and technologies — not just in North America, but in the world — are set to hit Red Deer in November.

One of the highlights of Agri-Trade is the Ag Innovation awards.

“It is always difficult to get it down to three winners,” said Rod Bradshaw, an Innisfail-area crop and vegetable producer who chairs the judging panel. “The technology is diversifying every year, and the ideas keep getting better. We believe this year’s winning entries will have broad appeal and could be readily adopted by a lot of farmers.”

This year’s winners are Arnold Innovations Combine Cylinder Reverser, ScherGain Drop Pan, and PowerLift Hydraulic Doors.

Arnold Innovations Combine Cylinder Reverser

The device was created out of necessity as a safer alternative to unplugging combine headers, said Doug Arnold, managing partner at Arnold Innovations.

“My dad was hurt unplugging his combine,” Arnold said. “He was using the wrench (the combine manufacturer supplies), he put it up under his shoulder and pushed up on it, and pinched a nerve underneath his collarbone.”

After being in pain for more than a year, Arnold’s dad came to him and said, “We have to be able to design something better.”

“So he and I put our heads together and tried to design some-

Trevor Scherman and his father created their drop pan to quickly and easily determine how much grain was being lost out of the back of the combine.

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thing that didn’t use human power to unplug (the header).”

It took a few years to refine the design and test the device, which made its debut at Brandon’s Ag Days in 2015 (Arnold’s parents have a grain operation northwest of the city). Its biggest feature is it can be operated by one person, he said.

The company has two versions — the AI100-CX for New Holland CX series and the AI100-Lexion for Claas (CAT) Lexion combines.

“The system includes a bolt-on mount which a hydraulic cylinder mounts to and onto that the ratchet head and arm mount,” said Arnold.

“The reverser has a long handle to assist the user to lift the ratchet head onto the cylinder pulley.”

The ratchet head has three positions: forward, lock, and reverse. The lock position allows an operator to rock the combine cylinder back and forth to break up the blockage while in the reverse position, the ratchet head goes in one direction allowing

the unit to continually turn the combine cylinder backwards.

“The unit is operated using the provided spool valve. When not in use, the ratchet head conveniently stores in its own cradle attached to the combine.”

The AI100-Lexion was reconfigured to fit the Lexion machine.

“This kit comes with a machined pulley hub that bolts onto the combine’s cylinder pulley which allows for the use of a similar-style openended ratchet head as the New Holland reverser,” said Arnold.

Two other types of reversers are being developed, with one due to be released in early 2018. For more info, go to www.arnoldinnovations.ca.

ScherGain Drop Pan

This is another invention born from a field discussion Trevor Scherman and his father Pat were concerned about losses during harvest.

“What we were finding with large-

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horsepower combines, when they are in canola or other speciality crops, they have so much power, we just can’t keep the grain in the combines,” Trevor Scherman said.

It was a major issue on their farm, and he knew of others struggling with grain loss, he said.

Their invention is “a simple and easy way to measure combine losses.”

With the straw chopper and spreader lifted, the pan can be attached to the combine.

“Once the magnets are activated, you stick it (the drop pan) to the bottom of the combine,” he said. “Once you get to your travel speed where you think you’re comfortable with your losses, you hit the remote and the pan falls to the ground.”

It’s equally easy to calculate losses.

The device comes with a grain gauge and a chart (that factors in header size and the type of crop) for estimating losses.

“It’s very simple and easy — there’s no apps or calculations, we’ve done all that work,” said Scherman. “We’ve developed it to fit on every combine. That is the selling feature of it.”

Scherman said when he applied for the Ag Innovation award, he was hoping the company would sell 20 drop pans in total. The drop pans went on sale in July and the company sold 20 the first day just through Twitter.

And they have yet to advertise, relying on both social media and word of mouth to sell their product, which costs $1,800.

“You ship one into an area, and that grower will talk to five to six more growers and we’ll ship more in that area,” said Scherman.

For more info, go to www.schergain.ca (or @schergain on Twitter).

Powerlift Hydraulic Door

This device is made for agriculture shops. Powerlift’s website boasts the doors “allow full use of your building wall height to maximize entry clearance. We can often increase the width of door openings that are too narrow for today’s equipment.”

The hinges on the doors feature a one-inch-diameter 100,000-psirated stress-proof shaft running within a patented greaseless bushing. The hinge bushings are made of high-grade steel and porous bronze matrix filled with a synthetic fluoropolymer that has one of the lowest friction coefficients of any solid material without using any form of lubricant. For more info on the U.S.made doors or to find a Prairie distributor, go to www.powerliftdoors. com.

Each of the three winners will be given $1,500 to donate to the charity of their choice. Their devices will be on display at Agri-Trade from Nov. 8-11.

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The best pasta is made with durum wheat, just ask Italy. A decree from the President of Italy in 2001 declared that Italian pasta manufacturers are forbidden by law to use any wheat other than durum in dried pasta for domestic consumption. That’s a good thing for Canada, the world’s leading exporter of high quality durum wheat.

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ALBERTAFARMEXPRESS.CA • OCTOBER 23, 2017

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It’s always a jam-packed lineup at Farmfair Here are a few of the events worth checking out at this year’s edition

BY JEFF MELCHIOR AF contributor

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armfair International features a lot to see and do during its Nov. 8-12 run, including all sorts of cattle, equine, and educational events.

“It’s five full days packed full of programming,” said Suzanne Bielert, agriculture event manager with Northlands. “We look at what’s happening in the industry, what’s new and exciting, and then we work with industry partners. We really make sure what we’re putting on really resonates with the industry.”

Here are a few highlights of the events scheduled for this year’s Farmfair. For a complete list, visit farmfairinternational.com.

Mini Pony Classic

The Rank Mini Pony Canadian Classic is a new-to-Farmfair bucking horse-style event for kids and youth ages nine to 14. It features champions of rank pony competitions (held throughout the summer) competing for the Canadian championship.

“It’s the same kind of horse bucking event you would see over at the Canadian Finals Rodeo — it’s kind of an exciting event,” said Bielert.

“Last year we brought the Rodeo Future Champions event, which was a timed event for the youth.

This brings in another side of youth rodeo.”

The event takes place at 4:30 p.m. on Nov. 8 in Hall D of the Edmonton Expo Centre.

BeefTech

Although not officially a part of Farmfair, BeefTech — a look at emerging technologies and innovative management practices — is being held this year in conjunction with the event.

“It’s a stand-alone beef conference but we’re putting it on at the same time as Farmfair International because we really think there’s value in having both events together,” said Bielert.

The conference features handson workshops and labs, technology demonstrations, and technical learning sessions. Keynote speakers include Robert Saik from AgriTrend with ‘The Agriculture Manifesto’ and Andrew Campbell from Fresh Air Media with ‘Stand Up for Your Industry!’

It takes place Nov. 8 and 9 in various venues throughout the Edmonton Expo Centre.

Purebred shows

A Farmfair hallmark, the Purebred Beef Shows are considered one of Canada’s ideal destinations to do business in the beef cattle industry, featuring top-quality genetics from purebred and commercial breeders.

“We’re really excited about our numbers for all our purebred cattle shows,” said Bielert.

The shows take place Nov. 8-11 in Hall B.

Bull Pen Show

The Bull Pen Show allows all Farmfair exhibitors to show off pens of bulls born in 2017 or 2016. New this year is the addition of the Commercial Cattlemen’s Day Lunch as well as guest speakers as champions are crowned. A lunch ticket will give attendees a chance to win one of five $1,000 credits towards a bull purchase from any of the Bull Show exhibitors.

Farmfair attracts top Canadian cattle. Pictured here is a 2016 entry from Prairie Cove Charolais in Bashaw.

This event takes place Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. in Hall B.

Junior Futurity

This event gives cattle enthusiasts aged five to 21 the chance to showcase their herds. It features showmanship competitions, a peewee division, an open division, bred and owned division, and a commercial division. It takes place at various times in Hall B from Nov. 9-11.

The Alberta Supreme Show features breed champions from all three of the top cattle shows in Alberta to name two Alberta Supreme Grand Champions. It takes place Nov. 11 at 4 p.m. in Hall D. PHOTOs: FARMFAIR INTERNATIONAL

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OCTOBER 23, 2017 • ALBERTAFARMEXPRESS.CA

There may be slim pickins in the pasture Water-stressed forages have more fibre and less protein, and that can reduce feed intake and body conditioning Alberta Agriculture and Forestry release

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hot, dry summer hastened the maturity and dormancy of native and improved pastures in many parts of the province, reducing both quality and digestibility of forages.

“Plants do not grow as tall as normal in dry conditions,” said beef and forage specialist Barry Yaremcio. “Fibre levels increase faster and overall energy content of the forage is reduced.

“Fibre is the most difficult part of the plant for rumen microbes to break down. Feed remains in the rumen for longer periods of time. The longer the feed is resident in the rumen, the less an animal is able to eat, resulting in lower total daily nutrient intake.”

In hot, dry conditions, less nitrogen is absorbed by the roots

“It’s possible to have cows in overmature unpalatable grass that’s up to their knees or bellies and they are unwilling or unable to eat enough to meet nutrient requirements.”

Barry Yaremcio

and transferred into the plant, resulting is less protein in the leaves. That, in turn, reduces microbial growth in the rumen and feed intake.

“Instead of pasture forage meeting protein requirements until mid- to late September, it’s possible that protein requirements of the lactating cow will not be met by mid-August,” said Yaremcio. “As result, you can

expect reduced milk production and lower calf growth rates.”

More mature forages can become very hard and brittle, especially the wheatgrasses and fescues.

“It may seem from a quick drive-by inspection that there’s sufficient forage for the animals to eat,” said Yaremcio. “If cattle ignore these plants and don’t want to eat them, you should

consider this material as having no feeding value and it shouldn’t be considered as a potential feed supply.”

Producers should walk their pastures to check what forages have been “left behind,” he said.

“It’s possible to have cows in overmature unpalatable grass that’s up to their knees or bellies and they are unwilling or unable to eat enough to meet nutrient requirements.”

Also watch for overgrazing as this reduces winter survival of certain species.

“Alfalfa and orchardgrass are two prime examples,” said Yaremcio. “Plant counts next spring could be substantially lower if pastures are grazed at the wrong time of year or too extensively. Overgrazing this fall may also delay plant development next spring which delays turnout, and could also reduce next year’s yield potential.”

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CME plans no more changes to cattle contract — for now The organization is taking a wait-andsee approach to see if the changes made to date will control wild price fluctuations

By Tom Polansek Reuters

CME Group plans no further moves to reduce volatility in its cattle futures market, after making a series of changes to rein in wild price swings that drove away hedgers.

Over the past two years, the exchange operator, which owns the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and other markets, has cut trading hours, implemented new rules on order messaging, and taken other steps to limit volatility in its cattle market.

“Right now we don’t think there’s a problem to solve, so trying to do something different wouldn’t make a lot of sense,” said Tim Andriesen, CME’s managing director of agricultural products.

“Generally the feedback we’re getting from the industry is it’s working, let’s leave it where it is.”

Last year, U.S. cattle producers called on CME and federal legislators to reduce volatility after cattle futures prices fell sharply in 2015 from record levels in 2014. Ranchers said big price swings had rendered the market ineffective, and some cut back on hedging strategies used to manage the risk of owning livestock.

More recently, the percentage of hedgers in the market has increased, Andriesen said, without providing specific data.

However, some traders said price swings continue to make it difficult to enter or exit futures positions at times.

Joe Ocrant, president of Oak Investment Group and a cattle futures trader in Chicago for nearly 50 years, said he has cut by threequarters the number of live cattle positions he trades each day because of ongoing volatility.

In Nebraska, Brett Gottsch, managing partner for Gottsch Cattle Co., said he too felt the market remained volatile. Also, futures do not converge with cash prices as efficiently as they should when futures contracts are expiring, he said.

“I would say that our market’s not fixed,” Gottsch said.

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ALBERTAFARMEXPRESS.CA • OCTOBER 23, 2017

Cranberry seen as bird health booster Research suggests the bright berries could help offset push to remove antibiotics from chicken feed

BY ALEXIS STOCKFORD Staff

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ranberry has long been touted as a booster of the human immune system — and it turns out that benefit may also apply to chickens.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada research scientist Moussa Diarra has been exploring cranberry as an alternative to antibiotics during the critical first weeks after hatching.

“In conventional poultry production, we use antibiotic right away from Day 0 to Day 35, and there is a reason for that because young chicks, or young birds, are really more susceptible to infection,” he said.

“If they are adults, they build their own immunity. If they are younger, they’ll stand to lose maternal immunity when they grow, so you have a transition time between the end of maternal immunity and the time to build their own immunities.

“That transition time is really critical for young chicks. They need to be protected before they become stronger in terms of immunity to fight against infection.”

Chicks are vulnerable to a wide range of diseases, from E. colicaused colibacillosis and rot gut (an illness commonly treated by antibiotics), to infectious bronchitis, fungal brooder pneumonia and salmonella, the root of a recent health scare which led to

13 human cases and four hospitalizations over four provinces in Eastern Canada.

For several of those threats, early antibiotics are critical. At the same time, the industry has been caught up in the same public push against antibiotic use as the beef industry, concern based largely on the idea of “superbugs,” bacteria that have become resistant to antibiotic treatment because of excess antibiotic use in the rest of society, including meat production.

In May 2014, the Chicken Farmers of Canada banned Category 1 antibiotics — drugs that are the most important for human health and have few alternatives — for preventive use. The national poultry group will take things a step further next year. Category 2 antibiotics, those used to treat serious infections but that generally have alternatives, will be phased out by the end of 2018, while Category 3 drugs, those of medium importance, will join the banned list by the end of 2020.

Promising research

It is Diarra’s hope that at least part of that gap can be filled by adding cranberry to feed.

He’s tested different concentrations of cranberry powder on 1,200 male Ross chicks during the first 35 days after hatching.

Chicks were fed 40 milligrams, 80 milligrams or 160 milligrams of cranberry juice per kilogram of feed, compared to a control group which was not exposed to the berry.

Researcher Moussa Diarra of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada says cranberry could help boost immunity and lower mortality in broiler chicks.

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He found that adding 40 milligrams of cranberry juice powder per kilogram of feed could lower early chick mortality by as much as 50 per cent and resulted in the lowest total mortality off all four groups — 5.2 per cent, compared to 6.9 per cent in the control.

As to how popular feed was with the birds, Diarra said there was no evidence that the addition of cranberry put chicks off their feed.

“If you have a decreased body weight and decreased seed con-

sumption, sometimes it could be an indicator of toxicity of your feed or something in the feed that the chicken doesn’t like, really,” he said. “In our cranberry juice, or cranberry powder, trial, we never (saw) any significant difference between the control and our treatment in terms of body weight and seed consumption.”

Diarra’s study finished off with a look at finished meat.

The berry influx had no negative effect on meat quality and no positive influence on growth,

Diarra found, although he hopes to eventually explore whether the benefits in live chickens might translate to more shelf life in meat.

Diarra has since seen “promising” results in trials using cranberry pulp, or pomace, rather than commercially bought juice powder.

“We realized that this leftover was even richer in polyphenolics (micronutrients with antioxidant activity) than the juice itself,” he said.

Diarra is currently looking at cranberry “press cake,” a pomace product that his lab produces in house.

Despite promising results with press cake, the treatment itself would be costly for farmers. His team moved from juice to pomace partly due to cost, since pomace was considered waste at the time. Since then, however, processors have begun to market the pulp for things like pet food.

Diarra estimates sourcing pomace from a processor at $4 per kilogram.

There hasn’t been any significant uptake on the research, said the chair of the Canadian Cranberry Growers Coalition, which helped fund Diarra’s work.

The market for antibiotic-free chicken continues to grow and “it’s clear that the consumer is interested in a product that has less antibiotics,” said Blake Johnston. astockford@farmmedia.com

“If we talk about what we’re doing, people will understand how their food is grown and why we grow it the way we do.”

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Long-awaited rains end Australian fire sale on cattle Weathering the worst drought in decades, cattle producers Down Under were forced to market animals

BY NAVEEN THUKRAL AND COLIN PACKHAM

“We have had good rains everywhere (and) as a result we have seen cattle prices jump.”

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ustralian beef producers are seeing rising prices for the first time in months as rains have ended distress sales of animals.

The worst drought in decades had forced producers in key cattle production regions to take cattle to market.

Parched areas of New South Wales and Queensland, the country’s key cattle states, have seen widespread rains over the past week, analysts and the official weather forecaster said, with more showers expected.

That is good news for farmers who had been forced to increase livestock sales to slaughterhouses to prevent animals from starving as pastures wilted, prompting a glut in supply of beef.

The country’s benchmark cattle index is up almost seven per

Simon Quilty

Australian cattle producers have seen severe drought conditions pushing cattle to market. PHOTO: THINKSTOCK cent from two-year lows hit in late September.

“We have had good rains everywhere (and) as a result we have seen cattle prices jump,” said Simon Quilty of livestock consultancy MLX Pty Ltd.

“The liquidating phase in Queensland and northern New South Wales might be reversed with this rain, and the second wave of heavy liquidation possibly avoided.

Winter 2017 was not only the

warmest in Australia since records began more than a century ago, but was also among the top 10 driest seasons ever. That forced farmers to send cattle to feedlots earlier than usual, boosting demand for grains in the region.

But that looks set to slow now that cattle will be able to spend longer in fields due to the recent rain.

But rains are unlikely to benefit the drought-hit wheat crop in Queensland and New South Wales, as harvest has already started. The country’s 2017-18 wheat output is forecast to drop 40 per cent from last year’s record, to a 10-year low.

Chinese pig prices rise as Beijing shutters polluting farms

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Pig prices are on the rise in China as Beijing shutters thousands of farms in a drive to impose tough new pollution standards by December, giving the country’s leading pork producers a betterthan-expected boost.

China’s three-year campaign to clean up its farm sector requires each province to ban livestock production near water sources or major population areas.

Farms in other areas must also meet high standards on treatment of animal waste.

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In the first half of 2017, 200,000 hog and poultry farms were closed, according to the Environment Ministry and there could be many more in the run-up to the year-end deadline.

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Introduced lady beetles are a farmer’s friend — until winter sets in It’s a good news-bad news scenario as the same lady beetles that gobbled up aphids seek shelter for winter

BY ALEXIS STOCKFORD Staff

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hey’re on walls. They’re on ceilings. They’re on cups left in cupboards and anything left outside.

The annual swarm of lady beetles is nothing new in rural Manitoba during the fall but populations were particularly hearty this year following an upswing in aphids, the insects’ main source of prey.

Aphids were a repeat concern in the province’s weekly insect and disease reports with some soybean fields seeing 250 aphids per plant.

That led to a surge in predators, including multicoloured Asian lady beetles. They’re not a species native to Manitoba and have a different way of surviving winters, said provincial entomologist John Gavloski.

“What’s different is the multicoloured Asian lady beetle, when it comes time to get ready for overwintering, instead of crawling underneath a leaf pile or something like a lot of our native species will, they’re looking for a sort of isolated structure on the horizon to use as an overwintering site,” he said.

The species overwinters in cliff cracks and crevices in their native eastern Asia. In the largely flat Prairies, however, human structures are often the nearest substitute.

Multicoloured Asian lady beetles search a house in south-central Manitoba for a good spot to spend the winter. Photo: Alexis Stockford

Houses in south-central Manitoba are being covered by multicoloured Asian lady beetles as the normally welcomed insects look for a winter home. Photo: Leann Friesen

although moth or beetle eggs, thrips, or mites may also make it on to the menu.

A Manitoba-based study in the ’70s found that an adult 13-spotted lady beetle may eat between 110 to 160 aphids a day in cereal crops, while studies out of Ontario suggest the seven-spotted lady beetle may take out between 80 to 115 soybean aphids daily, depending on gender.

The insect’s larvae are almost as useful. The same Ontario studies found that a third-instar seven-spotted lady beetle larvae will eat 105 aphids each day.

Multicoloured Asian lady beetle larvae can eat between 90 to 370 aphids.

“Loved seeing them in our soybean fields eating aphids,” Ian Steppler, who farms near Miami, Man. said over social media.

Others are less welcoming, largely because, unlike their native counterparts, the multicoloured Asian lady beetle has been known to bite.

The species also shares one of the lady beetles’ common unpleasant traits, releasing a smelly, staining liquid when threatened or injured.

“Don’t squish them, because they will stain and they will smell,” warned Gavloski.

Are they pushing out native species?

Data is scarce but Gavloski said he saw mostly multicoloured Asian

“What happens is they congregate in these huge numbers around or on the walls of houses this time of year and they’re looking for, of course, a way that they can get in where they can overwinter, so it becomes very noticeable,” Gavloski said.

For rural residents, it’s become a fall tradition, albeit one with mixed feelings.

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Lady beetles are an undisputed boon for farmers, who value the predatory insects as a natural biocontrol for pests.

The beetles are best known for their voracious appetite for aphids,

lady beetles or seven-spotted lady beetles, both introduced species.

The native 13-spotted lady beetle, on the other hand, was thin on the ground.

“I would prefer, as far as generalist predators go, to let the native species remain the dominant species and do the work,” he said. “Now, on the positive side, multicoloured Asian lady beetles are a very aggressive lady beetle with, for a lady beetle, a pretty broad appetite and they eat a lot. They’re actually a very good biocontrol agent.”

The species was never intentionally released in Manitoba, Gavloski said, but was in both the United States and Canadian Maritimes through the ’80s, although entomologists now also say that trade may have played a role. The beetles arrived accidentally at several seaports before the first major population was discovered in Louisiana in 1988. The bugs have since spread into Manitoba.

Gavloski noted that the influx has not put a significant dent in aphid populations.

“Lady beetles do have their impact,” he said. “That effect may be seen down the road, but aphids reproduce so quickly. There’s been that causation between aphids and their natural enemies over the eons and the aphids can still build their populations up despite the lady beetle numbers.” astockford@farmmedia.com

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Memories are made of this — what’s 4-H exchange creates deep bonds up

BY GLENN CHEATER AF STAFF

“We were waiting at the airport and the kids were all excited. But even though we had a big sign welcoming them, they were looking for their luggage and kind of walked by us. But when we got off the plane (in Nova Scotia four weeks later) and walked through the airport doors, everyone was hugging each other and there was laughing and joking. It was just like welcoming your family back.”

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or Karyn Salsbury, those two contrasting scenes capture what 4-H Canada’s Club to Club Exchange is all about.

“It really is the people,” said the Lacombe 4-H leader. “When we were having our wrap-up and asking the kids about their big take-away, it all came down to the people. That’s really what the kids valued, it was the experiences with the people.”

Of course, those experiences were set against some pretty stunning backdrops — including the hoodoos of Alberta’s Badlands, majestic vistas from atop Sulphur Mountain, and up-and-close cowboy time at the Ponoka Stampede.

And that was just the Alberta half of the exchange, which saw 11 4-H members and two chaperones travel from Cape Breton at the start of the summer and then return the hospitality of their hosts (10 members of the Lacombe club and chaperones Salsbury and Darryl Langille) four weeks later.

The journey Down East featured a trip to the Cabot Trail, some seriously big waves on a whale-watching excursion, and a host of activities ranging from horseback riding and fishing to visiting historic sites and learning how to dance a jig and a reel.

Memories of those sights and sounds will stay with the 21 4-H’ers for the rest of their lives, but it’s the bonding with total strangers that stay with you, said Salsbury.

And she speaks from experience.

Nearly 30 years ago, she participated in a very similar program (then called Open House Canada) and travelled to the Annapolis Valley on the other side of Nova Scotia.

“It was wonderful and in fact I’m still in contact with my host family and my ‘twins,’” she said. “I still

Register online 4-H registration is open until the end of November.

Leaders can register their clubs and all their members and volunteer leaders at www.4h.ab.ca. Those looking to join a club or who need help registering their club, can reach a 4-H specialist at 780-422-4H4H (4444).

There are approximately 350 4-H clubs in Alberta with more than 5,500 members and 2,000 volunteer leaders.

A trip to the Rockies and a whale-watching expedition provided classic Canadian moments, but it was ‘the experiences with the people’ that were the real highlights, said Lacombe 4-H leaders Darryl Langille (left at rear) and Karyn Salsbury (kneeling on right) in top photo. PHOTOS: COURTESY Karyn Salsbury consider them my Nova Scotia family even though I haven’t been back there since and wasn’t able to go visit them this time around.”

In fact, this summer’s trip had its genesis in Salsbury’s 1988 exchange.

After chatting with fellow leader Langille about her experience, the two wondered if there was anything like Open House Canada still on offer.

Sure enough there was and that led to this summer’s adventure.

The program pairs groups of kids (usually eight to 10 in each group) aged 12 to 17 from Eastern and Western Canada, with families of the participants hosting their child’s

‘twin.’ The clubs organize a sightseeing extravaganza of their region.

4-H Canada covers the airfare for the kids (save for a registration fee), screens host families, and facilitates the process to ensure the two visits (which are either seven or 10 days long) go as smoothly as possible.

Each club has to cover the cost of events and sightseeing (including tour buses if needed). In this case, that was about $10,000 for each club.

“It was surprising but once we put it out there that we were looking for ways to fundraise, there were great opportunities that came our way,” said Salsbury. “It was easier than we thought it was going to be.”

For example, a group of local fiddlers offered the Lacombe club a chance to run its concessions during an anniversary event this summer. That brought in $1,200 and a Mother’s Day plant sale brought in a few thousand more. Other organizations and businesses stepped up with donations (such as free rodeo tickets) or support.

But then again, some of the best activities came with no cost at all.

“I asked, ‘What was your favourite?’ and they had difficulty answering because they had so many great experiences,” said Langille. “But as a leader, I’ve found some of their highlights were the unplanned moments.

“In the Badlands, we had some free time and the kids climbed up and down the river valley hills.

In Cape Breton, their time at the beach was probably their highlight. It was just that time to be together and have fun.”

Salsbury has a couple of pieces of advice for those considering participating in the program.

First, understand it’s “a whole family commitment.”

“It’s not just the leaders or the one family member. They should know that coming out of the gate.”

Secondly, don’t fret too much about hosting, said Salsbury, who had two children in the exchange program and so hosted two Cape Breton 4-H’ers and one chaperone.

“It was me who worried more than them for sure,” she said.

“They don’t care if the grass is mowed or there’s weeds in my flower bed — that’s just a me thing.”

Langille is equally enthusiastic.

“The first thing I would say is, ‘Don’t hesitate — it’s a great program,’” he said. “The work involved — and there’s many hours to get there — is just so worth it. We just had such a positive experience and I know it will be the highlight of these kids’ 4-H careers.

“People can travel throughout their lives but they will never have this kind of personal experience where they’re billeted and live and travel like a group like this. We just had a tremendous time and we’d do it again.”

For more information, go to www.4-h-canada.ca/club-clubexchange. The application deadline for the 2018 edition of the program is Jan. 15.

Budding 4-H scientists have a chance to shine 4-H members in Grades 7 to 12 are invited to enter their innovative science fair projects for the third annual 4-H Canada Science Fair — the only non-school science fair in the country.

Entrants, who can register and get more detailed information at www.4-h-canada.ca until Jan. 16, have a chance to compete against other 4-H’ers in Truro, N.S. from Feb. 28-March 4 (travel and accommodations, less a small fee, are covered). After the 4-H fair, up to five finalists will move on to

PHOTO: 4-H CANADA compete at the national 2018 Canada-Wide Science Fair in Ottawa in May. In 2016-17, 30 4-H members competed in the 4-H Canada Science Fair and five moved on to the

Canada-Wide Science Fair, where three won several bronze medals in their categories.

“It may not seem like much, but it is opportunities like the 4-H Canada Science Fair that change a young adult’s life and allow them to gain the skills required to become successful,” said one participant.

The science fair, sponsored by Bayer, is part of 4-H Canada’s commitment to foster science and technology skills and knowledge in youth. — 4-H Canada

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Website: www.spark2017.ca Nov. 8-9: BeefTech, Edmonton Northlands, Edmonton. Contact: Andrea Hanson 403-948-1528 Nov. 8-11: Agri-Trade Equipment Expo, Westerner Park, Red Deer.

Website: www.agri-trade.com Nov. 8-12: Farmfair International, Northlands Expo Centre. Website: www. farmfairinternational.com Nov. 14: Cow-Calfenomics 2017/2018, Heritage Inn, Brooks (also Nov. 15 in Lethbridge, Nov. 16 in Olds, Jan. 23 in Vermilion, Jan. 24 in Westlock, and Jan. 25 in Stettler). Contact: Ag-Info Centre 1-800-387-6030 Nov. 15: Alberta Barley, Alberta Pulse Growers and the Alberta Wheat regional meetings, Acme Memorial Centre, Acme (ABC and AWC only). (Also all three commissions on Nov. 16 in Lacombe, Nov. 21 in Grande Prairie, Nov. 22 in Westlock, and Nov. 23 in Viking.) Contact: Barley, pulse growers, and wheat commissions.

Nov. 16: Low Cost Winter Feeding Workshop, Fort MacLeod Community Hall, Fort Macleod.

Contact: Foothills Forage & Grazing Association, 403-9959466 Nov. 16-17: Green industry Show & Conference (landscaping and greenhouse sector), BMO Centre at Stampede Park, Calgary.

Contact: Valerie Stobbe 780-4891991 Nov. 21: Meat Goat Seminar, Stettler Agri-Plex Pavillion, Stettler. Contact: Battle River Research Group 780-582-7308 Nov. 21-23: Alberta Milk Dairy Conference and AGM, Fantasyland Hotel, Edmonton. Contact: Alberta Milk 780-453-5942

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USED FARM EQUIPMENT *For commercial use only. Offer subject to credit qualification and approval

by CNH Industrial Capital Canada Ltd. See your New Holland dealer for details and eligibility requirements. CNH Industrial Capital Canada Ltd. standard terms and conditions will apply. Depending on model, a down payment may be required. Offer good through October 31, 2017, at participating New Holland dealers in Canada.

Offer subject to change. Taxes, freight, set-up, delivery, additional options or attachments not included in price. © 2017 CNH Industrial Capital America LLC. All rights reserved. New Holland Agriculture is a trademark registered in the United States and many other countries, owned by or licensed to CNH Industrial N.V., its subsidiaries or affiliates. CNH Industrial Capital and New Holland Construction are trademarks in the United States and many other countries, owned by or licensed to CNH Industrial N.V., its subsidiaries or affiliates.

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 2002 Bourgault 5710, 29”, 10” .......$32,000 2008 Bourgault 5710, 64’, 10” .......$69,000 2005 Bourgault 6350 ......................$43,800 2015 Bourgault L7800, TB, TRKS, SLDT ........................................$226,000 2008 CIH 3430 ...............................$39,500 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 ADX3430, Mech, No Rust ......................................$45,000 1995 Flexi -Coil 5000/1330, 33’, 9” $19,500 2004 Flexicoil 3850, Tow Behind DS ...........................$39,500 2003 Flexicoil 3450 ........................$48,000 2003 Bourgault 5440 ......................$38,000 2002 Bourgault 5440 ......................$48,000

BALER/ROUND 2014 NH RB560, Wide, BC, Net, Spec ...................................$45,800 2013 NH BR7090 ...........................$39,800 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 CX8080,1005/746 Hrs ...$268,000 2011 NH CX8080, 1438/1030hrs .$259,000 2010 NH CX8080, 1875/1348 hrs $228,000 2010 NH CX8080, 1755/1237 hrs $228,000 2010 NH CX8080, 1722/1240 hrs $238,000 2008 NH CX8080, 1726/2348hrs .$238,000 2007 NH CX8080,1341/1949 hrs .$215,000 2013 NH CX8090, 846/627 hrs ....$359,000 2013 NH CX8090, 1151/832hrs ...$359,000 2013 NH CR8090, 1162/904 hrs ..$289,000 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 2001 NH TX66, 2270/3018hrs ........$58,000 1997 NH TX66, 3754/2781 hrs .......$28,500 1998 NH TX66, 2796/2188 hrs .......$48,000 1998 NH TX66, 2921/2344 hrs .......$48,000 2011 NH CR9070, 1519/1153hrs .$239,000 2009 NH CR9070,1673/1238hrs ..$189,500 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 2007 NH CR9070, 1510/2267 hrs $148,500 2009 NH CR9070, 1554/1137 hrs $198,000 2011 NH CR9080, 1522/1063hrs .$228,000 2010 NH CR9080, 1659/1150hrs,$228,000 2009 NH CR9080, 1347/980 hrs ..$249,000 2011 NH CR9070, 985/749 hrs, ...$280,000 2011 NH CR9090Z, 1311/967 hrs $289,000 2012 NH CR9090Z, 868/632hrs ...$339,000 2012 NH CR9090Z, 811/576 hrs ..$369,000 2012 NH CR9090, 1046/740 hrs ..... $345,000 2012 NH CR9090, 1340/947 hrs ..... $315,000 2011 NH CR9090, 1806/1244 hrs ... $269,000 2014 NH CR9090E, 804/556 hrs ..... $379,000 2010 NH CR9090E, 1187/1703 hrs . $269,000 2010 NH CR9090E, 1064/1518 hrs . $268,000 2013 NH CR9090Z, 680 Thr Hrs ..$379,000 2013 NH CR9090Z, 1484/1138 hrs . $298,000 2013 NH CR9090Z, 1128/804 Hrs$369,000 2015 NH CR8.90, 620/414 hrs .....$483,000 2016 NH CR8.90E, 327/266 hrs ...$485,000 2015 NH CR9.90E, 607/452 hrs ...$559,000 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 JD S680, 933/653 hrs..........$387,000 1990 JD 9500, 3347/4748hrs .........$25,000 1994 JD 9600 3277/2760hrs ..........$39,900 2012 CLASS 770, 1131/657 hrs ...$369,000 2012 CLAAS 670, 764/475 hrs .....$339,000 2002 NH CX840, 3700/2500 hrs ....$78,000

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

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

GRAIN AUGER/HARROW 2008 REM 2700 ..............................$13,000 2007 Bourgault 6000 ......................$25,800 2013 Bourgault 7200, 72’ ...............$41,800

HEADER COMBINE

1995 NH 2216, ................................$9,500 2012 NH H7460 ..............................$33,500 2013 NH H7460, 16’ .......................$39,800 2007 NH 1475/HS18 ......................$23,800 2012 MacDon A40D 18’ .................$23,800 2008 CIH SCX100, 18” ...................$23,800

SKID STEER/ COMP. TRACTOR 2003 Bobcat 763 ............................$26,500 2010 Kubota BX1860, c/w mower ...$9,000

SPRAYER/HIGH CLEARANCE

2008 JD 930D.................................$35,000 2010 Honeybee, HB30, Gleaner adaptor, 30’...................$49,500 1999 Honeybee SP36, 36’ .............$29,000 1994 Honeybee SP30, ....................$9,800 2009 NH 88C, 42’ ...........................$68,000 2003 NH 94C, 30’ ...........................$29,500 2005 NH 94C, 30’ ...........................$29,500 2009 NH 94C, 36’ CX/CR ...............$39,500 2008 NH 94C-36’, .........................$39,500 2003 NH 94C-36’, .........................$39,500 2009 NH 94C, 30’ ...........................$28,000 2008 NH 94C, 30’ ...........................$29,500 2007 NH 94C, 30’ ...........................$28,000 2003 NH 94C, 30’ CX/CR ...............$29,500 2005 NH 94C, 36’ ...........................$39,500 2004 NH 94C, 30’ CX/CR ...............$29,500 1998 NH 994 CX/CR ......................$19,000 1999 NH 994-30’, ..........................$29,500 1998 NH 994-36’, ..........................$19,000 1995 NH SP25 ................................$15,000 2014 MacDon D6530G, 30’ ............$69,800 2014 MacDon D6530G, 30’ ............$69,800 2014 MacDon D6530G, 30’ ............$69,800 2013 MacDon D6535G ...................$69,900 2014 MacDon D6535G ...................$69,900 2014 MacDon, 35’, D6535G ...........$69,000 2010 MacDon, 30’, CR/CX, D6030 $68,000 1998 MacDon 960, 25’ .....................$9,500 1998 MacDon 960, 30’ ...................$25,000 2012 MacDon FD70, 45’ ................$79,000 2010 MacDon FD70, 45’ ................$69,000 2012 MacDon FD7045, 45’ ............$79,000 2015 MacDon FD75 .......................$98,500 2014 MacDon FD75, CX/CR, 35’ ...$79,500 1997 Westward 9030........................$4,000 2010 CIH 2142, 35’ ........................$58,000 1998 H 994, 30’ TX/TR ...................$18,000 2014 CLASS 1200, 35’ ...................$59,500

2013 NH SP240, 1000 Hrs, 1200 Gal, 100” ........................$309,000 2011 NH SP.240F .........................$208,000 2011 NH SP240F, 1920 hrs ..........$185,000 2009 Spraycoupe 4660, 440 gal, 80’.................................$84,500 2009 Rogator 1084, 3160 hrs.......$159,000 2001 John Deere 4710, 800 Gal, 100’ ..............................$94,000

MOWER CONDITIONER

2009 CIH STX535Q, 3103 hrs ......$248,000 2012 NH T9.505 ...........................$339,000 2010 NH T9040, 1956 hrs ............$239,000 1994 NH 9680 ................................$89,000 1995 NH 9270 ............................... $75,000

2004 NH 1475, Toung only ...............$6,500 2006 NH 1475, ..............................$21,500 2002 NH 1475, Toung only ...............$2,000 1995 NH 2216, ................................$7,500

SWATHER 2011 MacDon D60, 35’ ..................$34,000 2011 MacDon D60, 35’ ..................$34,000 2013 MacDon D65, 40’ ..................$49,500 2010 MacDon M150, 2053/1440 hrs ............................$85,000 2010 MacDon M150, 35’, 1848/1213 hrs ............................$85,000 1998 MacDon 960, 25’ .....................$9,500 2013 MacDon M155/D6540, 520 hrs .....................................$138,000 2014 NH SR200/440HB ...............$169,000 1999 NH 994, 25’ ...........................$15,000 2007 NH HW325, 1200hrs .............$58,000 2008 NH H8040/HB36, as is ..........$69,000 2014 NH SR200............................$175,000 1995 MF 200 ..................................$15,000 2010 NH H8060, 30’, 1075hrs ......$104,800 1997 MacDon 690, 36’ .....................$9,800

TRACTOR 2011 NH T7.270 AutoCommand - LDR, 2360 hrs ...................................$178,000 2012 NH T7.235, 2341 hrs ...........$168,000 2012 NH T7.170, 2975 hrs ...........$118,000 2011 Versatile 305, 1800 hrs ........$149,500 2012 NH, T7.235, 5800 hrs ..........$109,000 2006 NH TM175/860TL, 7700hrs ...$58,000 2012 CIH U105, 3622 .....................$59,000 2011 CIH 105U ...............................$48,000 1977 Ford 8700 ..............................$12,500

TRACTOR 4WD

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1-306-344-4448 • 1-877-344-4433

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’12 NEW HOLLAND CR8090 ENG HRS 1655 SEP HRS 1208, 520/85R42, DELUXE CHOPPER, HID LIGHTS, 350 BU, 449 HP, TABER $310,000

’05 NEW HOLLAND CR960 ENG HRS 2954 SEP HRS 2175, 900/60R32, 600/65R28, DELUXE CHOPPER, 300 BU, 330HP, MOOSE JAW $99,000

’14 NEW HOLLAND CR8090 ENG HRS 614 SEP HRS 448, 620/70R42 DUALS, DELUXE CHOOPER, HID LIGHTS, 410 BU, 442 HP, SWIFT CURRENT $425,000

’13 NEW HOLLAND CR9090 ENG HRS 962 SEP HRS

’09 NEW HOLLAND CR9060 ENG HRS 2850, SEP

’13 NEW HOLLAND CR8090 ENG HRS 1158 SEP HRS

’09 NEW HOLLAND CR9060 ENG HRS 1597, SEP HRS

’13 NEW HOLLAND CR7090 ENG HRS 1173, SEP HRS 767, 520/85R42 DUALS, LEATHER SEAT, DELUXE CHOPPER, HID, EXT WEAR PKG, 402HP, 315BU, BROOKS $250,000

883, 520/85R42 DUALS, LEATHER, EXT WEAR PKG, DLX CHOPPER, 350BU, 442HP, MEDICINE HAT $349,000

833, 620/70R42 DUALS, LEATHER, LATERAL HEADER TILT, 355 BU, 523 HP, TABER $335,000

1310, 900/60R32, DELUXE CHOPPER, LONG UNLOAD AUGER, 340HP, 315 BU, MOOSE JAW $159,000

HRS 2210, DLX CHOPPER, EXTRA HD LIFT CYLINDERS, 900/60R32, 340HP, 315 BU, MOOSE JAW $149,000

SWIFT CURRENT 306-773-4948 MOOSE JAW 306-692-7844 SHAUNAVON 306-297-4131 MEDICINE HAT 403-528-2800

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BROOKS 403-362-6256 TABER 403-223-4437

*For commercial use only. Offer subject to credit qualification and approval

by CNH Industrial Capital Canada Ltd. See your New Holland dealer for details and eligibility requirements. CNH Industrial Capital Canada Ltd. standard terms and conditions will apply. Depending on model, a down payment may be required. Offer good through October 31, 2017, at participating New Holland dealers in Canada.

Offer subject to change. Taxes, freight, set-up, delivery, additional options or attachments not included in price. © 2017 CNH Industrial Capital America LLC. All rights reserved. New Holland Agriculture is a trademark registered in the United States and many other countries, owned by or licensed to CNH Industrial N.V., its subsidiaries or affiliates. CNH Industrial Capital and New Holland Construction are trademarks in the United States and many other countries, owned by or licensed to CNH Industrial N.V., its subsidiaries or affiliates.

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PIPER PA17 CUB, fresh annual, Cont. 65, 302 hrs, AF 1065, nice time builder, meets Cdn U/L specs. Skis avail. Sherwood Park, AB., 780-464-2791. pa17vaga@yahoo.ca 1967 PA 28 -140 single engine prop, restored Piper Cherokee, TTAF 4091, SMOH 1881, Feb. 2018 C of A. New glass, interior, seat belts, brakes, tires, mags, and carb. 2 place intercom, Mode C, KX-155, cowl and engine covers. $32,000. 306-533-7598, Regina, SK. wwenaus@sasktel.net

WIRELESS DRIVEWAY ALARMS- 1/2 mile range. Easy to install. Calving/polling barn cameras, backup cameras for RVs, trucks and combines, etc. Free shipping from Calgary, AB. 403-616-6610.

SOUTHWEST ANTIQUES & Collectibles Auction, 10:00 AM, Saturday, October 28, Armouries, Maple Creek, SK. Pre-viewing of items 6-8 PM, Friday, October 27. On offer: Antique furniture; oil and gas items; toys and collectibles of all kinds! Call Brad 306-551-9411, www.2sauctioneers.ca PL #333133.

ANTIQUE AUCTION, SUNDAY October 29, 10:00 AM, Agri-Park Melville, SK. Signs, toys, lamps, prints, glassware, stoneware, tools, games, furniture. 306-795-7387, www.doubleRauctions.net PL #334142.

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Closing Out Auction For Gordon Gremiak Formerly of Athabasca Industrial Maintenance Of Boyle AB.

DIRECTIONS: 5834 Elm drive, Boyle Alberta WATCH FOR SIGNS.

On Oct. 28 2017 at 10:00 am

Concession will be available

Trucks, Trailers, and Skidsteers: • 1984 843 Bobcat w/cab, heater, palletforks, 12x16.5 rubber • 1998 Freightliner truck single axle, Cat engine, 6 spd transmission • 2-1998 Freightliner trucks, single axle, 6 spd transmission, (not running ECM gone) • Fruehauf 45ft highway trailer w/shelving units • 8x40 park model trailer w/1 slideout • 14x70 2 bedroom flatroof trailer (approx. 1970) located on lot #34 in Boyle trailer park. Some renos done, washer, dryer, fridge, stove, partially furnished • Cable spool trailer • Trailer type Ingersoll Rand 185 portable compressor • 2- trailer type Gardner 170 portable compressors (for parts) • Engineered metal basket for crane. Welding and Painting Equipment: • Lincoln Vantage 300 diesel welder, 3639 hrs • 2-metal welding decks w/cabinets to fit single axle Freightliner • Victor radiograph w/track • Millermatic 252 mild steel welder w/luminous spool gun • Fabricator 252i thermal arc welder • Miller 400 gas welder • Honda 7200 watt generator, 13 hp powerease • Welding table w/1” plate top • Welding skid w/cabinets, rolled deck for 8ft pickup box • Numerous lengths of welding cable • Numerous lengths of oxygen and acetylene hoses • King industrial metal band saw • King industrial metal band saw (for parts) • Carbide cutting metal chop saw • Skil cold cut metal cutting saw • 7” electric grinders • Quantity grinder discs • Quantity of welding, stainless, and gouging rod • Quantity rod ovens • Quantity of assorted sizes and lengths of steel beams, pipe, square tubing, plate, etc. • Rack for steel • Assorted steel saw horses • Propane torches • Beam clamps • Bessy and c-clamps • Quantity wire brushes, files, grinding wheels • Quantity of welding and work gloves • 2- 600lb sandblasting pots • 2- air dryers w/hoses • Airless paint sprayers Shop Tools: • 50 ton press frame, hyd cylinder, hyd power unit (to be assembled) • Industrial rolling step ladder • 16ft rolling gantry • King Industrial 12 spd 22x3/4” floor drill press • Jet 13x ½” floor drill press • Hilte electric drill • Hilte hammer drills • Hilte jack hammers • Milwaukee electric drill • Concrete coring drills • Quantity drill bits, various sizes • B&D router • MasterCraft router and table • Makita 10” table saw • Bostich air compressor • 120 gal air tank • Hydrovein 30 gal 220amp air compressor (electrical issues) • Quantity air hoses, various sizes • 2- Magbase drills • 2- ICE air movers • Strongarm 1000lb engine stand • Dewalt compound mitre saw, (double bevel sliding) • 3- 2 ½ ton floor jacks • Quantity of wrenches, socket sets, pipe wrenches, sledge hammers, bolt cutters, pry bars • Quantity halogen work lights • Quantity chain hoists ¾ ton - 3 ton • Quantity of new and used nylon and cable lifting slings • Miscellaneous tool boxes • Quantity metal shelving • Various lengths of chain, rope and cable • Quantity of shackles • Quantity electric cords, various sizes • Miscellaneous equip from shutdown cribs • Fiberglass step ladders • Extendable aluminum ladders • Shopvacs • Quantity Tybex coveralls (various sizes) • Quantity new dust and face masks • BBQ fire pits.

For more information on above items call Gord at 780-689-6887 Auctioneers Note: All items sold as is where is with no warranties or guarantees. Please inspect all items before bidding as ALL SALES ARE FINAL. All purchases must be settled for in full on day of sale and before removal. The above listing is a guide only, neither the owner nor the auctioneers will be responsible for errors in the description of items.

Terms: Cash or approved cheque. No items to be removed until settled for in full on day of auction.

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1964 MASSEY FERGUSON diesel, home built cab, FEL, bucket and rear blade, showroom condition, $10,250.

Call 780-603-3171, Vegreville, AB. OLIVER 1900A, tires 85%, runs great, $6000; MM G706, FWD, runs, needs TLC, $3000; MM G705, excellent runner, $2500; JD D, seized, PTO, starter, lights, hyds., good tin, $1500; JD R, good runner, new rad. and hoses, good tin, $2500.

403-222-2260 evenings, Wrentham, AB.

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WAIRD 2 BTM PLOW PL; McCormick Deering Type D Binder; GMC 9100 2-ton truck; NH 1400 6 cyl gas combine; Bulldog fanning mill. 780-363-2112, Lamont, AB.

# 1 METAL FABRICATING EQUIPMENT DATE: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 10 A.M. E L SITE: 51ST AVE. EAST OF 75 ST., EDMONTON AB. SA

DYNAMIC INJECTION SERVICE, fuel injection repairs, injection pumps, injectors, nozzles and turbo chargers. 306-868-4849, 306-205-5624. Email: osirus1@sasktel.net Website: dynamicinjection.ca Avonlea, SK.

MOST EQUIPMENT IN THIS AUCTION IS LESS THAN 3 YEARS OLD AND MANY NEW UNUSED ITEMS (PLUS CONSIGNED ITEMS)

WANTED: JOHN DEERE 830, pup start, in decent running order. Call 306-726-4626, 306-726-7800, Southey, SK

PREVIEW: MONDAY, OCTOBER 30, 11 A.M. - 5 P.M. FEATURING

CONSUMABLES: All Rod Was Kept In A Climate Controlled Environment; 40,000 lb. Welding Rod 7018, 6010; 250 Mig Spools Lincoln LA71 1/8 & 5/32; 10,000 lb. S.S. Tig And Stick Rod; 4,000 lb. Lincoln Flux; 10,000 lb. Metrode Chromet; 12 Pallets of Klingspor, Norton, Walter Abrasives, Wire Wheels, Flap- Per Wheels; Coring Bits; Drill Bits; 1,000 Pieces of Tig Torches and Accessories.

EQUIPMENT: 2 Lincoln S-500 Powerwave Welders With Lincoln Powerfeed 10M Dual Feeder and Cart; 8 New Miller Extreme Suitcase Feeders; 30 - 1,000, 600 & 250 lb. Torque Wrenches; 80 New Dewalt 5/6 “ Grinders; New Makita 1” & ¾” Impacts; 300 Large Lots New Hand Tools; Pellet Jacks; Banding; New Rod Ovens to 300 lb; Pipe Bevellers to 20”; Large Quantity of Mathey Pipe Clamps; Pop-It Flange Spreader; Fire Extinguishers; 150 Weld Jackets; 50 Dozen Weld Gloves; 100 Job Boxes All Sizes; 25-24 & 16 ft. X 24 in. X 12 in. Load Beams; Rigid 950 Grove, Bevel & Cut-Off Machine; Millermatic 350 Mig; Godwin P30 Plasma. Plus Much Much More, A Must To Visit Our Website.

PLUS MUCH MUCH MORE, A MUST TO VISIT OUR WEBSITE.

MACHINE SHOP EQUIPMENT #2 DATE: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 10 A.M. E L SITE: 5830 - 92 STREET, EDMONTON, AB SA NEW TRACTOR PARTS. Specializing in engine rebuild kits and thousands of other parts. Savings! Service manuals and decals. Steiner Parts Dealer. Our 43rd year! www.diamondfarmtractorparts.com Call 1-800-481-1353.

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.

PREVIEW: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 11 A.M. - 5 P.M.

LATHES: Mazak- 34 Gap Bed Engine Lathe, 34/46 X 10’6” C.C. 4-1/8 in. Bore, Quick Change Tool Post; Mazak 30-160 Gap Bed Engine Lathe 30/44 X 160 in. C.C.; Nardini ND1785E Engine Lathe 18x92 C.C., 2 Axis Digital Read-Out; Nardini ND1760 Engine Lathe 18x66 in C.C., 2 Axis Digital Read-Out; Elliott CU-401 Gap Bed Engine Lathe, 18/24 x 66 in. C.C.; Sidney Tool Room Lathe, 17 x 30 in. C.C. MILLS: Cincinnati Versa Power Horizontal Mill With Vertical Head, 20 x 86 Table; Universal TABLE Type Horizontal Boring Machine, 48x80 BE D6 5” Max Height, 90 Max Travel; Stanko Mod 6R82SH Universal Milling Machine 12 x 60 Table, S/N 8; Milwaukee Model H Horizontal Mill.

OTHER: Hyd. Mech S-20 Band Saw; Archdale 60 Radial Drill, 16” Post 66” Under Swing, 48” Hor. Travel; Nider Gear Head Drill Press; Over $30,000 Measuring Equipment CONSUMABLES: 60,000 lb. Weld Rod; 200 Lots Hand And Power Tools; Bench Grinders.

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1925 CHEV 4-DOOR Touring Car, runs and in good condition. Call 403-548-9834, Dunmore, AB. OLD MOTORCYCLES OR PARTS WANTED: Any condition, size or make.

1979 or older. Will pickup, pay cash. Call Wes 403-936-5572 anytime, all enquiries answered. Calgary, AB. WANTED: 1920- 1940 old Ford car bodies and parts. Also wanted old gas pumps and signs. 306-651-1449, Saskatoon, SK.

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SELLING: I&T TRACTOR Shop Manual collection, 800 manuals, asking $11,500.

306-230-8833, Saskatoon, SK.

2007 WILSON 408 livestock cattle/hog trailer, full rail, winter kit, full fold down dog house. Will have fresh safety, $57,900.

Call for more details, 306-287-7553, Humboldt, SK. jdtransport11@gmail.com

WANTED: TRACTOR MANUALS, sales brochures, tractor catalogs. 306-373-8012, Saskatoon, SK.

ONLINE TIMED CONSIGNMENT Auction of Farm, Industrial Equipment, Cars, Trucks, Shop Tools, Antiques and Misc.

Items. Bidding closes 6 PM, Wednesday, Nov. 1. To Consign to this auction, call Brad 306-551-9411. 2010 Chev Silverado truck; 2013 Chev SUV; Case 2290 tractor; Deutz DX120 tractor; Gleaner L combine; 32' Chamberlain grain trailer; swath roller; fork lift; light towers and more. Visit website to view items and bid! Brad 306-551-9411, www.2sauctioneers.ca PL #333133.

2005 LODE KING TRIDEM 48’, air ride, 3 hoppers, $40,000. Can-Am Truck 1-800-938-3323, Delisle, SK.

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

1-888-792-6283. grain trailers, www.monarchtrailers.com SK safetied, 1981 NEIL’S 61’ double drop flat deck, Export Ltd., snap-off neck, 36’ working deck, $7000.

780-221-3980, Leduc, AB. 2013 HIGHBOY 53’ flatdeck trailer w/removable bale rack, fresh safety, like new, $32,000. Call 780-983-0936, Westlock, AB.

ALLISON TRANSMISSION. Service, Sales and Parts. Exchange or rebuild. Call Allied Transmissions Calgary, 1-888-232-2203; 2006 LODE KING PRESTIGE Super B grain Spectrum Industrial Automatics Ltd., trailer, air ride, 24.5 tires, SK safetied and Blackfalds, AB., call 1-877-321-7732. ready to go, $42,000. Can-Am Truck Export Ltd., 1-800-938-3323, Delisle, SK. CHECK OUT OUR parts specials at: www.Maximinc.Com/parts or call Maxim Truck & Trailer toll free 1-888-986-2946.

WRECKING LATE MODEL TRUCKS: 1/2, 3/4, 1 tons, 4x4’s, vans, SUV’s. Cummins, Chev and Ford diesel motors. Jasper Auto Parts, 1-800-294-4784 or 1-800-294-0687.

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

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

36’ TANDEM DUAL Gooseneck Trailer, $7500. Call/text Terry at 306-554-8220, Raymore, SK. 130 MISC. SEMI TRAILERS, flatdecks, lowbeds, dump trailers, jeeps, tankers, etc.

Check www.trailerguy.ca for pictures and prices. 306-222-2413, Saskatoon, SK.

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 CM TRUCK BEDS. Starting at $2895. Call trailers. Call Maxim Truck & Trailer, Jason’s Agri-Motive, 306-472-3159 or visit 1-888-986-2946 or www.Maximinc.Com us at www.jasonsagri-motive.ca

SASKATOON TRUCK PARTS CENTRE Ltd. North Corman Industrial Park.

New and used parts available for 3 ton trucks all the way up to highway tractors, for every make and model, no part too big or small. Our shop specializes in custom rebuilt differentials/transmissions and clutch installations. Engines are available, both gas and diesel. Re-sale units are on the lot ready to go. We buy wrecks for parts, and sell for wrecks! For more info. call 306-668-5675 or 1-800-667-3023.

2016 BISON PREMIERE 8417PR 4 horse www.saskatoontruckparts.ca DL #914394 living quarters, #G2006104, Booth dinette WRECKING VOLVO TRUCKS: Misc. axles & breakfast bar! $94,900. 1-844-488-3142 and parts. Also tandem trailer suspension or shop online 24/7 at: allandale.com axles. Call 306-539-4642, Regina, SK.

PRECISION TRAILERS: Gooseneck and bumper hitch. You’ve seen the rest, now own the best. Hoffart Services, Odessa, SK. 306-957-2033 www.precisiontrailers.ca ALL ALUMINUM TRAILERS: tridems and Super B Timpte grain trailers. Call Maxim Truck & Trailer, 1-888-986-2946 or see www.maximinc.com 2009 DOEPKER 53', 35 tonne RGN double drop tridem trailer, 2 position King Pin setting, AR, rear susp. dump valve, load guage, 60" sp., 255/75R22.5 alum. rims, 10" swing outs, strap winches, D-rings on deck, 10' neck, 25' deck, 13' tail, current Sask. safety, good cond., $42,000. Rouleau, SK., call 306-536-0548, 306-536-3484 or 306-776-2349. Email: dkti@sasktel.net

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

PRIVATE SALE: 2017 Dodge Ram Longhorn Ltd., loaded, only 946 kms. For more details call 780-862-8575, Tofield, AB. NEW 8’ TRUCK cap, white in colour; New WRECKING SEMI-TRUCKS, lots of parts. 2018 SUNDOWNER HORIZON 3 horse wheelchair; Scooter; Like new treadmill.

Call Yellowhead Traders. 306-896-2882, 3HGN8010RS, #J1HA7099, $79,900. 306-233-5241, Wakaw, SK. Churchbridge, SK. Luxury living quarters! 1-844-488-3142 or 2016 RAM 1500 Outdoorsman, EcoDiesel, shop online 24/7 at: allandale.com $37,995. Greenlight Truck & Auto, 306-934-1455, Saskatoon, SK. DL #311430 www.GreenlightAuto.ca 2016 SUBARU IMPREZA consumer reports 2016 GMC 3/4 ton crewcab Denali 4x4, as best small call starting at $23,360! Call 6.6L V8, dsl, loaded, white, 50,494 kms, for best price!! 1-877-373-2662 or Stk #H1773A, $66,995. 1-800-667-0490. www.subaruofsaskatoon.ca DL #914077. www.watrousmainline.com DL #907173.

SPECIAL PURCHASE OF new and near2016 GMC 1 ton crewcab Denali, 4x4, new 2014-2015 Crosstrek XVs. Save up to 6.6L V8, dsl., loaded, white, 37,943 kms, $5000. Come in quickly!! 1-877-373-2662.

Stk #H1836A, $75,395. 1-800-667-0490. www.subaruofsaskatoon.ca DL #914077. www.watrousmainline.com DL #907173.

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

2015 FORD MUSTANG, 50th Anniversary sports car, excellent condition. Online Timed Auction, bidding opens Oct. 26th.

Details at: www.doubleRauctions.net and click the Online Timed Auction Tab. DL#334142. 306-795-7387, Humboldt, SK. robert.susan.ross@sasktel.net www.doubleRauctions.net

2018 FEATHERLITE 8127-7624, 7’x24’, #JC147021, 3 compartments, $28,900.

Edmonton/Red Deer. Call 1-844-488-3142 or shop online 24/7 at: allandale.com

2016 DODGE RAM 2500 SLT, Hemi, 4x4, $36,995. Greenlight Truck & Auto, 306-934-1455, Saskatoon, SK. DL #311430. www.GreenlightAuto.ca 2015 GMC SIERRA 1500 SLT, all terrain, fully loaded, $36,995. Greenlight Truck & Auto, 306-934-1455, Saskatoon, SK. DL #311430 www.GreenlightAuto.ca 2015 GMC 3/4 ton crew SLT, All-Terrain 4x4, 6.6L V8, dsl, black, 79,030 kms, Stk #H1745A, $57,395.

1-800-667-0490. www.watrousmainline.com DL #907173.

2015 AHV LODE-KING aluminum Super B hoppers, extra light pkg., round stainless fenders, current safety, excellent 11Rx22.5 tires w/aluminum wheels, excellent condition, no air lift or elec. tarps, $89,000 OBO. 1-866-236-4028, Calgary, AB.

$500 USD Mail-In Rebate! EXTENDED! Full line-up of Wilson Trailers, including the Ranch Hand, Foreman, and Roper models. Receive a $500 USD mail-in rebate upon the purchase of any Wilson trailer. With over 15 years of Sales and Service, we will not be undersold! Bassano, AB., 1-800-641-4508, www.desertsales.ca

2010 CASTLETON TRIDEM, 2 hopper, air ride, original tires, excellent condition, 2016 SUNDOWNER RANCHER 26’ gooseneck trailer, tridem axle, aluminum, two $40,000. 403-934-4880, Strathmore, AB. compartments, like new condition, BREAKING NEWS! NEW 2018 Berg’s tri- $25,000. 780-210-0800, Andrew, AB. axle 45’ grain trailer, air ride, $51,900; 2013 TRAVALONG 6x28 Stock Trailer, Save $10,000. 306-563-8765, Canora, SK. triple axle, aluminum, new rubber.

PRAIRIE SANDBLASTING & PAINTING. 306-542-7007, Veregin, SK. Trailer overhauls and repairs, alum. slopes and trailer repairs, tarps, insurance claims, 2016 WILSON 408 w/flat floor, full rail, and trailer sales. Epoxy paint. Agriculture winter kit, long back end, 197,000 kms, and commercial. Satisfaction guaranteed. $105,000. 306-287-7553, Humboldt, SK. jdtransport11@gmail.com 306-744-7930, Saltcoats, SK.

2015 DODGE RAM 1500 Laramie, EcoDiesel, $39,995. Greenlight Truck & Auto, 306-934-1455, Saskatoon, SK. DL #311430. www.GreenlightAuto.ca 2015 CHEV 3/4 ton crew cab LTZ, 4x4, 6.6L V8, diesel, loaded, red, 68,543 kms, Stk #H1813A, $56,995. 1-800-667-0490. www.watrousmainline.com DL #907173.

2014 RAM 1500 SLT, loaded. Many extras!

Must See. $29,995. Greenlight Truck & Auto, DL #311430. 306-934-1455, Saskatoon SK. www.GreenlightAuto.ca 2014 GMC 3/4 ton crewcab LTZ, 4x4, 6.6L V8, diesel, sunroof, red, 100,056 kms, Stk #H1722A, $50,395. Call 1-800-667-0490. www.watrousmainline.com DL #907173.

2014 GMC 1 ton crewcab Dually, SLT, 4x4, 6.6L V8, diesel, loaded, red, 94,691 kms, Stk #H1566A, $49,995. 1-800-667-0490 www.watrousmainline.com DL #907173.

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2014 GMC 1/2 ton crew SLT All Terrain 4x4, 5.3L V8, loaded, white, 141,006 kms, Stk #H1764A, $32,395. 1-800-667-0490. www.watrousmainline.com DL #907173.

SLEEPERS AND DAY CABS. New and used. Huge inventory across Western Canada at www.Maximinc.Com or call Maxim Truck & Trailer, 1-888-986-2946.

2014 GMC 1/2 ton crew SLE 4x4, 5.3L V8, loaded, brown, 51,502 kms, Stk #H1679A, $35,395. 1-800-667-0490. DL #907173. www.watrousmainline.com

DECKS, DRY VANS, reefers and storage trailers at: www.Maximinc.Com or call 2014 CHEV SILVERADO 2500HD, longbox, Maxim Truck & Trailer, 1-888-986-2946. loaded, $12,995. Greenlight Truck & Auto, 306-934-1455, Saskatoon, SK. DL 2009 VOLVO 430, D16 535 HP 18 spd., #311430 www.GreenlightAuto.ca 46,000 rears, 4-way locks, 290,000 kms, 2014 CHEV 1/2 ton crew LTZ, 4x4, 5.3L PTO, $68,900. 780-206-1234, Barrhead AB 48” BELTING DOWN to 32”. Good for cattle V8, loaded, sunroof, white, 84,825 kms, feeders. Call 403-346-7178, Red Deer, AB. Stk #H1023A, $35,395. 1-800-667-0490. www.watrousmainline.com DL #907173.

2014 CHEV 1/2 ton crew LT, 4x4, 5.3L V8, loaded, tow package, 55,803 kms, Stk #H1901A, $35,395.

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ROUGH LUMBER: 2x6, 2x8, 2x10, 1” boards, windbreak slabs, 4x4, 6x6, 8x8, all in stock. Custom sizes and log siding on 2009 IH PROSTAR, 500 HP Cummins, 18 order. Call V&R Sawing 306-232-5488, 2013 GMC 1 ton crew Denali Dually, 4x4, spd, 46,000 rears, 4-way locks, 485,000 Rosthern, SK. 6.6L V8, diesel, loaded, white, 94,382 kms, kms $37,900. 780-206-1234, Barrhead, AB Stk #H1820A, $64,395. 1-800-667-0490.

KENWORTHS: 2009 T660, new pre-emiswww.watrousmainline.com DL #907173. sion, 525 ISX, new 18 spd. and clutch, 46 2013 CHEV SILVERADO 2500HD, 6.0HD diff., lockers; 2014 Western Star 4900, 46 NEED A NEW ROOF? We supply and inARE, topper, $24,995. Greenlight Truck & diff. Detroit, 18 spd., 4-way locks; 2008 stall. 100% financing OAC. Book now!

Auto, 306-934-1455, Saskatoon SK. Freightliner Cascadia, daycab, Detroit 515, Phone John, Best On Top Roofing, 403-540-7791, Calgary, AB. www.GreenlightAuto.ca DL #311430.

18 spd., lockers; 2007 IH 9900i, 525 ISX, spd., 3-way lockers; 2007 IH 9200 day- 108 SHEETS OF WHITE roofing metal, still 2013 CHEV 3/4 ton crewcab LTZ, 4x4, 18 450 ISX, 13 spd; 1996 T800, Cat, 13 in package, 28’ 6”L 3’W .80¢ per sq. ft.

6.6L V8, diesel, loaded, 25,614 kms, Stk cab, rebuilt trans., diffs and injectors; OBO. 306-375-9128 ext. 704, Kyle, SK. #H1879A, $50,395.

1-800-667-0490. spd., 2006 Pete 379, daycab, 500 Cat, 18 spd., www.watrousmainline.com DL #907173. lockers, new rebuilt eng., new clutch; 2005 CONTINUOUS METAL ROOFING, no ex2013 CHEV 1/2 ton ext Cheyenne 4x4, Mack CH613, 18 spd., lockers, wet kit, posed screws to leak or metal overlaps.

4.8L V8, loaded, 110,426 kms, Stk 450,000 kms; 2- 1996 FLD 120 Freightlin- Ideal for lower slope roofs, rinks, church#H1571A, $23,395. Call 1-800-667-0490. ers, 425 Cat, 430 Detroit, lockers. Ron es, pig barns, commercial, arch rib buildBrown Implements, Delisle, SK., www.watrousmainline.com DL #907173. ing and residential roofing; also available 306-493-9393. DL 905231. www.rbisk.ca in Snap Lock. 306-435-8008, Wapella, SK. 2013 CHEV 1/2 ton, crew SLT, 5.3L V8, loaded, 94,784 kms, Stk #H1940A, 2013 PETERBILT 389, 63” stand-up bunk, $31,395. 1-800-667-0490. DL #907173. 455 Paccar, DEF deleted, 13 spd., 40 rears, 950,000 kms., $74,000. Call/text Terry at www.watrousmainline.com 306-554-8220, Raymore, SK. 2012 GMC 1 ton crewcab SLT, 4x4, 6.6L V8, diesel, loaded, 146,516 kms, Stk SLEEPERS AND DAY CABS. New and SEARCH #H1737A, $44,995.

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2012 GMC 1 ton crewcab SLE, 4x4, 6.6L Maxim Truck & Trailer, 1-888-986-2946.

V8, diesel, loaded, 145,018 kms, Stk #H1885A, $42,395. Call 1-800-667-0490. www.watrousmainline.com DL #907173.

DECKS, DRY VANS, reefers and storage 2012 GMC 1/2 ton crew SLT, 4x4, 6.2L trailers at: www.Maximinc.Com or call www.windandweathershelters.com V8, loaded, white, 114,045 kms, Stk Maxim Truck & Trailer, 1-888-986-2946.

COMMERCIAL GRADE Wind and weather #H1965B, $33,395. Call 1-800-667-0490. shelter buildings available in widths from www.watrousmainline.com DL #907173.

20’ to 90’. Prices starting at $2495. If you 2012 GMC 1/2 ton crew SLT, 4x4, 5.3L have bought an auction building and need V8, loaded, silver, 76,032 kms, Stk 2016 SUBARU FORESTER name top pick to upgrade to more durable material or #H1682A, $34,395. Call 1-800-667-0490. for 2016. Starting from $29,360. Great se- parts, we can help! Contact Paul www.watrousmainline.com DL #907173. lection to choose from!! 1-877-373-2662, 306-641-5464 or Ladimer 306-795-7779. www.subaruofsaskatoon.ca DL #914077.

Located in Yorkton, SK. 2012 CHEV 1/2 ton, crewcab LTZ, 4x4, 5.3L V8, loaded, black, 126,113 kms, Stk SPECIAL PURCHASE OF new and near#H1788A, $29,995.

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2011 GMC 2500 HD Denali Duramax dsl., www.subaruofsaskatoon.ca DL #914077. fully loaded, 140,000 kms, asking $43,000.

Call 306-536-5831, Regina, SK.

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2009 CHEV SILVERADO 1500 LT, 5.3L, 4x4, loaded, $12,995. Greenlight Truck & Auto, Saskatoon SK, 306-934-1455. www.GreenlightAuto.ca DL #311430.

2010 FORD F150 XLT, 4x4, loaded, $19,995. Greenlight Truck & Auto, 306-934-1455, Saskatoon SK, www.GreenlightAuto.ca DL #311430.

2011 GMC SIERRA 2500HD, crewcab, dsl., 4x4 w/DEF delete kit and FASS fuel filter/ water separation system. Heated leather seats, 88,522 kms, excellent cond., $43,000 OBO. 306-539-1747, Balgonie/ Regina, SK. shuppie2006@hotmail.com

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

CAN-AM TRUCK EXPORT LTD., Delisle, SK. 1-800-938-3323. 1997 FL80, 5.9 Cummins, auto, 40 rears w/lock, air ride, 16’ grain box, new tires, $30,000; 2006 IHC 4200, VT365, auto, 12’ deck, 260,000 km., $12,500; 1985 IHC S1700, 6.9 diesel, 5&2, w/45’ manlift bucket, ex-SaskPower unit only 109,000 km., $14,000; 2006 Western Star C15 Cat, 18 spd., 46 rears, 36” sleeper, $48,000; 1998 Timpte 48’ convertible grain trailer, tandem, air ride, $17,000; 2009 Western Star C&C, 60 Detroit, 18 spd., 46 rears w/4-way lock, 460,000 km., $50,000; 2003 Freightliner Columbia, 60 Detroit, 13 spd., 40 rears, $18,000; 2008 KW T800 daycab, C15 Cat, 18 spd., 46 rears w/4-way lock, $62,000; 2002 Peterbilt 320, 3126 Cat, auto, w/side load garbage packer, $28,000; Gen sets avail. from 45KW to 800 KW. Financing available OAC. www.can-amtruck.com DL #910420.

Watrous Mainline 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 403-556-3992, Olds, AB. 2007 MACK, 10 speed Eaton auto., new 20’ CIM B&H, 940,000 kms., fresh Sask. safeties. Call 306-270-6399, Saskatoon, SK. www.78truxsales.com DL #316542.

up to 20% off msrp on 2017 vehicles!

2017 GMC & Chev 1/2 ton Crew 4x4 5.3L V8, loaded, cloth, STK #H2022 MSRP $48,625 *50 in stock Cash Price $37,149 or $248 b/w @ 0% 84 MO

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

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

2017 Chev 1 ton Reg Cab & Chassis 6.0L V8, loaded, cloth, Stk#H1934 MSRP $52,690 Cash Price $40,910 or $266 b/w @ 0% 84 MO

RETIRING: KENWORTH T800 Cat eng., 18 spd., 20’ B&H roll tarp, Heavy Spec, SK. safetied $39,500.306-563-8765 Canora SK

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AUTOSHIFT TRUCKS AVAILABLE: Boxed tandems and tractor units. Contact David 306-887-2094, 306-864-7055, Kinistino, SK. DL #327784. www.davidstrucks.com ALLISON AUTOMATIC TRUCKS: Several trucks with auto. trans. available with C&C or grain or gravel box. Starting at $19,900; Call K&L Equipment, 306-795-7779, Ituna, SK. DL #910885. ladimer@sasktel.net TANDEM AXLE GRAIN trucks in inventory.

New and used, large inventory across Western Canada at www.Maximinc.Com or call Maxim Truck & Trailer 1-888-986-2946 1998 FREIGHTLINER, N14 Cummins, 18 spd, Jakes cruise locks, 22.5 tires, 18' BH&T, new clutch, 475,000 kms, $40,000 OBO. 306-849-4732, Sheho, SK. kol@sasktel.net

ATTENTION GRAVEL HAULERS: Five (5) tandems in stock, 1998 - 2007; Tri-axle 18’ dump. Yellowhead Sales, 306-783-2899, Yorkton, SK. TANDEM AXLE GRAVEL trucks in inventory. New and used, large inventory across Western Canada at www.Maximinc.Com or call Maxim Truck & Trailer 1-888-986-2946

2008 PETERBILT 386, daycab, 850,000 kms, 18 spd., 46k rears full locks, good cond, $27,900. 780-206-1234 Barrhead AB SANDBLASTING AND PAINTING of heavy trucks, trailers and equipment. Please call for details. Can-Am Truck Export Ltd., 1-800-938-3323, Delisle, SK.

FARMERS AND BUSINESS PERSONS need financial help? Go to: www.bobstocks.ca or phone 306-757-1997, 315 Victoria Ave., Regina, SK.

NEED A LOAN? Own farmland? Bank says no? If yes to above three, call 1-866-405-1228, Calgary, AB.

2014 CHEV 1/2 ton, crewcab 2LT 4x4, 5.3L V8, loaded, 32,995 kms, Stk #H1590A, $33,395. Call 1-800-667-0490. www.watrousmainline.com DL #907173.

2011 FORD F150 Fx4, EcoBoost, $19,995.

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

2003 CHEV SILVERADO V6, reg. cab, 1/2 ton, longbox, 42,000 orig. kms, AC, cruise, mint cond. 306-525-8063, Regina, SK.

FOR SALE: RETREAD PLANT for medium truck tires. All necessary equipment to start up a tire retread plant: Buffer, chamber, builder, analyzer, mono rails and small supply of tread rubber and accessories.

Contact Ken 306-242-6212, Saskatoon, SK.

2009 GMC C8500 TANDEM GRAIN TRUCK Isuzu Diesel 300 HP Allison Transmission 14+40 Axles Rubber Block Rear Suspension, Alum wheels A-C-T PW PL PM Air ride seat. CIM 20’ Box and hoist w/Remote hoist and end gate. 12R22.5 Front and 11R22.5 Rear Tires, Red Cab & Red Box, 19,950km, stk#M7346A $89,995 2001 INTERNATIONAl 9100 SERIES TANDEM GRAIN TRUCK C-12 CAT 375-450 HP, 10 speed fuller trans, air ride, CIM 20’x65” Grain Box, Michels electric roll tarp. Remote hoist, endgate and tarp, white with teal box, 531,158kms, Stk#G1440A $69,995

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2009 JD 710J Backhoe, ex-city, 7100 hrs., 821 B CASE PAYLOADER, 23.5x25 tires, 4 $46,500. Call 403-291-1010, Calgary, AB. yard bucket, $36,000. Call 306-786-6510, Yorkton, SK. Go public with an ad in the Manitoba Cooperator classifieds. Phone 1-800-667-7770 590 SUPER L Case backhoe, extend-a-hoe, HITACHI EX200 hyd., excavator, large dig- 4x4, $35,000. Call 306-786-6510, Yorkton, ging bucket, excellent undercarriage, SK. $33,000. Call 780-983-0936, Clyde, AB. 2002 VOLVO 290 EXCAVATOR, 7500 hrs., hydraulic thumb, 2 buckets, 90% UC, USED, REBUILT or NEW engines. Spe$65,000. 780-983-0936, Westlock, AB. cializing in Cummins, have all makes, large 1996 CHAMPION 740 motor grader, inventory of parts, re-powering is our spe75% rubber, new clutch and rebuilt trans., cialty. 1-877-557-3797, Ponoka, AB. pro-heat, c/w snow wing, 14’ blade, 4 CYLINDER CUMMINS diesel engine, only $34,000. Call 780-983-0936, Westlock, AB. 400 original hours, $4000 OBO. Call 2000 D6R LGP DOZER c/w angle dozer, 780-983-0936, Clyde, AB. winch, UC 85%, full canopy, 9471 hrs. $125,000. 780-983-0936, Westlock, AB. DIESEL ENGINES, OVERHAUL kits and CLIFF’S USED CRAWLER PARTS. Some parts for most makes. Cat, CIH, Cummins, older Cats, IH and Allis Chalmers. Detroit, Mack. M&M Equipment Ltd., Parts and Service phone: 306-543-8377, fax: 780-755-2295, Edgerton, AB. 306-543-2111, Regina, SK.

FARM/CORPORATE PROJECTS. Call A.L. Management Group for all your borrowing and lease requirements. 306-790-2020, Regina, SK.

290 CUMMINS, 350 Detroit, 671 Detroit, Series 60 cores. 306-539-4642, Regina, SK WANTED DIESEL CORES: ISX and N14 Cummins, C15 Cats, Detroits Ddec 3, 4, DD15. Can-Am Truck 1-800-938-3323.

3406B, N14, SERIES 60, running engines and parts. Call Yellowhead Traders, Advertise your unwanted equipment in the 306-896-2882, Churchbridge, SK. Classifieds. Call our toll-free number and place your ad with our friendly staff, and don’t forget to ask about our prepayment bonus. Prepay for 3 weeks and get 2 weeks free! BAILIFF SEIZURE AUCTION: 2010 Ditch Witch Hydro. Vac. FX60, only 3187 hrs. FARM AND INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICAL 1-800-667-7770. motor sales, service and parts. Also sale Saskatoon, SK. bailiffservices@sasktel.net of, and repairs to, all makes and sizes of 1980 D6D DOZER, wide pad, winch; 1993 pumps and phase converters, etc. Tisdale D37 P6 6-way dozer, cab. 306-304-1959. Motor Rewinding 1984 Ltd., Goodsoil, SK. 306-873-2881, fax 306-873-4788, 1005A111th Ave., Tisdale, SK. tmr@sasktel.net 2010 JD 87GP GRADER, 6650 hrs., in very good condition. Phone 306-372-4502, or Website: www.tismtrrewind.com EQUIPMENT TOWING/ HAULING. Rea- 306-372-7336, Luseland, SK. sonable rates. Contact G H Wells Services and Trucking, 306-741-9059, Morse, SK. HYDRAULIC SCRAPERS: LEVER 60, 70, 80, and 435, 4 to 30 yd. available. Rebuilt LONG LAKE TRUCKING, two units, custom for years of trouble-free service. Lever DIAMOND CANVAS SHELTERS, sizes hay hauling. 306-567-7100, Imperial, SK. ranging from 15’ wide to 120’ wide, any Holdings Inc. 306-682-3332 Muenster, SK. length. Call Bill 780-986-5548, Leduc, AB. CAT D7E with bush protection, 13’ tilt and www.starlinesales.com angle dozer, winch, new starter and batruns well, $30,000 OBO. INSULATED FARM SHOP packages or REGULATION DUGOUTS: 120x60x14’, teries, built on site, for early booking call $2000; 160x60x14’, $2950; 180x60x14’, 306-629-3752, Morse, SK. $3450; 200x60x14’, $3950. Larger sizes 1948 HD11 Allis Cat, 12’ dozer, in running 1-800-667-4990 or visit our website: www.warmanhomecentre.com avail. Travel incl. in SK. See us at on FB at condition. Call 306-868-4507, Avonlea, SK. saskdugouts. 306-222-8054, Saskatoon SK STRAIGHT WALL BUILDING packages or MULCHING- TREES, BRUSH, Stumps. built on site. For early booking call Call today 306-933-2950. Visit us at: 1-800-667-4990 or visit our website: www.maverickconstruction.ca www.warmanhomecentre.com BRUSH MULCHING. The fast, effective way to clear land. Four season service, competitive rates, 275 HP unit, also avail. trackhoe with thumb, multiple bucket attachments. Bury rock and brush piles and fence line clearing. Borysiuk Contracting Inc., www.bcisk.ca Prince Albert, SK., 306-960-3804.

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Phone Canada, 1/4” steel, 66” cut Omni HD gearbox & Parker hyd. motor. Cuts up to 4” 306-220-5013, 306-467-5013, Hague, SK. trees, two 1/2”x3”x24” blades on a stump CUSTOM CATTLE WORK and hauling, cattle jumper, c/w hyd. hoses and flat face couhauling, pasture gathers, bulls pulled, sort- plers. Std. flow operation, open rear dising and weaning, processing, treating. charge prevents under deck build up, fits Anything cattle related, we can help where most skidsteers, $4995. 72” & 80” also in you need a hand. Serving west central SK stock. Agrimex, 306-331-7443, Dysart, SK. and beyond. Located in the Biggar/Rose- Or 306-529-8043, Regina, SK. town area. 306-920-0023, 306-948-8057, SKIDSTEER ATTACHMENTS: Buckets, rock Biggar, SK. picardpuncher@gmail.com buckets, grapples, weld-on plates, hyd. augers, brush cutters and more large stock.

FOR RENT: BUNNING 230 manure spreader Top quality equipment, quality welding wide spread for rent per day. 403-782-9730 and sales. Call Darcy at 306-731-3009, FALL SPECIAL: All post & stud frame farm buildings. Choose sliding doors, overLacombe, AB. ludzeholtrop@aol.com 306-731-8195, Craven, SK. head doors or bi-fold doors. New-Tech Construction Ltd 306-220-2749, Hague, SK

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2011 9120, w/PU header, 2011 eng./1558 1997 HIGHLINE 1400 bale hauler, 14 threshing hrs., 620 duals, field ready, bales, left and right picking arms, good $210,000 OBO. 403-588-9497, Bashaw AB. cond., $17,000. 780-210-0800, Andrew AB CIH 8010 CAB complete, in good condition, $13,800. Call 1-800-667-4515 or visit www.combineworld.com 2002 JOHN DEERE 567, Stock #180684 $16,250. 306-542-2823, Kamsack, SK. www.pattisonag.com 2007 CASE/IH 7010, dual wheels, w/2016 header, $170,000. Call A.E. Chicoine Farm Equipment, 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK. 2000 CASE/IH 2388 w/1015 header, $55,000; 2004 2388 w/2015 PU header, $115,000; 2006 2388 w/2015 PU header, $130,000. A.E. Chicoine Farm Equipment, 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK.

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BUILD YOUR OWN conveyors, 6”, 7”, 8” and 10” end units available; Transfer conveyors and bag conveyors or will custom build. Call for prices. Master Industries Inc. www.masterindustries.ca Phone LIFETIME LID OPENERS. We are a stock- 1-866-567-3101, Loreburn, SK. ing dealer for Boundary Trail Lifetime Lid Openers, 18” to 39”. Rosler Construction 2000 Inc., 306-933-0033, Saskatoon, SK. FLOATER: IHC NAVISTAR, 2014 with new BROCK (BUTLER) GRAIN BIN PARTS Leader L4000g spin spreader box, only and accessories available at Rosler Con- 39,850 kms, 295 cu. ft. box with tarp, Austruction. 306-933-0033, Saskatoon, SK. toSteer, Mapping, Vari-rate, exc. cond., $199,000. Agriterra Equipment High River, CUSTOM GRAIN BIN MOVING, all types AB., call 403-652-2414 or 403-336-5106. up to 22’ diameter. 10% spring discount.

Accurate estimates. Sheldon’s Hauling, FERTILIZER STORAGE TANKS- 5000 US gal., $3000; 6000 US gal., $3600. Pick up 306-961-9699, Prince Albert, SK. at factory. Ph 306-253-4343 while supplies 2- 3300 BU., 2- 2000 bu., 3- 1650 bu. bins, last. www.hold-onindustries.com $1/bu. Will sell separate. Floors fairly FERTILIZER STORAGE TANKS. 11,000 US good. Gary 306-823-4493, Neilburg, SK. gal., $6500 pick up at factory or $7000 BIN MOVING, all sizes up to 19’ diameter, free freight to farm. 1-800-383-2228 w/wo floors; Also move liquid fert. tanks. www.hold-onindustries.com 306-253-4343 306-629-3324, 306-741-9059, Morse, SK.

If we don’t have it in stock, we’ll custom make it for you! info@bagsupplies.ca www.bagsupplies.ca Tel: 1-519-271-5393 Fax: 1-519-271-2027 We know that farming is enough of a gamble so if you want to sell it fast place your ad in the Manitoba Co-operator classifieds. It’s a Sure Thing. Call our tollfree number today. We have friendly staff ready to help. 1-800-667-7770.

BEAVER CONTAINER SYSTEMS, new MERIDIAN GRAIN AUGERS available and used sea containers, all sizes. with self-propelled mover kits and bin 306-220-1278, Saskatoon and Regina, SK. sweeps. Call Kevin’s Custom Ag in Nipaw20’ TO 53’ CONTAINERS. New, used and in, SK. Toll free 1-888-304-2837. modified. Available Winnipeg, MB; Regina and Saskatoon, SK. www.g-airservices.ca 306-933-0436.

HORNOI LEASING NEW and used 20’ and 40’ sea cans for sale or rent. Call 306-757-2828, Regina, SK. SHIPPING CONTAINERS FOR SALE. 20’53’, delivery/ rental/ storage available. For inventory and prices call: 306-262-2899, Saskatoon, SK. www.thecontainerguy.ca CONTAINERS FOR SALE OR RENT: All sizes. Now in stock: 53’ steel and insulated stainless steel. 306-861-1102 Radville, SK.

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DISMANTLED WESTEEL BINS: 8000 bu.; 3850 bu.; 2-3250 bu.; 2- 1750 bu; 2- 9500 REMOTE CONTROL SWING AUGER bu. Chief Westland. .50¢/bu. Located at movers, trailer chute openers, endgate Assiniboia, SK., call 306-642-8278. and hoist systems, wireless full bin alarms, swing belt movers, wireless TractorCams, FOR ALL YOUR grain storage, hopper motorized utility carts. All shipped directly cone and steel floor requirements contact: to you. Safety, convenience, reliability.

Kevin’s Custom Ag in Nipawin, SK. Toll Kramble Industries at 306-933-2655, DEMO COLOUR SORTER: Available Now: VistaSort 2 Chute Full Colour LED Sorter free: 1-888-304-2837.

Saskatoon, SK. or www.kramble.net used as a demo machine only. Capacity up to 250-300 BPH based on wheat, $48,000 NEVER CLIMB A BIN AGAIN! Full-bin SuGRAIN BIN INSTALLATION, all brands. per Sensor, reliable hardwired with 2 year CAD in Saskatoon. VistaSort 5 Chute Full Large diameter bin setup, concrete, repairs. warranty; Magnetic Camera Pkg. - One Colour LED Sorter used as demo machine Quadra Development Corp.1-800-249-2708 man positioning of auger (even at night); only. Capacity up to 600 BPH based on Rocanville, SK. d.lonseth@sasktel.net Hopper Dropper - Unload your hopper bins wheat. $65,000 CAD in Saskatoon. Please without any mess; Wireless Magnetic LED call Chris at LMC. 800-667-6924, ext. 24, chris@lewismcarter.com Light - Position your swing auger at night 306-222-6193, from the comfort of your truck. Safety and www.lewismcarter.com Saskatoon, SK. 20’ AND 40’ SEA CONTAINERS, for sale convenience are the name of the game. DUAL SCREEN ROTARY grain cleaners, in Calgary, AB. Phone 403-226-1722, www.brownlees.ca Brownlees Trucking Inc great for pulse crops, best selection in Unity, SK., 306-228-2971, 1-877-228-5598 1-866-517-8335. www.magnatesteel.com Western Canada, 306-946-7923 Young, SK MERIDIAN TRUCKLOADING AUGERS TL10-39, loaded, $17,450; HD10-46, loaded, $18,050; HD10-59, loaded, $19,500; TL12-39, loaded with 37 EFI engine, $19,500. 306-648-3622, Gravelbourg, SK. USED AUGERS: 2014 TL12-39, loaded, $14,995; 2014 Meridian HD853, loaded, $10,995. Both in excellent condition.

306-648-3622, Gravelbourg, SK. MERIDIAN AUGERS IN STOCK: swings, truck loading, Meridian SP movers. Call Hoffart Services Inc., Odessa, SK., 306-957-2033.

SUPER-B GRAIN DRYER, AS-600G, single phase, 5200 hrs., good condition, $18,000.

306-885-4545, 306-537-2563, Sedley, SK. SUPERB GRAIN DRYERS: Grant Service Ltd. have dryers in stock at winter pricing!

SQ28D, 30 HP, quiet fan, 576 bu., single phase power, 12,000,000 BTU, only 1 in stock. Call 306-272-4195. Foam Lake, SK.

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2014 760TT, loaded 700/1000 hrs., $325,000 Cdn OBO; 2014 760, 600/900 hrs., RWA duals, exc. cond., $285,000 Cdn OBO; 2011 750, 900/1400 hrs., duals exc. cond., $189,500 Cdn OBO; 2010 560R, only 500 sep. hrs., exc. cond., field ready, 1997 MACDON 2930, dual range, turbo, 2 $159,500 Cdn OBO; 2006 590R, spd., Cummins, 3141 hrs., 2001 972 head- 1800/2900 hrs., loaded, duals, RWA, er, 21’, dbl. knife dr., triple delivery, gauge $99,500 Cdn OBO; 2013 MacDon FD75, 35’ flex draper, exc. cond., $65,500 Cdn wheels 19,900 OBO 403-597-3431 Clive AB OBO. Delivery available. 218-779-1710.

2015 JD W150 with 40D-SPI, Stock #190202, $145,000. Call 306-682-2574, Humboldt, SK. www. pattisonag.com 1995 NH TX66, PU header, many parts 2015 JD W150 with 40D-SPI, Stock have been replaced. 306-726-4427, #190203, $145,000. Call 306-682-2574, Southey, SK. Humboldt, SK. www. pattisonag.com LIKE NEW CR9090, CR9080 and CR8090, 2015 JD W150 w/440D-SPI U, Stock all very low hours. Discounted prices, save #168086, $137,500. Call 204-773-2149, $$$. Call 218-779-1710. Delivery available.

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2011 JD D450 swather w/630D-used U , STS used, Stock Stock #193430, $87,500. 306-463-2683, 2011 JD 9870 #192085, $207,000. 306-773-9351, Swift Kindersley, SK. www.pattisonag.com Current, SK. www.pattisonag.com 2011 JD D450 swather w/630D-used U , Stock #193427, $87,500. 306-463-2683, 2011 JOHN DEERE 9870 STS used, Stock #192087, $207,000. 306-773-9351, Swift Kindersley, SK. www.pattisonag.com Current, SK. www.pattisonag.com 2015 JD W150 with 40D-SPI, Stock #190201, $145,000. Call 306-682-2574, 2011 JD 9770 used, 1629 sep. hours.

Stock #9403, $182,500. 306-375-2302, Humboldt, SK. www. pattisonag.com Kyle, SK. www.pattisonag.com 2016 JD W150 w/435D -SPI U, Stock #171075, $152,500. Call 204-773-2149, 2007 JOHN DEERE 9660 combine, Stock Russell, MB. DaveBray@pattisonag.com #187362, $125,000. Call 306-542-2814, Kamsack, SK. www.pattisonag.com www.pattisonag.com 2009 JD 9870 STS w/615P as is, 1560 sep. hours, $175,000. Call 306-334-2492, Balcarres, SK. cpetrichuk@maplefarm.com 2016 JD W150 w/435D-SPI U, Stock www.pattisonag.com #171071, $152,500. Call 204-773-2149, Russell, MB. DaveBray@pattisonag.com 2013 JD S690 w/615P, 713 sep. hrs., Stock #10070, $389,500. 306-682-2572, www.pattisonag.com Humboldt, SK. www.pattisonag.com 2016 JD W150 w/435D-SPI U, Stock #171071, $152,500. Call 204-773-2149, 2011 JOHN DEERE 9870 STS used, Stock Russell, MB. DaveBray@pattisonag.com #192087, $207,000. 306-773-9351, Swift Current, SK. www.pattisonag.com www.pattisonag.com

2016 JD W150 w/435D-SPI U, Stock CONVEYAIR GRAIN VACS, parts, acces- #171073, $152,500. Call 204-773-2149, sories. Call Bill 780-986-5548, Leduc, AB. Russell, MB. DaveBray@pattisonag.com www.pattisonag.com www.starlinesales.com 2014 MF 9740 Windrower, 30’ header, low 2014 WALINGA 5614 grain vac, 540 rpm hrs., GPS, roto-shears, PU reel, c/w header PTO (rated HP 70-85), pre-cleaner, 5" vac trailer, $115,000. 306-563-8765, Canora. hoses and floor nozzle attach, stored inside, only 36 hrs. on machine, exc. cond. Retired. MF 9430, 30’ header, 30’ table, low hours, $19,500. 403-934-1070, Standard, AB. 2-speed, PU reel, c/w header trailer, solarhog@gmail.com $65,000. 306-563-8765, Canora, SK.

2014 BATCO 15x120 under bin conveyor 30HP, 3 phase 600V motor, like new cond, $18,000. 306-472-7704, Woodrow, SK. RM45 MERIDIAN, $34,500; RM55 Meridian, $36,500. Call 306-648-3622, Gravelbourg, SK.

2014 JOHN DEERE S690, Stock #187781, $385,000. 306-542-2815, Kamsack, SK. www.pattisonag.com 1990 JD 9501 combine, great condition, $15,000. Call Albert 306-254-2179, 306-230-0154, Dalmeny, SK. LATE MODEL S670, 680 & 690 combines, various hours and options. Starting at $230,000 Cdn OBO. Call 218-779-1710.

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2013 CHALLENGER 560C (Massey 8560) MACDON 974 36’ flex header, Lexion fully loaded, 587 sep. hrs., c/w PU header, adapter, loaded, $35,000. 306-268-7400, duals. Retired, mint unit. $300,000 OBO. 306-268-7550, Bengough, SK. 306-345-2039, Pense, SK. 2010 NH (HONEYBEE) 88C 42’ flex draper, cross auger, vg cond., c/w factory transport, field ready, $27,500 Cdn OBO.; Also available late model Class/Lexion, MacDon & John Deere flex heads and flex drapers for various combines. Call 218-779-1710. Delivery available.

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

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CHOICE OF TWO Honey Bee ST 30’ draper (3) 7-BELT MELROE 388 Pickups, good headers, JD STS adaptors, PU reels, vg condition, good rollers and sideplates, SMITH’S TRACTOR WRECKING. Huge cond., field ready, $19,000; Also straight $200/each. 780-632-7144, Vegreville, AB. inventory new and used tractor parts. header transport, vg cond. 780-221-3980.

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SWATHMASTER AND RAKE-UP Belt 2014 JD 15’ pickup w/179” BPU, Stock #97377, $27,000. Call 306-682-2573, Rollers available brand new! Save vs.

OEM prices. Call us now! 1-800-667-4515, Humboldt, SK. www.pattisonag.com www.combineworld.com RETIRING: FULL LINE of potato equip2014 JOHN DEERE 635D, Stock #186759, ment to do large or small potatoes, 32” $57,700. 204-734-3466, Swan River, MB. row spacing; 2 row bunker harvesters; Live www.pattisonag.com bottom trucks and trailers; Pilers and con2014 JD 15’ pickup w/179” BPU, Stock RECONDITIONED COMBINE HEADERS. veyors; Sizer; Lots of screens; Lots of #83362, $27,000. 306-375-2302, Kyle, SK. RIGID and flex, most makes and sizes; spare parts. Very reasonable. Can supply Delivery available. www.pattisonag.com also header transports. Ed Lorenz, financing.

306-344-4811, Paradise Hill, SK. or web- 306-445-5602, North Battleford, SK. 2013 JOHN DEERE 640D used, Stock site: www.straightcutheaders.com #185163, $42,000. Call 204-734-3466, Swan River, MB. www.pattisonag.com 2013 JOHN DEERE 640D used, Stock #187210, $49,000. Phone 306-542-2821, Kamsack, SK. www.pattisonag.com 2012 JOHN DEERE 640D used, Stock #187010, $48,900. Phone 306-542-2820, Kamsack, SK. www.pattisonag.com 2013 JOHN DEERE 635D header, Stock #187608, $53,000. Call 306-542-2818, Kamsack, SK. www.pattisonag.com 2005 JOHN DEERE 936D as is, Stock #180684, $26,500. Phone 306-542-2816, Kamsack, SK. www.pattisonag.com 2011 JD 635F as is, Stock #58317, $30,800. 306-773-9351, Swift Current, SK. www.pattisonag.com 2013 JD 635D, Stock #187716, $47,000 Call 204-734-3466, Swan River, MB. www.pattisonag.com 2011 JOHN DEERE 635D- used, Stock #186194, $39,600. 306-542-2817, Kamsack, SK. www.pattisonag.com 2010 JD 640D- used, Stock #187276, $34,600. 306-542-2819, Kamsack, SK. www.pattisonag.com 2015 JOHN DEERE 635D, Stock #187720, $68,900. 204-734-3466, Swan River, MB. www.pattisonag.com 2015 JOHN DEERE 635D, Stock #187821, $62,900. 204-734-3466, Swan River, MB. www.pattisonag.com RECONDITIONED rigid and flex, most makes and sizes; also header transports.

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FLOATER TIRES: Factory rims and tires: JD 4045, 710/60R46; 800/55R46; JD 4038, Case 4420, 650/65R38 Michelin tires and rims. Sprayer duals available.

Phone 306-697-2856, Grenfell, SK.

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 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 1998 CASE/IH SPX3185 90’, 2 sets tires Stk: 017817, $79,000. 1-888-905-7010, Saskatoon, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca 2015 JOHN DEERE R4045-SPI, Stock #167884, $425,000. Call 306-783-9459, Yorkton, SK. www.pattisonag.com Email: dallas.bond@maplefarm.com 2012 JD 4730, 456 hrs., Stock #71490, $219,000. 306-783-9459, Yorkton, SK. Email: dallas.bond@maplefarm.com Website: www.pattisonag.com

2010 JOHN DEERE 4830, Stock #188089, $209,000. 306-542-2822, Kamsack, SK. 2014 NH SP240F 120’, 1200 gal. SS tank, www.pattisonag.com IntelliView IV , AccuBoom, AutoBoom, Stk 024111, $299,000.

1-888-905-7010, JD 4710, 90’, 2630 monitor w/SwathPro, Norac auto boom height, spray test, chem Lloydminster. www.redheadequipment.ca eductor, traction control, 420 tires w/du2011 NH S1070, 120’, susp. boom, 1600 als, new injectors, 3200 eng. hrs., $95,000.

US gal. poly tank, AutoBoom, Autorate, 306-625-7805, 306-625-7800, Ponteix, SK. triple nozzle bodies, rinse tank with Trim- 2014 NH SP 240F-XP, 275 HP, 120’, 1600 ble 750 w/field IQ sect control, good tires, stainless, fully loaded incl. AIM Command, $31,000. 306-648-2768, Gravelbourg, SK. both sets tires, $225,000. 306-948-7223.

AGCO EAGLE 8500, 2001, 1844 hrs., 90’, SS plumbing, 800 gal., new Trimble 750 EZ-Steer c/w 3 sec. controls, Raven AutoBoom, newish 520/85R46 floaters, 320/90 R54 skinnies in good shape, fenders, front fill, very nice overall condition, $79,000.

Agriterra Equipment High River, AB., 403-652-2414 or 403-336-5106.

2014 JD R4038, 1600 hrs., 1000 gal. SS tank, 120’ booms, AutoSteer, AutoBoom, auto section, two sets of tires, $325,000.

Call 403-575-1275, Consort, AB.

2012 JD 4830, 3676 hrs., 2630 screens, AutoSteer, Auto Shut-Off, float tires included, vg cond., $130,000 OBO; 2012 JD 4730, 1700 hrs., 2630 screen, AutoSteer, Auto Shut-Off, exc. condition, $160,000 OBO. Call 306-497-3322, Blaine Lake, SK. 2015 JD R4038 1126 hrs., Raven AutoBoom, 100’ boom, PowerGard warranty til Apr./18, AutoTrac, $366,800. South Country Equip., 306-424-2212, Montmartre, SK 2015 JD R4045 1014 hrs, AutoTrac, sect. control, 120’ boom, PowerGard warranty till Sept./2019, $431,200. South Country Equipment, 306-721-5050, Regina, SK.

2005 JD 4920, 5507 hrs., 620/105R50, 2010 JD 4830, 100’ booms, 1000 gal. floats, 120’ boom, tips, section control, tank, AutoSteer, Swath Pro, AutoBoom St: $115,800. South Country Equipment, 021520, $215,000. 1-888-905-7010, Sas- 306-726-2155, Southey, SK. katoon, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca 2013 JD 4940, 1572 hours, 120’ boom, 2013 JD 4940 120’, BoomTrac, sect. con- JDLink, AutoTrac 710/70R42, PowerGard trol, AutoSteer, 2630 monitor, Stk: 02415, warranty til Apr./2018, $307,800. South TRIPLE B WRECKING, wrecking tractors, $240,000. 1-888-905-7010, Prince Albert, Country Equip, 306-721-5050, Regina, SK. combines, cults., drills, swathers, mixmills. SK. www.redheadequipment.ca etc. We buy equipment. 306-246-4260, 306-441-0655, Richard, SK. 2015 CASE/IH 4440 120’, AIM, AutoBoom, AccuBoom, Pro 700 Stk: 023153 SKINNY TIRES: Four (4) High Clearance G.S. TRACTOR SALVAGE, JD tractors $475,000. 1-888-905-7010, Swift Current, sprayer tires off Patriot 4- 12.4x42, $3800. only. Call 306-497-3535, Blaine Lake, SK. Call 306-563-8765, Canora, SK. SK. www.redheadequipment.ca

2013 SEED HAWK 60-12 60’, twin wing, semi pneumatic packers, DD, SH 800 TBH, Stk 017840, $335,000. Prince Albert, SK., 1-888-905-7010. redheadequipment.ca LATE 1990’s BOURGAULT 5710 53’, dual shoot, 10” space, steel packers w/Coulters, newer 1” openers c/w Bourgault 4350 tank, $37,000. 306-354-7444 Mossbank SK FLEXI-COIL 5000, 33’, 12” spacing, all recapped steel packers, new front tires on drill, 3” Stealth openers, c/w Flexi-Coil 1720 TBH tank, new front tires on cart, cameras in tank, metering area good, $18,500 OBO. 306-726-7516, Earl Grey, SK

2011 SEED HAWK 50’, 12” sp., tool bar with 600 cart dual wheels auger and bag lift. $229,000; 1997 39’ Morris Magnum air drill, 10” spacing, Atom openers w/Morris 180 cart, $23,000. A.E. Chicoine Farm 2006 BOURGAULT 5710 40’ 9.8” spacing, Equipment, 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK. steel packers, 6200 Stk: 020500, Cart $60,000. www.redheadequipment.ca or 2010 SEED HAWK 60’ Toolbar, 12” sp., w/Seed Hawk 400 cart, 2 fans, seed & fer1-888-905-7010, Swift Current, SK. tilizer distributing kit auger. Also NH kit & 2010 CASE/IH ATX700 70’, rubber pack- winch $175,000. 306-449-2255, A.E. Chiers, high float tires, double shoot, Stk: coine Farm Equipment Ltd., Storthoaks SK. 020407, $94,000. 1-888-905-7010, Swift 2010 BOURGAULT 3310 65’, Paralink, 12” Current, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca spacing, mid row shank banding, double 2012 BOURGAULT 3320 QDA 66’, 10” sp., shoot, rear hitch, tandem axles, low acres, c/w L6550 tank, MRB, NH3 kit, duals Stk: $135,000. A.E. Chicoine Farm Equipment, 02317, $295,000. Call 1-888-905-7010, 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK. Saskatoon, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca 2006 EZEE-ON 7550 40’, 10” spacing, 2015 SEED HAWK 84-12 84’ 12” spacing, single shoot, 5” rubber capped packers, 4” steel seed and fertilizer knives, Stk: carbide tip openers with 3115 tank (2005), 022334, $352,000. 1-888-905-7010, Sas- $25,000 OBO. 306-452-7004, Parkman, SK katoon, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca 2007 SeedHawk 50’, 10” c/w 777 TBH, 2012 BOURGAULT 3320 QDA 66’, 10” sp., $109,900. www.raymorenewholland.com c/w L6550 tank, MRB, NH3 kit, duals Stk: or 306-746-2911.

02317, $295,000. Call 1-888-905-7010, 2009 SeedMaster 5012 TXB, $75,000.

Saskatoon, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca Please visit www.yorktonnewholland.com 2006 BOURGAULT 5710 40’ 9.8” spacing, or call 306-783-8511. steel packers, 6200 Stk: 020500, Cart $60,000. www.redheadequipment.ca or 2002 Morris Maxim 34’, 10” c/w 2320 1-888-905-7010, Swift Current, SK. TBT, $16,900. www.yorktonnewholland.com or 306-783-8511.

2010 JOHN DEERE 1830 61’, 10” sp, DS dry, Poirier openers, Alpine liquid kit Stk: 1997 Morris Maxim 40’, $13,900. Please 023964, $67,500. 1-888-905-7010, Swift visit www.raymorenewholland.com or call Current, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca 306-746-2911.

2009 SEED HAWK 66-12 66’, 12” sp., sin- 1998 JD 1900, $13,900. 306-946-3301 or gle knife, pneum. pkrs, 30.8 rear tires, Stk: www.watrousnewholland.com 021475, $205,000. 888-905-7010, Prince 2013 NH TXB66-12 c/w P1060 TBT and Albert, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca Twin NH3 tanks, $218,000. 306-746-2911 2013 SEED HAWK 60-12 60’, twin wing, or www.raymorenewholland.com semi pneumatic packers, DD, SH 800 TBH, Stk 017840, $335,000. Prince Albert, SK., 1997 Morris Maxim 40’, $13,900. Please 1-888-905-7010. redheadequipment.ca visit www.raymorenewholland.com or call 306-746-2911.

2009 SEED HAWK 66-12 66’, 12” sp., single knife, pneum. pkrs, 30.8 rear tires, Stk: 2012 SEMST 8012 CT TXB w/300 onboard 021475, $205,000. 888-905-7010, Prince tank & JD1910, $260,000. 306-783-8511 Albert, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca or www.yorktonnewholland.com 2010 CASE/IH ATX700 70’, rubber pack- 2010 JD 1910, $27,143. 306-746-2911 or ers, high float tires, double shoot, Stk: www.raymorenewholland.com 020407, $94,000. 1-888-905-7010, Swift Current, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca 2012 MR 8650, $99,500. 306-946-3301 or www.watrousnewholland.com 2010 JOHN DEERE 1830 61’, 10” sp, DS dry, Poirier openers, Alpine liquid kit Stk: 023964, $67,500. 1-888-905-7010, Swift Current, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca 54’ 2008 BOURGAULT 5710, good shape, 2014 MORRIS 41’ CII w/9450 TBT tank, new points, c/w 2013 6550 tank, X30 10” spacing, variable weight, $165,000 monitor, $125,000 OBO. 306-567-7703 or OBO. 306-796-7441, Central Butte, SK. 306-567-7184, Davidson, SK. 2009 SEED HAWK 72-12 72’, 12” sp., twin wing, pneum. packers, 600 TBT cart, stk: 021477, $205,000. 888-905-7010, Prince Albert, SK. www.redheadequipment.ca

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2016 AMITY WIRELESS blockage monitor 32 sensor system. Dealer price, $9000, asking $4500 OBO. Call 306-961-5936, Saskatoon, SK. Zanzol@hotmail.com

2015 JOHN DEERE 9470R-SPI Stock #168556, $405,000. Call 306-547-2007, Preeceville, SK. wjaeb@maplefarm.com www.pattisonag.com 1980 JD 4440, duals, dual hyds., PTO, 9800 hrs., good cond., $21,000. Call/text Terry at 306-554-8220, Raymore, SK.

2013 BT 8200 82’ harrow drawbar, 5/8” tine, tire 12.5lx15, wheel 31x1350x15, 2007 9620 w/PTO, 4060 hrs., leather, $41,600. South Country Equipment, 800 tires. 48 gal./min., dozer to sit avail., $189,000. 306-948-7223, Biggar, SK. 306-721-5050, Regina, SK.

2002 DEGELMAN SM7000 70’ Strawmas- 1995 JD 8100, MFWD, 840 loader, powter heavy harrow, 5/8 tines, 22” on front ershift, new tires, 9043 hrs., exc. cond., row, 24”- back row, Mech, $26,400. South $76,000. 306-472-7704, Woodrow, SK. Country Equip, 306-721-5050, Regina, SK. 2008 JD 9430, 3805 hrs., diff. lock, 4 hyds., 800/70R38, premium cab, HID lights, $244,700. Call South Country JD 685 CHISEL PLOW 51’, comes with 4 Equipment, 306-642-3366, Assiniboia, SK. bar Degelman harrows and NH3 kit, 2008 JD 9530T, 3565 hours, 36” track, de$32,500. 780-679-7795, Camrose, SK. luxe comfort package, HID lights, DEGELMAN 41’ CHISEL plow c/w harrows, $214,800. South Country Equipment, $5500; Also JD 355 off-set disc, $9000. 306-354-2411, Mossbank, SK. Call 780-679-7795, Camrose, SK. 2010 JD 9630, 3263 hrs., 800/70R38D, JOHN DEERE 1600 cultivator, 16’ with GPS, diff. lock, 18F/6R, powershift, mounted harrows. Phone 780-336-2445, $241,500. South Country Equipment, 306-721-5050, Regina, SK. Kinsella, AB. 31’ KRAUSE 4990 tandem disc, 1998 model, disc scrapers, 19 1/4” front disc, 22 1/4” back disc, nice condition, $15,000, 306-297-7949, Shaunavon, SK.

2015 JD 9470R, 897 hrs., diff. lock, JDLink, 1000 PTO, 800/70R38, premium cab, HID lights, $447,500. South Country Equipment, 306-642-3366, Assiniboia, SK.

CULTIVATORS: MAGNUM 743-47 with har- 2014 JD 9560RT, 2409 hours, JDLink, 36” rows; Massey 128 36’. Call 306-493-9393, track, JDLink, deluxe view cab, 2630 Delisle, SK. GreenStar, $431,900. South Country COMPLETE SHANK ASSEMBLIES; JD 1610, Equipment, 306-354-2411, Mossbank, SK Morris Magnum, $135; JD 610, Morris 2013 JD 9460RT, 2416 hours, JDLink, Magnum II, $185. 306-946-7923, Young 2630 GreenStar, PowerGard warranty till 2012 SUMMERS VERTICAL 45’ Diamond May/2018, $372,800. South Country disc tillage, $52,900. Call South Country Equipment, 306-721-5050, Regina, SK. Equipment, 306-721-5050, Regina, SK. 2016 JD 6145M, 1300 hours, MFWD, 2015 DEGELMAN PRO-TILL, 33’, notch 520/85R38, H360 loader, 3 point hitch, discs front & back w/rubber rollers; 2012 $146,900. South Country Equipment, Degelman 70’ Strawmaster, ext. wear tips, 306-354-2411, Mossbank, SK. 3255 Valmar w/tarp, Valmar platform, only seeded 60 ac. canola. Odessa Rock- 2015 JD 6150M, 1395 hrs., MFWD, 520/85R38, 540/1000 PTO, H360 loader, picker Sales, 306-957-4403, 306-536-5097 grapple, $149,000. South Country Equip2010 WISHEK 824-NT 26’ Disc, 30” blades, ment, 306-692-2371, Moose Jaw, SK. excellent cond., $73,500. 306-748-2817, Killaly, SK. 2016 JD 6130M, 1000 hrs., MFWD, 620 loader, PowerGard warranty till Oct./2019, 42’ BOURGAULT 9800 chisel plow, HD dou- $138,300. Call South Country Equipment, ble spring, w/4-bar heavy harrow, $29,500 306-354-2411, Mossbank, SK. Cdn OBO. 218-779-1710. Delivery avail.

2008 JD 9630, 3899 hrs., 6 hyds., with 2000 BOURGAULT 9400 42' chisel plow, 12" Degelman 7900 blade, 800/70R38, diff. spacing, 600 lbs. trips, air seeder tow hitch, lock, $246,000. South Country Equipment, 5" primary air kit, single shoot air kit, BTT 306-354-2411, Mossbank, SK. replaceable fert. knife, well maintained low acre unit, vg cond., $28,500. 403-934-1070 2004 JD 7720, MFWD, 8425 hrs., Standard, AB. solarhog@gmail.com 520/85R38 with 746 loader, 540/1000 PTO, $83,100. South Country Equipment, 306-354-2411, Mossbank, SK. 2010 JD 9630, 530 HP, Michelin 800/70R38 tires, JD AutoSteer, $239,000.

306-563-8765, Canora, SK. 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. Brent 403-556-3992, Olds, AB.

2008 JOHN DEERE 9530, 4WD, 2664 hrs., Active seat, HID lights front and back, high flow hyds., 800 rubber, mint cond.

Brand new engine at 2200 hrs. done by SCE Moose Jaw, $230,000. Caron, SK. camphaugfarms@gmail.com

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403-823-1894, Drumheller, AB. 2014 NH TV6070 Bidirectional, PTO, hyd. both ends, loader and grapple, 3PTH, mir2015 CASE 580 QT, 1029 hrs., full load, rors, HID lights, big hyd. pump ready, 600 ext. warranty, PTO, eng. break, $440,000 hrs., $150,000. 406-556-3992, Olds, AB. OBO. 403-575-5491, Brownfield, AB. TJ450 with PS, 4700 hrs., 900x42 2015 CASE/IH QT580 as is, Stock 2003 front weights, 103 GPM hyd. #170699, $435,000.

306-448-44687, Firestone’s, flow, $129,000.

306-948-7223, Biggar, SK. North Battleford, SK. www.pattisonag.com 1992 CASE/IH 7120 Magnum, MFWA, 18 spd. powershift, 23.8x38 factory duals, 540/1000 PTO, 4 hyds., 18 front wheel weights, 166 HP engine, w/Quicke 790 FEL, 8’ bucket, 6027 hrs., very nice condition. Call 306-297-7949, Shaunavon, SK.

2017 CIH 620, 402 hrs., diff. lock, NAV II control, 6 hydraulic outlets, 1000 PTO, 36” track, $568,500. South Country Equipment, 306-692-2371, Moose Jaw, SK.

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ALMOST NEW: HLA snow wing blade, can CIH 970, 2 WD, 10,800 hrs., PS, good tires, attach to loader, trip cutting edge, can box good on fuel, AC, good cond., $4500. Mort- or angle snow, $14,000; Degelman 5700 lach, SK., 306-631-0416, 306-355-2255.

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780-771-2155, Wandering River, AB. CASE 1570 EXCELLENT CONDITION, 2800 hrs. Deluxe cab, AC and Case radio, PS, 2WD, duals, new injectors and trans., always shedded, used for haying only, 2004 BOURGAULT 6550, dual fans, rear $15,000. 403-248-3274 or 780-614-0939, hitch, X15 monitor, $47,000; 2008 MacSt. Paul, AB. dianepate@gmail.com Don D60 header 30’, PU reel, dbl. knife dr., fore/aft, triple delivery, $27,000; 2009 Farm King 13”x70’ auger, reverser, hyd. winch, hyd. mover, full bin sensor, camera, 2012 6100D, MFWD, cab, 3PTH, shuttle $12,000; MacDon 973 39’, PU reel, transshift, JD loader, 1050 hrs., exc. cond.; port wheels, fore and aft, headsight Auto1999 7710, MFWD, loader/grapple, 3PTH, Height control, c/w MacDon/NH adapter, front susp., shuttle shift, 6050 hrs., exc. $28,000. 403-665-2341, Craigmyle, AB. condition. 403-934-4880, Strathmore, AB. ACREAGE EQUIPMENT: 3-PT. CULTIJD 7810, FWA, only 4500 hrs., duals, VATORS, Discs, Plows, Blades, Etc. shedded; Also JD 6310 w/loader, only 780-892-3092, Wabamun, AB. 1900 hrs. 780-990-8412, Edmonton, AB. FLAX STRAW BUNCHER and land levelers.

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360H loader, GPS, new tires, $65,500. Call 306-957-4279, Odessa, SK. Henry 403-588-0958, Alix, AB. ODESSA ROCKPICKER SALES: New De2015 JOHN DEERE 9570R tractor, Stock gelman equipment, land rollers, Straw#187808, $450,000. 204-734-3466, Swan master, rockpickers, protill, dozer blades.

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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 ...................$7,000 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**

BUYING: CULL COWS, herdsire bulls, SHORTHORN HERD DISPERSAL: 11 young yearlings and calves. Now dealer for cows, 11 calves, 1 bull. Call 403-652-0394, Redmond Bison mineral. Call Elk Valley East of High River, AB. Ranches, 780-846-2980, Kitscoty, AB. KEEP JOBS IN CANADA. Elk Valley Ranches a Canadian Co. finishes bison in Canada. We are now buying cull cows, cull bulls, yearlings and calves. Paying top $$ with prompt payment. Kitscoty, AB, Frank at 780-846-2980. elkvalley@xplornet.com www.elkvalleyranches.com HAGMAN’S TRUCKING for all your bison transport. Local and long distance. Humane and ease of loading/unloading. Can haul up to 50,000 lbs. to the USA. Call 306-773-5909, Swift Current, SK.

GRAIN CART WANTED: Flexi-Coil TBT air WWW.NOUTILITYBILLS.COM - Indoor & grain cart, 6 run. Call Gerd 780-712-2096 outdoor - coal, grain, multi-fuel, gas, oil, or 780-712-3496. pellet, propane and wood fired boilers, cook stoves, fireplaces, furnaces, heaters WANTED: USED, BURNT, old or ugly trac- and stoves. Athabasca, AB, 780-628-4835. tors. Newer models too! Smith’s Tractor Wrecking, 1-888-676-4847.

TUBING FROM 1-1/4” to 3-1/2”. Sucker rod 3/4”, 7/8” and 1”. Line pipe and Casing MF #36 DISCERS. Will pay top dollar also available. Phone 1-800-661-7858 or and pick from anywhere. Phone Mike 780-842-5705, Wainwright, AB. 306-723-4875, Cupar, SK. 2-7/8” OILFIELD TUBING, $40; 2-3/8” WANTED: NH BALE WAGONS & retriev- tubing, $27; Cement line tubing, $20; ers, any condition. Farm Equipment Find- 3/4” sucker rod, $6; 7/8” sucker rod, $8. ing Service, P.O. Box 1363, Polson, MT Min. qty. apply. 306-861-1280, Weyburn.

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DRILL STEM: 200 3-1/2”, $45/ea; 400 2-3/8”, $34/ea; 1000 2-7/8”, $36/ea.

306-768-8555, Carrot River, SK. ONE TIME FENCING, sucker rod fence posts (solid steel), steel corners for sale. www.onetimefencing.ca 1-877-542-4979.

MULCHING- TREES, BRUSH, Stumps. 649 Allis diesel motors with pump, all sizCall today 306-933-2950. Visit us at: es of alum. pipe. Call Dennis to discuss your needs! 403-308-1400, Taber, AB. www.maverickconstruction.ca GUARANTEED PRESSURE TREATED fence posts, lumber slabs and rails. Call Lehner Wood Preservers Ltd., ask for Ron 306-763-4232, Prince Albert, SK.

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We BUY and SELL traveling guns, pumps, pipes, etc.; Also EcoSmart water purification systems, no salt, no chemicals. Phone 306-867-9461 or 306-867-7037, Outlook, SK. E-mail: derdallreg@hotmail.com 3 REINKE USED PIVOTS, 2008, 5100 hrs., all galvanized. For info call 306-858-7351, Lucky Lake, SK. www.philsirrigation.ca

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

Vermette Wood Preservers, Spruce Home, SK., 1-800-667-0094. info@vwpltd.com

WANTED ALL CLASSES of bison: calves, yearlings, cows, bulls. Willing to purchase any amount. dreyelts1@rap.midco.net WELSH BLACK- The Brood Cow Advantage.

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BLOCKED SEASONED JACK Pine firewood and wood chips for sale. Lehner Wood Preservers Ltd., 306-763-4232, Prince Albert, SPRUCE FOR SALE!! Beautiful locally SK. Will deliver. Self-unloading trailer. 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

CATTLEMENS FINANCIAL CORP. Programs for cow/calf operators and feedlots, proceeds as you sell and equity draws.

780-448-0033 or www.cattlefinance.com BRED HEIFERS, 100 Red Angus, bred Red Angus, start calving last week in March.

Call 306-831-8803, Milden, SK.

5th ANNUAL ANGUS Harvest Classic Sale, Nov. 12th, 2:00PM at Johnstone Auction Market, Moose Jaw, SK. Offering: 50 outstanding heifer calves, bred heifers, select cow/calf pairs & embryos. For more info. or a catalogue contact Glen Gabel 306-536-1927 or T Bar C Cattle Co. 306-220-5006. View the catalogue online at: www.buyagro.com Watch and bid live at: www.liveaucitons.tv (PL#116061)

26 HEIFERS, RWF, BWF, black. Bred Polled Hereford or Red Angus, very quiet. Erwin Lehmann 306-232-4712, Rosthern, SK. FOR SALE: 23 Red Angus cross Simmental cross cows, bred Charolais. 7 & 8 years old. Calving Mar. 1 - Apr. 22, $1550/ea.; 4 Charolais cross heifers bred Red Angus, calving Feb. 22 - Apr. 1, $2000/ea. Call Lloyd Elder, 306-267-2387, Coronach, SK. 354 NEW HOLLAND mix mill, always shedded, Call 306-840-7533, Redvers, SK.

PUREBRED BLACK ANGUS long yearling bulls, replacement heifers, AI service. HERD DISPERSAL: 70 Black Angus cross Meadow Ridge Enterprises, 306-373-9140 pairs and 70 mixed pairs. Full herd health program. Reduced! $2600 per pair firm. or 306-270-6628, Saskatoon, SK. Call 306-335-7875, Lemberg, SK. BLACK ANGUS BULLS, two year olds, semen tested, guaranteed breeders. Delivery available. 306-287-3900, 306-287-8006, Englefeld, SK. www.skinnerfarms.ca WANTED: CULL COWS and bulls. For bookSELLING: BLACK ANGUS BULLS. Wayside ings call Kelly at Drake Meat Processors, Angus, Henry and Bernie Jungwirth, 306-363-2117 ext. 111, Drake, SK. 306-256-3607, Cudworth, SK. WANTED: RED OR BLACK Angus cross younger cows, lease to own. References available. 306-542-7007, Veregin, SK. RETIREMENT DISPERSAL of Angus genetics. 305 straws of semen from 7 Angus sires. 45 embryos from 4 high profile Angus cows. Ph/text for list 780-216-0220.

QH/ARABIAN HORSES: 3 females, 1 male, RED ANGUS BULLS, two year olds, se- ages 16 yrs and down, halter broke. Offers. men tested, guaranteed breeders. Delivery For info. call 306-453-6037, Carlyle, SK. available. 306-287-3900, 306-287-8006, Englefeld, SK. www.skinnerfarms.ca

WANTED: SINGLE ROW potato picker.

780-663-2201, 780-679-5606. Ryley, AB.

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.

JEWELS & DIAMONDS Simmental Production Sale, Friday November 17, 1:00 PM Ponoka Ag Events Center, Ponoka, AB. Selling Red PB, Fleckvieh, Fullblood, bred cows & heifers, open heifer calves, embryos, plus pens of commercial bred heifers. For catalogue or information, contact T Bar C Cattle Co., 306-220-5006. View the catalogue online at www.buyagro.com PL#116061.

NILSSON BROS INC. buying finished bison on the rail, also cull cows at Lacombe, AB. For winter delivery and beyond. Smaller ALBERTA TEXAS LONGHORN Association groups welcome. Fair, competitive and as- 780-387-4874, Leduc, AB. For more info. sured payment. Contact Richard Bintner www.albertatexaslonghorn.com 306-873-3184.

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1992 FORD/VERSATILE 946, 20.8x42 duals, JD AutoSteer, JD Globe & monitor, very nice, $39,500 Cdn OBO. Delivery available. Call 218-779-1710.

QUAD TRAC UNDERCARRIAGE parts in stock. Bogies, idlers, bearing, seals, tracks... in stock, factory direct.

GRATTON COULEE AGRI PARTS LTD. Your 1-800-667-4515, www.combineworld.com #1 place to purchase late model combine LIZARD CREEK REPAIR and Tractor. We and tractor parts. Used, new and rebuilt. buy 90 and 94 Series Case, 2 WD, FWA www.gcparts.com Toll free 888-327-6767. tractors for parts and rebuilding. Also have rebuilt tractors and parts for sale.

306-784-7841, Herbert, SK.

2013 140A FARMALL Case/IH w/loader, 1800 hrs., $82,000. A.E. Chicoine Farm Equipment, 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK.

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POLLED PB THICK Butt Salers long yearling bulls, excellent disposition, tested.

DynaRich Salers. Richard Andersen, BISON WANTED - Canadian Prairie Bison 403-746-2919, Eckville, AB. is looking to contract grain finished bison, as well as calves and yearlings for growing OFFERING FOR SALE 50 (of 65) purebred markets. Contact Roger Provencher at Salers females age 2, 3 and 4; 20 select PB bred heifers and 20 PB select replace306-468-2316, roger@cdnbison.com ment heifer calves. Reds or black, all HARMONY NATURAL BISON buying polled. Reputation herd, developed since feeder, finished and cull bison. Call or text 1988, attention to temperament, fertility, 306-736-3454, SE Sask. conformation and performance. View SLS females on performance tab at website: QUILL CREEK BISON is looking for fin- www.salerscanada.com Ken and Wendy ished, and all other types of bison. COD, Sweetland, Lundar, MB., 204-762-5512. paying market prices. “Producers working with Producers.” Delivery points in SK. and MB. Call 306-231-9110, Quill Lake, SK.

SQUARE D PRODUCTION Sale, on offer: 40 bred Hereford females, 7 herd bull prospects, 2 cow/calf pairs, 12 heifer calves. Monday, October 23, 2017, 1:00 PM at the Square D sale site in Langbank, SK. Jim Duke 306-538-4556, 306-736-7921, square.d@sasktel.net To view the catalogue online: square-dpolledherefords.com Please call Harvey Duke at 306-536-4490, wascanacattleco.com REGISTERED HIGHLAND BULL, $6000 OBO; 7 cow/calf pairs, $2500/pair; Other Highland bulls and heifers, $1500 each.

306-781-4429, Pilot Butte, SK.

FRESH AND SPRINGING heifers for sale.

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

HORSE COLLARS, all sizes, steel and aluminum horseshoes. We ship anywhere.

Keddie’s, 1-800-390-6924 or keddies.com

PIGS VARIETY ETC. Butcher and Weaners, range fed, no hormones. 306-342-4662, Glaslyn, SK.

ELK WANTED! If you have elk to supply to market let AWAPCO be your first choice. $11.50/kg. Call our office at 780-980-7589, info@wapitiriver.com

2001 JIFFY 920 BALE SHREDDER, in very good condition, $9000 OBO. Call 403-782-2429, Lacombe, AB. 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. SVEN ROLLER MILLS. Built for over 40 Do you want to target Manitoba farmers?

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SHAVINGS: BULK PRICING and delivery available. Vermette Wood Preservers, Spruce Home, SK.. 1-800-667-0094. Email info@vwpltd.com View www.vwpltd.com

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SVEN ROLLER MILLS. Built for over 40 years. PTO/elec. drive, 40 to 1000 bu./hr.

Example: 300 bu./hr. unit costs $1/hr. to run. Rolls peas and all grains. We regroove and repair all makes of mills. Call Apollo 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 orders. Call Shane 306-493-2300, Delisle, SK. www.steelviewmfg.com

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NEW HOLLAND 358 mix mill, 1000 PTO, excellent condition, like new $8700.

306-827-2180, Radisson, SK. MATERNITY PEN, always inside, $2500.

Phone 306-466-2401 or 306-466-6466, Leask, SK. NH 357 MIX MILL, always shedded, excellent working condition. Willmott Ranch, Pense, SK. Call 306-345-2046.

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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- SOOKE, BC.: 1 hour west of Victoria. ers; All metal 16’ and 24’ calf shelters. Will 4200 sq. ft., 4 bdrm., 3 bath, 1/2 acre, custom build. 306-424-2094, Kendal, SK. ocean view; Plus adjoining 1/3 acre C3 with buildings. MLS® 378889 GREG’S WELDING: Freestanding 30’ 5 bar commercial panels, all 2-7/8” drill stem construction, & MLS® 381189. Call 250-642-5172. $470; 24’x5.5’ panels, 2-7/8” pipe w/5- 1” sucker rods, $340; 24’x6’ panels, 2-7/8” pipe with 6- 1” rods, $375; 30’ 2 or 3 bar windbreak panels c/w lumber. Gates and PREMIUM DEVELOPMENT LAND double hinges avail. on all panels. Belting touching the city of Regina with 148 troughs for grain or silage. Calf shelters. acres with commercial development Del. avail. 306-768-8555, Carrot River, SK. potential. Ted Cawkwell, Remax Sas1001 NDE VERTICAL cutter mixer, good katoon, 306-327-7661 for details. condition, $25,000 firm; Vermeer 605M round baler, monitor, kicker, new PU, good condition, field ready, $12,000 OBO. 306-335-7875, Lemberg, SK WELL KEPT CONDO, 2 bdrm 1 bath, insuite laundry, balcony, 1 parking stall. Includes appliances, deep freeze, recently painted.

Steps to bus stop. Wildwood Area, SaskaWANTED: 22 (132 string) or 24 (144 toon, SK. $153,900. Call 306-278-7629. string) note used hammer dulcimer with hammers. 780-895-2578, Lamont, AB.

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

NEED A BACK yard retreat? We have tiny pre-built log cabins ready to be loaded onto your trailer. Plug and play models!

Also log cabin logs and log siding. Call Rouck Bros., Lumby, BC., 1-800-960-3388 or visit: www.rouckbros.com

RESIDENTIAL LOT, ELBOW, SK for sale.

Lot 7, Blk 2, Plan 88MJ16836, 125 Putters Lane. One block from golf course. 24.5 WANTED: ORGANIC LENTILS, peas and Meter frontage. Serviced by town. Will chickpeas. Stonehenge Organics, Assini- consider trade of RV, boat, truck, car, etc. $29,500. Call Gerry 403-389-4858. boia, SK., 306-640-8600, 306-640-8437.

LIST YOUR PROPERTY to MLS for a flat fee Check it out at: choicerealtysystems.ca or call 306-975-1206.

Bioriginal Food & Science Corp. is actively purchasing: • Organic Flax Seed • Organic Hemp Seed and; • Borage Seed (from the 2016 crop year) We are also contracting for the upcoming growing season.

For more information please contact: Sandy Jolicoeur at (306) 975-9251 or email crops@bioriginal.com

LOG AND TIMBER HOMES, Saskatoon, SK. Visit www.backcountryloghomes.ca or call 306-222-6558.

WWW.MEDALLION-HOMES.CA modular homes/lake houses/RTM’s. Visit our sales lot, or check online for stock, homes and all other plans. Factory direct orders built to your specs! Trade-ins welcome, buy and sell used homes. Hwy 2 South, Prince Albert, SK. Call 306-764-2121 or toll free 1-800-249-3969.

YELLOWHEAD MODULAR HOME SALES, Canadian built by Moduline. Elite price event on now: 960 sq. ft., 2 bdrm, 2 bath, $79,900; 1216 sq. ft., 3 bdrm, 2 bath, $89,900; 1520 sq. ft., 3 or 4 bdrm, 2 bath, $109,900. 306-496-7538, weekend calls. www.yellowheadmodularhomesales.ca

HOME HARDWARE RTM Homes and Cottages. Phone 1-800-663-3350 or go online for floor plans and specs at: www.northbattlefordhomehardware.com

J&H HOMES: Save $10,000-$17,000 on select RTM showhomes like the “Athabasca” (shown) www.jhhomes.com 306-652-5322 HEALTHY, YOUNG LOOKING, financially secure 80 year old gentleman living in the country interested in meeting a 70ish, healthy, financially secure lady who is slim, attractive, likes golfing, camping, fishing, travelling, gardening and spending winters in Arizona. Not for gold, just for companionship. Answer all. Please reply to: Box 5607, c/o The Western Producer, Saskatoon, SK., S7K 2C4.

RTMS AND SITE built homes. Call 1-866-933-9595, or go online for pictures and pricing at: www.warmanhomes.ca We know that farming is enough of a gamble so if you want to sell it fast place your ad in the Manitoba Co-operator classifieds.

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2009 DELUXE PARK MODEL in gated 55+ park, Yuma, AZ. One owner, fully furnished w/extras, dishwasher, washer/dryer, garburator, RO, electric water softener, outdoor furniture, screened room, car port, 10x12 shed on 40x61 landscaped lot, $59,900 Cdn. 403-329-9240.

VEGAS TIMESHARE: INT’L exchanges, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, full kitchen, laundry, fireplace, pools, selling due to health.

306-453-2958, Carlyle, SK.

PARK MODEL for sale, friendly smaller park Yuma, AZ. Includes Arizona room, carport, fully furnished, 2 pools, rec hall, $25,000.

780-467-1915, Sherwood Park, AB.

REGISTERED BORDER COLLIE pups from working parents. Call Richard Smith 780-846-2643, Kitscoty, AB.

FOR SALE BY TENDER: SE-24-45-14-W4, IRISH WOLFHOUND & GREYHOUND’S for Killam, AB. 158.1 acre farmland, 110 acre cultivated in grain, in Flagstaff County. No sale. Call 306-290-8806, Dundurn, SK. surface lease. Owner reserves the right to TRUE BLUE HEELERS last litter of 2017 reject any or all Tenders. Deadline Oct. 31, is here! With 1st shots, de-wormed, $400. 2017. Call 403-915-1646 or e-mail for bid306-492-2447, 306-290-3339, Clavet, SK. ding details: Albertafarmer01@gmail.com

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FARMLAND NE SK (Clemenceau) 4 qtrs plus 36 acre riverside parcel w/5 bdrm. home. Featuring: bins on concrete with direct hit on railroad cars, 40 acres of mostly mature spruce timber, 2 farmyards- 1 bordering Etomami River and 50 miles of provincial forest, exc. elk hunting and other big game and goose. 580 acres wheat, mustard, barley and peas. Full line of farm and sawmill equipment also available Will separate. Reg Hertz, 306-865-7469.

WANTED HEATED CANOLA. No broker involved. Sell direct to crushing plant.

Cash on delivery or pickup. 306-228-7306 or 306-228-7325, no texts. Unity, SK.

RM OF 308, 160 acres, (130 cult.) 1983 3 bdrm bungalow, new furnace, windows, siding, interior all updated, 34x36’ heated ATTENTION SNOWBIRDS: A warm winter shop, barn, plus numerous outbuildings. and soft breezes await you in Osoyoos, BC this winter season. The Bella Villa Resort, $399,000 OBO. 306-554-2901 Wynyard SK right on the lake, offers a variety of rooms all equipped with full kitchens. Bella Villa RM FOAM LAKE #276: NE-18-29-11-W2, Resort is close to shopping and restau160 acres (145 cult.), along Hwy. #310. rants and a very short drive to other comMostly oats and barley grown on it. Sum- munities in the Okanagan. Make your resmerfallow- 2017. Info. call 306-272-4704. ervations now by calling 1-888-495-6751.

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LAND FOR SALE By Tender, 472 acres in RM of Maple Bush No. 224: SW-2-23-4-W3 and S1/2-3-23-4-W3. Highest or any bid may FOR SALE BY Tender: Burstall, RM of Deer- not be accepted. Bids may be submitted to: forks, No. 232. Parcels SE 11-19-28 W3 crystal0722@hotmail.com (due by Nov. 22, DRIVE-ON AXLE SCALE, 10.5’x14.8’, asking $8500. 306-472-7704, Woodrow, SK. (160 cult. acres) & S1/2 of SW 3-19-28 2017). For details call 306-796-7317.

W3 (80 cult. acres). Currently larger parcel has 2 gas wells, smaller has 1 + a rightof-way. For more info. 306-662-9045. 313 ACRE FARMLAND for sale by online Deadline November 15th, 2017. Highest or auction on: http://www.bidwin.org Qing Zhang, Landmart Realty, 306-684-0136, any tender not necessarily accepted.

Lake, SK.qing.canada@gmail.com 640 ac. in RM of Enfield No. 194. Any or all Foam offers may not be accepted. N 1/2 35-19-6 http://www.bidwin.org W3, SW 1/4 35-19-6 W3, NE 1/4 27-19-6 W3. 780-598-0370, polleyl@hotmail.com LAND FOR RENT By Tender: SW-25-39-23BY TENDER: NE 1/4 02-35-15-W2, W3rd. 4 miles south and 4 miles east of 145-150 arable ac. Send Tender to: Accent Unity, SK. Call 306-228-9434 for more info.

Credit Union, c/o Denise Krocker, Commissioner of Oaths, Box 520, Quill Lake SK., S0A 3E0. A certified cheque must accompany the Tender in the amount of 5% of the bid payable to Lawrence Omelian. 700 ACRES PASTURE LAND in NE Alberta.

Highest or any Tender not necessarily ac- Fenced and cross fenced; 100 bred cows cepted. Closing date is January 12, 2018. also available. Phone 780-826-5389 or FOR SALE BY TENDER: Farmland in the RM 780-815-3577, Bonnyville, AB. of Milton No. 292. SE 25-30-28 W3, 158.61 ac., $170,300 assess, $5010 oil WANTED TO RENT pasture in AB or SK. For lease; NE 25-30-28 W3, 159.64 ac., min. 40 or max. 150 pairs. Prefer super$173,700 assess; SE 36-30-28 W3, 159.70 vised. 403-634-1642. gcaillia@telus.net ac., $156,900 assess, $3020 oil lease; SW 36-30-28 W3, 159.69 ac., $137,400 as- MULCHING- TREES, BRUSH, Stumps. sess, $17,560 oil lease. Written Tenders Call today 306-933-2950. Visit us at: must be received by October 31, 2017. www.maverickconstruction.ca Submit Tenders to Lee & Sheryl-Ann Yeomans, 19-3214 11th Street West, Saskatoon SK., S7M 5G3. For more information, 306-463-7471, lee.yeomans@sasktel.net Highest or any tender not necessarily ac- WANTED TO PURCHASE FARMLAND cepted. Possession date January 1, 2018. with lots of oil wells and battery sites on DWEIN TASK REALTY INC. Langham property. 780-499-2367, Edmonton, AB. SW, RM of Corman Park #344, E 1/206-39-08-W3rd, flat, stonefree with very LOOKING FOR CROPLAND to rent good access. Call Dwein 306-221-1035. between Olds and Calgary. Prefer west of CERT. FDN, REG. Precision; CDC Alloy; DWEIN TASK REALTY INC. Harris, SK. Hwy. 56. Call 403-994-0085, Didsbury, AB. AAC Spitfire; Transcend, all exc. germ., NW. RM of Marriott #317 NE 0% fusarium. Fraser Farms 306-741-0475, 23-33-13-W3rd, 156 acres c/w 146 cult.

Pambrun, SK. foc@sasktel.net 2017 FMV assessment 163,300. Good renters available. Ph Dwein 306-221-1035.

TOM@SASKFARMLAND.COM Kenaston, 958 acres. Individual 1/4’s available. TenSELECT CDC GO seed, hand picked from ant available. $930,000 MLS. Coldwell Banker Signature. Tom 306-260-7838.

20 ACRES w/1742 sq. ft. 3 bdrm., 2.5 bath breeder seed. Contact: mastinseed.com basement, 300 sq. ft. screened Call or text 403-994-2609, Olds, AB. TOM@SASKFARMLAND.COM Interest- house, 2fullside(s) wrap-around deck, 3 car ed in the value of your farmland and con- room, wired, 2 sheds, open end shelter, sidering selling? Up to date market evalua- garage, barn, some bush, approx. 7 acres tions done at your farm. Coldwell Banker large landscaped. For sale by owner, $325,000 TOP QUALITY CERTIFIED alfalfa and grass Signature. Tom Neufeld 306-260-7838.

OBO. Call 306-886-2227 or 306-852-8483, seed. Call Gary or Janice Waterhouse TOM@SASKFARMLAND.COM For sale Bjorkdale, SK. Email: bjork@sasktel.net 306-874-5684, Naicam, SK. RM of Mariposa SW-7-36-20-W3, SE 7-36-20-W3. $355,000 MLS. Coldwell Banker Signature.

Tom Neufeld 306-260-7838.

TOM@SASKFARMLAND.COM Meadow Lake hunting land. Pines, heavy big game, trails. 160 acres. $84,500 MLS. Coldwell Banker Signature. Tom 306-260-7838.

PIG BARN: 200 acres in Palmarolle, Quebec, CERT. CDC IMPULSE, CDC Proclaim, CDC TENDER: KINDERSLEY/EATONIA Farm built in 2001, maternity 850 places. Maxim, CDC Redmoon, CDC Greenstar.

Land For Rent - 2 section/8 quarter Includes: High health herd (PRRS nega- 98% germ, 0% disease. Fraser Farms, Pamblock. RM 261 Chesterfield: Section tive), quarantine, heated garage, shed, brun, SK. 306-741-0475. foc@sasktel.net 29-27-25 & Section 32-27-25. Land locat- fixed generator, drag line manure spreading ed approx. 12 miles SW of Kindersley; 7 system. $775,000. 819-333-8106. miles North of Eatonia. Rental tenders invited on the above land (preference given CERT. CDC INCA; CDC Greenwater, exc. to tenders involving all lands); Tenders germ. and disease. Fraser Farms, Pamclose at 5:00 PM November 30, 2017. brun, SK, 306-741-0475. foc@sasktel.net Successful tender(s) to complete rental agreement with vendor/landlord by December 14, 2017. Rent tenders to specify $/acre cash rent. Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. 5 year term of- 2016 JOHN DEERE PR15 XUV 560 gafered. Respondents must rely on their own tor, full windshield, only 7 hours use! research and inspection. For more info. 780-336-2445, Kinsella, AB. contact Chris Selness at 306-539-1972.

Tenders to be submitted to: Chris Selness 4 WHEEL BOMBARDIER Rotex, 250 hrs, Looking for off grade mustard, lentils or /Topsoil Land Tender, 1925 Victoria Ave- like new, $4000; Wanted: 14’ bumper hitch chickpeas. Custom color sorting of all nue, Regina, SK., S4P 0R3. dump trailer. 306-304-1959, Goodsoil, SK. types of crops. Ackerman Ag Services, 80 ACRES PROPOSED ACREAGE. 10 min.

306-631-9577, Chamberlain, SK. from Yorkton. Cult. land, pasture, orchard, exc. house, heated garage, outbuildings, water, small equip. and mineral rights.

Asking $590,000. Also 240 additional acres ICE FISHING HUT SALE. Reg. $2200, sale $1695.

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LAND FOR SALE BY TENDER, RM of www.hold-onindustries.com Pittville No. 169: N1/2 of 14-17-20 W3, 320 cult. acres; W1/2 of 30-17-20 W3, canada’s ag-only listings giant 295 cult. acres, remainder grass; W1/2 28-17-20 W3, 170 cult. acres, 50 acres grass, rest is lake; E1/2 29-17-20 W3, 225 cult. acres, 95 acres grass w/water; SE search from over 23-17-20 W3, 150 cult. acres, home quarter w/Eatons house, 2 wells, 1 heated shop (32x40), cold shed (40x80), old 12x60 storage trailer. Send bids to: Box 146, Hazlet, SK. S0N 1E0. For information call 306-774-5037. Bids close November 1st. Farmer has right of first refusal. .com 1-800-667-7770 | WANTED: UP TO 100 quarters or more of grain land. For more information call follow on: 306-221-2208.

2017 THOR CHALLENGER 37TB BunkRM LEASK #464, SE-5-46-7-W3, 136 cult. house. Class A gas, #H0A10021, acres with beautiful developed yard. 1400 $189,900. Sleeps 10! Each bunk bed with sq. ft. bungalow, 3 bdrm, 2 baths, finished it’s own tv! Call 1-844-488-3142 or shop basement, AC, dbl. attached garage, NG, online 24/7 at: allandale.com good water well, 36x42’ heated workshop, 44x76’ steel quonset, school access K-12. It doesn’t get any better than this. Prepay Approved for subdivision. Located 18 kms your ad for 3 weeks and get 2 weeks free!

North of Blaine Lake on Hwy 12 & 1 km Call today! 1-800-667-7770.

East. Call 306-226-4218 or 306-497-7471.

TOP QUALITY ALFALFA, variety of grasses and custom blends, farmer to farmer. Gary Waterhouse 306-874-5684, Naicam, SK. GRAIN LAND TO RENT, 35 mile radius of Rouleau, SK. Call 306-776-2600 or email: kraussacres@sasktel.net FOR SALE BY TENDER: Tenders are be- APARTMENTS FOR RENT, Langham, SK. LOOKING FOR OLD and new crop soybeans ing accepted on the following farmland: Quiet, well maintained, close to schools. 1 FOB Western Canada. Licence and bonded SE 03-41-20 W2, RM of Lake Lenore, and 2 bedrooms starting at $650. Contact grain company. Call, email, text Now for No. 399. Approx. 145 cultivated acres. Blaise at 306-349-9351. competitive pricing at the farm! Market Forward your marked and sealed Tender, Place Commodities Ltd, accurate real time together with a certified cheque deposit of marketing. 403-394-1711, 403-315-3930.

5% of your bid to: Eisner Mahon Forinfo@marketplacecommodities.com syth, 101 MacLeod Ave. W, PO Box 2680, Melfort, SK., S0E 1A0, Atten- ELIZABETH MANOR B&B, Qualicum tion: Tender 2017-11. Deadline: Beach, BC. Indoor pool, hot tub, billiards, November 15th, 2017, 5:00 PM. High- gym. Ocean & golf views. Year round golf, est or any offer not necessarily accepted. winter rates and special discounts for long LARGE KABULI CHICKPEA seed, 94% Offers not accepted will be returned week stays. Visit us at: www.elizabethmanor.net germ. 0% disease. Fraser Farms, Pambrun, SK., 306-741-0475. foc@sasktel.net Call 250-594-6243. Great winter getaway!! of November 20th, 2017.

6 QUARTERS LAND for sale east of North Star, AB. Bordered by Crown land and the Peace River. Potential for Conventional, Organic or Recreation property. 540 acres organic status in 2017 plus 300 acres conventional farmed in 2017. The 6 quarters are in various stages of development.

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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.

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

TO P PRICES PAID FO R FEED BARLEY, W H EAT,O ATS, RYE,TRITICALE, PEAS,LEN TILS, H EATED O IL SEEDS, SO YBEAN S Priced at your b in.

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ROUND ALFALFA/ALFALFA GRASS solid core greenfeed 5x6 JD hay bales for sale.

Call 306-237-4582, Perdue, SK. ALFALFA/GRASS MIXES, 6’ rounds, JD hard core baler, twine. Located at Lloydminster. 780-875-7051, leave message.

ALFALFA: 1st, 2nd & 3rd cut 3x4x8’ square bales. Feed test available. Delivery avail.

403-363-3318 or 403-633-3777, Tilley, AB. GOOD QUALITY ALFALFA 2nd & 3rd cut 3x4 sq. bales, approx 1450 lbs. Tests avail. $160-$190/ton. 403-793-1508, Tilley, AB. DAIRY QUALITY SHEDDED HAY for sale. Tests available. Call 403-633-8835.

Tilley, AB. HAY FOR SALE: Various grades, tests available. Call 403-633-8835. Tilley, AB. LARGE ROUND HAY bales, mixtures of timothy, alfalfa, and brome. $65/bale. Call 780-981-2119, 780-841-3868. High Level.

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500 MIXED ALFALFA grass big round bales, no rain. Boyle, AB. area. Call 780-525-2482 or 780-519-7544.

65 BARLEY BALES, net wrapped, 2090 lbs., $65 each. 306-397-2677 or 306-441-0677.

Edam, SK. ROUND BALE PICKING and hauling, small or large loads. Travel anywhere. Also hay for sale. 306-291-9658, Vanscoy, SK. HORSE QUALITY HAY bales - small squares, grass or alfalfa.

Call 306-290-8806, Dundurn, SK. HAY BALES, small squares, grass and alfalfa. 306-781-4988 or 306-537-4072, Pilot Butte, SK. LONG LAKE TRUCKING, two units, custom hay hauling. 306-567-7100, Imperial, SK. CUSTOM HAULING, Super B trailer with racks for hire, can haul up to 44 bales, 306-544-2598, 306-227-0744, Hanley, SK. ROUND ALFALFA BALES, first and second cut, netwrap, no rain, dairy quality. Call 306-865-6603, Hudson Bay, SK.

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.

TIRES TIRES TIRES Radial, Bias, New, Used. 20.8x42, 18.4x42, 20.8x38, 18.4x38, 20.8R34,18.4x34, 900/60R32, 800/65R32, 24.5x32, 18.4x30, 23.1x30, 16.9x28, 28Lx26, 18.4x26, 19.5Lx24 & more! Semis, skid steers. Best price & value guaranteed!

1-800-667-4515, www.combineworld.com MR. TIRE CORP. For all your tire needs, call Mylo at 306-921-6555 or Jeremy at 306-921-0068. Serving all Saskatchewan.

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380 FIRST CUT Alfalfa bales, no rain,1400 lbs., 5.5x5', 65¢/lb. OBO. 306-526-8318, Qu'Appelle, SK.

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BUYING SPRING THRASHED CANOLA and grain “On Farm Pickup” Westcan Feed & Grain, 1-877-250-5252.

FEED GRAIN WANTED! Also buying light, tough or offgrade grains. “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.

CUBA FARM TOUR, 2 weeks! Jan. 15-29 Unwind 3 days at 5 star Melia Varadero then head to the countryside for an 8 day farm tour. Visit large co-op farms in 4 provinces. Take Russian army truck into mountains for pig roast. Visit farm markets and organoponicos. Enjoy lobster on Cayo Coco. Finish in Santiago de Cuba w/city tour & 2 nights 5-star Melia. Fly to Havana for 3 nights 5-star Hotel Nacional. All inclusive. Deductible. 20th year. Escort: Award-winning farm columnist Wendy Holm. Hurry! 25 only! Call 604-417-2434, Bowen Island, BC. Visit: wendyholm.com E-mail: wendy@wendyholm.com

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. FERTILIZER STORAGE TANKS. 11,000 US gal., $6500 pick up at factory or $7000 Farming is enough of a gamble, advertise in free freight to farm. 1-800-383-2228 the Manitoba Co-operator classified section. www.hold-onindustries.com 306-253-4343 It’s a sure thing. 1-800-667-7770.

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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

NOW ACCEPTING TENDERS for Eagle Lake Grazing Corp. Pasture Rider position. Duties will include but not limited to: all aspects of care and supervision of 700 cow/calf pairs between May 1 and Oct. 31 of each year. Opportunity for on premise housing. For for more info. contact Jason Petrie 306-460-8569 or Joel Kampen 306-219-8081. Tenders close Oct 26, 2017

U-DRIVE TRACTOR TRAILER Training, 30 years experience. Day, 1 and 2 week upgrading programs for Class 1A, 3A and air brakes. One on one driving instructions.

306-786-6600, Yorkton, SK.

FULL-TIME YEAR ROUND MECHANIC/ FARMHAND required for grain farm. Must possess Class 1A. Apprenticeship available. Wages dependant upon experience. Located 40 miles East of Saskatoon, SK. dttltd@sasktel.net Call 306-376-2021.

FARM TRACTOR OPERATORS: Custom EXPERIENCED LIVE-IN Care giver with 12 Farming Operation looking for tractor operyrs experience, is looking to care for a sen- ators to drive Fendt or JD tractors. Experience w/equipment and GPS is an asset. ior lady. Please call 306-551-7300.

Visit us on Facebook "Holtrop Enterprises Farming Ltd." Email resumes to ludzeholtrop@aol.com 403-506-2999.

FARM BOSS WANTED at Stump Lake PERMANENT FULL-TIME POSITION Ranch, Stump Lake, BC. Duties include: available on cow/calf grain farm, Tyvan, Seeding/Fertilizing/Irrigation/Harvesting SK. Position focused towards the farming crops for cattle & horse feed; Responsible & equipment side of the operation. Opporfor care & maintenance of all farm machin- tunity to advance and take on more reery & implements; Winter feeding of live- sponsibility for the right, willing to learn, stock; Passion for farming, equipment & dedicated applicant. Must possess skills ranch life a must; Compensation commen- and knowledge of, but not limited to, surates with skills and experience; Other maintaining, repairing & operating various farm duties as may be required. Submit farm and construction equipment, weldCV/resume to: info@stumplake.com ing, grain farming, feed production, facility Suitable candidates will be contacted. maintenance and truck driving. 1A licence is a must or be willing to acquire. Scheduled work days. Competitive wages. Benefit plan & on-site accommodations avail.

Applications to Youngs Land & Cattle at COUPLE OR FAMILY WANTED for cattle youngslandc@gmail.com 306-263-3232. operation in Saskatchewan. Must have experience in herd health, cattle nutrition ALTHOUSE HONEY FARMS INC. 1/2 and cattle handling. Knowledge in running mile south Porcupine Plain, SK., 500 McAlhaying equipment essential. Must be self- lister Avenue. 7 positions required for motivated, ambitious and able to work 2018 season, May to October. Wages with little or no supervision in a smoke $13-$18/hr. depending upon experience. free environment. Accommodations sup- Job duties: assisting in spring hive inspecplied. 403-844-7818, billr@eldp.ca tion, unwrapping, and splitting, supering, building supers and honey frames, honey PASTURE MANAGER: Now accepting Tend- removal and extracting, fall feeding, applyers for Smiley Grazing Corp Pasture Man- ing mite control and wrapping hives for ager position. Duties will include, but not winter. No education required. WCB coverlimited to all aspects of care and supervi- age. Phone Ron Althouse 306-278-7345, sion of 1000 cow/calf pairs between May Email: althousehoney@sasktel.net 1st to October 31st of each year. Modern home on premises. Tenders will close No- Advertise your unwanted equipment in the vember 15th at Midnight. For more info., Classifieds. Call our toll-free number and contact Wade Boisjoli at 306-460-9936, place your ad with our friendly staff, and harmony.wade@sasktel.net; Or Jason don’t forget to ask about our prepayment boStimson at 306-628-8212, nus. Prepay for 3 weeks and get 2 weeks free!

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FULL-TIME FARM LABOURER HELP. Applicants should have previous farm experience and mechanical ability. Duties include operation of machinery, including tractors and other farm equipment, as well as general farm laborer duties. $25/hour depending on experience. Must be able to cross US border. Location: Pierson, MB. Feland Bros. Farms, Greg Feland and Wade Feland, Box 284, Pierson, MB. R0M 1S0.

701-756-6954.

FULL-TIME HD TRUCK Technician/HD Truck Apprentices. Northland Logistics Corp. is hiring the above positions. We offer competitive wages, stability, comprehensive benefits and free on-site accommodations. Please send your resume to: safety@northlandtank.ca northlandtank.ca

FULL-TIME DAIRY FARM employee. Must have an good work ethic, be teachable, compliant and work well with others. Experience with dairy cattle and machinery important. 306-850-8516, Delisle, SK.

GENERAL MACHINIST REQUIRED to operate and maintain: Lathe, milling machine, drill press, band saw, iron worker, hydraulic press, grinders, welders, and portable line boring. Must be able to repair pumps, hydraulic motors, cylinder, gear boxes, etc.

Wages: $25-28/hr. Contact 204-966-3221 or by email: pennosmachining@gmail.com Visit on-line: www.pennosmachining.com

FARM/RANCH HELP IN CENTRAL AB: Large cattle/grain operation is hiring.

Drivers license required. Good wages for experienced person. Available immediately.

Submit resume with farm related work references by fax to: Call 780-376-0000 or email to: marie@rawesranches.com 780-376-2241, www.rawesranches.com

LOG TRUCK DRIVERS wanted for winter run. Tractor/trailer experience a must.

Will train for logs. Ph 780-836-2538. Send resume to: Albert Greschner Holdings Ltd., Box 447, Manning, AB. T0H 2M0.

HERDSMAN/RANCH HAND: 300 head cow/calf in Central AB requires help with feeding, calving, fencing etc. Also custom graze in summers. Accommodation can be included. Wage depends on experience.

780-621-0981, cvranch@xplornet.com

FAVEL TRANSPORT is hiring Leased Operators. Livestock, Bulk, Reefer. Call us at 306-692-8488, Moose Jaw, SK. CLASS 1A DRIVERS to haul oil in Peace River, AB area $400/day, 7 days on, 7 off.

Accommodation and crew car supplied out of Lloydminster. Call Ross 780-872-1849, or email rngknight@sasktel.net OWNER OPERATORS WANTED: DJ Knoll is hiring Owner Operators to run western Canada/USA. 306-216-7417, 306-757-4722 ext. 36807, https://my.hirehive.io/canadac a r t a g e-s y s t e m /j o b s /3 0 7 6 0 /c l a s s-1drivers-owner-operator-company-local-hwy

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