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Ritz reshapes ag sector Transformational term in charge | Critics cite loss of farmer power

BY BARRY WILSON OTTAWA BUREAU

More than six years into his term as Canada’s 32nd agriculture minister and soon to be among the longest serving, Gerry Ritz sounds content that he has changed the landscape.

“I started in this game with two mottos: farmers first and marketplace, not the mailbox,” he said in an expansive year-end interview about issues past and future.

“We’ve spent the last six and a half years building to that end, working in lockstep with our provincial partners and territories because they are 40 percent of this, as well industry,” said Ritz.

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Ritz reshapes ag “There’s never been as much consultation with industry, like-minded people, forward thinking producers, so it’s been a good six years.”

Rarely in recent federal-provincial history have provinces and most of the agriculture and food lobby been so accepting of the federal government agenda, even though it includes a sharp reduction in government’s historic role in the industry.

To his political and industry critics, Ritz has been a divisive minister who destroyed institutions such as the CWB monopoly, reduced farm support programs, reduced long-term research funding and consults only with farmers who agree with his agenda — “like-minded people.”

He has been transformative, they agree, but not for the benefit of most farmers.

He has, they say, reduced farmer power in the system and opened the door to more grain and seed company control.

Ritz sees it differently.

He said he is changing an agriculture system that was mired in regulation and restriction into a system open to the world market, helping the Canadian sector become “more mature and more global.”

Cuts to business risk management programs that took effect April 1 will make farmers more responsible for protecting themselves against market fluctuations and less dependent on government.

He reduced the Canadian Grain Commission’s mandatory services, increased fees for optional services and put the commission on a track to be financially self-sufficient with higher costs for farmers.

The 2013 free trade deal-in-principle with the European Union will be a “monumental” opportunity for Canadian livestock and grain sectors, said Ritz.

However, they will have to gear up to heed market signals and respond.

In 2014, Ritz expects Parliament to quickly push through Bill C -18, legislation that will strengthen plant breeders’ rights and expand the cash advance program to a five-year model.

“On cash advances, we’re reducing the regulatory burden and making everything we can as farmer-friendly as we can.”

He also plans additional legislation to reform the Canadian Grain Commission, likely including a change in the governance model of the century-old commission.

But in the near-term, the agricul-

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Mystery trials: A farmer’s field trials produced more mysteries than answers this year. See page 65. | LEANNE CAMPBELL PHOTO Gerry Ritz says his top priority is Bill C-18, an omnibus agricultural bill. | FILE PHOTO ture minister’s top priority is Bill C-18, an omnibus agricultural bill that has as its centrepiece a strengthening of the patent rights for plant breeders to increase their ability to earn money for their crop varieties.

Although the bill ensures the right of farmers to save and replant their own seed, the assumption of the new rules will be that there will be a greater farmer cost at some stage in the system so that seed companies can recoup their investment.

Ritz said updating Canadian plant breeder rules from their current 1978 basis to fall in line with a 1991 international seed agreement is key to Canada’s ability to compete and expand.

He ties the legislation to the last Bill C-18 he sponsored in the previous parliamentary session, which ended the CWB single desk.

“Bill C-18 is almost as important as the last Bill C-18 we passed,” said Ritz.

He said strengthening the rights of plant breeding companies to earn money for their work is “putting a marker down so we can start to draw some international investment here.”

Critics insist it is an attempt to lure private investment to replace the public research funding he is cutting, but Ritz said it is simply an attempt to rev up Canada’s agricultural research effort.

“As I travel the world, I’ve heard groups from all over saying they want to come to Canada, they want to make significant investments here to help us develop new varieties now with the end of the single desk so those new varieties can be out there for millers and bakers,” Ritz said.

“That really is where the world has gone so we’re welcoming of that.”

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Pacific Railway exceeds the revenue cap, but Canadian National Railway is under. 5 FARM DEBT: Canada’s agriculture minister isn’t worried about the country’s growing farm debt.

14 MISSING CATTLE: Alberta RCMP continue to look for missing cattle in a fraud case dating back to 2009.

17 THEN AND NOW: Our 90th anniversary feature examines the fate of the traditional British cattle breeds.

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28 HAY SALES: Producers who sell hay to the United States need to first know what their customers want.

61 FOOD BOOK: A new book teaches children that their food doesn’t originate in grocery stores.

62 PASTURE TRANSITION: Saskatchewan says its community pasture transition plan is on track.

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» ON THE FARM: This Alberta cattle family

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» FEWER SEEDS: A custom operator successfully lowers his canola seeding rate.

» CORN PLANTERS: Seeding canola with a corn planter is not just about yields.

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ENVIRONMENT | WEATHER

2013 weather was one for the books

BY DAN YATES SASKATOON NEWSROOM

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RESEARCH | BUDGET CUTS

NRC to lay off 57 positions National Research Council job eliminations include crop resource development and aquatic research

BY BRIAN CROSS SASKATOON NEWSROOM

The National Research Council is in the middle of a nation-wide workforce adjustment process that will result in job losses at NRC locations across the country.

NRC officials confirmed Dec. 20 that 57 positions will be eliminated across the country, including six in Halifax, 20 in Quebec, 18 in Ontario, one in Winnipeg and eight in Saskatoon.

All of the affected jobs in Western Canada are scientific positions involving experts in aquatic research and crop resource development.

“To better support and meet the changing needs of Canada’s economy, the National Research Council of Canada is consolidating some of its programs and activities,” an NRC spokesperson said in an email.

“Implementing these decisions have affected approximately 57 employees located across the country and working in areas such as automotive and surface transportation, human health therapeutics, aquatic and crop resources development, and construction.”

Workforce changes at the council should be completed by late March.

Twenty-four of the positions fall within the NRC’s aquatic and crop resource development portfolio, which

involves agricultural researchers.

Denise Leblanc, general manager of aquatic and crop resources development programming, said 10 positions will be affected in Saskatoon, including eight that will be eliminated.

The Saskatoon positions involve scientists with expertise in plant metabolism research and analytics and some that were previously involved in canola genomics and lipid research.

However, he said NRC operations in Saskatoon will retain significant expertise in the areas of oilseed and lipid research.

“From our perspective, we are maintaining a very strong oilseed lipid team in Saskatoon,” LeBlanc said.

“Some of the positions (affected) may have been involved in some of our previous projects in canola, but we’re maintaining a very strong oilseed lipid (team). That’s one of t h e s t re n g t h s t h a t w e h av e i n Saskatoon.”

Job losses will be partially offset at some NRC locations by the creation of new technical positions, which are expected to become available in 2014.

The NRC adopted a new operational model last year that encourages private sector investment and allows industry partners to collaborate with NRC scientists and shape NRC research programs.

The new model provides access to NRC expertise in exchange for funding by private sector partners and other industry stakeholders.

The NRC’s new approach was intended in part to reduce federal spending on NRC programming and transform the research council into an industry focused and industry inspired research and technology organization that tailors its activities to meet private sector needs.

Ottawa committed $121 million over two years to assist with the transition.

NRC president John McDougall said in May that he did not expect the NRC’s new model to have an immediate impact on staffing levels or budgets.

The NRC’s annual operating budget is generally $900 million to $1 billion, he said.

“We’re in the process of repointing the ship and after we get things repointed and we see how this new approach is playing out, I think that’s the time to have the conversations about (budgets),” McDougall said.

Historically, NRC has employed 4,000 people.

McDougall had said in May that the NRC’s total workforce was down from historical levels but staff numbers were expected to rebound as research priorities and program-

ming evolved.

“Overall, our level has come down a little bit, but we would expect it to get back (to) about where it was,” McDougall said.

“The expectation is that we’ll probably see growth because we expect to see more industry participation.”

In Saskatoon, the NRC launched a $95 million program last year in conjunction with Agriculture Canada, the University of Saskatchewan’s Crop Development Centre (CDC) and the Saskatchewan government known as the Canadian Wheat Alliance (CWA).

Funding included a $5 million monetary contribution from the province and in-kind contributions valued at $90 million from Agriculture Canada, the NRC and the CDC. The objectives of the CWA are to improve wheat’s yield, sustainability and profitability.

The goals were to be accomplished by developing new breeding technologies and bioinformatics systems, creating new DNA markers and investigating key issues such as nutrient use efficiency and yield losses caused by drought, heat, cold and diseases.

An NRC official said employees affected by recent job cuts will have an opportunity to apply for new NRC positions that are being created.

Last year’s weather events are likely to live long in the minds of western Canadians, if not the record books.

It was a year highlighted by a long winter and a cold spring that culminated with bumper crops in the fall, However, it also saw the most expensive disaster in Canadian history.

“We are seeing more extreme weather in Canada. There’s no question about it. We’re seeing it everywhere,” said Environment Canada’s David Phillips, commenting on major flooding events in Alberta and Toronto.

June’s flood in Alberta affected multiple rivers and more than two dozen communities. It also displaced thousands of residents and caused billions of dollars in damages.

“I always hope that we can learn from severe weather,” Phillips said.

“That may be when you get hit you can say, ‘wow, we are vulnerable.

This is not just something that occurs on the other side of the world.’ ” As the year began, Western Canada was in the midst of a lengthy winter that essentially began in October and lasted into April.

Phillips said the winter months were actually 1.4 degrees higher than normal, which may surprise those who received huge snowfalls. For example 200 centimetres fell on Regina.

However, temperatures were lower than average in the spring.

Phillips said southern Saskatchewan saw the coldest spring in 113 years, while the Winnipeg area went 25 consecutive weeks without seeing melting snow.

“You almost went from slush to sweat and spring lasted, I think, minutes, this past year on the Prairies,” he said.

Summer started late but provided positive growing conditions with good temperatures and optimal rains, while a dry, warm spring boosted yields.

TOP 10 CANADIAN WEATHER EVENTS OF 2013 Temperatures rose across Canada for the 17th consecutive year, says Environment Canada meteorologist David Phillips, author of the department’s annual top 10 list of Canadian weather stories. This year’s list includes: 1. Alberta’s “flood of floods” 2. Winter weather lasts seven months on the Prairies 3. Cold spring prevents Red River Valley flood 4. Western Canadian farmers harvest big crop 5. Record sunshine and little rain in British Columbia 6. Fatal storm in Nova Scotia kills five 7. Spring flooding in Ontario 8. Winter storms in Eastern Canada 9. Cold, wet weather maintained water levels in the Arctic Ocean and Great Lakes 10.Storm causes flooding in Toronto

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RESEARCH | WHEAT

SPARKS WILL FLY

Bayer plans wheat facility

BY BRIAN CROSS SASKATOON NEWSROOM

Construction is expected to begin this year on a new wheat breeding facility near Saskatoon.

Marcus Weidler, head of cereals seeds and traits at Bayer CropScience, says construction of Bayer’s new Canadian wheat breeding facility will begin this year on a 480-acre parcel of land near Pike Lake, Sask., southwest of Saskatoon.

Engineers are in the final stages of planning the facility, which will be a fully equipped breeding station that includes lab facilities for testing wheat quality.

Bayer is already operating a wheat breeding program at Innovation Place in Saskatoon. It was launched 18 months ago and employs eight full-time workers and seasonal staff.

Weidler said the company has one Canadian wheat breeder on staff and is looking to add a senior breeder in the near future.

Bayer has used the program to test germplasm from its other wheat breeding facilities.

“It’s now of course too early to say when we will be able to launch (our first Canadian varieties), but we are bringing in material from our other programs around the world so we have material that’s in different stages,” he said.

“What we have seen are very interesting results so far and the results that we have seen … (support) the strategy that we are pursuing at the moment, (which involves) bringing in material from other places and crossing it with material here in Canada and using this as a starting point (for bringing) new robust lines … here to Canadian Weidler said investment in wheat breeding programs in Canada must be increased to ensure that wheat production and wheat quality are improved and that Canada remains competitive in global markets.

He said wheat yields must be increased and stabilized to ensure that wheat is a more profitable crop for producers and other industry participants.

Weidler did not attach a dollar figure on Bayer’s new Canadian breeding facility near Saskatoon.

However, he applauded Ottawa’s recent announcement that it intends to update plant breeders’ rights legislation, which will give seed companies more opportunities to collect revenues on new seed varieties.

“We are not giving specific information in an unconsolidated manner, on programs like (this one) in Canada,” Weidler said.

“Companies like ours are investing significantly higher funds into wheat improvement (in Canada) than we would ever be able to get back through the current (PBR) system.”

Weidler said he would like to see a scenario in which Canadian investments in wheat research and varietal development are similar to investments in canola.

Ideally, that situation would see producers, seed companies, academia and government working together to ensure greater gains for all groups.

“We need to find a model to share, ultimately, the … revenues that are generated from (wheat),” he said.

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SEED INDUSTRY | UNAUTHORIZED SALE

Settlement reached over wheat sale Midge tolerant variety sold illegally | Producer who sold AC Unity VB didn’t have licence to do so SASKATOON NEWSROOM

A Saskatchewan seed grower who sold a midge tolerant wheat variety without proper authorization has reached a settlement in a legal action initiated by SeCan. Gary Christianson and Eastway Holdings of Naicam, Sask., reached an agre ement w ith S eCan last month.

Terms of the settlement were not disclosed.

The settlement stemmed from the illegal, unauthorized sale of a midge tolerant SeCan wheat variety, AC Unity VB. Christianson is not a member of SeCan and did not have a licence to grow or sell AC Unity VB as pedigreed seed.

Despite this, an undisclosed amount of the variety was sold to growers as both certified and com-

mon seed.

Lorne Hadley, executive director of the Canadian Plant Technology Agency, said Christianson acquired high-generation pedigreed stocks of Unity VB from an undisclosed source.

The seed was then multiplied and sold to commercial grain growers for 2012 planting.

Hadley said commercial grain growers who bought the seed from Christianson did not sign midge tolerant stewardship agreements, at least not initially.

Those farmers have since been contacted and have agreed to sign a stewardship agreements, which are aimed at slowing midge resistance to the midge tolerant variety, Hadley said.

“We want to make sure that every producer, when they buy certified (midge tolerant seed), signs and agrees to the terms of the wheat midge stewardship campaign so that

we can work collaboratively to preserve this (technology) as long as possible.”

Todd Hyra, Secan’s business manager for Western Canada, said the case involving Christianson was unique, not only because it involved a midge tolerant variety but also because it involved a significant amount of seed that was being produced without authorization in contravention of midge tolerant stewardship protocols.

“They (the Christiansons) are not SeCan members and were not authorized to produce or sell (AC Unity VB,” Hyra said.

Neither Hadley nor Hyra would confirm how much seed Christianson sold.

“We can’t disclose the totals,” Hyra said. “We know them, but we can’t disclose them.”

“It’s a significant amount,” added

Hadley.

“Otherwise, SeCan would not have gone forward.”

The midge tolerant technology used in AC Unity VB and other wheat varieties is conferred by a single gene known as Sm1.

To prolong the gene’s usefulness, farmers who grow midge tolerant wheat varieties must agree to certain terms and conditions designed to prolong the gene’s effectiveness.

Hyra said there are several new midge tolerant wheat blends due to enter the commercial market in the near future, including new CPS wheat varieties and the first new midge tolerant durum variety, due out in a few years.

“All of those new varieties will rely on the same technology so it really reinforces the importance of ensuring that the stewardship protocol is followed,” he said.

NEONICOTINOIDS | NEW RESEARCH

Ont. beekeeper questions neonic ‘improvements’

BY JEFFREY CARTER FREELANCE WRITER

DRESDEN, Ont. — Bayer CropScience’s new seed lubricant may be good at reducing dust from corn planters, but new Ontario research questions its effectiveness in reducing neonicotinoid emissions.

“Overall, it lowers what is emitted into the environment by 21 percent,” said Jim Coneybeare, a commercial beekeeper and member of the Ontario Bee Health Working Group.

“It’s not the numbers they wanted.

The dust with this new fluency agent has a higher neonic level than the regular dust.”

Debra Conlon, manager of government affairs for Grain Farmers of Ontario, said the 21 percent reduction will contribute to managing dust problems. However, Coneybeare isn’t so sure. Depending on the circumstances, neonicotinoids released in such a concentrated manner may create a bigger problem, he suggested.

Coneybeare said he is taking a risk by talking about the findings because he made a promise of confidentiality when he joined the bee working group.

“I’m at the point of thinking, what are they going to do? Are they going to slap me on the fingers? Does it really matter if I’m part of this working group or not?”

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TRANSPORTATION | RAILWAYS

Let’s ride Nice day for a sleigh ride | Dan and Heather Meggison of Two Creeks Ranch near Deloraine, Man., take friends and family out on their horse and cutter every year. | Sandy Black photos

CP exceeds rail revenue cap, CN comes in below

BY BRIAN CROSS SASKATOON NEWSROOM

Canada’s major railways earned more than $1.1 billion moving western Canadian grain in 2012-13.

Documents provided by the Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) show revenues of $556 million at Canadian National Railway and $544 million at Canadian Pacific Railway.

Those revenues were closely aligned with allowable railway earnings under the federal railway revenue caps.

CN revenues from grain movement came in $6.3 million below the company’s 2012-13 revenue cap. CP exceeded its cap by $178,000.

Railway revenue caps limit the amount of money that the major railway companies can earn from the movement of western Canadian grain.

The CTA determines the caps annually and announces each December if the railways exceeded their allowable earnings during the previous crop year.

Revenues above the allowable caps must be repaid by the rail companies and are used to support western Canadian grain research activities.

According to CTA numbers, the two railway companies moved 32.4 million tonnes of grain in 2012-13, including 18.6 million tonnes to Vancouver, 6.5 million tonnes to Thunder Bay, 5.1 million tonnes to Prince Rupert and 2.1 million tonnes to Eastern Canada.

Total rail shipments in 2012-13 were down slightly from the previous crop year.

In 2011-12, the railways moved 33.1 million tonnes of western grain.

In April 2013, the CTA announced a 1.8 percent decrease in the volumerelated composite price index or VRCPI, a key factor used to determine how much the railways can earn from moving western Canadian grain.

The 1.8 percent reduction came after a 9.5 percent VRCPI increase the previous year.

On average, the VRCPI has grown at an annual rate of two percent since 2000-2001.

IN 2012-2013, CP AND CN MOVED TOP: Fresh powder snow blows up in the air as horse and riders complete a circuit around the farmyard.

ABOVE LEFT: Dan checks the harness one last time while Heather and their granddaughter, Kelsey, wait patiently in the sleigh.

ABOVE RIGHT: Keegan, a 14-year-old Trakehner Stallion, was once part of Meggison’s former pregnant mare’s urine ranch.

NEAR RIGHT: With Keegan back in the barn, the harness is the last thing to be put away until next time.

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SOYBEANS | PRICE FORECAST

Analysts divided over soybean price direction Bulls vs. bears | Brazil and Argentina expect record production, which could affect prices for canola as well

BY SEAN PRATT SASKATOON NEWSROOM

Soybeans could either provide good support for canola early in 2014 or be no help whatsoever, depending on the analyst.

Darin Newsom, senior market analyst with DTN, is bullish on soybeans, at least until markets have a better handle on South American production.

He is forecasting a big run-up in old-crop soybean prices in January and February because of tightness in the U.S. supply.

Rich Nelson, chief strategist with Allendale Inc., thinks prices peaked in December and will be heading down because of the possibility that some U.S. sales on the books won’t materialize.

“You can make a very good argument for being bullish. You can also make a justifiable counter-argument,” he said.

Newsom’s bullish argument starts with an examination of futures spreads. As of late-December, the spreads between the March and May and the May and July futures contracts were inverted.

It is a sign of a tight supply and demand situation and an indication that the market isn’t too nervous about the looming supply of South American soybeans.

Analysts expect that Brazil will produce more than 90 million tonnes of soybeans, which would be a record and at least two million tonnes more

Analysts disagree on whether soybean prices are headed up or down. | than the U.S. Department of Agriculture is anticipating.

They believe Argentina’s crop will be close to the USDA’s 54.5 million tonne estimate, which would match the record harvest of 2009.

If the estimates prove true, the world’s No. 1 and No. 3 soybean exporters will both have record crops at their disposal.

“The market is showing right now that either it doesn’t believe that or it’s

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going to wait and see,” said Newsom.

He believes the USDA’s soybean supply is overstated by at least 20 million bu. and that demand is bullish.

“Soybeans have the best potential to move higher, particularly over this first quarter of 2014 before we get potentially swamped by South American supplies,” Newsom told DTN’s 2013 Ag Summit Dec. 10.

He believes the national average cash price for old crop soybeans will

rise to $13.90 $14.80 per bu., up from $13.23 Dec. 20.

“There is an outside shot at getting the cash market well above $15,” Newsom said.

A soybean rally of that magnitude could lend support to canola prices, which have been plummeting since early December, when Statistics Canada revealed its price-depressing 18 million tonne estimate for 2013.

Nelson agreed with Newsom that

the demand picture for soybeans looks exciting, but appearances can be deceiving.

The U.S. soybean industry had already achieved 97 percent of the USDA’s 2013-14 export target as of late-December, but he made a disturbing discovery when delving deeper into the export statistics.

Of the 1.44 billion bushels in export sales, 682 million bu. hadn’t been shipped as of Dec. 20. It is a record amount for that time of year and well above the previous five-year average of 428 million bu.

China is buying U.S. beans in case the South American crop doesn’t produce as much as the market expects.

However, it may not need them if Brazil and Argentina come through.

“The simple fact is probably lateJanuary, early-February we’re going to see some cancellations,” said Nelson.

He believes the USDA will be forced to decrease its export number in future World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates reports. It probably won’t happen in the January report, but it might in the following months if South America delivers on its production potential.

It’s why Nelson doesn’t expect soybean futures prices to rally much beyond where they were in lateDecember.

“We think prices are topping right here and that eventually in two to three months time we’ll be back down to $12.50,” he said.

AGRONOMICS | NO ROOM FOR ERROR

Falling prices to force producers to improve farming decisions

BY ED WHITE WINNIPEG BUREAU

Farmers are going to have step up their game as they suddenly face lower prices after a long bull market, says an Iowa crop analysis expert.

“When you have huge crop prices, good crop prices, you can make some mistakes and get away with it,” Patrick Reeg, who manages the Iowa Soybean Association’s On Farm Net-

work, said in an interview during the Manitoba Agronomists Conference.

“I think growers are really going to be paying attention to the decisions they make (in 2014-15). They’re going to think things through, they’re going to be picking and choosing which products they use.”

Reeg told the conference that farmers have grown accustomed to historically high prices.

In Iowa, from 2001 to 2005 they

received around $5.78 per bushel for soybeans and $1.90 to $2.40 per bu. for corn.

However, prices rose after 2006, with soybean prices often exceeding $10 per bu. and corn often higher than $6 per bu.

That has ended and a new trend toward lower prices has rattled farmers but also prompted them to be more ruthless when maximizing production and reducing costs, he said.

“Most of them are already good operators, but they’re looking for every piece of efficiency to add to the operation,” Reeg said in the interview.

In his presentation, Reeg highlighted how rising crop prices increased land costs in Iowa.

“It’s nothing to see cash rents exceed $400 per acre,” he said.

Land purchases have become expensive, especially where farmers fighting for scarce land have driven prices to

$20,000 per acre in extreme cases.

“When you get neighbours in bidding wars, that’s what you get,” said Reeg.

He said lower crop prices will challenge some of those prices and reduce the enthusiasm that some farmers had for gobbling up all the land they can.

Reeg said lower crop prices and higher production costs mean farmers can’t afford to get any of their major decisions wrong.

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GRAIN | EXPORTS

Americans becoming top wheat buyer MARKET WATCH

D’ARCE McMILLAN

T

he Canadian Grain Commission’s November export report provides insight into this year’s export picture.

As we have reported this fall, overall exports are running well ahead of average but are falling far short of demand sparked by the desire to move this record large crop.

Wheat and pea exports are up from last year at the same time, but canola, durum and barley exports are down.

In wheat, the United States has increased its purchases over the past few years.

Last year, it became the leading buyer of Canadian wheat, leaping ahead by 50 percent over the previous year ’s total to 2.22 million tonnes. Its buying pace so far this year is ahead of what it was last year.

Shipments to the U.S. total a little more than 700,000 tonnes in the first four months of the crop year, up from 500,000 tonnes at the same point last year and 450,000 tonnes in 2011-12.

Mexico is the No. 2 buyer of Canadian wheat this year, taking 524,000 tonnes. Indonesia is in third place at 492,000. In a bit of a surprise, Japan is down to fourth place at 393,400 tonnes.

Japan’s buying also helped explain the slower pace of canola exports this year.

Japan is traditionally a top buyer of Canadian canola but in recent years has placed either first or second behind China.

Japan is running in second place this year with shipments to the end of November at 755,300 tonnes, which is 107,600 tonnes behind last year.

China is in first place with 1.082 million tonnes, up 105,100 tonnes.

Japan isn’t the only country buying less canola.

Mexico is at 457,900 tonnes, down 170,200 tonnes from the same time last year.

The United Arab Emirates, which had imported 185,600 tonnes of canola at this time last year, has taken nothing this year.

Total durum shipments are down a little this year at almost 1.4 million compared to 1.67 million at the same time last year.

The main reason is that Morocco and Algeria are buying less because they had better domestic crops this year, although Tunisia has taken a little more.

Follow D’Arce McMillan on Twitter @darcemcmillan.

Dryness is expected in the United States this year, but it’s not likely to be as bad as the drought that has recently devastated the country’s corn belt. | FILE PHOTO WEATHER | FORECAST

U.S. drought expected to ease Conditions improving | Dryness expected but not at levels seen in recent years

BY SEAN PRATT SASKATOON NEWSROOM

CHICAGO, Ill. — There will be dryness in the United States next growing season, but it won’t be nearly as bad as the past couple of years, says a weather forecaster.

“I don’t think next year is going to be that bad,” Bryce Anderson, DTN’s senior agricultural meteorologist, told the 2013 DTN Ag Summit.

“I think we’re going to have a dry weather scare, but I don’t think it’s going to last very long.”

Slightly more than half of the contiguous U.S. was in some form of drought as of Dec. 17, and four percent was in the extreme to exceptional categories.

It compares to three-quarters of the country in drought and 22 percent in the worst two categories a year ago.

“In general, there is a big difference from a year ago,” said Anderson.

“That is a notable improvement.”

However, there are still pockets of dryness in key growing areas.

There is severe drought in central Iowa, moderate drought in portions of Missouri and southern Iowa and moderate to severe drought in central Illinois and other parts of the northern corn belt.

Conditions in the equatorial region of the Pacific Ocean are neutral right now, which means no La Nina or El Nino weather influence.

Forecasting models show there is a trend toward a weak El Nino developing next summer.

An El Nino event is generally associated with good grain production prospects in the U.S., while a La Nina would contribute to a subpar crop.

Anderson doesn’t know if El Nino would develop early enough to help the 2014 crop, but he is confident La

DROUGHT BEGINS TO EASE ACROSS UNITED STATES Conditions as of Dec. 17, 2013:

Conditions as of Jan. 1, 2013:

abnormally dry moderate drought severe drought extreme drought exceptional drought Source: NOAA | MICHELLE HOULDEN GRAPHIC

Nina won’t be around to hurt production prospects.

Two other ocean temperature measures can have more of an influence on weather conditions when the El Nino Southern Oscillation conditions are neutral.

The Pacific Decadal Oscillation (PDO) has been negative since 2001, while the Atlantic Multi-Decadal Oscillation (AMO) has been positive since the late-1990s.

A negative PDO and positive AMO usually results in a drier pattern over much of the central and eastern portions of the corn belt and south into the Mississippi Delta.

“This is where we could get some

features going that I think will lead to at least some dry weather concerns,” said Anderson.

The western portion of the U.S. Midwest and the northern Plains would receive normal to above normal precipitation under that scenario.

One wild card that could cause complications is a high latitude blocking high, which is shoving the jet stream south and tends to bring stormy and cool conditions into the Midwest.

It set up in late November and could influence weather patterns until late-May. Anderson is forecasting a winter of extremes in Western Canada

with periods of mild weather giving way to extreme cold and heavy snowfall.

“This season in Western Canada is going to wind up being pretty much normal when it comes to the final tally on temperatures and winter precipitation,” he said in an interview following his presentation.

He believes the 2014 growing season will also be normal.

“I don’t think we’re going to have any real big round of dry conditions,” said Anderson.

“We have seen some pretty good moisture in the Prairies in the last couple of seasons, and I think we will again.”

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INTEREST RATES | EXPECTED TO INCREASE

Era of cheap money may be ending in U.S. Federal Reserve closing the tap | Producers urged to take advantage of low interest rates before they start to increase

BY SEAN PRATT SASKATOON NEWSROOM

CHICAGO, Ill. — The cost of one of the most important farm inputs is likely on the rise, says somebody who has a direct influence on its price.

Richard Fisher wasn’t talking about fertilizer, glyphosate or seed prices.

Instead, he was talking about the cost of money.

He is one of 16 people on the Federal Open Market Committee that helps set U.S. monetary policy.

Fisher told the 2013 DTN Ag Summit that he was strongly opposed to the U.S. government continuing its quantitative easing program, which

injects $85 billion a month into the economy through bond purchases.

“We at the Fed should begin tapering back our bond purchases at the earliest opportunity,” he said Dec. 9.

Less than 10 days later, the Federal Reserve announced it was indeed tapering back the purchase of mortgage-backed securities and longerterm treasury securities to $75 billion per month starting in January, down $10 billion from the amount it had been spending.

The Fed said there would be further “measured steps” and future meetings. Fed policy makers had been watching the U.S. employment market and found significant improve-

ment, reducing the need for stimulus. However, it said it would keep its short term interest rate near zero for a significant period.

Fisher said bankers and investors are flush with liquidity, and it is time to turn off the government tap.

“Money is cheap, liquidity is abundant,” he said.

“Indeed, it is coursing over the gunnels of the ship of the economy, placing us at risk of becoming submerged in financial shenanigans.”

Fisher will be a voting member of the committee next year, and he intends to continue pushing for the end of the stimulus program.

He advises farmers to take advan-

tage of the cheap and abundant supply of money in the system.

“This will not last forever, and one would be foolish not to exploit it now.”

Urban Lehner, editor emeritus of DTN, said it won’t be long before the tapering of the quantitative easing program leads to a rise in interest rates and a higher cost of borrowing.

“To the extent that you can keep yourself in easy money for as long as possible, do it because it’s not going to last,” he said.

Rising interest rates will have all sorts of ramifications for farmers beyond increasing the cost of borrowing. It could lead to an investor exodus out of commodities and into

stocks and bonds.

“Investors are so important now in commodity markets,” Lehner said.

“They’re a huge factor in U.S. commercial markets, and they’re sloshing money around between asset classes.”

Further downward pressure would be put on grain prices if investors pulled out of commodities.

Rising interest rates would also have a damping effect on land values because it increases the cost of borrowing to buy land.

In this country, the Bank of Canada has noted that after coming through the recession in better shape than the U.S., Canada’s economy has stalled.

CANOLA | COCHILICELLA BARBARA

Unwanted snail discovery threatens recently renewed Australian canola exports to China

BY SEAN PRATT SASKATOON NEWSROOM

China has discovered an unwanted pest in a shipment of Australian canola nine months after re-opening its doors to the crop.

A report in Chinadaily says lots of bodies of cochilicella barbara, a harmful snail, were found in a cargo

of 62,000 tonnes of canola imported from Australia at the port of Fangchenggang in southern China.

China’s General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine said the snail “poses serious threats” to China’s agriculture.

Bodies of cernuella virgata, another snail on China’s quarantine pest list, were also discovered in the shipment.

Nick Goddard, executive director of the Australian Oilseeds Federation, said it is an isolated incident.

“We understand the snails were dead and posed no quarantine risk,” he said in an email.

“However, we take any issues around the quality of Australian canola very seriously.”

The exporter and export facility

responsible for the tainted shipment are working to ensure the reputation of Australian canola is maintained.

In May, Australia shipped its first load of canola to China since shipments were banned in 2009 due to concerns about blackleg fungus entering the country.

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May and June. There are no published statistics for exports during the last half of 2013.

Australian farmers are at the tail end of their harvest. The Australian government is forecasting 3.4 million tonnes of canola production, which is 15 percent less than last year. The analyst firm Oil World thinks it could be closer to 3.6 million tonnes.

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LIVESTOCK | AMERICAN FEEDLOTS

Cattle placements drop amid healthy pastures Fewer head enter U.S. feedlots | Producers also retain heifers in an effort to rebuild herds that are smallest since 1950s CHICAGO, Ill. (Reuters) — The number of cattle placed in U.S. feedlots in November was down three percent from a year earlier, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Analysts attributed the decrease to sufficient wheat pastures that allowed ranchers to graze cattle and keep them out of feedlots.

Ranchers also held back heifers in an effort to rebuild the cattle herd, which is the smallest since the early 1950s because drought damaged crops and pastures and drove up feed costs.

The USDA showed November placements at 1.882 million head, down three percent from 1.943 million a year earlier. Analysts had expected a 0.4 percent increase, but estimates ranged from 95 to 104.2 percent of a year ago.

The November placements were the smallest for that period since 2009’s 1.844 million head.

“Placements were down because we have less cattle than we had before, and we have much-improved ability to hold them out on grass in the country,” said Livestock Marketing Information Center director Jim Robb.

The planned retention of heifer calves for breeding played a significant role in the year-over-year placement decline, he said.

U.S. Commodities analyst Don Roose said the wide range of prereport estimates for November placements was partly because some

The number of cattle placed in U.S. feedlots in November was the smallest since 2009. | analysts thought lower-priced corn drew more cattle into feedlots.

“The report says that the feeder pool is going to continue to be tight, and overall supplies will do nothing to derail the fact that total overall beef production is going to be down about six percent,” he said.

The USDA put the feedlot cattle supply as of Dec. 1 at 10.725 million head, down five percent from a year earlier, when it was 11.348 million.

Analysts had expected a drop of 4.7 percent.

The Dec. 1 feedlot cattle supply was the lowest for the month since 10.633 million in 1996.

The government said the number of cattle sold to packers in November was down five percent from a year earlier at 1.681 million head. Analysts had forecast a 5.5 percent drop from the 1.761 million last year because of one less day to market

CANFAX REPORT FED CATTLE STEADY A sizable volume of pre-holiday formula-priced cattle increased the size of the show list in the week ending Dec. 20, while the cash offering was generally modest and speculative.

A handful of cash cattle traded at live prices steady with last week.

Fed steers were mostly steady at $127.88 per hundredweight, and heifers edged up 25 cents to $127.

Light trade in rail grade heifers was reported at $216 per cwt. delivered, up $1. Sales volume fell 27 percent to 8,094 head.

The Alberta cash-to-futures basis was mostly steady at -$11.96.

Weekly western Canadian fed slaughter to Dec. 14 rose five percent to 28,074 head. Slaughter volume for the year to date was down four percent at 1,555,546 head. Weekly fed cattle exports to Dec. 7 rose 32 percent to 6,109 head.

Year to date, fed exports were down 17 percent to 330,721. Cash cattle for immediate delivery over the holidays were expected to see steady to slightly higher bids.

COW PRICES STRONGER Prices firmed $2.30 per cwt. in the week ending Dec. 20, despite continued large volumes of cull cows through auctions. U.S. and Canadian demand supported prices.

Western Canadian cow slaughter has been more than 10,000 head per week for four out of the last five weeks.

It had been rare to top 10,000 a week

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cattle in November 2013 than in November 2012.

Ron Plain, a University of Missouri livestock economist, called the report “good news for cattle prices.”

He cited the lower placements, slightly more marketings than anticipated and the smaller-than-expected feedlot cattle supply.

“When you’ve got futures as high as they are, it’s tough to be wildly bullish about moving higher, but certainly

nothing in this report is going to discourage anyone from bidding higher,” he said.

However, Roose viewed the data as neutral for futures because it offered few surprises when compared with trade estimates.

“I think this may have been largely factored into the market. I think there was some market expectations of a decline in placements in the last few minutes of trading,” he said.

WP LIVESTOCK REPORT in the last few years.

Packers were aggressive procuring inventory for the holiday season and early January.

D1, D2 cows ranged $62-$80 to average $72.67 and D3s ranged $54$72 to average $63.88.

The rail grade range was $145-$150.

Non-fed prices are expected to increase modestly into January, but volumes may not shrink until later into the new year. Butcher bulls fell 90 cents to range from $70–$92 per cwt.

until the new year.

Replacement feeder supply in the spring will likely be tight, but some may be pulled out of feedlots if the price is right for the seller. The Canadian dollar and feed costs look supportive for the feeder market.

The basis is expected to remain weak, but tight feeder supplies and a glut of feed grain could help improve the basis in 2014.

QUALITY FEEDERS RISE

U.S. boxed beef prices were mixed with Choice down $2.74 at $197.71 US per cwt. and Select up $2.16 at 188.78 per cwt.

As procurement for Christmas feasts wound down, Choice ribs plummeted $38.20 per cwt., with Select ribs and Choice loins down $11.55 per cwt. and $8.35 per cwt., respectively.

Soft demand during the holidays combined with weather problems in the United States were expected to stall beef movement, but reduced production would lend support to prices.

Weekly Canadian cutout to Dec. 13 was unavailable.

Montreal wholesale prices for delivery in the last week of the year were $225-$226 per cwt.

The calf and feeder market had a stronger tone in the week ending Dec. 20. Quality feeders traded $2-$4 per cwt. higher.

Calves under than 400 pounds and heavy feeders over 900 lb. were under pressure, likely because of inconsistent quality.

However, groups of quality calves in these weight categories saw strong demand, especially late in the week.

Feeder exports remained strong. In the week to Dec. 7, 14,305 head were shipped, the largest weekly export total since early 2009.

The feeder cash-to-futures basis was exceptionally weak at -$33.85, stimulating feeder exports. Auction volumes increased from the previous week and were 33 percent higher than the same week last year. Auction volumes through 2013 in Saskatchewan and Alberta were 10 percent larger than 2012.

Many calves traded this fall that normally would have been retained

U.S. BEEF MIXED

This cattle market information is selected from the weekly report from Canfax, a division of the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association. More market information, analysis and statistics are available by becoming a Canfax subscriber by calling 403275-5110 or at www.canfax.ca.

HOG PRICES RISE

LAMBS STEADY

Hog weights in the week before Christmas were 280.6 pounds in the closely watched Iowa-southern Minnesota market, down from 281.3 lb. the previous week, but up from 273.6 lb. a year ago.

Heavier hogs have dominated the U.S. market recently with corn more affordable this year.

With lower corn prices, livestock owners received better returns from heavier weighted hogs and left a market hole in lightweight hogs, said an Illinois dealer.

Iowa-southern Minnesota hogs delivered to packing plants rose to $58 US per hundredweight. Dec. 2, from $56.50 Dec. 20 and $55.50 Dec. 13.

The estimated pork cut-out value was $86.33 Dec. 26, little changed from $86.46 the previous week and $86.98 Dec. 13.

Estimated weekly U.S. slaughter to Dec. 26 was 1.047 million, down from 1.747 million in the previous week.

Slaughter was one million last year in the same week.

Beaver Hill Auction in Tofield, Alta., reported 994 sheep and 215 goats sold Dec. 16.

Wool lambs lighter than 70 lb. were $110-$140 per cwt., 70-85 lb. were $128-$137, 86-105 lb. were $128$140 and 106 lb. and heavier were $115-$132.

Wool rams were $40-$110 per cwt.

Cull ewes were $35-$55 and bred ewes were $70-$245 per head.

Hair lambs lighter than 70 lb. were $105-$135 per cwt., 70-85 lb. were $124-$132, 86-105 lb. were $118$130 and 106 lb. and heavier were $110-$125.

Hair rams were $50-$60 per cwt.

Cull ewes were $36-$75.

Good kid goats lighter than 50 lb. were $160-$225. Those heavier than 50 lb. were $177.50-$225 per cwt.

Nannies were $45-$65 per cwt. Billies were $85-$110.

Ontario Stockyards reported that in the Dec. 16 sale, 3,171 sheep and lambs and 329 goats traded.

All classes of lambs sold actively at steady prices. Sheep traded $5-$10 per cwt. higher.

Good goats sold actively at slightly higher prices.

BISON STEADY The Canadian Bison Association said Grade A bulls in the desirable weight range reached as high as $3.70 Cdn per lb. hot hanging weight.

Grade A heifers sold at prices up to $3.55 with sales to $3.55 in mid December.

Animals outside the desirable buyer specifications may be discounted.

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& OPEN FORUM PLANT BREEDERS’ RIGHTS | NEW LEGISLATION CRITICIZED

POPULATION | GROWTH

UPOV 91 deal dilutes farmers’ rights

Wyse words and their implications

BY MATT GEHL

B

ehind the noise of the Rob Ford controversy in Toronto and the Senate scandal in Ottawa, the Canadian government is angling to legislate the removal of a farmers’ right that should be nonnegotiable.

The federal government is moving quickly to implement the UPOV 91 plant breeders’ rights convention with first reading in Parliament of the Agricultural Growth Act, an agricultural omnibus bill.

The proponents for this move say that doing this will keep private plant breeding money in Canada and stop us from somehow immediately turning into Luddites.

However, supporters of UPOV 91 never acknowledge what will be taken away from farmers. In exchange for this increased level of patenting of seed stocks, farmers will lose the right to save, store, sell and reuse farmsaved seed.

Think about this for a second. In contrast to the practice of thousands of years of open source plant breeding, which incidentally has given us our present bountiful harvests, farmers will not be allowed to save the seed they have grown to plant again the following spring if plant breeders’ rights are attached to it.

We currently have a similar system in place for almost all canola grown in Canada because as a genetically modified crop, seed companies have been able to patent canola’s gene sequences and force farmers to pay royalties every year. The annual cost of buying new seed is always a sore point with canola growers.

The centuries old system that gave ownership of seeds to farmers worked well and shouldn’t be changed, says the author. | FILE PHOTO Staying out of UPOV 91 will not diminish Canada’s importance as a wheat-growing region. Research will always be done here because of our strength in growing wheat.

More importantly, we do not need to be hostage to private plant breeders. Our public plant breeding system has been doing a good job for a century.

In fact, the canola boom started when an Agriculture Canada scientist working in the public plant breeding system changed the oil profile of what had been rapeseed, making it usable as a cooking oil.

This work was then turned over to private sector seed companies, which commercialized — and claimed plant breeders’ rights on —

varieties expressing the trait.

UPOV supporters point to the canola model when arguing in favour of giving the entire plant breeding sector over to private interests.

However, are the so-called “amazing gains” made by privately bred canola better than the gains in wheat yields and the quality achieved by the Canadian tradition of public plant breeding?

R.J. Graf is one of many researchers who points out that gains in canola yields over the last 35 years have increased marginally — just onetenth of a bushel per acre — compared with increases in wheat yields.

What is more interesting is that the cost of improving canola yields has been more than three times that of

the public plant breeding system’s efforts to improve wheat….

There can be no denying the benefits that farmers and consumers have received from the work done at Agriculture Canada’s research centres, which was ongoing until prime minister Stephen Harper’s government set about cutting the budgets of public interest breeding programs to the bone.

Even 100 years of successful public interest plant breeding is nothing compared to the historical importance of farm saved seed.

Since the origin of agriculture, farmers have been selecting, saving and replanting seed from one year to the next and sharing improved varieties with their neighbours.

Ottawa is about to sign an agreement and bring in a law that would eliminate that right for many Canadian farmers.

It is interesting that those who normally scream the loudest about the need to protect property rights are now championing UPOV 91, which will protect only the intellectual property of multinational seed corporations at the expense of the intellectual commons that has been developed, collected and controlled by farmers over millennia.

Harper and agriculture minister Gerry Ritz must be stopped from favouring the rights of plant breeders at the expense of the rights of farmers and consumers to use grain varieties developed impartially in the public interest.

Matt Gehl is a National Farmers Union board member who farms near Regina.

TRANSPORTATION | BACKLOG

Discussion, solutions needed on grain logistics HURSH ON AG

KEVIN HURSH

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t will be the elephant in the room at farm meetings across Western Canada in the New Year. Even though it’s one of the most important issues facing the grain economy, g ra i n l o g i s t i c s w i l l s e l d o m b e addressed directly.

As you look through the agendas for Crop Production Week and CropSphere in Saskatoon, Ag Days in Brandon, FarmTech in Edmonton and CropConnect in Winnipeg, the topics range from precision agriculture to sustainability, with lots of farm and financial management and all the usual market outlook presentations.

Save for one presentation at Crop-

Sphere, an outsider or government bureaucrat looking through the speaker topics could conclude that farmers aren’t really that concerned about the grain movement backlog.

In reality, this is a top of mind issue for producers and one that will be referenced in each of the market outlook presentations. So why aren’t we dealing with it directly? Why aren’t we looking for solutions?

Many grain handling facilities are not accepting any further sales until the summer or later. There’s a long lineup of vessels in Vancouver receiving demurrage payments. Grain prices in Western Canada have developed steep discounts to what farmers are receiving just south of the border.

Can you imagine what the commentary would be if the CWB monopoly was still in place? With that convenient scapegoat long gone, there isn’t much appetite to rehash the old discussion about the virtual monopoly enjoyed by the two major railways.

Of course, the railways are quick to provide statistics showing their per-

formance is well ahead of last year and ahead of the five-year average. It’s such a big crop that you can’t expect them to move it all at once, right?

While unprecedented production prairie-wide has resulted in an unprecedented backlog, this isn’t a one-time problem. If you believe the long-term grain production forecasts and the forecasts for increased exports of other resources such as potash and crude oil, the current difficulty should be viewed as a wake-up call.

One simplistic solution is to get rid of the grain revenue cap. Some claim it’s a disincentive for the railways to move large volumes.

In reality, the cap is volume dependent. The more the railways move, the higher the revenue cap.

You could argue that the railways give preference to other commodities where no cap exists, but there’s also evidence that the railways are being paid well for grain movement.

The cap is indexed to inflation.

Meanwhile, the railways have been able to capture efficiency gains over many years of system rationalization.

It is true that the railways have no incentive for surge capacity to handle an extra-large crop or to move more of the crop early in the fall. The grain will be there when they get to it. They have a captive customer.

A few years ago, Blair Rutter of the Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association put forward the idea of a two-tier revenue cap. The cap per tonne would be higher during peak periods when higher volume movement is needed and would be lower for the remainder of the year.

The total freight bill would be roughly the same, but there would be more incentive to match shipping capacity to the needs of the industry.

It’s an idea that warrants discussion.

As farmers, we like presentations on marketing, agronomics and management because these are issues under our individual control. However, we also need to find collective solutions to big issues, particularly logistics.

Kevin Hursh is an agricultural journalist, consultant and farmer. He can be reached by e-mail at kevin@hursh.ca.

EDITORIAL NOTEBOOK

JOANNE PAULSON, EDITOR

Expert questions world population assumptions

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t is not possible to attend a farm show or ag conference without hearing that the Earth’s population is going to blow well past nine billion by 2050.

That staggering number has driven much of the excitement around agriculture over the last four years — ever since the United Nations’ Food and Agricultural Organization presented that forecast.

If you have any salt on the table, don’t just take out a grain. Sprinkle it liberally all over the much-discussed FAO number.

It will be a major discussion point in 2014 because of the massive 2013 harvest enjoyed in many parts of the world, including Western Canada.

Suddenly, the big yields we’ve been told are necessary to feed the exploding population began to seem real.

Then the crops got stuck at the farmgate and at the elevator. The infrastructure couldn’t handle it. The question has to be asked: is the system ready for the new reality? Or was this year an anomaly?

It may have been, but let’s face it — better yields are what everyone, from scientists to seed companies to farmers, have been striving for. It couldn’t have come as a surprise that with a little grin from Mother Nature, everything finally came together in one big, glorious harvest. There are likely more to come.

That’s good news, but care must still be taken before making management decisions based on the FAO’s prediction.

Lend an ear to grain strategist Ray Wyse of S.W.A.T. LLC, who told the 2013 DTN Ag Summit in Chicago that the forecast is deeply flawed and wildly wide. He is right. The FAO forecast population range was between six and 16 billion people.

“That’s a pretty good range,” he said at the summit. “You could drive a truck through that.”

Add to that the bizarre consequences of China’s one-child policy.

People aged 15 to 24 in that nation will make up perhaps 10.5 percent of the population by 2050 — down from 18 percent in 1995. We’re talking fewer young people having fewer babies, and many older people eating less food, to put it baldly.

Perhaps it’s time to take a deep breath and really evaluate the drivers of tomorrow. There will be more mouths to feed, absolutely. But will there be nine billion? Wyse words say, possibly not.

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Re: Nov. 29 producer.com story Sierra Club weighs in on neonicotinoid-bee death debate, by Robert Arnason.

The assertion that environmental groups and beekeepers can’t work together against the use of neonicotinoid pesticides because beekeepers use chemicals to control varroa mites is irrational and misleading.

The real issue here is neonicotinoid pesticides, which are not only killing bees but are increasingly being found in our soil and water. The widespread use of neonicotinoid pesticides is both an agricultural issue and an

environmental one and requires the active participation of all sectors to ensure the use of these pesticides is suspended until proven safe.

varieties. The rice had to be polished to show that it was golden. If the hull had been left on, it would have appeared brown like all other unpolished rice.

Dan Davidson, President Ontario Beekeepers’ Association, Milton, Ont.

Dennis Laughton, Calgary, Alta.

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To the Editor:

In reply to the person arguing against golden rice (Nov. 28 letter to the editor).

The technology was donated to the International Rice Institute by Syngenta. The IRI owns the golden rice

I have some real concerns over the proposed plant breeders’ rights legislation (UPOV 91).

Allowing seed companies to collect royalties on harvested grain? How much would that be? (Former prime

minister Brian) Mulroney’s PBR legislation allowed seed-chemical companies to skim off billions of dollars over the years.

Take canola, for example. The seed companies took seed, which was developed by someone else, paid nothing for it, changed it slightly and voila, created a cash cow worth billions.

The article in the paper suggests royalties of $1 to a high of $4 per tonne. On an average canola crop, the royalty works out to at least $17 per tonne. The average price received for canola production is about 22 cents per pound. The average cost of canola seed is $10 to $12 per lb. That is proof that the seed companies’ greed knows no bounds.

The legislation would give seed companies exclusive control over cleaning, conditioning and storing of the seed. What exactly does that mean? To me that suggests that I have no control over my production, and them having control is sure to add extra costs to me. The amount of the royalty is not negotiable. You pay whatever the seed company decides to charge.

After the last PBR legislation, a few large chemical companies bought out all the seed companies. There is no competition between seed companies; they all charge about the same amount, just like the big oil companies. The cost of canola seed before PBR legislation was $5 per acre. The cost now is over $50 per acre. The cost of seed for a crop of barley or wheat ranges from $10 to $15 per acre. What might it be after the rules change — $20, $30 or $40?

Roger Brandl, Fort St. John, B.C.

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Thank goodness deer hunting season does not last any longer. Perhaps it is too long.

The date was Nov. 22, 2013. I arrived at my farmyard home after 5:30 p.m.

Sundown on that date was at 4:55 p.m.

I put my vehicle in the garage and upon closing the doors I began walking across my yard. I got halfway across my yard when gunshots erupted, a total of eight shots in just over a minute. Shot number three: bang, whiz, as the bullet passes me just to my right and hits a wood structure in my yard just past me. Shot number four exactly two seconds later: bang, whiz, as the bullet passes just to my left and just misses a fuel tank as it passes out of my yard. Shot number seven hits a tree in my windbreak as it attempts to enter my yard.

Shot number eight was fired about 30 seconds later farther down the road….

The next morning, in the light, a dead deer was found in my field.

Anyone who hunts automatically knows all the wrongs perpetrated.

They include: hunting outside legal times; firing a gun into a yard site; … shot number eight no doubt was fired from within a vehicle and if so then the previous seven were also; and, if it is not illegal then it should be, leaving the dead deer after shooting it….

After a number of days of consideration regarding this incident, I have formulated a few options to elimi-

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nate such disregards: • Make deer hunting season open 365 days a year and allow anyone with a firearm to kill all the deer.

After this natural resource is gone, then irresponsible hunters will have no reason to exist either.

• Put a GPS signal device in each deer hunting tag. With that mechanism, a hunter’s whereabouts will be known at all times. Any foul incident such as I was the proud recipient of would have its perpetrator known immediately and be apprehended.

Either you hunters all follow the laws that currently exist or the people in government should strengthen the laws such that a hunter sneezing would be illegal. Also, the conservation officer told me I was not the only reported shooting into the yard on that date.

Delwyn Jansen, Humboldt, Sask.

POSTAL SERVICE | RURAL EXPERIENCE

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T

he year’s end brought news of drastic changes to our postal services and costs, and major media time was given to how this would affect urban people, especially those who took door-to-door delivery for granted.

S ecur ity and inconvenience emerge as number one issues. The

security item is certainly understandable.

The question of letter carriers watching for unanticipated pile-ups of mail at a residence is mu c h a p p re c i at e d .

That person could be in major distress with no one else to sound the alarm.

As for reading your mail in your pajamas, rural folks and half the urbanites already have to go to their delivery point to collect letters, bills and untold reams of promotional materials.

This may be a time when country residents share from their experience where different spiritual values are at

work. We, too, have the disabled people, the aged, and many others who aren’t easily mobile, so we help each other.

We carry each other’s postal box keys when necessary. We see that parcels are brought to the door. We find our own ways of watching out for those who live alone.

Besides, we enjoy many side benefits when meeting at the post office.

We greet old friends and judge how many newbies have become resident in the past year. And we look for newly posted funeral announcements.

I hold my breath because I have yet

to hear how many rural communities will lose this important institution, which can easily spell a death knell for that community.

Meanwhile, from across the country, we can share the means we found for surviving and caring for each other.

Hymn writer Jim Strathdee’s words may well describe how spiritual values trump corporate conduct.

In the churches we sing, “we daily take the cross, the burden and the joy, bearing hurts of those we serve … We have this ministry and we are not discouraged.”

Joyce Sasse writes for the Canadian Rural Church Network at www.canadian ruralchurch.net.

EUTHANASIA WRONG To the Editor: We are writing concerning a column by Gail Wartman in the Nov. 28 edition of your paper regarding euthanasia.

Euthanasia is murder, and therefore is always wrong. Besides that, it puts the decision of life or death in the hands of a third party. In spite of all so-called “safety nets,” there will be people who will fall through the cracks and be euthanized against their wishes.

We would like to pose a question to those who are in favour of euthanasia: if one person would be euthanized against his/her wish, would your law still be worth it? If your answer is yes, we know you will sacrifice compassion for ideology.

What Canadians need is better palliative care, which is true compassion and which respects the dignity of all human life. Please contact your MP and demand improved palliative care, not euthanasia. Thank you.

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I would like to comment on the decision of the governments of Saskatchewan and Manitoba to abolish the Senate.

Although “the chamber of sober second thought” sounds like a cliché, I don’t believe it is. Without the Senate, a majority government would be a dictatorship: look how this present prime minister controls his MPs with an iron fist. They would pass any law regardless of the wishes of the people with any recourse.

The Senate needs changing. I suggest an elected Senate with no ties to political parties, just men and woman who have earned through life wisdom to help review and suggest changes to laws passed by the government of the day.

Who do you think would fight this concept the hardest? With this government, if the Senate were abolished, it would increase their power, while the Senate I suggest would dilute their power. However, it would increase the power of the people.

There is a saying: “Be careful of what you wish for, you may get/regret it.”

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COMMUNITY SERVICES | FOOD BANKS

Food banks a common Canadian staple Usage keeps growing | Program operators call on government to develop programs to alleviate poverty and child hunger

BY BARB GLEN LETHBRIDGE BUREAU

Food bank operators would like nothing better than to be out of a job.

Canada, among the world’s most prosperous nations, has a system of food banks that have become virtual fixtures in many communities. The Lethbridge region has two of them.

“Food banks sort of got started the same way the income tax got started,” said Lethbridge food bank board president John Usher.

“I think more people would like it to go away than food banks, but (the food bank) was created during some very difficult economic times and as a stopgap. It was privatized before they thought about privatization, but now it is welcomed as an alternative to actually taxing and creating public programming.”

Usher told the Southern Alberta Council of Public Affairs Dec. 19 that food banks are mostly a North American phenomenon and speculated that the need has arisen because of tough economic times, social changes in family dynamics that have reduced support, and government abdication of responsibility for ensuring living wages are paid to workers.

Usher also addressed the opinion that food banks generate reliance by their users.

“It’s like when you’re raising children. You don’t want to completely shield them from the world because then they can’t deal with the world when they have to eventually do it on their own,” he said in an interview after his talk.

“And are we doing that? Are we treating some of the people that are in this system as if they were children and so they behave like children and they’re never really going to stand on their own two feet as long as we continue to do this?”

About 42 percent of Lethbridge food bank users are children, com-

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pared to 44 percent across Alberta and 36 percent across Canada.

Twenty-eight percent of Lethbridge food bank users are aboriginal, compared to 46 percent in Alberta and 11 percent Canada-wide.

Kelsey Janzen of the interfaith Food Bank Society of Lethbridge said 500 to 600 households, comprising 1,500 to 1,800 people, use her organization’s service each month. About 24 percent of them are employed and

half rely on it year after year.

“Some of our food bank use is because people come to Alberta to find their future and if they don’t find it, they’re with us,” said Usher, who is a professor of organization theory at the University of Lethbridge and has studied food banks in other parts of North America.

He has found that food retailers sometimes consider food banks a good place to dispose of excess inven-

tory, making them part of an overall system perpetuated for reasons other than supply to those in need.

However, the big concern is whether food banks serve as an “out” for government so that programs are not developed to address living wages and social programs.

“Where does that responsibility lie if food banks continue to take up that slack?” he said.

Increasing affordable housing,

changing the rules for provincial social assistance and increasing the number of well-paying jobs would all improve the situation for those who can’t afford food, he said.

Janzen said the food bank has established a community garden and has programs teaching food bank users about nutrition and food preparation. These are ways the food bank aims to assist users and reduce their need to use its services.

RESEARCH | ROUNDUP READY CROPS

Hay producers show interest in low lignin alfalfa varieties

BY MARY MACARTHUR CAMROSE BUREAU

OLDS, Alta. — Roundup Ready alfalfa may not hold much interest for prairie livestock producers, who grow most of their alfalfa with a grasshay mix that Roundup would kill.

However, low lignin alfalfa has tweaked their interest.

Doug Wray, chair of the Canadian Forage and Grasslands Association, said low lignin alfalfa could allow hay producers to grow their alfalfa longer in the field to increase yield without lowering quality. In pastures, a low lignin alfalfa could mean higher weight gains for livestock.

“If I can get two and a quarter pounds a day gain on yearlings on grass, I can make money on grass,” Wray told a recent association meeting.

“That’s a business plan that works.”

Roundup Ready alfalfa has been

approved for use in Canada, and five varieties are registered. Forage Genetics International, which holds the rights to Monsanto’s Roundup Ready alfalfa varieties in Canada, has indicated it is interested in selling the seed in Ontario and Quebec this spring.

“The uptake for traits like low lignin are much more interesting because it is a feed quality issue,” said Wray.

“In beef production, most of the alfalfa is in a grass mixture so Roundup Ready is a non-starter.”

However, there was no consensus among hay and cattle producers at the conference about its benefits.

“It’s one of those things. We’ve got GMO canola on our land, GMO corn and soybeans. There are lots of GMOs on the landscape and lots of producers are making money growing it,” said Wray.

Kurt Shmon of Imperial Seeds in Winnipeg said Roundup Ready

alfalfa would dramatically affect his forage seed business.

He told the meeting that seed sales to Europe would be eliminated for Canadian companies because European countries strongly oppose GM crops.

“Europe has zero tolerance. We have the opportunity to service a lot of GE sensitive zones. We won’t have access to all markets,” said Shmon, whose company produces forage and turf seed across Western Canada.

“We have Americans approaching Canadians because they can no longer grow pure seed.”

Shmon said he is concerned bees would spread the gene to traditional alfalfa plants and other legumes such as birdsfoot trefoil.

Roundup Ready alfalfa seed sales were halted temporarily in the United States because of a lawsuit but have now resumed.

Dave Gentry, president of the Illi-

nois Forage and Grasslands Council, said Roundup Ready alfalfa is gaining popularity with hay producers in his area. More than 50 percent of his sales are with Roundup Ready varieties.

A lot of his sales are to urban horse owners, who want good quality hay and don’t care about the variety. The addition of low lignin traits will allow producers to producer more tonnes of high quality hay on fewer acres, he added.

“This will cause significant changes,” he said.

“We can produce more on fewer acres. It will let alfalfa growers cut it a week later to gain tons without losing quality.”

Plans to initially introduce Roundup Ready alfalfa only in Eastern Canada don’t ease his concerns that the alfalfa won’t make it to the Prairies.

“In my mind, the amount it will benefit are so far and few. There are a lot of people opposed to it beside the

granola crunchers.”

Jack Kyle with Ontario Agriculture said limiting sales to Eastern Canada won’t stop producers from bringing it to other areas of the country.

“How do you regulate against people who don’t follow the rules.”

Kyle said it’s not a matter of choosing between Roundup Ready or low lignin because both are genetically modified and opposed by some countries. He estimated that low lignin alfalfa will be a stacked trait in Roundup Ready alfalfa in Canada in three to five years.

Wray said the Canadian Forage and Grasslands Association has not taken a stand on the issue because of the strong opinions of opponents and proponents. However, it hopes European countries will modify their zero GM tolerance level.

“This is a big issue that is not going away.”

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AG MINISTER | FINANCIAL RISK

Canadian farm debt doesn’t concern agriculture minister Record debt levels | Gerry Ritz said farmers must decide if they are over-extending themselves

BY BARRY WILSON OTTAWA BUREAU

Despite record Canadian farm debt that rises annually with ensui n g i n c r e a s e d d e b t-s e r v i c i n g charges and predictions of higher interest rates, federal agriculture minister Gerry Ritz does not see a problem.

“I am not concerned about the debt level because the asset level has also gone up exponentially,” he said.

“I compare the debt to asset ratio and that is healthy. Farmers make decisions based on their economy.

Banks and lending institutions like FCC (Farm Credit Canada) are smart, won’t stick their neck out too far (and) everything is covered well.”

However, he said it will be an issue for farmers to deal with rather than government if a problem does develop.

“I’m a firm believer in the marketplace,” said Ritz.

“I think most farmers I have talked to are well aware of potential pitfalls.

They’ve been through it before.

They’ve seen 20 percent interest rates. They’re hopeful it is not going to happen but everyone is looking over their shoulder.”

Canadian farm debt has hit a new record level every year since 1993, tripling to more than $70 billion.

Statistics Canada calculations due next spring are expected to show debt levels at the end of 2013 approaching or surpassing $75 billion.

Some farm leaders and even a few lenders are voicing concern about farmer vulnerability when interest rates rise.

Even at current low interest rates, debt servicing is one of the fastestgrowing farm expenses.

So are Canadian farmers running the risk of over-extending themselves on debt, which is now sig-

nificantly higher than the U.S. average?

“That’s for farmers to decide,” said Ritz.

“I don’t think government can. We can disincent (more borrowing) but if we start to regulate more, that just adds to a farmer’s overhead and creates distortions in the business plan as well.”

He said farmers could handle a doubling of interest rates.

“At the end of the day, a rise to five percent, I think farmers can handle that,” he said. “ They’re good businessmen.

They’ll see it coming because it isn’t going to happen overnight.”

Ritz said farmers’ best strategy for dealing with higher debt levels is the prospect of higher incomes by selling food to a hungry world.

“The ace-in-the-hole is that we have a growing hungry population looking for top quality Canadian product,” he said.

“The new reality is not that this is a bumper crop but this is the new reality. This is where we’re going to have to work our way to, producing these kinds of crops. There’s lots of work to do on logistics and efficiencies and I think we’ll continue to see our farming system mature and become more global.”

AG MINISTER | LIVESTOCK

Ritz positive about insurance program

BY BARRY WILSON OTTAWA BUREAU

After years of discussions and a largely successful pilot project in Alberta, federal agriculture minister Gerry Ritz says he is confident 2014 will produce significant progress in trying to create price-based livestock insurance.

He is predicting a multi-province scheme by 2015.

Part of the reason for the optimism is growing government and industry support as well as creation of a research chair position at the University of Manitoba to consider model design.

“There’s a growing appetite for pilot projects in the western provinces where most of the cattle are,” said Ritz. “There is a growing recognition at the federal, provincial and industry level that that’s where we need to go so some of the pieces are starting to fall into place and 2014 might be the year.”

Ritz also credits changes that federal and provincial governments enacted this year to make Growing Forward 2’s business risk management programs less lucrative for producers.

Changes that took effect April 1 reduce the payout trigger for AgriStability from a 15 percent eligible income drop to a 30 percent drop.

At the same time, governments are reducing matching dollars contributed to the AgriInvest program meant to give producers an added 15 percent coverage above AgriStability.

Ritz said an Alberta livestock insurance pilot program had limited interest because other programs were too lucrative.

“We’re pushing hard for an insurance-based program in livestock that will more than offset that 15 percent (trigger reduction) in AgriStability,” he said. “We found a reluctance of farmers to pick up a premium for livestock insurance when it’s been 100 percent coverage under other programs. Everybody’s complained about bankability and predictability, but at the end of the day when you have 100 percent of a sure thing, why pay a premium?”

Ritz said the changes were in part to convince producers “to look at that livestock premium in a more pragmatic way.”

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PET SEARCH | LOOKING FOR ANSWERS

Online sighting gives family hope for lost dog Went missing from British Columbia farm | Family wondering if dog described in recent advertisement is their pet

BY BARB GLEN LETHBRIDGE BUREAU

A British Columbia farm family is hoping for a Christmas season miracle.

They want their dog back.

Neiko, an Australian Shepherd owned by the Irvine family, went missing July 5. It was unlike him to leave the farm, where he and his sister, Tessa, often waited at the end of the long driveway for family members to return.

The two dogs roamed the family’s 80-acre property near Quick, where the

Irvines raise sheep, chickens and hay.

Shelley Irvine said the area around their farm is bushy and frequented by coyotes and bears, but searches for Neiko turned up no sign of predation.

A poster campaign in the region was similarly fruitless.

“He never ever surfaced, and I really felt he got taken,” said Irvine in a phone interview Dec. 20.

Then came an advertisement on Kijiji, a web-based advertising site.

“It described our dog perfectly,” said Irvine, “but there was no picture.

“Our dog was beautiful. Neiko, I

couldn’t take him to town without people stopping and saying, ‘wow, your dog is beautiful.’ ” Adding further to their suspicions, the ad mentioned that “Jake” had “playful tendencies that were a little rough” when it came to cats.

Irvine said Neiko was afraid of cats because of a bad experience as a puppy.

The online ad offered only an email address, which the family used repeatedly, asking for more information but without mentioning their suspicions. Irvine said there has been no reply.

“If it was a legit ad, you’d think they would respond and say he’s gone or he’s sold, or something, right? It’s just very weird.”

Similar inquiries made by The Western Producer had not yielded a response at time of publication.

If the dog was abducted and has since been sold, Irvine said the family wants to know.

“Maybe someone will see (this) and if they’re honest enough, they may try and get hold of us,” he said.

The Irvines can be reached at 250846-5962 or 250-877-1454.

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As the year ended, one of the most fierce critics of Canada’s dairy supply management system suffered two setbacks and a rebuke from the federal agriculture minister.

In late November, the federal government tabled a budget-implementation ways-and-means motion in the House Commons that ends a scheme created by J Cheese Inc. to import tariff-free a combination of mozzarella cheese and pepperoni that allowed the company to avoid a mozzarella import quota as high as 240 percent.

Dairy Farmers of Canada said in May, when the Canadian International Trade Tribunal ruled it could not challenge the imports, that it was an affront to supply management trade protection rules and should concern the government. It was allowing several thousand tonnes of mozzarella into the country tariff free annually.

Six months later, the government quietly acted, effectively closing the loophole to the dismay of the Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association.

Then in mid-December, the Canadian Dairy Commission awarded dairy farmers a one percent increase in industrial milk price supports for 2014, triggering another bitter reaction from the restaurant lobby.

“Dairy prices in Canada have historically outpaced both the consumer price index and the farmer’s own costof production,” the CRFA said in reaction to the announcement.

“We have told the CDC that they are pricing dairy off the menu.”

Agriculture minister Gerry Ritz was not sympathetic to the industry critics.

“I always ask my friend Garth White (CRFA president), when was the last time there was a decrease in hotel or restaurant meals?” Ritz said.

“It’s called inflation, it’s called the cost of production. That’s the nature of it. At the end of the day, if you shut down every supply managed farmer in Canada, it would not make a difference to the price of milk on the restaurant table in Canada or the price of chicken at Kentucky Fried Chicken.”

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PEST CONTROL | NEONICOTINOIDS

Scientists reject neonic-DDT comparisons Power of social media | Belief is growing online that neonicotinoid seed treatments are as dangerous to wildlife as DDT

BY ROBERT ARNASON BRANDON BUREAU

Something that is repeated often enough will eventually be assumed to be true, says Joe Schwarz, director of McGill University’s Office for Science & Society.

If Schwarz is right, North Americans may soon think that neonicotinoids are just as dangerous as one of history’s most notorious chemicals.

That’s because environmental groups, activists and some scientists are now comparing the class of insecticides used as a seed treatment on canola, soybeans and corn to DDT. In August, treehugger.com ran the headline “Neonicotinoids are the new DDT” with an article on its website, echoing a Guardian story on the same topic published earlier in the year.

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“In no way is it (comparable). DDT was very persistent. It was metabolized into a metabolite called DDE that was even more persistent,” said Solomon, professor emeritus in the U of G’s School of Environmental Sciences.

“And it also bio-magnified through the food chain. It (DDT) dissolved very easily in fat and moved up through the food chain. All of that led to issues, at least in birds. At the top of the food chain, humans, it never got to levels that were considered to be hazardous.”

In contrast, neonic insecticides don’t build up in a bird’s tissues and organs if an insect is exposed to it and the bird eats the insect.

“They will definitely not move up through the food chain. They don’t have those properties and they’re nowhere near as persistent as DDT,” Solomon said.

Christy Morrissey, a University of Saskatchewan toxicologist who studies neonics, said Solomon is right.

DDT contaminated small organisms and then accumulated to high levels in the birds, fish and animals that ate the smaller creatures.

“The neonics will not bio-accumulate in organisms. So you’re not going to look at food chain transfer,” she said.

Still, Morrissey said it is valid to compare neonics to DDT because the scale of use is extraordinary and residues do remain in the soil for years.

“The parallels between DDT are being drawn because DDT was extremely persistent. It turns out that at least some of the neonics are very persistent as well,” she said.

“For clothianidin (a Bayer CropScience neonic) … the breakdown for 90 percent of it to be gone (from soil) is closer to 12 years.”

Morrissey, who is studying how neonics affect prairie ecosystems, said 27 million acres of western Canadian farmland were treated with neonics in 2012. In the rest of

Canada and the United States, nearly every soybean and corn seed is treated, which represents nearly 175 million acres.

“For single products (insecticide), I don’t think anything has been used this commonly,” she said.

“That’s a huge scale of use for a compound that lasts a long time.”

Neonics wash into water bodies during rainstorms because they remain in the soil and are water soluble. Morrissey’s research has determined that many wetlands within or near agricultural land in Saskatchewan have troubling concentrations of neonics.

“It’s staying in the soil and then as soon as the snow melts or it rains … it’s just running off the fields and into these ponds.”

As a result, neonics are killing aquatic insects and non-target insects in the soil, which Morrissey said reduces the food supply for birds and other animals that depend on

insects.

“Insects, on the whole, are declining, and we’re seeing similar parallels in bird populations ... in some cases very, very severely,” she said.

Neonics aren’t solely responsible, she added, but are likely contributing to the problem.

However, Morrissey doesn’t think neonics should be outlawed like DDT. “I won’t go so far as promoting an outright ban,” she said.

“I think pesticides have a place, including the neonics.”

Instead, she thinks growers should adopt more sophisticated practices rather than use neonics as insurance against crop pests. “(We need) serious reconsideration of the chemical’s application rates, the types of crops it is used on and controlling its use in proportion to the pest problem,” she said.

“We used to have integrated pest management practices and that’s gone completely out the window.”

QUITTING TIME

BY ED WHITE WINNIPEG BUREAU

The age of the ag drone won’t just help researchers and specialized analysts, says an Iowa research organizer who uses the small flying machines.

They will also become a common tool for commercial farmers dealing with problems in the field.

“I think they’re going to have huge potential in farming,” Patrick Reeg of the Iowa Soybean Association said in an interview during the Manitoba Agronomists Conference Dec. 12.

“They’re incredible. They’ve got autopilot, so you can program in what you want flown and watch them hands free.”

Reeg operates a program that compiles information from Iowa farms and produces analysis designed to maximize production and reduce variability based on tweaking production practices.

The program, called the On-Farm Network, closely monitors all the variables involved in the on-farm crops using sur veillance from ground level to piloted airplanes.

However, in the last couple of years researchers have been experimenting with drones operated by private companies that offer their services to farmers.

Drones are able to get in close to crops and use sensors to monitor soil and crop conditions.

Reeg said drones are often better at assessing problems than what farmers can now do by patrolling the edges of fields in pick-up trucks and on foot.

“In Iowa, we get springs that are very wet and we get areas that are drowned out and the grower is on the fence about whether he should replant some of the field or all of the field,” said Reeg.

“You could send one of these units up and actually determine what needs replanting.”

Trevor King, left, Christine Garstin and Brian Garstin cross a field after moving 100 Ace Ranch cattle to new pasture near Longview, Alta. | MIKE STURK PHOTO

LIVESTOCK | ANIMAL FATALITIES

Snow blamed for two barn collapses in Alta.

BY PAUL COWLEY FREELANCE WRITER

RED DEER — Snowstorms were blamed for two barn collapses in Alberta Dec. 15 that required rescue operations for trapped livestock.

About two dozen dairy cows died in Lacombe County when half of a barn roof caved in.

“It was a portion of a barn, probably about a 150-foot section, with 100 cattle in there that came down because of the snow load on the roof,” said Bentley fire chief Todd Gustafson.

Volunteer firefighters from Bentley, Lacombe and Ponoka rescued 75 cows from the farm southeast of Bentley.

Given the extent of the damage to the barn and the number of animals

inside, “how many cows walked out of there was kind of mind boggling,” Gustafson said.

Twenty-five firefighters were involved in the rescue operation, which used Ponoka’s emergency livestock trailer. Operations began about 3 p.m. and didn’t wrap up until 1:30 a.m.

People were inside the barn at the time of the collapse but escaped safely.

Volunteer firefighters and rescue team members in Red Deer County were also called into action for a similar emergency at almost the same time.

The roof of a barn that held 114 cows south of Red Deer collapsed, trapping some of them inside.

“Pretty much the whole length of the barn collapsed in a V-formation,” said Ric Henderson, the county’s

director of community and protective services.

Fortunately, the roof collapsed in such a way that voids were left on each side so that the owner could save all of the dairy cows but six.

“Basically, where the animals were trapped there was enough room for them to stand,” Henderson said.

The tin roof fell on the backs of the cows, which were standing in their metal-barred enclosures.

Rescue crews had to shore up the barn before crews could enter.

“You always worry about a secondary collapse,” said Henderson.

Enclosures had to be moved to free the cows.

Farm owner Tom Wyntjes said he was impressed with the county’s response.

“It was pretty awesome the way they handled things there,” said Wyntjes, whose family has been dairy farming in the area since 1961.

“It took probably an hour to get the first (cow) out. Then we had to move everything to the north end and start a different plan of attack, and then it probably took an hour to get the remaining five out.”

A veterinarian checked the cows at the scene and found them to have only minor injuries.

He said it’s believed that earlier snowfalls were to blame.

“We’re assuming it’s snow load.”

Whether the barn will be covered by insurance is still to be determined.

Wyntjes said the cows will be moved to another family owned dairy barn nearby.

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CRIME | THEFT

RCMP still looking for missing cattle in fraud case Tracking transactions | Police have yet to locate more than 600 cows that were sold illegally in Alberta

BY BARB GLEN LETHBRIDGE BUREAU

The search continues for more than 600 cattle related to an Alberta fraud conviction stemming from an RCMP investigation that began in 2009.

Timothy William Flad, 47, of Brownfield, Alta., was convicted in S eptember of cattle theft over $5,000.

The police investigation revealed that Flad sold cattle he had financed without notifying the lender he had

done so.

He was sentenced to one year of probation and one year of community service.

Cpl. Dave Heaslip of RCMP K division’s livestock section said Dec. 20 that investigators had traced 40 head that Flad had sold illegally, and he was ordered to repay $12,000 to the lender for those.

However, Heaslip said Flad had financed as many as 1,400 cattle and more than 600 head have still not been located.

“Anyone who has had any transac-

tions on buying or selling cattle with Mr. Flad (should) contact the local RCMP or the livestock investigators in Alberta,” said Heaslip.

“We followed the trail of the cattle as much as we could. There’s got to be somebody out there who knows.”

The animals were commercial cattle of various breeds and ages, though Heaslip said he thinks most of them are cows.

Given the length of the investigation, Heaslip said return of the cattle is unlikely but repayment of the

money remains possible if additional evidence is found.

“We like to think that we can locate cattle … if people play within the rules of the game, but when you start stepping outside the box like this, who knows where they ended up?”

Flad, who has relocated to Delia, Alta., had previously been convicted in Wainwright, Alta., of breaching judicial release conditions related to a cattle theft charge, according to an RCMP news release.

He was sentenced Sept. 10 to a

$3,500 fine and two years of probation with conditions.

Flad has been subject to investigation over cattle matters for several years, said Heaslip.

“This thing started in 2009. It just ended up in court for a final decision in November, so you can certainly see the amount of time and the amount of investigational material that we’ve got, with that many head of cattle.”

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FARM TOURS | CONSUMER EDUCATION

Gourmet chef links foodies with source Taste from the farm | Comox Valley tours include a winery, bison ranch and fruit farm

BY TAMARA LEIGH FREELANCE WRITER

COMOX, B.C. — Chef, foodie and farm enthusiast Gaetane Palardy is taking the farm to fork connection to a new level for visitors to the Comox Valley through farm tours and cooking lessons at Island Gourmet Trails.

“A lot of people are interested about where their food comes from, but they are missing a link to the producers,” said Gaetane Palardy. “My goal is to give the visitor an experience where they can meet the people who produce their food and gain respect for that.”

The Comox Valley is a fertile and temperate region of Central Vancouver Island and is home to more than 400 farms producing a rich array of products. In the Coast Salish language, komox means land of plenty.

The entrepreneur and local food advocate started giving farm tours in 2009 , riding a wave of consumer interest in food and farming.

She works with about 35 different producers from Parksville to Arthur River, ranging from a bison ranch to aquaculture and dairy products to distilleries. She is able to customize tours to match the interests of her clients.

“I try mostly to have a good mix on the tours, a bakery, a chocolate shop, a winery, an organic producer of fruits or a farm, a livestock farm or Island Scallops or Fanny Bay Oysters,” she said.

“I like to show that in Comox Valley we have everything: seafood, meat, vegetables, value-added products, even glacial water.”

Palardy, a passionate foodie with a culinary pedigree, began cooking alongside her mother as she grew up in Quebec and later trained at the prestigious Institut de Tourisme et d’Hôtellerie du Quebec.

Drawn to British Columbia to work at Expo ’86, she had a long career as a chef at Fairmont Hotel Vancouver.

Eventually Palardy taught culinary arts at the College of New Caledonia in Prince George then moved to the Comox Valley and started Island Gourmet Trails in 2008.

In 2012, Palardy partnered with French language teacher Edith Jacob to start a series of cooking classes at the Blue Moon Winery, a fruit winery and culinary studio at Nature’s Way Farm.

“Last year, I did a cooking series on the different regions of France, and this fall, we did classes from around the world,” said Palardy. “I use and promote as many local products and

Island Gourmet Trails farm tours and cooking demonstrations show off some of the Comox Valley’s diverse cache of food. Here Edith Jacob, left, and Gaetane Palardy prepare a number of dishes from locally produced food. | EDITH JACOB PHOTO

ABOVE: Cooking classes offer tips on how to use local food products. | EDITH JACOB PHOTO LEFT: Farm tours show how food is produced. | LIA MCCORMICK PHOTO

businesses as possible. It’s complementary to the tours because I know the producers and it encourages people to use their products.”

In November, Palardy’s cooking classes were part of the inaugural Toast Comox Valley food and wine festival.

The 10 day event featured 40 activities and galas, seminars and cooking classes. It involved local farms, restaurants, producers, wineries, distillery, brewery, caterers, tour companies, hoteliers and a variety of venues. In total, 33 industry representa-

tives were involved in hosting the inaugural event.

Toast Comox Valley is part of the ongoing commitment of Comox Valley Economic Development to develop the agricultural sector in the area.

The CVED first launched the agricultural development strategy in 2007, and gained international attention for its work recruiting farmers and agricultural investors from across Canada and around the world.

The work is paying off. The increasing number of farms and value-add-

ed processors in the valley are opening the doors of opportunity for complementary businesses, like Palardy’s Island Gourmet Trails, and new culinar y and agri-tourism events such as Toast Comox Valley, the B.C. Shellfish Festival in June, the Comox Valley Farm Cycle Tour in August, Flavours, the north island picnic, in September, and now the new Vancouver Island WinterBites Festival slated for Jan 17-31.

Palardy’s tours and cooking lessons draw out of town visitors and locals alike. For many of the locals, it is a

way to get to know local producers and instill a sense of awareness and pride in their community. For growers and agri-tourism operations, the increasing interest in food is a way to raise the bar for producers across the valley.

“People work well together here,” said Palardy.

“There’s really a good collaboration and people promote each other.

From the visitor point of view, they like that. They see that people aren’t just proud of what they do, but what other people do.”

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FARM LIVING ALLERGIES | CAUSES

Indoor allergies HEALTH CLINIC

CLARE ROWSON, MD

Q:

Is it possible to get allergies from the indoor air? I seem to have an allergic reaction, coughing, sniffing, runny nose and itchy eyes, when I visit some people’s houses.

Some of them have dogs and cats, but not all of them do, and I still get problems. I also have ragweed allergies in the late summer and early fall.

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Ryley and Jill Mader have won several championships for the Simmentals they raise on their ranch near Carstairs, Alta. |

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ON THE FARM | SIMMENTAL BREEDERS

Maders eager to promote their work Exposure at shows | Couple takes over family farm and hope their children follow in their footsteps

BY BARBARA DUCKWORTH CALGARY BUREAU

CARSTAIRS, Alta. — Every morning Jill Mader can see the Rocky Mountains from her kitchen window and think how lucky she is to be part of a successful Alberta ranching family.

“I think the mountains are beautiful and these guys look at the grass,” she said.

She and her husband, Ryley, and his parents, Randy and Rhonda, are equal partners at Mader Ranches in central Alberta.

It’s a purebred Simmental operation where the second generation of Maders is taking over and building a brand name while creating a lifestyle for themselves and their two young children, Stella, three, and Hawkin, one.

Randy was raised in Regina and Rhonda came from Carstairs. He started in advertising with a beef magazine and they met at a sale while he was working the ring taking bids.

The couple, who also has two daughters, eventually worked at EP Sales before finding their farm.

“We like to think of it as four legs of the table because without one of the four it would be difficult,” Jill said.

She and Ryley met through 4-H and kept in touch over the years. Jill was from Sedgewick so the move from the dry, flat country to the chinook belt of the foothills was a big change.

Ryley went to school in Olds studying the land agents program and she studied marketing in Edmonton.

“You have to follow where the demand is. Ten years from now, it might be a different breed,” Ryley

Our biggest push is promoting things with the Mader name.

We outsource genetics all the time but there is nothing more rewarding than putting your own name on the sire and dam, on something you are selling.

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said of the cattle business.

“If we want to continue to farm, we better adjust,” he said.

The family marked its 25th annual bull sale by hosting it at the ranch.

In addition to farm work, Jill also finds time to run a marketing business from home, handling advertising projects and live internet broadcasting for sales, picture and video editing.

The couple recently installed calving cameras in the barn to monitor activity for the spring and fall calving programs. Jill also created a streamlined online record keeping program.

Randy was an early adopter, making sure there was an environmental farm plan in place as well as working with bull test stations to select the best sires possible.

As a board member for the Canadian Simmental Association, he has been involved in the breed’s research projects from the beginning. He also sells real estate.

“Marketing is pretty high on our list,” Jill said.

“We try to get to a lot of places and a lot of sales because there is nothing like face to face interaction with people,” Ryley said.

They run on-farm tests on all the potential sires and replacement heifers and weigh and assess them monthly. They also see genomics as important.

“The future of the cattle business is going to be based around those numbers so just starting to think about it and becoming active in it, is something you have to do if you want to be successful,” Ryley said.

Their business is selling bulls and the quality needs to be top notch and reliable.

“We should sell the top ones into the purebred and commercial world because they affect the entire beef industry,” he said.

The family entered the show ring in 2007 and achieved success by 2008.

This year, they won championships and had strong sale prices at Olds Fall Classic, Farmfair International and Canadian Western Agribition.

“We came home with the most banners we have ever brought home from all three shows,” Jill said.

This exposure is part of their marketing plan.

“Our biggest push is promoting things with the Mader name. We outsource genetics all the time but there is nothing more rewarding than putting your own name on the sire and dam, on something you are selling,” Ryley said.

For them, it is all about branding.

“The more people repeat that name, the more they remember it,” he said.

They run about 200 cows that in-

clude a large transfer program, implanting about 80 embryos a year.

The top heifers are put up for sale, but they still have full siblings to continue working in their program.

Their location near the Calgary– Edmonton highway works well because they are on paved roads and are close to the Calgary airport.

Randy encouraged them to buy property as an investment so the family bought land and had the opportunity to subdivide some of the property. That cash infusion enabled them to buy into the home place and be almost debt free.

“It was important to us to have our own identity. At that point, we didn’t know where farm succession would go so we had options,” he said.

Their two children accompany them whenever possible.

“We were brought up going to sales and sleeping under the table at a sale and our kids are doing the exact same thing,” he said.

They also judge cattle shows as a couple.

“We have learned to be pretty critical on our own cattle. If you aren’t, you don’t have the right to be hard on other people’s cattle,” he said.

The Simmental breed attracts young farmers and for the younger Maders that is a plus.

“We have a large group of friends who are all doing the same thing and they are within 25 minutes of us rather than an hour or two away,” Jill said.

“We all got the opportunity from our parents to be there,” she said.

Ryley and Jill hope to see their children take over the family business in future.

There are many things other than pets that can give you allergy symptoms in an indoor environment.

My daughter always uses the electric plug-in air fresheners that emit a puff of chemicals. They give me a runny nose and sinusitis, so I unplug them as soon as I arrive at her house.

The spray type that contains scents to mask odours rather than eliminate them can also cause problems.

Some people are not able to tolerate perfume, scented household products or even chlorine in bleach.

Home renovating and decorating can cause problems. Products such as paint, drywall, drywall compound, carpeting and fake hardwood flooring can create dust. There are some non-allergenic types of paint that can be purchased.

If you suffer from outdoor allergies, then live flower arrangements, Christmas trees and wreaths can cause symptoms because when they are growing outside they collect pollens from other plants and moulds on their leaves.

You could switch to an artificial tree, or if you have to have a live one, only keep it indoors for a short time.

Fireplaces and wood stoves can look cozy but particles of wood smoke in the air can trigger asthma and allergies. Consider getting an electric or gas fireplace instead.

SPINAL SHOTS OF STEROIDS Johns Hopkins School of Medicine anesthetist Steven P. Cohen and colleagues found that epidural shots of almost any kind were more than twice as likely to bring relief for back pain as injections of steroids, saline or a local anesthetic into muscle near the spinal canal.

More surprisingly, they noted that epidural injections of any kind were also twice as good as intramuscular injections of steroids for relieving lower back pain.

Injecting any type of liquid into the epidural space seemed to help. An epidural injection is one that penetrates the lining of the spinal cord and the substance is injected directly into the cerebrospinal fluid.

Steroids are not ideal treatments for lower back pain due to serious sideeffects such as elevating blood sugars levels in diabetics, increasing the risk of infections and accelerating bone loss in older female patients.

Clare Rowson is a retired medical doctor in Belleville, Ont. Contact: health@producer.com.

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TRAVEL | NAMIBIA

Dazzling colours, unusual vegetation in Namibian desert TALES FROM THE ROAD

ARLENE & ROBIN KARPAN

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prawling across southwestern Africa, Namibia has only two million people and one of the world’s lowest population densities.

Most Namibians live in the north, but we’re travelling in the south where communities are even fewer and farther between. On some roads, we drive more than an hour without meeting another car.

Much of the south is either desert or semi-arid at best. Yet this dry, seemingly desolate land holds some of Africa’s most unusual and spectacular natural sights: massive sand dunes, mountains of blood-red rock, magnificent canyons and strange quiver trees that aren’t true trees, but gigantic aloe plants stretching up to nine metres tall.

Though arid, much of the land is fenced, home to large farms centred mostly on sheep and cattle grazing. A surprising number of tourist services in rural areas are attached to farms.

We stop at Lovedale Farm, which as a sideline to its sheep operation, offers rooms and a small campground for travellers.

It’s quite a revelation how solar power is taking off here, although perhaps not surprising in this land of constant sunshine. Diesel-powered generators have long been a mainstay of isolated farms far off the electrical grid, but Lovedale has cut generator use to less than an hour per day, with solar providing the rest.

Our main destination is the famous sand dunes of the Namib Desert.

Covering much of Namibia’s Atlantic coast and stretching far inland, this is the world’s oldest desert, boasting the largest sand dunes in the world, some more than 304 metres high.

The oxidized iron makes the sand stand out in a brilliant reddishorange, but under different light conditions, hues range from fireengine red to a subtle pink or yellowybeige.

The ideal and cheapest place to stay near the dunes is the campsite at Sesriem, near the gate entrance to Namib-Naukluft National Park.

From here the road follows an old river bed for 60 kilometres into the heart of the desert. The road’s end at Sossusvlei is the most impressive spot.

A shallow depression is surrounded by the Namib’s largest dunes, most flowing in broad sinuous curves with knife-edge crests, and blending into the vast dune fields beyond.

Nearby Dead Vlei (a dead marsh) competes for attention. Hundreds of years ago, a depression was formed when the river flooded, allowing camelthorn trees to flourish. When the climate changed and the area dried about 900 years ago, the trees died and became desiccated where they stood in this barren tree graveyard.

One morning, we leave our pitchblack camp an hour before daybreak to experience sunrise in the dunes.

We trudge slowly up the spine of a

Desiccated camelthorn trees poke out from the sand at Dead Vlei in Namibia’s Namib Desert. Below, people walking in the fine, rusty-red sand sink ankle deep. | ARLENE AND ROBIN KARPAN PHOTOS

Animals and vegetation have adapted to living in extremely dry conditions. Quiver trees were used by San Bushmen to make quivers for their arrows. Antelope manage to find enough food and water to survive.

LEFT: This campsite is located under the shade of a camelthorn tree at Sesriem near the entrance to the Namib-Naukluft National Park.

ABOVE: The hills and rangeland offer interesting contrasts in colour. sprawling 170-metre-high dune in the cool morning air, an exhausting workout since we sink into loose sand with every step.

It’s all worth it when we see the magical transformation as the sun

clears the horizon, flooding the dune crests with intense shades of red, pink and orange.

Getting to the bottom is a lot quicker and more fun, as we bound down the steep slope. Unlike running down

a hill, there’s little chance of losing control as our feet plunge ankle-deep into the sand.

All too soon the fun ends and we empty our sand-clogged boots at the base of the towering giant. Memories

of the trip linger for months as we keep finding those fine grains of red sand hiding under the insoles.

Arlene and Robin Karpan are well-travelled writers based in Saskatoon.

Contact: travel@producer.com.

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ose weight, get healthy, go on a diet and exercise more are frequent New Year’s resolutions.

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The body requires three major macronutrients: carbohydrates, proteins and fats, and water to maintain body function and energy for activity.

The body uses carbohydrates as its main fuel source but it can also use proteins and fats.

Carbohydrates are made up of sugars, starches and fibres. The sugars and starches are broken down into simple sugars during digestion, with the fibre aiding digestion. These sugars are absorbed into the bloodstream, where they’re known as blood sugar or glucose.

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The theory behind a low carb diet is that insulin prevents fat breakdown in the body by allowing sugar to be used for energy. There are fewer carbohydrates so there is a lower insulin level.

As a result, the body calls on the stored fat for energy. The liver works to turn the stored fat into fatty acids, ketonic bodies and glucose.

This process of using the body fats as the primary energy source is called ketosis and results in shedding excess weight.

Many people, including medical professionals, often confuse ketosis with ketoacidosis, which is a lifethreatening pathological process.

Lean protein is required to maintain muscle and organ health. An adequate amount means the daily recommended amount of protein. If this amount of protein is not included in the diet, the body will break down the muscle to get glucose for energy.

When muscle is lost, the metabolism slows and weight regain is more likely, causing a yo-yo diet effect.

Lean protein means well trimmed meats, eggs and fish. A small amount of healthy oil is also included in the diet to provide fat-soluble vitamins and maintain healthy body function.

The protein and fat in the diet helps keep the dieter feeling full longer.

To maintain hydration, drinking water is always essential.

Due to the diet not being balanced, it is important to include multivitamins, calcium, magnesium, potassium and vitamin D supplements in the diet.

Research has shown that an adequate level of calcium will allow the fat to be released from the body cells.

There is less weight lost if levels are not adequate.

Low carbohydrate diets are only meant to be a diet tool to keep the body fat percentage within the healthy range. Once this goal is achieved, a balanced diet with healthy carbohydrates should become the normal eating pattern.

Vegetables are a major carbohydrate source, but only those with a low glycemic factor lessen the insulin response. Complex carbohydrates take time to be processed in the body and enter the blood stream.

Vegetables in a low-carbohydrate diet include such options as alfalfa, asparagus, arugula, dill pickles, endive, fennel and zucchini.

A sample meal in the diet might contain six to eight ounces of lean meat such as pork tenderloin served with two cups (500 mL) of fresh or cooked vegetables. Mashed cauliflower can serve as a potato substitute.

Boil or steam the cauliflower until it is soft. Drain the water. Add seasonings and soup mix. Mash well and serve steaming hot.

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PRIVACY LEGISLATION | POLICIES

BODY MASS INDEX

Protecting personal information

The Canadian body weight classification system uses the body mass index (BMI) and the waist circumference (WC) to assess the risk of developing health problems associated with overweight or underweight. The BMI is a ratio of weight to height.

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The Canadian BMI ranges are: • underweight BMI less than 18.5

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• normal weight BMIs 18.5 to 24.9

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I am applying for a gym membership at a facility that is run by the town in which I live. I have to fill out a form and give a lot of information about myself. Is that information protected?

• overweight BMIs 25 to 29.9 • obese BMI 30 and over See: www.mhp.gov.on.ca/en/active-living/ about/tools/bmi.asp.

Including a variety of fresh vegetables, raw or cooked, is always important to maintain a healthy weight, but even more so when working to lose weight.

Helpful diet resources • A food diary can keep track of everything that is eaten each day.

This will help the dieter and the diet coach tailor the food plan to meet the individual’s needs and likes.

• Myfitnesspal is a useful app for tracking food.

• Track body measurements weekly.

• Visit a diet or fitness clinic that offers body composition analysis scans that will measure changes in body fat and lean mass.

• Nutritiondata.self.com is a good nutritional analysis website.

Keys to success on any diet are a commitment by individuals to change their eating patterns, support

from family and friends, support and encouragement by a diet support group or diet coach and approval from your doctor.

Most adults with a high BMI (overweight or obese) have a high percentage of body fat. Extra body fat is associated with increased risk of health problems such as diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, gallbladder disease and some forms of cancer.

A low BMI (underweight) is associated with health problems such as osteoporosis, undernutrition and eating disorders.

The WC is an indicator of abdominal fat. Excess fat around the waist and upper body is associated with greater health risk than fat located more in the hip and thigh area.

A WC at or above 102 cm (40 inches) for men, and 88 cm (35 inches) for women, is associated with an increased risk of developing health problems such as diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure. The cut-off points are approximate, so a WC just below these values should also be taken seriously.

In general, a WC above the cut-off points listed above there is a risk of developing health problems. Even if the BMI is in the “normal weight” range, a high WC indicates some health risk.

Source: Health Canada.

Betty Ann Deobald is a home economist from Rosetown, Sask., and a member of Team Resources. Contact: team@producer.com.

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There is provincial protection of privacy legislation across Canada, and personal information is protected from being misused.

A government body or local authority such as a municipality is not supposed to collect personal information unless that information is for a purpose that relates to an existing or proposed program of that government body or local authority.

Once the information is collected, it is not to be used for any other purpose. It is not to be disclosed except as authorized by law or as consented to by that individual.

Personal information includes race, creed, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, family status or marital status, disability, age, nationality, ancestry or place of origin of an individual. It also relates to criminal or employment history or one’s finances.

Health information is also included

in personal information along with any identifying number, symbol or other particular numbers assigned to an individual.

A home or business address, phone numbers, fingerprints or blood type would be regarded as protected personal information. In some situations, the personal opinions or views of an individual can be protected.

Depending on where you work, the details of your salary can be open to public scrutiny. Employees of municipalities often have their salaries open to the public along with travel expenses and details of discretionary benefits granted to an individual by a municipality.

Academic ranks or departmental designations of members of faculty are usually public in addition to degrees, certificates or diplomas from institutions of higher learning.

That protection of privacy legislation does not apply to information that is already public record. If your name, address and phone number appear in the phone directory with your consent, it is not information over which you should expect protection.

Each province has its own access to information and privacy office, and websites to provide helpful information to assist you in determining whether information you are giving is in fact personal and protected.

This article is presented for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. The views expressed are solely those of the author and should not be attributed to McDougall Gauley LLP. Contact: gwartman@ producer.com.

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The benefits to be gained from the information provided by yield monitor data are worth the effort of overcoming these obstacles. Collecting and interpreting yield monitor data is the first step toward implementing precision agriculture strategies.

Precision ag helps growers manage land to the best of their abilities with georeferenced information. Recording yield data at specific points in time and space reveals consistent high and low yielding areas.

Yield monitor data reinforces your understanding of your fields and puts that knowledge into a format that allows you to manage that variability.

An agronomist can help you accurately interpret yield monitor data, assess the characteristics of your field and manage its variability. Yield data is another layer of truth in your precision ag strategy.

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ISSUE DATE: APRIL 5, 1945. A story in The Western Producer lamented the low sale prices for Aberdeen Angus bulls. The market was flooded that spring with animals brought to sale, lowering prices across the board.

EXCERPT | APRIL 5, 1945

ANGUS SALE IS DISCOURAGING One of the best Aberdeen Angus bulls to be shown in Regina Bull Sale history was brought before the judge, T. Alex Edwards of Watford, Ont., last week. He was Barbarian of Craigeyrie 2nd, an April, 1943 son of Barbarian of Rosemere 147th. The sire was bought with Saskatchewan Horned Cattle Fund money from a United States breeder.

Barbarian of Craigeyrie 2nd, was shown by C.G. Argue of Grenfell, and was an easy junior and grand championship bull. He was wellbalanced, deep, thick and low set, and many

EXCERPT | AUG. 17, 1933

BEEF CATTLE OF OUTSTANDING QUALITY COMPETE FOR HONORS The beef cattle display at the Saskatoon Exhibition was an outstanding one from the standpoint of quality, although it was not quite as large as some former years. All the exhibitors were Canadians, there being no visitors from across the border on the circuit this season.

breeders considered him the best bull of any breed in the Regina barn.

Low prices It was a shame that this bull and several others of his breed brought a price far below their value.

The grand champion sold at $400 to Pete Hesley of Griffin. Angus breeders were of the opinion that the 29 bulls sold at auction were too numerous for the buyers present, and attributed the low average price paid for them, $215.69, to this fact.

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BREEDING ADVANCEMENTS. Angus, Hereford and Shorthorn have had their ups and downs over the years as the traditional British breeds faced competition from European and exotic breeds. Where are they at now and what is their future? | BY BARBARA DUCKWORTH, CALGARY BUREAU

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he traditional British breeds of Angus, Hereford and Shorthorn have all enjoyed a period of popularity in Canada, where everyone wanted to hitch a wagon to their rising star.

Canada’s national herd is built upon those breeds, but fortunes changed when European breeds were introduced more than 40 years ago. They were big and beefy, and the essence of the Canadian cow changed forever when they were crossed with traditional British animals.

“Crossbreeding does work, and all the exotics came in and we went around the clock,” said long-time breeder Glen Bender of Neudorf, Sask.

“We started at 12 o’clock. I figure we are at nine with the Angus. Shorthorns will be at 11.”

He was speaking tongue in cheek, but there was a time when Shorthorns were the most common cows on a Canadian farm. They were milked, the cream was skimmed off to make butter and the meat was eaten. “ They were the far mer ’s cow because you could do anything with them,” said Bender, whose family registered their first Shorthorns in 1948.

Canada’s first imported cattle were likely Shorthorns, which were developed in northern England and Scotland and go back in this country as far as 1825. The first herd book was published in 1867.

The Shorthorn heyday waned in the 1950s. The cattle were too small for the marketplace, and Herefords were gaining popularity.

Bender also speculates that the udders became too large because so many people were milking them, which was undesirable in beef cows.

“The biggest thing that happened in the ’50s, all the breeds started downsizing, and the cattle just got too small and wastey,” said Grant

Alexander of Weyburn, Sask.

“They just ran out of favour, but they were never close to extinction.”

His family emigrated from Scotland in 1903 and brought their Shorthorns with them. They registered their first cattle in 1917.

These breeders are witnessing renewed interest as consumers are now demanding more tender, marbled meat that is grown locally and has a history.

Many Shorthorn believers never quit the breed because they were calm, quiet cattle that still made money.

“They were profitable for us for generations,” said Russell Muri of Swift Current, Sask.

His family first registered their Shorthorns in 1927 and have had cow families with pedigrees that trace back generations.

Alexander tried other breeds.

“When we decided something had to go, we liked the Shorthorns better than anything,” he said.

Herefords had their time in the spotlight too.

Jay Holmes started with a Hereford when he was in 4-H. “When I started showing cattle in the late ’60s and early ’70s, Herefords were the dominant breed. Everybody had Herefords,” he said.

A long-time rancher and cattle judge, he saw the astounding influence that the Continental cattle had on the commercial producer’s bottom line when the resulting calves were heavier and reached market weight sooner.

“The cow-calf guy, after he took these calves to the market a couple times and ended up getting another $100 a calf because these calves weighed another 150 pounds, it didn’t take long to decide that is what they wanted to do,” he said.

Interest started to swing to other breeds that could produce a quick

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growing calf that also did well in the feedlot.

“Our mistakes were purely not recognizing that we needed to have more mass and more performance in our cattle,” he said.

Commercial producers started to drift away from Herefords.

“A lot of our problem in getting the market back is the commercial man was burned so bad by Hereford cattle years ago that it is going to take a tremendous amount of coaching and advertising to get them back,” he said.

“We have the product for them now, but it is a hard sell to get them back.”

Gordon Stephenson, who retired from the Canadian Hereford Association at the end of 2013, managed Canadian Western Agribition in the late 1970s and early 1980s and was president of the organization in the early 1990s.

He said Herefords were the dominant breed when he managed the show, but everything went to black when the American Angus Association launched a branded beef program 35 years ago.

The Certified Angus Beef program sold 865 million lb., for the year ending Sept. 30, which is an increase of nearly seven percent over the past year. That kind of international acceptance was as influential as anything else in changing the seed stock industry.

Cattle sold for six figures in the Hereford heyday at events such as the Calgary Bull Sale and the Regina Bull Sale. Movie stars invested in cattle and the excitement was palpable.

However, mistakes were made.

“They were registering cattle that shouldn’t have been sold as bulls and females. And there was some complacency, too,” Stephenson said.

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AGRICULTURE IN THE NETHERLANDS The Netherlands is the second largest exporter of agrifood products in the world, worth nearly $110 billion in 2012.

Main agricultural products: grains, potatoes, sugar beets, fruits, vegetables, livestock Population: 16.8 million (July 2013) Workforce employed by agriculture: 2% Other statistics: 2000 2013 Agricultural land (million acres) 488.3 456.4 Total number of farms 97,389 67,481 Pig farms 14,523 5,528 Pigs (million head) 13.1 12.2 Chicken farms 3,860 2,093 Chickens (million head) 104.0 97.7

Do happy animals earn yo EDE, Netherlands — Gerbert Oosterlaken feels tremendous satisfaction when he watches his sows and piglets eat together as a family in his newly built hog barn.

“That is beautiful to see,” he said.

Society is demanding change in what is considered good animal welfare in the housing and management of animals. The Netherlands has some of the most advanced animal welfare research and through regulation and incentives livestock producers are putting the information into practice and trying through retail programs to recoup the extra costs. Western Producer livestock specialist Barb Duckworth saw these developments on a recent tour and spoke with Dutch farmers and others about the costs and benefits.

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osterlaken, who farms in northeastern Netherlands, took a giant leap forward last year when he and his wife, Antonet, built a 600 sow unit and paid special attention to animal health and welfare.

“Healthy animals are happy animals and earn you money. Unhealthy pigs never have animal welfare,” he told a recent Canadian farm tour group that was hosted by the Dutch economic affairs ministry, which oversees agriculture.

The barns, which the Dutch refer to as stables, opened last April, and Oosterlaken claims improved animal behaviour compared to his confined unit, where he kept 280 sows.

“My sows now are less aggressive than my sows in my old farm,” he said.

The sows and their piglets live as families in individual pens with plenty of room for sleeping, eating and playing in a 1.5 by 2.5 metre space.

Sixty percent of the floor space is solid and the pen has natural light.

The sows give birth in the pens.

Movable bars can be pulled down if the sow needs to be temporarily restrained. Oosterlaken, who has one employee, needs a system that is also safe for people.

Weaned piglets stay in the pens after their mothers are removed for breeding and remain there until they weigh 25 kilograms. It is a familiar place for the piglets with less fighting and reduced need for antibiotics.

“It is one of the successes of our farm,” Oosterlaken said.

“When you get your management back, then you can get away from the antibiotics.”

The barn is divided into four hygiene zones. People working in the barn wear coveralls that are colour coded to the zone system to remind them not to walk back and forth through the facility. Hand washing is

emphasized.

Clean air is important for the well being of the pigs and workers.

Oosterlaken believes too much ammonia in the environment makes the pigs more aggressive with more ear and tail biting.

Biological air scrubbers were installed to reduce ammonia levels, while specially engineered systems take away manure.

Next year, European Union regulations will force farmers to treat their slurry and remove 30 percent of it from the area. He calculates it will cost $70 to $115 per cubic metre to get rid of it.

The EU banned gestation stalls last year, and Oosterlaken’s unit exceeds legal specifications for space and light.

He wants the barn to last 20 years and does not want to make changes every two to five years when government policies change.

The rules require that finishers be

2.6 sq. metres OF SPACE IS PROVIDED FOR EACH SOW IN GERBERT OOSTERLAKEN’S NEW BARN.

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Dutch researchers examine open housing systems for hogs STERKSEL, Netherlands — Researchers are looking for ways to make hogs and poultry more sociable as animal welfare laws evolve in the European Union. One of the consequences of moving pigs into open spaces is bullying, biting and stress.

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you more money? given one sq. metre of space, piglets 0.4 sq. metres and a sow 2.25 sq. metres. Oosterlaken’s sows have 2.6 sq. metres of space.

The public is allowed to visit and watch the operation through large windows and in a large upper floor viewing area in the middle of the facility that oversees the stalls.

Oosterlaken planted trees around the barn and created pathways for the public.

However, the bottom line is that these units cost more to build than a traditional facility. He estimates that a conventional barn costs $3,200 per sow while his barn cost $4,100 per sow.

He figures he can make up the added investment with sows that live longer and finisher pigs that gain better.

“When I see what these results are, we cut the losses after weaning by half,” he said.

Farmer Annechien ten Have-Mellema said expensive feed and high land prices make innovations necessary.

In some cases, she added, those high costs and expensive welfare demands have driven people out of the business.

Ten Have-Mellema, former chair of the Netherland farmers organization’s pig section and vice chair of the producer board for the national livestock and meat association, takes a different approach than Oosterlaken, but the consideration for animal welfare is just as high.

She and her husband keep 320 sows and have used group housing on straw since 2000.

“There is strong emphasis on farm animal welfare because it is our

licence to produce,” she said.

They farm 600 acres in the northern part of the country and run a biogas plant to get rid of manure. The gas heats their home and barns and powers a generator, while surplus electricity is sold to the grid. They are also developing a process to kill bacteria in the manure so they can sell it.

The EU keeps issuing new directives with the latest being a ban on castration of hogs by 2018.

Ten Have-Mellema has been fattening non-castrated boars since 1995.

“In Holland, about 50 percent of the piglets are not castrated anymore,” she said.

The Dutch export 70 percent of their pork production and some markets have specified no castration, as have some Dutch retailers.

Intact males are usually slaughtered at 95 kg, and many farmers believe they have better feed conversion and faster growth.

Processing plants have trained inspectors to detect boar taint and rate carcasses from zero, meaning no odor, to three to four, indicating a heavy smell. About two to five percent of carcasses are pulled and sent for further processing.

“With genetic selection we can make a big effort in getting less boar taint,” she said.

Her farm markets its pork as animal welfare friendly and receive a premium price. However, she said customers need to pay more to cover the added costs as the EU continues to upgrade standards and retailers demand higher standards.

he Swine Innovation Centre at Sterksel and Wageningen University are testing new systems to see how animals adjust when they are no longer confined.

Their work was shown to a recent Canadian farm tour hosted by the Netherland’s economic affairs ministry.

Anne-Marie van Bussel, head of research development at the centre, said gestation stalls were banned this year, and some farmers left the hog business.

“The predictions are in 2018 we will be about 3,000 farms. We see farms getting bigger, but also due to the new regulations, old buildings are not ready to comply to these regulations, so they are breaking them down or they have a new destination for them,” she said.

Many in the industry now realize that changes must come gradually.

Early government directives, going back 30 years, were often not well received because they were arbitrary and did not always make sense to producers.

“Instead of directing, they started stimulating,” van Bussel said.

“I think that had quite a positive effect.”

The swine centre’s research farm keeps 370 sows and 2,400 finishers that are sold into the commercial market. It is considered an average sized Dutch farm.

The centre has a $2.2 million research budget and leverages matching funds from the private sector, government and farm organizations. Government policy is to stimulate innovation, so some projects have received grants covering 50 percent rather than the usual one-third.

Part of the centre’s research addresses the challenge of building socially acceptable farms that are also practical.

Large farmers may be seen as respected businesspeople in rural areas, but urban residents often see them as disrupters of the environment who operate barns that pro-

duce too much manure, dust and odour.

“The image of the pig farmer is not too good,” van Bussel said.

Local authorities limit farm size, and no new barns may be built near towns or nature preserves.

As a result, researchers need to find ways to develop friendly housing and deal w ith manure to reduce pollution.

The centre has experimented with group housing systems as well as care of sows after breeding.

European Union rules say sows should be released from breeding stalls after 28 days, although the Dutch government has said four days are adequate because the sows maintain body condition when they receive more exercise.

Pig farmers did not favour the four day release because they worried the sows may lose the pregnancy. Aggression and stress are also higher at this time.

“It demands more of you as a farmer,” van Bussel said.

“You need specific skills and ways of working with your animals.”

Statistics from these new systems show the number of weaned pigs improved to 27.2 per sow per year.

Farrowing rates have shown a wide variation but appear to have settled around 87 percent.

Producers’ attitude and behaviour toward sows are important in these new systems. Workers need to learn how to recognize signs of stress and find ways to lower pigs’ anxiety by giving them more feed or things to chew.

“Is the farmer thinking like a pig or is he thinking like a human?” van Bussel said.

Researchers who monitored behaviour around feeding stations to see if there are ways to reduce fighting have found that groups of 50 to 60 seem to work best so the animals can rank each other.

However, she said the final choice of housing and feeding is up to the farmer. “We can’t tell a

farmer which is best.”

Experiments have also tested different types of flooring in open barns because hogs walk more in these types of systems and put more pressure on their feet. Claw health must also be monitored.

The public is also pressuring the industry to stop tail docking, castration and teeth clipping. Tail docking is still a common practice in the Netherlands, except for producers in organic programs.

“All the changes we do to pigs, tail docking, teeth clipping, it is all in the same package we would like to stop in the future,” said Liesbeth Bolthuis, an animal science researcher at Wageningen University.

However, short tails are still bitten and it is hard to stop the practice, even if the EU parliament wants to end the practice within five years.

“Is zero percent realistic? We think it is not. There will always be some tail biting,” said van Bussel.

Tail biting is a multiple problem related to genetics, frustration, boredom and stress.

Staff at the centre have tried to train pigs to bite on other things rather than each other. A common practice is to give them a sheet of burlap in the farrowing and rearing areas, in which they can nest and play with.

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LEFT & OPPOSITE PAGE: Sows in the Netherlands must be housed in open barns.

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Evolving animal welfare laws challenge farmers EDE, Netherlands — Most Dutch farms are family owned operations that are heading in one of two directions. They are either getting larger or shrinking into hobby farm status.

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he Netherlands lost 10 percent of its farms last year, and the trend is likely to continue, said Ferry Leenstra, project manager of sustainable animal husbandry at Wageningen University.

“That implies the farms that stay are going to get larger,” she told a Canadian farm tour hosted by the Dutch economic affairs ministry, which oversees agriculture.

Farms operate as independent businesses, but the livestock sector has been under intense scrutiny for more than 30 years. Non-government organizations and the public have questioned what were once considered normal farm practices.

Dutch farmers have been raising livestock intensively since after the Second World War, when it was needed to supply a hungry continent suffering from six years of conflict.

However, activist groups started to question the practice as the manure piled up, water quality was affected and epidemics resulted in mass slaughter of animals.

In 1997, classical swine fever resulted in the slaughter of 11 million pigs. Further slaughter occurred following outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease in 2001 and avian influenza in 2003. The Netherlands also had BSE and an outbreak of Q fever in goats in 2007, raising concern over zoonotic diseases. Eighty people died from Q fever, a bacterial disease that was traced back to goat manure spread on farmland.

At the same time, distaste was growing for tail docking, battery cages for laying hens and gestation stalls for sows. NGOs, activists and political groups such as the Green Party pushed hard for reform.

The European Parliament started to pass laws with specific deadlines for compliance. Countries such as the Netherlands put even more stringent requirements into effect.

The Netherlands’ 150-year-old Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals was a leader for better livestock care. It is a member of the Euro Group for Animals, a European umbrella group for animal welfare groups.

“In 60 or 70 years of livestock farming, intensive farming systems were set up in the Netherlands. They didn’t take into account what the side-effects of these intensive farming systems would have on the environment and animal welfare,” said Bert van den Berg of the SPCA. “By the time people started questioning these farming systems, already millions had been invested and it was very difficult to change these systems for animal welfare.”

Cost is a major obstacle to change.

“Farmers have very little market power, and they constantly get signals to keep the price low,” he said.

“It must be cheap. If you have no power to do anything else, you try to keep your costs low and scale up and intensify.”

As a result, not much money is left to fund research and development.

“It is very difficult to innovate in this sector,” he said.

“Nevertheless, they are very innovative on bringing down the cost price and seeing about animal welfare.”

Consumers lobbied for assurances that animals were raised in a humane manner. They also said they were willing to pay more at the grocery store.

University researchers worked with the Dutch farmers union to establish humane standards for the production of meat and eggs using a three star ranking system called Better Life.

Farmers joining the program are audited for animal welfare and other quality controls. They pay for these third party audits. As well, several retailers have accepted the Better Life labels on meat products.

For example, pork sells for a 15 percent premium if the farm receives one star and chicken for 25 percent more.

The Dutch Food Retail Association embarked on a sustainability path 10 years ago.

While many of the 4,300 supermarkets in the association adopted the star system for meat, dairy and eggs, they also developed their own specifications for suppliers, said Marc Jansen, head of the association.

Relentless pressure from NGOs and activists pressured government to change laws and forced retailers to find animal welfare friendly suppliers.

“We got attacked by NGOs,” Jansen said. “NGOs are the voice of society and we got a bit tired of these single issues and then we got attacked in the papers.”

Organic food was initially showcased but a different strategy was needed because that sector is still a small part of the overall market.

Retailers needed enough customers willing to spend extra to make the initiative worthwhile. As a result, they decided to create their own sustainability agenda, which sometimes moved ahead of the legislators. “ There are no real rules for sustainability. That is where you have to make choices,” Jansen said.

Two new products are added every y e ar w i t h sp e c i f i c p ro d u c t i o n requirements.

The first initiative came in 2005 when retailers decided to offer cage free eggs. The cages were banned throughout Europe in 2012.

Pasturing dairy cows for six hours a day for 120 days is required under the organic regimen. This was adopted for the retail program.

Castration of boars is likely to end by 2018, but retailers started to offer pork from intact males in 2009.

ANIMAL WELFARE LAWS IN THE EUROPEAN UNION The European Union’s law for farm animals is based on: • Freedom from discomfort • Freedom from hunger and thirst • Freedom from fear and distress • Freedom from pain, injury and disease • Freedom to express natural behaviour Specific directives for laying hens, broilers, pigs and veal calves have been implemented.

Laying hens Traditional battery cages were banned as of Jan. 1, 2012. The new directive requires: • Enriched cages where laying hens have at least 750 square centimetres of cage area per hen • Alternative systems where the stocking density does not exceed nine laying hens per sq. metre of usable area, with at least one nest for every seven hens and adequate perches • All hens to have a nest, perching space, litter to allow pecking and scratching and unrestricted access to a feed trough

The EU said at that time that pain relief was necessary, so the retailers spent money on a program that farmers could use to buy sedation equipment. They added three cents per kilogram to the price of pork to cover the cost.

“We no longer give the consumers the choice of buying poultry or pork that defies the legislation.”

Retailers announced minimum standards for an overall sustainable meat production initiative in June

• All egg production units to be registered with the national government and have an identification number to trace eggs back to the farm of origin.

Veal calves • Individual pens for calves older than eight weeks have been banned since Jan. 1, 2007. They must be placed in groups, and specific dimensions for pen size are regulated.

• Calves must not be tethered, except under specific circumstances, and must be fed according to their physiological needs. In particular, their food must contain sufficient iron and a minimum daily ration. Fibre food must be provided.

Pigs • Surgical castration of boars should end voluntarily by 2018.

As well, it has been required to be performed with prolonged analgesia and/or anesthesia since January 2012.

• Individual stalls are banned for pregnant sows and gilts dur-

2012 and told slaughterhouses and producers to develop criteria on health, welfare, the environment and farm sustainability.

Retailers understand that to implement some welfare changes is cost prohibitive. Also, building new barns can involve a lot of local government red tape.

“It is a minefield and it can take you years,” he said.

However, retailers do not contract directly with producers. Instead ,they

ing a period starting from four weeks after service to one week before the expected time of farrowing.

• They must have adequate living space and permanent access to materials for rooting as well as non-slippery floors.

• These requirements are applicable to all newly built or rebuilt holdings since 2003. The provisions have been required for all holdings as of Jan. 1, 2013.

• Minimum weaning age is four weeks.

Broilers • Directives released in 2007 specify a maximum stocking density and ensure better animal welfare by specifying requirements such as lighting, litter, feeding, and ventilation.

For more information, visit ec.europea.eu/food/animal Source: European Commission and staff research | REUTER PHOTO

deal with processors to provide the kind of food they want. These products command a premium price as an incentive for participation so that retailers receive a consistent supply.

They also want to ensure there is a tier of consumers willing to pay more for what are considered value added products.

“If everybody is on the minimum standards for the Dutch market, there is no added value. Sustainability is always shifting,” Jansen said.

Retailers announced minimum standards for an overall sustainable meat production initiative in June 2012 and told slaughterhouses and producers to develop criteria on health, welfare, the environment and farm sustainability.

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Google helps Parks Canada offer virtual walking trails Making parks more accessible | Service expected to be used by armchair travellers, trip planners and teachers as they develop lesson plans

BY WILLIAM DEKAY SASKATOON NEWSROOM

It’s now possible to visit many of Canada’s national parks and historic sites without ever leaving home.

Armchair travellers can use Google Maps or Google Street Viewer to take a virtual walk on park trails.

Parks Canada and Google recently launched a collection of visual vignettes that will eventually highlight more than 70 national historic sites and national parks in Canada.

“It’s sort of a snapshot of what’s available at each location,” said Lisa Leuty of Parks Canada.

Not all national parks and historic sites will be photographed during the two-year project.

“It’s not all inclusive. It’s a starting point,” said Leuty, who represents Parks Canada’s Saskatchewan South Field Unit.

Virtual trip planning is one of the main goals for Parks Canada in undertaking the joint agreement with Google.

“Many of our parks and sites are either not accessible or not open in the winter so we really want to give Canadians or international visitors a chance to see what they could see if they were to visit,” she said.

It’s hoped that teachers could also use Google Maps when creating their lessons plans.

“This would allow students to actually see for themselves where the place was or what the park is about without being able to travel potentially hundreds or thousands of kilometres to go see it,” she said.

The program could also attract park visitors.

“We’re also hoping people will get a taste for it and use it for dreaming about coming to our parks and sites.

So maybe adding it to a bucket list or their summer plans.”

Google Street View operators fanned out across the country from May to September using the Google car and the Google Trekker, a camera system mounted on a backpack. The top-heavy glass bubble, complete with 360 degree camera, allows the operator to walk the same trails that visitors to parks and historic sites would travel. A total panoramic view is recorded as they move.

“They have to be in pretty good shape because that trekker is not light. It’s a good 40 to 50 pounds,” Leuty said.

Good photographs often require good light, and using the Street View Trekker is no exception.

“It’s also very weather dependent.

For example, they can’t capture when it’s pouring rain or if it’s really overcast, just because you’re not able to see as much,” she said.

Leuty travelled with an operator this past summer at Grasslands National Park in southern Saskatchewan, but she had to keep her distance.

“They have to go off on their own because it’s a 360 degree camera capture. If you’re with them you end up being in the camera shot,” she said.

The entire 80 km eco tour drive was

mapped in Grasslands as well as a few hiking trails and campground.

Prince Albert National Park and Grasslands National Park were “street viewed” this past summer.

Three of Saskatchewan’s four national historic sites have been photographed: Fort Walsh, Batoche and Fort Battleford. Motherwell

Homestead will be completed this summer.

Fifty of the 70 sites have been launched. Use highlighted arrows on Google Street View or Google Maps to follow a trail into the chosen site.

Leuty said the system is not yet operating smoothly, and viewers may experience navigation problems.

Images taken with the Google Trekker will allow internet users to take virtual walks in many national parks, such as Fort Walsh in southern Saskatchewan. | PARKS CANADA PHOTO

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AG NOTES AGRICULTURAL PROJECTS FUNDED IN B.C. Agricultural projects that support business development, innovation, food safety and sustainability received $2 million in funding in British Columbia this year through Growing Forward 2: • The B.C. Agricultural Research and Development Corp. received $1.3 million for the delivery of the Beneficial Management Practices Program and the Environmental Farm Plan Program.

• The B.C. Cherry Association received $54,000 to enable inspection approvals by hosting Chinese inspectors and co-ordinating visits to B.C. cherry orchards.

• The B.C. Blueberry Council received $25,000 to support a

one-year pilot program that will encourage good grower practices. It will also address complaints regarding the use of audible bird scare devices and propane cannons.

ALTA. AG HALL OF FAME SEEKS NOMINATIONS Nominations are being accepted until April 30 for the Alberta Agriculture Hall of Fame, which honours individuals who have contributed to Alberta’s agriculture industry.

Three Albertans are recognized every two years for leadership, innovation and business practices that improved Alberta’s agriculture and food industry at the community, provincial, national or international level.

The hall of fame has recognized 126 inductees since 1951 for their

risk-taking and innovation in agriculture and whose contributions have made an outstanding impact in their field.

Inductees will be honoured at a ceremony in Edmonton in October.

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across Canada, including managing their businesses, farming and food production, innovation and agricultural research and personal and community support.

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Specific financing will help optimize Mazza’s extraction process, which takes natural chemicals from plant materials for use in food and cosmetics.

The company’s technology will produce high-value extracts for ingredient manufacturers in the food

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It’s expected to increase demand for traditional crops and help processors improve their bottom line while meeting the demand for health enhancing food.

It will also provide a sustainable and more cost-effective way to extract phytochemicals from plants.

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Donors and buyers, as well as the owners and staff at the Grunthal Auction Mart, volunteered their time for the event.

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British breeds change with times » CONTINUED FROM PAGE 27 “Hereford was king in Canada for 35 years, and they just thought it would continue.”

Fortunes are now turning with more registrations from old and new breeders. As well, interest is coming from surprising corners of the world.

“One of the things that has really driven our business in the last five years is in the exports into Russia and Kazakhstan,” Stephenson said.

Producers exported $3.2 million worth of mostly live cattle to the region last year. About $10 million worth of cattle have been traded in the last five years.

“There has been a real exodus of females into those two markets, so our breeders have expanded their herds to meet that demand,” he said.

The Soviet Union had accepted cattle in the late 1960s through dealings with John Hay of the Alberta Hereford Association.

“They tried many breeds, but the Hereford seemed to survive the best because they came from a region in Canada that was much like Russia and Kazakhstan,” said Stephenson.

Kazakh producers also crossed them with a local breed and called them the Whitehead, which he said was almost indistinguishable from Canadian Herefords.

The Hereford has retained other advantages as well.

Genetic tests have shown the Hereford is a completely unique breed not closely related to others. The British herd book has been closed for 300 years, so no animals may be registered unless the parents are purebred Hereford.

“The advantage comes in crossbreeding when you have a genetic pool that is so different,” Stephenson said.

“When you crossbreed with another breed and another gene pool, it seems like you get a boost in your heterosis.”

Heterosis refers to gains in growth and performance achieved in the offspring of cross-bred animals.

Hereford producers have also joined genomics research to develop better predictions through expected progeny d i f f e re n ce s a n d D NA sequencing. They are looking for feed efficiency because it benefits the commercial industry.

John Willmott, a former manager of the Canadian Angus Association and a breeder, has witnessed the changing fortunes of all three British breeds.

His family had Shorthorns, but he switched to Angus more than 50 years ago when he met his wife, who owned and showed the black breed.

“When I was growing up as a teenager, Herefords were king and Shorthorns were second and Angus was in third place,” he said.

The wave of Continental cattle landing in Canada turned heads, and Angus fortunes further declined.

“At that time, black calves in the market were being deducted,” he said.

Someone even referred to them as little black gophers that should return to their burrows.

“It was tough sledding. We weren’t getting the prices on the market, and it all boiled down to the grading system at the time,” he said.

“If your carcasses were heavy, they sold better, and the European breeds gained very fast.”

Angus cattle were in Canada just

after Confederation in the Guelph, Ont., area, and the sizes changed like fashion. Some stood as tall as a man’s waist in the 1950s and were called belt buckle cattle. Breeders tried to follow the Continental fad for bigger, taller cattle, but the Angus lacked muscle mass.

“They almost looked like a Holstein but they were winning the shows,” he said.

“They were trying to compete with the Charolais and some other breeds that were so popular at the time.”

The turnaround came when the U.S. certified Angus beef program started promoting the breed’s ability to produce well marbled, tender beef.

The Canadian grading system eventually responded and changed to a yield and quality grade program where meat was graded A, AA and AAA. It was a good fit for Angus.

Markets were also opening up in Japan, where black cattle and the

well-marbled Kobe beef were preferred.

Those market signals built such momentum in the United States that nearly every breed offered cattle with black hides.

There was a surge in new members and registrations, increasing from 20,000 registrations when Willmott was with the association from 198892 to more than 50,000 per year today.

As often happens with popular breeds, too many animals were retained for breeding stock, even though the quality was not there.

“A breed is only as good as its breeders,” Willmott said.

However, it is satisfying to watch the term Angus beef become synonymous with quality, said Corrine Gibson, who ranches with her family at Six Mile Angus near Fir Mountain, Sask., and is president-elect of the national association.

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“Angus breeders had a lot of intestinal fortitude. Sometimes they took a kicking, but they kept on going,” she said.

“When you believe in something so strongly like our forefathers and we do today … and are so passionate about what we can give the industry, you don’t give up. Just because somebody doesn’t like them at one point, you keep on.”

Six Mile ranch had other breeds, including Salers, Simmental and Charolais.

“There have been lots of other breeds come and go on the ranch, and we think there are good cattle in every breed,” she said. “In our environment and our customer base, Angus is where it is at for us.”

Certified Angus Beef put the breed over the top.

As well, Canadian programs that identify all Angus influence cattle with green ear tags and hold “rancher

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endorsed sales” help producers market calves at a premium.

With such success, how does a breed stay on top?

“It is important to be humble,” said Gibson.“We are on top, but we should learn from past experience that it is always easier to get there than to stay there. We have to keep working with our commercial cattlemen, we have to keep working with our own breeders and members to improve our breed.”

The association conducted a survey last year among breeders and found most were going to stay the same or expand their cow herds.

However, Stephenson said the bottom line for all breeds is to remember their true purpose, which is to produce food.

Bender agreed.

“I do the most important thing in the world,” he said.

“I produce food.”

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Dorper ........................................ 5527 Dorset ........................................5530 Katahdin.....................................5550 Lincoln ....................................... 5553 Suffolk....................................... 5580 Texel Sheep ................................5582 Sheep Various........................... 5590 Sheep Wanted............................5595 Sheep Events, Seminars................... 5597 Sheep Service, Supplies ...................................5598 Swine Auction Sales ............................ 5605 Wild Boars .................................5662 Swine Various ............................5670 Swine Wanted ............................ 5675 Swine Events, Seminars ..................5677 Poultry Baby Chicks ...............................5710 Ducks & Geese ...........................5720 Turkeys.......................................5730 Birds Various ............................. 5732 Poultry Various ..........................5740 Poultry Equipment..................... 5741 Specialty Alpacas ...................................... 5753 Deer............................................ 5757 Elk ..............................................5760 Goats .......................................... 5765 Llama .........................................5770 Rabbits....................................... 5773 Ratite: Emu, Ostrich, Rhea .................... 5775 Yaks ............................................5780 Events & Seminars..................... 5781 Specialty Livestock Equipment. ................................ 5783 Livestock Various ........................5785 Livestock Equipment .................. 5790 Livestock Services & Vet Supplies ..................................... 5792 Lost and Found .............................. 5800 Miscellaneous Articles................... 5850 Misc Articles Wanted ......................5855 Musical ............................................5910 Notices ............................................5925 Oilfield Equipment..........................5935 ORGANIC Certification Services ..................5943 Food .............................................5945 Grains...........................................5947 Livestock ..................................... 5948 Personal (prepaid) ......................... 5950 Personal Various (prepaid)................ 5952 Pest Control ................................... 5960 PETS Registered ....................................5970 Non Registered ............................ 5971 Working Dogs ...............................5973 Pets & Dog Events ........................ 5975 Photography .................................. 5980 Propane ..........................................6000 Pumps ............................................ 6010 Radio, TV & Satellites ....................6040 REAL ESTATE B.C. Properties .............................6110 Commercial Buildings/Land .......................... 6115 Condos/Townhouses ...................6120 Cottages & Lots ............................ 6125 Houses & Lots ..............................6126 Mobile Homes .............................. 6127 Ready To Move ............................. 6128 Resorts .........................................6129 Recreational Property .................6130 Farms & Ranches British Columbia........................ 6131 Alberta ....................................... 6132 Saskatchewan ............................ 6133 Manitoba ....................................6134 Pastures .....................................6136 Wanted .......................................6138 Acreages ....................................6139 Miscellaneous ........................... 6140 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES All Terrain Vehicles ...................... 6161 Boats & Watercraft ...................... 6162 Campers & Trailers ......................6164 Golf Cars ......................................6165 Motor Homes ...............................6166 Motorcycles ................................. 6167 Snowmobiles ...............................6168 Refrigeration .................................. 6180

RENTALS & ACCOMMODATIONS Apartments & Houses ..................6210 Vacation Accommodations .......................6245 Restaurant Supplies .......................6320 Sausage Equipment ....................... 6340 Sawmills......................................... 6360 Scales ............................................. 6380 PEDIGREED SEED Cereal Seeds Barley ........................................ 6404 Corn...........................................6406 Durum ....................................... 6407 Oats ........................................... 6410 Rye .............................................6413 Triticale ......................................6416 Wheat .........................................6419 Forage Seeds Alfalfa.........................................6425 Annual Forage ........................... 6428 Clover .........................................6431 Grass Seeds .............................. 6434 Oilseeds Canola ...................................... 6440 Flax ........................................... 6443 Pulse Crops Beans ........................................ 6449 Chickpeas ..................................6452 Lentil ..........................................6455 Peas........................................... 6458 Specialty Crops Canary Seeds ............................ 6464 Mustard ......................................6467 Potatoes .................................... 6470 Sunflower...................................6473 Other Specialty Crops................. 6476 COMMON SEED Cereal Seeds ............................... 6482 Forage Seeds............................... 6485 Grass Seeds ................................ 6488 Oilseeds .......................................6491 Pulse Crops ................................. 6494 Various .........................................6497 Organic Seed ................. See Class 5947 FEED MISCELLANEOUS Feed Grain................................... 6505 Hay & Straw .................................6510 Pellets & Concentrates ................ 6515 Fertilizer...................................... 6530 Feed Wanted ............................... 6540 Seed Wanted ................................6542 Sewing Machines ............................6710 Sharpening Services ....................... 6725 Sporting Goods ...............................6825 Outfitters .....................................6827 Stamps & Coins .............................. 6850 Swap................................................6875 Tanks ...............................................6925 Tarpaulins .......................................6975 Tenders............................................7025 Tickets .............................................7027 Tires ............................................... 7050 Tools ............................................... 7070 Travel...............................................7095 Water Pumps...................................7150 Water Treatment ............................ 7200 Welding ...........................................7250 Well Drilling ................................... 7300 Winches.......................................... 7400 CAREERS Career Training .............................. 8001 Child Care....................................... 8002 Construction ..................................8004 Domestic Services .........................8008 Farm / Ranch .................................. 8016 Forestry / Logging .......................... 8018 Help Wanted .................................. 8024 Management ...................................8025 Mining .............................................8027 Oilfield ........................................... 8030 Professional ....................................8032 Sales / Marketing ...........................8040 Trades / Technical .......................... 8044 Truck Drivers .................................. 8046 Employment Wanted (prepaid) ..................................... 8050

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WINTER CEREALS PRODUCERS

5TH ANNUAL LETHBRIDGE Antique Toy Show and Sale, January 18th, 10AM 6PM and January 19th, 10AM - 4PM. Lethbridge Exhibition Park (main Pavilion).

Toys, Antiques and Collectibles. Ph: 403-381-9056, lethtoyshow@gmail.com

M A RK YO UR CA L EN D A RS FO R CRO P P RO D UCTIO N W EEK ’S O P EN IN G EV EN T Monday January 13, 2014

SASKATCHEWAN WINTER CEREALS DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING SASKATOON INN, SASKATOON REGISTRATION STARTS 8:30 AM

GET TH E L ATEST N EW S O N W IN TER C ER EAL S R ESEAR C H , N EW V AR IETIES, R EGUL ATIO N S AN D M UC H M O R E. ALL WINTER WHEAT, FALL RYE AND WINTER TRITICALE GROWERS WELCOME.

For more information 1-866-472-4611 Email: jake@swcdc.info

Saskatoon Farm Toy and Collectible Show at the German Culture Center, Jan. 10th, 11th and 12th, 2012. Fri. 5 PM- 9 PM; Sat. 10 AM- 5 PM; Sun. 10 AM- 4 PM. Special features: Farm Toys and Scenes; Construction Equipment; Cars, Trucks and much more. For more info call: 306-237-4747, Saskatoon, SK.

ADRIAN’S MAGNETO SERVICE GuaranAIRCRAFT PRE-PURCHASES AND IM- teed repairs on mags and ignitors. Repairs.

PORTS Border Aircraft Maintenance offer- Parts. Sales. 204-326-6497. Box 21232, ing pre-purchase inspections and imports Steinbach, MB. R5G 1S5. anywhere in North America. Having Minot, ND nearby makes travelling expenses low and Peace Gardens customs airport a short 10 minute flight to Deloraine. All imports done in-house at CJJ4 in new spacious hangar built January, 2013. Call/text 204-747-4787 for more info and estimates 1966 PA28-235, TTAF 2800, TSOH 400, borderair@hotmail.ca Deloraine, MB. Prop 573, Collins stack, fresh annual this PERKINS POWERED DSL. airplane, tugger week, dual Nav/Coms, ADF, 406 ELT, EI rated for 12.4 tonnes towing capacity, 274 engine gauges, 1300 lb. payload, LR tanks, hrs., $10,500. 306-668-2020, Saskatoon, Auto Gas STC, B.A.S. harness, strobes, ask- www.northtownmotors.com DL #908171. ing $55,000. For more info contact nnbbtar@gmail.com Kelowna, BC. BARON 58P, 1983, 3900 AFTT, engines 30/30 TSO, Ram Series I modifications, props 186/30 TSO, de-ice and anti-icing; BARON BE-58, engines 231/791 TSO, props 74/74 TSO, autopilot; CESSNA 414, 9046 AFTT, engines Ram Series VI, 1048/482 TSO, 1057/471 TSO, S-Tec autopilot; PIPER Aztec C, 4280 AFTT, engines 1245/409 hrs. TSO, props 269/269 TSO, new paint and int. 2007; 3 TRAVEL AIR’S, 1964, 1966 and 1968, former flight school aircraft, IFR cert.; BEAVER, 1959, converted from US military L-20A Model, 8184 AFTT, eng. 274 hrs. TSO, overhauled

by Covington aircraft eng. 2007; PIPER Navajo, 8859 AFTT, Cleveland wheels and b r a k e s , c a r g o d o o r, K a n n a d E LT. 403-637-2250, Water Valley, AB.

LYCOMING 0-320, 150/160 HP, excellent condition, 2200 hours. 403-327-4582, 403-308-0062, Lethbridge, AB. 1991 RANS S-10 Sakota, midwing two place aerobatic taildragger, 304 TTAF, 583 Rotax, 90 HP, 110 MPH, inverted capability, affordable aerobatics, $24,000 OBO. Call 306-625-3922, Ponteix, SK. 150 HP FRANKLIN engine, 1146.32 hrs., complete running, firewall forward, $1500 LYCOMING 0-290-D, 135 HP, 1100 OBO. Call 780-812-1813, Bonnyville, AB. SMOH, FWF c/w mount and exhaust, exc. cond. Lethbridge, AB., 403-327-4582, 1959 CESSNA 172A, TTSN 1312.4, new 403-308-0062. dual channel radio w/dual intercom, transponder Mode C, new GPS mapping, clean NEED YOUR CESSNA thrush air tractor inside and out, 8/10. 306-838-2131 or wings rebuilt? Phone 204-362-0406, Morden, MB. 306-460-8530, Kindersley, SK.

WIRELESS DRIVEWAY ALARMS, calving barn cameras, backup cameras for RVs, trucks and combines etc., home and shop video surveillance - View from any computer or Smart phone. Free shipping. Call 403-616-6610, Calgary, AB.

WANTED: COCKSHUTT TRACTORS, especially 50, 570 Super and 20, running or not, equipment, brochures, manuals and memorabilia. We pick up at your farm. Jim Harkness, RR 4, Harriston, ON., N0G 1Z0, 519-338-3946, fax: 519-338-2756.

WORKING STEAM TRACTORS double acting brass cylinder and piston, forward, reverse and neutral controls, plus working whistle. Runs 15 minutes per fueling.

Regular $449.95, Christmas sale $299.96. www.yesteryeartoyscanada.com Phone 1-800-481-1353.

WRECKING FOR PARTS: 600 IHC and JD H and AR; Also have parts for other older tractors. Call 780-755-2185, Edgerton, AB.

1979 FORD THUNDERBIRD, 78,000 org. kms., 351 motor, power windows, A/C, cruise control, this is an original car in excellent condition; 1990 Lincoln Towncar, 112,000 miles, all options, in showroom condition. Call 306-795-3349 or 306-795-7349 cell, Ituna, SK.

1977 VOLVO 245 wagon. Additional 240’s 1964 JD 4020 diesel, restored. Call for parts. Offers? 306-946-3656, Yellow 306-873-0214, Tisdale, SK. Grass, SK.

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WANTED: 1958 PONTIAC or Chev 2 door SASKATOON TRUCK PARTS CENTRE hardtop in restorable condition. Call Ltd. North Corman Industrial Park.

204-223-0923, Winnipeg, MB. New and used parts available for 3 ton highway tractors including custom built 1962 CHRYSLER SPORT 2 door coupe, tandem converters and wet kits. All truck rare black on grey color, 14 factory op- makes/models bought and sold. Shop sertions, original owner, clearing estate, of- vice available. Specializing in repair and fered at $6500. All inquiries answered. custom rebuilding for transmissions and Contact Wes 403-936-5572, Calgary, AB. differentials. Now offering driveshaft JIM’S CLASSIC CORNER. Buy classic and repair and assembly from passenger antique autos, running or not, but must be vehicles to heavy trucks. For more info call 306-668-5675 or 1-877-362-9465. rolling. Call 204-997-4636, Winnipeg, MB. www.saskatoontruckparts.ca DL #914394 WANTED: TRACTOR MANUALS, sales brochures, tractor catalogs. 306-373-8012, Saskatoon, SK. BORDER CITY COLLECTOR SHOW, Lloydminster Stockade Convention Centre, SK-AB, Sat. Mar. 8, 9AM to 6PM, Sun. Mar. 9, 10AM to 4PM, 2014. Featuring antiques, farm toys, coins and more! Mark your calendar now. Special this year, large model train display courtesy of the Edmonton Model Train Club. Must be seen. Brad: 780-846-2977, or Don: 306-825-3584.

CHOICE OF 2 ice resurfacers: Zamboni or Olympia, x-government, $17,500 - natural gas, $20,500 - propane. Call 306-668-2020 www.northtownmotors.com DL #908171.

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TRUCK BONEYARD INC. Specializing in obsolete parts, all makes. Trucks bought for wrecking. 306-771-2295, Balgonie, SK. C H E C K OUT OUR parts specials at: www.Maximinc.Com/parts or call Maxim Truck & Trailer, 1-888-986-2946.

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WRECKING SEMI-TRUCKS, lots of parts.

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REMOTE CONTROL TRAILER CHUTE openers can save you time, energy and keep you safe this seeding season. FM remote controls provide maximum range and instant response while high torque drives operate the toughest of chutes.

Easy installation. Brehon Agrisystems call 306-933-2655 or visit us online at: www.brehonag.com Saskatoon, SK. 2- 2007 PRESTIGE LODE-KING Super B’s.

One with new: paint, half round fenders, tarps, tires, safetied, $55,000; 2nd has flat fenders, air ride, pup has some rust, safeVS TRUCK WORKS Inc. Parting out GM tied, $38,000. 403-952-0098, Burdett, AB. 1/2 and 1 ton trucks. Call 403-972-3879, ALL ALUMINUM TANDEMS, tridems and G o r d o n o r J o a n n e , A l s a s k , S K . Super B Timpte grain trailers. Call Maxim www.vstruckworks.com Truck & Trailer, 1-888-986-2946 or see: ONE OF SASK’s largest inventory of used www.Maximinc.Com heavy truck parts. 3 ton tandem diesel mo- CHECK OUT OUR inventory of quality used tors and transmissions and differentials for highway tractors, view information at all makes! Can Am Truck Export Ltd., www.titantrucksales.com 1-800-938-3323.

2004 LODE-KING SUPER B open end grain WRECKING TRUCKS: All makes all trailers, 11x22.5 tires 70%, air ride, safemodels. Need parts? Call 306-821-0260 tied, good condition, asking $32,500. or email: junkman.2010@hotmail.com Phone 204-857-1700, Gladstone, MB. 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. NEW BLUEHILLS GOOSENECK stock, 20’, SLEEPERS AND DAYCABS. New and used. $13,900; 18’, $11,900. Call 306-445-5562, Huge inventory across Western Canada at Delmas, SK. www.Maximinc.Com or call Maxim Truck & 2007 WILSON 53’ tri-axle cattlepot, air Trailer, 1-888-986-2946. ride, nose decking, full foldup doghouse, DIESEL AND GAS ENGINES - Medium good floors, brakes and tires. new safety, Duty. Cummins 5.9; Cat 3116; Ford 6.6- 6 $39,000. 306-435-2149, Moosomin, SK. cyl. w/auto. trans. Gas: IH 304, 345; Ford YEAR END PRICING: On all in stock stock 370; GM 366TBI. Call Phoenix Auto, Lucky trailers, 20’ and 24’, steel and aluminum.

Lake, SK., 1-877-585-2300.

Starting at $10,500. Assiniboia, SK. Call WRECKING VOLVO TRUCKS: Misc. axles Glen 306-640-8034, gm93@sasktel.net and parts. Also tandem trailer suspension 2007 WILSON cattle/hog trailer, $52,000; axles. 306-539-4642, Regina, SK. 2007 MERRITT cattle/hog trailer, $52,000.

WRECKING LATE MODEL TRUCKS: 1/2 403-625-4658, Claresholm, AB. tons, 3/4 tons, 1 tons, 4x4’s, vans, SUV’s. WILSON ALUMINUM STOCK trailer, like Also large selection of Cummins diesel new cond., just over 8’ wide, 32’ floor, 8’ motors, Chevs and Fords as well. Phone on the neck. Winter kit and decking to haul Edmonton- 1-800-294-4784, or Calgary- smaller livestock, $27,000. 780-812-8733, 1-800-294-0687. We ship anywhere. We Ardmore, AB. have everything, almost.

NEW AND USED MERRITT aluminum stock SOUTHSIDE AUTO WRECKERS located trailers. Darin 204-526-7407 Cypress River Weyburn, SK., 306-842-2641. Used car MB www.merrittgoosenecks.com DL 4143 parts, light truck to semi-truck parts. We 1995 TRAVALONG 20’ with rubber mats, buy scrap iron and non-ferrous metals. little rust, $5000. Can email pics.

306-266-4211, Wood Mountain, SK., 1992 MERRITT 48’ cattle trailer, excellent SCHOOL BUSES: 1986 to 2002, 20-66 condition, fresh Sask. safety, $22,000. pass., $1600 and up. Phoenix Auto, Lucky 306-372-4775, Luseland, SK. Lake, SK., 1-877-585-2300. DL #320074.

2011 DOEPKER RGN machinery trailer, 53’ tri-axle, c/w alum. pullouts, rear strobes, and pullout lights, side winches, alum rims $63,000. 780-305-3547, Neerlandia, AB. TOPGUN TRAILER SALES “For those who demand the best.” PRECISION AND AGASSIZ TRAILERS (flatdecks, end dumps, enclosed cargo). 1-855-255-0199, Moose Jaw, SK. www.topguntrailersales.ca

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RPM Automotive Sundre: 1-888-638-4525 sales@kieferbuiltcanada.com Automan Trailers Prince Albert: 1-800-252-0840 automan@kieferbuiltcanada.com Smyl RV: St. Paul: 1-800-522-4105 smyl@kieferbuiltcanada.com F.M. Trailer World Vulcan, AB: 1-877-205-1999 stacey@kieferbuiltcanada.com Strathmore, AB: 403-934-6833 holly@kieferbuiltcanada.com

www.kieferbuiltcanada.com 2 LODE-KING DROPDECK 48’ sprayer trailers, w/cradles, 3250 gal. tank, 3” pump and handler. Call 306-397-2678, Edam, SK.

MIDLAND CLAM GRAVEL trailer, 3 axle, spring ride, near new brakes, drums, tires, alum. rims, vg cond., $25,000. Can deliver.

204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB.

NEW PRODUCT!! BEHNKE 53’ air ride 1998 OLDS 88LS, 66,000 orig. kms, load- s p r a y e r t r a i l e r o n l y $ 4 2 , 5 0 0 . C a l l ed, white, cloth, like new, $6000. Ph. 1-888-435-2626 or visit your local Flaman location. www.flaman.com for more info.

306-922-8155, Prince Albert, SK. 2 0 0 7 C H E V RO L E T C O RV E T T E , S t k . 1991 JC TRAILERS, double drop lowbed, #V117871, $53,900. D&D Vehicle Sales & w/hyd. removable gooseneck. Tandem Service, Camrose, AB, 780-672-4400, axle spring ride, 28’ in the well. Flip over 2005 and 2003 ADVANCE TC406 alum. front ramps, 80% LowPro 22.5 rubber, w/2 tankers, 34,000 liters, air ride VIPK, safewww.ddsales.com new mounted spares, 9 swingouts and 10 tied, $38,500. 306-752-4909, Melfort, SK. lashing rings per side, recent AB safety, nice straight trailer, $20,500. Email pictures available. 403-638-3934, ask for Jeff, Sundre, AB. 2011 PRECISION (DAKOTA), 48’ tri-axle grain trailer, 2 hopper, air ride, $32,000 OBO. 306-831-8757, Elrose, SK. NEW WILSON SUPER B in stock, tridem, one 2 hopper, two 3 hoppers, also tandem; 2012 Doepker Super B, alum. rims; 2008 Lode-King alum. open end Super B, alum. rims, air ride, also 2009 w/lift axles; 1995 Castleton tridem, air ride; 17’ A-train pup, very clean, certified. 306-356-4550, Dodsland SK. DL #905231. www.rbisk.ca

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2010 MIDLAND CLAM gravel trailer, 3 axle, air ride, new MB. safety, flip back tarp, vg cond., 11.4x24.5 tires on alum. rims, $ 4 0 , 0 0 0 . C a n d e l i ve r. C a l l a ny t i m e 204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB. ALL ALUMINUM TANDEMS, tridems and Super B Timpte grain trailers. Call Maxim Truck & Trailer, 1-888-986-2946 or see: www.Maximinc.Com 11’ WIDE, 16 wheeler flip neck beavertail, safetied, $34,000; 9’ wide tandem lowbed, beavertail, $26,000; Tri-axle detach 50 ton, $38,000. 306-563-8765 Canora SK

2013 CUSTOM BUILT 20’ grain pup. Order today and choose from options, paint and decals, base price $27,800. Independent steering axle can be pulled by truck/trailer or tractor. This unit $28,600. Call for details! 1-888-405-8457 or 306-493-2506, www.kandkent.ca Delisle, SK.

2013 CANCADE ROUND tub end dump gravel trailer, air ride, 16,000 kms, 11R24.5 on outside alum. rims, new MB. s a f e t y , $ 4 9 , 0 0 0 . C a n d e l i v e r.

204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB. 2006 MUVALL MACHINERY trailer, 53’ triaxle, hyd. beavertail and winch, aluminum 1996 LODE-KING SUPER B grain trailers pullouts to 14’, $60,000. 780-305-3547, closed end, exc., spring ride, 24.5 tires at Neerlandia, AB. 50%, tarps vg, round fenders, very little rust, paint vg. Farm used, lower mileage, GOOD TRAILERS, REASONABLY priced. $37,000. Lloyd Sproule, 403-627-2764 or Tandem axle, gooseneck, 8-1/2x24’, Bea403-627-7363, Pincher Creek, AB. vertail and ramps, 14,000 GVW, $6900; or triple axle, $7900. All trailers custom built 2000 LODE-KING SUPER B grain trailers, from 2000 to 20,000 lbs., DOT approved. closed end, exc., air ride, 22.5 tires at 50%, Call Dumonceau Trailers, 306-796-2006, tarps very good, flat fenders, very little Central Butte, SK. rust, paint vg, farm used, lower mileage, $41,000. Ph Lloyd Sproule, Pincher Creek, CHECK OUT OUR inventory of quality used highway tractors, view information at AB., 403-627-2764 or 403-627-7363. www.titantrucksales.com SANDBLAST AND PAINT your grain trailers, boxes, flatdecks and more. We use in- 53’ AND 48’ tridem and tandem stepdecks, dustrial undercoat and paint. Can zinc coat w/wo sprayer cradles; Two 48’ tandem 10’ for added rust protection. Quality work- wide, beavertail, flip ramps, air ride, low manship guaranteed. Prairie Sandblasting kms; 1991 Trail King machinery trailer, hyd. tail; 53’, 48’, 28’ tridem and tandem and Painting, 306-744-7930, Saltcoats, SK. highboys, all steel and combos. SUPER B 1997 DOPEKER SUPER B grain trailers, HIGHBOYS; A-train tanker will separate closed end, 24.5 tires, spring ride, $25,000 water or fert.; Tandem and S/A converter Call 306-424-2690 eves. Montmartre, SK. with drop hitch; 53’-28’ van trailers; B-train salvage trailers; Tandem lowboy, 9’ wide; High clearance sprayer trailer w/tanks and chem handlers. 306-356-4550, NORMS SANDBLASTING & PAINT, 40 www.rbisk.ca DL # 905231. years body and paint experience. We do 24’ GOOSENECK tridem 21,000 lbs, $7890; metal and fiberglass repairs and integral to Bumper pull tandem lowboy: 18’, 14,000 daycab conversions. Sandblasting and lbs., $3975; 16’, 10,000 lbs., $3090; 16’, paint to trailers, trucks and heavy equip. 7 0 0 0 l b s . , $ 2 6 5 0 . F a c t o r y d i r e c t .

Endura primers and topcoats. A one stop 888-792-6283. www.monarchtrailers.com shop. Norm 306-272-4407, Foam Lake SK. BEHNKE DROP DECK semi style and NEW 2014 TANDEM or tri-axle, spring or pintle hitch sprayer trailers. Air ride, air ride, steel or alum. Cheapest in western t a n d e m a n d t r i d e m s . C o n t a c t S K : Canada. 306-563-8765, Canora, SK. 306-398-8000; AB: 403-350-0336.

NEW STOCK: 3 - 2014 45’ Neville tri-axle C H E C K OUT OUR parts specials at: air ride, 78” sides, 3 hopper, side chutes, www.Maximinc.Com/parts or call Maxim Truck & Trailer, 1-888-986-2946. $44,000. 306-563-8765, Canora, SK.

SNOWMOBILE TRAILERS are in stock at Flaman. Check out the 2 place enclosed S u m m i t S e r i e s s t a r t i n g at $ 8 , 9 9 5 . www.flaman.com/trailers 2014 WILSON FOREMAN 30’ stock trailer 3x700 lb. axles, $29,999 plus GST. Ray’s Tr a i l e r S a l e s . C a l l C o r y o r D o n , 780-672-4596, Camrose, AB. PRECISION TRAILERS: Gooseneck and bumper hitch. You’ve seen the rest, now own the best. Hoffart Services, 306-957-2033, www.precisiontrailer.com

WWW.TITANTRUCKSALES.COM to view information and to check out our inventory of quality used highway tractors!

RING IN THE New Year with a great truck from Greenlight Auto & Truck. A huge selection of 2013 leather GM DuraMax’s. Saskatoon, SK. www.GreenlightAuto.ca CHECK OUT OUR inventory of quality used highway tractors, view information at www.titantrucksales.com 2013 GMC SIERRA 2500 SLT, leather, dsl, sunroof, 6 available, starting at $49,995.

Greenlight Truck & Auto, Saskatoon, SK. DL #311430. www.GreenlightAuto.ca 2013 GMC SIERRA 2500 SLT, 6.6L dsl., Allison, leather, 4x4, $54,995. DL# 311430.

Greenlight Truck & Auto, 306-934-1455, Saskatoon, SK. www.GreenlightAuto.ca 2013 GMC SIERRA 2500 SLT, 41,000 kms., 4x4, loaded, leather, dsl., $53,995.

Greenlight Truck & Auto, Saskatoon, SK. DL #311430. www.GreenlightAuto.ca 2013 GMC SIERRA 2500 LTZ, 52,000 kms., fully loaded, diesel, leather, $54,995.

Greenlight Truck & Auto, Saskatoon, SK. DL #311430. www.GreenlightAuto.ca 2013 CHEV SILVERADO 3500 LTZ, dually, 15,000 kms., fully loaded, dsl., leather.

Greenlight Truck & Auto, Saskatoon, SK. DL #311430. www.GreenlightAuto.ca 2012 DODGE RAM 2500 SLT, Outdoors Man, 89,000 kms., loaded, 6.7L, $44,995.

Greenlight Truck & Auto, Saskatoon, SK. DL #311430. www.GreenlightAuto.ca 2 0 1 2 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500, Stock #V180686, $55,900. D&D Vehicle Sales & Service, Camrose, AB. 780-672-4400 or visit www.ddsales.com 2011 FORD F-150 SVT Raptor 52,879, Stk. #VC70228, $47,900. D&D Vehicle Sales & Service, Camrose, AB., 780-672-4400, www.ddsales.com 2011 CHEV SILVERADO 2500HD LTZ Stock #V248596, $52,900. D&D Vehicle Sales & Service, Camrose, AB., 780-672-4400 www.ddsales.com 2010 GMC SIERRA 1500 LT, 5.3L 4x4, PST paid, 147,000 kms., Black Beauty $21,995.

Greenlight Truck & Auto, Saskatoon, SK. DL #311430. www.GreenlightAuto.ca 2010 CHEV SILVERADO 1500 LTZ, 72,000 kms., PST paid, loaded, 5.3L, 4x4, $31,995.

Greenlight Truck & Auto, Saskatoon, SK. DL #311430. www.GreenlightAuto.ca 2010 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500 LTZ Stk. #V214835, $29,900. D&D Vehicle Sales & Service, Camrose, AB. 780-672-4400 or visit www.ddsales.com 2009 NISSAN TITAN, 5.6L, silver, 40,409 kms, SK-U0721, $24,995. DL #914077.

Call 1-888-240-2415 or visit our website: www.subaruofsaskatoon.ca 2008 GMC SIERRA 1500 SLT, AC, CC, CD, leather, black, auto., 73,249 kms, Stk# SK-U0705, $28,995. 1-888-240-2415 or www.subaruofsaskatoon.ca DL #914077.

2007 DODGE REGULAR cab, dsl, 4WD, 207,000 kms, very clean truck, never had 5th wheel, $18,000. 306-939-4480, Earl Grey, SK.

2006 FORD F350 V8, white, 224,555 kms, DECKS, DRY VANS, reefers, storage trail- SK-U01140A, $18,995. Call for details ers at: www.Maximinc.Com or call Maxim 1-888-240-2415 or visit our website: www.subaruofsaskatoon.ca DL #914077.

Truck & Trailer, 1-888-986-2946.

1995 BEELINE TRI-AXLE LOG TRAILER, 12x22.5 tires, extra bunks, air ride, safetied, winter use only, not used in last 6 2004 FORD F-350, diesel, 6 spd., 4x4, 11’ yrs., good and straight. Phone Ken flatdeck, 5th wheel trailer hitch, safetied, 306-468-7909, Canwood, SK. great farm truck, $8000. 1-866-938-8537.

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DIESEL 2006 JEEP Liberty Sport, 115,000 kms, 4x4, auto., mint cond., $14,900; 2013 Lincoln MKX AWD SUV, black, 32,000 kms, heated/cool seats, balance of warranty, $38,900. K&L Equipment, Regina/Ituna, SK. 306-795-7779, 306-537-2027 or email ladimer@sasktel.net DL #910885.

RING IN THE New Year with a great truck from Greenlight Auto & Truck. A huge selection of 2013 leather GM DuraMax’s. Saskatoon, SK. www.GreenlightAuto.ca

Trucks, Trailers, Truck Bodies, “The right choice, is AUTOMATIC!” Specializing in top quality, affordablypriced, work-ready trucks with boxes or as tractors, mostly 10-speed Autoshift or Ultrashift transmissions. Most trucks are from large American fleets: very little rust, strictly maintained, and all highway miles.

Also a dealer for Cancade, truck bodies and trailers.

Grain Trucks, Silage Trucks, Bale Trucks, Highway Tractors

Hwy. 3, Seven Persons, AB (Medicine Hat, AB)

PH. 403-977-1624 rawlyn@automatictruck.com

www.automatictruck.com 1976 CHEVY GRAIN truck w/hoist, C60, 350 Motor, 4 spd., 19,526 miles, $8700+gst. Perfect for acreage owner (hauling water) or roofing contractor. Call Jan at 306-374-2733, Saskatoon, SK. 1976 DODGE 500, 14’ B&H, rebuilt motor.

Runs good, power steering hose leaks.

Used for second truck, bought a bigger one, $2000 OBO. 780-336-6378, Irma, AB. 1976 FORD F-700 4 tonne w/drill fill, recent work, v.g. truck. Can email pics, $8000. 306-266-4211, Wood Mountain, SK 1981 CHEV TANDEM, new engine, 427 w/5 and 2 trans., full tandem, 18’ box, new hoist, roll tarp and remote endgate, $20,000 OBO. 403-666-2260, 403-548-1569, Etzikom, AB 1982 CHEV TANDEM grain truck, gas, 58,000 kms, with steel B&H, $11,000.

403-577-2479, Consort, AB. 1987 FORD F700, 16x8.5’ B&H, seed tank, vg 370 gas engine, vg radial tires, 5 spd., $8900. Phoenix Auto, Lucky Lake, SK. 1-877-585-2300. DL #320074.

2001 FREIGHTLINER FL80, 300 HP, 9 spd. trans., new 16’ ultracell BH&T package, exc. cond., no rust, only $37,500. Call for details, 306-946-8522, Saskatoon, SK.

2001 STERLING, 430 Detroit, 3 pedal AutoShift, 10 spd., air ride, new drive tires, new BH&T, Sask. safety, good fleet maintained truck, $57,900. Cam-Don Motors Ltd. 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK. 2004 FREIGHTLINER M2 tandem, Cat dsl., Allison auto, new 20’ CIM box pkg, w/ tarp, safetied, no rust California truck, only $59,500. 306-946-8522, Saskatoon SK 2004 IHC 4400 new body style, 466 Allison auto., C&C, will take 20’ box, low low miles, $39,900; 2001 IHC 4900, 466 Allison auto., 18’ BH&T, 130,000 miles, $44,900; 2003 IHC 8100, C&C, 370 HP Cummins, 6 spd. Allison auto., will fit 18-20’ box, $29,900. K&L Equipment, Regina/Ituna, SK. DL #910885.

306-795-7779 or 306-537-2027, or email ladimer@sasktel.net

2006 HONDA RIDGELINE 4x4, dark green, Stk# SK-S2590A, 93,000 kms, $16,995.

DL #914077. Call 1-866-980-0260 or www.subaruofsaskatoon.ca 2007 DODGE 2500 crewcab, 4x4, 5.7 HEMI eng., auto. trans., PW, 269,000 kms, $11,900. Phoenix Auto, Lucky Lake, SK., 1-877-585-2300, DL #320074.

2007 FORD F150 Lariat, 4x4, leather, red, 5.4L 90,347 kms, Stock #SK-U0460, 2005 IH 9200 AutoShift and 2007 T800 $ 2 6 , 4 9 5 . C a l l 1 - 8 6 6 - 9 8 0 - 0 2 6 0 . D L KW, elec. tarp, pintle hitch, 13 spd. Ultra#914077. www.subaruofsaskatoon.ca Shift, Cat C15, new 20’ BH&T; 1976 GMC 6500, 366, 5&2, 16’ wood box.

306-356-4550, Dodsland, SK. DL #905231 www.rbisk.ca

WILSON ALUMINUM TANDEM, TRI-AXLE & SUPER B GRAIN TRAILERS

Andres specializes in the sales, service and rental of agricultural and commercial trailers.

Call for a quote

W e will m a tc h c om petitor pric ing spec for spec Lethbridge, AB Nisku, AB 1-888-834-8592 1-888-955-3636 Visit our website at:

www.andrestrailer.com

2008 DODGE 3500 diesel, 4x4, 88,000 kms, asking $33,000 OBO. More to choose from. www.diamonddholdings.ca Dodsland, SK. 306-463-8888. DL#909463.

2009 GM SIERRA ext. cab 4x4, 54,000 kms, $16,500. Phone: 250-782-8233 leave m s g . , D aw s o n C r e e k , B C . o r e m a i l : old_rifleman@yahoo.ca CHECK OUT OUR inventory of quality used highway tractors, view information at www.titantrucksales.com NEW INTERNATIONAL TERRASTAR 3 ton 4x4 at: www.Maximinc.Com or call Maxim Truck & Trailer, 1-888-986-2946.

2006 FREIGHTLINER Columbia, Mercedes 460 HP, 12 spd. AutoShift, new 20’ Berg’s grain box w/remote chute/hoist, good rubber, full lockers, complete pintle plate, good clean truck, $62,000 OBO. Contact Henry at 204-324-7593, Altona, MB. 2006 MACK, 460 HP, 10 spd. Eaton AutoShift; 2006 IHC 9200 Eagle, ISX Cummins, 12 spd. Meritor auto. Both w/new 20’x65” B&H and fresh SK. safeties.

306-270-6399, www.78truxsales.com Saskatoon, SK. DL# 316542.

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1995 VOLVO BIG Shack, wet kit, alum. budd rims, 12/22.5 rubber, good running order, needs body work; 1998 S-Can trailer 48’-53’, safety expired end of October, excellent condition. Will part out or as sell as unit 306-466-2261, Leask, SK. 2000 IH 8100, daycab, tandem, 370 HP Cummins, 10 spd., air ride, premium, no rust truck, only $24,500. Call for details, 306-946-8522, Saskatoon, SK. 2006 KENWORTH T800, AUTOSHIFT, 10 spd., new B&H, ISM Cummins, very clean.

Also trucks available with ISX Cummins and no box. Call 204-673-2382, Melita, MB. DL #4525.

ATTENTION FARMERS: Very large selection of tandem grain trucks, AutoShifts and standards, Cancade and Neu Star boxes. Call Yellowhead Sales 306-783-2899, Yorkton, SK. DL #916328.

2000 IH 8100, tandem, air ride, AC, low m i l e s , M I I C u m m i n s , 1 0 s p d . , o n ly $22,500. 306-946-8522, Saskatoon, SK. 2000 IHC 9200, C12 Cat, 430 HP, 10 spd.

AutoShift w/clutch petal, 3-way locks, 51” flattop sleeper, 60% rubber, new rear brakes, cold AC, new AB safety, $15,000.

Email pics avail. 403-638-3934, Sundre AB

2005 KENWORTH W900B tractor, 530 Cummins, 18 spd., 46 rears, 4-way locks, AUTOMATIC AUTOMATIC 2010 IH Pro- new bearing roll, oil pump and clutch, Beastar premium, Cummins, new 20’ B&H, roll cons, headache rack and chain hangers, tarp $72,000. 306-563-8765, Canora, SK. 60% rubber, new AB. safety, $51,000. Call Jeff 403-638-3934, Sundre, AB. AUTOSHIFT TRUCKS AVAILABLE: Boxed tandems and tractor units. Contact David 2005 PETERBILT 379L, 63” bunk, C-15, 306-887-2094, 306-864-7055, Kinistino, 1,245,000 kms., 24.5 rubber, 13 spd.

SK. DL #327784. www.davidstrucks.com trans., good cond.; 2007 Peterbilt 378 daycab, heavy spec. truck, C-15, 411,000 CHECK OUT OUR inventory of quality used kms., full lockers, wet kit, 14,000 front, 46 highway tractors, view information at rears, 22.5 rubber, 18 spd. trans., good www.titantrucksales.com condition. Call 204-638-1068, Sifton, MB. COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL MFG. for 2007 IHC 9200 Eagle, C13 Cat, 625,000 grain box pkgs., decks, gravel boxes, HD kms. 2006 IHC 9200 daycab, ISX Cumcombination grain and silage boxes, pup mins, 650,000 kms. Both w/13 spd. Eaton trailers, frame alterations, custom paint, UltraShifts and fresh SK safeties. Phone complete service. Visit our plant at Hum- 306-270-6399, www.78truxsales.com at boldt, SK or call 306-682-2505 for prices.

Saskatoon, SK. DL 316542.

REMOTE CONTROL ENDGATE AND 2007 INT. 9900 daycab, 654,150 kms, 46 hoist systems can save you time, energy rears, 18 spd, 11x24.5 tires, 226 WB, Cat and keep you safe this harvest season. twin turbo 500 HP, wet kit, scale pads on Give Brehon Agrisystems a call at 5th wheel, fresh safety, $47,500. Shell3 0 6 - 9 3 3 - 2 6 5 5 o r v i s i t u s o n l i n e at brook. Tom 306-747-3292, 780-713-5967. www.brehonag.com Saskatoon, SK. 2008, 2- 2007, 2005, T800 KWs, 500 Cat, 18 spd., 46 diffs, 4-way locks w/Roobar bumpers; 378 and 379 Pete, 4- 2006s, 1978 MACK R600, 296,000 original kms, 2005, 2004, 2003, Cat, 18 spd., 4-way 300+, 6 spd., Mack 38’s, 15’ Arne’s, pup locks, all w/Roobar bumpers; 2006 W900 plumbed. Needs tires. $15,900 plus GST. KW daycab, Cat, 18 spd; 2007 T800 KW, 306-731-7186, Craven, SK., or email Cat C15, 13 spd. UltraShift; 2003 Freightliner Classic, Cat, 18 spd, new rubber; d.d.mcmillan@sasktel.net 1999 9300 IH, dual stacks, dual breathers, 2005 STERLING TANDEM dump truck new 60 Detroit, 13 spd; 1996 T800 KW 500 Cat, BH&T, hitch, C13 Cat, 10 spd., black/black, recent work orders. 306-356-4550, Dods$44,000. 306-563-8765, Canora, SK. land, SK. DL #905231 www.rbisk.ca 2006 and 2007 IHC 9200, both have new 16’ Cancade gravel box and tarp. Phone Yellowhead Sales 306-783-2899, Yorkton, SK. DL #916328.

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 2011 PROSTAR IHC 500 HP Maxxforge 15 engine, 18 spd. trans., 46,000 rears, 236 WB, 3-way lockers, only 137,000 kms, We1998 PETERBUILT 379, double bunk, flat basto engine and bunk heater, alum. rims, top, 60 series, 15 spd., 40 rears, safetied 11R22.5 Michelin tires at 90%, full rear to Jan. 31. 306-727-2134, Sintaluta, SK. Cain rack w/doors, moose bumper, 73” bunk, gear ratio 3.73 GVW 52,000, $94,000. 204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB 2011 WESTERN STAR, small sleeper, 18 spd. trans., 46 rears, 400,000 kms, Detroit 15, 550 HP, new safety, exc. cond. Call 780-871-4743, Lloydminster, AB.

2012 K EN W ORTH W 9 00, IS X 550 h.p ., 18 s p d ., s u p er 40’s , lo ckers , 8 b a g a ir rid e, 11R22.5 tires a b o u t40% , 405,000 km s , fin a n ce rep o , As kin g. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9 8 ,000 a s is (Offers ) 2010 V o lvo 78 0, 77” Co n d o s leep er, Cu m m in s IS X 400 h.p . tha tca n b e u p gra d ed . E xten d ed w a rra n ties o n en gin e, in jecto rs a n d tu rb o . Un d er 690,000 km s .

2010 M a ck CX U6 13, M P8 485 h.p ., 18 s p d , ca b a n d en gin e hea ter, 3 w a y lo ck u p s , 608,390 km s .

2009 IHC 9 9 00i Ea gle, 72” M id ro o f s leep er, IS X 525, 18 s p d ., 4 w a y lo ckers , 11R24.5 tires , 780,000 km s .

2009 IHC 9 9 00i, 72” high ris e s leep er, 12,000 fro n t, 46,000 rea r, fu ll lo ckers , en gin e a n d ca b w eb a s to s , 11R24.5 tires n ew d rives , 780,000 km s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . As kin g $6 9 ,9 00 2008 IHC 9 9 00i, Da y ca b , Cu m m in s IS X 435 h.p ., 13 s p d . fu ller, 12&40’s , 509,000 km s .

2008 IHC 9 200i, Da y ca b , IS X 435 h.p ., 13 s p d ., 12&40’s , 11R22.5 tires , 510,000 km s .

2008 M a ck CX U6 13, M P8 480 h.p ., 18 s p d ., 12,000 fro n t, 40,000 60’ M id ro o fs leep er, 804,000 km s .

2007 V o lvo 6 30, 61” m id ro o f, NO DPF , NO S CR, D12 465 h.p ., 13 s p d ., 12&40’s , 1,035,700 km s , n ew co m p o n en ts .

2005 V N L 6 4T 6 30, D12 465 h.p ., 12 ZF , 12&40’s , fu ll lo ckers , 1,180,000 km s , As kin g. . . . . . . . . . . . $29 ,000 V HD Gra vel Tru ck , Ju s to ffs ho rtterm lea s e, 2013 VHD gra vel, D13 425 h.p ., I-s hifta u to m a ted , 12&40’s , 16’ gra vel b o x, p in tle hitch fo r p u p , lo ckers , o n ly 10,600 km s .

V HD Gra vel Tru ck , Ju s to ffs ho rtterm lea s e, D13 425 h.p ., I-s hifta u to m a ted , 12&40’s , fu ll lo ckers , 16’ gra vel b o x, 6,500 km s .

Regin a , S K 1-8 00-6 6 7-046 6 S a s k a to o n , S K 1-8 8 8 -242-79 8 8

2012 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO, 58” midroof, Super B spec., loaded, 560 HP, 1850 Torq DD15, 18 spd., 13,200 lb. front, 46,000 lb. rears with 3.91 ratio, 235” wheelbase, 22.5 rubber at 90%, 150 gal. tanks, only 200,000 kms, ext. warranty.

Phone Murray 306-342-7654, Glaslyn, SK.

X-GOVERNMENT AND fleet trucks, single axle, Detroit dsl., power pumper truck, extra cab, telesquirter, auto train, $17,500; 1997 Ford F450 4x4 pumper truck from British helicopter base at Suffield, 7.3 dsl. eng., auto, low kms; X-SaskPower digger and bucket trucks, service trucks, tandem axle picker trucks; F450 Haul-All, side load/end dump, 7.3 dsl. eng., auto; 2006 Freightliner M2 with Mercedes diesel eng., $34,500. 306-668-2020, Saskatoon, SK. www.northtownmotors.com DL #908171.

Western Star Bale Truck · 2005 Western Star, 460 HP Mercedes, Allison auto, 4 way lockers, air ride suspension

403-977-1624

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

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

NEED A LOAN? Own farmland? Bank says CUSTOM SEEDING/ BALING/ SWATHING. n o ? I f y e s t o a b o v e t h r e e , c a l l Also parting 567 baler; Some hay for sale.

Call Alan: 306-463-8423, Marengo, SK. 1-866-405-1228, Calgary, AB. REGULATION DUGOUTS: 120x60x14’ FARM/CORPORATE PROJECTS. Call A.L. $1900; 160x60x14’ $2700; 180x60x14’ Management Group for all your borrowing $3100; 200x60x14’ $3500. Government and lease requirements. 306-790-2020, grants available until 2018. 306-222-8054, Regina, SK. Saskatoon, SK.

1900 SQ. FT. R20 used insulation, very FARM CHEMICAL/ SEED COMPLAINTS good cond., .25¢ per sq. ft. Joseph Wipf We also specialize in: Crop insurance appeals; Chemical drift; Residual herbicide; 306-882-3112, ext. 202, Rosetown, SK. Custom operator issues; Equipment malfunction. Qualified Agrologist on staff. Call Back-Track Investigations for assistance regarding compensation, 1-866-882-4779.

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FARM ACCOUNTING/ UTILITIES Software. It’s totally new and better than ever. Farmtool - Farm Accounting Software; Farmtool Companion - Field, Service, Inventory records and more. WilHAND CRAFTED, STURDY solid pine pole/ Tech Software Ltd. Burstall, SK. Ph/fax storage sheds, can be built to suit your 306-679-2299, email: wiltech@sasktel.net needs. Metal exterior roof, color options www.wil-techsoftware.com available. Call 780-645-4455, ext. 241, St. CHECK OUT OUR inventory of quality used Paul, AB, or check out our website at: highway tractors, view information at www.bqlogcabins.com for more info. or to request a quote. www.titantrucksales.com MOBILE STEAMER/PRESSURE WASHER, very clean unit, 2002 FL80 Freightliner, SA, 280 HP Mercedes Benz, air susp., air brakes, new clutch, new 10 spd. trans, rebuilt 20’ van body, 1260 gal. water tanks, 880,000 BTU burner w/new coil, 650 Cat pump, 3 cyl. Isuzu dsl. eng., extra hoses, tooled and ready to work. Serious inquiries only. 780-524-2179, Valleyview, AB.

1981 INTERNATIONAL DIESEL single axle livestock truck w/aluminum livestock body, 400,000 kms,. $9000. 780-305-3547 Neerlandia, AB.

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Regina, SK. DL# 910885, 306-795-7779, 306-352-3052, Regina, SK. 306-537-2027. Email ladimer@sasktel.net 1975 FORD F-700 FIRE TRUCK. 361 V8 gas engine, 5 spd. manual trans. with 2 spd. axle, 4322 miles, 500 GPM Barton American fire pump, 700 gal. water tank, PRIVE BUILDING MOVERS Ltd.! Bonded, front mount pump with: 2- 2.5” inlet licensed for SK. and AB. Fully insured. valves, 2- 2.5” discharge valves, 2- 2.5” Moving all types and sizes of buildings. rear discharge valves. Currently used by Call Andy 306-625-3827, Ponteix, SK. the Indian Head Fire Department, ULC La- www.privebuildingmovers.com bel 995C, Updated Emergency Lighting on Truck. Truck is not available until mid January. For more info contact Tim at 306-695-7473 or Brian at 306-695-7815, Indian Head, SK. BOWSMAN HOTEL, PRICED below professionally appraised value. Call Mac 204-238-4949 for info. Bowsman, MB.

LOWDERMILK TRANSPORT IS providing one call service for all Equipment/Hay hauling. Very experienced, multiple trucks serving AB., SK., and MAN. 780-872-0107, 306-252-1001, Kenaston, SK.

MASTER STONE MASONRY. Custom fireplaces and stone masonry. Specialize in fieldstone and restorations. Willing to travel for work in rural areas. WETT Certified Inspections. Call 306-280-1845, Saskatoon, SK. E-mail: adam_kent@live.com CUSTOM BALE HAULING, 34 bales per MULCHING - TREES, BRUSH, stumps, trailer. Contact Troy at 306-867-7719, caraganas, etc. 12 years of enviro friendly mulching. Call today! 306-933-2950. Visit: Glenside, SK. www.maverickconstruction.ca KIR-ASH CONTRACTING LTD. Hauling farm equipment of all types, throughout BC., AB., SK. Call us to book today, 780-978-2945, Grande Prairie, AB.

WELL ESTABLISHED 3456 sq. ft. Autobody Repair business located in the heart of potash country in East Central SK. Excellent Clientele, large area to draw from with unlimited potential. 72x146’ lot with adjacent 80x146’ lot, next to Yellowhead Hwy at major intersection. 306-621-7722, O3 EQUIPMENT HAULING Ltd. Professional transportation of equipment in Western 1989 INT S-1900, Allison auto, 502 Harsh, 306-399-7723, Churchbridge, SK. rebuilt, painted, good condition. Contact MANUFACTURING BUSINESS FOR SALE. Canada and NW USA. Call 780-305-3547, Wayne 306-297-2095, 306-297-7996 cell, Welding, light fabricating. Rare opportu- Barrhead, AB. www.o3hauling.com Shaunavon, SK. nity! Unique patented product. Mainly Ag. Peak sales Sept.-Mar. Owned 29 yrs., room CUSTOM BALE HAULING have 2 trucks and for growth. Relocatable. North American t r a i l e r s , 3 4 b a l e s p e r t r a i l e r. C a l l markets. $195,000, plus inventory. 50x70’ 306-567-7100, Imperial, SK. 2012 DODGE JOURNEY RT AWD, loaded, shop on 157x370’ lot, $295,000. Can be $21,999. Call Hoss, 1-800-667-4414 or turnkey operation or addition to existing visit: www.thoens.com DL #909250. business. Must sell! 306-446-4462, North Battleford, SK. glelias@hotmail.com JIM’S TUB GRINDING, H-1100 Haybuster WELL ESTABLISHED CORRAL cleaning with 400 HP, serving Sask. 306-334-2232, business for sale in East Central AB. 2012 Balcarres.

Case 621F loader w/grapple, 3- IH 6 spd. auto’s; 1 Freightliner, auto; 1 IH 10 spd. CUSTOM TUB GRINDING: operate a All trucks w/McKee 600 boxes. Huge client Haybuster H1100E- 425 HP machine.

Phone Greg 306-947-7510, Saskatoon, SK. base! 780-889-2232 or 780-608-7191.

3- INT. 8600’s, S/A, 10 spd., Cat and Cumm i n s p owe r. C a l l Ye l l ow h e a d S a l e s 306-783-2899, Yorkton, SK. DL #916328.

2013 FLEX LIMITED, full load, only 40,000 CHECK OUT OUR inventory of quality used kms., Sask tax paid., $29,900. Cam-Don highway tractors, view information at Motors Ltd. 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK. www.titantrucksales.com HEAVY DUTY 2007 MAC daycab, 500 HP, 14/46 axles, 18 spd., 460,000 kms, 4-way 2000 FREIGHTLINER FL80 with 24’ flatlockers, $44,000. 306-563-8765 Canora SK deck, 300 HP diesel 9 spd., safetied, vg no rust, $19,500; 1999 GMC 6500 LARGE BAILIFF SEIZURE with a number cond., deck, Allison auto., AC, 175,000 of Hino trucks. All to be sold by online auc- w/20’ miles, A1, only $16,500. Call for details, tion. See: www.saskwestfinancial.com for 306-946-8522, Saskatoon, SK. bidding instructions.

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Special pricing! In-house financiers! Used premium truck sales and more. Located on Hwy. 45 between Delisle and Outlook, SK. 2012 DODGE GRAND Caravan, $15,999. www.kandkent.ca 1-888-405-8457 or Call Hoss, 1-800-667-4414. Or visit: 306-493-2506. www.thoens.com DL #909250.

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Huge inventory across Western Canada at www.Maximinc.Com or call Maxim Truck & Trailer, 1-888-986-2946.

STRONG SINGLE HIVES OR NUCS for sale. Andy Loewen 204-326-1500, email: andyloewen@hotmail.ca Steinbach, MB. HONEY RANCH! Turnkey honey operation comes fully equipped with everything required for beekeeping and 2 residences.

Sellers willing to train. Val Marie, SK. MLS® ID#481220. Real Estate Centre, 2005 FREIGHTLINER M2 Business class www.farmrealestate.com or phone single axle truck w/24’ Barett livestock 1-866-345-3414. box, moveable divider, hog lock, 356,000 kms, 320 HP Mercedes dsl., Fuller 8 spd., A/T/C, PW, air ride cab, susp., brakes, full WANTING TO PURCHASE Leafcutter bees. lock-up. Call 403-556-0795, Innisfail, AB. Will consider all live count and parasite SPECIALTY TRUCKS AVAILABLE: Fire/ numbers, but will pay a premium over emergency trucks, garbage, bucket, deck market price for good quality bees. Phone: and dump trucks. See us at our new loca- 306-287-7800, Watson, SK., or email to: tion on Cory Rd., Saskatoon, SK. Summer percyeggerman@hotmail.com or email to: of 2013. 306-668-2020. DL #90871 jordoneggerman@hotmail.com 2000 HINO FF3020, 6 cyl. dsl., 6 spd., WILL DO STYROBLOCK cocoon harvesting; 30,000 lb. GVW, 24’ dry freight box with Wanted: plastic shelters. Call Maurice ramp, stock #UV1019, $16,885. Camrose, Wildeman 306-365-4395, 306-365-7802, Lanigan, SK. AB. 780-672-6868, www.ontrackinc.net

3 2013’s AND one 2006 truck, set up with pumps to haul oil. Shop and living quarters all on the same lot $900,000. Phone Pat 306-460-6024 (cell), Conquest, SK. MEAT PROCESSING PLANT - Abattoir.

11,600 sq ft building (2007) located on 7.3 industrial acres in Vegreville, AB. Business is showing positive growth with excellent returns. Please do not approach business directly. Craig Stenersen, 780-233-9939, Realty Executives Devonshire (the park), craig@working4u.ca ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS, well established, profitable. Owner looking to retire. Seeking individual to run business as is with existing employees. Contact Warren at Lake Lenore Electric Ltd. 306-231-8115, Lake Lenore, SK. SMALL MANUFACTURING SHOP and residence. 40 yrs of operation with established product line. Owner retiring. Turnkey operation. 306-445-5562, Delmas, SK. ENDLESS POTENTIAL, start your own business. Pioneer tarp building, 32’x120’, w/30’x30’ living quarters. Heated, fully insulated, w/16’x14’ overhead door. 3 lots.

Heisler, AB. 780-889-2232, 780-608-7191.

THRIVING ABATTOIR and catering business on 15 acres near Strasbourg, SK. Included with the fully equipped shop are: 1628 sq. ft. home, a hip roof barn and outbuildings. Couple looking to retire. Find out more at: leaningmaplemeats.com or call 306-725-4018.

TURNKEY BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY! New state of the art, 8-bay carwash for sale in thriving Saskatchewan community.

Located on 1.5 acres with great location on highway. Great customer base! Selling due to health concerns. Serious inquiries only please! Call 306-232-4767.

PRIME LOCATION, ESTABLISHED used book, record, comic, and sports card store.

Regina, SK. Turnkey operation. Priced for quick sale. Phone 306-924-5051.

DEBTS, BILLS AND charge accounts too high? Need to resolve prior to spring? Call us to develop a professional mediation plan, resolution plan or restructuring plan.

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BUSH CLEARING AND DUGOUTS. Trackhoe and dozer combo works great.

Providing the services of yard site clean up, bush clearing, basements, dugouts, rock piles, building demolition, well hook ups, septic systems, sewer and water lines, gravel and dirt hauling, directional drilling.

Serving South East Sask. 306-529-1875, Sedley, SK. vosindustries@gmail.com BRUSH MULCHING. The fast, effective way to clear land. Four season service, competitive rates, 375 HP unit, also avail. trackhoe w/thumb, multiple bucket attachments. Bury rock and brush piles and fence line clearing. Borysiuk Contracting, www.borysiukcontracting.ca Prince Albert, SK., 306-960-3804.

FENCE LINE, BRUSH mulching and clearing shelter belts and scrub land. Call Jonah at 306-232-4244, Rosthern, SK. NEUFELD ENT. CORRAL CLEANING, payloader, Bobcat with rubber tracks and vertical beater spreaders. Phone 306-220-5013, 306-467-5013, Hague, SK.

HITACHI EX200 LC track hoe, new UC, new top rollers, good running condition, $33,500. 403-804-4506, Aldersyde, AB. EXCELLENT SELECTION Used skidsteers, track loaders, forklifts, zoom booms, mini excavators. Visit www.glenmor.cc for details, specs and prices. Glenmor, phone 306-764-2325, Prince Albert, SK. 1979 VOLVO 4200 wheel loader, new center bushings, glass, alt. and starter, c/w bucket (new edge), forks and blade, $11,000 OBO. 306-425-7776, La Ronge SK 2002 JD 850C Series II WT, 11,270 hrs, 6-way dozer c/w riser, sweeps, vail ripper, c/w 3 shanks, UC 70%, 30” pads w/new ice lugs, cab w/good working AC/heat, air ride seat. History file on Cat. Work ready, excellent condition, asking $75,000.

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2006 VOLVO EC 210 BLC excavator, 5100 hrs., 72” hyd. twister bucket included, vg UC, 51,000 lbs, hyd. quick coupler access., 6 cyl. Volvo turbo, $79,000. Can deliver.

Call 204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB. ROAD GRADERS CONVERTED to pull behind large 4 WD tractors, 14’ and 16’ blade widths available. CWK Enterprises, 306-682-3367, 306-231-8358, Humboldt, SK., www.cwenterprises.ca WINTER CLEARANCE. Wheel loaders, trackhoes, skidsteers, backhoes, crawler dozers. Larry at 306-563-8765, Canora, SK. CLIFF’S USED CRAWLER PARTS. Some o l d e r C at s , I H a n d A l l i s C h a l m e r s .

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Conterra manufactures over 150 attachments. Call 1-877-947-2882, view online at www.conterraindustries.com CAT 60, 70, 80 and 463’s available. Also Allis Chalmers direct mount scrapers. Call 306-338-7114, Clair, SK. 2012 DEERE 544K wheel loader, 259 hrs., CAH, ride control, Michelin 20.5R25 tires 90%, Hi-Viz coupler c/w 3 yd QA bucket, Warranty till Aug. 17, 2015! Like new! $169,500. Jordan anytime 403-627-9300, Pincher Creek, AB. ATTACHMENTS: SKIDSTEER: pallet forks buckets, augers, hay spears. Conquest Equipment, 306-483-2500, Oxbow, SK. HYDRAULIC EXCAVATORS: 2008 Hitachi ZX350 LC-3. 587-991-6605, Edmonton, AB. CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT PARTS, Call Barger Parts for UC parts and OEM or after market, Fiat-Allis, Terex, Cat, JD, Komatsu, etc. 780-438-6700, Edmonton, AB. 1999 CAT 312B Excavator, cleaning bucket, wedge coupler, plumbed for thumb, $29,500. Call 204-773-3126, Russell, MB. PARTIAL LISTING ONLY, hundreds of other items. Large selection of snow moving equipment, blowers and attachments: 2002 Volvo G-740 w/wing, 11,500 hrs.; (4) Champion 740 graders w/wings; (4) 4WD Sicard snowblowers; several Vplows for trucks and graders; (7) truck s n ow p l ow b l a d e s ; ( 4 ) 4 W D h o l d e r s w/snowblowers and blades; (3) 4WD trackless w/snowblowers and blades; (5) 8’ snowblowers w/motor, loader mount; (4) new Cub Cadet snowblowers, 54” wide; (5) 3 PTH snowblowers from 5’ to 8’ wide. Over 25 2WD and 4WD loaders, up to 9 yard. Over 1400 new and used construction tires. Parting out over 20 motor graders. New and used parts, clearance prices. Large stock of skidsteer attachments, buckets, blades and pallet forks.

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Over 50 Gensets from 3 to 193 Kw. Hundreds of machines parted out. Over 50 years in business, 2 yards. Over 50 acres full of older construction equipment. Call Cambrian Equipment Sales Ltd. 204-667-2867, fax: 204-667-2932.

1980 D6D CAT dozer 2-way blade, winch, powershift, excellent shape, $42,000.

306-821-2566, Watson, SK. 150 KW DIESEL generator, 480 volts, $8000; Twin disc hydraulic torque converter, $2500; Carco 80 winch powershift, free spool, $5000; Ripper to fit 740 Champion grader, $3500. 306-861-6555,Weyburn, SK 2011 MIDLAND TRI-AXLE quarter frame end dump, w/vibrator and liner, 2 air lift axles, $45,000. 306-726-7938, Southey SK

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• Ladders • Remote lid opener • Safety-fil Indicator • 12 leg hopper • 37 degree slope • Manhole • Double 6x4x.188w skid base

$2,750.00 HopperC one for 19 ft Westeel Rosco up to 3300 bu.

$10,575.00

Other sizes of new bins also available.

• Manhole • 10 legs • 37 degree slope • Single 10x4x188w skid base

REMOTE LID OPENERS For Most Sizes of Bin Starting at $129.00

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HYDRAULIC PULL SCRAPERS 10 to 25 yds., exc. cond.; Loader and scraper tires, custom conversions available. Looking for Cat cable scrapers. Quick Drain Sales Ltd., 306-231-7318, 306-682-4520 Muenster SK 2006 CAT 320 EXCAVATOR, QA, clean out bucket, very clean, 10,000 hrs., $65,000.

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$40,000.00 or $2.6 6 P e rBu 2-6 200BU. M ERID IAN D O UBLE CO RRUG ATED HO P P ER BIN CO M BO S c/ w roofa n d w a ll la d d ers , top s a fety ca g es , a u to lid op en ers , 12 leg hop p ers , m a n w a ys , s lid e chu tes , trip le s k id s & erected .

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PARTING OUT: FIAT Allis 16B, DP and A, good inventory. Call 306-873-5675 or 306-873-7506, Tisdale, SK. G R AV E L S C R E E N E R - c o nve y o r b e l t , 16”x30’L, screener 28”x8’L. 306-654-4802, Prud’Homme, SK. CHAMPION GRADER model 720, snow wing, in good operating cond, ready to go, $21,000. Call 306-563-8765, Canora, SK. ROME PLOW AND KELLO DISC blades and bearings; 24” to 36” notched disc blades. 1-888-500-2646, Red Deer, AB. www.kelloughs.com PARTS AND MAJOR COMPONENTS for excavators, wheel loaders and dozers. New factory OEM, surplus, rebuilt, or good used construction parts and components. Assorted attachments also available. Call Western Heavy Equipment, 306-981-3475, Prince Albert, SK. CAT 463 PULL scrapers, 3 to choose from, $10,000 each. Phone 204-795-9192, Plum Coulee, MB. TANDEM 40 TON Arnes low bed, Sask traile r ; 2 0 0 1 K o m at s u 2 5 0 l o a d e r. C a l l 306-246-4632, Speers, SK.

CAT 3208N ENGINE, 210 HP, good running take out, $4885, exchange. Call On Track at 780-672-6868, Camrose, AB. www.ontrackinc.net

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$38,000.00 or $2.6 3P e rBu 2-9800BU. M ERID IAN S IN G LE CO RRUG ATED HO P P ER BIN CO M BO S c/ w roofa n d w a ll la d d ers , top s a fety ca g es , a u to lid op en ers , 10 5x5 V-LEG S hop p ers , m a n w a ys , s lid e chu tes , q u a d 5x5 s k id s & erected .

3406B, N14, SERIES 60, running engines and parts. Call Yellowhead Traders, 306-896-2882, Churchbridge, SK.

$51,000.00 or $2.6 0P e rBu 2-10,000BU. M ERID IAN D O UBLE CO RRUG ATED HO P P ER BIN CO M BO S c/ w roofa n d w a ll la d d ers , top s a fety ca g es , a u to lid op en ers , 18 leg hop p ers , m a n w a ys , s lid e chu tes , trip le s k id s & erected .

$52,000.00 or $2.6 0P e rBu

**F REIG HT & L EAS ING AVAIL ABL E** FARM AND INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICAL motor sales, service and parts. Also sale of, and repairs to, all makes and sizes of pumps and phase converters, etc. Tisdale Motor Rewinding 1984 Ltd., 306873-2881, fax 306-873-4788, 1005A- 111 Ave., Tisdale, SK. www.tismtrrewind.com

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BOOKING SPECIALS ON large diameter bin POLY HOPPER BINS, 100 bu., $900; 150 erection, concrete and damage repair. bu. $1250. Call for nearest dealer. Buffer C a l l Q u a d r a D e v e l o p m e n t C o r p . Valley Ind., 306-258-4422, Vonda, SK. 1-800-249-2708, Rocanville, SK. WESTEEL, GOEBEL, grain and fertilizer bins. Grain Bin Direct, 306-373-4919.

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

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

TOP QUALITY MERIDIAN/ BEHLEN BINS. Book now for best prices. Example: all prices include skid, ladders to ground, manhole, set-up and delivery within set radius. Meridian Hopper combos: 3500 bu. $10,450. SPECIAL 5000 bu. $13,990. We manufacture superior quality hoppers and steel floors for all makes and sizes. Know what you are investing in. Call and find out why our product quality and price well exceeds the competition. We also stock replacement lids for all makes and models of bins. Leasing available. Hoffart Services Inc., 306-957-2033, Odessa, SK.

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KEHO/ GRAIN GUARD Aeration Sales HORNOI LEASING NEW and used 20’ and and Service. R.J. Electric, Avonlea, SK. Call 4 0 ’ s e a c a n s fo r s a l e o r r e n t . C a l l 306-868-2199 or cell: 306-868-7738.

306-757-2828, Regina, SK. KEHO, STILL THE FINEST. Clews Storage Management/ K. Ltd., 1-800-665-5346.

BIN MOVING FLAT bottom and hoppers, up to 22’. binmovers@hotmail.com Call Tim 204-362-7103. Get organized now!

Morden, MB. BATCO CONVEYORS, new and used, grain augers and SP kits. Delivery and leasing available. 1-866-746-2666.

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

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FERTILIZER STORAGE TANKS- 8300 Imp. 306-220-1278, Saskatoon and Regina, SK. gal. tanks available. Contact your nearest CONTAINERS FOR SALE OR RENT: All Flaman store or call 1-888-435-2626 or sizes available. Also, tilt deck services. Call visit www.flaman.com 306-861-1102, Radville, SK. LOOKING FOR A floater or tender? Call me 20’ AND 40’ SEA CONTAINERS, for sale first. 34 years experience. Loral parts, new in Calgary, AB. Phone 403-226-1722, and used. Call 403-650-7967, Calgary, AB. 1-866-517-8335. www.magnatesteel.com FOR ALL YOUR 20’ TO 53’ CONTAINERS. New, used and modified. Available Winnipeg, MB; Regina and Saskatoon, SK. www.g-airservices.ca EQUIPMENT NEEDS 306-933-0436.

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2008 CASE 4520, 3 bin system, 70’ booms, AutoSteer, 2780 hrs., $180,000; 2006 Case 4510, AutoSteer, FlexAir 70’ booms, 7400 hrs., $114,000; 2005 Case 4520 w/70’ flex air, 4000 hrs., $129,000; 2005 Case, 3000 hrs., $138,000; 2005 Case 4010 w/3020 G4 New leader bed, $93,000; 2003 Case 4375 w/70’ flex air, 5000 hrs., $74,000; 2004 Loral AirMax 1000, 70’ booms, immaculate, $93,000; 2005 AgChem 1064 sprayer, 2400 hrs., w/1100 gal. tank, 90’ booms, $105,000; 2004 AgChem Rogator, w/air bed, $66,000; 2003 Sterling spreader w/AgForce spinner spreader, $75,000; 2002 Dempster w/spin spreader, 2300 hrs., $58,000; 1999 Loral, w/AirMax 5 bed, 5700 hrs, $51,000; 1999 AgChem, 70’ booms, $64,000; 1997 AgChem, 70’ booms, $38,000; 2008 Adams Semi tender, self contained, $39,500; 25 ton Wilmar tender w/spread axles, $39,500; 1987 Ford w/22 ton Raymond tender w/vertical auger, $44,000; 8 ton Doyle vertical blender with scale, 40 HP, new auger, $18,500; 5 ton Tyler blender, 40 HP, $7500; 2000 Skidsteer Wrangler loader, w/quick detach bucket, $18,500; 1993 Wrangler loader, $14,500; 10 propane trucks in test date with 2800-3000 gal. tanks, w/hose reels, pumps and meters from $16,000 to $33,000. Northwest’s largest used selection of fertilizer equipment. 406-466-5356, Choteau, MT. For more equipment and photos view website www.fertilizerequipment.net FERTILIZER SPREADERS: 4- 8 ton. Large selection. 204-857-8403, Portage la Prairie, MB. www.zettlerfarmequipment.com 1995 TERRA-GATOR 1844 floater, 60’ boom, micro-bin, second owner, vg cond., $40,000. Call 780-853-7205, Vermilion,AB.

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M o d ify yo u r s to ra ge u n itto m e e t yo u r n e e d s w ith e xtra d o o rs , w in d o w s , po w e r, c u s to m pa in t, in s u la tio n ,e tc .

GREAT CAPACITY, 300 TON/HOUR 1 BUSHEL CLEAN UP AT THE END OF THE BAG. FULLY WINDS UP GRAIN BAG CHABOT IMPLEMENTS Elie, MB 204-353-2392 Neepawa, MB 204-476-3333 Steinbach, MB 204-326-6417 F.V. PIERLOT & SONS Nipawin, SK 306-862-4732 GREENFIELD AGRO SERVICE Rosetown, SK 306-882-2600 KROEKER MACHINERY Winkler, MB 204-325-4311 MARKUSSON NEW HOLLAND Emerald Park, SK 1-800-819-2583 MARTODAM MOTORS Spiritwood, SK 306-883-2045 MOODY’S EQUIPMENT LTD. Saskatoon, SK 306-934-4686 Perdue, SK 306-237-4272 Unity, SK 306-228-2686 Lloydminster, SK 306-825-6141 Kindersley, SK 306-463-2335 Olds, AB 403-556-3939 High River, AB 403-652-1410 Balzac, AB 403-295-7824 NYKOLAISHEN FARM EQUIPMENT Kamsack, SK 306-542-2814 Swan River, MB 204-734-3466

NEERLANDIA CO-OP Neerlandia, AB 780-674-3020 PARKLAND FARM EQUIPMENT North Battleford, SK 306-445-2427 REDVERS AGR. & SUPPLY LTD. 306-452-3444 ROBERTSON IMPLEMENTS (1988) LTD. Shaunavon, SK 306-297-4131 Swift Current, SK 306-773-4948 SCHROEDER BROS. Chamberlain, SK 306-638-6305 WHITE AG SALES & SERVICE Whitewood, SK 306-735-2300 AR-MAN EQUIPMENT Vulcan, AB 403-485-6968, 1-866-485-6968 BILL’S FARM SUPPLIES INC. Stettler, AB 403-742-8327 CAOUETTE & SONS IMPLEMENTS St. Paul, AB 780-645-4422 FOSTER’S AGRI-WORLD Beaverlodge, AB 780-354-3622, 1-888-354-3620

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HI LINE FARM EQUIPMENT LTD. Wetaskiwin, AB 780-352-9244, 1-888-644-5463 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EQUIPMENT Falher, AB 780-837-4691, 1-866-837-4691 Grimshaw, AB 780-332-4691, 1-800-746-4691 KASH FARM SUPPLIES LTD. Eckville, AB 403-746-2211, 1-800-567-4394 E. BOURASSA & SONS: Assiniboia 1-877-474-2456 Estevan 1-877-474-2495 Pangman 1-877-474-2471 Radville 1-877-474-2450 Weyburn 1-877-474-2491 RAYMORE NEW HOLLAND Raymore, SK 306-746-2911 WATROUS NEW HOLLAND Watrous, SK 306-946-3301 YORKTON NEW HOLLAND Yorkton, SK 306-782-8511

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N E W 4 0 0 B U. G R AV I T Y WAG O N S , $7,100; 600 bu., $12,000. Large selection used gravity wagons, 250-750 bu. Used grain carts, 450-1050 bu. 1-866-938-8537. www.zettlerfarmequipment.com BRENT AVALANCHE 1594 grain cart, TA, floater tires, auto. scale, tarp, mint cond., used 2 seasons. Call Ron 204-626-3283 or 1-855-272-5070, Sperling, MB.

REMOTE CONTROL SWING AUGER movers, trailer chute openers, endgate and hoist systems, wireless full bin alarms, digital wireless tractorCam, the Simpler Sampler portable combine. All shipped directly to you. Doing it right, keeping you safe, by remote control. Phone Brehon Agrisystems at 306-933-2655 or visit us at www.brehonag.com Saskatoon, SK. NEW “R” SERIES Wheatheart Augers: With engine, mover and electric clutch.

R-8x41, cash price $12,250; R-8x51, cash $12,750; R-10x41, cash $13,240. Call 306-648-3321, Gravelbourg, SK.

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ARE YOU LOOKING for a pressurized, pump-assisted anhydrous ammonia fertilizer application system? I have several on hand, including some good-used systems.

I am very familiar with NH3 application systems, as I have developed two of the pump-assisted systems for sale in Western Canada. I am one of Western Canada’s largest independent MaxQuip dealers and have new and some used traditional and Pump NH3 systems and used ammonia tanks as well. Contact Double HH Ag. Sales n Services at 780-777-8700 or email me at: doublehhag@shaw.ca Fort Sask., AB.

w w w .fullb in s upe rs e n s o r.co m NEW SAKUNDIAK SLMD12-2600 swing auger, 12’x84.5’, $45,900 CNT, 2 only. Nelson Motors & Equipment Ltd. 306-868-2022, Avonlea, SK. WHEATHEART 8”x51’, no engine, very good condition, $1900. 306-867-3424, Outlook, SK.

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REPLACEMENT FLIGHTING FOR augers, seed cleaning plants, grain cleaners, combine bubble-up augers.

Rosetown Flighting Supply 1-866-882-2243, Rosetown, SK www.flightingsupply.com

S A K U N D I A K A U G E R S I N S TO C K : swings, truck loading, Hawes Agro SP movers. Contact Hoffart Services Inc. Odessa, SK, 306-957-2033.

NEW SAKUNDIAK AUGERS in Stock: Used: Brandt 10”x60’ S/A, $6500; Saskundiak HD10 1800 SLMD, $4850; Sakundiak 8”x39’, $3500. In stock: New Convey-All TCSNH-1045 hydraulic drive, c/w mover SAKUNDIAK GRAIN AUGERS available kit, and 38 HP Kohler diesel, list $38,900. with self-propelled mover kits and bin Leasing available. Call Dale at Mainway sweeps. Contact Kevin’s Custom Ag in Ni- F a r m E q u i p m e n t , 3 0 6 - 5 6 7 - 3 2 8 5 o r 3 0 6 - 5 6 7 - 7 2 9 9 . D av i d s o n , S K . V i ew pawin, SK. Toll free 1-888-304-2837. www.mainwayfarmequipment.ca

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Winter Sale on Meridian Augers c/w E-Kay Movers and many options to choose from

2010 RENN 1214 bag unloader, equipped fo r 1 0 ’ o r 1 2 ’ b a g s , $ 3 2 , 0 0 0 . C a l l 780-853-7205, Vermilion, AB.

2009 DEMCO 1050, red, 900 metrics, PTO, scale, $38,900. Call 306-473-2749 or 306-640-8181, Willow Bunch, SK.

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

MERIDIAN GRAIN AUGERS: SP kits and clutches, Kohler, B&S engines, gas and diesel. Call Brian ‘ T h e A u g e r G u y ’ 204-724-6197, Souris, MB. NEW 10x51 WHEATHEART auger, comes with 38 HP motor and mover kit. Get 2 0 0 3 BA L Z E R 1 2 5 0 g r a i n c a r t , S t k more capacity! Call your nearest Flaman #36496, tri-axle, $41,900. Call Green Iron Equipment, 701-883-5271, Lamoure, ND. Sales store or call 1-888-435-2626.

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SUKUP GRAIN DRYERS: 1 or 3 phase, liquid propane or nat. gas, canola screens.

Early order discount pricing now in effect.

For info call: 204-998-9915, Altamont, MB. 2011 GSI 1116 dryer, used for 2 seasons, c/w watch dog, $48,000. 204-379-2765 or email grouire@inetlink.ca St. Claude, MB.

2007 JD 4895, 1000 engine hours, 36’ H o n e y B e e h e a d e r, p i c k u p r e e l s .

SELLING GRAIN LEGS, distributors, con- 306-782-1756, 306-621-7168, Yorkton, SK veyors and truck scales. Also other eleva2012 MF WR9740, 30’, fully loaded w/PU PHOENIX M4 ROTARY mobile grain clean- tors parts. 403-634-8540, Grassy Lake, AB. reel and free form roller, GPS, $104,500 er, 1700 hrs., comes with extra screens.

OBO. 306-641-9851, Yorkton, SK. 204-867-7225, Minnedosa, MB. CUSTOM COLOR SORTING chickpeas to OPI TEMPERATURE and moisture cables 2012 MACDON M155, 35’, 380 engine mustard. Cert organic and conventional. accurately monitor grain in the bin. Inte- hours, 317 header hours, single knife $125,000. Phone: 780-933-2585, 306-741-3177, Swift Current, SK. gris system monitors from your computer. drive, 780-876-2667, Debolt, AB. DUAL SCREEN ROTARY grain cleaners, Start $265/bin. Flamans 1-888-435-2626. great for pulse crops, best selection in MOTOMCO 919, Nexus scale, thermome- 2011 JOHN DEERE D450 wdr. w/JD 635 Western Canada. Phone 306-259-4923 or ters and storage cabinet, $750. Call: draper, cut bar full width skid shoes, PU reel, 10” center tube, $146,000. Call 306-946-7923, Young, SK. 306-788-4502, Marquis, SK. 306-721-5050, Regina, SK. WANTED: 15” CARTER disc inserts- any sizes especially V and R sizes. Will consider entire disc cleaners but separate disc inserts are what we are looking for. Cracked spokes acceptable. Phone 204-227-5679, email riddellseed@mts.net Warren, MB. DUAL STAGE ROTARY SCREENERS and Kwik Kleen 5-7 tube. Portage la Prairie, • N ew & Us ed Gra in V a cs www.zettlerfarmequipment.com or call CASE/IH COMBINES and other makes 204-857-8403. and models. 5 years interest free on most • Blo w er & Airlo ck Repa ir VARIOUS EQUIPMENT: (1) Clipper 49B; units. Call the combine superstore. Trades (2) blanket cleaners; (6) Simon Day model • Pa rts & S ervices Fo r welcome, delivery can be arranged. Call D bucket elevators; (4) Indoor hoppers; Gord 403-308-1135, Lethbridge, AB. AL L M a k es & M o d els (3) Phase motors and control switches, in2004 CIH 2388, 1700 eng. hrs., 1400 rotor trinsically safe. 204-851-5520, Cromer, MB P h :306 - 734- 2228 hrs., 14’ PU, mint condition. 306-675-2285 CARTER DAY 24” aspirator, recent rebuild or 306-795-7004 (cell), Kelliher, SK. Cra ik, SK. at Flaman’s. Cyclone and 5 HP 240V single phase motor available also. 306-530-8433, GRAIN VACS: REM 552, $3000; REM 2012 CASE/IH 9120, 455 threshing hrs., auto-guidance, 520 duals, Pro700 Lumsden, SK. 2500 HD, $9500; Brandt 4000, $7000; full a g n a C u t c h o p p e r, 3 0 1 6 h e a d e r, Brandt 4500, $7500; Weigh wagon with M $305,000.

204-523-6651, Killarney, MB. digital scale, $3500. 1-866-938-8537.

2011 BRANDT 7500 HP grain vac hose USED SEED CLEANERS: Clipper 668 air arm, dust exhaust kit, approx. 145 hrs., screen, 400 BPH, $38,000; Carter 32 Uni- n i c e c o n d i t i o n , $ 2 2 , 0 0 0 O B O . flow, 300 BPH, reconditioned w/brand 780-787-8293, Vermilion, AB. new cylinders, $28,500; LMC Marc 300 gravity, 200 BPH, $25,000; LMC model 401 gravity, 100 BPH, $5,000; LMC model 641 gravity, 200 BPH, $14,000; Carter 6 roll grader, $3000; Superior T4B indent, 300 BPH, $3500; Northland trommel dockage cleaner, $2200; Crippen J-254 bean polisher system, $35,000; Clipper SX5868D, 300 BPH, $15,000. Call 1-800-667-6924 or 306-222-6173, LMC Canada, Saskatoon, 2- 2010 CASE/IH 8120 w/634 sep. hrs, SK. www.lewismcarter.com c/w 2016 Swathmaster, PU headers, exc.

CARTER DISCS: Sixty five 15” discs CONEYAIR GRAIN VACS, parts, accesso- cond., always shedded, $218,000. Located (A,B,J,K,N,V5) and two 1518 cleaners, ask- ries. Call Bill 780-986-5548, Leduc, AB. in Kamsack, SK. can deliver. 204-526-0321 ing $40/disc; Northland-Superior SA-14 www.starlinesales.com scalper/aspirator for indent, asking $2500.

306-354-2679, Mossbank, SK. 2011 NH CR9090E, 482 threshing hrs, MOBILE GRAIN CLEANING business for shedded, loaded, 0 hrs. on NH Triple Insale: 2 self contained grain cleaners plus spection. Call 780-210-3799, Myrnam, AB. clientele in West Central SK., c/w screens, in-feed, discharge augers, scale, bin sweep NEW HOLLAND CX 860, 1200 sep. hrs., 14’ BALE SPEAR ATTACHMENTS for all mounted on Isuzu cab-over trucks. Quick PU header, Michel’s hopper topper, stored set up and total clean out. Will provide loaders and skidsteers, excellent pricing. inside. Call 780-323-3575, Girouxville, AB. Call now 1-866-443-7444. training. 306-463-5955, Kindersley, SK. 2003 CX 840, 1950 eng./1500 threshing FOREVER 48” grain cleaner, dual air, lots 2008 JD 568 BALER, net wrap, kicker, hours, Rake-Up, very good shape, $95,000 of screens; Carter #3 indent cleaner, ex- megawide pickup, floatation tires, 12,500 OBO. 403-652-7980, High River, AB. tra tubes; Forever Grain elevator, 15’ dis- bales, always shedded, exc. condition, 2008 9070 w/16’ PU table, duals, touch charge; Canola spirals; Cancade blanket $23,900. 306-834-2960, Kerrobert, SK. cleaner. Call 306-233-5722, Wakaw, SK. 2002 JD 567 round baler, 1000 PTO, Mega screen, many new parts, will split header, Wide/ MegaTooth PU, hyd. PU, chain lube, $145,900. 306-641-9851, Yorkton, SK. variable core, twine wrap, always shedded, vg cond. Call 780-208-3344, Innisfree, AB NEW SUPERB GRAIN DRYERS and Moridge dryer parts in stock. Call Grant Service Ltd. NH 855 round baler, $2000 OBO; NH 849 1997 9600 BIG engine, 260 HP, 2617 sep. round baler w/gathering wheels, $1200; hrs., all options, shedded, excellent condi306-272-4195, Foam Lake, SK. F o r d 5 5 1 r o u n d b a l e r, $ 5 5 0 O B O . tion, $50,000. 306-587-7477, Abbey, SK. 306-395-2668, 306-681-7610, Chaplin, SK. 1987 JD TITAN II, 4750 eng. hrs., 255 HP, USED HAUKAAS BALE mover. 3 units 2 spd. cyl, chopper, air foil chaffer, high inavailable, 10 bale mover: 2006 - $19,900., ertia cyl, 914 PU, 925 straight cut hdr., Al2007 - $20,000., 2008 - $21,500. Flaman falfa seed sieve, new rub bars and conSales, Nisku, AB. 1-800-352-6264. cave’s (200 hrs. ago). Lots of recent work, BALE SPEARS, high quality imported $22,000 firm. 403-362-0594, Brooks, AB. from Italy, 27” and 49”, free shipping, ex- 2006 JD 9760 STS, 1800/2300 hrs., c e l l e n t p r i c i n g . C a l l n o w t o l l f r e e Greenlighted yearly, new injectors, con1-866-443-7444, Stonewall, MB. cave, feeder house, Y&M, vg cond., RIGHT DISCHARGE 8500 HIGHLINE bale $145,000. 306-230-2736, Assiniboia, SK. shredder, big tires, $17,000 OBO. Hardis- 2010 JD 9770 STS, 774 sep. hrs., c/w ty, AB. 780-888-2245, 780-888-1217 (cell) 2012 JD 615P PU header w/only 100 950 JIFFY BALE shredder, $7000 OBO. hours on header, Contour-Master high Phone 306-342-4447 or 306-441-1410, torque variable spd. feeder house, high cap lift cyl., 22’ high cap unload auger, Glaslyn, SK. wide spread fine cut chopper, 800/70R38, small and large grain concave’s, always shedded, exc. cond., $235,000. Call Jordan 2008 MF 9435 25’ swather, 445 hours, PU anytime 403-627-9300, Pincher Creek, AB. reel, Roto-Shears. Phone 204-723-0277 or 2011 JD 9770, 990 sep. hours, 520x42 204-248-2372, Notre Dame, MB. duals, 28Lx26 rears, 26’ high cap. unload VERSATILE 4700, 418 header, MacDon PU auger, Contour-Master, HD var. spd feeder reel, shedded, well maintained, $10,000. house, Y&M, GreenStar ready, $205,000.

204-362-1337, 204-325-8019, Winkler, MB Ph/text 780-349-0903, Westlock, AB. MF 9430, 120 HP, 2 spd., 30’ swather, 1990 9600, 3000 sep. hrs., shedded, Sun750 hrs., always shedded, exc. cond., ask nybrook bars and concave, 914 PU, $30,000. Call 306-524-4960, Semans, SK. $74,900. Call 204-324-4277, Altona, MB.

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2008 JD 9770 STS, 1100 sep. hrs, w/615 and 963D PU headers, c/w new feeder chain, gone through shop, field ready, mint, always shedded, $230,000. Three Hills, AB. 403-443-2162 or 403-443-9495.

1998 JD 9610, 4100 hrs., 2500 acres on new rub bars, concaves and feeder chain, sells with 914 PU header and 36’ HoneyBee header, excellent condition, $75,000 OBO. 403-666-2260, 403-548-1569, Etzikom AB. 2 JD 7720, turbo w/212 pickups, fine cut choppers, one w/hydro, $12,000; $9,000; Headers: JD 920F, $7000; JD 922F, $9,000. All clean, well maintained, shedded. Ph/text 780-349-0903, Westlock, AB. 2012 JD S670, 250 hrs., premium cab, JD Link, sm. wire concave, 520/85R42 (#0747542a) $337,200. 306-354-2411, Mossbank, SK.

NEW SALVAGE TRACTORS, Volvo 810, 650; IH 885; MF 165, S90; JD 7800; Ford 7600, 3600, Super Major; County; Nuffield. www.britishtractorwreckers 306-228-3011 Unity, SK. LOEFFELHOLZ TRACTOR AND COMBINE Salvage, Cudworth, SK., 306-256-7107.

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’03 Swathmaster PU 14’ pickup w/ new belts, hyd. wind guard. $10,950. Trades welcome. Financing available.

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

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

2011 JOHN DEERE 9870 STS, 715 hrs., premier cab, high cap. lift cyl. sm wire concave, 2600 Greenstar, (#0740628B) $298,500. 306-721-5050, Regina, SK. 2010 9770 STS JD, w/1615 PU header, 20.8x42 duals, large rear tires, $275,000.

Call A.E. Chicoine Farm Equipment Ltd., 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK.

MF 8680 CONVENTIONAL, new Sunnybrook cylinder, new concave, Redekop chopper, chaff spreader, stored inside. Call for details and price 403-330-0968, Lethbridge, AB. Email: jarokosky@hotmail.com

USED PICKUP REELS - 36’ HB HCC $5,980, 36’ MD $6,980, 36’ HB UII $6,980. 42’ HB UII $7,800, 30’ MD $2,780. Trades welcome. Call 1-800-667-4515. www.combineworld.com

$13,750 ONLY 1 LEFT! Brand new Schulte SDX-117 10’ heavy duty snowblower, w/hyd. chute and 5 blade fan. Flaman S a l e s S a s k a t o o n w w w. f l a m a n . c o m 1-888-435-2626.

RICHARDSON 666 ROTARY snowplow, 6’10” cut, 540 PTO, was mounted on JD DEUTZ TRACTOR SALVAGE: Used parts 4020 and JD 4440. Has not been used for for Deutz and Agco. Uncle Abe’s Tractor, years. Offers. Macklin, SK. 306-753-2620, JD 4920, 2005, 1600 hrs, 120’ boom, or cell 306-753-7974.

1200 gal. SS tank, Autotrac, swath control, 519-338-5769, fax 338-3963, Harriston ON Norac, 710/70R42 Michelin and GOODS USED TRACTOR parts (always USED SCHULTE SDX 110 snowblower, 380/105R50 Firestone tires, $169,900.

2010, asking $10,900.

Call Flaman Sales buying tractors) David or Curtis, Roblin, Nisku, AB. today at 1-800-352-6264, 519-949-2351, Hensall, ON. MB., 204-564-2528, 1-877-564-8734. www.flaman.com 2006 JD 4920, 120’, loaded, exc., hi-flow, SCHULTE RDX110 SNOWBLOWER excel- eductor, Trac control, Raven powerglide, lent condition. Heenan Agri Ltd. Call Dale ultra-glide, 5-Ways, 380s, 15” spacing, $139,500. 204-242-4074, Manitou, MB. 306-539-8590, Regina, SK. gallantsales.com Large inventory of new and used potato equip. Dealer for Tristeel Mfg. wash line equip. Dealer for Logan NH FR9080 forage harvester, c/w 8 row corn head, 15’ pickup head, 900 hrs.

Equipment. Call Dave 204-254-8126, MB. 403-394-4401, Lethbridge, AB. YOUNG’S EQUIPMENT INC. For all your silage equipment needs call Kevin or Ron toll free 1-800-803-8346, Regina, SK.

Harvest Salvage Co. Ltd. TRADE IN YOUR JD 615, NH 76C OR CIH 2016 for a brand new Macdon PW7 header w/ 16’ Swathmaster pickup, pay as little as $2,000 with trade-in. 1-800-667-4515. www.combineworld.com

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www.harvestsalvage.ca New Used & Re-man parts 2010 CASE/IH 160 Precision 90’ wheeled sprayer, hyd. unfold, 1350 Imp. gal. tank, autorate, touch screen monitor, induction tank, foam marker, rinse tank, dual nozzles, low acres. Mint condition. Call 780-208-3344, Innisfree, AB. 2002 FLEXI-COIL 67XL suspended boom, 90’ booms, 1200 gal. tank, induction tank, clean water tank, foam markers, triple nozzles, mint cond., $19,000. 306-487-2712 or 306-487-7966, Lampman, SK. 100’ AG SHIELD, 1200 gal. tank, 100 gal. wash-out tank, $15,000 OBO. 204-851-5520, Cromer, MB. 2001 QF1500 SPRAYER, 100’ with 800 gal. tank, wind cones, $12,000 OBO. 403-666-2260, 403-548-1569, Etzikom, AB

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2005 CHALLENGER 670, 1346 hrs., RWA, PU header, duals, lateral tilt, ($44,000 spent 166 hrs. ago) great shape, $135,000.

Call 780-205-6789, Dewberry, AB.

WANT TO SELL 30’ Honeybee adapter, as new, for Int. 2388 combine, $700 OBO. Call 306-939-4509, Earl Grey, SK.

’09 CIH 2016 head w/ Swathmaster pick-up. Overall 85% cond’n. $20,800.

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NEED PICKUP HEADERS? ’01 NH Precision, $7,800; ‘91 JD 914 $4,900; ’08 16’ MacDon PW7, $12,800; ’93 14’ Gleaner, $1,850.

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NEW PICKUP REELS EARLY BUY. Hart Carter 25’,$5,795; 30’, $6,795; 35’, $7,300; 36’, $7,900. UII 25’, $6,830; 30’, $7,900; 36’, $8,900. Plastic teeth, fit JD/ NH/CIH/MacDon headers & Swathers. Pay 50% d/p, balance upon delivery in May 2014. Trades welcome. 1-800-667-4515. www.combineworld.com

JOHN DEERE 653 ALL Crop 6-row header, four 30” rows, good shape, $4000.

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3- 2005 HONEYBEES, 36’, w/transports, gauge wheels, 1 piece PU reels, pea augers, includes adapters for 2388 Case; JD 635F, HydraFlex, 35’ w/PU reel. Gull Lake, SK. Call 306-622-2069 or 306-671-7908.

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2012 JD 4940, 505 hrs, 120’, Hi-Flo pump, hyd. tread adjust, wheel slip control, Raven AutoBoom, 2 sets tires w/fenders, SF1 AutoTrac. 204-522-0926, Medora, MB.

2007 JD 4830, 1000 gal. SS tank, 100’, 2 sets tires, GPS: 2600 SF1, auto-sect. shutoff, exc. cond., 3200 hrs, 2nd owner, loaded, $157,000. 204-355-8305 Ste Anne, MB 1999 APACHE 790, 2600 hrs., all new tires, new solution pump, new hyd. pump, EZSteer GPS, always shedded, excellent con$70,000. Phone 306-642-5632 or 2008 MILLER A75, full load, 103’ Spray-Air dition, boom, hypro nozzles, 1000 gal. tank, crop 306-536-9811 (cell), Assiniboia, SK. dividers, AutoSteer, AutoBoom, AccuBoom, $145,000 OBO. Call 780-674-7944, Barrhead AB NH SP275F high clearance sprayer 2005 ROGATOR 1074, 1080 gal. tank, 110’ 2011 gal. tank, 120’ boom, UltraGlide booms, Raven Viper, SmartTrax, Auto- 1400 height, AccuBoom sectional control, Boom, Tridekon crop dividers, air lift, 2 boom ViperPro 2 sets of tires, 500 eng. sets of tires, 2980 hrs., $132,000 OBO. hrs., very monitor, nice, just going to a smaller one.

306-743-7622, Langenburg, SK. $270,000 OBO. 780-645-9630, Glendon AB 2005 PREDATOR 2010, 103’ conventional and AirBoom, 1000 gal tank, 3-way nozzle bodies, AutoBoom shut-off, GPS EZ-Steer 500, crop dividers, 2 sets tires, 1800 hrs, TRIDEKON CROP SAVER, crop dividers. $110,000. 780-307-5023, Neerlandia, AB. Reduce trampling losses by 80% to 90%.

Call Great West Agro, 306-398-8000, Cut SPRAYTEST REMOTE BOOM CONTROL Knife, SK. Use wireless remote to turn on individual BEHNKE DROP DECK semi style and boom sections for nozzle checks. pintle hitch sprayer trailers. Air ride, Easy install with plug and play harness to tandem and tridems. Contact SK: fit your sprayer. Order your SprayTest today.

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2009 JD 4830, 1000 gal., $205,000; 2009 CIH SRX160, 120’, 1600 gal., $39,900; 2010 CIH 3230, $225,000; 2000 RoGator 1254, 1200 gal., $89,900; Brandt 4000, 100’, 1600 gal., $29,900; 2013 CIH 4430, loaded, $375,000; BG 1450, 100’, 1200 gal., $5,900; 2004 RoGator 1064, 1000 gal., $117,500; BG 850, 112’, $4,900. Call Hergott Farm Equipment 306-682-2592, Humboldt, SK.

2004 BRANDT 4000 SB sprayer, 90’ booms, wind cones, foam marker, rinse kit, always shedded, small acre farm, $21,500. 306-834-2960, Kerrobert, SK.

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JD 612C, 12 Row 30” chopping corn head, exc. cond., $79,900; 2008 JD 635F w/Crary airbar, good cond., shedded, $29,900. Can deliver, will deal. Call 204-324-4277, Altona, MB.

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3PT SNOWBLOWERS: AGRO Trend, made in Ontario. All oil bath gearboxes, 54”, 60”, 72”, 78”, 84”, 90”, 96”, 102”, 108”, 120”. In stock, limited quantities. Cam-Don Motors Ltd. Call 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK. SCHULTE 8’ FRONT mount snowblower, model 800, fits Case 2294 or 7110, 1000 RPM or 540 RPM, good condition, $8500.

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www.spraytest.com 2011 JD 4830, 1171 hrs., 100’ boom, 1000 gal. SS tank, 5 sensor BoomTrac, 2630 Greenstar 3, plastic plumbing, HID lights, 275 HP, hyd. tread adjust, 3” fill, 2 sets tires, shedded. 780-608-4515, Camrose AB 2009 4730, 100’, fully loaded, two sets of tires, $179,000. 306-948-7223, Biggar, SK. 2012 JD 4940, 622/246 engine/spray hrs, ’97 AG Shield P/T sprayer, 1,250 gallon fully loaded. 2nd set of wheels and tires tank, 100’ boom. $8,800. Trades welcome.

(710’s) avail. 403-892-3303 Carmangay AB Financing available. 1-800-667-4515. www.combineworld.com HY-TRUX HIGH clearance sprayer, under 1991 Dodge Ram 250 w/Cummins dsl., 80’ TRAILTECH SPRAYER TRAILER, pintle booms, 400 gal. tank, triple nozzle, crop dividers, some work req’d, $10,000. Lamp- hitch, new paint and tires, $9,000. Call 306-874-7474, Naicam, SK. man. SK. 306-487-2712 or 306-487-7966.

SCHULTE SDX960, w/hyd. deflector, like new, $6950. 204-436-2049, Elm Creek, 1998 WILLMAR 785 Special Edition, 5.9L Cummins engine, 600 gal. SS tank, 90’ MB. matt_tkachyk_sons@mymts.net booms, c/w Trimble AutoSteer crop divSCHULTE AND FARM KING snowblowers, ders, 2 sets of tires, 3600 hrs., farmer In stock at Flaman. Call today to book o w n e d s i n c e n ew. A s k i n g $ 4 7 , 5 0 0 . yours 1-888-435-2626. www.flaman.com 306-874-7474, Naicam, SK. FARM KING 1080, 9’ 2 stage snowblower, 2013 CASE 4430, loaded, Aim command, good cond., $4250. Will deal, can deliver. 2 s e t s t i r e s , 3 6 1 h r s . , $ 3 4 0 , 0 0 0 .

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2010 K-HART DRILL 66’, 10� spacing, AgTron blockage, c/w 2012 Flexi-Coil 4350 TBH mech. tank, SS, w/duals, $195,000.

306-463-8711, Marengo, SK. FLEXICOIL 5000 AIR drill 1720 TBH tank, single shoot, $25,000 OBO. 306-582-4911, Glenbain, SK. 1997 SEED HAWK, 10.5� spacing, onboard seed and liquid fertilizer, excellent shape. Call 306-873-0214, Tisdale, SK.

8800 BOURGAULT 40’ air drill, poly packers, harrows, 8� space, 3225 TBH cart, $32,000. Call 204-825-8121, Morden, MB. 2011 CHI (FLEX-COIL) 46’ w/430 bu. 12� spacing, DS, $119,000; 2003 Flexi-Coil 58’ w/350 bu, 12� spacing, 4� rubber, DS, $59,000; 2002 Flexi-Coil 39’ w/230 bu., 12� spacing, DS, 5.5� rubber, $57,000; 1996 Concord 4010 w/240 bu. 10� space, single shoot, Flexi-Coil 33’ w/230 bu. TBT and TBH, 12� spacing DS, 4� rubber, 2010 CASE/IH PH800, c/w TBT 3430 air $47,000. Drills located in Southern SK. tank, 70’, double shoot dry, var. rate, like 306-563-8482, 306-782-2586. new, low acres, $159,900. 306-749-7731, Birch Hills, SK. fhagmann@sasktel.net

40’ JD 737 DRILL, c/w individual shank or gang packers, JD 787 230 bu. air cart, plumbed for liquid nitrogen and Alpine phosphate w/1400 gal Bandit caddy, Atom Jet boots, nice unit and condition, 2008 SEEDMASTER TOOLBAR, 64’ on 12� $47,000. 306-531-8575, 306-771-2819, spacing, c/w Flexi-Coil 3450 var. rate cart, brand new fert. knives, asking $150,000.

Edenwold, SK. wc.farm@hotmail.com 306-421-1086, 306-634-9330, Macoun SK 2003 BOURGAULT 5710, 47’, NH3, 5350, $75,000 OBO. Located near North Dakota border. Call 306-563-8482, 306-782-2586.

2 0 1 0 SEEDMASTER 70-12TXB w/JD 1910 430 bu. tank, var. speed fertilizer rate 3 tank, $265,300. (# SM10488A). Call 306-642-3366, Assiniboia, SK.

2013 BOURGAULT 3320 76’ XTC drill with 7950 cart. 4.5� V-style packer, double shoot air kit for mid row shanks, liquid kit for side band with 1� knife, full blockage seed and fertilizer ISO adapter, X30 monitor and 12� auger, and bag lift. Call 306-746-7638 for info, Raymore, SK.

2008 88’ SEEDMASTER, Comes w/wo Agtron 260 all seed run blockage monitor.

DS and smart hitch, 1’ spacing. All seedmaster updates done. Updated front castors (new style). Cables updated to 2x2 tubing. Shedded past 2 yrs. Paint and drill in exc. cond., c/w 2008 JD 1910 430 bu. 3 tank TBH air cart, and 1900 series 270 bu.

TBT air cart, asking $190,000 OBO. Text or call 306-861-5436, Francis, SK.

2007 NEW HOLLAND SD550, 60’, 10� spacing, SS, fold back style, 13,000 acres 2005 52’ SEED HAWK, 10� spacing, 1000 (#0003078a) $43,900. Call 306-642-3366, gal. on board, newer knives/packers, 2009 Assiniboia, SK. 3315 Ezee-On TBT cart, var. rate, 315 bu., WANTED: 5-1/2� RUBBER packers for $85,000. Stockton, MB. 204-526-5017.

Flexi-Coil 5000, 9� spacing. Will trade 2010 JOHN DEERE 1830, 61’, 10� spacing, 4-1/2� steel. 403-793-1705, Brooks, AB. DS w/JD 2010 1910 350 bu. cart.

BOURGAULT PARA-LINK AIR drills, (#0735306A), regular $143,600, now large selection of good late model units. $139,200. 306-721-5050, Regina, SK. Other makes and models avail. Will deliv- 2004 JD 1910, 340 bushel, with 1820 54’ er. Gord 403-308-1135, Lethbridge, AB. air drill. lucsusedequipment.com 70’ FLEXI-COIL 7500, DS dry c/w 3450 306-543-8746, Regina, SK. TBT tank $55,000; 5300 Bourgault air cart 2012 SEED HAWK, 80-12 w/sectional TBH $28,000. 306-247-4818, Scott, SK. control, conveyor, blockage, 800 bu. triple WANTED: ATOM-JET C-shank single shoot tank, shedded, low acres, $335,000. Call openers (cb15) or 3/4� Bourgault knock- 306-483-7829, Oxbow, SK. on openers. 306-629-3811, Ernfold, SK. 2010 65’ 3310 Bourgault paralink 12� spacMORRIS MAXIM 34’, single shoot, 7180 ing, mid row shank banding, DS, rear t a n k , T B H , n ew B o u r ga u l t o p e n e r s . hitch, $157,000. A.E. Chicoine Farm Equipment Ltd., 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK. 306-317-7696, Maymont, SK. 2007 72’ SEEDMASTER, 12� spacing, semipneumatic tires on shank w/Bourgault 6700 ST cart, dual wheels, conveyor, $230,000. A.E. Chicoine Farm Equip. Ltd. 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK. MOON HEAVY HAUL pulling air drills/ air seeders, packer bars, Alberta and Sask. 30 years experience. Call Bob Davidson, Drumheller, AB. 403-823-0746.

40’ BOURGAULT 5710, 1997, 10� space, 3.5� steel packers, like new 3/4� openers, MRB II installed 2011, $38,000 OBO. 306-678-4917, 306-774-6645, Hazlet, SK.

2012 Bourgault 3320QDA Stk# B21999A, 2002 30’ WISHEK DISC, good condition, single shoot, rear duals, liquid knife, liquid $52,000 OBO. Call Mike 780-777-5364, VR kit, Edge-on frnt knife holder, $198,000 Leduc, AB. mike.ohlmann@gmail.com Cash. 1-888-442-6084, www.farmworld.ca BOURGAULT 9200 42’ chisel plow, harrows, $21,000. Call 204-825-8121, Morden, MB. 2009 DEGELMAN LR8080 landroller, 80’, NEW 38.5’ SUMMERS DK2610 diamond new condition, used only 6000 acres, disc w/mounted harrows, $92,000 CNT. $55,000. 306-533-4891, Gray, SK. Nelson Motors & Equipment Ltd. WANTED: SYSTEM 82 Flexi-Coil or any 306-634-6422, Estevan, SK. harrow bar w/4�x6� frame. 204-655-3458 33’ INT. 5600 positive depth control with 4 or 204-648-7215, Sifton, MB. b a r B o u r ga u l t h a r r ow s , g o o d c o n d .

DEGELMAN 80’ LANDROLLER, $54,500; 306-338-2085, Kuroki, SK. 2010 Degelman 82’ heavy harrow, Valmar, D E M O 40’ SUMMERS Super coulter $ 4 8 , 5 0 0 ; B r a n d t 7 0 ’ h e av y h a r r ow, w/rolling baskets, $69,000 CNT. Nelson PREMIUM 57’ 5000 Flexi-Coil, c/w $24,900; 2011 BG 7200 72’ heavy harrow, Motors & Equipment Ltd. 306-634-6422, 3850 TBT manual rate and 3450 TBH var. $38,900. Call Hergott Farm Equipment Estevan, SK. cart. 12� spacing w/paired row, 550lb trip, 306-682-2592, Humboldt, SK. 6 rollers, 3.5� steel packers. New bearings on packers, new clutches on carts. Seed 2008 DEGELMAN 7000, 82’, full hyd., 5/8 170 acre/fill. Complete set up, for tines, $35,000 OBO. Call 306-563-8482, 306-782-2586, Yorkton, SK. $100,000 OBO. 306-634-9980, Estevan, SK 66’ SEEDMASTER, 2008, slim fold, tire in DEGELMAN STRAWMASTER 7000 harrow COMPLETE SHANK ASSEMBLIES: JD 1610, tire, lift hitch, smart hitch, dual caster on drawbar, 50’, $22,000. Gerard Zdunich $135; JD 610, black, $180; JD 1600, $90; Morris 7-series, $135. 306-946-7923, wings and main frame, big floatation tire 306-252-2910, 306-241-2839 Kenaston SK 306-946-4923, Young, SK. on main frame, tips are at 50%, with TBH NEW 52’ RITE-WAY land roller, $39,000 430 JD cart. Cart has duals, conveyor, rear hitch. Call Martin at 780-220-8144, Legal, CNT, one only! Nelson Motors & EquipǜȞȞȚ ȨȞȤȥ ment, 306-868-2022, Avonlea, SK. AB. or email for pics: at cyrmr@telus.net 2006 K-HART DRILL and 2006 ADX 3430 tank (Flexi-Coil), 60’, 10� spacing. New and rebuilt parts, some new tires for drill also included, $100,000 OBO. 306-463-9229 or 306-460-7426, Eatonia, SK. BG 2155H, $2,900; BG 2195H, $8,500; BG 54’ 5710 w/5350, $85,000; BG 5710 74’, $95,900; BG poly packers, $6,900; CIH PH800 60’ w/3430 TBT, $189,000; BG 65’ 3310 w/6700ST, $329,000; BG 4350, PDM auger, $27,500; BG 5710 64’ w/5440, $110,000; 2013 BG 3320 76’ w/6700ST, loaded, $415,000; Morris Contour w/8370, 47’, $135,000. Ph Hergott Farm Equipment 306-682-2592, Humboldt, SK.

1997 BOURGAULT 5710, 60’, SS, speed lock adapters, 3/4� carbide knives, 3� steel packers w/mud scrapers, granular kit, 2004 5350 TBH tank, center tank metering, DS, 2 fans, rear tow hitch, $85,000.

306-264-3721, Mankota, SK. 1999 BOURGAULT 5710, 64’, single shoot, 3� rubber packers, w/2003 5350 tank, 3 comp., double fans, hitch for liquid cart, $55,000. 306-243-4242, Macrorie, SK 2003 FLEXI-COIL 5000, 57’, double shoot, w/3450 variable rate pull behind tank, 12� spacing, seed treater, new stealth openers, dual castors, $82,000. 306-472-3775, La2002 FLEXI-COIL 3450 TBH, 10� auger fleche, SK. w/air seeder hopper, very good condition, 60’ PILLAR LASER disc hoe openers on double shoot, mechanical drive, rear hitch, 2009 Case/IH ADX 700 frame, w/430 bu. $37,000. Call 780-221-3980, Leduc, AB. T B T, v a r i a b l e r a t e , D S , s e e d c a r t , $175,000. 306-672-7616, 306-672-3711, Gull Lake, SK. 2008 SEEDMASTER, 80’, 12� spacing, w/double air shoot plus liquid kit, w/2011 Bourgault 6550, 4 tank metering, upgraded Zynx monitor, $230,000 OBO. Located near Regina, SK. Trent 306-540-5275 or Tyler 306-533-8834.

2010 BOURGAULT 5710, 74’, 9.8� spacing, 3.5 steel packers, Dutch paired row knives, with 6700 air tank, done 14,000 acres, shedded, $210,000. Millhouse Farms Inc., 306-398-4079, Cut Knife, SK.

2012 SEEDMASTER 32’ 140 bu. seed tank 1600 gallon fert. tank fully loaded with sectional control/variable rate. Low acres.

Reason for selling going to a bigger drill. $150,000 OBO. 780-645-9630 Glendon, AB

36’ JD 730 double disc with 1900 TBT cart, $34,000; JD 787 TBT cart, $12,500.

Can deliver. 204-856-6119, 204-685-2896, MacGregor, MB. 1998 MORRIS MAXIM 49’, 10� spacing, 1 1999 FLEXI-COIL 2340 TBH cart w/3rd yr. old 3� openers, 4� V-packers, SS, NH3 tank, variable rate, semi hopper, $24,000. kit on coulters, Edge-On shanks $25,000 306-587-2764, 306-587-7729, Cabri, SK. OBO. 306-768-7740, Carrot River, SK.

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FLEXI-COIL 820 air seeder, 35â&#x20AC;&#x2122; with 1720 24â&#x20AC;&#x2122; KELLO-BILT DISCER, $18,000 OBO. WANTED: CASE/IH 2294 FWA. Also older tank. Low acres, well kept, $33,000. Call 780-888-2245, or 780-888-1217, Hardisty, Case and JD tractors in need of repair.

Rob at 306-381-5622, Kyle, SK. AB. 306-395-2668, 306-681-7610, Chaplin, SK.

NEW 62â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 5 section Rite-Way land roller, $52,000 CNT. Nelson Motors Equipment Ltd., 306-868-2022, Avonlea, SK. 2009 DEGELMAN 82â&#x20AC;&#x2122; harrows with Valmar, 5/8â&#x20AC;? tine, 26â&#x20AC;? length, new hoses, great shape, $48,000. 306-533-4891, Gray, SK.

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CASE/IH STEIGER built, 4 WD/Quads; Plus other makes and models. Call the Tractor Man! Trades welcome. We deliver.

Gord 403-308-1135, Lethbridge, AB. QUAD TRAC AND PTO, 2006 STX500 HD, very nice, 36â&#x20AC;? tacks, 2900 hrs, $209,000.

Located Yorkton. 306-948-7223, Biggar SK 1986 CASE/IH 4894, 7100 hrs., asking $25,000. 306-287-4243 or 306-287-7573, Watson, SK. 2003 CASE STX 450, PTO, 16 spd. powershift, weights, GPS, 710-42â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 3600 hrs., $167,000. 403-443-1207, Trochu, AB. 1982 2390, approx. 7800 hrs.; 1976 870, w/FEL, cab, powershift. Good rubber on both. 306-388-2227 leave msg Bienfait SK 1998 CIH 8950, MFWD, 3 PTH, 5200 hrs., new inside tires, $55,000. 306-296-4769, 306-296-4525, Frontier, SK. WANTED: BLADE 14â&#x20AC;&#x2122;-16â&#x20AC;&#x2122; to fit Case/IH 9280. Phone 403-373-9403, or 403-373-4403, Penhold, AB. 1978 CASE 2870, 4 WD, with 7200 series Degelman 14â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 6-way hyd. blade, 20.8x38 tires dualed, unit in excellent cond., asking $39,000 OBO. 403-664-0479, Oyen, AB.

2013 BOURGAULT 7200, 84â&#x20AC;&#x2122; heavy harrow, loaded, like new, $48,000. Millhouse Farms Inc. 306-398-4079, Cut Knife, SK.

1986 7200 28â&#x20AC;&#x2122; hoe drill, Bergen transport, working cond, new spare parts, $1400.

306-761-1235, 306-746-7330, Govan, SK.

2000 CASE/IH 9370 powershift, 4534 hrs., 710 metrics (80% plus), N14 Cummins, 400 HP, 60 GPM hyd. MaxFlo, well maintained, many new parts, $95,000 OBO. Clifford 780-632-2975, Vegreville, AB LIZARD CREEK REPAIR and Tractor. We buy 90 and 94 Series Case, 2 WD, FWA tractors for parts and rebuilding. Also have r e b u i l t t r a c t o r s a n d p a r t s fo r s a l e .

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WANTED: 1026, 1456 or 826 IH tractors any condition. Call 701-240-5737, Minot, North Dakota.

2002 STX 450 quad, power shift, PTO, 7500 hrs., $125,000. 306-831-8963, Rosetown, SK.

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CASE 2594, 3600 hrs., 24 spd., IHC 684 c/w FEL, 3 PTH, 2400 hrs., 403-394-4401, Lethbridge, AB.

CASE/IH 3580 TBH tank, 2013, dual shoot, Deluxe auger c/w remote, 3 tank var. rate, Ultrasonic bin level sensors, air velocity meter, rear folding ladder, 3 c o a r s e r o l l e r s , 1 e x t r a fi n e r o l l e r, 800/65R32 front tires, 650/75R32 rear ǡČ?Č&#x203A;Č&#x203A; ÇźČ&#x201D;Č?ȥȨ Č?ČŁ duals. Gord 403-308-1135, Lethbridge, AB. 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122; MORRIS MAXIM air drill, 10â&#x20AC;? spacings, 7240 TBH tank, double shoot, one season on AtomJet boots, asking $36,000. 30â&#x20AC;&#x2122; JD 9350 hoe drills w/transport, $2000; 48â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Leon rod wheeler w/harrows, $850; 35â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 306-443-2437, Alida, SK. Morris cultivator w/harrows, $1200.

DIAMOND TIP SCRAPERS for JD 1895 306-395-2668, 306-681-7610, Chaplin, SK. air seeder, used 1 season. Half price of BOOK YOUR RITEWAY landroller for spring new OBO. 204-782-0259, Starbuck, MB. delivery. Be ready for seeding. Call Flaman today- 1-888-435-2626. www.flaman.com

KELLO-BILT 8â&#x20AC;&#x2122; to 20â&#x20AC;&#x2122; offset discs w/24â&#x20AC;? to 36â&#x20AC;? notched blades; Kello-Bilt 24â&#x20AC;&#x2122; to 38â&#x20AC;&#x2122; tandem wing discs w/26â&#x20AC;? and 28â&#x20AC;? notched blades and oil bath bearings. Red Deer, AB. www.kelloughs.com 1-888-500-2646.

2006 AGCO RT135 FWD w/ 1080 loader, MORRIS CONCEPT 2000 DEEP TILLER. CVT transmission, front axle and cab susNew, arrived late. 0 acres. 42â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 12â&#x20AC;? spacing, pension, 3140 hours, $70,500 OBO. 755LH auto trips, 4 bar harrow. Less than 780-603-7833, Vegreville, AB. new price. 204-825-4465, Crystal City, MB. 1997 AGCOSTAR 8360, 360 HP, 2925 hrs., WINTER CASH DISCOUNTS: Discs, till- 20.8x42 duals, N14 Cummins, 100 hrs. on age equipment, harrows, rollers, sprayers. new hyd. (131 litre/min.) pump, 5 reExtra discount at Crop Production Show, motes, Trimble AutoSteer, $75,900 or booth 156/157, Hall D. Contact Machinery steer calves. 306-948-2810, Biggar, SK. Dave at 403-580-6889, Bow Island, AB. www.summersmfg.com 2007 CHALLENGER MT865B, 525 HP, Cat 2010 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Case Precision disk air C18, exc. cond., HD tracks 80%, PTO, big USED 14â&#x20AC;&#x2122; WISHEK disc, 842NT, S/N pump, 6 SCVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, RTK GPS and much more. drill w/ matching 3430 tank & liquid fertilizer kit. Field ready w/ warranty. 670214, $22,500. Flaman Sales, Nisku, AB. Call 780-206-1234, Barhead, AB. 1-800-352-6264 or www.flaman.com Trades welcome, transportation available. $138,800.00. 1-800-667-4515, 2011 WISHEK DISC, 842 LNT, 38â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, less www.combineworld.com than 2000 acres, 5/8â&#x20AC;? mtd. heavy harrows, SC5000, 57â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 9â&#x20AC;? with 4â&#x20AC;? rubber press, 30â&#x20AC;? disc, like new cond. 306-698-2749, 7020 ALLIS CHALMERS diesel tractor, with powershift transmission, $5500.

2 3 2 0 T B T t a n k , $ 2 9 , 9 0 0 . C a l l Wolseley, SK. 306-395-2668, 306-681-7610, Chaplin, SK. 204-324-4277, Altona, MB. KELLO-BILT DISC PARTS: Blades and bearings. Parts to fit most makes and DUETZ 9170 MFWD, 5900 hrs., good conmodels. 1-888-500-2646, Red Deer, AB. dition and good rubber, $24,000. Call 780-305-3547, Neerlandia, AB. www.kelloughs.com 1995 BOURGAULT 3195 Stk# HR3113B; trailing mechanical drive, single fan, RTH, $13,300. Call 1-888-446-9572 or www.farmworld.ca 2011 BOURGAULT 9400 60â&#x20AC;&#x2122; deep tillage cultivator, heavy trips with Bourgault air p a c k , r e a r h i t c h a n d Po i r i e r b o o t s , $88,000. A.E. Chicoine Farm Equipment Ltd. 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK. 2011 BOURGAULT 6700 full load, X20, $159,000 OBO. Trades? 306-563-8482, 306-782-2586, Rama, SK.

2010 CIH 485, 800 duals, PTO, $269,000; 2010 CIH 435 quad, PTO, $269,000; 2011 CIH 450, 800 duals, $263,000; 2009 CIH 535 quad, 36â&#x20AC;? tracks, $283,900; 2012 JD 9460R, PTO, $279,000; NH Boomer 3045 w/FEL, $31,900; CIH Magnum 210, 3 PTH, $139,000; CIH Magnum 235, low hrs, $165,000; 2003 JD 9520, PS, $169,000; 1986 CIH 4494, $23,900; 2012 CIH 550Q, PTO, $359,000; 2011 CIH Maxxum 125 w/FEL, $97,500. Hergott Farm Equipment 306-682-2592, Humboldt, SK.

1980 CATERPILLAR D7G Crawler tractor. Eng. recently overhauled, UC redone 2 yrs. ago, tracks redone, showing 4965 hrs., all bills of service avail. Reason for selling: Upgrading, $65,000. Call Gilbert for more info., 204-745-8029, Somerset, MB.

1989 JD 8760, 8500 eng. hrs., 2000 hrs. on new eng., radar, diff. locks, 24 spd., 4 SCVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 20.8x38 Michelin duals, GPS ready, $55,000 OBO. 204-851-5520, Cromer, MB. 2007 JD 7520, IVT trans., 741 loader, detachable grapple fork, FWD, 3 PTH, 4400 hrs. Call 780-853-7205, Vermilion, AB. MITCHâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S TRACTOR SALES LTD. JD 2950 MFWD, 3 PTH, painted, w/265 FEL; JD 4250 MFWD, powershift w/o FEL; JD 4440 quad, factory duals; JD 4450, 2WD, 3 PTH, 15 spd; JD 4450, MFWD, 15 spd; JD 4450, MFWD, quad; JD 6430, MFWD, 3 PTH, 20 spd. w/LHR, premium, 5000 hrs; JD 7720, MFWD, 3 PTH, 20 spd. w/LHR, w/746 FEL, grapple. All tractors can be sold with new or used loaders. 204-750-2459, St. Claude, MB., mitchstractorsales.com 2013 8360R, ILS, IVT, front duals, Firestone tires, 390 hrs., one owner, $249,500 U.S. 715-377-2940, Baldwin, Wisconsin.

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1999 BOURGAULT 5710 Stk# B21677D, 54â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 9.8â&#x20AC;? spacing, 3â&#x20AC;? carbide tips, MRBS, u p d at e d w i d e p i vo t , $ 3 8 , 5 0 0 C a s h .

1-888-442-6084 or www.farmworld.ca 2011 60â&#x20AC;&#x2122; BOURGAULT DS air pack, 6â&#x20AC;? primary manifold, $10,000. A.E. Chicoine Farm Equipment Ltd. 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK. BOURGAULT 5350 air tank, dual fans, 3 tanks, rice tires, 491 HP monitorl 2008 NH ST830 tillage tool, 50â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 12â&#x20AC;? spacing, 530 trip, w/Technotill seeding system, unit shedded, sold as unit. Contact Gregoire Seed Farms Ltd. 306-445-5516 or 306-441-7005, North Battleford, SK. 1999 FLEXI-COIL 2320, double shoot, TBH, excellent condition, $13,900 OBO. 306-563-8482, 306-782-2586, Yorkton, SK 2001 BOURGAULT 8810 32â&#x20AC;&#x2122; air seeder, 2135 TBH tank, always shedded, very good condition. 306-338-2085, Kuroki, SK. BOURGAULT 4350 CART, $29,000. Rama, SK. Call 306-563-8482 or 306-782-2586.

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9630T JOHN DEERE, premium cab and lighting pkg., 530 HP, 3500 hrs., tracks at 8 0 % , g r e at s h ap e , a l w ay s s h e d d e d . $208,000. Ron 204-941-0045, Rosser, MB. 2010 JD 9230, only 720 hrs., fully loaded including: PTO, powershift, 5 hyds, with return line, large hyd. pump., diff. lock, active seat, mint cond., $191,000 OBO. 780-689-9688, Boyle, AB. 1990 JD 8100, FWA, 20.8x42 duals, 6000 hrs., mint, $63,900. Phone 306-948-7223, Biggar, SK. 1997 JD 9300, 7000 eng. hrs., radar, diff. locks, 12 spd., 4 SCV’s, w/16’ Degleman 6900 dozer, 710R38 duals, GPS ready, $99,000 OBO. 204-851-5520, Cromer, MB.

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WANTED: USED CASE L655 self-levelling F I R E W O O D : C u t a n d s p l i t , d e l i ve r y loader, to fit MX120. Call 780-967-3634, available. 306-862-7831, 306-862-3086, Onoway, AB. Nipawin, SK. DEGELMAN 10’ BLADE, manual angle, mounts, JD 30-50 series 2WD, $4000; JD BIRCH FIREWOOD, Sold in bags of ap265 loader, bucket, joystick, $6500; Leon prox. 1/2 cord, split and seasoned, $200; loader 707, bucket, 4020 mounts, $2750. Pine also avail. in same quantity, $120.

306-763-1943, Prince Albert, SK. Call 780-679-7795, Camrose, AB.

2001 TR99 Combine w/ $50,000 work order, 2711 engine hrs...$69,800. Financing available. Trades welcome. 1-800-667-4515. www.combineworld.com

JD 9630T, new 36” tracks, AutoTrac ready, 3400 hrs., weights, shedded, $199,900. Call 204-324-4277, Altona, MB. 2013 JOHN DEERE 4940, 164 hrs., 120’, 20” nozzles, 380.105R50, sectional control, 4 sets tips, (# 0023509A) $386,700. Call 306-354-2411, Mossbank, SK. 1968 JD 4020, synchromesh trans., c/w JD #48 loader and Groening 3 PTH (new in 2012), excellent auger tractor. Loader frame has never been welded on, well maintained. 780-385-0373, Viking, AB. 2013 JD 9560 RT TRAC, 660 hrs, idler weights, AJ hitch, 5 hyds, 78 GPM, PTO, HID lighting, warranty to 2018, mint cond.

Call 306-526-8888, Regina, SK. 2006 JD 7520 Stk# HN3108A, 5,801 hrs., 150 HP, 2 WD, 3 point hitch, powershift trans., 3 hyd. outlets, air seats, $75,000.

1-888-446-9572 or www.farmworld.ca 2004 JD 9420, mint cond., 3150 hrs. showing, weight pkg., shedded, Greenstar, GPS ready, bought new, orig. owner.

306-229-7149, Osler, SK. 2005 8970, 400 HP quad range, 8000 hrs., 38” radials, $62,000. Call 306-524-4960, Semans, SK. JD 3140 w/sound guard cab, AC, Quad range, dual hyds., 540/1000 PTO, $15,000 OBO. 306-743-7622, Langenburg, SK. 2012 JOHN DEERE 956R, demo unit, 22 hrs., 800/70R38, JD Link, 18/6 powershift, $414,500. (#10003187). Call 306-692-2371, Moose Jaw, SK. 2007 7420 Stk# HN3300A, 6,000 hrs, 135 HP, MFWD, 3 hyd. 3 PTH, dual PTO, c/w 741 JD loader, bucket, grapple, $69,000.

1-888-446-9572 or www.farmworld.ca LOOKING FOR: JD 30, 40, 50 Series tractor in good cond. with mechanical issues.

Call 306-621-7170, Yorkton, SK. 2008 JOHN DEERE 4930, 1741 hrs., 120’, 20” spacing, Swath Control Pro, 380/105R50, (#00004225) reg. $254,000, now $246,500. 306-726-2155, Southey, SK 2012 JOHN DEERE 9560RT, 716 hrs., 18/6 powershift, 2600 Greenstar, SF1, JD Link deluxe cab (#1901506A), $405,300.

306-354-2411, Mossbank, SK. 1976 JD 4430 quad, 3 hyds., 85% rubber, excellent. Call 306-744-8113, Yorkton, SK. STEVE’S TRACTOR REBUILDER looking for JD tractors to rebuild, Series 20s, 30s, 40s or 50s, or for parts. Will pay top dollar.

Now selling JD parts. 204-466-2927, 204-871-5170, Austin, MB. 1996 JD 7800, 2 WD, 4900 hrs., c/w duals, always shedded, vg cond., $49,000 OBO. For info 306-468-2070, Canwood, SK JD 7810; JD 7710; JD 7410. All MFWD and low hours, can be equipped with loaders. Call 204-522-6333, Melita, MB. 1997 JD 9200, 4 WD, 12 spd., 4 SCV, diff lock, 20.8x42 duals, EZ-Steer 500 AutoSteer, 4128 hrs., good shape, $98,500.

Phone 780-632-8838, Mundare, AB. 2003 JD 9420 4WD, 2147 hrs, AutoTrac ready, 24 spd., 20.8R42 Firestone triples, 8 2 1 0 l b s . c a s t , t ow c a b l e p a c k a g e , $185,000. Call Dwayne Murray at DBM Ltd 1-800-805-0495, Melita, MB. 1998 JD 9400, only 1742 hrs., 12 spd, 20.8R42 Firestone triples, cast weights, one owner, shedded, one of a kind! $165,000. Call Dwayne Murray at DBM Ltd 1-800-805-0495, Melita, MB. 1997 JD 9400, 4WD, 7265 hrs., 24 spd., weight package, new 710 tires, $105,000; Universal AutoSteer, activated 1800 Greenstart display, SF1 receiver, $8000; 16’ Degelman dozer blade fits 9000 series JD 4WD, hyd. angle, snow extensions, used in farmyard for snow only, $17,000.

Call 306-421-1110, Torquay, SK. 2012 JD 9410R, 1300 hrs., 18 spd., powershift with efficiency manager, 710x70R42 tires, PTO, warranty. 306-752-3777 or 306-921-6697, Melfort, SK. JD 1994 8770, 300 HP, 5250 hrs., 4 hyd. remotes, 24 spd, excellent cond., asking $62,000. 306-344-4568, St. Walberg, SK.

WRECKING FOR PARTS: Massey 2675, very good engine, 18.4x38 tires, excellent sheet metal. 1-877-564-8734, Roblin, MB. 1105 MF DIESEL tractor, w/loader and grapple. 306-395-2668, 306-681-7610, Chaplin, SK.

18” EXTENSIONS FOR Ezee-On bucket; 2- BLOCKED AND SPLIT seasoned Spruce 24.5x32 rims fit high clearance NH PT, firewood. Call V&R Sawing, 306-232-5488, Rosthern, SK. 306-463-4866, Kindersley, SK. 14’ DEGELMAN 4-WAY 6900 blade, fits 30, BLOCKED SEASONED JACK Pine firewood 40, 50 series JD 4 WD, $12,000 OBO. and wood chips for sale. Lehner Wood Preservers Ltd., 306-763-4232, Prince Albert, 306-449-2279, Storthoaks, SK. SK. Will deliver. Self-unloading trailer.

LOOKING FOR 1010 JD dozer w/inside mounted blade; For sale JD 350B loader.

204-238-4964, Bowsman, MB. 84” UNUSED SNOWBEAR quick attach snow blade, electric winch, manual angle, BEV’S FISH & SEAFOOD LTD., buy direct, fresh fish: Pickerel, Northern Pike, $2500. Call 780-922-3960, Ardrossan, AB. Whitefish and Lake Trout. Seafood also available. Phone toll free 1-877-434-7477, 306-763-8277, Prince Albert, SK.

’09 NH T7040 180HP FWA tractor 3PTH & PTO w/ FEL & grapple, 2,600 hrs. Excellent condition w/ warranty! $109,800. Trades welcome.

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NEED TO MOVE water or irrigate? 6”-10” alum. pipe, pump units. Taber, AB. Dennis at: 403-308-1400, dfpickerell@shaw.ca RAIN MAKER IRRIGATION Zimmatic by Lindsay pivots/Greenfield mini pivots, KLine towable irrigation, spare parts/accessories, new and used equipment. 33 years in business. www.rainmaker-irrigation.com Call 306-867-9606, Outlook, SK.

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2008 NH T6050, MFWD, w/Buehler 2795 ESTATE SALE: 10x70 Brandt auger, $5500; loader, 3840 hrs., new Michelin’s, 4 hyds, 8x46 Wheatheart auger w/mover, $7900; $66,500 OBO. 306-698-7787, Wolseley, SK High Trux sprayer, $39,000; MacDon 25’ 2011 NH T7060, 210 HP, FWA tractor, 3 PT swather, $3000; IHC 786 MFWD, rare, PTH, 20.8x42 duals, front fenders, 18 spd. $10,000. 306-563-8482, 306-782-2586, p owe r s h i f t t r a n s , S u p e r S t e e r, f r o n t Maple Creek, SK. weights, cab susp., sidewinder console, 4 ODESSA ROCKPICKER SALES: New Deelec. hyd. remotes, Outback AutoSteer, gelman equipment, land rollers, Straw1183 hrs., exc. cond., $109,500. Reason master, rockpickers, rock rakes, dozer for selling: buying 4 WD tractor. Somerset b l a d e s . P h o n e 3 0 6 - 9 5 7 - 4 4 0 3 , c e l l MB, 204-825-7160, 204-825-8078.

306-536-5097, Odessa, SK. DEGLEMAN LAND ROLLER, 51’, excellent s h ap e . H e e n a n A g r i L t d . , C a l l D a l e 1979 FORD FW60 Stk# C22221, 5,405 306-539-8590, Regina, SK. hrs., 335 HP, 4 WD, new starter, 20 spd, SUNFLOWER HARVEST SYSTEMS. Call d u a l s , $ 2 5 , 5 0 0 . 1 - 8 8 8 - 4 4 2 - 6 0 8 4 o r for literature. 1-800-735-5848. Lucke Mfg., www.farmworld.ca www.luckemanufacturing.com

FOUR MATURE TROPHY BISON BULLS, 2013 Bison calves. Call Bob at 780-836-2689 for more info, Manning, AB. NORTHFORK- INDUSTRY LEADER for over 15 years, is looking for finished Bison, grain or grass fed. “If you have them, we want them.” Make your final call with Northfork for pricing! Guaranteed prompt payment! 514-643-4447, Winnipeg, MB.

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OVER 20 FORKLIFTS in stock, many parted out. Over 75 sets of pallet forks from small to large. Cambrian Equipment Sales, phone 204-667-2867, fax 204-667-2932, Winnipeg, MB.

FORKLIFTS FOR RENT/SALE: JCB 940, 8000 lbs; 930, 6000 lbs., RT 4x4. Conquest ESTATE SALE: 8-row Monosem corn Equipment, 306-483-2500, Oxbow, SK. planter c/w liquid fert. kit, $10,000; 31’ Hutchmaster disc, $5000; 1981 IHC tandem w/20’ box, $5000; 8 and 10 bottom Melroe plows, offers; 4-row SP corn harvester, $15,000; 2-row SP corn harvester, $5000. Dennis 403-308-1400, Taber, AB.

SANCTUARY LANDSCAPE CONSULTATION Services. Shelterbelt design, yard/acreage tree planning, 35 years experience. Phone 306-695-2019, Indian Head, SK.

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Rays’ Trailer Sales. Call Cory or Don, 780-672-4596, Camrose, AB. USED BANDIT TREE Chippers 65XL, 24 HP Honda, 6” material, $6900; 95XL 50 HP Kubota Diesel, 9” material, $22,900. Call Flaman Sales, Nisku, AB. 1-800-352-6264.

60” KUBOTA FRONT mount PTO snowblower, fits all B Series Kuobta tractors to 35 HP, $2500. 306-463-9020, Dodsland, SK.

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800/70R/38 Goodyear tire, DT924, one pretty new, one w/blister, $3350. for both.

Call 306-725-4483, Strasbourg, SK. 1993 Ford 9880 4WD Tractor 400HP, 7,886 hrs., $48,800.00 as is, or $59,800 with duals + 8 new radial tires. Sold w/ warranty. 1-800-667-4515, www.combineworld.com

WANTED: GOOD USED line skidder. Call 306-747-3272, 306-747-7195, Parkside, SK. GRAHAM 10’ CULTIVATOR, $100; 20’ shop made field roller, $200; Wheatheart 8” 1989 FORD 876, 5100 hrs., rubber- 40%, hyd. binsweep, $400; 3- 500 gal. fuel tanks always shedded, very good condition. w/stands. 500 gal. galvanized water tank.

306-338-2085, Kuroki, SK. 1200 gal. poly tank. Offers?

306-946-3656, Yellow Grass, SK. 2002 BUHLER VERSATILE 2270, 4 WD, 290 HP, GPS, 3100 hrs., $86,000 OBO. D5H CAT, CAB, winch, 6 way dozer; Steel 306-445-5551, North Battleford, SK. quonset, in crate, 52’x35’x18’; Ford 5000 1981 835 VERSATILE, 7100 hrs., asking dsl w/loader. 306-236-8023, Goodsoil, SK. $20,000. 306-287-4243 or 306-287-7573, WANTED: MF #36 DISCERS, all sizes, Watson, SK. prompt pick-up. Phone 306-259-4923, 2006 VERSATILE 435, 4700 hrs, 800 rub- 306-946-9669, 306-946-7923, Young, SK. b e r, $ 1 2 9 , 0 0 0 O B O. 3 0 6 - 5 6 3 - 8 4 8 2 , WANTED: M11-33 or M11-44 Seed-Rites 306-782-2586, Winnipeg, MB. with transport wheels. 306-842-6360, Weyburn, SK. WANTED: MASSEY 698 tractor, running or GRATTON COULEE AGRI PARTS LTD. Your not w/wo loader. Phone 780-635-2232, #1 place to purchase late model combine Glendon, AB. and tractor parts. Used, new and rebuilt.

WANTED: USED, BURNT, old or ugly tracwww.gcparts.com Toll free 888-327-6767. tors. Newer models too! Smith’s Tractor BIG BUD 360/30 powershift, new paint, Wrecking, 1-888-676-4847. cab upholstery and 8 new tires. Call WANTED: NH BALE WAGON 1037, 1033, 403-504-0468, Medicine Hat, AB. 1036, 1032, JD 7810 tractor, MFWD, FEL, 2012 KIOTI CK30 with loader 30 HP, HST, 3 PTH. 403-394-4401, Lethbridge, AB. $19,999 plus GST cash in lieu price. Ray’s Tr a i l e r S a l e s . C a l l C o r y o r D o n , WANTED: JD 8570 tractor, with powershift a n d P TO. P h o n e : 2 0 4 - 6 5 5 - 3 4 5 8 o r 780-672-4596, Camrose, AB. 204-648-7215, Sifton, MB. MF 2675, like new tires; MF 1505, $2500; MF 255, 3 PTH; Versatile 800 Series II, WANTED: 4 0R 6 way dozer blade to fit a 9130 Case 4 WD. Phone 306-736-7573, $8500. 403-394-4401, Lethbridge, AB. Kipling, SK.

LOADERS FOR SALE/RENT: 2004 JD 544J, 2007 Cat 950H, 2009 Case 821. MULCHING - TREES, BRUSH, Stumps.

Call today 306-933-2950. Visit us at: Conquest Equip., 306-483-2500, Oxbow SK www.maverickconstruction.ca STILL OVER 25 2WD and 4WD loaders and crawlers in stock. We have dismantled SOLIDLOCK AND TREE ISLAND game wire many units for parts. Large stock of new and all accessories for installation. Heights and used parts. 2 locations, over 60 years from 26” to 120”. Ideal for elk, deer, bison, in business. Cambrian Equipment Sales, sheep, swine, cattle, etc. Tom Jensen phone 204-667-2867, fax 204-667-2932, ph/fax 306-426-2305, Smeaton, SK. Winnipeg, MB. GUARANTEED PRESSURE TREATED fence EZEE-ON LOADER to fit 1100 or 1105 MF posts, lumber slabs and rails. Call Lehner t r a c t o r. N o b u c k e t , $ 1 5 0 0 O B O . Wo o d P r e s e r ve r s L t d . , a s k fo r R o n 306-763-4232, Prince Albert, SK. 306-395-2668, 306-681-7610, Chaplin, SK.

WANTED: MASSEY 698 tractor, running 12’ LEON 6-WAY blade with snow guard, or not w/wo loader. Phone 780-635-2232, mounted on 1982 Case/IH 4490, 18.4x34 Glendon, AB. duals- 80% inside, weak powershift, $10,000. 306-424-2271, Montmartre, SK. 2012 T9.670, Stk# HN3227A, 450 hrs., 670 HP, 4 WD, diff. lock, 6 hyd. outlets, high cap. drawbar, lux cab, $345,000.

1-888-442-3816 or www.farmworld.ca 2012 T9.560, Stk# PN2993A, 440 hrs., 500 HP, 4 WD, 16 spd trans, 6 hyd outlets, luxury cab, cold weather start, $347,500.

1-888-462-3816 or www.farmworld.ca 2011 NH T9050, 1,215 hrs, 485 HP, 4 WD, powershift, IntelliVeiw II Plus, HID’s, full IntelliSteer Omnistar unlocked, $238,000.

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We sell on farm near Didsbury, AB. or deliver anywhere in western Canada. Details phone 403-586-8733 or check out our website at www.didsburysprucefarms.com

NEW AND USED generators, all sizes from 5 kw to 3000 kw, gas, LPG or diesel. Phone for availability and prices. Many used in stock. 204-643-5441, Fraserwood, MB. LOWEST PRICES IN CANADA on new, high quality generator systems. Quality diesel generators, Winpower PTO tractor driven alternators, automatic/ manual switch gear, and commercial duty Sommers Powermaster and Sommers/ Winco portable generators and home standby packages.

75+ years of reliable service. Contact Sommers Motor Generator Sales for all your generator requirements at 1-800-690-2396 sales@sommersgen.com Online: www.sommersgen.com DIESEL GENSET SALES AND SERVICE, 12 to 300 KW, lots of units in stock, used and new, Perkins, John Deere, Deutz. We also build custom gensets. We currently have special pricing on new John Deere units. Call for pricing 204-792-7471.

GENERATORS: 20 KW to 2000 KW, low hour diesel and natural gas/ propane units Abraham Generator Sales Co. Phone: 701-797-4766 or 701-371-9526, Cooperstown, ND. www.abrahamindustrial.com

NEW AND USED Outback STS, S3 mapping units. Baseline, AutoSteer and VSI units.

Trades welcome. 306-397-2678, Edam, SK

2013 LS P7040CPS 97 HP, w/loader, FWA, 3rd function, $58,750 plus GST. Ray’s Trailer Sales. Call Cory or Don, 780-672-4596, Camrose, AB. WHOLE HOUSE INSTANT on demand water heater, approved for Canada, only $575, 4.3 GPM, propane or natural gas.

Replace your hot water tank, 780-952-4884, Edmonton, AB. Visit our website: www.shop.firepitfundamentals.ca

2001 KOMATSU 250 payloader w/bucket and forks, very nice $54,500; Various Degleman blades to fit JD tractors 8’, 10’, 12’; Bobcat 863G w/forks and bucket.

306-246-4632, Speers, SK. 2004 DEGELMAN 6600, 14’, fits 9000 Series JD 4 WD. Manual angle, low use, $13,000 OBO. Rama, SK. 306-563-8482, 306-782-2586.

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HIGH EFFICIENCY OIL furnace, with 250 gallon tank, 3 years old, $2500. Call 306-948-2048, Biggar, SK.

LAZY S BULL POWER 2014, January 25, at the ranch, Mayerthorpe, AB. 200 plus polled red and black Simmental, Angus and Beefmaker (Sim/Angus) bulls. Call 780-785-3136, text 780-674-1048. Video online in January www.lazysranch.ca COMPLETE HERD DISPERSAL for Chernoff Acres of Veregin on Jan. 10/14 at Heartland Livestock in Yorkton at 11:00 AM. 65 Charolais/Limo/Angus cross cows bred Gelbvieh and Angus; 10 Limo/Angus cross heifers bred Angus, all exposed June 1.

Herd sires 3 yr. Red Angus and 4 yr. Red Gelbvieh. Jason 306-542-2652 Veregin, SK

BLACK ANGUS BULLS, two year olds, semen tested, guaranteed breeders, delivery available. 306-287-3900, 306-287-8006, Englefeld, SK. skinnerfarmsangus.com BISON WANTED - Canadian Prairie Bison BRED HEIFERS: Bred to easy calving Angus is looking to contract grain finished bison bulls. Start calving April 1st. 306-287-3900 for growing markets. Roger Provencher at or 306-287-8006, Engelfeld, SK. 306-468-2316. roger@cdnbison.com 20 TOP BRED Black Angus heifers for sale.

ELK VALLEY RANCHES, buying all ages Spruce Acres, 306-272-3997, Foam Lake, of feeder bison. Call Frank 780-846-2980, SK. Kitscoty, AB. or elkvalley@xplornet.com SELLING: BLACK ANGUS bulls. Wayside 50 PURE WOOD/ Wood Cross bison, avg. Angus, Henry and Bernie Jungwirth, price $2000/head. Contact Dr. Marshall 306-256-3607, Cudworth, SK. Patterson, 306-475-2232, Moose Jaw, SK. 50 REG. COWS, Canadian bloodlines. Call 80 2011 WOOD cross bison heifers. Ex- Belmoral Angus 306-877-2014, Dubuc, SK. posed to Wood cross bison bulls purchased at 2012 MGM Grand Genetics Sale. PUREBRED BLACK ANGUS long yearling bulls, replacement heifers, AI service. $2500. Derrick 306-441-5209, Meota, SK. Meadow Ridge Enterprises, 306-373-9140 HERD DISPERSAL: 11 Pure Wood bison: 5 or 306-270-6628, Saskatoon, SK. cows and 1 bull- 10 yrs old, 5 calves.

204-281-1186 leave msg, Birch River, MB. REGISTERED BLACK ANGUS bred heifers, due to calve end of February. 18 head, Email: lymklamb@yahoo.ca $1600/ea. Angus Acres 780-336-6435, 150 HEAD 2011 bred heifers. Contact Kinsella, AB. Bruce 403-651-7972, Youngstown, AB. HERD REDUCTION: 25 One Iron comLOOKING TO BUY 2013 calves. Also, would mercial Black Angus cows; 25 Reg. Black b u y o t h e r a g e s . P h o n e K e v i n a t Angus cows, start calving mid March. Preg 306-429-2029, Glenavon, SK. checked, Ivomec, vaccinated, asking NILSSON BROS. INC. buying finished bison $1400; 20 Reg. Black Angus 2 yr. old bulls. on the rail at Lacombe, AB for Feb delivery Come pick them, we will winter till April, and beyond. Fair, competitive and assured semen test. Kindersley, SK. For more info call: 306-460-8520 or 306-460-7620. payment. Richard Bintner 306-873-3184.

SASKOTA NATURAL is looking for finished bison and cull cows. COD, paying market prices. “Producers working with Producers.” 306-231-9110, Quill Lake, SK. COMPLETE HERD DISPERSAL of 120 bison cows. Preg tested for Dec. 2013 shipping.

Contact Paul 780-777-2326, Athabasca, AB WANTED TO PURCHASE cull bison bulls and cows for slaughter. Oak Ridge Meats 204-835-2365 204-476-0147 McCreary MB BISON CALVES FOR sale, mixed; Also bred cows for sale. Clairside Bison, 306-383-4094, Clair, SK. 2013 BISON CALVES wanted. Call Ryan at: 306-646-7742 cell, 306-646-4974 home, Fairlight, SK. 2013 CALVES, 2012 yearlings and some c u l l c o w s fo r s a l e . 3 0 6 - 5 4 2 - 7 3 2 5 , 306-542-4498, Kamsack, SK.

BRED HEIFERS, PB Black Angus, calving April/May, papers available. Call Everblack Angus, Ernest Gibson, Vermilion, AB. 780-853-2422.

BRED HEIFERS: Bred to easy calving Angus bulls. Start calving April 1st. 306-287-3900 or 306-287-8006, Engelfeld, SK. 30 PUREBRED RED Angus bred heifers for sale. RSL Red Angus, Battleford, SK. 306-937-2880 or 306-441-5010 anytime.

17 REGISTERED RED Angus open heifers, excellent brood cow prospects. Call Little de Ranch, 306-845-2406, Turtleford, SK. RED ANGUS BULLS, two year olds, semen tested, guaranteed breeders, delivery available. 306-287-3900, 306-287-8006, Englefeld, SK. skinnerfarmsangus.com

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1.888.986.2946 2013 TIMPTE 3 HOPPER

2014 TIMPTE GRAIN HOPPER AVAILABLE 2012-09-27. Grain, 3 hopper, Air Ride suspension, Tridem axle, Aluminum (polished out) rims, 20 king pin, Tarp: Rollover Black, Hoppers: Ag Hopper w/3rd Hopper Black w.Interior Access steps, Width: 102in, Length: 45ft. Winnipeg, MB. Stock #DB138603

AVAILABLE 2013-11-25. Grain, Hopper, Air Ride suspension, Tandem axle, Aluminum rims, 20” king pin, Tarp: Rollover Black, Hoppers: AG Black w.Int access 5 steps, Width: 96in, Length: 40ft.

Winnipeg, MB. Stock #EB144268

CALL 1991 LODE KING SUPER B Grain, Spring Ride suspension, Tridem axle, Steel rims, Tarp: Rollover , Hoppers: Ag Hoppers , Width: 102in, Length: 38ft.

Brandon, MB. Stock #MW004834U

$

18,900

2008 INTERNATIONAL 4300 4X2 Single Axle Grain Truck, International DT466 engine (225 HP), Allison (Auto) transmission (5 speed), Air brakes, 253000 km, 10000 lbs front axle capacity, 17500 lbs rear axle capacity, Diff Lock rear lockup, A/C. Winnipeg, MB. Stock #1177-08A

$

49,900

2007 PETERBILT 386

2008 GREAT DANE DECK Deck, Flatdeck, Air Ride suspension, Tandem axle, Aluminum rims, Alum w/ 4 Nailing Strips floor, 18 king pin, Winches: 18 Sliding 3-Bar, Width: 102in, Length: 48ft. Winnipeg, MB. Stock #8H709450U

$

19,900

2009 INTERNATIONAL 9200I 6X4 Tandem Axle Grain Truck, Cummins ISM engine, Eaton Fuller Auto Shift transmission (10 speed), ABS brakes, 412000 km, 12000 lbs front axle capacity, 40000 lbs rear axle capacity, 3-Way rear lockup, A/C, Getting a White Cancade 20 foot grain box. Prince Albert, SK. Stock #V492718

$

85,000

2009 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA

Tandem Axle Grain Truck, Cummins ISX engine (450 HP), Eaton Fuller D/O transmission (13 speed), Air brakes, 1147000 km, 12000 lbs front axle capacity, 40000 lbs rear axle capacity, Diff Lock rear lockup, A/C. Brandon, MB. Stock #8216-07A

$

69,900

2009 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR Tandem Axle Grain Truck, Cummins ISX engine, Eaton Fuller D/O transmission (13 speed), Air brakes, 825000 km, 12000 lbs front axle capacity, 40000 lbs rear axle capacity, 4-Way rear lockup, A/C, power tailgate, New 20 foot Silage Box. Regina, SK. Stock #V492713

$

77,500

Tandem Axle Grain Truck, Detroit Diesel engine (475 HP), Eaton Fuller D/O transmission (13 speed), Air brakes, 838000 km, 12000 lbs front axle capacity, 40000 lbs rear axle capacity, 4-Way rear lockup, A/C. Brandon, MB. Stock #7038-09A

$

82,500

2008 KENWORTH T300

2009 EAST DROP PLATFORM Deck, Hendrickson Air Ride suspension, Tridem axle, Aluminum rims, 1 1/2” EXT. Floor w/3 Nailers floor, 18 king pin, Winches: 22 Canadian Style 3-Bar, Width: 102in, Length: 53ft. Regina, SK. Stock #9RK43880U

$

39,900

2005 INTERNATIONAL 7600 6X4 Tandem Axle Grain Truck, Cummins ISM engine (310 HP), Eaton Fuller transmission (10 speed), Air brakes, 370000 km, 12000 lbs front axle capacity, 40000 lbs rear axle capacity, Diff Lock rear lockup, A/C, getting new grain box. Regina, SK. Stock #0047-05A

$

69,900

2009 INTERNATIONAL 8600 4X2 Tandem Axle Grain Truck, Cummins ISM engine, Eaton Fuller transmission (10 speed), Air brakes, 849000 km, 12000 lbs front axle capacity, 40000 lbs rear axle capacity, A/C, new Cancade grain box. Regina, SK. Stock #V291145

$

75,000

2013 INTERNATIONAL 4400 6X4

Tandem Axle Grain Truck, Paccar PX8 engine (330 HP), Eaton Fuller transmission (10 speed), Air brakes, 14000 lbs front axle capacity, 46000 lbs rear axle capacity, 3-Way rear lockup, A/C. Brandon, MB. Stock #5149-08A

$

CALL

77,900

Tandem Axle Cab & Chassis, MaxxForce 9 engine, Allison (Auto) transmission (6 speed), Air brakes, 101000 km, 14000 lbs front axle capacity, 40000 lbs rear axle capacity, 4-Way rear lockup, A/C, great specd tandem c/c. Winnipeg, MB. Stock #V231370

$

89,000

1994 MANAC STORAGE VAN Storage, Tandem axle, Steel rims, Wood floor, Width: 102in, Length: 53ft. Saskatoon, SK. Stock #R1030587U

4,900

$

2009 INTERNATIONAL 8600 4X2 Tandem Axle Grain Truck, Cummins ISM engine (320 HP), Eaton Fuller Ultra Shift transmission (10 speed), Air brakes, 12000 lbs front axle capacity, 40000 lbs rear axle capacity, A/C, power tailgate. Winnipeg, MB. Stock #V291181

$

83,500

2008 KENWORTH T300 Tandem Axle Grain Truck, Cummins engine (300 HP), Allison (Auto) transmission (5 speed), Air brakes, 397890 km, 14000 lbs front axle capacity, 40000 lbs rear axle capacity, Diff Lock rear lockup, A/C, Getting a matching color 20 foot grain box. Saskatoon, SK. Stock #5699-08A

82,500

$

2003 INTERNATIONAL 4400 6X4 Tandem Axle Reefer Van, International DT530 HT engine, Eaton Fuller transmission (10 speed), Air brakes, 433000 km, 14000 lbs front axle capacity, 40000 lbs rear axle capacity, 3-Way rear lockup, A/C, loading ramp. Regina, SK. Stock #3907-03B

$

29,900

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CHOOSE FROM

6.6L DIESEL ALLISON TRANSMISSION LEATHER 33KM 4X4

$

54,995

2013 GMC SIERRA 2500 LTZ

52KM FULLY LOADED DIESEL LEATHER SUNROOF

$

54,995

MUST SEE!!

LEATHER DIESEL WITH SUNROOF ONLY 25KM $ STARTING FROM $49,995

41KM 4X4 LOADED LEATHER DIESEL

54,995

2012 DODGE RAM 2500 SLT

89KM LOADED $ 6.7L DIESEL OUTDOORSMAN EDITION

44,995

$

53,995

DUALLY 15KM FULLY LOADED 4X4 LEATHER SUNROOF NAV DVD HEATED COOLED SEATS

2010 CHEV SILVERADO 1500 LTZ

2010 GMC SIERRA 1500 LT

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5.3L 4X4 PST PD 147KM BLACK BEAUTY

$

31,995

$

21,995

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204-685-2222 2007 WESTERN STAR 4900SA

515 hp Detroit, 13 sp, 12/40, 22.5” alloy wheels, 358 gears, 232 WB, 892,837 km.

39,000

$

2008 PETERBILT 388

450 HP Cummins ISX, 13 sp, 12 front 40 rear, 3-way diff. locks, 355 gears, 22.5” alloy wheels, 244” WB, 63” mid-rise bunk, 1,005,456 km.

39,000

$

2005 IH 9400I

2012 PETERBILT 386

450 HP Cummins ISX, 13 sp, 12/40, 22.5” alloy wheels, 206” WB, 3-way diff. locks, 3:90 gears, wet kit, 168,566 km.

79,000

$

2010 PETERBILT 388

475 HP Cat C15, 13 sp, 12/40, 22.5” alloy wheels, 224” WB, 72” midrise bunk, 3:73 gears, 1,394,203 km.

22,000

$

2009 KENWORTH T800

525 HP Cummins ISX, 18 sp, 12 front super 40 rear, 4-way diff. locks, 196” WB, 410 gears, 22.5” alloy wheels, 866,438 km.

59,000

$

550 HP Cummins ISX, 18 sp, 12 front super 40 rear, 3-way diff. locks, 410 gears, 22.5” alloy wheels, 244” WB, 63” midrise bunk, 739,252 km.

65,000

$

2005 IH 9900I

www.titantrucksales.com 2003 PETERBILT 379L

475 HP Cat C15, 13 sp, 14.6 front super 40 rear, 370 gears, 22.5” alloy wheels, 260” WB, air trac suspension, engine warranty till July 2015, 1,647,845 km.

19,000

$

2007 IH 9900I

475 HP Cummins ISX, 18 sp, 12/40, 22.5” alloy wheels, 244” WB, 3:70 gears, 72” midrise bunk, 1,370,760 km.

45,000

37,000

$

2005 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA

515 HP Detroit, 18 sp, 12 front super 40 rear, 22.5 alloy wheels, 433 gears, 4-way diff. locks, 209 WB, 649,653 km.

31,000

$

2010 PETERBILT 388

475 HP Cummins ISX, 13 sp, 12/40, 22.5” alloy wheels, 244” WB, 3:73 gears, 72” midrise bunk, 1,409,137 km.

DL#311430

550 HP Cummins ISX, 18 sp, 12 front super 40 rear, 3-way diff. locks, 410 gears, 22.5” alloy wheels, 244” WB, 63” midrise bunk, 806,334 km. New engine in 2012 with warranty till March 2014.

72,000

$

$

2006 WESTERN STAR 4900

450 HP Mercedes, 10 sp Eaton Autoshift, 12/40, 22.5 alloy wheels, new 20” Cancade grain box, remote gate and hoist, 1,045,311 km.

65,000

$

2007 IH 9400I

455 HP ISX Cummins, 13 sp, 12/40, 22.5” alloy wheels, 4:11 gears, 222” WB, 72” mid-rise bunk, 1,210,399 km.

22,000

$

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Choose New Holland T9 Series 4WD tractors, and not only do you get powerful new engines with EcoBlue™ technology to meet stringent Tier 4A emissions standards, you also get the award-winning Sidewinder™ II armrest, the largest cab in the industry and high-performance choices like optional MegaFlow™ hydraulics.You get the power you need with the comfort you want.

BEST-IN-CLASS POWER AND PERFORMANCE INDUSTRY-LEADING HYDRAULIC FLOW AND PERFORMANCE BALANCED CHASSIS DELIVERS MORE POWER TO THE WHEELS INDUSTRY-FIRST COMFORT RIDE™ CAB SUSPENSION OPTION INBOARD PLANETARY DRIVE AXLES FOR ADJUSTABLE WHEEL SETTINGS 2 WIDE FRAME MODELS FOR BROAD ACRE WORK 4 STANDARD FRAME MODELS ARE ROW-CROP READY

YOU’LL BE HARD PRESSED TO FIND 670 H ORSES THIS WELL TRAINED S/A Payment

$

7,718 + GST

S/A Payment

$

7,662 + GST

S/A Payment

$

©2012 CNH America LC. New Holland is a registered trademark of CNH America LLC.

17,479 + GST

S/A Payment

$

3,783 + GST

S/A Payment

$

4,665 + GST

2012 NEW HOLLAND T7.170

2013 NEW HOLLAND LM5020

2013 NEW HOLLAND T9.505

2013 NEW HOLLAND L220

2013 HONEY BEE SP36

AutoCommand CVT, suspended front axle, 125 HP, 30 mph road speed, 20.8R38 tires, electronic joystick loader ready, PTO engage on rear fender, suspended cab

85 HP, 71” total width, 3750 lb lift cap. to full height, 5500 lb max cap., 1750 lift cap. at full reach, 19’ max lift height, aux hyd. on boom, air cond., bucket and pallet forks incl in price

Powershift, 800’s, diff lock, 57 gpm pump, HID lights, full Omnistar Intellisteer, demo use 187 hrs

12 spd mech controls, enclosed cab and heater, suspension seat, high flow package, 78” low profile bucket w/bolt on cutting edge

16’ cross auger, hyd header tilt, F/A, CR or CaseIH adapter, transport, UII reel

$

347,500

$

75,000

2012 NEW HOLLAND T9.560

2006 JOHN DEERE 7520

440 HRS, 500 16 SPEED PS TRANSMISSION, 6 HYDRAULIC OUTLETS, LUXURY CAB, ELECTRIC MIRRORS, COLD WEATHER START

5801 HRS, 150 3 POINT HITCH, POWER SHIFT TRANSMISSION, 3 HYDRAULIC OUTLETS, AIR SEAT

$

25,500

$

17,600

1979 FORD FW60

2005 FLEXI-COIL SF115

5405 HRS, 335 NEW STARTER, 5405 HRS, HEAT, AIR, 4 REM, 20 SPD, DUALS

120’ WHEEL BOOM, SINGLE NOZZLE BODIES, END BOOM NOZZLES, AUTOFOLD, RINSE TANK, 1250 GAL

$

6,000

$

36,000

TRACTORS

SEEDING & TILLAGE

2012 NEW HOLLAND T9.670

2008 BOURGAULT 6450

450 HRS, 670 DIFF LOCK, 6 HYD OUTLETS, HIGH CAP DRAW BAR, LUX CAB, MEGA FLOW HYD, MONITOR $ DISPLAY..........................................

3 TANK METERING, STD AUGER WITH LISFELD HOPPER, NH3 LINE, CTM, SINGLE $ FAN, 900 SINGLES ................................

2011 NEW HOLLAND T9050

TRAILING, SINGLE FAN, CTM $ & CRA, RICE TIRES, R.T.H ......................

345,000

1215 HRS, 485 POWERSHIFT / 800 FIRESTONE TIRES, INTELLIVIEW PLUS II WITH OMNISTAR $ UNLOCKED, HID LIGHTING...............

238,000

2011 NEW HOLLAND T9050

FLEXI-COIL 5000

238,000

6000 HRS, 135 3 HYD, POWER GUARD, 3 PT HITCH, DUAL PTO, CAST REAR WHEELS, C/W 741 JD $ LOADER, BUCKET & GRAPPLE ...............

69,000

1996 NEW HOLLAND 9882

5900 HRS, 425 TIRES 710/70R38 INNER & DUALS, PERFORMANCE MONITOR, $ 12 SPD TRANS ................................

103,000

2 TANK, 300 BU, 23.1X26 REAR RICE LUG, 16.5X16.1 LUG FRONT, 6 RUN, IN CAB RATE ADJUST, $33,000 CASH

$

13,300

$

54,000

W/HYD TINE ADJUSTMENT, $ 16.5X16.1 CART TIRES..........................

1999 BRANDT QF2000

195,000 10,000

96,900

1995 BOURGAULT 3195

2003 MORRIS MAXIM II

2012 MORRIS 8370

TRAILING, MECH DRIVE, SINGLE FAN, REAR TOW HITCH

49’, 10 SPACING, LIQUID KIT, 4 STEEL PACKERS, SINGLE SHOOT, C/W 7300 MORRIS TANK

VR TBH TANK, TOPCON EAGLE MONITOR, 3RD TANK, SINGLE 17 FAN, TOW BEHIND, FIELD HITCH

$

24,500 19,500

1995 FLEXI-COIL 5000

39,000

C/W FL SC380 TANK, MIDROW, SINGLE SHOOT, 3 RUB PACK, NH3, $ VARIABLE RATE .....................................

56,000

MISCELLANEOUS

1500 GAL, 90’ BOOM, WINDSCREENS, SINGLE NOZZLE BODIES, WIND CONES, $ FOAM MARKER .....................................

$

55,000

57’, 12 SPACING WITH MID ROW SHANKS, 4 OPENERS/PACKERS, DICKIE JOHN NH3, $ LEAD 3450 TANK ..................................

SPRAYERS 1200 GAL POLY, 100’ TRUSS BOOM, 1 INLINE FILTERS, FENCE ROW NOZZLES, $ FOAM MARKER ...............................

2001 JOHN DEERE 1900

32’ AIR KIT W/ 2130 $ TANK S/N 5030 .....................................

2007 JOHN DEERE 7420

2010 MILLER CONDOR G75

FLEXI-COIL S82

BOURGAULT 8800 2001 FLEXI-COIL S85

5,900

2005 JOHN DEERE TRAIL BUCK 650

2008 HLA 3000 96 HYD ANGLING SNOW BLADE, $ WITH FLIP UP END PLATES..........................

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3,500

CALL!

2005 SUZUKI KINGQUAD 700

SCHULTE BX-62 3PTH SNOWBLOWERS

4100 HRS, GREEN, WINCH, WINDSHIELD, NEW RUBBER @ 3300 KMS

CALL FARM WORLD AT 306-682-9920 ABOUT OUR SPECIAL PRICING!

Paul .................. 306-231-8031 Tyler.................. 306-231-6929 Perry ................. 306-231-3772

25,000

1998 BOURGAULT 5710

1996 BOURGAULT 5710

DOUBLE SHOOT AIR KIT, REAR TOW HITCH, 9.8 SPACING, TANK HAS DUAL FAN, 591 MONITOR, $95,000 IS CASH

54’, SERIES 20 MRBS, RAVEN NH3 KIT, 3/4 CHROME TIPS, 3 RUBBER PACKERS

$

125,500

198,000

$

2010 BOURGAULT 3310 PHD

2012 BOURGAULT 3320QDA

55’, 12 SPACING, DBL WALK CAST, DUAL REAR TIRES, LIQUID KIT, SINGLE SHOOT AIR KIT

SINGLE SHOOT, REAR DUALS, LIQUID KNIFE, LIQUID VR KIT, EDGE ON FRONT KNIFE HOLDER

$

38,500

1999 BOURGAULT 5710 54’, 9.8 SPACING, 3 CARBIDE TIPS, MRBS, UPDATED WIDE PIVOT, $38,500 IS CASH, 330 TRIPS

$

50,000

355,000

$

2011 BOURGAULT 3310 PHD DOUBLE SHOOT, MRB IIS, REAR DUALS, DOUBLE WALKING CASTERS, REAR DROP HITCH

$

56,000

1998 MORRIS MAXIM

2004 MORRIS MAXIM II

60’ DRILL, CARBIDE TIPS, REAR TOW HITCH, SS AIR KIT, COMES WITH MORRIS 6300 TBH CART, $50,000 CASH

60’, 10 SPACING, ATOM JET OPENERS 4, PACKERS, LIQUID KIT, DRILL ONLY

Hwy. #3, Kinistino Hwy. #5, Humboldt Hwy. #2 South, PA 306-864-3667 306-682-9920 306-922-2525 Bill .................... 306-921-7544 David H ............. 306-921-7896 Jim ................... 306-864-8003 Kelly.................. 306-961-4742

$

4,950

FOR MORE PHOTOS AND DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS OF ALL OUR USED EQUIPMENT VISIT

$

95,000

94,000

2005 BOURGAULT 6350

1215 HRS, 485 PWR SHIFT, INTELLIVIEW II PLUS, HID LIGHTS, FULL INTELLISTEER, $ OMNISTAR UNLOCKED ....................

$

Brent................. 306-232-7810 Aaron ................ 306-960-7429

Sprayer Dept., Kinistino David J. ............ 306-864-7603

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Quality Pre-Owned Equipment

SOUTH COUNTRY EQUIPMENT LTD.

GET READY FOR NEXT SEASON! 2007 NH SD550

#0003078a

60', 10" spacing, single shoot, fold back style, 31.5x13.5 13,000 acres.

(A)

$

43,900

2010 JD 1830

#0735306a

61', double shoot air pkg., 10" spacing, w/2010 JD 910 350 bu. cart.

REGULAR $143,600 (R)

NOW

$

139,200

2010 SeedMaster 70-12TXB

SM10488A

w/JD 1910 430 bu. tank, var. seed/fert. rate 3 tank, large rear frame tires..

(A)

265,300

$

2012 JD 9560R

10003187

(MJ)

414,500

$

00004225

1741 hrs., 120', 20" nozzle space, SF1 Autotrac w/Swath Control Pro, 380/105R50, foam mark.

REGULAR $254,000 (S)

NOW

$

SEEDING 10 Seedmaster 80-12TXB w/ JD 1910-430 bu TBH..............................................................................$288,400 (M) (3) 10 Seedmaster 70-12TXB, w/ JD 1910 430 TBH .................................................................... $240,500 up (A,M) 09 Seedmaster 70-12TXB, w/JD 1910-430 TBH ....................................................................................$240,000 (A) 06 Seedmaster 6612 TXB drill w/ JD 1910 430 TBH..............................................................................$197,700 (A) 10 JD 1830 61’, w/ JD 1910 350 bu cart ...............................................................................................$143,600 (R) 07 NH SD550 60’, 10” spac, single shoot, w/NH SC380 cart .................................................................$136,500 (A) 09 JD 1830, 61’, 10” spac, w/JD 1910 350 bu TBH ...............................................................................$119,900 (R) 06 JD 1820, 53’ 10” spac, w/04 JD 1910-270 tank, w/2013 Pattison fert wagon ...................................$98,800 (S) 05 JD 1820, 53’, 10” spac, single sht, w/ JD 1910-430 bu tank ..............................................................$77,500 (R) 05 Conservapak 5112,56’,12” spac w/ 4400 tank.................................................................................. $66,100 (M) 00 Flexi-Coil 5000, 57’, 10” spac, w/ 3450 drill .......................................................................................$65,700 (A) 06 JD 1820, 41’, 10” spac, single sht, w/ 2006 JD 1910 - 270 bu tank .................................................. $57,900 (W) 01 Mor Maxim 40’, 10” w/7240 TBT cart, 240 bu 3rd tank......................................................................$36,800 (A) 94 Flex 5000, 57’ 12” w/2320 TBH, single sht ........................................................................................ $32,300 (M) 00 Ezee-On 7550, 43’, 10” spac, w/2175TBH cart .................................................................................. $30,600 (M) 97 Concord 4012, 40’,12” spac, w/ 3000 tank, double shoot ................................................................. $28,600 (W) 00 Flexi-Coil 3450, 340 bu TBT, 6 run, double shoot, mech drive ........................................................ $21,000 (MM)

WINDROWERS & HAYING 12 MacDon M155, 344 hrs w/ MacDon D60 40’ hdr, double knife......................................................$147,500 (RM) 06 JD 4895 Windrower, w/ Honey Bee WS 36’ header, double knife .....................................................$110,700 (S) (4) 11 JD D450 Windrowers, 363 hrs up, w/ JD 635D headers ..................................................... $110,300 up (R,S) 08 JD 4895, 695 hrs, w/ Honey Bee WS36’ header ...............................................................................$100,900 (R) 10 CIH WD1203, 566 hrs, w/30’ draper head, 18’ auger header...........................................................$109,000 (W) 09 JD 4895, 804 hrs, w/ Honey Bee headers.....................................................................................$107,000 (MM) 09 NH H8040 Windrower , 1744 hrs, w/Honey Bee 30’ draper .............................................................$102,000 (M) 08 JD 4895, 900 hrs, w/ Honey Bee WS36 Header ................................................................................$100,900 (R) 09 MF 9435 Windrower, 565 hrs, w/35’ header, single knife ............................................................... $84,900 (MM) 09 MF 9430 Windrower, 1190 hrs, w/30’ header, UII reel ..................................................................... $81,700 (MJ) 02 CIH WDX1101 Windrower w/ 36’ DHX361 Header, 5 batt split PU reel.............................................$64,800 (RM) 98 MacDon 4820 Windrower, 3300 hrs, w/ 972-25” & 16’ auger header ................................................$56,600 (A) 99 JD 4890, w/ HoneyBee 30’, double swath, single knife ................................................................... $50,500 (MJ) 08 MF 2756 Baler, 5100 bales, kicker, ramp, hyd pu ........................................................................... $23,000 (MM) 02 JD 567, 7500 bales, push bars, all new belts ..................................................................................$19,500 (RM) 08 NH BR7090, 850 bales, Crop Saver wheels .....................................................................................$21,500 (RM) 93 Hesston 8100, w.30’ draper hdr, 5 batt UII pu reel..............................................................................$17,100 (S) 03 JD 567 Baler, hyd pu, mega,12,500 bales ...................................................................................... $14,900 (MM)

COMBINES

Demo unit, 22 hrs., 18/6 powershift, 2630 Greenstar, 800/70R38, JD link, leather trim, HID lights.

2008 JD 4930

TRACTORS (2) 13 JD 9560R, 77 hrs up, demoed, 800/70R38, 2630 Greenstar.............................................. $434,000 up (M,R) 12 JD 9560R, 23 hrs, 560 hp, demo unit ............................................................................................ $414,500 (MJ) 12 JD 9560RT, 716 hrs, JD Link, deluxe command view,18/6 powershft .............................................$405,300 (M) (2) 11 JD 9630T, 901 hrs up, 36” track belt, deluxe comfort pkg ............................................$357,900 up (MJ,RM) 12 JD 9510R, 1300 hrs 510 hp, 800/70R38, 6 hyds, JD Link ................................................................$327,300 (M) 07 JD 9530T, 2255 hrs, 18F/6R, deluxe comfort pkg, 5 hyds.................................................................$260,200 (S) 06 JD 9620, 2880 hrs, 500 hp, diff lock, 800/70R38, Greenstar Autotrac ..............................................$221,500 (A) 05 JD 9620, 3405 hrs, diff lock, 20.8R42, deluxe comfort pkg ..............................................................$212,900 (R) 12 JD 7200R, 200 hp, 710/70R38, MFWD, JD Link ...............................................................................$180,300 (M) 11 JD 725R, 215 hp, MFWD, 750 hrs, 710/70R42 .................................................................................$177,250 (M) (3) JD 7330, MFWD,1100 hrs up, w/ JD H380 loader .......................................................................$145,700 up (M) 06 JD 9520, 9111 hrs, 4 hyd, 710/70R42,w/ 2011 Degel 7200 16’ blade.............................................$137,300 (M) 98 JD 9200, 5230 hrs, 18.4-42 triples, diff lock ....................................................................................$109,000 (S) 11 JD 7230, 1800 hrs, MFWD, 520/85R38, deluxe lighting ....................................................................$106,900 (R) 04 JD 7920, 6000hrs, MFWD, 520/85R42,w/ JD746 loader ................................................................$105,700 (RM) 94 JD 8970,4872 hrs, 20.8R42 triples, 24/6 Man Shift ..........................................................................$100,200 (A) 06 JD 7320, 2290hrs, MFWD, 480/80R38, w/ 563 SL loader ...................................................................$92,800 (R) 95 JD 8970, 5766 hrs, diff lock,650-65Rx42, 5 scvs ...............................................................................$86,500 (A) 03 NH TM190, 3391 hrs, w/ Q980 loader ................................................................................................ $80,500 (W) 96 JD 8870, 6550 hrs, 20.8R42, 4th remote ........................................................................................... $69,900 (M) 95 JD 8570, 5812 hrs, 12 spd, diff lock, 20.8R-42...................................................................................$64,900 (S) 03 JD 6420, 4440 hrs, 18.4-38,w/ JD 620 loader, bucket....................................................................... $52,900 (M)

246,500

(3) 13 JD S680, JD Link,520/85R42, Premium cab, Pro Drive w/Harvest Smart............................$394,500 up (MJ) 13 JD S670,JD link, Pro Drv trans w/ Harvest smart,Premium ............................................................$355,500 (M) (4) 12 JD S670, 250 hrs up, 520/85R42, JD link ........................................................................$330,600 up (M,MJ) (2) 11 JD 9870STS, 412 hrs up,520/85R42, premier cab. ............................................................. $295,700 up (RM) 10 JD 9870 STS, 760 hrs , premier, 20.8R38 .........................................................................................$272,000 (R) (7) 11 JD 9770STS, 740 hrs up, premier, pro drive ........................................................................$256,900 up (MJ) (2) 09 JD 9870STS, 708 hrs up, premier cab ................................................................................... $254,900 up (R) 08 JD 9870STS, 860 hrs, 520/85R42, hi cap feeding ........................................................................$244,500 (MM) 09 JD 9770STS, 1072 hrs, 20.8R-38, premium cab ............................................................................ $226,100 (MJ) (2) 08 JD 9770STS, 970 hrs up, prem cab .................................................................................. $204,800 up (MM) 08 NH CR9070, 1306 hrs, w/Rakeup 76C PU .....................................................................................$205,800 (MM) (2) 10 NH CR9060, 609 hrs up, 800x32 ...................................................................................... $176,800 up (A,RM) 06 JD 9760STS, 1745 hrs, 600/65R28, Greenstar 2600, HID lights ......................................................$167,900 (M) 08 CIH 2588, w/ 2015 PU, 30.5L32, Rotary AFX ext wear ....................................................................$163,700 (M) (2) 05 JD 9760STS, 1904 hrs up, 22.;’ aug ..................................................................................... $137,600 up (W) 04 CIH 2388, 1266 hrs, w/2016 14’ PU Platform ...................................................................................$119,300 (S) (2) 03 JD 9750STS, 2782 hrs up, Michels, deluxe hdr ctrl ........................................................... $109,600 up (S,W) 02 JD 9650, 1922 hrs, dial spd, auto header height,30.5L-32 ..............................................................$106,500 (M) (3) 01 JD 9650 STS, 1770 hrs up, 800/65R32, dial spd, auto header height.................................. $93,900 up (R,W) 00 JD 9750STS, 2189 hrs, fine cut chop, hopper ext, 30.5-32............................................................. $89,600 (MM) (3) 97 JD CTS, 2343 hrs up , dial spd, chopper .........................................................................$43,500 up (M,MJ,S) 98 JD 9510, 4008 hrs, dial spd, 30.5L-32, hop topper Was $44,800 NOW ..............................................$44,800 (S) 93 JD 9500, 2480 hrs, dial a matic, dial spd, 24.5x32 ......................................................................... $41,000 (MM) (2) 97 JD 9500, 3100 hrs, dial spd .....................................................................................................$37,700 up (M) 97 JD 9600, 3218 hrs, wide chop, dial spd, f/a, 30.5x32 ........................................................................ $37,900 (W) 90 JD 9500, 2254 hrs, dial matic, 24.5X32, 17’ auger ............................................................................ $33,500 (W) 96 JD CTS, 2715 hrs, auto header height, dial spd, 30.5Lx32 .................................................................$27,900 (A) 86 CIH 1660, 3060 hrs,23.1-26, w/ 13’ PU plat ................................................................................... $18,900 (MM) 89 Agco Gleaner R60 w/3-13’ PU header, 16.9-24, straw spreader ........................................................$17,000 (A)

SPRAYERS (2) 13 JD 4940, 120’, 164 spray hours up, JD Link,620/70R46 float tires,sect control....................$382,700 up (M) 12 JD 4940, 1150 eng hrs, 120’,section ctrl, JD Link ............................................................................$332,400 (A) 10 JD 4930, 120’, 380/105R50, Swath Control Pro, 20” nozzle space...................................................$302,000 (R) 09 JD 4930, 1021 eng hrs , 120’, 20” nozzle ........................................................................................$299,000 (W) 08 JD 4930, 120’ 20” nozzle space, 1443 hrs, 710/70R42 ....................................................................$298,000 (R) 10 JD 4930, 1010 eng hrs , 120’, 20”nozzle ..........................................................................................$280,000 (A) (2) 11 JD 4930, 120’,620/70R46 float tires,20” Nozz space ........................................................ $273,600 up (M,R) (3) 10 JD 4930, 120’,20” nozzle,SF1 rec....................................................................................$246,500 up (MJ,W) (3) 08 JD 4930, 1682 hrs up, 120’, 20” nozzle ...........................................................................$253,000 up (A,R,S) 11 JD 4830, 100’,20” nozzle space,,5 sets tips,Sf1 Rec, sect ctrl ...................................................... $239,900 (MJ) (2) 09 JD 4730, 100’,20” spac, 520/85R38 ................................................................................... $217,900 up (RM) (2) 06 JD 4920, 1975 hrs up, 120’................................................................................................. $210,000 up (R,S) 08 JD 4730, 1400 hrs, 100’, 800 poly tank, 520/85R38 ......................................................................$203,000 (RM) 05 JD 4920, 1858 hrs, 380/105R50, Autotrac .......................................................................................$191,500 (M) 06 JD 4720, 90’,800 gal tank, Autotrac, 2600 Greenstar, 380/90R46 ....................................................$165,500 (R) 03 JD 4710, 90’, 800 gal, 520x85R38, boom controller ........................................................................$129,300 (M) 05 Rogator 1074, 3806 hrs, 90’, 1000 gal SS tank, 380/90R46, Raven control .....................................$111,500 (R) 09 Brandt SB4000 90’, triple combo swivel jet .......................................................................................$34,600 (A) 08 Brandt SB4000 100’ field spray, Norac, Ace hyd pump....................................................................$33,200 (RM)

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TRACK TRACTORS 2012 JD 9560RT pto, fully loaded, AJ hitch 518 hrs ........... $415,000 2011 JD 9630T 378 hrs ........................................................ $369,000 2010 JD 9530T 36” tracks 1279 hrs.................................... $310,000 2009 JD 9630T 2014 hrs ...................................................... $314,000 1998 Challenger 75E 7951 hrs .............................................. $74,500

(AV) (AV) (ES) (ES) (ES)

2 WD - MFWD TRACTORS 2011 NH T5070 cab, mfwd, loader 880 hrs ........................... $61,500 2010 CIH Puma 165 cab, mfwd, loader 2303 hrs................ $105,400 2008 CIH Puma 210 1500 hrs .............................................. $109,000 2006 CIH MXM140 cab, mfwd, loader 2750 hrs.................... $69,300 2002 CIH MX120 mfwd, loader 7000 hrs............................... $52,700 2002 NH TV140 cab, mfwd, loader 5133 hrs ......................... $56,900 1997 JD 7410 cab, mfwd, loader 7275 hrs ........................... $58,000 1995 JD 7400 cab, mfwd, loader 9160 hrs ........................... $53,500

(RE) (ES) (AV) (AV) (RE) (RE) (ES) (RA)

COMBINES 2008-2010 JD 9870STS 8 units, recent trades ..................................................... CALL OR CHECK WEBSITE 2008-2010 JD 9770STS 8 units, recent trades ..................................................... CALL OR CHECK WEBSITE 2004-2007 JD 9760STS 3 units, various hrs & options ................................................... CALL OR CHECK WEBSITE 2002 JD 9750STS 20.8x38 duals 3500 hrs............................ $97,500 2001 JD 9750STS 800/65R32, 2411 hrs .............................. $102,000 2003 JD 9650STS 800/32 tires 1780 hrs ............................. $112,900 2001 JD 9650W walkers, dlx hdr cntls, hopper ext 3028 hrs .............................................................................. $79,000 1995 JD CTS chopper, dlx cntrls, hopper xtns 3558 hrs ...... $40,000 2009 CIH 7120 cm, pickup 484 hrs ..................................... $290,000 1998 JD 9610 duals, pickup 3327 hrs ................................... $63,500 1994 JD 9600 chopper, pickup 3786 hrs............................... $50,000

(AV) (AV) (ES) (AV) (AV) (ES) (RA) (RE)

COMBINE PLATFORMS Macdon PW-7 Pickup headers ................................$19,000-$26,000 2004-2009 JD 635 Flex 8 units, some with air reels ......................................................................$27,000-$44,000 (AV) 2010 JD 640D 40’ drapers, 3 units ........................................ $66,500 (AV) 2009-2010 JD 635D “35’ drapers, 3 units............................. $59,000 (AV) 2005-2008 JD 936D 36’ draper (5 units).................$33,000-$41,000 (ES,RE) 1997 JD 930F Flex platform .................................................. $15,500 (AV) 1997 JD 930F Flex platform, Kehoe air reel ............................ $7,500 (RA) 1994 JD 930F Flex platform .................................................. $10,000 (RA) 1994-1997 JD 930R 30’ rigid, bat & pickup reels available....................................................................... $6,500 & up 1999 HoneyBee SP30 30’ draper, crop auger, CIH adapter... $27,000 (RA) 1999 HoneyBee SP36 36’ draper, crop auger, transp ........... $29,500 (RE) 2000 HoneyBee SP36 36’ gleaner adapter............................ $28,000 (RA) 2000 HoneyBee SP36 36’ draper, trans, crop auger ............. $28,000 (AV) 2010 MacDon D60 45’, transport .......................................... $64,000 (RE) 1996 MacDon 960 36’, CIH adapter ....................................... $14,900 (RE) 1991-1998 MacDon 960 36’, JD adapter.................$12,500-$18,500 (RE,ES) 1996 MacDon 960,36’, pur, JD adapter ................................. $23,000 (E) 1998 MacDon 962, 36’, pur, JD adapter ................................ $28,000 (RA) MacDon 960 30’, pickup reel” ............................................... $14,000 (RA) 2006 MacDon 974 36’, JD adapter ........................................ $41,900 (AV) 2004 MacDon 974 30’ flex draper, Case adapter .................. $45,000 (RA)

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(AV) (AV) (AV) (AV) (ES) (E) (ES)

Farm King 10x70 grain auger .................................................. $7,900 2008 Westfield MKP130-111 grain auger ............................ $16,500 Sakundiak HD10x1800 mech swing auger ............................. $6,500 Several smaller load out augers with movers ..... WEBSITE OR CALL

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(RA) (RA) (ES) (RA) (RA) (OX) (RE) (OX)

JARET NELSON 306-868-7700

JEFF ENGLE 306-577-7815

SP WINDROWERS 2012 JD A400 36’ header 225 hrs ....................................... $138,000 2012 Westward M155 35’ header 280 hrs .......................... $149,900 2011 JD D450 40’ header 780 hrs ....................................... $161,000 2009 JD 4995 36’ header 979 hrs ....................................... $106,000 2009 JD 4895 36’ HB header, swath roller 730 hrs ............ $115,000 2008 JD 4895 36’ HoneyBee header 1311 hrs .................... $100,900 2006 JD 4895 30’ Honeybee 1680 hrs ................................... $84,500 2004 JD 4895 36’ Honeybee 1700 hrs ................................... $76,500 1998 MF 220 30’ header 1928 hrs ......................................... $35,000 2009 MF 9430 30’ header 1820 hrs ....................................... $81,500 2011 NH H8040 36’ header 431 hrs ..................................... $112,900 2010 MacDon M100 30’ header 352 hrs ............................. $109,800 2002 MacDon 9352 18’ hay header 2800 hrs ....................... $59,900 2001 Hesston 8250S “16’ hay header, 30’ draper header 2500 hrs .............................................................................. $48,000 Several other units .................................................. CHECK WEBSITE

(RE) (RE) (AV) (RE) (AV) (ES) (OX) (RE) (ES) (RA) (RE) (RE) (OX)

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(AV) (ES) (AV) (AV) (RA) (AV) (RE) (AV) (ES) (RA) (ES) (OX) (RE) (RE) (RA) (RA) (RA) (RE)

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20 TOP BRED RED Angus heifers for sale.

Spruce Acres, 306-272-3997, Foam Lake, SK.

12 REGISTERED WHITE CHAROLAIS heifers bred to easy calving Kaboom Son for sale. Call 306-492-4634, Dundurn, SK. 50 PUREBRED CHAROLAIS cows, white and red factor; also yearling and 2 yr. old Charolais bulls. Creedence Charolais Ranch, Ervin Zayak, Derwent, AB. 780-741-3868 or cell, 780-853-0708.

COMPLETE DISPERSAL: Reg. females, many polled and red factor, bull out June 1, ultra-sound, preg tested; 2 yr. old and yearling bulls. Over 40 yrs. of continuous breeding. Call 306-882-3163, Crossman Charolais, Rosetown, SK. REG. CHAROLAIS BULLS, 2 year olds and yearlings, polled and horned, some red, quiet, hand fed. 40 plus bulls available at the ranch. Call Wilf, Cougar Hill Ranch, 306-728-2800, 306-730-8722, Melville, SK

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5 TOP QUALITY Hereford heifers, bred BLACK, RED AND BALDIE Angus bred Hereford, start calving April 1st. Phone h e i fe r s fo r s a l e , g o o d q u a l i t y. C a l l 306-922-7037, Prince Albert, SK. 306-466-4428, Leask, SK. 40 HEREFORD HEIFERS, bred Hereford, 70 HOME GROWN top quality bred heifers. to calve in March and April Papers avail., 40+ Red Angus cross and Hereford. 26 excellent quality, Coulee Crest Herefords, Blacks. Bred to calving ease Black Angus bulls. Preg. checked, mid March calving Randy Radau 403-227-2259, Bowden, AB. start. Also 14 bred cows. Up-to-date on vaccinations and Ivomeced. From well established herd. Winston, Aaron, or Meggan FRESH AND SPRINGING heifers for sale. Hougham call 306-344-4913, Frenchman Cows and quota needed. We buy all class- Butte, SK. magnumranching@gmail.com es of slaughter cattle-beef and dairy. R&F Livestock Inc. Bryce Fisher, Warman, SK. 200 QUALITY RANCH raised Red and Black Angus heifers, bred to the same bull out Phone 306-239-2298, cell 306-221-2620.

May 20th. You pick $1450, gate, $1400.

6 REG. BRED Holstein heifers, due Jan. 403-308-4200, Arrowwood, AB. $2000 each; 5 breeding age reg. Holstein bulls, $2500 each; 68 KG dairy quota, $35000/KG. 306-697-3417, Grenfell, SK.

BIG ISLAND LOWLINES Premier Breeder.

Selling custom designed packages. Name your price and we will put a package together for you. Fullblood/percentage Lowline, embryos, semen. Black/Red carrier.

Darrell 780-486-7553, Edmonton, AB.

CANADIAN MAINE-ANJOU ASSOCIATION. Power, performance and profit. For info on Maine-Anjou genetics. Call 403-291-7077, Calgary, AB., or www.maine-anjou.ca OPEN REPLACEMENT HEIFERS, Maine and Maine cross. Vaccinated and Ivomec. Call Donaro Farm, Melfort, SK., 306-752-3808 or 306-921-7175, mspratt@sasktel.net

CHAROLAIS BULLS for sale, yearlings REGISTERED PB Red or Black Salers heifand 2 year olds. Wintering available. ers, bred Salers. Elderberry Farm Salers, Parkside, SK. 306-747-3302.

780-582-2254, Forestburg, AB.

40 OLDER COWS bred Angus/Shorthorn; 30 2nd/3rd calvers bred Dexter; 25 heifers bred Dexter; Dexter bull and heifer calves.

403-845-5763, Rocky Mountain House, AB.

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Check out why and who at website www.saskshorthorns.com Secretary 306-577-4664, Carlyle, SK. PUREBRED SHORTHORN FEMALES for sale, heifers and cows. Reds, Roans and Whites. Call 306-442-2090, Radville, SK.

GENUINE GENETICS GALLOWAY Internet Bull Sale, March 6 - 10th, 2014. Contact Russell at 403-749-2780. Visit website: www.bigdealgalloways.com 50 SIMM/RED ANGUS cross bred heifers Bred to proven low BW Red Angus bulls out June 5th. Premium quality. Stewart Valley, SK. 306-773-7964, 306-773-9872.

WANTED: CULL COWS for slaughter. For C A N A D I A N C O - O P E R AT I V E W O O L bookings call Kelly at Drake Meat Proces- Growers, buying wool. For nearest wool sors, 306-363-2117, ext. 111, Drake, SK. collection depot or livestock supplies catalogue, 1-800-567-3693, www.wool.ca WILL CUSTOM FEED 50 to 60 young bred cows. Lots of feed, shelter and good water.

May calve out if they are Apr/May calvers.

306-647-2118, 306-620-8343 Theodore SK LAKELAND DELUXE SPIN trim chute for hoof trimming etc. on sheep and goats.

Brand new, $1800 OBO. 306-592-4545, Theodore, SK. ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION SCHOOL, Jan 30 to Feb 2. For more information SHEEP DEVELOPMENT BOARD offers extension, marketing services and a full phone 306-867-5504, Saskatoon, SK. line of sheep and goat supplies.

306-933-5200, Saskatoon, SK.

BRED MARES, 1 and 2 year old fillies, geldings and weanlings. 306-355-2399, WA N T E D : F U L L B L O O D m a l e b o a r.

Parkbeg, SK www.doubledminiatures.com 306-469-4949, Big River, SK. BUYING WILD BOAR pigs/swine for 20 years, all sizes. 1-877-226-1395. Highest STALLIONS, GELDINGS, MARES. Phone: $$$. www.canadianheritagemeats.com 306-283-4495, Langham, SK. Website: 120 DIAGRAMS OF new corral plans and www.livingwaterpaintsandquarters.com ideas that save on labour and corrals costs- free look! OneManCorrals.com BERKSHIRE BOARS AND Gilts; Also Tamsworth. Delivery avail at cost. Troy CollinTOP QUALITY Red Angus/Simmental cross gridge, 204-828-3317, St. Claude, MB. BRED MARES, Some old type.

Yearlings, heifers bred Red Angus; Black Angus/Black Simmental cross heifers bred Black Angus; colts, some cross, 4 gray geldings broke to BUYING: PIGS/SWINE, raised outside, all sizes. Highest $$$. 1-877-226-1395.

Red Angus/Red Simmental cross 3 year drive, teams. 306-387-6572, Marshall, SK. olds bred Red Simmental. Call Oberle SELL OUT: 11 spotted draft mares, two www.canadianheritagemeats.com Farms Ltd., Kelly at 306-297-9366 or Ralph stallions. All are black/white, 16.2-18 HH, 306-297-7979, Shaunavon, SK. 1700-2200 lbs. Ph. Kevin at 306-429-2029, GOOD QUALITY BRED HEIFERS. Red Glenavon, SK. Angus, Red Angus cross Hereford and Red Angus cross Simmental. Bred Red Angus.

Ferguson Stock Farm Ltd., 306-895-4825, WILL BREAK HORSES to drive. Call or text Paynton, SK. 306-814-0014, Preeceville, SK. WANTED: HYDRAULIC ELK squeeze, near 20 RED AND 20 Black heifers, had 1 calf, o f fe r s ; A l s o 5 0 b l a c k c o w s . P h o n e TRIM BOSS: The Power Hoof Trimmer. Big River, SK. area. Call 306-469-4949 306-283-4747, Langham, SK. Take the work out of hoof trimming. Trim NORTHFORK- INDUSTRY LEADER for sole and flare on saddle horses, over 15 years, is looking for Elk. “If you HERD DISPERSAL: 35 commercial cows, wall, and minis. Call 780-898-3752, Alder have them, we want them.” Make your fiCharolais/Angus/Limousin bred to Angus drafts nal call with Northfork for pricing! GuaranFlats, AB. www.trimboss.ca or Hereford Bull, $1400 choice or $1250 teed prompt payment! 514-643-4447, for all. Call 306-963-2731, Imperial, SK. QH MARE TEAM, well broke, bay, 7 and 12 Winnipeg, MB. 7 BRED SIMM./ Red Angus cross heifers, years, $2500. 306-877-2014, Dubuc, SK. bred Black Angus, good quality, $1500 WWW.ELLIOTTCUTTINGHORSES.COM each OBO. 306-728-5146, Melville, SK. 35 plus years of training, showing, sales, CATCH THE HABIT, eat Sask. rabbit. For ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION SCHOOL, clinics, lessons. Clifford and Sandra Elliott, sale: oven ready meat, breeding stock, and Jan 30 to Feb 2. For more information Paynton, SK. Phone 306-895-2107. furs, colored and white. Call Joy at phone 306-867-5504, Saskatoon, SK. COLT STARTING FOR the ranch or arena. 306-744-2508, Saltcoats, SK. Q u a l i t y. E x p e r i e n c e . R e s u l t s .

306-861-9244, Weyburn, SK.

FOR SALE: SANTA CLAUS CUTTERS, bobsleighs, buggies, miniature buggies or wagons, all new or completely rebuilt. Call 306-483-7964, Frobisher, SK. THE LIVERY STABLE, for harness sales and repairs. Call 306-283-4580, 306-262-4580, Hwy #16 Borden Bridge, SK. DAVIDSON GELBVIEH/ LONESOME DOVE RANCH 25th Anniversary Bull Sale Saturday March 1, 2014 at Our Bull Yards (heated facility), Ponteix, SK. Dinner at 11:00 AM, Sale at 1:00 PM. Selling 85+ stout, semen and performance tested, easy fleshing purebred bulls both Red and Black. View the bull sale video at our websites or for online bidding access, register 2 days prior to the sale at www.DLMS.ca Presale viewing all day Friday, Feb. 28th.

Call us anytime for catalogue or further info Davidson Gelbvieh Vernon and Eileen Davidson 306-625-3755, 306-625-7863, 306-625-7864 www.davidsongelbvieh.com or email davidsongelbvieh@sasktel.net Lonesome Dove Ranch Ross and Tara Davidson and Family, phone 306-625-3513, 306-625-7045, 306-625-7345. Website: www.davidsonlonesomedoveranch.com lonesomedoveranch@sasktel.net PUREBRED GELBVIEH HERD dispersal. Will sell whole herd or packages. All dark red in color. Due to start calving Feb. 18th, 2014.

Hanna, AB. 403-854-2474 for more info.

For pics: www.whiskeycreekranches.com SASKATOON GELBVIEH BULL and Female SALE: March 22, 2013, Saskatoon, S K . To r e q u e s t a c a t a l o g u e c a l l 306-865-2929, www.gelbviehworld.com REG. AND COMMERCIAL Gelbvieh cows, vet checked, safe in calf. Chad at McCoy Cattle Co., Milestone, SK. 306-436-2086.

4 REGISTERED HEREFORD heifers, 1 black baldy, pick for $1550, all 5, $7250. Pasture bred Hereford, start calving March 1st. Call Duncan or Jeff Lees 306-455-2619, 306-577-1375, Arcola, SK. 5 HEREFORD COWS bred Hereford. Three 3rd calvers, two 2nd calvers, $1200/ea.

306-274-4823, 306-274-2242, Lestock, SK.

COZY CAPS! Ear protection for newborn calves! Ph. 306-577-4664, Carlyle, SK. gerrybettywyatt@gmail.com REG. FULLBLOOD COWS and bred heifers, calving late Dec. to Apr. Will preg. check, home raised. 204-720-3103 Wawanesa MB 20 PUREBRED SIMMENTAL and Simmental/Angus open cross heifers. Call Curtis Mattson, 306-944-4220, Meacham, SK.

LOOK HERE! Select bred heifers both reds and blacks, exposed for 60 days from June 27 to low birthweight Angus bulls.

For quality in your cow herd call Scott 403-854-0230 or Justin 403-854-0073, Hanna, AB. REPUTATION RANCH raised Black An20 YOUNG RED AND BLACK Registered 80 cross heifers, bred easy calving Black Simmental cows, to calve Jan/Feb. Pairs gus A n g u s , d u e Ap r i l 1 0 t h , $ 1 5 0 0 . C a l l also available. For info. and pricing call 403-285-4080 evenings, Calgary, AB. 306-736-7877, Windthorst, SK. TOP QUALITY BRED heifers, home raised off Hereford/Red Angus cross cows.

Sired by Red Simmental bulls, bred to easy SPECKLE PARK AND Polled Hereford year- calving Red Angus bulls. Bulls out June ling and two year old bulls, low BW, high 20th. Call Don Lees 306-455-2615 or cell performance, semen tested, delivered. 306-577-9068. Arcola, SK. Johner Stock Farm, David: 306-893-2714, 28 HOME GROWN bred Charolais and or Justin: 306-893-2667, Maidstone, SK. Char./cross heifers, bred Red Angus, $1300 each. Ph 306-548-4340, Stenen, SK. 50 BRED COWS, good shape, $1000 each.

2 0 0 Y O U N G A N G U S b r e d c o w s . Start calving end of March. 306-283-4747, 306-773-1049, Swift Current, SK. 306-220-0429, Langham, SK. 185 CHAROLAIS CROSS and Simmental 250 GOOD BLACK Angus Bred Heifers.

Red Angus cross cows. 40 2nd calvers, 50 All one herd, home raised, preg. checked, 3rd and 4th calvers, bred to Simmental calving in May and Ivomeced, $1400. Call bulls. Start calving Feb. 25. 2nd to 4th cal- Bernard 306-984-7272, Spiritwood, SK. v e r s , $ 1 5 0 0 . M a t u r e c o w s $ 1 4 0 0 . Email for photos: tetrb@hotmail.com 306-834-2809, 306-834-7252 Kerrobert SK GOOD BRED SIMMENTAL cross cows for BRED HEIFERS: 20 Red and 73 Black An- sale. Call 306-984-4606, Leoville, SK. gus and Angus cross, full health program, bred to proven easy calving bulls, exposed 80 SIMMENTAL and Simmental Red Angus 60 days max. starting June 14. Choice cross, start calving March 1, bred Simmen$1500 or all $1450. St. Lazare, MB. tal or Red Angus. Will keep until Feb. 15.

204-683-2208 or 306-434-6980 (cell), Call 306-762-4723, Odessa, SK. Email: zi23@mynetset.ca RED SIMMENTAL CROSS HEIFERS, 15 BRED COMMERCIAL cows due to calf Bodybuilder bloodlines, bred to 6 Mile early spring, bred Black Angus; 5 open bulls. Exposed June 1 to August 1st. Home cows with calves at foot. 306-222-7709, raised. Fir Mountain, SK., phone Kai Saskatoon, SK. 306-266-4505 or Kim 306-266-4848.

ROUND BALE FEEDERS, custom made panels, windbreaks and easy roll wire rollers. Call 306-984-7861, Mistatim, SK. 250 JIFFY BUNK feeder with scale, 1000 PTO, good shape, $6500. 780-853-2275, Vermilion, AB. BRANDT BALE PROCESSOR w/grain tank, big square bale kit, big tires, new belt, good shape, c/w 3 way control so you only n e e d t wo hy d r a u l i c s , $ 1 2 , 0 0 0 O B O. 306-587-7755, Abbey, SK. SUPREME 600 FEEDER, comes with scale, works well, $14,000. Call Paul at 780-387-8937 after 6:00 PM, Falun, AB. 6600 HIGHLINE BALE shredder, upgraded to 6800 w/new PTO, good shape, $5000.

Pictures available. Phone 306-463-3132, 306-460-7837, Kindersley, SK.

FLOCK DISPERSALS: SATURDAY, Jan. 18 1:00PM Johnstone Auction Mart, Moose Jaw, SK. Rafter S Ranch, 400+ Suffolk x Canadian Arcott ewes bred for March and Lane Family Farms, 80 Ewes bred for May. Visit: johnstoneauction.ca for details and ARROW FARMQUIP LIVESTOCK handling pictures. PL# 914447. solutions: Portable windbreaks. Custom built panels and gates. 1-866-354-7655, Mossbank, SK. SUNGOLD SPECIALTY MEATS. We want 2010 SUPREME 900 mixer wagon, big your lambs. Have you got finished (fat) f l o t at i o n t i r e s , L / R h a n d c o nveyo r, lambs or feeder lambs for sale? Call $47,000 OBO. 780-305-6931, Barrhead, AB Dwayne at: 403-894-4388 or Cathy at: FOR SALE: SLIDE IN 40 bushel hopper 1-800-363-6602 for terms and pricing. fe e d e r fo r p e l l e t s o r g r a i n . P h o n e www.sungoldmeats.com 403-627-2601, Pincher Creek, AB.

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1-888-731-8882, www.kellnsolar.com 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 feeders; All metal 16’ and 24’ calf shelters. Will custom build. 306-424-2094, Kendal, SK. 2009 HIGHLINE BALE Pro 8100 w/fine cut chopper, right hand discharge, HD 1000 RPM power shaft, excellent condition, $16,000; Also, complete calving camera package w/2 wireless cameras, cables and controller, used two seasons, $2750.

306-456-2596, 306-861-6849, Tribune, SK GALLAGHER FENCING SUPPLIES. Fencing supplies and water bowls. Call Kevin Elmy 306-744-2332, www.friendlyacres.sk.ca Saltcoats, SK. 1964 CHEV 2 ton w/mounted feed wagon, $ 2 0 0 0 ; P TO fe e d w a g o n , $ 5 0 0 .

306-395-2668, 306-681-7610, Chaplin, SK.

WINTER WATERING: FREEZE proof, motion eye, 24”/36” drain back bowl. Call toll free 1-888-731-8882, Lumsden, SK. Or visit: www.kellnsolar.com SILVER STREAM SHELTERS. Super Fall Fabric Building Sale. 30x72 single black steel, $4700; 30x70 double truss P/R, $6995; 38x100 double truss P/R, $11,900; 42x100 double truss P/R, $14,250; 12-1/2 oz. tarp, 15 year warranty. Trucks running w e s t w e e k l y, d e l i v e r y a v a i l a b l e .

1-877-547-4738. silverstreamshelters.com JIFFY BALE SHREDDER, good condition, $6000. 780-305-3547, Neerlandia, AB. HIGHLINE BALE SHREDDER 6600, mint c o n d i t i o n , u s e d ve r y l i t t l e , $ 4 5 0 0 .

306-939-4480, Earl Grey, SK. FREESTANDING WINDBREAK PANELS, up to 30’ (2-3/8” oilfield pipe); Square bale feeders, any size; Can build other things.

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1-800-582-4037 www.morandindustries.com GREG’S WELDING: Free standing corral panels, windbreak panels, calf shelters, belting troughs, etc. Many different styles to choose from. Call for pricing, delivery available. 306-768-8555, Carrot River, SK. FROSTFREE NOSEPUMPS: Energy free solution to livestock watering. No power required to heat or pump. Prevents contamination. Grants avail. 1-866-843-6744. www.frostfreenosepumps.com PAYSEN LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT INC. We manufacture an extensive line of cattle handling and feeding equipment including squeeze chutes, adj. width alleys, crowding tubs, calf tip tables, maternity pens, gates and panels, bale feeders, Bison equipment, Texas gates, steel water troughs and rodeo equipment. Distributors for Cancrete concrete waterers, El-Toro electric branders and twine cutters. Our squeeze chutes and headgates are now available with a neck extender. Phone 306-796-4508, email: ple@sasktel.net website: www.paysen.com

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Meet the Matchmaker! In-person interviews January 28th and 29th in Regina and Saskatoon. 19 years successful matchmaking. Call to book your appointment: Camelot Introductions, 204-888-1529 www.camelotintroductions.com

PROPERTY FOR SALE: 504 Calgary Street, Broadview, SK. All offers will be considQUALITY BACHELORS and Bachelorettes in wanted. Ladies free. Don’t be lonely for ered. Ph Carol at Affinity CU 306-385-4532 Christmas! Call Cheryl at 1-877-247-4399.

TO BE MOVED: 1963 bungalow with 2 car attached garage, 1300 sq. ft., main floor fully renovated, 2/3 hardwood floor. Selling with stove, fridge, furnace, water treatment system, hot water heater and sewage pump, asking $80,000. Call 306-338-7114, Clair, SK. TO BE MOVED: 1440 sq. ft. bungalow, very well built, open floor plan, 10’ walls, oak kitchen, make exc. cabin or home.

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MEDALLION HOMES 1-800-249-3969 Immediate delivery: New 16’ and 20’ modular homes; Also used 14’ and 16’ homes. Now available: Lake homes.

Medallion Homes, 306-764-2121, Prince Albert, SK.

MOCCASINS/ MUKLUKS, many colours and styles. AJ Shoe Renue, Confederation Mall 306-683-0835, Saskatoon, SK.

MARVIN HOMES, BUILDING RTM’S since 1976: 1320 sq.ft., 3 bdrm, $75,000 and a 1520 sq.ft, 3 bdrm., $90,000. Call Marvin Homes 204-326-1493 or 204-355-8484, Steinbach, MB. www.marvinhomes.ca

PRO-CERT ORGANIC CERTIFICATION. Canadian family owned. No Royalties! Ph. 306-382-1299 or visit www.pro-cert.org

BUYING ORGANIC WHEAT- Nutrasun Foods is buying Organic Wheat for our flour mill in Regina, SK. Ph. 306-751-2040.

GOT GRAIN FOR SALE? All organic wheats, feed barley, feed oats, brown flax and spelt. Call Growers International today 306-652-4529, Saskatoon, SK.

LAC DES ISLES- 5 acre treed lake lot, $295,000. 2 acre lot, $125,000 near boat launch. Adjacent to Meadow Lake Prov.

Park area. $10,000 down, remainder due Jan 1. 306-373-4808, loiselh@msn.com

MISSING! OUR BEAUTIFUL 3 year old male Australian Shepherd, black and white w/brown around face, mysteriously went missing. We believe he was recently sold through a Kijiji posting from Houston, BC. We desperately miss our family dog and will continue to try to find him. Please contact us if you have bought this dog or know of his location. Reward Offered.

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SELLING ORGANIC SEED barley and organic feed barley. Also oats from transition fields. Delivery avail. Phone 780-632-1177 or 780-658-2415, Vegreville, AB. WANTED: BUYING ORGANIC GRAINS. FOB farm or delivered, Loreburn, SK. Call F.W. Cobs Company ph. 1-888-531-4888.

WANTED: ORGANIC, HEATED or FEED QUALITY FLAX, feed peas, soy beans, lentils. 204-379-2451, St. Claude, MB. BEST COOKING PULSES accepting samples of organic and conventional green/yellow peas for 2013/2014 crop year. Matt 306-586-7111, Rowatt, SK

WANTED CERTIFIED ORGANIC grass fed slaughter beef. Peter Lundgard, Nature’s Way Farm, 780-338-2934, Grimshaw, AB.

TIMESHARE: GRAND SOLMAR Land’s End Resort & Spa, Cabos San Lucas, Baja California, Mexico. 1 master suite, $7500. Selling due to health. rroller@hotmail.ca 306-463-6149 after 6 PM, Glidden, SK.

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Phone Ed 306-272-3848, leave message if LAKE HAVASU CITY, AZ. REAL ESTATE! not in. Foam Lake, SK. Inexpensive warm winter homes. Dave Chambers, 928-846-1443, Re/Max Prestige Properties, findlakehavasuhomes.com COYOTE OR WOLF problems on your MESA, ARIZONA: Good Life RV Park, 1992 farm? Sarplaninac puppies. Strong guard- Fleetwood Park model, fully furnished, ing qualities, good work ethics, amazing laminate floors, 17x33’ covered painted livestock guardians, exc. personal protec- patio, 12x8’ shed, exc. cond., ready to move in, $9700 US funds. 306-642-4640. tion dogs. Ph 204-638-8854, Dauphin, MB.

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LOT WITH VIEWS of the ocean, good road, septic, impressive rock retainer wall, close to international airport. Ready for a home, San Agustinillo, Oaxaca, Mexico, NW-7-22-26-W4, 30 minutes east of $55,000 firm. 780-864-0042, Spirit River, Calgary, AB. 53 acres, located beside hardAB. or E-mail: fleetham@abnorth.com top, near light industrial, in County of GET OUT OF THE COLD! Cozy 3 bdrm. Wheatland, asking $480,000. Great terms. mfg. home in sunny Mesa, Arizona, Gated Wes 403-936-5572. Prime investment plot beside Agrium Industries.

WELL ESTABLISHED 3456 sq. ft. Autobody community. 2 baths, large deck, shed and Repair business located in the heart of furnished. January possession. $38,000. potash country in East Central SK. Excel- For more info. call 306-373-0856. lent Clientele, large area to draw from 144 CULT. ACRES on two titles 5 west of with unlimited potential. 72x146’ lot with Lumsden, overlooking Qu’Appelle Valley. adjacent 80x146’ lot, next to Yellowhead 20 minutes from Regina, SK. 9000 bu.

Hwy at major intersection. 306-621-7722, steel storage, $3100/acre. 306-536-5055.

306-399-7723, Churchbridge, SK. DWEIN TRASK REALTY INC. RM of Rudy COSTA RICA PACIFIC coast beach prop- R A N C H R E C R E AT I O N , R A D I U M H o t #284, all of Sec-36-30-06-W3, West of erty, zoned commercial hotel, permits in Springs, BC. Private Sale, Security $2.5 Hanley, SK. Approx. 590 acres cult., C.I. soil, Class L and M, FMV 255,000. Level place to rebuild w/liquor license. For million. Visit: recreationestate.weebly.com and stone-free with renter available, sale/trade. Approx. value, $650,000. Email 309 ACRE FERTILE farm, updated 2900 sq. $785,900. Call Dwein today 306-221-1035. duckdodger@sasktel.net ft. house, outbuildings, Skeena frontage, LOOKING FOR Commercial or Invest- Steelhead fishing, $850,000. Hazelton, BC. WANTED: GRAIN LAND TO RENT, 25 mile radius of Rouleau, SK. Call ment Property. Specializing in Buyer Call 250-842-5400, trakehnerhof.ca 306-776-2600 or kraussacres@sasktel.net Agency Services. Key Dyck, Broker, SPECTACULAR RIVERFRONT PropertyMountain View Realty, Dauphin, MB., RM OF PRAIRIEROSE, 150 cultivated Kamloops.

124 fenced acres, extensive 204-638-0057.

NW-31-33-18-W2. 306-287-3785, frontage along the North Thompson river acres, only 7 minutes to shopping and schools in Watson, SK. Westsyde. 85 acres of irrigated, fertile FOR SALE OR Rent by Tender: RM of Mocrop land, 25 acres of irrigated pasture. net: N-1/2-17-25-17, SW-16-25-17; RM of CEDAR LOG HOMES AND CABINS, sid- Mostly level, white sand beach, treed Snipe Lake: E-1/2-11-25-18; RM of Laings, paneling, decking. Fir and Hemlock along the river. Mobile home, hay shed cadena: NW-35-24-18. Total assessment flooring, timbers, special orders. Rouck and corrals. Fenced and cross fenced. Call 616,600. 850 cultivated acres. Yardsite Bros., Lumby, BC. www.rouckbros.com Julieanne, Best-West Realty- Kamloops, with quonset and power located on 1-800-960-3388.

BC. 250-571-0355. ja-brown@shaw.ca NE-17-25-17. Highest or any bid not necessarily accepted. Closing date: Jan. 17, 2014. Send tenders to: Rosetown Accounting Services, Box 1718, Rosetown, SK. S0L 2V0. 306-652-1828, 306-882-2227, Elrose, SK. email: sjagow@bourgault.com or ras2003@sasktel.net

R E A D Y TO M O VE H O M E S

GENTLEMAN WOULD LIKE to meet an attractive lady between 50 and 60, NS, who would like to travel. Send photo and phone number. Box 2007, c/o The Western Producer, Saskatoon, SK, S7K 2C4.

GWM RANCH HAND 54, non-smoker, seeks same in East Central, AB. Please reply to: Box 2004, c/o The Western Producer, Saskatoon, SK. S7K 2C4.

NW SASK., SWM, 51, never married, no children, handsome, seeks 35-45 SWF, no children, attractive. Likes fishing, camping, farming lifestyle, for long term relationship. Box 2006, c/o The Western Producer, Saskatoon, SK, S7K 2C4.

RM OF SPIRITWOOD: Rare find!! 13 deeded quarters, and option to lease 2 more.

Family home is situated on the shores of Larson Lake. All fenced, and cross fenced, 3 hay fields. Land borders section of wild1421 Acre s For Sa le life land, package hosts approx. equal amounts of tame, and native grass.

N e a r R o ckyfo rd , AB. $1,400,000. Call Shawna Schira-Kroeker, H igh pro d ucin g cultiva te d fa rm la n d .

RE/MAX of the Battlefords, 306-441-1625 G re a tre ve n ue po te n tia l fro m RM OF SPIRITWOOD: 8 deeded quarters, 1 or 306-446-8800. MLS®480983. re n t& o il/ga s righ ts . leased quarter available all in close proxP le a s e ca ll fo r m o re gre a td e ta ils .

WANTED: 200 - 300 head cow/calf ranch imity to each other. Fully fenced, water on in SK or BC. Can start with partial purchase C ra ig Bra s s a rd - R e a lto r every quarter, old yard site, all cultivated and work with someone wanting to retire.

403 .3 6 1.0143 acres except 90 acres are seeded into a No agents please. Box 2005, c/o The Em a il: cb ra s s a rd @ cirre a lty.ca brome/alfalfa/crested wheat mixture. Western Producer, Saskatoon, SK S7K 2C4 FOR RENT: FARMLAND, one block (16 $720,000. Call Shawna Schira-Kroeker, quarters, all together) in Bindloss, AB area. RE/MAX of the Battlefords, 306-441-1625 RM 126: Approx 640 acres pasture, full set of buildings. John or Joel Cave. Edge Realor 306-446-8800. MLS®482897.

Owner retiring. Call 403-528-5425. ty Ltd. 306-773-7379, www.farmsask.com CENTRAL ALBERTA FARMS, acreages, businesses (all sizes). Information avail. ARLENE BOISJOLI would like to wish her on request! Central Agencies Camrose Ltd. clients and their families a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Please 4870-51 St., Camrose, AB. 780-672-4491. give Arlene a call if you are interested in RM OF MERVIN 499, quarter of land AGRICULTURAL LAND FOR SALE, 2880 current land prices and current marketing SE-04-54-21-W3, 155 acres broke, asking acres on Hwy. #23, beautiful mountain options to sell or buy land. Royal LePage $175,000. 6 miles East of St. Walburg, SK. view, lots of water (3 artesian wells and Wheat Country Realty, Kindersley, SK., and 5 miles West of Brightsand Lake. Call large creek). Private sale, brokers wel- phone 306-463-4910, royal3@sasktel.net Joe Helperl 306-862-6880, 306-862-5127. come. Call Don 403-558-2345, Brant, AB. QUARTER SW-34-35-32-W1. 16 miles NE suzannedepaoli@yahoo.com FARMLAND FOR SALE by tender: RM of of Norquay, SK. 115 cult., 45 forA GREAT INVESTMENT Recreational King George No. 256, SE-31-26-10-W3. est/creek, assess. $59,900. 306-781-4988, Quarter West of Red Deer. Log home, 2 Highest or any offer not necessarily ac- 306-537-3772 cell, Pilot Butte, SK. year-round cabins, log shop, large pole cepted. Written tenders will be received barn and corrals, Clearwater River front- until Jan. 15th, 2014. Send to: Daryl and GRAINLAND SW24-03-09-W2nd in RM of Estevan. Seven miles west of Estevan, off age, 2 creeks with fish. Surface leases, Brenda Ogilvie, Box 23 Ardath, SK, S0L 0B0 Hwy. #39, $200,000. 306-634-7949. large gravel deposit; Large grain and ranch property west of Edmonton. Exclusive.

Other ranches and pasture properties. I specialize in agricultural properties. Don J a r r e t t , R e a l t y E xe c u t i ve s L e a d i n g , 780-991-1180, Spruce Grove, AB. ALBERTA LAND: #2008- Coaldale: State of the Art 150 cow dairy, 275 acres irrigation, 135 cows, 126 kgs TPQ, 120 heifers, 2 Lely fully automated computer milkers, 3700 sq. ft. home, city water, mobile home. #2045- Picture Butte: Modern 180 cow dairy, approx. 320 acre irrigated land, 2 farm yards with buildings and A solid understanding of Saskatchewan homes, 130 milking and dry cows, 120 agricultural business built from years of farming dairy heifers, 144.5 kg TPQ. #2056- Picand Ag. Industry involvement. ture Butte: 100 cow dairy operation, complete with support buildings, 2 homes, Strong work ethic and exceptional customer and 160 acres of pivot irrigated land. 110 service. cows milking and dry; 94 head from calves to spring heifers; 100 kg TPQ. #2062Database of qualified buyers-both investors Medicine Hat: Fully operational Greenand local buyers. house & Garden Centre located between Medicine Hat and Dunmore along the Ted Cawkwell Trans-Canada Highway. #2067- Legal: Agriculture Specialist BLUE CHIP REALTY Modern Broiler Breeder farm north of Edmonton with 60 acres, 3 barns, and 18,131 units annualized quota. Nice home. Excel1-306-327-5148 lent location on Hwy. #2. ID100148www.tedcawkwell.com Brooks, approx. 375 acres, 124 acres EID irrigation rights, 1998 pivot, 8” underground mainline, pumping unit, 2290 sq. ft. home, large heated shop, corrals for 60 head of cattle, $27,000 surface lease reveQ u ick Clo su re – N o Co m m issio n nue. ID100149- Quesnel, BC. Nazko Valley Ranch has 431 acres and Indian Head Ranch has 160 acres. Located 100 kms west of Quesnel. Main house, cabins, 2 shops, barns, outbuildings, corrals, cross CALL fencing, river views. Not in the ALR. Real E s t a t e C e n t re , 1 - 8 6 6 - 3 4 5 - 3 4 1 4 , www.farmrealestate.com 298 ACRES CULT. farmland 2.5 miles east of Tofield, AB. on 626. Good #2 soil, no bush, no stones, very flat, annual surface lease revenue $3200. MLS MH0026833 S o u t h l a n d R e a l t y, c a l l L e n R e m p e l 306-741-6358, Medicine Hat, AB. RM WHISKA CREEK 106: 1600 acres high assessed farmland for sale by tender, near Ponteix, SK. 1427 acres cultivated.

For details and copy of listing info., call Vic Godenir 306-741-0481 or Len Rempel 306-741-6358. Royal LePage Southland Realty Swift Current, SK., 306-773-2826, www.royallepageswiftcurrent.ca

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TO GIVE AWAY 6 yr. old Boxer cross, good watch dog, tail docked. 306-244-7457 leave msg., Saskatoon, SK.

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3800 + 14,000 ACRES: Cattle, bison and elk operations, fenced and cross fenced, Wabumun Lake, west of Edmonton, AB. 780-915-1735, roperrealtyltd@aol.com

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STEEL VIEW MFG: 30’ portable wind breaks, HD self-standing panels, silage/ hay bunks, feeder panels. Quality portable p a n e l s at a f fo r d a b l e p r i c e s . S h a n e 306-493-2300, Delisle, SK. PORTABLE PANELS 30’ freestanding 3bar windbreak frames, 5-bar, 4-bar panels w/wo double hinge gates and more. On farm welding. Oxbow, SK., 306-485-8559, 306-483-2199.

LOOKING FOR 358 or 359 mixer mill, must be in good shape. 403-577-2479, Consort, AB. USED JIFFY SLIDE-IN round bale handler, in good condition. Phone 403-627-2601, Pincher Creek, AB. FOR SALE: ROLLER mill, 5 HP electric motor. Phone 306-845-2665, Turtleford, SK. 354 NEW HOLLAND MIXMILL, good condition. Call: 306-488-2103, Holdfast, SK.

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LOOKING FOR A cash rent bid for parcel of grainland: Hillsdale RM in SK., SW and NW-16-45-23-W3rd. Assess. amt. 159,600.

780-871-1821, Lloydminster, AB. TIM HAMMOND REALTY For Sale by Tender, RM 97 Wellington. 8 quarters with 1235 cultivated acres: N1/2-17-11-15-W2, NW-16-11-15-W2, NE-15-11-15-W2, all of NE-08-11-15-W2. Total farmland 2013 assess. 841,800 (avg 105,225/quarter), 33,000 bu. grain storage. Tender deadline 5:00 PM, Thursday, January 16, 2014. MLS #482982. Alex Morrow, 306-434-8780, http://RM097.TimHammond.ca FARM CHEMICAL/ SEED COMPLAINTS We also specialize in: Crop insurance appeals; Chemical drift; Residual herbicide; Custom operator issues; Equipment malfunction. Qualified Agrologist on staff. Call Back-Track Investigations for assistance regarding compensation, 1-866-882-4779.

“PIVOT IRRIGATION”: APPROX. 218 acres of grain land. Phone 306-773-7379, John or Joel Cave, Edge Realty Ltd., Swift Current, SK. www.farmsask.com

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Home Quarter – see below* Partial quarter (acreage excluded)

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Partial quarter (acreage excluded) Partial qtr; includes 40 x 120 steel storage shed

* Home quarter will not include approx 10 acre yard site to be subdivided; 72,000 bushel bin yard (mostly hoppers) included along with 1997 GSI 112 Propane grain dryer.

Purchase or rent tenders invited on any or all of the above land parcels; tenders close at 5:00 P.M. January 21, 2014; sales to close April 1, 2014; purchase tenders to include certified cheque for 5% of offer; offers subject to financing will not be considered. Successful tenders to complete definitive purchase/sale agreement and/or rental agreement.

Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

Rent tenders to specify $/acre cash rent or % crop share; rental agreement to be finalized with chosen tender(s); 3, 5 or 10 year rental contracts considered.

All acreages approximate, bidders must rely on their own research and inspection.

For more information contact Ryan Anderson at (306) 752-4205 or (306) 921-8413.

Tenders to be submitted to: “Land Tender” Eisner Mahon Forsyth Attn. Mike Mahon Box 2680, Melfort, Sask. S0E 1A0.

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RM SPIRITWOOD #496 and RM Meeting Lake #466. This amazing 2988 acre ranch does have approx. 802 acres of cult. tame pasture. The balance is natural and bush pasture, mainly fenced with 4 wires, 2 sets of corrals, power, well, older house.

There is a good supply of pasture water.

The RM road runs through the centre of the property with pasture on each side and very easy to move cattle. Also an amazing big game hunting area. For info on this EXCL Listing 188, call Lloyd Ledinski. I am in need of grain land in most of my trading a r e a s . R e / M a x o f t h e B at t l e fo r d s , 306-446-8800 or 306-441-0512, North Battleford, SK.

17 QUARTERS GRAINLAND FOR RENT/ Sale in RM of Livingston #331, can be rented or purchased in smaller parcels.

Contact Robin Liu: 306-690-6786, Saskatoon, SK. robingliu@hotmail.com For land details visit: www.JustinYin.com RM OF BATTLE River: 2 quarters within the town of Battleford limits. Unlimited development potential, beautiful rolling hills.

For more information on MLS ®474403 call Dorothy Lehman, Re/Max of the Battlefords, 306-446-8800 or 306-441-7782.

FOR RENT BY tender in RM Wheatl a n d s # 1 6 3 : Package 1) Section 7-17-1-W3 and NE-12-17-2-W3, approx. cultivated acres, includes 27,000 bu 20 QUARTERS of good grainland in central 770 storage. Package 2) SE-32-16-1-W3, Sask. For more info call 306-867-9495.

SW-33-16-1-W3 and W1/2-28-16-1-W3, approx. 610 cultivated acres, includes 17,000 bu storage. All tenders mailed to: Kevin Pavier, 1251 Albert St., Moose Jaw, SK. S6H 2Y5. No later than Jan. 15, 2014. or any tender not necessarily acO ver25,000 acres forsale Highest cepted. Inquiries call 306-631-1429. throu ghou tS ask.

FARM/RANCH/RECREATION, buying or selling. Call Tom Neufeld 306-260-7838, Visit Coldwell Banker ResCom Realty. w w w.s hep p a rd rea lty.ca RM THREE LAKES #400: 295 cult. acres. to view all ou rcu rren tlistin gs.

NW-35-40-24-W2 assess (72,900) and NW 23-40-24-W2, assessment (68,700). Well H arry S h eppard maintained farmland. Asking $320,000.

S u tton G rou p - R esu lts R ealty Call Kelly at 306-220-2750, Saskatoon, SK. or email kjfarms@baudoux.ca R egin a, S K .

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RM LEASK #464: 4499 acres all but one quarter in a block. Has approx. 3164 acres tame hay cultivated pasture mix. Mainly fenced with 3 and 4 wire fencing and treated post. 36x51 straight wall shop, with attached 20x36 ranch hand living quarters, heated with nat. gas in-floor heat. Power, sewer system and good well.

With talk of community pasture closing and higher beef prices, this may be the p r o p e r t y fo r yo u . Wat e r i s l o c at e d throughout the pasture and mainly stone free. Good bluffs of bush for shelter. MLS ®468365. For viewing call Lloyd Ledinski, Re/Max of the Battlefords, and take control of your own pasture needs. North Battleford, SK 306-446-8800, 306-441-0512.

RM OF KINDERSLEY: All of Section 26-30-23-W3rd, total assessment 232,900.

Oil revenue approx. $8400 annually, asking $1,288,400. Brad Edgerton 306-463-7357, Edge Realty Ltd., Kindersley, SK. FARMLAND FOR SALE E1/2-13-37-14-W2.

Ph: 306-322-2291 or cell: 306-322-7799, Rose Valley, SK.

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MINERAL RIGHTS. We will purchase and or lease your mineral rights.

1-877-269-9990. cndfree@telusplanet.net RM 45: APPROX. 4160 acre ranch. 2 yard sites. Full set of buildings. 306-773-7379, John or Joel Cave, Edge Realty Ltd., Swift Current, SK. www.farmsask.com RM #194 LAND for Sale by Tender: Section 18-19-4-W3. Call Donna at Anderson & C o m p a ny L aw O f fi c e fo r d e t a i l s 306-773-2891, Swift Current, SK. TIM HAMMOND REALTY Johnston Farm located by Grenfell, RM #155. 1829 acres cultivated and 635 acres hay as per SAMA. Great livestock operation, corral system, 34x60 barn, excellent water supply. Yard includes 1356 sq. ft. home (1945), 4 beds, 2 baths, asking $3,495,000. MLS#478193.

Call G u y S h e p h e rd , 306-434-8857, http://Johnston.FarmsofCanada.com RM 49: APPROX. 640 acres irrigation and dry land with buildings. 306-773-7379, John Cave, Edge Realty Ltd, Swift Current, SK. www.farmsask.com RM 139: 6720 acre ranch, good set of buildings. Call 306-773-7379, John Cave, Edge Realty Ltd. www.farmsask.com 2 QUARTERS GRAINLAND For Rent in RM of Cote No. 271. Contact Robin Liu: 306-690-6786, robingliu@hotmail.com For land details visit: www.JustinYin.com WANTED: LAND TO rent and/or buy in the surrounding areas of Moose Jaw, Marquis, Chamberlain and Craik. Ph 306-631-8454 RM #442 FOR Sale: SE-3-46-26-W3 farmland, canola last crop, 145 acres cultivated. 306-821-7541, Neilburg, SK. DELISLE FARM: 1/2 section land, large modern home, two machine sheds, other buildings. 15,000 bu. grain storage optional. Paved road close to town. Possible yard subdivision. 306-493-7786, Delisle, SK. 3 QUARTERS in the RM of Parkdale. 370 acres cultivated, includes 900 sq. ft. home, 14,000 bu. grain storage and 2 small shops. Mike Janostin Realty Executives at: 306-481-5574, www.mikejanostin.com Email mikejanostin@realtyexecutives.com RM #19 LAND for sale by tender: 13 quarters of cultivated land in one block.

Call Donna at Anderson & Company Law Office for details 306-773-2891.

RM 184: Approx. 160 acres farm land.

Phone 306-773-7379. John or Joel Cave, Edge Realty Ltd., www.farmsask.com

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SASK. LAND FOR SALE. UP FOR BIDS until 1 PM, January 22, 2014, Dinsmore, SK. 8 quarters of prime Sask. land in the RM of Milden. Call for a complete bidding package. ID#1100169. Grain Farm Close To Estevan. Offer pending. Large home, second yard, hip roof barn, shop, quonset, prime land, approx. 3178 acres, organic status. #2064 MLS®. Best View In The Maple Creek Area. 25 acres on a hill beside the highway on the way to the Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park. Bare land perfect for new construction, 2 wells, power and telephone in place, good water.

MLS® ID#479810. Real Estate Centre, phone 1-866-345-3414, or view website www.farmrealestate.com

6 QTRS W EST OF LUSELAND s u rfa ce lea s es . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,6 54,000 LUSELAND AREA 57 Qu a rters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19 ,570,500 LUSELAND AREA 25 Qu a rters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6 ,8 8 5,000 LUSELAND AREA 6 Qu a rters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,3 9 5,500 RM GRASS LAKE 4 q trs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,48 0,000 RM GRASS LAKE 2 q trs . . . . . . . . $6 00,000 C a ll Jim o r S h e rry to d a y

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ESTABLISHED YOUNG FARMER LOOKING ® G ro up W e s t R e a lty for grainland to purchase or rent in RM 345, 346, 315 in Vanscoy/Delisle, area.

Kin d e rs le y, S K Box 5593, c/o The Western Producer, Saskatoon, SK S7K 2C4 w w w .kin d e rs le yre a le s ta te .co m FARMLAND FOR SALE: RM of Lajord.

NE-27-13-18-2 ext 0, NW-27-13-18-2 ext 0. January, 2014 possession. Canola stubble, no storage, well farmed. $700,000 FARMLAND FOR SALE by tender: RM of EdOBO. Contact 306-536-6611, Regina, SK. ward. Approx. 6 miles from Pierson, MB LAND FOR SALE BY TENDER. 8 quarters and Gainsborough. SK. The Property (all of in RM of Happyland. All workable farmland section 17-3-29-W1), offered as two parNE of Mendham, SK: NW-13-21-27-W3rd, cels. Parcel One: N 1/2, 17-3-29-W1, exSW-13-21-27-W3rd, NE-14-21-27-W3rd, cluding all mines and minerals. Parcel SE-14-21-27-W3rd, SW-24-21-27-W3rd, Two: S 1/2, 17-3-29-W1 excluding all NW-23-21-27-W3rd, NE-23-21-27-W3rd, mines and minerals. Both Parcels currently SE-23-21-27-W3rd. Highest or any bid not have surface lease revenue. Older grain necessarily accepted. Mail bids before storage on Parcel One, sold as is, where is.

January 15, 2014 to: Box 310, Fox Valley, Tenders considered for each parcel or the section as a whole. Written sealed tenders SK. S0N 0V0 or phone 306-666-3042. accepted up until 4PM, Friday January 17, 2014. Tenders must be mailed to: Tenders, c/o Ian Craven, 57 River Heights Dr., La Salle, MB. R0G 0A2. Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Full payment due 20 days following notice to the successful bidder. For more information contact: Ian Craven 204-736-4238 or e-mail ibcraven@mymts.net

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MIXED FARM FOR SALE- retiring, The Pas, MB. Clean, well maintained, all in one piece, no rocks. 1470 deeded acres, 900 cultivated; 2640 acres long term Crown rental, 500 cult. acres. 2 houses- 5 bdrm. house, wheelchair accessible and 1 bdrm. house. Heated shop, machine shed, hay shed, pole barn, Hi-Hog chute system, 40,000+ bu. grain storage, large 30,000 sq. ft. insulated tinned barn, machinery and cattle available. Call 204-623-5029.

DYCK ENTERPRISES LTD. Contact: Gordon, 204-656-5000. For sale by owner: 11,500 acre mixed farm and ranch. Located 50 miles from Ste Rose du Lac, 7000 acres cleared, 8960 acres fenced, 3000 acres crop land, 4000 acres hay and pasture. 65,000 bu. grain storage. 2 modern RM OF SPIRITWOOD: 3 deeded quarters, 2 homes, 1 shop, 1 cattle shelter, 28 pen lease quarters plus an additional 155 acres feedlot, 3 wells, 40 dugouts. Waterhen MB of lease land available. 269 cultivated acres seeded into an Alfalfa/brome/timothy mixture, except 50 acres. Package borders the provincial forest, also opportunity for some logging off the deeded land. MULCHING - TREES, BRUSH, Stumps. $275,000. Call Shawna Schira-Kroeker, Call today 306-933-2950. Visit us at: RE/MAX of the Battlefords, 306-441-1625 www.maverickconstruction.ca or 306-446-8800. MLS®465675.

HANLEY/ KENASTON, SK. PASTURE, Dwein Trask Realty Inc. E-1/2-36-30-29 W2 and W-1/2-31-30-28 W2. Full section very good pasture with “community pasture”, quality fencing and lots of water for w /Aggrega te Potentia l stock. Not over used, $399,900. 1/2 mile west is E-1/2-35-30-29-W2 w/same pasIn Sa ska tchew a n ture, water and fence, $199,900. Prefer to Ca ll PO TZU S LTD. sell in package. Call Dwein 306-221-1035.

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NEW 2013 POLARIS Sportsman 500 ATV’s, with 2500 lb. winch installed, $5999. plus taxes while inventory lasts. Call Corey at Montgomery & Son Sales, 306-672-3395 or 306-672-3617, Gull Lake, SK. 2013 HISUN R700XI UTV 2 WD/4 WD, windsheild, roof, doors, EPS $10,599 plus GST. Ray’s Trailer Sales. Call Cory or Don, 780-672-4596, Camrose, AB.

NEW 2014 CROSSROADS 5th wheel, 28’, 3 slides, now only $34,500. Several other models in stock. 1-800-735-5846 Minot, North Dakota. www.swensonrv.com

2014 TUSCANY 42WX Class A diesel pusher, 43’.2” long, 450 HP ISL Cummins turbo diesel engine, 3 slide-outs, full hi-gloss porcelain tile throughout. Stk# 6426. $264,000 CND. Call 1-866-346-3148 or shop online 24/7 at: allandale.com

2014 TUSCANY 36MQ Class A dsl. pusher 37’.9” long, 360 HP ISB, Cummins turbo dsl. eng., 4 slide-outs, king bed, fireplace, lar ge over-size shower. Stk# 8418. $192,000 CND. Call 1-866-346-3148 or shop online 24/7 at: allandale.com

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SOLD!!! DELISLE/ DONOVAN, SK. PAST U R E , D w e i n Tr a s k R e a l t y I n c .

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320 acres good pasture with smooth high tensile electric fencing, catch corral, water TENDERS WILL RECEIVED BY the under- well and access agreement to neighbor’s signed until 12:01 PM, Feb. 1, 2014 for the power. Located between O’malley Rd and purchase of W-1/2-9-25-19-3, containing Donovan, $229,900. Dwein 306-221-1035 approx. 320 cult. acres. Subject to existing title exceptions. Located 2 miles South of Hwy. #44 at Richlea turnoff. Possession and closing April 30, 2014. All tenders RM 137. APPROX. 40 acres w/2 houses, shall be accompanied by a certified cheque quonset, adjoins City of Swift Current on payable to the undersigned in amount of Hwy #4 South. 306-773-7379, John or 10% of the price tendered. Cheques of un- Joel Cave, Edge Realty Ltd., Swift Current, successful tenders returned promptly. SK. www.farmsask.com Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. S. J. Lerner, 24 Bluebell Court, 8.97 ACRES, 10 kms West of Sylvan Lake, AB. Small well kept home, all services, 2 Medicine Hat. AB. T1B 2L2. wells, fenced, excellent access. Has lots of WANTED: LAND TO RENT in RM 261 potential, asking $465,000. 403-505-2645, Chesterfield or neighboring areas. Con- Sylvan Lake, AB. tact Francis Family Farms, Ryan 403-391-1728, Bill 306-463-9103 or Chris 20 ACRE YARD next to 40 hunting Crown403-597-0366, Mantario, SK. E-mail: land quarters. House, barn with hayloft.

Good water. 204-858-2555, Hartney, MB. ryan.francisfamilyfarms@outlook.com

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DELUXE COTTAGES FROM $1445/month including utilities. Indoor pool, hot tub, fitn e s s a r e a a n d p e t f r i e n d l y. C a l l 1-877-248-8961, Parksville, BC. KELOWNA, BC. CONDO WINTER rental.

Furnished dishes, towels, bedding. 2 bdm, 2 bath. 55 plus bldg. Walking distance to groceries, restaurants, doctor and pharm. $1450/month. Nice bldg./neighbourhood with free undgrd. parking. Call Gene 403-826-5636, gsarmaga@gmail.com

LOCATED NORTH OF TREHERNE, MB. on the Assiniboine River, 300 acres of cultivated land with 8 tower pivot and buried pipe to river. Call 204-239-6086.

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M oos e Ja w S K . - excellent gra in fa rm 60 km S outhea s t of M oos e Ja w . This 2,560 a cre property is lis ted a t a grea t price of 3 tim es the a s s es s ed va lue, genera ting a 15% RO I. G ood hom e, s hop, 110,000 s teel bins bus hel ca pa city. $3,250,000.

Rock G len S K . - L a rge ra nch/pa s ture for s a le w ith a bea utiful hom e a nd ya rd . 7,991 tota l a cres , 750 cow /ca lf yea r round s elf-s ufficient ca rrying ca pa city. N um erous ‘out’ build ings from Q uons ets to hea ted s hop, m a chine s hop, a nd ba rns . Field m a chinery a nd lives tock not includ ed , but a va ila ble.

S w ift C u rren t, S K . - E xcellent 2,240 cultiva ted a cres S E of S w ift C urrent.

Reg in a - W AN TE D : 2,000-5,000 a cres crop la nd w ithin 30 m inutes of Regina .

Alb erta /S K . - W AN TE D : 5,000 -15,000 a cres cropla nd .

P L EAS E C AL L M AR C EL L EBL AN C AT ( 403 ) 3 50-6868 F O R IN F O R M ATIO N O N AN Y O F TH E 5 P R O P ER TIES L IS TED .

SAWMILLS from only $4897 - Make Money and Save Money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock, ready to ship. Free info. and DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/168 or call 1-800-566-6899 ext. 168.

WOOD-MIZER PORTABLE SAWMILLS, eight models, options and accessories.

1-877-866-0667. www.woodmizer.ca 2010 WOODMIZER LT40 hyd. bandsaw sawmill, can be seen working, c/w sharpener and tooth setter, $18,000 OBO. Phone 403-638-6536, Caroline, AB.

ELIAS SCALES MFG., several different ways to weigh bales and livestock; Platform scales for industrial use as well, nonelectric, no balances or cables (no weigh like it). Shipping arranged. 306-445-2111, North Battleford, SK. www.eliasscales.com

2009 DISCOVERY 40X Class A dsl. pusher, 40’ long, 350 HP Cummins diesel engine, 3 slide-outs, sleep number queen island bed, solar panels, satellite system. Stk# 2951. $139,900. Call 1-866-346-3148 or shop online 24/7 at: allandale.com

2014 PALAZZO 33.2 Class A diesel pusher 34’.8” long, 300 HP Cummins ISB dsl. eng., 2 slide-outs, dream booth dinette, sideaisle bathroom with oversized shower Stk# 7962, $149,900. 1-866-346-3148 or shop online 24/7 at: allandale.com

CERT. #1 AC Metcalfe, CDC Meridith, CDC PolarStar. Wiens Seed Farm, call Brennan 306-377-2002, Herschel, SK.

L a m p m a n W es t - 7,500 excellent cultiva ted a cres for s a le, plus $95,000 a nnua l s urfa ce lea s e.

E s tev a n , S K . - 4,500 a cres E a s t of E s teva n for s a le. L a rge ra nch w ith oil a nd gra vel revenue. $53,000 a nnua l s urfa ce lea s e revenue.

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SHELL LAKE, SK. Approx. 114 acres adjoining #3 Hwy. less than a quarter mile north of Jct. #12 and #3 Hwys. This 1440 sq. ft. family home w/full basement was built in 1978, has a large shop and other buildings, exc. well, and is in a great community to live in. Enjoy the 12 lakes within 15 miles, some with fair to good fishing.

You can enjoy the lake sports plus great big game hunting in the area as well as great quading and snowmobiling throughout. MLS® 479374. Serious sellers. For viewing or further info. call Lloyd Ledinski, Re/Max of the Battlefords, 306-446-8800, 306-441-0512, North Battleford, SK.

Malt Barley/Feed Grains/Pulses 2008 DUTCH STAR 4304 Class A diesel pusher, 43’ long, 4 slides, beautiful cabinetry, rear bath and bedroom, washer and dryer, island king bed, mint! Stk# 4416 $182,500. Call 1-866-346-3148 or shop online 24/7 at: allandale.com

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CERTIFIED AC METCALFE and CDC MerePARTS FOR VINTAGE snowmobiles, 1990 dith barley, excellent germ and disease. and older. Call Don at 780-755-2258, 306-741-0475, Pambrun, SK. Wainwright, AB. doncole@telus.net CERTIFIED METCALFE and Meredith. Call PARTING OUT Polaris snowmobiles, 1985 Greenshields Seeds Ltd., 306-524-2155, to 2005. Edfield Motors Ltd., phone: 306-524-4339, Semans, SK. 306-272-3832, Foam Lake, SK. REGISTERED CERTIFIED MEREDITH, germ 9-1/2’ GILBERT TRAIL groomer/leveller 99%, vigour 96%; Certified Copeland, high pull type, $2500. Call 306-960-3000, St. germ and vigour. Redman Seed Farm, 306-324-4235, 306-272-7878, Margo, SK. Louis, SK.

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FOUNDATION, REGISTERED and/or Certified: CDC Copeland; AC Metcalfe, CDC Meredith, CDC Kindersley, Legacy. Berscheid Bros Seeds, Lake Lenore, SK. TOP QUALITY CERTIFIED alfalfa and grass 306-368-2602. seed. Call Gary or Janice Waterhouse CERTIFIED #1 AC Newdale (2R), Legacy 306-874-5684, Naicam, SK. (6R). Call Fenton Seed Farm Ltd., Tisdale, SK. 306-873-5438.

FDN., REG., CERT., CDC Austenson, CDC Cowboy, AC Ranger. Ph. Ardell Seeds, Vanscoy, SK, 306-668-4415.

CERTIFIED AC MEREDITH, AC Metcalfe, CDC Copeland malt barley. Conlon, Sundre feed barley. Order early for max discounts. Visa/MC. www.llseeds.ca 306-530-8433, Lumsden, SK

CERT. CONVENTIONAL AND ROUNDUP ready grazing corn. Early maturing, leafier for increased grazing yield. For ruminant livestock including cattle, sheep, bison and wildlife food plots. CanaMaize Seed Inc., 1-877-262-4046, www.canamaize.com

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CDC SORREL CERT. reconstituted, 92% germ., 89% vigor, 0% pasmo. Stollâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Seed Barn 306-493-2534, Delisle, SK. CERTIFIED PRAIRIE SAPPHIRE and Reconstituted CDC Bethune flax. Pambrun, SK. 306-741-0475, foc@sasktel.net

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AC UNITY VB, certified, 97% germ., 92% vigor, 0% Graminearum and fusarium.

Stollâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Seed Barn 306-493-2534 Delisle, SK CERTIFIED UNITY WASKADA and Carberry wheat, excellent germ and disease. Pambrun, SK. 306-741-0475, foc@sasktel.net

C E RT I F I E D ANDANTE YELLOW. Call Greenshields Seeds Ltd., 306-524-2155, 306-524-4339, Semans, SK.

S OY B E A N S F O R S A S K AT C H E WA N TH29002, TH33003R2Y and TH32004R2Y. Grown in SK. Call Thunder Seeds at 888-274-9243 or 306-744-2332 for a retailer near you. We know it. We grow it. www.thunderseed.ca Saltcoats, SK.

CDC ORION kabuli chickpea, registered.

Sean Miller, Avonlea, SK., 306-868-7822.

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BESCO GRAIN LTD. Buyer of all varieties of mustard. Call for competitive pricing.

Call 204-736-3570, Brunkild, MB.

Green and/or heated Canola/Flax, Wheat, Barley, Oats, Peas, etc.

Schluter & Maack NOW BUYING BROWN & YELLOW MUSTARD All grades of Green Peas Laird & Richlea Lentils Yellow Peas

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1-877-641-2798 WHY NOT KEEP MARKETING SIMPLE? You are selling feed grains. We are buying feed grains. Fast payment, with prompt pickup, true price discovery. Call Gerald Snip, Jim Beusekom, Allen Pirness, David Lea, or Vera Buziak at Market Place Commodities Ltd., Lethbridge, AB. Email: info@marketplacecommodities.com or phone: 1-866-512-1711.

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LENTILS, CANARY AND CHICK PEAS.

Call GrainEx International Ltd. for current pricing at 306-885-2288, Sedley SK. Visit us on our website at: TOP QUALITY ALFALFA, variety of grasses www.grainex.net CERTIFIED VESPER/ WASCADA midge reand custom blends, farmer to farmer. Gary sistant, Stettler, Carberry. Greenshields CERT. CDC IMPOWER CL large green; Waterhouse 306-874-5684, Naicam, SK. Seeds Ltd., Semans, SK., 306-524-2155, New CDC Scarlet reds. High germ. Fast 306-524-4339.

Seed Farm, 306-463-3626, Kindersley, SK. CERTIFIED #1 UNITY, Waskada, Lillian.

S h ew c h u k S e e d s , B l a i n e L a ke , S K . CERTIFIED IMPOWER, INVINCIBLE, New CDC Scarlet Lentils, high germ, low dis306-290-7816, or 306-497-2800. ease. Phone Antelope Creek Ent. Ltd., FOUNDATION, REGISTERED and/or Certi- 306-395-2652, Chaplin, SK. fied: AC Vesper VB, AC Unity VB; CDC UtXPELLER PRESSING. Offgrade oilseeds most VB, Certified Andrew and Sadash. CERT. CDC MAXIM CL, CDC Impower needed! Lethbridge crusher looking for offBerscheid Bros Seeds, Lake Lenore, SK. CL Clearfield lentils. Order early for max grade canola, flax, camelina and canola or d i s c o u n t s . V i s a / M C w w w. l l s e e d s . c a 306-368-2602. flax screenings. Prompt payment. Phone: 306-530-8433, Lumsden, SK. Darcy at: 403-894-4394, Lethbridge, AB. CERTIFIED SHAW-AC DOMAIN MTW, AC Unity-Waskada MTW, AC Andrew CERTIFIED #1 CDC Impower, CDC or email: xpellerpressing@gmail.com high yielding wheat. Order early for max Greenland. Wiens Seed Farm, Brennan, discounts. Visa/MC. www.llseeds.ca 306-377-2002, Herschel, SK. 306-530-8433, Lumsden, SK. CERTIFIED CDC DAZIL., CDC Impower, CERTIFIED #1 AC Vesper VB, AC Shaw Ace Crop Care Ltd., 306-831-8963, Rose- YELLOW PEAS $8.50/bu. and soft white VB. Wiens Seed Farm 306-377-2002, town, SK. wheat, $6.50/bu. Cleaned seed. Call Rick Herschel, SK. at 306-237-9540, Perdue, SK. CERTIFIED CDC DAZIL, CDC Maxim, CDC M&M SEEDS LTD. has Certified No. 1 AC Impower, and CDC Greenland lentils. PamGREEN PEA SEED, new variety, 99% germ.

Goodeve VB, CDC Utmost VB and AC Shaw brun, SK. 306-741-0475, foc@sasktel.net Phone Antelope Creek Ent. Ltd., VB. Cash and volume discounts.

306-395-2652, Chaplin, SK. 306-258-2219, St. Denis, SK. CERTIFIED SADASH WHEAT for sale.

Phone Antelope Creek Ent. Ltd., 306-395-2652, Chaplin, SK. FOUNDATION, REGISTERED, CERTIFIED, AC Muchmore, AC Shaw VB. Ace Crop Care Ltd., 306-831-8963, Rosetown, SK. FDN., REG., CERT. CDC Utmost VB, AC Shaw VB, AC Vesper VB, AC Carberry, Cardale, Conquer VB (CPS red). Ardell Seeds, Vanscoy, SK, 306-668-4415.

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MUSTARD SEED: We carry a full line of high quality cert. mustard seed. Bare, treated, large or small bags. Can arrange delivery anywhere. Great pricing!! (Looking for low grade mustard). Call Ackerman Ag Services 306-638-2282, Chamberlain, SK.

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Chin Ridge Seeds, Taber 403-223-3900 FDN, REG. AND CERTIFIED #1 Vesper VB, Goodeve VB, CDC Utmost VB. Fenton Seed Farm Ltd., Tisdale, SK. 306-873-5438.

LARGE QUANTITY OF Certified Harvest wheat, wholesale pricing, selling in truck load lots only; Also, Certified Newdale 2row malt barley. Phone 204-683-2316, Inland Seed Corp., Binscarth, MB.

BUYING CANARY SEED, farm pickup.

Call 1-877-752-4115, Naber Specialty Grains Ltd. Email: nsgl@sasktel.net

BUYING YELLOW AND GREEN PEAS, all M&M SEEDS LTD. Has Certified No. 1 grades, farm pickup. Naber Specialty CDC Treasure and Meadow. Cash and vol- Grains Ltd., 1-877-752-4115, Melfort, SK. ume discounts. 306-258-2219 St.Denis, SK email: nsgl@sasktel.net CERTIFIED MEADOW. Call Greenshields Seeds Ltd., 306-524-2155, 306-524-4339, Semans, SK. REG., CERT. CDC MEADOW, CDC Treasure, CANARYSEED, COMMON CLEANED. Wiens CDC Limerick (new green). Ardell Seeds, Seed Farm, call Brennan, 306-377-2002, Vanscoy, SK, 306-668-4415.

Herschel, SK.

TOP PRICES PAID FOR FEED BARLEY, WHEAT, OATS, RYE, TRITICALE, PEAS, LENTILS, HEATED OIL SEEDS

WANTED: ALFALFA HAY. Call Brenton Mundt, 403-664-9734, Oyen, AB. FLAX STRAW 3x4 square bales. Delivery available. 403-793-1705, Brooks, AB. WANTED: ALFALFA/GRASS, large round bales and feed barley. We are interested in all quantities of hay and feed grain delivered to the ranch. Call 306-734-9001, Brownlee, SK.

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C D C B OY E R , CERT., early maturity, straight cut, 99% germ., 98% vigor. Stollâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Seed Barn 306-493-2534, Delisle, SK. BUYING BROWN FLAX farm pickup. Call FOUNDATION, CERTIFIED Leggett, Souris. 1-877-752-4115, Naber Specialty Grains Ardell Seeds, Vanscoy, SK, 306-668-4415.

Ltd. Email: nsgl@sasktel.net CERTIFIED SEABISCUIT. Greenshields CERTIFIED PRAIRIE GRANDE flax. Ph. Seeds, Semans, SK., 306-524-2155, Greenshields Seeds Ltd., 306-524-2155, 306-524-4339.

306-524-4339, Semans, SK. CERTIFIED CDC ORRIN. Berscheid Bros. SIMPSON SEEDS INC. has Certified and Seeds, 306-368-2602, Lake Lenore, SK. Registered CDC Sorrel reconstituted flax available, good germ and vigor. Call today 306-693-9402, Moose Jaw, SK. FOUNDATION, REGISTERED and/or Certified CDC Sorrel reconstituted flax. Berscheid Bros Seeds, Lake Lenore, SK. 306-368-2602.

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CDC Meadow and CDC Saffron peas. Ph. Berscheid Bros Seeds, Lake Lenore, SK. 306-368-2602.

WANTED HEATED CANOLA. No broker involved. Sell direct to crushing plant.

REGISTERED AND CERTIFIED #1 CDC Cash on delivery or pickup. Unity, SK. Call: Meadow. Fenton Seed Farm Ltd., Tisdale, 306-228-7306 or 306-228-1502.

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NEW CERTIFIED CDC Saffron, high germ. and vigor. Volume discounts. Fast Seed Farm, 306-463-3626, Kindersley, SK.

CORN SEED THUNDER SEED has grazing and silage corn varieties for SK. TH2146, W arden, W A TH8781, TH3378, TH3382, TH4574RR for grain (2075 CHU). Call Thunder Seeds at 888-274-9243 or 306-744-2332 for local CERTIFIED FOREMOST CONVENTIONAL, retails. www.thunderseed.ca Saltcoats, SK Rugby Round-up Ready, Canterra canola va r i e t i e s . G r e e n s h i e l d s S e e d s L t d . , 306-524-2155, 306-524-4339, Semans, SK CERT. STRONGFIELD, AAC Current, HYBRID AND OPEN-POLLINATED Canola CDC Verona durum. Order early for max varieties at great prices. Cert. #1 Synergy discounts. Visa/MC. www.llseeds.ca (Polish). Call Fenton Seeds, Tisdale, SK. 306-873-5438.

306-530-8433, Lumsden, SK. CERTIFIED #1 CDC Verona Durum. Contact Shawn Fraser at 306-741-0475, Pambrun, SK. E-mail: foc@sasktel.net FDN, REG. AND Certified #1 Reconstituted FOUNDATION, REGISTERED, CERTIFIED, CDC Sorrel, Fdn and Reg. AAC Bravo. Call AC Transcend Durum. Ace Crop Care Ltd., Fenton Seeds, Tisdale, SK. 306-873-5438.

306-831-8963, Rosetown, SK. REG., CERTIFIED RECONSTITUTED CDC CERTIFIED AC STRONGFIELD. Wiens Sorrel (2014) flax. Order early for max.

Seed Farm 306-377-2002, Herschel, SK. discounts. Visa/MC. www.llseeds.ca 306-530-8433, Lumsden, SK. FDN, REG. AND CERTIFIED #1 CDC Orrin, Leggett. Fenton Seed Farm Ltd., Tisdale, SK. 306-873-5438.

FDN, REG, CERT, CDC Hornet, CDC Patrick (green), CDC Limerick (green). Ace Crop Care Ltd. 306-831-8963, Rosetown, SK.

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CRAMER LIVESTOCK NUTRITION, backgrounder pellets, cow maintenance pellets, feedlot supplements and cattle minerals.

Available in bulk, across southern SK. Doug 306-520-3553, Tony 306-520-4277, Jenn 306-741-5577. cramerlivestock.com

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Nipawin, SK. Improve your soils health. Increase your crops yield. Ph. 519-749-5488, Bright, ON. E-mail: mosburgerfarms@hotmail.com

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WANTED: ONE LOAD of Hemp seed, clean and of good quality. Immediate payment in full. Ph: 204-218-7425, Sifton, MB. WANTED LARGE YELLOW peas and Triticale. Call Norbert at Saskcan Parent 204-737-3002, St. Joseph, MB.

BABY LOCK, 8 thread Evolution serger, Extra Ordin air threading, down sizing, b r a n d n ew, a s k i n g $ 1 8 0 0 fi r m p l u s shipping. 306-865-3922, Hudson Bay, SK.

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WANTED: FEED GRAIN, barley, wheat, peas, green or damaged canola. Phone Gary 306-823-4493, Neilburg, SK. SOLID CORE ROUND alfalfa, alfalfa grass, green feed, grass and straw. Delivered.

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1500 ALFALFA/ TIMOTHY 50/50 hard core large round bales, no rain, $50 OBO. Can load. 306-821-2566, Norquay SK CUSTOM BALE HAULING with 2 trucks and t r a i l e r s , 3 4 b a l e s p e r t r a i l e r. C a l l 306-567-7100, Imperial, SK. LARGE SQUARE DURUM/STRAW bales, 3x4, $16/each. Delivery available. Call 306-631-8854, Moose Jaw, SK.

PASKAL CATTLE FEEDLOT Company in SMALL SQUARE WHEAT straw bales for Lethbridge area, looking for feed barley. sale. Call 306-237-4406, Perdue, SK. Call Roxanne at 1-800-710-8803.

BALE SCALES, CRADLE, 3 PTH or skid steer; truck mounted bale movers; cattle WANTED: FEED/ OFF-GRADE Pulses and scales and hopper feeders. 306-445-2111, tough, heated green oilseeds and also www.eliasscales.com North Battleford, SK. cereals. Prairie Wide Grain, Saskatoon, SK., 306-230-8101, 306-716-2297.

WHEAT STRAW LARGE ROUND BALES, $20 each. 780-258-0095, Smoky Lake, AB. APPROX. 400 ROUND hay bales, 1300 lbs., exc. horse hay, no rain, $70/bale in yard.

NUVISION COMMODITIES is currently Can deliver. 306-466-2261, Leask, SK. purchasing feed barley, wheat, peas and 2500 ROUND WHEAT/STRAW BALES, milling oats. 204-758-3401, St. Jean, MB. net wrapped for sale. Ph: 780-878-4655, Ferintosh, AB.

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Phone Ladimer at: 306-795-7779, Ituna, SK., or Chris at: 306-537-2027, Regina, SK.

NEW 20.8-38 12 PLY $866; 16.9-30 12 ply, $595; 18.4-38 12 ply, $789; 24.5- 32 14 ply, $1,749; 14.9-24 12 ply, $486; 16.9-28 12 ply, $558. Factory direct. More sizes available, new and used. 1-800-667-4515, www.combineworld.com

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ALL CANADIAN GRAIN, INC. Lafleche, SK. is seeking a full-time equipment operator in South West Sask. Duties include organizing and performing maintenance tasks, Portion oftours m a y b e Ta x Ded uc tib le. hauling inventory, and all tasks relevant to seeding, spraying, and harvest operations.

Se le ct Holida ys The successful candidate will be a self-mo1- 800- 661- 432 6 tivated team player capable of working inw w w .selectho lid a ys.co m dependently. A valid driver’s license is required, a Class 1A license is an asset.

Training will be provided along with mediCANADA - CUBA FARM TOURS. Feb. cal benefits and holiday time. Starting 3rd to 17th. All inclusive. Deductible. 7 wage $20/hr. Fax references and resume nights 5 star, 7 nights country hotels, 3 to 306-472-5581. days Varadero, 8 day farm tour, 3 days Ha- WANTED FARM HELP/ MECHANIC, fullvana. Max 26. Farmers and family mem- time, for trucking business. Wages based bers only. $3200/person, 2 sharing, plus on experience. Must have ability to operair. Early bird discount. Wendy Holm P.Ag, ate and maintain large equipment. Must wendy@wendyholm.com 604-947-2893, be able to work independently. Class IA liwww.wendyholm.com cense preferred. Housing available.

Fax/email resume with 3 references to: 306-256-7054, flotnm@baudoux.ca or call AG-VENTURE TOURS to South America, 306-256-7170, Cudworth, SK. Brazil, Kenya, Romania/Hungry, partially tax deductible. rwthomas@start.ca Ph: FARM HELP WANTED: Two positions available for general farm work, Alsask, 519-633-2390. www.rwthomastours.com SK. Class 1 license needed, training possible. Wages negotiable depending on experience. Call 403-664-9878 or send your resume to: heathermundt@gmail.com NEW TO CANADA, Ecosmarte/Advanced pure water. Guarantee 99% pure, no salts, chemicals, or chlorine. Good for residential, farm and town systems, hot tubs and swimming pools. Phone 306-867-9461, Outlook, SK. Dealer inquiries.

STAUBER DRILLING INC. Water well drilling and servicing, Geotechnical, Environmental, Geothermal. Professional service since 1959. Call the experts at 1-800-919-9211 info@stauberdrilling.com

PERMANENT EMPLOYMENT Opportunity on large family owned grain farm with large modern equipment. Duties include all aspects of farming. Experience and Class 1A an asset or willing to obtain. Separate yard with house, company vehicle, benefits and competitive salary. Families welcome. Call 306-293-2714 or fax 306-293-2715, kaliciakfarms@sasktel.net Bracken, SK. PASTURE MANAGER REQUIRED for Southwest Sheep Grazing Co-op, Tompkins, SK. Full-time employment from April 15 to Oct. 15, 2014. Must supply ATV, working dogs, guard dogs. Housing and utilities provided. Self-motivated person to tend 3200 ewes daily. Send application with wage expectations, 3 references to: SSGC, Box 844, Gull Lake, SK., S0N 1A0. Fax: 306-672-3401 or glrtoney@hotmail.com Only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview. Applications must be submitted by January 30, 2014.

306-672-3695 or 403-725-2002.

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 THOROUGHBRED BREEDING OPERATION Head, SK., 306-541-7210 or 306-695-2061 on small ranch requires person w/horse and equipment experience. A semi retired couple would be ideal. Accommodation incl. 604-961-8224, 604-888-0280, Princeton, BC., theandersons@uniserve.com

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AARTS ACRES, 2500 sow barn near Solsgirth, MB is seeking experienced Breeding and Farrowing Technicians. The successful applicant must possess necessary skills, an aptitude for the care and handling of animals, good communication skills and ability to work as part of a highly productive team. Fax resume to: 204-842-3273.

ONE STOP SERVICES, an Employment and or call 204-842-3231 for application form.

Immigration company, looks for a Crush- FARM MANAGER/ LABOURER for our ing Foreman for MOCON. Full-time, 2 yrs. 4000 acre contemporary grain farm at $28.07/hr. High school grad, 5 years with current equipment. We are looking experience as Crushing Foreman in gravel for a self-motivated experienced person to industry, supervising work of crushers, run our farm. Experienced in all farm acheavy equipment operators and mechan- tivities including seeding, spraying, harics, improving work productivity, honest, vesting, etc., as required. Mechanical aptiaccountable. Involves camp work, physi- tude and welding skills considered assets. cally fit, good English, own transportation. Applicant should have good communicaFax resume to 306-649-2553, Martensville, tion skills and be able to manage one or SK. or annie@onestopltd.ca more employees. Valid driver’s license is ONE STOP SERVICES, an employment and required. Nine hour days, except variations immigration company, is looking for a dictated by season, and weather, or job Welder for MOCON. Full-time, 2 years at timeliness. Weekends off except when the $24/hr. High school grad with industry farm work dictates otherwise. Position can course, 2 years welding experience, some be full-time or seasonal, negotiable. Waggravel crushing experience a plus, camp es $20-$30/hr. We would consider, for the work, physically fit, good English, own right employee, help in getting started transportation. Fax resume 306-649-2553 farming or a co-farming arrangement.

Please contact Stan or Donna Yaskiw, Biror annie@onestopltd.ca. Martensville, SK. tle, MB. 204-796-1400 or 204-842-5252.

ONE STOP SERVICES, an employment and immigration company, is looking for 6 Loader operators for MOCON. Full-time, 2 years at $21.50/hr. High school grad with HIRING FULL-TIME POSITION for an exon the job training, some experience in perienced individual on a cow/calf operagravel industry, operating heavy equip- tion near Elk Point, Alberta. Duties include: ment, camp work, physically fit, good Eng- assisting in calving, feeding and handling lish, own transportation. Fax resume to: cattle. Seeding, haying, and harvesting 306-649-2553 or annie@onestopltd.ca also included in duties. Mechanical knowMartensville, SK. ledge, Class 1 license, welding also an asset. Equipment is modern and well maintained. Family size lodging with fenced yard, basic utilities and appliances incl. in EXPERIENCED LIVE-IN CAREGIVER wage package. 5 minutes from town with available to work for elderly lady in Sask schools and amenities. Fax resume and area. Call 306-551-7300. driver’s license to: 780-724-3202 or email: altafarmgirl@hotmail.com 780-724-2090.

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PINHORN GRAZING ASSOCIATION requires a full-time rider/manager for the 2014 season. To begin immediately. For info. call 403-647-2284 or 403-867-3166, Manyberries, AB, area.

PERMANENT POSITION on large mixed farm. Starting wage $16/hr. Individual should have good work ethic, positive attitude, mechanical skills and be able to work well with others. Duties include: working cattle, operating and maintaining farm equipment. Furnished housing available, non smoker preferred. Kincaid, SK. Fax: 306-264-3752, or phone: 306-264-7742.

THE PATRICIA GRAZING Association, Patricia, AB. now accepting applications for a Lease Rider for the 2014 season and beyond. Please send resumes before Feb 1, 2014 to Nanette, at: nanettew@telus.net Call 403-378-4855 for more information.

FARM MANAGERS/ SUPERVISORS with post secondary diploma or university equivalent (NOC Code 8251). Three fulltime permanent positions on larger grain farm, Terrador Farms Inc., near Oxbow, SK Duties include: planting, fertilizing, spraying and harvesting crops as well operating, maintaining all farm machinery, supervising and training farm employees. Wages $3600/mos. Fax resumes: 306-483-2776.

Mail: Box 368, Oxbow, SK. S0C 2B0.

Email: terrador.farms@sasktel.net Call Gerry at 306-483-7829 for more info.

PERSON REQUIRED TO work with farm management on an irrigation farm located in the east Saskatoon, SK. area. Operating knowledge of seeding and harvesting equipment mandatory, 1A an asset, fulltime year round employment available.

Reply to timmermanj@yahoo.com FARM JOBS/ EMPLOYEES, Agemploy can help with both. Tony 403-732-4295, email: tonykarenk@hotmail.com Western Canada.

HELP WANTED: Seeking confident, yearr o u n d i n d i v i d u a l t o wo r k w i t h 4 0 0 cow/calf plus yearlings. Ranch located 60 miles south of Lethbridge, AB. Duties include all aspects of ranching. Wages depending on experience. Send resume to: jralthen@gmail.com.

CATTLE RANCH LABOURERS wanted for Tyvan, SK. Temporary, full time. Duties include: feeding and tending to livestock; operating and maintaining farm equipment; cleaning stables and pens and detecting disease and health problems in livestock. Experience and qualifications required. 3 vacancies at $16.60/hr. All applications to: youngslandc@gmail.com

ASSISTANT MANAGER FOR purebred beef and grain operation. Experience handling livestock and operating farm equipment.

Wages negotiable depending on qualifications. Room and board available. Fax or email resume to: 306-538-2193, LangBEEKEEPER’S HELPERS (5), for the 2014 bank, SK, square.d@sasktel.net season May to Oct, $12-$15/hr depending on experience. Contact Ron Althouse, 306-278-2747, Porcupine Plain, SK. AG RETAIL IN search of high clearance operator to run new JD 4730 sprayer for 2014 season. Previous experience a plus, and Class 3 license required. Call 780-307-3392 for details, Westlock, AB.

WANTED: FARM LABOURERS able to run farm equipment on cattle/grain farm.

F u l l - t i m e wo r k ava i l a b l e . C a l l M i ke 306-469-7741, Big River, SK. KAMLOOPS, BC, light duty work in exchange for nice accommodation. Retired or on disability. 250-319-0233.

FAMILY RUN GRAIN farm in Lipton, SK area, is hiring for a full-time position.

Wanted, an experienced individual with 1A license and farming background. Must be able to work with large, modern equipment. Housing available. Wage based on experience. Start date: April 2014. Call 306-675-5703 or email tltlutz@sasktel.net

KEJA FARMS IS looking for individual or family interested in relocating to work on large South Sask farm with small fabricating business. You will be operating red and blue new line of equipment w/ a big new shop to work in. We have brand new housing on-site for year round employees. Wages will vary upon experience.

Call Jason 306-642-3315, Assiniboia, SK.

HELP WANTED ON DAIRY FARM, fullor part-time, dairy and maintenance work.

306-493-8201, 306-493-7631 or fax: 306-493-8212, Delisle, SK. TWO FARM LABOURERS required for grain farm from mid April to mid Nov 2014.

Must be able to operate and maintain large farm equipment. Previous experience required. Class 1 license an asset. Some evenings and weekends required. Competitive salary depending on experience.

Fax resume to 780-753-2045 or email menfarms@xplornet.com Provost, AB. FULL-TIME AND SEASONAL people to assist in operating a large modern grain farm. Preference given to experience as a Mechanic’s helper and Class 1 driver’s license an asset. Wages based on experience, range $12-20/hr. but not limited to. Housing available. Apply to Galvin Farms Ltd, 204-748-8332, Virden, MB., john@galvinfarms.com GENERAL FARM LABOURER for mixed farm, experience not necessary but an asset, will be operating machinery, caring for livestock, repairing buildings, seeding and harvest. Accommodations available, min.

30 hrs/week, wage negotiable depending on experience. South Cara Farms Ltd., Box 157, T0B 3S0, Provost, AB.

FULL-TIME FARM LABOURER HELP. Applicants should have previous farm experience and mechanical ability. Duties incl. operation of machinery, including tractors, truck driving and other farm equipment, as well as general farm laborer duties. $12-$18/hr. depending on experience. Contact Wade Feland at 701-263-1300, Antler, North Dakota.

LARGE HEREFORD/ANGUS RANCH, fulltime ranch hand required immediately.

Must have calving and farm equipment experience. Wage negotiable. Accommodations avail. 403-652-8254, High River, AB. FULL-TIME FOREMAN POSITION on 10,000 acre grain farm in Lampman, SK. Must be willing to work long hrs during seeding, spraying and harvesting seasons.

Successful applicant should have: Class 1A license w/clean abstract; Farm management education including basic Agronomy; Experience operating modern JD equipment w/ability to program and operate John Deere’s AMS technology. Other duties include: Hiring, training and managing farm employees; Maintenance of all farm equipment; All crop spraying operations and Coordinating swathing and harvest operations, 25$/hr. Phone Ole Michaelsen at 306-487-7816 or fax: 306-487-2770.

LESANN LAND AND CATTLE COMPANY looking for a full-time employee on mixed grain and cattle farm. Duties include operating and maintaining all cattle and grain machinery, haying, calving, and grain related duties. Cattle experience a must, valid driver’s licence needed and Class 1 an asset. Wage between $18 to $25 an hour. based on skills and experience. Call Joel at 204-623-4357, The Pas, MB or email us at: lesannjp@gmail.com References required.

GRAIN FARM SUPERVISOR required on Hartman Farms, Elrose SK. Send resume with 3 references to: Box 568, Elrose, SK, S0L 0Z0. Email sales@khartindustries.com Full-time experienced. Co-ordinating workers, grain operations, production records, work schedules. 75% duties: planting, harvesting, spraying and equip. maintenance.

25% at K- Hart Industries in winter. Duties: basic welding, fabrication and assembly.

Work hours: 8 hrs/day, 40 hrs/week. CDN $22-$24/hr. See www.khartindustries.com HELP WANTED ON mixed farm: Some cattle experience an asset. New shop for anyone mechanically inclined. Driver’s licence a must, 1A an asset. Must be willing to do manual labour and operate and maintain equipment. Paynton, SK. Send resume to: buggfarms@hotmail.com Ph/fax 306-895-4601.

SEEKING FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE for grain/seed farm, Govan, SK. Must be able to operate all type of equipment and work independently. 1A preferred. Competitive salary depending on experience. Relocation allowance. Housing available. Contact FARM HELP REQUIRED for grain farm in Kevin or Candace at 306-484-4555, e-mail Eatonia, SK. area. Must be able to operate yauckseedfarm@sasktel.net all types of equipment and work independently. 1A and high clearance sprayer ex- GENERAL FARM LABOURER for our perience preferred. Email resume and ref- 4000 acre contemporary grain farm erences to gguidinger@hotmail.com or with current equipment. We are looking for a self-motivated exp. Farm Labourer. fax Greg at 306-967-2380.

Experience in all farm activities including LARGE MIXED FARM near Chauvin, AB. driving trucks, tractors, and using farm with newer equipment, looking for full- equipment an asset. Other duties would time farm workers. Must have proof of val- be: machinery and building maintenance, id driver’s license. Housing is available. yard and farm work. Must be able to work Email resume: schopferfarms@gmail.com with limited supervision. Would be willing or call 780-842-8330 for more info. to train. Valid drivers license is required. can be full-time or seasonal, neGENERAL FARM LABOURER needed for Position 8 hrs. a day unless dictated by spring 2014 on grain, alfalfa seed/leafcut- gotiable. the season or weather. Some weekend ter bee farm in Calder, SK. Assist others work is required.

Wages $17-21/hr. dewith handling leafcutter bees, placing/re- pending on experience and ability. Please moving bee equipment in fields, harvest- contact Stan or Donna Yaskiw, Birtle, MB. ing bee cocoons, farm machinery mainte- 204-796-1400, 204-842-5252. n a n c e , y a r d wo r k . B a s i c e q u i p m e n t operation includes tractors, augers, mow- DAIRY, BEEF, CROP, hog and sheep farms er, trailers, and tandem trucks. Must have in Europe, United Kingdom, Australia, New two years farm experience, be physically Zealand, and Japan are looking for help! fit, speak English and have valid driver’s li- AgriVenture arranges host/employer, work cense. 35+ hours per week. Wages $12- permit, insurance, airfare and support. $16 per hour. Accommodation available. Young adults 18-30 with interests in agriContact Wendell Farms Ltd., Box 8, York- culture/horticulture are urged to apply. ton, SK, S3N 2V6. Email wfl@wendell.ca www.agriventure.com 1-888-598-4415.

FULL-TIME PERMANENT position available on farm/ranch in Cypress Hills, SK. Cattle experience and Class 1 would be beneficial, machinery and basic mechanical experience a must. Stable job record, reliability, work history, resume and references required, housing available. Possible land or cattle partnership. Call 306-295-4050, Eastend, SK.

RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF BLUCHER #343. We are now accepting applications for the position of Heavy Equipment Operators. Applicants should possess a strong work ethic and be able to work independently, as well as with others and have experience operating various types of equipment. This is a seasonal position with the opportunity for year round work. The RM of Blucher is located 30 kms East of Saskatoon, SK. Require: Minimum 2 yrs. road maintenance experience; Basic mechanical skills; And Heavy Equipment Operator Course would be an asset. We offer a competitive wage plus a full benefit package. Applications must be received no later than January 31, 2014. Send to: RM of Blucher #343, Box 100, Bradwell, SK. S0K 0P0. Phone: 306-257-3344, fax: 306-257-3303 COPELAND SEEDS LTD., ROSETOWN, SK. is looking for a Mill Operator, a General Labourer and a person with a 1A driver’s license. All full-time positions with benefits packages. Our facility is 20 minutes south of Rosetown. For more info contact Bob at 306-378-2286. Send resume to: copeland.seeds@sasktel.net or fax 306-378-2366.

5 EXCAVATOR OPERATORS, $20-25/hour depending on experience. Full-time seasonal, April to Dec. 2014. 2 years experience with Pipeline, Water and Sewer, trackhoe or trade certificate is required.

Clear drivers abstract. Apply with resume to: Rite Choice Construction Ltd., 104-502 Cope Way, Saskatoon, SK. S7T 0G3 or email: janlind@sasktel.net or fax: 306-937-1737.

GC JENSEN ACRES INC. seeking multiple general farm workers to assist with seeding and harvest operations near Milden, SK. Duties include: operating machinery, maintenance, yardwork. Minimum hours 8AM - 5PM, Monday - Friday, April - Oct. Starting $15/hr. plus accomm. Must be able to work well and communicate with others. Farm experience an asset. Call 306-935-4523, fax resume: 306-935-2201, Box 10, Milden, SK. S0L 2L0.

DIDSBURY SPRUCE FARMS: Seeking two full-time permanent farm supervisors.

Near Disbury, AB. Must have experience in agriculture and horticulture. Must be able to operate and service equipment. Capable of supervising and working well with others. Required to have experience in tree care tree harvesting and landscaping. Will be required to perform all general farm duties. Wages $13.50/hr. For inquiries contact Brett at: 403-586-8733, fax: 403-335-4423, RR #2, Site 11, Box 2, D i d s b u r y, A B . T 0 M 0 W 0 . e m a i l : brett@didsbury sprucefarms.com

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PARTS PERSO N REQ UIRED W ellEsta blished M u ltilin e Agricu ltu ra lDea lership in Ea st Cen tra lAlberta IsLo o kin g Fo rAn Ho n est,Aggressive & Am bitio u s

PARTS PERSO N .

Agricu ltu ra lBa ckgro u n d a n d Co m pu terExperien ce W o u ld Be An Asset.

Fu ll-Tim e Po sitio n , $15 to $20 per ho u r.Ben efits,(a fter6 m o n th perio d ).

Plea se Fo rw a rd Resu m es to M a rc a t G ra tto n Co u lee Agri Pa rts Ltd ., B o x 4 1,Irm a ,AB T0B 2H 0 o r S en d Fa x to 780-75 4 -2333.

CAMPGROUND STAFF NEEDED for April 15, 2014. Best suits couples for general campground duties. For job description visit www.dicksonleisuregrounds.com or call 403-227-2941, Red Deer, AB.

HERD MANAGEMENT POSITION: 160 cow milking herd in Grunthal, MB. Manager needed for breeding, herd health, milking and data input. Our motto of faith, family and farming is important to us. Housing available. Phone Henry 204-380-2223 or LINCOLN GARDENS SEASONAL vegetable e-mail: rehobothfarms12@gmail.com farm located in Lumsden, SK. is seeking 8 seasonal field labourers starting May 1, 2014. Must have valid drivers license, be reliable and physically fit. Duties include: Planting, weeding and harvesting vegetable crops. Sort, wash, weigh and pack vegetables. Hand move irrigation pipes. 50 to 60 hrs/week, must be available weekends. Starting wage is $10.08/hr. Send resume with references to: Lincoln Gardens, Box 750, Lumsden, SK., S0G 3C0.

GARDEN LABOURER WANTED for 2014 season, May to October, $10/hr. Hudson Bay, SK. E-mail Keith: km.neu@sasktel.net A S S I S TA N T F O R E M A N AND H e a v y Equipment Operator Positions with the RM of Victory, NO 226. Road building experience and mechanical aptitude are preferred. Equipment: Scrapers, graders, dozer. Must have valid driver’s license.

Apply to: RM of Victory, NO 226 Box 100 Is a pro gre s s ive , e xpa n d in g Beechy, SK. S0L 0C0. Fax: 306-859-2271, E-mail: rm226@sasktel.net a gric u ltu ra l s a lva ge pa rts

GRATTON COUL EE AGRIPARTS L TD.

c o m pa n y s pe c ia lizin g in la te m o d e l tra c to r a n d c o m b in e pa rts a n d lo c a te d a tIrm a , Alb e rta .

W e a re looking for

4 CONSTRUCTION LABOURERS needed.

Full-time year round work. Position starting April 1, 2014, $16-$20/per hour. Some experience as construction labourer, ability to speak Greek is an asset. Must be able to provide clean drug and alcohol test results, must be bondable and not afraid of heights. Apply at Royal Exteriors Inc., 103-202 Reindeer Road, Saskatoon, SK. S7K 4W8, or fax 306-974-4943, or email royal_exteriors@mail.com

(4 va ca n cies ) Perm a n en t, fu ll tim e p o s itio n s -44 hrs p er w eek. S a la ry $19.25 to $20.00/hr.

Va lid d rivers licen s e.

Previo u s exp erien ce a n a s s et.

To a pply fo r a po s itio n w ith u s , plea s e e-m a il res u m e to : m a rc@ gcpa rts .co m o r s en d fa x to 78 0-754-2333 Atten tio n : Alvin W a n n echk o

GREENHOUSE WORKERS WANTED: Seasonal full-time positions. Feb. to Sept., Regina, SK. Minimum of 1-2 yrs experience required, must have working knowledge of greenhouse or nursery plant production.

Must be able to work in a team setting as well as independently, must have good oral communications in English, must be able to work evenings and weekends. Job includes heavy lifting, constant bending, pricing, cleaning and other greenhouse duties in various temperature and weather conditions. $12.00/hour. Send resumes to: tim@dutchgrowers.net

M E CH ANICAL AS S E M BL E R S

TER M IN A L O P ER A TO R CF Industries Terra International (Canada), Inc., one of N orth Am erica’s largest m anufacturers and distributors of fertilizer products is currently seeking a Term inal Operator at our Vanscoy Term inal.

In this role, you w ill have a w ide range of responsibilities including m onitoring the loading/ unloading of A nhydrous A m m onia, m aintaining instrum entation, as w ell as a variety of electrical, m echanical, pneum atic, pum ping and refrigeration system s. You w ill also participate in Environm ental, H ealth and Safety inspections, as w ellas audits of CF’s policies and procedures and have responsibility for grounds keeping duties. In addition, the individualin this role w ill be required to w ork in various w eather conditions and w ork extended hours.

CF Industries Terra International(Canada), Inc. offers a com petitive starting w age and w ill train the right individual. M echanical, electrical, and/ or instrum ent aptitude is highly desirable.

Interested candidates should m aila resum e to the Vanscoy Term inal at the address below or send it by em ailto

CFhireDF@ cfindustries.com CF Industries Terra International(Canada), Inc. Vanscoy Term inal #9 Agrium Road Vanscoy, SK. S0L 3J0

w w w.cfindustries.com W e are an equalopportunity em ployer, drug-free environm ent.

Lloydminster, AB Requires 5 Service Rig Derrick Hands @ $29.50/hr – 40 hrs/wk and 12 Service Rig Floor Hands @ $27.00/hr – 40 hrs/wk, for work in the Lloydminster area.

Please fax resume to 780-871-6908 or email: royalwel@telus.net

AGGRESSIVE SALES PERSON required immediately. AGSI Dekoda has an exceptional sales opportunity for a person who is looking for a long term sales role in South Eastern Alberta, operating a satellite location focused on seed, chemical, and fertilizer sales. Existing operation is running well and has phenomenal growth possibilities thus we are looking for the right person to work with existing partners and capitalize on these obvious growth opportunities. Option to purchase part of the business in the near future is a strong possibility for the successful candidate. This role is full time. Skills needed: Driven by passion to meet or exceed customer requirements to provide profitable solutions; ambitious to obtain new clientele and expand established business relationships; knowledgeable in dry and liquid fertilizer and crop protection products; experience with sale of seed, seed nutrients and seed cleaning procedures will be beneficial.

During peak periods will be required to assist operational staff at the location. Thrive in a fast paced environment and respond to change as it takes place. Experience: 2-5 years sales experience in the agricultural industry. Proven ability to provide sound agronomic advice and solutions.

Competitive wages and benefit package available. Dekoda, AB. Submit resume to: humanresources@agsiag.com

ABOVE AVERAGE WAGE opportunity to operate you own business. Be your own boss representing, Lifetime Cookware, kitchen products. Consider a rewarding and exciting commission based career with Lifetime (Since 1909). Complete training will be provided. Serious persons only apply please. Mail resume to: Brian Kakuk, PO Box 2378, Drumheller, AB. T0J 0Y0.

Or e-mail to: bmkakuk@hotmail.com Contact Brian for additional information 403-820-2789.

EM P L OYM EN T OP P OR TU N ITY Applications are being accepted for:

P re c is e Cros s in g ofEd m on ton , Alb erta is cu rren tly lookin g for

* R o u chn ecks *Derrick Ha n d s * Drillers * S ho p Perso n n el F orthe w in terseason an d p ossib le lon g term em p loym en t.

T rackhoe, Backhoe, Class 3 L icen se an asset.

W illin g to T rain .

P lease fax resu m e to:

780 - 9 62 - 685 2 orem a il to: cnernb erg@p recis ecros s ings .com

3rd or 4th year Apprentice/Journeym an M illw rights For Our Lloydm inster and Provost Locations.

O ilfield P um p K n o w led ge a n A s s et Applicants m ust be organized & efficient, be m otivated, be a team player and w ork w ith m inim al supervision in a fast grow ing environm ent.

W e Offer Com petitive W ages and Benefits Package.

Please forw ard resum e by January 6, 2014 to: Kelro Pum p & M echanicalLtd. P.O. Box 10989 Lloydm inster, AB. T9V 3B3 Fax N o: 780-875-7441 E-m ail: rob@kelro.com W e thank allinterested candidates, how ever, only those selected for an interview w illbe contacted.

EN V IR ON M EN TAL FIEL D TECH N OL OGISTS N EED ED !

Please send yo ur resum e to:C areers@ Sum m itLS.ca

Closing date:January 1 oruntil 2 suitable candidates are found.

LONG HAUL SEMI Drivers and Owner Operators required to haul RVs and general freight. Drivers paid 40¢/running mile and pick/drop/border. Owner Operators paid 85% of gross revenue. Benefits, company fuel cards and subsidized insurance. Must have valid passport and ability to cross border. Call Jeremy at 1-800-867-6233, Saskatoon, SK. www.roadexservices.com

CAL GAS IS seeking full time or seasonal drivers for propane delivery and a picker operator in the oilfield, Kerrobert, SK. area. Prefer 1A license, will consider Class 3A. All oilfield tickets, H2S, First Aid, Dangerous Good etc. are also required. We offer competitive wages and comprehensive health plan. Send resume to: Gerald Heimbecker at: gheimbecker@calgasinc.com 2 ROOF PAINTERS NEEDED. Full-time sea- fax 306-834-5501, phone 306-834-7793. sonal, starting April 1, 2014, $18-$22. hour depending on experience. Minimum 3 SASKATOON HOTSHOT TRANSPORTER yrs experience with spray painting and is hiring power units w/wo stepdecks sandblasting. Duties: sandblasting, sand- 3/4 and 1 tons, for RV and Freight hauling, painting, coating. Apply to: Superior ing throughout Canada and the U.S. Year Spray Foam, 12843, 53rd Street, Edmon- round work, lots of miles and home time, ton, AB. T5A 4J6 or fax 306-934-6460 or fuel subsidies, benefits, excellent earnings.

306-653-8675, Saskatoon, SK. Website email brad@superiorsprayfoam.ca www.saskatoonhotshot.com ASSISTANT PARTS MANAGER wanted for multi-store New Holland dealer. Journeyman preferred, but experience will also be considered. Benefits, RRSP package, moving allowance, and signing bonus. $22 Tr u ck Driver sW a n ted t o $ 2 8 p e r h o u r. E m a i l r e s u m e t o ~Big g a r Tr a n s p or t~ parts.triag@telus.net Wainwright, AB. Co m pa n y Drivers& Lea sed O pera to rs 2 CARPENTERS NEEDED. Full-time year to pu llSu perB’sin bu lk gra in & round, $20-24. per hour depending on exfertilizerd ivisio n perience. 4 years experience constructing, fitting, repairing and installing structures Co m petitive w a ges& ben efits& made of wood. Apply to: Citylife InvestSign in g Bo n u s ment Corp., 50-710 Cynthia St., SaskaS en d Resu m e & DriversAbstra ctto toon, SK. S7L 6A2 or fax 306-934-6460 or email dave@citylifecorp.com ro d p a cik@ tra n sa llg ro u p .co m o r fa x:3 06 -24 2-2077 3 BASE FOREMEN NEEDED. Full-time year C a ll:Ro d Pa cik round work, $25-29. per hour plus bene3 06 -24 9-6 85 3 fits. Minimum 3 years experience with all 3 06 -3 81-6 5 3 5 aspects of road construction. Apply at Prairie Paving, 805 48th St E., Saskatoon, RWB RANCH IS LOOKING for full-time SK. S7K 0X5 or fax 306-343-0416 or email Class 1 Drivers and Lease Operators to marc@prairiepaving.ca haul livestock and hogs to and from SK, AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC WANTED, MB, AB, BC and USA. Year-round work. Expermanent full-time position. Located in perience required, paying top wages, new Carnduff, SK. Journeyman, second or third equipment, benefits and safety bonuses. year apprentice. Offer competitive wages. 403-625-4658, Claresholm, AB. For info call Lee 306-482-3827, or email CLASS 1 AND 3 Vac/Water/Tractor Trailer resume to goertzfarms@sasktel.net Operators. 3 to 5 years driving experience in remote conditions. Knowledge of the safe operation of vacuum and/or water truck and auxiliary equipment (pump, agitator, TPC, etc.). Safety Training: H2S, First Aid, TDG, WHMIS, PST/CSTS, Confined Space (training can be provided).

AG RICULTURAL Please email/fax current resume, driver’s O R HEAV Y D UTY a b s t r a c t a n d s a fe t y c e r t i fi c at e s t o ops@movac.ca or 403-201-3684, Calgary, TICKET N O T REQ UIRED Lac La Biche, Ft. McMurray, AB. Long term Perm a n en tfu ll-tim e positions with camp coming available. p os ition . Excellen ts hop , w a g es , ben efits & bon u s es .

P lease sen d resu m e an d d river’s ab stractto resu m es@ highw ay21grou p .com orfax 403- 546- 3709

M ECHAN IC

HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC, experienced in hydraulics, diesel engines, prime movers, tracked vehicles, as well as spray equipment. This is an opportunity for field and shop work. Please send resume by email to: acemail@acevegetation.com or by fax: 780-955-9426 or send by mail to: ACE, 2001- 8 St. Nisku, AB. T9E 7Z1.

FIELD TEST EN GIN EER - SEED ER S SA SK ATO O N ,SK .

This position aid s Finite Elem ent Analysis and Eng ineering d esig n in m eeting G lobalProd uct D evelopm ent and Current Prod uct M anag em ent g oals. Ability to analyze and trouble shoot issues w ith CN H seed ing equipm ent and ability to fix.

Report on issues found and w ork w ith Eng ineering to solve issues. This is accom plished by operating CN H and com petitors equipm ent as w ell as d irect supervising of cooperators/farm ers.

(Com petition #13-1118-02)

Sum m it Liability Solutions Inc. is seeking 2 highly m otivated individuals to be part of our Drilling W aste M anagem ent Division as Environm entalFIELD Technologists for our Lloydm inster Division.

You w ill be supported and trained by the entire Sum m it organization w hich consists of a dynam ic Team of technicaladm inistrators,business developm ent professionals, an in house IT departm ent and m any other highly experienced, skilled and educated Professionals. You w ill report directly to the R egional M anager, D rilling W aste M anagem ent, Lloydm inster,AB .

Environm ental Technologists are responsible for: LW D field support, sam pling w aste,m anagem ent field support,rig support/audits/checklists, daily updates from the field and Safety adherence.

The successfulapplicantw illpossess the follow ing:Ability to undertake a variety of project-related tasks including: drilling fluid sam pling, testing and disposalcoordination,excellent com m unication skills to assist w ith the ability to represent Sum m it during discussions w ith Landow ners, Agents ofR egulators and representative ofSum m it’s custom ers.A farm ing background is a strong asset.

C andidates m ust be prepared to w ork in a m ultidisciplinary project team environm ent.

Due to the volum e ofapplications,only candidates selected foran interview will be contacted.

NELSON MOTORS & EQUIPMENT LTD. Two full-time Heavy Equipment Ag Mechanics required. Duties: repair, overhaul, troubleshoot and maintain JD heavy duty agricultural equipment; Use testing equipment to diagnose malfunctions and determine extent of repair required; Test repaired equipment to ensure compliance with JD specifications. Salary: $27-$29/hr.

Education: Completion of Secondary School; Experience: Minimum 4 years of experience. Qualified candidates would be assigned to one of the branches listed: Estevan, Redvers, Oxbow, Avonlea, Radville. To apply send resume by email, fax or mail to: P.O. Box 300, Avonlea, SK. S0H 0C0. Contact Ken at Fax: 306-868-4840 or Email to: service@nelsonmotors.com

The qualified can didate w ill have: • B achelor’s d eg ree in Eng ineering (A g ricultural,Electricalor M echanical preferred ) • H and s on seed ing experience • M inim um one year ofrelevant eng ineering ,technicalor farm ing experience, w ould consid er internships as appropriate experience • D em onstrated analyticalability,m echanicalaptitud e and g ood interpersonal sk ills.

M ust be w illing to travelup to 4 0 % of the tim e.

P lease send resum es to - k ris.cald w ell@ cnh.com

G ibs on En erg y U LC is a p rog res s ive, g row th orien ted , N orth A m erica n m id s trea m oil & g a s com p a n y. W e a re cu rren tly s eek in g en thu s ia s tic, res u lts orien ted p rofes s ion a l d rivers for ou r S ou th Ea s t S a s k a tchew a n O p era tion s in : Fro b isher, Esteva n , W eyb u rn .

CO M P AN Y D RIV ERS S W AM P ERS O W N ER O P ERATO RS

Q u alifications requ ired: • Drivers m u s tp os s es s a va lid Cla s s 1 or3 licen s e w ith a iren d ors em en t • S w a m p ers m u s tp os s es s a va lid Cla s s 5 licen s e • 2+ yea rs d rivin g exp erien ce • O ilfield exp erien ce is a n a s s et G ibs on En erg y ULC offers a com p etitive com p en s a tion p a ck a g e.

In teres ted ca n d id a tes a re a s k ed to fa x res u m es to: 306- 48 6- 2 02 2 , orem a il to: d frob is her@gib s ons .com w w w.gib s ons .com

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MANITOBA | YEAR IN REVIEW

Ag minister calls 2013 a good year for Manitoba Happy with what transpired | Weather co-operated, yields went through the roof and hog industry is turning around The Western Producer spoke with Manitoba agriculture minister Ron Kostyshyn before Christmas to discuss the significant events of 2013, including the state of Manitoba’s hog industry and fertilizer regulations in the province. Two years into his stint as minister, Kostyshyn’s tone and delivery was relaxed as he shared his thoughts on the state of Manitoba’s ag industry.

What were the significant agricultural events in Manitoba last year?

We’ve got some areas of our province that had a surplus of rain or lack of rain, but overall… it’s been a record setting year in crop production. Anywhere from 175 to 180 bushels per acre for oats in designated areas, canola hit the 60 plus mark and even higher....

The pork industry has finally got themselves turned around, pricewise. Feed grains have come down and I’ve been hearing profitability of $10 to $15 and maybe a little bit higher on some of the finishing hogs.

What provincial policies, introduced in the last year, will make a difference for producers in the future?

One of the number of things we brought forward … is when we talk about a livestock price insurance. It’s going to be activated in 2014, along with some other provinces. I think that provides a little bit of a bankable, predictable type of scenario, as far as cash flow.

The other thing that’s been talked about for a number of years (is) forage insurance. Through a partnership w ith Grow ing For ward 2, (we’ve) brought forward a program that we think really addresses the needs for forage insurance, not only for the livestock sector but also for the pedigreed seed growers in the province…. Also through crop insurance, we’ve been able to extend the

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There’s always communications between the two ministers. After the recent event that happened this fall, about the fertilizer calendar timeline, minister (Gord) Mackintosh and I have had a discussion and will continue to have that discussion. Hopefully (we’ll) find a mechanism that is fair to the producers that do have an opportunity to go beyond a calendar dateline.

I think there’s been some discussion based on soil temperature and science based information…. I’m sure minister Mackintosh would have a commentary before the fall, next year, of moving towards an alternative mechanism so we don’t have a recurrence.

Looking ahead to 2014, there may be changes to drainage regulations in Manitoba.

Should farmers be concerned about these changes?

Mr. Mackintosh and I have had a bit of a discussion. I think his intent was to somewhat simplify some of the paper process when it comes to drainage applications … but I don’t think it’s fair for me to elaborate because I don’t know the whole story on this.

You’ve been on this job for almost two years.

What have you learned?

It’s a lot of work. I don’t mind doing it because I love it. I was a grain and I’m a cattle guy, I don’t mind work.

Have you been surprised by the challenges of the job?

Being totally honest, the first year was going down this new (road) and finding out where to set some footprints…. Coming on here two years, I feel very comfortable. I love this job and I’ve got great staff. I look forward to the next number of years.

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Manitoba agriculture minister Ron Kostyshyn is confident that a livestock insurance program will make a difference to producers in the province. | FILE PHOTO soybean acres into areas that traditionally wouldn’t be recognized. And corn, as well.

Earlier this year the Manitoba Pork Council asked the province to provide a $75 million loan guarantee to backstop a proposed hog stabilization program, which would have helped producers during periods of negative margins. The province rejected the request. Why was that the right decision?

In discussions with industry and the federal government … one of the ideas was are we going to have livestock price insurance. That was our intent.

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Rather than provide a long-term loan allocation … we felt if we were going to come through with a livestock price insurance, that would be a potential solution to the request from the industry.

What are your thoughts on the long-term prospects for Manitoba’s hog industry?

If I could rub that crystal ball and give you an answer, I would…. When we talk about Hylife moving some hogs into the EU countries … and we continue to lobby the COOL regulations, there definitely is an opportunity for the hog industry to keep expanding, as far as their market

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share goes. I can assure you, that as an agriculture minister, I will continue to lobby in partnership with the federal (government) that we need to assure the people south of us that we have safe food and traceable food.

Keystone Agricultural Producers were frustrated this fall with the Nov. 10 fertilizer application deadline in the province. If the weather is suitable in November, KAP says farmers should be allowed to apply fertilizer until freeze up. How closely does your department work with Manitoba Conservation, which developed these regulations?

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FLAX | PROMOTING THE OIL

Processor believes flax oil catching up with popular olive oil

BY REBECA KUROPATWA FREELANCE WRITER

A flax processor is working with University of Manitoba scientists to extend the shelf life of flax oil.

If successful, the initiative could give flax oil a permanent place on grocery shelves next to olive oil.

“Besides Red River cereal, a staple on Western Canada’s grocery store shelves that uses flax as an added flavour, the nutritional value of flax in North America can be dated back to the late 1980s when it was realized as a favourable item to include in, primarily, the health food market,” said chief executive officer Taras Sokolyk.

“But using flax oil as an edible product is new to North America. In late 1987, it was first used as an edible oil product, an omega 3 supplement.

But it was as late as 1999 before it was first recognized as a food substance by the FDA (the U.S. Food and Drug Administration).”

Shape Foods’ proprietary process

to bring a shelf stable oil and meal to the marketplace began in 2002.

In 2009, under new ownership, the company revamped its proprietary formula aided by Lethbridge University, which led to further research at the U of M in 2012.

“The drawback to using flax oil is when it’s crushed into an oil, it goes rancid very quickly, losing its neutral taste,” said Sokolyk.

“This makes it challenging to use as a food product in today’s supply chain. But with a problem comes an opportunity. Our proprietary process enables the food taste to remain stable for nine months to a year or even longer under the right conditions, and without refrigeration.”

This gives flax a broader use as an oil or meal in the marketplace, while also opening the door to other food ingredient applications.

The company has worked with the U of M to further refine the process and find ways to keep the flax oil and meal in their purest forms, with an

FLAX FACTS • Enhanced omega 3 is in both flax meal and oil.

• Flax has significantly more omega 3 than any other vegetable oil.

• Flax grown in Canada has 57 to 58 percent omega 3, while other oils are in 10 to 20 percent.

• Flax grown in the northern Prairies has a higher level of omega 3 than flax grown in other parts of the world. It’s believed this is due, in large part, to the region’s slow maturing, cooler nights, which give omega 3 a better opportunity to form within the product. even longer shelf life and in a greater variety of products.

“Part of the research involves taking the meal we have and breaking it down into components of protein and other things, using only part of it, the nutritional content, very specifically,” said Sokolyk.

He said Shape Foods is the only company with a shelf stable flax oil in the mass market grocery business.

“Every time we improve that, we can deliver fresh tasting flax oil or meal in a better form for ingredient companies that process all kinds of foods.”

One of the products Shape Foods is working on is a healthy chocolate ice cream, with one of the derivatives being flax meal for binding purposes.

“As this is a taste-neutral product, many companies are looking at flax derivatives as a potential substitute for fish oils now in the market,” said Sokolyk.

“It’s already more stable than fish oils, but we plan to give it an even better level of nutrition and shelf life.”

He said the goal is to see its products used as ingredients in other food products.

“Part of our challenge is to ensure our products have the shelf life while also maintaining or improving their nutritional value,” said Sokolyk.

“The benefit of using flax products is the omega 3s, so anything we do will include that paramount nutritional component.”

Every new use that Shape Foods finds for flax means increased demand for more raw material.

S o k o l y k s a i d t h e p l a nt i s n e a r capacity, booked with orders from early December until the end of January.

The company is working with customers to develop new products while also processing other products, such as hemp.

“We’re now buying our flax through third parties (seed plants),” said Sokolyk.

“The next is looking at something like, probably in the 2015 crop year, contracting directly with suppliers or going out with contracts to third parties to ensure supply. We use both conventional and organic flax, as well as both brown and golden flax, so we’re going to have to ensure ourselves of a more stable supply.”

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INNOVATION | EXPERIMENTS

Farmers advised to conduct on-farm trials

BY REBECA KUROPATWA FREELANCE WRITER

Hugo Bonjean and his wife, Ilse de Wit, converted a Quonset that had been used as a horse barn into their Spirit Hills Winery in the foothills near Millarville, Alta. | WENDY DUDLEY PHOTO LOCAL PRODUCT | MEAD

Winery looks for red wine alternative Spirit Hills Winery | Alberta couple provides a unique taste with mead made from local berries

BY WENDY DUDLEY FREELANCE WRITER

MILLARVILLE, Alta. — Passion underscores Spirit Hills Winery, from the classical music that plays around the clock to the painting of a seductive red-dressed flamenco dancer that hangs in the fermenting room.

The cottage winery, which has produced 12,000 bottles in its first year of operation, has been built in a most unlikely place, perched atop a knoll in the Alberta foothills near Millarville.

Owners Hugo Bonjean and his wife, Ilse de Wit, also believe strongly in positive energy and love of labour.

Crystals have been placed beneath each of the four, 500-litre fermenting tanks, while words such as Light and Thank You are taped to the tanks.

The entire business is run on site, from honey extraction to bottling, corking and labelling. Additional staff are provided through an organization called The World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms during the busy summer and harvest season.

“Everything here is done by hand,” said de Wit. “We can do 1,000 bottles in four hours. It’s very intense. In summer, we never stop.”

Spirit Hills is technically a meadery, but it does not adhere to the traditional honey sweetness of most meads. Bonjean and de Wit, who prefer dry, food-friendly wines, use local berries, herbs and wildflowers to infuse their product with a unique taste.

The couple were raised in Belgium but have made Alberta their home for the last 16 years. They have embraced the province’s culture to the point that

they wanted to showcase it in their wine: Dande, a white dandelion wine, Saskwatch with saskatoons and black currants; and Wild Rose Passion.

“Dandelion was the original settler’s wine, saskatoons and black currants are the local berries of the Prairies, and the wild rose is the provincial flower,” said Bonjean, who comes from seven generations of French wine makers.

Added de Wit: “Our mission was to show Albertans that, even though we can’t grow grapes, we can make many wines from local ingredients.…

We wanted to have an Alberta alternative to red (grape) wine.”

A blend of herbs is used to provide a nutritious and acidic environment for the yeast, with wildflower honey, berries and other herbs added for flavour.

“We started with a fruit wine, but I found it needed some structure. And honey wine tends to be sweet. When we put the two together, it gave us a nice fruit wine. We wanted a dry wine with only a subtle hint of honey,” said Bonjean.

“I’m essentially a bee farmer and a yeast farmer.”

Bonjean and de Wit manage their bees organically and have kept average losses to 20 percent. They use Saskatraz queen bees, a species derived from Russian and German bee stock known for its mite tolerance and resistance.

The couple started with four hives and now have 102. The 10 bee yards are in surrounding ranch lands, which are predominantly clover.

They keep their distance from large monoculture crops and fields that are treated with chemicals, herbi-

Spirit Hills Winery makes three kinds of mead: Dande, Saskwatch and Wild Rose. cides and fertilizers.

Bonjean considered growing alfalfa, but couldn’t find seeds free of neonicotinoid seed treatments. He said the seed coatings are banned in Europe. Some believe the insecticide coating is harmful to bees.

Farming in the high country presents a short growing season, and Bonjean compressed the season further into two months by planting flowers and vegetables in rubber tires, which also eliminated his battle against quack grass and thistles.

“The tires don’t leach, they help warm the soil and retain moisture. I am the latest to seed because of the frost, but by the end of July, I’m caught up,” he said They have purposely kept their operation small, growing most of what they eat on their 13 acres. As well, they do not sell honey.

“The margins in agriculture are so

small,” Bonjean said. “You have to go big or deliberately choose to stay small. To be commercial in honey, we’d need about 2,000 hives.”

The winery reflects their philosophy in growing and eating locally.

Local craftspeople did much of the work, while Hugo designed brackets fashioned after the fleur-de-lis, which was modelled after a bee, a symbol of royalty.

Their wooden logo was carved in a nearby small town.

The beams and rooms are arched, echoing the curved walls. The building was originally a Quonset that was used as a horse barn.

“We wanted an old European feel to it,” he said.

“We wanted ever ything to be arched, no corners. In Europe, there are studies that say the good wines are created in arched buildings.”

They sell wine at the local Millarville Farmers Market and through on-farm sales and tours by appointment only, but most of their distribution is through commercial outlets, including Co-op liquor stores in Calgary and the surrounding area and high-end wine stores.

“I like to be recession-proof, and wine is recession-proof. And having a winery right here allows us to go to work across the pasture,” Bonjean said.

The first year of any new business can be challenging, but Spirit Hills is swimming rather than sinking, he said. Its goal is to double production in the coming year to 24,000 bottles.

De Wit dims the lights in the winery at the end of the day but keeps the music playing.

“That is for the wine,” she said. “We keep the music on 24 hours a day.”

Seeds, chemicals and farm equipment are all tested by manufacturers and other researchers to ensure they perform well on the farm, but how compatible are those results with individual operations?

On-farm crop testing may be farmers’ best bet.

Kwesi Ampong-Nyarko, a research scientist with Alberta Agriculture, says many farmers are drawn to experimentation.

“They’re a source of innovative ideas.”

Ampong-Nyarko said there are many reasons why a farmer would be interested in testing new technology.

New technology may have a lot of potential, but “only a trial on a grower’s farm can help him decide if a new practice will work,” Ampong-Nyarko said.

“A trial also enables farmers to adapt a technology specifically to their needs ....”

Ampong-Nyarko said producers often leave field days with lingering questions about a promising new technology.

“You wanted to see a repeat of the treatment to be certain it wasn’t a fluke result.”

“You wanted to know if the treatment was on a more fertile piece of soil than the others, you wanted assurance the researcher didn’t intentionally choose those plots for the promising variety and you wanted to see the variety you grow to compare it side-by-side with the new one.”

Growers who decide to do on-farm testing should keep certain factors in mind: • A simple on-farm test should be repeated at least three times.

• The treatments should be randomized within each replication, which means not intentionally choosing where to conduct a particular treatment.

• They should ensure that they test a large enough area, typically a half acre plot.

• Choose a uniform area in the field for the trial.

• Include a control area to compare to the treatment. In a variety trial, the farmer’s current variety will be the control treatment.

• Record yield information as the strips are harvested.

• Repeat the test for at least one more year to ensure the results are repeated and reliable.

• Use similar management practices on all treatments.

• The data should include all important crop traits rather than just yield.

• Keep good notes of all trial activities and ensure the results are unbiased.

• Plan an on-farm field day to show the trial to other farmers and researchers.

“The bottom line is you want to be sure the difference you observe between treatments are real and that the result can be reproduced under similar conditions,” said AmpongNyarko.

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LIVESTOCK | WINTER FEEDING

Back-up plan vital when winter swath grazing Flexibility is key | Producers say feeding cattle in the field is effective but a Plan B is required when something goes wrong

BY MARY MACARTHUR CAMROSE BUREAU

AIRDRIE, Alta. — Producers must be flexible and have a back-up plan if they’re going to switch from feeding hay bales in a feed yard to other alternatives.

Scott Copley of Airdrie said producers must “assess, adapt and reassess” when adopting alternative feeding systems in the winter especially when the weather goes bad.

Copley was tired of starting a tractor to feed his cattle every day when he decided to add a straw and chaff buncher behind his combine five years ago to collect the straw that would normally be spread across his field.

He said bunching the chaff and hay in piles throughout the field adds $100 an acre to his barley crop through feed savings.

Unlike swaths, which are sometimes buried in the deep snow, the bunches of straw seem to be big enough to always poke above the snow and allow cows and calves to easily find them in the field.

The mixture of chaff and bits of grain mixed throughout the straw also encourage the cattle to dig deep into bunches to eat everything.

“It makes those cows go after those bunches,” Copley told a Canadian Forage and Grasslands Association tour.

When the bunches run out, Copley moves the herd to bales placed in rows in a pasture near the house.

Young calves at Wray Ranch at Irricana are fed by swath grazing. | Electric fence stuck in the bales limits how much the cattle eat.

“It doesn’t matter what blows through, those bales will be sticking out of the snow for them.”

Nearby at Irricana, Doug Wray has

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used alternative grazing methods for 15 years with good success.

“The idea of feeding cattle in a corral has passed,” said Wray.

“Cattle are quite willing to go out and forage for their feed.”

Wray’s cows graze native pasture in the winter while the calves are fed swath grazing.

“One of the keys to this game is to be flexible and be able to adjust on the fly,” said Wray, who placed extra feed

for his cows during a recent winter storm.

Haying isn’t a big part of his program, but he said a haystack is a good hedge against drought and nasty winter weather.

GENETIC MODIFICATION | OPPONENTS SPEAK OUT

North America called out of step with rest of world on GM food Speakers list dangers at recent meeting | Retired genetic scientist draws link between genetic modification and increase in autism, diabetes

BY BARB GLEN LETHBRIDGE BUREAU

The dangers of genetically modified food were examined Dec. 13 at one of the last stops on a month-long British Columbia and Alberta lecture tour organized by GE-Free BC. Speakers Thierry Vrain, a retired genetic scientist formerly with Agriculture Canada, and Shiv Chopra, a former Health Canada scientist fired in 2004, told a Lethbridge meeting that GM food, particularly that embodied in Roundup Ready crops, are dangerous and North Americans have not been told the truth about them.

“In North America we are in a biotech bubble,” said Vrain.

“The studies that we see in North America are paid for mostly by the biotech industry, and they basically all say everything is perfectly safe, everything is normal. The research done outside of North America, mostly outside of North America, tells another story.”

Vrain cited several European studies that he said proved GM food is dangerous. Among them was the Gilles Seralini study, recently retracted by the scientific journal in which it was published, that suggested Roundup and Roundup Ready corn caused tumours and death in rats.

“It’s a very common pattern over the last 10 or 15 years,” Vrain said.

“All if not most of the scientists who have published studies showing that there is something alarming, something that should be of concern, have been also heavily criticized and vilified.”

He drew parallels between the commercialization of GM crops and rising rates of autism and diabetes in the American population, and addressed several claims by the biotechnology industry that defends GM development and use.

Among those is that plants have been evolving since the beginning of time and that genetic modification is an extension of that process.

Vrain said natural evolution occurs by vertical transfer of genes through crossbreeding and sexual reproduction. GM is done through direct gene transfer, which plants can’t do on their own.

“So if you hear that we have been modifying our plants for 10,000 years and this is nothing new, I think it’s confusing.”

He also disputed the claim that GM crops developed to withstand herbicides have reduced chemical use.

Vrain said that might have been true in the early years of Roundup Ready crops and others of similar ilk, but then

SHIV CHOPRA FORMER HEALTH CANADA SCIENTIST

Roundup use “shot through the roof.”

He recounted the development of weeds that are resistant to glyphosate, which he said biotechnology and chemical companies expected.

“Of course the company knew that it was coming and they’ve had many years to create the next generation,” he said.

“We now have 2,4-D resistant corn and soy, so 2,4-D is going to replace Roundup in the next 10 to 20 years.”

Vrain said biotechnology has not increased crop yields, which has never been its purpose, so claims of its necessity in feeding a growing global population are false.

As for the claim that no one has ever been made ill from eating GM food, Vrain disagreed.

“The biotech industry tells us that millions of people have eaten tril-

lions of meals containing GE ingredients in the last 18 years and nobody has ever been taken ill and nobody has ever been harmed,” he said.

“This is the most unscientific statement that you will ever hear. It sounds very reassuring, but there is no science to it.”

Mark Benson of Harvest Haven, an organic farm and market garden near Lethbridge, said Vrain’s remarks held no surprises.

“The evidence is just overwhelming as to the human health harm connected with GM foods, so there’s just no way that that truth can continue to be suppressed forever,” he said.

“At some point it’s going to overcome the ignorance and the industry (sponsorship) of, really, propaganda.”

Modern farming technology and the race toward cheaper and more plentiful crops have damaged the natural biological soil systems, he added.

“We’re dealing with something so utterly complex and perfect and balanced, and then we just very presumptuously and arrogantly impose on it with our chemical inputs and now the ultimate presumption of tinkering with the building blocks of life without having any idea where its going,” he said.

“We can feed a hungr y world

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organically, but the knowledge that’s there and the techniques for doing that are not being promoted or taught by anybody.”

Benson said consumers worried about GM technology should vote with their dollars by buying food produced using sustainable practices and fair wages and returns for workers and farmers.

“A revolution is in order. We have to reverse the false information that we’ve been given.”

I n h i s p re s e n t a t i o n , C h o p r a recounted his objections to the introduction of bovine growth hormone, which has never been approved for use in Canada.

He said his “whistle blowing” on government and industry encouragement to approve the controversial drug eventually led to his termination from Health Canada.

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FORAGE | PRODUCTION

FORAGE | U.S. EXPORTS

Forage crops often viewed as less glamourous

Know client when shipping hay

BY MARY MACARTHUR CAMROSE BUREAU

OLDS, Alta. — Grass and hay crops are the not the glamorous crops at the agricultural ball.

They’re grown in corners of the farm that aren’t considered suitable for the real crops — wheat and canola — and get the least management attention.

“Often times we feel forages take a less higher profile and are taken for granted,” said Doug Wray, chair of the Canadian Forage and Grasslands Association.

Canada has more than 89 million acres of forage for livestock and crop production, making it the country’s largest agricultural crop.

“We want to put it out in front of the consumer, policy people, and expose it for all its value,” Wray told the association’s recent conference.

“We know forage acres are being lost to the cash crop industry.”

Dave Fulton, a producer from Birtle, Man., said focusing on the benefits of forage to the environment will help raise its profile.

“I believe research is helping to make forages mainstream,” said Fulton, who believes research on weed control is important for hay and grass producers.

“I am amazed at the amount of work getting done.”

Tim Oleksyn, chair of the Beef Cattle Research Council, said the industry needs to gather statistics on the amount of forage and grassland and their importance to the livestock industry and the environment.

This information could then be used as a lever for government research money.

Bruce Coulman, head of plant sciences at the University of Saskatchewan, said he has seen a shift in attitude toward forages from governments in recent years.

The amount of forages and livestock in Saskatchewan doubled from the 1980s to 2000, but the number of forage researchers in Western Canada dropped to eight from 22.

Coulman believes there is now a greater recognition of forages by government and livestock producers.

“I am more optimistic about the future of forage and forage research at this time,” he said.

“I think the future is looking somewhat brighter than it has in the last 30 years.”

John Brown, executive director of Alberta Agriculture’s livestock research and extension division, said the perception in many parts of the livestock and food industry is that forages are woefully undermanaged so why throw money at them.

It’s important that the industry builds a case for the importance of forage and their environmental benefits if it wants research and government funding, he added.

“Develop strategic documents and build a strong case for public interest,” Brown said.

Type and purpose important | Producers could improve their marketing, says a hay exporter

BY MARY MACARTHUR CAMROSE BUREAU

OLDS, Alta. — Canadian hay exporters need to do their homework before shipping hay to the United States, says a Canadian specializing in hay exports.

Jim Glen of Glen Isle Farms Ltd. said it’s important for farmers to understand what the customer wants rather than just try to sell what they have.

Does the customer want alfalfa, grass or a mixture of hay? Is it for dairy cows, horses, sheep or goats? Does the customer want 12, 14 or 16 percent protein hay, or is it simply roughage that is required for a dairy diet?

“You need to understand the customer needs,” he told the recent Canadian Forage and Grasslands Association conference.

“We’re all good at producing, but when it comes to marketing, there is room to improve.”

Glen said trucking is one of the biggest headaches when shipping feed to the U.S. Sellers need to know how many loads customers want, when they want it and if the hay can be sent as part of a back haul.

He has 20 trucks, which often go to the U.S. with hay and return with products such as steel and bees.

“If a customer location is 500 to 800 miles away, are we going to charge full rate trucking or one way backhaul,” he said.

Add in broker fees, toll roads and other fees, and transportation costs can increase quickly.

Glen said producers must sell customers what they asked for and not slip in poor quality bales that were on the bottom of the stack. Sellers who have trouble filling a multi-truck order should take a sample of other hay, he added.

Chris Kletke, a Manitoba hay producer, said he travelled 5,500 kilometres in seven days last February while on a hay exporting fact finding mission to the U.S..

He said there is a market for every

CANADIAN HAY EXPORTS $35 million of alfalfa hay was exported from Canada in 2013.

In 2012, $86 million of compressed timothy exported from Canada.

2013 total Canadian hay exports were 554,000 tonnes. In 2000, hay exports were as high as 700,000 tonnes.

80 percent of Alberta’s hay was exported to the US. Average export price was $243 per tonne.

Japan buys 68 percent of Canada’s compressed timothy, about 168,000 tonnes.

Source: Alberta Agriculture

These compressed hay bales sit at Barr-Ag Ltd. at Olds, Alta. Shippers with plans to export hay to the United States would do well to investigate whether the hay can be sent as part of a back haul to save on costs. | MARY MACARTHUR PHOTO

CHRIS KLETKE MANITOBA HAY PRODUCER

quality and price range from weathered hay to mix in with dairy rations for roughage to high quality hay.

“These guys can find alternatives.

Alfalfa can only go so high.”

He said he talked to a hay broker from Oklahoma who was looking for every kind of forage from peanut stocks to high quality alfalfa.

“They process the best and grind the rest,” Kletke said.

“They believe every quality hay has a place from $30 a tonne to $350.”

He said one of the keys to selling into the U.S. market is knowing

exactly what kind and quality of hay is being sold.

“There is value in knowing your product.”

He said knowing how to deliver the hay is another consideration.

“Transportation is the largest factor in a marketing plan and is Western Canada’s biggest issue. Whether you are trying to move wheat out of Winnipeg or hay out of Alberta, know your freight before you market.”

FORAGE | GETTING VALUE

U.S. dairies, horse owners main market for hay Shortage of high quality | Dairy operations are balancing rations with corn and byproducts

BY MARY MACARTHUR CAMROSE BUREAU

OLDS, Alta. — There is a market for Canadian hay in the United States, but it doesn’t mean it’s a profitable one, says the president of the American Forage and Grasslands Council.

Drought, winterkill in alfalfa and fewer acres in hay adds up to a need for more hay, but Chad Hale said American livestock producers won’t necessarily pay top price.

“Yes, there will be a shortage of high quality hay, but you’re not just competing against U.S. hay guys, but corn and byproducts,” Hale told a recent Canadian Forage and Grasslands Association conference.

Dairy producers, who are the main

buyers of Canadian hay, have dramatically increased in size recently.

It’s not uncommon to see 1,000 to 2,000 head dairies in the eastern U.S. “Many of them don’t grow all their own feed,” Hale said.

“That is your target. Your potential customer is getting bigger.”

Dave Gentry, president of the Illinois Forage and Grasslands Association, said much of the hay produced in his state goes to dairy producers in Wisconsin, Iowa, New York and Pennsylvania, but the hay follows the cash.

An increasing amount of hay has been being shipped to horse owners near Chicago and St. Louis in recent years.

“They suck up a significant amount

of the forages we are able to produce,” said Gentry.

“Cash hay goes wherever the money is.”

Dry hay is not easy to put up in good condition so many producers are putting up baleage, which horse owners willingly buy.

Gentry sees dairy as the largest market for hay, but cheese producers are becoming a niche market. They aren’t large enough to compete with large dairy operations but want high quality hay.

Michael Davidson of Sage Hill Forage, a U.S. exporter group, said dairies that moved from California to Montana and Idaho to establish 5,000 to 10,000 head dairies buy almost 90 percent of his company’s feed.

Instead of feeding hay, large dairy operations balance their rations with the cheapest available feed source.

Gentry said demand for land is so fierce that it’s not uncommon for widows to be approached at their husbands’ funerals asking to rent their land.

“We will have to produce more on fewer acres,” he said.

Gentry hopes researchers will develop bloat free alfalfa, leafhopper resistant alfalfa, low lignin alfalfa and Roundup Ready alfalfa as ways to increase yields on the same number of acres.

“These are opportunities we see and ways we are going to address our market,” he said.

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AG EDUCATION | CHILDREN’S BOOK

COOL | CANADIAN CHALLENGE

Where does breakfast come from?

Retaliation looms if COOL not addressed

Many don’t know | Story book tells children how their milk, bacon and eggs end up on their tables

BY BARB GLEN LETHBRIDGE BUREAU

BY WILLIAM DEKAY SASKATOON NEWSROOM

Positive and balanced farm-to-fork messages have never been as important as they are now, says a food writer and hog farm owner.

Diana Prichard, author of the new children’s book The Cow in Patrick O’Shanahan’s Kitchen, said knowledge is waning about where food comes from.

“My hope is that it spurs discussion among children, who are our next generation. They’re really the ones who are most open to hearing new messages,” said Prichard.

“I’m also hoping that it engages their parents in that discussion.”

Her 23-page illustrative storybook is about a boy who thinks his source of food is the grocery store. Coming down to breakfast one morning, a yawning Patrick O’Shanahan meets up with a mooing cow, pecking chickens and offbeat trees in the family kitchen.

The ensuing events prompt young Patrick to question everything he’s always thought he knew about the ingredients that go into his father’s batch of french toast.

By the time he has eaten his breakfast, Patrick has seen an egg laid, milked a cow and learned where maple syrup originates. The book ends with the smell of bacon.

Prichard, her husband and two young daughters own a small farrow to finish hog operation on their 16-acre farm near Fowler, Michigan. They sell their pork directly to consumers.

She was raised in rural Michigan but said she was not born a farmer.

The hook came 10 years back when the family began growing farmraised chickens.

“It didn’t take long to realize how much work it is with such little return,” she said.

However, they next experimented with pigs, which encouraged them to specialize and self educate.

“We didn’t grow up on a farm but learned everything as we’ve gone along. I think that’s one of the rea-

Author, blogger and hog farmer Diana Prichard hopes to educate and inspire children with her book about the food they eat and how it is produced. | LITTLE PICKLE PRESS ILLUSTRATION sons I’m so passionate,” said Prichard. “We started out with ideas that were a little pie in the sky and through learning, day in and day out, with the animals and trying to do the best thing by them.”

Pritchard jokes about how her mother told her when she was young to marry a hog farmer.

“I think she was confused at how much money hog farmers make because she also said I have champagne tastes on her beer budget,” she said.

“I think that was the motivation there, but she clearly was wrong.”

The Prichard’s farm is available for tours, especially for children, who often appear awestruck when they first learn how their food is produced.

“Usually they’re just really curious.

Every kid is different, but they’re all really kind of funny and it’s always interesting because they don’t necessarily have that filter that adults do.

They don’t worry about what they’re asking,” she said.

“I kind of love that because you get really raw feedback from them, whether it’s about the animals, our lifestyle or about things they thought

farmers should do that were not doing.”

She fondly recalls one young visitor.

“We had one kid come out and he was really funny and he said, ‘what time do we get up in the morning.’ I said we have to get up pretty early. He said, ‘yes, but you probably have a great breakfast.’ I said, ‘actually, my kids eat Kashi cereal for breakfast because we don’t have time in the morning.’ He looked at me kind of dumbfounded and said, ‘but farmers are supposed to eat eggs and bacon.’ ” For more information, visit www. righteousbacon.com.

HORSE MEAT INDUSTRY | HUMAN CONSUMPTION

French raid nets charges in horse meat fraud ring MARSEILLE, France (Reuters) — Police arrested 21 people in raids on the horse meat industry across southern France in mid-December on suspicion that horses used to develop medicines were sold fraudulently for food.

Marseille public prosecutor Brice Robin said 200 horses unfit for human consumption had been given false veterinary certificates and slaughtered for meat by an organized ring involving cattle traders, veterinarians and butchers.

“There is absolutely no evidence that these animals were toxic or posed a threat to public health,” he said.

A spokesperson for the pharmaceutical company Sanofi said some of the horses had been used to incubate antibodies to manufacture serums for conditions from rabies to snake bites. While in good health, the horses were certified as unfit for human consumption.

Spokesperson Alain Bernal of the Sanofi Pasteur vaccine division said the firm was co-operating with investigators but did not know how long the fraud had been going on.

“Horses are a factory of antibodies,” he said.

They were sold to traders suspected of falsifying veterinary documents or

using veterinarian accomplices to issue false certificates so they could be used in the food chain.

A police statement said 100 officers along with inspectors from the national veterinary brigade took part in dawn raids in 11 districts.

Checks were also carried out in Spain in the Girona region because some of the suspect meat was exported, the prosecutor said.

Consumer affairs minister Benoit Hamon said the operation stemmed from stepped-up monitoring of the industry after a French meat processing firm was at the centre of a Europewide scandal earlier this year over

mislabelled frozen meals containing horse meat instead of beef.

The scandal, which broke in January when horse DNA was found in frozen burgers sold in Irish and British supermarkets, involved traders and abattoirs from Romania to the Netherlands.

Horse meat has slowly fallen out of favour with consumers in France, although it can still be bought at specialist butchers.

Eric Vigoureux, head of the national horse meat butchers’ association, said the entire industry should not be held responsible for the behaviour of a few rogue traders.

Alberta’s agriculture minister says Canada’s battle against country-oforigin labelling will continue, even though changes in the U.S. farm bill are far down the list of priorities for American legislators.

Verlyn Olson said he heard a revealing assessment about the complexity of the farm bill and its relationship to COOL during a recent U.S. mission he took with federal agriculture minister Gerry Ritz.

“One of the staffers that we talked to when we were in Washington explained to me that there were about 30 issues on the table in their farm bill and the COOL issue was probably number 30,” Olson said in a Dec. 12 teleconference.

COOL, which officially became enforceable in late November, requires U.S. meat packers to label beef and pork with information on where the source animal was born, raised and slaughtered. The extra logistics and costs that are required to comply have reduced American demand for Canadian cattle and hogs, causing an estimated $1 billion per year in losses to the two industries.

Olson said Canada has American allies in its fight against COOL because some packing plants depend on Canadian animals and may reduce or close operations without them, resulting in job losses.

He said Republicans generally support Canada’s position, while Senate Democrats remain a challenge to convince.

“We have to remain hopeful that it’s not a done deal yet,” Olson said.

Alberta Beef Producers chair Greg Bowie said his organization also hopes that U.S. farm bill negotiations will provide COOL relief.

“There’s still optimism that it might be dealt with within the farm bill, and if that’s the case, it will happen right away, but time is rapidly running out on that one,” said Bowie.

Canada has already won a ruling from the World Trade Organization that COOL contravened trade regulations. The WTO has yet to rule on an amended version of COOL. Canada issued a list of retaliatory measures earlier this year that it intends to take against American products if the WTO once again rules in Canada’s favour and then approves the list.

“We don’t want to get into a trade war with the Americans, but we’re really not left with much else,” Olson said.

Bowie said that’s also ABP’s general position.

Though some equate the COOL trade issue with the decades-long softwood lumber disagreement with the United States, there is one major difference that gives hope.

“With the softwood lumber, we didn’t have a lot of allies within the U.S.,” Bowie said. “On this thing, we have a lot of allies within the U.S. They’re the main people backing the dollars for the lawsuit.”

Olson said it could take two years for the issue to work its way through the W TO process if CO OL isn’t addressed in the farm bill.

“Meanwhile, our industry bleeds.”

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Custom canola seeding offers lower rates, same yields Planters vs. seeders | Cutting the rates doesn’t cut into the bushels

BY RON LYSENG WINNIPEG BUREAU

TOP & MIDDLE: This canola planted last summer near Foam Lake, Sask., was seeded at a rate of one lb. per acre through a JD 1790 corn planter with Precision Planting metering discs. The crop yielded 36 bu. per acre, the area average. The photo was taken Aug. 1.

BOTTOM, LEFT: In 2013, Morris Halvorson used Precision Planting 60-cell canola metering discs. He

will install the 90 cell discs for 2014.

BOTTOM, RIGHT: The corn planter creates a more uniform stand of canola because of the precision control of seed depth and spacing in each row.

Plants don’t try to compete with each other as seedlings and all mature at the same rate as their neighbours. | MORRIS HALVORSON PHOTOS

A recent ad placed by a custom operator in Saskatchewan claims that seeding canola through his JD 1790 planter at one pound per acre yields the same as 2.75 lb. per acre.

In an interview, Foam Lake farmer Morris Halvorson said the story gets better.

“I custom seeded 100 acres of canola at 2.75 lb. per acre for a guy up at Rose Valley,” he said.

“Right beside that field, he used his Seed Hawk to seed canola at 4.5 lb. per acre. They both yielded the same, but the corn planter achieved the same yield with 1.75 lb. less seed. On my own farm, I used the planter for 200 acres at 2.75 lb. of seed per acre. Then I did another 16 acres at one lb. per acre.

Both fields yielded exactly 36 bu.”

So, if a canola seeding rate of one lb. per acre gives the same yield as 2.75 lb. per acre and 2.75 lb. per acre gives the same yield as 4.5 lb. per acre, does it follow that one lb. per acre will produce the same yield as 4.5 lb. per acre?

Halvorson isn’t sure because he has only one year of experience with the 2004 model JD planter and one year experience with the low seeding rate.

However, he said the obvious benefit is less money spent on seed.

His 2013 experience with the 39 foot planter on 15 inch row centres gave him the confidence he needed to advertise his 2014 custom seeding rates at $20 per acre with no fertilizer and $25 per acre with fertilizer. Fuel and starter liquid are an extra charge.

He said he got the idea from a Western Producer story about Frank Prince, a Manitoba farmer who sells Precision Planting equipment.

“He’s a pretty smart guy. He showed me how the Precision Planting metering discs can give me better singulation and spacing in canola. So I bought them.

“I was buying the 1790 anyway because I’m a dealer for Thunder soybeans and Northstar forages, and I needed the planter for custom soy-

bean planting.”

Halvorson said it’s common knowledge that seed spacing is critical in corn.

If two corn plants are close to each other, one becomes dominant and the other becomes a weed. The dominant plant wastes precious time and nutrients subduing the weed plant.

“Why would this be any different in canola?” he said.

“Spacing is critical. If you have uniform spacing with plenty of room around each plant, you can cut your seeding rate way back. I did some (canola) swathing this fall for a family member. It had been seeded at five lb. per acre with a Bourgault 3310. I had more canola plants in my field seeded at the lowest rate than this field seeded at five lb.”

Halvorson said the Deere planter with Precision metering discs gave him no problems. The only issue was determining the correct vacuum. He used a talc-graphite blend, which didn’t flake off or plug holes in the 60 cell plates.

He will install the 90 cell plates this year.

He thinks seed placement is only one of the advantages with a planter.

Another is that if he wants to plant seeds three-quarters of an inch deep and spaced two inches apart, that’s what he gets across an entire field.

As well, a planter with seed boxes is much gentler on the delicate seeds.

Halvorson said his farm is taking a different direction this year.

“I’ve been trying to farm 1,000 acres for the past 10 years, but it’s just not working out the way I’d wanted it,” he said.

“So I’ve dropped all the rented land and I’m keeping just the home quarter. I plan on using it as a demo farm, doing trials and test plots. The rest of my time I’ll be doing custom work for other producers.”

For more information, contact Halvorson at 306-269-7774 or mchalvorson@hotmail.com, or watch a video at www.youtube.com/ watch?v=DDmDMdR80vA.

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The drill-planter lineup this year included the new Great Plains planter and a John Deere planter versus a SeedMaster plot drill and a Bourgault 5710. |

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Canola trials cough up mysteries, not answers puzzling because the drill has individual shanks for seed and fertilizer and therefore 100 percent separation. Yet in the four SeedMaster plots, the two top dressed plots beat both side banded plots.

“On the Bourgault, the Dutch openers might have given us some mixing of seed and fertilizer, so it may be tempting to shrug this off as fertilizer burn, but SeedMaster claims 100 percent separation, so I’m not sure what the take home message is here.

I’ve shown all this data to agronomists and researchers. Nobody’s been able to explain it yet.

“The other surprise from SeedMaster is that both their plots at 3.5 lb. of seed per acre yielded better than their two plots at 4.7 lb. per acre. Perhaps seeding rates need to be reevaluated.”

BY RON LYSENG WINNIPEG BUREAU

Once a farmer buys a planter for his soybeans and corn, the next logical step is to buy a set of canola metering discs.

Andrew Dalgarno, who operates a 3,600 acre farm near Newdale, Man., says buying a corn planter gives canola growers three options for seeding their crop.

It’s more common today to see a farmyard with an air drill or air seeder, a Valmar with heavy harrows and the latest addition, a corn planter, he added.

“There’s a lot of discussion about the importance of seed placement with canola,” said Dalgarno, who typically grows 1,400 to 2,000 acres of canola.

“No matter what style of machine you’re using, the key is to get the seed into the ground. It won’t give you any yield sitting in a bag in the shed. The corn planter is a disc style machine, so you can run a little faster than with a shank machine, and maybe get better placement.”

Dalgarno, who recently issued the 2013 post-harvest report of his annual field trials, conceded that the more research he does and the more machines he tries, the more he realizes that seeding in a timely manner is more important than the machine he uses.

His annual in-field seeding demo took place June 5 last year. Canola attracted the most attention, but the demonstration also covered soybeans, grain corn, oats and wheat.

The field day included a Great Plains planter, his own John Deere planter, a SeedMaster plot drill and his own Bourgault 5710 air seeder.

“I would have liked to have seen

A seeding field day without a dig in the soil is like a dog without a bone.

Everyone breaks out their pocket knives and diggers at Pen-Dale Farms 2013 seeding field day near Newdale, Man. more equipment brought out by the dealers, but at that time of year, I guess they figure they still have a chance to sell a machine, so they don’t want to drag drills and planters all around the countryside.

“I think our results this year are more valid than in 2012. Last year we had canola swaths hanging from the hydro lines (because of wind). This year, at least we got everything for the trials seeded on the same day and then two days later we got .3 inches of rain.

“We definitely had the yield this year, so it was a good situation for making valid comparisons. And that’s why some of the results really don’t seem logical.”

Broadcast beats banded Dalgarno said the first surprise was that top-dressed fertilizer out yielded side-banded fertilizer. The results go against the grain of what researchers, industry and farmers have been saying for decades, but the numbers are there to examine.

The corn planters were not able to band fertilizer, so Dalgarno top dressed all plots equally to ensure the trials were fair. The SeedMaster and Bourgault were run with side-banding and then only with top dressing.

Top yields from the SeedMaster and Bourgault came from the plots that were top dressed.

The SeedMaster data is particularly

Slower not better Dalgarno had another seeding mystery to confront once the combines had done their work.

Contrary to popular opinion, running slower does not give better seed placement or better yield. In fact, it reduces yields.

The seeding speed trials were conducted with only Dalgarno’s Bourgault 5710 fitted with Dutch Universal 3.5 inch paired row openers on 12.6 inch spacings. Fertilizer was delivered between the rows and three-quarters of inch below the seed rows.

With that combination, a ground speed of about 4 m.p.h. will give the best results, which is what happened on Dalgarno’s farm.

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CANOLA SPEED TRIALS Pen-Dale Farms at Newdale, Man. tested the effect seeding speed had on some of its 2013 canola crop.

• Fertilizer: 102 lb./acre NH3 in the fall; in spring a fertilizer blend (29 lb. N, 36 lb. P, 25 lb.K, 24 lb. S) applied between and 0.75” below each seed.

• Seeding equipment: Bourgault 5710 with Dutch Universal corn seeder with 3.45-inch, paired row openers on 12.6” spacing.

• Seed type: Invigor 5440 Speed (m.p.h.)

yield bu./ac.

2 3 4 5 6

51.2 51.7 53.8 50.1 49.9

Stubble results • Despite soybean stubble offering the fastest start to a canola crop, in tests canola performed the worst with the fellow oilseed when compared to corn and oat stubble.

• In 2013 trials, Invigor 5440 canola yielded 53.3 bu./acre on oat stubble, 52.1 bu./acre on corn stubble and 48.6 bu./acre on soybean stubble. Perhaps soybeans take nutrients more from the soil than the other two crops, leaving fewer nutrients and early season moisture. Better than average growing conditions supported higher potential yields from soils with more available nutrients.

Source: Pen-Dale Farms, Newdale, Man.

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Four m.p.h. produced the top canola yield in the speed trials of 53.8 bushels per acre.

However, dropping the ground speed to three m.p.h. reduced the yield to 51.7 bu. per acre, and dropping to two m.p.h. reduced the yield to 51.2 bu.

“It doesn’t make sense,” he said.

“Seed placement should be better at lower speeds. I’m surprised we didn’t see yields continue to get better into the lower speeds. Our hired man loves to run faster, of course. I tell him we want to run canola at four and cereals at 4.5. When we do these speeds trials every year, he still thinks he’s going to prove his point that faster is better. But here’s the data.”

Equipment type

Great Plains planter

John Deere planter

SeedMaster plot drill

Bourgault 5710 5711 5712 5713

Stubble seeding Dalgarno thought determining which kind of stubble provides the best home for the next canola crop merited a field comparison. His options were soybeans, oats and corn stubble.

That turned out to be his yield ranking based on the amount of residue on the ground, but again the data was full of surprises.

“The soybean stubble was the blackest of the three, which means the soil should have warmed up the quickest, but the soybean stubble had the lowest yield,” he said.

“I think what happened is that soybeans are such excellent nutrient scavengers, so they sucked up any nutrients they could find. Also, they really love lots of moisture at pod fill.

August 2012 was dry. Even though the spring of 2013 was wet, the soybeans had really dried out the soil.”

When it comes to deciding whether it’s better to plant canola through a drill or a planter, Dalgarno tells farmers to be patient. He said the jury may

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seeding rate (bu./acre)

10.0

20.0

12.0

12.6 12.6 12.6 12.6

population (plants/acre)

fertilizer (type)

yields (bu./acre)

moisture (percent)

2.7

250,000

22.01

12.2

4.3

400,000

23.11

12.2

4.6

425,000

28.84

12.2

5.9

550,000

21.48

12.1

3.1

285,862

top-dress

23.50

12.4

4.7

435,200

side-band

20.50

12.5

4.7

435,200

top-dress

22.30

12.5

3.5

324,100

side-band

20.77

12.5

3.5

324,100

top-dress

22.97

12.4

4.7 4.7 3.5 3.5

435,200 435,200 324,100 324,100

side-band top-dress side-band top-dress

27.19 30.72 30.90 32.30

12.0 12.2 12.1 12.0

top-dress

Source: Pen-Dale Farms, Newdale, Man. | WP GRAPHIC

This SeedMaster plot drill achieved a yield of 22.97 bushels per acre with top-dressed fertilizer and a seeding rate of 3.5 pounds per acre. be out on that for a few years yet.

“We’ve been running these trials for a couple years now, and we can’t see a big winner one way or the other.

Drill or planter? It’s a toss up.”

Dalgarno is willing to share his annual field trial research with other farmers, but the information is copyrighted and the report includes a short excerpt from the disclaimer.

“The results of these trials, whether good or bad, are meant to explore the possibility of a few new crops and equipment types to the Newdale area.

Now, I’m not a lawyer (and don’t play one on TV), so let’s use some common sense with this document.”

For more information, contact Dalgarno at Andrew_dalgarno@yahoo. com.

The Great Plains corn planter on 10 inch row spacings yielded 22.01 bushels of canola per acre with a seeding rate of 2.7 lb. per acre. | LEANNE CAMPBELL PHOTOS

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Seed through heavy trash with corn planter Monosem handles canola | Trash cleaners push straw to the side, allowing the planter to seed between the rows

BY RON LYSENG WINNIPEG BUREAU

Yield isn’t the only criterion when comparing canola seeded with a hoe drill to canola seeded with a corn planter.

Growers who have conducted their own field-scale comparisons say they also look at seeding rate, crop health, crop uniformity and ease of seeding and swathing.

These factors are especially important if the field yield data indicates that canola seeded with a Flexi-Coil hoe drill provides the same yield as canola seeded with a Monosem corn planter, according to Tony Bos. The seed grower from Coaldale, Alta., said his irrigated commercial canola yielded 55 to 58 bushels per acre last year. This year, his irrigated commercial canola yielded 65 to 68 bu.

The difference between the two types of planting systems was virtually nil.

“We’ll never do that again. It wasn’t worth the money or effort. It took way too much time, and the accuracy of the RTK just wasn’t good enough.”

Bos said reducing seed costs is the biggest benefit from using a planter

Tony Bos says using a corn planter for canola has reduced seed costs and produced an easy to harvest uniform crop. | TONY BOS PHOTO for canola.

As well, entire fields growing and maturing uniformly means fewer hangups at harvest.

“However, there was one year I recall that we had a tremendous amount of straw. I think the Monosem was the only way we could have seeded canola in a reasonable fashion that year,” said Bos.

“We have trash cleaners in front of the row units. They push straw off to the sides so the planter puts the seed into clean soil between the rows of straw. It gave us a real nice stand. If I had been using our normal air drill, I would have had all kinds of plugging issues.”

Trash management issues aside, Bos said any type of disc seeder is bet-

ter than a hoe drill for small seeded crops, even in the most ideal conditions.

He thinks hoe drills move too much soil around, which plays havoc with seed placement uniformity.

A disc is better, he added, whether it’s on an air drill or a corn planter.

This year was Bos’s fourth crop with the 24-row Monosem. He previously

had a 12 row John Deere corn planter but decided it wasn’t doing the job he expected.

“They (Deere) have a plastic metering disc that causes static electricity, so it’s not as accurate,” he said.

“This (Monosem) has a stainless steel disc, which doesn’t cause static to build up.”

When planting hybrid canola for seed, Bos puts down four rows of female seed and then one row of male seed. He lifts the outside two rows at each end of the planter so that he uses only 20 rows.

For commercial canola, he uses all 24 rows, which are on 22 inch centres.

He admits being surprised that the Monosem has not given him a yield benefit.

“The crop looks so much better. It stands up better. It’s on 22 inch row spacing, so you look at the crop early in the season and you actually think you don’t have enough rows. But it’s always a good healthy crop.

“One year, we double seeded our commercial canola. We put the crop in with RTK (real-time kinematic).

Then we turned around and moved over 11 inches and seeded again between the first rows.

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CROP ECONOMICS | WHAT’S HOT, WHAT’S NOT

Corn, canola and flax among top crop choices for spring PRODUCTION MATTERS

MICHAEL RAINE

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alling commodity prices mean extra care will be required when choosing crops to grow this spring.

A softer Canadian dollar is buffering the price slide, but the reduced returns are not spread evenly among all crops.

Wheat has taken one of the hardest hits over the past eight months, losing one-third of its value and nearly all of its margin.

The most profitable wheat choice needed to be planted last fall, but a late harvest meant few producers got the chance to take advantage of that

opportunity.

No. 1 hard red spring wheat with 13.5 protein will gross $315 per acre in 2014-15 if prices are in the $7 range and growers can average 45 bushels per acre. A $55 per acre margin can be expected if one assumes operating costs of $190 per acre, including fungicide, new seed and a $65 per acre fertilizer bill, and fixed costs of $70 per acre. However, red ink isn’t far away if either the price or the yield slips.

Some growers will be able to expand that margin with lower operating costs and cheaper land rentals, but just as many will narrow the margin because of added labour costs and higher land rental or ownership rates.

The same type of operating costs will likely give durum a $45 per acre margin, as long as prices are $6.25 per bu. and yields are 48 bu. per acre.

Winter wheat is the winner, with a projected margin of $112 per acre if it brings $6 per bu. and yields 60 bu. per acre.

Both durum and winter wheat will need some improvement over cur-

CROP SEEDING COSTS AND RETURNS Per acre projected costs, prices and margins for 2014/15, by crop type: crop Spring wheat Durum wheat Winter wheat Rye Malt barley Feed barley Oats Canary seed Corn Canola Flax Soybeans Peas green Peas yellow Sunflowers Lentils Chickpeas, Kabuli Mustard, brown

cost ($) 260.00 260.00 250.00 195.00 235.00 250.00 235.00 225.00 395.00 300.00 250.00 225.00 240.00 225.00 290.00 230.00 295.00 245.00

yields (bu. or lb.)

45 48 60 48 60 65 90 1,150 100 38 28 30 35 45 1,400 1,200 1,600 1,000

price (bu. or lb.)

gross return ($)

net profit ($)

7.00 6.25 6.00 4.25 5.50 4.00 3.25 0.24 4.25 10.50 13.00 10.50 11.00 6.00 0.27 0.21 0.29 0.37

315.00 300.00 360.00 204.00 330.00 260.00 292.50 276.00 425.00 399.00 364.00 315.00 385.00 270.00 378.00 252.00 464.00 370.00

55.00 40.00 110.00 9.00 95.00 10.00 57.50 51.00 30.00 99.00 114.00 90.00 145.00 45.00 88.00 22.00 169.00 125.00

Costs of production based on average fertilizer rates and pesticide applications for Western Canada. Grades of grains are for top quality and wheat protein levels of 13.5 or better. Every farm is different. Costs of operations are highly variable. This chart is meant as a relative guide. Cost of production caluculators are available from provincial agriculture departments.

Source: Agriculture Canada, Statistics Canada, Sask. Agriculture, Man. Agriculture, Alta. Agriculture, staff research | MICHELLE HOULDEN GRAPHIC

rent prices as well as a decent crop to meet that margin.

A $120 per acre margin is possible for malting barley if prices are $5.55 per bu. and yields are 65 bu. per acre, which is a tall order. The crop could actually lose $45 per acre if it should fail to make malt or is a feed variety, while still yielding 65 bu. per acre and fetching a $3 per bu. feed price, as some are predicting. The break-even price is $4.12 per bu. if costs are in the $241 per acre range.

Fall rye has some of the lowest costs of production at $196 per acre, $125 of which goes to operating costs. It could pencil in an $11 margin with a 48 bu. per acre crop and $4.30 per bu. price.

Oats have been a moneymaker for many growers in the past couple of years, provided they could move them after harvest. For this year, they will need to harvest 77 bu. per acre and receive the projected price of $3.24 per bu. to cover $225 per acre in costs.

Everything above that is gravy. A 90 bu. oat crop will put $73 in the bank after costs. An 80 bu. crop cuts that to $40 per acre.

Canaryseed has been another moneymaker for the past few seasons. It will do well at 1,150 pounds per acre, provided the projected price of 27 cents per lb. holds.

The crop has the potential to be a good choice at $73 per acre if one can get over the itching and the risk of needing to sit on it for a season or two if trade issues with Mexico or prairie over-production bump the price lower.

If rumours of 20 cent canaryseed came true, it would mean earning just $11 per acre after costs.

Operating costs of $389 per acre, including a 35 cent per bu. drying cost, make corn one of the more expensive crops to grow, but it could still yield a $25 margin if prices are $4.15 cents per bu.

However, this depends on yields of 100 bu. per acre. An 85 bu. per acre crop sees a $47 loss, while a 120 bu. crop, like the ones harvested on many prairie farms this year, puts nearly $110 on the table after expenses.

As a result, corn is one of the riskier of crops for 2014/15, although it does have a potential yield and margin upside.

For canola, 38 bu. per acre yields could generate margins of $80 per acre, even at $10.25 per bu. The crop breaks even around $8.50 per bu., but

the margin jumps to $151 per acre if yields increase to 45 bu. per acre.

Canola breaks even when the prairie average of 32 bu. per acre is achieved, but that would still cover labour and a return on investment.

This makes the crop a fairly safe bet for most operations.

Flax is a margin winner, even with yields of 28 bu. per acre, because of lower than average costs of production and a projected price of more than $13 per bu.

However, the price could quickly come under pressure if prairie overproduction or bigger Black Sea acres push up world inventories.

Flax breaks even at about $9 per bu. on 28 bu. per acre yields, which makes it a good opportunity for next season.

Soybean acres are up dramatically in Western Canada, but it is still a minor crop by prairie standards.

Its low cost of production of $250 per acre keeps operating risk to a minimum. As well, prices have held up well compared to other commodity crops.

Soybeans offer a margin of $65, even at $10.50 per bu. based on a 30 bu. crop. The projected price is $1 higher than that, so $90 margins are still possible.

The crop offers safer bets than cereals, partly because of reduced grade risks, world demand trends and better fundamental price support.

Peas could make money at $11 for maple and $6 for yellow, but not much for the latter.

A 36 bu. per acre maple crop might exceed its $230 costs by as much as $166, while a yellow pea that yielded 45 bu. would produce a more modest $50 margin.

Sunflowers at 28 cents per lb. are a winner with yields in the 1,400 lb. range. The crop can deliver margins of $100 per acre with costs in the $295 range, even with some drying fees thrown in.

Lentils that yield 1,200 lb. per acre and fetch 19 cents per lb. won’t cover costs and would lose most farmers $10 per acre. Either yield or price must move to make them attractive this year. Break-even prices are 22 cents at that yield, and it would take 1,350 lb. to make it on 19 cents.

Kabuli chickpeas have the potential to be profitable despite the cost of fungicide, depending on yield. Sta-

tistics Canada feels producers could expect about 1,800 lb. per acre with prices in the range of 29 cents.

Regional prices are expected to be closer to 25 cents. At that price, breakeven on yield occurs at about 1,200 lb.

The crop offers upside on both price and yield if disease is kept in check.

Brown mustard could also be profitable next season at 37 cents per lb.

An 1,100 lb. crop would gross about $400 with a $275 per acre cost of production. Yield could fall to 900 lb. and still produce a $60 per acre profit.

High yields and high quality are going to be necessary to make cereals attractive. Oilseeds will be the cash crop of choice, and a few specialty crops, for those who can manage them, will bring in much needed margins.

Michael Raine is managing editor and Production editor at the Western Producer.

Contact him at 306-665-3592 or e-mail michael.raine@producer.com.

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nformation is key when it comes to making decisions and farm meetings are a great way to get it.

I go to meetings throughout the

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The Agricultural Research and Extension Council of Alberta (ARECA) has released the final report of their Precision Tools for On Farm Research Project. One of the primary objectives of the study, conducted between 2009 and 2011, was to assess the effects of agronomic inputs on crop yield related to topography.

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The full report of the ARECA Research Project is available through their website at www.areca.ab.ca.

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year as a certified crop adviser and find that the more meetings I attend, the more information I receive, which in turn increases my knowledge base.

Farm Tech in Edmonton is a three day meeting that provides me with great information about new products and technologies for farmers. It is interactive with growers and provides a good forum for information. Other large seasonal farm events take place in Saskatoon and Brandon.

These events also organize trade shows, which allow growers to meet the companies that supply the industry and receive detailed information about their product lines and services.

Getting to know local and regional representatives is always a good plan. If they don’t know the answers to your questions, they will help steer you to the right people. These folks are often in the city someplace, if not at the booth, during the event.

Webinars enable farmers to attend sessions from all over the world, which provide insight into what competitors in other countries are doing and how they are making technology work.

Farmers are getting ready for next year, and canola seems to be near the top of most farmers’ lists.

Some producers will have already made their canola plans, but many are still filling in the blanks. So what should be the main criteria when looking for a variety: yield, harvestability, disease resistance or maturity?

Everyone always says yield because that is what pays the bills, but I always recommend weed control. The three main herbicide systems for canola have their strengths and weaknesses, but we can successfully grow a good crop if we understand how to use them.

Understanding your weed spectrum makes your choice easy, so keep this in mind.

When looking at canola varieties, don’t be afraid to try a new variety.

It is all about keeping the best genetics on your farm. You might decide at the end of the day that the new variety was no better than your usual, but what if it is better?

Data is a farmer’s best friend when choosing a canola variety, so use the resources that are available, such as websites operated by the Canola Council of Canada or the seed companies.

If they don’t help, ask your retailer.

They have a lot invested in their reputation so they will give you a good recommendation for a variety that performs well in your area.

Garth Donald, CCA, heads agronomy at Decisive Farming in Irricana, Alta. You can reach him with column ideas and questions at 800-941-4811.

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CHURCHILL PORT | OIL SHIPPING

Environmental group pans Churchill oil shipping Manitoba gov’t urged to say no | Community depends on tourists wanting to see polar bears

BY ROBERT ARNASON BRANDON BUREAU

The Wilderness Committee has a three-letter position on the Port of Churchill: ABO, or anything but oil.

Eric Reder, the environmental group’s campaign director in Manitoba, said it opposes a proposal to ship oil through Churchill because it is environmentally reckless.

He wants the Manitoba government to pass legislation prohibiting shipments of oil through the port.

“We’re relying on the Manitoba government to ensure that this plan doesn’t happen,” he said.

“I expect the Manitoba government will put in place a ban on shipping crude oil through Hudson Bay…. We expect the Manitoba government to say no to crude oil through this region (through legislation).”

OmniTrax Canada, which owns the railway to Hudson Bay and the Port of Churchill, intends to transport oil by rail and load it onto tanker ships at Churchill in 2014.

The company plans a trial shipment of 330,000 barrels of light, sweet crude from Alberta in the summer. If it is successful, OmniTrax hopes to ship 3.3 million barrels per year on the Hudson Bay Railway and through the Port of Churchill.

A provincial spokesperson said Transport Canada regulates the shipments of petroleum products by rail and ship.

“The Manitoba government has been a strong supporter of the rail line and port,” the spokesperson said.

“But the government has stated clearly its environmental and rail safety concerns with the proposal to ship bulk oil by rail to Churchill.”

Reder said the federal government may have jurisdiction, but the Lac Megantic accident, which killed 47 people in Quebec last year, might shift

OmniTrax Canada hopes to ship 3.3 million barrels of oil per year on the Hudson Bay Railway and through the Port of Churchill. | the balance of legislative authority when it comes to shipping oil.

As an example of the impact of Lac Megantic, the federal government announced in December that crude oil is a highly dangerous commodity and will introduce stricter safety measures for rail shipments.

“People are aware of this now,” he said. “That could have the effect of having new regulations … to (give) municipalities and provinces more power.”

Rail shipments should be re-routed to an alternate line if they present significant risks to a region or community, Reder said. “Re-route. Don’t send this oil through Churchill.”

He said shipping oil through Churchill is an outlandish concept for a long list of reasons.

The community’s economy depends heavily on tourists who visit the community to see polar bears.

However, Reder said an expanded

petroleum industry would spew additional carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, which warms the Arctic Ocean and puts polar bears at risk.

“Far and away the biggest concern (with shipping oil to Churchill) is that we would build more fossil fuel infrastructure, which keeps us on a path of running our country and civilization for 10 years longer than we need to on oil,” he said.

“It can’t be said too strongly how insane the plan is to take great risk to increase fossil fuel extraction.”

As well, Reder said the Hudson Bay rail line is unsuitable for oil shipments. He travelled to Churchill by rail in the fall, and there were multiple derailments on the track or at the port during his stay.

“Four days of travel and four accidents on that line,” he said.

“People tell you how bad this track is. You can see how bad this track is.

It’s obvious why there are problems.”

He said there is also the risk of an oil spill in Hudson Bay, which would be nearly impossible to clean up.

Skimmer ships, booms and dispersants are used to contain and mitigate oil spills in warmer climates, but those maritime resources don’t exist on Hudson Bay. Even if they were in place, he added, it’s unlikely such strategies would work.

“Skimmer ships don’t work because they don’t work in waves and they don’t work on ice,” he said.

“We can’t handle a spill up there.”

Sinclair Harrison, president of the Hudson Bay Route Association (HBRA), which promotes grain shipments through Churchill, said environmental groups rail against all forms of economic development.

“If some people had their way, nothing would happen. There would be no wind turbines, no oil production, no land disturbed,” he said.

“You can’t run a country or prov-

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ince that way. There has to be a balance between commercial activity and the environment.”

He said the HBRA supports shipping because it would benefit the rail line and the port.

“Anything that produces more commerce on the track, naturally you can spend more money on the track,” he said.

Petroleum is already shipped to Churchill by rail, he added.

“There is a tank farm in Churchill right now. Refined fuel has been railed up there for years. There’s never been an incident on the rail with refined product,” he said.

“There’s been significant work done on the track over the last 10 to 12 years. It’s in much better shape.”

Transport Canada permits shipping out of the Port of Churchill from July 15 to Oct. 31. The HBRA would like to see the season extended to allow shipments into November.

COMMUNITY PASTURES | TRANSITION

Community pasture transition to provincial control on track

BY KAREN BRIERE REGINA BUREAU

Saskatchewan agriculture minister Lyle Stewart says the transition of former federal pastures to patrons is proceeding on schedule.

Patrons of the first 10 pastures will have completed lease agreements by the time they need grazing land for their cattle in spring, he said.

“The Dec. 1 date for signing is not set in stone,” he said in response to a news release from the Community Pasture Patrons Association of Saskatchewan (CPPAS), which said the deadline had come and gone without formal agreements.

Rather, he said it was a target to ensure patrons were working toward developing their plans and that the first 10 were ready to go for 2014.

This includes Park, Fairview, New-

combe, Wolverine, McCraney, Ituna Lone Tree, Bon Accord, Excel, Keywest and Estevan-Cambria pastures.

Ottawa announced in 2012 it would no longer operate a community pasture program, and 52 pastures in Saskatchewan will eventually transfer from federal to provincial control.

The process will take about five years to complete.

The province expects patrons will lease most, if not all, of the pastures.

CPPAS said patron groups had yet to receive lease agreements for review, but Stewart said draft agreements had been provided to the first 10 and he expected they would be signed by spring.

However, there are a couple of outstanding issues.

One is the matter of non-reversionary land, which is land in some of the

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pastures, including several of the first 10, that does not automatically revert to the province. It represents five percent of the federal land and is owned by the agriculture, environment and defence departments.

Stewart said an agreement between Ottawa and Regina to swap land to accommodate the non-reversionary land fell through after other departments stepped in and said a formal process had to be followed. “(Agriculture) minister (Gerry) Ritz’s office operated in good faith

with us,” Stewart said.

“We both thought we had a deal.”

Patrons will be able to continue to use the land in question until a permanent resolution is found.

“It’s business as usual under the licence to occupy,” Stewart said.

Bull ownership is another issue.

Patrons can buy the bulls now owned by the federal government, but they don’t have to do so. The province is not directly involved in this aspect of the transition.

CPPAS said it wants all bulls subject to breeding soundness tests in spring before farmers consider buying them.

The organization has also said it wants reduced lease and land costs in recognition of the public benefits the pastures provide.

“In recognition of the tremendous uncertainty placed upon patrons,

lease payments need to be based on use rather than preset grazing capacity,” it said.

“The (former Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration) was unable to keep these pastures full, and with increased costs and an ever decreasing time frame, patron groups will struggle to fill the pastures in the transition period.”

Stewart said the lease rates are established through a formula under provincial land regulations that govern provincially owned pastures and are not subsidized in the same the way as the federal rates. Staff will conduct carrying capacity reviews if needed, he added.

Despite these issues, he said the transition is going well, and he is grateful for the co-operation from the patrons’ groups representing their pastures.

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Ergot-contaminated feed a growing problem Pelleted screenings | Better grain cleaning methods result in higher concentrations in screenings fed to cattle

BY MARY MACARTHUR CAMROSE BUREAU

Russ Horvey confidently handed out ergot advice for years as an agricultural specialist.

However, his cattle didn’t show the classic signs that he had always warned farmers about when they died last winter from ergot poisoning.

His cattle’s feet and tails didn’t fall off. Instead, his weaned calves refused to eat their feed.

“I couldn’t get them to eat it,” Horvey said about the pelleted screenings that turned out to be contaminated with ergot.

The bull calves stayed off their feed for four months. The heifers ate for a month and then developed symptoms of pneumonia and foot rot.

Horvey ruled out ergot poisoning because of a lack of classical ergot symptoms, such as frozen tails and feet.

He didn’t know the pelleted feed was contaminated at dangerously high levels of ergot until he sent a feed sample to a lab.

Two heifer calves and one yearling heifer died and one bull had bad feet and couldn’t be sold.

“I was fortunate,” said Horvey, who no longer feeds pelleted screenings for fear of high concentrated ergot levels.

The pellets tested nine times higher than the safe feeding level of ergot.

“Now I’m afraid of screening pellets.”

Horvey doesn’t know why feed companies are allowed to create feed from poisonous grain without consequences.

“Here you’ve got a poison that kills cattle and they suffer so badly, and companies are allowed to blend ergot because it’s always been there,” said Horvey, who farms near Delburne, Alta.

Bryan Doig, Saskatchewan Agriculture’s feed specialist, said he knows of a farmer who lost 27 cows after they ate ergot infested swath grazing.

Another 17 became lame.

The farmer’s triticale, barley and pea swaths were infested with ergot, as well as the bales that were made from the extra swaths. Tests found ergot levels at 3,000 parts per billion, far higher than the upper safe recommended limit of 100 p.p.b.

“It’s not just grain that has ergot,” said Doig, who warns farmers to test all their feed.

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Farmers reported high levels of ergot in grain across the Prairies this fall, and it’s now showing up in feed samples.

Ergot would show up every six or seven years in the 1980s and 1990s, but now it appears consistently in grain and hay fields every year, said Doig.

Modern technology allows grain companies and seed cleaning plants to clean most ergot out of grain, which allows it to be sold. However, it means the screenings often have toxic levels.

“Sometimes producers pick it up and try and feed it to their livestock. It’s just like playing with a match,” said Doig.

“If you find ergot in a grain sample, I would have it measured.”

Livestock specialists say that 0.1 percent ergot in feed, or one ergot in 1,000 kernels, is the safe upper limit.

However, they have seen cattle’s feet slough off at .04 percent, making specialists believe some strains are more virulent.

Doig said farmers should test their feed at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine’s Prairie Diagnostic Services lab in Saskatoon.

The lab can measure 12 key mycotoxins, such as fusarium, for

$84, and test for ergot for $63.

“It’s a tool producers in Western Canada can use,” Doig said.

Ergot has more than 40 kinds of alkaloids, but only six are believed to be a concern in livestock. The Prairie Diagnostic Services lab can measure four of the six main alkaloids of ergot and is waiting for a federal permit to measure the final two.

Laboratory officials hope the new service will help them develop a better recommending guide for feeding ergot-infested grain.

“We don’t yet have charts to say, ‘if you feed this many parts per billion, you will see tails start to freeze at -30 C,’ ” said Doig.

Dr. Barry Blakley at the Prairie Diagnostic Services lab said he used to receive two to three calls a year about ergot poisoning. Now, he receives five or six calls a day, and the lab tests five to six samples of ergot infested feed a day.

“The numbers have increased dramatically in the last two years.”

One of the biggest ergot hot spots is along the Saskatchewan and Alberta border. The amount of mycotoxins, especially fusarium, is also causing serious problems in feed.

Blakley said pellets made from weed screenings are the biggest problem. He believes manufacturers should test every ingredient before pelleting.

“It appears the pelleting process makes the ergot more bioavailable,” he said.

Ergot toxicity affects cattle in several ways, including the hormone prolactin, which enhances milk flow. One poisoning of ergot any time in the lactation will reduce lactation levels.

Some ergot alkaloids are also related to LSD and psychedelically affect cattle. The most common alkaloids restrict blood vessels, which cause extremities such as feet, ears, teats and tails to fall off in cold weather because of the reduced blood flow.

The new Canadian Feed Research Centre in North Battleford, Sask., plans to study ergot as part of its mandate to develop high-value animal feed from low-value crops.

The centre installed a Swedishdesigned BoMill seed sorter that can remove ergot from grain and leave all the grain. The BoMill sorts seed by crude protein level rather than colour and can operate at three tonnes per hour.

Seminar times are 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

For more information contact the local Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development (MAFRD) GO Office.

Monday, January 6 – Vita Tuesday, January 7 – Arborg Wednesday, January 8 – Ste. Rose Thursday, January 9 – Pipestone Friday, January 10 – Holland

Topics and speakers include: Brian Perillat, Canfax – Beef Market Forecast and Update Dr. Wayne Tomlinson, MAFRD – Ask the Vet Session New Forage and Beef Price Insurance – MAFRD and MASC

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ANIMAL PRODUCTION | THE NETHERLANDS

The Netherlands targets antibiotic resistance

BY BARBARA DUCKWORTH CALGARY BUREAU

EDE, Netherlands — Giving animals antibiotics as a routine management practice has become the exception in the Netherlands.

Heavy antibiotic use on Dutch farms prompted the government to introduce a policy of reduced use and an eventual ban on use as growth promotants or for prophylactic care.

It did not end the use of antimicrobials, but a sharp decrease in their use has been documented, say officials from the country’s economic affairs ministry, which also oversees agriculture.

Antibiotics may be bought in the European Union only with a veterinarian’s prescription. Farmers may no longer buy them over the counter.

“If the animals are sick, we have to use them,” Ferry Leenstra, project manager of sustainable animal husbandry at Wageningen University in the Netherlands, told a recent Canadian tour group hosted by the ministry.

The watershed moment came in 2008 when resistance to powerful drugs in human medicine became an increasing international problem.

The Netherlands was among the highest users of livestock antibiotics in Europe, and people began worrying that resistance could be transferred from animals to humans.

“We have a very low level of resistance in the human population in this country and people working in health care would like to keep it that way,” said Albert Meijering of the economic affairs ministry.

Alarm began to grow over zoonotic diseases such BSE, Q fever and bluetongue as early as 1997. The Netherlands was hit by a wave of contagious diseases including classical swine fever in 1997, when millions of pigs had to be destroyed, followed by

Western Producer reporter Barbara Duckworth travelled to The Netherlands to explore that country’s animal handling and welfare policies and filed this report.

Antibiotic use for growth promotion was banned in the European Union in 2006. Hogs and other animals raised in the Netherlands are given antibiotics only when they are sick. | BARBARA DUCKWORTH PHOTO many cases of foot-and-mouth disease, avian influenza and Q fever over the next 10 years.

The public watched the mass destruction of millions of animals and began to question what was happening on Dutch farms. “ Pe o p l e d o n o t d i s c r i m i nat e between zoonotic diseases like Q fever and for instance, foot-andmouth disease, which is quite harmless to humans,” he said.

Antimicrobial resistance was seen as a potential new zoonotic disease,

even though it appears most of the resistance risk still comes from use in human health care rather than what is used in livestock.

Nevertheless, the government wanted changes.

“The situation was rather clear at the end of the previous decade,” Meijering said. “It was time to start a reduction policy.”

Farmers could still use antibiotics for growth promotion until 2005, but by 2006 the practice had been banned in the EU. Prophylactic care, in which

animals receive regular doses for disease prevention, was banned in 2011.

Reduction depended on self regulation, and stakeholders were asked for action plans on prudent use.

A central database of use has been mandatory since 2011, in which veterinarians record medication use for livestock and pets. This database will be open for public scrutiny next year.

Farmers are licensed and can no longer deliver their products to the marketplace if they don’t follow the new guidelines.

Starting in 2010, they were encouraged to improve herd health management as well as create mandatory health and treatment plans at the farm level.

As well, a policy on prudent antibiotic use was established in 2011 so that livestock were treated only when they showed serious signs of disease or placed others at risk in the herd.

The government set a reduction target of 70 percent by 2015.

Statistics show that the use of fluroquinolones dropped 45 percent between 2009 and 2011 and cephalosporin, which is often used to treat poultry, dropped 94 percent. Both classes of antibiotics have shown antimicrobial resistance problems.

“It went down faster than we intended. We were rather amazed about that,” said Meijering.

Antibiotic use is down in weaners, feeder pigs and broilers.

Treatments for dairy cows haven’t

dropped by as much, but their use was not that high to begin with so it is difficult to show a major change.

No information is available on production losses or disease levels for comparison purposes.

A reduction in antibiotic use hasn’t significantly affected hogs, but veal calf deaths are increasing.

Sales of these medications are dropping steadily in the Netherlands, although they aren’t expected to ever reach the low levels reported in Scandinavia.

Denmark banned the use of antibiotics in food animals in 1997, except by veterinary prescription. Its antibiotic use was always lower than in the Netherlands.

As well, the country has more sheep and cattle, which are typically treated differently than animals raised in confinement.

Antibiotic use in The Netherlands has received a colour coded designation for farm quality assurance programs: green means no specific action is needed, orange indicates action is required and red means farms must take immediate measures to reduce use.

The system encourages more oneto-one contact between herd managers and the veterinarians who are supposed to administer the treatments.

Farmers are still able to administer them in many situations, but Meijering said the veterinarian is always responsible for what happens.

COMPARE THE NUMBERS The Netherlands

Alberta

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41,526 sq. kilometres 17 million people Four million cattle 12 million hogs

661,848 sq. km Four million people 5.5 million cattle 1.4 million hogs

Source: Netherlands ministry of economic affairs, Statistics Canada

HOG PRODUCTION | WEIGHT GAIN

Correct feed type, uniform amount aids feed efficiency Ensure adequate energy | While small feed particles improve feed efficiency for finishing pigs, nursery pigs should have pelleted feed

BY BARBARA DUCKWORTH CALGARY BUREAU

RED DEER — There is a genetic component to feed efficiency, but hog producers can do other things to improve weight gain, says a Kansas State University nutritionist.

“Dietary feed efficiency is relatively a simple formula,” Steve Dritz told the recent Red Deer Swine Technology Workshop.

At the simplest level it is a measure of the total amount of feed delivered divided by weight gain of the group.

The key is to get consistent measurements of the females and their diets as well as design a proper ration formulation with the correct ingredients. Growth is more uniform with properly mixed diets.

Adequate energy is required, but so are proper amino acid levels, with lysine being the most important.

“Feed manufacturing has become

much more critical,” Dritz said.

Considerable research has been done recently in the United States on feed particle size and its effect on feed efficiency. It has been determined that feed efficiency improves 1.2 percent for each 100 micron decrease in particle size.

For example, reducing a corn particle size in a meal diet to 500 microns or less improves efficiency.

Dritz recommended 500 to 600 microns for grain that is fed in meal form. Smaller particles can be used in finishing pigs if flow ability is maintained.

However, fine feed for nursery pigs has a negative impact. Pelleted feed is a good option, but it is important to consider the added costs to make pellets and maintain quality.

“You can lose all the feed efficiency benefits if you have poor pellets.”

Good health and proper barn management are also critical factors in

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feed efficiency.

Disease knocks down performance and growth rate because sick pigs may continue to eat but do not gain weight. Feeding systems need to be clean and in good repair.

“Remember that duct tape is not a building material,” he said.

Barn temperature must be consistent because chilling or over-heating pigs results in inefficient use of feed.

Feed line setups need to be in good working order to make sure all pigs receive feed.

Feeder design should also control waste, which can occur in spills, while

pigs are eating, as they back away from the feeder, during fighting at the feeder or stepping in and out of the feeder.

Pigs should stand perpendicular to the feeder so there is decreased rooting and less pig-to-pig interaction.

Record keeping at Alberta’s Sunterra Farms is critical to managing the feeding system. Scott Hyshka said the farm, which raises 4,300 sows at several sites, assumes each sow will eat 1.1 tonnes of feed per year.

Farm workers also learn to body condition score sows so that feed can be adjusted early in their gestation period. They have found that constant monitoring keeps the sows in consistent shape.

“Although visual condition scoring is a nice and efficient system, we do want to do some scanning and check to see and calibrate,” he said.

Ultrasound equipment may be used to obtain back fat estimates at the sow’s last rib.

Sunterra uses a system designed at Kansas State University: • Condition 1 is very thin and could be a welfare issue. There are no fat reserves and ribs are showing.

These animals should be removed from the herd, although young ones may be removed and offered an ad lib diet.

• Condition 2 is thin with no fat reserves between the legs but some coverage over the ribs.

• Condition 3 is preferred with no cavities around the tail and no sunken flanks.

• Condition 4 has more fat reserves.

• Condition 5 is grossly fat.

Sows with a 3.5 condition score will not receive extra feed at Sunterra, but the thinner ones under three will receive a two pound bump in feed at 90 days of gestation.

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Johne’s disease prevention, diagnosis remains a challenge ANIMAL HEALTH

JAMIE ROTHENBURGER, DVM

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Canadian Angus Association president Kevin Blair of Lanigan, Sask., addressed those gathered at the grand opening of the new headquarters. | BARBARA DUCKWORTH PHOTO ANGUS | NEW FACILITY

Angus association opens new Calgary headquarters Canada’s largest breed | Breeders told to think about ways to entice new beef consumers

BY BARBARA DUCKWORTH CALGARY BUREAU

The Canadian Angus Association has opened a new office on the outskirts of Calgary.

Angus Central is an 11,441 sq. foot building that houses the association’s administration as well as the breed’s 108 year Canadian history.

That history also tells part of the Canadian beef story as well, said association chief executive officer Rob Smith.

The association has considered building its own offices and archives for years. Money was set aside to pursue that opportunity as the breed increased in popularity.

The decision to buy land in Rocky

View County and build was made easier as property in Calgary became too expensive and rent for the current premises grew to $140,000 per year, said past president Gary Latimer.

Angus is Canada’s largest breed, and association members at the grand opening Dec. 11 were reminded they are also part of the larger beef fraternity as suppliers of breeding stock to the commercial industry.

“The beef industry has changed its global footprint. What do we want to do about it?” said president Kevin Blair.

“Think about the consumer and the eating experience every time that consumer eats beef. The real competition is not the guy down the road. It is the non-beef eating consumer.”

ohne’s disease has long been recognized as an economically important disease in dairy cattle, but it actually affects a wide variety of ruminants.

Other species that it affects include beef cattle, sheep, goats, llamas, alpacas and wildlife such as deer, bison, elk and antelope.

The disease is caused by mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis (MAP), a master of evading the immune system. The bacteria is able to avoid white blood cells and cause tremendous inflammation.

The intestines eventually become so thick that nutrients cannot be absorbed. The affected animal loses weight and may eventually die from the infection. There are no effective treatments.

Clinical signs of Johne’s in cattle include weight loss, diarrhea and bottle jaw and typically occur in cattle between the ages of two and six.

Other diseases look similar, including coccidiosis, parasitism and several mineral deficiencies.

Sheep and goats affected with Johne’s show different signs. They are often afflicted with weight loss and poor wool quality but not diarrhea.

Johne’s is found worldwide and causes the most trouble where intensive animal production is practised.

MAP is spread primarily through feces, although fetuses can be infected while still within the uterus. Animals younger than weaning age are most susceptible to infection and

Johne’s disease affects a variety of ruminants, including alpacas. | FILE PHOTO are typically exposed to the bacteria by eating feces-contaminated feed.

The severity of the disease seems to depend on the amount of bacteria with which an animal is infected.

Scottish researchers said in a recent edition of the Veterinary Journal that they have identified a link between wild rabbits and Johne’s. They found that farms with more infected rabbits were more likely to have trouble controlling Johne’s in their herds.

The finding suggests that wildlife reservoirs may play a key role in controlling the disease at the farm level.

Problems with diagnosis and prevention remain the biggest impairment to effectively managing Johne’s at the herd or flock level.

Inexpensive and safe vaccines are available to prevent other diseases such as clostridial infections, but Johne’s is much more complicated to manage.

Growing the bacteria from feces is the standard way to confirm infection in a suspected case, but it is technically challenging and can take up to six months.

DNA testing is rapid and takes only a few days to get results, but it is not a magic bullet in Johne’s.

As well, infected animals can live for years before showing signs of illness.

Clinical cases of Johne’s represent the tip of the iceberg at the herd level.

Only a small percentage of the infect-

ed animals develop clinical disease, while the rest live as bacteria factories, shedding MAP in their feces and providing ample opportunity for spread to other herd mates.

The structure of MAP’s cell wall makes it remarkably resistant to environmental conditions that would kill other types of bacteria, including heat, acidity, drying and chemical disinfectants.

Meanwhile, human health researchers are grappling with the controversial question of whether MAP is related to Crohn’s disease in humans.

This debilitating condition is a form of chronic inflammatory bowl disease, which has been linked to the same bacterium that causes Johne’s in animals.

MAP is shed in the milk of infected cows and it has been proposed that contaminated milk may be the route through which humans become infected.

MAP is also known to rarely infect non-ruminant species such as dogs and cats, so it isn’t surprising that it would also make the jump to infecting humans.

However, this issue requires further research to definitively establish the cause and effect relationship.

Dr. Jamie Rothenburger is a veterinary pathology resident at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan.

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Flying, sipping and snorkeling; new experiences in Mexico COWBOY LOGIC

RYAN TAYLOR

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ur winter on the northern Plains is off to a cold start. The mercury has spent a lot more time below the zero than above the zero, according to Mr. Fahrenheit’s discomfort scale.

It made me wonder all the more why it was I got on the plane to head back north after a week on the Yucatan peninsula of sunny Mexico.

I suppose it was a sense of responsibility, an affinity for the ranch and the cows who were depending on me, my love of state and country and an

appreciation for the economy, opportunities and infrastructure of this land.

That and I don’t think we could really afford to live on a beach resort year round.

However, for seven days we did all we could to boost the local tourist economy around Puerto Morelos, Mexico, add a little colour to my normally pale rancher hide and give the kids some experiences in a distant land and culture.

We always hope our children will get opportunities that we never had.

It’s good to see a little progress between the generations. I was lucky enough to have opportunities my parents never had, things like college and travel and relative peace and security.

I thought it was pretty good that I got my first ride on a jet plane when I was 14 years old to attend a national horse judging contest. The trip to

Mexico gave our children their first frequent flyer miles at the ages of nine, seven and five.

It didn’t take them long to learn the routine. After one leg of the trip, our seven-year-old anxiously awaited his next dose of Sprite and mini pretzels when the kind flight attendant came by with the cart.

They figured out that they preferred the bigger planes with the screens on the seat back in front of them rather than the smaller planes with just a Sky Mall catalog and an air sickness bag to entertain them.

Our five-year-old experienced serious luggage separation anxiety when we made her check her bag and assured her that it would be at our destination when we got there.

Luckily, the airline didn’t make liars out of us, and the bag did show up. She might have been a jaded air

traveller for life if that little pink bag hadn’t popped up on the baggage carousel.

The heights of air travel didn’t bother anyone, which was probably good practice for the zip lining adventure we had over the jungle at a place called Xplor.

Climb several stories of stairs towards the sky, strap on the harness, hook it up to four small pulleys on two steel cables and walk off the cliff.

Every kid did it, so it looks like they’ll all make fearless windmill mechanics someday.

I wasn’t much of a swimmer until I went to Bible camp when I was 12 and jumped into a lake that was deeper than I was tall.

However, our kids are all pretty confident swimmers, thanks to my wife’s commitment to driving 80 kilometres round trip every day for two weeks each summer for swimming lessons.

So, they didn’t mind jumping into the water to go snorkeling with me at a place called Xel Ha and out on the coral reef in the Caribbean Sea. I lost count of the number of bright hued tropical fish we saw, and the colours and kinds of coral.

Even though they are young, I’m guessing our kids will remember the trip as we recount its tales in years to come.

They’ll be more worldly than I was at their age. They’ll know that there are places in this world where people look different than us, speak a different language and live in places with different trees and animals and natural beauty.

And that, I think, is a good thing for kids, and all of us, to know.

Ryan Taylor is a rancher, writer and senator in the state legislature from Towner, North Dakota.

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Catering to customer key to cornering markets Australia aims to satisfy | Promotion agency keen on developing beef cuts suitable for customers’ cuisine

BY BARBARA DUCKWORTH CALGARY BUREAU

Australia will ship 1.1 million tonnes of beef this year, making it the world’s second largest exporter, even though it has only 28.5 million cattle.

It got there because of an industry wide mindset that the customer is always right.

“The export market is our focus so we really are going to do anything we can do to make sure our export markets are likely going to stay with Australian product,” said Tim McRae of Meat and Livestock Australia, a producer-owned promotion agency with more than 47,000 members.

Japan is the prime market and most of the shipments are in the form of cuts suited to the Japanese palate.

“We built our export model around grass fed beef and we are becoming a cut oriented business,” McRae told the Canfax Market Forum held in Calgary Nov. 27. “We are developing the cuts to suit the cuisine of those markets overseas.”

A new grading program, mandatory traceability and no added hormones sets it apart.

Australia did not register the growth enhancers zilpaterol or ractopamine for beef. They were registered for the pork industry but not used because producers decided it might jeopardize their export chances.

A new quality grading system called Meat Standards Australia (MSA) has been offered for the last three years and is based on consumer research to assess cuts of beef and decide how they should be best prepared.

Producers and processors have to be accredited to be MSA graded. The country’s two major supermarkets

have adopted the scheme in 2,700 outlets. Fifty processors and 30,000 producers are certified.

Australia has had good success exporting beef, but the last 12 months have been the most rewarding because of China, which will likely buy 160,000 tonnes this year.

The country could probably not fill all the orders if China asked for more because it already outbid Japan on beef briskets.

Promotion and education is ongoing in 100 cities, and the Australians worked with chefs, retail and food service to see what was needed to best service their consumers.

“We are trying to adapt our product to their cuisine,” he said.

Indonesia is another major customer with 250 million consumers who do not eat pork because of Islamic dietary restrictions.

It has a large domestic herd, but logistics make it difficult to be self sufficient. It does have a large feeding industry, and one million Australian cattle were exported annually from the port of Brisbane until recently.

However, that trade ground to a halt in June 2010 when a television expose showed serious animal abuse issues.

Trade has recovered but comes with significant assurance schemes that must be followed in Indonesia.

With all that success in offshore sales, Australian producers face similar problems to their North American counterparts.

Market access continues to be a major concern because four trade agreements have been negotiated for five years with no deals signed. Without those deals, Australian beef going

AUSTRALIAN LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION • Meat and Livestock Australia is a producer owned organization. It handles generic marketing and assists branded companies.

A $5 per head levy provides an annual budget of $175 million.

• Japan is the best customer in terms of value and volume. It has bought 308, 537 tonnes in 2013.

• Exports to South Korea during 2012-13 totalled 141,555 tonnes, up 12 percent from the previous year.

Source: Meat and Livestock Australia

• Australian beef and veal exports for 2013 reached 985,000 tonnes as of Nov. 25. Some of that additional beef was the result of drought induced sales.

• Lamb exports are also at record levels at 189,800 tonnes, up nearly 1,200 tonnes.

• Beef exports to Canada consist almost entirely of manufacturing beef used in further processing.

Canada accepted nearly 8,200 tonnes last year and close to 11,000 tonnes this year.

into Japan, for example, is still subject to high tariffs of 38 percent.

In addition, producers are aging, land is expensive and domestic beef consumption is dropping, displaced by chicken and pork. Many want to retire and few people are entering

because of the high cost of land and better opportunities in the resource industry, particularly mining.

The soil is poor, water is scarce and the climate is changing.

A persistent drought lasted from 2001-09, while the period from Janu-

ary 2010 to April 2012 was the wettest in Australian history. Widespread flooding occurred.

Drought has returned since May 2012 and reversed any benefits agriculture enjoyed from the previous wet years.

Job Opportunities Community Pasture Program – Pasture Riders Seasonal vacancies are anticipated in several locations in Saskatchewan and Manitoba (community pastures within the districts of Rosetown, North Battleford, Watrous, Weyburn, Maple Creek, Foam Lake, Swift Current, Dauphin and Brandon).

Pasture riders are required to check, treat and move cattle on horseback, monitor range conditions, monitor stock water and repair or rebuild fences.

Salary starts at $21.87/hour (pursuant to the Operational Services collective agreement between the Treasury Board of Canada and the Public Service Alliance of Canada, and other public service benefits).

Pasture riders are eligible for an annual horse allowance of up to $1,750 based on 135 days of employment.

Qualifications: - Proficiency in English is essential - Experience in checking, treating and moving cattle on horseback - Must supply a minimum of two (2) fully fit, sound, trained working horses and related tack and equipment Open to persons residing in Canada and Canadian citizens residing abroad.

For more information on these positions, please contact: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Programs Branch, Community Pasture Program, at 306-523-6817 or email at community.pastures@agr.gc.ca An ongoing inventory will be established from resumes received for the 2014 season.

Interested individuals should submit resumes by mail, fax or email to: AAFC – Programs Branch 300, 2010 12th Avenue, Regina, Saskatchewan S4P 0M3 Attention: Community Pasture Program Fax: 306-780-7166 Email: community.pastures@agr.gc.ca Applications received before March 3, 2014 will be given first consideration for the 2014 season.

For further information on Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, visit www.agr.gc.ca We thank all candidates who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration in the process will be contacted. The Public Service of Canada is committed to Employment Equity. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, please advise of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

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DAIRY | PRODUCTION

Researcher probes feed, milk quality relationship Feeding strategy | Official hopes to decrease the amount of saturated fatty acids in milk

BY MARGARET EVANS FREELANCE WRITER

LINDELL BEACH, B.C. — A Finnish researcher is trying to figure out if milk can be made more healthful by changing what cows eat.

Anni Halmemies-Beauchet-Filleau of MTT Agrifood Research had studied the role of forage species and their lipid metabolism in ruminants for her doctoral thesis. She wanted to know whether the feed given to dairy cattle could contain more unsaturated fatty acids. If so, what would be the desired forage and how should it be fed?

What she found is that it is possible to feed cows so that their milk naturally contains omega 3 and omega 9 fats.

“Milk and dairy products are a major source of medium chain and total saturated fatty acids,” said Halmemies-Beauchet-Filleau in an email interview.

“Furthermore, excessive consumption of saturated fatty acids is associated with an increase in cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk (which) is the leading cause of deaths worldwide. Lipids in forages are typically rich in essential polyunsaturated fatty acids.

“Depending on the production system, forages typically contribute between 25 percent and 100 percent of the energy requirements of lactating cows. Forages also represent a natural, environmentally sustainable, and relatively inexpensive

source of nutrients for ruminants.”

According to an MTT news release, the aim of the research was to develop a feeding strategy to decrease the percentage of saturated fatty acids in milk and increase unsaturated fats, especially oleic acid (omega 9) and alpha-linolenic acid (omega 3).

About 50 percent of milk fat is generated in dairy cows’ mammary glands, while the rest comes from fats in forage.

However, unsaturated fats in forage become saturated fats in the rumen during a digestion process called biohydrogenation.

Halmemies-Beauchet-Filleau said palmitic acid is the predominant saturated fatty acid in milk fat and oleic acid is the predominant unsaturated fatty acid in milk.

“Palmitic acid ranges typically in bovine milk fat from 25 percent to 40 percent, and oleic acid from 15 percent to 25 percent,” she said.

However, these values changed when the research focused on different feeding regimens.

One test focused on feeding fresh grass, while other tests were based on hay or silage prepared both with and without an acid-based additive.

The greatest advantageous effect on lipid metabolism came from feeding cows on fresh pasture or freshly cut grass.

“In the present work, feeding fresh grass compared with grass hay decreased milk fat palmitic acid content from 37 percent to 27 percent and increased that of oleic acid from

Researchers found red clover decreased the amount of fatty acids in cattle’s rumen when replacing grass silage. | AILA VANHATALO, UNIVERSITY OF HELSINKI, FINLAND PHOTO 15 percent to 23 percent,” she said. “(However), feeding hay relative to fresh grass resulted in lower mammary uptake of preformed medium and long chain fatty acids from plasma that are known to inhibit the synthesis of saturated fatty acids in the mammary gland.”

The researchers also replaced grass silage with red clover silage to further research the value of feeding fresh grass.

An eight acre field was sown with red clover as a test plot on the University of Helsinki research farm in Viikki. The clover was harvested as silage for the experiment, and the red clover was offered to the dairy cows along with a camelina supplement.

Camelina contains 40 percent protein and 35 percent oil high in omega 3 fatty acids when made into meal. It

can produce more than 150 litres per acre of vegetable oil and up to 400 kilograms per acre of high protein animal meal.

“About 2.4 kg of camelina press cake per cow per day were fed on an air dry basis,” Halmemies-BeauchetFilleau said.

“Fatty acid intake was 173 grams per day higher in cows fed camelina press cake relative to the unsupplemented control diet. Replacing grass silage with red clover accomplished a distinct decrease in the saturation of fatty acids in the rumen and increased the concentration of alpha-linolenic acid in milk fat.”

The current results did not fully clarify the role of red clover in the protection of dietary lipids from biohydrogenation in the rumen, but the theory is that it seems more probable

that changes in rumen microbial community and digestion kinetics could be important factors.

“Feeding fresh grass enhanced the mammary uptake of preformed fatty acids, including saturated palmitic acid and unsaturated oleic and alpha-linolenic acids, that seemed to inhibit the synthesis of saturated fatty acids in the mammary gland,” she said.

“It is probable that mobilization of adipose tissue contributed to a higher supply of fatty acid for the mammary gland. We are not certain what drives the plausible mobilization of adipose tissue, but changes in hormonal status could be one option.

More research is needed to investigate the mechanisms behind the mobilization of adipose in cows fed fresh forage.”

LABOUR | FOREIGN WORKERS

Growers tout mutual benefits of seasonal workers program Canada and Jamaica | Employers say Seasonal Agricultural Workers Program could be improved with citizenship incentives

BY JEFFREY CARTER FREELANCE WRITE

BLENHEIM, Ont. — Two Canadian farmers were among 180 people recognized during Jamaica’s National Heroes Day last October.

“We’ve been working in the agricultural management for a long time,” said Ken Forth, who grows broccoli and lettuce near Ancaster.

“The awards were not so much about being employers as about making these programs work.”

The other recipient was Hector Delanghe, an apple grower near Blenheim.

Forth and Delanghe are directors with Ontario’s Foreign Agricultural Resource Management Services and have employed Jamaican workers at their farms through the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Program (SAWP) for many years.

They said SAWP provides eco-

nomic and social benefits for all the countries involved: Canada, Mexico and several Caribbean nations.

“The prime minister (Portia Simpson-Miller) talked to me about the economic value the farm workers bring back to her country,” Delanghe said.

“I said, ‘it’s a win-win situation because our country needs your workers to grow food in Canada.’ …

When we sit in a room together, we c a n hav e s o m e g i v e a n d s o m e take.”

Forth said his Jamaican employees have often used their Canadian earnings to put their children through school.

Without jobs in Canada, even a high school education is out of reach for many, he added.

Forth and Delanghe acknowledged that SAWP has been criticized in some circles, but they

Hector Delanghe works alongside one of his Canadian employees, Sadie Bowlen, at his Chatham-Kent farm near Blenheim. | JEFFERY CARTER PHOTO insisted it a model program that includes safeguards for employees and employers.

SAWP began as an agreement between Jamaica and Canada but was gradually expanded to include

other Caribbean countries and Mexico.

Forth and Delanghe feel the program could be improved by providing interested workers with a chance to become Canadian citizens.

Delanghe said honest and hard working people who have already contributed to Canada through their SAWP employment and other lowskilled temporary work programs should have that opportunity, regardless of their level of education or bank account.

“I think Canada needs more immigration, and our birth rate proves that.”

Delanghe and Forth employ workers who have been returning to their farms for many years.

SAWP is part of Canada’s Temporary Foreign Workers Program.

Workers employed in agriculture represent close to 10 percent of all temporary workers in Canada.

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GENETICS | DISEASE

Researchers building new stem rust resistance Gene discoveries | Canadian officials working to stack resistant genes to guard crops against Ug99 stem rust

BY BRIAN CROSS SASKATOON NEWSROOM

The discovery of three wheat genes that are resistant to Ug99 stem rust will help the Canadian wheat industry stay a step ahead of the devastating wheat disease.

Canadian researchers, led by Agriculture Canada wheat pathologist Tom Fetch, have identified three previously undescribed wheat genes that are resistant to Ug99.

Ug99 is a deadly race of stem rust that was first discovered in Uganda in 1999.

It has since spread to other wheat producing countries, where it has overcome other sources of genetic resistance in existing wheat varieties.

The new genes identified by Fetch are in various stages of mapping and utilization.

The first, SrCad, was identified in 2005 and has been used in experimental wheat crosses for the past seven years.

The first new Canadian wheat lines that contain the SrCad gene are nearing registration and could be available to Canadian growers within five or 10 years, hopefully before Ug99 reaches Canada.

The eventual goal is to stack two or more of the Ug99 resistant genes in new Canadian wheat varieties.

Stacking resistant genes allows plant breeders to prolong resistance and protect Canadian wheat production from Ug99.

“These rusts move fairly quickly on the wind, and the spores can move quite a long ways sometimes … and as well they can move on the clothes of tourists,” said Fetch, part of a Canadian research team that recently received $1.26 million in research funding under the Growing Forward 2 framework.

“We’re in the process now of developing better molecular markers, so we can stack these genes together and prolong resistance.”

The $1.26 million announced in November is the second round of funding to support Fetch’s Ug99 research.

In 2009, the project received $13 million in government funding.

The initial project involved 18 scientists, including pathology experts, geneticists, molecular marker experts and wheat breeders.

The second phase of research will continue work that has been accomplished since 2009 and will involve many of the same experts.

Fetch’s interest in Ug99 resistance took a major step forward in 2005 when he planted 100 Canadian wheat varieties in Ug99 nurseries in Kenya to check for resistance.

Of the 100 varieties tested, only two showed resistance.

“That first year was quite an eye opener because I only had two good lines and pretty much everything else was susceptible,” Fetch said.

The two Canadian varieties that showed resistance were Cadillac and Peace.

Both contained the Lr34 gene, which is known to provide resistance against some types of wheat rust.

They also contained a second gene that has since been mapped and named SrCad. Fetch said one of the main challenges in dealing with Ug99 is its ability to overcome existing sources of rust resistance in wheat varieties that have already been commercialized.

“There are some effective resistance genes, like SrCad, but in general, as a fungal race of stem rust …

Ug99 has a very high virulence pattern,” he said.

“Virulence is a term that we use to talk about the capability to attack specific genes, so something that has a lot of virulence can actually overcome most of the stem rust resistance genes that are known to exist in wheat varieties all over the world, including Canada.”

Because of its high virulence, Ug99 was able to overcome natural resistance conferred by another gene,

Sr31 gene, which was used widely by wheat breeders around the world.

“Sr31 provided really good resistance to stem rust … and until Ug99 came along, there really weren’t any stem rust races known that could actually attack (Sr31),” he said.

“A lot of wheat breeding programs used that gene and they used only that gene (to fight stem rust) … but once Ug99 came along, they kind of had all of their eggs in one basket and a whole stack of cards came tumbling down in a lot of countries. In a lot of places in the world, everything became susceptible.”

Canadian wheat breeders did not use Sr31 because it had a negative impact on wheat quality In addition to SrCad, Fetch’s team identified two other genes resistant to Ug99.

The SrWeb gene was found in Webster wheat, an old winter wheat line that originated in Russia and is used by pathologists as a check against other strains of wheat rust.

The SrTr-6a gene was identified in an experimental wheat line.

Scientists are developing molecular markers that will allow those genes to be more easily incorporated into new wheat varieties.

“All three were genes that hadn’t been published before and the even better news is that all three of them

The Ug99 race of stem rust, which has yet to be found in Canada, has overcome resistance in wheat varieties in other countries. | FILE PHOTO

appear to come from a common wheat background, meaning they are very easy to use by wheat breeders,” Fetch said.

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Firm touts seeding technology

Stock markets generally rose over the holidays, supported by a belief that global economies, particularly the U.S., are gathering momentum.

Data from Japan showed signs its government effort to halt deflation is working. The TSX composite rose about eight percent this year, lagging behind exceptional gains in U.S. markets.

Looking for investors | President hopes Clean Seed Capital can become farmer owned company

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Farmers will have an opportunity to invest in a new seeder manufacturing company that wants to put micromanagement into precision seeding.

Last June, CleanSeed Agricultural Technology’s CX-6 Smart Seeder won the people’s choice innovation award at Canada’s Farm Progress Show in Regina.

The British Columbia company, which is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange, plans to return to this year’s show with seeder drill units and then organize a subsequent field demonstration day. It hopes these initiatives will lead to orders.

The CX-6 Smart Seeder’s leading edge technology allows it to apply and electronically meter up to six products at the same time with control over each seed run.

“I don’t know if we have actually leapfrogged. I think we are just trying to catch up with what is already somewhat out there,” said Graeme Lempriere, chief executive officer of Clean Seed Capital Group.

“The world has gone electronics crazy. Everybody has an iPhone, a pad … they can stream music from their phones but these assets have got ahead of the assets in the (farm) field. We have taken the technology available to other aspects and we have applied it to (seeding).”

Launching a new company, let alone a new technology, is a daunting task, but Lempriere hopes appearances at shows such as Agri-Trend’s recent 2013 Farm Forum Event in Saskatoon will generate interest — not just in the seeder but also in the company.

“We want the farmer to become the shareholder in control of this business,” he said.

“We really want farmers to buy into this business. They don’t necessarily have to buy a drill, but they can buy into the philosophy of change that we are bringing to the market.”

The company recently launched a private share issue that raised $1.3 million in three days, all from farmers.

Lempriere said the company’s origins began with his father, who developed an interest in no-till farming in the 1980s and started developing the system’s openers and other components in the late-1990s. The first machines were small and designed with the developing world in mind.

More recently, the company became involved with Colin Rosengren, a farmer and businessperson from Midale, Sask., who is now Clean Seed’s vice-president for agronomic practices. “ He b e c a m e a n i nv e s t o r a n d brought his expertise and we started

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Mark Tommasi of Clean Seed Capital Group explains to farmers at Agri-Trend’s FarmForum Event in Saskatoon how the CX-6 seeder works. | D’ARCE MCMILLAN PHOTOS

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to take the components that we had developed for other technologies and applying them for technology to address the prairie market,” Lempriere said.

Agronomists are able to use precision farming tools such as field mapping, soil sampling, combine yield monitors and satellite images to develop detailed recipes of seed and nutrients to apply at planting time.

However, existing seeding technology has limited ability to execute the recipes.

The CX-6 Smart Seeder is designed to deliver the recipe on a foot-by-foot basis.

“Instead of mapping it out per acre, you can map it out to the foot and at the end of the day, per foot to a farmer makes a difference.… One of our big drivers is to save on inputs,” Lempriere said.

Overlap should be eliminated and when the unit make a turn, the slow moving inside section will slow the feed of seed and fertilizer while the fast moving outside sections will increase the feed.

The metering system is in a cartridge in the box directly above each blade opener. Each cartridge has six mini hoppers equipped with electric stepper motors controlled through Bluetooth wireless signals. The blade opener is triple shot, and the metering system uses a foam wheel that is gentle on seed.

The electronics and motors have been proven in other applications and are rugged, he said.

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Graeme Lempriere, Clean Seed Capital Group president, says the CX-6 Smart Seeder delivers six products at the same time on a foot-by-foot basis, saving producers money on inputs.

However, the cartridge can be easily swapped out with a replacement if something goes wrong.

The main air cart’s capacity is 450 bushels, and the company has designed inexpensive nurse carts that will allow virtually non-stop seeding.

They can be unhooked, refilled and repositioned so that they are ready when needed by the main cart.

Lempriere said he expects a 60-foot drill with air cart will cost about

$500,000. The nurse carts should cost about $50,000.

The electronics and seed box cartridges for the first units will be made at the company’s plant in Burnaby and sent to Rosengren’s farm manufacturing shop for mounting on the seeder frame.

Lempriere hopes the full manufacturing process can be moved to the Prairies if the product catches on and more investment money is raised.

Lavalin wins contract KHOBAR, Saudi Arabia (Reuters) — Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Ma’aden) has awarded three contracts worth $2.26 billion to Canadian and Asian companies concerning its new phosphate mining and production project.

Canada’s SNC Lavalin and China’s Sinopec Engineering Group have won a deal to build a power plant and a sulfuric acid plant, which has a production capacity of 4.9 million tonnes.

The projects are due to be completed in 2016. Ma’aden aims to close fundraising for its $7 billion phosphate project before the end of the year.

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DNT AG SUMMIT | FINANCING THE FUTURE

Lock in interest rates to reduce risk: farm lender Prepare for higher costs, lower profit | Increase working capital, restructure debt or consider operating line of credit

BY SEAN PRATT SASKATOON NEWSROOM

CHICAGO, Ill. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; One of the largest farm lenders in the United States says itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time for farmers to consider locking in interest rates and building working capital.

Bill Johnson, president of Farm Credit Mid-America, said agriculture is heading into a period of higher interest rates and lower commodity prices.

There appears to be a growing appetite in Washington to end the U.S. quantitative easing program, which pumps $85 billion a month into the U.S. economy.

The winding down of that program will lead to a hike in long-term interest rates. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We do believe as interest rates rise that we will see some challenges that will cause some money to come out of agriculture,â&#x20AC;? Johnson told the 2013 DTN Ag Summit.

Speculative money will leave com-

If they have financed things on very short terms, they could consider lengthening that out and actually take some of that cash back.

BILL JOHNSON FARM CREDIT MID-AMERICA

modities as interest rates rise and head back into things like bonds, which combined with recent supply side pressures could trim peak grain prices by up to 40 percent.

Johnson said farmers need to prepare themselves for a period of higher debt costs and lower grain revenues. One way they can do that is by borrowing at todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attractive terms. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t locked in your interest rates, somewhere in the next few

months might be a time you might want to consider that,â&#x20AC;? he said.

Farm Credit Mid-America is a coop that has loaned $20 billion to 97,000 farmer members in Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee.

Johnson advised growers to fix todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rates for the entire life of the loan rather than just the next five years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you can get that protection and take that risk off the table, it would make sense to us to do that,â&#x20AC;? he said.

Johnson also said growers should ensure they have adequate working capital, or cash and marketable inventories, to service their current liabilities such as operating lines of credit and principal and interest on term debt.

Farms have been making good money the last few years, but that doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mean they have a lot of available funds. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen tremendous investment back into the operations over the last five years,â&#x20AC;? he said in an interview following his presentation.

Farmers have been buying land and investing in new equipment. â&#x20AC;&#x153;While theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve made a lot of money, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s less in cash reserves maybe than they should have going forward,â&#x20AC;? said Johnson.

Large agribusinesses such as John Deere and Case IH have been putting cash reserves aside in advance of the anticipated downturn in the farm economy. Some growers have been saving as well, but others have gone

on spending sprees.

Johnson foresees increased grain price volatility in the coming years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That will require more working capital. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s your first line of defense,â&#x20AC;? he told the conference.

The easiest way to build working capital is to retain profits. Grain prices fell dramatically this year, but many growers experienced the best yields of their lives, so they should have the wherewithal to build working capital.

Another solution is to restructure debt. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If they have financed things on very short terms, they could consider lengthening that out and actually take some of that cash back,â&#x20AC;? he said.

Many growers have been operating their farms with cash in recent years, but Johnson said it might be a good time to take out an operating line of credit to prepare for tougher times ahead. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need it may be the best time to get that loan,â&#x20AC;? he said.

FARM POLICY | TAXATION ISSUES

â&#x20AC;&#x2122;Tis the season for giving, and sometimes for taking away MONEY IN YOUR POCKET

incurred in the year from farming) to $17,500 from $8,750.

CRA gives like Santa

GRANT DIAMOND

H

ow does the Canada Revenue Agency stack up against Santa Claus in new tax presents for the 2013 tax year?

Well, sometimes the comparison might be more appropriate with Scrooge than Santa, but some goodies have been given out along the way as well.

CRA saves like Scrooge The Scrooge category included a decision to restrict farm losses.

Based on an interpretation of an old Supreme Court case (the Moldowan decision), CRA used to restrict farm losses where farming was not the predominant source of income for the farmer.

The Supreme Court reversed its position in 2012 in the Craig decision, saying a full deduction of farm losses could be made where the taxpayer places significant emphasis on both farming and non-farming sources of income, even if farming is subordinate to other sources of income.

Not at all happy with this decision, the federal government in its 2013 budget simply changed the Income Tax Act to fit its interpretation that farming must be the principal source of income to avoid restricted losses.

Perhaps feeling a little guilty about this decision, the government proposed to increase the limit of annual deductible farm losses (actual losses

In the spirit of giving, a taxpayer may be able to claim a first-time donorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s super credit (FDSC) on charitable donations for the 2013 to 2017 tax years.

Taxpayers who are first-time donors may be able to claim up to $1,000 in cash donations made after March 20, 2013. The credit is calculated by multiplying these donations by 25 percent.

It is in addition to the credit already allowed for these same donations claimed by the taxpayer and the taxpayerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s spouse or common-law partner.

To qualify as a first-time donor, neither the taxpayer nor taxpayerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s spouse or common-law partner can have claimed and been allowed a charitable donations tax credit after 2007. They may share the FDSC with their spouse or common-law partner, but the total combined donations claimed cannot exceed $1,000.

Another change relates to the period of time in which child adoption expenses may be claimed.

Adoptive parents may claim up to a maximum of $11,669 per child under the age of 18.

Parents can claim incurred expenses in the tax year, including the end of the adoption period. The adoption period has been extended for adoptions finalized in 2013 or later.

Pooled Registered Pension Plans (PRPPs) were also introduced last year.

They are a new kind of deferred income plan designed to provide retirement funds for employees and self-employed individuals who donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have access to a workplace pension.

An employee can enroll in a PRPP if

the employer chooses to participate in the plan.

A self-employed individual and/or an individual whose employer chooses not to participate can open a PRPP account by approaching a PRPP administrator directly.

As well, the start of the overseas employment tax creditâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2013-16 phase out period was introduced in 2013.

Grant Diamond is a tax analyst in Kelowna, B.C. with FBC, a company that specializes in farm tax. Contact: fbc@fbc.ca or 800-2651002.

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GRAINS Slaughter Cattle ($/cwt)

Steers 600-700 lb. (average $/cwt)

Grade A

Alberta

Live Dec. 13-19

Previous Dec. 6-12

Year ago

Rail Dec. 13-19

127.00-128.75 103.80-133.46 n/a 107.00-114.00

128.00 104.14-133.75 n/a 105.00-112.50

119.26 113.22 n/a 104.00

n/a 214.00-217.00 n/a n/a

211.75-213.75 212.00-216.00 n/a n/a

126.75 116.16-130.28 n/a 106.00-112.00

n/a 120.20-134.07 n/a 104.00-111.50

120.55 113.46 n/a 102.50

214.75 213.00-216.00 n/a n/a

n/a 211.00-215.00 n/a n/a

$160

Steers Alta.

Ont. Sask.

Man. Heifers Alta.

Ont. Sask.

Man.

$155

*Live f.o.b. feedlot, rail f.o.b. plant.

$165 $160 $155 $150

n/a $145 11/25 12/2 12/9 12/16 12/23 12/27

Saskatchewan $165

$150

$145 11/25 12/2 12/9 12/16 12/23 12/27

Manitoba $165 $160 $155 $150

n/a

$145 11/25 12/2 12/9 12/16 12/23 12/27

Heifers 500-600 lb. (average $/cwt) Alberta $155

Canfax

Feeder Cattle ($/cwt)

n/a

Steers 900-1000 800-900 700-800 600-700 500-600 400-500 Heifers 800-900 700-800 600-700 500-600 400-500 300-400

Sask.

Man.

Alta.

B.C.

no sales 123-149 142-162 135-169 140-178 150-192

125-143 132-153 135-161 150-173 155-190 165-203

125-143 135-153 140-162 145-169 155-180 165-190

124-138 130-142 135-149 140-157 148-168 162-180

117-142 120-140 125-145 133-150 133-150 140-150

120-135 125-140 130-154 135-164 145-170 140-170

122-139 123-145 128-152 135-158 135-165 140-170

115-132 120-141 125-142 131-152 136-163 no sales Canfax

Average Carcass Weight

$140

n/a

$135 11/25 12/2 12/9 12/16 12/23 12/27

Canfax

Steers Heifers Cows Bulls

Saskatchewan $150 $145

Dec. 14/13 857 769 654 813

$140

Dec. 15/12 890 815 664 915

YTD 13 875 814 674 890

YTD 12 879 820 677 1026

U.S. Cash cattle ($US/cwt)

$135

n/a $130 11/25 12/2 12/9 12/16 12/23 12/27

Manitoba $155 $150 $145 $140

n/a $135 11/25 12/2 12/9 12/16 12/23 12/27

Slaughter cattle (35-65% choice) Steers National n/a Kansas n/a Nebraska n/a Nebraska (dressed) n/a Feeders No. 1 (800-900 lb) South Dakota Billings Dodge City

Steers n/a n/a 158-158.50

Trend n/a n/a n/a USDA

Basis Cattle / Beef Trade

Cash Futures Alta-Neb Sask-Neb Ont-Neb

-11.84 n/a -17.56

-11.96 n/a -18.68

Canadian Beef Production million lb. YTD % change Fed 1762.1 -3 Non-fed 297.1 +5 Total beef 2059.2 -2

Exports % from 2012 684,767 (1) +8.6 297,999 (1) +126.1 165,046 (3) -6.2 233,427 (3) -2.5 Imports % from 2012 n/a (2) n/a 52,781 (2) +13.2 166,881 (4) -1.8 212,423 (4) -2.8

Sltr. cattle to U.S. (head) Feeder C&C to U.S. (head) Total beef to U.S. (tonnes) Total beef, all nations (tonnes) Sltr. cattle from U.S. (head) Feeder C&C from U.S. (head) Total beef from U.S. (tonnes) Total beef, all nations (tonnes)

(1) to Dec. 7/13 (2) to Oct. 31/13 (3) to Oct. 31/13 (4) to Dec. 14/13

Canfax

To Dec. 14 Fed. inspections only Canada U.S. To date 2013 2,506,096 30,748,370 To date 2012 2,540,511 31,228,804 % Change 13/12 -1.4 -1.5

Agriculture Canada

Close Dec. 27 Live Cattle Dec 133.85 Feb 134.95 Apr 135.63 Jun 129.55 Aug 128.00 Feeder Cattle Jan 167.00 Mar 167.80 Apr 168.78 May 169.05 Aug 170.45

132.53 133.90 134.50 129.03 127.80

+1.32 +1.05 +1.13 +0.52 +0.20

129.40 133.58 137.23 131.93 131.23

166.98 166.93 167.95 168.35 169.23

+0.02 +0.87 +0.83 +0.70 +1.22

152.03 154.73 156.80 158.25 162.98

Canfax

Sheep ($/lb.) & Goats ($/head) Dec. 20 Base rail (index 100) 2.48 Range 0.08-0.16 Feeder lambs 1.20-1.30 Sheep (live) 0.25

Dec. 13 2.48 0.04-0.18 1.20-1.30 0.25 SunGold Meats

Dec. 23 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

New lambs 65-80 lb 80-95 lb > 95 lb > 110 lb Feeder lambs Sheep Rams Kids

Dec. 16 1.70-2.70 1.60-2.57 1.60-1.79 1.60-1.75 1.35-1.60 1.00-1.70 0.85-1.05 0.85-1.05 60-100

Ontario Stockyards Inc.

Dec. 30 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

Wool lambs >80 lb Wool lambs <80 lb Hair lambs >95 lb Hair lambs <95 lb Fed sheep

Index 100 Hog Price Trends ($/ckg) Alberta $220 $200 $180 $160

n/a n/a $140 11/25 12/2 12/9 12/16 12/23 12/27

Fixed contract $/ckg

Jan 26-Feb 08 Feb 09-Feb 22 Feb 23-Mar 08 Mar 09-Mar 22 Mar 23-Apr 05 Apr 06-Apr 19 Apr 20-May 03 May 04-May 17 May 18-May 31 Jun 01-Jun 14 Jun 15-Jun 28

$165 $160 $155 $150 $145 11/25 12/2 12/9 12/16 12/23 12/27

Sltr. hogs to/fm U.S. (head) Total pork to/fm U.S. (tonnes) Total pork, all nations (tonnes) (1) to Dec. 7/13

(2) to Oct. 31/13

$165 $160

$150 $145 11/25 12/2 12/9 12/16 12/23 12/27

Canada 19,288,860 19,638,580 -1.8

To date 2013 To date 2012 % change 13/12

Fed. inspections only U.S. 106,554,409 107,777,556 -1.1 Agriculture Canada

Export 777,559 (1) 299,871 (2) 979,722 (2)

Feb Apr May Jun

Close Dec. 27 85.65 90.98 98.50 100.25

Close Dec. 20 86.25 91.18 98.40 100.50

n/a 147.21

Man. Que.

150.00 152.00 *incl. wt. premiums

-0.60 -0.20 +0.10 -0.25

Year ago 86.38 90.13 97.60 99.60

% from 2012 -6.8 +13.3 -0.7

Import n/a 199,459 (3) 209,908 (3)

% from 2012 n/a -2.8 -2.5 Agriculture Canada

Jul Aug Oct Dec

EXCHANGE RATE: DEC. 27 $1 Cdn. = $0.9417 U.S. $1 U.S. = $1.0619 Cdn.

Durum (March) $255 $250 $245

$235 11/25 12/2 12/9 12/16 12/23 12/27

Milling Wheat (March) $240.0 $225.0

$180 11/25 12/2 12/9 12/16 12/23 12/27

Close Dec. 27 98.80 96.58 83.10 79.00

Canola (cash - Jan.) $480 $450

Trend -0.23 -0.47 -0.45 -0.40

Year ago 99.03 97.75 87.30 83.75

Laird lentils, No. 1 (¢/lb) Laird lentils, Xtra 3 (¢/lb) Richlea lentils, No. 1 (¢/lb) Eston lentils, No. 1 (¢/lb) Eston lentils, Xtra 3 (¢/lb) Sm. Red lentils, No. 2 (¢/lb) Sm. Red lentils, Xtra 3 (¢/lb) Peas, green No. 1 ($/bu) Peas, green 10% bleach ($/bu) Peas, med. yellow No. 1 ($/bu) Peas, sm. yellow No. 2 ($/bu) Maple peas ($/bu) Feed peas ($/bu) Mustard, yellow, No. 1 (¢/lb) Mustard, brown, No. 1 (¢/lb) Mustard, Oriental, No. 1 (¢/lb) Canaryseed (¢/lb) Desi chickpeas (¢/lb) Kabuli, 8mm, No. 1 (¢/lb) Kabuli, 7mm, No. 1 (¢/lb) B-90 ckpeas, No. 1 (¢/lb)

Dec. 27 19.50-22.00 14.75-16.00 17.25-19.00 17.00-18.00 13.00-15.00 17.25-20.00 14.50-16.00 9.80-12.50 9.80-10.00 5.65-6.75 5.55-5.80 11.25-13.50 5.00-5.50 35.75-37.75 34.00-35.75 27.30-28.75 21.75-23.50 20.90-22.00 20.00-22.00 14.00-17.00 17.00-20.00

Avg. Dec. 23 20.59 20.41 15.21 14.71 18.29 18.29 17.50 17.50 14.00 13.50 18.96 19.39 15.38 15.38 10.46 11.66 9.96 10.46 5.93 6.05 5.71 5.86 12.05 13.25 5.15 5.15 36.75 38.25 35.17 36.42 28.03 28.03 22.50 22.50 21.63 21.63 21.50 21.50 16.25 16.25 18.00 18.00

Cash Prices Dec. 25 Dec. 18 Year Ago No. 3 Oats Saskatoon ($/tonne) n/a 147.11 190.31 Snflwr NuSun Enderlin ND (¢/lb) 19.65 19.75 21.15

$420 $390 $360 11/22 11/29 12/6 12/13 12/20 12/26

Canola (basis - Jan.) $-25

$-40 $-45 11/22 11/29 12/6 12/13 12/20 12/26

Feed Wheat (Lethbridge) $240 $220 $200 $180 $160 11/22 11/29 12/6 12/13 12/20 12/26

Flax (elevator bid- S’toon) $560 $540 $520 $500

n/a $480 11/22 11/29 12/6 12/13 12/20 12/26

Barley (cash - March) $200 $190

Basis: $19

$180 $170 $160 11/22 11/29 12/6 12/13 12/20 12/26

Canola and barley are basis par region. Feed wheat basis Lethbridge. Basis is best bid.

Corn (March) $450 $440 $430 $420 $410 11/25 12/2 12/9 12/16 12/23 12/27

$1350 $1340 $1330 $1320

Oats (March) $420 $400 $380 $360 $340 11/25 12/2 12/9 12/16 12/23 12/27

Close Dec. 20 99.03 97.05 83.55 79.40

Source: STAT Publishing, which solicits bids from Maviga N.A., Legumex Walker, CGF Brokerage, Parrish & Heimbecker, Simpson Seeds and Alliance Grain Traders. Prices paid for dressed product at plant.

Cash Prices

$1310 11/25 12/2 12/9 12/16 12/23 12/27

(3) to Dec. 14/13

Trend

$140 11/25 12/2 12/9 12/16 12/23 12/27

Soybeans (Jan.)

Index 100 hogs $/ckg

Chicago Hogs Lean ($US/cwt)

Manitoba $155

To Dec. 14

Hogs / Pork Trade

Saskatchewan

$145

Chicago Nearby Futures ($US/100 bu.)

Hog Slaughter

Alta.

Sask.

$150

$-35

This wk Last wk Yr. ago 225-226 n/a 213-215

Pulse and Special Crops

$155

$-30

Est. Beef Wholesale ($/cwt)

HOGS Maple Leaf Hams Mktg.

Dec. 27 Dec. 27 n/a 160.13-161.12 n/a 161.12-161.12 n/a 165.08-166.56 n/a 167.54-168.52 n/a 165.08-167.35 n/a 168.34-170.80 n/a 173.75-181.09 n/a 184.53-187.97 n/a 186.99-191.91 n/a 188.47-189.94 n/a 190.93-193.38

$160

$195.0

Close Trend Year Dec. 20 ago

Sask. Sheep Dev. Bd.

Due to wide reporting and collection methods, it is misleading to compare hog prices between provinces.

Barley (March)

$210.0

Chicago Futures ($US/cwt)

Montreal Heifers n/a n/a n/a n/a

ICE Futures Canada

$240

Cattle Slaughter

$150 $145

Previous Dec. 6-12

Minneapolis Nearby Futures ($US/100bu.)

Spring Wheat (March) $720 $690 $660 $630 $600 11/25 12/2 12/9 12/16 12/23 12/27

U.S. Grain Cash Prices ($US/bu.)

Dec. 26 6.38 5.78 6.85 4.56 3.12

USDA

No. 1 DNS (14%) Montana elevator No. 1 DNS (13%) Montana elevator No. 1 Durum (13%) Montana elevator No. 1 Malt Barley Montana elevator No. 2 Feed Barley Montana elevator

Grain Futures Dec. 27 Dec. 23 Trend Wpg ICE Canola ($/tonne) Jan 427.60 436.30 -8.70 Mar 437.90 445.70 -7.80 May 446.70 454.90 -8.20 Jul 455.10 462.70 -7.60 Wpg ICE Milling Wheat ($/tonne) Mar 184.00 188.00 -4.00 May 192.00 196.00 -4.00 Jul 196.00 200.00 -4.00 Wpg ICE Durum Wheat ($/tonne) Mar 243.00 243.00 0.00 May 247.00 247.00 0.00 Wpg ICE Barley ($/tonne) Mar 146.00 146.00 0.00 May 148.00 148.00 0.00 Chicago Wheat ($US/bu.)

Mar 6.0900 6.0950 -0.0050 May 6.1625 6.1675 -0.0050 Jul 6.2125 6.2025 +0.0100 Sep 6.3100 6.2975 +0.0125 Chicago Oats ($US/bu.)

Mar 3.5600 3.5175 +0.0425 May 3.2825 3.2750 +0.0075 Jul 3.2175 3.2125 +0.0050 Chicago Soybeans ($US/bu.)

Jan 13.3150 13.2850 +0.0300 Mar 13.1375 13.1975 -0.0600 May 12.9875 13.0550 -0.0675 Jul 12.8625 12.9075 -0.0450 Chicago Soy Oil (¢US/lb.)

Jan 39.02 39.28 -0.26 Mar 39.35 39.57 -0.22 May 39.73 39.92 -0.19 Chicago Soy Meal ($US/short ton) Jan 445.7 444.2 +1.5 Mar 427.2 429.9 -2.7 May 417.3 420.1 -2.8 Chicago Corn ($US/bu.)

Mar 4.2750 4.3425 -0.0675 May 4.3575 4.4250 -0.0675 Jul 4.4275 4.4950 -0.0675 Sep 4.4900 4.5500 -0.0600 Minneapolis Wheat ($US/bu.)

Mar 6.3475 6.4400 -0.0925 May 6.4475 6.5400 -0.0925 Jul 6.5550 6.6450 -0.0900 Sep 6.6525 6.7275 -0.0750 Kansas City Wheat ($US/bu.)

Mar 6.4425 6.4850 -0.0425 May 6.4650 6.5050 -0.0400 Jul 6.4850 6.5025 -0.0175

Year ago 605.20 596.60 591.50 587.60 290.50 293.50 295.50 312.40 316.40 247.00 248.00 7.7875 7.8850 7.9500 8.0800 3.4900 3.5625 3.5750 14.2400 14.1800 14.0950 14.0725 48.94 49.44 49.91 427.7 424.8 417.0 6.9400 6.9675 6.9475 6.2125 8.6775 8.7900 8.8750 8.8725 8.2600 8.3600 8.4350

Canadian Exports & Crush To (1,000 MT) Dec. 22 Wheat 106.07 Durum 54.81 Oats 12.7 Barley 51.51 Flax 0.02 Canola 68.68 Peas 28.64 Lentils 0 1,000 MT) Dec. 25 Canola crush 137.3

To Dec. 15 244.52 93.34 17.28 34.3 22.17 152.41 21.14 0 Dec. 18 151.0

Total Last to date year 6395.02 n/a 1703.7 n/a 431.07 n/a 448.75 n/a 131.2 n/a 2988.52 n/a 889.52 n/a 142.15 n/a to date Last year 2686.0 2915.3

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Assiniboia Broadview Eastend Cypress Estevan Kindersley Maple Creek Meadow Lake Melfort Nipawin North Battleford Prince Albert Regina Rockglen Saskatoon Swift Current Val Marie Yorkton Wynyard

2.5 -1.1 2.5 0.2 -0.3 8.1 3.0 -1.5 -4.8 0.4 -2.2 -1.2 1.4 -0.9 3.0 3.1 -1.5 1.7

-32.3 -39.7 -28.7 -35.8 -34.1 -17.8 -39.4 -32.2 -35.6 -34.9 -38.1 -35.9 -31.2 -33.1 -32.0 -37.9 -33.9 -29.5

Precipitation last week since Apr. 1 mm mm %

0.4 1.6 0.0 1.4 0.2 0.0 1.6 2.6 2.1 3.5 2.5 0.9 0.2 2.3 0.6 4.0 1.8 1.0

17.6 36.4 21.7 42.5 39.0 33.0 48.0 46.2 61.0 59.8 75.7 37.3 29.5 49.5 23.1 39.3 31.1 35.0

72 97 67 128 176 110 135 152 174 201 228 138 116 184 89 166 80 105

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5.5 9.4 2.7 4.1 4.6 4.7 -10.1 9.3 4.0 7.8 8.1 4.7 6.5 4.0 6.8 6.1

-23.8 -19.1 -28.3 -24.7 -17.4 -17.0 -26.4 -18.4 -30.0 -24.7 -16.5 -16.5 -2.3 -17.7 -5.9 -21.2

Precipitation last week since Apr. 1 mm mm %

0.0 0.6 4.2 0.4 0.6 5.9 3.2 0.0 0.5 0.0 0.0 4.7 0.0 0.6 0.1 0.4

31.2 79.8 73.6 31.3 82.4 137.2 30.1 24.8 30.7 30.9 28.6 80.8 44.8 102.0 39.1 43.0

145 361 213 140 272 321 65 94 98 123 93 196 93 378 123 149

Temperature last week High Low

Brandon Dauphin Gimli Melita Morden Portage La Prairie Swan River Winnipeg

-1.7 -0.1 -9.3 -0.3 -4.9 -4.6 -1.8 -8.1

Precipitation last week since Apr. 1 mm mm %

-38.0 -32.6 -38.4 -35.8 -29.8 -31.1 -30.9 -35.1

1.2 0.7 0.4 1.1 0.6 0.5 1.4 0.7

37.3 18.3 27.0 26.0 21.3 21.1 27.6 20.9

98 48 64 68 47 45 62 47

-15.1 -17.2 -9.8 -6.4 -3.9

2.0 6.5 4.1 4.8 8.6

68.8 145.7 63.8 71.3 99.3

83 303 120 104 105

BRITISH COLUMBIA Cranbrook Fort St. John Kamloops Kelowna Prince George

2.9 4.5 1.7 3.4 3.8

All data provided by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s National Agroclimate Information Service: www.agr.gc.ca/drought.

Data has undergone only preliminary quality checking. Maps provided by WeatherTec Services Inc.: www.weathertec.mb.ca

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